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By Lucy Johnson POLICE seized hundreds of cannabis plants worth several million dollars from inside a Leongatha home on Sunday and Monday, after an attempted home invasion went wrong. In a ‘dumb and dumber’ scenario, drug raiders

broke into the wrong Leongatha home. The find is the second major haul of cannabis in Leongatha in a fortnight. The most recent discovery occurred after a man was awoken at 5am Sunday to find two masked offenders had broken into his Young Street home. The burglars realised they had entered the wrong house and fled the scene. Continued on page 6.

Drug haul: from left, Bass Coast Crime Investigation Unit Detective Sergeant Adrian Condron and Senior Constable Steve Forrest spent all of Sunday and Monday removing hundreds of cannabis plants and hydroponic growing systems from a property in Young Street, Leongatha.

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Students stage Elvis tribute By Tayla Kershaw A CELEBRATION of the music of Elvis Presley will hit the stage this weekend.

Paper wars Some councillors have criticised Cr Don Hill for using a council photocopier to print 5000 double sided copies of a newsletter at a cost of $990. Fellow Tarwin Valley Ward councillors Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks and Jim Fawcett said the newsletter was “electioneering”, but Cr Hill said he was simply informing his constituents. The April meeting is due to hear a report about the outcome of an investigation by a code of conduct panel involving councillors Hill and Fawcett. Councillors were interviewed by the panel in January. The panel included a representative of the state’s peak local government body, the Municipal Association of Victoria. The Star was told at the time a report would be prepared for Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins and her response would come back to council. Cr Hill last week used a photocopier in council’s Leongatha offices to produce a newsletter he entitled Tarwin Valley Ward Newsletter. The newsletter invites constituents to contact Cr Hill about planning issues, expresses his opposition to the proposed council municipal precinct and raises his alternative suggestion. The newsletter also explains his plan for budgets with a two percent rate rise for 15 years and calls for each area of the shire to have a locally elected mini-council responsible for service delivery. The newsletter also a flags a motion about coal seam gas to be raised at the April meeting and includes the branding logo of the Tarwin Valley Development Group. Cr Hill said he did not obtain permission from the group to use the logo but did not believe there was a problem in doing so, adding he used the logo on his Facebook page too. Cr Hill said he was allowed to use the council photocopier to produce the newsletter. “We (councillors) are entitled to a minimum level of resources, including stationery, photocopying, telephones, etc and that is to allow us to do our job,” he said. Cr Hill said any criti-

publicise Cr Hill’s own views and policies. It would appear to be self serving and promoting Cr Hills’ own interests. “By omission it also does not provide a fair or balanced view of council. In the last year of council it could easily be seen as blatant electioneering. “We will urgently seek advice from officers and Cr Hill on this possible abuse of council resources and any explanation Cr Hill may care to offer. We would certainly not condone the use of council resources in this way. We would not do it ourselves. “We believe it would certainly fail the pub test around how councillors should spend ratepayer funds. “We will also consider what other action can or should be taken under our Councillor Code of Conduct and local government laws. “We would also like to make it clear Cr Hill is not restricted in how he can communicate his views to ratepayers and residents. The question is who should pay: the ratepayer or Cr Hill.” Mayor Cr Bob Newton only wished to say, “I’m not happy with it, but that is just my personal opinion.”

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FIGHTING among South Gippsland Shire councillors has escalated ahead of the April 27 council meeting that is already expected to be fiery.

cism of his use of the council photocopier was simply another example of the “majority bloc” of council accusing himself and Cr Andrew McEwen of electioneering. “One of the roles of a councillor is to inform constituents. I have come to the conclusion the majority of people out there are not aware of what council is doing and as the ward representative, I believe it is my job to find out what ratepayers want and report back to them,” he said. “I have felt constant pressure from the majority bloc of councillors that just do not want councillors to communicate with ratepayers. They do not want alternate views to be discussed in the community.” Cr Hill said an “enormous number of people” had contacted him in relation to the newsletter and as a result, he was improving council’s community satisfaction survey rating in the ward. “I’m one of the two councillors who live in the Tarwin Valley Ward and I feel this is my role to inform the Tarwin Valley Ward of my activities,” he said. Cr Hill distributed the newsletter by foot and vehicle to letterboxes in Mirboo North, Leongatha and rural areas last week with wife Barbara. The newsletter is the first Cr Hill has published in his term of three and half years, and comes just six months out from the October council election and soon after shire citizen of the year Maxine Kiel announced she would contest Tarwin Valley Ward. Mrs Kiel is widely known throughout Mirboo North and is the current president of the town’s peak community group, Mirboo North Country Development. Cr Hill said the newsletter was not prompted by Mrs Kiel declaring her intention and said he welcomed a contest in the ward. He said Mrs Kiel, and another council candidate Meg Edwards of Fish Creek, were both “excellent candidates”. Council CEO Tim Tamlin confirmed the colour copies cost council $990. In a joint statement, councillors Hutchinson-Brooks and Fawcett said concerned residents made them aware Cr Hill had used council resources to produce the pamphlet. “We are informed the newsletter was printed using council facilities and materials, and consisted of many thousands of personalised colour printed pamphlets. The costs to our ratepayers would be substantial,” they said. “We have read the document and note that it does not promote council services or policies. Rather, it seeks to

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Delivering message: South Gippsland Shire councillor Don Hill distributes his Tarwin Valley Ward Newsletter in Leongatha last Friday.

Leongatha’s Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College will present the student production All Shook Up at the Wonthaggi Arts Centre. Young performers are beaming with excitement during their final week of the rehearsals, last week. Deputy principal and musical producer Sam Wright said he was extremely impressed with the students’ commitment in bringing the performance together in such a short amount of time. “First term was only eight weeks long and to have the performance later in the year would clash with other school activities. Now was the best time and they’ve all put in long hours to making it a success,” he said. All Shook Up tells the story of a guitar playing roustabout who rides into a square little town and changes everything and everyone he meets. The cast of 40 are sure to wow the audience – along with the massive number of students who volunteered to be part of the stage crew to

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Inspired to be your best By Stuart Biggins AN audience from across South Gippsland of mainly

women but with a smattering of men gathered in Leongatha Memorial Hall on Saturday morning for

the Southern Business Women’s Network Day of Inspiration. In its 17th year, the Southern Business Women’s Network (SBWN) has more than 270 members from a diverse range of businesses including agriculture, manufacturing, hospitality, retail and

service industries, and inspired they were from the very first on Saturday morning. Delivering an event of this nature, with four speakers of such a high calibre all on the one day, in itself is a phenomenal achievement, SBWN president Megan Vuillermin said in

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He brought to life an ailing business he was advised he would be a fool to buy, in a strip where there were five other pharmacies. By taking a genuine interest in his clientele and doing the little things which he said, “are easy not to do.” By way of an example he told the gathering, “Giving flowers is easy to do, easy not to do. It is your choice.” The three other speakers on the day were equally enthralling, with Sue Barrett, the founder and managing director of Barrett Consulting Group (her speech was Selling is everybody’s business and everybody lives by selling something); Sadhana Smiles, CEO Harcourts who was named the Victorian Telstra Business Woman of the Year in 2013 (speech, I want what she’s having); and Chris Hedler, certified practitioner of neuro-linguistic programming (The power of influence) filling out a most impressive program. This event certainly lived up to its title: SBWN Day of Inspiration.

Left: Inspiration: from left, former Bass Coast Shire Cr Kimberley Brown; keynote speaker, founder and managing director of Barrett Consulting Group, Sue Barrett; keynote speaker, founder of Blackbelt in Excellence, Peter Thurin; and SBWN president Megan Vuillermin at the Southern Business Women’s Network, Day of Inspiration on Saturday morning at Memorial Hall in Leongatha.

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cellence takes him around the world to deliver motivational presentations, had the audience in the palm of his hand from the moment he leapt onto the stage to deliver a session titled, Be the best you can be. Mr Thurin from Malvern has a background as a Toorak pharmacist before he decided to found Blackbelt in Excellence. He said we live in one of the most beautiful places on the planet, “People travel to the other side of the world to see what I saw this morning: the sunrise over Leongatha.” In a thoroughly engaging and energetic delivery, Mr Thurin said it is the doing that counts in life, getting up and having a go and believing wholeheartedly in yourself. As a successful pharmacist, he bought his first pharmacy in the Toorak Village when he was 22 years of age and eventually had four. He worked with his team of people to bring out the best in his business environment with an emphasis on quality, consistency and an aggressive focus on being better even tomorrow.

Fit to go: from left, Melinda Meade, manager of Voyage Fitness Leongatha; and Mary-Ann Pannuccio, manager of Voyage Fitness, Wonthaggi at the Southern Business Women’s Network, Day of Inspiration on Saturday morning at Leongatha Memorial Hall.

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Residents call foul play Council cracks down on illegal basketball rings BASS Coast Shire Council is targeting basketball rings illegally placed on naturestrips in a bid to improve public safety. The swoop has angered Matt Spinks of Inverloch, who has been asked to remove a basketball ring from the naturestrip in Paperbark Place. He said he counted 140 basketball rings on naturestrips around Inverloch. Mr Spinks’ basketball ring sits on a concrete slab he built on the naturestrip. He strapped

the ring to his fence and a pole, without council approval. Son Jak uses the ring to train for the Victorian, Wonthaggi and Korumburra teams. “If there are 140 basketball rings on naturestrips around Inverloch, are they going to force everyone to pull them all down?” Mr Spinks said. “I saw so many rings up and I did not know it was unlawful.” Council’s general manager healthy communities David Elder would not comment on the Spinks case, but said naturestrips, and what was on them, were generally council’s responsibility. “Council has a duty to ensure the area concerned is

Slam dunked: young basketball champion Jak Spinks of Inverloch was disheartened to hear Bass Coast Shire Council would remove his family’s basketball hoop from the court next to his house. safe and is kept safe. The Bass Coast Shire Council Local Law

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trols on what you can have on the naturestrip,” he said. “There are various reasons for this including, safety, removal of obstructions, protection of public infrastructure, like light poles, and to ensure traffic and pedestrians are not impacted. “Safety is always the highest priority. The installation or placement of a basketball ring on the naturestrip is not allowed. We encourage residents to install sports equipment like this on their own property.” Mr Elder said basketball rings, poles, backboards and nets had been associated with deaths and a number of serious injuries in Australia. “Council officers are

Farmers relish rain relief By Tayla Kershaw INVERLOCH farmer Gordon Beard relished last Wednesday’s rain of more than 17mm but was more grateful for access to town water that saved his business during the recent drought. Downpour welcome: Inverloch farmer Gordon Beard was pleased with recent rain after having to use town water to get through the drought.

Farmers have been struggling to make ends meet after the driest summer in 50 years, but thanks to access to town water on land Mr Beard leased, he has found himself in a manageable position in the lead up to winter.

“It’s been pretty hard for a lot of farmers over the past two or three months,” he said. “We have seen half as much rain as usual for this time of year and hay stock has been low. Pretty soon we will have to start to buy in feed.” According to the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM), summer rainfall was mostly average to below average in South Gippsland. “Some farmers have had to access water from the former town reservoir, which cost them a fortune,” Mr Beard said. “Conditions are poor and hard on everyone, but we’ve managed the property reasonably.” Mr Beard’s dairy farm is 70

acres with 240 cows. He also owns a share farm in Kongwak. BOM predicted April would continue to be drier than normal in South Gippsland, with a 35 to 40 percent chance of above average rainfall. If poor conditions continued, Mr Beard said farmers would expect help from the State Government. “The State Government has given a bit of help in other parts of Victoria. I hear it’s hard to qualify for a loan here,” he said. “If it gets any worse, we will need some help. Milk prices have continued to decrease in the last three years, so it’s not looking good.”

aware of reports of portable basketball rings falling over,” he said. “The safest way to use privately owned portable basketball rings is on private property in a controlled environment.” Mr Elder said council officers would be asking residents to remove basketball rings

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CWA talents enchant THE Loch Public Hall was a treasure trove of creative arts over the weekend. It took the organising committee of the CWA Bass Group five days to mount the 10 categories of exhibits in the annual Creative Arts Exhibition: knitting and crochet, craft and hobby work, dress making, pickles and preserves, photographs, needlework, flowers and horticulture, cooking, family and friends, and junior entries. The winner of the first prize for the most outstanding exhibit, the best piece of handiwork, was Jeanette Clark of Glen

Alvie for her magnificent machine embroidered quilt. Hers was the best of more than 1000 exhibits entered by the women of the seven branches the CWA Bass Group. The exhibition was opened by CWA state president, Loch CWA member Machelle Crichton who was elated by the standard and variety of the exhibits and in particular the entries by those in the junior category. Marveling at the display, Babara Finch from West Cranbourne said, “I think it is better than the Melbourne Show,” while

Val Foster of Loch said, “It is all worthwhile; it’s so nice.”

A feast of craft: from left, Bass Group craft convenor Annie Graham and Bass Group president Gwenda Swan examine a prize winning framed embroidered scene remarkable for its detail. It was one of more than 1000 beautiful pieces of craft on display at CWA Bass Group’s 2016 Creative Arts Exhibition in the Loch Public Hall on the weekend.

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The best: from left, Babara Finch from West Cranbourne, Betty Young from Grantville and Val Foster from Loch were enjoying the crafts on display at CWA Bass Group’s 2016 Creative Arts Exhibition. Mrs Finch believed it was even better than the Melbourne Show.

Elated: from left, CWA State Social Issues chair Marie Vassallo from Glen Waverley, Helen Bryce and Lois Jackson from the Loch branch and CWA state president and Loch branch member Machelle Crichton at the Bass Group 2016 Creative Arts Exhibition on the weekend.

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Continued from page 1. The offenders are still on the run and Leongatha and Bass Coast CIU Police are continuing investigations. The victim called police, who attended the house to investigate. During the search, police found a substantial amount of cannabis growing in the adjacent house, also in Young Street, which police believe was the initial target of the burglary. Police executed a search warrant and found the two storey, six bedroom house had been fully converted to grow around 400 plants. “The owners of the property had installed a very sophisticated hydroponic system which bypassed the power board,” Wonthaggi Sgt Glenn Birt said. “The entire crop is even bigger than the last crop found in Leongatha so its value will be very large.” Police busted another Leongatha grower on Eccles Way on Easter Monday, who was found to be growing several hundred cannabis plants. The street value of the crop was believed to be in excess of $2 million. “It is a concern to see drug crops in Leongatha. One is one too many,” Leongatha Sergeant Dale McCahon said. “The fact is they are just in nice houses on suburban streets and we find most of

them through neighbours who have reported them to us. Otherwise we have no way of knowing whether or not the properties are vacant. It is pleasing to see two houses out of production now but we need the community to assist us.” Sgt McCahon said police need to work in partnership with the community to stamp out drug crops in the area. “We are encouraging people to be vigilant and never be scared to ring the police. If it turns out to be nothing we have only wasted a few minutes. If they want to remain anonymous they can call Crime Stoppers,” he said. If anybody witnesses anything of a suspicious nature, they are urged to record details such as car registration and addresses. “We ask people to not go checking out the houses themselves,” Sgt McCahon said. “Usually the houses have had their electrical supply tampered with and are therefore people at risk of electrocution. They could be exposed to dangerous chemicals and there is an increased fire risk.” The owners of the Young Street property have not attended the scene however police have several strong leads and hope to make arrests soon. If anyone has any information to assist police please contact Crime Stoppers on

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Quake shakes homes The earthquake measured a 3.4 magnitude and hit 10km south east of Leongatha at 5.42am, just off the South Gippsland Highway. Geoscience Australia seismologist Andrea Thom said a number of people reported the quake and will assist in collating data for future research. “We received more than 50 reports from callers across South Gippsland on Tuesday morning alone. The first person called in nine minutes after the tremor,” Ms Thom said. “Most people reported a sharp noise like a loud bang which lasted one or two seconds. Many people reported rattling and beds shaking. Dogs were barking and it apparently sounded like an explosion.” The earthquake occurred seven kilometres beneath the earth’s surface. “Most Australian earthquakes occur within the first 10km of earth and the

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Close call: Henrietta’s Leongatha employee Janie Gordon checks stock around the business after an earthquake trembled across South Gippsland last Tuesday, April 5. with next to no damage to stock. “We have not noticed anything was broken due to the earthquake,” Henrietta’s Leongatha owner Meg Steenholdt said. “I am sure a few things were rattled but we were relieved to find nothing damaged.” Over 80 Facebook users reported their own experience of the event via a post on The Star’s facebook page, which was seen by over 7,500 users.

“I felt it in Fish Creek and thought it was thunder,” Sonya Denbrok wrote. Other users reported feeling the quake in Foster, Hazelwood North, Korumburra and Nerrena. Leongatha’s Sebastian Payne also felt the tremor at his Leongatha house. “It woke me up. The house was shaking. I’m used to it now; this is about the third one,” he said. Ms Thom said there is no way to predict whether

or not South Gippsland would receive aftershocks from the event, however none have been reported at this time. “There is potential for aftershocks but it is not really a cause for concern as they are usually smaller than the initial quake,” she said. Visit www.ga.gov.au to submit your account of the event and help establish in depth earthquake data for the region.

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tenance budget by 10 per cent since the government took office, along with the elimination of the Country Roads and Bridges program which contributed $1 million each year to rural and regional councils for roads infrastructure. Along with funding for roads, Mr O’Brien also told the Parliament he had been working hard to ensure the government was aware of his electorate’s funding priorities including: • realignment of the Black Spur section of the South Gippsland Highway between Koonwarra and

Meeniyan; • stage two of the Korumburra Secondary College redevelopment; • final stage of redevelopment of Leongatha Secondary College; and • the Northern Towns Water Project that will connect Korumburra, Nyora, Loch and Poowong to the Lance Creek Reservoir. “I also want to see an increase in roads spending, in addition to the $700 million extra funding recently secured by The Nationals through the Port of Melbourne lease,” Mr O’Brien said.

“I have raised in Parliament, spoken to or written to the relevant ministers over the past 12 months about each and every one of these projects and they are well aware of their importance to the electorate of Gippsland South. “I have also worked with the local communities and councils to ensure they are well prepared for these projects to be funded. “All we need now is for the Labor Government to prove it isn’t city-centric and provide the support to get these projects moving.”

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SOUTH Gippsland was rattled when an earthquake struck in the early hours of last Tuesday morning, April 5.

more shallow the quake, the more vibrations will be felt,” Ms Thom said. “Generally earthquakes in Victoria have a magnitude of between 2 and 3.5 however in saying that we have had exceptions. In 2009 Korumburra experienced a 4.6 quake and another in 2011 which read 4.4.” Another earthquake in 2012 saw Moe struck with a 5.4 tremble that was felt across Gippsland. The quake, on June 19, was the biggest in 109 years, and lasted 30 to 40 seconds. “South Gippsland is an active earthquake region of Australia. There are known fault lines and pressures have to be released through those fault lines. They often occur because of stresses building up in the earth’s crust which have to be released,” Ms Thom said. Andrew Mackie’s property off Armstrongs Road, Meeniyan was the closest to the quake’s epicentre and no property damage was reported. “I slept straight through it,” he said. “I did not hear or feel anything obvious and the house did not move.” Meanwhile local businesses were relieved to open on Tuesday morning

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Show us the money By Tayla Kershaw BASS MLA Brian Paynter is looking to see at least $20 million for the Wonthaggi education precinct and substantial funding for the Wonthaggi hospital allocated in this year’s state budget.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times are essential, phone 5662 9222. Wednesday 20 April - Council Chambers, Leongatha 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 19/04) Wednesday 27 April 10.00am - Public Presentation ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 27 April - 2.00pm CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY South Gippsland Shire Council Citizenship Ceremony 4 May 2016 at 6:00pm Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha TENDERS Council is seeking submissions from qualified companies/applicants for the following Tenders: ? RFT/105 ANNUAL SUPPLY OF PLANT HIRE AND CARTAGE CONTRACTORS ? RFT/106 ANNUAL SUPPLY OF CONCRETING SERVICES Tenders close 2.00pm Wednesday 27 April 2016. ? RFT/102 PROVISION OF CATERING SERVICES AT THE “PIG AND WHISTLE CAFE” COAL CREEK COMMUNITY PARK & MUSEUM KORUMBURRA Tenders close 2.00pm Tuesday 3 May 2016. Documentation for above Tenders is available from Council's website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au. ? TENDER NO: 21636C: Joint Tender between South Gippsland Shire Council and Baw Baw Shire Council for Internal Audit Services. Tenders close 2.00pm Wednesday 4 May 2016. Contractors wishing to respond to this tender will find full details at www.tenderlink.com/bawbaw. COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Street Reconstruction: A'Beckett St, Leongatha/John & Princes Sts, Korumburra Demolition & Construction: Leongatha Skate Park Footpath Renewal: Balook St, Mirboo Nth Road Rehabilitation & Reconstruction: Station St, Korumburra Construction Works: Dollar Rd, Dollar/Carmodys Rd, Leongatha Drainage Works: Hannah Rise Cres, Korumburra/Parr St, Leongatha Road Rehabilitation: Bass Valley Rd, Bena Resheet Drain Maintenance: Old Nicholls Rd, Mardan/Kerrs & Summers Rds, Fish Ck/Stewart & Dunlops Rd, Middle Tarwin/One Chain Rd, Kardella Intersection Works: Bena Kongwak Rd, Bena Sealing Works: Yanakie/Meeniyan Stabilising Works: Buffalo Waratah Rd, Buffalo/Pound Ck area Road & Vegetation Maintenance: Walkerville/Middle Tarwin/Meeniyan Zone & Vegetation Maintenance: Mirboo Nth/ Leongatha Nth Sealed Roads Maintenance: All zones Asphalting Works: Korumburra/Leongatha 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Fax: 5662 3754 www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Six ministers descended on the region on Friday, April 1, with no life changing funding promises made in Bass Coast and now Mr Paynter wants to see some action. “The education precinct – which will benefit Wonthaggi Secondary College and the wider community – needs at least $20 million,” he said. “Bass Coast Health (BCH) is an ongoing funding project. It needs at least $100 million to get it up to subregional status.” While BCH received $30,000 for clinical services during the ministerial visit, Wonthaggi Secondary College was left in limbo as it awaits the announcement of the State Government budget. Mr Paynter said the visit was extremely worthwhile, but now it is time the ministers deliver. “They are the ministers for all of Victoria and they have a responsibility over everyone

in all areas. It is important they make themselves available and see things firsthand. It’s one thing for me to consistently raise these issues in parliament, but there’s no substitute for firsthand experience,” he said. “However, it is now time to see some funds. A number of Bass Coast issues have been a political football for years and it needs to stop. Bass Coast is so important – it is a critical area in Victoria – and it needs to be recognised for its strengths.” Mr Paynter would also like to see the profile of Wonthaggi lifted with the addition of an education precinct in

McKenzie Street and a subregional hospital. “The medical facility and the education precinct can’t be ignored. They are part of everyday life and would make the town more attractive,” he said. Deputy Premier and Education Minister James Merlino made his second visit to Wonthaggi Secondary College in six months, which heightened the expectancy of funding promise for an education precinct in the next budget. “We would be bitterly disappointed if the second visit didn’t come to anything and all it did was provide false hope,” he said.

“It is so important that we build this precinct. Having the opportunity to build a new secondary college, TAFE and university will help our students achieve higher results and give them the opportunity to discover career opportunities. Many students in inner suburban areas have opportunities our students just don’t have here and it would be excellent to give tertiary options right here in the country.” Mr Paynter was in the same frame of mind towards BCH, and said it’s time the hospital was given subregional status. “Jill Hennessy (Minister for Health) visited once again,

Time to deliver: Bass MLA Brian Paynter is calling on the State Government to appropriately fund Bass Coast’s major projects in this year’s state budget.

POLICE BRIEFS

Plane crash TWO men were lucky to escape after a plane crash in Tarwin Lower on Monday, April 4. The plane took off from a private airstrip in a paddock off Bald Hills Road around 2.15pm when it was hit by a strong crosswind. The plane’s direction was altered and it ran into a tree. Extensive damage was done to the front end of the aircraft and the 70 year old pilot and 18 year old passenger, both from Upper Beaconsfield, sustained varying injuries. The 18 year old man was transported to Wonthaggi Hospital for observation while the pilot was sent to Dandenong Hospital with complaints of a sore neck and back. The Air Transport Board was notified and is investigating the situation further.

Man found A MAN who was reported missing from Mirboo North was found uninjured on Friday afternoon. The 56 year old man was last seen at his workplace, Murray Goulburn Leongatha, on Thursday at 8.30am. When he failed to return home that evening he was reported missing at 7.30am Friday. Police conducted a search

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but we already know what the problem is. The hospital needs to be upgraded. We can’t have people travelling for hours just to receive basic hospital care. It’s great she was able to come down and talk about it, but we already know what needs to change,” he said. Another Bass Coast strength in need of attention is its tourism appeal. While Minister for Tourism and Major Events John Eren launched a $3.5 million ecotourism venture at Wilsons Promontory during his visit, Bass Coast was left to fend for itself. “I’d like to see the Penguin Parade receive budget funding. It’s Victoria’s second most visited tourist attraction and we need to build on that,” Mr Paynter said. Regardless, Mr Paynter saw the visit as a huge benefit for his campaign to raise the profile of Bass Coast. “Now I can look them in the eye and say ‘you’ve seen it’. My approach has always been non-adversarial, but based on mutual respect and common sense, and now I can continue raise these issues knowing we have the same level of understanding,” he said. “In the past 17 years, Labor has been in government for 13, so they can’t say they haven’t had any opportunities. It’s time to deliver.”

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and Airwing was called to assist in locating the man. Co-workers found the man in the Murray Goulburn factory unharmed at 2.10pm that day. Murray Goulburn refused to comment on the situation.

Leongatha South crash TWO people were sent to hospital after a single car collision on Saturday morning on Bass Highway at Leongatha South. The incident occurred around 9.20am when a driver lost control of the car, and went into the grass off the highway and clipped a tree between Zotti and Dowels Road, and Smiths Road. The driver, a 49 year old Traralgon woman and the passenger, were sent to Latrobe Regional Hospital and released later that day.

Wallet stolen from mother A MOTHER’S wallet was stolen while she was playing with her children in Leongatha last week. The woman was playing with her two children on Friday, April 8 around noon at Leongatha Horticultural Park on Young Street when a thief stole a wallet from her handbag, hanging from a pram. The wallet contained several hundred dollars, along with the victim’s driver’s licence and bank cards. Anyone who can provide information is asked to contact Leongatha Police or Crime Stoppers.

Local CFA responded and firefighters put out the blaze before it spread to nearby homes. A nearby BMW also sustained substantial damage with total damages exceeding $100,000. Investigators are yet to determine the cause of the fire.

Flasher still out there POLICE are still looking for a man who exposed himself to a woman on the Great Southern Rail Trail at Meeniyan on Sunday, April 3. The man appeared naked in front of the woman on the trail near Minns Road. As the woman approached, he pulled on a pair of pants and ran away.

Search for man POLICE are appealing for public assistance to find Darren Fielding. The 27 year old failed to appear at the Korumburra Magistrates Court and a warrant has been issued for his arrest. Mr Fielding is known to frequent the Wonthaggi area. Anyone with information is asked to contact Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Car fire SMITH’S BEACH residents awoke on Sunday morning to the sounds of explosions near Dolphin Drive. The explosions were heard at 1.30am and residents went to find a late model Toyota on fire.

Still at large: police are looking for Darren Fielding.

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Candidate advocates economic growth THE first of a new crop of councillors likely to stand in the South Gippsland Shire Council elections on October 22 has announced her intention to run: Fish Creek resident Meg Edwards. Ms Edwards, her partner, builder Carl Talbot, and their two children Alexander, 2, and William, 4, live within walking distance of the township. “I want to make a difference and help achieve things in our community,” Ms Edwards said. “I am a straight shooter. If I have an opinion, you’ll know where I stand.”

Ms Edwards believes in open communication and collaboration to achieve results. At the end of the day people essentially all want the same things: peace, economic prosperity and a healthy environment, she said, and to generate the wealth that affords all of these, we need a strong business community. Small business is the ignition, the engine room of the region’s economic prosperity, and Ms Edwards said enabling and encouraging growth and expansion, in a sustainable manner, was high on her list of priorities. Ms Edwards, a generational farmer with a professional background in business banking, currently works part-time in real estate, has a broad un-

derstanding of the issues and opportunities of South Gippslanders. “As well as encouraging the business community to grow, I have a strong belief in sustainability and in the importance of looking after the environment,” she said. Ms Edwards is chair of the Fish Creek Community Development Group which she has helped reinvigorate with new members. She chaired the first Relay for Life held in Fish Creek in 2015, initiated Mainly Music children’s music program in Fish Creek, is a committee member of Tarwin Valley Development Group, and is a member of Fish Creek Landcare and Waratah Red Cross. She is a graduate of the Gippsland Community

Lady voices: from left, Maxine Kiel, South Gippsland Shire councillor Mohya Davies, former councillor Mimmie Ng and Claire Stanley at the Stand up and Be Counted Forum at the Meeniyan Food Store last Thursday. The event was aimed at furthering gender diversity by attracting more women to local government.

Leadership Program and is now completing an MBA. Ms Edwards welcomes connecting with anybody in the community and you can do so via her facebook page: h t t p s : / / w w w. f a c e b o o k . com/MegEdwards4SouthGippsland/ or email: meg@ megedwards.com.au or call 0429 841 555.

More options at therapy centre SOUTH Gippsland Therapy Centre is thrilled to announce its recent expansion. The centre recently welcomed Samantha Butler and Margie Fraser to its highly qualified team. Samantha is the friendly face at reception while Margie brings a wealth of experience in physiotherapy to the practice. Qualifying in Cape Town, South Africa, in 1976, Margie has a particular interest in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic relief. She worked in her own practice in Zimbabwe for 20 years before journeying to Australia 18 months ago, where she worked in private practice in Echuca. “Margie is very experienced and it's fantastic to have this level of expertise here in South Gippsland,” manager Marsha Livingstone said. “It's a big coup for us and Leongatha.” Starting in Leongatha just last week, Margie said she was pleased to be here and South Gippsland Therapy Centre is a fantastic clinic. South Gippsland Therapy Centre was established 18 years ago, and has continued to grow in popularity, as Dr Lachlan Chisholm has proven.

Forum brings women on board By Stuart Biggins THIS is the year for local government elections and a conversational forum was held at the Meeniyan Food Store on Thursday for women who may be interested in standing for council. Gippsland Women’s Health and partners staged the event introduced by the CEO of the South Gippsland Shire Council Tim Tamlin and chaired by Claire Stanley, a senior clinician with the Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault, CASA. Councillor Mohya Davies and former councillor Mimmie Ng, a lawyer, were joined on the panel by well known Mirboo North identity Maxine Kiel who will be standing for council. Judging by the attendance there are a large number of women who may be interested in putting up their hands. Mrs Kiel said standing for council was the next step for her. With 30 years’ business experience, she described herself “a committee addict.” Mirboo North would be a very different place if it wasn’t for people like her. She has been a prime mover behind the amazing growth of the Mirboo North Country Market, the Arty Gras Festival and has worked tirelessly to promote the town’s business community Mrs Kiel, “I know what community groups in the community want. The more you work with people, the more you can achieve.” Her achievements working with others in Mirboo North are testament of her words. Describing herself as an ordinary person she said, “I love the fact I can contribute to the

community.” Listening with a keen interest to the panelists’ experiences was Meg Edwards from Fish Creek who announced her intention to stand for council last week. Past councillor, Mimmie Ng, when elected at 22 years of age in 2008, was the youngest South Gippsland Shire councillor. With a background in student politics and destined to become a lawyer, she had long set her eyes on representing the community on council. Living at home with her parents and with no family of her own to balance other commitments with, made the transition to life as a councillor relatively easier for her. By contrast, Cr Davies shudders when she recalls how green and unprepared she was for the rigours of life as a councillor. Answering a question about the hours involved in being a councillor, Cr Davies said, “It is all consuming. For one thing, the reading is massive and more generally you have to put in strategies to manage the time.” The shift for new councillors successful in elections later this year will be facilitated by a transition program. What excited Mrs Ng about becoming a councillor was the opportunity to pursue her own passions in such areas as waste management, plus the exposure to the plethora of other issues council would involve her in. “If you are strong in a particular area you can tap into that and likewise, others bring their areas of expertise to the table,” she said. Cr Davies said, “Being a woman has never been a barrier. “We have always had good representation on council and for myself in particular, I like being part of finding solutions to community issues.”

Family first: Meg Edwards on the farm on the edge of Fish Creek with her partner Carl Talbot and their two children, William and Alexander. Their farm is at the convergence of all three South Gippsland Shire Council wards and she hasn’t yet decided which one she will stand for election in.

Welcomed services: from left, Samanatha Butler, Dr Lachlan Chisholm and Margie Fraser have been instrumental in the expansion of services at South Gippsland Therapy Centre. Lachlan is an osteopath who has worked at the centre for a year, now working Mondays and Thursdays. Another osteopath Rose WrayMcCann, works on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; extending this service to four days per week. “We've gradually expanded our services to suit the needs of the community,” Marsha said.

On top of these services, South Gippsland Therapy Centre also offers myotherapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic services, as well as pilates and yoga in its exercise studio. All therapists are fully qualified and accredited with their representative associations.

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INVERLOCH RSL Sub-branch members will be selling Anzac Day badges from Wednesday, April 13 until Saturday, April 23 from 10am to 4pm in the arcade near Inverloch Newsagency. Be sure to buy one to help support the RSL’s work in helping past and present service men and women. THE team behind the 2017 Gippsland Garlic Festival is looking for locals to band together and start planning the Meeniyan based event this coming Monday. Organisers will be meeting at the Meeniyan Town Hall at 5.30pm on Monday, April 18 to discuss ideas and plans for the event with hopes of forming a Festival Working Group. MEENIYAN Art Gallery is in full splendour with its two current exhibitions opening on Easter Sunday. Koonwarra artist Meg Viney-Bell’s Indigo series has taken over the access gallery with a range of hand dyed works while Regina Dudek and Megan Hayley’s Meg and the Mad Queen exhibition is in the main gallery. The eclectic collection features bold paintings, sculptures and jewellery. Head in quick, as the show is on now until Thursday, April 28.

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SCHOOL students got up mostly bright eyed and bushy tailed for the beginning of term two yesterday (Monday). Classes resumed across the region with senior students getting into the thick of their curriculum. VCE students in Years 11 and 12 will partake in the dreaded three hour General Achievement Test this term. THE South Gippsland 4x4 Camping and Caravan Club Inc will celebrate its 25 year reunion next month. Established on Tuesday, May 7, 1991 at Wonthaggi’s Miners Rest Hotel, the family oriented club has been on hundreds of trips in the past 25 years and has a plethora of fond memories. Members past and present and their families are invited to camp out on Saturday, May 14 at an original founding member’s property, share in a catered meal and reminisce together. Old newsletters and photos will be displayed. Contact Brenda Berry on 0419 512 380 to RSVP. DOCTOR Meredith Fletcher will conduct a presentation to the Australian Plants Society South Gippsland group this Sunday in Inverloch. Ms Fletcher is the former director of Gippsland Studies at Monash University and the author of Jean Galbraith: Writer in a Valley; a biography about the influential Gippsland based writer on nature, plants and gardens. Ms Fletcher will speak at the Andersons Inlet Angling Club Hall this Sunday at 2pm. Admission is free

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and the presentation will be followed by tea. PARENTS and students have been urged by VicRoads to avoid pedestrians crossing at the Ogilvy Street and Long Street intersection in Leongatha. The intersection has been heavy with school traffic and should be avoided by commuters travelling on foot. Pedestrians are asked to use alternative crossings which have been put in place further up the street, while construction of the heavy vehicle alternate route is underway.

tion published on page 4 of the April 5 edition. Wonthaggi’s Wheel Heat will be partnering with Leongatha Skate Park for the upcoming opening

Email: col7@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350 event, rather than Wonthaggi’s Cross Over Cycles. Wheel Heat along with local BMX guru Jayden Hallett will be on site offering advice and tips on

BMX riding techniques. The time and date of the event is yet to be confirmed and will be published upon confirmation. AN Anzac themed presentation will be given by Vietnam veteran Richard Lester (left) at Scots Pioneer Church at Mardan South on Sunday, April 24 at 2pm. The presentation will be a feature of the ecumenical Pleasant Sunday afternoon service and will include a memorial tribute to the late Reverend Arthur Stamp (below).

RSPCA is waiving adoption fees on all felines this week. From Thursday, April 14 to Sunday, April 17 the organisation will waive its $110 adoption fee due to an influx of cats over the last month. Now is the time to open the doors for a new furry friend who will come vaccinated, wormed, micro chipped and desexed. For more information visit rspcavic.org THE Star would like to apologise for misinforma-

Bank celebrates 10 years TO recognise 10 years of providing full banking services in Inverloch and the surrounding district, Inverloch and District Community Bank Branch marked the occasion with a celebration at the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club on Friday. March 27 this year marked 10 years of full banking services to Inverloch and surrounding district, the fulfilment of a dream after tireless commitment by the original steering committee and directors who served during the intervening years. The branch has contributed more than $415,000 towards community projects. In fact, the surf club rooms was the first major investment by the branch in community infrastructure. Chairman Alan Gostelow said, “We are very grateful to our shareholders who enabled a great start with a generous level of capitalisation. “We are proud to have been able to provide six dividends already to our shareholders. We have grown

Marking milestone: from left, current chairman Alan Gostelow and first chairman Terry Hall cut a cake to mark the tenth anniversary of the Inverloch and District Community Bank Branch. steadily over the 10 years and we are now a robust and sustainable business that is coping well within a challenging economic climate. “We still have huge potential for growth, and the more we expand, the more we can help our communities to meet their own needs.”

Mr Gostelow said customers invest in their community with every transaction – every loan, deposit and banking product provided through the branch. The branch is operated as a franchise of the Bendigo Bank by the board of Inverloch and District Financial Enterprises Ltd and employs manager Cheryl

Clasby and staff. “The board and staff wish to say a big thank you to our customers for their continued support,” Mr Gostelow said. “We look forward to continuing to grow our business and the local community even further in the future.”

Reservoirs dwindle

WATER storages continue to drop, despite brief rain of 10mm to 27mm across South Gippsland last week. Reservoirs servicing Leongatha, Poowong, Loch, Nyora and Fish Creek are falling, and Stage Two restrictions continue to apply to South Gippsland Water customers in Fish Creek, Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora.

The corporation will continue to closely monitor water storages and river flow over the coming weeks. Leongatha’s Ruby Creek system is 44 percent full and Korumburra’s Coalition Creek system is at 51 percent. Lance Creek reservoir, which services Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson, is at 63 percent capacity. Foster Dam is 62 percent full, and Little Bass, which provides water to

Nyora, Loch and Poowong, is at 35 percent. Fish Creek’s Battery Creek is at 47 percent. Information regarding Permanent Water Saving Rules that apply across the region and Stage Two water restrictions can be found at www.sgwater.com.au or contact South Gippsland Water on 1300 851 636 with questions or concerns regarding smarter water usage.

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Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s consultant spend â&#x20AC;&#x153;outrageousâ&#x20AC;? By Brad Lester BASS Coast Shire Council will consider reducing its expenditure on consultants in response to community demand. Councils have been criticised by ratepayers for spending excessive amounts of money on consultants, but councils say consultants offered specialist skills council staff do not have. Bass Coast council spent about $1.16 million on contracts with consultants in the past 18 months. South Gippsland Shire Council has budgeted to spend $913,081 on consultants in 2015-16, but plans to spend less in 201617, although not due to rate capping. But despite the pledge, Bass Coast advertised for more consultants in March. An advertisement in the Herald Sun on March 23 called for responses to a tender for â&#x20AC;&#x153;a panel of suitably qualified consultants to deliver organisation development programs to councillors and council staff. The tender is for a two year contractâ&#x20AC;?, with a possible extension of up to one year. Tenders closed last Friday, April 8. Bass Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s acting general manager governance and organisation

development Mark Brady said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;A common suggestion during the recent rate capping consultation was for council to reduce its use of consultants and council will consider that feedback as it makes further operational efficiencies.â&#x20AC;? Mr Brady said consultants were used for many reasons. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In some instances, they undertake work that requires some level of objective/ independent review, or for specialist or technical skills that we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have within the organisation,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Often, if we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use consultants, some projects would be delayed because we simply do not have the resources to undertake the work involved. Therefore engaging consultants means we can provide outcomes for the community much sooner.â&#x20AC;? Former Wonthaggi mayor and council critic Alan Brown said councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s use of consultants was â&#x20AC;&#x153;outrageousâ&#x20AC;?. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This council has wasted millions of dollars on consultants during their three and a half year in office. Now months before the next council election, they have advertised to appoint a panel of consultants to deliver programs to councillors themselves as well as the council staff,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If after three and a

half years in office they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make decisions for themselves, they should not be in the role. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why are they employing these highly paid directors when they are deferring these decisions to consultants? The council is being driven by consultants. Consultants should only be used sparingly and when absolutely necessary.â&#x20AC;? Consultants were paid for the development of the Rhyll Traffic Management Plan, Cowes Activity Centre Plan Project, Cowes Cultural and Civic Precinct Building architectural design, Communication and Engagement Strategy, Bass Coast Sport and Active Recreation Needs Assessment, redevelopment of Bass Valley Integrated Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre architectural design, Phillip Island Tourism Strategy 2035, geomorphic and botanical investigation between Abbott Street and Cape Paterson-Inverloch Road at Inverloch, preparation of a Drainage Strategy and Action Plan for Sunset Strip and Smiths Beach, and recruitment services for general manager positions. South Gippsland Shire Council has spent $378,155 on consultants so far this financial year and the proposed 2016-17 budget earmarks $640,000 for

Beach stinger alert A MARINE creature capable of delivering a painful sting to humans, even when washed up dead on the beach, was found at Inverlochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main surf beach last week. Wayne Laurie discovered the animal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the first of its type he has seen on the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beach.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought they stayed in the warmer waters of New South Wales. I think it was still alive. Our dog was about to pick it up. Luckily we had him on a leash and were able to stop him,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was washed up in about three parts up the beach on the incoming tide and about 200m west of the main surf beach.â&#x20AC;? According to Austr-

alian Museum, Sydney, the bluebottle or Portuguese Man-of-War, is not a single animal but a colony of four kinds of highly modified individuals all dependent on one another for survival. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bluebottle is found in marine waters throughout Australia. Bluebottles are more common on exposed ocean beaches after strong onshore winds and are rarely found in sheltered waters,â&#x20AC;? the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website stated.

Watch out: Wayne Laurie found this blue bottle washed up on the Inverloch surf beach last week.

consultantsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fees. A council spokesperson said the $640,000 was less than the $913,081 budgeted for this year. This was not due to rate capping but rather due to councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needs. In 2016-17, council plans to engage consultants to work on the Korumburra Streetscape Master Plan, Leongatha Rail Yards Landscape Masterplan, projects that support strategic land planning, and other projects and service reviews. CEO Tim Tamlin said consultants were used to

bring a level of expertise or objectivity that council does not have within its staff, and to balance workloads across council. Mr Tamlin said council was not overly dependent on using consultants, saying the community was best served by getting the best people to do particular jobs â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether that was staff or consultants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; within the budgets set by council. Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins said the State Government does not prescribe spending limits

for councils. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, councils are expected to act in accordance with the financial management principles prescribed in the Local Government Act 1989,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our Fair Go Rates system and the Know Your Council website have enhanced transparency and accountability in the way councils manage their budgets.â&#x20AC;? Victorian Local Governance Association president Cr Sebastian Klein defended councilsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; use of consultants.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is part of the ordinary process of government,â&#x20AC;? he said â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is no different to when State or Federal governments engage external parties to work with them in a similar nature. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sure to be a small but vocal group which will come out against this. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Councils have a right to seek expert advice and support. In fact, the community expects they engage knowledgeable parties to help deliver complex projects.â&#x20AC;?

Pool fun: from left, Riley Herbert and James Spencer of Leongatha enjoyed a day in the pool at South Gippsland Splash, Leongatha last Tuesday when the centre hosted a range of activities to keep families entertained over the holidays. Full story on page 27.

Annuals unite against council By Sarah Vella AROUND 80 annuals and the operators of the Waratah Bay Caravan Park met with the committee representing Yanakie and Long Jetty caravan parks annual site holders recently. At the meeting, Waratah Bay annuals and its operators voted to unite with Yanakie and Long Jetty site holders against South Gippsland Shire Council. Chairperson for the committee Damien Lindau said council has refused to negotiate a more reasonable set of compliance requirements and fees. He said council had its eyes firmly set on taking over Waratah Bay Caravan Park at the end of the current operatorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lease. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Based on the current circumstances at Yanakie and Long Jetty, annuals at Waratah Bay are deeply concerned about their future,â&#x20AC;? Mr Lindau said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The threat to take over Waratah Bay Caravan Park has already begun to have

a negative effect on the park and its operators.â&#x20AC;? Mr Lindau said in addition to moral and active support, Waratah Bay annuals and operators have pledged financial support to the current legal battle between council and annual site holders. Remaining annual permit holders at the Yanakie and Long Jetty parks were expected to have their vans up to scratch before the end of March. Permit holders who have not made an effort to comply with councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s regulations will be subjected to legal action. Mr Lindau said the remaining annuals at Yanakie and Long Jetty caravan parks remained resolute. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cut-off date set by council is largely irrelevant as it is based on a permit and compliance that is part of our legal action, which is awaiting mediation as set down by the Supreme Court,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I note with interest we have supplied all requested information to the councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s solicitors for mediation and have requested a mediation date be set. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thus far we have been unable to get a response. We want to negotiate a

reasonable position and outcome to the benefit of all â&#x20AC;&#x201C; do they?â&#x20AC;? Mr Lindau said caravan park annuals not only pay their fees regardless, but also frequent the area regularly and contribute significantly, spending hundreds of thousands of dollars through local businesses. The February council meeting identified unexpected expenditure, which was affecting the management of the Long Jetty and Yanakie parks. Cr Jim Fawcett noted council had a cash flow issues in relation to the parks due to unclaimed debt arising from some annual site holders not paying fees that were due in September last year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They (site holders) probably have got good reason for it but they are holding the rest of our community to account on this,â&#x20AC;? he said. Mr Lindau said since the council took over running the Yanakie and Long Jetty parks in 2013, almost 100 annuals have vacated the parks due to councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unreasonable approach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;More are preparing to leave if council does not negotiate an acceptable resolution,â&#x20AC;? he said.

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Free camping health risk

AT THE Franklin River Reserve, South Gippsland Shire Council recently had to excavate a trench above the seepage drains from the toilet block septic tanks because of puddles of liquid effluent on the surface of the ground. They have filled the trench with mulch to soak up the effluent and planted lilies in it to make a wetland. This action has satisfied the EPA that was concerned the effluent could pollute the river and endanger the platypus. However the EPA has advised council to either regularly pump out the septic tank or limit the usage of the toilets. Council has opted for the former and has now arranged to empty the septic tank every 10 days at a cost of approximately $400 each time. The alternative would have been to enforce the shire’s own local law as advertised at the reserve that camping is only allowed for vans with their own toilet facilities for a maximum stay of 48 hours. The local laws officer said he and his three staff are too busy to go to the Franklin River! In addition to the cost of emptying the septic tank is the cost of providing water to the toilets. This necessitates a shire employee carrying a pump to the river, connecting it to a pipe in the bank and then waiting an hour or two for the tank to fill before disconnecting the pump and taking it away. Doing this was relatively cheap while the reserve was being mown but now has to be done as a standalone job between mowings. On Easter Sunday there were 85 vehicles in the reserve and only six had toilets. This equates to about 190 people, which at five flushes a day of four litres, is 3800 litres. The septic tank holds 3200 litres

so between emptyings there is an enormous amount of water which has to be absorbed by the soil and mulch, and I believe this must pose a health hazard. The seepage pipes covered with mulch are located between the toilets and the barbecue shelter, and is therefore a preferred location for campers. I have twice observed vehicles parked so they can alight onto the soft mulch, plus campers with children playing in the mulch. This is not only a health risk but a potential liability for the shire! At the very least this mulch should be fenced off - more cost to ratepayers! David Bligh, Toora.

Editor’s note: The Star asked South Gippsland Shire Council about some of the issues Mr Bligh raised. Council responded with, “Council undertook some remedial repairs and improvements to the effluent distribution lines and arranged for regular septic tank pump outs over the FebruaryMarch peak holiday period. “The frequency of the pump out over the past two months has been fortnightly (14 days) as we have had Easter and the Labour Day weekend which both attracted large crowds to Franklin River. “We will continue to monitor the requirement for the fortnightly pump outs but as the repairs and improvements to the effluent line kick in and the peak visitation period winds down, it is envisaged the frequency of the pump outs required will greatly reduce. “The cost of the pump outs has been $350 per clean out. This action council has taken has been ratified by the EPA.”

Backing free camping REGARDING “Free camping hurts business” in The Star, April 5, 2016.

E D I T O R I A L Drug watch DRIVE into Leongatha and the town is largely like any other in country Victoria. It is attractive, has many facilities and a central business district with a reasonable variety of businesses, albeit with some empty shops. The town is driven by agriculture, has a strong sense of community and many groups for people to get involved and contribute to local life. But unfortunately, also like other rural communities, Leongatha is also dealing with a drug problem that has been drawn to the fore by the discovery of another house converted for the growing of cannabis crops worth millions of dollars. The house revealed by police in Young Street on Sunday was the second in a fortnight and was found by chance, with police only stumbling on the property after two masked offenders broke into the house next door. The outcome could have been much worse had the offenders not realised their error and proceeded to attack the innocent occupant instead. Not only do drugs affect the behaviour of users, leading to economic and social problems, but also attract undesirable types to what is otherwise a relatively tight knit community with a pleasant mix of longstanding residents and newcomers. Leongatha does not need the crime drug use tends to create, nor does it need drug dealers or users who are a drain on society, harm family relationships, create stress for neighbours and consume the attention of police who are already stretched for time. The town needs citizens who can contribute to harmonious families and society, and continue to make Leongatha the place many call home with pride. That is why everyone has a responsibility to help police combat what appears to be a rising drug problem in town. People are urged to watch and listen, and alert police to any suspicion they have, in a bid to stifle the drug trade.

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In the Toora Tourist Park owner’s own words, they have regularly recorded through January, February and March the comings and goings of campers at the free camp at Franklin River Reserve. The use of this reserve directly impacting their financials is a misconception, as most campers who use free or low cost sites will not be forced into caravan parks. They will change their travel plans to bypass areas that don’t provide them with freedom of choice. Most free and low cost campers are not going to patronise caravan parks so if the majority of them will not stay in caravan parks how can you claim a reduction in revenue? Many caravan parks do not provide unpowered sites to caravans and motorhomes. Toora Tourist Park only advertises powered sites, so you cannot provide the campers at Franklin River Reserve with unpowered sites anyway. As far as “few of the people staying at the reserve are in self contained vehicles”, there is no signage at the reserve stating camping is only for self contained vehicles and my reading of the South Gippsland Shire Council’s RV Strategy 2014 does not require campers to be self contained. In regard to campers overstaying the 48 hour limit and the issue of insufficient rubbish bins, I agree these issues need addressing. They state the number of campers using the reserve during February until early April has been in excess of 20 groups per night. That is strange, as on the night of March 19 there were 10 camps there and I was one of them. In relation to your reference to the “leave no trace”, this is a Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) initiative that members can join. To my knowledge the CMCA has nothing to do with the Franklin River Reserve so how can you mention the CMCA in despatches? Regarding current caravan park regulations that require caravan parks to have an Emergency Management Plan, my understanding in relation to the Franklin River Reserve is that its risk assessment requirement is no different to all other council owned land. Free camping commenced in Australia in 1788 when the first fleet arrived in Sydney Cove and quickly spread throughout our magnificent country and became part of Australian culture. Some caravan park owners and operators relentlessly attack the freedom of choice lifestyle that passionate free or low cost campers prefer, while in their businesses they practise freedom of choice. They can choose to reduce camping sites to add more accommodation cabins, taking revenue from motels, or a swimming pool; that really helps the existing rate payer funded community pools bottom line. The introduction of groceries,

ice creams, bread, and milk etc. is taking income away from locally owned supermarkets or independent service stations. The hiring out of their tennis courts could also be seen as taking money away from the local tennis club. Caravan parks and free or low cost campsites should be available for all of us to enjoy our preferred type of lifestyle. South Gippsland Shire Council is moving with the times by providing a choice for campers. For those who require a caravan park there is a great choice, and for the quickly growing free and low cost campers the council has commenced addressing their needs. The more campers South Gippsland can attract, the bigger injection of cash to our area. I patronise caravan parks, as well as free and low cost camp sites. Freedom of choice is what life is all about. Peter McGaw, Leongatha.

Freedom of choice camping AFTER reading the letter from the Toora Tourist Park owners to the South Gippsland Shire Council (The Star, April 5), I feel I should reply and try to set the record straight from a Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia member’s point of view. I have been a member of CMCA now for over 10 years and a signatory to the Leave No Trace (LNT) scheme since its inception, and as such I feel I can speak with some knowledge on this subject. LNT means the complying vehicle must be self contained by having adequate storage for both grey and black water, and the means of taking away rubbish for disposal if the bins, if any, are full. CMCA members often clean up rubbish left at campsites by others. Our saying is “Leave only your wheel tracks”. The CMCA has a membership of 85,000 and of course there is no way I can say that all are model citizens when it comes down to rubbish disposal and obeying camp time rules etc, but the vast majority endeavour to do the right thing in this regard. On the other hand, caravanners and backpackers, eg. Wicked Vans etc., who vastly outnumber the CMCA, are not members and as such are not bound by CMCA rules and regulations. I believe most of the problems arise from this area. With regard to caravan park occupancy, statistically we spend on average one night in three in a caravan park. If Rachel and Andrew Brown were a bit more proactive they could capture some more of this market by doing what a small, but growing, number of parks around Australia are doing in that they are offering

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low cost places with dump point and potable water facilities for self contained vehicles. This has the potential to bring more travellers in to Toora and boost the dollar input into other businesses as well. The CMCA has instigated a scheme with participating parks called the CMCA Dollar Wise Network to the benefit of all parties. On the subject of moneys generated, there have been surveys done on the economic benefit to towns that promote free or low cost camping areas and the results are interesting. Here are some examples: Mendooran, NSW revealed 80 percent of the shops’ business came from the low cost park; Nyah/Nyah West, Victoria. I personally spoke to the person who was instrumental in setting up the free camp some years ago and it is his belief that $500,000 has been brought into the area; Pioneer Park, Ballarat, Victoria which has now been closed due to extended pressure from external operators, is rumoured to have proof of $500,000 over 12 months; Forbes, NSW. At a recent Solo Network rally $90,000 was tallied from the shopper dockets over one week; and Maroochydore School, Queensland. The school received $27,000 in fees over the Christmas period and the spend in the town was over $100,000. This does not sound anything like the view pushed by some that grey nomads are freeloaders and do not spend money in places they visits. Years ago it was the domain of motels to cater for the accommodation needs of travellers in cars etc, then caravan parks put in cabins to capture some of that market and that gave people a choice in the type of facilities they wanted. All RVers want is the same deal freedom of choice. Graeme Drury, Leongatha, CMCA Member Number V36020.

Many noses out of joint THERE has been a succession of issues over the past month which highlight concerns large numbers of people have with the Bass Coast Shire Council. Amazingly, the council has achieved the remarkable outcome of having large sections of the communities of Inverloch, Wonthaggi and Phillip Island off side, all at the same. The council has claimed the recent abandonment of the long proposed retirement village at Inverloch as a good outcome. Nothing could be further from the truth. A decade ago, one of Australia’s largest companies purchased land at Inverloch to establish what was to be a magnificent retirement village with

more than 200 homes. After years of frustration dealing with the council it sold out at a massive loss to another company experienced in retirement villages. After a lengthy period of frustration in dealing with the council that company also abandoned the proposal. The third owner of the site has recently announced the retirement village proposal is abandoned and the site will become another land subdivision of which Inverloch already has several. With our aging population and demographic, Bass Coast needs high quality retirement villages and the abandonment of this proposal is a great loss to our community. The council has also announced the long awaited and urgently needed footpath along Surf Parade in Inverloch will finally go ahead with the mayor describing it as a fabulous asset. Last year, at the now mayor’s request, the council deferred constructing this urgently needed asset and as is absolutely typical of its style of operation, sent the proposal off to highly paid consultants. As absolutely predicted by numerous people pressing for years to have this path established, all this achieved was to hold the process up for another year and at an all up cost approaching $100,000. This council is absolutely driven by consultants. The next issue was the announcement by the council it is closing the Visitor Information Centre at Wonthaggi. This decision and announcement was made without any prior consultation with stakeholders who are now understandably livid with the outcome. Who looked at the operation of this valued service in Wonthaggi and recommended its closure? Yet again, of course, highly paid consultants. The loss of this service for visitors will reverberate throughout our community in a highly adverse manner. Business houses will lose trade and without doubt, Wonthaggi’s fabulous State Coal Mine tourist attraction will lose significant patronage. Most tourists passing through Wonthaggi have never heard of the State Coal Mine until advised by volunteers at the Tourist Information Centre. The large loss of patronage to the state mine will have a dramatic impact on its viability. The council can run this vital tourist information centre on a shoestring with the dedicated group of volunteers doing most of the work yet it chose to close it. Early in their term, current councillors insisted on pressing ahead using consultants and spending $250,000 preparing plans for a private street scheme which was a proposal clearly opposed by the majority of the effected residents at Cape Paterson. The proposed scheme was finally Continued on page 13.

VOXPOP! VOX South Gippsland hosted a number of events exploring the topic of inspiration last week. The Star asked the question, “What inspires you?”

“My job inspires me. I work with students who need help with their work and I love it.” John McKeown, Leongatha.

“I am an artist so colours inspire me. At the moment I am working on a lot of bright pieces with flowers.” Sharon Lagden, Leongatha.

“I am president of Leongatha Community House so getting people involved in activities inspires me. It is great to see people interested in what they do.” Pam Gaskell, Leongatha.

“Swimming inspires me. I swim twice a week and I really enjoy being in the water.” Jill Troy, Inverloch.

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Email: letters@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350 Continued from page 12. abandoned in the face of fierce opposition from a majority of effected property owners. As a result, the money was effectively squandered yet the councillors are now pressing ahead with a very similar proposal at the Sunset Strip estate on Phillip Island. Large numbers of effected property owners have made their opposition well known yet the council is pressing ahead. I predict this scheme will ultimately also be rejected by a clear majority of land owners and if so, hundreds of thousands of dollars will again have been wasted. Cr Kimberley Brown will no doubt feel the full effect of residents’ anger at the coming council election. A major concern shire wide is the continuing use of highly paid consultants when council’s own highly paid executives should be undertaking most of this work. In the face of all this, I was amazed to read the following advertisement in Victoria’s highest circulating daily newspaper on Wednesday, March 23 and I quote: “council is seeking to establish a panel of suitably qualified consultants to deliver organisation development programs to councillors and council staff. The tender is for a two year contract, with an extension option at the discretion of

council of up to one year”. So there we have it, in print, clear as crystal. The councillors want not just one consultant, but a panel of consultants to wet nurse them and tell them what to do. This council has wasted millions of dollars on highly paid consultants throughout its time in office and regardless of how it will duck for cover, it plans to do so for the remainder of its term and beyond if re-elected. This tender closed on Friday, April 8 so there is no way it can truthfully deny it is proposing to continue to use highly paid consultants over the next two years. The next council election will be in six months’ time and for most people I know, this date can’t come quickly enough. Alan Brown, Wattle Bank.

Council elections COUNCIL elections are coming up soon and many ratepayers will be wondering if it is it possible to improve on our council representation. I am a member of a group of concerned citizens who are interested to identify and support suitable candidates for the local council election. Most ratepayers have concerns with the way Bass Coast Shire Council is performing on so many issues. Making decisions on the

hop, changing priorities and more important, not listening to concerned established groups in our community. There is a need for candidates who know what governance is about, and are strong and determined to listen and respond to ratepayers’ needs and to develop strategic plans representing these needs. For this to happen we need more candidates. If you would like to discuss this further, please contact me by email: johnsw@aanet. com.au John Swarbrick, Rhyll.

CSG rumbles THE recent 3.2 earthquake in Leongatha raises very serious question about the safety of CSG and fracking in South Gippsland, which is a seismically active area. It is now recognised that in many countries involved with CSG fracking, there have been spikes in the number of earthquakes and in the size of earthquakes. Countries such as Canada, USA, UK and Switzerland have had a serious rise in the number and intensity of earthquakes associated with CSG fracking. The injection of millions of litres of water and fracking fluids is designed specifically to cause fracturing in rock structure, which can exacerbate and cause

earthquakes. The US EPA has acknowledged the connection between fracking and increased earthquakes since 1990, and a range of other government agencies and university studies have confirmed this. There is a current Supreme Court action on in Oklahoma against fracking companies that have caused a dramatic increase in earthquakes and property damage in what was a seismically inactive area prior to fracking. Typically in seismically active areas, CSG has raised the average intensity of earthquakes by one to two points on the Richter scale. The Richter scale is a geometric scale and an increase of one point is equivalent to doubling the intensity of the earthquakes. An earthquake of 4-5 in South Gippsland would cause serious damage. I will be putting forward a motion at the next council meeting to fully exempt South Gippsland under the Mining Act for CSG and fracking like Margaret River. Given our seismically active area, such an industry if allowed could case seriously larger earthquakes along with putting our water, farming and health at danger. Cr Andrew McEwen, Strzelecki Ward, South Gippsland Shire Council.

Hi there: from left, David Lawry, Leah Meulendijks and Rod Jackson will be available at Leongatha Optometrists to provide a high level of care to patients.

New name, same service JACKSON and Lawry Optometrists, the practice owned and operated by Rod Jackson and David Lawry, has been sold and is now called Leongatha Optometrists. Leah Meulendijks is the new owner of the practice and is looking forward to working in Leongatha and continuing to meet the eye care needs of the community. Mr Jackson and Mr Lawry will continue to consult alongside Ms Meulendijks. “We would like to thank our loyal staff, Dot, Steve, Donna and Barb. We would also like to thank the many thousands of customers, friends and former staff members from our 40 years of practice in Leongatha and Wonthaggi,” Mr Jackson said. “We wished to continue

the practice as proudly independent and are therefore excited to have Leah on board.” Mr Lawry said both he and Mr Jackson appreciate Ms Meulendijks’ commitment to continue the standard of care provided by the practice over the years by retaining the current staff, including themselves. “We ask for our clients to continue their support of our staff, Leah and the newly renamed Leongatha Optometrists,” he said. Ms Meulendijks is an experienced optometrist with an interest in paediatric and therapeutic practice. She grew up in northern Victoria and said she feels right at home in a country town and plans to enjoy being in Leongatha for many years to come. After graduating, Ms Meulendijks worked in Bendigo and Maryborough. She said she likes working

in the country, as well as the variety of cases it presents. “We look forward to continuing to look after patient needs at Leongatha Optometrists with myself, Rod, David, Steve, Donna and Dot,” she said. “We hope to improve upon patient experience in our practice and as a result, over time modifications to our signage, colours and logo will occur. “We also plan to freshen up the practice and make it even more inviting than before, which we are hoping to start in the next few months. “We also have a great new range of products available.” To celebrate the changes, Leongatha Optometrists is inviting all of its clients to visit over the next few months for a free clean and service of their spectacles and to see the changes to the practice.

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Sun could slash electricity bills By Brad Lester SOLAR panels could be the key to cutting

the electricity bills of community groups and schools across South Gippsland and

Bass Coast. A new group uniting the region’s community energy groups is hoping to erect solar panels at such venues as

community houses, schools and recreation reserve pavilions. The group, ComMet – Communities Making Energy Together – is an overarching group for all community energy projects in South Gippsland, and has representatives from South

Way of the future: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council’s director of development services Anthony Seabrook, sustainability officer Heidi Hamm and mayor Cr Bob Newton are supporting community groups seeking to invest in renewable energy projects.

Gippsland and Bass Coast shire councils, Energy Innovation Co-op, Mirboo North Community Energy Hub and Westernport Water. The councils have applied for $20,000 to undertake the groundwork for two initial projects. South Gippsland Shire Council sustainability officer Heidi Hamm briefed councillors of community energy developments in the region at a public session at the Leongatha council chambers last Wednesday. “Community energy is about communities generating their own renewable energy and getting a return on their investment,” she said. Mayor Cr Bob Newton said Baw Baw Shire Council

was installing solar panels on all community halls and suggested South Gippsland could do the same. Ms Hamm said given low returns for solar electricity put into the grid, council would be financially better off placing panels on buildings such as kindergartens where electricity would be used during the day instead. Cr Andrew McEwen suggested council receive a report about how halls could install battery systems for storing solar generated electricity. Solar panels will be erected on the new Karmai Community Children’s Centre now under construction at Korumburra. Panels at South Gippsland Hospital at Foster were resulting in significant savings, Cr Mohya Davies said. The Mirboo North energy group has applied for government funding for a feasibility study for a two megawatt community owned renewable energy system. The Energy Innovation Co-op is also seeking fund-

ing to erect solar panels at the Wonthaggi State Coal Mine to generate electricity for the mine that would result in funding for other co-op projects. Cr Kieran Kennedy felt council could become involved in a similar project to that implemented by Darebin City Council in Melbourne. Darebin’s Solar $aver program allows pensioners, some renters and not for profit organisations to pay off their solar system over 10 years with no upfront cost and no interest. Residents typically save more on their energy savings than they pay back to council each year. “There was a scheme to try to get solar panels at the Venus Bay Community Centre a few years ago but there was not the support from some levels of government,” Cr Kennedy said. Ms Hamm told councillors 84 percent of Victoria’s electricity generation was produced by brown coal in 2014, four percent by gas, three percent by hydroelectricity, five percent by wind, two percent by solar and two percent by bioenergy.

Actions speak: South Gippsland Shire Council installed a 10kW solar system on its small staff office building at 6 Smith Street, Leongatha.

Mayor’s message Cr Jordan Crugnale

THE local news, both print and online, have well covered the recent ministerial visit and how amazing to have had ‘ a treasure trove of ministers’ here in the Bass Coast for the day, visiting and hearing from people who live, work and holiday here. We would love to have included everybody. As per the first round table with the premier, to have a dialogue that is meaningful and productive, one makes a numbers call with the allocated time. Round table representations were jointly ‘worked up’ by the facilitators and myself in consultation with councillors and officers, and based around a focused and themed agenda. It was all about strengthening the partnerships between the community, public, private, local and state government sectors. And it doesn’t end here. We are consolidating all the notes and outcomes from each table with the facilitators to bring too and continue to work with the State Government in a collective and integrated Bass Coast Shire focused way. We will make this document available to the public in May. The next day, with children in tow and a sleepover for our rescue dog Sid arranged, our big, old, yellow Volvo station wagon suitably called ‘Big Bird’ traversed the state at a steady 80km/hr enroute to the Lorne Sculpture Biennale. We have an outdoor sculpture biennale proposal here in the Bass Coast that needs an active, committed, creative and enlightened committee to get it off the ground. Have a read of the Lorne Sculpture Prize website as a case example and give me a call if you’re interested.

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Dog signs can be confusing

Paproth to head hospital

DOG restrictions on beaches across the Bass Coast Shire are inconsistent.

BASS Coast Health (BCH) board chair Peter Laydon recently resigned from his post. The news of his departure was quickly followed the resignation of former CEO Veronica Jamieson. Mr Laydon said he was resigning for personal reasons and he will be sadly missed by the hospital staff. The board elected Don Paproth to the role of acting chair, pending confirmation from the Department of Health and Human Services. In taking over the role of chair, Mr Paproth acknowledged the excellent contributions of Mr Laydon and mentioned his passion, vision and outstanding commitment over the past years. Mr Laydon’s specific achievements included the growth of the sub acute services, the advancement of the emergency department, the addition of short stay beds which have improved patient access and the amalgamation of Bass Coast Community Health to develop an integrated service platform for the Bass Coast community.

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That prompted The Star to ask council whether the same restrictions would eventually be implemented across the shire. At present at Inverloch, dogs are prohibited on the beach from 9am to 6pm from December 1 to February 28 and during Easter school holidays. On Phillip Island at Silverleaves, dogs are prohibited between 10am and 5pm and 8pm to 7am from December 1 to April 30. Council’s community health and wellbeing manager Claire Smith said, “These Inverloch times were developed after consultation with the Inverloch community during 2014 and were implemented as part of a council decision at the ordinary meeting on November 19, 2014. “At the moment there are no plans to implement the same dogs times on beaches across Bass Coast Shire. Different beaches have different uses and environmental values, and there is no plan at this time to implement a standard time that dogs can access beaches on Bass Coast managed beaches. Ms Smith said council had not issued infringements in relation to dogs on beaches. “We issued nine verbal warnings and one of-

ficial warning to dog owners on beaches across Bass Coast Shire during summer,” she said. “We have completed over 150 beach patrols during the summer, across different Bass Coast beaches and at different times during the day. We have observed very good behaviour from dog owners across these beaches. “During December and January, council has conducted patrols across 48 sections of beach in Inverloch. We issued four verbal warnings to dog owners on the beach in Inverloch. “These patrols have been completed at different times during the day and have included patrols of all main beach areas in Inverloch. During these patrols, dog owner behaviour has been very good and no fines were issued during this period. “Council produced a map at the time of the decision detailing the locations where dogs can be walked off leash in Inverloch. This map is available at the Inverloch Visitor Information Centre and library. “The same design of signs has been installed at the entrance to beaches and on the beaches in Inverloch, Ventnor and Waterline beaches where regulations have recently changed or off leash areas have been identified. From the patrols completed during the peak summer period, visitors to the area seem to be understanding and respecting the local laws.” The Star asked whether

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Students explore culture WONTHAGGI North Primary School’s (WNPS) Grade 6 students enjoyed a unique cultural experience.

Deserving honour: Barry Charlton of Berrys Creek Cheese was recognised by the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW for his contribution to show competition as a maker of award winning cheese.

Zionism Australia hosted a cultural exchange program in which students and teachers from WNPS and Leibler Yavneh College united at the Beth Weizmann Community Centre in Caulfield for a public speaking service. The public speakers’ service is a program designed for students at state and independent schools to spend a day in the Jewish community and learn about Judaism, Israel, the Holocaust and the Jewish contribution to Australia. Zionism Australia’s mission of connecting Victorians with Israel is bolstered by this important initiative. By educating and informing stu-

dents and teachers, Zionism Australia enriches them with understanding of Jewish culture and history, which generates tolerance and respect. Prior to the excursion, Yavneh students were partnered with a pen pal from WNPS to introduce themselves and start discussions about their culture and lifestyle. Following a visit to the Jewish Museum, the students gathered at the Beth Weizmann Community Centre with a traditional Israeli style lunch of falafel, pita and salads. Students sat in small groups with their pen pal buddies and conducted conversations about religion and traditions. Following lunch, Yavneh students spoke briefly about Jewish festivals, symbols and customs. In return, WNPS students spoke about Wonthaggi’s history and the

farming community. The afternoon ended with a gift exchange as a symbol of friendship. Yavneh students gave a large handmade mosaic, wishing the students and staff of Wonthaggi a life filled with endless happiness, good health, love and ongoing friendship. The students also made a special take home bag for each of the Wonthaggi North students, which contained a sample of each of the foods discussed in their presentation. WNPS gave Leibler Yavneh College a coal statue and framed artwork of Wonthaggi. “WNPS appreciated the fantastic effort by Zionism Australia,” Grade 6 teacher Rob Robertson said. “The students have not stopped talking about it and they are currently working on powerpoints to present to their parents at an open day.”

Cheese champ on parade BARRY Charlton of Berrys Creek Cheese was recognised as a champion of the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS) in the parade of champions at the 2016 Sydney Royal Easter Show recently. The honour recognises people who have contributed to the RAS competition. Mr Charlton was nominated by the Dairy Produce Committee to be recognised as a champion. Following the parade, Mr Charlton and partner Cheryl Hulls were invited to join the show president and his wife for a luncheon with the participating champions at the Council Stand.

He has won 16 championship awards for his cheeses over six years of entering the show. This year, his Riverine Blue won champion cheese for the goat, sheep and buffalo section and also received the Australian Cheeseboard perpetual trophy for blue cheeses. At the luncheon, all champions were awarded with a certificate from the Governor of NSW. During the parade, Mr Charlton’s photo was presented on the ‘big screen’ and a profile presented by the master of ceremonies. Berrys Creek Cheese is an award winning cheese made at Fish Creek with milk from a dairy farm at Berrys Creek.

Best mates: students from Leibler Yavneh College and Wonthaggi North Primary School exchanged gifts of friendship.

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people with disabilities who are able to walk, like a person on crutches for example. This standard was introduced in May 2011 and must be provided for use by males and females. “Public restrooms are one of the most critical building amenities because they must be responsive to a wide range of human needs and provide service to people with an equally wide range of abilities,” South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager engineering and assets John Moylan said. “Tarwin Lower is a popular tourist stop and fishing town and the new toilet facility ensures we provide a valuable asset that meets a range of needs.”

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THE findings of a seismic survey completed around South Gippsland earlier this year will not be available until the middle of 2016. The Geological Survey of Victoria, along with Geoscience Australia completed a seismic survey to acquire data to better understand the geology and hydrogeology (groundwater) of South Gippsland in June 2015r. The results will be used to improve the scientific understanding of the potential impacts of developing onshore gas and will be made publicly available. A spokesperson for the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources said data from the seismic survey in South Gippsland is currently being processed and interpreted. “It is expected to be released by June 2016,” they said. The results will be used to improve scientific understanding about the geology of the South Gippsland region, including aquifers in the region.

“The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and the Geological Survey of Victoria carried out water science studies to help provide an understanding of any potential impacts of onshore gas development on Victoria’s water resources,” the spokesperson said. The report into these studies was released in August 2015. It found coal seam gas development in Gippsland could lower the water table by more than 15 metres, impacting on water users and the environment. The same study suggested the other types of unconventional gas (tight and shale) would only have a low impact on groundwater levels. The DEDJTR would not comment on the implications of the seismic survey for onshore gas mining in South Gippsland, or whether the results were being used as part of the ongoing parliamentary inquiry into unconventional gas extraction. The department was also asked why groundwater was being surveyed and whether there was evidence gas extraction has an impact on groundwater quality, which they failed to answer.

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Leak mystery solved RESIDENTS who have been complaining of water running along the verge on the south side of Warragul Road in Korumburra have at long last found relief.

New leaders: Welshpool and District Primary School’s 2016 student leadership group were awarded their badges at assembly. From left, Erik Gordon was named junior Red Cross president, Leo Cashmore and Sophie Allott are the 2016 school captains and Brianna Noble is the junior school council president. Parents presented students with their badges at a special assembly.

Works have repaired damage to pipeworks between the Korumburra Water Treatment Plant and the township. Christine McKenzie, who has complained to South Gippsland Shire Council, South Gippsland Water and VicRoads over a period of two years, is delighted the source of the leak has been found and re-

Diversity vital to CFA THE CFA volunteers’ association says diversity is vital to CFA and its essential work of protecting the community. VFBV District 9 president Bill Rodda said being a CFA volunteer is about commitment, skills and professionalism. “CFA brigades welcome volunteers of any gender, age or cultural background; the one thing we all have in common is service to our community,” Mr Rodda said. “The jobs a volunteer can undertake are quite diverse, too. Volunteers operate at every level from front line firefighter or community education roles, through to the most senior incident command roles, in specialist roles such as being a fire investigator, emergency medical response, and in support roles handling things like administration, equipment maintenance, logistics and

fundraising.” The involvement of women has been a particular success for CFA over the past generation. “Women now make up more than 20 percent of all CFA volunteers. Nearly 5000 women are front line firefighters, and there are growing numbers of women in command roles such as brigade captain and group officer,” Mr Rodda said. “Female volunteers are part of the great volunteer resource that gives CFA its surge capacity, the ability to field thousands of trained, experienced firefighters to deal with multiple major incidents across the state, while still providing day to day emergency response in their local brigade areas. “Your local CFA brigade not only provides professional standards of emergency response to the local area; it also contributes volunteer crews to strike teams, dealing with

major fires and other incidents anywhere in the state.” Victoria’s 60,000 CFA volunteers are more than 97 percent of CFA’s workforce, which makes them an essential part of Victoria’s Emergency Management capability. CFA brigades protect 60 percent of suburban Melbourne, regional cities and all of country Victoria. CFA volunteer firefighters are on call every day and night of the year, they train to professional standards and respond to fires, road accidents, industrial incidents, chemical spills and rescues. “CFA brigades are from the community and for the community. We want our whole membership to be as diverse as the communities of which we are part,” Mr Rodda said. “If you are interested in joining your local brigade, visit www.cfa. vic.gov.au or talk to a CFA volunteer.”

Mayor’s message Cr Bob Newton C O N G R AT U L A TIONS to high jump champion Eleanor Patterson from Leongatha who has been selected on the Track and Field team for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio. She is the youngest member of the Olympic squad and I know Eleanor would be so proud in wearing the tracksuit and representing her country. Competing at an Olympic Games and having Australia next to your name is really what athletes like Eleanor train for. Australia has 69 athletes selected from six sports so far with the final team expected to be around 450 athletes. Starting the sport at a young age, Eleanor first made a name for herself when she won gold at the 2013 World Youth Championships in Donetsk, Ukraine. She followed this with gold at the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games while completing her final year of schooling, with a clearance of 1.94m. The following year she went on to become the first Australian female in 24

years to make the high jump finals at the World Championships. Eleanor placed eighth in Beijing with a 1.92m clearance. Her coach David Green has been training her for the past 11 years in Leongatha and I know we will all get behind them both and support them on this incredible journey. The Southern Gippsland Sustainability Festival is a collaborative partnership event between South Gippsland and Bass Coast shire councils. Congratulations to all of the staff involved who did a great job in pulling the event together. There were more than 45 exhibitors and around 2500 people in attendance. I had the pleasure of presenting the awards for the Recycled Art Competition, which was dominated by the Gorman family from Meeniyan from 27 submissions whose art pieces had to include at least 80 percent recycled materials. The open major prize went to Sally Gorman for Pete the Pelican. Her daughter Lily won the secondary award for her piece Lighten on Littering and son Mack took out the primary award for his Oily the Octopus. The People’s Choice Award was presented to

South Gippsland Specialist School for Like Diamonds, Plastic is Forever. The artwork is on display at Coal Creek Gallery, Korumburra, until April 18. The Fire Danger Period and Fire Prohibited Period finished at 1am on Monday, April 11 in Baw Baw, Bass Coast and South Gippsland municipalities, but I would like to remind people that although the weather is starting to cool down a little, you still need to be careful. We have had a very dry summer season and people should ring the Vicfire Burn Off Line on 1800 668 511 before conducting any burns and use their common sense. Any fire left unattended in windy conditions can spread into bushland, onto a neighbour’s property or into other materials which will cause untold damage. Although CFA places only limited restrictions on the lighting of fires in the open air outside the Fire Danger Period, lighting of fires may be fully or partly restricted under legislation and by-laws administered by municipalities and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP). Always remember to check local by-laws before

burning-off and never leave a burn-off unattended; tell your neighbours and call the Vicfire Burn Off Line so that brigades don’t get called out to burn-offs unnecessarily; and check the weather forecast before you burn off. Never burn off in dry, hot, windy conditions. Information about fire restrictions is available in the CFA’s ‘Can I or Can’t I’ brochure available at www. cfa.vic.gov.au/restrictions or by phoning the Victorian Bushfire Information Line 1800 240 667.

paired. She had been led to believe the incessant trickle of water which had become worse recently might be from a spring. “I thought springs dried up in summer,” she said. “I was certain it was caused by a leaking pipe. It has been a constant trickle for 18 months. I could fill a bucket in half an hour from it.” South Gippsland Water said infrastructure moves in varying weather conditions and the dry weather experienced lately has placed stress on the pipeworks and exacerbated the leak. It had been aware of the leak in the vicinity of Burra Foods since 2013 and monitoring it. Affected property owners along Warragul Road were informed of the works to be carried out. Repairs to the high pressure pipeline which services the township was deemed major works and were on the Assest Maintenance schedule for planned works replacement.

Hidden leak: water trickling along the southern verge of Warragul Road, Korumburra in the vicinity of Burra Foods has been inconveniencing residents since 2013.

Missing link to be built THE missing link between the Bass Coast Rail Trail and Silverwater Resort will soon be complete. Construction of stage three of the Anderson to San Remo shared path is set to begin. The final section of the path will link the completed boardwalk section at Silverwater Resort with the existing path network in San Remo which is currently in the design and consultation stage. This stage will be fully funded by contribution received from the Island View development. Bass Coast Shire Council has appointed contractors from SR Excavations Pty Ltd to build a gravel shared path along Phillip Island Road between the Clifford Road and Anderson bus interchange. This will add a further 1.3 kilometres of pathway to the Anderson bus interchange area and link the existing rail trail at Anderson. The works involve the construction of a 2.5 metre wide shared gravel path with incorporated drains to divert the run off away from the path and vegetation will be cleared along the construction site as required. Works are expected to take two to three months to complete, weather permitting. The shared path has been designed and engineered in accordance with current standards, and will include the instal-

lation of fencing, bollards or handrails, as well as signage along the path at appropriate locations. Installation of guardrail fences at the Anderson roundabout will provide protection to pedestrians and cyclists. Deputy mayor and Anderson Ward councillor Bradley Drew said this section completes the three kilometre link to the Bass Coast Rail Trail, which was started last year. “After working diligently with VicRoads on the final design for this section, I am very excited to see the link finally completed,” Cr Drew said. “Locals and visitors alike will now be able to start their journey at Wonthaggi and walk, run or ride all the way to Silverwater in San Remo.” The $420,000 project was jointly funded by a grant from the Victorian Government Regional Growth Fund via the Local Government Infrastructure Program and council. This project is being delivered as part of council’s 2015-16 capital works program and is consistent with the objectives of the Bass Coast Shire services asset management plan designed to improve lifestyle opportunities and option through the built environment. This project is supported by the Destination Gippsland strategic plan 2014 and Phillip Island integrated transport study 2013, which encourages the development of safe, accessible recreational pathways for pedestrians and cyclists.

Corner Inlet wins grants THE Foster War Memorial Arts Centre and the Prom Coast Seachange Festival committees both received Federal Government grants. McMillan MP Russell Broadbent said the grants for the Corner Inlet region would be money well spent. The Foster War Memorial Arts Centre committee has been awarded $7876 under the Federal Government’s Stronger Communities Program. The Prom Coast Seachange Festival committee was given a $3000 boost through a Regional Arts Fund – quick response grant. “I know both grants will be well spent on projects that have a direct

community benefit,” Mr Broadbent said. “The Foster War Memorial Arts Centre committee’s covered rear area project is a worthy one that will see the construction of a cantilevered covered area for this well utilised facility. “The covered area will protect children and FAMDA cast members who are often required to move between the stage and rear of the auditorium during school and musical performances. “It will also afford weather protection for the auditorium doors on that side of the building.” Mr Broadbent said the war memorial building was one that was used for “everything”.

“Whether staging meetings, performing arts productions, school presentations, concerts, and social occasions, the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre is at the very heart of the local community,” he said. Similarly, Mr Broadbent believes the Prom Coast Seachange Festival fulfils a number of essential functions, including entertaining locals, attracting tourists and showcasing the wonderful Corner Inlet region. “The festival is a must visit event showcasing performing arts and fine arts,” he said. “With exhibitions, performances, live music, a writing seminar, a seafood lunch and many other attractions, the festival really does offer something for everybody.”

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make the homestead ideal for entertaining on a large scale, or perfect living for even the largest of families. The double sided fireplace serves as both a focal point and a great way to keep things warm, or if you prefer there’s ducted reverse cycle air conditioning throughout the house. A pool room, with a bar, is the spot to challenge your friends to a game, and also means your treasures can literally go ‘straight to the

pool room’. No more struggling for bench or cupboard space in the enormous kitchen; it is complete with an electric wall oven, 900mm gas hotplates and double draw dishwasher to take care of the cooking and washing up. The ensuite to the master bedroom features a double vanity and walk in shower with feature pebble tiling. For those who enjoy a hit of tennis, the fully fenced

tennis court will be the place to spend some time. Double garage, plus a 14m x 7m colourbond garage/workshop complete the outdoor setting. Gently undulating down to river flats, the land is subdivided into six paddocks, with good water supply from dams. It is located only minutes from the quaint Koonwarra village, six kilometres from Leongatha, and located within easy drives to the Koonwarra Store, the Great Southern Rail Trail, food and wineries, beautiful beaches, Wilsons Promontory, and all local attractions and amenities. This is truly a property for those who don’t want to settle for second best. Open for inspection this Saturday, April 16, from 11am to 12pm.

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HIS ‘as new’ four bedroom home on five acres is located just minutes drive from the township of Meeniyan and ideally positioned opposite the Meeniyan golf course.

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renovation and extension. The home offers four bedrooms plus study, including master with full ensuite and walk in robe, open plan kitchen/living with new Bosch appliances. Throughout the home is a beautiful mix of Tasmanian Oak polished floor and

carpet. There is a solid fuel heater, second bathroom with bath and shower, large undercover entertaining deck and more. Outside you will find a massive shed with two large open bays plus a lock up section.

There are secure paddocks for grazing cattle or horses, creek frontage, disused dairy/yards and loading race. If you are searching for the ideal rural lifestyle property then this is it. Call today to arrange an inspection.

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• Well priced, well maintained 2 BR unit close to shops. Wide driveway • OP living; kitchen with pantry & breakfast bar, meals & lounge areas. • Lockup garage, ramp. Level backyard. Quiet location at back of complex.

• Superb location across from schools. 4 BR /2 bthrm brick veneer home • Nth facing updated kitchen/dining & large sep. lounge. Bungalow. • Double garage/carport off covered outdoor area. Currently tenanted.

• Classic home in private, restful setting. Large main bedroom. • Nth facing lounge, spacious kitchen/dining. Covered BBQ area. • Courtyard like gardens. Solar power. A popular sought after location.

• Loads of living space inside & out. 4 BRs, close to schools. • OP updated kitchen/dining , lounge. 2nd lounge, Huge new en suite. • High dble garage. Pitched roof all weather play & entertaining area.

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• Immaculate inside & out. 4BR family home. Close to schools & shops. • Light-filled renovated kitchen/family room & elegant lounge/dining • Huge covered, private BBQ area. Single-tandem garage. Quiet location

• 3 BRs, updated bathrooms, 3 spacious living areas. Updated kitchen • Lge. lounge (Coonara.) 2nd lounge/ rumpus room. 2 x R/C A/C. Views • Private alfresco area. Low maintenance gardens. Close to schools

• 5 superb acres, fully renovated 4 BR home. Lge. kitchen/family room • 2nd lounge or 5th BR. Dam, machinery shed, old dairy, 2- bay carport • Well fenced, established fruit trees. Sealed road, magnificent views

• Low maintenance 3,007m2 block. 3 bay shed & workshop, dble garage • 3 BR quality brick home. Modern kitchen/dining, 2 large living rooms • The ultimate in garaged & outdoor parking. Private, peaceful location

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With three bedrooms plus study, the master has an ensuite and walk in robe, the family bedrooms have built-ins and the family bathroom and separate toilet are central. The open plan kitchen with a meals and living area opens to a separate lounge. The kitchen is all electric with an island bench and brekky bar, large prep and bench areas, and loads of cupboards and storage. Other features of the home include an undercover patio / alfresco area that are ideal for outdoor entertaining and parties, ducted mains gas heating, reverse cycle air conditioning, heat pump hot wa-

ter system, and double garage with rear roller door. Situated on a 782m2 block with side access, the yard has low maintenance lawn areas, raised garden beds and established plantings also a small garage/workshop plus a garden shed. For more information or to arrange a personal inspection please call Peter Bellingham at SEJ Leongatha.

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It is the most desirable 10 acres you’ll ever find, ideal for horses in every way. First impressions of this home are of the wonderful generosity of space. There is 48 squares under roofline, 29.34 squares of living. 13.45 squares of bull nosed verandas surrounding the home including a magnificent north facing 7m x22 m deck with stunning rural views. The home has a strong Federation flavour with decorative cornices, architraves, skirting boards and 10 ft ceilings. The entire home has beautiful polished hardwood floors throughout. Comprising four bedrooms, the main is a large, spectacular room with an attractive bay window, walk in robe and ensuite. Its other bedrooms have generous built in robes. The kitchen/ dining room is a huge space, which opens out onto the massive deck. The kitchen will delight cooks in the family with its beautiful blackwood cabinetry, generous storage space and quality appliances.

The lounge room is yet another spacious room which also has a feature bay window. A welcome cost saving extra in this home is a 4.6 klw solar system. The property has an amazing 43m x 20m shed with concrete floors and industrial lighting throughout which lends itself to a variety of uses. There is also a handy set of stockyards and 41,000 gallon tank for more than ample water supply. Another of the many features is a circular driveway that includes a water fountain surrounded by a spectacular display of roses. Inspection of this very special property is invited.

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Splashing good time SOUTH Gippsland Splash leisure centre at Leongatha was packed with families making the most of the school holidays last Tuesday, April 5.

Fun and games: from left, Luke, Macie, Annika, Hattie, Kiarrah and Ayla enjoyed a day of water activities at South Gippsland Splash, Leongatha last Tuesday, April 5.

Council backs Kilcunda THE Bass Coast Shire Council endorsed the Kilcunda foreshore management plan recently. This will provide direction for the management of the Kilcunda foreshore and Kilcunda section of the Bass Coast Rail Trail reserve for the next 10 years. The plan was developed following several periods of public consultation during which the community provided comment on the draft management plan. “The community told us it valued the Kilcunda foreshore for its unique natural environment, cultural significance and many the recreational opportunities for which the foreshore provides,” deputy mayor Cr Bradley Drew said. “The management plan reinforces the protection and further enhancement of these values, and also

supports conservation of the environment through recommendations including environmental weed and pest animal control, revegetation, and protection of the endangered hooded plover. “The protection of cultural heritage is also supported through programs such as the preservation and renewal of the iconic trestle bridge and protection of indigenous cultural heritage values and sites.” Cr Drew said the plan also contains recommendations relating to the maintenance and renewal of many public facilities and the development of some new facilities. “The plan supports further planning with the community for the Kilcunda main foreshore car park area. The highly used precinct is popular amongst locals and tourists and is the site for community events,” he said. “The management plan also rec-

The Leongatha pool hosted a range of water activities for children along with a jumping castle and a guest face painter for the flash sale day. “We had a really fun day. There was a lot going on and we had plenty of people come along,” YMCA regional manager Erin Nugent said. “We had inflatable toys in the pool and children played games like hungry hippos and ball games.” The Roughead Street precinct hosted intensive swimming programs during the school holidays and new members benefited from two free weeks of lessons when they signed up on the flash sale day. “We had really good numbers this summer and

over the holidays. Families have been coming to the

pool regularly on their time off,” Ms Nugent said.

Jumping Jem: Leongatha’s Jemma Rump enjoyed bouncing around on the jumping castle at South Gippsland Splash in Leongatha last Tuesday, April 5 when the aquatic centre held fun holiday activities.

ognises the important work of many volunteer groups who conduct activities on the Kilcunda foreshore and supports the future activities of these groups.” During consultation for this project, the community expressed concern over several traffic issues at Kilcunda, many of which are associated with the Bass Highway. “Whilst out of the scope of the foreshore plan, the community noted in particular the problem outside the small shopping village needs to be addressed,” Cr Drew said. “Although this road is not within the Kilcunda foreshore, we will be advocating on behalf of the community to VicRoads to find a more appropriate and safer outcome for the community and its visitors for this area.” Council will now identify potential funding for the various works identified in the plan.

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Splashing around: from left, Claire and Emily Glasgow from Korumburra enjoyed a day of activities at South Gippsland Splash, Leongatha last Tuesday, April 5.

Respected agent joins Insight Fire restrictions go JOHN O’Connor has FIRE restrictions have been lifted in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires, but residents should remain vigilant.

emerged from retirement to return to the real estate industry he loves. He has joined the team at Insight Real Estate, Leongatha, run by his former colleague Lindsay Powney and his wife Robyn. With 25 years’ experience in the industry, John is excited about his new role. “Since I have been in the seat, I realise I have got the fire in the belly,” he said. “I like matching people with property and never take a short term view of that. Over the years you gain a reputation and in real estate, that is important. “I also love the marketing side of it. I’m a keen photographer and enjoy what you can do on the web. It’s just a great opportunity to present a property in a lovely way.” John said he was looking forward to assisting buyers

Welcome aboard: John O’Connor (second from right) is welcomed to the team at Insight Real Estate, Leongatha by principal Lindsay Powney, Robyn Powney (far left) and Kerrie Fleming. and sellers. “The foot traffic past our office is wonderful and the window works a treat. I will be active in Leongatha and all surrounding towns,” he said. Lindsay welcomed John back into real estate as a “highly valued addition to our team”.

“John brings over 25 years of real estate experience in the local communities to our office. We are delighted to have John come on board to meet our growing demands,” he said. Robyn has admired John’s achievements in real estate and extensive com-

munity involvement. He is a member of Leongatha Rotary Club, Leongatha Bowls Club and Foster Photography Club. “John’s expertise can only strengthen our successful business, ensuring we continue to provide the best service possible to our clients,” Robyn said.

The Fire Danger Period and Fire Prohibited Periods finish on April 11 in South Gippsland, but South Gippsland Shire Council is urging residents not to be complacent following an exceptionally dry summer season. Council’s coordinator grants and emergency management Penni Ellicott said although the Country Fire Authority (CFA) places only limited restrictions on the lighting of fires in the open air outside the Fire Danger Period, lighting of fires may be fully or partly restricted under legislation and by-laws administered by municipalities and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP). “People should always call the relevant authorities before lighting any fires, even when fire restrictions have been lifted,” she said. “A person who lights a fire in dangerous weather or fuel conditions or lights a fire that damages another person’s property whether intentionally or not is guilty of a serious crime.

“The weather may be starting to cool down, but people still need to careful.” People should ring the Vicfire Burn Off Line before conducting any burns. Any fire left unattended in windy conditions can spread into bushland, onto a neighbour’s property or into other materials. These messages are just as applicable to those enjoying national parks and state forests. “People should be careful with the use of campfires over this period as they were in the Fire Danger Period, particularly along the coastal strip where most damaging fires are wind driven,” Mrs Ellicott said. Always remember to: • check local by-laws before burningoff and never leave a burn-off unattended; • tell your neighbours and call the Vicfire Burn Off Line on 1800 668 511 so that brigades don’t get called out to burnoffs unnecessarily; • check the weather forecast before you burn off and never burn off in dry, hot, windy conditions; Information about fire restrictions is also available in CFA’s ‘Can I or Can’t I’ brochure available at www.cfa.vic.gov.au/restrictions or by phoning the Victorian Bushfire Information Line on 1800 240 667.

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New Elantra stronger, safer and built to last HYUNDAI’S brochures say its small cars are “a joy to drive”. And it is true, as one would expect from this car manufacturer; its cars seem to get better and better with each new model. Edneys Leongatha provided The Star with one of Hyundai’s best known cars, an Elantra - in fact the all new Elantra Elite - for a test drive. This is a smart looking car no matter how you look at it. The appearance of the car is based on what is known in the motor car industry as ‘fluidic sculpture design’ and Hyundai adopts these design elements to perfection, and uses them to improve the aerodynamics and energy efficiency of the vehicle. From the position of the driver’s seat it is smarter still; this is an obviously well equipped car with many metallic elements, giving the panel a stylish ambience. The leather appointed seats provide excellent comfort and support, and the premium steering wheel has a classy feel. The touch screen audio system has a huge seven inch display with MP3 capability, six speakers and Apple Carplay. Everything the market has come to expect in a new car is front and centre in the Elantra Elite with Bluetooth connectivity providing hands free phone and audio streaming. The car has keyless entry and push button start. Safety features are numerous as one has come to expect from this car

Smart car: the aerodynamics of the Hyundai range are based on what is known in the motor car industry as ‘fluidic sculture design”. The Elantra cuts a striking figure in Marina Blue and is equipped with an impressive range of driver comforts and safety features which make driving the vehicle a joy. maker which does safety so well. It has comprehensive air bags including side curtain airbags. The Elantra Elite has a traction control system, anti-lock braking

system, electronic brake force distribution, brake assist system, hill start assist control and vehicle stability management. There is a rear view camera with

display integrated into the touch screen display and dusk sensing headlights with welcome and escort function. The driver’s rear view mirror is an

electochromatic auto dimming unit. Naturally the car has cruise control; well not just cruise control, it has dual zone climate control. The wipers are rain sensing. When you put your foot down the two litre capacity engine, six speed automatic kicks into action and the car proves to have plenty of power under the bonnet. This is always a confidence boosting moment in a car when it confirms itself as having the power you want and hope it has. Vehicles destined for Australia manufactured by Hyundai are put through a gruelling set of uniquely Australian road tests so they’ll tackle some of the most arduous driving conditions. Hyundai believes owning a car should be an enjoyable, stress free experience with service that doesn’t end in the showroom. That’s why every new Hyundai comes with iCare. Hyundai new cars have a warranty that goes the distance: five years with unlimited kilometres. Hyundai says the warranty is proof of its belief in the manufacturing, quality, control, and design that’s gone into your vehicle. There are no unpleasant service cost surprises with Hyundai’s lifetime service plan two. Test drive the car yourself at Edney’s Leongatha where the award winning staff will provide you with the perfect introduction to this or any other new car.

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Take care of your battery THE battery is known as the heart of the vehicle and should be regularly maintained and serviced.

Windfall: Lee Beattie of Leongatha with the four three day tickets she won in the Racing Paradise competition to see the V8 Supercars at Phillip Island in November. Since giving up full time work recently she and her husband had decided they wouldn’t be able to afford to go but that has all changed now.

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As the battery comes to the end of its life, there are many warning signs and maintenance tips to ensure you are getting the most out of your battery. Check the age of the battery regularly. Most batteries have a life of around three years. If the vehicle has a battery warning light, always keep an eye on it and if it does turn on, seek professional advice. If a vehicle is struggling to start or is cranking slowly, this can be a sign of a weak battery. Listen for strange or unusual sounds when starting your vehicle. Always ensure batteries are kept clean and dry. Water, dust and dirt left on the battery can lead to corrosion and cause the battery to deteriorate. Keeping the vehicle indoors (garages, undercover car parks etc), will protect the battery from the cold and ensure starting the vehicle is much easier. Generally located on the top of the battery, check the battery terminals/ connections are clean and tightened to enable the best possible current flow. Having corrosion on the terminals can interrupt the proper current flow, by

adding electrical resistance. Corrosion on the terminals is quite common and can prevent the vehicle from starting if unclean. The best way to clean the terminals is to disconnect the battery and clean the battery with a small amount of water and a wire brush. Before fitting the battery back into the car, wipe down and make sure the terminals and connections are both completely dry of the water. Applying a small amount of anticorrosion terminal grease can also help but is not essential. Be sure to wear protective gear (gloves, long sleeves, long pants, closed-toe shoes and safety eye wear). Under-charged batteries or batteries that are not used often will slowly loose life/go flat over time which will ultimately lessen the life of the battery. Charging accessories are available at your local Autobarn store. When to replace your battery: • if the vehicle is having problems cranking when starting, this is often a sign that the battery has low charge or is deteriorating; • if a clicking or ticking noise happens when starting the vehicle, this can be a sign of a completely flat battery or that the battery is too weak to provide

enough voltage to the starter motor; • if the battery is in poor physical condition; and • after about three years. Each Autobarn store has trained staff in how to replace automotive batteries, so pop into your local store if you require assistance or if you have any questions. To disconnect the current car battery, ensure the car is parked in a safe place, turned off and on level ground, remove the battery terminals, by first removing the negative (-) terminal and then the positive terminal (+) second. Avoid letting the battery leads come in contact with each other. Remove the restraints that hold the battery in place and remove the battery from the engine bay. Clean and dry the battery; see above. Install the new battery. Place the new battery in and tighten the battery restraints ensuring the battery will not move or rattle. Connect the battery terminals, this time connecting the positive (+) first and then the negative (-) terminal. Start the vehicle. Information courtesy of Autobarn. com.au. See the website for other motoring tips.

Adoption of ‘effects test’ a big win for small business THE Federal Government’s adoption of the Harper Review’s ‘effects test’ amendment to the Competition and Consumer Act has been praised as a win for motorists and small automotive businesses. VACC, the peak body for Victoria’s automotive industry, said the decision will create a more level playing field between independent smash repairers and large insurance conglomerates, and between independent fuel retailers and supermarket operated chains around the country. “It’s the stone in the sling in the David and Goliath battle,” VACC executive director Geoff Gwilym said. “Currently our body repair members report they are being pressured to compromise on the quality of their work in order to meet insurer demands. With strengthened competition law, we hope to see a fairer deal for body repairers, in turn leading to better repairs for motorists.” Mr Gwilym said a fairer competitive environment will help protect small business from the sometimes unfair tactics of big business. “We’re also delighted to see a better deal for independent service sta-

tions, who will be able to stand up to the dominance of the supermarket chains. The supermarkets will say this is bad for motorists but let me make this clear: the more competition in a market, the better the deal for the consumer,” he said. Mr Gwilym applauded the Federal Government’s leadership and bravery in standing up for small business and said the Parliament should adopt the far-sighted policy position. “VACC urges the opposition and cross bench senators to support the transition of this legislation through Parliament,” he said. “There have been no completely reliable levers to use against the misuse of market power in the past. This has caused a lessening of competition and created a barrier to entry for many innovative people and companies from entering the marketplace. “Small business operators will now be better able to compete in the marketplace. That is good for business, good for jobs, and good for the community.” VACC has been advocating continuously with its national affiliate, the Motor Trades Association of Australia and its CEO, Mr Richard Dudley, on this issue since the Harper Review was

handed to the Abbott Government in March 2015. The national association and VACC are extremely pleased with the results of all this effort. The Government will introduce the legislation to Parliament later in 2016.

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Holden Spark shines in Wonthaggi THE all new Holden Spark is a proud addition to Wonthaggi Holden’s showroom and is designed to impress. Perfect for all ages, this compact four door hatch is tailored to suit everyone and is easy to drive and handle. “I think lots of people will be very surprised with the new Holden Spark because it handles extremely well and it is so zippy on the road,” sales consultant James Chetcuti said. Looks can be deceiving and the Holden Spark provides plenty of space to seat adults and children comfortably, as well as offering additional room for the weekly shopping load. Achieving a five star safety rating, the car includes a range of modern features including driver, passenger and curtain air bags, electronic stability control, big headlights, daytime running lamps, and a powerful and fuel efficient 1.4 litre petrol motor that delivers every time you drive it. Packed with everything you need to travel in style and comfort , the Spark also includes Apple or Android CarPlay – a smarter and much safer way to keep you con-

nected while driving. Apple and Android CarPlay also allow you to access google maps and listen to music safely behind the wheel, helping you to enjoy the journey to your next destination. “No other small car would have these features at this price range. I think a lot of people will be very impressed with the Holden Spark, starting at only $14,990 drive away for the manual,” Mr Chetcuti said. “It’s definitely a very smart car and really needs to be test driven now.” The Spark also features a great range of colours and a huge section of accessories for you to totally customise your Spark to suit you. “It’s good to be different,” Mr Chetcuti said. The Holden showroom boasts a range of other new models as well, including the Captiva, Cruze Colorado and the New VFII Commodores. With Wonthaggi Holden’s three years free servicing and free auto upgrade on selected models, you are sure to find an excellent deal to suit your needs at Wonthaggi Holden. Hurry in to Wonthaggi Holden’s showroom to see the new 2016 range of the Holden vehicles.

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Parents’ driving attitudes influence learners PARENTS are being urged to make every drive a good example, as students return to the classroom to start term two.

Set example: research has shown a relationship between parents’ driving styles and those of their children.

International research has shown there is a relationship between parents’ driving styles and those of their children in the first year they have their licence. TAC road safety manager Samantha Cockfield said the findings are a reminder of why it is important for parents to be mindful of the impact of their attitude behind the wheel. “As the before and after school pick-ups start up again, the onus is on parents to set the best example they can for their children,” Ms Cockfield said. Children’s learning of driving behaviour starts long before they turn 16. The pivotal role parents play in their children’s development is highlighted in the TAC’s ‘Strings’ campaign which returns to television this week. “What this campaign illustrates is how observant children are in their formative years,” Ms Cockfield said. “It might be easy to forget sometimes, but the way parents conduct themselves in everyday life can really shape their children’s actions in the future. “If we are to achieve our goal of zero deaths and serious injuries on Victorian roads in the future, everyone needs to play their part. “For parents, this means acting as role models every time they get behind the wheel, especially when children are in the car. “The best example anyone can set is driving in a safe, calm manner, the sort of behaviour you would like to see from your own children.” The campaign will run from next Wednesday until the end of the month.

Blackouts a major cause of serious crashes WORLD first Victorian research has linked blackouts due to medical conditions, with nearly one in five serious injury crashes on the state’s roads. The trend has prompted the Transport Accident Commission to call on Victorians living with medical conditions to speak to their doctors about factors that may affect their ability to drive safely. For the past 18 months, researchers from Monash University Accident Research Centre have been examining crashes resulting in serious injuries as part of the $8 million TAC funded

Enhanced Crash Investigation Study (ECIS). TAC senior road safety manager Samantha Cockfield said some of the world’s leading road safety experts were briefed on interim findings from the study at a MUARC-TAC Road Safety Seminar in Melbourne recently. Of the 107 crashes investigated so far, 19 (17 percent) occurred after the driver experienced a blackout behind the wheel. The main causes for the blackouts were seizures caused by epilepsy and other medical conditions, heart conditions and uncontrolled diabetes. “These findings indicate medical conditions could play a bigger role in serious injury crashes

than was previously thought,” Ms Cockfield said. “It is extremely important people with ongoing health issues speak to their doctors about whether their condition or their medications may impact on their ability to stay safe on the roads.” By the end of 2016, the ECIS will have examined 400 Victorian serious injury crashes in microscopic detail. Drowsiness was identified as the leading cause of the crashes examined, with 29 seriously injured drivers (27 percent) recalling feeling tired behind the wheel when the crash happened. ECIS researchers examined about

5000 individual pieces of information relating to each crash. Ms Cockfield said insights gleaned from the ECIS would help inform Victoria’s efforts to create a safer road system as the state move towards its goal of zero road deaths and serious injuries. “For too long we have looked at our road trauma problem based purely on the number of lives we’ve lost in a year,” Ms Cockfield said. “That is a powerful measure but it does tend to overshadow the fact nearly 6000 people are admitted to hospital after road accidents each year in this state.”

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Brigade rewards ladies THE Fish Creek and District Fire Brigade held a dinner on April 1 to acknowledge the continued work and effort of members of the ladies auxiliary and mark the end of another busy fire season. Service medals were presented to five dedicated members of the auxiliary, ranging from 10 years of service up to 30 years of service. Auxiliary president Kath Gilbert thanked the ladies for their continued willingness and ability to provide food at short notice for brigade members after

incidents, as well as on total fire ban days for the workers at the Local Command Facility at the Fish Creek station. The ladies were also thanked for their continued fundraising efforts. Ladies have enquired about joining the auxiliary and with only six years to go until the auxiliary celebrates its 50th anniversary, it is a great time to increase membership. The next meeting is scheduled for 7.30pm on Monday, May 9 at the Fish Creek Fire Station and everyone is welcome. If you would like further information, contact Kath on 0419 135 992.

Coming together: unwinding after an energetic rehearsal of Step in Time, Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s Mary Poppins dancers are, from left, Bella Thorpe, Shelley Lawrence, Morgan Mitchelson, Matilda Chalmers, choreographer Lisa Pellin, Grace Patterson, Georgia Anton, Adrian Darakai (Bert), Jackson Patterson, and Maddie Krausz.

Thanks a million: members of the Fish Creek and District Fire Brigade’s ladies auxiliary to receive service medals were, from left, Imelda Elliott, 30 years; Glenys Thompson, 30 years; Helen Pulham, 25 years; Carol Bohn (back row), 15 years; and Sharyn Fisher, 10 years.

Mary Poppins dancers finetune footwork COORDINATING a dance routine for 50 dancers of varying ages and abilities is a mammoth task, but it is one dance teacher Lisa Pellin is taking in her stride as she prepares the cast of Lyric Theatre’s upcoming production of Mary Poppins.

“It’s a bit of challenge and we have to think outside of the box and see what we can get happening. There’s a broad range of ages and standards, and we’re giving everyone a chance, while keeping the standard high,” she said. The result is some amazing choreography, which includes Adrian

Darakai’s character Bert tap dancing with the chimney sweeps on London’s rooftops in Step In Time, and a fun dance sequence in Let’s Go Fly a Kite. There’s a great camaraderie among the team, with everyone helping each other out and the early results are impressive. A Lyric production is not new to Lisa. She was choreographer for Oliver, 42 nd Street, Guys and Dolls, Me and My Gal, among others. It’s been an eight year break since her last production. It’s the first time she’s worked with so many children on a musical, and her encouragement and patience is impressive. “It’s a real challenge for everyone,

but it is lots of fun,” Lisa said. Lisa has no intention of a cameo appearance on stage; she is very much a behind the scenes person, contributing many hours of planning and rehearsals. At some sessions she has been joined by her son Xavier, who supports the dancers and helps the cast to master the choreography. The hard work is paying off and audiences will delight in the fabulous dance numbers. Mary Poppins will open on Friday night, July 1. The show closes on Saturday, July 16. Tickets are available online through the Leongatha Lyric Theatre website, www.lyrictheatre.net. au. Tickets cost $35 for adults, and $25 for concession and children.

Outdoors fun: from left, Soliel, Dugald and Tore Christie-Johnston had a ball at Phillip Island Nature Parks’ annual Dads’n’Kids camping event.

Dads, children enjoy jam packed weekend WHAT do you do with some imagination and a stack of recycled newspaper? Turn your dad into a superhero of course, bestowing upon them such superpowers as flight. This was just one of the fun activities enjoyed by the 14 dads and 20 children who participated in Phillip Island Nature Parks’ annual Dads‘n’Kids camping event held at Churchill Island recently. The weather was just perfect for the sand castle building competition, held on Summerlands Beach. This year’s theme of ‘Bigger is Better’ saw larger than life penguins, octopus, fish and turtles being constructed as well as entire cities complete with houses, castles, defensive walls and motorbike tracks, giving the penguins a slightly different landscape to observe as they crossed the beach that evening. Dads and children tested their knowledge of each other by answering such tricky

questions as “Who is your child’s best friend this week?” and “When he was a child, what did dad want to be when he grew up?” Helen Masters, education ranger with Phillip Island Nature Parks said, “It was fantastic to see such a good turn out for this year’s event, with a total of 12 girls and eight boys spending the weekend outdoors with their dads. “Everyone really enjoyed some of the old favourite activities like, the night-time koala prowl, and definitely cooking damper and marshmallows over the open fire”. Other activities included some fun teambuilding games , and a scavenger hunt which saw families searching all around Churchill Island for lots of hidden treasures including tiny shells, tufts of sheep wool and peacock feathers. “Mums will have their chance to spend some outdoors time with their children in the safe and welcoming environment of Churchill Island during the inaugural Mums’n’Kids camping weekend, due to be held later this year,” Ms Masters said.

City bound: members of Leongatha Probus Club discovered some intriguing attractions around Melbourne during a recent visit.

Probus explores city LEONGATHA Probus Club members explored fascinating locations around Melbourne recently. They visited the heritage listed building of The Mission to Seafarers, learning about the services provided to seamen.

At the nearby Police Museum, they discovered how police uniforms have changed over time, and learned the sad stories of the Russell Street bombing and that bushranger Ned Kelly was not a national hero. After a lunch of fish and chips at The Mission To Seafarers, they explored the Melbourne Fire Brigade Museum to

discover how transport and communications have changed over the years. A most interesting day was had by all, living up to the Probus motto, “Fellowship, friendship and fun”. Club members thanked Jenny Teague for organising the day. For information about Probus phone Pauline on 5662 3996.

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Picnic raises $6000 for Red Cross A PERFECT day greeted visitors to the Waratah Red Cross’ beach walk and picnic on the spectacular property Maitland, owned by Ross and Sue Svenson, recently.

Serene spot: the beach at low tide was enjoyed by many walkers at the Red Cross picnic.

More than 200 people enjoyed lunch in the sunshine and walked along the beach to Grinder Point. The day was successful, raising more than $6000. The usual high standard of salads, exotic sausages and delicious slices, combined with the pleasure of meeting up with friends, made for a happy occasion. Numerous raffles were held and many local people, including Red Cross members donated generously to the prizes. Some of the sponsors included Ahearns Fresh Food Foster, Cape View Tarwin Lower, Fish Creek Hotel, Moos at Meeniyan, Waratah Hills Winery and Waratah Lodge. A painting and a signed children’s book were also generously donated towards the raffle.

Tucker time: from left, Michelle Gabriel, Barbara Ford and Gillian Carpenter were enthusiastic workers for the Waratah Red Cross Picnic and Walk.

Leongatha Red Cross THE passing of Peter Forrester, long standing member, Dot Forrester’s husband, was acknowledged by Leongatha Red Cross members recently. The public is thanked for their support of the recent Red Cross Stall and raffle, with $2000 sent to head office, plus another $520 toward the Cyclone Winston Appeal.

Recently the ABC partnered with Red Cross to raise $1.5 million for the cyclone Winston appeal. New Red Cross CEO Judy Slatyer was delighted with this result. Red Cross does make a difference in the world. If you would like to be a part of this world wide movement, come along to our meetings held in the RSL meeting room at 10.30am on the last Thursday of the month.

Out, about: the Waratah Red Cross Picnic and Walk was a wonderful day for family and friends. Pictured from left, Annie Owen, Sue Svenson with Archie Beavis in front, Max Sheahan, Zel Svenson with baby Alby Beavis and Ned Sheahan.

Safe, sound: Graeme Burgan of Phillip Island Nature Parks rescues a shearwater fledging.

Birds bound for Alaska THE annual short tailed shearwater migration is anticipated to begin in mid April, and Phillip Island Nature Parks is seeking community support to ensure the safe passage of the birds. “We expect most of the shearwater chicks will depart sometime between April 18 and May 8,” said Jodi Bellett, wildlife rescue and rehabilitation officer at Phillip Island Nature Parks. “During that time birds may be on roads as they learn to fly. We urge drivers to take care.” The birds are known to flock to the San Remo bridge lights. As in past years, the bridge lights will be switched off for a few nights around April 25 during the peak of departure. Signs will be placed at either end to warn drivers of the changed traffic conditions. “We thank SP AusNet, Vic Roads and Bass Coast Shire Council for their assis-

tance in ensuring the safe migration of the birds from Phillip Island,” Ms Bellett said. Nature Parks staff will be patrolling areas where the birds land on roads, particularly around Surf Beach, Cape Woolamai and near the Penguin Parade. Since the inception of the Shearwater Rescue Patrol in 1999, thousands of birds have been saved from the roads as they attempt to fly. Community support has been instrumental in reducing the number of shearwaters killed or injured on roads. Short tailed shearwaters arrive on Phillip Island in September and spend the summer raising their single chick in a sand dune burrow. They undertake one of the most incredible migrations, flying 16,000km to feed near Alaska during the Australian winter. Adults begin migration in mid April, the chicks leave two weeks later with no guidance. Many chicks are killed each year on the roads at night. Shearwater rescue is an initiative to reduce these deaths.

City fun: from left, Graham Rees, Paul Drew, John Evison and Donna Ravelich from the South Gippsland Social Support Group which meets in Wonthaggi each week, enjoyed the sights of Queen Victoria Market on a recent visit.

City camp opens eyes PARTICIPANTS from Headway Gippsland’s South Gippsland, Latrobe Valley and Warragul social support groups attended the City CYC camp in Melbourne recently. The groups use recreational ac-

tivities to promote development and maintenance of social skills participants with an acquired brain injury. The CYC camp is in a recently refurbished 1920s building in Collins Street, Melbourne. The participants enjoyed luxurious accommodation many had not experienced before.

Some highlights included a tram ride, shopping, visiting the Shrine of Remembrance, Botanical Gardens, going to and watching Moomba, Federation Square and other events. Evening activities included watching fireworks from the Eureka Tower, Southbank and the footbridge.

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Loch shows mercy during Lent ST VINCENT’S Catholic Church Loch used the season of Lent to showcase the Jubilee Year of Mercy established by Pope Francis in December 2015.

The meaning of the word ‘Mercy’ was unpacked into six meanings with each one showcased to the congregation on the six Sundays of Lent, including forgiveness, tolerance, mercy in action, kindness, patience and generosity. Parishioners were invited to write

reflections on each topic then seal them anonymously in an envelope. On Good Friday, following the Stations of the Cross at St Vincent’s, all the envelopes were ceremoniously burned with smoke and fumes conveying reflections right into God’s hands.

A Star is born

Meaningful act: Lizzie Dourley places her family’s envelope in the fire while John Kemper, her brother Cameron and mother Kate look on.

LOGAN Elliot Goulding was born on April 3 at Leongatha Hospital. Logan is the first baby for Luke Goulding and Jessica Verboon of Leongatha.

TESS Verity Baillie was born at Bass Coast Regional Health, Wonthaggi, on March 31. She is the first daughter for Chris and Cara Baillie of Lang Lang, and a sister for Blair, 21 months.

Towns dig deep for hospital THE Loch, Poowong and Nyora communities expect to donate $13,000 to the Royal Children’s Hospital as a result of another successful Family Fun Day at Loch recently. The Loch community has held a fundraising event in some form for more than 20 years. The Poowong and District Apex Club took on the running of the event in 2001 and ran it with great success, with the event getting bigger every year. Unfortunately due to a lack of numbers, the Apex club has folded, but a group of dedicated volunteers vowed to keep the day running. They call themselves the Community Comrades and consist of past Apexians, their children and other volunteers who have been generous to

Looking the part: Ruby Hussey of Loch made a fine tiger at the Poowong, Loch, Nyora Good Friday Family Fun Day. assist in a variety of ways. This strengthening of volunteers from the community has led to this year’s event being bigger and better than ever. The Poowong, Loch, Nyora Good Friday Family Fun Day consists of fun for children in the form of jumping castles and games donated by Starsearch En-

tertainment, tractor rides, a display by a medieval society, football, inflatable games, free Easter egg hunts, free craft tent and face painting. While children are entertained, adults buy spinning wheel tickets to win the chance to choose from a wide variety of donated goods, raffle tickets, buy food and drinks. Many spinning wheel prizes were donated by businesses from Loch, Poowong, Korumburra, Warragul and Drouin. There was even a tug of war between CFA members and a professional group led by Derek Luke, providing entertainment for all. In the past few past years the day has donated a minimum of $9000 to the hospital. This year, with a crowd estimated in excess of 500, the group will be able to donate $13,000 from the generous community. The day also has a Facebook page if anyone is interested in donating in any way for 2017.

Heave, ho: a tug of war at the Poowong, Loch, Nyora Good Friday Family Fun Day entertained onlookers.

TAMIKA Louise Conway was born on March 23 at Leongatha Hospital. Tamika is the first baby for Matthew Conway and Rachael Dickens of Leongatha.

ELLA Grace Foster is the first child for Leigh and Amanda Foster of Leongatha. Ella was born on Wednesday, March 9 at Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon.

Milpara Community House news WE’RE back and ready for term two.

JAI Foat was born on February 20 at Leongatha Hospital. Jai is the first baby for Callum Foat and Katie Davis of Lance Creek.

“Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present,” said Jim Rohn. With that in mind, is it time you did something for yourself? Would you like to make some new friends? Try something new? Develop a new skill or build on your job skills? Milpara is an excellent place to do all of these things. In term two we have a lot on offer. From general education, computers and technology, to accredited courses and special interest classes and groups, there are many new classes and

courses just for term two. Korumburra residents should have received the term program in the mail. Milpara is assisting in the consultation process for the Korumburra Skate Park. This is a call out to all the Korumburra youth who have an interest in the park. Past, present and future users, this is your chance to get involved. Parents and interested parties also welcome. Our next meeting will be late afternoon on Wednesday, April 20. We’d love to see you at the meeting. If you have any enquiries please call on of our friendly staff Jenni, Leisa and Belinda on 56552524.

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Come and play in May Dig in: from left, Bass Coast Specialist School students James and Tobin enjoy some delicious Vita Brits during the breakfast club program.

Children enjoy a better breakfast BREAKFAST is the most important meal of the day and Bass Coast Specialist School at Wonthaggi is dedicated to reinforcing the message to its students. The task is now much easier, following the roll out of breakfast clubs in 500 Victorian schools, thanks to the State Government. Bass Coast Specialist School was selected to be involved in the $13.7 million breakfast club program, which aims to feed 25,000 students in term one. “The State Government has got on with the job of building the education state and helping students in classrooms across Gippsland to get a chance at a great education,” Eastern Victorian Region MLC Harriet Shing said. “I commend staff for their commitment to their students. Without this commitment by school staff, breakfast clubs could not operate.” Bass Coast Specialist School principal Edith Gray said she considered the school extremely lucky to be one of the first schools in the roll out of breakfast clubs. “We have a school of 60 and around half come to school without eating breakfast. Some of our students travel here from as far as Grantville, so it’s reasonable to assume

they skipped breakfast to get to the bus on time,” Ms Gray said. “A nutritionist worked out what the children should be eating and we had a huge delivery of Vita Brits, milk and tinned fruit sent to us.” The school had provided the students with toast in the past, but the students are now changing their dietary habits and getting used to the healthier option. “We realise the importance of breakfast and we started the breakfast club on the first day back at school. It has been fabulous,” Ms Gray said. “It’s amazing to see the students eating food that’s a whole lot better for them. They are more settled in classrooms throughout the day and maintain their concentration and energy levels.” Ms Gray said the students love the breakfast club and noticed they had been happier in the mornings since the program started. “The fruit is lovely and I think our students really enjoy routine; breakfast is served as soon as they get to their classroom at 9am. It’s a fabulous, well organised program,” she said. The State Government aims to continue to support schools during its term, including a $566 million boost to equity funding over four years.

More beds, faster care at Wonthaggi hospital TWO extra beds were delivered to Bass Coast Health (BCH), expanding its subacute service capacity. The State Government fulfilled its commitment to open 101 new beds and points of care through the $200 million beds rescue fund – less than one year after it was promised – which resulted in the additional beds for BCH. “In less than a year, we have opened 101 new beds and points of care as promised – including two beds for the Wonthaggi hospital – so Bass Coast patients can access the care they need, when they need it,” Eastern Victorian MLC Harriet Shing said. “Our beds rescue fund will mean 48 ex-

tra patients in the Bass Coast region, including Phillip Island, will get the treatment they need sooner.” The new subacute beds are fully operational, and will mean an extra 48 patients will be treated each year, reducing waiting times for those needing care. Last year, former Australian Medical Association (AMA) Victoria president Dr Douglas Travis carried out the most comprehensive review ever undertaken into the capacity of Victoria’s hospitals. In line with his recommendations, the 2015-16 Victorian budget delivered $200 million to open 101 beds and points of care at hospitals across the state, which will treat nearly 20,000 extra patients every year.

Recycle in heart of Leongatha SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will be replacing the existing public litter bins in Leongatha’s Central Business District with new bin enclosures that will enable the separate collection of recyclable materials and rubbish. Bins will be replaced from April and when completed will provide residents and visitors with the option to recycle their waste when away from home. The new bin enclosures will be dyna bolted in place so they can be easily moved if needed to adapt to changes in the streetscape brought about by the Leongatha Revitalisation Works Project which is currently in the planning stage. The cost of implementing the $84,110 project was supported by a grant from the Australian Packaging Covenant Industry Association of $53,863 with the remainder funded from existing operational budgets.

Council’s waste management supervisor Peter Roberts said it was important residents and visitors had the option to make sustainable choices. “The introduction of public place recycling bins will help reduce the amount of litter waste sent to landfill from Leongatha each year and increase the recovery of recyclable packaging materials for recycling into new products,” he said. The project builds on an identical initiative implemented in Korumburra in 2014. The introduction of 20 new bin enclosures in the commercial area of Korumburra has been a great success, diverting about 15 tonnes from landfill and recovering the material for recycling since those enclosures were installed. Both projects are consistent with the aims and objectives of council’s Waste Management Strategy which supports the implementation of initiatives that reduce waste to landfill and recover materials for recycling.

OVER the last seven years, May has become the most popular time for residents and visitors to create, discover and celebrate the arts across Bass Coast and Gippsland. Bass Coast Shire Council is proud to partner with Creative Gippsland, which announced the successful artists in residence for ‘Come and Play, All of May’ – celebrating the arts of Gippsland. Artists were chosen from around Australia and within Gippsland to participate in an opportunity to spend seven days in a Gippsland town and create a piece of work in response to the town’s environment and community. For the host commu-

FAMDA seeks singers FOSTER theatre company FAMDA is seeking a cast for a new musical called Torch to be staged in July.

Creative message: Ulla Taylor, pictured with her artwork Blue Street Lizard, will be the resident artist in Newhaven during May. nities, this will be an opportunity to spend with an artist with new ideas and ways of looking at their community. While hosting the resident artist, members of the community will have an opportunity to learn new skills and acquire a deeper knowledge of a particular art form. In Bass Coast, world travelled artist Ulla Taylor will be in residence in Newhaven during May, hosted by the Newhaven

Residents Group. Ms Taylor is a screever, pavement artist and fresco painter who will be sure to catch people’s imagination. Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said ‘Come and Play’ is an invitation to everyone to be involved in and get inspired by the arts. “During this May, there are close to 30 activities on offer in Bass Coast alone, with open galleries and studios, events and

workshops all welcoming us to experience and immerse ourselves in the creative skills and passion of local and world renowned artists,” she said. “From workshops in nautical knots, fused glass, watercolour or jewellery making, there is something for everyone to keep you busy. There are also exhibitions and bus tours to studios and performances. I encourage everyone to get involved and celebrate the arts in Bass Coast.”

The production looks at the lives and songs of some of the great female singers of the 20th century, women like Judy Garland, Marlene Dietrich, Ella Fitzgerald and Edith Piaf. It features iconic songs from the first half of the 20th century such as Stormy Weather, Nice Work if You Can Get It, My Funny Valentine, You Made Me Love You, Get Happy and many more. The show requires six performers on stage, three singers, two dancers and one narrator who also sings. Auditions will be held from 2pm on Sunday, April 17 at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre to find three female singers/actors/dancers plus two female dancers all aged late teens to 40 and one male MC/narrator/ singer aged late teens to 50. Anyone interested in being involved but unable to be present this Sunday is invited to contact Torch director Chris Dickins on 0428 560 842 to arrange an alternative time. Further information is also available by phoning FAMDA president Tania Pell on 0427 832 303.

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Eggs transformed into art NO ONE can deny the beauty of an egg. This elemental form has been with humankind forever and attained a potent symbolic status across cultures. Representing potential yet to be realised, an ostrich egg presents a perfect blank slate upon which to project an artistic vision. And this is what 40 Gippsland artists have done. The brainchild of Kerry Spokes and Susan Purdy from Gecko Studio Gallery, a unique exhibition opens at 2pm, April 17 at the Fish Creek gallery. The town is considered the creative hub of South Gippsland. L’oeuvre des Oeufs ~ The Work of the Eggs - group exhibition will be held until June 18. A hand-picked collective of quality artists were asked to respond to the egg in whatever way they wished and the results are an extraordinary array of creative talents. Kerry and Susan have seen some of the works in progress but it will be a revelation for all concerned when the exhibi-

tion opens, which is all the more reason to come along to the opening event. Following the “egg show” as it has been referred to, Gecko Studio Gallery will transform into a five month long extended stockroom exhibition titled The Gathering 2016 in the main gallery space. The closing time for the gallery reverted to 4pm from Monday, April 11. Participants confirmed for the egg exhibition are: Lisa Burrell, Melanie Caple, Lian Casson, Claudia Casson, Peter Cole, Caroline Durre, Grant Flather, Rodney Forbes, Sue Gilford, Mandy Gunn, Andrew Hocking, Lisa Hocking, Josephine Jakobi, Catherine Larkins, Chris Larsen, Deb le Cerf, Jan Learmonth, Andrew McPherson, Kath O’Neill, Ann Parry, Jane Power, Susan Purdy, Susan Quinn, Mark Reyment, Wendy Satchell, Heather Shimmen, Kerry Spokes, Annie Stark, Colin Suggett, Mary Sullivan, Abigail Van Rooyen, Suelyn Watterson, Catherine Wheeler, Trevor Wheeler, Helen Wilkinson, Michael Pitts, Janie Frith and Chezz Bradshaw.

Adults, come colour in THE staff at West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation know libraries are a great place to relax, de-stress, be curious and try new things. If you’ve been wondering about all the hype around ‘Colouring-in as a thing’, come along to one of our Autumn Colouring-in clubs and try for yourself. Enjoy the calming and relaxing ben-

efits of a bit of time with some paper and coloured pencils or textas, and meet likeminded people. Bring your own materials if you like, and we will also have a small selection of sheets and pencils available if you are still on L-plate colouring. Clubs are being held throughout autumn in Drouin (5625 1564), Warragul (5622 2848) and Leongatha libraries (5662 4829) at various times throughout the day and evening.

Unique take: Fish Creek artist Andrew McPherson with his work, In His Hands, that will be exhibited at Fish Creek’s Gecko Studio Gallery with other artists.

4x4 and Ute Show’n’Shine Sunday April 17 10am - 2pm

Cars to shine at Grantville The Kernot-Grantville Fire Brigade presents a 4x4 and Ute Show’n’Shine from 10am-2pm, featuring a display of impressive vehicles appealing to all ages and tastes. A silent auction will offer great prizes of four wheel drive lessons, classic car hire, a rally experience, UHF radios and more. Trade stalls will inform and educate, featuring Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment, National Rovers 4x4, Smithies Outback Gear, MW Toolbox, Tyreworks and Berwick Mitsubishi. Willy Golightly will entertain and there will

be a raffle, foodstalls and children’s entertainment including colouring, face painting, Little Pat the fire engine, Little Lex the helicopter, a playground, jumping castle and

horizontal bungy, plus popcorn and fairy floss. Entry in the show’n’shine is $10 per vehicle and spectators are welcome with a gold coin donation.

40 Gippsland artists tackle an ostrich egg each

April 17 to June 18 Opening event Sunday April 17 at 2pm All welcome 15 Falls Rd, Fish Creek 3959. Thursday to Monday, 10am-5pm Phone 5683 2481. See our website for more info www.geckostudiogallery.com.au GEC4810129

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Cabaret entertainment to be staged in July

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Mrs Brown

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Road safety boost HAGELTHORN Street between Baillieu Street East and Billson Street in Wonthaggi is currently undergoing road safety improvements. The works are anticipated to be completed by mid May, weather permitting, and a road closure will be in place throughout the duration of the works. Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said road safety was the focus of the project. “The works will improve safety around the intersection and control the traffic speed at both the intersection and along Hagelthorn Street,” he said. “These road works are important in ensuring the urban road network is safe and sustainable for the community into the future and appropriate levels of service are maintained. “We have notified local residents and

will work closely with them throughout the duration of the works, and ask motorists to please seek an alternate route and parking whilst the works are happening.” The works involve: • to upgrade existing intersections at Baillieu Street East and Hagelthorn Street for road safety purposes. This will occur at both intersections Hagelthorn Street/Baillieu Street East; • new drainage pipes and kerb and channel works along the south (residential) side; • minor pavement widening to support the intersection upgrades and pavement renewal works along Hagelthorn Street; and • installation of appropriate signage and line marking at intersections. The $350,000 project is jointly funded by council’s Local Roads Safety Improvement program and Roads to Recovery.

Agnes Falls lures crowd WITH good weather, the Easter break and school holidays, people had the ideal opportunity to visit the Agnes Falls, with an estimated 1200 people visiting the reserve during the four days of Easter. The falls are an ideal location for a day out. You can bring along a picnic to enjoy and a portable barbecue if you intend to cook, as the picnic tables and new shelter in the picnic grounds are ideal for a family get together, or an outing with friends. Although there is not as much water flowing at present, due to the extreme dry conditions, the falls are still worth seeing as it is not often that so much of the rockface is exposed. Visitors may be lucky enough to see a variety of birds and the resident platypus. If you are interested in supporting or joining Friends of Agnes Falls in the future, further information can be obtained from Kathy on 5688 1400 or email kathleencw@dcsi.net.au

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Ahhhhh...Back

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Now the school holidays are over clean up or pamper yourself

Treat yourself after holiday rush THE school bells started ringing once again this week, which means children are back in the classroom, and peace and quiet has returned to the home.

Although school holidays are plenty of fun for the whole family and it’s sad to see children off, now is the time for parents to enjoy a bit of time to themselves and finish off those lingering household jobs. South Gippsland offers a fantastic range of outlets

Marg Denbrook REIKI Spirituality guided life force energy Bookings by appointment gift vouchers available

where parents can enjoy some down time while their children are at school. Pampering awaits at South Gippsland’s top hairdressing salons. Enjoy the spoils of a glamorous new hairdo or pick up a pamper package to indulge in a refreshing beauty treatment from the comfort of your own home. The art of relaxation does not stop at hairdressing in Leongatha. The town is well equipped with a range of high qualified massage therapists. Parents have the opportunity to fully let their stress go with the relaxing Japanese healing technique Reiki. A hands on healing process, Reiki activates the natural healing processes in one’s body to restore physical and mental wellbeing, leaving parents ready to tackle anything when their children return home. Once the pampering is completed, it’s time to start

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those nagging jobs – and there are several businesses located in South Gippsland that are here to help. Ensure your dry cleaning is ready for winter and give your carpets a makeover as well. With trusted, local dry cleaners in the area, your carpets will be looking like new in no time. This will help you feel clean and cosy during those lazy winter nights on the couch. With a fresh new look and a clean house checked off the ‘to do’ list, the relaxation can continue. There are many fabulous baristas in town just waiting to serve you delicious coffee, so grab a friend and head on down to your favourite cafes and treat yourself to hot drink and a tasty treat. With the children back at school, now is the opportune time to do something a little special for youself.

CHILDREN are back at school and while many working parents will be breathing a sigh of relief the school holidays are finished, others will be disappointed and thinking those two weeks went too quickly. School holidays can be one big juggling act, espe-

cially if you don’t have the luxury of the handy child care network of grandparents, family and friends to help out. It is also common for parents to feel they haven’t spent enough time with their children during the holidays or the holidays have been boring for their children, and many will know the big guilt trip feeling when we have had to put work ahead of our children. But we shouldn’t beat ourselves up about it. Holidays don’t have to be Disneyland but if you are looking for some inspiration we really are spoilt for choice here in South Gippsland with a fabulous array of activities on our doorstep. In Leongatha there is a great cinema, indoor pool, soon to be completed skate park and the wonderful rail

Together time: spending time as a family need not entail being out all day but can be as fun and simple as playing a board game together. trail. Further afield there are some beautiful parks for picnics, lovely towns to visit including Meeniyan, just down the road for some great food and shopping, Inverloch for a walk on the beach and an ice cream, Korumburra’s Coal Creek and Wonthaggi’s State Coal Mine for a journey back in

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time, plus Phillip Island and Wilsons Promontory for day trips. But to be honest it seems children do get a kick out of spending down time at home, preferably with one or both parents and sometimes on their own. Especially now the days are getting a bit more chilly there is nothing nicer than turning up the heat, getting on the comfy trackie or PJs, grabbing a cuddly blanket and relaxing on the couch with a good book and a hot drink. Now that is a holiday! Looking back a couple of generations, many of us spent days at home alone or with our brothers and sisters in the holidays while parents were at work. There were endless hours spent playing Monopoly, climbing trees, collecting tadpoles, picnicking in the backyard, picking blood plums from over the neighbours fence, riding the horses out in the bush, with the only proviso from mum, “Be back before it’s dark”. There was also swimming in the river or local pool, riding bikes, playing dress ups and parading up the main street and watching endless hours of television. Of course that was when

there was something decent to watch on television. Remember the golden oldies such as Gilligan’s Island, Hogan’s Heroes, McHale’s Navy, Tarzan, Prince Planet, Marine Boy, Casper the Friendly Ghost, The Flintstones, Adventure Island, Thunderbirds, The Three Stooges, Laurel and Hardy, Fantastic Flicks, Shirley Temple movies, The Jetsons, and those other really annoying programs like Wile E. Coyote and The Road Runner, Leave it to Beaver, Dennis the Menace, Top Cat, but now most children wouldn’t even turn the TV on unless they have access to Netflix, Foxtel or Apple TV to download movies, programs or play games. There is no doubt about it mixing work and home life is a real balancing act but children still do enjoy the simple things in life. Some of those include walks on the beach, cycling on the rail trail, hunting for mushrooms, sitting on the couch with mum and dad and watching a movie, playing Monopoly, Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, cards, or even the really silly Googly Eyes game, cooking together, sitting down at the table for a family dinner and chat, cooking marshmallows outdoors over a camp fire, laying outside with the family on a still night and star gazing. There is nothing old fashioned about the simple things in life and more often than not it is these moments that are the most enjoyable and memorable of all. Autumn is here, the evenings and mornings are chilly and now is the perfect time, as my son would say to, “Enjoy the great indoors”.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - PAGE 41

FARM WORLD 2016 Take a test drive at Gendore’s Demo Day FRESH from a successful showing at Farm World, widely recognised as Victoria’s largest regional agricultural event, Gendore Tractors and Machinery is now preparing for a huge Demo Day at Lardner on Wednesday, April 20. Gendore general manager Tim Burgess was pleased with the Farm World event, and said , “The atmosphere

was really upbeat and they attracted some quality enquiries from people who had come from all parts of Gippsland to attend the event. “There is no doubt dairy farmers are struggling, many saying their milk cheques only cover their feed bills. “But even so people were really upbeat at Farm World and I think many were feeling a bit better after the rain this week. “It has really given farmers a lift.” Mr Burgess said Farm World is always a great

Gendore on show: Kevin Smith from Gendore in Leongatha was at Farm World last Thursday, showing off the New Holland range of tractors and hay making equipment and is looking forward to Gendore’s big Demo Day at Lardner Park on April 20.

event and a chance to showcase Gendore’s range of quality tractors and machinery from manufacturers including New Holland, Alpego, Fleming and BA Sprayers. “At Farm World you can get to check out the whole range in the static display but the big Demo Day offers farmers a hands on experience. People can not only talk to the experts from all our top manufacturers, they can also have a test drive too,” he said. “Any questions people may have that our local sales staff can’t answer will be addressed by the experts on the day, so it will give prospective buyers a great insight into a whole range of machinery.” He said the Demo Day really gives interested buyers the chance to back up what they have seen at Farm World and gain a lot more knowledge about particular machinery. “It is the first time we have staged the Demo Day at Larder but we thought we would like to try something different. It gives us more space so we will be able to showcase a lot more machinery,” Mr Burgess said. Following Farm World, Mr Burgess said a lot of the range was transported to Gendore’s new outlet in

Team Gendore: Gendore’s Murray Webster and Bronwen Russell enjoyed showing the fabulous range of farm machinery at Farm World last week and are looking forward to their big Demo Day at Lardner Park on April 20, and also to the opening of their new business in Warragul this month. Murray will bring to the new venture a wealth of experience he has gained from his work at Gendore in Leongatha. Warragul that is due to open in a couple of weeks. An official opening will be held sometime in May. Gendore is helping to grow Gippsland and has been providing quality tractors and machinery to farmers for more than 60 years from its Tooradin and Leongatha businesses, and is

now pleased to be opening in Warragul. Mr Burgess said they supply agricultural machinery from Melbourne through to Mallacoota and now employ some 33 staff, all of those being from Gippsland. If it is a new tractor or farm machinery you are

after, Gendore has a professional team to help you all the way with your needs. Be sure to attend the 2016 Gendore Demo Day at Lardner Park, Wednesday, April 20 from 10am to 3pm. Mr Burgess is hoping to attract a good crowd and sees the day as a great learn-

ing tool for local farmers and a great opportunity to get off the farm, talk to the experts and have a nice social time during the event. Lunch will be provided. For any enquiries give Gendore a call in Leongatha on 5662 4044, Tooradin on 5998 3216 or Warragul on 0477 011 344.

Demo Day at Lardner Park

Wednesday, April 20, 10am - 3pm Gendore’s range of quality tractors and machinery from manufacturers including New Holland, Alpego, Fleming, BA Sprayers and many, many more will be at our Demo Day at Lardner Park, Wednesday, April 20. Call in and see the Gendore team - working with farmers for over 60 years. Suppliers’ reps will also be on-site.

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FARM WORLD 2016

54th Farm World flies high FARM World 2016 proved to be an outstanding success, attracting crowds of more than 50,000 during the four day event, to visit more than 700 exhibitors. Held at Warragul’s Lardner Park, heavy rain the day before the field days got underway did nothing to deter the crowds. The theme for the field days in 2016 was Dairy – An Industry on the Move. The women in agriculture luncheon was held on Thursday, which attracted over 300 women to hear guest speakers Janet Moxey from Moxey Farms in New South Wales, Dr Sinead De Gooyer, dairy

farmer and general practitioner from Korumburra and Kelly Ward, Dairy Australia’s industry promotions manager. This year’s Farm World event included an equestrian expo for the first time, held at the recently constructed Baw Baw Equestrian Centre. The popular addition to the field days featured a broad range of equine trade stalls, dressage and show jumping events and master classes from the industry’s best. Farm World is the ultimate setting to connect farmers with manufacturers, suppliers and distributors and for exhibitors to launch new products, showcase existing ranges and highlight the latest farming innovations.

Left, On the road: from left, Jim McNiven from Autobarn Leongatha, Chris McNiven from Autobarn Warragul, Gavin Coyne from Autobarn Wonthaggi and Peter McNiven from Autobarn Leongatha were at Farm World last Thursday, with plenty of bargains for auto enthusiasts.

Fuelled up: from left, John Schelling and Warren Evans from Evans Petroleum spent some time at Farm World last Thursday, chatting to clients about their needs.

Talking stock: Tim Sargant from Browns Stockfeed was kept busy talking to clients about their stock feed requirements at Farm World last Thursday.

Good growth: Mark Roberts, owner of Basix Trace Elements, was at Farm World on Thursday, to chat to people about the benefits of using his product.

Build up: Burke Homes sales consultant Michael Carlisle was at Farm World last Thursday, ready to talk to people about building their new home.

Good feed: Terry Allan from Waste Not Stockfeeds, right, received some great feedback from Rohan Bingley from Bairnsdale at Farm World last Thursday.

Keep it short: Jared Lovie from JSL Light Engine Repairs had a good range of mowers at Farm World last Thursday.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, April 12, 2016 - PAGE 43

FARM WORLD 2016

Beefy belties: Jan Davidson from Binginwarri with a belted Galloway cow and calf, on display as part of the Australian Galloway Association stand at this year’s Farm World event.

Family fun: from left, the Harrison family from Nerrena, Jane, Raidyn, Cohen and Ash, enjoyed a family friendly day out at Farm World at Lardner Park last Thursday.

Inspirational: from left, Kelly Ward, Dairy Australia’s industry promotions manager, Dr Sinead De Gooyer from Korumburra and Janet Moxey from Moxey Farms in New South Wales were the guest speakers at the Women in Agriculture luncheon at Farm World last Thursday.

Tractor talk: from left, Les Calder from Meeniyan, Mark Chapman from Chapman Machinery Service, Robert Calder from Leongatha and Cameron Chapman from Chapman Machinery Service were happy to talk tractors at Farm World last Thursday. On your bike: from left, Charlie Tumino from Mt Eccles, Tim Marriott from Marriotts MPE in Leongatha and Sam Tumino from Lardner were discussing side by sides at Farm World on Thursday. M i Fa us sse rm a d wo t rld ?

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Giddy up: they know how to raise tame cows at Korumburra. Courtney Martin was able to coax her cow Tiger to let her climb aboard.

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to ensure you’re meeting all the requirements.” Leah believes her dairy experience, including share farming, leasing and hiring employees for a 400 cow farm, will help her assist farmers in developing up to date employment practices. “It’s getting the message out there that there’s great information and tools available to get things started,” she said. “It’s about letting farmers know they have a single point of contact where they can give us a call, have a chat and we can steer them in the right direction.” With labour becoming an ever increasing issue for the dairy industry, Leah believes farmers who are aware of their responsibilities and obligations as employers will reap the benefits in the longer term. “It’s about doing the right thing by yourself and by employees and being seen as someone people want to work for - that you are seen as an employer of choice,” she said. GippsDairy regional manager Allan Cameron said having someone with Leah’s breadth of experience in the role was great news for Gippsland. He said Leah’s offfarm work in social welfare based programs and in delivering farmer health initiatives like the Pit Stop

men’s preventative health program had given her a broad perspective of the industry and the people who work in it. “You only need to talk to Leah for five minutes to understand she not only understands the dairy industry, but has a genuine passion for it,” he said. “Leah and her husband Gary have been through all the stages of farm management and ownership, so she will add a depth of knowledge to this role that I’m sure will be reflected in what she achieves.” Allan believes the role is crucial to the development of the industry in Gippsland.

“We all recognise labour has been something of an Achilles heel for the industry over many years and is something GippsDairy is committed to improving,” he said. “Finding and keeping quality employees is vital for farmers who are looking to expand their businesses, run them more efficiently and develop a better work/life balance. “Having someone of Leah’s background in this role is a huge win for the industry and I would encourage anyone with questions about farm employment to get in touch with her.” Leah can be contacted at GippsDairy on 5624 3900.

• VLE Leongatha

Vealers drop 10c/kg THERE were approximately 2400 export and 400 young cattle penned representing a similar overall number week on week.

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firm market. Quality was mixed with prime cattle harder to find especially in the young drafts. Heavy weight vealers suited to butcher orders were in short supply and slipped 10c/kg. Yearling trade cattle eased 3c to 5c/kg. Grown steers sold slightly dearer while the bullocks were slightly easier however all were within a couple of cents of firm. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold firm while the crossbreds eased 4c/kg. Most weights and grades were represented in the 1200 cows and competition softened considerably with prices back 15c to 25c/

kg. Heavy weight bulls slipped 16c/kg. Heavy weight vealers to butchers sold from 305c to 325c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade made between 270c and 304c/ kg. Grown steers sold between 274c and 307c/kg. Bullocks made from 280c to 308c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 223c to 255c with the crossbred portion from 248c to 284c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made between 140c and 195c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 175c and 243c/kg. Heavy weight C and B muscle bulls made from 246c to 287c/kg.

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The next sale draw - April 13 & 14: 1. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 2. Landmark, 3. Rodwells, 4. Elders, 5. SEJ, 6. Alex Scott & Staff. Fortnightly Sheep Sale - Wednesday, April 20 at 12pm.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, April 6 BULLOCKS 17 O’Loughlin Bros., Meeniyan 2 D. & P. Dempsey, Dumbalk 12 M. Lazzaro, Cobains 10 Seam Air P/L, Kilcunda 10 S. & T. Buijs, Jeetho West 15 T.A. & J.G. Waters, Dumbalk STEERS 1 G.W. & T.A. Shilliday, Fish Creek 1 D.M. & L.S. Minogue, Nerrena 1 J.S. Chambers, Woodleigh Vale 5 N.R. & L.J. Andrews, Mirboo North 1 N.R. & M.A. Staley, Yarram 1 H. Pruyn, Toora HEIFERS 1 Langmoor Farm, Fish Creek 1 L.G., L.A. & T.C. Calder, Meeniyan 1 J. Geary, Leongatha 4 H. Pruyn, Toora 1 A.I. Jelbart, Tarwin Lower 2 J.F. & M.C. Wilson, Glen Alvie COWS 9 F. & C. Cameron, Cowes 1 G.J. & C.M. Alford, Woolamai 6 Groves Estate P/L, Jam Jerrup 1 McLeod Partnership, Yarram 3 Wine Valley Investments P/L, Loch 1 Horsfield Farms, Thorpdale BULLS 1 L. Hengstberger, Dumbalk North 1 G.J. & C.M. Alford, Woolamai 1 G.C. & M.A. Moore, Hedley 1 M.E. Pretty, Binginwarri 1 Ellerslie Park Pty Ltd, Fish Creek 1 I. & R. Hengstberger, Stony Creek

689.4kg 632.5kg 583.8kg 655.5kg 563.0kg 596.7kg

307.6 306.6 306.6 305.0 303.0 302.6

$2120.63 $1939.25 $1789.78 $1999.28 $1705.89 $1805.51

420.0kg 390.0kg 435.0kg 359.0kg 335.0kg 415.0kg

324.6 320.0 320.0 315.6 314.6 310.0

$1363.32 $1248.00 $1392.00 $1133.00 $1053.91 $1286.50

440.0kg 360.0kg 355.0kg 397.5kg 505.0kg 300.0kg

348.6 320.0 314.6 310.0 305.6 305.0

$1533.84 $1152.00 $1116.83 $1232.25 $1543.28 $915.00

569.4kg 715.0kg 697.5kg 680.0kg 690.0kg 575.0kg

242.6 237.6 237.6 237.6 237.6 235.0

$1381.47 $1698.84 $1657.26 $1615.68 $1639.44 $1351.25

745.0kg 805.0kg 855.0kg 865.0kg 880.0kg 810.0kg

286.6 280.0 276.0 272.0 270.0 268.0

$2135.17 $2254.00 $2359.80 $2352.80 $2376.00 $2170.80

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STORE SALE Farming Insight Talking through tough times VLE - LEONGATHA

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016

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But, sometimes, they need help to stay on track. The current dry conditions and high input costs have seen many dairy businesses experience financial and personal pressures. This situation is escalating with some farmers reporting high levels of stress and feeling despair. Suicide has long been a taboo subject, rarely spoken of in public and deliberately withheld from media reports. Now experts are seeking to de-stigmatise suicide – and help those at risk – by encouraging open, honest and sensitive conversation about what drives someone to want to take their own life. Often family, friends and colleagues do not anticipate a suicide and there are no simple or definitive explanations as to why people die by suicide. A person’s decision to suicide can be driven by a number of motives including: Statistics on suicide in Australia indicate certain groups are at a higher risk. These groups include men, young people, people in rural and remote communities, people experiencing mental illness, people bereaved by suicide and people who have previously attempted suicide or who engage in self-harm. However, the suicide rate in rural Australia is higher than the national average and those who experience financial hardship and social isolation are less inclined to seek help in difficult times from family, friends or their community. Farmers all experience stress and it is often linked with work, family and per-

sonal relationships. The message is to acknowledge stress linked with dairy farming can lead to feeling anxious and overwhelmed. Prolonged stress can lead to a nervous breakdown and burnout. The key is to look out for the warning signs, including moodiness, poor concentration, poor appetite, feeling anxious or overwhelmed and thoughts becoming consumed on one matter and things becoming an effort.

If you have taken the first step to consider your feelings and you feel stressed it’s important to remember you are not alone. Share your thoughts and stories with a trusted friend, neighbour or family member. Simply by talking you will feel supported and understood. For further support contact your GP who will listen, guide and refer you to other appropriate health professionals. Equally it is important to keep talking with key

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Featuring: A/C Don Dixon, Phillip Island 65 AI bred, Friesian & Friesian x heifers, 2yo, synchronised & joined to AI Friesian for 1st May on calving & followed up by Jersey bull. Large framed heifers in excellent condition & from a totally closed herd with over 50 years continuous AI breeding. Full individual breeding, productions & PTIC expected calving dates available. Herd Prod 7620ltr, 298 Fat, 254 Prot. A/C B & D Hayes, Stony Creek 28 Holstein, Friesian cows & heifers. Cows mainly 3rd & 4th calvers, all freshly calved. Breeding details avail on day of sale.

advisors including banks, accountants, financial advisors, field officers, agronomists and consultants. When stressed do not rush into making decisions and seek advice and sup-

port from the right people. For further support call: Lifeline Australia 13 11 14, Beyond Blue 1300 224 636, Mensline 1300 789 978 or Family Relationship Service 1800 050 321.

CLEARING SALE A/C L & K ARGENTO 670 Yarragon Rd, Leongatha Friday April 22, 10:30am

M.F 6465 FWD tractor with M.F 955 loader, front suspension, cab suspension, bucket, forks, 5100 hrs, 125 hp, Dyna 6 transmission; M.F 6245 FWD tractor, FE loader, bucket & forks, 5250 hrs, 85hp; Fiat 55-66 DT rops tractor, 6300 hrs; Case 580 Super E, backhoe, FE loader; Mitsubishi FM 515 tray truck, 24' tray & single deck stock crate; John Deere 592 round baler, 17000 bales, net & twine, 2m heavy duty pick up;Tonutti RS 8, 8 wheel finger rake; Kuhn GMD7 7 disc mower; Kuhn 5001 rotary tedder; Hustler soft hands Euro hitch; Hustler soft hands, 3pl; Hardi 800lt boom spray with 8mtr boom & foam marker; McHale 991B silage wrapper; Celli 3mtr roterra with PJ Green air seeder; Berends 8' hydraulic grader blade; Connor Shea 19 tyre seed drill with Baker feet; Berends 7 tyne ripper; Berends single tyne ripper with poly pipe laying attachment; 3mtr twin rotor pasture topper; 3mtr water filled steel roller, 1.2mtr; Lyco hydraulic post driver with auger attach & detach (2 augers); 4 cu mtr tipper trailer (old); ¾ ton 3pl Atchison fert spreader (little use); 1 ton trailing Hydraulic fert spreader; 30.4 snap on dual tractor tyres; 125 kva pto generator, 3pl (total dairy standby); 41 foot 9” hydraulic grain auger; Polaris Ranger 500 EFL side by side; Honda XR150 motorbike, electric start; Honda XR250 electric start motorbike; Honda XR80 motorbike; Gentech 8kva generator; Greenfield ride on mower; Toro 42” zero turn ride on mower; petrol operated hydraulic log splitter; Trueline 2 bale bale feeder; Scorpian 2 bale bale feeder; hay rings; Lister diesel engine, 6hp, stationary; 2 x mobile feed troughs 6m x 1.5m; Muckrunner 6m effluent pond stirrer; electric portable single cow milker; 3mtr corrugated galv iron cooling tower; Trutest electronic weigh scales, 12v; New Holland FPS system; 1 ton pellet feeder; concrete culverts 275m x 2; steel bridge beam; pipe knocker; drill press; old Fridgerite milk vat (sq); 1960 International A160 petrol motor & gearbox; approx 1000 bricks; scrap steel; various tools; approx 150 6x4 rolls hay; sundry items too numerous to mention. Terms: Cash or cheque on day of sale. Number System, Photo ID for registration. GST where applicable. Light luncheon available. www.landmarkharcourts.com.au

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Landmark Leongatha John Bowler 0408 238 464 Andy Grant 0419 681 897

Landmark Leongatha John Bowler 0408 238 464 Glenn Wright 0439 622 245 Leo Argento 0419 559 654

ELM VALLEY PTY LTD TARWIN LOWER (ANNUAL DRAFT) (LANDMARK) 300 Angus and black baldy steers (vendor bred) 7-8 months, by Kunuma and Barwidgee bulls. All of the above steers have been yard weaned 3-4 mths, 5 in 1 twice, b12+sel, Piliguard, Dectomax pour-on. Pasture fed, no antibiotics and very quiet. TARRA VALLEY PASTORAL CO (LANDMARK) 40 Hfd steers, 10-12 months, 40 Ang steers, 10-12 months, 20 Hfd/fres x steers, 10-12 months 20 Ang x steers, 10-12 months 40 Fries steers, 10-12 months 20 Hfd heifers, 10-12 months 20 Ang heifers, 10-12 months JT&KL HILLIAR, ‘RIVERVIEW’, MIRBOO (SEJ) 130 Angus mixed sex calves, 7 mths G & T MCCOLL, ‘GLENFINNAN’, MARDAN (SEJ) 50 Angus & Ang/hfd x mixed sex weaners, 6 mths, 2x5 in 1, weaned Paramectin 7 weeks A CONISBEE & CO, GLENGARRY (LANDMARK) 50 Angus steers, 12 months SJ&LJ CAMPBELL, MARDAN (SEJ) 50 Angus steers mths, Te Mania & Yancowinna blood, weaned Feb 18, 2 x 5in1 & Paramectin drench BJ O'LOUGHLIN, MIRBOO NTH (LANDMARK) 50 Angus steers, 6-10 mths, Merlewood & Innisdale blood K HENDRIK, INVERLOCH (SEJ) 20 B/B steers, 18mo 20 Hfd steers, 18mo South Gippsland bred G MAY, CARRAJUNG SOUTH (ELDERS) 40 Angus heifers, 12-13 mths, Pinora & Fenleigh blood ALAN STOLLERY, MIRBOO NTH (LANDMARK) 40 Char x mix sex weaners, 8-10 mths AW & CM O'MARA, GLENGARRY (LANDMARK) 20 Ang heifers, 16-18 months. 15 Angus steers, 10 months. O'LOUGHLIN PASTORAL, TARWIN LOWER (LANDMARK) 30 Angus steers, 8-9 months. By Kanuma bulls, yard weaned. G & L JENNINGS, KORUMBURRA (LANDMARK) 30 Angus steers, 12 months, Rennylea blood, yard weaned. BULLEONDURA, MIRBOO NTH (LANDMARK) 30 Hfd & Hfd Ang x steers, 14-16 months, Mawarra & Harris blood. I & J CURRY, OUTTRIM (LANDMARK) 14 Ang & Char steers, 7 months 14 Ang & Char heifers 7 months A SMOLCIC (LANDMARK) 25 Angus steers MERLEWOOD ANGUS, MIRBOO NTH (LANDMARK) 25 Angus steers, 7-10 mths, weaned & extremely quiet IAN MONTGOMERY, INVERLOCH (SEJ) 20 Angus steers, 15 months, East Gippsland Bred L SWIETY, SEATON (LANDMARK) 20 mix sex Angus weaners, 8-10 months. LATROBE PARK ANGUS STUD (LANDMARK) 20 Angus steers, 16-18 months. CW LITTLEJOHN, MIRBOO (LANDMARK) 20 Angus heifers, 10-12 mths M & N PRIMIANO, BOOLARRA SOUTH (LANDMARK) 18 Ang steers, 16-18 months, store conditition NR & KD HANSFORD, YINNAR (LANDMARK) 18 Polled hfd heifers, 15-16 months M & D MCLENNAN, STRATFORD (LANDMARK) 15 mixed sex angus weaners, 8 months. E AMORUSO, HAZELWOOD (LANDMARK) 15 Ang & BB steers, 10-12 months. A/C BREEDER (LANDMARK) 60 Friesian steers , 6 mths GLENGARRY PLANT FARM (LANDMARK) 14 Angus heifers, 12 mths JENNY MILLER, NYORA (ELDERS) 10 Angus/Friesian x unjoined heifers, bucket reared DNA & I COUPER, DUMBALK (LANDMARK) 20 Angus/Freisian x steers, 14-16mths, bucket reared 12 x12 Angus/Freisian x cows, 3-4th calvers with Jan & Feb drop caf , not rej 5662 4033 0429 050 349

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bereavement thanks CONSIDINE - Sheron and family wish to thank sincerely our friends and relations for their visits to Frank during his illness and for the support and help, flowers, cards, phone calls and love in our sad loss of Frank. We are overwhelmed by your kindness and feel blessed that we have such caring people in our lives. ROBBINS - Sadie Elma. 16.2.1924 - 18.3.2016 We would like to thank everyone who gave us such wonderful support on the passing of our mother. We would also like to thank everyone at Woorayl Lodge. The care and consideration given to our mum over the past two years was amazing and greatly appreciated. Thank you also to Paul and the staff at Handleys for their care and support. Shirley, Joy Heather and Mary.

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in memoriam CAFARELLA - Angela Cristina. 25.2.1970 - 13.4.2010 Forever in our heart. Il tuo ricordo rimarrà sempre vivo nel cuore. Tua Mamma Concetta e famiglia. ‘Riposi in pace’.

deaths FORRESTER L.R. (Peter). Past president and esteemed life member of the Woorayl Golf Club. Gone but never forgotten. From committee and members Woorayl Golf Club. Condolences to Dot and family. HOFMAN - Anna Adriana (Riekwel). Passed away peacefully on Monday, April 11 at Leongatha Hospital, age 85 years. Our Mum, Oma and Great Oma will be greatly missed. Now in the loving arms of her Saviour. Loving wife of Wiecher (dec). Mother of Frank and Tineke, Erica, Wendy and Rob, Norman and Jan, Andrew and Lee. Wonderful Oma to 16 grandchildren and Great Oma to 19 great grandchildren. Psalm 91:1 - at rest in the shadow of the Almighty.

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Leaders study education out east FUTURE Gippsland leaders participating in the Gippsland Community Leadership Program recently travelled to East Gippsland and the School for Student Leadership at Marlo for the program’s opening residential. Opening doors: from left, South Gippsland Secondary College student Fraser Stefani worked with JSL Light Engines manager Jared Lovie as part of his training.

Teens learn on the job STUDENTS from secondary colleges throughout South Gippsland and Bass Coast have the opportunity to take part in a structured work placement. The placements are part of the new enhanced Structured Workplace Learning (SWL) program funded by the Department of Education (DET) and delivered by South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network (SGBCLLEN). The program enables students undertaking Vocational Education and Training access to appropriate SWL placements as part of their Victorian Certificate of Education, Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning. SGBCLLEN Karena Kerr, SWL coordinator said, “The program facilitates engagement between schools and employers, and supports schools to source local placements for difficult to place students whilst identifying local needs and industry priorities for appropriate placements.” An online state wide placement portal has been developed by DET to streamline the placement process. Businesses will access the portal to create SWL placement opportunities, students will access placements from the portal, and schools will have a reduced amount of administration.

South Gippsland Secondary College student Fraser Stefani undertook a placement at JSL Light Engine Repairs in Leongatha over the March school holidays. Fraser is in Year 10 and undertaking a VET Certificate 2 in Automotive at the new South Gippsland Trade Skills Alliance facility in Leongatha. He said, “I have really enjoyed the placement as it has been hands on and I have had the opportunity to learn new skills that have complimented my automotive studies and given me experience in the automotive field.” Jared Lovie, manager of JSL, said, “Having students on placements is a great way to give students the opportunity to experience the real work in a chosen industry and employers also have the advantage of observing potential future staff. “Fraser has been an excellent fit for the business with his genuine interest in the industry. The practical experience Fraser had gained from his VET automotive studies has been a definite advantage as Fraser has a good understanding and knowledge of general mechanics and was ready to assist with practical tasks in the workplace.” If you are a student, parent, from business or the community and require further information regarding the program you can phone Ms Kerr on 5662 5500

Committee for Gippsland CEO Mary Aldred said the School for Student Leadership provided the perfect location for the GCLP participants to further explore the theme of education in Gippsland, and understand issues facing rural and regional students. “Throughout the twoday program participants further explored what leadership means to them

Leading the way: Gippsland Community Leadership Program participant Sue Ritchie of Mardan. and how developing leadership can strengthen our Gippsland communities,” she said. The School for Student Leadership at Marlo is one

of three campuses across Victoria that provides Year 9 Victorian students with a unique residential education experience where the curriculum is focussed on personal development and team learning projects. Mardan GCLP participant Sue Ritchie said the GCLP was not only providing a great insight into Gippsland but also allowing opportunities for personal growth and the development of leadership skills. “The Gippsland Community Leadership Program is an amazing opportunity to meet and collaborate with other impressive professionals within the Gippsland communities,” she said. “The Marlo residential was a brilliant opportu-

Council sets rabbit bait PEST control has been undertaken on council managed foreshore reserves. A licensed contractor baited foreshore sites, including Kilcunda, Ventnor, Red Rocks, Cowes, Rhyll, Newhaven and Cape Woolamai foreshores. Baiting also occurred in two reserves – the Smiths Beach drainage reserve and the Screw Creek offset site in Inverloch. The program included the use of specifically designed cages at

all baiting areas to minimise non target poisoning of native animals, such as wallabies. It was highly unlikely for non target poisoning to occur due to the large amount of bait an animal such as a wallaby or dog would need to consume; however, council is using the exclusion cages as an additional precaution. The foreshore baiting program was conducted to minimise the impacts of rabbits on the indigenous vegetation in these conservation re-

serves, as well as reduce the effect on the nearby properties. It is the responsibility of private landowners to manage pest animals on their own land. Bass Coast Landcare Network offers support and incentives for rabbit control on both urban and rural properties. For further information, contact council’s natural resources officer David Martin on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211, or email d.martin@basscoast.vic.gov.au.

Corinella path on the way CONSTRUCTION works have started on a new pathway connection along Corinella Road, Corinella. The 600 metre pathway is located between the V/Line car park on Bass Highway and Bass Valley

Primary School. Bass Coast Shire Council is working closely with Westernport Water as simultaneous projects have been programmed for this section of Corinella Road. While this may cause a delay in completion of the path project, undertaking

both projects at once will prevent future disruption for path users. Leadbeater ward councillor Clare Le Serve said this project will deliver a safe, off road, shared path connecting the existing V/ Line bus stop car park on Bass Highway to the pri-

Farmers talk tactics for dealing with dry A RECENT downpour across much of South Gippsland has done little to ease feed problems for the district’s dairy farmers. A Tactics for Dry Times Shed Day held in Toora saw more than 20 farmers turn out to discuss strategies for getting

through the next few months. The Shed Days, which are short, sharp and informal sessions, have been rolled out across Gippsland in recent weeks after an overwhelmingly positive response to the Dry Times events before Christmas. Host farmer Wendy Whelan, who sharefarms with Bruce

Sharing ideas: host sharefarmer Wendy Whelan and Melanie Hiho from Hedley at the Tactics for Dry Times event in Toora.

and Jan Best on their South Gippsland Highway property, said the extended dry spell needs a prolonged wet period to fill dams and create suitable growing conditions. “It’s been very dry for the last two winters - no run off at all,” she said. “We need moisture to build up the water-table and sub-soil moisture.” Tactics for Dry Times facilitator Matt Hall said the Toora farm was typical of many in the district, having struggled to grow sufficient feed to reach the autumn break. “It’s been a very difficult season right back to October where we had 60 per cent of normal growth rate,” he said. “This particular farm started feeding cows in early November or late October, which is about six weeks earlier than usual. “They’ve done it with purchased fodder because their silage yields were about 50 per cent of normal. They normally feed four rolls of silage per cow per year, but this year

nity to experience firsthand what the School for Student Leadership offers young students.” Throughout the year, participants will continue to gain an in-depth understanding of Gippsland while undertaking several leadership theory components. In 2016 the Gippsland Community Leadership Program will celebrate its twentieth year, and with more than 500 graduates, is proudly managed by the Committee for Gippsland based in Warragul. The Gippsland Community Leadership Program will next head to the Latrobe Valley and gain a greater understanding of Gippsland’s energy generation industry and mining sector.

they only produced two.” Matt said the Tactics for Dry Times days offered participants a chance to learn from other farmers and implement that knowledge on their own properties. “It’s about sharing ideas and having a discussion about how they might be implemented on farm,” he said. “It’s about creating a plan for this farm as a demonstration for others of how they are going to feed cows, how much pasture they need to renovate and how they are going to manage growing a pasture wedge when it does rain.” For Wendy, getting farmers together to share their experiences is a positive move when times are tough. “Just to get on other people’s farms and see that they are going through the same thing really helps and makes you feel not so bad,” she said. GippsDairy projects and events co-ordinator Karen Romano said the response to the Shed Days program had confirmed farmers wanted this

type of assistance. “The Tactics for Dry Times program is a great example of how the dairy service levy is being invested and returned back to them in the form of information and assistance,” she said. “We’ve had a great re-

sponse all over Gippsland, which shows that these sort of programs are hitting the mark as far as farmers are concerned.” The Toora Tactics for Tight Times event was supported by Young Dairy Network Gippsland.

Discussing options: Buffalo farmers Kerrie and Peter Collins at the Shed Day with Jess and Stuart.

mary school. “Currently, the only safe mode of transport is by car or bus. The Bass Valley Primary School park and walk project will enable students at the school to be able to walk at least part of the way to school,” Cr Le Serve said. “This path will complement and provide connectivity to similar projects planned for the future.” The project is also an important part of council’s paths extension program under the adopted roads services asset management plan, and will ensure delivery of the community service levels, connectivity and community health. The project was also identified and supported by the Bass Valley School Council. The overall project is funded through the park and walk grants program (Victoria Walks supported by VicHealth) and is anticipated to be completed by early May, weather permitting. This $50,000 project is being carried out by Steve Wheatley Constructions, a local contractor providing employment to locals. For more details, contact council’s infrastructure delivery team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.

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Lifesavers top achievers JUNIOR Lifesavers from Venus Bay Surf Lifesaving Club had plenty of reasons to smile at the Victorian Surf Life Saving Championships held in Warrnambool over the Labour Day weekend. The weekend saw 80 members including 33 competitors along with their families and supporters head to Warrnambool for the championships. Venus Bay SLSC exceeded all expectations with the team not only bringing home a number of medals but also improving its final ranking from 19th to 15th in the state. The Venus Bay SLSC team was part of a field of approximately 2000 competitors that battled it out in challenging weather conditions over the course of the weekend. The weekend commenced with individual events. After taking out silver in the Under 9 Girls Beach Flags last year, Anika Stebhens had set herself the goal of winning gold in 2016. Under the guidance of her father Matt, Anika undertook additional training over the summer in preparation for her pet event. Anika’s hard work and steely determination saw her

Newcomer: Ollie Greeves made a sensational start to his surf lifesaving career with a silver medal in the Under 9 Boys Surf Race.

survive a run off during the heat phase, and go on to win gold in the Under 10 Girls Beach Flags in a thrilling final. The Under 9 Boys Surf Race saw competition newcomer Oliver Greeves make formidable start to his surf lifesaving career. In his first outing at State level competition Oliver endured a tough heat, but was able to regroup a swim a formidable final race, which saw him collect a silver medal. Team events began on Sunday, and Venus Bay SLSC started the day with a bronze medal to Campbell Greeves and Hopper Fagan in the U14 Boys Belt and Reel. Having only teamed up for the Belt and Reel this year, and given technical aspects this event entails, the boys were elated with their result. In a hotly contested Surf Board Relay final, the Venus Bay U11 Boys team of Taite Cumming, Sam Knights, Patrick Duncan and Sascha Turner put in an excellent performance to win bronze in a very close final round. These same four boys also made it through to the final of the aqua cam, wade relay, surf teams and the beach relay which is a testament to the training these boys undertake throughout the year. The success enjoyed by the Venus Bay SLSC team over the weekend was the result of much hard work and dedication. Venus Bay SLSC competition team manager Donna Greeves commented on the number of Venus Bay SLSC competitors who work all year round to develop both water and beach skills adding that, “it is due to their amazing work ethic that many of our competitors have achieved personal goals over the space of the season, some of which include coming home from state titles with a medal placing. This is a real credit to these athletes especially coming from a club that is often up against clubs that field teams double if not triple our size”. Venus Bay SLSC are focused on continuing to build their competition team and are looking at ways to provide their competitors with more opportunities to gain valuable race experience in the lead up to their 2016/2017 campaign. Venus Bay SLSC are preparing to come out bigger, better and stronger next summer,

with competitors encouraged to continue their training over the winter months in preparation for the upcoming season. Donna Greeves wants to pass on her congratulations to everyone involved on an extremely successful championship, commenting that “our team certainly contested in the right spirit, and all the competitors, their families, and the club can look back

with pride on what has been a fantastic season. Regardless of whatever comes next they can be all proud of their achievements and the standard of skills on display over the weekend ignited dreams of many for the future.” New members and competitors are welcome and enquiries can be made via our website or at info@vbslsc.org.au

Elated: Hopper Fagan and Campbell Greeves had only teamed once before so were over the moon with their bronze medal in the Under 14 Boys Belt and Reel Race.

Life savers honour volunteers VENUS Bay Surf Life Saving Club held its annual presentation night at the Venus Bay Clubhouse recently, after what was another busy year for the club. The presentation night is a way of recognising and awarding the members of the club who have volunteered their time over the past 12 months to help sustain the running of the club.

Contributing much: winners of the Active Encouragement Award at the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club were Lucinda Smith and Tom Goode.

Helping hand: Harrison Cumming with his certificate of appreciation for all of his hard work and volunteer hours throughout the season at Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club.

Excellent performers: Taite Cumming, Patrick Duncan and Sascha Turner won bronze in the Under 11 Boys Board Relay.

Standout performance: from left, Venus Bay Lifesaving Club members receive their awards for active club person of the year, cadet Harry Watson, junior Declan Wolff and senior Lachlan Martin.

Gold: Anika Stehbens had set her sights on winning gold in the Under 10 Girls Beach Flags and she did.

Foote faster again THE South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club had great success recently at the Austra-

lian Age Championships in Adelaide. Four swimmers from the club qualified for this year’s

Standing tall: from left, medallist Nathan Foote with South Gippsland Bass Coast Swimming Club coach Dylan Muir at the Australian Age Championships in Adelaide.

championships: Nathan Foote, Lily Robinson, Mal Bradley and Eric Zubcic. The competition stretches over seven days which makes it very hard for the swimmers to keep themselves performing at 100 percent but the SGBSC swimmers were well prepared to perform and achieve their best with some impressive results. Lily Robinson showed great fight after bouncing back from an ankle injury six weeks ago to finish 11th in the 200m Breaststroke and 12th in the 100m Breaststroke. Eric Zubcic, only qualifying a few weeks ago in the 200m Breaststroke, was attending his first National Championships. He was arrived looking fit and strong and his race went to plan. He managed to move up the rankings to 29th. Mal Bradley was another newcomer to this year’s team

finishing 30th in the 100m Breaststroke and 15th in the 200m Breaststroke. Nathan Foote improved from last year’s 6th place in the 200m Backstroke to this year claim the Bronze medal in the 200m Backstroke along with making the final in the 100m Backstroke. All four of these swimmers have worked tirelessly over the past 12 months to achieve such high results and will next year be looking to make finals at these championships and hopefully a few more medals for the club. The younger members of the club competed at the All Junior finals at the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre on April 9 and 10 to finish what has been an amazing long course season for the club. If you would like to find out more about the South Gippsland Bass Swimming Club, please contact Dylan Muir on 0400 032 734.

Top honour: Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club captains Joshua Latto and Leah Gates with the recipient of the Club Captain Award, David Gee.

Well prepared: from left, Eric Zubcic, Nathan Foote, Mal Bradley, Lily Robinson and coach, Dylan Muir on the pool deck at the Australian Age Championships in Adelaide.

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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha ON Saturday a visitor from Churnside Park Country Club, Michael Cooney playing off 9, took out the A Grade event with 38 points. B Grade was won by Simon Drummond (18) with 37 points and Lachlan Thomas (34) had 37 points to win B Grade in a countback and the Super Comp. NTP’s were Kevin Harris on the 4th hole, Jason Dennerley on the 7th, Ron Findlay on the 14th and Leroy Sharrock on the 16th. DTL Balls went to 34 points and were won by Richard Dovison, Luis Castangna,

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Noel Johnson, Doug Clemann, Peter Hart, Terry Chipman, John Eabry, Darrell Prior, Leroy Sharrock, Steve Fisher, Ian Murchie, Peter Rayson, David Forbes, Peter Hobson, Will Norden, David Barrack and Ian Henderson from Victoria Golf Club. On Tuesday 53 players contested a Stableford competition in which Geoff McDonald (11) continued his good form to win the A Grade event with 36 points. B Grade was taken out by Andrew Henley (19) with 37 points and Peter Hobson also had 37 points to take the C Grade honours.

Meeniyan SATURDAY was a singles stableford event kindly sponsored by member, Graeme Hughes. The winner of A Grade on a count back, was C.Graeme (13) with 30 pts from A.Kuhne (16). B Grade went to C.Olden (21), also on a countback, with 34 pts - just beating our sponsor, G.Hughes (19). Balls to F.Stalker with 33 and J.Wilson with 32. Also up the line to B.Dewar and D.Baggallay - both with a hard won 17 points. NTP’s to C.Olden and the pro pin to A.Kuhne. Member’s draw remains intact

with the absence of S.Vuillermin. Tuesday’s event was won by D.McIntyre (15) with 37 pts. His closest rival was B.Wright (20) with 33. NTP to A.Kuhne and best 9 to J.Hyett. Thursday’s are evolving into mixed events and the winner this week was R.Matthews (26) with 37 pts. Next best was R.McGeary (12) with 30. Both NTPs were taken out by the ladies, M.McGeary and N.Scholte and the best 9 to B.Betts. Don’t forget Meeniyan’s Golf Tournament runs from the April 14-16 and there is a Glo Golf night on the 23rd.

NTP winners from Thursday: Nereda Scholte and Marilyn McGeary.

Saturday winners: B Grade winner Col Olden and A Grade winner Col Graeme.

Korumburra ladies THERE was much needed rain last Wednesday, so the Monthly Medal event was postponed until this Wednesday, April 13. Three girls braved the wet weather and played nine holes, with results held over until a nine-hole competition is completed. Last Friday, the club held the Moulton Memorial Bowl, with a lovely field of 60 competitors from a range of clubs in the district and further afield. Much gratitude is extended to the Moulton family that has sponsored this event for the last 40 years, in mem-

NTP’s were William Warren on the 4th hole, Terry Chipman on the 7th and 14th holes and John Eabry on the 16th. DTL Balls went to 32 points on countback and were awarded to Peter Stivic, Brian Fennessy, Rob Brown, Joe Lowell, David Forbes, Denis Wallace, Terry Chipman, Colin Martin, Kevin Harris, Ryan Thomas, Francis Thomas and Sheilah Harper from Berwick Montuna golf club. Joe Lowell collected the Eagle’s nest of 12 balls for his great Eagle on the 3rd Hole. Some 58 players con-

ory of Sheila. The winning Bowl team, from Warragul, Joy Marriott (39 pts), Kylie Golding (33 pts) and Kerri Ahearn (33 pts), won convincingly, with 105 pts. The policy is that there is just one trophy per winner on this day, so A Grade was won by Judy Webb, 34 pts., on a c/b from Lee Clements. B Grade was won by Marg Clasby, 34 pts and Sharon Adams won C Grade, 32 pts. NTP winners were Bec Thomas (Leon), 1st, Trish Owen (Leon),7th., Chris Hamilton (Wonthaggi ), 10th and Kerri Ahearn (Warragul), on the 13th. BDL went down to 30

Successful: Moulton Bowl winners at Korumburra last Friday were Kylie Golding, Joy Marriott and Kerri Ahearn from Warragul.

David McIntyre: Tuesday’s Meeniyan event winner.

Rod Matthews: won Thursday’s competition. points and were won by Lee Clements, Rachel Brown (Welshpool), Joan Peters, Marg Ryan (Wonthaggi), Chris Rickard, Janet Gibson (Bairnsdale), Jan Beaumont (Wonthaggi) and Linda Shannon (Leongatha). Much appreciation to all the helpers on the day, in particular to Ladies’ captain, Judy Webb and her support group, the people who prepared the lunch, those who supplied food, the course curators and volunteers, those who sent out the field and collated all the results, bar staff, spotters on the fairways, to name just some of the many people involved in organising this day. Seven women played on Saturday and congratulations to Merrissa Cosson (38) on a good win with 37 pts. Sharon Adams (38) was runner-up with 33 pts on a c/b from Marg Young. NTP’s went to Deb Wrigley on the 1st and Sherrin Solly on the 10th. Our Section 2 Pennant side had a very close finish last week and finished with a 3/2 loss to Wonthaggi. Section 3 had a 4/1 loss to Wonthaggi. The club wishes both teams well this week.

tested a Par Competition on Thursday with Peter Walsh (13) winning A Grade with +3. B Grade went to Jeff Brewer (16) also with a score of +3 and Al Sperling (24) won C Grade in a countback with +1. NTP’s were Peter Walsh on the 4th hole, Andrew Smith on the 7th, Jon Smith on the 14th and Steve Fisher on the 16th. DTL Balls were won by Neale Gillin, Ian Murchie, George Misson, Ian Barlow, Kevin Harris, Peter Brownlie, Andrew Smith, Barry Attwood, Kevin Castwood, Geoff Tyson, Neil Mackenzie, Ian Watson and Fred de Bondt. On the 16th and 17th of May the Leongatha Senior Amateur event over 36 holes will be staged at Leongatha. The event is open to members of all clubs with great prizes to be won, so get your entry in and enjoy two days of great competitive golf. Entry forms are available on the club’s website. The Hyland Cup Draw has been done and is posted in the clubhouse and on the website. Players are encouraged to play their matches ASAP. The 2016 Esplanade Hotel Super League – Round 1 results: Hawks defeated Blues 137 to 134 (even team performance for Hawks with Joe Lowell leading the way with 36, Peter Stivic 37 for Blues) Cats defeated Saints 147 to 122 (even team performance for Cats with Neale Gillin 38 and George Misson 37, Henry Sedelies 33 for Saints) Dogs defeated Pies 146 to 137 (Peter Walsh and Jeff Brewer 39 for Dogs, Andrew Smith 36 for Pies) Tigers defeated Demons 137 to 135 (Rod Brown 36 for Tigers, Peter Hobson 37 for Demons) Peter Walsh, with 39 points won the Esplanade Hotel Round 1 Voucher for best player of the round on count back from his fellow team member Jeff Brewer.

South Gippsland pennant golf Results - April 10 Division 1 (at Meeniyan): Lang Lang 6 d Phillip Island 1, Wonthaggi 5 d Korumburra 2, Woorayl 7/0 (walkover), Meeniyan - bye. Division 2 (at Phillip Island): Leongatha 7 d Foster 0, Wonthaggi 5 d Lang Lang 2, Phillip Island - bye. Division 3 (at Leongatha): Meeniyan 4 d Foster 3, Leongatha 4 d Woorayl 3, Korumburra 4 d Phillip Island

3, Lang Lang 6 d Wonthaggi 1. Division 4 (at Korumburra): Leongatha 6 d Welshpool 1, Korumburra 4 d Phillip Island 3, Wonthaggi 5 d Aussie Golf 2, Lang Lang 4 d Woorayl 3.

Ladders Division 1 Wonthaggi.................3 Korumburra .............2 Meeniyan ..................2 Lang Lang.................1 Woorayl ......................1 Phillip Island .............0 Division 2 Leongatha .................1 Wonthaggi.................1 Lang Lang.................0 Foster.........................0 Phillip Island .............0 Division 3 Leongatha .................3 Lang Lang.................2 Meeniyan ..................2 Korumburra .............2 Woorayl ......................1 Phillip Island ..............1 Wonthaggi ..................1 Foster .........................9 Division 4 Wonthaggi.................3 Leongatha .................2 Woorayl ..................... 2 Lang Lang................. 2 Welshpool ..................1 Phillip Island ..............1 Korumburra................1 Aussie Golf ................0

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57.04 51.43 50.15 49.11 50.43 48.53 49.86 43.27

Mirboo North Golf Club THURSDAY Results Competition: Stableford Date: 7/ 04/ 2016 Day Winner: Richie Robbins (19) 40 Pts. DTL’s: Ian Blencowe 39, Tom Traill 38, Tom Whitelaw 38. NTP 6th: Tom Traill Saturday Results Competition: 1st Round of the Mirboo North Newsagents 4BBB Championships Date: 9/ 04/ 2016 Leading Scores after the first week: Ray Matthews & Josh Robbins 50 Pts, Ian & Scott Blencowe 47 Pts, Ray Matthews and Jeff Hughes 46 Pts, Doug and Richie Taylor 45 Pts, Terry Bradshaw and Nigel Bracecamp 45 Pts. Ladies Stableford Winner: Sue Traill (15) 30 Pts 2nd shot NTP 1st hole: Terry Bradshaw NTP: 4th: Charlie Le Page, 6th: Paul Woodall, 13th: Ian Blencowe and 16th: Josh Robbins. In the Final of the Summer Match Play Competition Ian Evison defeated Mark Heiberg 3 and 2 Next week will be the final round of the Mirboo North Newsagents 4BBB Championships and the overall winner and both pairs of weekly winners will be announced then at presentation.

Foster COURSE conditions at Foster were the same as the previous week, however Wednesday we were greeted with some

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Women’s Pennant ladder SOUTH Gippsland Women’s Golf Association Pennant ladder and results after round two (April 4) Section 1 (played at Phillip Island GC): Meeniyan d Foster 5/0, Leongatha d Phillip Island 3/2. Ladder: Meeniyan 8 points 10 games, Leongatha 8 points 6.5 games, Phillip Island 0 points 2 games, Foster 0 points, 1.5 games. Section 2 (played at Foster GC): Foster d Leongatha 4/1, Wonthaggi d Korumburra 3/2, Phillip Island d Lang Lang 3/2. Ladder: Foster 4 points, 4 games, Wonthaggi and Phil-

lip Island 4 points 3 games, Lang Lang and Korumburra 0 points 2 games, Leongatha 0 points 1 game. Section 3 (played at Korumburra GC): Wonthaggi d Korumburra 4/1, Meeniyan d Welshpool 3/2. Ladder: Meeniyan 8 points 6 games, Wonthaggi 4 points 6 games, Welshpool 4 points 5 games, Korumburra 0 points and 3 games. Section 4 (played at Phillip Island GC): Leongatha d Foster 4/1, Phillip Island d Woorayl 5/0. Ladder: Phillip Island 4 points 6.5 games, Leongatha 4 points 6 games, Foster 4 points 4.5 games, Woorayl 4 points 3 games.

good rain. Competition results Tuesday, April 5 - Men’s Stableford winner, Fred Tyers 36pts. DTL – Norm Cooper 33pts, Garry Buckland 33pts, Dave Hutchinson 32pts. NTP - 4th Pat McKay, 15th Peter Dight. Wednesday, April 6 - ladies Par saw no golf due to inclement weather. Thursday April 7 – Men’s Par winner was Nev Thompson +1. DTL – Shaun Chaseling +1, Fred Tyers +1.NTP – 4th Shaun Chaseling, 15th Nev Thompson. Friday April 8 – 9 Hole Stableford “Chook Run” Front Nine, winner of the chook this week was Tony Vanin 21pts. NTP – Shaun Chaseling. DTL- Josh Toner 20pts, Shaun Chaseling 20pts, Bill Fuller 18pts. Saturday April 9 – 4BBB Stableford, Captains and Presidents Trophy. The President’s trophy winners were Fred Tyers and Tom Harold with 45pts. The Captain’s trophy winners were Peter Dight and Deb Williams 43pts. DTL: John Mathers and Brian Robinson 45pts, Andrew Naylor and Bill Symmons 44pts, Chris Foulds and Trent Price 44pts. NTPs: 4th – Owen Kindellan, 6th – Fred Tyers, 13th Tom Harold, 15th Fred Tyers, 17th Deb Williams and Tom Harold. . Sunday April 10 was round 1 of Division 2 Pennant. Foster- 0 lost to Leongatha -7 at Phillip Island. Round 3 of Division 3, Foster -3 lost to Meeniyan -4 at Leongatha. Saturday’s golfers please note, a 9 hole event will also be played for those who perhaps don’t have time for 18 holes or for those who want play in both. This option is now available. Sunday, April 17 – Div 2 Pennant – Foster vs Phillip Island at Wonthaggi. Div 3 Pennant – Foster vs Leongatha at Woorayl.

Woorayl THE trophies for the two man ambrose competition were supplied by Ross Winkler and John Bolge. The winning pair with 59.25 was Damian Burge and Ben Wilson from Davern Goss and Tom Sorrell. Plenty of down the line balls: A. Peters, B. Stubbs; J. Gill, C. Winkler; B. Hogan, T. Hogan; A. Hillis, G. Price; T. Williams, C. Gillespie; P. Burgess, K. Riseley; M. Grist, B. Fennell; C. Hall, G. Calder; G. Salmon, B. Wilson; K. Miles, M. Luscombe; W. Turner, A. Turner and R. Winkler, J. Bolge. Both nearest the pins went to Davern Goss.

The ladies competition went to Sue Wakefield. Next week’s stableford will have trophies provided by Ray Drummond Golf.

Wonthaggi THE men’s midweek nine hole competition attracted 12 players. The winner was R. Hender, 20 points. Balls down the line: V. Tuddenham 17, N. Burne 17. The men’s midweek 18 hole competition attracted 29 players. The winner was M. Bourke, 44 points. Balls down the line: P. Dell 40, K. Ridout 38, C. Jeeves 38, D. Wilson 38, C. hewlett 38, G. Crawford 37. Nearest the pin - Hoots. Our Saturday stableford competition had 81 players. A Grade winner was E. Vanagtmaal 41, B Grade N. Cook 40, C. Grade J. Wade 42. Balls down the line: P. Dell 40, I. Johnson 39, R. Johnson, J. Geyer, D. Vanagtmaal 38; K. Loughran, J. McDonald, R. Chubb, A. Philpott 37; B. Skinner, G. Ryan, A. Lowe 36. Nearest the pin: 2nd B. Skinner, 8th G. Crawford, 13th G. Crawford, 17th K. Bayley. Eagle 7th - D. Vanagtmaal. On Sunday we played pennant. Division 1 had a solid win against Korumburra, Division 2 led by Glen Turner had a great win, Division 3 lost and Division 4 went on their merry way with another fine team effort. A special mention and congratulations to those who organised the Bucky O’Halloran day on Sunday. It was a great turnup by all concerned and a fun day was had by everyone. We will make it even bigger and better in 2017.

Korumburra THE first round of the 4BBB championships was played on Saturday, April 9, with trophies supplied by Tim Fowles. A Grade: (10 hcp) D. VanRooye, G. Jones 15, 60 net; M. Garnham, B. Pope 62 net; T. Fowles, R. Gallagher 63. B Grade: (12 hcp) P. Johnson, M. Deleeuw 19, 62 net; B. Hessels, M. Hutchinson 63. Nearest the pin: 1st L. Webster, 7th G. Jones, 10th N. Perks, 13th K. Pope. Tuesday’s winner was B. Anderson 34 pts and Thursday’s winner was L. Sharp 36 pts. Sign up for eclectics and singles knockout. Leaders scratch and handicap: D. Van Rooye and G. Jones 72 OTS, 60 net.

Equestrian event for Kardella HUNDREDS of riders will descend on Kardella Farm Equestrian for a show jumping competition this Saturday, April 16. Many local riders and others too from throughout Gippsland will compete from 8am and 5pm and the public is welcome to come and view this event free of charge. There will be approximately 180 rounds of jumps with 12 jumping efforts required around the course. The open competition will see four levels being contested with jumpers at the 80cm height up to 1.2 metre jumps. The centre has been run for the last five years by Russell Morrison Alfie White who are anticipating a great day of competition in one of their biggest competitions staged in their time at the facility. The centre is located at 65 Barnes Road Kardella.

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Ain’t broke, don’t fix High jumper stays with game plan for Rio By Brad Lester ELEANOR Patterson will rely on a proven recipe for success in her bid to make an impression at her first Olympic Games. The Leongatha high jumper will continue to train at the oval at Mary MacKillop College, Leongatha with her childhood coach David Green, in preference to training with Athletics Australia – an arrangement that reportedly comes with funding of $30,000. The partnership between Patterson and Green – her coach of eight years – has already resulted in a Commonwealth Games gold medal, a world youth title and a personal best jump of 1.96m – a height Patterson has repeated twice. Patterson was naturally “excited” about her Olympic selection, after winning the national title with a jump of 1.9m at the Australian Athletics

Championships in Sydney recently. “It’s a huge honour, there’s no doubt. My coach (Green) and I have been working hard and putting in a lot of effort, and we are looking forward to the next four months,” she said. Coach and athlete will plan a thorough schedule of training and competition, but Patterson is not setting herself expectations for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “We are just taking it one step at a time and focusing on preparing and leaving no stone unturned, and putting that effort in to the best of my ability,” Patterson said. “I’m not focusing on any other athlete, rather just improving myself.” Patterson did not wish to comment about funding available from Athletics Australia, instead emphasising she was fortunate to have Green “around the corner” and South Gippsland barracking for her.

“We will work hard and I also have my friends and family supporting me. The community’s support has also been fantastic,” she said. Green will join Patterson in Rio. Patterson first competed in athletics at St Laurence’s Primary School in Leongatha, and Leongatha Little Athletics Club, winning state and national titles, before progressing to the South Coast Athletics Club which she described as “like family”. “As a young kid, you always have big hopes and dreams, and doing athletics, I loved what I did and I wanted to improve, and despite all the hard work I have put in, it’s still a brilliant feeling,” Patterson said. Patterson has secured sponsorship deals with vitamin company Swisse and sporting apparel company Adidas, and will feature in a television advertisement for Swisse, filmed in Leongatha. She was also named as one of 14

Aussie favourites: high jumper Eleanor Patterson meets the Boxing Kangaroo after Olympics selection. Photo: Getty Images new Swisse ambassadors for the company’s 2016 Olympic campaign. “I’m lucky to have their support as well and would not be able to compete in the competitions I do without their support,”

Patterson said. The current world record of 2.09m was set by Bulgaria’s Stefka Kostadinova in 1987, but Olympic gold medallists jumped 2.05m in London in 2012 and in Beijing in 2008.

“I will just focus on preparing the best I can and improving, and whatever happens, happens,” Patterson said. While she will now train full-time, Patterson is also contemplating life

outside of athletics. “I’m not sure what I will be doing next,” she said. Patterson is the daughter of Mark and Helen Patterson, and a sister to Ben, Matilda and Julian.

Lightning almost strikes LEONGATHA Lightning’s U12 girls have just competed in Bendigo at the Basketball Country Championships.

Coach of the year: the Australian Junior Country Cup in Albury this year and another medal – bronze on this occasion – for a team coached by Matt Holmes.

State honour for Matt

With wins in two out of the three matches played on the first day of the championships, they were in a strong position going forward. The girls fought hard on a challenging second day and landed a place in Division Two. This was an exceptional effort for a team that also included two determined U10 girls, Anika Grabham-Andrews and Krystal Arnason. Although it put up a great fight the team was beaten on Sunday morning

by Sale which went on to win the Division Two grand final later that day. All the girls played some fantastic basketball over the weekend. Their understanding of the game improved and they demonstrated excellent sportsmanship, giving their everything until the final siren. The team sends a huge thank you to their parents whose commitment is vital for these opportunities to play at a higher standard, and to coach Bree Littlejohn for her exceptional effort and passion; finishing in Division Two is an apt reflection of her coaching success. Bendigo played host to 72 Country Victorian

Basketball teams for three days of town versus town competition from Friday, April 1 to Sunday, April 3. With 300 games played in both Male and Female sections, teams battled their way from their original pool into either the Championship Section or the Premiership Section which them lead in to Division One, Division Two, Division Three or Division Four knockout finals on Sunday with Grand Finals on offer for all divisions. The Warnambool boys and Ballarat girls took out the Division One Championships and booking their places in the Victorian Junior Basketball League Classic in June. The Classic is a highly prestigious National tour-

MATT Holmes from Korumburra was announced on Saturday, April 2 as the basketball coach of the year at Basketball Victoria’s annual awards in Bendigo. Mr Holmes, who was unable to be present at the awards, said he was humbled by the honour. The award was collected in his behalf by the director of coaching at Korumburra, Bill Geoffs. In the selfless style of the man he is, Mr Holmes who is also president of the South Gippsland Umpires Association, said he was rapt for the district because the award is evidence of how much is happening in the area and especially the resurgence of basketball. As well as involvement with a variety of basketball teams out of Korumburra where he operates his Korumburra Sports and Spinal Clinic, 2015 was a super charged year for the Latrobe City Energy Under 16 Girls team he coached to a premiership at both the Victorian Championships and the Australian Classic. The Under 16 State team he coached finished fourth at the Nationals in 2015.

Sunshine and Lightning: back from left, Lily Hume, Harper McLennan, Tahlia Arnason, Chloe Goff, Ella Littlejohn and coach Bree Littlejohn, front from left, Anika Grabham-Andrews, Sophie Kreutzberger, Zara Kreutzberger and Krystal Arnason did themselves proud at a championships outing in Bendigo.

nament held in Melbourne. Sale Under 12 Girls won the Division Two title

while the Churchill Under 12 Boys won the Division Three title.

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

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SPORT | BOWLS Leongatha FIRST up I wish to express my sincere thanks to our chairman of the board Russell Trotman for filling in as our scribe in my absence over the past two weeks. Not much to report this week as the rain put toll to the Wednesday midweek social bowls but I am sure no one would complain as we badly need the rain. Saturday, April 9 saw a good roll up for social bowls which was a three bowls pairs event, with the winners being F. Filomeno (s) and J. Schmidt on three wins plus 26. Runners-up were G. Drury (s) and E. Coulter on three wins plus 17, and third was Russell Trotman (s) and J. Bowman with three wins plus 16. Don’t forget the annual general meeting is on Tuesday, April 19, 7.30pm at the clubrooms. For our ladies a reminder the match committee is looking for more nominations for the committee, and the catering committee also is asking for more nominations, before the annual general meeting. Also members are advised there is a proposal by the Phillip Island club for changes to the 2016-17 men’s pennant Saturday structure. A copy of the proposal is on the whiteboard in the clubrooms, so please read same and if you wish to make comments please contact the chairman of the board or Saturday pennant selectors. Finally some of our members travelled to Benalla for the RSL Edinborough Shield event on April 9 and 10. Until the next report, good bowling - Jackhigh.

Buffalo Indoor ON Wednesday, April 6 we travelled to Buffalo on a wet and windy night to watch some excellent games of indoor bowls at Buffalo’s open night. Taking home first prizes were Andrew Hanks (s), Joe Occhipinti, Joy Dyson, Ashley Van Duffelen, the only team to win their three games (WWW). Charlie Tyers’ team of Joyce Occhipinti, Connie

Occhipinti, Jeannie Baker were runners-up on countback from several other teams (WLW). Interestingly Charlie and his ‘Angels’ went down to Andrew’s team in the second game, winning six ends but scoring ones and twos for a total of eight, to Andrew’s 10 (6+4) in the other two ends. Encouragement awards to Vito, Mary, Danah and Heath. All clubs were represented with Russel bringing his grandsons along and they bowled well. A quick shuffle of chairs and a delicious supper was enjoyed by everyone. After the results and presentations there were many raffle prizes won. A bonus chocolate from Carolyn concluded an enjoyable night. Thanks to everyone for their help. Social bowls at the Buffalo Hall on Wednesday at 7.30pm. All welcome.

Inverloch OUR annual fundraiser, Bowl Over Cancer Day was rained out. It has been rescheduled for Saturday, April 30 to coincide with Skirts and Shirts and Club Presentations. More information about this day to follow in a later edition of The Star. Wednesday social bowls returns on April 13 names in by 11.30am for a 12.30pm start. Thursday social bowls was played in uncertain weather attracting only 16 bowlers who played two 10 end games of four bowl pairs in the “two and walk” format which is popular on a cold day; plenty of walking. Winners, with 33 points, were the pair of Rob Howard and newcomer Doug Archer. Runners-up, with 32 points, were Brian Growse, and Kevin Woolstencroft playing in his first competition game. (Two brand new bowlers showing how easy it is to perform in a winning team against experienced competitors; congratulations to Doug and Kevin). Of course it always helps to have in form skips as well. The Thursday social

thestar.com.au game will be on April 14 sign on by 11.30am. Inverloch was well represented with 30 odd bowlers heading up to Echuca/ Moama this past weekend to play in the annual state wide RSL Edinburgh Shield competition. More on their successes and exploits in the next edition of The Star. The members’ draw returns on Friday, April 15. There has been no winner the last couple of draws so the jackpot is growing. A reminder that the nominations for match committees and Tuesday Pennant and Saturday Pennant selectors close at 5pm on Friday, April 15. Voting for Saturday Pennant selectors will be held at the clubrooms on Tuesday, April 19 from 2pm to 4pm. At this time voting is not required for Tuesday Pennant selectors. All nominations for match committees will form part of the committees regardless of the number of nominations received. A special general meeting is to be held on Monday, April 18 at 7.30pm. All affiliated members are requested to attend this important meeting.

Mardan Indoor THERE were only a handful of bowlers this week so we had 3x2 and 1x3 teams playing 10 ends. Although numbers were low it didn’t detract from the fierce competition throughout the games. So close were the games that it was almost a win for each team until the winners snatched it away from their opponents on the last end of their game. This week’s results: runners up with one win, 11 ends: John Chadwick and Tony Allen-Clay (s) and the winners with two wins were Margaret Campbell and Ian Hastie (s). The week previous: runners-up with one win and nine ends: John Chadwick, Bev Greenwood and Andy Plowman (s) and the winners with two wins were John McColl, Jeanette Grady and Russell Grady (s).

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Development squad bowls them over LAST week six members of the West Gippsland Development Squad played off in the final of the Victorian Under 18 Open Triples 2015/2016. This event was played as part of Championship Week at Clayton Bowling Club on Wednesday, April 6. The six members are Josh Kennedy (Traralgon), Patrick Lewis (Mirboo North) and Mat Leicester (Newborough), who all play for Yallourn BC and Hamish Beecroft Korumburra BC, Sarah Ashby Drouin BC and Jarrod Griggs Yarragon BC. The West Gippsland Triples teams progressed through to the final with wins in their quarter finals and semi finals in very wet and miserable conditions, setting up an all West Gippsland Development Squad Final. In the final, the Yallourn team was four shots down after 11 ends but managed to draw level after 14 ends. The scores were again level after 16 ends but the Yallourn team managed to win the last two ends and win the Final 18-14. This was a magnificent effort from all bowlers that are members of the West Gippsland Development Squad. The Yallourn team was good enough to win the Final, but all bowlers should be congratulated on making the final and showing great sportsmanship. After the final all players were presented with medallions by Bowls Victoria representatives Doug Kneebone and Louise Morrison.

Giants field three strong junior teams KORUMBURRA BENA FNC Junior Giants kicked off its season fielding three strong teams for Sunday’s first round against Corner Inlet.

Fish top of the pool

In A Reserve Emu’s (Nick Gilmore, Michael Park and Siobhan Paxton) have a percentage lead over Dingoes (Sean Michael, Matthew Wang and Rowan Keating) and Wallabys (Archie Paxton, Beau Allamby and Blake Richards). The two leading players in A Reserve (Daniel

Park and Sean Michael) are undefeated and play each other this week. B Grade resumes this week after a break for the school holidays. Retired persons or home based mums and dads are invited to come along to social table tennis on Thursdays at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Centre in Korumburra Road (next to the netball courts). The centre is open from 11am to 12.30pm. It is a great chance to keep fit and active and meet new people. Phone Nancy on 56 744628 for more information.

Ladders A Grade (after sixth round) Garfish ................18.....18(75) Barracouta ..........16.....16(72) Great Whites ......12.....15(72) Wahoo ................8.......12(65) School Sharks.....8.......10(50) bye Wanda.................4....... 8(51) Angel Fish).........2.......10(63)

Leading players: Bruce Harmer 10 (40), Justin Licis, Dirk Holwerda 8 (36) A Reserve (after 4th round) Emu’s .................12.....20(73) Dingoes ..............12.....16(54) bye Wallabys .............12.....16(52) Possums..............8.......15(53) Kangaroos ..........4.......17(59) Kookaburras .......0.......12(52) Koalas ................0.......12(44)

Runners-up: from left, Korumburra Bowling Club’s Hamish Beecroft and team members from the West Gippsland Development Squad, Jarod Griggs and Sarah Ashby, made it a Derby in the final of the Victorian Under 18 Open Triples during Championship Week at Clayton Bowling Club last Wednesday.

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GARFISH (Fred deBondt and Sebastian Vethanayagam) are still the top team in Wonthaggi A Grade table tennis with Barracouta (Bruce Harmer and Archie Paxton) in hot pursuit.

Winners: from left, Mat Leicester, Josh Kennedy and Patrick Lewis from (the Mirboo North Bowling Club) Patrick won the Victorian Under 18 Open Triples against a team of their fellows from the West Gippsland Development Squad.

Above: Primed: there were smiles aplenty as the Under 14s took to the ground to warm up for their round one match against Corner Inlet. Right: In attack: Luke Walker Under 12 in the thick of the action at Corner Inlet as Junior football got underway for the season.

A mighty group of 80 players will proudly wear the Giants colours this year in three new age groups (10 and Under, 12 and Under, 14 and Under). The excitement was evident on the faces of the youngest players whose parents reported sleepless nights and early rises as they anxiously awaited their first footy game - ever. While the excitement and hard work didn’t translate into scoreboard success for the 12s and 14s it was still a terrific day of family fun at the ground.

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Inverloch Stars arrive home IT was a momentous occasion for the Inverloch Stars Soccer Club on Sunday, April 10 when the Stars played their first home game at Thompson Reserve, Inverloch. For the Inverloch Stars, the lack of a suitable pitch in Inverloch has meant home games have been played in Outtrim for the past five years and as for training, well that was held wherever it could be organised. Years of planning has taken place between the soccer and cricket clubs and with the financial support of Bass Coast Shire Council and the Bendigo Bank, the clubs have recently been able to install drainage to allow Thompson Reserve to be used during winter for soccer. This is a fantastic outcome for Inverloch, and huge thanks must go out

to everyone involved in helping to make the Stars’ simple dream become a reality. Inverloch Stars played Korumburra City in its first game and from early in the morning the Reserve was filled with games of soccer for Under 7s, Under 9s, Under 11s, Under 12s (12-0 to Inverloch), Under 14s (12-1 to Inverloch), Under 15s girls (2-1 to Inverloch), Under 16s (12-1 to Inverloch with a very impressive hat trick from A. Paxton) and, of course, the Senior sides. The day was topped off with the exciting raffle draw for the Inverloch Stars ‘Light Up The Stars’ fundraising campaign. Congratulations to all the lucky winners and many thanks to Serious Surf Stuff, Maryanne Plenkovich, Framed Inverloch, Vortex Surf Skate and Ski, Green Heart Organics and all of the other generous sponsors who donated prizes.

The ‘Light Up The Stars’ campaign is aiming to provide training lights at Thompson Reserve. Check out www.inverlochstars.com.au for more information on how to help this important project move forward. Under 15s Girls Today was the beginning of great things for female football in South Gippsland. Inverloch Stars was proud to field a team of young, enthusiastic and talented players in the Under 15 Girls age group. Having never played together before the girls impressed the coach, their parents and observers with their team work and obvious enjoyment of the game. Jacinta Woodcock and Tiffany-Blossom Matheson scored goals to lead the girls to a 2-1 victory, however, all the girls played vital roles in the team’s win. Win or lose, the girls

Home at last: the Inverloch Stars are looking in awesome shape from the ground up this year. The club has a home turf at last, Thompsons Reserve which has undergone a great deal of work to make its surface playable for winter sport. were out there for the love of the game and most importantly to have fun. Senior Men The Inverloch Stars men came up against an understrength Korumburra City side that put up a

valiant fight but in the end went down 15-1. Six goals from San Oo, two from Tim Thornby, two from Eddie Halaijian, two from Gene Parini and goals from Barry Farrell, Adam Bell and a late

header from Joe Licciardi sealed the Stars’ victory. Senior Women The Inverloch Stars’ women had a sensational 7-0 victory over Korumburra City, with six goals from the amazingly talent-

ed Leonie Gilbert and one pearler from Julia Ward. The Stars didn’t let up the pace for a moment, and their brilliant defending kept Korumburra frustrated for the entire match.

Sullivan claims series second place WONTHAGGI triathlete Matt Sullivan has taken second place in the Male Open Section of the prestigious Gatorade Triathlon series.

Juniors game: Korumburra City’s Quinn Brady battles bravely for the ball in the Under 7 match against the Inverloch Stars.

Korumburra City spirits high IT was a difficult first day of the season for most of the Korumburra City Soccer Club teams playing away at Inverloch’s new ground. Most of the teams were short on numbers due to injuries and players being unavailable on the day. Some of the highlights of the day included a very well fought game from the Women’s team that although it lost the team held together, managed to work as a team and still ended the day with high spirits. The Senior Men and Reserves were short on numbers due to injuries and unavailability which opened up opportunities for some of the Under 16 players to step up with five making their debuts in the Senior teams.

A couple of the highlights from the Reserve game included Under 16 player Aidan Hall scoring on debut and the courageous efforts of Joe Veltri in goals before he had to leave the field after a collision. In the Seniors KCSC was only able to field 10 players including several who had played a full Reserves game. The weaknesses in the ‘Burra team were exploited by Inverloch. New coach Rory Cull said, “It was a hard game but it was great to see the efforts put in by the team including Under 16 player Harry McNeil playing his first Senior game, and the guys who played two games. “My highlight was seeing Liam score hopefully what will be the first of many goals for Burra.” There were many new

faces in the Junior and Miniroo teams along with several new coaches. The Under 7s had great fun in their four a side games. The Under 9s managed a high scoring draw with several new players in the team and several players going in goal for the first time. The other Junior teams showed great spirit against tough opposition with several players doubling up to play two games. A highlight of the day was the very close Under 15 Girls game which included several players new to the club and Milly Hurst scoring her match day goal. KCSC has a bye next weekend and is looking forward to having more players available for its first home game of the season against Wonthaggi on April 24.

The series consists of five races held from November to April across three different venues: St Kilda, Elwood and Portarlington. The first four are sprint events with the final event at St Kilda being of Olympic distance. This comprises a 1500m swim, a 40km bike ride and a 10km run. There was a record field of 2850 competitors across all categories at this event on Sunday, April 10. Many athletes were attracted to the Victorian Triathlon Championships (held in conjunction) and also the fact this was the only Olympic distance event in the series. Throughout the series Matt achieved podium finishes at race one at Elwood

Class athlete: Matt Sullivan’s performance as a tri-athlete continues to attract attention. The Wonthaggi athlete balances his sport with studying for a Masters of Engineering at the Melbourne University and work. (third) and race two at St Kilda (second). He finished fourth in race three at Elwood, sixth in race four at Portarlington and ninth in Sunday’s event. Matt previously won the 15-19 year old series title in 2013-2014 when he was nineteen. The following year he

won the 20 to 24 year old series title and then decided to increase the level of competition by entering the Open Section this year. Matt is coached by Elite Triathlon Performance Australia (ETPA) and trains every day. He combines this with studying his fifth year of a

Masters of Engineering at the University of Melbourne, being head of the chassis department of the Melbourne University Racing team and working two days a week at Prodrive Racing Australia creating car parts for Winterbottom and Moztert’s V8 Supercars.

Knights men too good Senior Men IN the opening stages of their round one match Leongatha had more possession of the ball and early chances than Lang Lang. The Knights eventually converted when co captain PJ (Patrick O’Meara) got the opening goal. Lang Lang came back into the game when the side equalised from a long throw onto a looping header at the near post. Leongatha recomposed itself with a well finished strike from Matthew Wardle who was later denied a controversial goal when he hit the cross bar and the ball was gathered by the keeper. The umpire deemed it to have not fully crossed the line: a tough 50/50 decision to make. Leongatha’s third goal

came from the co-captain Fergus Warren bursting out of centre back with a very composed piece of play. Late in the game Lang Lang was unfortunate suffering a couple of injuries that set it back in the later minutes. Silky skilled Diego Greggi got Leongatha’s fourth goal with a tidy finish by beating a player and slotting past the keeper. In the dying seconds Lang Lang pulled one back with a great strike from the centre on the referee’s whistle which was the last play of the game. Special mention to Ethan Bath and Big Red (Matt Taylor) for a quality all round game with great decision making. A good all round game with quality position play. Leongatha 4 defeated Lang Lang 2

Senior Women Lang Lang Senior Womens

team forfeited. Home to Lang Lang the South Division Womens reigning premiers, the Leongatha Lady Knights, returned to the pitch for round one in a friendly against the brand new Lang Lang team. Fresh off its triumphant win at the Korumburra Cup last weekend, the Knights team was keen to start the season strongly. The game proved entertaining as Leongatha loaned players and encouraged Lang Lang which was a determined side. Leongatha would like to congratulate the Lang Lang Womens team on a fantastic first game and wish them well for their first season.

Leongatha Knights U7 Leongatha Knights U7s team played its first game of the season against the newly formed Lang Lang. With all players very keen

to start the season, it saw 14 Knights players come along for the game. With the Knights’ players split into two teams it played two halves against Lang Lang with new players each half. In the first game it was Jake, Sam, Ella, Jarrah, Mitchell Noah and Taj who played a tight close game with Knights players being able to score a few goals. In the second half the Knights’ fresh team of Logan, Tallarah, Jacoa, Neka, Heath, Shayan and Harvey were able to take advantage of Lang Lang only having seven players. Again Knights were able to score some good goals. The game was enjoyed by everybody with parents commenting it was great for soccer season to start again.

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SPORT | NETBALL

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Alberton netball Results - Round 3 April 9 A Grade: Dalyston 61 d Fish Creek 32, Kilcunda-Bass 74 d DWWWW 16, Stony Creek 49 d Foster 22, InverlochKongwak 47 d Toora 35, Phillip Island 39 d MDU 31, Korumburra-Bena 82 d Tarwin 13. B Grade: Dalyston 29 drew Fish Creek 29,

Kilcunda-Bass 59 d DWWWW 20, Foster 45 d Stony Creek 24, Toora 45 d Inverloch-Kongwak 54, Phillip Island 47 d MDU 39, Korumburra-Bena 87 d Tarwin 13. C Grade: Dalyston 39 d Fish Creek 24, Foster 26 drew Stony Creek 26, Toora 38 d InverlochKongwak 36, MDU 45 d Phillip Island 23, Korumburra-Bena 39 d Tarwin

26. 17 & Under: Dalyston 31 d Fish Creek 15, Kilcunda-Bass 51 d DWWWW 16, Foster 52 d Stony Creek 25, Inverloch-Kongwak 48 d Toora 8, Phillip Island 25 d MDU 22, KorumburraBena 52 d Tarwin 12. 15 & Under: Dalyston 11 d Fish Creek 9, Foster 30 d Stony Creek 12, Inverloch-Kongwak 49 d Toora 7, MDU 39 d Phillip Island 19. 13 & Under: Fish Creek 32 d Dalyston 5, Foster 21 d Stony Creek 5, Inverloch-Kongwak 43 d Toora 3, Phillip Island 18 d MDU 6, Tarwin 19 d Korumburra-Bena 14.

Ladders A Grade Dalyston .....................218.42 Phillip Island..............148.94 Kor-Bena ....................386.67 Inv-Kongwak .............126.50 Toora ..........................265.33 Foster............................91.21 Kil-Bass.......................102.02 Stony Creek...................96.55 MDU .............................90.85 Fish Creek .....................60.26 Tarwin ...........................32.13 DWWWW.....................13.21 B Grade Kor-Bena ....................418.97 Foster..........................227.27 Phillip Island..............165.48 Dalyston .....................128.41 Toora ..........................245.45 Inv-Kongwak .............106.76 MDU ........................... 110.71 Kil-Bass.........................82.76 Fish Creek .....................66.67

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Stony Creek...................58.65 Tarwin ...........................29.21 DWWWW.....................12.06 C Grade Dalyston .....................238.10 MDU ...........................202.90 Kor-Bena ....................195.74 Toora ..........................135.38 Foster..........................185.71 Phillip Island................91.84 Kil-Bass.........................37.04 Stony Creek...................78.50 Tarwin ...........................72.81 Fish Creek .....................64.15 Inv-Kongwak ................61.98 17 & Under Dalyston .....................348.98 Kor-Bena ....................283.93 Phillip Island..............140.68 Foster..........................178.46 MDU ........................... 113.27 Toora ............................93.59 Fish Creek .....................85.51 Inv-Kongwak ..............137.78 Kil-Bass.........................63.41 Tarwin ...........................51.59 Stony Creek...................38.46 DWWWW.....................21.79 15 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............238.78 Kor-Bena ....................195.45 MDU ...........................162.69 Foster..........................140.00 Stony Creek ...............129.31 Dalyston .......................78.18 Toora .............................70.77 Kil-Bass....................... 112.00 Phillip Island .................92.59 Fish Creek .....................61.33 Tarwin ...........................35.40 13 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............450.00 Fish Creek ..................214.29 Tarwin ........................203.03 Phillip Island..............308.00 Foster..........................180.00 Dalyston .....................154.29 Kor-Bena .....................186.96 Toora .............................34.67 DWWWW.....................28.95 MDU .............................36.49 Stony Creek.....................9.78

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Mine: Stony Creek’s Danielle Logan beats Foster’s Letitia Bullen to the ball. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ fourcornersframing.biz

Parrots netball A Grade Traralgon 59 d Leongatha 37

the four points home. Positive start and great teamwork to improve on in the season.

Awards: Mika n Max Jackie Smith. Auction player - Hannah Flanders. This game took us by surprise from the start and didn’t help us at all with six players out, but not everything was negative. We matched them in the third and final quarter, goal for goal. There were many changes made and to the players’ full credit they adapted extremely well. Heads up girls, this is just the beginning. Go Parrots.

Awards: RSL - Kate Gourlay, Sports First - Taylar Kerr. Auction player Kate Gourlay. Well done girls, moments of brilliance and some lovely passages of play. Need to work on our fitness and keeping our heads up. Bring on next week.

B Grade

Traralgon 41 d Leongatha 28

Traralgon 43 d Leongatha 39 Awards: South Gippsland Therapy - Georgia Riseley, Serafino’s - Sally Trease. Auction player - Georgia Riseley. A slow start for the Parrots, with a new team and warm conditions. A few changes at half time changed the team dynamics and performance. Sally Trease stepped up into goals and was pivitol in bringing the margin back within four goals. Despite Georgia Riseley and Lucy Vernon’s fantastic defence, the Parrots were unable to close in and take

C Grade Traralgon 38 d Leongatha 27

Balancing act: Wonthaggi’s Courtney Blair looks for options up court.

Gippsland netball Results - Round 1 A Grade: Traralgon 59 d Leongatha 37, Morwell 58 d Wonthaggi Power 32, Moe 60 d Warragul 24, Drouin 48 d Bairnsdale 18, Sale 38 d Maffra 32. B Grade: Traralgon 43 d Leongatha 39, Wonthaggi Power 58 d Morwell 52, Moe 57 d Warragul 36, Drouin 59 d Bairnsdale 47, Maffra 56 d Sale 44. C Grade: Traralgon 38 d Leongatha 27, Wonthaggi Power 30 d Morwell 24, Moe 42 d Warragul 18, Drouin 34 d Bairnsdale 22, Sale 34 d Maffra 31. Under 17: Traralgon 43 d Leongatha 17, Wonthaggi Power 41 d Morwell 23, Moe 41 d Warragul 23, Drouin 29 d Bairnsdale 23, Sale 48 d Maffra 18. Under 15: Traralgon 41 d Leongatha 28, Wonthaggi Power 42 d Morwell 24, Moe 42 d Warragul 17, Bairnsdale 55 d Drouin 22, Sale 39 d Maffra 38. Under 13: Traralgon

20 d Leongatha 0, Wonthaggi Power 45 d Morwell 20, Moe 29 d Warragul 23, Drouin 23 d Bairnsdale 15, Sale 42 d Maffra 14.

Ladders A Grade Drouin ..........................266.67 Moe ...............................250.00 Morwell ........................181.25 Traralgon .....................159.46 Sale ............................... 118.75 Maffra..............................84.21 Leongatha........................62.71 Wonthaggi Power ............55.17 Warragul ..........................40.00 Bairnsdale .......................37.50 B Grade Moe ...............................158.33 Maffra ..........................127.27 Drouin ..........................125.53 Wonthaggi Power ........ 111.54 Traralgon ..................... 110.26 Leongatha........................90.70 Morwell ...........................89.66 Bairnsdale .......................79.66 Sale..................................78.57 Warragul ..........................63.16 C Grade Moe ...............................233.33 Drouin ..........................154.55 Traralgon .....................140.74 Wonthaggi Power ........125.00 Sale ...............................109.68 Maffra..............................91.18 Morwell ...........................80.00 Leongatha........................71.05

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Bairnsdale .......................64.71 Warragul ..........................42.86 Under 17 Sale ...............................266.67 Traralgon .....................252.94 Moe ...............................178.26 Wonthaggi Power ........178.26 Drouin ..........................126.09 Bairnsdale .......................79.31 Morwell ...........................56.10 Warragul ..........................56.10 Leongatha........................39.53 Maffra..............................37.50 Under 15 Bairnsdale ....................250.00 Moe ...............................247.06 Wonthaggi Power ........175.00 Traralgon .....................146.43 Sale ...............................102.63 Maffra..............................97.44 Leongatha.......................68.29 Morwell ..........................57.14 Warragul ..........................40.48 Drouin .............................40.00 Under 13 Sale ...............................300.00 Wonthaggi Power ........225.00 Drouin ..........................153.33 Moe ...............................126.09 Traralgon .........................0.00 Warragul ..........................79.31 Bairnsdale .......................65.22 Morwell ...........................44.44 Maffra..............................33.33 Leongatha..........................0.00

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Under 15 Awards: Network Video - Charli Fixter, Serafino’s Zali Rogers. Tough first game girls, we all held our heads up through the game and played awesome for our first game. Go Parrots.

Under 17 Traralgon 43 d Leongatha 17 Awards: Network Video - Sara Riseley, Sport First Chelsea Hofman. Well done girls, it was tough but we pulled through. Great positivity on the court. Bring on next week. Go Parrots.

On her game: Fish Creek’s Amity Sands-Morris is just in front of her Dalyston opponent in the Under 13s match on Saturday.

LDNA umpires Saturday, April 16 11am: Sue Ritchie, Jemma Caithness, Phil Smith, Bridget Eldred, Anita Gourlay, Angelique Dunlevie, Cayli Lane, Julie Grant, Maddie Brew, Maria Evison, Britney Thomas, Erin Baudinette, Mary Gourlay. 12pm: Amy Smith, Jesseme Arnason, Sue Ritchie, Tinisha Mills, Mariah Grant, Barb Challis, Katrina Sparks, Tanya Hamilton, Pat Kuhne, Sophie Clarke, Sam Anderson, Angelique Dunlevie. 1pm: Emma Smith, Anna Patterson, Pat Kuhne, Sam Anderson, Phil Smith. 2.15pm: Bek Vagg, Anita Gourlay, Lori McKenzie, Barb Challis, Julie Grant. Enquiries: Julie Grant 0407 076 425, Erin Baudinette 0448 487 492.

Winning ways: Mirboo North’s netballers had a day out on Saturday, winning all their games against Yallourn Yallourn North. Pictured Jessie Holland accepts another pass in to goals. More photos at www.mdphotos.net

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Brazen Tigers burst Bombers’ bubble By Rover AFTER leading at every change, Mirboo North bravely held on in a hectic final quarter to defeat 2015 grand finalist, Yallourn Yallourn North, by seven points at Tigerland on Saturday. Although the Bombers were less than chuffed with the outcome, the mighty Tigers were pumped by their heroic victory. Importantly, Mirboo North was able to create synergy, sharpen its competitive edge and play as a team, for most of the afternoon. In lovely autumn sunshine and in front of a bumper crowd, both sides took to the field wearing black armbands honoring respective club identities, who died in the off season. In Mirboo North’s case, former five time Reserves club best and fairest winner, Owen ‘Spud’ Harris, was remembered fondly by members, supporters and past teammates. Led by new playing

Crunch: Mirboo North forward Jesse Giardina flies for a pack mark, collecting teammate Issac Abas in the process. Abas recovered to be named amongst the Tigers’ best. More photos at www.mdphotos.net coach, Clancy Bennett, the Tigers selected Beau Linforth, Cameron Le Page, Damien Dawson, Hudson Kerr, Jesse Giardina and Zac Kilgower, for their first senior games at

SENIORS Mirboo North 13.11.89 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 11.16.82

Mirboo North best: B Richards, D Lockie, A Miller, Z Porter, J Richards, S Pratt.

Mirboo North goals: D Taylor 3, J Robertson 2, J Taylor 2, R Oddy 2, J Giardina 2, Z Kilgower 1, T Salerno 1. Yallourn-Yall Nth goals: T Hutton 3, B Brooks 2, T Brown 2, C MacInnes 1, N Campbell 1, B Burnett 1, L Jenkinson 1. Mirboo North best: S Peters, J Taylor, I Abas, R Oddy, Z Kilgower, J Robertson. Yallourn-Yall Nth best: T Brown, S Galea, A Bailey, D Bath, R Reid, B Brooks.

THIRDS Mirboo North 14.11.95 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 3.2.20

RESERVES Yallourn-Yall Nth 20.6.126 d Mirboo North 5.0.30

Mirboo North goals: F Austin 2, R Peter 2, T Paterson 1, L Stothart 1, R Kratzat 1, L Dight 1, Rn Lowrie 1. Mirboo North best: T Hart, R Peter, R Lowrie, J Carnes, F Austin, A Irwin.

Mirboo North goals: J Richards 3, D Allen 2.

Mirboo North goals: T Paterson 3, R Lowrie 2, C Rudling 2, K Abas 2, J Hohmann 1, D Allen 1, B Thomson 1, L Oddy 1, T Joustra 1. Mirboo North best: C Rudling, T Reiske, D Allen, J Hohmann, K Wilson, K Abas.

FOURTHS Mirboo North 9.15.69 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 7.5.47

the club. The Bombers also introduced seven new players, including Dylan Bath, Lucas Jenkinson and Nicolaus Campbell, who featured among their goal kickers and best players. From the outset, Isaac Abas, jumped high in the ruck and the smaller, lighter and speedier Mirboo North outfit, employed the running game and tackled their opponents hard. Some of Mirboo North’s silky hand and foot movements looked as classy as a Cadillac cruising along Johnny Mercer Boulevard. At times, however, the Tigers’ turnover rate was high, but when their link-ups worked, the bigger and stronger Bombers were left floundering on the chase.

Evergreen onballer, Shane Peters, used his skill, experience and endeavor to turn in a best afield performance for Mirboo North. Other wonderful contributors for the winning side were, Josh Taylor, Abas, Oddy, Kilgower, Jack Robertson, Bennett, Daniel Taylor and Tristan Salerno. Mirboo North’s defensive capability featuring Jacob Nash and Luke Palmer on the last line, restricted former St Kilda big man, Barry Brooks, to two majors and kept renowned sharpshooter, Tim Phillips, goalless. For the Bombers, Tom Hutton and Tyler Brown, with three and two goals respectively, were major dangers near the big white sticks, whilst Shane Galea, Adam Bailey and Bath were valuable contributors

around the ground. At the breaks, Bennett affirmed the positives of the Tigers’ incessant running and massive tackling pressure, as well as confirming the importance of sticking rigidly to the game plan. Following a brilliant third quarter, where it booted 4.3 to YYN’s 1.3 Mirboo North took a handy 29 point lead into the three quarter time huddle. With momentum building, the Tigers had serviced their target areas with well defined kicks to position. When Jacob Blair broke free across half forward to find Giardina early in the final term, the forward pocket specialist’s brilliant left foot snap, put the Tigers 35 points in front. The Bombers immediately rallied with three majors in a matter of minutes, to keep them within striking distance. Then Josh Taylor marked a pass from skipper Damien Turner and sent a 60 metre ball burster through the high diddle diddle to give Mirboo North some breathing space. Following a series of narrow misses from both sides, clever snaps from Jenkinson and Hutton edged the fast finishing visitors closer and closer. A behind from Giardina placed the Tigers eight points clear in time-on, but the Bombers weren’t finished. For several minutes, the Tigers remained composed and worked feverishly by going into lock down mode on the bottom wing, but eventually the Bombers found a gap and ferried the ball forward. Phillips uncharacteristically missed from straight in front, after ducking into a tackle and Mirboo North welcomed the echoing sound of the final siren.

Reserves Mirboo North was outclassed by a well-drilled team with winners everywhere. The Bombers’ 96-point victory was a complete demolition job, with no rough edges. If Saturday’s outstanding performance is any indication, there has never been a more exciting time to be a YYN Reserves footballer. Big David Ivey must have thought all of his Christmases had come at once, as one lead after another led to his dominant eight goal haul. Hard workers for the Tigers were, Ben Richards, Damien Lockie, Adam Miller and Zac Porter. Although the Tigers were starved of scoring opportunities, they booted five goals without a miss.

Thirds Back-to-back reigning premier Mirboo North thrashed YYN by 75 points after unfurling its 2015 flag to

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Thorpdale 11.12.78 d Boolarra 11.9.75 Yarragon 16.13.109 d Hill End 6.6.42 Yinnar 20.10.130 d Trafalgar 7.3.45 Newborough 15.11.101 d Morwell East 4.12.36 RESERVES Thorpdale 11.8.74 d Boolarra 6.7.43 Yarragon 14.12.96 d Hill End 4.5.29 Yinnar 18.10.118 d Trafalgar 3.1.19 Newborough 17.17.119 d Morwell East 1.3.9 THIRDS Thorpdale 11.8.74 d Boolarra 2.10.22 Yinnar 22.15.147 d Trafalgar 2.0.12 Newborough 21.18.144 d Morwell East 1.3.9 FOURTHS Trafalgar 7.13.55 d Yinnar 5.1.31

loud applause. The mighty Tigers welcomed Kudumba Abas, younger brother of Isaac, to the team. This Saturday, Mirboo North has a bye.

Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Yinnar ..................... 288.89 Newborough ........... 280.56 Yarragon ................. 259.52 Mirboo North .......... 108.54 Thorpdale ............... 104.00 Boolarra ..................... 96.15 Yall-Yall North ............ 92.13 Hill End ...................... 38.53 Morwell East .............. 35.64 Trafalgar ..................... 34.62

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RESERVES LADDER Newborough ......... 1322.22 Yinnar ..................... 621.05 Yall-Yall North......... 420.00 Yarragon ................. 331.03 Thorpdale ............... 172.09 Boolarra ..................... 58.11 Hill End ...................... 30.21 Mirboo North.............. 23.81 Trafalgar ..................... 16.10 Morwell East ................ 7.56

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THIRDS LADDER Newborough ......... 1600.00 Yinnar ................... 1225.00 Mirboo North .......... 475.00 Thorpdale ............... 336.36 Hill End ....................... 0.00 Boolarra .................... 29.73 Yall-Yall North ............ 21.05 Trafalgar ....................... 8.16 Morwell East ................ 6.25 Yarragon ...................... 0.00

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FOURTHS LADDER Trafalgar ................. 177.42 Mirboo North .......... 146.81 Newborough ............... 0.00 Yall-Yall North........... 68.12 Yinnar ....................... 56.36 Morwell East ................ 0.00 Thorpdale .................... 0.00

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Honour: a large group gathered at the Koonwarra recreation reserve on Sunday to celebrate the life of former Leongatha Cycling Club member John Sauvarin and raise money for the Heart Foundation.

Cycling season races away THE 2016 road season started with graded scratch races at Korrine on Saturday.

The winners: scratch racing at Korrine on Saturday was won by, from left, B Grade Darcy O’Conner, A Grade Stefan Kirsch and C Grade Thomas Fitzgerald.

There was a light westerly blowing and conditions were mild and great for racing. There is only racing next Sunday before the club holds the Junior Experience Weekend at Wonthaggi and Outtrim on the Saturday and Sunday of the Anzac weekend. The public is warned that on Sunday, April 24 there will be lots of riders in the Outtrim area. The riders have been busy during autumn putting in plenty of training so the racing was pretty intense on Saturday. The A Grade field of 10 riders raced three laps of the circuit giving them around 54km of racing. This gave them hills to negotiate and at the finish of the last climb there were just two riders in contention – Stefan Kirsch and Harrison McLean with Tom McFarlane around 100m adrift. In the dash to the line it was Kirsch taking a narrow win over Harrison, McFarlane third then it was Will Lumby who was saving a little for the Sunday

race. In B Grade there were nine riders and they raced two laps. Oliver McLean broke away on the first lap and the pressure of the hard racing and hills saw two riders lose contact on the climb up to the Glen Alvie corner. Some strong riding by Mark Bensley and Kerry Pritchard saw McLean back with the bunch as they rolled through after the first lap. The second lap again saw the hills impact on the field. This time it was Darcy O’Connor who went with McLean up the hills and gain a break. These two raced into the line where O’Connor recorded a solid win over McLean. Next home was Bernadette Fitzgerald followed by the evergreen Pritchard. Kobi Marchant outsprinted Bensley to be next in for fifth and sixth. In the C Grade race over one lap we saw the Juniors set the pace. Up the hills it was Thomas Fitzgerald and Kaleb Jans who rode away from the bunch. They stayed clear and in the dash to the line Fitzgerald scored the win over Jans.

Next in was Jack Allen having his first road race. He was followed in by Greg Bradshaw and Zach Stubbs-Taylor. On Sunday the club celebrated former member John Sauvarin with a family picnic day and ride at Koonwarra. This day raises funds for heart research. It was attended by around 45 family, friends and Leongatha Cycling Club members. This year riders could choose between a 38Km Pound Creek Road course or walk/ride along the Great Southern Rail trail over the newly opened bridges to Meeniyan and back before a barbecue and social get together. John Sauvarin was a highly regarded Leongatha Cycling Club life member and each year a social ride is held in his honour, while also raising money for the Heart Foundation. Next Sunday the weekend race will start at Pound Creek with entries in by 8.30am. The club has shifted from the Saturday race at this location to avoid the football traffic on a Saturday afternoon.

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Sea Eagles soar over Pies INVERLOCHKongwak stayed at home to play Toora as the Sea Eagles pushed to continue its winning streak on Saturday. The home team got off to a good start in the first term with the breeze in its favour, scoring 40 points by the siren. The Magpies struggled to get off the mark but did manage to kick a single major, totalling six points in the first term. Toora used the wind to its advantage in the second term, outscoring the Sea Eagles and finishing up by 32 points by half time. IK managed to keep its margin however, scoring four majors and

settling on 68 on the siren. IK’s Tom Wyatt continued his kicking streak, managing to boot five goals throughout the match, taking his total up to 13 this season while the Pies’ Jesse Bedggood also continued on his strong start to the season, kicking three majors. Toora lost momentum in the third term as IK managed to boot another seven majors, finishing the quarter on 116. The Pies struggled to get past the Sea Eagles’ defence and failed to put anything on the scoreboard, stuck on 32 going into the last term. In the final quarter, Toora struggled to close the 84 point margin but did manage to score an-

other three goals by the final siren with the help of Luke Manders. IK could not be caught however, having managed to kick another five majors and finishing up victorious on 148 to Toora’s 57. IK’s Toby Mahoney followed in Wyatt’s footsteps, kicking four goals throughout the match in what has been a great debut season for the player. Corey Casey and Christian Terlich also booted three majors each as IK proved to be a force to be reckoned with across the whole side. IK will look to continue its winning streak this Saturday as it faces off against Stony Creek.

Inverloch-Kongwak 22.16.148 Toora 8.9.57 Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: T. Wyatt 5, T. Mahoney 4, C. Terlich 3, C. Casey 3, L. McMillan 2, E. MacPhie 1, D. Houston 1, D. Reid 1, B. Withers 1, A. Cross 1 Toora Goals: J. Bedggood 3, L. Manders 2, L. Jenkins 1, J. Attard 1, J. Pintus 1 Inverloch-Kongwak Best: M. Billows, T. Wyatt, J. Clottu, T. Lomax, W. Hetherington, C. McCaughan Toora Best: B. Osborne , J. Bedggood, B. East, T. Allott, P. Grant, B. Willder RESERVES

Inverloch-Kongwak 23.17.155 Toora 0.1.1 Leading Goalkickers: C. Buxton 3, C. Argus-Smith 3, J. Cahir 3, R. Butler 3 IK Best: W. Nye, L. Rankin, M. Miller, A. Cuff, C. Spencer, J. Coats Toora Best: B. Stone, T. Crawford, A. Hewson, M. Hilder, J. Cripps, L. Ferguson THIRDS

Inverloch-Kongwak 29.16.190 Toora 1.0.6 Leading Goalkicker: L. Paxton 6 IK Best: L. Scott, X. Hughes, C. McInnes, T. Heislers, L. Paxton, A. Toussaint Toora Best: L. Ireland, K. Morgan, A. Hewson, J. McDonald, K. Swart, J. Cecchini

South Gippsland Bridge Club INVERLOCH, Friday, April 8. A smaller group participated during this last week of the school holidays but the round was still hotly contested. The ever consistent pair of Philip and Neville Chapman won the day with the score of 65.10 percent. This put them well ahead of the field with the second pair, Hannah Martin and Viv Westaway, still achieving a strong score of 58.33 percent. John Sullivan and Alan Johnston maintained their high standard of play by coming third with 55.73 percent. Fourth place was shared by Michael Dooley and Leila Bell, and Kaye Douglas

and John Sutton with of 55.73 percent. The Meeniyan Bowls Club was a busy place this week as they hosted two Bridge events for the club. On Monday evening the club played the Meeniyan Championship Pairs which will run for two weeks. The leading pair at the end of the first week is Clive Hope and Susan Ruffin, clearly in front with 72.69 percent. Faye Rowlands and Frank Arndt were second with 57.87 percent and close by in third, were Margaret Munro and Heather Bligh with 56.94 percent. Pat West and Barbara Axten are fourth with 51.85 percent. The second event hosted by Meeniyan is a State wide competition, the Victorian

Simultaneous Pairs which will run for three weeks. The winners will go to the regional final in Traralgon. Rounds two and three will be played at Tarwin Lower on Tuesday afternoons. Leading the way in this event are Alan Johnston and John Sullivan with 61.11 percent. Second place was shared by Maureen Stiles and Viv Westaway and Faye Rowlands and Pat West with 53.47 percent per pair. Fourth place was again a draw with Dawn Jolly and Ruth Stevenson and Neville Chapman and Bron Sund sharing 50.69 percent each.

Tarwin claims a massive win SATURDAY’S win against KorumburraBena was a real shot in the arm for Tarwin. The first quarter was a contest of sorts but from there on, Tarwin romped away to open up the game and came home with a percentage boosting 100 point win. The match started off with a bang; Tarwin had three goals on the scoreboard within five minutes. It was a perfect day for football and the ground looked a picture, in tip top condition. Tarwin had an injury worry or two from the previous weekend’s game against Toora and patched the hole with a couple of Reserves players. In all Tarwin had five players under 21 years of age and four of them were under 19. Tarwin believes it is on the right track here and Korumburra-Bena too is giving its young players a run as the way of developing itself as a force for the future. Both teams featured plenty of youth and Tar-

win co-president Anthony Hullick said, “It’s good to see some of the young kids given a chance to play Senior football.” After Tarwin leapt away Korumburra-Bena clawed its way back and at the end of the first quarter the contest would have been a lot tighter had the Giants kicked more accurately As it was the gap gave Tarwin the space and confence to go ahead and take the game away from the Giants. Hayden Farrell in the midfield for Tarwin stood out for his ability to clear the ball from the middle and Paul Hinkley playing midfield/half forward was making his patch his own. Blake Slater at centre half forward was also doing very well and with Farrell and Hinkley were the glue that kept Tarwin’s forward zone the engine room of the match. To Korumburra-Bena’s credit it fought hard. Tarwin won’t be resting on its laurels. The next two week’s games against KilcundaBass and The Allies are

winnable but they are also there to lose. The club hierarchy won’t want the youth of the side getting ahead of itself; it will be wanting the boys to earn their wings. Yes the next two weeks will be testing weeks but the signs are good at the club. “We’re not getting ahead of ourselves,” said Mr Hullick. “We are a work in progress but the signs on field are very good with a great improvement in team work and we have a very good coach.”

Tarwin 18.22.130 Korumburra-Bena 4.6.30 Tarwin Goals: J. Kilsby 4, M. Dunlop 3, S. Kilsby 3, H. Farrell 3, B. Slater 2, M. Swenson 1, D. De Luca 1, C. Kyriacou 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: N. Cant 2, S. Braithwaite 1, S. Edwards 1 Tarwin Best: H. Farrell, D. De Luca, M. Dunlop, P. Hinkley, L. Thwaites, B. Slater Korumburra-Bena Best: N. Cant, Z. Walker, S. Braithwaite, B. Dorling, H. Suckling, J. Kilpatrick RESERVES

Tarwin 10.8.68 Korumburra-Bena 7.9.51 Leading goalkickers: L. Anderson 4, J. Fowles 4 Tarwin Best: J. Nye, T. Nye, J. Simpson, L. Anderson, P. Houston, T. Muhovics KB Best: J. Kyle, J. Hill, R. Muir, M. Whiteside, J. Harris, B. Walker

Tarwin Valley A grand finale end to summer Sharks at the ready RACING at Woolamai on Saturday was the Picnic Racing season finale and the racing was very competitive with some of the best fields this season; you could say they left the best for last.

Race 5: the Wonthaggi Club Maiden Plate was won by Charitable, ridden by Reece Goodwin (the winner of the 2015/16 Jockey’s Premiership) and trained by his father, Barry Goodwin who was named Picnic Trainer of the Year. Photo courtesy of PicnicBet.com.

A fitting end to summer: from left, all from Wonthaggi, Fiona Hofmann, Kane Ancans, Ryan Luke, Skie Luke and Tiarna Packer had found the perfect place to relax and enjoy the season’s last picnic race. Photo courtesy of PicnicBet.com.

Woolamai also decided the winner of the 2015/16 Jockeys Premiership, the 2015/16 Picnic Trainer of the Year and the 2015/16 Picnic Horse of the Year. The winner of the 2015/16 Jockey’s Premiership was Reece Goodwin, two wins ahead of last season’s winner Courtney Pace. At the start of the day Reece was one win ahead of Courtney Pace. Reece rode a treble and Courtney rode a double. Between them they rode five of the seven winners on the day. The 2015/16 Picnic Trainer of the Year was won by Barry Goodwin. Barry trained two winners on the day, both ridden by Reece (Barry’s son). The 2015/16 Picnic Horse of the Year was won by Freshwater Reset that ran third in Race Two.

THE Tarwin Football Netball Club is very proud to announce that the Tarwin Valley Sharks Under 10’s football team will be playing its first game against Inverloch this Sunday. Andy Guymer, a long time player/committee

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man/supporter of the club, will be coaching our Under 10 side alongside our Tarwin Valley Sharks Auskick. After being very disappointed losing both our Under 16/18s football sides this year, the club was determined that we would be having a Junior team in 2016 and after a lot of work off the field, we have achieved our goal. We have called our Junior team the Tarwin Valley Sharks to incorporate the whole district, not just Tarwin itself.

The club is excited and looking forward to this weekend. Training will be at the Tarwin football ground on Thursday nights at 5pm along with our ongoing Auskick program. The club welcomes any new players/families to come along and join our new venture as we can guarantee a lot of fun and excitement at the Tarwin Sharks. For further enquiries please call Andy Guymer 0419 335 987 or Anthony Hullick 0419 327 546

ALBERTON Round 4: April 16 Kilcunda-Bass v Tarwin Kor-Bena v Phillip Island Stony Creek v I-K MDU v Foster Fish Creek v DWWWW Toora v Dalyston

MID GIPPSLAND Round 2: April 16 Yarragon v Mirboo North Yinnar v Newborough Hill End v Boolarra Yall-Yall Nth v Trafalgar Thorpdale v Morwell East

GIPPSLAND Round 2: April 16 Leongatha v Wonthaggi (N) Morwell v Sale Maffra v Bairnsdale (Sun) Drouin v Warragul (Sun) Moe v Traralgon

ELLINBANK Round 2: April 16 Ellinbank v Nilma Darnum Neerim Sth v Koo Wee Rup Buln Buln v Garfield Lang Lang v Cora Lynn Poowong v Dusties Catani v Nar Nar Goon Longwarry v Nyora Bunyip - bye

At the ready: back from left, Bailey Cowell, coach Andy Guymer and Austin Pedley, front from left, Lincoln Falls and Hudson Guymer. Tarwin FNC is excited about the Under 10 football team taking to the field this Sunday.

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Another blow for United

MDU could have been sitting pretty with two wins and a loss.

Instead the Demons are now three and zip, with a one point loss to Tarwin in the opening match and a very close result against Phillip Island on the weekend. To add salt to the wound another player has gone down with what looks to be an ACL injury. Matt Winderlich was stretchered off late in the last quarter and scans this week could reveal the worst. This follows from Cam Birch’s ACL the week before. Both good players and now both out for the

season. MDU controlled this match for most of the day. Kicking into the breeze in the first term, the Demons restricted the Island to just three goals while booting two themselves. In the second quarter MDU kicked away with five goals to the Island’s one. At half time it was MDU 7.3 45. to Phillip Island 4.1.25. The Island edged closer in the third term and the last term was shaping up as a real arm wrestle. With Brendan Kimber and Michael Duiker playing awesome last quarters for the Bulldogs and MDU getting tired after three

solid quarters it was Phillip Island by two goals. The result was in doubt until the 21 minute mark until Winderlich was stretchered off. Phillip Island banged on two late goals and that was the ball game. For MDU Tom Corry, showing excellent foot skills, was the best along with Ben Thomas in defence, and Tom McDermott and Callum Hutcheson in the midfield/forward line. Jack Hughes was also a solid defender. MDU now host an in form Foster outfit flying high after three opening wins while the Island head to the Giants territory in Korumburra.

SENIORS LADDER W L D

Inv-K’wak..... 3 Foster ......... 3 Tarwin ........ 2 Fish Creek.... 2 DWWWW ..... 2 Kil-Bass ...... 2 Dalyston ......... 1 Phillip Is ......... 1 Stony Creek.... 1 Toora... ........... 1 MDU............... 0 Kor-Bena ........ 0

On stage: Michael Smith makes a grab for the ball in this strong man’s contest with his Phillip Island opponent Michael Duiker. Phillip Island 12.6.78 M.D.U. 10.6.66 Phillip Island Goals: B. Runnalls 5, J. Weir 2, M. Duiker 2, J. Darcy 1, A. Duyker 1, S. Seddon 1 M.D.U. Goals: J. Swift 4, C. Hutcheson 2, T. McDermott 2, J. Laskey 1, J. McMillan 1 Phillip Island Best: S. Seddon, A. Edwards, M. Griffin, B. Kimber, A. Duyker, H. Moore M.D.U. Best: T. Corry, B. Thomas, T. McDermott, C. Hutcheson, J. Hughes, J. McMillan RESERVES

M.D.U. 11.8.74 Phillip Island 6.4.40

Free: Brendan Kimber has Tom McDermott too high as the Demon tries to break free of the pack.

Leading Goalkicker: N. Mathieson 3 M.D.U. Best: J. Bolge, H. Sinclair, B. Densley, N. Hillam, A. Kuhne, J. Hoy PI Best: C. McPhillips, R. Linford, J.

Nicolaci, D. Clarke, H. Shawcross, R. McKenzie THIRDS

Phillip Island 20.12.132 M.D.U. 3.4.22 Leading Goalkicker: Z. Jankowicz 9 PI Best: D. Wilson-Browne, Z. Jankowicz, A. Farrell, L. Sullivan, J. Keating, J. Montgomery M.D.U. Best: D. Thorson, M. Hoober, Z. Cox, J. Clifford, M. Newton, E. Stephenson FOURTHS

Phillip Island 22.15.147 M.D.U. 2.2.14 Leading Goalkicker: B. Taylor 8 PI Best: B. Taylor, N. Bee-Hickman, R. Weinzierl, B. Anderson, J. Asbury, C. Thompson M.D.U. Best: J. Stockdale, J. Yates, S. Pearce, W. McDonald, B. Cantwell, S. Chadwick

Tigers pounce on Lions IT WAS a fight of the big cats when Foster faced off against Stony Creek at home on Saturday. First term saw Stony Creek utilise its advantage of kicking with the wind as it managed to score 19 points. Foster’s backline worked hard to send the ball back down its end of the field and the Tigers scraped through on 20 by the siren. Foster made the most of the breeze in the second term and managed to reach a score of 46 by the half time siren. Trio Todd Holman, Josh Toner and Bradley Tagg shared the scoring load, each booting three majors throughout the match. Stony Creek struggled against the wind and only managed one over in the term. The Lions came back strong in the third term with Kerem Baskaya to thank for kicking four majors throughout the match. With the help of his teammates, the side kicked two majors in the third and finished the quarter on 41. Foster matched the term, also scoring two majors, however the home team had a 20 point advantage going into the last term. Stony Creek felt the pressure and failed to make tracks, only scoring four points in the last term. Foster did not let its lead stop its players from working for a win. The team’s stamina proved strong as

the side kicked another five majors in the term, finishing up victorious on 92 to 45. Brad Angwin played his best match of the season so far while former captain Josh Toner received best on ground for his outstanding performance in the midfield. Rhett Moor was also back with a vengeance, playing his first match for the season. Foster will travel to Meeniyan this Saturday to play the Demons while Stony Creek will stay at home to take on Kilcunda Bass.

0 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 3 3

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

359.52 160.67 171.88 151.40 140.31 109.29 98.02 71.37 63.56 62.54 58.17 21.62

12 12 8 8 8 8 4 4 4 4 0 0

GOALKICKERS B. Tagg (Foster) ................. (6) K. Baskaya (Stony Ck) ........ (5) T. Wyatt (Inv-K’wak).......... (4) K. Bergles (Kil-Bass) .......... (2) T. Mahoney (Inv-K’wak) ..... (4) A. Seccull (Fish Ck) ............ (5) B. Nolan (DWWWW) .......... (2) D. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (4) T. Gibson (Kil-Bass) ........... (4) L. McMillan (Inv-K’wak) ..... (1)

10 9 8 7 7 7 6 6 6 5

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Inv-K’wak..... 3 0 0 943.75 Dalyston ...... 3 0 0 501.45 Fish Creek.... 2 1 0 227.36 DWWWW ..... 2 1 0 186.62 MDU........... 2 1 0 112.50 Foster ......... 2 1 0 73.60 Toora ... .......... 2 1 0 48.29 Tarwin ............ 1 2 0 92.67 Phillip Is ......... 1 2 0 79.25 Kor-Bena ........ 0 3 0 42.05 Kil-Bass.......... 0 3 0 32.40 Stony Creek.... 0 3 0 27.70 GOALKICKERS T. Davis (Fish Creek) .......... (6) R. Butler (Inv-K’wak).......... (2) J. Maurilli-Pullin (Toora) .... (0) D. Brown (Dalyston) .......... (1) D. Pruysers (Dalyston) ....... (3) A. Wallis (Dalyston) ........... (1) N. McRae (Tarwin) ............. (2) N. Bainbridge (Dalyston) .... (2) A. Rodgers (Phillip Is) ........ (0) K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (1) M. Jones (Foster) ............... (4)

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12 12 8 8 8 8 8 4 4 0 0 0 9 7 7 6 6 6 5 5 4 4 4

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Foster 14.8.92 Stony Creek 6.9.45 Foster Goals: T. Holman 3, B. Tagg 3, J. Toner 3, J. Hanlon 2, D. Granger 1, D. Vandyke 1, M. Clark 1 Stony Creek Goals: K. Baskaya 4, A. Purvis 1, J. Stuart 1 Foster Best: J. Toner, M. Howell, B. Angwin, T. Holman, B. Bowden, D. Granger Stony Creek Best: J. Schelling, J. Stone, R. McKnight, A. Logan, J. Brydon, J. Stuart RESERVES

Foster 8.8.56 Stony Creek 8.5.53

Burly: from left, Stony Creek’s Keren Baskaya, and Foster’s Rhett Moore battle for the ball in bright sunshine and perfect conditions for football on Saturday. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz

Leading Goalkicker: S. Cope 3 Foster Best: J. Williams, M. Jones, S. Brett, S. Lyon, H. Griggs, J. Aldersea Stony Best: S. Cope, T. Gordon, B. Furjan, L. Park, H. Funnell, J. Byrnes FOURTHS

Foster 17.16.118 Stony Creek 1.3.9 Leading Goalkickers: K. Davy 4, B. Cripps 4 Foster Best: K. Davy, N. Van Dyke, L. Wake, B. Cripps, R. Angwin, M. House Stony Best: not submitted

Inv-K’wak..... 3 0 0 2140.0 100 Fish Creek.... 2 0 0 158.9 100 Phillip Is...... 2 1 0 522.0 66 Dalyston ...... 2 1 0 276.7 66 MDU........... 0 2 0 9.9 0 Kor-Bena ..... 0 1 0 9.4 0 Kil-Bass.......... 0 1 0 9.2 0 Toora .............. 0 1 0 3.1 0 Stony Creek.... 0 2 0 .3 0 GOALKICKERS A. Busana (Dalyston) ......... (7) 12 F. Mascitelli (Phillip Is) ....... (0) 6 C. McCaughan (Inv-K’wak) (3) 6 X. Hughes (Inv-K’wak) ....... (1) 5 Z. Javier (Inv-K’wak) .......... (3) 5 T. Officer (Phillip Is) ........... (1) 4 C. McCaughan (Inv-K’wak).. (0) 3 D. Dight (Dalyston) ............ (2) 3 A. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) ..... (2) 3 C. Loughridge (Dalyston) ... (1) 2 J. Scott (Inv-K’wak) ........... (0) 2 C. Kilgour (Dalyston).......... (2) 2 A. Farrell (Phillip Is) ........... (0) 2 D. Wilson-Browne (Phillip Is).. (0) 2 D. Brosnan (Dalyston)........ (2) 2 J. Spencer (Phillip Is)......... (0) 2 L. Ion (Phillip Is) ................ (0) 2 F. Brosnan (Dalyston) ......... (2) 2 H. McInnes (Inv-K’wak) ..... (0) 2 L. Scott (Inv-K’wak) ........... (1) 2 J. Teakle (Inv-K’wak) .......... (2) 2

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UNDER 14 LADDER W L D

Inv-K’wak..... 1 Corner Inlet .. 1 Phillip Is...... 1 Won Power ... 0 Kor-Bena ..... 0 Dalyston ...... 0 Kil-Bass.......... 0

0 0 0 1 1 1 0

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0 318.75 4 0 300.00 4 0 151.16 4 0 66.15 0 0 33.33 0 0 31.37 0 0 0.00 0

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Perfect sit: Foster’s Troy Van Dyke has the best grab in this contest against his Stony Creek opponents Jack Stuart and Will Collins. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz

Corner Inlet ... 1 Inv-K’wak...... 1 Phillip Is....... 1 Won Power .... 0 Kor-Bena ...... 0 Kil-Bass ....... 0 Dalyston .......... 0

0 0 0 1 1 0 1

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0 100.00 4 0 100.00 4 0 105.00 4 0 95.24 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 0

Inv-K’wak..... 2 0 0 645.4 100 Kil-Bass ...... 3 0 0 430.1 100 Fish Creek.... 3 0 0 217.9 100 Phillip Is...... 2 1 0 592.3 66 Kor-Bena ..... 1 1 0 122.5 50 Dalyston ...... 1 1 0 100.0 33 Foster ............. 1 2 0 90.5 33 DWWWW ....... 0 2 0 12.6 0 MDU............... 0 2 0 6.8 0 Stony Creek.... 0 3 0 6.4 0 GOALKICKERS C. McInnes (Inv-K’wak)...... (7) 11 M. Freeman (Phillip Is)....... (1) 9 C. O’Halloran (Dalyston) .... (5) 7 L. Alford (Kil-Bass) ............ (4) 6 W. Lindsay (Kil-Bass) ......... (4) 5 B. Lloyd (Phillip Is) ............ (0) 4 N. Denbrok (Fish Creek) ..... (1) 3 J. Roylance (Inv-K’wak) ..... (3) 3 C. McLean (Inv-K’wak) ....... (3) 3 J. Barry (Dalyston) ............. (2) 3 M. Nicholas (Kor-Bena) ...... (3) 3 L. Howard (Fish Creek) ...... (0) 3 B. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (1) 3 C. Scott (Inv-K’wak) ........... (1) 3

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Fishy takes grand final rematch FISH Creek attained some slight redemption for last year’s shattering grand final loss knocking off the reigning premier Dalyston by 48 points on Saturday. At quarter time one could have been forgiven for assuming the match was heading the same way as last year’s main game. The Magpies led the Creek by 26 points at the first change, and had completely owned the game. Chris Graham was the main reason behind Dalyston’s dominance, kicking three goals in the opening quarter as his teammates made the most of uncharacteristic Fish Creek mistakes. But all that changed at quarter time as Kangaroos’ coach Greg Hoskin issued the challenge to his charge. His speech focused on the challenge of the big game, highlighting the importance of playing a complete game against the better sides in the competition. It started in the middle for the visitors in the second quarter, with midfielders Paul Tolongs and Ashley Snooks taking control. The deficit was wiped out quite quickly and then Fish Creek charged ahead, with only the final siren providing any reprieve for the hapless Magpies. Quite a bit of aggression was evident throughout the game, with the visitors

For all to see: the premiership flag flies atop the flag pole at Dalyston after the flag raising ceremony on Saturday. looking to stamp their authority on the match, and also on the league. There were quite a few scuffles that threatened to become worse, but the umpires did a great job to stay on top of proceedings. The third quarter was considerably more level than the previous ones with the hard in-and-under players for their respective sides getting the most of the ball. Fish Creek’s backline stood tall throughout the final three quarters, and provided plenty of run going the other way. The final quarter was the best for the visitors, whilst it was one to forget for Dalyston. Justin Smith and Andrew Seccull set the scene for their side, kicking a few goals and finishing with four and three respectively. The Creek finished the game running on top of the ground while its opponents started to look tired. Unfortunately the aggression on the field spilled over to some verbal aggression from some supporters,

but what was fortunate is that it was kept to a minimum. Next week the Kangaroos take on a much improved Allies at home, while Daylston will be taking on Toora away. All of the league’s followers will be keen to see if the reigning premiers are able to bounce back, or whether they might finally be starting to slip off their perch.

Fish Creek 17.14.116 Dalyston 10.8.68 Fish Creek Goals: J. Smith 4, A. Seccull 3, B. Cooper 2, C. Park 2, T. Cameron 2, A. Snooks 1, T. Fusinato 1, K. Byers 1, T. Manne 1 Dalyston Goals: C. Graham 4, G. Parker 2, B. Carew 1, D. Belsten 1, K. Kirk 1, D. Brosnan 1 Fish Creek Best: A. Snooks, T. Manne, A. Seccull, P. Tolongs, J. Buckland, J. Hayes Dalyston Best: C. Graham, J. RayAngarand, D. Belsten, B. Carew, D. Wylie, K. Kirk RESERVES

Dalyston 11.7.73 Fish Creek 7.4.46 Leading Goalkicker: R. McGannon 4 Dal Best: A. Wallis, J. Alexander, P. McKenna, D. Brown, N. Bainbridge, A. Powell FC Best: R. McGannon, B. Gra-

Redemption: Dalyston’s Flynn Brosnan lays a fierce tackle but after all the formalities surrounding the unfurling of the premiership flag, the Magpies went down to a recharged Fish Creek. It was 17 year old Flynn and his twin Darcy’s first Senior game.

ham, T. Mackie, L. Eade, L. Edgelow, J. Danckert THIRDS

Fish Creek 11.13.79 Dalyston 6.2.38 Leading Goalkicker: J. Stefani 4 FC Best: J. Stefani, D. Walker, J. Macri, H. Krause, R. Pridham, B. Mitchell Dal Best: C. Loughridge, C. McCoy, T. Robinson, L. Legione, A. Busana, Z. Sprie FOURTHS

Fish Creek 10.3.63 Dalyston 5.2.32 Leading Goalkicker: L. Howard 5 FC Best: B. Mitchell, E. Clark, J. Stefani, S. Flanders, K. Dorling, L. Howard Dal Best: M. Condron, L. Ion, D. Loughridge, J. Barry, L. Gheller, B. Veenendaal

A big moment: Dalyston FNC ground keepers Graeme and Julie Pigdon raised the 2015 premiership flag.

Killy Bass over power Allies ALLIES and Kilcunda Bass met at Alberton West last Saturday in a game that would tell clearly where the Allies are at. With two wins from two games under the belt the home team was confident of being competitive. The first term was even in terms of general play however two early goals to the visitors made the home work harder. A goal to Hayden Egerton late in the term saw the visitors lead by seven points at the first change. Two quick goals by Sibosado and Endres fired up the visitors but the Allies replied with four goals in quick successions as Marriott, Egerton and Buttegieg started to control the forward line. At the main break the Allies now led

Kilcunda-Bass 15.7.97 Allies 9.9.63 Kilcunda-Bass Goals: K. Bergles 3, M. Whitham 2, C. Endres 2, D. Wells 2, T. Gibson 2, M. Cochrane 1, R. Fitzgerald 1, B. Sibosado 1, J. Burgess 1 Allies Goals: H. Egerton 2, S. Buttigieg-Clarke 2, J. Nolan 1, J. Marriott 1, D. Batson 1, R. Marriott 1, B. Nolan 1 Kilcunda-Bass Best: C. Endres, R. Fitzgerald, R. Scapin, M. Wright, D. Wells Allies Best: J. Nolan, J. Marriott, T. Robertson, N. Pollock, O. Buntine, J. Phillips RESERVES

Allies 21.15.141

Kilcunda-Bass 5.5.35 Leading Goalkicker: A. Sigeti 5 Allies Best: J. Zahra, M. Combridge, K. Anedda, B. Mayers, D. McKean, A. Sigeti KB Best: G. Wallace, B. Wallace, L. Adams, L. Williams, R. Cousins, N. Bradley FOURTHS

Kilcunda-Bass 13.9.87 Allies 1.0.6 Leading Goalkickers: L. Alford 3, W. Lindsay 3 KB Best: J. Rosenow, W. Lindsay, A. Honeysett, D. Chisholm, J. Bastwrous, M. Williams Allies Best: L. Sketcher, J. Nolan, K. Vicino, C. Hanning, H. Hoppner, D. O’Keefe

Hard ball: Allies Ben Doran flew high over the pack but failed to mark in this contest on Saturday during the match against Kilcunda Bass. Photos by MalH Photography. Right: Boot to ball: Kilcunda Bass forward K. Bergles kicks for goal as Jesse Lamont tries to spoil.

by five points but the visitors had the use of the stiff breeze. From the initial bounce Killy Bass turned in a solid display of running, teamwork and marking within range. An eight goal term with goals to Endres, Wilson, Gibson and Bergles opened up a handy lead. The Allies defended stoutly but dropped marks and inaccuracy robbed them of bridging the gap. Whilst the visitors used the corridor as the shortest way home, the Allies were forced wide. Ryan Marriott at centre half back did a great job and with Steven Richards, Jaden Nolan and Darcy Atkins they worked hard for a score. The last term was fairly even but the third term would prove fatal.

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FOOTBALL | SPORT

thestar.com.au • Traralgon v Leongatha

New look Parrots impress WITH 10 new players from the side which competed in the grand final, Leongatha had an impressive win over last year’s premiers Traralgon. The two combatants in the 2015 grand final, Traralgon and Leongatha, faced off in the first round of the Gippsland Football League on Saturday. The last time these two teams met at the Traralgon ground it was Traralgon taking out the premiership with a solid win. This time around Leongatha had to journey back to the place that brought it so much disappointment last September and then watch as Traralgon unfurled its flag. The agony of watching that happen could work in the Parrots favour as they chase glory in 2016 with a number of new faces to the line-up. There were some great efforts from the Parrots all over the ground with plenty of players sharing the load. Of the new brigade Joel Sinclair had an impressive debut playing down back and across the midfield. Luke Bowman, from Stony Creek, was creative when he got the ball and will improve with the quicker pace of football.

Body on the line: Leongatha’s Jason Tomada takes on two Traralgon players in this contest in the opening round. Former Drouin and Gippsland Power player Chris Dunne, booted three goals, and will continue to get better. Josh Hopkins, ex-Korumburra Bena player, debuted on the wing and got better as he adapted to the tempo of the game. Tom Marriott was a welcome addition to the side after

an injury plagued 2015 and was like a new recruit to the team. Of the regulars Sean Westaway played superbly down back as did most of the other defenders. Westaway has worked hugely on his fitness, has shed a few kilograms and his running ability has improved also.

Shem Hawking on the wing put in four solid quarters while Ben Willis performed superbly against Traralgon’s class ruckman in Armfield. Leongatha had a great start to the game, one it would have wished for at the last meeting when Traralgon had fired all the opening salvos. Except on this occasion it was Leongatha that came out firing early, scoring three unanswered goals in the opening term. At quarter time Leongatha 3.2.20 to Traralgon 0.1.1 The second quarter was very even with two goals apiece as Leongatha maintained its lead; 5.5 to the Maroons 2.4. The third quarter was another arm wrestle as Traralgon looked to get back into the contest but inaccurate kicking for goal was extremely costly for Traralgon as it booted 2.6 to Leongatha’s 2.1. At three quarter time it was Leongatha 7.6.48 to Traralgon’s 4.10.34 Leongatha only started to get on top of Traralgon in the last quarter when the Parrots scored 4.4 to Traralgon’s costly 1.5. The first up result was very pleasing to Leongatha coach Beau Vernon as Leongatha responded to the season opener in the best way possible. But make no mistakes Traralgon will be amongst the

action come September and play finals very well. Leongatha still has class player Pat McGrath to return and may get some game time from Dale Hoghton or Aaron Heppell should they not be needed for VFL duties. Leongatha fared well in all grades, winning the reserves, losing the Under 18’s and the Under 16’s scoring a great win against one of the powerhouse junior sides. There’s no rest for the Parrots though as they face another good side in Wonthaggi at Leongatha this Saturday.

In an historic day Leongatha’s two junior sides in the Under 12’s and 14’s will play against each other this Saturday at Leongatha. The Greens play the Golds in Under 12’s at 12.30pm then the Under 14 Greens and Golds do battle at 1.40pm. The Leongatha Under 16 team will then play Wonthaggi. With Wonthaggi not fielding Under 18’s this year, the Reserves match is next up at 4.40pm then the big senior game under lights starting at 6.30pm. Be sure to head along and support some great games.

SENIORS Leongatha 11.10.76 d Traralgon 5.15.45

UNDER 18 Traralgon 9.12.66 d Leongatha 4.3.27

Leongatha goals: C. Dunne 3, A. Hillberg 2, S. Hawking 2, J. Ginnane 1, C. Maskell 1, T. Olden 1, N. Argento 1. Traralgon goals: T. Johnston 2, J. McMahon 1, M. Northe 1, J. Bourke 1. Leongatha best: S. Westaway, J. Sinclair, L. Bowman, S. Hawking, J. Hopkins, B. Willis. Traralgon best: T. Northe, A. Slottje, J. Vucenovic, T. Forrest, M. Collison, H. Hector.

Traralgon goals: L. Di Ciero 4, K. Duncan 1, H. Willaton 1, C. Little 1, J. Twite 1, D. Barnes 1. Leongatha goals: W. Graeme 2, J. Patullo 1, J. Dunn 1. Traralgon best: C. Little, B. Cameron, D. Williams, M. Williams, L. Di Ciero, B. Underwood. Leongatha best: K. Patterson, K. Cooper, S. Forrester, B. Amato, A. Argento, J. Dunn.

RESERVES Leongatha 9.10.64 d Traralgon 6.8.44

UNDER 16 Leongatha 6.4.40 d Traralgon 4.8.32

Leongatha goals: M. Davies 3, J. Pellicano 3, N. Moore 1, B. Fitzgerald 1, L. Wright 1. Traralgon goals: T. Marsh 1, J. Symons 1, N. Quenault 1, D. Loprese 1. Leongatha best: L. Du Mont, F. Kelly, J. Renden, M. Chalmers, J. Pellicano, C. Rump. Traralgon best: J. Martyn, J. Symons, A. Jaensch, J. Zuehlke, T. Marsh, D. Brooks.

Leongatha goals: D. Garnham 3, T. Hanegraaf 1, J. Hume 1, J. Lamers 1. Traralgon goals: J. Van Iwaarden 2, C. Ruyters 1, H. Neocleous 1. Leongatha best: C. Olden, K. Reid, B. Patterson, D. Garnham, B. Perry, J. van der Pligt. Traralgon best: J. Jobling, C. Martin, T. Hourigan, B. Cheetham, C. Ruyters, R. Evans.

Wonthaggi holds off Tigers Conditions were excellent for footy at Wonthaggi, the ground in tip top condition and the club showing off its latest acquisition, its new score board, which proved a real hit with the spectators as each goal was celebrated prominently. Wonthaggi was looking to get a win on the board early and set the tone for the new season. And that’s exactly what happened but it didn’t have things all its own way as the Tigers worked hard to keep them honest. It was also a typical first round encounter, brushing off the cobwebs, getting to know the strengths and weaknesses of each side and lots of turnovers. No doubting the endeavour but the game never reached any great heights as a spectacle. The encounters between these two sides are always pressure games. Always competitive, always played hard, fairly and with respect. Playing on the big Power ground Morwell knew it was in for a tough day but it showed it could match its opponent with its speed and its ability to switch the ball to run it out of defence and into attack. Wonthaggi seemed to be in control of the game early but it was the visitors through Kuiy Jiath who registered the first goal of the match following a free kick. Both teams were missing their targets and there were many mistakes

as each team worked hard to gain the ascendancy. Morwell was playing the power game using its pace to full advantage but it couldn’t get the results on the scoreboard as the Power defence was well on top. Kane McCarthy, Aiden Lindsay, Pat Ryan and Tom Motlop were damaging around the ground while the Tigers were well served by Tim Ryan, Joel Souter, Michael Duncan and Ryan Tatterson. Adam Cook got Powers first goal, Motlop the next from a great snap on the run and Cook his second just on the siren. It was a fairly even contest but it was the home

team that was wasting opportunities up forward. The second quarter saw the visitors come back strongly with goals to Josh Piper, Daniel Siddle, Jiath and Tim Ryan. Power goaled through Phil Young after a great mark but generally again was wasting opportunities up front. Holding a narrow lead the home side was under pressure as the siren rang at half time. Power also lost reliable on baller Michael Kelly through injury which didn’t help. It was now a very tight game, up for grabs. Power scored through Young again after a strong run through the mid-field. He goaled again

when he combined with Motlop and Power had steadied

SENIORS Wonthaggi Power 11.16.82 d Morwell 7.5.47 Wonthaggi Power goals: A. Cook 4, P. Young 3, E. Richards 2, T. Motlop 1, L. Membrey 1. Morwell goals: K. Jiath 2, J. Piper 2, D. Siddle 1, J. Soutar 1, T. Ryan 1. D. Wonthaggi Power best: O’Connor, P. Young, B. Dryden, B. Eddy, E. Richards, S. Bray. Morwell best: T. Ryan, J. Soutar, R. Tatterson, M. Duncan, T. Hillier, J. Jacobsen.

RESERVES Wonthaggi Power 8.18.66 d Morwell 4.4.28 Wonthaggi Power goals: T. Davey 2, L. Earl 2, R. Tack 1.

the ship. Eli Richards also helped himself to a much

Morwell goals: N. Talerico 2, J. MacFarlane 1, N. Scurrah 1. Wonthaggi Power best: M. Ware, L. Earl, T. Davey, W. Luke. Morwell best: C. Celima, M. Murphy, J. MacFarlane, N. Scurrah, N. Foley, S. Solomon.

UNDER 16 Wonthaggi Power 9.11.65 d Morwell 4.3.27 Wonthaggi Power goals: T. Simpson 2, T. Murray 2, K. Brann 2, N. Dobbie 1, C. Batista 1. Morwell goals: P. Quinn 2, J. Baccega 1, C. Juhasz 1. Wonthaggi Power best: T. Murray, T. Simpson, F. Anderson. Morwell best: J. Baccega, B. Purvis, K. Bowie, M. Pollutro, S. Burzese.

needed goal. The defence of Power was well on top through Tim Gilliland, Matt Coyne, Shannon Bray, Ben Eddy and Byron Dryden and the visitors were held scoreless for the quarter. Young, Eli Richards, Lindsay and Ryan continued to be damaging across the mid-field for Power and ruckman Will Joplin was playing a more than serviceable game. Power held a comfortable lead heading into the final quarter but expected the Tigers to hit back strongly as they also had the wind advantage. Wonthaggi was able to maintain its intensity, kicking further goals through Cook, Layton Membrey and Eli Richards while Morwell kicked two from Josh Piper and Joel Souter on the siren. Power had run the game out well and deserved its victory while the Tigers had shown enough to suggest they will be more than competitive this season as they continue their rebuild. Next week they host Sale while Wonthaggi travel to the ’Gatha under lights in a traditional clash that promises to be sensational.

OTHER MATCHES

Ground cover: Wonthaggi Power’s Lachie Jones and Morwell’s James Jacobsen scramble for the ball.

SENIORS LADDER W L D

Pts

Won Power ...1 0 0 174.47 Leongatha ....1 0 0 168.88 Maffra.........1 0 0 163.46 Warragul .....1 0 0 122.54 Bairnsdale ...1 0 0 107.81 Drouin ............0 1 0 92.75 Moe................0 1 0 81.61 Sale ................0 1 0 61.18 Traralgon ........0 1 0 59.21 Morwell ..........0 1 0 57.32 GOALKICKERS S. Deery (Bairnsdale) ........... (4) J. Gibbs (Bairnsdale)............ (4) M. Engley (Moe) .................. (4) B. Fowler (Warragul) ............ (4) A. Cook (Won Pwr) .............. (4) P. Young (Won Pwr) ............. (3) C. Dunne (Leongatha) .......... (3) J. Lane (Warragul) ............... (3) L. Axford (Drouin) ................ (3) A. Hillberg (Leongatha) ........ (2) B. Hughes (Drouin) .............. (2) K. Jiath (Morwell) ................ (2) N. Paredes (Warragul) ......... (2) S. Hawking (Leongatha) ....... (2) E. Richards (Won Pwr) ........ (2) T. Johnston (Traralgon) ........ (2) J. Piper (Morwell) ................ (2) W. Hamilton (Bairnsdale) ..... (2)

4 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

RESERVES

• Wonthaggi v Morwell

IN a great contest between two adversaries, Wonthaggi was able to withstand the pressure from Morwell to run out winners by 35 points at Wonthaggi.

ROUND 1

SENIORS Warragul 12.15.87 d Moe 10.11.71 Bairnsdale 10.9.69 d Drouin 9.10.64 RESERVES Moe 16.7.103 d Warragul 5.5.35 UNDER 18 Moe 11.16.82 d Warragul 2.3.15 Bairnsdale 24.17.161 d Drouin 3.0.18 UNDER 16 Moe 14.18.102 d Warragul 3.3.21 Bairnsdale 15.9.99 d Drouin 4.7.31

LADDER W L D

Pts

Maffra.........1 0 0 786.67 Moe ...........1 0 0 294.29 Won Power ...1 0 0 235.71 Leongatha ....1 0 0 145.45 Traralgon .....0 1 0 68.75 Morwell ..........0 1 0 42.42 Warragul ........0 1 0 33.98 Sale ................0 1 0 12.71 Bairnsdale ......0 0 0 0.00 Drouin ............1 1 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS

4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0

J. Somers (Warragul)........... (5) M. Davies (Leongatha) ......... (3) J. Pellicano (Leongatha) ...... (3) J. Chessells (Moe) ............... (3) A. Gould (Moe) .................... (2) L. Durkin (Moe).................... (2) D. Farmer (Moe) .................. (2) N. Talerico (Morwell)............ (2) T. Davey (Won Pwr) ............. (2) L. Earl (Won Pwr) ................ (2) D. Bentley (Moe) .................. (2)

5 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Bairnsdale ...1 Moe ...........1 Maffra.........1 Traralgon .....1 Leongatha ....0 Sale ................0 Warragul ........0 Drouin ............0 Won Power ....0 Morwell ..........1

0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 3 2

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

894.44 546.67 521.74 244.44 40.91 19.17 18.29 11.18 0.00 0.00

4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS L. Di Ciero (Traralgon).......... (4) B. Ross (Bairnsdale) ............ (3) A. Young (Moe) .................... (3) B. Bosman (Moe) ................. (3) C. Smith (Bairnsdale) ........... (3) F. Dostine (Bairnsdale) ......... (2) W. Graeme (Leongatha) ....... (2) L. Farrell (Moe) .................... (2) P. Hill (Bairnsdale)................ (2) R. Marsden (Bairnsdale) ...... (2) A. McLaren (Bairnsdale) ...... (2) N. Pruscino (Bairnsdale) ...... (2)

4 3 3 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

Pts

Moe ...........1 0 0 485.71 Bairnsdale ...1 0 0 319.35 Sale ...........1 0 0 307.69 Won Power ...1 0 0 240.74 Leongatha ....1 0 0 125.00 Traralgon ........0 1 0 80.00 Morwell ..........0 1 0 41.54 Maffra ............0 1 0 32.50 Drouin ............0 1 0 31.31 Warragul ........0 1 0 20.59 GOALKICKERS

4 4 4 4 4 0 0 0 0 0

H. Pepper (Moe) .................. (8) C. Mein (Bairnsdale) ............ (4) D. Garnham (Leongatha)...... (3) D. Fenning Chester (Bairns) .. (2) K. Brann (Won Pwr) ............. (2) P. Quinn (Morwell) ............... (2) T. Murray (Won Pwr) ........... (2) J. Van Iwaarden (Trar).......... (2) F. Robertson-Edgar (Drouin) .. (2) T. Simpson (Won Pwr) ......... (2) J. Wykes (Bairnsdale) .......... (2)

8 4 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

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