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NEW tourist railway proposed for South Gippsland is building up a head of steam, with the prospect of creating up to 30 paid jobs and opening within as early as three years.

A group of rail enthusiasts wants to re-open the line from Leongatha to Nyora as a tourist railway and plans to carry 350,000 people a year on board everyone’s favourite type of train: a steam locomotive.

The organisation behind the proposal - the Southern Rail group – is seeking to take a lease over the railway

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corridor from the State Government agency VicTrack and say they have the backing of $5 million in private funding.

The group still plans to allow South Gippsland Shire Council to undertake its long awaited redevelopment of the Leongatha rail yards.

However a tourist railway could stop the proposed extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail from Leongatha to Korumburra unless the trail was built next to the railway, as the railway is “too good to rip up,�

Southern Rail’s Luke Macwhirter said. “If we start running trains, that could put the rail trail between Leongatha and Korumburra out of the picture,� he said. “We want to get the trains running as soon as we can.

We understand that people are sick and tired of seeing the land (Leongatha rail yards) just sitting there and we want to get straight into it.

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WHERE: Meeniyan Town Hall, 97 Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan.

WHEN: Saturday, August 10, doors open at 7pm for an 8pm start.

WHAT: Augie March will bring Meeniyan Town Hall to life this weekend as they reprise their On The Quiet Tour, 10 years after its initial success.

Playing their acclaimed repertoire with laserlike focus and strident minimalism, this largely acoustic show was a huge hit with Augie fans, Augie March is back on the road with their On The Quiet Tour, due to arrive in Meeniyan purist and tourist alike. this weekend.

Ten years on and they will take the opportunity to revisit tunes across their 23 year career where rarities and crowd pleasers will be given equal billing.

The lyrics and voice of Glenn Richards will shine through, accompanied by the enchanting sound of chamber-pop musician Grand Salvo.

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Let your kids be mesmerised by science WHERE: Wonthaggi Library, Murray Street, Wonthaggi.

WHEN: Saturday, August 10, 1.30pm–2.30pm.

WHAT: Did you know science can be incredibly beneficial for your child’s development?

It can help build vital life-skills such as problem-solving, communication, critical thinking, decision making skills and more.

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Demonstrated topics include phase change, expansion, contraction, basic cell theory, air pressure and weather through captivating featured experiments.

This event is free. The only catch is that bookings are a must with only 60 spots available.

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Why not try Korumburra’s Borough Department Store as a cosy winter retreat this weekend?

Curl up at Borough Department Store WHERE: 63-67 Commercial St, Korumburra.

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, 8am–4pm.

WHAT: If you are looking for a cosy escape this weekend, Borough Department Store is the place to be with their wood-fired heater and option of superb coffee or local wine varieties.

Occupying a spacious old department store on Korumburra’s main street, this stylish complex

Explore the historic town of Toora WHERE: Various locations through Toora.

WHEN: This Saturday, August 3.

WHAT: If you are on the hunt for vintage goods, head to the 100 year old corner store, Toora Fancy Goods and Old Relics.

Located at 36 Stanley Street, this charming store has something for everyone, including vinyl records, china, antiques and more.

Once you’ve wandered the stalls of quirky collectables, visit Mauzie’s Most Marvellous Vintage (27 Victoria Street, Toora) where a unique selec-

tion of retro clothing for ladies and gents, along with shelves of frequently changing treasures, is waiting to be discovered.

When you’ve shopped till you’ve dropped, Latte Dah Café, 2 Welshpool Road, is a must visit for fresh food and a relaxing atmosphere.

This eatery offers all day breakfast and lunches, homemade treats, delectable Italian mocopan coffee and free wifi so you can share photos of your exciting finds.

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Udder and Hoe brings its organic, sustainable cafe fare including gourmet toasties, while Tamsin’s Table Cake Shop has delectable cakes made with seasonal local ingredients, along with houseroasted coffee from Papua New Guinea.

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Learn about the life of Anne Frank WHERE: Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, Silkstone Road, Korumburra.

WHEN: This weekend, 10am–4.30pm (running until Friday, September 13).

WHAT: Making use of large pictures, the travelling exhibition, Let Me Be Myself - The Life Story of Anne Frank, details the Jewish girl’s life from her birth in 1929 up to her death in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945.

The exhibition connects the personal story of the Frank family with the important historical events of that time: the rise of the national socialists, the isolation and discrimination of the Jewish population and the escalation to the Holocaust.

It’s just a gold coin donation to explore this perAt the Coal Creek exhibition, discover what sonal and insightful exhibition, with all proceeds life would have been like during the Holo- going to the Anne Frank Exhibition Australia. caust for Jewish girl Anne Frank.

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place to live or visit,” he said.

He said the economic benefit of the beach had been estimated at between $3 million and $5 million per year.

The survey of residents and visitors used to inform the report found A FAILURE to protect Inver- that 93 percent of respondents rated loch’s beach could see the ex- visiting the beach among their fatinction of threatened plants vourite three activities in Inverloch.

It also found that recreation and and animals and economic tourism impacts were already being losses totalling millions of felt at Inverloch surf beach. dollars per year.

In addition, dunes are under The coastal crisis facing the town threat, with 175 native plant species was brought into sharp focus on Fri- identified. Many are listed as rare or day, with the release of the Inverloch threatened.

Coastal Resilience Project Report by There are also 220 fauna species the South Gippsland Conservation in the dunes, 53 of which are listed Society. as threatened.

The report Mr Heath – launched durtold the audiing an official ence that if ceremony at the wet sand If you get the asset the Inverloch fence trial near Surf Lifesaving degrading, the place the surf beach Club before an was judged as becomes a less audience of loa success afcals, scientists desirable place to live ter 12 months, and government there would be or visit” experts - paints a recommendaa grim picture - Philip Heath tion that it be for the future of regarding Inverloch’s beach extended “over the local coastthe full length line, with flora, of the beach”. fauna and the town itself all under “The cost of extending it over the threat from rising tides and receding length of the beach would be less sand. than the loss of values I outlined - $3 The report found that since 2013, million and $5 million per year,” Mr the Inverloch surf beach had lost an Heath said. average of six metres per year, mak“In the scheme of things it’s not ing it one of the most rapidly chang- a huge amount. It could buy us some ing coastlines in the state. time in helping to protect the dunes The “shoreline changes are most while longer term measures are likely to have been a result of ris- identified.” ing sea levels and more frequent Mr Heath said the society did and more intense erosion-producing not want to see the report “gathering storms”, the report surmised. dust”.

The society’s Philip Heath, who “We’re really urging the governwas MC at the event, said the value ment, its agencies and Bass Coast of Inverloch’s most valuable asset – Shire Council to consider this report the beach – was under threat from and our findings,” he said. the changes.

Victorian Marine and Coast“If you get the asset degrading, al Council’s Anthony Boxhall praised the place becomes a less desirable the report, saying it would help build

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WATER WISE: South Gippsland Conservation Society’s David Sutton shares a lighter moment with Victorian Marine and Coastal Council’s Anthony Boxhall after the launch of the Inverloch Coastal Resilience Project. a response to the challenges facing said.

He said to get such a fine piece the Victorian coastline.

“It’s a remarkably deep piece of of work from a community organisaevidence. In order to get action you tion was “incredible”. need good, strong evidence,” he

Retreat on the horizon DAVE Sutton believes the conversation include retreat.”

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Inverloch is particularly vulnerable, given the rapid retreat of its coastal sands.

The South Gippsland Conservation Society vice president is hoping that the Inverloch Coastal Resilience Project – released last week - will help drive the conversation on what needs to happen next.

“That’s partly what our project is about: seeking the community’s view about what they value about the coast,” he said.

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Environmental consultant and SGCS member Alison Oates worked on the flora and fauna side of the project. The project also covers the coast’s geomorphological, cultural heritage and economic value.

She said “ignorance of the science” had been an issue in the past when it comes to the risk posed by climate change.

“A lot of the public respondents to the project were in favour of scientific reports being produced on the value of the coastline – to have that bit of background to make decisions,” she said.

Ms Oates said governments were also “favouring community engagement”, with a number of other coastal hazard assessments written in recent times.

All tell a story of a changing coastline, she said.

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Stink over septics Grace Griffith LOCALS feel sewerage isn’t the only waste they are dealing with.

Residents believe they are being forced to unnecessarily fork out money to have their septic systems serviced.

The maintenance program, aimed at ensuring all septic systems are working correctly to prevent health or environmental impacts, was endorsed

by South Gippsland Shire Council and South Gippsland Water in 2016.

Since then, it has been incrementally rolling out across the shire, one town at a time.

The request gives residents 60 days to provide evidence of a septic system inspection which comes in at a minimum cost of $80.

One ratepayer, who wished to remain anonymous, called the program a “petty bureaucratic bomb the council is lobbying at anyone with a septic system”.

“On a whim council can inflict an expense on everyone and for what?” he said.

A Leongatha plumber confirmed he had serviced approximately 40 septic tanks since February as a result of the order.

“The majority are straight forward and working well,” he said.

“We only came across one major problem in those 40 services.”

However, the one major system issue did pose as a serious health risk, according to the plumber.

“The home owner was very blasé and didn’t care. Sewerage was seeping out through his backyard where his kids play,” he said.

“In a way I think council’s request is a good thing – in a case like that, something needed to be

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SEPTIC CHECKUP: A program by South Gippsland Shire Council requires residents to get their septic systems serviced within 60 days once they receive a request. Photo courtesy of Sanibert. done to protect his children.”

The program concentrates on a town at a time to “minimise anxiety and keep the focus on the fact that this is a health and wellbeing issue, not council being a nuisance for no reason,” council’s Ian Mewburn said.

According to council, any house built outside of the 12 sewered townships will have a septic system to treat all wastewater generated, bringing the total number of septic systems across the shire to around 10,000.

“Many of these are more than 30 years old, which pose an increased risk due to a range of factors,” Mr Mewburn said.

One South Gippsland resident pointed out if $80 was the average service just to determine one’s system works fine, a minimum of $800,000 would

be squandered by home owners across the shire.

But having to fork out money for a septic service isn’t the only thing that’s causing a stir.

Teresa Pors warned residents on our socials to expect a “nasty letter” from council if evidence of a service isn’t in on time.

“Does the shire realise there is a huge wait for a plumber to become available?” she said.

The Leongatha plumber confirmed there was an extensive wait time for service, and that he was “flat out”.

When asked what council’s response was to disgruntled residents, Mr Mewburn replied “we do receive a few calls each week related to this program, however we have found that all owners are quite understanding when they have an opportunity to talk through it.”

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WONTHAGGI Hospital was affected by a gastro outbreak recently.

The hospital treated nearly 60 patients for gastro in July, up from the usual 30 to 40 patients a month in the emergency department.

A further 44 inpatients and staff were affected.

“There is a significant amount of gastro in the community and many of these sicker community clients have ended up in our emergency department and then into our beds,” Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Child said.

The acute ward Kirrak and sub-acute ward Armitage had restrictions to visitors and other staff, and patients were confined to their rooms.

These lockdowns ended last week.

Ex-councillor to face court FORMER South Gippsland Shire councillor Andrew McEwen is due to appear in the Korumburra Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

The Local Government Inspectorate has charged him with one charge of misuse of position. He is due to appear for a mention.

The inspectorate will allege he provided a Tarwin Lower resident with information in January 2018.

At the time, the resident was involved in a proceeding against South Gippsland Shire Council in the Supreme Court.

Under section 76D(1) of the Local Government Act 1989, it is an offence for a person holding the position of councillor to misuse their position by making improper use of information to gain or attempt to gain, directly or indirectly, an advantage for another person.

The maximum penalty for the offence, if proven, is 600 penalty units ($95,142 at the date of the offence) or imprisonment for five years or both.

Anyone convicted of this offence is also disqualified from holding the office of councillor for eight years.

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“We could sign the lease next week and the week after, we would be into it.”

The group is yet to talk with council, said council’s Penni Ellicott, although Mr Macwhirter hopes to meet with the new council administrators soon.

Ms Ellicott said council was continuing to plan for the extension of the rail trail to Korumburra in anticipation of funding opportunities, as well as working with Cardinia and Casey councils to extend the rail trail to Clyde.

Mr Macwhirter said the group has recently had positive meetings with government departments, but was yet to meet with council administrators.

He said the famed Puffing Billy tourist railway in the Dandenong Ranges was now at saturation point, with tour groups being turned away. He has been involved with Puffing Billy for 15 years.

Mr Macwhirter believes a tourist railway in

South Gippsland could link with dairy farm tours, bring more customers to the towns’ eateries and operate seven days a week.

He believes the railway would work in harmony with council’s plans to redevelop the Leongatha rail yards as the tourist railway would not require the land between the existing railway and Bair Street.

Nor would council’s plans to build the Korumburra Community Hub on railway land at Korumburra be affected by Southern Rail’s plans.

The group has obtained a steam locomotive and could build a second platform at Korumburra.

Mr Macwhirter tipped the railway would employ 25-30 staff and local contractors.

“The flow on effects will just keep snowballing on to businesses,” the professional train driver said.

“It’s not just about people coming to have a train ride, it’s about learning about how a railway

operates. It will have a theme park feel to it.”

The group has $5 million in the bank courtesy of The Gilbert Group, the family tourism business of Southern Rail board member Stuart Gilbert, Mr Macwhirter said.

“We are close to seeking further funding and we are confident that once we sign the lease (for the line), we can secure the funds,” he said.

“We are coming to the region with money behind us.”

Mr Macwhirter said the group inspected the railway in August 2018 and found the line between Leongatha and Korumburra was sound.

The section between Korumburra and Nyora would require more work, largely replacement of sleepers.

Mr Macwhirter believed the group could restore the railway to a running standard at a cost of $6.5 million.

PEOPLE may have been exposed to measles while on Phillip Island.

Three confirmed measles cases were identified in Victorians who returned from overseas travel. Two cases were infectious while attending public places.

Local exposure sites include Adventist Women’s Conference, Phillip Island Adventure Resort on Saturday, July 27 and Sunday, July 28 and Pino’s Trattoria, 29-31 Thompson Avenue, Cowes on Saturday, July 27.

People who were exposed to these areas could experience an onset of symptoms until Thursday, August 15.

Chief health officer Dr Brett Sutton said the disease is highly infectious and can stay in the environment for up to two hours.

Measles includes fever, a severe cough, conjunctivitis and cold like symptoms, followed by a rash characterised by a flat, red area on the skin that is covered with small confluent bumps, usually starting on the face.

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A 63 year old South Dudley man, a 50 year old South Dudley woman, a 33 year old Wonthaggi man, a 38 year old Wonthaggi man, a 36 year old Nunawading man, a 44 year old Wonthaggi man, a 42 year old Wonthaggi man, a 49 year old Wonthaggi man and a 43 year old Glen Forbes man have been charged and bailed to appear in Korumburra Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

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A number of items were seized including ice, cannabis, GHB and cocaine, firearms, stolen property, documentation for the creation of false identities and passports, and cash during the searches.

A 32 year old South Dudley man, a 28 year old Inverloch man, a 21 year old Wonthaggi man, a 45 Bass Coast Crime Investigation Unit detec- year old South Dudley man, a 31 year old Wonttives arrested 16 people after 11 warrants were haggi woman, a 38 year old Wonthaggi man and executed in South Dudley, Wonthaggi, Inverloch a 33 year old Wonthaggi woman were charged

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Park will be closed as hunters chase down last ‘giant hoofed cane toads’ PARKS VICTORIA is stepping up its and plant populations, revegetation, spraying, environmental battle against wild deer in controlled burning and animal control programs.

Sambar and Hog deer cause significant enviWilson’s Promontory. ronmental damage through grazing and trampling Hunters will be sent in to the Prom this month in a bid to track down the remaining small populations of Hog and Sambar deer.

During their four day hunt, the Wilsons Promontory National Park will be closed off to ensure public safety.

The national park will be a no go zone between Monday, August 19 and early morning Friday, August 23.

The decision to send in the professional shooters falls in line with Parks Victoria’s conservation programs which are vital in habitat restoration.

These programs include monitoring of grazer

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through the fragile environment, along with forming wallows in drainage lines.

“Closing the Prom to visitors is no easy decision, however Parks Victoria will always put visitor safety first and this is a necessary step to conduct the program effectively and safely for all involved,” Parks Victoria’s Brett Mitchell said.

The Prom program has been operating for five years and needs to continue to reduce the remaining small population of Hog deer, and to try to eradicate Sambar deer within the park.

Parks Victoria will be working in partnership with the Sporting Shooters Association of Australia, the Australian Deer Association and the Game Management Authority to deliver this program.

Deer cause significant environmental damage through grazing and trampling through the fragile environment”

SAFETY FIRST: Wilsons Promontory National Park will be shut to the public while deer are hunted. Deer photo: Matt Hoskins.

- Parks Victoria They are a large deer with a mature stag standin 130cm at the shoulder and weighing up to 230kg It is solitary by nature, extremely wary an they frequent many different habitat types from heavy forest, rough mountainous terrain to mor open-country.

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Police issued him with a defect notice after The vehicle was extensively damaged and the finding a number of dangerous faults with his vehicle.

FOSTER Police are investigating the recent man was taken to hospital for assessment.

The man will be required to correct the faults dumping of a number of animal carcasses in and present his vehicle to VicRoads within 28 Ameys Track, Foster.

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riers of disease that affect livestock such as cattle and horses.

They also contribute to erosion and degrade the water quality in creek and river systems.

Victoria’s feral deer population estimate has soared past more than one million, triggering government plans to unlock more of the Alpine National Park to hunters of a species described as “giant-hoofed cane toads”.

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were located on Sunday but appear to have been dumped on the roadside some weeks earlier.

Any person with information regarding these carcasses can contact Foster Police on 5682 2407 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Inverloch crash A DALYSTON man has had his licence suspended, pending a medical review, after crashing his vehicle on the Bass Highway, Inverloch.

The accident, which occurred on Saturday, happened on a straight stretch of road.

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A P-PLATER from Toora was caught speeding on the South Gippsland Highway, Foster on Slow down reminder Saturday.

The 18 year old man was clocked at 109km/h POLICE are reminding motorists to slow down to 40km/h for stationary emergency vehicles flashin a 100km/h zone. ing blue and red lights.

He was issued with an infringement notice for The law has now been in for a number of years $207 and given one demerit point. and has been backed by an extensive public education program.

If drivers see an emergency vehicle on the side Faulty notice of the road with its lights activated, all drivers A TOORA man was ordered by police to fix his need to slow to 40 km/h when they pass. car within 28 days.

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BIRTHDAY LOVE: The Westwood family gathered at St Elmo’s nursing home to celebrate the 105th birthday of their matriach, Alma Westwood. (INSET) Alma in 1919 as a five year old, with big sister Ruby. Her sister died in 2002, aged 89.

Still going for a daily walk Alma started school when she was six and IF you are older than 105 years of age we need you to give us a call, otherwise we everyday before she left for the classroom she joined her siblings in the milking shed. are confidently saying Alma Woods from At 14, Alma received her merit certificate and cake queen and featured in the Herald Sun on Yarram is the district’s oldest citizen. left school, and later returned to take over from Alma, with the help of her extended family, blew out the candles last week, recognising her well lived life is still running a true and happy course.

Her two daughters Joy and Joan and their families joined in on the birthday celebrations at St Elmo’s nursing home for an hour singalong.

Alma Westwood (nee Jeffs) was born on August 2, 1914 in Yarram at St Elmo’s Hospital, to Bert and Ada Jeffs of Yarram.

Ada died when she was just 34. Alma was only 10 years old at the time, her sister Ruby was 11 and Bob, her brother, just four.

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Where council will spend • $250,000 for a new toilet block and improved car parking at the Long Jetty.

• $1.9 million to extend and enhance the Great Southern Rail Trail, plus an additional $57,000 for ongoing maintenance.

• $5.5 million to redevelop the Mirboo North pool ($1 million from the community, $3.6 million loan, $320,000 upfront council contribution and a $600,000 Federal Government grant).

• $1.1 million for pool works at Leongatha, Toora, and Foster.

• $2.7 million for the Leongatha Business Precinct Project.

• $2.6 million for the Korumburra Community Hub project.

sewing mistress Jess McDonald when she was 18.

Alma taught darning, patching and cross stitch to children. She taught at the school for two years until 1934, before duty on the dairy farm called her back there fulltime.Alma married Len Westwood on September 18, 1939, and had three children, Alan, Joan and Joy. They lived at Carrajung South for 10 years, and then moved to Won Wron where they lived for 50 years. Alma then moved to Yarram in June 1997.

Alma was known far and wide as the sponge

November 13, 2011 as she urged younger cooks in the town to enter Yarram Agricultural Society’s first Australian lamington competition.

Alma was then 97 and up until that year had won many prizes for her cakes.

In 2012 she was named senior citizen of the year for her volunteer service to the town, at the Rotary Club of Yarram Australia Day awards.

Alma is the current Queen of the Tarra Festival and exercises regularly, which included walking quiet swiftly with her shopping buggy filled with sponge cakes from her home to the local café each day.

Council aims for “ambitious” goals Matt Dunn SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s new administrators have voted to increase rates by 2.5 per cent for the 2019-2020 financial year.

Council cannot exceed the limit due to ratecapping imposed by the State Government.

Council expects to record a surplus of $5.18 million in the year ahead, with administration chair Julie Eisenbise saying there was an “ambitious” program of infrastructure investment and maintenance planned in the coming 12 months.

“Council is in a sound financial position and yes, in theory that would have provided us with some scope for a lower rate rise,” she said.

“However, it is only in this position because

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“To make a decision to move away from the long term plans might provide some short term relief to ratepayers, but ultimately it would undermine council’s prudential security.”

Ms Eisenbise said the planned capital works program was worth $32.45 million, over double that of last year’s budget.

She said council would “certainly have an exciting year ahead for development”.

“The community has consistently said that it wants council to do more – whether that’s big projects such as the Long Jetty, the Mirboo North pool, the Korumburra hub and Bair Street in Leongatha, or better maintenance of our 1200 kilometres of gravel roads,” she said.

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FINALISTS have been announced for the Bass Coast Shire Council’s 2019 Business Awards.

Winners will be announced at a presentation dinner on Friday, August 23 at RACV Inverloch Resort, along with the winners of the People’s Choice Awards.

“The awards are always hotly contended and this year is no different, with 48 businesses entering the judged awards,” mayor Cr Brett Tessari said.

Finalists are: • Business excellence up to five employees: Bass Strait Direct, Dalyston General Store, Kids Play Toys.

• Business excellence six-plus employees: A Maze’N Things, Harman Wines, Maru Koala and Animal Park.

• Marketing and promotion: A Maze’N Things, Maru Koala and Animal Park, Phillip Island Helicopters, Silverwater Resort.

• New business: Bass Coast Boat and Caravan Storage, Harris Build, Kids Play Toys.

• Environment and sustainability: A Maze’N Things, Dalyston General Store, Harman Wines.

• Good access is good business: Cheeky Goose Café, Paul’s Table Café and Bass River Country, Phillip Island Tenpin Bowling and Entertainment.

• Industry collaboration: CBX CrossFit, Phillip Island Helicopters, Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club.

People’s Choice Awards finalists are: • Health and lifestyle: B.H. Beauty.Skin.

Body, CBX Cross Fit, Hair by Sarah.

• Hospitality services: Harman Wines, Little Wren, Nordic Kantine.

• Professional services: ANZ Wonthaggi, Ray White Real Estate Cowes, Sargeants Bass Coast Conveyancing.

• Retail business: Bass Strait Direct, Dalyston General Store, Kids Play Toys.

• Tourism/attraction: A Maze’N Things, Phillip Island Helicopters, Wildlife Coast Cruises.

• Trade and services: Chase Computers, McHenry Motors, Poletti Custom Kitchens.

Movies for all STARTING this month, captioned movies will be screened as part of the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre’s Wonthaggi Wednesday film sessions.

The centre aims to run a captioned film each Wednesday, based on film availability.

Similar to subtitled films, captioned films include text and sound descriptions on the screen.

All films that are shown with captions will also be screened at another time without captions.

“It is so important that everyone in our community is given the opportunity to access and enjoy films at the centre,” Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Brett Tessari said.

Wonthaggi Wednesdays run each Wednesday throughout the year, unless there is another event booked.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Rich prizes now offered AUTHORS will vie for $10,000 in prizemoney in the Bass Coast Prize for Non-Fiction.

The prize, launched by author Tom Keneally at the Phillip Island Literary Festival, is one of the richest competitions for non-fiction in Australia.

The first prize winner will receive $5000, second $3000 and third $2000.

Entries close on November 29, 2019 and prize winners will be announced in February 2020.

For more information and entry criteria, visit Bass Coast Prize for Non Fiction at basscoastprizefornonfiction.weebly.com/ or email Phyllis Papps at p.m.papps@waterfront.net.au.

Have your say RATEPAYERS are invited to have their say on how councils apply rates and charges, as an independent panel gears up to review the state’s current rating system.

The Local Government Rating System Review has been launched with an independent three-person panel tasked with ensuring a fair rating system.

To provide feedback visit www.engage. vic.gov.au/rating-review

Milpara news MILPARA Community House at Korumburra is holding a family board game night on Friday, August 9.

Bring your favourite game, a snack to share or just yourself.

CWA meets at Milpara on the second Monday of the month at 1pm.

The next meeting is Monday, August 12.

New members are welcome.

The quarterly Newcomers Welcome Luncheon is on Wednesday, August 14. Bookings are essential for catering.

This event is open to people who have lived in the area for a while, commute to work or are recently retired, and now ready to connect and make some new friends. All welcome.

RSA and Food Safety Level 1 courses are being offered on Thursday, August 15.

First aid courses are on Saturday, August 24. Bookings and payments are required seven days before the course to ensure minimum numbers.

For bookings and information, call Milpara 5655 2524.

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Bracing for another quake Grace Griffith SOUTH Gippsland is one of the most seismically active areas in southeastern Australia.

Two earthquakes off the coast of Yarram reaffirmed that fact for locals recently.

Both were small, recorded at a magnitude of 1.8 and 1.9, and caused no massive waves or damage.

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake struck near Leongatha in 2016 as well.

Emergency services said they had not received any reports of damage or injuries.

While all three quakes were harmless, researchers at the University of Melbourne said it is crucial to continue to monitor activity.

Owner and skipper of Port Albert Fishin’ Charters, Brian Spiteri, recently transported Melbourne University researchers to Deal Island where they were recording seismic activity and testing equipment.

Monitoring instruments (seismographs) at Deal Island form part of a series of seismographs used across Victoria.

These devices record the movement of the ground caused by seismic activity and are used to determine precise locations of earthquakes, as well as helping to identify areas particularly vulnerable to future events. “Because Deal Island is all rock, they get better seismic readings,� Mr Spiteri explained.

Remaining vigilant and continuing to monitor conditions is especially important in light of findings from the National Seismic Hazard As-

RESEARCH TAXI: Port Albert Fishin’ Charters helped ferry researchers to Deal Island recently to conduct readings on seismic activity. sessment for Australia suggesting a magnitude five earthquake in the Gippsland region can be expected every 25 to 50 years.

Senior seismologist Dr Trevor Allen said while researchers cannot predict the exact day, time and place of a large, damaging earthquake, they can apply best practice and evidence based science to make sure communities are as prepared as possible.

Melbourne University researchers were initially using helicopters to access the Deal Island location approximately every six months to check equipment, but it soon became too expensive and

Show South Gippsland the money Matt Dunn SOUTH Gippsland is falling behind, with a lack of government investment seen as a “perennial problem that presents a significant challenge for our region�. “We are competing against so many other regions for infrastructure funding, so it’s always going to be a challenge. We have identified our priority projects and we will keep advocating to secure funding for them,� Committee for Gippsland CEO Jane Oakley told The Star.

The group, which represents business in the region, is concerned that Infrastructure Victoria has failed to make much mention of Gippsland in its 30-year strategy discussion paper, Growing Victoria’s Potential – April 2019.

Ms Oakley believes that “clever sari is hopeful of more attention for thinkingâ€? is needed across the region his shire, though he believes the as a way of attracting investment. area is on government’s radar. “Gippsland must continue to de“It’s always a challenge advovelop its regional strategy to inform cating for the needs of Gippsland government and investors of its through competitive processes,â€? he unique value proposition, providing said. government and investors a gateway He said that Growing Victoria’s to do business with our region. It is Potential – April 2019 had identified really important we continue to be Bass Coast “as one of the highest areasy to do business with,â€? she said. eas for projected population change Ms Oakley said Committee for from 2016-2031, with an increase of Gippsland has identified enhancing over 30 per centâ€?. transport routes, rail infrastructure “Bass Coast is seeing significant • Jane Oakley and services, digital connectivity, investment, both publicly and priand regional infrastructure as some vately, which highlights the growth of the top priorities. in our area,â€? he said.

Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Brett TesHe cited “two brand new secondary college campuses, a significant hospital upgrade and a community hospital for Phillip Island, at an estimate investment of well over $200 million from the State Government�.

He said Wonthaggi was recognised as a regional centre in the State Government’s ‘Plan WORKS THIS WEEK Melbourne’ initiative, with a population that “is Tree requests: Whole Shire estimated to double in the next 12 years�.

Tree uplifts: Toora area “This population and economic growth will Sealed road maintenance: Whole Shire undoubtedly place pressure on our community,�

Footpath & kerb replacement: he said.

Swanson Street, Korumburra, Mitchell Street, Nyora “The most important challenge will be finding and Smith Street & Victoria Road, Loch Unsealed road grading: the balance between healthy growth and develRanceby, Korumburra, Stony Creek and Dollar areas opment, and preserving our natural environment Roadside slashing: and the character which makes Bass Coast such a Leongatha South, Outtrim and Foster North areas special place.�

Jetty reconstruction: Fishermans Jetty, Venus Bay Addressing council’s priority list will require Drainage extension: Sanders Road, Korumburra funding for coastal erosion and tertiary education, Amenities blocks building works: among other things.

Long Jetty Caravan Park & Waratah Bay Caravan Park Mr Tessari said council would continue to adUnsealed road maintenance: Hallston, Allambee, vocate to all levels of government, in the interMirboo North, Middle Tarwin and Buffalo areas Gravel road resheets: Palmross Road, Spencers Road, ests of “putting Bass Coast and Gippsland on the Leongatha North; Mirboo Wooreen Road, Wooreen map�.

Weather Permitting He said council had recently ventured to Canberra to meet with the Federal Department of InCOMMUNITY FORUM frastructure “to discuss our advocacy priorities.�

Kongwak Hall South Gippsland Shire Council acting CEO Monday 12 August, 6.45pm to 9.30pm Topics Bryan Sword said council was “a member of • Council Update a number of organisations designed to give • Wastewater management issues Gippsland a voice when it comes to State and • Local Laws update Federal government supportâ€?. • Local Community activities discussion/sharing info “From our perspective council has a strong For information phone 5662 9202. All welcome. track record of attracting funding for its key projEASTERN DISTRICTS CLUSTER MEETING ects, such as the Long Jetty, the Great Southern Old Ferry Terminal, Port Welshpool Rail Trail, Karmai Community Children’s Centre, Thursday 15 August, 6.45pm to 9.30pm Mirboo North Pool and Bair Street,â€? he said.

Topics • Council Update “Council is very appreciative of the support • Eastern Districts Community Priorities discussion it receives from all funding agencies and their For information phone 5662 9202. All welcome. representatives.â€?

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PUBLIC BRIEFINGS TO COUNCIL Wednesday 21 August 2019 Council Chambers, Leongatha • 1.30pm Community Strengthening Activities Monthly Meeting (25 min)

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Wednesday 21 August 2019 2.00pm*; 5.00pm*; 7.00pm* Council Chambers Leongatha

NEW ROAD NAMES South Gippsland Shire Council has endorsed the following new road names and requested that they be sent to Geographic Names Victoria for consideration and approval.

Geographic Names Victoria has approved and gazetted these road names and registered them in VICNAMES. Emergency services have been informed.

ROAD NAME

LOCATION

*Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing Council’s website ‘Presenting to Council’ page (by COB 16/8), contact 5662 9222 for details. A list of booked topics can be viewed the day prior on Council’s website.

Trotman Court LEONGATHA

Formerly known as Tilly Court [part section]. The road traverses east for approximately 110 metres off Louise Simon Court.

Wednesday 28 August 2019 10.00am* (Council Agenda Topics only) RSL, Leongatha (cnr Smith Street and Michael Place)

Slade Court STONY CREEK

The road traverses in a north-east direction for approximately 170 metres off Main Street

*Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing Council’s website ‘Presenting to Council’ page (by COB 23/8), contact 5662 9222 for details. A list of booked topics can be viewed the day prior on Council’s website.

Simpson Street FOSTER

Formerly known as McDonald Street East. The road traverses west from Reservoir Street and is a continuation of the existing Simpson Street

Stagecoach Track MOUNT BEST

The road traverses south from Foster-Mt Best Road

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 28 August 2019 12.00pm at RSL, Leongatha (Note: time/venue change)

impractical.

This is where Mr Spiteri’s charter business came into play, with plans to continue transporting the researchers on future trips.

Their next trip will be one to remember with a big and better boat. “We’ve just purchased a new vessel and are getting it up and running for this fishing season,� he said.

Researchers from Melbourne University are working in conjunction with Gipnet, an environmental research initiative, to form the seismology monitoring network across Gippsland.

*Register your questions (by COB 23/8) by accessing TENDER Council’s website ‘Questions for Council Meetings’ page,

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companies/applicants for the following: of the Council Meeting.

RFT/231 MIRBOO NORTH SWIMMING POOL DESIGN AND CONSTRUCT Please note that Council live streams and records Tenders close 2.00pm AEST on Tuesday 27 August 2019. its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the Policy on Council’s website for more details.

Documentation is available from Council’s e-Tendering Portal www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/tenders

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Skills of the past revived THE skills of yesteryear were on show at Coal Creek Heritage Craft Day at Korumburra on Saturday.

Visitors enjoyed a demonstration of such skills as blacksmithing, spinning, weaving and lacemaking, as well as a steam train ride and magic lantern show.

Fewer entries were received for the beard competition this year, but what fine entries they were.

MUSIC MAKER: Setting the scene at the Coal Creek Heritage Craft Day was local musician Laura Gibb. Her intrigued audience was visiting from Saudi Arabia.

Quarry stays in business A QUARRY at Wooreen will operate for another 30 years, after South Gippsland Shire Council approved its expansion.

Stone will be extracted from the quarry at 205 Dawsons Road, Wooreen subject to conditions.

The quarry has been operating since the 1970s.

One of the conditions of the permit is that the operator must seal the unsealed sections of the road to mitigate concerns about dust from heavy vehicles.

Council approved the permit after receiving

five objections.

“Issues raised by objectors included the impacts of quarry vehicles on Dawsons Road, noise and dust emissions from the quarry and heavy vehicles, potential impacts to the water table and the extent of native vegetation removal,” council’s Paul Stampton said.

“Council has found a way for the quarry to continue to operate at the same rate of extraction, which will provide business certainly for its operator, while at the same time protecting the amenity of the neighbours as much as possible.”

Proud grandfather, Rob McDowell, from Inverloch with his five grandchildren, three of whom were visiting from Ireland. They all enjoyed a talk by Robert Serafino from Ancient Roman Re-Enactors Victoria at the craft day.

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Mare Moonshine Bandit with Stony Creek owner, Maree Young.

Tex horsing around while Toora owner, Hannah Clavarino, snaps a photo.

HAPPY Horses’ Birthday on August 1!

In Australia, every horse (except thoroughbreds) celebrate their birthday to allow for standardisation in horse events.

Streetie (right), owned by Leongatha’s Nikarla Bishop, got into the spirit of things this birthday (okay, we may have digitally altered the image a little bit).

Here are a few more of our favourite snaps local horse owners sent to us.

We asked locals last week for their thoughts on an equestrian and exhibition centre proposed for South Gippsland. Results were surprising: 82 percent voted ‘absolutely yes’ while 18 percent voted that they weren’t so keen on the idea. However, 100 percent of people who commented on our socials were in favour of the centre!

Meg Parkinson Bella Farmer on retired Queensland racehorse, Favulous Floyd, with pet cow, Caramel, at their Leongatha farm.

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“There has been years of work go towards ob- Did you see the video of the whale putting on taining this equestrian centre - it will be a huge a show around the South Gippsland coast last drawcard for the community bringing many riders week? to the area and spending $$$ here.”

If you missed the impressive video by Georgina Kibble and Wildlife Coast Cruises, visit: Laura Mc https://bit.ly/whale-watching-cruise “There’s a lot of horse people in the area. It Annette Gale’s son Dante with adopted horse Stormy at their Korumburra property. would be well utilized.”

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Gippsland Bushfire Management Planning Gippsland’s fire agencies and local councils are working together to develop a new plan to manage bushfire risk on both public and private land. They are looking for community feedback on the proposed Gippsland Strategic Bushfire Management plan. The Stage 3 survey is open from 29 July to 12 August 2019. Have your say via the link below:

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Newhaven College Year 11 Ball

GLAMOUR and fun highlighted this year’s Newhaven College Year 11 Ball at the Phillip Island Grand Prix Track on Saturday, August 3.

Family and friends celebrated with 37 couples who enjoyed showing off their well practised dances that included a combination of modern and traditional dances.

College principal Gea Lovell was extremely proud of the students and was pleased this event continued the tradition of bringing our community together in celebration.

Front row: Kaitlyn Treacey, Alannah Coghlan, Ashley Steet, Lucy Griffiths, Lily Fox, Ella Osborne, Abbey Woollard, Emma Dwyer, Newhaven College vice-principal Jason Scott, Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell, chair of Newhaven College board Greg Price, Freja Campbell Walker, Lily Johnstone, Emily Fuller, Holly Buckley, Gabrielle Martin, Stephanie Newman, Matilda Ward, Alice Chaston.

Second row: Zara Bould, Cailen Lone, Kathryn Scott, Bethany Scott, Shae White, Kelsi Vanderstaay, Faith Hollyoak, Holly DeGaris, Dusty Braden, Mia Stratmann, Sophie Allen, Miriam Robinson, Larnah Rigby, Akie Brown, Emily McGillivray, Sophie Henderson, Emma Felsovary, Ruby Formosa, Emily Carlson, Asta White, Sophia Hughes.

Third row: Max Duff, Jonah Van Stekelenburg, Jack Thornborrow, Darcy Keating, Angus Baird, Jayden Matthews, Harry Anderson, Lachlan Inglis, Emmanuel Scarlett, Jack Wilson, Hugh Webber, Kirby Fuller, Sam Taylor, Luca Sibly, Angus Bradford, Balin McKay, Finnan McLaren, Tristan Donohue.

Fourth row: Gerard Giacco, Sean Coleman, Dylan Beck, Cooper Wagner, Aiden Box, Quinn Brookes-Page, Will Brusamarello, Xander Broadbear, Flynn Swanwick, Nash AllenRyan, Angus Smith, Angus van der Zwet, Liam Turner, Cameron Fieldew, Tristan Thomas, Flynn McMahon, Rhys Brusamarello, Harry O’Brien, Mothers and daughters, Christine and Sophie Henderson, Fiona and Sophia Hughes and Kate and Emma Dwyer, dress up for the Newhaven College Ball.

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YOUR SAY

Email your letter to: letters@thestar.com.au

E D I T O R I A L

LEADING THE WAY: Luke Macwhirter of Southern Rail is advocating for a tourist railway.

Fork in the rails THE region has the prospect of two fantastic tourism opportunities before it: the return of a tourist railway and the extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail from Leongatha to Korumburra.

With both projects proposing to use the existing railway line, on the face of it one would assume that only one project can proceed, unless the rail trail runs alongside the railway.

Whether there is enough space to do so – and the extra money available – depends on who you talk to.

Southern Rail, the group driving the tourist railway, and South Gippsland Shire Council, which is overseeing the rail trail extension, must sit down and work out what is achievable and which project – if it has to be one or the other – is preferred by the community.

With a passenger and rail freight service between South Gippsland and Melbourne not on the horizon, it would be a shame not to make use of the railway easement. A rail trail would be well used by locals and tourists alike, as the current trail has proved to be.

A tourist railway would also be a drawcard and promises to create jobs, directly and indirectly, but there must be a commitment that it would operate for the long term if it is going to consume the easement at the expense of the rail trail extension.

With council now negotiating with VicTrack to lease the former railway between Leongatha and Nyora to use as a rail trail, it seems the trail will gain priority, but Southern Rail members are committed to their project.

Talks need to occur and sooner rather than later.

Say “no” to nuclear

Praise for council

Garden vision

I AM distressed to learn the Latrobe Valley is being considered as appropriate for five nuclear power stations.

Surely we have had enough warnings from the experience in other countries to learn that nuclear power is not completely safe – and when something does go wrong it is a disaster.

The most recent large scale nuclear disaster in Fukushima was as a result of an earthquake (magnitude 6.6).

More than 500 people died as a result. The Latrobe Valley is not geologically stable; in 2012 we had a magnitude 4.9 earthquake near Moe. Nuclear power is extremely expensive, with plants costing several billion dollars. The cost of clean-up is in the trillions of dollars.

Nuclear power uses a phenomenal amount of water. Surely we could spend this money on developing and building reliable renewable energy?

Or are we to be forever beholden to the false promises of the big corporate sector and the politicians who are so enamoured of them?

Deborah O’Connor, Berrys Creek.

I REFER to the article by Brad Lester, “A new era dawns”, The Star, July 30.

I believe the appointment of the three administrators to the South Gippsland Shire Council is already showing signs of good governance.

The chair Julie Eisenbise, Christian Zahra and Rick Brown at the council meeting of July 31, considered and voted for a rebalanced 2019-2022 Rating Strategy which distributes the differential rating system more equitably throughout the land categories.

Setting the rates, especially differential rates in rural shires, is one of the most important functions of a council and is paramount to a good and fair budget.

Former councillors, in my opinion, have failed with setting equitable differential rates and it is pleasing now to see positive results.

Barry Gilbert, Walkerville.

I SENT a submission to South Gippsland Shire Council for creating a botanic garden at Leongatha by extending the wetlands. This works with Leongatha holding a daffodil festival. Perhaps the gardens could build on that theme.

We cannot be on the same scale as the Keikenhof Gardens in Holland where they have 100 acres and plant out seven million bulbs each year, but maybe it is a talking idea for the community.

People go to the Dandenong Ranges to look at the tulips so perhaps we could create something with the daffies.

Garden tours are a big tourist activity.

I note that in the history article about the Leongatha Courthouse in The Star, it was mentioned how the schools had a competition to see how many ragwort plants could be collected.

Perhaps a modern take would be to see how many bulbs could be planted. Let’s get the community committed to botanic gardens.

Lindsay Love, Leongatha.

COUNCIL MESSAGES Administrator Rick Brown LAST week we reconvened to consider three key strategic documents that we held over from the adjourned council meeting on July 24.

With administrator Zahra and myself only joining administrator Eisenbise the morning of the 24th, it was important for us to take the extra week to study and understand the Rating Strategy, Budget and Revised Council Plan.

We made a couple of changes to the Rating Strategy: phasing out the rural residential zone for the 39 grazing properties that sit between 18.3 and 20 hectares, and bringing the vacant rural land rate back in line with the farm rate.

After much consideration, we decided to adopt a rate increase of 2.5 per cent, which is in line with the State Government’s rate cap.

While we appreciate that a number of people had called for a zero rate rise, on balance we thought that for the sake of savings of a dollar or two a week for the average ratepayer, the cumulative impact on services and facilities was too great a risk.

Looking back at the Long Term Financial Plans for 2015-16 and comparing them to this

year’s, it is apparent that the rate cap has already effectively reduced rates by 7.6 per cent.

While there is no disputing the pressures on household budgets, council has to balance that with the need to deliver facilities and services to enable the residents of South Gippsland to enjoy the lifestyle they seek and desire.

If we are to increase the population of South Gippsland and encourage investment and growth, then South Gippsland has to be an attractive place to live and work.

That means council has to provide the sorts of services and facilities that will attract people to come here.

That’s a serious and critical challenge that faces South Gippsland and every other rural shire in Victoria.

The challenge is not to depend on constantly finding ways to keep cutting costs, but to grow revenue.

Growing revenue occurs when we encourage more people to live and work here. It was on that basis that I endorsed the budget for 2019-20.

Anyone interested in these key strategic documents can find them on council’s website.

Cr Brett Tessari KEEP recycling Bass Coast!

We are not affected by the shutdown of the SKM recycling facilities, which means all of our recycling is being sorted as normal and isn’t being sent to landfill.

Our community is doing a fantastic job of sorting their rubbish, which has led to a 77 per cent diversion rate of kerbside waste away from landfill.

This is a significant achievement, so keep up the great work and keep recycling.

Last week, councillors, along with council senior staff, spent the day at the City of Melbourne.

We discussed some of the big issues that our councils face, including homelessness, climate change, waste and recycling and much more.

It was an inspiring day and once again highlighted the dedication and talent of Bass Coast Councillors and staff.

It was great to see the variety of businesses announced as finalists in the 2019 Bass Coast Business Awards this week.

Around 150 businesses were nominated for the People’s Choice Award and around 50 nominated for the judged awards.

This annual program gives our local business

community a great opportunity to celebrate what they do and to be celebrated. The awards will be presented at a special event on Friday, August 23 at the RACV Inverloch Resort.

I would like to recognise the amazing achievement by our senior advocacy officer Nina BarryMacaulay, after she was named as a finalist in this year’s Sally Isaac Memorial Scholarship Fund Award recently.

Nina was one of 13 finalists, and while she didn’t walk away with the prize, it was an incredible recognition of Nina’s hard work and dedication to the local community through her work and in her private life. Well done Nina!

It was a pleasure to attend the Phillip Island Lions Club’s annual changeover recently. What a well run, vibrant community group they are – and so important to the local community.

It was also a thrill to see former and first Bass Coast mayor Donald Cameron JP on the day, who has been a member of the Phillip Island Lions Club since its inception 51 years ago.

Babes

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IN ARMS

DENNER Steele Beyers was born on June 30 at Leongatha Hospital. Denner is the second ARLI Alexander Cope was born on July 12 at Leongatha Hospital. Arli is the third son for son for Brad and Angela Beyers of Korumburra and a brother for Hudson, 6.

Shaun and Sharna Cope of Fish Creek and a brother for Trey, 4, and Jett, 2.

BILLY Brendan Campbell was born at Bass Coast Health on May 28. Billy is the first son for Cowes couple Emma O’Donnell and Mark Campbell and a brother for IndiMae, 3.

LEO Harry Pope was born on June 19 at the Leongatha Hospital. Leo is the first son for Cody Pope and Amber McCracken of Toora AALIYAH Diarne Greenwood was born and a brother for Alexis, 2. on June 19 at Leongatha Hospital. Aaliyah is the first daughter for Justin and Heidi GreenAVA Jade North was born on April 16 at wood of Korumburra and a sister for Max, 7, Leongatha Hospital. Ava is the first daughter Harry, 5, and Mason, 2. for Matt and Jade North of Inverloch and a sister for Matteo, 2 (ABOVE).

MARCUS Anthony John Harrison was born on June 28 at Leongatha Hospital. Marcus is the first child for Michael and Amanda Harrison of Nyora (RIGHT).

ZAYD John Carmody was born at Monash Medical Centre Clayton on May 17 and returned to Bass Coast Health for postnatal care.

He is the first child for Wonthaggi couple Leigh Carmody and Rarni Holness (LEFT).

HARVEY Reginald Malone was born at Bass Coast Health on May 28, the first child for Rachel Woodbridge and Robert Malone from Ventnor.

RORY James Ware was born at Dandenong Hospital on June 29 before returning to OAKLEY Jace McRae was born on July 11 at Leongatha Hospital. Oakley is the fourth Bass Coast Health for postnatal care. He is the first child for Marni and Adam Ware of son for Nathan and Emily McRae of Leongatha and a brother for Reece, 7, Fletcher, 5, and Knox, 2.

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Our gardens are too good for the English NOTHING is left to chance.

BLOOMING MARVELLOUS: South Gippsland Shire Council gardener Kevin Thorne plants petunias at a roundabout in Leongatha.

The gardening team at South Gippsland Shire Council plans its gardens three months in advance of planting them – hoping to create garden beds with a wow factor.

And they have.

There’s a story of a tourist couple from England who took an abundance of photos of all the bright flowers that have become such a feature of our region.

Arriving back home, they asked their own council to do something similar.

The answer, so it’s said, was no – it could not be done. It was beyond them.

The Leongatha crew’s Kevin Thorne said there were any number of flowers, herbs and vegetables used to create that picture perfect look.

Pansies, violas, lobelias and primula are all popular, along with kale and parsley.

Tulips and daffodils are plentiful now.

“Hopefully there’ll be some daffodils

still flowering around the time of the Leongatha Daffodil Festival,” he said.

“We do try and stagger it so we have early flowering and late flowering daffodils. With the tulips we mainly put the late flowering ones in so they’ll be blooming around September.

“We get a lot of positive feedback. The annuals stir more positive feedback than negative. As long as they’re all looking good and there’s plenty of colour, people are pretty happy.”

Kevin could not say how many plants were planted in any one year, but it numbers well into the thousands. Spare plants will find their way into planter boxes in fronts of halls or along town shopping strips.

“We try not to do stuff that’s been done in the previous year, but by the same token we know what works and what doesn’t. We try and mix in some new colours,” he said.

“For the impact versus the cost, we think it’s good bang for buck. It’s important to keep smiles on people’s faces.”

Lifestyle change prompts retirement AFTER more than seven years operating Insight Real Estate, Robyn and Lindsay Powney have announced the office closure.

Following much consideration and for personal reasons, the couple have decided to get out on a high.

And it’s not for lack of business that the office is closing; just a need to move on and enjoy some time together following other pursuits.

John O’Connor has also decided that after more than 30 years in real estate, including three with the Powneys, that he too will retire.

As of August 14, the doors will be closed officially but you might see Robyn or Lindsay from time to time in the office finalising all details.

The Powneys told The Star they have thoroughly enjoyed their time in the business, the wonderful support and working relationship with clients, and the many friendships gained along the way.

Mr Powney explained the business had been successful and continued to be that way, but the

couple had decided not to sell but just to close the doors and go quietly.

“My only regret is that our wonderful receptionist Wendy Jordan, who has been amazing, is now looking for a job,” Mr Powney said.

“Wendy is someone I’d recommend to any employer. She has been someone we have relied on and has many skills.”

Insight Real Estate started from the ground up in early 2012 and over the course of that time the 100 percent locally owned and independent agency has gained a good chunk of the market, operating throughout Leongatha, Meeniyan, Dumbalk, Koonwarra, Stony Creek and surrounding areas.

“It’s been fantastic here, a real happy place and we are leaving the industry quite proud of what we have achieved,” he said.

The couple plan to enjoy other interests including managing their farm, fishing, bike riding and, of course, some holidays.

John O’Connor said he enjoyed working with Insight for just this few years and will now be enjoying his other pursuits including photography HAPPY PLACE: The Insight Real Estate team, from left, receptionist Wendy Jordan, owners Lindsay and Robyn Powney and real estate salesman John O’Connor. and bowling.

Water prices a hot topic RESIDENTS have been shaping the fu- nity to hear from and work with the community in finding a balance between delivering on customer ture direction of water prices.

South Gippsland Water recently consulted the public about developing its submission for 2020-2023 to the Essential Services Commission (ESC).

People voted on investment priorities, such as maintaining affordable charges for customers, water quality and wastewater services, and the sustainability of the business.

In the coming weeks, South Gippsland Water will receive the final report from the consultants regarding outcomes from the forums.

Early results lean towards a focus on maintaining quality services.

The submission to the ESC in November 2019 will set out the services the corporation delivers and prices charged to customers.

“This process provides us with the opportu-

expectations, the prices we charge and for the business to be sustainable into the future,” South Gippsland Water’s Philippe du Plessis said.

The recent forums were attended by 35 people who deliberated with South Gippsland Water staff.

“The process undertaken in partnership with our community has been enlightening for both the participants and for ourselves, and has highlighted for all involved the complexities for the organisation in future planning for financial, service and social sustainability,” Mr du Plessis said.

People can still have input. Details of how can be found at https://oursay.org/lets-talk-water/ price.

Further public programs will be undertaken in September.

WATER COST: South Gippsland Water’s Philippe du Plessis talks to Steve Finlay (R) and other participants about future water prices and the corporation’s priorities.

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HOLIDAYS The best glamping in South Australia SOUTH Australia has some of the most breathtaking and lush scenery in Australia; some of which can be experienced whilst sleeping under the stars, without skimping on luxury.

From the rainbow hues of the Outback, to the rolling slopes of the Adelaide Hills, travellers looking to indulge whilst camping amongst stunning nature should look no further than the below list we’ve put together.

For travellers seeking country charm and comfort, Burkirk Glamping offers spacious Belle tents, each with its own deck to sit with a cup of tea or glass of wine and admire the landscape or watch the sunrise or sunset over the rolling hills.

For those wanting to stargaze nestled in ancient wilderness, Wilpena Pound offers 15 Safari

Tents surrounded by 95,000 hectares of the IkaraFlinders Ranges National Park.

Flinders Bush Retreats is the perfect escape for nature lovers who don’t want to rough it, the Eco Tent combines camping with comfort.

For guests wanting to escape the norm surrounded by kangaroos and gum trees, with a view over the McLaren Vale vineyards, go to Tent on a Hill.

It is situated deep in winemaking country, allowing guests easy access to the region’s top tourist destinations, while offering complete privacy and isolation on top of the hill, far removed from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

For travellers looking for something a little quirky, the see-through Bubble Tent at Coonawarra Bush Holiday Park features uninterrupted views of surrounding vineyards. This new take on glamping should be on any camper’s bucket list.

UNDER THE MOON: This photo from Flinders Bush Retreats reflects just why so many Aussies are now going glamping for their holidays.

Conquer Milford Track 2020 SOUND MISSION: After Nicole Salmon and Renee McLennan successfully helped this team conquer the Inca Trail in Peru, their sights are set on their next mission to New Zealand.

Be inspired to tackle Milford IS your bucket list brimming with des- years ago, Nicole’s team raised funds to feed 120 tinations you’d love to visit, but some- African children for six months, as well as donating goods to a local orphanage. thing is holding you back?

The Inca mission also saw her team donate Your adventure ambitions aren’t as far out of reach as you may think, especially with a push from local professionals Nicole Salmon and Renee McLennan.

Nicole Salmon is the founder of Conquer Mission, a program aimed at helping people to create lifestyle changes to achieve their goals.

In her seven years of running the program Nicole has helped her clients embark on numerous missions including Kokoda and Mount Kilimanjaro.

Recently she joined forces with Mobile Travel Agents’ Renee McLennan to lead their biggest group yet on the Inca Trail in Peru.

Now the adventure duo is planning to conquer Milford Track in New Zealand’s South Island.

“I love nothing more than helping people break through road blocks,” Nicole said.

“I help people develop a stronger understanding of resilience and inner strength, to creating inner drive to meet the challenges of life’s journey.

“Everyone meets barriers whether self-limiting or real. Having mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual fitness is what my conquer mission program is all about.”

All of this is realised while experiencing diverse cultures and giving back to local communities in need – a win-win situation.

During the conquer Kilimanjaro mission a few

supplies to assist homeless people with disabilities, enabling them to have access to education and employment opportunities.

“We value contribution and always endeavor to give to those in need during our mission,” she said.

Meanwhile travel agent of 13 years, Renee McLennan, began operating her own travel business in March 2018.

Her passion for active travel meant she was a perfect fit to help facilitate the Conquer Mission program.

Nicole said the decision to team with Renee has been an incredibly successful one.

“Her organisation of the team’s schedules and coordinanation of their travel plans is simply outstanding,” she said.

“Her years of experience and expertise as an agent are second to none.”

Pam Murray, a traveler who recently embarked on a mission, testified to the program’s success.

“I decided to embark on these missions because I wanted to challenge my fitness, and stretch myself outside of my comfort zone,” Pam said.

“The Conquer Mission Program has provided me with just that, and so much more. The experiences I have had as a result of these missions has been absolutely amazing, and I highly recommend it!”

Contact us to secure your spot today!

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EDUCATION & COURSE OPPORTUNITIES For South Gippsland

Teens walk for charities EVERY August 8, the students of Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College in Leongatha walk for a cause.

The college’s Walkathon is now in its 21st year and is held annually on Mary MacKillop’s Feast Day – August 8.

“Each year we aim to raise $20,000 for charities selected by our student mission team,” principal David Leslie said.

“The money needs to be going to charities that will help people, with low or no administration fees.”

This year, the college Walkathon will be 14km from Kilcunda to Wonthaggi along the Bass Coast Rail Trail.

This year, the college’s student mission team chose the following charities: Free 3D Hands, run by Mat Bowtell at Cowes.

He has made free prosthetics to people in hand since 2014.

He uses 3D printing techniques used to manufacture custom devices at a fraction of the cost.

The Josephite Mission in Peru. The Sisters of St Joseph have been helping in Peru since 1981, a time of political and economic instability, which escalated in the following years.

Opportunities of Development thru Art in Cambodia. ODA has eight free English kindergartens and provides night school classes to more than 1450 students.

Four of these schools also teach introductory computer courses. With these skills, the subsistence farming youngsters are at the front of the queue when they apply for quality jobs in tourism.

Trinity Families (annual recipient). Trinity Families is a charity that provides funding for service providers who support families in the Gippsland and outer eastern suburbs of

OUT AND ABOUT: Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College students Jayde Clark, Sienna Falkingham, Chloe Maxwell, Julia Cocksedge, Alyssa Whiteman, Beth McRae and Kyla Green took part in the college’s Walkathon in 2018.

Melbourne.

It makes annual disbursements to charities from the monies earned from its trust fund investments.

Disbursements are made without reference to

faith or denomination and are overseen by independent trustees.

MacKillop Today (annual recipient). In the spirit of Saint Mary of the Cross, Mary MacKillop’s Today’s focus is on building dignity through

learning for life.

By collaborating with local communities, organisations and groups, MacKillop Today brings dignity to thousands of children, women and families in Australia and throughout the world.

21 years walking for charity!

This year’s Walkathon marks our 21st birthday and will be held this Thursday August 8 The school hopes to raise $20,000 to assist five charities.

THIS YEARS’S RECIPIENTS WILL INCLUDE:

FREE 3D HANDS, MATT BOWTELL, COWES

THE JOSEPHITE MISSION IN PERU

OPPORTUNITIES OF DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ART CAMBODIA

As well as our two annual charities - Trinity Families and MacKillop Today

Mary MacKillop College South Gippsland

For further information please contact: info@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au www.mackillopleongatha.catholic.edu.au

Principal: Mr David Leslie

Ph 5662 4255 MAR7060168

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EDUCATION & COURSE OPPORTUNITIES For South Gippsland

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Why choose St Joseph’s School in Wonthaggi?

The school’s teachers are their knowledge of best teachAT ST JOSEPH’S School, also dedicated lifelong learn- ing practices to improve teachWonthaggi, the emphaers, committed to building on ing and learning for all. sis is all about providing great learning opportunities within a supportive and caring environment.

INQUIRING MINDS: Chloe Dowel and Rebekah Cetera learn through play at Chairo Kinder.

Chairo offers opportunities CHAIRO Christian School’s campus in Leongatha provides a distinctly Christian education for students from kindergarten through to Year 10, and is constantly developing and expanding in enrolments and opportunities.

The pre-kinder and pre-school programs provide three and four year old boys and girls with a wonderful start to their formal education.

Having the kindergarten on campus enables a smooth transition into Prep for students and parents. “The Chairo Kinder students have access to all of the wonderful facilities and resources that we have to offer at the campus, such as the library and gymnasium,� principal Anthony Collier said. “It has been so amazing to see the kindergarten commence and really blossom this year.�

Another key feature of the campus is the buddy program, with secondary students having primary school buddies they get to know by doing activities together each fortnight.

It is common to see younger and older children interacting and playing together at lunchtime in the library.

Positive and productive partnerships with each family is a high priority at Chairo. “We want to work closely with parents in the education and care of their children,� Mr Collier

said. “Our dedicated staff members work tirelessly for the academic, social, emotional and spiritual development of the students in their care.�

Chairo recognises that each student is an individual, with unique gifts and talents, who may have diverse learning needs. “Differentiated learning activities, learning support programs and extension opportunities are all built into our regular programs,� deputy principal Christine Hibma said. “The Australian curriculum is taught from a biblically informed perspective, where our students learn to engage with God’s world in ways that honour God and demonstrate love to our neighbor.�

Upon completing Year 10, students have the opportunity to transition to Chairo’s campus in Drouin for VCE or VCAL. A bus runs each day and studying as part of the larger Drouin cohort provides an excellent stepping stone to future tertiary studies and employment opportunities.

Families interested in finding out more about what Chairo offers in Leongatha are invited to contact the campus on 5662 4355 or at leongatha@chairo.vic.edu.au Alternatively, visit the school website or follow the campus Facebook page.

Enrolment applications are currently being accepted for 2020 and beyond.

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The school endeavours to offer far more than just ‘another education’.

The school’s commitment is to bring together faith and learning in ways that are real and meaningful to our own lives, and which ultimately reflect the life and message of Jesus Christ.

The Catholic ethos, which is taught in the school, assists in fostering a sense of unity among students.

It gives students a basic knowledge and understanding of Catholic education, as well as teaching core values and adopting Christian values into everyday life.

St Joseph’s offers a highly engaging and productive environment for students that embraces the investigative CARING APPROACH: Students benefit from the nurturand inquiry based learning ing, Catholic ethos offered at St Joseph’s School, Wonthaggi, approaches. including Preps Jed Bertacco and Eva Bell.

It places children at the centre of their learning, respects their interests, and aims to create confident lifelong learners in today’s ever changing world.

Chairo

Partnering with families in South Gippsland to provide an excellent education for boys and girls • Kindergarten, primary and secondary programs •

or email her at leongatha@chairo.vic.edu.au • Campuses also at Drouin, Pakenham and Traralgon

Is your child ready for three-year old kindergarten in 2020?

• Bus service from Leongatha to Drouin for & !" students

To enrol your child in funded three-year-old kindergarten for next year, you will need to register now. Kindergarten enrolment is centralised through South Gippsland Shire Council. Simply complete a single enrolment form and nominate your kindergarten preferences. Enrolments must be lodged by 30 September.

You can enrol at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/centralenrolment For more information, please phone 5662 9200

• www.chairo.vic.edu.au Learning That Lasts a Lifetime

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St Laurence’s welcomes all ST LAURENCE O’Toole Primary School is an inclusive Catholic primary school where educational experiences are designed to support academic excellence and the development of the whole child.

Cr Pioneer St & Hoddle Road Foster | 5682 2066 www.fsc.vic.edu.au

Learning with Faith, Trust & Love

Modern Catholic schooling is inclusive of all faith experiences and welcomes Catholic and non-Catholic students alike.

The Catholic faith and tradition is used as a lens through which to view the world and engage with a wide range of views, experiences and beliefs to help students build an informed and well rounded understanding of contemporary Australian life.

The motto of the Leongatha school, ‘Love in Action’, is lived out each day as children and staff alike use the school ABCs; Acting responsibly, Being respectful and Caring for others.

The highly experienced and educated teaching staff at St Laurence’s work collaboratively to monitor, plan, teach and assess learning for maximum growth.

Staff’s deep knowledge of students in their care allows for an evidence based approach to improve student outcome and identify extension and intervention opportunities.

The school welcomes any families interested in touring to learn more about the quality education on offer.

CHILDREN FIRST: Olivia and Indie enjoy the caring environment offered by St Laurence O’Toole Primary School in Leongatha.

School serves Wonthaggi WONTHAGGI Primary School has been a part of the community since 1910.

Now with 340 students, the school operates under the auspices of best quality evidence-based teaching practices.

The school provides a high quality education, with engaging and innovative teaching and learning.

Teaching reading, writing and mathematics is a high priority and focus for the caring and empathetic staff who are supported by school leadership, and literacy and numeracy coaches.

Staff undertake professional development and there is an engaging and proficient specialist program covering art, music, Indonesian and physical education.

Students take part in an age relevant and exciting camping program, an artist in residence program, family picnic and concert.

Students’ voices are strong at Wonthaggi Primary School and teachers, parents and students come together for conferences three times during the year to discuss student learning.

The school is a Respectful Relationships School leader and the school values of respect, relationships, growth mindset, community and belonging are adhered to across the school community.

Recently the school celebrated NAIDOC Week with Safina Stewart working with students, providing engaging stories and fun activities around music, song, dance and art.

This term, there is the grades 3/4 camp at Forest Lodge and the process of transitioning Grade 6 students to secondary school will continue.

Prep enrolments and parent tours for 2020 are underway, and there is another open school day on Wednesday, August 21 from 9.30am.

All welcome and no bookings required.

In term four, the school will begin the free Step Into Prep Program for students who are enrolled for 2020.

Accepting Enrolments for 2020 Prep to Year 6 Fee Concessions Available * *2019 Health Care Card Holders - $520 per family

Enrolment Packs available on our website or from the School Office Ph: (03) 5672 1052 www.stjwonthaggi.catholic.edu.au

CULTURAL EXPERIENCE: Grade 5/6 students at Wonthaggi Primary School create an interactive pathway outside the Senior Learning Centre.

Wonthaggi Primary School OUR FOUR YEAR OLD ‘STEP INTO PREP’ PROGRAM STARTS IN TERM 4 Wonthaggi Primary School provides a 9 week Step into Prep program which is designed to make sure your child is fully supported in their transition between kinder and primary school. We aim to have your child feeling safe and secure in the school environment before they begin school. The additional 'school readiness' skills taught in 'Step into Prep', will ensure students are off to a flying start at school!

WHO CAN COME? Any students who will be attending Prep at Wonthaggi Primary School in 2020 may attend the program. Families are asked to select a session that has the least impact on theirchild’s current Early Childhood program.

WHAT WILL IT COST? There is NO COST for students to attend the program. We do ask that children bring their own water bottle, piece of fruit/veg and a small, healthy snack.

Students will also require a waterproof smock and a school bag (available from the school).

School tours welcome It’s as simple as:

Act responsibly Be respectful Care for others

Informal School Tour on Wednesday, 21st August at 9.30-10.30am

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At St Laurence’s our focus is on strong academic outcomes in a safe and inclusive environment.

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Inspiring the creators of tomorrow NEWHAVEN College continues to em- that will be introduced in Year 7 in 2020.

3D printers brace the latest technology from Prep to Three new 3D printers have been added to NeYear 12 to elevate engagement and enwhaven’s collection in the Maker Space which is hance students’ learning experiences.

Technology does not replace teachers, but its part of the new Specialist Wing that was opened capacity to help teachers do what they do best: in 2018.

The 3D printers have been used successinspire students, is without doubt. fully by senior systems engineering students, Sensory engagement and secondary science and IT students to create Early this year all Junior School classes re- working models and additions to their current ceived five new touch screen PCs, to add to their assignments. new banks of iPads.

Year 7 students have had their first introducTo complete the technology upgrade in Junior tion to the printers, making name tags and cookie School, students were excited to return from the cutters with a view to testing the cutters in food school holidays to find brand new 75 inch Pro- studies classes in the future. methean boards installed in each classroom from Older students have also been experimenting Prep to Year 4. with the printers and have produced chess sets Staff worked in setting up their boards over which will have magnetic attachments fitted to the holidays and will receive specialised training the bases to enable them to be used in the covered in how to best incorporate these boards into their outdoor seating area, Boys Home Road Bouleteaching programs. vard, which was opened earlier this year.

“Our new Promethean boards can provide The new printers will also allow staff to understudents with an enriched learning experience go additional training to learn more about creating by projecting visual elements,” head of junior 3D products using the printer software as well as school’s Ralph Arceo said.

Google Sketchup Pro which is now in use at the “The touch screen boards engage the children college.

MODERN TAKE: Newhaven College has installed 10 interactive Promethean boards so and allow them to interact with the learning maThe Trade Skills Centre students can interact with learning material, as demonstrated by students Jett Fawaz and terial. They also allow students to work in small The CNC (Computer Numerical Control) Sienna Ellery, with Prep A teacher Linda Austin. groups and teach each other, which also increases router installed in the College’s Trades Skills their understanding and confidence.

“For teachers, it makes differentiated learning Centre this year is a great new technological easier, as teachers are able to accommodate differ- development.

The CNC router is a computer-controlled cutting ent learning styles and keep students motivated. machine used for cutting various hard materials, “The boards also provide immediate feedback, so both students and teachers can easily assess such as wood, composites, aluminium, steel, plastics, glass, dress material and foams. student progress.”

The CNC machine can perform the tasks of New coding programs many carpentry shop machines such as the panSpheros are being used in the Junior and Mid- el saw, the spindle moulder, and the boring dle schools to introduce students to the basics of machine. coding.

Instead of routing or cutting by hand, tool paths A Sphero is a fun spherical programmable de- are controlled via computer numerical control. vice that helps to nurture students’ creativity and Newhaven College currently has a limited ingenuity. number of vacancies in years 1-3 in 2020 as well Sphero activities are STEAM-centric and de- as at selected other year levels. For enrolment ensigned to inspire creativity. quiries or to arrange a tour, please contact Belinda Using spheros, students can navigate a maze, Manning on 5956 7505 or discover more at www. program a painting, mimic the solar system, de- newhavencol.vic.edu.au sign a boat or have a dance party; the only limitation is the students’ imaginations.

By introducing coding at a young age, Newhaven students will be equipped with the skills RIGHT: Isabella Santorini and Mackenzie required to pursue more advanced technology in Cameron are programming Spheros as an inthe secondary years.

All this is a prelude to the new coding program troduction to coding at Newhaven College.

Design Your Future Information Evenings Year 10, 2020 - 6 August, 7pm Year 9, 2020 - 11 September, 7pm

Contact Belinda Manning belinda.manning@newhavencol.vic.edu.au 1770 Phillip Island Rd, Phillip Island, 3923 Tel. 5956 7505

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Public invited to join the fun The school is building on its successful writTHE team at Wonthaggi North Primary School is taking learning to the er’s workshop and has begun working on establishing a reader’s workshop. community.

The workshop approach means a student’s

PROUD TEAM: The captains at St Joseph’s Primary School at Korumburra are Jack, Mackenna, Cecily and Finn.

Loving their school WHAT is the favourite aspect of St Jo- ready for learning.”

Another school captain Cecily said, “Our seph’s Primary School at Korumburra teachers are always coming up with creative ideas for students, staff and parents? to make our learning interactive.”

That was the question principal Michelle Charlton asked of the school community and here are their answers: Amelia, Grade 3: “I love doing maths because I am good at it and Mrs Vick makes maths enjoyable because she gives me work that challenges me.”

Aslyn, Grade 4: “That lots of people are nice and caring. All the students know each other and want to help each other. We challenge each other every day to help someone in need.”

Billy, Grade 5: “I really like that we have good teachers. All our teachers are caring, helpful and they push me to always do my best.”

Heidi, Grade 5: “In our learning we take our time and our teachers make sure we nail it before they move us on.”

Nathan, Grade 2: “We have really nice teachers and I have made lots of friends. My teachers always help me with my work when I am stuck.”

Colbie, Grade 1: “I like playing with my friends and I like wearing my school uniform because green is one of my favourite colours.”

Micah, Grade 1: “It’s fun because we get to learn maths. Mrs Livesey makes maths fun because we learn in lots of different ways and she even lets me on the iPad.” School captain Jack said, “Our new classrooms because it is a new and modern environment, and it is colourful which puts you in a good mindset

Explore sessions for children aged from babies to four year olds and their parents are held every second Friday.

Participants can learn through exploration with Stephanie Shawcross and supported by Liz Chandler.

Each session has a theme, with upcoming sessions including exploring through texture, transport, Book Week and slippery slimy fun.

The sessions are free and open to any family interested in attending. For more information, contact the school.

Horticulturalist John Carlson has started work on landscaping the garden at the school.

Working with ideas generated by the school community at the end of last year, he will work on a plan based around large boulders around the school.

Paths and gardens will be added over time.

A vegetable garden has been requested by students and will be set up this term.

individual needs are met regardless of their year level, a love or reading and writing is built on, and the skills required for literacy are targeted.

In term four, the final stage of the school’s transition programs start.

Year 6 students are well supported by Wonthaggi Secondary College and pre-Prep students will visit Wonthaggi North Primary School each Friday morning in term four.

These sessions are coordinated by Linda Pellizzer and help with building relationships between students, staff and families.

“We are fortunate to have outstanding early childhood educators at our feeder kindergartens, Bass Coast Children’s Centre, Nurture One and The North Road Kindergarten,” principal Andrew Strickland said.

“They do a wonderful job in preparing the students for school and we want to support that as best as possible without interrupting their program.”

School captain Mackenna said. “Our new facilities. They are modern and the equipment is new and up to date which helps with our learning opportunities.”

School captain Finn said, “We have a wide range of education opportunities which means we get to learn more including our Catholic education, such as how we can help others through the work of missions.”

Staff were also full of praise for the school community.

Nat said, “I love the sense of community that we have with both staff and parents working together to get the best outcomes for students. I also love the commitment of all staff to the growth of every child in the school.”

Nicole said, “I love how friendly and inclusive everybody is. The children really enjoy morning prayer as they are given the opportunity to share a special prayer for their loved ones.”

Tanya said, “It has a great school community which gives us a nurturing family like atmosphere.”

Parent Sarah said she chose St Joseph’s for the school values and the increased opportunities her children have received being in a smaller school.

Parent Sinead said, “The beautiful community where everyone knows each other and their families. The inclusive learning environment where all MAKING MEMORIES: Tristan Stockdale, Willow Blackman and Elliette McGuirk apof my three children have thrived getting educated preciate the supportive culture at Wonthaggi North Primary School. at their point of need.”

2020 ENROLMENTS NOW OPEN Please contact the office for information or to book a tour.

Together we nurture learners who question, seek solutions and take action in our world.

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At Wonthaggi North Primary School we work together; students, teachers and carers to develop well rounded individuals.

We achieve this through: ?

Curriculum: Core teaching and learning including specialists in Science, Music and Physical Education ? Student Welfare: Providing a safe and happy school environment ? Student Participation & Leadership: Allowing children to develop a sense of community responsibility and take on leadership roles ? Co Curricula Programs: These are the activities that are fun, making memories and make school special WON4150012

School visits welcome. Please contact Principal Andrew Strickland to arrange an appointment on 56724697 OR wonthaggi.north.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au

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Excitement builds at Wonthaggi

SOCIAL OCCASION: Celebrating Wonthaggi Secondary College’s Year 12 formal were (L-R) Chloe Dieck-Bayliss, Jasmin Rooks, Liana Finnegan, Chloe Papillon, Casey Teitz, Lily Robinson and Siobhan Griffin.

ENVIRONMENTAL FOCUS: Ostin Pedley and Tyler Laing create seed bombs at Tarwin Lower Primary School.

Small school offers options

THERE are many wonderful events hap- two schools and it has become a highlight of the LIFE is exciting for the students at Tar- and being safe in the car park at school. pening at Wonthaggi Secondary College school year.

This was an import lead up event to the In 2020, Wonthaggi students will return to win Lower Primary School.

Grade 3-6 camp this week, when children visit in 2019.

Children have opportunities to learn and grow Hakui, continuing the proud relationship.

Recently the annual Year 12 Formal took place at Silverwater Resort at San Remo.

Students looked amazing and made the most of having a rare night free from homework in their important last year of secondary education.

Planning for a record enrolment in 2020 has begun already but there are many important events and opportunities to deliver yet this year.

The Year 9 Camps program, course counselling, exams, reports, parent-teacher interviews, sport, careers days and so much more.

It is an exciting time for this proud school.

in a safe and supportive environment.

The smaller class sizes enable students to be individuals and learn about topics of interest, with a strong focus on the local environment and sustainability.

Students enjoy learning about nature, gardening and cooking from the school kitchen garden, as well as participating in weekly performing arts and sports lessons.

Students recently took part in a Street Scene incursion about road safety presented by RACV around the safe use of public transport, bus safety

College nurtures every learner FOSTER Secondary College is creating opportunities for students wishing to purse trades, TAFE courses or full-time employment once they finish their secondary schooling.

Staff have been creating a viable and engaging Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) curriculum for Year 10s in 2020.

This program will run in conjunction with the already guaranteed curriculum offered from years 7 to 12.

The Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) has been steadily moving towards more academic pathways that include university courses.

“We saw it as imperative that we offer something different with equal value,” principal Matt McPhee said.

VCAL leader Wendy Vitols said the VCAL team has introduced Senior VCAL, consolidated the Intermediate VCAL and put plans in place for Foundation VCAL at a Year 10 level.

“We have provided scope for, and have wel-

comed, student voice, and fostered a culture of pride,” she said.

Mr McPhee said teachers are dedicated to providing students with the tools they need to succeed in the real world.

For a student who does not have goals of achieving university qualifications, VCAL and Vocational Education and Training (VET) are the most sensible options.

Students who choose VCAL/VET complete one day per week in their chosen field, such as plumbing, cabinet-making, hairdressing, carpentry, electrical and food technology, with options to learn at TAFE in Leongatha, or at Foster or Korumburra secondary colleges.

All VCAL students must complete maths and English subjects as well.

“The success we have had as a school this year with our VCAL program is not only an excellent indication of the program’s viability; it is also an excellent example of what students can achieve when given the platform to do so,” Mr McPhee said.

ACHIEVING SUCCESS IN A CARING AND CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT Wonthaggi Secondary College seeks to create a challenging learning environment that encourages high expectations for success through instruction that caters for individual differences and learning styles.

Creativity and care are pillars of our learning environment.

Enquiries are welcome at our General Offices

Mc Bride Senior Campus (Years 10-12)

Dudley Junior Campus

Melbourne.

During the urban camp, students will use public transport to get around the city and visit Parliament, museums, the MCG and National Sports Museum, Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, and participate in cultural tours and activities.

During recent sustainability lessons, students made seed spheres or seed bombs that will be planted into the garden to produce plants.

Senior students have also continued to work on the new herb garden and look forward to using the herbs inside in the school kitchen.

Corner Inlet Learning Alliance Corner Inlet Learning Alliance comprises a dedicated group of 6 schools, Fish Creek and District Primary, Foster Primary, Tarwin Lower Primary, Tarwin Valley Primary, Toora Primary and Welshpool and District Primary.

These schools work together closely to ensure the best outcomes for our students, staff and communities. Our dedicated team of Principals and Teachers ensures that our students’ education is current, based on evidence and develops independent learners, equipped with the necessary tools to lead successful lives, now and into the future.

Please check out our school websites or call in for a visit!

Fish Creek Primary School

Tarwin Lower Primary

Tarwin Lower Primary School

“Educating the whole child”

Tarwin Lower Primary School is built on the values of kindness, co-operation, resilience and respect. Students are the centre of the school. Teachers know all the students as individuals. There is a strong emphasis on individualised instruction.

School tours welcome.

Please contact the school principal, Jenni Cox. School Road, Tarwin Lower, 3956 Phone: 5663 5263 Email: tarwin.lower.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au www.tarwinlowerps.vic.gov.au

Small School, Big Opportunities.

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Mc Bride Ave, Wonthaggi South Dudley Rd, Wonthaggi Ph 5671 3700 www.wonthaggisc.vic.edu.au Ph 5672 0900

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The construction of the new senior campus the McKenzie Street campus - is progressing well and the college community cannot wait to share this amazing facility with the community.

While staff put in an amazing amount of time in supporting the work at the new campus, they also continue to provide an extensive program of extra-curricular opportunities for students.

Currently the college has 19 students and two staff visiting from its Japanese sister school, Hakui High School.

This is the thirteenth exchange between the

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Dental Health Week

See dental care as an investment LIFE has a way of always giving us some- your brushing technique and the toothbrush you thing to do, but it’s not worth skimping choose can each influence the effectiveness of your brushing. on caring for one’s teeth.

To gain the maximum benefit from brushing, Dental Health Week from August 5 to 11 is the perfect occasion to find out more about why spending time on looking after your teeth is vital.

In fact, it’s a no brainer.

An investment in quality, health teeth will enable you to eat and function in comfort, day and night.

Be sure to eat healthily and minimise consumption of sugary foods and drinks that can lead to holes in your teeth.

Have regular checkups with your dentist so they can detect problems early and address any issues before they become major and costly issues.

Above, all spend time brushing and flossing correctly.

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t give much thought to how you brush your teeth, beyond squirting on some toothpaste and scrubbing back and forth.

But as your dentist will tell you, how you brush your teeth can matter a great deal.

How often you brush, how long you brush for,

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you should brush for two minutes morning and night, using a soft-bristled toothbrush with a small head and a flexible neck.

Clean your teeth systematically, starting at the back of your mouth with the toothbrush bristle at the gum line on a 45° angle, brushing gently in a circular motion.

If you scrub too hard from side to side, you can run the risk of causing your gums to recede, as well as damaging the white tooth enamel.

If the bristles are wearing out on your toothbrush well before the three-month mark, you’re pressing too hard and your dentist can provide you with tips on how to avoid this.

It’s also a good idea to replace your toothbrush when the bristles start to spread beyond the width of the base of the brush, after you have been sick, or every three months, whichever comes first.

You should take care to brush carefully along the inner, outer and chewing surfaces, making sure you tip the toothbrush so you can reach the inner front areas of the teeth, which are often missed.

And yes, while it may seem strange at first to brush your tongue, doing so can reduce bacteria in your mouth, in turn helping with bad breath, officially known as halitosis or oral malodour.

You should use the toothbrush bristles to gently scrape in a forward motion.

When you have finished brushing, spit out the excess toothpaste and do not rinse with water.

Leaving the toothpaste residue on your teeth is a great way to give your teeth extra ongoing protection.

If limited dexterity is an issue, you might consider using a powered or three-sided toothbrush.

MAINTENANCE FOCUS: Dr Dianne Jung at Inverloch Family Dental is offering a two for one offer on comprehensive examinations during August.

An exam you need to take At $295, the single examination is a worthTHE saying “prevention is better than cure” could not be more true than when while investment.

Dr Jung will spend one hour undertaking a it comes to dentistry. thorough review of a patient’s oral health.

A regular checkup at Inverloch Family Dental can detect problems early to enable successful treatment or better yet, give patients a clean bill of health.

To mark Dental Health Week, the clinic is offering a special offer on comprehensive examinations.

“If a patient comes in for a comprehensive examination, the other family member can have the same exam for free during August,” the clinic’s Dr Dianne Jung said.

The examination includes testing of one’s teeth and gums, plus an x-ray and photos.

As a result, she can recommend any further treatment needed to ensure a patient’s teeth remain at their best.

Inverloch Family Dental provides a broad range of dental services from general checkups and preventative care through to orthodontics, crowns and bridges, CAD CAM computer designed restorations of teeth, dentures, cosmetic procedures, children’s dentistry and root canals.

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MIRBOO NORTH 3645 Grand Ridge Rd Elders Real Estate Leongatha 5662 3523

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The gently undulating land is approximately many of the ‘Escape to the Country’ 13 acres in two separate titles. boxes that you are looking for.

Surrounding the house are approximately three The home draws you in straight away with its country rustic look and feel, and is constructed of rough sawn timber and mud brick, with a post and beam type construction plus cathedral ceilings.

This charming home is private and well sheltered as it is positioned amongst a blend of native and deciduous trees and surrounded by a captivating cottage garden.

This brings about an abundant of birdlife which is an absolute joy to watch.

All of this is accessed by a bitumen road and its location is only five minutes from the ever so popular township of Mirboo North.

A circular driveway leads up to this well maintained three bedroom homestead.

Internal features of the home include a generous open plan living area that comprises lounge, dining room, sitting area and kitchen.

The beautiful timber kitchen has loads of benchtop and cupboard space, with gas cook top and dishwasher.

The floorplan is flexible with a choice of two lounge/sitting areas and a dining area that all look out on to the picturesque garden, plus have access to the outdoor living area.

A wood heater in the living area makes the home warm and toasty, plus a large split-system provides an instant heating/cooling option.

The three bedrooms are generous in size, all

acres well fenced into eight paddocks, which make it ideal for dogs, horses or other agricultural interests.

The additional 10 acres (approximately) is covered in bushland - a haven for wildlife - and would provide lots of fun exploring by foot, horse or motorbike.

There is a carport under the house roofline, plus a large machinery shed with concrete floor and power, and a lock-up garage divided into a few different sections that is ideal for a workshop or storage.

One section is ideal as additional accommodation, a B&B, a teenager’s retreat or a studio.

There is also a wood shed plus plenty of tank water and a shared dam for livestock.

This property is in the best location.

Mirboo North is a lovely town which holds an annual Italian festival plus plenty of other community events, including the monthly Mirboo North Market in the beautiful Baromi Park.

This traditional country town is surrounded by some of the most scenic views in the area.

And you are so close to many major towns, including 20 minutes to Leongatha and 100km to Pakenham.

If you would like to inspect this property or have any questions, please contact Jean O’Loughlin on 0428 571 083.

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Start out or expand in the Dumbalk Valley DUMBALK H ERE’S a chance to enter farming or grow your livestock operation.

This top quality 109.59 acre grazing property consists of creek flats to gently undulating land.

With red and grey soil, town water to troughs, sealed road frontage to Dollar and Farmers roads, and on the edge of the Dumbalk township, this property ticks many boxes.

Dumbalk is in a renowned farming district and this property presents as an ideal investment opportunity.

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Housing finance drops THE number of loans for housing, 2012,” Real Estate Institute of Australia’s the total owner-occupied housing finance commitments, increased in May to 18.8 per excluding refinancing, continues to Adrian Kelly said.

“The value of investment housing comcent from 18.2 per cent in April.” decline at a slower rate.

That’s according to the latest 2019 Lending to Households and Business figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

“Overall the figures show the number of owner-occupied finance commitments, excluding refinancing, decreased by 0.5 per cent –the twenty-first consecutive month of decreases and the lowest since August

mitments, excluding refinancing, decreased by 1.5 per cent in May. “This is down 27.8 per cent from a year ago and is at its lowest level since March 2009.

“The number of loans to first home buyers increased by 0.8 per cent and is the highest since November 2018, whilst the proportion of first home buyers, as part of

While the total number of finance commitments for May show a continuing, but modest, decline, the REIA believes the federal election played a role, especially given uncertainty about the outcome and concern about changes to property taxation and its impact should there have been a change in DONE DEAL: The Real Estate Institute of Australia expects lending rates for home loans will now rise. government.

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THE VIBE

Local art goes international Grace Griffith INSPIRATION can strike anywhere and Leongatha artist Kellie Smith carries her tools with her just in case.

Just recently, she painted a vibrant parrot in the confines of her car during a football match.

Following in the footsteps of her great grandfather, she has always had a creative flare, drawing breathtakingly realistic portraits before recently delving into watercolour.

In May last year, Kellie made the leap and began turning her passion into a career.

“I kept practising and people wanted to buy my art, so I wanted to make it more professional,” Kellie said.

She is now crafting delicate and mesmerising watercolour prints ranging from

Australia wildlife to safari animals.

Starting out with commission pieces, Kellie has built up her painting portfolio over Facebook and Instagram where she began selling her works.

Her remarkable pieces have recently captured the attention of an overseas market.

“I’ve just sold one to America: it’s the first one to go overseas, with another to go to America,” she said.

When asked where her enthusiasm for the medium first began, Kellie said it was her mother, Leonie, who organised for her to have art lessons with a friend of her grandfather’s, Peg Elliot.

“Peg was already a member of the Leongatha Painters Group, so when I finished school I started going with her and have kept going with her every week for the past six years,” Kellie said.

“Peg’s like a best friend and grandmother to me and I love going. The ladies in the art group all call me their

granddaughter.

“I’m probably the youngest by 50 years, but I love it!”

It was during a Tuesday painters group that Kellie discovered her love of watercolours, a medium that can be difficult for many to master.

“I find it relatively easy, I just took to it,” Kellie said.

Kellie now looks forward to exhibiting a few of her art works for sale in the Leongatha Rotary Art and Photography Show starting August 30.

If you aren’t familiar with this talented, young woman and her brilliant works, head to her Facebook page, Kellie Smith Freelance Artist to keep up to date with her art.

FOREIGN SUCCESS: Leongatha’s Kellie Smith has sold her first watercolour artwork to an overseas shopper.

Folk duo keep tradition alive RETELLING the stories of Anglo-Celtic people of old is a mission of Simplefolk musical duo, Doug Kelly and Mandy Breeze.

“We are keeping alive the loves and losses and terror and triumphs of the common man, the simple folk,” Doug said.

The Leongatha couple’s music tracks these early folk through wild frontiers of America, the heat and dust of Australia and wherever else time and tide took them.

To recreate the sounds as authentically as possible, Simplefolk use a variety of traditional instruments, some ancient like their stories, in conjunction with a few modern folk instruments such as the Irish bouzouki, a long-necked plucked lute.

With their unique tunes, Doug’s compelDoug Kelly and Mandy Breeze are inviting South ling instrumental music and Mandy’s soaring, Gippslanders to enjoy their folk music for free ev- soulful voice, it’s a well balanced blend that has been captivating audiences nationally for ery third Wednesday of the month in Leongatha.

years.

Prior to coming together, however, Doug started his music journey in the rock circuit before gravitating towards the folk scene, forming the band Tansey’s Fancy and playing with Australian band Sirocco.

Mandy, on the other hand, had been singing from an early age but didn’t stumble across the traditional folk scene until she was 23 and living in Perth.

“I was transfixed: I had found my spiritual home,” she said.

The duo’s venture to keep the tradition alive started over 16 years ago when they met in Tasmania.

“A mutual friend got us into a band together and we fell in love,” Doug said.

Through their shared passion and similar repertoire of music, the self taught musicians began performing their music to medieval festival crowds across Australia.

They had the “marriage and the music”, but

it wasn’t until 12 months ago that they finally found their home in South Gippsland.

Now the couple are focused on keeping alive the folk tales for a local audience, one Doug said was heavily descendent from Anglo-Celtic origin.

“We’re not doing it to make money anymore; we just feel we have a role to play,” he said.

“There is a danger these songs could be lost.”

To invite locals to experience their music, they are offering a free entry event every third Wednesday of the month.

Held downstairs at Serafinos Pizzeria in Leongatha, the night kicks off at 6.30pm and runs until 8.30pm.

“We want to encourage people to come along, and if they want, they are welcome to make a donation to help with our expenses,” Doug said.

“Come along, dress warmly, and enjoy handcrafted music played on traditional instruments.”

Kayla’s noteworthy success IN spite of a challenging audition process and thousands of applicants, it was Korumburra’s Kayla Thomas that was announced as one of 25 principal vocalists for this year’s Victorian State Schools Spectacular.

It’s the second year running the Korumburra Secondary College student has landed a role in the prestigious production.

This year’s Spectacular, Made of Stars, will showcase a galaxy of out-of-this-world performances by daredevil BMX riders and skaters, acrobats, circus artists, musicians, haka and hip-hop dancers.

Three thousand young performers from more than 200 government schools across Victoria will come together for two shows on Saturday, September 17, at Melbourne Arena to an audience of around 12,000 people.

Not only will the carefully selected students be in the spotlight on the stage, but the three hour event will also be filmed by Channel 7 for broadcast at a later date.

It’s a major commitment for rural student Kalya Thomas who has been travelling to Melbourne weekly for rehearsals, but it’s one she is thrilled to make.

“I like to keep busy performing – I always feel like I improve through each performance, and I have gained so much experience both as an individual and as a performer,” Ms Thomas said.

“I really enjoyed last year: it’s such a great atmosphere that encourages growth and creativity.

“My family and friends have been my biggest support and many of them are coming to watch me perform at Melbourne Arena again this year.”

Not only has Kayla devoted herself to rehearsing for the Spectacular, but she is also busy preparing for her lead role in Korumburra Secondary College’s production.

The Year 11 student is getting a headstart now for her exams in November to compensate for time away during the two productions.

“My teachers are aware of my commitment and have been really supportive,” she said.

“From a young age, I’ve had a really big interest in the arts.

“I’ve always enjoyed singing and also have a passion for songwriting. It’s something I would like to pursue as a career and consider studying at university.”

Victorian Minister for Education, James Merlino, said creativity is an incredibly important aspect of any child’s education.

“I’m proud that the Spectacular helps students to gain valuable, hands-on experience in the creative arts,” he said.

“To all of the Victorian students in rehearsals for the Spectacular: best of luck.

“I hope you make your school community proud and enjoy the journey along the way.”

Tickets are available now for this year’s Spec- LEAD VOCALIST: It’s a commendable achievement for Korumburra’s Kayla Thomas as tacular online via ticket.com.au she heads into her second year performing at the Victorian State Schools Spectacular.

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Serial killer murdered four Death on the gallows despite doctors labelling him insane

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NE of the most sensational police cases in the district’s history was the arrest, trial and eventual hanging of a Leongatha man for the murder of four girls.

Arnold Karl Sodeman confessed to the murders, the last and youngest being June Rushmer, aged six.

A plea of insanity and appeals to the High Court and Privy Council failed to save Mr Sodeman who was hanged at Pentridge Jail on June 1, 1936.

In a book about the case, written more than 25 years afterwards, authors Bourke and Sonenberg describe the case as “one of the most remarkable in the criminal annals of this century”.

That Mr Sodeman was insane at the time of the killings they have no doubt.

That he paid with his life, they believe was unjust.

Had the crimes been committed in different times and tried before more sympathetic juries, the outcome could well have been different for the murderer.

The book, Insanity and Injustice, indicates that Mr Sodeman’s father and grandfather both died in asylums for the insane.

Arnold Sodeman drank a great deal and the four murders were committed while under the influence, prompting, the book suggests, some obsession relating back to Mr Sodeman’s unfor-

tunate childhood, rather than a motive of sexual gratification.

A post-mortem after the hanging showed Mr Sodeman amongst other things suffered inflammation of the membranes of the brain.

The pathologist’s report read: “Enlarged liver, spleen atrophic, kidneys congested, brain congested showing an early lepto-meningitis with excess cerebrospinal fluid.

Insanity and Injustice points out that in the 1930s, there was little public outrage over capital punishment.

The Star itself can plead guilty to portraying a one-sided view of the heinous crime of the murder of an innocent little girl.

While members of the medical and legal professions fought to save Mr Sodeman on the grounds of his insanity, this was not backed by a campaign in the press.

The case is sensational for many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that two other men were charged - and eventually acquitted - with the murders of two of the girls and Arnold Sodeman actually gave evidence at one of the hearings, knowing both the accused and the victim.

The father of another victim faced allegations that he had killed his daughter.

Arnold Karl Sodeman was born on September 12, 1900.

His father died aged 29 of general paralysis of the insane while a patient at Mont Park Hospital.

In a preface to their book, Bourke and Sonenberg declare: “From whatever angle it may be viewed - legally, medically or from the layman’s point of view the case presents startling drama and raises challenging problems, including the spectacle of honest witnesses mistakenly testifying as to identity of an accused man so as to bring the object of their allegation within the shadow of the gallows.

First murder in Melbourne The first murder in the saga occurred in Melbourne on the afternoon of November 8, 1930.

The body of Mena Griffiths, 12, of South Yarra, was found in an empty house in Ormond.

Robert James McMahon, who had been released from Pentridge three weeks before, was charged with her murder.

He was committed for trial but shortly before the trial began, the senior crown prosecutor recommended to the Attorney-General, that the charge against McMahon be dropped.

He had spent 76 days in jail through mistaken identification but received no compensation.

Ormond murder On January 10, 1931, the body of Adeline HaArnold Sodeman who died on the gallows at zel Wilson, 16, was found among long grass on a Pentridge Prison after confessing to the mur- vacant block in Ormond.

Police suggested her father, Frederick Wilson, ders of four young women.

known to have a sharp temper, was to blame.

The coroner returned a finding of murder by a person unknown and the unfortunate Frederick Wilson then found himself facing a charge of perjury over a statement made in his evidence.

An experienced magistrate refused to commit Mr. Wilson for trial and discharged him.

June Rushmer was murdered in Leongatha in 1935.

Leongatha murder

Ethel Belshaw, 12, was murdered in Inverloch while attending a picnic.

Inverloch holiday killing As Insanity and Injustice relates, the third murder occurred on New Year’s Day, 1935 at a picnic at Inverloch in the midst of 8000 holiday-makers.

Ethel Belshaw, 12, was found dead in long grass by a large clump of tea-trees on the beachside of the Inverloch-Leongatha Road.

She had gone to a shop to buy an ice-cream with her friend Margaret Knights whose 18 year-old brother, Gordon, was then charged with murder.

Even the dead girl’s father, who had a very high opinion of the character of Gordon Knights, refused to believe that he could be the murderer.

Mr Sodeman was a witness at coronial hearing.

Gordon Knights of Tarwin Lower was a Scout, described as quiet, responsible and of excellent behavior.

The coroner again a finding of murder by a person unknown and the charge against Mr Knights was withdrawn.

Eleven months later, on December 1, 1935 the body of June Rushmer was discovered under a bush at the side of McPhersons Road, Leongatha.

Eight senior detectives were rushed to the town to investigate.

A remark by a colleague at the Dumbalk North camping site where Mr Sodeman was working, as a shire employee, drew a sharp reaction from Mr Sodeman.

This was reported to the police and when four days after the murder they brought him to the Leongatha Courthouse for questioning, 50 people, including 12 local and daily newspaper reporters, were waiting.

Less than four hours later, the detective inspector in charge of the investigation, announced that Mr Sodeman had confessed to the four murders.

The final chapter of Insanity and Injustice poses these three questions: 1. Is it proper to execute a man who is mentally ill, especially if the illness is caused by a physical disease of the brain?

2. Was it just bad luck that this was not diagnosed before death, or did the medical and legal practices of the time hinder the uncovering of the truth?

3. If procedure did stand in the way of administration of justice, can the medical and legal professions be a little wiser after the event in the hope that in the future the truth may be disclosed a little more clearly?

Woorayl Shire paved the way R OADS, roads, roads.

They were a constant source of debate and frustration for Woorayl Shire Council during its first 100 years.

The first motion discussed at the council’s inaugural meeting on August 29, 1888, related to roads.

The lack of government funding and resulting decline in road standards is still a frequently discussed topic.

Despite the constancy of roads and how to best maintain and develop them, the new shire operates differently these days.

In the beginning, meetings were timed to coincide with a full moon, lighting the way home for those who came on horseback and horse-drawn wagon.

Others in outlying areas devoted three days to the attendance - taking a day to come in to town, a day for the meeting and a day to get home.

Deputations to Melbourne could take anything up to a week.

The first shire secretary was hired at a wage of 75 pounds a year, while the road overseer, who had to supply his own assistants and instruments, earned 175 pounds annually.

Woorayl’s first attempts at getting industry going in the shire came with the setting aside of money to dig for coal at Mirboo North.

The attraction of industry is still a major thrust of all council’s philosophy.

Government grants

By the start of the 1900s, the government was paying grants to shires and half of Woorayl council’s income in 1900 came from such sources.

By 1910, the shire boasted an income of 10,000 pounds.

The provision of footpaths, sanitary services, sheep-dipping and health services were all early activities.

Since those days, shire services to the community have become increasingly varied.

Long service One of the shire’s longest-serving employees was Tom Canty, a bridge carpenter, who was responsible for the construction of most of the wooden bridges in the shire.

With gangs of men, he’d often have to camp out until the job was finished. This meant leaving his wife and four children on their own in Leongatha.

By the time he turned 70, there was talk of him retiring, but he loved his work and was so skilled at it that he stayed on for another five years.

When he finally did retire, his colleagues presented him with a clock.

Mr Canty died in 1977.

Mr Canty’s years of service to the shire were outstripped by one Robert Edward Mclndoe who was a shire councillor for a record 47 years, and its president five times.

Cr Mclndoe was elected in 1925, ending his LEADING THE WAY: The Woorayl Shire Council members stand on the steps of the Meyears as a councillor in 1973. morial Hall in 1937.

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Shire’s future is bright, seniors told NEW council leader Julie Eisenbise Cook and continuing on committee were Topsy ereton, and Elsie and John Evison, joined by new entertainment session at 1pm every Friday at the Dakers Centre at 23 Smith Street. Everyone inspired Leongatha’s seniors with her Winkler, Dawn Rasmussen, Mavis Harrison, Vera committee member Barbara Hoy. Derrick, Phil Benson, Harold Verdon, Helen BrLeongatha Seniors have an excellent weekly welcome. plans to rebuild the reputation of South Gippsland Shire Council.

She addressed the annual general meeting of Leongatha Senior Citizens Club recently and responded to questions about how she and the other administrators would endeavour to improve the shire.

Approximately 50 club members attended the meeting to hear retiring president Eileen Elliott thank secretary Ian Rasmussen for his superb organisation in handling Dakers Centre bookings and maintenance, producing the club’s monthly newsletter and other duties.

Treasurer Kay Cook was thanked for monthly and annual reports, and entertainment organiser Mavis Harrison was praised for arranging her program.

Mrs Elliott also thanked Dawn Rasmussen as kitchen manager and kitchen helpers; and Coral Gray for her management of the stall, assisted by Barbara Hoy; Helga Hannon for organising doorkeepers; and John Evison for setting up chairs and ALL IS WELL: South Gippsland Shire Council administrator Julie Eisenbise (right) reassured members of Leongatha Senior Citizens tables; and all committee members.

The new committee elected is president Coral Club she was optimistic about the region’s future. Club members are, back (L-R) Harold Verdon, Phil Benson, Kay Cook, Mavis Harrison, Gray, secretary Ian Rasmussen, treasurer Kay Elsie Evison, Topsy Winkler, Dawn Rasmussen and Barbara Hoy. Front, Ian Rasmussen, Eileen Elliott and Coral Gray.

LJ Hooker honours Inverloch agency LJ HOOKER Inverloch has capped off a distinguished year by being awarded the real estate network’s Excellence in Community Relationships award at the group’s annual Victoria and Tasmania (VIC/TAS) gala, held at The Langham in Melbourne.

The award recognises the agency that has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to providing wider community initiatives and support.

In addition, the agency was also presented the states’ Excellence in Marketing award, which recognises the LJ Hooker residential agency that achieved outstanding results in marketing over the last 12 months.

LJ Hooker network chief Graeme Hyde congratulated the Inverloch team, led by director AlSTATE HONOUR: LJ Hooker Inverloch, Phillip Island and Grantville director Allan Mann lan Mann, on their achievements.

“The LJ Hooker Inverloch team’s commitment accepts the state awards for the Inverloch office with office manager Karla Poustie from to community initiatives ives is a shining example of network chief Graeme Hyde.

Eisteddfod attracts hundreds of dancers

IN COSTUME: Leongatha’s Harper Pocklington, 7, Arky Cameron, 7, and Daphne Van Hoorn, 5, gave solo performances during the South Gippsland Dance Eisteddfod on Friday.

MORE than 600 dancers in bright and brilliant costumes descended on Mesley Hall in Leongatha for this year’s South Gippsland Dance Eisteddfod.

Not only did the milestone event draw in big numbers, it saw participants travel from far and wide to attend the 10th Eisteddfod which ran from Thursday, August 1 to Sunday, August 4.

Mesley Hall foyer was a buzz of nerves and excitement over the four day event as boys and girls practised their choreography before being called to the stage.

This year saw more troupe performances, with dance categories including jazz, tap, classical ballet, hip hop and contemporary dance.

“We capped entries to four solo performances and one championship per individual this year to allow more dancers an opportunity to perform,” president Shelly Williams said.

Winners, results and more details to be announced in next week’s edition of The Star.

leadership and purpose,” he said.

“LJ Hooker has a long history of supporting its local communities and we take pride in the many ways we contribute and give back, so we salute LJ Hooker Inverloch for making a tangible difference in their community.

“Additionally, Excellence in Marketing is a highly coveted award that acknowledges the valuable role of marketing in selling and lead generation.

“LJ Hooker Inverloch is an accomplished agency within our group and the recognition is well deserved.”

Speaking on LJ Hooker Inverloch’s wins, Mr Mann paid credit to his team members.

“After all the hard work, it’s great to see the company recognised for its efforts at a state level,” he said.

To experience award-winning service, contact the team at LJ Hooker Inverloch on 5674 288 or at inverloch.ljhooker.com.au.

Axel Shirt from Pakenham with Leongatha’s Ava Privitera, performing with Lisa Pellin Dancers. Ava, the ‘Little Miss Milkmaid’, performed in her first ever competition on Friday.

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The following morning, the farmers enjoyed a limo ride around Melbourne and visiting the MGC to watch the AFL match between Richmond and GWS in a corporate box.

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Most of the usual buyers were present and operating in a generally firm market.

Quality prime cattle were limited, with cows representing more than half of the sale.

The limited selection of trade cattle sold firm.

Grown steers and bullocks improved slightly. A handful of heavy heifers sold firm. Heavy Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers improved from 5c to 10c/kg.

Heavy weight cows were cheaper on some sales, while lighter lots were dearer in places as the cows averaged firm overall. Heavy bulls eased 35c/kg.

Vealers sold to a top of 330c/kg. A handful of yearling trade steers sold from 310c to 320c, while yearling heifers to the trade made from 289c to 333c/kg.

Grown steers sold from 320c to 357c, while bullocks made from 315c to 361c/kg. Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 275c to 310c, with the crossbred portion making from 273c to 343c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows made from 190c to 260c, with the heavy weight cows selling from 224c to 288c/kg.

Better shaped heavy bulls made from 258c to 296c, with the dairy lots selling from 240c to 257c/kg.

The next sale draw - August 7: 1. Alex Scott & Staff, 2. Elders, 3. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 4. SEJ, 5. Landmark.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, July 31 BULLOCKS 12 Rumridge Pty Ltd, Mt Eliza 12 Pettitt Pty Ltd, Koorooman 9 S. & B. McLaren, Woodleigh V 11 R. & C. McGill Trust, K’wak 18 O’Loughlin Bros, Meeniyan 4 B. Phillips, Grantville

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360.6 356.6 355.6 352.0 350.6 350.0

$2790.14 $2228.75 $2455.62 $2211.20 $2557.43 $2021.25

STEERS 2 B. Phillips, Grantville 2 G.A. Clarke, Inverloch 4 C.L. Cashin 2 R. & E. Slade 1 M. Peterson 4 Adval P/L, Anderson

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350.0 345.0 342.0 330.0 322.6 322.0

$1872.50 $1837.13 $1795.50 $1716.00 $1564.61 $1674.40

HEIFERS 2 T. & J. Waters, Dumbalk 1 J. & R. Piasente, Mount Eccles 9 R. & P. Davis, Leongatha Sth 1 G. & B. Pocklington, Dumbalk 1 G. Locke 1 R. & C. McGill Trust, K’wak

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FARMING CHAPTER: Trevor Nicholas of Outtrim chats with Dave Rickards of Mirboo North, who was selling his last pen at the VLE Leongatha Store sale.

CLEARING SALE A/C RW & JA NORRIS 570 GRAND RIDGE RD EAST MIRBOO NORTH FRIDAY AUGUST 16, 10.30AM

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Prices strong in reduced yarding

By South Gippsland Stock Agents Association AGENTS yarded 1250 cattle at last week’s Leongatha store sale with the overall quality of the yarding not quite as good as previous sales.

The best quality pens of grown steers and well bred weaners that came forward continued to receive premium prices from the regular feedlot buyers and South Gippsland bullock fatteners and graziers.

All other cattle sold to strong competition from local graziers, with many buyers willing to put a few in the paddock before the spring comes.

A feature line of 60 joined Angus PTIC heifers sold to very strong demand, making to a top of $1620 to average $1496, with most of them being purchased by buyers from far East Gippsland.

Thursday, August 1 Steers: P.R. & R.M. Fairy, 15 Ang, 20mths, 504kg, 333c, $1680. A.M. Irving, 4 Ang, 16mths, 391kg, 335c, $1310. Lowanna Properties, 12 BB,

14mths, 354kg, 353c, $1250. Murroka Pty Ltd, 65 Ang, 15mths, 330kg, 355c, $1174. T. & P. Hancock, 12 Ang, 12mths, 323kg, 383c, $1240; 12mths, 282kg, 358c, $1010. A. Orchard & E. Garth, 10 Ang, 10mths, 312kg, 368c, $1150. B. Hinson, 17 Ang, 12mths, 296kg, 361c, $1070.

Forrest Herbs, 13 Ang, 12mths, 274kg, 379c, $1040.

G. & B. Morrison, 14 Ang, 8mths, 240kg, 362c, $870. Harris & Read, 12 Hfd X, 14mths, 353kg, 271c, $960; 8 Hfd X, 14mths, 358kg, 262c, $940.

S. & E. Smith, 6 AA X, 14mths, 366kg, 300c, $1100. B. Hinson, 15 Char, 12mths, 291kg, 316c, $920. C. Jones, 7 Fries, 16mths, 460kg, 217c, $1000. S. & S. White, 12 Fries, 16mths, 368kg, 230c, $850. B. Turner, 4 Fries, 16mths, 386kg, 217c, $840.

Heifers: Wallenbeen, 5 Ang/Hfd X, 12mths, 371kg, 280c, $1040; 9 Ang/Hfd X, 12mths, 251kg, 298c, $750. B. Hinson, 15 Ang/Hfd X, 12mths, 280kg, 307c, $860; 6 Char, 12mths, 305kg, 308c, $940; 10 Char, 12mths, 359kg, 285c, $740.

Joined heifers: D. & P. Conn, 59 Ang, 479kg, 312c, $1496.

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Contact: Stuart Jenkin 0447 602 302

CLEARING SALE FRIDAY AUGUST 9, 2019 10.30AM UNDERCOVER A/C W. & J. KOHLMAN 60 DYALLS LANE, BERRYS CREEK Farming Equipment: Toyota SDK8 bobcat 5590hrs, Kawasaki 4WD UTV Mule (4WD not working) 1655hrs, Toro Z master commercial zero turn ride on mower, diesel generator 9KVA, motorized hyd. log splitter, 10x5 tandem trailer, 6x4 trailer needs work, Silvan 100L spray tank & pump, STHIL MS310 chainsaw, Honda fire fighting pump & hoses, Jianshe 2 wheel motor bike, aluminum mower loading ramps,6ft. grader blade, 3P.L. jib, backhoe attachment for bobcat in parts, 44 gallon drum with electric pump, qant. steel posts/fencing gear, rolls of ring lock/barb wire, corrigated iron, ass. fuel drums/jerry cans, numerous house hold furniture items, BBQ rotisserie, 15ft. Stejcraft fiberglass boat & motor 85HP, wooden bag trolley, firewood/garden trolley, above ground 12ft swimming pool, concrete cattle trough on legs, 12V electric fence unit, JF-SH 160 mulcher 3P.L. rolls of poly pipe, over head fuel tank, farm gates, pallet of old red bricks, 2 steel bird houses & sundry items.

Building Materials: DeWalt radial arm saw, Jointing machine (reconditioned motor), Bench grinder, Bench mounted belt sander, Steel saw horses, Ryobi drill press, Air compressor, Builders levels, Electrolux 3 way caravan fridge, Tile wet saw, Dry tile cutter, pallets of tiles/tile glue/paint/nails/screws, sky light, quant. Plumbing fittings, scaffold planks, ass. Lengths of timber, Jarrah floor boards, boxes floating floor, aluminum extension ladder, Ross 100amp welder, Makita portable table saw, qant. hand & power tools.

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Stevens Egan Johnston Pty Ltd, a Ruralco business, is currently looking for an office all-rounder to join the team in our Leongatha office on a full time basis. Holding an Agents Representative Licence and previous experience in real estate and livestock administration would be an advantage, but not essential.

The successful applicant will present well, exhibit strong attention to detail, showcase an ability to multi-task and possess great communication and customer service skills both on the phone, via email and in person. Proficiencies in word processing, data entry and general administration are a must.

Your role would include all that comes with supporting the daily operations of a busy livestock and real estate agency including, but not limited to, property management, trust accounting, real estate admin support, livestock sales processing and general office administration.

If you believe in creating positive first impressions for our customers and clients, then please forward your resume and covering letter to Andrea Funnell at SEJ by email – afunnell@sej.com.au with the subject line: Vacancy – Office Administrator.

Applications Close: 9th August 2019

Expression of Interest Board Director Gippsland PHN is part of a national network of 31 Primary Health Networks across Australia. PHNs across the country are funded to work towards the objec ve of mee ng the health needs of the most vulnerable people in the community or those at risk of the poorest health outcomes. Gippsland PHN works closely with the primary health system to iden fy opportuni es to improve health outcomes in Gippsland communi es, through be er coordina on and support of health services and by commissioning new services to address iden ďŹ ed health needs. The PHN core func ons: support to general prac ce, system integra on, health planning and commissioning are designed to address iden ďŹ ed na onal objec ves and priority areas. These priori es frame the work of Gippsland PHN, guided also by community and clinical input to improve health outcomes.

Gippsland PHNs vision is for a measurably healthier Gippsland.

Our Board is seeking expressions of interest for two elected and one appointed Director positions to commence in November 2019.

Board members are responsible for ensuring governance and oversight of the services’ legal and ďŹ nancial accountability and statutory requirements, as well as compliance with funding deed requirements.

Expressions of interest will be shortlisted based on knowledge, exper se and experience in a range of the following areas: • Financial acumen (preferably CPA) • Legal • IT systems experience • Primary Health Care • Thorough understanding and connec on to Gippsland • Key stakeholder rela onships and management (including community) • Ability to demonstrate professional behaviours commensurate with performance requirements for company directors • Commitment to sound governance prac ces • Experienced directors that are inclusive, strategic and familiar with board processes • Candidates wishing to develop skills as a company director may also be considered

How to apply All poten al nominees should review the online informa on and complete nomina on documents available at www.gphn.org.au.

For more informa on, please contact Gippsland PHNs Company Secretary, Steve Morgan, phone 5175 5444 or email company.secretary@gphn.org.au.

Applica ons Close 5.00 pm Monday, 19 August 2019.

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BENEFITS GALORE: If you are contemplating a career change, then it might be worth considering plumbing, a career packed with opportunities.

Why you should become a plumber WHILE it might get overlooked, a career in plumbing is overflowing with benefits and we’ll tell you why.

Job security is one major perk: there is no worry of the job being outsources or eliminated – as long as there are pipes or drains, there will be a need for plumbers.

The industry has also shown to be steadily growing too, meaning plumbers are in demand.

Once licensed, a plumber can choose to work for a company as an employee, or can strike out on their own and work for themselves.

Every day is different too, with plenty of variety between customers, working environments and plumbing fixes.

Some of the work done as a plumber can be predictable, however most of a plumber’s time will be spent problem solving.

This lack of predictability is an exciting aspect to this vocation.

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To succeed in this field it’s important to be level-headed and able to problem-solve under pressure.

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Add into the mix a comfortable earning for fully licensed plumbers and it’s a smart career move.

Did we mention a certificate in plumbing and services is being offered under the free TAFE scheme across Gippsland at the moment also?

Head to www.tafegippsland.edu.au to find out more about your cost free plumbing course.

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Continence Nurse 64 hours per fortnight, fixed term from 19/8/19 to 13/12/19 – closing 09/08/19

Registered Nurse Grade 5 – Minor Injury & Illness Clinic Full time / permanent part time / casual – closing 22/08/19

Manager, Medical Workforce (Maternity leave replacement) Full time position from 7/10/19 to 31/10/20 – closing 18/08/19

Registered Nurse Grade 3 – District Nursing & Palliative Care Casual ongoing position – closing 25/08/19 For full position details, a position description and how to apply, please refer to the BCH website basscoasthealth.org.au or contact Human Resources via email hr@basscoasthealth.org.au

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Road Renaming Proposal | Venus Bay South Gippsland Shire Council is proposing to name an unnamed road off Centre Rd, Venus Bay, directly behind the shops. This unnamed road traverses in a Westerly direction off Centre Rd for approximately 60 metres. The proposed name is ‘MAGNAT’ after the ship that ran aground off shore at Tarwin Lower.

Members of the public can provide feedback on the proposed name. All name submissions must comply with - Naming rules for places in Victoria, Statutory requirements for naming roads, features and localities - 2016.

All submissions must be received by COB Tuesday 3 September 2019.

Further information on the proposed name is available at South Gippsland Shire Council Website: Naming Roads, Places & Features - Current Projects

Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, LEONGATHA Ph: 5662 2028 L.M.C.T. 2714

births KEMPER (Milner) - To Matthew and Kasey a son, Flynn William on July 31, 2019 at Leongatha Hospital, 8lb 13ozs. A little brother to Piper and Noah.

A big welcome from the Milner and Kemper families.

in memoriam MARRIS - Peter.

8.8.2018 What we have once enjoyed we can never lose; All that we love deeply, becomes a part of us.

You will always be the “wind beneath my wings”.

Your loving wife of 50 years, Denise.

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deaths

MARSHMAN - Isabel.

To my beautiful Mum, I love and miss you every day. You are always in my thoughts and forever in my heart.

All my love, Thel and family. xx

BRIGHT - Noelle Edna.

Late of Dumbalk and Leongatha, aged 85.

Loved wife of Roy (dec).

Dearly loved sister and sister-in-law of Audrey and Alan (dec), Marjorie and George (dec) and Lindsay and Alma (dec), and families.

I will always remember the happy times we had together.

My love and thoughts go out to Noelle’s family.

Thinking of you at this sad time.

Love Audrey Truscott.

KELLY (Prosser) - Jean.

Eldest sister of Harry (dec), sister-in-law of Marjorie.

Auntie Jean of Geoffrey (dec), Dianne, Leon, Beverley and Geoff Coulter, and their families.

A long life well lived.

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deaths BRIGHT - Noelle.

Our thoughts are with Noelle’s family at this sad time.

Noelle was a long-time member of Meeniyan Bowling Club, a great competitor and mentor to new bowlers.

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Children morph into 100 year olds PREP students at Inverloch Primary School looked to the future last week, to celebrate 100 days at school.

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TO THE FUTURE: Among the Preps at Inverloch Primary School to dress as 100 year olds were front (L-R), Milly, Charlotte and Jack.

July rain takes a toll on lambs Grace Griffith HEAVY lamb loss was the result of five consecutive days of cold blasts and unrelenting rainfall in Fish Creek and surrounding areas at the start of July.

“When they started lambing, it was single figure temperatures, rough weather and there was nowhere to hide,” Fish Creek’s Neville Buckland said.

“It was one of the worst losses we’ve had over a few days in a row. We weren’t the only ones.

“It just comes down to the luck of the draw.”

While rainfall and cold made for harsh conditions at the beginning of the month, only 82mm of rainfall fell in total over July.

“Usually the average is around 110mm a month. We are down a little bit from average,” Mr Buckland said.

Nevertheless, year to date rainfall is looking to be on track, with Mr Buckland saying it wouldn’t take much for the weather change to quickly and become too wet.

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They dressed as 100 year olds, played traditional games, learnt finger knitting with the Country Women’s Association and studied dinosaurs at the Bunurong Environment Centre.

They also joined the members of the Inverloch Walkie Talkies social group for a stroll and read nursery rhymes with the Friends of Inverloch Library.

Children took part in maths activities around the number 100, wrote stories from the perspective of a 100 year old, and watched in amazement as photos of themselves were digitally altered to represent how they may look at age 100.

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year,” he said.

A few millimetres more was recorded in Leongatha, with 87.5mm of rainfall falling over 20 days in July.

“We’ve had 300mm over three months, so things are going well,” Leongatha’s David Shambrook said.

“There is reasonable soil moisture; it’s just a matter of getting that to continue without it getting too wet.”

Meanwhile Meeniyan was marginally ahead of average with 91.9mm of rainfall which fell over 15 days.

“July has put water in dams, so that’s been positive,” Meeniyan Post Office’s Lindsay Fromhold said.

According to the Bureau of Meteorology, the strongest wind gust recorded for the month was a staggering 148km/h at Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse on July 14.

The Prom recorded 161.6mm, nearly 40mm more than average, while Pound Creek attracted an average amount of 83.6mm.

While many of us had hoped for a few days reprieve, the rain isn’t letting up.

Showers will pick up today and are expected to carry through until Sunday.

LAMB LOSS: Harsh conditions at the start of July resulted in profound lamb loss for many farmers in Fish Creek including Neville Buckland.

One Hedley photo needed THE puzzle of the Hedley Hall honour roll is one piece closer to completion after recent findings.

Following Monash MP Russell Broadbent’s recent visit to celebrate the restored roll, a wider search for missing information was instigated.

“Russell said he was going to get his team to look into one of the missing photographs,” Hedley’s Maree Avery said.

He was true to his word with his team recently uncovering a photo of Welshpool’s Alexander Christopher McLennan.

He was a corporal with the 4th Australian Medium Trench Mortar Battery during World War One. He was awarded a Distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty.

In one particular event, Mr McLennan led his gun crew through heavy artillery and machine gun fire without a single causality to retrieve and reposition a mortar.

Consequently, he was able to effectively use the mortar the same afternoon to hold their position.

“It was just a mystery for years. We had never found a photo of him before,” Mrs Av-

EXCITING FIND: A picture of Welshpool’s Alexander Christopher McLennan has finally been uncovered.

Photo courtesy of the Australian War Memorial, DASEY0793. ery said.

During a previous search a photo had been found with Mr McLennan’s name scrawled on

the back.

However, the photo included several servicemen and it wasn’t entirely clear which one was Mr McLennan.

“I’m so happy we’ve got his photo. Now we can update it and put his photo in the honour roll,” she said.

The honour roll, hand chipped by Mary Bird after the Great War, still adorns the wall of Hedley Hall after receiving a new lease on life.

This came after a $690 grant from the Federal Government to revitalise it.

“Mary Bird did all the artwork as well as the carving.

Her brother George Bird served in the Great War,” Mrs Avery said.

“The Bird family members were quiet achievers. They were caring community members.”

Thanks to the work of Mrs Bird, the recent grant and passionate community members, the roll can continue to commemorate those who served our country.

Just one more serviceman’s photo is left to be found: John Hanrahan.

Anyone with any information or photographs of Mr Hanrahan, please contact Maree Avery on 0421 222 242.

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New and old faces at Grand Ridge Rail Trail parkrun

Midweek ladies tennis Ladies Midweek tennis began again after a short break.

We welcome a couple of new teams, one from SanRemo and another from Kongwak.

A reminder to all teams that the AGM will be held at the Espy in Inverloch at 4pm on Tuesday August 13.

For anyone that is interested in joining midweek tennis, it is a great social event held every Tuesday.

Contact your local tennis club or check out the Facebook page for South Gippsland Midweek Ladies Tennis for contact details.

Ladders after Round Two

Section one Leongatha ......................13 Inverloch Diamonds ........9 Wonthaggi Chooks ..........8 Inverloch Sapphires .........7 Bena.................................6 Inverloch Rubies .............5

Section two Westernport/Grantville ..15 Korumburra ................... 11 Nyora ...............................8 Bena.................................4 Phillip Island ...................2

Section three ON DEBUT: Mirboo North FNC netballer and first-time parkrunner Parkrunners enjoyed a post-run breakfast at Jimmy Jambs after an Judy Luck took part in the event during the club’s bye round. enjoyable and energy-sapping run.

ON Saturday morning 40 runners, walkers and joggers braved the elements to meet at what has fast become a Saturday morning regular.

Katrina Palmer was the run director and welcomed our participants, 14 of who had not participated at the Grand Ridge Rail Trail parkrun before and four of who had chosen this morning for their first ever parkrun experience.

Kath, Zhenyu, Lisa and Judy, welcome to the parkrun family.

We welcomed visitors from across Gippsland including Traralgon, Newborough, Koonwarra and Inverloch.

Our regional ambassador, Tony, joined us this morning with his wife Jacqui for their first parkrun in Australia after their trip to Malaysia, and quietly completed his 200th parkrun.

Well done and thank you.

We also welcomed Zhenyu who is visiting on exchange from China.

China is yet to launch a parkrun event but maybe this could inspire

Zhenyu to lead the charge.

Around 40 people charged forward as the siren sounded.

Being a bye for Mirboo North in the netball and football this week, there were a few familiar faces on the course that usually grace the field or court on Saturdays rather than the parkrun trail.

The usual smiles and encouraging words could be heard along the way with a few nods of admiration in the direction of Kate, who most weeks completes the course pushing

a double pram with her twin daughters inside, a mean feat.

After the tail walker crossed the line and the equipment was packed away, participants and volunteers met at Jimmy Jambs for a warm coffee and breakfast.

Mark will be our run director next week and would love to welcome you all to the Grand Ridge Rail Trail parkrun, where you can run, walk or jog to start your Saturday morning the right way.

See you there.

• Leongatha badminton

China’s great comeback against Aussies On an important note we have our breakup We all miss you Greg but Gary Buamgartner AT 14 to love down Bill Davies and Jefnight on September 14 at the Leongatha RSL. A frin Matthew looked to be totally out- and Ian Cole were excellent for USA. Ireland did find it tough but Tim Bright and top night is assured and we hope all members can played but in an amazing turnaround of James Maskell put together some good sets. form they came back to win their set 21Holland totally dominated the New Zealand attend.

19, and ultimately China the match. side winning all six sets on offer.

Results - Round 11 The China team was also well supported by Shaun ‘The Cattleman’ Helms and the ever consistent Arthur Grabham who always gets every shot back.

China’s opponents Australia have had a topsy turvy season and Lyn Misson with Hamish Box will be rueing the set that got away from them.

Perhaps next week could be the turning point for the Australia team.

The USA team produced a convincing victory over the Ireland team.

The legend from Yarram in Neil Jeremiah played for his mate, the wafer thin Greg Marshman who seems to have done a Bruce Reid and snapped in half and is under a massive injury cloud. Can he or will he come back is the question on everyone’s lips.

Rodney Wyatt and Angie Almond in good Germany 4/121 d Scotland 2/81, Holland 6/126 touch, Tom Dudley needs to go up to the number one position, and Frank Dekker after a dry July d New Zealand 0/56, USA 4/115 d Ireland 2/91, never seems to lose a set. He is walking around China 5/118 d Australia 1/106, Canada - bye. very proud of himself and needs someone to deLadde Ladder Ladder flate his massive ego.

New Zealand is totally in the wilderness and Holland........................ 65 without Glenn Kleeven their campaign seems Germany...................... 58 lost.

New Zealand ............... 51 Finally Scotland went down big time to GerIreland ......................... 41 many with Rob ‘Jack in the Box’ Brownlow, Brayden Krohn, Karsten Krohn and new player USA............................. 39 Brad Allan all combining nicely to generate a China ........................... 35 wonderful 40 point win.

Australia ...................... 33 For Scotland Simon Perks and Alan McEachScotland ...................... 23 ern did have some great sets on the night but not enough to get the win.

Canada ........................ 13

LDCA holds umpires AGM THE Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpires Panel held its annual general meeting at Bairs Hotel recently.

This panel is one of the largest in country Victoria and consists of a loyal group of umpires with a passion for cricket, who have dedicated their careers to umpiring over many years with the Leongatha Cricket Association.

Last season the panel adjudicated in 417 games.

We look to have about 18 umpires this season but are always looking for new recruits.

The association extends from Phillip Island to Foster but we endea-

vour where possible to limit travel.

If you have a passion for cricket and want to become involved whilst having the best position in the house for a game, you will find there is a great opportunity to become an umpire.

The committee will help out with rules and general information on the association to assist you in becoming an umpire.

Most games are on Saturdays starting at 1pm and finishing between 5pm and 6pm.

A Grade is 75 to 80 overs, while C Grade is 60 overs a day for two day games.

We are recommending a fee of $130 a day for A Grade, $110 for B

Grade and $100 for C Grade paid monthly or seasonally, (non taxable) good money for a Saturday afternoon.

Uniform jackets, shirts and hats are available and you are required to wear black pants and white shoes.

The Committee elected for season 2019-20 includes president Graham Laird, secretary treasurer Ian Thomas, and Geoff Wyatt, assisted

by Ken Scrimshaw, as appointments officer.

The pfsanel is sponsored by Evans Petroleum, which we proudly support, and we thank John Schelling for his assistance.

The umpire’s panel thanks the Committee of Management for their

Inverloch Blue ...............12 Wonthaggi Owls ............12 Phillip Island ...................4 Inverloch White ...............4 Kongwak Kookies ...........0

Gippsland gets Cricket Australia umpire seminar Gippsland will host its only Cricket Australia umpire training session this year at Morwell Bowling Club on August 22 at 6.30pm.

The session will mainly consist of a seminar given about cricket and umpiring the game.

This seminar is open to all umpires, accredited or not accredited, players who have to umpire their own matches and also parents who umpire their kids’ matches.

There is a gold star available for ‘official umpires’ who either have Cricket Australia accreditation or are seeking it.

Pre-registering for this event is highly recommended, as it helps the host venue with setup and participants can get a certificate of attendance and credit when the evening concludes.

People may also simply arrive at the venue on the night, but will have a slight delay in receiving their recognition if they want it.

Regardless, entry is free.

There is a link on community.cricket.com.au/ umpire where individuals may register in advance, and you can visit matchofficials@cricketvictoria. com.au for any details surrounding the event.

Leongatha small bore rifle club results 20m Prone Pennant - Section B Round Four Leongatha 478.015 def by Fairfield 480.022 98.007 Daniel Croatto 96.003 Chris Sargant 95.002 John Hart 95.002 Mathew Eldridge 94.001 Jack Sargant 93.001 Robert Spratt

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16 ....................... Glenelg A Umpires have had very few is12 ........................ Oakleigh sues of behaviour to deal with over 12 ....................... Northcote the years which makes life easy, and 12 ...................... Numurkah with clubs upgrading their facilities 8 ............................Fairfield and supporting the umpires, cricket 4 .........Frankston Peninsula umpiring is much more enjoyable.

0 ........................ Leongatha The umpires have a windup 0 .................................. Sale grand final night and present the Clive Salmon Umpire of the Year We shoot Friday nights at 8pm at the rifle club trophy based on consistency over the on the recreation reserve. season in decision areas.

Please call R. Spratt on 5664 2358 if you have The trophy was won by John any enquiries.

Schelling for the 2018-2019 season.

We also present game milestone certificates to umpires and have ten life members.

Those interested should contact Geoff Wyatt on 0413 081136.

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Runners-up at South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls Group were Peter Bott (S), Sean Winners at South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls Group were Peter McWilliams (S), McWilliams (3), Peter Thorley (L).

Graham McKergow (3) and Reg Excell (L).

Stirling and Peter Tiziani came back strong, and after nine ends scores were level. The last end saw Joyce, Mary and Carolyn win 9-7.

On the other mat after the 10 ends were played a drawn game resulted between Danah Suckling, Charlie Tumino and Joy Dyson, and Joe Occhipinti, Illene Tiziani and Toni

Heldens 10 all.

In the second game Danah, Charlie and Joy Wednesday, July 31 had their second drawn THIRTEEN bowlers at game when playing Buffalo this week and Bill, Stephen, Gary and two games of 10 ends Peter 10 all.

On mat two Joyce, were played.

Carolyn and Mary had In the first game on their second win beatmat one Joyce Occhiing Toni, Joe and Illene pinti, Carolyn Benson 13-4. and Mary Tumino got The night’s winners off to a good start but were Joyce, Carolyn Bill Wolswinkel, Steand Mary (WW) 11 phen Suckling, Gary ends; second Danah, Charlie and Joy (DD) 11 ends; third Bill, Stephen, Gary and Peter (LD) nine ends; fourth Joe, Illene and Toni (DL) eight ends.

At supper time everyone sang happy birthday to Peter Tiziani.

Bowlers enjoyed bowling at the presentation night at Dumbalk last night. CongratulaBest one game winners at South West tions to all the winners Gippsland Mid Week Bowls Group were and runners up.

A reminder that the Bev Elliott (3), Sheila Korda (L) and Rob Peter Mac Cancer CenHill (S) (not shown). tre Charity Night will be held at Buffalo on Friday, August 16.

There will be no bowling on Wednesday, August 14 at Buffalo.

Here is an easy guide to At Point Lonsdale Social bowls tides in your area.

AUGUST To determine tides for a particWednesday, 7.30pm ular area, add or subtract periTime height at the Buffalo hall. All ods of times as shown below.

Buffalo indoor

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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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welcome.

Foster Indoor THIS last Saturday we had the usual six regulars.

A good night was enjoyed by everyone as usual, with lots of fun and laughter.

The winning team on the night was Charlie Tyers, Maureen Taylor and Peter Stapleton.

Next week we need to hobble them. Well done guys. You were just too good for us.

Inverloch LAST Thursday, August 1 opened with threatening skies, however, the weather conditions improved as the day wore on and 30 bowlers enjoyed the mixed mufti social bowls, playing a fours and triples event over three games each of eight ends.

The day provided a mixed bag of results where only one team won all three games, two winning two games and another having two

draws.

The ‘hard luck story’ went to the team of Martin Hannaford (skip), John Hill (Tarwin Lower), Doug Archer and David Murfin (Altona) with two wins and 35 points.

The runners-up, also with two wins but 36 points were Steve Snelling (skip), Jenny Haydon and Jaye AllenDale.

The winners, with three wins and 46 points, were George Scott (skip), Gavin Butler, Michael Cosgrove and M. Rigby (Wonthaggi).

Pennant bowls is not that far away and practice matches have been arranged as follows; September 7, Hastings at home, September 14, Morwell at home and October 5, Wonthaggi at Wonthaggi.

Participation sheets have been posted at the clubhouse. Play is open to all financial affiliated members.

Upcoming events at Inverloch include the RACV Mixed Fours Tournament, being held on Sunday, September 22.

To enter this event, please contact either Ivy Sheppard on 0407 721 292; Cynthia Hensley on 5674 2848 or Ross Gabb on 0418 531 071.

On Friday, September 27, the Inverloch Bowling Club is hosting a One Bowl Fours tournament.

Entries close September 16.

Entries for the One Bowl Fours tournament can be made through either Ross Gabb 0418 531 0741 or Chas Buccilli on 0458 741 013.

The fortnightly Friday evening club membership draw is scheduled for this coming Friday, August 9 where a jackpot of $170 is up for grabs.

Other features on the evening are Jack’s envelopes and the wine draw.

Bookings are not necessary; you just have to be in the clubhouse at the time of the membership draw. A reminder, that on the night, only one of Jack’s envelopes may be held by any individual.

Last Friday eve-

ning’s club roast dinner went off without a hitch despite Neil and Jack not being present due to them being on leave from the club.

Reg would like to thank both Pam and John Sutcliffe for assisting on the night.

As Jack and Neil always say, the evening just doesn’t happen.

There are many people working in the background to ensure those present have a wonderful experience.

You know who you are so a big “thank you” from the club.

The next scheduled dinner will be on Friday, August 16 and bookings are now open.

To reserve a place, just contact the club or register your names on the booking board.

Mardan Hello bowlers.This week we attended Dumbalk to play social bowls and for the annual presentation night.

Jeanette Grady and Suzanne Whitman were presented with their trophies for the free entry doubles event.

Champion bowler Vito Serafino’s team won the night.

Vito also had Mary Tumino and Ashley Van Duffelen as his team members for the night.

Both of these players come from the Korumburra club. Korumburra club has had a brilliant year with both their teams plying off for the pennant trophy.

Their blue team was successful over the white team.

We witnessed these South West players receiving their Gippsland individual, club and the perpetual trophy that Mid will reside with Korumburra till the next Week Bowls pennant season.

“Well done Koru- Winners were Peter mburra”. That’s all for McWilliams (s), Graham McKergow and this week. RG Reg Excell.

Mirboo North Runners-up were Peter Bott (s), Sean Hello Kookaburras. McWilliams and Peter This week we had good Thorley. weather for bowls alOne game winthough a little cold and ners were Rob Hill (s), dull but the sun did Bev Elliott and Sheila manage to come out af- Korda. ter we had finished for Thursday, August the day.

1 midweek bowls was The Meeniyan boys, played at Koo Wee Rup Chris Kelly, Greg Ho- with 32 brave souls gan and Les Godkin, who came out to enjoy were licking their fin- a day of good company gers all afternoon in and bowling.

The weather was anticipation of winning the chooks, however cold and windy howa good last game won ever the sun peeped it head through for about them the lamb tray.

They had four wins five minutes. Thankfully we were all dressed and 66 points.

The club sponsor for for the occasion.

The green was runthe day was our local chemist who sponsors ning true and it was a events regularly for the pleasure to bowl on. club which appreciated There were also some high scores and excelby the members.

The jackpot did not lent bowling. Thank go off this week. The you to Helen for her runners-up for the day delicious salad rolls was Graeme Bradshaw which were appreciated and his wife Robyn by everyone, and also with the assistance of to Luke in the bar for Bob Snooks, who was supplying our drinks.

Next week we will coaxed out of retireplay at Lang Lang. ment to play as their usual team member Meet at 10.30am at the venue for an 11am start Francine Smethhurst Lunches will be was ill, but just like available. Come along Arney, Francine will be for a great day of friendback. ship and bowling.

Bob said he enAt midweek there is joyed his day with never a bad bowl. For us. Graeme’s team more information or to had three wins and 53 register please contact points.

Peter on 5678 5974.

Keep laughing till next time RG.

SGIBBA Our presentation night last week was once again a great night.

After a quick three games of bowls, the runners-up team with two wins plus seven shots was that of Danah Suckling, George Bentley, Jose Bohn and Graeme Smith.

The winning team for the night was that of Vito Serafino, Mary Tumino and Ashley Van Dufflen, the only team with three wins.

We then proceeded to hand out the trophies firstly for the pennant runners-up team, Korumburra White and the pennant winners team, Korumburra Blue.

Well done to Korumburra for having both their teams in the grand final. A great achievement.

We then presented the open pairs trophies.

Runners-up were Danah Suckling and Joy Dyson, and the winners were Jeanette Grady and Suzanne Wightman. Well done to all players.

The event was received well by all participants and will definitely be on the fixtures sheet for next season.

The 2018-19 season closed with everyone being thanked accordingly for another great season and looking forward to everyone returning again next year.

A reminder not to forget there is still Buffalo’s Peter Mac night coming up on August 16 and Mardan’s tournament on September 3. Signing off now till next year.

TOP BOWLERS: Winners of the mufti social bowls event at Inverloch on Thursday were (L-R) Michael Cosgrove, George Scott (skip), M. Rigby and Gavin Butler.

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The Wonthaggi ladies winners were, from left, A Grade’s Catherine Bolding and Pam Hanley Leongatha ladies’ Wednesday competition’s winner Wendy Parker (absent Trish Miller), and B Grade’s Kaylene Hodgetts and Heather Wintle. with runners up Ashleigh Hutton and Liz Hodge.

Down the line ball winners: Wendy Parker 81 nett, Lianne Adamson 82 nett c/b.

Tuesday Stableford Nearest the pin 16th hole: Ashleigh Hutton Winner: C. Gray (27) 38. NTP: 6th R. Smith, 10m.

15th G. Buckland. DTL: P. Dight (9) 33.

Wednesday Stableford—Viv Reid Trophy Winner: Jenny Mountford. NTP: 6th B. WarLeongatha Men’s Golf ren, 17th B. Curram. BDL: R. Knee (22) 29pts, SATURDAY’S Monthly Medal was won by ScotMarg Blake (25) 28pts. ty Blencowe who beat the rain, wind and freezing Thursday Stableford cold weather to record an impressive nett 70.

Winner: T. Jones (26) 35. NTP: 4th R. Smith, Michael Thomas shot a nice little 73 off the 17th R. Reusch. stick for a nett 73 to win A Grade. Doug Clemann Friday Stableford is making winning a habit and took out B grade Winner: S. Lacy (23) 21. DTL: G. Phelan (21) with a well put together nett 72.

20, R. McCallion.

Scotty’s nett 72 also sees him at the top of the Saturday Medal Day—Norm Cooper Trophy BJS Insurance Top Gun after week one. Entries Winner: J. Pruyn (21) 70. A Grade: D. Sum- are open until the end of the qualifying period in mers (10) 70. B Grade: J. Pruyn (21) 70. Scratch early November.

Score: D. Summers 82. Putting: D. Summers 23.

Mark Warby won Tuesday’s stableford comNTP: 4th. P. Dight, 6th G. Watkins, 15th B. Knee, petition with a strong 36 stableford points. Ian 17th B. Knee. DTL: R. Smith (20) 73, K. Flett Barlow won B Grade with 34 points.

(11) 73, P. Dight (9) 74, R. Reusch (18) 75, D. Thursday saw the sun shining and Norm Knee (11) 75.

Hughes is moving nicely into form and his 36 stableford points took out Thursday’s competition.

Ian Barlow went back to back to win B Grade Leongatha Ladies Golf again with 33 points and Brian Wall came home IT was a case of third time lucky at golf on strong to win C Grade with 32 points.

Wednesday.

After twice being cancelled because of inclement weather we finally played the B and A Gibson Wonthaggi Ladies Golf American Foursomes Stableford Board event. WHILE the start of the day was a bit chilly with Thank you to Bruce and Anne for their continued, the morning frost, ground manager Ben arranged generous sponsorship of this event. the greens to be cut in front of the field ensuring Sixteen pairs enjoyed a winter’s day without lovely smooth greens for all. wind or rain. It may have been cold but at least The daily event was a two-person stableford the sun shone. aggregate which ensured some terrific scores to Congratulations to Wendy Parker and Trish be returned by many teams.

Miller who were runaway winners with a very The day’s play was generously sponsored by good score of 34 points.

Patsy Britt, which the ladies were grateful for.

Trish, a relatively new golfer to Wednesday Two grades A and B were made and both wincompetition, was thrilled as it was her first win ning teams had some good scores in line with the in a board event. She couldn’t have asked for a prevailing course conditions (i.e. winter golf). steadier partner than Wendy.

Catherine Bolding (21) 30 points was added with Ashleigh Hutton and Liz Hodge won the run- her partner Pam Hanley (25) also 30 points for a ners up prize with 29 points. winning total of 60 points.

Down the line balls were awarded to: B Grade was won by Heather Wintle (36) 30 Coral Gray and Alison Strong 27, Colleen points and Kaylene Hodgetts (37) 33 points for Touzel and Helen Mackenzie, Dot Stubbs and Li- the best score on the day of 63 points. anne Adamson and Nancy Sperling and Pat Pease NTP 2nd Marg Johnson, NTP 8th Geraldine all with 23 points on a count back.

Prentice.

Nearest the pin 14th hole: Helen Mackenzie BDL Marg Johnson and Jan Jeeves 56 points, 4.18m.

Jan Beaumont and Leonie Bentick 54 points.

Nearest the pin 16th hole: Ashleigh Hutton 5.2m.

Woorayl Ladies Golf On Saturday, nine women entered the stroke event. In cold and often damp conditions, Dot A FROSTY morning welcomed the 10 ladies who Stubbs fared better than the other eight to win arrived for the Stableford event on Wednesday, with a net 79.

July 31.

Winner: Dot Stubbs 96-17-79 nett.

The sunshine soon melted the glistening ici-

Foster Golf

Three x Three comes to a close LEONGATHA’S Big Dog Locksmiths with Aussiehoops beginning and representative three x three competition concluded basketball start to prepare in September.

It’s shaping up to be an exciting time for Leonlast Monday night with All 3s and No gatha basketball.

D defeating The Flints 16-12 in a great game.

Final Ladder Well done to Paddy, Joel and Vinny for winning for the second successive year and also to runners-up Dylan, Kent, Lachie and Jared.

We had 10 teams and 60 games played over four weeks, with over 30 players competing.

Many thanks to our referees Cathy, Mitch, Lachie, Kim, Peta and Charlee, our scorers, players.

Thanks to our sponsors Big Dog Locksmiths, Evans Petroleum and Woorayl Golf Club for our presentations, and to our club for providing an opportunity to play in this popular competition.

Our club endeavours to provide other such events at junior and senior level.

Our spring competition commences this week,

All 3s No D ..................... 36 pts The Flints ......................... 28pts BBB ................................. 28pts Vales................................. 26pts Amberfluids ..................... 23pts Redtime ............................ 23pts 2XS .................................. 23pts Arnies............................... 22pts

HAPPY DAYS: (From left) Paddy, Dan, Joel, Vinny and John were all smiles during the last round of Leongatha’s three x three competition.

WOORAYL WINNERS: Gav Maisey with the winner of the ‘Gav Maisey Jacket’, Woorayl ladies Geoffrey Forrester.

Berryman. cles from the fairways leaving a wonderful day for being on course.

There were some good scores carded, given that it has been hard going to break 30 points over the last few weeks.

There was also some great individual shots, with gobblers being recorded by Lois Young (2nd), Kath Davis (4th) and Linda Forrester (9th).

The winner for the day was Elly Berryman 35pts (15) and she was closely followed by Sharyn Rayson 33pts (15) and Inge Giliam 28pts (29) who both received balls down the line.

Elly also had a great day on the Par 3s taking home the ‘hat trick’ of nearest the pins.

This week: Monthly Medal – Stroke.

Woorayl Men’s Golf THE traditional public holiday known as ‘Gav Maisey Day’ was declared at Woorayl on Saturday with our sponsor Gavin Maisey Painting putting on a fantastic array of prizes for the lucky winners.

Thanks Gav, your support over many years is greatly appreciated by the club.

The format was the popular game of stableford and all grades were hotly contested, with everyone vying for the prestigious honour of winning the Gav Maisey Jacket and having their name added to the list of winners inscribed on its back.

The A Grade winner with a fine score of 38 points was quality ball striker Dale Burge, just edging out the runner-up Ash Turner by one point.

Poor old Tom Ryan missed out on the runner-up

golf

champion,

Elly

prize on a count back from Ash. B Grade was claimed by an experienced campaigner and no stranger to the winner’s circle in Greg Fennell who amassed a creditable 35 points to defeat Ed Poole by one point.

Ed picked up the runner-up trophy on a count back from the incredibly unlucky Geoff McKinnon.

The C Grade winner with the score of the day was Geoffrey Forrester with a lovely 38 points, just pipping Grant Ennoss who has improved immensely in recent weeks to take out second prize with 37 points.

Fozzy was overcome by emotion in winning the Gav Maisey Jacket on a count back from Dale Burge, slipping on the perfectly fitting garment to rapturous applause from those present.

His acceptance speech was eloquent (and long) as he thanked and acknowledged all those that had contributed to his achievement.

Balls down the line went to Tom Ryan 37, Danny Dwyer 36, Marcus Luscombe, John Hassett, Geoff McKinnon 34, Graeme Calder, Col James 33 and Gav Price 32.

NTP on the 8th was Col James and on the 17th John Hassett.

The encouragement award was presented to John Hickey on a count back from Brian Wilson with a disappointing score of 22 points.

Next Saturday the dynamic father and son duo Ray and Simon Sullivan are sponsoring a 4BBB stableford event, so grab a quality partner and come and try your luck.

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Leongatha team wins state GP series CAPITALISING on their recent win at the Sandown 360, Leongatha team ‘Beauty and the Beasts’ competed in the six-hour Regularity Relay at the Phillip Island GP circuit and won the inaugural Victorian Regularity Series for 2019.

“Our run at Phillip Island last weekend wasn’t as successful as we hoped,” Gordon Dowthwaite, team manager and driver, said.

“Team Regularity relay events are challenging and competitive, and 14th out of 47 teams was the best we could do on the day.

“The team did a great job in the end though, and in the final tally claimed the series win by just two points.”

Team members Gordon Dowthwaite and Derek Wilks have competed in Regularity events for over 10 years.

Gordon McPhee, of Leongatha Automotive

Services, has helped with car preparation for many years and joined as a driver three years ago.

Jayne Dowthwaite, 19, the team beauty, became a team driver in 2018.

“It’s great to have Jayne on the team,” Gordon said.

“She is a talented driver and makes a real contribution to the team success. I am a proud dad, but our success is a whole team effort and our thanks are extended to all who have supported us – Leongatha Automotive Services, the Gippsland Car Club, and our families and friends, without whom it wouldn’t be possible.”

So what’s next for the team?

“We’re now preparing for the Winton 12-hour event in October. That is a long, hard weekend,” Gordon said.

“Then there is 2020 and we have a championship to defend.”

VICTORIOUS TEAM: Jayne Dowthwaite, Derek Wilks, Gordon Dowthwaite and Gordon McPhee make up ‘Beauty and the Beasts,’ the winning team of the inaugural Victorian Regularity Series for 2019.

WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: (L-R) A Reserve grand final winners Jake Stivic, Brad Andrew and Brad Scott were too good for their opponents on the day and enjoyed their result. Gordon McPhee, Nathan Rogers, Bec Rogers, Jayne Dowthwaite, Gordon Dowthwaite, Donna Wilks, Derek Wilks and Ken Wakeham were thrilled with their team win.

Wonthaggi Table Tennis grand final The A Reserve second season commences this WITCHETTY Grubs were too good for Huntsmen in last week’s A Reserve week with six teams.

There are four new or returning players replacgrand final.

Jake Stivic, Brad Andrew and Brad Scott (Witchetty Grubs) defeated Siobhan Paxton, Mitch Stivic and Jack Donohue (Huntsmen) 5-1, with every game being played out to an exciting finish.

Brad Scott, Jack Donohue and Brad Andrew are moving on to A Grade for the second season, which commenced last Wednesday, along with John Colomiere and Leanne Costello.

There are six evenly matched teams and players are looking forward to an interesting season.

ing those who have been promoted to A Grade.

B Grade starts on Thursday this week from 7-8pm, with six teams.

B Grade is all junior players and follows junior coaching with Bruce Harmer from 6-7pm.

Several young eight year olds are stepping up to try their hand at competition play and have been encouraged to give it a go.

There is always room for more young people (eight to 15 years old) at junior coaching.

Phone 5674 4628 for further information.

Meeniyan basketball teams announced Section two TIME - 4pm (more children welcome to join any time, must be seven years old).

Charlotte Harris, Josie Slocombe, Cooper Webb, Marshall Robertson, Bailey Denbrok, Taj Byrnes, Alshija Schelling, Finn Musilli, Josh Allen, Archie Martelli, Liam Thomas, Sophie Slocombe and Mikayla Hardidge.

Section three

Yellow Vs Silver (scorers Curtis and Jackson).

Section four Green (coach Gary Webster), Jade McLennan, Zara Jones, Ryan Marshman, Erik Webster, Brodie Laing, Noah McLennan and Zak McRae. Red (coach Peter Waldron), Jacob McRae, Lachie Bell, Jordan Cleator, Kira Waldron, Isobel Pedley, Kyran Friebe and Blake Denbrok.

Blue (coach Stu Mackie), Zak Bright, Bella Mackie, Jarvis Lacey, Sophie Kenney, Aiden Elliott, Charlie Robertson and Skylah Pedley.

Black (coach Gene Vanderzalm), Burke Vanderzalm, Brody McEwan, Angus McInnes, Maddi Campbell, Jade Cousins, Will Campbell and Ozzy Pedley.

Yellow (coach Amanda Campbell), Kynan Dunstan, Sharni Campbell, Kirra Jones, Marcus McLennan, Scott Mackie and Archie Moore.

Yellow (coach Danielle Mackie), Ruby Mackie, Archer Curtis, Lachlan Webb, Isla Burge, Cooper Kelly and Tarryn Haig.

Red (coach Darlene Jones), Farrah Vanderzalm, Lenny Mackie, Riley Ladiges, Angus Cousins, Jade Elson, Alex James and Lucas Moore.

Silver (coach Kylie Wright), Kelsey Fisher, Nathan Wright, Bryn Jackson, Angel Alexander, Ruby Elson and Tyson Dunstan.

Blue (coach Kim Byrnes), Teagan Elliott, Cole August 9, 2019 Munday, Karlie Regester, Sienna Bell, Shamus 6.20pm Henning, Rose Sanchez and Olivia Pedley.

Green Vs Black (scorers McLennan and McEwan) August 9 2019 7pm Yellow Vs Red (scorers Dunstan and McRae) 5pm Bye - Blue Blue Vs Yellow (scorers Elliott and Webb).

5.40pm August 16, 2019 Red Vs Silver (scorers Vanderzalm and Fisher).

6.20pm

August 16 2019

(L-R) A Reserve runners up Siobhan Paxton, Mitch Stivic and Jack Donohue had a fun experience despite their loss.

5pm Blue Vs Red (scorers Munday and Cousins).

5.40pm

Green Vs Yellow (scorers Marshman and Mackie) 7.00pm Black and Blue (scorers McInnes and Lacey) Bye - Red

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The Korumburra City and Leongatha Knights senior teams did battle for the Brian Newey Memorial Shield over the weekend, with Leongatha winning 3-0.

Leongatha soccer success Women

Women

John both coming on for a run to help out Sam Bainbridge, Brian, Blake and Jack Bainbridge across the midfield.

When Tom sent a long throw into the box, it was met by Zac who was waiting free, front and centre.

He had time to control and put the ball in the back of the net for a 2-0 lead.

The final goal of the match was scored by Fergus from a free-kick whipped in by Jack.

Fergus was able to jump high and head it past the Korumburra keeper.

The win gave the Leongatha Knights the honour of retaining the shield.

Leongatha will have the benefit of playing at home again next week as Lang Lang make the trip up the highway.

The Leongatha Knights women team took on Korumburra at home this weekend.

After an even start to the match, it was Korumburra who opened the scoring.

This further motivated the Knights, with forward Kiera Williams finding the back of the net for her first of four goals for the day in a stunning performance.

It was not an easy day for defenders Caitlin Charles, Julie Cato, Kim Kirkus and Tori Martin as Korumburra’s forwards made multiple quick runs towards goal, but were held out for the rest of the half with the help of goalkeeper Bethany Milkins.

The midfield was once again controlled by Audrey Kottek, Jasmine Garry and Evie Bath.

Forwards Xanthe Bruning and Jordan Rintoule U12s ran out the game, crossing balls into the centre for Burra had a day they would prefer to forget, Evie Bath and Kiera Williams. unable to score for the day with Gatha convincSarah Doolan stepped into the midfield when ingly winning 6-0. needed, making fantastic runs up the wings.

U14s Lara Worthy stepped into the midfield as well, A dominant first half set Korumburra up for a completing her job almost effortlessly.

The team takes on Lang Lang next week in an- good win against Leongatha.

Leading by five was exactly what coach Peter other home match.

Jacques was after from his talented team.

Reserves Leongatha bounced back in the second half but The Knights suffered a few absences through Burra held on. injury in the reserves.

A five-goal-haul from Liam Richards was a They had to look to their U16s team to bolster big factor in the side’s 6-4 win. numbers and had Hayden Clark, Jarryd Bongers U16 Girls and Spencer Chadwick fill in.

Tackling the full-sized pitch didn’t play into Korumburra started well, but the Leongatha side were up for the challenge and repeatedly Burra’s hands.

Makenzee booted Burra’s only goal for the blocked balls back up the pitch. Korumburra got the first score on the board through a long ball day.

Aaliya Nagel was impressive as ever down over the defence and a nice chip finish.

Long balls were seemingly the way to score in back and Zhixia McNeil used her pace around the the first half, with Chris delivering a great pass to pitch to create chances. Leongatha played hard and Burra conceded to a 6-1 loss.

Matt for an equaliser.

The second half started with Jarryd, Spencer, U16 s Hayden and Kleh all making it onto the field.

Korumburra, with many under age players met The U16s players had an opportunity to play with a full strength Leongatha side. and they didn’t disappoint.

In a convincing win for Gatha, Burra was unA few minutes in, Wade dribbled past three able to hit the net at all. defenders and played Matt through for a goal to Reserves make it 2-1.

Korumburra started well, holding strong in deWith time running down, the Knights were fence and looking dangerous in attack. looking at keeping the Korumburra team at bay.

The left boot of Harry McNeil put Burra one However, Korumburra had other ideas and goal ahead before Leongatha pulled it back to 1-1 strung a good piece of team play together to make at half-time. it 2-2 at full-time.

Gatha went 2-1 up after the break and looked Seniors to see out the game.

Korumburra City visited the Leongatha Korumburra dug in though, scoring an equaKnights in the final game of the Brian Newey Me- liser through Harry McNeil with his second for morial Shield with the first game seeing the teams the day. play out a two-all draw.

A hard-fought 2-2 result.

Korumburra were looking to get their fast atWomen tack going and had Aiden Richards primed to take Coach Andrew Halkett tried to keep Burra’s the defence on. finals hopes alive, spurring the visiting side on.

Leongatha scored the only goal of the first half “Burra started very strongly, going up 1-0 when Blake Moscript trapped a ball at halfway through Milly Hurst,” he said. and fed through a free Gabe Brennan for a clear “Leongatha were soon level though, and startfinish. ed to dominate with some good passing.”

Half-time and changes were made, Zac and

Korumburra City battle the Knights

The beginning of the first half was strong from both teams, with Wonthaggi having some close attempts at goal.

A yellow card was given to Wonthaggi’s keeper, Kylie, after an unlucky touch outside the goal box.

Wonthaggi regained their composure, with Alyse and Alycia both scoring well-deserved goals.

Strong defence from Olivia, Una and Marion allowed the rotating midfielders to dominate.

Wonthaggi pounced on an opportunity to score after a fumble by Mirboo, making it 1-0 at halftime.

The second half began with a heightened intensity from Wonthaggi, the side piling on four more in a dominant display for a 5-0 win.

Reserves Wonthaggi started without regular keeper Jason The Burra Brewery player of the week was Makenzee Swain. She has grown in confi- Torrens due to an injury, but that did not dampen their efforts as Steve Cairns filled the role. dence throughout the season.

At half-time Leongatha were up 3-1 but Burra were still creating chances.

The second half started with Leongatha getting on top.

“Makenzee Swain was putting in a great effort on the right side of midfield,” coach Halkett said.

“Dakota DeCarlo was also providing a great avenue to goal and was able to pull one back later in the game.”

At the end of the match it was a 6-3 loss, but there were good signs going forward.

Makenzee Swain’s performance earned her the Burra Brewery player of the week.

Seniors An even contest was split when Leongatha scored from the penalty spot midway through the first half to make it 1-0.

The action went end to end without any clear goal-scoring opportunities before the break.

Cheap goals cost Korumburra as the home side scored twice in the second half to run out 3-0 winners.

Gallant effort from Burra and James Clifford had a solid first senior start in the Burra defence.

Wonthaggi United tackle Mirboo North U8s

The Wonthaggi U8s played a super game against Mirboo North this week.

In the first half, Ollie kept well in goals, while Will and Aurora were creative in the midfield.

The second half came and went as everyone passed with great precision.

Aurora defended the goals with great intent with the help from Ollie and Axel.

Jackson and Jude used great triangles with Will to create space.

The Macca’s player of the day went to Aurora but everyone played well.

U10s

The first half was a tight contest, with Steve saving a number of shots on goal.

The young midfield of Pauly Spencer, April Htoo and Jack Donohue held their own.

Despite Wonthaggi’s hard work, Mirboo held a 1-0 lead at half time.

The second half saw a more spirited effort by Wonthaggi with some great build up.

Scott Spackman-Lowe put Wonthaggi’s first goal of the day in the back of the net.

Mirboo North was the stronger side however, scoring four more goals in the half.

Another goal by Wonthaggi was no more than a consolation, as Mirboo ran out 5-2 winners.

Inverloch women fall to PI Inverloch’s senior women took on Phillip Island at home on Sunday afternoon.

They knew it would be a tough game taking on the undefeated Phillip Island side, and right from the start Inverloch were forced to play defensive.

PI was relentless in their attack and it wasn’t long before they put the first score on the board.

Inverloch continued to stay strong in defence and shut down many attempts at goal.

An unfortunate handball inside the box saw a penalty kick though, giving the away team a second.

The Stars kept their defensive shape strong and continually tried to push the ball forward and run for goal.

It was not enough however, and PI led 4-1 at half-time.

The home team fought hard in the second half, producing some nice attacking play.

Inverloch’s defence was also put to the test many times with runs on goal and corners by Phillip Island to defend.

The visitors were simply too strong and showed why they are top of the league, with an impressive 6-1 win.

United’s U10s played their best game for the season. They were individually impressive, but collectively sensational.

In our previous match with the Mirboo North U10s the game was extremely one sided, so to finish with a 2-2 draw was a great result.

The Wonthaggi defence line of Jo, Kena and Daniel held strong, with excellent passing in the midfield from Daisy and Tanna.

Wonthaggi’s keepers Adam and Zac were on fire in goals and on the ball, with a switch at halftime.

Bradley and Molly held strong in the forward line. Wonthaggi had a few chances in the final minutes but simply ran out of time.

Macca’s player of the day was awarded to Zach.

U12s

It was the Wonthaggi U12s’ fourth away trip in a row and both teams were in great form.

Wonthaggi started strongly and eventually took the lead during the second half.

Mirboo North defended valiantly but were unable to hold Wonthaggi in attack, with another Meg Hynes shows off some fancy footwork.

Wonthaggi’s Una Curtin shuts down Mirboo’s attack with the help of Olivia and Ailsa. She five United goals scored in a thoroughly dominant Her Wonthaggi team was dominant in their performance.

5-0 win. was resilient for her side.

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Dalyston shooter Brittany Thomas makes a pass across goal against Garfield in the last quar- Inverloch-Kongwak A Grade’s Kelsey Buxton makes a lob pass into the attacking D. The ter of their A Grade game.

Sea Eagles outlasted Kilcunda-Bass to win 48-28.

Parrots netball results next week.

A Grade Leongatha 45 d Drouin 41 Under 17 Auction player: Lauren Redpath. Awards: Kate Leongatha 45 d Drouin 32 Browne - RSL, Lauren Redpath - South Gippsland Awards: Stacey Giliam - Rusty Windmill, Therapy Centre.

Keely Price - Leongatha canteen.

Well done girls. We came out firing in the first Another great game. We all as a team achieved quarter to give us a handy lead for the rest of the each and every challenge and goal that was set. game. Let’s keep working hard.

Let’s bring this on next week. Go Parrots.

B Grade

Under 15

Leongatha 64 d Drouin 32 Leongatha 58 d Drouin 7 Auction player: Kasey Rump. Awards: Abby Awards: Ada Hill - Rusty Windmill, Zara LitDavidson - RSL, Zali Hill - Rusty Windmill. tlejohn A.W. Smith & Sons, Kinesha Anderson Great team game. We had lots of team changes and everyone adjusted well. A couple of big weeks - Sportsfirst.

Good win and everyone played amazing. Very coming up. Great game by all. consistent team effort and everyone put in 100 C Grade percent. Go Parrots.

Leongatha 31 d Drouin 28 Under 13 Auction player: Elicia Garnham. Awards: EmLeongatha 40 d Drouin 19 alie Gordon - A.W. Smith & Sons, Carlie Dwyer Awards: Audrey - Baker’s Delight, Sienna G. - Serafino’s Pizza.

A slow and congested start saw us even for the - Gatha Pizza.

Another good win for the Under 13s. It was first half. A super pep talk at half time saw us reawesome to play well for buddies week. start and come out firing to take the win.

Let’s regroup and bring home the bacon again Get keen for Sale next week. Go Parrots.

West Gippsland scores Results - Round 17

A Grade: Cora Lynn 32 d Stony Creek and Toora did battle on Satur- A Grade Tarwin netball champion Kelly Warragul Industrials 17, Dalyday in an entertaining game. The Magpies McRae gets caught in a tight tussle with Fos- ston 80 d Garfield 31, Inverloch won 54-35. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning ter’s Kelsey Angwin.

Kongwak 48 d Kilcunda Bass @fourcorners framing.

28, Bunyip 31 d Koo Wee Rup 30, Korumburra Bena 44 d Nar Nar Goon 33, Tooradin-Dalmore 55 d Phillip Island 22.

B Grade: Warragul IndusTraralgon .....................156.43 52 Morwell ........................150.89 56 trials 52 d Cora Lynn 32, DalyResults - Round 15 Sale ...............................134.57 56 ston 47 d Garfield 37, Inverloch A Grade: Moe 55 d Sale Warragul ......................126.67 50 Moe ...............................135.20 44 Moe ...............................131.52 42 Kongwak 49 d Kilcunda Bass 39, Traralgon 58 d Bairnsdale Leongatha ....................101.23 30 Wonthaggi Power ........116.57 36 25, Bunyip 42 d Koo Wee Rup 32, Leongatha 45 d Drouin 41, Maffra............................104.05 28 Leongatha ....................125.49 34 26, Nar Nar Goon 53 d KoruMorwell 39 drew Warragul 39.

Drouin .............................84.39 16 Bairnsdale .......................93.58 26 mburra Bena 36, Tooradin-DalB Grade: Moe 49 d Sale Sale..................................78.99 14 Maffra..............................84.88 22 more 57 d Phillip Island 42.

Bairnsdale .......................68.97 8 Traralgon .........................76.84 16 44, Traralgon 65 d Bairnsdale C Grade: Cora Lynn 18 d Drouin .............................71.61 12 37, Leongatha 64 d Drouin 32, Wonthaggi Power ............50.46 0 Warragul Industrials 13, DalyB Grade Warragul ..........................58.12 0 Warragul 44 d Morwell 30. ston 46 d Garfield 34, Inverloch Under 15 C Grade: Moe 49 d Sale Moe ...............................130.86 52 Traralgon .....................137.15 50 Sale ...............................291.64 60 Kongwak 37 d Kilcunda Bass 24, Traralgon 46 d Bairnsdale Leongatha ....................141.21 48 Maffra ..........................153.83 50 20, Koo Wee Rup 28 d Bunyip 35, Leongatha 31 d Drouin 28, Warragul ......................120.44 46 Bairnsdale ....................179.44 44 27, Korumburra Bena 30 drew Morwell 26 drew Warragul 26.

Sale ...............................129.00 38 Leongatha ....................116.96 40 Nar Nar Goon 30, TooradinTraralgon .....................113.18 30 Under 17: Sale 38 d Moe Morwell .........................100.00 22 Dalmore 38 d Phillip Island 23.

Morwell .........................109.14 28 33, Bairnsdale 25 d Traralgon Maffra..............................79.80 20 Under 17: Cora Lynn 23 d Moe ...............................101.16 24 24, Leongatha 45 d Drouin 32, Drouin .............................76.01 16 Warragul Industrials 4, DalyWonthaggi Power ............68.35 8 Wonthaggi Power ............76.92 12 Morwell 43 d Warragul 25.

Bairnsdale .......................61.78 0 Warragul ..........................42.14 12 ston 21 d Garfield 12, Inverloch Under 15: Sale 58 d Moe C Grade Drouin .............................12.33 0 Kongwak 48 d Kilcunda Bass 24, Bairnsdale 36 d Traralgon Maffra ..........................147.11 56 Under 13 5, Bunyip 44 d Koo Wee Rup 17, Leongatha 58 d Drouin 7, Moe ...............................126.84 42 Sale ...............................253.87 52 22, Korumburra Bena 35 d Nar Morwell 27 d Warragul 6.

Warragul ......................118.16 42 Maffra ..........................152.69 52 Nar Goon 15, Phillip Island 40 Traralgon .....................157.19 40 d Tooradin-Dalmore 18.

Under 13: Sale 40 d Moe Traralgon .....................106.64 40 Leongatha ....................148.42 40 25, Bairnsdale 27 d Traralgon Leongatha ....................105.05 40 Under 15: Cora Lynn 7 d Moe ...............................122.07 36 26, Leongatha 40 d Drouin 19, Morwell .........................106.59 34 Warragul Industrials 6, DalyDrouin .............................89.19 16 Bairnsdale .....................114.48 36 Morwell 18 d Warragul 17.

Sale..................................82.10 16 Wonthaggi Power ............84.42 20 ston 48 d Garfield 9, Inverloch Ladders Wonthaggi Power ............74.55 8 Warragul ..........................44.06 12 Kongwak 37 d Kilcunda Bass A Grade Bairnsdale .......................70.72 6 Morwell ...........................40.12 8 5, Koo Wee Rup 28 d Bunyip Morwell .........................154.58 58 Under 17 Drouin ...........................267.70 4 23, Korumburra Bena 26 d Nar

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Nar Goon 19, Phillip Island 32 d Tooradin-Dalmore 17.

Under 13: Cora Lynn 20 d Warragul Industrials 0, Dalyston 24 d Garfield 7, Inverloch Kongwak 37 d Kilcunda Bass 1, Koo Wee Rup 20 d Bunyip 11, Korumburra Bena 23 d Nar Nar Goon 12, Phillip Island 22 d Tooradin-Dalmore 19.

Ladders

A Grade Tooradin-Dalmore .......... 201.68 Dalyston .......................... 153.25 Korumburra Bena ......... 120.96 Nar Nar Goon ..................118.17 Bunyip ..............................112.11 Inverloch-K’wak .............. 118.71 Koo Wee Rup ..................... 99.56 Warragul Indust .................. 96.40 Cora Lynn........................... 83.87 Phillip Island ...................... 76.76 Kilcunda-Bass .................... 55.38 Garfield .............................. 43.63 B Grade Tooradin Dalmore .......... 158.04 Dalyston .......................... 153.92 Nar Nar Goon ................. 124.46 Warragul Indust ............. 136.18 Phillip Island................... 122.30 Bunyip .............................. 113.38 Inverloch-K’wak .............. 105.34 Cora Lynn........................... 93.01 Koo Wee Rup ..................... 88.58 Korumburra Bena............. 77.631 Garfield .............................. 63.16 Kilcunda-Bass .................... 31.49 C Grade Tooradin Dalmore .......... 149.61 Dalyston .......................... 126.62 Cora Lynn ....................... 130.90 Bunyip ............................. 136.73 Warragul Indust ..............112.55

68 56 52 44 44 40 32 24 24 20 4 0 68 60 52 44 40 40 40 24 24 8 8 0 64 56 52 48 42

Koo Wee Rup ................... 121.27 Inverloch-K’wak ................ 97.47 Nar Nar Goon..................... 98.54 Korum-Bena....................... 85.97 Garfield .............................. 80.91 Phillip Island ...................... 78.49 Kilcunda-Bass .................... 42.38 Under 17 Phillip Island................... 241.88 Inverloch-K’wak ............ 253.98 Korum-Bena ................... 205.59 Dalyston .......................... 159.61 Cora Lynn ....................... 148.92 Bunyip .............................. 115.13 Tooradin Dalmore .............. 79.67 Koo Wee Rup ..................... 70.53 Garfield .............................. 63.39 Nar Nar Goon..................... 61.74 Kilcunda-Bass .................... 30.39 Warragul Industrials ........... 25.81 Under 15 Dalyston .......................... 205.43 Cora Lynn ....................... 205.81 Koo Wee Rup .................. 203.04 Phillip Island................... 178.07 Warragul Indust ............. 158.58 Inverloch-K’wak .............. 141.26 Korum-Bena..................... 105.41 Bunyip ................................ 70.22 Tooradin-Dalmore .............. 76.54 Nar Nar Goon..................... 53.96 Kilcunda-Bass .................... 27.54 Garfield .............................. 22.08 Under 13 Cora Lynn ....................... 269.44 Dalyston .......................... 200.98 Phillip Island................... 183.96 Inverloch-K’wak ............ 176.73 Koo Wee Rup .................. 152.53 Tooradin-Dalmore ............ 231.41 Korum-Bena..................... 171.31 Bunyip ................................ 76.00 Nar Nar Goon..................... 75.35 Garfield .............................. 56.20 Kilcunda-Bass .................... 15.88 Warragul Indust .................. 11.93

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Korumburra-Bena A Grade battled hard for a 11-goal win over a resilient Nar Nar Goon Leongatha A Grade’s Jasmin Friend passes the ball out of defence in a four-goal win over Drouin. The netballers wore TAC socks to support the Towards Zero campaign. side.

Stony Creek and Toora played an entertaining game on Saturday, fighting for the loose ball at any opportunity. Toora were too strong on the day.

Alberton netball August 3 A Grade: Fish Creek 41 d MDU 26, Toora 54 d Stony Creek 35, Foster 65 d Tarwin 23.

B Grade: Fish Creek 55 d MDU 41, Toora 56 d Stony Creek 34, Foster 48 d Tarwin 37.

C Grade: Fish Creek 47 d MDU 11, Stony Creek 26 d Toora 22, Tarwin 38 d

Foster 16.

17 & Under: Fish Creek 36 d MDU 13, Foster 28 d Tarwin 17.

15 & Under: Toora 39 d Stony Creek 8, Foster 19 d Tarwin 17.

13 & Under: MDU 56 d Fish Creek 4, Toora 18 d Stony Creek 5, Foster 22 d Tarwin 15.

Ladders A Grade Foster.............225.13 60 Fish Creek .....141.54 44

Toora .............154.40 Stony Creek ....81.75 MDU ................85.00 Tarwin ..............32.49 B Grade Toora .............178.46 MDU ..............109.52 Fish Creek .....107.92 Foster.............100.88 Stony Creek......74.53 Tarwin ..............62.27 C Grade Fish Creek .....193.36 Tarwin ...........170.75 Toora .............103.15 Stony Creek ....95.77 MDU ................59.29 Foster................55.30

40 20 16 0 60 40 38 20 14 8 56 46 34 32 8 4

17 & Under Fish Creek .....187.20 Foster...............91.27 Tarwin .............82.50 MDU ................69.89 15 & Under Foster.............222.50 Toora .............138.61 Fish Creek .....128.31 Tarwin .............90.66 Stony Creek......26.24 13 & Under MDU ..............545.63 Foster.............147.16 Toora .............120.55 Tarwin .............69.31 Fish Creek ........30.59 Stony Creek......30.83

34 20 10 8

60 44 36 28 8 4

LDNA netball results Results - Saturday, August 3 11 & Under Group 1: Mt Eccles Blue 12 d Mt Eccles Pink 6, St Laurence Maroon 11 d Leongatha Parrots Budgies 6, St Laurence Gold 16 d Town 2, Mirboo North 8 d Inverloch Kongwak Blue 3.

11 & Under Group 2: Mt Ecccles Purple 6 d Town 2, Mirboo North 11 d St Laurence Maroon 4.

13 & Under Group 1: Leongatha Parrots Budgies 18 d Korumburra Bena 16, Mt Eccles White 16 d Mt Eccles Yellow 14, Inverloch Konwak Blue 17 d St Laurence 16.

13 & Under Group 2: Mirboo North Gold 8 d St Laurence 5, Mirboo North Purple 19 d Town 3, Inverloch Kongwak Yellow 17 d Mt Eccles Purple 2.

15 & Under: Mt Eccles

White 21 d Inverloch Kongwak Yellow 12, Mirboo North 22 d St Laurence Maroon 15, Town 33 d Mt Eccles Aqua 20, St Laurence Blue 19 d Inverloch Kongwak Blue 16.

17 & Under / C Grade: Mirboo North Gold 43 d St Laurence 26, Mt Eccles Silver 41 d Mt Eccles White 40, Mirboo North Purple 44 d Town Tangerine 33, Meeniuan & District 40 d Town Black 29.

Open: MDU 3 d Town 42, Mt Eccles Silver 51 d Mt Eccles Aqua 33, St Laurence White 38 d St Laurence Maroon 27.

Ladders 13 & Under Group 1 Mt Eccles White ................. 90 L Parrots Budgies ............. 167 Mt Eccles Yellow............... 131 Korumburra Bena ........... 102 Inver K’wak Blue................. 60 St Laurence .......................... 50 13 & Under Group 2 Mirboo North ................... 190

22 22 14 10 6 2 20

Mirboo Nth Gold .............. 147 St Laurence ......................... 82 Inver K’wak Yellow............ 62 Town .................................... 79 Mt Eccles Purple .................. 39 15 & Under Town .................................. 223 Mt Eccles Aqua................. 107 St Laurence Blue .............. 123 Mt Eccles White ............... 101 Inver K’wak Blue................. 85 Inver K’wak Yellow ............. 90 St Laur Maroon .................... 74 Mirboo North ....................... 51 17 & Under / C Grade Meeniyan & Dist .............. 160 Mirboo Nth Purple........... 119 Town Tangerine ................ 112 Mt Eccles Silver ................ 105 Town Black .......................... 95 Mt Eccles White ................... 87 St Laurence .......................... 79 Mirboo North Gold .............. 72 Open MDU .................................. 158 Mt Eccles Silver ................ 125 Town .................................. 128 St Laurence White ........... 105 St Laurence Maroon ............. 63 Mt Eccles Aqua .................... 52

Foster B Grade defender Deanna Brown contemplates her next move.

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Simone Dekker stretches to impressively catch the ball for Leongatha B Grade on Saturday.

LDNA TWILIGHT NETBALL

LDNA umpires

COMPETITION

Saturday, August 10

RECREATION RESERVE LEONGATHA

10am: ALL Abilities: Brittany Price, Alex Ritchie 11am: Anita Gourlay, Emma Smith, Pat Kuhne, Abby McColl, Lilly Worsfold, Charlotte Exelby, Bek Vagg, Phil Smith, Katrina Spark, Alicia Prentice, Georgia Hamilton, Louise Strickland, Hayley Bourke, Elle Douglas and Zara Gardener.

12 noon: Angelique Dunlevie, Louise Bruce, Lorri McKenzie, Ashleigh Challis, Sue Ritichie, Paul Kemper, Pat Kuhne, Chloe Prentice, Anita Gourlay, Ashleigh Poland, Abagail Exelby, Zara McKenzie, Amy Smith, Jacinta Muhovics, Sophie Clarke and Jade McRea. 1pm: Belinda Whiteside, Chelsea Hoffman, Jesseme Arnason, Brittany Price, Jacinta Muhovics, Lauren Baudinette, Bek Vagg and Barb Challis.

2.20pm: Abagail Exelby, Steph Thoonen, Lilly Worsfold, Jade Hamilton, Mitch Price, Angelique Dunlevie, Anna Patterson and Phil Smith.

Enquiries: Anita Gourlay, umpire coordinator 0418 135 624,

STARTS September 3 & 4 12 week competition

TUESDAY Ladies section A & B

WEDNESDAY Mixed section 1 & 2

Team entry through ‘L&DNA Leongatha & District Netball Association Inc.’ Facebook Page Entries close August 23, 2019

For more information contact Phil Smith 0437 624 261 tpsmith@dcsi.net.au or Emma Smith 0419 689 217 (text only)

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• Tooradin-Dalmore v Phillip Island

Bulldogs win a thriller

THE Phillip Island Bulldogs remain unSECOND-placed Mirboo North is fully defeated after a thrilling comeback win refreshed after last week’s bye and ready against Tooradin-Dalmore. to tackle undefeated Mid Gippsland ladBoth sides displayed grit and determination, der leader, Yallourn Yallourn North, at with just two points in it at the final siren.

Play quickly moved towards the Seagulls’ end Tigerland this Saturday.

YYN, which is three games clear of the Tigers, has taken all before it this season and will be a most difficult proposition for Mirboo North to encounter.

In 2019, the unconquered Bombers have a percentage of 334.94 with an average winning margin of 85 points.

Power forwards Keenan Hughes and Dean MacDonald, with 78 and 67 goals respectively, are the cornerstone of YYN’s scoring and have sent shivers through every defence in the MGFL. Other consistent contributors for the Bombers have been player-coach Barrie Burnett, Mitchell Luck, Elliott De Carli and Darcy Shellcott.

Mirboo North is hoping skipper Damien Turner, Tristan Salerno, Clancy Bennett, Mitchell Wightman and Brayden Wilson can continue their recent form.

The Tigers will need a fool-proof battle plan if they’re to bring down the high-flying Bombers.

Come what may, Mirboo North will compete in its 17th consecutive finals series the following weekend.

MGFNL J. Holdsworth (Traf) .... (3) 28 M. Dow (Y-YN) ............ (1) 26 C. Hughes (Y-YN) ........ (3) 22 E. Stanton (Bool)......... (0) 22 B. Darby-Lock (Y-YN).. (0) 22 T. Wyatt (Traf) ............. (0) 21 M. Gore (Y-YN) ........... (1) 21 C. Le Page (Mirb N) .... (0) 20

SENIORS Yall-Yall North ... 334.94 68 Mirboo North .... 182.65 56 Hill End ........... 181.17 52 Morwell East..... 142.41 52 Yinnar............. 123.87 40 Trafalgar ...............104.99 26 Newborough ..........49.76 20 Boolarra .................33.75 20 Thorpdale ...............29.41 6 GOALKICKERS K. Hughes (Y-YN) ........ (3) 78 D. McDonald (Y-YN).... (6) 67 C. Saunders (Hill E) ..... (8) 64 M. Coutts (Yinn).......... (2) 44 J. Mitchell (Newb) ....... (3) 34 L. Mulqueen (Hill E) .... (5) 32 B. Wilson (Mirb N) ...... (0) 28 D. Hutchison (Morw) .. (4) 28 B. Bosman (Traf) ......... (0) 26 D. Hayes (Traf) ............ (0) 26 M. Powell (Thorp) ....... (0) 26

RESERVES Yall-Yall Nth ..... 382.31 68 Trafalgar.......... 184.89 56 Yinnar............. 220.30 48 Morwell East..... 167.86 40 Hill End ........... 108.73 40 Boolarra .................91.27 36 Mirboo North .........73.09 28 Newborough ..........63.30 20 Thorpdale .................9.26 4 GOALKICKERS L. Visser (Yinnar) ........ (6) 51 T. Phillips (Y-YN) ......... (1) 46

THIRDS Trafalgar.......... 214.80 36 Yall-Yall Nth ..... 166.11 28 Hill End .............71.60 18 Mirboo North ......40.68 6 GOALKICKERS J. Robinson (Y-YN) ...........25 L. Fry (Y-YN) .....................25 B. Claridge (Traf) ...............15 C. Burgess (Traf) ...............15 B. Julin (Y-YN) ..................14 B. Harding (Y-YN) .............14 H. Alexander-Hicks (MN)...12 K. Weir (Y-YN) ..................12 M. Devon (Traf) .................12 B. Paul (Hill E)...................11

FOURTHS Yinnar.............760.66 100 Yall-Yall Nth .....141.62 66 Trafalgar..........113.00 66 Mirboo North ....129.14 46 Morwell East...... 55.21 28 Newborough .........26.21 11 Hill End .................22.11 10 GOALKICKERS S. Lissa (Yinnar) ......... (5) 42 J. Wyntjes (Yinn) ........ (0) 38 P. Winmar (Mirb N) ..... (4) 26 H. Hopkins (Traf)......... (0) 25 W. Hester (Y-YN) ......... (0) 19 M. Porykali (Yinn) ....... (2) 18 Q. O’Kane (Mirb N)...... (2) 17 M. McCafferty (Yinn)... (2) 16 E. Woodall (Mirb N) .... (1) 16 W. Lewis (Mirb N) ....... (5) 15 D. Makepeace (Yinn) ... (2) 15

Leongatha Junior Footy CGJFL ladders UNDER 12 W Yinnar............13 Trafalgar.........10 L’gatha Gold ....9 L’gatha Green...9 Mirboo North ...8 Moe Maroons.... 7 Hill & Rovers..... 6 New Blues ......... 6 Morwell Royal ... 5 Morwell Navy .... 2 Boolarra ............ 1 Yallourn Nth ...... 0

L D 0 0 3 0 3 1 4 0 3 1 6 0 7 0 7 0 7 0 11 0 11 0 13 0

% Pts 975.71 52 240.09 40 218.47 38 174.80 36 141.48 34 137.03 28 109.89 24 94.30 24 92.70 24 37.42 8 17.26 4 12.90 0

UNDER 12 Leongatha Green 7.9.51 d Morwell Navy 0.0.0 Leongatha Green best: J. Bennett, M. Sheahan, C. Richards, T. Hibberson, A. McInnes, H. Scrimshaw.

Morwell Navy best: B. Luxford, M. Blewett, T. Doultree, V. Williams, C. Raines, J. Wilson.

Leongatha Gold 6.2.38 d Mirboo North 2.2.14

Leongatha Gold best: A. Williams, T. McKenzie, Z. Borg, J. Goldsmith, M. Croatto, C. Reid.

W L D % Pts Mirboo North best: J. Cook, T. Moe Maroons ...9 1 0 328.32 48 McGrath, C. Snell, O. Budd, P. L’gatha Gold ....9 1 0 199.33 48 Wheeler, M. Woodall.

L’gatha Green...7 3 0 187.29 40 UNDER 14 Trafalgar.........6 4 0 143.53 36 Leongatha Gold 8.6.54 d Yinnar............6 4 0 114.36 36 Mirboo North .... 4 6 0 117.63 28 Mirboo North 6.6.42 Hill & Rovers..... 3 7 0 52.37 24 Leongatha Gold goals: B. Stewart 3, R. Dal Pozzo 2, R. Checkley, W. Morwell Royal ... 1 9 0 27.43 16 Croatto, S. Borg. Best: W. Brown, New Blues ......... 0 10 0 23.52 12 R. Checkley, J. Smith, B. Stewart, S. Borg, J. Fixter.

Mirboo North goals: L. Bishop 3, P. Winmar 2, B. Peters. Best: P. UNDER 10 Winmar, H. Reville-Gent, J. Chila, Leongatha Green 6.8.44 d L. Anders, R. Treacy, J. Rawlings.

UNDER 14

Morwell Navy 1.0.6

Leongatha Green best: B. Elkin, S. Kreutzberger, J. Andronaco, M. Andronaco, H. Pitts, H. Richards.

Morwell Navy best: L. Ainsworth, H. Gaunt, J. Dunn, T. Cook.

before the Islanders fought back, with Brendan Kimber slotting the first goal of the game one minute in.

It wasn’t long before Tooradin’s Nicholas Lang managed the first for his side too.

The Seagulls ramped up the pressure, doing well to make intercept marks in the Islanders’ forward line.

The Seagulls took advantage of the Islanders’ early downed spirits to secure their second goal and maintain a four-point lead.

When they did gain possession, the home side was taking their time with the ball.

A behind to Henry Shawcross was followed up by a goal to Jaymie Youle for the Bulldogs.

Tooradin-Dalmore was too strong in the first term though, booting late goals to take a 13-point lead into the first break.

The Seagulls kicked proceedings off in the second term, with Jordan Patullo finishing off a great team move with a classy goal.

The move re-focused the Seagulls though, with Matt Livermore and Cam Brown each managing a major within a minute of one another.

This gave the home side a 57-47 lead at the main break.

The third term saw the game continue kick-forkick, with each team trading blows throughout.

Hayden Bruce and Cam Pederson were firing

UP THE ANTE: Cam Pederson closes down his Seagulls opponent. The Bulldogs’ final quarter pressure was the catalyst behind their thrilling victory. for the Dogs, while Lang, Butler and Dean for the Seagulls remained a thorn in Phillip Island’s side.

With the home side leading by 11 points at the final break, Phillip Island had it all to do.

The team responded however, and ramped up their pressure at the final change of ends to restrict the Seagulls to two goals.

The visitors then put an extra four on the board

through determination and fast play to see them take home the win 91-89.

Seniors: Phillip Island 13.13.91 d Tooradin-Dalmore 14.5.89.

Reserves: Tooradin-Dalmore 10.12.72 d Phillip Island 6.3.39.

Thirds: Phillip Island 11.11.77 d Tooradin-Dalmore 2.4.16.

Dirty and Truckie motor to 650 Thirty-nine-year-old Travis has played both in came back year after year was simple: “I’ve met the seniors and twos. so many people along the way, including Nick.

On Saturday he was back in the senior side, That’s the best part of it. These people become TARWIN stalwarts Nick ‘Dirty’ McRae battling it out in a bruising encounter. lifelong friends.” and Travis ‘Truckie’ Cameron brought After the game, with a beer in one hand and “The pinnacle for me was winning the preup 650 games when their side took on a sausage roll in the other, the much respected miership in 2004. As much fun as that was, so‘Truckie’ seemed as youthful as any of the young cially I’ve had just as much fun when we haven’t Foster at Shark Park on Saturday.

While the result was far from ideal (it’s been a guns ready to lead the club in the future. It’s clear been winning,” he said.

“The club has been awesome. The kids are tough season for Tarwin and the Tigers are in fine there may be a few miles on the clock, but the coming through now. I can see myself here for anform), there is little doubt the pair will be pulling wheels haven’t fallen off just yet.

Starting back in 1999, he said the reason he other 30 years, as long as it all keeps going.” on the boots for some time yet.

The season may be done and dusted, but hope burns bright among these members of the Tarwin faithful. They love the jumper and love the club.

They revel in friendships and brotherhood as much as wins on the board.

Nick, the Sharks’ captain, has variously played in the ruck, as a key defender and as a forward.

He has picked up an armful of awards along the way to 300.

The 37-year-old will be back again next season, whatever happens with the Alberton League and the clubs’ possible moves somewhere else.

“The way it is, is the way it’s going to be,” he said.

“I think all we can do is be positive about it.

We’ll just keep playing, no matter what league we’re in.”

And the milestone?

“Getting to 300 games really is good. It’s good to get reward and there are a lot of years where DIRTY’S DAY: Tarwin Football Club captain Nick McRae (pictured) played his 300th you get to play with different people. That’s the game in the blue and white on Saturday, alongside good mate Travis Cameron, who played his 350th game. most positive thing,” he said.

Matt Dunn

• Lang Lang v Poowong

Magpies fly past Lang Lang POOWONG travelled to Lang Lang on van, Will Lumby and Thomas Wyatt playing well sides adding a goal each.

Jack Hazendonk scored a great goal for PooSaturday to grab what was an important down back.

At the first break the score was 31-0 in favour wong, showing good skill and accuracy to slot it win.

With the finals coming up all games are critical in the run up and any loss could cost a club the second chance or a place in the finals. It was good to see both clubs support the TAC Towards Zero Round, which is being supported by thousands of clubs.

Poowong added Chris Doria, Ash Waterstone and Mitch Cochrane, and lost Joseph Bisognin (unavailable), Hayden Wallis and Macy Hanbrook.

The Magpies kicked to the Nyora end and opened the quarter with five goals through Chris Doria, Mitch Cochrane, James Doria and two good goals to Jack Hazendonk.

Lang Lang failed to score, with Jayden Sulli-

of Poowong.

Lang Lang came out after quarter-time and with loose men across the centre they were able to put a lot of pressure on Poowong's backline, adding four goals and two point.

The Magpies’one goal for the term was kicked

by James Doria.

The away side led by 12 points at half-time.

Poowong were looking vulnerable and Lang Lang could see a chance. Poowong would have to lift their tackle rate and make players more accountable, something vital to winning finals matches.

The third quarter was a tight contest with both

home from distance.

The lead remained 12 points at the final break, the game very much there for the taking.

Lang Lang had the breeze in the final term but it was Poowong who did the attacking, with goals to Trevor Hooker sealing the 62-36 win.

The Magpies remain third on the ladder and will face another test to stay in the top three when they take on sixth spot Nyora this week.

Seniors: Poowong 9.8.62 d Lang Lang 5.6.36.

Reserves: Poowong 8.11.59 d Lang Lang 2.4.16.

U18: Poowong 18.17.125 d Lang Lang 1.0.6.

U16: Poowong 9.14.68 d Lang Lang 2.4.16.

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FOOTBALL

SENIORS ND

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KILCUNDA BASS 2.2-14 DEF BY INVERLOCH KONGWAK 16.12-108 GARFIELD 14.13-97 DEF DALYSTON 2.10-22 KOO WEE RUP 10.11-71 DEF BUNYIP 5.7-37

WEST GIPPSLAND FOOTBALL LEAGUE

®

CORA LYNN 23.17-155 DEF WARRAGUL INDUSTRIALS 6.6-42

KORUMBURRA-BENA 6.9-45 DEF BY NAR NAR GOON 14.12-96 TOORADIN-DALMORE 14.5-89 DEF BY PHILLIP ISLAND 13.13-91

WONTHAGGI 5672 0800 FOUNTAIN GATE 8796 6777 WARRAGUL 5623 9000 MOE 5127 9500

MORWELL 5120 0200 TRALAGON 5175 6700 SALE 5149 5100

• Kilcunda-Bass v Inverloch-Kongwak

Sea Eagles swoop on top four spot INVERLOCH-Kongwak held KilcundaBass to a single goal for three quarters of footy on its way to securing a top four spot on Saturday.

The away side ran riot in the first two quarters, setting up an impressive 94-point win.

Things could not have started better for I-K, as their midfield ran rampant against a shell-shocked Kilcunda-Bass side.

Beattie-Powell, who had an impressive four goals for the game, and Toussaint were excellent with the ball for the Sea Eagles, while Cross martialled a strong defence.

This dominant showing saw the visitors go into the first break with a remarkable 42-1 lead.

The Panthers were able to get a goal on the board in the second term, but this was all they could celebrate for the first half, with I-K continuing to dominate around the ground.

Gibbins made his presence felt in the second term and this, combined with a clear advantage in contests and accurate kicking, led to a 74-7 halftime lead for the Sea Eagles.

The struggles continued for Kilcunda-Bass in attack, with the team again being held to a single HUNTING GROUND: Callum Cusack hunts down Kilcunda-Bass captain Jake Weightpoint for a whole term in the third. man. The Sea Eagles’ pressure was a key factor in their win.

I-K also struggled though, with the side only

• Korumburra-Bena v Nar Nar Goon

Giants tumble in final term NAR Nar Goon grabbed a top five spot on with the away side leading by 15 at the final break.

No one would have foreseen what was to come Saturday after a huge fourth quarter saw however, with Nar Nar Goon completely blitzing the them come away with a convincing win home team in every aspect during the fourth quarter. over the Giants in Korumburra.

Their midfield work was unstoppable, with Black-

The Goon booted five goals six in the final term and held Korumburra-Bena scoreless to secure an important 96-45 win.

The game started even, with both sides accumulating a significant amount of the ball in the middle and creating opportunities through fast ball and player movement.

Cann and Walker got on the scoreboard for the Giants in the first term, ensuring their side hung tough and went into the quarter-time all square at 20 apiece.

The away side began to gain the upper hand in the second quarter though, with Blackwood playing a dominant role on the ball and McDermott and Stevens combining well up front.

On the back of this swing, Nar Nar Goon went into half-time with a 46-30 lead.

The Giants held tough in the third term, clearly coming out of the gates motivated and with something to prove.

Their ball skills were impressive in the wet conditions, and strong play from Simmons and Snooks seemed to have them right back in the contest.

The teams kicked two goals each in a very even term,

wood and co winning huge amounts of the footy in the contest and dealing it to their outside players with precision.

McDermott and Stevens benefited heavily from this in the forward line, and finished with three each for the game.

Nar Nar Goon’s defensive pressure was also ferocious, the team applying strong tackle pressure and spoiling the ball at each Giants marking contest.

The away side held Korumburra-Bena scoreless in the term and emerged 51-point winners.

They will now play Phillip Island this week in a huge test to keep their top five spot, while the Giants will take on a Bunyip side also vying for a finals position.

Seniors: Nar Nar Goon 14.12.96 d Korumburra-Bena 6.9.45.

Reserves: Nar Nar Goon 7.13.55 d Korumburra-Bena 4.5.29.

Thirds: Nar Nar Goon 8.6.54 d Korumburra-Bena 2.2.14.

Bailey Patterson boots the ball inside Fourths: Korumburra-Bena 5.4.34 d 50 for the Giants.

Nar Nar Goon 3.9.27.

• Garfield v Dalyston

Garfield star against Dalyston The Magpies continued to miss opportunities THE Dalyston Magpies had no luck at the weekend, going up against a tough at the start of the fourth quarter, while Garfield efficient.

Garfield side which led in all four quar- wasDalyston’s Tylah Osbaldeston was moving ters of their 75-point win. quickly in the backline, intercepting kicks and

The Stars managed to add three majors on the board early on, while the Magpies tried a few times but could only manage behinds.

The Magpies’ first goal came in the second term off the boot of skipper Blake Carew, who was wearing number 0 to highlight the fact that zero lives lost on our roads is possible.

The Stars’ goal kicking accuracy improved, succeeding in four out of five attempts at the big sticks in the third term.

Dalyston struggled to find opportunities for goal, but one successful attempt from Dean Wylie WINGS CLIPPED: The Magpies’ Josh 15 minutes into the third quarter helped boost Thomas flies to contest the ruck against Gar- morale. field. Unfortunately his side could not get goThe home team led the Magpies 61-19 at the ing in their big loss. final break.

working to stop the Stars from getting too far ahead.

Despite a trying defence by the Magpies, it was goal after goal for the home side.

Dalyston’s Ryan Silver did manage to turn a potential goal for the home side into a behind after a touch just a few metres outside of the posts, ensuring it wasn’t all a walk in the park for the Stars.

Two minutes from the final siren the home team missed two easy chances, but it didn’t matter, with the team coming away with a 97-22 win.

Seniors: Garfield 14.13.97 d Dalyston 2.10.22.

Reserves: Garfield 20.12.132 d Dalyston 2.5.17.

Thirds: Garfield 13.8.86 d Dalyston 9.4.58.

Fourths: Garfield 20.12.132 d Dalyston 0.0.0.

managing one shot on goal, which they converted for a major.

Despite the 72-point lead at the final break, the away side were determined to improve on their third quarter effort and did so in the final term.

The side held Kilcunda-Bass to a single goal for the quarter while they booted four through impressive attacking play from Beattie-Powell, Toussaint and Gibbins.

The Sea Eagles finished with nine separate goal-kickers and a 108-14 win.

The Panthers will face Garfield away this week in an attempt to avoid the wooden spoon, while the Sea Eagles will play Tooradin-Dalmore at home.

Seniors: Inverloch-Kongwak 16.12.108 d Kilcunda-Bass 2.2.14.

Reserves: Inverloch-Kongwak 16.16.112 d Kilcunda-Bass 6.4.40.

West Gippsland Football Netball League

ROUND 17 SENIORS W L D

%

Pts

Phillip Is.... 16 0 1 283 66 Cora Lynn .. 13 2 1 172 54 Toor/Dalm .. 12 4 1 146 50 Inv-K’wak... 11 6 0 164 44 Nar Nar G.... 10 7 0 114 40 Bunyip......... 10 6 0 113 40 KooWeeRup ... 9 7 0 110 40 Garfield ......... 7 9 1 90 30 Kor-Bena .......4 13 0 56 16 Warr Indus ....2 14 0 45 8 Dalyston ........2 14 0 44 8 Kil-Bass.........2 15 0 39 8 GOALKICKERS N. Gardiner (Cora L)......(7) 68 A. Dean (Toor-Dal) ........(3) 57 J. Wells (KooW) ............(2) 56 C. Pedersen (Ph Is) .......(2) 50 S. Gibbins (Inv-K) .........(3) 39 J. Suarez (Toor-Dal) ......(0) 39 T. Mahoney (Inv-K) .......(0) 38 D. Sheen (KooW) ..........(1) 36 N. Langley (Cora L) .......(4) 36 T. McDermott (Nar G) ...(3) 30

RESERVES W L D

%

Toor/Dalm .. 14 3 0 297 Phillip Is.... 13 4 0 187 KooWeeRup. 12 4 0 162 Bunyip ...... 12 5 0 176 Inv-K’wak... 10 7 0 128 Garfield ....... 10 7 0 112 Nar Nar G ....... 9 8 0 119 Cora Lynn...... 8 9 0 140 Warr Indus ....4 13 0 44 Dalyston ........4 12 0 40 Kor-Bena .......3 14 0 43 Kil-Bass.........2 15 0 33 GOALKICKERS

THIRDS W L D

%

Pts

Phillip Is... 15 0 0 298 100 Bunyip ..... 11 4 0 214 73 Inv-K’wak.. 11 4 0 175 73 Cora Lynn . 10 5 0 182 66 Toor/Dal ... 10 5 0 150 66 Nar Nar G .... 10 5 1 176 65 Koo Wee Rup..6 10 0 80 37 Warr Indus ...5 10 1 82 34 Kor-Bena ......4 12 0 59 25 Garfield ........2 14 0 44 12 Dalyston .......0 15 0 10 0 GOALKICKERS J. Verhagen (Cora L) .....(3) 44 D. Mooney (Bunyip) ......(6) 37 L. Kinder (Warr) ............(3) 34 D. Taylor (Nar G) ...........(2) 33 J. Garnham (Inv-K) .......(0) 30 J. Trezise (Toor-Dal) ......(1) 27 N. Anderson (Ph Is) ......(0) 22 J. Sheeran (Toor-Dal) ....(0) 22 M. Sellars (Ph Is) ..........(0) 22 Pts H. Brain (Nar G) ............(1) 20 56 52 FOURTHS 52 W L D % Pts 48 Phillip Is... 12 3 0 285 80 40 Nar Nar G... 11 4 0 271 73 40 Garfield .... 11 4 0 228 73 36 Inv-K’wak.. 11 5 0 186 68 32 Kor-Bena ....9 5 0 157 64 16 KooWeeRup .. 7 8 0 120 46 16 Bunyip..........3 11 0 64 21 12 Cora Lynn.....2 12 0 23 14 8 Dalyston .......0 14 0 9 0

O. Fitzpatrick (Inv-K) .....(5) 53 D. Hull (Toor-Dal) ..........(2) 39 D. Young (Bunyip).........(1) 34 A. Splatt (Toor-Dal) .......(1) 30 D. Larkin (Ph Is)............(0) 29 K. Taylor (Ph Is) ............(1) 29 J. Wilson (Cora L) .........(1) 22 B. Van Der Pas (Garf)....(6) 22 L. Thomas (Nar G) ........(1) 21 M. Cameron (KooW) .....(0) 20 S. Greaves (KooW) .......(2) 20

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Elimination Final August 10 Fish Creek v Toora at Terrill Park

MID GIPPSLAND Round 18: August 10 Mirboo North v Yall-Yall Nth Trafalgar v Newborough Morwell East v Yinnar Boolarra v Hill End Thorpdale - Bye

GOALKICKERS C. Pursell (Nar G) ..........(2) 42 J. Garnham (Inv-K) .......(3) 32 I. Braaksma (Garf) ........(2) 26 M. Walton (Ph Is)..........(3) 25 J. Cuman (Kor-Bena) ....(2) 24 D. Parker (KooW) ..........(1) 23 E. Hatley-Smith (Bun) ...(0) 22 F. Parker (Nar Nar G) .....(0) 20 K. Walker (Kor-Bena) ....(1) 19 J. Pickering (Garf) .........(4) 15 O. Kane-Gillard (Ph Is) ..(0) 15

GIPPSLAND Round 16: August 10 Traralgon v Warragul Sale v Leongatha Moe v Maffra Bairnsdale v Wonthaggi Drouin v Morwell

WEST GIPPSLAND Round 18: August 10 Bunyip v Korumburra Bena Dalyston v Cora Lynn Garfield v Kilcunda Bass Inv K’wak v Tooradin-Dalm Nar Nar Goon v Phillip Is Warragul Ind v KooWeeRup

ELLINBANK Round 17: August 10 Poowong v Nyora

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• Fish Creek v MDU

Fish Creek edge out improving MDU FISH Creek travelled to Meeniyan for the last round of the home and away season to take on MDU, the most improved side in the competition.

the first five minutes of the third term and with the crowd sparked again it was game on.

Fishy then stemmed the flow and worked their way into the quarter through a John Danckert goal.

MDU would not be denied however and back-toback goals again to Hawkins and Edwards leveled the scores at 57 apiece.

Shaw continued his dominance for the Roos though, kicking two late goals and giving his side a 13-point final break lead. MDU booted the first major of the final term and pressed the Fish Creek defence.

The away team managed to slow the play however, and when Shaw got his sixth goal of the day from a great pickup and snap, the chances of a Demon upset all but disappeared.

Fish Creek controlled the remainder of the game, eventually winning by 14 points.

Fish Creek will take on Toora at home this week in the Elimination Final, with a gritty win against MDU perhaps just what the doctor ordered at this stage of the season.

The Kangaroos were missing some key players and knew they were going to be in for a serious challenge.

The game was played as part of the TAC Towards Zero Round, with captains wearing number zero to promote the message of road safety and a hope for zero deaths on the roads.

The game started with an exciting and even opening quarter, with Fish Creek’s Shaw carrying on his recent form in front of goals and MDU producing chances for Hawkins and Edwards.

The Roos went into the first change 16 points up. Two goals apiece in the second quarter saw neither side able to get any real advantage.

Fish Creek’s captains Smith and HarfieldPark were showing the way, while Stewart and Corry were active for the Demons. The third term continued down the same path, with neither side able to gain a proper advantage.

MDU’s Sam Edwards was proving a handful Seniors: Fish Creek 11.11.77 d MDU 10.3.63.

CLOSE BATTLE: Fish Creek’s Will Voorham gathers the ball against MDU with support up front and kicked monstrous 60-metre goals.

Reserves: Fish Creek 8.3.51 d MDU 5.9.39. from teammate Lachie Gay. This had the margin back to four points within Thirds: MDU 10.8.68 d Fish Creek 0.2.2.

• Stony Creek v Toora

Stony secures second “We felt we’d have more power in the second TOUGH defensive play was the approach half and it did turn out that way,” coach Anderson for Stony Creek on Saturday, as they shut said. down Toora to set up a 65-23 win and “Logan and Patton dominated the backline achieve second spot on the ladder. and when they had the ball they switched it out The home team kept the Magpies to just eight points in the first half on their way to a vital win.

Maroons coach Scott Anderson was relieved his team managed to secure a top two finish for finals.

“The main thing out of the game is we’ve cemented second spot,” he said.“It gives us the double chance and a week off, which we will also need.”

Toora got on the board first, but it would be the only goal they scored for the entire first half. The home side got completely on top in the middle, getting first use of the footy and locking it in their forward-line quickly. By half-time the Maroons had a 36-8 lead.

“They had the breeze in the first quarter and got up and about early,” coach Anderson said.

“Dylan Zuidema then got on top in the ruck halfway through the first quarter and was feeding Marriott, Atkins and McKenzie.”

As heavy rain came and went in the last two terms, Stony Creek stood tall, cutting off almost any attack the toora team made on their defence and spreading out wide to attack and score.

Paton and Logan were integral to the Maroons’ dominance and style of play and Jackson Nolan, Byrnes and Edgerton, who had seven goals between them, reaped the rewards of their team’s build up from defence to attack.

ALBERTON FOOTBALL LEAGUE SENIORS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Foster .... 14 1 0 239.56 56 Stony Ck . 10 5 0 110.47 40 Fish Ck.....9 6 0 129.33 36 Toora ...... 5 10 0 75.19 20 MDU.......... 4 11 0 73.41 16 Tarwin ....... 3 12 0 58.72 12 GOALKICKERS T. McGowan (Foster) .... (1) 51 J. Shaw (Fish Ck) ......... (6) 45 S. Hawkins (MDU) ....... (3) 34 M. Baxter (Toora) ......... (1) 33 D. Granger (Foster) ...... (5) 24 M. Clark (Foster) .......... (2) 22 J. Nolan (Stony) ........... (1) 22 N Dickinson (Tarwin) ... (0) 20 J. Maurilli-P (Toora) ..... (1) 18 J. Smith (Fish Ck) ........ (1) 15 B. Mitchell (Toora) ....... (0) 15 B. Cooper (Fish Ck) ...... (0) 15 B. Neville (Foster) ........ (1) 15

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Foster .... 13 2 Stony Ck.. 12 3 Fish Ck.....8 7 Tarwin .... 4 11 MDU.......... 4 11 Toora ......... 4 11

0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

255.03 192.72 84.80 72.39 68.84 44.01

52 48 32 16 16 16

GOALKICKERS B. Nolan (Stony) .......... (6) 69 M. Green (Foster) ......... (1) 42 J. Bright (Foster) .......... (0) 30 N. Mathieson (MDU) .... (2) 25 A. Bright (Fish Ck)........ (2) 21 A. Wilson (Fish Ck) ...... (2) 19 D. Annable (Foster) ...... (8) 17 P. McRae (Tarwin) ........ (0) 14 C. Cary (Stony) ............ (0) 14 J. Staley (Fish Ck) ........ (0) 13

THIRDS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

MDU...... 12 0 0 713.75 48 Stony Ck ...6 5 0 67.01 28 Foster ......5 5 1 158.69 22 Fish Ck .......3 8 1 47.25 14 Toora ..........1 9 0 35.02 4 GOALKICKERS S. Pearce (MDU) .......... (2) 40 Z. Duursma (Foster) ..... (0) 29 K. Dorling (Fish Ck) ...... (0) 23 S. Bright (MDU) ........... (2) 21 B. Cantwell (MDU) ....... (1) 15 J. Bright (Stony) .......... (0) 14 A. Rhodes (Toora) ........ (0) 12 L. Cocksedge (Fish C) .. (0) 11 L. Elliott (Stony) ........... (0) 11 A. Dyke (Stony Ck) ....... (0) 10 B. Martin (MDU) .......... (1) 10

and allowed us to move it quickly, and look really sharp.”

With Toora unable to muster more than two goals in the final two terms, the Maroons ran away 65-23 winners. The team will now get a week off before they take on flag favourites Foster for a spot in the Grand Final, a game in which coach Anderson believes his side has nothing to lose.

“We’ve got nothing to lose. Everyone expects Foster to win the flag so we’ve just got to have a crack,” he said.

“It’s going to be tough but we’ll give it a good go.”

Seniors: Stony Creek 9.11.65 d Toora 3.5.23.

Reserves: Stony Creek 11.11.77 d Toora 1.6.12.

Thirds: Stony Creek d Toora (by forfeit).

FLAT OUT: Jayden Nolan gets the handball away while under pressure from Toora. Stony Creek’s ability to play efficient footy in the contest decided the game. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @fourcourners framing.

• Tarwin v Foster

Fine-tuned Foster spoil party FOSTER achieved an impressive win our structures worked really well,” he said.

“The boys are taking note that you’ve really heading into finals, defeating Tarwin got to be in top of it come this time of year.” handily and spoiling opposition players It was their midfield structure which dominatNick McRae’s 300th and Travis Camer- ed the game from the outset. on’s 350th game celebrations.

Neville and Clark were in strong form for the The Tigers held the Sharks to just one goal for the first three terms, completely dominating for a 101-23 win away from home.

Player-coach Brad Rooney was happy with his team’s adherence to the structures and gameplan.

“I think it was just about being well set up and

away side, winning the ball consistently and giving their team many chances up front with their clearance work.

The home side struggled to cope, with Foster piling on scoreboard pressure and locking the Sharks in their defensive 50, leading to a 6-36 quarter-time score.

“We took ascendency in the middle and really controlled the game around stoppages through that,” coach Rooney said.

“Nev and Clarkey were good in the middle and I think they got on the end of a couple as well to finish off their hard work, which was pleasing.”

Foster continued their relentless play in the second term, holding Tarwin scoreless through the quarter with strong on-ball pressure, and giving Granger, who had five goals for the day, multiple opportunities.

This resulted in a 64-6 half-time lead.

Tarwin tried to withstand the onslaught in the third term, but again to no avail, as Foster continued their efficient play.

Their ball skills, combined with their intense pressure, were too effective against the vulnerable home side, and created an 86-9 lead at threequarter time.

“I thought the skills around the ground were as good as they have been,” coach Rooney said.

“It was definitely the best aspect of our game.”

Tarwin managed to play their opponents more Foster’s Levi De Niese-Mcgregor (21) is congratulated by his teammates after kicking evenly in the final term, with both teams being held to two goals for the quarter.

his only goal for the day.

It was not enough though and Foster came away 78-point winners.

While the result ensured Tarwin the wooden spoon tag for 2019, top spot Foster will now use their week-long break to prepare for their SemiFinal against the Maroons.

Seniors: Foster 13.23.101 d Tarwin 3.5.23.

Reserves: Foster 14.7.91 d Tarwin 0.10.10.

SOLID PERFORMANCE: Tarwin defender Jack Dunn clears the ball during a tough day at the office.

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• Leongatha v Drouin

‘Tommy time’ for Gatha TOM Marriott was seemingly back to his around the ground paid dividends in the first term, and if it could not get there first, it would apply best for the Parrots on Saturday, starring with the home side taking a 30-6 lead into quarter- strong tackling pressure.

This, combined with quick and efficient ball time. in his team’s big win over Drouin.

This pattern continued in the second term and movement, led to many chances up front for MarThe gun midfielder accumulated a lot of the footy and kicked four goals to help Leongatha to a 121-point win, keeping its top three chances alive.

Coach Paul Carbis was satisfied with Marriott’s performance, and is thrilled to see him getting back to his best.

“Tom was working well both inside and outside and three of his four goals were in the final quarter, so he’s finishing games well,” he said.

“He’s worked super hard and we know what sort of player he is, so to get him performing like this is a bonus.”

The Parrots flew off the mark, and while they missed some early chances, the consistent effort

Drouin were unable to resist Leongatha’s pressure and efficiency in the contest.

The away side could only manage one goal in the second quarter, going into half-time down 7112.

“We had an even contribution throughout the team, which is what every coach wants,” coach Carbis said.

“We really wanted to hold them to a low score, and we did, which was pleasing.”

The Parrots were sure to execute their defensive plan in the second half as well, holding Drouin goalless in the final term after only allowing them one goal in the third.

The home side were constantly first to the ball,

riott, Maskell and co, the team tallying 10 separate goalkickers on the way to a 142-21 win.

“We’re really finishing games off well, which is good,” coach Carbis said.

“One of our strengths is getting 22 players contributing as well and we don’t really need a star, even though we have a few.”

The Parrots will take momentum from the win into its game at Sale this week, a tough fixture which could prove pivotal for a top three spot.

Seniors: Leongatha 21.16.142 d Drouin 3.3.21.

Reserves: Leongatha 10.19.79 d Drouin 3.1.19.

Thirds: BYE Fourths: Drouin 6.5.41 d Leongatha 4.3.27.

Best on ground, Tom Marriott taps the ball to the advantage of teammate, Cam Stone.

ROUND 15 SENIORS LADDER W L D

BIG GAME: Ben Willis, wearing number 0 to support the TAC Towards Zero campaign, clears the ball for Leongatha against Drouin.

Photos by Mark Drury.

Parrots’ path to the finals Parrots coach Paul Carbis believes his side are well-poised for a top three push in these final three weeks.

“The goal earlier in the year with a depleted squad was just to get top five, but we knew we were going to come home strong once players returned,” he said.

“The good thing is that it’s in our hands now.”

The team’s last three games are Sale away, Moe at home and Bairnsdale away.

If they can win out and have some other results go their way, namely Maffra beating Moe this week, they’ll finish in the top three, attaining a double-chance in the finals.

“We’ve got two big games coming up and we have to win all we can, it’s really important,” coach Carbis said.

“Sale are always super hard to play against in Sale, so we need to focus on that and we’re looking forward to the challenge.”

The team has undoubtedly hit form in the last few weeks, grabbing big wins and gradually getting returning players like 2018 club champion Tom Marriott back to speed.

A welcome return of more key players from injury leading into finals will be a big advantage, further bolstering the team’s assets at the pointy end of the season.

“There are still a few to come back, like James Lloyd, Patty McGrath, Hillberg, Brodie Easton and Matt Borshman,” coach Carbis said.

“It’s adding to our depth, winning with five players out, but once we get these guys back it’ll be a big boost.”

If the team can stay consistent and stay switched on, starting with the Sale game this week, there’s Cade Maskell snaps a goal for Leongatha on Saturday. The Parrots have been in great form no reason they can’t earn what previously looked and are hungry for a top three spot with finals fast approaching. an unlikely top three spot.

Daniel Renfrey THERE are three games left in the Gippsland League home and away season, and while it seemed unrealistic just a few weeks ago, a top three spot is now up for grabs for Leongatha.

The Parrots currently sit in fourth spot, four points below Moe and eight below Sale, but with a game against Sale this week and a matchup with Moe the week after, a top three finish looks to be a chance.

It is also important to note that Moe will take on ladder leaders Maffra this week, another game with big finals implications.

Maffra.......12 3 Sale .........12 3 Moe .........11 3 Leongatha ..10 5 Drouin ....... 7 8 Traralgon .......5 10 Bairnsdale .....5 10 Morwell .........5 10 Wonthaggi.....4 11 Warragul .......4 11

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

165.18 143.44 137.24 138.99 75.76 95.66 83.99 83.25 65.25 64.76

48 48 44 40 28 20 20 20 16 16

GOALKICKERS B. Dessent (Sale) ..........(2) 55 C. Dunne (Leon)............(3) 31 D. Bedggood (Maffra) ...(5) 29 B. McCarrey (Bairns).....(2) 27 B. Hughes (Warr) ..........(2) 27 A. Petrou (Maffra) .........(4) 26 J. Freeman (Sale) ..........(2) 25 M. Bennett (Maffra).......(3) 24 A. Dugan (Moe).............(0) 23 D. Loprese (Trar)...........(0) 22

RESERVES LADDER W L D

%

Maffra...... 15 0 0 330.14 Traralgon .. 13 2 0 249.48 Leongatha ..11 4 0 158.73 Moe ..........9 5 1 201.43 Bairnsdale...9 5 1 150.00 Warragul ...... 7 8 0 103.59 Wonthaggi....4 11 0 78.71 Morwell ........3 12 0 40.13 Drouin ..........2 13 0 32.45 Sale ..............1 14 0 20.35 GOALKICKERS

Pts

60 52 44 38 38 28 16 12 8 4

GOALKICKERS L. Noble (Trar)...............(1) 39 T. Thatcher (Maffra) ......(5) 36 L. Bambridge (Warr) .....(2) 27 B. Vickery (Bairns) ........(0) 24 Z. Bezzina (Morw) .........(2) 22 L. Wilson (Warr) ...........(0) 21 W. Anderson (Moe) .......(0) 21 L. Giliam (Warr) ............(0) 20 H. Kellow (Bairns) .........(2) 20 M. Gravener (Maffra) ....(8) 19

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

%

Traralgon .. 13 2 0 384.12 Warragul .. 13 2 0 198.86 Sale ........ 12 3 0 155.19 Moe ........ 10 4 1 196.36 Leongatha ...7 8 0 79.97 Drouin .......... 6 9 0 77.43 Bairnsdale .... 5 9 1 93.18 Maffra ..........4 11 0 45.09 Morwell ........3 12 0 56.94 Wonthaggi....1 14 0 33.07 GOALKICKERS

Pts

52 52 48 42 28 24 22 16 12 4

N. Wheildon (Moe) ........(3) 30 K. Ruyters (Trar) ...........(0) 28 K. Hermansen (Drouin) ..(0) 28 T. Hamilton (Trar) ..........(2) 26 M. Nico (Sale) ...............(3) 25 V. Caia (Warr)................(2) 24 F. Materia (Leon) ...........(2) 21 B. Cornelis (Won)..........(0) 18 J. Cunico (Trar) .............(1) 17 H. Wilmot (Bairns) ........(0) 16 T. Evans (Drouin) ..........(3) 16

OTHER MATCHES

SENIORS Sale 10.11.71 d Moe 6.14.50 Traralgon 10.15.75 d J. Reeves (Maffra).........(3) 35 Bairnsdale 6.12.48 L. Wright (Leon) ...........(3) 31 Morwell 12.9.81 d J. Egan (Maffra) ............(0) 29 Warragul 10.6.66 J. Galea (Moe)...............(5) 29 RESERVES M. Dignan (Maffra) .......(1) 25 Moe 19.11.125 d L. Durkin (Moe).............(2) 24 Sale 2.3.15 J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)...(1) 23 Traralgon 9.16.70 d R. Thatcher (Maffra) .....(1) 18 Bairnsdale 7.6.48 N. Trotto (Leon) ............(2) 18 Warragul 10.11.71 d J. Somers (Warr) ..........(0) 16 Morwell 6.5.41 L. Phillips (Trar) ............(3) 16 THIRDS Sale 11.9.75 d Moe 5.6.36 THIRDS Traralgon 4.8.32 d LADDER W L D % Pts Bairnsdale 3.8.26 Traralgon ... 12 1 0 205.31 48 Morwell 6.8.44 d Warragul ...10 3 0 164.78 40 Warragul 3.7.25 Maffra.......10 4 0 122.92 40 FOURTHS Bairnsdale .. 7 6 0 130.73 28 Sale 8.5.53 d Sale .......... 6 7 0 113.21 24 Moe 7.9.51 Leongatha ..... 5 8 0 97.76 20 Traralgon 13.9.87 d Morwell ......... 5 9 0 66.23 20 Bairnsdale 2.6.18 Moe............... 4 9 0 77.19 16 Warragul 17.7.109 d Wonthaggi.....1 13 0 35.63 4 Morwell 2.1.13

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Tarwin stalwarts celebrate milestones PAGE 44

What a difference a week makes

SEEKING CHALLENGES: Adam Cross (5) went from scraping mud from his footy boots one week, to scraping mud from his trekking boots in PNG the next.

Cross continues record trek on and off the field BREAKING Inverloch-Kongwakâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior games record one week and conquering the Kokoda Track the next, there seems to be nothing Adam Cross canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t do.

Just a few weeks ago, Adam ran out with the I-K Seniors for a record-breaking 312th time.

Less than a week later the 35-year-old was on his way to Papua New Guinea to take on Kokoda. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I recommend it to anyone who wants a challenge and has any interest at all in Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history,â&#x20AC;? Adam said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The hike itself wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too gruelling physically, but hard mentally because you need to be ready to travel 15 kilometres in wet and muddy conditions each day.â&#x20AC;?

Long journeys are clearly nothing new for the Sea Eagles legend.

He has been at Inverloch-Kongwak since 1998, playing solely for the senior side since 2000, and

has appeared in three grand finals, winning one approaching a big finals series.

They have been in superb form lately, leaving in 2017.

Despite his accomplishments, Adam is still Adam optimistic about their future. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really looking forward to seeing how we taken aback by his new achievement. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all very surreal, but to have that accolade go,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too sure about ourselves but beatcome my way is very humbling,â&#x20AC;? he said. ing Cora Lynn has given us the â&#x20AC;&#x153;I just have a really good belief we can go all the way.â&#x20AC;? bond with everyone at the club As far as Adamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve found it easy to enjoy future goes, he has not given it myself.â&#x20AC;? much thought.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no surprise to the rest If Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m feeling sore, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m still feeling fine. It just that Adam now has the games depends how my body goes, so record though, especially when Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll rest and if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m as soon as I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t contribute or witnessing his work ethic. my body canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t endure it, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll go for a run on a Satnot, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll train.â&#x20AC;? start to think about hanging urday afternoon to flush out the â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Adam Cross them up,â&#x20AC;? he said of his boots. body after a game if Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m feeling Having just been named in good,â&#x20AC;? he said.

While it has been a personal goal for years, I-Kâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best performers during his 314th game on Adamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plight to test his body also played a big the weekend, it seems the end of the line remains almost as distant as ever. part in his decision to tackle Kokoda. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When footy is done and dusted Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll continue to challenge myself in those sorts of ways,â&#x20AC;? he RIGHT: Adam Cross has been a dedicated said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I honestly feel really good and refreshed member of the Sea Eagles seniors since 2001. His 314-game career is now the ongonow.â&#x20AC;?

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll need to be as well, with the Sea Eagles ing longest in club history.

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