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THINGS TO DO

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Witness the wild beauty of Venus Bay WHERE: Any of Venus Bay’s five main beaches. WHEN: Anytime this week. WHAT: From a picturesque winding drive through Tarwin Lower to Venus Bay, past the small but quaint town strip and with a number of rugged but breathtaking beaches to pick from, there is nothing not to love about this coastal town. Nestled in vegetated sand dunes, Venus Bay has a small settlement of around 1100 people but can swell into the several thousands during the summer as anglers, surfers and families converge during the holiday periods, making winter the perfect time to explore without the crowds. If you find yourself craving a delicious, oven fired pizza, The Cavity, a restaurant in the small cluster of main street shops, is your one stop location. Even better, there are $15 parmas on a Thursday night and a great selection of local wine.

Port Albert is well worth a visit this weekend. It’s a quaint town steeped in rich maritime history.

Join winter diva Elly Poletti in song WHERE: Memorial Hall, 6-8 McCartin Street, Leongatha. WHEN: Friday, August 23, 7.30pm. WHAT: Hear the soul drenched voice of popular songstress Elly Poletti, backed by a five piece band and local singers, Janie Gordon and Aliza Miel, at this one night only event in Leongatha. Proceeds from this event will be going towards the 2019 Camp Bravo, a three day music camp offered to students of Leongatha schools. As its champion, Elly Poletti knows the im- Enjoy your favourite diva classics with local portance of the all-abilities extra-curricular music songstress Elly Polleti as she raises money to camp and is eager to see it go ahead again this support young musicians. year. What better way to support your local commuLEONGATHA nity than a night of your favourite diva classics. Adult tickets $50 and concession (under 18) is CHEMIST ON DUTY $25. To book visit https://bit.ly/winter-diva-ellypoletti.

Dine to train a hospitality student WHERE: Wildflower Training Cafe, TAFE Gippsland, 129 Nerrena Road, Leongatha. WHEN: Wednesday, August 21 and Wednesday, August 28, at noon. WHAT: Have a quality meal at an affordable price, all while helping students gain practical work experience cooking for and serving real customers. Wildflower Training Café allows hospitality students to demonstrate their skills and develop connections within the community. For a two course meal, its just $25 per person or $28 for a three course meal with drinks. All reservations can be made via reception at TAFE Gipplsand Leongatha by phoning 5662 6800.

See the winning photographs of the region WHERE: Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, Silkstone Road, Korumburra. WHEN: Thursday to Monday, 10am-4.30pm until August 30. WHAT: From sculpture like photographs, perfectly lit seascapes and star trail photos that pop, there is a unique selection of subjects on display at the free entry Gippsland Interclub Photographic Exhibition. One of the conditions of submission was that all photographs had to be taken within South

Gippsland to showcase the diverse range of people, events and places the region has to offer. This year the South Gippsland Camera Club took out five of 10 awards and members are keen to recruit more enthusiastic photographers from beginners through to advanced levels to join their ranks. To see these striking works and to learn more about joining a photographic club within your region, visit the exhibition at Coal Creek this week.

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WHERE: Port Albert. WHEN: Sunday, August 25. WHAT: Held on the fourth Sunday of every month, the Port Albert market offers both indoor and outdoor stalls packed with bargains waiting to be discovered at Port Albert Hall, 20 Victoria Street, 9am-1pm. This township is located at the oldest port in Victoria and there is plenty to see following your hunt for market treasures. Drop in to Port Albert Cafe and Wine Bar where chef Kim Wherret – former personal chef for big name celebrities – cooks up a storm of delicious goods. If you love the feel of the old charm town, head into the Maritime Museum to learn more about how it came to be. Weather permitting, you can take an easy stroll from the port following the water around to the original port site. If you’d rather sit and watch the water lap at the edge of the port, head into Port Albert Wharf Fish and Chips and enjoy your seafood with incredible views.

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SHIFTING SANDS: The Inverloch surf beach continues to suffer from erosion. This photo was taken in recent days.

Council still waits for beach funding Matt Dunn BASS Coast Shire Council is awaiting urgent funds as Inverloch beach continues to collapse dramatically. Photos taken by Inverloch residents show tea trees toppling to the sand, with the dunes beneath them washed away. In recent weeks the beach path near the surf club was similarly damaged and reconstructed. Wet sand fencing along the beach is expected to be strengthened in coming days to help it withstand storm surges. “The erosion has been at a much more rapid rate recently than at other times. Storms have been scouring the sand and the beach level has dropped. Now the waves are breaking a lot closer to shore,” South Gippsland Conservation Society’s Dave Sutton said. “We’ve lost a good 800mm of sand in places along the beach in recent times. “It’s an ongoing problem. While we have fences to protect assets like the surf club, we’re not treating vegetation as an asset.” He believes the classification of vegetation as

Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Brett Tessari. an asset will change if and when the State Government funds a Regional and Strategic Partnership and delivers a Coastal Hazard Risk Assessment Study for the Inverloch coastline area. The study will be informed by the conservation society’s Inverloch Coastal Resilience Project Report.

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State Government funding is something council is also waiting on. The expected study will provide recommendations for planning controls, specifically relating to land subject to inundation, and long term strategies based on scientific evidence. It will also provide guidance and insight into potential challenges for the township of Inverloch relating to climate change, erosion and inundation. The relocation of ‘structures’, including housing, has already been mooted by the State Government as a future response. Mr Sutton said Inverloch’s problems will come into sharp focus, as it’s the most “rapidly changing coastline in Victoria, if not Australia”. In the lead up to the May 18 federal election, Monash MP Russell Broadbent promised $1.35 million in funding for beach erosion in the Bass Coast Shire. The money is yet to arrive, but a council delegation that included mayor Cr Brett Tessari and CEO Ali Wastie travelled to Canberrra in June, meeting staff from the Department for Environment and Energy and discussing how funding will be delivered through the Environment Protection Fund. Cr Tessari would not be drawn on whether council’s long term planning would factor in the relocation of houses or stricter planning for coastal buildings. “Tackling climate change and erosion is a top priority for our community, and one which requires a strategic and collaborative approach from all levels of government,” he said. “The Federal Government funding is a welcome contribution, however there is much more to be done. As well as building mitigation infrastructure there is important strategic work to undertake. “We are committed to continuing our advocacy to State and Federal governments, to protect our coastal communities and assets.” Council is unsure at this stage as to when the funding will be received, and whether any funding guidelines will apply as to how and where it is spent. Council has been advocating to the State Government to receive matched funding. The funds would go towards long term erosion mitigation infrastructure at Inverloch and Cowes. Council believes it needs $6 million to tackle the shire’s beach erosion problems.

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Trail to ’Burra is closer REVAMP R A I L YA R D S Rail lease secured, projects to start Brad Lester LONG held dreams of major projects in Leongatha and Korumburra are closer to becoming reality. South Gippsland Shire Council has signed a lease with VicTrack to secure use of the rail corridor from Leongatha to Nyora for 18 years. This means the extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail from Leongatha to Korumburra, and the redevelopment of rail yards at Leongatha and Korumburra, are nearer to finally happening. Council received the long awaited lease from the State Government agency responsible for rail infrastructure, VicTrack. “Extensions to the Great Southern Rail Trail will open up new economic opportunities for South Gippsland and result in a tourism asset of national significance,” administrator Julie Eisenbise said. “We will now pursue grant funding opportunities to help realise council’s vision. “In addition to the economic and tourism benefits, a connection between Leongatha and Korumburra will provide new travel options for locals living in the two largest towns in the municipality.” Council has previously flagged the prospect of a community park at the Leongatha rail yards and the construction of the Korumburra Commu-

nity Hub – possibly comprising a new library and art gallery – on the site of the Korumburra rail yards. Council also wants to extend the Great Southern Rail Trail from Leongatha to Korumburra, and eventually all the way to Clyde near Cranbourne. The railway easement is also being sought for use as a tourist railway by the Southern Rail group, but council’s ambitions for the rail trail seem likely to take precedence. While the administrators are aware of the tourist railway proposal, Ms Eisenbise said, “We are certainly focusing very strongly on the rail trail because that was a priority project of the previous council.” Mr Sword said the rail easement was not wide enough to allow both the rail trail and tourist railway to operate. Southern Rail’s Luke Macwhirter said the group was disappointed council had signed a lease on the railway corridor and was considering its options. “Southern Rail believe that council has not fully considered the tourist railway proposal that DEAL DONE: South Gippsland Shire Council acting CEO Bryan Sword and administrator would open up South Gippsland for a major tourJulie Eisenbise celebrate council securing a lease over the rail corridor between Leongatha ism boost,” he said. “We believe that council has not been trans- (pictured) and Nyora. parent in the costs associated with the rail trail construction and maintenance to the ratepayer. “The signing of the lease for the rail trail is not a true reflection on what the whole community The station is proposed to be used for comGIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien has wishes for and is only to please a minority from called for funding for the refurbishment of Ko- munity groups, as a function centre and could one town.” be linked to the proposed community hub in the rumburra railway station in State Parliament. Mr Sword said towns along the existing rail The Station@Korumburra Working Group adjacent rail area. trail received an extra $2.6 million in tourism inHe welcomed the finalisation of a lease has been working on a plan to renovate and revicome from Grand Final Day in September 2018 between VicTrack and South Gippsland Shire talise the building for years. to Easter this year, compared to the same period “It has successfully been given community Council for the rail corridor for a new rail during the previous 12 months. user status by VicTrack and has been promised trail. Rail trail advocate John Kennedy, who runs a He is keen to ensure there is future provision access to funding now for several years,” he cycling shop in Korumburra, praised council. for the return of passenger trains in the medium said. “Korumburra is 20 minutes closer to Mel“However they were recently advised there is to longer term, but for now wants funding from bourne than Leongatha, so that will work wonders no funding available which is a great disappoint- the State Government to construct the trail. for us and people will be able to ride to Leongatha, He has also asked the government to advise ment to the community.” have a coffee, and come back to Korumburra, and Mr O’Brien has asked the government to whether the Korumburra Men’s Shed could find so Leongatha will get the full benefit of the rail a new facility on VicTrack land. provide funding. trail too,” he said.

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NEWS IN BRIEF

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Grants on offer NOT for profits groups providing programs and activities to support older people in rural and remote communities are being encourage to apply for grants. Worth up to $40,000 each, the grants are available through the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal’s Caring for Ageing Rural Australians (CARA) program, which is supported by the Ian Rollo Currie Estate Foundation. Applications close 5pm Tuesday, September 24. More information about how to apply, together with detailed program guidelines and some frequently asked questions, are available on FRRR’s website: frrr.org.au/grants/cara

Golf fundraiser LEONGATHA Golf Club will stage a fundraising event on Thursday, August 29 for the Challenge group. The group honours the well known professional golfer Jarrod Lyle, who died of cancer 12 months ago. The event kicks off at 1.30pm. The Challenge is expected to be taken up by other clubs across the country. All proceeds from the #DoingItForJarrod will go to Challenge, supporting kids with cancer, to realise Jarrod Lyle’s wish to help Challenge provide the little things that make all the difference.

Protecting West Gippsland's natural wonders Trust for Nature is excited to announce the West Gippsland Conservation Fund, a new initiative that will help protect threatened native animals and their precious natural habitats on private land in West Gippsland. A very generous donor will match every gift, dollar for dollar, up to $500,000, which will help reach the $1 million target. Individuals, businesses and community groups are invited to get involved. Call 03 8631 5809 or visit

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ON TARGET: Robert Serfino lines up the Roman Scorpion just after completion. The machine took around a day to create and he was happy with the result.

Roman fans build an ancient weapon The task of building this artillery is challenging as they use old tools to create everything by hand, just as the Romans did. While Rome wasn’t built in a day though, Robert’s Scorpion was. “We get a major buzz out of building these things because it’s all done using hand tools instead of power tools,” he said. “It’s really satisfying to take part in it and literJust last week, Robert and other members of the group finished building a Roman Scorpion at ally recreate the past.” As for how impressive and dangerous their his home. It’s a piece of artillery capable of shooting an machine is, Robert is confident the group has recreated something close to what it would have arrow 300 metres.

Daniel Renfrey IT’S not often you find an ancient Roman weapon being built in someone’s backyard, but for Leongatha’s Robert Serafino and the rest of Ancient Roman Reenactors Victoria, this is nothing new.

been. “It was torsion operated and deadly, and while they would have been using animal guts and hemp to create tension, we’ve used plastic string so it’s really powerful,” he said. “They shot a long way. The Romans even used to paint the arrows grey so people couldn’t see them and write messages on them like ‘from Caesar, with love.” Here’s hoping no neighbour receives a “from Robert, with love” message any time soon. The Scorpion may be on display at future public events.

We try to relive history and this was cuttingedge military technology the Romans used for open warfare.” - Robert Serafino. For Robert and the rest of the group, recreating parts of ancient history has been a deep interest and they not only make military weaponry. “We’ve all been interested in military history and a lot of the women in our group are interested in civilian life from the ancient period,” Robert said. “We’ve also made our own shields, sewn our own gear, done blacksmith work and we make our (L-R) Christian Thomas, Aldo Stepis and Robert Serafino of Ancient Roman Re-enactors own weapons, chairs and tents.”

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POLICE BRIEFS

PROPERTY BOOM STRIKES Wonthaggi leads real estate rise Matt Dunn LOOKING for a property investment that will offer you more “bang for your buck”?

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DAN HUTHER: The Wonthaggi real estate agent says the local property market is running hot. residential and commercial properties were both selling fast – driven in large part by hungry buyers from outside the region. “Not everything has gone up 21 per cent, but across the whole it’s been good. We talked at a sales meeting the other day about the fact that it’s out-of-town driven,” he said. “The prices we’re achieving aren’t local to lo-

Wonthaggi has been discovered – clean air, good infrastructure, money into the hospital, good schools, not a lot of crime and you usually get a park.” - real estate agent Dan Huther.

cal – they’re out of town buyers coming in. Often they’ve sold on the Peninsula. “The buyers are like a boomerang, moving from the Peninsula, Pakenham and the South East. We have a few people from the city coming down, but that’s only a scattering.” He said that the purchase of investment properties in Wonthaggi had “definitely picked up” since the federal election in May. “We manage in excess of 400 rental properties through this office and we know that vacancy rates are running at less than one per cent,” he said. One savvy Alex Scott client has several houses in Wonthaggi, purchased after he took advice back in the 1990s to “find a town not too far from the coast with infrastructure growth potential”. “People are selling in Berwick for $700,000 to $800,000 and finding something in Wonthaggi much cheaper,” Mr Huther said. “Wonthaggi has been discovered – clean air, good infrastructure, money into the hospital, good schools, not a lot of crime and you usually get a park,” he said.

Rescue in sight for lifesaving club HELP has come to the aid of Wonthaggi Lifesaving Club. A project steering group has formed to lead the delivery of temporary facilities for the club after it was damaged by a storm in May. The temporary facilities will ensure lifesaving services can be provided at the popular Cape Paterson Bay Beach this summer. The severe storm damaged the club’s observation tower and clubhouse. Bass Coast Shire Council then organised a meeting to forge a way forward, inviting the club, Life Saving Victoria, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning and Emergency Services Infrastructure Authority. A representative from each organisation now sits on the project steering group. The State Government has announced $175,000 towards the provision of temporary facilities for the upcoming summer season. The working group is not involved in planSOLUTION NEARS: Members of the project steering group seeking temporary facili- ning for a future permanent facility. This will be ties for Wonthaggi Lifesaving Club are back (L-R) Michael Cross, David Roche, Deidre discussed with Life Saving Victoria and State Government. Griepsma and Kellinde Chester, and front (L-R) Mark Scott and Paul Shannon.

LEONGATHA Police are keen to hear from anyone who knows about a hoon incident that occurred on the weekend at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve. Call 5662 2285 if you have any information.

Cow shooting POLICE are investigating the death of a cow at private property between Wonthaggi and Inverloch. The shooting occurred sometime between July 10 and 11 at Cape Paterson Road. It’s believed the animal was pregnant and a member of the public may have essential information in relation to the crime. If you know anything please call Constable Prater at Wonthaggi Police 5671 4100 or contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.

Safety plea POLICE are urging South Gippslanders driving to the snow to ensure they carry snow chains. Drivers must carry the chains when heading to the mountains and fit these to their vehicle’s wheels when required to improve grip on the road. Motorists must ensure snow chains are fitted correctly and be of good quality. Police have noticed some vehicles with poor fitting chains or chains that have broken off. Police will be intercepting any vehicles that do not have chains fitted where they are required.

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Experts say Wonthaggi is the hottest ticket in the state. The former mining town is seeing a boom in property values, with median house prices rising from $300,000 to $365,000 in the past 12 months. The figure equates to a staggering 21.7 per cent. But, according to Real Estate Institute of Victoria CEO Gil King, there is more than one local town on the march. “The Bass Coast and South Gippsland property markets are among the hottest in regional Victoria,” he said. “Several towns in the area have recorded median house price growth of more than 15 per cent in the past financial year including Coronet Bay, Cape Woolamai, Surf Beach, Ventnor and Wonthaggi. “The area is popular with families who want a sea change, to get away from the hustle and bustle, as well as retirees and as a base for holiday homes. “They are not making any more seaside land and the Bass Coast and South Gippsland regions offer many more affordable options than the Surf Coast or Mornington Peninsula for example. “A house in Phillip Island’s capital of Cowes will set you back $514,000 compared with $1,212,888 for Lorne and $745,000 for Dromana, so buyers can get more bang for their buck. “The area is also extremely popular with tourists and has a reliable and constant stream of attractions and events which makes the area an attractive place for investors seeking high rental yields.” Alex Scott real estate agent Dan Huther said

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NEWS IN AUTHOR DEFIES INTERNET TROLL BRIEF Hollywood hiccup fails to deter Terry Matt Dunn ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S indicative of her positive attitude that Inverloch author Terry Guilford would call it â&#x20AC;&#x153;the best 24 hours of my lifeâ&#x20AC;?. SHARING STORIES: Bass Coast Shire Council Cr Pamela Rothfield, City of Melbourne lord mayor Cr Sally Capp and Bass Coast mayor Cr Brett Tessari.

Bass Coast inspires city BASS Coast Shire Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s organic waste service impressed the councillors of the City of Melbourne recently. Cr Pamela Rothfield presented Bass Coastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experience in introducing kerbside organic waste collection and the high level of waste diverted. The City of Melbourne team was keen to learn of its success, as they are about to introduce a similar service. The councils discussed homelessness, social inclusion and precinct planning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While our townships have nothing on the size of Melbourne, we can still apply similar principals towards a strategic, sustainable and social approach,â&#x20AC;? Bass Coast mayor Cr Brett Tessari said.

Police recruit ARE you interested in becoming a police officer? Victoria Police will hold a recruitment information session at the Wonthaggi Workmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club on September 3, from 6pm to 8pm. People will hear about the requirements of being a police officer and the recruitment process. They will hear from current officers about their experiences and life on the job, and be able to ask questions. Register for your free ticket via Eventbrite https://september_police_wonthaggi.eventbrite. com.au

Surgeon to speak NEUROSURGEON Dr Elizabeth Lewis will speak at the Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon at Mardan South this Sunday, August 25. She will be at Scots Pioneer Church in Mardan Road. The event will start at 2pm and include music by Jacqui Paulson and a choir.

Promoting her book, The Dandelion on an author Facebook chat site, another contributor enthused that the work â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which has all the essential Hollywood ingredients of betrayal, love and redemption â&#x20AC;&#x201C; would be ripe for TV adaptation by Reese Witherspoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production company, Hello Sunshine. Unfortunately, an internet troll ran with the idea, posing as the Hollywood kingmaker and chatting enthusiastically with Terry about the prospect of her putting her name up in lights, a la Big Little Liesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Liane Moriarty, who shot to stardom on the back of the TV series remake of her novel. Travelling through America last year, Terry still harboured hopes of a meeting with Witherspoon. While the letdown was extreme, those hours when she believed her life was about to change forever were too delicious to describe. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the very reason why she still sees the experience as a constructive one. The super fit 65 year old personal trainer is the kind of person who bounces though life, embracing whatever is thrown at her. Of course, genuine readers agree that The Dandelion would be perfectly suited to Witherspoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ambitions. The first person account of one womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s descent in to a â&#x20AC;&#x153;deep, dark well of fear and despairâ&#x20AC;? TERRY GUILFORD: The Inverloch novelist and personal trainer has written a new ending has become a favourite for literature lovers. First published through Balboa Press in 2014, to her popular book, The Dandelion. tion, revenge. an, for womenâ&#x20AC;?. the novel had many people calling for a sequel. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the end the narrator asks, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What am I going The statement is a true enough, but the novâ&#x20AC;&#x153;I kept getting requests from people around the world wanting to know what my character elâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s storyline is built around a universality of to do about this now? What do I want to do about experience. my life?â&#x20AC;&#x2122; does next,â&#x20AC;? Terry said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody goes â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a journey from anger to exhilaration.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any through a journey of anThe amended ending is a definite surprise. inspiration for a second guish about something in Want to know what happens? Buy the book. novel, so I gave readers their lives, whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Many have and perhaps Reese Witherspoon the ending I thought they Everybody goes being fired or failing or may yet. really wanted. losing somebody,â&#x20AC;? she The Dandelion is available at Leongatha newsâ&#x20AC;&#x153;People want a happithrough a journey said. agency and online at amazon.com.au. ly-ever-after-ending, but of anguish about â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a journey from it meant I had to revise the anguish right all through novel all the way through something in their the feelings that someone in preparation for that goes through after dismoment.â&#x20AC;? lives...â&#x20AC;? covering something like Terry described The â&#x20AC;&#x201C; author Terry Guilford. their husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s betrayal: Dandelion as a â&#x20AC;&#x153;womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rage, jealously, frustrabook, written by a wom-

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2.1. Planning Scheme Amendment (PSA) C90 - Housing and Settlement Strategy - Post-panel Adoption 2.2. PSA C115 - Mirboo North Town Centre - Submissions â&#x20AC;˘ 1.30pm Community Strengthening Activities 2.3. Planning Application - 250 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Gradyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ridge Road Monthly Meeting (25 min) Foster North - Use and Development of the Land for Group PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Signage Wednesday 21 August 2019 4.1. Feasibility Study 2019 - Toora and Welshpool 2.00pm*; 5.00pm*; 7.00pm* Kindergarten Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha bollards on Forest Way, Mirboo North *Expressions of interest to present were made by accessing Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Presenting to Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; page 4.3. VicTrack Lease - Leongatha to Nyora (by COB 16/8), contact 5662 9222 for details. A list of ! " # booked topics can be viewed the day prior on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s # $ % $ # % website. 5.3. Determination and Election of Deputy Chair (Mayor) Wednesday 28 August 2019 5.4. Policy Review: Audit Committee Charter (C08) and 10.00am* (Council Agenda Topics only) Audit Policy Review (C55) RSL, Leongatha (cnr Smith Street and Michael Place) 5.5. 2019-2021 Administrator Appointments to Committees *Expressions of interest to present are made by accessing 8.1. Councillor Expenditure - April to June 2019 Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Presenting to Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; page (by COB 23/8), contact 5662 9222 for details. A list of booked topics 8.2. Assembly of Councillors - 22 June to 21 July 2019 can be viewed the day prior on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website. 8.3. Documents Sealed Awarded or Extended by CEO - 22 June to 26 July 2019 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Closed Sessions - Nil Wednesday 28 August 2019 GIPPSLAND BUSINESS FESTIVAL 12.00pm at RSL, Leongatha (Note: time/venue change) UPCOMING EVENTS *Register your questions (by COB 23/8) by accessing Business Planning Essentials Workshop Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Questions for Council Meetingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; page, Monday 26 August in Leongatha (Council Chambers) contact 5662 9222 for details. Alternatively you can lodge 6.00am - 8.00pm, $25 per person

Learn how to map out a plan that will show where your of the Council Meeting. business is right now, where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like to be in future and Please note that Council live streams and records the next steps and strategies to take you there. its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the Policy on www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/businessfestival Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for more details. Wednesday 21 August 2019 Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha

WORKS THIS WEEK

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Tree requests: Whole Shire Sealed road maintenance: Whole Shire Footpath and kerb replacement: Smith Street and Victoria Road, Loch Unsealed road grading: Korumburra South, Leongatha South, Walkerville Roadside slashing: Outtrim, Foster North Drainage extension: Sanders Lane, Korumburra Amenities blocks building works: Long Jetty Caravan Park and Waratah Bay Caravan Park Unsealed road maintenance: Nerrena, Toora, Toora North, Port Franklin Gravel road resheets: Colbert and Grays Road and Canavans Road, Leongatha North Carpark entry concreting works: Young Street, Leongatha Tree uplifts: Wild Dog Valley Road, Leongatha North and Toora

TENDER & ' * # + companies/applicants for the following: RFT/234 SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF GUARDRAILS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; VARIOUS LOCATIONS Tenders close 2.00pm AEST on Tuesday 10 September 2019. Documentation is available from Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s e-Tendering Portal www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/tenders

EMPLOYMENT Council advertises all employment opportunities on its website. For details please visit: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/employment

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BACKING JOBS: Bass MLA Jordan Crugnale.

Quarry digs up 20 jobs A NEW sand quarry at Grantville will help provide the concrete to build new homes, roads, rail and schools. The quarry will create 20 new jobs and produce enough sand to fill 80 Olympic swimming pools each year. The sand will go to Hansonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Yannathan plant to produce concrete for the booming Melbourne and Gippsland construction markets. It will likely be used for the foundations of houses in the growing south-eastern suburbs, new schools, road projects and the State Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $500 million Gippsland rail upgrade. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need new quarries to help deliver our new schools, better infrastructure and affordable housing,â&#x20AC;? Bass MLA Jordan Crugnale said. Raw building materials make up 35 per cent of construction costs and up to 40 per cent of major road expenditure. Transporting heavy materials is expensive and if the distance between quarries and build sites increases, infrastructure will be less affordable, Ms Crugnale said. Quarry approvals are on the rise to help meet the demand from the infrastructure boom, with 11 quarries approved across Victoria in the last year.

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Show Foster the money, says MP School needs to be rebuilt Matt Dunn WHILE the “practical completion” of Foster Primary School’s upgrade was announced by the State Government last week, the school’s search for more money will continue.

and every child is given every chance to succeed,” she said. “Local families can now enjoy great new facilities at Foster Primary School.” However Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has a different take on things. “The bottom line is that while the new buildings are welcome, myself and the school community will continue to campaign on a rebuild, which the government has failed to deliver on,” he said. “We will continue to lobby the government to finish this project.” The funding needed is believed to be somewhere between $2 million and $3 million. Mr O’Brien had previously pledged $2.5 million to rebuild the Foster Primary School if the Coalition was elected at the November 24 state election. The school was built in 1965. In the lead up to the November state election, Mr O’Brien collected more than 1000 signatures on a petition backing the project, which was presented to the State Government. Mr O’Brien said he would visit the school on Wednesday to inspect the new buildings.

“It’s been good for the school and it’s something the younger kids love,” acting principal Melissa Phillips said. But behind the scenes, the school is still fighting for more funds, as many parts of the school are still asbestos-riddled. The $1.73 million upgrade includes architectdesigned modular building to replace the current B and C block. Eastern Victoria Region MLC Jane Garrett said the practical completion of the project showed the State Government’s commitment to education in LOVING IT: Liz Kindellan’s Prep/Grade the region. “We’re ensuring local students have the best One class is loving the new space at Foster facilities, our classrooms have the best teachers Primary School.

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FESTIVAL EVENTS 63rd Annual Daffodil & Floral Show MEMORIAL HALL COMPLEX - Entry from McCartin St Leongatha Hor ticultural Society Daffodils, Floral Art, Cut Flowers, Australian, Camellias, Plant Stall & Refreshments. Enquiries: Sue Thompson 5668 6334 Official opening: Friday Aug 30: 2pm Opening hours: Friday Aug 30: 1.30pm to 5pm Saturday Aug 31: 9am to 5pm Sunday Sept 1: 9am to 4pm Admission: Adults - $5 / Children - Free WOOLWORTHS CAR PARK - Smith St Gippsland Historical Automobile Club 51st Anniversary of GHAC 16th South Gippsland branch car show Enquiries: Max 0408 512 347 Opening hours: Saturday Aug 31: 9am to 1pm Admission: Gold coin donation MEMORIAL HALL COMPLEX - Courtyard Leongatha Gallery, Leongatha Arts & Crafts Society & South Gippsland Woodworkers Exhibition & sales of local arts & handcrafts, painting, felting, basketry, mosaics, glassware, textiles, gifts, wood turning, scroll, sawing, pyrography, display & sales of finished woodwork. Opening hours: Friday Aug 30: 9am to 5pm Saturday Aug 31: 9am to 5pm | Sunday Sept 1: 9am to 4pm Admission: Free

MEMORIAL HALL COMPLEX - The Foyer Leongatha Branch of Embroiderers Guild, Victoria 'Spring' is the theme of this year's embroidery and needlework display. Admission: Free LEONGATHA FIRE STATION Leongatha CFA Open Day 9am - 1pm Admission: Free MESLEY HALL - Cnr Ogilvy & Horn St 43rd Annual Leongatha Art & Photographic Show Leongatha Rotary - 'Arts Prom Country' Enquiries: Harry Leggit 0418 363 299 or info@leonartshow.com.au Opening hours: Friday Aug 30: 1pm to 5pm Saturday Aug 31: 10am to 6.30pm | Sunday Sept 1: 10am to 3pm Admission: $5 ST PETER'S ANGLICAN CHURCH St Peter's Ladies Guild Floral Display 'Flowers in Praise'. 'Preserve for life' & displays of lace, bead, cotton & woodwork. Refreshments by St Peter's Ladies Guild Opening hours: Thursday Aug 29, Friday Aug 30, Saturday Aug 31 & Sunday Sept 1: 10am to 4pm

Saturday Street Festival Saturday August 31 9am to 1pm Bair Street Market Stalls Live Music Food Trucks Jumping Castle Mini Golf Go Karts Bungee Run Barn Buddies SES Live Demonstration Leongatha Fire Brigade Open Day Climbing wall Ferris Wheel and much more... Tour the shop windows decorated with the Spring theme as we celebrate the 63rd year of our festival.

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GRIPPING READ: Yarram born author, Ben Hobson has just released his Gippsland inspired fiction novel, Snake Island.

Island author reveals secrets DESPITE relocating to North Brisbane some years ago, author Ben Hobson’s heart remains in Gippsland. The Yarram born writer’s latest fiction work, Snake Island, is a culmination of places and events he fondly remembers from his first 15 years in the area. But due to the nature of the book – a dark thriller that tackles the topic of family violence and the bonds of blood – Mr Hobson has changed place names. “If a person from Yarram where to read the book they would recognise the places,” he said. When asked for an example, Mr Hobson revealed one name change. “Flynne’s Drapery in the book is actually Wynnes Drapery (now Davis Manner),” he said. In a starkly beautiful Australian setting, Snake Island follows Vernon and Penelope Moore’s journey after they learn their son, Caleb, is getting time behind bars for physically abusing his wife. At first they want nothing to do with him, but when Vernon hears that his son is being frequently and savagely bashed by a local criminal as the police stand by, he knows he has to act. Mr Hobson said being a dad naturally raises some of the questions posed in his latest gripping read, such as how a lifetime of careful parental love can be wiped out in a moment and how to deal with that. “I thought a small town would be a good setting for that and there are some great details to Yarram as well,” Mr Hobson said. One of those details includes Won Wron pris-

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on’s tongue-in-cheek fun run named Prisoners on the Run. Prisoners were allowed to run for charity once a year, but inevitably escape attempts were made. “For three decades they held the event,” Mr Hobson laughed at the ludicrous notion. “That event has made it into the book.” The novel also explores gender roles and prejudices against the backdrop of the 1980s. “The main police sergeant in the town is a woman and a lot of the time her authority gets undercut because of her gender – it’s about facing up to that type of prejudice,” Mr Hobson said. “I think a lot of women in crime books can be victims, so I also wanted to make a more complicated character.” When asked if he was a full time writer, Mr Hobson chuckled, jokingly replying, “I’d love to do it full time, so if everyone in Gippsland could buy one copy of the book that would be great!” The long-time high school teacher said he is in the early stages of his next book project, but was eager to take a break first.

Aurora magic

Your favourite jokes

TRILBY Parise of Inverloch began chasing auroras along our coast six years ago, making it her mission to capture their impressive beauty on camera. A Facebook page, Southern Hemisphere Aurora Group, was formed by Trilby and a few other aurora enthusiasts to better help locals understand the science of auroras and how to capture them. “We have an ongoing research program dedicated to improving the accuracy of forecasting and if you’re interested in witnessing one then you’re welcome to join,” she said. “We give forecasts around sunset when there’s an aurora expected, so you can grab a friend, your kids or just yourself, and rug up and find a special spot along our beaches to witness this spectacular show!”

We asked South Gippslanders their go-to jokes for ‘Tell A Joke Day’ on August 16. Here are a few that made us giggle:

Their childhood versus yours

Michael Warner “Did you hear about the butcher who backed into the meat slicer? He got a little behind in his work!”

Brett Eldo Eldred “Why did the orange stop rolling down the hill. He ran out of juice.”

Brad Lester “What’s a sailor’s favourite musical note? A sea flat.”

Angela Taylor “What do you call a cow that shakes? Beef jerky.”

Colleen Taylor

“How do you stop a cockerel from crowing on Monday morning? Have him for lunch on With the introduction of more gadgets and an Sunday.” ever changing society, childhood has changed dramatically in the last 100 years. Star parents and grandparents revealed on our socials a few of the changes they noticed.

Dannie J Deane “Nothing I did wrong as a teenager was ever caught on camera!”

Chels Wheelhouse “We caught up with friends in a less structured way. None of this scheduling times constantly. There wasn’t pick up and drop off times, mainly walked to each other’s places or rode bikes.”

Trissy MP “When I was a kid, we lived in our owner If the rain keeps coming in South Gippsland occupied family home on one full time wage!” we may need a giant ark!

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Bass Highway claims cars No roadworks mooted despite safety risks factor in the crashes. No drivers will be charged. The Star posted a report of the Inverloch accident on Facebook and was overwhelmed with A PLEA for roadworks on the Bass comments calling for the highway to be fixed. Highway to address the pooling of water Kerry McLeod: “Does it need attention? Is between Leongatha and Inverloch has that a joke!!! The whole section from Leongatha to Inverloch needs a full rebuild. It’s so dangerfallen on deaf ears. Regional Roads Victoria is not proposing ma- ous - not wide enough, terrible drainage, nowhere jor works to make the highway safer there, despite for anyone to go if they run off road apart from a 19-year-old Koonwarra man aquaplaning on the bush. I’m surprised there are not even more tragic highway north of Inverloch yesterday (Monday), accidents on this much used stretch.” Wendy Brown: “Ditto to what Kerry McLeod near Pound Creek Road. said. Exactly what I was With oncoming traffic going to say. It’s like ridlimiting his options, he was ing a rollercoaster in some forced into a tree. sections.” He was uninjured in the Allison Drury: “We were crash after hitting water VicRoads’ answer just talking about this very gushing down the left hand on this very road yesside of the road after heavy is always drop the issue terday. The water pools in rain and hail. speed limit and put the wheel tracks and has During rain, water fills been doing so for at least 10 ruts in the highway, limiting up rough surface years. the safe driving surface, and “It was a concern back water also spills over from signs!!! How about when I used to drive this road drains. everyday all those years ago. fi xing the roads and Wild weather has been The other big issue along blamed for a spate of single drains!!!” here is that the water can’t vehicle accidents along the drain off the road due to the – Faye Rump. highway early on Monday. grass along the edge. Why On the highway between don’t they grade road sides Kilcunda and Anderson at least four, possibly five anymore and keeps the drains clear?” vehicles, skidded off the road around 6am. Faye Rump: “VicRoads’ answer is always drop Police say the clean up was completed quickly, with local farmers using tractors to pull vehicles the speed limit and put up rough surface signs!!! How about fixing the roads and drains!!!” out of ditches. Diversal Xi: “Yes my mum had a car accident The SES and ambulances attended the incion the same road three years ago. The car spun out dents. Fortunately, no one was injured. Hail was believed to be the main contributing three times across the road due to the water flooded road and nearly flipped over and we ended up

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LUCKY ESCAPE: A 19-year-old Koonwarra man aquaplaned on the Bass Highway north of Inverloch, before his vehicle struck a tree yesterday (Monday). in the gutter.” Sue Res: “Definitely dangerous to drive on. Drags my car terribly when wet.” Kalsie Storti: “Of course it needs attention! This has been an ongoing issue for years. Every winter it’s the same story. Nothing will be done until someone ‘important’ loses a loved one.” Brett Eldo Eldred: “That stretch of road between Inverloch and Screw Creek bridge heading towards Leongatha is very dangerous and needs attention. My partner and I have had cars aqua plain straight towards us. Very scary for her and the kids.”

Asked about whether water pooling on the highway would be fixed, Regional Roads Victoria’s Sara Rhodes-Ward said, “We urge all drivers to take extra care during wet weather by slowing down, accelerating and braking slowly, keeping plenty of room between your car and the car in front of you, and making sure tyres are in good condition. “We encourage the community to report hazards and any concerns about the condition of the road network by calling us on 13 11 70.” Burchells Panels of Leongatha attended the Inverloch crash.

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YOUR SAY

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Trail, not railway is Ken’s preference SOME questions for the Southern Rail group. Question 1. At a predicted 350,000 patrons per annum (1000 per day per annum), considering the previous tourist train would be lucky to attract 100 people per month, where are the remaining 348,800 materialising from? Fairy Land? Question 2. With approximately one reasonable sleeper in every seven, how many rotten or decaying ones constitute a rail track considered as in good condition? Question 3. Where is the finance coming from to support the predicted 20-30 jobs? Tell ’em they’re dreaming. PS. Bring on the rail trail. Ken Boromeo, Ruby.

E D I T O R I A L

Roughy inspires for the right reasons FOOTY fan or not, everyone can take inspiration from the career of AFL star Jarryd Roughead. The former Leongatha footballer showed what is possible for those who have sporting talent and do something with it. Roughead demonstrated that hailing from the country does not always mean one’s opportunities in life are restricted when compared to people who are raised in the city and enjoy greater access to a broader range of facilities and activities. He also no doubt encouraged those people who may not be elite sportspeople but simply enjoy their sport to pursue activity as part of life, and reap the benefits of a healthier lifestyle. The Australian Department of Health recommends adults be active on most, preferably all, days of the week. It’s recommended adults accumulate 150 to 300 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity or 75 to 150 minutes of vigorous intensity physical activity each week. Roughy, through his AFL performance, has surely inspired many children to take up Aussie Rules and other sports. We don’t have to be AFL stars to stay in shape, but thanks for the inspiration, Roughy. A common thread throughout the widespread media attention given to Roughy’s final AFL game on Sunday was how well liked he was, not only for his tenacity on the ground but also for his sense of being grounded in an arena where big egos are at play. South Gippslander wish Roughy well in the next chapter of his life and hopes to may be see him behind the bar at his pub, McCartin’s Hotel, in Leongatha at some stage.

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A toast to retiring AFL star, Jarryd Roughead Glenn Robinson

Ask the Dutchies says Ilse REGARDING the story Retreat and relocation in The Star, August 13, 2019, I think it’s time we talked to the Dutch. They know a thing or two about coastal inundation. I can remember as a child seeing news reels of the Queen touring by boat the devastated areas that were underwater and with the so called climate emergency, I have not heard or seen anything that shows that the Netherlands are underwater. So what do they do and we are incapable of doing? Go on a study tour of Holland or better still and more environmentally friendly, Google it. Ilse Arndt, Meeniyan.

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for long anyway. commitment. If we accept the premise civilisation is judged They can’t have it both ways. The administrators need to understand they by how we treat our weakest members, council is not doing too well. IT’s history now the South Gippsland Shire Coun- aren’t here on a public relations exercise. Even if they do that well, ultimately it doesn’t John McCombe, cil chose to not honour the earlier commitment to Leongatha. the three percent rate reduction that could have work unless backed up by decent decisions – not laid the foundation for the sought after return of confidence in the administration. Those doing it tough financially were again brushed aside despite a strong ratepayer petition requesting the commitment be honoured. Yes, I know the council put in ‘process’ a review of the hardship policy. Too bad those getting paid to make decisions couldn’t actually do so. Fobbing it off ensures their hardship continues for another year. To me, it looks like more time went into trying ARE you proud of Leongatha and keen to to justify this rate decision than was spent on the show it? decision itself. Why not join six year old Aidan Walls Nice try – but I am not convinced it worked. (pictured) and support The Star’s Leongatha On one hand, the administrators claimed the Proud campaign? dollar amount of the three percent reduction was This paper wants to shout from the rooftoo small to benefit the average ratepayer - $1 or tops just how wonderful a town Leongatha $2 per week – not worthwhile. is. On the other hand, they claimed reduced revIf you believe it too, pick up your free enue by honouring the three percent reduction badge from our newspaper office at 36 Mcwould so damage the budget projections going Cartin Street, Leongatha today. forward, they could not, on balance honour the

Wear it with pride

COUNCIL MESSAGES Administrator Christian Zahra IT’S my pleasure to be writing to the community after what has been a busy few months beginning the role as one of South Gippsland’s administrators. We have been getting the clear message from local people that they want us to make decisions and get on with business. It is our intention to get things in motion as soon as we acquaint ourselves with all the necessary background detail to make effective decisions for the community. Last week we were able to talk at a high level on the style of governance we want to bring to the work we do over the next couple of years. We are committed to rebuilding trust between council and the community, and to do so we will aim to be available for community members and community groups who are working so hard on their own projects. We will be conveying what we are doing in the future and where we are heading on prior-

ity projects for this municipality. The news of the VicTrack lease for the future use of the Leongatha to Nyora rail corridor is welcome and a good example of trying to convert ideas and effort from local people into positive community and economic benefits. Trust will also be built through the way we make decisions, with community interest at the centre of our deliberations. We have no interest in promoting sectional interests or infighting, and in everything we do we will strive to deliver for the common good of people across the shire. People want decisions made and are tired of the sense that a lot of talk and not much action has been happening. We are confident that as we make resolutions and community members can see results, this will go a long way in restoring community faith and confidence in the shire and our region more generally.

Cr Brett Tessari WE’VE had some really wild weather lately, and with lots of rain and wind comes flooding and trees down. While many of us were sheltering indoors in front of the heater, our hard working emergency services personnel and SES volunteers were facing the to make our community safe. Council’s outdoor staff also put in a massive effort: removing fallen trees, closing roads and managing traffic, dealing with floodwaters and land slides. I had no idea until this week that when bad weather is predicted, our crews are busy preparing their equipment well before the weather hits. This may mean sharpening chainsaws, and ensuring enough fuel, signs and witches hats are in the trucks so that when the calls come in, and they always do, our on-call staff can get out there quickly to respond. Crews spent five hours cutting up and clearing just one massive Cypress tree that had fallen on Berrys Beach Road.

It’s all time out of their weekend after having already worked a full week. So, I just wanted to say a big thank you to our outdoors crews who do a fantastic job; I appreciate all their efforts and time spent away from their families to keep our community safe. The Phillip Island Soccer Club celebrated its 25th anniversary recently. Congratulations to the club and everyone involved in getting to this milestone. It’s great to see sporting clubs thrive in Bass Coast and that’s thanks to the countless volunteers. Soccer is popular in our area. We have three clubs in Bass Coast and 10 clubs in the Southern League. It’s fantastic to see so many people getting out and participating in winter sport. Speaking of winter sport, junior footy (AFL that is) has wrapped up for another year. Congratulations to the Phillip Island U12 Blue team, Phillip Island Youth Girls team and Wonthaggi Power U14s team who all claimed premierships in their respective leagues.

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Food to feed tourism’s belly Brad Lester WILSONS Promontory is at the heart of tourism in South Gippsland but it’s not all there is for people to see in the region. That’s why South Gippsland Shire Council is working to create a tourism brand for the area and push towards another of the region’s unique offerings: agritourism. “Agritourism is a big opportunity for South Gippsland. It’s an opportunity to grow and develop, and for businesses to leverage off,” council’s Renae Littlejohn said. In addition to the mainstream beef, dairy and lamb of the industry, council will work with food businesses to showcase the region’s unique food and beverage producers, such as eateries, cideries,

breweries, cheese makers, olive growers, truffle makers and honey growers. Council recently ran a program for speciality food growers to discuss the challenges they face, such as storage of products and transporting them to markets. Workshops will also be held for tourism operators and business associations. “We know that we have got so much to offer in tourism in South Gippsland and we want to move forward with the tourism industry to promote the region the best way that we can,” Ms Littlejohn said. Now, council will embrace the new Gippsland brand developed by the region’s peak tourism group Destination Gippsland, but with a South Gippsland focus. That brand will showcase the region’s food and wine experiences, in addition to hidden attractions such as historic towns and vineyards, beaches and alpine areas. The branding will be underpinned by the brand pillars: world class sanctuaries, water lovers paradise, paddock and ocean to plate, local towns, and alpine inspired adventure. Destination Gippsland will develop a logo, typography and imagery. This will help promote the region through social media, printed material, digital display, trade shows and online video. “We want people to come and stay longer and move around more, and through our new branding, we will be able to promote the area in a really FAR REACHING: South Gippsland Shire Council’s Christine Legg and Danielle Todaro positive way,” Ms Littlejohn said.

are promoting the region’s tourism gems.

Korumburra Round Table Roundup A KORUMBURRA project took a major leap forward at the August meeting of the Round Table, with the much welcomed news that VicTrack has signed an 18-year lease with South Gippsland Shire Council for the railway land from Leongatha to Nyora, which means the rail trail is full steam ahead. This wonderful project will prioritise families, nature lovers, walking groups, cyclists, Parkrun enthusiasts, café owners (and hence coffee lovers!), mothers with prams, people with pets and those just out for a stroll who want to avoid the roads. We cannot wait. At our August meeting, it was also heartwarming to hear of Milpara’s latest plans to establish a Fixit Café in Korumburra, similar to the successful one operating in Wonthaggi. As a recent convert to ABC 1’s The Repair Shop, the thought of having somewhere to take our own items to be repaired – albeit on a much less ambitious scale – is exciting. The aim is to have the Fixit Café open on a weekend afternoon once a month, and an added bonus is that our own Kelly’s Bakery has offered to provide afternoon tea for those on site. Our golf club rep on the Round Table, John Payne, reported continuing good news from the golf club, with the purchase of a full barista-style coffee machine up at the club, and renovations to the 1970s bar. Now there are even more reasons to pop up there for a counter meal on a Friday night. Anyone wanting to nominate for one of the two-year terms on the Round Table, which fall vacant on a rolling basis, is able to do so in June or December by emailing korumburraroundtable@ gmail.com. We welcome new members, with preference given to those who represent a particular community group. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook or search on your smartphone for the Korumburra App. Oh – and keep an eye out for our main street being lit up at night all through September, thanks to the Southern Lights Committee. I hope you enjoy all Korumburra has to offer during Spring. PEE-WEE LEWIS, KORUMBURRA ROUND TABLE.

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LOOKING BACK: A photo of the first train into Wonthaggi will be among those in the Inverloch Historical Society’s exhibition.

History in focus PHOTOS depicting the fascinating history of Inverloch will be on show at the Inverloch Community Hub next month. The History @ The Hub exhibition will be held from September 3 to 29, from 9am to 4pm. The show will feature items from the collection of the Inverloch Historical Society. The exhibition will also include a display of the rocket equipment originally housed in the Rocket Shed on The Esplanade and used during marine rescues. The Inverloch Men’s Shed members were involved in making the model, which will be housed in the Rocket Shed once the exhibition is finished.

Grab a grant APPLICATIONS are now open for grants of up to $1000 for businesses and community groups to make their venues more accessible. Bass Coast Shire Council is now seeking applications for the 2019 Building Disability Inclusive Businesses and Community Organisations Funding round. Examples of potential projects include ramps, signs, accessible toilets, engaging a consultant and other ideas. Applications close 5pm, Friday, September 27.`

Medieval life recreated by history buffs to investigate and recreate elements of medieval WAR is raging between England and and general life in the middle ages.” life,” Ms Allpress said. Most members choose to portray a general France – in the quaint countryside of “It is fun. There is something for everyone, as class of person such as knight or archer, while South Gippsland. some members have researched specific people you are only limited to your imagination and the The members of the Leongatha Medieval Society recreate the first half of the One Hundred Years War between France and England from about 1340 to 1400. The passionate historians act out an English mixed archery/infantry company, complete in attire from the period. “We are a group of people who gather to explore and recreate certain aspects of medieval life,” the society’s Renee Allpress said. “We explore medieval combat both hand to hand and archery, as well as activities such as crafting

and attempt to portray elements of their life. With about 20 members, the group always welcomes newcomers. “We hold weekly combat training sessions in Leongatha focusing on armed combat, monthly archery shoots and occasional special events such as harvest festivals or a feast,” Ms Allpress said. The society meets weekly on a Thursday in Leongatha for general training and monthly at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum at Korumburra for archery. “I enjoy the variety of people and the opportunity

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LOCAL HISTORY - 15

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Ruby’s naming and railway history TIMES PAST

HE township of Ruby, five kilometres north west of Leongatha on Coalition Creek, is today a shadow of its former self.

How settlements acquired their names is a question we, at the historical society, are often asked and sometimes the reason has been lost in time. For Ruby the answer is Surveyor Whitelaw named the township after one of his daughters. Pioneer selectors first came to the Ruby area in the 1880s and those pioneers quickly built a small thriving township with a hall, school, butter factory, wine shop, general store, blacksmith, butcher and baker. The Ruby Public Hall is the oldest building in Ruby. This hall, officially a Mechanics’ Institute, was opened at a ceremony on May 24, 1894. Mechanics’ Institutes were established not only as halls but as small libraries to help educate the community and hall committees were often given Crown land on which to build their hall. When the Ruby State School first began in September 1894, classes were held in the hall with rent being paid by the Education Department. The hall was also used by the Wesleyan Church in those early days. Over the years the hall has undergone many changes to keep up with the times. In the 1960s extensive work was undertaken which involved recladding and new windows. This hall has served the community for well over 125 years. The butter factory in Ruby opened in 1897 and closed in 1935. This privately-owned factory had many own-

BUSTLING TOWNSHIP: The main street of Ruby featuring the Colonial Wine Saloon, a popular watering hole. ers, the most successful being Victor Brumley who sold the business in 1931. The freezing works at the factory continued to be operated by the Logan family as a storage facility for locally caught rabbits. Unlike most small communities, Ruby had a wine saloon. Being so close to Leongatha a licensed hotel was out of the question. A roadside licence was sometimes granted to a store to enable it to sell bottled wine and spirits. In 1893 one such licence was granted to Johann Matthies, storekeeper of Ruby. Ruby had a special place in the history of the Great Southern Railway. This rail line was being constructed in two di-

rections, one coming from the west and the other from the east. The two lines met at Ruby in 1891 and the railway from Port Albert to Melbourne was complete. Transport became easier and produce could be more easily sold. South of Ruby there was some excellent stands of messmate and stringybark suitable for milling. Taking advantage of the new railway, a saw mill was established and a three-kilometre timber tramway was laid to connect the mill to the Ruby

station. Timber was moved on to markets as far away as Melbourne. Improved transport to Leongatha made the businesses in Ruby unprofitable and eventually they closed leaving only a hall. The road was realigned in the early 1970s and the settlement was bypassed. The school closed in the 1980s and Ruby became one of those townships that remain only as a name for an area. The hall however still remains as a symbol of a community that still exists.

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HOLIDAYS DISCOVER A HIDDEN GEM IN MALAYSIA History and great food in Malacca Peter Chapman WHERE to go, what to do and what will I experience? They are the first questions every traveller asks themselves when they look to their next adventure. My best travel tip is to use a professional travel agent to do all your bookings, but before you walk into their office make sure you know where you want to travel to. Talk to your friends and ask them to tell you where have been the best places they have visited. I did that a few years ago when I wanted to

travel for two weeks in Malaysia and a good mate told me to make sure I visited Malacca. Having never even heard of Malacca I was a little wary, but after a little investigation I decided to give it a go Malacca is a province situated around four hours’ drive from Singapore and about two hours from Kuala Lumpur. My mate’s push for me to experience Malacca was based on the district’s emergence over the past 10 years as a hot spot for visitors wanting to experience its history and its foods, particularly its famous chicken rice, laksa and spicy nonya creations. On his advice I booked in to the Majestic Hotel, a former Malaccan mansion built at the turn of

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the 19th century. Just over a decade ago the original home was completely renovated to become the hotel’s reception, welcoming lounge, bar and restaurant. At the rear of the mansion a 10 storey hotel has been built in the traditional style of the area. In essence it’s a fusion of Malaccan history with modern elegance. The Majestic, like most modern hotels throughout Malaysia, features a first class spa that uses traditional natural ingredients to help rejuvenate tired travellers. A three hour Peranakan Signature experience, in which your body is coated in such things as yoghurt and sliced star fruit, has you ready and relaxed to explore the fascinating streets of Malacca and the myriad of traders who ply their wares. This is not another Bali where you are accosted by money hungry stall owners wanting to you to buy imitation junk. Far from it, the Malaccans are warm and friendly, in many cases shy and unassuming. The Majestic Hotel offers many services for its guests, but its big winner is a historic walk undertaken each day by knowledgeable guides. As you walk the narrow streets they take you on a journey back to the 14th century when Malacca was first discovered by a Hindu Prince from Sumatra who was charmed by the wildlife that abounded. The Malacca River runs through the centre of town and it’s at one of the small foot crossings that my guide pauses to tell me why this overpass has been named the Ghost Bridge. It was here, she says, that invading Japanese troops in 1941 executed 500 villagers and hung their heads from the bridge as a warning to others that they must be obeyed.

Most visitors come to Malacca for the weekend and public holiday street markets, but more and more are discovering the district which wasn’t even a mark on Asia’s tourism map before the last decade. Now crowds walk the narrow streets, or take a ride in brightly adorned rickshaws that blare out modern music, leaving children singing along and some tourists covering their ears. Prices are good, accommodation is first class, and you feel safe and comfortable discovering this Malaysian delight. Once again my good friend was right on the money; if you visit Malaysia mark down Melacca as a place to visit.

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The Leongatha Proud campaign has been embraced by more than 30 of the town’s key retailers. Their staff will wear a new badge of honour as part of this year’s Leongatha Daffodil Festival and Community Expo. The “Leongatha Proud” project will see 2000 badges handed out to businesses and Daffodil Festival volunteers which showcase the community spirit of the town. The Star’s commercial manager Tony Giles is the man behind the project. “A similar concept worked extremely well in Yarram a few years ago and we wanted to provide the same impetus for businesses here in Leongatha,” he said. “The badges, featuring the words ‘Leongatha Proud’, have a daffodil over the top of the iconic Leongatha Memorial Hall and are in green and gold colours. “We’re aiming to see hundreds of badges worn by business owners and their staff during the next two weeks, which will also encompass the four days of the Daffodil Festival. “Leongatha businesses are rightly proud of their town and see the festival as a significant boost not only to their bottomline but also to the fabric of the town. “I would also like to thank the Rosetti family

for their support and ideas behind the Leongatha Proud project. “It won’t just be business owners and staff wearing the badges over the next few weeks. Volunteers involved in any events at the festival will also be wearing them proudly pinned to their chests.” New Leongatha Business Association president Anthony Walls thanked The Star newspaper for the great initiative. “It will be great to see everyone wearing these badges during the festival to show we are truly proud of our town,” Mr Walls said. This year’s Daffodil festival will be held from Friday, August 30 until Sunday, September 1. Highlights include the 63rd Annual Daffodil and Floral Show, the 43rd annual Leongatha Art and Photography Show and a massive Leongatha Street Festival along Bair Street on the Saturday. The Star is going all out to promote this year’s events with two weeks of features. The first is featured today. The Star will also run a competition offering a $500 Star gift card for a lucky shopper who purchases goods at any of the Leongatha Proud outlets. As well, retailers have added to the prize bounty and a number of prize draws will be made alongside the big $500 prize. Competition winners will be published in our September 3 edition. Watch out for The Star Daffodil Festival feature which will dominate The Star’s August 27 edition.

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LEONGATHA Guides will celebrate seven and 10 years old. The leaders of 1st pack were Shirley Mathers, 70 years of continuous Guiding in the Brown Owl and Elsie Knight, Tawny Owl. town on November 17. The leaders of 2nd Pack were Gwen Scott, Anyone who has been a Girl Guide or a friend of the Guides, is invited to come to the Guide Hall in A’Beckett Street, Leongatha and celebrate. Guiding first started in Leongatha in 1932, with the first company led by Daisy McKinnon and comprising 13 girls. The company closed in 1939, probably due to World War Two. On March 2, 1949, two Brownie groups (junior Guides) were formed for girls between

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Shoeboxes spread the love AN international aid project was nutrition, and sanitation. They also had the joy of helping to distribute launched in Leongatha recently in the shoeboxes of gifts to excited children. most traditional of ways – with a savoury Operation Christmas Child distributes shoeafternoon tea. boxes filled with gifts to children in less fortunate

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The annual project of Operation Christmas Child in South Gippsland was launched in the Leongatha Uniting Church hall. It’s a project of Samaritan’s Purse, an international aid and disaster relief organisation. Representatives from churches, community groups and participants in the project came from Leongatha, Meeniyan, Inverloch, Wonthaggi, Koonwarra and Korumburra. Before being treated to a wonderful array of savoury delicacies, guests heard about projects of Samaritan’s Purse as Wendy and Rob Nyhuis shared their recent experiences in Cambodia. Wendy and Rob witnessed firsthand projects of water filtration, awareness courses for students about people trafficking, education for minority groups, a school for the blind, building work that improved schools, education for communities in

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Shop shares God’s word CHRISTIANITY is alive and well in overseas.” The shop may be owned by Ashley and ThelLeongatha, and a humble shop that has ma McInnes, but runs on a not for profit basis and been servicing the town since 2003 is is staffed by volunteers, including Mr McInnes, a contributing to that. member of the Salvation Army in Leongatha.

New Beginnings Christian Books and Giftware in Bair Street sells a variety of Christianthemed items, from cards and books, to DVDs and giftware. Among them are craft items such as banners, journals, luggage tags and coin purses made from clothing by Second Chance Bangkok in Thailand. “The aim of the shop is to make quality Christian products available to everyone and anyone,” proprietor Ashley McInnes said. “You do not have to be a Christian to come in here and buy. We try to have scripture verses where possible on everything. “We carry a great range of different products, from cards, books, communion/confirmation gifts, Bibles and CD/DVDs through to giftware from recycled clothing from overseas. This last product supports our aim to assist missions

Funds raised go back into the business and more support from the public would be appreciated. “As Christians we believe that God has provided us with everything we need in this life, and this is borne out by the fact that after 16 years, God’s shop in Leongatha is still going, when many other Christian bookshops have closed down,” Mr McInnes said. He bought the business from Lynley Simmons in October 2016, who bought the business from Pat Jackson in April 2015. She set the shop up in February 2003, then in the rear shops of Russell Court Arcade. In 2009, she relocated the shop to the front of the arcade at number 38 Bair Street. The last move, which happened in 2014, was from there to number 40A Bair Street, at the front of Mitchell Arcade, where the business continues to trade from.

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Bair Street to get a European makeover Matt Dunn THE Bair Street redevelopment will bring a slice of Europe to Leongatha. With wide footpaths, underground power, the prospect of a la carte dining and pedestrianfriendly crossings at five points, the much-anticipated makeover has been designed to put people before cars. South Gippsland Shire Council is hoping the changes – which will take up two years to complete and cost a total of $5.4 million – will act as a major drawcard for shoppers, helping to drive higher retail yields on the strip. Council’s investment will total $1.2 million, with the Federal Government stumping up $2.7 million and the State Government a further $1.5 million. Council’s John Moylan and Jareth Goss have been two of the driving forces behind the project. They admit to being excited about what is to come. “The initiator for it was the construction of the Leongatha Heavy Vehicle Bypass, which changed the status of the road,” Mr Moylan said. Simply explained, Bair Street went from being a VicRoads-controlled road to one controlled by council. It meant that council not only had control, but also the power to redesign the strip. “That’s really the aim of the project – to change from a four lane highway to a section of road that’s inviting for pedestrians,” he said. As Mr Goss would have it: “A shopping precinct.” It’s an idea that has been given a big thumbsup by traders, especially those who operate along Bair Street.

EUROPEAN FLAVOUR: Leongatha’s Bair Street will soon have wider footpaths and more pedestrian traffic, something akin to the picturesque boulevards of Europe. South Gippsland Shire Council’s Jareth Goss and John Moylan look forward to delivering the project to the community. Mr Goss said the lanes on either side of the street would be reduced from two to one. “That means the footpaths will become a lot wider. There’ll be a lot more pedestrian crossing opportunities to get across the street safely,” he said. “In addition to that there’ll be a lot more trees

and garden beds.” Mr Moylan said the wider footpaths would present opportunities for “outside dining”. “The end result of this project will be to stimulate more activity on that side of the street and to fill more shops,” he said. He said there would be a slight reduction in

parking spots on Bair Street, with more angled parking spots. He hastened to add that more parking spots may become available if and when council redevelops the disused rail land behind Bair Street. In recent days it was announced that council has assumed control of the site, which was formerly in the hands of State Government rail assets operator, VicTrack. For the sake of attaining funding for the Bair Street redevelopment, council was encouraged to narrow its focus and take references to the rail land out. In the coming days a site office will be established at the former Toy World building (near the current pedestrian crossing close to McCartin Street). South Gippsland Water is ready to start working on its bit of the project: replacing 100 year old mains along the road. Beyond that, Mr Goss said the next part of the project will see overhead power put below ground. There will also be new street lighting and new connections to many businesses. With those parts of the project complete, the focus will return to civil works. “We have to do these things sequentially to minimise disruption,” Mr Moylan said. “A great connectivity” between the strip, Gollers Lane, Lyon St and McCartin Street, making it easier for pedestrians to get around town. “It’s our biggest project. From an engineering point of view it’s got a level of complexity we don’t often see, but getting rid of those ugly, overhead power lines will certainly add to the visual aspect.” To see the plan go to: bairstreet.com.au.

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She recently graduated from Federation Uni- graduation ceremony. Mikaela is a former student of St Laurence’s O’Toole Catholic Primary School and Mary Mackillop Catholic Regional College. She is now teaching Grade 5 students in her graduate year, at St Brendan’s Catholic Primary School in Lakes Entrance. “I have been working very hard to achieve my dream and finally it has become a reality and I couldn’t be happier,” she said. Mikaela thanked her family, friends, teachers and staff from the local schools and the community who helped her achieve her dream.

Schools’ art on show SCHOOLS in Leongatha have joined forces for the inaugural Arts Expo. The event will showcase the artistic talents of students from across three Leongatha schools: South Gippsland Specialist School, Leongatha Primary School and Leongatha Secondary College. The expo will start with an opening on Wednesday, August 28 to be held in the Performing Arts Centre from 3.30pm, with performances held in the centre from 6pm to 7pm. The expo will showcase visual arts, visual communication design, media, music, dance and drama. It will showcase the theme Reading is my SuperPower inspired by 2019 Book Week. Tarwin Lower artist Mandy Gunn, who specialises in working with sculpture, collage, assemblage and installation using recycled materials, has been artist-in-residence, working with students across the precinct to create a collaborative artwork. Her work is shown widely in Australia and GOAL ACHIEVED: Mikaela Witherow is held in many public and private collections. graduated from university and is now This collaborative art piece will be unveiled on the Wednesday evening at 6pm. teaching.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Water action SOUTH Gippsland Water has started to replace a 90 year old cast iron water main in Wonthaggi. The main runs in Loch and Watt streets. The works are expected to take around two months and will see some $200,000 invested into reliable, safe drinking water for residents in Wonthaggi. This work is the first in a number of significant investments into water supply networks, with Graham Street, Wonthaggi and Bair Street, Leongatha due to start in the coming month. The Watt Street pipe is the youngest pipe of the three at around 90 years old, but the age and condition of the pipe has raised concerns about its reliability. A new larger diameter pipe is being installed in Watt Street which may increase the flow of water, and reduce the number of bursts and interruptions.

Tarwin Lower Red Cross PRESIDENT Glenda Arbuthnot president welcomed 11 members and a new member, Marlene Miller to the August meeting. This was followed by the Red Cross pledge and acknowledgment of the country. Mrs Arbuthnot declared all positions vacant and it was voted that all positions would stay the same as the last 12 months. President is Mrs Arbuthnot, vice-president is Lilly Farrar, secretary is Margaret Fisher, vice-secretary is Val Latham and treasurer is Deb Birkett. This was a short meeting with entertainment provided by members with jokes, holiday trips and Terry Taylor dressing up in her funny sequin dress and the long white boots she wore to her birthday party. The trade table is always well stocked with plants, jams and odds and ends. Raffle for the day was a beauty pack with Mrs Arbuthnot the lucky winner. Fun and friendship followed with a lovely afternoon lunch.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: Korumburra Rotary Club mentor Bekk Anthony greets German exchange student Julia Moeller.

Julia welcomed GERMAN exchange student Julia Moeller was welcomed by Korumburra Rotary Club recently. The teenager hails from a town in Germany that is five times as big as Korumburra. She will study Year 10 at Korumburra Secondary College, and is looking forward to studying advanced physical education and special occasion cookery. The sports fan enjoys gymnastics, including gymnastics on horseback.

Milpara news DO you want to be part of setting a Korumburra Fixit/Mend It/Repair It happening in Korumburra? Join Milpara Community House on Tuesday, August 20 at 7pm at Milpara. Learn to make your own authentic Chinese dumplings using traditional ingredients. Learn to make wraps from scratch and how to fold them correctly, and how to make delicious dumplings. Workshop dates are Wednesday, September 4 or September 18. Milpara is seeking expressions of interest from local community minded people who would like to help guide, inform and contribute to the house’s future. Call Jenni at Milpara on 5655 2524.

Brigade praises top firies Michael Blogg, Scott Whittingham, Glyn FORMER brigade captain Bill Rodda was praised for his 45 years of service to the CFA at the bri- Stuckey, Ross Harris and Sarah Meney received service awards. gade’s annual awards evening recently. The event was held at the Austral Hotel at Brigade secretary Ken Griffiths was named firefighter of the year by brigade members for his Korumburra. dedication to the brigade.

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Award-winning firefighters at Korumburra CFA were (L-R) Michael Blogg, Scott Whittingham, Glyn Stuckey, Bill Rodda, Ross Harris, Sarah Meney and Ken Griffiths. NATIONAL FEAT: CFA deputy chief officer Stephanie Rotarangi presented a framed print of David Barton’s awardwinning photo to Korumburra CFA’s Matt Haines and Mr Barton.

Hot photo a winner DAVID Barton still remembers the day well. He and other Korumburra firefighters were battling a bushfire at Yinnar on March 8 this year, blacking out hotspots they could reach safely. Mr Barton, the brigade’s second lieutenant, was not only equipped with his firefighting gear but also his camera and took a photo of his fellow volunteers at work. That image won a photographic competition held by the Country Fire Authority, in the professional section, as part of National Volunteer Week. A delegation from the CFA head office, including deputy chief officer Stephanie Rotarangi, visited the brigade last week to present Mr Barton and the brigade with a framed print of his photo and two iPads, and Mr Barton a Bunnings voucher. “I took this shot as it showed the challenges and effort required to fully extinguish a bushfire after the main blaze had passed. This hotspot was David Barton’s award-winning photo taken during a bushfire at Yinnar this March. left to the helicopters,” Mr Barton said.

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Aussies toast Toora hotel “Because it was built in 1889, there are conTHE Royal Standard Hotel Toora has been awarded a $50,000 grant after stant maintenance issues,” she said. aren’t aiming to be a boutique hotel – we Aussies voted the destination as one of are “We a real country pub with real people, and real their favourite waterholes. stories, but we will be able to bring it up to an ac-

The historic Toora hotel was announced as ceptable standard for the modern traveller which the only Victorian accommodation to receive is wonderful. one of six national grants under Airbnb’s County “The grant will be spent by Airbnb but monPub Project. ey stays locally, so we can go through our local The initiative aims to support Australian pub- hardware store in Toora. licans by generating renewed interest in small “We are very excited for the pub and the towns and communities which have been under town: it’s a great opportunity.” threat in recent years due to declining populaAmy Robson and Stephen Swan, partner in tions, drought, economic the hotel, took over the pub disruption and waning over two years ago - just a tourism. few months after the pub “It’s the greatest thing had lost its liquor licence. to happen for country pubs “For a couple of months It’s the greatest since tap beer,” Toora pubthe pub had no beer. Conlican Amy Robson said. thing to happen for sumer confidence was at an As Victoria’s only winall time low,” Ms Robson ner, The Royal Standard country pubs since said. will be paired with a project “It has been a long, hard tap beer.” manager to oversee the onroad since taking over to sight rejuvenation process – Toora publican rebuild consumer confiand an experienced host to dence in the town and wider Amy Robson guide the publican on regisdistrict. tering their accommodation “But in that period we through Airbnb. received our third certificate of excellence in a In addition, Airbnb will support the town to row on TripAdvisor for food, which is based on attract guests to the pub by launching a campaign consumer reviews. We have all worked really to help put the pub and its town on the map. hard and it’s working.” “We’ve never had our rooms listed on Airbnb With more than 9000 nominations, Ms Robbecause we weren’t proud of them,” Ms Robson son said to have been one of six winners was said. “tantamount to the strength of the hotel and the According to the Toora publican, the hotel’s community.” 10 rooms are in desperate need of renovation “I’m led to believe we had over 30 nominawith the current colour scheme and decor sug- tions,” she said. gesting the last major revamp was in the ’80s. “But in my opinion it’s not really about the

GRAND VENUE: Publican Amy Robson and Stephen Swan, partner in the The Royal Standard Hotel Toora, are hoping to put Toora on the map following a grant to spruce up their hotel. $50,000 grant: it’s the 12 months of advertising Locals celebrated in the pub during the early campaign that goes with the project. hours of the morning as The Today Show broad“We can show Australia what Toora is made cast the win. of. There is a lot happening here and it’s a really Renovations are expected to start at the end good vibe.” of August with completion set for September.

Rangers clean up on pest patrol Parks Victoria is working with experts and OVER the past 12 months, Parks Victoria staff at Wilsons Promontory National stakeholders, including Arthur Rylah Institute to improve the management of feral cats. Park have stepped up the fight against (ARI) Over the past year, remote sensing cameras introduced pests. were used to collect feral cat distribution and denThey are targeting feral cats, foxes and Sambar deer, which pose a range of significant impacts on the flora and fauna of the Prom. Fox control has been undertaken at the Prom for many years, and foxes have been reduced and maintained at low numbers. This new program aims to reduce the number of foxes migrating into the park using a network of bait locations throughout the natural bottleneck of the Yanakie Isthmus in the north of the Prom.

sity data in order to target areas of known feral cat populations. The camera monitoring will also provide invaluable information about control effectiveness. A new program aims to eradicate the Sambar deer population in the park. Remote sensing cameras are being used to provide important information about distribution and feeding locations to better target control methods. “Deer cause significant environmental damage NATURE FIRST: Parks Victoria field ser- through grazing and trampling, along with creating wallows in wetlands, while foxes and cats vice officer Luke Cockman establishes a fe- prey on small mammals, and threatened bird and ral cat trap in the north of Wilsons Promon- reptile species,” Parks Victoria’s Brett Mitchell tory National Park. Credit: Parks Victoria. said.

Our region on show to the world GIPPSLAND’S tourism strategy to attract more international visitation received a further boost when leading international tour operators visited recently.

The seven agents travelled with Great Southern Escapes, stopping at Meeniyan and Wilsons Promontory. The group sampled the Great Southern Rail Trail with help from Australian Cycling Holidays, and inspected properties including Prom Country Lodge, Limosa Rise and The Church House in South Gippsland, before staying overnight at the RACV Inverloch Resort. They then travelled the Bunurong Coastal Drive and walked the George Bass Coastal Walk before heading to Phillip Island to view the new visitor centre at the Phillip Island Nature Parks. “Familiarising myself with this region has enabled me to better understand and sell the benefits of Gippsland to my clients in North America,” said Sue Lassen, of One Pacific, which sells Australia to the North American market.

The seven operators saw first-hand what Gippsland has to offer international visitors. Destination Gippsland partnered with the Australian Tourism Export Council, and South Gippsland and Bass Coast shire councils to host the agents. “International tour operators are business to business destination specialists who collect a wide selection of hotels, tours and experiences for their overseas travel trade partners to sell,” Destination Gippsland’s Terry Robinson said. “They package experiences for overseas travel agents to on-sell to their clients across the world. “By hosting some of these agents in our region, we open up many channels PLACE TO BE: The international tour for Gippsland to reach international travel operators stopped at Moo’s at Meeniyan agents and visitors that we couldn’t achieve during their tour of the region. on our own.”

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A big win for book borrowers DESPITE the mobile library transition- gan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We now have five times the coverage we had ing out of service, borrowing is about to at Welshpool in the past. We used to be there evbecome a lot easier in Welshpool. ery second Monday for an hour-and-a-quarter.â&#x20AC;? West Gippsland Library has recently estab-

Overdue fees have also been given the flick by West Gippsland Library and existing fees wiped. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Small fines for items returned late, simply because life got in the way, are a deterrent to people using libraries the way they should, not a solution,â&#x20AC;? CEO Leanne Williams said. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good news for Foster library too with redevelopments and extended opening hours underway. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the future weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll run Foster as a 24/7 library. Members of the public will have a digital key and be able to go into the library to do their own thing whenever they want,â&#x20AC;? Mr Hogan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The minister will come down in the next month or two to do the formal launch.â&#x20AC;? Two small rural libraries in the Parkes shire in New South Wales have a similar system, where patrons can access the library with an old-style SO EASY: West Gippsland Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Julie brass key. Foster will be the first in Australia that grants Constable and Michael Hogan are hoping to access with a digital one. see more patrons use library services. lished a partnership with Welshpoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rural Transaction Centre to provide a small community library. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve put in about seven bays of shelving, with over 1000 books and a self-loan machine,â&#x20AC;? West Gippsland Libraryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Michael Hogan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We also have a staff member go there each Wednesday for two hours.â&#x20AC;? The Rural Transaction Centre, open daily from 11am to 4pm, now means loaning is more accessible. Using the self-loans machine people can now come whenever the centre is open and borrow whatever they like, including picking up their holds. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great new initiative for us,â&#x20AC;? Mr Ho-

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Theatre’s next big plug WHILE the irresistibly loveable Young Frankestein may have come to an end, there is no rest for Leongatha Lyric Theatre as they throw themselves back into preparation for their upcoming production, Jasper Jones. Set against the backdrop of a fictitious mining town in the hot summer of 1965, Jasper Jones follows the repercussions of the disappearance of the mayor’s teenage daughter. In the days that follow the girl’s disappearance, dark secrets and evil intentions of respected community members are revealed. But it’s not all horror and mystery with the production touching on the carefree and jocular moments of childhood. Director Sue Lindsay said she was drawn to the concept after reading Craig Silvey’s novel, on which the show is based. According to the Inverloch based director, the lively characters and resilience of the young people intrigued and inspired her. Performances will kick off from September 13 with seven shows running until September 21. Lyric Theatre’s Travelling Boggs Show - a two hour show of hilarious fun coupled with a little cross dressing, witty jokes, fantastic comedy sketches and heartfelt songs - will also hit the stage again this November at a date yet to be confirmed. Also announced for mid-next year is Lyric Theatre’s major production of Kinky Boots the Musical. Meanwhile Wonthaggi Theatrical Group (WTG) is also ramping up with a poignant original play by local author Rory Godbold on the horizon. Titled When the Light Leaves, this production will come to Wonthaggi on September 20

and 21 after a recent successful season at La Mama Courthouse in Melbourne. This Australian work dives headlong into the complexities of family life following one person’s diagnosis of terminal illness and their determination to take control of the process of dying. Tickets are available now for this production to be held at WTG Shed ,Wonthaggi State Coal Mine: www.trybooking.com/book/ event?eid=535669&. If an evening of cabaret including music, song, dance and drama is more your cup of tea, then pencil October 4 and 5 into your calendars for WTG’s Cabaret Festival. This flashy affair will include a mix of local and Melbourne based cabaret acts across five shows. If you want something to entertain the youngsters, WTG’s Magic Monkey children’s show is sure to be a hit. This lighthearted production follows a group of travelers who reenact the story of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, using puppets, martial arts, dance and mime. But that’s not all with WTG recently announcing Mamma Mia will grace the Wonthaggi stage with all its catchy jukebox music glory from July 31 to August 16, 2020. Even if you’ve seen it before, this feel-good musical inspired by the songs of ABBA and set against the colourful backdrop of the Greek Islands is not to be missed. For more details, head to www.wtg.org.au. On November 29 the Foster Arts Music and Drama Association (FAMDA) will host Some like it Boggs, Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s travelling Bogg show, at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre. FAMDA are yet to announce their major production for next year as they secure rights but organisers said their one act play festival will be on again August 15 and 16, 2020. To keep an eye out for FAMDA’s 2020 production announcement, visit https://famda.org.au/.

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Short plays will be big on impact A ONE act play festival offers audience members a great variety of relatively short plays in a friendly theatrical competition with awards and cash prizes for the actors.

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This month marks the 50th anniversary of the cultural touchstone that was Woodstock, the famed 1969 festival of peace and music and its impact is still felt. The Grove Gippsland restaurant at Krowera is holding its own Woodstock food and music celebration. Guests can enjoy a delicious two course Grove menu, including a glass on arrival. Be sure to try The Grove’s Yeah Baby signature cocktail. The band After Sunset will perform a tribute to artists from the evocative Woodstock era. Guests are invited to dress the part, with prizes offered for the best ’60s styling, even with flowers in your hair. After Sunset will create a playlist starting with moody solo performances, building to a four piece band for the ‘let your hair down and boogie’ part of the night.

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ON THE LAND Jersey chief pursues Chinese market A FORMER Korumburra man was an instrumental part of a dairy delegation to China to open opportunities for the Jersey breed. China needs 109 million tonnes of dairy to meet current nutritional targets but last year Australia exported only 840,000 tonnes. A recent dairy trade mission to China has identified Jersey as a potential growth opportunity and has sought to clear-up misconceptions about availability of the breed. Among the delegation was Jersey Australia general manager Glen Barrett, a one time resident of Korumburra. He said Jerseys could be the answer to many of the challenges facing dairy in China. “Their dairy herd is starting to get too big and has fertility, feed efficiency and heat tolerance issues - all things where Jerseys would be far superior,” Mr Barrett said. “It is mostly a Holstein market at the moment but the demand for Jersey is growing, particularly in southern China where the climate is warmer and the Jersey heat tolerance is beneficial.” Fifteen companies joined the fifth Austradecoordinated dairy mission to China. The program included industry briefings, site visits, business promotion, roundtable discussions and participation in the Australia’s National Pavilion at the 2019 China Expo. Jersey Australia was invited by Genetics Australia to join the Austrade mission to develop

OPENING DOORS: Jersey Australia general manager Glen Barrett, formerly of Korumburra, spruiked the breed in China. and expand export opportunities and Mr Barrett said Jerseys could be a significant player. Australia exports an average 10,000 Jerseys per year but Mr Barrett said some exporters were telling Chinese buyers they couldn’t buy Australian Jerseys.

“That is incorrect. By weight of numbers, we are a smaller breed but Jerseys are available,” he said. Mr Barrett said having a consistent market would encourage more Jersey breeders to enter the international market.

“If the market is inconsistent, it’s hard to breed to supply to it,” he said. “If there was consistent market year on year, breeders and farmers would breed heifers to meet that market. “If the market is there one year and not the next, that becomes a bit of a challenge.” Mr Barrett said there had been solid conversations with buyers looking for Jerseys, with a bull order already resulting from the trip “Jersey Australia is here to help exporters find heifers if they need them and we will provide continued reassurance to buyers in China that Jersey heifers are available,” he said. There are also good opportunities for Australian genetics and embryos. “The feedback was there is demand for high value cows and potential opportunities for more elite level genetics and exports of Australian semen to China,” Mr Barrett said. “There are opportunities to take a collective national approach through the different AI companies and it’s not just China. “There are strong sales of Australian Jersey semen into South Africa, good opportunities for Jerseys in Rwanda and we just had interest from South Korea undertaking an evaluation of Australian Jerseys on their suitability for their dairy industry.” Jersey Australia will maintain contact with potential buyers, reconfirming Jerseys are readily available and providing support in certification and breed assessment.

Foxes, rabbits in Landcare’s sights SGLN will work with private landholders, ber 8 at the Tarwin Lower Community Centre THE South Gippsland Landcare Net- mals in your area. community groups and public land managers to Signs will be displayed indicating where bait- from 10am to 1pm, with lunch. work has started working on a new fox Participants will hear about the fox control reduce the effects of both rabbits and foxes on loing is occurring, allowing dog owners to keep and rabbit control program. cal flora and fauna. methods being used and about the calici release. their dogs out of these areas. Covering 16,000ha of coast and farmland, project planning and works have been underway for six months, with another two years of onground work to come. Fox control will be undertaken through baiting on farmland and public land, with fox trapping in areas around Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower. Rabbit control will be achieved via the release of a new strain of calicivirus at multiple locations across the area. The project area runs from Venus Bay to Walkerville, between the Walkerville road and the coast. “Foxes and rabbits are a threat to farm productivity as well as to wildlife. Forty-seven threatened wildlife species and 10 threatened plant species occur in the area,” Landcare coordinator Glenn Brooks-MacMillan said. Landholders in this area are encouraged to contact SGLN on pestanimals@sgln.org.au for further details on how they can be involved in this exciting project, or contact Kristy on 0498 391 233. Properties will be selected based on a strategic baiting approach. There will be a number of ways to get involved. These include having bait stations on your property, attending seminars and training courses and participating in logging sightings of pest ani-

This will build on existing pest animal projects Peter Homan will also be showing photographs Pet rabbit owners are encouraged to vaccinate their rabbits as soon as possible against and videos of wildlife found in the area. For more carried out in the area, including the fox control information or to register for this free event go to program the Friends of Venus Bay have been uncalicivirus. dertaking over the last 10 years. A community forum will be held on Septem- https://foxandrabbitinfo.eventbrite.com.au.

Cassie Wright is one of the South Gippsland Landcare Network team working on the fox IN THE CAT: A fox image taken by a camera trap. project.

• VLE Leongatha

Bullocks in demand for home and abroad SIGNIFICANT rainfall over the supply area resulted in a reduced yarding, with some producers deciding to hold onto stock or being too wet to transport cattle. The quality was mixed with the bulk being export types and very few trade cattle offered, typical of this time of the year. Prices improved in the bullock run, with strong competition from domestic and export processors driving prices up. The regular field of buyers was present operating in a dearer market in places. The trade section was limited to only heifers, with quality better than last week increasing prices by 7c, with trade heifers selling from 290c to 325c/kg.

Quality improved in the grown steer and bullock run on some excellent supplementary fed steers offered. Grown steers sold in a firm market, making up to 334c, while the bullocks improved 9c to make from 348c to 364c/kg. Manufacturing bullocks eased up to 18c, with the heavy crossbreds selling from 253c to 316c, while the dairy portion sold up to 282c/kg. Prices fluctuating in the cow run, with increases of up to 13c/kg seen in places. Heavy 3 and 4 score beef cows sold from 259c to 277c/ kg. The middle run of D2 cows made from 240c to 265c, while the light 1 score portion sold from 155c to 243c/kg. There was a mixed yarding of bulls that sold to the usual buying group in a dearer market. Bulls with shape increased 5c to sell from 260c to 300c/kg.

The next sale draw - August 21: 1. SEJ, 2. Landmark, 3. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 4. Elders, 5. Alex Scott & Staff.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, August 14

BULLOCKS 10 R. & C. McGill Trust, Kongwak 10 Rigano Bros, Warragul 6 J.D. & J.M. Watson, Loch 13 Endean Park P/L, Tarwin Lower 8 R.J. & R.H. Findlay, Leongatha 3 V. Nativo, Allambee

692.5kg 723.5kg 584.2kg 610.0kg 666.9kg 756.7kg

363.6 363.6 353.6 352.6 352.0 350.0

$2517.93 $2630.65 $2065.61 $2150.86 $2347.40 $2648.33

STEERS 1 Faulkner Lees Construct, Mardan 2 Jenola Dale Pty Ltd, Hedley 1 C. Delbridge, Doomburrim 1 Faulkner Lees Construct, Mardan 10 D. & K. Grylls, Welshpool 3 A. & S. Gammaldi, Jumbunna E

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340.0 315.0 315.0 315.0 275.6 275.0

$1751.00 $1480.50 $1354.50 $1716.75 $1309.10 $1237.50

HEIFERS 10 M. & N. Bracecamp, Berrys Crk 437.0kg 1 K.J. Hutchinson, Yinnar 425.0kg 1 R.C. Affleck, Toongabbie 490.0kg 2 The Richards Development 432.5kg 1 Lorstan Nom, Bengworden 385.0kg 1 M. & I. Liley, Foster 515.0kg COWS 1 P.G. Price, Leongatha 635.0kg 1 K. & F. Whelan, Outtrim 770.0kg 1 P.G. & B.K. Ruby, Anderson 770.0kg 1 M.D. Wood, Toongabbie 695.0kg 1 R.C. Affleck, Toongabbie 600.0kg 1 K. & J. McAlpine, Leongatha 595.0kg BULLS 1 R.C. & C.A. Noble, The Gurdies 935.0kg 1 A. & M. Enbom, Korumburra 880.0kg 1 A.C. Grabham, Kongwak 905.0kg 1 Woorra Park Pty Ltd, Mirboo 770.0kg 1 Providence Ridge, Hazelwood Nth 765.0kg 1 K.J. Hutchinson, Yinnar 780.0kg

325.0 320.0 320.0 313.6 311.6 310.0

$1420.25 $1360.00 $1568.00 $1356.32 $1199.66 $1596.50

276.6 276.6 271.6 270.0 266.0 266.0

$1756.41 $2129.82 $2091.32 $1876.50 $1596.00 $1582.70

300.0 297.6 295.0 276.0 271.6 270.0

$2805.00 $2618.88 $2669.75 $2125.20 $2077.74 $2106.00

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Moons focus on the future A FARMING family with eyes well and their farm business operations, their strategies and truly on the future will be in the spotlight catch up with local farmers. The Focus Farm program is jointly supported during this month’s Focus Farm open by GippsDairy and Dairy Australia. day. The program gives farmers and agribusiness The Moon family of Yanakie are building on their dairy legacy to ensure their farm business is sustainable in the current climate and for future generations. GippsDairy’s co-facilitator of the Yanakie Focus Farm, Irene Baker, said Alex, Tricia, Jared and Mel Moon were making investments in the farm and the people involved in it with the idea of building a solid platform for decades to come. “They want to make it a profitable and sustainable business that they can keep for future generations,” she said. “It’s a family farm from the grandparents through to Alex and Trish and now Jared and Mel, and they want the next generation to have the same opportunities they have all had. “There’s been a big focus on work health and safety along the way, with the wellbeing of their workers one of the big priorities.” Join the Moons along with their facilitators Matt Hall and Irene Baker and their Support Group at their second open day on Wednesday, August 21. This day will be an opportunity to explore

professionals the opportunity to participate in the decision-making processes of a dairy farm business. Each Focus Farm provides an ongoing demonstration of the value of goal setting within a dairy business and the processes required to achieve these goals. The open day program includes: • The people, physicals, facilities and system. • Strategic plan (where did the goals come from?). • Changing the big settings. • Focusing on the daily decisions. • Farm review and forecast (system, physicals, financials). • Current seasonal conditions and outlook. • Farm walk The open day will begin at 10.15am for a 10.30am at the Yanakie Hall, corner Millar Road and Meeniyan-Promontory Road, before moving onto a farm walk and finishing by 2pm. Lunch is provided so please register with FAMILY AFFAIR: Jared (left) and Alex Moon will be hosting the Focus Farm open day on GippsDairy on 5624 3900 or email info@gipps- Wednesday, August 21. dairy.com.au

• VLE Leongatha Store Sale

Strong demand for store cattle ock graziers. By South Gippsland Stock Agents The best of the heavy steers made up to $3.40 Association and steers weaners trading from $3.30 to $4.00. AGENTS yarded 1750 head at last Quality heavy heifers made for $3 to $3.40 and heifer weaners $2.90 to $3.70 for the week’s VLE Leongatha store sale.

Glenys and Jamie Davidson of Korumburra South sold their last cattle at the VLE Leongatha store sale, after selling their property.

lightweights. Most secondary and dairy cross cattle ranged for $2.20 to $2.80. A few cows and calves and springers sold to dearer demand than previous sales.

Thursday, August 15

Steers: J. & G. Davidson, 12 Ang, 2yo, 481kg, 338c, $1630; 13 Ang, 2yo, 510kg, 294c, $1500. M.J. Hunter, 31 Hfd, 2yo, 464kg, 340c, $1540. B. Stewart, 15 Ang, 2yo, 434kg, 350c, $1520. Bromlea Farm, 14 Ang, 18mths, 405kg, 353c, $1430; 19 Ang, 18mths, 373kg, 353c, $1320. K. & L. Holmes, 9 Hfd, 18mths, 368kg, 369c, $1360. D. & M. Adams, 7 Ang, 12mths, 335kg, 364c, $1220. A. & C. O’Mara, 21 Ang, 12mths, 309kg, 381c, $1180. R. & K. Telling, 22 Ang, 12mths, 317kg, 372c, $1180; 21 Ang, 12mths, 287kg, 404c, $1160; 16 Ang, 12mths, 245kg, 359c, $880. R. Reiske, 8 Ang, 12mths, 296kg, 354c, $1050. Le Tompe Partnership, 18 Hfd, 12mths, 316kg, 376c, $1190; 16 Hfd, 12mths, 272kg, 345c, $940. A. & S. Meusberger, 10 Hfd, 12mths, 290kg, 379c, $1100. K. Wegner, 6 Ang, 18mths, 478kg, 257c, $1230. J. Harris, 7 Ang, 18mths, 415kg, 240c, $1000. R. Affleck, 16 Fries, 18mths, 487kg, 244c, $1190. Heifers: K. Wegner, 10 AA X, 2yo, 448kg, 263c, $1180. J.A. Commins & Co, 48 Ang/BB, 2½ yo, 360kg, 337c, $1216. Murroka P/L, 54 Ang, 13mths, 312kg, 320c, $1000. D. & M. Adams, 7 Ang, 12mths, 312kg, 294c, $920. R. Telling, 22 Ang, 12mths, 300kg, 340c, $1020; 12 Ang, 12mths, 270kg, 370c, $1000; 11 Ang, 12mths, 270kg, 314c, $850. Murdoch, 12 Ang, 261kg, 337c, $880; 16 Ang, 241kg, 365c, $880.

MOUNTAIN STOCK: John McAinch of Elders Leongatha and Michael Foote of Elders Korumburra discuss the influx of cattle from the High Country at the VLE Leongatha store sale last week.

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TANKER DRIVERS We are seeking tanker drivers to perform farmpickup work from our Leongatha depot. Casual/ seasonal work, including nights and weekends. Potential to lead to full time for the right applicant. You will need: â&#x20AC;˘ HC or MC licence â&#x20AC;˘ Clean and tidy appearance â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent time management â&#x20AC;˘ Good driving skills â&#x20AC;˘ Satisfactory reference checks â&#x20AC;˘ Good VicRoads 5-year driver history report. Call Jason on 0438 513 905 for more information. To apply, email your resume to Carol at hr@stoitse.com.au, quoting ref: L024.

PERMANENT POSITIONS- LIFESTYLE OFFICER AND PERSONAL CARE WORKER Carinya Aged Care & Retirement Living is a 43 bed residential Aged Care facility along with 44 Independent Living Units located in the rolling green hills of Korumburra, South Gippsland. Our purpose at Carinya is to provide a holistic aged care service that is interwoven with the local community where residents and families have a sense of belonging in a warm and welcoming environment. An expansion is currently underway at our aged care facility which will include 17 new rooms bringing the number of licensed beds up to 60 by the end of 2019. LIFESTYLE WORKER POSITION Permanent position We are currently looking to recruit an experienced, caring and creative lifestyle worker to work within our aged care facility. The role is suitable for someone who enjoys working with the elderly, has a creative mind, and enjoys working within a team environment. The position includes day and evening programs. Applicants should have experience in working with people with dementia. PERSONAL CARE WORKER Permanent Position We are also looking for qualified personal care workers who have experience in administering medications under the supervision of Nursing staff. The right person will have a positive attitude, good time management skills and a desire to provide quality care to the Residents within our facility. Carinya recognise, respect and value the contribution of the elderly in our community and strives to employ local staff wherever possible. We offer our employees a number of benefits including access to salary packaging. Our organisation is a smoke free environment. If you would like more information or would like a copy of the positions description please contact administration on 5655 2125 or by emailing admin@carinyalodge.com.au. To apply, please forward your cover letter and resume including 2 referees to Belinda Egan, Clinical Manager at belinda@carinyalodge.com.au All applicants should have a current Police or Working with Childrens check. Applications close by 2nd September 2019.

IF youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever dreamt of becoming a pilot, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve compiled a few tips to get you gliding along the right path. Before you dismiss the notion, keep in mind there are countless variations of aviation employment including scenic tours, agriculture work such as crop-dusting, private flying and military options. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to necessarily relocate to the big smoke and be a commercial pilot to make this dream a reality. Very few other professions provide an opportunity to see the world from the sky, and as such, the role holds great appeal to those who have a sense of adventure, and enjoy seeing new places and taking on new challenges. But before you get swept up with this career and invest in training, our suggestion would be to try a discovery flight. During the warmer months, South Gippsland Gliding Club offers gliding experiences, and while gliders as motorless, it may help determine if soaring the skies is something you could get used to, as well as giving you an inside look

VACANCIES @ GSHS Hospitality Manager Full Time (Job # HD0801) Contact: Vivienne Low, Director of Nursing â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Leongatha. PH: 5667 5507 or vivienne.low@gshs.com.au

After Hours Coordinator 0.8 EFT Permanent Part Time (Job # ND0805) Contact: Andrew Stafford, Deputy Director of Nursing. Ph: 5667 5546 or email andrew.stafford@gshs.com.au

at the real world of flying. Professional trainers will be able to answer any questions you might have and walk you through the process of obtaining your licence. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a relaxed, low-pressure way to see if an aviation career is right for you and you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t obligated to sign up for any further lessons. If your flight experience leaves you craving the next in-the-air experience, then there are many learning methods available. You can go to a flight school, enrol in a college or trade school program, get training directly from an airline or go into the military. It all comes down to personal preference and your desired area within aviation. However, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important to consider whether you are aiming for a private or commercial pilot licence as these two licences have different conditions and privileges associated with them. A career in aviation is laden with perks from high paying wages, job security, exciting challenges and can take you across the globe even as an agricultural pilot. To discuss a flight experience with the South Gippsland Gliding Club, give them a call on 0437 041 709.

Acute Care Nurses (Division 1) wanted ICU/PICU experience preferred but not essential Wanted for home care in Leongatha area who love the outdoors and having fun! Due to nature of program, females are encouraged to apply. Please contact Patrik 0n 041 094 2230 or email patrik@intensivecareathome.com

Position Vacancies Bass Coast Health

Perioperative Nurse Registered Nurse - Grade 2 Permanent Part Time and Casual Positions Available (Job # ND0803) Contact: Julie Marriott, Nurse Unit Manager. Ph: 5667 5586 or email theatre.charge@gshs.com.au

Medication Endorsed & Enrolled Nurses Koorooman House Full Time, Part Time & Casual Positions Available (Job # ND0806) Contact: Angela Richmond, Nurse Unit Manager. Ph: 5667 5553 or email angela.richmond@gshs.com.au

Registered Midwives Contact: Tracey Palmer, Nurse Unit Manager General Ward. Ph: 5667 5614 or email tracey.palmer@gshs.com.au Full details, including the position descriptions are available at www.gshs.com.au. Email applications, quoting relevant job reference number to jobs@gshs.com.au by 1st September 2019.

Bass Coast Health is seeking applications for the following positions:

Registered Nurse Grade 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Minor Injury & Illness Clinic Full time / permanent part time / casual â&#x20AC;&#x201C; closing 22/08/19

Health Promotion OfďŹ cer â&#x20AC;&#x201C; South Coast Primary & Community Partnership 2 permanent part time positions, 0.6 & 0.7EFT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; closing 23/08/19

Registered Nurse Grade 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; District Nursing & Palliative Care Casual ongoing position â&#x20AC;&#x201C; closing 25/08/19

Registered Midwife Negotiable EFT â&#x20AC;&#x201C; closing 23/08/19 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

Applicants must offer mechanical skills and willingness to work alongside experienced staff who provide opportunity to work in a learning / group environment. Experience in either: l Light engines / power equipment l Motorcycles and quads l Seadoo jet skis l Suspension tuning would be valuable Also considering l 3rd or 4th year apprentices l Car, truck or bus mechanical experience Our up to date workshop presents the opportunity to perform in an innovative workspace, progress with a co-operative team and the opportunity to receive above average wages. Applications close $XJXVW WK Contact 7LP 0DUULRWW 5662 2028, PO Box 78, Leongatha, 3953 Email: HPSOR\PHQW@marriottsmpe.com.au

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DIESEL MECHANIC Country Cart is a long standing, niche waste disposal in the South Gippsland region of Victoria. The company picks up consumer waste from regional properties that are not serviced by South Gippsland Shireâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s waste disposal service. Country Cart also has contracts with a number of government agencies and many private and commercial customers servicing wheelie bins, front lift dumpsters, hook lift bins and liquid waste jobs. Your primary duties are to: â&#x20AC;˘ Proactively maintain all Country Cart vehicles to a safe, roadworthy and presentable standard â&#x20AC;˘ Assist management in the running of the business and the logistic duties to ensure the very best customer experience â&#x20AC;˘ Communicate daily with drivers regarding their responsibilities and the fleet â&#x20AC;˘ Drive on an ad-hoc basis (when drivers are on leave or in peak periods) â&#x20AC;˘ Adhere and respect Country Cartâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s values and behaviours You will have: â&#x20AC;˘ A minimum of five years diesel mechanical experience (qualifications required) â&#x20AC;˘ Mechanical certificate preferable in transport â&#x20AC;˘ Solid analytical, problem solving, communication, motivational and inter-personal people skills â&#x20AC;˘ Heavy Rigid and forklift licences â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of waste disposal industry (ideally) Selection Criteria: â&#x20AC;˘ Adherence and respect for Country Cart values and behaviours â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with colleagues â&#x20AC;˘ Strong communication skills â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in particular an appreciation for customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; needs â&#x20AC;˘ Proven time management skills which are effective when under pressure â&#x20AC;˘ A commitment to high quality customer service with a strong people orientation â&#x20AC;˘ Assist in business improvement opportunities. For a confidential conversation, please contact Alex on 0400 937 902 or send your resume to alexa@countrycart.com.au

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Classiﬁeds AN OPPORTUNITY TO WORK FOR AN ICONIC WIND FARM DEVELOPMENT in the Latrobe Valley region with a developer committed to best practice community engagement outcomes The proposed Delburn Wind Farm will be an iconic wind farm, located in close proximity to the now closed Hazelwood Power Station, straddling the Strzelecki Hwy between Moe/ Morwell and Mirboo North within the existing plantation timber forests. OSMI Australia are currently seeking a local community engagement expert to be part of a small team working to deliver an best practice wind farm for the Latrobe Valley region. The position will be based in our Boolarra office. Hours: 0.4-0.6 FTE (days negotiable), 12 month fixed term Remuneration: $60,000 pro rata, superannuation, standard holidays and conditions Location: Preference to reside within 10km of the Delburn WF project site Visit https://osmi.com.au/work-with-us/ for a full position description. Applications to contactus@osmi.com.au Applications close Sunday 22nd September 2019

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Professional repairs and services to all makes of chainsaws. We also have a large range of secondhand chainsaws available.

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FIREWOOD, redgum and local wood. Ph: 0408-980711. HAY, small squares, new season’s, shedded, no weeds, $12 each. Can deliver, conditions apply. Mardan 56641320, 0428-901156. JAGUAR ’69 MKII, 2.4 litre, manual, p/steering, white, top cond, club reg 15294H, $18,000. Ph: 5672-2002. MOTOR SCOOTER 125cc, Arqin / Vespa type, 1750km, reg. FK590 - 9/19, RWC, excellent condition, $850. Ph: 5672-2002.

livestock OLD PORT POULTRY FARM Delivering 18 wk old Isa Brown laying hens to your area on Sunday, August 25, $23 each. Ph: 0438-832535.

in memoriam

deaths

BOLGE - Tania. August 23, 1978. 41 years on your anniversary God looked around His garden, and found an empty space, he has sent your godfather to be by your side.

BOX - Valerie Anne (nee Ridgway). My mother is a woman like no other. She gave me life, nutured me, taught me, dressed me, fought for me, held me, shouted at me, kissed me, but most importantly she loved me unconditionally. There are not enough words to describe just how important my mother was to me, and what a powerful influence she continues to be. I love you Mum. Nicole and Steve Broady.

Great Grandmother to Cooper, Ruby, and Harry, Kane, Lily and Lola, Pacey and Declan, Ellan and Mitchell. Loved and will be greatly missed by us all. Thank you to staff and carers at Woorayl Lodge.

Love Mum, Dad and family. CUSACK - Gwen. 26.07.1931 - 19.08.2018 To my darling wife, our darling Mum and Nanny, it has been one year and we miss you every single day. You are always in our thoughts, our hearts and our dreams. We love you. Jim, Karn, Jules, Rachel, Calvin, Claudia and Nina.

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Presentation by Dr Elizabeth Lewis Neuro Surgeon Music by Jacqui Paulson & Choir “Gospel Sing for Fun” Event includes Community Singing Afternoon tea is served. All welcome

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SCOUT HALL Allison Street, Leongatha 7.30pm on Thursday August 22 FRIENDS OF LEONGATHA LIBRARY

BOOK SALE Friday, Aug 30 10am - 4pm

Saturday, Aug 31 9am - 4pm Books from 50c Please BYO bags

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bereavement thanks STRAWHORN - Shirley. The family of Shirley Strawhorn thank everyone for the love, flowers, cards and support, given to us at this sad time. A special thankyou to the caring staff at Woorayl Lodge, for the care given to Shirley over the years.

BOX - Valerie Anne (nee Ridgway). 14.2.1940 - 7.8.2019 Aged 79. Dearly loved and devoted wife of Robert. Loving mother of Angela, Davin, Melinda, Nicole, Anthony and Christopher. We will all miss you so much. Goodbye to a much loved lady, now resting peacefully with all our love.

BOX - Valerie Anne (nee Ridgway). If roses grow in heaven, Lord please pick a bunch for me, Place them in my Mother’s arm, and tell her they’re from me. Tell her I love her and miss her, and when she turns to smile, Place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while. Because remembering her is easy, I do it every day, But there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away. Love you Mum. Melinda Box and Geoffrey Reid. CROSS (nee Orchard) Joan Margaret. 17.11.1925 - 15.08.2019 Our much loved mother passed away peacefully. Loving wife of Bill (dec), mother of Margaret, Peter and Denise and son-in-laws Darryl and Dennis. Grandmother to Nicole and Leisa, Scott, Luke, Sam and Holly, Patrick Chris (dec) and Jenny.

There will be no Funeral Service, a Private Cremation will take place.

CROSS - Joan. Land Army WW2 The President and Members of Leongatha RSL regret the passing of their esteemed member and extend deepest sympathy to the family. Lest We Forget DE MARIA (nee Filomeno) Maria Vincenza. 24.11.1934 - 16.08.2019 Loving mother of Mary, Joe, Connie (dec), Frances, Dominic, Rocky, Cathy and Frank. Mother-in-law of Alan, Tania, Dianne, and Penny. Much loved Nonna of 14 and Great Nonna of 9. Mum, You were a courageous, warm, kind and generous person, always with an open heart and home. Thank you for your gentle, unconditional love and support. Beautiful memories. God saw you getting tired, so whispered come to me. Finally at peace.

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KELLY - Anne Joyce. Beloved wife of Thomas (dec). Much loved mother of John (dec), Rhonda, Tom and Peter (dec). Adored Grandmother of Kim, Trina, Hayley and Rebecca. Great Grandmother of Kiah, Jayden and Cody (dec), Thomas, Jorgie and Bethany, who loved her dearly. Treasured forever in the hearts of all who knew her and including son-in-law Kon, great son-in-law Steve, great daughter-in-law, Kristen and Tayla. We will miss you Mum, but we know for sure you are in heaven with loved ones until we meet again.

DE MARIA - Requiem Mass to Repose the Soul of the late Maria Vincenza De Maria will be offered at St Laurence’s Catholic Church, Ogilvy Street, Leongatha on THURSDAY August 22, 2019 commencing at 1pm. The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Leongatha Cemetery.

McPHEE - Ian (Peter). Army 3/713723 The President and Members of Leongatha RSL regret the passing of their esteemed member and extend deepest sympathy to the family. Lest We Forget

Rosary will be recited in the above Church on WEDNESDAY Evening, August 21, 2019 at 7pm.

KELLY - A Graveside Funeral Service for Mrs Anne Joyce Kelly will be held at the Meeniyan Lawn Cemetery on FRIDAY August 23, 2019 commencing at 11am.

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TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 KITCHEN BAR STOOLS. Brand new. Gas lift. White leather seat and chrome stand. $50. Ph. 0488 999 005. PACKING BOXES. $10. Ph. 0419 360 281. RADIO/CD PLAYER. Panasonic. H230mm x W165mm. 2x speakers. H230mmx140mm. With Remote. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 5658 1050. FRIDGE. Working condition. Suit garage or beer fridge. $40 ono. Ph. 5662 3170. BIKE. Malvern Star. Mens. 10 gears. $50. Ph. 5662 3556. GOLF BAG & BUGGY. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 5662 3556. DOONA COVER SET. King size. Embossed pale olive green silk like. As new. $50. ph. 0439 353 529. LINED WICKER STORAGE/TOY HAMPER. Floral lid with teddy topper. Excellent condition. $40. Ph. 0439 353 529. KING SIZE DOONA COVER SET. Embossed pale olive green, silk like. As New $50. Ph. 0439 353 529. KIDS CAR SEAT. Britax safe-n-sound Tourer. Easy lightweight booster. Suits 4-8 years. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 0418 591 195. AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER. Daikin Inverter. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 0419 625 110. CD STEREO SYSTEM. Panasonic. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 0439 572 372. TV. 80cm. TCL with stand. Akai Speaker system. $40. Ph. 0438 287 122. SPORTS BAR. For Triton, 2016. Stainless steel. $50. ph. 0439 572 372. SMALL MOTOR. $20. Ph. 0402 384 127. BEDHEAD. Carved wooden. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0402 384 127. PLASTIC PLANT POTS. 6” to 12” in size. Some unused. $5 per bundle. Ph.0400 052 015. SLOW COOKER. 6 Litre Kambrook. 3 settings. Recipes. Great for soups and stews. As new. $40. Ph. 5662 5643. KETTLE BELLS. 8kg each. 2x. $10. Ph. 0429 803 440. TEST MATCH CRICKET GAME. Crown & Andrews. $10. Ph. 0429 803 440. TREATED PINE POSTS. Second hand. 15 posts. $50. Ph. 5657 3291. CORRUGATED IRON. Second hand. 15x6ft sheets. $50. Ph. 5657 3291. COFFEE TABLE. 120cmx70cm. $30. Ph. 0488 105 451. SCHOOL UNIFORM. Junior boys size 4, 5 & 6. Grey winter pants. $10 each. Ph. 0418 591 195. BIKE. Mens. Full size. Repco. $50. Ph. 0402 381 359. TV. 80cm. TCL. GWC. $40. Ph. 5662 4774. TYRES. One pair. Dunlop. $40. Ph. 0408 586 389. VICTORIA STATION SUIT CASES. x2. 76cm x 50cm and 60cm x 40cm. $20 for pair. Ph. 0488 105 451. COAT. Full length oil skin. Size XL Mens. Very good condition. $30. Ph. 0423 021 786. HORSE RUG. Second hand. Combo style. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0418 591 195.

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CARING FOR CHILDREN: Front, (L-R) Marion Gilliland, Pat Hayward, Kevin Williams and Anne Randall, and back, Greg McGuirk, Bill Humphrey and Fiona Humphrey acknowledge the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club’s support of The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.

Club makes money for kids SICK children have the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club to thank. The club has been recognised for its fundraising efforts for The Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal after ﬁnishing in the top 10 for the Hotel and Club Award. This year, the club ﬁnished third in the ranking after raising an impressive $42,295. The club was presented with its award last week by Anne Randall from the Good Friday Appeal. “Regional communities are the backbone of

the appeal and have always provided a high level of support,” she said. Club president Kevin William said while being recognised was nice, the club didn’t do it for the recognition. “We do it because it’s right and we are a community-based venue,” he said. The club supports the appeal through rafﬂes, auctions and events, with the support of local business that give generously throughout the year, with prizes for rafﬂes and auction items. The club also supports Bass Coast Health, local schools, and sporting and community groups.

Gala dinner a sell-out success MORE than 145 women and men enjoyed great food and company at this year’s Southern Business Women’s Network (SBWN) Gala Dinner last week.

is to support women throughout South Gippsland and Bass Coast to grow personally and professionally. “We hold monthly networking events in venues across the region and invite a range of guest speakers on topics as diverse as marketing your business, women’s health, revitalising small regional communities, using technology, photographic skills and environmental sustainability. “The network provides our members with a safe and supportive place to come together and enjoy a break from their busy lives of family, work and community activities. “Most importantly, the SBWN plays an important role in building local and regional networks and encouraging our members to speak up and participate with conﬁdence.” Annual membership

to the SBWN is $55 and entitles members to reduced rate for the monthly networking events and scheduled workshops. Members also beneﬁt from a business listing on the Members’ Directory, promotion on the SBWN website and Facebook page that has more than 2000 followers and access to a Member2Member Discount. Ms Hughes said two key beneﬁts of membership are the ability to nominate for a committee position and act as MC at one of the monthly networking events with the opportunity to promote your business to a captive audience. “The SBWN Annual General Meeting is coming up on Thursday 19 September at the Koonwarra Hall with guest speaker, Leah Mether, communications trainer, speaker, coach author of Soft is

the New Hard.” “There are vacancies on the committee for the position of Secretary, Membership Ofﬁcer and a general member and I encourage any member who has ever considered stepping up into a committee position to nominate. It is a great group of women with a wide range of skills and experience and a lot of fun. There are monthly committee meetings as well as 11 networking events, the annual Gala Dinner and one or two workshops.” The next workshop is scheduled on Friday 25 October from 10 am - 2 pm with Lucy Mathieson, owner of Bake Play Smile, one of Australia’s largest food websites. Lucy grew up and lives in South Gippsland and will lead participants through a hands-on workshop on using social media to promote and grow your business.

Held at the RACV Inverloch Resort, the guests listened to Professor Gillian Triggs, as she shared stories about her personal and professional life. She was recently appointed Assistant Commissioner for Protection in the ofﬁce of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, is a former president of the Australian Human Rights Commission and the author of Speaking Up, SBWN president Dana Hughes said the dinner is an annual highlight on the SBWN calendar of networking events and thanked this year’s sponsors - Jim Pickersgill and Associates, Inverloch Community Bank Branch of the Bendigo Bank, LS Finance Broking, North South Homes, South Gippsland Shire Council and the RACV Inverloch Resort - for their tremendous support. “Gillian Triggs’ key message about the importance of women having the conﬁdence to express their convictions resonated with the guests, and it was a fantastic evening thanks to our members, their guests and of course, our valued sponsors,” INSPIRING WOMEN: Megan Vuillerman and Gillian Triggs at the Southern Business Women’s Network’s annual Gala Dinner at she said. “The SBWN’s aim Inverloch last week.

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• Table Tennis

Hawks hit the front

Great support for local croquet tournament

WONTHAGGI Table Tennis A Grade team Hawks (Steve Anstey and Jake Stivic) have managed to knock Willie Wagtails (Jack Donohue and Brad Scott) off the top of the ladder. After last week’s matches, Steve and Jake are in front by the narrowest percentage. Both teams have a commanding lead for the top two spots. All three grades, junior coaching and ‘Access for all Abilities’ are powering on. New junior players are always welcome at junior coaching on Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm. All equipment is provided. Phone 5674 4628 or message 0400 723 940 for further information. Leading players: A Grade - Steve Anstey (undefeated). A Reserve - Braden Andrighetto (undefeated). B Grade - Andrew Chetcuti and Callum Martin (undefeated).

• Ladies Tennis

Midweek ladies tennis AGM was held last week and Phillip Island’s Cindy was elected the new president. Thanks to retiring president Lorelle from Nyora. Several new rules involving fill-ins were passed at the meeting. Please see your club representatives for details.

Ladders after round four Section one Leongatha.......................... 22 Inverloch Diamonds .......... 22 Inverloch Sapphires .......... 15 Wonthaggi Chooks ............ 14 Inverloch Rubies ............... 12 Bena .................................... 9

Section two Westernport/Grantville ...... 26 Korumburra ....................... 16 Nyora................................. 16 Bena .................................. 12 Phillip Island ..................... 10

Section three Inverloch Blue................... 21 Phillip Island ..................... 20 Wonthaggi Owls............. 17.5 Inverloch White.............. 15.5 Kongwak Kookies............... 2

Call for climate action THE Bass Coast Climate Action Network wants a safe future for all people, all species and all generations. The network is a volunteer-led, a-political, non-profit community group working to reduce the impact of climate change and promote sustainability. It operates mainly within Bass Coast Shire, but also promotes and become engaged in activities that have a state, national or global focus. The group exists to deal with dangerous climate change that is happening now and accelerating, a spokesperson said. Members are concerned that current policies and actions for climate change mitigation and adaptation are inadequate. They are exposing current and future generations to unacceptable risk. The group wants to galvanise action at a local level among residents of Bass Coast Shire through: • generating, gathering and delivering information; • facilitating community action; and • influencing decision-makers. The network recently launched a petition supported by hundreds, calling for a ‘climate crisis’ declaration for the Bass Coast. The declaration would be aligning with 28 other local councils around the country, who have already declared an emergency. Inverloch’s popular beaches have seen dramatic erosion, losing over 40 metres of sand in five years, and forming cliffs at the surf beach. To join or to find out more, email BassCoastCAN@gmail.com or go to Facebook, www.facebook.com/BassCoastCAN or phone 0416 039 933.

(L-R) section one winners Alex Williamson and Robert Smallwood (L-R) section two winner Brian Wheeler of Wonthaggi, club presifrom Morwell stand with club president Garry Shandley. They thor- dent Garry Shandley and teammate Neil Warburton of Wonthaggi were impressed with the tournament. oughly enjoyed their time on the course. Thanks to the members, who did an awesome LEONGATHA Croquet Club held their bourne), and Leongatha. job organising the tournament, which was a great Congratulations to Robert Smallwood and annual golf doubles handicap tournaAlex Williamson from Morwell who won sec- success. ment over the weekend of July 27-28. tion one, closely followed by Peter Goldstraw and We look forward to our upcoming singles tourThe tournament was well-supported with Deidre Lebbon from Sale as runners-up. 16 doubles entries (32 players) from 12 differCongratulations to Brian Wheeler and Neil ent clubs around Victoria, which included Sale, Warburton from Wonthaggi, who won section Morwell, Rosebud Village, Glen, Mornington, two, and Helen Checkley and Ruth Cashin from Belmont (Geelong), Wonthaggi, Warragul, Lakes Korumburra as runners-up. Entrance, Drouin, Korumburra, Monash (Mel-

nament on September 7 and 8. We welcome anyone who would like to come and try our great game, we play every Wednesday and Saturday at 1pm. Coaching and use of equipment is free, please wear flat-soled shoes.

Juniors, advance your footy skills JUNIOR footballers wishing to finetune their skills can join a new program. Footy Fit is a program designed for all junior footballers wanting to improve their skill development, general fitness and gain a deeper understanding of AFL. FootyFit caters for all abilities aged from eight to 16. The programs focuses on boys and girls learning from a level two AFL coach with a number of years experience as a player and as a senior coach in the Geelong region. Craig McCaughan has recently moved back to the South Gippsland as a teacher at Leongatha Secondary College. He is a four time premiership player in the Geelong Football League, and a former Torquay and Grovedale senior coach. The FootyFit program is a structured and specific training program that is designed to complement players’ existing training commitments to develop their skills, confidence and knowledge. His approach will ensure children develop in every area of their game, not just their technique or fitness, which is important if they dream of playing professional Australian Rules one day. The program will run at Inverloch Recreation Reserve in term four over six weeks and cost $80. Some of participants play football with locals clubs and use FootyFit to develop their proficiency and Craig McCaughan is now seeking participants for his Footy Fit program at Inverloch. aptitude, while others join in for general fitness and fun revolving around everyone’s favourite game. The benefits are: • Players work in small groups, so they get lots of time on task and attention from the coach. • Sessions are specific and structured with lessons they can apply to their own game straight away. • Coaches are knowledgable and able to give them relevant feedback to improve their game. • They feel comfortable and safe to try things because it’s a neutral environment and there are no teams chosen. • They learn to think about the game and develop plans for different scenarios. To find out more, go to: www.footy-fit.com

SKILLS WORK: Junior footballers can develop their skills during the off-season with Footy Fit.

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FINE FORM: Winners at South West Gippsland Mid Week Runners-up at South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls Best one game winners at South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls Group were David Smith (S), Allan Thomas (2), Group were Vern Elliott (S), Cliff Pulling (2), Simon Davis Bowls Group were David Talbot (L), Bev Elliott (2), Mark Michael Dady (3) and Reg Excell (L). (3) and Sheila Korda (L). Andretta (3) and Phil Wright (S).

Buffalo indoor

Friday, August 16 BOWLERS travelled to Buffalo this week for the annual Peter Mac Charity night. All clubs were represented with 32 bowlers present, with Peter and Rod watching. Three games of eight ends were played with lots of talking and good bowls delivered. No team won their three games, however there were many drawn games on the night. The night’s winners were Bev Tyers, Illene Tiziani and Gary Stirling (DWW). Thanks to Rod Spokes for once again donating trays of meat for the winning team. Runners-up were Charlie Tyers, Joy Dyson and Connie Occhipinti (WWL). The team needing a bit of encouragement was Jeanette Grady, Josie Bohn and Jenny

Dowel. In the last 12 months a total of $463 was raised for Peter Mac Research. This amount brings the total to over $46,500 for the 21 years of fundraising. This could not be achieved without the continued support and generosity from everyone, so thank you to you all. Thanks to Glenis and Col Densley for the daffodils. A great selection of raffle prizes saw everyone take home something. After a delicious supper many helpers means a quick tidy up to conclude an enjoyable night of bowling. Social bowls Wednesday, 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall. All welcome.

Foster Indoor WE decided to make last Saturday our final night for the season. All the regulars were going

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

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to be available. The ladies once again decided to challenge the men, but everyone was challenged that night. We rotated the mat around the room and bowled in all directions. Firstly on the diagonal from the office to the TV end, then rotating further, from the kitchen door to the room divider, and lastly from the kitchen servery to the back store room. This kept us on our toes all night. We had a blast. Disappointedly, the men won again but by only one shot. Thanks to everyone for a great social and pennant season once again.

Inverloch BETTER weather conditions brought out 35 bowlers to enjoy the conditions and competitiveness of the mufti social bowls held on Thursday, August 15, where a Fours match over three games of 10 ends each was contested. The score cards revealed the teams were comparatively well matched and although there was only one team that won all three games, there were four teams that won two of their three games with only a couple of points separating them. Of these, on 36 points was the team led by Lorraine Dowson (skip) and comprising Terry Seaward and Fay Smallman. On 38 points were jointly the teams of Gary Hardy (skip), Pam Sutcliffe and David Murfin (currently with the Altona club, but joining Inverloch) and the team of Carol Hughes (skip), Brian Humphris and Mal Scott. And, also with two wins and a loss and 39 points were the runners up for the day, Ted Breasley (skip),

John Hallas and Jenny Haydon. The clear winners, with three wins and 50 points (13/4, 10/5 and 13/4) were Brian Hensley (skip), Cynthia Hensley and Craig Selby. Pennant bowls is approaching rapidly so don’t forget to pencil in the practice matches teed up against Hastings (the Battle of Hastings) at home on September 7, followed by Morwell, also at home, on September 14, and then on October 5 at Wonthaggi. Play is restricted to fully financial and affiliated members of the Inverloch Bowling Club. This correspondent has heard that Ivy Sheppard has now returned home from Cabrini Hospital which is great news. We hope to see her here at the club soon. Upcoming events at Inverloch include the RACV Mixed Fours Tournament, being held on Sunday, September 22. To enter this event, please contact either 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 531 071 or Chas Buccilli on 0458 741 013. Next Friday, August 23, is the next scheduled Inverloch Bowling Club membership draw where the jackpot currently stands at $190. The evening also has on offer four of Jack and Elaine’s lucky envelopes, the major one being $50, as well as a bottle of wine and lots of other prizes. And again, bookings for the night are not required but you must be inside the clubrooms at

Winners of the mufti social bowls fours event at Inverloch on Thursday, August 15 were (LR) Craig Selby, Cynthia Hensley and Brian Hensley (skip). the time of the random membership draw, and only one of Jack and Elaine’s envelopes may be held by any single individual on the night. The next club dinner is scheduled for Friday, August 30 where a great two course dinner is available at a modest cost. Bookings are essential and can be made by telephoning the club or calling and registering your name on the registration board. The evening will celebrate birthdays and anniversaries, Jack’s Mailbag and feature the biggest spinning wheel in town. Get a table together and come and enjoy yourselves with laughs aplenty.

Mardan THIS week we had a better roll up with our secretary Ian Hasty back from walkabout. Also Nick and Wendy Rutjens popped in, as a break from their extensive travel itinerary. There was lots of banter and noise to help make an entertaining evening of bowls. The results were interesting in that two teams won two games. President Denyse Menzies and secretary

Ian Hasty had had 13 ends and plus 12 shots to be the runners-up. But because we score ends before shots up, the winners for the night were champion bowler Vito Serafino, Jeanette Grady and Graeme Trease with 14 ends and eight shots up. That’s all for this week. Keep bowling along. RG.

Mirboo North WE all turned up full of anticipation only to be greeted with cold and drizzly weather. After some hot beverages it was decided to give it a go. The first game came and went, then the second started and the drizzle decided to persist, being a bit heavier than before. We were beginning to think that if we were working in a job that we would be in the brew shed by now. One wag said, “Maybe we should have donated 10 bucks and gone home”. Kevin Queale, our gentle organiser, rang the bell to cheers from one and all during the second last end of the second game. Everyone moved inside to partake of lunch and some soup served by our dedicated

hard working ladies of the club. There were not enough scores to decide the winning team, so Kevin fanned the cards and our life member Margaret Briscoe pulled the cards for the winners. We were all hoping some team that has not won anything all year would get it, but not as fate would have it. The team that won the day last week got the prize. That’s bowls I guess. Next week will be another day, so we hope that we can have some good weather to bowl in.

South West Gippsland Midweek Bowls Group WINNES were David Smith (s), Michael Dady, Allan Thomas and Reg Excell. Runners-up were Vern Elliott (s), Simon Davies, Cliff Pulling and Sheila Korda. One game winners were Phil Wright (s), Mark Andreatta, Bev Elliott and David Talbot. On Thursday, August 15, midweek bowls was played at Corinella with 30 bowl-

ers, although we did not see the sun for long, the day remained dry but a cold wind persisted all day That did not dampen the spirits of the bowlers with lots of good fun and some wayward bowls because of the strong wind. We even had one poor bowler that had three wrong bias. Won’t mention any names. Better luck next time Ray D. Thank you to Phil in the bar for serving our drinks and also to the helpers in the kitchen. A special thank you to Bev Elliott, who is a great member of midweek bowls, for her beautiful selection of three home baked cakes. They were much appreciated by all the members. Also a thank you to the members who bring in gifts for the free raffle table. It makes for some fun. You never know what you will end up with. Next week we will play at San Remo at 10.30am at the venue for an 11am start. Come and join us for a fun day. To register or for more information, call Peter on 5678 5974 see you there.

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• Golf

• Volleyball

KORUMBURRA LADIES: From left, Deb Wrigley, Lyn McIvor, Jule Hislop (winner), Kath Welsh, Marg Harper and Sandra Webster.

Foster Golf

Nine-hole competition: Only two ladies braved the conditions. Winner was Robin Smith with 17 Thursday, August 15 points and a ball down the line to Viv French with Winner: John Mathers; NTP: 4th J Mathers; 12 points. DTL: Derek Summers. Saturday, August 17 Friday, August 16 Twelve ladies participated in another FourWinner: Peter Riedell; NTP: 4th; DTL: Lloyd somes event, the H.S. Roberts Foursome Stroke McKenzie. event. The highest score on the day were Anna de Saturday, August 17 - 2 Ball Ambrose Bondt and Dot Stubbs with 83.5. Winners: Shane Corrie and Stu Canning 66.5; Leongatha Men’s Golf NTP: 6th K Flett, 13th R McCallion, 15th S Canning, 17th N Lucas; WITH the smell of spring in the air on SaturDTL: T Jones and B Knee, N Thompson and day, a healthy field tested their skills in the toughD Cripps. est game of all, straight Foursomes. The well credentialed pairing of Dan Jolley and Stuart Harry Korumburra Golf won the day’s event with a nett score of 72.5, narKORUMBURRA Golf Club’s Par competition rowly pipping Rod Mackenzie and Matt Bowey for men had 28 players, and six women played and Winton Knop and Malcolm Legge, both pairs stableford. with a nett 73. In spite of the rain and wet conditions earlier Norm Hughes and Craig Hutchinson rounded in the week the golf course did a good job of dry- out the top four. The top four pairs now move ing up for the players. into the matchplay phase of the HS Roberts FourThere was a sense of spring in the air, espe- somes board event. Craig won two golf balls for cially when the sun popped its head out. both him and his partner with his nearest the pin Women Stableford: winner Julie Hislop, 30 shot to 4.30 metres on the 14th. points. Peter Walsh did the business on 16 to earn two golf balls for himself and partner, Andrew Smith. Leongatha Women’s Golf A separate stableford competition was run for Wednesday, August 14 those left without a partner and a group of visiON a bleak, overcast winter’s day 32 ladies of tors, largely from Wonthaggi GC. Scott Williams 16 pairs competed in the Doris Chambers Four- took to Leongatha’s fairways and greens like a somes Stableford. seasoned local to shoot 38 points to annihilate the Conditions were difficult after the recent cold rest of the field. snap and very heavy rains. A good field of 53 players contested ThursThe winning pair goes on to play for the Do- day’s stableford competition in very blustery ris Chambers Cup on October 4 at Chirnside Park conditions. (Gardiners Run). Fresh back from touring northern Australia for Doris Chambers OBE was a former Ladies the past couple of months, John McLennan was Golf Union president who donated this perpetu- immediately into the groove, shooting an excelal trophy, which has been played for every year lent 37 points to win the day on countback from since 1950. Tony Roberts, who also scored 37 points to take The winners on the day were Pat Pease and out C-grade honours. Ashleigh Hutton with 29 points. Ken Smirk completed the winners’ list, winRunners up were Alison Strong and Coralie ning A-grade with 36 points, also on count back. Baker with 27 points. Managing a wet course well on Tuesday was Balls down the Line: Marg Griffiths and Mar- Jon Smith was a clear winner with a very fine ea Maher, Melinda Martin and Julie Howard, Pa- score of 40 points. tricia Miller and Helen MacKenzie, Fay Quilford John has shot to the top of the Top Gun ladder and Lianne Adamson, all with 26 points. Bronwyn and has almost certainly booked himself a berth in Debenham and Jan Brownlie, 25 points. November’s final. We wish Pat and Ashleigh all the best for the The indefatigable Allan Edney took out B Grade with 36 points. first final in October.

The South Gippsland Volleyball Division Two women team (back row L-R) Jenny Damon, Jasmin Allan, Alexandra Scott, Jess Sanders, Mignon Jebb, Andrea Axford, (front row L-R) Rienna Pratten, Sarah Damon, Kristen Sanders and Kat McHugh, lost a close game but were thrilled with their efforts.

South Gippsland women courageous in state grand final sults 2019; Division Two women: Grand final runners up. Division Three women: Semi-finalists. Division Three men: Fifth place. The South Gippsland club provides a range of volleyball programs for juniors, those wanting some recreation, through to competitive opportunities at local, state and national levels. For more information, follow the South Captain Kristen Sanders won Most Valuable Gippsland Volleyball Facebook page or contact Player of the match. Kristen led the team to a narrow defeat in the Tom Saario on 03 5658 1043 (business hours). first set 27-25, followed by a terrific comeback to win the second. Monash fought hard to win the next two sets in a 3-1 win over South Gippsland. Highlights included some mighty serving by Kat McHugh, strong hitting from Rienna Pratten, Jess Sanders, Alexandra Scott, Andrea Axford and Mignon Jebb. Sarah Damon played quick defence in the backcourt, while Kristen Sanders and Jasmin Allan steadied the ship with pin-point accurate sets delivered beautifully to the hitters. Coach Jenny Damon worked hard throughout the match to respond to the strong Monash team. The South Gippsland Volleyball Club filled the spectator benches with supporters to cheer on the team. Over 840 matches have been played through the 2019 State League season in stadiums throughout metropolitan Melbourne as well as Horsham, Bendigo, Churchill and Leongatha. South Gippsland Volleyball had three teams playing in the competition, an incredible achievement for a small regional club. The Division Three women were semi-finalists, while the Division Three men narrowly missed a finals bid, coming CAPTAIN FANTASTIC: Captain Kristen fifth in their first year. Sanders was strong for her team, winning South Gippsland Volleyball State League Re-

SOUTH Gippsland Volleyball’s Division Two women team played in the grand final of the 2019 Volleyball Victoria State League competition on Saturday, losing narrowly to Monash University in a fourset match at the State Volleyball Centre in Dandenong.

MVP for the grand final.

Ambulance officers to support parkrun ON Saturday August 24, paramedics and ambulance community officers from our local ambulance branch will be taking over parkrun by filling all of the volunteer roles. Ambulance community officers are special people who live and work within our community and also work as first responders, supporting the two full-time paramedics based in Mirboo North. They undertake extensive training with the Ambulance Victoria Registered Training Organisation to deliver exceptional service to the community they live in. Come along and say thank you to these amazing people this Saturday morning from 7.45am at the entry to the Grand Ridge Rail Trail behind the hardware store in Mirboo North. Walkers, runners, joggers, dogs and kids in peaks are very welcome to participate in this free five km walk or run. At Leongatha (from left), Coralie Baker and Alison Strong were runners up to winners AshRegister online at www.parkrun.com.au/ leigh Hutton and Pat Pease. register

ON CALL: Local ambulance community officers will be filling volunteer roles at parkrun and will be available if needed, providing their support and assistance during the session.

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Gippsland U21 cricket takes out Team of the Year title

• Leongatha badminton

Helms brothers battle it out ROUND 13 of Leongatha Badminton saw an epic battle between Scotland, led by Simon Helms, and China whose number one man is Simon’s brother Shaun.

While Shaun managed to win two sets for the night, it was Scotland that came away with a three point victory. Scotland’s best player was Tim Slaney who won his three sets. For China captain Shaun Helms was valiant in defeat. It was also great to see former player Maurice Simpson back playing. The second match saw Germany have a comfortable 27 point win against the USA team. Julie Young was outstanding for Germany easily winning her three sets. Rob Brownlow was another who played well although he does still use a lot of tennis shots in his game. For USA Gary Baumgartner played very well winning two sets, as did Ian Cole. Top team and premiership favourite Holland had a convincing win against fourth placed Ireland. Rodney Wyatt and Angie Almond showed no mercy winning all their sets for the night. For the Ireland team Rhonda Newton gave her all narrowly missing out on winning a set. Another former player was back this week, Joel Langstaff made a welcome return and found form very quickly dominating against Holland captain Frank Dekker. Frank is going to have to lift his game considerably coming into the finals and rumour has it he left a social event very early on Saturday night in preparation for this week’s match. The final match this week saw New Zealand WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: The Gippsland U21 male cricket team had a successful year full of achievements, including the Victorian defeat Canada in a match that had several fill-ins Country Cup premiership. They were rewarded for their achievements on Thursday night. involved. For New Zealand Sam Bright and Brad Allen This is a great achievement for the team and The Gippsland Pride U21 team that won were in great form, and now permanent player for Gippsland cricket. the Victorian Country Cup premiership Phil Munro continues to grow in confidence. It is great to see them awarded for their efforts For Canada Roger Callister and Gail Perks during the 2018/19 season was named and successes throughout the Gippstar year. battled hard to get a win in one set. the Gippsland Team of the Year at the Gippsland Cricket would also like to conNext week sees the final round before finals, gratulate Cameron White on being recognised as annual GippStar awards. and don’t forget to keep Saturday, September 14 This was a back-to-back accomplishment for a Gippsland Sporting Champion, the first crickfree so you can attend the presentation night at the Gippsland, although personnel differed signifi- eter to achieve this status and the eighth inductee Leongatha RSL. overall. cantly between the two years. Results - Round 13 This is again humbling for the sport of cricket The full squad over the course of the latest Germany 4/107 d USA 2/80, Holland 5/127 d series was, Jack Rietschel [C], James Williams, in the region. Ireland 1/89, Scotland 3/107 d China 3/104, New Congratulations also to all the other winners Timothy Dessent, Isaac Love, Brodie Anderson Zealand 4/102 d Canada 2/51, Australia - bye. [vc], Jack Wrigglesworth, Zac Hurley, Keenan during the Gippstar awards night on being recogLadder Hughes, Ricky Tatnell, Brayden McCarrey, Dylan nised for their achievements in whichever sport Holland .................................... 78 Jordan, Ryan Morley, Koby Brann, Sam Whib- they participate in. Germany.................................. 70 ley, Ben Perry, Mathew Hibbs, Connor Little and New Zealand ........................... 60 Jonathan Beech. Ireland ..................................... 48 USA ......................................... 43 Coach was Luke Henderson and team manager Various awards were given out at the GippAustralia ................................... 42 star awards last Thursday, with the Gippsland Garry Anderson. China ........................................ 40 John Wirz was Gippsland’s umpire for the U21 cricket team winning the most coveted Scotland .................................... 35 team award. series. Canada ...................................... 16

Gippstar holds annual awards

South Gippsland Bridge Club results

and Pat West. The 59th annual Gippstar Awards were Morwell for her service to netball, specifically in Friday August 16 at Inverloch – pairs East/west North/south held on Thursday August 15 at the Pre- umpiring. Gippstar Gippsland Champion: To receive this First with another brilliant score were Deb AnFirst with a score of 69.03 was the talented miere Function Centre. award the athlete must have commenced their The Gippstar Awards have a long and proud history and recognise high level sporting achievement by talented Gippslanders across a variety of different sporting pursuits. There were 24 awards received by the successful nominees for the monthly awards from July 2018 to June 2019 in both open and junior categories. The overall winner for the Annual Open Award was Aislin Jones for clay target shooting. Aislin, from Lakes Entrance, has now won this award for three years in a row. The Annual Junior Award winner was Sage Goldsbury from Newhaven, for her sport of Surfing. Each year Gippstar has four additional awards. The annual awards are: Gippstar Team of the Year: Given to a Gippsland Team based on their performance over the Gippstar year. This was awarded to the Gippsland U21s male cricket team. Gippstar Club of the Year: Given to a Gippsland club based on their club achievements over the Gippstar year. This was awarded to Gippsland Ranges Roller Derby. Gippstar Special Achiever Award: Provided for outstanding service to sport over a significant period of years. This was awarded to Felicity Di Toro from

pair of Kaye Douglass and John Sutton. sporting career with a Gippsland club and/or asSecond with a very impressive 59.24 were the sociation, and continued to achieve in their sport family team of Philip and Neville Chapman. outside of the Gippsland area, whilst maintaining Third with a very fine 58.12 was the rising pair family connections in Gippsland. of Clive Hope and Alan Johnston. This was awarded to Cameron White East/west (Cricket). First with another strong score was the skilled Congratulations to all the award recipients. pair of Deb Anglim and Richard Moss with 59.70. Second with a wonderful 58.15 were the ever reliable Hannah Martin and Margaret Munro. Third with a solid 53.99 was the ever-improving pair of Maureen Stiles and Penny Loughran. Tuesday August 13 at Tarwin Lower – pairs/ nationwide competition

North/south First with 68.06 were Beth Banks and Neville Chapman, a score made all the more impressive by the fact this pair rarely plays together. Second, with another standout score, was the talented pair of Dina Drury and Jack Kuiper with 65.99. Third with a steady 50 were Faye Rowlands

AWARDS GALORE: Newhaven’s Sage Goldsbury continues to achieve and rack up awards for her skill in surfing, picking up the Gippstar Annual Junior Award on Thursday.

glim and Richard Moss with 70.33, the best score of the week across all venues. Second with another great score was the gifted pair of John Sutton and Alan Johnston, both coming home with stunning results with different partners and different venues. Third with another strong score were Maureen Stiles and Penny Loughran with 52.38. Monday August 12 at Meeniyan-Pairs Equal first with a super 66.67 were Neville Chapman and Dirk Jacobs and Clive Hope and Susan Ruffin, stunning scores from both pairs. Equal second with a commendable 52.08 were Sally and Brian Hoskins and Ineke De Graaf and John Cocking. Overall, the club has achieved great improvement in the scores of many players. Coming events Tuesday September 3, bridge lesson by Jack Kuiper at 11.30am followed by nationwide at 1pm, Inverloch venue. Visitors are always welcome. If you need a partner ring Richard Moss on 0403554634.

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SOCCER | SPORT - 45

Ben Martin heads the ball for the Wonthaggi U12s before his opponent can contest for it. United smashed Lang Lang 7-1 in the matchup. Jessica Halkett continued her strong CLOSE ENCOUNTER: Pauly Spencer fights for the ball against his form to claim the Burra Brewery Lang Lang opponent. His reserves side were valiant in their match but could not get the job done, losing 2-0. player of the week. up 3-1. The second half saw Wonthaggi work with the wind and some great midfield efforts from Ailsa Goding, Sarah Matthews and Gaby Hynes assisted superstar forward Alycia U14s KORUMBURRA was keen to take a win on the home pitch Marotta in finding the back of the net six times. A few magnificent corner kicks by Alyse Brusamarelbut the visitors had other ideas. A close match in the opening half saw Drouin sneak out lo also helped Alycia, who scored a total of eight for the game. to a 4-2 lead. In the second half, Drouin kicked away, securing second Wonthaggi stayed strong against a perseverant Lang place on the league ladder by taking the win, 8-3. Lang to see the game end 15-3. Burra’s Harrison Clark was impressive with two goals, Reserves Liam Richards with one, and defender Fernanda Hurst took The Wonthaggi United reserves started strongly in their home the Kelly’s Bakery voucher for her efforts on the clash with Lang Lang. pitch. Goalkeeper Steve and his backline, led by Jason Torrens, U12s absorbed the pressure of the Lang Lang attack. The fourth placed Phillip Island White proved too strong With April, Pauly and Scott looking to push the ball forfor ninth placed Burra. ward, Wonthaggi had some great passages of play but could Zane Brady was the only Korumburra City player able to not find the back of the net and went into half time at nilfind the net, Phillip Island White taking a 5-1 win. all. Women The visitors had the better of early play to start the secA mild Sunday kick-off saw a good crowd attend to watch ond half and scored after some scrappy play. the Burra women in action against Warragul United. Wonthaggi’s defensive line of Matt, Josh and Cody held Coach Andrew Halkett was happy with the game. out brilliantly. “Having to win our remaining games and hope teams Although Lang Lang finished on top 2-0, this was a tight above us dropped points, we made a fantastic start against contest and the young Wonthaggi side were proud of the way an improved Warragul side,” he said. they played. “Two goals in the opening 15 minutes, the first by Emily Knights battle the Dragons Shaw, then Milly Hurst, set the tone.” Burra were creating several chances with Dakota DeCarU12s lo, Milly Hurst and Em Shaw all combining well. The Knights battled brilliantly against Drouin in the At the back, Burra were also solid with Jess Halkett mar- U12s. shalling the troops. In a high-scoring affair it was Leongatha who came out On the half-hour mark, Warragul pulled one back and on top with a thrilling 6-5 win. from then until half-time started to dominate play. U14s The second half was an even affair, with both teams playThe U14s had a tough time resisting the pressure and ing some good soccer. Burra went ahead 3-1 through Milly Hurst after some possession play from Drouin in their game. scrappy play in the penalty box. While they showed some signs of scoring, they were held Warragul didn’t sit back, and soon pulled a goal back to goalless and lost 5-0. make it 3-2. U16s The remainder of the half saw end-to-end soccer with Drouin were too strong in their U16s match against the both sides putting on a great display. Korumburra came away with a 3-2 win to keep pressure Knights. Phillip Smith was Leongatha’s best player, netting two on the teams in the top four. goals. Wonthaggi takes on Lang Lang However, it was not enough to match the Dragons, who U8s ran out 6-2 winners. The U8s took to the field with great spirits, everyReserves one played with intent and showing the skills they have Buckley-Cook was strong for the Drouin reserves, booting worked on at trainings for the past couple of weeks. six goals on his team’s way to a 7-1 win over Leongatha. In the end smooth passing and great talking kept them The Knights had some good attacking passages, but only united until the final whistle was blown. Kleh Htoo could get on the score sheet. Macca’s player of the day went to Jaxon B for working Women hard. An entertaining matchup between the Leongatha and DrU10s ouin women saw a 2-2 draw played out. The Wonthaggi U10s took control early and finished The first half was even, with both defences holding firm with a commanding lead. Super passing and team work once again proved vital as and seeing out a scoreless half. Things really kicked off in the second half though, with they dominated the game. Great work in the second half gave Luke the Macca’s Kiera Williams opening the scoring for the Knights, but Drouin responding with two straight soon after. player of the day. Then, with five minutes to play, the Knights won a penU12s alty and Evie Bath stepped up to level the scores, 2-2 at fullThe Wonthaggi United U12s were playing into the wind time. first half, which helped their passing style of play. Men Wonthaggi started brightly and with some brilliant inter passing, Lang Lang’s defence was broken, a couple of quick The Leongatha men went down 3-2 in a thriller against goals going Wonthaggi’s way. the Dragons. United kept up the momentum all game and Lang Lang Drouin opened the scoring right on half-time, and then only managed one goal as the match ended 7-1. added two more in the first 20 minutes of the second half. Leongatha were able to respond though, kicking two Women goals with 15 minutes to go. The Wonthaggi women welcomed Lang Lang United for With both sides eager to achieve a result, defences held a windy game on Sunday. Both teams started well as they settled into the game but firm. The score was unchanged for the remainder, the Knights a strong Wonthaggi side got the jump on an under-manned Lang Lang team, scoring a few quick goals to finish the half going down despite a strong effort.

Korumburra City women grab key win

The Wonthaggi U6s enjoyed their time on the pitch against Lang Lang, competing well all day, making for an entertaining affair.

Leongatha women’s player Breanna Endres pressures her opponent for the ball. Photo credit Hamish Blake.

Leongatha U12s player Lissie Bath secures possession of the ball.

Senior Knights player Blake Moscript battles the elements to move the ball forward. His team was unlucky in their close loss.

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Fish Creek’s Abby Shaw was a positive in their A Grade game, helping her team stay competitive until the final term.

Parrots

A Grade: Moe 62 d Leongatha 39 Auction player: Kayla Redpath. Awards: Kate Browne - Sportsfirst, Nicola Marriott - Rusty Windmill. Not an ideal start with Lauren injuring her finger and going straight to the hospital. There were good patches of play and being consistent is something to work on. B Grade: Leongatha 48 d Moe 41 Auction player: Kate Sperling. Awards: Jaclyn Smith - Sportsfirst, Kate Sperling - Serafino’s, Zali Hill - Voyage. A hard fought win against a quality side. We ran hard all game and our defensive pressure all the way down the court was exceptional. We will continue to work hard running in to finals. C Grade: Leongatha 42 d Moe 35 Awards: Elicia Garnham - Mika & Max, Ashlee Van Rooy - Sportsfirst, Ash Giliam - Evan’s Petroleum. Great job girls, could really tell that we all wanted the win. Can’t wait to come back next Power GK Annabelle Williams tightly deweek and give it even more. fends an attempt on goal. Her strong defence Go Parrots. was not enough to shut out Sale, who won Under 17: Moe 41 d Leongatha 36 by 10 goals. Awards: Holly van der Pligt - Lyn Rose, Zali Rogers - Sweet Life Cafe. Gippsland Another close game girls which we played until the very end with full intensity, and made a A Grade Under 17 Morwell .........146.49 62 Morwell .........154.13 64 good team effort. Let’s hit it off next week. Under 15: Leongatha 38 d Moe 22 Traralgon ......154.41 60 Sale ................133.27 64 Warragul .......123.20 54 Moe ................133.33 50 Awards: Katelyn Harris - Gatha Pizza, Phoebe Moe ................136.39 52 Won Power....113.32 40 Hinds - Rusty Windmill. Leongatha .....100.67 34 Leongatha .....120.95 34 Great game girls. Came out firing from the Maffra.............100.69 28 Bairnsdale ........96.46 30 start and played an amazing team game. Killed Drouin ..............84.86 20 Maffra...............82.54 22 Sale...................80.10 18 Traralgon ..........79.32 20 it and played our best. Bring on next week. Great Bairnsdale ........72.00 12 Drouin ..............73.48 16 win. Up the Parrots. Under 13: Moe 28 d Leongatha 22 Won Power .......53.63 0 Warragul ...........58.10 0 Awards: Lucy Patterson, Bair’s Hotel, Molly B Grade Under 15 Traralgon ......136.71 58 Sale ................296.89 68 Heber - Kat’s Korner. Leongatha .....138.81 56 Maffra ...........164.22 58 Another tough game, bad luck girls. The last Moe ................130.93 56 Bairnsdale .....181.09 52 game and second last game of the season. Warragul .......120.50 50 Leongatha .....109.03 44 Let’s get ready to show the red legs who is Sale ................127.20 42 Traralgon ......122.12 38 Morwell ............97.72 26 Morwell ..........114.75 32 boss. Maffra...............79.16 Drouin ..............77.83 Won Power .......69.84 Bairnsdale ........63.39 C Grade Maffra ...........145.64 Warragul .......121.34 Leongatha .....107.13 Moe ................121.64 Morwell .........108.03 Traralgon ........104.32 Sale...................85.06 Drouin ..............85.92 Won Power .......77.51 Bairnsdale ........69.56

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Moe ..................96.86 Won Power .......70.87 Warragul ...........41.10 Drouin ..............13.01 Under 13 Sale ................257.19 Maffra ...........157.77 Traralgon ......172.16 Bairnsdale .....121.70 Moe ................120.89 Leongatha.......129.05 Won Power .......78.87 Warragul ...........41.43 Morwell ............38.00 Drouin ..............30.37

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LDNA 13 & Under Group 1 Mt Eccles White .... 193 26 L Parrots Budgies .. 147 24 Mt Eccles Yellow.... 125 16 Korum Bena .......... 115 14 Inver K’wak Blue...... 57 6 St Laurence ............... 49 2 13 & Under Group 2 Mirboo Nth Purp... 170 22 Mirboo Nth Gold ... 170 18 St Laurence .............. 84 13 Inver K’wak Yellow 66 11 Town.......................... 66 8 Mt Eccles Purple ....... 47 8 15 & Under Town ....................... 211 27 Mt Eccles Aqua...... 113 18 St Laurence Blue ... 118 17 Mt Eccles White .... 104 14 Inver K’wak Blue...... 88 12

Inver K’wak Yellow .. 81 9 St Laur Maroon ......... 74 9 Mirboo North ............ 59 6 17 & Under / C Grade Meeniyan & Dist ... 161 28 Mirboo Nth Purp... 130 20 Town Tangerine ..... 110 18 Mt Eccles Silver ....... 99 16 Town Black ............... 97 10 Mt Eccles White ........ 85 10 St Laurence ............... 76 6 Mirboo North Gold ... 73 4 Open MDU ....................... 160 26 Town ....................... 129 21 Mt Eccles Silver ..... 123 20 St Laur White ........ 104 12 St Laur Maroon ......... 62 5 Mt Eccles Aqua ......... 54 0

Alberton Semi Final at Toora - August 18 A Grade: Foster 33 d Fish Creek 18. B Grade: Toora 50 d MDU 33. C Grade: Tarwin 28 d Fish Creek 25. 17 & Under: Fish Creek 28 d Foster 17. 15 & Under: Foster 28 d Toora 9. 13 & Under: MDU 21 d Foster 9.

West Gippsland Qualifying Final - August 17

A Grade: Dalyston 53 d Korumburra Bena 45. B Grade: Dalyston 42 d Nar Nar Goon 36. C Grade: Cora Lynn 38 d Dalyston 29. Under 17: Inverloch Kongwak 26 d Korumburra Bena 22. Under 15: Koo Wee Rup 22 d Cora Lynn 21. Under 13: Phillip Island 30 d Dalyston 21.

Elimination Final - August 18

A Grade: Nar Nar Goon 40 d Bunyip 33. B Grade: Warragul Industrials 36 d Bunyip 17. C Grade: Bunyip 27 d Koo Wee Rup 21. Under 17: Dalyston 31 d Cora Lynn 21. Under 15: Warragul Industrials 21 d Phillip Island 17. Under 13: Inverloch Kongwak 15 d Koo Wee Rup 9.

Gippsland Results - Round 17

A Grade: Sale 50 d Wonthaggi Power 40, Drouin 54 d Maffra 48, Moe 62 d Leongatha 39, Warragul 43 d Bairnsdale 36, Traralgon 49 d

Foster A Grade’s defence was too strong for Morwell 30. B Grade: Sale 48 d Wonthaggi Power 37, Fish Creek, cutting off and clearing many atMaffra 48 d Drouin 43, Leongatha 48 d Moe tempts the Roos made in attack. 41, Warragul 58 d Bairnsdale 33, Traralgon 52 d Morwell 35. C Grade: Sale 45 d Wonthaggi Power 33, Maffra 49 d Drouin 29, Leongatha 42 d Moe 35, Warragul 50 d Bairnsdale 31, Morwell 30 d Traralgon 29. Under 17: Sale 37 d Wonthaggi Power 26, Drouin 51 d Maffra 42, Moe 41 d Leongatha 36, Bairnsdale 39 d Warragul 23, Morwell 36 d Traralgon 20. Under 15: Sale 66 d Wonthaggi Power 23, Maffra 80 d Drouin 12, Leongatha 38 d Moe 22, Bairnsdale 46 d Warragul 22, Traralgon 29 d Morwell 22 Under 13: Sale 54 d Wonthaggi Power 18, Maffra 42 d Drouin 5, Moe 28 d Leongatha 22, Bairnsdale 41 d Warragul 9, Traralgon 47 d Morwell 9.

LDNA Results - Saturday, August 17

11 & Under Group 1: Leongatha Parrots Budgies 17 d Mt Eccles Blue 3, Mirboo North 20 d Mt Eccles Pink 17, Inverloch Kongwak Blue 13 d St Laurence Gold 11, St Laurence Maroon 31 d Town 10. 11 & Under Group 2: St Laurence Blue 13 d St Laurence Maroon 0, Mirboo North 9 d Town 5. 13 & Under Group 1: Mt Eccles Yellow 20 d St Laurence 17, Korumburra Bena 29 d Inverloch Kongwak Blue 18, Mt Eccles White 31 d Leongatha Parrots Budgies 21. 13 & Under Group 2: Mt Eccles Purple 15 d St Laurence 8, Mirboo North Purple 19 d Inverloch Kongwak Yellow 17, Mirboo North Gold 24 d Town 3. 15 & Under: Mt Eccles Aqua 36 d Inverloch Kongwak Yellow 15, Mirboo North 29 d Mt Eccles White 21, St Laurence Maroon 24 drew Inverloch Kongwak Blue 24, Town 28 d St Laurence Blue 14. 17 & Under / C Grade: Mirboo North Purple 51 d St Laurence 28, Meeniyan & District 72 d Mt Eccles Silver 38, Town Tangerine 36 d Town Black 28, Mt Eccles White 44 d Mirboo North Gold 34. Open: Mt Eccles Silver 39 d St Laurence Maroon 26, MDU 40 d St Laurence White 27, Town 68 d Mt Eccles Aqua 41.

DOUBLE CENTURY: It was a day of milestones at Leongatha as Parrots GD Georgia Riseley played out her 200th game, a fantastic achievement.

Semi final information An end of season round robin for U11s and ‘Net-Set-Go’ participants will be held this coming Saturday, commencing at 10.40am. Participants should arrive by 10.20. Semi final matches will be played this week at the Leongatha & District Netball Association N courts so come down and support your clubs. 12 noon: 13 & Under Group 1: Mt Eccles White vs Leongatha Parrots Budgies, Court 2: Mt Eccles Yellow vs Korumburra Bena, Court 3. 13 & Under Group 2: Mirboo North Purple vs Mirboo North Gold Court ; St Laurence vs Inverloch Kongwak Yellow, Court 5. 15 & Under: St Laurence Blue vs Mt Eccles White, Court 6. 1pm: 15 & Under: Town vs Mt Eccles Aqua, Court 6. 17 & Under / C Grade: Town Tangerine vs Mt Eccles Silver, Court 3. Open: Mt Eccles Silver vs St Laurence White Court 5. 2:20pm: 17 & Under / C Grade: Meeniyan & The Warragul Industrials took out their U15s final by four goals despite the threatening atDistrict vs Mirboo North Purple, Court 3. tack of Phillip Island. Open: MDU vs Town, Court 5.

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Wonthaggi’s Cassidy Bowman hurries to cover her Sale opponent before she can start an attack. Poowong E Grade’s Indigo Foster reaches Parrots WA Kate Browne was solid for her for the ball as her side controls play in their side against Moe but could not help her side stay in touch as they went down 62-39 at forward third. home.

Alberton semi final match reports

Connie Lia outjumps her Morwell East opponents to get to the ball first. The Tigers suffered a painful defeat in their qualifying final, going down by three goals.

Mirboo North results THE U15s finished on top and had a rest this week, will face Yallourn Yallourn North in the Semi Final on Saturday.

Oakley. Not our day, we fought hard but made too many mistakes. Let’s work hard at training this week to get the win on Sunday.

U17s

C Grade

Mirboo North 61 – Yinnar 32 BOC sponsored by Mirboo North IGA and Jimmy Jambs café was Maddi Knowles. Coach’s award sponsored by Jump and Climb Traralgon was Lucy Edmondson and Chloe Palmer. A great team game to pull through with a convincing win. We looked after the ball so well.

D Grade

Mirboo North 35 – Yinnar 35 BOC sponsored by Craig Young Butchers and Mirboo North IGA was Nat Rayson. Coach’s award sponsored by Strezlecki Bakery was Amy Symmons. Unfortunately, it wasn’t our game. Yinnar played a great game and were too good. Shake it off and let’s get ready for our second chance.

B Grade Mirboo North 30 – Morwell East 33 Mirboo North 37 – Yallourn/ BOC sponsored by LamaYallourn Nth 19 zeleighs and Jimmy Jambs café BOC sponsored by Mirboo was Emily Robertson. North IGA and Mirboo North Coach’s award sponsored by Pizza was Emma Evans. Coach’s award sponsored by Mirboo North IGA was Maryce

Wyncity Morwell was Charlie Brewis. Good four quarters of netball in very warm and windy conditions. Well done, enjoy the win.

A Grade

Mirboo North 61 – Yinnar 47 BOC sponsored by Grand Ridge Brewery and Mirboo North IGA was Dani Hilliar. Coach’s award sponsored by Wyncity Morwell was Laura Robins. What a game. The team played their best netball at the right time of year. A huge week of training to get us ready to battle Traf on Saturday. Amazing effort girls, I couldn’t be prouder. We wish Laura a speedy recovery after breaking both elbows this weekend. She puts her body on the line every week and has had a wonderful season.

U13s – MDU v Foster Scrappy start by both sides with consistent footwork errors. MDU goalers were working hard but their shooting percentage was letting them down. MDU GD Ash Matheson was picking off a lot of passes as was C Kirra Jones, driving their team to a 10-5 half-time lead. All MDU’s way in the third, extending their lead 18-6. This continued for a final score of 21-9. U15s – Foster v Toora Nervous start from both teams before Foster started to find their range. Some great passages of play from both sides, but goals weren’t sinking. Rebounds under the ring were all going Fosters way. Half-time saw Foster up 12-2. Foster was demonstrating why they were ladder leaders at the end of the home and away rounds, and continued a dominant display to win 28-9. U17s – Fish Creek v Foster A wet court to start the match but play was goal-for-goal early on. Foster’s Tyler Angwin meant business with an early long-bomb shot. The matchup in the first quarter between Fish Creek’s Lauren Gale and Foster’s Tyler Angwin was great to watch. Passing errors and failure to convert goals hurt Foster early in the second. At half-time Fish Creek led by four goals. Fish Creek controlled the play in the final two terms, extending their lead and taking out a 28-17 win. C Grade – Fish Creek v Tarwin This game was always set to be a good one with these two teams having close encounters throughout the season. The game started erratically, with both teams failing to convert possession of the ball. The defensive pressure from both sides was fantastic and half-time saw Fish Creek trailing by just one goal. The game continued to be erratic, both teams fighting hard for the ball at every opportunity. At the final break the scores were level and it was anyone’s game. Tarwin came out of the break the more confident team, playing well together and making good connections. Fish Creek’s centre continued to run hard and defended well to take timely intercepts, which kept them in it. Tarwin were too strong in the final minutes though, winning 28-25. B Grade – Toora v MDU The match began with lots of pressure all over the court making scoring really tough. Toora were able to take control late in the quarter and took a three goal lead into quarter-time. Goals started to flow early in the second quarter. Each team had their own period of dominance,

at times Toora looked like they would pull away but MDU pegged them back and the margin remained three goals lead for Toora at the main break. Toora stepped up the intensity in the third, some great feeds into circle and some very clever goals gave them ascendancy. MDU GK Jacinta Tipping was rebounding everything and keeping her team in it but the Clavarino girls in mid-court for Toora were creating turnovers which. Toora 35 MDU 26 at the final break. Both teams started the last the way they began, with strong defending across the court. MDU did not leave any petrol in the tank but Toora was too strong, winning 50-33. A Grade – Fish Creek v Foster This much-anticipated match drew a large crowd, both sides started out nervously but with lots of run. The wind had picked up a few knots and made shooting tough. Yasmin Duursma dislocated a finger in the first term but bravely returned to court in the second. The close battle continued in the second quarter, players getting hands on everything and making scoring hard. Fish Creek made a surge early and created some opportunities but Foster defenders were making converting these hard. Foster was able to settle into the match late in the second and took a handy nine-goal lead into half-time. Foster increased their work rate in the third and began to build on their lead. Fish Creek Centre Abby Shaw and Foster’s Keighley Starrett were in everything however, and created some easy balls for their shooters. Lots of turnovers and intercepts were happening and the game became quite physical. The umpires were right onto it and the penalty rate started to climb. Nothing easy came for the shooters, but Foster showed the composure they are known for towards the end of the third to increase their lead to 12. Fish Creek made some changes and started the last quarter full of run. Life was still tough in the shooting circle though, with Foster’s Jayde McGlead and Kelsey Angwin in control. The physical contests continued and the ball seesawed up and down the court but it was Foster that converted the opportunities they had, winning 33-18. Fish Creek will meet Toora in what will be a gripping preliminary final for the right to play Foster in next week’s grand final.

Leongatha Junior Footy SEMI FINALS UNDER 12 Mirboo North 6.4.40 d Leongatha Green 3.4.22 Leongatha Gold 6.3.39 d Moe Maroons 2.4.16 UNDER 14 Leongatha Gold 5.4.34 d Mirboo North 3.10.28

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Magpies fly home POOWONG used strong third and fourth quarters to outlast Nilma-Darnum on Saturday.

ON THE UP: The Breakers players and coaching staff have been thrilled with the improvements the team has made throughout the season.

Breakers improve against Devils Again through their determination and tackTHE Breakers travelled to Mulgrave Reserve to face top side Eastern Devils ling pressure, the Breakers were able to keep their opponents to just one major for the quarter. for the last home and away match of the Although the Devils had plenty of scoring season. shots, the pressure and tackling of the Breakers Signs looked ominous after the home team slotted a couple through early, but the Breakers adjusted, increasing their pressure to concede just three goals for the quarter. The work rate and pressure remained in the second quarter with both teams fighting hard for the ball and neither team able to find much space, resulting in just one goal to the Devils. Rain in the second half made marking difficult, with both teams scrambling for possession.

made these difficult to execute. It was a great all-round performance from the Breakers with all players contributing. Moved up the ground in the second half, Katie Campbell provided a strong target and contested well. Sarah Alweyn worked hard at full-back, supported on the last line of defence by Tori Ryan and Christine Abbot. The attacking play of Hannah Mills and Lucy

Vernon off half-back was exciting to watch. The Breakers were happy with their performance to finish off the season, a 100-point turnaround from the last time these teams met, and look positively towards the 2020 season. Final score: Eastern Devils 7.23-65 def Bass Coast 0.0-0. Best: H.Mills, S.Bolding, E.Angarane, L.Vernon, T.Tatterson, S.Alweyn. The Breakers will finish off the season with a Presentation Ball to be held at the Golf Club ‘Club House’ on Friday, August 30. Tickets available via www.trybooking.com/BEGMB

The away side overwhelmed the Bombers with their ball pressure and presence in the contest, racing home to record a 29-point victory and book a qualifying final with Longwarry this week. It was Nilma-Darnum who started the most effectively, taking advantage of their chances with efficiency and kicking five straight in the first term. Poowong also played positively, spreading the ball well and attacking with speed, but their four goals and one behind saw the home team take a five-point lead into quarter-time. The Magpies turned up the heat in the second term however, applying strong pressure to the Bombers players, especially in the middle. This saw the home team relinquish a lot of the possession and fail to create more than one scoring shot, which they kicked for a behind. Poowong booted three for the term, with Hazendonk making his presence felt up front, and took a 44-31 lead into the main break. The away side continued their momentum in the third quarter and blew the game open. The play of Sullivan and Doria was tearing the home team to shreds, with their pace and efficiency with the ball a huge key to their third term push. Hazendonk tool advantage of this up front for the side, and while the Bombers did manage to kick three majors, the Magpies’ four goals and four behinds saw them take a 72-49 lead into the final break. The fourth quarter was much of the same for the Magpies, who had well and truly gained control of the game. Hazendonk kicked the remainder of his five goals for the game, and the side held the Bombers to just two majors in the quarter, winning the matchup 91-62. The third placed Magpies will take on second spot Longwarry away from home this week in the qualifying final. Seniors: Poowong 14.7.91 d Nilma-Darnum 10.2.62. Reserves: Poowong 10.6.66 d Nilma-Darnum 7.4.46. U18s: Poowong 15.12.102 d Ellinbank 5.5.35.

UPSET: Mirboo North’s Clancy Bennett fights to keep the ball as he SEMI BOUND: The Giants’ U16s footy team fought well against is tackled by his opponent. I-K to secure a spot in the semi finals this Sunday.

Tigers tumble against Hill End

Highs and lows for Giants KORUMBURRA-BENA had three teams across both netball and football in the finals on the weekend. The U17 and A Grade netball sides both lost out in their qualifying finals, the U17s losing to InverlochKongwak by four goals and A Grade losing to Dalyston by eight. However, the U16s football team was successful in its elimination final, defeating Inverloch-Kongwak 43-25. The side used a big third term, in

which they kicked five goals to one, to storm home to an upset win. The competitiveness of these teams marks what has been a strong period for the club in their developmental ranks. Both netball sides earned a second chance and will play again this week in the semi finals, while the U16s footy team progresses to take on Garfield in their semi in hopes of securing another upset.

Rover IN its first finals appearance since 2004, Hill End defeated Mirboo North by two points in the Mid Gippsland qualifying final at Yinnar Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

Supporters paid $9450 at the gate to watch the Hillmen advance to this Saturday’s second semi-final against Yallourn Yallourn North. Mirboo North now meets Morwell East in the first semi-final at George Bates Reserve, Yallourn North on Sunday. Mirboo North opened brilliantly in Shane Peters’ 200th senior game for the club, with unchallenged fast ball movement into its forward line. Successive goals came from Brayden Wilson and skipper Damien Turner within the first four minutes. Hill End fought back hard with consecutive majors by Luke Mulqueen, Lachlan Fanning, Chase Saunders and Ben Rotheram. As a result, the Hillmen took a 13-point lead into the quarter-time huddle. Saunders booted his second and Hill End’s sixth goal early in the second term, as Mulqueen, Amburupa The battle between the U16 I-K and Korumburra-Bena ruckmen was Uliando and Jack Hudson showcased an even and entertaining one. The Giants midfield benefited more their skills through the midfield. from their big man’s work. Then, in quick succession, majors

from Clancy Bennett, Daniel Taylor, Turner and Wilson gave the Tigers a seven-point advantage. Hill End managed to kick another back though, and the Tigers took a one-point lead into half-time. In the third term, Mirboo North’s industrious structural patterns had helped it build a handy 10-point buffer. Just as the Tigers’ tackling pressure and accurate disposals were worrying their opponents, another 50-metre penalty gifted Hill End their ninth goal. After Hill End goaled and hit the front early in the last quarter, Peter Taylor answered for the Tigers, pouncing on a loose ball and snapping home from close range. The Tigers kept the ball deep inside their forward 50, but a behind from Bennett at the 11-minute mark would be their last score for the day. For 10 minutes the Hill End back men held firm, as the Tigers frequently attacked without reward on the scoreboard. What finally did Mirboo North in was yet another 50-metre penalty for a verbal indiscretion over a questionable free kick to a Hill End defender. This allowed the Hillmen to run the ball out of defence to Saunders, whose third goal gave them a 73-71 win.

AIRBORNE: Mitch Cochrane takes flight to secure a mark for Poowong. The Magpies are in flying form heading into their big game against Longwarry this week.

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Preliminary - August 24 Stony Creek v Fish Creek at Foster Showgrounds

MID GIPPSLAND 2nd Semi - August 24 Yall-Yall North v Hill End at Thorpdale Rec Reserve 1st Semi - August 25 Mirboo Nth v Morwell East at George Bates Reserve

GIPPSLAND Round 18: August 24 Bairnsdale v Leongatha Drouin v Wonthaggi Moe v Warragul Sale v Morwell Traralgon v Maffra

WEST GIPPSLAND 2nd Semi - August 24 Phillip Is v Tooradin-Dalm at Bass Rec Reserve 1st Semi - August 25 Cora Lynn v Koo Wee Rup at Korumburra Showgrounds

ELLINBANK Qualifying - August 24 Longwarry v Poowong

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SENIORS ALS

FIN

WEST GIPPSLAND FOOTBALL LEAGUE

ELIMINATION FINAL INVERLOCH KONGWAK 5.17-47 DEF BY KOO WEE RUP 11.10-76 QUALIFYING FINAL CORA LYNN 8.6-54 DEF BY TOORADIN-DALMORE 13.18-96

WONTHAGGI 5672 0800 FOUNTAIN GATE 8796 6777 WARRAGUL 5623 9000 MOE 5127 9500

MORWELL 5120 0200 TRALAGON 5175 6700 SALE 5149 5100

ON PAUSE: Adam Cross assesses his options for the Sea Eagles. His legendary senior games record will stagnate for the time being as his Inverloch-Kongwak side was eliminated from the finals. Daniel Houston disposes of the ball whilst being tackled by his Bunyip opponent. The I-K reserves were just as unfortunate as the first team in their game, being eliminated by Bunyip. • Inverloch-Kongwak v Koo Wee Rup

I-K rue misses in elimination Disappointed Sea Eagles

IT was a game of missed opportunities for Inverloch-Kongwak on Sunday, paying the price for squandered shots on goal in their elimination final against Koo Wee Rup.

The Sea Eagles kicked 3.11 in the first half to the Demons’ 5.3, eventually losing momentum and going down 76-47, bowing out of this year’s finals. “We kicked a bunch of points in the first and second terms and probably should have had about eight or nine goals instead of three,” coach Tom McQualter said. “In finals that can often cost you because you keep strong teams in the game.” It was a strong start by the Sea Eagles, with the team dominating the middle and creating eight scoring shots to two in the first term. The side went into the first break leading 2312. Koo Wee Rup responded in the second term though, winning more ball in the contest and taking advantgage of their opportunities while I-K continued to miss theirs. This resulted in a 33-29 Koo Wee Rup lead at

the main break. “We were getting beaten in the middle throughout the game,” coach McQualter said. “Walker and Gibson for them were better than our mids for the most part, which was pretty disappointing.” The trend continued in the third term with the Demons controlling the play and I-K not being able to take advantage of their chances, kicking four behinds for the quarter and trailing by 23 at three-quarter time. Sheen was dominant for the Demons in the last term and booted the final of his six goals for the game, while the Sea Eagles added two majors. It was not enough though, as the Sea Eagles went down by 29 points and crashed out of the finals. “The result reflects where we’re at as a group because we couldn’t stay consistent through four quarters of footy,” coach McQualter said. “Koo Wee Rup were also too good for us on the day, they were hungrier and outworked us.” While the Demons now take on Cora Lynn this week, I-K will be left to review what was an inconsistent season.

• Cora Lynn v Tooradin-Dalmore

Cobras stifled in qualifier CORA Lynn were held to a single goal in two separate quarters in their qualifying final against Tooradin-Dalmore on Saturday. The Cobras lost 96-54 in an upset result, only managing to kick single majors in the second and fourth terms. The game began relatively even, with both teams winning their share of the footy and creating opportunities through accurate disposal and active forward lines. Tooradin-Dalmore managed to gain the edge in the first term and went into quarter-time up 3226. It remained tight in the second quarter, but Tooradin-Dalmore still had the ascendency, booting two goals and impressively holding the Cobras to just one major with strong ball pressure and work in the contests. Half-time saw the away side up by 13 points. The third term followed the same trend, both sides competing well in the middle and producing good chances.

Tooradin-Dalmore responded to some early Cora Lynn pressure by booting three goals in the term and taking an important 16-point lead into the final break. In a quarter which would mean progression for one team into a matchup against Phillip Island and a chance to book a spot in the grand final, it was the away team who were up to the task. They completely shut down the Cobras again, limiting them to just two shots on goal while they had eight, kicking three goals and five behinds. Their play through the middle was too overwhelming for Cora Lynn, as was their ball pressure. When the dust settled, Tooradin-Dalmore emerged 44-point winners. While Tooradin-Dalmore will see Phillip Island to play-off for a grand final spot this week, the Cobras will take on a fired-up Koo Wee Rup, who will have a lot of momentum after eliminating Inverloch-Kongwak. The side will need to be at their best if they want to make amends for their loss.

find positives in 2019

The Sea Eagles will be looking to kick-on during the preseason and have a successful year in 2020.

Daniel Renfrey DESPITE their elimination final loss to Koo Wee Rup on Saturday, InverlochKongwak coach Tom McQualter has ensured the 2019 season was progressive for the Sea Eagles. The team struggled to put a four-quarter effort together in various games, including their final, but they also managed to bring through multiple young players. Players like Toussaint and Beattie-Powell, among others, made big strides through the year and will benefit from the finals experience. “We had a number of players, about six or seven, play their first senior final,” coach McQualter said. “We’re disappointed but you do need to have some experience from playing finals and I think they now know that they have to play a bit harder for a bit longer in the finals.” The Sea Eagles began the season inconsistently but put together a strong run home heading into finals.

This was especially impressive for the coaching staff considering the additions they had to their list this season. “We were able to bring a lot of new players through, which was great,” coach McQualter said. “We’ve added some wonderful players and our group is beginning to blend really well.” While the side is disappointed with Sunday’s loss, the team looked like contenders at their best, and will be hoping to build off of their newfound youth. Coach McQualter is confident the team can press on and challenge for a flag in the coming season. “I think we’re closer to winning a premiership than we were 12 months ago, especially after we added players,” he said. “We’re ovviously disappointed but if we think about it as a multi-year program, I think we’re closer.” The team will undoubtedly be motivated after their loss and should be one to watch next season.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Foster v Stony Creek

Tigers are grand final bound IN a game which went right down to the last 10 minutes, Foster managed to stay composed and oust Stony Creek on Saturday, booking a spot in the grand final.

TOUGH BATTLE: It was a close and intense battle between first and second spot on the ladder. Foster were just too good though, hanging tough to win by 27 points. Photo by Gerard Bruning @fourcourners framing

The Tigers came from behind in the last term to kick five goals to one and win by 27 points. Player-coach Brad Rooney was more than happy with his teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s persistence to get the job done. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The way they dug deep in the last quarter was great,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did it the hard way; we really toughed it out, so it was pleasing.â&#x20AC;? It was an arm wrestle all day, with both sides trading blows and competing hard inside. While Foster seemed to have kicked away in the second term, the Maroons applied intense pressure to the favourites and managed to claw their way back, taking an early lead in the final term. Coach Scott Anderson was satisfied with his sideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s performance despite the loss. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m really proud of the boys, they had a fair dinkum crack,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our turnovers in the first half and toward the end of the game probably hurt us in the end.â&#x20AC;? While Stony Creek took the lead early in the fourth, Foster remained composed and regained the momentum, pulling away and eventually winning 80-53. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was about getting back to basics in the last quarter and winning tough, hard footy,â&#x20AC;? coach Rooney said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It feels unreal to be back in the big game now,

Stony Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jacob Byrnes towers above Fosterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brock Cripps to take a specky. He was a standout for the Maroons but could not get his team over the line. especially since we made it last year; we werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as up for it as we are now.â&#x20AC;? While Foster will have a week off to prepare for the grand final, the Maroons will face a Fish Creek side well-rested after their week-long break to decide who will play the Tigers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to bounce back against Fish Creek,

itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be a test,â&#x20AC;? coach Anderson said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve just got to rest up, work on a few things, and hopefully get some players back; if we can make the grand final weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a chance.â&#x20AC;? Seniors: Foster 12.8.80 d Stony Creek 8.5.53. Reserves: Foster 12.14.86 d Stony Creek 2.3.15. Thirds: MDU 15.11.101 d Stony Creek 0.0.0.

Garyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s gigantic milestone Daniel Renfrey ONLY four players in VFL-AFL history have reached the 400-game mark, but if you double that milestone you get Gippsland umpire Gary Scholz, who achieved an even more remarkable feat on Saturday. Gary was one of the umpires for the Leongatha game against Moe, officiating his 800th game. He has reached the milestone after 26 years, a journey he loves more each week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love footy, so itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just about always being involved in it where I can,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I look back on it, 800 games in 26 years, my body has held up and Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve enjoyed what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been doing all the way through.â&#x20AC;?

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The 41-year-old umpired multiple games a weekend as a field and goal umpire for 20 of those 26 years. While the veteran has enjoyed almost every moment, there have been times where he has needed to withstand criticisms and push through games. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to have a bit of a thick skin to be honest,â&#x20AC;? Gary said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It can be hard but if you take to heart all the comments that come from the players and come over the fence, you probably wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t last very long.â&#x20AC;? Among the highlights of his storied career are TAC cup and the relationships he has developed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I goal umpired TAC Cup for eight years and it was so enjoyable to just be a part of it and see those next-level young players coming through,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Also just getting out there and umpiring with people you make really good friendships with is fantastic.â&#x20AC;? Perhaps his biggest highlight was played out on Saturday though, when Gary took to the field for his 800th game. Not only because of his milestone, but because he got to share it with his wife Sarah, who umpired in the other goal, and 14-year-old son Zack, who made his senior debut as a field umpire. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s enjoyable to have my wife and son out there with me,â&#x20AC;? Gary said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To be able to share the experience with them MILESTONE MAN: Gary Scholz holds the game ball up as he steps onto the field and is acknowledged for his huge milestone. is really special.â&#x20AC;?

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• Leongatha v Moe

Parrots soar to second spot LEONGATHA have made a statement said. “Dunney was moved up front and paid us back and flown into the top two after destroytoo, so it was good to see him get some reward.” ing Moe on Saturday. It wasn’t just the forwards playing their part The Parrots produced a four-quarter effort at home to come away with a 114-point win and send shockwaves through the Gippsland League. Coach Paul Carbis was thrilled with his team’s performance in a game where they wanted to make their presence felt. “It was a really pleasing result,” he said. “We knew we had our best team for a while, and it was time to make a statement; we wanted to prove something.” The home side started the game in a dominant fashion and never looked back. They turned up the pressure and ensured quick ball movement, overwhelming the Lions. The game was all but over by half-time, with the Parrots leading 84-21. “We had to pressure the live play and keep them off the ball,” coach Carbis said. “We knew we had to keep the ball off them as well and we made sure to move it fast, which helped the forwards and helped us get a result.” Two of these forwards were Chris Dunne, who had five majors, and Cade Maskell, who had six following his strong performance a week prior. These two led the way up front and helped their side to a significant lead. “Cade’s been in some great form and the forwards are really following his lead,” coach Carbis

though, with the defence and midfield applying pressure to their Moe opposition and creating continuous turnovers. By three-quarter time, after holding Moe to just a goal for the whole of the third term, Leongatha led 115-27. The momentum continued on in the fourth and the home side came away with a 153-39 win and a huge percentage boost. “The defence was great for the game and they forced turnovers to give us scoring opportunities,” coach Carbis said. “You could tell the boys were enjoying it and were keen to keep the momentum going.” The Parrots will now take on Bairnsdale away from home this week in an attempt to consolidate a top two spot for finals, a matchup Carbis ensures they won’t take lightly. “Our work isn’t finished. Bairnsdale aren’t easy to beat at home so we’re going to have to have our wits about us to get the points,” he said. If the team can win that, they will be primed for a strong finals run. Seniors: Leongatha 24.9.153 d Moe 6.3.39. Reserves: Leongatha 13.9.87 d Moe 4.6.30. Thirds: Leongatha 14.9.93 d Moe 3.8.26. Fourths: Moe 9.15.69 d Leongatha 4.2.26.

FLYING HIGH: Josh Schelling takes a big grab for Leongatha. The Parrots are flying at the tail-end of the season and now have a chance to secure a top two spot this week. Photos by Mark Drury. LEFT: Jackson Harry used his leaping ability to good effect while relieving Ben Willis in the ruck.

Rhett Kelly does well to release the ball to Sean Westaway while being tackled by his Moe opponent. The home side’s ball use in the contest was too good for the visitors.

• Wonthaggi v Sale

Wonthaggi overpower Sale WONTHAGGI used a huge third term to having all the momentum, Wonthaggi seemingly had a huge task ahead of them. overrun Sale at home on Saturday. The team scored 36 points to three in the third term as they upset the Magpies and achieve their best win of the season, 89-71. The game started with the home side on top, dominating the middle of the park and laying strong tackles to prevent Sale from gaining any momentum. This resulted in a 25-15 lead at the first break. The Magpies seemed to get it together after quarter-time however, and with Jordan Dessent making his presence felt on the ball, it wasn’t long before the away side were right on top. While Elliot Staley and Troy Harley were causing problems up front for the Power, their side only managed to kick two majors while Sale booted four and went into the main break up by seven points. With the number two side in the competition

DOMINANT DISPLAY: Wonthaggi’s Troy Harley competes in an aerial contest while his teammate secures a big mark. The Power were dominant in the air and on the ground in the second half, winning in an upset.

They were up to it in the third term though, responding impressively after half-time and dominating the contest. The work of Staley, Eddy and McCarthy was having a huge impact on the game, with their efficiency on the ball and willingness to get the whole team involved paying dividends. The home side was also applying strong pressure to the Magpies outfit, refusing to let them get a clean look at goal for most of the term. The Power held Sale goalless for the term and booted six straight themselves to take a 76-50 lead into three-quarter time. While Sale took control of the third term, Wonthaggi managed to kick another two goals and seal the deal, emerging 18-point winners in a big upset. The win sees Wonthaggi continue their good form and rise to seventh on the ladder. If they beat Drouin in this week’s final round and Leongatha defeat Bairnsdale, the Power will see themselves in sixth spot to end the season. Seniors: Wonthaggi 14.5.89 d Sale 10.11.71. Reserves: Wonthaggi 7.13.55 d Sale 4.11.35. Thirds: Sale 13.14.92 d Wonthaggi 10.5.65. Fourths: Sale 15.7.97 d Wonthaggi 5.5.35.

GOALKICKERS L. Noble (Trar)...............(2) 42 T. Thatcher (Maffra) ......(0) 36 L. Bambridge (Warr) .....(1) 32 Z. Bezzina (Morw) .........(3) 25 H. Kellow (Bairns) .........(2) 24 B. Vickery (Bairns) ........(0) 24 L. Wilson (Warr) ...........(0) 23 ROUND 17 W. Anderson (Moe) .......(0) 23 L. Giliam (Warr) ............(0) 21 SENIORS M. Luckie (Trar) ............(4) 21 W L D % Pts Maffra.......13 4 0 169.74 52 FOURTHS Leongatha ..12 5 0 147.48 48 W L D % Pts Sale .........12 5 0 134.34 48 Traralgon .. 15 2 0 371.84 60 Moe .........12 5 0 123.06 48 Sale ........ 14 3 0 160.42 56 Drouin ....... 8 9 0 71.64 32 Warragul .. 13 4 0 181.99 52 Traralgon .......6 11 0 95.79 24 Moe ........ 12 4 1 210.63 50 Bairnsdale .....6 11 0 87.40 24 Bairnsdale ..7 9 1 99.20 30 Wonthaggi.....6 11 0 70.86 24 Drouin ..........7 10 0 84.20 28 Morwell .........5 12 0 82.77 20 Leongatha ....7 10 0 76.53 28 Warragul .......5 12 0 66.47 20 Maffra ..........5 12 0 45.30 20 GOALKICKERS Morwell ........3 14 0 50.26 12 B. Dessent (Sale) ..........(0) 59 Wonthaggi....1 16 0 32.82 4 B. Hughes (Warr) ..........(6) 34 GOALKICKERS D. Bedggood (Maffra) ...(4) 34 B. McCarrey (Bairns).....(5) 33 K. Hermansen (Drouin) ..(2) 33 C. Dunne (Leon)............(5) 31 N. Wheildon (Moe) ........(0) 32 J. Freeman (Sale) ..........(1) 27 K. Ruyters (Trar) ...........(1) 29 A. Petrou (Maffra) .........(0) 26 M. Nico (Sale) ...............(2) 28 A. Dugan (Moe).............(1) 24 T. Hamilton (Trar) ..........(1) 28 M. Bennett (Maffra).......(0) 24 V. Caia (Warr)................(0) 26 J. Johnstone (Maffra) ...(7) 23 F. Materia (Leon) ...........(1) 23 D. Loprese (Trar)...........(0) 23 J. Cunico (Trar) .............(2) 20 Z. Russell (Sale) ............(3) 19 RESERVES F. Kennedy (Trar) ...........(5) 19 W L D % Pts B. Cornelis (Won)..........(1) 19 Maffra...... 16 1 0 327.88 64 Traralgon .. 15 2 0 271.57 60 Leongatha . 13 4 0 182.92 52 OTHER MATCHES Bairnsdale..11 5 1 153.83 46 SENIORS Moe ........ 10 6 1 179.91 42 Maffra 23.19.157 d Warragul ......7 10 0 90.31 28 Drouin 6.7.43 Wonthaggi....4 12 0 75.48 16 Bairnsdale 17.13.115 d Morwell ........3 14 0 40.10 12 Warragul 11.17.83 Drouin ..........3 14 0 30.71 12 Traralgon 6.9.45 d Sale ..............1 15 0 19.05 4 Morwell 5.9.39 GOALKICKERS RESERVES L. Wright (Leon) ...........(4) 42 Maffra 19.15.129 d J. Reeves (Maffra).........(4) 39 Drouin 0.3.3 J. Egan (Maffra) ............(0) 31 Bairnsdale 8.16.64 d J. Galea (Moe)...............(0) 31 Warragul 8.2.50 M. Dignan (Maffra) .......(0) 25 Traralgon 10.10.70 d J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)...(0) 25 Morwell 3.3.21 L. Durkin (Moe).............(0) 24 N. Trotto (Leon) ............(1) 21 THIRDS R. Thatcher (Maffra) .....(2) 20 Leongatha 14.9.93 d J. Bishop (Trar) .............(0) 20 Moe 3.8.26 Bairnsdale 8.4.52 d THIRDS Warragul 6.11.47 W L D % Pts Morwell 9.7.61 d Traralgon ... 12 3 0 166.09 48 Traralgon 8.4.52 Warragul ...11 4 0 168.01 44 Maffra.......10 5 0 116.99 40 FOURTHS Bairnsdale .. 9 6 0 139.06 36 Bairnsdale 6.6.42 d Leongatha ... 7 8 0 110.09 28 Warragul 5.11.41 Sale ............... 6 8 0 107.20 24 Maffra 6.11.47 d Morwell ......... 6 9 0 68.98 24 Drouin 6.7.43 Moe...............5 10 0 76.24 20 Traralgon 17.10.112 d Wonthaggi.....1 14 0 34.56 4 Morwell 2.5.17

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Gary reaches 800 games PAGE 50

Diamond in the Rough Daniel Renfrey IN 1999, a brash teenager from Leongatha told his teacher he didn’t need to do any homework because he was going to be a champion footballer. If you talk the talk, you have to back it up by walking the walk and that’s exactly what Jarryd Roughead did. His retirement from the AFL was played out on Sunday when team-mates chaired him from the field to celebrate his 15 years at the top. Those years also included four premierships. “I was a raw 18-year-old kid from Leongatha. My dream was to play senior Leongatha footy so to play AFL was just beyond my wildest dreams,” he said. From 1999 to 2003 the Hawthorn great played for the Parrots, starting at the U16s at just 13 years old and then moving into the senior side for multiple games. While the most his senior team achieved was playing in a losing grand final, Roughy’s time at the club has always remained with him. “I didn’t get to win a grand final but it’s where I made some of my best mates; I’ve always had good memories of the Parrots,” he said. “Half my lifetime has been at Leongatha and the other half has been at the Hawks so that’s all I’ve known for 32 years.”

I could always tell he’d go on to do bigger and better things.” – Junior coach, Ken Fleming. For Roughy’s junior coach at the Parrots, Ken ‘Cactus’ Fleming, the accomplishments of the talented player he once had in his ranks come as no surprise. “I could always tell he’d go on to do bigger and better things, he was just a natural,” coach Fleming said. “As the years went on it was just fantastic to see how good he turned out to be.

PARTY TIME: Roughy celebrates his fourth of six goals against the Gold Coast Suns at Marvel Stadium on Sunday, his last game in Melbourne. The football champion was a big part of his team’s 70-point win. Photos courtesy Herald Sun. “It’s really important to have a local kid come out of your town and it just gives the younger players especially a bit of incentive to know that they can do it someday.” With four premierships won, including three in a row in 2013 ’14 and ’15, a Coleman Medal and two All-Australian selections, Roughead has achieved things he could only dream of when pulling on his first Hawthorn jumper in 2004. “If you told any kid they’d have a career like this, they’d jump at it straight away,” Jarryd said. “I’ve been able to live a childhood dream and succeed at the top.”

His greatest battle Greater than those achievements though, is Roughy’s successful battle with cancer. After being diagnosed with a recurrence of Melanoma (skin cancer) in 2016, he fought through eight months of treatment to remarkably return to the field. The footy champion remains grateful for the support he received from the football community and his hometown in Leongatha through the challenging period. “It’s not something you wish anyone has to go through,” he said.

“When you’re up against something like that you know you’ve got everyone in your corner, so to have all that support really meant a lot.” While Roughy prepares to hang his boots up for the last time, there is no doubt about the impact he has had. His mark will forever be left on the game and his hometown. As for what his future holds, Roughy will wait and see. “I’m not sure what will happen yet,” he said. “I’m ready for what’s next but I might have to be a full-time dad for now.”

ABOVE: A young Roughead sings the Hawthorn song with legendary coach Alastair Clarkson. He made an impact right from the start of his 15-year AFL career. LEFT: Roughy (left), Luke Hodge and Jordan Lewis hold the 2014 AFL premiership cup. Roughead was able to celebrate four premierships during a fantastic AFL career.