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Poppins practically perfect LYRIC Theatre has brought the magic of a timeless classic to life in its major stage production for 2016, Mary Poppins. The show bedazzled audiences at Fridayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s opening night at Leongathaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mesley Hall and continued to impress theatre-goers across the weekend. Kerryn Lockhart (left and below) starred as Mary, underpinning an all round superb production of professional performances that together made for an uplifting show already rated by some as one of Lyricâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best. Tickets to remaining shows this week and next are selling fast. Read more about this memorable musical on page 6.

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Russ does it again MP unshaken by Labor raid By Tayla Kershaw MCMILLAN MP Russell Broadbent has seen off a steadfast challenge by Labor to retain the seat for the Liberal Party. While the result of Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s federal election remained unknown as The Star

Sitting member: Russell Broadbent was re-elected as the McMillan MP after Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s election.

went to print, Mr Broadbent said he was humbled by his re-election to a fifth consecutive term, despite Labor narrowing the margin by six percent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a marginal seat and with 10,000 new voters in the electorate we were unsure which way it would swing,â&#x20AC;? Mr Broadbent said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a relief after a long campaign and the result was rather magnificent.â&#x20AC;? Mr Broadbent received 55.97 percent of the vote, edging out Labor candidate

Chris Buckingham. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m content with the results. I would have loved to have been the sitting member, but it just wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t meant to be,â&#x20AC;? Mr Buckingham said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The voters have had a good look at what Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m about and I have a better idea of what the community expects, so I am feeling positive about the next election.â&#x20AC;? Mr Buckingham believed Labor would be a strong contender in the next election. Continued on page 5.

Knifepoint robbery A LEONGATHA business was robbed at knifepoint on Friday afternoon. A masked man wielding a knife entered Leongatha Tobacconists, Gifts and Accessories in Bair Street at 4.15pm, demanding cash from the till. The female attendant complied and the thief left with a significant amount of money. The man, wearing a dark hoodie, took off on a pushbike down Church Street. Police are looking for CCTV footage of the villain, which they hoped to release to the public soon. Anyone who has any information regarding the incident is asked to contact Bass Coast Crime Investigation Unit on 5671 4100 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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ENJOYING a lovely lunch and a few laughs at an event held for farmers at Korumburra on Sunday were, from left, Charlie and Jy Carew from Arawata, Ashley Hansch from Korumburra, Courtney Martin from Korumburra, Jessica Carew from Korumburra, Rachel Axford from Arawata, and Amanda and David Martin from Korumburra. ► Full story on page 33.

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By Sarah Vella SOUTH Gippsland Murray Goulburn suppliers have been left gutted by the company’s low opening price, announced last Tuesday, June 28. The cooperative has set an opening milk price of $4.31 per kilogram of milk solids for suppliers making support package repayments and a predicted closing price of $4.80 kg/MS. However for many South Gippsland farmers, the reality is most will receive much less, more like $4 to $4.10kg/MS. “Dairy processors send letters to all their suppliers to let them know their opening milk prices, but these are far too complicated

for anyone to decipher,” United Dairyfarmers of Victoria president Adam Jenkins said. “We’ve been calling for transparency around the weighted average milk price system for the last three years, because a significant portion of the industry receives substantially less than the weighted average price. “The reality for some farmers is they’ll be getting an on-farm opening price as low as $3.90.” Mardan Murray Goulburn supplier Lucas Licciardello said his opening price was well below the “weighted average” price of $4.31kg/MS. “Our farm’s opening price is $3.98kg/MS. We have tried to scrape the bottom of the barrel and only got down to $4.60 (break even milk price) so I need to find another 62 cents,” he said. “With a good season we

would only make a small loss, but now I don’t know.” Matt Harms from OnFarm Consulting said the price announced by MG has left many farmers shocked and disappointed. “I don’t know of any budgets that will break even at that opening price. The likelihood is there will be a few, but farms with any degree of debt servicing won’t,” he said. “The key messages are to speak to your creditors, your bank, your milk company, farm advisors and close network. Cash flow for the next six months will be pretty dire.” Mr Licciardello said if he could find a different place to send his milk, he would definitely take it. “I am not going to sacrifice my family’s livelihood so I can

hold the banner up for a cooperative that has lost its way,” he said. “Something has gone really wrong and we are not being told the truth yet. The more numbers they give to us, we will work it out eventually.” Mr Licciardello said any stepups throughout the year were likely to be swallowed up by MG’s milk supply support package. “If MG does achieve $4.80kg/ MS closing price, I am still only looking at $4.21kg/MS,” he said. “We will make our way through it, it will just be hard. It is sad people are in this position.” Going broke would be the only thing that would force Mr Licciardello out of the dairy industry. “We are not near that point at the moment, but the pressure on us right now is ridiculous,” he said.

Tight times: farm consultant Matt Harms said the lower than expected opening milk price from Murray Goulburn will make the season difficult for many farmers.

FARM consultant John Mulvany said a milk price below $4.50kg/MS creates extreme pain for all dairy farmers except those with no debt and low expenses.

Mr Mulvany said at $4.31kg/MS, the average dairy farm would lose around $140,000 for the year, compared to the five year average. “That would mean $140,000 less going into the local economy, per average farm,” he said. “Right at the moment Gippsland will be one of the lowest, if not the

lowest paid region in Victoria for milk. It is dominated by Burra Foods, MG and Fonterra and none of them have good opening prices.” Mr Mulvany said it was interesting other milk processors including Warrnambool Butter and Cheese, Bega Cheese and Burra Foods were exposed to similar conditions as MG, but MG’s opening price was the lowest. “I think that is really worrying the loyal MG suppliers,” he said. “At the end of the day, the only thing people can do is find out their actual milk price and respond as best they can.”

nounced an opening farmgate milk price of $4.75kg/ MS and forecasts a closing price of $5kg/MS. Fonterra chief operating officer of velocity and innovation Judith Swales said it was a responsible opening price. “Our forecast is based on the Australian dollar holding at around 74 cents to the US dollar and reflects the revenue we expect to earn on products produced using our manufacturing assets,” she said. “While we are still seeing an imbalance between global milk supply and demand, there are signs in key milk producing areas of a slowdown in production and

increased imports. This supports our view of a recovery in global prices as we move through the season.” UDV is calling on dairy processors to ensure all farmers receive income estimations and a follow up visit. “We still have people who have not been contacted since the price drop some weeks ago,” United Dairyfarmers of Victoria president Adam Jenkins said. The UDV is encouraging farmers to make the most of the Taking Stock and Tactics for Tight Times programs, available through GippsDairy. “The ACCC and legal teams have also been consulted for advice on removing unethical clawback options from supplier contracts,” Mr Jenkins said.

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Magic memories at Disney World By Tayla Kershaw SAN Remo’s Chloe Butler returned from her life changing adventure to Disney World recently. Chloe spent six months at the world renowned theme park as part of the Disney International Program through William Angliss Institute. Working in quick service – managing to work in every kiosk at least once – in Hollywood Studios, Chloe described her experience as challenging, but rewarding. “On a good day we would have around 30,000 people in the park, and it would still reach around 17,000 on a bad day so it was always extremely busy. I worked 10 hours shifts and we would serve 60 or 70 guests per hour. We would rotate and do a different job every two hours like cooking, bussing and cleaning,” she said. “It was hard at first and I wanted to come home, but I got used to it. It was a lot of fun serving children dressed as princesses.” Chloe was given one or two days off per week, and generally she would use those days to explore the park. Magic kingdom: Chloe Butler enjoyed this “I got to go to Disney World every day, which backdrop everyday as she worked at Disney was pretty amazing. It was exciting to meet characWorld for six months. She now lives in San ters and go to The Lion King musical, which was incredible. I also spent some time on the beach in Remo and is formerly from Wonthaggi. Miami,” she said. Though she would love to do the experience all over again, she would prefer to work in entertainment next time rather than food. “I think I got as much as I could out of the program. I think if I were to do it again I would work in entertainment – you see more magical moments that way,” she said. “I think I would like to dress up as a Jawa. They would actually go around and swap things with the guests; it was pretty awesome.” Although she experienced many magical moments throughout her trip, she was living 15 minutes away from the Orlando night club shooting, which happened a week before she was scheduled to leave America. “Essentially Pulse was a gay bar but everyone went there, particularly students from the college program,” she said. “A few of the Disney cast members were killed in the shooting and it did have an effect on the atmosphere. Fortunately no one I knew personally was involved and I am grateful for that.” Overall, Chloe said the experience was the hardest thing she had ever done but also the most incredible. “I met people I will be friends with my life. It was something I never thought I’d do. I never thought I’d go overseas, let alone spend six months in Disney World. It was extremely rewarding.”

Graduation: Chloe Butler graduated from the Disney International Program in May, and received her certificate from Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

Making memories: on her days off from working in Disney World kiosks, Chloe Butler spent her time meeting Disney characters like Mickey Mouse.

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Railway to nowhere By Tayla Kershaw THE future of the South Gippsland Tourist Railway is still in limbo. Connecting the rail trail from Leongatha to Korumburra is just one of the ideas floating around, but no decision will officially be made until the state owned rail assets are relocated. These assets will be allocated to other tourist and heritage rail groups across Victoria under a Public Transport Victoria managed expression of interest program. While the final decision about the station’s use ultimately rests with VicTrack, Korumburra Railway Station caretaker Step O’Rafferty believed VicTrack would favour community groups. “If the community feels the station belongs to them, they will look after it,” he said. “I’m happy with whatever decision is made; I just hope the community gets what it wants.” A VicTrack spokesperson said VicTrack had been meeting with South Gippsland Shire Council to discuss future use of the land. “There are no plans to remove the current station building or track infrastructure. However, the internal use of the station building may change depending on who leases it in the future,” the spokesperson

said. “VicTrack would also welcome interest from any group wishing to take over the tourist railway service or buildings.” One positive for the community will be the removal of the shed, which will restore the view of the town from the platform. “This will make the location of the station feel much more connected with the rest of the town,” Mr O’Rafferty said. The deteriorating structure in the 107 year old station will also be restored. “The building has had some restoration done over the years as funding became available. The electrical wiring was last restored 10 months ago,” Mr O’Rafferty said. The gardens were freshened up by local ladies Helen Pearce, Shirley Cowling and Bev Clarke, which has given the station a magnificent exterior. Inside, the museum is still operating for those keen to take in the railway’s history. “I am willing to take people on guided tours, which are free,” Mr O’Rafferty said. He hoped to keep the display items and photographs local by donating them to the Korumburra Historical Society or Coal Creek.

Future uncertain: Korumburra Railway Station caretaker Step O’Rafferty has continued to maintain the South Gippsland Tourist Railway since its closure. He hopes it will now be leased by a local community group.

Russell Broadbent returns Continued from page 1. “We took six percent from the sitting member and that six percent will remain,” he said. “A number of State Government issues – such as the CFA dispute – had an effect on the election, but we are now in a good position.” While Mr Broadbent was the front runner at many of local polling booths – taking 54.47 percent of the votes over Labor’s 20.52 percent in Leongatha, 48.63 percent over Labor’s 26.19 percent in Korumburra and 53.02 percent over Labor’s 23.44 per cent in Foster – Mr Buckingham was the favou-

rite in Wonthaggi, overtaking the Liberal party by just three votes. Although falling behind the preferred parties, Greens candidate Donna Lancaster of Inverloch said she was pleased with the swing towards the Greens and other progressive parties across McMillan. “Overall we raised our vote by two percent, as well as raising many other ideas about the way we can run the country,” she said.

Election projects in the pipeline WITH Russell Broadbent retaining his position as McMillan MP, several election promises can now come to fruition. Most notably, he promised $4.8 million for the rebuild of the Port Welshpool Long Jetty, but he could not say when work would start. When asked if there were any other unannounced projects in the pipeline, Mr Broadbent said it would depend on who is running the country in the next few weeks.

Hunt reclaims Flinders GREG Hunt was re-elected as the Flinders MP on Saturday.

Vote one: Katrina Rodda, Kyah Rodda, Saxon Rodda and Trenton Bird from Mardan voted at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha on Saturday.

He is now set on delivering on the commitments he made to major projects in the electorate. Some of these major projects include a state secondary college and aquatic centre for Phillip Island and San Remo, the completion of the Bass Valley Children’s Centre, and securing natural gas for Phillip Island and Bass Coast. “We are delivering the health and medical hub for Phillip Island and road safety upgrades for the region. We will continue to conserve bushland reserves and the coastal habitat of San Remo, Phillip Island and Bass Coast through Green Army and Landcare projects,” he said. Mr Hunt received 56.94 percent of the vote and polled well at the booth in San Remo, receiving 51.18 percent.

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Sweet sucess: leading lady Mary Poppins, played beautifully by Kerryn Lockhart (centre), and the fabulous cast of Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s Mary Poppins gave the opening night audience a brilliant show on Friday.

Flying start for Poppins PRACTICALLY perfect f in i every way sums up Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s stunning Mary Poppins musical that opened to a packed house at Leongatha’s Mesley Hall on Friday night.

ingly delighti l talented t l t d cast, t beautiful b tif l orchestration, h t ti d li ht ful costumes, creative sets and lighting all resulted in a highly entertaining and outstanding production. In the words of Lyric stalwart Don McIntyre, “It’s the most exciting show Lyric has put on.” And the secret is out, Mary Poppins (Kerryn Lockhart) does fly and delighted opening nighters

with along with i h her h dazzling d li performance, f l iith h the h awesome magical effects that culminated ed in oared many “oohs” and “ahhs” when Poppins soared rella through the air with her iconic parrot umbrella held aloft several times throughout the show, proving “anything can happen if you let it”. Standouts were definitely leading lady Highpoints there were many including the amazKerryn Lockhart of Inverloch in the title role Mary Poppins and chimney sweep Bert played to a tee by Adrian Darakai. Kerryn conveyed the tough love of the original Disney nanny and gave a very strong performance. Her superb vocals wowed the appreciative audience. She brings magic and meaning to the lives of the two gorgeous Banks children Jane and Michael, played beautifully by Jessica Geyer, Wonthaggi and Korumburra’s Coby Fowles. Impeccably dressed and poised, Kerryn’s performance wouldn’t be out of place on any Melbourne stage were she to just click her fingers. Her knockabout, cheeky cockney offsider, the loveable Bert was fantastic, his easy style mixed with a quiet confidence, evident in the ever popular Stunning: from left, leading man Bert (Adrian Darakai), Michael (Coby Fowles), Jane (Jes- song, Chim Chim Cher-ee. Making his Lyric debut, Steve Howe as parent sica Geyer) and Mary Poppins (Kerryn Lockhart) all gave star performances. George Banks put in a great performance with his strong voice, diction and stage presence admirably suited this role, his grumpy, impatient personality softening as he comes under Mary Poppins’ magic spell. Mother Mrs Winifred Banks (Leanne Horn) skilfully portrayed the downtrodden wife of Mr Banks and reinvented herself as a confident, sharp equal, her clear singing on show in A Spoonful of Sugar and Let’s Hope She Will Stay. The magical aura of the uplifting Mary Poppins fantasy spread through audience with joy and happiness, evident in the blockbluster Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious number when the appreciative opening nighters were swept up in the vitality of the song, applauding in time to the music, song and dance led by Mary, Bert, Jane and Michael and the rest of the amazing cast. Other show stoppers included the energetic Step Young stars: from left, Jessica Geyer (Jane) and Coby Fowles (Michael) right, shone in in Time by the all singing, all dancing chimney sweeps, Let’s Go Fly A Kite, Playing the Game when their roles on opening night. the toys come to life and the moving Feed the Birds

Magical: Kerryn Lockhart as Mary Poppins and young Jessica Geyer drew huge applause on opening night last Friday. by Birdwoman, expertly played by Judy Barnard, joined by Mary Poppins in this soulful harmony and backed by the talented ensemble. The music is a highlight and the orchestra was flawless in reproducing the much loved songs. High praise indeed goes to the co-directors Kerrie Giles and Peter McAlpine, who teamed perfectly along with choreographer Lisa Pellin, musical director Elaine Epifano, set designer Colin Mitchell and the amazing production team to create a magical show and gave the audience a night to remember and a musical you won’t want to miss. And oh, what wondrous things are in store for anyone who is able to snap up a ticket before that title character and all her magic fly off in just two weeks’ time. This is a delightful production and provides a fabulous opportunity to give young people and the young at heart an experience of live theatre that will leave them humming the tunes for days.

All smiles: proud parents Mick and Kate Adkins congratulate their daughter Chloe on her fabulous performance in Mary Poppins.

Jolly holiday: from left, Lynda Bassett from Glen Alvie and her granddaughter Lilly Beth Hockett from Frankston and Karen Murchie Bar boys: from left, Lyric Theatre bar men Don Perrett, Bruce Grainger and Barry Pafrom Inverloch were excited to see the first terson manned the bar on Friday night, for the opening of Lyric Theatre’s production of show of Mary Poppins on Friday night. Mary Poppins.

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Court and Honolulu Avenue were damaged, with two cars sustaining damage to the value of more than $1000. Police arrested a 29 year old Wonthaggi man in the area early on Tuesday morning. He was interviewed in relation to the damages and investigations are continuing.

Church vandalised WINDOWS were smashed at Leongatha’s Seventh Day Adventist Church late last month by vandals. Between Saturday, June 25 and Thursday, June 30, several windows of the building in A’Beckett Street sustained damage to the value of over $1000. Police are seeking assistance from anyone who may have seen or heard anything.

Phone found A MOBILE phone was handed in to the Leongatha Police Station on Thursday, June 30. The owner can collect it upon proving ownership.

Close call: police and CFA attended an accident in Wonthaggi on Sunday after a taxi driver ran off the road and into a veranda post in Graham Street. The driver, a Wonthaggi woman in her 60s, also hit another car in the accident around 3.13pm. Paramedics attended the scene however the woman sustained no injuries and no pedestrians were hurt.

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Water security closer to reality THE first step in South Gippsland Water’s water security project to connect Korumburra, Loch, Poowong and Nyora to the Lance Creek Reservoir and the Melbourne Supply System was completed last week. The commissioning of the Delivery Point Five valve station and the transfer pipeline connections at the Powlett River and Lance Creek Reservoir were completed, allowing water stored within the pipeline between Cardinia Reservoir and the delivery point to be transferred to the Lance Creek Reservoir. Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson are Significant moment: water from the Melbourne Supply System flows into Lance Creek connected to the Lance Creek Reservoir and now Reservoir after a valve station and pipeline were commissioned successfully last week. have a non-rain dependent, secure water supply, thanks to the access to the Melbourne Supply System.

South Gippsland Water was successful in receiving $30 million of State Government funding in May for the Lance Creek Water Connection. The project is a key component in South Gippsland Water’s long-term strategy to secure water supply for the region over the next 50 years. South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “This is the first step in a three year project to secure water for the townships of Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora. “The project will provide a dependable environment for community development, economic growth and future investment.” The next step in this project involves the alignment of the Lance Creek to Poowong pipelines. Landholders adjacent to and affected by these works are currently being identified and will be contacted soon.

Intersection transformed ROADWORKS on Leongatha’s Heavy Vehicle Alternate Route have seen the intersection of Long Street, Nerrena Road and South Gippsland Highway overhauled. Contractors have spent recent months working on the intersection which will become an integral component of the bypass. Work has seen the integration new road infrastructure including traffic islands and median strips. Traffic lights are set to be constructed in the near future. The new phase of construction means inbound traffic travelling along Nerrena Road will have right of way while drivers on the South Gippsland High-

way will give way to merging traffic. Further along the South Gippsland Highway, at the intersection with the Strzelecki Highway, the road is being reconfigured to cater for B-double movements while the road levels are being improved to provide drivers with safer conditions. Additional street lighting will also be installed. VicRoads claimed the Heavy Vehicle Alternate Route will provide increased safety, amenity and economic benefits to Leongatha by removing approximately 600 heavy vehicles from the central business district every day. The project will also support South Gippsland Shire’s Bair Street Rejuvenation Project and will provide more opportunities to improve parking and pedestrian safety along Bair Street.

Recycling made easy SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has replaced public litter bins with public place recycling bins in the Leongatha central business district. Residents and visitors now have the option to make sustainable choices when disposing their waste in this public area. The $84,110 project was partly funded by the Australian Packaging Covenant through a grant of $53,863. This new service will help to reduce the amount of litter and waste sent to landfill each year and increase the recovery of recyclable packaging materials. Council’s waste management supervisor Peter Roberts said it was vital residents and visitors make use of the new service available.

“Internal audits have determined the initiative will increase the recyclables recovered by 11 tonnes per year. This figure is expected to grow as residents and visitors are made aware of the service available,” he said. “There are also a number of items that people may not realise are recyclable including takeaway coffee cups, takeaway sushi containers, cardboard boxes and fish and chips paper wrapping. “Council would like to encourage our residents and visitors to utilise the service to its full potential by also recycling these items.” A similar project was implemented in Korumburra in 2014, which was a great success. These projects are consistent with the aims and objectives of council’s waste management strategy, which supports projects that reduce waste in landfill and recover recyclable materials.

Toilet moved again By Tayla Kershaw BASS Coast Shire Council back flipped on its decision to move the Cuttriss Street toilet block in Inverloch at its recent meeting. Council agreed the construction of the toilet block should be built west of the Angling Club in May, but has since had a change of heart which led to the decision to keep the toilet block in the originally proposed spot near the car park. CEO Paul Buckley said a meeting with the stakeholders had forced them to reverse their decision in May, as the area that had been the proposed construction site is used for activities such as tai chi. Mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale called for a redesign of the toilet block, eliminating proposed change rooms. Her fellow councillors did not back this idea, fearing it would delay the construction of the toilet block further. “We need to get this done. The community has waited long enough,” Cr Clare Le Serve said. The community has been waiting for action since July, 2014, when the Cuttriss Street Area Activity Plan was originally adopted. Cr Kimberley Brown said she understood relocating the toilet block back to its original site, but could not accept the removal of the change rooms. “I quite like the original plan and if it’s too big for the site we could always shrink it, but it needs to include change rooms,” she said.

Cr Le Serve upped the pressure, and asked Mr Buckley if council could deliver the toilet block before the Christmas rush of visitors. “It would be a tight ask, but we will endeavour to do it,” he said.

Right notes: performer Greg Champion (pictured) entertained more than 120 people at the Free Pizza and Entertainment Evening held at Kernot Hall last Thursday. The event, hosted by the Bass Coast branch of the Victorian Farmers Federation, also featured head and neck massages, and children’s entertainment.

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Police officers spread thin By Lucy Johnson BURGLARIES and theft across the region have increased over the past year, however South Gippsland’s safety is still a concern as police coverage continues to dwindle. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said while local police do a “sterling job of maintaining community safety,” the government has not met the needs of his growing electorate. “[Police officers] task has been made more difficult by Melbourne Labor’s failure to recruit enough police to keep pace with the Victorian population growth,” he said. “The impact of the “two-up” policy – which makes it rare for police to work alone, has also reduced service levels in South Gippsland and oneman stations at Loch, Meeniyan and Toora are closed for long periods of time, while officers at our main stations are having to do more coverage of outlying areas. This would not be a problem if Labor had recruited more police.” “Since coming to office, police official figures show that Labor has added just 40 new police, when 240 were needed to keep pace with the growth in the Victorian population. The result of this is the latest crime statistics which saw crime rise eight per cent across the state and 11 per cent in South Gippsland.” Wonthaggi Acting Inspector Damien Whitford said that while the new two up policy has improved safety for members, it has made rostering of officers a more difficult task. “We do acknowledge that it has caused us to re-

assess how we roster everyone on. We now have a lot more combined rostering to ensure all of Bass Coast is covered at the same time,” he said. Bass Coast Crime Investigation Unit Inspector Graeme Sprague said numbers have increased at Wonthaggi’s 24 hour police station which is the sole station in South Gippsland to operate at all hours. “In 2014 Bass Coast Police Service Area was allocated an additional five constable and senior constable members, which has enabled us to enhance police response by adding an additional permanent night shift patrol vehicle seven nights a week,” he said. Bass Coast Police Service Area covers both Bass Coast and South Gippsland. It is serviced by Wonthaggi Police Station, seven stations that do not operate around the clock and three stations which operate with one officer. “We are relatively limited in maintaining our stations. Of the three one man stations in South Gippsland, they can often be closed because the officer is out on duty. We cannot control this,” Acting Inspector Whitford said. “All one man stations are however in close proximity to larger towns and larger police stations. The community tends to understand that a nearby town may be responsible for covering their area during these times.” Inspector Sprague agreed that local police were doing everything they could despite difficult circumstances to cover the needs of South Gippsland. “Despite the spread of stations across the two shires all policing response is coordinated across the Police Service Area to achieve maximum police patrols over periods of peak demand,” Inspector Sprague said. “Whilst policing will often have its challenges,

Vacant station: Meeniyan Police Station is rarely occupied after the implementation of the “two up” policy made it impossible for the town’s single officer to staff the facility.

the current rostering of units is the most effective and efficient method to deliver policing services across the whole area.” “Although Wonthaggi is the only 24 hour police station within the Police Service Area, the remaining police stations may still have patrol units operating from the station at any given time, despite the fact that the counter enquiry may be closed at that time.” “At each of the non 24 hour stations the public can access an external telephone link direct to Wonthaggi police station, however any calls for police assistance should always be made via calling triple zero so that the nearest police vehicle can be dispatched.” Acting Inspector Whitford said that the allocation of police officers is at the liberty of the Divisional Command Review. “We would always welcome more police officers to the area,” he said. “There are only so many officers available though and we make the most of getting assistance from sur-

rounding areas like the Latrobe Valley in times of need.” “We always point out that in an emergency situation, people should call triple zero. Quite often other units will be driving around on patrol nearby and triple zero is best at dispatching the closest officers.”

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WIDOWS’ BIRTHDAY: from left, the youngest mem-

dleton Bruhn and Ollie Achen from Melbourne were at the Koonwarra Farmers Market on Saturday morning. The market is on at Koonwarra’s Memorial Park and in the hall on the first Saturday of the month. The Koonwarra Farmers Market proudly presents and identifies South Gippsland’s food cultural heritage with its friendly community event.

ber of the Inverloch Legacy Widows Club, Margaret O’Halloran, and the eldest, Dorothy Bullen, had the honour of cutting the cake at the club’s recent 29th birthday celebrations at the Inlet Hotel, Inverloch. Along with widows and Legatees from Inverloch, and Legacy guests from Korumburra, Leongatha, Phillip Island, San Remo, Wonthaggi and Mirboo North, members of the Inverloch RSL came together and enjoyed a delicious lunch and friendship.

BETWEEN 1864 and 1873, five lives were cut short by the harsh and remote environment faced by early settlers at Wilsons Promontory. The deceased are buried in three graves, not far from the site of the old Yanakie Station homestead. Guests are invited to the unveiling of a commemorative display dedicated to the lives of these early settlers. The event will also be attended by descendants of some of those buried at the cemetery. Join in an informal question and answer session about the history of the Prom over a cuppa and light refreshments on Sunday, July 10 from 2pm at the Stockyards near the entrance of Wilsons Promontory National Park.

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the Inverloch RSL Sub-Branch’s oldest member, Army World War Two veteran Arthur Schwartz (left) recently celebrated his 97th birthday with a cake and good cheer at the sub-branch’s Friday night Happy Hour. President Trevor Scott, on behalf of the members, wished Arthur a happy birthday and many more to come.

LEONGATHA Seniors football coach Beau Vernon will share his inspiring story on July 27. Beau will speak of how he manages to achieve his goals in spite of becoming a quadriplegic at age 23. His presentation My take on resilience will be held at the Meeniyan Town Hall supper room on Wednesday, July 27 from 7pm. A gold coin donation would be appreciated. All Tarwin Valley and Corner Inlet residents are welcome.

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THE Wonthaggi Theatre Group Inc has received a grant for $6000 through the Australian Government’s highly competitive Regional Arts Fund, delivered in Victoria by Regional Arts Victoria. The money will go towards the groups’ scaled down, unique performance of Little Shop of Horrors using many puppets. This project will engage the community to make and use the puppets, learning a range of new skills. THE South Gippsland Miners Baseball Club will be hosting its first home game at the new ground located behind Federation Training in Leongatha on Sunday, July 10. Games will start from 9am and continue throughout the day until 4pm, with the undefeated Under 13s starting the day. The club offers a warm welcome to anyone interested in baseball, either as a future star or just for fun! Bring your chair or blanket or both, and enjoy a free day out with the family. AFTER a super opening night, Lyric Theatre’s Mary Poppins is selling out fast. You would be best to get in quick to secure tickets as all matinee shows are already booked out and seating is limited. Visit Try Booking for more information.

Medal surprise By Sarah Vella TWO local ladies were surprised with a presentation of their late husbands’ war medals on Saturday at the Leongatha RSL. Ivy Yann from Wonthaggi and Mavis Wilkie from Korumburra were married to brothers from Glen Forbes, who were enlisted in the army during World War Two. Ivy’s husband Ron Yann was in the army, until he returned Glen Forbes to look after his family store, post office and telephone exchange. Mavis’s husband Harold Yann served around two years in New Guinea, before returning home. Ron and Harold’s brother Eddie also served

in New Guinea. Jack Darling from Morwell is Ivy’s brother. He found out neither his sister, nor Mavis had ever seen their late husbands’ war medals. Mr Darling, who is ex navy himself, did some research and found that neither Ron nor Harold had been given their medals. “They had to apply for their medals and in those days you didn’t go to Anzac Day parades. You just got back into civilian life,” he said. “Ivy and Mavis hadn’t seen the medals before and in Ivy’s case, didn’t even know her husband was awarded medals.” Mr Darling then chased up the details and had the medals made for Ron and Harold. “We always intended to have lunch at the RSL before going to see Mary Poppins, so I thought it would be a good time to present them,” he said.

Medal honour: from left, Ivy Yann from Wonthaggi, Jack Darling from Morwell and Mavis Wilkie from Korumburra were at the Leongatha RSL on Saturday for lunch and a special medal presentation.

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Big Christmas present for Korumburra ON the southern edge of Korumburra, the Karmai Integrated Children’s Centre is drawing nearer and nearer to completion with external brickwork, other cladding and glazing complete. Internal plastering and lining is 40 percent complete with doors and internal joinery now being installed. The proprietor of Bomba Shopfitters, Adrian Bomba, contracted to carry out glazing of the centre said, “It is a significant building.” Electronic systems cabling to service CCTV, electronic door swipes, data cabling and so forth is 90 percent complete. Looking up the hill from the highway the new complex looks impressive enough but up close it truly is. External shade sail posts have been installed and the sails, when installed, will provide shelter over the outdoor play area. Construction work being carried out by the builder

TS Construction is on track to meet the project completion date of December 1. South Gippsland Shire Council’s project coordinator Tony Peterson said council is proud to see the project progressing as a result of funding of $1.6 million from the Federal Government, $1.6 million from the State Government, $100,000 from the Korumburra Kindergarten and Child Care Services committee and $2.05 million from Council.

Impressed: it was the first really cold day of the year and freezing outside, but when finished this building will be filled with the warmth of children and their parents and carers. Glazing of the Karmai Integrated Children’s Centre is being undertaken by Bomba Shopfitters whose principal described the centre, which will be ready to occupy before Christmas, as “a significant building.”

Drug crop nabbed POLICE uncovered another drug crop in Leongatha after a search warrant was executed on a property last Wednesday evening. Bass Coast Crime Investigation Unit and Leongatha Police attended a Byrne Street address around 5pm where they arrested two men for cultivating large amounts of what is believed to be marijuana. Police found large amounts of plants and dried “vegetable plant matter” along with a range of hydroponic equipment and power transformers. Over 16kg of dried cannabis and 91 cannabis plants were found on the premises. “There were two men at the address who were both

arrested and taken into custody for offences for cultivating narcotic drugs,” Bass Coast CIU S/C Adrian Condren said. “This is the fourth drug crop we have uncovered in recent months. Police wish to thank the public for providing information in regards to this ongoing issue in the community.” A 35 year old Leongatha man and a 44 year old Korumburra man were arrested at the scene. The 44 year old was interviewed and released pending further inquiries to assist police while the other was remanded in custody overnight and appeared at Korumburra Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Mayor’s message Cr Bob Newton While many local government organisations are talking about shared services arrangements, South Gippsland and Baw Baw Shire Councils are simply getting on with business, jointly signing a Risk Management Business Plan and saving the two organisations somewhere between $70,000 and $100,000 per financial year. The Risk Management Business Plan sets the future direction for the shared service arrangement that the two organisations entered into last November. The Plan stipulates the development of a common Risk Management Framework, Policy and Risk Registers for both Councils. The shared service makes good business sense and a key justification for shared services in risk management is the need for both Councils to identify operational efficiencies, without compromising local autonomy and control. South Gippsland Shire Council has replaced public litter bins with public place recycling bins in the Leongatha CBD. A similar project was implemented in Korumburra in 2014, which has been a great success. The $84,110 project was partly funded by the Australian Packaging Covenant through a grant of $53,863. This new service will help to reduce the amount of litter and waste sent to landfill each year and increase the recovery of recyclable packaging materials. The best thing about the project is residents and visitors now have a sustainable choice when disposing of their waste in this public area. I would like to encourage residents and visitors to utilise the service to its full potential. You may not be aware that things like takeaway coffee cups, takeaway sushi containers, cardboard boxes and fish and chips paper wrapping are all recyclable. Council is participating in National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week with a community event that showcases film and music.

This year the theme for NAIDOC Week is Songlines: The Living Narratives of Our Nation which focuses on the dreaming tracks that crisscross Australia and trace the journeys of ancestral spirits as they created the land and animals. Council is hosting the free event in partnership with Manna Gum Community House which will feature Boorun’s Canoe, The GunaiKurnai Journey, highlights from the Deadly in Gippsland Conference and music from Uncle Herb Patten playing the gum leaves. It will be held this Thursday, July 7 from 5.30pm to 7.30pm at the Manna Gum Community House, corner of Station Road and Court Street, Foster. The event is instrumental in increasing awareness in the wider community of the status and treatment of Indigenous Australians and it is important to recognise and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. It’s also fantastic to see the community working alongside Council to produce an event that supports this initiative and we would like to give special thanks to the traditional custodians of this land for their assistance and support with this event. I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family of Johannes (John) Van Wamel and his wife, Avril. John passed away recently following an ongoing battle with illness. He and Avril are Life Members of the Meeniyan Progress Association and John’s contribution to the local community is immeasurable. A humble, quiet achiever, John immersed himself in supporting the Meeniyan community the moment he moved into town in the early 1980s. A ‘Jack of all Trades’, John served as treasurer of the Progress Association and Meeniyan Art Gallery, was a member of the Meeniyan Hall Committee, organised Christmas decorations and helped compile the Meeniyan Community Newsletter. He instigated weekly discussion groups to solve the world’s problems. The opportunity to chat with likeminded people was what John loved most of all.

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Home prices rise By Brad Lester HOME values in South Gippsland Shire have risen by an average of 3.86 percent since 2014, according to South Gippsland Shire Council’s latest valuations.

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Values rose in the western end of the shire, while property values in the eastern end of the shire were lower. The valuations will be used by council to charge rates, which will rise by an average of 2.5 percent this year. Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks told council recently the rate increase would not uniform across

all ratepayers, given the link with valuations. “Some people will find their rates will go up by more than 2.5 percent and some people will find it will be a lesser increase,” he said. Coastal land values dropped while sites with capital improvements rose, with Sandy Point reporting a 6.6 percent increase. Venus Bay and Prom View Estate dropped by four and 3.6 percent respectively. Moderate increases were reported at Walkerville North and South. Premium coastal lifestyle properties climbed by 3.3 percent. Homes in Mirboo North increased by 6.7 percent. Unit values rose by a remarkable 11.44 percent in Foster given the expanding market there, increased

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Time to deliver AS the counting of final votes continues in the wake of Saturday’s federal election, the people of McMillan can now turn to the term ahead. While the identity of the new government remained uncertain as The Star went to print, both the Coalition and Labor promised to restore the Long Jetty at Port Welshpool, should they win the election. After fighting for federal funding for many years, South Gippsland now deserves to know when work will begin as no doubt the sooner construction starts, the cheaper the project will be, given a delay will only result in further deterioration of the jetty. Incumbent MP Russell Broadbent always seemed likely to retain the seat given its recent history of being a Liberal stronghold and also because he made firm commitments to funding local projects in the lead-up to the election, whereas Labor’s offering was sparse. In addition to restoring the jetty as a tourist attraction, the Coalition also pledged to install traffic lights at the intersection of Bass Highway and Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road, and also upgrade the South Gippsland Highway, including contributing half of the funding needed to realign the winding accident hotspot on the South Gippsland Highway, known as the Black Spur between Koonwarra and Meeniyan. Apart from the jetty pledge, Labor’s gift bag was low on offerings, despite perhaps the longest and most community focused campaign the party has undertaken in the electorate for some time, courtesy of candidate Chris Buckingham. The fact the Liberals’ margin has been reduced, with Labor and the Greens recording increases in support, could make McMillan a more interesting seat at future elections, with the prospect of more of the benefits that come with being a marginal electorate. For now, Mr Broadbent should not keep the community waiting for too long for news on when the promises he made will be delivered.

demand for vacant and improved industrial property remaining consistent. Foster’s industrial land reflected a moderate increase of 1.6 percent. Despite the drought and volatile dairy prices, demand for big first class dairy farms was strong, while interest fell in steeper, more remote land. Premium rural land in Leongatha and Korumburra reported steady values and among the standout performers was rural land in Meeniyan (12.3 percent increase) and Dumbalk, Mardan and Nerrena (7.7 percent increase) on the back of low bases in 2014 when the last valuation was undertaken. All other rural areas reflected increases of between 0.4 and 5.4 percent.

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by 4.36 percent in Foster and 0.89 percent in Leongatha. Commercial properties also climbed, although the largest commercial market of Leongatha recorded little change. Korumburra commercial increased by 1.2 percent and Foster 2.24 percent. Meeniyan commercial fell by six percent. “Demand for commercial properties with secure leases remains strong, however high vacancy rates have put downward pressure on rental returns,” a council reported stated. “Secondary or low profile locations continue to struggle to attract long term tenants.” Industrial properties in Leongatha and Korumburra averaged increases in capital improved values of 4.8 and 5.4 percent respectively, with

YET again our Bass Coast councillors have spectacularly demonstrated why they are deemed to be the worst in Victoria. Having learned not a single thing from their earlier special charge debacle at Cape Paterson, where they wasted more than a quarter of a million dollars of our money, they’ve now blown away another quarter million dollars of our money with their failed attempt to foist an unpopular, unwanted, and unaffordable special charge scheme onto the residents and ratepayers of Sunset Strip. Time and time again this council has clearly shown it has a culture of little regard for ratepayer

monies. And alarmingly, for their final piece de resistance, our hapless councillors are planning to sign off on a 10 year waste services contract that will undoubtedly end up costing us well over $80 million. Given the farcical process leading up to their proposed closure of the Inverloch transfer station, how can our community have any confidence this contract won’t just end up being another calamitous waste of our money? Surely something must be done. Surely something must change. Council elections will be held in October, and I’m sure that for many frustrated ratepayers and concerned citizens, the election cannot come soon enough.

Determining rates bills SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s director of corporate and community services Jan Martin said council frames its budget around the income it needs to provide services and assets. “Property valuations are then used to determine how much each ratepayer will pay, according to the value of their property compared to other properties within the shire,” she said. “Councils do not collect extra revenue as a result of changes in property valuations. Valuations are simply used to help calculate the rates payable for each individual property.”

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It’s an opportunity to see if we can elect councillors who are more skilled and more capable than most of the existing bunch. It is my sincere hope we will see alternative candidates step forward to offer themselves for service; candidates suitable to lead and direct the CEO and executive, whilst at all times having the will of the community at front of mind. However, by itself, the election offers us no certainty the successful candidates will prove any less amateurish or any less fiscally ill-disciplined than the current lot. But perhaps there is something more that can be done. Later this month I’ll be hosting a public meeting that will outline various issues that are causing

widespread concern among our community. Issues such as the special charge schemes, excessive rate increases, lack of community consultation, over the top executive salaries, reduced transparency, increased secrecy, etc. If any of these matters cause you concern or frustration then I invite and welcome you to attend the public meeting. The meeting will be held on Saturday, July 30, commencing at 2pm. The venue is the Kirrak Room at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club, 75 Graham Street, Wonthaggi. I look forward to seeing you there. Kevin Griffin, Wonthaggi.

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What has been the highlight of your school holidays?

“I have enjoyed hanging out with my friends.” Haidyn Kewming, Leongatha.

“I went and saw Central Intelligence at the cinema. It was funny” Finn Merryfull, Phillip Island.

“I went shopping in Melbourne. That was pretty good.” Keighley Starrett, Foster.

“I went to Bendigo for a boxing camp.” Lachie Lewis, Toora.

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IGA and Lions pool farmers’ relief MICHAEL’S Supa IGA Leongatha and Korumburra, and the Gippsland and Mornington Peninsula Lions District have teamed up to set in motion a massive fundraising program for farmers. The dairy farmers’ milk crisis support program coffers will be filled by shoppers at the supermarkets in either town awarding their community benefits points to the effort. To launch the fund, Michael’s Supa IGA and the Lions District have matched each others’ pledges of $10,000. It remains to be seen what this $20,000 will billow out to but the community is encouraged to get behind their effort and drive the dollars up to an unprecedented amount in a show of support for South Gippsland’s dairy farmers. Graham Cockerell, the coordinator of Lions Club’s Need for Feed disaster relief project said most of the fodder his organisation distributed to bushfire affected farmers south of Ballarat and in the north east of the state at Barnawartha, was sourced

from Gippsland. “We’re really pleased to be able to give back to Gippsland,” Mr Cockerell said. “The dairy industry is one of the area’s major employers and with the milk price crisis on top of the drought, farmers are doing it tough.” Points can be donated by using the pledge forms handed out in the supermarkets’ foyers. The coordinators of the support program will be the Rural Financial Counselling Service.

Helping our farmers: from left, Graham Cockerell, Need for Feed coordinator; Noel Gregg, disaster relief chairman, Gippsland and Mornington Peninsula Lions District; Michael Lorenz, proprietor of Michael’s Supa IGA; and Megan Colahan, administration/finance officer, Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria (Gippsland) at the launch of a proactive and significant drive to raise funds to support those in the farming community who may need assistance.

Emergency dental now 50 percent more affordable EMERGENCY dental treatments are now more affordable in South Gippsland, thanks to massive cost and efficiency savings at Rapid Response Dental’s clinic in Leongatha. Same day appointments for urgent dental care are now up to 50 percent cheaper at the clinic, designed to ensure patients get same day rapid pain relief for broken teeth, gum swelling and other emergencies. Rapid Response Dental clinic director Taehee Lee said the considerable cost savings were

a result of ongoing investment in staff training, equipment and clinic facilities. “We’ve been here in Leongatha now for four years which has enabled us to really build up our capacity to deliver our important services,” Dr Lee said. “Our expert team of dentists and hygienists are now treating an extra patient every hour, saving some clients in pain up to $100 per appointment.” With a friendly team of dental and hygiene experts, Rapid Response Dental is tailored to provide instant and affordable relief for a wide

range of dental emergencies, including broken teeth, dental trauma, abscessed teeth, gum infections, and facial swelling. Dr Lee said Senior’s Card holders can now also benefit from big savings, thanks to the introduction of a unique pricing schedule tailored to “most seen” dental needs among the elderly. “We are not aligned with any specific dental insurance company, which means we can work with all insured patients from all companies get the best, most cost effective emergency care,” Dr Lee said.

“Every business day, our expert team of dentists and hygienists are here waiting for your call to deliver quality emergency care you can rely on…every time! “And our friendly team of dental experts quote and explain all treatments up front - obligation free.” So if you’re in sudden pain or discomfort, book in your emergency appointment at Rapid Response Dental today for immediate relief, now more affordable than ever. Visit www.rapidresponsedental.com.au or call 5662 0940.

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Water study financed THE Yanakie Progress Association has been successful in obtaining funding for a feasibility study, which will look into long term water security for the area. Visiting a property in Yanakie last Wednesday, Minister for Water Lisa Neville announced $50,000 from the State Government for a feasibility study to look at the construction of a new pipeline for the area. Ms Neville said water security is a critical part of being able to secure the economic future of the region. “What we have seen over the last 30 years is a continuing decline in water and rainfall levels. Certainly the last 12 months has seen some of the lowest rainfall ever recorded,” she said. “That has put a lot of pressure on agricultural Pipe talk: from left, Victorian Minister for Water Lisa Neville, Yanakie Progress Asso- and dairy industries in terms of knowing what ciation president and farmer Alex Moon, and Craig Hughes from Southern Rural Water at their future is. “It has come from the Yanakie Progress AssoYanakie last Wednesday, for a $50,000 announcement. ciation wanting some money to undertake a feasibility study, to look at what might be the best way forward securing water for this region.” The study will examine long-term water supply options for farmers who are facing the com-

bined impacts of dry conditions and lower-thanexpected milk prices. The study will consider the best ways to increase on-farm storages, including rainfall runoff modelling and climate change scenarios to check reliability. It will also investigate the potential of a 23 kilometre pipeline from Foster, extending Victoria’s water grid to include the Yanakie area. “When the feasibility study is complete, we will sit down with community and determine the best way forward...and make those decisions after that,” Ms Neville said. “The study will take until around January next year. We will have those conversations then and try and determine best solutions going forward and start to implement that.” Southern Rural Water will facilitate the study. Ms Neville said there will be a solution in the next two and a half years for the community. “This is a prime dairy area and we want to make sure we are positioning for the future to meet the challenges of climate change, and we know that water is absolutely central to that future,” she said.

Milpara Community House Korumburra DID you know? There are 405 Neighbourhood or Community Houses in Victoria and that on average a huge 181,700 people visit a Neighbourhood House each week? More than 6200 Victorians contributed an average total 63 hours of volunteer work per Neighbourhood House each week. Those numbers are incredible. Here at Milpara Community House, during the past 12 months we had over 10,000 people come to the House. We currently have over 50 volunteers and their contribution to the house exceeded 2800 hours during this time. The State Government provides funding for the house of 30 hours per week, with the expectation that we will deliver twice that number of activity hours. Milpara Community House delivers over 86 hours of activities per week. Interesting information. A Milpara representative attended the Community Engagement Conference, ‘Plan, Grow, Thrive’ offered by the South Gippsland Shire Council on July 25. This was a fantastic event; well attended and well planned. During one of the sessions attendees were asked if any of their organisations received bequests. The answer was, very few if any, and one of the reasons for this seems to be that people

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Loch rocks on By Tayla Kershaw CLASSIC rock fans will be thrilled with an event rolling into Loch this October.

Classic rock: from left, event organiser Keith Tonkin, South Gippsland Shire Council’s Cr Lorraine Brunt and event organiser Paul Kirks are looking forward to October when the Loch Rock Tribute Festival rolls into town.

The Loch Rock Tribute Festival is a three day event, scheduled to be held from October 28 to 30. Featuring around 11 tribute bands performing everyone’s favourite classic rock hits – as well as a few local cover bands – the festival will be held at Loch Memorial Reserve. With the reserve as a natural amphitheatre, the festival will include spectacular light shows not to be missed and incredible performances. Food, memorabilia and entertainment will feature throughout the festival. “We aim to bring people into Loch. There are plenty of events and festivals for young people. This festival will

ensure get another generation involved,” event organiser Paul Kirks said. The capacity will be capped at 1500 people. “The idea of the event is to bring some life back to the reserve and keep it that way,” event organiser Keith Tonkin said. “This is a community owned reserve, Loch is a proactive community, and it will be great to see the reserve continue to be well used.” Day passes will be available so people can come and go as they wish between the three days and breathalysers will be on deck to ensure everyone stays safe. Camping has been approved for tents only. The money raised through the event will to back into the Loch Memorial Reserve for upgrades to the facility and into other community organisations. Ticket sales will kick off in July on trybooking.com at $130 a head.

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Get on board a statue for Lennie THE fundraising campaign for the construction of the Lennie Gwyther statue is well underway and one Leongatha resident is doing all he can to bring the young boy and his horse, Ginger Mick to town. Glenn Wright immediately donated over $1000 to the campaign in a bid to construct a life size bronze statue of nine year old Lennie and his horse, Ginger Mick. “When I found out about Lennie’s story I thought about what an amazing achievement it was for a young boy in 1932 to travel to so far on his own. This is something we as a town should commemorate,” he said. Lennie is renowned for having travelled from Leongatha to Sydney on his draught horse to witness the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge when he was just nine years old. “Some towns have attractions like the Big Pineapple or the Big Banana. I think Leongatha should be recognised for having something that shares Lennie’s story,” Mr Wright said. “We have a great opportunity here to attract people to the town. In doing

this we can fill our shops and create business for our children and the future of Leongatha.” The campaign aims to cover the costs of the bronze statue, which is being organised by a committee of community stakeholders. The project is also looking at a number of community grants to help fund its development. “This is an important part of us trying to keep Leongatha vibrant,” Mr Wright said. “We have been criticised over the years for struggling as a town, however we have so many great community organisations and I’m sure with their support we can fund this statue.” “If everybody in Leongatha were to put in just a couple of dollars we would have the statue completely funded.” Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry also donated $1000 while other local individuals have started to come forth and contribute to the cause. Donations can be made at www. lenniegwyther.com or through a dedicated account at the Leongatha Bendigo Bank.

Space for statue: Glenn Wright donated a large sum of money the construction of a Lennie Gwyther statue in Leongatha. Mr Wright thinks the statue should be in a prominent position once completed.

FAMDA looking for next bright stars THE 16th Bendigo Bank South Gippsland One Act Play Festival takes place in Foster from August 19-21. FAMDA wants to enter a play in the festival and plans to stage ‘Flora of the Prom’, a melodrama filled with local references and lots of fun. Writer/director, Edwin Coad, is looking for 3 females, 5 males and a pianist to

make up the cast for the play. Here is your chance to act (even to over-act!) by playing one of the following characters: Professor Edward Harris (a scientist who is making a botanical survey of Wilson’s Promontory); Arthur (his assistant, actually an incognito detective sent to investigate reports of bush rangers in the area); Mrs Persephone Wilkins (a well-to-

do widowed lady of some years who is to stay with her sister at Yanakie); Flora Wilkins (her spinster daughter and companion, aged twenty nine and desperate); Frederick Cartwright (a local businessman and crook); Sally O’Donnell (the barmaid of the hotel, the wicked mistress-mind behind it all); William O’Liley (a dairy farmer, a

good bloke trapped by circumstances); Benjamin O’Liley (his brother, a bit slow on the uptake). Aspiring actors are invited to show their interest or seek further details by contacting: Edwin Coad via 5689 1305 or pandecoad@skymesh.com.au

AUSTRALIA DAY A huge thank you to all who participated in auditions for ‘Australia Day’ which FAMDA will stage in October.

FAMDA is still short one male actor to complete the cast by playing a committee member planning the organisation of Australia Day celebrations in a country town. If you have any ideas for a suitable 40-60 year old bloke to be involved, the play’s director, Andrew Oldroyd, would be very grateful. For further information and script samples, contact Andrew on 0439 884 311 or famda@dcsi.net.au

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School parking under review By Brad Lester PARENTS may face parking restrictions in Inverloch to improve children’s safety. VicRoads and Bass Coast Shire Council may consider the possibility of no parking signs during certain times on the eastern side of William Street to reduce the risk of a collision between cars and pedestrians. The street is a popular parking space for parents when delivering or collecting their children to and from Inverloch Primary School. The school had sought a reduced speed limit of 40km/h along William Street, which provides an informal second entrance to the school via Murray Street. But VicRoads has ruled out a lower limit, opting for the prospect of parking restrictions instead, only on the eastern side of the street to discourage families from crossing the busy road, one of the main entrances to town. Caution urged: Inverloch Primary School principal Wendy Caple, with students Ethan and School principal Wendy Caple was pleased Zack, is urging parents to park in Inverloch Recreation Reserve when delivering children to progress was being made at last. “Our preferred option is for everyone to park school and then collecting them at the end of the school day.

in the recreation reserve and then people can walk to school and not worry about the cars,” she said. VicRoads Eastern Region regional director Scott Lawrence said VicRoads and council were investigating safety options for side streets around the school, including school-day timed no parking areas that will encourage parents to use the designated drop-off and pick-up areas. “VicRoads continues to encourage parents to use the designated school drop-off and pick-up zones at the Bayview Avenue entrance as this site has been identified as the safest option in an area of high pedestrian activity,” he said. “It is important for parents and carers to take extra care around schools, obey parking restriction signs and keep clear of children’s crossings. “VicRoads has a range of materials designed for schools and local councils to use to help them address issues and improve safety during drop off and pick up times.” Council has also altered signs on a safety refuge at the intersection of Sandymount Avenue and Dixon Street, after the previous signs were too low and blocked children’s vision of approaching traffic.

New calendars keep up with waste THERE’S nothing worse than waking up to the sound of a garbage truck and realising you’ve forgotten to put out your bin! To make sure all residents know when to put out their garbage and recycling bins, Bass Coast Shire Council’s annual recycling and waste collection calendars for 2016/17 have recently been mailed out. For residents that do not have a mail service or have not received one in the mail, the calendar is available for collection at all council customer service centres, visitor information centres, most general stores and post offices around the Shire. The calendar is accessible to view on Council’s website at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/wastecollection. Bass Coast mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale explained the role of the calendar, highlighting the certain important aspects relatable to the public. “The colour coded, pictorial, informative and easy to read calendar highlights everything you need to know about waste including your

fortnightly recycling week, the changeover to weekly dates during the holiday period and the green waste amnesty, which is there to encourage residents to get ready for the fire season,” Cr Crugnale said. This year, the Green Waste Amnesty period, is when you can drop off green waste free of charge at all waste transfer stations, between October 28 and December 14, while the weekly recycling service will continue to run from December 26, 2016 until January 27, 2017. Cr Crugnale said this year’s calendar is also a quick reference guide for all things related to waste. “It provides information about what can and cannot go in your recycling and garbage bins, what to do with green waste, how to make a hard waste collection booking, what to do with some hazardous substances and what recyclable items can be taken to the transfer stations and Cowes Recycle Bank free of charge,” Cr Crugnale said. A reminder that no plastic bags are to be placed in your recycling bin; items in plastic bags are sent to landfill and not recycled.

Off the printer: from left, Bass Coast Shire Council’s waste education officer Danni Lisle and customer service officer Leanne Du Plessis show off the new recycling and waste collection calendars available from customer service centres, visitor information centres and most general stores and post offices.

Care for Hoodies Centres are a changing on the breeding success of this vulnerable species.” “Hooded Plover populations at Kilcunda and Inverloch have been heavily affected by foxes. VentBASS Coast Shire Council is gather- nor, Red Rocks and Cowes have been affected heaving information on the vulnerably listed ily by human activity.” “It gives the community a chance to discuss the Hooded Plover, together with commuaround managing this vulnerably listed spenity groups, agencies, and interested in- issues cies and contribute their ideas to the development of dividuals. the strategies.” Ms Griepsma said. Mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale, The project is being run in said council was aiming to develcollaboration with Birdlife Ausop two management strategies for tralia, Parks Victoria, Phillip Isthe management of this species. land Nature Parks, conservation Council’s manager susgroups, the Department of Entainable environment, Deirdre vironment Land Water and PlanGriepsma said, “The managening (DELWP) and other valued ment of the hooded plover has stakeholders. been occurring for over 20 years All these groups and individafter it was discovered that their uals play an important role in the numbers were declining. There management of Hooded Plovers are two hooded plover groups across Bass Coast. made up of community volun“Becoming a volunteer with teers who are very dedicated to Hooded Plover: Bass Coast either the Friends of the Hooded helping them survive and breed council was aiming to develop Plover (Bass Coast mainland) successfully. Parks Victoria, two management strategies for or Hooded Plover Watch (PhilPhillip Island Nature Parks and lip Island – Phillip Island Nature Birdlife Australia have also un- the management of this species. Parks) is the best way. Volunteers dertaken significant work over a are always welcome to help maintain the monitoring long period of time to help the Hooded Plovers.” of nest sites throughout the breeding season.” Ms The way Hooded Plovers have been handled has Griepsma said. become more efficient over time, and is still expandNext time you’re strolling along the beach make ing. sure you keep an eye out for the Hooded Plovers. “Hooded Plovers have recently been listed as a “They are well camouflaged and quite small vulnerable species and as such need special manage- making them not easy to spot. Look out for a little ment,” Cr Crugnale said. bird with a black hood and a red beak.” she said. “The birds begin breeding in September, with For more information about this project please eggs being laid directly on the sand over the summer contact Council’s Natural Resources Officer, Daperiod, and the high use of Bass Coast beaches by vid Martin, on d.martin@basscoast.vic.gov.au, (03) humans and dogs over summer impact significantly 5671 2774 or 1300 BCOAST (226 278).

By Jennifer Bals, work experience

CHANGES to some of Bass Coast Shire Council’s customer service centres and visitor information centres came into effect as of July 1. In Cowes and Inverloch, customer service officers and visitor service officers are moving to a new shared service model to improve efficiency. Customer and visitor services will be integrated at Cowes. Customer service will now be offered from 9am to 5pm from Monday to Friday, seven days a week. Planning services will also operate out of the Cowes centre on Mondays and Tuesdays, with a planning officer available to lodge applications and answer enquiries. Customer service at the Inverloch Community Hub, which is currently delivered by library staff, will be merged with hub operations and visitor services.

Customer service transactions will now be processed at the visitor information centre and will be offered by council’s visitor services staff from 9am to 5pm on weekdays. The hub office is separate and will operate from 9am to 5pm on weekdays, a change from 9am to 3.30pm from Tuesday to Saturday. Council also resolved to temporarily continue providing visitor information services from Wonthaggi after July 1. The centre will continue to operate with modified hours until a suitable tenant is found. The centre will be open from 10am until 4pm from Tuesday to Friday staffed by volunteers, subject to availability. The visitor information centre will also be open from 10am to 3pm on weekends. If you have any questions or would like more information about these changes, contact council on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.

Tree removal sparks anger By Tayla Kershaw PHILLIP Island’s Sue Saliba is fighting to save two remaining eucalyptus trees at the Phillip Island Golf Club. One tree has already been cut down, and the remaining two were permitted to be cut down by Bass Coast Shire Council. “We were told the reason the trees had to be cut down was because there had been claims of incidents,” Ms Saliba said. She demanded justifying evidence from council

at the community question time session on Wednesday, June 15. “It has been written in Coastell that council wants to protect and restore the natural environment. These trees were big and mature – they were really important,” she said. “The removal of the first tree was appalling and many people were upset about it. It’s happening all over Phillip Island; chainsaws are going like mad and we are losing our natural environment. Do we care about the environment or is it all just talk?” Council said the removed trees were in decline and attributed some of the removal to branches falling on traffic, parked cars and gas bottles.

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Air services strikes new deal By Tayla Kershaw WOORAYL Air Services recently renewed a 12 month contract with Malaysian company Systematic Aviation Service, which promises to be more economically beneficial than its contract with China. The $500,000 contract with Chinese company BeiDaHeung General Aviation Company based in the Heilongjiang province finished last August after two seasons. Pilots from all over Australia worked with the company, but were managed by Woorayl Air Services. This time Woorayl Air Service will do all the labour in Malaysia, which will bring more money back to the Leongatha aerodrome. “Pilots came here to do checks before heading to China and we ended up with around 10 per cent of the contract,” Woorayl Air Services CEO Barry Foster said. “This money will go towards maintenance of aircrafts. We expect our contract with Malaysia to

continue to be ongoing.” Systematic Aviation Services is based in Kuala Lumpur. Mr Foster – along with son Tim and colleague Peter Hardy – have shared the workload of flying right across Malaysia spraying oil palms. “There is no one in Malaysia who is able to spray these oil palms and there is a grub called bagworm that gets into the plant and kills the palm,” Mr Foster said. “Malaysia has developed a biochemical that’s harmless to humans but makes the bug sick until it eventually dies. Within this contract we supply the pilots and the aircrafts to Malaysia, so it is more beneficial. It’s a good boost for the company to have ongoing work.” While the pilots are required all year round, it is considered an off peak month between June 7 and July 7 this year as it is Ramadan in Malaysia. The contract with Malaysia has been ongoing for the past 18 months and Mr Foster said there is New contract: CEO Barry Foster is one of the three pilots from Woorayl Air Services who a strong possibility Woorayl Air Services will re- spray oil palms in Malaysia as part of an ongoing contract with Malaysian company Syssign the contract when the next 12 months is up. tematic Aviation Service.

Aged care services upgraded THE State Government will provide Gippsland Southern Health Service with $560,216 in grants to carry out refurbishments that will improve public aged care services. Eastern Victorian Region MLC announced Bass Coast Health’s (BCH) Kirrak House and Gippsland Southern Health Service’s (GSHS) Hillside Lodge Hostel are among 24 rural public sector residential aged care facilities to share in $8 million from the government’s 2015/16 significant facility refurbishment initiative. Refurbishments will help facilities meet contemporary standards, as well as providing better and safer living and working environments that enhance resident wellness, socialisation, privacy and dignity. Upgrades will also assist rural public sector aged care facilities to be sustainable into the future. “Public aged care facilities are the lifeblood of regional towns, providing aged care to older people in their own community, as well as being a mayor local employer,” Housing, Disability and Aging Minister Martin Foley said. “They also play a special role in supporting the most vulnerable older Victori-

ans with complex physical and or mental health needs.” BCH in Wonthaggi will receive $260,216 to upgrade facilities at Kirrak House. This project will improve resident amenity, quality of life, and improve access to spaces for private or group activities. It will provide for the development of undercover outdoor areas for residents who use aids, and includes a sensory garden for residents with dementia. GSHS in Korumburra will receive $300,000 to upgrade facilities at Hillside Lodge Hostel. This project will improve amenity, privacy, dignity, safety and quality of life for the residents. The project will upgrade three ensuites and bedrooms, install additional nurse call points and an audio loop system, replace handrails, balustrades in corridors, walkways, upgrade fire safety structures and other improvements for safety and wellbeing residents. “Our $8 million funding boost is investing in the future of public aged care in South Gippsland and will make a real difference to the quality of life for residents, now and into the future at Korumburra and Wonthaggi,” Ms Shing said.

Bass Coast aims for waste solution BASS Coast Shire Council is making progress towards its additional organic waste service. Tenders for the operation and management of council’s waste services and facilities for the next 10 years were advertised in January, with two separate waste service contracts being tendered. These were a waste service contract including kerbside garbage, recycling and organics collection and haulage, hard waste collection and public litter bins, and a waste facilities services contract including the management and operation of transfer stations and landfill sites. Bass Coast mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said the provision of waste services is an important function that the community has traditionally identified as a core service area of council. It subsequently receives a lot of interest and generates some discussion in the community. “Council is well aware of the public interest and feedback received regarding the future delivery of this important service to our community from the consultation undertaken during the development of the waste management strategy 2015,” she said. “Council has included action identi-

fied within the strategy in the tender documents for opportunity to test the market, such as the establishment of a waste transfer station on Phillip Island, operations of a resale shop at the Wonthaggi transfer station, and implementation of a kerbside food and organics collection. “The provision of a waste transfer station on Phillip Island has been a point of interest for many years and we look forward to seeing what options are presented for council’s consideration.” Council will consider all tender responses in accordance with its procurement policy and the local government act. Council has appointed a probity advisor to assist with the process due to the size and importance of the contracts. Contracts will be awarded to the preferred tenderers at the August meeting. The successful tenderers will then begin to prepare for the start of their contracts over the next 12 months to ensure any service transitions are managed smoothly as the new contracts start in September, 2017. The preparation will include a new fleet of garbage trucks, as well as the possible implementation of a food and garden organics collection, which may start with the new contract period.

Engaging day: attendees of the South Gippsland Community Engagement Conference gained a diverse range of information from the presentations on offer on Saturday, June 25.

Community gathers for conference SOUTH Gippsland’s community organisations gathered together on Saturday, June 25 for the tenth annual Community Engagement Conference. South Gippsland Shire Council community strengthening support officer Sophie Dixon said the event was once again a tremendous success. “It was the 10th anniversary, which was pretty exciting. The conference is aimed at providing skills development, networking opportunities and information to community organisations across South Gippsland,” she said. “The main discussions this year were around the importance of planning for community organisations, how to include everyone in your group and make it easier for people to volunteer with your group.” Held for the second time at the Leongatha Salvation Army Corps, the event drew in 60 attendees who represented over 40 community organisations from across the region. “We definitely used the

Insightful discussion: from left, Andrea Evans McCall, Alisha Gilliland, Rebecca Arnason and Mitch Harry presented workshops at the South Gippsland Community Engagement Conference on Saturday, June 25. Salvation Army building based on the success of last year’s conference,” Ms Dixon said. “We got great feedback in 2015 from our attendees, and it is a wonderful facility to have in our community.” The conference was opened by Mayor Cr Bob Newton who was followed by a discussion panel on the importance of good planning. The remainder of the

day was devoted to workshops, with six sessions on offer, all of which centred around the theme “Plan, Grow, Thrive.” Jeanette White from Aspire Connect gave a workshop on strategic planning while Patrick Moriarty from Our Community offered an insight into project planning. Andrea Evans McCall gave a presentation on advocating for inclusiveness while Bec Arnason and

Mitch Harry spoke about position descriptions for volunteers. Gene Parini from Gippsport spoke about risk and insurance followed by Nadine Coad from Justice Connect and David Smith from South Gippsland Shire Council, both of whom discussed the planning of social media strategies with Jennie Holliday and Debbie Innes from Non Profit Training.

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Leongatha rentals hard to find NEW figures show a lack of suitable rental properties for low income earners – particularly for those on income support – in Bass Coast. The 2016 rental affordability snapshot released by Anglicare Victoria in April suggested Bass Coast offered suitable rental affordability for double income households, but single people on youth allowance or disability support pensions were struggling. However, the snapshot revealed Bass Coast had 116 affordable and appropriate properties for at least one household type, while South Gippsland only had 44. Stockdale and Leggo’s Jason Harris in Leongatha said there was a reverse effect on rental properties in South Gippsland; there were plenty of reasonably priced homes with limited vacancy. “We have around 325 rentals on our books

with a 1.1 per cent vacancy rate,” he said. “There’s been a spike in the demand for rentals, so they don’t last long.” Mr Harris attributed the possible cause of the spike to the developments in Panorama State and Springs Estate situated from Carr Avenue to Boags Road, and Mitchell’s Rise on the eastern fringe of Leongatha. “We’ve had people come in needing temporary housing while the estates are still in construction,” he said. “There’s no job creation or new industries at the moment, but we’ve also heard quite a few people are choosing Leongatha for the great new hospital. Quite a number of retirees are moving here. Leongatha has a lot of fantastic small town facilities – it has everything you need.” Mr Harris said Stockdale and Leggo were lacking rentals out of town, as well as four bedroom homes.

“It’s not a bad thing. It’s good for the landlords and investors as there are no shortages of tenants and houses won’t stay empty,” he said. “If we don’t have what people are looking for, we can direct them in the right direction.” Alan Steenholdt from Leongatha’s Alex Scott and Staff confirmed the shortage and said there were only a half a dozen houses waiting for tenants. “We have two bedroom units for $185 and our price range goes up to $330, so it’s not unreasonable in Leongatha,” he said. “We’ve always had reasonable demand here which is usually consistent every year.” Anglicare Victoria chief executive Paul McDonald said while improved access to affordable and appropriate rentals were found in regional and coastal areas of Victoria, infrastructure and health services were limited compared to metropolitan areas. “For people living on income support, access

to affordable and appropriate housing in regional and coastal areas remained in inhibitory levels – between zero and four per cent,” he said. “The State Government continues to let down its most vulnerable communities by shutting the door on housing opportunities for young people without parental support, single people living on the disability support or age pensions, and low income families on either income support or minimum wage.” Mr McDonald called for state funded out of home care to be available to young people up to 21 years of age, head leasing arrangements for non profit organisations, dedicated and safe housing for parents and children leaving family violence, greater government investment in targeted social and public housing, and for governments to incentivise greater stability and accessibility for people on income support on the private rental market.

Threatened species receive a hand T H R E AT E N E D species across Gippsland will receive a helping hand from Landcare groups, thanks to funding announced by the State Government. Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water, Lisa Neville has announced Community Volunteer Action Grants have been awarded to more than eighty groups from across the state, supporting projects that will deliver onground works to protect threatened species.

Ten community citizen science and restoration projects have been funded in West Gippsland and include projects that will survey for South Gippsland Spiny Crayfish in Turton’s Creek, improve Strzelecki Gum biolinks and create Growling Grass Frog, Australian Grayling and Orange-bellied Parrot habitat. Ms Neville said the grants would support Victorians who are working to protect their local threatened species. “These grants will support important threatened species protection work at a local level, through

At risk: the Orange-bellied Parrot is one of many threatened species in South Gippsland to receive funding to ensure its survival. activities such as planting vegetation, building fences, species monitoring

and creating suitable habitat for threatened species,” she said.

Support packages don’t fit THE State Government is continuing its consultation with Victorian dairy farmers on the roll out of its $4.5 million community fund. Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing said it was critical to get feedback directly from affected dairy farming communities on how the support package could assist them. In May, the State Government and the dairy industry united to deliver an $11.4 million support package for dairy farming communities affected by the global fall in milk prices and decisions by some processors to cut prices paid to suppliers. Leongatha South dairy farmer Gordon Vagg said the State Government’s support package is nothing but a bandaid solution. He said the initiatives sound great upfront, but for people to get access to them can be a difficult process. “Their support hasn’t helped me. I haven’t really looked into because I know what it has been like in the past and that is surrounded in red tape,” he said. Mr Vagg said the community fund should provide easily accessible funding for families who need to put food on their tables. “It looks like we are going to get paid less than it costs to produce milk this season. The government needs to make sure families can get by,” he said. “Older farmers with less debt should be able to

find a way through, but younger farmers are going to find it tough unless they get support.” Ms Shing said Labor is standing with dairy farming communities who are doing it tough and putting farmers first. “We want to make sure the right support is there, especially for young farming families,” she said. “We want dairy farmers in Gippsland to have their say on the best way the Andrews Labor Government can support them both now and in the future.” The package put together in consultation with the Dairy Industry Taskforce supports dairy farmers and their families experiencing financial and emotional stress. The package included a $5.2 million industry contribution, comprising $1.4 million from the Gardiner Foundation, $2.8 million from Dairy Australia and up to $1 million from Murray Goulburn. The community consultation meetings taking place across regional Victoria will report their findings back to the Dairy Industry Taskforce at the end of June. “Our dairy industry has a bright future, but they’ve been dealt a cruel blow,” Minister for Agriculture Jaala Pulford said. “We are doing all it takes to listen and consult closely with farmers to get them back on their feet.” Ms Pulford will announce how the community fund will be allocated in July.

Support network for farmers CONCERNED members of the community have banded together to form a support network for Gippsland farmers in light of the ongoing dairy crisis. Gippsland Farmers Relief Incorporated was recently established to provide support for families following the recent drop in the farm gate price of milk which followed a dry season of low rainfall. “Support is being accomplished by liaising and working with as many community organisations, and service groups within the Gippsland region,” facilitator Deb Levi said. “We plan to have food drives by seeking support of many supermarkets and some schools and churches in and around Gippsland to pitch in. We already delivered a range of food hampers and vouchers to farming families. To date we currently have

collection points in Yarram, Boolarra, Churchill, Maffra, Tinamba and Boisdale, but need more in South Gippsland.” Gippsland Farmers Relief is currently working in partnership with Rural Financial Counselling and will host a number of fundraising events in the coming months. Ms Levi said in order to meet the demands of struggling farmers, the Relief group will require a number of volunteers to jump on board. “We believe in strength in numbers, especially as this is a issue that affects us all as a community,” she said. “Aside from this we are also asking for hay donations, so if anybody can help out in this respect too it would be greatly appreciated. We want the farmers out there to know they have our full support and we can do all we can to help.”

Successful applicants include the Mount Worth, Boolarra South, Three

Creeks, Bass Valley, Korumburra, Phillip Island and Binginwarri Landcare groups, as well as the Latrobe Catchment Landcare Network, Friends of Turton’s Creek and the Jack and Albert Restoration Committee. Regional Landcare program officer Kathleen Brack was thrilled by the Minister’s announcement. “The funding received by community groups in the West Gippsland region not only supports the great work these groups plan to do, but is also a great acknowledgement of the commitment they have to their local environment,

and their ongoing work to protect and enhance it,” she said. The grants are part of the government’s $5.2 million Threatened Species Protection Initiative, which includes $2 million to support community projects to undertake immediate action for threatened species through activities such as habitat creation restoration and site protection. A second round of community grants will be available in early 2016 to continue support for the community’s valuable work in protecting threatened species.

Rankine eyes compost facility By Tayla Kershaw A multimillion dollar organic recycling facility to be built south of Lang Lang and creating no fewer than 100 jobs is a long term goal for Bass Coast Shire Council’s Cr Neil Rankine. Cr Rankine recently advocated strongly for the introduction of the an organic kitchen waste collection included in Bass Coast, and hopes it will culminate in the development of a compost facility similar to the Soil and Organics Recycling Facility (SORF) at Dutson Downs, located south of Sale. The SORF is a 365 hectare facility operated by Gippsland Water. Accepting liquid and solid organic waste, the EPA licensed facility treats waste through composting to produce a product – revive recycled compost – for beneficial reuse in agriculture and horticulture throughout Gippsland. Around 10,000 tonnes of organic waste is transferred to the SORF per month from Wellington Shire, and South Eastern and Eastern councils in Melbourne. Approximately 1000 tonnes of food waste – including milk, grease trap waste and other food production effluent – is transferred from local industry and retail businesses per month, and 500 tonnes of biosolids is treated from Gippsland Water’s waste water treatment facility. The SORF is licensed for up to 250,000 tonnes of waste per annum – most of which would’ve ended up in landfill or discharged into the sewer. Cr Rankine said a suitable lo-

• Cr Neil Rankine cation for a similar facility would be north of the municipality – ideally south of Lang Lang. “It would provide a minimum of 100 jobs and could service a dozen rural and metro shires,” he said. “Facilities like these are not smelly to run anymore and there’s a considerable cost to council if we continue to run landfills. Landfills cost council around $3 million per hole – the engineering side is very expensive. EPA also charges $1 million for putting waste in the ground.” South Gippsland Shire Council and Cardinia Shire Council have also expressed interest in compost facilities. While Cardinia Shire Council is part of a joint project being led by the Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Group for a new regional South East organics processing facility in coming years, South Gippsland Shire Council hopes a suitable composting facility will be established nearer to South Gippsland. “Any waste put in the red lidded garbage bins end up in

the Koonwarra landfill. South Gippsland has traditionally had about 40-50 per cent of the waste in these bins either green waste or food waste,” South Gippsland Shire Council’s waste management supervisor Peter Roberts said. “Apart from the reduction in landfill space which is valuable, when organic is put in landfill it creates a lot of landfill gas and leachate. By reducing organic waste going to landfill, our environmental impact is reduced and the community potentially get cost savings through reduced landfill tonnages.” Mr Roberts said the six Gippsland councils are in the process of identifying potential proposals to establish alternative technology waste management facilities. In the meantime, Cr Rankine will continue to promote interest in Bass Coast’s three bin system. The system would include an additional weekly 240 litre collection for organic waste. Currently subject to tender, if the system is approved it will be introduced in September, 2017, following a six month education period in the community. “This is something every council is trying to get going and I’ve had ratepayers call me to say ‘thank goodness you are finally doing this’. There is considerable interest,” he said. “We put together a garden waste trial in Cowes last year, which was well received by the community, and we’d like to see that continue. “Assuming the three bin system is accepted after tender, we will look into transfer station we can use and it is acceptable to transfer organic waste to Dutson Downs.”

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home and a rear roller door, great for through access to the fully enclosed back yard. Extensive rear decking is just the place to kick back with family and friends. As one of the owners is a landscaper, garden landscaping is exceptional. Handy to Ellen Lyndon Park on Steele Street and Robyn’s Park in the Close, local hospital and a pleasant walk to the shops, this property is in a prime location. The vendors are keen to move on, so inspection of this fine property bursting with appeal is invited.

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robes, a large north facing deck overlooking the property, laundry and undercover parking. The farm is 37.5 acres (approx) slightly undulating and laying to the north. Well maintained with a good fertilizer history the acreage is supported by excellent shedding, solid steel stock yards, loading race and crush, very good fencing and also water supply. It is very hard to do this property justice with photos and words, having so much on offer an inspection is a must. The opportunities this property presents via the acreage with grazing stock/horses or the unit with farm stay holidays will only be limited by imagination. Located on the South Gippsland Highway, Loch, the prospect of living a rural lifestyle and commuting is a reality with Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs less than an hour’s drive. Inspections are strictly by appointment; for more information please call Peter Bellingham at SEJ Leongatha.

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Set on three acres this partially renovated country home comprises two living areas, two kitchens, three bedrooms and one central bathroom. One of the many features of this property is the hydronic heating system with panel radiators throughout, reverse cycle split system and evaporative cooling, and the 5KW solar pack making it a very unique residence. There are three options to enjoy the outdoors with the main entertaining area designed with timber panelling to capture light and shade. For those interested in propagation a 20 x 60 ft hothouse with a complete watering system and as new twin skin cover is set ready to go. A three bay machinery shed provides for parking and storage plus there’s room for a pony. Located only nine minutes from Leongatha or 21 minutes from Inverloch, this property would make a great tree change. Call to inspect today.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Navy band is coming BASS Coast Health Hospital Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting a performance of the Royal Australian Navy Band at the Wonthaggi Art Centre on Wednesday, July 27, commencing at 1.30pm. The Royal Australian Navy Band is one of Australia’s premier military ensembles. When performing in concert the variety of music covered by the band includes marching and traditional repertoire, music from the swing era, chamber music, vocal presentations and music with a modern beat. In a word, the band is versatile! The Hospital Ladies Auxiliary are proud to host this event, as all monies raised from this event, will go to towards the purchase of an electrocardiograph unit for use in the new Short Stay Unit at the Bass Coast Health Wonthaggi Hospital.

Along with funds already raised plus funds from planned future fundraising events later on in the year, the Wonthaggi Hospital Ladies Auxiliary plan to fund the purchase of the $22,000 unit early next year. The Hospital Ladies Auxiliary are appealing to Bass Coast residents to support them in their endeavours to assist the Wonthaggi Hospital, by attending and enjoying the performance of the Royal Australian Navy Band. Tickets for the event are available at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club and will cost $15 for the concert or alternatively, $20 for the concert, followed by coffee and cake at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club.

Standout performers: the Royal Australian Navy Band will be performing in Wonthaggi on Wednesday, July 27.

Leongatha’s masterpiece show returns ENTRIES for one of the Region’s most outstanding local events, the Annual Arts Prom Country, Art and Photography Show, are now open.

Stroke of genius: Inverloch’s John Mutsaers will showcase his talents as the featured artist at the Annual Art and Photography Show this August at Mesley Hall.

Fun evening for fire brigade ENJOY a night of good laughs while supporting the Meeniyan CFA at its annual comedy night at the Meeniyan Town Hall. With a line up of three hilarious comedians, the event is set to be bigger and better than ever before. Lawrence Mooney, the host of Dirty Laundry Live, joins international performer Ben Darsow and Triple J radio announcer Ciaran Lyons for an evening of good hearted fun with all proceeds going towards the fire brigade. Meeniyan CFA first lieutenant Justin Griffin said the event was sure to bring the community together for a good cause. “Last year we had the Old Fella from Australia’s Got Talent come down and we had a great night. It has been a great success in past years,” he said. “We have had a lot of support from the wider community and we will have plenty of raffles and prizes available on the night. We have firewood, chainsaws and lambs up for offer.” Second lieutenant Malcolm Price has also been helping to organise the event which has received tremendous support from the Meeniyan IGA, Brown Wigg and Tony Williams Garden Supplies. Tickets are available from the Meeniyan IGA or at the door on the night for $30. The event commences at 8pm at the Meeniyan Hall on Friday, July 15. For more information, call 0438 329 578 or 0428 506 390.

Wonthaggi’s country music tribute COUNTRY music fanatics are gearing up for a night to remember as The Johnny Cash Show stops by Wonthaggi on its east coast tour this month. In its latest offering, The Greats of 70’s Country Music, The Johnny Cash Show brings to Bass Coast some of Australia’s greatest country music talent. The show boasts an excellent performance from Daniel Thompson, Australia’s very own Man In Black and the voice of Australia’s premier salute to the country icon Johnny Cash, Johnny Cash The Concert. Over the last 6 years Mr Thompson has been touring nationally with Johnny Cash: The Concert performing to more than 30,000 fans, during which he has gained a reputation as one of Australia’s best and most respected tribute performers. Mr Thompson is now proud to present and bring to life his brand new show – The Greats of 70’s Country Music. The show will visit Wonthaggi Community Arts Centre on Friday, July 15. To book, call 5672 3593.

Set to take place in the last week of August to coincide with the Leongatha Daffodil Festival, the highly successful show will celebrate its 40th year with the help of Leongatha Rotary Club. Organisers are now accepting entries for this year’s show up until Friday, August 5. Apart from the opportunity for artists to display work to an interested audience, the show has had a great record of buyers over its long history. The show attracts over 400 entries from artists and photographers from across Gippsland, Melbourne, regional Victoria and interstate.

New and established artists of all ages are welcome to enter and prizes totaling nearly $6000 which include awards for various mediums, photography, 3D (sculpture), junior sections, and a new All Abilities section, all of which are presented on opening night. The judge for 2016 is Shelley McDermott, Senior Curator at Latrobe Regional Art Gallery, Morwell. Art Show Chairman Harry Leggett has also announced the major raffle prize – a magnificent oil painting by the previous winner of the show. The raffle and other money made over the event go towards many worthy local charities and services. The featured artist this year is John Mutsaers from Inverloch who boasts highly awarded work collected by many galleries and notable industry names over the years. The show, held at Leongatha’s Mesley Hall,

kicks off on Friday, August 26 at 8pm. For $20, guests can enjoy finger food and drinks with the artists, whose entry is free. The show will take place from 1pm until 5pm on the Friday, 10am until 6.30pm on Saturday and 10am until 3pm on Sunday, August 28. Entry to the show is $5 per person. Tickets can be purchased at the door. The Show is on the same weekend as the popular Leongatha Daffodil festival so it will be a major weekend for the region. Terms and conditions are all on the entry form which you can download off the Rotary Club of Leongatha’s dedicated Art Show website, www. leonartshow.com.au or ring Leongatha Rotarian Harry Leggett on 0418363299. Artists can register online for the first time in the Show’s history.

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Water wise learners STUDENTS at Leongatha Primary School had a chance to showcase their knowledge of water quality and pollution when they held a number of Water is Life information sessions recently. The students were granted an opportunity to share the information they have learnt over the semester as part of the school’s New Pedagogies for Deep Learning (NPDL) project in partnership with other schools across the globe. Teacher Nick Eddy said the students have all risen to the challenge in having to share their learning online through a learning hub which incorporates written documents, videos and podcasts of class activities. “NPDL is a global learning concept and Leongatha Primary School has partnered with other schools in India, Pakistan, Ukraine and England to produce collaborative work and share ideas,” he said. “Students who conducted the Water is Life workshops today were all filmed and their findings will be shared on our webpage so that students overseas can also learn from the activities.”

“The activities covered a wide range of learning styles which suited each individual student. There were written components, hands on activities and spoken word activities which enabled every student to get involved.” Students conducted a range of water focused activities which aimed to promote an understanding of the importance of clean water and the dangers of water pollution worldwide. NPDL Australia coordinator Rob King dropped by to visit the students during their activities and said the program proved to be a success for the school. “Every school is required to have an active day and spread the messages they have learned in the program,” he said. “It is great to see the students so immersed in their work and taking the opportunity to share their findings.” Federal Member for McMillan also visited the students and congratulated them on their efforts. “It is great to see the students learning about how important it is to protect our water,” he said. “It is our most precious resource and these children are doing their bit to ensure our water is clean in the future.”

New ideas: from left, Eddie, Anika, Brayden and Finn showed off their water filter project which uses everyday materials to clean up dirty water.

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Farming In

Bee informed ON the back of the recent appointment of an Agriculture Victoria biosecurity officer dedicated to the sustainability of the honeybee industry, comes this handy fact sheet for apiarists – “Sampling bees for residue testing”. Agriculture Victoria is responsible for regulating agricultural and veterinary chemical use in Victoria. As part of this role, the division investigates instances of suspected

bee poisoning. The new fact sheet guides apiarists, and those relying on bee pollination, through what to do if they suspect a bee poisoning, how to conduct sampling for testing, and how to collect the best possible samples for testing. Also included is information about honeycomb sample size, and swab sampling outside the hive. Advice and reference material is included, as well as key contacts for testing authorities. You can find it online at: http:// go.vic.gov.au/mMr84c

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Dearer market for buyers THERE were approximately 1450 export and 400 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 190 head week on week. There was a full field of buyers present and competing in a dearer market. Quality was down a little on last sale with fewer prime cattle on offer and cows making up more than half of the yarding. A limited selection of young cattle to the trade sold 8c to 10c/ kg dearer. In the young pens there was a lift in supply of joined young dairy heifers soon to calve. There was a similar selection of grown steers while bullock numbers were very limited with prime drafts selling firm to 5c dearer while the leaner drafts eased 5c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers lifted 12c/kg while the crossbreds held firm. The 1100 cows held a large proportion of dairy cows with the

light and medium weights selling firm while the heavy weights sold 2c to 6c/kg dearer. Heavy weight beef cows with finish were in very short supply and lifted 10c to 15c/kg. Heavy weight bulls gained 15c/kg. Heavy weight vealers suited to butchers sold from 325c to 362c/ kg. Yearling heifers to the trade made between 300c to 344c/kg. Grown steers sold between 305c and 355c/kg. Bullocks made from 315c to 358c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 275c to 294c with the crossbred portion from 282c to 338c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made between 190c and 238c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 229c and 308c/ kg. Heavy weight bulls made mostly from 277c to 311c/kg. The next sale draw - July 6 & 7: 1. Landmark, 2. SEJ, 3. Rodwells, 4. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 5. Alex Scott & Staff, 6. Elders.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, June 29 BULLOCKS 18 O’Loughlin Bros., Meeniyan 9 I.L. & C.M. Nicholas, Kongwak 16 E.L. & A.M. Deppeler, Yinnar South 7 S.J. & L.E. Berryman, Yarram 13 P.F. & V.A. McRae, West Creek 14 SJC Farms, Thorpdale STEERS 1 C. Crocker 2 S. & L. Marshall, Rosedale 1 Jim Allott, Poowong 4 Carnacoo Past. Co., Stony Creek 1 J. & A.M. Jefferis P/L, Poowong 2 Behmer Pastoral, Leongatha South HEIFERS 2 A.M. & L.D. Callister, Koorooman 1 L.M. & J. O’Sullivan, Foster 5 B. Woodcock, Seaspray 3 S.R. & M.K. Greaves, Nerrena 2 Ellerslie Park Pty Ltd, Fish Creek 2 R. Colan, Almurta COWS 1 Groves Estate P/L, Jam Jerrup 1 L.P. & H.J. McRae, Buffalo 8 Foote Pastoral, Poowong 1 J.M. Hayward, Leongatha South 1 B. Woodcock, Seaspray 4 Ellerslie Park Pty. Ltd, Fish Creek BULLS 1 Maloney’s Ag Contracting, Wonthaggi 1 J.W. & M. Kee, Yarram 1 M., K. & S. Breen, Buffalo 1 J.M. Hayward, Leongatha South 1 L. & T. Love, Narracan 1 A.T. & C.K. Massaro, Nyora

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Farming Insight

Surviving the fall By Sarah Vella

KONGWAK dairy farmers Amy and Dale Stark and their three children, Reece, 15, Miah, 13 and Lily, 4 are Murray Goulburn suppliers affected heavily by the recent downturn. They have been is the industry since 2010 and milk around 120 Aussie Red and Friesian cows, on 185 acres. In September last year, Amy was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s disease, an autoimmune condition that affects thyroid function. The disease has a range of symptoms, including fatigue, joint and muscle soreness and depression. “I will get better, but not for two to three years. I can’t milk much at all and would like to hire someone to help Dale out, but we can’t afford it,” she said. “I am not supposed to be stressing, but the situation Murray Goulburn has put us in is not helping.” Amy said she and her husband decided to start dairy farming for the lifestyle and the enjoyment of working with animals. “We love doing it and we are not going anywhere. As long as we can afford to do it we will,” she said. In April, MG announced not only a step down in price, but also that it had overpaid its suppliers for around 10 months. For the next three years, MG suppliers will be paid a lower milk price while the company ‘claws back’ the

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overpayments, with interest. Amy said the combination of her illness, the downturn, the drought and a massive feed bill is causing significant financial strain. Warrnambool Butter and Cheese announced an opening price of $4.80 per kilograms of milk solids and Bega Cheese’s opening price is $5kg/MS. Amy was hoping MG’s price would be at least $5kg/MS. “At $5kg/MS it is still going to be tough, we will virtually have to write off making a profit for at least the next 12 months,” she said. “We need $6kg/MS to run and expand our business, like everyone else is able to do. How we can achieve that though, I don’t know.” The Starks’ first milk cheque since the step down is 10 to 12 cents less per litre than this time last year. Currently, to produce one litre of milk, costs them around 41 cents. They are being paid around 38 cents a litre. At $4.80kg/MS, they will receive around 32 cents per litre. However, last week Murray Goulburn (MG) announced an opening milk price of $4.31 per kilogram of milk solids for suppliers making support package repayments. “We love the industry and despite what is going on, we still aim to produce top quality milk,” Amy said. “We do the best we can and the proof is in the pudding. We have virtually no lameness or mastitis and we continue to produce high quality milk.” From over 300 suppliers, the Starks are currently in the top three in terms of bulk milk cell count this month. “That achievement still gives us a buzz, but it is hard to balance it against working for nothing, or possibly even at a loss,” Amy said. The Starks run a simple dairy and don’t employ any staff. Amy, who refers to herself as the “budget queen”

Power and passion: Kongwak dairy farmer Amy Stark is trying make ends meet after the recent dairy downturn, while slowly recovering from a debilitating autoimmune disease. said they already do it as cheap as they can. “I can’t see how we can reduce costs much further. We have spent five years trying to save money to improve our bottom line,” she said. “We shouldn’t have to go through this just to run a business. We look after our animals, probably more than we look after ourselves. “Without them we would have no income. They put a smile on my face, we love them and that is why we do this.” The state and federal governments have rolled out support packages for affected dairy farmers, which Amy said are not ideal for their situation. “The concessional loans have a low interest rate, which is fantastic, but it is just another bank loan, more debt. They would have been better off providing a subsidy or interest rate cuts,” she said. “We have a good relationship with our bank, so we spoke to them first.” Amy said the counselling services have proved useful; however she applied for Centrelink concessions four weeks ago and is yet to receive a reply. “That is supposedly the fast-tracking that the government promised,” she said. “I had to access food vouchers and charity to feed my family last week, which I have never had to do before. “We do the things we have to do, but it is not helping to speed up my recovery that is for sure.” Five years ago, Amy was a “firm believer” in the

cooperative structure favoured by MG and she was proud to be a MG supplier. Now, she is not so sure. “MG needs to put measures in place so this situation can never happen again. It has also got a hell of a lot of trust to win back,” she said. “I am not proud to be an MG supplier right now, but there is no better ship to jump to. This situation has made me question the cooperative structure.” Amy said she is not keen to participate in any class action suits against MG, because in the end, it will affect suppliers as well. “I don’t want money out of this, I would prefer they made changes instead. A class action will ultimately come back to us,” she said. “Somebody does need to be held accountable. Management needs to accept the stuff up and admit a mistake was made. Gary Helou walked away with millions and we can’t make ends meet.” Amy’s sister Emma has set up a fundraising page to help Amy and her family afford a relief milker. Amy said she milks mornings once a week to give Dale a break, but it takes her two days to recover. “The fatigue and joint pain is debilitating, but there is light at the end of the tunnel,” she said. “The symptoms of the disease will dissipate as my recovery progresses. Thyroid disease is quite common; it is the severity of my case that makes it a bit different.” Go to www.gofundme.com/25dh2qc to donate.

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LIVESTOCK LEONGATHA Michael Stevens........5687 1466 ............0418 553 010 Bill Egan ....................5662 3219 ............0418 553 011 Terry Johnston ..........5664 0239 ............0418 561 290 Mario Arestia ............5657 7290 ............0417 600 222 Brian Kyle.................. .............................0427 708 291` Owen Kindellan........ .............................0428 212 311 Nick Lafferty ............. .............................0419 112 573

David Piggin .........5682 1809 ................0418553 016 Neil Park ...............5663 6279 ................0408 515 117 Paul Wilson...........5655 2807 ................0407 865 202 Kane Sparkes........ .................................0427 830 035 Rod Draper........... .................................0427 824 733 James Kyle............ .................................0427 826 491 Jim Pocklington.... .................................0487 501 895

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Paul Phillips ..........5997 8353 ..................0418 553 123 Jim Harvey........... ...................................0408 342 658 STE3810709

Dr Charles Milne, Victoria’s Chief Veterinary Officer, said the OIE is the global body that sets health standards for international trade in animals and animal products. “More than 130 countries, including many of Australia’s major trade competitors, have been assessed by the OIE against the same standards,” Dr Milne said. “The report’s findings show how our robust veterinary systems underpin our high animal health status, which in turn reflects the success we have in accessing international markets.” Stuart McLean, livestock producer and Chair of Victoria’s Sheep and Goats Identification Advisory Committee said the evaluation results highlight our extraordinary commitment to biosecurity. “The very high level of biosecurity recognises the collaborative approach to maintaining our animal dis-

ease status by building strong collaboration between the states and territories, and with the livestock industry, including primary producers and processors,” said Mr McLean. “Our livestock industries in Victoria generate exports of $6.7 billion a year, so it’s essential that we have the best possible biosecurity measures in place to safeguard this vital trade.” “The OIE report states that Australia has excellent identification systems available to trace animal history, location and distribution for the purposes of animal disease control, food safety and trade.” “However, the report also highlights that there is room for improvement in sheep and goat traceability by Australian producers – this could be addressed by increasing the use of electronic identification of sheep and goats.”

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Farming Insight

Farmers feel relief By Sarah Vella

FARMERS feeling the pinch of the dairy downturn were treated to a free lunch and family friendly event at the Korumburra Recreation Reserve on Sunday. Organised by Katie Glassock and run with the help of The Lions Club, Milpara Community House, Rotary, Kooringal Ladies, Korumburra Business Association, Neville Smith, Evans Petroleum, Divas, Commonwealth Bank, Anglicare, PFD Foods and Woolworths, the event was well supported. Ms Glassock said the day provided local dairy farmers an opportunity to come together and enjoy a free meal, entertainment for the children and even a massage for those who needed one. “As an ex-dairy farm worker, the industry is pretty close to my heart. I wanted to find out what the farmers actually need from the community,” she said. “We had a fantastic response, with about 10 different farming families from all over the place, as well as non-farmers who wanted to show their support.” Ms Glassock is willing to hold more such Farming family: front, from left, Moyarra dairy farmers Charlie, Tina, Bill, Tony, Peter, events if there is a need. “We just wanted to let the local dairying comWarren and Gracie Barlow with Katie Glassock, back, who organised a farmer get together munity know we care and get some feedback on at the Korumburra Recreation Reserve on Sunday.

Here’s cheers: from left, Allan Winterhalter, Stanley Algers, Andrew Newton, Greg Spargo, Rob McAlpine, Paul Wilson, Jimmy Kyle and Mario Arestia were celebrating Mr Spargo’s career as a stock agent at the Korumburra Golf Club on Sunday.

Spargs calls it a day ALEX Scott and Staff livestock manager Greg Spargo retired at the end of June, after 48 years in the industry. He was given a send off on Sunday at the Korumburra Golf Club to celebrate his fantastic career, surrounded by colleagues, friends and family. Mr Spargo, known by most as ‘Spargs’, said he was happy to see so many people turn out to help him celebrate his time in the livestock industry.

“I have been pretty overwhelmed with the messages I have received since announcing my retirement,” he said. Spargs plans to spend his retirement working on his block of land and is looking forward to travelling as well.

Cow cake: Alex Scott and Staff Korumburra branch manager Paul Dunlop and retiring livestock manager Greg Spargo were at the Korumburra Golf Club on Sunday, celebrating Mr Spargo’s career.

Class action against MG clawback FARMERS met with lawyers in Leongatha recently, to discuss the illegality of the clawback being forced upon farmers by milk processor Murray Goulburn. In late April, MG cut milk prices from $5.60 per kilogram of milk solids, down to $4.75 to $5kg/MS. The company implemented a loan for suppliers to minimise the impact of the price drop. This loan will be paid back over the next three years, with interest. Lawyer David Burstyner from Adley Burstyner met with the suppliers. He said reducing a price paid for milk already supplied over that period, and claiming

the overpayment has to be accounted for (the clawback), were the main reasons for the class action discussions. “Farmers are deciding to bring a claim to recover the clawback. They may also exercise their rights as shareholders in MG, to change management and structural problems there,” he said. “Farmers could get the clawback money back in their pocket, rather than sitting in MG’s account.” Mr Burstyner said other possible outcomes include no possibility of any future clawbacks and greater transparency in pricing and payment. “MG will likely have insurance, so the money won’t even come from MG. Corporate governance at MG now seems poor,” he said.

“Rectifying that by a class action which results in change may make MG stronger for the future, maybe increasing external investment, and make MG better able to perform and pay higher farmgate prices. “At the same time, there may be a reduction in value of share value in the short term. There are ways we can make sure any action does not destroy MG, and in fact possibly improves it.” Mr Burstyner said subject to farmers’ confirming their commitment, they had a real chance of success. “My law firm will stop working if farmers don’t tell us very soon they want our work to continue,” he said.

what they would like done and what would help them the most,” she said. “I would like to thank the community groups that backed me and the young people from the local youth group, Molly, Shayanne, Mitchell and Connor. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without them.”

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The Battle for Fromelles

For Inverloch, Wonthaggi and Leongatha region Contact Matt Donohue 0407 044 430

The Korumburra RSL Sub Branch will conduct a Memorial Service for all the soldiers that were killed during the battle at FROMELLE at the Cenotaph located in Coleman Park, Queen Street, Korumburra on TUESDAY, JULY 19, 2016 All are welcome Form up time will be 10.30am

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DAIRY CATTLE FARMER FULL-TIME DAIRY CATTLE FARM HERD MANAGER position available on a 550 cow dairy farm Person must have a minimum of Bachelor level qualification, Cups on Cups off course, Chemical User Certificate, qualified in de-horning and castrating using local anesthetic, AI qualified and have a current firearms licence. For more information please contact wgrazing@gmail.com with your details.

meetings Koonwarra / Leongatha RSL Cricket Club

AGM

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DECLARATION OF SERVICED PROPERTIES In accordance with Section 144 of the Water Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the lots listed below have been provided with water and/or sewer services and are now liable to be rated as serviced properties from the dates also given below.

Education Support Officer Permanent Part Time 5 days per week, 9am - 3.20pm St Joseph’s Primary School Korumburra Our family orientated primary school is seeking an enthusiastic Education Support Officer to join our school community. This is a permanent part time role for the remainder of the school year. Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education. Education Support certificate III or IV and previous experience is preferred. A position description can be obtained by emailing principal@sjkorumburra.catholic.edu.au Applications should be made in writing, include the names and contact numbers of three referees and forwarded via email to The Principal, Mrs Michelle Charlton at principal@sjkorumburra. catholic.edu.au On appointment, the successful applicant will require a current Victorian Police check and a current working with children’s check. Applications close Friday 8th July 5pm.

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WATER VOLUMETRIC CHARGE: All areas. Applicable from 1st November 2016. $1.75 cents per kilolitre (1,000 litres). WASTE WATER SERVICE CHARGE: All serviced areas.

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Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

30.2 Hours per fortnight, ongoing role A Grade 4 Registered Nurse is sought to assist people living in the community with a newly diagnosed chronic disease. You will help clients understand their individual needs, and work towards achieving their health goals by implementing a goal-directed model of care. This role works closely with the Primary Care Nurse, Hospital Admission Risk Program staff and the broader multi-disciplinary team to prevent avoidable admissions to BCH. The role program aims to improve client self efﬁcacy to manage their illness and to access timely and appropriate health care. To be considered for this role you will: • Have experience in managing a caseload of clients • Demonstrated understanding of an active service model of care, health coaching and motivational interviewing • Knowledge of the range of issues experienced by people living with chronic disease, and in particular COPD • Demonstrated administrative and computer skills to meet the program requirements • Demonstrated empathetic, respectful and professional attitude, adhering to high ethical standards • Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and organisational skills • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and as a member of an effective team Applications should include your Professional Resume, covering Letter that addresses the Key Selection Criteria within the Position Description, and 2 professional referees. Please address your application to Paul Greenhalgh, General Manager, Primary & Community Services paul.greenhalgh@basscoasthealth.org.au or by post PO Box 120, Wonthaggi VIC 3995. To obtain a position description please go to www.basscoasthealth.org.au For any enquiries please contact Paul on 5671 9230. Applications close Monday 11 July 2016

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COST ACCOUNTANT/ASSISTANT TO COMPANY FINANCE OFFICER Leading Meat Export manufacturer has a fulltime position for an experienced Cost Accountant with Financial experience, working with in a listed company. Meat Industry experience an advantage Position Overview This role exists to provide production costing/ financial information to the owners and managers of the business in a timely manner. Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities • Provide monthly costing reports in a timely manner • Ensure the cost of goods sold amount in the financial accounts is accurate • Provide product individual product costs to support the sales decision makers • Analyse monthly general ledger accounts and provide explanations for any major variance • Provide advice to owners and managers in relation cost reduction measures • Provide departmental managers with advice on costing of new production processes • Construct and monitor cost effective data accumulation systems Competencies Required (knowledge, skills and abilities) • Degree qualified • Strong experience in process yields and joint product costing (at least 5 years) • Strong analytical skills • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Customer Service focus • Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Word and Excel • Good attention to detail • Ability to organise and plan NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organisation. Please address your resumé to: Email address: sunny.wilson@tabro.com.au Applications close 13th July, 2016

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for sale

livestock

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175.

HAY - small squares, approx 200, Mardan. Ph: 5664-1320.

BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.

FIREWOOD: Split red gum, premium split red gum (small), ironbark hardwood mix. Pick up or delivered. Loaded and sold by weight. Utes, trailers or load your own boot. Ask about our shared delivery cost. 20kg bags to go. EFTPOS available. Open 7 days. Corner Charity Lane & SG Hwy, Foster. 5682-1508. FIREWOOD - local messmate/stringy bark, cut/split, delivery available. 10 cubic metres $900, 6 cubic metres $600. Ph: 0437176187. HAY for sale. Top quality vetch oaten straw. Feed test available. For delivered price ring Greg 0429-822544.

HAY - wheaten, oats, vetch and straw. Top quality, shedded, feed test available. For delivered price call Greg 0429-822544. MURRAY garden tiller, 5hp, Briggs & Stratton, $200 ONO. Ph: 56625075. PINE MULCH, suitable for calving, farm tracks and gardens. For delivered price call Greg 0429-822544. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200 x 50 x 2.4 $12.10 each, 200 x 75 x 2.4 $16.75 each, 200 x 75 x 3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417530662.

HAY for sale, lucerne hay, pea hay and barley straw. Contact Joe 0429-138748.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 5681-2261.

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MONSTER COMBINED GARAGE SALE 17 CUSACK ROAD, LEONGATHA Men’s, ladies, kids clothing, toys, games, books, DVDs, CDs, bikes, sporting, camping & ﬁshing gear, furniture, electronics, ski wear & more!! FRIDAY 8th ~ noon - 5pm SATURDAY 9th ~ 8am - 5pm SUNDAY 10th ~ 9am - 3pm

deaths

PAM HERRALD

McKEAN - Gordon. 17.6.1924 - 1.7.2016 Aged 92 years Passed away peacefully at Heritage Gardens, Bayswater. Beloved husband of Doreen, loved and loving father and fatherin-law of Lyn and Lynton, Jacki and Pat (dec), Ian and Carolyn and Leonie and Craig. Adored Granddad of Karen and Lee, Tracy and Craig, Matthew and Jules, Sherelle and Shane, Kimberley (dec), Justine and John, Scott and Allie, Luke, Christy and Liam. Great Granddad of Dylan, Indi, Kiara, Darcy, Ryan, Adam, Zach, Blair, Tylar and Jayden. We’ll miss you Mac.

ZEUSCHNER - Geoff. Passed away June 30. Loved brother to Sylvia and Roy (dec). Favourite uncle to Owen, Ray, Daryl and Pam, and families. Rest in peace.

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FARRAR - Jack. Passed away 7.7.2009. My darling you are always in my thoughts, and with me every day, miss you so much. Your ever loving wife Lily.

deaths BROADWAY - Annie. 1962 - 2016 At rest after a long illness. Loved, respected and honoured by her family and friends. She will forever.

missed

There will be a Community Celebration for Annie’s life at the RACV Inverloch Resort on Sunday, July 24, 2016 at 2pm.

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Sitting in a busy HR team reporting to the Senior Manager People, Learning and Culture the role will provide a wide range of OH&S and HR related duties whilst managing OH&S for all LCHS programs including volunteers. This role will be expected to provide OH&S/HR advice and support to management and staff across the organisation in a responsive and professional manner. The OH&S/HR business partner will work closely with the team providing support in the development and implementation of a range of human resources strategies, including the management of organisational training activities, delivering high quality advice, assistance, coaching and mentoring to all staff. This role will also provide assistance and support to the more senior HR Business Partners giving exposure to a range of generalist activities where required. For more information please contact Anne Coxall, Senior Manager People, Learning and Culture on 5136 5304.

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funerals McKEAN - The Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Gordon McKean will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church Ringwood, 40 Warrandyte Road, Ringwood on Friday, July 8th, 2016 commencing at 2pm. Please be aware there is limited parking at the church. A private cremation will follow.

Ofﬁce and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au

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Mirboo North & District Community Foundation Inc. (MNDCF) is a charitable philanthropic organisation which works to make a positive and lasting difference to people living within the communities of Mirboo North and District encompassing Thorpdale, Boolarra, Yinnar and Dumbalk. MNDCF has distributed grants exceeding $500K to over 60 local charitable organisations since our establishment in 2010. The Board is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic leader to replace our current Executive Officer (EO), who is retiring. Reporting to the Board through the Chair, the EO is responsible for the day-to-day management of MNDCF and for developing and executing strategies with the objective of enhancing the value and effectiveness of the foundation. Key selection criteria are: • Working creatively and with empathy within a local rural community setting to produce positive outcomes in an ethical and effective manner. • Organisational and strategic policy development, monitoring and reporting to the Board. • Successful project development and management including meeting financial and governance requirements. • Community engagement specifically within small rural communities. • Developing active partnerships including locating and negotiating funding agreements with government, corporate, community and philanthropic bodies. Applications must be received by email Friday 29 July 2016, addressing key selection criteria and details of at least two referees. Commencement date around October 2016. To receive a copy of the Position Description please contact Derrick Ehmke for more detail: info@mirboodistrictfoundation.org.au mobile: 0418 301 092 www.mirboodistrictfoundation.org.au

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PROJECT MANAGER / CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR Currie & Brown is an international professional services consulting business with 1,600 staff and 50 ofﬁces globally. We employ individuals from the best available talent, individuals that align with our organisational values and demonstrate a high degree of professionalism that our clients expect. Currie & Brown provides consulting services to the construction industry, property and real estate industries and in this instance we are seeking to ﬁll a position for our Defence facility work in East Sale. This is a key role within Project Management department and would ideally suit an experienced Project Manager in the East Sale area. Position - Project Manager / Contract Administrator Location – On site at RAAF Base East Sale Position Description: • As part of a team, manage top tier contractor on behalf of the Commonwealth to deliver $200M+ of work • Assist the Project Leader and the team to manage and coordinate project activities on base • Assist the Project Leader and the team to manage and report to client stakeholders • Strong Contract Administration experience required • Onsite experience managing or working in a top tier contractor preferred • 7 years experience in the construction industry preferred • The company has a rental house near RAAF Base East Sale, which the successful candidate can live in at no cost if required An attractive salary package will be negotiated, commensurate with skills and experience. If you believe you can meet the challenges this role presents, send your resumé to AU-HR@ curriebrown.com Applications close on Monday 11 July 2016. A position description will be provided upon request.

Grinning winners: from left, Ed Beischer, Ben Beischer, Caroline Beischer, Rob Gray, Bill Barry, Mark Coulter and Sarah Lewis had a successful Saturday at the South Coast Athletics Cross Country.

Cross country success SOME 25 athletes toed the starting line of the South Coast Athletics Cross Country on Saturday in perfect conditions. Held in conjunction with regional Little Athletics clubs from Leongatha, Wonthaggi, Casey and Pakenham, the day celebrated involvement of all ages with many little athletes running twice, just for fun. Family involvement was a real feature as parents and children joined forces to race 3km and 6km races, with younger children tackling the 1.5km course. The Archer family had John join his three children while the Abdelrahim, saw dad Farouk, join son Hani’s successful day as other family members cheered enthusiastically from the sidelines. Ed and Ben Beischer reconnected with their old club, bringing in another family unit with Caroline having a go too. The Coulter family participation was real and needed as Geoff and Bev gave vital support on the course making sure all athletes, including their son Mark, didn’t take any fateful wrong turns. It was great to have Bill Barry, Rob Gray and Sarah Lewis tackling the course too. Line honours went to Ed Beischer with younger brother Ben next and Mark Coulter taking third in the 6km event. Alex Terry, Abigail McCulloch and Hudson McKay placed respectively in the 1.5km run while the 3km run was won by Bailey Morrell, Elijah Roewer and Marcus Sully respectively. The 6km men’s race was won by Ed Beischer with Ben Besicher coming in second ahead of Mark Coulter. The 6km women’s race was won by Jamie Lee Code, followed by Caroline Beischer in second and Georgia Bruns in third. South Coast Athletics thank Leongatha Little Athletics for its support and encouragement of the all age event.

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SPORT |

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Interleague boosts Alberton Juniors THE Under 12 Alberton Junior Football League Interleague Team kicked off the Gippsland Junior Interleague Football Championships with a nail biter against

Central Gippsland. After leading all day, the boys were beaten in the last seconds of play after a big comeback by Centrals at the Sale Football Ground on Sunday. Up against a formidable Bairnsdale opponent in game two, the team showed great

purpose to the ball and while undersized put up a great showing, going down. The last game for day one saw our boys up against Traralgon and Districts and from the first bounce the team was up, pushing forward and making the most of any scoring opportunities. A terrific win for the Under 12s to cap off a mixed

day of results and followed by a meal with all Under 12 and 14 families where over 160 people attended. On day two, the first match against Warragul was a tight affair, and although the scoreboard displayed a clear win to Warragul, our boys took it right up to them and in fact had much of the play for the

Team Alberton: back from left, Kelly Smith (trainer), Khy Davy, Billy Anderson, Archie O’Neill, Joe Soumilas, Ky Kleeven, Oliver Lemchens, Joel Cuman, Jack butcher, Luke Walker and Harrison Garlick. Middle from left, Glenn Bolam (runner), Benny Taylor, Tom Niven, Lachlan Gale, Rhien Hall, Will Sans-Morris, Bayley Sylvester, Oliver Dawson, Silas O’Halloran, Dave Anderson (runner). Front from left, Dan Garlick (assistant coach), Grant Walker (assistant coach), Tyce Kleverkamp, Kyle Yann, Kody Walker, Mark Lindsay (coach), Tyson Bolam, Jed Rosenow, Hayden Lindsay, Ben Soumilas (assistant coach), and Rod O’Neill (team manager).

• Leongatha Table Tennis

second half. Unfortunately this couldn’t transfer to the scoreboard and the team went down. In the last day, with four competitive games under their belts, the boys fought out a last gasp loss to Sale and Districts. It was a fantastic effort across the five games, played on high quality grounds, in the sun and against players from other leagues. There was wonderful support and encouragement shown

by all families with everyone pitching in to see our boys play their hearts out. The Under 14s met a powerful Warragul team in their grand final. The boys played well and held a narrow lead at quarter time and were slightly down at half time. They had the wind on their side in the third (premiership) quarter but Warragul’s players were too big and strong running the ball against the wind.

Dos and don’ts: with his eye fixed firmly on the ball Archie O’Neill’s appeared to model this number one rule to his Central Gippsland opponent as the two representative teams went head to in the interleague carnival.

Alberton could not get past centre half forward in to the scoring zone. The last quarter Warragul ran away with the game winning 58 points to Alberton 18 Alberton’s best Under 14s were C. Smith, K. Benson, J. Wilson, D. McRae, M. Nicholas and K. Pavlou. AFL Gippsland oversaw the administration of the event for the first time and senior operations manager, Tim Sexton said the carnival was a great success. “Representative carnivals give young players a great opportunity to test themselves at a higher level and we saw some fantastic football played across the three days,” Mr Sexton said. “We were extremely fortunate with the weather and had great assistance at each of the venues ensuring everything ran smoothly. “Thanks goes to the countless volunteers and parents for making it all possible for the kids.” The Evans Petroleum Cup Under16 and Under18 carnival will be held at Traralgon West Sporting Complex tomorrow Wednesday, July 6 featuring teams from Gippsland’s five senior football leagues.

• Wonthaggi Table Tennis

Dom the Dominator A win to the big fish IN the 2015 spring competition final, Dom Murdica played in a losing side. From the first point he played in the Leongatha Table Tennis A Grade autumn competition final on Tuesday night, Murdica showed he had no intention of repeating result. Playing for team Vultures as their number two player he started by taking down opposition team M&M’s number one player, Alan Fletcher. Dom and Alan play vastly different styles of the game: Dom has a brick wall type defence sprinkled with aggression, while Alan looks for every opportunity to attack using his defence shots to try to set up an opportunity to attack. On this occasion Dom had set up an almost impenetrable defence barrier, and it was his absolute determination not to lose that frustrated Alan into making errors and trying to go for that little bit extra to get one through Dom’s defence. It was a fantastic game to watch with Dom winning the rubber 11-4, 5-11, 11-8 and 12-10. Dom then combined with the association’s top player, Allan Robic, in the first of the Doubles against M&M’s Martin Stone and Bryce Holwerda.

This was always going to be hard for M&M’s to win and with Dom’s impeccable defence and Allan’s superb attack shots the Vulture team cruised to an 8-11, 11-7, 11-6, 11-8 win. With his team enjoying a 4 - 2 rubber lead Dom then had to play Bryce and at one game all the vital third game was a ripper with long rallies, superb defence and scintillating smashes by both players. Bryce set up a 9-7 advantage and looked likely to

win but Dom dug very deep and scrambled back to level at ten all. It was then point for point to fifteen all before Dom won the next two points to go up 2-1. With his tail up and sailing with the wind Dom won the next game to take the rubber and an unassailable 5-2 rubber lead for his team. Vulture’s Allan Robic and Kathy Campbell won the second Doubles 11-7, 11-8, 11-8 to seal the win 6-2.

Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association A Grand Finals were held on Wednesday evening, June 29. Bruce Harmer and Archie Paxton (Barracoutas) defeated Fred deBondt and Sebastian Vethanayagam (Garfish) 3 - 1 in a fantastic match.

Batting on: Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association Grand Final runners-up, Fred deBondt and Sebastian Vethanayagam. Left, Grand: Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association Grand Final winners, from left, Archie Paxton and Bruce Paxton.

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Unlooked for run brings Team 18 home Determination: Dom Murdica was determined not to lose this time around and put in an outstanding Singles performance against Alan Fletcher to win his autumn competition final. It capped off a purple patch for both the club and Mr Murdica with his team winning the Grade D3 Jack Gilbert Memorial Shield at the Country Week Championships in Bendigo recently.

Sweet victory: from left, Dom Murdica, Kathy Campbell and Allan Robic provided further reinforcement of the saying, ‘winners are grinners’ after their team Vultures won the Leongatha Table Tennis Association, A Grade autumn competition final on Tuesday, June 28.

INVERLOCH Tennis Club held the final of its summer night Doubles competition on Wednesday night, June 29. Team 18 (Shane Clements, John Cantwell, Wes Maxwell and New Zealand Bachelor of the Year, Rob Ewing) was continuing its improbable run, coming off a perilously close semi-final the week before. The team took on the might of the season leader Team 1 (Russell Trezise, Nick Rigby, John Hynd and Vicki Young). Working to the old saying Step out to play and the showers will stay away (coined on the night by your correspondent) the players bravely took to the courts in light drizzle which dutifully stopped on cue, leaving the lights reflecting off a sodden playing surface. The first sets were going to serve, despite Ewing’s customary guile and Clements ambition at the net, flying the flag for the family clan in the absence of his son and last year’s

winner, Jack. The final scores were one set a piece, 8-6 on both courts, with the Clements’ match hinging on a single point when he drew young Nick Rigby into missing a powerful shot down the line courtesy of his antics above the net cord. In the second round of matches, commencing in light drizzle, Clements and the ever reliable Maxwell took on Hynd and the valiant fill-in Trezise, while Rigby and Young came up against the solid combination of Cantwell and Ewing. The second of these was the decider for the night, a match where the score line didn’t reflect the flow of the game, with Rigby and Young playing fine tennis but losing vital points to allow Cantwell and Ewing to slip out to a 6-2 lead. The last two games followed the same vein. Final score 8-2. On the other court Hynd and Trezise were serving like men possessed, putting their team in front as the final tape beckoned. But the air was taken

from the contest when the result came through from the next door court, allowing Clements and Maxwell to claw back level, taking out the tiebreak 7-3. So at the final count Team 18 took home the coffee mugs three sets to one, completing an unlooked for run through the finals while Team 1 players contented themselves with having been the most consistent

throughout the season. Thank you to Craig Nuske for preparing delicious salads and cooking on the barbecue on the night. If you are interested in playing, our next competition is played on Wednesday and Thursday nights and starts on July 27. Enquiries can be made by contacting Shane on 0413 339 341.

Power play: back from left, Vicki Young, Nicholas Rigby, Robert Ewing, Russell Trezise and front from left, John Hynd, Shane Clements, John Cantwell, and Wes Maxwell were those who battled for the honour of being on one of the winning teams, Team 1 or Team 18, as the Inverloch Tennis Club summer night Doubles competition reached its climax on Wednesday night.

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Black ties glamorise Sharks THE Tarwin Football Netball Club hosted its hugely successful Black Tie night at the Venus Bay Surf Lifesaving Club on Saturday night. The annual event attracted a great

turn out with players and supporters dressing in their finest attire for the evening with a touch of blue and white. The night was particularly distinctive as it was the first time it was held at a venue outside the club’s own social rooms.

A mock election was held on the evening with Jace Butler and Blake Slater’s ‘Shooter, Fisher and Farmer’ party coming out on top. A free bus escorted attendees to and from Leongatha, Inverloch and Tarwin Lower to the venue.

Left, Dressed to kill: Josh Chalmers and Robert Brack were on the losing team earlier in the day with a defeat at the hands of Fish Creek but it was win win at the gala Black Tie event on Saturday night. Right, Stylish duo: Trina and Rob Houston showing the club colours with a touch of black at the Tarwin Football Netball Club’s big social event of the season.

The fairest: from left, Bec Cooke, Kelly McRae, Tayla Robb, Bec Cardy, Lucy Gair, Freya Carbone, Bronte Robb, Rach Cameron, Bri Robb, Trina Houston and Kathleen Brack posed for a photograph on Saturday night before enjoying Tarwin’s black tie annual social night.

Mirboo North decks the hall MIRBOO North’s inaugural ‘A Night in the Boo’ was a grand evening of dinner and dancing for 183 guests. Organisers Stacey Harriage, Jessie Holland and Christina Stoeterbecker created the evening to celebrate the community, showcase creative local businesses and to mark the halfway point of the Mid Gippsland Football Netball League season. With a vintage glamour theme, the event was a sell out well before the night. Jordan Garth, a local musician, and his Melbourne based band ‘Chasing August’ had the dance floor rocking after a delicious meal at beautifully styled tables. The two course feast

was created by Jacinta Hicken and her team from Jacican using all locally sourced produce. The evening was a collaborative event which showcased the talents of many in the town who also had the interior of the shire hire looking outstanding. While any money raised from the bar sales will go to the MNFNC, the night was not intended to be a fundraiser and ticket prices were kept intentionally low to only cover costs and encourage attendance. The Mirboo North Cricket Club staffed the bar in support of the event. In keeping with its motto, Good Sports, MNFNC offered a courtesy bus service to and from the event to ensure the safety of guests.

Right, Peerless beauty: from left, Ashlee Hilliar, Jessie Holland and Dani Hilliar at the evening of fine food and dancing. The event was organised to not only mark the midway point of the Mid Gippsland FNL season but to celebrate the Mirboo North community as a whole.

Guys and dolls: from left, Alana Napier, Beau Linforth, Amber Sanders, Bec Tompkins, Kiara Gervasi, Adam Miller and Claire Livesey at the event which was booked out well in advance of the night.

Fun times: from left, Geoff Higgins, Finley Smith, Paula Vella and Dean Vella. Mrs Vella from Vintage Gipsy was one of the creative talents behind the beautiful styling of the Mirboo North Shire Hall.

Bells and whistles: from left, Natalie Burke, Jessie Mattock and Ellie Marotta did not hold back when it came to dressing for The Great Gatsby theme at the Dalyston Football Netball Club’s ball on Saturday night.

Dalyston dances night away DALYSTON Football Netball Club joined the party season with a Great Gatsby themed ball held at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on Saturday night. Heels were kicked up well into the night with the band Lionel Loves Vinyl providing the tunes that had everyone rocking.

Ironed out: from left, Kyle Kirk, Brad Fisher, Joe Alexander, Clay Tait, Chris Graham, Andrew Gennaccaro, Kainen Schrape, Paddy McKenna, Joey McKenna, Glen Parker and Blake Carew matched the women for style at the Dalyston Football Netball Club ball.

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SPORT | BOWLS Mardan Indoor ANOTHER week saw another reasonable turnout at Mardan Hall. Being school holidays we had a young man called Heath come along with his grandad,

Inverloch INVERLOCH’S mixed social bowls days held on Wednesdays and Sundays during the winter off season have been unusually popular this year. The availability of a synthetic green which is playable most days, even after heavy rain, has no doubt helped. Wednesday’s social game

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Russell Grady, who was on baby-sitting duties. There were enough players for us to repeat last week’s format with four teams playing two games of 10 ends and, unlike last week, only three teams attracted 37 players completing two 12 end games around 3.30pm in teams of four and three with two, two game winners. Winners with 37 points and 27 shots up were Mike Yates (s), John Arnold and Huie Nation. Runners-up with 37 points and 13 shots up were Cynthia Hensley (s), Harry Dunn, Christine Gillman and Klaus Salger.

managed to get wins on the board. That’s not to say the other teams performed badly, they had their first games hanging in the balance at the final end and just came up short of the win. Sunday’s mixed social game brought 27 bowlers out on a coolish day to play two games to play one 12 end and one 14 end game of two bowl triples, which produced two, two game winners. The winner with 36 points was Terry Seaward’s team, Rae Haynes and Judy Parker. Runners-up with 35 points were Paul Davis (s), Norm Hughes and Peter Dalmau.

A similar scenario played out in the first game between Tony Allen-Clay and Vito’s teams with the game locked at a draw with one end to play. The last end fell to Tony and his team with a four on the Next Friday, July 8, will be the fortnightly members’ lucky number draw worth $70 this week, if the winner is present otherwise increasing by $10 each night until collected. Inverloch will stage its next Open Pairs event on Saturday, July 16 and players wishing to enter are asked to contact the club as only one or two teams are still needed for a full house.

last end. As usual the winners changed mats and it was game on to see if the first round losers could repeat last week’s performance and pull off a win. Unfortunately only one of them did and they managed to take the runners-up position at the end of the night.

It was another enjoyable night and most games were pretty close. Winners with two wins were John Chadwick, Ann Plowman and Tony Allen-Clay (s). Runners-up with one win 11 ends were Kristy Rutjens, John McColl and Vito Serafino

(s). Mardan has one team, left in the Pennant mix this year. Mardan Purple will play the preliminary final against Foster/Fishy after a win over Korumburra Blue last week. Let’s hope they can make it through to the final next week.

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Stage set for bowls final LAST week began the first of the finals matches. The game between Foster Fishy’s and Korumburra Blue went down to the wire. Korumburra Blue stormed away for the first half with Foster Fishy’s looking very forlorn. With a very late start to their scoring Foster Fishy’s then came back fighting to level the scores at twenty all with three

ends left to play. A well fought battle right to the end saw Korumburra Blue finish the night with a one point victory which sees them straight through to the grand final in two weeks. The second game between Korumburra White and Mardan Purple was well contested also. It began along the same lines as the other, with Korumburra White taking the lead for the first half of the game

then Mardan Purple turning the game around and finishing with a six point winning margin. So next week the match between Mardan Purple and Foster Fishy will be well fought for a position in the grand final. Again a reminder of our Annual Tournament coming up on Sunday, July 10. The club looks forward to seeing you all there and as always, good bowling to everyone.

South Gippsland Bridge Club Runners-up: from left, Peter Dalmau, Norm Hughes and Paul Davis were runners-up of the popular off-season social bowls at the Inverloch Bowling Club.

Runners-up: from left, Hans Salger, Cynthia Hensley, Chris Gillman and Harry Dunn were runners-up at Inverloch Bowling Club’s Wednesday game.

Winners: from left, Huie Nation, John Artnold and Mick Yates made up the winning team at Inverloch Bowls Club Wednesday game.

Winners: from left, Judy Parker, Terry Seaward and Rae Haynes were the winners of the ever popular off-season social bowls at the Inverloch Bowls Club with the availability of a synthetic green making a difference to the number of bowlers attending.

Friday, July 1, Pairs at Inverloch. WINTER took its toll by Geoff Whiting and Sally on numbers last week Murray-White with 55.19. Monday, June 27, Pairs with several pairs reat Meeniyan. located to warmer First were June Metcalf climes. and Colin Cameron with a Winners of the closely contested Pairs event with 64.04 percent were the ever talented pair of John Sullivan and Alan Johnston. Second place was taken by Kathy Geyer and Leila Bell with a strong 57.78 percent closely followed in third by Philip and Neville Chapman, always ready to challenge with 57.41 percent. Fourth place was taken

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TIDES Knights down but behold 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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CUP Round 2 - Leongatha vs Phillip Island Women Down numbers due to school holidays, Leongatha Knights went into the second round of the cup slightly weakened. There was strong possession from both teams throughout the first half, with new player Susannah Babos making consistently good runs. Leongatha played a strong defensive game but an unfortunate fumble in the box put a goal on the sheets for Phillip Island. Phillip Island continued its excellent passing in the second half with Leongatha falling slightly short of the mark in delivering on its offensive plays. Caitlyn Beath and Mimmie Ng both played strong games in the midfield with Leongatha Knights goalie

Rene playing a superb game. Unfortunately a second goal from Phillip Island saw the game end 2 - nil in their favour. Phillip Island 2 defeated Leongatha 0.

Under 16 Leongatha Knights fielded a team that was missing four of its regular team due to school holidays and illness. Against a strong Phillip Island side this looked to be a disaster but after starting the side with only 10 players it was the Knights through Caleb Chatelier who had the first shot on goal and this hit the cross bar and bounced out. In a match that finished up being very even the Leongatha side showed maturity to cover for each other and work hard to keep the Island attack at bay. With Curtis Rintoule,

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club SECTION D - TRV 20m Prone Pennant. Round 7: Brunswick 484.016 defeated Lilydale/Warburton 463.006; Leongatha 485.017 defeated MCC B 480.017; Camberwell/Hawthorn 474.013 defeated by Lancefield 486.018; Albury 485.018 bye. The best shooter for Round 7 was John McMaster (Lancefield) scoring 100.006. Ladder: 24 Leongatha/24 Albury/20 Lancefield/16 Camberwell-Hawthorn/16 Brunswick/8 MCC B/4 Lilydale-Warburton. We shoot Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the Leongatha Receration Reserve. Any inquiries, please call Rob Spratt 5664 2358.

Tom Roberts and Jordan Rintoule marshalling the defence it enabled the midfield of Sam Bainbridge, Billy Manicaro and Will Baker to have some freedom to push balls forward and allow Caleb, Hayleigh Bashaw and Luca Bobe to attack the Island goal. Knights were helped out when Evie Bath made it to the field to bolster the defence. This made the side more balanced and allowed Curtis to push up the ground on his trademark defence runs. It was still Phillip Island that was able to score first when it was able to keep the ball in the Knights defence and put one past Knights keeper Phil Smith. With this the only goal scored for the match it was a testament to both keepers as they threw themselves around to keep further goals from being scored. Both sides had their chances and with a little luck either side could have added to its total. This side is starting to play together and whilst it is still utilising a number of Under 14 players who put their hand up each week, it is looking like it could have a good finish to the season. Phillip Island 1 defeated Leongatha 0 Knights have the Cup bye next week and Leongatha will then host the Cup Finals on Sunday, July 17.

wonderful 66.67 percent closely followed by the ever steady Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope with 63.53. Third was the super consistent pair of Faye Rowlands and Frank Arndt with 55.21 percent.

Tuesday, June 29, Tarwin Lower. A strong field contested the Pairs event. Maureen Stiles and Viv

Westaway shone as they often do to take first place equal with the ever consistent Faye Rowlands and Pat West, both scoring a very strong 60.37 percent. Second were Mary McCaughan and Margaret Munro with an impressive 58.72 percent. Third were Norma Hannay and Marg Freeman with a very fine 54.81 percent. Winter Bridge will proceed as always at all three venues. Please consult the website for our program. Visitors and new players always welcome.

South Gippsland Field and Game Simulated Field Clay Target Shoot ON Sunday, July 3, 65 shooters enjoyed a 60 Tgts Novelty event for SxS and U&O competitors on an overcast but fine and windless winter day. The high gun for the SxS event was S. Silver with a score of 49. . The other place getters for the SxS event were AA: S.Silver 49, K. Jacobs 43; A: R. Miller 43, P. Passaren 42, J. Rooke 35; B: K. Hart 42, G. Cooper 38, R. Hemphill 30; C: L. Campbell 38, P. Minouge 26, M. Hill 20; Vets: G. Hart 39, J. Jennison 26, P. Breedon 25; Ladies: T. Jacobs 36, D. Woods 20, B. Hart 19; and Juniors: 0.

The high gun for the U&O shooters was H. Robbins with a score of 44. Other place getters for U&O were AA: S.White 33; A: P. Knox 38; B: H. Robbins 44; C: L.Verdon 34; Vets: J. Spinks 17; Ladies: M. Hogan 38; and Juniors: B. Lilley 31; H. Hamilton 28, L. Verdon 20. The next shoot will be a 50 Tgts Sim Grd event held on Sunday, August 7 starting at 11am at Hallston. If you are interested in trying Simulated Field Clay Target Shooting just come along, you will be made most welcome. South Gippsland Field and Game also had their second fox drive for the year in June which was attended by seventeen members who shot six foxes for the day.

Welcoming smiles: from left, Scott Grattan, Tracy Jacobs (first in Ladies), Kathryn, and Shaun Silver (first in AA).

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Election day riders sizzle THE Leongatha Cycling Club held out-and-back handicap racing over 42 kilometres from Tarwin Lower to Walkerville on Saturday with a small field of riders braving the wintery conditions. The field was a made up of a lone scratch rider, three small groups and one rider on a 20 minute limit. Brett Franklin on scratch had his work cut out giving a minute advantage to a strong group of four ahead of him. This group of Austin Timmins, Thomas McFarlane, Steve Allen and Harrison McLean with the aid of a tail wind were travelling at around 50kmph soon after the start making Brett’s task even greater and he was losing time on this group on the way out. Phil Hanley and Bernadette Fitzgerald from the 12 minute group were riding strongly as they crossed the ridge at the Cape Liptrap turn off with Mark Bensley from this group losing contact on the climb. The following chasing eight minute-

group duo of Leigh Stott and Oliver McLean had only managed to take gain around 30 seconds on Hanley and Fitzgerald as they passed this point. After turning at Walkerville the limit rider Graham Jans was caught by Hanley and Fitzgerald as they crossed back over the ridge on the return journey to Tarwin lower. It was tough going on the run back into the wind. Jans had lost contact with the leaders and Stott and McLean were caught by three of the 12 minute group now making a field of five with another eight kilometres to the finish and four riders still ahead of them. Hanley powered home for a comfortable win leaving the other riders stretched out over the last kilometres. In second place with a commendable effort was Fitzgerald, third and fastest time was Austin Timmins, fourth Thomas McFarlane, fifth Steve Allen, sixth Leigh Stott, seventh Mark Bensley, eight Brett Franklin, ninth Oliver McLean, tenth Graham Jans. In B Grade there were only five riders made up of mainly Juniors to tackle

an out-and-back handicap event over a flat 23 kilometres course. First away were Greg Bradshaw and Jack Allen on a 3.5minute limit, then Zach Stubs-Teylor (3min), followed by Kaleb Jans (1.5mins) and Thomas Fitzgerald on scratch. It was won by Jack Allen. In second place with fastest time was Thomas Fitzgerald, third Kaleb Jans, fourth Greg Bradshaw and fifth Zach Stubs-Teylor. As an Election Day theme a sausage sizzle was kindly provided by the Fitzgerald’s after the race, while the results and announcements were made. It was greatly appreciated by all. The racing next week is at Leongatha North on Sunday, starting at 9.30am.

Winners: from left, second Bernadette Fitzgerald, first Phil Hanley, third with fastest time Austin Timmins and Jack Allen winner of the B Grade event held over 42 kilometres from Tarwin Lower to Walkerville on Saturday.

Like father, like son, like mother RESULTS off the h S Stony Creek Go Cart Club finals on Sunday, May 15, Cadets: 1 Ryan Wyhoon, 2 Cooper Stapleton, 3 William Warren.

First win: Ryan Wyhoon in his Italian designed and built go cart following his first place win in Cadets class at the Stony Creek Go Cart Club finals.

The weather for the day’s racing started out fine but heavy rain later in the day caused some deep puddles. The first place getter was six year old Ryan Wyhoon who lost his first three races while the weather stayed dry but zapped the field in the wet. “He managed to keep it on the track and won his first race at his first ever race meet,” his father, Terry Wyhoon said. Anywhere else he wouldn’t even be out there racing as Stony Creek Go Cart Club is the only one to allow six year olds to race elsewhere it is seven. “This is to a large part out of my control,” Mr Wyhoon said.

IIt was motor racing i enthuh siast Les Small who said to Ryan’s father when he was still only five, ‘We need to get the little fellow into a go cart.’ ” The cart Mr Small (who has built cars that have won Bathurst) came up with is an ex championship winning cart built in Italy. When Allan Grice, two times winner of the Bathurst 1000, heard about Ryan’s win Stony Creek, he and Les Small swamped the six year old with attention which bemused his father who said, “It’s all I can do to get them to answer their phones.” Allan Grice went to the trouble of organising a trophy to present to Ryan when he knew he would be seeing the family at the V8 Supercars Championships in Winton in May. With support in high places it is no surprise Ryan loves the sport but Terry Wyhoon said, “I wait for him to ask to

bbe taken k ddown to the h track. k I don’t push it.” “It is quite nerve wracking to watch him racing at up to 70kmph and even more so for his mother. “He has a natural ability and drives well. I watched him slide around the turns on a wet track and I was amazed. “I was thinking, ‘Where did that come from; I didn’t teach him?” At his father’s admission, his boy has been around race tracks all his life and says it is a natural progression. All the same Terry Wyhoon said, “It will be his call. I see so many kids get pushed into it and it is not what they want. He has lots of other interests like all six year olds.” Dana Wyhoon says motor sport is part of her son’s life. She said, “He has such a level head he is the kind of kid you think must have been here before.”

Nurture: famed Australian motor racing driver Allan Grice presented six year old Ryan Wyhoon at Winton V8 Supercars in May with a trophy to mark his motor racing milestone.

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Keenly contested championships THE Leongatha Badminton Club recently held its club championship event with good numbers contesting and some excellent matches being played. A Grade singles: from left, Greg Marsman defeated Frank Dekker.

A Reserve singles: from left, Shaun Helms defeated Joel Langstaff.

In the coveted A Grade men’s singles event it was again old rivals Greg Marshman and Frank Dekker who played off for the prestigious title. Again it was Greg who proved too strong defeating a gallant Frank 15-5, however the scores didn’t reflect the closeness of the contest with Greg pulling away in the later stages over an ageing Frank. The A Reserve singles battle was definitely the best contested event for the night with brilliant matches played all the way through. Both semi finals were tiebreak sets between Alan McEachern and Shaun Helms, the set just going to Helms. The other semi final between Glen Kleeven and Joel Langstaff also went down to the wire, with Langstaff just

getting home. In the final it was again a close set going 15-13 to Helms who had a brilliant night and certainly produced the goods when it counted. The B Grade men’s singles was taken out by Ian Cole after an entertaining set against young star Brae Byrne, Ian’s experience shone through and Brae will learn a lot from the match, going down 15-13. In the doubles matches a strong field contested the A Grade doubles with Tim Bright and Joel Langstaff combining beautifully to take out the title over Greg Marshman and Phil Munro. Bright has always been an excellent doubles player and with Joel Langstaff in white hot form they proved too good winning 21-12. In the final event the B Grade doubles produced a great result for one of the club’s popular members, Lyn Missen. Missen teamed up with Ian Cole and both players really combined well. They defeated Dom O’Brien and Brae Byrne in the final which

highlighted how much Missen has improved this year. Well done. The event was again superbly organised by Greg Marshman. We have a week’s break for school holidays and resume play on July 12.

Results A Grade: Men’s singles Greg Marshman d Frank Dekker; men’s doubles Tim Bright and Joel Langstaff d Greg Marshman and Phil Munro. A Reserve: Men’s singles Shaun Helms d Joel Langstaff. B Grade: Men’s singles Ian Cole d Brae Byrne; doubles Lyn Missen and Ian Cole d Dom O’Brien and Brae Byrne.

B Grade doubles: from left, Brae Byrne and Dom O’Brien were defeated by Lyn Missen and Ian Cole. Below, A Grade doubles: from left, Joel Langstaff and Tim Bright defeated Gred Marshman and Phil Munro.

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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha golf SATURDAY was Medal Day at Leongatha with 74 players taking part in a stroke round. Winner of the medal, C Grade event and the Super Comp was Colin Moyle with a net 69. A Grade was taken out by Chris Leaver with a net 71 and John Eabry concentrated hard all day to take B Grade with a net 70. NTPs were Peter Jasper on the fourth hole, Rod Hopcraft on the seventh, Barry Attwood on the 14th and Peter Buttinger on the 16th. DTL balls were awarded to Daniel Ruffin, Bruce Hutton, Jon Smith, Rod Brown, Andrew Smith, Barry Attwood, Bryan McCorkell, Barry Stevens, Rod Hopcraft, Peter Brownlie, Nick Lafferty Snr, Peter Buttinger, Peter Hartigan, Peter Jaspers, Brad Courtney (Meeniyan Golf Club), Richard Nelson and Trevor Rickards. Forty eight golfers took part in Tuesday’s Stableford Competition with John Payne taking the A Grade honours with 38 points. B Grade was won by David Child with 37 points in a countback from Barry Hughes. NTPs were Peter Buttinger on the fourth hole, Alan Kuhne on the seventh, Greg Paine on the 14th and Geoff McDonald

Woorayl ladies AN enjoyable day was had by all at Mirboo North on Wednesday, June 29, for the annual Mirboo North/ Woorayl Challenge. Individual winners on the day were - Division 1 - Wendy Gervasi (Mirboo North) 34 points and runner up was Sharon Rayson (Woorayl) with 32 points. Division 2 - Sandra Hughes (Mirboo North) 30 points on a countback and equal runners up were Janet Thompson (Woorayl)

on the 16th. DTL balls went down to 32 points by countback and were awarded to Barry Hughes, Mick Oliver, Norm Hughes, David Forbes, Bruce Hutton, John Dalton, Will Norden, Barry Stevens, Wendy-Anne Parker, Keith Finney and Alan Edney. On Thursday 57 players contested an Ambrose Competition sponsored by The Inlet and Esplanade Hotels in Inverloch. The winning team, with a net 58, was a family affair with Lachlan and Ryan Thomas, Rod Brown and Norm Hughes taking the honours. Runners up with a net 61.125 was the team of Ron Paice, Jeff Brewer, Paul Luck and Peter Brownlie. NTPs were Jason Dennerley on the fourth hole, Ian Barlow on the seventh, Norm Hughes on the 14th and Mick Oliver. Balls were won by the teams of Peter Jaspers, Steve Fisher, Bruce Hutton and Jason Dennerley, Andrew Smith, David Petersen, John Barber and Ian Barlow, Kevin Scott, Chris Leaver, Nick Lafferty and Peter Hartigan.

Leongatha ladies THE course is continuing to hold up well despite the heavy rain, but fast greens and tricky pin placements were a chaland Rhonda Evans (Nirboo North), both with 30 points and could not be separated. Division 3 - Mary Beraldsen (Mirboo North) 34 points with runner up Jo Fennell (Woorayl) on 26 points. Nearest the pins - on the fourth - Inge Giliam (Woorayl), sixth - Heather Sullivan (Woorayl), 13th Janet Thompson (Woorayl), 16th - Lia Brent (Mirboo North). However, the overall winners were Mirboo North, defeating Woorayl by an average of 1.5 shots.

Tough competition: sisters Chris Gunn (left) and Ann Poole were the sponsors for the annual Mirboo North/ Woorayl Challenge. Anne is pictured handing the trophy back to Chris for safe keeping until next year when Woorayl will have the chance to win back the coveted trophy.

Korumburra ladies THE weather was ideal (for winter) to play the 27 hole

Foursomes Championships last Wednesday. Lee Clements and Marg Clasby (24 3/4) were the scratch and handicap winners

Winners: Marg Clasby and Lee Clements were the 27 hole Foursomes Champions at Korumburra Golf Club. They also won the daily 18 hole event with 75 ½ nett.

thestar.com.au lenge for some in last weeks’ stableford competition. Colleen Touzel, club member and resident florist, provided the trophies for both the grade winners and the nine hole competition. The A Grade recipient of one the beautiful scarves was Coral Gray (24) with 33 points. She was asked if she had played a different course. Glenyce McRobert (26) won the B Grade section with 27 points. The nine hole winner, with 13 points, was Marion Chalmers. Down the line ball winners were Marg Berry 31, Toni West and Dot Stubbs 28, Rebecca Thomas and Pat Pease 27 and Marg Griffiths 25. Marg Berry was the only accurate shooter on the 16th to win the nearest the pin. Saturday, July 2: Winner: Wendy Parker 15/76. Down the line: Marg Berry 80 and Linda Shannon 82.

Woorayl THE trophies for our fourball were provided by Trent Walters and Tom Ryan and it was also the qualifying round for the A. and G. Wilson Trophy. The fourball winners with 10 up were Jack Howard and Graeme Winkler from Tyler Hogan and Brian Hogan. Down the line balls to B. Stubbs, J. Baum; Dale Burge, De. Dwyer; G. Forrester, G. Fennell and Damian Burge, Da. Dwyer. Nearest the pins to Dale Burge and Warren Turner. The qualifiers were the winners and runners-up plus the first two pairs of the down the line balls. The ball raffle to ‘No Luck’ syndicate. Next week sees a par event with trophies provided by Panthers Mensland.

Korumburra THERE were 25 players on Saturday, July 2 for a stroke monthly medal (C.H.M.T.) competition, with trophies supplied by Trevor Herbert. A Grade: (4 hcp) M. Wrigley 69 net on countback P. Hopkins 69 net, P. Johnson 70, B. Clasby 70, P. Hornibrook 74, P. Vanagtmaal 74. B Grade: (26 hcp) M. Wrigley 73 OTS, D. Hislop 73 net on countback J. Wilson 73. Missed out R. Newton 74, A. Worthy 74. Nearest the pin: 1st D. Gow, 10th A. Worthy, 13th P. Hornibrook. Tuesday’s winner was M. Giles 40 pts and Thursday’s winner P. Vanagtmaal 34 pts.

Wonthaggi OUR nine hole midweek competition had a field of eight players. with a score of 141/116 ¼. Runners up in the scratch were Marg Young and Lynette McIvor with 155 gross and the Handicap runners up were Pam Eyers and Carie Harding with 118 ½ net. There was an 18 hole daily event which was also won by Lee and Marg with 75½ net, Pam and Carie were runners up with 79 net. Since there were no nearest the pins contested the next best score of 79½ by also earned a ball each for Marg and Lynette. There were some tired golfers after playing the 27 holes but fortunately all were still friends with their playing partners. One lady member went home with a muddy behind from venturing too close to the creek’s edge on the seventh hole.

The winner was P. Sullivan 16 points. Balls down the line: R. Hender 15, D. Brown 15. Our 18 hole midweek competition had a field of 10 players. The winner was G. Linguey 37 points. Balls down the line: G. Hewlett 36, G. Hewlett 34. On Saturday we played our July monthly medal with a field of 68 players. A Grade winner was M. Johnson 73 net, B Grade S. Brann 68 net, and C Grade and monthly medal R. Geyer 67 net. Well done Mr Geyer, top effort Buddy. Balls down the line: J. Burke 69, J. Strong 70, A. Yann 71, R. Walker 71, K. Bayley 72, G. hewlett 75, P. Foon 75, G. Ryan 75, A. Geyer 76, B. Howard 76, R. Vanagtmaal 76, P. Studham 76, S. Tiziani 77, T. Scholey 77. Nearest the pins: 2nd J. Strong, 8th R. Vanagtmaal, 13th J. Burke, 17th A. Geyer. Eagle 7th hole: M. Johnson. Putting: K. Bayley 27 putts. Have a great week and let’s hope the sun shines a little more.

Mirboo North Golf Club THURSDAY results: Competition: Stableford. June 30: Day winner: Richie Taylor (31) 40 points. DTLs: John McFarlane 33, Russell Pentland 31 and Connor Williams 30. NTP fourth: John McFarlane. Saturday results: Competition: Stroke Monthly Medal – Count Putts. July 2: Medal winner: Tom Whitelaw (5) 72 net C/B. DTLs: Ian Evison 72, Garry Shandley 74, Stu henning 75 and Doug Taylor 76 C/B. Second shot NTP first hole: Tom Whitelaw. NTP: Fourth: Stan Eviso, Sixth: Andy Soplakow, 13th: Andy Soplakow, 16th: Ray Matthews Eagle: Tom Whitelaw on the first hole. Next Saturday is Stableford sponsored by Paul Woodall, the Qualifying Round for the President’s Trophy. Sunday is the Wedding Bells Plate – Mixed Stableford Aggragrate.

Mirboo North Ladies THE Mirboo North versus Woorayl Challenge was held in lovely early winter conditions at Mirboo North on Wednesday, June 29 with a win to Mirboo North The winner of Division 1 was Wendy Gervasi with 34 points and the runner-up Sharon Rayson with 32 points, Woorayl. Up the line: Pauline LanWell done to the two newer golfers Tina Prosser and Lorraine Knox who took advantage of the drier day to play 18 holes. Next week is the July Monthly Medal (Stroke) and also the Silver Spoon playoff. The qualifiers are Joan Peters, Carie Harding, Lee Clements and Lyn McIvor. Plans are underway for our annual Bus Trip to Melaleuca Links in Inverloch on Wednesday, August 17. All women members are welcome to come and arrangements are the same as previous years. Please contact the club or other golfing friends if you’d like to go. Thanks to the many women members who assisted with the catering for Greg Spargo’s retirement luncheon last Sunday.

caster, Woorayl. The winner of Division 2 was Sandra Hughes with 30 points CB and the runner-up, Janet Thompson on 30 points CB, Woorayl and Rhonda Evans 30 points CB. Up the line: Faye Maynard, Woorayl. The winner of Division 3 was Mary Beruldsen with 34 points and the runner up was Jo Fennell with 26 points, Woorayl. Up the line: Lynne Winderlick. NTP: fourth hole Inge Giliam, Woorayl; sixth Heather Sullivan, Woorayl; 13th Janet Thompson, Woorayl; and 16th Lia Brent.

Wonthaggi Ladies AFTER last week’s torrid weather conditions Wednesday was a calm and balmy day without wind or rain. The benign conditions, though, that didn’t help our golf scores; winter days, however pleasant, equal winter scores. Each of the 14 girls was pleased to be out having a hit and the scores were as they were. One clever little possum Annie Tschiderer managed to come in with a reasonable (17) 31 points with Susan Jagoe (36) 28 awarded the runnerup. The par threes eluded all players, no awards.

BDL were given to Sev Piasente 26, Julie Evens 26, Maree Anderson 25, Delores Harvey 24, Donna Van Veenendaal 23, Pam Russell 23 and Marg Johnson 23

Fair strokes: winner Anne Tschiderer and runner-up Susan Jagoe were the best on a fine winter day at the Wonthaggi Golf Course with scores generally reflecting the season.

DTL: Josh Toner 36 Putting: Andrew Naylor Foster golf points, Col Pulham 35 points 25. TUESDAY, June 28: Stabland Norm Cooper 34 points. Nine hole: Andrew Nayeford. Friday, July 1: Nine Holes/ lor 19 points. Winner: Dave Hutchinson Chook Run. NTP: fourth Tony Vanin, 35 points. No golf due to inclement sixth Dave Hutchinson, 13th NTP: sixth Athol McGrath weather. Andrew Naylor, 15th Norm and 13th Josh Toner. Saturday, July 2: Medal Cooper and 17th Simon BarDTL: Fred Tyers 34 points, Stroke. wick. Peter Dight 34 points and Nev Medal and B Grade: TrevDTL: Clarke Gray 73, PeThompson 31points. or Jones 94-24-70. ter Dight 75, Andrew Naylor Wednesday, June 29: A Grade: Kevin Flett 8275 and Norm Cooper 75. Foursomes Stableford. 10-72. Ladies: Gayle Reid 98-21Winners: Barb Britten and Scratch: Kevin Flett 82. 77. Mary Ellis 29 points. Runners up: June Eddy and Alayne McKenzie 26points. NTP: sixth N/A and 17th Beth Curram. DTL: Beth Curram and Frances McGlead 25points, Rae Knee and Kaylene Morris 23points. Thursday, June 30: Stableford. Winner: Dave Hutchinson 38 points. Monthly Medal winner: Trevor Jones was presented the NTP: fourth Peter Dight trophy by Norm Cooper, the daily sponsor for Prom Kitchth and 17 N. Cooper.

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Meeniyan golf IT was a mixed week for golf with still some excellent scoring. Eleven people played on Tuesday, June 28, with Peter Wilson touching out Reg Hannay on a count back for the win. All players scored well with three quarters of the field scoring between 34-38 points despite the wind picking up for the last two hours. Thursday saw the weather deteriorate, making conditions tough, however seven brave souls took to the course and again 80 percent scored between 32 - 37 points. Congratulations to Rod Matthews for keeping it all together and coming away with the win. Saturday, July 2, was Monthly Medal day and again despite the cold temperatures and wind, scores were excellent. Sixteen players took part with Daryle Gregg successful with an impressive 67 net, beating A Grade winner Bob McGeary with 68 points net. Sponsor for the day was Bill Pratt and the club thanks him for his kind generosity. Week’s results: Tuesday, June 28: Stableford.

Winner: Peter Wilson (25) 39 points. Runner up: Reg Hannay (28) 39 points. Nearest the pin: Will Bullock on both the 2nd and the 11th. Best nine: Bruce Betts (34) 20 points. Thursday, June 30: Stableford. Winner: Rod Matthews (24) 37 points. Runner up: Col Stewart (26) 35 points. Nearest the pin: Daryle Gregg. Best nine: (Lucky) Frank Peile 19 points. Saturday, July 2: Stroke A Grade winner: Bob McGeary (16) net 68. B Grade winner and medal winner: Daryle Gregg (25) net 67. Putting: (short game specialist) Phil Johnston 28 putts. Bruce Betts is to be congratulated for his great form over the past few weeks, and consistency resulting in his handicap dropping three shots. The club wants to wish their curator Dave Thomson and his family all the best following a family crisis, and hope for a speedy recovery. Col Olden, Robert Boyle and president Paul Robinson

have organised a group of volunteers who are working tirelessly on the course, and they are to be commended for their efforts.

Medal winner: Daryle Gregg was the B Grade winner and the Monthly Medal winner at the Meeniyan Golf Club on Saturday.

Rod Matthews: took out Thursday’s Stableford event with 39 points at the Meeniyan Golf Club.

Meeniyan ladies A NICE field of ladies played Stableford on Wednesday. Great sunny winter weather greeted the ladies this week after the storms of last week. Fay Smallman was the winner with 31 points (32). Fay has been playing well lately in the winner’s circle again. The best nine was won by Irene Holm with 15 points. NTP second was Nancye Hammet and NTP second shot on 17th was Jan Roberts fresh from her holidays up north.

Success: from left, captain Veronica Park with winner Fay Smallman and trophy donor Rita Wells.

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Linda aims high By Sarah Vella A SHOULDER injury may have kept Kardella South pistol shooter Linda Ryan out of this year’s Olympic Games in Brazil, but she remains committed to the sport. The Commonwealth Games gold medallist now has her pistol squarely aimed at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. While recovering from her injury, Linda has been shooting left handed to keep her skills up. “I can’t wait to start shooting with my right arm again. Right now, everyone is training for the Olympics, so I will have a head start on everyone else for the Gold Coast games,” she said. “In the meantime, I will be supporting the Aussies at Rio. They rock.” Linda grew up in a pistol shooting family. Her father is a Commonwealth Games gold medallist and her mother has also been successful in the sport. Linda was 14 years old when she started shooting competitively.

“I was in the state team at 17 but from about the age of 19 to 26 I didn’t shoot very much at all,” she said. “I never gave up, I just slowed down and wasn’t really taking it seriously.” In 1992, Linda decided she was ready to get back into the sport competitively, with the Olympics in the back of her mind. When the announcement was made in 1993 that the 2000 Olympics will be held in Sydney, Linda decided the next seven and a half years would be spent working towards them. “I woke up especially to hear the announcement and from that moment I said I was going,” she said. Being selected to compete in shooting at the Olympic Games is a two-step process. To be eligible for selection, shooters need to represent Australia a particular events around the world. Then as a country Australia has to win a quota spot, and then selects a shooter to fill that spot. Linda shot with the Australian team for the first time in February 1995, which was also her first inter-

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South Gippsland baseball undermined THE South Gippsland Miners has been working hard this season to get its new home ground up and running. The club was looking forward to welcoming the community to watch all three teams play against the Sale Rangers, one of the largest and longest running teams in the league. Sadly, the Sale Rangers has decided it is too early to play so the event at the Miners brand new field located at Federation oval off Nerrena Rd, Leongatha next Sunday, July 10 from 9am will not take place. Whilst the Miners Club was busy promoting its first home day with the Sale Rangers and the first match, the Juniors at 9am, the junior coach of Sale decided this was too early to be out of bed. The Miners received notification of this on Friday, July 1 after the promotion of the day went on social media and find this shocking and disappointing for the whole South Gippsland Miners team. The undefeated U13 team had its heart set on being the first to play in competition on this brand new ground. The decision by the Sale Juniors coach can only be described as embarrassing for the Sale club and all involved and disappointing to the Miners. The LVBA was quick to attempt to offer a solution with the president Sam Gillett and the committee trying to adjust the roster to allow for a different team

on the fixture to be played, although unfortunately this also proved impossible due to the A Grade teams having a bye. Vice president of the South Gippsland Miners Baseball Club Tim Katz expressed great disappointment at the lack of league and community spirit offered by the Rangers but thanked the league president and said, “Unfortunately Sale is a big club with a big budget and it just doesn’t care! “This is so disheartening for our wonderful Juniors and with seven of our players due to represent the LVBA in the league team in the upcoming Interleague tournament to be played at Knox on July 16 and 17 with the very same Sale Junior coach Will Hector as its coach on the day. Despite this setback to the first home match”, the South Gippsland Miners still warmly invite the community to attend on Sunday, July 10. The U13s will play at the Chairo Christian School oval, Horn Street, Leongatha at 11am. The B Grade side will play at the same time on the new field (Federation Oval) and will be followed there by the A Grade players at 2pm. The club will have its canteen up and running and will provide a portable canteen to the Juniors and spectators at the Chairo oval. We hope to see a great turnout from our community in what will now surely become a match to remember.

national competition. She won the event and the quota spot, but did not go to the Atlanta Olympics in 1996. “I won the spot for the country, not for me. It was a very proud moment for me though,” she said. Linda continued to shoot with plenty of form and was selected to represent Australia at the Sydney Olympic Games. She said it was an “absolute honour” to shoot in Sydney, in front of family and friends, some of who travelled interstate to watch her compete. “I shot very well, but not to my full capacity. In the 25 metre pistol, which is my primary event, I came eleventh,” she said. “It was a bit disappointing that I didn’t shoot as well as I know I can, but it was amazing to shoot on home turf. Nothing can beat a home ground event.” Linda shoots in both women’s Olympic pistol events; the 25 metre pistol and the 10 metre air pistol. In the lead up to an international event, Linda trains five days a week, including two to three sessions on the range with the Outtrim and District Pistol Club.

However, a lot of her training isn’t done with a pistol in hand. “The main thing is mental discipline. When you start shooting it is about 50 percent mental, 50 per cent technical,” she said. “When the technical part is down pat, it becomes 90 to 95 percent mental. The challenge is to bed down the technical side and concentrate of the mental.” When not training or competing, Linda works at the Bass Coast Shire Council as executive assistant to the chief executive officer. “I couldn’t have got where I have without the support of council,” she said. Some of Linda’s most notable achievements in the sport so far include winning team gold and individual silver at the Manchester Commonwealth Games in 2002, team silver at the Delhi Commonwealth Games in 2010, all in the 25 metre pistol event. She also won team gold in the 2010 World Championships held in Germany in the 10 metre air pistol, which was the first time Australia had won gold in that event.

Setting goals: Kardella South pistol shooter Linda Ryan has her sights firmly set on the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games, after missing out on Olympic selection due to injury.

Trail provides fun ride FOUR local pony club riders rode their trusty steeds the full length of the Great Southern Rail Trail last week, a three day trip. Led by Gail Baker, Chloe Stock, Katelyn Jackson, Meg O’Loughlin and Nellie Yates left Leongatha at the beginning of the trail last Wednesday, bound for Stony Creek. Trixie Bishop joined them half an hour later on their journey. These riders except for Meg completed the full ride from one end to the other.

The first day they rode from Leongatha to Stony Creek, around 21 kilometres and spent the night at the Meeniyan Pony Club grounds at Stony Creek. Ms Baker said this was a relatively easy day’s ride, taking on the newly erected bridges around Koonwarra and the tunnel underneath the South Gippsland Highway. “The girls were lucky enough to have a beautiful sunny day to leave,” she said. The riders had a quick stop at the Koonwarra Recreation Reserve for lunch,

they arrived at their destination at Stony Creek with enough time to cool horses down and get bedding organised before dark. The second day saw the riders take on 35 kilometres from Stony Creek to Bennison. A few extra riders from the Meeniyan Pony Club joined them as well as Kevin Thorburn and Julie Barlow. After a quick stop at Fish Creek for lunch Kevin Thorburn took the riders on a little diversion to see some of the spectacular scenery along the

trail between Fish Creek and Foster. The riders arrived at Corner Inlet Pony Club grounds, in time for a hot shower and home delivered pizza for dinner. The last day of the ride was the hardest for both the horses and the riders. “The rain had been falling during the night and everything was wet, but they all bounced out of bed, packed everything up, had a big feed of bacon and eggs and headed out the gate by 10am,” Ms Baker said. “The weather improved a bit so at Toora we had a

short break to relax in the park, before heading to Welshpool for lunch.” After lunch, it was just six kilometres to Port Welshpool and the end of their epic ride. All the riders enjoyed their time, encouraging each other along the way. They also learnt about what it would have been like in the old days when the only transport was by horse. All finished their ride with smiles of achievement and big pats for the horses.

Ready for adventure: from left, Korumburra Pony Club member Nellie Yates on Woody, Mirboo North PC member Meg O’Loughlin on Wizard Sticks, Gail Baker from Meeniyan Pony Club on Active and Meeniyan Pony Club members Chloe Stock on Wrangler and Katelyn Jackson on Joe Cool were heading off from Leongatha towards Koonwarra last Wednesday, on a three day trek.

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Alberton netball Results - Round 14 July 2 A Grade: DWWWW 15 lt Foster 81, Fish Creek 41 d Tarwin 35, Dalyston 57 d Kilcunda-Bass 21, Korumburra-Bena 64 d Inverloch-Kongwak 32, MDU 30 lt Toora 49, Stony Creek 41 lt Phillip Island 55. B Grade: DWWWW 5 lt Foster 104, Fish Creek 43 lt Tarwin 49, Dalyston 68 d Kilcunda-Bass 27, Korumburra-

Bena 52 d Inverloch-Kongwak 37, MDU 36 lt Toora 51, Stony Creek 32 lt Phillip Island 49. C Grade: Fish Creek 34 lt Tarwin 46, Dalyston 63 d Kilcunda-Bass 10, KorumburraBena 43 d Inverloch-Kongwak 26, MDU 49 d Toora 42, Stony Creek 30 lt Phillip Island 53. 17 & Under: DWWWW 12 lt Foster 51, Fish Creek 38 d Tarwin 32, Dalyston 63 d Kilcunda-Bass 9, KorumburraBena 34 lt Inverloch-Kongwak

40, MDU 34 d Toora 17, Stony Creek 30 lt Phillip Island 55. 15 & Under: Fish Creek 34 d Tarwin 6, Dalyston 24 d Kilcunda-Bass 8, KorumburraBena 14 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 34, MDU 28 d Toora 21, Stony Creek 18 lt Phillip Island 36. 13 & Under: DWWWW 6 lt Foster 36, Fish Creek 27 d Tarwin 12, Korumburra-Bena 17 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 19, MDU 26 d Toora 6, Stony Creek 1 lt Phillip Island 35.

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Cool: Stony Creek’s Kasey McLoed was unflustered under pressure from her Phillip Island opponent. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz

Agendas: from left, Stony Creek’s Tarryn Anderson and Phillip Island’s Kelly O’Neil sail for the ball as one aimed for possession while the other fought to dispossess. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz

A Grade Kor-Bena ....................297.63 Dalyston .....................223.74 Inv-Kongwak .............167.39 Phillip Island..............152.25 Toora ..........................149.64 Foster............................92.93 Stony Creek................. 112.55 MDU .............................95.69 Fish Creek .....................69.51 Kil-Bass.........................54.00 Tarwin ...........................55.85 DWWWW.....................19.38 B Grade Kor-Bena .................... 311.42 Foster..........................216.67 Inv-Kongwak .............159.84 Phillip Island..............147.66 Toora ..........................159.06 MDU ...........................135.88 Dalyston ...................... 101.11 Stony Creek...................89.18 Fish Creek .....................78.99 Tarwin ...........................56.25 Kil-Bass.........................31.44 DWWWW.....................12.91 C Grade Kor-Bena ....................235.34 Dalyston .....................171.35 MDU ...........................156.84 Toora ..........................142.93 Inv-Kongwak .............123.21 Tarwin ........................102.85 Foster.............................93.09 Phillip Island ...............100.22 Fish Creek .....................74.19 Stony Creek...................72.43 Kil-Bass.........................29.70 17 & Under Dalyston .....................287.40 Kor-Bena ....................216.15 Inv-Kongwak .............195.61 Phillip Island..............147.96 Fish Creek ..................123.60 Foster..........................136.31 MDU ...........................134.74 Toora .............................53.00 Kil-Bass.........................47.57 Stony Creek...................54.69 Tarwin ...........................53.56 DWWWW.....................23.74 15 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............367.48 MDU ...........................216.38 Kor-Bena ....................174.26 Phillip Island..............151.09 Fish Creek .................. 112.03 Toora ..........................101.95 Tarwin ...........................59.07 Foster.............................84.77 Dalyston ........................65.84 Stony Creek...................53.29 Kil-Bass.........................44.08 13 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............488.35 Fish Creek ..................232.95 Phillip Island..............263.97 Kor-Bena ....................254.93 Foster..........................168.09 Tarwin ........................ 116.29 Dalyston ...................... 119.40 MDU .............................82.10 Stony Creek...................23.59 Toora .............................32.54 DWWWW.....................13.82

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Hang time: Parrots’ centre, Shannon Danckert pulls in a high pass, but Wonthaggi won the game by a single goal. More photos at www.mdphotos.net

Defence: Wonthaggi’s Alice Lindsay secures a vital rebound for her team late in the exciting A Grade match against the Parrots.

Parrots netball writeup A Grade Auction player: Kate McCarthy. Awards: Rusty Windmill - Kate McCarthy, Serafino’s - Taylah Brown. Another hard fought game, and who would have thought we would come away with another one goal loss to Wonthaggi. We just couldn’t find our rhythm and definitely had our chances with the score changing all game. Frustrating but that’s how it goes. Let’s leave it behind us and focus on our next game. ‘Go Parrots’.

B Grade Leongatha 46 d Wonthaggi 30 Auction player: Kate Rankin. Awards: Evans Petroleum - Kate Sperling, Sports First - Lucy Vernon.

What a controlled game played by all players. With a few players out we managed to combine well down the court, causing many turnovers. Awesome work girls.

iam, Baker’s Delight - Evonne Dekker. A great effort girls, well played. We will work on our mistakes at training and come out with a win next week.

C Grade

Wonthaggi 39 d Leongatha 29 Awards: Network Video - Simone Dekker, Baker’s Delight - Molly Kent. Great job girls, we really tried hard. Although we lost we all gave everything and did our best.

Leongatha 35 d Wonthaggi 34 Auction player: Ashlee Van Rooy. Awards: Serafino’s - Hannah Allen, Rusty Windmill - Kathy Reid. What a great hard fought win. A very strong defensive game all the way down the court. Let’s keep it up, finish strong and hopefully shake things up in September.

Under 17 Wonthaggi 47 d Leongatha 23 Awards: Bairs Hotel 0 Ashlie Gil-

Under 15

Under 13 Leongatha 37 d Wonthaggi 22 Awards: Leongatha RSL - Chloe Brown, Baker’s Delight - Mia Dennen. A strong start by Wonthaggi led to a hard fought win, our goalies being the difference.

Gippsland netball results Results - Round 11 A Grade: Sale 33 lt Morwell 58, Traralgon 45 lt Moe 50, Bairnsdale 39 lt Maffra 55, Warragul 36 lt Drouin 72, Wonthaggi Power 41 d Leongatha 40. B Grade: Traralgon 58 d Moe 31, Sale 29 lt Morwell 56, Bairnsdale 33 lt Maffra 69, Warragul 33 lt Drouin 40, Wonthaggi Power 30 lt Leongatha 46. C Grade: Traralgon 31 lt Moe 35, Sale 47 d Morwell 26, Bairnsdale 36 lt Maffra 50, Warragul 21 drew Drouin 21, Wonthaggi Power 34 lt Leongatha 35. Under 17: Traralgon 32 lt Moe 40, Sale 46 d Morwell 26, Bairnsdale 38 d Maffra 34, Warragul 22 lt Drouin 52, Wonthaggi Power 47 d Leon-

gatha 23. Under 15: Traralgon 24 lt Moe 32, Sale 29 d Morwell 14, Bairnsdale 33 lt Maffra 44, Warragul 26 lt Drouin 37, Wonthaggi Power 39 d Leongatha 29. Under 13: Traralgon 24 lt Moe 39, Sale 55 d Morwell 15, Bairnsdale 25 lt Maffra 26, Warragul 9 lt Drouin 34, Wonthaggi Power 22 lt Leongatha 37.

Ladders A Grade Drouin ........................159.49 Traralgon ...................144.75 Morwell ......................144.36 Moe .............................139.19 Wonthaggi Power ........96.95 Leongatha....................101.64 Maffra............................87.29 Sale................................69.57 Bairnsdale .....................64.98 Warragul ........................46.44

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B Grade Traralgon ...................143.85 Maffra ........................126.64 Leongatha ..................128.44 Morwell ......................108.70 Moe .............................104.21 Drouin .........................103.65 Bairnsdale .....................88.47 Wonthaggi Power ..........85.61 Sale................................77.41 Warragul ........................63.49 C Grade Sale .............................132.93 Traralgon ...................132.35 Wonthaggi Power ......143.12 Moe .............................140.00 Maffra ........................130.66 Leongatha....................109.27 Drouin ...........................76.30 Morwell .........................82.55 Bairnsdale .....................52.06 Warragul ........................49.14 Under 17 Sale .............................174.07 Moe .............................160.50 Drouin ........................152.98 Wonthaggi Power ......106.02 Traralgon ................... 117.09

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Maffra............................91.60 Bairnsdale .....................85.00 Leongatha......................68.52 Morwell .........................59.86 Warragul ........................52.76 Under 15 Wonthaggi Power ......149.83 Maffra ........................163.58 Moe .............................152.65 Traralgon ................... 114.78 Sale ............................. 113.31 Morwell .........................89.50 Leongatha......................81.28 Bairnsdale ...................109.39 Drouin ...........................63.15 Warragul ........................35.10 Under 13 Sale .............................268.25 Leongatha ..................139.84 Maffra ........................ 112.99 Moe .............................134.22 Bairnsdale ..................123.44 Wonthaggi Power ..........91.30 Drouin ...........................85.38 Traralgon .......................81.63 Warragul ........................41.05 Morwell .........................40.98

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Mirboo North netball results Results Round 11 B Grade: Mirboo North 70 d Yarragon 42. Best: Stephanie St Ellen, Mirj Geisler. C Grade: Mirboo North 44 d Yarragon 31. Best: Alexia Andrews. D Grade: Mirboo North 44 d Yarragon 32. Best: Mikaeli Hilliar, Sienna Falkingham. U17s: Mirboo North 27 d Yarragon 8. Best: Chelsea Loh, Monique Giardina. U15s: Mirboo North 47 d Yarragon 4. Best: Lucy Edmondson, Eryn Elgar.

Spread out: Inverloch Kongwak wing defence Kelsey Buxton had her fair share of the ball during Saturday’s A Grade match against ladder leaders Korumburra Bena.

Free fall: Mirboo North’s Ashlee Hilliar has the ball at her feet but no time to spare in what seems like a scene from a graceful ballet. In fact it is a fiercely contested B Grade game of netball between Mirboo North and Yarragon.

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Tigers’ fire burns bright SECOND placed Mirboo North conclusively accounted for Mid Gippsland finals hopeful Yarragon with an 88 point victory over the Panthers at Tigerland on Saturday. The only downside in the mighty Tigers’ convincing win occurred late in the game when dual premiership star, Jake Nash, crashed to the ground and severely injured his right shoulder. Both teams opened with ambitious fast moving footy before James Allen scored Mirboo North’s first goal from a free kick after seven minutes of play. Tom Reiske, Ben Richards and Brent Harriage intercepted well across half back and teammate, Dom Pinneri, booted Mirboo North’s second major by gathering and propelling the ball at top pace. Athough the Tigers had first use of the breeze it took them until the third term to completely knock the wind out of the Panthers’ sails. With Tim Farthing pro-

viding plenty of currency and big Ben Egan pulling down some impressive overhead marks, Yarragon stayed reasonably close to the Tigers until midway through the second term. Others in the thick of things for the visitors were James Harvey, Jarryd Kilday and playing coach Stewart Edwards. Yarragon lost momentum and drive when Tom Follett was involved in a heavy collision and had to be assisted from the field by club trainers. Mirboo North’s hard earned 19 point lead at the main break was handy, but by no means decisive. When the Tigers switched first gamer, Declan Allen, to centre-halfforward and moved Zac Kilgower into the ruck to start the third quarter, goals flowed more frequently for the home side. Winning the contested ball in the packs and releasing quality disposals over half-forward with speedy ball movement and targeted play, became a top priority for the Tigers. Immediately, the left footed Allen came into the picture and Jacob Blair brought up Mirboo North’s

sixth major to increase its lead to 25 points. Then, in quick succession, Luke Palmer added another and Cameron Le Page kicked a couple more as the Tigers continued to put the Panthers firmly on the back foot. Unfortunately, Yarragon’s set plays at the stoppages had suddenly become non-functional failures. Mirboo North’s indefatigable engine room activators, led by Josh Taylor, Isaac Abas, Hudson Kerr, Damien Turner, Pinneri, Clancy Bennett and Tristan Salerno, almost forced Yarragon’s onballers into relevance deprivation syndrome. Mirboo North’s overlap running game was so full of sparkle it pressured the Panthers’ defenders into unstrategic misalignments. At the last change, the Tigers were 11 goals ahead and the Panthers’ only major after half time had come from Damian Mann. Yarragon began the final quarter purposefully with a new release of energy and slammed home two goals, including a superb

set shot by Robert Wallace from outside 50. Where previously sporadic operating procedures only bore vague references to their game plan, the Panthers’ confidence levels and work rate efficiencies were now bearing fruit. However, Yarragon’s recovery was short lived, as Le Page registered his third goal, after Turner, James Allen and Bennett combined beautifully to land the footy in his lap. Later, Abas went forward and sent three successive shots through the high-diddle-diddle to bring his goal tally to four – a personal best for the giant ruckman. Josh Taylor finished off a brilliant best afield display with strategic inboard passes to Dwayne Gunn and Palmer that resulted in the Tigers’ final two majors for the afternoon. Reserves Mirboo North consolidated fourth position on the ladder with a decisive 82point victory over the struggling Panthers. Yarragon’s disappointing performance saw it drop out of the top five and

its percentage tumble. The mighty Tigers were coming off successive losses to Yinnar and YYN and played with fit-for-purpose determination that exposed the visitors’ lack of pace and their overabundance of skill errors. Speedy Damien McLean was at his evasive best for the home side with lots of twists and turns setting up target hitting passes by hand and foot. McLean’s dash and dare ensured the midfield was the Tigers’ command control centre. Another impressive performer for Mirboo North was mobile ruckman, James ‘Bubba’ Stewart, who made all the right moves by bursting open packs with unbridled

strength and vigor. Mitchell Stewart, Tim Holland and Steven Rogers were active around the goals for Mirboo North, with five, four and three majors respectively. Too often, the Panthers’ stuttering play resulted in slow ball movement through the midfield and into their forward line. Braveheart Yarragon skipper and key power forward, Keith Clerks, kicked a crucial goal but his opportunities to dominate were limited by infrequent and erratic deliveries from teammates. As well, Clerks appeared to be doubletagged by the Tigers for parts of the match, in order to restrict his effectiveness in the air and at ground level.

The 2016 NAIDOC Theme is ‘Songlines –The living narrative of our nation’. Songlines are the oldest living narrative of our nation and will be the focus for the 2016 NAIDOC Week celebrations from July 3 – 10, an opportunity for all Australians to come together to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait people. Club president Paul Pratt said he would like to thank the Mid Gippsland Football League for its support in holding this event and hoped the whole league would have an Indigenous round next year. “We want to pay our respects to our past and present Aboriginal members, who have contributed so much to our club,” Mr Pratt said. “We hope this event will also demonstrate our support and admiration for Australia’s first

people. “We invite members of the Aboriginal community to attend the day, which we hope will bring people together in a celebration of Aboriginal culture.” A welcome to country and smoking ceremony will be performed by Ronald Edwards, a well known Aboriginal artist. This ceremony is one of the most significant ancient ceremonies performed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Mr Edwards said the ceremony involved using various native plants local to the area, to produce smoke. “The smoke is believed to have cleansing properties and the ability to ward off bad spirits,” he said. Mirboo North’s Senior football and A Grade netball teams will wear a highly anticipated uniform, encompassing Gunaikurnai design by Ronald Edwards. Mr Edwards said when designing the uniform he drew on line works, as they are part of this area. “There are five stars, which represent the five clan groups of the Gunaikurnai. “The design is based on this place and the

snakes are part of the land back in the Dreamtime, they made the rivers and water ways,” he said. Mirboo North Senior coach Clancy Bennett said the round was a clear and practical way of demonstrating Mirboo North Football Netball Club is

an inclusive club. “It’s an opportunity to acknowledge past and ongoing contributions of indigenous people to our community,” he said. Mr Bennett presented the idea to the club committee based on his involvement in an Indig-

SENIORS LADDER Newborough ......... 211.00 Mirboo North ........ 196.39 Yall-Yall North....... 229.61 Yinnar ................... 153.76 Morwell East......... 103.71 Thorpdale ................ 87.71 Yarragon .................. 67.63 Boolarra ................... 81.17 Trafalgar ................... 38.33 Hill End .................... 39.20

40 36 32 28 26 20 16 12 6 4

RESERVES LADDER Newborough ......... 466.53 Yinnar ................... 257.53 Yall-Yall North....... 303.07 Mirboo North ........ 155.00 Thorpdale ............... 76.72 Yarragon .................. 69.08 Trafalgar ................... 63.40 Morwell East ............ 44.18 Boolarra ................... 43.74 Hill End .................... 23.28

40 40 36 28 20 16 16 12 12 0

THIRDS SENIORS Mirboo North 19.19.133 Yarragon 6.9.45

RESERVES Mirboo North 18.10.118 Yarragon 5.6.36

Mirboo North goals: I. Abas 4, L. Palmer 4, C. Le Page 3, J. Allan 2, D. Pinneri 1, J. Taylor 1, D. Allen 1, J. Blair 1, D. Gunn 1, Z. Kilgower 1. Yarragon goals: D. Mann 2, W. Webster 1, R. Wallace 1, J. Harvey 1, B. Egan 1. Mirboo North best: J. Taylor, I. Abas, H. Kerr, L. Palmer, J. Nash, B. Richards. Yarragon best: T. Farthing, B. Egan, J. Harvey, J. Kilday, S. Edwards, T. Mann.

Mirboo North goals: M. Stewart 5, T. Holland 4, S. Rogers 3, J. Moro 1, D. McLean 1, J. Stewart 1, D. Lockie 1, M. Green 1, D. Banks 1. Yarragon goals: C. Mitchell 2, Z. Heard 2, K. Clerks 1. Mirboo North best: T. Holland, M. Green, D. McLean, J. Stewart, D. Banks, S. Pratt. Yarragon best: L. Kilday, C. Mitchell, B. Gregg, B. Glover, B. Fleming, J. Kelly.

Mirboo’s five star welcome to country MIRBOO North Football Netball Club will celebrate an Indigenous Round during NAIDOC Week on Saturday, July 9 when it plays Newborough, a first in the Mid Gippsland Football League.

Mid Gippsland League

enous Round in the Wimmera Football League. “The club and players embraced the Indigenous Round and used it as a way of starting conversations and increasing awareness about Aboriginal culture. “This is what we are

hoping to achieve in the Mid Gippsland Football League.” The round will played at Mirboo North’s home ground. The club encourages all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to attend on the day.

Gold: to be worn for the Indigenous Round, the netballers and footballers will wear a uniform featuring five stars representing the five clan groups of the Gunaikurnai people. From left, Clancy Bennett Seniors’ football coach and Jessie Holland A Grade netball coach.

LADDER Mirboo North ........ 365.40 Yinnar ................... 244.50 Newborough ......... 203.76 Hill End ................. 145.68 Yall-Yall North....... 117.37 Trafalgar ................... 66.81 Thorpdale .............. 100.75 Morwell East ............ 33.91 Boolarra .................. 17.68

40 36 32 32 24 24 20 8 4

FOURTHS LADDER Newborough ......... 229.25 Mirboo North ........ 132.11 Trafalgar ............... 152.71 Yinnar ..................... 63.62 Yall-Yall North......... 36.78

87 75 66 25 0

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Newborough 9.14.68 d Yinnar 8.3.51 Boolarra 25.13.163 d Hill End 7.3.45 Yall-Yall Nth 24.10.154 d Trafalgar 2.5.17 Thorpdale 14.10.94 d Morwell East 10.9.69 RESERVES Newborough 11.11.77 d Yinnar 0.1.1 Boolarra 13.16.94 d Hill end 2.4.16 Yall-Yall Nth 12.12.84 d Trafalgar 4.1.25 Thorpdale 7.5.47 d Morwell East 5.11.41 THIRDS Yinnar 7.5.47 d Newborough 4.3.27 Hill End 25.15.165 d Boolarra 2.2.14 Yall-Yall Nth 7.10.52 d Trafalgar 6.8.44 Thorpdale 15.9.99 d Morwell East 3.6.24 FOURTHS Yinnar 9.2.56 d Newborough 5.12.42 Traralgar 11.9.75 d Yall-Yall Nth 2.5.17

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• Inverloch-Kongwak v Korumburra-Bena

Sea Eagles slay Giants ALBERTON ladder leaders Inverloch Kongwak easily accounted for the Korumburra Bena Giants

at Korumburra Saturday.

In what was a pretty straight forward game, the Sea Eagles maintained the pressure on its oppo-

sition, used the ball well and came away virtually unscathed. Daniel Houston did some damage to his ankle, but club co-president

Speedy: Korumburra Bena’s Brock Dorling showed his speed against IK’s Toby Mahoney in the Seniors match played at Korumburra on Saturday.

Bruce Clark was unsure of the extent. “There was not a lot of competition on the field, but our guys followed the direction of the coach and were able to try a couple of different things head into the finals,” he said. “Overall, it was a good effort from everyone.” Daniel Reid was back from injury after missing last week’s game against Stony Creek and managed to put three majors on the board. After the first quarter it was the Sea Eagles ahead 32 to 1. Korumburra Bena football club president Ross Besley said with three of their taller key players out, IK was too good on the day.

“They had bigger bodies and more experience. Our guys competed most of the day but were just not quite there,” he said. Mr Besley said Ben Fitzpatrick stood out on the day with some good football, as did Luke Van Rooye and Nathan Cant. A positive for the Giants was to come out of the hard fought defensive match with no injuries and with a bye to look forward to this weekend. The second quarter of the game saw the Sea Eagles pile on another six goals and four behinds to take a 71 point lead into half time. The second half of the game was dominated by Inverloch Kongwak, with Korumburra Bena restrict-

ed to just one goal and one point, both scored in the fourth quarter. Chris Whelan was the Giant’s sole goal scorer for the game. IK took out the match 168 to 8, stamping its authority as the one to beat

heading into the finals. Lucas McMillan kicked seven goals for the Sea Eagles, and Dylan Clark kicked four goals playing most of his game at half back and in the ruck.

Inverloch-Kongwak 24.24.168 Korumburra-Bena 1.2.8

terson, B. Schulz, B. Walker, C. Paterson THIRDS

Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: L. McMillan 7, D. Clark 4, T. Wyatt 3, D. Reid 3, T. Mahoney 2, T. Lomax 2, A. Cross 1, M. Billows 1, A. Soumilas 1 Korumburra-Bena Goal: C. Whelan 1 Inverloch-Kongwak Best: D. Clark, D. Reid, E. MacPhie, W. Hetherington, L. McMillan, A. Soumilas Korumburra-Bena Best: B. Fitzpatrick, D. Robbins, L. Van Rooye, N. Cant, J. Kilpatrick, N. Besley RESERVES

Inverloch-Kongwak 5.10.40 Korumburra-Bena 5.4.34 Leading Goalkicker: P. Whelan 2 IK Best: L. Johnson, J. Truman, B. Hayes, J. Ivanic, C. Spencer, D. Friswell KB Best: B. Harris, R. Muir, S. Pa-

Inverloch-Kongwak 19.15.129 Korumburra-Bena 1.1.7 Leading Goalkicker: H. McInnes 5 IK Best: A. Toussaint, L. Nunn, R. Alford, Z. Caughey, O. Hutton, L. Scott KB Best: B. Walker, C. Trewin, A. Walker, J. Anthony, J. Beckwith, K. Cosson FOURTHS

Korumburra-Bena 5.10.40 Inverloch-Kongwak 5.3.33 Leading Goalkickers: J. Bates 2, J. Pryor 2 KB Best: T. Halliday, K. Lia, W. Little, T. Whiteside, H. McNeil, C. Miller IK Best: R. Sparkes, T. Simpson, J. Pryor, J. Bates, J. Roylance, J. Benson

• Dalyston v Kilcunda-Bass

Dalyston claim redemption WITH redemption as motivation, Dalyston outclassed Kilcunda Bass in Saturday’s grudge match and took a massive 100 point victory. Kilcunda Bass caused an upset in round one when the team came together to defeat the reigning premiers by one point, and Dalyston was keen to quash any hopes of a repeat. From the first quarter, Dalyston asserted its dominance with impressive ball movement and beautiful entrances into the forward 50. Dalyston’s Chris Graham was the star of the show, proving to be classy in the forward 50, Graham outshining Kilcunda Bass’ leading

goal kicker Kael Bergles, scoring with five goals for the game. Although Dalyston wasn’t always accurate, its forward players outplayed Kilcunda Bass’ defence, which kept the ball away from the Panthers’ goal posts. While Kilcunda Bass’ Dylan Smith contested well in the ruck, Dalyston midfielders Clay Tait and Kristian Butler put pressure in the centre and made it difficult for their opposition to get a fast break. Adam Miller and Matt Edwards worked hard to keep defensive pressure up and battled well in mark contests, but a strong intent to win pushed Dalyston through. Dalyston had a handy nine goal lead over Kilcunda Bass going into the

halftime break. Kilcunda Bass gained some of its spirit back heading into third quarter, as Dalyston took its foot off the pedal. Although

Kilcunda Bass was still outscored by five points, its score crept up by 14 points. Set up by Bergles, Mitchell Cochrane kicked

the first goal in the fourth quarter, signalling the Panthers were not ready to give up. Despite this, Dalyston was gunning for percent-

Tough contest: Dalyston’s Darcy Brosnan attempts to break off Kilcunda Bass’ Dale Crawford’s strong tackle. Photo by Sue Crawford.

age and answered the goal with six of its own, sealing the Panthers’ fate. The final score read 129 to Dalyston, with Kilcunda Bass falling behind on just 29 points. Although Kilcunda Bass came off the ground disappointed, it now has a week off to regroup and be ready to come back fighting against Tarwin. Kilcunda Bass defeated Tarwin by about two goals when it faced off earlier in the season.

Tarwin is currently sitting eighth on the ladder and, although Kilcunda Bass will be the favourite to win, it will not be an easy match. Dalyston will use the league bye to prepare for its match against Stony Creek. Stony Creek has proven to be a finals contender this year and Dalyston will need to maintain its strong, collaborative team effort to continue to build finals momentum.

Dalyston 19.15.129 Kilcunda-Bass 4.5.29

KB Best: J. Born, G. Wallace, A. Jerrard, B. Jones, L. Smith, G. Wright THIRDS

Dalyston Goals: C. Graham 5, B. Fisher 3, B. Carew 2, G. Parker 2, M. Rosendale 2, K. Butler 1, B. Thornton 1, K. Kirk 1, D. Brosnan 1, M. Marotta 1 Kilcunda-Bass Goals: K. Bergles 3, M. Cochrane 1 Dalyston Best: C. Tait, C. Graham, K. Butler, K. Kirk, M. Whittaker, B. Fisher Kilcunda-Bass Best: A. Miller, M. Edwards, B. Sibosado, S. Braithwaite, D. Smith, D. Mock RESERVES

Dalyston 41.21.267 Kilcunda-Bass 0.1.1 Leading Goalkicker: M. Schreck 16 Dal Best: M. Schreck, J. Brooker, J. Legione, N. Bainbridge, A. Gennaccaro, A. Wallis

Kilcunda-Bass 8.8.56 Dalyston 4.7.31 Leading Goalkickers: R. Scapin 2, J. Rosenow 2, A. Busana 2 KB Best: S. Watson, J. Rosenow, K. Cook, L. Adams, J. Lawrie, S. Bent Dal Best: J. Waite, K. Wilson, L. Burns, J. Stahl, J. Loughridge, B. Monson FOURTHS

Dalyston 7.10.52 Kilcunda-Bass 2.0.12 Leading Goalkickers: K. Wright 2, C. Ohalloran 2 Dal Best: L. Gheller, J. Loughridge, L. Ion, D. Gardiner, D. Loughridge, K. Wright KB Best: Not submitted

Junior might: the large Under 16 squad at try outs hoping to be named on the interleague team to represent Alberton FNL.

The pride of Alberton THE best of Alberton FNL will take to the ground tomorrowWednesday, July 6 in the Junior Carnival at Traralgon. The squad includes Under 16s from Dalyston: Darren Gardiner, Lucas Ion, Luke Gheller and Conor O’Halloran; Allies: Jackson Nolan (c) and Layton Sketcher; Fish Creek: Jai Stefani, Brady Mitchell, Josh Standfield and Sam McGannon; Foster: Nathan Van Dyke and Leon Wake; Inverloch-Kongwak: Jarvis Pryor, Marcus Toussaint, Thomas Simpson,

Ryan Sparkes and Cooper McInnes; KilcundaBass: Brad Aldwell, Jack Rosenow, Ned Bradley, Seth Bent (emg), Adam Honeysett (emg); Korumburra-Bena: Lachlan Fievez, and Josh Hill; M.D.U.: Mitchell Hoober (emg); Phillip Island: Max Mattock, Billy Taylor and Brodie Anderson; and Stony Creek: Jai Bright. Coach, Dean Pipicelli; assistant coach, Ray Stefani; and team manager, Jaron Smith. Under 18s are from Dalyston, Darcy Brosnan, Flynn Brosnan and Michael Marotta; Allies, Harley Hoppner; Fish Creek, Gareth Park

(c), Owen Straw and Blake Stefani; InverlochKongwak, Zane Javier, Oscar Toussaint and Xavier Hughes; Kilcunda-Bass, Sam Watson, Riley Scapin and Mitch Whitham; Korumburra-Bena, Jye Celebrine, Hugh Suckling and Cam Trewin; M.D.U., Dean Thorson; Phillip Island, Alex Duyker; Stony Creek, Will Collins and Rory Harrington; Tarwin, Joel Norton and Ben Ellen; and Toora, Jarrod Vening, Khyell Morgan and Lachie Ireland, coach, Scott Andersen

Pressure: Kilcunda Bass’ Matt Edwards and Dalyston’s Chris Graham battle it out in a mark contest. Photo by Sue Crawford.

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thestar.com.au • Toora v MDU

Two in a row for Toora

TOORA is confident it will be a team to watch in this year’s Alberton League finals, after a convincing win over MDU on Saturday.

MDU was unable to overcome a strong Toora backline and suffered its fifth straight loss. The Magpies held the

Toora 14.7.91 M.D.U. 7.4.46 Toora Goals: L. Manders 5, J. Pintus 3, J. Weston 2, K. Holmes 1, C. Hanratty 1, B. Scarcella 1, R. Robertson 1 M.D.U. Goals: J. Swift 3, K. Baker 2, T. Corry 1, S. Wilson 1 Toora Best: B. Scarcella, J. Griffin, J. Pintus, J. Weston, P. Grant, L. Dyson M.D.U. Best: T. Corry, M. Harris, S. Wilson, J. McMillan, R. Olden, B. Dillon RESERVES

M.D.U. 20.10.130 Toora 0.2.2 Leading Goalkicker: Y. Zorzos 4 M.D.U. Best: J. Hoy, M. East, Y. Zorzos, T. Wightman, T. Harris, S. White Toora Best: H. Hanratty, B. Stone, D. Knee, T. Need, L. Grylls, A. Hewson THIRDS

M.D.U. 10.5.65 Toora 6.10.46 Leading Goalkicker: M. Hoober 6 M.D.U. Best: M. Hoober, L. Harris, J. Hoy, Z. Cox, J. Riley, A. Campbell Toora Best: T. Koolen, O. Cashmore, A. Hewson, K. Swart, J. Vening, L. Ireland

lead at every change, in a game Toora co-president Craig Jenkins said the whole team pulled together and played well. With six players sidelined last week due to injury, Jonathan Pintus was the only one to return for the Magpies this week. Mr Jenkins said he played a handy game, kicking three goals. “Luke Manders was also a standout at the scoring end and managed to put a couple on the board most quarters, for a total of five goals,” he said. At the end of the first quarter Toora led MDU 22 points to 12. A stronger second quarter from the home team saw them get another two goals on the board with the score at 26 to 42 at half time, in favour of the Magpies. Toora mid fielders Brett Scarcella and Josh Griffin put it the hard yards for the Magpies, while player coach Jack Weston also played a handy game. Mr Jenkins said the Magpies’ back line played really well again. Former Melbourne Demon Russell Robertson

has played some positive football for the Magpies and added another goal to his scorecard this week. “Robertson spent most of his time midfield and the rest up forward. He has been a very handy mid season pick up for us and he injects lot into the side,” Mr Jenkins said. “He will be playing for us for the rest of the year.” Toora’s backline restricted MDU to just one goal and one point in the third quarter, while the visitors managed to pile on four goals to take the lead out to 34 at three quarter time. The final quarter was all Magpies, with another four goals to MDU’s two and one behind. Toora was the runaway

In play: the ball was the object of intense interest as Toora forward Russell Robertson had hold of MDU ruckman, Michael Smith’s wrist and Brendon Dillon avoided the umpire’s whistle as best as he could as Magpies fought desperately to post another score.

winner, 91 to 46. Toora has had an unlucky season so far, losing five games by under three goals and three games by under a goal. Mr Jenkins said it is realistic his club can win every Senior game up to the finals. “We go in every week confident to win. We have done all the right things and have recruited well and are really starting to play some good football,” he said. “I think we should

worry a few sides coming in to the finals.” The Alberton League has a general bye this weekend. Round 15 will see MDU take on Foster and Foster and Toora play Korumburra Bena at Toora.

Pace: Toora’s Joshua Griffin lunged in a last ditch 100 percenter to thwart Sam Wilson’s effort to get clear with the ball as Toora made it two wins in a row with its defeat of MDU.

• Foster v Allies

• Stony Creek v Phillip Island

Foster outplays Allies

Stony’s roar beats Island’s bark

THE Allies and Foster met at the Alberton West oval in a game to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 1996 premiership win by Devon Welshpool over Inverloch Kongwak. Past players and members of the team were on hand for the commemorative game and entertained by a fiercely contested match. On the day Foster was just too good and played the modern game extremely well. Not to be denied, the Allies gave a good account of themselves but in reality were playing catch up football all day. Nick Connellan and Darren Granger were on target early and set up a handy lead by quarter time. For the visitors, goals came relatively easy whilst the home side battled hard to get within range. Allies first goal came from Jim Phillips who steered the ball through from the boundary line when smart play in the midfield by Hayden Egerton and Jayden Nolan found Shaun Buttegieg at centre half forward. A 50 metre penalty made sure of the goal. The second term saw Foster set up its win with a game of keepings off the Tigers transferring the ball neatly around the ground. In defence Rhett Moor and Brad Tagg spoiled, hassled and generally pressured the forward and then Foster would go down the middle for either Mitch Cook or Hanlon for

easy goals. By halftime the match was really in Foster’s keeping but again the home side would do something special. The lead had blown out to six goals, however, mid-term the home side rallied and excellent work across half back turned things around. Steven Scott, Ryan Marriott and Trent Robertson won the hard ball and through Jules Zahra and Justin Marriott they fired the ball into the score area. Jim Phillips out ran two defenders to find Buttegieg and moments later Zahra barged through to set up Egerton for the teams fourth to at least keep Allies in the race. The third term saw Foster run away with the game and in the first five minutes. Connellan and Brad Rooney set up several forward thrusts. Darren Granger played a lone hand with the first three goals before the Allies could get the ball over centre half forward. Finally Zahra did the heavy work in the middle and his play allowed Doug, Combridge and Anthony Sigeti to get the ball close enough for a score. Buttegieg and Dan Batson seized on the limited chances to kick timely goals but the lead had blown at to eight goals. An ankle injury to Darcy Atkins robbed the home side of midfield possessions however Jesse Lamont stepped in fill the gap. Early in the last term Foster kicked important goals through Connellan and Chaselling but each time the Allies would respond.

Ben Mayers worked hard in the ruck duels and set up a midterm chance. By following the ball down the ground his work was rewarded with a goal then Trent Robertson scored a late goal for the team late in the term Foster finished off the job with goals to Hanlon and Cook and went on to record a comfortable ten goal win. The Allies thank Foster for taking part in the reunion game and wish them the best in the finals series. Jumpers from the 1996 era were worn by the players and are available for purchase. Next week the league has a bye weekend then we head off to Inverloch for another important game.

Foster 18.7.115 Allies 8.6.54 Foster Goals: D. Granger 5, J. Hanlon 4, N. Connellan 3, M. Cooke 2, S. Chaseling 2, C. VanDyke 1, B. Tagg 1 Allies Goals: S. Buttigieg-Clarke 3, T. Robertson 1, H. Egerton 1, B. Mayers 1, J. Phillips 1, D. Batson 1 Foster Best: R. Moor, B. Rooney, M. Eales, J. Hanlon, D. Granger, J. Toner Allies Best: J. Phillips, J. Nolan, B. Mason, T. Robertson, S. ButtigiegClarke, H. Egerton RESERVES

Allies 7.2.44 Foster 4.5.29 Leading Goalkicker: K. Rendell 3 Allies Best: K. Hanning, K. Skarratt, B. Bartolomei, D. Hooper, L. Anedda, D. McKean Foster Best: D. Hateley, K. Bohn, S. Dobson, J. Chaseling, L. Cripps, F. Griggs FOURTHS

Allies 16.9.105 Foster 4.7.31 Leading Goalkicker: D. O’Keefe 5 Allies Best: J. Gay, L. Sketcher, M. Hoppner, D. Vicino, D. O’Keefe, A. Rhodes Foster Best: R. Angwin, L. Wake, J. Thornell, M. House, B. Prain, O. Cox

STONY Creek played a triumphant game of football at home against Phillip Island on Saturday in Round 14 of the season. The Bulldogs failed to utilise a slightly favourable wind in the first term and, due to inaccurate kicking from both sides, the teams finished tied with one major and four behind each in the first 20 minutes. Kerem Baskaya kicked the first goal for the home team, one of his four for the entire match, after Hayden Moore kicked the opening one for the game in the forward for the Island. The second quarter saw some further lacklustre play with Stony Creek using the breeze to its advantage and managing to boot another two majors to PI’s singular from Beau Runnalls. Half time saw Stony up only eight points in what appeared to be the first half of a low scoring game however third term saw some change in play as Stony played defensively and refused to let the Island into its forward line. The Bulldogs were only allowed two points in the entire third term with Stony dominating play, getting one further major in between it and the opposition. The closure of third term saw the Bulldogs down 21 points with hopes to turn the game around in the final term. PI’s Alex Duyker looked to be a solution to the Dogs’ problems and managed to kick a goal in the first minute of play however Stony refused to let its opponent

redeem itself in the final minutes of the game. Baskaya continued to score for Stony while Jamie Cann also offered up two majors throughout the game, assisting the home team to boot four majors in the last term and achieve victory at full time. Stony’s Joshua Schelling played a cracking game in the ruck while Kane Wille also helped the Lions obtain a win with his outstanding play in the half back line. The final scores, 69 to 35 meant a sweet win for Stony that will next play Dalyston after a bye this weekend.

Stony Creek 9.15.69 Phillip Island 4.11.35

B. Hayes THIRDS

Stony Creek Goals: K. Baskaya 4, J. Cann 2, W. Collins 1, J. Schelling 1, L. Withers 1 Phillip Island Goals: B. Runnalls 2, H. Moore 1, A. Duyker 1 Stony Creek Best: J. Schelling, J. Stone, C. Stone, K. Wille, A. Logan, J. Cann Phillip Island Best: S. Seddon, J. Taylor, B. Kimber, H. Moore, N. Anderson, J. Youle RESERVES

Phillip Island 13.13.91 Stony Creek 0.0.0

Phillip Island 3.7.25 Stony Creek 1.5.11 Goalkickers: C. McPhillips 1, D. Clarke 1, A. Officer 1, G. Gray 1 PI Best: A. Redmond, A. Cook, B. Hamilton, B. Field, L. Cleeland, R. McKenzie SC Best: T. Gordon, A. Verboon, G. Gray, B. Rawson, B. McKnight,

Leading Goalkickers: T. Officer 3, B. Anderson 3 PI Best: J. Sanna, B. Anderson, F. Mascitelli, M. Fletcher, J. Spencer, N. Tomkins SC Best: K. Newton, J. Tiziani, A. Stanley, S. Barnard, D. Williams, H. Collins FOURTHS

Phillip Island 13.14.92 Stony Creek 0.0.0 Leading Goalkcker: N. Anderson 4 PI Best: B. Anderson, M. Mattock, B. Sutherland, C. Farrell, N. Anderson, T. McMillan SC Best: J. Phillips, J. Bright, J. Davey, J. Battersby, I. Mcrae, T. O’Connor\

Single handed: Phillip Island forward Beau Runnals attempts a one hander as Stony Creek’s Jacob Brydon does his best to spoil the mark in the danger zone. In the background Lincoln Withers watches for the result, ready to deal with what crumb might fall his way. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz

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SPORT | FOOTBALL

thestar.com.au

• Fish Creek v Tarwin

Fishy’s first half sets up win SENIORS LADDER W L D

Pts

Inv-K’wak.....12 2 0 237.42 Fish Creek....12 2 0 183.77 Dalyston ......11 3 0 175.21 Foster .........11 3 0 164.95 Kil-Bass ......9 5 0 126.34 Stony Creek ..8 6 0 90.92 Phillip Is ........ 5 9 0 92.85 DWWWW ...... 5 9 0 77.54 MDU.............. 4 10 0 81.19 Toora... .......... 4 10 0 75.30 Tarwin ........... 2 11 1 70.84 Kor-Bena ....... 0 13 1 16.24 GOALKICKERS K. Bergles (Kil-Bass) .......... (3) K. Baskaya (Stony Ck) ........ (4) G. Parker (Dalyston) .......... (2) B. Runnalls (Phillip Is) ....... (2) L. Manders (Toora) ............ (5) T. Mahoney (Inv-K’wak) ..... (2) J. Swift (MDU) ................... (3) L. McMillan (Inv-K’wak) ..... (7) T. Wyatt (Inv-K’wak).......... (3) J. Hanlon (Foster) .............. (4)

48 48 44 44 36 32 20 20 16 16 10 2 74 41 38 38 38 37 36 36 31 31

AFTER a dominant first half of football on Saturday, Fish Creek has rolled out 53 point winners over Tarwin at home to extend its winning streak. It is as if Saturdays at Fish Creek this season have been set to default to cold and damp with another grave display from Mother Nature. Still, each week the skills of the Kangaroos get stronger and their ability to hit targets separates them from their opposition. This week was no exception as the Kangaroos, playing at home, proved clinical in the first half by

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Pts

Dalyston ..... 14 0 0 656.06 Inv-K’wak.... 13 1 0 373.23 MDU.......... 10 4 0 226.59 Fish Creek... 10 4 0 223.97 Phillip Is..... 9 5 0 184.23 DWWWW .... 6 8 0 75.48 Tarwin ...........4 10 0 48.21 Kil-Bass.........4 10 0 46.45 Toora ... .........4 10 0 38.29 Kor-Bena .......4 10 0 36.68 Stony Creek...3 11 0 45.69 Foster ............3 11 0 40.72 GOALKICKERS A. Bright (Fish Creek) ......... (7) A. Wallis (Dalyston) ........... (7) R. Butler (Inv-K’wak).......... (1) J. Brooker (Dalyston) ......... (9) J. Maurilli-Pullin (Toora) .... (0) D. Brown (Dalyston) .......... (1) M. Schreck (Dalyston) ..... (16) D. Pruysers (Dalyston) ....... (0) M. Wright (Phillip Is) ......... (0) N. Mathieson (MDU) .......... (1)

56 52 40 40 36 24 16 16 16 16 12 12 52 42 37 33 30 25 24 24 22 22

LADDER Inv-K’wak.... 10 Phillip Is..... 8 Fish Creek... 7 Dalyston ..... 7 Kor-Bena .... 5 Kil-Bass ..... 5 Stony Creek...3 MDU..............2 Toora .............0

1 0 2 0 2 0 4 0 5 0 6 0 8 0 9 0 10 0

794.6 342.6 217.6 155.4 79.0 138.6 12.8 36.0 20.6

90 80 77 63 50 45 27 18 0

GOALKICKERS Z. Caughey (Inv-K’wak) ...... (4) A. Busana (Dalyston) ......... (2) C. McInnes (Inv-K’wak)...... (1) T. Officer (Phillip Is) ........... (3) D. Brosnan (Dalyston)........ (0) A. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .... (2) H. McInnes (Inv-K’wak) ..... (5) K. Cosson (Kor-Bena) ........ (0) B. Aldwell (Kil-Bass) .......... (1) F. Mascitelli (Phillip Is) ....... (1) X. Hughes (Inv-K’wak) ....... (0) D. Dight (Dalyston) ............ (1) LADDER W L D

0 0 1 0 3 0 5 0 5 0 6 0 8 0 9 0 9 0 10 0

ALBERTON July 9 - Bye

MID GIPPSLAND Round 12: July 9 Yinnar v Yarragon Morwell East v Boolarra Hill End v Yallourn-Yall Nth Mirboo North v Newborough Trafalgar v Thorpdale

GIPPSLAND Round 12: July 9 Maffra v Leongatha Moe v Morwell (Sun) Wonthaggi v Sale Bairnsdale v Warragul Traralgon v Drouin

401.4 502.3 330.5 218.1 156.3 196.2 36.6 15.4 43.4 11.9

100 90 72 54 54 50 27 25 10 9

GOALKICKERS C. O’Halloran (Dalyston) .... (2) C. McInnes (Inv-K’wak)...... (0) B. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (1) L. Howard (Fish Creek) ...... (0) L. Alford (Kil-Bass) ............ (0) N. Anderson (Phillip Is) ...... (4) M. Freeman (Phillip Is)....... (0) W. Lindsay (Kil-Bass) ......... (0) J. Standfield (Fish Ck) ........ (0) S. Flanders (Fish Ck) .......... (0)

Round 13: July 9 Neerim South v Dusties Buln Buln v Nyora Lang Lang v Bunyip Nar Nar Goon v Koo Wee Rup Garfield v Cora Lynn Catani v Nilma Darnum Longwarry v Poowong Ellinbank - bye

UNDER 14 LADDER

28 26 25 24 15 15 14 14 14 13 13 13

UNDER 16 Fish Creek... 12 Phillip Is..... 10 Inv-K’wak.... 8 Dalyston ..... 6 Kor-Bena .... 6 Kil-Bass ..... 6 DWWWW ......3 Stony Creek...3 Foster ............1 MDU..............1

THIS WEEKEND

ELLINBANK

UNDER 18 W L D

FOOTY DRAWS

37 29 27 23 19 18 16 15 13 13

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Phillip Is..... 10 0 1 403.42 Won Power .. 8 1 1 287.89 Inv-K’wak.... 6 4 0 129.46 Corner Inlet . 5 5 0 84.63 Dalyston ..... 4 7 0 71.79 Kor-Bena .... 2 8 0 73.26 3.01 Kil-Bass.........0 10 0 GOALKICKERS H. Dawson (Inv-K’wak) ...... (6) T. Nash (Inv-K’wak) ............ (4) C. Scott (Won Pwr) ............ (0) J. Kilgour (Dalyston) .......... (1) C. Smith (Won Pwr) ........... (2) J. Grace (Phillip Is) ............ (1) K. Fuller (Phillip Is) ............ (1) J. Lawson (Won Pwr) ........ (1) H. Anderson ((Phillip Is) .... (3) J. Wilson (Phillip Is)........... (1) L. Cocksedge (Foster) ........ (0) H. Smith (Phillip Is) ........... (0) M. McCaughan (Inv-K’wak) . (2) J. Brown (Won Pwr) .......... (0)

Pts

42 34 24 20 16 8 0 19 13 13 13 10 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 8 8

booting 13 goals to two. The underdog Sharks had moments of excitement but it was almost exclusively one way traffic as the Fishy midfield helped its forwards to a nine goal opening term. Gareth Park provided the perfect mix of tough, in and under football and classy ball use as he helped himself to four first half majors. Park was not alone with three of his brothers out onto Terrill Park in an exciting moment for the Fish Creek faithful. Lachie, Callan, Ethan and Gareth all added a different touch of flair throughout the day. Unfortunately the skipper Callan went down in the second half and was unable to return to the field, but not before kicking three goals of his own. At half time, and with a 69 point margin behind it, Fishy’s coach Greg Hoskin urged his players not to become content with the lead. It was perhaps too much of an ask, however, as a big lead and a re-spirited Tarwin line-up meant the dominance of the first half was a memory in the second. The game became a close, in and under contest with neither side playing particularly attractive football. At least it was something for the visiting fans, who were able to see a better effort from their charges. They would have been pleased as the Sharks ran out the second half and posted a 16 point win for that time frame. Luke Thwaites and Stu Kilsby were the Tarwin leaders and their efforts were certainly noticed by their teammates. Fishy’s win sees it safely in second place only by percentage, but perhaps most importantly it remains a game clear of Dalyston, in third place. In a touch of magic fixturing, each club will have a bye this weekend and then Fish Creek and Tarwin will meet each other again two weeks into the final section of the home and away year. Perhaps it will be a much closer affair if Tarwin can produce a full effort as they showed in the second half on Saturday.

Park Creek: it was history in the making on Saturday when Fish Creek took on Tarwin in the Seniors’ match and fielded a team that included four Park brothers. From left, Neil and Veronica Parks and sons Lachlan, Callan, Gareth and Ethan and their cousin Bailey and his father Glenn.

Pincer: Fish Creek’s Paul Tolongs deflects Tarwin’s Stuart Kilsby’s handball while Owen Straw is on hand to assist for the Kangaroos.

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Inv-K’wak.....8 1 0 423.46 Corner Inlet ..8 2 0 226.52 Phillip Is......7 4 0 112.73 Kor-Bena .....5 4 1 140.56 Won Power ...4 5 1 119.90 Kil-Bass ......2 7 0 68.36 1.66 Dalyston ........ 0 11 0 GOALKICKERS Z. Duursma (Foster) ........... (0) T. Kleverkamp (Phillip Is) ... (1) J. Butcher (Inv-K’wak) ....... (0) R. Moresco (Won Pwr) ...... (0) B. Silvester (Inv-K’wak)...... (0) D. Berryman (Foster) ......... (3) A. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) J. Willliamson (Won Pwr) .. (2) B. Senior-Gibson (Won P).. (2) J. Cuman (Kor-Bena) ......... (0) O. Dawson (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0) J. Nichol (Kil-Bass) ............ (0) H. Fincher (Won Pwr) ........ (1) M. Gatherum (Kil-Bass) ..... (0)

Pts

32 32 28 22 18 8 0 9 9 8 7 7 7 7 6 6 5 5 5 5 5

Fish Creek 16.10.106 Tarwin 8.5.53 Fish Creek Goals: G. Park 4, C. Park 3, T. Cameron 2, J. Hayes 1, O. Straw 1, T. Mackie 1, T. Hooker 1, R. McGannon 1, T. Manne 1, B. Harfield/Park 1 Tarwin Goals: M. Swenson 2, B. Slater 2, T. Williamson 2, J. Kilsby 1, J. Bloom 1 Fish Creek Best: E. Park, T. Hooker, G. Park, C. Park, T. Cameron, C. McPhee Tarwin Best: S. Kilsby, L. Thwaites, B. Slater, D. De Luca, N. McRae, R. O’Loughlin RESERVES

Fish Creek 15.10.100 Tarwin 5.8.38 Leading Goalkicker: A. Bright 7 Fishy Best: T. Goss, T. Redpath, A. Bright, J. Danckert, T. Price, M. Pocklington Tarwin Best: N. McRae, V. Van Dillen, L. Weston, B. Mead-Ameri, J. Moore, C. Brown

A hard slog: Fish Creek’s Ben Graham was in pursuit of the ball as teammate Todd Mackie made sure to provide any back up that might have been needed.

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FOOTBALL | SPORT

thestar.com.au • Leongatha v Wonthaggi

Parrots take the Power LEONGATHA travelled across to Wonthaggi to play Power in the Indigenous Round of the Gippsland League on Sunday. After having come off some cracking wins in Round 10, both teams were poised to play a strong game, however a low scoring first term proved to be lacklustre for both sides. Despite having a slightly advantageous wind, home team Wonthaggi only managed to put a single point on the board. It was Parrots’ forward Zak Vernon who put the first and only goal for the quarter on the board. Parrots took flight in the second quarter, using the wind to help boot six majors in the term while Wonthaggi was only allowed two. Shem Hawking was instrumental in helping the visitors dominate the play with his handiwork on the wing. Wonthaggi felt a blow in the second quarter when its best defender Byron Dryden went off injured, a major setback to Power. Leongatha also lost some of its mojo when forward and on-baller Matt Borschman was sent off in the first half with a shoulder injury. With the help of some fantastic play from Ben Willis in the ruck, the Parrots’ half time lead was a comfortable 45 to 16. Power came back in full force in the third quarter and played defensively, only letting Leongatha put a major and two behinds on the board. Wonthaggi manned its opponents, closed the margin and overtook Leongatha going into the forth term in a one

point lead. It could have been anybody’s game. Leongatha’s Hayden Browne moved from defence into the midfield alongside Tom Marriott as the two helped Vernon kick more goals, totalling four in the game. Wonthaggi’s dominant forwards Adam Cook and Simon Bates also played a strong quarter and tried to make life hard for the Parrots. It was the visitors, however, who came back in the last 20 minutes to manage a 21 point win against Wonthaggi. Between Beau Vernon, Shem Hawking and Aaron Hillberg Leongatha managed to take home the glory on 86 to 65. Borschman looks to be out this weekend with his shoulder injury while Hawking will be looking to repair a corked thigh before the Parrots head away to Maffra this weekend in what is said to be its third tough game in a row.

ROUND 11 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Pts

Leongatha .. 11 0 0 283.18 44 Maffra.........9 2 0 154.79 36 Traralgon .....7 4 0 136.64 28 Won Power ...5 6 0 90.75 20 Warragul .....5 6 0 89.21 20 Drouin ............4 6 1 84.26 18 Moe................4 7 0 86.58 16 Bairnsdale ......4 7 0 67.64 16 Sale ................3 8 0 80.00 12 Morwell ..........2 8 1 62.52 10 GOALKICKERS C. Dunne (Leongatha) ......... (1) 43 A. Hillberg (Leongatha) ....... (2) 30 M. Bennett (Maffra)............. (4) 28 L. Stockdale (Traralgon) ...... (5) 27 Z. Vernon (Leongatha) ........ (4) 26 B. Fowler (Warragul) ........... (0) 25 B. Hughes (Drouin) ............. (5) 24 J. Gooch (Sale) ................... (4) 23 T. Harley (Won Pwr) ............ (2) 23 K. Mutke (Moe) ................... (2) 22

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Clean heels: dashing midfielder Lachie Dumont shows the typical turn of pace and poise with the ball that distinguishes the Parrots play. More photos at www.mdphotos.net

Leongatha .. 10 0 0 362.90 Traralgon .....7 3 0 187.42 Maffra.........6 3 0 254.60 Won Power ...5 4 0 139.85 Drouin ........5 4 0 105.97 Moe................5 5 0 95.59 Warragul ........2 8 0 33.22 Sale ................2 8 0 29.01 Morwell ..........1 8 0 46.08 Bairnsdale ......0 0 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS

Pts

40 28 24 20 20 20 8 8 4 0

J. Pellicano (Leongatha) ..... (4) 29 T. Mustoe (Traralgon) .......... (5) 19 P. Yates (Moe) ..................... (0) 15 C. Johnston (Leongatha)..... (1) 15 A. Burgiel (Maffra) .............. (0) 15 A. Haymes (Drouin) ............ (0) 12 J. Ginnane (Leongatha) ....... (0) 12 A. Gould (Moe) ................... (0) 12 G. Fleming (Leongatha)....... (3) 11 N. Quenault (Traralgon)....... (0) 11

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Bairnsdale.. 10 Traralgon .....9 Moe ...........6 Maffra.........6 Leongatha ....5 Sale ................3 Morwell ..........2 Drouin ............1 Warragul ........1 Won Power ....0

Solemnity: following the now traditional Long Walk from the middle of town, a welcome to country ceremony was held on the ground prior to the match. The ceremony presided over by local elders involved first children from the local indigenous community before players from each team were called upon to take part by adding gum leaves to the fire as a mark of respect for country.

0 1 4 4 4 7 6 8 9 3

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0

336.95 277.35 233.24 172.71 187.35 46.86 30.88 34.29 24.22 0.00

Pts

40 36 24 24 20 12 10 6 4 0

GOALKICKERS L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)......... (2) 34 L. Farrell (Moe) ................... (2) 22 A. McLaren (Bairnsdale) ..... (4) 22 B. Bosman (Moe) ................ (0) 21 R. Livingstone (Traralgon) .. (1) 18 N. Pruscino (Bairnsdale) ..... (2) 18 A. McKenzie (Maffra) .......... (0) 17 L. Carman (Maffra) ............. (1) 16 J. Reeves (Maffra)............... (0) 15 I. Love (Sale)....................... (5) 14 K. Cooper (Leongatha) ........ (0) 14

UNDER 16 LADDER W

Above, A little extra: Chris Verboon managed to get a hand on the ball in this play to spoil Wonthaggi forward Dom O’Connor’s near certain mark. Good to go: Parrots’captain Chris Verboom followed by Zak Vernon leads the Parrots onto the ground, resplendent in their special Indigenous Round jumpers at Wonthaggi on Sunday afternoon.

SENIORS Leongatha 13.8.86 d Wonthaggi Power 9.11.65 Leongatha goals: Z. Vernon 4, A. Hillberg 2, S. Hawking 2, H. Browne 1, D. Houghton 1, B. Fitzgerald 1, T. Marriott 1, C. Dunne 1. Wonthaggi Power goals: A. Cook 4, S. Bates 2, T. Harley 2, B. Mc Lean 1. Leongatha best: B. Willis, H. Browne, Z. Vernon, T. Marriott, D. Houghton, L. Du Mont. Wonthaggi Power best: A. Cook, A. Lindsay, M. McCall, D. O’Connor, B. Eddy, T. Davey.

RESERVES Leongatha 12.9.81 d Wonthaggi Power 3.4.22

Ceremonial rite: players from both teams filed past the smoking cauldron to add gum leaves to the fire as a mark of respect for country and aboriginal culture in general.

Leongatha goals: J. Pellicano 4, G. Fleming 3, J. Hickey 1, C. Johnston 1, T. Olden 1, P. McGrath 1, N. Argento 1. Wonthaggi Power goals: C. Jones 1, Z. MacDermid 1, T. Wells 1.

Leongatha best: G. Fleming, O. Kerr, N. Moore, N. Argento, J. Renden, J. Hickey. Wonthaggi Power best: C. Jones, N. Tucker, W. Luke, D. Tiziani, W. Joplin, M. Howell.

UNDER 16 Leongatha 31.10.196 d Wonthaggi Power 0.2.2 Leongatha goals: B. Hastings 7, B. Motton 5, J. Hastings 4, L. Scott 3, B. Patterson 2, C. Olden 2, J. van der Pligt 1, T. Vanderkolk 1, T. Hanegraaf 1, M. McKay 1, B. Perry 1, J. Ryan 1, M. Bentvelzen 1, L. O’Neill 1. Wonthaggi Power goals: Nil. Leongatha best: B. Motton, B. Hastings, J. van der Pligt, M. Bentvelzen, C. Olden. Wonthaggi Power best: D. Orchard, N. Anderson, F. Anderson, J. Gilmour, P. Byrnes-Davies, K. Brann.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Sale 16.15.111 d Morwell 4.6.30 Traralgon 13.13.91 d Moe 10.7.67 Maffra 24.16.160 d Bairnsdale 7.9.51 Drouin 12.5.77 d Warragul 7.14.56 RESERVES Sale 12.14.86 d Morwell 5.3.33 Traralgon 17.13.115 d Moe 3.4.22 Drouin 9.14.68 d Warragul 6.5.41 UNDER 18 Sale 15.13.103 d Morwell 2.4.16 Traralgon 6.10.46 d Moe 7.3.45 Bairnsdale 14.4.88 d Maffra 5.5.35 Drouin 7.13.55 d Warragul 4.1.25 UNDER 16 Sale 27.17.179 d Morwell 0.1.1 Moe 8.13.61 d Traralgon 4.2.26 Bairnsdale 19.19.133 d Maffra 2.5.17 Warragul 9.7.61 d Drouin 3.5.23

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Moe .........10 1 Leongatha ... 9 2 Bairnsdale .. 8 2 Traralgon .... 8 3 Sale .......... 7 4 Warragul .......4 7 Maffra ...........4 7 Drouin ...........2 9 Won Power ...1 8 Morwell .........1 10

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pts

480.65 309.74 196.10 365.20 147.08 64.86 60.76 46.78 13.23 20.28

40 36 36 32 28 16 16 8 4 4

GOALKICKERS J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)......... (0) 43 T. Baldi (Moe)...................... (3) 25 C. Mein (Bairnsdale) ........... (4) 20 O. Henry (Maffra) ................ (1) 20 J. Hastings (Leongatha) ...... (4) 20 B. White (Traralgon) ............ (1) 19 J. Wykes (Bairnsdale) ......... (5) 19 J. Ziino (Sale) ...................... (5) 19 H. Neocleous (Traralgon) .... (1) 19 G. Cocksedge (Moe) ........... (0) 18

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Cricketing into Japan By Sarah Vella JAPAN may have a penchant for baseball, however that is something 20 year old cricketer Chelsea Moscript is hoping to change. Formerly from Leongatha South, Chelsea headed overseas last Thursday for an internship with Cricket Japan, a trip organised through Cricket Without Borders (CWB). Chelsea will be in Japan for four weeks, running clinics and promoting the game. “Japan is a baseball based society, but cricket is slowly getting more popular. There are actually a lot of skills that transfer across from baseball to cricket,” she said. “I am looking forward to the challenges of the

trip, it is a very different culture and there will be a bit of a language barrier but I plan to embrace that.” Chelsea has been a part of the CWB program since 2012 and has travelled with them to Singapore and Japan previously. “I like the whole concept. I get to travel overseas and play cricket for the fun of playing cricket,” she said. Chelsea said for her, the CWB philosophies of being bold and showing good sportsmanship are a really huge part of the game. “It has been really exciting to go over to Singapore and now Japan to show those things and represent the CWB brand,” she said. Chelsea will be in Japan for a month, but in the middle will travel to Samoa to compete in the ICC East Asia Pacific tournament with CWB.

There, she will play against teams from Samoa, Papua New Guinea and Japan. “I first went to Japan in 2014 for a CWB tournament so I have met a fair few of the women on the Japanese team already,” she said. “I will have a couple of training sessions with them while in Japan. It is going to be a bit strange because I will travel to Samoa with the Japanese team and then will have to play against them. “I am looking forward to the challenge of travelling alone. It is all new for me and it will be really exciting.” Now living in Melbourne, the all rounder and leg spin bowler is playing club cricket for Dandenong and taking any opportunity that comes her way. “I am hoping to get a gig in the 20/20 Big Bash and the dream is to play for the Victorian Spirit,” Chelsea said.

New ball game: cricketer Chelsea Moscript is in Japan now, teaching her sport to others. She is pictured with the Japanese women’s cricket team captain Shizuka Miyaji during her last trip to the country.

“I would love to play for Australia one day but there are a lot of talented females going around at the moment. “I will continue work my hardest and see where it gets me.” Chelsea may have left the area, but she still has plenty of respect for those who helped her on her cricket journey. “The work Gippsland regional cricket manager Rob Wood has done for Gippsland girl’s cricket and all the things he has done for me in particular is crazy,” she said. “He has helped me get far with cricket and built a lot of good players. The good thing about cricket is the supportive nature of the sport. “It is not just about making good cricketers but also making good people. Rob really helped me with that.”

Trail provides fun ride

Heading out: four local pony club riders left Leongatha last Wednesday bound for Port Welshpool by Friday. The leisurely ride covered the length of The Great Southern Rail Trail. ► Full story on page 41.