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Glasses raised to Loch THOUSANDS of people wined and dined at the Loch Food and Wine Festival on Sunday.

The ninth festival featured local food and wine throughout more than 50 stalls.

Staged by the Loch Community Development Association, the event was the perfect family day out.

Funds raised will go towards maintaining the town’s reserve and a new toilet block.

Enjoying the occasion were, from left, Korumburra’s Steph Whyte, Julia Lomas and Michelle Burgess. Full story and more photos on page 6.

JETTY RESCUE Re-elected Coalition will restore Long Jetty

By Sarah Vella THE Port Welshpool Long Jetty will be rebuilt if the Coalition Government is re-elected in July after a $4.8 million commitment was made yesterday (Tuesday).

This money will be combined with the

already committed $5 million from the State Government and $1 million from South Gippsland Shire Council.

McMillan MP Russell Broadbent and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester made the announcement.

Mr Chester said a rebuilt jetty would be great for tourism, local children and jobs.

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At last: from left, Anneke Homan from Welshpool, Kim and Jamie Wines from Welshpool, Di Casey from Port Welshpool, Eddie Fowler from Welshpool, Vern and Cheryl Suckling from Port Welshpool, and Paul Macphail from Welshpool were thrilled to learn about Federal Government funding for the ailing Long Jetty on Tuesday.

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National acclaim for duo Two South Gippslanders were commemorated in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List announced on Monday: Peter Lee of Agnes and Pamela Dunlop of Wonthaggi. Here are their stories.

Peter gives to Toora Mr Lee’s partner Kathy Whelan received an OAM last year.

After moving to Agnes in 1995 with the intention to retire, go fishing and play the occasional round of golf, Mr Lee instead became involved in the community.

“There are three main things I am most proud of.

The first is starting the Toora highway markets, the second is my work on the Toora Progress Association and the third is my involvement in the Friends of Agnes Falls group,” the 86 year old said.

He was elected vice president of the progress association when Ms Whelan was president. With the encouragement of other progress members, Mr Lee initiated the Toora Highway Markets in 1997.

“Over the seven years that we ran the markets, they generated around $70,000 for Toora. This all went back into the town,” he said.

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“It is lovely to get a pat on the back, but you don’t expect it. I am over the moon, but humbled and very emotional about it all,” he said.

Medal thanks Pamela YEARS of dedicated volunteering and a love of sheep dog trialling led to Wonthaggi’s Pamela Dunlop receiving an Order of Australia Medal (OAM).

Honoured: Wonthaggi’s Pamela Dunlop received Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for her work with sheep dog trialling and volunteering. She is pictured with a photo of her late husband Wally and his dog Sam, who inspired her love for sheep dog trialling.

Ms Dunlop was humbled by the nomination from the Victorian Working Sheep Dog Association and Bass Coast Health for her service with Meals on Wheels.

She was introduced to the world of sheep dog trialling in 1981.

“I was asked if I wanted a job and I kept that job for 30 years. I was a secretary registrar for 16 years and then it became too much so I was just a registrar for the rest of my time, which means I had to register every dog for sheep dog trialling,” Ms

Two killed on roads POLICE are investigating two separate accidents that claimed two lives last week.

A young woman from Kongwak died after she collided with an oncoming car in Wattle Bank on Monday, June 6.

The 28 year old was travelling north on Inverloch-Korumburra Road near Powlett River Bridge when she struck a wombat on the road. The collision caused her car to veer onto the right hand side of the road into the path of an oncoming ute. The woman died upon impact.

The ute was carrying two passengers, a married couple from Wonthaggi, who were airlifted to Melbourne with serious injuries.

The woman, believed to be in her seventies, sustained chest injuries and was taken to the Alfred Hospital in a serious condition.

The man, in his eighties, sustained chest injuries and was flown to the Royal Melbourne Hospital, also in a serious condition. The couple are still in hospital.

Another driver was found dead after his car struck a tree at Cowes on Saturday morning.

The car was travelling along Rhyll Road near Thompsons Avenue when it left the road and hit the tree at 9.50am.

SES crews cut the man from the car however he died a short time later at the scene.

The driver and sole passenger of the car was a 42 year old man from Smiths Beach.

Police are investigating both collisions.

Dunlop said.

“I got into sheep dog trialling with my late husband Wally and we used to travel around Victoria and parts of New South Wales in our caravan. It was the best time and such a lovely period of our lives. We’d meet with people and talk about their dogs.”

Ms Dunlop was given a life membership to the association in 2004 and was humbled to receive her OAM, as so many people helped her along the way.

“I am so humbled because it was something I loved doing,” she said.

During her time volunteering for Meals on Wheels, Ms Dunlop delivered to a maximum of 12 people so she would have the opportunity to spend a longer period of time with them during each visit.

She still volunteers her time in the welfare section of St Vincent de Paul.

“It’s a great thing and we are very much like a family,” she said.

“The best part about all of this was meeting all the lovely people. It was lovely doing something nice for someone else. That’s what life is all about.”

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PETER Lee from Agnes has received an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) for more than 20 years of service to South Gippsland.

The markets also helped fund many of the progress association’s projects.

Ms Whelan said, “I am thrilled Peter now has an OAM as well. I didn’t feel I deserved to have one on my own as we did it all together.”

Before moving to South Gippsland, Mr Lee developed a successful tropical fruit orchard in southern Queensland, with more than 7000 trees on 100 acres.

This knowledge of how to design and develop a fruit orchard made him instrumental in the development of Toora’s heritage pear orchard in 1996.

“The pear orchard was a big project. I designed it all and set it all up, and on the day of the first planting, I was up at 6am to dig 94 holes by hand,” Mr Lee said.

In 2012, Ms Whelan and Mr Lee were disappointed to hear about the ailing infrastructure and general unkemptness of the Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve.

Together, the couple formed the Friends of Agnes Falls and lobby for improvements to the neglected park.

Their work resulted in an $180,000 State Government grant to build a new toilet block, picnic shelter and extra picnic settings.

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Off to teach: Fish Creek Primary School teacher Anda Banikos, back row, tells her students of her looming Latvian adventure.

Teacher farewells Fishy for Latvia Latvian camp via the internet.

“I will be teaching them history and geography, as much as is possible to teach them about FISH Creek Primary School teacher Australia in one week,” she said.

Anda Banikos will be heading to LatAt Fish Creek, Ms Banikos team teaches in the via for six weeks in term three, to teach Grade 2/3 classroom and her students have been Australian English, about Australia in preparing projects for her to take which showcase their school, community and environment. general and Fish Creek in particular.

She said Latvia was a small Ms Banikos’ parents are country on the Baltic Sea and Latvian and she has spoken one of the classroom projects the language from a young involved determining how THE language spoken in Latvia age. many Latvias fit into Austrais Latvian and an all-purpose “I have been to Latvia belia. The answer is around 118.

Latvian greeting is “sveiks”, fore but I have never taught The country is about the same which translates roughly as there before. I have taught size as Tasmania. “cheers”.

Latvian as a second language “Latvia was under Soviet in Australia,” she said. occupation for 70 years and “I was asked to work at the summer language camp. I will be working with since around 1990 has regained its independence. students ranging in age from seven to 14 and There is still a lot of Soviet influence in a lot of also providing professional development for their spheres, including education,” Ms Banikos said.

“I will also be working with the teachers over teachers, who are keen to find out how we teach there on professional development, showing and learn in Australia.”

Ms Banikos said to prepare lesson plans, she them how our education system works here in has been communicating with the teachers at the Australia.”

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Big trip: Anda Banikos from Fish Creek Primary School will be travelling to Latvia in term three, to teach students about Australia and Fish Creek.

While in Latvia, Ms Banikos will be communicating with her Australian classroom and sending updates on her trip.

One of Ms Banikos’ daughters is studying at Bristol University in the United Kingdom and will spend a week at the camp with Ms Banikos.

“It will be great, because she will be able to teach them how to play Australian Rules Football,” she said.

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Treasure chest for Leongatha

By Lucy Johnson LEONGATHA will benefit from an injection of new funds after a community cash chest was unveiled last week.

The newly established Leongatha Community Foundation will give grants to community projects within 15km of the town, possibly from as early as next year.

The foundation will advance community organisations and infrastructure in Leongatha, and support welfare and education, possibly by funding such projects as community events, school programs and local enterprises.

The foundation was formally created last Tuesday, June 7, with its initial directors banding together to build a new group after the folding of the Leongatha Apex Club in April.

The foundation will grow from the $540,000 the Apex club donated to the foundation following the sale of its major asset, Leongatha Apex Caravan Park.

Former Apexian Robert Bacon was elected chairperson at the inaugural meeting.

“The purpose of our foundation is to grow the fund by way of investments, donations, and to encourage contributions by way of gifts, grants, sponsorships, and personal or public appeals,” he said.

“A proportion of income earned from the fund will be invested back into the local community at the discretion of the foundation.”

The foundation is now appealing to local communities for donations to help grow the foundation to benefit local worthy causes.

“With community foundations already established in Bass Coast and Mirboo North, our coverage would be approximately a 15km radius of Leongatha with no fixed border,” Mr Bacon said.

With years of experience on various South Gippsland Shire Council committees, Cr Jim Fawcett will help the foundation in its formative months.

“The board basically consists of former Apexians at this point,” Cr Fawcett said.

“It will probably spend the first 12 months consolidating its asset base and working out its charitable ambitions with the money from the caravan park.

“The foundation will also be promoted as a legitimate vehicle for people to donate to if they have a particular preference or fondness for the district and would like to see money used locally.”

Former Apexians Rowan Lomax, Alex Spencer, Matt Bacon, Robert Bacon, Trevor Hastings, Geoff Dean and Allister Dowling currently make up the Leongatha Community Foundation.

Foundations invest locally

Mirboo North and District Community Foundation executive officer Derrick Ehmke said the inception of a Leongatha Community Foundation would be a major asset to the community.

“We congratulate, and wish those responsible every success in the future, for the formation of this new community foundation and, as is the norm in the movement, offer any assistance and collaborations with Mirboo North and District Community Foundation,” he said.

Since it was establish in January 2010, the Mirboo North foundation has given more than $500,000 to the community.

The Bass Coast Community Foundation has supported local primary and secondary students through the distribution of Back to School vouchers since its formation in 2002.

“We helped fund local tertiary students through our Performance Awards and Education Support program, have funded an additional vehicle for the local L2P learner driver program, and helped in many other ways,” executive officer David Wall said.

Shark spooks surfers SURFERS got a shock on Saturday afternoon when they came close to a large shark in the water near Inverloch.

A surfer reported the sighting to app Dorsal Shark Reports after he came into close contact with the creature at 3.15pm at Eagles Nest.

The shark bumped the nose of the surfer’s board and swam around the area. According to the report, the two to three metre shark was curious and did not appear to be aggressive to surfers. Its species is not known.

Offshore Surf School instructor Shane Hogan said there were few shark sightings in the area.

New foundation: back, from left, Allister Dowling, Trevor Hastings, Alex Spencer and

WITH the formation of the Leongatha Community Matthew Bacon, and front, from left, Rohan Lomax, Robert Bacon and Geoff Dean got the Foundation there are now four community founda- ball rolling at the first Leongatha Community Foundation meeting last Tuesday, June 7. tions in Gippsland: Bass Coast, Cardinia, Mirboo North and now Leongatha.

“If swimmers or surfers spot a shark they should definitely head in to shore to be safe,” he said.

“It is pretty rare to see them around these beaches and we do not tend to get big, nasty species around here.”

Mr Hogan said the last major incident was in 1989 when 32 year old Gary White was bitten off the coast of Kilcunda.

“The surfer was fortunately rescued from the water and we have not seen anything similar occur in recent years,” Mr Hogan said.

“To be safe, surfers should avoid heading into the water at first light or in the late evening because that is when sharks are feeding.”

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Teddies’ day out CHILDREN were invited to bring their fuzzy friends to Korumburra’s Coal Creek for a Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Sunday.

Despite the weather, Coal Creek coordinator Rowena Ashley was thrilled with the turnout, as people steadily came through the door throughout the day.

“We saw a wide selection of postcodes come through. There were plenty of locals but we found the majority travelled down for the day,” she said.

Ms Ashley said the steam train was an excellent drawcard, with many people choosing to tour the park in comfort out of the weather.

Activities continued in the foyer with illustrator and Coal Creek volunteer Lizzie Alger teaching the children how to draw their own bears.

Children also enjoyed a bear hunt, had the op-

portunity to meet Captain Koala and the South Gippsland Concert Band entertained guests.

There was also a special teddy bears’ picnic train, on which children were able to have a photo with a giant teddy bear.

Parents were encouraged to post their photos on Coal Creek’s Facebook page for a social media competition.

“We have been looking for fun ways to boost our page and we’ve had a really good response,” Ms Ashley said.

A competition was also held for best teddy bear.

Korumburra’s Scarlett Van Dyk won the five years and under section, Altona’s Holly Sullivan won the eight years and under section, Kew East’s Laura Eigenraam won the 12 years and under section and Korumburra’s Kiera Witton won in the open age group.

Adventure: from left, Bena’s Makenzi, Indigo and Quillan Letcher took their teddies for a trip to Coal Creek’s Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Sunday.

All aboard: from left, Levi and Ava Privitera from Mardan and Elodie Tehennepe from Gar- Cuddles: from left, Emmerson and Mackenzy Broadbent from Knoxfield and Charlie Huntfield North were excited to take their teddies for a ride on the steam train during the Teddy er from Berwick rugged up and took their teddies to the Teddy Bears’ Picnic in Coal Creek Bears’ Picnic at Coal Creek on Sunday. on Sunday.

Tastes tantalise at Loch THE Loch Food and Wine Festival attracted another huge crowd to Lions Park on Sunday.

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Fun and games: from left, Korumburra’s Max Greenwood, McKenzie White and Ky Gow tried out the mini golf at the Loch Food and Wine Festival on Sunday.

Now in its ninth year, the Food and Wine Festival showcased local food and wine with more than 50 stalls.

While there were plenty of taste delights for everyone to enjoy, the festival was a fantastic event for a family outing with children entertained by games and face painting.

The Loch Community Development Association – comprised of around 40 local volunteers – planned the event for three months and were thrilled with the turnout.

“Up until three years ago we had the festival up in the street. Last year we had around 1700 people come through and this year was just as massive,” volunteer Steve Hickey said.

Funds from the festival go towards the upkeep of Loch’s memorial reserve and other local projects. This year, funds are expected to go towards a toilet block, which will be a fantastic asset for marketgoers.

“Money also go towards the CFA and other local charities,” Mr Hickey said.

Yum: from left, Leongatha’s Macy Bruce, Carrie Bruce, Dylan Adams and Jessy Rees explored the Loch Food and Wine Festival on Sunday.

Jetty rescue at last Continued from page 1.

“To create jobs and boost tourism, we need to invest in public infrastructure,” he said.

In 2007, the Coalition Government made an election pledge of $3 million to restore the jetty but lost the election.

Mr Broadbent said a restored jetty would give everyone access to fishing and the water, and make Port Welshpool even more attractive.

“Once restored, the jetty will become a structure of national significance. It will enhance the opportunities for tourism for all of southern Victoria,” he said.

Mr Broadbent was confident the current government will be returned and the money would be delivered quickly after the election.

It will then be up to State Government and South Gippsland Shire Council to get the job done.

“I look forward to the turning of the sod,” Mr Broadbent said.

Councillor Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said to have $11 million spent in the local area would be

an economic boost for South Gippsland.

“Major capital works like this are important to the local economy, provided they use local trades,” he said.

Cr Jeanette Harding said it has been 18 years since campaigning to save the Long Jetty began and she was thrilled the promise of funding had been made.

Cr Harding was confident of a positive outcome for the jetty this time around.

“It has happened at last. It is wonderful news,” she said.

Community advocate Paul Macphail said securing funding for the jetty had been a long, hard road.

“We had all just about given up when this announcement came out of the blue. It is very good news,” he said.

McMillan Labor candidate Chris Buckingham said, “I will continue to advocate for a Labor commitment to the jetty and I will continue to work with the community to get the outcome they so desperately want.”

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Fears fireys will leave

By Tayla Kershaw VOLUNTEER firefighters fear the recent dispute between the Country Fire Authority and the State Government may have an adverse affect on recruitment.

District nine state councillor Rob Auchterlonie of Dumbalk CFA had heard reports of volunteers resigning or threatening to resign.

“I would implore these highly valuable volunteers to please stay for the good of their communities that rely so heavily on their professional emergency management skills,” he said.

The CFA board was sacked by the State Government on Friday in an effort to end the long running enterprise bargaining agreement (EBA) negotiations between the United Firefighters Union (UFU) and CFA. Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett resigned, after refusing to back the government’s support of the UFU. Premier Daniel Andrews appointed Deputy Premier James Merlino as Ms Garrett’s replacement at which point the CFA board was given an ultimatum to sign the EBA or be sacked.

The board’s advice from industrial lawyer Frank Parry was that the amendment arrangements did not stop the UFU from vetoing or delaying even relatively minor CFA management and operational decisions.

Therefore, board members decided they could not legally back the EBA. Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria, the association representinQg CFA volunteers, received a Supreme Court injunction and the CFA now has until June 22 to consult with the association about all aspects of the EBA before it is signed.

Bass Rural Fire Brigade’s Tony Heppleston worried the EBA would drive volunteers away.

“We expect to struggle for numbers. No one will want to waste time training,” he said.

In the wake of the sacking of the CFA board, Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Brad Battin and Bass MLA Brian Paynter met with concerned CFA volunteers in Kilcunda on Saturday.

The volunteers told of their concern about the requirement for seven paid firefighters to turnout to emergencies when paid fire stations were required.

This rule was an effort to boost safety and ensure at least two trucks were dispatched, but Mr Paynter said people were unhappy to see the role of a volunteer firefighter diminished.

“The local volunteers have given a lifelong dedication to keeping their community safe and now they are feeling threatened. It’s disrespectful. Nothing needs to be fixed,” he said.

Burned volunteers: from left, Tony Heppleston, Andy Stewart, captain Barry Dakin, Wendy Horner, Martin Griffin and Ross Horner of the Bass Rural Fire Brigade fear volunteer numbers will decrease. They voiced their concerns at a meeting with Shadow Minister for Emergency Services Brad Battin and Bass MLA Brian Paynter in Kilcunda last Saturday.

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Pedestrian struck by car

A LEONGATHA man was sent to hospital after he was hit by a car in Leongatha on Wednesday afternoon.

Police said the collision occurred when a driver failed to give way to the crossing pedestrian while making a right hand turn from Roughead Street onto Anderson Street around 3pm.

The victim, a 71 year old Leongatha man, sustained lacerations to his head in the low speed impact and was taken by ambulance to Leongatha Hospital.

The man was then airlifted from the hospital’s helipad around 4pm. He was flown and admitted to the Alfred Hospital in what appeared to be a stable condition.

The driver, a 64 year old man from Yarram, is assisting Leongatha Police with the ongoing investigation.

Crash scene: a Leongatha man was struck by a turning car when he was crossing the road at the Roughead Street and Anderson Street intersection in Leongatha on Wednesday afternoon.

Amor enters Strzelecki race

By Brad Lester KORUMBURRA advocate David Amor will jostle with councillors Lorraine Brunt and Andrew McEwen in the contest for Strzelecki Ward at the October council election.

They could be joined • Jim Forbes. by former shire president Jim Forbes and past candidate David Wanless in the race for the three councillor positions in the ward that includes Nyora, Poowong, Loch, Korumburra and Buffalo.

Mr Amor, a former president of the Korumburra Business Association, has previously stood for council and also contested the seat of McMillan

Parrots fight ice LEONGATHA Football Netball Club will host a Fight Against Ice forum at the clubrooms this Thursday.

Parrots president Dale McCahon said the forum supports sports clubs and rural communities in stopping the growing drug problem.

“Seventeen clubs from across Gippsland have jumped on board. They are not looking at it because they identify drug issues within the club, rather they are trying to be good community citizens for the whole town,” Mr McCahon said.

Former Collingwood premiership player Gavin Crosisca will be a keynote speaker, accompanied by Victoria Police and GippSport.

Local referral service ACSO will discuss agencies and resources, alongside the Australian Drug Foundation.

The forum starts at 7.30pm. A barbeque and chips will be provided and entry is $5.

Conduct probes flood council FOUR of the nine South Gippsland Shire councillors are now on the receiving end of claims they breached the Councillor Code of Conduct.

Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brook and Cr Andrew McEwen have lodged claims against each other.

At the April council meeting, Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said Cr McEwen had tried to “bully” councillors into agreeing with his stance on coal seam gas, to which Cr McEwen claimed he was a victim of bullying instead.

Mirboo North resident Kim White also lodged a complaint about Cr Hutchinson-Brooks with CEO Tim Tamlin, in relation to the April meeting.

Mr White said council was dominated by a majority bloc that included Cr Hutchinson-Brooks and mayor Cr Bob Newton.

Councillors Hutchinson-Brooks and McEwen are expected to enter mediation and if that fails, they will go before a panel.

Any time, council will receive a report about the outcome of a conduct panel hearing against Cr Jim Fawcett lodged by Cr Don Hill. Cr Hill is appealing the finding the conduct panel against him, to which Cr Fawcett was a party.

The two regularly have different opinions.

in the 2013 federal election, representing Katter’s Australian Party.

“It’s about time a fair few of them moved on and gave a new councillor the opportunity to stand,” he said.

Mr Amor promised to stand independent of a bloc and advocate to improve Korumburra’s streetscape.

Mr Forbes is contemplating a return to council.

The Poowong dairy farmer will contest Strzelecki Ward if he does nominate, but is doubtful of his chances of election given Cr Lorraine Brunt also hails from Poowong and he believes her solid performance will stand her in good stead.

“You have to be realistic that two councillors coming out of the one town in the ward is highly improbable,” Mr Forbes said.

He attended a recent council meeting and was less than impressed with the disunity between councillors he witnessed.

Mr Forbes served with the former Shire of Korumburra from 1990 to 1994 and then with the new council until 2005. He was Shire President in 2000.

Mr Forbes was the Liberal candidate for the fed-

eral seat of McMillan in 2001 and then for Gippsland South in the state election of 2002, but is no longer a member of a political party.

Previous council candidate David Wanless, who farms beef at Jeetho, is also considering standing.

Ian Nicholas of Outtrim contested the 2012 election but is doubtful of running this • David Amor. year.

“I would hate to sit on a council that was not able to get anything down like the council of the last four years,” he said.

“I do not think I could have gone through what (current councillors) Andrew McEwen, Don Hill and Kieran Kennedy have done in trying to make changes and not get anywhere.”

POLICE BRIEFS Speeder nabbed FOSTER Police nabbed a driver on the Queen’s Birthday holiday (Monday) who was found speeding in Fish Creek.

The 40 year old Balwyn North motorist was caught travelling at 61km/h in a 50km/h zone on Waratah Road.

The woman was fined $190 and received one demerit point.

Bikes stolen THREE bicycles have been reported stolen from Inverloch Primary School.

The bikes were left in the bike shed at the school over Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5.

Offenders took the bikes over the weekend and also vandalised some of the school buildings.

Police are asking anyone who witnessed suspicious behaviour around the area to come forward.

Driver caught POLICE charged a man for a number of traffic offences after he endangered lives in Inverloch on Saturday, June 4.

The driver, a 35 year old man from Venus Bay, was charged with endangering lives, misconduct and causing serious injury when he was found to be responsible for

an accident which occurred in Wonthaggi on Thursday, March 10.

The man was also found responsible for an incident in Cranbourne on Saturday, January 30 and another in Tarwin Lower on Wednesday, June 1 at 4pm.

Anyone who witnessed the June 1 road rage incident between Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay is asked to contact police.

Man charged POLICE have charged a man following a fatal collision in Dumbalk North where a motorcyclist was killed earlier this year.

Police believed a cattle truck and a motorcycle collided on Farmers Road, near Milford Road, on Thursday, January 28 about 2.30pm.

The motorcyclist, a 41 year old Hazelwood South man, died at the scene.

The driver of the truck, a 39 year old Meeniyan man, has been charged with culpable driving causing death.

He has been bailed to appear at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court on June 15.

New resident: Marg Curley moved into her newly refurbished room at Woorayl Lodge last Wednesday. Read the full story on page 21.

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LOTS of tourists ventured to Wilsons Promontory National Park over the long weekend despite the cooler weather. A number of hikers took to the trails and admired the spectacular views.

CELEBRATE the Winter Solstice and the shortest day by joining in the fun at

the Meeniyan Hall supper room with the beautiful open fire.

The Meeniyan Red Cross is holding the Winter Solstice Dinner Party Saturday, June 25 at 6.30pm.

This event last year was a huge success.

There will be surprise entertainment and the cost is only $25.

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WELL done to the wonderful young artists who participated in the recent May exhibition at the Leongatha Gallery. The work by the Leongatha Secondary College students was vibrant and uplifting.

The Leongatha Gallery encourages young and

emerging artists as part Hall Ladies will proof its core and has been vide desserts, tea and coffee. Cans of soft doing so for 44 years. drink will be available DUMBALK Com- for $1. For more informunity and surround- mation, contact Marie ing areas is invited on 5664 5404 or Faye to attend a casserole 5664 4373. dinner this Friday THE Meeniyan Comevening at Dumbalk Hall.

Commencing munity Garden commitat 6.45pm, guests are tee meets on the first Satasked to bring a cas- urday of every month at serole to share, drinks Tanderra Park at 9am and and glasses. Dumbalk welcomes visitors and new ideas. The group is currently seeking quotes for the project which will include a creative landscape, individual and community plots and a pathway connecting Tanderra Park and the garden. As an additional fundraiser, the group will host a sausage sizzle this Sunday from midday until 2pm in the Meeniyan town centre.

Grand location: a new asphalted area has been opened at Korumburra Primary School, behind the Prep and Grade 1 classrooms. School principal Nathan Pirouet cut the ribbon at the ceremony and thanked vice principal Dave Gray and the school council for their support.

There are further plans to develop the area to provide additional opportunities for developmental play.

CONGRATULATIONS to Avril and John Van Wamel who celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Saturday, May 28. The couple was joined by a contingent of friends from Melbourne and Queensland who enjoyed an afternoon of celebrations and socialising at the Meeniyan Bowls Club.

LEONGATHA Stadium 4 Cinema is hosting a screening of Chasing Asylum this Sunday, with all proceeds going towards the Asylum

Lucy Johnson

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Terrific tea: Lund’s Auto Electrical hosted its annual biggest morning tea to raise funds for the Cancer Council recently. From left, Hope Martin, Wendy Lund and Barb Gray provided guests with sumptuous goodies before walking around Leongatha’s industrial estate to raise more than $1000 for the cause.

Seekers Resource Centre. The film explores the great lengths asylum seekers go to in order to seek sanctuary from their war torn homelands.

STUDENTS at Korumburra Primary School are more resilient than ever after a Building Resilience presentation last Wednesday. Resilience

is one of the school’s four core values and in term three teachers will be on focusing delivering lessons that explicitly teach coping strategies when things do not go well.

POWLETT River Primary School had an Indonesian Day to reinforce the Indonesian culture it teaches at the school. The instruction

comes from the Victorian School of Languages in Melbourne and they were fortunate enough to have the computer capability to ensure every student is given a computer to enable them to contact and learn interactively. The teachers from Melbourne visited the school for language activities as well as music and Indonesian food.

Fun for a cause A FUNDRAISER will be held for the family of the late Carli Watsford.

The mother of eight month Kira was killed in a workplace accident on March 1 this year.

Carli was also six weeks pregnant with her second child with fiancé Gary.

Carli lived in Berrys Creek and went to Mirboo North Secondary College, and was living in Garfield with Gary and Kira.

The fundraiser will be held at the Nar Nar Goon Hotel on Saturday, June 25 from 4pm with children’s activities and entertainment.

Later in the evening there will be live music, raffles and auctions. Entry is $5.

Donations of prizes are welcome to Tina Burns on 0439 696 679 or englishtpb@bigpond.com To donate cash, go to: www.gofundme. com

Creative: Robert Barron exhibited his work during his winter sale at Gooseneck Pottery last weekend, including these pieces he entered in the show Montsalvat in Eltham during the year.

Exhibition a hit GOOSENECK Pottery hosted its annual winter exhibition and three day sale during the Queen’s Birthday weekend.

With 10 per cent off all items and 20 per cent off bigger pieces, there was plenty of interest at the Kardella pottery.

The exhibition included throwing demonstrations, inspections of the kiln and studio, and a selection of wine and cheese for visitors to enjoy as they browsed.

The sale comes in the lead up to potter Robert Barron’s next big firing, scheduled for November with a December sale planned before Christmas.

Mr Barron said he had been working hard since

his last summer firing and had entered some of his work in several shows.

One such show was Montsalvat in Eltham, which celebrated the life of late potter Peter Rushford.

He had also rendered his kiln in preparation for his next firing.

“The kiln has been fired 59 times. Rendering the kiln ensures more insulation and blocks any cracks.

We rendered the kiln a few months ago and it took us a few days, so it was another task to keep us busy,” Mr Barron said.

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Wattle Bank crash zone

By Brad Lester

Resident Geoff Ellis is worried more accidents will occur unless remedial roadworks are undertaken.

A NOTORIOUS intersection that has “Everybody has got stories about near misses claimed a life at Wattle Bank could and pretty bad ones too,” he said.

VicRoads Eastern Region regional director Scott undergo further roadworks to improve Lawrence said VicRoads was now working with safety.

Bass Coast Shire Council and the community to The junction of Lynnes Road with Korumburrainvestigate safety concerns there.

Inverloch Road continues to “Council made be dangerous, despite works recommendations to VicRoads, 18 months ago to refresh which were implemented linemarking and install larger 18 months ago, including stop signs. refreshing linemarking at the The Wattle Bank intersection and installation of Community Group is larger stop signs on either side leading the campaign of the road in the approach to for improvements, in the intersection,” he said. conjunction with Bass Coast “A safety audit has been Shire Council’s Hovell Ward commissioned at the request councillor Neil Rankine, of council and the results of who is hoping rumble strips that audit will determine the will be installed to warn need for further improvements motorists of the impending should they be required.” intersection.

Resident Helene Feely, The junction is on the who has lived at Wattle Bank south side of a crest on • a memorial to Barbara Ball near for 17 years, has called for Korumburra-Inverloch the Lynnes Road intersection at an 80km/h speed limit on Road and on a straight in the Korumburra-Inverloch Wattle Bank.

She died after a Lynnes Road. Drivers are Road either side of the collision there in May 2014. at risk of not seeing stop intersection with Lynnes signs, and driving through Road. the intersection and crashing into coming traffic.

“I believe the speed limit should be 80km/h from One person has died and three others seriously here to Inverloch because it’s a tourist road and there injured in accidents at the intersection over the past are lot of cyclists that come up here and walkers use five years. the road,” she said.

Action needed: from left, Wattle Bank residents Bevan Denman, Geoff Ellis, Ray Holloway, Bass Coast Shire Councillor Neil Rankine and grandson Sam Adams, Helene Feely and Rob Allen are seeking further road safety improvements at the intersection of Lynnes Road and Korumburra-Inverloch Road at Wattle Bank.

Former Kongwak CFA captain Ray Holloway said the intersection is difficult to find at night.

“There is nothing on the Inverloch road advising of the intersection when you’re coming from the Korumburra direction,” he said.

Nearby resident Rob Allen called for vegetation

Lucky: a young Leongatha woman was travelling towards Inverloch just before 9am on Friday when she lost control of her vehicle on the straight section of the Bass Highway between Simons Lane and Soldiers Road.

Narrowly missing a large concrete culvert, her car came to rest in the deep ditch, facing in the opposite direction.

The P Plate driver, who was travelling alone, told police that while driving along the straight stretch of highway in fine, overcast conditions, her steering locked.

Quake shakes Man stabbed

AN earthquake occurred off the coast of A MAN was airlifted to hospital after he Cape Liptrap near Walkerville on Sun- was stabbed at Hallora on Thursday afternoon. day night.

The magnitude 3 quake happened 10km beneath the sea floor, west of Tidal River at Wilsons Promontory, at 10.51pm.

Geoscience Australia said the earthquake could have been felt by people 23km away and no damage was reported.

Police attended the altercation at Hick Road in Hallora at 1.45pm in response to reports of a stabbing.

A Hallora man in his 30s was airlifted to Royal Melbourne Hospital in a critical condition, having sustained injuries to his upper body.

Police arrested a 64 year old Hallora man who was taken to Warragul Hospital with minor injuries.

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to be removed, particularly to improve visibility for drivers making a right hand turn out of Lynnes Road.

“We could do with rumble strips in the lead up to the intersection,” he said.

Cr Rankine said council would continue to urge VicRoads to act.

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OPINIONS

Praise for emergency services

THANK you to all the CFA units, police and our family and friends.

On Sunday, June 5, Waratah Lodge burnt to the ground. We were at church and were alerted via a phone message that the lodge was on fire.

By the time we arrived on the scene there were many wonderful CFA people doing their best to control the blaze but to no avail, as it had really taken hold and within a very short time the lodge was gone.

The police were there for two days staying overnight in freezing conditions to keep an eye on it.

Thank you guys.

We also want to say thank you to our family and friends who have been a wonderful support through this difficult time.

Our daughters Megan and Rachel and foster son George and our

grandsons were all there as quickly as they could be and helping as much as they could in the circumstances.

Nathan, our son was visiting his son in Mount Gambier, but he had done a huge amount to help us get the lodge going when we started four years ago, so he is feeling the pain of it as much as the rest of us.

We had worked really hard over the past few years to build up the business and renovate the building only to lose it all before the last renovation bills were paid.

We are both feeling flat but are very much aware that at least there was no loss of life, which would have been a far greater tragedy and not one we could easily live with.

We will rebuild but the next 12 months will be tough as we have no income from the lodge but still a mortgage to pay off.

However because the lodge had become well known as a good place to stay, I feel we owe it to the area and the people who have worked

E D I T O R I A L Labor must match Long Jetty pledge THE Coalition’s election pledge of $4.8 million to restore the Long Jetty at Port Welshpool yesterday (Tuesday) was news long awaited.

Now it is time for Labor to come forward with the same commitment, should it win the poll on July 2.

While the Coalition pledged $3 million towards the project in 2007, it lost the election and the jetty has been falling into the sea ever since.

Now the jetty is closer than ever to being restored and becoming a tourist destination in its own right, luring anglers, sightseers and boaters.

The jetty could also become an asset for any sort of marine industry and could possibly lure a new industry or business to Corner Inlet, a district that would certainly benefit from the jobs that would result.

The Port Welshpool community has previously flagged the potential for an underwater observatory similar to that at the Busselton Jetty in Western Australia as a means of attracting investment, but without that project, the jetty alone will attract anglers who will spend locally.

Should the Coalition be returned to power, the community looks forward to seeing how the new jetty will look and seeing the project get underway sooner rather than later.

South Gippsland Shire Council has made restoration of the jetty a priority project, saying it would result in more than $6 million in increased expenditure during the first 10 years of operation, as well as a $26 million increase in economic output associated with construction over three years, creating 96 additional jobs during the construction phase and five ongoing jobs.

The fact the Coalition has committed funding to the project shows it meets the criteria the necessary bureaucratic departments require and therefore there is no reason while Labor cannot make a funding commitment too. Let’s hope it comes before July 2.

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hard to achieve all that we did over the past four years to get it going again as soon as we can.

South Gippsland Shire Council has also been supportive and offering assistance with moving forward with our plans.

So thank you everyone for all you did to help and when we are back on our feet we will invite everyone back to celebrate.

Judy Edwards, Fish Creek.

60 year reunion I WOULD like, on behalf of the footballers and netballers, to thank the Stony Creek Football Netball Club for the time and service they put in to make the 60 year reunion such a great success.

They had afternoon tea and some speeches, and then the superb tea and speeches to finalise the day.

Don’t forget the main day was 60 years ago so it was a smaller gathering of those members.

The day in those Stony Creek rooms where photos, etc, filled the walls was something to behold.

Thank you to president Neil Cope and helper Don Wilson for organising this wonderful day.

Jack Charlton, Fish Creek.

Time for new council AS A long term ratepayer in the South Gippsland Shire, I wish to express my disgust at the actions of the current councillors with their handling of the saga of the two caravan parks at Yanakie and Port Welshpool, and now potentially a third at Waratah Bay. I object strongly to council becom-

ing a business enterprise with no skills or common sense to back them up.

It is not their money they are playing with and as the balance sheet shows, they are losing money in a big way.

This money should be going to community projects as it always has, instead of ending up in a bottomless pit.

Coal Creek Historical Village is at least a community asset which is used heavily by the community.

The mess council has made benefits no one and will take years to recover. My wife and I operated a caravan park which we built up from scratch and we know how hard it is to have a successful park.

Yanakie has no real amenities for the overnight travellers and does not have the infrastructure to support more overnight travellers, even if they can get them.

Probably the best park in Victoria is the Cobram RACV Resort Park which has every choice available to make it a top holiday stay.

The daily fees at Yanakie are higher than Cobram and they do not have running water to the sites, no sullage disposal, have to rely on drinking water being carted in at peak times and few amenities for the travellers.

I have decided to stay at the park because I love the place, but I hope the current councillors get voted out and some more realistic people take their place.

The money that has been wasted in bad management, the money (income) that has been lost, could have done a lot of good in many areas of our shire.

Jeff Clark, Poowong.

Library praise WONTHAGGI Library staff deserve a huge compliment for the way the library is trans-

forming as an essential community hub.

I recently attended a Reconciliation Week movie night. The amenity of the space was much appreciated by the movie goers and the service provided by the staff was exemplary. The movie was well chosen and very inspirational.

The WGLC facilitates many community events across the region; I urge people to acquire copies of their What’s On Booklet.

My only concern is that, with fiscal restraint enforced through rate capping, there will be pressure to reduce funding.

In the near future hard decisions will have to be made. Genuine consultation needs to occur about what is valuable to the community. Users of public facilities need to be clear about what matters.

Geoff Ellis, Wattle Bank.

Poorly planned deregulation?

I’M concerned about the impacts of a mid-season price change on dairy farmers across Australia.

Traditional methods of informing farmers on expected milk prices seem to have been abandoned without warning and left farmers in budget shortfall in many cases.

Following deregulation access to the fresh milk market for farmers has become restricted to fewer farmers meaning some are completely exposed to the export market and some not. This has the potential to create a volatile environment for all dairy farmers to operate in, when they have no control over farm gate prices.

This is something that needs a senate inquiry. Dairy farmers deserve a national examination into the effects on the industry of deregulation.

Sustainable agriculture is a very important policy of the Greens and this goes to the heart of regional communities in Gippsland. It’s not ok for the Leader of the National Party, Barnaby Joyce to say, “There’s little we can do”.

I am deeply concerned by the impact of lower prices on dairy farmers and where this will lead in the near future.

The timing of price changes and how these were communicated, when farmers have set their budgetsfor the coming year based on opening prices is to my knowledge unprecedented.

We Greens will continue to listen to farmers concerns and work to ensure our agricultural industries can maintain a sustainable model that will enhance Australia’s clean green image.

Ian Onley, Greens candidate for Gippsland, Gormandale.

Locals first DOESN’T it give one a nice warm glow in the chest when we read in the paper that the local mayor and church leaders are going to invite some refugees to live among us in Leongatha.

I wonder if that same warm glow will be felt by the family at the top of the housing list when they receive the letter saying their expected house has been given away to a non Australian.

Again I wonder if the family, that late at night asks the church for emergency accommodation, will have that warm glow in its chest when it is told there is no house available for it to use.

Shouldn’t we look after our own first?

Brian S. Overmass, Leongatha.

VOXPOP! VOX The State Government announced on Tuesday, June 7 that it would not come to a decision on the CSG moratorium until August. What does this mean to you?

“I hope there will be a good outcome even though it means I have to wait longer to hear their decision.”

“It is a decision which has been pending for too long. We do not have a clear answer and we deserve one.”

Anna Hall, Boolarra.

Barb Pullinger, Mirboo North.

“It is very disappointing for us.

We have been working very, very hard to show the government that the community wants a ban and we need answers.”

“Thousands of people across the state have worked for years with the previous Minister for Energy and previous governments. We deserved an answer on Tuesday.”

Hannah Alquier, Poowong.

Marg Thomas, Mirboo North.

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Danger road

By Lucy Johnson TIM Gorman is lucky to be alive after he crashed his car on Dumbalk’s Loves Lane earlier this year.

Now the Meeniyan resident said it is time to act.

Mr Gorman was travelling home from Traralgon on rainy Thursday, January 14 when he lost control of his car and went flying off the road.

“I completely lost control and went over the cliff. While my car was airborne it hit two trees before falling onto the ground,” he said.

“The bonnet crushed my car battery and there was a strong smell of fumes. I thought the car was on fire.”

A police report supported Mr Gorman’s claims he was driving slowly due to wet weather conditions when the accident occurred around 6.30pm.

“The police report stated the road was at

fault,” he said.

“There were sheets of water on the road and it was really slippery.”

Mr Gorman crawled out one side of his upturned car, burning himself on the exhaust.

From there he ran up the hill and flagged down a passing car.

He was then driven to Latrobe Regional Hospital where he was diagnosed with two bulging discs, a concussion and damage to a ligament in his shoulder.

“It has been three months since the accident and I have to go and see four different practitioners now. My neck is still sore and I will have to wait to see if it will ever heal,” he said.

Mr Gorman met with a group of local landowners who regularly help stricken motorists on Loves Lane.

“They said that if it rains, you can bet there will be an accident,” he said.

“One farmer said he pulls people out and most are not critically injured so the accidents do not get reported. The locals said they

thought maybe one in 20 accidents are reported to police.”

Mr Gorman contacted a VicRoads representative to enquire about its responsibility to fix the dangerous road.

“He said it would require a lot of funding and I asked him what the value of a human life is. He did not answer,” he said.

“I emailed him about the Loves Lane project and he has not responded since.”

Mr Gorman said he believes the road could be made a lot safer if simple maintenance jobs were implemented to improve water drainage on the slippery surface.

“My collision was the result of poor road design and lack of drain maintenance. If we did simple things like bringing a grader in and cutting down the road shoulders and clearing the drains it would already make it a safer road,” he said.

Anyone wishing to contact Tim to share their accident report can email meeniyan@ gmail.com.

Close call: Tim Gorman escaped an accident that destroyed his car when he lost control on slippery Loves Lane at Dumbalk.

Cassie to help Fijian children

By Lucy Johnson MIRBOO North’s Cassie Sheen is gearing up for the adventure of a lifetime on her mission to help disadvantaged children.

Helping hand: Cassie Sheen will travel from Mirboo North to Fiji this September where she will volunteer to help disadvantaged children in a kindergarten.

“I have signed up to volunteer at a kindergarten in Fiji this September. I have been thinking about it for a long time and I finally took the plunge. I was thrilled to be accepted,” she said.

Ms Sheen will be volunteering through Projects Abroad, an organisation dedicated to pairing volunteers with goodwill projects to help those in need in developing countries or disadvantaged regions.

There she will stay with a local host family where

she will be granted an insight into life in Fiji near her project.

“I will be working in a kindergarten near Nadi.

I was inspired to take part because I absolutely love children,” she said.

“In 2014, I completed my diploma in early childhood education at Federation Training. I knew I wanted to volunteer overseas and I would one day like to volunteer further abroad in Kenya.”

The Fijian project will commence on September 20 and will see Ms Sheen help conduct classes for the children for three weeks.

Projects Abroad was established in 1992 to help students who wanted to travel and assist overseas in a volunteer capacity. Since then the organisation has expanded enormously and now sends more than

10,000 volunteers overseas every year to help where they can.

“I chose this project because I wanted to raise awareness for the high level of poverty in Fiji,” Ms Sheen said.

“Volunteers and assistance is in high demand in Fiji where 250,000 people live below the poverty line.

“Fiji is recognised as a tourist attraction but so many people there rely on the fishing, fruit and tourism industry to stay afloat.”

Ms Sheen has set up a crowd funding campaign to assist her with the costs incurred for the project, including flights, fees and vaccinations.

To donate, head to www.myprojectsabroad.org/ fundraising/43zlG0

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Marvellous deals at Marriotts WITH deals on everything from brush cutters to side by side utility vehicles, Marriotts Motorcycles and Power Equipment in Leongatha has plenty of bargains for the end of financial year.

The Anderson Street megastore has discounts on all stock to accompany a range of special deals valid now until June 30.

“We have deals on pressure washers, brush cutters, mowers and ride on mowers, pumps, generators, motorbikes, chainsaws and everything in between,” store owner Tim Marriott said.

“We are in the process of renovating the store and we need to clear out a lot of older stock. We plan to make way for a wide range of new products for our customers.”

Marriotts is offering 10 to 50 per cent off motorbike accessories and apparel to accompany competitive prices on utility vehicles and 4x4s in store.

Customers can also reap the rewards when they purchase two chainsaw chains by receiving a third Big deals: Tim Marriott and the team at Marriotts Leongatha have sales storewide for the chain for free. end of financial year.

“We have very good deals on motorbikes, farm

Cape surf club plea

By Tayla Kershaw AN additional $400,000 will secure Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club’s multimillion dollar dream to redevelop its clubhouse.

Building project manager Kate McLoughlin and treasurer Keith Bartel appealed to Bass Coast Shire Council to fund the remainder of the project in this year’s budget last Wednesday (June 8).

“We were visited by the Premier in January who told us to be shovel ready by February 2017 and that we would need a project manager from council,” Ms McLoughlin said.

“He also allowed us to work with the office of the Victorian Government architect and we have met with the architect Robert Simeoni.”

The State Government allocated $1.5 million to fund the project and the surf life saving club raised $400,000 during the summer months.

However, council is preparing to finalise its draft budget and feared it could not allocate the $400,000 needed to drive the project so late in the process.

Councillors asked the representatives whether the money from the State Government would still

be made available if the project could not go ahead

by February.

“We don’t know and we aren’t game to ask.

We aren’t expecting 100 per cent of the funding from council but every contribution helps,” Mr Bartel said.

Cr Phil Wright said the beaches defined Australia, and Australians expect the surf clubs to have the facilities to keep them safe, but questioned the whether the project would affect enough people to be a budget necessity.

“We patrol the beach from November through to Easter and on busy days we have up to 15,000 people at the beach,” Ms McLoughlin said.

“Cape Paterson is known for its dumping waves and we have had a number of spinal injuries to tend to, as well as rescues. We not only make sure the beach is safe, we also promote health with first aid training.”

Mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said the amount of money may be too significant given the budget had advanced already, but council would keep dialogue open about appointing a project manager.

At this stage, Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club has had no progress in receiving federal funding.

equipment and four wheelers. We have vehicles for farm work, off road and on road jobs,” Mr Marriott said.

“The companies supplying our products have already made fantastic specials and we have chosen to take extra off. Last year our end of financial year sale was a big success so we decided to run it again this year.”

Marriotts has serviced the South Gippsland community for more than 60 years and has always supported its loyal customers both in town and far afield.

In doing so, Marriotts is working hard to offer affordable products to those in the farming industry who have had a tough season this year.

“Now is an opportunity for farmers to make the most of low prices while they can,” Mr Marriott said.

“We are doing our best to make our products and services available to everyone, and give them the best deal we possibly can.”

The dedicated local team at Marriotts is also happy to fit and balance tyres on all motorbikes in store, free of charge.

Attempted murder trial starts THE trial of a man accused of attacking two South Gippsland Shire Council officers commenced at Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court yesterday (Tuesday).

The man, a 45 year old from Turtons Creek, was refused bail at court on November 4, 2015 after he was remanded in custody for his actions last year.

The accused allegedly assaulted the two council officers on his property on May 25, 2015.

The man will face two charges of attempted murder in the ongoing trial.

Cow killed POLICE are investigating the murder of cow in Fish Creek last Tuesday, June 7.

Building dream: Cape Paterson Surf Life Offenders entered a farm property overnight on Saving Club’s building project manager Kate and killed a cow before using an excavator on site to McLoughlin and treasurer Keith Bartel aim dig a hole in an attempt to bury it.

Anyone with information that can assist police to have works for a multimillion dollar clubshould contact Wonthaggi Police Station on 5671 house underway by next February.

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Council faces Candidates urged to back rail’s return tough love

By Tayla Kershaw

BASS Coast Shire Council was presented with rocky results after the community satisfaction survey ratings were revealed recently.

With the exception of sealed roads, council’s overall performance dropped four points below 2015’s score of 46.

Council also received lower ratings in community consultation, advocacy, community decisions, customer service and council direction.

Council direction was council’s weakest area with 29 per cent of respondents giving council a ‘very poor’ mark.

This has put Bass Coast well behind the average score of 54 for large rural shires, with 33 per cent of respondents awarding council a poor rating.

Polled by JWS Research, 400 residents were surveyed on a range of issues early in February this year.

The decline in ratings were mostly driven by older residents – over the age of 65 – showing generational differences as residents between the ages of 18 and 34 tended to give council higher ratings.

Once again, Phillip Island was the least satisfied area in the shire, scoring the council the hardest in all criteria.

Mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said it was disappointing to see the results drops but believed the community had seen a number of positives come from council since February.

“The survey results may have fared better if asked in April. Since then, we had a ministerial delegation of six state ministers visit Bass Coast to meet with our community led by council, and Bass Coast also received significant funding in the state budget following considerable advocacy work by council,” she said.

“When the surveys were undertaken, we were also in the middle of consultation sessions with the community regarding our long term financial plan and impact of rate capping. At the overwhelming request of the community we stuck to the rate cap and we received some great feedback on how well the community consultation was managed.”

Cr Crugnale said there was room for improvement.

“It is positive to see our score for sealed local roads increase by eight points, and we’ve performed strongly once again in customer service, with 55 per cent of respondents rating council’s customer service as ‘good’ or ‘very good’,” she said.

PROPOSALS for improved transport in South Gippsland – including returning rail to Leongatha - have been handed to McMillan candidates as the federal election draws near.

South and West Gippsland Transport Group released its proposals to McMillan’s eight candidates on Friday, asking them to pledge their advocacy for the desired solutions.

South Gippsland Shire Councillor Andrew McEwen, chair of the transport group, said the proposals include a feasibility study for reinstating passenger

trains to Leongatha in a loop from Cranbourne to Pakenham.

“Planning and eventually building the rail loop from Cranbourne to Pakenham will allow almost all of the 700,000 people due to be living in that region by 2030 to be within five to 10 minutes of a railway station,” Cr McEwen said.

Cr McEwen said undertaking an integrated transport plan for Southern Gippsland would identify the best way to deal with three million tonnes of freight coming into and out of Southern Gippsland, which is currently entirely dependent on the congested Monash Freeway.

Work on Inverloch pathway to start CONSTRUCTION of the Ayr Creek pedestrian bridge and foreshore shared pathway at Inverloch will start soon.

The works will take place along Surf Parade between Abbott Street and Ayr Creek.

Installation of the bridge will begin from July 13 and it is anticipated to be finished by early August.

Construction of the pathway will start after the bridge has been installed and should be completed

by September, weather permitting.

Mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said the path would link to the existing shared path on Ramsay Boulevard.

The project will cost $208,000.

The works will involve approved vegetation clearing, the construction of the 2.5 metre wide pedestrian bridge including a viewing deck area with decorative panels, and the construction of a 2.5 metre wide concrete shared pathway between Abbott Street and Ayr Creek.

Road users will need to seek alternative routes during the bridge installation period.

Council’s contractor will be notifying and working closely with local residents within this section of the road.

For more details, please contact council’s infrastructure delivery team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.

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Good cause cafe GUESTS were treated to barista made coffee and gourmet treats last Thursday at Yooralla’s Community Cafe.

Held in conjunction with Federation Training, the cafe drew in 56 guests and gave students an opportunity to showcase their newly obtained skills.

Community development worker Vanessa Holness said the course improves students’ chances at gaining employment in the hospitality industry. ”We host a community cafe on the second Thursday of every month and we have been Barista trained: Mitch Price showed off his building up the program in different training censuperior coffee making skills at the Yooralla tres for six years now,” she said.

Community Cafe last Thursday.

“As a result of the cafe, Yooralla now has a catering group which works at a number of community events and functions.”

Diners were treated to a choice of chicken pie or zucchini and haloumi cakes, with baked potatoes followed by wagon wheel brownies for dessert. They chose to pay what they felt the meal was worth, rather than paying a fixed price for the lunch.

“The students obtain amazing skills and also receive their responsible serving of alcohol certificate, barista training and a food handling certificate,” Ms Holness said.

Gourmet cafe: Leongatha’s Ava Ceretti “This is a major advantage to them when they showed off the chicken pie and the zucchini look for employment and as a result, many have and haloumi cakes on offer at the Yooralla gone on to work in hospitality.”

Community Cafe last Thursday.

Inverloch transfer station may close INVERLOCH residents may have to dump their rubbish at the Wonthaggi Transfer Station from September 1, 2017.

Bass Coast Shire Council is considering shutting the Inverloch Transfer Station, leaving residents with no option but to travel 15 minutes to Wonthaggi.

Council said the closure would coincide with the introduction of the green waste bin service and alleviate the need for green waste to be dumped at a transfer station.

Council will consider the closure of the Inverloch Transfer Station at its meeting on June 22.

Closure of the transfer station was recommended in the Bass Coast Shire Waste Management Strategy 2015-2025.

Council CEO Paul Buckley said the Inverloch faBan sought: members of Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North, Lock the Gate Alliance and Friends of the Earth met with fellow farmers cility was not operating at best practice. and protesters at a rally in Berrys Creek last Tuesday, June 7, after the State Government announced it would not make a decision on the “The waste management strategy recommended moratorium until August. the closure for a number of reasons, such as having to invest significant funding, and then further operational budget, to upgrade and maintain the site to standard,” he said.

“The cost to council to run and maintain the Inverloch Transfer Station in its current condition for 201516 is $180,000, while funding allocated in the draft until they have come to a decision.” torium, which received more than 1800 submis- 2016-2017 budget is $185,000.

By Lucy Johnson “Residential development to the north of the transMr O’Connor was dissatisfied with the State sions. fer station has also resulted in a number of unverified Government’s choice to appoint former police “I take these issues seriously and therefore will LOBBYISTS rallying against coal seam complaints regarding odours and noise associated minister Wade Noonan as Minister for Energy gas exploration in South Gippsland on Monday, May 23, replacing Lily D’Ambrosio, take more time to meet with industry, farmers and with green waste mulching, and if the facility is no other community representatives,” he said. longer able to accept green waste, it may no longer came together after the State Govern- just prior to the moratorium deadline on June 8.

Lock the Gate Alliance coordinator Ursula be required. ment chose to defer its decision on the “The fact the government chose to change its Alquier said she could not see the reasoning be“Continued development will further decrease the Minister for Energy at such a late date does not hind the postponement. subject last Tuesday, June 7. buffer around the facility, exacerbating these issues.”

The State Government was set to come to a help the situation as it means we now have to neThe waste management strategy also identified “I understand the new minister will need time final decision on the four year old moratorium, gotiate with a new minister rather than the one we to become familiar with the moratorium, how- the facility as posing a risk to the local environment through stormwater discharge and fire, potentially however the verdict has been postponed until Au- have been lobbying with,” Mr O’Connor said. ever I think it is pretty clear how the community impacting on nearby residential properties and Screw “We will continue to do whatever we can to put gust when Parliament reconvenes. feels about onshore gas exploration,” she said.

Creek.

Fergus O’Connor hosted a rally on his Berrys a total ban on coal seam gas in South Gippsland Labor Candidate for McMillan Chris BuckCouncil and West Gippsland Catchment Manageand until we have the outcome we want.

Creek farm and said he would continue to sup“My farm’s water supply comes from a spring ingham echoed the concerns of his electorate and ment Authority want to improve the health of Screw port the Lock the Gate Alliance until a total ban which feeds into a dam, supplying water to said that if elected he would represent the views Creek, with the transfer station and former landfill site on onshore gas exploration had been made. considered an ongoing threat to the waterway health “It is incredibly disappointing to be left in Toomey Creek and then the Tarwin River. It is a of Lock the Gate Alliance, and Coal and CSG and mangroves. limbo once again and it really stuffs us up for the hugely important water source and I will do all I Free Mirboo North accordingly.

Closure of the transfer station would provide an “It is very clear that we do not want onshore opportunity to rehabilitate the site and extend the natucan to protect it.” next couple of months,” he said.

“We cannot make any plans for the time being Mr Noonan defended his deferral of the mora- gas exploration here,” he said. ral reserve, while also removing environmental risks.

CSG wait infuriates

Rain a welcome change Thief targets car at beach

SOUTH Gippsland received a well deserved dumping of rain throughout May with some areas receiving higher rainfall than average.

Leongatha’s David Shambrook recorded 127mm over 17 days last month, with the average for May set at 90mm.

“We had almost 40mm over the average but we are still a little bit behind the progressive annual rainfall so far,” he said.

“It does look promising for farmers whose pastures can grow now. We will be needing more rain however to ensure there is plenty of runoff for the dams.”

Meeniyan rainfall recorded Lindsay Fromhold noted 148mm over 17 days and said he was relieved to see rain returning to the region after a dry year in 2015.

“We usually receive 80mm in May so we had almost double what we would usually get this time around,” he said.

“The weather is mild and the grass is growing so we have had a great start to winter so far.”

Mr Fromhold also recorded 15mm in the first week of June, an average start to the month.

Meanwhile, Fish Creek’s Neville Buckland recorded a whopping 150mm, 42 more than average for

May. “We had rain over 18 days in May and we have also had over 40mm so far in June, which is great to see,” he said.

“This week looks to be good weather until Friday.

If we do not get too much rain in June it should be a good season.”

South Gippsland Water Storages are also looking healthy, with managing director Philippe du Plessis stating there is “a high possibility” that water restrictions may be lifted in the near future for Korumburra and surrounds.

“The gradual increase in water storage figures over the past three weeks is encouraging,” he said.

“Equally promising is that storage levels are likely to have increased further over the long weekend, however, those rainfall figures have not been included in our totals just yet.”

Lance Creek is currently at 63 per cent capacity while Ruby Creek, responsible for sourcing water to Leongatha, is sitting below at 36 per cent.

Little Bass and Battery Creek recipients at Poowong, Nyora, Loch and Fish Creek are still under stage two water restrictions with the reservoirs at 45 and 52 per cent respectively.

Milpara Community House news

ON Tuesday, June 21 we have Level One POLICE are investigating an incident for Basic Food Handlers. It is nationinvolving theft and deceptions at San ally recognised for the hospitality, retail, community and health services, and food Remo last month.

Investigators have been told a man parked his processing industries. car on Punchbowl Road at 3.30pm on Tuesday, May 28 and went for a walk on the beach with friends.

When he returned to the car he found the tailgate had been forced and a hammer was stolen.

The hammer was used to smash the passenger windows and two mobile phones, three wallets containing cash and credit cards and house keys were stolen.

Witnesses have told police that they saw a white VNVS Holden Commodore station wagon in the area at the time of the incident.

The credit cards were used a short time later in Lang Lang, Koo Wee Rup and Pakenham to purchase cigarettes.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

This accreditation is ideal for those seeking work or working in the hospitality industry, intending to start their own restaurant/take away business, working with children/ aged care workers, school canteens and people selling food at markets.

We are also able to provide food safety supervisor training.

On the evening of Tuesday, June 21 we are running our Responsible Service of Alcohol course. All people serving alcohol in Victoria need this certificate, which is approved by the Director of Liquor Licensing Victoria.

The term three program should be available by the end of this week at milparacommunityhouse.org.au Our newcomers’ afternoon tea was a great success this term so we will be running a newcomers’ welcome dinner in August.

If you have any other suggestions or feedback, contact Jenni, Leisa and Belinda can be contacted on 5655 2524.

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Domestic violence prompts legal aid RISING domestic violence in Wonthaggi and Korumburra has led to the introduction of a free duty lawyer service, servicing the towns’ magistrates courts.

The Gippsland Community Legal Service expanded the service to address dramatic growth in reported family violence across Gippsland.

The service will be for family violence intervention orders, and has been operating at Wonthaggi since February and Korumburra since January, through Anglicare Victoria.

Since February, 141 applications for family violence intervention orders have been lodged at the Wonthaggi court and the legal service has helped Step forward: from left, Wonthaggi Rotary Club president Heather Earle, Charmaine Feto, with 38 of those.

At Korumburra, there have been 103 family vioDianne McCurry, Ray McCurry and John Owens celebrated their first win since Bass Coast lence intervention orders lodged and the legal serShire Council decided to close the Visitor Information Centre. vice has provided assistance with 37 matters.

Family violence encompasses physical violence, and also sexual and financial abuse. Women and children are typically the victims at the hands of men, and power and control the reasons.

Applicants for orders need to prove violence has ocpression of interest process comes to an end.”

By Tayla Kershaw CEO Paul Buckley said council had received curred and that the perpetrator is likely to offend again.

The service’s principal lawyer Kate Windmill

Rotary has its say

THE Wonthaggi Rotary Club will retain some power over the future of the Wonthaggi Visitor Information Centre, following Bass Coast Shire Council’s meeting recently.

Council voted to keep delivering modified information services until a new operator takes over the Centennial Centre.

An agreement between council and the Federal Government stipulates these modified services will be provided for a minimum of 18 months, which council will uphold.

The successful applicant from the expressions of interest process will be chosen by council, with some input by the Rotary Club.

Deputy mayor Cr Bradley Drew said this was a positive way forward to maintain the partnership between council and the Rotary Club.

“I had a request from the Rotary Club for them to be involved in discussions regarding future use of the centre, which I think is a very good outcome,” he said.

“I think we’ve made a good decision to continue to run the modified services until the ex-

a number of expressions of interest and it was expected to be completed within a matter of weeks.

Rotary Club president Heather Earle said she was happy with the outcome of the meeting, but the club was still upset with the overall decision to close the centre.

“We are pleased they are showing an interest in maintaining the partnership and allowing us to have a say,” she said.

“The Centennial Centre was given to us by the Borough of Wonthaggi and we were heavily involved in its development. We are happy with the turnout but it shouldn’t have come to this. We shouldn’t have had a review until August 2017.”

Cr Andrew Phillips reiterated the space would not be used for retail purposes in the future.

“It’s great we’ve had a few community organisations come to us with ideas. There has been a rumour we will use it for retail but we are thinking more along the lines of a community minded space to provide more community benefits,” he said.

“We are looking into things to do with arts and the business association. It is a great community hub.”

Sub acute strategy to save hospital BCH will seek funding to increase the number of sub acute inpatient beds.

“Armitage has the capacity to provide care to a total of 30 patients and residents. It is ideally located on the Wonthaggi campus close to all acute Lack of patronage at Armitage facilities and as well as providing House was one of the reasons the excellent care, it also offers a well Wonthaggi Hospital’s deficit had maintained and homely environslid into the red, but interim CEO ment,” Ms Child said.

Jan Child said she was confident “The infrastructure of Armitthis new strategy would help the age, however, is no longer comhospital become closer to breakpetitive in the residential care ing even than in many years. sector where there is a greater exThe occupancy of Armitage pectation of single rooms and enHouse has reduced over the past suites by prospective residents.” years, leaving close to 20 beds This change frees up space empty. inside the Wonthaggi hospital “Older people who are making wards, which will enable an inthe decision to move into permacreased number of beds available nent care prefer single rooms and • Bass Coast Health for medical and surgical patients. ensuites. Unfortunately Armitage interim CEO BCH has a well equipped and House is unable to provide this,” expertly staffed emergency deJan Child.

Ms Child said. partment but at times there are not Armitage House does, howenough beds available. ever, have the necessary infrastructure to provide According to the director of emergency seroptimal care for sub acute patients, who only vices Dr James Taylor there are times when the need temporary lodging. hospital experiences high demand but has a corThese patients need rehabilitation or special- responding lack of beds. ised therapy for several weeks following an acute “The wards – as they are currently set out – illness including fractures or strokes. are fully occupied at most times, which means a “We will be able to develop improved treat- number of patients are transferred to other health ment areas and optimise the therapy areas avail- services rather than treated locally,” he said. able to sub acute patients. We will also be able “Relocating the sub acute program to Armitto develop a better care environment for those age will not only ensure Armitage can be used, it patients who require palliative care,” Ms Child also ensures additional beds can be made availsaid. able in the acute care setting for busy times.”

RELOCATING 11 sub acute beds into Armitage House may be the key to decreasing the mounting debt at Bass Coast Health (BCH).

said, “Even before taking court action, it is vital for anyone in our community, who has experienced family violence or who fears future violence, to know free and confidential legal help is available.”

Ms Windmill was surprised by how busy the intervention order list is at Wonthaggi and how the service was under resourced.

“In the first four months of this year we have had duty lawyers present at over 60 Gippsland court days and assisted around 200 clients,” she said.

“Many women and children who are at risk of abuse, injury and death from family violence don’t know where to get help. Essentially, we bridge the gap for these vulnerable non-represented victims by explaining the law, negotiating with the other party and their lawyer and representing them in court.”

The duty lawyer service will continue until the end of the year and is based at Anglicare Victoria’s Leongatha office.

The free legal service is available to people who need help with family violence intervention orders at court on the designated duty lawyer days or by calling the legal service to make an appointment, either face to face or over the phone.

To access the service, phone Anglicare on 1800 004 402.

Academic feat for Ilana FORMER South Gippsland Secondary College student Ilana Jones was recently awarded the Emeritus Professor John Jackson Scholarship at RMIT University after completing her VCE studies last year.

Through dedication and hard work, the Toora woman earned a place in the Bachelor of Applied Science (Medical Radiations) course at RMIT, and accepted RMIT’s most prestigious scholarship that provides $15,000 towards her university fees and $30,000 in cash payments over her three years of study.

This scholarship is awarded to a commencing student who demonstrates academic merit and a passion for their chosen academic field.

Ilana wishes to pursue a career in medical radiations to help with the diagnoses and treatment of cancer patients.

Ilana was full of praise and admiration for the staff at South Gippsland Secondary College in helping her achieve such a feat. She would especially like to thank careers co-ordinator Margaret O’Donnell for working hard to have South Gippsland Secondary College recognised as

First class: Ilana Jones with Martin Bean CBE, RMIT’s Vice-Chancellor and president at RMIT University’s Scholarships Ceremony. a SNAP secondary school.

“I wasn’t an exceptional student but with the wonderful support and advice from my teachers and parents, I was given an excellent opportunity to achieve results I am really proud of,” she said.

“I hope getting such an excellent opportunity and reward can give some hope and inspiration for students in rural areas that

they do have a chance to match it with anyone.

“I’m really proud of where I came from and the schooling I received. Hopefully there’s a lot more opportunities for others to get the results they’re after in local schools.”

Ilana would also like to thank the many sponsors of the university award.

Cancer Council says thanks THE dedication and hard work of South Gippsland’s Relay For Life supporters has been acknowledged with an award from Cancer Council Victoria.

South Gippsland Relay for Life was presented with the Dollar Buster award at Cancer Council Victoria’s annual Relay For Life Summit in Melbourne recently.

The award thanks the 536 participants who joined 21 teams to walk around Fish Creek’s Tyrell Park for 18 hours over March 19 and 20.

The relay raised $78,873.92 – higher than the $37,058 raised in 2015.

“The Dollar Buster award shows the South Gippsland Community is committed to ensuring that the most funds possible are raised and this can help support our community in the fight against cancer,” organising committee chair Irene Gale said.

“Every dollar raised for Cancer Council Victoria ensures important cancer research, support and prevention programs are helping reduce the burden of cancer.”

Relay For Life Program Manager Lisa Westphal said funds raised by the South Gippsland community helped Cancer Council Victoria to continue work into valuable cancer research, prevention and support programs.

Regional summits will be held around Victoria

Thanks a million: from left, Irene Gale, chair of the South Gippsland Relay For Life organising committee, receives a Dollar Buster award from Melissa Holland, Cancer Council Relay For Life co-ordinator. from June untilAugust. To find out more email summit@relayforlife.org.au.

Preparations are about to get under way for next year’s relay which will be held in Fish Creek on March 18 and 19, 2017.

To register a team, join the volunteer organising committee or find out how you can help, please visit relayforlife.org.au or call 1300 65 65 85.

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Thumbs up for childcare centre

By Tayla Kershaw THE new Inverloch childcare centre is set to be in full swing by January 2017.

Approved by Bass Coast Shire Council’s planning officers, the application was met with no community objections and was not put before the council as it did not exceed $3 million.

To be constructed in Williams Street, the approval has come as a relief for parents with young children in the town.

“I take my daughter to Wonthaggi when I need childcare. Unfortunately she might be a bit old when this centre is finished but we might look into going there one day a week,” Inverloch resident Alli Hayes said.

Coming soon: Inverloch’s new childcare centre on Williams Street is set to open next year. Pictured, from left, is Taya and Alana Hayes. While Taya is now in Grade Prep at Inverloch Primary School, Alana currently goes to childcare centres in Wonthaggi. Her family is pleased they will have more options closer to home next year.

Developer Trevor Ireland of IS Holding Pty Ltd said Inverloch has seen a certain shift in its population, and while it was once a desired seaside town for retirees, it is now the town of choice for young families.

“The town has completely changed. The primary school has around 400 students attending now when only 20 years ago it only had 70,” Mr Ireland said.

“This is absolutely something Inverloch needed and our recent survey showed we could have the centre half filled – and we haven’t even opened bookings yet.”

The childcare centre will cater for 45 to 55 students at a time with up to 260 overall enrolments.

The early year’s classrooms cater for ages zero to 18 months, 18 months to three years and three to six years. Around 10 staff members will be employed.

A new kitchen and playground will also be constructed, and parking for 15 cars will be provided.

Mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale believed the centre was a necessity for Inverloch’s growing population.

“The childcare facility provides a service for the wider catchment area, with Wonthaggi and surrounding areas growing places are, and will continue to be, limited,” she said.

“The approved location is central and within walking distance to the kindergarten, school and maternal child health and playgroup area at the hub.”

Taking patient care to heart IMPORTANT outpatient cardiology services will be available in Wonthaggi and San Remo thanks to a new partnership between Bass Coast Health (BCH) and Peninsula Health.

Together, the health services have developed a process whereby all patients assessed at Wonthaggi Hospital as requiring inpatient cardiac services will be prioritised for admission into the new Coronary Care Unit at Frankston Hospital.

This important initiative will ensure patients with a cardiac condition will be accepted and transferred into specialist care as soon as it is required.

BCH, Peninsula Cardiology and Peninsula Health are working together to ensure cardiac care is easily accessible and affordable for all members of the Bass Coast community.

General practitioners will be able to refer patients to Wonthaggi or San Remo sites for exercise stress echocardiograms, transthoracic echocardiograms and cardiologist consultation from the end of May – all cardiac investigations will be bulk billed for eligible patients.

For booking and general information please call Stacey Sorati of Peninsula Cardiology on 9789 6011.

For other information, contact BCH CEO Jan Child on 5671 3209.

Children step back in time WONTHAGGI North Primary School’s Grade 3 and 4 students recently discovered the history of Wonthaggi.

New service: from left, Bass Coast Health emergency department senior medical officer Dr James Taylor, Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Child and Frankston Hospital cardiologist Dr Jamie Layland were thrilled to announce more cardiac services would be offered in Wonthaggi and San Remo.

y t Mayor’s message u p e D Cr Mohya Davies

COUNCIL is scheduled to formally con-

The students visited the Wonthaggi Historical sider the 2016-17 Annual Budget at its Museum and went on a town walk to explore how meeting on June 22.

Wonthaggi has changed over time.

The 2016-17 Proposed Annual Budget is a At the town library, students used iPads to go responsible budget with an ambitious $19.97 milon a digital tour of the historical buildings around lion capital works program.

Wonthaggi. They then looked at old buildings in Remaining efficient while ensuring the comthe centre of town. munity has vital infrastructure and assets availAt the historical museum students learnt about able is a high priority for council. early forms of communication, the significance of It is a significant achievement to be in a solid the whistle, early forms of transport and other im- Hello: Sophie from Wonthaggi North Prifinancial position and able to increase our capital portant historical events in Wonthaggi’s history. mary School uses an old phone during the works program compared to past years while also The school thanked the Wonthaggi Historical school’s history tour. adapting to rate capping.

Society for its help.

The capital expenditure program for 2016-17 has been set and prioritised based on ongoing consultation with our community, as well as strategic planning to assess needs and develop sound business cases for each project.

VICTORIA’S Country Women’s As- when the Social Issues Committee brought forth If adopted, allocations of the funding for the sociation voted in favour of marriage the discussion and put things in motion,” Ms Cur- capital works program will include: $3.84 million equality and will write to the Federal tis said.

The same conference in 2015 saw the for property; $2.74 million for plant and equipGovernment asking it to adopt the legis- CWA support the motion to legalise medici- ment; and $13.39 million for infrastructure.

I would like to remind families to enrol now lation following its state conference last nal marijuana. for funded four year old kindergarten. Enrolments “We discussed a number of motions at the month. will close at midnight on Thursday, June 30.

Leongatha Twilight Branch president Niki conference which included the idea of painting Late enrolments will still be accepted, but will Curtis said delegates from her group attended the speed limits on roads, continuing funding of rural not be eligible to receive a first round offer, so I conference and voted in favour of the motion in counselling services and encouraging the State encourage parents and carers who have not yet Government to implement federal reviews for May. enrolled their children to get in quick to meet the “Each branch sent two delegates who were Crime Safe,” Ms Curtis said.

“We also encouraged the Federal Government deadline. given the opportunity to vote on behalf of their This year is the first year kindergarten enrolbranch after each group voted internally. Leon- to commit to green house gas emissions, a motion ments in South Gippsland have been centralised gatha Twilight absolutely voted in favour of the raised by our branch.”

Leongatha Twilight Branch met for its month- and the response has been positive. proposal,” she said.

More than 200 applications were received by “Our motion will carry some weight and it is ly meeting recently to discuss other potential mo- the start of June with more expected as the end an indication of the ground swell of feeling in the tions for the future.

“Last week we discussed the debacles within of the month draws closer. After the enrolment community in regards to marriage equality.”

Ms Curtis was joined at the confer- the dairy industry at the moment,” Ms Curtis ence by vice president Ellen-Jane Browne said.

“We have been active in supporting drought and Rinchen Wilson.

“I think the motion to support marriage equal- affected areas and this issues hits particularly ity first kicked off at last year’s state conference close to home.”

CWA supports marriage equality

period has closed, children will be allocated into kindergarten programs.

Allocation will be in accordance with State Government Priority of Access guidelines and in consultation with kindergartens.

As the end of this council’s term draws near, it is pleasing to see many of council’s strategic planning goals coming to fruition. The Children and Families Plan 2016-2021 and Foster Community Infrastructure Plan will be considered at the next council meeting, while the Korumburra Town Centre Streetscape Masterplan and Leongatha Streetscape Master plan (Re-imagining Bair Street) are in their final stages.

These projects mean so much to their respective communities and it’s an honour to be able to plan for their sustainable future in close consultation with residents.

It is with great sadness that I end this message by passing on council’s sincere condolences to the family of West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation CEO, John Murrell. John passed away peacefully earlier this month following a relatively short battle with cancer.

He will be greatly missed by the board, staff and volunteers of the library corporation and by his colleagues more broadly in the public library sector.

John was a leader in the library world, holding a number of key positions including president of Public Libraries Victoria Network from 2009 to 2016 and member of the first ever Ministerial Advisory Council on Public Libraries.

As WGRLC CEO for 19 years, John was highly regarded for his kindness and humble nature. He was also renowned for his dry sense of humour. He will be sadly missed.

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Lodge just like home AT full capacity, Woorayl Lodge’s popularity is a testament to the devoted staff and modern facilities which 40 residents call home.

New residents: from left, Vee and Fred Grace moved into their new villa at Mountain View Leongatha earlier this month. The pair moved from Pakenham and both agreed the village has a “delightful” atmosphere.

Village with a difference

The Leongatha hostel is now in the middle of a refurbishment project.

“As rooms become vacant we have started updating them with modern floor coverings, new curtains and fresh paint,” director of care Jo White said.

“The multipurpose flooring and modern colour scheme really freshens up the rooms and makes them look brighter and larger.”

New resident Marg Curley moved in last Wednesday and said the space was “a wonderful room”.

“I already feel like I will fit in here just fine,” she said.

The lodge provides residents with social activities and events.

“Guests will notice the warm atmosphere as they walk in the door at Woorayl,” Ms White said.

“It is very homely and we do everything we can to make it not feel institutionalised.”

The Woorayl Ladies’ Auxiliary visits residents every Wednesday morning to conduct a range of craft activities including painting, drawing, knitting, crochet and beading.

“We really encourage our residents to showcase their various skills here,” Ms White said.

“The residents sell their crafts at our fete which has also proven to be a big success.”

Crafty ladies: from left, June Douglas, Maria Pappalardo and Lois Brown enjoyed a morning beading for their costumes in preparation for the Queen’s Birthday celebrations at Woorayl Lodge.

The auxiliary provides glorious floral arrangements in the lodge lounges and arranges social activities for residents.

“On Tuesday we held a Queen’s Birthday celebration where everybody dressed up in fancy clothes and celebrated with a lunch and some games,” Ms White said.

A LIFESTYLE village for those who enjoy all of life’s pleasures, Mountain View is the perfect community within a community.

“There are also a number of activities at Mountain View. We have an indoor heated pool which offers water aerobics classes.”

Mountain View has 45 villas with 17 vacancies.

All properties include a garage, storage facilities and Nestled in Leongatha, the village offers indepen- two or three bedrooms. dent living accommodation in state of the art villas “We are a pet friendly village and we are one of for those looking to retire and downsize in a homely the few which allows residents to replace pets,” Ms environment.

Sinopoli said.

Village manager Rosa Sinopoli said the precinct “We have six dogs and two cats at the moment. is quickly growing with new residents opting for the They are part of the family and are pictured on our “resort lifestyle” village. reception wall alongside photos of our residents.”

“We hosted a welcome morning tea for new residents who had move into Mountain View a week prior. We gave them a chance to settle in before we held the event so they were not overwhelmed,” she said.

“The residents take opportunities to socialise with one another in our community centre which was built when Mountain Village first opened. This is rare amongst retirement villages and it has proven to be quite the attraction to prospective residents.”

Mountain View tends to be quieter over winter with many residents jetting off on holidays with peace of mind knowing their home and contents are under tight security.

“We have boat and caravan storage now available at Mountain View and vacancies are going, so it is first in, best dressed,” Rosa said.

“The new storage options mean our residents can be rest assured knowing nobody will have access to their belongings. Updates to our storage facilities have also been made to meet the demands of our residents. As a result some of our new villas are equipped with two car garages.”

Since its inception, the culture of Mountain View has grown along with its capacity.

“We have regular activities within the village.

Our residents do activities including bowls, golf and cards while many are members of local Probus clubs and community organisations,” Ms Sinopoli said.

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Hiking for dementia IT’S a startling fact about a condition where forgetfulness can be an early symptom, a condition that sparks a change so severe that their loved ones long for the healthy person they remember.

Nearly done: Welshpool CFA captain Ian Wykes is pleased with the progress of a new station, which is expected to be completed by the end of June.

Fireys, boaties come together THE Welshpool CFA and Port Welshpool Coast Guard will soon have a new base, as the construction of a station nears completion.

Welshpool CFA captain Ian Wykes said the new station will include enough room for vehicles, including its tanker and support truck, as well as a coast guard vehicle.

The new facility will also have ample room for turnout and will include a breathing apparatus room, meeting rooms and offices.

“The previous building was built in the 1980s.

With the help of a lot of members it was erected and opened in 1984,” Mr Wykes said.

“There are four existing members in the brigade who were there at the time. It will be a fantastic asset for the community.”

The new building has been funded through the CFA, and is expected to be completed by the end of June.

The Welshpool CFA has been operating out of Colin Gibson’s yard while the shed is being built.

“We have still been training and operating while the construction is happening. It has been fantastic to be able to use that yard,” Mr Wykes said.

The Welshpool CFA has around 15 active members, but as always, would welcome more.

“We are looking forward to having a facility that can accommodate more members and will make training and turning out safer and easier,” Mr Wykes said.

“The new building may also help give the CFA’s presence a higher profile.”

Mr Wykes said once the building is finished, the CFA will work alongside the coast guard and perhaps combine knowledge and training.

The South Gippsland Group of CFA brigades held a training event at Port Welshpool recently.

Group officer Walter Aich said the exercise involved members from the Foster, Welshpool, Toora, Hedley, Fish Creek and Port Welshpool Coast Guard brigades.

“We ran two sets of exercises; one scenario was if there was a house on fire, the other, a boat on fire,” he said.

“We ran exercises on how we would approach each scenario and some of the basic skills needed to do so. We were also able to operate the water main system installed on the wharf at Port Welshpool and use the coast guard vessel.”

Mr Aich said the Port Welshpool Coast Guard doubles as a CFA brigade and this was the first training day where it was an integral part of the exercise.

The South Gippsland group has 13 brigades from Inverloch, through to Hedley and up to Milford.

There are now more than 353,800 Australians living with dementia and this is expected to increase to 400,000 in less than five years.

There is currently no cure and Melanie Rosenzweig wants to help.

A South African born nurse, she is clinical manager at Opal Seahaven aged care hostel at Inverloch and preparing to hike Africa’s highest summit, Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania - 5895 metres high – in October.

“As a trained clinical nurse, I’ve seen firsthand the growing number of people being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, a form of dementia,” Ms Rosenzweig said.

“Every day I see the impact Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia has on our residents and their families.

“It’s so important that as carers we understand the disease and help support them with specialist care.

“We can only continue to do this through ongoing research and understanding how best to care for people.”

Alzheimer’s Australia is a charity representing all 353,800 Australians living with dementia and the estimated 1.2 million Australians involved in their care, providing support services, education and information.

Alzheimer’s Australia fundraising events are sponsored by Opal Aged Care, and the Mount Kilimanjaro Hike is a fundraising effort by Alzheimer’s Australia to raise awareness and the importance of supporting people living with the disease.

“Now with the help of Opal Aged Care and Alzheimer’s Australia, I now have the opportunity to take on my largest feat and finally climb the mountain I have dreamed to do so, while also helping create awareness of the world’s largest growing disease,” Ms Rosenzweig said.

She is now preparing her body for the trek, after reaching her forties and realising she could achieve

Goals in sight: Melanie Rosenzweig will climb Africa’s highest mountain to raise money and awareness of dementia. anything she set her mind to.

“I saw an opportunity and decided it was now or never,” she said.

“I’m asking for the support of my community to help get me to the top of Kilimanjaro and raise much needed funding to support research for this progressive disease.”

The public is welcome to attend a fundraising event on June 29 at Opal Seahaven, 119 Cashin Street, Inverloch from 6.30pm to 9pm.

There will be a guest speaker from Alzheimer’s Australia, a silent auction with items to win, and supper and drinks will be served. For more information contact Opal Seahaven, 5674 1700. Tickets are $10 a head.

Alternatively, donations can be made online at: www.justgiving.com/Melanie-Rose To find out more about dementia, phone the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500.

Scouts seek leaders

Saying bonjour: from left, Connor, Keira and new French teacher Emma Lester enjoyed croissants during their first French class at Tarwin Valley Primary School recently.

BOYS and girls in Inverloch are calling for volunteers to return scouting to their town.

Students raise the bar

The Inverloch cubs and scouts are now run from Wonthaggi, in conjunction with lively groups there, due to lack of adequate leaders to run the group from the Inverloch Scout Hall.

Group leader Mark Withers said cub and scout leaders are needed to supervise an enthusiastic group of children, in order for scouting to come back.

“We have one leader at Inverloch and we need another, but ideally we would like four or five,” he said.

“They could be parents, grandparents or people not involved with scouting at all, as long as they have got a Working with Children check and police check, which we can arrange for them.”

Cubs caters for children aged from seven and a half to 11, and scouts to 11 to 15 year olds.

Combined, Wonthaggi and Inverloch now have 23 scouts and 18 cubs.

“We have plenty of children but there are just no adults to put their hands up,” Mr Withers said.

Leaders will receive online training plus undergo a weekend session, with ongoing commitments of running activities on one night a week and one weekend a month.

The weekly session will be held on a night that suits the new leader’s schedule. Currently, Wonthaggi runs scouts from 6.30 to 8.30pm Tuesdays and cubs from 6.30 to 8pm Thursdays.

All activities have been prepared previously and new leaders will be mentored. Programs could include abseiling, games, knots, first aid, dealing with emergencies, computers, deejaying, and visiting local groups as the State Emergency Service and Ra-

TARWIN Valley Primary School students are taking up new challenges after the Meeniyan school commenced its new French classes recently.

New numeracy, art and French teacher Emma Lester gave her first language class to the Prep and Grade 1 students.

“We have been looking to offer a language for a while and when Ms Lester commenced her classes a few weeks ago we realised she was also qualified to offer her skills in French,” principal Brett Smith said.

“We are really lucky to have her and the students are enjoying their new classes.”

The junior students started by learning basic conversational French, including greetings and phrases All set: from left, Wonthaggi Cubs Lucas such as “my name is” and “thank you”. Afterwards Ton, Bonnie Parise (at back), Dillon the classes enjoyed tucking in to some croissants to Andrighetto, Hamish Burns (at back) and celebrate their first lesson.

“We believe that learning a language is far more Jayden Burns prepare for the downhill billy important than the language you are learning,” Mr cart event enjoyed by cubs and scouts at Bell Smith said.

Park, Nyora, recently.

“The students have really taken on the challenge and it is great to see.” dio 3MFM. The new achievement comes following Tarwin A billy cart derby was held on Sunday, June 5, at Valley Primary School’s successful volunteer week Bell Park Scout Camp at Nyora. last month.

“We develop them emotionally, intellectually Family and community members contributed and spiritually, and develop them as good citizens to “bricks” to a volunteer wall in the school to help prepare them for life,” Mr Withers said. students recognise the wide variety of contributions To find out more or register your interest, head made to the Meeniyan community. online to the Scouts Victoria website www.vicscouts.

“The aim of the week was to celebrate and accom.au or phone 1800 SCOUTS (1800 726 887). knowledge all the people who contribute to our

school and broader communities whilst fostering community spirit and understanding for our students of the next generation,” Mr Smith said.

“Each day we hosted mini assemblies where volunteers spoke to the children about how and why they volunteer.

“The vibrant Tarwin Valley community thrives on the goodwill, interest and effort of our treasured volunteers and we hope the students value this and invest themselves in their community now and in the future.”

Building blocks: from left, Sarah and Lenny admired their relatives’ bricks which contributed to the Volunteer Wall at Tarwin Valley Primary School this term.

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A generous butler’s pantry adds to the functionality of the family kitchen.

There’s a master bedroom with ensuite at the front of the house, along with the study.

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This flows through to the modern kitchen featuring quality stainless steel appliances including electric wall oven, hotplates and single drawer dishwasher.

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Holden shines with excellence WONTHAGGI Holden has done it again, securing its reputation as a multi award winning dealership.

The dealership brought home four awards recently: the Sales Guild award, the 110 Club award, the Master Dealer award and the Service Guild award.

Wonthaggi Holden was selected to receive these awards for its top achievements in a range areas including sales performance, customer satisfaction rating and facilities.

Sales consultant James Chetcuti attributed the success to the efficient team effort the dealership exhibits year after year.

“The service department won its award because it really is the whole package. The staff are helpful and we’ve had great

customer feedback. We are recognised for a combination of things but it’s mostly because the dealership works well as a whole so that we can deliver great customer satisfaction,” he said.

The dealership picked up the 110 Club award for the third consecutive year, which means they achieved over 110 per cent of the target set by Holden and passed its tests throughout the year.

“This is a big award to win and it’s great that we’ve now received it again,” Mr Chetcuti said.

“We’ve done well and we continue to grow each year.”

The Master Dealer award was established two years ago

by Holden. Wonthaggi Holden has received it in both years and this year it was ranked second nationally in its group.

The dealership has provided a high standard of service in Wonthaggi for over 26 years under dealer principal Tony Cuzzupi, and has continued to excel with loyalty from its customers.

Its recent success comes just in time for the four day sale, which will be held from June 17 to June 20.

“The four day sale is upon us. We will be open from Friday to Monday during the sale, including Sunday,” Mr Chetcuti said.

“This is an exceptional time to look at buying a car. We will be offering unbelievable deals, big factory bonuses, and three years free service on some vehicles. Every model will have its own upgrades.”

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to find a great deal on your next car.

Multi award winners: from left, Wonthaggi Holden sales consultant James Chetcuti, dealer principal Tony Cuzzupi and service advisor Paul Hammer were thrilled the dealership was once again named a multi award winning dealership recently.

Finishing touches: from left, Kris, Pam and Craig McLaren stand in front of the refinishing station at McLarens Leongatha Body Repairs, the one stop shop for painting, panel beating and repairs on Roughead Street.

Reputable mechanics: Gordon McPhee stands by his garage at Larkin Lane, Leongatha.

Mr McPhee’s team at Leongatha Automotive Services have long provided a trusty service to South Gippsland drivers.

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Drivers out of the dark LOCAL truck drivers can breathe a sigh of relief after the government abolished the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal.

Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester appeared at a truck drivers’ campaign in Canberra to announce the redirection of resources to the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator.

“In 2012, the Labor Government established the Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal, suggesting that if you pay a truck driver more, they’ll drive slower and work fewer hours,” Mr Chester said.

“The tribunal was intended to make the road transport industry fairer and safer, but after almost four years in operation, the evidence shows the tribunal has not achieved either of these aims.

“Small operators are telling us that the remuNo go zone: Leongatha’s Tom Parsons is concerned no right turn from Jeffery Street onto neration system risks harming their businesses, Long Street is going to cause problems for traffic in Leongatha. without doing anything to improve the safety of the industry.

“A tribunal of industrial umpires cannot claim to be experts in road safety.

“It is the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator— THE Leongatha heavy vehicle bypass longer turn right at Jeffrey Street.

“It’s stupid. I want to turn right and I don’t a combined effort of the Australian Government has changed traffic conditions on Long and most state and territory governments—that Street and not everybody is happy with want to get booked for it,” Mr Parsons said.

“I had a bit of time recently, so I sat and the disruption.

Leongatha’s Tom Parsons is concerned about watched the intersection for 10 minutes. Not one the decision to stop vehicles turning right at the person turned left despite the great big concrete triangle thing and ‘no right turn’ signage.” intersection of Jeffrey and Long streets.

Mr Parsons is also concerned about the impact Due to the Leongatha heavy vehicle bypass, vehicles, including emergency vehicles, can no on the Leongatha ambulance service.

Wrong turn for bypass

has the expert knowledge and understanding needed to bring about improvements to the safety of the road transport industry.”

Kathy Materia of Materia F & K Transport, Leongatha said the change in policy was not likely to affect larger transport businesses in the area.

“It does not really affect us but it will probably have more of an impact on owner-driver businesses,” she said.

Chief executive of the Australian Trucking Association, Christopher Melham, said the decision would save thousands of small businesses.

“The tribunal’s payments order applied a minimum freight rate to owner drivers. As a result, owner drivers were finding themselves unable to compete with the rates offered by other competitors in the marketplace,” Mr Melham said.

“Owner operators across Australia stood up and said this was not right. In all states and territories, drivers invested their own time and money to attend rallies, be part of convoys, and approach their local members to fix this appalling situation.

“I would like to thank the government and all those independent senators who stood with owner drivers during this dark time.”

On sale: the Holden Colorado LS 4x4 crew cab automatic comes with three years’ free servicing.

Holden launches huge 4 Day Sale HOLDEN has announced a stunning 4 Day Sale event, offering a fiveyear warranty, five years of roadside assistance and a huge factory bonus on all new and demonstrator Holden vehicles.

The 4 Day Sale offer is over and above the already compelling drive away deals available across the range, with all vehicles also included in Holden’s lifetime capped price service program.

The sale will run at Leongatha Holden and participating Holden dealers from this Friday, June 17 to Monday, June 20.

Excitingly, the sale offer includes the recently launched European sourced, Astra and Cascada

models, bringing some additional style and sophistication to the Holden range.

Holden’s executive director of sales, Peter Keley, said the 4 Day Sale demonstrated Holden’s commitment to providing customer value and peace of mind driving now and in the future.

“Holden is committed to providing outstanding customer value right across our product range and with the outstanding deals available in this 4 Day Sale event, I’m confident we have done this,” he said.

“Customers are able to get an excellent deal on their car and can rest assured in the knowledge that with a five year warranty and our lifetime capped priced servicing, they will continue to be looked after long after purchase.”

Plea to young drivers YOUNG drivers make more insurance claims than their older, more experienced counterparts, an analysis of RACV insurance vehicle collision claims shows.

RACV general manager insurance Paul Northey said inexperienced drivers should take care by making smart decisions to avoid accidents.

“Those of us who are a bit older also need to be patient with probationary drivers,” he said.

“As well as concentrating on their own driving, all motorists need to anticipate the actions of others while on the road. Our claims data over the last five years shows the other party was at fault in close to a third of collision claims.”

Mr Northey said in the first year of driving, a driver’s risk of crashing is three times higher than an experienced driver.

He suggested young motorists protect themselves by taking out comprehensive insurance cover.

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i30 Actives running out HYUNDAI was Australia’s top selling passenger car brand in April.

Australians, surprise, surprise, love new cars.

Who doesn’t?

There is nothing quite like the smell, the quiet, the smooth ride of a new car and the excitement of owning one, with sales up four percent in the year to date (469,571).

This puts new car sales on track to post backto-back all time record sales.

And Hyundai is up there among the most popular with a comfortable lead over Holden and Ford.

It is third overall behind Toyota and Mazda.

And the big news for Hyundai doesn’t end there; the i30 Active, currently available for $19,990 drive away with a free auto upgrade, makes it one of the biggest discounts in the market, Australia wide, and the most affordable car.

As well as automatic transmission, the i30 Active comes with the standard fare that includes a rear camera, parking sensors, Apple Car Play, remote entry, six airbags, a full size spare wheel and a factory backed five year warranty.

The i30 Active is Hyundai’s mid range car but made up of the kind of features that you expect to pay considerably more for.

The 1.8 litre engine has power to please and its distinctive styling is eye catching and complemented by a smart set of alloy wheels.

The car is smooth, quiet and comfortable and there is plenty of space.

Apple Car Play is something you will be in-

stantly in love with as it duplicates the features and Apps of your iPhone.

Maps for navigation, music, contacts, phone, messages and the list goes on – Apple Car Play makes it all available.

You just have to use your imagination to realise the benefits created by so much convenience.

Especially useful for long journeys and for adults and children alike, is Books.

Download the latest bestseller and let Apple It’s a steal: the i30 Active looks good from any angle (above and below) and at $19,990 Car Play read to you while you travel or while drive away with a free auto upgrade and packed full of features, Darryl McGannon of Edneys Leongatha said, “This car gives you bang for your buck.” you wait.

If the vehicle is stationary catch up on a video you have not yet found the time to watch.

Apple Car Play is touch screen or controlled from the buttons on the steering wheel.

That is unless you have yet to meet Siri and have not discovered the advantages of voice control.

It is just one more of the multiple pleasures of driving an i30 Active; the car looks good and feels great on the road.

The price is the best value available in the whole country and Darryl McGannon and Ian Marshman at Edney’s Leongatha will tell you, these cars at this price are selling like hot cakes.

Don’t delay. When the price is right, it is time to seize the deal and make a time to test drive an i30 Active.

Like any amazing deal, this price will not last forever.

All cars must be ordered and delivered by June 30, 2016.

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The Good Life Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Party time: from left, Leongatha Centrelink agents Beverley Ellwood, Judy Holmes, Morwell Centrelink manager Lisa Burridge, Jill Widmer and Chris Cahill, Centrelink community engagement manager, mark the 10th birthday of the Leongatha Centrelink Agency.

Centrelink agency marks milestone THE Leongatha Centrelink Agency celebrated 10 years service to the people of Leongatha and surrounds recently.

The agency marked the occasion with a small party organised by Chris Cahill, community engagement manager at Centrelink who congratulated the workers.

The South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau and Community Information Centre auspice the agency in Leongatha and South Gippsland Shire

Council provide the office located in the Memorial Hall Complex.

An average of 380 cases a month are dealt with by this agency, and this assists customers who would otherwise have to travel to Morwell or Wonthaggi.

The agency is open from 9am to 1pm on weekdays, and customers can use the Centrelink computer to register with MyGov and to update and report.

They can also use the Centrelink phones and can be assisted with proof of identity by the staff. Medicare claims can also be forwarded from this agency.

Coastal towns’ Nominate your creative edge favourite business

The mechanicals: from left, Dustin Britt, Jess Pavert, Shantelle Keogh, Sinead Griffin, Caitlyn Allen, Hayley Frost, Miora Trainor and Sam Tedford will bring the Shakespearean COASTAL towns will be included in the BASS Coast businesses are invited to en- characters to life in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

State Government’s project to transform ter the 2016 Bass Coast Business Awards small communities. until July 11.

The towns selected to share Western Port’s $350,000 were Pioneer Bay, Grantville, Tenby Point, Corinella and Coronet Bay. The project will connect the towns and create a spectacular outdoor installation and arts event celebrating the local natural and built environment.

Businesses registered to receive business mail with Australia Post will receive an entry kit in the mail.

Winners will be announced at the awards presentation dinner on Friday, August 19, at Silverwater Resort, San Remo.

Shakespeare inspires teens THE scripts have been put away and Wonthaggi Secondary College’s thespians have embraced Shakespeare’s eloquent language.

This year’s performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream will come to life at the Wonthaggi Union Art Centre from July 22 to 24.

While there are 60 performers in the cast, a further 23 students have been working hard behind the scenes to create beautiful sets for the show.

The cast have been working hard to learn their lines and are now in the processes of putting all five acts together, rehearsing at least twice a week.

Director, drama teacher Danni Hradsky, is

well acquainted with the play and said she was impressed by how well the students have adapted to the language.

“The language is certainly beautiful but it has been a challenge. I chose this play because it’s iconic. It has everything in it: love, teen problems, magic tricks and plenty of stuff in between,” she said.

“What the cast has really had to work on is using big expressive movement, and some had to learn dancing and singing.

“It’s also been great to see them work so well together and become more comfortable with one another.”

Tickets to the show will be available soon, costing $15 each or $50 for a group of four.

Artists unite at Gecko DRAWING on artists who have exhibited in the past at Gecko Studio GalGrand ceremony: from left, Past Grand Junior Warden, Hugh Hendry; Past Grand Senior lery at Fish Creek, along Warden, Tom Parsons and Past Grand Inspector of Working, Fred Sauvarin at the elaborate with a number of new artjewel presentation ceremony at the South Gippsland Masonic Centre in Korumburra. ists, The Gathering 2016 is the next exhibition to open at this popular contemporary gallery in Fish Creek.

Freemason regaled for long service

LEONGATHA resident Tom Parsons has been presented with two masonic jewels in recognition of 75 years of service to freemasonry.

The grand ceremony took place at a meeting of the Outtrim Lodge at the South Gippsland Masonic Centre in Korumburra.

The open meeting was attended by many nonfreemasons and ladies there to see 93 year old Mr Parsons receive his two jewels.

Max Crawford from Loch presented the 75 years jewel for service to The Blue Lodge and David Parossien from Inverloch presented the 70 years jewel for service to The Holy Royal Arch Chapter.

The vacant chair ceremony was also carried out during the evening.

This ceremony is traditionally carried out in

lodges during April to recognise the absence of freemasons who went to war and did not return.

It was an especially poignant ceremony given Mr Parsons’ distinguished World War Two service when he joined the army, transferred to the RAF, trained as a pilot and was sent to England to train other pilots.

Mr Parsons was later moved to the Pathfinder squadron flying Mosquitoes.

It was during his time with the army as an 18 year old that he became a freemason.

Tom and his wife Hazel retired to Leongatha 35 years ago when he became involved with a number of South Gippsland lodges, making friends with the two men he chose as his presenting officers at the ceremony.

Outtrim Lodge ladies provided supper, and Tom entertained everybody with stories of his life and the lighter side of his war service.

Opening Sunday, June 19, The Gathering 2016 is Gecko’s second annual winter/spring exhibition which will run through to November 19, when they will kick off once again with their monthly exhibitions through the summer/autumn months.

The Gathering 2016 is an extension of the Stockroom at Gecko, which means if you decide you would like to purchase an artwork from the exhibition, you can take it away before the exhibition closes, making this a fluid, ever changing showcase of artists for the five month duration.

Some of the artists in this

Unique piece: Peter Cole’s linocut, On Tour, will be part of The Gathering 2016 at Gecko Studio Gallery at Fish Creek. exciting exhibition include Kate Zizys, Susan Purdy, Peter Cole, Geoffrey Ricardo, Christine Larsen, Leigh Fraser, Tommy Pau, Dennis Leversha, Chris Tuttle and Kerry Spokes, with some surprise additions along the way.

Gecko Studio Gallery is open throughout winter five

days a week (Thursday to Monday) from 10am to 4pm.

Gecko is the place to come for a fantastic range of art materials, high quality framing and wonderful local artisan jewellery and ceramics.

Regular workshops in various disciplines are also on offer throughout the year.

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Mary Poppins to amaze ANOTHER dazzling Leongatha Lyric Theatre performance is on the way, with Kerryn Lockhart set to star in Mary Poppins.

Opening on July 1, Kerryn is thrilled to be bringing the magic of Mary Poppins to Leongatha.

“I loved the movie and Julie Andrews, and I love the style of the music. It’s a very relaxed, well written musical,” she said.

Having only lived in South Gippsland since 2013, Kerryn has already wowed local audiences with her extraordinary talent after performing with the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group.

She was a stand out as Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar in 2014, and also played the cunning yet quirky character Fastrada in Pippin last year.

With more than 20 years’ experience on the stage, Kerryn is a former Melbourne based performer with a stunning voice and incredible stage presence.

Her first theatre experience was with the Latrobe Light Opera Society – now the Latrobe Theatre Company – in the Gilbert and Sullivan comic opera Ruddigore, in which she featured in the chorus.

Now she is looking forward to her debut with Lyric, which promises to be another massive show.

“It has been a lot of work but we have a great cast and it’s going very well,” Kerryn said.

Although taking on a demanding role herself, Kerryn said she was particularly impressed with the skill and dedication of Jessica Geyer and Coby Fowles – the young stars portraying the roles of Jane and Michael.

“They have lots of personality and lots of ability.

It’s a big role and they’ve done a great job,” she said.

“Coby has gotten to the point where he’s correcting me on my lines during rehearsals. He’s fantastic, he knows everyone’s lines.

“It’s excellent because the story revolves around the family. Many people think the story is about Mary Poppins but the whole point of the story is about the family and their relationship.”

Lyric’s Mary Poppins has proved to be quite the family affair, with Kerryn’s eight year old daughter Lyra also in the show.

“Lyra is in the children’s ensemble and it has been a lovely shared experience,” Kerryn said.

Tickets to the show are now on sale and can be purchased at Great Southern Outdoors or at www.lyrictheatre.net.au.

Right above, Not long now: Leongatha Lyric Theatre leads in Mary Poppins were hard at it at rehearsal last week with the countdown on to opening night. From left, Coby Fowles as Michael, Jessica Geyer who plays Jane and Kerryn Lockhart as Mary.

Right, Enchanting performers: from left, Jessica Geyer, Coby Fowles, Yasmin Watsford, Kerryn Lockhart and Adrian Darakai in rehearsal for Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s Mary Poppins.

Love that big band sound MUSIC lovers will be treated to a musical feast in Leongatha this Saturday evening, June 18.

The Streeton Court Big Band will be performing at the Salvation Army Hall to raise money to enable the army to continue its work in supporting the South Gippsland community.

The band is Leongatha’s own big band and features 18 performers, with the classical big band sounds of saxophones, trumpets, trombones and rhythm section.

This Saturday’s concert will include songs from the likes of Michael Bublé, Natalie Cole and other toe tapping big band favourites.

Reputable Leongatha singer Dave Durrant will be performing with the band for the first time as guest vocalist.

Playing with passion: Jeff Watsford of Mirboo North is among the talented performers of the Streeton Court Big Band. See the band in Leongatha this Saturday.

The Streeton Court band is performing to thank the Salvation Army for the use of its hall for rehearsals on Tuesday evenings.

Entry to the concert is by gold coin donation and larger donations are welcome.

The concert starts at 7pm, with doors opening at 6.30pm.

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Men love jazzy dollars for shed THE Inverloch Men’s Shed is closer to being constructed after the group received a cheque for $5000 from the Inverloch Jazz Festival Committee on June 6.

The Jazz Festival Committee donates to a worthy charity or organisation each year, using proceeds from the annual festival.

This year the Inverloch Men’s Shed was the recipient in recognition of the group’s work in helping to set up venues.

A group of about 12 shed members set up various venues, organised chairs for seating and decorations, and assembled two portable stages.

During the festival, members were on hand at all venues to ensure the smooth running of programs.

After the festival, shed members pulled down, stacked and returned all items to their original places, and undertook a thorough clean up.

The proceeds from the cheque will go towards the internal fitout of the new Inverloch Men’s Shed, with construction to start soon.

The Jazz Festival Committee has been supportive of the men’s shed leading up to its construction, and the partnership will continue on further community projects.

Music to the ears: Inverloch Men’s Shed president Julian Sellers (second from right) and treasurer Russell Harbour (second from left) received a $5000 cheque from Inverloch Jazz Festival president Bob Pritchard (left) and vice president Clive Budd.

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HOLLIE-ROSE Joyce Mee was born at Leongatha Hospital on April 28.

She is the first daughter of Daniel Mee and Kayla Jolley of Leongatha, and is a sister to Kaleb.

DAISY May Ingamells was born at Bass Coast Health on June 3 to Rebekah and Thomas Ingamells of Ryanston.

LOGAN Dominque Cooney was born on June 4 at Leongatha Hospital to Aaron Sav and Caitlin Cooney of Leongatha. Logan is a brother for Ellie-rose, 3.

EVELYN Charlotte Sinnbeck was born on June 2 at Leongatha Hospital to Ben and Emily Sinnbeck of Wonthaggi. Evelyn is a sister for Jamie, 3 and Aurora, 2.

MAVERICK Jude Hawkins was born at Bass Coast Health on April 18 to Jack and Julia Hawkins of Cape Paterson. He is a brother to Ché.

PHEOBE Kerryn Perczyk was born on May 25 at Leongatha Hospital to Dane and Emily Perczyk of Hallston. Pheobe is a sister for Felicity, 2.

Praise for volunteers SIX palliative care volunteers with the South Gippsland Palliative Care Service were recently nominated for a 2016 Minister for Health Volunteer Award.

The awards, which were held at Abbotsford Convent in Melbourne, highlighted and celebrated volunteering’s significant contribution to public healthcare in Victoria.

The awards also recognised the individuals and teams that demonstrated outstanding dedication and commitment to public healthcare in Victoria.

Volunteers Julie Irvine, Jenny McDonald and Jo MacKenzie attended the awards ceremony on behalf of the nominated palliative care volunteers along with Vicky Pedlow, volunteer program coordinator at Gippsland Southern Health Service.

The volunteers were nominated for an award in recognition of the inaugural End of Life Matters Conversation Café event, which they planned and facilitated in Foster in February 2016.

Finishing touches: ECG College VCAL students are assisting to paint the new CCG Hair and The event conversation topic was about death, Beauty School at the Leongatha campus. From left, Ethan Benzon-Ryan, Emily Matherson, and the process of dying, which the group felt is

Corrine Garton (on ladder), Elizabeth Hatherley and Bailey Watson. ECG College is CCG’s independent school that delivers VCAL programs to young people as an option to VCE.

often avoided, but needs to be openly discussed without fear.

The event was the first of its kind in the South Gippsland region and was attended well by the local community.

The volunteers plan to build on the success of the first event by organising similar Conversation Cafés in Korumburra, Mirboo North and Inverloch in the near future.

Volunteer program coordinator Vicky Pedlow said, “Whilst we were a little disappointed our nominated volunteers didn’t walk away with an award on this occasion, it was a great opportunity to formally recognise their achievement and thank them for their dedication to our clients, patients and the South Gippsland Palliative Care Service.”

The palliative care service incorporates Gippsland Southern Health Service and South Gippsland Hospital.

If you are interested in volunteering with Gippsland Southern Health Service or to assist with planning future Conversation Café events, please contact Vicky Pedlow on 5667 5520.

New school takes shape COMMUNITY College Gippsland’s (CCG) new Hair and Beauty School at Leongatha is set to open in five weeks.

Students undertaking VCAL at the college have added a creative touch to the training salon at the Howard Street campus.

They are sanding, patching and painting the walls of the new salon facility as part of their learning.

CCG Hair and Beauty School program leader Julie Welch said three rooms were being renovated at the Howard Street campus to accommodate a hairdressing training salon, beauty salon and spa room.

“We have strong support for this new facility which will offer an industry training model for people in South Gippsland to earn Quali-

fications at Certificate II, III, IV and Diploma level,” she said. ”It will be a great training resource for people wanting to learn hands-on in a salon environment to gain accredited qualifications and skills to start careers.

“We are also offering training support to workplace trainees and those working in industry to access specialised workshops.”

The Community College Gippsland Hair and Beauty School Leongatha campus is set to open in mid-July. Expressions of interest are being taken for CCG Hair and Beauty courses.

Phone 03 5622 6000 or visit: www.ccg.asn.au Community College Gippsland is a not-forprofit adult education and training provider and Certainly appreciated: from left, volunteer program coordinator at Gippsland Southern operates campuses at Leongatha, Warragul and Health Service Vicky Pedlow with award nominees Jenny McDonald, Jo MacKenzie and Pakenham.

Julie Irvine at the 2016 Minister for Health Volunteer Awards.

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Farmers offered extra discounts JSL Light Engines has been working with its suppliers over the last three weeks to secure stock at pricing that is helpful to farmers and the people of South Gippsland.

“There is no doubt that the milk price cut will affect all businesses in South Gippsland, not just businesses directly involved with the farming industry,” business owner Jared Lovie said.

“We went to our suppliers and advised them of the situation and we were able to negotiate a deal where we can offer larger than normal discounts on all our stock, particularly chainsaws given the season we are currently in.”

JSL has different options available, from cashbacks and free giveaways to a free five year warranty on selected items.

JSL has had pellet loads of chainsaws arrive this week supplied at a higher discount, and Jared said these have been walking out the door.

“If you combine JSL’s promotion with Husqvarna’s offer of up to $300 cashback, there are some seriously good deals in store,” he said.

JSL also service all makes and models of chainsaws, ride on mowers, push mowers and more.

Check out JSL Light Engines in Leongatha.

Above right, Here to help: Jared Lovie of JSL Light Engines is ready to serve farmers with special deals.

Emma inspires at agri summit MIRBOO North horticulturalist Emma Germano spoke of the benefit of technology at the AgriVictoria Summit in Melbourne last Thursday.

The Nuffield Scholar was a member of the Smarter Farming: Investing in Your Future panel at the summit.

Ms Germano is the general manager of her family’s horticulture business I Love Farms.

She spoke about how simply apps can revolutionise the paddock to plate process, based on her experience with using the smartphone app ‘Whatsapp’ to lock in export orders with international clients.

She also uses the moon calendar app for predicting harvest timings and social media networks for finding staff to pick the produce and market it to consumers.

“It’s understandable that farmers might feel intimated by all the new technology available, but once you know what you need and how to use it, you’ll wonder how you ever worked without it,” Ms Germano said.

Stepping out: Mirboo North horticulturalist Emma Germano spoke of the benefits of apps when she addressed the AgriVictoria Summit in Melbourne last Thursday.

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Cows in the classroom WONTHAGGI Secondary College students Liana Finnegan and Lily Robinson were awarded second prize at the Cows Create Careers manufacturing presentation day last Thursday.

Held at the Leongatha RSL, around 60 students from five Gippsland schools came together as a conclusion to the program, which introduces food and technology students to dairy manufacturing.

Warragul’s Marist Sion Re-

gional College claimed the program’s overall school prize and also won the best team project.

The Cows Create Careers manufacturing is a Dairy Australia program, which involves students visiting dairying manufacturing sites.

Teams from each school work together to complete dairy manufacturing assessment tasks and dairy industry advocates visit the school to support and encourage the students throughout the program.

Cows Create Careers manufacturing program manager Mani Iyer said the program is

an innovative channel to build awareness of dairy career pathways.

“The program provides a platform to introduce secondary students to the Australian dairy industry, dairy processes and products,” he said.

“Since its pilot in 2010 the program has grown significantly and has gained strong support from dairy manufacturing companies.”

The Cows Create Careers program is funded and managed by Dairy Australia and is conducted by Jaydee Events Pty Ltd.

Above left, Calc-i-yum: Wonthaggi Secondary College participated in the Cows Create Careers manufacturing program this term, from left, Kirra Smalley, Kallie Annapisai, Ella Hocking and Rubi Maeve.

Donate to help the koalas THE community of South Gippsland has thrown its energy and enthusiasm towards protecting and enhancing koala habitat for a long time.

A four year project funded by the Victorian Government’s Communities for Nature program has bolstered these efforts, with a significant amount of education, on-ground works and scientific research undertaken, all with a focus on koalas.

The four year project concludes at the end of June 2016, however there is still more work to be done.

The South Gippsland Landcare Network, through the South Gippsland Landcare Fund, is aiming to raise $10,000 in June to go towards onground works such as tree planting, fencing and weed control, as well as assist with educational programs.

Donations over $2 are tax deductible. Simply follow this link and help look after the unique Strzelecki Koala: https://www.givenow.com.au/ southgippslandlandcare.

We thank you in advance for your kind and generous donation.

For more information, please contact the South Gippsland Landcare Network on 5662

Up high: people are being urged to donate to support Strzelecki Koalas. Photo: Peter Devonshire.

5759 or email sgln@landcare.net The South Gippsland Landcare Fund is a public fund listed on the Register of Environmental Organisations under Item 6.1.1 subsection 30-55 (1) of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.

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Nitrate poisoning alert FARMERS have been warned about the dangers of nitrate poisoning after three cows died in West Gippsland.

Dr Grant Nielsen from West Gippsland Vet Care said current conditions were conducive to nitrate poisoning, with farmers needing to be aware of what causes the illness and how to identify symptoms of sick animals.

“You tend to see nitrate poisoning in cattle if they are hungry and going

onto new pasture or capeweed that has been sprayed, which increases its palatability,” Dr Nielsen said.

“Farmers need to try and control the intake of new pastures or sprayed capeweed paddocks.

“They can strip graze to minimise the impact or get the grass and capeweed tested to see how high the nitrate levels are.”

With overcast conditions being a precursor to nitrate poisoning, Dr Nielsen said farmers should try to take

the weather into account when planning grazing regimes.

“Try to avoid grazing in overcast conditions, which can be tricky,” he said.

“But try to make sure cattle are well fed, having concentrates in the diet so there is plenty of energy in the rumen, which is important.”

Dr Nielsen said animals that are urinating frequently and staggering may be suffering from nitrate poisoning and need immediate veterinary as-

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All models feature Amazone’s proven ‘soft ballistic pro’ technology, which ensures all components of the agitation, metering and spreading system are optimally matched to protect the integrity of fertiliser granules.

Claas Harvest Centre South Gippsland’s Anthony Blackshaw says the ZA-V builds on more than 50 years of leadership in twin-disc centrifugal spreading technology.

“Amazone is the undisputed world leader in spreading technology,” he said.

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ZA-V is available in a range of configurations.

The Super Profis (up to 3200L) and Ultra Profis (up to a 4500L) are both equipped with two on-board weigh cells that automatically monitor and regulate application rate according to forward speed.

An optional tilt sensor monitors and adjusts the spreading pattern in undulating conditions.

“Optional low level sensors in the left and right hoppers send a warning message to the terminal once pre-set minimum fill levels have been reached,” Mr Blackshaw said.

“Spreading with one side at a reduced spread rate or one-side only can result in the uneven emptying of the hopper.”

Profis models are equipped with an Isobus job computer as standard.

“This computer can be accessed using the Am-

azone Amatron 3, CCI 100 or Amapad terminal or indeed, any other Isobus compatible terminal,” Mr Blackshaw said.

“Alternatively, there is the option of the new Amaspread+ operating terminal, which was developed specifically for fertiliser application.”

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sistance.

“You can have sudden death within an hour of grazing, depending on how toxic it is,” he said.

According to the Dairy Australia website, nitrate is a normal component of plants and is usually converted in the rumen to nitrite which is, in turn, changed to ammonia.

If nitrate levels in plants are higher than usual and/or the conversion of nitrite in the rumen is too slow, nitrate concentrations in the rumen can build

up to toxic levels.

Excess nitrate is absorbed into the bloodstream where it binds with haemoglobin and reduces the ability of the blood to carry oxygen.

Nitrate can build up in many plants including pasture species such as rye grass, fodder crops such as millet or brassica, or weeds such as capeweed.

For more information go www. dairyaustralia.com.au and click on the Animal Management tab or contact your local vet.

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Look out: Jenny Porter and Kaye Turnbull, both from Mirboo North, were scoping out the market at the VLE Leongatha store sale last Thursday.

Left From the farm: Rob Ould from Alex Scott and Staff and Amy and Cooper Richardson from Ryanston were at the store sale at VLE Leongatha last Thursday, to check out the market.

Hopes up: Phillip Ruby from Phelan, Henderson and Co and Brett Holmberg from Kilcunda were hoping to see good prices at the store sale held at VLE Leongatha last Thursday.

Left Selling: from left, Sharon and Ross Irvin from Mirboo and John Heppell from Dumbalk sold some cattle at the store sale at VLE Leongatha last Thursday and were happy with the prices.

Bullocks nearly double in offering ocks however it was harder to find in the young draft and cows. Trade cattle sold 10c/kg dearer with feeder steers keenly sought after.

Grown steers and bullocks improved 10c to 20c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers lifted 13c/ kg. Heavy weight crossbred manufacturing steers gained 10c to 20c/kg.

Cows sold 4c to 10c/kg dearer for most while Quality was good in the grown steers and bullthere were no heavy weight bulls to quote.

Heavy weight vealers to butcher orders sold from 321c to 355c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade made between 294c and 320c/kg for a limited selection.

Thursday, June 9 Grown steers sold between 291c and 336c/ Steers: L. & L. Osborne, Glengarry, 14 x $1850; kg. Bullocks made from 302c to 339c/kg. Heavy R. Planner, 1 x $1850; B. & L. Heywood, Yarragon, weight grown heifers sold from 270c to 293c/kg.

9 x $1680; S. & T. Holch, Leongatha South, 13 x Heavy weight crossbred manufacturing steers $1605; N.R. & S.S. Constantine, Buffalo, 11 x $1575; made between 257c and 319c/kg.

K.G. & M.A. Dixon and G.T. & A.N. Barlow, YarMost light and medium weight cows sold ram, 16 x $1510. between 175c and 215c/kg. Heavy weight cows Heifers: P. Whelan, Agnes, 1 x $1170; A.W. & made mostly from 200c to 257c after a top of C.M. O’Mara, Glengarry, 10 x $1150; W. Churchill, Kilcunda, 1 x $1130; Kennington park, Mount Mar268c/kg. tha, 8 x $1080; G.D. & V.A. Templeton, Nar Nar The next sale draw - June 15: 1. Phelan Goon, 11 x $1050; R. & L. Sutton, Traralgon, 20 x & Henderson & Co, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. $1040.

Rodwells, 4. SEJ, 5. Landmark, 6. Elders.

THERE were approximately 1450 export and 300 young cattle penned representing a similar overall number week on week as cow numbers subsided while bullock supply almost doubled off the back of a limited offering.

Store sale

Cows and calves: Z. Redpath, Waratah, 3 x $1700; A. Williams, Dalyston, 10 x $1600; R.P. & M.J. Kenney, Dumbalk, 3 x $1460; R. & P.A. & J. Padula, Binginwarri, 6 x $1150; C. Lukins, Foster, 1 x $1010; R. & P.A. & J. Padula, Binginwarri, 1 x $850.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, June 8 BULLOCKS 1 T. & M. Neesham, French Island 18 O’Loughlin Bros, Meeniyan

560.0kg 338.6 $1896.16 685.6kg 338.6 $2321.29

12 24 13 13

Lorstan Nom, Bengworden B. & W. McNaughton, Woundellah Endean Park Pty Ltd, Tarwin Lower J. Hendriks, Devon North

580.4kg 802.7kg 622.7kg 580.4kg

335.6 330.2 330.0 326.0

$1947.88 $2650.54 $2054.88 $1892.05

STEERS 1 Bryon Woodcok Frans, Heyfield 1 L.G., L.A. & T.C. Calder, Meeniyan 5 T. & M. Neesham, French Island 8 Lawson / McCulloch, Tanjil South 11 R. & C. Jackson, Strzelecki 1 G. & L. Jennings, Korumburra

400.0kg 360.0kg 487.0kg 473.8kg 534.5kg 425.0kg

342.6 338.6 338.6 333.6 332.0 330.0

$1370.40 $1218.96 $1648.98 $1580.43 $1774.69 $1402.50

HEIFERS 1 G. & T. Frank, Leongatha South 6 P.R. & J.R. Carnegie, Jindivick 1 S. & L. Monson, Krowera 1 L.G., L.A. & T.C. Calder, Meeniyan 3 K. Foote, Fish Creek 1 G.R. & G.J. Hutchinson, Stony Creek

375.0kg 314.2kg 385.0kg 330.0kg 330.0kg 425.0kg

354.6 347.6 339.6 338.6 336.6 324.6

$1329.75 $1092.04 $1307.46 $1117.38 $1110.78 $1379.55

COWS 1 K.J. Hutchinson, Yinnar 7 Greenwald Past Co, Wonga Wonga 1 G.F. & R.J. Scanlon, Leongatha 1 J.K. & K.P. Kirk, Jeetho West 1 A. Dixon, Loch 1 A. & S. Turton, Korumburra South

565.0kg 537.1kg 550.0kg 655.0kg 500.0kg 580.0kg

267.6 256.6 252.6 249.2 249.2 249.2

$1511.94 $1378.31 $1389.30 $1632.26 $1246.00 $1445.36

BULLS 1 D. Sim, Hazelwood 1 G.C. & G.S. Thompson, Doomburrim 1 C. & L. Daley, Leongatha 1 G.F. & R.J. Scanlon, Leongatha 1 B. & A. Watson, Denison 1 R. Saario, Meeniyan

865.0kg 850.0kg 745.0kg 590.0kg 475.0kg 610.0kg

260.0 248.6 238.6 230.0 227.6 225.6

$2249.00 $2113.10 $1777.57 $1357.00 $1081.10 $1376.16

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Farming Insight Farmer upbeat about exit WITH so many vehicles arriving after all of the rain that has fallen in recent days, it was muddy underfoot at the Ryan clearing sale at Dumbalk on Friday morning.

Vicki Ryan and her son Will are exiting the industry and in the short term will move to Leongatha.

Surveying the farm plant, equipment and sundries set out in the farm yard as the auction proceeded, Will Ryan said, “It all has to go.

“It is the beginning of a new chapter and this is the fertiliser for the new growth.”

With a degree in agriculture technologies, Mr Ryan said he was optimistic about the future.

Of particular interest he said are the number of Signatures required: from left, Corban Davis, his mother Andrea and Ed Hanley. With a young people coming forward, stepping up to take day off school, Corban and his mother were signing Mr Hanley’s petition in support of CFA ownership or part ownership of farming properties. volunteers.

Considering life on the land Mr Ryan said, “It is the way you perceive the glass but for the younger generation it is half full, certainly not half empty.”

Talking farm aid SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council last Thursday convened its second meeting of organisations that work in and around the region’s dairy industry, in the wake of milk prices dropping.

The meeting included representatives from Murray Goulburn, the State Government, Burra Foods, Rural Family Resources, Rural Financial Counselling, council and Long Street Family Medicine.

The group discussed activities being undertaken to support dairy farmers at the moment and those planned to be rolled out over the months ahead.

The next meeting is scheduled for late July.

For information about dairy industry support resources in South Gippsland visit council’s website: http://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/ info/20003/business/269/farmers_in_need The website has information about financial and emotional counselling, business help and assistance available from the Department of Human Services

Farmers embrace carbon KEEPING carbon on farms was the theme of the day when farmers travelled Going: from left, Will Ryan and his girlfriend Kate Riley. a student nurse based at South to a Phillip Island property recently.

Gippsland Hospital at Foster, at the Ryan clearing sale on Friday.

Looking around: from left, Margarita Breed and Mark Traynor have just moved from Croydon onto a four hectare farm north outside Inverloch and were at the Ryan clearing sale “having a look”.

Right, Upbeat: from left, Shane, five month old Charlie and his grandfather Adrian, and Claire Harris at the Ryan clearing sale on Friday. The Harris family farms at Dumbalk North and Buffalo.

Tax hits bottom line

By Sarah Vella NEITHER the Federal Government, nor the opposition will commit to removing the backpacker tax, which could make hiring seasonal staff uneconomical for some South Gippsland businesses.

If implemented on July 1, the proposed tax would mean working holidaymakers would be required to pay 32.5 per cent tax from the first dollar earned rather than having an $18,000 taxfree threshold.

Andrew Jamieson from Golden Creek Olives in Fish Creek said they will now look for volunteer farm workers through the Willing Workers on Organic Farms program.

“The tax will make employing backpackers uneconomical for our business,” he said.

“I think there have been fewer around already.

We have to pay them the award wage, but then have to take 32.5 per cent tax out of that, which means it’s not attractive to workers.”

Mr Jamieson said he had heard from one

drop in tourism numbers due to person who will no longer be this tax will really hurt and lead to coming to Australia and will be job losses,” she said. going to New Zealand instead, Victorian Farmers Federation due to the tax. horticulture vice-president Emma “All of the backpacker emGermano said the tax was a threat ployees we have had have loved to the agriculture and tourism init here. It was good for Australia’s dustries. reputation,” he said.

“Working holiday makers are “Taxing them more than everya valuable source of short term laone else is not good for Australia’s bour for producers and they bring reputation.” billions in revenue to our national McMillan Greens candidate economy,” she said.

Donna Lancaster said farmers and Ms Germano said it was untourism operators would be hit acceptable that Labor and the hard by the tax if it remained.

Coalition did not have clear “Right across Gippsland, farm• Greens candidate positions. ers rely heavily on backpackers for McMillan, “This is a critical issue for for seasonal work but this tax will people living in rural areas and turn many backpackers away,” she Donna Lancaster. it doesn’t inspire confidence said.

Ms Lancaster worked in the tourism industry that so close to the election neither side has for many years, particularly in the backpacker made a clear commitment to scrap the tax,” she said. sector.

“All sides need to step up and commit to “I have seen the effect on the tourism sector when we had a high Australian dollar and another scrapping the tax as an election priority.”

As part of the future homes series of events organised by Bass Coast Landcare Network in conjunction with Bass Coast Shire Council, the event was hosted at Bob and Anne Davie’s property Bimbadeen, where the goal of having a zero carbon output was achieved in 2014.

People heard from experts in soil carbon and agroforestry about how to grow crops for carbon and how to balance soils for maximum sequestration.

To enquire about upcoming future homes events, visit www.basscoastlandcare.org.au.

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A.W Smith & Sons P/L

TELSTRA IS PLANNING TO INSTALL A NEW PAYPHONE It is proposed that a coin and card payphone be installed: Next to the bus stop, Corner of Black Avenue and Lees Road Venus Bay, Victoria 3956 Reference No: 25341 Telstra intends making a ďŹ nal decision on this proposal by:

2nd August 2016 To assist us in making a ďŹ nal decision, we invite your comments on this proposal.

Please send us your comments in writing to: Telstra Payphone Siting Manager Locked Bag 4850 Melbourne Vic 3001 or by calling us on 1800 011 433 (selection Option 2) or by e-mail to Payphone.Solutions@team.telstra.com For more information on payphone services (including any applicable payphone consultation document) see: www.telstra.com.au/payphoneservices/index.htm

Changes to Library Hours Thursday 16 June The following Libraries in South

service hours on Thursday to accommodate for the funeral of West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation CEO, John Murrell.

Poowong Library 9.30am - 11.30am Korumburra Library 10.00am - 2.00pm Mirboo North Library 9.30am - 11.30am Leongatha Library and Foster Library will remain open as usual. www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au

Admin/Office Assistant

Office Administration Applications are invited for a full-time administrative assistant at our busy Wonthaggi ofďŹ ce. Applicants should be reliable, have sound computer and communication skills and be customer service focused.

To obtain a position description email kylie@gbas.com.au or phone 03 5672 4655.

Applications should be addressed to the OfďŹ ce Manager, Gippsland Building Approvals, PO Box 427, Wonthaggi 3995. Applications will close at 5pm on Friday 24th June 2016.

2 Full Time Fixed Term Positions

Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is one of the largest community health providers in Victoria. We provide professional and career development, salary packaging, an employee assistance program, work life balance and much more.

Disability Support Coordinator Wonthaggi, Fixed Term Full time

Do you believe in the intrinsic worth and dignity of people, and have a commitment to the values of acceptance, selfdetermination and respect for individuality?

If so, an opportunity exists for a suitably qualiďŹ ed, experienced, client and family focused health professional to join our dynamic team as a Disability Support Coordinator. This role is about providing care coordination services to people with a disability to maximise their quality of life, assisting them to connect and remain in their community. These supports will include completing episodes of planning and service coordination as well as linking clients to appropriate service providers in a manner that enhances their own decision making and independence.

If you enjoy working with individuals in this context and contributing to a supportive team, we would like to hear from you.

South Gippsland Water invites applications from suitably qualiďŹ ed candidates for the roles of Senior Engineer and Project Engineer based in South Gippsland.

These positions are primarily responsible for the provision of technical engineering and project management expertise to ensure the Corporation achieves its targets and objectives under its ongoing capital works / maintenance plans, including potential exposure to and involvement with a signiďŹ cant, state government funded major project for the region. Positons are for a ďŹ xed term of two and a half years with the possibility of extension or ongoing.

Applicants for both positions must have tertiary qualiďŹ cations in engineering. The Senior Engineer’s role also requires signiďŹ cant project management experience and exposure to major capital works projects in a leadership capacity.

Interested applicants should read the position description/s and address all key selection criteria located at www.sgwater.com.au Please contact Paula Smith on 03 5682 0403 for all enquiries in the strictest conďŹ dence.

Applications close on Monday 20th June 2016 Apply online: www.sgwater.com.au Email: psmith@sgwater.com.au or post to: Human Resources Coordinator South Gippsland Water PO Box 102 Foster VIC 3960

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply • For further information and copies of each position description visit our careers page www.lchs.com.au/careers • Applicants must address the Selection Criteria and lodge their application online. • No late or hard copy applications will be accepted.

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This full-time position requires an enthusiastic person to be involved in the daily running of our business. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound customer service skills, and a willingness to learn.

This role includes: • Accounts Payable & Receivable • Account reconciliation’s & Data entry • General Admin & Customer service Prior experience would be preferred, although not essential.

Please forward written application and resumĂŠ to: The OfďŹ ce Manager 7 - 13 Roughead Street Leongatha 3953 Or Email: accounts@awsmith.com.au Applications close 24th June 2016

ENGINEERING ROLES

Better health, Better lifestyles, Stronger communities

For more information please contact Denise Bromiley, Manager Disability and Carer Programs on 0409 025 132.

Applications close 11pm, Monday 20 June 2016.

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Ace Industrial is a new business that has recently opened a store in Leongatha, specialising in the supply of bearings, power transmission, industrial and engineering products. Because of our immediate success we now require a fulltime Stores/Sales Person. The position will involve: 1. Checking and receipting inwards goods.

2. Putting stock away.

3. Picking customer orders.

4. Deliveries (throughout South Gippsland).

5. Assisting with counter and phone sales.

For the right person this will progress to a fulltime sales position.

The successful applicant will be an enthusiastic, well presented person with basic computer skills and a driver’s licence. A forklift licence and an industry background would be an advantage but are not essential.

Please forward your application to: trevor@ace-industrial.com.au Or apply in writing to: The Manager Ace Industrial P/L 1 McPherson Street LEONGATHA Vic 3953

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Call 1800 242 696 or visit www.lchs.com.au

Want to work for a great supportive team part of a larger reputable organisation? Below is a current vacancy at Mirboo North Aged Care Facility

LEISURE AND LIFESTYLE COORDINATOR Part time – 3 days per week Successful applicants will possess: • Previous experience coordinating a lifestyle program and lifestyle team in residential aged care • Demonstrated open communication skills as well as previous experience in people management • A CertiďŹ cate IV in Leisure and Lifestyle • Experience in conducting Dementia speciďŹ c programs is an advantage Applications to: Alison Snell – Facility Manager 27 Giles Street, Mirboo North VIC 3871 mirboonorthfm@acsagroup.com.au *All applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in Australia and a valid National Police check* Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted

DAIRY FARM WORKER Required at Mardan

Experience in calving cows, calf rearing, milking up to 320 cows and feeding out.

Includes some weekend roster work.

Must have driver’s licence.

Phone John Gallienne 0407 863 493

A QualiďŹ ed and Experienced

MOTOR MECHANIC is urgently required at our reputable mechanical repair and service centre, located in Leongatha.

PART TIME ROLE with a view to increased hours Applications to be emailed to: jtw004@yahoo.com Enquiries: 0448 090 290

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AGISTMENT WANTED Urgent agistment or lease wanted for quiet cows and calves. Long term preferred. Ph: 5668-7234.

CARAVAN Franklin 4 berth, restored, retro fitted, tows well or sleepout, $3,750 ONO. Ph: 0400-248000.

HORSE MANURE for sale, $5 a trailer, $1 a bag. Ph: 0413-221931, 245 St Ellens Road, Berrys Creek.

HUGE GARAGE SALE

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

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662.

In conjunction with KENNY’S CLEARANCE SALE 995 Canavans Road Mt Eccles

for sale

CHAINSAWS We stock the largest range of chainsaws in South Gippsland, including - Stihl, McCulloch and Husqvarna

from $199

Professional repairs and services to all makes of chainsaws.

We also have a large range of secondhand chainsaws available.

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.

Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, LEONGATHA Ph: 5662 2028 L.M.C.T. 2714

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

38870

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

HAY for sale. Top quality vetch oaten straw.

Feed test available.

For delivered price ring Greg 0429-822544.

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QUALIFIED MOTOR VEHICLE MECHANIC An opportunity exists for a qualified mechanic to join our modern multi-franchise motor vehicle dealership. Applicants should be self motivated, conscientious and have a good work ethic. The successful applicant will be required to work in a team environment. Salary is negotiable and will be commensurate with experience.

A licence is essential for this position.

Applications close Thursday 16th June 2016 Please apply in writing via email: annew@wide.net.au or enquire by phone to Anne Westaway 0427313813

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

South Gippsland Is searching for suitably qualified and experienced applicants

Librarian/Teacher Librarian Library Assistant These positions are initially Long Service replacements, with the possibility of ongoing employment to start term 3 or sooner.

The positions are full-time/part-time by negotiation Written applications to include: • Brief cover letter outlining interest in the position • CV detailing relevant qualifications and experience • Application form, including referees Applications should be emailed to the Principal’s Secretary (jdamon@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au) as soon as possible but no later than 12pm on Thursday 16 June 2016.

Mary MacKillop College is a child-safe environment and all applicants will be expected to comply with relevant background checks.

Visit www.mackillopleongatha.catholic.edu.au for more information, including the application form.

Mary MacKillop College Horn Street, Leongatha Vic 3953 03 5662 4255

UNDER COVER

8.30am - 3pm

marriage celebrant

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

finance

NEED CASH? *Cash Loans $500 to $2000

For 6, 8 or 12 months Our clients include: * Wage earners * Centrelink clients Poor Credit History considered CALL

0439 463 962 today ACTION CASH LOANS GIPPSLAND

Jo Fennell 0437 465 399

johanne4@bigpond.com

engagements STEPHENIE - KAHL Mr Matthew Battersby is pleased to announce the engagement of his daughter Stephenie to Kahl, son of Ms Karen Risstrom on April 27 at Tathra.

The friendly local alternative.

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Australian Credit Licence 428415.

ABN 30 187 881 857 Responsible lending conditions apply

livestock POULTRY / CAGE BIRD AUCTION Traralgon Showgrounds Poultry Pavilion, Sunday, June 19, 10.30am.

Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs. Open for sellers from 8am. Ph: 5197 7270, 0400 934 202.

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

DORPER EWES for sale.

Phone 0400618577 or jrdcs@ aussiebroadband.com. au

wanted to buy

Mary MacKillop College

17TH JUNE

ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

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GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

$27.50 GARAGE SALE KIT KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $33.00) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

Total package valued at $41 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays in memoriam EVISON - John Fredric.

Passed away 14.6.14.

It is two years since you went to heaven John but it just seems like yesterday.

I miss your beautiful smile and cheeky grin that would melt my soul.

I go to sleep with you in my heart and wake with you on my mind.

Will love you forever my darling husband John.

Forever your loving wife Elsie.

EVISON - John Fredric James.

23.3.33 to 14.6.14.

Dad (Pa), as the time passes us by our love for you never subsides.

With memories of happy and great times, you are never far in our thoughts and conversations.

Love you heaps Dad. Ray, Maria, Hayley and Shaun, Anthony and Shanna.

EVISON - John Fredric James.

22.3.1933 - 14.6.2014.

Two years have passed.

Nothing can ever take away the love a heart holds so dear. Fond memories linger every day, remembrance keeps you near.

Love you Dad, Pa and Great Pa. Glenda, Keith, Natalie, Narelle, Carmen, Timothy, Samantha, Ryllie and Braxton. xxxx EVISON - John Fredric.

Passed away 14.6.14.

Dad it is two years since you have gone. You were an exceptional dad, friend and mate, you had a big smile for everyone. Love you lots Dad, I will never forget you.

Forever your loving son John.

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LICCIARDELLO Antonino (Tony).

21.10.1937 - 14.06.2014.

Lonely is the farm without you Life to us is not the same All the world would be just perfect If we could have you back again.

Two years have passed dad and we have thought of you every day. Time has not made it easier.

You are always in our hearts.

Lucas, Kylie, Bella, Amelia and Sophia.

LAWRENCE - Kevin David.

Passed away unexpectedly at home in Foster on June 8, 2016 aged 49.

You will be sadly missed by your father-in-law Frank and mother-inlaw Rosa.

We see you as our son.

And you have looked after our girls with the most love a man could give.

Rest in peace now and forever.

deaths ADKINS (nee Sommers) - Gwen.

Much loved sister of Barbara and Ian (dec).

Loved aunt of Annette, Heather, Kathy, Susanne, Margaret, and their families.

ARMSTRONG - David Cameron.

14.3.51 - 12.6.16.

David passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital.

A loving husband of Margaret for 42 years, adored father of Judith, Jane, Heather and Kirsty, doting grandfather of Annabelle, and good friend and father-inlaw of Brad, Chris and Daryl.

“I do not know the answers To the questions that they ask I only know I’m happy That I walked this way with you.”

HARRIS - William (Bill).

30.5.1930 - 9.6.2016.

Passed away peacefully at Kirrak House, Wonthaggi.

A Special Member of our family who will be sadly missed.

Doreen, Tracie, Eric and Saxon.

As per Bill’s wishes a private cremation will take place.

LAWRENCE - Kevin David (KL).

Passed away suddenly at home in Foster on June 8, 2016 aged 49 years.

Loving husband of Nancy.

Adored father of Mariah.

Kevin you will always forever be in our hearts and remembered as a wonderful father and husband.

So thankful for the good times we had as a family.

The best dance Dad I could have ever asked for.

LAWRENCE - Kevin David.

Passed away unexpectedly at home in Foster on June 8, 2016 aged 49.

You have left us too early and will be missed greatly by brother-inlaws Guy and John, sister-in-laws Kathy and Teneille, nephew Frankie and niece Lara.

Kevin, you were taken away from your much loved girls too early, but know, we will look after them.

Rest in peace now and forever.

funerals ARMSTRONG A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mr David Cameron Armstrong will be held at the Inverloch RSL Hall, 15 Bolding Place, Inverloch on Friday, June 17, 2016 commencing at 11am.

Private cremation.

Legal matters: South Gippsland Shire Council community service manager Sarah Cox, guest speakers Gary Ferguson from Senior Rights Victoria and Lily Jackson from Gippsland Community Legal Service.

The trio provided advice at the Legal Matters and Ageing Forum, held at Leongatha RSL yesterday (Tuesday). The event was organised in recognition of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day today (June 15).

LAWRENCE For funeral arrangements for Mr Kevin David Lawrence please check website listed below or contact:

Email your adverts to The Star ads@thestar.com.au

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Birthday celebrations: Woorayl Lodge residents celebrated the Queen’s 90th birthday a day late with games and a high tea fit for royalty yesterday (Tuesday). Joyce Calder (pictured) won the British Quiz and got to sit on her throne while residents enjoyed live entertainment from Leongatha’s John Armstrong.

Tax scare deaths

Paul & Margaret Beck Proprietors

Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Scott and Sharon Anderson With care & dignity we serve South Gippsland and Phillip Island Main Office: WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH 5672 1074 176-178 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 Fax: 5672 1747 email: randm33@bigpond.net.au PHILLIP ISLAND 5952 5171 15 Warley Avenue, Cowes 3922 (by appointment only) Pre-paid & pre-arranged funeral plans available CARING & PERSONAL 24 HOUR SERVICE www.handleyandandersonfunerals.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

A TAX scam has caused some concern in South Gippsland over the past few months.

Inverloch’s Deb Scott said she received a threatening phone call last Tuesday (June 7), which immediately set off alarm bells.

“They said if I didn’t pay the money I owed, I would go to jail,” she said.

“I knew I didn’t owe any money, but it gave me a fright.”

The caller told Ms Scott a registered letter was sent to her address and was returned unopened, and it would lead to an arrest.

“I called the Leongatha Police. They said they’d check it out but there have been quite a few scams,” Ms Scott said.

Leongatha Police’s First Constable Luke Sheahan said tax scams had been an ongoing issue for years, and the tax scam had been circulating in the region in the past few months.

“Callers claim to be from the ATO (Australian Taxation Office) and inform people they owe money,” he said.

“Generally the ATO will not call people over the phone if money is owed; they will contact people via other means.

There is also a Federal Police scam going around where people will send out emails using the Federal Police letterhead.

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Under 10 Boys: runners-up, Black, back from left, Ben Croatto (coach), Max Sheehan, Indie Cameron, Ayden Williams, Mitch Croatto, Thomas Geary, Nathan Wright and Ashton Mammarella. Winners, Yellow, front from left, Bradley Parks, Tyson Byrne, Cody Cridge, Michael Richards (coach), Isaac Bolge, Connor Richards and Max Carter.

Under 10 Girls: runners-up, Red, back from left, Milla Fixter (coach), Ashlyn Matheson, Eleanor Pedlow, Hattie Jefferis, Georgie Dunn, Audrey McGannon, Matisse Carmody, Evie Cocksedge and Bree Fennell (coach). Winners, Purple, front from left, Katie Geary, Lucy Heber, Gabrielle Wilkinson, Krystal Arnason, Amy Tracy and Tamara Tracy (coach).

Under 12 Boys: runners-up, Green, back from left, Ben Croatto (coach), Ryan Free, Will Croatto, Beauden Grabham Andrews, Josh Smith, Liam Nielsen, Rem Dal Pozzo. Winners, White, front from left, Jake Matheson, Tyler Richards, Finn Dunn, Zavier Lamers, Raph Jefferis, Bayleigh Cowell, Bree Fennell (coach).

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by Rollers THE Rollers regained their A Grade Leongatha Basketball Association title in emphatic style with a big win against Thunder.

The 60 to 37 victory was the first for a few of seasons in the LBA for the reformed force who put in a vintage display.

In the Women, The Reps were also comfortable winners, 37 to 20 against Liddle Biddies.

But there were some thrillers down the line in B Grade Men and Junior sections as the autumn season concluded in fine style.

President Dan Monaghan congratulated all teams that participated.

“All finals were played in true sportsmanlike manner, a credit to all involved,”

Mr Monaghan said.

“Well done to all the winning teams, MVP winners for grand finals and season alike. Thanks for a successful season to the hardworking committee who put a lot of planning in to making a season run smoothly, and I would also like to acknowledge the support of sponsors and the basketball community.”

The club president also thanked the referees (led by Cathy Govers with the support of Kim Byrnes) and said that feedback is important as the club strives to improve the quality and opportunity of basketball in Leongatha.

The new season for the Leongatha Basketball Association begins in early August and the Aussie Hoops Program is also expected to run again.

Under 12 Boys: most valuable player Jake Matheson.

Under 12 Girls: most valuable player Zara Kreutzberger.

p Under 12 Girls: runners-up, Peach, back, from left, Chloe Challis, Maddie Herbert, Zara Kreutzberger, Chloe Pollard, Shelby Hastings, Molly Heber, (coach) Marcus Kreutzberger. Winners, Green, front from left, (coach) Nicole Matheson, Grace Guy, Sienna Matheson, Alannah Reid, Tahlia Arnason and Ella Littlejohn.

Under 14 Boys: runners-up, Green, back from left, Cody Smith, Grant Munn, Ben Peace, Ryan Cocksedge, Sullivan Herbert, Ned Hanily, Darcy Hume and coach Mick Hanily. Winners, Gold, front from left, Nathan Johnston (coach), Josh Allen, Alex Battersby, Haidyn Kewming, Mitchell McGannon, Corey Dunn, Patrick Johnston and Brad Allen (coach).

The best: from left, A Grade grand final most valuable player Cody Hulshof and season MVP Clint Hulshof.

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Under 14 Girls: runners-up, Green, back from left, (coach) Jack Ballagh, Lilly Walker, Milla Fixter, Gemma Drysdale, Kiti Pomare, Sharni Campbell, Zara Littlejohn, Chloe Nielsen. Winners, Silver, front from left, (coach) Paula Abernathy, Jaime Findlay, Alahna Arnason, Jade McLennan, Makenzi Gourlay, Kate Caughey, Lara Ryan and Heidi Tieman.

Under 14 Girls: most valuable player Alahna Arnason.

Under 14 Boys: grand final most valuable player Ned Hanily.

Under 17 Boys: runners-up, Royal Blue, back from left, Riley Coleman, Tyler Bentick, Sean Coleman, Colby Michael, Mason McGannon, Rick Coleman (coach), Charlie Adkins, Joshua Wright. Winners, Black, front from left, Tim Kemp (coach), Mitchell Buckland, Brock Stefani, Jack Stockdale, Jai Stefani, Nathan Van Dyk and Reegan Kemp. Absent, Rory Hanks who went to hospital during the game with a dislocated finger.

Girls 17 and Under: grand final’s most valuable player, was Kayla Redpath.

Under 17 Boys: most valuable player Jai Stefani.

Girls 17 and Under: runners-up, Purple, back from left, coach Paula Abernathy, Kayla Redpath, Hannah Potter, Charli Fixter, Ella Findlay, Leah Foster and Laura Brennan. Winners, front from left, Maroon, Stacy Giliam, Ashleigh Challis, Chelsie Geary, (coach) Mandy Giliam, Haley Geary, Ella Harris and Keely Price.

His game: grand final most valuable player winner Joel Norton. Absent: season MVP winner Joel Webb.

Her game: Women’s most valuable player Kathy Reid.

A Grade: runners-up, Thunder, back from left, Sam Edwards, Ben Grabham, Tom Mayo, Kyle Materia, Matt Edwards and Matt Kennewell. Premiers, Rollers, front from left, Stewart Bentley, Dexter Rodwell, Clint Hulshof, Morgan Fisher, Brock Thomson, Cody Hulshof and Joel Langstaff.

B Grade: runners-up, Wildkatz, back from left, Hayden Funnell, Damon Ginnane, Nathan Trotto, Nick Battersby, Joel Norton and Sarin Barnard. Winners, ‘CashInTheBank’, front from left, Lucas Anderson, David Cole, Jackson Smith, Josh Carmody, Tyson Pate and Oscar Thatcher. Front, Corey Cole.

Women’s: runners-up, Liddle Biddies, back from left, Ella Findlay, Izabelle Grabham-Andrews, Gemma Drysdale, Ella Lyons, Stacy Giliam, Keely Price, Kara Schelling and Alahna Arnason. Winners, The Reps, front from left, Marsha Livingston, Melinda McLennan, Ruth Crawford, Kathy Reid, Shelley Fixter, Bree Littlejohn and Claire Hutchinson.

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SPORT | BOWLS Inverloch WEDNESDAY’S Mixed Social bowls had thirty-odd bowlers chancing the weather to bowl the usual two 12 end games in teams of four and three.

Winners, with 37 points were Mike Yates’ team, Paul Davis, Graeme Dunlop and Judy Parker.

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were Wayne Parks (s), Brian Growse, Trevor Steer and Richard Huntriss.

The Queen’s Birthday weekend kicked off with our Sunday Mixed Social bowls match that brought 23 players to the green. The format was two games of 12 ends with a mixture of fours and triples.

There were two teams that won both games.

These teams also both had 37 points so it was down to shots up to determine the placings.

With 20 shots up, the runner-up was the team of Carol Waters, Stan Noad, Pam Sutcliffe and Neil Everitt.

Congratulations to the winners on 27 shots up, Stephen Snelling, Rita Everitt, John Arnold and Gary Hardy.

Coveted circle: the winner of Inverloch’s Sunday Mixed Social bowls was the team of Gary Hardy, John Arnold, Rita Everitt and first gamer Stephen Snelling.

Second home: Neil Everitt skippered the team of Pam Sutcliffe, Stan Noad and Carol Waters to be runners-up at the Sunday Mixed Social bowls game at Inverloch on Sunday.

It appears that Rita has adapted well to her new hacksaw bowling arm.

Stephen is a new bowler who recently joined the club.

It was also Stephen’s first game and he was in the winner’s circle so it was a great start to his bowling career and the club hopes he enjoys plenty more successes.

Raffles were won by Rita Everitt, Keith Cousens, Jill Bateman and Janis Parks.

Our Winter Mixed Social bowls continues every Wednesday and Sunday starting at 11am and finishes around 3.30 with a half hour break for lunch.

Players from other clubs are always welcome.

The South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls will be holding a game at Inverloch on Thursday, June 23.

The game starts at 11am with names in by 10am and the event is open to all bowlers.

If interested, please put your name on the sheet at the clubhouse.

You can also contact Peter McWilliams on 5678 5974 for further information.

Friday night meals returns this week.

Even though we are now in our winter season with people heading north, the meal is still proving to be very popular.

Names in as early as possible to guarantee a spot.

Sunday night movies continue with the screening of the comedy, Weekend at Bernies.

Homemade soup and bread are served at 5pm and the movie and popcorn follow.

Great value night among family and friends.

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TIDES Rhonda’s Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

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

At Point Lonsdale

JUNE Time

15 WED

16 THUR

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18 SAT

19 SUN

20 MON

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height (metres)

0041 0739 1240 1931

0.62 1.35 0.76 1.46

0129 0839 1329 2015

0.62 1.34 0.84 1.41

0221 0937 1427 2103

0.62 1.36 0.91 1.38

0321 1034 1536 2156

0.60 1.41 0.95 1.36

0420 1128 1648 2251

0.56 1.47 0.95 1.36

0513 1215 1747 2345

0.51 1.54 0.91 1.39

0600 1259 1835

0.46 1.61 0.86

top night CLUB secretary Rhonda Newton turned on a magnificent display to help her side Kangaroos to a great win.

Rhonda’s victory in her singles match over Simon Perks was a huge factor in the Kangaroos’ narrow 10 point win.

Greg Marshman also contributed significantly to the Kangaroos’ first and probably only win for the season as he again won his three sets comfortably.

Their opponents Magpies were best served by Nigel Grimes who had a solid victory over Phil Munro.

The Bombers cemented top position on the ladder with an emphatic 42 point win over the Eagles.

Joel Langstaff and Jim Newton were brilliant for the Bombers while Mike Timpano and Brae Byrne were solid performers for the Eagles.

Glen Kleeven, filling in for the Eagles failed miserably on the night not winning a set.

The Hawks flew home with

Results Round 5: Hawks 4/126 d Saints 4/121, Kangaroos 5/119 d Magpies 3/109, Bombers 6/129 d Eagles 2/87, Tigers bye.

Ladder Bombers...................................... 35 Hawks ......................................... 31 Eagles .......................................... 26 Saints........................................... 22 Magpies ....................................... 21 Kangaroos.................................... 20 Tigers ........................................... 20

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a memorable five point win over the hapless Saints.

Arthur Grabham having a good night for the Hawks, capably supported by Ian Cole.

For the heroic Saints, Steve Johnson had a great singles victory and Dom O’Brien dug in deep to come from behind against June Knott, eventually emerging a narrow winner when all seemed lost at the halfway point of their singles encounter.

A reminder to all players that subs are now due and players can see the treasurer Gail Beer to sort out their annual payment.

A Grade: Golliwogs (4) defeated Warriors (3) (3:1) 25:21, 25:13, 12:25, 25:21; Bugs (1) defeated Champions (2) (3:0) 25:14, 25:13,

25:15.

B Grade: Saints (3) defeated Panthers (4) (3:0) 25:22, 31:29, 25:17; and Chargers (1) defeated HELP (2) (3:0) 25:13, 25:10, 25:13.

SGIBBA LAST week we played the first game of the second round.

There are now only two games left to play.

The ladder had a slight reshuffle this week; while top place for Foster Fishy’s is well cemented the next three positions are certainly still under contention. Game eight results were Mardan Purple 33 defeated Buffalo 12, Foster Fishy’s 35 defeated Mardan Gold 18, Dumbalk 26 defeated Korumburra Blue 20 and Korumburra White had the bye.

Ladder Foster Fishy’s ....................32 Korumburra White .........22 Mardan Purple .................20 Korumburra Blue ............20 Buffalo ................................16 Dumbalk ............................12 Mardan Gold ........................4

+60 +26 +30 +19 -20 -33 -82

Tarwin IT was a quiet week at the club with Tuesday practice being interrupted by rain.

This did not deter a few very dedicated members.

The selection committee is about to meet and all paid up members wishing to be considered for Pennant are requested to submit their names now to one of the Committee members: Rob Knight, Milton Haywood, Will Stefani, Robbie Grylls and Bruce Cooper.

Another gentle reminder that season 2016-17 annual subscriptions should be submitted to the treasurer by the end of June.

The next general committee meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 15 at 7pm.

Turkey triples will be on Thursday, June 23.

Club practice is every Tuesday afternoon with names in by 1pm for a 1.30pm start.

Leongatha WEDNESDAY, June 8 saw the midweek social bowls in action. .

The event was classified as a winter pairs and the winners were Liz Beale (s) and Raleigh Soderland with 37 points and 26 shots up.

Runners-up were Russell Trotman (s) and Glenda Trotman with 37 points and 19 shots up.

Saturday, June 11 saw the last of the social bowls and for reasons unknown was classed as a ‘singles kaos’event.

Apparently I understand ‘kaos’was the order of the day.

The winner was Jo Runciman with two wins plus 20, runnerup was Rod Jackson with one win plus eight.

There will now be a two month recess associated with social bowls which will resume on Saturday, August 20.

Pairs will continue to be held on the second Wednesday of each month and the club’s normal monthly triples will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month.

Apart from reporting on the monthly triples this will be my last report until the recommencement of social bowls.

Until the next report, good bowling - Jackhigh.

• Leongatha Table Tennis

Third Championship title for Robic THE Leongatha Table Tennis club championships have been decided with clear winners in all three sections.

Allan Robic claimed his third consecutive Open championship with an 11/8, 11/9, 8/11, 11/5 win over a gallant Michael Grist.

He then teamed with Kathy Campbell in the doubles but they were unable to defeat the Holwerda team of Dirk and Bryce going down 4/11, 11/13 and 5/11.

Trish Denier proved far too wily for Kathy Campbell to take the Women’s crown 11/8, 11/5 and 11/4.

Upsets in the last round of the autumn competition saw M&Ms defeat Heroes to claim second spot on the ladder.

Martin Stone the ‘hero killer’ for M&M’s defeated Cam Dowling in a gruelling five games 9/11, 11/9, 11/3, 9/11 and 11/8.

Eggstatic defeated top team Vultures to claim a place in the finals.

After studying the score sheets there may be a steward’s inquiry into this.

Frank Hirst was the ‘bad egg’ defeating Vultures’ Michael Bracecamp 13/11 in the fifth game to seal the match.

Finals commenced Tuesday, June 14.

In B Grade, Smashers defeated Mini Pies 3-2.

Joint aggregate leaders Mathew Portelli and Michael Brandon faced off in a hard fought match with Mathew winning 11/8, 11/13, 11/3 and 11/7. A Team defeated Don’t Know 4-1 with James Rowley defeating Tim Hardacre after a hard fought four games.

B Grade championships will be played at a later date.

For Leongatha Table Tennis information contact Kevin Dowling on 5662 4613 or Bill Haw on 0409 217 900.

Final Ladder: Team Vultures M&M’S Eggstatic Heroes M&N’s BTJ’s

Points 20 14 14 14 12 10

Rubbers 84 82 74 74 77 71

Games 287 278 278 275 286 263

Leading Players Allan Robic .....................39 Dirk Holwerda.................32 Neil Chilver .....................31 Kevin Dowling ................28 Bryce Holwerda ..............26 Mark Dowling .................25

Big at ten: Beau Allamby seen here with Jack Duff in action at the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Centre, won the B Grade Table Tennis Championship final on Thursday night, June 9. The ten year old has been having a great 2016 which includes becoming the club’s youngest B Grade competitor to make leading player over a season.

O’Brien applauds club funding LEONGATHA Basketball Association is one of the beneficiaries of $23,000 VicHealth Active Club funding with news it will receive $2,790 for uniforms and basketballs.

Nine other clubs will purchase new equipment such as balls, rescue boards, racquets, safety equipment and uniforms to get more people involved in sport.

The Nationals Member for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien said, “This funding will make a significant difference to local clubs who can now purchase new playing and safety equipment that will enable them to attract more people to their club and sport and do so in a safer manner.”

“Local clubs rely heavily on the fundraising efforts of volunteers to purchase new equipment, safety gear and uniforms

and this funding equates to selling a lot of sausages or raffle tickets.”

Among the other nine clubs Foster Football Club receives $2,520 for goal post padding, Poowong Basketball Association $982 for basketball singlets, DWWW Football Netball Club $3,000 for netballs, footballs and first aid supplies, and Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club $2,758 for rescue/ racing boards.

Mr O’Brien said sport and active recreation clubs were a great way for like-minded people to get the weekly recommended two-and-a-half hours of moderate exercise.

“Regular physical activity not only protects against many illnesses, it also makes us mentally healthy, alert and resilient against the stresses of modern life,” he said.

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Leongatha versus Prom Coast Under 16

PROM Coast Soccer Club visited Leongatha to play the Knights in its return leg.

Knights had the benefit of a full team whilst Prom Coast was undermanned with only 10 players.

The game started on a pitch which had seen recent rain but was in good condition.

The first 10 minutes of play saw each team test the other out whilst they settled into position and it wasn’t until the Knights were able to get a combination of passes together, that Curtis Rintoule drove a ball down the right wing for Malik Phillips to run onto.

His pass onto Caleb Chatelier allowed Caleb to shoot over the Prom Coast goalie and score the first of the game.

Caleb was able to score

a hat trick of goals with his second coming from a Ali Lacanaria corner which he was able to head into goal.

His third was the result of some great work from Matt Cook who was able to run the ball down the left wing and cross the ball back from the goal line and Caleb was in the right position to tap in his third.

Knights’ fourth goal saw Ali take on the Prom Coast defence and after beating the defenders he was able to put his kick over the goalies head and score.

The Knights’ defence of Nicholas Bongers, Curtis, Adam Watchorn and Jordan Rintoule weren’t having it all their own way with Prom Coast able to score against the tide when it beat the offside trap and then Eli took on keeper Phil Smith for Prom Coast’s sole goal of the match.

The second half saw a reshuffle of positions and this allowed Sean Villasevil,

Hayleigh Bashaw, Matt and Phil to attack the Prom Coast goal.

Matt was able to score twice when Phil put a through ball behind the defence and Matt ran onto it.

He had space and time to calmly slot home his first.

His second was the result of Sean taking the ball down his wing and after beating the first defender, passed across the front of goal for Matt to take the easy tap in.

The Knights’ midfield operated well all day with Sam Bainbridge and Will Barker controlling the ball out of defence and into attack.

Knights’ final goal of the day was a reverse of the last with Matt running onto a loose ball in defence and passing to Sean waiting in the goal square.

Sean’s second goal in his second match shows that he has a good radar for the net.

Final score 7-1 in a game that required the Knights

Wonthaggi Road Runners take off YOU may notice the bright yellow running singlets of the Wonthaggi Road Runners moving around the streets of the local towns soon.

The singlets feature a man and a woman running in front of a wind turbine to signify the local area.

The Wonthaggi Road Runners is a casual running group which is free to all who want to join in.

There are no membership fees and no commitments required.

Road Runners regularly has a dozen runners to the Monday and Thursday late afternoon running sessions.

On Mondays the group run an interval session on a short one kilometre loop circuit.

The beauty of this is that anyone, from beginners to speedy, can come along and run at their own pace. For those who want to, there is a 200 metre interval session where run-

ners can have a sprint.

A highlight of this session is that runners get to pass one another and give support to each other.

Thursday evenings the group meets somewhere around the district for a Headlampers run.

Based on the speed of the slowest runner in the group the pace is usually easy.

It is a group run and there is always plenty of chatter along the way.

Both of these groups meet at around 5:45pm each evening and the details are shared through the Wonthaggi Road Runners facebook page.

Other runs, such as frequent Sunday morning runs, are also organised through the facebook group as well.

A feature near the end of summer was a Thursday evening run from Koonwarra to Meeniyan, followed by pizzas at the local pizza restaurant.

It is the social aspect of the group that is ensuring its success.

The Road Runners were a

Family run: from left, Matt, Heather, Glenn and Emma Sullivan, and her partner Brett, ran the Traralgon festival marathon wearing the bright yellow Wonthaggi Road Runners singlet which is becoming more and more common on the streets of Wonthaggi.

force in Wonthaggi in the mid 1980s and this group has two of the original members; Glenn and Heather Sullivan.

Local parkrun guru Tony O’Connell is also on board and organises the Headlampers runs.

The re-emergence of the Wonthaggi Road Runners is largely due to the success of Inverloch parkrun. Many of the Road Runners also run at Inverloch on most Saturday mornings.

The new singlets have been sighted far and wide in their first few weeks.

Loch’s Bill Barry gave the singlet its debut at Albert parkrun on June 4.

He sizzled around Albert Park Lake in 19:12 to finish ninth against some very talented runners.

At the same time many of the local parkrunners were at Inverloch showing off the new singlets on the Inverloch foreshore.

The following day the Sullivan family all ran the 10 kilometres at the Traralgon marathon festival.

In damp conditions four of the five ran personal bests in the new singlets on the new course.

Glenn shot around in just on 38 minutes to take the gold medal in the 40 to 49 age group.

Heather ran in 48 minutes to be third in the same age group.

Emma ran her PB in just over the hour while her partner Brett ran it in just over 45 minutes.

Matt has been out of training but still managed to cruise around in just over 40 minutes.

Runners soldier on in wet IT was a wet and wild start to the long weekend and the weather kept many away but Inverloch parkrun still had 43 brave runners and walkers who soldiered on.

This week three first timers ran and five personal bests were recorded by Jenna Wale, Sonia Robinson, Ari Same, Diane Dakin and Robert Van Oss. All runners and walkers finished with a smile and whether that was because they could go home to a warm shower or go to the bakery, it

was an incredible effort by everyone.

Glenn Sullivan of Wonthaggi Road Runners was first over the line for the 26th time in 73 appearances in 19:27 while James Plumridge was second 20:33 and Rick Whitehouse third 22:00.

Georgia Burns, for the 29th time in 46 appearances, was the first female 21:35, third overall.

Shannon Cole was second 22:16, sixth overall and Diane Dakin third 23:09, eighth overall.

Full results of Saturday’s run can be found on Inverloch parkrun results page.

team to play hard against a Prom Coast team that fielded 10 players, a number of who were under age.

They were helped in keeping the score in hand by strong work in goal from Joseph Platt who went onto to perform well in the Reserves’ game.

Under 12 ON Sunday the Knights had the pleasure of playing against Welshpool at home.

Weather conditions were not as harsh as at our first meeting.

Knights had a very strong team and lots of play in the first half was around the Knights end whilst Welshpool had some great attempts at goal.

The score was 7-0 at the end of the day.

Toby scored three of these, with Mitch and Pat sneaking one each in and Hayden scored one in each half.

Lots of great team talk-

Big game: Toby Gale of Leongatha Knights Under 12s’ kicked three of the seven goals the team scored to defeat Welshpool. ing occurred throughout the game and some great tactical play was observed between many players. There was some busy passing and great to watch moments amongst

the strong Knights team.

Great work by the Welshpool team as the defence had a really busy day and stopped many more goals.

Ethan, is doing a fantastic

job as coach with these players and all the parents are really impressed with how he is working with all the team and helping to develop their skills so much further.

Korumburra City takes off KORUMBURRA City has just broken its record for playing members with five new signings in the last week.

The signings take the total number of playing members for the season to 105, the highest its ever been at the club.

City players range in age from four to mid 50s, a mixture of experienced and new players, some Australian and some overseas born players, and roughly 40 percent are female but they all have one thing in common: the love of playing soccer.

Spread across 10 teams with seven junior teams and three senior teams the future is looking good for Korumburra City.

Registration officer Leanne Richards along with other members of the committee has been working hard to increase member-

ship.

Leanne said, “It’s great to see so many families with multiple members playing at the club. As a club we have worked hard to provide a welcoming and family friendly environment.”

In other good news Korumburra City Soccer Club has also been successful in

receiving funding to replace the wood heater in the club rooms.

The funding was received under the Volunteer Grants 2015 via the Department of Social Services.

Grants officer Simon Brady said, “It will be great to be able to replace the wood heater, this will allow

us to be more comfortable when using the hall on winter evenings.

“The soccer club has been working with the Korumburra Recreation Reserve committee to gain the funding.

“Hopefully the new heater will be installed soon.”

Net work: seven junior teams for a small town soccer club with a city attitude is an amazing effort for any sports club and this is one city that just keeps on growing. Photo courtesy Rose Hurst.

• Inverloch versus Wonthaggi

Local derby goes to the wire Men

THE senior match between second versus fourth did not disappoint with a tight battle right to the end.

Inverloch eventually came out 2-1 winners in perfect football weather but not without a huge struggle with a valiant Wonthaggi.

Inverloch Stars took the early ascendency in midfield, led by Pat Gilbert, which led to high possession and some long range shots on goal.

The well organised Wonthaggi defence held firm though and it wasn’t until half way through the first half that the Stars broke the deadlock through a well taken goal by young striker Oscar Price.

The Stars seemed to have control from that point but couldn’t score a second.

A spirited start to the sec-

ond half saw Wonthaggi apply some pressure in midfield and up forward which eventually led to an equaliser.

With the game right in the balance and only 20 minutes to play it was end to end and the Stars replied almost immediately with a goal by San Oo. Neither team could score after that point but it was fiercely contested until the end.

Next week the Stars host Leongatha and Wonthaggi take on Phillip Island.

first time this season.

Saoirse did a great job and kept the score card clean, unfortunately she got a ball to the face in the final minutes and Tiffany Blossom Matheson stepped in as goal keeper to see the game out.

It was an exciting game to watch from the sideline and everyone was happy to come away with a 4-0 win.

On the scorecard was Tiffany Blossom Matheson 2 goals, and Amy Challinor and Orana Lynch 1 each.

Under 15 Girls On Sunday the Stars Under 15 Girls soccer team faced Wonthaggi with the same enthusiasm and determination they bring to every game.

Wonthaggi matched the Stars with 10 players with their usual goal keeper, Josephine, out with injury, Saoirse Lovett took on the role for the

Outskilled: Inverloch captain Barry Farrell was challenged for control of the ball by two Wonthaggi players who fought hard for their team which lost 2-1.

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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha Golf Club SATURDAY’s event was restricted to a very few afternoon players after rain washed out the morning play.

Steve Fisher had 36 points to take the honours with Mark Anderson, David Child and Bruce Hutton all receiving balls.

NTPs were Mathew Bowey on the fourth hole, Donald Smith on the seventh and David Child on the 14th.

A small field contested a Stableford Competition on Sunday with Ian Baker winning the day with 36 points in a countback.

Balls were awarded to Bryan Sword, Denis Wallace and Mark Anderson.

Fifty five golfers contested a Four Person Ambrose Competition on Tuesday of last week with the team of Gary Sharrock, Ian Baker, Barry Hughes and Jon Smith successful with a net score of 59.25.

DTL balls were awarded to the teams of John Eabry, Ray Burton, David Forbes and John Housey, Barry Stevens, Michael Dalton, John Dalton and Keith Finney, John Payne, Steve Fisher, Bruce Hutton and Russell Williams.

NTPs were David Child on the fourth hole, Terry Grace on the seventh, Ian Murchie on the 14th and Barry Hughes on the 16th.

At the completion of the first week of the two week 2016 Esplanade Hotel Inverloch Super League final, the underdog Cats have set the previously high flying Hawks

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a task.

With wet weather causing competition cancellations and some team events scheduled during the first week, there has been little opportunity to post a score.

However the Cats have made the most of their opportunities and lead 126 to 116, with Ian Barlow’s 34 points for the Cats being the best score so far.

Members of both teams will have several opportunities to score this week, with the final day of competition being Sunday, June 19.

The club will be celebrating the season completion with a presentation dinner to be held at the club on Friday, June 24.

The club encourages you to get a table together and enjoy the presentations to the winning team members and witness the count for the best players, both male and female.

Woorayl McDONALD & Roberts provided the trophies for the foursomes day which was also the qualifying round for the board event.

Winners of the day event were Graeme Winkler and Jack Howard with 78 from Frank Dekker and Al McEachern.

Balls went to C. Hall, G. Young, D. Lim, T. Ryan and P. Burgess, G. McKinnon, with nearest the pins going to Troy Williams and Peter Burgess.

The qualifiers, which was off scratch, were Gary Young and Craig Hall, Dennis Lim and Tom Ryan, Graeme Winkler and Jack Howard, Peter Burgess and Geoff McKinnon.

The raffle winner was the ‘Foz syndicate’.

The Thursday competition went to Rob Gourlay with 33 points and we gave balls to John Hickey, Graeme Calder and Ed Poole.

Don’t forget our meal and raffle night on Thursday.

Next week is a stableford with trophies provided by Jack Howard, George Johnson, Steve Hannon and Paul Challis.

Korumburra THERE were 18 players on Saturday, June 11 for a four man Ambrose competition, with trophies supplied by the B. Maskell and N. Edwards.

Results: S. Harland 12, T. Fowles 12 635/8; G. Jones 15, I. Gibson 14 - 603/8.

Nearest the pin: 1st I. Gibson, 7th T. Fowles, 10th N. Perks, 13th S. Harland.

Tuesday’s winner was Greg Bull 33 pts and Thursday’s winner Shane Harland 33 pts.

Notices: Knockouts to be played: 4 ball June 26, singles July 31. Comp on Monday, turn up at 11.30 - 12pm.

Korumburra ladies THERE was only a small field on Wednesday, just sufficient numbers to contest the June Monthly Medal.

Carie Harding was the winner with 100/23=77 net, and she also won the fourth round of the Silver Spoon.

Lee Clements (12) was the runner-up on a countback from Judy Webb (19).

There were no nearest the

pins achieved amongst the small field.

The recent rain made the course quite heavy and this was reflected in the scoring, soon the women will be playing the shortened winter green course.

Again it was too wet on Saturday for the girls to play the R.B. Stroke event.

Next week (Wednesday) is a Fourball with partners drawn on the day; just arrive about 9.15am to be in the field.

The seeded timesheet for the 27 Hole Foursomes Championship, to be held on June 22, is on the noticeboard in the ladies room.

Medallist: Carie Harding was the June Monthly Medal winner and the winner of the fourth round of the Silver Spoon.

Mirboo North ladies PAR Day: Sponsor: Marian Jones.

Winner: Nicole Allen - 2.

Up the line: Jill White.

NTP: sixth Maree Thompson and 13th Jill White.

Meeniyan ladies Great effort: Nancye Hammet (pictured), fresh from an overseas trip in Europe, was Meeniyan’s Monthly Medal winner this month. Nancye won with a fine 77 net (31). The winner of A Grade was Irene Holm with 78 (15).

Putting was also won by Irene with 27 putts. BDL went to Faye Smallman 80 (32) and Heather Poletti 82 (16)

Foster TUESDAY, June 7: Stableford.

Winner: N. Thompson 35 c/b.

NTP: sixth N. Cooper and15th N. Cooper.

DTL: F. Tyers 35, N. Cooper 34 and K. Peavey 32.

Wednesday, June 8: Ladies Foursomes Championships.

27 hole SCR: B Warren / G Tyers 140.

27 hole net: V Soderlund / J Eddy 120.5.

NTP: 17th R Galloway.

DTL: B Warren/ G Tyers 123.5.

Thanks to Wilson Family for Sponsoring.

Thursday, June 9: Stableford.

Winner: Paul Spencer 35 c/b.

NTP: sixth R. Smith and 17th L. Giddy.

DTL: P. Dight 32, D. Hutchinson 31, T. Jones 31 and L. Giddy 30c/b.

Friday, June 10: Nine Holes / Chook Run. Winner: Paul Spencer 19 points.

NTPs: fourth G. Nott and sixth P. Spencer.

DTL: S. Barwick 18, S. Canning 17 and G. Nott 17.

Saturday, June 11: No golf due to inclement weather.

Well done: Nereda Scholte congratulated president Paul Robinson following Thursday’s competition.

Meeniyan

Top golfers: from left, runner up Robyn Wilkinson with winner Irene Walsh.

Wonthaggi ladies Congratulations: from left, runners up Toni West and Marg Griffiths with sponsor Anne Gibson and winners of the B. and A. Gibson American Foursomes Stableford Kate Dwyer and Rebecca Thomas.

Leongatha ladies CLUB members Bruce and Anne Gibson sponsored the American Foursomes stableford event last week.

Twenty one pairs competed in this annual board event in which the players have the extra challenge of playing off a third of their combined handicaps.

Some interesting scores were submitted.

Last years’ winner and again this year, was Kate Dwyer partnered by Rebecca Thomas, with a stableford score of 30.

Last year Kate partnered Rebecca’s mother

to win the same event.

Toni West and Marg Griffiths were runners up with 29 points.

Down the line balls were won by Loris Clark and Sue Bowler 26 points, Jan Brownlie and Wendy Parker 26, Lianne Adamson and Trish Owen, Dot Stubbs and Nancy Sperling and Coral Gray and Anne Gibson all on 23 points.

Barb Fleming was nearest to the 14th hole and Rebecca Thomas was closest to the 16th.

Noreen Williams won the nine hole event with 14 points.

A HARDY bunch of 20 golfers played a round of stableford.

With the recent rain, the conditions have become much tougher for the girls and this was reflected in the scores.

Luckily captain Maree put preferred lines through the green as the worms and the birds have been having a great time and mud balls were the norm on the day.

Due to the numbers, only one grade with a winner and runner up were given on the day.

Irene Walsh’s star continues to shine and with a (19) 32 points came in with the

Meeniyan Glo golf A FANTASTIC community night was had by the 52 people who attended the second

best score on the day.

Robyn Wilkinson was hot on her heels and with (19) 31 to win the runner up prize.

Marg Johnson managed to win NTP second, pro pin eighth balls (much to her partners Leonie and Heather’s delight) and a birdie on the fifth (three for four points ) BDL were awarded to Sev Piasente 30, Heather Wintle 30, Anne Tschiderer 29, Leonie Bentick 29, Pam Russell 28 and Marg Johnson 28 On Saturday, June 4, five girls played and the voucher was awarded to Marg Johnson 33 points.

BDL was awarded to Pamela Tiller.

Glo Golf event for the year at Meeniyan Golf Club on Sunday, June 12.

Players hit off at 7.15pm to

TUESDAY, June 7: TWELVE players managed to get their golf in before the rain.

It was great to see Alan Kuhne back on the course and he took away the trophy for the day with 38 points on a count back from Bob McGeary, also on 38 points.

Nearest the pin went to the consistent Rob Gourlay and Reg Hannay, back in form again, had the best nine with 20 points.

Thursday, June 9: It was a beautiful day for the 11 players to take to the course.

The winner for the day, with 40 points, was president Paul Robinson, fresh back from honing his game in Queensland. Runner up was Bruce Betts, 37 points. Paul and Bruce shared the nearest the pins on the second and 11th respectively with Daryle Gregg taking out the best 9 with 19 points.

It was good to see Bruce back in form again, and

play a modified Ambrose game over six hole course in teams of four.

It couldn’t have been a bet-

Champions: the Harvey and Lagden families were sponsors on the day and the winners Lois Young (left) and Jenny Riseley were delighted with their hand painted artwork by Sharyn Lagden.

Woorayl ladies ON Wednesday, June 8, the first round of the Perrett Family Foursomes Aggregate saw Lois Young and Jenny Rise-

ley victorious with 80 net.

Balls down the line were won by Chris Perrett and Heather Sullivan with 84 net, and Carol Johnson and Elsie McBride with 85 net on a

count-back from Jo Fennell and Marg Tuckett.

Next week is the second round of the Perrett Family Foursomes Aggregate.

Winners: Brian Carter, Ron Davidson, Ben Thorson and Gary Davidson were the Glo Golf champions.

hanging onto that donated ball again.

Saturday, June 11: Nine players braved the weather for the Saturday comp of Par. The winner with a great score in the conditions was Daryle Gregg at +5.

Runner up was Peter Wilson, +3 with Daryle taking out the nearest the pin.

Champ: Daryle Gregg took out Saturday’s par competition. ter night with clear skies and no wind; surprising after the downpour the night before.

Previous to the game, everyone sat down to an absolute casserole feast followed by the traditional apple crumble, all prepared by Nereda Sholte and her helpers.

After golf the ‘Poletti scones’, jam and cream were most welcome.

Winners for the night, following the ‘roll of the dice’ handicap allocation, were Brian Carter, Ron Davidson, Ben Thorson and Gary Davidson.

Thanks to the club for donating the trophies.

Raffle winner was Faye Pratt, generously donated by Donna Robinson from Cootamundra Nursery and Landscaping.

The next Glo Golf is planned for November. Watch this space.

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MDU celebrates past successes PREMIERSHIP teams from up to 40 years ago were welcomed back to Meeniyan for an MDU football and netball reunion on Saturday.

MDU has celebrated plenty of success in the past 40 years with the Seniors, Reserves, Thirds, A Grade and C Grade winning in 1976, Seniors and Fourths winning in 1986, and Reserves and U/13s winning in 1996.

Past players journeyed from all over Victoria, Queensland and Tasmania to join in the reunion lunch and to watch the current teams take on old rivals Stony Creek.

Around 90 people attended the lunch and mingled throughout the day. Organiser Kellie Thomas said she was thrilled with the success.

Top team: back from left, Ian Brandon, Jim Theodore, Dennis Hogan, Ron Adkins, Barry Muegli, Neil Bright, Ken Robb, front, Garry Lamb, Col Byatt, Ross Wise and Neville Stone were the Seniors premiers in 1976.

Champions reflect: from left, Mark Jans, Shane Harris, Charlie Harris and Dale Thomas looked back on the 1986 Fourths premiership at MDU’s reunion.

Reserves: back from left, Graeme Baker, Nick Kelly, Russell Edgell, Tony Blake, Ray Langendorf, Strawb Thomas, George Hanks, front, Rob Heppell, Peter Joyce, Col Byatt and Grant Kuhne celebrated their premiership in 1976.

Club reunion: from left, Karen Cusack, Anne Olden, Julie Cusack, Allyson Opray, Gary Gillett and Cheryle Thorson celebrated MDU’s successes on Saturday.

Triple threat: back from left, Kaj Coulter, Gary Gillett, Rob McFarlane, Swampy Thomas, John Bowman, front, Wayne Cook, John O’Brien, coach Garry Lamb and Gary Davison won their Thirds premiership in 1976. MDU took out three football premierships on this day.

A Grade: back from left, Lynn Bloch, Cheryl Lamb, Aileen Hughes, Karen Cusack, front, Helen Fitzgerald and Jenny Collins were the 1976 superstars on the netball court.

1986: back from left, Dale Thomas, Mark Jans, Craig Hanks, Jason Hanks, front, Shane Harris and Gav Cook won the Fourths premiership.

C Grade win: back from left Annie Olden, Cheryle Thorson, Rhonda Beard, front, Julie Cusack, president Shirley Cook and Allyson Opray took out the premiership in 1976.

Netball stars: back from left, Andrea Wilson, Kelly Wilson, front, Tameka Champs: back from left, Brad Wright, Brian Opray, Gav Giliam, Danny Forrester, Adrian Coulter, Tony Pedlow and coach Glenda Robb won Blake, Graham Sperling, front, Matthew Hanks, Shane Moore and Ron Adkins celebrated their 1996 the U/13 netball in 1996.

Reserves premiership win.

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Alberton netball Results - Round 11 June 11

Balance: it was anyone’s ball as Stony Creek’s Genevieve Scholte and MDU’s Brooke Newton positioned for control. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz

A Grade: Dalyston 42 d Toora 20, Foster 27 d Fish Creek 26, Korumburra-Bena 57 d Kilcunda-Bass 3, MDU 44 d Stony Creek 40, Inverloch-Kongwak 53 d Phillip Island 32, Tarwin 65 d DWWWW 27.

B Grade: Toora 42 d Dalyston 37, Foster 56 d Fish Creek 23, Korumburra-Bena 92 d Kilcunda-Bass 16, MDU 43 d Stony Creek 32, Inverloch-Kongwak 60 d Phillip Island 31, Tarwin 46 d DWWWW 15.

C Grade: Dalyston 29 d Toora 23, Foster 29 d Fish Creek 21, Korumburra-Bena 58 d Kilcunda-Bass 10, MDU 44 d Stony Creek 30, Inverloch-Kongwak 37 d Phillip Island 30.

17 & Under: Dalyston 43 d Toora 11, Fish Creek 30 d Foster 29, Korumburra-Bena 46 d Kilcunda-Bass 15, MDU 37 d Stony Creek 23, Inverloch-Kongwak 52 d Phillip Island 38, Tarwin 20 d DWWWW 17.

15 & Under: Toora 24 d Dalyston 17, Fish Creek 31 d Foster 10, Korumburra-Bena 43 d Kilcunda-Bass 8, MDU 43 d Stony Creek 8, Inver-

loch-Kongwak 35 d Phillip Island 14.

13 & Under: Dalyston 24 d Toora 4, Fish Creek 35 d Foster 9, MDU 33 d Stony Creek 5, Inverloch-Kongwak 19 d Phillip Island 9, Tarwin 30 d DWWWW 3.

Ladders A Grade Kor-Bena ....................322.43 Dalyston .....................213.98 Inv-Kongwak .............195.99 Phillip Island..............145.38 MDU ........................... 113.54 Foster............................89.89 Toora ...........................132.29 Stony Creek.................101.87 Kil-Bass.........................60.48 Tarwin ...........................56.67 Fish Creek .....................63.18 DWWWW.....................18.09 B Grade Kor-Bena ....................328.63 Foster..........................236.56 Inv-Kongwak .............174.93 Toora ..........................157.40 MDU ...........................148.79 Phillip Island..............135.86 Dalyston ........................94.43 Stony Creek...................83.15 Fish Creek .....................63.02 Tarwin ...........................58.30 Kil-Bass.........................31.59 DWWWW.....................13.71 C Grade Kor-Bena ....................234.34 Dalyston .....................165.41 MDU ...........................174.91 Toora ..........................129.01 Inv-Kongwak .............129.17 Tarwin .........................107.93

42 40 38 32 24 24 20 20 12 8 4 0 44 44 36 28 28 28 18 12 10 8 8 0 44 40 36 32 28 22

Foster...........................104.62 Phillip Island .................85.75 Fish Creek .....................70.65 Stony Creek...................72.39 Kil-Bass.........................35.18 17 & Under Dalyston .....................284.34 Kor-Bena ....................233.80 Inv-Kongwak .............204.60 Phillip Island..............129.28 Fish Creek ..................124.91 MDU ...........................159.12 Foster...........................137.86 Kil-Bass.........................52.51 Toora .............................46.00 Tarwin ...........................55.75 Stony Creek...................49.33 DWWWW.....................20.67 15 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............405.04 MDU ...........................239.77 Kor-Bena ....................191.02 Phillip Island..............134.93 Toora ............................85.94 Tarwin ..........................70.81 Fish Creek .....................91.89 Foster.............................78.29 Dalyston ........................64.05 Stony Creek...................54.41 Kil-Bass.........................51.30 13 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............486.59 Fish Creek ..................227.74 Kor-Bena ....................306.06 Phillip Island..............243.22 Foster..........................147.50 Tarwin ........................145.64 Dalyston ......................101.72 MDU .............................97.28 Stony Creek...................21.79 Toora .............................27.05 DWWWW.....................14.21

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Tough day: Leongatha’s Nicola Marriott was her usual energetic self, but her undermanned A Grade team struggled against Drouin on Saturday.

Parrots netball A Grade Drouin 55 d Leongatha 31 Auction player - Laura Higgins. Awards: Sports First - Laura Higgins, Evans Petroleum - Kelly Gannon.

It was a wet and soggy game which made it hard for anyone to shine. We were solid in defence but Drouin were too strong for us. It was a big ask but we all need to give 100 percent.

Our next opponents are top of the ladder, anything is possible.

B Grade

Hard ball: Tarwin A Grade player Karen Deppler had few options as her opponent, Allies wing attack Kirsty O’Keefe, searches to pass goalwards.

Gippsland netball Results - Round 9 A Grade: Moe 66 d Sale 22, Maffra 43 d Warragul 30, Wonthaggi Power 39 d Bairnsdale 24, Drouin 55 d Leongatha 31, Traralgon 56 d Morwell 34.

B Grade: Bairnsdale 55 d Wonthaggi Power 45, Maffra 44 d Warragul 22, Moe 57 d Sale 41, Leongatha 44 d Drouin 37, Traralgon 58 d Morwell 40.

C Grade: Wonthaggi Power 46 d Bairnsdale 46, Maffra 60 d Warragul 23, Sale 37 d Moe 31, Leongatha 37 d Drouin 29, Traralgon 36 d Morwell 24.

Under 17: Wonthaggi Power 30 d Bairnsdale 26, Maffra 38 d Warragul 23, Moe 29 d Sale 27, Drouin 42 d Leongatha 30, Traralgon 64 d Morwell 22.

Under 15: Wonthaggi Power 34 d Bairnsdale 25, Maffra 72 d Warragul 10, Moe 31 d Sale 20, Leongatha 32 d Drouin 24, Traralgon 34 d Morwell 22.

Under 13: Bairnsdale 37

d Wonthaggi Power 30, Maffra 43 d Warragul 8, Sale 32 d Moe 16, Leongatha 33 d Drouin 23, Traralgon 41 d Morwell 18.

Ladders A Grade Traralgon ...................155.00 36 Drouin ........................149.85 32 Morwell ......................144.19 .28 Moe .............................139.00 24 Leongatha ..................105.97 16 Wonthaggi Power ..........97.78 16 Sale................................69.93 12 Maffra............................79.50 8 Bairnsdale .....................67.14 8 Warragul ........................44.78 0 B Grade Traralgon ...................143.30 32 Maffra ........................120.73 32 Leongatha ..................131.18 28 Morwell ......................103.70 24 Moe .............................107.39 20 Drouin .........................100.77 16 Bairnsdale .....................95.21 12 Wonthaggi Power ..........86.44 8 Sale................................79.38 8 Warragul ........................61.64 0 C Grade Traralgon ...................142.86 32 Sale .............................133.09 32 Wonthaggi Power ......144.65 28 Moe .............................134.68 24 Maffra ........................131.47 24 Leongatha.................... 111.31 16

Morwell .........................91.53 Drouin ...........................71.15 Bairnsdale .....................46.95 Warragul ........................47.45 Under 17 Sale .............................175.00 Moe .............................157.58 Drouin ........................142.13 Traralgon ...................120.14 Maffra ..........................97.07 Wonthaggi Power ..........91.56 Bairnsdale .....................86.96 Leongatha......................70.63 Morwell .........................62.18 Warragul ........................56.21 Under 15 Maffra ........................181.61 Wonthaggi Power ......155.14 Moe .............................135.96 Traralgon ...................120.86 Sale .............................106.09 Morwell .........................94.33 Leongatha......................80.32 Bairnsdale ...................106.10 Drouin ...........................60.20 Warragul ........................34.27 Under 13 Sale .............................265.54 Maffra ........................130.36 Leongatha ..................134.31 Bairnsdale ..................123.36 Moe ............................. 118.10 Wonthaggi Power ..........96.49 Drouin ...........................76.79 Traralgon .......................88.84 Warragul ........................45.75 Morwell .........................38.83

Netted: Kilcunda-Bass Under 17 goal shooter Jennifer Bals aims for the net as her opponent Korumburra-Bena defender Bryley Field looks to spoil.

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C Grade Leongatha 38 d Drouin 31 Auction player - Kathy Reid.

Awards: South Gippsland Therapy - Pip Littlejohn, Rusty Windmill Hannah Allen.

It was a great win by the girls and an awesome fight right until the end. Keep up the fitness over the bye week and come out with a fight

32 32 32 20 20 20 10 8 6 0 32 32 28 24 20 16 16 8 4 0 36 26 24 22 20 20 16 12 4 0

Leongatha 44 d Drouin 37 Auction player - Kate Rankin. Awards: Evans Petroleum - Kate Rankin, Rusty Windmill - Kate Sperling.

Drouin came out firing and after a slow start we started to play our own game.

Defenders were consistent and crucial in getting the turnovers we needed to win the game.

against Traralgon.

Under 17 Drouin 42 d Leongatha 31 Awards: Baker’s Delight - Chelsea Hofman, Serafino’s Pizza - Simone Dekker.

A good game girls. We came out strong in the first quarter, with everyone playing their role. Unfortunately they ran away with it at the end of the last quarter, but we kept our heads high.

Under 15 Leongatha 32 d Drouin 24 Awards: Baker’s Delight - Luca Riseley, Leongatha RSL - Alicia Marshman.

It was an awesome game and a good win girls, fought out to the end in tough, wet conditions and with awesome intercepting and shooting.

Ready for a week off to come back refreshed and ready to take on the second half of the draw.

Under 13 Leongatha 33 d Drouin 23 Awards: Serafino’s Chloe Brown, Baker’s Delight - Belle Grabham Andrews.

It was a good, wet, cold game and everyone played an awesome game. The goalers were on fire, the midcourters ran their legs off and defence pressured the ball awesomely.

Good job girls.

LDNA umpires Saturday, June 18

Abby Kenny: looks towards the scoring half for the Under 17 Giants who won easily over Kilcunda-Bass.

11am: Sue Ritchie, Lauren Baudinette, Angelique Dunlevie, Phil Smith, Sharnee Mead-Ameri, Baddie Brew, Jemma Caithness, Maria Evison, Tinisha Mills, Cayli Lane, Anita Gourlay, Melinda McLennan, Tanya Hamilton.

12pm: Britt Price, Barb Challis, Bridget Eldred, Julie Grant, Amy Smith, Sam Anderson, Jess Arnason, Anna Patterson, Pat Kuhne, Lori McKenzie, Erin Baudinette, Bek Vagg, Mary Gourlay, Angelique Dunlevie.

1pm: Sue Ritchie, Katrina Spark, Alana Hanegraaf, Sam Anderson, Emma Smith, Lauren Baudinette.

2.15pm: Sophie Clarke, Pat Kuhne, Anita Gourlay, Phil Smith, Alana Hanegraaf, Barb Challis.

Any queries, please contact Erin Baudinette 0448 487 492.

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Ready: from left, Phil Hanley, Austin Timmins, Brett Franklin, Gavin Slavin, Steve Allen, Thomas McFarlane, Oliver McLean, Harrison McLean and David McFarlane before the start of stage four of the Gippsland Three Day Tour at Leongatha on Monday.

Tough circuit sorts riders THE annual Gippsland Three Day Tour between Warragul, Latrobe, Bairnsdale, Wellington and Leongatha Clubs was held over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend with 11 Leongatha riders competing in the four stages over the three days.

There were four grades with 14 riders in A Grade, 13 in B Grade, 13 in C Grade and eight in D Grade. On Monday the Leongatha Cycling Club hosted the stage four with only 41 riders still left in the event to tackle the tough the Mardan circuit.

The winners of the Leongatha stage were Cyrus Monk (non-Gippsland) winning A Grade with Brett Franklin (Leongatha) second and Austin Timmins (Le-

ongatha) third.

In B Grade Latrobe Club riders cleaned up the first three places with Jason Strickland winning from Col Aitken and Jim Timmer-Arends.

C Grade was won by Jimmy Lalor (Warragul) with Lochie Mushet (nonGippsland) second and Oliver McLean (Leongatha) third.

In D Grade, Warragul riders filled the first three places with Duane McDonald winning from Daniel Bishop and Mariah Dastey.

The Leongatha riders who acquitted themselves well over the three days of racing were Brett Franklin finishing second in the A Grade general classification points, whilst Austin Timmins was fourth.

In C Grade Oliver McLean finished second on the general classification table.

On the road: A Grade riders headed out of Leongatha on two laps of the Mardan circuit on Monday for stage four of the annual Gippsland Three Day Tour.

Tigers looking for seven MID Gippsland football and netball competitions resume this Saturday following last weekend’s Queen’s Birthday holiday break.

Mirboo North’s Senior footy side is fourth on the ladder and will attempt to pull the reins on reigning premier, Yinnar, at Tigerland.

Both sides have won six of their eight matches this season, with the

mighty Tigers ahead of the Magpies on percentage.

As always, the higher the percentage of kicks and handballs passing the accuracy test and the less free kicks given away, the better the chances of victory.

Although Yinnar has lost a significant number of its 2015 premiership playing group, its new look team has a healthy combination of promising youngsters and experienced talent.

Jacob Mowat, Daniel Webster, Daniel Schneider and Dane Hicks have all

been in recent red hot form for the Magpies.

Unfortunately, Mirboo North is without star rover, Jack Robertson and clever small forward, Jesse Giardina, for the remainder of the year.

Robertson is scheduled to have major knee surgery and Giardina’s leg was broken in a workplace accident last week.

In Giardina’s absence around the goal mouth, Mirboo North’s playing coach Clancy Bennett, will be looking for exemplary delivery to key forwards

Zac Kilgower and Kris Berchtold from the Tigers’ running brigade of Josh Taylor, Damien Turner and Dom Pinneri.

Supporters from both clubs will want to see resolute defence, hard running through the midfield and the selection of correct options inside their respective forward 50s.

In the end, the team with the better work rate, where skills, initiative and adaptability lead to purpose, confidence and direction, will win the game.

Plans to make tracks LEONGATHA’S rising star athletes are campaigning for a running track to be installed at the Leongatha Velodrome.

Little Athletics member Aleisha Wrigley is lobbying to get the ball rolling on the project which would benefit the club’s 180 members.

“We really want to get a campaign started so we can have our own track to train on. At the moment we have to travel over an hour to use the nearest track and

it would be great to have our own,” she said.

“We share the oval at the Velodrome with the football club at the moment. When we run 200m sprints we have to run in a zigzag to avoid the massive potholes on the field.”

Another young athlete, Autumn Crimp, also shared her concern for the oval’s dangerous conditions.

“Our season starts when football finishes. The ground condition is nearly not safe to compete on.

There are many ruts over the track which runners can

Track talk: members of the Leongatha Little Athletics are building a campaign to install a running track on the premises at Leongatha velodrome.

stumble into and roll ankles,” she said.

“To put it in perspective, it is like having a swimming competition in a wading pool, or playing netball on two thirds of a court.”

Little Athletics parents put hours of preparation into setting up the velodrome for regional competitions.

With no permanent fixtures, the club has to set up and pull down all of its equipment at every meet.

“This is something you do not see at standard sized tracks,” Autumn said.

“Our own facility with a proper sized track would benefit so many people, especially if it were to be made with synthetic materials.”

“Schools could use it, we could run regional events on it and it would bring athletes and other clubs here which would create revenue for the town.”

The club believes track’s installation would also benefit members who would no longer commute to Melbourne to use tracks and would encourage youth in the area to stay active, with Little Athletics training year round in rain, hail and shine.

“South Coast Athletics would also be able to hold meets in Leongatha and it would encourage current young athletes to continue their training into senior athletics groups,” Autumn said.

“Our main wish first off is just to have a full sized track to run, throw, walk and jump on which we can call ‘The Home of Leongatha Little Athletics’.”

Leongatha Little Athletics Club president Geoff Russell said he has long sought to have a track installed at the velodrome and is thrilled to see young athletes taking up the campaign.

“I have been with the club for 12 years and we have always looked to get our own track,” he said.

“As a club we have produced two international athletes and we should have a space that is in a good condition for them to train on.”

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Stony’s crucial win MDU and Stony Creek met on the Demons’ turf on Saturday, both wishing to make a comeback after respective defeats the week prior in Round 10.

Lions prowl: Stony Creek’s Julian Stone and Ash Zuidema worked against MDU’s Cam Harris in the match on Saturday. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz

MDU was sitting just behind Stony Creek on the ladder and just out of the top six. The Demons knew it would need to fight hard in an effort to crack the top half of the Alberton League.

With the wind in its favour, MDU kicked down field and managed to boot two majors and four behinds in the first term with the help of Michael Smith who came forward from the ruck against Stony’s Josh Schelling.

Stony Creek worked hard to keep up the pace in the preferential conditions and managed to match MDU

point for point, with Dylan Zuidema kicking the first goal for the Lions early on.

Quarter time saw both teams on 16.

Rain eased off completely by the second quarter and Stony Creek took advantage of the favouring win, kicking three goals and three points.

MDU struggled against the opposition and only put one major on the board, lagging 22 to 43 at half time as Stony Creek gained some traction.

Third term saw MDU work hard to make up for lost scores in an effort to redeem itself in the home stretch.

The Demons booted three goals to Stony’s singular major as the home team closed the margin, only seven points behind leading into the final term.

It was Stony Creek that maximised the wind in the last 20 minutes with the boys

Rough game: MDU’s Sam Wilson watched on as Will Collins, Kaylem Baker, Jack Stuart and Julian Stone fought for the ball on Saturday at Meeniyan.

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• Kilcunda-Bass v Korumburra-Bena

metres trying to stop him, but having to deal with his not so adoring fans on the other side of the fence at times also.

Fingers are crossed that

young Killy-Bass ruckman Rylie Scappin hasn’t done anything too serious to himself after having to be carried off the ground early in the third quarter.

Kilcunda-Bass 24.12.156 Korumburra-Bena 1.1.7

H. Bull.

UNDER 18s

Kilcunda-Bass goals: K. Bergles 10, R. Fitzgerald 4, D. Crawford 3, J. Dakin 2, D. Wells 2, S. Braithwaite 1, R. Scapin 1, J. Jensen 1.

Korumburra-Bena goals: B. Dorling 1.

Kilcunda-Bass best: J. Dakin, K. Bergles, D. Crawford, M. Wright, D. Wells, B. Law. Korumburra-Bena best: C. Trewin, J. Fowles, R. Dixon, N. Besley, P. Hicks, J. Van Rooye.

RESERVES

Korumburra-Bena 3.3.21 Kilcunda-Bass 2.7.19 Korumburra-Bena goals: K. Cosson 2, A. Walker 1.

Kilcunda-Bass goals: S. Casey 1, R. Cousins 1.

Korumburra-Bena best: H. Suckling, J. Hill, C. Martin, T. Halliday, J. Harris, L. Row. Kilcunda-Bass best: S. Casey, R. Taylor, S. Watson, J. Rosenow, J. Bastwrous, A. Brown.

UNDER 16s

Kilcunda-Bass 10.565 Korumburra-Bena 4.4.28

Korumburra-Bena 3.1.19 Kilcunda-Bass 2.3.15

Kilcunda-Bass goals: T. Keating 5, D. Bettles 2, J. Robinson 1, C. Elliott 1, D. Case 1.

Korumburra-Bena goals: R. White 1, J. Kyle 1, M. Gow 1, T. Sorrell 1.

Kilcunda-Bass best: T. Keating, J. Born, G. Wallace, C. Elliott, M. Camm, A. Jerrard.

Korumburra-Bena best: J. Kyle, P. Kyle, B. Harris, R. White, J. Walker,

Korumburra-Bena goals: W. Little 1, R. Pattison 1, L. Snooks 1.

Kilcunda-Bass goals: J. Rosenow 1, L. Alford 1.

Korumburra-Bena best: J. Hill, L. Snooks, M. Nicholas, J. Anthony, C. Miller, W. Little.

Kilcunda-Bass best: J. Bastwrous, S. Bent, N. Bradley, J. Rosenow, L. Alford, A. Honeysett.

South Gippsland Bridge Club

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club

To everyone’s surprise the ground didn’t have an inch of mud on it thanks to the new drainage installed in 2013.

With a number of top Bass players not available for various reasons, opportunity presented itself to try out some young guys from the thirds and the seconds who had been playing good football over the past few weeks.

Korumburra-Bena got the jump on Bass in the first five minutes of the game kicking the first goal

and missing a second, all inside the first three to four minutes of the game due to their hunger for the ball and intensity on the contest.

After a bit of time the Panthers started sharing the ball around and began

to open up holes in the Giants’ defence.

Kael Bergles was at his very best yet again kicking 10 majors from all different angles and areas of the park not only having to compete with two loose men inside his 50m

Tight contest: Kilcunda Bass’ Taylor Burgess and Korumburra Bena’s Kurt Cosson fight for the advantage in the Thirds match on Saturday.

INVERLOCH, Friday, June 10 FRIDAY was the first week of a two week National Competition, GNOT Teams.

The club attracted a strong field of ten teams each with four players.

These numbers made the Angling Club venue very busy with Bridge play and complex competition movements.

The current winning team with a strong lead of nine plus heading the next three teams with three plus is the Gibson team; Bruce and Anne Gibson with Leila Bell and Kathy Geyer.

Second is the Johnston team with Alan Johnston, John Sullivan, John Sutton and Kaye Douglas while third is the Jolly team with Dawn

for the side for his consistency across the game while Jacob Byrnes and Kerem Baskaya were responsible for three goals each on the day.

Neither teams sustained injuries in the game and look to be strong heading into Round 12.

Stony will go on to play at home against the Allies this weekend, while MDU travel to Inverloch to take on I/K.

Stony Creek 12.9.81 MDU 6.844

UNDER 18s

Stony Creek goals: K. Baskaya 3, J. Byrnes 3, M. Linke 2, D. Zuidema 2, R. Saunders 1, C. Mackie 1.

MDU goals: R. Olden 2, J. McMillan 1, J. Laskey 1, C. Ampt 1, M. Smith 1.

Stony Creek best: J. Schelling, J. Byrnes, K. Wille, A. Zuidema, R. Saunders, C. Stone.

MDU best: R. Olden, J. Hughes, J. McMillan, M. Harris, M. Smith, S. Wilson.

RESERVES

MDU 5.9.39 Stony Creek 1.3.9 MDU goals: N. Mathieson 2, N. Hillam 1, T. Harris 1, M. Lafferty 1.

Stony Creek goals: R. McKnight 1.

MDU best: T. Harris, T. O’Loughlin, J. Peach, J. Bolge, R. Livingstone, S. Horvath.

Stony Creek best: B. McKnight, T. Stone, R. McKnight, R. McGrath, C. Schwennesen, D. Gordon.

Stony Creek 3.5.23 MDU 2.2.14 Stony Creek goals: R. Harrington 2, K. Newton 1.

MDU goals: M. Darmanin 1, E. Stephenson 1.

Stony Creek best: O. Brennan, K. Newton, L. Harrington, H. Funnell, R. Baudinette, R. Harrington.

MDU best: D. Thorson, J. Riley, L. Harris, M. Hoober, Z. Cox, M. Newton.

UNDER 16s

Stony Creek 3.12.30 MDU 1.1.7 Stony Creek goals: C. Brown 1, N. Perrott 1, C. Preston 1.

MDU goals: S. Benra 1.

Stony Creek best: J. Bright, H. Collins, J. Phillips, A. Wright, D. Williams, J. Battersby.

MDU best: J. Tom, M. Hoober, S. Bright, J. Yates, D. Mancarella, D. Clark.

• Leongatha versus Drouin

Panthers deprive Giants’ air After over an inch of rain fell on the Bass football ground Friday night and Saturday morning everyone was thinking that we were in for sloppy and wet conditions.

managing to score an extra five goals in the last quarter, leaving MDU well behind, having only managed one point.

The Lions reared its head with a 37 point victory at full time, maintaining its sixth place while MDU fell to eighth.

Stony’s Schelling played a cracking game in the ruck and managed to get best on

Jolly, Hannah Martin, Viv Westaway and Norma Hannay.

The Stewart team is fourth - Shirley Stewart, John Farr, Jean Barbour and Leng Leng Haggith.

The club was delighted to welcome competitors from Traralgon Bridge Club and Phillip Island Bridge Club.

We look forward to more rigorous competition next Friday.

The Gibson team lead is strong, but one of the exciting things about Bridge is that anything can happen to the scores in an afternoon’s play.

Meeniyan, Monday, June 6 A Pairs completion was held at Meeniyan Bowls Club on Monday night.

Winners, with an excellent score of 65.74 percent, well ahead of their rivals, were Frank Arndt and Faye

Rowlands.

In second place with a very creditable score of 61.34 percent were the ever reliable Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope.

Third with 56.48 percent were Pat West and Barbara Axten and fourth place resulted in a draw, with June Metcalf and Colin Cameron, and Viv Westaway and Ineke De Graffe achieving 49.28 percent.

The club is pleased to see several new players starting to attend supervised play.

Enquiries for beginners should be made to either Alan Johnston on 56741838 or Ken McKenzie on 0438066238.

The Club website describes events, contacts and gives information for visitors.

GIPPSLAND Shield held at Traralgon on June 5, 2016.

Round six: 20 metres.

Traralgon 1198.4 Leongatha 1194.1 Sale 1179.8 Match Winners (scratch).

Prone: Daniel Croat Bench: Robert Spratt (Leongatha) with 195.010.

Match Winners (handicap).

Prone: Peter Anderson (Sale) with 209.8.

Bench: Robert Spratt (Leongatha) with 204.5.

We shoot Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

Any inquiries, please call Rob Spratt 5664 2358.

Junior Parrots slog it out Under 18 THE game started late because of an injury in the Under 16 game.

The ground was heavy and the Parrots started quickly with Jordy Patullo kicking the opening goal.

Jake Patullo was very busy around the ground, with his powerful kicking a feature of the game.

Leongatha was cutting off all of Drouin’s forward thrusts.

A goal to Drouin just before the siren kept things close.

The second term opened with very scrappy play.

The sun peeked out and the supporters came out from their cover.

Skipper Patterson was setting the standard and hard at it with some powerful runs.

A skilful kick by Jordy Patullo set up Cooper for goal.

The Parrots were getting on top towards the end of the quarter but the mood was soured by an injury to Ben Smith.

A good build up from defence and Brew goaled for Parrots who were doing all the attacking but not putting the advantage on the score board.

Drouin showed perseverance up forward and was rewarded with another goal.

Leongatha continued to waste the ball until a smart kick to Nathan Trotto in the open resulted in a goal from the square.

In the fourth quarter a scrambling goal to the Parrots from the square gave the Parrots breathing space.

A strong mark to Kyle Cooper resulted in a goal and Nathan Trotto marked and goaled quickly to put the game beyond doubt.

The umpires did a great job in the conditions for both junior games, giving players opportunities to win and dispose of the ball.

Under 16 TOUGH conditions greeted the players with heavy rain falling as the game got started.

Jack Hume made his return

after a serious accident and Boadie Motton was back after Vic Country try outs.

An enterprising start – in the conditions - saw Leongatha with three quick goals with usual back men Perry and Scott both on the board.

Some good team play led to another Perry goal.

The Parrots were peppering the goals and it was O’Neill with a late goal to finish the quarter.

The coach congratulated the players for their team play with shepherds and tackles at a premium.

The rain was belting down at the start of the quarter and van der Plight was able to sneak a goal.

Drouin had lifted its work rate and was taking it up to Leongatha.

Scrappy wet footy was the order of the day and the ball was trapped between half back lines.

Brock Hastings and Jack Hume were getting busy and then Scott kicked an incredible banana goal on the run.

Lamers was playing a ripper and McGannon looked good off half back.

A ball burster after the siren saw van der Plight goal to finish the half.

Drouin opened the second half with a goal and looked very determined.

There was a long standoff in scoring and when Drouin broke through, things were even more interesting.

It had become a dour struggle.

There was little flow and it was now the toughest of conditions.

Drouin had a much better quarter and it was game on.

The rain abated and again Drouin scored the opener.

The game was then a slog with a series of points scored before the game was called off after a potentially serious injury to a Drouin player saw an ambulance called to assist him from the ground.

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Battle of the Pies DALYSTON fans flocked despite foul conditions to see the Pies play Toora at home on Saturday.

A downpour of rain made for slippery play, however Dalyston got off to a cracking start with ace forward Chris Graham kicking the first goal early in the term.

Glen Parker joined Graham in the forward line and the dynamic duo managed to boot nine goals in the 20 minutes, setting up the match on 56 to Toora’s 14 in the first quarter.

Gusty winds favoured the visiting side however Toora only managed to secure one goal prior to half time, accompanied by no behinds. Meanwhile Dalyston managed to put a solid six goals on the board with the help of Blake Carew and Bret Thornton, pulling Dalyston ahead on 94 to 20.

An injury in the third term muddled the winning side after key ruckman Kurt Thomas took a fall early in the quarter.

An injury to his shoulder saw Thomas removed from the game with Dalyston losing momentum

while the team was rearranged.

In the midst of the confusion Toora managed to put two majors on the board with the help of Joshua Griffin, but the visitors still lagged far behind on 32 to 108 in Dalyston’s favour.

The contest was well and truly over in the final term, with sore players ready to put an end to the physical game.

Toora did manage to score one more goal, with Dalyston also scoring another three, pushing its margin further to synch an 89 point victory.

Parker received best on for

his outstanding efforts and his contribution of six goals to the game. Patrick McKenna also had a reason to celebrate with the on baller playing his 100th game for the club and managing to get amongst the best.

Dalyston sits at third on the ladder, tied on 36 points with leaders Inverloch-Kongwak and Fish Creek.

Thomas will most likely be out of the competition for Round 12.

The Pies will play away at Fish Creek this weekend in what is sure to be a nail biting match.

Dalyston 20.9.129 Toora 6.4.40 Dalyston goals: G. Parker 6, C. Graham 4, B. Carew 2, B. Thornton 2, M. Rosendale 2, K. Butler 1, B. Fisher 1, K. Kirk 1, K. Schrape 1.

Toora goals: J. Griffin 2, K. Holmes 1, P. Grant 1, C. Hanratty 1, J. Weston 1.

Dalyston best: G. Parker, K. Kirk, P. McKenna, B. Carew, B. Thornton, C. Graham.

Toora best: J. Griffin, J. Weston, J. Attard, M. O’Sullivan, P. Grant, L. Ferguson.

RESERVES

Dalyston 17.16.118 Toora 0.4.4 Dalyston goals: A. Wallis 7, J. Brooker 3, D. Brown 2, C. Loughridge 1, T. Richards 1, M.

Harris 1, D. Pruysers 1, L. Wall 1.

Toora goals: Nil. Dalyston best: J. Legione, D. Brown, M. McCoy, A. Wallis, D. Pruysers, A. Gennaccaro.

Toora best: S. Vening, B. Stone, T. Crawford, C. Hilder, T. Need, L. Grylls.

UNDER 18s

Dalyston 13.9.87 Toora 2.1.13 Dalyston goals: D. Brosnan 2, K. Spinks 2, D. Loughridge 2, A. Busana 2, L. Legione 2, J. Legione 1, F. Brosnan 1, C. Loughridge 1.

Toora goals: O. Cashmore 2.

Dalyston best: J. Stahl, L. Burns, L. Legione, Z. Sprie, S. Speed, C. McCoy. Toora best:T. Koolen, O. Cashmore, D. Angwin, A. Hewson, L. Ireland, K. Morgan.

Magpies celebrate 125 years THE Toora Football Netball Club will be celebrating its 125th anniversary this Saturday, with a weekend full of events planned to mark the occasion.

Chairman of the centenary committee John Stone said the football club was founded in 1891 and celebrated its centenary in 1991.

“Before we knew it 25 years had passed, so we decided to make another weekend of it and get a few past players and club people back again,” he said.

Toora will be playing “local rivals” Foster, a replay of the 1991 match in which Toora came from behind to win what was a thrilling match.

“The same result would be terrific,” Mr Stone said.

The weekend will kick off on Friday night with a book launch.

In 1991, Neil Everitt wrote a book for the centenary called A Centenary of Saturdays and since then, Mr Stone took it upon himself to document the last 25 years.

“Since 1991, we have had over 700 players at the club, that is a lot of numbers,” he said.

“The book is called A Centenary of Saturdays: 25 Years On. It is around 100 pages and includes

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 12: June 18 Stony Creek v DWWWW Fish Creek v Dalyston Phillip Island v Kil-Bass I-K v MDU Toora v Foster Kor-Bena v Tarwin

MID GIPPSLAND Round 9: June 18 Yarragon v Newborough Mirboo North v Yinnar Trafalgar v Boolarra Hill End v Thorpdale Morwell East v Yall-Yall Nth

GIPPSLAND Round 10: June 18 (Split round) Drouin v Bairnsdale Moe v Warragul Maffra v Sale (Sun) June 25 Leongatha v Traralgon Morwell v Wonthaggi (Sun)

ELLINBANK Round 10: June 18 Ellinbank v Neerim South Poowong v Catani Dusties v Garfield Bunyip v Buln Buln Nyora v Koo Wee Rup Longwarry v Lang Lang Nilma Darnum v Nar Nar Goon Cora Lynn - bye

photos, information on committee members and officials and the 25 people who have received a life membership since 1991.”

“The book also details coaches across all grades and all of the players that set foot on the field for the Magpies in the last 25 years.”

This year also marks 50 years since Toora has had all three senior sides in the grand final and there is a photo of each of those teams and the grand final results included in the book.

Saturday will be filled with football and netball, capped off with a cabaret at the Toora Hall.

A lack of junior sides at both Toora and Foster means the day will begin with Auskick at 11am, followed by the Reserves at 12.30pm and Seniors at 2pm.

A full complement of netball will be played on the day.

Past Melbourne Demons player Russell Robertson will be pulling on one of the special heritage jumpers for the Toora Seniors on the day.

The jumpers will be auctioned off after the game, to raise some money for the club.

On Sunday morning, the football club will provide a continental breakfast at the rooms.

Not many clubs in the local leagues have made it to 125 years

and Mr Stone said the longevity is due to a commitment to the local community.

“Where possible, we have always aimed to provide games for locals and have worked hard to keep locals involved from all ages,” he said.

“We have always had good a support base.”

Mr Stone said this year had been a good one in terms of recruitment; however it was disappointing the club hadn’t put more wins on the board.

“We have been competitive in just about all of our games so far.

We should have won more, we have some good players this year,” he said.

Everybody is welcome at any and all of the 125th anniversary celebrations across the weekend.

“The more the merrier,” Mr Stone said.

Old look: Seniors coach Jack Weston and player Lucas Jenkins will be playing in heritage jumpers this Saturday, to mark 125 years of the Toora Football Club. The jumpers will be auctioned off after the game as a fundraiser.

Sea Eagles win nail biter IN a closely contested battle, Phillip Island went down to Inverloch Kongwak by just five points on Saturday, leaving spectators on the edge of their seats.

Despite the wet conditions, IK started the game in control and put on three unanswered goals before the Island had its chance to score.

Beau Runnalls secured the Island’s first goal after 21 minutes, leaving IK with a handy 14 point lead at the first break.

Determined to close the gap, the Island fought back early in the second quarter, only to be outscored two goals to three.

IK’s fierce defensive work

kept Phillip Island’s score low.

Mark Billows stood strong along the backline, while Eric Macphie took on Phillip Island’s full forward and kept the defensive pressure on all game. Dylan Clark also played a strong defensive game, which impacted Phillip Island’s goaling opportunities.

The pressure continued down the midfield by IK’s Dan Reid and Andrew Soumilas.

Although the second term was tight, IK stretched its advantage to 20 points at the long break.

It wasn’t good spectator footy in the third term, but it was tough footy and scoring was restricted to just one goal for the whole quarter.

This goal was scored by the Island’s Jake Weir.

The Island had closed the margin to 15 points with one more quarter still to play.

The Island came out firing in the last quarter and piled on the scoreboard pressure with two goals in the first four minutes.

However, IK’s Craig O’Reilly – who had played a brilliant game – kicked his third goal from 45 metres out in the pocket within the closing minutes.

Phillip Island answered with one last point and IK held a five point victory.

IK defeated Phillip Island 55 to 50.

Phillip Island will take on Kilcunda Bass this weekend and IK will face MDU.

Inverloch-Kongwak 8.7.55 Phillip Island 7.8.50 Inverloch-Kongwak goals: C. O’Reilly 3, T. Mahoney 2, C. Casey 1, L. Rankin 1, L. McMillan 1.

Phillip Island goals: B. Runnalls 3, J. Youle 1, J. Weir 1, S. Seddon 1, J. Taylor.

Inverloch-Kongwak best: C. O’Reilly, D. Reid, M. Billows, E. MacPhie, A. Soumilas, D. Clark.

Phillip Island best: J. Taylor, M. Griffin, R. Marshall, J. Van Zanen, Z. Wagner, S. Seddon.

UNDER 18s

Phillip Island 10.14.74 Inverloch-Kongwak 5.3.33 Phillip Island goals: L. Arnold 2, F. Mascitelli 2, A. Duyker 2, T. Officer 2, Z. Jankowicz 1, A. Farrell 1.

Inverloch-Kongwak goals: C. McInnes 2, L. Scott 1, J. Scott 1, L. Cairnduff 1.

Phillip Island best: J. Keating, D. WilsonBrowne, L. Arnold, Z. Jankowicz, S. Stanley, L. Sullivan.

Inverloch-Kongwak best: O. Hutton, R. Sparkes, L. Paxton, J. Scott, C. McInnes, K. Gruen Barber.

RESERVES

Inverloch-Kongwak 8.2.50 Phillip Island 3.5.23 Inverloch-Kongwak goals: R. Butler 4, C. Spencer 1, J. Cahir 1, B. Huitema 1, M. Miller 1.

Phillip Island goals: J. Nicolaci 2, A. Redmond 1.

Inverloch-Kongwak best: M. Miller, J. Truman, S. Zammit, B. Withers, B. Hender, B. Hayes.

Phillip Island best: A. Redmond, J. Nicolaci, C. McPhillips, H. Shawcross, M. Jones, R. McKenzie.

UNDER 16s

Phillip Island 4.8.32 Inverloch-Kongwak 2.4.16 Phillip Island goals: B. Anderson 1, J. Asbury 1, N. Anderson 1, B. Lloyd 1.

Inverloch-Kongwak goals: T. Nash 1, T. Murray 1.

Phillip Island best: B. Anderson, N. BeeHickman, T. McMillan, R. Weinzierl, C. Farrell, J. Asbury.

Inverloch-Kongwak best: J. Pryor, J. Benson, T. Murray, A. Box, J. Roylance, R. Coleman.

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SENIORS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Inv-K’wak..... 9 2 0 200.59 Dalyston ...... 9 2 0 180.13 Fish Creek.... 8 2 0 161.64 Kil-Bass ...... 8 3 0 153.02 Foster ......... 8 3 0 142.06 Stony Creek .. 6 5 0 90.76 DWWWW ....... 5 6 0 82.28 Phillip Is ......... 4 7 0 95.52 MDU............... 4 7 0 95.32 Tarwin ............ 2 9 0 71.35 Toora... ........... 2 9 0 70.75 Kor-Bena ........ 0 10 0 19.35 GOALKICKERS K. Bergles (Kil-Bass) ........ (10) K. Baskaya (Stony Ck) ........ (3) B. Runnalls (Phillip Is) ....... (3) G. Parker (Dalyston) .......... (6) L. Manders (Toora) ............ (0) T. Mahoney (Inv-K’wak) ..... (2) J. Swift (MDU) ................... (0) T. Wyatt (Inv-K’wak).......... (0) L. McMillan (Inv-K’wak) ..... (1) B. Tagg (Foster) ................. (0)

36 36 32 32 32 24 20 16 16 8 8 0 59 34 32 32 31 29 29 25 24 24

RESERVES LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Dalyston ......11 0 0 698.60 Inv-K’wak..... 10 1 0 417.36 MDU........... 9 2 0 250.00 Fish Creek.... 8 3 0 258.71 Phillip Is...... 6 5 0 142.22 DWWWW ..... 5 6 0 77.03 Tarwin ............ 4 7 0 55.81 Kil-Bass.......... 3 8 0 58.40 Foster ............. 3 8 0 41.77 Toora ... .......... 3 8 0 32.83 Stony Creek.... 2 9 0 42.87 Kor-Bena ........ 2 9 0 28.43 GOALKICKERS A. Bright (Fish Creek) ......... (6) R. Butler (Inv-K’wak).......... (4) A. Wallis (Dalyston) ........... (7) D. Brown (Dalyston) .......... (2) J. Brooker (Dalyston) ......... (3) D. Pruysers (Dalyston) ....... (1) N. Mathieson (MDU) .......... (2) M. Wright (Phillip Is) ......... (0) L. Anderson (Tarwin) ......... (3) A. Kuhne (MDU)................. (0)

44 40 36 32 24 20 16 12 12 12 8 8 35 30 25 24 23 23 20 18 17 17

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Inv-K’wak..... 7 Fish Creek.... 7 Phillip Is...... 6 Dalyston ...... 5 Kor-Bena ..... 5 Kil-Bass ...... 3 Stony Creek.... 3 MDU............... 1 Toora .............. 0

1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

W%

665.3 250.2 315.1 162.5 99.5 121.3 15.1 34.1 17.8

87 87 75 62 55 37 33 12 0

GOALKICKERS A. Busana (Dalyston) ......... (2) T. Officer (Phillip Is) ........... (2) Z. Caughey (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0) C. McInnes (Inv-K’wak)...... (2) K. Cosson (Kor-Bena) ........ (2) X. Hughes (Inv-K’wak) ....... (0) F. Mascitelli (Phillip Is) ....... (2) D. Brosnan (Dalyston)........ (2) Z. Jankowicz (Phillip Is) ..... (1) A. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .... (0)

22 21 21 16 14 13 12 12 11 11

UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

Fish Creek.... 10 0 Phillip Is...... 8 1 Inv-K’wak..... 6 2 Kil-Bass ...... 6 4 Dalyston ...... 4 4 Kor-Bena ..... 4 5 DWWWW ....... 2 6 Stony Creek.... 2 7 Foster ............. 1 7 MDU............... 1 8

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

W%

382.9 545.8 312.2 255.1 178.3 140.0 26.9 14.4 48.9 14.2

100 88 75 60 50 44 25 22 12 11

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

29 26 25 20 18 15 14 13 13 12

Hard slog: Fish Creek’s Tom Cameron looks to get a hand ball to teammate Justin Smith while Foster’s Callan Van Dyke tries to intercept and his team mate, John Toner tries to push.

The difference: Fish Creek’s Todd Mackie gets a shepherd from teammate Bailey Harfield-Park in what was a tight and entertaining game played in winter conditions on Saturday.

• Fish Creek v Foster

Revenge had at Fish Creek IF REVENGE is a dish best serve cold, then it was handed out exactly that way as Fish Creek got one back on arch-rival Foster on Saturday.

It has not been a year for the faint hearted, both player and supporter, as Fish Creek has braved some terrible conditions and Foster has endured some close finishes.

Once again the rain came down in torrents but the Fishy players were able to overcome it and concentrate on the task at hand.

In a tight finish the Kangaroos were able to exact revenge for the embarrassing round one loss to the team they love to beat the most.

The first quarter started exactly as the Creek would have wanted; every UNDER 14 LADDER W L D

%

Phillip Is...... 8 0 1 430.28 Won Power ... 6 1 1 291.55 Inv-K’wak..... 5 3 0 121.13 Corner Inlet .. 5 4 0 99.39 Dalyston ...... 3 6 0 66.76 Kor-Bena ..... 2 7 0 75.23 Kil-Bass.......... 0 8 0 3.73 GOALKICKERS C. Scott (Won Pwr) ............ (0) H. Dawson (Inv-K’wak) ...... (3) J. Kilgour (Dalyston) .......... (0) T. Nash (Inv-K’wak) ............ (2) H. Smith (Phillip Is) ........... (2) K. Fuller (Phillip Is) ............ (0) L. Cocksedge (Foster) ........ (0) J. Grace (Phillip Is) ............ (0) C. Smith (Won Pwr) ........... (2) J. Brown (Won Pwr) .......... (0)

Pts

34 26 20 20 12 8 0 13 12 10 9 8 8 8 8 8 7

UNDER 12 LADDER W LD

%

Pts

449.30 214.66 152.05 143.94 100.52 51.17 1.76

28 28 28 20 12 4 0

GOALKICKERS Z. Duursma (Foster) ........... (0) J. Butcher (Inv-K’wak) ....... (0) R. Moresco (Won Pwr) ...... (0) T. Kleverkamp (Phillip Is) ... (2) A. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (1) B. Silvester (Inv-K’wak)...... (0) O. Dawson (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0) J. Cuman (Kor-Bena) ......... (1) D. Berryman (Foster) ......... (0) J. Duff (Inv-K’wak) ............. (0) L. Harmer (Inv-K’wak)........ (0) J. Soumilas (Inv-K’wak) ..... (1) J. Rowe (Inv-K’wak) ........... (0) J. Willliamson (Won Pwr) .. (0) K. Davy (Foster) ................. (0) B. Senior-Gibson (Won P).. (0) H. Scott (Inv-K’wak)........... (0) H. Fincher (Won Pwr) ........ (0) J. Nichol (Kil-Bass) ............ (0)

9 8 7 7 7 6 5 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

Inv-K’wak...... 7 Corner Inlet ... 7 Phillip Is....... 7 Kor-Bena ...... 5 Won Power .... 3 Kil-Bass ....... 1 Dalyston .......... 0

1 2 2 4 5 7 9

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

player dived in over the ball and made good use of it when in possession.

Goals were hard to come by but they came to Tom Cameron and Bailey Harfield-Park early, before a series of behinds left the fans wondering what could have been.

Instead they had to be content with a 2.5 to 1.2 start.

Many of those misses can be attributed to the elements but Foster did not face similar trouble down its end, nailing the necessary shots.

The Tigers were not able to create a ton of opportunities but when they did they made the most of them.

Plenty of ball ups around the ground drew a lot of players, making it quite the sloppy affair.

At half time the lead was 10 points, or rather 10 behinds and Fish Creek coach Greg Hoskins lauded his players’ effort but insisted that polish was going to be key.

Unfortunately his words were not heeded, and his side could only add another four minor scores in the third.

Foster’s on ball brigade started to lift, with Michael Cooke and Brad Angwin creating a mountain of chances for its side.

Fish Creek worked just as hard back the other

way, but some simple skill errors were hurting them.

Two goals came for the Tigers in what was a very rough and ready third term.

At the last change the Kangaroos held a slender two point lead.

Fishy grabbed the first goal of the last quarter for some breathing space before its opponent answered immediately.

A one point lead was the only thing separating the sides for much of the last quarter before a Paul Tolongs snap had the home side up by eight.

There are two courageous marks that should not go unmentioned.

The first was by resil-

ient Fish Creek backman, Lachie Pratt.

He laid his body on the line to dive back and collect a ball that would have almost definitely resulted in an inside 50 to Foster.

The other came right in the last few seconds of the game as the final Foster kick out looked to float over the pack and slide through the middle to give them one last forward foray.

Instead it was grabbed

by Fishy’s Ryan McGannon who held the ball as the siren sounded on another impressive (perhaps their favourite) win for the Creek this season.

Fish Creek 5.18.48 Foster 6.4.40 Fish Creek goals: T. Cameron 1, B. Harfield/Park 1, J. Smith 1, P. Tolongs 1, R. McGannon 1.

Foster goals: M. Comben 1, C. VanDyke 1, B. Bowden 1, D. Vandyke 1, M. Cooke 1, M. Clark 1.

Fish Creek best: R. McGannon, E. Park, G. Park, T. Manne, J. Hayes, T. Cameron.

Foster best: B. Angwin, B. Rooney, J. Toner, B. Bowden, M. Cooke, N. Connellan.

RESERVES

Fish Creek 11.10.76 Foster 1.5.11 Fish Creek goals: A. Bright 6, L. Park 2, J. Rouda 2, J. Danckert 1.

Foster goals: M. Allott 1.

Fish Creek best: A. Ireland, L. Park, A. Bright, Z. Redpath, J. Danckert, M. Petersen.

Foster best: J. Chaseling, D. Hateley, W. Aitken, N. Clarke, K. Bohn, C. Barker.

UNDER 16s

Fish Creek 12.7.79 Foster 4.8.32 Fish Creek goals: A. Tracy 4, L. Howard 2, J. Stefani 2, J. Standfield 1, L. Cocksedge 1, B. Mitchell 1, S. McGannon 1.

Foster goals: B. Prain 2, F. Cashmore 1, J. Thornell 1.

Fish Creek best: A. Tracy, B. Mitchell, K. Dorling, J. Stefani, T. Bowron, B. Hams.

Foster best: L. Wake, J. Thornell, N. Van Dyke, F. Cashmore, R. Angwin, B. Prain.

• Tarwin v Allies

Sharks lose prey in headwind TARWIN welcomed the Allies to Shark Park, the sun was out and a there was a three or four goal wind assisting the town end.

Tarwin won the toss and decided to kick with the wind hoping to get a sizeable lead but the Allies put a damper on Tarwin’s spirit, kicking three goals to Tarwin’s two.

It was a hotly contested football and every player had the desire to win the ball.

The Allies defence held up as Tarwin entered the 50 many times but to no avail which proved to be the difference for the day.

In the second quarter when it actually had the wind to its advantage it got further on top although inaccurate kicking cost the visitors; the Allies lead should have been greater.

Tarwin’s defence was under pressure but stood up with Blake Slater dropping in and repelling many thrusts forward.

Tarwin stayed in touch being only three goals down at half time giving the Sharks crowd some hope of a win.

Tarwin fought back in the third quarter and reigned in the Allies lead by kicking five goals to two.

The last quarter was set up as a block buster but it was going to be tough for the Sharks knowing the Allies had the advantage of the wind.

The quarter was very even in the first 20 minutes with Allies hopes of making the top six on the line and the Sharks out to prove 2016 was not a waste of time for its fan base.

The Allies managed to hold on to the lead and finish the game stronger kicking three goals to one to win the game by 16 points.

Tarwin’s season has been disappointing so far with only two wins.

It has had chances but failed to capitalise, kicking points when goals were gettable.

Players like Tom Williamson have the talent but need to be able to finish the games off to the club’s advantage.

Tarwin take on Korumburra this week and will be keen to notch up a win while the Allies take on Stony Creek who are one game ahead.

Contest: bigger, stronger bodies like Brandon Nolan’s gave the Allies the edge and while Tarwin had plenty of the ball in its forward zone it was unable to convert opportunities. Brenton Taber, like his team mates, chased hard all day.

Allies 12.11.83 Tarwin 10.7.67 Allies goals: H. Egerton 2, S. Buttigieg-Clarke 2, J. Nolan 1, M. Combridge 1, J. Phillips 1, D. Atkins 1, B. Nolan 1, T. Robertson 1, M. Sigeti 1, A. Burr 1.

Tarwin goals: B. Slater 6, M. Swenson 1, J. Kilsby 1, T. Williamson 1, B. Ellen 1.

Allies best: D. Atkins, M. Homer, H. Egerton, T. Robertson, S. Scott, B. Mayers.

Tarwin best: B. Slater, P. Hinkley, B. Ellen, N. McRae, C. Kyriacou, S. Kilsby.

RESERVES

Allies 14.11.95 Tarwin 10.5.65

Stomping ground: despite favouring the wind favouring the town end of the ground the Allies jumped to a first quarter lead against the wind with ruckman Justin Marriott on top in the middle.

Allies goals: A. Sigeti 6, K. Rendell 5, K. Anedda 1, J. Vitols 1, O. Henderson 1.

Tarwin goals: J. Ellen 4, L. Anderson 3, M. Cooke 1, G. Miller 1, D. Cardy 1.

Allies best: A. Peebles, J. Zahra, S. Bishop, A. Sigeti, L. Sketcher, K. Henderson.

Tarwin best: M. Cooke, A. Chadwick, K. Robinson, L. Weston, P. Houston, N. McRae.

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FOOTBALL | SPORT

thestar.com.au • Drouin v Leongatha

Leongatha slog out win IN heavy conditions Leongatha ground out a solid 37 point win over a competitive Drouin team on Saturday.

The Drouin ground was in good condition earlier in the day but was chopped up by four games of football and persistent showers falling throughout the day.

This had the effect of evening out the two sides, particularly in the second half when Drouin started to find form.

The Parrots have been training hard over the past fortnight in preparation for some huge games coming up. A combination of this, the heavy conditions and a determined Drouin side saw the scores a lot closer than they have been of recent times.

Considering Drouin’s lowly position on the ladder the club can take something out of this performance to use in coming games.

Sean Westway put a scare through the Leongatha camp when he suffered delayed concussion in the last quarter and will be assessed this week.

He received a bump early in the quarter but went down a short time later. He came off the ground and was assessed and appears to be okay.

Fortunately Leongatha has the split round bye this weekend so Westaway will have a rest anyway. The club will likely play Westaway for the big Traralgon clash at Leongatha on June 25 should he receive the all clear from the club doctor.

The Parrots welcomed Louis Riseley for his first senior game; Riseley having a bye with Gippsland Power after playing some very good games with the TAC Cup

side. Riseley played very well, took some good marks and used the ball effectively; featuring in the best players.

Leongatha started the game to the usual script of a big opening term, to try and close the game out early.

The Parrots booted five goals and Drouin failed to score.

Early goals on the board were like gold as the ground continued to deteriorate and showers kept persisting.

The 33 point lead at quarter time compared to the winning margin of 37 points translates to a very good effort by the Drouin combination.

Quarter Time, Leongatha 5.3.33 to Drouin 0.0.0 Drouin has some very good players in the top six but the talent fades away which has caused the side some problems this season and its lack of wins so far.

Arguably the best ruckman in the league Drouin’s Bob McCallum was having a great tussle with Parrot big man Ben Willis with both

players named in their respective team’s best players.

The Parrots scored 4.1 to Drouin’s three goals in term two and it was Leongatha 9.4.58 to Drouin 3.0.18 at half time.

The third quarter again saw plenty of big body clashes as Drouin started to match it with the Parrots.

Todd Beck was having a great game on the wing for Drouin while in the middle Luke Duffy was battling well for the Lions.

The Parrots had taken the foot off the peddle as Drouin started to match it with the ladder leaders.

It was Leongatha backman Joel Sinclair who was one shining light as his gritty and excellent second half stopped some of Drouin’s run to goal.

Hayden Browne was another of the backmen to hold up under pressure for Leongatha.

At three quarter time it was Leongatha 11.7.73 still with a commanding lead to Drouin 4.2.26.

The heavy going started to hurt Leongatha in the last quarter; Drouin kept the run going and outscored the Parrots in this term; 2.2 to the Parrots five behinds.

The best of the midfielders for Leongatha were Ben Willis, Luke Bowman and the consistent Tom Marriott.

Leongatha’s forwards fought hard and three goals each to Chris Dunne and Tom Olden were added to by Zac Vernon with two.

For Drouin there will be more wins around the corner while for Leongatha the club has some huge games coming up after the split round. First it’s Traralgon at Leongatha on Saturday, June 25 then it’s away to the in form Wonthaggi at Wonthaggi on Sunday, July 3, followed by another away game this time to Maffra on Saturday, July 9.

Cade Maskell is close to coming back from injury while Pat McGrath is also progressing well and will be up to full fitness soon. Both players will push for senior selection.

Front spot: Leongatha’s Aaron Hillberg is in the right position to mark but his attempt was unsuccessful on this occasion.

W L D

Leongatha goals: C. Dunne 3, T. Olden 3, Z. Vernon 2, A. Hillberg 1, J. Hopkins 1, N. Argento 1.

Drouin goals: B. Hughes 2, T. Beck 2, J. Kingi 1, D. Nicholls 1.

Leongatha best: H. Browne, L. Bowman, J. Sinclair, B. Willis, L. Riseley, T. Marriott.

Drouin best: L. Duffy, R. McCallum, T. Beck, L. Axford, J. McKellar, B. Hughes.

RESERVES Leongatha 10.4.64 d Drouin 6.10.46 Leongatha goals: B. Fitzgerald 3, J. Ginnane 2, L. Wright 2, J. Pellicano 1, G. Fleming 1, M. Davies 1.

Drouin goals: D. Allison 2, R. Salter 1, L. Ferguson 1, N. Burr 1, M. Goodwin 1.

Leongatha best: J. Renden, G. Fleming, J. Harry, J. Ginnane, T. Pellicano, B. Fitzgerald.

Drouin best: J. Gown, L. Ferguson, D. Allison, R. Salter, S. Piner, N. Burr.

UNDER 18 Leongatha 7.14.56 d Drouin 2.2.14 Leongatha goals: N. Trotto 3, K. Cooper 2, J. Patullo 1, T. Brew 1.

Drouin goals: L. Anderson 2.

Leongatha best: K. Cooper, K. Patterson, J. Patullo, S. Forrester, N. Trotto, J. Patullo.

Drouin best: L. Anderson, C. Kingi, O. Walsh, M. Kulas, A. Warner.

UNDER 16 Leongatha 8.10.58 d Drouin 3.3.21 Leongatha goals: B. Perry 3, J. van der Pligt 2, L. Scott 2, L. O’Neill 1.

Drouin goals: K. Rose 1, C. Robertson-edgar 1, L. Gleeson 1.

Leongatha best: B. Patterson, B. Motton, B. Perry, J. Gourlay, W. Littlejohn, J. van der Pligt.

Drouin best: R. Taylor, A. Warner, K. Rose, L. Taylor, L. Gleeson, B. Jeffrey-Molan.

Power charges home for victory It was the half way mark of the season and another vital game for both sides.

The odds appeared stacked against the visiting Wonthaggi Power side as it took its longest road trip for the season to Bairnsdale and with four changes to its side they would be faced with an enormous challenge.

Bairnsdale has been playing good, confident football this season and was holding down fifth spot on the ladder while Wonthaggi, fresh from two recent wins, was breathing right down their necks.

With only one football

SENIORS Wonthaggi Power 12.12.84 d Bairnsdale 11.7.73 Wonthaggi Power goals: T. Harley 5, A. Cook 4, P. Ryan 1, T. Huther 1, B. Eddy 1.

Bairnsdale goals: L. Robinson 4, H. Edwards 2, J. Gibbs 2, S. Park 1, D. Costigan 1, W. Hamilton 1.

Wonthaggi Power best: B. Eddy, A. Ferreira, A. Cook, T. Huther, T. Davey, T. Harley.

Bairnsdale best: T. Hams, W. Russell, S. Mooney, A. Nelson, B. Timms, L. Robinson.

game a small crowd turned out to witness an entertaining game, a game that was up for grabs right until the end, the result see-sawing from one side to the other. The game as usual was played in great spirit, fair and hard. Despite the cold, conditions were good, the ground solid under foot and the crowd favoured by plenty of sunshine and no additional rain.

The home side had the wind advantage to begin with but Wonthaggi had come to play, attacking the ball hard and displaying solid tackling to put the pressure on.

“Redlegs” champion Tom Hams, who has been in outstanding form this season, was leading from the front and he was well supported by the damaging forwards Link Robinson, James Gibbs and Deven Costigon while Wes Russell and Daniel Perron were working hard around the packs.

Costigon scored Bairnsdale’s first goal after a strong mark but Troy Harley got one back immediately for the visitors. It was a good battle already with Michael Kelly busy as ever on the ball, Toma Huther working well in the ruck and Aloysio Ferriera, Pat Ryan, Tom Davey, Byron Dryden and Ben Eddy all contributing strongly.

It was tough in the packs

as both sides worked to take control. Huther marked and goaled to put Power in front but Robinson scored an important goal off the ground to bring the home side level.

Bairnsdale was cleaner with its delivery and the visitors were turning the ball over too easily. Both backlines were working hard under pressure and the game was already shaping up to be another close one with Bairnsdale showing a lot of pace and tenacity.

Power, now with the slight wind advantage, was having trouble hitting its targets and this was proving costly.

Bairnsdale made the most of two close calls around goal and then scored an easy goal through Robinson to sneak away to an important lead.

The home side was playing the better football at this stage, rebounding strongly and it was Wonthaggi who was under pressure. Adam Cook marked and goaled to bring them closer and Pat Ryan scored another soon after. Two more goals to the home side gave it a 19 point lead at half time.

Power would need to come back strongly if it was to stay in this game. Wonthaggi’s intensity and delivery would need to improve. It is always hard to play catch up football in these conditions and when the opposition is

playing confidently.

Power has lifted noticeably and it was all out attack as they started to take the game on. Shaun Mooney was doing well in defence for the home side well supported by Ben Tims, Andrew Nelson and Tom Hams. Ben Eddy scored Power’s first goal for the quarter which was a reward for its increased intensity. Wonthaggi was relentless and Troy Harley capitalised on a strong mark to bring the team closer.

But Bairnsdale was not about to let this game slip without a fight. Robinson scored again and when it got another off the ground they had responded to the Power challenge, to lead by 16 points at three quarter time and to be seemingly well in charge. It would take an enormous effort to win this game from here.

But Wonthaggi has a reputation of doing just this and Bairnsdale knew it would have to work hard to hold off the visitors. Troy Harley gave Wonthaggi the best start with a great running goal. Ferriera, Ryan, Kelly and Lindsay were providing the spark out of the centre, making the most of Huther’s dominance in the ruck.

Wonthaggi was up and running and it’s tackling was brilliant. However it was

W L D

%

Pts

Leongatha ....9 0 0 334.80 36 Maffra.........7 2 0 146.63 28 Traralgon .....6 2 0 145.57 24 Won Power ...4 5 0 90.50 16 Moe ...........4 4 0 89.86 16 Warragul ........4 5 0 85.20 16 Bairnsdale ......4 4 0 77.26 16 Drouin ............2 6 1 72.72 10 Sale ................2 7 0 68.13 8 Morwell ..........1 6 1 60.21 6 GOALKICKERS C. Dunne (Leongatha) ......... (3) 42 A. Hillberg (Leongatha) ....... (1) 27 B. Fowler (Warragul) ........... (1) 25 M. Bennett (Maffra)............. (0) 22 Z. Vernon (Leongatha) ........ (2) 20 K. Mutke (Moe) ................... (3) 20 T. Johnston (Traralgon) ....... (0) 18 L. Stockdale (Traralgon) ...... (0) 17 J. Gooch (Sale) ................... (2) 17 M. Engley (Moe) ................. (0) 17

LADDER

• Bairnsdale v Wonthaggi Power

BOOTING the last three goals of the match, Wonthaggi stormed home at Bairnsdale in a stirring performance to win by 11 points.

LADDER

RESERVES

SENIORS Leongatha 11.12.78 d Drouin 6.5.41

In possession: Leongatha’s Hayden Browne gathers the loose ball and was one of the Parrots better defenders against Drouin.

ROUND 9 SENIORS

kicking points when goals were needed. Perrin, Mooney and Hams were doing all they could to stem the tide but Power just kept coming. Cook goaled to make the scores level but Gibbs got one back for the home side with one of the best goals of a the day, a snap around his body against the wind. Could Power sustain the effort or would it end in a noble defeat?

Bairnsdale made statement when Hayden Edwards goaled on the run and with a 13 point lead and only minutes to play the Redlegs looked to have secured this vital victory.

However Power wasn’t done and unleased a final assault with two more goals to Cook to bring then within a point. Last season Power had a narrow five point win on its visit to Bairnsdale. This was a thriller as Harley marked and goaled to put them five points in the lead as history looked to be repeating itself.

When Harley goaled again it was now Power who had taken the game by the scruff of the neck and had victory in its reach. It had been a sensational performance, an exciting end to what had been one of the most entertaining games of the season.

Power won this game as it remained dedicated to its structure and team set up.

Wonthaggi kept working hard, supported each other well and were rewarded for its strong effort in another good team performance. It had been a big quarter for the Power forwards with six goals.

Players who were down early lifted and contributed when they were needed the most.

Bairnsdale would be disappointed to have let this one slip but will look to bounce back when they visit Drouin to start the second half of the season.

Wonthaggi has now recorded three solid wins in a row and will look to consolidating further with a win over the Morwell Tigers following the split round. What a season!

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Moe 17.16.118 d Sale 11.5.71 Maffra 13.10.88 d Warragul 3.5.23 RESERVES Moe 14.2.86 d Sale 3.5.23 Maffra 21.17.143 d Warragul 1.0.6 UNDER 18 Moe 16.12.108 d Sale 0.3.3 Maffra 11.13.79 d Warragul 1.0.6 UNDER 16 Moe 9.11.65 d Sale 1.2.8 Maffra 15.13.103 d Warragul 3.9.27

%

Leongatha ....8 0 0 366.99 Maffra.........5 3 0 221.50 Traralgon .....5 2 0 181.27 Won Power ...5 3 0 168.55 Drouin ........4 4 0 100.23 Moe................4 4 0 95.84 Warragul ........2 6 0 33.24 Morwell ..........1 6 0 50.00 Sale ................1 7 0 23.06 Bairnsdale ......0 0 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS

Pts

32 20 20 20 16 16 8 4 4 0

J. Pellicano (Leongatha) ..... (1) 23 J. Ginnane (Leongatha) ....... (2) 12 A. Haymes (Drouin) ............ (0) 12 A. Burgiel (Maffra) .............. (2) 11 C. Johnston (Leongatha)..... (0) 11 T. Mustoe (Traralgon) .......... (0) 10 P. Yates (Moe) ..................... (0) 10 N. Quenault (Traralgon)....... (0) 10 J. Bennett (Maffra) .............. (0) 10 J. Chessells (Moe) .............. (1) 9 T. Davey (Won Pwr) ............ (0) 9 J. Somers (Warragul).......... (0) 9 L. Membrey (Won Pwr)....... (0) 9 L. Wright (Leongatha) ........ (2) 9

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Bairnsdale ...8 Traralgon .....6 Leongatha ....5 Moe ...........5 Maffra.........5 Morwell ..........2 Sale ................2 Warragul ........1 Drouin ............0 Won Power ....0

0 1 3 2 3 4 6 7 7 3

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0

%

333.33 277.23 210.56 207.35 180.33 38.74 38.48 27.10 30.56 0.00

Pts

32 24 20 20 20 10 8 4 2 0

GOALKICKERS L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)......... (0) 26 A. McLaren (Bairnsdale) ..... (0) 16 L. Farrell (Moe) ................... (5) 16 A. McKenzie (Maffra) .......... (0) 16 R. Livingstone (Traralgon) .. (0) 15 B. Bosman (Moe) ................ (0) 14 J. Reeves (Maffra)............... (2) 14 N. Pruscino (Bairnsdale) ..... (0) 13 W. Graeme (Leongatha) ...... (0) 13 K. Cooper (Leongatha) ........ (2) 12

UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

Moe ...........8 Traralgon .....7 Leongatha ....7 Bairnsdale ...5 Sale ...........5 Maffra ............4 Warragul ........3 Drouin ............2 Won Power ....1 Morwell ..........0

1 1 2 2 4 5 6 7 7 7

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

489.89 494.35 247.35 144.38 108.46 70.36 66.72 47.53 16.01 20.38

32 28 28 20 20 16 12 8 4 0

GOALKICKERS J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)......... (0) 36 T. Baldi (Moe)...................... (2) 20 O. Henry (Maffra) ................ (5) 17 J. Hastings (Leongatha) ...... (0) 15 B. White (Traralgon) ............ (0) 15 G. Cocksedge (Moe) ........... (0) 14 C. Mein (Bairnsdale) ........... (0) 14 J. Ziino (Sale) ...................... (0) 14 H. Neocleous (Traralgon) .... (0) 13 D. Garnham (Leongatha)..... (0) 11 H. Pepper (Moe) ................. (0) 11 J. Lamers (Leongatha) ........ (0) 11 J. Wykes (Bairnsdale) ......... (0) 11

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