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NEWHAVEN College’s Into the Woods played to a packed house at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre on Friday night. Students front, from left, Mack Williams (Rapunzel’s Prince), Jack Montgomery (Mysterious Man), Zac Burke (ensemble), Tom Barker (Baker), Noah Lugt-Cole (Cinderella’s Prince), Byron Scothern (Steward), with back, ensemble members. Full story on page 14.

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DAIRY SHAKE UP

By Sarah Vella

SOUTH Gippsland farmers could abandon the industry and rural businesses will be impacted after dairy company Murray Goulburn (MG) slashed its milk price last Wednesday.

Farmers have been left feeling misled and disheartened by the sudden decision that comes on the back of high feed bills

after one of the worst droughts in the region’s history.

MG will cut its farmgate milk price to $4.75 to $5 per kilogram of milk solids for the rest of the season.

The dry conditions have forced many of the region’s farmers to rely on fodder brought in to keep cattle going.

They expected the milk price to remain at $5.60kg/MS. Fortunately, Fonterra has retained its price at $5.60kg/MS and Burra Foods has committed to its price.

MG milk price to fall by up to 15% MG says price drop unavoidable competitors’ prices unchanged In an announcement on the Australian Stock Exchange on Wednesday, MG said

$5.60kg/MS was “no longer achievable”.

MG managing director Gary

Helou stepped down from his role and chief financial officer Brad Hingle also resigned.

MG is expecting no changes to the current board of directors or job losses from the Leongatha factory.

Matt Harms from Onfarm Consulting said while he does not expect forced sales of farms or mass desertion from the industry, the combination of low milk price and drought could see some farmers “shut up shop”.

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ous financial positions may find it hard to go on,” he said.

Mr Harms said the impacts of the MG announcement were still filtering through.

“Essentially, what it is going to do is affect farmers with autumn calving herds quite dramatically this season,” he said.

“Spring calvers are not going to see an immediate impact on cash flow in May and June, however it will impact everyone over the next three years.”

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Mr Harms said morale within the dairy industry was hitting rock bottom.

“While it is early days, the key message for farmers is to focus on growing grass when there is moisture,” he said.

“They will need to operate as low cost as possible and critically, farmers will need to budget and know what their break even milk price is.”

Leongatha South MG supplier Gordon Vagg said the cooperative’s inability to maintain a farmgate price of $5.60kg/MS was going to have a widespread impact on farmers.

He is also devastated the cooperative will be losing Mr Helou, who in Mr Vagg’s opinion was “the best thing to happen to the company in the last 30 years”.

“At the last supplier meeting, we were told the price would stay at $5.60kg/MS so lots of farmers have spent tens of thousands of dollars on feed trying to get through,” he said.

“Everyone is going to have to tighten right up.

Even at $5.60, farmers were just breaking even.”

When listed on the Australian Stock Exchange in June 2015, MG’s unit price was at $2.24. It peaked in December at $2.59. By last Wednesday (April 27), the price had dropped to $1.24.

A MG spokesperson said the listing of the MG unit trust on the stock exchange had no impact on MG’s ability to pay its price.

Chairman of the MG board, Phil Tracy of Yanakie did not respond to The Star’s phone call.

However he told the ABC on Wednesday about the company’s revised financial outlook.

He said quarterly reviews showed the cooperative faced a significant revenue shortfall and the farmgate milk price guidance of $5.60kg/MS was no longer achievable.

“We couldn’t have done anything any sooner,” he said.

MG has introduced a supplier support package to help hold cash distributions to $5.47kg/MS to minimise impact this year.

Farmers will have to repay the package costs,

which will impact returns in the future.

“Suppliers will be impacted by a 13 cent drop in cash flow this year but the final result will be spread over the next three years,” Mr Tracy said.

“We think this action is in the best interests of all MG stakeholders, suppliers and investors.”

MG said factors that led to the reduction in farmgate milk price included a greater than 10 percent unfavourable movement in the Australian-US dollar exchange rate and lower than expected adult milk powder sales in China.

The change in the exchange rate impacted the current financial year’s distributable milk pool by around $32 million and the low adult milk powder sales impacted it by $60 million to $100 million.

MG now expects to achieve net profit after tax of between $39 million to $42 million, less than half of its original forecast $89 million.

Peter Watchorn, president of the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said it has not been a positive season for the region’s dairy farmers.

“It is not a great outlook for them. We rely heavily on them and there are plenty of other businesses that rely on the dairy industry. It will affect the whole town,” he said.

“It is just the times we are in. As for retailers, we will just need to roll with it as best as we can and continue to support the dairy industry.”

Burra Foods CEO Grant Crothers said the company’s business strategy had enabled it to commit to its milk price this financial year.

“While the Burra supply incentive may not be issued this season, there will be no changes made to base prices,” he said.

A Fonterra spokesperson said the company had been upfront with suppliers throughout the season.

“We have expressed caution to our farmers to budget conservatively. As matters develop we will continue to keep our farmers well informed,” the spokesperson said.

MG did not respond to The Star’s questions about whether Mr Helou departed with a payout and if so, how much this was valued at.

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Tanya Privitera of Mardan said her family has committed their lives to their farm which produces milk for Murray Goulburn, and have been left high and dry as a result.

“Our family has been supplying milk to Murray Goulburn for over 60 years. My dad John Barrie Allan is as loyal as they come,” she said.

“He has been milking his whole life and he said this is the worst season he has ever experienced.

This dry season is the worst this farm has seen since 1939.”

In spite of tough times, Mrs Privitera and her family continued to supply for Murray Goulburn and were shocked when the company announced it would drop its prices to $4.75 to $5 per kilogram of milk solids for the rest of the season.

“I do not pretend to know the ins and outs of Murray Goulburn as a business, however it seems like it has known about this for months. We all feel like we have been hoodwinked,” Mrs Privitera said.

“If something goes wrong, we are the ones who have to pay for it. With more warning, farmers could have sold off some cattle months ago, but now they will be selling them cheap and fast because cattle prices will go down.”

Mr Allan has sworn to stand by the company regardless of the negative impact the price drop will have on the business.

“Dad has worked on this farm his whole life and now should be the time he can sit back and relax, but he said the last few years have been the worst ever,” Mrs Privitera said.

“I have always been passionate about taking over the farm one day but at the end of the day it is a business and it comes down to the bottom line. I have young children to think about.

“But at the end of the day it is my dad’s farm and it is his decision. He says he will never leave Murray Goulburn.”

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FARMERS across South Gippsland have expressed their distress after Murray Goulburn last week announced it would drop its milk price.

said the farm would not feel the full brunt of the milk price decrease as much as farms that calve year-long who will go months without a milk cheque.

“How many people will reconsider becoming farmers now? We have seen things hit rock bottom, but never as bad as this,” she said.

Inverloch’s Ken Harris said he is facing a similar dilemma.

“My share farmer just bought a farm and he is absolutely devastated,” he said.

“It is going to be a massive drop in income for us but at this point we have not figured it out. We supply one and a half million litres to Murray Goulburn every year.

“As an older person I try not to worry about these things. But this will be devastating for younger people who have mortgages to pay.

“I have already talked to a few farmers who have said they will leave and go to other factories. They are upset about the lies they have been told.”

Victorian Farmers’ Federation Bass Coast president Neville Chapman said milk price fluctuations were inevitable in the dairy industry, however the pressure would affect many farmers.

“This is a rollercoaster farmers have been on all along. Farmers are a resilient lot and we are innovative people,” he said.

“They will definitely struggle though. This is High and dry: from left, Ava, Tanya and Levi Privitera have produced milk for Murray Goulmoney out of their pockets and it will be a lot of burn their entire lives and said they feel “betrayed” following last week’s announcement. pressure. This kind of pressure will cause a lot of problems for young people who are trying to get into farming.

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community at home. I think also a lot of Aussies holiday around Bali and have seen how the poor there struggle, and how a little can make a huge difference,” she said.

“There is no government support for a lot of the families. Whatever we raise will be distributed to where it is most needed,” she said.

Ms Speed is working with the Indonesian charity Endri Foundation that is affiliated with the organisation Wheelchairs with Wings to source and build wheelchairs for children who otherwise live with limited mobility.

Until he received a wheelchair, one boy could only walk a metre supported by poles fixed in the ground.

Ms Speed’s fascination with Indonesia began 20 years ago when she worked as a cook on an island popular with surfers and fell in love with the country. She has returned for the past two decades to undertake volunteer work.

“I am passionate about helping in Indonesia as it has become my second home and the children, families, disabled and many go without so much.

We are blessed with in Australia,” Ms Speed said.

“My mum Pamela Christie was a teacher and she worked with refugees so it’s something in my blood.

“Growing up, our house was full of children from all over the world, mainly refugees. Mum passed away when I was 16. Mum used to say ‘We all live in one home, Earth’. We must help people where we can.”

Changing lives: Inverloch’s Fleur Speed (in doorway) thanked the South Gippsland comDonations can be made online at www.gofundme.com/hwx7znbw munity for supporting her fundraising to aid people on the Indonesian island of Lombok.

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New look Bass council A THREE ward shire will be introduced in Bass Coast following the October council election.

The Victorian Electoral Commission’s (VEC) recommendation to change the shire structure – and to take the total number of councillors up to nine – was accepted by the Victorian Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins.

Bass Coast ratepayers were initially given three options to choose from last year:– to maintain the seven ward structure with seven councillors, introduce nine councillors in an unsubdivided municipality or elect nine councillors to preside over three wards.

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“Bullying” rocks council

By Brad Lester INFIGHTING between South Gippsland Shire councillors exploded at last Wednesday’s council meeting, with claims of bullying, intimidation and calls for yet another panel hearing to investigate an alleged breach of the councillors code of conduct.

Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks accused Cr Andrew McEwen of bullying over pressuring other councillors to side with his views of coal seam gas and said he would call for a panel to investigate the matter.

Cr McEwen counterattacked by claiming Cr Hutchinson-Brooks’ comments were actually bullying him and had breached the conduct code.

Two panel hearings are already expected to cost council $60,000, with a panel finding Cr Don Hill had shown disrespect to councillors and council staff, and misled the community – a finding he has appealed to the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) to overturn - and Cr Jim Fawcett the subject of a panel requested by Cr Hill. The outcome of the second hearing is not yet known.

Last Wednesday’s meeting was tipped to be fiery, with council debating the panel • Cr Don Hill. finding against Cr Hill and also questioning the legitimacy of him using a council photocopier to print what some councillors claimed was a personal newsletter at a cost to council of $1047.75.

Cr Hutchinson-Brooks’ concerns with Cr McEwen arose from a notice of motion from councillors McEwen, Hill and Kieran Kennedy asking council to write to the Victorian Government requesting all land in the shire be exempt from coal and coal seam gas exploration via a bill in parliament.

Cr Hutchinson-Brooks was angered by an email Cr McEwen sent on Friday, February 26, in response to the Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North Group thanking all councillors for unanimously carrying a motion at the February 24 council meeting. That motion directed council to advise the government it supported a ban on the unconventional gas industry in Victoria until it could be demonstrated the impacts would not adversely affect the environment, economy or community.

Cr McEwen emailed in response, “It is a victory to all of the people who have had the courage to speak out for the common good. In an election year it is amazing at the transformation of some our reluctant Councillors. We will give them an opportunity to stand up for • Cr Andrew the ongoing protection McEwen. of our area through an amendment to exempt south Gippsland form (sic) activities in the mining act.”

Cr Hutchinson-Brooks told council Cr McEwen implied other councillors had not spoken for the

common good, which he said was not true.

“It is Cr McEwen who mentions the election year again to denigrate his fellow councillors by innuendo, that they have changed their minds because of the coming election. This is sheer calumny and hypocrisy,” he said.

Cr HutchinsonBrooks said Cr Hill hijacked others’ work “to make himself look good, as evidenced in the so called Tarwin Valley Ward Newsletter recently written and published by him”.

Cr HutchinsonBrooks said councillors McEwen and Hill • Cr Nigel had bullied other councillors by putting them Hutchinson-Brooks. down and spreading false rumours about them.

Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said he would be lodging a formal complaint under the Councillor Code of Conduct “for the blatant bullying” contained within the emails.

Cr Kennedy called a point of order, saying Cr Hutchinson-Brooks’ views were a personal attack and off topic, to cries of “hear, hear” from the gallery.

Mayor Cr Bob Newton asked Cr HutchinsonBrooks to refrain from personalising his debate.

Cr McEwen said he counted at least 12 personal insults to himself in Cr Hutchinson-Brooks’ comments and “not one substantive argument against the motion”. ► More about the CSG issue on page 11.

he had a “forensic attitude to all literature and figures presented to council”, but did not agree with Cr Hill writing letters to local newspapers about council decisions.

Council voted unanimously to accept the report and direct Cr Hill to attend training for six months to improve his understanding of council procedures.

Cr Hill said VCAT had since agreed to place a stay on his training until his appeal is heard.

Council “shambles” CRIES of “favouritism” and “shambles in governance” were shouted by Cr Kieran Kennedy at last Wednesday’s South Gippsland Shire Council meeting as he criticised a bid by some councillors to reprimand Cr Don Hill over his controversial newsletter.

Cr Hill used a council photocopier to print 5000 double sided colour copies of a Tarwin Valley Ward newsletter, costing ratepayers $1047.75.

He said councillors were permitted to use a council photocopier as part of their minimum toolkit.

“I chose to spend $1000 on informing my constituents. Some people spend that on the telephone or on educational courses that they drop out of,” he said.

Cr Kennedy rejected a bid by Cr Jim Fawcett to lodge a notice of motion in urgent business, as such motions must typically already be listed on the meeting agenda.

“You are out of order Mr Chair and so is Mr Tamlin,” Cr Kennedy yelled at meeting chair mayor Cr Bob Newton and CEO Tim Tamlin, who was vis-

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SOUTH Gippsland Shire councillors have traded votes to secure the support of other councillors to become mayor during the current term of council, council heard last Wednesday.

Cr Mohya Davies said she had experienced intimidation and lack of respect from other councillors and so had council officers.

She was responding to a report about a Councillor Conduct Panel finding that Cr Don Hill had breached council’s Code of Conduct by being dishonest and disrespectful towards fellow councillors and council staff, and deceived the community with incorrect information. The panel report stated it “reprimands Cr Hill”.

Cr Davies said Cr Hill had almost singlehandedly ruined council’s rating strategy process and denigrated other councillors.

Cr Hill did not comment on the findings, given he has appealed the panel’s findings with the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

He did note the panel recommended council review its implementation of local laws, and the behaviour of mayors and meeting chairs.

Cr Jim Fawcett, one of the initiators of the panel hearing, said all councillors could learn from the result.

“I would expect Cr Hill to provide his community with an explanation of the panel findings as he sees them, rather than to rely on an appeal,” he said.

Cr Andrew McEwen said the once collaborative council had been destroyed by a culture of bullying.

He said Cr Hill, a first time councillor, had shown a “high level of integrity, is passionate and is indeed forthright at times”, but had been subject to a campaign of personal vilification.

Cr Kieran Kennedy also backed Cr Hill, saying

ibly taken back by the outburst, after they allowed the notice of motion to be considered.

Cr Kennedy also said, “…unless there is something going on here.”

Cr Hill added, “This is not legitimate urgent business and it is concocted to defame a councillor in this room,” referring to himself.

The motion called for council to determine that council resources should not be used to provide personalised ward newsletters.

The motion also called for a review of the Councillor Support and Expenditure Policy in the next three months.”

Mr Tamlin initially accepted Cr Fawcett’s motion and after substantial debate the motion was carried.

But the CEO later discovered the notice of motion was illegitimate and therefore the motion passed was invalid.

Council reconvened and again voted to carry the motion, despite councillors Kennedy, Andrew McEwen and Hill voting against it. Councillors Fawcett, Lorraine Brunt, Newton, Mohya Davies and Nigel Hutchinson-Brook voted for it. Cr Jeanette Harding was absent.

Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said if each councillor produced four newsletters a year, the cost to ratepayers would be $36,000.

He said councillors were permitted access to a photocopier but for “incidental uses, not mass publication”.

Cr McEwen felt the matter would be best dealt with by calling for an officer’s report for consideration at the May council meeting.

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CWA shows talent

By Stuart Biggins MAN, woman or child, at a CWA exhibition you can count on there being something for everyone.

Recognition: from left, president of the Gippsland Hills Group, Heather Scott and Brenda Asquith of the Inverloch group proudly displayed their prize winners certificates.

Mother and daughter: from left, Cathy Rutene and Jenni Christensen travelled from Leongatha to the Meeniyan Town Hall to marvel at the Gippsland Hills Group Exhibition 2016. Mrs Christensen spoke for both when she said, “We are enjoying the amazing craft.”

$1.3m water project to help farmers YANAKIE farmers are seeking federal funding to secure a long term solution to their water needs.

With some dairy farmers already running out of water or just two weeks away from doing so, they have devised a proposal to ensure they never run out of water again.

Meg Knight of Foster told South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday the farmers had secured South Gippsland Water’s word that it would contribute $1.3 million to build water pipe to the Yanakie Hall. The source of the water is yet to be released.

From there, it would be up to farmers to disperse the water.

“The situation is critical,” Ms Knight said.

Farmers have already installed a system to pump water from farm to farm to wait out this season’s extended dry, but they want a more long term solution.

They are now seeking $50,000 from the Federal Government’s National Water Infrastructure Fund to undertake a feasibility study about how a long term water system would work.

The state Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning has applied for the federal funding on the Yanakie farmers’ behalf. An announcement is expected this month.

A spokesperson for South Gippsland Water said the organisation had a commitment to help regional communities and businesses including rural properties.

Whether it is horticulture, toys, preserves and cookery, embroidery, painting or photography or any of the other category of entries, it is hard not to be impressed by the sheer magnificence of the exhibits.

The Meeniyan Town Hall was the venue for the Gippsland Hills Group 2016 Exhibition on Saturday and Sunday, and the hall was ‘packed to the rafters’ with an amazing array of handicrafts, art and home industries representing the incredible talent of the group’s members.

Would you see better anywhere in the world? It is hard to imagine.

The exhibition is held annually, this being the 62nd.

The talents of the women from the 10 branches in the Gippsland Hills Group were on display: Bena, Inverloch, Kardella (which meets at Ruby), Korumburra, Leongatha, Meeniyan, Mirboo, Woorayl, and the evening branches the Leongatha Twilight and Mirboo North Night Owls.

The group has 152 members, including 12 junior members.

Membership is growing, especially in the evening branches.

One hundred and eleven members participated in the exhibition.

There were 972 individual entries and 22 branch entries in 217 sections in 17 classes; about five percent more entries than last year.

Handicraft, art and home industries (cooking, jams and preserves) were judged by qualified CWA judges who come from other parts of the state to judge the exhibition.

Local professional photographer Gerard Bruning was invited to judge photography, and the high standard horticultural section was judged by the Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria.

The exhibition would not have been possible had it not been for the efforts of a huge number of people, principally the entrants themselves but special mention must go to the exhibition convenor, Evelyn Paterson (Meeniyan branch); chief steward, Penny Wolswinkel (Meeniyan branch); ticket secretary, Karen Otto (Bena branch); and the group president of Gippsland Hills Group, Heather Scott (Meeniyan branch).

Membership enquiries can be made by email to heatherscott@dcsi.net.au or call 5662 2175.

Full reception: from left, McMillan MP Russell Broadbent, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Mohya Davies, Loretta Willaton of Telstra, Frank Schrever of Sandy Point, Carmel Mulhern of Telstra and Neil Shaw of Sandy Point are looking forward to improved mobile phone reception at Sandy Point.

Better mobile phone reception on way MCMILLAN MP Russell Broadbent met with the Sandy Point community ahead of the planned construction of a mobile tower in the coming weeks to improve reception.

“The tower here at Sandy Point will be one of 11 new mobile base stations built in McMillan under the Coalition Government’s $100 million Mobile Black Spot Program,” he said.

“This is a great outcome for McMillan, with a total of $8.51 million to be invested on new or improved mobile coverage in the area.

“The electorate of McMillan had 163 black spots

nominated by local residents to be eligible for new or improved mobile coverage under the Mobile Black Spot Program, with 119 of those mobile black spots to receive coverage under round one.”

In addition to the $100 million in Commonwealth funding for the first stage of the program, a further $60 million in funding was announced for round two.

“Round two of the Mobile Black Spot Program, and Telstra’s commitment to build 200 new 4G mini base stations, will offer further opportunities to meet unmet demand and provide coverage to more locations around regional and remote Australia,” Mr Broadbent said.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - PAGE 7

Top projects miss out

By Tayla Kershaw SEVERAL major projects in South Gippsland missed out on funding in the wake of the state budget announced last week.

The government invested $78.2 million into the Penguin Parade at Phillip Island and the Northern Towns water project to link Korumburra, Nyora, Poowong and Loch with the Lance Creek Reservoir, and funding was allocated to plan for a new senior campus of Wonthaggi Secondary College.

However other projects were pushed aside.

Stage two developments of Korumburra Secondary College, fire stations at Mirboo North and Foster, and residential beds for drug rehabilitation were just some of the initiatives overlooked for funding.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien described the state budget as good and disappointing.

“Labor had a big opportunity to show it cared for Gippsland and not only did it let it slip, it actually went in reverse,” he said.

Premier Daniel Andrews said all Victorians deserved funding no matter where they lived, but Mr O’Brien said it appeared the further away from Melbourne one lived, the less they got.

Bass MLA Brian Paynter commended the State Government for allocating a cut of $12 million to Wonthaggi Secondary College’s education precinct planning stage, $3 million for the Cowes Police Station and a cut of $5 million for the Cape Paterson Surf Lift Saving Club to redevelop its clubrooms.

However, he did not believe it was enough.

“The State Government promised a lot and there was a lot of fanfare made when the ministers came down to Bass Coast, but it didn’t quite deliver what we expected,” he said.

Next step: from left, Wonthaggi Secondary College school leaders Casey Jordan-Lelliot, Fergus McKittrick and Emily Semple were happy to hear their school would be able to plan for its future following the state budget announcement.

Wonthaggi closer to new school WONTHAGGI Secondary College (WSC) received a green light to start planning its future in a new education precinct in the state budget.

The school will share in $12 million for upgrade planning across the state’s schools.

McBride campus principal Darren Parker said it was an important step towards a new school.

“We are really happy. It’s good to see our school officially recognised and though this funding is just for planning, it’s a logical first step to set us up,” he said.

Bass MLA Brian Paynter said while the news

was welcomed, the school still had a long way to go.

“Funding plans to relocate the senior campus of Wonthaggi Secondary College are not a full commitment on the table. I would have preferred to see forward figures demonstrating a full commitment to the project,” he said.

Korumburra Secondary College was left out of the budget completely. The Star tried to contact the school, but did not receive a response before going to print.

No luck for hospital BASS Coast Health was left empty handed after the 2016-17 state budget revealed no money would be allocated to boost the hospital to subre-

gional status.

Developing the BCH into a subregional hospital is a multimillion dollar project, which would be a significant health win for local residents forced to travel as far as Melbourne to receive appropriate specialist care.

The news did not come as a shock to interim CEO Jan Child, who said hospital staff was still working alongside the Department of Health to create a clinical service plan and a master plan.

“It would be highly unusual for the State Government to fund a project without a master plan,” she said.

“We are still in the process of completing these plans and until they are complete, we weren’t expecting to receive a funding announcement in this budget.”

However, Bass MLA Brian Paynter believed the State Government should have accommodated BCH in its $200 million regional health infrastructure fund.

“A letter received from the Minister of Health in March this year stated it was committed to investing in BCH. Where is the commitment?” he said.

Ms Child said the hospital was thrilled to receive $30,000 for clinical services prior to the budget announcement and had been recently successful in securing extra cardiology in Wonthaggi and San Remo.

Ms Child there were several areas needing improvement when funding becomes available.

“The emergency department has undergone some upgrades and we’ve introduced short stay beds and put in additional beds, but it is quite an old site,” she said.

“We’d like to update our acute services and we also have a high number of diabetics in our catchment that we would like the means to be able to treat properly. We’d also like to be able to have more specialists and endocrinologists available to the hospital to cut down travel times for our patients.”

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Highway crash EMERGENCY services responded to an accident after a woman flipped her car in a collision on the Bass Highway at Leongatha South yesterday (Monday).

The woman, a 60 year old from Phillip Island, was driving to work in Leongatha when she veered off the road, hit the drain and crashed her car at the intersection with Rougheads Road.

A passerby called triple zero and police, Bass Coast Highway Patrol, paramedics, SES, and Leongatha South and Koonwarra CFA attended the accident at 10.20am, where the woman was ex-

tracted from her car.

The driver and sole occupant of the car was then airlifted to the Alfred Hospital in a critical condition with head injuries.

Police diverted traffic around the crash scene and the Bass Highway was reopened with traffic travelling at a regular speed at 12.15pm.

The cause of the accident is unknown and police are investigating matters further.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact Bass Coast Highway Patrol on 5671 4100.

Pay up or get out Crash course: a Phillip Island woman was involved in a single car collision on the Bass GUESTS at Yanakie and Long Jetty carHighway at Leongatha South yesterday (Monday) when she lost control of her car and hit avan parks without a permit have been a drain.

told to get out.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times are essential, phone 5662 9222.

Wed, 18 May - Council Chambers, Leongatha 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 17/05) Wed, 25 May 10.00am - Public Presentation ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wed, 25 May - 2.00pm PROPOSED ROAD DISCONTINUANCE At its ordinary meeting on 27 April 2016 and pursuant to Section 206, 223 and Schedule 10 Clause 3, Council proposes to discontinue the following roads; Former Section of Sandy Point Rd, Sandy Point The area shown hatched (4,583m2) on the diagram below being part of the unused road formerly known as Sandy Point Road, Sandy Point and consolidate the land from the road to Council's adjoining land being Lot1 PS410266Y.

Part of Pound Road, Foster The area shown hatched (1,906Ha) on the diagram below being part of Pound Road, Foster and acquire the land from the road from the Crown. It is proposed to discontinue that part of Pound Road Government Road Reserve that is fenced off and not disturb any part of the made road or drainage area of Pound Road.

may request in their submission that they do not want their personal information published and it will be removed from the submission.

REGISTRATION OF INTEREST Council is seeking submissions from applicants for the following Registration of Interest: ROI/107 LICENCE OF RURAL LAND (10.64 Ha) ROUGHEADS ROAD LEONGATHA SOUTH Registrations of Interest close 4.00pm Friday 13 May 2016. Documentation is available from Council's website.

LET'S HAVE A CHAT ABOUT THE FUTURE Council, together with the South Gippsland Bass Coast Youth in Transition Network, is hosting an event for young people with learning barriers, their families and educators on Wednesday 18 May from 11.00am to 6.45pm at Federation Training, Nerrena Rd, Leongatha. 'Let's have a chat about the future' will focus on empowering students with a disability and their families, and will feature valuable advice about post-school options and the range of support available.

Participants can take part in activities for all or part of the day. Guest speakers include Leongatha Parrots Football Club Senior Coach, Beau Vernon, and a representative from Outlook (Pakenham). There will be presentations throughout the day, NDIS information and displays, What Next workshops, career pathways, youth enterprise and disability advocacy.

For more information and a full day program email andrea.evansmcall@skillsplus.com.au Participants must register for catering purposes by contacting the South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning Employment Network on 5662 5500. Teacher registration Professional Development certificates will be provided.

IMMUNISATION SESSIONS Tuesday 3 May Leongatha: 12.30 - 1.30pm, Uniting Church Hall, Peart Street Wednesday 4 May Mirboo North: 9.00 - 9.30am, Maternal & Child Health Centre, Brennan Street Korumburra: 11.30am - 12.00pm, Community Meeting Room, Commercial Street Nyora: 1.00 - 1.30pm, Nyora Community Hall, Henley Street

Any person may make a submission to the proposed road discontinuances. Submissions must be in writing and received no later than 5.00pm Wednesday 1 June 2016. Please indicate in your submission if you wish to be heard in support of your submission.

Submissions should be addressed to the CEO and lodged at Council Offices, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha, or posted to Private Bag 4, Leongatha, Vic 3953. Enquiries should be directed to Property Coordinator, Andrea Wrigley.

Submissions may ultimately be contained within a report to Council. The minutes of Council meetings are available for public inspection and published on Council's website. Submissions may contain personal information. Submitters

COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Street Reconstruction: John St & Princes St, Korumburra Construction Works: Carmodys Rd, Leongatha Drainage Works: Parr St, Leongatha Resheet Drain Maintenance: Ruby Fairbank Rd, Ruby/Boags Rd, Stony Ck/Fairbank Rd, Arawata Intersection Works: Bena Kongwak Rd, Bena Stabilising Works: Buffalo Waratah Rd, Buffalo/Kardella/Ruby/Trida/Toora/ Pt Franklin/Mt Best Sealed Roads Maintenance: All zones Drain Maintenance: Farmers Rd, Dumbalk Vegetation Maintenance: Welshpool/Hedley/ Binginwarri/Leongatha/Leongatha Sth Zone Maintenance: Leongatha to Leongatha Sth

9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Fax: 5662 3754 www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

South Gippsland Shire Council has issued notices to vacate to people occupying sites at the park without a permit.

A total of 68 notices have been issued; 55 at Yanakie and 13 at Long Jetty.

CEO Tim Tamlin said, “Council has been very patient in providing opportunities for people to sign and return their 2015-16 permits. As these Crown Land sites are now being occupied without any permit, council will be providing the occupants with 30 days to remove their assets from the parks.”

Mr Tamlin said council would pursue all outstanding permit fees from all Yanakie and Long Jetty Foreshore caravan park customers who have failed to pay in full.

“The time for these people to do the right thing – to sign their permits and pay their fees – has passed,” he said.

“By failing to obtain a permit or pay their fees, these people are creating an impediment to council in its endeavour to make the parks an integral part of

the shire’s tourism offering.”

Since taking over the management of the Yanakie and Long Jetty Foreshore caravan parks in 2014, council said it has improved the parks for the benefit of the broader community.

“Council considers that, consistent with regulations, people require a permit in order to occupy a site in the parks,” Mr Tamlin said.

“Council has offered people occupying sites at the parks who were not substantially in arrears the opportunity to obtain a 12-month permit for 201516 on the payment of a fee and subject to certain conditions. A number of people have not taken up this opportunity.”

People occupying sites at the parks who are substantially in arrears have not been offered the opportunity to obtain a 12-month permit for 2015-16. These people will also be receiving notices to vacate.

Council acknowledges certain people occupying sites at the parks have commenced a proceeding in the Supreme Court relating to their sites. Council is defending that proceeding.

All enquiries regarding the matters outlined above should be directed to council’s lawyers, Maddocks, on 03 9258 3555.

POLICE BRIEFS Shed burglary

Anyone who has seen the vehicle is asked to notify Leongatha Police.

OFFENDERS broke into a rural property in Hallston and stole tools and equipment.

Wet road crash

The incident occurred between Sunday, April 17 and Thursday, April 21 when offenders forced entry into a shed on Leongatha-Yarragon Road.

They stole a chainsaw, motorbikes and wide range of equipment.

Police said the theft would have required a large trailer, truck or multiple car loads.

Anyone who witnessed suspicious behaviour in the area around that time is asked to contact Leongatha Police.

THREE people were sent to hospital after a car accident in Leongatha North on Friday.

Shop smashed A LEONGATHA shop was damaged after an offender threw a rock through a window last month.

Cape Corner Milk Bar in Roughead Street was damaged at 11pm on Friday, April 22.

A nearby resident head a loud bang and found the window smashed.

Petrol theft POLICE are looking for a person who stole petrol from Leongatha BP on Bair Street last week.

The thief took petrol from the station and drove off at 1pm on Wednesday, April 27.

The white Nissan ute bore the registration plate NOM 690.

A car carrying two people was driving north east near Wightmans Road on the wet Strzelecki Highway when it veered into oncoming traffic while going around a right hand bend at 5pm.

The car collided with a ute carrying one passenger.

The driver of the car, a 21 year old woman from Jumbuck, was taken to Dandenong Hospital with her passenger, a 23 year old man from Leongatha.

Neither of them sustained serious injuries and did not require admittance for treatment.

The driver of the ute, a 64 year old Leongatha man, was taken to Latrobe Regional Hospital and was also not admitted.

Anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to contact S/C Hamilton at Leongatha Police Station.

Fire alarm THE Country Fire Authority was called to a small grassfire at Korumburra South last Wednesday morning.

The CFA received a call to the fire on the side of Andersons Road about 8.48am and the grassfire was under control by 9.07am.

The Leongatha South CFA tanker spent about 10 minutes at the scene.

Another drug crop found THE fourth and fifth in a string of drug crop houses were raided by police last week.

Officers executed a search warrant at two Korumburra addresses, both in Mine Road.

They were raided by police at 6.15am on Tuesday, April 26. The warrants uncovered a sophisticated hydroponic setup responsible for the growing of 274 cannabis plants.

The raid marked the third in South Gippsland within six weeks, following the discovery of a crop house on Young Street, Leongatha and another on Eccles Way, also in Leongatha, just prior to that.

Bass Coast Crime Investigation Unit Senior Constable Steve Forrest said police believe drug dealing has not increased in the area, but rather the latest discoveries were the result of coopera-

tive work between police and informants.

“I do not think it is a growing problem here.

I think this is happening because police are proactively targeting these crop houses at the moment,” he said.

“Police are always keen to get assistance from the public on any suspicious activities. Information from the public definitely assists us to do our job and we welcome information for new and ongoing matters.”

Police have not yet arrested anyone in relation to the Korumburra crop houses, but the investigation is ongoing with strong leads.

“The properties were both rented out to tenants and we believe the two properties were most likely linked in their operations,” S/C Forrest said.

“At this stage there is no indication these houses were related to the ones in Leongatha.”

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - PAGE 9

CBD likely to lose parking Fire wall protects

By Brad Lester SHOULD a new look Bair Street appeal to motorists or pedestrians?

That is the question gripping South Gippsland Shire Council as it looks to redesign one of Leongatha’s main streets.

Council last Wednesday voted to release two proposed redesigns for Bair Street to the public for comment.

Both proposals will reduce the number of car parks in Bair Street in bid to make the road more enticing for pedestrians.

Bair Street now has 87 car parks, while Option A proposes 24 less car parks and Option B 18 less car parks.

Cr Kieran Kennedy urged council to target pedestrians as they were more likely to spend than drivers, while Cr Andrew McEwen said more car parking was a “red herring” and better access for pedestrians was needed.

Cr Don Hill said contemporary shoppers demanded an experience beyond exchanging money when shopping.

“People want a pleasant environment, they want activities going on, they want good shops there,” he said.

“More car parking is not the answer. We need to help the people in the shops and have a nice environment for people to come to.”

Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said the project aimed to “lift the atmosphere” within Leongatha, but the choice of two options was “the age old balance between cars and greenery”.

“I’m looking forward to what the community comes back and tells us. There are some people that want to drive to the front of the shop who want to go to and there are others who are willing to park and walk 200m to the shop to have a better atmosphere in the street,” Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said.

Cr Jim Fawcett was hoping the redevelopment of Bair Street would help enhance trading for Leongatha’s shops.

“Retail is a hard task at the moment with

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the internet and cannibalisation of the small retailer by the larger retailer,” he said.

Cr Fawcett urged the business community to give council feedback.

“There is $21 million worth of property in that street and they deserve to be listened to and have the opportunity to put their point of view,” he said.

Cr Kieran Kennedy said council could not afford to let one community group “overtake the process”.

“We need everyone involved,” he said.

The Leongatha Streetscape Master Plan features two options: A and B. Both options will reduce Bair Street to a two lane thoroughfare, with one lane either way.

Option A will see many trees planted, a wider central median, regular crossing points and a wider footpath.

Angle parking will be provided on the western side of Bair Street, south of Church Street, and on the eastern side of Bair Street, at the northern end. Parallel parking will remain along the rest of Bair Street.

Option B will also include more vegetation, a central median strip for only a short distance at the northern end of Bair Street and a wide footpath.

Angle parking will be offered on the western side of Bair Street, south of Church Street, and alternative angle and parallel parking built along the rest of Bair Street.

Both options offer a new t-intersection at Young Street, a large gathering space linking with the start of the Great Southern Rail Trail, more trees in Gollers Lane and Lyon Street, and a plaza in Lardner Place.

Cr McEwen said Leongatha and Korumburra’s main streets looked tired and of the 1950s and ’60s, and the new Bair Street must be “pleasant destination that is pedestrian friendly”.

A final option could be considered by council at the July or August council meetings.

The Bair Street plans are available on council’s website.

Koonwarra

By Stuart Biggins A THOROUGH planning process was undertaken before the flame was lit to get a controlled fuel reduction burn at Koonwarra underway.

On Thursday morning, soon after 11am, a carefully managed 1.9ha fuel reduction burn was undertaken in the Koonwarra Reserve on the corner of Swan Road and the Koonwarra-Inverloch Road, adjacent to the Koonwarra township.

The weather conditions fell within what is prescribed for controlled burns, an army of volunteers had assembled and leaflets had been delivered to every household in the Koonwarra community.

It was time for this South Gippsland Shire Council owned bush reserve to receive a major clean up.

Council has the responsibility to manage the bushfire risk of the reserve but given the scale of the undertaking, the CFA was involved.

Authorities lit a series of spot ignitions.

John Crane, the CFA’s District 27 vegetation management officer for Baw Baw, Latrobe and South Gippsland, said, “Fire management is a key focus for operations such as this which backs onto the town.”

Mr Crane described a highly managed operation with the burn sectorised into two areas, east and west.

Eventually he said the management plan for reducing fuel within the Koonwarra Reserve was to complete a “mosaic burn”.

This would minimise the risk the reserve posed to the town on a high summers day of blistering north-

In her element: Dianne Clark, a volunteer from the Nerrena CFA, was one of two women among the 16 men keeping a close eye on the fire’s progress at Koonwarra. erly winds with a forecast of a gusty south-westerly change.

If unexpected conditions had changed the complexion of the operation and a situation had sprung out of nowhere, the highly trained and drilled army of career and volunteer firefighters would have impressed with their orderliness under a strong chain of command.

Bald Hills Wind Farm Community Fund Applications open

Bald Hills Wind Farm donates $25,000 each year the Wind Farm is in operation to not-for-profit organisations, culture, arts, community and sporting groups in the Tarwin Lower, Venus Bay and Walkerville region.

Talking About the Future of Our Youth You are invited to a free event for young people with learning barriers, their families and educators.

This year we invite applicants to apply for small grants up to $500, medium grants up to $2,000 and we welcome expression of interests for larger grants above $2,000 that could be for a project that substantially adds to the quality of life of our local community. Applications will be open until 31st May 2016.

Participants can take part in activities for all or part of the day including: • Guest speakers Beau Vernon and Outlook • NDIS information and disability advocacy • What next workshops, career pathways and youth enterprise

Download application/expression of interest forms at www.baldhillswindfarm.com.au (in the latest news section on the home page) or request a copy via info@baldhillswindfarm.com.au.

To register contact Andrea at andrea.evansmccall@skillsplus.com.au or call SGBCLLEN on 5662 5500.

Applications close at 5pm on 31st May 2016.

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When: Wednesday 18 May 2016 Time: 11.00am to 6.45pm Where: Federation Training, Nerrena Road, Leongatha

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THE South Gippsland Relay for Life committee tallied up this year’s total fundraising which totalled a whopping $78,273.92. Committee members were blown away when Cancer Council representative Melissa Holland revealed the total at last week’s debrief meeting. The group had originally set out to raise $35,000 and was amazed by what the 536 participants managed to do. Next year Fish Creek will run the Relay For Life for the final time before it moves on to another town in South Gippsland. Organisers are hoping to raise at least $40,000 to top the total raised in South Gippsland to $500,000 over the 12 years of the relay.

School as ambassadors at the GRIP Student Leadership Conference held at the Korumburra Showgrounds for local primary school leaders.

They were involved in group activities around problem solving, discussions and games around leadership and the role of a leader.

Blake Webb helped open the day with a welcome to country introduction as part of the agenda. Blake had no preparation for this, however, he was confident enough to volunteer and get up in front of 120 people.

The Grade 6 students now have an opportunity to come up with ideas for leading special projects in their own school and working with ON Tuesday, April 26, Blake Webb, Jahri their peers using their leadership skills.

Hogan Van-Rooij, Raj Lamers, Tahlia Zizic, Baylee Norrey, Tegan Fox and Tameah BedBEST of luck to the Inverloch Kongwak Pridegenoodts represented Korumburra Primary mary School Grade 5 and 6 Band that will compete in the Battle of the Bands at Cranbourne Secondary College this Thursday. Six students will take part. The school community was treated to a performance from the band at the school assembly last Friday.

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STUDENTS at Wonthaggi’s St Joseph’s Primary School will have the opportunity to spoil their mums at this year’s Mother’s Day stall. The stall will be held tomorrow (Wednesday, May 4), at the school. Each child will have the opportunity to purchase a gift, ranging from $2 to $5. Enjoy a happy Mother’s Day.

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THE South and West Gippsland Transport Group met last Tuesday evening, April 26 to discuss its ongoing petition to reinstate the Leongatha train service. The group met at the Austral Hotel in Korumburra where they discussed draft press releases that will be sent to the State Government urging it to reopen the rail.

The group is advocating the return of rail services to Leongatha, to establish a rail loop between Cranbourne and Pakenham and to improve bus services between towns and Melbourne.

A NUMBER of trees fell onto the Great Southern Rail Trail near Koonwarra after storms on the weekend. Thank you to a number of residents who took time to move branches and clear the path, and make the trail a safe place for residents and tourists.

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The ceremony was presided by Bass Coast mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale and council’s CEO Paul Buckley was the MC at the event.

McMillan MP Russell Broadbent was also in attendance.

Leongatha to expand LEONGATHA is closer to experiencing additional residential growth.

South Gippsland Shire Council has adopted the South Gippsland Planning Scheme Amendment C65 at the intersection of Gibson and Shingler streets, providing a much needed boost to the town’s residential land supply.

The amendment will now be submitted to Planning Minister Richard Wynne for approval.

The amendment proposes to rezone 12ha at 77 Gibson Street, Leongatha from farming zone to general residential zone.

It will also apply a development plan overlay to approximately 60ha of land covering the rezoned

area and land adjoining to the south and west, which is in the same ownership.

The amendment was exhibited for a month, ending on August 31, 2015. There were 17 submissions received of which 12 objected to aspects of the development, focussing on subdivision design and development contributions.

Council resolved at its October meeting last year to refer the submissions to an Independent Planning Panel.

The panel hearing was held on February 5, 2016 where members recommended council adopt the amendment as it is consistent with the Leongatha Framework Plan.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - PAGE 11

Drop McMillan title, says council SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has supported the renaming of the federal seat of McMillan.

A community push to rename the electorate is gaining pace, given it is named after Angus McMillan, an early explorer responsible for the massacre of indigenous people throughout Gippsland.

At last Wednesday’s meeting, council voted to advocate for the name change by writing to the Australian Electoral Commission; Baw Baw, Cardinia, Latrobe City and Bass Coast shire councils; the Gippsland Local Government Network and McMillan MP Russell Broadbent, Labor candidate for McMillan Chris Buckingham and Greens candidate for McMillan Donna Lancaster.

Councillors Mohya Davies, Don Hill and Kieran Kennedy were behind the notice of motion to council, calling for the change.

Mr Buckingham said the likely redistribution of the seat in 2017 was an opportune time to change the name.

He told council he has relatives who are descendants of Mr McMillan and the community was now ready for change.

“We should embrace the opportunity to have a conversation with the community about how we should be known,” Mr Buckingham said.

He said while the other murderers, Harry ‘Breaker’ Morant, who killed nine prisoners of war in the Boer War, and police killing bushranger Ned Kelly, were executed for their crimes, Mr

McMillan was never held to account.

Mr Buckingham said the immediate conversation should debate whether to change the name and if that was successful, then talk about the new name.

Mr Broadbent has also supported changing the name of the electorate, raising the name Monash as a potential replacement, to honour Sir John Monash who developed the use of brown coal in the Latrobe Valley and was head of the State Electricity Commission of Victoria.

Cr Andrew McEwen said the name change was a matter of healing relations with indigenous people, while mayor Cr Bob Newton said the past was in the past.

“There is blame on both sides and I believe it is interpretation of a lot of the issues,” the mayor said.

Ms Lancaster said the Greater Gippsland Greens would make submission to the AEC in the next round of electoral reviews in 2017.

“Angus McMillan made his fortune through the dispossession and murder of members of the Gunai/Kurnai nation, the traditional custodians of Gippsland. Continuing to name the electorate McMillan in his honour serves as a reminder of actions that decimated the rich cultures that once flourished in the region,” she said.

“At a time when we should be working towards reconciliation with Indigenous Australians, it seems appropriate the electorate should no longer bear the name of someone who helped create the Time for change: Labor candidate for McMillan Chris Buckingham (second from left) with divide in the first place.”

South Gippsland Shire councillors Kieran Kennedy, Mohya Davies and Don Hill believe the

electorate should no longer be called McMillan.

Council defends CSG stance

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has again rejected a bid for council to express stronger opposition to coal and coal seam gas exploration in the shire.

At last Wednesday’s meeting, councillors Andrew McEwen, Don Hill and Kieran Kennedy moved a notice of motion asking council to write to the Victorian Government to exempt all land within the shire from exploration and introduce a bill to parliament having that effect.

But other councillors reiterated their view that council’s official stance was adequate. That stance supports a ban on the unconventional gas industry in Victoria until it can be demonstrated the impacts would not adversely affect the environment, economy or community.

The prelude to the motion said CSG mining posed risks to water and farming.

Before a gallery containing CSG protesters, Cr McEwen said supporting a stronger stance against coal and CSG mining was a way of improving council’s advocacy score in community satisfaction surveys.

Cr Kennedy said council had a responsibility to advocate on behalf of its ratepayers, and protect the region’s agriculture and tourism.

Mirboo North is subject to exploration li-

cences held by Mantle Mining. Council CEO Tim Tamlin read a letter from the company in response to a letter from council.

The company’s coal exploration manager Mark Maxwell said the company was committed to “an accelerated relinquishment program of land” under its licence “as exploration assessment was carried out.” He said the company had sought to relinquish 25 percent of tenements and planned to relinquish a further 35 percent by the end of this year.

Cr Kennedy said the letter gave him no comfort.

Cr Jim Fawcett said the notice of motion had been to council on at least five occasions “The people bringing this forward just want something to yell about,” he said.

“This is just using this as a leverage point to gain publicity.”

Cr Fawcett said councillors McEwen, Hill and Kennedy were “self serving” and Cr Mohya Davies felt the motion was calling on council to go beyond its responsibilities.

Cr Hill said if council wanted to fully protect the community, it should seek a full exemption.

“I would suggest all councillors get over their hang ups and represent the community,” he said.

The motion was lost with only the support of councillors Hill, Kennedy and McEwen. ►See more about the CSG debate on page 5.

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OPINIONS

Disappointed in council

I AM feeling sad after attending a South Gippsland Shire meeting on Wednesday afternoon. The issue under discussion was regarding coal seam gas mining in South Gippsland.

What saddened me was the antagonism amongst councillors, invoking personal attacks and what can only be described as bullying.

I came away from the meeting with a sense of hopelessness; that issues concerning more than 80 percent of ratepayers were pretty much ignored by those councillors who had personal grievances and petty insults to share instead.

I’m not interested. As a councillor you are there to represent the interests of your community. What I saw was a degree of bullying that very few schools would tolerate. But then it does get back to the administration.

I kept waiting for ‘someone in charge’ to say that the name calling was inappropriate, out of line, unacceptable, anything! But no, not a word from management.

Very sad. There is a bigger picture, which is the protection of our Grade A agricultural land. Who will speak up on our behalf in government? I understand some of our councillors were elected unopposed because there was no-one else standing in their Riding. That’s not really an election – more of a default.

Let’s make sure this doesn’t happen with council elections in October.

Please can decent people stand up and represent us on council.

Thank you. I’m feeling more hopeful the good people already on council will get the support they need in October.

Kate Jackson, Mirboo North.

Meeting dismay ON APRIL 27, I attended, as a ratepayer, the meeting of South Gippsland Shire Council to witness the voting on a motion put by councillors Andrew McEwen, Don Hill, and Kieran Kennedy that council asks the Victorian Government to exempt South Gippsland Shire from coal seam gas mining and fracking.

Bear in mind that, at the most conservative estimate, all the surveys conducted in this region, both private and government sponsored, show well over 85 percent of people who live in this region do not want coal seam gas exploration, CSG mining, or fracking! So the ‘will of the people’ is quite clear on the matter!

Sadly, at that council meeting, I did not see a democratic process where the council showed the willingness to do what the vast majority of the ratepayers wanted. What I saw was hubris, a complete disregard for the will of the ratepayers, overt animosity by some councillors towards the movers of the motion, and bullying behaviour by at least one councillor that I considered most inappropriate.

I saw one councillor use his time not to speak against the motion, but to launch personal attacks against his fellow councillors. And the mayor let him do it until Cr Kennedy tried to stop the process, but was overruled by the mayor in the face of some quite vocal comments from the outraged public gallery.

The bias of the mayor, and indeed the deputy mayor, was obvious.

Well, the democratic process failed yet again as what appears to be a solid block of arrogant councillors putting their personal antipathy towards their fellow councillors ahead of doing what we, the ratepayers, want them to do.

I very strongly urge all of the shire’s ratepayers to try and attend a council meeting to see just how some of these elected councillors actually conduct themselves. I was appalled. I think you would be too.

And, perhaps consider that if these councillors are putting themselves above what we want them to do, then it is high time we vote them out.

I am a firm believer that politicians are supposed to do want we tell them, not the other way around.

Kim White, Mirboo North.

Letters to the Editor

Wednesday’s council meeting.

Unfortunately this deflected any proper consideration of the intent of the motion about coal and coal seam gas, and no substantive argument was raised by those against.

This was an opportunity for our council to request government for a further layer of protection for South Gippsland from coal and onshore gas exploration and mining.

We are unhappy to be dragged into the arguments between councillors; our email communications are sent out in good faith to inform the community on coal and CSG issues, not to be used as a tool to frame an argument by a councillor with those putting forward the motion.

The level of animosity shown between councillors has, in this instance, prevented council functioning at a level that residents of this shire, concerned about protecting South Gippsland from mining developments, have a right expect.

Marg Thomas, Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North.

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I really appreciated not having to go to a paid caravan park, as being self-contained I would only need to do that if I was travelling around a lot, a least once a week. This is the way of many ‘grey nomads’.

I targeted coming to cycle the

Don’t stop bulk billing AT THE start of July, the Federal Government plans to end funding for bulk billing of pathology tests.

This change will impact the wallets and purses of a huge number of residents of South Gippsland and Bass Coast.

It unfairly targets frequent users of pathology including the elderly, the seriously ill, pregnant women and parents of young children.

It will increase costs for those who can least afford it. Detailed information on the impact of this change is available on the website www.dontkillbulkbill.com.

Public pressure has recently stopped similar threats to healthcare.

You can help stop these cuts by signing the petition at www.dontkillbulkbill.com. or in person. This petition is directed at the federal Senate.

Like so many other important issues, discussion of this fresh impost has been lost amidst electioneering

and self interest.

The day after these changes will take effect they will want us to vote for them. I urge everyone to sign the petition and think carefully about who they elect.

Geoff Ellis, Wattle Bank.

An Anzac Day poem PRIDE in their eyes, They stood at attention, Of what was to come?

They had no comprehension.

As they waved a final proud goodbye, And the sturdy boats took them out to sea, They did not know their awful fate, And their minds were full of strong esprit.

They went to train in Egypt, Learning how to kill and die, And how to be strategic, And how to just get by.

They sailed to Gallipoli, Eager to join the fight, But the Turkish force was ready, And gave them an awful fright The hail of bullets rained down hard, From the Turkish forces way up high, And giant bombs came down as well, Like the gods were mad up in the sky.

They watched their friends and comrades fall, But their final calls were drowned

out, By the endless barrage that wouldn’t stop, As more fell with their final shout.

Finally, the firm command came, Retreat! Relief was everywhere, It made them want to jump about, And wash away the black despair.

To take them from that dreadful place, The boats arrived in the dead of the night, And as they sailed away from the land, They remembered their fallen comrades’ might.

They stood to attention, Feeling weary and sore, Hoping this was the end, And thinking “no more”.

Their numbers were lessened, And so was their spirit, They knew what war truly was, And that we should fear it.

Tristan Western, 12, grandson of Leongatha’s Peter and Wilma Western.

This poem won a competition at Tristan’s school, Viewbank Secondary College, and was read on ABC 774 radio.

VOXPOP! VOX

Last week, students across South Gippsland studied the qualities of leadership. The Star asked “What makes a good leader?”

Dysfunctional council IT WAS disappointing to witness the bad feelings between South Gippsland Shire councillors at last

E D I T O R I A L

“Being nice and respectful to other people.”

Jada Simpson, Leongatha.

MG needs to be more open NOBODY likes to see anyone take a hit and none more so than the people who feed us: our farmers.

Murray Goulburn (MG) suppliers are now coming to terms with how they will cope with a price reduction of up to 15 per cent, after the dairy giant last week announced farmgate milk prices will fall to $4.75 to $5 kg/milk solids, down from the $5.60 forecast.

From looking at the state of the broader industry, it seems MG was paying too much and that sooner or later farmgate prices would fall – and they did.

Burra Foods CEO Grant Crothers recently stated on the company’s website, “It’s been apparent for sometime that given market conditions there are two unsustainable milk prices at the moment - the NZ one which is unsustainably low and MGC’s that is unsustainably high!” MGC is Murray Goulburn.

Fonterra also issued a statement saying it had urged its farmers to budget conservatively.

The question remains why MG farmers were paid so much, only to experience financial upheaval when they are already dealing with the cost of the drought.

Now they not only face a lower milk price but also have to pay some of this back over the next three years.

Was the high price paid to en-

new extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail. I loved it and will be back to cycle many other parts of it, as I have done in the past.

I spent up at many coffee shops, art galleries, supermarkets and fashion item shops in Toora, Foster, Korumburra, Port Welshpool and Leongatha. Literally, I supported various businesses at these towns.

Many small towns are putting in grey and black water pump outs for the RV travellers. I would suggest that your shire area also do this.

Compost toilets are great also as they protect from run-off effluent.

This rail trail is bringing a lot of travellers to your beautiful area. I will be back also to see the migratory birds down at your wetlands.

It is marvellous that farmers are working in with scientists to protect their significant feeding areas!

Elizabeth Stevenson-Ryan, Healesville.

Email: letters@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350

courage new shareholders in the company by artificially inflating the company’s financial position?

Is the price drop an example that MG is unable to serve two masters, those being suppliers and shareholders?

MG has made some right moves in expanding its product range and venturing overseas to expand its market and share the risk, but the question remains if management misread the market and now farmers are paying for it, especially when competitors Burra Foods and Fonterra have said their prices will remain firm.

One could also rightly ask if farmers were given all the information they need to make a decision about listing MG on the stock exchange.

The company seems to have a policy of disclosing as little information as possible. Even the chairman, Phil Tracy, who lives at Yanakie, did not even return a call to The Star about the price drop, yet the newspaper is responsible for informing the community, including MG’s suppliers and those businesses who depend on farmers’ expenditure to stay afloat.

No doubt MG management will be undertaking soul searching and possibly some farmers will be undertaking a search for a new supplier or at least contemplating their futures.

“Acting responsibly, being respectful and caring for other people.”

Sophie Wright, Leongatha.

“Being helpful, nice and loving to other people.”

Amelia Gromotka, Leongatha.

“Being careful around others and acting responsibly. You have to set a good example.”

Kade Berryman, Fish Creek.

Mayor’s message Cr Robert Newton

ANZAC Day is the day on which we remember all Australians who served and died in war and on operational service.

Although Anzac Day services are held for the same reason, the way people commemorate the occasion is different for every town and I felt privileged to attend three Anzac Day services.

The dawn service at Korumburra was magical as always. It was such a joy to march to the band playing Waltzing Matilda at the Meeniyan morning service and it was an honour to support the Fish Creek RSL at its service later in the day.

What a special feeling to witness the father and daughter combination of Ian and Emily Duffus playing their bugles in unison to The Last Post.

This is something I will not forget.

Congratulations to council’s parks and gardens staff for their magnificent work in preparing the cenotaph surroundings for this special day throughout the shire.

There was something for everyone at the Poowong Family Fun Day.

Not only does the event give those from the city an opportunity to get a taste of country life, but it also gives locals the chance to get together and we are reminded of how great life is in our own backyards. Live music was played throughout the day and there were many free hands-on activities. Market stalls showcased the community’s talents and people feasted on local produce. Congratulations to everyone involved in organising such a wonderful day, especially the Strzelecki Lions Club.

A highlight for me was the endless smiles on people’s faces. My ride on the mechanical horse was a close second.

I attended the official launch of the Mirboo North and District Community Bank’s L2P car fundraising project.

Led by bank staff and supported by a number of community organisations, the aim is to raise $15,000 for the purchase of an L2P vehicle under the Driver Mentor Program, which will help local young drivers gain the skills and experience they need to obtain their probationary licence.

The program targets young people who may find it hard to find

someone to help them to achieve 120 hours driving experience.

Congratulations to bank staff for taking the initiative and seeing what an invaluable asset such a vehicle would be to the development of young people.

Member for Eastern Victoria, Harriet Shing MP, officially opened some infrastructure improvements at Walter J Tuck Recreation Reserve in Mirboo North on Saturday. Thank you to Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks for attending on my behalf.

The event marked the installation of new lights at the soccer oval and a new netball court surface, both of which cater to the growing sporting needs of the community.

The projects could not have been possible without full consultation and support from all recreation reserve user groups.

Funding was provided from the State Government through the Sport and Recreation Victoria Community Facility Funding Program - Soccer Facilities and Country Football Netball Programs and council.

The lights will allow evening practice and matches as the days get shorter. Over the last 12 months, soc-

cer has overtaken swimming as the most popular sporting activity among Australian kids.

With an increased number of girls playing and this year, Mirboo North is testament to that, forming a new Under 15 Girls team. The benefits will flow on to emergency services that use the lower oval as a staging area during emergencies.

The new netball court surface is a welcome upgrade to the club which has been making do with an ageing and uneven surface.

The new asphalt surface will prevent water pooling and is capable of hosting training and competition in all weather conditions.

The compulsory six month kerbside waste collection service in Venus Bay has concluded. The service achieved many of its objectives and I look forward to the results of an official review by council to help plan for the future.

As the past week shows, it’s amazing what can be achieved if we all work together. Working with a group of people, on a worthwhile activity, with a common goal, can be one of the most rewarding and enjoyable aspects of work.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - PAGE 13

Long road to election building of the Long Jetty at Port Welshpool.

Mr Broadbent said the government had doubled Roads to Recovery funding to shire EDUCATION, healthcare and roads councils to maintain and upgrade local roads in are tipped to be major issues for the 2015-16.

McMillan electorate as a federal elecLabor candidate Chris Buckingham said his party would fund education, protect Medicare tion looks likely for July.

McMillan MP Russell Broadbent was and advocate for fair employment conditions.

He said for too long McMillan had been a confident Australians would go to the polls on July 2 and believed the government’s safe seat and lacked attention from the Federal Government. He felt he had performance would result a chance of taking the seat in votes. from Mr Broadbent, despite “Every election is close, the Liberal winning 50.3 no election is unwinnable percent of votes during the and no election is losable,” 2013 election and holding he said. the seat since 2004.

“We had a big lift in “I think people are apour vote last time and we preciating the time and efcan’t expect that next time fort I am making to connect round.” with community and advoMr Broadbent said tax cate on matters like onshore reductions would benefit unconventional gas and the small businesses in the elecMcMillan name change in torate and while he said the a thoughtful and considCoalition would announce ered way,” he said. policies and pledges for Mr Buckingham wants McMillan once the electhe Goods and Services Tax tion was formally called, he to remain at 10 percent, and wanted aged care funding, has vowed to protect penparticularly for an expanalty rates and support small McMillan MP sion of Prom Country Aged businesses.

Russell Broadbent.

Care at Foster and the re-

By Brad Lester

Mayor’s message Cr Jordan Crugnale THIS is a genuine clarion call to those few out there living amongst us who grizzle, complain, whinge and whine about just about everything to do with council and the shire - stop it!

It is gold that Phillip Island Nature Parks received almost half of the entire state tourism infrastructure budget for the Penguin Parade redevelopment – that is significant.

This organisation has some hefty numbers attached to its state and local benefit belt – $402 million in economic contributions to the state; 1753 jobs; $140 million to the local economy; 826 jobs within the shire, with an additional 620 to come.

Cowes will get a revamped police station and Phillip Island will also receive a share of $15 million to plan future regional road works.

An amazing clincher, post a ministerial visit with a 27 day waiting period, was the first ever commitment in writing for Wonthaggi Secondary College to relocate by way of stage one.

It is one of six regional and rural schools that will share in $12 million to plan, design and get shovel ready for stage two. You can’t fund a new school without a plan. Step one – tick! Shine that shovel!

Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club is one

of four clubs state-wide to redevelop its facilities and the Premier’s visit back in January took him onsite to see for himself where he assigned his state architect to immediately work with the club.

It is amazing what one phone call by the club’s president to a radio station can do.

Cowes Revitalisation Project – now, don’t blow it people! Unite, think big picture, and work together to realise this three project development valued at $16.5 million is a good thing!

Given the existing cultural centre constraints and parameters of the site, most are being accommodated in the new shared community model and with considered programming and timetabling, all activities and functions can excel.

The next three months are critical as we at council advocate with both State and Federal governments to commit with enthusiasm their share to deliver a game changer for the Island and wider region.

With different budget lines, different processes and a lot of work behind the scenes, all of these projects have been made possible thanks to the work of many hands.

An enormous thank you to everyone for their tireless campaigning, positivity and vision to better us all on so many levels.

He believed shire councils deserved more federal funding to meet ratepayers’ expectations and criticised the government’s freezing of the indexation of funding to local government.

“The Federal Government saves some money but then local government has to find the money from somewhere. Who is that helping?” he said.

“It just impacts the community in terms of service delivery.”

Greens candidate Donna Lancaster said if elected, she would advocate for adequate funding of schools through the Gonski reforms, improving hospital funding to reduce waiting times, and having a fair and equitable tax system.

“I would also like to see real action on climate change, planning to help minimise its impact and to see a transition from a reliance on coal to renewables, with job creation through this transition,” she said.

“Many people across the region are struggling to find work as the region has been ignored for too long. We see cut back after cutback in hospitals, schools, transport and in the energy sector. The flow on effect of the Renew Australia Policy would be

Labor candidate Chris Buckingham.

widespread creating jobs which we all know is good for everyone.”

While Ms Lancaster rated herself “an outside chance” of winning McMillan, she said a recent poll showed the Greens vote among young people was just below Labor and above Liberals.

“Many people are really considering their vote.

They are seeing what their vote in the past has left them without, and they are looking for people with the courage to tackle some of the big issues, not just do what the polls say is good,” she said.

Ms Lancaster said Australians could face yet another hung parliament where parties cannot pass any bills.

“A strong vote here in McMillan will mean a strong senate vote and the Greens have a strong presence in the Senate, where we’ve have been able to take action on global warming, dental care, internet surveillance, tax reforms and voting reforms,” she said.

The seat now includes Wonthaggi and the bulk of South Gippsland, through to Moe, Warragul and Pakenham.

Greens candidate Donna Lancaster.

Take a break at Shady Oaks Cafe FOR a bit of peace and quiet away from the main street traffic Leongatha’s newest cafe Shady Oaks Cafe has become a real hit.

The fully licensed cafe opened on February 20 in an old house which has been carefully renovated over an 18 month period by Kay and Werner Schaarschmidt of Leongatha, who formerly ran the successful business Country Style Catering.

Personal touches give this cafe a cosy feel like the tables and mantelpiece made by Werner from a North American fir tree he had milled several years ago. The counter has been built from recycled timber from the walls of the house that were removed to open up the two bedroom home. The front door is also made from other sourced timbers.

The cafe derives its name from the row of oak trees along the property boundary which provide shade for the parking area at the rear.

All meals on the menu are made from fresh ingredients and cooked as ordered by chef Mandie Wright.

You can either dine inside or sit outside on the front deck with a northerly aspect under the umbrellas on a sunny day. In winter or on colder days you can stay inside and sit near the cosy fire.

All cakes, biscuits, desserts, jams, relishes and sauces are homemade.

The cafe is open Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday from 9am-5pm, from 9am till 7pm on Fridays, for post work drinks and nibbles and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.

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Fairytale ending NEWHAVEN College hit the stage on Friday night in Wonthaggi with its sophisticated fairytale concoction, Into the Woods and enchanted the packed house with another captivating musical show.

Rousing music: from left, front row, Newhaven College’s Into the Woods played to a packed house at the Wonthaggi theatre on Friday night and students Jaz Hendry (Baker’s Wife), Mack Williams (Rapunzel’s Prince), Luke Ward (Narrator), Jade Dalton (Cinderella) and ensemble members put on a top show.

Princely performance: the regal Mack Williams expertly played Rapunzel’s Prince in Newhaven College’s latest production.

One of American lyricist and composer Stephen Sondheim’s most popular works, Into the Woods is filled with romance, magic and unexpected events and Newhaven’s amazingly talented 48 strong cast, expertly directed by Will Hanley and maestro extraordinaire Kirk Skinner, delivered a delightful production.

The blending of several fairytales including Cinderella, Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk and Little Red Riding-Hood, Into the Woods is framed by the tale of a childless baker and his wife, and their quest to undo a curse placed on their family by the witch next door.

The musical brims with stunning performances, beautiful singing and a sprinkling of jokes expertly handled by young performers who display professionalism beyond their years.

Stand outs on opening night were the two humorous princes Noah Lugt-Cole and Mack Williams whose Agony duet was just beautiful, possibly the best song in the show and their silly walks drew the

Polished: Jade Dalton, Cinderella and Jaz Hendry, Baker’s Wife delighted the opening night audience on Friday in Wonthaggi.

laughs from the appreciative audience.

Leading lady Jade Dalton shone in her role as Cinderella, Emma Volard was very strong as the witch and others including the Baker and his wife Tom Barker and Jaz Hendry, Jack played

by Jack McDonald, narrator Luke Ward, Mysterious Man, Jack Montgomery, the wolf, Finn Donohue, and Little Red, Cluanie Swanwick all put in fine performances, not forgetting Milky White, the cow played to a tee by Emma Ward, and the wonderful chorus. Other highlights included the brilliant sets, lighting and costumes.

Newhaven is constantly lifting the bar and has produced another top show for South Gippsland.

Charming: Jade Dalton, Cinderella and Noah Lugt-Cole, Cinderella’s Prince teamed well for their duet in Newhaven College’s Into the Woods musical that was staged in Wonthaggi on the weekend.

Youth network backs career pathways SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council, as a partner of the Youth In Transition Network, is engaging youth with learning barriers or a disability in conversation about their future careers.

These sessions include cre-

ative workshops around selfdirection and self-advocacy, conversations about innovative practices and information about the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

The Youth in Transition Network is a sub-regional network of local government, disability service providers and education sector representatives who work to promote post-school

pathways for young people with learning barriers and disabilities.

Council’s Rural Access project officer Alisha Gilliland is part of this network and is bringing together young people with disability to speak at the event.

“We want to demonstrate to young people who may have disability or learning barriers what others have been able to

achieve, and what they too are capable of achieving,” she said.

“It is important that individuals, families and educators expand their expectations of what a career might be, and come to an understanding of how individuals can get there and who can support their journey.

“Council is working together with South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning Network,

Bass Coast Shire Council, local sector service providers, the National Disability coordination officer from this region as well as local people with disability to put on the forum.”

These future conversations will be held on May 18, 2016 from 11am to 6.45pm at Federation Training, Nerrena Road, Leongatha.

For more information con-

tact Andrea at andrea.evansmcall@skillsplus.com.au and to register call the South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning Employment Network on 5662 5500.

For individuals interested in working in the sector, Careers in Disability workshops will be available. Teacher Registration Personal Development Certificates will be provided.

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Photo courtesy of Foons Photographics, Wonthaggi.

Korumburra Lions Club Debutante Ball 2016 TEENAGERS performed elegant dances as they made their mark in society at the Lions Club of Korumburra Debutante Ball at Korumburra Recreation Centre on Saturday.

The debutantes and their partners were, fifth row, from left, Rhys Dixon, Alex Walker, William Lumby, Oscar Drake, Kalani Mathews, Austin Gurnett.

Fourth row, Travis Jones, Benjamin Schultz, Nicholas Wylie, Matt Perks, William Downie, Cameron Trewin, Caleb Lowson.

Third row, Blake Walker, Brandon Dalli, Deanna Chiavaroli, Lauren Starr, Ruby Lee Arnott, Mia Nestoriwsky, Daniel Green, Tom Jenkin.

Second row, Natasha Turton, Maddie Dixon, Charlotte Henderson, Shannon Heylen, Shania Norry, Julia Fabrowska,

Courtney Clark, Alana Hanegraff, Ashllin O’Flaherty.

First row, Brittney Macqueen, Haley Davies, trainers Mark and Margaret Brammar, district governor Ian Gration, Evelyn Gration, Lions club president Ian Wilson, Val Wilson, Abby Kenny, Jodie Roberts. Front, flower girl Jasmine Twite and page boy Zac Fowles.

The band Loud and Clear played after the presentation.

Husqvarna deals get better JSL Light Engines has upped the ante with some unbeatable deals on Husqvarna chainsaws, further improving Husqvarna’s $300 cashback on selected chainsaws.

“We have purchased a large range of Husqvarna chainsaws which we are selling at a reduced price, and on top of that we are also offering the Husqvarna cashback to go with the saws as well,” owner Jared Lovie said.

“We have Husqvarna chainsaws in stock starting at $269, and carry the full range all the way up to the professional XP range.”

JSL also has carry cases to give away with se-

lected chainsaws directly from Husqvarna.

“Our chainsaw sales have consistently grown since taking over the Husqvarna dealership in Leongatha almost three years ago,” Mr Lovie said.

“Given the increase in numbers we have been able to purchase these saws at a competitive price that hasn’t been seen before in the South Gippsland area.

“We have had this offer in store over the last week and the feedback has been very positive. We have Saws galore: for a great deal on the latest Husqvarna range see Jared Lovie at JSL Light had a lot of people purchase a Husqvarna, switching Engines. from other brands and have raved about how easy they are to start compared to their other saw.”

Husqvarna is also offering an industry leading SOUTH GIPPSLAND five year warranty. JSL has also extended its specials Central enrolment for four-year old to the 30 and 40 ton log splitters.

Enrol for kinder now IS YOUR child ready for four year old kindergarten in 2017?

Enrolments for funded four year old kindergarten in 2017 are currently being accepted in South Gippsland Shire.

This year, the enrolment process has been centralised to simplify the process for parents, to minimise the administrative burden on service providers, and to streamline the placement process.

South Gippsland Shire Council is coordinating the Central Enrolment process with support from local kindergartens.

Parents simply complete a single enrolment form and nominate their first, second and third kindergarten preferences. Children will then be allocated into kindergarten programs in accordance with State Government Priority of Access guidelines.

Where demand for a program exceeds the number of places available, a waitlist will be created in partnership with kindergarten service providers.

“The Central Enrolment scheme aims to ensure the maximum number of children secure their kindergarten preference,” Shelley Fixter, council’s community services project officer, said.

“We want the process to be as transparent and equitable as possible.”

South Gippsland is following the lead of a number of other councils that have already implemented a centralised system. These councils have experienced benefits that have extended far beyond the streamlined enrolment process.

Of particular benefit has been a better awareness of the communities’ needs when it comes to the provision of early childhood education services.

“Knowing how many children require kindergarten services, and from which locations, can help us plan for the future,” Ms Fixter said.

“This data will help support future applications for additional funded kindergarten places.

There are currently 12 kindergartens operating in the South Gippsland region offering a mix of services. Some offer before or after care services.

“Kindergarten is so important in encouraging childhood development. The programs offered give children a chance to solve problems, communicate and have fun. We hope many parents will look at the opportunities kindergartens present and start their enrolment process today.”

Kindergarten enrolments can be completed online at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/centralenrolment. Hard copy enrolment forms can be collected from council, local libraries and maternal and child health centres. The enrolment period for 2017 four year old funded kindergarten closes on June 30, 2016.

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Is your child ready for kindergarten in 2017?

To enrol your child in funded four-year-old Kindergarten for next year, you will need to REGISTER NOW. This year, Kindergarten enrolment is centralised.

Simply complete a single enrolment form and nominate your Kindergarten preferences. Enrolments must be lodged by 30 June.

You can enrol at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/centralenrolment or you can pick up an enrolment form at Council or your local library or Maternal & Child Health Centre. For more information, please contact Shelley on 5662 9200 or visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/centralenrolment

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Grand Ridge Road must be upgraded, says Bath EASTERN Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath has spoken in Parliament about the safety risks of the deteriorating Grand Ridge Road between Boolarra South and Mirboo North.

She has called on the State Government to prioritise an immediate upgrade of the road.

Ms Bath said of particular concern was the condition of the tourist road between Fullerton and Old Foster roads, which is used daily by three school buses, agricultural transports and tourists, as well as local traffic.

“There is a significant safety risk as the road surface has deteriorated to a dangerous state through a lack of attention,” Ms Bath said.

“Drainage issues, along with spongy depressions and high traffic, have caused the surface to become highly unstable.”

Ms Bath said she had been contacted by bus driver David Tree who explained traffic hazard signs were put up and left for months with no work being carried out.

Mr Tree said drainage sat higher than the road

and sink holes were proving a traffic hazard.

“As a bus driver I’m transporting the most precious cargo and there are massive sinkholes which the bus lurches into,” he said.

“They’re just putting up traffic hazard signs and think that’s OK but these signs have been up for months, they’re being blown over and no work is being carried out.

“I’m aware of the issues so I know to slow down but this is a tourist road and the condition of it is not one in which you would encourage people to travel.”

Mr Tree said recently VicRoads equipment was in the area but re-located before finishing works.

Ms Bath said the road work needed to be a priority before a serious accident occurred.

“When will the minister prioritise, through VicRoads, the immediate upgrade of this road to ensure the safety of our local community,” she asked.

“With recurrent funding and 10 per cent of the money allocated from the Port of Melbourne lease sale to go to rural and regional transport, which is Action needed: local bus driver David Tree and Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath inspect the deteriorating state of Grand Ridge Road which is posing a safety risk. $700 million, there should be no excuse.”

Bass Coast Council briefs Petition error THE Wonthaggi Rotary Club presented Bass Coast Shire Council with a petition at its meeting in Cowes recently.

The petition called on council to rescind its decision to close the Wonthaggi Visitor Information Centre and continue the community service with its current operating hours.

Council apologised for an error in the agenda which claimed the petition contained only 15 signatures, rather than the 2300 collected across the shire.

“This is not the first time council has made this mistake and it is not fair,” Wonthaggi Rotary president Heather Earle said.

“This reflects badly on us and we know we have the support of over 2000 community members.”

Cr Neil Rankine apologised on behalf of council for the mistake.

“This is disappointing to see and it makes the Dance idol: from left, Leongatha’s Matilda petition look smaller than it is,” he said.

Johnson received a scholarship from dance Council agreed to table the petition.

choreographer Paul Malek to attend a dance intensive program at his company Transit Dance when she attended the Victorian Dance Festival earlier this month.

Dance dream come true LEONGATHA Secondary College student Matilda Johnson came away from the Victorian Dance Festival with an exciting dance scholarship earlier this month.

Matilda participated in two days of workshops at the event in Warrnambool and was given the opportunity to learn a number of routines from some of Australia’s most famous choreographers.

“I got to do a workshop with Paul Malek, who is one of my favourite choreographers,” Matilda said.

“At the end of the workshop I was awarded a scholarship to take an intensive dance course at Paul’s company, Transit Dance in Melbourne.”

Matilda was one of five dancers selected from the workshop of over 200 participants and said she was thrilled to be chosen by her idol.

“It was a really emotional and challenging workshop. Paul said I was really living in the routine and getting in touch with my emotions,” she said.

With 15 years of dance experience, Matilda said this prize will help turn her passion into a career when she graduates from secondary college at the end of the year.

“I want to audition for Transit Dance one day and this scholarship will benefit me in the future.

This course will help me to become a stronger dancer,” she said.

“This is taking me one step closer to achieving my dream.”

Abuse petition tabled COUNCIL was handed the No Business in Abuse petition on behalf of the South Gippsland Rural Australians for Refugees. The petition recommends council only supports corporations, organisations and institutions that refuse to profit from abusive practices towards asylum seekers.

The report was tabled but with a condition.

“We need more information so it will be tabled for the time being,” Cr Andrew Phillips said.

“We need to make evidence based decisions.”

presented at the meeting.

The efficiencies had been achieved through service reviews and organisation design.

Almost $400,000 in savings will be achieved through the Wonthaggi Visitor Information Centre service review, as well as a reduction in advertising spending, internal resourcing of some bridge inspections and review of mobile telephone accounts.

A reduction of 1.2 full time equivalent staff members was also made.

“Management and officers continue to look for opportunities to review the way we provide services to ensure they remain relevant and are as efficient as possible,” chief executive officer Paul Buckley said.

“Savings identified within the 2015-16 financial year will allow greater investment in capital works or a reduction in any need for rate increases beyond the rate cap in future years.”

Mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said participation rates for most sports in Bass Coast were well below state averages, with poor quality and undersized facilities a barrier to growth.

“Popular sports such as basketball, indoor netball and soccer have no facilities within the shire that meet minimum safety standards. This plan sets out the planning and facility development priorities which support the development of these facilities,” Cr Crugnale said.

“It also equips council to make informed decisions about which sport and active recreation areas it should be focussing its limited resources on in the future, and provides the detailed background data required to help inform council’s capital works program.”

Sports and recreation passed

BASS Coast Shire Council committed to preserve, protect, restore and enhance the natural environment across the shire over the next 10 years when it adopted the Natural Environment Strategy 2016-26.

“The strategy will provide the opportunity for council to demonstrate leadership for the community, a clear strategic approach, continuity of service delivery, and long term financial planning and investment of resources,” mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said.

THE Bass Coast Sports and Active Recreation Needs Assessment was carried unanimously by council.

The assessment aims to provide council with the current situation and a future direction for sport and recreation, as well as help council plan for the community’s needs and apply for grants successfully.

Protecting environment

Hooded Plover protection CR PHIL Wright presented a motion to develop a Hooded Plover Working Group to protect the species on Phillip Island.

Cr Wright recommended implementing two working groups to develop a Hooded Plover Protection Strategy for presentation to Victorian Environment Minister Lisa Neville.

“I feel like this is back to front for us,” mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said.

“This action should be implemented by Parks Victoria and Nature Parks. We should then implement their policy.”

Cr Crugnale rejected the motion however all other councillors voted in favour of its recState of the art: an allocated $3 million in the Victorian budget secured a new police station ommendation.

for Cowes recently. Phillip Island has grown significantly over the past two decades with more than 10,000 permanent residents and a swell of 60,000 people over summer.

Bass MLA Brian Paynter said he was delighted to hear the announcement and looked forward to seeing police officers enjoying their ‘new digs’ within the next two years.

Pictured, from left, is Bass MLA Brian Paynter, Pam Gill, Celia Fleming, Maddie Baker and Shadow Minister for Police Edward Donohue, who urged the State Government to comEFFICIENCIES and savings made by Bass Coast mit to the funding.

Shire Council in the third quarter of 2015-16 were

Visitor centre savings

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THIS MOTHER’S DAY

SUNDAY MAY 8

Gifts galore: Caz, a pharmacy team member at The Miners' Dispensary in Wonthaggi, with some of the great giftware lines for Mother's Day.

Great gifts on special THE Miners' Dispensary in Wonthaggi is an icon of the area.

Since 1922 this not for profit organisation has been providing pharmacy and other services to its members and the public.

With Mother's Day approaching, the team has put together a great offer to make gift buying just that little bit easier.

All giftware lines are on sale at 30 percent off the original marked prices. This includes a great range of perfumes such as Calvin Klein, Eternity, Elizabeth Arden Red Door and Marousssia.

There is a good range of scarves, handbags and diffusers, as well as soaps and powders. It is well worth a browse through Miners’ Dispensary range to gain gift giving inspiration from its large and eclectic range.

In addition to the gift lines, the Miners' Dispensary has a full range of Homey Ped shoes, including slippers, which make for great gifts for mum or even just to spoil yourself.

Although the Homey Ped range is not part of the 30 percent off sale, members of The Miners' Dispensary still get their 10 percent discount on these items and other lines in the store. Membership is affordable, starting from just $5 per year, and is a great way of making everyday savings when shopping. Please speak to one of our team members to learn more about our membership options.

The Miners' Dispensary is located at 169 Graham Street in Wonthaggi and is open Monday from 9am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday from 8.30am to 5pm and Saturdays from 9am to noon. Phone 5672 1034 and email wonthaggi@minersdispensary.com.au

Off and racing: taking part in the Wonthaggi Mother’s Day Classic is an ideal way to raise money for women with breast cancer.

Run for mums Organisers are hoping to attract a record crowd THE fourth Wonthaggi Mother’s Day Classic will be held this Mother’s Day, to the walk and run that starts and finishes at the railway station in Wonthaggi’s Apex Park.

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The primary role of the breast care nurse is to support people who have breast cancer or secondary breast cancer, as well as their families and carers.

They provide information, physical and psychological care and give practical advice to patients and carers from diagnosis to treatment, rehabilitation and beyond.

The breast care nurse is a member of the multidisciplinary team caring for the person with breast cancer and is available to give information and support before and after surgery.

The nearest such nurse in South Gippsland is at the Foster hospital.

Classic organisers are hoping local health authorities will try to get funding for another to cater for the growing aged population in Bass Coast, and breast cancer is most common in women aged in their mid fifties to seventies.

These women have to travel many kilometres for surgery and treatments, and should not have to travel for support.

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SUNDAY MAY 8

THIS MOTHER’S DAY

Don’t forget your mother MOTHER’S Day is almost here and a timely reminder to think about how you will honour her for all the deeds she does over the course of a lifetime.

This Sunday, May 8 is the date so if you are planning to buy mum something special your chance is this week.

In Leongatha, the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry group is giving away a $200

voucher to be spent at your choice of three outlets.

You can choose from either a $200 hair treatment at Hair Bairs, goods to the value of $200 at Kelvin Johns Bi-Rite Electrical or ladies clothing from Shan’s Lingerie and Leisure, also worth $200.

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New stock is arriving everyday so you are spoilt for choice. Candles have been a popular gift idea, as well as the new range of teas to help mum wind down after a long day.

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Parents open children’s eyes to Asia

By Brad Lester PARENTS holidaying with children often say they need a holiday just to recover from the experience.

Family getaways can entail packing half the house, placating little ones throughout the journey and dealing with constant questions of “Are we there yet?”

The challenges of travelling with young children did not discourage Rachael Millar and Russell McCartney of Cape Paterson from touring throughout Asia for nine months with their children Ruby, then seven, and Lincoln, then three, in 2015.

They had no car of their own to travel in, no rooftop luggage box and no endless line of suitcases to somehow fit into the boot.

Rather the parents each travelled with a 40 litre rucksack and day pack, and a day pack for each child.

They only took whatever clothes, equipment and toys they could fit. After all, they would carry their bags everywhere they went on public transport.

They toured Malaysia for two months, followed by another two months in Vietnam and then Laos.

A month in Thailand followed, although unplanned but necessary to seek treatment for Russell’s ear infection.

The family then flew to Japan for two months, returning home via Hong Kong, Singapore and Indonesia.

They labelled the holiday a travel experiment and have shared their experience online to inspire families to achieve their travel dreams with children in tow.

“It was an amazing experience. There were

Feeling free: Cape Paterson’s Lincoln and Ruby McCartney join their mother Rachael Millar to tour the Japanese city of Kobe on two wheels.

some times where it was challenging but we always had somewhere to stay and we were never hungry,” Rachael said.

“People have said how could you do that but it is about making a choice. It’s been really great for the children. Ruby has learnt some language, about different currencies, and the children have an understanding of other cultures.

“It was good for us to be the different ones. I would like to think they are more empathetic and open minded, and know what it is like to be a little bit different.”

The family saved for four years, initially not knowing they were bound for Asia but knowing they would like to embark on a family adventure.

“Twelve months before we left we started focusing on Asia. We knew we had to find somewhere we could afford to live for that period of time,” Rachael said.

“We toyed with the idea of working but we did not want to do that because one of the reasons to getaway was to spend time together.”

As a teacher at Inverloch Primary School, Russell took advantage of an education department scheme to work for four years at 80 percent pay and then take a year off at 80 percent pay. He now works at Wonthaggi North Primary School as classroom teacher and maths coach. Rachael was able to take time off without pay from her job as communications officer with the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority.

They arranged a friend to stay in their home while the friend’s new home was under construction and researched their adventure online.

“We booked flights in to and out of Malaysia and did that in all of the other countries, and then planned activities accordingly,” Rachael said.

She contacted reviewers on the holiday website Trip Advisor to garnish opinions and joined the Facebook page Families on the Move to obtain recommendations about doctors and accommodation.

They travelled slowly and planned activities for half of each day to suit their children, and organised private tours or drivers so if the children became tired, they could call it a day.

Ruby’s education continued daily under the direction of her father, but her informal education continued throughout the holiday.

“It was hard at times because we were the children’ parents, their teachers, their nurse, their friends and their enemies all at the same time,” Rachael said.

“We spent a lot of time looking for food we could eat whereas at home you take your fridge and pantry full of food for granted.

“In Japan, a lot of the products were unrecognisable. There were completely different brands and half of the products we had never seen before.”

To add to the challenge, Ruby has a peanut allergy and the family’s supplies included EpiPens,

Northern experience: Rachael Millar and daughter Ruby McCartney enjoy a night out in the Japanese city of Kyoto. as well as a well stocked first aid kit to deal with emergencies.

While Ruby escaped illness, Russell and Lincoln sustained ear infections that required ongoing treatment.

Volunteering with a conservation project, staying with a Muslim family and swimming off tropical islands were among the highlights.

The family was no strangers to international travel with little ones, having driven around Europe in a motorhome for three months with Ruby, then aged two, in 2010.

“It was a happy experience and proved that just because you have got children you are not required to have boring holidays and that you have to restrict your plans, and the trip showed that children will travel well,” Rachael said.

Rachael was inspired to make the most of life now rather than wait until her children were older after the death of her mother in 2008 from cancer.

“She did not get that choice of enjoying her retirement,” she said.

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Mastering surfing: Ruby McCartney rides waves at An Bang Beach in Vietnam. She went to a home school group everyday for six weeks.

China impresses students LEONGATHA Primary School students returned from their trip to visit

the Chinese sister school in Changshu earlier this month.

Sixteen students embarked on the journey, accompanied by 16 parents and six Leon-

gatha Primary School staff members.

The trip saw the travellers

Grand tour: Leongatha Primary School students and staff at the Great Wall of China on their annual trip to visit their Changshu sister school last month.

visit Shanghai, Suja, Changshu, Beijing and Xi’an to gain an understanding of Chinese culture and education.

Students visiting Changshu Experimental Primary School, whose students will come to Leongatha in August as part of the sister schools program.

Principal Rob Higgins said he enjoyed his 10th trip to the country and never tires of visiting the sister school.

“I go every year and it is an amazing country. I have no hesitation in taking students there. It is safe and everyone is friendly,” Mr Higgins said.

“China is a major industry partner with Leongatha and it is important for our students and their parents to gain an understanding of Chinese culture.

“It was also great professional development for our staff to learn about Chinese teaching methods and vice versa.”

Students visited major tourist attractions including the Great Wall of China and experienced authentic Chinese food and culture during their two week stay.

“This is the fifth year Leongatha Primary School students visited China and we had an

amazing time,” student Maya Williams said.

“We enjoyed everywhere we went. We got to visit our sister school and have dinner with families who will be coming to visit us in August. We look forward to showing them Australia.”

Student Piper Goldsmith said she enjoyed her first overseas trip and cannot wait to return.

“Chinese culture is so different to ours and it was incredible,” she said.

“We got to visit our buddies, which was exciting. They spoke English quite well so we got to communicate with them.”

Mr Higgins said students looked forward to seeing their new Chinese friends later this year.

“The two schools are getting closer and closer. The teachers communicate with each other and we have one class that Skypes students in Changshu every week,” he said.

“The students learn so much about themselves on the trip and they gain so many skills. They are now comfortable speaking with international guests and communicating confidently.”

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Federal funding a golden roads chance GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien has called on the State Government to expedite plans for major road projects in Gippsland to take advantage

New truck for ’Burra CFA

of a funding offer from the Federal Gov- was a standout project in Gippsland South that could attract funding from the Commonwealth if ernment.

Labor got its act together.

KORUMBURRA CFA will receive a Mr O’Brien said the Black Spur realignment The Federal Government recently committed new heavy tanker as a result of design on the South Gippsland Highway at Koonwarra $345 million to be spent of safety upgrades, duplications and other roadworks in rural and regional and planning works undertaken by The Nationals when in government.

Victoria.

“Thanks to the efforts of my federal colleague, Member for Gippsland and Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Darren Chester we now have a golden opportunity in Gippsland to deliver improved roads,” Mr O’Brien said.

“The Black Spur project is a critical one for the South Gippsland Highway, but Labor has been dithering on a business plan funded almost two years ago by the previous Coalition Government.

“This $51 million project would do a lot to improve safety and economic efficiency on the South Gippsland Highway and given that it would be a significant project, there would be an opportunity for the State Government to access some Commonwealth funds.”

Mr O’Brien said Labor’s record of cuts to road funding was woeful and it now had an opportunity to let Darren Chester and Malcolm Turnbull drag them out of the mire and deliver better roads for Gippsland. “(Victorian Roads Minister) Luke Donnellan needs to get on his bike and get these projects moving,” Mr O’Brien said.

“When I was elected I made roads funding a Come on: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien is urging the State Government to secure priority and I’ll continue to fight for a better deal, federal funding to help advance the realignment of the Black Spur, on the South Gippsland just as The Nationals and Darren Chester have Highway at Koonwarra. done from Canberra.”

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the tanker would arrive this year. Sale CFA will also receive a heavy tanker.

“I can’t speak highly enough of the remarkable and selfless job our CFA volunteers do in protecting their community from fire and I know the new tanker will be a great asset to our local brigades,” he said.

Mr O’Brien said the new truck – an Iveco heavy tanker crew cab (4x4) – would be fitted with large LED tank level lights, a multi-function ladder and 50 litre fresh water tank to enable fire crews to perform their job better.

“These tankers provide a new level of service and improved safety measures, meaning those using these vehicles will be safer while undertaking their job,” Mr O’Brien said.

“This will also mean these communities and the surrounding areas will be better protected from the threat of fire throughout the year and particularly in the drier summer months.”

HEART WEEK MAY 1-7 Heart week beating strong HEART Week is on this week, with health organisations and healthcare providers banding together to minimise heart disease in Australia.

Heart disease is the single biggest killer of Australians, however most of it can be prevented through positive lifestyle choices and a proactive approach to healthcare.

Keeping beat: now is the time to visit your general practitioner to see what lifestyle changes can be made to reduce your risk of heart disease. Local health clinics also offer cardiac rehabilitation for those who have suffered a heart event.

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Add more active years to your life by taking regular exercise, eating a healthy diet, quit smoking, regular health checks and by getting involved in your community.

Take early action when you are unwell.

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Heart Foundation Australia is running a number of programs to reduce Australian’s risk of heart attacks and strokes with Heart Week running from Sunday, May 1 to Saturday, May 7.

There is no one cause for heart disease, but there are risk factors that can contribute to an increase chance of developing it.

Some factors like aging cannot be altered, ethnic background, family history and gender can be contributing factors to an increased risk of having a heart attack or stroke.

While these factors cannot be minimised, a number of positive lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of heart disease.

Those who smoke, have high cholesterol, or high blood pressure, diabetes or an unhealthy diet are at higher risk of heart disease.

Being inactive or overweight can also contribute to an increased risk of heart disease, while isolation and mental health problems like depression can also pose a threat.

The Heart Foundation recommends a number of actions to decrease the risk of heart disease by promoting healthy foods and an active lifestyle.

For those who have suffered a heart event, cardiac rehabilitation is recommended to decrease the risk of future events through the promotion of a healthy lifestyle and education patients about heart disease warning signs.

The foundation also recommends checking an individual’s waist measurement to assess whether or not they are at a heightened risk of developing heart disease.

Regardless of height or build, for most adults a waist measurement of greater than 94cm for men and 80cm for women is an indicator of the level of internal fat deposits that coat the heart, kidneys, liver, digestive organs and pancreas. This can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Waist circumference is less accurate in some situations, including pregnancy, medical conditions where there is distension of the abdomen, and for certain groups such as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, South Asian, Chinese and Japanese adults.

To minimise the onset of heart disease, the Heart Foundation suggests aiming for two to five hours of moderate intensity physical exercise each week.

Not only does physical activity decrease the likelihood of developing heart disease, it also helps control other heart disease risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and being overweight.

First and foremost, speak with a health professional about risk of developing heart disease and discuss the most suitable options for cardiac rehabilitation or heart disease prevention.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - PAGE 23

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STAR Real

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HIS is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a large residential allotment with immediate development opportunity, or simply to enjoy living with wide open spaces at a town address.

The genuine clinker brick home is cleverly located on half of the block, leaving the balance of the land vacant for easy development.

With four bedrooms, including main with ensuite, two living zones and a fully enclosed ‘outdoor room’ the home offers great family living.

A double garage adjoins the house, plus a 6m x 9m lock up workshop/garage with a double carport in front gives plenty of ‘shed’ space.

For those who like to serve up the occasional ‘backhander’, the full size tennis court at the back of the block will be the perfect place.

The gently sloping land is approx 7850m2 and zoned Residential 1, making it ideal for those who would like to Alex Scott and Staff further develop.

Leongatha This is one of the best opportunities to 5662 0922 come onto the market in recent time, don’t miss out on investigating all 4 2 6 that is on offer here.

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Expressions of interest

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This neat home boasts 3 BRs, 2 with BIRs Practical kitchen/dining & separate lounge Good size backyard for kids, low maintenance Carport and garage/workshop Close to hospital, rail trail, short stroll to shops

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This warm and inviting unit and has two bedrooms, one bathroom and a surprisingly spacious open plan living/dining and kitchen.

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The Miles Lane block of units is very quiet and private.

The back courtyard has a lovely patio for taking in a cuppa and the morning papers and is set up for easy maintenance.

There is also a side courtyard that would be the ideal spot for a veggie patch.

Both courtyards have a self watering system.

This great unit is ideal as a first home, downsizing or an excellent investment.

Inspection is by appointment only.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - PAGE 25

STAR Real

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The home is equipped with a solar system, HIS solid three bedroom brick veneer home is set in an ideal location close provides for plenty of storage space and new light fittings throughout. to medical centre and town precinct.

The open plan living is spacious and well designed with the kitchen being central to the living zones.

This comfortable space is heated with a Coonara solid fuel heater and reverse cycle heating and cooling.

All three bedrooms have ceiling fans; the master with semi ensuite, walk through robe and an entry to the back deck via a sliding door.

The other two bedrooms both have built in robes.

There are many features outdoors including a large double carport, double garage at the rear of the property with side access, easy to maintain garden, two water tanks, children’s playground, outdoor undercover area plus Landmark Harcourts frosted windows at the front of the house for privacy.

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SOUTH GIPPSLAND MORTGAGEE AUCTION

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6 PROPERTIES SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE To be held at Welshpool Hall

Sunday May 8, 2016 commencing at 11am

PORT WELSHPOOL - 2 & 4 Smith St 2 vacant blocks measuring 2966m2 approx and 3376m2 approx respectively. High set blocks with established trees and within easy walking distance to foreshore.

PRICE RANGE: $90,000 each +

WELSHPOOL - 3, 4 & 5 Telling Crt 3 vacant allotments measuring approx. 630m2, 687m2 and 582m2 respectively.

Views over farmland and hills, close to shops and easy drive to coastal village of Port Welshpool. Services available.

PRICE RANGE: $55,000, $60,000 & $55,000+ retrospectively

YARRAM - 52 Campbell St 6.744 hectares (16.66 acres) approx., zoned residential, lifestyle or development opportunity within distance to schools, shops & town amenities.

PRICE RANGE: $300,000+ Terms 10% deposit, balance 60 days.

For further details contact selling agents:

5682 2100 | 17 MAIN STREET, FOSTER www.paragreen.com.au

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• Lock-up garage, ramp. Level back yard. Quiet location at back of complex.

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SOLD OFI: SATURDAY MAY 7, 11AM -11.30 AM LEONGATHA - 56 Turner Street

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

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ESIGNED by Melbourne architect Ken McMasters, this timeless residence has individuality, warmth and character stamped all over it.

It is open for inspection this Saturday, May 7, from 11 to 11.30am.

Of a contemporary style well ahead of its time, features and surprises throughout are many. These include expansive windows, choice of three living areas each designed to capture sunlight at a different time of the day, solar power panels, convenience of four bay parking (double garage and workshop space, double carport with electric door) plus a raised caravan carport.

Quality is evident right from an impressive entry foyer complete with parquetry flooring.

To one side is a spacious lounge-dining room with full wall of windows. Many a large gathering has been held in this room.

A unique two way glass display cabinet extends through to the kitchen-family room, the kitchen having a St George oven, huge storage and breakfast bar.

A large laundry and third separate toilet are also located at this end of the home.

To the other side of the foyer, steps extend to a smaller sitting room which has beautiful polished floorboards and access out onto private decking.

Three bedrooms (main with ensuite) and main bathroom are located in this section.

Colourful gardens are designed to be low maintenance, several deciduous specimen trees being the focus.

Reluctantly for sale, the vendors have loved absolutely everything about living in this home.

Intriguing from the outside and pleasing on the inside, inspect to appreciate this quality built home.

AUCTION MORTGAGEE IN POSSESSION Saturday May 21, 2016 at 12 Noon ON SITE - 9 SCOTT PLACE, INVERLOCH

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Teens link with bosses LEONGATHA Secondary College students and teacher helped shape the future of education in Victoria by attending the Victorian Tech Schools Summit at the Melbourne Convention Centre last week.

The team from the college’s pilot program Global Classroom outlined the program, explain-

ing how they are connecting local businesses, in particular Murray Goulburn, to students.

The program aims to educate students with twenty-first century techniques to ensure employers see the skills they need in staff.

Global Classroom is a subject that teaches students about the major principles and facts in core subjects such as maths, language, arts, science and history.

Talking education: from left, Leongatha Secondary College students Irene Thorson, Shem Murphy and Lizzie Harms took part in the Victorian Tech Schools Summit in Melbourne.

Teens look to stars SOUTH Gippsland Secondary College students attended a Starlab presentation at Foster Primary School recently to take a journey through space and time.

The Year 10 students learnt about black holes and constellations in the Cosmodrome brought to the area by Starlab.

Legal Studies students visited a Parliament of Victoria Bill debating session held in Inverloch.

Students role played a Parliamentary Bill debate, with students playing Premier, Opposition Leader, Speaker of the House and MP. Many students are excelling in sport, including netballers Jayne MacGlead and Keighley Starret.

They have been chosen to represent Southern Fusion at the State Championships in Sydney in June.

Both students have been raising money for their adventure and are running a raffle to support their trip. They have previously raised money at the primary school fete, run netball clinics and held board games at the Shallow Inlet Caravan Park.

Two school footballers recently represented Gippsland Power in the Under 16 competition.

Brock Cripps and Xavier Duursma travelled to Geelong and successfully dismantled the Geelong Helping community: Inverloch Rotarians, back, from left, Gerry Lonergan, Paul Everitt, Ken Fisher, Ross Wise, Ray Peters, Robin Warren and Falcons at Simonds Stadium.

Pat Barry and front, Amy Turner, Rosa Turner, secretary Ian Turnbull, president Isabella McLean, treasurer Ron Paice and Marilyn Warren.

Both students were excited by the opportunity to play on an AFL ground and represent Gippsland.

“It really makes us excited to play when you’re so close to the AFL players and their facilities,” Brock said.

Ms McLean said the club could not undertake THE Rotary Club of Inverloch celebrat- er; boardwalks that lead off the Esplanade; parCoach and school assistant principal Dean th this service without the support of the local comtially funding and granting a loan for the cricket ed its 30 anniversary on Wednesday Duursma also travelled with the team. clubrooms; developing the two Rotary parks; be- munity, particularly for raffles, the five markets night. ing part of establishing the Ripple; the previous held throughout the year and wine dinners.

President Isabella McLean said, “The club The club’s free concert in The Glade each rose garden entrance and now the garden at the has a proud history of service to the Inverloch New Year weekend is the club’s thanks to the roundabout. and international communities by giving grants The club assists many clubs around Inverloch community. and donations of over $1 million in our 30 years.

Anybody who would like to be part of giving with major grants going to the lifesaving club and “In our early years in Inverloch, we had a assistance to help the soccer club get established. service to the Inverloch community and be part major role in funding the basketball stadium and All clubs that march in the Rotary Jazz Parade of Rotary can phone Ian Turnbull 0408 549 866 toilet block which is now part of the hub. are supported.” or email inverlochrotary@gmail.com “Other major works have been the clock tow-

Rotary gives more than a million

Branding review launched SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has recently commenced a review of place based branding arrangements.

The review, to be delivered by branding consultants Copy Transmission, is an annual plan initiative of Council due to be completed by the middle of the year.

Council’s manager of economic development, tourism and customer services Danny McDonald said the review would culminate in a report containing expert recommendations for council to consider.

“This project is about providing council with expert advice on the most effective way to integrate South Gippsland branding, marketing and promotional activities into the future, having regard for tourism, new Fine form: South Gippsland Secondary residents and investment,” he said.

College students Brock Cripps and Xavier “To achieve this, the project will initially Duursma played with Gippsland Power at involve extensive consultation, analysis and evaluation of council’s investment in Simonds Stadium at Geelong recently.

existing branding arrangements, before developing a recommended approach to more effectively integrating place based branding into the future.

“Over the coming months, Copy Transmission will be consulting with consumers, key tourism bodies, local tourism businesses and local community groups to help inform the development of recommendations for council to consider.”

Two information sessions will be held in May for local community groups, business and residents to find out more about how they can get involved.

These will be on: Tuesday, May 17, Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, Main Street, Foster, 5.30pm to 7.30pm; and Thursday, May 19, council chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha, 5.30pm to 7.30pm.

To RSVP, contact Danielle Todaro on 5662 9200 or daniellet@southgippsland. vic.gov.au by Thursday, May 12.

Council praises bay bins THE first service period for compulsory six month kerbside waste collection in Venus Bay has ended.

South Gippsland Shire Council will now review the service to identify opportunities for improvement before the service recommences in November.

The compulsory waste collection service was introduced in response to community concerns around ongoing issues associated with dumping of household rubbish in and around public litter bins in Venus Bay and Tarwin Lower.

While household waste dumping in litter bins occurred all year round, the problem was particularly evident over the summer months and on public holiday weekends when Venus Bay’s population peaked and visitor numbers were high.

Council’s waste management supervisor Peter Roberts said the recently completed kerbside waste collection service had been a success.

“There was very little dumping of household waste in litter bins during this first service period compared to previous years, with no reported overflowing litter bins to council,” he said.

“Participation rates were high with most residents utilising the service.”

Council will not be removing the bins. They are to be retained by property owners for the recommencement of the service in November. Residents can choose to have a year round kerbside waste collection service at an additional cost.

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Backyard Bl tz

Enjoy your great outdoors this winter

Country garden to open to all A TRUE country homestead surrounded by a charming garden will be open for the public to enjoy on Mother’s Day, this Sunday, May 8.

Cluanie, at Koonwarra, is a gracious 1890s house overlooking a garden of maples for autumn colour, ginkoes and a wide range of exotics. There is an orchard with persimmon and pomegranate trees, and a remarkable food garden with citrus and raised vegetable beds.

There are sculptures, dry stone walls and arbours to wander through, all created by Anne Vale, a garden designer and author who has created this inspiring garden over the past five years.

“It’s a family home garden, not just a garden for show. It’s a garden to enjoy,” she said.

Guests enter the property via a winding driveway bordered by paddocks and contented cattle. The old homestead, sited at the top of a mound, is gradually disappearing behind a swath of greenery all planted in the last five years.

Originally called Lyrebird Mound, the property was renamed Cluanie in 1904. Though this charming homestead has undergone several transformations over the years, a cottage built around 1880 still remains as the main living room of a much extended house.

The current owners Michael Sidell and Anne Vale, purchased the property in 2009. Some modern necessities and comforts have been incorporated into their restoration but most of the historic detail and character of the original homestead have been retained, ensuring Cluanie continues as a tribute to the original pioneers of South Gippsland.

When Anne and Michael purchased the property, the garden was “pretty much a blank canvas”. For several decades sheep had been allowed to graze within the garden boundary, although new owners in 2003 had reclaimed the space and planted roses and heritage variet-

Passionate gardeners: Michael Sidell and Anne Vale welcome visitors to the open garden at their Koonwarra home, Cluanie, on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8. ies of fruit trees.

Since then, garden historian and passionate gardener Anne has drawn on the lovely garden that existed during the 1930s and ’40s to create the design for the garden you find today.

“It is an old fashioned country garden of shrubs, trees and curved garden beds interspersed with lawns,” she said.

Spanning just over half an acre, the garden is divided into various areas that emphasise each aspect of the house.

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The southern aspect has a circular gravelled courtyard and in the shade of the house Anne has indulged in many favourite shade loving plants such as tree ferns, ligularias, fuchsias, liriopes and hydrangeas.

The opposite side of the gravel circle gets full sun and has been mass planted with various salvias, lilly pilly, sparmarnia and eucomis.

The wide formal veranda on the eastern aspect has recently had the original iron lace returned, restored to its former glory after lying in a shed for more than 30 years.

The view from the veranda takes in a semicircular bed of flax, escallonia, ceanothus, crab apple and ginkgo.

Beyond is the orchard with a backdrop of both young and very old trees.

The mixture of shrubberies, perennial plantings and trees is set against a wonderful backdrop of century old oaks, elms and cypress.

Cluanie will be open as part of Open Gardens Victoria, a not for profit organisation that promotes the benefits of gardens and gardening by assisting garden owners to open their private gardens to the public.

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The business was visited recently by French cheese exporters who have been watching the development of Barry and Cheryl’s cheeses for several years.

From their small factory overlooking Wilson’s Promontory, Barry and Cheryl produce cheeses that have won more than 100 top awards, including multiple world cheese awards and just about every honour in Australian cheese making competitions.

They are also consistent winners at the prestigious Australian Grand Dairy Awards.

For Barry, however, the awards come second to the ultimate reward for any food maker.

“It’s a pleasure to watch people sit down and eat your produce and say, ‘Wow, that’s absolutely beautiful’,” he said.

“I love making cheese. It’s a challenge and that’s what I like.

“I lay awake at night thinking ‘what can I produce?’ It has to be something people will like, but something that is a bit different.”

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Living and working among the rolling green hills of South Gippsland means cheesemakers are spoilt for choice when it comes to high quality milk with which to make their products.

Their cow’s milk comes from Berrys Creek – from the same farm where Cheryl grew up – while their buffalo milk comes from near Woodside and their goat’s milk from Yarragon.

“The milk is very important to us, so we use hand picked farms with high quality milk,” Barry said.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Born to give

By Stuart Biggins EMMANUEL Kelly is a young man with such a positive outlook despite having so much that he could be sorry for.

Rotary Club of Korumburra president George Auddino said, “Anyone who is feeling sorry for oneself needs a kick up the pants.”

Mr Auddino was by no means advocating violence, far from it, but he recently found himself needing a jolt back to reality.

When he read about Mr Kelly he thought two things: one, “What have I got to complain about?” and two, “I want to bring this guy to Korumburra.”

When you look at what this young entertainer has been through, you can have no excuse for not making the most of your life.

Auditioning for the television music show X Factor in 2011, Mr Kelly moved the nationwide audience by singing John Lennon’s Imagine and moved that audience to tears.

The 22 or so year old – he has no birth certificate – and his brother were found by nuns in a box in a park in the middle of the warzone that is Iraq and taken to an orphanage.

Interviewed prior to his appearance on X Factor, Mr Kelly said, “When my mum, Kelly, walked through the orphanage door it was like looking at an angel.”

And now that woman is his hero: she brought the brothers back to Australia for surgery but fell in love with them.

“She gave me an identity.”

A bright star: Emmanuel Kelly is appearing for The Rotary Club of Korumburra at the They are now her sons and Mr Kelly says, “I sing Italian Korumburra Social Club, Bridge Street, Korumburra at 7pm on Saturday, May 14 in every day and every night.”

This inspirational young man will appear at the support of raising funds for South Gippsland Specialist School.

Korumburra Italian Social Club at the invitation of The Rotary Club Korumburra, to inspire people.

One of the Mr Kelly’s favourite organisations is Bully Zero Australian Foundation and when Mr Auddino explained in an early telephone conversation that every cent raised from his appearance would be donated to the South Gippsland Specialist School, the performer was sold.

Mr Kelly’s appearance will not be a straight concert performance but a more intimate encounter with a truly courageous individual and the opportunity for those lucky enough to be present to ask questions.

The Rotary president spoke with great pride about how the community has got behind its latest fundraiser.

Citrus Grove at Kardella is providing Mr Kelly’s accommodation, the One Stop Two Dollar Plus Shop is providing a centrepiece for each table in the reception room, Koringal Women’s Service Club is donating supper, Burra Foods is making a significant contribution including providing the waiting staff, and the Gippsland Wine Company at Loch is providing the wine with labels printed specifically for the night.

And all because the event supports a man they want to welcome with open arms, and in turn a man who is so enthusiastic about travelling down to our part of the world because by doing so he is supporting those less fortunate than most of ourselves - a man who wants to give.

Mr Auddino said his club was excited to have Mr Kelly as its guest and said, “At The Rotary Club of Korumburra we don’t want money in the bank. The whole idea is to raise money to give away to where it is most needed.”

Tickets are available from Burra Sports at 59 Commercial Street, Korumburra, phone 5655 1724.

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KATE Appleyard is reflecting on the world around her through song.

Golden art will captivate GOLD never ceases to be alluring and even more so when in the gold dot paintings of Venus Bay artist Milica ZZAA. Her exhibition Flight Home will be held on from May 2 to 29 at Inverloch Community Hub, 16 A’Beckett Street, with the opening this Saturday, May 7, from 7pm to 9pm.

Flight Home is an exhibition of works that are the products of deep, meditative practices.

“I dot by allowing every moment to be as it is, rather than directing the outcome towards a desired vision, accepting the moment as it is being created,” Milica said.

“Gold represents the colour of the purest, highest vibrational, reflective light. Black canvas represents the pure, silent, still, all encompassing darkness, out of which visions may be born.”

The opening night on May 7 will exhibit ‘Holographic Portal’ projections - gold dot paintings animated in a 3D space.

Milica is a canvas artist and a digital video artist. Milica has been a producer of live show video visuals since 2005, at major, commercial, multi-stage music events with patrons in excess of 30,000, around major cities in Australia and internationally.

The dot work is interlinked with the culmination of experience with 3D video meshes and visualisation over the last 11 years.

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The country music singer from Inverloch is gaining a name for herself after performing at parties and venues in her former hometown of Foster and beyond, and contemplating her own young life in South Gippsland with a guitar and microphone in hand.

“I love a good sad song,” she said.

“Country songs are very much about sadness or loss. Country is a genre I can relate to. I just love the slow ballads and they’re good to just relax to.

“I love the instruments, your banjos and guitars, and because I’ve grown up with it, it’s in my blood.”

Kate was raised listening to country music and the entire Appleyard family will head to country concerts at every opportunity.

“We are just crazy country lovers,” she said.

After playing flute and saxophone at school, Sharing stories: Inverloch singer Kate ApKate began voice and guitar lessons with Bec pleyard presents original works and covers Bone of Foster a few years ago and has not in her country tunes. looked back.

She wrote Change two years ago, about the challenges life throws.

“These challenges can make you or break you and will change you,” she said.

Bright Star was penned after Kate drove home one night, thinking about what story the night sky has in store.

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“We’ve been doing Taylor Swift covers.

She’s the girl I listen to and admire. She is a young chick and writes about break ups and boys, which is what I do too,” she said.

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Air attack on Spartina WEST Gippsland Catchment Management Authority is working in partnership with Parks Victoria to control the weed Spartina, with large scale spraying activities in Andersons Inlet, Shallow Inlet and Corner Inlet beginning this month.

Also known as Rice Grass or Cordgrass, Spartina was introduced in the 1920s and has since become aggressively invasive, competing with indigenous plants, degrading waterbird and fish habitats and restricting waterways.

Funded through the Australian Government National Landcare Program and the State Government Regional Waterway program,

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WGCMA CEO Martin Fuller said the Spartina control operation will involve large scale spraying using a helicopter.

“This program has been in operation for several years now due to a strong partnership between Parks Victoria and us which ensures land, estuary and coastal public lands are treated for Spartina,” he said.

“Spartina infestation is a major threat to coastal environments. It smothers critical feeding and breeding habitats that support birds, fish and other aquatic species, and chokes intertidal mudflats, altering their natural hydrology.

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Controlling Spartina helps improve natural estuary habitat for important fish populations, allows vital plant species such as saltmarsh, mangrove and seagrass to re-establish and improves the feeding and breeding sites for local birds and internationally significant migratory species.

The Spartina control program complements the work WGCMA is doing with landholders to fence and revegetate coastal areas, to control erosion and protect saltmarsh.

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Lack of water forces sales THERE were approximately 1,650 export and 250 young cattle penned, representing an increase of 300 head week on week.

The usual buying group was present and operating in a generally firm market.

Quality was mixed, with prime drafts fairly limited and cattle lacking finish still being consigned due to a lack of water at some sites across the supply area.

Heavy weight vealers suited to butchers improved 8c while the medium weight yearling trade heifers lifted 10c/kg. Grown steers and bullocks sold from firm for most up to a couple of cents dearer for the better end.

Results were mixed in the manufacturing steers with Friesians a little dearer and crossbreds a little cheaper.

A limited selection of heavy weight beef cows eased around 5c

with quality an issue, while the majority were lighter and leaner grades which sold firm. Heavy weight bulls sold to firm demand.

Heavy weight vealers to butchers sold from 306c to 328c/kg. A limited selection of yearling trade steers made between 285c and 295c/ kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 263c and 308c/kg.

Grown steers made from 272c to 301c/kg. Bullocks sold from 284c to 310c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 225c and 245c, with the crossbred portion between 259c and 286c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows sold between 145c and 202c/ kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 180c to 235c/kg. Heavy weight bulls sold from 244c to 274c/kg.

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Celebrating the Island PHILLIP Island will celebrate 150 year celebrations with Bass Coast Shire councillors Kimberley Brown and Andrew Phillips leading the year of ceremonies.

Bass Coast Shire Council appointed the two councillors to run the committee after they expressed an interest in heading the celebrations planning committee for the 2017 commemoration.

Council’s manager governance and organisation development Mark Brady said Cr Brown and Cr Phillips had been instrumental in applying for funding for the series of events.

“Applications have been made for both state and federal funding and we currently await funding announcements,” he said.

The appointment coincided with council’s approval of the Phillip Island and San Remo 20 Year Tourism Strategy draft at the April council meeting.

Cr Phil Wright moved the recommendation to approve the draft strategy which was unanimously approved by councillors.

“Cr Rankine, Cr Brown and myself watched the New Year’s Eve festivities in Cowes three years ago and we were saying how we must discuss a tourism strategy one day,” Cr Wright said.

“There is no doubt tourism is a key part of our economy. We are looking to make tourism sus-

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tainable all through the year.”

The strategy has been drafted by a tourism company in Queensland, which sought community consultation from over 300 businesses and stakeholders in Phillip Island.

“This strategy is something we will look back on in 20 years and see as a big milestone for the people of Phillip Island and San Remo,” Cr Wright said.

Cr Phillips said he was pleased to see the draft approved by council.

“This is a great achievement. By attracting different events we can drive the economy,” he said.

“I look forward to being on Phillip Island in 2035.”

Cr Brown said she was “thrilled” to see the draft approved after she attained $150,000 in funding for the project during her time as mayor.

Current mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said the strategy would also provide a long term strategic framework to guide tourism development and strengthen the local economy.

“The future of Phillip Island and San Remo as a sustainable tourism destination will depend on a significant investment in tourism marketing and infrastructure, both to reposition the destination with new markets domestically and internation- Big birthday: from left, Cr Andrew Phillips and Cr Kimberley Brown have been appointed to the planning committee of the Phillip Island 150 year celebrations. ally,” she said.

Ayr Creek plans in the pipeline FLOODING is one of the issues Bass Coast Shire Council wants to address in the draft management plan for Ayr Creek, Inverloch.

Council is seeking community feedback about the plan to help manage a range of Ayr Creek issues.

A council managed drainage reserve approximately nine hectares in size, Ayr Creek is public land with a constructed waterway and wetland.

Community members and the South Gippsland Conservation Society have made a significant contribution to caring for the reserve over many years to make it the valued environmental, social and recreational asset it is today.

The reserve supports significant environmental values, including vegetation and wildlife, and is popular for recreation including walking and cycling.

A constructed wetland provides nutrient and sediment management, and the creek must be managed to maintain its drainage function to avoid flooding of surrounding properties.

Bass Coast mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said recent management issues have included flooding and subsequent flooding mitigation works, which have led to adverse environmental outcomes and water quality issues in the estuary.

Other potential threats include sedimentation, erosion and pest plants.

“The management plan will ensure comprehensive consideration of the values, assets, threats and ZANDAH John Tatlock Campbell-Chip- opportunities for the reserve and provide a detailed pindall was born at Bass Coast Health on five year action plan to protect these values. The plan address threats including erosion, sedimentation, April 21 to Kristeenah Chippindall and Kane will pest plants and poor water quality,” she said.

Campbell of Wonthaggi.

The draft plan will be available for public comment and discussion at an open house event, before a final plan will be prepared ready for implementation.

The open house will be held on May 5 at the Inverloch Community Hub from 3pm from 7pm.

Everyone is welcome to attend and see what is planned for Ayr Creek.

The draft plan is available at www.basscoast.vic. gov.au/ayrcreek.

For more details, contact council’s environment officer Diana Whittington on 5671 2125 or email d.whittington@basscoast.vic.gov.au.

Distinguished guests: back from left, Fred Heesh, Wonthaggi North Primary School principal Andrew Strickland, RSL members Rod Gallagher and Rev Barry Smith and school captains, front, Amelia Whitehead and Kayne Grieve conducted the Anzac Day service at Wonthaggi North Primary School.

Wonthaggi North honours Anzacs A COMMEMORATIVE service was held at Wonthaggi North Primary School in honour of Anzac Day. The students showed their respect by singing Advance Australia Fair to open the service, which was followed by a reading of the Anzac Requiem.

School captains Kayne Grieve and Amelia Whitehead laid two wreaths beneath the Aus-

tralia flag.

The Ode was read by school principal Andrew Strickland and a reading of A Brown Slouch Hat was spoken by Kayne and Amelia.

RSL member Rod Gallagher spoke about the symbolism of badges and medals, which preceded the playing of The Last Post by Fred Heesh.

One minute’s silence was observed, followed

by The Rouse and the words ‘lest we forget’ closed the proceedings.

Milpara Community House news THE Small Business Victoria Marketing workshop will be on tonight Tuesday, May 3. Please call to book your place.

Next week is Neighbourhood House week.

We are very excited about what we do at Milpara.

To celebrate we’d like to invite you to drop in to share a cuppa on Tuesday, May 10. If you’ve CONNOR David Joyce was born on April never been, this is your opportunity to come 13 at Leongatha Hospital. Connor is the first and check it all out. Many people are surprised son for Russell Joyce and Brianna Telfer of when they find out just how much is on offer at Milpara.

Leongatha and a brother for Hailey, 8.

Our Computers Beyond Basics package covers a variety of topics and helps participants feel comfortable and confident in using a computer. This course runs over seven weeks and will commence on Wednesday, May 11.

Something new, Milpara is introducing handy women workshops. Our first is plaster repairs.

This will be an excellent opportunity to learn and get some practical experience in doing your own repairs. The workshop will be held on Saturday, May 14.

Winter is coming so why not learn a new

skill to help you fill in the winter evenings.

We are offering two rug making workshops this term. Saturday, May 14 is the Hookey Rug Making which is long narrow strips of fabric worked into backing material with a rug hook.

Tuesday, June 7 is our Proggy/Rag Rug Making which involves short strips of fabric worked into a backing fabric with a prodding tool.

For bookings and further information please call Milpara on 5655 2524.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - PAGE 37

Farming Insight Improving farm efficiency and profit

Sharing knowledge: Adrian James is presenting a workshop in Leongatha for livestock producers, looking at reducing energy and nitrogen losses and increasing production efficiency.

Making the most of autumn break

By John Bowman, DEDJTR program manager for productivity and farm planning services RAIN or not, strategies need to be in place to get a start leading into the winter months, particularly securing hay or grain supplies; get it delivered, paid for and stored before it gets cold and wet.

Fodder should be bought on an energy basis, so compare feeds on a cents per megajoule of metabolisable energy (c/MJ ME), landed on-farm.

Details of how to do this are contained within the drought feeding and management guides available on the Agriculture Victoria website.

Buying fodder on an energy basis allows you to better compare different fodders so you can make an informed

comparison, leading to a cost effective purchase.

Ask for a feed test certificate, inspect the hay if possible, view a photo and ask if it is last season’s hay and if it has been stored in a shed; these factors contribute to the palatability and nutrition of the hay.

A feed test on purchased grains is also highly recommended. Grain will work out more cost effective on an energy basis and is a good option for sheep.

Grain or pellets can be considered for cattle but will need a fibre source and careful introduction and monitoring while on a grain diet. Think about removing any passengers: old cows, empty heifers, late calving cows, the tail of mobs plus any steers that are finished or marketable.

The cost of pregnancy testing beef cows or the ewe flock, can be quickly recouped by culling and not feeding unproductive animals through winter.

The more you lighten off the feed requirements the easier the next few months will be, plus the market price is fairly inviting at present.

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It is difficult to photosynthesise when you do not have any green leaves.

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Once the pastures are growing and have used the initial nitrogen carried over in the soil from summer, be prepared to apply a nitrogen fertiliser blend or just straight urea to push the pasture growth along.

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West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority regional Landcare facilitator Sam Shannon said the workshop was specifically designed to provide practical solutions for farmers.

“The workshop is being presented by Adrian James.

Adrian has worked with livestock producers on environmental and productivity issues for the last 11 years,” Mr Shannon said.

“More recently he has specialised in livestock emissions, working with NRM North in Tasmania.

“Farmers will get to see a wide range of approaches to capturing energy and nitrogen that can suit any farm.”

Mr James said he liked to take a whole of system approach to farms.

“This helps producers reduce losses of energy and nitrogen at the soil and pasture level, then through the

rumen and intestines of stock, and what lands back on the pasture again,” he said.

“By managing those two big inputs more efficiently on farm, producers can reduce environmental and emissions impacts by improving productivity, just like changing a light bulb to reduce electricity costs.

“Of course, every farm and season are different so there’s no one size fits all solution.

“Better understanding of the whole system allows producers to pick and choose the best options for them, whether it’s faster liveweight gain, higher weaning rates, lower nitrogen fertiliser bills or better balanced pastures.

“I’m looking forward to working with local farmers at the workshop.”

For more information about this workshop or to register your interest in attending, please contact Sam Shannon on 5613 5978.

The workshop will be held at Community College Gippsland, Howard Street, Leongatha on Tuesday, May 10 from 10.45am to 2pm. Registrations are essential.

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BOOK. ‘V is for Justice’, A Crime Thriller. Set in Victoria. Local author. $15. Ph. 5662 4866.

WORKING BOOTS. Brown. Honcho’s. Size 8. $20. Ph. 5662 4866.

GAS BBQ. With hood & vinyl cover. 4 burner. $50. Ph. 5662 3042.

CAFÉ CURTAINS. One. White. 1800 w with fittings. Very good condition. $10. Ph. 5658 1050.

MATTRESS. Single. Firm. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 0447 580 155.

WOOD FLOOR PANELS. Locking panels. Jatoba.

Total srea approx. 6sq. metres. Each panel 14x138x1820. New. $45. Ph. 0490 343 512.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENT. Cornet b flat. Includes mute, mouth piece & case. New condition. $50.

Ph. 0490 343 512.

SCHOOL SKIRT. Mary MacKillop College. Size 16. $45. Ph. 0428 162 373.

SCHOOL JUMPER. Mary MacKillop College. Size 14. $40. Ph. 0428 162 373.

OLD FASHION TENT. No floor. 3.6x5.3m. In good condition. $50. Ph. 0408 008 371 after 5.30pm.

SWING SET. Outdoor. 3 pieces. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 0411 439 856.

ANZAC TINS. 6 all different. $50. Ph. 5658 1223 after 6pm.

SINK. Double bowl sink with middle tap inlet and left side drainer. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 5684 1054.

TV & DVD PLAYER. JVC Flat screen. 24 inch.

With remote. Pioneer DVD player. $45. Ph. 5684 1054.

GOLF CLUB SET. Right hand. $50. Ph. 0429 803 440.

CAMP CHAIR. Kookaburra outdoor leisure moon shaped chair. Blue. $45. Leongatha. Ph. 0487 238 907.

SURROUND SOUND. Samsung 5.1. Black. 8 years good condition . Needs x2 new cables and a DVD player. $1. Leongatha. Ph. 0487 238 907.

EASY SHAPER. With DVD. $35. Ph. 5664 2430.

EXERCISE BIKE. $40. Ph. 5664 2430 PORTABLE POOL. 4.5 x 2.2w x 1.2 height. Sand filter & pump. $50. Ph. 5638 8113.

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Berrys Creek Hall

60TH ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY, MAY 22 1pm - 4pm

Afternoon tea supplied For more information and RSVP by May 16 Allister Dowling 0467 079 774

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POSITION AVAILABLE At Takeaway and Restaurant at Sandy Point for an ALL-ROUNDER Approx 15 hours per week Friday, Saturday & Sunday Send resumé to jessica_bell123@hotmail.com

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School Cleaning Contractor Expressions of interest are invited from cleaning contractors to clean the Toora Primary School Cleaners are required to attend a site inspection to be conducted at 4pm on Tuesday 11th of May. Contract documents will be available at that time. Please call to register your attendance at the site inspection on (03) 5686 2283.

Contract applications will close at 4pm on Monday 17th April.

The contract will commence on Monday 24th of May. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

WOORAYL LODGE INC. 71-73 McCartin Street, Leongatha Phone 5662 2053, Fax 5662 3967 Inc. Assoc. A0025521Y

INDEPENDENT LIVING UNITS EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST Woorayl Lodge currently has self contained one bedroom units available for retired singles or couples who may be looking for accommodation.

Woorayl Lodge has a total of 30 independent living units within well maintained grounds and, on occasion, vacancies do arise.

Woorayl Lodge is within easy walking distance of all of the key amenities and services of Leongatha.

For further information please contact Phil Johnson or Carolyn Little at Woorayl Lodge.

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Better health, Better lifestyles, Stronger communities 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.

Palliative Care Clinical Lead Latrobe Valley, Permanent Part time (0.8EFT)

2017 ENROLMENT APPLICATIONS Please contact Jo 5662 3709 or visit our website leongathapreschools.org.au

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EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

LEONGATHA COMMUNITY PRE SCHOOL CENTRES INC.

Are now being accepted in our 3 YEAR OLD programs

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Browns Fertilisers is an established business, servicing farmers in Gippsland for over 30 years.

Due to the growth of our business we are seeking the services of a Sales Support Assistant at our Leongatha Depot.

SALES SUPPORT ASSISTANT To provide administration support to the Leongatha Depot. The position is Permanent Part Time - 16 hours per week. Previous administration experience will be looked upon favourably but not essential.

Applications close 7th May 2016.

Applications and enquires to: Glenys Cloke PO Box 226 Leongatha Vic 3953 Email: gcloke@brownsfert.com.au

An exciting opportunity has become available within the Leadership Team in Ambulatory Care at LCHS. The Palliative Care Clinical Lead is responsible for clinical and specialist nursing care to clients as well as assisting with the educational needs of the program.

You will find yourself working amongst a dedicated team of staff including Nurse Practitioners, providing complex Palliative care to clients within their homes and in nominated clinics throughout the Latrobe Valley.

The Palliative Care Clinical Lead is an exciting and integral role within the Ambulatory Care team, if you are looking for a challenging and highly regarded position utilising your highly developed clinical skills in the community, then this may be the perfect position for you.

For more information please contact Teena Twaddle Manager Ambulatory Care on (03) 51365444.

Applications close 11pm, Friday 6 May 2016.

• 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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LEONGATHA RSL Would like to advise that RSL Pension Officer/Advocate, Mr. Bruce Dunlop, is available fortnightly for appointments, for service, ex-service and veteran community commencing Thursday 5th May. For further information/appointments please phone 5662 2012 Please note: RSL membership is NOT a requirement for assistance.

WOORAYL LODGE INC. 71-73 McCartin Street, Leongatha Phone 5662 2053, Fax 5662 3967 Inc. Assoc. A0025521Y

Position Vacant - Expressions of Interest

PERSONAL CARE STAFF Woorayl Lodge Inc. is seeking Personal Care Attendants - Casual positions with the view of Permanent Part Time. Must have minimum qualification of Certificate 3 in Aged Care and be prepared to work all shifts on all days, including weekend shifts.

Applicants please forward a resumé to the Director of Care at Woorayl Lodge, 71 McCartin Street, Leongatha and include a current National Police Certificate.

Fertiliser Spreader Drivers Murray Goulburn Trading is a wholly owned subsidiary of Murray Goulburn Co-operative operating 25 retail stores and 8 bulk fertiliser depots throughout Victoria, New South Wales and Tasmania which service these farmer catchment areas with their farming requirements.

There is currently an opportunity of full time nature for an energetic individual with excellent interpersonal skills to join the Korumburra Fertiliser team in Fertiliser Spreading roles. Based in Korumburra, and reporting directly to the Site Manager, you will be responsible for providing excellent customer service and support as well as fertiliser spreading activities in tractor and/or truck spreaders. You will also assist with front end loader operations, fertiliser blending, inventory control and other duties as required.

The successful candidate will be strongly service driven combined with outstanding communication and relationship building skills to enhance a strong team environment. In addition, previous experience operating a front end loader or telehandler is desirable, whilst a current HR or HC truck license is essential for the role.

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful candidate that meets the above criteria. This is an exciting opportunity to join this evolving business with vast amounts of ongoing growth and development potential.

For further information about the roles please contact the Site Manager or email a cover letter and resumé.

Warren Lawry M: 0458 400 412 E: warren.lawry@mgc.com.au Applications close: Friday 20th May, 2016

Customer Service Officer Are you looking for an opportunity to jump on board the food boom into Asia? Are you customer focused with excellent communication skills?

Well here is an opportunity to join an Australian dairy company that manufactures infant formula, milk powders and dairy ingredients for sale throughout Australia and Asia!

Reporting to the Marketing & Business Development Manager, the Customer Service Officer will provide vital support to the Commercial team as a point of contact for customers, completing key sales process requirements, whilst ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction at all times.

Some key responsibilities are: • Assisting Sales Managers by dealing with incoming and outgoing customer enquiries • Leading the sales order process for all customers • Leading the Customer Complaints Process • Daily sales administration activities To be successful for the position we require a person with: • Previous customer service/ sales support experience • Prior experience in working with computer business systems (Navision/ ERP preferred but not essential) • Previous Experience working in Food Manufacturing environment preferred but not essential • High level of attention to detail • Excellent organisational skills If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly business in Korumburra then apply via email or post to: Burra Foods Pty Ltd PO Box 379 Korumburra Vic 3950 Or to jobs@burrafoods.com.au Applications close: 17th May 2016

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - PAGE 39

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EXPERIENCED COOK Central Café is looking for an enthusiastic, professional and reliable person to join our busy team.

Applicants must have: • Experience in running a busy kitchen / remain calm under pressure • Excellent time management skills • Maintain clean work environment • Be available for early starts • Ability to multi-task • Remain professional with both customers and staff at all times • Work in a fast paced environment Please submit your resumé to Veronica veastwood@iinet.net.au or feel free to discuss the position further in person or by phoning 0407 838 779.

Applications close Friday 6th May

7 McNamara Place (PO Box 760), Leongatha Ph: 5662 2296

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.

38870

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, LEONGATHA Ph: 5662 2028 L.M.C.T. 2714

Part Time Music Teacher Term 3 Newhaven College is an independent co-educational school on Phillip Island, offering quality education for students from Prep to Year 12.

We require a Secondary Class Room Music Teacher for long service leave replacement during Term 3, 2016.

For a position description visit: www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au Applications close Friday 6 May 2016

COUNSELLOR / ADVOCATE 0.6 to 1.0 EFT Morwell Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault has a vacancy for an experienced Counsellor/ Advocate based in the Morwell MDC. The agency provides crisis intervention, individual counselling and group work, professional consultation and community education strategies throughout the Gippsland region.

The successful applicant will hold a relevant tertiary qualification and have a feminist understanding of the social and legal issues pertaining to sexual assault.

A position description can be obtained by contacting Gippsland Centre Against Sexual Assault on 5134 3922 or email laura@gippscasa.org Please address the selection criteria to Laura Carson, Administration Manager.

Applications close 9am on Monday 9th May 2016.

Email your adverts to The Star ads@thestar.com.au

situations vacant DAIRY FARMHAND WANTED PERMANENT POSITION 36 hours per week Some weekend work required Duties include: milkings, machinery and general farmwork.

Experience preferred BUFFALO / FISH CREEK Phone 0407 807 082

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for sale

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livestock

ANTIQUES & Collectables inc. leather chairs, desks, complete 9 piece ‘Drawing-Room Suite’, cedar wardrobes, china, etc.

BOAT half-cabin fibreglass, 15ft Mariner with 55hp motor and complete with trailer. VG condition. Also Suzuki 7hp outboard motor.

MASSEY FERGUSON MF 30 gold. Petrol motor in excellent condition.

Ph: 0428-598262.

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

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

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

FIREWOOD: Split red gum, premium split red gum (small), ironbark hardwood mix. Pick up or delivered. Loaded and sold by weight. Utes, trailers or load your own boot. Ask about our shared delivery cost. 20kg bags to go.

EFTPOS available.

Open 7 days. Corner Charity Lane & SG Hwy, Foster. 5682-1508.

FIREWOOD - local messmate/stringy bark, cut/split, delivery available. 10 cubic metres $900, 6 cubic metres $600. Ph: 0437176187.

HAY 200 5x4 round bales, shedded, $110 each inc. GST. Mirboo North, 0429-681494.

ORGANIC Persimmons $2.50kg, Feijoa $2.00kg and hazelnuts $2.50 100g. Ph: 0433-776369.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200 x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662.

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HEAD CHEF MINIMUM 5 YEARS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR BUSY KITCHEN Must be available weekends and nights

FISH CREEK HOTEL Phone 5683 2404 and ask for Kevin Email: bigfish@fishcreekhotel.com.au

Full Time/Part time Positions

RETAIL TEAM MEMBER – Wonthaggi South Gippsland Shire Council

Operations Team Member Maintenance & Construction Ongoing full time position Fortnightly rostered day off $61,633 including super and allowances Relevant experience & licence/certificates essential Enquiries to Colin Williams, Works Coordinator on 5662 9100.

Please refer to our website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au for further information.

All applicants must submit an Employment Application Form and address the Selection Criteria within the position description.

Applications close Friday 6 April 2016 at 5pm.

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

A Part time and a Full time position exists as a Retail Team Member in our Wonthaggi store.

This position requires an extremely high customer service focus and a high aptitude for General Hardware/DIY products. This position may include weekend work and the successful applicant should be able to demonstrate the following attributes: • Outstanding customer interface skills • Strong merchandising skills • Ability to work with a sense of urgency • Excellent communication skills • Team orientated Previous Hardware Store training or experience would be viewed as a distinct advantage.

If you believe you have the qualities we are looking for, you are invited to apply in writing by Friday 13th May 2016 to: The Store Manager, Capeview Mitre10 - Wonthaggi, Cape Paterson Road, Wonthaggi, Vic 3995, or by email Edwin.vandenberg@cv-m10.com.au

TRACTOR Yanmar, YM1820D, 4WD, 863 hours, with carryall. Ex cond $5,800. Ph: 0429675145.

WINE BARRELS Wine barrels whole $275.

Wine barrels half $145.

Wine barrels eskies $275. Yarragon Ale House 5634-2367.

free to good home 4 BABY QUAILS Ph: 0421-976158.

POLL DORSET and Border Leicester rams, flock registered, Bruccellosis accredited, well bred from established stud. Can deliver from $180. 0428356376.

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KORUMBURRA RSL Thanks Members of the community for supporting the annual ANZAC Appeal and for their attendance at the dawn service, and 10.30am community service.

Kevin Moon

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

GARAGE marriage celebrant Jo Fennell SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

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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 LEONGATHA 130 McCartin Street.

Saturday, May 7, 8am - 2pm, Bunk bed, kid’s bike, assorted items.

LEONGATHA 24 Bent Street, Saturday, May 7, 8am - 2pm. Clothes, assorted household and florist items.

LEONGATHA 11 Carr Avenue, Saturday, May 7, after 8am. Plants, furniture, antique china etc, books.

VENUS BAY 7 Lees Road, Saturday, May 7, 8am - 1pm. Moving house sale, furniture, household goods, brica-brac, tools.

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Rain returns SOUTH Gippsland received a long awaited downpour over the weekend, ending the dry month of April.

South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said the rain was a welcome change however the corporation would continue to encourage customers to use water wisely.

“While Sunday’s rain was welcome, and relatively significant in comparison to other rainfall events over the past six months, much of it will have been absorbed by parched catchments,” he said.

“It was particularly important for farms and those relying on tank water, but for rainfall to have a marked impact on the region’s water storage levels a good deal of follow-up rain is needed.”

Korumburra water users are still facing stage two water restrictions, with the catchment currently at 48 per cent alongside Little Bass and Battery Creek reservoirs, which are at 29 and 42 percent capacity respectively.

Leongatha catchment Ruby Creek rose by 1.2mm last week and has reached 38 per cent capacity while Lance Creek, which services Inverloch, Wonthaggi and Cape Paterson, has reached 61 percent capacity.

Leongatha’s David Shambrook recorded 48.5mm of rain in April, which is just over half the average for the month.

“We had rain for 11 days and figures are down from previous years,” he said.

“Normally by this stage of the year we have had over 200mm, but we have only had 172mm so far.”

Mr Shambrook also recorded 19mm of rainfall over the weekend.

“Hopefully we can get more rainfall through May in order to fill up the dams,” he said.

Meeniyan’s Lindsay Fromhold was also relieved to have recorded 17.6mm of rain over the weekend after the township only received 49.1mm over 10 days in April.

“It was the rainfall we needed,” he said.

“There are still farmers who are in need of more rain so it was good to see a more normal weather pattern over the weekend.”

Mr Fromhold also recorded 49.1mm of rain over seven days on his Woorarra East property.

Fish Creek received slightly less rain than other towns with Neville Buckland having recorded 39.5mm.

“The average for April is 81mm so we are well down from what we ought to be,” he said.

“The progressive total for the year is 177mm when usually we would have had over 300mm by now.

“If you were to go back to July we have only had 394mm since then which is probably the driest seven months on record.”

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All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

engagements DOWD - ROSOS Sue and Sam of Inverloch together with Carol and Chub of Bendigo are thrilled to announce the engagement of Tom and Kimmy.

Lots of love and happiness always.

in memoriam MATERIA - Gaetano (Tom). May 4, 1990.

You are always remembered and loved.

Love your wife, Pina and family.

deaths WINKLER - Marg.

Life is waiting for death.

A welcome stranger to our group. Welcome for the relief it brings and heartache for the grief it leaves.

Thank you Marg for the laughs and friendship you brought to us and the many funny New Year’s Eves we spent with our families.

You will be missed by us all.

Ken and Sandra, Di and Col, Greg and Jenny, Ray and Jen, and all our families.

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

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

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Leongatha display home launched EXTREMELY impressed was how people described the new display home launched to the public on Sunday in Parr Street, Leongatha.

Principal of G.J.Gardner Homes, Gill Hardman, said there were very positive vibes from people who visited and she had no doubt they’ll be busy as a result of enquiries.

Seven sales consultants from G.J Gardner Homes were showing people all the latest home tech gadgets like LED strip lighting, zen light Opening a blast: it wasn’t just a blast from the weather on Sunday but the latest home offer- switches and plenty of other modern inclusions.

“The weather put a bit of a blanket on the day, ings were on display. Pictured from left, sales consultants Neville Toms, Aaron Rodriquez, Gill Hardman, Bradley Drew, and Garry Cox showed off the new G.J.Gardner Home in Parr particularly as we have had such good weather up till Sunday’s blast,” Mrs Hardman said.

Street, Leongatha on Sunday.

Despite this the company had 16 interested groups through, being a mix of families, young and older couples.

“Everyone who walked through was extremely happy with how the Fitzroy 244 looked.”

G.J.Gardner Homes will continue to have the home open to the public starting this Wednesday from 2pm-4pm and Saturday afternoons from 1.30pm-4.30pm or by appointment.

“We’ll keep it on as a display home for up to 12 months. The house can be purchased also,” Gill said.

Also for sale is the Stonehaven home, right next door, which is being sold by Leongatha agents Stockdale and Leggo.

| SPORT

thestar.com.au

Baseball fights the wind THE weekend baseball for the South Gippsland Miners saw a freezing meeting between Miners and Moe Newbor-

ough Dodgers at Newborough on Sun- ditions whilst the A Graders struggled with the rain! day May 1.

The Under 13’s saw Moe Newborough forfeit.

B Grade Moe 25 def. South Gippsland 4.

In what was a comprehensive victory to the Dodgers the South Gippsland team still held strong with some excellent hitting and defence by our three young girls, with Tasha Cocks taking a sensational catch in left field and Annie Carter scoring one of our only runs. Brodie Cocks yet again tried his hardest on the mound but unfortunately it wasn’t his day.

A Grade Moe 9 def. South Gippsland 6.

A Grade played an awesome game holding onto last year’s grand finalists all game long, with yet another stellar performance with both bat and ball by the ever courageous Tim Katz. Miners unA Grade: from left, Geoff Bynie, Jordy Knox, Oliver Ashkar, Col Knox, Stuart Mathieson, fortunately couldn’t hold in the at the end with some untimely miscues both offensively and deBen Smith, Anthony McKinnon, Tim Katz and Michael Adams following a recent match. fensively. An obvious focal point was the effort Tough going: Brodie Cocks pitches for the also put up by Stewart Mathieson.

• Leongatha Under 18s football Miners now look forward to a massive test South Gippsland Miners under extremely gusty conditions. against last year’s champions Traralgon.

The B Grade team was met with gusty con-

Under 18 Parrots tested

A TRIP to Bairnsdale promised to be a big test for the Parrots as the Redlegs have been setting the pace so far this year.

The boys started well with good tackle pressure from the get go.

Jake Patullo kicked the first with a nice running goal from 40m.

Bairnsdale was pushing hard, causing the Parrots to play catch up. Jesse Patullo had a shot after the siren to close the gap but a point resulted.

Bairnsdale scored the first goal of term two followed by a series of points to ‘Gatha.

The Parrots were doing all the attacking but as is the way Bairnsdale went forward once and goaled.

The ‘Gatha midfield dropped off their opponents, leaving the backs exposed and another goal to the Redlegs.

W Graeme scored a major from long set shot and the Parrots sparked again.

The third quarter was a stalemate for the first five minutes. A Bairnsdale goal was quickly nullified by Jesse Patullo to Sam Forrester and a long set shot goal.

The game was becoming physical and the Parrots were finding something. Sensational play by McGannon to Trotto and on to Jordan

Patullo for a great goal.

The last quarter opened with Harrison McGannon goaling from excellent lead up play. Bairnsdale replied and the sides traded another pair of goals. A defensive error close to goal cost the Parrots and the Redlegs goaled quickly again.

This seemed to take the wind out of the Parrots sails. Bairnsdale finally ran out 21 point winners.

A really inconsistent performance from the boys even though they were in the game till the last five minutes. Some patches showed they can really match it with the best, a return to form against Sale at home next week now the focus.

• Leongatha U16’s football

Top sides do battle THIS week it was a trip to Bairnsdale to take on the Redlegs, one of the strongest sides in the competition.

Both Leongatha and Bairnsdale went into the game as two of the three undefeated teams so a top contest was expected.

A number of key players were missing with higher duties and through injury. With only bare minimum numbers it was going to be a big test for the boys. Warm and sunny conditions greeted the players.

Match details After a couple of early moves forward the Parrots goaled first through Zach Reid, and Bairnsdale replied immediately. After a quiet period of play the Redlegs goaled again.

Brock Hastings worked hard and goaled to cap off good team play. Bairnsdale scored the last goal of the quarter with a scrappy kick off the ground.

The second term opened with a great smother by Paterson. The Parrots went end to end with great skills with a point the result. Paterson, van der Plight, B Hastings and Olden were in everything.

Great contested work led to Olden scoring his first goal. And again a quick reply to Bairnsdale.

Olden marked again and kicked truly for his second. Scores were level going into half time.

With only 17 players and no one on the bench the young Parrots were doing a great job.

In the third quarter Olden with creative play to O’Neill gave a chance of a score but the kick fell short.

Paterson and Olden’s great work set up Lamers for a long set shot and goal. Tom van der Kolk was playing his best game down back.

Cam Olden was clearly dominating the contest. Both teams traded points before a Lamers’ classy goal. McGannon to Lamers resulted in a point, the Parrots were on top.

Bairnsdale then rolled one through against the run of play to be within a kick at the last break.

Bairnsdale kicked the first of the last stanza and another quick one put Bairnsdale in front. The young Parrots were tiring and the Redlegs sensed it. The ‘Gatha laid a series of strong tackles for no reward.

Eventually the Redlegs kicked away in the last five minutes.

A great effort by the Parrots, competing for the whole 80 minutes.

What a thrill: these footballers enjoyed having a kick on Anzac Day at the MCG.

Leongatha Auskick thrill LEONGATHA and Phillip Island and Auskick footballers combined to make up a team and played at half time at the

MCG in an Anzac Day match.

There were ten kids from each area and it was a great thrill to represent Collingwood in the game in front of more than 80,000 fans.

Strong run: a Leongatha Auskicker breaks clear with the ball.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - PAGE 41

SOCCER | SPORT

thestar.com.au • Leongatha Knights v Prom Coast

The Knights take two WINTER hit on Sunday and it was left to the Under 16 and Under 12 Knights to weather the conditions.

The conditions came with a blast at Welshpool where the games were played against Prom Coast.

Whilst windy and raining, the Knights looked forward to playing on a pitch that was in very good condition.

With Hayleigh and Will away it fell to a number of 14’s players to help bring numbers up and we started with only 10 players before quickly being able to field a full side.

Kicking with the wind was as difficult as against it, as the Knights struggled to keep the ball away from Prom Coast’s keeper.

Forward thrusts needed to be directed wide down the wings and it was an early goal to Phil Smith that came about from such a drive.

With Ali Lanacaria and Caleb Chatelier pushing forward they were able to combine to set up Phil when he lost his defender.

The Knights second goal came from Caleb enjoying a through ball from Tom Roberts following some good play in the back half by Nicholas Bongers, Vince Trease, Jordan Rintoule and Kier-

nan Vandenberg.

With Curtis Rintoule released from keeping he was allowed to control the midfield and along with Adam Watchorn they kept the ball in Prom Coasts defensive half for the majority of the first half.

In one of Prom Coasts few forward forays it was able to pressure Knights’ keeper Sam Bainbridge and score against the wind.

The second half saw Prom Coast press more with the wind at its back which made life much harder for the Knights’ players.

Vince Trease moved into goal and handled the job admirably.

This allowed Sam to move up the field and the knights looked a better team playing into the wind.

Their passing game improved and they looked for each other in a more confident manner.

But it was Prom Coast that levelled with the first goal of the second half when its player was able to take advantage of a long range shot and put the ball into a corner of the net.

This spurred the Knights on and they attacked with purpose.

A corner kick to the Knights was taken by Caleb and sent deep into the penalty box where Phil was

Presentations for Inverloch bowls INVERLOCH Bowling Club’s Presentation Night to acknowledge and congratulate the winners and runners up of the various club competitions held throughout the season, followed the Skirts versus Shirts and Bowl Over Cancer Day on Saturday, April 30.

Congratulations to all members who entered these competitions.

The club president Ron Burge presented the envelopes to winners and runners up.

Thanks to Marg Flett who prepared the keepsake envelopes for this night.

Here are our Season 2015-2016 champions: Mens champion, Mick Bowman, Ladies

champion, Carol Hughes, Ladies’ champion runner-up, Lorraine Dowson, Men’s champion runner-up, Ron Burge, Men’s minor champion, Rob Howard, Men’s minor champion runnerup, Paul Davis, Ladies’ minor champion, Janis Parks, Ladies’ minor champion runner-up, Carol Waters, Ladies’ Pairs, Pam Sutcliffe and Linda Gallyot, Ladies’ pairs runners-up, Lois Luby and Anne Tschiderer, Men’s pair, Mick Coram and Frank Seaton, Men’s pair runners-up, Dave Roberts and Mick Bowman, Men’s 100 Up, Wayne Parks, Men’s 100 Up runner-up, John Thornton, Ladies 100 Up, Janis Parks, Ladies 100 Up runner-up, Linda Gallyot, Mixed pairs, Anne Tschiderer and Mick Coram, Mixed pairs runners-up, Val Davis and Bob Davis.

able to knock it down for Ali to score.

Knights held the advantage for quite a while as they continued to attack but couldn’t finish off some very good play to get the elusive goals ahead.

Late in the game Prom Coast was able to score an equaliser when the Knights defence failed to clear a ball fully and the scores were level.

It was entertaining match played in trying conditions.

After playing the start of the season in perfect conditions it was a harsh reminder that we play a winter sport.

The result was a three all draw.

UNDER 12 The Knights started with only nine players but with a big wind advantage they managed to be leading 4-0 at half time thanks to three goals from Patrick Johnston and one to Mitchell Bath. The second half was a different affair with Prom Coast then scoring four goals.

A good long shot to Hamish Box saw the Leongatha Knights win 5-4.

A great game team, under difficult conditions.

Knights are away to Korumburra next week for Mothers Day.

Chill factor: Patrick Johnson (foreground), the rest of the Under 16 team and parents alike, got a taste of winter at Welshpool on Sunday as wind and rain hit hard.

• Inverloch Stars

Derby decided by penalty Seniors Men

WITH no game for the Reserves this week both teams fielded strong line ups.

Being a local derby both teams really get up for this game and with wet and windy conditions it was going to be a battle from the first whistle.

Inverloch Stars welcomed Rohan Liebelt to the defensive line up and he added a strong voice and confident touch to the back four.

Inverloch dominated the first 20 minutes with several good chances and finally broke the scoring deadlock with a great looping shot from Barry Farrell.

Wonthaggi was playing well and with a great mixture of speed and skill began to dominate in the last 15 minutes of the first half.

A goal from N. Hakansson and a penalty to M. Lowe meant Wonthaggi went in to the break with a 2-1 lead.

This inspired the Inverloch Stars who came out with lots more commitment in the second half.

Another well taken goal from Barry Farrell drew the game and with several great saves from stand-in Stars keeper Eli Cousins, the game was hanging in the balance.

A late corner to Inverloch saw the Stars throw bodies forward and a ricocheting ball came off an arm and the Stars had a penalty.

Barry Farrell step up to take the spot kick and without hesitation placed the ball in the bottom Reason to smile: from left, Jessica Holland the captain of Mirboo North A Grade netball right corner.

A great game and strong performances by team, MP Harriet Shing the Member for Eastern Victoria and Bec Farrell, captain of the Trafalgar A Grade netball team at the opening of the lighting and resurfacing projects at the both teams.

Final score: Inverloch Stars 3, WonthagWalter J Tuck Recreation Reserve in Mirboo North. gi United 2.

U16 The Inverloch Stars played a great passing game in the windy and wet conditions but were outmuscled by a talented Wonthaggi side that

scored three goals in each half.

Final score: Inverloch Stars 0, Wonthaggi 6 (all of Wonthaggi’s goals scored by A. Htoo).

U15 Girls Coach Kathy Lagoudis was rapt to have almost a full team.

With some new players playing for Inverloch the coach was really proud of all the girls and loved the way that the new girls were welcomed to the team.

It was the first game for some of them but the way they played together you would not have known.

The Inverloch Stars team won 2-0 with goals to M. Plenkovich and T. Matheson.

U14 The Stars fought out a hard earned draw against Wonthaggi United with goals to T. Challinor for the Stars and J. Donahue for Wonthaggi.

U12 After a tight first half the Inverloch team found its spark and came home with a wet sail to prevail 8-3.

Wonthaggi’s talented midfield certainly gave the Inverloch team a tremendous challenge.

The tight first half saw Inverloch up 3-2.

Toby Challinor scored all three first half goals.

In defence Angus Murdoch was a rock and able to stifle numerous forays by the clever Wonthaggi attackers.

Tiffany-Blossom and Luca Spruhan both used the ball to good effect coming out of defence.

Playing probably her best game thus far this season was Saorise Lovett, who controlled her wing and made some incisive passes to her team’s advantage.

Goals: Toby Challinor 4, Oscar Ward 2, Angus Murdoch 1 and Luca Gleeson 1.

• Korumburra City v Phillip Island

City women win first IN wet and windy conditions Korumburra City Women’s team was able to get its first win of the season against Phillip Island.

Going into half time the City was 1-2 down but in the second half was able to turn it around and record a 4 -3 win with two goals each to Lucy Good sports: with Friday serving up a taste of winter, Saturday was a perfect day for foot- Macpherson and Chloe Rodda.

The other Burra teams didn’t fare as well as ball and a successful one for MDU. It hopes its win against Allies will see it fortunes for the the Women, with losses all around. season change. It is now two wins from five games.

The wet and windy conditions made football very difficult.

On a brighter note the Under 7 team again played very well against a tough opposition which had more players available.

The boys and girls worked well together showing great spirit to come away winners.

New coach Eve Geddes is making a great start to her coaching career with Korumburra City.

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Leongatha ladies THE course was in perfect condition for the first round of the women’s club championships, thanks to the course superintendent Dylan McMeekin, grounds staff and volunteers.

The committee has again elected to have four grades in the championship.

The first three grades will be playing stroke, while D Grade, in an effort to encourage more players, will be playing stableford.

The A Grade winner with an excellent round of 91/18/73 was Colleen Touzel. Anne Gibson, steady as a rock, won B Grade with 99/23/76 and Evelyn Indian won C Grade with 104/27/77.

The D Grade winner Isobel Sutherland won narrowly with 30 points.

In the championships, with two weeks of play remaining, Rebecca Thomas currently has a three stroke lead from Colleen Touzel and Toni Weston with a score of 88.

Anne Gibson on 99 is leading B Grade by two shots from Pat Pease.

Evelyn Indian on 104, has a 10 stroke lead from her nearest rival and Isobel Sutherland is only one point ahead of Barb Miller in D Grade with 30 points.

Down the line balls were won by Trish Owen 77 nett, Wendy Parker 78, Pat Pease 79, Toni West and Maria Bell 80 and Jill Steer and Fay Quilford 81 nett.

Nearest the pins were won by Trish Owen on the fourth and seventh (second shot) and Rebecca Thomas on the 16th.

Marion Bellingham and Noreen Williams both had an excellent score of 21 points in the nine hole competition, but Marion just got her nose in front on the count back.

Saturday, April 23: Winner: Helen Fraser (9) 35 points on a count back.

Down the line: Barb Fleming 35, Marea Maher 33 and Wendy Parker 30.

Leongatha Golf Club ON a beautiful autumn day, 58 players contested the final round of the Tuesday Championship.

A late charge by Bruce Gibson with 41 points was not enough for him catch Michael Thomas who recorded a best two of three rounds total of 77 points (41 and 36) to clinch the Tuesday Championship.

Doug Clemann on 72 points was runner up with Leroy Sharrock, Bill Bittlemann and Joe Lowell a further two shots behind on 70 points.

Michael Thomas, playing off scratch, also took out the A Grade daily event with 36 points.

B Grade was taken out

by Joe Lowell (16) also with 36 points and Bruce Gibson won C Grade with

41 points.

NTPs were John McLennan on the fourth hole, John Dalton on the seventh, Russell Williams on the 14th and Jon Smith on the 16th.

DTL balls went down to 33 points by countback and were awarded to Colin Martin, Robert Martin, Norm Hughes, Bill Bittlemann, Merv Stubbs, Steve Fisher, Jon Smith, Peter Waters, David Forbes, Leroy Sharrock, John McLennan, Mike Street and Mick Oliver.

Thursday’s Stableford competition saw club president Chris Leaver playing off nine had 36 points to take the A Grade honours.

B Grade was taken out

by Ian Barlow (21) with 37 points and Geoff Sherman won C Grade also with 37 points but in a countback

Shining glory: from left, Cathy Jones, Jeanette Diss and Rhonda Boyd from Phillip Island won the SGWGA Bowl at the Woorayl Golf Club on Friday.

South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association Bowl Stars: from left, Anne Gibson (B Grade), Colleen Touzel (A Grade) and Isobel Sutherland (D Grade) were winners this week. Absent: Evelyn Indian (C Grade).

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

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

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FIFTY six women from the South Gippsland district competed in the South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association Bowl hosted by Woorayl Golf Club last Friday.

So Me, a Leongatha clothing and women’s accessories business, sponsored this annual event.

Phillip Island won the event with a combined score of 105. They just pipped a team from the host club by one shot.

Team members were Jeanette Diss (39 points), Rhonda Boyd (36 points) and Cathy Jones (30 points).

In receiving the bowl the team members congratulated Woorayl on the presentation of its course, and in particular the condition of the greens.

The A Grade winner on the day, and also in the winning team, was Jeanette Diss with 39 points.

The district president Maxine Eabry from Leongatha Golf Club had an exceptionally good day out to win B Grade with 40 points.

A very excited Inge Giliam, and vice captain of the host club, took out the C Grade prize with 38 points on a count back from Fay Maynard, also from Woorayl Golf Club.

The nearest the pins were won by Anne Grist from Woorayl Golf Club on the eighth and Wendy Parker from Leongatha Golf Club on the 17th.

Down the line balls were won by Fay Maynard 38 points, Sev Piasente Wonthaggi GC 37, Loris Clark 35 Leongatha GC, Jan Beaumont 35 Wonthaggi GC, Fiona Curram 35 Foster GC, Dot Christie 35 Meeniyan GC, Trish Owen 34 Leongatha GC, Anne Grist 34 Woorayl GC, Julie Howard 33 Leongatha GC, Ann Poole 33 Woorayl GC and Chris Hamilton 33 Wonthaggi Golf Club.

The South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association executive would like to extend thanks to Woorayl Golf Club committee for hosting the 2016 SGWGA Bowl.

A reminder to players that the next district event will be the Foursomes at Korumburra Golf Club on May 20.

Grade winners: Maxine Eabry from Leongatha Golf Club (B Grade winner), Jeanette Diss from Phillip Island Golf Club (A Grade winner) and Inge Giliam from Woorayl Golf Club (C Grade winner) made their respective clubs proud during the South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association Bowl last Friday.

from Al Sperling.

NTPs were Leroy Sharrock on the fourth hole, Peter Walsh on the seventh, Ian Barlow on the 14th and Josh Hall on the 16th.

DTL balls went to 33 points and were won by Alan Sperling, Les Newton, Keith Finney, Frank Smedley, Peter Walsh, Leroy Sharrock, Terry Chipman, Geoff Maher, Geoff McDonald, Ron Paice and Bruce Cathie.

During the presentations, life member Col Sperling made a presentation of a hand-made trophy to Leroy Sharrock for his achievement of a hole in one on the 14th last week.

Saturday’s stableford competition was played on softer greens after Friday rain.

However scores did not reflect the easier going, with the best score of the day of just 36 points being posted by Chris Leaver in taking out A Grade.

B Grade was won on count back by Rob Martin with 34 points, while Phil Browne won C Grade also on count back with 33 points.

NTPs were won by Dave Forbes on the fourth, Russell Williams on the seventh, Frank Gill on the 14th and Jason Dennerley on the 16th.

DTL balls went down to 30 points and were won

by Bryan Sword, Merv Stubbs, Andrew Henley, Ray Burton, Russ Williams, Leroy Sharrock, David Forbes, Rod Brown, John Eabry, Trevor Rickard, Terry Chipman, Brock Fennell, Beau Van Agtmaal, Kev Castwood and Glenn Marsham (on count back).

Round 4 of the Esplanade Hotel Inverloch Super League saw a close finish between two previously undefeated teams, the Hawks and the Tigers.

The Hawks just prevailed 136 (Joe Lowell (36), Peter Waters and Jon Smith, both with 34) to the Tigers 134 (Norm Hughes (35), Rod Brown, Bruce Cathie and Geoff Maher, all with 33).

In other matches, the Blues 127 (Frank Smedley 34, Trish Owen, John Eabry and Bob Smith all 31) defeated the Pies 122 (Colleen Touzel 35, Neil Mackenzie 30).

The Demons 122 (David Forbes 33, Anne Gibson 32)defeated the Cats 120 (Ian Barlow 37, Wendy Parker 30), and the final match saw the Dogs 130 (Peter Walsh 34, Marea Maher and Andy Bassett 33) defeat the Saints 127 (Geoff Sherman 37, Chris Leaver 36).

Wonthaggi ladies ON a windy day, 20 players had a stableford round and while the conditions were tough for most players, Vicki Milner had the round of the day with a brilliant (37) 42 points returned to win B Grade.

Some other B Grade scores of note were Catherine Bolding (27) 38 points and Pam Hanley (27) 37 points.

A Grade was won by Pam Russell with a consistent round on (24) 34 points Birdies on the day Pam Russell and Ivy Ruby on the eighth (nearly a hole out) but won the pro pin balls.

NTP second was Sara Beale and NTP 17th was Catherine Bolding.

BDL went to Catherine Bolding 38, Pam Hanley 37,Marg Johnson 32, Sev Piasente 31, Dot Garry 31, Lorraine Paters 29 and Maree Anderson 29 Results of the singles knock out semi finals: Ally Adams defeated Robyn Wilkinson, and Marg Ryan defeated Betty Bowmar.

Both games were closely fought out by all players

Tough players: from left, the A Grade winner was Pam Russell and the B Grade winner was Vicki Milner.

Meeniyan ladies MEENIYAN played foursomes as practise for the South Gippsland foursomes to be played in a couple of weeks last Wednesday.

Winners, with a score of 82 nett and a combined handicap of 15, were Irene Holm and Veronica Park.

Runners up with a score of 83.5 and a handicap of 7.5 were Dot Christie and Andrea Thorson.

Balls down the line went to Jan Trease and Dot Elliott 85.5 nett (18.5), Heather Poletti and Fay Smallman 87 nett (24), Rita Wells and Gayle Brown 88 nett (43).

Championships start next week with A Grade hitting off at 9.30am off the first and C Grade hitting off at 9.30 of the 10th.

Top teams: from left, Irene Holm and Veronica Park took out the winning title while Andrea Thorson and Dot Christie came in close second.

The Esplanade Hotel Player of the Round voucher was won by Ian Barlow (37 points) on count back from last week’s winner Geoff Sherman.

Only the Hawks remain undefeated at this stage.

Round five sees the Cats (second on the ladder) pitted against third placed Tigers.

Wonthaggi OUR midweek nine hole competition had a field of 13 players.

The winner was N. Burne with 19 points.

Balls down the line: P. Sullivan 19, K. Bayley 18, R. Hender 18.

Our midweek 18 hole competition had a field of 39 players and the winner was B. Vanagtmaal 46 points off the stick.

Balls down the line: P. Young 40, P. Davies 39, K. Ridout 38, R. Francis 38, R. Bolding 38, G. Turner 37, M. Scott 37, I. Cunningham 36.

Nearest the pin 17th S. Kane.

On Saturday we played a four person ambrose with a field of 70 players.

Winners were J. Crellin, I. Sullivan, D. Wilson, K. Russell, a great score of 55.4 net, 65 off the stick.

Balls down the line: K. Jamieson, P. Brusamarello, I. Johnson, R. Sheean 56.25; E. Vanagtmaal, D. Vanagtmaal, D. Tilley, H. Adams 57.125; R. Yann, A. Yann, R. Geyer, C. Harvey 57.625.

Nearest the pin: 2nd M. Foster, 8th J. Crellin,

13th B. Skinner, 17th B. O’Halloran.

In pennant news our Division 4 side made the final and has a chance to go back to back. Division 2 must win in two weeks time to make the final. Division 3 had a great win but is out of finals’contention.

Division 4 is also finals bound in three weeks after a stellar year so far.

There seems to be a problem with two players on Saturday mornings. Your tee time is your tee time so please do not hit off early leaving your playing partners and ignoring the starter’s instructions, please Richard Johnson and Jim McEachern.

Monthly medal this Saturday.

Enjoy your week and let’s all support our pennant sides as they are doing a fine job.

Korumburra THERE were 38 players on Saturday, April 30 for a stableford competition, with trophies supplied by Harland Rendering.

A Grade: (13 hcp) M. Garnham 39 pts, R. Rees 36, S. Harland 35, T. Herbert 34, S. Rose 34, M. Webb 34.

B Grade: (18 hcp) A. Rose 39 pts, N. Alger 38, C. Wilson 36, J. Stein 36, K. Pope 35.

Nearest the pin: 1st P. Hornibrook, 7th B. Hessels, 10th A. Worthy, 13th T. Herbert.

Tuesday’s winner was I. Cash 37 pts and Thursday’s winner was A. Sargant 35 pts countback.

Korumburra ladies ALTHOUGH the weather was fine and mild, the wind caused a few problems in the first round of the championships.

It was wonderful to have 26 women playing in the daily event and many thanks to Norrie Little who provided some lovely and useful trophies for the winners.

Div 1 (0-21) was won by Lynette McIvor, 93(19)74 and runner up was Marg Clasby, 96(21)75.

Beryl Brown won Div 2 (22-29), with a great score of 99(27)72, followed closely by Joan Peters, 97(23)74.

Well done to Jean White, who won Div 3 (3045) with 114(45)75, and runner up was Sherrin Solly, 113(35)78.

NTPs went to Jan Hewitt, first, Lynette McIvor, 13th and Barb Twite with the second shot on the seventh.

As there was no one on the 10th green, Lorraine Knox was awarded the remaining trophy.

BDL went to Lee Clements and Jan Hewitt, 77 net, Judy Webb, 78 net and Chris Rickard and Barb Twite, both with 79 net.

Joan Peters was the raffle winner.

There is a time sheet for the second round of the championships next Wednesday.

All others, who are not in the championships, are welcome to play at the end of the field in their respective grades.

Next week is the May Monthly Medal and all players are eligible for this event.

Pennant matches continue on Monday, with Section 2 at Lang Lang, playing Leongatha and Section 3 at home, playing Welshpool. Good luck to all the players.

Two teams competed in the SGWGA Bowl at Woorayl but no wins to record.

Nine girls played Saturday and the winner was Judy Webb (18), 33 points and runner up was Marg Young (22) with 32 points.

Judy was NTP on the first and 10th and Marg was closest on the 13th.

Division 1: winner and runner up last Wednesday at Korumburra were Lynette McIvor and Marg Clasby.

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Basketball’s future rests on new floor SO popular is basketball at Welshpool that players are wearing out the floor in the stadium.

The wooden floor has been affected by water damage and general wear and tear over the years, and now the Arthur Sutherland Recreation Reserve Committee is seeking to replace it.

Reserve secretary Madelaine Mason told South Gippsland Shire Council recently the committee is also seeking a new score bench, seating and padding at the ends of the court.

“The floor is looking worse for wear. Boards have been patched and the whole floor needs to be replaced,” she said.

“We’re slowly raising money for a new floor but we’re still a long way off. Without some help, I feel the floor will not wait for us.

“It’s vital for the continuation of basketball in our community. To lose this would be tragic.”

The committee unsuccessfully applied for funding from a sporting grants program run by Holden and is now seeking support from council.

The project would cost $200,000. The committee has $50,000 and is seeking $50,000 from council and also council support in applying for

$100,000 from the State Government.

Council will consider the committee’s request.

Cr Mohya Davies said, “Well done on raising $50,000. There are a lot of scones and sausages in $50,000, especially in a small community and I hope council will be able to help you.”

The Welshpool Basketball Association has more than 170 players, from mini division through to juniors, intermediate and senior competitions, as well as skills groups and referee courses.

Players travel from as far as Yarram, Leongatha and Yanakie to take part.

“The club does not have a motto but if we did it would be ‘Fun and friendly’,” Ms Mason said.

“If you come off the court with a smile and you have had a few laughs, then the committee has achieved what it has been aiming for.”

Ms Mason said a new floor would enable the competition to cater for more teams.

“We had four new teams wanting to join the competition but we had to turn them away.

We’re trying to keep use to a minimum because of the floor,” she said.

The stadium is not only used for basketball but also for soccer competitions, seafood and movie nights, and private functions.

Aiming high: from left, Welshpool’s Arthur Sutherland Recreation Reserve Committee member Ilda Parry, coach, player and cleaner Lauren Mason and secretary Madelaine Mason are hoping South Gippsland Shire Council and the State Government will support the committee’s bid for a new floor for the basketball stadium.

The fish take holiday bait ANZAC Day long weekend fishing was graced by beautiful conditions with blue skies, warmth and little wind; the Venus Bay Angling Club could not have ordered better conditions.

In form: members’ first prize, Andrew Godfrey.

GOLF | SPORT Mirboo North Golf Club THURSDAY results: Competition: Stableford.

April 28 Day winner: Dave Woodall (7) 39 points C/B. DTLs: Tom Whitelaw 39, Tom Traill 38 and Peter Chapman 38.

NTP fourth: Dave Woodall.

Saturday results: Competition: Stableford sponsored by Chris Bracecamp.

April 30 -

Pennant results – May 1 Division 1 (at Leongatha Golf Club): Wonthaggi 5 d Woorayl 2, Lang Lang 4 d Korumburra 3, Meeniyan 6 d Phillip Island 1.

Ladder Wonthaggi ....... 5 – 30 (59.21%) Meeniyan ......... 4 – 26 (60.04%) Woorayl ............ 3 – 19 (54.68%) Lang Lang ........ 3 – 20 (53.01%) Korumburra ........2 – 19 (55.04%) Phillip Island ......1 – 12 (49.80%)

Division 2 (at Lang Lang Golf Club): Foster 5 d Wonthaggi 2, Leongatha 6 d Phillip island 1, Lang Lang - bye.

Ladder Leongatha ........ 3 – 21 (55.97%) Lang Lang ........ 2 – 13 (50.87%) Wonthaggi ........ 2 – 13 (47.90%) Phillip Island...... 1 – 9 (47.30%) Foster....................1 – 7 (45.39%)

Division 3 (at Phillip Island Golf Club): Foster 7 d

Day winner (A Grade): Ray Matthews (9) 39 points.

Winner B Grade: Ed Dudek (23) 38 points C/B. DTLs: Stan Evison 38, Stu Henning 37, John McFarlane 36, Bruce Evans 36 and Terry Bradshaw 36.

Second shot NTP first hole: NTP Fourth: Richie Taylor Sixth: Russell Pentland 13th: Ray Matthews 16th: Ray Matthews Next Saturday is Stroke – Monthly Medal – Count Putts.

Phillip Island 0, Wonthaggi 5 d Korumburra 2, Meeniyan 4 d Woorayl 3, Leongatha 6 d Lang Lang 1.

Ladder Meeniyan.......... 5 – 27 (54.71%) Leongatha ........ 5 – 26 (52.24%) Wonthaggi ........ 3 – 23 (56.14%) Foster................ 3 – 23 (48.80%) Lang Lang ..........3 – 19 (48.95%) Woorayl ..............2 – 22 (52.44%) Korumburra ........2 – 16 (40.60%) Phillip Island ......1 – 12 (40.60%)

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

Ladder Wonthaggi ........ 5 – 27 (54.93%) Leongatha ........ 4 – 23 (51.36%) Lang Lang ........ 4 – 18 (49.41%) Welshpool ......... 3 – 23 (52.11%) Korumburra ........3 – 22 (49.27%) Woorayl ..............3 – 20 (49.48%) Phillip Island ......2 – 21 (49.42%) Aussie Golf ........0 – 14 (43.80%)

Joining in: first prize for a non-member, Dean Littler.

Families clash IN two family clashes Leongatha Table Tennis team Vultures defeated Eggstatic 7-4 in a titanic clash between mother and daughter, Kathy (Vultures) and Michaela Campbell (Eggstatic).

The first game of the rubber went 17-15 to Kathy but she lost the next 7-11. The real battle for superiority began in the third game with winners being hit by both players as they struggled to take this vital game to establish a 2-1 lead. It was the cooler head of a mother that prevailed 16-14 which gained the ascendency to go on to take the rubber.

While M&N won its match 8-3 against BTJ (which incidentally, is playing about as well Fremantle and holding the

bottom of the ladder spot) it was the hyped match between Michael Holwerda and son Bryce that should have been the highlight.

This match was an anti climax, with the experience and cunning of Michael giving the junior Holwerda a masterclass in securing a 3-0 result.

In the other match MAM went down to Heroes 5-6 after the very experienced Martin Stone was able to out think the young Justin Alba to take the rubber in three very tight games.

Vultures 14 and Heroes 10 head the table followed

by MAM and Eggstatic, both on eight points with M&N and BTJ on four.

Leading players are Allan Robic 24, Dirk Holwerda 21, Neil Chilver 18, Bryce Holwerda 15, Mark and Kevin Dowling each 15.

There was a good mix of members and guests weighing in a fair range of fish varieties.

Unfortunately not everyone gets a trophy, but everyone wins when fishing in our part of the world!

Senior prize winning member were: First: Andrew Godfrey - silver trevally.

Second: Paul DeHamer – gurnard.

Third: Thomas Grech silver trevally.

Best elephant fish – Thomas Grech.

The Senior non-member first prize went to Dean Littler for a silver trevally.

The Venus Bay Angling Club’s next competition will be held on May 20, 21 and 22.

Visitors are always welcome to enter and can do so at the clubrooms in Fishermans Road, Venus Bay or at the Venus Bay Fishing Beach Surf Shop in the main street.

Reeling them in: members’ third prize and Best Elephant Fish, Thomas Grech.

Gurnad be different: members’ second prize, Paul DeHamer.

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Inverloch THE last Wednesday social game was played on April 27 with 30 bowlers.

Summer’s end: the winners of the final Wednesday social bowls at Inverloch were Joan Clark, Gail Applin, Jill Bateman and Carol Hughes.

It was a great turn out to celebrate the end of the summer season.

There were three teams that won both games.

Honourable mention to Pam Lawson, Nell Van Grunsven, Sue Nation and Joyce Arnold with 30 points.

Runners-up with 31 points

Go-go shirts: John Arnold, Mike Applin, Bryan Hensley and John Turner were runners up with Skirts v Shirts game at Inverloch.

were the team of Judy Moule, Shirley Phillipson and Lorraine Dowson, and our winners on 33 points were Joan Clark, Gail Applin, Jill Bateman and Carol Hughes.

The Wednesday match committee is having a well earned rest.

There will no Wednesday social bowls until the start of winter bowls on Wednesday, May 18.

Thanks to the Match Committee for running our social bowls during the summer season.

Thursday’s social game brought eight pairs out to play in doubtful weather.

They completed the scheduled two 14 end and two 10 end games, playing the 2-4-2 format, which is popular with leads, giving them a chance to skip” on alternate ends.

Winners with 38 points, were Leigh Dobson and F. Martin.

Runners-up with 35 points were Graeme (Doc) Pope and Keith Cousens.

A special mention goes to the other two-game winners, Malcolm Scott and Allan Johnstone with 31 points.

Thursday’s social bowls has only two Thursdays to run: May 5 and May 12.

We then revert to the winter bowls program.

The winter program will commence on Wednesday, May 18 from 11am.

It is a mixed mufti format.

The Skirts versus Shirts and Bowl Over Cancer Day was held under sunny skies on Saturday, April 30.

The format was fours and triples with some women having to don the pants to play on the men’s team.

There were two games of 12 ends played.

There were only two teams that won both games.

Coming in with 33 points were John Arnold, Mike Applin, John Turner and Bryan Hensley.

Congratulations to Allan Johnstone, Keith Cousens and Jack Miller who won with 35 points.

When all the Skirts shots and all the Shirts shots were added, the Shirts won with an overall 32 shots up.

Remember that some ladies may have contributed as they played on the Shirt’s side.

The Men retain the trophy again.

Thanks to all members who donated goods for the trading table and raffles.

As the proceeds of the day went to Bowl Over Cancer initiative, all members dug deep to help support this cause.

Auctioneers Jack and Neil ensured all goods were sold to the highest bidder. There were plenty of fines imposed to increase the money raised.

When the final figures were added up, we doubled last year’s effort with $1,000 being sent to the Cancer Council.

What a wonderful effort.

Presentation Night followed to acknowledge and congratulate the winners and runners-up of the various club competitions held throughout the season.

After refreshments, president Ron Burge presented the envelopes to winners and runners up.

Thanks to Marg Flett who prepared the keepsake envelopes for this night. Congratulations to all members who entered these competitions.

Fish Creek

Go shirts: Allan Johnstone, Keith Cousens and Jack Miller claimed the prize at the Skirts v Shirts game.

South Gippsland Field and Game RESULT of South Gippsland Field and Game Simulated Field Clay Target Shoot held on Sunday, May 1.

Fifty-two shooters enjoyed a 50 Tgts Sim Grd event on a cold, windy and wet day.

The high gun for the day was H. Kneebone with a score of 44.

The other placegetters are as follows.

AA: H. Kneebone 44, S. Silver 40.

A: J. Rooke 42, D. Gibson 42, C. Brown 41.

B: T. Hardman 49, D.

Munday 39, S. Perry 38.

C: J. Green 38, T. Strang 33, N. Collins 32.

Vets: A. Pattington 41, G. Hart 36, J. Jennison 33.

Ladies: K. Anderson 38, K. Matthies 36, B. Hart 29.

Juniors: A. McKenzie 34, H. Hamilton 29.

The next shoot will be a 50 Tgts Sim Grd event held on Sunday the 5th of June 2016 starting at 11 am at Hallston.

If you are interested in trying Simulated Field Clay Target Shooting just come along, you will be made most welcome.

THE last of the Summer Turkey Triples was played at Fish Creek on the April 28.

Favourable weather and good spirits resulted in a good time being had by all.

Winners of the event were Dino and Lucy Vignocchi and John Richardson of Toora.

Runners-up were Phil Stimson, Kevin Queale and Ray Czempski of Mirboo North.

Best last games were played by Jeff Pendergast, Ray McGannon and Ollie Crouch of Leongatha.

The AGM of the Fish Creek Bowls Club was held

on April 27 and was well attended.

Thanks to all who made the effort to attend or submitted apologies which were tabled.

Newly elected and reelected office bearers are: president, Tim McLean; secretary, Colin Bell; and treasurer, Maureen Napier.

Prize giving will take place in the form of a casserole evening on Friday, May 6 commencing at 6.30pm.

Ladies AGM will be held on Wednesday, May 11 at the club rooms .

Leongatha WEDNESDAY, April 27 saw the monthly triples event in action with some 28 teams taking to the greens.

The Leongatha team of Ray McGannon (s), Alan Easterbrook and Ollie Crouch were the winners with four wins plus 34.

Runners-up the Meeniyan team of Bob Wylie (s), Ray Coray and Peter Hill with four wins plus 25.

The best last game went to the Korumburra team of Jeff Coulston (s), Alan Cherrity and Bill Dorling with plus 22. The club thanks the sponsors for the day Nesci’s Transport for its valued support.

Saturday, April 30 saw social bowls in action in an event entitled ‘Mix and Match’.

The winner was Jeff Pendergast with 50 pts, second was Hoopy Deenen 47.5 pts, third Ken Lester 43.5 pts, fourth Trish McCormack 43 pts and fifth was Eric Thompson 40 pts.

Now that we have entered the month of May Leongatha club will run its winter bowls program.

Monthly triples will be held on the fourth Wednesday of each month commencing at 9.30am, BYO lunch, dress is mufti.

Pairs will be held on the second Wednesday of the month commencing at 11am, dress mufti.

Social bowls will be held on all other Wednesdays and on all Saturdays until and including Saturday, June 11.

There will be a two month recess after this date.

Social bowls will recommence on Saturday, August 20 and will finish on Wednesday, August 31.

Dress mufti.

Starting time for winter social bowls will be 12.30pm and names to be in by 11.30am.

Don’t forget the next Kitty Club tea will be held on Friday, May 6 at the clubrooms, 6pm.

Until the next report, good bowling - Jackhigh.

Mardan indoor WEDNESDAY, April 27 was another night of superb bowls attended by 12 members and this week we played double with six teams each bowling three bowls per player.

It was a pleasant change to playing two games.

The competition was split over three games of eight ends and teams were reasonably well balanced considering the calibre of players on the night.

Combat between the teams was fierce and whilst the winners seemed to have an easy time of it, the ends were fairly tight.

There were also some well executed shots played that left a few jaws dropped at their outcome, shots that had quite an ele-

Danckert storms into Monash Uni MONASH University Storm supported by its sister club Gippsland Storm Netball Club are preparing for a close encounter with the City West Falcons in the VNL this Saturday night, May 7 at the Cardinia Life Stadium in Pakenham at 6.15pm.

High gun: H.Kneebone was the high gun for the day on Sunday, May 1 with a score of 44 out of 50 in very trying conditions.

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Badminton teams selected AFTER four training nights the Leongatha Badminton Club has selected seven teams, with the emphasis on selecting even teams to make for an enjoyable competition.

Our first competition night will be on May 10, with the Bombers team having the bye. For further enquiries regarding the teams

please contact Frank Dekker on 5668 5285.

Our annual general meeting will be coming up soon with all members to be notified.

We hope all players enjoy a great season.

Teams as follows: Kangaroos: G. Marshman (capt), P. Munro, R. Newton, L. Missen.

Bombers: T. Bright (capt), Joel Langstaff, J. Newton, T. Ryan.

ment of risk involved, but hey, if you don’t practice at club level you’re not likely to have a go at pennant either.

Overall the night was a great success and I think everyone had a great time and the final result was a foregone conclusion with the runners up decided on ends won.

The winners with three wins were Jeanette Grady and Vito Serafino (s) and the runners up with two wins and 13 ends were Margaret Campbell and Russell Grady (s).

Well done to everyone who played and let’s hope we have as much fun next week when Wonthaggi come over for the annual social get together at Mardan.

Tigers: F. Dekker (capt), G. Kleeven, M. Patterson, Jayne Douthwaite.

Saints: G. Beer (capt), S. Johnson, J. Comrie, D. O’Brien.

Eagles: M. Timpano (capt), S. Helms, L. Degnan, Brae Byrne.

Hawks: I. Cole (capt), G. McGrath, A. Grabham, J. Knott.

Magpies: A. McEachern (capt), N. Grimes, S. Perks, Dave.

Back from left, Fish Creek netballer, Shannon Danckert, Ash Gill, Ally Kilpatrick, Daisy Hill, Corrina Emery, Emily Dwyer and front from left, Monalisa Groom, Tayla Shannon, Kaela Hughes.

Fish Creek’s Shannon Danckert who is on the team has now played two season’s with Monash University Storm.

She played for Gippsland Storm for five years and won numerous awards during that time.

Shane O’Sullivan president of Monash University Storm is very enthusiastic about Monash Storm’s start to the VNL season.

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High intensity cycling at Bena CLUB racing on Saturday was at Bena on the old highway past the former Bena School with riders racing high intensity Criteriums in graded bunches.

To add to the stress levels the riders had to battle a strong and gusty north west wind so riders were keen to find a wheel to follow at the exposed end of the course.

The club had several visiting riders swell the race numbers so there were A, B and C grades for the Seniors whilst the Juniors raced a handicap.

A Grade raced 45 minutes plus two laps, B Grade 35 minutes plus two laps

and C Grade 25 minutes plus two laps.

In the classy A Grade field the pace was on right from the start.

Shane Stiles (Warragul) and Will Lumby set a quick early pace.

However, that soon led to Rob Monk (Warragul) losing contact with the bunch.

Brian Sing (Perth) had a puncture and rode back to the start line on a flat tyre.

He was able to get a wheel change and get back into the race.

The field was ripping through the 1.75km in 2.30 minutes.

Meanwhile, Austin Timmins and Harrison McLean were having bike trouble and dropped out.

At around 35 minutes Thomas McFarlane and Brian Sing slipped away and opened up a 200 metre lead.

At the bell lap Will Lumby set out to chase them down but just as he was about to make contact they lifted the pace and raced away to contest the sprint.

McFarlane took the honours ahead of Sing whilst Lumby claimed third ahead of Brett Kennedy (Warragul) and Shane Stiles.

In the B Grade race the field kept a steady pace clocking in laps at about 3:10 which meant the bunch remained together.

However, after about 25 minutes the pressure was applied by Steve Allen and Leigh Stott and this saw Ol-

Wind blown: B Grade winner Steve Allen, A Grade Thomas McFarlane and C Grade Bernadette Fitzgerald emerged the winners from a strong field that gathered for Criterium racing in high wind at Bena on Saturday, April 30.

Timed to go: the bunch of Junior riders about to start their handicap Criterium at Bena on Saturday, April 30. The race was won in a time of 25.09. lie McLean, Kevin Feely and Nicole Summerfield (Warragul) lose contact.

Allen and Stott had a handy break at the bell and there was no-one able to mount a chase.

In the dash to the line it was Allen taking the win from Stott.

The bunch sprint was lead home by Darcy O’Connor in third then Gavin Slavin, Neil Walker (Warragul), Kevin Feely, Chris Rowe, Nicole Summerfield and Ollie McLean.

The C Grade field headed out at a two minute 15 seconds pace and that soon saw Greg Bradshaw and Dane Hebert in strife.

The solid pace also saw

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bert and Nick Blogg, five minutes to Harry Herbert, three minutes to both Zach Stubbs-Taylor and Jack Allen whilst Kaleb Jans was at just 30 seconds.

Sulli Herbert put in a strong first few laps and left Blogg behind, however, younger brother Harry was also pedalling well.

At one lap to go Harry had caught Herbert and Stubbs-Taylor had opened up a lead of 100m over Allen whilst the backmarkers were closing in.

In the dash to the line Sulli Herbert was not going to let brother Harry have the win and the uphill dash saw Sulli win by five metres from Harry in a time of

25.09.

Allen did a big chase on the last lap and finished over the top of Stubbs-Taylor to take a narrow third.

Thomas Fitzgerald took fifth place and fastest time (21.033min) just ahead of Jans whilst Blogg having his first outing at club level battled on for seventh.

Next Saturday club racing will start at Dumbalk and use a new circuit.

There could be several riders away competing in the Ararat Junior Tour, however, the new course and a handicap race for the Seniors should change the complexion of the club racing.

Korumburra volleyball

Locals make state final CONGRATULATIONS are extended to Faye Rowlands and Pat West, and John Sullivan and Alan Johnston, who played so well in the Statewide Victorian Simultaneous Pairs at Tarwin Lower and Meeniyan, they have now qualified to represent the South Gippsland Bridge Club at the final in Melbourne in May. Tuesday, May 3 will see the inter-club competition with Traralgon enter its second and final phase for the year.

This is a great Bridge and social day for both clubs.

Friday, April 29 at Inverloch: North/South.

First, the ever consistent and capable pair of Anne and Bruce Gibson with 63.75 percent, followed in second by Hannah Martin and Margaret Munro with 60.42 percent, and Clive Hope and Bronwyn Sund third with 57.92 percent.

East/West.

First, again a consistent pair of performers, John Sutton and Kaye Douglas with 65 percent followed by John Sullivan and Alan Johnston with 60.71 percent and in third place were Viv Westaway and Maureen Stiles on 57.92 percent.

Tuesday, April 26 at Tarwin Lower.

First with a runaway score of 69.63 percent were Kathryn Smith and Colin Cameron.

Anne Gibson and Althea Drew were second with 58.15 and third with a close 57.41 were Dawn Jolly and Ruth Stevenson.

Fourth with 55.19 were John Sullivan and Alan Johnston, a pair often in the top group.

Monday, April 25 at Meeniyan.

First, with 57 percent were Rachel Brown and Anne Williams, second were Clive Hope and Susan Ruffin, and third were Kathryn Smith and David Baggallay with 50 percent.

The Inverloch venue will have a busy fortnight coming up with the very competitive Club Championship Teams event taking place.

Please check our website for session times, classes and general information.

Visitors are always welcome.

Kerry Pritchard lose contact at around the half way mark leaving just Mark Bensley, Bernadette Fitzgerald, Kobi Merchant (Caulfield Carnegie) and Damina King to swap turns. By the bell lap Damian King had lost contact and Bensley was doing everything to shake the girls, however, his efforts were in vain and the uphill finish saw Fitzgerald kick away for the win ahead of Marchant and Bensley.

They were followed in by King, Pritchard and Herbert.

In the Junior race over six laps (10.5km) the lone scratch rider Thomas Fitzgerald gave up a six minutes start to Sulli Her-

ROUND 10 results.

A Grade: Warriors defeated Champions (2:0) 27:25, 25:21, 4:4; and Giants defeated Golliwogs (2:1) 24:26, 15:25,

18:23.

B Grade: Odds on Black defeated Gems (2:1) 23:25, 25:21, 18:16; Saints defeated Albatross (3:0) 25:13, 25:16, 25:11; Chargers defeat-

ed Knights (3:0) 25:10, 25:10, 25:10; HELP defeated Panthers (3:0) 25:16, 25:15, 25:21; and Falcons defeated Shark Bait (2:1) 25:16, 18:25, 25:19.

Girls’ night: Jaci Hartley, Serena Cope and Paige Richards enjoy the Stony Creek cocktail night. Photo courtesy of ‘Kurt Newton Photography’.

Athletic achievement: the Corner Inlet District Schools, Fish Creek DPS, Foster PS, Tarwin Lower PS, Tarwin Valley, Toora PS and Welshpool DPS, gathered at South Gippsland Secondary College last Wednesday for the inaugural Years 3 to 6 Athletics Carnival. Tarwin Valley Primary School was the first school to win the Perpetual Shield .

Pictured from left, Tarwin Valley Primary School captains Lucas and Jennifer with the shield.

Stony glam it up STONY Creek FNC recently held a cocktail night for its first social event of the season.

With the social rooms decked out and the Stony Creek ladies catering, a large night for all was predicted.

An enthusiastic and dressed up crowd

danced the night away until early morning to DJ Pinky whilst sipping a variety of cocktails.

A fantastic night was had by club members and guests with everyone now looking forward to the rest of the upcoming social functions this season.

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Alberton netball Results - Round 6 April 30 A Grade: Dalyston 45 d Foster 13, Korumburra-Bena 74 d Fish Creek 19, Phillip Island 54 d Kilcunda-Bass 20, MDU 91 d DWWWW 16, Inverloch-Kongwak 76 d Tarwin 21, Toora 33 d Stony Creek 24.

B Grade: Foster 56 d Dalyston 19, Korumburra-Bena 61 d Fish Creek 18, Phillip Island 78 d Kilcunda-Bass 9, MDU 81 d DWWWW 8, Inverloch-Kongwak 77 d Tarwin 14, Toora 52 d Stony Creek 18.

C Grade: Dalyston 33 d Foster 20, Korumburra-Bena

44 d Fish Creek 9, Phillip Island 49 d Kilcunda-Bass 23, Inverloch-Kongwak 39 d Tarwin 29, Toora 54 d Stony Creek 23.

17 & Under: Dalyston 42 d Foster 8, Korumburra-Bena 27 d Fish Creek 25, Phillip Island 41 d Kilcunda-Bass 14, MDU 63 d DWWWW 3, Inverloch-Kongwak 48 d Tarwin 7, Toora 23 drew Stony Creek 23.

15 & Under: Dalyston 17 drew Foster 17, KorumburraBena 24 d Fish Creek 22, Phillip Island 45 d KilcundaBass 15, Inverloch-Kongwak 69 d Tarwin 6, Toora 26 d Stony Creek 13.

13 & Under: Foster 35 d Dalyston 11, Korumburra-Bena 33 d Fish Creek 14, MDU 25 d DWWWW 4, InverlochKongwak 37 d Tarwin 11, Stony Creek 13 d Toora 10.

Ladders A Grade Dalyston .....................209.87 Kor-Bena ....................358.06 Inv-Kongwak .............161.84 Toora ..........................173.14 Phillip Island.............. 110.34 Foster............................ 73.11 Stony Creek.................100.89 MDU ...........................100.74 Kil-Bass.........................81.25 Fish Creek .....................65.71 Tarwin ...........................53.61 DWWWW.....................20.72 B Grade Kor-Bena ....................326.32

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Fitness: Emily Duncan makes a desperate attempt to save this ball for Stony Creek. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning-@ fourcornersframing.biz

Foster..........................185.37 Inv-Kongwak .............156.50 Phillip Island..............156.08 Toora ..........................184.75 Dalyston .......................76.73 MDU ...........................121.65 Kil-Bass.........................52.46 Fish Creek .....................66.67 Stony Creek...................81.05 Tarwin ...........................53.23 DWWWW.....................13.20 C Grade Kor-Bena ....................218.45 Dalyston .....................202.96 MDU ...........................170.15 Toora ..........................130.82 Inv-Kongwak ............. 111.00 Phillip Island................83.94 Foster...........................105.36 Tarwin .........................103.47 Stony Creek...................75.10 Fish Creek .....................62.44 Kil-Bass.........................43.35 17 & Under Dalyston .....................285.22 Kor-Bena ....................206.20 Inv-Kongwak .............197.12 Foster..........................146.76 Phillip Island..............108.67 MDU ...........................128.40 Kil-Bass.........................70.00 Fish Creek ...................105.88 Toora .............................61.06 Tarwin ...........................63.16 Stony Creek...................48.45 DWWWW.....................22.05 15 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............397.26 MDU ...........................204.04 Kor-Bena ....................141.44 Toora ............................ 99.11 Foster..........................100.74 Phillip Island.............. 117.39 Stony Creek...................72.84 Dalyston ........................69.92 Fish Creek .....................69.72 Tarwin ...........................45.37 Kil-Bass.........................76.55 13 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............438.89 Phillip Island..............250.00 Foster..........................231.25 Tarwin ........................175.00 Fish Creek ..................147.62 Kor-Bena ....................184.09 Dalyston ........................98.89 Stony Creek...................26.71 MDU .............................53.33 Toora .............................41.54 DWWWW.....................19.57

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Mirboo North netball Round 4 results U15 Mirboo North 28 def by Trafalgar 37 Best: Jaime Chila, Chloe Palmer.

It was a tight game against a tough opponent.

Everyone played their role and was a big improvement from last week.

A hard fought game in which the final score does not reflect how close the game was.

players in a tight game.

Well done for staying tough against a physical opposition, you are all improving every week.

D Grade Mirboo North 28 def by Trafalgar 33 Best: Mikaeli Hilliar, Katie Symmons.

There were some great passages of play in another tough game. Let’s get to training and keep working hard.

U17

C Grade

Mirboo North 24 def by Trafalgar 29 Best: Sienna Falkingham, Tylah Wilkins.

Awesome effort by all

Mirboo North 14 def by Trafalgar 33 Best: Alexia Andrews, Amy Louise.

Well done boys.

B Grade

A Grade

Mirboo North 37 d Trafalgar 33 Best: Ashlee Hilliar, Kylie Peters.

A well fought game.

Perseverance and determination resulted with a win in a close game.

Mirboo North 45 d Trafalgar 41 Best: Jess Le Page, Charlie Chila.

A slow start, but lots of positives to take into the next round.

Parrots netball A Grade Leongatha 39 d Bairnsdale 35

Auction player - Kelly Gannon. Awards: SG Therapy - Kelly Gannon, Mika & Max - Sally Trease.

It was a strong game, extremely physical and decisions very unpredictable, but we hung in there and pushed through all barriers.

Let’s all focus on the positives, train hard and do it all again next week against Sale.Great result.

Go Parrots.

B Grade Leongatha 51 d Bairnsdale 38

Auction player - Abby Dowd. Awards: Mika & Max - Abby Dowd, Rusty Windmill - Rachel Cameron.

A strong fought out win in the heat. Great to come

home with the four points.

Great game by Abby Dowd and Rachel Cameron changing the intensity of the game.

Great things to work on for the coming weeks.

C Grade

light - Makenzi Gourlay, Discount King - Mia Deenen.

Our second win of the season and we all worked hard in the heat and had fun. Go Parrots.

Under 15

Leongatha 36 d Bairnsdale 9

Auction player - Ashlee Van Rooy. Awards: Evans Petroleum - Ashlee Van Rooy, Gippsland Nails Nikya Wright.

Awesome work girls, our hard work has finally paid off and we have come away with a great win.

Our work all down the court was fantastic and it really showed we put in 110 percent.

Under 13 Leongatha 23 d Bairnsdale 10

Awards: Baker’s De-

Leongatha 31 d Bairnsdale 29

Awards: Serafino’s Keely Price, Baker’s Delight - Alicia Marshman.

Our first win of the season. We went hard from the start to the end. Go Parrots.

Under 17 Bairnsdale 36 d Leongatha 20

Awards: Baker’s Delight - Brooke Materia, Sports First - Ashlee Giliam.

Bad luck Parrots. Great effort in the heat, with a fantastic first half. Let’s get ready for Sale next week.

Gippsland netball Results - Round 4

LDNA netball Results - Saturday, April 30 11 & Under Section 1: Meeniyan & District 11 d Mt Eccles Pink 6, Mirboo North 12 drew Parrots 12, St Laurence 5 d Town 3, Mt Eccles Purple 7 d Mt Eccles Silver 4.

11 & Under Section 2: Mt Eccles 11 d St Laurence 3, Mirboo North 5 d Town 3.

13 & Under: Town Black 16 d Meeniyan & District 11, Parrots 12 d Mt Eccles Blue 3, Mirboo North Purple 16 d Mt Eccles Purple 14, Mirboo North Gold 34 d St Laurence Yellow 0, Town Tangerine 13 d St Laurence Maroon 11.

15 & Under: St Laurence Blue 18 d Town Green 10, Meeniyan & District 19 drew St Laurence Maroon 19, Mirboo North 26 d Mt Eccles Blue 11.

17 & Under / C Grade: Town Black 29 d St Laurence 21, Mt Eccles Navy 41 d Town Tangerine 26.

Open: St Laurence Maroon 27 drew Mt Eccles White 27, St Laurence Gold 26 d MDU Demons 24, Town Tangerine 46 d Meeniyan & District 29, Mirboo North 54 d Town Black 48.

My ball: A Grade goal shooter Taylah Brown wrestles for possession of the ball. It was a win to Leongatha in this grade 39-35 in a close one. Photo courtesy Bairnsdale Advertiser.

Grace: Jessica Holland shoots as Erika Mason stretches to thwart the attempt.

A Grade: Moe 49 d Wonthaggi Power 44, Traralgon 60 d Sale 40, Morwell 67 d Warragul 20, Drouin 59 d Maffra 39, Leongatha 39 d Bairnsdale 35.

B Grade: Moe 45 d Wonthaggi Power 42, Maffra 57 d Drouin 51, Morwell 57 d Warragul 45, Leongatha 51 d Bairnsdale 48, Traralgon 50 d Sale 31.

C Grade: Wonthaggi Power 35 d Moe 34, Leongatha 36 d Bairnsdale 12, Maffra 44 d Drouin 29, Traralgon 49 d Sale 43, Morwell 41 d Warragul 20.

Under 17: Moe 49 d Wonthaggi Power 25, Bairnsdale 36 d Leongatha 20, Drouin 27 d Maffra 23, Sale 45 d Traralgon 37, Morwell 28 d Warragul 23.

Under 15: Wonthaggi Power 39 d Moe 26, Leongatha 31 d Bairnsdale 29, Maffra 66 d Drouin 23, Traralgon 34 d Sale 28, Morwell 27 d Warragul 20.

Under 13: Moe 39 d

Wonthaggi Power 22, Leongatha 23 d Bairnsdale 10, Maffra 42 d Drouin 15, Sale 38 d Traralgon 20, Warragul 34 d Morwell 21.

Ladders A Grade Morwell ......................193.04 Traralgon ...................140.61 Drouin ........................152.24 Moe .............................122.70 Leongatha ....................97.84 Sale................................75.00 Maffra............................90.40 Wonthaggi Power ..........83.68 Bairnsdale .....................81.44 Warragul ........................38.96 B Grade Traralgon ...................138.78 Maffra ........................ 117.75 Morwell ......................109.29 Leongatha .................. 111.76 Moe .............................107.47 Drouin .........................100.51 Bairnsdale .....................98.40 Wonthaggi Power ..........83.96 Sale................................83.76 Warragul ........................68.78 C Grade Maffra ........................141.32 Moe .............................137.96 Traralgon ...................121.48 Sale ............................. 113.33 Wonthaggi Power ......106.57 Drouin ...........................94.93

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Leongatha......................97.81 Morwell .........................90.15 Bairnsdale .....................58.33 Warragul ........................57.14 Under 17 Moe .............................180.58 Sale .............................178.10 Drouin ........................154.95 Bairnsdale ..................108.26 Wonthaggi Power ........84.97 Maffra............................83.05 Traralgon .......................92.05 Morwell .........................64.94 Warragul ........................64.19 Leongatha......................57.82 Under 15 Wonthaggi Power ......152.88 Maffra ........................179.66 Moe .............................128.57 Traralgon ...................128.07 Bairnsdale ..................161.26 Sale................................88.28 Morwell .........................80.99 Drouin ...........................65.96 Leongatha......................64.85 Warragul ........................37.16 Under 13 Sale .............................315.25 Moe .............................164.63 Drouin ........................106.58 Maffra ........................100.82 Leongatha ..................140.63 Bairnsdale ...................104.40 Wonthaggi Power ..........73.79 Warragul ........................69.81 Traralgon .......................53.93 Morwell .........................39.66

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thestar.com.au • Mirboo North v Trafalgar

Trafalgar sinks to new low ROUND four of Mid Gippsland football saw a hard-running and well-oiled Mirboo North machine, slaughter Trafalgar by 127 points at Tigerland on Saturday.

Following their errorridden loss, the Bloods are on the bottom of the ladder, with no wins and a paltry percentage of 33.39.

Since joining the MGFL in 1969, Trafalgar has won nine premierships from 22 grand final appearances, but now faces the prospect of missing the finals for only the 11th time in 48 years.

Big-hearted veteran warhorse, Chris De Haas, led the Bloods onto the field in his 400th club game.

De Haas duly pulled down some trademark overhead intercept marks across half back and battled valiantly in the ruck, in a typically brave per-

formance for his beleaguered team.

The Bloods were on the ball early, but they soon went off the boil after scoring the opening goal.

Mirboo North welcomed back four-time premiership star, Kris Berchtold, who booted seven impressive goals in his first game of the season.

The Tigers’ multi-pronged attack featured 10 individual goal scorers, who took it in turns to rattle and expose Trafalgar’s shaky defensive structures.

Mirboo North’s tackling pressure, level of intensity in the contests and clarity of focus, were far more advanced than anything the Bloods could produce.

Experienced Trafalgar coach, Dale Burridge, tried nearly every tactic in the coaching manual to dim the Tigers’ authority.

However, nothing much was going right for the Bloods, because almost everyone was

SENIORS Mirboo North 26.19.175 Trafalgar 7.6.48

THIRDS Trafalgar 10.6.66 Mirboo North 9.5.59

Mirboo North goals: K. Berchtold 7, Z. Kilgower 5, L. Palmer 4, J. Blair 2, J. Giardina 2, J. Robertson 2, D. Lockie 1, D. Taylor 1, J. Allan 1, H. Kerr 1.

Trafalgar goals: M. Robertson 3, T. Leys 3, L. Weymouth 1.

Mirboo North best: Z. Kilgower, K. Berchtold, H. Kerr, L. Palmer, S. Peters, J. Robertson.

Trafalgar best: C. Noonan, T. Leys, J. Hines, B. Dawson, B. Tullett, D. Puglia.

Trafalgar goals: L. Farrell 3, J. Morrow 2, C. Beckett 1, B. Bosman 1, J. Serramondi 1, A. McIver 1.

Mirboo North goals: J. Mason 2, Z. Bell 2, R. Lowrie 1, J. Hohmann 1, C. Rudling 1, B. Thomson 1, L. Oddy 1.

Trafalgar best: T. Wilson, D. Connaughton, A. McIver, B. Hunt, T. Sampson, C. Walkinshaw.

Mirboo North best: K. Wilson, L. Swallow, L. Barry, L. Taylor, R. Kratzat, D. Huynh.

RESERVES Mirboo North 21.13.139 Trafalgar 8.3.51 Mirboo North goals: M. Stewart 7, J. Robins 3, J. Porter 2, C. Williams 2, D. Banks 2, J. Graeme 2, C. Le Page 1, S. Lawson 1, M. Green 1.

Trafalgar goals: A. Marx 2, D. Heathcote 1, P. Bartlett 1, J. Dawson 1, B. Heywood 1, J. Holdsworth 1, G. McMahon 1.

Mirboo North best: S. Lawson, M. Stewart, C. Le Page, J. Robins, A. Miller, B. Jackson.

Trafalgar best: J. King, B. Heywood, G. McMahon, A. Marx, D. Heathcote, C. Lee.

FOURTHS Mirboo North 11.8.74 Trafalgar 7.5.47 Mirboo North goals: F. Austin 3, J. Mason 2, A. Krausz 1, L. Stothart 1, C. White 1, S. Kennedy 1, R. Kratzat 1, R. Lowrie 1.

Trafalgar goals: Z. Brown 3, D. Young 2, N. Byrne 1, B. Radford 1.

Mirboo North best: R. Lowrie, C. White, J. Mason, R. Kratzat, F. Austin.

Trafalgar best: B. Radford, D. Young, J. Moore, N. Byrne, L. Harman-Dorney, W. Bajada.

Athleticism: Tiger, Kristopher Berchtold shows a turn of speed to be first to the ball and in front. He booted seven for the game with Mirboo North outclassing the hapless Bloods all over the ground. making costly mistakes at crucial moments.

Trafalgar’s game plan creations weren’t matching the script often enough to worry the Tigers.

As it went about its business in a purposeful way, Mirboo North ensured possessions didn’t come on a platter for the visitors.

Mirboo North kicked 3.9 to lead by 13 points at quarter-time and at the long break, its advantage had jumped to 39 points.

The only areas of concern for Mirboo North were inaccuracy in front of goal and tardiness in forming its specified zones.

Zac Kilgower, was a nightmare for Trafalgar with five goals from centre half forward, plus his accurate hand and foot feed offs to teammates en route to the big white sticks.

During the third quarter, the Bloods were outgunned and forced to play Russian roulette football, where they hoped, rather than expected, to find a red and white jumper.

Mirboo North’s tenacity, purpose and endeavor, had

taken a toll on the struggling Bloods, who continually butchered their disposals.

A major each from Matt Robertson and Lincoln Weymouth, late in the term, was no answer to Mirboo North’s dominant eight goal haul.

Being content with a 79 point lead at the last change wasn’t an option for the Tigers as coach Clancy Bennett insisted their zones needed to function better.

Accordingly, there was no ‘going through the motions’

by Mirboo North in the final quarter.

Instead it was raining goals for the Tigers as Hudson Kerr, Josh Taylor, Luke Palmer, Shane Peters and Jack Robertson ran amok in search of Berchtold, Kilgower and Jesse Giardina.

Mirboo North proceeded to slam on 10.2 to 2.0 with quick running play through the corridor and around the flanks.

Damien Lockie recorded his first Senior goal for the Tigers after Kerr, Dwayne Gunn, Dom Pinneri, Riley Oddy and Daniel Taylor fluently transported the footy to him.

With fatigue setting in, the Bloods had no run left in their legs and some of their exit strategies from the back 50 were riskier than getting married at first sight.

Connor Noonan, Tyson Leys, Jamie Hines and Brendan Dawson defiantly battled it out for the Bloods, with Robertson and Leys registering their third goals for the afternoon.

But there was no stopping the purpose-driven Tigers who were working as hard at the finish, as they were at the beginning of the match.

Reserves Mirboo North was off to a flier after new full-forward, Mitchell Stewart, booted five superb goals in the opening quarter.

A butcher by trade, the rugged Stewart finished with seven majors, after carving up the Bloods’ defence like a knife slicing through a juicy ham steak.

Versatile big man, Simon Lawson, returned to top form for Mirboo North, which also had noteworthy performers in Cameron Le Page, Jamie Robins, Adam Miller and Brendan Jackson.

Sports big boost at Mirboo North

By Stuart Biggins HARRIET Shing the Member for Eastern Victoria said it was with enormous pleasure that she opened the Mirboo North United Football Club Lighting and Netball Court Resurfacing Projects at the Walter J Tuck Recreation Reserve in Mirboo North.

The formal opening took place on the new and impressive blue surface of the netball court on Saturday afternoon prior to the A Grade match between Mirboo North and Trafalgar.

Ms Shing said, “Local sporting reserves bring people together and keep them connected.

Commenting on the amazing sight of a brand new court surface coloured a brilliant blue she said, “In 2014 it was not a pretty sight.”

It is now a court the club can be proud to welcome other clubs to play on she said.

Ms Shing congratulated the community for its support for the project, the volunteers and all involved no matter how large or small their involvement.

The State Government through the Sport and Recreation Victoria Community Facility Funding Program provided a grant of $100,000 towards the Soccer Lighting Project and $16,000 towards the Netball Court Resurfacing Project.

The total cost of the lights was $236,045.48 with Council contributing $68,022.74.

The total cost of the courts was $67,030.60 with Council contributing $20,000.

The projects were developed in full consultation with the Walter J Tuck Recreation Reserve committee of management and relevant user groups such as the netball and soccer clubs.

South Gippsland Shire Councillor Nigel Hutchinson Brooks also spoke at the opening and said the developments will allow evening practice and matches as the days get shorter.

He added that the ben-

Trafalgar recovered marginally during the second quarter, by outscoring the Tigers 4.0 to 3.2.

However, the Bloods’ comeback was short-lived, as Mirboo North raced away after half-time, to record a decisive 88-point win.

A feature of the second term was a flawless goal involving three Mirboo North players, whose combined ages top the century.

Playing coach, Brent Harriage marked brilliantly on 50, passed inboard to Le Page, who then, with a mulelike roost, found Dale Banks on the scoreboard flank.

Banks let fly with a 55-metre set shot high over the goal umpire’s head, as excited teammates came from everywhere to congratulate the Tigers’ 2007 senior flag representative and triple MNCC premiership leg spinner.

Thirds Reigning back-to-back premier, Mirboo North, met its match when Trafalgar bobbed up to beat it by seven points.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Yarragon 10.13.73 d Boolarra 5.3.33 Yinnar 16.7.103 d Thorpdale 3.8.26 Morwell East 27.10.172 d Hill end 10.3.63 Newborough 13.11.89 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 9.17.71 RESERVES Yarragon 10.11.71 d Boolarra 4.5.29 Yinnar 11.14.80 d Thorpdale 3.3.21 Morwell East 5.6.36 d Hill End 4.5.29 Newborough 13.5.83 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 6.10.46 THIRDS Yinnar 18.15.123 d Thorpdale 5.5.35 Hill End 9.5.59 d Morwell East 8.9.57 Newborough 6.7.43 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 6.6.42

Fourths Mirboo North was impressive in its 27-point win over the Bloods.

Fraser Austin and Joel Mason kicked three and two goals respectively for the Tigers, whilst Ryan Lowrie, Tom Reiske and Rhys Kratzat were also solid contributors in the victory.

Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Yinnar ................... 202.76 Mirboo North ........ 211.45 Morwell East......... 144.95 Newborough ......... 143.69 Yall-Yall North....... 209.28 Yarragon .................. 83.87 Thorpdale ................ 79.54 Boolarra ................... 75.64 Hill End .................... 35.29 Trafalgar ................... 33.39

16 12 12 12 8 8 8 4 0 0

RESERVES LADDER Yinnar ................... 288.06 16 Yall-Yall North....... 305.26 12 Newborough ......... 226.00 12 Thorpdale ............. 100.43 8 Mirboo North .......... 94.79 8 Yarragon .................. 92.16 8 Boolarra ................... 80.26 8 Morwell East ............ 49.16 4 Trafalgar ................... 43.56 4 Hill End .................... 25.61 0

THIRDS LADDER Yinnar ................... 395.51 16 Hill End ................. 161.42 16 Mirboo North ........ 205.17 12 Newborough ......... 119.35 8 Thorpdale ............. 108.80 8 Trafalgar ................... 42.52 8 Yall-Yall North ........ 104.02 4 Morwell East ............ 54.63 4 Boolarra .................. 32.35 0

FOURTHS LADDER Newborough ......... 339.51 16 Trafalgar ............... 129.08 12 Mirboo North .......... 98.86 12 Yinnar ..................... 58.52 8 Yall-Yall North......... 32.70 4

Leongatha Junior footy CGJFL ladders UNDER 10 W Yinnar..............3 Hill & Rovers .....3 L’gatha Green.....2 Mirboo North .....2 Morwell Royal ....1 Moe Blues ............ 1 Moe Maroons....... 1 Morwell Navy ....... 1 Newb Blues .......... 1 Newb Reds........... 0 Trafalgar ............... 0 Yallourn Nth ......... 0 L’gatha Gold ......... 0 Morwell Gold........ 0

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

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

% % Won 6100 100 3100 100 446 100 193 67 105 50 71 50 57 50 89 33 37 33 19 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

UNDER 12

A bright day: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council’s Cr Don Hill; the State Member for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien; Joe Piper, project coordinator for the netball court resurfacing; Harriet Shing, the Member for Eastern Victoria; Wayne Roberts, president of the Walter J Tuck Recreation Reserve committee of management, Paul Van de Rydt, president of Mirboo North United Soccer Club; and Cr Nigel Hutchinson Brooks formed an impressive party of officials gathered to witness the opening of impressive new sporting club facilities at the Walter J Tuck Recreation Reserve on Saturday afternoon. efits will flow on to emergency services that use the lower oval as a staging area during emergencies.

The revamp of the netball courts has been another of the club’s great successes spearheaded by Joe Piper.

George St Ellen, an ex-

pert on the inner workings of the club said, “Joe Piper is a brilliant fellow, an absolute dynamo.

“Blokes like him only come into the town once every 20 or 30 years.

“He was the chief person behind the multi-pur-

pose building getting built in 2003.

“In the past 30 years there have been two such men: Trevor Steer was the other.

“He’s been the hands on driver who is good at dealing with the council. “

W L’gatha Green.....2 Trafalgar...........2 Mirboo North .....2 Hill & Rovers .....2 L’gatha Gold ......1 Moe Maroons....... 1 New Blues ............ 1 Morwell Navy ....... 1 Yinnar .................. 1 Morwell Royal ...... 0 Yallourn Nth ......... 0 Morwell Gold........ 0 Moe Blues ............ 0 New Reds............. 0

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

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

% % Won 337 100 197 100 185 66 154 66 307 50 115 50 95 50 56 50 121 33 33 0 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

UNDER 14 W Mirboo North .....3 Trafalgar...........2 L’gatha Green.....2 New Reds .........2 L’gatha Gold ......2 Yinnar .................. 2 Morwell Navy ....... 1 Moe Maroons....... 1 Hill & Rovers........ 1 New Blues ............ 0 Moe Blues ............ 0 Yallourn Nth ......... 0 Morwell Royal ...... 0 Morwell Gold........ 0

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

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

% % Won 365 100 327 100 133 100 139 66 137 66 100 66 206 50 53 50 59 33 66 0 50 0 29 0 0 0 0 0

CGJFL UNDER 10

Leongatha Green 3.0.19 Morwell Royal 2.1.13 Green Goals: J. Fixter 1, R. Dal Pozzo 1, W. Brown 1.

Green Best: W. Brown, R. Jefferis, R. Thomas, C. Richards, L. Scholz, N. Occhipinti.

Morwell Royal Goals: I. Caroleo 1, N. Tobin 1.

Morwell Royal Best: N. Tobin, V. Williams, R. O’Neill, J. Bloomfield, J. Mooney, T. Auteri.

UNDER 12

Leongatha Green 10.4.64 Morwell Royal 0.4.4 Green Goals: J. Burns 4, R. Weaver 3, T. McRae 3.

Green Best: M. Burggraaff, J. Clark, D. Eastwood, L. Gill, T. Hanily, L. VanderZalm.

Morwell Royal Goals: Nil. Morwell Royal Best: S. Perham, C. Mann, R. Luxford, R. Duguid, S. Duguid.

UNDER 14

Leongatha Gold 5.9.39 Moe Blues 4.4.28 Gold Goals: E. Lamers 3, K. Clarkson 1, L. VanderZalm 1.

Gold Best: J. Wrigley 2, R. Drysdale 1, D. Hanily 1, A. Battersby 1, N. Beavis 1.

Moe Blues Goals: L. Balzomeris 1, K. Brennan 1, Z. Mifsud 1.

Moe Blues Best: M. Heywood, L. Balzomeris, L. Summersgill, Z. Mifsud, S. Smogavec, M. Neal.

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FOOTBALL | SPORT

thestar.com.au • Toora v Stony Creek

Stony’s last gasp win TOORA stayed at home to take on Stony Creek in windy weather on Saturday.

Both teams struggled to get off the mark in the first term, each booting a major and finishing in Toora’s favour 10 to nine.

Luke Manders kicked the first major and continued to add to the scoreboard, responsible for kicking two in the second term and another in the third.

One of Toora’s toughest forwards Lucas Jenkins injured his knee in the first quarter and did not return for the remainder of the game.

The ball remained in contest for a majority of the second half with constant contests responsible for what was ultimately a low scoring match.

Stony Creek worked for the ball following the halftime siren however Toora almost doubled its score, up to 46 in the third term against Stony on 35.

Toora’s Ben Osborne and Michael O’Sullivan played a strong backline however Stony Creek came back fighting in the home stretch.

Stony Creeks’s Kerem Baskaya put two majors on the board but spread the rest of the scores throughout the match with sole majors from Lachlan Park, Jacob Byrnes, Troy Sinclair, William Collins and Daniel Rodgers. Both teams put up a very tough defence throughout.

Stony’s back line did not give up and only allowed Toora one major in the final quarter. The visiting side managed to put three majors and three behinds up on the last term and overtook Toora just in time for the final siren, winning 56 to 52.

A gutted Toora will take on Fish Creek this weekend with hopes to make amends for its close loss to Stony.

Jenkins has been given the go ahead to play in Saturday’s match while Jack Weston will return to the midfield after a couple of weeks off injured.

Around the neck: Jacob Byrnes attempt to mark this ball was stymied by a concerted Toora attack but the Stony Creek player got his kick anyway, courtesy of the umpire’s whistle. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ fourcornersframing.biz

Stony Creek 7.14.56 Toora 7.10.52 Stony Creek Goals: K. Baskaya 2, D. Rodgers 1, W. Collins 1, T. Sinclair 1, L. Park 1, J. Byrnes 1 Toora Goals: L. Manders 5, J. Pintus 1, J. Attard 1 Stony Creek Best: L. Withers, J. Stone, T. Lonsdale, A. Logan, C. Mackie, D. Zuidema Toora Best: L. Manders, J. Griffin, P. Grant, B. Osborne , D. Taylor, S. Vening RESERVES

Stony Creek 13.7.85 Toora 5.7.37 Leading Goalkicker: A. Verboon 4 Stony Best: T. Zukovskis, T. Gordon, R. McGrath, A. Scholte, G. Gray, L. Byrnes Toora Best: C. Staley, B. Stone, J. Vening, T. Need, M. Glowrey, M. Stone THIRDS

Stony Creek 6.4.40 Toora 5.7.37 Leading Goalkicker: J. McDonald 3 Stony Best: J. Phillips, H. Funnell, S. Barnard, H. Collins, R. Baudinette, K. Newton Toora Best: C. Walker, B. Welsh, J. Cecchini, D. Angwin, M. Cook, J. Cripps

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON

High flier: Jayden Attard had his eye on the ball to pull in this high mark for Toora over Stony Creek’s Ash Zuidema. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ fourcornersframing.biz

Shattered: Toora’s Jack Stewart places a strong tackle on Peter Grant. Toora, however, was unable to hold back the Lions which went on to win by 197 points. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning @ fourcornersframing.biz

MID GIPPSLAND

• Inverloch-Kongwak v Tarwin

Invy stays strong INVERLOCH Kongwak’s consistency out on the field secured its win against Tarwin last week.

The Sea Eagles chipped away at the scoreboard to rack up a 14 goal win over the Sharks.

Though the ground was in excellent condition, the wind forced ugly play and the boys had to fight to keep control.

Tarwin applied plenty of defensive pressure to limit IK’s scoring opportunities, but a few of the team’s own mistakes caused the Sharks to

Round 7: May 7 I-K v Dalyston Foster v Tarwin DWWWW v Phillip Island Stony Creek v MDU Kor-Bena v Kilcunda-Bass Toora v Fish Creek

lag behind.

IK continued to play its own game quarter by quarter and averaged four or five goals each term.

Toby Mahoney kicked five goals for the Sea Eagles and was named best player, alongside fellow goal kicker Dylan Clark.

Onballers Corey Casey and Josh Clottu provided plenty of drive down the field for IK, while Aiden Cuff and Dale Lawton kept up the defensive pressure to ensure Tarwin’s score stayed low.

IK cracked triple digits and finished the game off with 110 points to Tarwin’s 24.

Tarwin’s best players on the day were Benjamin Ellen, Paul Hinkley, Nathan McRae, Ricky O’Loughlin and Harrison Miller.

Next week, IK will have its ultimate grudge match against Dalyston on its home turf. This match will be the decider of where IK should be sitting on the ladder and will reveal IK’s improvement over the season.

Tarwin will be tested as it takes on Foster, which is sitting squarely on top of the ladder.

Inverloch-Kongwak 17.8.110 Tarwin 3.6.24 Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: T. Mahoney 5, T. Wyatt 3, A. Cross 2, L. McMillan 2, D. Reid 2, D. Clark 2, C. Casey 1 Tarwin Goals: M. Swenson 1, D. De Luca 1, H. Farrell 1 Inverloch-Kongwak Best: A. Cuff, C. Casey, D. Lawton, J. Clottu, T. Mahoney, D. Clark Tarwin Best: B. Ellen, P. Hinkley, N. McRae, R. O’Loughlin, R. Houston, H. Miller RESERVES

Inverloch-Kongwak 12.13.85 Tarwin 3.7.25 Leading Goalkicker: R. Butler 3 IK Best: S. Buxton, M. Billows, C. Argus-Smith, J. Truman, C. Buxton, J. Ivanic Tar Best: P. Houston, J. Giliam, T. Nye, D. Cardy, J. Carmody, M. Cooke

Round 5: May 7 Yarragon v Thorpdale Yinnar v Yallourn-Yall Nth Boolarra v Newborough Trafalgar v Morwell East Hill End v Mirboo North

GIPPSLAND Round 5: May 7 Bairnsdale v Traralgon Wonthaggi v Warragul Morwell v Maffra Leongatha v Sale Moe v Drouin

ELLINBANK Round 5: May 7 Koo Wee Rup v Ellinbank Buln Buln v Neerim South Nar Nar Goon v Longwarry Cora Lynn v Poowong Garfield v Lang Lang Nyora v Bunyip Nilma Darnum v Dusties Catani - bye

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - PAGE 49

FOOTBALL | SPORT

thestar.com.au • Fish Creek v Korumburra-Bena

Fish Creek bounced from the blocks TERRILL Park was bathed in beautiful sunshine and very warm conditions on Saturday as Fish Creek hosted Korum-

burra-Bena.

The Kangaroos were trying to consolidate their top six position after going down to Inverloch-Kongwak the previous week.

The Giants were look-

Goliath: Fish Creek’s Tom Cameron had a field day against the Giants and the photograph is a metaphor for the game itself with Korumburra-Bena completely overwhelmed.

ing for their first win of the season.

Fish Creek bounced out of the blocks with nine first quarter goals and unfortunately that is where the contest ended.

Joe Brooks was unleashed in the ruck on Saturday and provided his midfielders, Cameron, Snooks and Gareth Park with ample opportunity to rack up possessions at will.

Fish Creek’s ball movement was certainly very slick and goals were easy to come by.

This trend continued for the rest of the game with the Creekers piling on a cricket score, just tipping over the double 100 deep in the last quarter.

The backline was equally as ruthless with birthday boy Trevor Hooker and Ethan Park mopping up any Korumburra-Bena forward entries.

In fact, Fish Creek managed to hold the Giants scoreless until the middle of the last quarter when Sam Edwards was awarded a double 50 metre penalty and managed to slot through a major.

Korumburra-Bena certainly tried its best but unfortunately the team is re-

Opposition: The Giants are flattened and dispossessed of the football. Fish Creek’s Gareth Park waits to receive the ball. The Giants lost badly but its Senior team is being praised wherever it goes for its determination and will and say it is only a matter of time before its rebuilding phase bears fruit. ally undermanned this year.

A few more recent departures have obviously made things tough for it.

Its spirit is obviously not broken though with a number of players and supporters staying around to share a drink after the game which was good to see.

It won’t be long before such a proud club is back on track with a formidable Senior side.

Meanwhile, Fish Creek must keep improving if it wants to match it with the early season pace setters such as Foster, Dalyston and IK later in the year.

Fish Creek 30.23.203 Korumburra-Bena 1.0.6 Fish Creek Goals: T. Cameron 8, B. Cooper 3, J. Buckland 2, A. Seccull 2, R. McGannon 2, J. Smith 2, T. Manne 2, C. Park 2, T. Fusinato 1, J. Brooks 1, P. Tolongs 1, T. Hooker 1, G. Park 1, E. Park 1, A. Snooks 1 Korumburra-Bena Goal: S. Edwards 1 Fish Creek Best: T. Cameron, G. Park, C. Park, E. Park, J. Brooks, T. Fusinato Korumburra-Bena Best: J. Celebrine, J. Myors, D. Lloyd, L. Van Rooye, D. James, J. Kilpatrick RESERVES

Fish Creek 27.14.176 Korumburra-Bena 2.2.14 Leading Goalkicker: A. Bright 7 FC Best: C. McPhee, B. Graham, A. Bright, J. Flanders, J. Potter, J. Staley

KB Best: H. Bull, B. Harris, C. Walker, J. Harris, N. Walker, J. Whiteside THIRDS

Fish Creek 6.8.44 Korumburra-Bena 5.4.34 Leading Goalkicker: D. Crook 2 FC Best: O. Straw, T. Redpath, J. Macri, B. Mitchell, J. Standfield, A. Tracy KB Best: M. Kennewell, K. Cosson, J. Harris, A. Walker, T. Halliday, L. O’Brien FOURTHS

Fish Creek 6.8.44 Korumburra-Bena 4.3.27 Leading goalkickers: K. Pavlou 2, H. McNeil 2, M. Nicholas 2 FC Best: L. Howard, B. Mitchell, E. Clark, J. Standfield, K. Pavlou, A. Tracy KB Best: T. Halliday, J. Hill, J. Beckwith, T. Whiteside, T. Newton, L. Fievez

• Kilcunda-Bass v Phillip Island

Panthers win points in awareness match KILCUNDA Bass took home the SOS cup against Phillip Island last week.

SOS – standing for ‘survivors of suicide’ – was an awareness event, played out between two teams that have been personally touched by suicide.

The biggest match on the Kilcunda Bass calendar thus far saw Phillip Island

travel over the bridge to meet its rival.

The instructions from Panthers coach Chris Endres were simple at the beginning at the match; focus on intensity and defence.

Missed opportunities in front of goal from Bass made the game look a lot closer than it actually was at half time.

Kicking with the wind in the third quarter, Bass

once again kicked poorly, only managing to add 2.6 and giving the Island a 17 point lead at the third quarter break.

In an outstanding last quarter, the Panthers kicked into a strong wind and managed to kick five goals to Phillip Island’s one point, running away with a 42 point win.

Kilcunda Bass stole the win with 99 points to Phillip

Crunch: Phillip Island’s Jack Taylor takes down his Kilcunda Bass opponent. Photo by Sue Crawford.

Advantage: Kilcunda Bass’ Chris Endres and Jarrod Turner shield the ball from their Phillip Island opponents. Photo by Sue Crawford.

Island’s 53.

Jason Wilson kicked three goals and was excellent from half back all day, and Kael Bergles starred in the forward 50, kicking seven goals in testing windy conditions.

Bass’ backline was again strong all day, keeping the Phillip Island forward line to a handful of goals.

Matt Edwards was by far the best player on the ground in only his second game of year, showing the Bass faithful just how important he is to the side,

closely followed by Scott Braithwaite who racked up more than 30 possessions and kicking a couple of important goals along the way.

Best players for Phillip Island were Michael Duiker, Jaymie Youle, Alex Redmond, Hayden Moore, Simon Seddon and William Van Diemen.

Kilcunda Bass will take on Korumburra Bena next week, while Phillip Island come face to face with the Allies.

Kilcunda-Bass 14.15.99 Phillip Island 7.11.53 Kilcunda-Bass Goals: K. Bergles 7, K. Rigby 2, T. Gibson 2, J. Wilson 1, B. Sibosado 1, J. Turner 1 Phillip Island Goals: B. Runnalls 3, J. Taylor 2, H. Moore 1, M. Duiker 1 Kilcunda-Bass Best: T. Gibson, J. Wilson, J. Burgess, R. Fitzgerald, K. Bergles, M. Whitham Phillip Island Best: M. Duiker, J. Youle, A. Redmond, H. Moore, S. Seddon, W. Van Diemen RESERVES

Phillip Island 8.8.56 Kilcunda-Bass 7.9.51 Leading Goalkicker: M. Wright 4 PI Best: J. Nicolaci, C. McPhillips, S. McIntyre, B. Robinson, B. Caile, M. Wright

KB Best: B. Vague, N. Mitchell, B. Wallace, D. Smith, J. Born, T. Smith THIRDS

Phillip Island 9.8.62 Kilcunda-Bass 4.4.28 Leading Goalkicker: T. Officer 3 PI Best: J. McFee, J. Spencer, M. Coghlan, E. Hines, A. Farrell, T. Officer KB Best: R. Cousins, S. Casey, K. Cook, J. Bastwrous, R. Taylor, T. Burgess FOURTHS

Phillip Island 9.11.65 Kilcunda-Bass 3.2.20 Leading Goalkickers: B. Anderson 2, B. Taylor 2, N. Anderson 2 PI Best: B. Taylor, L. Wilson-Browne, B. Anderson, J. Pearsall, C. Thompson, N. D’Angelo KB Best: J. Rosenow, J. Bastwrous, C. Logan, R. Duff, B. Jones, L. Hamilton

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• MDU v Allies

MDU home and relieved M E E N I YA N Dumbalk United hosted the Allies on Saturday.

SENIORS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Inv-K’wak..... 5 1 0 259.39 Kil-Bass ...... 5 1 0 133.98 Foster ......... 5 1 0 129.28 Fish Creek.... 4 2 0 208.65 Dalyston ...... 4 2 0 112.67 DWWWW ..... 3 3 0 99.59 Stony Creek.... 3 3 0 70.66 MDU............... 2 4 0 102.51 Phillip Is ......... 2 4 0 93.23 Tarwin ............ 2 4 0 93.15 Toora... ........... 1 5 0 69.92 Kor-Bena ........ 0 6 0 18.36 GOALKICKERS K. Bergles (Kil-Bass) .......... (7) T. Mahoney (Inv-K’wak) ..... (5) K. Baskaya (Stony Ck) ........ (2) T. Wyatt (Inv-K’wak).......... (3) L. Manders (Toora) ............ (5) B. Tagg (Foster) ................. (4) B. Runnalls (Phillip Is) ....... (3) S. Buttigieg-Clark (DWWWW).. (2) T. Gibson (Kil-Bass) ........... (2) J. Hanlon (Foster) .............. (4) G. Parker (Dalyston) .......... (2)

20 20 20 16 16 12 12 8 8 8 4 0 24 20 19 19 19 19 18 16 15 15 15

RESERVES LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Dalyston ...... 6 0 0 550.70 Inv-K’wak..... 6 0 0 475.00 MDU........... 5 1 0 309.55 Fish Creek.... 4 2 0 242.13 DWWWW ..... 3 3 0 111.46 Phillip Is...... 3 3 0 105.88 Toora ... .......... 3 3 0 50.00 Tarwin ............ 2 4 0 64.07 Foster ............. 2 4 0 38.33 Kil-Bass.......... 1 5 0 60.65 Stony Creek.... 1 5 0 43.26 Kor-Bena ........ 0 6 0 19.26 GOALKICKERS A. Wallis (Dalyston) ........... (0) R. Butler (Inv-K’wak).......... (3) J. Maurilli-Pullin (Toora) .... (0) A. Bright (Fish Creek) ......... (7) D. Brown (Dalyston) .......... (1) P. Harris (MDU).................. (5) A. Kuhne (MDU)................. (3) B. Wallace (Kil-Bass).......... (2) J. Staley (Fish Creek) ......... (6) N. Mathieson (MDU) .......... (4)

24 24 20 16 12 12 12 8 8 4 4 0 16 16 14 14 13 12 12 11 11 11

LADDER %

W%

Inv-K’wak..... 5 0 0 2407.4 100 Fish Creek.... 3 1 0 89.3 75 Phillip Is...... 4 2 0 291.4 67 Dalyston ...... 3 2 0 198.3 60 Kor-Bena ..... 2 2 0 80.0 50 Kil-Bass ...... 1 2 0 117.9 33 Stony Creek.... 1 4 0 7.3 20 MDU............... 0 3 0 17.2 0 Toora .............. 0 3 0 15.0 0 GOALKICKERS A. Busana (Dalyston) ......... (0) 19 Z. Caughey (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0) 12 X. Hughes (Inv-K’wak) ....... (0) 11 Z. Jankowicz (Phillip Is) ..... (0) 10 F. Mascitelli (Phillip Is) ....... (0) 10 C. McInnes (Inv-K’wak)...... (0) 10 J. Teakle (Inv-K’wak) .......... (0) 9 L. Paxton (Inv-K’wak) ........ (0) 9 T. Officer (Phillip Is) ........... (3) 8 A. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .... (0) 8

UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

Fish Creek.... 6 Phillip Is...... 5 Kil-Bass ...... 4 Inv-K’wak..... 3 Kor-Bena ..... 2 Dalyston ...... 2 DWWWW ....... 1 Foster ............. 1 MDU............... 1 Stony Creek.... 0

0 1 1 1 3 3 3 4 4 5

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

M.D.U. 14.10.94 Allies 7.12.54 M.D.U. Goals: J. Swift 4, T. Harley 2, R. Olden 2, C. Hutcheson 1, T. Corry 1, T. McDermott 1, M. Olden 1, J. McMillan 1, S. Wilson 1 Allies Goals: B. Doran 2, S. ButtigiegClarke 2, D. Atkins 1, T. Robertson 1, A. Sigeti 1 M.D.U. Best: B. Thomas , R. Olden, T. Corry, S. Wilson, J. Kennedy, M. Olden Allies Best: J. Nolan, B. Doran, D. Batson, J. Phillips, S. Scott, D. Atkins RESERVES

M.D.U. 22.8.140 Allies 0.5.5

UNDER 18 W L D

This really was a must win game for MDU. If it was five losses and only one win should it lose this match it would be difficult to recover from for this season.

The stakes were high and with eight of the Allies top-line players missing the match, this was surely Meeniyan’s chance to get back on a sure footing.

Allies Justin and Ryan Marriott attended a family wedding and Jesse Lamont, Steve Richards and Ordell Buntine were out injured.

As a result Jules Zahra, Ben Mayers, Nick Arney and Luke Anedda came into the side.

This was sure to have boosted MDU’s confidence as it prepared for the game.

It took a long time before the result became a surety; it was the last quarter before MDU began pulling away to win by 40 points.

The first term was a tough one with just two goals

%

W%

277.8 435.7 310.1 406.6 140.0 134.4 33.5 63.2 14.8 5.9

100 83 80 75 40 40 25 20 20 0

GOALKICKERS B. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (2) C. McInnes (Inv-K’wak)...... (0) L. Howard (Fish Creek) ...... (1) L. Alford (Kil-Bass) ............ (0) S. Flanders (Fish Ck) .......... (0) M. Freeman (Phillip Is)....... (0) C. O’Halloran (Dalyston) .... (3) W. Lindsay (Kil-Bass) ......... (1) T. Simpson (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0) S. Bent (Kil-Bass)............... (4)

15 15 14 14 13 13 12 9 7 7

Leading Goalkicker: P. Harris 5 M.D.U. Best: N. Hillam, K. Sinclair, N. Mathieson, P. Harris, S. Heppell, C. Ricardo Allies Best: J. Henderson, K. Hanning, M. Watson, M. Blake, H. Hoppner, K. Skarratt FOURTHS

Allies 11.9.75 M.D.U. 2.7.19 Leading Goalkicker: H. Thompson 3 Allies Best: R. Harvey, H. Hoppner, L. Sketcher, H. Thompson, A. Dean, W. Harvey M.D.U. Best: S. Pearce, M. McKay, D. Clark, S. Benra, B. Cantwell, S. Bright

Callum Hutcheson: the MDU defender arrived late on Allies Beau Mason at centre half back, giving away 50 metres. in total scored. MDU open the goal tally and midterm Shaun Buttegeig received a free and kicked truly.

MDU always make good use of the wide open wings and they play the open spaces.

Strong tackling and players going in hard meant free kicks were dished out aplenty.

Ampt kicked the home side’s second goal and MDU continued to run the ball quickly downfield.

In defence Allies backline of Pollock, Matija Sigeti and Jaden Nolan was holding firm, repelling the ball and setting up play which led to attack.

Two goals via Buttegieg and Robertson gave Allies a narrow lead and the Allies peppered the Demons’ full forward line. Through Thomas and Olden, MDU stood firm.

On the siren a snap brought up a goal for MDU and allowed them to lead by five points at the main break.

From half time MDU played the better football and they again went square from the centre and brought the flankers into play.

This in turn saw the Allies able to chop off forward moves and Dan Batson, Jim Phillips and Ben Mayers gained possessions across half back.

Goals to Kennedy and

Swift sent the lead out to four goals and by the last change the job was getting tougher for the Allies. The last term the visitors ran out of steam and goals from suspect frees to Swift and Co saw the homeside record a comfortable seven goals victory.

Turn of speed: Allies Nicholas Pollock plays in front and wins the ball ahead of his MDU opponent. The result of the game went the other way, however, with MDU only gaining the ascendancy in the last quarter.

• Dalyston v Foster

Close call for Pies DALYSTON stayed at home to play an undefeated Foster in the sixth round on Saturday.

The visitors got off to a clean start, kicking with a strong wind and scoring three from three in the first term while the Pies struggled on two behinds.

Foster continued to score despite working against the weather in the second term with players working hard to get the ball into the forward line. The side continued to keep steady control of the ball for a majority of the quarter and finished up 42 to 21 at half time, establishing a good lead for the remainder of the game.

The Pies fielded a young side with a few players out injured. Some players from the thirds took advantage of the opportunity to play seniors with Michael Marotta continuing his debut firsts season with another stellar match, coming back in the last quarter to take some tough marks.

Dalyston started off the third term well with a couple of goals; however Foster capitalised on the wind and established a good lead on 71 to 43.

Foster’s Bradley Tagg and Joel Hanlon shared the scoreboard, each booting four majors across the game. Captain Nicholas Connellan also kicked a major and played a strong match throughout.

Bret Thornton rejoined Dalyston for his first match of the year and moved into the forward line, turning the game around in the last quarter. Dean Wylie and Christopher Samargis made for a solid backline and did not let the ball pass as Foster was only allowed one behind in the final term.

Thornton kicked three majors early in the term and got the Pies back into the competition. Kyle Kirk proved a worthy opponent to the Tigers and played on the ball to get it out of midfield. Kurt Thomas also belted the ball in the ruck and played strong.

Dalyston continued to use the wind to its advantage and managed to almost double its score in the space of the term, overtaking Foster and grasping a win on 82 to 72.

Dalyston will play away to Inverloch this Saturday in what is sure to be another thrilling match.

Dalyston 11.16.82 Foster 11.6.72 Dalyston Goals: B. Thornton 3, G. Parker 2, M. Rosendale 2, B. Carew 1, K. Thomas 1, K. Kirk 1, D. Brosnan 1 Foster Goals: B. Tagg 4, J. Hanlon 4, M. Clark 2, N. Connellan 1 Dalyston Best: M. Marotta, M. Whittaker, K. Kirk, K. Thomas, D. Wylie, M. Rosendale Foster Best: M. Clark, R. Moor, M. Cooke, T. Van Dyke, D. Vandyke, N. Connellan RESERVES

Dalyston 19.15.129 Foster 1.2.8 Leading Goalkicker: J. Brooker 6 Dalyston Best: L. McRae, M. McCoy, J. Sheerin, H. Wright, J. Brooker, N. Bainbridge Foster Best: J. Chaseling, H. Griggs, C. Barker, W. Aitken, M. Allott, K. Bohn FOURTHS

Dalyston 14.12.96 Foster 1.1.7 Leading Goalkickers: J. Loughridge 3, C. Ohalloran 3, J. Barry 3 Dalyston Best: J. Vuyst, D. Loughridge, L. Ion, L. Burns, J. Thomas, K. Wright Foster Best: J. Thornell, R. Angwin, L. Wake, B. Cripps, N. Van Dyke, L. Lidstone

UNDER 14 LADDER W L D

%

Phillip Is...... 3 0 0 225.35 Corner Inlet .. 3 0 0 223.81 Won Power ... 2 1 0 156.82 Inv-K’wak..... 1 1 0 108.33 Dalyston ...... 1 3 0 94.81 Kor-Bena ..... 1 3 0 92.86 Kil-Bass.......... 0 2 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS C. Cook (Dalyston) ............. (3) J. Kilgour (Dalyston) .......... (3) J. Anthony (Kor-Bena) ....... (0) L. Cocksedge (Foster) ........ (0) J. Grace (Phillip Is) ............ (0) K. Ennoss (Won Pwr)......... (1) D. Stewart (Kor-Bena) ........ (0) H. Smith (Phillip Is) ........... (0) K. Fuller (Phillip Is) ............ (0) R. Angwin (Foster) ............. (0)

Pts

12 12 8 4 4 4 0 5 5 4 4 4 3 3 3 3 3

UNDER 12 LADDER W LD

%

Pts

240.00 269.44 243.48 58.02 115.62 107.25 0.00

16 8 8 8 4 4 0

GOALKICKERS D. Berryman (Foster) ......... (0) Z. Duursma (Foster) ........... (0) R. Moresco (Won Pwr) ...... (0) H. Garlick (Foster) .............. (0) H. Fincher (Won Pwr) ........ (0) B. Hanrahan (Foster) .......... (1) J. Butcher (Inv-K’wak) ....... (0) M. Gatherum (Kil-Bass) ..... (2) B. Green (Kil-Bass) ............ (1) H. Bould (Phillip Is)............ (0)

4 4 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 2

Phillip Is....... 4 Inv-K’wak...... 2 Corner Inlet ... 2 Kor-Bena ...... 2 Won Power .... 1 Kil-Bass ....... 1 Dalyston .......... 0

0 1 1 2 2 2 4

0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Footy’s fight against Ice ON Thursday night AFL Gippsland launched Gippsland Footy’s Fight Against Ice project at Traralgon Recreation Reserve.

About 150 people attended the launch and the first of 17 club sessions will take place under the project over the next three months with the date for the Leongatha Football Netball Club’s session to be announced.

Weighing in: from left, Morwell Police Acting Senior Sergeant Ben McWilliam, Traralgon Football Netball Club president Andrew Livingstone, former Collingwood great Gavin Crosisca, ACSO regional manager Jenny Svoboda, GippSport program coordinator Ryan Evans and AFL Gippsland region general manager Travis Switzer at the launch of AFL Gippsland’s project to fight ice at the Traralgon Recreation Reserve.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - PAGE 51

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thestar.com.au • Bairnsdale v Leongatha

Parrots tame Redlegs BAIRNSDALE was no match for a rampant Leongatha on Saturday, the Parrots taking away the match by a mammoth 103 points.

Played at Bairnsdale, the long trip didn’t seem to make any difference to the run of Leongatha. In fact with an eight goal to one first quarter; there wasn’t a lot Bairnsdale could do to get back into the match at that point.

The breeze was slightly favouring the Parrots’ end but the advantage was minimal.

Chris Dunne was very lively up forward for Le-

ongatha and booted three in the first term from his haul of seven for the day, most in the run of play but two from set shots.

The Parrots threw Zac Vernon up forward for the day and with the normal defender bagging five goals it may become a regular gig for this versatile player.

The Parrots had six goal kickers for the term and didn’t rely on just one target.

With Dunne on fire for the Parrots up forward at quarter time it was Leongatha 8.2.50 to a stunned Bairnsdale 1.1.7.

The second quarter was a more scrappy affair as play tightened up and the Redlegs showed a bit more fire.

Bairnsdale ruckman Wes Russell was having a good game and gave his smaller players every opportunity.

The contest did close up in term two with a much better defensive game by the Redlegs. Bairnsdale managed to hold Leongatha to two goals however this limited scoring opportunities for the home side and it managed just four behinds. Half Time saw Leongatha 10.4.64 to Bairnsdale 1.5.11.

Joel Sinclair down back for the Parrots was showing real calm and poise with the footy and more than made up for Vernon having a run up forward. As usual Sean Westaway was playing a

Just in time: Aaron Coyle clears from defence with pressure from Bairnsdale’s Cameron McPhan. Photo courtesy Bairnsdale Advertiser.

great defensive game.

Of note too was the performance of Chris Verboon on Bairnsdale’s danger forward James Gibbs, keeping the key forward down to just two goals; one of these very late in the game.

Josh Hopkins was showing flare on the wing for the Greens.

Aaron Hillberg was really lifting his work rate and got the rewards for the Parrots with three goals in the third term plus a beauty in the last when his boot connected with the ball near the goal line.

Any chance Bairnsdale had of pegging back the margin was quickly gone when the straight kicking Parrots scored another seven goals, while the Redlegs managed just two. Three quarter time saw Leongatha 17.7.109 to Bairnsdale 3.8.26.

Bairnsdale’s Tom Hams, the assistant coach, was giving his all in the middle for his team but was up against an avalanche.

Leongatha was without a bench as Vernon, Borshmann (Matt) and Verboon rested a few niggles but they all should be right for the next game.

With a big lead already it would be easy for the Parrots to just take the foot off the peddle and cruise in the last quarter. However Leongatha went right on with the business, scoring 5.6 to Bairnsdale 2.4 to run out comfortable winners.

With the long trip out of the way for this season the Parrots are now rewarded with the next two games at home; this Saturday against Sale and the following one hosting Warragul.

ROUND 4 SENIORS LADDER W L D

LADDER W L D

Driving forward: Hayden Browne sends the Parrots into attack. Photo courtesy Bairnsdale Advertiser.

SENIORS Leongatha 22.13.145 Bairnsdale 5.12.42 Leongatha goals: C. Dunne 7, Z. Vernon 5, A. Hillberg 4, B. Davidson 2, D. Houghton 1, T. Marriott 1, N. Argento 1, B. Willis 1.

Bairnsdale goals: L. Robinson 2, J. Gibbs 2, S. Park 1.

Leongatha best: J. Sinclair, Z. Vernon, C. Dunne, S. Westaway, J. Hopkins, C. Verboon.

Bairnsdale best: T. Hams, W. Russell, A. Wallace, A. Nelson, L. Giove, S. Mooney.

UNDER 18 Bairnsdale 12.6.78 Leongatha 8.9.57 Bairnsdale goals: A. McLaren 5, F. Dostine 2, J. Large 1, M. Rowe 1, J. McNamara 1, C. Smith 1, B. Bassett 1.

Leongatha goals: L. Riseley 2, H. McGannon 2, S. Forrester 1, J. Patullo 1, J. Patullo 1, W. Graeme 1.

Bairnsdale best: A. McLaren, J. Guarnaccia, R. Marsden, N. Fall, Z. Kellow, M. Rowe.

Leongatha best: S. Forrester, L. Riseley, K. Cooper, E. Smith, N. Battersby, K. Patterson.

UNDER 16 Bairnsdale 10.7.67 Leongatha 6.7.43 Bairnsdale goals: B. Daniel 3, C. Mein 2, B. Butling 1, K. Noonan 1, L. Yomo 1, J. Wykes 1, H. Cook 1.

Leongatha goals: J. Lamers 2, C. Olden 2, B. Hastings 1, Z. Reid 1.

Bairnsdale best: G. Perkins, B. Daniel, J. Wykes, J. Ray, N. Ward, A. Stringer Leongatha best: C. Olden, T. Vanderkolk, T. Sheedy, J. Smith, J. Hill, B. Patterson.

Young Lions maul Power This was an important game for both clubs each with only one win on the board after three rounds completed.

Wonthaggi was wary of the visitors who despite a couple of lean seasons, steadily rebuilding, as they often enjoyed their trips to play on the big Wonthaggi ground which is very similar to their own turf.

SENIORS Moe 18.11.119 Wonthaggi Power 11.9.75 Moe goals: K. Mutke 4, M. Engley 4, D. Bentley 2, K. Butler 2, J. Blaser 1, B. Morrow 1, P. Ainsworth 1, M. Farrell 1, B. Collings 1, S. Van Dyk 1.

Wonthaggi Power goals: A. Ferreira 3, L. Earl 3, T. Davey 2, B. Eddy 1, T. Gilliland 1, T. Harley 1.

Moe best: M. Farrell, C. Rieniets, B. Collings, K. Mutke, B. Morrow, D. Bentley.

Wonthaggi Power best: A. Ferreira, T. Huther, B. Mc Lean, L. Earl, A. Lindsay, S. Bray.

RESERVES Moe 9.7.61 Wonthaggi Power 6.11.47 Moe goals: R. Horton 4, S. Spiteri 1, B. Cougle 1, L. Mackay 1, C. Mathe 1, J. Dickason 1.

These games were always very competitive and tough. Moe brought in a new look team and was up for the challenge.

Conditions were excellent for football, warm and inviting and a big crowd turned out to watch what turned out to be a one sided game in the end.

Power welcomed Troy Harley and Aloysio Ferreira back for their first games of the season. Moe burst out of the blocks early, keen to put its stamp on the game. Klay Butler had Moe on the score-

Wonthaggi Power goals: J. Liddle 1, A. Churchill 1, J. Magro 1, B. Bayne 1, C. Jones 1, T. Landells 1.

Moe best: L. Mackay, J. Chessells, R. Horton, C. Fry, A. Gould, C. McIntosh.

Wonthaggi Power best: J. Liddle, L. Membrey, T. Landells, M. McCall, B. Bayne, J. Waters.

UNDER 16 Moe 20.21.141 Wonthaggi Power 1.1.7 Moe goals: G. Cocksedge 6, T. Baldi 2, L. Connolly 2, J. Galea 2, J. Pearson 2, J. Lissa 2, P. Bills 1, L. Tumino 1, K. Weir 1, R. Taws 1.

Wonthaggi Power goals: F. Anderson 1.

Moe best: J. Lissa, S. Burns, J. Galea, L. Tumino, G. Cocksedge, T. Tuck.

Wonthaggi Power best: T. Murray, M. Toussaint, C. McInnes, J. Bates, J. Pryor, C. McLean.

board quickly with an early gaol against the breeze but Ferreira responded with some magic of his own with a soccer gaol.

A great snap to Leigh Earl for Power put it further in front but the Lions quickly got another goal through Scott Van Dyk. Moe was playing a quick, aggressive game running the ball wide and then running in numbers. Key forward Karl Mutke was already having an influence on the game, presenting strongly for Moe and working hard to keep the ball in its scoring zone. He goaled after a strong mark and Moe was gaining confidence against the wind.

Wonthaggi was under pressure and making hard work of it while the Lions seemed to be able to move the ball more easily. Aiden Lindsay, Ferreira, Toma Huther and Braedan McLean were busy players for the home side while Moe coach James Blaser, mid-fielder Michael Farrell, defender Charlie Rieniets and active forward Mark Engley were causing problems around the ground for Power.

Matt Coyne, Shannon Bray and Tom Motlop in defence were working hard to keep the Lion’s forwards under control as it was Moe with

all the run. When Bentley and Engley goaled Moe had taken a handy 12 point lead into the quarter time break.

Moe got the first goal after the break to extend the lead however Earl got one back for the home side to steady the ship. It was a keen contest but Power was making it look hard with its poor delivery under pressure. Mutke goaled for the visitors after a juggled mark and it was the Moe smaller players who were more dangerous around the packs.

Collings, Farrell and Blaser were in everything and encouraging the strong efforts of the Lions. Rieniets was leading a tight team in defence and he was well supported by Tom Long and Daniel Risol. Ferreira continued his great work around the ground for Power and his efforts, along with Lindsay and McLean were helping to lift his team. It had been a pretty even term on the scoreboard but Moe seemed to be more hungry for the ball, attacking with numbers again and with blistering pace. Tom Davey got a welcome goal for Power late in the quarter.

The third quarter saw Moe start confidently with two very easy goals coming from Power mistakes. Against the

Pts

RESERVES

• Wonthaggi Power v Moe

MOE managed a big win at Wonthaggi on Saturday stunning the home side with a 51 point victory.

%

Leongatha ....4 0 0 261.39 16 Traralgon .....3 1 0 157.79 12 Maffra.........3 1 0 140.24 12 Warragul .....2 2 0 107.41 8 Sale ...........2 2 0 103.17 8 Moe................2 2 0 98.96 8 Bairnsdale ......2 2 0 59.13 8 Drouin ............1 3 0 68.97 4 Won Power ....1 3 0 68.47 4 Morwell ..........0 4 0 59.50 0 GOALKICKERS C. Dunne (Leongatha) ......... (7) 19 B. Fowler (Warragul) ......... (10) 17 J. Gooch (Sale) ................... (4) 12 T. Johnston (Traralgon) ....... (2) 11 J. Gibbs (Bairnsdale)........... (2) 11 B. Hughes (Drouin) ............. (1) 10 M. Bennett (Maffra)............. (5) 10 A. Hillberg (Leongatha) ....... (4) 10 M. Engley (Moe) ................. (4) 10 K. Mutke (Moe) ................... (4) 9 M. Rennie (Warragul).......... (1) 9

tide Ferreira marked strongly and goaled for Wonthaggi. Although Moe was dominating around the ground and Power was struggling to kick a score the visitors still couldn’t put the opposition away.

Ruckman Ben Morrow responded to Power’s last goal to open up a good lead and with Farrell damaging across the mid-field Moe was standing up to the pressure well. A further goal to Bentley extended its lead further and the game looked to be in its control. It would take a big effort for Wonthaggi to come back now.

The final quarter started with three more goals to the visitors and Wonthaggi was in shock. Troy Harley scored a magnificent long goal to give the home supporters some cheer and Ferreira another, a beautiful snap on the run.

The game was iced with another to Moe before Tim Gilliland scored his first goal for the day. When Moe goaled again it showed the clear difference between the sides, Moe able to get the goals easily while Power had a struggle every time it went forward.

Two late goals to Tom Davey and Ben Eddy made the score more flattering for Power but the damage had been done, Moe taking the valuable four

points up for grabs.

Moe showed it is a very competitive unit with a lot of energy, pace and skill. It will look forward to testing this further when it hosts Drouin next week while Wonthaggi that has started the season slowly will need to back to its best when it hosts the improving young Warragul side, fresh from a win against Morwell.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Traralgon 20.13.133 d Sale 11.10.76 Warragul 15.12.102 d Morwell 11.10.76 Maffra 15.19.109 d Drouin 9.11.65 RESERVES Traralgon 23.13.151 d Sale 2.4.16 Warragul 11.7.73 d Morwell 6.7.43 Maffra 13.7.85 d Drouin 8.3.51 UNDER 18 Traralgon 14.10.94 d Sale 4.3.27 Morwell 7.8.50 d Warragul 6.9.45 Maffra 24.8.152 d Drouin 4.2.26 UNDER 16 Traralgon 16.17.113 d Sale 1.1.7 Warragul 11.8.74 d Morwell 5.6.36 Maffra 5.8.38 d Drouin 5.7.37

%

Leongatha ....3 0 0 134.40 Moe ...........3 1 0 129.44 Maffra.........2 1 0 204.76 Traralgon .....2 2 0 176.56 Won Power ...2 2 0 133.53 Drouin ............2 1 0 132.90 Morwell ..........1 3 0 77.95 Warragul ........1 2 0 55.05 Sale ................0 4 0 22.49 Bairnsdale ......0 0 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS

Pts

12 12 8 8 8 8 4 4 0 0

A. Haymes (Drouin) ............ (4) 10 J. Chessells (Moe) .............. (0) 6 J. Somers (Warragul).......... (1) 6 L. Durkin (Moe)................... (0) 6 C. Dunn (Traralgon) ............ (5) 6 L. Stockdale (Traralgon) ...... (0) 5 T. Mustoe (Traralgon) .......... (2) 5 C. Thoms (Warragul) .......... (4) 5 B. Marshall (Traralgon) ....... (2) 5 P. Yates (Moe) ..................... (0) 5 J. McFarlane (Morwell) ....... (0) 5 J. Power (Traralgon) ........... (2) 5 B. Davidson (Leongatha)..... (0) 5 A. Gould (Moe) ................... (0) 5

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

Bairnsdale ...4 Traralgon .....4 Moe ...........2 Maffra.........2 Morwell ......2 Leongatha ......1 Warragul ........1 Sale ................0 Drouin ............0 Won Power ....0

0 0 1 2 1 2 3 3 4 3

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

387.07 351.92 214.96 176.62 49.81 84.13 37.95 41.07 19.45 0.00

Pts

16 16 8 8 8 4 4 0 0 0

GOALKICKERS L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)......... (3) 18 A. McLaren (Bairnsdale) ..... (5) 10 B. Bosman (Moe) ................ (0) 9 J. Reeves (Maffra)............... (3) 9 I. Love (Sale)....................... (1) 8 R. Livingstone (Traralgon) .. (1) 8 A. McKenzie (Maffra) .......... (4) 8 F. Dostine (Bairnsdale) ........ (2) 7 J. Guarnaccia (Bairnsdale) .. (0) 7 R. Auld (Maffra) .................. (2) 7

UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

Bairnsdale ...4 Moe ...........3 Traralgon .....3 Leongatha ....3 Sale ...........3 Warragul ........2 Maffra ............1 Won Power ....1 Drouin ............0 Morwell ..........0

0 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 4 4

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

276.03 422.22 287.07 236.92 169.29 69.55 40.70 24.74 29.67 24.35

16 12 12 12 12 8 4 4 0 0

GOALKICKERS J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)......... (6) 16 C. Mein (Bairnsdale) ........... (2) 14 H. Pepper (Moe) ................. (0) 11 E. Dyer (Sale) ...................... (0) 9 G. Cocksedge (Moe) ........... (6) 9 J. Lamers (Leongatha) ........ (2) 7 T. Baldi (Moe)...................... (2) 7 J. Ziino (Sale) ...................... (0) 6 J. Hastings (Leongatha) ...... (0) 5 B. Patterson (Leongatha) .... (0) 5 J. Galea (Moe)..................... (2) 5 L. Connolly (Moe) ............... (2) 5 D. Garnham (Leongatha)..... (0) 5 O. Henry (Maffra) ................ (1) 5

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Freak goal Foot beats fingers: Leongatha’s Aaron Hillberg manages to get his boot to ball before the outstretched hands of Bairnsdale’s Dylan Somerville and Daniel Perrin are able to touch it.

Hillberg’s last quarter goal was one of the highlights of the Parrots’ big win.

Match report on page 51. Photo courtesy Bairnsdale Advertiser.

Abas makes an impact

By Stuart Biggins MIRBOO North’s athletic footballer Isaac Abas at 6’ 7” (200.66cm) is not only impressive for his height but the impact he is having on the outcome of the Tigers’ seniors team.

People may ask why a South Sudanese born man raised in Nairobi, Kenya who has lived in Australia for 10 years is playing football; and not soccer.

He still plays soccer, his ‘natural’ game, for the Morwell Falcons on a Sunday.

Club notable George ‘Hal’ St Ellen describes Isaac Abas as a ‘project player.’

Mr St Ellen said, “When he was little, 11 or 12 years old, Matthew Snell, the current principal of Mirboo North Primary School who was then teaching in Morwell, brought some Sudanese boys across to play with the Thirds and Fourths.”

The 20 year old was invited to consider returning at the beginning of last season and he did.

Now in his second season Isaac Abas has become an important member of the team, its ruckman.

Mr St Ellen said, “He’s very athletic and does things that big men normally can’t do.

He’s like a cat; he can tackle an opponent from metres away and he’s getting better all the time.”

“He’s very popular – everyone loves him.”

Carrying an injury and unable to play on Saturday, I took Isaac Abas aside while the rest of the team went through their pre-game preparations.

In the 30 minute interview, two club supporters came to wish him well.

Each time he rose to shake his fan’s hand and accept his best wishes graciously.

Pommy Paul, having wished the ruckman good luck said, “He has really bonded with the club.”

Abas said, “My height, being naturally fit, my agility and athleticism are advantages to me as a footballer.

“I have heaps of stamina and can keep run- itive energy on the team and although he still has ning which is another big advantage.” a lot to learn about playing Aussie Rules he only Player coach Clancy Bennett said he is a pos- has to be shown once and adapts quickly.

“He is committed to the club,” the coach said.

Abas said that with a soccer background, his AFL ability is not yet as good as his team mates who have grown up with the game.

He said a lot of the key skills of each game such as the ability to read the play are transferrable.

Of the club Abas said, “It is a beautiful club.

It has made me feel welcome and it feels as if I have been here a long time.”

The quietly spoken confidence of the young man has, he says, a lot to do with the generosity of people in the education community .

In Kenya he said he wasn’t exposed to much education or being around different cultures.

He said when he was at primary school in Morwell, teachers like Matt Snell and more recently others since completing secondary school have provided him with opportunity and support in the sporting field as well as providing him with career advice.

Chris Joustra, the principal of Morwell Park Primary School offered Abas employment as a teachers’ aid and he is clearly, as with football and soccer, committed to his role which he said has revealed to him wider career options than the future as a physical education teacher he had mapped out for himself.

He now sees the advantage of pursuing a multi-disciplined approach to teaching.

Isaac Abas will grow in influence on and off the sporting field.

Tall timber: measured alongside 5’ 11” team mate Jack Robertson, one of the shorter Mirboo North players, it is clear why Isaac Abas at 6’ 7” stands out on the playing field and attracts play his way like a magnet. Being one of the other newer players at the club, Abas said 27 year old Jake Robertson, a rover, is one of the players he works with the most.