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THINGS TO DO

Lord of the Strings at Toora and Budgeree WHERE & WHEN: Budgeree Hall, 40 Roys Road, Budgeree, Saturday, September 14, 7.30pm and Toora Hall, Gray Street, Toora, Saturday, September 21, 7.30pm.

WHAT: Matthew Fagan recently returned from sold-out shows in USA, and rave reviews and standing ovations at Adelaide and Edinburgh Fringe for his eclectic instruments.

The unique artist, who performs classic, rock, flamenco, blues, Celtic harp music and more, is coming to Budgeree and Toora Halls with his ultimate musical journey packed with humour: Lord of the Strings.

Show highlights include the hilarious guitar challenge where the audience designs a segment of the show with guitar requests.

The Budgeree event is a fundraiser for the hall, with adult tickets available at $25 each, concession $20, children $10 and family tickets $50. Toora tickets $20, concession: $15, and family $50, children U16 $10 and children U3 free.

Head to httpfs://bit.ly/2NVbMwr to book.

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Matthew Fagan, master of all string instruments, will perform at a Toora and Budgeree Halls.

Pick a car boot sale bargain WHERE: Meeniyan Square, Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan.

WHEN: Sunday, September 15, 10am–2pm.

WHAT: If you love the thrill of hunting for second hand treasures or you’re after a unique art work made by locals, the Meeniyan Ute Beaut Makers and Car Boot Sale is one not to be missed.

From Indian goods, watercolour paintings and jewellery, to illustrations, items made from recy-

cled products and pre-loved belongings, there is something for each of the family.

If a tasty egg and bacon sandwich is more your area of interest, the Meeniyan Men’s Shed will be on hand to cook up a feast.

For the owners of too much treasure, for just $25 you can have your own stall at this popular event.

For more information, phone 0422 687 439.

Calling all history buffs

Leongatha Chemist on Duty

WHERE: Wonthaggi Union Cinema Arts Centre, 96 Graham Street, Wonthaggi.

WHEN: Friday, September 13, 2pm.

WHAT: The National Vietnam Veterans Museum is hosting a film screening of Danger Close: The Battle of Long Tan. This epic war movie takes place in August, 1966 in a Vietnamese rubber plantation called Long Tan where 108 young and inexperienced Australian and New Zealand soldiers fought for their lives against 2500 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong soldiers.

The newly released Australian film has been heralded as a realistic representation of one of the most significant battles of the Vietnam War. Adult tickets are $15 and concession $12.

To book, visit http://bit.ly/dangerclosemovie or call 5671 2470 for more information.

WHERE: Leongatha Primary School, 1 Nerrena Road, Leongatha.

WHEN: Friday, September 13, 2.30pm – 6.30pm.

WHAT: With carnival rides including the Hurricane, Mega X Treme, Dodgem Cars, Atomic Drop Slide and more, the Leongatha Primary School Fete will be the happening place this Friday.

Attendees can purchase a wristband for $25 on the day for unlimited rides.

Stalls and games, mystery bags, show bags and a dunk tank will be a few other highlights to look forward to.

An inflatable jumping castle will be available to children under the age of five in the school gymnasium.

The SES will host two road crash demonstrations, one at 4.15pm and another at 5.15pm, using Revisit childhood with their jaws of life to pull cars apart.

Jasper Jones Fireworks will light up the sky at 6.30pm and WHERE: Mesley Hall, 65 Ogilvy Street (corner conclude the event.

For more information, visit the school’s Facebook of Horn and Ogilvy streets), Leongatha.

WHEN: Friday, September 13, 7.30pm; Saturpage: http://bit.ly/leongathaprimaryschoolfete day, September 14, 7.30pm; Sunday, September 15, 2pm and more dates available online.

WHAT: Set against the backdrop of a fictitious mining town in the hot summer of 1965, Jasper Jones follows the repercussions of the disappearance of the mayor’s teenage daughter.

In the days that follow the girl’s disappearance, dark secrets and evil intentions of respected community members are revealed.

Dodgem cars will be one of many thrilling Tickets are $25 for an adult, $20 for rides and activities to take place at Leongatha concession.

To book, visit http://bit.ly/LLTJasperJones Primary School’s Fete this week.

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There is a chronic shortage of foster carers in the region, with one agency needing to place at least eight children in new homes every day in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires.

Some foster children face the stressful plight of having to be moved from one house to another every night, despite a stable home being critical to a child’s mental wellbeing.

This week is Foster Care Week in Victoria and the agency Key Assets is pleading for new foster carers to come on board.

“The biggest barrier to recruitment is that people do not know of the need for carers in the community,” Key Assets’ Andrea Trezise said.

The agency has an office in Leongatha and took over foster care in South Gippsland from Salvocare Eastern, a branch of The Salvation Army.

Anyone can be a foster carer, from singles through to married couples of mixed or same sexes.

Sam Canobio of Cowes has been a foster carer for two years.

She cares for two brothers, aged three and one, as well as her own three children: two daughters aged 12 and 8, and a son, five.

“When we started fostering, we were just look- CARING ROLE: Foster carer Sam Canobio and Key Assets’ social worker Melissa Allman ing at doing one long term child and he fitted in are urging South Gippslanders to become foster carers. well with our little world,” Ms Canobio said.

She is now caring for his younger brother as KNOW THE FACTS well, to ensure the boys can remain together.

“My children call them their brothers, and our extended family has taken them on and is giving them all the love they all need, so we are very KEY Assets has 102 children placed grams and other activities for foster children lucky,” Ms Canobio said. across 95 households from Gippsland and their siblings, and can arrange respite care “If you think being a foster carer is a possifor foster children with other families, giving through to western Melbourne. bility, then reach out. There have been moments The agency provides support 24 hours a foster parents a break. where I have been elated, sad and devastated, but Respite carers are also needed and can proday, seven days a week, from advice through to watching these children grow and flourish is an vide care for foster children for one weekend attending carers’ homes when they are needed. absolute success story.” a month.

Foster carers are trained after passing an Ms Trezise said relationships with positive Key Assets’ Leongatha office is staffed by assessment process and receive some financial adults helps heal the trauma the children have three social workers and a team manager. reimbursement. experienced.

The agency even provides holiday proTo find out more, phone 1800 93 2273.

“They’ve had such hard lives already, which is heartbreaking at their little age, but to have someone who listens to them and hugs them just makes a world of difference,” Ms Canobio said.

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TALES of Korumburra’s history will come to life on the town’s streets.

Sculptures depicting the town’s past, with patterns and stories, will be illuminated at night along Commercial Street from September 6 until October 19.

The 13 laser cut drums were designed

by Jason Parmington of Inverloch.

“We hope everyone will be intrigued by the concept of the drums, and our history and find the illumination to be stunning, as the images and patterns light up Korumburra,” Korumburra Business Association’s Shirley Arestia said.

The sculpture is the second stage of the Korumburra Southern Lights project, following on from the stunning Winter Festival in June.

Genre: Drama.

Starring: Matthew Goode, Tuppence Middleton, Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Maggie Smith & Penelope Wilton.

Downton Abbey is the continuing story of the Crawley family, wealthy owners of a large estate in the English countryside in the early 20th century.

The film will focus on possibly the most exciting thing ever to happen at Downton Abbey - King George V and Queen Mary are set to visit the home of the Crawley family.

While some things have changed - Edith leads a very modern life without staff, Daisy has a new hairstyle, the Crawley kids are growing up and Thomas gets a kiss - others have not.Violet and Isobel still snipe at each other's, Mary still turns to Carson in times of need and Mrs Patmore still complains about all the meals she has to prepare. Besides the royal guests, most of the characters from the series will appear in the movie.

FASCINATING ARTWORK: One of Jason Parmington’s intriguing sculptures that are lighting up Korumburra’s main street.

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THE GOOD OIL

POLICE BRIEFS

Wonthaggi lab to supply global cannabis market Matt Dunn LOCAL farmers may soon have the chance to grow marijuana for a $5 million laboratory in Wonthaggi.

Situated in the town’s industrial estate, the facility – which has been established by Canadian company, MediPharm – will process up to 75,000kg of dried cannabis annually, feeding a cannabis oil market that is seeing massive growth overseas and in Australia.

“The world needs to understand that cannabis oil is something that’s going to be around forever.

This is the start of a revolution, so to speak,” managing director Warren Everitt said.

The former Inverloch resident and Wonthaggi Secondary College student said Wonthaggi was the smart choice when it came to the location of the lab.

“When you think about the cultivation that is needed for it to function, ultimately, geographically, it’s in a handy location for farmers who want to diversify,” he said.

“If you want to get into the industry, you actually need the means to get the product or sell it.

“We’re the equivalent of a Coles or Woolworths to a farmer, because we buy the product wholesale from farmers and process it into a downstream finished product.”

Three supply agreements have been signed so far, but the company is looking for more suppliers across the country, including South Gippsland.

Because regulations in Australia do not permit the sale of smoke-able medical cannabis, all cultivators must supply a licensed processor, like MediPharm.

So far seven people have been hired for the Wonthaggi arm of the business. They include research-oriented scientists and technicians, as well as professionals in quality assurance, law, finance

TRACTOR FIRE: Mirboo North CFA members battled hard to save this Kubota tractor last Wednesday, but it was already engulfed in flames when they arrived.

Brigade captain Dave Smith said investigators are working on the theory a rat’s nest on the machine’s engine was the most likely cause of the blaze.

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LOCAL BOON: The high-tech laboratory at Wonthaggi will employ specialists to help process up to 75,000kg of dried cannabis per annum, creating an oil for pain relief. and business development.

A spokesperson from the company’s headquarters in Ontario, Canada could not say how many people may eventually be employed at the laboratory, though “the regional government (Bass Coast Shire Council) is seeing this as a sizable economic development opportunity”.

While MediPharm only received its Australian manufacturing licence in August, the construction of the Wonthaggi laboratory is expected to be completed in the next few months.

Manufacture of cannabis oil should occur before the end of 2019, subject to relevant authorisations and a certification from the Therapeutic Goods Association of Australia.

More patients want cannabis relief THE number of patients using cannabis oil for pain relief is “increasing on a really significant scale”, according to MediPharm’s Warren Everitt.

The loosening of laws around medical marijuana has seen more and more interest, though many doctors still don’t prescribe it, he said.

He expects 90 per cent of the cannabis oil produced in Wonthaggi to go overseas initially, but hopes more will enter the local market.

“Ultimately, anyone who has suffered from a painful condition, or seen a loved one suffer from a painful condition, is significantly more liberal to the use of cannabis,” he said.

MAD Monday celebrations were sullied yesterday for the Phillip Island Football Netball Club.

Their clubrooms turned into a crime scene, with Cowes Police investigating a break-in between 9pm Sunday and 9am Monday.

Leading Senior Constable Phil Hollyoak said offender/s damaged four internal doors and rifled through footballers bags left overnight at the rooms.

Senior coach Beau Vernon’s work computers were stolen. These contained his motivational speech information.

A player’s car keys were stolen from his footy bag and subsequently so was his white Holden Colorado King Cab tray utility, left locked at the Cowes football ground overnight on Sunday. Also, $500 worth of hand tools were stolen from his ute.

Club president Chris Ross ensured most cash was removed from the clubrooms and only a small amount of float cash was in the tills. This was stolen. LSC Hollyoak praised the players for being responsible by leaving their cars at the ground after their celebrations.

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BMX track sparks a chain reaction Grace Griffith SINCE the start of the year, more tyres have rolled over Leongatha’s BMX track than ever.

Although the track is yet to be finished, it continues to draw more off-road biking enthusiasts to the area.

The popularity of the Horn Street track hasn’t gone unnoticed, with the Leongatha District Community Foundation jumping in to help the project with a significant donation of $5000.

At the head of the project is former state and national title competitor and BMX Victoria A pro, Nathan Evans, who has been working tirelessly to update the track.

So far, the foundation of the track has been completed and half of the track surfaced, with Mike Allen from Allens Contracting donating 10 loads of gravel for the track topping.

“Nathan sold us with his enthusiasm for the project. We thought it was a great cause,” foundation president Rob Bacon said.

“We thought ‘opportunity is knocking here, let’s get on board and see where it leads’.

“BMX riding will give youth another outlet and it will be a good physical activity to engage in.”

Nathan said the $5000 would go toward insurances and the purchase of equipment such as full face helmets, gloves and bikes to provide children an opportunity to try the sport before investing.

“Club bikes will also help to reassure people about which bikes they should

buy,” Nathan said.

“We are also considering getting a shipping container as storage and a club area.”

But before works can proceed, Nathan said drier conditions were needed.

“Once the weather clears up, we will form up some of the jumps and apply the track topping so that we can then hold coaching and training sessions and come and try days,” he said.

In the future, Nathan said he hopes to get the track to a race standard with bitumen corners and a starting gate.

“We already have a committee formed and will have memberships coming soon,” he said.

“Some kids don’t want to play footy or basketball – I know I didn’t – so this is going to provide another local sporting option to them.”

The former BMX pro also said it would provide Leongatha and district schools with the opportunity to host school cycling events.

Nathan wished to thank Rob Bacon and Geoff Dean.

“Without people like them and others that have helped so far, it’s extremely hard to get these things started,” he said.

Works on the track are predicted to pick up again in the coming weeks.

TRACK SUPPORT: The Leongatha District Community Foundation’s Geoff Dean (back) announced the foundation would sponsor the Leongatha BMX track. He is with track advocates Nathan Evans and his daughter Isabelle.

Get involved in Australia’s first offshore wind project The Star of the South is Australia’s first proposed offshore wind project, located off the south coast of Gippsland. It has the potential to power hundreds of thousands of homes, while creating thousands of jobs.

We’re preparing to undertake site investigations from late 2019 and would love to hear from you.

We’re holding community information sessions across Gippsland in September. Drop in at any stage or come to hear a brief presentation at the start of each session at the times and locations outlined below.

Morwell

Yarram

Leongatha

Thursday 12 September 2019 5.30pm to 7.30pm Italian/Australian Club, Main Auditorium, 499-501 Princes Drive, Morwell

Monday 16 September 2019 5.30pm to 7.30pm Yarram Secondary College, 86 James St, Yarram

Saturday 21 September 2019 10.00am to 12.00pm Leongatha Memorial Hall, Room 1, 6-8 McCartin Street, Leongatha

Woodside

Port Franklin

Lakes Entrance

Tuesday 17 September 2019 5.30pm to 7.30pm Woodside Community Hall, Cnr Prince Street and Austins Road, Woodside

Saturday 21 September 2019 2.00pm to 4.00pm Port Franklin Community Hall Tramway Street, Port Franklin

Friday 13 September 2019 5.00pm to 6.30pm The Central Hotel (Pub), 321 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance

We look forward to meeting you at our sessions. Can’t make it? Feel free to contact us with any questions or input at starofthesouth.com.au/getinvolved, info@starofthesouth.com.au or 9108 4000.

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Inverloch under threat

NEWS IN BRIEF

Matt Dunn SANDBAGS will be used to stop Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club from washing into Bass Strait, after another week of dramatic storm surges and sand loss.

BASS Coast Shire Council has won two national awards.

Council received the award for Outstanding Local Government Initiative in collection/ processing/marketing at the Australian Organics Recycling Association awards.

The award recognised council’s organics service for diverting organic waste from landfill to be turned into compost.

Council also won the 2019 Carbon Cocky Award for best achievement by a regional council to encourage carbon farming/emissions reduction.

Council supported a carbon scheme on the Phillip Island farm of Bob and Anne Davie.

SINKING FEELING: Long time Inverloch resident Robin Bowman does not believe Bass Coast Shire Council and the State Government are doing enough to protect the town’s vulnerable shore. of the storm surge season will come to an end in the next six weeks�. “Strategic long term discussions are continuing by the multi-agency Inverloch erosion working group,� she said. “Discussions are centred on the recent rate of erosion, evidence based decision-making based on studies and accessing state and federal funding.�

But some locals say more urgent action is required.

Long time Inverloch resident Robin Bowman believes what council and the State Government has done so far has counted for nought.

He is sceptical about future plans to protect the surf lifesaving club.

If the club goes, he says, roads,

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houses and the town’s nearby sewerage pumping station would all be quickly under threat, he said. “This would be a disaster,� he said.

Mr Bowman, who has lived in the seaside hamlet since 1973, has been watching the rapid erosion of Inverloch beach and the ever increasing threat to the surf lifesaving club, with a rising sense of alarm. “I’ve never seen it this bad,� he said on Monday.

Mr Bowman wants to see a truckload of rocks on the beach to form a protective barrier to the tide. He said wet fences have been ineffective. “If this is done properly then it will work,� Mr Bowman said.

Fellow Inverloch resident Brian Brewer, who took photos of the beach on Sunday, said the loss of sand along the beach had become obvious in the past 18 months – and especially in the past week. “We were amazed at the loss of sand in recent days and it is now at the stage where urgent action needs to be taken,� he said.

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Council’s Deirdre Griepsma’s said the beach had “experienced further significant erosion in the past week�. “Due to the potential impact on built public assets including the Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club building, council, in collaboration with the multiagency Inverloch erosion working group, have arranged for an earthmoving contractor to relocate sand from the beach further east to the affected areas,� she said. “This work will start today and is considered an immediate short term, urgent response to protect the assets.�

Ms Griepsma said the extra sand would be “sacrificial� and would be loss to further erosion. “The sacrificial sand will provide a buffer to protect assets and prevent further erosion whilst other works are organised, including the option to place large sand bag structures to protect the Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club building,� she said. “The trigger points determined by the multi-agency group 12 months ago to implement harder engineering options have now been reached and planning is underway. “Works to construct two new wet-sand fences with upgraded design are currently underway and will continue. These works are expected to be completed in two weeks as an ongoing softer engineering option to complement other works.�

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POLICE BRIEFS Car narrowly misses pedestrian INVERLOCH Police are investigating a hitrun incident at the intersection of Ramsey Boulevard and A’Beckett Street, Inverloch last Wednesday.

Two pedestrians narrowly avoided being struck when a silver station wagon mounted the

medium strip and crashing through a ‘keep left’ sign, which became wedged under the vehicle.

After removing the sign, the driver drove north along Williams Street. Inverloch Police have spoken to a 21 year old man from Inverloch and wish to speak to any witnesses. Call 5674 1202.

Kinder honour We lead the way for Victoria

HOORAY FOR KINDER: Parliamentary Secretary for Early Childhood Education Sonya Kilkenny with Leongatha Children’s Centre kids last week.

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AGENDA PUBLIC BRIEFINGS TO COUNCIL All Council sessions are located in Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha.

Wednesday 18 September 2019

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Wednesday 18 September 2019 2.00pm, 5.00pm and 7.00pm

CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY South Gippsland Shire Council Citizenship Ceremony Wednesday 2 October 2019 - 6.00pm - Council Chambers

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Some of the children at the Leongatha centre will feature in a State Government video promoting the changes.

Ms Kilkenny took a tour of the centre, meeting staff, children and South Gippsland Shire Council acting CEO Bryan Sword.

It’s a big change, but one which Leongatha “It’s such an exciting time for families in South Children’s Centre is ready to embrace.

Gippsland, who can now enrol their children in As director Paula Holt assured Parliamentary funded universal three-year-old kindergarten proSecretary for Early Childhood Education Sonya grams for the very first time,� she said.

Kilkenny last Friday, “We’ve got this.�

Locally, interest in three-year-old kindergarten has been strong. More than 230 families have already submitted applications through council’s central enrolments system.

The State Government is fully behind the plan too. Ms Kilkenny said $31,000 would be spent WORKS THIS WEEK Weather permitting on funding early childhood services in South Tree requests: Whole Shire Gippsland next year.

Footpath and kerb replacement: Smith Street and The Leongatha centre will also get a new cusVictoria Road, Loch tom built laptop, thanks to a $1260 minor grant.

Unsealed road grading: Walkerville Mirboo North Early Learning Centre will get Roadside slashing: Bena and Foster North almost $25,000 for an upgrade, equipment and Unsealed road maintenance: Korumburra, resources to make the centre more inclusive for Korumburra South, Buffalo, Stony Creek children of all abilities through the Inclusive KinGravel road resheets: Canavans Road, Mount Eccles dergartens Facilities Program, as well as a $1200 minor grant for new iPads.

Tree uplifts: Wild Dog Valley Road, Leongatha North, Boolarra – Mirboo North Road, Mirboo North, Toora Poowong Kindergarten will also get a $3450 boost for new teaching and learning resourcFootpath maintenance: McCartin Street, Leongatha es from the Inclusive Kindergartens Facilities Sealed road maintenance: Fairbank Road, Arawata Program.

COMMUNITY FORUMS The roll-out of three-year-old kinder will conMonday 16 September 6.45pm to 9.15pm tinue progressively across the state, with families Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute Hall in a further 15 regional shires to benefit in 2021.

Key Topics: This will be expanded in 2022 to give three• Council update year-olds across the rest of the state access to five • Presentation from Bald Hills Wind Farm hours of funded kindergarten, before being scaled Community Fund Committee. Grant up to a full 15-hour program by 2029.

FROM 2020, South Gippsland Shire will become one of only six local government areas in the state to offer up to 15 hours a week of funded three-year-old kindergarten programs.

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New look hospital revealed Matt Dunn A PLANNED $115 million upgrade to the Wonthaggi Hospital is expected to be a boon for the town, with extra jobs in construction and health.

Victorian Health Minister Jenny Mikakos revealed the plans for the makeover while touring the current facility last Thursday with Bass MLA Jordan Crugnale.

A phalanx of government advisors, hospital officials and media were in tow.

The minister chatted to bemused, if not happy, patients along the way.

However, one grumpy woman who bustled her way through the throng, complained to Bass Coast CEO Jan Child about the parking (or lack thereof).

She was assured it would be expanded under the plan.

Standing before the cameras, Minister Mikakos said construction on the hospital would start early next year and be completed by 2023.

“This is a big win for local construction jobs as well. The Wonthaggi Hospital is our one hundredth Local Jobs project, which means we will commit to 90 per cent of the project being sourced locally,” she said.

The project is expected to create up to 345 jobs. She said there would be more people employed at the hospital.

The centrepiece of the project will be a bigger and better emergency department to treat thousands more patients when they need world-class care the most.

Once complete, the hospital will have the capacity to treat an extra 26,000 emergency patients each year, paving the way for 18 extra emergency treatment spaces, three new operating theatres, a procedure room and a 32-bed inpatient ward.

Proud hospital chair Don Paproth said the hospital was “growing and growing and growing”.

“It’s just developing its own enthusiasm and its own momentum all the way along. People have now accepted we are a sub-regional hospital on the same level as Bairnsdale, Sale and Warragul,” he said.

“We have to have facilities to provide the services commensurate with a sub-regional hospital.”

He believes the hospital will be “spectacular” once completed.

“This is something for the patients that need it and the entire community. It’s going to inject many of millions of dollars into the community,” he said.

“Together with the high school being built, Wonthaggi is going ahead in leaps and bounds.”

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CRUMBLING ROADS An article on the landslides and crumbing roads of South Gippsland attracted a lot of serious comment last week. However it was local Kristy Webster who summed the situation up with this comical meme.

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DESERVING WINNER: Five hundred Star dollars were burning a hole in Carol Boag’s pocket after she won the Leongatha Proud competition last week.

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She dropped into The Star office last week to collect her bounty – all 500 Star dollars worth – to be spent at participating outlets throughout Leongatha.

“I’ve shopped in town all my life,” Carol said.

“I bought a hat for my granddaughter for school at Nick’s Clothing and that was my winning ticket into the competition.”

When asked what she was going to do with her newly won wad of cash, Carol laughed and responded with “I’ll be blowing it!”

“I will definitely get a haircut and colour,” she said.

The long time local said she was also looking forward to taking some friends out for coffee at participating Leongatha cafes.

“The day was so wonderful for the Daffodil Festival,” Carol said.

And making it that bit sweeter was the announcement of her win.

Star owner Tony Giles said the first campaign had been a “smashing success”.

“We have received some great feedback from the community and traders, and hope to co-ordinate another fabulous competition in 2020,” he said.

“On behalf of the team at The Great Southern Star, we thank you for your support of our paper and our wonderful Leongatha traders who took part.”

ARE you the type of person who always runs late? We posed this question on our socials and asked what your excuses are and the important things you’ve ran late for.

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LOCAL HISTORY - 11

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Railway linked us to the world T

HE coming of the railway changed Leongatha and district from a pioneering backwater to a successful agricultural region. From 1891, stockyards were established along the side of the rail line and ever increasing numbers of cattle, sheep and pigs were sent to markets by rail.

By the 1920s the railway station was the busiest place in town.

There were few cars and the roads were poor.

People who wished to travel to Melbourne would choose to go by train.

Six day a week passenger trains would leave Yarram at 6.45am, arriving at Leongatha at 9am.

The train was not fast and it arrived at Flinders Street Station at around noon.

The train to and from South Gippsland arrived and left from Flinders Street, and not Spencer Street.

There was a 10 minute stop at Korumburra and passengers rushed into the cafĂŠ for a cup of tea and a snack.

The menu at Korumburra station was quite extensive.

When the branch line to Jumbunna and Outtrim was functioning, passengers joined the mainline at Korumburra and those from Wonthaggi joined the main line at Nyora.

Between Yarram and Leongatha, there were 16 stations and another 19 between Leongatha and Dandenong, a total of 35. Stopping at these stations slowed the train down.

There were also many goods trains bringing items in, and taking produce and stock away.

Between Leongatha and Koonwarra there were two sidings.

The Simon’s Lane siding served Knox’s quarry, taking stone including crushed blue metal away from the quarry.

TIMES PAST The other siding at Gwythers was used for potatoes and onions.

The region was a major producer of onions in the first half of the 20th century and the rail was essential.

Building materials were brought in by rail and then transferred by wagon or truck to where they were needed.

When Leongatha Memorial Hall was being built, the massive beams for the building came by rail and were then hauled by a large horse team to the construction site.

Electrical goods, household furniture, groceries, clothing and much more all came by rail.

Later when cars and trucks became more common, petrol came in special tankers made for rail use.

The fuel was then pumped from the tanker to storage facilities near the rail line.

Each brand of petrol had its own storage facility near the railway.

Horse drawn wagons and drays gathered at the Leongatha rail yards each day, bringing all manner of agricultural produce to be transported to the markets in Melbourne.

The butter factory sent large shipments of butter and cheese to the rail.

Twenty-five pound boxes of butter for export to the United Kingdom were one such product.

HIVE OF ACTIVITY: Leongatha Railway Station in the 1920s, where goods where shipped to and from the region.

Milk for Melbourne was sent daily in cans.

Gates were installed at level crossings along the way.

The wives of railway workers often opened and closed the gates manually when required. It was not a pleasant job in winter and at night.

Railway workers’ families lived in houses owned by the Victorian Railways.

Many crossings had no gates and several accidents involving vehicles and trains occurred over the years.

During the world wars, the soldiers and horses going off to the war left from the railway station and those who came home arrived back to the area on the train.

When Memorial Hall was opened in 1926, General ‘Pompey’ Elliott came to Leongatha by train. He was met at the station and escorted to the

hall by local ex-servicemen.

The train was also used by the schools.

In 1912, primary and secondary students from schools at Stony Creek, Meeniyan, Tarwin, Koonwarra, Leongatha and Ruby travelled by rail to Nyora and then transferred to the Wonthaggi line to go to a beach picnic at Kilcunda.

High school students went to Dandenong by rail to participate in sporting events with the students from the other high schools of Gippsland who came on the main Gippsland railway.

On other occasions, the students went by rail to see the football at the MCG or go to the theatre.

The community of Leongatha and district benefitted greatly from the hard work of those men and women who ran the railway.

It was the link to the world the members of this rural community really needed.

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Children need to be loved

EVERY child deserves the love of a parent but sadly not all boys and girls have that opportunity in life.

Foster children come from broken homes and have often been subject to abuse or at least witnessed it, which is traumatic in itself.

A new foster care agency in South Gippsland, Key Assets, has revealed that it places at least eight children in new homes every day in South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires.

That’s a startling figure.

Children deserve to be able to know where they will be staying each night and with whom, not living a life of anxiety not knowing which direction their life will head next.

A trouble-riddled childhood can lead to so many problems in adult life, affecting not only the child concerned but others around them as well.

As a journalist, I occasionally come across the not so cheerful aspects of life in South Gippsland, but stories concerning the plight of a child do tug at one’s heart more so than others.

With this week being Foster Care Week across Victoria, what better time to reveal that Key Assets is seeking more foster carers in the region to fill an urgent need.

Thankfully most people have the opportunity to be a foster carer, regardless of their family or marital status, so long as they possess the desire and ability to care and make a difference to a child’s life.

The love of an adult goes a long way to healing the emotional suffering a foster child has experienced, as does the provision of a stable life.

It’s unfortunate that children were even placed in that situation in the first place, but as we all know, life can take unexpected turns.

At least there are foster carers willing to help transform young lives for the better.

I WOULD like to thank The Star and the other local newspapers for providing editorial and support to our community events and services.

Without the newspapers it is difficult to get coverage to let the public know what is happening or happened in our area.

The recent Rotary Art and Photography Show received wonderful exposure, as did the Daffodil and Street Festival.

Of course there are numerous other events throughout the year that would struggle to get media support and publicity without our local papers.

Most local community organisations and events can’t afford marketing budgets, yet our papers help by giving those events support in their articles.

Our whole community including sports, entertainment, charity, education, business, health and other interests receive and benefit from the wide support and coverage by our newspapers.

In today’s media environment, newspapers tend to struggle, so we need to support our local newspapers as much as possible.

Again I gratefully thank our local newspapers in supporting our community.

Harry Leggett, Rotary Leongatha Art and Photography Show.

A little proud IT’S Alberton League grand final day and the Tarwin Football Netball Club has been chosen to host and showcase the event.

It’s 6.45 am, the cars are queuing for a 7am gate opening,

Email your letter to: letters@thestar.com.au and I, like many of the Tarwin faithful are volunteering.

My role is to assist with car parking.

Even at this early hour the ground is buzzing in anticipation.

Our secretary is like a duck on water – calm on top, but paddling like crazy underneath.

I tell a fib, he has only been here since 5am, and as usual the place is running like a well oiled machine.

Our president is out on the ground in gumboots, with bucket and spade in hand, patching up any rabbit marks left from the night before.

It has to be perfect and it is.

Somewhere in the canteen our coach, along with many other loyal helpers, is buttering and cutting up rolls.

Stalls are being set up, meals being prepared, last minute things that need to be done are taken care of.

The sun is shining, our footy god has smiled upon us. The day is looking perfect.

A slight breeze starts up, barely enough to flutter the Alberton League club flags, proudly displayed.

The thirds are now on the bowling green like oval, kicking off the overnight dew.

Everyone is looking forward to a great day as the cars start to steadily roll in and the ground fills up.

Fence positions are quickly snapped up by the Foster and Stony Creek supporters.

Our C Grade netball girls are playing in the grand final, and the blue and white supporters are loud and proud.

We already have the C Grade best and fairest winner, so why can’t we crack it for the ‘double’?

What a day.

Is this a sign of things to come?

This is country footy at its best. It’s a shame we couldn’t attract some AFL hierarchy to witness real grass roots football.

Then again if they got involved, surely something would go wrong? Critical, you betcha!

Our league may be battered and bruised, but we are not broken.

Long live country footy, long live the Alberton Football and Netball League. Love it with a passion.

Rob Cameron, Venus Bay.

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services.

I was shocked as the staff are such highly trained professionals and 50 plus staff will be made redundant when the service closes in December.

Shame on you council for not continuing this valuable service, which only costs $3 when it costs $8 for parks and gardens.

I also noticed my rates had increased by $100, so my question is what service is council going to provide in place of aged and disability services in January 2020, with the $1 million they tell us the service costs?

It’s not too late to change your mind council as it’s peanuts in today’s cost of providing such a valuable service.

Diana Campbell, Inverloch.

AS a resident of Bass Coast Shire for the last 20 years, when my rate notice arrived a few weeks ago, a flyer was attached which dealt with how rates were calculated and 15 examples were given for every $100 council Call for rail spends. talks The first example was that it costs council READERS may be $3 in every $100 to pro- aware that Korumburra vide aged and disability is in the news with re-

spect to rail and plans centred on its station.

There’s been a one sided update of these issues on local radio, in newspapers and in some local community groups.

We’ve also heard from the acting CEO who speaks for the South Gippsland administration team.

But what do the ordinary ratepayers and South Gippsland residents think about the issues, since there has never been openness and transparency in our shire in the past to debate them?

What about the return of rail to the region and the side lining of the issue to create a rail trail at the expense of ratepayers and the use of the station as a community hub?

Where is the transparent community consultation now taking place?

I’m an interested ratepayer who belongs to at least four community groups.

Not one of them has been actively canvassed to express opinions on these issues by the new administrators, the acting CEO or the press since our last council was sacked.

Why not? Has there been a survey initiated?

Have there been open forums for community discussion, not vested interests, speaking loudly on behalf of themselves?

We’re expected to pay for these directions so why are we not being made aware of the true costs and implications?

Where and how is the community consultation taking place please?

Marie GerrardStaton, Korumburra.

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The Star reserves the right to edit all letters for length and style. Writer’s details, including full name, address and phone number (not for publication), must be included.

COUNCIL MESSAGES Administrator Rick Brown RECENTLY I attended the Gippsland Business Awards ceremony where Gippsland businesses were showcased for their impressive endeavours. The awards have been celebrated for 22 years.

South Gippsland Shire Council is grateful to have the opportunity to recognise the vital role that business has to play in Gippsland’s success by sponsoring an award for an area which is of critical importance to us all ― tourist activities and attractions.

Tourism plays a major role in Gippsland’s prosperity. It generates about $1.4 billion annually and employs around 7500 people. The creation of these attractive jobs is vital to the growth and success of Gippsland.

As part of the ceremony it was wonderful to highlight one of our own attractions – the Great Southern Rail Trail – noting not only the great opportunity to visit our region but also the work we

are doing to extend the trail from Leongatha to Nyora.

South Gippsland had three of our own finalists including: accommodation: Llarrinda Bed and Breakfast, Foster North; food wine producers, Burra Brewing Co, Korumburra; and mechanical trades and construction, CPK McLaren Motor Body, Leongatha.

Being recognised as a finalist for such prestigious awards truly is a great feat.

What a huge achievement it was to make it to this stage and I hope all three businesses are proud of their efforts.

All of the finalists were commended for the energy and commitment which their achievement recognises, and we know they will continue to make a significant contribution to the future of Gippsland.

Attending these awards was an opportunity to reflect on the potential we have for our region and on the important role our dedicated businesses in South Gippsland have to play in the growth and development of our region.

Cr Brett Tessari WE announced the winners of our Bass Coast Business Awards recently, with plenty of the region’s best businesses recognised. Some of these businesses were also recently recognised at the 2019 Gippsland Business Awards, with Harman Wines, Phillip Island Helicopters and Dalyston General Store all bringing home awards.

Congratulations also must go to the Bass Coast Landcare Network, who picked up the Landcare Network Award at the 2019 Victorian Landcare Awards held recently.

Closer to home, council has been the recipient of a few awards recently as well, including the 2019 Carbon Cocky Award for encouraging carbon farming, and the Australian Organics Recycling Association award for our organic waste service.

It was exciting to have Minister for Boating and Fishing Jaala Pulford and Better Boating

CEO Gary Gaffney visit Bass Coast to make an announcement on the upgrade of the Rhyll Boating Facility.

A concept design to create a regional boating facility at Rhyll will now be developed, with input from the community.

Minister for Health Jenny Mikakos was also here last week to reveal concept plans for the upgrade to the Wonthaggi Hospital. Construction is due to start early next year, on what will be a really exciting project for Bass Coast.

It was a pleasure to open the South Gippsland Orchid Society’s 30th Annual Spring Show last Friday.

Excitement is building within the local sporting community as Wonthaggi’s new three court, multi-sport stadium nears completion, as part of the new Wonthaggi Secondary College Senior Campus development.

The Bass Coast Community Stadium will cater to sporting clubs, teams and events.

It is expected the stadium will be available for community use in early 2020.

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HOLIDAYS Resort with an Aussie flavour Peter Chapman SINCE leaving Lismore as a keen young hospitality worker, Brett Wilson has made his mark in an industry that can be known for its ruthlessness.

If you are good you will succeed, and when Brett was named the general manager of the new Pullman Phuket Acadia in Thailand, he knew he had earned the highest respect in his chosen profession.

Few Australians have ever been handed the keys to a multimillion dollar five-star Thailand resort with the simple instructions to make it a special place.

“I don’t know if you ever reach the point where you say this is the pinnacle of my career, but I feel very proud and honoured to be looking over this magnificent new property,” Brett said then.

The Pullman features 277 rooms including

seven luxury pool villas built into the cliffs overlooking Naithon Beach.

It’s just a short 15-minute drive from Phuket airport.

Our welcomer, Moo, whose job it is to greet guests and create a positive first impression, achieved exactly what was expected of her.

She spoke English well, was clear in telling us what the resort had to offer and had us in our room with our luggage shortly after we arrived.

I also mentioned to Brett that the breakfast on offer was one of the best we had ever experienced. That brought a wry smile to his face.

“Just brilliant, it’s one of the first things we focused on,” he said.

“Almost every guest will come along to breakfast and when they do it’s our chance to show them what we can do on the food and service side.

“It will then encourage them to try your restaurants. A poor breakfast will do exactly the opposite.”

Brett’s philosophy certainly worked and encouraged not just us but most of the guests to line up that night for an authentic Italian meal cooked by chef Falvio Monzoni.

It was better than the breakfast, if that was possible.

Last year Thailand welcomed 10 million tourists. The prediction is this number will double in just a few years. *The author was a guest of Pullman Phuket Acadia and Escape Travel.

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THE VIBE Wildlife inspires spring exhibition AFTER such a long cold winter, spring is finally here and so is Emily Koenders’ art exhibition, Wings to Fly.

The show is being held from September 13 to October 7, and is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 11am to 5pm.

Spring-time is a special time of year at her hilltop paradise, where the beautiful gardens burst forth with new life and colour, as guests meander CREATIVE TYPE: Artist Emily Koenders and her son Matisse welcome visitors to her through the Maple Avenue and admire the founlatest exhibition. tains and old-world statuary that add grace and charm to the scene.

The special exhibitions Emily holds at the art gallery and studio leave visitors amazed.

Exquisite wildlife paintings are surrounded by breathtaking architecture, all framed by the stunning vista of the Strzelecki Ranges reaching all the way to Wilsons Promontory.

Many of the birds she paints reside in her own garden, from scarlet robins and blue wrens to red browed finches, not to mention the majestic raptors such as peregrine falcons and wedge-tailed eagles circling overhead.

Emily’s art career started at only 14 years of Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon 11am - 5pm age when she decided her life’s calling was to be an artist, claiming she was “born on a palette”.

Amazingly many years later, a discovery was made which connected her to the famous Dutch Master, Vincent van Gogh. Knowing she is related to the brilliant painter has inspired her to work with even greater passion and depth, and in part, it has answered a yearning she has had for where her gift originated.

Emily’s artworks are an achievement from more than 25 years of study.

Her most recent paintings have been executed 2 3 0 Ru b y- Fa i r b a n k R d FA I R B A N K P : 0 4 2 1 3 3 9 5 7 5 with such intricacy, giving sympathy to every de-

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tail that resides in nature. “Nature is perfection and to capture that magic, even to give those who view my work a glimpse at it, is what I wish to achieve,” Emily said.

Her artworks are executed in gouache and watercolour, mediums which she believes are the most effective for capturing the detail in her realistic depictions of nature.

Emily’s travels have taken her to studying art in the great galleries across Europe.

She has had amazing wildlife encounters throughout the world, which have included feeding a Sumatran tiger a bottle of milk, giraffes, bears, and playing with cheetahs.

Emily has won many awards, including at Victor Harbour, South Australia, Leongatha, Korumburra, Bayswater, Bellarine Peninsula, and Chirnside Park art shows.

Her work is highly sought after and is in both private and corporate collections in Australia and overseas, and many noted clients are proud to call her work theirs.

Emily also paints commissions.

Special requests of your own can become immortalised in a beautiful painting, an heirloom in your family, for many generations to enjoy.

The Emily Koenders Art Gallery is located on the Ruby-Fairbank Road and can be approached either from the South Gippsland Highway at the large brown tourist signs (Ruby turn off) or alternatively, take the Wild Dog Valley Road (past the dairy factory towards Fairbank and Leongatha North), then left into Fairbank Road and left again at Ruby–Fairbank Road.

The gallery is the second property on the left.

For enquiries please contact Emily via Facebook, Emily Koenders Art Gallery or www.emilykoenders.com or call 0421 339 575.

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COAL CREEK COMMUNITY PARK AND MUSEUM

COAL CREEK Literary Festival 2019

Writing competitions

TICKETS: Adults $10 Concession $8 Child $5

Bert van Bedaf Memorial for a short story of 500 words

Tickets available online at: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/coal-creekliteraryfestival-tickets-66536980901

~Open to all ages $500 and a trophy for the winning entry

Open Poetry prize for a poem in free or rhyming verses of no more than 20 lines

COMPETITIONS: Announcing the winners of the Bert Van Bedaf Short Story and the Open Poetry competitions

~Open to all ages $200 for the winning entry Entires close Friday September 20, 2019 (no late entries accepted).

FEATURED AUTHORS:

Entry forms can be found on the Literary Festival website:

www.coalcreekliteraryfestival.com SUSI FOX

DENIS DRAGOVIC

SANDI WALLACE

COMPETITION JUDGES

RACHEL HENNESSY

Coal Creek Community Park & Museum 12 Silkstone Road, Korumburra Phone 03 5655 1811 coalcreekcommunityparkandmuseum.com

LEE KOFMAN

Entry Fees: ? ?

$15 for the Bert van Bedaf memorial Award $10 for the Open Poetry

Amanda Anastasi is the curator of La Mama Poetica at Melbourne’s iconic La Mama Theatre and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing from Deakin University. She has been published locally in the Australian Poetry Anthology, Cordite, Verity La and The Massachusetts Review.

Chloe Kent is a Victorian based producer, photographer and writer with over six years experience across the three fields. Her first 10 minute short film was showcased at both Festival de Cannes in The Short Film Corner and in Under the Radar at the St Kilda Film Festival.

Prize winners will be announced at 11.45am at the: Coal Creek Literary Festival on Sunday October 6, 2019 The winning entry in each section will be published in the Great Southern Star

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THE VIBE

Beast pursues a beauty

O RBO NORTH MI

THE students, staff and families at Chairo Christian School in Leongatha are eagerly anticipating this week’s performances in the school hall of Beauty and the Beast Jnr. There will be a matinee on Friday and shows on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Many students have been involved in previous campus productions, of Fiddler on the Roof Jnr in 2015 and Peter Pan Jnr in 2017, and therefore know what is required to pull off something of this scale.

The whole school is taking part in Beauty and the Beast.

Primary students will be singing in class groups, while secondary students are the main cast and crew members, as well as being involved with prop-making, lighting, sound, costuming and makeup.

At one point in the show, every primary student will be on stage for a big razzle-dazzle number with amazing costumes.

Parents and grandparents have been involved with sewing costumes and sourcing props, while one parent has built most of the sensational set.

Teachers Margy Bishop and Trudi Prue have taken charge of the music and costuming respectively, but all staff have been helping in multiple ways, from woodworking for props to practising dance numbers in class.

To buy tickets, contact the campus office on 5662 4355.

COME AND TRY RALLY MNPC is a family friendly Club who offer an exposure to a variety of disciplines throughout the year – meeting every 3rd Sunday of the month.

Our members range from 5-16 years Come along and have a fun day out with your Pony! $20 for the day - including lessons, PCAV Insurance and a BBQ Lunch!

Contact us through our Facebook page or email: mirboonorthponyclub@gmail.com

SHOW-STOPPERS: Anton Shields and Hannah Watson will star as the Beast and Belle in Chairo’s production of Beauty and the Beast.

Entries sought for literary festival Judge this year is Chloe Kent, a Victorian pro- able online. Payment can be made by either PayTHE Coal Creek Literary Festival on Sunday, October 6 will include writing ducer, photographer and writer with more than six pal, EFTPOS, cheque or by cash at the counter at Coal Creek. years’ experience. competitions.

Past winning entries have been posted on the Entry forms can be downloaded from the The main competition will again be the Bert van Bedaf Memorial Award for the best short story, with entries just $15 each.

Bert was an integral part of initiating the festival 12 years ago.

After he died in 2010, the open short story competition was renamed to honour his memory.

The prizemoney was increased to $500 and has since drawn a high standard of entries.

www.coalcreekcommunityparkandmuseum.com websites or pick up a hard copy from Coal Creek Community Park and Museum in Korumburra.

The open poetry competition offers a $200 prize and entries cost $10 per submission.

Poetry judge is Amanda Anastasi, the curator of La Mama Poetica at Melbourne’s iconic La Mama Theatre.

Entry guidelines are on the entry form, avail-

Coal Creek Literary Festival website at http:// www.coalcreekliteraryfestival.com/ and www. coalcreekcommunityparkandmuseum.com.

Authors to attend the festival this year are Sandi Wallace, Lee Kofman, Susi Fox, Rachel Hennessy, Dr Denis Dragovic, Chloe Kent and Amanda Anastasi.

Programs are available at the Coal Creek’s front desk and tickets are on sale now.

Mesley Hall Cnr Horn & Ogilvy Sts, Leongatha

7.30pm – Sep 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 2pm – Sep 15, 21 Tickets: www.lyrictheatre.net.au or Phone 0490 525 482 Based on the novel by Craig Silvey Adapted By Kate Mulvany

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REV IT UP

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Keeping a wide berth means you won't over correct around corners or be in danger of hitting other road users. · Load your caravan or use a weight distribution hitch so it's balanced to counteract wind sway when driving at high speeds.

LOVE THAT CAR: Mat Wilson of Leongatha and his treasured 1973 Toyota Celica.

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Mat Wilson of Leongatha and his mates dedicated four years to rebuilding his 1973 Toyota Celica.

The sports car took pride of place during a classic car display staged by the South Gippsland Historical Automobile Club at the Leongatha Daffodil Festival recently.

“I just like the four cylinders, the shape and that they are an affordable sports car,” Mat said.

He rebuilt the car as a mock GT Celica – a model not brought to Australia by Toyota – so he fitted a twin cam 1600 engine, vents and mirrors to reflect the style of the GT. “I do not get it out very often,” he said of his treasured vehicle.

“I do the odd cruise and I get to a few car events when I can.”

Mat Wilson’s Celica is a joy to drive and is an ode to the simpler days of motoring.

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REV IT UP MOTORING GUIDE

Now’s the time to treat yourself to a Nissan THERE hasn’t been a better time than now to buy a Nissan.

Edney’s Leongatha is offering one per cent finance over a three year term on popular Nissan models, new and demonstrator vehicles.

The vehicles available under this offer are Qashqai, X-Trail, Pathfinder and selected Navara models.

The deal applies to private and business customers.

Competitive rates are also offered on loans repayable over longer terms.

“The Nissan range of vehicles is now covered by a five year, unlimited kilometre warranty, including roadside assistance,” Edney’s Darryl McGannon said.

The Qashqai ST-L is a popular model at Edney’s and there’s little wonder why.

It offers 18 inch, two tone alloy wheels, power heated door mirrors with LED indicators, electric folding door mirrors, fog lights, roof rails, privacy glass in the second row and rear, part graphic cloth/part leather accented seat trim, heated front seats, seven inch colour touchscreen display, satellite navigation, digital radio, rearview camera with predictive path and intelligent around view monitor with moving object detection.

These features are on top of the specifications that come with the ST model.

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WILL IMPRESS: Heather Walker and Darryl McGannon of Edney’s Leongatha invite customers to check out the Nissan Qashqai ST-L.

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NIGHT OF FINERY: Wonthaggi debutantes were, back (L-R), Hamish Dizane, Angus Bradford and Dylan Matser. Middle (L-R), page boy Jayke Woods, Maddy Bourke, Bailey Campbell, Kayleb Brindley-Quinn, Harley Bourke, Taylah Bourke and flower girl Lara Dizane. Front (L-R), Jazmine Woods, Celina Myring, dance instructor Shane Gray, Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Brett Tessari, dance instructor Mariah Von Hagt, Brianna Norton and Imogen Dizane.

Photo: Foons Photographics.

Teens make their debut at Wonthaggi TEENAGERS were treated to an elegant evening at a private deb ball at Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club recently.

The event was organised by parent Naomi Dizane to provide

Wonthaggi teens with the chance to undertake their deb.

Couples were presented to Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Brett Tessari.

They performed eight dances

and enjoyed a parent dance, as well as a three course meal.

Couples were coached by Shane Gray and Mariah Von Hagt, with Shane also MC and Mariah the DJ.

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT… WHAT’S THAT? Open letter to Community Organisations/Businesses and Community Members

CLIMATE EMERGENCY (A PERSONAL OPINION)

Bass Coast Shire Council (Council) passed a resolution at its Ordinary Meeting on 21 August 2019, mandating that a target of zero net emissions be achieved by 2030 for both (a) emissions attributable to Council’s operations [which I agree with] and (b) emissions attributable to the broader Bass Coast community.

Further, a petition calling upon Council to declare a climate emergency will be determined at the next Council Ordinary Meeting scheduled for 18 September 2019.

Obviously, for some people, the new rhetoric of emergency simply expresses their recognition of the need for urgent action. In that sense, it’s entirely to be welcomed, yet we should guard against those who would use urgency as a pretext for authoritarianism.

I accept unreservedly that we need to reduce our emissions and prepare for the impacts of climate change, however the response to climate change requires more participation from all segments of our community, not just a mandate from Council or saviour from on high.

Nevertheless, if we’re going to resolve the environmental crisis with any measure of justice, we need more of that participation, not less. We need our entire community involved in debating and discussing how the burden of rapid social, economic and environmental change might be equitably shared through well thought out policy settings, strategies and key initiatives or action plans for financing and achieving the guiding policy.

Flower girl Lara Dizane and page boy Jayke Woods share a dance.

GIPPSLAND LINE That’s Council’s primary objective and role! That’s leadership!

For these reasons I abstained from voting and will continue to do so until genuine and broad consultation occurs with all segments of our community [in advance of any mandate] including industry and other business such as health, retail, commercial, agriculture, transport, the service and small business sector and households more generally, and not just with vested or biased interests.

Community engagement and feedback is essential to ensure that community organisations / businesses and community member expectations are understood and acknowledged by Council.

Therefore, I welcome your questions as well as your suggestions, concerns and ideas in relation to this issue. Please provide any feedback you may have to les.larke@basscoast.vic.gov.au

Coaches replace trains Saturday 21 September to Wednesday 25 September

As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re delivering important works on the rail network across Victoria.

Passengers will travel free from Traralgon and Bairnsdale including free onward travel on all metropolitan services.

Plan your journey at ptv.vic.gov.au or call 1800 800 007.

Yours sincerely

Les Larke

Bass Coast Shire Councillor Les Larke FCPA Fellow Certified Practicing Accountant – CPA Australia

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‘Success through Service’

34 ROYAL PLACE, LEONGATHA • Brand new home by local builder • 3 bedrooms, master with ensuite • Gas ducted heating, double glazed windows • Shinglers Ridge Estate OFI: Saturday Sept 14 at 11am-11.30am

$475,000 24 WILLOW GROVE, LEONGATHA

NEW LISTING • Brand new home • 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 living • Double garage, outdoor entertaining • Incl. floor coverings & window furnishings OFI: Saturday Sept 14 at 10.15am-10.45am

$475,000 22 WILLOW GROVE, LEONGATHA

New home will delight

NEW LISTING • Brand new home • 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, RC/AC • Undercover entertaining, double garage • Quality fittings throughout - turn key

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• Double garage with direct access into the HE team at Alex Scott and Staff, Leongatha, are pleased to present this house.

• Double glazing. beautiful home by JD and JA Enbom • Second bathroom with stone bench, freeBuilders. standing vanity and stunning feature tiles.

OFI: Saturday Sept 14 at 10.15am-10.45am

$450,000

With quality fittings throughout, this home • Separate toilet. is full of extra features you will need to see to • All floor coverings. appreciate.

• Window furnishings.

The home offers three bedrooms, master with • Flat low maintenance landscaped block. walk-in robe (with a perfect combination of hangAll this and more in this beautiful low mainteing and shelving), and a stunning ensuite which nance property in a quiet and private court location. includes modern freestanding vanity with stone Call today to arrange an inspection. Alex Scott bench top, feature basin and beautiful matt black and Staff would love to show it to you. fittings.

The central kitchen features gorgeous stone bench tops, electric cooking, dishwasher, large walk in pantry and an abundance of storage that will impress any master chef.

To the front of the home is a formal sitting/ media room which is additional living space to the Alex Scott and Staff large open plan lounge/family room at the rear of Leongatha the home.

The lounge features a reverse cycle split sys5662 0922 tem, stacker doors adjoining to undercover outdoor living area, as well as a large feature window overlooking the beautiful native shrubs and trees 3 2 2 to the east of the property.

The home also features:

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NEW LISTING • Investment opportunity or occupy • Neat 3 bedroom home • Recent upgrade • Close to Rail Trail and medical centre

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Time for a new start H

AVE you been considering building a large walk in mudroom, located just inside the but just can’t seem to find the right entry.

The central laundry is decked out with cabinhouse design or block in Korumburra? etry from floor to ceiling including a pull out dirty Look no further!

Located in the popular Daisybank Estate, this brand new five bedroom home has all the bells and whistles.

Spread out over 33 squares of living, there are four good sized kids bedrooms with built-in robes plus a large master bedroom with two walk-inrobes.

The spacious ensuite has a luxurious feel with a 2m shower with rain head, stone top double vanity, wall to wall mirror and separate toilet.

The kitchen has been designed to make a statement with shaker style cabinetry, marble patterned stone bench tops and large walk in pantry with freezer space.

Quality stainless steel appliances include a 900mm oven, natural gas stove top, undermount rangehood and Dishlex dishwasher.

The 9.5m long open family area includes kitchen dining and living area with study nook and direct access to the large undercover alfresco.

The second living area makes for a perfect media room with acoustic-sound proofing batts in every wall and single door entry to allow complete separation.

Heating in this stunning home is via ducted natural gas.

For those who live a busy lifestyle, this home provides the perfect ‘dump and run’ space with

laundry draw, drying rail and outside access.

Outside has been meticulously designed to allow for large gates at the side of the house, allowing for secure off-street trailer/caravan storage without interrupting the driveway and double garage.

With the last finishing touches being completed as we speak, this property is worth inspecting today.

The back fence and front lawn seeding will be completed at the vendor’s cost before settlement.

Exterior photos may not depict the correct representation of the landscape of the property.

This property is open for inspection on Saturday, September 14 from 10am-10.30am.

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If you have a caravan, a boat or both, then HE next stage of the highly anticipated Springs Estate is now selling. these are the blocks for you.

Beautifully orientated to the north and gently sloping, these blocks are attractive to build on, with excellent rural views over the Nerrena Valley.

One of the great selling points of the Springs Estate is a direct link up to the next stage of the Panorama Estate, providing an alternative route into town.

Children can walk or ride their bikes to school.

The allotments are all sized approximately 2000m2 and will have access to all services including gas.

“HOBSON'S” – 231 ACRES 1462 South Gippsland Highway, Woodside ? Excellent powered shedding ? Highway frontage ? Stock bore to dams ? Cattle yards ? 16 paddocks serviced by laneway

For full details and inspection contact - Dean Foat 0488 732 181 Expressions of Interest to - dean.foat@elders.com.au

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Don’t wait as the blocks are sure to sell fast.

LEONGATHA Tarwin Ridge Boulevard Stockdale and Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800

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Opposite Primary & Secondary Schools Level lots with all services Various sized allotments Excellent rural views

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SILAGE & CROPPING

CHOOSE NOW: Farmers are being urged to assess the best way of making silage to suit their operations.

Make the right call this silage season This silage will be as high a quality as possible and about 35 per cent NDF. Where does your siDAIRY farmers will need to restock their feed value. from ryegrass and may have just over two or just It can only be fed in relatively small amounts lage normally sit? Can you do better? silage storages and hay sheds after a dry Let’s look at some other important factors under three green leaves, depending on cultivar, without affecting milk production, so other higher autumn in some areas. nitrogen use and moisture. quality feeds need to make up the bulk of the diet when deciding to go bulk or quality.

Indications are that we may be heading into a poor late spring, which means we need to make the most of any good spring growth this year.

If the El Niño does eventuate, the upside is that we will most likely have enough fine weather breaks to harvest well-made silage and hay.

However, farmers will now be faced with another quandary. Do they make a bulk amount of silage of poorer quality or less silage of higher quality and/or do they buy in hay?

There are no right/wrong answers to these questions but think about some of these considerations.

Many farmers will chase high yielding crops to rebuild silage storages, as has always been the case following a long dry period or drought.

This is fine if you are looking to stick away silage of medium to low nutritive value.

This silage will test under 10 mega joules of metabolisable energy per kilogram dry matter (MJ ME/kg DM or ME), under 10 to 12 per cent crude protein (percent CP) and over about 55 per cent neutral detergent fibre (per cent NDF).

This silage has a limited role due to its lower

Look at the paddocks after the heavy crops if milk production and cow condition are to be come off. They will be yellow, have a lot of bare looked after.

It is suitable for late lactation, low producing ground between ryegrass plants and take a long time to regrow. cows and dries.

This is because a major guideline for maintainSome farmers, having made lower yielding, ing a dense high quality pashigh quality silage, have ture has been broken. been surprised at how well The pasture has grown the cows have milked, and well past three green livwill lift production if enough ing leaves and sunlight has is fed.

Where does your not reached the base of the This is not surprising besilage normally sit? sward. cause this silage is at or near new leaves cangrazing height pasture and Can you do better?” not Result: reach sunlight, no new can test over 11.0 ME, over tillers generated, existing 16 per cent CP, and below 55 daughter tillers weakened or died off, aerial tilper cent NDF. The earlier the pasture is cut, the more leaf and lering meaning tillers hung out to dry - all leading less reproductive tillers it will have compared to to the yellow pasture picture described above that heavier cuts usually shut up for much longer or will take several rotations to thicken up again.

Pasture harvested at or just before canopy clopushed too far with nitrogen.

In good silage making conditions, pasture si- sure will be about half the yield as much traditionlages can be attained with over 12 ME, over 25 ally harvested silage.

Contractors hate harvesting these lower yields for obvious reasons but you are paying the money for a high quality product.

However, to be fair, they are equally entitled to charge slightly more due to the costs involved to cover the ground with mowers, tedders and rakes, and farmers should still be ahead harvest costwise versus income from this silage.

It is possible still to put away the same total tonnes of silage as achieved by heavy yielding paddocks.

This is achievable through more area at four weeks compared to half the area at eight weeks.

This maintains grazing pressure which maintains pasture quality, results in higher quality silage and actually usually results in more total spring growth. A win, win, win situation.

Look at these short lockup paddocks once silage is removed. Regrowth will be dense and quick since most clumps will come back as high quality and most will be grazed next rotation.

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Ready to roll at Chapman’s ONE of the biggest bits of news out of Chapman Machinery Service is the return of salesman Tom Peters.

Tom worked at the business for three and a half years before working in the dairy industry for the last five years.

With experience in both sides of the industry, he has been able to jump straight back into the sales role ready for the season.

“Gearing up for hay and silage season, we have been building hay equipment through the off season in our warehouse so they are ready to go in a instant. That includes mowers, tedders, rakes and mower conditioners,” Tom said.

“We also have new stock balers, like the Krone Comprima V180xc.”

Tom said the V180xc, which produces high density bales, makes Krone one of the market leaders.

The V180xc’s camless pickup allows cleaner gathering, higher productivity, quieter running and less maintenance.

Heavy duty gears and drive chains offer a reliable overload protection, giving peace of mind during those sudden impacts.

Massive crop flow augers help shift crop from the sides into the bale chamber for uniform bale formation.

Tool free adjustable gauge wheels allow you to adjust the height to suit current conditions for a superior ride.

Tines on the Easyflow rotor are arranged in a wavy wpattern at a spacing of 55mm, designed for a constant flow of crop.

Aside from the newest and brightest, the business also offers good as-new equipment at competitive prices.

“We have a good selection of used balers to choose from. All have been quality workshop-tested and ready to go out the door,” Tom said.

“With product support from our leading service technician Adam Durston and his workshop team, new and used equipment is ready for the season.”

Chapman Machinery Service is a locally owned and operated family business that has been located in Leongatha for 28 years.

HAPPY RETURN: Salesman Tom Peters is excited about his return to Chapman Machinery Service in Leongatha.

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PLAN AHEAD: Preparation and knowledge are essential to ensuring your silage crop is the best it can be.

Mowing and wilting tips for quality silage The lesser the density of the swath after mow- tree and holes marked, harrows moved out of padMOWING silage early ensures high ing, the faster the wilt. dock, having plastic seal on site, and communicatquality silage and plentiful regrowth.

It also helps to wilt the crop to the desired dry matter percentage as soon as possible after mowing.

The key is to compact stacks tightly and seal within one to three days of harvesting preferably.

When baling, tight bales are preferred and ideally sealed within three hours of baling, at the storage site.

Holes should be fixed ASAP after being noticed with specific silage tapes.

When making silage, contractors and farmers are urged to remember that cutting a crop when sunny will yield a higher quality crop than when shady.

The longer the mown crop is on the ground, the greater are the losses of dry matter (DM) and quality (sugars and proteins) due to plant respiration, and increased risk of rain.

The fresher or wetter the material, the more it is “living” and the greater the losses of DM and quality.

Silage makers should also note: The lighter the crop, the quicker the wilt.

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Crops mown early in the season and without further treatment dry very well on top, to about three to five leaves depth only, in the first 24 to 36 hours.

Dust, mud or manure and silage equals foul silage with reduced palatability and quality.

Assuming you are after high quality silage (>9.8 MJ ME/kg DM), then you will need to harvest perennial rye grass/white clover pastures two to five weeks before normally harvesting hay.

This early in the season, the ground may be damp, air temperature cool to warm and the skies often overcast.

Try to harvest at the desired dry matter percentage but if rain is coming, get into it.

To harvest high quality silage, where soil types allow, may require extra machinery and some management changes in fodder conservation.

The rewards are worth it.

Consider working in with neighbours who have machinery that you do not have, using contractors or buying a crucial piece of machinery.

Forward planning such as having machinery serviced, fences cut, holes filled, tracks graded,

ing with others involved assists greatly.

AM vs PM mowing It is true plant sugars are highest in the plant by mid–afternoon.

However the extra wilting gained by earlier mowing, albeit at a lower sugar content level in the plants, is more than offset by the disadvantages of mowing mid-afternoon.

A crop cut in the afternoon will be higher in energy (sugars) but will undergo a much shorter wilt before nightfall.

These plants with higher moisture content, fueled by the dew, will have increased quality losses overnight due to their greater respiration rates.

It is also highly possible that an extra day’s wilting may be required to reach the desired dry matter content.

Ensiling at lower dry matter contents than desirable will result in a less favourable fermentation with some loss of quality and reduced palatability.

Story courtesy of Australian Fodder Industry Association.

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“The front linkage now remains fixed during NEW CLAAS DISCO MOVE 3600 and 3200 mowers can really shake their operation, with the mower raised and lowered via integrated hydraulics. stuff.

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“ACTIVE FLOAT eliminates the need for “The special shape of the skids and the large suspension spring coupling points on the tractor,” channel between them provides a high degree of Blair said. self-cleaning,” Blair said.

“The suspension pressure can be adjusted dur“The bolted design of the mower bed and ing operation again using a single-acting hydraupermanent lubrication of all drive components lic service.” simplify maintenance and guarantee dimensional The headstock can be coupled either directly stability and longevity.” to the tractor front linkage or using an A-frame.

When the mower is uncoupled, a parking “The handy adjustment guide allows you to latch on the headstock locks the kinematics so set the front link arms at the right height from the the mower can stand securely without additional tractor cab,” Blair said. support.

Consider your options

1. Mowing only. Mow the crop with a rotary mower. Use two mowers to cut the crop ASAP. 2. Mow and spread. Mow the crop with a rotary mower and spread/ted with a tedder.

3. Mower-conditioner: Mow with a mowerconditioner. The tyned types are best for pastures.

2. Mow and spread. Respread once the top few leaves show signs of wilting.

Depending on weather conditions you may not need to respread on day two if long chopping.

Start harvesting about late morning.

If precision chopping or baling, a second and third tedding, may be necessary.

The second tedding could be done mid-afternoon on day one sometimes. Start precision chopping or baling about early to mid-afternoon.

3. Mower-conditioner. Harvest early to mid-afternoon if long chopping. If precision chopping or baling, start mid-late afternoon when pasture is drier. If confident of fine weather, start mid-late morning on day three.

Day two

Day three

HERE are three scenarios of preparation of the crop up to the harvesting stage, depending on the machinery on hand.

Start mowing mid-late morning, after the dew has gone, and finish by mid-afternoon.

Try to harvest 24 to 36 hours after mowing and avoid delaying longer than 48 hours.

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ON THE LAND Expo will celebrate dairying

Show bag is back THE Udder Truth show bag sponsored by South East Organic Fertiliser has returned.

Participating exhibitors are enthusiastic for expo visitors to join in the fun.

This is how it works: receive a show bag at the gate, visit 16 of the 20 listed exhibitors, answer an easy question, place your entry in the draw and you have a chance to be $5000 richer.

Exhibitors involved are: Brown’s Fertilisers, Zoetis, Vikon Precast, Ridley, Jantec Systems, Victorian Hoofcare Sevices, De Wit Trading/The Wrangler New Zealand, Coopers Animal Health, Brown’s Stockfeed, Easy Dairy Automation Systems, GippsDairy, Reid Stockfeeds Pty Ltd, Lely Centre Gippsland, TAFE Gippsland, Rural Bank, Bio-Link 4 Plants, Saputo, Burra Foods, Castlegate James Quality Stockfeeds and Graham’s Seeds.

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INSIGHTFUL EVENT: The Saputo Dairy Expo promises to offer farmers the latest in industry developments and technology.

The session is titled: Gippsland…the next farming families dealing with the ongoing stresses THE Strzelecki Lions Club is proud to of running their businesses, and is hoping farmers host the Saputo Dairy Expo in Korum- frontier? Is dairy heading south?

Listen to a panel of people with life experi- visit this site for a chat or check-up. It could be burra this Wednesday and Thursday.

The expo first ran in the year 2000 to deliver a one stop shop to farmers so they could attend, network and research their requirements in the one place.

Today, the event still has the same focus, showcasing the latest in dairy innovation and technology to farmers.

Major sponsor Saputo Dairy Australia will have a hospitality area for farmers where they can chat to their local team.

Features of the expo are: Mike Brady at 11am Wednesday. Mike sings and talks through his life story in an entertaining way.

Matt Harms from On Farm Consulting will be hosting a session sponsored by the South Gippsland Shire Council and Rabobank on Thursday at 11am.

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ence of what farming was like in the north, what Gippsland has to offer in the short and longer term and what it means to our region, land prices and dairy farming in general.

Panel members are dairy farmers James Dillon, Luke Zuidema and Daryl Hoey, real estate agent Peter Bellingham, Professor Rob Faggian and local Rabobank manager Tracy Hollingworth.

If you are feeling energetic, The Gumboot Gift is a 120 metre footrace that will be run on Wednesday at 1pm. All entrants will need to bring their own gumboots for the race.

This is a handicap event so all ages have a chance. There are male and female races with a $2000 prize pool.

Register from 11.30am on the day or before the event by downloading the application form from www.dairyexpo.com.au The Jindi Zoo Mobile Petting Zoo will be on site both days to entertain children, supported

by Westfalia Warragul and Poowong Dairy and Hardware.

The expo committee is aware of the wellbeing of farmers and has invited the National Centre for Farmer Health to be involved.

The committee realises the importance of

time well spent.

The Solar Power Feature includes companies who will be able to assist with farm energy needs.

These companies will be identifiable with signs and balloons.

Each year enthusiastic parents and volunteers from the Poowong Kindergarten organise the catering.

The Strzelecki Lions Club would also like to thank other volunteers.

VITAL INFORMATION

What: Saputo Dairy Expo.

Where: Korumburra Showgrounds.

When: Wednesday, September 11 and Thursday, September 12, 10am-3pm both days.

Cost: $15 per person and children under 16 are free.

V.L.E. LEONGATHA

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Commencing 12 NOON on beef bulls Vendor entries to date include: ANGUS – Fernleigh, Cheltenham Park, West Creek Angus, R. McPhie, McIndoe, M. Ford.

CHAROLAIS – K. & F. Whelan.

LIMO – L. Heyne, Millendale.

HEREFORDS – G. & L. Anthony, D. Miekle, Sheldon Park.

MAINE ANJOU – Kandina Maines.

BRANGUS – Hidden Springs.

FRIESIANS – P. Price, R.J, H.E, T.J & C.M. Perrett, Sheldon Park, E. Boyd.

JERSEYS – Somersleigh Jerseys, Coldee P/L, L. & K. Kirkus, N. & L. Murphy, D.& R. Scott, P. Price, G. & R. Casey, D.M & L. Hoey – Beulah Jersey, R. Denbrok, E. Boyd, R.J, H.E, T.J & C.M. Perrett.

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Landcare groups awarded SOUTH Gippsland groups took awards at the recent bi-annual Victorian Landcare Awards.

Gippsland Intrepid Landcare - which aims to engage youth in environmental work – claimed the Young Landcare Leadership Award after attracting more than 300 young people to volunteer.

The group planted more than 10,000 trees, removed more than 30 kilograms of rubbish from a Phillip Island beach and removed invasive weeds from the Sandy Point dune system.

Belinda Brennan from West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority won the VFF/Landcare Victoria Heather Mitchell Memorial Fellowship Award for over 30 years of outstanding work within Landcare.

She will travel to Uganda to deliver a paper on Victorian Landcare.

WGCMA’s Tony Gardner won the Dr Sidney

Plowman Travel and Study Award, He drove the Healthy Soils Sustainable Farms Project which saw 30 per cent of West Gippsland farm businesses engaged over eight years.

He is proud of his work with the South Gippsland Landcare Network on the Soilkee Renovator looking at innovation in soil health.

“I’ve been fortunate to work in an area which matches my passions and work with the Landcare networks, industry and a farming community which is eager to embrace change,” Tony said.

He will use his award to further study regenerative agriculture practices and soil carbon markets.

The Bass Coast Landcare Network won the Landcare Network of the Year Award, reflecting its phenomenal impact over the last 10 years which has seen its groups plant more than two million indigenous plants in the region.

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Heavy drafts enjoy price rise THERE were approximately 875 export and 75 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 280 head week on week.

The usual buying group was present and operating in a generally firm market. Trade cattle sold to solid demand for the limited selection.

There were a few more grown seers and bullocks and prices improved a little especially in the heavy drafts.

Manufacturing steers held firm with the friesian portion improving in quality. Cows were fairly mixed and averaged generally firm while the heavy bulls improved in quality and eased a little.

Vealers reached a top of 335c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 295c and 330c/kg.

Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 295c and 331c/kg.

Grown steers made from 320c to 346c/kg.

Bullocks sold from 327c to 367c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 240c and 296c with the crossbred portion between 242c and 340c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows sold between 170c and 240c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 220c to 277c/kg.

Better shaped heavy bulls sold from 267c to 327c with the dairy lots from 230c to 290c/kg.

The next sale draw - September 11 & 12: 1.

Phelan & Henderson & Co, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. Elders, 4. SEJ, 5. Landmark.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, September 4

BULLOCKS 16 A.J. & L.M. Dunkley, Yarram 5 M. Baryczka, Airly 2 C. & J. McAinch, Meeniyan 4 A.J. & L.M. Dunkley, Yarram 12 M.P. Kennedy, Nerrena 17 Parklea P/L, Officer STEERS 1 B. Phillips, Grantville 1 I. & R. Hengstberger, Stony Ck 2 A. & L. Klinkhamer, Officer Sth 1 D.A. & R.M. Lace, Newry 9 R. & F. Argento, Toora 2 G.C. & M.a. Moore, Hedley HEIFERS 4 B. Phillips, Grantville 2 D.A. & R.M. Lace, Newry 1 I. & R. Hengstberger, Stony Ck 2 R.S. & L.C. Dunlop, Tarwin 4 B. & T. McCormack, Mirboo Nth 1 G.J. & J. Beveridge, Drouin COWS 12 The Pines Grazing, Gifford West 1 S. & L. Harrison, Giffard 1 G.A. & G.L. Houchen, Yarram 2 I.D. & M.N. Conn, Hedley 1 Croatto Farm Trust, Leongatha 3 Inlet View Dairy P/L BULLS 1 D. & D. Wylie, Korumburra 1 R. & L. Brooks, Korumburra Sth 1 A. Filsell, E. Smith, Wonthaggi 1 M. Williams, Dalyston 1 M. Turra 1 S. Hogarth, Kardella South

730.0kg 786.0kg 622.5kg 701.3kg 735.0kg 593.5kg

366.6 362.6 362.6 361.6 350.0 346.0

$2676.18 $2850.04 $2257.19 $2535.72 $2572.50 $2053.61

475.0kg 470.0kg 450.0kg 540.0kg 488.9kg 535.0kg

335.0 329.6 322.6 320.0 319.6 315.0

$1591.25 $1549.12 $1451.70 $1728.00 $1562.49 $1685.25

463.8kg 487.5kg 430.0kg 435.0kg 346.3kg 465.0kg

335.0 330.6 315.0 298.6 291.6 279.6

$1553.56 $1611.68 $1354.50 $1298.91 $1009.67 $1300.14

537.5kg 520.0kg 740.0kg 665.0kg 815.0kg 710.0kg

277.6 277.6 264.6 263.6 263.6 263.6

$1492.10 $1443.52 $1958.04 $1752.94 $2148.34 $1871.56

915.0kg 860.0kg 790.0kg 825.0kg 810.0kg 1005.0kg

326.6 320.0 314.6 311.6 308.6 307.6

$2988.39 $2752.00 $2485.34 $2570.70 $2499.66 $3091.38

can help you with: • All your bearing needs, including oil seals & o-rings.

• Vee belts and pullies, chain and sprockets • Tractor PTO shafts and spares.

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• Don't forget our industrial gases where you own the cylinder - no more wasted rent money.

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FOR SALE To be offered on Auctionsplus Eastern States Sale, Fri 13th Sept from 11am 67 PTIC Angus Heifers

To commence calving mid Sept ‘19 onwards

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Please contact Zack Redpath 0438 687 450

STORE SALE VLE - LEONGATHA THURSDAY, SEPT 12, 2019 Starting at 10am 1250 CATTLE 1250 GROWN A/C R CROMB, PERRY BRIDGE (ELDERS) 25 Angus steers , 2 yo A/C GS KNIGHT, STRATFORD (SEJ) 25 Angus Steers , 2 yo A/C J&J MCDONALD , KOONWARRA (LANDMARK) 17 Angus steers , 2yo A/C J&C KERR , YARRAM (ELDERS) 16 Angus X steers , 20 mths A/C G&S MARSH (LANDMARK) 14 Angus steers , 20 mths A/C S & M HUNT, NEWRY (LANDMARK) 40 Angus/ BB steers, Latrobe park Ang blood 12 Hereford steers, Mawarra blood 2x5in1, yard weaned, extremely quiet , 14-16 mths A/C COPPERLEAF PTY LTD (ELDERS) 40 Angus mix sex, yearlings 14 months A/C A&Y MORRSON , INVERLOCH (ALEX SCOTT) 20 Hereford steers , 14 mths A/c Melalencos Angus, Dalyston (SEJ) 30 Angus Heifers 15 mnths , all drenched and well grown.

A/C N & B WYNNE, NEWRY (LANDMARK) 25 Angus mixed sexes, 15 mths WEANERS A/C T & C HULLS “NARRA TINGHA” LEONGATHA (SEJ) 250 Angus mix sex calves, 10-11 mnths, all drenched 25.8.19 A/C BROOKEVILLE ANGUS (LANDMARK) 70 Angus steers, 10 mths A/C G DEMPSEY , TARRAVILLE (ELDERS) 60 Angus mix sex calves , 10-11 mths, weaned , Te mania & Ardrossan blood A/C TV & LM MOREING , BIBBENLUKE (LANDMARK) 35 Hereford Heifers, 10 months, Morfield blood, Never Ever Accredited 20 Hereford Steers, 10 months, Morfield blood, Never Ever Accredited A/C D & S BURNS, RYANSTON (SEJ) 30 Angus Heifers 15 Angus Steers , 12-14 mnths. Yancowinna Bld A/C A CONISBEE & CO, GLENGARRY (LANDMARK) 40 Angus Steers, 10 mths, yard weaned, 2x5in1 , EU ACCREDITED A/C E HIGGINS, SALE (LANDMARK) 12 Angus steers, 12 mths 30 mixed sex Angus weaners, 6 mths 5662 4033

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A/C M & J ELLIOTT, LICOLA (SEJ) 20 Angus Heifers 10 Angus Steers, 12-14 mnths, “fernleigh bld” A/C MRS KEE , JACK RIVER (ELDERS ) 20 Angus steers , 10 mths weaned 10 Angus heifers , 10 mths weaned Te mania blood A/C M&H JOHNS , PHILLIP ISLAND (ELDERS) 30 Angus mix sex weaners , 7-8 mths , Te mania blood A/C CAMPHILL CATTLE, BOMBALA (LANDMARK) 27 Angus mixed sex weaners A/C PL & MA CHISHOLM, ARCHIES CREEK (LANDMARK) 24 Angus steers, 10-12 mths , Yancowinna blood, weaned 8 weeks , ‘Never Ever’ Accredited A/C A & C GILLESPIE JONES, BOMBALA (LANDMARK) 16 Angus heifers A/C JG & JL RUMPH, BOMBALA (LANDMARK) 13 Angus & bb yearlings A/C KEVIN BRISLIN, MT ECCLES (LANDMARK) 10 Hereford steers , 10-12 mths 3 Hereford heifers, 10-12 mths A/C IG & KA Ford, Cathcart (LANDMARK) 6 Hereford Heifers, 12 months, Morfield blood, Never Ever Accredited 6 Hereford Steers, 12 months, Morfield blood, Never Ever Accredited A/C A & E ORCHARD , MIRBOO NORTH (ELDERS) 10 Angus/Murray grey x steers 12 months, weaned , very quiet A/C M & M STEPHENS, MOE (LANDMARK) 20 pure Limo mixed sex weaners A/C CHRISTENSEN FAMILY, GLENGARRY (LANDMARK) 20 Angus / fries x steers, 18 mths A/C R & C JENNINGS, MERRIMANS PARK, Gormondale (landmark) 20 fries, Angus , Charo x mixed sexes, 18 mths A/C R AFFLECK, TOONGABBIE (LANDMARK) 16 Fries steers A/C A BRUNTON , TARRAVILLE (ELDERS) 10 Friesian steers , 14 mths COW & CALVES/JOINED FEMALES A/C JG & JL RUMPH, BOMBALA (LANDMARK) 10 Angus & Angus x heifers 2 yo , Depast to Sparta Ang bull to calve march 2020

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SEARCH FOR A JOB FIND A CAREER QUALIFIED MECHANIC and or APPRENTICE MECHANIC Our busy workshop requires a qualified mechanic and or an apprentice mechanic. The successful candidate should have attention to detail, good customer service and sound written and verbal skills. This position is full time with after hours work required for RACV on a rotating roster.

Please call 5952 2059 Email â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ctcc@waterfront.net.au

Acute Care Nurses (Division 1) wanted ICU/PICU experience preferred but not essential Wanted for home care in Leongatha area who love the outdoors and having fun!

Due to nature of program, females are encouraged to apply.

Please contact Patrik 0n 041 094 2230 or email patrik@intensivecareathome.com

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PROPERTY MANAGER Full time The Inverloch office is seeking applications for a full-time property manager to join the busy team. This is a permanent position covering all aspects of property management. Experience preferred, however not essential. Above award wages and commissions apply. All enquiries and applications strictly confidential.

Please contact Jo Ginn - Director, Alex Scott and Staff Inverloch 0417 552 642 or joginn@alexscott.com.au

VACANCIES @ GSHS Individual Support Coordinator 0.8 EFT (64 hrs per fortnight) Permanent Part Time (Job # CS0901) Contact: Belinda Ogden, Community Services Manager. Ph: 5667 5620 or email Belinda.ogden@gshs.com.au

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Administra on Assistant â&#x20AC;˘ Administra on Assistant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 21 hours per week permanent part- me, $29 per hour + Super An exci ng opportunity is available for an administra on dynamo to join our support team at Koonwarra Village School (KVS).

We are looking for someone who has great communica on and organisa onal skills, and thrives on working in a frontline posi on. You will need to have experience in an administra on role, ability to demonstrate ini a ve, crea ve thinking and be confident with IT and office administra ve programs. A Working with Children Check will be required.

The posi on will commence immediately for 14 hours a week for the remainder of 2019 to facilitate training. It will increase to 21 hours a week from 2020. The days and mes of the week will be responsive around school hours and there is some ďŹ&#x201A;exibility about the days of the week and how that will be scheduled.

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(Must have experience) Banfields Aged Care is part of a family-owned Australian Aged Care Group Pty Ltd (AACG), which prides itself on imagination and innovation in caring for the aged.

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If you believe you have the qualities and skills we are looking for please apply by emailing reception@banfields.com.au

Homebush Pastoral Company Would you like to earn above award pay while working in a well-maintained dairy operation with rotational weekends off?

Our large rotary dairy is family owned and we are 30 mins from Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Promontory - Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest coastal wilderness. You can enjoy the simpler life and lower costs of country living while working for an ethical employer that values and respects employees and has an excellent safety record. We have more than one position available.

Job Specifications: We are looking for a full time or permanent part time Farm Hand level 5 or above, answerable directly to the owner, to work in every aspect of our farm business. Duties include tractor driving, machinery maintenance, fencing and occasional milking. Safe cattle handling experience and a truck licence is preferable, forklift licence, chemical handling certificate and computer skills an advantage. A calm nature and mature outlook is a must. A valid Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Licence is also required.

Person Specifications: â&#x20AC;˘ A willingness to learn and an open mind â&#x20AC;˘ Demonstrated problem solving skills and initiative â&#x20AC;˘ Strong communication skills We offer a very competitive package, further training to enhance your skills and opportunities for advancement exist.

Applicants will need Australian residency.

To submit an application addressing our person specifications, outlining relevant experience and demonstrating your suitability for the role, please email: peter@homebushpastoral.com.au NB: shortlisted applicants may initially be interviewed via video software where distance is an issue. Candidates should be prepared to travel for second interview on farm. Only shortlisted candidates will be advised of outcome.

Applications close Friday 27th September 2019.

Up to Full time Limited Tenure until March 2020 (Job # PH0801) Contact: Vivian Carroll, Allied Health Manager.

Ph: 5654 2701 or email vivian.carroll@gshs.com.au

Registered Midwives Contact: Tracey Palmer, Nurse Unit Manager General Ward. Ph: 5667 5614 or email tracey.palmer@gshs.com.au Full details, including the position descriptions are available at www.gshs.com.au. Email applications, quoting relevant job reference number to jobs@gshs.com.au by 22/9/19.

MEAT MANAGER/ BUTCHER Inverloch Supermarket is seeking an experienced qualified butcher to manage and work hands on in our instore meat department.

To be considered for this role the applicant will need to possess: â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to effectively manage a busy seasonal retail meat department to agreed budgets and standards. â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to work with and manage a team harmoniously â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent communication skills with both customers and team members â&#x20AC;˘ Skills in the preparation and presentation of a full range of fresh quality meat products â&#x20AC;˘ The ability to develop new product ideas â&#x20AC;˘ Experience in delivering food safety and compliance standards â&#x20AC;˘ Basic computer knowledge â&#x20AC;˘ The availability to work school holidays and rotating weekends Experience in the supermarket industry is an asset but not essential, manual labor is requirement of this position.

Please forward resume to Store Manager at admin@inverlochsupermarket.com.au

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PHARMACY ASSISTANT Permanent Full Time / Part Time

We have a vacancy for someone to join our dynamic team.

Are you a Qualified Dispensary Technician or have experience working within the dispensary?

For more information on this role please contact: Brett - 03 5662 2297 Nagels Amcal Pharmacy 10-14 Bair Street Leongatha, Vic 3953

DISABILITY SUPPORT WORKERS Leongatha/Fish Creek locations • Community access and behaviours of concern experience ideal.

• 10am-1pm shifts available Monday – Sunday • Drivers licence and vehicle essential • Willing to undergo a Police and Working with Children’s check Please call Jane on 1300 675 893 to apply or send email to: JaneB@acares.com.au

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SEARCH FOR A JOB FIND A CAREER FARMHAND A full time position is available on our dairy farm in Leongatha North, Victoria We are looking for candidates who have at least two years fulltime experience in dairying. The role will involve all facets of dairying so candidates who can demonstrate skills in multiple areas will be highly regarded. The dairy is a 30 a side herringbone with automatic cup removers.

In return we reward our staff with a generous salary package and focus on a healthy work/life balance with two days off a week. No accommodation.

Please send a cover letter and your resume to sirrota@live.com

Position Vacancies Bass Coast Health

Social Support Program Worker Welfare Worker class 1-2 Casual Applications close 5pm Friday 27 Sept 2019 For more information see our website: https://southgippslandhospital.com.au/ employment/

Bass Coast Health is seeking applications for the following position:

Associate Nurse Unit Manager Emergency Department/ Short Stay Unit

for sale

wanted

Permanent full time – closing 22/9/2019

BEEF cross calves for sale. Graeme 0427634233.

For full position details, a position description and how to apply, please refer to the BCH website basscoasthealth.org.au or contact Human Resources via email hr@basscoasthealth.org.au

EXOTIC and native kiln dried timber suitable for furniture and hobby. Ph: 5681-2261.

AGISTMENT wanted.

Local dairy farmer seeks agistment for 35 joined heifers from now to February. Ph: 0413750118.

Permanent part time– closing 15/09/19

Physiotherapist Grade 2

FIREWOOD, redgum and local wood. Ph: 0408-980711.

livestock

MOTOR MECHANIC Edney's of Leongatha is seeking a qualified motor mechanic to join its expanding Nissan/ Hyundai dealership. The successful applicant will be given the latest dealership training throughout their employment while working in a friendly, modern environment.

You will also have the opportunity to expand your skills with RACV road service. A 4th year apprentice will be considered.

Forward hand written applications to: Edney's Leongatha Attention: Nick McRae PO Box 72 Leongatha 3953 Applications close Friday 27th September

ACTIVITY LEADER FULL TIME POSITION

Do you love the outdoors and working with children? We have a position available for an energetic and positive person with a ‘can do’ attitude.

Waratah Beach Camp is a 160 bed lodge situated metres from stunning Waratah Bay. We run over 45 different activities on and off site for school aged children from Prep to year 12.

This unique position is physically challenging and requires excellent communication skills for the coordination of student’s daily activities such as: giant swing, ropes courses, abseiling, water sports, rock pooling, bouldering wall etc.

We have a very strong customer service focus on camp. Hours are: Mon 9am – 5.30pm TuesFri 7am - 3.30pm no split shifts, no weekends.

Working with Children Check, police check and references are essential. Full training provided.

A background in outdoor education would be an advantage. $50-$70K per annum + Super, full uniform provided & uniform cleaning allowance.

Email your resume to:

Peter Gould pete@waratahbeachcamp.com.au

Or phone: 5684 1435

VICTORIAN LIVESTOCK EXCHANGE

LEONGATHA & PAKENHAM

Victorian Livestock Exchange is a leading enterprise in the livestock sales industry.

We are currently seeking self-motivated and diligent individuals to become part of our droving team working at our Pakenham and Leongatha saleyards. The applicant will be a team player with excellent communication and livestock handling skills. Experience in the livestock industry, preferably saleyard, is essential, and must be able to work flexible hours.

This position is casual and will require some night work. Weekly hours approximate at 20-36 depending on seasonal demands.

Send applications to: admin@vle.com.au or P.O. Box 301 Pakenham 3810

Direct Care Workers - Bass Coast area Due to continued growth of services, mecwacare is seeking casual Direct Care Workers to join its Home Care Services team. Responsibilities include providing domestic cleaning and support, shopping and transport of clients, respite and personal care.

To be successful within this role you will possess: • • • •

Certificate III in Individual Support or equivalent; A caring and reliable attitude; First Aid Level 2 Certificate; Current driver’s licence and registered vehicle.

mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organization, providing care to the Victorian community for 60 years. mecwacare cares for more than 15,600 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria through a highlyintegrated service network operated by more than 1,700 employees and 450 volunteers.

For further information about this position, please contact Rochelle McNamara, on 03 8573 4877. www.mecwacare.org.au

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

public notice DUMBALK HALL COMMITTEE advises their

Annual General Meeting will be held on

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.

OCTOBER 15 at 8pm in the Supper Room of Dumbalk Hall Farmers Road Dumbalk All welcome

FIREWORKS DISPLAY NOTICE TO ALL ANIMAL OWNERS IN AND AROUND LEONGATHA AREA

A fireworks display will be held on the 13th SEPTEMBER Approx 6.30pm Please ensure your animals are secure at this time thank you Further info contact 0430 021 100

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

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Position Vacant

Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, LEONGATHA Ph: 5662 2028 L.M.C.T. 2714

meetings Ruby Hall Association Inc

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THURSDAY September 12 at the Ruby Hall at 7.30pm All welcome

Korumburra’s Community House

Annual General Meeting Thursday, September 12

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TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 FLETCHER JONES LADIES NAVY SKIRT. Size 16. $30. Ph. 0427 792 706.

INDUCTION COOKER. 2000w. Brand new still in box. $25. Ph. 0488 105 451.

3 SEATER COUCH & 2 recliners. Burgundy. $20.

Ph. 5662 4394.

HAIRDRESSING EQUIPMENT. Lightweight black portable basin on adjustable metal stand. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0418 591 195.

TAP SHOES. Energetiks. Girls size 7.

Almost brand new. $20. Ph. 0407 528 192.

LEONGATHA CYCLING CLUB COLOURS. & monogrammed padded cycling shorts. Never worn.

Size small. $45. Ph. 5674 3535.

LEONGATHA CYCLING CLUB COLOURS. & monogrammed short sleeve jersey. Never worn.

Size small. $45. Ph. 5674 3535.

TREADMILL. “York Pacer 3500” with instruction manual. Very good condition. $48. Ph. 5662 2570 MECHANICS TOOLBOX. Red metal.

48cmx23cmx37cm. 5 Drawers. Includes miscellaneous screws & bolts. $50 ONO. Ph. 5662 2570 TOILET PAN & SEAT. Brand new, never used. $40.

Ph. 5664 0037.

BLUERAY DVD PLAYER. TLC Brand. THBD 3012.

With book, remote & cables. $20. Ph. 5662 4866.

DVD-CD PLAYER. LG Brand. DP132. With book, remote & cables. $10. Ph. 5662 4866.

ESPRESSO COFFEE MACHINE. Capino brand.

Takes Capsules. $25. Ph. 5664 0120.

RADIO/CD PLAYER. Panasonic. H230mm x W165mm. 2x speakers. H230mmx140mm. With Remote. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 5658 1050.

FRIDGE. Working condition. Suit garage or beer fridge. $40 ono. Ph. 5662 3170.

BIKE. Malvern Star. Mens. 10 gears. $50. Ph. 5662 3556.

GOLF BAG & BUGGY. Very good condition. $50.

Ph. 5662 3556.

DOONA COVER SET. King size. Embossed pale olive green silk like. As new. $50. ph. 0439 353 529.

LINED WICKER STORAGE/TOY HAMPER. Floral lid with teddy topper. Excellent condition. $40. Ph. 0439 353 529.

KING SIZE DOONA COVER SET. Embossed pale olive green, silk like. As New $50. Ph. 0439 353 529.

KIDS CAR SEAT. Britax safe-n-sound Tourer. Easy lightweight booster. Suits 4-8 years. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 0418 591 195.

AIR CONDITIONER/HEATER. Daikin Inverter. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 0419 625 110.

CD STEREO SYSTEM. Panasonic. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 0439 572 372.

TV. 80cm. TCL with stand. Akai Speaker system. $40.

Ph. 0438 287 122.

SPORTS BAR. For Triton, 2016. Stainless steel. $50. ph. 0439 572 372.

SMALL MOTOR. $20. Ph. 0402 384 127.

BEDHEAD. Carved wooden. Good condition. $50.

Ph. 0402 384 127.

PLASTIC PLANT POTS. 6” to 12” in size. Some unused. $5 per bundle. Ph.0400 052 015.

KETTLE BELLS. 8kg each. 2x. $10. Ph. 0429 803 440.

TEST MATCH CRICKET GAME. Crown & Andrews. $10. Ph. 0429 803 440.

TREATED PINE POSTS. Second hand. 15 posts. $50. Ph. 5657 3291.

CORRUGATED IRON. Second hand. 15x6ft sheets. $50. Ph. 5657 3291.

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Garage Sale EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR APPOINTMENT TO COASTAL CROWN LAND RESERVE COMMITTEES OF MANAGEMENT

1 McDonald Street Meeniyan SATURDAY September 14

The Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change is seeking expressions of interest from enthusiastic and talented persons willing to nominate for appointment to one or more of the following committees of management for a three year period.

8.30am - 3pm Dolls, crockery, and many other things

Corinella Foreshore Reserve Committee Incorporated Grantville and District Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management Incorporated Lang Lang Foreshore Reserve Committee Incorporated Loch Sport Foreshore Committee of Management Incorporated Port Franklin Public Purposes and Recreation Reserve Incorporated Sandy Point Foreshore Committee of Management Incorporated Shallow Inlet Camping and Recreation Reserve Incorporated Walkerville Foreshore Committee Incorporated

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These committees are made up of volunteers who are responsible for the day to day management, care and protection of the reserve on behalf of both the local and wider Victorian community.

$27.50 GARAGE SALE KIT

To equip the committee to achieve the best possible management of the Reserve, to work with other public land managers and to participate in planning of the Coastal Reserve’s future, applicants will be shortlisted on the basis of their skills, experience and knowledge in one or more of the following areas: • • • • • • •

KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $33.00) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

Business & Financial Management Facilities & Project Management Secretarial, Administration & Grant Management Marketing, Tourism & Media Environmental & Coastal Biodiversity Conservation Indigenous Values & Cultural Heritage Community & Stakeholder Engagement

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Pre-planning your funeral is one way you can make a difficult time easier for your loved ones.

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To find out more please call 1300 386 375 or visit gippslandfuneralservices.com.au

ORCHIDS ON SHOW: Leticia Marsiglio of Wonthaggi picked up a first prize in the Best Species Intermediate Section for her Zygo orchid.

Orchid show a real pearler ORCHIDS of many colours adorned the Wonthaggi Town Hall for the 30th anniversary South Gippsland Orchid Society Spring Show last Friday and Saturday.

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‘Expressions of Interest’ forms and further information on the role and responsibilities of the Committees of Management are available from the DELWP Gippsland Regional Office at Traralgon, Phone (03) 5172 2111 or via email traralgon.propertyservices@delwp.vic.gov.au.

The locally grown orchids were judged and exhibited by society members from all parts of the region including Wonthaggi, Wattle Bank, San Remo, Phillip Island, Leongatha, Korumburra, Fish Creek, Mirboo North and Pound Creek.

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

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SPRING CONCERT: Violinist Alarna Dean, Year 7 student at Newhaven College, performed at Newhaven’s Music School Spring Concert last Saturday night in Wonthaggi.

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

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

Applications will be assessed by a panel appointed by the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) who will recommend appointment to the Minister.

Expressions of Interest close 5.00pm Monday 16 September 2019.

in memoriam BRANNAN - Christine.

(1950 - 2017) Dear friend, We hold you close within our hearts, and there you will remain; To walk with us throughout our lives, until we meet again.

In loving memory.

Irene, Bernadette and Jill.

Total package valued at $41

The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring the diversity of our committees represent the diversity of our communities. Women, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, young people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applicants should be prepared to be “hands on” and make a significant contribution to the work of the coastal committee and to be visible in the community.

Applicants can apply online via the Get On Board website (www.getonboard.vic.gov.au) under ‘Search Current Vacancies’. Applicants are required to register an account on the Get On Board website prior to applying online. Once you have registered an account with Get On Board, please click the ‘apply online’ button on the vacancy page.

bereavement thanks BOLGE - John.

The Bolge family and Lina would like to express their appreciation to family, friends and neighbours for their kindness, support and messages of sympathy and comfort during our sad loss of John.

Special thanks to Gippsland Southern Health Service doctors and nursing staff, and Father Aju. Please accept this as our personal thanks.

5662 2606 0438 097 181

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Water Main Replacement September - November 2019

South Gippsland Water has begun work to replace water main pipe in the following two key locations:

BAIR STREET LEONGATHA Replacement of a 575m section of water main that runs along Bair Street, from the corner of Bair and McCartin Streets to the corner of Bair and Young Streets, including a small section along Church Street.

Scott and Sharon Anderson CARING & PERSONAL 24 HOUR SERVICE Pre-paid & pre-arranged funeral plans available

Allen Archbold of Pound Creek was thrilled to win a first in the Best Novice Australian Native section with his Tooradin dentrobium.

Work will occur along the road reserve in Bair Street (predominantly in the southbound traffic lane and car parking bays).

GRAHAM STREET WONTHAGGI

Milpara news

Replacement of a 530m section of water main that runs along Graham Street Wonthaggi, from Billson Street to McKenzie Street.

Work will occur along the road reserve in Graham Street (predominantly in the westbound traffic lane and car parking bays on the south side of the street). Construction will be undertaken at night to ensure disturbance is minimised.

High Priority Infrastructure Renewal In both cases, pipe is more than 100 years old and, given location and key role of each in the delivery of water to businesses and community, these works are considered a high priority in ensuring reliable water services to the township.

Construction will occur in staged sections to limit the length of road and footpath impacted upon at any one time. Property and business owners in the immediate vicinity will be consulted and kept up to date through-out construction.

South Gippsland Water acknowledges this important work may cause disruption and inconvenience and we appreciate your understanding. Should you need to contact us, please call our Customer Service Team on 1300 851 636.

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JOIN the Korumburra Craft Group that meets at Milpara on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month.

The next session is September 22.

Anyone who has been a parent knows that it is not always smooth sailing.

If you have a teen, we have a great session coming up: Risky Business: Tough Conversations with Teens.

This will help you communicate better with your teen, develop strategies to listen without judgement, and help your teen problem solve and make safe choices.

The free session will be held on Tuesday, September 17.

You can follow Milpara on Facebook and Instagram.

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A testing course for college riders THE Newhaven College Equestrian Team riders from the junior, middle and senior schools, along with some alumni, recently travelled to Tooradin Estate to train in dressage and cross country.

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club results 2019: 20m prone pennant - Section B Round Nine Glenelg A 490.024 defeated Leongatha 485.014.

99.006 ...............................................Chris Sargant 99.002 ............................................... Robert Spratt 96.002 .............................................Daniel Croatto 95.002 ................................................ Jack Sargant 96.002 .........................................Mathew Eldridge

Tooradin Estate is a premier venue for training in cross country, providing many different challenging elements including banks, drops, ski ramps, ditches and a water complex.

The young riders faced a number of challenges in guiding their horses through the various obstacles and everyone achieved their riding goals for the day.

For some, it was their first experience on a big cross country course, so some well-timed and sensitive instruction provided the desired effect of boosting the confidence of both rider and horse.

The water combination proved challenging for some of the younger riders who had never before tackled such a complex element and they were thrilled with themselves and their mounts when they were able to complete it.

Ladder 32 ........................................................... Glenelg A 28 ............................................................Northcote 24 .............................................................Oakleigh 24 ........................................... Frankston Peninsula 20 .......................................................... Numurkah 8 ................................................................ Fairfield 4 .............................................................Leongatha 4 .......................................................................Sale

We shoot Friday Nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the recreation reserve.

Any inquiries, please call R. Spratt 5664 2358.

Midweek ladies tennis ladders

RIGHT: Esta Christensen and her horse Roxy take the plunge and make it through the water obstacle safely at the Newhaven College Equestrian Team training day at Tooradin Estate.

Round Seven Section One Round Seven Section One Inverloch Diamonds............................................36 Leongatha ...........................................................32 Inverloch Rubies .................................................30 Wonthaggi Chooks..............................................27 Inverloch Sapphires ............................................22 Bena ....................................................................19

• Leongatha badminton

Section Two Westernport/Grantville........................................48 Korumburra.........................................................28 Bena ....................................................................23 Phillip Island .......................................................20 Nyora ..................................................................17

Section Three

Grace O’Neill and her horse Ellie clear the logs by a mile and look to be having a blast.

WINNING COMBINATION: Team Holland (L-R), Rodney Wyatt, Frankie Dekker, Tom Dudley and Angie Arnold, made for a strong combination in the Leongatha badminton grand final, defeating Germany in an entertaining encounter.

Phillip Island set for running festival

Holland win the battle

PHILLIP Island is warming up for the inaugural Running Festival to be held IN an epic grand final the Holland team behind to defeat Angie Almond and Frank Dekker at the Penguin Parade visitor centre and overcame a determined Germany to take 21-19, and the match was all square going into surrounds on Sunday, September 15. the final set.

With over 750 runners from the state and out this season’s top prize by a mere 11 Up stepped Rodney Wyatt with good sup- across the country entered, there is still time to points. port from Tom Dudley who overcame a valiant This grand final had everything, with Holland getting out to a commanding lead as gun pair Frank Dekker and Tom Dudley won the first set 21-14 and picked up the crucial third set 21-9, as Rodney Wyatt began to have a massive impact on the match.

It was then that the German side kicked into gear and Rob Brownlow and Julie Young turned on an absolute blinder, winning their set together 21-6, to get Germany right back into the match.

Another absorbing set was then played by Mike Timpano and Julie Young who came from

Karsten Krohn and Rob Brownlow 21-10 in a match that produced many great rallies and sensational highlights.

It was an enthralling grand final which went to the competition leaders and played in wonderful spirit. Julie Young was the stand out player on the night winning all her sets but the overall depth of Holland kept them ahead.

We look forward to next season with great anticipation and thank all those that have made this an enjoyable competition.

Result: Holland 3/107 d Germany 3/96.

Wonthaggi Owls ..............................................36.5 Inverloch White ...............................................34.5 Inverloch Blue ....................................................34 Phillip Island .......................................................20 Kongwak Kookies ................................................7

register and run at this family event.

Challenging yourself to the two-kilometre will make you a part of history as you cross the finish line at the newly opened visitor centre.

Distances range are a 50-kilometre ultra marathon, 42-kilometre full marathon, 10-kilometre run, five-kilometre run and a two-kilometre kids’ event.

All entrants will receive a medal for participation, no matter the distance.

The courses will take runners across a vari-

ety of terrains including sandy beaches, cliff-top boardwalks, sealed roads, gravel roads and the management tracks through the Summerland Peninsula.

If running does not take your fancy, you can still attend and enjoy information stalls, giveaways, activities with the Nature Parks’ rangers, the DJ, massages, and music by Nic Huigs along with food and coffee.

Every runner will contribute to a range of worthy causes as $1 from each registration fee will go toward charities including Canteen, Change for Sam, Landcare, the Penguin Foundation and The Thin Green Line Foundation.

The festival will run from 9am-3pm.

Everyone is welcome and entry to the visitor centre is free.

• Leongatha Cycling Club

Spirits high in Sunday cycling

Fortunately for Ron, the riders were most CLUB racing was again on Sunday morning with the race start and finish at friendly as they waited for him after turning for home and the run into the wind. This allowed all Outtrim. riders to reach the finish together and contest the The little bit of rain just before the start time cleared and the riders enjoyed a fine run.

The racing headed east towards Leongatha South before turning to race along Hudsons road toward Korumburra.

Riders raced up the hill before turning around.

The race then turned eastward again along Anderson road, racing until just out of Leongatha.

From there it was back to Outtrim.

The many changes of direction meant riders had alternating tail wind and head winds.

The senior field raced a scratch race and the bunch stayed together until the tail wind along Anderson road where Steve Allen had the bunch doing 50km/h.

This pace saw Ron Purtle, on his first outing Team Germany (L-R), Julie Young, Mike Timpano, Rob Brownlow and Karsten Krohn, put for several years, drop from the bunch.

up a fight but were unable to overcome Holland.

sprint.

Steve Allen took the win from Syd Jackson and Peter McLean with Ronald coming in at fourth.

The winning time was 75 minutes and 55 seconds.

For Bastian Jefferies, his usual sparring partner in Stephen Spencer was not on deck, so he had a 6m time trial.

His time was 20 minutes and 37 seconds, probably a little slower than most weeks.

Next Sunday the racing is at the Leongatha Industrial Estate.

Club supporters are reminded to get organised for the 60th anniversary dinner dance on October 19.

Book those tickets and bring some friends along for a good night.

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MEENIYAN WINNERS: Medal winner Susan Straw with Leongatha Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; winners, included, (L-R) Marea Maher (B Woorayl winners Elly Berryman (Monthly Medal) and Jo Grade), Ashleigh Hutton (A Grade Scratch), Nan Meagher Fennell (B Grade). runner-up Sue Hoskin.

(C Grade) and Fay Quilford (Monthly Medal and A Grade winner).

Trophy: B. Warren: 80 Nett. A Grade: B. Tuesday, Stableford Warren (10) 80. Runner Winner: J. Mathers up: T. Prue (21) 87. B (22) 33.

Grade: V. Gow (38) DTL: N. Thompson 85. BDL: B. Curram. 9 32.

Hole: D.Williams (16) Wednesday, Robyn 40. Putting: B. Warren 27.

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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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All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..........AM 1201 - 2400..........PM

Thursday, Stableford Winner: J. Stone.

NTP: 6th P. Dight.

Saturday, Pat McKay Trophy Winners: Medal: S. Canning (13) 74.

NTP: 4th T.Vanin, 6th J.Stone, 17th T.Vanin.

DTL: J.Stone (22) 76, T. Vanin (5) 78. 9 Holes: S. Canning 18pts.

Korumburra Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Golf

event. Non-committee members are asked to bring along a plate of food to share for lunch, which will be followed by the Auxiliary Committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s AGM.

Leongatha Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Golf ON an absolutely wonderful spring day 29 women enjoyed contesting the September Monthly Medal last Wednesday, although scores confirmed recent rain has meant winter conditions are continuing.

Fay Quilford was the clear winner of the Medal and A Grade with a score of 98 (21) 77 net. Congratulations Fay, and a big thank you to Libby Seebeck and Jan Bissett for donating the raffle prize.

B Grade winner was Marea Maher l06 (26) 80 net, and C Grade winner was Nan Meagher 115 (35) 80 net. A Grade scratch was won by Ashleigh Hutton with 95 off the stick.

D.T.L. Balls went to Debbie Miller, Dot Stubbs, Wendy Parker and Maryanne Gartner 81, Marg Griffiths 82, Else Gedye and Susan Wylie 83, Patricia Miller and Bronwyn Debenham 84 net.

N.T.P.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 14th Else Gedye 3.87m, 16th Fay Quilford 13.20m.

ALTHOUGH there was fine weather last Wednesday, foggy conditions created a damp atmosphere for the September Monthly Medal event.

Conditions were also heavy underfoot in places.

A Grade was won by Barb Walker (23) with 79 net and Merrissa Cosson (16) was runner-up with 85 net.

Well done to Kath Welsh (31) who finished with 75 net and that result earned her the Monthly Medal award and winner of B Grade.

Close behind Kath was Jenny Blackmore (28) with 76 net.

Marg Harper was NTP on the 1st (Corner Garden CafĂŠ voucher) and Judy Webb was closest on the 13th green.

BDTL went to Marg Harper, 84 net and Heather Grist and Lee Clements, 85 net. Lee had 99 gross to be the Leongatha Scratch Score winner.

Next Wednesday, Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golf September 11, Dot West is kindly donating SATURDAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S stroke trophies for the round for the Monthly Canadian Foursomes Medal was played in

Competition: McInnes, Chris Stableford Leaver, Will Norden, Fred Debono and Ken Day Winner: Josh Smirk.

Robbins (16) 41. NTP 16th: Russell PentMeeniyan land. DTLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: Russell Ladiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Golf Pentland (20) 37, Neil Whitelaw (13) 36, Joe GREAT to get back to Kus (18) 36. golf again after winter Saturday Results weeks of not being able Competition: Stroke to get a quorum.

(Star Medal and Flag We played the Day) monthly medal with a Medal Winner: Mal good field.

Payne (11) 73. DTLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: Winner of the medal Joe Kus (18) 75, Richie with a fine 78net (20) Taylor (17) 76. 2nd was Susan Straw, shot NTP 1st hole: Darunner-up was Sue vid Jerram Hoskin with 80 net (20).

NTP: 4th: Josh RobThe putting was won bins, 6th: Richie Tayby Sue Hoskin 30 puts. lor, 13th: David Jerram, Balls down the line 16th: Joe Kus. went to Faye LePage Congratulations to and Irene Holm.

Joe Kus been this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Last week we Star Medal winner. played a three club Flag Day Results: event which was fun, A Grade: Mal and much ingenuity Payne. B Grade: Richie was required, deciding Taylor. C Grade: Doug which clubs would be Taylor. needed. Some opted to use a three-wood Woorayl for putting or threeLadies Golf iron. Not sure how it all went, as we had a four way count back IT was great to welfor the winner with 11 come 14 ladies to play points. Winner was our Monthly Medal on Sue Hoskin, runner-up Wednesday.

Our sponsor Harvest was Susan Straw with Irene Holm getting a Lane provided beautiful Cyclamens as prizes. ball down the line.

Thanks, Adam.

Mirboo North Although there was no rain, the grass is Golf growing, so with people away, it was in need Wednesday Results of a trim. The scores Competition: reflected the difficulties Monthly Medal we all faced! (stroke) However, our Day winner: Lia Brent (24) 82. DTLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: winner of A Grade and Lorrae Hamilton (37) the Monthly Medal 83. NTP 16th: Barb with a fantastic score Stimson. Putts: Maree of 78 net was Elly Berryman (15).

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Thursday Results B Grade winner was

typical spring conditions with very strong winds and rain making good scoring very difficult.

Only 49 intrepid golfers ventured out and it was Chris Leaver who mastered the wind to card a 79 off the stick for a Nett 73, to win the Overall and the Medal in a count back from Scotty Blencowe, who took the C grade honours with his nett 73. B Grade was taken out by Nick Shaw with Nett 75.

DTL Balls went down to nett 81 by count back and were awarded to Brett Smyth, Bradley Hines, Andrew Henley, Craig Hutchinson, Peter Walsh, Rob Martin, Phil Douglass, Chris Indian, Don Smith, Geoff McDonald, Andrew Macfarlane, Gordon Morrison, Bruce Christison and Paul Dell.

Nearest the Pins were Brendan Simon on the 14th hole and Don Smith on the 16th.

Last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tuesday stroke round was played in glorious spring weather with David Forbes handling the conditions best to run out overall winner by count back with nett 72.

Ron Findlay also shot 72 nett to take out B-grade and Peter Hobson finished with a nett 76 to win C-grade also by count back.

DTL balls were won

by Mark Warby, Keith Finney, Andrew Smith, Allan Kuhne, Winton Knop, Malcolm Legge, Craig Hutchinson, Norm Hughes, John

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TWENTY-TWO players braved the cold and windy conditions for a two man Ambrose, which was sponsored

by Edneys Nissan.

Thank you Darryl and staff for your ongoing support.

Winners with a fantastic score were Dale Burge and Warren Turner (63.25), runners-up Trent Walters and Damian Symmons (67), BDL Michael Grist and Josh Smith (68), Ashley Peters and Brett Stubbs (68.5), Tyler Hogan and Brian Hogan (70.25), NTP 8th nil, 17th Tyler Hogan, NAGA Rodney Goodwin and Craig Hall (76.5) and Ball Raffle winner Ryan SYN. Next weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event, a 4BBB Stableford, will be sponsored by Frank and Jeannie Dekker.

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Jo Fennell (36) with a 82 net.

BDL Anne Grist (23) with 82 and Janet Thompson (26) 83 net and Jenny Riseley (25) with 84 net.

NTP 8th Kathryn Davis.

NTP 11th Elly Berryman.

NTP 17th Sharyn Rayson.

The winner of the putting was Joan Smith with only 30 putts. Well done everyone.

Next week we are playing a Russian Stableford. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a game thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s different but enjoyable. Hoping to see you all there.

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Marje Pearson and Bob Fraser won the pairs event at Leon- South West Gippsland Bowls Group best one game winners STANDOUT TEAM: South West Gippsland Bowls Group gatha Bowls Club. were Haydn Cave (L), Rob Hill (S), Rob Matthews (2) and winners were David Smith (S), Peter Thorley (L), Wilma Simon Davis (3) (not shown).

Brunson (2) and Laurie Bell (3).

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, September 4

AN enjoyable night of bowling at Buffalo after the Mardan tournament the previous night.

Ten bowlers at Buffalo who played two games of 10 ends.

In the first game on mat one Toni Heldens, Carolyn Benson and Charlie Tumino won six of the 10 ends to beat Bill Wolswinkel, Joy Dyson and Illene Tiziani 8-4.

On the other mat Peter Tiziani and Gary Stirling won seven of the 10 ends to outscore Danah Suckling and Mary Tumino 7-3.

In the second game Peter and Gary had their second win by easily beating Bill, Joy and Illene 11-5.

On mat two Danah and Mary had their first win by beating Toni, Carolyn and Charlie 8-6.

The night’s winners were Peter and Gary (WW) 13 ends; second Toni, Carolyn and Charlie (WL) 10 ends; third Danah and Mary (LW) nine ends; fourth Bill, Joy and Illene (LL) eight ends.

Social bowls Wednesday, 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall. All welcome.

Inverloch THURSDAY, September 5, provided a cloudless sky with nigh a breeze to speak of for the opening of the 2019-2020 summer bowling season at Inverloch.

The weather certainly attracted a crowd as 60 bowlers attended.

Tradition stipulates the ladies and men’s champions from the previous season open the new season by having the privilege of rolling the first bowls.

Regretfully, Janis Parks (ladies champion) and Hamish Beecroft (men’s champion) were unavailable so this privilege then fell to the runners-up, Val Davis and Ron Burge who both carried out the formality with grace and pride.

Following the opening ceremony, the match committee organised a fours competition over two games, one of 12 ends and the other over 10.

The score cards showed only three reams didn’t register a win, while two teams registered two wins and another four teams went undefeated by having a draw. The remaining seven teams recorded a loss.

The four teams that recorded a win and a draw and came close to being in contention were: on 25 points, Neil Everitt (skip), John Hill (Tarwin Lower), Brian Phillipson and Faye Smallman; on 27 points, John Thornton (skip), John Madden, Pater Dalmau and Jim Haydon while Yvonne Kee (skip), Ted Beasley and John Sutcliffe scored 28 points and finally, Carol Thorn (skip), Nic Van Grunsven, Marg Griffin and Jeff Curwood finished on 30 points.

The runners-up on the day was the team of George Scott (skip), Terry Orford, Harry Dunn and Bob Delahoy with two wins and 35 points, just going down by one point to the winners of the Inverloch Bowling Club season opening fours match, Joy Brown (skip), Doug Archer, Shirley Phillipson and David Murfin with two wins and 36 points.

The lucky draw winners were Carol Thorn, Bob Peell, Jeff Curwood, Terry Orford, Doug Archer, Reg Varty, Marg Griffin, Nic Van Grunsven and Malcolm Marshall.

Everybody appeared to have a great season opening day which was capped off with an afternoon tea spread that was a delight to see and taste.

Pennant practice matches are scheduled where Morwell will visit us on September 14, and then on October 5 when we will travel to Wonthaggi.

An additional match has now been organised against Leongatha on September 21.

Further information is available at the club for these matches. Play is restricted to fully financial and affiliated members of the Inverloch Bowling Club.

Upcoming events at Inverloch include the RACV Mixed Fours Tournament, being held on Sunday, September 22.

To enter, contact either Cynthia Hensley on 5674 2848, or Ross Gabb, on 0418 531 071.

On Friday, September 27, the Inverloch Bowling Club is hosting a One Bowl Fours tournament.

Entries close September 16.

Entries for the One Bowl Fours tournament can be made through either Ross Gabb 0418 531 071 or Chas Buccilli on 0458 741 013.

The club membership draw was held last Friday evening where, thanks to John Arnold who took off the $190 jackpot at the previous draw, the ‘pot’ reverted to the base $50 and as luck would have it, and keeping it in the family, Joyce Arnold took away the $50.

The jackpot will again reset back to the base $50 for the next draw scheduled for Friday, September 20 and as always, no bookings are required, just turn up and enjoy the fun.

The wine went to Betty Marshall as did Jack and Elaine’s major $50 envelope. Well done Betty!

The next scheduled club dinner in on Friday, September 13.

Bookings are essential as there is a limit of 80 in place, so contact the club on 5674 1655 or register your name on the registration board at the entrance to the clubhouse.

The night will feature a two course roast, Jack’s Mailbag as well as the largest spinning wheel in town.

Leongatha THE Leongatha Bowls Club is now functional after a winter recess.

Hopefully the members who soaked up the sun in Queensland are now rejuvenated and enthusiastic about the future.

This scribe made the Tiwi Islands his destination for a fishing adventure and Merimbula for some RandR. He returned to learn that he still has the publicity portfolio so here we go again.

Last Wednesday 17 players made themselves available for social bowls where Bob Fraser and Marje Pearson won the pairs event the match committee prescribed.

On Friday evening the Kitty Club presented a pleasant meal and the results of the 2019 AFL Tipping contest were announced. The placegetters were as follows: Alan Moxey with 138 points was first, Marlene Rayson with 136 points was second and Harry Forrester with 133 points was third.

I am sure the recipients of the prizemoney will be champing at the bit to enter the 2020 competition.

A mini event could have been organised covering the eight AFL finalists which would have been an interesting challenge as evident by the results of the 2019 finals to date.

Saturday was the designated opening day for the club and unfortunately the weather was not conducive to bowls.

The wind was that strong the bowl traversed the green against the bias which of course is not what should happen.

When the announcement was made to complete the session after eight ends and move to the warmth of the club house, there was not one objection. The ladies once again excelled with the catering as the food was superb.

Practice matches have been organised against other clubs before the pennant season so if you wish to be part of the action entry sheets are on display in the tournament room.

The midweek pennant side had a successful time during the season by winning through to the region state midweek pennant held at Moama so we hope that the same can be accomplished this year.

The game of bowls is to be enjoyed which is important and we hope all bowlers in South Gippsland experience the enjoyment which is parallel to success.

President Denyse Menzies and secretary Ian Hasty kicked the event off on time.

The two winning teams of the night were skipped by Mardan players and won three games each.

The winning team was Cliff Smith’s team with three wins, 17 ends and 21 shots up. Mary Tumino played third with George Bentliegh second and Lyn McIntyre and co playing lead.

The runners-up team was Ian Hasty skip, Carolyn Benson played second and Eileen Tiziani was their lead. This team had three wins, 16 ends and eight shots up.

We had the usual sumptuous supper, and the club secretary and president ran the raffle and presented the prizes to the winners, then thanked everyone for their participation and bid everyone a safe trip home. Keep bowling till next time. RG.

Meeniyan Our Winter Monday triples concluded on August 26 with two wash-outs and two half days.

Thank you to our organisers Bruce, Wes and Keith. A big hurrah also to our soup makers.

Lastly thank you to our sponsor Meeniyan Area Community Shop.

Our summer season began on Thursday, September 5 with monthly triples.

Sponsors for the day were Doug and Grace Kuhne.

In an unusual event from 16 teams there were four, four game winners.

Bad Luck Seb, Dino and Lucy (Toora), and Avril (Meeniyan) and Colin and Cliff (Fish Creek).

Runners–up were Alan Spooner, Don Lawson (Toora) with Errol Gregory (Port Welshpool).

Winners were a team of super veterans from Mirboo North proving you’re never too old.

Well done Don Birks, John Chadwick and Bert Bright.

Best last game went to Mike Hannaford’s Inverloch team.

Calendar dates: Friday, September 13. Opening night casserole tea at 6.30pm.

Saturday, September 14. Official opening at 1 pm. Uniform please.

Saturday, September 21. Mirboo North challenge (away) at 1pm. Uniform please.

Saturday, September 28. Grand final bowls/ Aussie lunch at 11 am.

Saturday, October 5. Memorial Day at 1pm.

Upshot 2.

Mirboo North Hello Kookaburras. This week it was the girls’ time to soak up the glory by winning the day convincingly with four wins and 67 shots up.

The irrepressible Lyn Bloc skipped with Bev Warden playing second and Robyn Scott as lead.

Well done girls.

Bev said “this was her best day off bowls ever”. The runners-up team was Foster’s Italian squad being Seb Blancato with the husband wife

duo Dino and Lucy Vignocci.

This team had three wins and a loss which was enough to get themselves the chooks.

The weather was absolutely beautiful with little wind and it was sunny all day.

Champion bowler Charlie Ward quipped, “that he would have to stand in the shade it’s getting to hot”.

It was the last day of winter bowls for this season and the last season for our gentle organiser Kevin Queale.

Kevin made a little speech in which he said that he has been doing the job for 12 years and while he has enjoyed the experience, he has to move on for various reasons.

All the speakers on the day mentioned what a good job Kevin has done over the years running the event and thanked him.

Kevin’s legacy must be good because a consortium of members has been assembled by the club to replace Kevin so the event will live on starting again next year.

The usual raffle was conducted and the first prize was a $50 fuel voucher and all the other prizes were increased to $10 which was well received by the recipients.

The jackpot went off and my team was successful in that we slipped $50 into our sky rockets.

The ladies of the club we thank for their dedication and hard work for the club running the kitchen and serving us delicious soup all the season.

The club ladies and club member’s wives have made all this soup themselves. Not a drop canned soup here!

The atmosphere was convivial and a few jokes were told to end the season on a good note. Keep laughing till next time. RG.

South West Gippsland Midweek Bowls Winners were David Smith (s), Wilma Brunson, Laurie Bell and Peter Thorley.

Runners-up were Bob Glogoski (s), Ray Dickie and Wayne Stevens.

One game winners were Rob Hill (s), Simon Davis, Rob Mathews and Haydon Cave.

Thursday, September 5 midweek bowls was played at Lang Lang with 40 bowlers.

What a great day. It turned out to be a perfect spring day with lots of laughter and good banter from the bowlers.

Thank you to Helen for her delicious alad rolls which we all enjoyed at lunch time. Also thank you to Alan in the bar for our refreshments.

There were some high scoring games which made for some good competition.

Both games were played in the usual good spirits. Next week we will play at Koo Wee Rup, 10.30am at the venue for an 11am start. Come along and join us everyone welcome.

To register to for more information please contact Peter Mc on 5678 5974. See you on the green.

Mardan Hello bowlers. This week was our annual tournament which was held in the Dumbalk hall.

There was good roll up with Bruce Douglas, Nick Rutjens and the Plowmans Ann and Andy all back from walkabout. All told we had assembled Winners of the opening summer season mufti social bowls at Inverloch on Thursday, Sep33 bowlers. tember 5 were (L-R) David Murfin, Shirley Phillipson, Doug Archer and Joy Brown (skip).

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Fish Creek FNC presentations

Seniors awards winners, from left, Aaron Ireland (Coachâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award), Greg Hoskin (coach).

A GRADE CHAMPIONS: From left, Haley Watkins (runner-up B&F), Elysia Shaw (B&F) Brad Pulham (Most improved), Travis Manne, Justin Smith, Jordan Shaw (runner up B&F), and Lara Stefani (Best GF).

Bailey Harfield-Park and Aiden Wilson (Best young talent).

Reserves awards winners, from left, Blake Stefani, Billy Rogers (most improved), Josh Standfield (B&F), Adam Bright (coach) and Liam Adlington (runner-up B&F) B Grade award winners, from left, Beth Pratt (Best in semi), Emma Watkins (BF and best GF), Jasmine Manne (Most Determined), Belle Cocksedge (Best prelim), Ella Schauble (runner-up B&F) and coach AmyWatkins.

Thirds awards winners, from left, Tyler Cocksedge, Will Sands Morris, Angus Harding, Levi Cocksedge, Dom Tracy, Lachlan Gale and Dave Dorling (coach).

C Grade award winners, from left, Amy Watkins (coach), Megan Fuller, Ruby Lane, Sharni Cripps, Kym Berryman, Ekala Moor, Tess Vuillermin and Lisa Czyczelis.

Under 15s awards winners, from left, Ruby Lane, Phoebe Tracy, Kirra Gange, Amber Tur- Under 17s awards winners, from left, Emma Watkins, Tanya Turvey, Sharli Hams, Chloe Wilson, Karla Williams, Lauren Gale, Leila Tracy and Amy Watkins. vey, Emily Wilson and Ella Schauble.

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Knights battle their way into grand final THE Leongatha Knights U16s girls booked a spot in this year’s grand final after playing a strong match against the Drouin Dragons on Sunday.

Evie and Melisse Bath dominated Drouin throughout the game, scoring four goals between them in the side’s 4-2 victory.

It was the Dragons who gained the ascendency early however, their defence staying strong and composed and their midfield moving the ball across the pitch with ease.

Sophia Belcher benefited from this up front, hitting the back of the net twice in 10 minutes to Mirboo North United U10s take control of the ball against Drouin. give her side a 2-0 lead.

This was what it took for the Knights to snap into action, and the change in play style was obvious from then on.

It started with their defensive play around the pitch, with each player making sure the team moved as a unit to fill holes and prevent any through-balls from splitting the backline open.

This defence led to more possession for the Knights, and it wasn’t long before Melisse Bath MOVING ON: Leongatha U16s girls player Keily Oliver takes posgot on the scoresheet, latching onto a nice pass session of the ball for the Knights. Her side was impressive in their from the middle and finishing well.

4-2 win and won themselves a spot in the grand final as a result.

The Knights had completely taken control by this stage, and it wasn’t long before Evie Bath levelled the scores at 2-2.

Drouin were stunned and could not regain control of the tempo, with Leongatha knocking the ball around with style and composure.

With 32 minutes gone, Melisse Bath got on the end of a great team move to put Leongatha up 3-2, The Phillip Island Breakers juniors showed their skill on the pitch and the score stayed this way til half-time. during the MiniRoos Gala Day on Saturday.

The dominance continued from Leongatha, and Melisse Bath soon added her third goal for an impressive hat-trick.

Both sides shared large amounts of the ball with the score at 4-2, but the match remained like this for the remainder of the second half, with the Knights emerging victorious and booking a grand final spot in two week’s time.

‘Gatha U14s blitzed by PI

Sarah Doolan and Ally Oliver vie for the ball for the Knights against their Drouin opponents. Leongatha’s pressure and dominance PHILLIP ISLAND dealt the Leongatha Knights through the middle was a key to their win.

mixed U14s a big blow, defeating the side 7-1 in their semi-final on Sunday.

The match started quite even, with both sides creating and saving multiple chances.

It wasn’t long before the Breakers gained the upper hand however, with the side putting together some impressive team play to score three goals in quick succession.

The Knights bounced back with a nice finish hitting the back of the net, but could not cut further into PI’s lead before the break.

While Leongatha had hopes of mounting a comeback in the second half, Phillip Island remained too strong.

Chalmers, Doolan and Buckley showed positive signs on the ball for the Knights but could not will their team to another goal, with the Breakers Mitch Bath contests the ball for the Knights against Phillip Island. slotting home four more on their way to an im- Wonthaggi United’s U10s keeper improved his skills against the rest His team was courageous but could not avoid going down 7-1 in pressive six-goal win. of the junior teams. their semi-final.

Despite conceding seven goals, Knights keeper Luke Murphy showed great resilience and skill to block many Phillip Island attempts.

MiniRoos Gala Day in Leongatha LEONGATHA Knights FC held a MiniRoos Gala Day for teams of U6s, U8s and U10s on Saturday, September 7.

Various teams from the Gippsland Soccer League including Leongatha Knights, Mirboo North United, Inverloch Stars, Phillip Island Breakers, Drouin Dragons, Wonthaggi United and Korumburra City took part in the day.

The teams of juniors went head-to-head throughout the day and produced some high-quality soccer for spectators.

The players had a great time testing their skills against other teams and it was a great way for them to gain some more experience and develop in their early careers.

Inverloch Stars juniors enjoyed their time at the MiniRoos Gala Day in Leongatha despite the muddy conditions.

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WGFNC U17s PREMIERS, INVERLOCH-KONGWAK: The I-K U17s took home the premiership cup on Saturday after beating Phillip Island, 30-20. Winners are, from left (back), Jessy Sadler, Mia Scott, Ella Sadler, Ivy Hunter, Jessica Rowe, Sophia Hughes, Laynee McKenzie, Asha Boyd Metselaar, Sophie Henderson and, front, captain Rahni Mann.

MGFNL U15s PREMIERS, MIRBOO NORTH: Back - Meg Harris, Ella Snell, Jodie Pincini (Coach), Chloe Beedal, Tarni Bartlett. Front - Jakobi Eden, Flynn Burgess-Pincini, Nikita Giardina and Lily Maxwell.

Leongatha’s C Grade side put in a strong effort against Morwell in their semi-final on Sunday, moving the ball well through the mid court. They were unable to take the winnings though, losing by a single goal in a thriller.

Parrots netball results B Grade, Leongatha vs Traralgon – Maffra, Saturday, September 7.

Traralgon 30 def Leongatha 25 With a past history of winning a game each, we went out confident to have a close match.

The first half of the game was goal for goal, with parrots trailing behind in each break.

Unfortunately the wind created miserable conditions that we couldn’t adjust to, leaving Traralgon to take a small lead in the third quarter.

Although we fought hard in the last, it still wasn’t enough, losing the game by 5.

Lucky we now have a second chance to take on Moe at Morwell next week.

U15’s, Leongatha vs Maffra – Traralgon, Sunday, September 8.

A tough competitor Maffra have been all season, so the girls knew they had a challenge ahead.

With some good passages of play and capitalising on Maffra’s mistakes, the shooters were able to secure a few great goals to keep Leongatha in the game.

Unfortunately, Maffra proved too strong and took the game away with a large win.

Bad luck U15s, you’ve achieved a lot this season and can’t wait to see what you bring next year.

C Grade, Leongatha vs Morwell – Traralgon, Sunday,

September 8.

Morwell 25 def Leongatha 24 Leongatha came out firing against the tigers early on, securing a few easy goals to start the game.

Hard work in defence and MGFNL U17s PREMIERS, MIRBOO NORTH: Back - Taleisha Snell, Gemma McCorcontrolled possession helped mack, Jessie Holland (Coach) Talei Falkingham, Chloe Palmer and Charlie Brewis. Front to keep the girls close with the - Maddi Knowles, Miki Hilliar, Alannah Knowles and Lucy Edmondson.

Tigers.

During the last half of the game, Morwell were able to disrupt the flow by gaining a turnover.

Unfortunately without a minute more, we fell by a goal.

Well done C Grade, one of your greatest games this year as everyone worked hard and played their roles well.

Mirboo North grand final results MIRBOO North Football Netball Club’s U15s and U17s won 2019 Mid Gippsland Netball Association premierships at Morwell Recreation Reserve on Saturday morning.

The Tigers’ talent-laden teams secured comfortable victories in their respective grand finals against Trafalgar and Yallourn-Yallourn North.

It was Mirboo North’s third MGNA title for each grouping, after 2006 and 2013 pennants by the U17s, and U15s in 1999 and 2005.

Expertly guided by coaches Jess Holland (U17s) and Jodie Pincini (U15s), there was a large contingent of Mirboo North supporters present to see the mighty Tigers in action.

The U17s team of Mikalia Hilliar and Maddi Knowles (co-captains), Chloe Palmer, Charlie

Brewis, Alannah Knowles, Talei Falkingham, Taleisha Snell, Lucy Edmondson, Gemma MacCormack and Lynn Burgess-Pincini, outclassed Trafalgar 38 – 29.

Earlier, the Tigers’ season-long undefeated U15s, comprising of Flynn Burgess-Pincini (captain), Meg Harris, Jakobie Eden, Lily Maxwell, Ella Snell, Tarni Bartlett, Chloe Beedall and Nikita Giardina, defeated Yallourn Yallourn North 33 – 20.

Full results for the day were: A Grade: Yinnar 41 d Trafalgar 38 B Grade: Trafalgar 44 d Newborough 21 C Grade: Yinnar 26 d Trafalgar 20 D Grade: Morwell East 24 d Trafalgar 17 U17s: Mirboo North 38 d Trafalgar 29 U15s: Mirboo North 33 d YYN 20

Poowong D Grade’s Taylah Smith fights for the ball against Buln Buln. The Magpies were strong in this one, defeating their opponents by 19 goals and booking a grand final spot against Catani this week.

West Gippsland results Grand Final - Saturday, September 7 A Grade: Tooradin-Dalm 47 d Dalyston 37.

B Grade: Tooradin-Dalm 46 d Dalyston 44.

C Grade: Tooradin-Dalmore 30 d Bunyip 26.

Under 17: Inverloch K’wak 30 d Phillip Is 20.

Under 15: Koo Wee Rup 27 d Dalyston 25.

Under 13: Cora Lynn 17 d Phillip Island 15.

Zali Anderson reaches high for the ball in the Wonthaggi Power U17s match against Moe. The Power won the first semi-final 49-33.

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MDU win open premiership in LDNA LEONGATHA and District Netball Association grand finals were held on Saturday and the day started with the weather gods not looking in our favour.

A big thank you to St Laurence PS and Leongatha Little Athletics for the use of tents to help the players, umpires and scorers stay dry.

Thank you to Ben Cruickshank for helping us set the tents up.

Games began at 11am with some very exciting and close battles.

We welcomed sponsors who are ongoing supporters of the association and sponsors who have made donations to trophies for season 2019.

Thank you to all those involved in the running of the 2019 season.

LDNA has nine competing clubs: Mt Eccles, Town, St Laurence, Meeniyan, MDU, Parrots â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Budgies, Mirboo North, Inverloch-Kongwak and Korumburra-Bena.

All clubs participated in the finals across the competition.

The LDNA thanks all its umpires who officiated during the season, also those who mentored training umpires and our visitors who were also

able to support the competition.

Umpiring is an essential part of our association and one which is continuing to build the capacity and skills and participation in all local netball competitions.

All Abilities: thank you to coaches Mitch Price and Marnie Redmond.

Congratulations to our players on their successful year.

Our All Abilities team were premiers at our Leongatha tournament and headed to the Doncaster tournament on Sunday, September 8.

Premiers and runners-up for 2019: U13s Section One: Mt Eccles Yellow 22 defeated Mt Eccles White 11.

Best on court was Macy Peterson.

U13s Section Two: Mirboo North Purple 19 defeated Mirboo North Gold 5.

Best on court was Tyla Peters.

U15s: Town 25 defeated Mt Eccles White 21.

Best on court was Zara McKenzie.

U17s/C Grade: Meeniyan and District 41 defeated Mirboo North Purple 30.

Best on court was Tanya Inch.

Open: MDU 46 defeated Town 43.

Best on court was Louise Bruce.

OPEN PREMIERS: MDU 46 defeated Town 43 in the Open section.

The All Abilities team were premiers at the Leongatha tournament and headed to the U13s Section One saw Mt Eccles Yellow 22 defeat Mt Eccles White 11.

Doncaster tournament on Sunday, September 8.

Meeniyan and District 41 defeated Mirboo North Purple 30 in the U17s/C Grade grand final.

U13s Section Two saw Mirboo North Purple 19 defeat Mirboo North Gold 5.

Simone Dekker passes out of defence for Inverloch-Kongwak wing attack Sophia Leongatha B Grade. She was a strong perHughes studies her options in the U17s grand former in her sideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 30-25 second semi-final loss to Traralgon.

In the U15s, Town 25 defeated Mt Eccles White 21. final against Phillip Island.

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Koony cricketer inspires Japan’s juniors Tayla Kershaw-Thomas JAPAN’S aspiring cricketers are benefitting from the expertise of Koonwarra’s own Chelsea Moscript.

The 23-year-old cricketer recently secured a two year contract to work on junior cricket development in Akishima, Tokyo, and increase female participation with a new High Performance Women’s League.

“At the moment, I am assisting with the (International Cricket Council) East Asia Pacific U19 Cricket World Cup Qualifier in Sano, Japan’s very own home of cricket,” she said.

“The opportunity came about as I had an internship at Japan Cricket Association in 2016, which was organised through JCA and Cricket Without Borders. I absolutely loved every moment, so always kept in touch and kept the door open if any opportunity popped up.

“At this stage it’s a two year contract, but who knows how long I may end up being here.”

Chelsea’s cricket career began when she was 10.

She grew up playing for Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL, starting with U12s and working her way through to the seniors.

She had loved playing alongside her brothers and even had the opportunity to play a game with her mum.

Chelsea also played for Leongatha and District Cricket Association’s women’s team, Dandenong Cricket Club, Vic U18s and Victoria Country.

On top of this, she played for Cricket Without Borders and toured Japan, Samoa, Hong Kong and Singapore.

She considers her personal highlights to be winning the Australian Country Championships as captain and two flags for Dandenong.

“For me, at the end of the day, it’s not the results that are important but instead the awesome friends and quality people who make the game so enjoyable,” she said.

Chelsea said she is proud to see the growth of women’s cricket and is looking forward to what this new contract will offer her.

“I’m looking forward to soaking up this experience as much as I can, as well as coaching and running school clinics. I love the lifelong friendships and fun it provides. I would encourage anyone, no matter the level, to give cricket a try because it really is a sport for all,” she said.

“I am extremely proud to see the growth of girls’ cricket in the area, especially to see my home club Koonwarra fielding a girls’ team.”

SHARING SKILLS: Koonwarra cricketer Chelsea Moscript leads a women’s cricket session in Akishima, Japan.

Lack of players leads to Miners’ recess Daniel Renfrey THE Wonthaggi Miners have gone into recess heading into the 2019 Leongatha and District Cricket Association season.

The club, which once had three separate senior teams, has experienced an increased lack of playing numbers, leading to the recess.

Leongatha and District Cricket Association secretary, Gary Adams, believes a lack of junior participation in Wonthaggi, and in Gippsland cricket, has had a big impact on potential playing numbers.

“Unfortunately, Miners haven’t had junior teams for about three seasons, which makes it difficult to develop players to fill out the senior sides,” he said.

“It’s always a worry when you see clubs in that situation because you wonder how it impacts long-term viability of the club.

“We’re concerned because we have less juniors playing cricket each year, and the same is happening in football and a lot of other sports.”

The Miners have perhaps taken this issue the hardest out of any club, with a lack of juniors for multiple years having a direct impact on their player availability.

However, while the club has assessed the need to step back for the time-being, it still aims for a return in the future.

“The Miners are hoping to rebuild again and haven’t disbanded, which is good,” Adams said.

“Wonthaggi is our biggest town but it has the least number of kids playing cricket, so it’ll be a difficult road back.

“Some of their players have already put in for clearances to go to other teams as well.”

In order to assist in tackling the issue of decreased junior numbers, the LDCA has looked to restructuring the competition format and rules to appeal to young players.

“We’re looking at making changes to the junior formats and changing rules around a little bit to make sure these juniors want to be playing,” Adams said.

“Right now only eight of the 14 clubs with senior teams have an U16s team and there’ll be 11 U14s and U12s teams; ideally every club would have an U16s, U14s and U12s team.”

In terms of how the Miners missing this season will impact the LDCA competition, both A Grade divisions will see even teams, which Adams believes could be a positive.

“There are eight sides in Division One and six in Division Two this year, meaning players will be playing every week without a bye, which should help them,” he said.

“We still really hope that Miners can build back up down the line though, because it is a real disappointment for such a big town to struggle.”

Only time will tell if the Miners can begin to grow their numbers again and help to revitalise cricket in the region.

BETTER DAYS: While the Miners previously had three senior teams, including the 2013/2014 A Grade premiership-winning side, a player drought has meant the club needs to take a step back and reassess its future.

RIGHT: The Wonthaggi Miners Cricket Club will be hoping to build through their recess and ensure it can see more success in the future.

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Yallourn-Yallourn North claim flag YALLOURN-YALLOURN North defeated Hill End 70-38 on Saturday in an impressive display to remain undefeated and become the 2019 Mid Gippsland Football League premiers.

The team withstood a first half charge from the Hillmen to record the strong win.

Yallourn-Yallourn North had taken all before them this season 2019, with a superb spread of talent.

Although they had already had three prior attempts to beat the Bombers during the season and fallen short, Hill End felt they had learnt enough and improved enough to win the big one.

In extremely windy conditions Hill End opened the game, looking as though they belonged in the occasion, comfortably immersed in the pressure of a grand final that had eluded them for nearly four decades.

They held a two-point lead at the first break as a result.

It was in the second term that the Bombers started to assert themselves, with inaccuracy proving to be their biggest concern, adding just two goals from their nine scoring shots.

The flag favourites then kept the opposition scoreless for the entire third quarter, adding a goal to take a 19-point lead into the final break.

The side then booted four goals to two in the

final term to take out the 32-point win.

Coach Barrie Burnett was overjoyed with his team’s performance.

“I’m very proud of their efforts. Hill End really came at us in the first half and were up for the contest,” he said.

“It was very hard for both teams in the windy conditions and I think they adapted to it better than we did early on.

“We just knew they couldn’t sustain it for four quarters so we kept in the game and broke it open in the third with a great team effort.”

James De Virgilio was awarded both the Worksafe AFL and MGFL medals for best on ground, awards that might have also had play-

ers like Lachlan Little or captain Tyler Brown considered.

The Bombers’ team effort cannot be overlooked though, and their ability to commit to the one-percenters in the game made the difference, along with their relentless pressure.

Hill End’s goal of winning their first premiership since 1981 this year was not fulfilled, but they will use it as an experience to push them further next year.

As for YYN, their unbeaten season will be one to remember and the quality and talent it possessed will go down as one of the best ever in the MGFL.

Mirboo North celebrates standout players THE Mirboo North FNC held their se- netball Best and Fairest night on Friday from 6pm nior Best and Fairest awards last week, at their clubrooms.

The team also had multiple players honoured with many players polling well in all in the recent MGFL and MGNA league awards. grades.

Jess Holland was the standout, winning the

Liam Nash was the winner of the senior footleague A Grade netball Best and Fairest. Full reball Best and Fairest award, while Jess Holland sults were as follows. took out the honours for A Grade netball.

Mirboo North 2019 MGFL and MGNA Full results were as follows. honours: MNFNC’s 2019 Best and Fairests: MGFL team of the year representatives: Seniors Football C Bennett, J Blackford, J Nash.

Reserves Football: L Nash 79, K Holmes MGFL fourths best and fairest r/up: 112, J Fulton 67, S Peters 51, D Turner 61, H Mahoney.

S Barnard 51.

MGNA team of the year representatives: A & B Grade Netball J Holland, D Hilliar, E Best.

J Holland 44, S Disisto 44, E Best 41, E Evans MGNA A Grade best and fairest winner: 44, D Hilliar 27, M Knowles 31.

J Holland. MGNA C Grade best and fairest winC & D Grade Netball ner: A Loh. MGNA D Grade best and fairest winA Loh 58, C Liam 49, J Bradley 34, S Falk- ner: C Lia. MGNA 15s best and fairest winner: F Burgess-Pincini. ingham 31.

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The club will hold their junior football and

TAKING CONTROL: Poowong young-gun Jai Newcombe dominated for the Magpies against Buln Buln, controlling the game whenever he got on the ball.

Magpies fly into grand final Poowong’s U18s travelled to Nilma-Dar- could have had more except for some near misses, num on Saturday to take on Buln Buln in with support from Tane Derrick with two and Jai Newcombe and Alex Henshall singles. the Ellibank preliminary final.

The Magpies were at full strength with the return of Jai Newcombe for the full game after the seniors were eliminated and with the U16s boys filling in after being eliminated from the finals.

Poowong started off well and played very disciplined football all day, getting a lot of drive through Jai Newcombe and Kyle Loveridge in the middle of the ground, leading 3.2.20 to 0.2.2 at quarter time.

With Hayden Wallis dangerous around the goals, Poowong increased their lead to 29 points by the main break.

The third term saw Buln Buln attempt to mount a comeback, but the Poowong side was simply too strong around the ground.

Jai Newcombe’s presence on the ball continued to overwhelm the Magpies’ opposition and it wasn’t long before the game seemed completely out of reach.

By three-quarter time, Poowong had withstood some fight from Buln Buln to lead by 59 points, all but booking their spot in the grand final.

Hayden Wallis finished with six goals and

The Magpies continued their dominant play to win easily, holding Buln Buln scoreless for the entire term and emerging 76-17 victors.

Poowong’s best players in a team effort with every player contributing were Kyle Loveridge, Ben Clarke, Hayden Wallis, Jai Newcombe, Ryan Knight and Tane Derrick The grand final this week is at Yarragon, Poowong play Longwarry in the U18s. The teams were level on points at the end of the season, 60 each, with Longwarry having a better percentage.

Poowong won both games in the home and away, the first by three points, 4.11.35 to Longwarry 4.8.32 and game two Poowong 13.8.86 to Longwarry 6.8.44.

It will be a close game and Poowong are hoping their boys will continue on with their good finals form.

Coach Ted Attenborough and the team know if they play their brand of footy however, it will be extremely hard to prevent them getting their hands on the cup.

UNDER 18 WINNERS: (L-R) Bryce Rawson (team manager), Hugh Elliott (Most improved), Tony Dyke (Coaches award), Sam Bright (R/U B&F), Lachie Elliott (Most consistent), John Phillips (B&F), Jye Bright (Best junior club person) and Lucas Byrnes (coach).

Stony Creek junior presentations with the club seeking junior THE Stony Creek Junior season.

Lucas Byrnes has been reap- coaches for 11s, 13s and 15s Football presentation night was held last Friday pointed as thirds coach for 2020, netball for 2020. at the Stony Creek Recreation Reserve.

The rooms were packed with junior players and families for dinner and presentations.

Club president Mark LePage thanked parents for their patience with the current state of junior football in the Alberton Football Netball League and also informed the group of plans for junior football and netball in 2020 and beyond.

The Stony Creek Football Netball Club had a great season on the field with the thirds making it to the preliminary finals.

In the netball the 13s and 15s didn’t make finals but gave it their all this season.

The coaches and assistants Lucas Byrnes and Bryce Rawson (thirds) Tanya Dyke and Dot Elliott (15s) and Hannah Potter and Alex Cecil (13s) Abbi Verboon and Jade Alford (11s) were thanked for all their time and efforts put into the club this season.

Special mentions were made to Maree Crofts, Marlene Dyke Poowong’s Jacksen Barlow was solid for the U18s in their big preliminary final win. He will and Tim Bright the clubs Junior Reps for their support this need to put in another strong performance against the Crows this week.

Under 15s winners (L-R) Abbi Verboon (Coaches Award), Hannah Kleeven (B&F) and Astrid Cecil (R/U B&F).

Under 13s winners (L-R) Jada Davey (R/U B&F) Sandra Dyke (B&F) and Jack Linke (Coaches award).

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

MORWELL 5120 0200 TRALAGON 5175 6700 SALE 5149 5100

I-K’s thirds show signs of future stardom Daniel Renfrey DESPITE their 11-point grand final loss to Phillip Island on Saturday, the Inverloch-Kongwak U18s have shown major promise during their 2019 campaign.

thirds during the season, with the side funnelling through their own players and players from the U16s all year.

“We had 40 players play through the U18s this year, which is just an enormous amount,” coach Bertacco said.

“I don’t know how many clubs would maintain 40 players, get to the finals and lose the big game by just 11 points.”

Not only does this bode well for their current experience, but it also puts the club’s future in a remarkably strong position.

“The biggest benefit is we know the future is bright,” coach Bertacco said.

“As long as we can retain the boys going into preseason and next year, I feel we’re set up really well for the next three or four years.

“We’ve got a very good junior program at Inverloch and they’ve now had exposure to top football, which is really important.”

With big experience already under their belts, the Inverloch-Kongwak U16s and U18s look set to set the West Gippsland league alight for years to come.

The side experienced multiple injuries throughout the year but were well supported by the U16s players and also managed to produce some reserves and senior appearances.

Coach Shane Bertacco believes the grand fiGRITTY FINISH: Marvin Sellars works to dispose of the footy under strong pressure from nal was a valuable experience for the club’s future I-K’s Mitch Hewitson. The Bulldogs were too strong and clean for the Sea Eagles in the star players. contest when it mattered.

“Obviously it was a disappointing result but I’m really proud of the team’s adherence to the game plan, and also the fact we were able to blood some senior and reserves players too,” he said.

“It was great to see them fight and do everything we spoke about despite the loss.”

With multiple players coming through the ranks from the fourths and up for the Sea Eagles, many young guns got the chance to prove themselves at U18s, reserves or senior level.

PHILLIP Island produced a strong fourth advantage by half-time.

This was one of the main objectives for the P-I’s Josh Ryan made no mistake in front of term to storm home and win the 2019 to start the third term, kicking a tough snap • Leongatha v Warragul West Gippsland FNC thirds flag against goal between the big sticks.

Inverloch-Kongwak on Saturday.

Tom Simpson set out to stop the Bulldogs’ The side led by just three points at the final pace, making a tremendous tackle, and helping to break, but managed to hold the Sea Eagles score- sway things in Inverloch’s way right as the third less in the fourth and come away with a 27-18 quarter siren sounded. win.

It was PI who had the advantage heading into Keith Robinson was P-I’s barometer, his the fourth term though, leading 18-21. smooth skills and certain kicking getting the Dogs From one 50 to the other, the two sides locked on the board early. horns in the deciding quarter, and it was anyone’s Competition was ferocious in the middle, the for the taking. ruckmen battling it out and giving each side a It was the Dogs who gained ascendency, regood amount of the ball. maining clean with their skills and getting the ball Defensively, Jack Hutchinson was instrumen- forward at all costs. tal to I-K’s movement out of danger.

Their will forward and their pressure on the Winning the ball and kicking forward, his vi- ball resulted in a key goal from Robinson, and sion was crucial. also meant the Sea Eagles failed to register a sinThe first term break saw the Islanders set a gle point in the term. two-goal margin, leading 14-1.

When the final siren sounded the premiers Patrick Holian took the game up a notch for were Phillip Island.

I-K, working the ball toward Hutchinson to break Final Score: the scoreboard drought.

Phillip Island 4.3.27 d The Sea Eagles were at their best in the secJacob Lamers for Leongatha gets a handball away as Warragul swoop in to try and intercept Inverloch Kongwak 2.6.18 ond, their strong pressure giving them a 17-15

Thirds win to cap off the Dogs’ day

the ball.

Leongatha thirds still in race With just one kick separating the two sides goLEONGATHA thirds are still vying for a ing into the last change, the game was there for premiership after defeating Warragul on the taking.

Sunday at Traralgon by 26 points.

It was Leongatha which held up when Jack

The young Parrots fly into this Saturday’s preliminary final where they have earned another crack at Traralgon at Morwell Recreation Reserve.

Leongatha held a narrow 2.1 to 1.2 lead over the Gulls in the opening term before Warragul surged to lead 4.3 to Leongatha’s 3.2 at halftime.

In fine conditions, the Parrots hit their straps Keith Robinson held onto this big mark against the Sea Eagles, putting the Dogs on the after half-time and its game flowed well. board soon after.

Three third term goals to Warragul’s one saw it edge in front 6.5 to 5.5.

PI fourths clinch flag

FOR the third time in little over a month, the familiar rivals Nar Nar Goon and Phillip have taken to the wet and rouged conditions at Garfield, with the Bulldogs winning out to claim the West Gippsland fourths flag.

Matchups were tight around the ground, but PI came out on fire, pulling away to a 10-point lead at the first break.

The tone was set for the Island and the Goons’ backline was struggling to resist the onslaught.

This changed in the second term though, with the side edging their way back into the game.

They could only manage a single point in the term however, and despite keeping the Dogs scoreless, went into half-time nine points down.

Phillip Island started the third with renewed

Hume stole the show up forward, marking several and booting three priceless goals, one from a 50-metre penalty which put him on the goal line.

This sealed the game and saw ‘Gatha retain their chance to get to the big dance.

Travis Nash at centre-half back, Ned Hanily up forward and Jack Hume with three big goals were named best for the Parrots along with Tom Vanderkolk down back, Mason McGannon on the ball and Reegan Kemp defending well.

Final Score: Leongatha 9.7.61 d Warragul 5.5.35.

intensity, the side taking a do-or-die attitude into the term.

Max Carpi finished off a clean segment of play that saw the Bulldogs find the first goal in over a quarter.

Not put off by the growing 14-point margin or the challenging conditions, the Goons lifted to find their first shortly after.

P-I answered soon after though, with Carpi slotting his second.

This put the Goons eight points down going into the final term.

Carpi again caused problems for Nar Nar Goon in the fourth quarter, leading and creating well to secure a crucial third major.

The Goons fought hard in the contest but it was too late, and the Bulldogs came away 28-15 TACKLE BAG: Leongatha’s Aaron Turton sets a great example with some great tackling pressure on his Warragul opponent. winners when the dust settled.

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Eagles win battle of the birds SOMETIMES a team has to do it the and get our confidence back,” he said.

A matchup with Moe should be a good test hard way in finals, which is the case for for the Parrots but, having defeated them by 114 Leongatha in the 2019 series. points just a few weeks ago, it is one they feel The Parrots went down to Maffra in the second semi-final on Saturday after a strong final term from the Eagles, and will take on Moe in the preliminary final this week.

Coach Paul Carbis believes there are positives to take from the game, despite the loss.

“We thought we did pretty well. We dominated a lot of the ball and we were all over them in the second and third terms,” he said.

“They took their chances and we didn’t though, which was probably the difference.”

Maffra started quickest, with two early goals and all the play.

The Parrots bounced back soon after though, and by the third term had dominated play and taken the lead through a Jack Ginnane behind.

It was always an arm wrestle in the conditions at Maffra’s home ground however, and the Eagles kicked three majors to none in the all-important final term to come away with the win.

“Your method sort of goes out of the window in the windy or wet conditions; you just have to play old-fashioned footy and get some luck or create your own, but we got neither,” coach Carbis said.

“Maffra run in waves and score quickly, and unfortunately we couldn’t match them in that last term.”

Bowman, Willis and Marriott were the standout players for ‘Gatha, ensuring the side stayed competitive in hopes of booking a grand final spot, but while these names were strong, the team failed to play their brand of football.

This is something which Carbis hopes they will get back to doing in the preliminary final this week.

“We’re excited to get back on track this week and hopefully we can get back to the way we play

prepared for.

“We’ve played them recently so we just need to go about our work as usual,” coach Carbis said.

“We’ll get right this week and have a good session on Thursday to go again on Saturday and hopefully setup another shot at Maffra.”

The side will undoubtedly be eager to regain some confidence this week in an attempt to book a third straight grand final against the Eagles.

Final scores: Maffra 7.7.49 d Leongatha 3.6.24.

AIRBORNE: Nick Nagel lays claim to a huge pack mark in the third term against Maffra.

The Eagles and Parrots were neck-and-neck for most of the day, giving supporters a taste of what could be in a potential grand final matchup.

Parrots surge into prelim LEONGATHA reserves played a disciplined and determined game to overpower Bairnsdale and reach the preliminary final on Sunday.

James Lloyd boots an important goal for the Parrots in the second term. Unfortunately, his side was not able to build momentum and come away with a win.

PARROT PRELIM: Josh Schelling will need to put in a strong shift for the Parrots this coming week against Moe, as his side hopes to take flight and book a spot in the grand final.

The Parrots started the game well and had scored 3.1 to the Redlegs’ 1.3 at the first break.

Despite Bairnsdale having the wind advantage in term two, it couldn’t capitalise.

A couple of costly 50-metre penalties helped the Parrots’ cause, including a double 50 right on half-time.

This extended the lead and at half-time, Leongatha led 6.3 to Bairnsdale 1.3 at the main change.

With Joel Renden patrolling the backline to be the ‘Gatha’s best, Bairnsdale couldn’t get a sniff.

And while the game tightened up, it was Leongatha which held on to its lead.

At the last change it led 7.6 to Bairnsdale 1.4.

A bit of undisciplined play would do the Redlegs no favours during the course of the game.

With no chance of winning, the inevitable flare-up occurred with Bairnsdale looking to get physical, resulting in a couple players being sent off.

Despite this, Leongatha went on to record a win 8.11.59 to Bairnsdale 1.5.11.

Other players to do well for the Parrots were Jake Mackie on ball, Brodie Easton, Justin Pel-

HEAT IS ON: The Parrots’ Brodie Easton tries to sprint clear but has Bairnsdale’s Tim Daniel hot on his hammer. licano up forward, Steven For- fore coming off for some treatment before half-time. rester and Tully Bernaldo.

Lachie Wright snapped four goals including one gutsy mark Final scores: when he landed awkwardly on Leongatha 8.11.59 d his back.

Bairnsdale 1.5.11.

He duly slotted the goal be-

‘Gatha face Lions in Maskell a chance for prelim penultimate final THE Parrots were without key forward Cade Maskell in their second semi-final clash against Maffra this weekend, but he could be back this week.

SEPARATED only by percentage during the home and away season, Leongatha and Moe will go toe-to-toe this Saturday in the Gippsland League preliminary final.

With both sides close to full strength, Moe coming off a big win against Sale and the Parrots having just lost to Maffra, it’s set to be an intriguing contest.

Leongatha coach Paul Carbis is looking forward to the challenge.

“We’re looking forward to it and hopefully we can get some confidence back,” he said.

“We match up really well with them, so we won’t change anything, we’ll just keep going about our method.”

‘Gatha won the last meeting between these two teams just four weeks ago, dominating from the outset and winning by 114 points.

Moe will be more confident this time though,

having just recorded an impressive 70-39 win over Sale in their first semi-final on Sunday.

Leongatha are coming off a loss to Maffra, and while they were in the game until midway through the fourth term, they did not manage to play their brand of footy.

The side may also go into this game without CJ Maskell for the second week in a row, with the forward being sorely missed against the Eagles.

Players like Marriott, Schelling, Willis, Bowman, Verboon and Hopkins will be key for Leongatha, while Morrow, Wood, Stanlake and Long will be ones to watch for Moe. “As long as we do what we’re capable of, we should be ok,” coach Carbis said.

“We’ll go about our work again this week; we’re excited to get back on track.”

Both sides will undoubtedly be putting their best foot forward on Saturday, with top side Maffra awaiting the winner in this year’s grand final.

Maskell left the ground with a suspected hamstring problem in the side’s qualifying final against Sale two weeks ago, but coach Paul Carbis says he’s close to ready.

“He just had a bit of a knock in the first final, so it was a bit precautionary,” he said.

“He might even be a chance this week.”

The star forward has experienced injury problems over the last couple seasons but has still managed 28 goals in 13 games this year, including six against Moe four weeks ago.

With the Parrots struggling to find firepower up front this past weekend, he would be a welcomed inclusion to the side for their preliminary final against the Lions.

“He should be alright, we’ll see,” coach Carbis said.

“He’s pretty confident and very toey at the moment.”

If Maskell is able to make it back this week, it will be the boost ‘Gatha are looking for heading into their most important game yet this year.

FIT AND FIRING: CJ Maskell could be set to return for Leongatha this week, a potentially big boost for the team as they take on Moe in the preliminary final.

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Three in a row for Beau The Phillip Island seniors celebrate after winning back-to-back premierships.

The Dogs, led by Beau Vernon, showed resilience to hang onto a slim fourpoint win.

Hayden Bruce gets the ball moving for Phillip Island. He was a solid performer for his side in their dramatic win on Saturday.

HE was sensational as a player, but Le- Cora Lynn’s Nathan Gardinear, Heath Briggs and ongatha and Gippsland footy icon Beau Jai Rout fought hard to ensure their team stayed through the term.

Vernon may be even greater as a coach. in itAmidway wave of Cobras attacks soon followed, but With the Phillip Island seniors achieving a thrilling four-point grand final win over Cora Lynn on Saturday and taking out their second flag in a row, Vernon has now coached three premierships on the trot.

Vernon coached the Parrots to their first flag in 16 years in 2017 before heading over to take the reins at Phillip Island, where he has now enjoyed back-to-back premiership success, the Dogs dominating in 2018 and going undefeated in 2019.

While it didn’t come easy for the flag favourites, their start to the game was immense.

The minor premiers gained the ascendency from the jump, with Jaymie Youle and captain Brendan Kimber making their presence felt on the ball.

This allowed Jordan Patullo, who had three majors for the game, to benefit up front and the Bulldogs went into the first break up 28-6.

The Cobras struck back in the second term though, as William Thomas went hard at the contest and produced opportunities for Dalton and co in their forward 50.

PI was able to hold firm, and both sides kicked two goals apiece to make the score 43-23 at the main break.

The third term followed the same trend, as both sides battled hard in the testing conditions.

League best and fairest Cam Pederson was beginning to dominate the ruck for the Dogs, but

the courageous play of debutant Ben Hamilton saw PI repel attacks and stay strong.

The score stood at 56-42 in Phillip Island’s advantage at the final break.

The Cora Lynn onslaught hadn’t stopped however, and while the Dogs were able to stretch their lead, the Cobras bounced back through Dalton and Tharle, kicking the next three majors to make it a one-goal game.

If there was one quality Vernon had instilled in his team over the last two years though, it was resilience.

After becoming a paraplegic at just 23 years old while playing footy for Leongatha seven years ago, the highly admired figure has had to be resilient for a significant part of his life.

It was now up to the Bulldogs to show they could do the same and stand tall with the odds stacked against them.

The team came together to rebound consecutive Cora Lynn attacks, Hamilton, Jackson and Youle all battling to keep the defence strong.

After some frantic and intense play the siren sounded, and the Bulldogs emerged 65-61 premiers.

The side’s undefeated season will go down in history, and adds another chapter to Vernon’s remarkable and impactful story.

Final score Phillip Island 9.11.65 d Cora Lynn 9.7.61.

Jack Taylor pumps the ball inside 50 against Cora Lynn. The relentless attack from the Bulldogs early on paid dividends.

I N S P I R AT I O N A L LEADER: Beau Vernon (right) and team captain Brendan Kimber hold the premiership cup high.

Vernon has inspired his Bulldogs as coach over the last two years, and now has two flags at the club to show for it.

LEFT: Jack Taylor (left), Beau Vernon and Alex Duyker were satisfied with their team’s achievement on Saturday.

The grand final win marks Vernon’s third in a row and solidifies his status as a top Gippsland coach.