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Saddled up for success KARDELLA South’s Molly Barry, with her horse La Muso, is in the running for a state-wide equestrian title.

Read the story behind the 17 year old’s nomination for the Equestrian Victoria Young Eventing Rider of the Year on page 42.

Windy weekend SOUTH Gippsland managed to escape unscathed despite severe weather warnings on the weekend.

While temperatures dropped to a chilly 7ºC in Leongatha on Saturday afternoon, and strong winds and rain were recorded, Leongatha’s State Emergency Service was not called to any incidents.

Wind gusts reached 45km/h in Yanakie on Sunday, and the rain boosted water supplies. Leongatha’s Ruby Creek reservoir reached 63 per cent capacity and Fish Creek’s Battery Creek reservoir climbed to 88 per cent.

Leongatha received 16.75mm of rain over the weekend and despite the polar freeze, The Star’s new journalist Lucy Johnson (pictured) was still smiling.

MILK STIR

By Tayla Kershaw

THE Kernot community has delivered an overwhelming rejection of a Chinese proposal to build a dairy factory in the district, with 2000 people objecting to the plan.

Residents of Kernot and surrounds are concerned about animal welfare and rights, foreign ownership, impact on landscape, road damage and truck movement, impact on the community

and tourism, water supply and quality, drainage and effluent, noise, odour and loss of property values.

“The landowner, YoYou Dairies, has stated in public consultation meetings they expect to increase their allocation of underground water from 15 megalitres to 30 megalitres. It has been pointed out to us the groundwater would need significant treatment to be used in the bottling production, possibly to the point of it being unviable to use this water,” a Friends of Bass Valley spokesperson said.

“YoYou needs to identify this as a risk because it doesn’t know what’s down there.”

Waste disposal is also a major concern. Manure from the intensive dairy will be stored in manure ponds, which Friends of Bass Valley said are proposed to be too close to the Bass River.

Continued on page 4.

Standing firm: the Kernot community has made its opposition to the proposed milk bottling plant clear. Photo: Facebook.

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Woman attacked

Violent outbreak at service station

By Tayla Kershaw A GRANTVILLE man was arrested on Friday following a violent outburst at the Grantville petrol station on Thursday afternoon.

He was interviewed and charged with

recklessly causing injury to a 26 year old woman, also from Grantville.

The 27 year old man drove to the Grantville BP service station at 3.30pm with the woman in the front passenger seat and a male passenger in the back seat.

The male passenger got out of the silver Commodore sedan to pay for the fuel and an altercation broke out between the female passenger and the driver.

The woman tried to leave the car but seemed to be suffering from a foot impediment.

Police said the driver violently wrestled her back into the car, and could be seen punching and kicking her.

Police said he then resumed putting petrol in the car but then kneeled on the driver’s seat and punched the woman in the head.

The male passenger returned and the three drove away, heading towards Melbourne on the Bass Highway.

The incident was caught on CCTV footage and police noted the woman was dressed in pyjamas and was on crutches.

Wonthaggi Police were called at the time of the incident but were unable to locate the car.

Reports were sent out to stations in

Melbourne, Koo Wee Rup and Cranbourne to watch out for the car.

The licence plate on the car matched that of a car stolen from Pakenham in June.

The man was arrested after further investigation by the Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit and will appear before the Korumburra Magistrates Court on Thursday (July 16).

Funding for ice families BASS Coast Health will try to curb the devastating impacts of the drug ice after receiving a $200,000 grant from the State Government.

Fish Creek dances

By Stuart Biggins IT has wowed audiences in the Sydney Opera House and Federation Square, and is considered to be Australia’s leading African dance company.

One hundred people from across South Gippsland took advantage of the opportunity to participate in Asanti Drum Theatre workshops in the Fish Creek Hall on the weekend.

The theatre company is an internationally recognised Afro-contemporary

performance company that creates unforgettable experiences with their West African music, dance, acrobatics and culture.

Samara Cunningham brought the vibrant Ghanese outfit to Fish Creek to bring more culture, performing arts and multi-culturalism to the community, and hopes the group will be back to perform at the Tea Cosy Festival.

Mrs Cunningham said, “The wonderful thing about Asanti Dance Theatre is they are experienced in teaching all ages and all levels of experience.

“The Fish Creek workshops had

toddlers through to people in their seventies dancing and drumming. It was truly wonderful and shows just how accessible the arts are and how they bring people together.

“This is the first project I have undertaken since I moved to the area 18 months ago and I am thrilled with the outcome.”

Ms Cunningham hopes to continue creating fun arts experiences for people in the community and was grateful to The Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival and 9 Acres for their support in running the program.

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“Treatment requirements can vary enormously from person to person. It is vital to engage local communities in Gippsland so that, together, we can come up with the right solutions for the problems ice is causing.”

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Celebrating African culture: from left, Kofi Annan, Leticia Prosser, Anouar Cunningham, Baxter Paul (rear), Appiah Annan, Darby Dorling, Audrey Vernon, Katie Standfield and Will Sands-Morris relished the opportunity to learn African drumming at Fish Creek on Saturday.

The health service will introduce a family support program for people suffering from ice addiction.

“This funding ensures families and communities have the support services they need, when they need them,” Victorian Mental Health Minister Martin Foley said.

“It will help to reduce the terrible impact ice is having on Victorian families.”

Health services across Victoria will share funding to expand treatment services, support families and strengthen communities.

This is part of a statewide ice action plan, which

includes $18 million over four years to treat an extra 500 Victorians with ice addiction each year and $4.7 million over four years to expand support networks for families and carers.

Eastern Victorian Region MLC Harriet Shing said the ice action plan was about supporting families, communities and individuals battling with the highly addictive drug.

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Visiting Nepal with vision

By Lucy Johnson PAM Morris and her family from Leongatha started spon-

soring Nepalese child Harka through World Vision in 2008.

They had no idea that one day they would visit him in his community.

Mrs Morris was encouraged to visit Harka after friends visited their own sponsor children and remarked on how sponsored communities value visits from sponsors.

Mrs Morris explained how donations sent through World Vision do not just help a single child but help fund projects that benefit the entire community.

“The community chooses projects where funding will be most beneficial and relevant. The Kailali West Area Development Program focuses a lot on early childcare and development,” Mrs Morris said.

So when she and her eldest children, Dale and Emily Morris travelled to Harka’s village last August, the entire community

came out to express their gratitude.

Harka’s family live and work in Dhangadhi, a village in Nepal’s Kailali West district. This is an area prone to natural disasters, but was fortunate enough to miss the Nepal earthquake in April.

Classed in the lowest ‘cast’ of the hierarchical Nepalese class system, Harka and his four siblings

relished the visit. It gave them a sense of pride and self worth.

“I think they appreciated the fact we made an effort to come see them. It made them feel special,” Mrs Morris said.

“It was also important to bring tourism to the area, as it’s their prime industry.”

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Crossing cultures with compassion: from left, Leongatha’s Morris family Emily, Pam and Dale with Nepalese sponsor child Harka (centre) in his village in Kailali West, Nepal. The Morris family received flowers upon arrival, a Nepalese custom of welcome.

Thousands object to milk plant Continued from page 1.

The spokesperson said the river is known to flood and no industrial development should proceed on a flood plain.

The residents are expected to voice their opinions about the proposed dairy bottling plant and cattle barn at a consultation session to be held by Bass Coast Shire Council on July 29.

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Mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said council wanted to hold a hearing after receiving a high number of submissions to the application.

“We’ve received around 420 submissions so far, with numbers still rising,” Cr Brown said.

“Given this high level of interest in the proposed development, the councillors and I have scheduled

a session so we can hear directly from our community and other interested individuals.”

Engineering firm GHD – assisting in the planning application process – said though there have been many submissions opposing the plant, some people had shown their support.

“Some of the benefits include improved conditions for animals in winter,

an increase in employment during the building process and afterwards, and farmers will be able to see some of the state of the art technology they could be using on their own properties,” GHD manager for Gippsland Jon McNaught said.

“It also shows, by concept, an alternate market farmers could engage in to sell fresh milk.”

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Not our fault

By Brad Lester

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has defended a dismal report card on the state of sealed roads in the municipality.

The council believed it has received unfair criticism for poor roads that are the responsibility of VicRoads.

Council scored 27 out of 100 for sealed local roads in the 2014 Council Community Satisfaction Survey.

That result is far below the statewide average of 55 and the large rural shires average - of which South Gippsland is one - of 45.

Anthony Seabrook, council’s director of development services, said inspections of sealed council roads had continually indicated those roads were in an acceptable state.

“It (survey results) does not reflect what we are seeing from our condition surveys,” he said.

“It’s not showing the network is getting worse. In actual fact, it’s getting a bit better.”

Mr Seabrook said many people still wrongly believed highways and major roads were maintained by council, when they were actually the domain of VicRoads. As these roads carry more traffic, they were typically in need of greater repair.

Mr Seabrook said as many motorists could not distinguish between VicRoads and council roads, council roads were rated poorly in the annual satisfaction survey.

“No one cares who the owner (of the road) is. If you hit a pothole at 100km/h, you just want it fixed,” he said.

Mr Seabrook said council was responsible for 800km of sealed roads; 300km of that urban and 500km of

that rural, with the VicRoads managed South Gippsland Highway – often riddled with potholes and perhaps the busiest road – “the spine of the shire”.

He said other high traffic roads – the Strzelecki and Bass highways, and Korumburra-Warragul, Nerrena and Inverloch-Venus Bay roads - were also VicRoads’ roads.

VicRoads was unable to respond with comment before deadline.

But South Gippslanders can expect to see major improvements in the state of council roads over the next two financial years, after councils received a massive increase in roads funding from the Federal Government.

Council will receive $4.77 million in Roads to Recovery funding in 2015-16 and $5.5 million in 2016-17, up from $1.67 million a year for the past four years.

“That is like bringing forward three years’ worth of work into one,” Mr Seabrook said.

This financial year, council contractors will undertake significant stabilisation works to correct hollows and prevent potholes.

In 2016-17, council may extend its road sealing program and that could include sealing the final four unsealed kilometres of Grand Ridge Road at Trida. Council will decide where funds will be allocated.

The extra funding followed successful lobbying by the South East Australian Transport Strategy network that aims to improve road conditions across many councils in Victoria and New South Wales.

A community survey undertaken by council also contributed to the extra funding. Last year, council asked the public about roads needing repair and the impact of poor roads. The results were forwarded to the State

Government.

Bass Coast Shire Council will receive an extra $569,000 in Roads to Recovery funding in 2015-16 and $1.5 million more in 2016-17.

This will fund: reconstruction of Settlement Road, Grandview Grove and Crammond Avenue, Cowes; resealing of 2.3km of The Shuntoff, Grantville; sealing of Loch-Wonthaggi Road between Bass Highway and Heslop Road, and also between Koetsveldt and Glen Alvie roads; and the final seal of Trew Road.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the State Government’s first roadworks program offered little for South Gippsland.

He said the higher than average rainfall and hilly topography of South Gippsland qualified it for additional roads funding.

“To see no real detail of how Labor plans to upgrade the roads in South Gippsland is disappointing but not surprising,” Mr O’Brien said.

Labor’s Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing said surfacing projects on the South Gippsland and Strzelecki highways would be funded in 2015-16.

“Regular maintenance work is carried out on the South Gippsland Highway and planning is underway on a number of projects that will improve efficiencies in the longer term,” she said.

South Gippsland Shire Council has also received $22,000 from the State Government to buy a message sign that will monitor and promote speed limit compliance, and warn motorists of changed traffic conditions in high risk areas.

The community satisfaction survey is on the agenda for the July 22 council meeting.

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Beach beauty wins building crown SJ VUILLERMIN Master Builders won top honours at the South East Master Builders Regional Building Awards in Traralgon recently.

The Sandy Point builders were named residential builder of the year (south east) for their work on a three bedroom Walkerville North home with a sweeping, airborne prospect of the cliffs and beaches.

The project required the demolition of the original home and the construction of a beach shackstyle dwelling that took full advantage of the spectacular oceanside views.

Accommodation includes the three bedrooms, bathroom plus ensuite, open plan kitchen and living area with stacker doors opening on to a large deck.

Building on the cliff face was challenging, particularly with unstable soil.

The house features a northerly aspect from the master bedroom, with views from the living room and balcony looking to the west side of Wilsons Promontory.

“This is a house that lifts the spirits and celebrates quality construction in elemental surroundings,” Master Builders Association of Victoria CEO Radley de Silva said.

“The construction assumes a simple, solid form, allows pure enjoyment of the beachside atmosphere and is deserving of the event's highest honour.”

SJ Vuillermin Master Builders will now compete in the Victorian

Fresh food hub launched FORTY bags of fresh produce are sold on average each week through the Grow Lightly Food Hub in Korumburra.

The shop offers fruit, vegetables, nuts and other delights grown and made by South Gippslanders who are part of the Grow Lightly not for profit company.

The bags contain locally produced fruit and vegetables

Excellence in Housing Awards to be held on October 16 in Melbourne.

Founder Steve Vuillermin has been operating SJ Vuillermin Master Builders Pty Ltd for more than 25 years.

He is a member of the Master Builders Association of Victoria (MBAV) and a founding director of South Gippsland Homes, providing quality homes with massive value for money.

SJ Vuillermin Master Builders Pty Ltd is a small company employing local tradespeople with a wealth of experience and knowledge in the building industry.

“We support our local suppliers and contractors. Servicing South Gippsland and surrounds, we pride ourselves on the job we perform and the way in which we perform it,” Mr Vuillermin said.

“We enjoy contributing and lending a helping hand to our local community, and we support local trades and suppliers as we believe in the importance of supporting people and businesses in our own backyard.

“Our primary clients are families who are building second homes or looking to extend and renovate their holiday house. We also perform many extensions and renovations for local home owners.”

The main aim of the Walkerville North property was to make it modern and easy to live in, maximise the view and fit in with the environment.

“The house has double glazed windows, is six star energy rated, has solar hot water, and as it was the owner's choice not to have air conditioning, the house is designed to get cross flow ventilation in summer,” Mr Vuillermin said.

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Grow Lightly gives people access to nutritional food and offers growers, including small scale and backyard growers, an outlet to sell their produce.

The group also educates people about improving soil health, cooking and how sourcing local food reduces carbon emissions.

The food hub adjacent to the carpark at Coal Creek has been operating for sev-

eral weeks and was officially opened by South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Jeanette Harding on Saturday.

All fresh produce is grown within 60 kilometres using organic agriculture principles.

The Food Hub shop is open three days a week and is operated exclusively by volunteers. The shop is open 10am to 3pm Friday and Saturday, and 10am to 1pm Sunday.

Showcasing the best: from left, Grow Lightly secretary Gil Freeman, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Jeanette Harding, Cr Andrew McEwen, deputy mayor Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks and Grow Lightly chairman Ray Fallu at the opening of the food hub on Saturday. The delightful shop and cafe has an open fire providing warmth.

Cape Liptrap to be greener MCMILLAN MP Russell Broadbent has welcomed funding for a major tree planting project targeting the Cape Liptrap Coastal Reserve’s Heathlands and Coastal Dune Scrub.

“This revegetation initiative, which is part of the Gippsland wide National Parks and Reserves Connecting and Expanding Habitat project, has funding for $960,000 and will see 384,000 trees planted in the region,” he said.

The funding is part of the Federal Government’s 20 Million Trees Program, a key election commitment, providing $50 million over four years to deliver tree planting projects across Australia.

Mr Broadbent said Gippsland’s National Parks had recently acquired a large amount

of ex-farming land in key habitat areas, which “provides a fantastic opportunity to work on a variety of important habitat types at scale, increasing vegetation extent and connectivity”.

“Supported by Greening Australia, this is a major boost for conservation and for the many local people who are committed to extending, connecting and improving the condition of green spaces in our area,” he said.

“Green spaces connect communities to the environment and improve the liveability of our towns and cities.

“The people of McMillan are passionate about protecting their environment and I am proud the Australian Government is delivering on an initiative that will provide valuable benefits to the environment and for our local community.”

More information is available at www. nrm.gov.au/20-million-trees

Home spun: from left, the ladies of Woorayl CWA Margaret Stollery, Evelyn Stephens, Samantha Wearne and Marjorie Hutchinson mind the CWA stall at the Coal Creek Farmers’ Market at Korumburra on Saturday, with its range of delicious homemade produce.

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Fish, vegetables and bread were among the delights offered to people keen to brave the morning chill, as well as delicious fruit and bare rooted fruit trees.

There were also seedlings and plants for school holiday garden projects.

Home laid: from left, Corrina Quinlan of Strzelecki and Elise Hockey of Gypsy Chickens at Kongwak with an isa brown layer at the Coal Creek Farmers’ Market at Korumburra on Saturday.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - PAGE 7

Optimism buoys Leongatha

By Lucy Johnson LEONGATHA’s peak retail group is remaining positive about the town’s future despite the closure of businesses.

With numerous empty shops in Bair and McCartin streets, concerns have been expressed about the future of retail.

However the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry has assured Leongatha is hardly in a state of shopping disrepair, in the wake of the chamber’s annual general meeting on July 6.

President Peter Watchorn said the future of Leongatha was in safe hands.

“Everybody needs to be positive. Leongatha is ticking along just fine,” Mr Watchorn said, pointing out dairying and other industry was as strong as ever.

The chamber has massive plans for the town in the next 12 months, with long term plans approved

by South Gippsland Shire Council.

With confirmation of the heavy vehicle alternate truck route going ahead, the chamber is thrilled to see plans made in conjunction with council and VicRoads put into motion.

Mr Watchorn, owner of Nextra Newsagency Leongatha, was pleased to see the project go ahead. He said it would provide more opportunities for other projects.

“We have a lot of projects underway focused on attracting customers to Leongatha,” Mr Watchorn said.

“We can now look to the redevelopment of Bair Street. This is our primary goal and it’s not going to happen overnight. It’s good to see we can now get that off the ground.”

Amongst many notable achievements, the chamber is looking forward to the impending unveiling of three new town signs to be placed at the entrances to Leongatha. A community committee is also working to raise funds for the Lennie Gwyther statue and other community fundraisers focused on highlighting local achievements.

The chamber commit-

Driving forces: from left, guest speaker Tim Kemp, with reinstated Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Peter Watchorn, vice president Brenton Williams, secretary/treasurer Sandra Fleming, Alex Thorpe and secretary/treasurer Kathy Smith. tee was reinstated at the annual general meeting.

Mr Watchorn was reelected to his third term as president, with vice president Brenton Williams who will act as president in the next term.

The joint position of

secretary and treasurer will be shared by Sandra Fleming and Kathy Smith, following their successful teamwork last term.

Guest speaker Tim Kemp of Morrison Jefferis and Associates accountants discussed the future

of business ownership in the digital age.

“For a lot of us, going online is the new challenge. We need to reinvent the way we sell our businesses using promotional tools for the next generation.” he said.

While some chamber members were apprehensive about the prospect of doing business over the internet, Mr Kemp said businesses can reach out further.

“We don’t just sell our products online; we sell

our expertise and knowledge,” Mr Kemp said.

South Gippsland Shire Councillors Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks and Don Hill were among the 20 people to attend the annual meeting at Central Cafe.

Holidays will hurt businesses

By Lucy Johnson and Brad Lester BUSINESSES have criticised the State Government’s granting of public holidays for the Friday before the AFL grand final and Easter Saturday.

Their views came as a study found the public holidays would result in the Victorian economy losing around $93 million.

Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Peter Watchorn said the move would not be positive for retailers.

“I think there are enough public holidays and in relation to the country, AFL holidays are not warranted,” he said.

“A lot of retailers will have to pay out employees for extra time. With all of the extra penalty rates, it won’t be viable for local businesses.”

Mr Watchorn who runs Nextra Newsagency in Leongatha said the business would shut on grand final eve.

“On public holidays we do deliveries but it’s not

worth staying open.

“We’ve done the figures and it would be silly for us to stay open on those days,” he said.

Acting Minister for Small Business Gavin Jennings last week released the Regulatory Impact Statement for the public holidays: an independent analysis of the potential costs and benefits of their introduction.

The statement said the two new public holidays would deliver as much as $312 million in benefits to the Victorian economy, including up to $51 million in increased tourism expenditure in regional Victoria.

But the statement also estimated the net cost for the two new public holidays at around $405 million, resulting in a loss of $93 million.

“Victorians work hard and they deserve these public holidays. The new holidays will deliver massive benefits across Victoria, boosting the state’s tourism and hospitality sectors and helping Victorians to spend more quality time with their families and friends,” Mr Jennings said.

“Grand Final Friday will see Melbourne’s streets buzzing and our regions full

of visitors, cementing Victoria’s reputation as Australia’s sporting capital.”

Star readers shared mixed reactions to the news on Facebook: Nick Jeremiah: “Why do we need a public holiday for Easter Sunday. It’s Sunday for crying out loud!”

Allison Drury: “Neither are needed especially for a football game. It’s bad enough having a day off for a horse race. Why not go the whole hog and have a public holiday for the Grand Prix and Australian Open as well!”

Chloe Rose Shambrook: “Why is Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Monday all public holidays if Easter Sunday is not? If businesses can’t afford to pay staff penalty rates maybe they should consider staying closed for the day/days”; Sue Gale: “I thought Easter Sunday was already a holiday. Fair enough. But Grand Final Friday”; Isaac McCallum: “Both holidays seem unnecessary!”; and Dianne Wood: “Making grand final day a public holiday is absolutely ridiculous.

Shame on the government for even considering it”.

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Leongatha bids for Parrots THE Leongatha Football Netball Club annual goods and services auction attracted people from across the club’s community last Saturday for a night of good food and fast-paced bidding.

The auction was held in the newly refurbished club social rooms where teammates, local businesses and supporters banded together for the club’s big-

gest fundraiser of the year.

Auctioneer Terry Ginnane took the hammer, entertaining the crowd for the evening while local businesses and individual donors auctioned a variety of goods and services for the club.

Organising committee members Glenn and Shirley Anne Wright, Matt Grylls, Shelley Williams, Marg Barter, Averill Holderhead, Sharon Dwyer and Eric Dowling excelled themselves and ran the

club professionally.

The crowd was well fed by club workers, with wait staff supplied by volunteers from the Under 15s football and netball teams.

A jet ski, the big ticket item of the evening, was supplied by Marriotts MPE and was sold among a wide range of other items. Lots included holidays, tickets, local produce, massage treatments and several calves donated by farmers who will raise

them for purchasers.

The club would like to thank local businesses and individuals who contributed to the auction as well as everybody in attendance for helping fundraise for the club.

Going once: auctioneers Terry Ginnane and Mark Dwyer auction off one of many items up for bidding at the Leongatha Football Netball Club goods and services auction.

POLICE BRIEFS Hoon on the loose PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times essential Ph 5662 9222 Wed, 15 July Council Chambers, Leongatha 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 14/07) Wed, 22 July 10.00am ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wed, 22 July – 2.00pm 1.

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Assembly of Councillors – May/June 2015 Councillor Discretionary Fund Allocation Report Documents sealed and contracts awarded or varied by the CEO June 2015 South Gippsland Shire Council Community Satisfaction Survey Results 2015 Final Strategic Direction for Aquatic Facilities in South Gippsland 2015-2020 Foster Pool Review Formalise Road discontinuance of government road, part of Flinders St, Korumburra 8. Compulsory Kerbside Collection Service for Venus Bay 9. Planning Application Use and Development of a Host Farm with Dwelling and Ancillary Works at 1725 Wild Dog Valley Rd Strzelecki 10. Planning Scheme Amendment C105 (Meeniyan Wastewater Treatment Plant) 11. Planning Application 1487 Korumburra Wonthaggi Rd Kongwak - use and development of the land for a market 12. Planning Scheme Amendment C77 part 3 (Agnes rezoning) 13. Final Cluster Review for Social Community Infrastructure Tarwin Lower/Venus Bay and Meeniyan 14. Closed items – two contractual matters TENDERS Council is seeking submissions from qualified companies / applicants for the following Tenders: RFT/74 PROVISION OF SWIMMING POOL MAINTENANCE AND TECHNICAL REPORTS Tenders close 2pm AEST on Tuesday 4 August 2015 RFT/73 CONSTRUCTION OF THE KARMAI COMMUNITY CHILDREN'S CENTRE KORUMBURRA Tenders close 2pm AEST on Tuesday 11 August 2015 Documentation is available from Council's website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au or contact 03 5662 9254.

HARD WASTE COLLECTION BOOKINGS NOW OPEN Bookings can once again be made during July and August for Council's residential hard waste collection service. All South Gippsland residential properties are eligible, including those in rural areas (Commercial & industrial properties are not eligible).This year's fee is $91 per property. A reduced rate of $31 applies for pension card holders.

To book, registration forms can be downloaded from www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au, paid by credit card or cheque and sent to Council, or the form and payment can be completed at Council Reception.

Once booked, Council's contractor will notify you of your scheduled collection date in September or October. Waste will need to be placed for collection within property boundaries (where possible) and the pile labelled in a manner that clearly identifies it as waste to be collected by the hard waste collection contractor. Council's contractors will come on the specified day and remove the hard waste. A maximum of two cubic metres (1m wide x 1m high x 2m long) of waste will be collected from properties that have booked and paid for a collection. For further information on materials that can and cannot be accepted, visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au or phone 5662 9200.

HELP PLAN THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT IN GIPPSLAND Public Transport Victoria is inviting local people to participate in regional workshops to develop the Regional Network Development Plan. The Plan will take into account what the local community and region needs from public transport. A workshop is being held in Leongatha in the Council Chambers, Michael Place on Thursday 16 July from 5.00pm to 7.00pm. To register your interest in attending please email rndp@ptv.vic.gov.au or by phoning 1800 800 007.

Foster War Memorial Arts Centre And Senior Citizens Centre AGM TO BE HELD AT THE FOSTER WAR MEMORIAL ARTS CENTRE AND SENIOR CITIZENS CENTRE MONDAY 20TH JULY 2015 COMMENCING AT 7.30PM. COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road Maintenance: Poowong/ Bena/ Kongwak/ Dumbalk/ Turtons Ck/ Stony Ck Vegetation Maintenance: Clear Ck Valley Rd, Mirboo/ Mt Vernon Rd, Leongatha Nth/ Dumbalk/ Turtons Ck/ Stony Ck Resheets: Ross St, Meeniyan Weather Permitting 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Fax: 5662 3754 www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

POLICE are after a hoon motorcyclist who was speeding and refused to stop for police at Grantville last week.

Bass Coast Highway Patrol saw the rider driving dangerously on the Bass Highway and tried to pull him over. The driver refused to stop and continued to speed.

Police did not chase the motorcyclist for safety rea-

sons but managed to photograph him turning into Corinella Road.

The rider was seen wearing a black and grey patterned helmet, white offroad goggles, a grey hooded jacket, dark pants and offroad boats.

The large, yellow dirt bike is presumed to be a Suzuki.

Anyone with information is urged to call Bass Coast Highway Patrol on 5671 4100.

Burglary spree

MIRBOO North was hit by two burglaries early Sunday.

Stockdale and Leggo Real Estate was the target of one burglary believed to have taken place at about 3.20am.

The offender punched through the glass next to the door handle and attempted to manipulate the lock from inside.

The offender was unable to gain entry to the premises and nothing was stolen.

An offender also attempted to break into the Inline 4 Cafe by forcing the glass front door. The glass was damaged though no access was gained and nothing was stolen.

Mirboo North Police are asking any witnesses to come forward with information.

Holiday house targeted Hoon motorcyclist: Bass Coast Highway Patrol’s image of the offending motorcyclist, taken at Corinella Road, Grantville.

GAS bottles were stolen from a holiday house in Wimbledon Heights.

Unknown offenders attended the address between June 21 and July 4 and re-

2015 Hard Waste Collection Service

The service will be delivered on a ‘fee for service’ basis, of $91 for all users of the service. Pension Card holders can apply for a discounted rate of $31.

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moved gas bottles from the property on two separate occasions. Unfortunately the bottles have no serial numbers to identify them.

Free sleep OFFENDERS entered a privately owned caravan on site at French View Caravan Park in Grantville between June 28 and July 3.

While it appears nothing was stolen from the premises, police believe the offenders trespassed and slept in the caravan for possibly multiple nights.

Cars damaged SEVERAL vehicles were damaged in Wonthaggi while parked in the vicinities of Graham and Murray streets.

Between 9am on Saturday, July 4 and 10.10pm on Sunday, July 5, an offender damaged the driver’s side door lock of a 1984 Toyota Land Cruiser.

Within 100 metres of the damaged Toyota, police were called to an attempted theft of a motor vehicle on Murray Street and reports of strong smells of smoke coming from a parked vehicle.

Police found the driver’s side lock of the vehicle had been removed and a fire had been lit within the car. The fire caused extensive damage to the interior of the vehicle as well as to personal property of the owner who was a visitor to the area.

Anyone with information regarding the incidents should contact the Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit.

Phones stolen SEISMIC geophones worth a total of $28,980 have been stolen from contractors undertaking a seismic survey in South Gippsland.

Police reported 23 geophones had been taken, each valued at over $1260.

Recent incidents occurred at Mirboo North, Strzelecki, Hallston and Leongatha.

Police believe the thefts occurred in retaliation to another survey being conducted in relation to possible coal seam gas extraction in South Gippsland.

The stolen geophones were being used in an unrelated survey.

The company involved is closing operations in the area now. Anyone with information should contact Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - PAGE 9

Commended and appreciated: from right, Ken Roberts of Inverloch Men’s Shed awards Ann Selby, electorate officer for Bass MLA Brian Paynter for her assistance with grant applications.

MPs back men

By Lucy Johnson

THE Inverloch community talked state politics with Victorian opposition leader Matthew Guy at the Anderson Inlet Angling Club last Tuesday (July 7).

Host Bass MLA Brian Paynter was keen to celebrate with the volunteers of the Inverloch Men’s Shed who are seeking state funding to make the shed become a reality.

Mr Guy remarked on how he relished the opportunity to talk to the townspeople of Inverloch.

“It’s great meeting community members and conversing with people,” he said.

Mr Paynter agreed, noting the importance of collaborative planning for community groups like the Inverloch Men’s Shed.

“The men’s shed is an excellent facility. Not only is it an excellent community group, but it offers a place for men to seek companionship a couple of times a week or as often as they need,” he said.

The men’s shed presented Mr Paynter’s electorate officer Ann Selby with a certificate of appreciation for her efforts in assisting the Inverloch Men’s Shed with grant preparation and

applications.

Other local matters discussed included the reconstruction of the Lang Lang jetty, with Mr Paynter rallying support from community groups to see reconstruction funding locked in.

“It used to be a place that enabled parents to spend time with their sons and daughters fishing on weekends. The jetty attracted people from all areas, Pakenham to Nar Nar Goon, because they could fish there at all tides,” he said.

“It’s a recreational facility which is a great asset, not just to the Lang Lang community but to the broader community too.”

Premier, help Wonthaggi

By Tayla Kershaw OPPOSITION Leader Matthew Guy MP said Wonthaggi has been undervalued as a tourism hub.

With limited facilities and overnight accommodation available in the area, Mr Guy said Wonthaggi is boycotted by tourists.

“Businesses and residents need to be supportive of ideas and projects in the area to get the tourism industry off the ground,” he said.

“We need the tourism minister to see and get to know this area to provide strong advocacy for industry growth.”

Mr Guy addressed these tourism concerns at a breakfast meeting with the Wonthaggi Business Association (WBA) on Tuesday, July 7.

Joined by Bass MLA Brian Paynter, Mr Guy said the first step to improving Wonthaggi’s tourism sector was better access via public transport and improved infrastructure.

“If Wonthaggi was more accessible to the people of Melbourne, for example via rail, they would be more likely to commute to the area,” Mr Guy said.

“Accessibility and infrastructure is key.”

Mr Guy and Mr Paynter believe infrastructure such as the Wonthaggi hospital and the education precinct need to be developed to keep the town thriving.

“We want to develop the hospital to subregional standard. For a high level of health care, many have to leave Wonthaggi,” Mr Guy said.

“We need to make this town a place to

come to and be proud of.”

Mr Guy said many students were leaving the town in pursuit of higher education as well.

He said the development of the education precinct was vital.

“The Labor government has no position (in relation to the education precinct) which is concerning for local residents. I think they just need clarity as to whether or not the government has any intention of funding school upgrades,” he said.

“It wasn’t in the last budget and it doesn’t seem to be considered for the next budget. I simply say if the Labor government won’t upgrade the school, I will.”

Mr Paynter has been a strong advocate for the education precinct on a local level and believes a new facility would do wonders for future students.

“The Wonthaggi Secondary College has provided quality education; it’s just the facility that’s lacking,” he said, As well as high schoolers, the education precinct will benefit those seeking further education through university and TAFE, and may even include a recreational stadium for local athletes.

The benefits will become evident as population numbers begin to swell, as predicted by the opposing government.

“We can’t ignore growth pressures in a town like Wonthaggi,” Mr Guy said.

“We forecast population growth and to ignore it and focus on marginal seats in the Frankston corridor is not the way to build a state. Every area needs to be considered on merit and not on electoral needs.”

Future in sight: from left, Wonthaggi Business Association president Ross Langlois, Bass MLA Brian Paynter and Opposition Leader Matthew Guy MP discussed the future of infrastructure in Wonthaggi at a breakfast meeting at Connell’s Bakery on Tuesday, July 7.

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L E O N G AT H A’ S St Peter’s Anglican Opportunity Shop has allocated $24,000 to charities during winter.

Beneficiaries were St Peter’s Parish ($12,000), Bishop of Gippsland Winter Appeal ($1000), Raymond Island Building Appeal assistance for late Bishop John McIntyre Centre ($1000), Leongatha Primary

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School chaplaincy ($1000), Leongatha Kindergartens ($1000), Nepal Earthquake Appeal ($2000), Street Swags for Homeless ($2000), UAM Aboriginal Mission ($1000), Fred Hollows Foundation ($1000), Helimed ($1000) and scleroderma appeal ($1000).

SOUTH Gippsland residents can help beat cancer by volunteering for Cancer Council’s Daffodil Day on Friday, August 28.

Volunteers are needed to sell Daffodil Day merchandise.

Cancer Council Victoria’s Daffodil Day coordinator Kyle Wakeham said the charity was hoping to raise $2 million in Victoria.

“Whether you’re volunteering to support someone you know affected by cancer, want to give back to the community, or like the idea of spending a couple of hours with friends for a good cause, every volunteer will play a critical role in helping us beat this disease,” he said.

To volunteer visit www.daffodilday.com.au or phone 1300 65 65 85.

WONTHAGGI artist Ursula Theinert was unsuccessful in being named as a finalist in Australia’s most famous portrait honour, the Archibald Prize.

Finalists were announced last Thursday.

The show will open at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney on July 18.

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ed Australian political journalist Lenore Taylor, now political editor for the Guardian Australia.

Mrs Theinert also entered the gallery’s Wynne Prize landscape competition with her piece Windswept, but was also successful.

Both contests attract interest from artists across Australia.

JOHN Murray would like it known he is not a Gunai Kurnai and Boonwurung man, as reported in The Star, July 7. He was one of the main organisers of the recent indigenous rounds of football held locally.

Mr Murray is a proud Wakawaka and Kabikabi man from south-east Queensland.

CHRISTMAS in July was held at the Hallston Hall on Saturday and was a successful community event.

Those who attended enjoyed a lovely meal catered by Brent Sinclair. Eighty guests braved the cold and enjoyed the hospitality of the Hallston community.

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Going pro on The Ghan THE excitement of going on a holiday was doubled when Korumburra’s Carole Pope won a GoPro camera without realising she was in the running for it.

Mrs Pope booked her trip through Leongatha Travel and Cruise with no intention of going in the draw to win the valuable prize.

“It looks very impressive.

Can it take selfies?” Mrs Pope joked, as Jill Carmody, owner of Leongatha Travel and Cruise unveiled the prize.

Mrs Carmody said she was thrilled to see one of her clients win the competition.

“It’s always very exciting when our customers get extra value for money. That’s something we always strive for,” Mrs Carmody said.

Mrs Pope scored a GoPro Hero 4, tripod and accessories in conjunction with a competition held by Sunlover Holidays, the company Mrs Pope and her husband Kevin are travelling with next month.

The couple organised their trip with Mrs Carmody and cannot wait to escape the Gippsland winter.

Mr and Mrs Pope plan to travel on from Adelaide to Darwin on a seven day adventure with Sunlover Holidays on The Ghan.

“The Ghan is extremely popular amongst our clients.

Travellers get to take in the exquisite views of Central Australia from the luxurious accommodation on the Ghan,” Mrs Carmody said, having travelled the rail service herself.

“It’s a great opportunity to meet other travellers from both Australia and overseas because so many international tourist enjoy travelling on the iconic Ghan, it’s a great Australian attraction.”

Mr and Mrs Pope will get to take in Adelaide with one night’s stay in the Adelaide Crowne Tower before board-

ing The Ghan to Darwin for two nights stay in Gold Service. The trip includes excursions in Adelaide, Alice Springs, Katherine and Darwin.

The Ghan terminates at Darwin where the pair will stay in package included luxury accommodation.

Straying from the itinerary, Mr and Mrs Pope plan to board their car onto The Ghan so they can extend their stay in Darwin before driving back to Korumburra through Cooper Pedy, Port Augusta and Mildura.

“It’s a great opportunity for us to take in more of the

Northern Territory. My husband Kevin hasn’t seen Central Australia yet, so it’s a great trip for us to do together,” Mrs Pope said she is very keen to revisit her favourite places from past expeditions with friends.

Mrs Carmody is pleased for the Popes, citing successful holiday plans as a source of great professional satisfaction.

“We always want to achieve a positive outcome for our clients. Our role is to give them the best value in choice of holidays and to have great life experiences they’ll cherish,” she said.

Lucky traveller: from left, Carole Pope redeeming her GoPro Hero 4 prize pack and travel documents from Jill Carmody, owner of Leongatha Travel and Cruise.

Stress less LIFELINE Gippsland is again inviting all organisations, industries, businesses, clubs and schools within Gippsland to take part in Stress Down Day. The campaign, to be held on Friday, July 24, is designed to encourage everyone to stop and think about developing positive habits to reduce stress and increase levels of wellbeing.

Lifeline Gippsland CEO Claire Davis said, “We encourage everyone to think about some creative ideas to celebrate the day and to raise funds for Lifeline Gippsland.

By asking participants for a gold coin donation to come to work or school in pyjamas, host a Silly Slipper Day, a morning tea or perhaps conduct a trivia night, this will encourage a conversation about stress reducing strategies to keep well”.

Research shows levels of

stress among Australians continue to grow and 90 per cent of Australians need to stress less – with 74 per cent of people reported being stressed from work. The highest levels of stress were reported by young Australians (18-25 and 26-35 year age group).

“All funds raised from Stress Down on 24/7 will go towards covering the growing cost of running Lifeline’s vital 24 hour telephone crisis support service line. This year Lifeline Gippsland will answer over 23,000 calls to 13 11 14,” Ms Davis said.

“Without the support of the community this service would not be possible. It is important we all work together to ensure Lifeline’s telephone crisis service is available to anyone who needs it, 24 hours a day, seven days a week”.

Anyone interested is encouraged to register their event by calling 03 5136 3500 or emailing reception@ llg.org.au

Tax relief DID you know the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau in Leongatha can help wage earners on low incomes with their tax returns?

The service is absolutely free and confidential, and approved by the Australian Tax Office.

It runs until the end of October.

“This year we will be using tax time to help our clients transition to myTax,” said Nicholas Peck, the bu-

reau’s Tax Help coordinator.

“We will be assisting as many Tax Help clients as possible to create a myGov account and lodge a myTax return.”

To make an appointment, just ring the bureau on 5662 2111 to arrange a time, or you can drop in and arrange it in person.

The South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau is located opposite the post office in the Memorial Hall complex, Michael Place, Leongatha; you can call 5662 2111 from Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.

Growing reputation: from left, members of the Leongatha Horticultural Society Lillian Brittan, Josie Rutherford, Fran Grylls and Graeme Brumley promoted this year’s Leongatha Daffodil Festival at the Gardeners Day Out run by the Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria in Melbourne recently.

Guest speakers including Wes Fleming of Chelsea Flower Show fame were at the event at Deakin University.

There are also commercial stalls selling unusual plants. The event attracted gardeners from all over the state.

Gardens to be showcased DO YOU know of wonderful parks or gardens in your area?

Do you raise money through garden walks? Do you open your garden for income or charity? Do you have a plant nursery? Are you involved with a community garden? Does this happen in spring?

If any answer is yes, then this new initiative is for you.

Simply by filling in an expression of interest, you may get your event or park, or small business listed in a new brochure South Gippsland Shire Council will give out at visitor centres in and beyond our area.

Or you may be listed –

maybe even featured – on the wonderful new website to be launched at Meeniyan Hall on August 12.

Spring is South Gippsland will be a promotion of everything related to garden events and floral horticulture in our region during the spring season.

It will start with the Daffodil Festival, a well advertised event that attracts around 1200 visitors.

Then come garden walks in various towns for various causes. Throughout the season, these will be tied with the beautiful town parks, community gardens, and small gardening businesses into a coordinated promotion.

The Rose Spectacular marks

the end of the season in mid November.

And just one example of how Spring is South Gippsland can work: this year the Rose Spectacular on November 14 will coordinate with the Loch Village Garden Festival through the theme of the Loch Post Office Rose.

The benefit of working and promoting together, and it’s free!

For information and registration, contact Sophie Dixon at South Gippsland Shire Council on 5662 9202 or email sophie.dixon@ southgippsland.vic.gov.au or phone Lillian Brittain on 5657 3268 or email lbrittain@fastmail.fm

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - PAGE 11

Slow down: Geoff Owen, a member of the Gippsland Safe Freight Network and livestock transport operator, would like to see the stretch of highway going past the VLE Leongatha complex reduced to 80km/h.

Slash speed, save lives Making music in Wonthaggi Now open: Jason Benson (pictured), wife Shareen and son Matt, have opened a new music store called Bass Coast Music in Wonthaggi's McBrideAvenue to support local musicians.

By Sarah Vella

VICROADS is being called on to reduce the speed limit of the South Gippsland Highway in front of the VLE Leongatha saleyards from 100km/h to 80km/h.

Livestock transport operator Geoff Owen also wants more turning lanes on the stretch of highway, saying existing lanes are not wide or long enough to accommodate larger trucks.

VicRoads has ruled out changing the speed limit anytime soon.

A member of the Gippsland Safe Freight Network, Mr Owen said South Gippsland lacked adequate road infrastructure.

He would like to see the speed limit reduced from just north of Cervus Equipment to the southern end of Stockdales Road.

Mr Owen said the network had been asking for VicRoads to consider lowering the speed limit for more than two years.

“We have spoken to VicRoads and come up with

designs, but it said there is no funding available,” he said.

“People are sick of that excuse. All it is doing is holding the people of South Gippsland for ransom and playing with people’s lives.”

Mr Owen said more lanes were needed to improve safety for vehicles turning into and exiting the saleyards.

He called for an extra lane on the south bound side, a turning lane in, and a run out lane on the north bound side to provide enough room for trucks to turn safely.

“But for starters, we just want VicRoads to put some signs up,” he said.

“It would be for the safety of everyone who comes to the yards. Every time someone turns into or pulls out of the yards, they are putting lives at risk.”

An accident occurred recently when a truck pulled onto the highway from the saleyards and was t-boned by a Leongatha bound car.

“The car went under the truck,” Mr Owen said.

He was surprised a fatality had not occurred at the intersection.

“When you drive out, you look left and right, then go to

pull out and all of a sudden a car comes over the hill at 100km/h and there is nowhere to go,” Mr Owen said.

“A fully laden B-double weighs in excess of 68 tonnes; they can’t speed up or slow down quickly. There is also the problem of people overtaking slow moving trucks over double lines in front of the saleyards.”

Mr Owen said the selling complex was going to continue to grow and trucks were becoming bigger.

VicRoads regional director Scott Lawrence said the speed limit was unlikely to be changed any time soon.

He said VicRoads engineers conduct assessments of potential risks based on such factors as stopping distances and visibility. “In recent years we have installed additional signs on the South Gippsland Highway either side of the saleyards to remind locals and visitors to be aware slow moving trucks may be in the area,” he said.

Mr Lawrence said should there be an expansion of the saleyards leading to increased traffic in and out of the complex, the planning phase of such works would trigger a further review by VicRoads.

Industry stifled

By Brad Lester BURRA Foods is being hindered from expanding operations at its Korumburra factory by lack of water security.

Ongoing uncertainty surrounding the future of water supplies to Korumburra, Nyora, Poowong and Loch has left Burra Foods urging the State Government to support South Gippsland Water’s proposal to link those towns with the Lance Creek reservoir.

That plan is the water corporation’s Northern Towns Connection Project and could ultimately lead to connecting Korumburra to the desalination plant at Wonthaggi.

Burra Foods chief executive officer Grant Crothers said Burra Foods was relying on Korumburra’s water infrastructure that was built around 1950 and “crying out for investment”.

“We have accepted the pain of the Wonthaggi desal plant – the drain on local labour during construction and use of our tax income – but have felt no gain and risk being limited by lack of access to water,” he said.

“Despite being in the proximity of the Melbourne water network and the Wonthaggi desal plant, the Korumburra reservoir is not able to access this network and relies on runoff, which for many months of the year can only just meet our demand.”

Mr Crothers said Burra Foods was working with the authorities on a solution.

“The previous State Government’s proposal to connect the Korumburra reservoir with Lance Creek reservoir was a sustainable solution which we supported,” he said.

Mr Crothers said Burra Foods saw water insecurity as “a retardant to increasing the site’s capacity rather than restricting the capacity of our current manufacturing”.

“Dairy processing, particularly nutritional (infant) milk powders requires extreme levels of hygiene and this places high demand on water availability,” he said.

Without government support for the Northern Towns Connection Project, South Gippsland Water will consider other ways of securing water supplies for Korumburra, Loch, Nyora and Poowong.

Managing director Philippe du Plessis said without State Government funding, and due to financial sustainability risks and customer affordability, South Gippsland Water will need to review other potential solutions for securing water reliability for towns in the northern region.

“Other potential solutions could include dam augmentation or other surface water networking options,” he said.

“The Northern Towns Connection remains the corporation’s preferred option due to it being more cost effective over the longer term (50 years) and it being less susceptible to climate variability.

“However, in light of the current process to review all Victorian water corporation board appointments, the various options will require a full review by the incoming board.”

South Gippsland Water will continue to manage Korumburra’s water supply with the use of supplementary supplies from the Tarwin River when required.

Mr Crothers said Burra Foods relies on town water as a supply and also returns up to 700,000 litres a day of treated water to ‘environmental flow’ through its EPA creek discharge licence.

A spokesperson for Acting Victorian Water Minister Gavin Jennings said South Gippsland Water was working with the government on a long term strategy to secure the water supply for the townships of Korumburra, Poowong, Loch and Nyora.

But the spokesperson ruled out direct support for the Northern Towns project.

LOCAL musicians have eagerly awaited the opening of Bass Coast Music in Wonthaggi.

The doors of the new music store officially opened last week, stocking instruments, sheet music and accessories.

Bass Coast Music was formerly known as C-Mark Music, originally owned by Harold Milkins. The business has been taken over by Jason, Shareen and Matt Benson and moved to a new location in McBride Avenue.

“Harold Milkins is a good friend of ours and he helped to make our transition into the business easy,” Jason said.

“We have bought his stock and have included some new stock to

provide a wide range for the public.”

The store offers a range of orchestral instruments including student based violins, a variety of electric, acoustic and classical guitars, and a range of strings.

“We are hoping to secure Fender and Gibson guitars. We want to have the same stock as major music stores,” Jason said.

“We are thinking on a realistic basis but there are lots of musicians in this area, not just in Wonthaggi, but the surrounding districts as well.

We are here to help as many people as possible.”

Bass Coast Music will be open from 9am until 5pm on weekdays and from 9am until 12pm on Saturdays.

Guitar teacher David Sandall will be available for a meet and greet

at the store every Friday afternoon from 1pm until 5pm.

Lessons may be offered on site down the track.

“We want this to be a space where people can come in and have a strum. We want to fill this place with music,” Jason said.

“We've had many people walk past during the week who have shown interest in the new store.

“This store will save our local musicians the drive to music stores outside the region. If we don't have something in stock, we can try to order it in.”

Bass Coast Music will also be looking to do trade-ins and sell secondhand guitars in the future.

Repairs and servicing is offered in store.

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OPINIONS

Reject violence

I AM always concerned about the amount of violence we experience or are exposed to on a daily basis.

Particularly, the way it is exaggerated or distorted by our politicians and media, who too often seem to see violence as a blood sport and promoted, by nominating perceived winners and losers, good guys and bad guys.

There are rarely winners from violence. One side may feel it has had an initial victory, but too often each party is brutalised and traumatised or institutionalised, at a huge moral and financial cost to our communities’ sense of wellbeing.

Historically, we see when the word war is used to promote a cause, it is usually a dog whistle call of fear, with a false promise to spend a lot of money on opportunistic propaganda or false promises of a quick and successful outcome and demonising the perceived enemy.

Inevitably, in our IT world, there is a flood of horrific, fearful violence, shown in the media.

As a Vietnam vet I recently returned to Vietnam with my son and have been so emotionally reconciled by meeting some of the once feared, communist soldiers who lived in and fought from lo-

cal villages, near our military base at Nui Dat. I also met an ex-field commander from the north, badly wounded during the war. Despite our past misunderstandings, hatred, conflict and suffering on both sides, we had a shared experiences and in time, are being emotionally reconciled and reinvented.

Governments must do better to rehabilitate the many victims of the wars they advocate. Fear and hatred dehumanises an opponent and legitimises atrocities.

Today, please respond to the fearful dog whistling of those who advocate and promote violence, as an answer to violence, by insisting on a more rational, realistic and respectful dialogue to both national and community violence.

If we fail, we are locked into an irrational and compulsive cycle of violence. If we believe in a democratic fair go, then we must take a step back from our fears and prejudice and rationalise our response to those we disagree with or are encouraged to fear.

When countries go to war, we soon discover that one side’s terrorist is another side’s freedom fighter, and all the learned community and family traditions of morality and compassion are abandoned and frankly, it is win-

E D I T O R I A L Milk factory or not?

BASS Coast Shire councillors face a difficult decision at the August council meeting.

That is when they are likely to debate whether or not to let a milk bottling plant be built at Kernot.

Council may well be hamstrung. From a council point of view, such decisions are typically made on planning grounds alone. If council deems the factory an appropriate use of the land according to its zoning, then it has little choice under planning legislation but to approve it.

Objectors’ concerns are usually dealt with by page after page of conditions that ensure all environmental, industrial and operational issues are addressed but at the end of the day, the proposal in question almost certainly proceeds.

Objectors have the option of taking the matter to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) but unless there are genuine planning grounds to refuse a permit, it seems likely the factory will go ahead.

Regardless, the fact this proposal is being driven by a Chinese company and will supply milk to China raises the question of whether Australia is too relaxed in allowing foreign ownership of Australian land and resources.

This is especially so when many countries have much tighter rules.

No one can criticise farmers for selling to the highest bidder, particularly given the hard economic time farmers endure and the fact many often make the most money from farming when they sell their properties.

Earlier this year, the Federal Government reduced the screening threshold on foreign purchases of agricultural land from $252 million to $15 million.

This meant any foreign individual or corporation who bought farm land worth $15 million or more must first gain Foreign Investment Review Board approval.

The state’s peak farm group, the Victorian Farmers Federation still wants the threshold to be reduced to $5 million to ensure Australia regulates all significant investment in land.

With so much Chinese interest in South Gippsland farms, the time is ripe for federal politicians to revisit foreign ownership legislation and consider the possible long term implications should Chinese companies continue to acquire land at a growing rate.

Those who control food production and distribution have the greatest control of society, after all.

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Letters to the Editor

ner takes all.

Anyone who has witnessed the random, bitter, horrors of war will have memories that last a lifetime.

However, historically nations celebrate the death and sacrifice of war, as a noble cause, which diminishes the voices of those who experience the personal, horrific, human brutality and sacrifice. In so many cases, they never resolve their grief, find their voice and slowly fade away, marginalised, in isolation, by illness, or suicide.

The learned, violent human tendencies we develop in our youth can instinctively and impulsively influence our attitudes and behaviour for the rest of our lives.

Therefore, I feel the most crucial, infectious, social epidemic our world communities can suffer, is the contagious, destructive, epidemic of violence.

Violence is not simply a foreign introduction, it is also us.

However, is not inevitable!

I feel the cure is in our own hands, if we talk respectively and rationally to our families, our friends and community and our political leaders. We have so much to learn about our past and so much potential future common ground to share.

No one should claim the right to be a bigot. Instead, consider the declaration “I may not agree with what you say, but will always defend your right to say it”.

Democracy at work and a fair go for all!

Richard Lester, Mardan.

Time for reconciliation

I HAVE long believed my forebear Colin MacLaren, who explored with Angus McMillan, helped ‘discover’ the area around Port Albert and opened it up to settlement.

I always felt a certain pride in this, my connection with the early history of Gippsland. Similarly, I was taught and believed from early childhood until very much later in life, that Captain Cook ‘discovered’ and thus established Australia by landing at Botany Bay in 1770.

In Australia, this ‘discovery’ completely denied the rights of the indigenous people who lived here for 40,000 to 60,000 years.

My need for personal exploration about my settler early family and their relationship with the local aboriginal people was sparked after watching The Secret River

ABC TV series recently.

The settlers were obviously desperate to seek and make better lives and establish a family here – so much like the family depicted in the ABC film.

What really happened with white settlement and the local indigenous people at this time in Gippsland? What role did the McLaren’s play in early black/ white relationships here? I feared the worst and I have found the worst.

The truth I found is very relevant to NAIDOC Week in Gippsland.

My early Gippsland MacLaren family set up together in 1841 at Stratford, with Colin as a farm labourer and his wife Elizabeth as housekeeper.

White settlement did not occur in Gippsland without resistance.

As clearly shown in The Secret River, extreme conflict soon arose between aboriginals and the English settlers for this fertile, well watered land.

Angus McMillan was the major leader in the indigenous massacres that occurred in East Gippsland. He and his Highland Scots ‘brigade’ and major landholders and their employees of the time, have been incontrovertibly implicated by researchers in these brutal killings.

In all there were nine known documented massacres (others are more than likely). My relative Colin MacLaren was almost certainly a member of this brigade.

The massacre at Warrigal Creek near Woodside was the worst known and is well documented. There 60 to 180 people were mowed down ruthlessly in a vicious blood bath and without warning in retaliation for the killing of one of the Macalisters. Some even put the deaths at 300, other state up to 1000. The creek was running with blood.

Whole communities across East Gippsland were similarly attacked in their communal gathering places – all the babies, women, children and men. Very few women were left by the end.

The few people who escaped this murderous genocide ran initially to inhospitable swamps and far ranges. Eventually, for their ‘protection’, all were rounded up and forcibly put in reserves and missions, now notorious for their cruelty and repression.

McMillan remarkably took on the role of “protector of aborigines” after he had subdued and removed them from the land. It was then the forced removal of children began. It is well known

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landholders took aboriginal women for their sexual gratification, resulting in illegitimate children.

These half caste children were usually not recognised or supported by their fathers and were taken under great duress from their aboriginal mothers and families later, to become The Stolen Generation.

Areas such as South Gippsland may not have had the same murderous history but indirectly white settlement there effectively annihilated its traditional owners also. The impact of diseases including syphilis, diet and poor living standards took a harsh toll.

It is estimated the population decreased by 95 per cent at the end of the 19th century.

What did the white settlers achieve? What was it all for? I know these early settlers were hoping to make their fame and personal fortunes, yet many like McMillan and MacLaren, died intestate or with little left for their descendants.

We, who now live in beautiful Gippsland as a result of what happened, must never forget what got us to here. It is part of our history too. However, it would seem few of us non-aboriginal “settlers” of today know or own this past, let alone want to do anything about it.

Now there are efforts afoot by reconciliation groups in Gippsland already to remove McMillan’s name from all his named monuments and institutions and replace it with aboriginal names.

We need to sit down and talk with the Gunaikurnai people, hear what they have to say and share ideas about how recognition of them could be achieved.

It will be a great day when all our children know the story of our indigenous history, as well as they know the story of Captain Cook and white settlement in Australia.

Viki Sinclair, Mirboo North.

Unbelievable SURF Parade, Inverloch is now a disaster waiting to happen.

Who on Bass Coast Shire Council has shares in a panel shop?

Who was the not so bright spark who designed those two monstrosities? Who was it in the engineering department, maybe some ‘out of towner’ who has never travelled to the surf beach on a 34°C summer’s day.

Surely another couple of speed humps would allow smooth traffic movement in both directions.

And for engineers to be paid for such ridiculous decisions is amazing.

Murray Holderhead, Inverloch.

Film praise AT AN outback caravan park we sat down with other grey nomads at their outdoor cinema. The movie selected was William Kelly’s War, produced and directed by South Gippsland’s own Geoff Davis.

The night was cold but the movie was gripping and seemed incredible that it was based on a true story.

It was interesting and fun to see scenes depicting Proserpine, Broken Hill and Omeo which were shot at Coal Creek and other South Gippsland locations.

Congratulations to the Davis family on the film and our hope for a future film on The Lady of the Swamp.

Dianne and Steve Finlay, c/o Bourke NSW.

Councillor apologises FOLLOWING the publication of the letter ‘Correction Required’ in The Star (June 30) by Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks, I have reviewed what I wrote in a letter to the editor titled ‘Save Council Money’ which was published on June 2.

In that letter, I wrote the following, “Currently there is underway a study costing over $100,000 to investigate the building of and/ or location of the council offices.

“That is all well and fine but for the fact that the conclusion was decided even before the study was put out to tender.

“This is not just my opinion.

I was informed by an officer only last week that the outcome is to be a single building in Leongatha.”

The project reference group has not and will not determine its recommendation until later this year and so I must clarify my original comment by saying I in no way intended to imply this group had already determined its outcome.

I apologise for any misunderstandings caused by my poorly worded sentence.

Cr Don Hill, Tarwin Valley Ward, South Gippsland Shire Council.

VOXPOP! VOX

What is the key to making a town an attractive place to shop?

“Good presentation of stores is vital, as well as providing good service and quality products.”

Lucinda Gromotka, Lucinda Estate Winery/ Gatha Food Store, Leongatha.

“Good customer service is an absolute must,” Russell Sheperd, South Gippsland Driving Lessons, Leongatha.

“Shop front is very important. It must be attractive. A little bit of creativity goes a long way.”

Victor Ng, Oakleys Law, Leongatha.

“Provide great service, that’s our number one. Our customers are of the utmost importance to us. We want to make sure we keep them happy.”

Peter Watchorn, Nextra Newsagency Leongatha.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - PAGE 13

Building a new home in Leongatha GJ GARDNER Homes Bass Coast celebrates its fifth year this year working in the local community and beyond, building clients’ dreams.

Now the business is coming to Leongatha. Work has commenced on two display homes in the new estate of Mitchells Rise in Parr Street.

Garry Cox and Gill Hardman, franchisees of GJ Gardner Homes Bass Coast, are local builders working within the local community; they employ local people and engage local trades where they can.

“We are looking for local trades to work for us in Leongatha and surrounding districts. If you are interested give us a call on 5952 2150,” Garry said.

“All of our staff are local people: our sales staff, our administration staff and our supervisor all live in the Bass Coast and have for some years.

“It is really important to us to employ local people as they know the local laws and they have strong relationships with the local council which is a great asset within our business.”

GJ Gardner Homes is more than happy to quote clients’ custom design or work with them on one of

the many plans they have.

“Approximately 70 per cent of our builds are custom designs, plans which have been designed by our clients with their specific requirements in mind,” Garry said.

“A lot of people want a unique design that is different to any others. We are more than happy to assist people with this. Alternatively we work with clients on tweaking one of our standard designs also to suit their needs.”

Pop in and see GJ Gardner Homes Bass Coast and browse the wide range of designs. The company’s design centre in Cowes has all products on show. Come and meet the friendly staff and ask as many questions about buildings as you can think of.

GJ Gardner Homes has built a reputation as the new homebuilder clients can trust. GJ Gardner was established in 1983 on the Sunshine Coast, when Greg Gardner realised the need for building quality homes on time and on budget.

Greg grew the company to eight regional offices with 65 office staff and 65 sales staff, building as many as 1000 custom homes a year.

GJ Gardner traded successfully with an established reputation for great value and quality. On this basis, Greg made the decision

to turn GJ Gardner Homes into a building franchise, as a means to give his key people a share of the business.

The first GJ Gardner building franchise commenced operations in May 1995. Today, there are currently more than 100 GJ Gardner building franchises operating throughout Australia, New Zealand and America, supported by eight master franchises.

GJ Gardner has been successfully building different homes for different people for 25 years and has now built more than 20,000 homes worldwide. The product offering is built around the proposition people are individuals and have unique local requirements, and therefore G.J. Gardner Homes are designed to enable consumers to customise them to suit local and personal requirements.

GJ Gardner designs are innovative and localised, and are created to be just as diverse as any given franchise area. In Australia the team of GJ Gardner builders has won more than 100 Housing Industry of Australia, and Master Builders’ Association awards around the country, ranging from best display home to best finished home.

GJ Gardner Homes Bass Coast is open seven days a week and can be contacted on 5952 2150.

Come join us: Garry Cox and Gill Hardman, franchisees of GJ Gardner Homes Bass Coast, are bringing the business to Leongatha and are seeking local trades to work for them.

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A regional partnership with the TAC and the Victorian Government.

Rise in deaths prompts warning AN increase in the number of teenage passengers killed on Victorian roads has prompted calls for the

state’s youths to look out for themselves and their mates when driving.

In the year to June 30,

15 people aged 16 to 17 died on Victorian roads, up from two the previous year. Most of the deaths involved passengers (11), two were pedestrians, one

was a cyclist and one was driving.

Transport Accident Commission chief executive officer Janet Dore said the figures highlighted the need for young people to develop ways to stay safe, whether they are a newlylicensed driver or riding in the passenger seat.

“From the age of 16, young people are becoming more independent and often it’s the time in their lives when they start to find themselves riding as a passenger with a newlylicensed mate,” Ms Dore said.

“It’s crucial they develop strategies to keep

safe, by speaking up or removing themselves from a situation when they see a driver taking risks, whether that is speeding, drink driving, driving tired or allowing themselves to be distracted by passengers or a mobile device.”

Victoria Police figures show drivers are nearly four times more likely to be involved in a serious or fatal crash in their first year of driving.

“We know most young drivers try to do the right thing and often their crashes relate to inexperience, rather than deliberate risktaking like speeding or using a mobile phone,” Ms

Dore said.

“Families of young people are in a great position to help keep them safe and talking about when and how their safety might be put at risk is a good start.”

Strategies for parents include offering to taxi their children and their mates to keep them out of particularly risky situations. More information to help parents can be found at saferpplaters.com.au Ms Dore also encouraged schools to offer the Fit2Drive program, peerfacilitated workshops in which Year 11 students develop strategies to be safe

passengers and are given the skills to understand and avoid risky driving.

“Too many Victorians have mourned the loss of a young life on the roads simply because a wrong decision was made. That’s why it’s so important to have that conversation and empower young people to stay safe,” she said.

The TAC is working with the State Government to deliver its election promises of a practical safe driving program and the Road Safety Education Complex to help young Victorians stay safe on the roads.

Reaching out: the Transport Accident Commission is urging young drivers to behave safely on the roads and curb the number of roads deaths involving teenagers.

Motorcyclists, think safety GIPPSLAND is bucking a trend of falling motorcycle insurance claims across regional Victoria, instead following a rise in claims across metropolitan Melbourne, RACV Insurance figures show.

The insurance statistics indicate in 2014 there were 26 motorbike claims in Gippsland – 18.1 per cent more than the 22 claims recorded for the same period in 2013.

The results are in line with a statewide increase in claims of 18 per cent, underpinned by rising claims in metropolitan Melbourne. However, many regional areas recorded decreases.

The number of RACV motorcycle insurance policy holders grew by nearly six per cent from 2013 to 2014.

TAC figures show that of the 249 people killed on Victoria’s roads in 2014, 30 were riders and pillion passengers of motorcycles.

This represented 12 per cent of the road toll despite motorcycles only

making up 3.4 per cent of all vehicles registered with VicRoads.

RACV general manager insurance Paul Northey said RACV’s data showed motorcycle claims in 2014 were commonly reported as the result of a motorcyclist losing control or being hit by another vehicle.

“VicRoads registration data tells us there are approximately 71,000 more motorbikes registered today than 10 years ago. An increasing number of people using motorcycles, in combination with heavy traffic congestion in inner city areas, is likely to be a significant factor behind increases in collisions,” he said.

“RACV urges road users to be careful at all times when riding or driving and always staying within the speed limit.

“With the colder season already upon us, it is important to consider weather conditions when riding and adjust your speed accordingly.

“RACV encourages road users to be alert at all times and to be especially aware of potential hazards such

as blind corners, crests and intersections.

“It is also important all road users be conscious of others around them, particularly when turning, overtaking and changing lanes. This is especially the case when sharing the road with more vulnerable road users such as motorcyclists, cyclists and pedestrians, where keeping a good lookout and safe distance is critical.”

While RACV data showed a majority of motorcycle claims relate to collisions, theft of motorcycles also increased in 2014. Mr Northey urged owners to make sure they park motorcycles in well lit areas, using designated motorcycle parking areas where possible.

“Research suggests more than half of all motorcycles are stolen from residential locations, so try to park behind locked gates or in a garage when you can,” he said.

“Secure your motorcycle using a steering lock and consider installing an engine immobiliser to ensure the bike cannot be driven away.”

At risk: motorcyclists and their passengers comprise a disproportionately high percentage of road fatalities.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - PAGE 15

Rotary funds Inverloch gem A JEWEL in the crown of Inverloch is about to glisten even brighter.

The Screw Creek Nature Walk is a stunning trail through a reserve that includes Screw Creek and Townsend Bluff, from which hikers can enjoy panoramic views of Anderson Inlet and Bass Strait.

Now the South Gippsland Conservation Society is closer to expanding the trail to include land recently added to the Screw Creek reserve and previously inaccessible to the public.

The society’s dream – many years in the making – has been assisted by a $6055 grant from the Rotary Club of Inverloch towards building a bridge over a tributary of Screw Creek and the planting of 4000 understorey trees in

an area of bushland previously grazed.

The trail will extend past the existing fishing platform and form a loop just south of InverlochVenus Bay Road.

The landowner gave 16ha of land to the Crown in return for permission to subdivide adjoining grazing land for residential living, about two years ago.

The addition will bring the total reserve area to 25ha.

“The bridge will help protect the saltmarsh by helping people traverse around it,” society president Dave Sutton said.

“It’s a great educational asset for teachers, students and adults alike to learn about the environment, plants, animals and saltmarshes, and how it all fits together.

“It’s fairly unique for any community to have that asset so close to the town.”

Society member Eddie

Thexton said the tributary was in an untouched state.

“The tributary has never eroded at all and has retained its original condition which is quite significant,” he said.

Construction will start within a month, and the bridge built and trees planted by the end of this year.

The grant comprises $2000 from Rotary Foundation and $4055 from the club’s savings. Rotarian Gerry Lonergan said the reserve would be enjoyed by locals and visitors.

“It’s a unique environment, it’s close to Inverloch and it will bring people from Melbourne and further afield,” he said.

“It’s a great example of community groups working together.”

Mr Sutton welcomed Rotary’s support, especially in the wake of less government funding being available to community groups.

Officers demand respect

By Brad Lester COUNCIL enforcement officers do not have an easy job but act with public safety in mind.

Two South Gippsland Shire Council building inspectors were assaulted at Turtons Creek in May. A Turtons Creek man will face court in relation to the incidents. He had been served with a notice to demolish a shed.

Building works are inspected by council staff to ensure they meet construction safety standards and there have been cases in the past where poor construction has resulted in structures collapsing and killing people.

In 2010, a man died at Korumburra during demolition of a shed. The work was being undertaken without a permit and therefore without council oversight that would have ensured property safety measures were followed.

Council’s director of development services Bryan Sword said receiving a permit from

council for building works was beneficial in that people mitigated the risk to themselves and to others.

“The legislation reflects the wider communities’ expectations when it comes to public health, safety and amenity,” he said.

Council receives 150 to 200 complaints relating to building and planning matters in a typical year.

“The vast majority of people deal with it in good faith and address the issue. Less than 10 per cent of issues will result in court action,” Mr Sword said.

Council will issue notices, warnings or fines, and in some cases, prosecute.

But confronting offenders is not an easy job for council staff and that is why legislation is in place to protect them.

“It is an offence to abuse someone working in the compliance field, but the reality is that if it’s assault, it’s common assault,” Mr Sword said.

“Our staff have challenging roles because they are trying to engage people who do not want to be engaged.”

Does a medical career appeal?

CHOOSING a career can be a daunting task, particularly when faced with the sheer number of options secondary students today can choose from.

When students are interested in a career, but don’t know someone currently working in that field, then opportunities to access correct, current and relevant information can be limited.

The Gippsland Medical Students’ Network is an exciting new initiative of the Gippsland medical community, and aims to provide information and support to secondary students who wish to pursue a career in medicine.

Among its initiatives is running information evenings throughout Gippsland where students and their parents can talk to local doctors about a medical career.

Doctors, interns and current medical students will present information about their careers and what they do in a typical day’s work. Then over a light supper all attendees will talk informally with attending medical

professionals.

Research has shown medical students from rural areas are most likely to return to rural areas to practice.

The vision of the Gippsland Medical Students Network is ‘growing our own’ and it will do this by encouraging secondary students throughout Gippsland who have the aptitude and passion to follow a career in medicine.

An information night will be held on Wednesday, July 22 from 5.30pm to 7pm at Federation Training, Nerrena Road, Leongatha.

Please RSVP for catering purposes to South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network on either email karena@sgbcllen.org.au or phone 56 62 5500.

The evening is supported by the Gippsland Medical Students Network, Monash University School of Rural Health, Southern GP Training, Wildfire, South Gippsland Bass Coast Learning and Employment Network, and Gippsland Southern Health Service.

Redundancies confirmed SEVEN South Gippsland Shire Council staff have taken redundancy packages as a result of a restructure of the council.

Some staff wished to leave while others applied unsuccessfully for new jobs

created within council.

Three staff were redeployed and 10 new positions are still being filled.

“We had a wonderful response and a lot of high calibre applications,” Mr Tamlin said.

“Whenever we bring new people in, we bring in new ideas and a fresh look.”

The restructure made 13.5 fulltime jobs redundant and created 13 new positions, with some of those appointed at lower pay levels.

Mr Tamlin said the community would be informed of the cost savings and efficiencies gained as a result of the restructure.

Thanks a million: Rotary Club of Inverloch secretary Ian Turnbull (left) and board member Gerry Lonergan (second from left) present a cheque to South Gippsland Conservation Society members, from left, John Cuttriss, president Dave Sutton and Eddie Thexton, to help extend the Screw Creek Nature Walk.

Absent: society member Louise Wilson.

Fair go for giant worms

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland is home to one of the biggest creatures of its kind in the world.

Now South Gippsland Shire Council has acted to ensure this icon – the Giant Gippsland Earthworm – is given a peaceful life.

The worm is endemic to South and West Gippsland, mainly living in an area of 400 square kilometres between Loch, Korumburra and Warragul.

It is one of the largest worms on earth, averaging 80cm but specimens up to 1.8m have been found.

The worm favours watercourses but has been found as far as 40m from streams or drainage channels, and adults spend most of their lives within 1.5m of the surface. Embryos cocoon within 20cm.

Council recently approved an environmental significance overlay to be introduced into the planning scheme to protect areas believed to be worm habitat.

Planning Minister Richard Wynne must now approve the overlay.

The overlay will affect the north-western sector of the shire, from Nyora to Poowong, to Trida, Kardella, Jumbunna and Kongwak.

Cr Kieran Kennedy said protecting the worms had been an issue for some time.

“The Giant Gippsland Earthworm has been the subject of a lot of discussion and trying to map it is not an exact science,” he said.

While the worm is a protected species under state and federal legislation, until the overlay is formally introduced there is no way of identifying worm habitats or likely presence when council considered applications for new buildings and other works.

This has caused costly

Up close: internationally renowned wildlife presenter Sir David Attenborough with a Gippsland Giant Earthworm during filming of a segment about the worm in South Gippsland.

Photo: South Gippsland Landcare Network. delays to developments and accidental harm to worms, but the overlay will now provide reliable mapping, alerting developers to high risk areas early in the planning process.

The overlay focuses on habitats most at risk, mainly outside town boundaries with water soaked soils with moist clay subsoils.

Within the overlay, a permit will be required for road, building and other works on lots over 0.8ha and house alterations and extensions of 100 square metre floor area or greater in non-urban areas.

Baw Baw Shire Council already has a worm overlay.

“Based on the experience at Baw Baw Shire Council, the overlay is unlikely to generate more than a few planning permits each year,” the South Gippsland council report stated.

The overlay will offer advice on what to do if worms are uncovered.

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Australia’s legendary jaw-dropper LIFT the bonnet on a Ford Falcon XR8 and be ready to have your breath taken away.

Impressive: it’s a classy and awesome line-up when you get three polished and buffed XR series Fords looking like a million dollars on the shop floor. Michael Westaway at Westaway Ford in Leongatha is proud to have them under his roof.

If you’re used to checking under the bonnet of your four or six cylinder, this is one hell of a powerful looking motor.

How much would you love to get your foot on the pedal and see what that power feels like?

New vehicle sales consultant at Westerway Ford in Leongatha Gary Deering is a great fan of the XR6 and the XR8, which he describes as icons of the Australian motoring history.

This is the last chance for motorists to own one as this is the final model to ever be assembled.

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This is a car you will never be able to bring yourself to sell.

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An XR series purchase is an investment in the future.

Westaway Ford has the XR6, XR6 turbo and the XR8 in stock and wants

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“We have a new, wide range of LED driving lights and light bars.

We have a great range of lights and can guide our customers to find whatever they require based on budget and needs,” he said.

At this time of year, the staff at Autobarn Leongatha work hard to ensure their customers will be safe in rain, hail and fog.

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sured in LUX which is the truest form of light measurement compared to what it used to be. We can find the exact kind of light you need to be safe this winter,” Mr McNiven said.

With a lot of locals turning to ‘do it yourself’ servicing, Mr McNiven is concerned about the potential for oversights to be made by amateur mechanics that could lead to potential car accidents and malfunctions.

“A lot of people do their own servicing nowadays, but people often forget to check a lot of things. While they’re checking oil and water, things like suspension and globes often don’t get checked,” he said.

The team at Autobarn Leongatha Workshop provide peace of mind with its vehicle service, presenting customers with a comprehensive 25 point safety report after service.

“We thoroughly service vehicles and offer to change wiper blades and globes free of charge.” Mr McNiven said.

“Our staff is experienced and knowledgeable. We seek to give our customers the best advice and service in the business.”

With 12 years in the business, Mr McNiven offers premium expertise in automotive products and services.

His 11 floor staff are driven to provide up to date knowledge about the latest products on the market and endeavour to help customers in finding whatever they need.

Open every day, Autobarn Leongatha is ready to help with truck, car and motorbike parts and accessories, with an ever expanding range of stock to suit everyone in Leongatha and beyond.

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Records tumble as Hyundai rises HYUNDAI sold 11,007 vehicles in Australia in June, an all time record for the brand in Australia, eclipsing last June’s record of 10,008.

The Hyundai badge is ubiquitous on the road for good reason.

If the real estate agent’s mantra is location, location, location then the Hyundai equivalent must surely be value, value, value and the market place provides the proof.

Hyundai has an 8.7 percent market share in Australia and Edney’s Leongatha is playing its part in the car maker’s success story.

The i30 was the best selling car in Australia for the month of June.

The car’s combination of value, quality and offering of iCare, which includes a five year warranty, means 5521 new i30 owners will be happy on Australian roads.

Sales have also cemented the ix35’s position in Australia’s hotly contested SUV market while the Accent enjoyed a record result in the light car class.

Oozing pizzazz, the classy little Veloster sportscar stands out on the road and is running second in the sports car segment.

The story for the range of commercial vehicles is the same and it all adds to a consistently good news story for the brand.

Pop into Edney’s Leongatha to discuss a Hyundai that meets your needs.

Bells and whistles: Ian Marshman of Edney’s Leongatha with one of the popular Hyundai range, the i30. Vehicles all the way up and down the range are selling strongly.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - PAGE 21

National Diabetes Week

July 12-18, 2015

One diet does not fit all DIABETES Australia urges diabetics to discuss individual diets with their healthcare team.

There are 1.7 million Australians with all forms of diabetes and, for each and every one of them, advice needs to be tailored to their individual needs to help them live well and manage their diabetes.

People with diabetes need access to ongoing self-management advice

and support from an experienced, multidisciplinary healthcare team.

This includes healthy eating, healthy activity and healthy weight and also self-monitoring of blood glucose levels, medication management and much more for optimal management of their diabetes.

Diabetes Australia urges diabetics to receive individualised, tailored advice provided by multidisciplinary, healthcare teams.

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To coincide with National Diabetes Week, Diabetes Australia is launching a new awareness campaign with the theme ‘280 a day’, highlighting the message ‘you don’t have to be old, you don’t have to be overweight’ to be at risk.

Diabetes has a significant impact on quality of life and reduces life expectancy. Diabetes is a silent killer. There are large numbers of people with silent, undiagnosed type 2 diabetes which may be damaging their bodies.

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“We offer a ‘Living Longer Living Stronger’ over 50s program specialised in assisting people with diabetes as well as other illnesses and medical conditions,” she said.

With a large number of clients suffering from diabetes, the staff at Voyage Fitness has produced a class focused on managing the illness and preventing onset for those likely to be diagnosed.

“Our ‘Living Longer Living Stronger’ program has two components. The

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Voyage Fitness is open 24 hours a day, giving clients of all ages and abilities the chance to use gym equipment flexibly to fit any schedule.

“We offer a variety of classes. We always strive to offer more and more while keeping up to date with the latest popular fitness programs in the industry from both big cities and overseas,” Mrs Meade said.

There are a range of group classes on offer including powerbar, zumba and pilates classes for alternative forms of workout.

As well as punch, step and HIIT Xpress classes for varying levels of exercise intensity.

Mrs Meade recently added to her repertoire and became qualified to instruct foam roller classes, a new form of exercise which works to improve flexibility and assist in rehabilitating injured muscles.

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Communities share spoils

By Sarah Vella

MORE than $136,000 was provided to 37 organisations by South Gippsland Shire Council in the second round of the 2014-15 community grants.

In a presentation held in the council chamber last Wednesday, 29 organisations and community groups shared

in $107,270 and eight groups shared in $29,445 from small emergency grants.

Grants from $1000 up to $10,000 were provided for facility upgrades, projects, festivals or events, development programs and studies.

Mayor Cr Jeanette Harding said over 11 years, the community grants program has provided $2.7 million for South Gippsland clubs, groups and organisations.

“I look forward to seeing the projects when they come to

Ramp it up: Brett Nagel, left, from the Leongatha Football Netball Club accepted $5000 small emergency grant for improved disability access to the Leongatha Football Club from Cr Jim Fawcett.

fruition. As councillors we are interested in what the community does and says, and we like to see what they do with the grant money,” she said.

The 2015-16 community grants program is now open for applications.

“I would encourage any organisation to consider applying. The forms are not hard to fill in,” Cr Harding said.

The Fish Creek Terrill Park Section 86 committee was given a small emergency grant of $5000 for the pur-

chase of a new mower.

The Leongatha Golf Club received a major project grant for $5000 to extend its cart shed, as it has a waiting list of people wanting access to a shed.

A $10,000 planning development grant was awarded to the Leongatha Netball Club for a feasibility study for a full sized match court and training area.

The Spring is South Gippsland Working Group was awarded $2000 for the

Kiss the cook: Mirboo North’s Italian Australians Seniors Group Inc representative Beverly Mancarella accepted a grant of $1700 for kitchen upgrades from Cr Don Hill last Wednesday.

festival.

A small emergency grant for $3600 was given to the Corner Inlet Boxing Club for the purchase of a new boxing ring.

The Imperials Cricket Club received $3100 to redevelop the club’s training nets.

A project to improve disability access at the Leongatha Football Club was given a small emergency grant of $5000.

The Leongatha Knights Football Club received a small emergency grant of $1000 to purchase a new line marking machine.

A grant for $5000 was given to the Nerrena Recreation Reserve to eliminate vehicle access to the oval.

The Italian Australians Seniors Group received a grant for $5000 for the Mirboo North Italian community hall kitchen refurbishment project.

The Leongatha Girl Guides received a grant for $1275 to repair and upgrade the Girl Guide hall in Leongatha.

The South Gippsland Miners Baseball Club was given a major project grant of $4000 to build a permanent dug out and back net.

Mirboo North’s Walter J Tuck Reserve received a $5000 major project grant for tree removal.

The Foster and District Historical Society received a major project grant of $4500 to install solar panels and an effective humidifier at the museum.

The Foster Showgrounds committee of management was given $7000 for a stadium feasibility study.

A celebration, festival and events grant of $1600 was awarded to Prom Coast Arts for its Double Take project.

Prom Coast Arts also received a $3000 grant to help facilitate its Horse Arts Anzac project.

The Bennison Adult Riding Club received a minor projects and equipment grant of $1500 for the installation of a new wash bay.

The TP Taylor Reserve committee of management was given an $8000 major projects grant to install solar panels on the Sandy Point Community Centre.

The Port Welshpool Working Group was given a grant for $3500 to facilitate the

New nets: Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL Cricket Club representatives Nick Arnup, Deb Vanstone and Jodie Arnup accepted a grant of $10,000 from Cr Andrew McEwen, right last Wednesday night.

Grass cutter: Fish Creek Terrill Park Section 86 committee members Keith Straw, left, and Norm Wilkins, right, accepted a $5000 small emergency grant for the purchase of a mower from Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks last Wednesday night.

Shooting stars: Korumburra Gun Club members Trenton Tobias, Scott Grattan and Daryl Cameron accepted a grant of $3300 from Cr Bob Newton for a new mower last Wednesday evening.

Better living: Foster and District Historical Society members Meg Rogers and Howard Plowright accepted a grant of $4500 from Cr Mohya Davies, centre last Wednesday night.

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The Friends of the Toora Heritage Pear Orchard received a grant of $2250 for the group’s Pear/Pair Party, held in March.

The Toora Swimming Pool committee was given a $2550 small emergency grant for the purchase of a new mower.

A $1000 minor equipment grant was awarded to the Toora Village Artist Collective to purchase a new hanging system for its gallery.

A small emergency grant of $5000 was given to the Port Welshpool Volunteer Coast Guard for its new vessel.

The Indigenous Local AFL Games Organising Group was given $3000 for the Alberton and Gippsland football netball league’s indigenous rounds.

A major project grant of $10,000 was given to the Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL Cricket Club to redevelop its cricket nets.

The Loch Community Development Association received a grant for $1500 to build a storage shed for Loch and Nyora community groups.

A small emergency grant of $3995 was given to the Loch Memorial Reserve for tractor repairs.

Wonthaggi Blue Light was awarded $1000 for a bicycle education program.

The Korumburra Gun Club received a small emergency grant for $3300 to purchase a new mower.

The Loch Public Hall was given $2000 to purchase two reverse cycle air conditioners.

A grant for $2500 was given to the Korumburra Italian Social Club to restore the mural located at Bridge Street.

The Korumburra Amateur Swimming and Lifesaving Club was given a grant of $2195 to purchase a new cover for the indoor pool.

A football start up project run by the Poowong Loch Junior Football Club was given a major project grant of $1500.

The Nyora and District Development Association received a grant for $1450 to secure the long term future of the Nyora and district community newsletter.

A $10,000 major project grant was given to the Nyora Cricket Club for upgrades to practice nets.

The Poowong Recreation Reserve committee received a $2700 grant to construct an outdoor storage area.

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For further information please contact Penni Ellicott on 5662 9378 or visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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Five acres with the lot H

ERE is a hard to find five acre property with great rural views, including the twinkling lights of Leongatha at night.

This acreage has all the bases covered with a solid four bedroom brick veneer home; the master bedroom including a large walk in robe and ensuite.

There are two large living areas; the first a lounge and dining room, the other a kitchen, family room. The kitchen has all the mod cons and more.

These areas are heated by a reverse cycle air conditioner, a solid fuel heater and ducted gas.

From the kitchen and lounge you have

direct access to a massive covered timber deck outdoor area with bistro blinds that allows great vista over your own dam that boasts a near complete rotunda.

This property would have to have the most impressive shed you can imagine; approximately size 29mx5mx5m high, big enough to fit just about anything and has a concrete floor and impressive lighting.

Completing the property is a double carport, storage shed and 3KW solar system.

This property has got the lot and represents great value.

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ERE is an exciting new land release in the thriving township of Leongatha.

Located on a gently undulating parcel of land on the eastern fringe of Leongatha, Mitchell’s Rise is uniquely located near the primary and secondary schools and provides a fantastic opportunity for a whole new way of living with a peaceful lifestyle.

It offers delightful rural views towards the rolling green hills of Nerrena, and is ideal for building your dream home with the convenience of town living and the benefits of a rural aspect and ambience.

With attractive grassed areas, reserve and adjacent to the school precinct, your children will be able to walk to school for their entire schooling years, how easy does that

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These blocks are situated in a prime position for growing families.

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LEONGATHA 111 Brown Street Landmark Harcourts Leongatha Glenys Foster 0477 622 298

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There is much to love about this three bedroom brick veneer home, including ducted heating, modernised light and bright kitchen with timber top benches, and a gorgeous view out to the garden.

The formal lounge and adjoining dining room have plenty of natural light which creates a lovely sense of warmth and space. All three bed-

rooms have built in wardrobes, which are spacious and offer versatility.

There is a well maintained, easy to care for back garden providing privacy which is accessed through a large laundry with heaps of cupboard space, mud room and a concrete ramp provides easy access.

It includes a single garage with remote door and small workshop at the rear.

This great home offers both an affordable investment and a perfect first home. Inspect early.

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HOMEOWNERS planning to break out the tool box and spend their weekends on DIY household improvements often think they are adding value to their home – and sometimes this can be the case.

But poor DIY work can not only make a poor first impression. DIY which is done well, will not add value if the home is overcapitalised – that is, more spent on it than could be recouped in a sale.

The popularity of DIY has increased as a result of our love affair with home improvement programs such as The Block and House Rules.

Business information ana-

lysts, Ibisworld, last year forecast within five years Australians would be spending more than $60 billion a year on home renovation and maintenance industries. Already, spending figures are close to $55 billion a year.

The analysts said the hardware store sector would grow most, with projected growth of 16 per cent. Kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor areas are most commonly upgraded.

A new British survey has found that poor DIY can knock up to 11 per cent off the selling price of a home, with nine out of 10 homebuyers saying they would lower their offer if they spotted botched home improvements.

Translating those figures to

Victoria, that would mean up to $35,000 off the regional Victorian median house price of $324,000 and about $70,000 off the Melbourne median house price of $649,000.

A key lesson is work should be done well if it is to add value to a home.

That means being sure you have the skills and experience for the tasks and, if not, getting professional tradespeople to do the work.

Also, it is not cost-effective and is potentially dangerous to attempt work such as wiring and major plumbing jobs.

Real estate agents regularly see the results of the “how hard can it be?” DIY work.

This ranges from dangerous

decks and fences with poor joinery and, at times, lacking planning permission, to second-rate kitchen and bathroom tiling and even home-done electrical jobs.

Agents also see the result of overcapitalising, so it is important to check with your local real estate agent that planned work will increase the price of your home.

But DIY can be fun and satisfying and can add value to your home – if it is done well.

The right tools for the job and a couple of hours of online – or face-to-face – learning can mean the difference between a second-rate finish and a professional look and enthusiastic buyers.

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HILE many of us love the idea of getting out of town and finding some space, the thought of losing town convenience can sometimes hold us back.

Here’s a unique property, only 300m from the supermarkets, but where you’ll lose yourself in the feeling that you’re miles away from town.

Hidden amongst established trees on a 3/4 plus acre, this substantial family home will impress with the quality of the appointments and the living spaces on offer.

With a total of six bedrooms and two large living spaces split over two levels, even the largest families will feel comfortably at home.

The main level offers five bedrooms, including master with ensuite,

plus kitchen/dining/living.

The kitchen has been fully renewed, with a mix of granite and timber benchtops complementing the country style cabinetry.

The L shaped living space has a combustion heater and a reverse cycle air conditioner to keep things comfortable all year round.

An elevated deck opens out off this area and provides outdoor entertaining and manyy great places to view the gardenss and surrounds.

The lower level of the housee contains the sixth bedroom,, bathroom and laundry, plus ann enormous rumpus/recreationn room.

There’s also a three pluss car garage and an inbuiltt spa, where you can soak k your cares away amongstt the greenery of the gardens..

An approximately 5m x 9m m lock up colourbond garage//

workshed adds extra storage/ work space.

Solar power and HWS will keep electricity bills to a minimum.

The landscaping of this property has created many paths and seating areas to maximise the enjoyment of the beautiful gardens and surrounding trees.

This is truly a unique property offering privacy and space with town convenience.

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Optimal home temperature K

EEPING your home at an optimal temperature can be difficult in the ever changing climate of Australia.

Local Hotondo Homes builders Trent and Caroline Allen believe combining heating and cooling units with passive home technologies will help provide optimal temperature levels in your living areas.

“There is no better time to educate yourself on energy efficient technologies than when you’re building a new home,” Trent said.

“You will have the opportunity to choose products that will not only be positive for the environment but also for your hip pocket.”

Making your home more energy efficient can be as simple as having plenty of windows to provide natural light to more intricate methods like harnessing solar power.

The floor plan you choose for your new home will ultimately determine how much energy you will use.

By positioning the living spaces to take in the northern sunlight, the home will have less need for artificial warmth and cooling systems and you will therefore save on heating and cooling bills.

Skylights disperse light from above, therefore getting rid of rising hot air.

This can be an effective way of maxi-

mising natural light in the home.

Putting in double glazed windows is another great way to ensure heat is kept out in summer and warmth is kept in during winter as a large proportion of a home’s heating and cooling can be lost through its windows.

Quality insulation ensures the thermal comfort of the home. It acts as a barrier against heat entering the home in summer and warmth escaping the home in winter.

Choosing energy efficient appliances in your home is a great way to save on your energy bills, especially with large appliances like your fridge, washing machine, dryer and dishwasher.

Consider turning some appliances off at the wall if you can or position them correctly.

For example, placing your fridge next to a warm appliance like your oven will draw more power because the fridge will be working harder to stay cool.

Harnessing solar power is one of the best ways to reduce Australia’s dependence on fossil fuels.

Fitting a home with solar panels is also a great way to reduce energy bills in the home.

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Salvation soup and sandwiches

By Lucy Johnson THE dedicated team at Leongatha Salvation Army held its third fortnightly Soup and Sandwich Lunch last Wednesday.

The lunch provides food for those who may be isolated from the community or experiencing financial hardship.

Lyn Cochrane and Dorothy Holt of Salvation Army Leongatha cater and organise the events.

Mrs Holt came up with the idea when she contacted various people in the community and discovered a recurring sense of loneliness amongst those in the aged community.

“The lunch provides an opportunity for older people to socialise and connect.”

Mrs Cochrane said.

The lunch includes a bowl of homemade soup, fresh sandwiches and slices.

An optional gold coin donation is appreciated to cover food costs with profit going towards the Salvation Army. Any left-

over food is handed out in food parcels to those who are struggling financially, another Salvation Army initiative.

“Clients of our social program are referred to us and we hand out food parcels.

We package food and deliver it to those in need around the town. We also cover medical costs and welcome them to use our open pantry,” Mrs Cochrane said.

Kat Hobbs, another member of the Salvation Army Leongatha staff, offers a women’s self help program to assist women one on one with life skills. The program also offers women’s meet and greet events coinciding with the Tuesday Cafe initiative. Women are given the opportunity to socialise and discuss common issues.

While the Soup and Sandwich Lunch is set to run through until the end of August, Mrs Cochrane doesn’t see the program coming to an end.

“While nobody wants hot soup in summer, we’re going to gauge the community response and plan ahead from there,” she said.

Milpara Community House news TERM three commenced this week; isn’t the year going quickly.

We have an exciting term planned.

Next week we have the Business Marketing Seminar, free legal advice and the commencement of the Painting and Drawing class.

On Tuesday, July 28 Computers Beyond Basics is scheduled to start. That day we also have Consumer Affairs visiting with two very interesting information sessions. In the

morning they have a prepaid funerals information session. Providing information on the differences between the heavily promoted funeral insurances secure funeral bonds and prepaid funerals that are protected under Australian Consumer Law. The afternoon session is on downsizing the family home. Where should I live? What are my options? Lots of questions will be covered in this information session.

Introduction to Bridge will be held on Thursday, July 30. The following week we hope to start a

Bridge Beginner class running over six sessions.

Gone are the days when a mobile only made phone calls. Now you can do so much, come along to our class run over two Saturdays, August 1 and 8 and learn how to get the most out of your Smart Phone or Android Tablet.

If you haven’t received a term three program and would like a copy let us know. It has a slightly different look this term and we’d love your feedback.

For further information or bookings please call us on 5655 2524.

Mayor’s message

Feeding those in need: from left, Dorothy Holt and Lyn Cochrane helped cater and organise the Salvation Army Soup and Sandwich Lunch in Leongatha.

A Star is born

OSCAR Jack Dawson was born at Bass Coast Regional Health on June 16, to Daniel and Diane Dawson of South Dudley. Oscar is a brother to Ruby and Seth Dawson.

LARA Rae Park was born on July 1 at Leongatha Hospital to Daen Park and Brittany Pearce of Wonthaggi.

Cr Jeanette Harding

I WAS very pleased to welcome all the successful community applicants of this year’s community grants programs – round two.

This is a very popular evening for both the community and council as it acknowledges the importance of volunteer groups within our community and the support council provides them.

In the past 11 years council has allocated more than $2.7 million to the program with $300,000 allocated in the 2014-2015 financial year.

With grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, this program continues to be the most direct way council supports the community to realise and pursue its own projects and events.

For this second round, council has approved approximately $107,000 to 29 organisations as well as $32,000 for nine small emergency grants. Projects range from festivals to facilities upgrades and the creation of development plans.

I would like to congratulate each of them in their success under the community grants program this year and also thank them for their wonderful contribution to South Gippsland.

As one program closes, another one opens with applications to the 2015-2016 Community Grants Program now being accepted. I encourage any organisations considering applying to take the opportunity to discuss their application with council staff by calling 5662 9200.

The evening is another example of our focus on community engagement and advocacy as the community groups have an opportunity to liaise with council on many

issues that are of importance to them.

One of which is council’s continued support for the Port Welshpool Long Jetty redevelopment and our application for federal funding in the National Stronger Regions Fund at the end of this month. A collaborative approach with various stakeholders including state government, Gippsland Ports and the community, has been necessary for this project to have any chance of success. It has been a long and drawn out process, but we haven’t given up hope.

Another example of community partnerships and advocacy is the Karmai Community Children’s Centre project.

Because of the hard work and lobbying by the community and council, all the funding is now complete, which means the project is open for tender this week and is expected to commence this November. This is very exciting for Korumburra and I look forward to seeing it progress quickly.

I was disappointed I missed the opening of Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s production of Gypsy last week and look forward to going to it soon.

From what I hear, it is another fantastic show that everyone involved in is very proud of, so I can’t wait to see it.

Our community is very fortunate to experience the incredible talents of local artists and such high quality productions. Well done to everyone involved and wish you well for the remaining shows.

Finally, a quick shout out to Hawthorn star Jarryd Roughead, who we all know is a proud South Gippslander making his mark in another industry that many of us are passionate about - AFL. I wish you a speedy recovery and hope to see you back on the field soon.

CAMILLA Helena Marie Nauta was born at Bass Coast Health on July 1 to parents Anthea and Matt Nauta of Wonthaggi.

MATILDA Anne McRae was born on July 3 at Leongatha Hospital to Paul and Laura of Leongatha.

Matilda is a sister for Ruby, 4, and Kevin, 20 months.

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Lions chip in for kids

By Brad Lester IT’S a 200km trip from Inverloch to Licola in Victoria’s High Country, but Klaus Edel does not mind the drive.

He regularly makes the two hour journey to give disadvantaged young people from across the state an opportunity to experience adventure.

The president of the Inverloch and District Lions Club is passionate about upgrading a house at the Lions Licola Wilderness Village that provides outdoor camps for youngsters on the banks of the Macalister River.

He and other Inverloch Lions are responsible for maintaining house number 10 – named Wombat - in the village owned by the Lions clubs of Victoria and southern New South Wales. Licola is the only privately owned town in Victoria.

Inverloch Lions have rebuilt a bathroom in the house by upgrading the

flooring and showers, replaced the front verandah and built a path. Next they will fit new curtains.

Beyond the house, the Lions have improved the surrounds of a pool, maintained a flying fox and built a table for children with disabilities. The next project will see the roof replaced in the mess hall, capable of seating 200. It could be a $200,000 job.

“They have got hiking, they have got climbing, they have got canoeing. It’s all for disadvantaged children. We sponsor one week stays,” Mr Edel said.

“There is no television, no mobile phone reception and only one general store across the road from the village.

Too many children these days are not active and even after one week, the most inactive children are active.”

Campers have access to sport and games, a modern indoor stadium and nature.

“The big thing is they get fellowship because they all have to help each other,”

Mr Edel said.

Inverloch Lions recently sponsored four children from the Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School to attend and do so every year. The volunteers even drive the children to Warragul where they catch a bus with other campers.

“In the last year 10 years, there have been up to 40 children from Inverloch go up there,” Mr Edel said.

“You just get total satisfaction from helping, especially when you see the children’s gratitude and the use they get out of it.”

Back at Inverloch, the Lions club continues to run the popular monthly community farmers’ markets. Students from Bass Coast Specialist School have hand painted jute bags to sell at the market as a fundraiser towards new equipment.

All profits from the market are dispersed by Lions throughout the Inverloch community. In the 2013-14 financial year, that amounted to $27,000.

Job done: Inverloch and District Lions Club members Adrian Marriner (left) and Greg Dyke proudly display the path they built to the club’s house at Lions Licola Wilderness Village.

• OBITUARY

Hard times inspired achievement BOB Stone was born on May 26, 1925 to Ron and Gertrude Stone, store keeper and real estate agent in Somers, Victoria.

In the 1929 depression, the Stone family was dependent on others paying their bills and like most in regional Victoria were hit hard. The Stone children were often seen running

around and going to school with bare feet.

This period of time had a big affect on the young Bob Stone and much later he always made sure his children did not have to endure the same hard ship.

Bob was a natural athlete and a strong swimmer. It was because of his known physical ability that when a six year old boy fell into a well,

the boy’s sibling ran up the road some 200 metres to fetch Bob, who jumped into the well to try and save the boy. Bob was 16 and in June the water was very cold.

As the efforts were becoming futile and Bob was struggling to breath, he was about to give up on his rescue attempts when he felt the child’s hair brush his arm. He pulled himself

The thirtieth in a series of columns marking 50 years of Leongatha Lyric Theatre in 2015

1996: 42nd Street and Room to Move THE main agenda item at the first Lyric Theatre committee meeting in 1996 was the upcoming musical 42nd Street.

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Director's fees were settled with Neil Goodwin and the show needed at least 10 young men to join the cast for the show to go on.

An information night was held at the end of January and when a video of the production was shown, over 80 potential cast members turned up to meet Mr Goodwin.

Auditions were held in Foster, Inverloch, Wonthaggi, Korumburra, Mirboo North and Leongatha, and a cast of 40 was selected.

In February, discussion about choreography for 42nd Street resulted in the decision to offer Lyric equipment to the value of $500 to Lisa Pellin for her forthcoming ballet concert in lieu of cash for her choreography services.

Lisa Pellin also played the lead role of Peggy Sawyer. Mr Goodwin was to play the role of Billy Lawler.

Richard Pegler and Neil Warren worked on set construction, which would include tiered seating and a thrust stage.

In March, it was determined audiences for 42nd Street would be capped at 384 per night and the budget would be

and the child out of the well on a rope helped by his brother Frank. Luckily the child survived and Bob received a bravery award from the Royal Humane Society.

In his 16th year Bob travelled to the city to play football for Melbourne.

Even to this day it is said he is amongst the youngest to play in the senior side.

He played football for Hastings alongside John Coleman, and won the best and fairest for Hastings and the league five times (over the great John Coleman).

He also played for St Kilda.

Because of the distance and cost of travelling from Somers to Melbourne, Bob decided to play amateur football instead.

He ran for Victoria as an amateur. At later stages in his life he played three seasons for Mirboo North and was playing coach with Stony Creek for three years. Both teams were in the grand final for the six years.

Bob and his wife Jean established the Dumbalk East tennis club. Many years later he built a tennis court at Bahla Bluff, his property at Inverloch.

Many a family tournament was played there with so

• Bob Stone much fun for all.

Bob joined the navy in 1942 at the age of 17 and he was to serve on the mine sweeper Castlemaine from 1943- 1945, working in northern Australia, New Guinea and the Pacific Ocean. The Castlemaine was one of the first ships to enter Hong Kong harbour when the allied forces took it from the Japanese.

After the war, Bob became a builder and married his sweetheart Jean Bourne, whom he had known for several years.

They had four children: Lewis, John, Kaye and Martin.

They worked for Bob’s Uncle Frank Berryman at Mirboo North in 1954.

Then in 1958 they brought a grazing farm, Koombahla, from the Carmichael family near Dumbalk. Arriving at the thistle infested 200 acre

performances.

Room to Move was cast by mid July with rehearsals on Tuesdays andThursdays.

A few of the cast members were making their debut on the stage and the play dealt with contemporary social problems.

The season went well and the show was described as a “quality production”.

At the end of the year, it was announced The Pyjama Game would be the major musical in 1997, directed by Joe Fairhurst.

Colin Mitchell was keen to design the set and auditions were planned for late January.

Although a musical director and choreographer had not yet been engaged, the committee was negotiating several possibilities and was confident of success.

He was very saddened by the loss of his wife Jean in December last year.

Bob was lucky enough to celebrate his 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends at the RACV Inverloch on May 26.

Bob died peacefully on Wednesday, June 24 after suffering a stroke on the previous Sunday night.

He was a great but very humble man and will be sadly missed.

His grandson Sam Stone said, “What a wonderful life he lived. A time of change, many challenges and also much delight.

He was undoubtedly as terrific a father as he was a grandfather.

“He made many sacrifices over his time and worked hard for his family. The qualities of this great man are many but some of the stand outs from my point of view were his strength, wisdom, honour, humility, his can do attitude, his warmth, his gift of telling so many great stories and above all his ability to inspire the people who held him most close.

“A great man who lived well and shall live on through our collective memories.”

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Strong cast: many people were keen to audition for the 1996 musical 42nd Street.

between $28,700 and $30,000.

The cast of 42nd Street rehearsed every Sunday, using the Lyric playhouse and studio.

Musical director Sue Arney and rehearsal pianist Carmel Slater were involved with the rehearsals.

A week before opening, ticket sales had totalled $7300 and booked tickets that had not been paid for had totalled $6300.

The musical ran for 11 performances in May and June, and produced one of the best opening scenes ever witnessed by a Lyric Theatre audience.

Lyric's committee decided Michelle Dal Masetto would direct Room to Move in October.

The play was to open on October 4 for seven

farm with one cow, a truck and a heap of debt and after working hard on the farm, he became a successful sheep and cattle grazier, increasing the farm to 700 acres over time.

Martin, the youngest son, and his family bought the farm in 1986 and have continued on with excellent management, keeping the property weed free and financially rewarding.

Bob and Jean purchased a bare vacant two acre block at 29 Henderson’s Court, Inverloch 35 years ago and built a family home which would become known as Bahla Bluff - the house on the bluff.

It became the most popular play ground for their 15 grandchildren and later seven great grandchildren. It was recently sold for the family by their son Lewis, who has a real estate business in Inverloch.

Bob and Jean Stone made many sacrifices on behalf of their four children.

They sent them to boarding school which was a great start in life for them.

Bob spent his last two years at Seahaven aged care home at Inverloch, where he was well cared for and loved by the staff.

Cr Kimberley Brown

Council achievements recognised AFTER nominating a variety of projects for the 2015 Tidy Town Sustainable Communities Awards, I was very happy to hear council has been named a finalist in five categories.

The projects recognised are the All Terrain Wheelchairs, Sustainability Festival, Stop Tagging Start Street Art and Keep Phillip Island Beautiful: 2014-15 Summer Recycling and Littering Project.

I’d like to mention, in particular, the Stop Tagging Start Street Art project for being named finalists in two categories.

This project was a joint effort by council, Wonthaggi Police, Wonthaggi Business Association, Wonthaggi Secondary College Satellite VCAL Program and local artists,

and I congratulate everyone involved for receiving the recognition this great initiative deserves.

The street art project has certainly brightened up some of the alley ways in Wonthaggi and I’m looking forward to seeing what other street art surprises pop up on our blank walls in the future.

Everyone involved in these projects is deserving of this state-wide recognition, and fingers crossed we bring home some awards from the finals to be held on October 17.

Around Bass Coast School holidays have come to an end! I hope everyone had a lovely break (for those of you lucky enough to be on holidays!). It’s important to remember school zones are being enforced again, so remember to slow down and observe 40km/h speed limits around school zones,

pay attention when approaching school crossings and take extra caution in wet weather, allowing plenty of time to stop at crossings.

Mayor’s diary I will be speaking at the Gippsland Community Leadership Program dinner, which gives community members throughout Gippsland the opportunity to develop their leadership skills throughout a year long program.

Gippsland Local Government Network will be meeting again on Friday, July 17, this time not too far away in our neighbouring shire, South Gippsland.

The ordinary council meeting is also coming up again on July 15 and as always, everyone is welcome to attend from 5pm onwards in the council chamber, Civic Centre Wonthaggi.

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Bron has been recognised for her work in the past with several significant awards, including most recently the Gippsland Education Service Award from the Australian College of Educators in Gippsland, for her work with students through the arts generally.

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wonderful choreography for Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s current production of Gypsy.

Another high achieving graduate from the Victorian College of the Arts and current humanities teacher at Mary MacKillop, Matt Logan, adds his skills to this stellar production team as stage manager.

Design coordinator is teacher of art and fashion at the college and wellknown local businesswoman, Meg Steenholdt, and multi-instrumentalist and member of many bands and dramatic productions, Matt Van der Velden is musical coordinator.

Back in April, some 120 students auditioned for the 35 roles in the cast and rehearsals have been progressing at an increasing rate throughout the last school term.

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Both on and off stage participants in this production are very enthusiastic, excited and committed to

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Farming Insight Market report: Chloe Stock from Dumbalk and John Giliam from Dumbalk were at VLE Leongatha store sale last Thursday to scope out the market. Mr Giliam has cattle to sell in about a month and wanted to see how the market was looking. He said cattle seem to be coming out of winter well.

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High hopes: Terry Johnston from SEJ and Carolyn Fryer from Fish Creek were at the store sale held at VLE Leongatha last Thursday. Ms Fryer was hoping to buy steers at the sale.

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Right Sell up: Martin and Jenny Chatfield from Toora were selling hereford steers at VLE Leongatha store sale last Thursday with newly formed stock agent business, Phelan Henderson and Co.

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• Sires - Goldwyn, Talent, Goldsun, Colt 45, Dolman, Destry, Impression, Chelios, Shottle, Dempsey, Damion, Bradnick, Windbrook.

• 4 Bulls. 1 x 2 yo, 3 x 18 mths

34 REG. JERSEYS • Prod to 7888 litres 273 kgs protein 343 kgs fat • Class to EX, many VG • Famous families - Fernleaf, Lovely, Sandra (sister to Raceway sells), Estelle & Wallacedale Lynette.

• Sires - TBone, Country, Merchant, Region, Spiritual, Legacy, Ontime, Action, Senior, Blackstone, Outinfront, Elton.

• 4 Bulls x 18 mths. Dams to 7155 ltres 272 kgs protein 363 kgs fat 35 Grade Cows & Heifers. Jersey, Holstein & X Bred, prod. to 9620 litres 347 kgs protein 408 kgs fat a/c A & S Mackie 6 2nd lact reg Holstein Cows all freshly calved.

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Store sale market Thursday, July 9

Total yarding: 1353 Steers: K.F. Benson, Doomburrim, 2 x $1600; Blackwood Grazing, Trafalgar, 18 x $1500; S. Markham, Glengarry North, 13 x $1405; Island Bay Ranch, Newhaven, 9 x $1390; R.T. & M.J. Newton, Kongwak, 1 x $1310; R. Wight & Sons, Woodside, 13 x $1290; R.M. Agostino, Nambrok, 14 x $1250.

Heifers: G.S. & J. Tuckett, Woodside, 18 x $1160; R. Wight & Sons, Woodside, 10 x $1130; G.W. & G.J. Bland, Yarram, 12 x $1080; G. Thomas, Gormandale, 3 x $1000; R.T. & M.J. Newton, Kongwak, 4 x $900; J. & C. Triantafyllou, Woodside, 14 x $860; B.D. & P.M. Moore, Mirboo, 2 x $820.

Cows: W.C. & T.L. Warren, Denison, 11 x $1220; K.J. & K.P. Brislin, Leongatha, 1 x $1060; N.J. & L.C. Murphy, Leongatha North, 1 x $1020.

Cows and calves: C. Gregory, Crossover, 8 x $1500; G.S. & J. Tuckett, Woodside, 1 x $1490; Carnacoo Past Co, Stony Creek, 9 x $1480; C. & C. Mackin, 1 x $1480; W.C. & T.L. Warren, Denison, 6 x $1280; R. Larmour, Allambee Reserve, 1 x $1240.

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Steers, bullocks shine in winter THERE were approximately 1900 export and 500 young cattle penned representing an increase of 260 head week on week.

There was a full field of buyers present and competing in a mostly dearer market.

Quality was similar to last sale with winter affected cattle well supplied and a good supply of prime conditioned steers and bullocks for the time of year.

The vealers sold 10c dearer while the predominately heifer yearling draft sold from firm to 5c/ kg easier.

The 600 grown steers and bullocks sold from firm to 7c/kg dearer.

Heavy weight grown heifers eased 14c/kg with quality an issue.

Heavy weight Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers gained 3c to 5c/kg.

The 850 cows sold mostly from firm to 6c dearer and up to 10c in places while the heavy weight bulls improved 5c/kg.

The vealers sold mostly from 260c to 334c/kg.

Yearling heifers suited to the trade made between 260c and 310c/kg.

Grown steers sold between 295c and 333c/kg.

Bullocks made from 301c to 327c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 232c to 260c with the crossbred portion from 249c to 301c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows made between 166c and 225c/ kg. Heavy weight cows

sold mostly between 205c and 254c/kg.

Heavy weight bulls made from 237c to 276c/kg.

The next sale draw - July 15: 1. Elders, 2.

Alex Scott & Staff, 3.

SEJ, 4. Rodwells, 5.

Phelan Henderson & Co, 6. Landmark.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, July 8

BULLOCKS 19 Barana Plains Past, Waratah 580.20kg 332.6 $1929.82 23 M. Lazzaro, Cobains 573.90kg 326.6 $1874.40 7 M. Baryczka, Airly 600.70kg 325.6 $1955.93 14 R.J. & C.M. McGill, Kongwak 650.70kg 324.6 $2112.22 14 E.J. Charlton, Lower Plenty 606.80kg 324.2 $1967.20 8 Kirben Nom, Fish Creek 611.30kg 321.6 $1965.78 STEERS 2 Nimmitybel Co, Jeetho 327.50kg 333.6 $1092.54 3 A.M. & L.D. Callister, Koorooman 386.70kg 326.6 $1262.85 1 J. Dean, Rosedale 390.00kg 322.6 $1258.14 9 G. Campbell, Mirboo North 547.80kg 318.2 $1743.03 10 J. Boulton, Sale 536.90kg 317.2 $1703.19 3 W.T. Bodman & Co, Yarram 525.00kg 312.0 $1638.00 COWS 1 G.H. & A.J. Burston, Hinnomunjie 650.00kg 246.6 $1602.90 2 N. & G. Stollery, Yarram 637.50kg 246.6 $1572.08 1 M.E. & K. Triantafyllou, Woodside 620.00kg 246.6 $1528.92 2 R. Wight & Sons, Woodside 695.00kg 246.6 $1713.87 1 J.D. & K.A. Campbell, Wonga Wonga 665.00kg 245.0 $1629.25 1 A. Denbrok, Foster North 555.00kg 245.0 $1359.75 HEIFERS 3 J.D. & K.A. Campbell, Wonga Wonga 353.30kg 322.6 $1175.19 1 G.W. & T.A. Shilliday, Fish Creek 335.00kg 311.6 $1043.86 1 T. Mowatt, Stradbroke 350.00kg 309.6 $1083.60 2 G. Campbell, Mirboo North 437.50kg 300.0 $1312.50 13 P.F. & P.A. O’Loughlin, Nerrena 418.50kg 298.0 $1247.02 1 D., N., I. & A. Couper, Mardan 370.00kg 295.6 $1093.72 BULLS 1 P. Miller, Kooweerup 950.00kg 275.6 $2618.20 1 R. Bruce, Koorooman 845.00kg 267.6 $2261.22 1 C. Ross, Poowong 820.00kg 265.6 $2177.92 1 R.F. & V.M. Dowel, Leongatha South 895.00kg 265.6 $2377.12 1 W.J. Rees, Kongwak 825.00kg 265.0 $2186.25 1 A.T. & T.J. Derham, Maryvale 840.00kg 264.6 $2222.64

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Farming Insight Successful start for Phelan Henderson NEWLY formed stock and station business Phelan Henderson Co Pty Ltd held its first sales at VLE Leongatha last Wednesday and Thursday.

Business partner Simon Henderson said it had been a successful first week.

“We yarded 148 head on Wednesday and 90 on Thursday. Prices are at record levels which has the confidence of vendors and agents sky high,” he said.

“The reasonably dry, mild winter has the cattle presenting in strong condition, better than they may have if it was a wet winter.”

First week: from left, the Phelan Henderson Co team of Simon Henderson, David Phelan, Philip Ruby and Sarah Phelan were at the store sale at VLE Leongatha last Thursday, with 90 head of cattle to sell.

Quad bike safety plea FOSTER resident Tony Byers was working as a dairy farm hand in Fish Creek in December 2010 when he was injured in a quad bike accident.

Well alert: Tony Byers of Foster knows the dangers of using a quad bike, having been involved in a serious accident.

He moved cattle using a quad bike that had a 100 litre spray tank fixed to the back, with about 70 litres of spray.

“As I was going up the hill, the back wheel hit a rut or a hole, and upset the balance of the bike. I remember lying on my back and the bike coming over the top of me,” he said.

“I put my left arm up to protect myself as the bike was coming over the top of me. I fended the bike off and it rolled down the bottom of the hill.”

The accident left Mr Byers with severe injuries, including a dislocation of his left shoulder and collarbone. His injuries have required a range of treatment including a ligament graft and physiotherapy.

“My shoulder will never, ever be right. My doctors keep telling me to manage it. I can’t

do any above head work,” he said.

Mr Byers has ridden motorbikes and quad bikes for many years, but since the accident, has sold his quad bike.

He thinks the accident could have been avoided if he was using a quad bike without the spray tank attachment.

He also thinks his injuries could have been avoided if there was a roll bar attached to the quad bike.

“They’re a great tool, you can’t live without them as a farmer, but obviously they can be dangerous,” Mr Byers said.

He believes manufacturers need to be careful about how they market the bikes to avoid giving the impression they can do anything on any terrain.

He also thinks there should be a safety campaign and better training available to ensure riders know how to use quad bikes safely.

Law firm Maurice Blackburn sees clients every year who are injured in quad bike accidents.

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers’ Claire Barrance said acci-

dents involve people who have been injured at work, as well as those who ride recreationally.

“Quad bikes are a common and popular feature on farms, but they do have a tendency to rollover, resulting in deaths and serious injuries,” she said.

“Quad bike accidents affect people of all ages, with a higher proportion of men injured.

“Of particular concern is that children are at an increased risk of serious injury and death.

Last year, three boys aged under 12 were killed in quad bike accidents.

“Any quad bike death is a tragedy, and more needs to be done to alert people to the need for further safety measures to reduce fatalities and improve safety.”

Ms Barrance said everyone who uses quad bikes should take extra care and wear personal protective equipment including helmets.

“Passengers should not be allowed on quad bikes and children should not be allowed to operate adult quad bikes,” she said.

“Riders are advised not to

carry or tow loads, as loading of the quad bike has been associated with rollover deaths.

“It’s also important to conduct regular maintenance work on your quad bike, and ensure any repairs are undertaken by qualified repairers.”

According to the Australian Centre for Agricultural Health and Safety, since 2001 more than 190 Australians have died in quad related incidents Quads are now the leading cause of non-intentional injury and death on Australian farms, outranking tractors.

Deaths are evenly distributed between rollovers, where asphyxiation/ crush injury are common and non-rollovers, where the victim is flung onto a hard surface as a result of a quad bike crash.

Almost nine out of every 10 rollover deaths occur on a farm.

Ms Barrance said depending on the circumstances of each incident, people injured in a quad bike accident may be eligible for support through the TAC or WorkCover schemes.

Sustainable living celebrated

By Tayla Kershaw FOSTER Community House opened its doors for a sustainable living open day recently.

Visitors listened to environmental stability representatives including Gippsland 20/20, the anti coal seam gas community energy group, Parks Victoria, South

Gippsland Shire Council’s environment officer Skye Radcliffe –Scott and Juneen Schulz of the Foster and Fish Creek community gardens.

Ms Schulz led a workshop about how to make a wicking bed for the garden.

“Wicking beds use up to 90 per cent less water as the soil inside stays moist, reducing evaporation,” she said.

“It gives your plants cooler conditions in summer and raised gardens warm up

quickly in the winter.”

Wicking beds can be built from old containers, such as the older freezer used at the open day. The older freezer was already waterproof and an outlet was created to drain the garden every now and then.

To make a wicking bed, simply fill an old container with gravel, a shade cloth and compost, and put your plants straight in.

Wicking bed instructions

and details can be found in Ms Schulz’s book A Year In Our Garden.

The book is a collaboration of articles put together

by Ms Schulz.

Each copy is worth $15 and the money raised from

book purchases will go towards the Foster and Fish Creek community gardens.

Inside the community house, Skye Radcliffe-Scott ran a discussion about the love food, hate waste campaign, which endorses clean

eating and the reduction of waste in local landfills.

This approach reduces greenhouse waste, shows respect for local produce farm-

ers and saves money.

Other stalls on the day included native plants, children’s activities, recycled goods and a produce swap.

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Garden growth: Juneen Schulz of the Foster and Fish Creek community gardens displays a wicking bed made at the Foster community garden several years ago. A new wicking bed was made during her workshop at the sustainable living open day recently.

Beautiful plants: Silvia Cardona from Foster’s Deep Creek Nursery had a stall at Foster’s sustainable living open day, where she gave demonstration on propagating seedlings and solid native plants.

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for sale

CHAINSAWS

HAY New season small squares, shedded, can deliver (cond. apply), $8 each. Also 100 x 5’x4’ round bales. Mardan. Ph: 5664-1320.

HAY - small squares, this season, good for horses, Korumburra, $7. Ph: 56552107.

We stock the largest range of chainsaws in South Gippsland, including - Stihl, McCulloch and Husqvarna

HAY $7 per bale, this season, green colour, fresh smell, for cattle and horses.

Hallston. 5668-5281.

from $199

Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is one of the largest community health providers in Victoria.

We provide professional and career development, salary packaging, an employee assistance program, work life balance and much more.

Professional repairs and services to all makes of chainsaws.

We also have a large range of secondhand chainsaws available.

HAY Small squares, current season, good quality, Ruby, $6. Phone Carrick Barter 0427-795330.

We are currently offering the following career opportunity:

Dentist – Private/Public (19078)

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

35726

Various LCHS Dental sites, Fixed Term This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Dentist who is committed to best practice and achieving positive patient outcomes, to join our team under a Public or Private Agreement.

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

With the opportunity to work across Various LCHS dental clinics, the suitable applicant requires excellent interpersonal skills coupled with a focus on teamwork and effective time management. A demonstrated ongoing commitment to professional development of self and others is also essential.

As part of dental services, you will enjoy a positive environment which promotes participation, fosters teamwork and encourages personal growth.

As a Registered Dentist with LCHS you have the opportunity to live and work within close proximity to the sheer variety of beaches, rainforests, in-land lake systems and snowfields all within comfortable driving distance. Those choosing to commute, we are located within an hour of Melbourne, with excellent public transport via V-line.

Working under a Private Agreement, you will receive 40% of gross billings, minus lab fees. There is also opportunity for full time / part time / job share arrangements.

If you are looking to step into a challenging new role, this is an opportunity to become part of an innovative and dynamic team.

For further information please contact Stuart Marshall, Clinical Lead - Dental Services on (03) 5127 9190.

Applications will be accepted until 11pm, Friday 17 July 2015.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply • For further information and copies of each position description visit our careers page www.lchs.com.au/careers • Applicants must address the Selection Criteria and lodge their application online.

• No late or hard copy applications will be accepted.

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• Are you looking for a new challenge?

• Interested in a leadership position?

The Foster and Toora Medical Centre, located in beautiful South Gippsland, has a fantastic opportunity for an accomplished and experienced practice manager to join their friendly team on a full-time basis.

We are looking for an innovative, pro-active leader with strong interpersonal skills, who is able to drive and manage our medical practice on a day to day basis. You must be a strategic thinker, results focused, financially astute, IT literate, have strong strategic and operational experience, excellent people management and organisational skills.

It is not essential that you have medical practice experience, although this would clearly be advantageous.

It is essential that you can demonstrate an ability and willingness to learn and integrate quickly into the role.

You will be supported by a strong and experienced operations team.

Broad Duties & Responsibilities: • Strategic planning (development and ongoing management) • Day to day operational management • Setting and maintaining budgets • Overseeing the financial management requirements of the business • HR and team leadership • Ensuring best practice is achieved in all operational activities • Procurement, Contracts and Service Agreements • Quality management Desired Skills & Experience: • Tertiary qualifications in Business, Human Services or a related field • Strong financial, analytical and business planning capabilities • Demonstrated ability to set a vision and develop quantitative and qualitative strategies, to gain commitment and delivery • Demonstrated ability to manage varying and/or conflicting stakeholder demands • Proven leadership, communication and people management skills • Proven ability to operate effectively in a highly regulated environment In return you will be offered a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a fantastic environment and really make the role your own.

To apply for this position, please email your cover letter and resumé to inspirepeopleconsulting@gmail.com.

For a copy of the position description or more details please call Elisa Nudelman on 0401 574 060.

Applications close on: Thursday, 23rd July 2015.

Apply now to become part of our great team!

BULK WOOD CHIPS FOR SALE CALL 0428 354 319 OR 0428 392 911 FIREWOOD messmate / stringy. Cut, split and dry.

Min. 2 metres, bulk loads available, $100 per metre.

Ph: 0437-176187.

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each.

Free delivery for pack lots.

Phone Joe 0417-530662.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.

WESTINGHOUSE chest freezer, 500L, $850. 56682124.

livestock POULTRY / CAGE BIRD AUCTION Traralgon Showgrounds Poultry Pavilion, Sunday, July 19, 10.30am.

Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs. Open for sellers from 8am. Ph: 5197 7270, 0400 934 202.

BULLS for hire or for sale.

Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale.

Phone 0447-331762.

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garage sales

GARAGE SALE 3 MILLER STREET DUMBALK

SATURDAY, JULY 18 7am till noon (NO EARLY BIRDS) Owners are moving, everything must go Lots of furniture, household goods, garden equipment, fishing gear

GARAGE SALE

used vehicles

FREE CAR REMOVAL BUYERS OF SCRAP METAL All machinery Bins provided

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593

Affordable cars at drive away prices

The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

$27.50 GARAGE SALE KIT KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $33.00) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

Total package valued at $41 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement

meetings LEONGATHA TENNIS CLUB

AGM

MONDAY AUGUST 10 7.30pm at the clubrooms

LEONGATHA SOUTH PROGRESS ASSOC. SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING Discussion and vote on becoming incorporated

8PM FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST Meeting to be held at the former Leongatha South Primary School ALL WELCOME Janine Moscript (secretary) 5664 3229

MDU CRICKET CLUB

AGM

MONDAY, JULY 20 At Meeniyan Clubrooms starting at 7.30pm All welcome

used vehicles KIA RIO LS, 2005 hatch, manual, 146,000 km, no rego.

Vin KNADC243256259428. $2,000 ONO. 0427509991.

TOYOTA PRADO GXL 2009, 136,000km, D40 6 speed manual, towbar, alloy bullbar. Reg Nov 15 XJW199. $41,990 ONO. Ph: 0497-077544.

SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804

Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com NOTE: drive away means no more to pay.

All on road costs paid.

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

Email your adverts to The Star ads@thestar.com.au

marriage celebrant

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

message of hope WHILE you were still a sinner, Christ died for you.

Romans 5:8 All you have to do is accept Him into your life and get the amazing benefits of what He did for you.

bereavement thanks GARDINER - Stuart.

Ev, Jenny, Geoff, Kevin and families would like to thank everyone for their caring thoughts, flowers and cards.

To all who attended our dear Stu’s funeral please accept this as our personal thank you. It was much appreciated.

From all his family.

in memoriam

funerals

HEPPELL - Col. 1931 - 2007.

Eight years have gone, but memories of our dear Husband, Father and Pa still live on.

Gwen and family.

AIKMAN - A Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Lorraine Joy Aikman will be held at our Leongatha Chapel, corner of South Gippsland Highway and Bellingham Street, Leongatha on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 commencing at 1pm.

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

Private cremation.

deaths AIKMAN (nee Austin) Lorraine Joy. Passed away peacefully on July 8, 2015, aged 73 years.

Wife of Reg (dec).

Loving partner of Arthur.

Loved sister and sister-inlaw of Robert (dec) and Yvonne, Jeanette and Alan.

Loving aunty of Michael, Vickie, Paul, Suzanne, Peter, Samantha (dec) and Melissa, and families.

In our hearts forever.

HORVATH - Matina.

12.8.1940 - 12.7.2015.

Passed away peacefully at Wonthaggi hospital.

Loved wife of Karl (dec).

Loving mother of Elizabeth, Tammy and John.

Mother-in-law of Franco and Chris.

Loved Oma of Stacey, Kylie, Kodi, Mitchell; Luke and Jamila.

Great Oma of Jayt, Hali, Amily-Lee, Aylah and Karli.

HORVATH - The Funeral Service for Mrs Matina Horvath will be held at Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall, Wonthaggi on Thursday, July 16 commencing at 11am.

At the conclusion of the service the funeral will leave for the Inverloch Cemetery.

Servicing South Gippsland & Phillip Island Wonthaggi 5672-1074 SPARK - The Funeral Service for the late Mr Terrance John (Terry) Spark will be held at the Anderson Inlet Angling Club, 88 Esplanade, Inverloch on Thursday, July 16, 2015 commencing at 1.30pm.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Tarwin Lower Cemetery.

Mum and Dad together again.

SPARK - Terrance John (Terry).

Passed away suddenly on July 6, 2015 at Inverloch, aged 76 years.

Loved father of Shannon, Todd and Amanda, Steven and Katrina.

Adored Poppy of Nash, Taj, Ashlee, Brody, Faith and Bella.

Two grand finals: the Under 15 Divisions one and two, with coaches Jodie Hanssen and Simon O’Shanassy were both very happy with the squads’ performances during the autumn season at Waverley.

Gippsland Storm’s successful finals GIPPSLAND Storm Elite Development Netball Club has again proven themselves to be one of the strongest junior netball clubs in the state, taking home three out of four premierships at the Waverley Netball Centre, just before the school break.

The club’s success started on Wednesday night, with the club’s Under 17’s getting over the line in the dying stages of its grand final against Whitehorse by the smallest of margins.

Best on Court was awarded to Taylah Turner for her strong

deaths

effort at GA. The club’s success was followed up on the Thursday night, where the club had their Under 13/1’s, Under 15/2’s and Under 15/1’s competing in their respective grand finals.

The night didn’t start off on the right note, with our Under 13/1’s going down to a well drilled Chelsea outfit, 31-19.

Storm continued its dominance of the Under 15 competition.

In the 15/2 premiership Storm defeated Kingston 2927 while the 15/1’s proved themselves to be the best junior team at Waverley on a Thursday night, taking home their 8th premiership in 11 attempts, defeating a determined

Yarra 33-26.

Building on another very successful autumn season at the Waverley Netball Centre, Gippsland Storm launched their first ever TID Tournament to be held on Sunday, September 27 to be held at the Cardinia Life YMCA Pakenham.

The tournament is open to all 13 & Under and 15 & Under netball teams, within the greater Gippsland regional football and netball league clubs and Melbourne outer eastern leagues.

Prize money for first, second and third, plus trophies.

See website www. gippslandstorm.com.au for more details or call head coach Simon O’Shanassy on: 0413 483 516.

deaths

In loving memory.

SPARK - Terrance John.

Our loving father.

Terry will be greatly missed

by Todd, Shannon, Amanda and by his grandchildren Nash, Taj, Faith, Dillion and Lyndon.

Dad you were an amazing man who told some great stories (sometimes four times).

We loved the stories, your company, your advice and most of all you.

Rest in peace Dad but live on forever in our hearts.

Your loving children and grandchildren.

WATT - Kathleen ‘Sheila’ (McKean).

11.6.26 - 14.2.15.

Words cannot begin to express our gratitude to everyone who supported us during the illness and passing of dear Mum, Grandma and Great Grandma.

The comforting thoughts and the expression of sympathy have been overwhelming and it would be impossible to thank everyone individually.

A special thanks to Aunty Muriel for the Sunday get togethers, mum’s neighbour Ruth, Ian, Jo and Graeme who helped keep an eye on mum over the last 10 years.

To Kathy and Kelvin who always had a chair for her to sit on at their shop.

SPARK - Terrance.

23.9.38 - 6.7.15.

Dad and Poppy May you rest in peace, we will be forever grateful of the times and memories that we have shared with you. You will live in our hearts forever.

Story times and gardening will be missed, but your love will never leave us.

Trevor, Peter and Catherin.

At peace.

Love Steve, Katrina, Ashlee, Brody and Bella.

SPARK - Terrance John.

Beloved brother of Lynette and Ian Wright. Much loved uncle of Anthea and Anthony, Narrelle, Megan and Warren.

Great uncle of Aaron and Elle.

Always in our hearts.

Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Scott and Sharon Anderson With care & dignity we serve South Gippsland and Phillip Island Main Office: WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH 176-178 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 email: randm33@bigpond.net.au

5672 1074 Fax: 5672 1747

PHILLIP ISLAND 5952 5171 15 Warley Avenue, Cowes 3922 (by appointment only) Pre-paid & pre-arranged funeral plans available CARING & PERSONAL 24 HOUR SERVICE www.handleyandandersonfunerals.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Storm’s Alberton girls shine: in two winning grand finals (Under 15 one and two) on the same night at the Waverley Netball Centre, from left, Shae Kyle Div 2 (Leongatha), Haylee Morris Div 2 (Cape Woolamai), Taylah Turner Div1 (Corinella) and Kayla Redpath Div 2 (Stony Creek).

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club Results for 2015 TRV 20m BENCH Pennant Section E

Round 4: Fairfield B 560.004 d Oakleigh B 552.004. Lilydale 545.000 bye. Camberwell 562.003 d

by Leongatha 562.005.

The best shooters for Round 4 were Loris Rossit (Camberwell) and Robert Herron (Fairfield B) both scoring 191.002.

Round 5: Fairfield B 561.009 defeated Lilydale 542.000. Oakleigh B 562.008 defeated Leongatha 557.004.

Camberwell 564.005 bye.

The best shooter for Round 5 was Michael McKernan (Oakleigh B) scoring 191.006.

Ladder: 18 Fairfield B/14 Camberwell/12 Oakleigh B/8 Leongatha/8 Lilydale.

Results for 2015 TRV 20m Prone Pennant Section C

Round 6: Portland 474.009 def by Leongatha 485.017. Mornington 485.015 d Lancefield 484.022. Northcote 480.013 d ACT 479.015.

Lake Gillear 492.019 bye.

The best shooter for Round 6 was James Daly (Lancefield - Kyneton) scoring 100.008.

Round 7: Mornington 488.028 bye. Northcote 478.018 def by Leongatha 479.017. Lake Gillear 484.018 d Lancefield 481.021. Portland 487.025 d ACT 480.018.

The best shooter for Round 7 was James Daly (Lancefield / Kyneton) scoring 100.010 (perfect).

Ladder: 26 Lake Gillear/24 Mornington/20 Leongatha/16 Lancefield/12 Northcote/10 Portland/4 ACT. We shoot Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the recreation reserve.

Any inquiries, please call Rob Spratt 5664 2358.

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thestar.com.au • Wonthaggi United Soccer

Dark Side girls win soccer cup ON Sunday, Wonthaggi United Soccer Club hosted the South Division Cup finals at its new ground at Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve number two oval.

As part of the Cup celebrations there was a Youth Girls game held specifically catering for girls aged 13-17.

Girls from every South Division club were invited to take part in the combined game and over 20 girls put their hands up to participate.

Despite the trying and very wet conditions the girls had a great game with some strong skills shown by each team.

The Red Bulls took on the Dark Side for the friendly and from the outset both teams work hard to gain advantage.

It was Jordan Rintoule (Leongatha) who found the back of the net first for the Dark Side taking it to a one - nil lead. Tegan Lowe (Wonthaggi) again from the Dark Side then chipped a beautiful cross directly into goal to see the team go into the half time break 2 - 0 up.

The Red Bulls continued to apply pressure but some strong defence work and goal keeping thwarted their efforts.

The Dark Side managed to keep its sheet clean, running out winners 2-0.

The game was a credit

to all the girls and coaches involved with some great soccer played in a very friendly yet competitive environment.

The girls were all delighted to play for the Cup and are looking forward to when they can get together again.

The Youth Girls currently either play in mixed Under 13 and 16 teams or the older girls in the Women’s competition.

The South Division of the Gippsland Soccer League (GSL) is currently working hard to improve the competition for these girls and hope to be able to introduce a dedicated Youth Girls division next year.

Each club in South Division has now nominated

a female ambassador who meet regularly to help develop the soccer competition and provide opportunities for girls and women of all ages.

There are a number of initiatives being developed by the GSL and the female ambassadors including a dedicated skills acquisition program (SAP) for girls with trials being held this Saturday, July 18 at McMahons Reserve in Wonthaggi.

A primary school five-a-side competition is scheduled for September as well as a Girls’ MiniRoos programs planned for term 4.

If you are interested in any of these programs, please contact your local soccer club or the GSL.

Soccer girls: the Dark Side and the Red Bulls put on a great display of Youth Girls’ soccer at United’s new home ground, the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve number two albums.

• Table tennis - Wonthaggi

VOLLEYBALL Rivals fight out grand final PLAY at the Leongatha Splash Stadium The two teams have been constant rivals throughout the season and the match was as close as expected.

Nine year old Beau has been the big surprise in Bench Warmers.

He came in to the team from B Grade as a replacement player half way through

Smart app breaks down fitness barriers TeamUp is only 18 months old but already it is making a name for itself.

The smartphone app is proving the ideal way for people to find physical activity where and when they want it and at the level they want it.

The free app is a social network for getting active and can be downloaded from the app store or from www. teamup.com.au With TeamUp you can upload a post if you are looking for someone to join you and the dogs for a walk along the beach.

Or for community events like parkrun Inverloch which is listed, the app is responsible for many of the people who turn up being there in the first place.

In fact, Tony O’Connell, the man who brought parkrun to Inverloch was introduced to parkrun by the app while on holiday in Merimbula.

The app will tell you what is on in your locality, it is as easy as that.

A VicHealth app, TeamUp has been in operation for 18 months and CEO Jerril Rechter says its success is in large part due to the app being a perfect match for the kind of lifestyle people are living today.

Ms Rechter said, “We could see the big mega-trend away from organised physical activity into more social, flexible, less competition based physical activity that people can do in their own time when and where it suits them to.”

She said this is particularly true for women, who participate in sport in a different way and are more likely to find price a barrier to getting active.

“Buddying up is the key to motivation, no matter how busy your lifestyle.

“Three in five people are more likely to take part in phys-

ical activity if able to do so with a partner,” Ms Rechter said.

New research released by VicHealth today shows it is not our busy lifestyles stopping us from going to the gym, but a straight-up lack of motivation to get active.

The survey of more than 2000 Victorians which looked at the key barriers to physical activity revealed only one in four Victorians surveyed think they don’t have time to exercise.

Half agree a lack of motivation stops them from doing physical activity.

Jerril Rechter (VicHealth CEO) said the survey results revealed a difference between women and men, with 55 percent of the Victorian women surveyed lacking the motivation to exercise, compared with 46 percent of Victorian men.

“Women also found the cost of maintaining an exercise regime more prohibitive than their male counterparts, with two in five women pointing to the price tag as a barrier to getting active, compared with one third of men.”

With two thirds of adults classified as overweight or obese, TeamUp is designed to motivate people to be active and stay active.

the season and has been instrumental in the A Grade team’s ongoing climb up the ladder to finish in top spot.

Older brother Leigh was also in great form in the final and his match against Max Duff (which he won) was a thriller.

Mackenzie and Michael won the first Doubles against Nick and Beau which brought the score to two sets each.

Leigh and Nick won the next two Singles and it was all over when Nick and Leigh won the second Doubles against Michael and Mackenzie in a five game heart stopper.

Triple M put up a great fight and spectators at the match enjoyed the evening.

Well done to all participants.

2015 Winter/Spring Season

KOR1180025

enzie Gardner, Max Duff) 5 to 3.

THURSDAY NIGHTS Seniors starts: July 16 at 7.30pm Juniors starts: July 25 at 6pm Referees Clinic: Sunday August 16 Individual players welcome, all experience levels

Contact Tom BH 5658 1043 or Mandy AH 0418 361 240

LEONGATHA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

Ms Rechter said breaking down the psychological barriers to exercise is key to reducing the level of physical inactivity in Australian adults.

“We need to dispel the idea that being active is too expensive and too time-consuming; for many people, this can perpetuate the cycle of inactivity when in fact this survey tells us that it’s a lack of motivation that’s preventing Victorians from getting active.

“What VicHealth wants to see as a result of the TeamUp campaign is people embracing physical activity in their everyday life and enjoying it more by teaming up with others.

Taking a walk with their TeamUp partner after dinner, trying a new class with friends on the weekend, or even getting just a half an hour of activity into their workday,” Ms Rechter added.

From organised activities like pilates and netball to more recreational pursuits such as biking and walking groups, TeamUp features activities for all fitness levels and interests.

VicHealth’s TeamUp app is free, easy to navigate and users can create their own activities at the click of a button.

TEAM ENTRIES ARE INVITED FOR Mens A, and B Grades and Womens competition Senior Team entry forms available at SG Splash

Junior registration online by following the link at www.leongathabasketball.com.au LEO4610057

BENCH Warmers (Nick Gilmore, Leigh and Beau Allamby) defeated Triple M (Michael Park, Mack-

SEASON STARTS FOR ALL GRADES

Monday August 3 Registration closes Monday July 20

Senior enquiries to: Morgan Fisher, 0473 623 171 Junior enquiries: Dan Monoghan, 0458 641 234.

Anyone interested in refereeing can contact Dan Monoghan 0458 641 234

PAST, EXISTING & NEW PLAYERS VERY WELCOME

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Big moment for young eventer

By Sarah Vella KARDELLA South’s Molly Barry has been selected as a top three finalist in the Equestrian Victoria Young Rider of the Year awards in the eventing category.

Jumping for joy: Kardella South’s Molly Barry with La Muso has been nominated for the Equestrian Victoria Young Eventing Rider Of the Year.

This is the 17 year olds second time in the top three.

“I was selected in the top 10 and then attended the selection day, which involved a dressage and a show jumping and cross country lesson and some theory seminars,” she said.

“A few days after that, I was notified I was in the top three.”

Some of Molly’s achievements so far this year include winning the Junior One Star event at the Melbourne International Three Day Event on her former racehorse, La Muso.

She also came fifth in the same event on her horse, Just Joshen.

“Another big achievement this year was stepping Just Joshen up to two star level. He is a home bred

horse and quite small so it is pretty exciting to see him at that level,” Molly said.

The awards presentation night will be held at the Crown Casino on August 1.

“I am very excited. The finalists have to do an interview on the night with the selectors and then the winners are announced,” Molly said.

“I think they are looking for someone to represent the sport, someone for young riders to look up to.

“The winner will need to be approachable and a good role model and someone Equestrian Victoria can model eventing on.”

Molly said if she wins the award, the recognition will help her contribute to the sport she loves.

“In Europe, the sport is really popular and is something families will sit down and watch on television,” she said.

“For the sport to be a success in Australia, it needs more support which comes through more exposure.”

Molly said it would be great if

eventing became a sport people could see on television, but admitted it was a big dream.

“It would be good to be able to educate the public about all the work it takes to get to the higher levels and how small mistakes can make a big difference to results,” she said.

When asked what she loves about eventing, Molly emphatically replied, “Everything.”

“It is a sport that requires a strong partnership with your horse,” she said.

“For the dressage you need to be able to think your horse around to produce a beautiful test.”

“For the cross country the horse has to be super brave and you have to train them to be confident and in the showjumping, the horse has to be taught to be careful and neat.

“When people see a perfect round, it is not a person just sitting there, it is all the work that has gone in beforehand.”

Molly currently has four horses in work, but will slowly whittle that down to one in the lead up to her

Year 12 exams in November.

She has Just Joshen, a home bred quarter horse cross gelding that is competing at two star level and La Muso, a seven year old chestnut thoroughbred off the track, that has advanced to one star level this year.

There are also two more off the track thoroughbreds in her stable, including Shin Akuma, a seven year old gelding that has been competing pre novice and EVA 105 this year.

Her final horse is The Jazz Singer, another seven year old gelding that has been off the track for less than a month.

Molly is hoping his first event will be at Lakes and Craters in December.

After her exams, Molly will ramp up her training and also hopes to expand her business, Off the Track Eventing.

“I have already started the business with The Jazz Singer, so I am going to continue working with exracehorses for a little while, probably as my gap year,” she said.

“After that, I am considering studying medicine.”

• South Gippsland Midweek Ladies Pennant Tennis Association

Grand finals IN the SGMLPTA grand final of the autumn competition played recently, the match of the day was between Nyora and Grantville in Section Three with the match drawn.

A tie breaker was then played to deter-

mine the winners and Nyora came out the victors to break the tie: Nyora two rubbers five sets 47 games to Grantville two rubbers five sets 46 games.

Phillip Island took the honours in Section Four defeating Wonthaggi four rubbers eight sets 49 games to nil rubbers one set 22 games.

Generous sponsor: Bendigo Bank’s customer service officer Maddy Perry (far left) and customer relations officer Emma Earl (far right) presented a cheque to Inverloch Kongwak Football Netball Club’s Chris Terlich (second left), Ollie Collett and Olivia Hughes. Chris Terlich was Ollie’s mentor for the Captain’s Camp.

Young leaders up for a challenge

By Ollie Collett INVERLOCH’S Olivia Hughes and Ollie Collett are training to be exceptional young leaders.

They were selected by InverlochKongwak Football Netball Club to participate in Captain’s Camp.

This is a special program run by Game Changers Australia to help future young leaders develop their leadership skills to take back to their clubs and help them in their lives.

Captain’s Camp is a six month program consisting of three camps and involving a number of challenges in between.

Olivia and Ollie enjoyed the first camp, which took place during the

first school holidays in 2015.

On the first day of camp, all the Skippers (participants) and Play Makers (leaders) got to know each other, and after just a few sessions they were all working together well.

A major highlight for many of the Skippers was “Challenge Day”, which consisted of two challenges.

The first challenge was a hike to the top of Mt Baw Baw with the tempertature at only one degree.

It was a very physically demanded challenge but all the Skippers managed to finish the task.

There was a mental challenge in the afternoon.

Skippers had to write a speech to present in front of their peers on one of three topics; “who are you?”, “what is your life purpose?” or “what

are you scared of?”

This proved to be a very challenging and emotional challenge, as the Skippers were asked to take a risk and share their inner most thoughts and feelings.

Ollie said it was a fantastic experience for all the Skippers and one they are unlikely to forget in a hurry.

Olivia and Ollie were generously sponsored by the Bendigo Bank to participate in this life changing program.

As well as thanking the Bendigo Bank they would like to thank the football and netball club for nominating them, and Game Changers Australia for running the program.

They are both excited for the next camp coming up these school holidays.

Section 3 winners: Nyora, from left, Keryn Heylen, Andrea Levey, Deb Ellems, Lyn Kelly and Lorelle Mayo.

Section 4 winners: Phillip Island White, from left, Bronwyn Heffernan, Anne Green, Maria Kirwan and Cheryl Sekac.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - PAGE 43

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Parrots fly for Gippsland GIPPSLAND League claimed bragging rights over its regional rivals at last Wednesday’s Evans Petroleum Cup at Yinnar.

The Gippsland Under16 and Under 18 Interleague Carnival involved eight representative teams from five leagues, with about 200 players taking part across the day.

Gippsland League’s Under18 team took all before it;

it won all three games by an average margin of 49 points.

The decisive win was against the previously undefeated Alberton Football Netball League in the final match of the day.

Alberton’s Kyle Kirk was named Under 18 Player of the Carnival.

The match of the day was arguably the U18 clash between Alberton and GDF SUEZ North Gippsland football netball leagues.

North Gippsland, playing

Well done: from left, Matthew McGannon being congratulated by the Alberton Football Netball League president, John Schelling. Matthew’s medal was awarded for his performance as one of the best on ground for the Under 16s.

its first representative football competition in several years, fought back from 17 points down at half-time to level scores, only for Alberton’s Ben Willder to kick the winning goal with 30 seconds to play.

Ellinbank and District produced the upset of the carnival, stunning Gippsland in its U16 clash.

Four first half goals gave Ellinbank and District the jump on its major league opposition and while Gippsland fought back, it fell two points short.

Ellinbank and District won its remaining games against Alberton and Mid Gippsland to secure the Under 16 Cup. Gippsland small forward Jim Reeves was named Under 16 Player of the Carnival.

Kyle Cooper (Gippsland), Bailey Escreet (North Gippsland), Paul Hinkley (Mid Gippsland) and Jack Taylor (Alberton) were awarded medals for their respective U18 teams.

Ricky Tatnell (Gippsland), Callum Tyler (Ellinbank and District), Matthew McGannon (Alberton) and Anthony Rosato (Mid Gippsland) were best for the U16 teams.

Local talent: back row from left, Blake van Rooy, Geof Forrester, Kyle Cooper, Matthew Davies, Oakley Kerr, Aaron Heppell, Anthony Argento and Jack Ginnane. Front row from left, coach Kristian Gray, Hudson Kerr, Louis Riseley and Lachie Wright were all Leongatha Football Netball Club representatives in the Gippsland League team that was the Under 18s aggregate winner of the Junior Interleague Carnival played at Yinnar on Wednesday July 8.

Vic Country topples VAFA AFL Victoria Country has secured three emphatic victories over the VAFA in Bendigo to secure The Brian Molony Cup. The cup is back in the hands of AFL Victoria Country after Peter Knights’ side dispatched the VAFA in freezing conditions at Bendigo’s Queen Elizabeth Oval.

After tasting success in two soggy curtain raisers, the Country boys made it three from three with a 62 point victory in the feature match.

AFL Victoria Country coach Peter Knights said his side had showed absolute commitment in the lead up and delivered on the field.

“I’m just really proud of the boys and the personal sacrifice they have made driving up and down the highways,” he said.

“The way they played for each other out there today shows how much they have bought into the program.”

Knights said the typical Vic Country attack on the contest was critical but it was the ball use that proved the difference.

“Our pressure was really strong from start to finish but we knew we’d have to execute our skills and keep finding each other in what was pretty difficult conditions.”

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Bulldog spirit: Phillip Island’s Brendan Kimber was one of two Alberton Football Netball League players on the field for Vic Country.

Allied: DWWWW’s Justin Marriott weaves with the ball under intense pressure.

Cup winners: Alberton league players Justin Marriott of the Allies and Brendan Kimber of Phillip Island (front centre and right with their hands on the cup) played their part in the Vic Country big win.

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PAGE 44 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 14, 2015

SPORT | GOLF Leongatha SATURDAY’S Par round was contested by a big field considering the threat of wind and rain which held off long enough to get most players through.

Bruce Hutton (14) had 38 points to take out the A Grade honours.

Bryan Sword (19) won B Grade and the Super Comp also with 38 points and Fred Debono (26) stole the C Grade honours with 31 points.

NTPs were Keith Godridge on the fourth hole, Glenn Marsham on the seventh, Andrew Henley on the 14th and Barry Attwood on the 16th.

DTL Balls: Barry Attwood, Russell Williams, Trevor Rickard, John Feddersen, Peter Walsh, Michael Thomas, Bryan McCorkell, David Forbes,

Glenn Marsham, John Payne, Craig Hams and Jon Smith.

Doug Clemann (12) continued his consistent good form on Tuesday scoring 37 points to win the A Grade event as well as taking the NTP award on both the fourth and 16th holes B Grade was won in a countback by Brian Fennessy (32) with 33 points.

Other NTPs were Ian Murchie on the seventh hole and Barry Stevens on the 14th.

DTL Balls went to Barry Stevens, Rod Brown, Jon Smith, Gary Sharrock, Peter Walsh, Geoff McDonald, John Moor, Peter Buttinger, Jim Arnott and Dave Vorwerg.

Thursday’s Par competition was played in remarkably good weather with a big field

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A Grade was taken out

by Barry Attwood (13) with a very good score of +5.

B Grade went to Peter Hartigan (18) with +2 and C Grade was taken out by Tom Williams (31) with +4 in a countback.

NTPs were Norm Hughes on the fourth hole, Paul Luck on the seventh, Dennis Hanna on the 14th and Ian Barlow on the 16th.

DTL Balls: Peter Hobson, Kevin Scott, Alan Schache, Fred Debono, Ian Watson, Ron Paice, Ian Barlow, Keith Godridge, Ken Wardle, Bruce Hutton, Norm Hughes, Doug Clemann, Andy Bassett, Bryan McCorkell and Ian Murchie.

Fairway friends: from left, Rebecca Wilson, Glenn Marshman, Rob Martin and John Smith after completing a round of golf on Saturday morning.

Leongatha

THERE were 22 players on Saturday, July 11 for a par (K.B.O.T.) competition, tro-

Korumburra ladies

Chipper: Keith Godridge of Inverloch was taking advantage of the milder weather before the change to hone his chipping.

A DEDICATED group competed in the first round of the Mudrunner’s Plate last week in ideal winter conditions.

Pat Pease sponsors this annual event with daughter Kate Dwyer, to encourage players onto the course in the depths of winter.

Glenyce McRobert is currently leading the field with 34 points.

Glenyce also won the B Grade event.

She has a very handy two point lead from C Grade winner, and sponsor, Kate Dwyer.

Rebecca Thomas won the A Grade section with 31 points on a count back from Dot Stubbs.

Woorayl Ladies MANY of our players have escaped the winter and chased the sunshine up north on extended holiday.

Our remaining members enjoyed a perfect, sunny winter day on Wednesday playing a Stableford round.

The winner was Heather Sullivan with 29 points while the runner-up was Fay Maynard with 28 points.

NTP: Heather Sullivan on the eighth, Lois Young 11th and Carol Johnson on the 17th.

Next week try your skill in a novelty event with three clubs and a putter.

Korumburra

ONE wouldn’t have known the forecast for the weekend was so dire on Saturday morning.

Golfers are a hardy bunch considering the carpark at the Leongatha Golf Club was full - at least while the sun was still breaking through the cloud cover to brighten up the fairways and not a breath of wind ruffled the trees.

It was only a chilly nine degrees and the greens were slow but spirits were high among golfers.

Leongatha Ladies

Woorayl THE par event on Saturday, July 11 had trophies provided

by Panthers Mensland.

All the winners finished square with Graeme Calder winning A Grade, Al McEachern winning B Grade and Kev Riseley C Grade.

Down the line balls to Greg Fennell, Daryl Hunt, Ross Winkler, Ivor McLennan and Geoff Forrester.

Nearest the pins to Paul Challis and Graeme Calder.

The ball raffle to Shed syndicate.

Next weekend sees our fourball par championship.

Trophies for the 36 hole scratch and handicap will be presented on presentation night.

Lucky last: Russell Williams of Koonwarra scores five on the par four eighteenth was happy with his round.

Down the line balls were won by Dot Stubbs 31, Faye Quilford 29, Marg Gordon and Maria Bell 28 and Sue Bowler, Shirley Welsford and Wendy Parker on 27 points.

Toni West was the only accurate player on the 16th hole.

Eleven women competed in the nine hole event which was won by our life member and nonagenarian Kit Boag, with 16 points.

Kit won on a count back from Gwen Chapman.

Lianne Adamson won a ball down the line with 15 points.

Saturday, July 11 winner: Wendy Parker 15/37 points.

Down the line: Rebecca Wilson 35, Coral Gray 35.

Loris Clark won the Silver Spoon playoff with 110/27/83 from two other qualifiers.

Loris will now proceed to Kew Golf Club in November to compete against winners from all Victorian clubs.

Lynda Bassett won the nine hole event with 17 points.

Noreen Williams and new player Bronwyn Debenham won balls down the line with 16 and 15 points respectively.

The Saturday, July 4 winner was Wendy Parker 94/13/81 on a count back.

Down the line: Marea Maher 81 net, Rebecca Wilson 82 net.

Nearest the pin: Rebecca Wilson.

A COOL but sunny day saw low numbers playing the winter green course last Wednesday.

Korumburra ladies played a Stroke event for the July Monthly Medal, incorporating the play off for the Silver Spoon representative, between Barb Twite, Julie Brannaghan and Betty Thomson.

Congratulations to Barb who will go on to play at Kew Golf Course later in the year.

The July Medal (and Division 1) was won by Lee Clements (13) 77 net on a count-

Wonthaggi

ON Saturday, July 11, on what was supposed to be the worst day ever but ended up being fine, a small field of 47 players competed in a stableford event.

A Grade winner was R. Sheean 39 points, B Grade A. Lowe 38 points and C Grade T. Scholey 37 points.

Balls down the line: P. Schultz 37, L. Strosser 36, E. Vanagtmaal 35, P. Brusamarello 34, R. Bolding 34, K. Loughran 34, G. Crawford 33.

Nearest the pins: 2nd A. Lowe, 8th D. Williams, 13th R. Johnson, 17th D. Dye. This week is a four person ambrose event, so get your teams ready.

I apologise for not being present the last six to eight Saturdays but work commitments make this unachievable. Thanks to Eric for doing presentations and Robyn for her great work in the pro shop.

Hope to see you all on the course very soon.

Meeniyan SATURDAY’S event was Singles Stableford kindly sponback from Carie Harding (21).

The Division 2 (handicap 22+) winner was Barb Twite (23) 83 net and the runner up was Pam Eyers (41) on 87 net.

Balls down the line were awarded to Marg Clasby, Julie Brannaghan and Judy Webb.

The nearest the pins winners were: Lee Clements (first), Julie Brannaghan (second shot on the seventh) and Barb Twite (13th). The Daily Scratch Rating (DSR) was 76 net.

Due to the very poor forecast no girls signed up to play last Saturday.

Next week is a Par event

sored by member, C. Le Page.

The A Grade winner with 36 points was P. Johnston (14) closely followed by R. McGeary (15) with 35.

B Grade was taken out convincingly by P. Wilson (26) with 40 points.

His nearest rival was P. Hutcheson (24) with 36.

The A Grade winners continued to clean up with P. Johnston taking the pro pin and R. McGeary the NTP. Balls went to R. Matthews and P. Riddle – both with 35; and to L. Hemphill, W. Reilly and B. Dewar – all with 33.

The member’s draw was left intact with the absence of J. Cusack.

Tuesday saw a win to S. Browne (12) with 40 points with R. McGeary (15) runnerup with 37.

Best nine went to W. Bullock and NTP to C. Stewart.

Thursday’s event was won

by N. Scholte (35) with 38 points.

The runner-up was D. McIntyre (18) with 36.

Best nine went to P. Wilson and NTP to C. Buckland.

Foster WITH the weather being a bit unpredictable this week there has been fewer people out on the course, but there has still been a few people braving the elements to go out for a hit.

The course is in pretty good nick given the time of year we are now in, with only a few really wet patches throughout the whole course.

No golf was played on Tuesday, July 7, due to weather conditions.

The winner of Thursday’s men’s stableford was Athol and hopefully the weather will be kind. Please keep an eye on a syllabus for upcoming events.

Over 120 people enjoyed a lovely catch up with friends on Sunday.

The weather turned it on for a white Christmas in July, even though it was very foggy and not snowing.

Marty Box supplied great music and Linda Morley prepared a tasty meal.

Thanks to the many people who helped and to all those who attended to make the day such a success.

Celebrations: from left, Trudy Hamill, Maree Scullion (from Mt Gambier) and Kathleen Bronsema had a good time at the Christmas in July dinner at the Korumburra Golf Club on Sunday.

Wonthaggi Ladies

Mudrunners: from left, Rebecca Thomas (A Grade), sponsor Pat Pease and Glenyce Mc Robert (B Grade). Absent Kate Dwyer.

phies David Routley Memorial and Cheryl Routley.

A Grade: S. Rose (8 hcp) +3, M. Garnham +1, B. Pope +1.

B Grade: N. Betts (32 hcp) +7, D. Worthy +5, J. Wilson +4, S. Harland +1.

Nearest the pin: 1st J. Solly, 7th J. Wilson, 10th B. Hessels, 13th A. Worthy.

Tuesday’s winner was T. T. Marotti 36 pts countback and Thursday’s winner was R. Besley 37 pts.

ON Wednesday 21 ladies had an enjoyable day on the golf course and while many players found it a challenge the windless, sunny day was a bonus.

At presentation the suggestion of having balls up the line instead of down the line was offered to Captain Maree but wasn’t to be.

Two sections were made and playing partners Marg O’Halloran (22) 34 points winning A Grade and Jacqueline Loughran (24) also 34 points

McGrath on 37 points.

DTL – Chris Foulds 36 points, John Mathers 35 points and Robert Fulton 34 points.

NTP – none recorded.

The winner of the chook in the stableford nine hole competition this week was Bernd Amesreiter on 18points.

DTL – Robin Smith 17 points, Tony Vanin 17 points and Gary Phelan 17 points.

NTP – sixth Nev Thompson.

The field for the men’s 4BBB competition on Saturday was smaller than normal due to the conditions; the winners of the event were Simon Barwick and Lloyd McKenzie on 42 points.

DTL – Trevor “Kiwi” Jones and Robert Fulton 38 points.

NTP – 13th Simon Barwick and 17th Lloyd McKenzie.

No ladies played.

Kevin Morris had his name drawn out on Friday night for the members draw and unluckily he was not present to collect the $850, so the draw will jackpot up to $900 next Friday.

The Saturday golfers draw was won by Neil Travers, however he wasn’t at the club to collect the $820, nor did he play in the golf competition, so the draw will jackpot to $840 next week.

Coming events: Tuesday, July 14 – Stableford Thursday, July 16 - Stableford Friday, July 17 – Friday Friendly - Nine Hole Chicken Run Friday, July 17 – Members’ draw 6:30pm – 8pm $900 Saturday, July18 - Stableford

Silver spoon winner: Barb Twite will go on to play in the State final later in the year.

July winner: Lee Clements was the July Monthly Medal winner last week at Korumburra Golf Club.

won the B Grade section.

Both these scores were way above the average on the day.

Jacqueline also won NTP on the second.

Birdies on the day were made by Anne Walker on both the fourth and the 11th, Delores Harvey on the eighth and she also won the pro pin on that hole, while Sara Beale on the 17th also won the NTP on offer there.

BDL: M. O’Halloran 34, J. Loughran 34, L. Bentick 32, A. Tschiderer 31, A. Walker 31 Winners: from left, A Grade, Marg O’Halloran and B Grade, Jacqueline Loughran. and C. Yann 31.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - PAGE 45

BOWLS | SPORT

thestar.com.au Leongatha WEDNESDAY, July 8 saw the classic pairs in operation with 16 pairs taking to the greens under weather conditions that were the order of the day for bowlers.

The format of the event was one game of 2x2x2x2 over 12 ends before lunch and in the afternoon another 12 ends of the winners playing and losers playing losers.

The overall winner on the day was the pair of Trish McCormack (s) and Liz Beale with two wins plus 36 points.

Runner-up was the pair of Russell Trotman (s) and Glenda Trotman with two wins plus 33 points.

Best last game went to the pair of Jeff Pendergast (s) and Brian Turner with plus 19 shots.

Sponsor for the day was Leongatha Fresh Meat and Fish Supply and the club thanks them for their valued support.

At the completion of the day’s event it was agreed the club should hold another classic pairs day and so the next day has been set down for August 12 with an 11am start.

The event is not confined to Leongatha bowlers and the invitation is open to any pair of bowlers from other clubs to register and take part, or if you wish to put your name in as a single entry to be paired with another single entry then please contact Jeff Pendergast on 5662 0974.

Entries will be open until 9am on August 12, so be early and get your entry in. The club would be pleased to see more entries, above the number that were entered for the July 8 event.

Good bowling.

‘Jackhigh’.

Buffalo indoor

ON Wednesday, July 8 there were eight players on a nice night to bowl which saw four teams of two.

We played two games of 10 ends with six bowls.

In fourth (LL), skipper Charlie Tumino and Bill Wolswinkle; third (LW), skipper Joyce Occhipinti and Mary Tumino; second (WD) 10 ends, skipper Toni Heldens and Joe Occhipinti; first (WD) 12 ends,

Mirboo North Golf Club Thursday results: Competition: Stableford.

July 9: Day winner: Taylor Dykstra (12) 39 points (Traralgon).

DTL’s: Joe Kus 38, Mal Payne 36 and Peter Draper 36.

NTP sixth: Garry Shandley.

Saturday results: Competition: Presidents Trophy Qualifying Round – Stableford.

July 11: Day winner: Ian Blencowe (25) 40 points.

DTLs: Mark Heiberg 38, Ian Evison 37, Jake Smith 36 and Tom Traill 36.

Second shot NTP first hole: Terry Bradshaw.

NTP Fourth: Ray Matthews Sixth: John McFarlane 13th: Russell Pentland 16th: Terry Bradshaw Presidents Trophy next week I. Blencowe vs. Ian Evison M. Heiberg vs. R. Matthews I. Evison vs. M. Payne J. Smith vs. T. Traill

skipper Rod McConchie and Andrew Hanks.

Best first game Toni 13-6.

Toni scored six on one end; second Joyce 16-3. It was nice to see our friends from Korumburra back.

Hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

Mardan Indoor THE club had an early start this week so that club singles competitions could be completed.

Jeanette Grady and Theresa Bateman played the ladies final.

It was not the first time these two had faced off against each other for the title.

The game was very close at times and the lead changed during the game from Jeanette to Theresa at one point, but the final result was that Jeanette came out the winner for another year as the top lady bowler in the club, but not by a very large margin.

Tony A-C, Cliff Smith, Andy Plowman and Ian Hastie competed for the Men’s title.

The Singles semi-final round was played first and once again the matches were very close.

Cliff Smith got a break with a four shot end early in his game against Tony A-C and was able to hang on to some of it throughout the remainder of the game to win by three shots.

Andy Plowman and Ian Hastie battled it out in another closely contested game in which Ian came out the winner by a couple of shots.

It was decided that the men’s final be played on the night so Ian and Cliff continued on whilst the remainder of the members played social bowls.

Ian played well in his first ever Singles final against Cliff, a seasoned veteran, who I believe is still yet to win his first final having been runner up on several occasions.

It was another closely contested game with first timer Ian keeping his usual measured shots on target and Cliff utilising his years of experience to keep the game within reach.

The final result was a win to Ian Hastie by two shots adding another new name to the trophy.

Social bowls was made up of three teams of four and a team of three, two of the players being Cliff and Diane

Smith’s grandchildren, Emma and Alex.

It has to be said the two have got bowls in their blood and gave a very good account of themselves by the end of the night, with Alex being in the winning team.

Well done to both of them.

The two games of ten ends were played with the usual element of competitive fun and no mercy was shown nor given by the winning team winning two games, one with an 18-2 score line.

The remaining teams shared the pickings and unfortunately one had two losses, the runners-up getting over the line by one end.

The final results were: runners-up with one win, 11ends, John McColl, Denyse Menzies, Ann Plowman and Tony A-C (s).

Winners with two wins, Alex (Cliff’s grandson), Jea-

Inverloch CARPET Bowls on Tuesday, July 7 was the penultimate game for this season.

Winners were the Triples team of Rhonda Davis and Herb Barclay (alternating skippers) with Trudy Barclay and Trish Parsons.

Trish is moving to Hervey Bay for family reasons and her carpet bowling friends wish her well at her new home ‘up North’.

For logistical and other reasons this year’s carpet bowling season will finish earlier than usual.

nette Grady and Vito Serafino (s).

We still have a team in the SGIBBA Pennant Final.

Mardan Gold will play a Korumburra team next Tuesday so good luck to the team and I will report the result here next week.

Well done to all winners in the club this week.

OUR finals are now well under way.

The previous week’s game results saw Korumburra White head straight to the grand final with a strong win over Foster Fishy’s.

Korumburra White 30 d Foster Fishy’s 16.

The other match between the two Mardan teams was very closely fought all night,

coming down to the last end to get a result.

The scores were level with one end to play with Mardan Gold scoring two on the last end to bring home the win.

Mardan Gold 25 d Mardan Purple 23.

Foster Fishy’s got a second chance and returned to play Mardan Purple in the preliminary final.

Mardan Gold proved too strong for the Foster Fishy’s.

A great game was played by both teams with the Foster Fishy’s fighting all the way to the finish but just not being able to close in the margin when needed.

Spectators were subject to an entertaining night’s bowls.

Well done to Mardan Gold for its home run to the finals.

Mardan Gold 27 d Foster Fishy’s 21.

This week sees the Grand Final being played between

The last game is scheduled for Tuesday July 17 and to return next May for the 2016 carpet bowling season.

Wednesday’s Mixed social bowls day had 45 players competing on rink two for the normal two 12 end games.

These winter bowls events are timed to finish between 2.30 and 3pm with a 30 minute lunch break.

This allows the players to retire to the clubrooms before the evening chill sets in.

Winners on 38 points were Dave Roberts (s) with Keith Cousens, Val Davis and Peter Campbell.

Runners-up on 35 points were Neil Everitt (s), Brian Growse, Bob Huntley and Don Thomson.

A tasty dessert was provided for all who needed an after game pick-me-up.

Sunday’s social game was cancelled because of the cold weather.

This Friday, July 17 will be club members’ lucky draw night with an $80 prize for the number drawn.

The member must be present to collect the prize or it passes to the following week, in $10 increments.

South Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls Association

Mid week socialites: the winning team for Inverloch’s mid-week Mixed social game was Dave Roberts (s), Val Davis, Keith Cousins and Peter Campbell.

Brodie’s team from Trafalgar Park coming runner-up.

The second fill saw Dot Wood’s team from Moe RSL winning and Val Dowe’s team from Morwell runner-up.

The raffles were well shared around the district.

Thank you to all those involved, a job well done.

The day ran very well and all said they’d be back again next year.

Happy bowling all.

Runners-up: Mirboo North’s Mike Arnold and Phil Stimson.

Tarwin WE all know winter is upon us but of course those of us who have not headed off to the sunny states up north realise we have to make the most of what we have – and so we have been.

Tarwin had a good turn up last week for the special Wednesday Wizz day (we snuck in an extra day this month).

Good fun was had by all and remember folks, it’s on again this Wednesday, July 15.

Be at the club by 10.30am for an 11am start.

Don’t worry about the weather, just bowl faster.

Last Tuesday’s Winter Pairs players also felt the winter chill, but once again all players enjoyed their day on the green.

The winners were Steve Graham and Marion Emmet, both of course from Tarwin.

The runners-up were Mike Arnold and Phil Stimson from Mirboo North.

There is a query out on Steve Graham: the last pairs saw him win the day when partnered by Jan Coates and now winning again with Marion as his partner.

We are inviting all members to a dinner night at the club on Saturday, July 25.

It is not a dinner as such, just a good old fashioned country food spread.

Wonderful homemade casseroles and the like with a fantastic choice of desserts will be on offer.

What more could you want and all this for a mere $15 per head.

Roll up, roll up and please put your names on the list at the club or phone Mary Massier on 5663 7830 or Jan Fraser on 0438 022 686.

Early names would be appreciated so we can let the cooks know what to expect.

Perfect conditions for Inverloch’s 45th parkrun ON a day when the weather forecast wasn’t great, and there was the opening of a second local parkrun, it was great to have 69 runners and walkers at Inverloch this week.

The really pleasing thing was the 17 first timers which

means that more and more locals continue to discover what a great thing parkrun is.

In the end our weather was ideal.

So far, in our 45 runs, we have covered a collective distance of a massive 17,000 kilometres.

In having a chat to some of our great volunteers this week it was apparent there

are wide ranging benefits of attending parkrun.

We have regular attendees who have lost a heap of weight, and gained heaps of fitness, through the regular Saturday morning effort (and the extra efforts that it prompts people to do mid week).

With 926 PBs over the course of our 45 parkruns it

Mirboo Ladies Winner July 8: Nicole Allen 33 points.

DTL: Sue Traill 27 points and Lia Brent 27 points.

NTP: 6th Barb Stimson, 13th Maree Thompson.

Korumburra White and Mardan Gold.

A match not to be missed.

Great bowling all.

Last Sunday saw us playing our Annual Tournament at Dumbalk.

Despite the weather everyone enjoyed a great day of bowls, and the hot soup at lunch time went down a real treat.

The winner for the first fill was Fred Rowsell’s team from the Warragul Club with Ron

Bravo volunteers: some of this week’s volunteers, from left, Georgina, Glenn, Mark, Shana and Nic.

shows that people are coming along and improving their results frequently.

Yes parkrun might be a little addictive - but the symptoms are all positive!

A massive thankyou to volunteers Nic Castle (timekeeper), Mick (tail runner) and Julie Jacobs (photographer), Mark Legg (tokens), Georgina Kibble (barcode scanning) and Shana Bremer (backup timer).

We are still looking for some volunteers in the next few weeks so if you can spare the time check out the roster on the website (http://www. parkrun.com.au/inverloch/ futureroster/) and send in an email if you can do it.

We are also looking to have pacers on August 1.

This is an opportunity to volunteer and still have a run.

We have some pacers already lined up but are still after anyone who can do the 20 minute, 32.5 minute, 35 minute or 40 minute pacer roles.

You would need to normally be able to cover the course a bit quicker than what you pace so that you can run it comfortably. If you can

do it then send in an email through the website.

We had all of the Beischer family at parkrun for the first time this week. Ed (17:36) was first over the line, his fourth first placing in five runs. Ben ran in third place (18:26) with Shannon Cox in second (18;25) and splitting the brothers. Tom ran in fifth place and Dad David, running his first parkrun, was in 15th place. Mum Caroline was our first female runner (the sixth time she has done so), pushing through with a sore calf to finish in 21:09 and sixth placing overall.

We had another 13 PBs this week - that’s almost one fifth of our runners getting a PB! Congratulations to Shannon Cox, Alli Hayes, Charli Burns, Robert Allen, Jenna Wale, Rikki Cole, Mark Burns, Heidi Peterson, Belinda Brewer, Kylie Burns, Sharon Dwyer, Samantha Salvador and Katherine Paterson on your new PB. See you at the stump this coming Saturday morning at 7:45 am.

Today’s full results and a complete event history can be found on the Inverloch parkrun Results Page.

The race for second place: Ben Beischer leads Shannon Cox early in the run.

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SPORT | NETBALL

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Alberton netball Results - Round 14 July 11

A Grade: DWWWW 24 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 77, Fish Creek 51 d MDU 27, Kilcunda-Bass 16 lt Toora 42, Korumburra-Bena 61 d Foster 28, Phillip Island 58 d Tarwin 36, Stony Creek 30 lt Dalyston 50.

B Grade: DWWWW 19 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 82, Fish Creek 38 lt MDU 43, Kilcunda-Bass 22 lt Toora 62, Korumburra-Bena 48 d Foster 45, Phillip Island 50 d Tarwin

34, Stony Creek 40 lt Dalyston 45.

C Grade: Fish Creek 20 lt MDU 25, Kilcunda-Bass 20 lt Toora 45, Korumburra-Bena 40 d Foster 23, Phillip Island 32 d Tarwin 23, Stony Creek 19 lt Dalyston 46.

17 & Under: DWWWW 23 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 42, Fish Creek 34 d MDU 25, Kilcunda-Bass 26 d Toora 19, Korumburra-Bena 24 d Foster 15, Phillip Island 35 d Tarwin 20, Stony Creek 8 lt Dalyston 65.

15 & Under: DWWWW

Front position: Inverloch-Kongwak’s J Smyth out-positions her Allies opponent, G Cartwright.

Photo by MalH Photography.

Inbound: Dalyston defender Tess Angarane, right, tries to spoil Stony Creek’s Olivia Cope. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

4 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 54, Fish Creek 17 lt MDU 37, Kilcunda-Bass 14 lt Toora 28, Korumburra-Bena 10 lt Foster 13, Phillip Island 33 d Tarwin 21, Stony Creek 4 lt Dalyston 51.

13 & Under: Korumburra-Bena 34 d Foster 5, Phillip Island 36 d Tarwin 0, Stony Creek 0 lt Dalyston 76.

Ladders

A Grade Kor-Bena ....................228.38 52 Dalyston .....................206.18 48 Foster..........................142.36 44 Fish Creek ..................136.85 36 Toora ..........................128.87 28 Inv-Kongwak .............100.37 24 Phillip Island .................99.61 24 MDU .............................93.10 20 Stony Creek...................92.46 20 Tarwin ...........................78.22 8 Kil-Bass.........................53.37 8 DWWWW.....................24.62 0 B Grade Kor-Bena ....................224.37 52 Inv-Kongwak .............191.80 48 Dalyston .....................147.87 40 Toora .......................... 117.84 34 Foster.......................... 119.96 32 MDU ...........................108.30 28 Phillip Island ............... 111.94 26 Fish Creek .....................97.13 20 Stony Creek...................94.18 16 Tarwin ...........................65.66 8 Kil-Bass.........................42.16 8 DWWWW.....................27.39 0 C Grade Kor-Bena ....................233.04 52 Dalyston .....................250.46 44 Toora ..........................160.32 44 Inv-Kongwak .............129.09 36 Stony Creek .................97.40 36 Phillip Island................97.23 24 MDU .............................85.30 24 Tarwin ...........................86.18 20 Fish Creek .....................73.10 20 Kil-Bass.........................51.54 8 Foster.............................55.96 4 DWWWW.......................0.00 0 17 & Under Fish Creek ..................215.71 44 Phillip Island..............168.40 44 Dalyston .....................216.87 42 Inv-Kongwak .............155.09 40 Foster..........................155.10 34 MDU ...........................127.51 32 Kor-Bena ..................... 117.24 28 Tarwin ...........................70.60 16 Kil-Bass.........................54.43 12 Stony Creek...................51.73 12 DWWWW.....................37.41 8 Toora .............................39.15 0 15 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............273.98 52 MDU ...........................316.67 48 Phillip Island..............163.96 40 Foster..........................159.50 40 Kor-Bena ....................185.87 36 Fish Creek ....................87.20 24 Tarwin ...........................76.40 20 Toora .............................75.16 20 Dalyston ........................87.97 16 Kil-Bass.........................52.82 12 DWWWW.....................41.31 4 Stony Creek...................14.39 0 13 & Under Inv-Kongwak .............438.53 48 Dalyston .....................420.62 48 Kor-Bena ....................325.69 44 Phillip Island..............146.20 32 Fish Creek ..................124.62 32 Toora ............................97.70 32 Stony Creek...................36.87 24 Foster.............................75.64 20 Tarwin ...........................27.17 20 DWWWW.......................0.00 0 Kil-Bass...........................0.00 0 MDU ...............................0.00 0

Gotcha: Parrots’ shooter Sarah McCahon leaps to take the lobbed pass. More at www.mdphotos.net

Parrots netball results Round 12 - July 11 Under 13

Leongatha 36 d Maffra 21 Awards: Baker’s Delight Chloe Brown, Network Video - Belle Grabham-Andrews.

Great win girls. It was really good, 36-21 our way. Everyone played the best game they could. Thanks C Graders for the great support. Go Parrots.

Under 15

Maffra 46 d Leongatha 26 Awards: Nagel’s Pharmacy - Brooke Materia, Pilates $10 cash - Amelia R. Well done to everyone,

an awesome effort, especially with tight defence. Make sure we keep our heads up girls and get ready for next week.

Under 17

Maffra 41 d Leongatha 32 Awards: South Gippsland Therapy Centre - Tilly Kilpin, Serafino’s Pizza- Sara Riseley.

Great game girls, everyone played their best game.

Awesome flow down the court and great defensive pressure. Great improvement on the last game. Let’s bring it on for next week girls. Well done everyone.

Mirboo North netball Round 13 results

A Grade: Mirboo North 69 d Yallourn Yallourn North 14.

Best: Ebony Best, Jess Gordon.

Great game in terrible conditions. Well done to Louisa Pratt on her first A Grade game for the season. We are looking forward to a big game next Sunday against Thorpy.

B Grade: Mirboo North 36 d Yallourn Yallourn North 31.

Best: Louisa Pratt, Haley Anderson.

What a fantastic win girls.

You all fought hard the whole game and deserved a win after a strong last quarter. Teamwork!

C Grade: Mirboo North 29 d Yallourn Yallourn North 15.

Best: Laura Robins, Kylie Peters.

A strong second half to run away with a convincing win. Great effort by everyone against a tougher than expected opposition in appalling

conditions.

D Grade: Mirboo North 29 drew Yallourn Yallourn North 29.

Best: Merryn Joustra, Riannah Irwin.

A wet day and poor passes led to a downhill slide. Nice to see Merryn out on the netball court again.

Under 17s: Mirboo North 20 d Yallourn Yallourn North 18.

Best: Monique Giardina, Toni Brand Great fight to come back after a slow start. It is lovely to see the things we have been working hard on pay off.

Thanks Arli and Charlie for stepping up to help us out.

Under 15s: Mirboo North 27 lt Yallourn Yallourn North 41.

Best: Charlie Chila, Arli Wilkins.

Strong start by the girls who fought hard all game. A wet court meant that fumbles and poor passes let us down.

Let’s work on backing each other up in the coming week.

LDNA umpires Saturday, July 18

In dispute: Kirra Smith and Emily Harrison contest the loose ball. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

In motion: Leongatha’s Nicolla Marriott looks for a passing option. More at www.mdphotos.net

11am: Michaeleah Stephens, Robyn Harris, Bridget Eldred, Georgia Edwards, Julie Grant, Jesseme Aronson, Phil Smith, Aleisha Wrigley, Erin Baudinette, Melinda McLennan, Barb Challis, Mary Gourlay, Maria Evison, Lisa Mildenhall.

12pm: Mariah Grant, Shelley Fixter, Amy Smith, Janice Sing, Karen Clarke, Emily Chadwick, Pat Kuhne, Maddi Wright, Jack Millar, Millie Hannon, Bec Vagg, Julie Grant.

1pm: Anna Patterson, Emma Smith, Anita Gourlay, Sam Anderson, Pat Kuhne, Phil Smith.

2.15pm: Lauren Baudinette, Sue Ritchie, Jack Millar, Erin Baudinette, Barb Challis, Lori McKenzie .

Any queries please contact Erin Baudinette 0448 487 492.

C Grade

Maffra 35 d Leongatha 29 Awards: Buzz Hair - Sandi Leask-Grylls, RSL - Paula Holt. Auction: Sandi Leask.

Disappointment all around ladies, lots of work to do at training. Let’s get back to basics and play some attacking netball. Train hard this week to get back on track.

B Grade

Leongatha 50 d Maffra 37 Awards: RSL - Jaqie Smith, Evans Petroleum Abby Dowd. Auction: Maddy Kerr.

In a battle of the birds

it was the Parrots who flew away with it over the Eagles.

It was a tough, quick game and the girls played hard right to the end. Great job by all.

A Grade

Leongatha 52 d Maffra 32 Awards: Evans Petroleum - Ali Rock, Voyage Fitness Laura Higgins. Auction: Kate Sperling.

Good win at Parrot Park, the girls looked strong from the beginning, putting up a solid defence and converting in the attacking end. Four quarters played well to the end. Great job girls.

Gippsland netball Results - Round 12

A Grade: Leongatha 52 d Maffra 32, Sale 55 d Wonthaggi Power 32, Drouin 45 lt Traralgon 40, Warragul 36 lt Bairnsdale 50, Morwell 36 d Moe 30.

B Grade: Leongatha 50 d Maffra 37, Sale 48 d Wonthaggi Power 37, Drouin 38 lt Traralgon 39, Warragul 34 lt Bairnsdale 46, Morwell 31 drew Moe 31.

C Grade: Leongatha 29 lt Maffra 35, Sale 40 d Wonthaggi Power 38, Drouin 23 lt Traralgon 35, Warragul 17 lt Bairnsdale 37, Morwell 22 lt Moe 26.

Under 17: Leongatha 32 lt Maffra 41, Sale 29 d Wonthaggi Power 19, Drouin 25 lt Traralgon 27, Warragul 23 lt Bairnsdale 38, Morwell 15 lt Moe 38.

Under 15: Leongatha 26 lt Maffra 46, Sale 33 d Wonthaggi Power 27, Drouin 33 drew Traralgon 33, Warragul 22 lt Bairnsdale 39, Morwell 11 lt Moe 32.

Under 13: Leongatha 36 d Maffra 21, Sale 39 lt Wonthaggi Power 43, Drouin 13 lt Traralgon 36, Warragul 0 lt Bairnsdale 66, Morwell 29 d Moe 7.

Ladders

A Grade Morwell ......................126.90 40 Drouin ........................153.83 38 Traralgon ...................141.02 36 Leongatha .................. 116.17 32 Sale ............................. 118.85 26 Moe .............................108.19 24 Maffra............................95.72 24 Wonthaggi Power ..........80.68 12 Bairnsdale .....................82.82 8 Warragul ........................39.78 0

B Grade Traralgon ...................152.49 48 Leongatha ..................142.76 36 Moe ............................. 113.30 30 Wonthaggi Power ...... 115.42 28 Sale .............................101.78 28 Morwell ....................... 115.18 26 Drouin .........................121.02 24 Bairnsdale .....................72.67 16 Maffra............................73.76 4 Warragul ........................47.29 0 C Grade Traralgon ...................141.34 36 Wonthaggi Power ...... 112.40 34 Bairnsdale ..................128.21 32 Leongatha ..................109.52 32 Moe ............................. 115.34 28 Sale.............................. 110.24 28 Morwell ....................... 110.92 26 Drouin ...........................86.22 16 Maffra............................78.65 8 Warragul ........................35.78 0 Under 17 Sale .............................188.00 42 Moe .............................140.72 40 Maffra ........................138.85 34 Traralgon ...................134.02 32 Drouin ........................145.96 30 Bairnsdale ................... 117.81 24 Wonthaggi Power ........ 110.17 20 Leongatha......................60.08 12 Warragul ........................55.69 6 Morwell .........................30.92 0 Under 15 Maffra ........................261.04 46 Drouin ........................160.83 38 Sale .............................134.85 36 Traralgon ...................145.99 32 Wonthaggi Power ......122.44 30 Moe ...............................96.95 26 Bairnsdale .....................82.48 16 Leongatha......................61.51 12 Warragul ........................47.23 4 Morwell .........................38.64 0 Under 13 Traralgon ...................239.06 40 Wonthaggi Power ......216.30 40 Sale .............................193.49 40 Bairnsdale ..................227.40 36 Maffra ..........................86.76 24 Morwell .........................96.45 20 Leongatha......................81.75 20 Drouin ...........................64.64 12 Moe ...............................39.34 8 Warragul ........................15.20 0

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FOOTBALL | SPORT

thestar.com.au • Mirboo North versus Yallourn Yallourn North

No nails left to bite at Tigerland TOP of the table, Yallourn Yallourn North, desperately hung on to beat Mirboo North by a point, in particularly nasty weather at Tigerland on Saturday.

Ironically, just a week earlier, the mighty Tigers had snatched victory by the same margin against Newborough.

Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Yall-Yall North....... 187.18 46 Yinnar ................... 187.40 38 Mirboo North ........ 145.19 38 Newborough ......... 126.27 36 Thorpdale ............... 87.56 26 Trafalgar ................. 113.08 24 Morwell East ............ 86.77 20 Yarragon .................. 70.94 16 Boolarra ................... 60.58 16 Hill End .................... 45.82 0

RESERVES LADDER Yinnar ................... 194.27 40 Newborough ......... 182.26 40 Yall-Yall North....... 243.15 36 Mirboo North ........ 117.77 36 Morwell East........... 93.59 32 Thorpdale ................ 91.69 24 Trafalgar ................... 74.10 18 Yarragon .................. 72.85 18 Hill End .................... 46.21 12 Boolarra ................... 39.04 4

THIRDS LADDER Mirboo North ........ 317.36 52 Yinnar ................... 309.16 48 Yarragon ............... 211.50 40 Yall-Yall North......... 93.87 30 Trafalgar ................. 95.66 28 Newborough .......... 113.18 24 Thorpdale ................ 76.76 18 Morwell East ............ 35.81 12 Boolarra .................. 26.79 8

FOURTHS LADDER Newborough ......... 620.56 52 Hill End ................. 294.57 48 Trafalgar ............... 232.31 40 Yinnar ................... 176.96 36 Mirboo North .......... 72.62 24 Thorpdale ................ 48.41 24 Yall-Yall North .......... 26.58 20 Morwell East ............ 29.35 8

Last season YYN was winless and in the corresponding encounter, Mirboo North romped home by 142 points on its journey towards back-to-back premierships.

This year, with five rounds remaining, the rejuvenated Bombers are two games clear of Yinnar and Mirboo North and confidently heading into next month’s finals.

Who said the topsy turvy world of country footy isn’t stranger than fiction?

In this low scoring contest in such atrocious conditions, all players from both sides courageously gave every milligram of energy they could muster for 100 minutes.

All the while, the mercury struggled to reach double figures, it poured rain and the oval’s surface became soggier and muddier.

This wasn’t a match for the faint hearted or a hobbledehoy unable to apply the blowtorch.

The winning Bombers failed to register a major in the last half and neither side produced a multiple goal scorer.

In fact, the only goal following the main break came

from Mirboo North’s Kris Berchtold, when he received a 50 metre penalty for being man-handled, after a brilliant mark forward of centre.

Former 198cm St Kilda 10-gamer, Barry Brooks, kicked the opening goal for the visitors, but thereafter, he was eclipsed by the Tigers’ up and coming full back, Brad Richards.

Three successive goals

by Josh Taylor, Jack Robertson and Shane Peters, set up a handy 11 point advantage for Mirboo North at quarter time.

The Bombers gained the ascendency in the second term, when unanswered majors from Tyler Brown, Adam Bailey and Darcy Shellcott, put them 10 points in front at half time.

Overhead marking and disposal efficiency were hindered in the slop, with the water logged football, slipperier than a Berry’s Creek eel.

Everyday drills involving linking up and overlap play where 150 metres are regularly gained in the dry, were almost impossible to string together.

Mirboo North was severe-

SENIORS Yallourn-Yall Nth 4.10.34 d Mirboo North 4.9.33

THIRDS Mirboo North 14.6.90 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 5.2.32

Yallourn-Yallourn North goals: B. Brooks 1, A. Bailey 1, D. Shellcot 1, T. Brown 1.

Yallourn-Yallourn North best: A. Bailey, T. Brown, J. Demetrios, T. Hutton, B. Burnett, D. Pol. Mirboo North goals: K. Berchtold 1, S. Peters 1, J. Robertson 1, J. Taylor 1.

Mirboo North best: J. Robertson, B. Richards, S. Peters, D. Taylor, K. Berchtold, I. Abas.

Mirboo North goals: J. Richards 6, C. Williams 2, J. Buxton 2, Z. Porter 1, R. Peter 1, A. Irwin 1, R. Oddy 1.

Mirboo North best: K. Wilson, J. Moro, J. Hohmann, J. Richards, J. Buxton, J. Best.

Yallourn-Yallourn North goals: L. Carr 2, R. Reid 1, A. Kelly 1, A. Lowater 1.

Yallourn-Yallourn North best: B. Twaddle, L. Telehin, A. Kelly, D. Martini, B. Thompson, M. Dobson.

RESERVES Mirboo North 6.3.39 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 5.7.37

FOURTHS Mirboo North 17.13.115 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 6.5.41

Mirboo North goals: P. Taylor 2, A. Soplakow 1, C. Dalliston 1, J. McDuffie 1, D. Banks 1.

Mirboo North best: J. Alexander, L. Gervasi, P. Taylor, J. Grande, A. McCarthy.

Yallourn-Yallourn North goals: R. Kearns 2, M. Taplin 1, R. Keyhoe 1, M. Thorburn 1.

Yallourn-Yallourn North best: R. Kearns, D. Walsh, R. Byrne, S. Gore, M. Taplin, L. Nelson.

Mirboo North goals: C. White 4, A. Miller 4, R. Lowrie 4, D. Weir 2, T. Paterson 1, J. Mason 1.

Mirboo North best: R. Lowrie, C. Rudling, C. White, T. Reiske, J. Mason, J. Barry.

Yallourn-Yallourn North goals: R. Lacey 2, A. Lowater 2, S. Pearless 1, Z. Keenan 1.

Yallourn-Yallourn North best: R. Lacey, H. McDonald, N. Luke, T. Hender, D. Lougheed, G. Price.

Slippery ball: both Mirboo North’s Jake Nash and his YYN opponent miss the mark with ruckman Isaac Abas following the flight of the ball in support. ly restricted when renowned in-and-under scrapper, Simon Busuttil, was forced from the field with a hand injury in the third quarter.

More often than not, it was one movement forward and another two back, with incessant tackling pressure forcing ball carriers into uturns, slewed kicks and hospital hand passes.

Stacks on the mill were prominent and there were arms and legs going everywhere at the near endless repeat stoppages.

Robertson, Peters and skipper, Damien Turner, were exceptional down low for the Tigers, whilst Bailey, Brown and the evergreen Barrie Burnett, were impact on-ballers for YYN. Daniel Taylor, Richards, Dwayne Gunn, Tristan Salerno and Berchtold continued to work hard in defence and restricted the Bombers to rushed behinds only.

As well as winning his fair share of hit outs, teenage ruckman, Isaac Abas,

displayed deft soccer skills in the wet and held crucial chest marks for the Tigers.

Mirboo North had the ball in its forward arc for much of the final term, in which the scoreless Bombers fought tooth and nail for possession.

However, despite their relentless endeavor, the Tigers couldn’t manufacture the extra goal they needed to snatch the four points.

Mirboo North travels to Thorpdale this Sunday, July 19, where the annual Bright/ St Ellen Memorial Shield will be decided.

Triple senior premiership utility, Dom Pinneri, will play his 150th senior game for the Tigers.

It’s also the VCFL Work Safe Victoria’s, Game of the Month, where special guests, David Parkin and Sharelle McMahon, will make presentations to the winning Senior football and A Grade netball teams.

Reserves With Jed Alexander, Luke Gervasi and James Grande

consistently showing the way, Mirboo North gritted its teeth and led at every change.

It was then the Bombers’ turn to dominate and when they hit the front in the final quarter, they seemed to have the game under their wing.

Following big inputs from Rod Kearns, Dale Walshe and Riley Byrne, it appeared 2014’s winless wooden spooners and this season’s league leaders, were set to record their 10th win from 13 matches.

However, a timely goal from a 50-metre penalty by playing coach, Dale Banks at the 13 minute mark, reduced the Tigers’ deficit to four points.

Then, in driving rain, the coup de grace occurred for the Tigers; Luke Gervasi charged forward and drove a long kick to Andrew Soplakow, who marked near the left behind post and then goaled, with less than three minutes left on the clock.

The Tigers were two points ahead and their ex-

ceptional human endeavor secured their ninth victory, to maintain fourth spot on the ladder.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Newborough 14.7.91 d Boolarra 4.4.28 Yarragon 12.4.76 d Thorpdale 3.6.24 Trafalgar 4.15.39 d Morwell East 4.5.29 Yinnar 25.11.161 d Hill End 6.5.41 RESERVES Newborough 21.8.134 d Boolarra 1.8.14 Thorpdale 8.10.58 d Yarragon 0.2.2 Morwell East 7.5.47 d Trafalgar 6.10.46 Yinnar 7.18.60 d Hill End 0.0.0 THIRDS Newborough 16.15.111 d Boolarra 7.5.47 Yarragon 15.13.103 d Thorpdale 5.4.34 Trafalgar 9.9.63 d Morwell East 4.2.26 FOURTHS Trafalgar 15.13.103 d Morwell East 5.6.36 Hill End 11.8.74 d Yinnar 2.2.14

• Cycling - Leongatha

Trepidation gives way to reasonable conditions THE grim weather forecasts for Saturday afternoon had club members in trepidation for the afternoon race, however, the weather gods sent the weather around the Kernot Valley venue and racing was held in reasonable conditions.

A small shower impacted some riders at the start whilst elsewhere around the Woodleigh-St Helier-Grantville-Almurta circuit it remained fine for the two laps of racing.

There were 16 starters for the Senior race and only two starters for the Junior ride as the school holidays and a Junior tour at Eildon impacted numbers.

The scratch duo of Brett Franklin and Thomas McFarlane were chasing riders at four minutes (four), 10 minutes (five), 15 minutes (three) and a

duo on limit at 20 minutes.

The trio on 15 minutes (Steve Wilson, Morgan Barnes and Kerry Pritchard) had almost caught the limit duo after the first lap and still had a gap of around six minutes to scratch.

However, they still had one more climb up the hills at St Helier.

In their favour was the loss of scratch rider Thomas McFarlane for the last lap leaving Brett to chase down the four minute bunch alone.

At the Grantville turn on the last lap, Steve Wilson was leading Morgan Barnes with Kerry Pritchard 15 seconds in arrears. They had a gap of around two minutes on the survivors of the four minute bunch (Will Lumby and Peter Hollins) with Brett Franklin just about to make contact.

That small lead was enough to see them sprint for the win with Morgan Barnes taking the win in one hour 25.43 minutes from Steve Wilson.

Brett Franklin sprinted in for third and fastest time (one hour 22.02 minutes) ahead of

Will Lumby and Peter Hollins.

Next home in sixth was Kerry Pritchard, followed by Rod Cheyne, Michael Park, Leigh Stott and rounding out the top 10 was Bernadette Fitzgerald.

The two Juniors rode one lap of the circuit with Thomas Fitzgerald sprinting to the win ahead of Kaleb Jans.

Their time was one hour, two minutes, 50 seconds.

Next weekend the club will be running time trials at Outtrim followed by a hill climb up Mt Misery.

The club will also run State Time trials for the para cyclists.

The club’s Alex Welsh will be hoping for a win on home

turf.

The flat run to Leongatha South and return should be a breeze compared to hand cycling up the hills to Mardan.

On the weekend Harrison, Oliver and Grace McLean and Austin Timmins raced the Eildon Junior Tour.

This is a well supported event with some riders coming

Action: scratch riders Brett Franklin and Thomas McFarlane with Kevin Feely (four minutes) enter Stewart Road on the first lap of the Kernot circuit on Saturday.

from interstate and along with the cold conditions over the weekend it was a challenging race outing.

Oliver placed midfield in the Men’s 15 B Grade field, Grace slotted in at around the seventh placed rider in the Women’s 17 field, Harrison rode well in his Men’s 19 time trial with a ninth place, punc-

tured in the second stage and had a third in the last stage.

It was a similar mix for Austin in the Men’s 17 with an average time trial followed by a second place in stage two and leading the sprint out early in stage three but fading to sixth place.

Well done riders.

Winners’ group: from left, second Steve Wilson, first Morgan Barnes, third Brett Franklin and Junior winner Thomas Fitzgerald.

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Sea Eagles impressive A SIX goal haul to Lucas McMillan set up an impressive win for Inverloch Kongwak over the Allies at Alberton West.

Wet and greasy conditions greeted the senior teams at the Devon oval after a huge downpour during the final quarter of the reserves on Saturday.

The Allies were with-

out Justin Marriott who was selected in the Victorian 2 Country squad which defeated the VAFA at Bendigo by 29 points.

Injuries to key players further depleted the home

side and the wet conditions certainly dampened their game. IK was just too good with the wet weather ball handling.

Allies’ Nolan kicked the first goal of the game

but it was all IK after that with Lucas McMillan starring at full forward for the visitors. The Allies failed to get the ball out of the middle.

On the other hand IK

Options are few: Inverloch Kongwak’s Adam Cross looks for a way out on the boundary line.

ran in two’s and three’s and always had a spare player to find McMillan within range.

On several occasions during the second term the home side got to within range but double teaming on Nolan allowed Withers to take two strong marks at vital times to turn the tide.

By half time IK had opened up a six goal lead and in the darkness and heavy rain it would be hard to breach.

The Allies began the second half with several positional changes and they responded well with two quick goals by Josh Becker and Hayden Egerton and things looked promising.

In turn IK stacked its back line and the game became an ugly, rugby style struggle with packs and pile ups forming.

Wade Stoitse and Nick Pollock tried hard to get the ball forward for the Allies but the IK defenders stood firm and in two minutes the ball was in its forward area and two more goals to McMillan gave them breathing space.

As the three quarter time siren sounded Becker and Jesse Lamont broke the tackles and Atkins

fired the ball to the pocket where Anthony Sigeti was able to score.

The final term saw both teams go through the motions as the game had already been won.

IK host Fish Creek this week and could steal the win while the Allies also have a good chance against Foster with key player Justin Marriott back.

SENIORS

Inverloch-Kongwak 13.8.86 Allies 6.7.43 Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: L. McMillan 6, O. Toussaint 2, C. McCaughan 2, D. Lawton 1, A. Cross 1, T. Wyatt 1 Allies Goals: B. Corrie 1, H. Egerton 1, R. Marriott 1, B. Nolan 1, A. Sigeti 1, J. Becker 1 Inverloch-Kongwak Best: A. Cross, C. Casey, C. McCaughan, R. Clark, L. Rankin, S. Buxton Allies Best: D. Batson, S. RichardsGill, R. Marriott, J. Becker, H. Egerton, W. Stoitse RESERVES

Inverloch-Kongwak 12.12.84 Allies 1.1.7 Leading Goalkickers: N. Cairns 2, B. Hayes 2, A. Dowie 2 IK Best: L. Johnson, B. Huitema, N. Cairns, A. Dowie, B. Hayes, S. Joma Allies Best: A. Banks, A. Peebles, M. Watson, O. Henderson, S. Thomas, K. Skarratt FOURTHS

Inverloch-Kongwak 18.15.123 Allies 0.0.0 Leading Goalkickers: T. Simpson 4, M. Toussaint 4 IK Best: M. Toussaint, J. Vanderpligt, C. McLean, T. Simpson, J. Dawson, E. Purnell Allies Best: H. Hoppner, D. Vicino, L. Maher, A. Dean, Z. Cook, K. Vicino

Taylors on song at Island THE Taylors, James and Jack, were on fire in Phillip Island’s big win over a disappointing Tarwin Sharks on Saturday.

In front: Brandon Nolan (Allies) does well to hold on to the ball although his opponent is too late on the scene.

Dyson appointed Bombers’ leader STOPPED on the run by coach James Hird, Dyson Heppell is asked, rhetorically it has to be said as the answer appears to already be known, “You’re going to be captain – for the rest of the year?”

Heppell replies, “No worries.”

Hird encourages Heppell to do it in his own style.

He says that while Jobe Watson has been a good captain for him he tells Dyson to put his own imprint on the team and “the team is going to play the way you want them to.”

Captain pick: Dyson Heppell will lead the Bombers on the field for the rest of the season. Heppell captained his side as it won its first match in weeks, by nine points against Melbourne.

Sea eagle in flight: Tom Wyatt takes a strong mark, then turned and goaled for Inverloch late in the last quarter.

James booted five and Jack, 4 as the Islanders went on a rampage, defeating the Sharks by a whopping 117 points.

The writing was on the wall early as the Island booted 5.3 to Tarwin’s one straight goal in the opening term.

The second quarter tightened up and proved to be the Sharks best as it held the Island to just three goals and at half time it was Phillip Island 8.5 to Tarwin’s 2.0 But the second quarter effort came at great cost to Tarwin when it lost both Kilsbys through injury; Stuart having injured his shoulder and John doing a hamstring. Nick Lomax also suffered an injury to his hip.

Stuart is the Sharks key backman and John the key forward so this hurt the Sharks hard; the side also battling with about 10 other injuries to senior players including Tom Kiely (shoulder) who looks set to miss the rest of the season.

Any chance Tarwin had of getting into the match vanished during the third term when the Island booted six goals, whilst for the third quarter in a row Tarwin could only kick one goal.

Things went from bad to worse in the last quarter for the Sharks as the Island went on a rampage booting 7.2 to Tarwin’s no score.

As expected both Taylors figured in the Island’s best list but overall Michael Duiker was the best player afield with Mark Griffin, Johan Van Zanen and Aaron Edwards in there as well.

For the Sharks, there were very few solid contributors for the

four quarters but mention to Ben Chalmers at half back and through the middle for a top job.

Also to Jacko Bloom who played on one of the leading goalkickers in the AFL, Beau Runnalls, keeping him to just three goals in 21 scored. Nathan McRae in the ruck and Chris Hay on ball put in solid efforts.

The Sharks will need to regroup quickly and hope to have its coach Hayden Browne back again for the big clash against Stony Creek at Tarwin this Saturday.

The Island will again play at home this Saturday, against near rivals Kilcunda Bass.

SENIORS

C. Brown, A. Russell, P. Houston, T. Giroud THIRDS

Phillip Island 21.11.137 Tarwin 3.2.20 Phillip Island Goals: J. Taylor 5, J. Taylor 4, B. Runnalls 3, A. Edwards 3, M. Duiker 1, J. Weir 1, J. Robinson 1, J. Van Zanen 1, A. Duyker 1, A. Durand 1 Tarwin Goals: B. Williamson 1, J. Kilsby 1, J. Norton 1 Phillip Island Best: M. Duiker, J. Taylor, M. Griffin, J. Van Zanen, J. Taylor, A. Edwards Tarwin Best: B. Chalmers, J. Bloom, N. McRae, C. Hay, R. Houston, W. Lomax RESERVES

Phillip Island 17.15.117 Tarwin 0.3.3 Leading Goalkicker: N. Marsh 3 PI Best: A. Behre, Z. Wagner, S. McIntyre, N. Marsh, B. Potter, J. Henzen Tarwin Best: N. McRae, B. Launder,

Phillip Island 19.17.131 Tarwin 1.0.6 Leading Goalkicker: B. Insall 5 PI Best: R. Marshall, J. Piera, Z. Jankowicz, J. Keating, C. Epifano, M. Fletcher Tarwin Best: S. Wallace, J. Carmody, J. Norton, C. Brown, J. Dunn, L. Anderson FOURTHS

Phillip Island 12.5.77 Tarwin 1.1.7 Leading Goalkickers: M. Freeman 3, M. Mattock 3 PI Best: M. Mattock, R. Weinzierl, N. Anderson, B. Anderson, C. Thompson, N. Bee-Hickman Tarwin Best: D. Garnham, T. Van der Kolk, D. Mancarella, T. Carmody, J. McDonald, A. Lacanaria

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thestar.com.au • Fish Creek versus MDU

Fish Creek jump to third after strong win against MDU FISH Creek made a major move on the Alberton Football League ladder on the weekend with a 37 point win over MDU at Terrill Park on Saturday.

The Kangaroos have jumped to third spot, leap frogging their opponents in a powerful display in wet and windy conditions.

The first quarter was tight, with neither side able to stamp any real ascendency in the pouring rain.

As the precipitation eased so did MDU’s pressure and the Creek was able to kick away with a few handy goals in the second quarter.

It was a day of classic hard in-and-under football, and the home side brought more aggression to the contest which was ultimately

the deciding factor.

The Kangaroos kept the visitors scoreless in the second quarter and were able to skip away to a solid lead at the main break.

Despite a dominant performance in the ruck from the Demons’ Michael Smith, the home side’s midfielders were able to get their hands on the football and initiate plenty of forward forays.

Industrious performances from Ashley Snooks and Callan Park who were able to find plenty of the ball throughout the game set the tone for their teammates early.

Sam Sperling was electric up forward for Fish Creek, bagging three goals and igniting a passionate crowd.

At the other end it was MDU’s new recruit Josh Swift scoring six of his

club’s eight goals.

At half time Fish Creek coach Kevin Barnes implored his charges to continue their good form and take charge of the match.

While the scoreboard didn’t show it the home side was able to continue on with its control of the

ball.

In a two goal apiece third quarter the game hardly broke open, but it was the lock down the Kangaroos needed as it left the Demons needing plenty to do in the last term.

MDU started the last quarter in spirited fashion

SENIORS

Fishy Best: A. Ireland, J. Buckland, L. Eade, D. Britton, C. O’Neill THIRDS Fish Creek 24.2.146 M.D.U. 1.1.7 Leading Goalkicker: J. Macri 8 Fishy Best: J. Macri, B. Harfield/ Park, M. McGannon, B. Pulham, T. Price, D. Ryan M.D.U. Best: M. Olden, E. Stephenson, B. Schulz, W. Horvath, J. Riley, R. Schulz FOURTHS

Fish Creek 12.18.90 M.D.U. 8.5.53 Fish Creek Goals: J. Smith 3, S. Sperling 3, J. Staley 2, G. Staley 1, J. Rouda 1, A. Snooks 1, R. Staley 1 M.D.U. Goals: J. Swift 6, T. Wightman 1, T. McDermott 1 Fish Creek Best: A. Snooks, J. Brooks, C. Park, J. Smith, S. Sperling, R. Staley M.D.U. Best: J. Kennedy, B. Thomas, J. Swift, J. Hughes, T. Corry, M. Smith RESERVES

M.D.U. 10.11.71 Fish Creek 3.2.20 Leading Goalkickers: T. Trotman 3, N. Hillam 3 M.D.U. Best: R. Livingstone, C. Harris, M. East, M. Olden, S. Horvath, D. Campbell

kicking the first two goals, but a couple of answering goals from the Creek steadied the ship and it ran out the game on top.

The win sends Fish Creek to third on the ladder, ahead of MDU by percent-

age and half a game clear of Stony Creek.

The main pack is still chasing the real leaders Phillip Island and Dalyston, who are two and four games clear respectively.

Playing the ball: Fish Creek’s Sam Sperling leads MDU’s Brent Arnup to the ball.

Handball: Fish Creek’s Callan Park and MDU’s Sam Wilson vie for the ball in this contest.

Kilcunda Bass Roughead waits bring home a win While the forecast rain held off, KB took the dry home ground advantage to make a comeback following its round 13 loss to Dalyston.

The first term saw KB lead Toora 29 to eight in what would be an ongoing lead for KB throughout the game. With few injuries on the side, KB fought steadily despite its eighth position on the ladder.

Living up to his potential, KB’s Dakin played strong at full-forward, marking at every opportunity and booting nine goals for KB. The return of 2014’s best and fairest midfielder Endres saw KB return to full form. KB wing Scott SENIORS

Kilcunda-Bass 18.18.126 Toora 5.12.42

Toora Best: D. Hanratty, T. Need, J. Vitols, C. Hilder, N. Nicholls, A. Jenkins THIRDS

Kilcunda-Bass Goals: J. Dakin 9, D. Crawford 2, O. Buntine 2, A. Nooy 1, A. Miller 1, T. Smith 1, C. Endres 1, J. Cochrane 1 Toora Goals: J. Maurilli-Pullin 2, J. Weston 2, J. Griffin 1 Kilcunda-Bass Best: J. Dakin, M. Edwards, C. Endres, A. Nooy, B. Law, J. Andersen Toora Best: J. Weston, E. Stuchbery, J. Griffin, P. Grant, L. Toner, M. Harris RESERVES

Kilcunda-Bass 23.16.154 Toora 1.0.6

Kilcunda-Bass 18.12.120 Toora 2.1.13

Leading Goalkicker: L. Alford 3 KB Best: J. Rosenow, B. Adwell, L. Alford, W. Lindsay, P. Booth, B. Jones Toora Best: A. Hewson, C. Walker, J. Cripps, F. Cashmore, J. Platt, J. Cecchini

Leading Goalkicker: D. Bettles 5 KB Best: T. Bone, G. Wallace, S. Parker, M. Andersen, D. Bettles

Leading Goalkicker: J. Black 6 KB Best: M. Homer, J. Black, M. Whitham, S. Watson, R. Cousins, R. Scapin Toora Best: T. Koolen, L. Ireland, M. Macphail, B. Welsh, J. Vening, J. Vitols FOURTHS

Kilcunda-Bass 16.23.119 Toora 1.0.6

the study of the effects of UV radiation on skin cells and the role it plays in the development of skin cancer.

He warned that people working or playing in the sun in winter should follow the same ‘Slip, Slop, Slap’ precautions practised by most people outdoors in summer.

“It doesn’t matter if you are playing sport, working or relaxing, the sun can be as deadly in winter as it is in summer and people who are exposed to it during the colder darker months need to be as vigilant as for they should be for the rest of the year.

Jarryd Roughead says of himself as a fair skinned redhead how vigilant he has been about protecting himself in the sun.

Roughead joins a long list of prominent Australians who have been treated for skin cancer.

Australian cricketer Michael Clarke, Hollywood heart-throb Hugh Jackman, Melbourne businessman Ron Walker and fashion designer Alannah Hill have all successfully been treated for the potentially deadly disease.

Melanoma is the most common form of cancer found in Australians aged 15-39.

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Jarryd Roughead said hearing that he had a melanoma came as “a massive surprise.”

The lesion on his lip he first noticed five months previous to his surgery had not been healing and the dermatologist who diagnosed the melanoma operated to remove it the following day.

With a ‘fair chunk’ taken out of his bottom lip Roughead’s diet has been limited to soup and liquids and training is in retreat until the chances of receiving a blow opening up the wound have passed.

RMIT University’s skin cancer expert, associate professor Terry Piva said, “Damage from the sun can be as deadly in winter as it is in summer.

“Anyone can suffer skin cancer and their exposure to sun in winter is potentially just as dangerous as it may be in summer months, when we tend to be outside more,’’ Professor Piva said.

“At any time of the year, people at risk are advised to take every precaution to prevent damage to their skin from the sun.’’

The Head of RMIT University’s Skin Biology Laboratory, Professor Piva is a specialist in

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Round 13: July 18 Wonthaggi v Moe Warragul v Morwell Bairnsdale v Leongatha Maffra v Drouin Traralgon v Sale

ALBERTON Round 15: July 18 Phillip Is v Kilcunda-Bass Dalyston v Kor-Bena I-K v Fish Creek MDU v Toora Foster v DWWWW Tarwin v Stony Creek

battled Toora’s Grant throughout the game while Edwards duelled to lock down Toora’s Weston, securing the field for KB. KB continued on its winning streak, with a halftime score of 66 versus Toora on 16.

Toora fought hard in the third term, but KB’s defence was too strong and only saw Toora score two goals.

Fulltime saw KB conquer Toora 126 to 42, with a massive margin seen by Dakin’s high scores and the efforts of other best on players Edwards, Endres, Nooy, Law and Anderson all playing strong games.

This Saturday will see KB battle head to head against arch rival Phillip Island, ensuring a tough game against the dominant team.

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Round 14: July 18 Morwell East v Yarragon Yinnar v Trafalgar Yall-Yall North v Boolarra Newborough v Hill End Sunday, July 19 Thorpdale v Mirboo North (Game of the month)

THIS WEEKEND

KILCUNDA-BASS came out in good conditions with a plan to attack rival Toora at last Saturday’s match.

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Dalyston ......13 0 0 342.66 52 Phillip Is......11 2 0 232.95 44 Fish Creek....9 4 0 126.09 36 MDU...........9 4 0 112.78 36 Stony Creek ..8 4 1 118.47 34 Foster .........7 6 0 82.58 28 Tarwin ........... 6 7 0 111.33 24 Kil-Bass......... 4 8 1 88.78 18 Inv-K’wak ...... 4 9 0 70.99 16 DWWWW ...... 4 9 0 68.54 16 Toora... .......... 2 11 0 47.46 8 Kor-Bena ....... 0 13 0 31.91 0

Dalyston ......13 1 0 413.23 52 Phillip Is......12 1 0 561.15 48 Tarwin ........10 3 0 207.06 40 Kor-Bena .....8 4 1 156.96 34 MDU...........8 5 0 130.92 32 Stony Creek ..7 6 0 123.70 28 Inv-K’wak ...... 5 7 1 79.69 22 Fish Creek ..... 4 8 1 50.67 18 Foster ............ 4 9 0 44.13 16 DWWWW ...... 3 10 0 33.83 1 2 Kil-Bass......... 2 10 1 61.75 10 Toora ... ......... 0 13 0 22.83 0 GOALKICKERS L. Wall (Dalyston) .............. (1) 46 K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (0) 32 M. Green (Stony Ck) .......... (3) 28 L. Anderson (Tarwin) ......... (0) 22 S. McIntyre (Phillip Is) ....... (1) 22 B. Wallace (Kil-Bass).......... (2) 22 L. Woolford (Phillip Is)....... (2) 21 J. Krohn (MDU).................. (0) 21 M. Lindsay (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0) 20 D. Britton (Fish Ck) ............ (0) 17 J. Brooker (Dalyston) ......... (0) 17 T. Cameron (Tarwin)........... (0) 17 S. Brett (Foster) ................. (0) 17

FOOTY DRAWS

THE football world still waits in hope to hear the words, “All clear”.

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GOALKICKERS M. Kraska (Dalyston) ......... (2) 94 B. Runnalls (Phillip Is) ....... (3) 78 L. McMillan (Inv-K’wak) ..... (6) 41 J. Swift (MDU) ................... (6) 40 T. Keily (Tarwin) ................. (0) 35 S. Sperling (Fish Ck) .......... (3) 35 C. Hay (Tarwin) .................. (0) 31 B. Nolan (DWWWW) .......... (1) 30 G. Parker (Dalyston) .......... (5) 25 D. Granger (Foster) ............ (2) 23

Fish Creek 21.8.134 M.D.U. 1.3.9 Leading Goalkicker: S. Flanders 9 Fishy Best: S. Flanders, J. Standfield, A. Farrell, C. Buckland, L. Cocksedge, B. Hams M.D.U. Best: B. Thorson, M. Hoober, J. Pearn, M. Rowe, J. Hastings, M. Gammon

SENIORS

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ELLINBANK Round 13: July 18 Lang Lang v v Nyora Nar Nar Goon v Catani Nilma Darnum v Cora Lynn Poowong v Bunyip Neerim South - bye

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Phillip Is 11 1 0 360.71 44 Won Power 11 1 0 208.90 44 Corner Inlet 6 6 0 153.24 28 Kor-Bena 6 6 0 148.60 24 Inv-K’wak 6 6 0 124.53 24 Dalyston 4 8 0 66.29 16 L’gatha Jnr 3 9 0 52.62 12 Kil-Bass......... 0 12 0 5.70 0 GOALKICKERS N. Anderson (Won Pwr) ..... (2) 27 K. Pavlou (Foster) .............. (0) 20 M. Nicholas (Kor-Bena) ...... (2) 17 S. Tessari (Won Pwr).......... (0) 14 L. Cocksedge (Foster) ........ (0) 14 J. Stewart (Kor-Bena)......... (0) 13 C. Russell (Leon Jnr) ......... (1) 12 E. Anitonia (Dalys) ............. (0) 10 D. Stewart (Kor-Bena) ....... (1) 10 H. Smith (Phillip Is) ........... (2) 10

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L’gatha Jnr ...10 1 0 224.61 40 Corner Inlet ..10 2 0 223.03 40 Inv-K’wak.....9 3 0 268.64 36 Phillip Is......5 6 0 91.27 20 Won Power ...5 7 0 80.00 20 Kil-Bass ......4 8 0 73.52 16 Kor-Bena ....... 4 8 0 65.35 16 Dalyston ........ 0 12 0 5.31 0 GOALKICKERS Z. Duursma (Foster) ........... (1) 20 J. Burns (Leon Jnr) ............ (1) 16 T. Burt (Leon Jnr) ............... (0) 15 D. Berryman (Foster) ......... (1) 11 T. Hanily (Leon Jnr)............ (0) 10 A. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) 10 B. Silvester (Inv-K’wak)...... (2) 9 N. Beavis (Leon Jnr) .......... (0) 9 B. Senior-Gibson (Won P).. (1) 9 T. Daldy (Foster)................. (3) 8

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Inv-K’wak.....10 2 0 344.82 44 Fish Creek....10 2 0 322.08 44 Dalyston ......10 2 0 221.27 44 Kil-Bass ......8 4 0 235.38 36 Foster .........7 5 0 133.17 32 Kor-Bena .....6 6 0 180.13 28 Phillip Is ........ 6 6 0 150.00 28 MDU.............. 5 7 0 112.18 24 Toora ............. 2 9 0 29.81 16 Tarwin ........... 1 10 0 21.53 16 Stony Creek... 0 12 0 15.65 12 DWWWW ...... 0 0 0 0.00 0 GOALKICKERS J. Macri (Fish Ck) ............... (8) 33 D. Crook (Kor-Bena)........... (3) 33 D. Brosnan (Dalyston)........ (7) 30 B. Insall (Phillip Is)............. (5) 27 H. McInnes (Inv-K’wak) ..... (0) 26 Z. Caughey (Inv-K’wak) ...... (0) 26 J. Black (Kil-Bass) .............. (6) 25 X. Duursma (Foster) .......... (1) 22 T. Van Dyke (Foster) ........... (0) 22 S. Flanders (Fish Ck) .......... (4) 22

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Inv-K’wak.....11 2 0 498.98 44 Fish Creek....10 2 0 400.82 44 Dalyston ......10 3 0 553.23 40 Phillip Is......10 3 0 326.81 40 Kil-Bass ......8 4 1 266.55 34 Foster .........8 5 0 218.69 32 Tarwin ........... 7 5 1 89.69 30 Kor-Bena ....... 4 9 0 148.58 16 DWWWW ...... 3 9 0 25.61 16 MDU.............. 3 10 0 29.62 12 Stony Creek... 1 12 0 13.11 4 Toora... .......... 0 11 0 4.00 0 GOALKICKERS M. Freeman (Phillip Is)....... (3) 46 S. Flanders (Fish Ck) .......... (9) 44 C. O’Halloran (Dalys).......... (0) 44 X. Duursma (Foster) .......... (1) 31 K. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) 30 T. Simpson (Inv-K’wak) ...... (4) 30 D. Garnham (Tarwin).......... (1) 25 N. Van Dyke (Foster) .......... (0) 22 L. Wake (Foster)................. (1) 22 B. Patterson (Kor-Bena) ..... (0) 20

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thestar.com.au

• Stony Creek v Dalyston

Kraska held but Dalyston rocks MUCH anticipation was focused on the Dalyston versus Stony Creek match up at the racecourse on Saturday.

Michael Kraska was near enough to kicking the fabled ton.

With 92 already on the board he was not exactly perched to make it on the day but neither is eight

goals beyond this league star.

Anyone looking at the final score and knowing nothing of what had transpired at the ground would have been certain that at least eight of those 15 goals would have been kicked by Kraska.

What you needed to know more about was the weather (three cheers for the fans whose cars en-

circled the ground when the fire place at home was enticing) and Kraska’s opponent.

You see, Ashley Zuidema is also a star and star on star, Zuidema won the day.

Kraska was held by Zuidema, like the expert defender he is.

The final score is quite misleading given that Stony Creek looked competitive and ran the game

out right to the very end.

Dalyston’s defence was too great an obstacle for Stony Creek.

It simply could not breach Dalyston’s defence.

Stony Creek had the first goal on the board within minutes of the game being underway and was really looking the goods.

Given the conditions were so unique, anyone could be forgiven for think-

A helping hand: Jacob Bryden and Wayne Stewart combine well for the Lions. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz

ing, “Anything could happen on a day like today.”

Kraska managed to get clear of Zuidema long enough to add two goals to his tally (94), one in the first half and one in the second half.

The story was similar for the Lions; after its early first goal it wasn’t able to slot its second until the dying moments of the third quarter.

Dalyston’s Glen Parker was the goal kicking big gun of the day, not Kraska.

He scored five and was named second best on the ground; rightly so.

Samargis, Butler, Alexander, Osbaldeston and Schreck were also among the best in an agile Dalyston side that was able to post 15 goals with a rain sodden ball that weighed a tonne in a strong breeze.

Zuidema was named the best Lion of the day, of course.

Stone, Schelling, Shields, Taylor and McKnight were all part of a very good Stony Creek side that the score board does no justice to.

Not on my watch: Michael Kraska was kept out of the play for much of the match by a well prepared Ashley Zuidema.

SENIORS

Dalyston 15.7.97 Stony Creek 3.5.23 Dalyston Goals: G. Parker 5, B. Thornton 2, M. Schreck 2, M. Kraska 2, M. Rosendale 1, B. Carew 1, P. Brosnan 1, J. Ray-Angarane 1 Stony Creek Goals: J. Stuart 1, J. Schelling 1, W. Stewart 1 Dalyston Best: C. Samargis, G. Parker, K. Butler, J. Alexander, T. Osbaldeston, M. Schreck Stony Creek Best: A. Zuidema, C. Stone, J. Schelling, J. Shields, E. Taylor, R. McKnight RESERVES

Dalyston 8.9.57 Stony Creek 4.3.27 Leading Goalkickers: J. Magro 3, M. Boyle 3, M. Green 3 Dalyston Best: D. Brown, A. Powell, K. Kerr, H. Wright, J. Magro, L. Borne

Stony Best: G. Gray, S. Cope, L. Bowman, A. Scholte, D. Bowman, M. Green THIRDS

Dalyston 21.11.137 Stony Creek 1.5.11 Leading Goalkicker: D. Brosnan 7 Dalyston Best: R. Quinn, K. Wilson, J. Honeysett, D. Brosnan, F. Brosnan, J. Vuyst Stony Best: K. Newton, L. Harrington, L. Henry, J. Tiziani, H. Marshall, M. McLellan FOURTHS

Dalyston 22.18.150 Stony Creek 0.0.0 Leading Goalkicker: A. Geyer 8 Dalyston Best: D. Gardiner, J. Wade, J. Loughridge, L. Ibrhaim, K. Wright, R. Williamson Stony Best: Q. Bayley, H. Collins, J. Davey, A. Wright, A. Dyke, J. Phillips

• Korumburra-Bena v Foster

Foster hold on to narrow win THE contest was close at the Korumburra Bena Football Ground on Saturday.

A bit of rain dampened the ground before the first siren, which made the ball very slippery.

Foster, coming off a win against Toora a week prior, started off well in the wet conditions.

With seven senior players out, Foster knew the team would have to put up a strong fight to maintain its winning streak.

Kicking four early goals, Foster held Korumburra Bena at just one point in the first quarter.

At the end of the first half, Foster had stolen a five goal lead over the Giants.

With a solid lead on the

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Leongatha ......9 1 0 1240.00 90 Mirboo Nth .....9 1 0 315.58 90 Trafalgar........8 2 0 300.00 80 Moe Maroons...7 3 0 169.66 70 Hill & Rovers...6 4 0 289.71 60 Moe Blues ........6 4 0 183.17 60 Yinnar ..............5 5 0 68.39 50 Youth Club .......4 6 0 89.57 40 Newb Blues ......3 7 0 52.10 30 Yallourn Nth .....2 8 0 36.25 20 Mor Tigers .......1 9 0 20.58 10 Newb Reds.......0 10 0 17.54 0

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Leongatha ......10 0 0 376.87 100 Trafalgar........8 2 0 389.66 80 Mirboo North...7 3 0 307.75 70 Yinnar...........7 3 0 202.08 70 Youth Club .....7 3 0 154.33 70 Moe Maroons....5 5 0 106.34 50 Hill & Rovers....5 5 0 86.33 50 New Blues ........4 6 0 85.87 40 New Reds.........4 6 0 58.24 40 Moe Blues ........2 8 0 47.67 20 Yallourn Nth .....1 9 0 34.87 10 Mor Tigers .......0 10 0 9.93 0

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New Blues......10 0 0 323.35 100 New Reds ......9 1 0 276.81 90 Trafalgar........7 2 1 183.71 75 Leongatha ......7 2 1 170.19 75 Yinnar...........7 3 0 106.56 70 Youth Club .......5 5 0 120.83 50 Moe Maroons....5 5 0 102.68 50 Moe Blues ........4 6 0 84.02 40 Mor Tigers .......2 8 0 63.93 20 Hill & Rovers....2 8 0 44.62 20 Mirboo North ...1 9 0 30.85 10 Yallourn Nth .....0 10 0 39.20 0

CGJFL UNDER 10 Leongatha 3.8.26 d Moe Maroons 0.1.1 Leongatha Goals: Brett Dollard Weston 1, Jhett Brown 1, Beau Grabham Andrews 1.

Best: Will Brown, Rylie Checkley, Jhett Brown, Beau Grabham Andrews, Klayton McGrath, Brett Dollard Weston.

UNDER 12 Leongatha 2.10.22 d Moe Maroons 2.2.14 Leongatha Goals: Tom Collins 1, Flynn Materia 1.

Best: Noah Fixter, Jacob Friend, Ryan Giliam, Dylan Hanily, Levi Hickey, Haidyn Kewming.

UNDER 14 Leongatha 9.7.61 d Moe Maroons 2.7.19 Leongatha Goals: Jacob Lamers 2, Liam O’Neill 2, Bailey Martin 2, Tim Boler 1, Kye Casbolt 1, Royce Patterson 1.

Best: Jay Wilson, Kye Casbolt, Jayden Battersby, Jack Fisher, Liam O’Neill, Aaron Trease.

AJFL UNDER 11 Leongatha Jnr 4.4.28 d Phillip Island 1.3.9 Leongatha Goals: J. McRae, R. Weaver, M. McGannon, J. Burns.

Best: M. Harry, Z. Scholz, J. Burns, T. McRae, B. Peace, K. Scrimshaw.

UNDER 13 Phillip Island 10.5.65 d Leongatha Jnr 0.1.1 Leongatha Goals: J. Lindsay 1, C. Russell 1.

Best: L. Boyle, L. Cannata, R. Kemp, J. Lindsay, C. Russell, H. VanderZalm.

scoreboard, the Tigers sat back during the third quarter, which allowed the Giants to make up some ground.

Foster held on to victory by a narrow eight points by the final siren.

Rhett Moor was the stand out on the ground for Foster, as he provided a solid full back. He has been playing consistently well over the past month and has proven to be a strong asset in the team.

Nick Connellan spent most of the day in Foster’s ruck. He has been outstanding all season, playing different roles as each week comes.

Jarrod Freeman played well for the Tigers and his skills have lifted throughout the season.

The Tigers welcomed Mitchell Jones back for his second game in the Seniors.

The 17 year old played his first game of Seniors last week and was awarded best on ground two weeks in a row.

He is a clean, solid player in half back.

Jack Aldersea was a leading goal kicker for the Tigers and applied a solid presence in the forward to keep the team’s score above the opposition.

Captain Josh Toner also had a remarkable game for the Tigers and continues to set an example for the younger players.

The best players for Korumburra Bena were Josh Hopkins, James Kyle, Ben Fitzpatrick, Brock Dorling, Nathan Cant and James Fowles.

Foster come up against DWWWW next weekend.

This is a danger game for Foster, as DWWWW have stolen some wins over the course of the season.

Foster will have to keep up momentum to keep its winning streak going and secure a place in the finals.

SENIORS

Foster Best: J. Bright, A. Heal, L. Coffey, N. Hume, J. Chaseling, N. Bravington THIRDS

Foster 9.5.59 Korumburra-Bena 7.9.51 Foster Goals: D. Granger 2, D. Vandyke 1, B. Bowden 1, T. Van Dyke 1, T. Freeman 1, J. Aldersea 1, E. Staley 1, N. Connellan 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: J. Hopkins 2, A. Meade 1, P. Whelan 1, B. Patterson 1, J. Kyle 1, B. Dorling 1 Foster Best: R. Moor, N. Connellan, T. Freeman, M. Jones, J. Aldersea, J. Toner Korumburra-Bena Best: J. Hopkins, J. Kyle, B. Fitzpatrick, B. Dorling, N. Cant, J. Fowles RESERVES

Korumburra-Bena 16.18.114 Foster 3.2.20 Leading Goalkickers: D. Muir 3, H. Bull 3, T. Mayo 3 KB Best: D. Muir, B. Harris, J. Harris, H. Bull, C. Hansen, J. Whiteside

Korumburra-Bena 10.12.72 Foster 2.3.15 Leading Goalkicker: D. Crook 3 KB Best: M. Kennewell, C. Martin, J. Harris, H. Suckling, M. de Longville, J. Wyhoon Foster Best: R. Prain, M. Jones, M. House, T. Van Dyke, J. Coffey, X. Duursma FOURTHS

Foster 6.10.46 Korumburra-Bena 6.7.43 Leading goalkicker: B. Cripps 3 Foster Best: X. Duursma, L. Wake, B. Armstrong, C. Cary, O. Cox, N. Van Dyke KB Best: J. Grabham, J. Hill, M. Nicholas, T. Kelly, T. Whiteside, B. Patterson

Tiger last line: Andrew Heal was staunch in defence for Foster in the Reserves’ but unable to stop the Giants’ rout.

First to the ball: Foster’s Dylan Hateley managed to hang on to this mark in spite of strong opposition in the Reserves’ game.

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FOOTBALL | SPORT

thestar.com.au • Leongatha v Maffra

Eagles now top birds ROUND 12 SENIORS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Maffra....... 10 2 0 150.00 40 Leongatha ....9 3 0 162.18 36 Traralgon .....8 4 0 134.47 32 Won Power ...7 5 0 121.21 28 Sale ...........6 6 0 105.97 24 Morwell ......6 6 0 101.16 24 Drouin ............6 6 0 91.78 24 Bairnsdale ......4 8 0 71.63 16 Moe................3 9 0 78.17 12 46.27 4 Warragul ........1 11 0 GOALKICKERS J. Best (Leongatha) ............. (4) 44 D. Sheen (Maffra) ............... (1) 42 M. Engley (Moe) ................. (1) 34 B. Hughes (Drouin) ............. (1) 32 J. Gibbs (Bairnsdale)........... (0) 31 T. Johnston (Traralgon) ....... (2) 29 M. Johnston (Morwell) ....... (1) 28 A. Hillberg (Leongatha) ....... (0) 28 A. Cook (Won Pwr) ............. (0) 26 A. Burgiel (Moe).................. (0) 26

RESERVES LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Maffra.........9 1 0 969.44 36 Traralgon .....8 2 1 217.41 34 Won Power ...7 4 0 130.81 28 Moe ...........7 4 0 125.90 28 Leongatha ....6 4 1 148.77 26 Drouin ............6 4 0 143.97 24 Morwell ..........2 9 0 41.46 8 Sale ................2 9 0 39.45 8 7.71 0 Warragul ........0 10 0 Bairnsdale ......0 0 0 0.00 0 GOALKICKERS B. Doran (Leongatha) .......... (0) 24 W. Pleming (Maffra) ............ (0) 19 J. Saunders (Maffra) ........... (3) 18 L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)......... (1) 18 R. Tack (Wonthaggi) ........... (0) 18 D. Day (Morwell) ................. (4) 18 M. Davies (Leongatha) ........ (0) 15 J. Donelly (Moe) ................. (0) 14 J. Appleford (Traralgon) ...... (0) 14 M. Allman (Maffra).............. (0) 14

UNDER 18 LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Bairnsdale ...9 1 0 317.74 36 Maffra.........9 2 0 228.77 36 Traralgon .....8 3 0 302.14 32 Moe ...........6 4 0 172.15 24 Leongatha ....6 5 0 132.64 24 Sale ................5 6 0 72.38 20 Morwell ..........2 9 0 33.09 8 Drouin ............2 8 0 30.27 8 28.52 4 Won Power ....1 10 0 Warragul ........0 0 0 0.00 0 GOALKICKERS J. Van Dyk (Moe) ................ (4) 39 J. Ginnane (Leongatha) ....... (4) 28 N. Wozniak (Maffra) ............ (0) 27 J. Guarnaccia (Bairnsdale) .. (0) 21 F. Dostine (Bairnsdale) ........ (0) 19 J. Green (Bairnsdale) .......... (0) 19 N. Pruscino (Bairnsdale) ..... (0) 18 N. Rowley (Traralgon) ......... (0) 16 J. Maximiw (Morwell) ......... (2) 14 L. Elia (Bairnsdale) .............. (0) 14

UNDER 16 LADDER W L D

Moe ......... 10 1 0 Traralgon ... 10 1 0 Sale ...........7 3 0 Maffra.........7 4 0 Bairnsdale ...6 5 0 Drouin ............4 7 0 Leongatha ......2 8 0 Warragul ........2 9 0 Morwell ..........0 10 0

%

Pts

496.96 40 426.32 40 190.73 28 113.36 28 135.94 24 72.36 16 38.79 8 29.51 8 17.00 0

GOALKICKERS L. Farrell (Moe) ................... (6) 54 A. McCall (Sale) .................. (0) 23 J. Sands (Traralgon)............ (2) 23 R. Anderson (Moe) ............. (4) 22 J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)......... (3) 22 J. Reeves (Maffra)............... (1) 15 K. Rose (Drouin) ................. (0) 14 S. O’Callaghan (Drouin) ...... (0) 14 C. Little (Trar) ...................... (0) 12 J. Murphy (Moe) ................. (3) 12 J. Ray (Bairnsdale) .............. (0) 12 C. Serong (Warragul) .......... (1) 12

LEONGATHA has surrendered top spot on the Gippsland Football League ladder for the first time this season after the Parrots suffered its second loss in a row and a third for the season against the Maffra Eagles.

Previously second placed Maffra defeated top team Leongatha by a solid 32 point margin to emerge as the favourites for the flag ahead of a clutch of other teams including Leongatha, Wonthaggi, Traralgon, Sale , Morwell and Drouin.

The loss, Leongatha’s first at home for the season, comes straight after a defeat the week before at Wonthaggi and a loss earlier this year against Sale at Sale.

Leongatha was beaten by a better side on the day in Maffra but had a number of factors going against it going into the match.

The Parrots had just a six day turnaround after a tough match against Wonthaggi and Maffra had the full week’s

rest after a relatively comfortable win over lowly placed Bairnsdale.

Maffra has been the form side in the last six weeks of the competition and it was at full pace.

After beating Maffra quite convincingly at Maffra, the Eagles were keen for revenge and revenge they got.

There were also a few significant “outs” for Leongatha with Aaron Hillberg still recovering from a hamstring strain. He very nearly played.

Tas Clingon didn’t play either; he was injured in the first few minutes against Wonthaggi with a corked thigh. And Chris Verboon was also playing under an injury cloud.

Tom Marriott is basically out for the season now after having ankle surgery, so the Parrots will have to forge ahead without him.

The first term started well enough for Leongatha with the Parrots kicking three goals, all to a red hot Cade Maskell, while Maffra added just the one goal.

For the second week in a row Leongatha’s second quarter was woeful, something the coaching staff will

SENIORS Maffra 14.11.95 d Leongatha 9.9.63

UNDER 18s Leongatha 8.4.52 d Maffra 7.9.51

Maffra goals: D. Bedggood 4, J. Roe-Duggan 2, W. Gieschen 1, D. O’Brien 1, D. Sheen 1, B. Connelly 1, T. Jolly 1, D. Butcher 1, G. Jones 1, J. Heavyside 1.

Maffra best: D. Adams, J. RoeDuggan, S. Pleming, K. Porter, T. Knobel, M. Coleman.

Leongatha goals: J. Best 4, C. Maskell 3, B. Willis 1, B. Doran 1.

Leongatha best: D. Hoghton, J. Tomada, C. Maskell, L. Du Mont, B. Willis, J. Best.

Leongatha goals: J. Ginnane 4, L. Wright 2, H. McGannon 1, J. Nagel 1.

Leongatha best: J. Patterson, K. Cooper, J. Ginnane, H. Kerr, L. Riseley, A. Argento.

Maffra goals: A. Scicluna 2, P. Mack 2, M. Dignan 1, H. Evans 1, B. Regan 1.

Maffra best: J. Shephard, A. Scicluna, S. Day, M. Dignan, L. Harrington, B. Brunt.

RESERVES Maffra 17.18.120 d Leongatha 1.2.8

UNDER 16s Maffra 8.14.62 d Leongatha 5.2.32

Maffra goals: J. Saunders 3, D. Alexander 3, B. Coleman 2, S. Bristow 2, C. Driffield 2, J. Jones 1, L. Talbot 1, T. Jolly 1, J. Bristow 1, J. Whelan 1.

Maffra best: D. Alexander, J. Saunders, B. Coleman, M. Raine, J. Bristow, S. Bristow.

Leongatha goals: W. Geisler 1.

Leongatha best: J. Renden, C. Rump, B. Davidson, F. Kelly, J. Hickey, O. Kerr.

Maffra goals: S. Jones 2, J. Allman 2, L. Carman 1, R. Thatcher 1, J. Reeves 1, J. Holland 1.

Maffra best: L. Shelton, L. Carman, J. Holland, S. Murray, J. Allman, B. Sargent.

Leongatha goals: J. Stockdale 2, N. Trotto 1, B. Motton 1, R. Coleman 1.

Leongatha best: J. Patullo, B. Motton, N. Trotto, J. Patullo, T. Brew, J. Ballagh.

On the move: Nick Tuckett gets a centre clearance. More photos at www.mdphotos.net need to address.

The team was just flat; while Maffra’s Daniel Bedggood did what Maskell did in the opening term; booting three goals for the Eagles.

Aaron Heppell, who had a great first quarter for Leongatha, was getting more attention while Jake Best was being well held in the absence of Hillberg; cutting the Parrots’ avenue to goal.

Dale Hoghton was getting plenty of the pill for Leongatha but generally the Parrots were flat.

Big Trent Knobel was playing a dominant game in the ruck for Maffra giving his runners plenty of use however Ben Willis was also attacking hard for Leongatha in the ruck.

Jason Tomada was having a terrific game at full back on leading goalkicker Darren Sheen keeping him to just one goal. Sheen has kicked 100plus goals for the previous two seasons.

At half time it was Maffra leading 6.5 to Leongatha’s 4.2 It wasn’t to be Leongatha’s day as in the third quarter Maffra forged ahead and booted 4.3 and the Parrots, with several chances up forward, failed to convert with just five

behinds added.

The last of these misses sparked a huge brawl as tempers flared after Jake Best was given the treatment after missing a gettable chance just before three quarter time.

Maffra will rue the decision to get into Best’s head about the miss as the cocky Eagles went to the huddle at three quarter time confident they had this one in the bag.

Leongatha on the other hand had a six goal deficit at three quarter time and one it wasn’t going to overtake.

Scores at the last change saw Maffra 10.8 to Leongatha’s 4.7.

Lochie Dumont in his first game up in the seniors, with a top game showed why he will be hard to leave out of next week’s side.

Despite facing a loss, Leongatha’s Jake Best was sparked into action after the brawl and he was on fire in the last quarter, booting four goals. Maffra was equal to the task however and booted several of its own to retain much of the lead.

Maffra captain Sam Pleming was solid at centre half back forcing Verboon and Nagel to swap positions but this didn’t seem to make much

difference.

Maffra’s pressure was a big factor in this game and Leongatha will have to be able to match this pressure coming into the finals. The Parrots overall form has also dropped a bit and they’ll need to bring a level of confidence back into its game which was dominant in the first half of the season.

Wonthaggi and Maffra are

the two other teams to decide the premiership and Leongatha has met them in the past two matches.

With games against Bairnsdale at Bairnsdale and then Sale at home, Leongatha will be looking for its aggression and play-making to return before it has a split round bye on August 1 before the run into the finals.

Eyes on the ball: Leongatha’s Shem Hawking prepares to mark and run off for the Parrots. More photos at www.mdphotos.net

• Sale v Wonthaggi

Magpies too strong in big freeze SALE at Sale is always a tough ask when you look at the impressive record of the Magpies on their own turf.

The ‘fortress’ is an unbelievable challenge and when you consider Sale is in that rare mix, battling to make

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Bairnsdale 6.11.47 d Warragul 4.15.39 Traralgon 9.20.74 d Drouin 7.4.46 Morwell 10.12.72 d Moe 6.4.40 RESERVES Traralgon 11.7.73 d Drouin 7.7.49 Moe 8.8.56 d Morwell 6.5.41 UNDER 18’s Traralgon 9.17.71 d Drouin 0.1.1 Moe 14.6.90 d Morwell 5.9.39 UNDER 16’s Traralgon 15.16.106 d Drouin 1.0.6 Bairnsdale 4.12.36 d Warragul 5.4.34 Moe 21.15.141 d Morwell 1.1.7

the finals when it is normally a certainty, just added to the significance of the clash.

It also appreciated that it was up against the young Power unit that had beaten it convincingly in the first round and last week accounted for Leongatha that was sitting at the top of the table.

Wonthaggi has had its own demons this season, finding trouble with its consistency, undefeated at home but vulnerable on the road.

So it was game on, with four vital points up for grabs.

Conditions were surprisingly good in the first half before the wind dropped and the expected big freeze arrived, bringing with it cold, wet conditions.

The Magpies were keen to get a good start and quickly had two goals on the board from J. Gooch and Kane Martin presenting strongly and doing the damage on the scoreboard at this early stage.

Stephenson added another before the visitors got into action through Phil Young, Riley Lindsay and Aiden Lindsay.

Wonthaggi was doing well around the packs but could not

break clear and was wasting opportunities to build a score.

The bigger, more experienced Sale players were working well in the contests in what was proving to be an intense battle. The tackling from both sides was a feature of the match even at this stage and Wonthaggi lead narrowly at the first break.

The second quarter saw Sale lift its intensity further but the visitors were still getting their fair share of the ball.

Sale kicked a further three goals while Wonthaggi again struggled with its accuracy in delivery and on the scoreboard. Power could only add a single goal for the quarter and a long string of points; that proved very costly.

Tim Gilliland, Michael Kelly, Phil Young,Riley Lindsay, Aiden Lindsay, Zac Gilmour and Jarrod Membrey were good contributors for the Power in and around the packs while Ben Eddy, Shannon Bray and Byron Dryden were standing up to the pressure in defence against some talented opponents.

Jack Lipman in the ruck for Sale was giving his side

first use of the ball and Martin, Wallace, Walker and Morrison were gathering valuable possessions around the ground and driving Sale forward often.

Sale had a lot of the ball but Wonthaggi, despite its inaccuracy, was still in the game at the big break, down by only the one goal.

This was shaping up to be a great contest.

However, Sale had other ideas and as the conditions changed so did the game.

The strength of the bigger bodies in now wet and very challenging conditions was a clear advantage to the home side, kicking five goals through Gooch, Dessent, Ronaldson, Martin and Hams while Power could only manage a single goal from Riley Lindsay.

It was catch up football from Wonthaggi and in these conditions the Magpies had established the winning edge.

In the final quarter Sale kicked a further two goals while Power matched them with goals from Zac Gilmour and Dom O’Connor.

With the game out of

reach it was a matter of playing the game out and pride for the visitors.

It had been a tough match as expected in trying conditions.

Sale had prepared well for the game, not allowing the talented Power youngsters to find space and use its superior pace to advantage.

It closed the game down quickly and had the advantage at the stoppages.

Sale now sits in fifth spot

on the ladder ahead of the pressing Drouin and Morwell but faces a big challenge with traditional rivals Traralgon in the next round.

Wonthaggi is at home to Moe in what will be another key match, as Moe stormed home to defeat it earlier in the season. With six rounds to go the competition is getting hotter and teams are very even so we can expect some turn ups in the run to the finals.

SENIORS Sale 13.9.87 d Wonthaggi Power 7.12.54

Wonthaggi Power best: L. O’Connor, W. Joplin, T. Wells, B. Pugh, J. Rocotas, J. Waters.

Sale goals: S. Pearce 2, B. Blore 1, J. Walker 1, M. Ogilvie 1.

Sale best: J. Allison, W. Wiseman, S. Pearce, J. Sandeman, C. Hudson, J. Dyt.

Sale goals: J. Gooch 4, K. Martin 2, W. Stephenson 2, B. Dessent 1, B. Parsons 1, T. Ronaldson 1, T. Hams 1, B. Tatnell 1.

Sale best: J. Lipman, K. Martin, J. Wallace, J. Gooch, B. Walker, T. Morrison.

Wonthaggi Power goals: P. Young 2, R. Lindsay 2, D. O’Connor 1, A. Lindsay 1, Z. Gilmour 1.

Wonthaggi Power best: S. Bray, B. Eddy, J. Membrey, R. Lindsay, T. Gilliland, Z. Gilmour.

RESERVES Wonthaggi Power 8.15.63 d Sale 5.6.36 Wonthaggi Power goals: J. Waters 2, J. Rocotas 1, S. Roche 1, T. Richards 1, J. Zahra 1, R. Todd 1, T. Hamilton 1.

UNDER 18s Sale 12.7.79 d Wonthaggi Power 3.1.19 Sale goals: A. McCall 4, J. Tatterson 3, N. Hogan 2, J. Safstrom 1, M. Thacker 1, L. Craft 1.

Sale best: N. Hogan, M. Thacker, J. Safstrom, D. Hector, D. McGuiness.

Wonthaggi Power goals: L. Membrey 1, R. Lawson-Pepper 1, C. Waters 1.

Wonthaggi Power best: L. Membrey, B. Ammon, D. Rielly, C. Waters, B. Rielly, Z. Higgins.

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