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Milk war DAIRY companies are in the race to offer the highest price to lure suppliers. Murray Goulburn last week announced a record opening price 24 per cent up on last year’s. Rival United Dairy Power soon revealed it would give suppliers even more. The higher prices give renewed hope to the sector and the broader South Gippsland economy, but most farmers still have substantial debt to address. Outtrim dairy farming brothers Chris, Luke and Marty Lamers were among the Murray Goulburn suppliers to welcome better milk prices at last. Full story on page 7.
Child porn bust Students counselled, town shocked By Matt Dunn A 20 YEAR OLD Leongatha man will face the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court today (Wednesday) charged with blackmail, possession of child pornography and grooming offences. The term ‘grooming’ refers to online predators working to gain the trust
of children and young people, often with the goal of a sexual relationship, through the use of cyber technology. The ‘blackmail’ component of the charges relates to allegations the man acquired images of his victims and threatened to circulate them if more were not forthcoming. The Star is legally unable to mention the offender’s name until the conclusion of today’s court hearing. But the fallout has been extensive, for the man has connections to sev-
eral local clubs. At this stage, police believe the offender did not physically assault any of his victims. His offences were believed to be solely cyber based. According to Leongatha Police Senior Constable Rohan Michael, a meeting with parents last Thursday night (June 6) had produced useful results for the investigation. “What we want to do is spark that interest, and have people say, ‘We’ve got to ring the cops and talk to them.’
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That’s what it’s about,� he said. S/C Michael said Leongatha Police had done a round of the schools, spreading the word that no child need feel intimidated in coming forward. The man was arrested because one young boy told his parents he was concerned with the actions of an online ‘friend’. Police allege the man posed as a teenage girl online, attempting to gain photographs and video material from his victims. He is believed to have been using Facebook and Skype
accounts under the names of Emmy Jane, Emily Jones and Taylah Jenkins. Parents at the meeting revealed Kik may also have been used. “We want the kids we’ve already spoken to encouraging their mates to come forward. There’s probably a few out there at the moment thinking, ‘Oh, I’m not going to say anything. I’m not comfortable with it.’ But hopefully the kids can encourage each other,� S/C Michael said. Continued on page 4.
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4000 flock to festival THEY came from far and wide on Sunday for the 6th annual Loch Food and Wine Festival. The usually quiet main street was overflowing
with people looking to taste some local wares and sample a drop or two. Everything you could think of food wise was up for sale ,while a large selection of local wineries had many unique wines
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available for taste testing and purchase. Music flowed through the street with various musical acts stationed around the festival. Cherie Smirl, one member of the team of organisers behind the festival, said it was an awesome day. “I can estimate and saw over 4000 people came through the town on the day,” she said. “And all reports from stallholders were they made a roaring trade.” Ms Smirl said the weather could not have been better. “It was perfect weather for the festival and that helped draw people from all over Gippsland and Melbourne’s eastern suburbs,” she said. “It was a real family
orientated day as well so it was great to see so many families getting around the
Cheers: tasting some wine at the Loch Food and Wine Festival were Tracey Ammann and Loch’s Kym Eden.
Great day: Emily Scott of Korumburra loved the Loch Food and Wine Festival on Sunday.
At the gate: Simone Short gets her festival show bag from Nick Drodge at one of the ticket desks on Sunday.
Family fun: Kim Mraz, Mark Dowel and their daughter Matilda were exploring the Loch Food and Wine Festival on Sunday.
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As well as having a large amount of new pottery on display, pottery owner Robert Barron showed off his skills to the crowd.
Mr Barron’s little work shop was filled with people as he performed clay throwing demonstrations. The audience were wowed by the quick transformation of a ball of clay to a bowl and jug. Visitors were invited to inspect the kiln and ask any questions about the pottery process.
Lots-a-pots: Robert Barron from Gooseneck Pottery opened his workshop and kiln to the public on Sunday for his annual Winter Exhibition.
Good stuff: Matt Baxter checks out some of the wares on sale at Gooseneck Pottery in Kardella.
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Farmer cheats injury A MAN escaped inin jury after his tractor was written off during a collision with a truck at Mardan last Thursday. The tractor was travelling east along Mardan Road and an oversize semi trailer was heading in the opposite direction. The two vehicles collided on the Tarwin River Bridge about 3.30pm. The tractor was flung into the railing of the bridge
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Safety plea By Jane Ross A FATAL accident in Leongatha on May 27 has highlighted the dangers of quad bikes. The accident occurred at 4.47pm when a 38 year old man was riding his quad bike without a helmet. As he turned into a neighbour’s driveway he lost control, colliding with a barbed wire fence. The man died in the Royal Melbourne Hospital last Wednesday. Four days later, a 66 year old man from Cohuna sustained life threatening injuries when his quad bike rolled. He died two days later in the Royal Melbourne Hospital. The accidents follow a call at the end of April by Safe Work Australia CEO Rex Hoy for quad bike manufacturers to immediately reconsider their position on fitting crush protection devices to quad bikes and improving the design so they aren’t prone to roll over. He said the devices would help prevent quad bike deaths or life-changing injuries. Kidsafe Victoria wants all quad bikes to carry highly visible warning signs say-
ing anyone under 16 should not be driving or riding on the vehicles as passengers. It would then become illegal to import or sell quad bikes without the warnings in place. Since 2009, four Victorian children have died on quad bikes. Mr Hoy said quad bikes are the leading cause of deaths on Australian farms, with around half of all quad bike fatalities resulting from a roll over. More than 150 Australians aged from four to 94 have died from quad bike incidents since 2001. “We need to work together to improve safety for quad bike users,” Mr Hoy said. “There are on average 14 quad bike related deaths on Australian farms every year. If we don’t act immediately more of our sons, daughters, fathers, mothers and friends will be dead from quad bike incidents.” He said crush protection devices should be fitted to reduce the likelihood of death and injury as a result of a crush or asphyxiation when they do roll. “We cannot sit by and watch people being killed and seriously injured by these vehicles.” Mr Hoy said since a quad bike safety forum in October last year, eight people have died from quad bike accidents.
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Time to retire from BRB
By Jane Ross
JOHN and Barb Maguire were living in Melbourne and the rattling noise of trams was a constant irritation. So, they decided to take an around Australia holiday. Having stayed with friends at Venus Bay, the couple was drawn to South Gippsland and the late Bill Ross at Birch, Ross and Barlow’s Korumburra office offered John a position. He said he’d stay for a year before moving on and Mr Ross suggested he extend it to two. Now, almost 40 years later, Mr Maguire is retiring from BRB. He’ll finish up at the end of this month. It hasn’t been the holiday he and Barb had planned. “But it has been good fun.” He still gets up in the morning and feels excited about going to the office and he’s a bit worried about how he’ll adjust but, having made the decision, he’s relaxing in to the idea of retired life. He and Barb will travel and John is involved in the embryonic stages of setting up a men’s shed in his home town of Inverloch. No, he’s not a handyman but he’s sure he’ll enjoy the shed’s camaraderie. That’s a word he used to describe his relationship with Bill Ross. They got on well sharing humour, vigorous debate and war stories. John’s father served in similar theatres of war to the ones Mr Ross was in. Then there was politics. John was at Monash University in the heady Albert Langer days. Mr
Langer was a prominent student activist who was eventually gaoled for telling people how to vote. John admits to having been a bit of a left wing “lout” himself. He was gradually persuaded by Mr Ross that his views were misguided. “He told me I’d mature into a wise young man and lean to the right rather than the left. And so it was!” Their close friendship and bonds with staff helped endear the Maguires to South Gippsland, so there are no regrets for having shelved the working holiday for something permanent. “I’ve had a wonderful staff, I really have.” John initially planned a career in marine biology but a year of studying the maths involved set him heading for the Monash Dean of Law’s office. He undertook his articles in the city and specialised in media law. But he and Barb hankered for the country. John joined BRB in 1974, becoming a partner in 1978. He and Barb settled in Korumburra. “We fell in love with the joint and the people are absolutely glorious. But we didn’t fall in love with the climate. Most July and early August was drizzling rain.” He and Barb stayed, rain and all, raising three children. They now have five grandchildren. John joined Korumburra Apex (he’s a life member) and the Rotary Club of Korumburra. He’s also a life governor of the Korumburra Bena Football Club. Over the years, John said he has practised in every court including the High Court and dealt with ev-
ery aspect of law - common law, family law, family violence matters, wills and estates and deceased relatives. In fact last Christmas and the one before were the first Christmas days he’s had off work. “Living in a country town, people know where you are. Christmas is a terribly stressful time. There are arguments about who will have the children but most times on Christmas Day I’ve been contacted in relation to people passing on. It happened year after year and I felt an obligation to be there.” One of the special aspects of a rural legal practice is the continuity of clients. “I’m up to the third generation, it’s as though I’ve been handed down! It’s nice that people trust you like that.” The law firm has seen, as John put it “droughts and flooding rains”. The bad times included the 2009 collapse of South Eastern Secured Investments of which John was a director and the recent devastating allegations of misappropriation of clients’ funds by a former staff member at the Cowes office. BRB has also ridden the cycles of farming boom and bust. But John has loved every minute. “It’s been a good run, a bloody marathon, but I have enjoyed it.” When John Maguire joined Birch, Ross and Barlow in 1974, the Korumburra Butter Factory was still going, photo copiers hadn’t been invented and the firm didn’t have an automatic telephone exchange. And the main street of Wonthaggi wasn’t sewered.
Time to go: Korumburra solicitor John Maguire is retiring at the end of June.
College open today COMMUNITY College Gippsland (CCG) is opening its doors across Gippsland for an information day today (Wednesday). The Leongatha campus will be open between 4pm and 6pm. College CEO Paul Wilson said it was a chance for people to talk directly to trainers and staff about what opportunities and supports are available locally. “Sometimes people are hesitant to explore further training or education opportunities. It tends to be one of those things that people put off, thinking ‘I might do that one day’. We are encouraging people to think about it today,” he said. Course areas include aged care and disability, agriculture, horticulture,
equine, hair, beauty, business, financial services, general education for adults, children’s services, youth and education support. “Our focus is to provide practical courses. We also want to make sure we encourage and support our students as much as possible,” Mr Wilson said. “Courses range from short courses, Certificate II and III, right through to diploma level courses.” The Leongatha campus will be open from 4-6pm today and is located at 38-40 Horn Street. Community College Gippsland also has campuses in Pakenham, Warragul, Morwell, Traralgon and Sale. For more information contact 5662 6700 or visit ww.ccg.asn.au
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Continued from page 1. “We really want to make sure there’s not worse stuff out there than we already know about.” The man was arrested last Wednesday (June 5), after police from the Central Gippsland Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team (SOCIT) seized mobile phones and computer equipment from a Leongatha house. S/C Michael said the Thursday meeting was designed for parents of children who had directly interacted with the man. “The man’s direct contact with the children helped him know what their interests were, so when he got online and used one of his aliases
he had a foot in straight away,” he said. “The good thing from the meeting was that parents realised although the kids had had contact with him, there shouldn’t be any long term issues for them. I thought we might have had a lot more anger, but it was pretty good.” S/C Michael said during the coming weeks and months, schools would send letters to families with details about the investigation. Police discussed cyber safety with students at Mary MacKillop College at Leongatha yesterday (Tuesday). Leongatha Secondary College will host a Parent Cyber Safe Information Session on Thursday,
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Funding shortfall slammed DEPUTY Opposition Leader and Shadow Minister for Education James Merlino believes Leongatha Secondary College has been short changed. Mr Merlino was at the school last Tuesday week to meet with principal Brett Windsor, who recently told The Star the school would fall between $3 million and $4 million short of what it needs to complete essential building works. Mr Merlino said it was an all too common story,
with a government that had continued to strip education spending. “I’m here to talk directly to Brett and the school leaders about capital needs, along with the Gonski national reforms,” he said. “Obviously in terms of what’s happening at Leongatha, it is an unfortunate example of the chronic underfunding of school capital under this government.” Mr Merlino said spending on education capital had “flat lined” at about $200 million per year, down from $469 million per year under the former Labor government. “You’ve got examples, like here at Leongatha,
where there’s been some investment, but not enough investment,” he said. “That leaves the school community, the school council, the school principal and the broader community in a position where, what should be a wonderful project for the school, is not finished. “It’s not good enough. I’ve been seeing these examples right across Gippsland, right across regional Victoria and right across the state, where you’re seeing the impact of this under investment in school capital. “The local community deserves answers from local Liberal Member for Bass Ken Smith and
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the responsibility sits with the State and Local governments,” he said. “It’s a more efficient way of conducting business and what this referendum will do is enable the Commonwealth to deal direct with councils.” Mr Bawden said local government collects just three per cent of taxes but maintains 35 per cent of all infrastructure. “This could give councils greater control over how money is spent. Simplifying the process means that as long as we’re clear the grant is for a particular type of use, then a decision as to what the project should be should rest with the locals,” he said.
lege and other local schools would be better off – $1.8 million on average – if the State Government signed up the Gonski national reforms proposed by the Federal Government. So far only NSW and the ACT have done so. “This government has until the end of this month to sign up. This is transformational reform. We’ve got a very good educational system in this state, but we’ve got a long tail between our best and worst,” he said. “The gap is too big and there’s been a relative decline in literacy, maths and science. This is once in a generation, once in a lifetime reform and if it’s good enough for the NSW Liberal Government to sign up, then why isn’t this Victorian Government signing up to Gonski?”
Education focus: Shadow Minister for Education James Merlino and Leongatha Secondary College principal Brett Windsor at the school last week.
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terms and conditions as the Parliament thinks fit”. The change will now be put to the Australian people when the federal election is held on September 14. South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin said if the referendum is successful, the Federal Government will be able to fund councils directly, bypassing state governments. “It makes it a more effective use of money,” he said. Bass Coast Shire Council CEO Allan Bawden said the parliamentary decision gave the vote bipartisan support. “The Federal Government has all the money but
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Dairy stoush
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So close: a truck driver escaped injury after the large stockfeed truck he was driving ran off Poowong-Ranceby Road at Poowong on Friday.
Police suspect the wet road may have led to the truck leaving the road around 10.30am. The road was briefly closed after the incident but deemed
safe until heavy haulage arrived around 2.30pm to recover the vehicle and its load. Acting Sergeant Allan Piening of the Bass Coast High-
way Patrol said the incident could have been worse. “It was very lucky that no one was injured and the truck stayed up right,” he said.
Don’t evict us, residents plea By Matt Dunn FOR HELEN Kennedy and six other permanent residents at the Port Welshpool Caravan Park the future is uncertain. The park is shifting from a privately run concern to South Gippsland Shire Council control, but permanent residents have been denied guarantees on their tenancy agreements. Some are elderly and have called the park home for decades. The park’s 21 year lease expires on November 22. For Ms Kennedy, who has been at the Port Welshpool Caravan Park almost continuously since 1983, the uncertainty is causing massive stress. She is acutely aware how hard it is for many people searching for housing. “There’s 40,000 people
on the waiting list for public housing, with women in cars with kids and all sorts of other bad situations,” she said. Although she had been reassured by council’s property manager Chris Van Der Ark she has no reason to worry, the message was quite different, when Ms Van Der Ark, council’s director of engineering services Anthony Seabrook and Cr Jeannette Harding met concerned locals last Thursday at Welshpool’s Rural Transaction Centre. The sometimes tense meeting was far from reassuring for those who fear they may soon be homeless. Speaking at home after the meeting, Ms Kennedy’s assessment of her home was simple but heartfelt: “I love it.” “I rang Chris (prior to the meeting) and asked her if council would kick out the permanents. She swore black and blue that they wouldn’t.
Gardening guru backs Kongwak GARDENING expert Peter Cundall has thrown his support behind the Coal Seam Gas Free Kongwak campaign. The environmentalist has supplied a statement to be read at a public meeting at the Kongwak Hall on Sunday, June 23. The new film Gippsland is Precious made by local farmers and activists will have its Bass Coast premiere at the meeting. South Gippsland and Bass Coast councillors have agreed to attend. This will allow discussion over a cuppa on the implications from extraction of gas for this area. Mark Ogge from the Australia Institute will speak on the financial impacts for communities where CSG mining has occurred. “We are concerned that recent changes proposed under the State Government’s report give
a leg up to the mining companies,” Kongwak resident Margaret Williamson said. Doors open at 1.30pm.
I hope to God they won’t,” she said. “What was said in the meeting was all very vague and up in the air. It’s like politicians. You ask them a question and they go ’round and ’round and don’t answer.” Ms Van Der Ark said caravan parks had their own personalities and council wasn’t planning to “damage” them. “There is no intention on council’s part to come in and say, ‘You’re out because I want to put a cabin there.’ It’s just not practical from a financial point of view. And it’s not practical from a socially responsible point of view,” she said. But asked whether the permanent residents would be given a guarantee they could stay, Ms Van Der Ark asked: “Well, what guarantee could we offer?” Mr Seabrook said money made through council’s operation of the Port Welshpool Caravan Park would be channelled back into the town’s coastal foreshore reserve. But many residents at the meeting were affronted by the takeover plan, arguing council had offered Welshpool and Port Welshpool scant investment and had no right to claim the park. Some of the residents
were angered by Mr Seabrook’s assertion he could not reveal how much the park would make, not even as a percentage on council’s investment. He promised them all would be revealed soon. Eddie Fowler, a Welshpool businessman and vice president of the Welshpool and District Community Group, said he had some “issues” with the council takeover. “What do you do if the exercise fails? Surely you would not look at increasing rates if it was a bad development?” he asked.
“We lost 40 families in the shire amalgamations and basically we’re at risk of losing more families out of this area if those that run the park leave. These families support our schools and our town. That’s a hell of a loss.” Mr Seabrook said council had not ruled out borrowing money for the venture or “rejigging” some of its other programs. Yanakie Caravan Park’s lease expires on September 21, with council to take over there too. Unlike Port Welshpool, Yanakie does not have permanent residents.
No guarantees: Helen Kennedy is one of the permanent residents facing an uncertain future as South Gippsland Shire Council plans its takeover in November.
Give us a say on gas THE community must have input into coal seam gas regulations in Victoria, a Mirboo North based lobby group has stated. Coal and Coal Seam Gas Free Mirboo North is seeking meetings with Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources, Nicholas Kotsiras, Premier Denis Napthine and other ministers to shape regulations. The call came after the Standing Council on Energy Resources – comprising all state, territory and federal ministers for energy resources - accepted the Final Report -The National Harmonised Regulatory Framework for Natural Gas from Coal Seams 2013 in Brisbane, Queensland recently. Mr Kotsiras has said the Victorian moratorium on fracking and CSG developments will stay in place until
the Victorian Government makes its decision on these regulations. The new regulatory framework sets out 18 regulations as the minimum compliance for all mining companies involved in exploration and production of CSG. They are the result of the Federal Government’s Inquiry into CSG in 2011-2012, headed by Bill Heffernan. As a result of community concerns, the Federal Government established the Expert Scientific Panel on CSG and asked the standing council to review existing CSG legislation across Australia. The regulatory framework was the result of this work. The Mirboo North group is concerned the report is missing the Multiple Land Use Framework. “Multiple land use is based on the concept of co-existence. That is, we are to believe that various private
land uses can co-exist together with CSG mining now and in the future through sequential planning,” a group statement said. “The majority of landowners know that this is not true and so have joined the Lock the Gate movement and put up Lock the Gate signs on all their gates. The group still believes the framework should be extended to include the prospect of loss of jobs, climate impacts and seismic activity. The Mirboo North group will hold a public meeting at 2pm on Sunday, June 23 at Mirboo North Football Club Rooms, Strzelecki Highway, Mirboo North. Speakers will include Dr Jo McCubbin of Doctors for the Environment, Felicity Milner of Environmental Defenders Office and Dr Gavin Mudd of Monash University.
The company revealed a milk price 24 per cent up on last year’s price, offering $5.60 per kilogram of milk solids. But rival United Dairy Power has promised a six in front of its opening price, due to be announced this week. UDP managing director Tony Esposito said MG’s opening price was higher than the cooperative initially touted, and attributed that to pressure from UDP. “The pressure from our supplier meetings did create a bit of unease. We were out there saying $5.80-$5.85 as openings,” he said. “That would have been ringing pretty hard in their (MG’s) ears because their suppliers are pretty quick to act on that sort of stuff.” MG is tipping a full year price of up to $6 per kilogram of milk solids or 45 cents a litre, up from the current price of around 36 cents a litre or $4.90 per kilogram. Every cent increase is worth between $15,000 and $40,000 a year in farmers’ pockets, equating to a possible rise of $360,000 for some farmers by June 30, 2014. Yet many farmers are carrying hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt and are likely to address that before spending after a disastrous season left many farms unprofitable. Most farmers accumulated debt after receiving poor milk prices and buying in truckloads of expensive feed, as a wet winter and dry summer stymied pasture growth. Many farmers are now drying herds off and won’t be earning an income until milk production resumes in earnest around spring. MG Luke Lamers of Outtrim said the cooperative’s announcement renewed confidence in the industry. “We were expecting an increased price and it was just a matter of how good it was going to be,” he said. “It’s going to give us a bit of relief after the season we’ve just had. Last year was one of the worst seasons possible. We had a mixture of everything. The milk price dropped on the season before. We had a wet winter and dry summer, and there really was no feed for three to four months over summer.” Darryl McGannon, president of the Leongatha
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Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the business sector welcomed the news, with some retailers experiencing slow trade. “We are always happy with a step-up in milk prices because it means farmers will have more money to spend,” he said. “Farmers have tightened the purse strings.” Tim Burgess, general manager of Gendore Tractors and Machinery in Leongatha, said the milk price rise was vital to his business. “The dairy blokes have got no money so that’s just passed down the chain. A lot of farmers out there have not been able to afford new machinery,” he said. “The market is down but it’s not down as much as in many other areas.” Farmers were paying $320 a tonne for grain and $220 for hay that was available given fodder shortages. With poor returns, buying fodder was barely affordable. “A lot of farmers did not even make a profit. A lot of farmers have had to borrow from the banks to pay their bills,” Mr Lamers said. “This price is going to help us recover from the season we’ve just had. If this price had not been where it is now, there would have been a lot more farmers go under. It was not going to be viable for a lot of people.” Mr Lamers expects to use the higher returns to reduce debt. “Every farmer is in a different situation depending on what debt they are carrying, depending on whether they are high input or low input producers,” he said. MG managing director Gary Helou said the opening price reflected $100 million in operational savings, higher world dairy ingredients prices and a softening Australian dollar. Burra Foods supply manager Reno Tomaino did not wish to comment on Murray Goulburn’s announcement and said Burra Foods would release its opening milk price before the end of the financial year. Fonterra will announce its opening price “very soon”, said Heather Stacy, general manager, milk supply. “We still see volatility in the market, but we have a strong outlook for next season as commodity prices rise and the dollar falls,” she said. “We remain committed to passing through market improvements to our suppliers and the benefits of these lead indicators will soon flow through our supply chain.”
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Teens star on stage Year 7 students offered slap stick mime intermittently throughout the evening. Year 9 performance students presented drama and dance items, while Year 10 drama dream sequence performances were a hit with the crowd. Year 10 Creative Movement students had the audience up and bopping
to their energetic dance routines focusing on fitness. VCE students offered a variety of solo and group dance performances that were received enthusiastically by the audience. “It is a true show case of the hard work and creativity produced by the students at Leongatha Secondary College,” said teacher Linda Hamilton.
In moment: Leongatha Secondary College student Kirsty Kennedy stuck in a dream. Photo: Jamie Cummins.
COUNCIL PUBLIC SESSIONS Council Chambers, Leongatha Public attendance welcome Wed, 12 June 2013 SPECIAL MEETING OF COUNCIL - 12noon Special Meeting of Council to consider submissions to the Council Budget 2013/2014, Annual Plan, Council Plan and Councillor Allowances. Wed, 12 June 2013 - COUNCILLOR BRIEFINGS Note: The June Public Presentation Day would usually be held on 19 June this has now been moved to 12 June 2013. 11.00am - Public Briefing - Korumburra Children’s Centre 2.00pm - Public Presentations - Ph: 5662 9222 to book a speaking time 7.00pm - Public Presentations- bookings essential by noon on 11 June Wed, 26 June 2013 - ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING 2pm 10.00am - Public Presentations - Ph: 5662 9222 to book a ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY Older people have the right to live safely. Unfortunately, Australian research estimates that up to five per cent of older people may be subject to some form of abuse. Elder abuse can include physical assault, mistreatment and neglect, as well as verbal and emotional abuse. On Saturday 15 June, the problem of elder abuse will be addressed as part of 'World Elder Abuse Awareness Day'. The aim of this widely recognised day is to raise awareness to help minimise the risk of elder abuse occurring within our communities. Seniors Rights Victoria offers a range of service to assist older people that are experiencing elder abuse, including a free, confidential helpline. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing elder abuse please phone 1300 368 821. The service is available 10am - 5pm, Monday to Friday. TURTONS CREEK CLEAN UP & BBQ - SUN 16 JUNE, ALL WELCOME South Gippsland Landcare Network and Council are hosting a 'Clean Up' event at Turtons Creek campground and waterfalls on Sunday 16 June from 10am-12pm. Clean Up events are a great way to protect local waterways and the wildlife they support by removing litter from the natural environment - especially in an area as special as Turtons Creek. So invite your family or friends to join you and help keep Turtons Creek beautiful. A free BBQ lunch will be provided to thank to all participants. Volunteers are asked to wear sturdy footwear, weatherappropriate clothing and BYO work gloves if possible. Go to www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au/Turtons+Creek to join the Turtons Creek site as a volunteer, or simply turn up on the day. Meet at Turtons Creek Campground for a 10am start. COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Area Works Boolarra Foster Rd, Foster Landslip repairs Darlimurla/Mirboo to Koorooman area Road maintenance Fish Creek/Waratah Nth to Yanakie area Road maintenance
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Planning and Environment Act 1987 SOUTH GIPPSLAND PLANNING SCHEME Notice of Approval of Amendment Amendment C76 The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C76 to the South Gippsland Planning Scheme. The Amendment comes into operation on the date this notice is published in the Government Gazette (30 May 2013). The Amendment implements the recommendations of the Southern Leongatha Outline Development Plan in Clause 21.04-4 of the South Gippsland Planning Scheme . A copy of the Amendment can be inspected, free of charge, at the Department of Planning and Community Development website at www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection and free of charge, during office hours, at the offices of the South Gippsland Shire Council, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha. CON TSOTSOROS Acting Director Planning and Building Systems Department of Planning and Community Development.
DRAFT HOUSING AND SETTLEMENT STRATEGY (HSS) PUBLIC CONSULTATION The draft HSS is the growth strategy for South Gippsland Shire. It is out for public consultation until 28 June 2013. The draft Housing and Settlement Strategy (HSS) comprises three key projects: Part A: Housing and Settlement Strategy (HSS) Part B: Urban Design Frameworks (UDF’s) for 17 of the Shire’s settlements Part C: Review of Rural Living Zone Areas and Restructure Overlays The Strategy has the following key directions: • Prioritizes development according to service or environmental constraints; • Describes settlements by their functions and regional role; • Prioritizes planning for growth in Leongatha, Korumburra, Foster, Mirboo North, Nyora and settlements that have reticulated sewerage; • Recognizes existing Strategic plans as guiding instruments for detailed planning; • Investigates new zoning of land to the Rural Living Zone only in exceptional circumstances; • Supports existing dwelling opportunities in the Rural Zone and supports increased Low Density Residential Zone (LDRZ) supply where supporting infrastructure is present; •Discourages development in old undeveloped Crown townships. The following community info sessions and drop-in sessions have been organised: Community Information Sessions with presentations: Sunday 16 June • Foster: 9.00am - 10.30am: Foster Community Health Centre, 87 Station Rd • Meeniyan: 12.00pm - 1.30pm: Supper Room at Meeniyan Hall, Whitelaw Street • Mirboo North: 3.00pm - 4.30pm: Club room (Walter Tuck) Recreation Reserve • Korumburra: 6.00pm - 7.30pm: Coal Creek Auditorium, Coal Creek Monday 17 June • Leongatha: 4.30pm-6pm: Council Chamber, Michael Place RSVP’s to the sessions should be addressed to Victor Ng, Strategic Planning Officer on 5662 9305 or via email victor.ng@southgippsland.vic.gov.au. You will find more details and the relevant recommendations in the draft HSS, available at local libraries, Council’s office in Leongatha and on Council’s website at: http://www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/Page/page.asp?Pag e_Id=1126
Planning and Environment Act 1987 SOUTH GIPPSLAND PLANNING SCHEME Notice of Preparation of Amendment Amendment C85 Authorisation A02533 The South Gippsland Shire Council has prepared Amendment C85 to the South Gippsland Planning Scheme. In accordance with section 8A(3) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Minister for Planning authorised the South Gippsland Shire Council as planning authority to prepare the amendment. The land affected by the amendment is located in the Leongatha Core Parking Area defined in the adopted Leongatha CBD Parking Strategy 2013. The area is bounded by Young Street, Watt Street, Peart Street, Bellingham Street, Michael Place and South Gippsland Highway in Leongatha town centre. The amendment also impact on all other land across the Shire by removing Clause 22.06: Car Parking. The amendment proposes to implements the Leongatha CBD Parking Strategy 2013 through making the following changes to the South Gippsland Planning Scheme: • Inserting a new Clause 45.09, Parking Overlay. • Inserting a new Schedule 1 to Clause 45.09 Parking Overlay, which: o Applies Column B rate to the affected area; o Implement the requirements of the Leongatha CBD Parking Strategy dated Feb 2013 and nominate a cash-in-lieu contribution based on a sliding scale approach. • Inserting new Planning Scheme maps 16PO. • Amending Clause 21.04, Objectives, Strategies & Implementation, by inserting a paragraph about car parking in Leongatha in sub-clause 21.04-4 and updating the current list of Reference Documents to include the Leongatha CBD Parking Strategy 2013 (as amended). • Removing Clause 22.06, Local Policy - Car Parking. The clause is now considered redundant due to the new state provisions prescribing Column A parking rates that is similar to the local policy. Schedule 1 to the Parking Overlay has been tailored to meet the specific needs of the Leongatha Core Parking Area as recommended in the Leongatha CBD Parking Strategy. The financial contribution arrangement for the provision (by Council) of new public car parking facilities in the Leongatha CBD also gives effect to the recommendations in the Leongatha CBD Parking Strategy. It will be brought into operation on a case-bycase basis, where for a particular property the required number of car parking spaces cannot be provided on the land, and a permit is sought that authorises a reduced number of parking spaces (including possibly a complete waiver of the requirement). Permit conditions will formalise each financial contribution arrangement and the execution of a formal agreement under Section 173 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, which protects the long-term interests of the parties. The estimated cost of developing new public parking facilities (including land purchase and construction).is $9,600 per parking space (before indexation and G.S.T.). The financial contribution rates are calculated as follows: • $4,800 for each car space from the fifth to the eighth space (inclusive) in-lieu; • 7,200 for each car space from the ninth to the twentieth space (inclusive) in-lieu; • $9,600 per car space from the twenty-first space (inclusive) or above in-lieu. You may inspect the amendment, any documents that support the amendment and the explanatory report about the amendment, free of charge, at the following locations: • during office hours, at the office of the planning authority, South Gippsland Shire Council, on 9 Smith Street, Leongatha, VIC 3953. • at the Department of Planning and Community Development web site www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection. Any person who may be affected by the amendment may make a submission to the planning authority. The closing date for submissions is 12 July 2013. A submission must be sent to the South Gippsland Shire Council, Att: Victor Ng, Private Bag 4, Leongatha VIC 3953. Victor Ng Strategic Planning Officer.
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A VARIETY of performances from years 7 to 12 were presented at the annual Leongatha Secondary College Performance Evening recently.
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THERE is hope for the future of flame trees in South Gippsland. The Star last week reported members of the Leongatha Historical Society had harvested seeds from the flame tree in Leongatha, due to be demolished to make way for an Aldi supermarket, with the aim of raising seedlings. Pat Rodwell of Koonwarra rang The Star last Tuesday to report flame trees grow well from seed and that she has two flame trees in her yard. TIM Spokes will return to perform at the Meeniyan Tavern Night on Saturday, July 13 for his second show. In the recent Meeniyan Newsletter, he recalled the first time he attended a tavern night, he was in a pusher in the supper room. C O N G R AT U L A TIONS are extended to Norma and Jack Hulls of
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Leongatha, who celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary on Monday, June 10. HEAVY rain last Friday made for treacherous conditions on the Inverloch to Leongatha road. Many motorists tried to dodge the sheets of water and huge puddles along the roadsides. A PINK copy of the Women’s Devotional Bible has been handed in to The Star. It looks a little worse for wear, with the front cover missing and there’s a bit of dirt here and there. But there’s plenty of wisdom therein if you’re that way inclined. The book, which contains a marker in the shape of a cross featuring purple iris, was found on the corner of Koonwarra Road and Parr Street, Leongatha on June 6. The Star will give it safe harbour for a short time. THIS Saturday (June 15), the problem of elder abuse will be addressed as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The day aims to raise awareness to help minimise the risk of elder abuse locally. “It is important people are aware elder abuse can, and does, occur” said Tania Ryan, a project officer with South Gippsland Shire Council. “If we speak about issues such as elder abuse, we are better prepared to help prevent it.” Seniors Rights Victoria offers a range of service to assist older people who are experiencing elder abuse, including a free, confidential helpline. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing elder abuse please phone 1300 368 821. The service is available 10am–5pm, Monday to Friday. THEY are an entrepreneurial lot at Leongatha Secondary College. Year 11 Business Management students recently ran a food stall to learn the organisational skills one needs to run a small business. They sold soft drink, lollies, hot chips, Nachos, pasta and brownies. The teens must be good cooks as all food was sold.
Number plate overhaul VICTORIA will have a new number plate series for the first time in 60 years with the announcement of the next combination of letters and numbers that will appear on plates featuring the road safety slogan “Stay Alert Stay Alive”. Premier Denis Napthine unveiled the new combination of number, letter, letter, number, letter, letter
– for example 1AA 1AA – to replace the current three letter, three number series, which will end with ZZZ 999 in coming weeks. Dr Napthine said the change was the most significant for number plates in more than half a century. “The last time the format of number plates changed was 1953, the year Queen Elizabeth was crowned and three years before the Melbourne Olympics,” he said. “While people have been able to purchase cus-
Navy man: James Missen graduated from the Royal Australian Navy recruit school at HMAS Cerberus on April 19 and is now based at HMAS Watson in Sydney. James is completing his category training as a combat systems operator. He is the son of Steven and Lynn Missen of Leongatha North, and completed Year 12 at Mary MacKillop College in Leongatha last year.
Tuneful cup Music for soul: those who got their coffee from Lulu’s in Leongatha on Thursday were greeted with sounds made by local musician Michael Warner. The guitarist and singer treated customers to smooth and groovy numbers and put his great skill with the guitar on display. Lulu’s is hoping to have Michael back on more occasions, most likely on Saturdays.
tom plates in recent years, the standard issue plate for millions of other vehicles rolling off the production line has remained the same combination of letters and numbers.” Dr Napthine said the new combination had been carefully chosen to keep up with Victoria’s growing needs and ensure it wouldn’t need to be replaced for many decades. “The new generation series will be compatible with current and future databases,” he said. “VicRoads estimates it has more than 37 million possible combinations and the format will last for more than half a century before it will need to be changed. “The next series of number plates is unique in Australia and will ensure that Victorian vehicles are easily identified.” Dr Napthine said the Victorian Government and its road safety partners, Victoria Police, the TAC, VicRoads and the Department of Justice, were committed to promoting key road safety messages as broadly as possible. “What better way to get the road safety message out there than have it displayed on the number plates of every new vehicle in Victoria?” Dr Napthine said. The new number plate format and slogan will begin appearing on vehicles in coming weeks.
Strange sight: a koala takes a haughty view of the world from a robinia tree in Leongatha.
A koala’s view of the world By Jane Ross A LONE koala sat in the fork of the branches of a robinia tree in the middle of Leongatha’s Koonwarra Road last Wednesday. Ignoring the passing traffic, he (she?) appeared to be taking a serious and grumpy view of the world. He looked slightly moth eaten and glowered as The Star inquired politely after his wellbeing. It was broad daylight – shouldn’t he have been asleep? Not necessarily according to Patsy Hunt, president of The Friends of Koalas on Phillip Island. “They don’t sleep all day.” Told the koala was in a tree in a median strip in the middle of a main road, Ms Hunt said she thought that was a strange place for a koala to be, but said the creatures will go anywhere if it’s a comfort during the day. “The ones on Churchill Island used to love sitting in the big pine trees because the dense foliage kept them dry in the rain. Even at the Koala Centre (on Phillip Island) they’ll sit in an acacia.” She recalled one incident a few years ago when a koala walked through a shop in Cowes. She said there used to be a laneway on the site and presumed the koala had used that as a thoroughfare. Having a store built over its travelling route wasn’t going to make the koala change direction. Ms Hunt said there was no cause for concern, unless the koala remained in the robinia. “They’re more likely to be sick if they’re on the ground.”
Naval careers taster EIGHTY Year 10 students from five secondary colleges throughout South Gippsland explored Navy careers during a recent trip to naval base, HMAS Cerberus, at Crib Point. During the hands on activities, students were supported by Navel recruits from across Australia. Students saw firsthand many parts of the base and explored career possibilities, finding more opportunities available than
they first thought. The teens now have the chance to apply for a four day boot camp program at the base in December. The camp is designed as a mini recruit camp and exposes students to life in the Navy. The Naval Careers Taster was made available via partnerships between HMAS Cerberus, Military Recruitment, South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network and secondary colleges.
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Hopes afloat By S B Sarah h Vella V lll THE promise made by the Federal Government to provide funding towards the restoration of the Port Welshpool Long Jetty will be taken to this election. At the 2007 election, $3.5 million was pledged and in 2010, $3 million. Federal Member for McMillan Russell Broadbent remains a strong proponent of the project and has made an application to the Coalition to keep the commitment this year. South Gippsland Shire Council’s director of development services Phil Stone said a total of $6 million - $1 million from council and $5 million from the State Government - had been committed towards the project. “The estimated shortfall to restore the structure back to pedestrian access is still $5 million,” he said. “Regional Development Australia funding has unfortunately not been forthcoming, therefore the next steps are to advocate to the federal parties for some election funding commitments.” Mr Stone said the Federal Coalition had committed to looking at finding funds should they be elected. “To ensure this commitment can be achieved, along with many other important funding projects in South Gippsland, several councillors and the CEO will be travelling to Canberra to lobby for support prior to the election,” he said. “A list of council endorsed priority projects will be presented to various MPs on both sides of parliament in June.” Peter Rose from the Port
Welshpool W l h l General G l Store St said maybe (Deputy Premier and Member for Gippsland South) Peter Ryan could come on board to push the project at the federal level. “I think there is more logic in restoring the Long Jetty in stages, which is the approach suggested by Gippsland Trades and Labour Council secretary John Parker,” Mr Rose said. “Either way, it definitely needs to happen. We still get people every day asking about the jetty and when it is going to reopen. “Having the jetty restored would enhance Port Welshpool; it would bring more people to the area. It was a great place to fish off.” Roger Harvey has a holiday house in Port Welshpool and also has a business connection to the sea side town. “We have been under the impression the coalition would come up with the extra money required following the commitment of $5 million by the State Government and $1 million by South Gippsland Shire Council,” he said. He said the jetty, which has now been shut for 10 years, is a perfect infrastructure project; it uses local timber, provides local employment and will provide a lasting tourism legacy that will have multiplier effects throughout the local economy. “By any measure this is a depressed area in need of jobs and activity. It is worthy of unequivocal support by an election promise for funding. In principal support will not get it rebuilt,” Mr Harvey said. While Mr Broadbent’s office is hopeful the Coalition Government will assist with the project, it will not commit to spending until the election campaign officially begins.
Labor reveals candidate THE Australian Labor Party has endorsed a 22 year old as its candidate for McMillan for the upcoming federal election. Shady Creek’s Anthony Naus is taking on the role and preparing for the upcoming election on September 14. The seat of McMillan has been held by Liberal Member Russell Broadbent since 2004. Look out in next week’s Star for an interview with the young candidate.
Roadworks for Toora WEATHER permitting, Toora will see road reconstruction works along Stanley Street this Thursday (June 13) Asphalting will occur between Gray and Victoria streets with line marking to follow. Stanley Street will be closed to all traffic during the reconstruction works, which are expected to take two days to complete. Road works will occur between 8am and 5pm. During this time, parking in Stanley Street will
be unavailable. South Gippsland Shire Council is asking residents and shop owners to make alternative arrangements while the works are completed. Council engineering coordinator Paul Challis said the asphalting of Stanley Street was the final stage of a Toora road improvement project, which has included the laying of new footpaths and kerbs as well as drainage works. “There will be some disruption to residents during asphalting but we are confident the benefits will be worthwhile.”
Unchain my jetty: Peter Rose is hopeful the Long Jetty restoration project will receive the funding it needs.
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Safety concerns I UNDERSTAND the South Gippsland Shire Council has plans for the Coal Creek Park and Museum in Korumburra, to make money and become self sufficient. So it is now time to consider some of the hazards which currently face visitors to this tourist precinct, which along with the museum also includes the Prom Country Information Centre, BBQs, picnic tables, public toilets and the children’s playground. The precinct can be busy with both locals and tourists, particularly when events are being held at Coal Creek. There are also
many school children who travel by buses to visit during the week plus the popular farmers’ market held each month. During these times, vehicles are parked on both sides of the road on Silkstone, Mionis, and Coal Creek roads, and in the overflow car parks accessed from Mionis and Coal Creek roads. But there are no footpaths in this area. Pedestrian traffic, that is unable to manage the wet and uneven and sloped grass verges, is forced to walk in the middle of the road because of the parked cars. Motorists need to be warned, by signs, that their vehicles will be
E D I T O R I A L Watch out for our kids LAST week’s police raid in Leongatha that resulted in child pornography charges being laid against a 20 year old Leongatha man has highlighted the dangers posed by inappropriate use of social media. Facebook and Skype were the methods police believe were used in this case, but any form of social media where the identity of another party cannot be confirmed places any innocent user at risk. Children and especially teenagers are eager to fit in with their peers and curious about the ways of the world, and people with the wrong intentions take advantage of that. In today’s times, people are only too quick to post considerable information online. Pressure to do so often comes from family and friends, particularly when it comes to sharing every step a child takes by posting a photo. To resist doing so can be perceived as being a prude or apparently out of touch with modern ways. How many people, however, would be aware that on Facebook one can copy a photo posted by another person ? It’s simple: just place the mouse icon over the photo, right click, select copy, open the Paint program and paste. While most people would generally be confident their online friends are trustworthy, the simplicity of being able to share and replicate information electronically increases the chances of photos and other information falling into the wrong hands. Parents are urged to attend the cyber safety information sessions being held by Leongatha Secondary College this week and at Wonthaggi next week. Social media has its benefits, particularly as a method of keeping in touch when isolated (as often in the case in the country) and by making contact with many people at once. But precautions must be taken and everyone has a responsibility to protect their children from online harm. The fact children have been in tears at Leongatha police station in the past week in relation to last week’s incident proves just how easily they can be hurt.
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sharing the roads with pedestrian traffic. Signs are also needed to remind traffic turning off the South Gippsland Highway, from both directions, that the speed limit is no longer 60 kph or is it? What is the speed in Silkstone Road? The speed limit really does need to be closely looked at here. Traffic speeds around schools is 40 kph when the children are out and about, here the playground is at the side of Silkstone Road, and it only takes one excited child and many buses full of school children can be seen here. Also, for safety reasons, I believe the speed limit in any residential area without footpaths should to be no more than 40kph. For a regular busy tourist precinct, this should be the case here. Ros Envall, Korumburra.
important that I am here to support the councillors with the administration and operation of council. It is not my position to form a political view or try and justify a budget that council is still deliberating on. I was merely only trying to bring balance to the information appearing in the local papers. Following enquiries with The Star, I understand the title change occurred to assist with the page layout of the Letters to the Editor section. I hope this letter helps clarify my position on this matter, which I believe has been misled to your readers by unintentionally changing the title of my letter. Tim Tamlin, chief executive officer, South Gippsland Shire Council.
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I refer to my letter to you which appeared on page 12 of The Star on Tuesday, June 4. My letter was titled “A Difficult Budget for Council� but when printed in your paper appeared with a title “Budget Justification�. I am extremely disappointed that you changed the overall intent of my letter by changing the title. In my position as a CEO in local government I see it very
Pool campaign AN OPEN letter to South Gippsland Shire Council. We in Mirboo North and surrounds cannot comprehend
why you would want or even consider closing Gippsland’s most iconic swimming pool! Set within the Baths Road Reserve in a beautiful fern gully, this place is an incredibly important asset for the town, shire and region. Correct me if I’m wrong, but by all accounts and recent local development surveys, the Mirboo North swimming pool is among the highest priorities for locals and visitors alike. This iconic and perfectly located facility should be attracting increased funding to repair any problems and develop it into the potentially great tourist attraction it offers. The draft plan to close it and build a “Duck Pond� elsewhere is with respect a joke! A disgrace upon the local government planners! A large injection of funds, publicly or privately is required to save, repair and develop this icon and one of our best assets! Failing this, a concerted effort locally and on social media is underway to make it happen. Lee and Jasper Spencer, Mirboo North.
Farm safety REGIONAL Victorians understand all too well how farm deaths and injuries can devastate
families, livelihoods and entire communities. With farmers making up just three per cent of the nation’sp workforce, it is particularly worrying that recent research by Safe Work Australia showsb they account for one-in-six of all Australian workplace deaths. The research, compiled over an eight-year period, showed vehicles, including quad bikes and tractors, were involved in nearly three quarters of work-relatedp fatalities on farms and three quarters of all quad bike deaths were caused by rollovers. As a firm that regularly acts for people injured in farming accidents, Slater and Gordon hasp been one of many voices calling for mandatory crush protection p devices for quad bikes. It is positive to see regulators now working with manufacturers and industry to address the problem and it is equally positiveb that Safe Work Australia has identified the agriculture sector as a priority in its national workplacep safety strategy. For too long it has been accepted that farms are dangerous work environments and it is time for this to change.
Dan McGlade, Slater and Gordon lawyers, Melbourne.
VOXPOP! VOX With the Transport Connections program winding up on June 30, The Star asked what transport you would like to see in South Gippsland?
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“My big interest is walking and cycling so I would like to see more of a focus on planning for walking and cycling. It’s a lot about the consideration around on road cycling because we do not have roads that are sealed. It’s about linking pathways too.� Julia Lomas, Korumburra.
“More frequent buses, that would be the main thing. I do not think there is a real chance of the railway coming back. It is something that would only work when you have bulk goods.� Lloyd Morcom, Foster.
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Reduce rates I WRITE in relation to proposed rates increases indicated in the South Gippsland Shire Council budget. Council’s budget document states at page five its intention to “balance the demands for services and infrastructure with the community’s capacity to pay.” There is widespread concern from ratepayers that the constant annual increases in rates by amounts well in excess of inflation have pushed charges beyond the community’s capacity to pay. We are being asked to accept increases of 7.5 per cent for next year, followed by projected increases of 6.25 per cent in 201415 and then around five per cent a year through to 2027-28. These increases are all well above expected inflation rates which the council budget acknowledges to be under three per cent. It is clear the economy in general is in difficulty and this is especially so in rural areas such as ours. The council budget document acknowledges at page 32 that “South Gippsland’s economy centres around agricultural production.” Conditions in agriculture are tough. Dairy prices have been down and beef prices have increased little in the last 20 years, quite apart from extremely difficult seasonal conditions and ever present cost increase pressures. Naturally farmers through necessity are cutting back and deferring expenditure wherever possible to deal with the hard times and the effects of these cutbacks flow on to the other businesses. There is no doubt ratepayers are doing it hard, and their capacity is not there to pay rates increases constantly well above inflation. I am sure good cases may be put for all the expenditure items listed in the council’s 2013-14 budget. In fact I am sure good cases were made for other expenditures which did not make it into the final budget. I do not doubt the council’s intention to try to provide the best services and facilities for its ratepayers. That is no different to every individual or business. They seek to enjoy maximum benefits from expenditure (both business and private) that is worthwhile and within their capacity to pay. But when times get tough they need to forego expenditures and benefits otherwise desired because they cannot be afforded. Council’s budget at page 60 notes that “it is important that an assessment is made of the community’s capacity and
preparedness to pay for current and desired service expectations.” The budget document lacks any discussion or analysis of how the community’s capacity to pay was assessed by council to include a 7.5 per cent increase in rates. If such an analysis has been done then it should be included in the budget document and made available for independent scrutiny. I believe the council has misjudged this capacity and preparedness to pay. I believe a proper assessment of this would dictate rate increases be kept to no more than inflation. Clearly this means looking to reduce the expenditures proposed so that total expenditure falls within the limits of a rate increase set only at inflation levels. I am sure every councillor and every ratepayer will have different views on the relative priorities to be placed on particular projects and expenditures in the ambit of the council – and all with the best of intentions. I have indicated my belief savings could be made by deleting the plan to develop a vision 2050 and by cutbacks in the council funding to Coal Creek, and others have indicated their own views. However I acknowledge the council may disagree with any or all of these views. That does not however support an argument the rates increase should remain at 7.5 per cent but merely the proposed expenditures should be reduced in other areas. I believe the budget process should involve first setting the limit to total expenditure, by setting the limit to what rate increase is proper and within the community’s capacity to pay. The next step is to prioritise expenditures and ultimately decide on the particular expenditures that will be accommodated, the total of which shall be within the limits as first established. I do not believe it is proper or sustainable to expect ratepayers to pay increases in rates that are well above inflation on a never ending basis. That is what is projected in all the available council forward budgets out to 2027-28). It is incumbent on councillors to limit expenditures to those within the ratepayers’ capacity to pay, and to decide on the particular reductions needed in proposed expenditures. I urge councillors and officers to take the necessary decisions to facilitate limiting any rate increase to no more than inflation. Lloyd McKenzie, Foster.
Stop at accidents POLICE have called for the public to stop at accidents. An Inverloch woman told police she was passed by several cars after she ran off the Inverloch-Kongwak Road at Wattle Bank last Wednesday. The 24 year old was heading to Korumburra when she ran off the road at the intersection with Lynnes Road. Acting Sergeant Allan Piening of Bass Coast Highway Patrol was surprised no one stopped. “She was hard to see because her car was stuck in a gutter, but it was obviously damaged,” he said. The woman rang 000 and eventually a passer-by stopped. She sustained leg injuries after her vehicle left the road around 6.45am and collided head-on with a tree. The woman was airlifted by Helimed One from the Inverloch Recreation Reserve and taken to the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne.
Alfred bound: the accident victim is airlifted from Inverloch Recreation Reserve last Wednesday.
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Red Shield record
By Jane Ross
SOUTH Gippsland has raised a record $25,000 for this year’s Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal. Captain Martyn Scrimshaw is thrilled. “That’s an incredible response,” he said, “it’s unreal.” It’s particularly remarkable given the Victorian total of $1,455,621 was almost nine per cent less than last year’s tally. The second Winter Sleepout at the Leongatha Railway Station last Friday week added $4500 to money raised from door knocking or collecting in the street. Twenty people including police, a couple of business and Salvation Army representatives, two teachers and half a dozen students from Leongatha Secondary College dossed down in cardboard boxes lining the station platform. Martyn said the night was
Better facility: Salvation Army Captain Martyn Scrimshaw at the site of the new Salvo hub in Leongatha, being built by Considine and Johnston.
mild and the atmosphere great. “It was fantastic, really amazing. People from the community came down all night to give donations.” One person who was sleeping at the station entrance said he heard a noise around three in the morning and woke later to find a pile of coins had been placed nearby. A hot breakfast was served at 6am. Martyn survived the night so well he went on to umpire junior footy the following afternoon. “But Heather (his wife) told me when she came home she found me asleep on the couch!” While he had initial difficulty finding sufficient volunteers to doorknock the area for the Red Shield Appeal, enough turned up in the end. He said he and Heather have made it abundantly clear the new $3.5 million Salvo hub going up opposite Long Street Family Medicine, is not being paid for by Red Shield money. “Programs that we will run in the
building will benefit though.” The new centre, due for completion by the end of the year, will house the Salvation Army, its worship area and offices for the army’s welfare arm GippsCare. “At the moment, we have people going to GippsCare (in McCartin Street) for food parcels and people coming to the Salvo offices (in Anderson Street) for services provided by GippsCare,” Martyn said. That means people have to be redirected. “When we have the new building, we will be a one-stop-shop so it will be easier for everyone.” The Leongatha congregation went to inspect the new building site the Sunday before last because once construction moves to its next phase, no one other than tradies will be allowed on site. Local firm Considine and Johnston won the tender and Martyn is proud to say many local tradespeople are working on the construction.
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told me we would have to provide evidence of her medical history. It’s something my wife really objects to. She doesn’t feel she should have to give them those kinds of personal details,” he said. “The guy told me it was pretty much the only way the company would agree to not fit the meter. Even then he wasn’t making any guarantees. I know that if the meter is fitted, she won’t sleep at night thinking about it. “Whatever the reality of the risk posed to people’s health by these things, the stress created is sure to have a negative effect on her health.” One Venus Bay resident, also a cancer survivor, said she had written to the company outlining her opposition to the technology, only to be told she would have no choice but to have one fitted. “They’re just very insistent that there is no choice. That’s really where it’s at with me. They’ve told me customers have to respect the installers’ work and not to make obstructions,” she said. “I’ve written back to say, of course I respect their work and it has nothing
to do with disrespecting the technology. I just have health concerns. They’re not acknowledging the health concerns. They’re just saying they don’t exist. “There’s a lot of concern about electromagnetic radiation in our environment in general and I would just prefer not to have it. I just don’t want to increase my risk of cancer, if I don’t
have to.” The woman has a large photovoltaic solar system powering her house that was feeding electricity back into the grid. She believes she has no use for a smart meter. She also fears the sonar nearby colonies of two different species of Australian micro bats could be affected by the smart meter signals.
A Tarwin woman, who refused to grant an installer access to her meter box, was flabbergasted at the young man’s behaviour. He fish-tailed his way out of her property in a cloud of dust. The company, she said, had vowed that a smart meter would be installed at some time in the future, regardless of whether she agreed.
POLICE BRIEFS Police praise POLICE have congratulated motorists for their good behaviour on the region’s roads over the weekend. Acting Sergeant Allan Piening of the Bass Coast Highway Patrol said police reported only a few drivers travelling just above the speed limit, despite the extra traffic in the region for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend.
Holidays spoilt BURGLARS have targeted holiday homes at Venus Bay and Inverloch in the lead-up to the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. Seven properties were attacked at Venus Bay, and one at Inverloch and another at Rhyll. The break-ins were reported by cleaners or owners last week, but police are unsure when the incidents occurred. Leading Senior Constable Shaun Stirton of Inverloch Police urged the community to help police. “We are asking the community to be vigilant and notice anything untoward, such as cars late at night,” he said. Neighbours are encouraged to note registration numbers of unfamiliar vehicles.
Leading S/C Stirton believed the burglaries were well organised, and the thieves most likely used a car and trailer, or a van. Televisions, microwaves and other electrical goods were taken, along with a washing machine, kitchen items and bedding. Leading S/C Stirton said homeowners should log such details as brands and serial numbers to help police locate stolen goods. Eighty per cent of items stolen from Inverloch last year were found. “The offenders will often say, ‘Mate, that’s mine. I bought it’, but if the item has a serial number and it matches the one we have, we can say ‘No, it’s not’,” Leading S/C Stirton said. The burglaries reported were: • three holiday houses side by side in Juno Road, Venus Bay. Doors were forced open and TVs, CD and DVD players and stereos were stolen; • two holiday houses side by side in Amanda Crescent, Venus Bay, where doors were forced open and a TV, DVD and stereo were taken; • a holiday house in Jupiter Boulevard, Ve-
nus Bay, where a door was forced open and a TV, coffee machine, toaster, bedding and a floor rug were stolen; and • a holiday home in Pandora Avenue, Venus Bay, where a door was forced open and a TV and VCR were stolen. Further reported holiday home burglaries occurred at: • Bayview Avenue, Inverloch, where a padlock securing a shed door was cut and four fishing rods were stolen; and • Rhyll Court, Rhyll, where a window has been forced and a TV, iPod dock and a clothes dryer were stolen. Anyone with information should contact Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit on 5671 4100 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
Generator stolen A GENERATOR was taken from the back of ute in Leongatha overnight on May 30. Thieves cut tie ropes securing the large 5KVA generator on the back of a Ford Falcon utility tray parked in the victim’s driveway in Valley View Crescent. The generator is valued at about $2000.
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Concert for a cause THINK of teenagers and Saturday nights, and one may think of wild parties. Well on Saturday, June 22, three Inverloch teens are planning one big celebration with a sweet aim: to raise funds in honour of an 11 year old Inverloch girl battling acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Brianna Wightman, Rani Stirton and Nicky Lawson have organised the Concert for Coco at Inverloch Primary School. Local children will sing, act and play musical instruments, and there will be raffles, coin tosses, games and more. A contingent of cast members from Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s 13 musical will perform. Funds raised will go towards the Monash Children’s Cancer Centre to provide art and craft materials to help children cope. Inverloch girl Dakota “Coco” Rigby has enjoyed creative pursuits while receiving treatment at the centre. “It would be nice to give back to them,” Dakota’s mum Courtenay said. “I was just amazed teenagers would want to help out. They wrote a letter and left it in our letterbox at the start of Dakota’s diagnosis.” Rani felt the need to give. “We just wanted to show people it is possible you can do something to help,” she said. Guests are invited to wear a splash of aqua on
the night to honour Dakota’s favourite colour. A light supper will be provided and snacks will be available to buy. Since being diagnosed in October last year, Dakota has worked with art therapists to create a bead journey, adding beads to a cord, each bead representing a procedure such as a blood transfusion or lumbar puncture. So far, she has collected 370 beads in just eight months of treatment. Glow in the dark beads indicate radiation. White beads with pictures depict events, with candles for Dakota’s birthday and an ambulance for an ambulance ride. “When she was first diagnosed I saw how many beads the other kids had and I thought ‘No, my Dakota won’t need that many!’” Courtenay said. Music therapists at Monash also sing with children to reduce their anxiety ahead of a painful lumbar puncture. At one stage, Dakota was taking 70 tablets a week, sorted in a large scale ‘tablet organiser’ - a toolbox bought from the hardware shop. The Inverloch community’s support of the cancer centre has impressed staff. Not only are people behind Dakota, but locals also nurtured Inverloch boy Jaxon Beal through his treatment several years ago. “I woke up in a room and there was a plaque that said Jaxon and the Inverloch community had donated character bandaids to
the centre,” Dakota said. The concert runs from 7.30pm-10.30pm at the school’s multipurpose stadium. Tickets are $15 for adults (15 and over), $10 for children five-14 and kids under four are free. Guests are urged to book tickets before the night by phoning Brianna on 5674 3747. Nicky, Brianna and Rani raised funds for Dakota at this year’s Inverloch Jazz Festival, dressing as M&M lollies and rattling tins for donations. Their idea won the $300 prize for best children’s float and they donated that sum to Dakota. Last year, they held a pancake night in Inverloch and raised $2500 for the Leukaemia Foundation, in honour of Nicky’s cousin Corey Reid who died from the disease. “I’m grateful for what they have done for Dakota and I hope Dakota will be able to grow into a teenager like them,” Courtenay said.
Fun guaranteed: Rani Stirton, Dakota Rigby, Brianna Wightman and Nicky Lawson are inviting the community to the Concert for Coco on June 22.
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South Gippsland Shire Council has released a Planning Scheme Amendment C85 for public comment. This proposes a new parking overlay that will streamline parking requirements for new developments and work towards providing long-term parking solutions.
“When new buildings are constructed in the business precinct, developers may choose to build car parks on site or make a contribution to the construction of council car parks,” said Paul Stampton, council’s manager of strategic planning and development. “The introduction of a sliding scale system will balance council’s commitment to local business whilst reducing the burden on ratepayers. It will help provide
long-term parking facilities for Leongatha.” Council adopted the Leongatha Parking Strategy in December. The amendment was started following changes to state planning legislation. “The plan has been developed to manage the growth of business without straining the demand on existing parking areas,” Mr Stampton said. “This provides for future business opportunities, and makes
for a fairer payment system.” Planning Scheme Amendment C85 is on public exhibition until Friday, July 12. The proposal can be viewed at council’s main office and at www. southgippsland.vic.gov.au. For further information, please contact Victor Ng, strategic planning officer, on 5662 9305. Submissions can be made to council@southgippsland.vic.gov. au
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Farmer to fly north A WATTLE Bank farmer is heading to northern Queensland as part of a scholarship courtesy of the Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF). Aaron Brown will change scenery from his lush green beef and sheep farm just north of Inverloch for the red plains of a Queensland cattle station. Mr Brown has been given the opportunity thanks to an inaugural scholarship run by the VFF Livestock Group and supported by Rabobank. The 26 year old is excited about the three months experience. “I probably just want to get a broad range of experience and exposure to the northern cattle industry,� he said. “The industry is much larger than down here so I want to experience that and another thing I want to see is how those rural communities work. They are a lot different to down here. “I have also been told that where I am going is in drought so that will be good exposure for me as well.� Mr Brown will be stationed at Boomarra, a 108,000ha property run by NAPCO (The North Aus-
tralian Pastoral Company) that can host up to 9000 cattle at any one time. The young farmer heads north today (Wednesday) and said marketing and import are facets he wants to be exposed to. “From what I can gather in a country like Australia we have to be focused on exports and I think NAPCO is well integrated in those markets overseas,� Mr Brown said. “I think they have about 180,000 head of cattle all up and being connected to the markets in South East Asia, I think that will be good exposure for me. “I’m not exactly sure what skills I will learn up there, but hopefully I will have the opportunity to see how they manage their business differently to us as well.� VFF Livestock president Ian Feldtmann said the VFF is passionate about young people in agriculture. “We’ve been very supportive of this initiative and been endeavouring to keep it going long,� he said. The VFF is hoping Mr Brown will be able to share his experience with other young farmers. “We’re hoping that we can call on Aaron when he comes back so he can pass on the experiences he has
gained up there to people who are starting out in the industry and want to make a career out of it,� Mr Feldtmann said. “We think it’ll be great to get that feedback from someone such as Aaron.�
Rabobank was keen to support an initiative that helped young people in farming. “Certainly sharing of knowledge is something that stands out for me,� Rabobank Leongatha
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Off north: Aaron Brown (right) is off to a northern Queensland cattle station thanks to a Victorian Farmers Federation scholarship and sponsorship from Rabobank. Wishing him well on his way were VFF Livestock president Ian Feldtmann and Rabobank Leongatha branch manager Russell Mann.
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Roads to remember
LEONGATHA had a blast from the past after VicRoads opened its exhibition of road related pictures from the past 100 years on Thursday night.
The VicRoads – Connecting Victorians for 100 years exhibition at the Leongatha Historical Society’s Mechanics’ Institute was packed out. The never before seen images and documents feature Leongatha and the surrounding road networks that have served the area for the past century. The Leongatha Historical Society’s Lyn Skillern was happy to have the exhibition on display. “It’s great to have
this exhibition here and we loved working with VicRoads to get it all together,” she said. Photos in the exhibition feature road construction and improvements. Vi-
cRoads top brass was overheard commenting how road safety and methods of construction had changed. The exhibition is running through to July 27.
Meeting of minds: VicRoads regional director for eastern Victoria Sebastian Motta chats with South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin about the exhibition. Familiar site: this photograph featured in the exhibition shows the railway bridge at the end of Bair Street in Leongatha in 1947.
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Mayor’s message Have say on sewerage With it brings the realisation that one annual plan and budget is drawing to a close, as another one is about to be set and begin. The development of the Draft 2013-2017 Council Plan, Draft 2013-2014 Annual Plan and proposed Draft 2013-14 Budget (including Councillor Allowances), is a lengthy and challenging process. These draft documents have been available to the public for over four weeks to read, review and provide submissions back to council. To complete the submission process, a special council meeting will be held at noon today (Wednesday, June 12) in the Council Chambers in Leongatha. This meeting will provide councillors the opportunity to receive and consider the submissions in response to the draft plans and budget. Council is pleased to see the number of submissions increase three-fold on previous years and I thank everyone who made the effort to write a submission or contact us to discuss their proposals and suggestions. Although the increased level of feedback was welcome, we also acknowledge it could still be better, and we are still highly committed to improving our community engagement. This commitment, along with continuing to advocate for the best interests of South Gippsland, is a top priority set by the council since last year’s elections. Council has recently met with State Government ministers to continue advocating for projects that affect our area, most recently the CEO, Councillor Brunt and I met with Minister for Water the Hon. Peter Walsh regarding potable water catchments and to discuss the Poowong, Loch and Nyora Sewerage Scheme. This meeting came following council’s March resolution to ‘reiterate strongly and urgently its commitment to and implementation of reticulated sewerage provision in the towns of Nyora, Poowong And Loch on the grounds of public and environmental health.’ The meeting was extremely beneficial and the minister confirmed that while still finalising options, we will be notified by year’s end of the next steps in the project. Many of my fellow councillors, the CEO and I will also be visiting Canberra in mid June to promote, raise awareness and discuss the interests and priority projects for South Gippsland to our federal representatives. Funding and project support towards infrastructure and community services will be high on our agenda. Putting budget discussions and advocacy aside for one moment, I wanted to raise awareness of an important but sometimes less discussed issue in our community. Elder abuse can affect up to five percent of older people and can include physical assault, mistreatment and neglect, as well as verbal and emotional abuse. On Saturday, June 15, the problem of elder abuse will be addressed as part of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The aim is to raise awareness to help minimise the risk of elder abuse occurring within our communities. Seniors Rights Victoria offers a range of service to assist older people who are experiencing elder abuse, including a free, confidential helpline. If you, or someone you know, is experiencing elder abuse please phone 1300 368 821. Cr Kieran Kennedy, mayor.
SOUTH Gippsland Water has further advanced its broad review of the Poowong, Loch and Nyora Sewerage Scheme. An integral step in the review process is to include the thoughts and views of key stakeholders and the community, on options that would lead to a more efficient scheme. As a result, South Gippsland Water is seeking expressions of interest for community representatives to participate in community consultation workshops regarding the scheme. Participants will provide valuable feedback and community opinion for the scheme review currently being undertaken by South Gippsland Water. An initial workshop will be held in mid June, with a view participants would be involved in further community consultation workshops throughout 2013. Given the workshop nature of the consultation process, it may be necessary to limit the number of participants. Poowong, Loch and Nyora Community representatives interested in participating in the corporation’s review process should phone Ros Griggs at South Gippsland Water on 5682 0444 to register interest.
Arts push SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council should develop an arts strategy as part of the 201314 budget, council will be urged tomorrow (Wednesday). Representatives of the Digital Arts Collection Group will advocate for an Arts Industry Cluster Strategy to be implemented to promote art, tourism and economic development to recognise the economic potential of the region’s creative communities. The group is a cooperative organisation/network involving local artists working on creative projects. The group is now finishing the filming and editing profiles of 12 local artists, promoting culture, natural beauty and vibrant communities. Representatives will argue council’s support for the arts has been considerably reduced, now spending some $12,000 per annum or 43 cents per head. The group will argue participation in the arts outweighs participation in sports. According to the most recent Australian Bureau of Statistics survey, active participation in teams sport is around 20 per cent of the community, whereas active participation in the arts is over 30 per cent.
Unique style: Fish Creek artist Andrew McPherson at work.
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CFA honours Leongatha firefighters THE Leongatha CFA Brigade honoured its hardest working and longest serving members at an annual awards dinner
recently. A crowd of 70, made up of members and their families, reflected on the past year of events the brigade attended. Coveted CFA National
Top member: brigade captain Tristan MortonPedersen, left with Firefighter of the Year Damien Thomas.
Going well: Nathan Hawkins (right) took out the Jack Rayson Encouragement Award. He is pictured with brigade captain Tristan Morton-Pedersen.
In it for life: brigade captain Tristan MortonPedersen (left) awards Gary Burns with a life membership.
Medals were presented to long time members Ed Browning and Leo Bentvelzen by regional officer Mark Potter. Ed and Leo also received service medals for 45 and 40 years with the brigade respectively, while Steve Burns and Rob Turner were congratulated on 10 years of service. Nathan Hawkins took out the Jack Rayson Encouragement Award while Damien Thomas took out the Firefighter of the Year award as voted by the members. The brigade also awarded Gary Burns a well deserved life membership.
Long serving: receiving service medals were, from left, Steve Burns, Rob Turner (both 10 years), Leo Bentvelzen (40 years) and Ed Browning (45 years).
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Try a coat of paint By Jane Ross TERRY Watchorn has an idea that he thinks will help revive the Leongatha shopping strip.
Town revival: Terry Watchorn thinks a lick of paint on the fascia of some businesses in Leongatha would give the CBD a lift.
It’s called paint. A retired businessman and former enthusiastic member of the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce, Mr Watchorn said if you come into a town and see it all freshly painted it creates a welcoming picture. “You want to attract people in here. At the moment the place looks tired and in need of a makeover.” He is critical of some shops having drab exteriors or out-of-date signs, referring in particular to fascias. “All it takes is a tin of paint, a paint brush, ladder and elbow grease. “I’ll offer to go up and paint it for them. I’m pretty handy! I’m sure landlords wouldn’t mind the updating.” Mr Watchorn said banks and big companies have criteria for presentation of the buildings, as do car dealers. So, he cannot see why others can’t do the same thing. He said he once visited a timber town on Vancouver Island where the mills had closed and it was becoming a ghost town. “They did murals on the walls and it took off. Now, they have tourist buses coming along to see them.” He’s not suggesting Leongatha follow suit but he does think a “lick of paint” would freshen the place up, making everything look brand new.
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“I just think it’s something simple, it’s not costly but is effective. It has to help. The first thing people look at is window dressing.”
Mayor’s message Cr Clare Le Serve
WHILST we all have good intentions when it comes to protecting the environment, those intentions can be pushed aside in our busy day-to-day lives. World Environment Day last Wednesday was the perfect chance to stop and take a moment to remember how important our natural surroundings are and refocus on what we can do to protect them. Council’s environment team ran a fantastic Staff Sustainability Expo to celebrate World Environment Day and discuss what we are doing as a council to reduce our own carbon emissions and what we can improve on. Our carbon account total for 2011-12 was 22,557 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent, and we are doing a lot of work to keep reducing that each year. The mission to keep reducing our carbon footprint reminded me of a talk by Sue Bendel from Friends of the Leadbeater’s Possum I attended recently. Sue told us this native animal, which shares its name with my own ward, is under threat of extinction with only around 1000 adult possums remaining. Like many Australian animals, the Leadbeater’s Possum is endangered because of habitat loss. Sue also told us that 85 per cent of the logging of their forests is to provide woodchips for a paper company. Environment is one of the five areas in our Council Plan, but I don’t think we are practising what we are preaching. In order to protect the Leadbeater’s Possum and our forests, I would like to work towards a paper free council. We live in a technological world and it is amazing the gadgets we can use today – all the councillors have iPads and smart phones which can replace paper in nearly every instance. We can use these technologies to read reports on so we don’t have to print them and waste paper. For those of us who don’t quite have the hang of modern technology, we are fortunately surrounded by younger people who are computer savvy and can help teach me how to use these gadgets. I even downloaded my first ‘app’ this week – not without help, but it certainly was a learning curve for me! I encourage everyone to look at how much paper they are using in their own workplaces and homes and, like council, try to cut back as much as possible. While council is doing a great job at ‘going green’, we haven’t quite got there yet and there is still more we can do. If you have any ideas to help council go paper free, or what you are doing in your home or workplace, I’d love to hear from you. Instead of one day a year, let’s celebrate the environment every day! Cr Clare Le Serve, mayor.
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8/17 McDonald Street Insight Real Estate 5662 2220
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he Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has left interest rates unchanged at 2.75 per cent at its June board meeting. Already sitting at an all-time low, the official cash rate was unlikely to be cut further given the falling Australian dollar. In the property world it means now is the time to buy and sell. When interest rates are low, house prices tend to rise since home-buyers get a boost of confidence from lower mortgage rates, and that pushes demand for home ownership. People may also be thinking of down-sizing, so your house may fetch a higher price if you decide to sell.
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of cupboards and a walk in pantry. The main bedroom is spacious, with a large walk-in robe and ensuite complete with double shower. The second and third bedrooms both have generous built in robes. The third bedroom, through double doors off the dining -room, is currently used as a separate TV room. This is an extremely attractive and light unit, a credit to its current owners. A terrific community centre in the village is also available for socialising and activities. All of this in a safe and secure environment for mature aged people! This is an extremely reluctant sale.
We have a genuine buyer looking for 50-100 acres, flat land close to Leongatha. No Building Permit required.
Glenn Stevens, RBA Governor of Monetary Policy Decision announced the no change last Tuesday. “Commodity prices have declined from their peaks but, overall, remain at high levels by historical standards,” he said. “Inflation has generally moderated over recent months and monetary policy has been eased further in a number of countries. “Financial conditions internationally are very accommodative. Despite the recent rise in sovereign bond yields, funding conditions for sovereigns, well-rated corporates and most financial institutions remain very favourable.” Mr Stevens said that in Australia, growth over the past year has been a bit below trend.
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“The unemployment rate has edged higher over the past year and growth in labour costs has moderated,” he said. “Inflation has been consistent with the medium-term target and is expected to remain so over the next one to two years.” “At today’s meeting the Board judged that the easier financial conditions now in place will contribute to a strengthening of growth over time, consistent with achieving the inflation target. “It decided that the stance of monetary policy remained appropriate for the time being. The Board also judged that the inflation outlook, as currently assessed, may provide some scope for further easing, should that be required to support demand.”
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570 ACRES - 3 TITLES • Safe rainfall region - 900-100mm annually • Fertile flats and foothill country • Licenced irrigation - dam • H/b dairy • 2nd generation owners retiring Elders Yarram 5182 6600 I Greg Tuckett 0428 826 600
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Presented to perfection, this sizeable unit provides all you need for over 55s living. Open plan kitchen & dining area, R/C air con, BIRs & a sitting area/3rd bdrm for guests. Delightful courtyard with views, level block.
Solid BV unit situated at the rear of the complex in an excellent location. Scenic rural view & an architectural split level design, cathedral ceilings, BIRs, elec. cooking, gas heating, air conditioning. Ideal entry-level investment for 1st home buyers.
Here’s an ideal starter with good solid bones, just looking for a cosmetic update. Deceptively spacious brick home with large open kitchen & meals area, BIRs, sep. lounge, bathroom & shower room & sunroom. Low maintenance, level yard with shed.
Well-built home on a huge 1020m2 block. Spacious open plan living with a galley kitchen, WI pantry & a sunny dining area, nat gas heating & SFH. Massive covered outdoor area with bistro blinds creating an allweather area. Backyard has a lock up shed. Genuine offers considered.
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Opportunity beckons for the perfect lifestyle change with this 4 acre beauty. Set on some of South Gippsland's finest country, this property overlooks the spectacular green hills of Berrys Creek & beyond with a postcard view. The home is oriented to enjoy the view from most areas but importantly from the master bedroom & both the living rooms. Renovated kitchen 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & a study. 20 x 30ft lock up shed & dble garage.
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Within a short stroll to the shops & recreational facilities, this home has been updated throughout with new floor coverings, window furnishings & fresh paint. Study, updated bathroom & open plan kitchen, dining, large family area & 2 outdoor areas.
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Delightful makeover suitable for many buyers. Spacious in design with a formal entry, master bedroom with great views, WIR, ensuite + access to a large office/2nd living area with BI desk. The central kitchen, dining & living area also boast the superb rural views, space saving pull-out pantry, integrated fridge space, dishwasher, s/s appliances, R/C air con & SFH. The living area opens up onto the huge deck. 1400m2 block, potential to subdivide (STCA).
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29 Parr Street, Leongatha More than meets the eye Two spacious living areas, blackwood kitchen and meals area, covered entertaining area with a lovely outlook. The rumpus room is ideal for a pool table or kids’ toy room. R/C air conditioner and a SFH. Outside there are low maintenance gardens, water tank, single garage and great under-house storage.
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Renovated 3 bdrm brick home on 3 acres with Get on the property ladder with this affordable 900m2 block with 9x7m shed and established trees. stunning views. Features include: BIRs, split system, new floor coverings, new blinds, double garage, Located with in an easy stroll to the main street workshop, vegie garden, new fencing & 3 water tanks. STO4890469
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IRST home buyers don’t mess around to secure this little beauty in the Meeniyan township. Freshly painted throughout with gleaming polished boards and neutral toning, each room is light and bright. The renovated kitchen has a gas cook top with electric oven and a dishwasher. The open plan living area is heated and cooled by a reverse cycle air conditioner. Both the bathroom and the laundry have also had a makeover. Outside has also had the once over with a fresh paint job, new roof and guttering and an extensive new concrete drive. This property is just an easy walk to the street and deserving of an inspection.
MEENIYAN 42 Campbell Street Stockdale and Leggo Leongatha 56625800
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NSPECT to appreciate the true size of this charming Californian Bungalow, located only a short walk from the centre of town. Comprising four bedrooms, this home is currently leased as an investment property but would also suit first home buyers looking to take advantage of the $7000 grant before it expires at the end of the month. High ceilings throughout the home give it a good sense of space, as does the large dining area or family room next to the timber kitchen.
The main living room is located at the rear of the home, boasts a reverse cycle air conditioner, an open fire place and opens up onto a covered porch area overlooking the yard. The bathroom has been partially updated and comprises of a new vanity and ceramic sink, separate bath and shower. An attractive feature of this home is the solar power system, sought-after rear lane access and driveway beside the house into the backyard for potential shedding or a carport. Currently returning $265 per week as is, this is a solid investment with scope to grow your wealth in the future.
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Contemporary family home D
ESIGNED and built by the current owner to accommodate extended family or holiday accommodation this contemporary modern home is located in a quiet Inverloch Estate. The entry hall opens into the large open plan kitchen/dining/ lounge which features sweeping
cathedral ceilings, gas cooking, and electric heating. Adjoining is the fourth bedroom or office, and master bedroom with lovely ensuite including a large bath. Still under roof line yet at the other end of the home, an additional two bedrooms are separated by a family room and second bathroom, ideally set up for ex-
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tended family, or holiday accommodation this area of the home is separate and private from the kitchen area. Both living rooms are easily accessed via the excellent outdoor undercover patio, which would be ideal for entertaining. A property that is best inspected to appreciate its versatility and privacy.
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HREE Springs is an outstanding rural property of 405 acres (approx.) consisting of three titles and complimented by exceptional architectural designed sandstone residence. The property is located south-west of Leongatha with bitumen road frontage and adjoins the Leongatha golf course. The property is gently undulating to rolling hills and is divided into 10 main paddocks and is managed by central laneways leading to heavy duty stockyards. There is approximately 32 acres of natural timbered fenced shelter belts (four lots). The land is easy to manage and has good fencing supported by electric fences. There is an outstanding water supply with a spring and dams. The water is reticulated to troughs and rainwater storage services the home. Superbly located to maximise the panoramic views is the high quality brick sandstone residence architecturally designed by Clarke Hopkins Clarke and built in 1983. The home comprises four spacious bedrooms, master bedroom with ensuite, two bathrooms, floor to ceiling windows that capture the expansive view towards Leongatha and the Baw Baw Mountains.
A central open fire place provides a cosy and warm feel and is supported by a reverse cycle air conditioner. French doors open off the extensive living zones to a large veranda providing a wonderful entertaining area. There is a study/office and the pool room offers a great space for family entertainment and opens up to an outside courtyard. The home is set in magnificent English gardens of established deciduous trees, box hedges, water feature, garden beds, large gazebo and a fully fenced tennis court. The home has been beautifully maintained with quality fixtures and fittings. Separate to the main dwelling is a quaint and comfortable two bedroom cottage, fully self-contained and an ideal manager’s residence or for when all the family come to stay. The property also provides for its own private air strip and fully enclosed hanger. There are several outbuildings including a machinery shed and workshop complete with concrete floor and power. Within an exclusive South Gippsland location 16 kilometres to Leongatha, 11 kilometres to Inverloch and 150 kilometres to Melbourne. This is a unique opportunity to purchase one of the best properties in the district at the present time.
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Small outside, huge inside THE Nissan Pulsar hatchback is almost magical! When taking this car for a test drive you should immediately get in the
back seat and stretch out. I know what you are thinking, “It’s a hatchback! You can’t stretch out in the back of a hatch back,” but that is where you are wrong.
There is ample leg room, it is truly amazing. I am well in excess of six foot tall and after setting the front seat as a comfortable driving position, I jumped in the back.
Roomy: despite the small car shape, the new Pulsar has remarkable amounts of room inside.
I honestly did not know what to do with all the leg room after preparing to cram into the typical claustrophobic back seat of a hatch. I could stretch out further than in most large cars. I did a double take when I jumped out just to check the Pulsar’s size. If the Pulsar’s roominess doesn’t wow you once you’re behind the wheel, you will still be impressed. Driving the 1.8 litre, four cylinder ST (base model), you are certainly not disappointed by the power. The 96kw engine combined with the Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) provides responsive take off and will have you zipping around town with no worries. For those who are af-
Good looker: the new Nissan Pulsar hatchback is a good looking machine.
ter some more power, the ST-S and SSS models are equipped with a MR16 DDT (turbo charged) four cylinder engine with cranks out 140kw. Weighing in at just over 1.7 tonnes, that power can do a lot for the Pulsar. Standard features of the ST include 16 inch al-
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Extra buses to stay By Brad Lester TWO extra bus services will remain in South Gippsland as a result of a team effort between South Gippsland Shire Council and the State Government. Public buses will operate between Mirboo North and Leongatha via Dumbalk, and also Poowong and Drouin and Warragul. The services were initiated by the South Gippsland Transport Connections, a six year program due to end on June 30. People involved in the project attended a celebratory lunch at GippsTAFE’s Leongatha campus’ Wildflower restaurant recently. Project chairperson Ned Dennis hailed its success. “It’s been a project about changing people’s culture of how they think about using what they have got,” he said. The program was funded by the government, hosted by council and overseen by a partnership management
group involving such groups as South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network, School Focussed Youth Service, Southern Coast Health Services Consortium and Bass Coast Transport Connections. The Mirboo North bus is operated in conjunction with the Dumbalk and District Progress Association, and Leongatha and Mirboo North RSL sub-branches, one day a week. The Poowong bus links the town with Poowong East, Drouin and Warragul one day a week, together with Baw Baw Shire Transport Connections, and has been adopted by Public Transport Victoria. Most recently, Transport Connections was a driver of the Gippy Ride Share regional car pooling website (www.gippyrideshare.com. au). “The trial will continue until June next year,” said Transport Connections coordinator Fred Boreham, who will continue to market that website for the next six months. He said people can save up to $50 a week by car pooling, yet take-up was slow.
“There are too many single car journeys and yet there are a lot of apprentices and uni students that can’t get to their appointments. We know we have people going between places,” Mr Boreham said. Transport Connections achieved much, including: • producing an easy to read bus timetable; • creating a booklet about public and community transport services; • contributing to a review of coach services, resulting in a 60 per cent increase in the number of buses between South Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley, and South Gippsland and Melbourne; • advocating for a $90,000 grant for six new bus shelters at Korumburra, Leongatha, Meeniyan and Fish Creek; • created a mobility scooter information training DVD for people considering buying a scooter; • staging three community road shows; and • offering free bus travel to a Seniors Week concert. Transport Connections was involved in the medical companions project that provided
On the move: Fiona Xuerb, Ley Hocken, Wayne Berryman from Public Transport Victoria, with South Gippsland Transport Connections coordinator Fred Boreham (driving) and chairperson Ned Dennis celebrate the end of the project. volunteer companions to help people from the country find their way to medical appointments in Melbourne. That project has been retained as part of a service of Travellers Aid Australia. An emergency bus service was operated between Meeniyan and Leongatha for eight weeks after a fire destroyed Meeniyan’s only supermarket.
The combined Gippsland Transport Connections Network group and the Department of Transport developed a fold out map of the Melbourne CBD indicating the location of hospital facilities and public transport routes. Some projects, however, have been discontinued due to lack of patronage. These include: • a summer holiday bus
service between Sandy Point, Yarram and Tidal River, and also Foster, Fish Creek and Tidal River; • a taxi shuttle service from the V/Line bus stop at Welshpool to Port Welshpool; and • a trial bus service between Venus Bay, Tarwin Lower and Leongatha. Among those at the lunch were two people at the original meeting in 2006: Alex Moon of Moons
Buslines and railway advocate Max Semken, who was presented with a model V/Line locomotive in honour of his dedication to advocating for the return of rail to South Gippsland. “I can guarantee this, that with the population growth in the region, public transport will be vital to this region for its economic development and I will keep on fighting,” he said.
Painful virus may have saved life By Brad Lester
made living tough.
SHARLENE Brown may owe her life to a medical condition that has otherwise
The Korumburra woman has battled the electric shock like pain of shingles since suffering her fourth outbreak in March 2012. The latest episode struck her hip, leaving her
Tarwin primary cleans up STUDENTS and teachers at Tarwin Lower Primary School recently spruced up their town. The rubbish day was organised after the school community noticed a lot of litter was being left beside the popular fishing platforms in Tarwin Lower. Students were issued with gloves and plastic bags, and spent an hour picking up rubbish to keep the river and its wildlife healthy.
unable to walk without a limp. That is why she was hobbling across a pedestrian crossing in Korumburra’s Commercial Street earlier this year when she was hit by a vehicle. Had she been able bodied, Ms Brown believes she would have been further through the crossing and bore the brunt of the collision full on, most likely sustaining more serious injuries. She shared her battle with shingles publicly to raise awareness of the debilitating condition. Shingles is caused by Varicella Zoster virus, the same virus responsible for chickenpox. Therefore shingles only presents in people who have previously suffered chickenpox. During times of low immunity or stress, the virus reactivates and presents as shingles, initially forming blister like welts in a circular pattern as the virus follows one’s nerves. There is no cure. “It looked like a line of bites across my hip and I
had been feeling off. I just put it down to being bitten by a spider.” If medical treatment is received within 72 hours, the severity of an outbreak can be restricted, but typically still results in ongoing nerve pain often described as stabbing or like an electric shock. “It’s just like red hot pokers and at other stages it’s like an electric shock and you just have to freeze. “I’m still getting pain in my hip nerve endings a year on and have hip bursitis because of the way I was walking.” Sharlene takes an extremely high dose of antiepileptic medicine to cope. Even then, that comes at the cost of memory loss and $36 a month, although that was $155 until the medication became available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. She attends a weekly pain management course at Traralgon but still pain takes a mental toll. “You have chronic pain and you have depression
because you do not see light at the end of the day. For the last 14 months, I have only had about two hours sleep a night and when I get the occasional night of four or five hours sleep, I think I’m really lucky. “You have runs where you can’t pick yourself up.” Sharlene struggled through her work as a personal carer at Korumburra’s Carinya Lodge while battling shingles but has been unable to work since the accident. “Shingles is usually
something associated with older people but I was 16 when I had my first outbreak (on stomach) and that was because of stress at the time.” The next episode, at age 33, affected her eye and nose. Sharlene still experiences nerve pain in her face during cold weather. Seven weeks after surgery at 35 years, shingles struck again. “A lot of people do not realise you can get a reoccurrence of it.” Her daughter Rachel even suffered shingles –
not chickenpox – at age two, after previously contracting chickenpox. The ongoing battle prompted Sharlene to join with others to speak to politicians in Canberra in February to lobby for more funding for shingles research. Sharlene aims to control future outbreaks by managing her stress levels and is now keen to establish a shingles support group in the area. Anyone interested is invited to phone her on 0419 339 856.
The hidden facts ANYONE who has had chickenpox is at risk of getting shingles.
Helping hands: Tarwin Lower Primary School students Aiden Elliott and Sienna Braggins make their town sparkle.
That is 95 per cent of Australians aged over 30. The Federal Government is now considering a national immunisation program for eligible Australians aged 60 to 80 to help prevent shingles and reduce associated pain. An online survey was held in October last year of 337 Australian men and women aged 60 and over diagnosed with shingles by a doctor. It found only 49 per cent of people experienced pain at the same time as a rash, while 40 per cent continued to suffer pain after the rash vanished. Of those 28 per cent felt pain for more than three months.
Taking break: managing stress is essential to reducing the risk of future shingles outbreaks, said Sharlene Brown.
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Health matters this winter
Oral health starts early EDUCATING children early in life about good oral health is important according to dentists at Southern Smiles Dental in Leongatha and Foster. Build up a brushing habit with fluoride toothpaste at least twice a day, especially after eating breakfast and before bedtime. Brushing gets rid of food and plaque, and fluo-
ride keeps teeth strong and helps fight decay! Another tip is to limit the number of times your child eats snacks each day. Every time you eat or drink anything other than water, plaque bacteria can attack your teeth. Choose healthy snacks such as fresh fruits and vegetables, cheese or yoghurt. Have a regular dental check-up. The dental professional may clean and
polish your child’s teeth and gums, take x-rays, and talk about proper oral care. Southern Smiles dentist Dr Satish Gaddam said the new clinic in Leongatha had gone extremely well since opening two months ago. It’s hard to miss with the new, prominent signage in Bair Street. For those with an emergency tooth-ache, remember to call in and have them seen to on the day.
Think healthy There are some simple strategies to deal with negative emotions. Negative emotions can be described as any feeling which causes you to be miserable and sad. These emotions make you dislike yourself and others, and take away your confidence. Emotions which can become negative are hate, anger, jealousy and sadness. Yet, in the right context, these feelings are completely natural. Negative emotions can dampen our enthusiasm for life, depending on how long we let them affect us and the way we choose to express them. Negative emotions stop us from thinking and behaving rationally and seeing situations in their true perspective. When this occurs, we tend to see only what we want to see and remember only what we want to remember. This only prolongs the anger or grief and prevents us from enjoying life. The longer this goes on, the more entrenched the problem becomes. Dealing with negative emotions inappropriately can also be harmful, for example, expressing anger with violence. Emotions are psychological (what we think) and biological (what we feel). Our brain responds to our thoughts by releasing hormones and chemicals which send us into a state of arousal.
All emotions come about in this way, whether positive or negative. It is a complex process and often we don’t have the skills to deal with negative feelings. That’s why we find it hard to cope when we experience them. There are a number of coping strategies to deal with negative emotions. These include: • don’t blow things out of proportion by going over them time and again in your mind; • try to be reasonable. Accept that bad feelings are occasionally unavoidable and think of ways to make yourself feel better; • relax. Use pleasant activities like reading, walking or talking to a friend; • learn. Notice how grief, loss and anger make you feel and which events trigger those feelings so you can prepare in advance; • exercise. Aerobic activity lowers your level of stress chemicals and allows you to cope better with negative emotions; • let go of the past. Constantly going over negative events robs you of the present and makes you feel bad. In the right context, negative emotions like anger, grief, sadness or jealousy are perfectly normal. Long lasting bouts of negative emotions can stop you enjoying life. Coping strategies can help to curb persistent negative feelings. Information courtesy of www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au
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Health matters this winter
Health care for all
L E O N G AT H A Healthcare has turned into a one-stop-shop for just about every medical need you could think of. Need to give up smok-
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a head-to-toe check. On a pension? You can be bulk billed. Need a medical to obtain/retain a pilot’s licence? One of the medicos is trained in this specialist area. And the list goes on. There are 19 doctors and a number of nurses and reception staff who have a friendly working relationship with each other, creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients. And because of the number of doctors, appointment access is much easier than it once was. Leongatha Healthcare functions out of two sites - a recently expanded headquarters in Koonwarra Road and another hub in Jeffrey Street. The latter houses a bulk billed Access Clinic for youth. It’s run on a Monday afternoon and no appointments are necessary. It’s also where the Kids’ Clinic takes place. There are many outstanding aspects to the Kids’ Clinic. One is the excellent 94.7 per cent rate of immunisation (in concert with South Gippsland Shire Council); another is the receptionist Mary Horsburgh. Depending on how the mood takes her, she’ll dress up as a clown, a fairy or a ladybug just to make the children feel at ease. “She’s terrific,” Pat Bowman said. Pat’s a nurse at the practice, who, with colleagues, runs a number of special clinics. The Kids’ Clinic offers a paediatrician, speech pathologist, children’s psychologist and the new government incentive – four year old health checks. With a focus increasingly on preventative health, the special clinics aim to keep people as well as possible. The Diabetes Life Program is one. This involves
screening for diabetes followed by a lifestyle modification sessions run over five weeks. Program nurse Evie Harle said it’s possible to assess your diabetes risk by accessing the online Diabetes Victoria AusDrisk Test. “This is as accurate at predicting the risk of developing diabetes in the next five years as a blood test for those over 45,” Evie said. And if you score more than 12, you need to act. “The program has
goals and has a good success rate. It’s constantly reviewed by Diabetes Victoria and if you do develop diabetes it will be milder and easier to deal with. The tenets of the Diabetes Lifestyle Program are employed for the Rev-U Program that supplements the free health checks for those aged 45 to 49. Rev-U is about healthy weight/healthy lifestyle. Leongatha Healthcare develops management plans for those with com-
plex health issues and these are followed up every six months. Practice manager Judy Robb explained doctors at the clinic are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for any patients at the Leongatha Memorial Hospital. “Our doctors deliver babies there at all hours of the day and night!” Leongatha Healthcare is a training clinic for general practice, taking interns just out of university and registrars who are qualified doctors wishing
to specialise in general practice. Post graduate Monash Medical students learn and hone their skills there too. Gold Card veterans have access to coordinated plans for managing chronic disease, to help them stay in their own homes as long as possible. Pathology is on-site, a physiotherapist and orthotist now practise from the clinic, and there are four psychologists and a mental health nurse. “Everyone’s looked after!” Pat declared.
Friendly clinic: the staff at Leongatha Healthcare provide a wide range of services in a welcoming atmosphere. Some posed for this photograph in the waiting room of the new section. Receptionist Penny Duffield made the attractive triptych of tapestries on the wall. Back from left: Rebecca Sporle, Judy Robb, Yohan Nathan, Pat Bowman, Evie Harle. Front, Rebecca Cooke, Robyn Butler and Olivia Stuchbery.
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Health matters this winter Be active
It only takes 30 minutes a day to enjoy these benefits, including: • reducing your risk of a heart attack; • managing your weight better; • lowering blood cholesterol level and blood pressure; • reducing the risk of type two diabetes and some cancers; • having stronger bones, muscles and joints, and lowering the risk of
osteoporosis. A number of studies have found that exercise helps depression. Exercise may block negative thoughts or distract people from daily worries. Exercising with others provides an opportunity for increased social contact. You can accumulate your 30 minutes by combining shorter bouts of at least 10 minutes. Increases in daily activity can come from walking or cycling instead of using the car, getting off a tram, train or bus a stop earlier and walking the rest of the way, or walking the children to school. Information courtesy of www.betterhealth.vic. gov.au
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Help at hand COME celebrate World Continence Week later this month. Gippsland Southern Health Service will have a continence nurse advisor available at Korumburra Guardian Pharmacy on Thursday, June 27 from 10am – 4pm. Nurse Dianne Jones will offer continence advice for men, women and children, plus be able to talk about bladder or bowel concerns and information regarding government funding eligibility. Come and gain advice about appropriate continence aids (pads). Private consults by appointment are available at the pharmacy on the day, or can be arranged on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Korumburra Hospital. To find out more, phone 0419 516 309 or 5654 2777.
Fresher than fresher: new season’s pumpkins are just part of the cornucopia of fruit and vegies available at Aherns Fruit Market in Foster. Owner Paul Ahern prides himself on sourcing the best content. In the town since 1983, the market is a mecca for those who appreciate quality stock – whether it beartisan breads, sauces, biscuits, drinks, cheeses, antipasto items, organic and gluten-free goods and rare gourmet treats. The health foods on offer include a variety of teas, bars and vitamins. And you won’t get past the counter without treating yourself to a little chocolate treat, bunch of fresh flowers or a fragrant soap.
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Community Rehabilitation Centre/Dental Clinic development TS Constructions has been appointed as the successful tenderer to build the new Community Rehabilitation Centre (CRC)/Dental redevelopment and has recently commenced works on site The new dental clinic will be built as the first stage and is due to be completed in October 2013. When occupied, the existing dental clinic will be demolished and the CRC extension built over that site. The full project is scheduled to be completed by May 2014. This project is the first stage of implementing our site Master Plan. Not only will it greatly improve our dental and CRC facilities, it will start to make a big change to the appearance of the hospital. The external design has therefore been chosen so that it can be carried through to future building stages as funds become available.
Griffiths Point Lodge Accreditation Following a 2 day survey by the Aged Care and Accreditation Standards Agency, GPL will be recommended to have met all Aged Care Standards and receive full accreditation. We are very proud of the care team at Griffiths Point Lodge in ensuring high quality care is provided to our residents.
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Funding for “Dementia-Friendly” Environments in Aged Care Funding has been received from the Department of Health to improve the physical environment for high care residents with dementia, living in ourArmitage House and Kirrak House facilities. The works will involve developing small seating spaces in the homes, changing some colour schemes of areas to achieve a more calming environment, some new furniture and furniture coverings and generally attempting to achieve an environment that assists people with dementia function as well as possible with their condition.
Volunteer wins Ministerial Award for outstanding service One of our Meals on Wheels Volunteers, Cheryl Russell has been acknowledged by receiving an Outstanding Individual Achievement Award as part of the Minister for Health Volunteer Awards this year. She was presented with the award at a recent event held in Melbourne. Cheryl has been providing Meals on Wheels for 31 years which is a fabulous effort and we congratulate her on an winning this award which is well and truly deserved. An event to congratulate Cheryl was held at the hospital on 4 June.
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The proposed integration of Bass Coast Regional Health and Bass Coast Community Health Service was officially announced 2 weeks ago by the Board chairs of both organizations. The first step in achieving an integration of both organizations is for BCCHS members to affirm the proposal at a special meeting that has been scheduled for the end of June. An integration of the two organizations will mean a very positive and sustainable future for community health service provision in the Bass Coast Shire and beyond by improving the critical mass of services within one entity and providing many opportunities for better service coordination and continuity of care for our community members. Bass Coast Regional Health therefore will await the outcome of the members' meeting and if the proposal to integrate is approved, we will look forward to working with Bass Coast Community Health Service in bringing the two organizations together over the coming 12 months.
We would like to take the opportunity to ask you to consider supporting Bass Coast Regional Health through a donation that we will put towards future equipment purchases and upgrades. While we receive the support of government, we also greatly appreciate the extra help that the community provides to us to purchase those additional pieces of equipment that help us provide the best possible care for patients. If you can assist please fill in the form below and return with your donation to: Chief Executive Officer, Bass Coast Regional Health, P.O. Box 120, Wonthaggi,Vic. 3995.
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Schizophrenia in spotlight SOUTH Gippsland FOCAS members and supporters celebrated Schizophrenia Awareness Week with a lunch at Wonthaggi. Members of the Focusing on Care and Support group gathered at the From the Ground Up Cafe and Nursery. People travelled from as far as Mount Eccles, Warragul and Traralgon, representing Wonthaggi WHO group, Mental Illness Fellowship, Bass Coast Community Health and Headway. A special welcome was extended to Nathan Lowenstein from Warragul, who has battled serious illness for five years and at last is heading home to Wonthaggi to live independently again. He has a special modified car and is to be congratulated on his determination for independence against the odds. One of his future plans is to edit the South Gippsland FOCAS newsletter. Another former Wonthaggi resident, Delveen Purchase, travelled from Traralgon for the day and enjoyed the celebration. Everyone was happy to meet old friends and the food offered by From the Ground Up was a bonus. A grant from the Department of Human Services helped to cover costs. South Gippsland FOCAS is a psychiatric self help group that has worked in Wonthaggi for 10 years. For more information, phone Nancy on 5674 4628.
Above, Heading home: FOCAS supporter Nathan Lowenstein will soon return to live at Wonthaggi. Right, Appreciated prize: South Gippsland FOCAS supporter Delva Hallett with a decorative lamp, won in a raffle. The lamp was donated by the family of the late Christine Hester, a FOCAS member for 10 years.
Lions celebrate TWO major events occurred at the Lions Club of Strzelecki meeting at the Poowong Hotel recently.
Flying in: the treatment of spartina involves a range of methods, including the use of helicopter, boats and hovercraft, to ensure the most effective treatment of large-scale sites. Photo: Parks Victoria.
Air attack on weed INVASIVE weeds are a serious threat to the fragile coastal habitats of South Gippsland. Controlling infestations takes careful planning, persistence, local knowledge and science-based research. For more than seven years Parks Victoria, West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA) and local landholders have continued their commitment, as part of the Corner Inlet Connections partnership, to contain the spread and reduce the amount of infestation of the aquatic weed spartina in South Gippsland’s coastal areas. With investment by the Victorian and Australian governments, the battle against this invasive weed continues in 2013 with a spraying program for Corner Inlet, Shallow Inlet, Anderson Inlet and Western Port Bay. This weed management approach involves a range of methods, including the use of helicopter, boats and hovercraft, to ensure the most effective treatment of large-scale sites. To support this work and to inform management processes, a research partnership was developed between RMIT and Parks Victoria and supported by WGCMA and Melbourne Water. The research, led by Dr. Jeff Shimeta and Lynnette Saint, was carried out in 2012 to investigate the impact on local ecosystems of
the herbicide Fusilade Forte that is used in the control of spartina. Parks Victoria ranger in charge South Gippsland, Gerard Delaney said the use of Fusilade on spartina has been most effective in controlling the spread of the weed in Corner Inlet, Shallow Inlet, Anderson Inlet and Western Port Bay, but monitoring its use is an important part of the ecological management plan. “Trial plots in Anderson Inlet were subjected to a variety of spraying regimes by RMIT researchers, including control plots,” Mr Delaney said. “A variety of samples were taken over a six month period and analysed by RMIT to investigate the potential for impact of Fusilade on invertebrates and sediments.” According to the study, no significant impacts were found on invertebrate abundances, species richness, or species diversity from the herbicide. RMIT also found the herbicide was undetectable in the sediment two weeks after spraying but present in the leaves of sprayed plants at the site after six months. According to WGCMA chief executive officer Martin Fuller, with the importance of healthy ecosystems to biodiversity and productivity, the results of the study provide reassurance the treatment process in place for spartina control fits with catchment health priorities. “The RMIT report pro-
vides important information about what happens to the herbicide Fusilade Forte in the environment once it’s applied,” Mr Fuller said. “This gives us information to inform our approach to spartina control and reliably treat this year’s target of 30ha of infestation in Corner Inlet and 60ha in Anderson Inlet.” Mr Delaney added: “Spartina is such a threat to our inlets; it smothers critical feeding and breeding habitat that supports birds, fish and other aquatic species, and chokes intertidal zones altering their natural hydrology and competes with indigenous plant species. “The control of spartina is imperative to the ecological health of South Gippsland’s coast and the local farming, fishing and tourism industries that depend on it.” Spartina spraying is implemented in a carefully planned manner at low tide and in low wind conditions to ensure the most targeted application possible. Parks Victoria and the WGCMA advise residents in the coming weeks helicopter passes over Corner and Andersons inlets will, at times, be visually and audibly noticeable, however, are crucial to protecting the health and biodiversity of these important local waterways. If you believe you have spartina on your property and would like it included in the treatment program, please call Les Leunig at Parks Victoria on 131 963.
Four new members were inducted by past district governors George and Norma Barnard. They were: Tony Ludgate, Alex Miller, Phillip Ould and Frank Hirst. The second event of the evening was when club president Jim Watson presented two special awards to Kelvin Olsen and Glenda Olsen for their outstanding work for the community. They both received separate Melvin Jones Fellowships. Master of ceremonies Noel Gregg surprised Kelvin and Glenda by having members of their family waiting in the wings to greet them. This was a special evening for the whole club.
New members: Tony Ludgate, Alex Miller, Balla Balla Club members Norma and George Barnard, new member Frank Hirst and wife Lions lady Sharon, and Phillip Ould joined the Lions Club of Strzelecki.
Right, Top honour: Kelvin and Glenda Olsen celebrate their Melvin Jones Fellowships with their family.
Sealers Cove track reopens THE popular Sealers Cove walking track in Wilsons Promontory National Park severely damaged by the 2011 floods was re-opened in time for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend. Deputy Premier and Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan said the $600,000 repair works were part of the Victorian Coalition Government’s $19.7 million Flood Recovery Program. “We’re delighted this track will be reopened and can be enjoyed by the many visitors who come here not just for the long weekend but those throughout the year,” Mr Ryan said. “It’s been a huge task to rebuild and repair the track that was so severely damaged by the floods and it’s great
news that people can explore this beautiful place once again.” Mr Ryan said Sealers Cove was a much loved area of the Prom with around 15,000 walkers coming to the track and 10,000 visitors staying overnight at the hikers’ campground each year. “The March 2011 floods caused extensive damage to the two-kilometre boardwalk and there were more than 20 landslides along the 10.2km walking track,” Mr Ryan said. “I’d especially like to thank all the Parks Victoria staff and contractors who have worked tirelessly to get the track ready and safe for visitors.” For more information contact Parks Victoria Information Centre on 13 1963 or visit www.parks.vic.gov.au.
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Movie fans back hospitals MOVIE-GOERS enjoyed the opening night of The Great Gatsby in Leongatha recently, while supporting Gippsland Southern Health Service. Lyrebird Hospital Auxiliary held a fundraiser at the movie’s premiere at
Stadium 4 Cinema in Leongatha, raising $680 for Leongatha and Korumburra hospitals. The event included supper with a 1920s theme to complement the movie and many of the 48 people in attendance dressed up for to the occasion. The auxiliary wishes to thank the community for its support.
In discussion: Lauren Trani, Ashleigh Parr, South Gippsland Shire Council’s Sophie Dixon, Patricia Niklas (back) and Daniel O’Flaherty share their project ideas.
Young reveal dreams THE Foundation for Young Australians rolled into South Gippsland recently to offer young people the opportunity to express ideas important to them and their communities.
Looking part: Lyrebird Hospital Auxiliary members Lyn Yeomans of Leongatha North and her sister Helen Taylor of Korumburra.
The young people involved developed their own big question over the course of the weekend. At the end of a workshop in the council chambers in Leongatha, the young people answered each question with a project pitch. The young people who pitched a project idea will receive support and project funding of $500 from the hosting team to develop their ideas further. Change it Up was hosted by South Gippsland Shire Council, the South Gippsland Bass Coast LLEN, Mirboo North and District Community Foundation and the Community College Gippsland. The facilitators from the Foundation for Young Aus-
tralians, Lauren, Mandy and Patsy expressed their admiration for the young people they worked with in Leongatha last week and everyone who had the opportunity to attend the sessions left excited about the ideas and potential of young people in South Gippsland. The community of South Gippsland will have an opportunity to hear the young people make their pitch, and perhaps make a contribution to their projects through assistance or even funds at an invitation pitch evening to be held this month. South Gippsland Shire Council’s community strengthening support officer, Sophie Dixon, said the weekend confirmed there are wonderful, creative, passionate young people in South Gippsland with grand ideas and committed to positive change in their community. The participants were Sophie Clarkson, Ashleigh Parr, Lauren Trani, Daniel O’Flaherty and Annabelle Hobbs.
Leongatha Red Cross THE May meeting of Leongatha Red Cross was held recently with a small attendance due to several members being away or on the sick list.
Social event: Kathleen Casey and Lyrebird Hospital Auxiliary member Julie Drysdale of Leongatha.
Time out: Lyrebird Hospital Auxiliary members Lyn Yeomans of Leongatha North, Maureen Boston of Korumburra, Robyn Powney of Leongatha and Helen Taylor of Korumburra enjoyed the evening.
We wish them all well and hope to see them back with us again soon. A report was given on the recent zone meeting which was attended by representatives of most units in the region and it was most interesting to hear of all the activities units have to raise funds for Red Cross. The main topic of discussion was an event to be known as Red Cross Connects which will be held in Leongatha on August 13. The aim is to provide a broader understanding of Red Cross and the work that is undertaken on a daily basis by the organisation and provide an opportunity for media
exposure. There will be a variety of guest speakers drawn from departments involved in areas such as migrant support, social inclusion and youth and family services. We will hear more of this event in the next months. A successful stall was held in the hall foyer on Thursday and we thank everyone for their support, especially Shans Lingerie and Panthers Mensland for allowing us to be there. The hamper raffle was won by D. Potter and the proceeds for the day will be going to the ongoing work of Red Cross at home and overseas. Next meeting will be held on June 27 at Leongatha RSL at 10.30am and the annual meeting will be held on July 25 when Margaret Aeschlimann will tell us about her recent trip to The Philippines. All welcome.
Vale: former Parrots coach Stan Harding died in April.
Stan Harding dies in Melbourne STAN Harding, who captain and coached the Leongatha Parrots in the mid 1950s, has died in Melbourne.
He was manager of The Star during this period too, later moving to Melbourne. There, he managed the Box Hill Reporter which was owned by his father. Stan also coached the Box Hill Baptist Pioneers – later known as the Whitehorse Pioneers, taking the club to three premierships in four years. Allen Bamford now of Grantville, who played in two of those premierships in the mid 1960s, drew The Star’s attention to Stan’s death. “There would be a few locals who would remember Stan,” he said.
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Stories shared in Reconciliation Week STORIES, soup and damper were shared around a campfire at the Wonthaggi Community Garden in celebration of Reconciliation Week recently.
Yum, yum: Gerald and Lynton Smith cook marshmallows on the campfire during Reconciliation Week.
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The garden is located at the Bass Coast Adult Education Centre and is a meeting place for everyone. It was a great opportunity for people to talk about their own culture and identity, to recognise what we have in common and develop an understanding of the issues that keep us apart. Everyone enjoyed the exuberant Anna Gebhardt’s rendition of dreamtime stories and Darren Lovett’s explanation of reconciliation and respect for culture, land and heritage. Children from the Koorie Playgroup, Bass Coast Specialist School and Bass Coast Children’s Centre tended their garden plots while adults from groups as diverse as the Wonthaggi Community Garden, U3A, English as a Second Language classes, Bass Coast Community Health Service, West Gippsland Catchment
Management Authority, Bass Coast Adult Education Centre, Koorie Playgroup and the Bass Coast and South Gippsland Reconciliation Group, all talked about their
ideas for a Learning Stone Cultural Meeting Place. The Learning Stones project provides a living local resource to assist and provide a better cultural understand-
ing. Event organiser Katherine Cousins, literacy tutor at Bass Coast Adult Education Centre said, “The Learning Stone will be a special place to meet and learn about our
land and community.” Bass Coast Adult Education Centre is committed to providing connections for the local community to access learning opportunities.
Crowd lure: some of the many people who celebrated Reconciliation Week in Wonthaggi.
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On Saturday, June 22, I am teaching the next Italian Journey course at Millie and Romeo’s. The menu is Arancine (fried, stuffed rice balls), Rotolo (ricotta and spinach pasta roll), Manzo Stufato (braised beef), Finocchio (oven braised fennel), and Zabaglione (hot wine custard). If you’d like to learn lots and enjoy a five-course lunch, book on 5664 2211. Another nice thing to do with filo pastry is Spanakopita, traditional spinach and fetta pie/triangles. If you grow your own silver beet or chard, use that instead of spinach, and beware frozen spinach - it is often grown in China in bacteria-laden water. If you are a lover of kale, the socalled new wonder food, that could also be used (apologies to the Greek mammas out there). This is delicious as a lunch or as a simple dinner with salad.
SPANAKOPITA (Spinach Pie) 700gm Fresh spinach or silver beet 1 Bunch spring onions (scallions) ¼ cup Minced parsley ½Teaspoon dill 250gm Fetta, crumbled 4 Beaten eggs Olive oil 250gm Filo pastry One third of a cup melted butter Wash the spinach, remove the stems, dry and chop finely. Set aside in a colander. Melt a couple of tablespoons olive oil and add the chopped spring onions and a pinch of salt. Cover the pot and cook over a low heat for 10 minutes. Combine the spinach, parsley, dill, fetta and eggs, then add the spring onions. Mix well. Grease a rectangular baking dish, approx. 30 x 20, with melted butter. Place one sheet of filo on a tea towel and brush with melted butter. Continue building the layers. Each time you have three layers, place in the dish, then place the next three layers across the other way, so that you have filo hanging out all four sides of the dish.This will cover the top. When you have buttered and placed all the layers into the dish, pour on the filling, then bring the sides up and seal the pie. Brush the top with melted butter. Bake in a pre-heated 180 deg. oven for 45 minutes. This may be served hot or cold. When you slice it, use a very sharp knife.
PIPER Jean Jones is a third baby daughter for Tiffany and Mal Jones of Leongatha. She was born on May 16 at West Gippsland Hospital Warragul. Piper is a sister for Kaydee, 4, and Ayla, 2.
GRAYSON Reark Huther was born on May 29 at Leongatha Memorial Hospital. He is the first child for Dan and Sarah of Korumburra.
From pages past Milpara Community Historical snippets from The Star 30 years ago June 15, 1983 MEENIYAN residents are eagerly waiting the day they will be able to start work on the town’s mural. The design is almost finalised and arrangements are being made to source paint. The mural will be painted on Alan Meehan’s large shop wall and will be easily visible to people arriving in Meeniyan.
10 years ago June 10, 2003 WEDNESDAY, June 18 is looming as ‘D Day’ for the future development of the township of Leongatha. At a meeting of the South Gippsland Shire Council in Leongatha, council will consider a motion to shelve the Leongatha Structure Plan or key aspects of it.
5 years ago June 10, 2008 THE new $800,000 pedestrian bridge on the Great Southern Rail Trail at Meeniyan will be officially opened on Friday. The opening is part of a host of activities organised by the rail trail’s committee of management, friends’ group and the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
1 year ago June 13, 2012 WHAT do a planet and a South Gippsland coastal hamlet have in common? The name Venus. That is why the community of Venus Bay and nearby Tarwin Lower chose to celebrate the transit of Venus last week with a special event. Held at the Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve, the function offered public viewings of the transit in exchange for a donation.
House news Newcomer’s luncheon: Have you recently moved into the Korumburra Community? Milpara Community House extends an invitation to new residents to come and share a luncheon with us at the House at 21 Shellcott’s Road, Korumburra. Moving into a new town can be exciting however it does come with challenges in finding out about where to go and who to go to. We would enjoy meeting with you and sharing what we know about this community and linking you up with other people who may have very similar interests. Come and join us at 12.30pm on Wednesday, June 12. Milpara has recently undergone renovations as many of you may already be aware. To celebrate the completion of this project, an official opening of the relocated Foodbank will be held on Thursday, June 20, at 2pm. We would love for you to come and help us to celebrate this event.
The Milpara Book Club: There has been a lot of interest in establishing a book club through Milpara so we have arranged a morning tea for anyone who is interested in this. Come to the house and share your thoughts and ideas of what this book club would look like, what day and time to hold it, and how frequently. We have a guest speaker for this function to be held on Thursday, June 13 between 10.30am and 11.30am. Please call Sandra or Jenni on 5655 2524 to let us know that you will be attending for catering purposes. Wednesday, June 19 commencing at 7pm is the Online Presence: How Much is Enough? session for small business owners, ABN holders, a charity, NFP organisation or club. This session will be followed by light refreshments and will cover the importance of having an online presence and the ef-
fectiveness of websites and social media. We have a full program set for term three which starts on July 15. Some of the new classes being offered are: • music craft being run over eight weeks on Thursday afternoons; • flower arranging – four classes run fortnightly on a Sunday afternoon; and • knitting (from beginners to the more experienced) – four weekly classes on Monday afternoons. We will also be running our usual full program of Computer Classes including, Basics and Beyond, Windows 8, Office Essentials (Excel and Publisher), MYOB, QuickBooks, Cloud Computing, iPhone/ Smartphone Basics and Applications, and many, many more. For information about any of the above information please call Sandra or Jenni on 5655 2524.
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Printmakers combine talents THE distinctive styles of linocuts and etchings will grace the walls of Fish Creek’s Gecko Studio Gallery. The exhibition, In the Deep, by Gillian Kline and Judy Dorber will span June 16 to July 20, opening this Sunday, June 16 from 2-5pm. The pair promise powerful works inspired by
their shared love of the medium. After 25 years in art, predominantly in painting, Dorber turned to printmaking in 2005. The Maffra artist’s work has been inspired by the landscape and its inseparable relationship with the environment. “This aspect of nature’s resilience and rejuvenation after natural disaster are
the factors underpinning direction of my image making process and artistic practise,” she said. “My focus and inspiration has shifted to the sea, the ocean, and the beach, from as far as Smith’s Beach, Phillip Island to beaches closer to home, Seaspray and Golden Beach, where I have collected shells and bits of seaweed, sea sponge
Stunning colour captivates AN ARTIST has chosen some of her favourite oil paintings for her exhibition at Leongatha’s Mushroom Crafts gallery. Susan O’Brien uses live models for her works, created at Baxter Studios. Among her pet pieces is the blue nude, African Dreaming. Another work, Spirits of the Sky,
was created when she was in a positive mood, reflected in the mass colour of the piece. “I love to paint. It makes me feel free and light. I hope you enjoy my work,” she said. The exhibition, Reflections, runs until the end of June. The gallery is located in Bair Street, Leongatha.
, while walking , and used them as subject matter.” In The Deep is a body of work developed from sketch books and pen drawings. “I have then invented small compositions from those drawings of marine life and drawn them on to the aluminium plate ready for etching,” Dorber said. “These images represent the mystery and the evolving nature of the sea and coastline, and elements of the sea bed of which, it is believed, hold many undiscovered secrets of the earth’s evolution. This medium has enabled me to capture the intrigue and mystery of the sea that I have felt since childhood.” Kline is able to translate the chaos of life into perfectly distilled moments of reflection. She has a knack for creating pictures of intimacy that never fail to move the viewer. No matter what subject she takes, each work keenly expresses the frailty of life. From the series of works depicting fig trees
(a traditional reference to female sexuality), to birds leaving home, to magpies mourning a lost family member, and to works with a global outlook, Kline always captures something unbearably precious. “I would like my art to reflect mood and to clarify, suspend and capture small moments in time that often relate to everyday life,” she said. Kline’s ability to share her passion reflects in the quality of the Gecko exhibition. The gallery’s Kerry Spokes met Kline through attending workshops at Kline’s Freestone Press, a pre-eminent printmaking establishment in Briagolong. Dorber had been connected with Freestone Press for some time and exhibited her work at Gecko Studio Gallery during March and April last year, in a show entitled Freestone Printmakers - prints from Freestone Press printmakers, Briagolong.
Artistic bond: Gillian Kline and Night Birds.
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Striking work: Susan O’Brien with her moving work, Spirits of the Sky.
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Vagg leads way By Sarah Vella LEONGATHA South dairy and beef farmer Gordon Vagg has recently been elected president of the South Gippsland branch of the Victorian Farmers Federation.
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Branches of the VFF work on a local level to interact with other members of the farming community, coordinate local activities and celebrate farming successes. They also work to gain information about VFF initiatives, voice opinions and influence policy formation, generate ideas and identify local issues impacting on branch members. “I felt it was probably about time I put a bit back into the industry,” Mr Vagg said. “We have had some good past presidents, so I want to make sure it continues to run as a well
functioning branch.” Mr Vagg said the branch has a wonderful secretary in Fish Creek egg producer, Meg Parkinson. “She knows the VFF back to front and is a marvellous source of information,” he said. “The VFF supports all agricultural activities and is equipped to deal with local issues through to state-wide problems.” Mr Vagg said like any organisation, if people have a major concern about something, their first port of call is their
local branch. “The issue can then be taken to the state branch and if necessary, to the national body. The VFF is the link between farmers and State and Federal governments,” he said. “Someone has to stand up for the farmers; it is the VFF’s job to do just that. “We have had some shocking ministers for agriculture at the state and federal level, and the VFF is the voice of the farmers and try to help ministers not make silly mistakes.”
Farmer’s man: Gordon Vagg is the newly elected president of the South Gippsland branch of the Victorian Farmers Federation.
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THERE were approximately 700 steers and bullocks, 600 cows, 50 bulls and 150 young cattle penned.
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The usual buying group attended a dearer market overall. There was a drop in numbers in the trade run with no vealers and significantly less yearling cattle offered after the recent lack of interest for these grades. The 700 steers and bullocks were very mixed in quality with some very good bullocks at the top end, while there were some very plain manufacturing steers presented in the tail end. All categories of steers and bullocks in
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the grown section sold to stronger demand. All weights and grades were represented in the 600 cows which also attracted strong interest from processors. A handful of good quality yearling grass steers sold from 183c to 193c, slipping 2c/kg. C muscle grown steers made between 184c and 196c, lifting 3c to 7c, with the secondary D3 drafts between 149c and 183c, lifting 6c/kg. C muscle bullocks sold between 180c and 194c, lifting 3c, with the secondary D3 lines between 170c and 179c, lifting 5c/kg. A better quality run of grown empty heifers made from 145c to 170c, lifting 15c to 31c/kg. Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 130c to 139c, lifting 9c to 10c/kg. Heavy weight crossbred manufacturing steers made
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Wednesday, June 5 BULLOCKS 14 O’Loughin Bros, Meeniyan 11 C.T. Ferguson, Longford 5 I. Griffiths, Foster 1 D.C. & L.J. McNaughton, Fairbank 10 R.J. Campbell, Leongatha 14 B. & A. Hollonds, Sale STEERS 2 I. Griffiths, Foster 2 D.C. & L.J. McNaughton, Fairbank 10 Loch Scenery, Loch 1 A. Siggins, Korumburra 21 Lloyd Hengstberger, Dumbalk North 1 R.P. & J. Lomagno, Jumbunna East COWS 6 D.D. & K.L. Belcher, Woodside 1 F. & B. Stahl, Leongatha 2 A. Siekman, Korumburra 2 D.K. & H.C. Campbell, Mardan 7 V. Albanese, Tyers 5 D. & K. Clark, Nerrena HEIFERS 1 S. McDonald, Darlimurla 1 P.A. Petersen, Fish Creek 2 F. & B. Stahl, Leongatha 10 A.J. Vuillermin, Doomburrim 2 P.H., N.F. & D.P. Moore, Yarram 2 K.J. & S.J. Oates, Glen Alvie BULLS 1 Maxray Nominees, Buffalo 1 Lionel Holdings, Yanakie 1 Elm Valley P/L, Tarwin Lower 1 P.R. & H.M. Thomson, Fish Creek 1 D.D. & K.L. Belcher, Woodside 1 O’Loughlin Pastoral, Tarwin Lower
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128.0 126.0 125.0 124.0 124.0 123.0
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between 155c and 182c for the good three scores, lifting 11c, with the plainer two scores between 138c and 165c, lifting 24c/kg. Plain condition one score dairy cows sold mostly between 80c and 116c, lifting 7c to 13c/kg. Good condition two and three score heavy weight dairy cows made from 113c to 120c, lifting 4c/kg. Plain condition one and two score beef cows sold from 75c to 123c, lifting 4c to 8c/kg. Good condition three and four score heavy weight beef cows made between 119c and 128c, lifting 2c/kg. Most heavy weight C and B muscle bulls sold between 120c and 130c, slipping 2c to 3c. The next sale draw - June 12 and 13: 1. Rodwells, 2. Elders, 3. David Phelan, 4. SEJ, 5. Alex Scott, 6. Landmark.
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Dry spell cuts prices
Down, down: Terry Ginnane from Landmark said cattle prices are low at the moment.
Farm walks appeal SOUTH Gippsland Landcare Network recently hosted a field day about managing vegetation on private land for bushfire prevention, weed and pest animal reduction and biodiversity improvement. Around 30 landholders, many Fish Creek and Tarwin Landcare group members, took part in a farm walk on two properties looking at how remnant vegetation and revegetation sites was managed. The group sat through a presentation from Department of Environment and Primary Industries biodiversity officer Brett Whitfield on the threatened species work currently being done in the catchment on southern brown bandicoots. Mr Whitfield highlighted the importance of protecting and enhancing remnant vegetation on private land as there has been no recent sightings of southern brown bandicoots on public land between the Wonthaggi Heathlands and Wilsons Promontory. Following this, CFA bushfire safety officer Rachel Allen touched on the basics of fire behaviour and what needs to be considered in preparing for the unseen event of a fire. Ms Allen advised landholders are able
to get specific information for their properties if they wish by contacting the CFA to arrange a bushfire safety assessment. After the presentations, the group walked to a patch of vegetation on Rob and Joan Liley’s Fish Creek property that has been fenced for more than 30 years. Mr Liley explained the many benefits the vegetation provides, including a buffer from the adjacent road, aesthetics, a home for wildlife and shelter for stock. Project officer Jill Vella provided a summary of how to determine the quality of the vegetation present and explained techniques that can be used to bring increase species diversity, such as fire and supplementary planting. Later in the morning, the group headed off to Ross and Matthew Marriott’s property in Buffalo to check recent revegetation works. A four hectare area along Bridge Creek was fenced off and revegetated. This forms part of an overall project of nearly 12 hectares in size that will see vegetation connected to the Bald Hills Wetland reserve and protected vegetation on neighbouring properties. The contractor who undertook the planting works, Frank Smolders, was on hand to provide insight into the techniques used to plant and maintain the site.
Feed is scarce on many farms across the district, causing more cattle to hit the market, but also a lack of interest from buyers, sending prices down. Stock agent with Landmark, Terry Ginnane said, “The market is very flat at the moment, depending on what type of cattle are being sold. “Good, well finished cattle are still making okay money.” Mr Ginnane said the weather conditions across eastern Australia and the high price of the dollar hasn’t helped the local market. “However, the weather is the number one factor,” he said. “There are also some flow-on effects from the Queensland situation. A lot more cattle are going through northern Australian markets, due to less cattle being exported. “New South Wales doesn’t have much grass either. Gippsland is green, but
now,” he said. “Re-stockers are being very selective and they are all running with fewer cattle because they are concerned about going into
winter with no feed.” Mr Henderson said widespread rain and a bit more confidence in the meat market in general would see prices bounce back.
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there is not a lot of feed. We are still better off than most of Victoria.” Mr Ginnane said the Koonwarra market has seen large numbers of light store cattle at recent sales. “Without re-stockers to underpin that market, there is little demand for the cattle and that brings the whole market down,” he said. “In Gippsland, sale numbers are probably very similar to what they normally are, but in other areas, the numbers of store cattle hitting the market have been huge.” Simon Henderson from Alex Scott and Staff said there a lot of cattle are coming on to the market due to the unseasonal dry conditions, causing a price drop. “There is not much feed about and that is placing downward pressure on the market, combined with large yardings,” he said. “The best of the prime cattle haven’t been affected by the price drop as much as the plainer, secondary cattle.” Mr Henderson said the key factor behind the market was rain. “What we are finding now is the percentage of prime cattle yarded has gone from 75 to 80 per cent many weeks ago, back to around 15 to 20 per cent
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Ph. 5662 2516. REFRIGERATOR. 420L. Fridge/Freezer. Good condition. Frost free part not working. $50. Ph. 5662 4810. REFRIGERATOR. 170L. Fridge/Freezer. Good condition. Good bar fridge. $50. 5662 4810. JAZZ SHOES. 1 Pair. Energetiks. Mint condition. worn once. size 7. black. Ph. 5686 2653. 3 SEATER LOUNGE AND 2 ARMCHAIRS. Cloth and timber. Good condition. $50. ph. 0402 905 118. TRAMPOLINE. Large $20. ph. 0407 076 425. 12 PIECES SOLID TEAK. From disassembled 1960s chair. $50. Ph. 0490 038 229 MICROWAVE OVEN. Sharp Sensor. $25. Ph. 5662 3042. DOUBLE BED. Wire base. Tails and brackets. very good condition. $50 ono. Ph.5674 1347. VY EXHAUST SYSTEM. Stainless mufflers off SS ute. $50. Ph. 0429 622 902. SWING SET. $25. Ph. 0413 452 686. ELECTRIC LEAF BLOWER. $45. Ph. 0413 452 686. MICROWAVE. Breville. Silver. Good. Clean condition. Model BM0200. $45. Ph. 0427 861 739. MOTORCROSS BOOTS. Clutch MX Pro Series. Very good condition. Size US 12. $50. Ph. 0429 622 902. INTERIOR DOOR. With handles & hinges. Very good condition. 820x2040. $15. Ph. 5658 1050. RAIN WATER DIVERTER. Fits 90mm down pipes. new. $15. Ph. 5658 1443. PLASSON RURAL FITTINGS. 40ml 1.5”. Male adaptor. 2 tees. New. $40. Ph. 5658 1443. SNOW SKIS. 178cm. Shaped. Dynastar. Salomon Bindings. $50. Ph. 5662 3556. WHEELS, TYRES, HUBCAPS. x5. Ford Falcon AU. $50 the lot. Ph. 0427 444 601 WHEELS, TYRES, HUBCAPS. x 4 Holden Commodore VX. $40 the lot Ph. 0427 444 601. BABY BASSINETTE AND STAND. Good condition. $20. Ph. 0411 329 348. BABY BATH AND STAND. Excellent condition. $20. Ph. 0411 329 348 COLLECTORS NATIONAL BANK CALENDARS. 5. 1995-1996. $45 the lot. Ph. 5658 1443 FILING CABINET. 3 Drawers. Steel. With suspension files. $45. Ph. 0437 452 033 after 6pm. WARDROBE. $45. Ph. 0437 452 033 after 6pm. WHITE COT. With mattress. Large. Great for Nan’s house. $50. Ph. 5662 5027 after 7pm. STOVE. St George. 66cm. $50. Ph. 5655 2599. ELECTRIC GRIDDLE. Cast iron. 38cm. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 5655 2599.
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POOWONG LOCH NYORA SEWERAGE SCHEME REVIEW ‘EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST’ South Gippsland Water is seeking ‘Expressions of Interest’ for community representatives to participate in community consultation workshops regarding the Poowong, Loch and Nyora Sewerage Scheme. As a participant, you will provide valuable feedback to South Gippsland Water. This feedback and community opinion will feed into the sewerage scheme review process currently being undertaken by the Corporation. An initial workshop will be held in mid June with a view that participants would be involved in further community consultation workshops throughout 2013. Please contact Ros Griggs to discuss your interest in participating. Phone: 03 5682 0444
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OPEN DAY & ENROLMENTS FOR 2014 Mirboo North Kindergarten Open Day will be on Monday 17th June 10am - 1pm Applications for Enrolment in the 2014 Kindergarten Program are available at the kindergarten or by emailing kathryn.hall@ymca.org.au. All application forms must be returned to Ballarat YMCA. Closing date for first round offers will be Friday 19th July. Enrolments received after this date may be placed on a waiting list. Teacher – Kate Ray, Mirboo North Kindergarten Telephone 5668 1223 Email mirboo.north.kin@kindergarten.vic.gov.au
Evans Petroleum wishes to thank members of the Koonwarra, Leongatha South, Ruby, and Leongatha Fire Brigades, along with local SES members, for their participation in the emergency response exercise held on June 2 at the Depot. Special thanks also to Leongatha Motor Wreckers and 2Di4 catering for their contributions to the event.
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BOAT LICENCE COURSE Vic. Marine Licence with Jetski endorsement
LEONGATHA Wednesday, June 19 6pm - 10pm
When Should I Send My Child to Kindergarten Research shows that engaging children in high-quality learning experiences benefits all children and their families and can improve a child’s learning and development outcomes, emotional wellbeing, their longer-term educational and social outcomes and life experience. It is vital that children receive these benefits when they are emotionally and socially ready for the experience. The State Government provide kindergarten funding to subsidise 15 hours of kindergarten for each child in the year before school. A second year of kindergarten is available for children who meet the eligibility criteria, and are deemed to have a developmental delay in at least two areas. It is important to note that the majority of children are only eligible for ONE year of funded kindergarten. From 2014, children who withdraw from a funded program once they commence will not be eligible for a second year anywhere in Victoria. Children are eligible to attend kindergarten if they are turning four years of age before the end of April in any given year. Some parents choose to wait an extra year especially if their child is born between January and April. The conversations about when a child is ready for kindergarten and also when a child is ready for school need to take place before the child begins their funded kindergarten year. Your decision is critical with long reaching implications for your child. Maternal and Child Health Services and kindergarten staff provide valuable information to parents about when to begin the more formal educational journey. As each child is only eligible for one year of funded kindergarten it is important to determine when they would benefit most from starting school and enrol to attend kindergarten the year before that. Some families may choose to enrol in Pre-Kinder the year prior to their funded kindergarten program. It is important that families take the time to make an informed decision now. Please make an appointment at your local kindergarten to discuss this with your child’s prospective teacher. Alternatively you could talk to your Pre-Kinder teacher, Long Day Care Provider or your local Maternal and Child Health Centre.
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CHIROPRACTOR Garry Harrison 19 Moonah Street Cape Paterson Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday By appointment Ph: 5674 8290
CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG “NON-FORCE PRACTITIONER” 28 Reilly Street, INVERLOCH HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday by appointment Phone and fax 5674 3666 South Gippsland Chiropractic Services & Adjunctive Therapies P/L
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situations vacant RELIEF MILKER wanted for casual weekend work. Leongatha area. Ph: 56689292
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for rent 4 BEDROOM brick home in centre of Leongatha. No pets. Phone 0418-528376 for further details.
Insurance Customer Relationship Manager Elders Insurance Leongatha currently has a vacancy for a Customer Relationship Manager to join its dynamic team. As an employee of Elders Insurance Leongatha, your major duties will include: • processing insurance quotations, claims processing, new business, renewals etc; • office administration, telephone enquiries and credit control. To be successful in this role you must be able to display the following skills: • a knowledge of general insurance (preferred but not required); • Excellent computer literacy; • Excellent written and oral communication skills. You will also have the following qualities: • Ability to work in a dynamic team environment • Highly motivated and able to work well in a busy team environment with minimal supervision • Excellent customer service skills • Very high standard of accuracy and quality of output Ideally you will also have, or be happy to undertake training in Australian Financial Services Reform Act 2001 (FSRA) Insurance Tier 1 or Tier 2 accreditation. Additionally you will be able to obtain satisfactory police and ASIC clearances. Enquiries, including a request for a position description, may be emailed to david.mathieson@elders.com.au Written or e-mailed applications including a covering letter and CV should be sent to: David Mathieson Insurance Agent Elders Insurance Leongatha 16 McCartin Street, Leongatha, Victoria, 3953 e: david.mathieson@elders.com.au Applications close 14th June 2013
EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER LEADING EDUCATOR & NOMINATED SUPERVISOR Leongatha Community Pre School Centres Inc. is seeking a dedicated and motivated teacher to commence work on July 15, 2013 at our Allora Kindergarten. You will play a vital role in the ongoing success of our parent managed service, with the support of our experienced assistants, committee and administrator. This position is full time, teaching our rotational 4-yearold program over 4 days. The successful applicant will be required to have: • Extensive knowledge of the NQS • Working knowledge of the Education and Care Services Law and Regulations • High level communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with parents, committee and other educators • Commitment to providing a quality program to children and their families • And be able to develop and implement a program that meets the requirements of the EYLF and/or VEYLDF. Qualifications: • Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) or equivalent • Be a fit and proper person and undergo a police check to become a Nominated Supervisor Employee WWC C • Have completed appropriate training for qualification in First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management Applications should be submitted in writing to: Position Vacant The Leongatha Community Pre School Centres Inc. PO Box 211, Leongatha Vic 3953 Closing date: 1st July 2013 For further information please phone Sue 0418 623 450
SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR South Gippsland Shire Council
Strategic Planning & Development Research & Administration Officer Permanent part time - 21 hours per week Flexibility with days and span of hours $28.60 per hour + superannuation An exciting opportunity exists to provide high quality, professional service and administrative support to our Strategic Planning, Economic Development and Tourism teams. To be successful, you will have experience in an office administration and customer service role or similar along with well developed communication skills. Enquiries to Paul Stampton, Manager Strategic Planning & Development on 5662 9200.
Client Services Team Leader Temporary part time 2 days per week working 8.30am – 5pm $28.60 per hour + superannuation We are seeking a Client Services Team Leader to join our busy and award winning Aged and Disability Team, this role requires you to provide service coordination within the Aged & Disability Services department, reporting directly to the Manager Aged & Disability Services. You will be responsible for providing direct supervision and support to Community Support Workers in relation to the provision of service to our valued clients. A large proportion of this role is developing, updating and distributing rosters, along with associated administrative tasks. A community services (preferably Aged Care or Disability) qualification is desirable and demonstrated experience in service coordination. Enquiries to Louise Brydon, Manager Aged & Disability Services on 5662 9200. All applicants must submit an Employment Application form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm Wednesday 26 June 2013. Further information and position descriptions are available on our website.
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Windmill Ag is a leading John Deere Machinery Dealer, with a long history of servicing Western Victoria and the Gippsland region. The company employs around 120 staff across Victoria, covering Sales, Parts and Service, with all staff enjoying modern well-located facilities. Windmill Ag values honesty, mutual respect as a basic for all interactions with both internal and external customers. The organisation provides friendly, professional services and quality products supported by superior product knowledge maintained through ongoing training. A position currently exists for a Service Administrator to join our exciting team at our Leongatha premises. In addition to having a positive can-do attitude, the successful candidate's duties will include: • Opening and closing of work orders • Post all labour charges from daily time cards • Maintain and file copies of work orders, machine history and customers records • Process all manufacturer’s warranty and product improvement program claims • Manage Sublet expenses • Assist with counter sales where required • Perform all duties and functions as directed by management in line with the objectives of the dealership To be successful in this role you will have: • Excellent attention to detail • Excellent customer service and communication skills • Energy and enthusiasm along with the ability to remain focused and motivated • A good understanding of Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word) and general computer skill. • Must hold a valid driver’s licence This is a rewarding and challenging position with an attractive salary package to be offered depending upon the successful applicants background and experience. Application must be submitted by Thursday 13th June 2013 Apply today by sending your application and covering letter to human.resources@windmillag.com.au or by post to: Windmill Ag Att: Ryan O’Doherty PO Box 231, Leongatha South 3953
Head of Junior School Newhaven College is an independent co-educational school on Phillip Island offering quality education for students from Prep to Year 12. Applications are invited for the position of Head of Junior School (P-4). Applicants must have a sound primary school background in curriculum and pastoral care. This position reports directly to the principal, as a member of the Senior executive team. Please visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au Applications close July 5
LEONGATHA - 3 bedroom house, close to schools, RCAC, secure backyard, $240 pw. References essential. Contact SEJ 5662-4033. WONTHAGGI modern central shop, $295 pw, central office $195 pw. Ph: 0408-981819.
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SENIOR / TRAINERS REQUIRED Community College Gippsland is looking for a number of professional enthusiastic trainers and assessors to provide quality training at a number of sites across Gippsland. Opportunities currently exist for the following positions:
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Beauty Therapy Senior Trainer Rural Services Senior Trainer Warehousing and Logistics Trainer Bookkeeping Trainer
The two Senior Trainers positions require a demonstrated capacity, as a highly organised, supportive and experienced educator is vital to lead Trainers in VET delivery and assessment. These rewarding positions offer variety and a chance to work as part of a vibrant, energetic team. Successful applicants will have industry currency or relevant qualification. The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is essential. The positions will involve travel between campuses and workplaces. Community College Gippsland is a local not for profit Registered Training Organisation. For a position description please visit www.ccg.asn.au or contact Joanne Kingwill on 5622 6000. Applications close 21 June 2013. Applications and resumés need to be emailed to joanne.kingwill@ccg.asn.au.
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Production Shift Supervisor We are a growing Australian based company, which produces a range of premium dairy products and ingredients for the domestic and international market. We are looking for an additional Production Shift Supervisor to join our existing production team. As a Production Supervisor you will be reporting to the Production Manager and be responsible on a rotating shift basis (predominately 12hr shifts 4 on 4 off), for ensuring that production output is achieved within OH&S, environmental, quality, yield and cost targets. Previous production supervisory experience with a sound understanding of dairy manufacturing processes is essential. To be successful in this position you would be able to demonstrate: • Strong leadership and problem solving skills • Strong people and team management skills • The ability to effectively communicate and build relationships • Excellent attention to detail • Sound mechanical aptitude • Demonstrated skills in process/system improvement If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly medium-sized business in Korumburra then apply via email: Burra Foods Pty Ltd PO Box 379, Korumburra 3950 or to jobs@burrafoods.com.au Applications close: Friday 21st June 2013
Custom built motorbike trailer, made to carry three dirt bikes or one or two road bikes. Fold out heavy-duty ramp included and stored under the rear of the trailer. LED tail lights. $1,700 ONO Call Robert 0438 009 791
FOR SALE Maxima F1 - 2005 87,000km (deceased estate) $10,500 ONO (TON137) Billiard Table Slate 9’ x 4’6” VGC, inc. accessories $1,200 ONO Noritaki dinner set 6 place, new in box, cost $1,000 - offer Westinghouse 2 door fridge 6 mths old (deceased estate) $600 5664 5420 CARAVAN Regent Cruiser, 2001 16’5” popup, registered. Many extras, annex, Hunter 1000 generator, adjustable towbar with stabilisers, $18,000. Ph: 5655-1041. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175. FIREWOOD local hardwood mixture, split, seasoned, pick up or delivered. Bulk loads available, $90 per metre. Ph: 0437-176187. HAY - 5x4 rolls, Leongatha. Good fertilised pasture, shedded, $99 inc. GST. Ph: 0407-881375. HEN HOUSES - Excellent quality, Koonwarra. 56642443. HORSE RUGS and bridles, $20 each. 5662-3830. SHIPPING CONTAINER hire $25 per week, your place or mine. Ph: 0419313483. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 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: 5681-2261.
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DEVELOP A CAREER IN THE MEAT INDUSTRY Meat Processors, labourers and Skilled Staff Required For large Export Meat processing facilities in the Wonthaggi Region. Stability and Long term Employment Opportunities Available Duties include: • General Labouring • Process Work • Rendering • Boning/Slicing/Knife Hand • Picking & Packing Experience not essential. Full training provided. MUST be Australian citizen or permanent resident. Full time & casual positions available. Early starts. MUST be prepared to attend INFORMATION SESSION. Eligibility Criteria Applies. To apply please call 8398 1728 or email your most recent resumé to madmin@miss.vic.edu.au
FORD FOCUS 2003, auto, 4 door. Perfect first car, VGC, RWC. Reg. SHD190, $8,000 ONO. 0418998833.
livestock POULTRY / CAGE BIRD AUCTION Traralgon Showgrounds Poultry Pavilion, Sunday, June 16 , 10.30am. Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs. Open for sellers from 8am. Ph: 5197 7270, 0400-934202. BULLS for hire or sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All bulls have been semen tested. Hire or sale. Ph: AH 0447331762.
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Applications are invited from interested persons for the above position. Applicants must be available to work on any given day between Monday and Friday. The successful applicant will provide admin support to executive and other staff in the organisation. Other duties include receptionist, typing services and minute taking for various committees throughout the organisation. Experience with medical typing will be highly regarded. Applicants are to be proficient in the use of Microsoft products and a high level of customer service skills is essential. The successful applicant must provide a satisfactory current police record check. GSHS offers a comprehensive orientation program on commencement of employment. Salary Packaging is available to all permanent staff. Position descriptions and application kits can be obtained by downloading from the GSHS website www.gshs.com.au or contacting the Administrative Assistant on 5667 5664. Applications are required to be received by 5pm Friday 21st June, 2013 and mailed to: Janet Arrott-Watt Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA 3953
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HOUSE SITTING sought for midweek in Leongatha / Korumburra. References provided. Ph: 0431380089.
TRACTOR John Deere 1640 FEL, 4WD, $14,500. Ph: 0412-454066.
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CASH PAID farm four wheelers, ag bikes, trucks, 4WDs and ride-on mowers. Any condition. Phone Matt 0401-194601.
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FULLY Qualified Painter. No job too small. Good rates. Call Drew on 56624238 or 0418-517443.
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SUNDAY, JUNE 16 8.30am to 2pm 2 Lapin Court Leongatha
Application for Tender Bass Coast Children's Centre Inc is calling for tenders interested in the following contract:
“MOVING SALE” Everything must go Household items, furniture, some antiques, and lots more
CLEANING Contract specifications and further details are available from the Centre between 10am and 4pm or by appointment. 244 White Road WONTHAGGI VIC 3995 Ph: 5672 5151 Applications close Wednesday 19th June 2013
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My beloved Dad, you were taken far too young. It’s the simple memories of us that I’ll treasure forever. I thank you for the memories we created, the love you shared, and the lessons you taught me. You will always be in my heart and mind. “Gone fishin” Love Jay. Much loved brother of Chris and Julie. Loved uncle of Ben and Brooke, Jack, Jesse and Jed. Words cannot describe how we feel, you left our lives far too soon. Rest peacefully Matthew. HARRIS - Matthew. Deepest sympathy to Jay, Bruce and Sandra, Chris and Julie, Ben and Brooke, Jack, Jesse and Jed. Will be sadly missed. Dean, Narelle, Brianna, Brodie and Keelie. HARRIS - Matt. Farewell to our dear nephew and cousin. Love Mandy, Al, Laura, Michelle, Lee, Jess and Stu.
PINCINI - Rosemary Mae. 19.08.1984 - 5.06.2013. Loved and much adored daughter of Kerry and David. Loving sister and sister-inlaw of Louise and Nathan. Fond aunty of Riley and Arlen Rose. Beloved sister of Jim and Bob. Loving partner of Ashley. In heaven with her little animal friends. You will never be forgotten. SCOTT (nee Sadlier) Elinor Mary. 17.12.1913 - 07.06.2013 Died peacefully in her 100th year at Koorooman House. Late of Leongatha, formerly of Stony Creek and Yarra Glen. Loving wife of Frank (dec). Much loved mother of Bill, Marion, Jeanne and Heather. Loved mother, grandmother and great grandma of - Bill and Margaret; Michael, Chloe and Emily; Shary and Chris, Alannah, Bethany and Maeve Elinor; Krista and Adam. Marion and Ian (dec). Jeanne and Ken; Katherine and Steve, Chloe and Elijah; Robin and Rach, Lachlan and Olivia; Dale and Tash, Eloise, Sam and Angus; and Glen. Heather. Eldest daughter of the late William and Ethel Sadlier. Sister of Fred (dec) and Gwen, Elizabeth (dec) and Roy. Loved aunt of Jenny, Stephen and David, and their families. SCOTT - Elinor Mary. 1913 - 2013 Loved Mum, Grandma and Great Grandma of Jeanne and Ken; Katherine, Steve, Chloe and Elijah; Robin, Rach, Lachy and Olivia; Dale, Tash, Eloise, Sam and Angus; and Glen. Heather, we greatly appreciate the loving care and companionship you gave mum so willingly.
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births BUTLER (Hemming) Casey and Shane are delighted to announce the arrival of their daughter Millie Norma on 5.6.13. ZO330446
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deaths DOOLAN - Herbert Bruce (Bruce). Passed away peacefully at Foster Hospital on June 10, 2013. Aged 76 years. Late of Meeniyan. Beloved husband of Valeska (dec). Father of Michael, Sharyn and Kathryn. Dearly loved grandfather of Cherise. HARRIS - Matthew Shaun. Passed away at Royal Melbourne Hospital on June 5, 2013. Formerly of Leongatha. Dearly loved son of Bruce and Sandra. Loved dad of Jay. Loved brother of Christopher and Julie, uncle of Ben, Jack, Jesse and Jed. Gone fishing!
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HARRIS - Matthew. A great mate and neighbour. Sadly missed by all. Seafood nights won’t be e the same. d Gary, Karen, Ben, Tom and Adam.
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deaths HARRIS - Matt. Our wonderful friend and neighbour. Our home will never look or be the same without you. You will be sadly missed.
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bereavement thanks PIEPER - Rita Esma. Rita’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all for their sympathy, support, flowers and kind words, following the recent passing of their beloved mum, grandma and great grandma. Also many thanks to the wonderful family of Koorooman House for the love and care they gave to our dear mum, to Paul Beck, thank you for making a sad time easier.
message of hope SEE that you also excel in giving. What a difference we can make to the lives of others when our generosity overflows. Willingly share your time, money and possessions and be blessed. 2 Corinthians 8:7b
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
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Roll up, bowl up! DAIRY farmers needing a relaxing day out and some tips on winter feeding should roll up to a series of free events being held across Gippsland.
Tourism milestone: celebrating the launch of the Prom Country Regional Tourism app were, from left: Danielle Todaro, Sue Miles, Christine Legg, Paul Stampton, Cr Mohya Davies, Phil Stone, Cr Andrew McEwen and chair Philip Botte.
All ‘app’ening VISITORS and locals can now discover a variety of South Gippsland attractions, accommodation and activities via a new Prom Country app. The app, which is available for iPhones, iPads and Android-based devices, is available for download from the iTunes or Google Play stores. Featuring a wealth of information, including attractions, accommodation, townships, retail establishments, walks, drives and events, the app is free to download. Developed by Prom Country Regional Tourism (PCRT), the app provides a new way for visitors to discover and explore South Gippsland. “Online technologies such as apps and mobile-friendly websites are essential to ensure our region remains competitive,” said PCRT chair Philip Botte. “The app will complement our mobile-friendly site, www.visitpromcountry.com.au, which was launched in October. We hope the app and website will help attract additional visitors to our region.” The Prom Country app was officially launched at Stockyard Gallery in Foster recently. About 40 people attended the event with the app officially unveiled by South Gippsland Shire Councillor Mohya Davies. Cr Davies spoke about the benefits of smartphone technology and the importance of local businesses working together. She concluded by congratulating PCRT on the launch of the app and encouraged businesses that are not already members to become involved.
“The more members Prom Country Regional Tourism has, the greater the ability to promote our region,” she said. Following the official launch, a quick overview of the app was provided by PCRT executive officer Christine Legg, who pointed out key features of the app including a “What’s nearby” facility which highlights attractions and amenities close to where the user is located. Other features included easy ‘swipe’ navigation and Google map integration. An events section provides visitors and locals with a list of events, right at their fingertips! Content will be continually added and updated. Businesses can be included in the app by becoming a member of Prom Country Regional Tourism. For more information, please contact Christine on 0435 261 281 or go to www.pcrt.com.au
Invy man arrested AN INVERLOCH man has been charged with the theft of a charity tin from McCartin’s Hotel, Leongatha, recently. Leongatha Police were overwhelmed with information from the public, after The Star published an image from the hotel’s
security camera. The 33 year old man was charged with theft and was bailed to face Korumburra Magistrate’s Court at a later date. The tin belonged to the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal. Constable Nathan Grist thanked the public for their help.
• LEONGATHA BADMINTON
Barb’s big night
funerals PINCINI - The Funeral Service for the late Rosemary Mae Pincini will be held at St Mary’s Anglican Church, Mirboo North on Thursday, June 13, 2013 commencing at 11am. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Mirboo North Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Zoo Victoria (Gorilla conservation) would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the service.
SCOTT - A Thanksgiving Service for the life of Mrs Elinor Mary Scott will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Leongatha on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 commencing at 1pm. A private family Committal Service will precede the above service.
funerals DOOLAN - A Memorial Service for the late Mr Herbert Bruce (Bruce) Doolan will be held at the Uniting Church, Geale Street, Meeniyan on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 commencing at 2.30pm. A private cremation will be held prior to the above service.
HARRIS - A Graveside Funeral Service for the late Mr Matthew Shaun Harris will be held at the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery on Monday, June 17, 2013 at 11am. If desired, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the service.
BARB JENKINS had one of her best nights of badminton this season, winning all her sets against spirited opposition. Barb’s team Pound went on with the job to secure a convincing win and move this team into the top four. Brayden Krohn and Tim Bright were great support for Barb, while only Jason Richards produced the goods for his struggling team Dollar. Great to see J.T. Newton up and about after a few weeks on the sidelines. Bottom side Franc nearly defeated top side Rupee, only going down by a mere four points. Frank Dekker was in withering touch during the night as was Tas Hughes, but Tracey Ryan and Glen O’Neill were having none of the upset and smashed their opponents. Euro pulled off the upset of the night defeating highly fancied Shilling. Paris Buckley and new player Leanne
Results Pound 7/114 d Dollar 1/78, Euro 5/106 d Shilling 4/94, Marc 4/104 d Yen 4/97, Rupee 4/72 d Franc 4/68.
Ladder Round 6 Rupee.......................................53 Marc ........................................45 Shilling ....................................41 Pound ......................................39 Euro ..........................................34 Dollar .......................................32 Yen ...........................................28 Franc ........................................26
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Wilkinson were on fire to secure the victory. Finally, Marc just defeated Yen by seven points. The match of the night was Jose Shelton defeating Matthew Oomman in a riveting singles clash that had everything, eventually going Jose’s way 17-14. A top match by both men. Marc have moved nicely into second position and are poised for a big finals’ campaign. Yen are holding the ladder up with Steve Johnson again winning all his sets for the night. The old champ has still got it.
A Grade: Pirates d Champions (2:0) 25:21, 25:22, 18:17. Golliwogs d Warriors (2:1) 19:25, 25:12, 25:9. Giants drew Bugs (1:1) 22:25, 25:21, 14:13.
B Grade: Panthers d M. G. Holy Cows (2:0) 25:15, 25:8, 17:17. Shark Bait d Chargers (2:1) 25:20, 12:25, 25:18, 4:4. Misfits d HELP (2:1) 9:25, 25:20, 24:21.
The Bowling Through Winter days will see farmers enjoying a cooked meal or BBQ, a casual game of lawn bowls and an informal discussion on feeding cows during a difficult winter. GippsDairy, Dairy Australia and the Department of Environment and Primary Industries have organised South Gippsland days at Fish Creek and Korumburra over the next fortnight. The Fish Creek event will be held at the bowls club in Falls Road on Wednesday, June 19, while the Korumburra session will be held on Monday, June 24 at the Charles Street bowling venue. Both days will run from 10.30am and will finish after lunch when the last bowl has been rolled. GippsDairy executive director Dr Danielle Auldist said the days were all about giving farmers the chance to relax away from the farm while still taking home some information on how to get through a potentially tough winter. “Farmers have been looking for every advantage they can find in keeping feed costs down after a difficult 12 months,” Dr
Auldist said. “It’s been a stressful time in the industry, so we organised these days as a way for farmers to unwind for a few hours, while still picking up some valuable information on winter feeding.” The information sessions, which will be hosted by DEPI’s David Shambrook and Greg O’Brien, will provide advice on: sourcing and effective use of alternative feeds like PKE, almond hulls, etc; meeting herd needs with limited fee; finding a balance between on-hand feed, pastures and imported feed; and what feeds are available and where to get them. Those attending will also be invited to sign up for Dairy Australia’s Taking Stock - Business Health Check, which sees
a farm consultant visit a property for a free analysis of the how the business can improve. Stony Creek dairy farmer Daryl Sinclair said the days should provide plenty of good information for getting though the next few months. Even after a muchneeded spurt of pasture growth in late autumn and early winter, Daryl reckons he will be looking for all the help he can get to minimise expenses until spring rolls around. “If I think I know it all, I shouldn’t even be farming,” he said. Anyone interested in attending the days should RSVP to GippsDairy on 5624 3900 or email: executiveassistant@gippsdairy.com.au – or just bowl along on the day.
Bowling straight: Stony Creek’s Daryl Sinclair, who can even roll close to the jack in rough winter paddocks, will be taking on all comers at the Bowling Through Winter days.
Buffalo indoor bowls Wednesday, June 5
SOCIAL bowls at Buffalo was very low key this week with four pairs selected when Joyce and Joe walked in unexpectedly. This was quickly sorted and two games of 10 ends played. After two close games, (7/6 and 10/9) Andrew Hanks, Joyce Occhipinti and Ian Benson (WW) 12 ends took out the night from Toni Heldens, Joe Occhipinti and Peter Heldens (LW) 9 ends. Then Graeme Tobias and Carolyn Benson (LL) 8 ends. Best first game: Rod 12/6, second game: Toni 17/3. Supper and Discussion repreperation for ladies/Gents Friday. Ladies v Gents: Five mats laid out and forty-one competitive district bowlers led to a
very enjoyable night of indoor bowls. The ladies very keen to defend their title won last year and many close games witnessed. Lots of banter as to whose bowl was closer to kitty - if in doubt it was the ladies shot - (measuring was the last resort!) Looking across the mats at various times it didn’t look good for the gents as lots of yellow bowls (ladies) close to kitty and any black bowls targeted to be replaced by yellow! At the end of the night after cards were added up “Victory” to the ladies 130 shots (10 winning games) to gents 105 (5 winning games). Winning team for The Ladies: Toni Heldens (s), Joyce Occhipinti, Carolyn Benson and Georgie Brown (WWW)
(+22) (Loraine (LWW) +6, Glenys (LWW) +5, Lee (WLW) -2) Encouragement: Bev, Joanne, Veronica and Mary needed a “Boost”. Winning team for Gents: Charlie Tyres (s), Ross Lomagno, Bill Wolswinkel and Michael Matthews (WLW) +2. (Andy (LWL) -3, Ace (LLW) -5, Rod (WLL) - 9) Encouragement: Charlie, Russel, Ian, Peter And Neville needed a “Boost”. A great selection of “lucky ticket” prizes ( Thanks to donors) with many taking home a prize and/or a chocolate treat. Thanks to all for a delicious supper and helping at nights end - A good night had by all. Ian Benson 5663 6270.
• WONTHAGGI TABLE TENNIS
Leading players challenged June 2
A Grade players Michael Ede and Bruce Harmer played out a thriller last week, with Bruce winning a tough set on the seventh game. It was Michael’s first loss this season. In A Reserve Heitor Hilberto - leading player since the start of the season - lost to Wayne Pitts who is chasing that top spot. Next week’s A Reserve matches will be interesting. The final four teams were decided last week but the leading player position is still up for grabs. It is the last week before the finals.
B Grade team Terrible Two (Matthew Kent, Rory Gow) continues to reign in B Grade with an unbeatable lead as top team. Rory came in to fill a vacancy recently and is showing real potential.
Ladders A Grade Cape Haven ............ 36 Evil Minions............ 28 Zaad......................... 24 Try Again (bye) ....... 16 Real Deal.................. 12 New Chums................ 8 Inverloch .................... 8 A Reserve HSM ........................ 36 The Opposition ....... 24 Blow Flys ................. 24 Hat Trick ................. 12 Stormers ..................... 8 Hopeful ...................... 4 B Grade
34 (164) 25 (122) 27 (125) 18 (99) 21 (134) 23 (110) 19 (113) 49 (163) 43 (141) 41 (140) 34 (122) 24 (104) 28 (120)
Terrible Two............ 24 Slazenger ................. 12 The Vicious Two ..... 12 Winners ..................... 8 The Vipers .................. 8
21 16 15 15 13
(47) (39) (32) (37) (33)
Leading players A Grade Michael Ede ..................... 17 (69) Case de Bondt .................. 16 (65) Bruce Harmer ................... 15 (69) Zach Anstey ..................... 14 (60) Dean Snelling ................... 11 (58) Justin Licis ...................... 11 (53) A Reserve Heitor Hilberto ................. 15 (46) Wayne Pitts ...................... 14 (43) Denis Donohue................. 11 (39) Hector Hilberto ................ 11 (38) Sean Michael.................... 10 (40) Nancy Pattinson ................. 9 (34) Micah Condron .................. 9 (32) B Grade Mckenzie Gardner ............ 11 (22) Matthew Kent..................... 9 (20) Leigh Allamby ................... 8 (18) Daniel Park......................... 8 (18)
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Ladies flock for Brian Twite Bowl THE annual Brian Twite Bowl, sponsored by Leongatha Fresh Meat and Fish Supplies, was held at Leongatha Golf Club last Monday.
Bowl winners: Carmel Longshaw, Marg Wylie, Pat Coles (Traralgon Golf Club) with Brian Twite proudly displaying his OAM.
Brian Twite, a professional at Metropolitan Golf Club, has had a long association with the club dating back to 1979, when he was involved in coaching local juniors. This year has been particularly rewarding for Brian. On Australia Day he was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for services to the sport of golf as an administrator and mentor, and recently was inducted into the Victorian PGA hall of fame for his contributions. Brian, aged 87, has also published a book entitled Rubbing Shoulders with the Greats: Golf Tips and Tales. The 2013 winners of the Brian Twite Bowl were Traralgon Golf Club with 91 points, just one stroke ahead of last years’ winners from Metropolitan. Team members were Carmel Longmore, Pat Coles and Marg Wylie. The A Grade winner, with 36 points was Andrea Thorson from Meeniyan Golf Club. It is interesting to note that Andrea took part in those afore mentioned clinics run by Brian Twite back in the late 1970s. Jay Bethell, from Metropolitan Golf Club won B Grade with 35 points, and Julie Kirk, also from Metropolitan, won C Grade with 31 points. Nearest the pins were won by Delores Harvey, Ann Poole, Pauline Lancaster and Carmel Longshaw on the 4th, 7th, 14th and 16th respectively. Down the line balls were won by Dot Stubbs 31 points, Nola Crothers, Carrie Harding and Joc Howson 30,Val Brydon ,Sharon Carmody, Anne Walker , D Bennett and Jan Beaumont 29, Sue Wakefield, Lee Clements, Pauline Lancaster and Marg Ryan 28, and Sue Hoskin, Loris Clark and Noreen Williams 27 points.
Korumburra ladies LAST Wednesday, 26 ladies played in a Stableford event in cool but fine weather, with the scores a reflection of the heavier conditions. A special thankyou is extended to Pomegranates Clothing, in Leongatha, for sponsoring the day. Marg Clasby won the Wednesday competition last week and was the winner in Division 1 (0-20) again today. Marg (20) won with 30 points on a countback from runner-up, Judy Webb (17). Division 2 (21-31) was won by Joan Peters (21) with a score of 33 points and runnerup was Corrie George (24) with 25 points. Heather Garnham (33) won Division 3 with 27 points and Dot West (36) was runnerup with 21 points. Beryl Brown was nearest the pins on both the 1st and 13th greens. Balls down the line went to Barb Walker, 27 points, and Marg Young and Lee Clements, with 26 points. The two remaining prizes were decided with a lucky dip
and the fortunate winners were Bernadette Pattie and Heather Grist. Four girls played in a close game in the final of the McLaren Memorial Four Ball, which was very evenly contested throughout the match. The winners were Norrie Little and Chris Rickard, three up with one to play, from runners-up, Lynette McIvor and Janice Follett. Three teams travelled to Leongatha Golf Club last Monday to play in the Brian Twite Bowl. Most found it difficult to finish with high scores on the day so well done to Carie Harding and Lee Clements who were successful in gaining balls down the line. At last a fine Saturday for our girls to play an Ambrose competition! Two teams of three played and Marg Clasby, Judy Webb and Lee Clements were the winners with 79 - 8 2/6 =70 4/6 , nearest the pins were won by 1st Marg Clasby and 13th Lee Clements. Next Wednesday is a Par event. Monthly Medal is on June 19 and the 27 Hole Foursome Championships on the June 26, there’s a sign-up sheet for this in the Ladies room.
Right, Grade winners: Julie Kirk (C Grade winner, Metropolitan GC), Andrea Thorson (A Grade winner, Meeniyan Golf Club), Brian Twite and Jay Bethell (B Grade winner, Metropolitan GC).
• Leongatha Cycling
Tour provides varied results KEEN and enthusiastic Leongatha club members raced the three day Gippsland Clubs Tour event over the long weekend and performed really well.
Close race: A Grade riders led by Leongatha’s Nick Aitken heading towards Nerrena on the Mardan circuit.
Team effort: Leongatha riders lead C Grade heading out towards Nerrena
The club had placegetters overall in each of the four grades and the riders won plenty of the stage finishes. It was a well supported event with a good spread of placegetters in even fields. With great weather for racing at Yinnar, Shady Creek and Leongatha the riders have had a wonderful weekend. In A Grade, the win was taken out by Brenton Jones of the Warragul Club ahead of Brett Franklin (Leongatha) and Silas Monk (Warragul). However, on the last stage at Leongatha on Monday around the Nerrena-Mardan circuit, Nick Aitken (Leongatha) almost pulled off an upset. Nick broke away on the first lap and held a 2.5 minute lead over the top of the Mardan climb and was out of sight of the chasing riders. However, Nick’s legs ran out of gas four kilometres from the finish and the dashing finish of the above trio saw them grab the stage placings and the overall results. In B Grade it was another very even affair – four stages and four different winners. David McFarlane won the first stage and son Thomas won the last stage whilst Peter Hollins picked up the King of the Mountain award. The overall winner was Peter Finlayson (Warragul) from Thomas and Peter. In the C Grade division the Leongatha riders won all stages. Stage 1 went to Lachie Matthews, Stage 2 Phil Hanley, Stage 3 Lachie Matthews and Stage 4 to Neil White. Neil White also picked up the king of the Mountains award whilst the sprint aggregate went to Lachie. Lachie came away as overall winner ahead of Neil White and Matt Larkin (Warragul). In the D Grade division it was the father - son combination of David Lumby and Will Lumby who managed to control the event. David won Stage 1, Colin Mandeveldt (Warragul) Stage 2, Rachael Dawson Stage 3 and Will Lumby Stage 4. Will Lumby picked up the King of Mountain award for his efforts as well. The overall results saw David Lumby grab the win from Colin Mandevelt whilst Will with his last stage effort grabbed third place overall. The Warragul club secured the club award with a tally of 70 points just ahead of Leongatha on 67. Next year will be the 50th anniversary of the event so the club will have to work hard to try and grab the award in the 50th year. Next week club racing is at Leongatha North, however with a busy road season some juniors will be away racing at Shepparton. Other members are gearing up for holiday rides in Europe following the Tour de France so racing until July should be keenly contested.
Good golfers: winners of the Korumburra McLaren Memorial Four Ball, Norrie Little and Chris Rickard.
TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90
At Port Phillip Heads
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height (metres)
0147 0753 1445 2027
1.42 0.39 1.65 0.72
0228 0829 1518 2103
1.43 0.41 1.66 0.68
0307 0902 1551 2140
1.43 0.44 1.65 0.65
0346 0935 1625 2215
1.42 0.48 1.63 0.63
0428 1008 1700 2248
1.41 0.53 1.60 0.60
0511 1044 1734 2324
1.40 0.58 1.57 0.57
0600 1124 1813
1.39 0.65 1.53
All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM
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thestar.com.au Leongatha NINETY players took part in a Stableford Competition on Saturday in ideal conditions although the course was a little heavy after the recent rain. Ken Wardle (8) was successful in A Grade with 34 points. Merv Stubbs (17) took out B Grade also with 34 points. Julian White (20) and Ed Koscuik (24) both had 34 points also to take C and D Grade respectively. D. Ayton won the Pro Pin on the 14th and Sam Nasreddin took out NTP on the 16th. Balls DTL: J. Smith, D. Forbes, R. Rees, C. Aldons, A. Adcock, M. Fraser, D. Barrack, P. Jasper, P. Hart, C. Leaver, J. Fedderson, G. Hanson, S. Wong, R. Findlay, T. Nowell, D. McDonald, G. McRitchie, T. Forbes, R. McRobert, R. Monacella, S. Nasreddin, R. Thurston and A. McFarlane. A Stableford event was also held on Tuesday with Peter Cannon (11) taking out the A Grade event with 38 points and Ian Barlow (16) taking out B Grade also with 38 points. NTP’s were Chris Leaver on 14 and M. Wrigley on 16. Balls DTL were awarded to D. Clemann, C. Leaver, A. Adcock, M. Wrigley, M. Thomas, G. McDonald, M. Stubbs, M. Oliver, K. Gardiner, J. Eabry and I. Sutherland. Fifty-five players took part in a Par Competition on Thursday sponsored by Lyrebird Wines. Peter Seth (17) won the A Grade event with +1 on a countback from Chris Leaver while Les Newton had a very good score of +4 to take out B Grade. NTP’s were George Alexander on 14 and Peter Walsh on 16. Balls DTL went to B. Warren, C. Leaver, A. Sperling, J. Gilder, N. Penney, P. Walsh, J. Arnott, K. McFarlane, P. Hobson, G. Maher, D. Barrack, M. Stubbs, A. Adcock, A. Nilson and H. Sedelies. Next Saturday a 4BBB stableford event will be held to decide the Tom Welsford open.
Leongatha ladies Wednesday SIXTEEN ladies contested the first round of the annual Cashin Trophy, a match play, board event. The eight winners of this round play over the next few months in an elimination process until a winner emerges. The remainder of the field played a stableford event, sponsored by the House of Golf. A Grade (0-25) winner, with 31 points, was Anne Blundy. B Grade was won by Maria Bell with 30 points. Down the line balls were won by Rita de
Bondt and Wendy Parker 30 points, Marg Berry, Dot Stubbs and Marg Griffiths 28, and Gwen Chapman 27 points on a count back from several others. Anna de Bondt was closest to the pin on the 14th and Kerry Hogan on the 16th. Saturday Winner was Wendy Parker 29 points on a count back. Down the line balls went to Dot Stubbs 29, Helen Pascoe 26 and Jean Chaplin 25.
B. Clasby 12, L. Sharp 8, A. Rosa 22 (56½). Runners-up: S. Rose, N. Perks, M. Belvedere, N. Spargo 57¾; M. Garnham, M. Webb, M. Deleeuw, R. Ludenia 585/8. Nearest the pin: 1st J. Solly, 7th P. Broady, 10th N. Perks, 13th B. Clasby. Tuesday’s winner was D. Enbom 41 pts. Thursday’s winner was C. Clements 35 pts. Notices: Knockout comps must be played, singles and doubles by June 30 Monday comp.
Woorayl
Foster
ON Saturday we held a four man ambrose event sponsored by Brian Wilson, Bob Hughes and Brian Hemming. The winning team was Dean Dwyer, Zac Trease, Warren Turner and Nathan Lovie, they had 54.875 to win from Jack Howard, Graeme Winkler, Kev Riseley and John Hickey who needed a countback for runner-up. Balls went to A. McEachern, A. Clemann, F. Dekker and Simon Sullivan; D. Lim, A. Hillis, C. Hall and B. Hogan. The nearest the pins went to Zac Trease and Jack Howard. The ladies’ stableford event was won by Sue Wakefield, with a ball going to Jo Fennell. On our last medal day we had a watch raffle, donated by Hay’s Jewellers, a great supporter of our club. Sorry about the omission, our Thursday stableford competition was won by John Hassett with 36 points, with balls going to Dennis Lim, Ross Winkler and Bob Beilby. Next week is a foursomes event restricted to pairs, with a handicap minimum of 27. It will again be sponsored by McDonald and Roberts and is a qualifying event with four pairs to qualify.
Some further good rain and the course is now in winter condition, but playing well. Tuesday Neil Chandler (17) took out the trophy with 38 points, from Neville Thompson (9) on 35 points. Neville also won the NTP. Thursday saw Neville Thompson (9) was on fire to shoot 77 and win with +4. DTL balls went to Doc Menzies (16) and Neil Chandler (16) both on +1, and Brian Blake (24) on square. Larry Giddy was NTP. Friday Cam Downing (10) got the chook with 18 points. DTL balls were won by Bill and Barb Fuller who both had 16 points. NTP’s were Matt Downing and Ross MacKenzie. Saturday played a 4BBB for trophies provided by Dinos Butchery Neville Thompson (8) and Paul Spencer (20) were the victors with 44 points. DTL balls went to Randy Reusch (18) and Kevin Da Silveira (32) on 43 points and Cam Downing (10) and Kane Esler (16) on 42 points. NTP’s were Terry Jewson, Kevin Flett, Noel Black, Greg Cox and Greg Dean. The encouragement award was won by Kevin Flett and Robert Fulton with 34 points. Foster host the South Gippsland Veterans event at Foster on June 13. It is an 8.30am assembly for a 9.00am shotgun start. You need to notify your entry to Kevin or turn up by 8.15 am on the day. All over 55’s are welcome and there are generously low membership and entry fees and great trophies. Foster veterans are asked to bring a plate. Caroline Selder was not present and so missed out on the $700 in the members draw. You need to be in the clubhouse between 6.30 – 8 pm to be eligible to win. From now on the timing of the draw will vary at random – being any time between 6.30 to 8 pm. The draw will be for $750 next week so come along for a chance to win big.
Woorayl ladies THE Monthly Medal this month was played in beautiful weather with the course in excellent condition. Jenny Riseley (26) was the only player able to use it to her advantage, coming in with 74 net to win the Medal and B Grade. A Grade winner was Sue Wakefield (15) with 77 net and balls down the line went to Inge Giliam, Lois Young, Ann Poole and Pauline Lancaster. Nearest the pin on the 8th was Thel Scoble, on the 11th was Anne Grist and on the 17th was Inge Giliam. The putting was won by Ann Poole with 29 putts. Next week we will play the Doris Chambers Foursomes event.
Korumburra THERE were 42 players on Saturday, June 8 for the four man ambrose. Trophies by B. Maskell and N. Edwards. Results: T. O’Neill 2,
Allen (16) and Barb Stimson (19) 77pts. Week 1: Nearest the pin: 6th Raelene Millsom, 16th Maree Thompson. Week 2: Nearest the pin: 4th Maree Thompson, 13th Sue Traill. Birdies: 16th Maree Thompson. Thank you to Chris and Greg Gunn for your generous sponsorship of this event. Congratulations to the winners.
a count back from Dot Elliott. Best nine was Nereda Scholte with 36 net. Putting went to Gwen Heppell with 30. DLB went to Sue Hoskin 77 net, Dot Christie 78 net and Jan Roberts 80 net. Winner of the 9 Hole Comp was Betty Standfield with 51 ½.
Meeniyan ladies
Top hit: Wonthaggi’s A Grade and Medal winner Anne Walker and B Grade Winner Julie Evens. Absent C Grade winner, A. Longmire.
Wonthaggi ladies ANNE Walker kept her winning feeling going with winning A Grade and the June Monthly Medal with a fine score 81 (8) 73 on count back from Sev Piasente. B Grade was won by Julie Evens 98 (23) 75, and C Grade Anne Longmire 115 (35) 82. The putting award was won by Marg O’Halloran 29 putts, Pro Pin 8th was also Anne Walker. Reduced handicaps (well done in these conditions) Julie Evens to 22, Sev Piasente to 17, Anne Walker to 7.
Wonthaggi WHAT a great field of 88 players for our Saturday stroke event in June. A true testament to the improvement of our golf course and general facilities including the new car park. Well done to all involved. A Grade winner, Peter ‘The Pivot’ Dell 69 net; B Grade winner, Glen ‘Nuggett’ Moresco 70 net; C Grade winner, Maurie Loughran 72 net. Balls down the line: C. Jeeves, C. Speirs, M. Johnson, C. Crawford 71; K. Bayley, L. Cooper 72; R. Hender, F. Loughran, K. Russell 73; D. Williams, A. Cubbon, J. Sartori, R. Sheer 74. Nearest the pins: 2nd J. Sartori, 8th A. Cubbon, 13th I. Baker, 17th D. Williams. Eagle: S. Kane 7th hole. Good luck to everyone this week. Great to see Essendon beat Carlton, what a great side. Just a quick reminder to the Thursday crew of Turner, Wilkinson, Banks, Dicker and co, remember to bring plenty of money. This Saturday’s event is stableford and I look forward to seeing over 90 players competing.
Mirboo North Thursday, May 30
The day winner of the stableford competition was Phil Garlick (20) 39 pts. Down the line: Russell Pentland 38 pts, John McFarlane 37, John Woodall 36. Saturday, June 1
The competition was
BDL A Walker 73, S Piasente 73, J Evens 75, D Grimmond 76, D Harvey 78, M Johnson 79, A Tschiderer 79, I Walsh 79, M Anderson 79, L Bentick 79. Well known cricketer Mattie Johnson looking to get his 3rd card in for his handicap, played in the Monthly Medal Saturday field with his mates at Wonthaggi. Par for the course is 72, Mattie’s score 71 (off the stick) needless to say was a great round and would probably have won the medal if he had a handicap! monthly medal on Saturday, June 1. The medal winner was Russell Pentland (17) 70 net. Down the line: Hank Zuidema 72 net, Terry Bradshaw 72 net, Neil Whitelaw 74 net. 2nd shot nearest the pin 1st hole: Joe Kus. Nearest the pin: 4th Joe Kus, 6th Ian Evison, 13th no one, 16th Russell Pentland. Terry Bradshaw defeated Neil Whitelaw 2 and 1 in the final of the Captains Trophy.
ON Wednesday June 5, 17 ladies played in The Monthly Medal Day in fine conditions. The sponsor of the day was Jan Trease. Winner of Section 1 was Dot Elliott with 76 net. Winner of Section 2 was Lyn Jennison with 76 net also. Lyn was thrilled to win her first medal on
Meeniyan medal winner: Lyn Jennison.
Croquet cuppas for cancer research LEONGATHA Croquet Club held a very successful fundraiser for cancer research and raised $466.50 on Saturday, June 1. Those who attended had a lot of fun and frivolity with quite a few budding young players attending with their families - lots of new faces. The members showed their cooking prowess by providing a plentiful and yummy afternoon tea. Fortunately the rain held off for the whole afternoon.
Lucky numbers were won by Gerry Shellcot - a soup mug, Marj White - a beautifully dressed doll donated by Patchwork Maze Wonthaggi and Anne Larking - hair products from Inspiration Hair Leongatha. Carol Jennings won the novelty prize of a plastic container full of zippers. Club days are Wednesday, Friday and Saturday afternoon at 1 pm. Any person interested in playing this challenging game is welcome to come and join in. Mallets and balls are at the club.
Thursday, June 6
The day winner of the stableford competition was John Blunsden. Down the line: Steve Mills 36 pts, Hank Zuidema 36, Joe Taylor 34 pt.
Fun fundraising: Marj White, Joan Michael, Rachel and Ron Bridgman and Carol Jennings share a smile and a cuppa at the Leongatha Croquet Club.
Saturday, June 8
The day winner was Tom Whitelaw (4) 41 pts. Down the line: Richie Robbins 40 pts, Garry Shandley 36, Simon Duff 35, Ray Matthews 35. 2nd shot nearest the pin 1st hole: John Blunsden. Nearest the pin: 4th Nigel Bracecamp, 6th Nigel Bracecamp, 13th Richie Robbins, 16th Steve Mills.
All smiles: Sandra Casbolt, Valda Shellcot, Dawn Robb and Joan Michael at the Leongatha Croquet Club.
Ladies Results May 22-29 4BBB championships sponsored by Gunn Transport. Winners of the championship: Sue Traill (16) and Sandra Hughes (20) 82pts. Winners of week 1: Jeanne St Ellen (28) and Raelene Millsom (31) 41pts. Winners of week 2: Rhonda Evans (37) and Sandy Taylor (34) 41pts. Down the line: Nicole
South Gippsland Bridge Club Meeniyan – Monday evening: 1st June Metcalf, Colin Cameron. 2nd Sally and Brian Hoskins. 3rd Kathryn Smith, David Baggallay. 4th Faye Rowlands, Frank Arndt. Inverloch– Friday afternoon: North/South: 1st Phillip and Neville Chapman. 2nd Frank Arndt, Jean Barbour. 3rd Ken McKenzie, Marie Sands. 4th Hannah Martin, Margaret Munro. East/West: 1st Bruce and Anne Gibson. 2nd John Sullivan, Alan Johnston. 3rd Kaye Douglas, John Sutton.
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SPORT | Korumburra parlour bowls KORUMBURRA parlour bowlers played the preliminary finals of their competition season on Thursday, June 7. With places in the grand final and consolation final still up for grabs together with the wooden spoons to win (or avoid), the two games proved to be entertaining with bowlers displaying good line and length bowls throughout the matches. VRI led Kardella for most of their game and were fortunate to steal ends from their opponents, as Kardella often held three or four bowls only to lose the end or have the total cut back to one. This kept VRI in front and allowed them to win 21 to 17. Kardella bowled bravely but too inconsistently for a final’s game. VRI’s experience came to the fore, allowing them to control this game and to participate in another grand final against their nemesis, Pretenders. In the second game, The Burra was determined not to be wooden-spooners. They played with confidence and by half-way had run away to an eleven point lead. They held this buffer for most of the game, finishing eight shots ahead of Sicilians. Sicilians bowled well but four multiple shot scoring ends to The Burra proved too much to overcome. Final scores: The Burra 23 d Sicilians 15, VRI 21 d Kardella 17 Thursday, June 14 will see The Burra face Kookaburras in the consolation final and Pretenders will continue the tussle with VRI in the premiership grand final.
Mardan indoor bowls THIS week we saw the sixth round of the pennant played away from home on Tuesday, June 4. Mardan Purple travelled to Dumbalk Green whilst Mardan Gold headed off to Foster. I am informed that Dumbalk dished up some stiff competition during their game and at one point hit the lead for a while before Mardan Purple managed to get back in front and get home with a win. Mardan Gold had a rocky start to their game with Foster Black and had difficulty making up the ground lost. As I’ve mentioned before, you can hold the head with as many shots as you like but one well-placed bowl can ruin your work. This was the case on several occasions with some great bowls played by Charlie Tyers when we least needed them. Anyway we clawed our way back to lose by seven shots when it looked like being a lot worse. Next week is the final round to decide the final four teams and at present both Mardan teams are in the top three. Our social bowls night on Wednesday was attended by 18 members and welcomed the return of Margaret Campbell form her travels and also helping Robert from his recent rebuild. We all wish Robert a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back at the hall soon.
thestar.com.au Six teams of three played three games of eight ends and the competition was hot for top honours. Once again the mats played their part in tormenting everyone since Vito decide we should give two of our older mats a bit of an airing. I can tell you this much, when you have played on the new mats for so long the old mats make you work for your shots especially as they are so much slower than the newer ones. That aside, we all had as much fun as usual and there were two teams who tied on three wins making the final result count back to shots up. Here are the results of the night: Runners up with three wins, 15 ends +16 were: Lorna Roberts, Vito Serafino and Ian Hasty (skip). Winners with three wins, 15 ends +20 were: Margaret Campbell, Willy Zuidema and Jeanette Grady (skip). A big night for the ladies who played exceptionally well, as always no matter what team they are in. Well done. Next week pennant is at home against Fish Creek Red and Korumburra White, two teams who are running pretty hot at the moment. It should be a fierce night of bowls.
Stony celebrates premiership glories STONY CREEK has just concluded a huge weekend to mark 30 years since the glorious victories which claimed the 1983 fourths, reserves and senior premierships.
How about it: Stuart Eddy and Jack Thorson at the Stony Creek Premiership afternoon tea.
Tarwin Lower bowls Winter Pairs was again played on Tuesday, June 4. Although the outlook was bleak we managed to get a full day of bowls in without getting wet at all. There were seven rinks hotly contested on the day with the winners being Max Brown and Keith Pocklington from Meeniyan. Runners-up were Phil Stimson and Mike Arnold from Mirboo North. Best Last Game was won by Richard Aly and Ron Daly from Tarwin Lower. Our sponsor for the day was Alex Scott Real Estate Venus Bay with the meat trays coming from Tarwin Meats.
Winner, winner: Elly Martin and Jo Cope hold the money envelope which Rebecca Cope won. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz
The senior side did the right thing on Saturday by having a narrow but convincing win over Foster, kicking celebrations off on the right foot. More than 80 returned supporters were watching the senior match unfold and join in for afternoon tea in the dining room but an even bigger crowd ventured out to Saturday night’s celebrations. Club president Neil Cope said “it was the biggest crowd the club has had for the year at a game.” “Celebrations went really well, it was terrific for the club,” he said. “We had a lot in for afternoon tea at half time in the seniors. We had all the photographs and clippings from The Star of season 1983.” After the footy a crowd of some 150 gathered in the dining room for a barbecue dinner and later in the ground function area to reminisce about the year
1983. Amongst those who returned for the function were Brian Dempsey (the senior team manager of 1983), Peter Dempsey (Perth), Shane Fisher (Brisbane), Rob Altenhof (Cobram) and Brendan Laube (best and fairest in the seniors-1983). Others amongst the crowd included senior coach of 1983 Lachie Hughes, club secretary at the time, John Geraud, Don and Doug McKnight, John Schelling and reserves coach from 1983-Brian Davies. Speeches were made by Lachie Hughes, Brian Davies and John Geraud. Amongst apologies were from club president from 1983, Buck Thorson who is suffering ill health.
After dinner the crowd kicked on till about midnight with a few more staying longer than that. On Sunday, nearly 160 returned for a famous Craig Young spit roast lunch, where the good will and conversation continued, rounding out a great weekend. The draw for $5,000 in prizes saw Rebecca Cope winning first prize of $4,000. This was drawn out by none other than her grandmother and life member Dawn Cope. Second of $750 went to life member Paul ‘Hairy’ Cummins who never seems to miss outnothing seems to change in all those years Hairy! Third prize of $250 went to Sandra Cashin.
Old friends: Gary Allott and Don McKnight were stars for Stony Creek in 1983.
Leongatha NOT a great deal to report as the club has chosen to wind down this year for the winter recess. Wednesday, May 29 saw only six teams take to the greens for the midweek social bowls. The winners were R. Saunders (s), J. Richards, T. Haywood and F. Hanks with two wins, a draw and plus 14. Wednesday, June 5 saw only four teams taking to the greens, the winners were J. Pendergast (s), A. Lye and F. Hanks with two wins plus 16. Saturday, June 8 saw only six teams in the social bowls and the winners were J. Pendergast and F. Hanks with two wins plus six, and the runnersup were R. Saunders (s) and R. Symmons on a win, a loss and plus six. Reminders: Social bowls will go into recess after Saturday, June 15 until Saturday, August 17. The monthly triples will continue, with the next date of play being June 26 with a 9.30am start, BYO lunch. Any club/team or individual bowler wishing to enter please ensure you have your entry in to J. Pendergast 5662 0974 before June 21, and dress ‘mufti’. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.
The boys: Seniors and Reserves 1983 premiership players Wayne Twite, Shane Fisher, Darryl Bentley Doug McKnight and Dave Hilet catch up on Saturday.
Dumbalk indoor TWELVE players were present at Dumbalk on Monday, June 3 including Les, a newcomer. Four teams of three players competed in two games of 10 ends. The successful team of Ian Dyson, Kevin Robertson and Dudley Harrison as skip, scored plus six, followed by plus 14 in the second game. The pennant team suffered a disappointment going down to Mardan Purple. The final score was Mardan Purple 25 to Dumbalk Green 20.
S.G.I.B.B.A. indoor bowls pennant ONCE again the ladder changes with no team having an advantage after some close games.
Results: Foster Black 29 d Mardan Gold 22, Fish Creek Red 29 d Korumburra Blue 19, Buffalo Yellow 28 d Korumburra White 26, Mardan Purple 25 d Dumbalk Green 20.
Ladder Mardan Purple ...............+46 Fish Creek Red ...............+11 Mardan Gold ....................+6 Foster Black .......................-1 Korumburra White ...........+11 Korumburra Blue ...............+5 Buffalo Yellow ..................-35 Dumbalk Green .................-43
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Next week’s games: Mardan Gold v Fish Creek Red, Mardan Purple v Korumburra White, Foster Black v Korumburra Blue, Dumbalk Green v Buffalo Yellow.
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Sharing a drink: Brian Cumming, Rod Jackson, Paul Cummins and Peter Dempsey catch up over a drink on Saturday night. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz
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50 years on for MDU MEENIYAN Dumbalk United Football Netball Club celebrated its 50 year reunion over the long weekend with four main events all very well attended. Things kicked off Friday night at the rooms with around 80 people catching up and swapping stories of past glories in what was an enjoyable evening. A huge crowd attended Saturday’s clash with the Toora Magpies and even though many may have spent more time catching up with former team
mates than watching, they were treated to a good open game of footy with the Demons extending their lead at every break to win by 11 goals. Victory for the four footy sides and five of the netball sides set the tone for a great Saturday after match which packed the clubrooms Around 200 plus people attended a dinner at the Dumbalk Hall being entertained by MDU legend Tony ‘Snake’ Blake whose role as MC with a roving microphone saw many stories of MDU’s past, retold by former footballers and netballers. The Meeniyan Hall saw Doggy
Sparkes playing for the younger crew which also drew a full house and was a huge success. Sunday’s family fun day at the Club Rooms rounded out a fantastic weekend highlighted by a DVD presentation put together by Club Legend Stu Mackie. For those who are interested this DVD is available to purchase from the club for $20. Thank you to all who made the weekend such a huge success, especially the Reunion Committee consisting of Adrian Coulter, Ally Opray, Kellie Thomas, Dave and Tim Trotman, Dave Gray, and Tony Blake.
The red and the blue: Joffa Holland, Tremaine Tohiariki, Kellie Thomas and little Ryder Pedlow celebrate at the weekend.
Catching up: old buddies (from left) Bryan Opray, Leigh Butterworth and Ken Robb chat at Meeniyan while watching MDU clash with Toora on Saturday. Great night: Wayne and Shirley Cook celebrating the 50th anniversary of the MDU football club on the weekend.
Players past: Chris McRae and Stuart Young catch up on Saturday at the MDU 50th anniversary.
Runners get it done HUNDREDS of young runners gathered at Mary MacKillop College on Wednesday to take part in the interschool primary athletics. Students from as far as Toora and Phillip Island took part in the races around the college with lots of little legs ticking over on the course. Students who were successful in obtaining good finishing position will go onto to race at the regional competition in the upcoming weeks.
Right, Ready to run: Morgan Cook and Aaron Rhodes from Toora Primary School were getting ready to race on Wednesday.
Reminiscing: (from left) Russell Edgel (former MDU vice president), Rob Heppell (former president), Neil Bright (former player) and Garry Forster (former player) were looking at the memorabilia in the MDU clubrooms on Saturday.
Red and Blue history BEFORE amalgamation in the 1960s Meeniyan and Dumbalk had a great rivalry and shared some rich history. Here are some snippets of memorable moments. Ball burster
Keen competitors: having a great day at the interschool cross country were Leongatha Primary School’s Royce Patterson, Turhan Giles, Xavier Robertson, Sam Cross and Jarrod Ross.
One apparent article from a 1930s issue of the Foster Mirror reports quite an odd series of events. With five minutes to go in the local derby between the two teams the ball burst. Replacing the ball had caused quite a delay and Dumbalk had left the field and hung up their boots for the day. When a new ball was
brought to the field the home side, Meeniyan, were the only ones present and a very onesided five minutes of play resulted.
Fighting or football In 1909 A. Adamson and H. Adamson were both given a one match ban after using foul language and fighting during a Dumbalk and Meeniyan match. One of their opponents Bob Grieves was the target but after retaliation a picket was brought into the confrontation by one of the Adamson’s. This kind of rough conduct seemed to be a given in the early games as umpires had very little authority.
Joining forces When the two teams amalgamated Leongatha champ Bill Burrows held the coaching
position. Early rumours speculated that ‘big’ Mike Patterson of Richmond fame would be coaching the side in its first year but those predictions never rang true. Mr A Cook was MDU’s first club president and he was one of 20 committee members.
Beginner’s luck Things looked up for United in their first game after toppling Poowong. The following week they put in a good showing against Wonthaggi but did not make finals in their debut year. The following season, 1965, the Demons were winless. Real success didn’t come until the move to the Alberton League with the first club premiership in 1975.
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Alberton netball Results - Round 10 June 8 A Grade: Phillip Island 73 d DWWWW 19, Korumburra-Bena 111 d KilcundaBass 13, MDU 66 d Toora 31, Fish Creek 88 d Tarwin 16, Foster 41 d Stony Creek 38, Inverloch-Kongwak 50 drew with Yarram 50. B Grade: Yarram 51 d Inverloch-Kongwak 42, Korumburra-Bena 94 d Kilcunda-Bass 16, MDU 66 d Toora
LDNA umpires June 15
Red and blue: MDU’s Mollie Bourke puts the pressure on her opponent on Saturday.
• Leongatha Parrots
Easy as ABC A Grade Leongatha 74 d Moe 36 Awards: Kasie Rump (Rusty Windmill) and Laura Higgins (Nagels Pharmacy) Auction: Claire Fitzgerald The Parrots settled into the game quickly with all girls working well we had a handy lead at half time. With the momentum going the Parrots’ way they came home with a convincing win. B Grade Leongatha 60 d Moe 43 Awards: Courtney Lever (Evans Petroleum) and Sally Trease (Serafino’s Pizza) Auction: Melanie Hughes An ordinary first half, however our noses were in front at half time. The second half saw us lift our talk and intensity with us pulling away to a more respectable team win. Let’s follow it up next week girls.
of ball skills. A high score which was reflective of determined defence and enthusiastic attacking. Very accurate shooting this week – well done. This win is evidence that we are a team capable of a finals campaign. U17 Leongatha 27 lost to Moe 36 Awards: Abby Bolge (Sportsfirst) and Jess Clark (Evans Petroleum) Bad luck girls, you started the game well and kept them at a very good position to come back but just didn’t get there. Continue working on your strength through the mid court and on the ring and it’ll pay off.
U13 Leongatha 20 d Moe 18 Awards: Charli Fixter (LC Excessorise) and Caysie Clark (Bakers Delight) Played an all right game. Our holding was heaps better this week and we got a few held balls. Our passes were not good in this game but we hope to improve. A good effort to end up winning.
11am: Di Brew, Tino Nyamunduni, Emily Chadwick, Millie Hannon, Lauren Baudinette, Maddie Wight, Nikki Stockdale, Kaili Pritchett, Maria Evison, Julie Grant, Phil Smith, Anita Gourlay, Angelique Dunlevie. 12 noon: Sophie Clarke, Gemma Pruin, Maddison Wright, Jessica Foreman, Janice Sing, Elly Egan, Kayla Beardsworth, Amy Smith, Narelle Itanily, Mellissa Beardsworth, Nadine Smith, Karen Clarke. 1pm: Lori McKenzie, Maria Evison, Brittany Tennyenhuis, Robyn Kenny, Jamie Gourlay, Sue Ritchie, Angelique Dunlevie, Anna Patterson, Anita Gourlay, Barb Challis. 2.15pm: Erin Baudinette, Janice Sing, Danielle Junes, Emalie Gordon, Emma Smith, Tracey Miles, Bec Vagg, Phil Smith. Any queries phone Julie Grant 0407 076 425.
U15 Leongatha 40 lost to Moe 52
C Grade Leongatha 47 d Moe 12 Awards: Brooke Brown (Sportsfirst), Meg Patterson (L.C. Excessorise) and Rebekah Vagg (Rusty Windmill) Auction: Sandi LeaskGrylls Awesome consistent netball ladies, with great display
Awards: Sara Riseley (Network Video) and Koby Dennison (Bakers Delight) A fantastic start to the game but when Moe stepped up the challenge it wasn’t met. A more consistent game is required. Well done for playing out the match.
Pressure: Jamica Wake is smothered by Olivia Cope during Saturday’s clash at Stony Creek. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz
16, DWWWW 42 d Phillip Island 39, Foster 76 d Stony Creek 27, Fish Creek 37 d Tarwin 30. C Grade: InverlochKongwak 58 d Yarram 17, Toora 38 d MDU 27, Phillip Island 57 d DWWWW 21, Stony Creek 37 d Foster 30, Fish Creek 37 d Tarwin 30. 17 & Under: InverlochKongwak 39 d Yarram 27, Korumburra-Bena 55 d Kilcunda-Bass 29, MDU 18 d Toora 13, Phillip Island 24 d DWWWW 17, Stony Creek 40 d Foster 17, Fish Creek 28 d Tarwin 15. 15 & Under: InverlochKongwak 27 drew with Yarram 27, Korumburra-Bena 29 d Kilcunda-Bass 21, MDU v Toora - not played, Phillip Island 64 d DWWWW 1, Foster 25 d Stony Creek 9, Fish Creek 26 d Tarwin 3 13 & Under: MDU 36 d Toora 4, Inverloch-Kongwak 53 d Yarram 7, KorumburraBena 52 d Kilcunda-Bass 0, Phillip Island 36 d DWWWW 4, Foster 41 d Stony Creek 7, Fish Creek 28 d Tarwin 3.
Ladders A Grade Kor-Bena ....................383.03 36 Dalyston .....................287.31 32
Foster..........................160.94 Fish Creek ..................239.36 Stony Creek ...............171.07 Phillip Island..............142.50 Yarram ...........................73.57 Inv-Kongwak ................94.64 MDU .............................72.09 Tarwin ...........................52.73 Toora .............................46.44 DWWWW.....................32.25 Kil-Bass.........................19.62 B Grade Kor-Bena ....................220.93 Foster..........................213.40 Dalyston .....................190.46 DWWWW..................148.04 Phillip Island..............140.38 Fish Creek .................. 117.17 Tarwin ......................... 113.33 MDU .............................92.24 Stony Creek...................84.75 Yarram ...........................63.54 Inv-Kongwak ................53.22 Toora .............................38.30 Kil-Bass.........................35.04 C Grade Kor-Bena ....................293.40 Stony Creek ...............156.36 Dalyston .....................145.67 Inv-Kongwak ............. 118.84 Fish Creek ..................121.33 Phillip Island..............128.57 Toora ...........................104.17 Tarwin .........................109.05 Foster.............................79.86 MDU .............................61.16 Yarram ...........................50.66 DWWWW.....................50.68 Kil-Bass.........................60.00 17 & Under Dalyston .....................196.00
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Stony Creek ...............207.65 Inv-Kongwak ............. 119.11 Kor-Bena ....................172.63 Fish Creek ..................168.28 Foster..........................131.78 Tarwin ...........................96.48 DWWWW.....................95.65 Phillip Island .................83.02 Yarram ...........................67.17 MDU .............................52.26 Toora .............................41.16 Kil-Bass.........................29.98 15 & Under Phillip Island..............246.15 Yarram .......................200.00 Fish Creek ..................207.14 Kor-Bena ....................166.90 Dalyston .....................137.84 Inv-Kongwak .............190.91 Foster...........................149.60 Kil-Bass.......................148.07 MDU ........................... 114.41 Stony Creek...................33.58 Toora .............................29.89 DWWWW.....................12.46 Tarwin ...........................10.60 13 & Under Dalyston .....................340.79 Inv-Kongwak .............319.39 Foster..........................312.20 Kor-Bena ....................255.13 MDU ...........................228.05 Phillip Island..............278.75 Yarram ...........................64.04 Fish Creek ...................178.30 Kil-Bass.........................41.67 DWWWW.....................35.44 Tarwin ...........................24.15 Stony Creek...................22.08 Toora .............................21.21
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Gippsland netball Results - Round 8 A Grade: Leongatha 59 d Drouin 38, Leongatha 47 d Moe 12, Morwell 49 d Traralgon 38, Bairnsdale 31 d Warragul 28, Wonthaggi 38 drew Maffra 28. B Grade: Sale 51 d Drouin 37, Leongatha 60 d Moe 43, Morwell 47 d Traralgon 34, Bairnsdale 47 d Warragul 34, Maffra 51 d Wonthaggi 43. C Grade: Sale 31 d Drouin 30, Leongatha 74 d Moe 36, Morwell 44 d Traralgon 40, Bairnsdale 36 d Warragul 14, Wonthaggi 43 d Maffra 23. 17 & Under: Sale 58 d Drouin 27, Moe 36 d Leongatha 27, Traralgon 74 d Morwell 11, Bairnsdale 41 d Warragul 27, Wonthaggi 37 d Maffra 36. 15 & Under: Sale 47 d Drouin 20, Moe 52 d Leongatha 40, Traralgon 75 d Morwell 15, Bairnsdale 39 d Warragul 13, Wonthaggi 37 d Maffra 30. 13 & Under: Sale 31
d Drouin 22, Leongatha 20 d Moe 18, Traralgon 43 d Morwell 10, Bairnsdale 48 d Warragul 3, Maffra 32 d Wonthaggi 15.
Ladders A Grade Sale .............................174.34 Morwell ......................125.72 Leongatha ..................120.12 Drouin ........................ 110.20 Wonthaggi ..................109.86 Traralgon .......................90.58 Bairnsdale .....................86.47 Moe ...............................72.13 Maffra............................89.78 Warragul ........................52.97 B Grade Morwell ......................200.90 Leongatha ..................171.99 Traralgon ...................161.39 Maffra ..........................97.12 Sale ...............................86.23 Drouin ...........................89.34 Moe ...............................80.94 Wonthaggi .....................73.70 Bairnsdale .....................66.32 Warragul ........................55.42 C Grade Morwell ......................162.02 Wonthaggi ..................164.00 Bairnsdale .................. 113.03 Traralgon ...................144.16 Drouin ........................130.62 Leongatha....................120.69
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Sale................................86.64 Maffra............................78.60 Moe ...............................49.59 Warragul ........................34.33 17 & Under Traralgon ...................225.75 Sale .............................161.01 Maffra ........................151.83 Wonthaggi ..................135.19 Moe .............................109.45 Bairnsdale ...................108.93 Leongatha......................95.82 Drouin ...........................75.70 Morwell .........................35.16 Warragul ........................39.01 15 & Under Sale .............................222.09 Traralgon ...................235.00 Wonthaggi ..................152.79 Maffra ........................121.29 Bairnsdale ....................99.02 Drouin ...........................96.68 Moe ...............................75.79 Leongatha......................67.07 Warragul ........................52.48 Morwell .........................29.97 13 & Under Traralgon ...................239.50 Sale .............................224.77 Maffra ........................192.20 Bairnsdale ..................184.75 Wonthaggi ..................133.12 Drouin ......................... 117.44 Leongatha...................... 62.11 Warragul ........................29.34 Moe ...............................39.06 Morwell .........................24.67
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Local riders travel to Deniliquin LOCAL West and South Gippsland riders recently travelled to Deniliquin for the Pony Club Association of Victoria Eventing State Championships.
Local riders: Riders that competed at Pony Club Association of Victoria Eventing State Championships were, back, from left, Matt Benson, Molly Barry, Sophia Landy, (front) Adeline Collins, Carly Heislers, Grace McLean, Alex O’Sullivan and Julia Green.
On the whole riders did extremely well with many placing in the top ten overall. The cross country course was of a challenging standard with the water jump and the huge drop causing some dramas with some competitors in both the Grade 1 and 2 sections. However the local riders seemed to handle the true ‘Rural’ Cross Country course quite well. Kangaroos made an appearance on course in the early morning and the sun reflecting on the water jump caused some last minute dramas but all travelled fairly smoothly from then on. There were three riders who represented the Zone in the Grade 1 section of the competition Carly Heislers finished 10th overall, Alex O’Sullivan fifth and Molly Barry fourth.
This was a great effort considering six out of the 26 that competed were eliminated or retired on the cross country course. In the Grade Two Section there were five local riders who also finished well including Matt Benson fourth and Grace Mclean finishing fifth overall in her section. Adeline Collins from Corner Inlet, not only qualified two horses for the championships but also went on to ride both horses at the event which is a huge effort in itself. Julia Green (Grade 1) from Corner Inlet and Sophia Landy (Grade 2) from Tarwin Lower Pony Club also made the big trip. Everyone enjoyed the courses and the challenges they brought them. Due to their great efforts Alex O’Sullivan riding Voe and Molly Barry on Jumpin’ Jack also competed at the Melbourne International Three day Event at Werribee Park Equestrian Centre over the weekend.
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Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Mirboo North ........ 298.06 Trafalgar ............... 159.93 Newborough ......... 186.90 Yinnar ................... 139.76 Boolarra ................ 127.93 Hill End .................... 76.68 Thorpdale ................ 62.32 Morwell East ............ 68.16 Yarragon .................. 42.77 Yall-Yall North .......... 50.12
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RESERVES LADDER Newborough ......... 240.60 Yinnar ................... 580.62 Mirboo North ........ 212.91 Trafalgar ............... 176.53 Boolarra ................ 126.43 Hill End .................. 104.13 Thorpdale ................ 59.31 Morwell East ............ 46.65 Yall-Yall North .......... 28.09 Yarragon .................. 26.38
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THIRDS LADDER Thorpdale ............. 224.87 Yarragon ............... 573.02 Newborough ......... 287.23 Yinnar ................... 204.11 Trafalgar ............... 155.73 Mirboo North.......... 131.93 Boolarra ................... 56.97 Yall-Yall North .......... 52.38 Morwell East ............ 24.41 Hill End ...................... 7.44
36 32 28 24 20 12 12 12 4 4
FOURTHS LADDER Yinnar ................. 1288.46 Newborough ......... 216.13 Yarragon ............... 412.27 Mirboo North ........ 124.58 Thorpdale ............... 70.00 Yall-Yall North ........ 100.67 Hill End .................... 23.30 Trafalgar ................... 26.76 Morwell East ............ 21.76
36 32 28 24 20 16 12 8 4
Tiger dominance continues AFTER a listless opening eight minutes, Mid Gippsland League leader, Mirboo North, put the accelerator to the floor and walloped lowly Yarragon by 172 points on a sunny day at Dowton Park Reserve, Yarragon, on Saturday. Mirboo North reaches the halfway point of the season with successive victories against Thorpdale, Yallourn Yallourn North and Yarragon of 167, 109 and 172 points
SENIORS Newborough 14.17.101 d Boolarra 9.6.60 Newborough goals: L. Webber 3, J. Todd 3, A. Chandler 3, J. Keyhoe 2, C. Weller 2, D. Schembri 1. Newborough best: J. Cattanach, L. Webber, J. Whittaker, J. Todd, C. Hancock, A. Chandler. Boolarra goals: K. Towt 8, J. Giardina 1. Boolarra best: K. Towt, M. Sofoulis, M. Van Dyke, T. Salerno, L. Anedda, S. Fox. RESERVES Newborough 12.8.80 d Boolarra 6.5.41 Newborough goals: L. Fanning 3, C. Payne 3, J. Jacovou 2, T. Boyle 2, A. Battista 1, G. Anderson 1. Newborough best: T. Boyle, J. Bowden, C. Payne, S. Ryan, B.
respectively, whilst only conceding a total of four goals itself in those encounters. Yarragon started brightly when talented youngster, Mitchell Jolly, elusively gathered the Sherrin and booted two quick goals for the home side. Yarragon had jumped out of the blocks effervescently and taken it right up to Mirboo North with speedy and purposeful play. Soon after, however, the lights went out all over the ground for the Panthers, who managed
Ferguson, J. Jacovou. Boolarra goals: S. Cooper 2, J. Reid 2, C. Blackberry 1, K. Foley 1. Boolarra best: B. Ellis, C. Blackberry, D. O’Neill, S. Richards, T. Bamish, R. Beamish. THIRDS Newborough 21.10.136 d Boolarra 2.5.17 Newborough goals: J. Van Dyk 5, S. Van Dyk 3, T. Wilson 3, J. Brincat 2, T. Georgiou 2, J. Pearce 2, D. Smith 1, N. Donnett 1, M. Hamilton 1, M. Rosato 1. Newborough best: M. Rosato, J. Van Dyk, J. Pearce, J. Mulqueen, S. Van Dyk, T. Georgiou. Boolarra goals: P. Thomas 1, A. Peter 1. Boolarra best: A. Sauppe, M. Dodds, J. McMillan, D. Cooper, C. Noy, A. Peter.
just one more behind for the afternoon. Just as you can’t go fishing in a water melon patch, neither can Yarragon’s scant tally of three scoring shots against the Tigers’ 55, be sugarcoated. Unfortunately, Yarragon was unable to maintain sufficient intensity to neutralize the impact of Mirboo North’s flexibility, creativity, hard work and skill. Also, Mirboo North’s work-rate off the ball was so intense, it rarely allowed Yarragon freedom to collect sheepdog or seagull possessions. Luckily for the Panthers, many of Mirboo North’s mid-range kicks, went either side of the big white sticks. The Tigers had sensational performers in Josh Taylor, Jacob Nash, Joe Brooks, Simon Busuttil, Brian “Muddy” Waters and Dom Pinneri, who were all in scintillating form. To keep all of its players busy, Mirboo North initiated constant rotations around the lush oval and through the interchange bench, that caused massive confusion for opponents, who rarely knew who was supposed to be
on whom. In a break with tradition, coach Troy Hamilton became the club’s official runner for the day, that allowed injured star, Matt Holland, to take charge of the Tigers. Despite sterling efforts from Ben Damschke, Kyle Sleep, Abe Lawrence, Carson Strobel and Greg Elton, the Panthers had run out of energy and ideas midway through the second quarter. They trailed by 81 points at the long break and were scoreless thereafter. The weary and uncertain Panthers were regularly stripped of the ball when they gained possession and rarely progressed past their half-forward line throughout the last half. Mirboo North’s delivery options through the midfield and inside its attacking 50 were many and varied. The Tigers’ clean marking, relentless run and carry, adventurous handball, spot-up passes and long roosts into the goal square, established unlimited scoring opportunities against Yarragon’s haggard defence. Most significantly, the Tigers used the corridor
magnificently as an attacking resource, as well as delivering accurately to teammates who made space out wide. Mirboo North’s multipronged forward line saw Pinneri, Josh Taylor, Tim Traill and newcomer, Dane McGennister, slam home four goals each. Mirboo North travels to Ronald Reserve, Morwell East, this Saturday, where 2006 premiership wingman, Alex Windsor, will play his 100th senior game for the mighty Tigers.
OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Thorpdale 14.9.93 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 13.10.88 Yinnar 11.11.77 d Morwell East 4.3.27 Trafalgar 17.8.110 d Hill End 6.15.51 RESERVES Yallourn-Yall Nth 7.5.47 d Thorpdale 4.13.37 Yinnar 21.22.148 d Morwell East 1.0.6 Trafalgar 12.15.87 d Hill end 5.7.37 THIRDS Thorpdale 20.8.128 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 2.6.18 Yinnar 25.26.176 d Morwell East 0.1.1 Trafalgar 27.16.178 d Hill End 1.0.6 FOURTHS Thorpdale 5.9.39 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 1.6.12 Yinnar 13.21.99 d Morwell East 1.0.6 Hill end 6.6.42 d Trafalgar 3.1.19
SENIORS Mirboo North 26.29.185 d Yarragon 2.1.13
THIRDS Yarragon 21.11.137 d Mirboo North 2.1.13
Mirboo North goals: D. Pinneri 4, J. Taylor 4, T. Traill 4, D. McGennisken 4, J. Blair 2, K. Berchtold 2, D. Taylor 2, J. Nash 2, B. Waters 1, J. Robertson 1. Mirboo North best: J. Taylor, J. Nash, J. Brooks, S. Busuttil, B. Waters, D. Pinneri. Yarragon goals: M. Jolly 2. Yarragon best: B. Damschke, K. Sleep, A. Lawrence, C. Strobel, G. Elton, B. Sheehan.
Yarragon goals: R. Wallace 5, C. McCallum 4, L. Axford 3, P. Robinson 2, Z. Regester 2, J. Hedley 1, J. Ierfone 1, J. Cropley 1, L. Kilday 1, A. Maughn 1. Yarragon best: Z. Regester, R. Wallace, L. Axford, J. Hedley, T. Follett, J. Cropley. Mirboo North goals: J. Salinger 1, P. Hinkley 1. Mirboo North best: B. Richards, J. Salinger, J. Best, P. Hinkley, J. Redmond, G. Mihai.
RESERVES Mirboo North 23.14.152 d Yarragon 1.0.6
FOURTHS Yarragon 10.10.70 d Mirboo North 2.3.15
Mirboo North goals: P. Aveling 6, S. Rogers 3, T. Hopcraft 3, D. Banks 2, M. Wightman 2, L. Palmer 2, J. Garde 2, M. Taylor 1, B. Van Heurck 1, S. Lawson 1. Mirboo North best: M. Wightman, L. Palmer, D. Banks, J. Garde, P. Aveling, T. Hopcraft. Yarragon goals: J. Brooker 1. Yarragon best: L. Smith, J. Vilcins, C. McCallum, K. Pyle, D. Wiemann, L. Hawke.
Yarragon goals: L. Kilday 3, L. Fitzgerald 2, C. Kilday 1, J. Cameron 1, H. Regester 1, J. Kilday 1, S. Wyatt 1. Yarragon best: S. Ford, A. Mattei, H. Regester, S. Turner, L. Fitzgerald, S. Matheson. Mirboo North goals: J. Buxton 1, T. Bolton 1. Mirboo North best: W. Graeme, J. Best, J. Buxton, D. Huynh, J. Moro, A. Miler.
Fantastic Fish Creek FISH Creek travelled down to Tarwin on Saturday to take on the Sharks on their home ground, and with the weather perfect and the ground probably the best surface in the league the crowd was hoping for a good game.
Young gun: Gus Staley gets a step ahead on Saturday.
Fish Creek welcomed ruckman and reigning league Best and fairest Travis Manne back into the side along with Jason Law and Aaron Ireland.
It wasn’t until the seven minute mark that the first goal was registered to Fish Creek’s Law after marking a centering kick from Seccull. Fish Creek followed with another goal shortly after to Rouda who was looking good early. Tarwin weren’t to be denied however and were working hard around the ground and a strong contested mark in the forward pocket to Nic Browne registered the Sharks first goal of the day 11 minutes in. Another goal to each side in the opening term had the margin at five points in favor of the Kangaroos at the first change. Fish Creek opened the second quarter looking more dangerous and a couple of shots on goal early went without reward before Fishy youngster Harfield-
Fish Creek 16.13.109 Tarwin 8.6.54
Kuhnell, D. McKenzie, J. Lawson, C. Batten, K. Sellings
Fish Creek Goals: C. Park 5, A. Ireland 3, J. Law 2, J. Rouda 1, J. Staley 1, E. Park 1, A. Seccull 1, R. Staley 1, B. Harfield/Park 1 Tarwin Best: T. Lomax 2, M. Chalmers 1, J. Bloom 1, S. McMicking 1, J. Chalmers 1, N. Browne 1, L. Anderson 1 Fish Creek Best: G. Staley, B. Harfield/Park, E. Park, J. Rouda, S. Buckley, C. Park Tarwin Best: S. McMicking, N. McRae, B. Chalmers, W. Nye, E. Charles, L. Thwaites
THIRDS Fish Creek 16.10.106 Tarwin 3.3.21
RESERVES Tarwin 11.9.75 Fish Creek 6.7.43
Trent Price: the Fish Creek big man gets his kick in front of some other hard working players.
Park showed his teammates how to do it with a great shot on goal from about 40 out, Tarwin were able to answer quickly after a free kick went to Simon McMicking. This got the Tarwin boys up and going and they were able to get on top for the next period of the match, another goal to Lomax after a great tackle and resulting free kick and the scores were even 12 minutes into the second quarter. Fish Creek youngsters Staley, Park and Harfield Park were in everything and along with Rouda were leading the way for their side; a goal to Jake Staley - his first for the day - gave the Kangaroos back the lead before a sickening clash between two Tarwin players left backman Rob Houston motionless on the ground. Thankfully after a min-
Leading Goalkicker: T. McMicking 4 (T) Tarwin Best: A. Newey, T. McMicking, L. Barnett, V. Van Dillen, P. McRae, D. de Bont Fish Creek Best: D. Hanratty, C.
Leading Goalkicker: J. Buckland 10 (F) Fish Creek Best: J. Buckland, T. Redpath, L. Edgelow, J. Clifton, J. Flanders, K. Byers Tarwin Best: L. Keily, S. Clark, M. Chalmers, C. Brown, J. Moore, J. Carmody
FOURTHS Fish Creek 14.10.94 Tarwin 1.1.7 Leading Goalkicker: B. Rogers 5 (F) Fish Creek Best: O. Straw, J. Francis, M. McGannon, H. McGannon, L. Howard Tarwin Best: B. Ellen, J. Hill, J. Van der Kolk, J. Beckwith, K. McGavin, H. McNeil
ute or so he was able to get up and was assisted from the ground but would take no further part in the match. Fishy was now getting back on top again and scored the final goal of the half from what was the play of the day involving half a dozen Fish Creek players in moving the ball from the backline through Macri who kicked to Gus Staley, his kick went to Rouda who handballed back to Staley who kicked to Buckley. His kick went to Law on the 50 who slotted the goal to give the Kangaroos some breathing space going in to the long break. The second half got underway and Fish Creek went into attack immediately, but like they have done so often this year, they wasted opportunities in front of goal before they were able to score the first major a great snap from skipper Callan Park. Todd Lomax kept Tarwin in the game when he answered for the Sharks but Fish Creek was not going to be denied. The margin at the final change was out to 32 points in Fish Creek’s favour. A six goal to three quarter from Fish Creek to finish the match pushed the margin out to 55 points. The Sharks play the Allies at home again next weekend while Fish Creek head down to Dalyston to take on the red hot Magpies.
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Demons snag special win IT was important to impress the players of the past on Saturday at Meeniyan and the Demons didn’t disappoint.
SENIORS LADDER W L D
Kor-Bena ..... 8 Phillip Is...... 7 Dalyston ...... 7 Kil-Bass ...... 7 Yarram ........ 6 Fish Creek.... 6 Inv-K’wak ....... 5 Stony Creek.... 3 Foster ............. 3 MDU............... 2 Tarwin ............ 2 Toora Dist...... 1 DWWWW ....... 0
1 1 2 2 3 3 5 6 7 6 6 7 9
%
0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pts
177.37 156.25 174.88 161.73 146.37 151.32 117.64 101.97 77.08 74.51 55.20 45.08 24.21
32 30 28 28 26 24 20 12 12 8 8 4 0
GOALKICKERS K. Bergles (Kil-Bass) .......... (7) C. Sutherland (Yarram) ...... (4) B. Fisher (Dalyston) ........... (0) J. Wells (Kil-Bass).............. (3) B. Lynch (Yarram) .............. (1) M. Kraska (Dalyston) ......... (8) M. Cooke (Kor-Bena) ......... (3) D. Clark (Inv-K’wak) ........... (3) A. Harris (MDU) ................. (7) M. Price (Phillip Is) ............ (7) J. Staley (Fish Creek) ......... (1) D. Granger (Foster) ............ (4)
52 39 33 30 30 29 28 25 24 23 23 23
The crowd full of former MDU legends cheered on the current side dressed in the special 50th anniversary jumpers. Toora - however - was not going to be a walk over despite the special occasion.
M.D.U. 18.13.121 Toora & District 8.9.57
Whose ball?: Ryan Olden goes in for a spoil on Toora’s Peter Grant on Saturday at Meeniyan.
RESERVES LADDER W L D
Kor-Bena ..... 9 Dalyston ...... 8 Phillip Is...... 8 Kil-Bass ...... 6 Tarwin ........ 5 Foster ......... 5 Fish Creek ...... 4 Stony Creek.... 4 MDU............... 3 Inv-K’wak ....... 3 DWWWW ....... 2 Yarram ........... 1 Toora Dist...... 0
0 0 1 3 3 5 5 5 5 7 7 9 8
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
%
Pts
1082.41 497.86 374.12 178.39 120.22 75.72 80.78 74.77 99.59 74.64 34.45 23.44 15.75
36 32 32 24 20 20 16 16 12 12 8 4 0
GOALKICKERS J. Fowles (Kor-Bena) .......... (6) D. Pruysers (Dalyston) ....... (0) K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............ (8) J. Kyle (Kor-Bena) .............. (0) N. Osler (Kil-Bass) ............. (2) M. Dickason (Kil-Bass) ...... (1) R. Birnie (Dalyston)............ (0) S. Ambler (Phillip Is).......... (2) L. Wilkinson (Dalyston)...... (0) J. Parsons (Kil-Bass) ......... (0)
45 28 27 25 23 21 20 20 16 14
RESERVES M.D.U. 18.13.121 Toora & District 2.4.16 Leading Goalkicker: N. Eddy 4 (M) M.D.U. Best: B. Coulter, M. Olden, K. Sinclair, D. Gibson, N. Pye, M. Winderlich Toora Best: C. Hilder, H. Hanratty,
A SCORELESS second quarter for the Yarram Demons allowed InverlochKongwak to secure a win on Saturday.
LADDER W L D
1 0 2 2 3 3 5 6 4 6 6 9 8
%
0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0
Pts
443.64 407.91 307.34 241.69 155.05 247.90 105.81 65.95 100.00 39.15 44.64 16.38 4.88
32 32 28 28 24 20 18 16 14 12 8 0 0
GOALKICKERS J. McMillan (MDU) ........... (11) J. Buckland (Fish Ck) ....... (10) T. Hamilton (Dalyston) ....... (0) J. Andersen (Kil-Bass) ....... (2) B. Doran (Toora & Dist) ..... (0) J. McDonald (Yarram) ........ (0) Z. Walker (Kor-Bena).......... (1) B. Jones (Kil-Bass) ............ (2) A. Edwards (Phillip Is) ....... (8) M. Manteit (Kil-Bass) ......... (5)
43 38 37 30 24 22 22 19 17 17
UNDER 15 LADDER W L D
Kor-Bena ..... 9 Inv-K’wak..... 8 Dalyston ...... 7 Phillip Is...... 7 Yarram ........ 6 Fish Creek.... 5 MDU............... 5 Foster ............. 4 Stony Creek.... 4 Kil-Bass.......... 2 DWWWW ....... 1 Tarwin ............ 0 Toora & Dist... 0
0 2 1 2 4 4 3 6 5 7 8 8 8
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
%
Pts
1406.67 571.43 584.50 410.05 128.29 121.62 104.74 54.79 49.65 62.48 15.10 11.38 4.39
36 32 28 28 24 20 20 16 16 8 4 0 0
GOALKICKERS J. Black (Phillip Is) ............. (9) X. Hughes (Inv-K’wak) ....... (8) D. Crook (Kor-Bena)........... (5) O. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .... (5) M. Marotta (Dalyston) ........ (0) B. Rogers (Fish Ck) ............ (5) L. Bentley (Yarram) ............ (0) C. McKenzie (Inv-K) ........... (4) A. Toussaint (Inv-K’wak) .... (1) D. Brosnan (Dalyston)........ (0)
52 33 29 25 22 22 22 21 19 18
R. East, C. Johnston, K. Kokoras, B. Stone
THIRDS M.D.U. 14.13.97 Toora & District 5.4.34 Leading Goalkicker: J. McMillan 11 (M) M.D.U. Best: J. McMillan, J. Winderlich, L. Bourke, C. Harris, J. Broadway, B. Pickersgill Toora Best: V. Ditta, S. Bishop, B. East, M. Harris, D. Wilson, S. Argento
FOURTHS M.D.U. 12.9.81 Toora & District 1.2.8 Leading Goalkicker: L. Harris 3 (M) M.D.U. Best: S. Forrester, Z. Cox, E. Stephenson, D. Thorson, A. Drury, C. McInnes Toora Best: C. Edwards, K. Swart, A. Hewson, T. Koolen, P. Doran
had spirits high but Toora stayed determined. MDU kicked into the next gear in the second quarter and the crowd was getting excited. Five goals to the home side came thanks to quick work from Aden Harris and Clint Johnston. Tohiariki was continuing to make his mark for the Demons will Thomas McDermott was performing well. It was 38 points in MDU’s favour at the main break and that meant some breathing space although the home side didn’t let off. The Demons smashed on another five goals in the third and four in the final quarter to come home with a 64 point win. An outstanding performance through the game by Tim Harris was to be commended while seven goals to Aden Harris was an outstanding effort. Mark Glowery managed four for the Pies. MDU host the Sea-Eagles this week while Toora host the red hot Panthers.
Sea-Eagles seal a win
UNDER 18 Kil-Bass ...... 8 Dalyston ...... 8 Kor-Bena ..... 7 Fish Creek.... 7 Phillip Is...... 5 MDU........... 5 Foster ............. 3 Inv-K’wak ....... 4 Toora & Dist... . 3 Yarram ........... 3 Tarwin ............ 2 Stony Creek.... 0 DWWWW ....... 0
M.D.U. Goals: A. Harris 7, T. McDermott 3, C. Johnston 3, T. Wightman 1, N. Moore 1, T. Trotman 1, C. Ampt 1, T. Tohiariki 1 Toora & District Goals: M. Glowrey 4, T. Kirwan 2, B. Doran 1, J. Maurilli-Pullin 1 M.D.U. Best: A. Harris, T. Tohiariki, T. Corry, T. McDermott, R. Olden, T. Harris Toora & District Best: B. Scammell, M. Harris, M. Glowrey, R. Harris, J. Mills, M. Haddad
Both teams were pushing hard but a well oiled MDU machine was hard to fault. Good line of possession down from ruckman Michael Smith to the likes of Tremaine Tohiariki and beyond meant quick clearances for the Demons. Toora was giving it its all as well with Michael Haddad making his presence felt on the field. A 16 point lead to MDU at the first break
Steven Kohlman: The Magpie gun gets one on his boot before MDU’s Tim Wightman gets to him. UNDER 13
Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: D. Clark 3, B. Soumilas 3, C. Terlich 2, T. Wyatt 1, J. Clottu 1, P. McCall 1, C. Maher 1, M. Billows 1 Yarram Goals: C. Sutherland 4, B. Davis 1, B. Chapman 1, B. Lynch 1 Inverloch-Kongwak Best: C. Terlich, D. Lawton, T. Thornby, D. Clark, J. Lurati, R. Tegg Yarram Best: J. Swift, S. Rendell, C. Bruns, J. Moore, J. McDonald, C. Sutherland
LADDER W L D
%
Won Power ... 8 0 0 625.88 Corner Inlet .. 6 2 0 319.48 Inv-K’wak..... 6 2 0 189.24 Dalyston ...... 5 3 0 280.81 L’gatha Jnr ... 3 5 0 46.22 Phillip Is...... 2 6 0 30.64 Kil-Bass.......... 1 7 0 62.09 Kor-Bena ........ 1 7 0 11.58 GOALKICKERS K. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) M. Dyball (Won Power) ...... (2) B. Thorson (Foster) ............ (2) L. Gheller (Dalyston) .......... (2) T. Scarce (Won Power) ...... (2) H. Hilberto (Dalyston) ........ (3) Z. Crow (Kil-Bass) .............. (2) B. Veenendaal (Dalyston) ... (3) S. Flanders (Foster)............ (1) J. Stockdale (Leon Jnr) ...... (1)
Inverloch-Kongwak 13.15.93 Yarram 7.6.48
Pts
32 24 24 20 12 8 4 4
RESERVES Inverloch-Kongwak 22.20.152 Yarram 0.1.1
21 20 19 17 14 13 13 11 10 9
Leading Goalkicker: C. Spencer 5 (I) Inverloch-Kongwak Best: T. Whelan, B. Withers, C. Spencer, L. Johnson, S. Liddle, C. Allum Yarram Best: M. Smallwood, A.
A quick start to the game had both teams on the board early and only one point in it at the end of the first quarter. The second quarter made all the difference
Holt, W. Jenkins, B. McMahon, T. Holt, J. Peterson
THIRDS Inverloch-Kongwak 14.10.94 Yarram 2.2.14 Leading Goalkickers: J. Burton 2, E. Taranto 2, B. Tiziani 2, N. Brayley 2 (I) Inverloch-Kongwak Best: M. MacKay, N. Anderson, J. Burton, B. Petersen, B. Robertson, M. Burton Yarram Best: Not submitted
FOURTHS Inverloch-Kongwak 25.13.163 Yarram 1.0.6 Leading Goalkicker: X. Hughes 8 (I) Inverloch-Kongwak Best: X. Hughes, C. Mckenzie, O. Toussaint, C. McCaughan, L. Scott, O. Hutton Yarram Best: J. Liversidge, L. Bentley, W. Bodman, J. Davis, W. McDonald, L. Farley
UNDER 11 LADDER W LD
%
Phillip Is....... 7 1 0 434.38 Inv-K’wak...... 7 1 0 382.57 Corner Inlet ... 6 2 0 286.46 Won Power .... 5 3 0 255.78 Kor-Bena ...... 3 4 0 34.11 L’gatha Jnr .... 2 5 0 35.37 Dalyston .......... 1 7 0 12.79 Kil-Bass........... 0 8 0 13.88 GOALKICKERS Z. Reid (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0) N. Anderson (Won Pwr) ..... (6) P. Ryan (Phillip Is).............. (3) K. Dorling (Foster) ............. (0) L. Dayson (Phillip Is) ......... (1) B. Wingfield (Won Pwr) ..... (1) N. Buckland (Foster) .......... (0) O. Marks (Phillip Is) ........... (2) K. Robinson (Phillip Is) ...... (1) T. Brosnan (Won Pwr)........ (0) T. Nash (Inv-K’wak) ............ (0)
Pts
28 28 24 20 12 8 4 0 21 11 11 10 9 9 8 8 8 7 7
Corbin Sutherland: the Yarram goal machine lines up for another one on Saturday.
Go long: Inverloch playing coach Ben Soumilas gives his team some instructions mid game.
with the Sea-Eagles on fire. The home side controlled the ball well throughout and rarely allowed the Demons a clean possession. This hard attacking game style presented I-K with 10 scoring shots but only three resulted in majors. However this was enough for a great buffering lead for the Sea-Eagles over a scoreless Demon side in the second. The fight back was needed and the dumbfounded Yarram side that entered the rooms at the end of the first half had been replaced by a much more level headed group. Three goals thanks to hard work from Brent Lynch, Chris Bruns and Corbin Sutherland in connecting play were a great help for the Yarram side. I-K answered with two of its own and managed to keep a 19 point buffer at the final break. A five goal run home for the Sea Eagles secured it a 45 point win. Better players for Inverloch included Rhys Tegg and Jake Lurati while Yarram forward Sutherland was named in his sides best players. Yarram next week host Foster while Inverloch travel to Meeniyan to take on its next lot of Demons.
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Panthers sully Bulldog’s season KORUMBURRABENA’S hopes of an undefeated season were snuffed out on Saturday.
So close: Josh Toner and Sam Marriott battle for the ball on Saturday while Mitch Allott and Matt Linke look on. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz
Dead-eyed Stony Creek wins AN accurate kicking Stony Creek managed to overcome Foster in front of the Maroons reunion supporters at the racecourse oval on Saturday of the long weekend. It was a good, solid win by the club but soured by a nasty knee injury to Cameron Stone which is likely to end his season. Stone injured his knee in the second quarter and was assisted from the ground. This follows a recent knee reconstruction to his brother Julian. Scans this week will determine the extent of Cameron’s injury. Despite this Stony Creek found a ‘new’ goal kicker in Brenton Byrnes and possibly a ‘new’ full back in Lucas McMillan. Byrnes led and marked well aided by some great supply coming from the middle from the likes of Robert Eddy and Kyle Van der Plum amongst others. Byrnes ended with five majors. The Maroons shot beautifully all day with 17 majors and just two behinds. Most of the shots at goal were in front as the forwards created great positions to mark with kicks straight down the ground the order of the day. The day was magnificent with sunny skies and the wind not a factor and ground conditions were good. Although this game was between two teams without final’s ambitions the contest was still good to watch. Eddy was off the leash and knocked up getting possessions while Matt Linke in the ruck was again a top performer, also resting in the goals at times to score two himself while Byrnes had a spell in the ruck.
Stevenson tried his heart out all day for Foster while Granger bagged four and was the most potent of the Tigers’ forward line. McMillan was at full back and he performed well, giving his confidence a big boost. Josh Schelling too battled hard in a good game for him. Stony Creek enjoys the bye this week while Foster is on the road again, with a tough one against Yarram.
Stony Creek 17.2.104 Foster 14.8.92 Stony Creek Goals: B. Byrnes 5, J. Byrnes 2, M. Green 2, K. Van Der Pluym 2, M. Linke 2, R. Eddy 1, J. Schelling 1, D. Zuidema 1, C. Le Page 1 Foster Goals: D. Granger 4, J. Aldersea 2, L. Galle 2, B. Coates 1, M. Howell 1, J. Stevenson 1, N. Grylls 1, E. Smith 1, C. VanDyke 1 Stony Creek Best: R. Eddy, K. Van Der Pluym, B. Byrnes, M. Linke, J. Schelling, L. McMillan Foster Best: J. Stevenson, M. Eales, D. Granger, C. VanDyke, J. Toner, L. Galle
RESERVES Foster 8.6.54 Stony Creek 4.6.30 Leading Goalkicker: W. Davy 3 (F) Foster Best: K. Staff, J. Woods, A. Heal, S. Brett, J. Chaseling, B. Weston
Stony Creek Best: W. Randall, G. Gray, A. Verboon, C. Amor, J. Accardi, S. Cafarella.
THIRDS Foster 11.21.87 Stony Creek 2.5.17 Leongatha: T. Hamilton 5 (F) Foster Best: D. La Casa, T. Hamilton, E. Staley, M. Jones, M. Green, R. Campisi Stony Creek Best: D. Enter, L. Harrington, T. Jones, J. Stuart, S. Kelzke, T. Sinclair
FOURTHS Stony Creek 6.3.39 Foster 3.4.22 Leading Goalkicker: B. Green 2 (F) Stony Creek Best: B. Jones, B. Thomson, W. Collins, K. Wilson, L. Henry, R. Harrington Foster Best: T. VanDyke, J. Cripps, B. Green, L. Hateley, L. Wake, L. Lysk
Reigning premiers Kilcunda-Bass pushed hard all day against the ladder leaders to secure a 45 point win. The victory is sure to boost the confidences of the inconsistent Panthers and opens doors for other top runners in the league. It was perfect conditions for football at Bass with plenty of sun, minimal wind and a large and passionate crowd. Both teams had come to play and knew the game would not be easy. Hard attacking from Panther boys Endres and Fitzgerald had the home side out early. By the first break the Bulldogs were on the back foot with nine points between them and their opponents. Both teams were attacking hard but the Panther’s were finishing off their passages with goals, seven for the quarter to be more precise. At the other end of the ground things weren’t as accurate with the Bulldogs
up seven goals for the day. Things were almost out of reach for the Bulldogs at three quarter time sitting down by 47 points. A late surge in the last quarter was still not good enough for the Bulldogs but a tired Panther’s outfit started to sway in front of goal. Only two goals came from seven scoring shots for the home side in the fourth. Kilcunda-Bass face Toora at Toora next week while the battle of the Bulldogs will occur in Korumburra as Phillip Island come to visit.
Kilcunda Bass 18.15.123 Korumburra-Bena 11.12.78
T. Hurley
Kilcunda Bass Goals: K. Bergles 7, T. Smith 4, J. Wells 3, C. Endres 2, J. Dakin 1, J. Attenborough 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: C. Urie 4, M. Cooke 3, M. Bradley 1, B. Anthony 1, J. Neagle 1, T. Mayo 1 Kilcunda Bass Best: C. Endres, J. Attenborough, B. Arnold, K. Bergles, L. Harrison, R. Fitzgerald Korumburra-Bena Best: C. Urie, M. Cooke, S. Braithwaite, M. Urie, B. Anthony, B. Fitzpatrick
RESERVES Korumburra-Bena 23.9.147 Kilcunda Bass 4.5.29 Leading Goalkicker: J. Fowles 6 (Kor) Korumburra-Bena Best: J. Wilson, J. Kilpatrick, T. Lucas, M. Edwards, J. Fowles, A. Zuidema Kilcunda Bass Best: J. Good, C. Wells, J. Born, T. Charles, P. Beadel,
THIRDS Kilcunda Bass 14.17.101 Korumburra-Bena 3.2.20 Leading Goalkicker: M. Manteit 5 (Kil) Kilcunda Bass Best: M. Manteit, J. Andersen, J. Homer, N. Arney, C. Smith, T. Thatcher Korumburra-Bena Best: N. Somerville, B. Cosson, N. Allen, J. Arestia, C. Trewin, J. Harris
FOURTHS Korumburra-Bena 12.12.84 Kilcunda Bass 0.2.2 Leading Goalkicker: D. Crook 5 (Kor) Korumburra-Bena Best: J. Anderson, H. Anthony, N. Wylie, J. Wyhoon, D. Crook, J. Celebrine Kilcunda Bass Best: S. Casey, J. Bastwrous, T. Burgess, E. Garratt, R. Cousins, B. Aldwell
Island’s big win PHILLIP Island has jumped to second on the ladder after its 156 point demolition of Devon Welshpool Won Wron Woodside at the Cowes Oval. With a carrot of second spot on the ladder available for the Island if they had a big win against the winless Allies, they got to work in perfect footy conditions. Damian Hinkley was first to goal for the Island after just a couple of minutes and with some good work from the Island midfield and half backs, the Island again scored through the inform Mitch Price. Eli Richards was having a stellar first quarter and he was rewarded with a goal at the 10 minute mark. Some more straight kicking from Phillip Island saw them cruise into the first break with a 40 point lead. Much like the first quarter , the second was all Island and by the half way
mark of the quarter the Island had added a further five goals through Wade McConnon, Shane Murdoch, Riordan, Hinkley and James Taylor. Price added his fourth and Richards his second later in the quarter to see the Island to the halfway break up by 83 points. Island coach Brad Sinclair asked his players at the halfway break to stay professional in everything they do on the field and the Island players responded in the best possible way adding two goals in the first two minutes of the third. The Island were starting to share the goals around and finished the quarter with eight goals to six different goal kickers and increased the lead to 133 points after keeping DWWWW scoreless for the quarter. The Island continued their dominance, Riordan and Marcus Wright goaled early for the Island and when Hinkley added his third halfway through the
Phillip Island 27.15.177 DWWWW 3.3.21
Hunter, D. McKean, K. Skarratt, S. Buckley
Phillip Island Goals: M. Price 7, S. Riordan 6, D. Hinkley 3, S. Murdoch 3, W. McConnon 2, M. Wright 2, E. Richards 2, J. Robinson 1, J. Taylor 1 DWWWW Goals: B. O’Loughlin 2, B. Vardy 1 Phillip Island Best: E. Richards, J. Docherty, M. Price, M. Wright, S. Riordan, M. Jackson DWWWW Best: B. Vardy, J. Poland, D. Cartwright, B. O’Loughlin, G. Riley, C. Ferguson
THIRDS Phillip Island 30.18.198 DWWWW 0.0.0
RESERVES Phillip Island 25.17.167 DWWWW 3.2.20
Big bang: Luke Galle and Brenton Byrnes clash in a marking contest at Stony Creek on Saturday. Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz
only managing one major from five scoring shots. Fitzpatrick and Braithwaite were turning it on for the Bulldogs but their hard work and commitment were not reflected on the scoreboard at half time where it read 72 to 38 in the Panther’s favour. More smooth possessions to quick forwards had the Kilcunda-Bass lead slowly growing and Kael Bergles was making the most of it. The leading forward got the Sherrin in front of the posts and managed to knock
Leading Goalkicker: K. Taylor 8 (P) Phillip Island Best: D. Johnston, K. Taylor, D. Garton, M. Jones, T. Cole, T. Cleeland DWWWW Best: O. Henderson, T.
Leading Goalkicker: A. Edwards 8 (P) Phillip Island Best: A. Edwards, R. Marshall, A. Officer, J. Taylor, C. Wood, B. Johnston DWWWW Best: B. Weston, S. Vening, J. Vening
FOURTHS Phillip Island 22.17.149 DWWWW 0.1.1 Leading Goalkicker: J. Black 9 (P) Phillip Island Best: D. Ryan, J. Babare, A. Duyker, J. Black, Z. Jankowicz, M. Coghlan DWWWW Best: H. Hoppner, J. Vening, S. Hanning, J. McLeish, J. Saliakos, L. Sketcher
quarter the Island started to take their foot off the gas and DWWWW pounced on the rare opportunity to score a goal. DWWWW added a further two goals later in the quarter but it was too little too late. Price banged home his seventh for the afternoon to finish the goal feast for the Island and run away 156 point victors. The Island head to Korumburra next week in a top of the table clash against the other Bulldogs while the Allies travel down to Tarwin.
FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 11 - June 15 Kor-Bena v Phillip Island Toora v Kil-Bass MDU v I-K Tarwin v DWWWW Dalyston v Fish Creek Yarram v Foster Stony Creek - bye
MID GIPPSLAND Round 10 - June 15 Boolarra v Yallourn-Yall Nth Yarragon v Thorpdale Morwell East v Mirboo North Hill End v Yinnar Newborough v Trafalgar
GIPPSLAND Round 9 - June 15 Bairnsdale v Moe Maffra v Warragul Drouin v Wonthaggi Morwell v Sale (Sunday) Leongatha v Traralgon
ELLINBANK Round 10 - June 15 Koo Wee Rup v Poowong Nar Nar Goon v Bunyip Garfield v Warragul Ind Catani - bye Ellinbank v Longwarry Cora Lynn v Neerim Nm Sth Nyora v Buln Buln Lang Lang v Nilma-Darnum
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Parrots struggle over the line
ROUND 8
L E O N G AT H A played an ordinary first half but managed to pull it together to record a two goal victory over Moe on Saturday.
SENIORS LADDER W L D
%
Pts
Morwell ......8 0 0 175.26 32 Sale ...........7 1 0 199.79 28 Wonthaggi ...6 2 0 156.39 24 Maffra.........5 3 0 115.60 20 Traralgon .....4 4 0 154.61 16 Leongatha ......3 5 0 88.47 12 Bairnsdale ......3 5 0 78.72 12 Warragul ........3 5 0 76.58 12 Drouin ............1 7 0 53.97 4 Moe................0 8 0 43.14 0 GOALKICKERS D. Sheen (Maffra) ............... (0) 38 M. Davis (Sale) ................... (5) 35 C. Maskell (Leongatha) ....... (5) 31 D. MacDonald (Morwell) ..... (3) 23 M. Sellings (Bairnsdale) ...... (1) 23 D. Bedggood (Maffra) ......... (3) 22 K. Fraser (Sale) ................... (3) 20 J. Hall (Traralgon) ............... (0) 20 M. Johnston (Morwell) ....... (3) 19 D. O’Connor (Wonthaggi).... (5) 17
RESERVES LADDER W L D
%
Sale ...........6 1 0 264.02 Warragul .....6 1 0 183.78 Traralgon .....5 2 0 189.69 Wonthaggi ...5 2 0 164.48 Morwell ......4 3 0 150.48 Leongatha ......3 4 0 128.62 Drouin ............2 5 0 35.53 Maffra ............1 6 0 58.64 Moe................0 8 0 18.19 GOALKICKERS
Pts
24 24 20 20 16 12 8 4 0
B. Monahan (Warragul)....... (0) 30 R. Tack (Wonthaggi) ........... (6) 23 J. Freeman (Sale) ................ (3) 15 S. Ferguson (Sale) .............. (1) 12 A. Dugan (Traralgon)........... (3) 12 B. McDonald (Morwell) ....... (0) 12 T. Webster (Warragul) ......... (0) 11 M. Davies (Leongatha) ........ (2) 10 T. Phillips (Morwell) ............ (0) 10 J. Jarred (Drouin) ............... (2) 9 S. Dennis (Wonthaggi) ........ (3) 9
UNDER 18 LADDER W L D
%
Pts
Traralgon .....8 0 0 485.56 32 Bairnsdale ...6 2 0 234.26 24 Sale ...........6 2 0 174.47 24 Wonthaggi ...6 2 0 165.08 24 Drouin ........5 3 0 106.39 20 Maffra ............3 5 0 84.63 12 Leongatha ......2 6 0 93.14 8 Morwell ..........2 6 0 65.43 8 Warragul ........2 6 0 61.25 8 Moe................0 8 0 10.60 0 GOALKICKERS C. Nickels (Traralgon).......... (2) 31 J. Murphy (Sale) ................. (8) 22 B. Darby-Lock (Morwell) ..... (0) 20 J. Zahra (Wonthaggi) .......... (1) 18 J. Vucenovic (Traralgon) ..... (2) 17 B. McCarrey (Bairnsdale) .... (3) 15 J. McIntosh (Sale)............... (2) 15 A. Ferreira-Neto (Won) ........ (1) 14 E. Johnson (Sale) ................ (1) 13 Jacob Gown (Drouin) .......... (0) 11 B. Davidson (Leon) ............. (3) 11 M. Borschman (Leon) ......... (3) 11
UNDER 16 LADDER W L D
%
Traralgon .....8 0 0 426.76 Sale ...........7 1 0 561.68 Moe ...........6 2 0 217.86 Warragul .....5 3 0 148.39 Maffra.........5 3 0 95.46 Bairnsdale ......4 4 0 136.18 Leongatha ......3 5 0 73.92 Drouin ............1 7 0 31.37 Morwell ..........1 7 0 27.27 Wonthaggi......0 8 0 14.30 GOALKICKERS
Pts
32 28 24 20 20 16 12 4 4 0
B. Scott (Sale) ..................... (6) 58 L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)......... (3) 18 J. Orlicki (Warragul) ............ (0) 18 K. Stamers (Traralgon) ........ (1) 18 L. Robinson (Bairnsdale) .... (0) 17 T. Morrow (Moe) ................. (3) 15 K. Renooy (Maffra) ............. (1) 15 J. Green (Bairnsdale) .......... (0) 15 L. Wright (Leongatha) ......... (2) 15 K. Hynes (Bairnsdale) ......... (1) 13 J. McMahon (Trararalgon) .. (0) 13
Rhett McLennan: kicks out of the backline for Leongatha.
Power’s hot streak continues By John Duscher WONTHAGGI notched up its fifth straight victory for the season and with seven wins under its belt now sits firmly in third place on the Gippsland League ladder. It was third against fourth and made more intriguing by Wonthaggi’s improved performances this season and Maffra’s hard fought win over previously undefeated Sale the previous week - it was game on. It was obvious Power had prepared well for the game and was determined to stick to its game plan. Adam Cook, Troy Harley and Dom O’Connor were presenting well up forward under real pressure and the whole forward line was working hard to keep the ball in. Daniel Bedggood got Maffra’s first goal at the 15 minute mark but Troy Harley got one back quickly for the Power, rewarded for his
SENIORS Wonthaggi 15.16.105 d Maffra 10.8.68 Wonthaggi Goals: D. O’Connor 5, T. Krause 2, A. Cook 2, B. Marshall 1, J. Blair 1, M. Kelly 1, T. Harley 1, A. Murray 1, L. Warnett 1. Best: D. O’Connor, A. Guilmartin, J. Blair, B. Marshall, L. Warnett, A. Ware. Maffra Goals: D. Bedggood 3, J. Davis 2, A. Burgiel 1, J. Lambourn 1, J. Scott 1, B. Connelly 1, J. Doderico 1. Best: J. Lambourn, J. Doderico, J. Read, K. Porter, A. Coleman, J. Davis.
RESERVES Wonthaggi 13.4.82 d Maffra 6.4.40 Wonthaggi Goals: R. Tack 6, S. Dennis 3, R. Todd 2, J. Liddle 1, J. Olden 1. Best: J. Liddle, B. Graham, R. Tack, S. Combridge, D. Cook, S. Roche. Maffra Goals: N. Grainger 2, C. Bourke 1, A. Petrou 1, R. Orchard 1, J. Pratt 1. Best: C. Bourke, J. Pratt, N. Grainger, B. Langshaw, S. Bedg-
strong attack on the ball. Wonthaggi was getting plenty of run out of the backline and this was using this as a springboard into attack. Byron Dryden, Matt Coyne, Aaron Guilmartin and captain Tim Gilliland holding the powerful forwards well. Lochie Jones for Power onto the clever Jack Blair for a goal brought the crowd to its feet. Dom O’Connor got another one for Wonthaggi but Maffra responded with two more to the dangerous Burgiel and Josh Davis to bring the scores closer at quarter time. The contest in the ruck was entertaining with Maffra’s Brent Connelly battling the two gig men of Power Chris Wylie and Earl Shaw. This was to play a big part in the match, to get first use of the ball out of the centre vitally important. The scoring was low but intensity high as both sides through everything at each other. Gippsland League leading goal kicker Darren Sheen was finding it difficult to get away from his opponent Guilmartin but the classy
good, J. Weatherley.
UNDER 18s Wonthaggi 10.17.77 d Maffra 5.6.36 Wonthaggi Goals: R. LIndsay 5, T. Landells 1, J. Membrey 1, J. Zahra 1, J. Van Zanen 1, A. Ferreira-Neto 1. Best: T. Landells, J. Thomas, T. Huther, L. O’Connor, S. Scott, R. Lindsay. Maffra Goals: J. Whelan 2, W. Pleming 1, M. Blair 1, J. Renooy 1. Best: M. Allman, D. Alexander, J. Whelan, B. Little, H. Thackray, D. Howe.
UNDER 16s Maffra 11.10.76 d Wonthaggi 4.9.33 Maffra Goals: M. Dignan 3, H. Holmes 2, B. Regan 1, A. Cunningham 1, K. Renooy 1, L. Cunningham 1, W. Brunt 1, B. Rimington 1. Best: L. Harrington, D. Hadden, M. Dignan, C. Draper, D. Nikolajew, B. Rimington. Wonthaggi Goals: M. Davey 2, K. Kirk 1, L. Dyball 1. Best: K. Kirk, O. Bates, C. Gilmour, C. Waters, L. Dyball, M. Davey.
Bedggood, Burgiel and Davis still loomed as dangers for Maffra. Wonthaggi’s Cook goaled from a free kick but the mobile Maffra ruckman Connelly showed his skills with a long goal that dribbled through. When Dom O’Connor goaled just on half time Wonthaggi had stretched the lead out to 11 points. Maffra came out hard as expected and began to run the ball better, switching play and stretching the Power players all over the ground. It didn’t take long for Wonthaggi to settle though and it was still applying the pressure that had been the trademark of its play earlier. In fact Wonthaggi had lifted further and with goals to Krause, Shaw and Kelly it was Maffra who was under real pressure. O’Connor and Marshall followed with goals and Wonthaggi had stamped its mark on the game with a dominant performance in this quarter. A late goal to Lambourne gave Maffra some hope. Ware, Warnett and Blair continued to gain valuable possessions while Maffra rover Kelvin Porter along with Jack Doderico on the wing, James Read at centre half back and rover Alex Coleman were battling hard. With four goals up could Wonthaggi stand up to the pressure it knew would come in the final chapter of the game? Maffra wasn’t giving it away without a fight and there were many tired bodies out there when the siren rang to record a satisfying and hard fought victory for Wonthaggi by 38 points Next week Wonthaggi journeys to Drouin to complete the first half of the season while Maffra will regroup at home to Warragul.
The ground was fairly muddy in the middle after recent rains however it was the skill factor which let the Parrots down. Bad turnovers were the main culprit, denying chances at scoring. The ’Gatha was also letting itself down on the scoreboard, kicking 4.10 till half time. Moe was coming off a two point loss and it had included star Gippsland Power player Keilty, giving the Lions one of their best sides for the year. Moe was serving it up to Leongatha and led at half time by 14 points. Parrot coach Will SENIORS Leongatha 13.16.94 d Moe 12.10.82 Leongatha Goals: C. Maskell 5, M. Comben 2, M. Truscio 2, P. McGrath 2, C. Verboon 1, A. Hillberg 1. Best: M. Truscio, Z. Vernon, A. Hillberg, C. Maskell, H. Browne, D. Westaway. Moe Goals: D. Keilty 2, J. Blaser 2, D. Cook 2, S. Spiteri 1, A. Vesty 1, T. Brown 1, J. Chessels 1, G. Harrison 1, T. Long 1. Best: J. Blaser, L. Sheehan, B. Morrow, P. Ainsworth, C. McIntosh, J. James.
RESERVES Leongatha 15.18.108 d Moe 3.4.22 Leongatha Goals: J. O’Loughlin 4, J. Hickey 2, M. Davies 2, M. O’Loughlin 1, D. Burge 1, M. Hardy 1, P. McCaughan 1, E. O’Loughlin 1, M. Borshman 1, J. Kilsby 1. Best: P. Le Page, J. Kilsby, G. Fleming, E. O’Loughlin, W. McCaughan, L. Castagna. Moe Goals: J. Camm 1, B. Moffat 1,
Thursfield gave his charges an old fashioned spray at half time and asked for a major improvement. The players were giving away too many frees and too many 50 metre penalties. They made some changes including placing Sean Westaway on Moe’s danger man James Blaser. Delivery into the ’Gatha forward line improved dramatically as the half backline through Zac Vernon, Jake Mackie and Rhett Kelly were running well off their lines. Sean Westaway was also winning his contest again the dangerous Blaser. Cade Maskell was finding the ball up forward and he bagged three of his five goals this term. Aaron Hillberg was also presenting at centre half forward with marks sticking, collecting some eight for the L. Morrow 1. Best: J. Dickason, M. Camilleri, E. Sheekey, M. Coutts, A. Gould.
UNDER 18s Leongatha 21.8.134 d Moe 2.3.15 Leongatha Goals: N. Tuckett 5, J. Bolge 4, M. Borschman 3, B. Davidson 3, J. Stoll 2, D. Betts 1, A. Trotto 1, J. Harry 1, A. Taranto 1. Best: A. Trotto, J. Stoll, J. Bolge, D. Betts, J. O’Loughlin, T. Hanrahan. Moe Goals: N. Ellul 2. Best: N. Ellul, C. Rieniets, L. McKenzie, G. Low, R. Walker, J. Bland.
UNDER 16s Moe 7.18.60 d Leongatha 3.2.20 Moe Goals: T. Morrow 3, J. Appleyard 2, A. Young 1, J. Massese 1. Best: T. Morrow, B. Tullett, B. Cougle, G. Low, B. Buckley, J. Hecker. Leongatha Goals: L. Wright 2, J. Ginnane 1. Best: N. Argento, J. Riseley, K. Materia, J. Nagel, J. Ginnane, L. Wright.
day. Hayden Browne was a big inclusion for the Greens as he racked up 30 possessions around the ground and up forward. Dylan Westaway continued his good form, backing up his selection in the Victorian Country Under 19 squad. Mark Truscio was good all day, on ball and up forward. The Parrots went to a 23 point lead in the last quarter and seemed comfortable. However the umpires appeared to be having a say in the result with two 50 metre penalties resulting in goals to Moe bringing the scores closer. The free count for the last quarter saw Moe with 17 frees and just three to Leongatha as supporters were left scratching their heads with the frustrating decisions. The negative for Leongatha was with the coach who still appears to be struggling with his run. This may see him rested this week once an assessment of his injury is made clear. Leongatha face Traralgon at Parrot Park this Saturday with the chance to get its final’s campaign back on track with a must win here. The Greens form is pretty good against the Maroons so it should be a good contest. Pat Contin was a welcome return on Saturday and he got better and better as the day wore on. Matt Willcocks had a run in the two’s and will be up for selection while Ben Geitz is still out injured but might come in this week.
Heppell runs well in V L E O N G AT H A’ S Aaron Heppell lined up and was a ‘solid contributor’ for Victorian Country AFL team on Sunday. This came as his side has made it two wins from two matches in the NAB AFL U18 Championships with a commanding 63-point victory over Tasmania at Visy Park. The 18 year old overcame a shoulder injury
that ruled him out of Vic Country’s first clash in the championship. Heppell started as a follower and performed well getting a number of possessions and a goal to his name.
The young gun should line up with Gippsland Power against the North Ballarat Rebels on Saturday. Aaron is the younger brother of Essendon star player Dyson Heppell.
OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Sale 18.19.127 d Drouin 7.8.50 Bairnsdale 16.12.108 d Warragul 9.13.67 Morwell 14.9.93 d Traralgon 12.7.79 RESERVES Sale 21.7.133 d Drouin 4.3.27 Traralgon 13.14.92 d Morwell 8.4.52 UNDER 18 Sale 18.16.124 d Drouin 4.5.29 Bairnsdale 18.4.112 d Warragul 3.3.21 Traralgon 15.13.103 d Morwell 3.5.23 UNDER 16 Sale 19.17.131 d Drouin 0.0.0 Warragul 5.12.42 d Bairnsdale 5.2.32 Traralgon 19.19.133 d Morwell 1.2.8
In action: Aaron Heppell gets his hands on the ball during the Victorian Country clash with Tasmania on Sunday. Photo credit AFL photos.
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Last hooray for hill climb Usual suspects: Long time competitors in the Hill Climb include (from left) Adam Dean (15 years competing), David Fleming (past winner), Kevin Gray (only missed one event) and Nick Gardiner.
RIDERS took on Knox’s Hill for the last time on Sunday. Over 200 hopefuls took off up the hill over the day in their final chance for victory in the 37th and final Knox’s Hill Climb. Long time member of the Leongatha Motorcycle Club Frank Krause said the club was happy with how the day went. “It was a fantastic day,” he said. “We had no injuries, it was a good day, always is when no one hurts themselves.” At 63 Krause was the oldest competitor to attack the hill on Sunday but was impressed with the passion shown by the younger riders. “We had that many junior riders this year,” he said. “It’s great to see them
just having a go, a lot of them don’t have much of an idea they just point and shoot but we have the parents up the hill making sure they are okay.” Over the past 37 years thousands of motorbike riders have taken to the hill with only a select few claiming they have beaten it. Due to the quarry over the crest of the hill it will be soon no longer safe enough to ride on. “Why it’s gone so long is because someone always wants to have a crack at the hill, the hill is indestructible,” Mr Krause said. “As it is only ridden on once a year by the next year you can barely see a mark where anyone has been. “It will be very difficult to find another hill that can stand that kind of pounding on a hill on a day.” Mr Krause said even though it was the end of an era a new event will replace it in the future. “We will find somewhere else however and continue doing our club events,” he said. “We will have a big head think and see what we can conjure up.” Nick Bloye of Warragul took out the Kevin Cook Memorial Trophy winning the hill climb outright. Bloye made it to the top twice on his YZ 450 and pipped fellow Warragul rider Rick Miles by two metres to get the win. Jake Newton took out the Jake Kavanagh Memorial Trophy for the Under 15 years 80 – 100cc. Newton made 60 metres on his RM85 to take out the trophy.
Results Riding for Luke: John Helmuth and his son Jamie were riding for John’s other son and Jamie’s older brother Luke on Sunday. Luke is battling serious injuries after an accident in January. “We’re riding for him today because he can’t be here,” John said.
On the way: a competitor revs up as they prepare to tackle the hill.
Taylor gets GSA award WONTHAGGI Table Tennis Association player Brittney Taylor was recognised at the Gippsland Sports Academy GSA Awards recently.
50cc 4-9 years: 1st Beau Kratzat (distance) 37, 2nd Darby Kratzat 33, 3rd Jesse Chila 31. 65cc 7-9 years: 1st Joshua Debenham 52, 2nd Ethan Woodall 51, 3rd Beau Kratzat 46. 65cc 10-12 years: 1st Bailey Prior 45, 2nd Joshua Hillman 43, 3rd Taj Wilkins 42. 85cc 2st/150cc 4 stroke 10-12 years: 1st Riley Fleming 68-61, 2nd Christopher
Mancarella 68-52, 3rd Rhys Gray 52. 85cc 2st/150cc 4st 13-16 years: 1st Sam Forrester 73, 2nd Matt Barker 65, 3rd Jake Newton 60. Up to 250cc 4 st/125cc 2st 13-16 years: 1st Jacob Woolley 120, 2nd Sam Forrester 95, 3rd Cade Brown 68. Ladies all powers: 1st Burgan Svenson 105, 2nd Laura Robins 95, 3rd Nicole Fazzani 68. Pre ’85 all powers: 1st Russell Hinds 135, 2nd Gaven Forrester 95, 3rd Clee Grace 75. Ag bikes: 1st Kevin Gray 98, 2nd Daniel Kavanagh 76. Modified, super modified: 1st Daniel Kavanagh over - 141, 2nd Anthony Patterson over - 138, 3rd Adam Dean over - 137. Road bikes: 1st David Newton 145, 2nd Graeme Newton 136 - 135 - 88, 3rd Shane Tieman 136 - 135 - 80. Old farts 40 and over all powers: 1st David Fleming 139, 2nd Russell Hinds 137 - 135, 3rd Michael Burke 137 - 100. 201-251cc 2 stroke: 1st Jake Williams over - 139, 2nd Chris Perry over - 125, 3rd Gavin Joyce over - 93. Up to 200cc 2 stroke: 1st Danny Forrester over - 140, 2nd Con Privitera 143, 3rd David Fleming 142. Over 251cc 2 stroke: 1st Danny Forrester 141, 2nd Con Privitera 140, 3rd Gavin Joyce 139. Up to 251cc 4 stroke: 1st Nick Bloye over - 135, 2nd Peter Kyle over - 71, 3rd Jamie Robins 143. 251cc - 351cc 4 stroke: 1st Wade Jarvis 140, 2nd Adam Dean 139, 3rd Craig Gourlay 138. 351-451cc 4 stroke: 1st Nick Bloye over - over - 138, 2nd Rick Miles over - over - 136, 3rd Chris Perry over 138 - 75. Over 451cc 4 stroke: 1st Nick Bloye over, 2nd Rick Miles 142, 3rd Shane Tieman 140. Kevin Cook Memorial - outright: Mick Bloye YZ 450, over - over - 138. Jake Kavanagh Memorial - under 15 years 80 100cc: Jake Newton RM85, 60.
Taylor was awarded the prestigious Tim Forsyth Award in the Sport of Table Tennis. This is awarded each year to acknowledge sporting excellence and outstanding achievement. As an active member of the Gippsland Sports Academy Taylor showed great improvement in her skills and ability throughout the year and demonstrated a very good dedication to her training. The teenager completed an excellent year with being selected for the Victorian Under 15 Girls team to represent Victoria at the Australian National Junior Championships conducted in Perth. The Victorian team was successful in securing the silver medal in the team’s event. This was an outstanding result and performance on the national stage.
Well done: Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association player Brittney Taylor was awarded the Tim Forsyth Award recently.
Young blood: (from left) Adam Ackland, Jake Newton, Joel Norton and Jordan Brown at the bottom of Knox’s Hill on Sunday.
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