The Great Southern Star - September 9 2014

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Tigers win quaddie MIRBOO North Football Netball Club has achieved a remarkable feat by winning four titles at the Mid Gippsland football and netball grand finals on Saturday.

The Tigers won the Seniors and Thirds football premierships, and the netball A and B grades flags. The Seniors entered the game as underdogs, having lost to Newborough three times this season by margins of 129, 22 and 90 points, but they won by a mere one point in the game that counted.

Celebrating the victory were Seniors players, back, from left, Drew Gardener, Simon Busitil, Jacob Nash, Daniel Taylor, Josh Taylor, Alex Windsor, Tristan Salerno, Dane McGuiness, Liam Nash, Tim Traill and Kallum Nash. Front, from left, Luke Palmer, Matt Holland, Dwayne Gunn, Damien Turner, Shane Peters, Kris Berchtold, Ben Ahmat, Joe Brooks, Dom Pinneri and Jack Robertson. Photo - markdrury.fotomerchant.com See netball reports on page 43 and football reports on page 47.

DEATH TRAP

Latest fatality sparks Crightons Hill campaign

By Tayla Kershaw THE State and Federal governments have been urged to fix notorious Crightons Hill near Leongatha in the wake of the second death there this year.

Four people have died at Crightons Hill in the past four years and some 20 accidents have resulted in serious injuries.

Last Monday, September 1, a 17 year old girl from Mirboo North was killed in a horrific car crash on the hill on the Strzelecki Highway.

The Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry and The Star newspaper have launched a petition calling for the State Government to reduce the speed limit around the Crightons Hill bends to 80km/h and/or install flashing warning signs, in the short term. The petition also calls for long term works to avoid the bends.

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Taking action: from left, Leongatha North’s Nola and Bill Sweeney, Janice Sing, Chris Howard, Colin Littlejohn and John Fiddelaers gathered at the top of Crightons Hill on Friday and signed the new petition to fix the dangerous road.

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FIX CRIGHTONS HILL & SAVE LIVES

Save our lives Petition demands safety overhaul

A PETITION has been launched urging the State Government to stop people being killed at Crightons Hill, Leongatha.

Less than a week after a 17 year old Mirboo North girl died in a crash at the hill’s bends on the Strzelecki Highway north of Leongatha, the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry and The Star news-

paper have initiated a petition calling for road safety works.

The petition calls on the Victorian Legislative Assembly to reduce the speed limit around the bends to 80km/h or install flashing warning lights, or undertake both actions, in the short term.

The petition also asks the assembly to consider funding highway deviation works in the long term.

The petition is now

available in Leongatha and Mirboo North for the public to sign at: Leongatha: Leongatha Newsagency in Bair Street, Evan’s BP service stations in Anderson and Bair streets; and The Star newspaper office in McCartin Street; and Mirboo North: Mirboo North Newsagency and Evan’s BP service station, both in Ridgway.

The petition will remain in circulation for two weeks, before being present-

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The girl was the passenger of a Holden sedan driven by her 20 year old sister. The teenager died on the scene and the driver was airlifted to the Alfred Hospital in a critical condition.

Crightons Hills is located between Mardan Road and Leongatha-Yarragon Road.

Leongatha North residents were among the first to sign the petition, launched on Friday.

Bill and Nola Sweeney have lived at Leongatha North for 21 years and have seen many accidents, near misses and blocked off roads during their time.

“It’s like Russian Roulette,” Mr Sweeney said.

“The bottom bend is the worst. You can’t point the finger on who is most likely to have an accident on the road. It’s bad for everyone.”

The Sweeneys drove past the scene of last Monday’s accident 20 minutes before it occurred. Mr Sweeney said road conditions were greasy and wet at the time.

“It would’ve been easy to slide off the road in those conditions but distraction can be a problem too,” he said.

Leongatha North resident Chris Howard said some drivers do not keep to the lines and cut corners.

“The locals all know to keep as far left as possible,” he said.

However, Mr Sweeney said whether drivers are

too quick on the roads or not, VicRoads has failed to address table drains there.

“The water runs one direction and then runs in another further on,” he said.

“It’s crazy. VicRoads has a lot to answer for. You can’t just put a bandaid on it. One life lost on this road is one life too many.”

Leongatha North residents said Crightons Hill was a busy road and believe VicRoads can straighten the corners, reduce the speed limit and put up a lighting system.

“VicRoads will say they don’t have enough money, but how much does a life cost?’ Mr Sweeney said.

“Enough is enough. It’s terribly sad.”

Mr Sweeney has spoken to Deputy Premier Peter Ryan, McMillan MP Russell Broadbent and Police Commissioner Ken Lay to get his message across.

“It’s got to be addressed by our local government too,” he said.

“How many more have to die before enough is enough? It could be you next. It’s terribly sad for us to drive past.”

Mr Howard said the biggest concern for residents was that they or their family could be involved in

the next accident.

“There’s not enough maintenance on the road too. Just spraying weeds because they’re a fire risk isn’t good enough,” he said.

Mrs Sweeney would like to see digital signs similar to those at Black Spur near Koonwarra erected at Crightons Hill to attract drivers’ attention.

The Sweeneys are going before the VicRoads’ Black Spot Consultative Panel to name Crightons Hill a black spot.

Melbourne’s Major Collisions Unit is still investigating the cause of the accident on September 1, but police believe the Holden slid to the wrong side of the road, hitting an oncoming ambulance.

The ambulance was not operational. A mechanic in his fifties was driving it back to Leongatha. The mechanic was injured but able to assist police with their investigation.

The Bass Coast Highway Patrol Unit said four people have died on Crightons Hill in the past four years – two of whom have died this year.

Over the whole Strzelecki Highway, seven people have died in the past four years.

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The fatality on Monday, September 1, was the second death on the tight bends on the hill this year.

Peter Watchorn, the president of the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said the hill “certainly needs to be looked at”.

“It’s a dangerous road, especially if you are not a local person. We certainly want VicRoads and the police to look at it,” he said.

“They know something has got to happen because there are enough accidents on that road. It is constantly becoming busier. It’s the second busiest road out of Leongatha other than the Leongatha and Meeniyan side entrances to town.”

Mr Watchorn supported flashing lights at the approach to the hill to warn motorists to slow down and drive with caution.

“This is one of the worst roads in the area. Deaths on the road affect everyone in the community, especially when it is young lives that

Time for action: Peter Watchorn (left), president of the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Star editor Brad Lester launch the Crightons Hill petition on Friday. are being lost,” he said.

The Star’s editor Brad Lester said the newspaper’s journalists were tired of reporting on tragedies at Crightons Hill, year after year.

“People can drive as safely as they like, but if the road is not as safe as it can be, that increases the likelihood of cautious drivers be-

ing hit by drivers who travel too fast or simply experience a lapse in concentration. We are all human,” he said.

Mr Lester said the statistics point to the fact this section of the highway threatens not only people’s safety, but also the lives of family and friends of people killed or injured.

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Lyric Theatre stirs blood

By Laura Gibb BLOOD Brothers left the audience with stirred emotions on

Friday night when Lyric Theatre completed its first performance of the award winning musical

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Willy Russell’s Blood Brothers tells the story of twin boys separated at birth but connected throughout their lives by friendship, secrets and tragedy.

The show’s lively scenes and potent emotion were a testament to the entire team at Lyric Theatre, with direction by Peter McAlpine and musical direction by Elaine Epifano.

Leanne Horn, playing the twins’ birth mother, shone through her scenes with her strong acting and singing performance, while Christine Skicko ably took on the less sympathetic role of the class conscious adoptive mother, Mrs Lyons.

David Durrant sang with vigour and precision as the narrator who provides the audience with an unwelcome reminder that in life, as on buses, “there’s

Opening night: some of the talent on show in Lyric Theatre’s musical Blood Brothers. From left, actor David Durrant, director Peter McAlpine and actors Leanne Horn, Russell Hemming and Graeme O’Connor.

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Smart shooters: twins Edward Lyons (played by Graeme O’Connor, left) and Mickey Johnstone (played by Russell Hemming, right) with friend Linda (played

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no getting off without the price being paid”.

Russell Hemming and Graeme O’Connor, as the “blood brothers”, skilfully portrayed the twin boys and their traits as they grew up in different environments divided by class.

The story of Blood Brothers begins in 1960s Liverpool, where Mrs Johnstone is pregnant with twins, her sixth and seventh children, when her husband leaves her.

She despairs of supporting seven children on the income she earns cleaning the house of Mr and Mrs Lyons, a wealthy couple struggling with infertility.

With terrible misgivings, Mrs Johnstone agrees to let Mrs Lyons secretly adopt one of the babies.

Out of guilt and secrecy, the women swear that neither child will ever know of the other’s existence “or they will both die”.

However, as the twin boys grow into adults, they continue to meet by chance, becoming best friends and swearing themselves “blood brothers”.

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Twin Edward (played

by Graeme O’Connor), who is strictly controlled by his adoptive parents, envies Mickey (played by Russell Hemming), who runs fairly wild, while Mickey envies Edward his privileged social position.

They continue to enrich and complicate each others’ lives until a final meeting when tragedy brings them together once again.

Although played by adults, the boys are first portrayed as seven years old, with the wonderful unselfconsciousness and physical humour of children.

Other cast members including Madelaine Cantwell provided vigorous support to the rowdy games of spitting, shooting and fighting, while the makeup and costume departments provided muddy shins and shabby clothes.

The orchestra also brought great energy to the performance, changing gear quickly from pleasant ballads to a jarring clangour that set the nerves jangling.

Clever set construction and lighting let the setting change unobtrusively from a city slum to the open countryside where the characters hope to forget their troubles.

The audience enjoyed the show from the comfortable, tiered seating recently purchased by Lyric Theatre.

The performance group invites supporters to purchase a chair with a name plaque for $200, to help with the Lyric Theatre’s cost in purchasing the seating.

The show runs until September 20 at Mesley Hall, Leongatha.

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No going back Bald Hills backflip bears legal risk

By Brad Lester THE State Government could face legal action from Bald Hills Wind Farm if a permit allowing the clearing of native vegetation was revoked – and the wind farm would most likely win.

Eastern Victoria MLC Danny O’Brien spoke frankly of that predicament on Friday, but he has asked Victorian Planning Minister Matthew Guy to investigate if the Federal Government could consider the legitimacy of native vegetation clearing linked to the wind farm at Tarwin Lower.

Residents are concerned excessive vegetation has been cleared along the powerline route between the wind farm and the switching station at Leongatha South.

They are also worried further masses of bush would be removed along the Inverloch-Venus Bay Road.

On Friday, South Gippsland Shire Council confirmed wind farm contractors would resume clearing works after halting to meet with residents.

Mr O’Brien raised the issue with Mr Guy in parliament last Thursday and Minister Guy pledged to respond.

“I ask the minister to investigate compliance with the planning permit issued for the Bald Hills wind farm in South Gippsland,” Mr O’Brien told parliament.

“In particular I ask the minister to investigate his

powers and, if appropriate, refer the matter of vegetation clearance to the Commonwealth Minister for the Environment. I have met with local residents who are very concerned about the clearance of vegetation for the powerlines.

“They say this clearance may have impacts on threatened species, including the eastern spider orchid and Latham’s snipe.

“Having spoken to the responsible authority, the Shire of South Gippsland, and briefly to the company itself, it appears there is some dispute as to whether there is any need for the proponent to refer the matter to the Commonwealth under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.”

Mr O’Brien said residents met with the company and council, and were dissatisfied with the vegetation clearing still proposed by the company.

“Therefore I ask the minister to investigate his powers — and I believe he has some power — to refer this matter to the Commonwealth, and if it is appropriate, that he do so,” he said.

Mr O’Brien also asked Mr Guy to study the advice council will issue him in relation to Bald Hills Wind Farm complying with permit conditions regarding siting of the turbines.

Council’s acting development services director Bryan Sword said not all trees along InverlochVenus Bay Road would be removed, but said “significant works” would occur.

“The amount of clearing is different in different

Laws adequate: minister THE Victorian Government believes its rules are adequate to protect native vegetation.

In the wake of native vegetation being cleared to make way for a powerline for the Bald Hills Wind Farm, The Star asked Planning Minister Matthew Guy if state planning laws were unable protect native vegetation from the outset, were they inadequate and in need of revision.

The query was forwarded to Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith, who said, “The Victorian Government’s native vegetation reforms are delivering better environmental outcomes and cutting costly red tape for landholders and farmers across the state.

“Applications are considered and assessed carefully in accordance with the native vegetation and biodiversity assessment guidelines.

“The process ensures that applications can be referred to the Department of Environment and Primary Industries, following decisions made by the council.”

areas,” he said.

Mr Sword said Bald Hills Wind Farm and landowners held talks for at least three years to negotiate a powerline route on private land and thereby save the trees, but those talks failed.

He said the company has agreed to revegetate the road reserve.

Bald Hills Wind Farm general manager Matthew Croome said the company would minimise vegetation loss along InverlochVenus Bay Road after negotiating with landowners to access their land to install powerlines in the road reserve.

He said larger trees that would make contact

with the powerline now or in the future would be removed, in line with Energy Safe Victoria’s requirements.

“The contractor has been instructed to remove the larger trees with minimal impact on the understorey,” Mr Croome said.

He said the company was not aware of any ani-

sues,” Mr Sword said.

Council is expected to reveal its findings either this week or next week.

Mr Croome said half of the 27km powerline would be included on existing powerlines.

“By following the powerlines, we are avoiding the need to remove vegetation,” Mr Croome said.

Colour and creativity Coming together: students at Inverloch Primary School are now making works for the school’s visual arts exhibition to be held at the Inverloch Community Hub during October and November.

Students in grades 3-6 are focusing on natural history themed pieces, looking at such subjects as plants and owls.

Grades 3 and 4 students, from left, Asha, Connor, Lucia and Aedan work on their piece for the art show.

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Meeniyan welcomes AFNL grand finals SPORT enthusiasts, traders and residents in Meeniyan are preparing to host the Alberton Football Netball League grand finals this Saturday.

Traders are expecting visitors from across the league to attend netball and football matches during grand final weekend, and to stop in the town for food and other purchases.

Cafes and shops are getting in extra supplies, putting on more staff and extending their opening hours to provide for the extra people.

“We’ll be opening early because of it,” Ethel Hanks of Meeniyan Community Shop said.

Meeniyan, which has had a run of recent successes, hopes to benefit from increased trade and the town’s raised profile during grand final weekend.

“Meeniyan has a very positive vibe at the moment,” Kirsten Jones of Meeniyan Foodstore said.

“We’re expecting a very busy spring and summer. We all try to support each other and it’s very positive. If we all have viable businesses, it’s going to bring more people in to the town.”

Gunnar Froiland of Chesscafe Meeniyan, who caters to rail trail cyclists, also feels Meeniyan is going well, with a number of new houses under construction.

“There’s a bit of life in the place,” he said.

Boys group: back, from left, Sam, Zac, Liam, Matthew, Mitchell and Jake, and front, from left, Maarli, Josh, Jhett and Tom wore flannel shirts, vests and ties as their old fashioned gear at Leongatha Primary School on Friday.

Leongatha Primary celebrates 125 years

By Tayla Kershaw LEONGATHA Primary School students stepped back in time to celebrate the school’s 125th anniversary.

Back in time: Harper, Acacia, Amy, Jada and Zara looked bright and colourful in their old fashioned outfits at Leongatha Primary School on Friday.

They children were encouraged to dress up in old fashioned uniforms on Friday.

The classrooms were set up to replicate a school from the past, with desks in rows and boys on one side and girls on the other.

After lunch, students enjoyed long lost games such as tic tac toe and rotated to different activities during the afternoon.

A display of photos depicting the school’s history was erected in the auditorium.

More photos online at www.thestar.com.au

Foster footpath makeover SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council crews will start building footpaths in Foster this week.

Council will build about 200m of footpath along Station Road, between Jones Street and O’Connell Road.

Works will include the removal of seven trees. The pathway will improve access to the town’s health precinct and the new aged care facility. The trees will be replaced once the pathway is completed.

“We’ve spoken with residents in the area about the works and they have been supportive, indicating they would like us to plant crepe myrtles to match other plantings in the town,” council’s engineering coordinator Paul Challis said.

“They are beautiful trees, so the finished result should be both practical and attractive. Residents should note there may be some minor traffic disruption during construction and to exercise caution in the area.”

The $23,360 project is one of many in Foster this financial year.

“We have just completed footpath works in McDonald Street and fixed the mine collapse in the car park behind the rotunda,” Mr Challis said.

National honour WALKERVILLE holiday accommodation venue Liptrap Loft has won a national award.

The venue won the people’s choice award in the 2014 Holiday Rental Awards run by accommodation website Stayz.

Anton Stanish, general manager of Stayz said, “The annual Holiday Rental Awards recognises some of Australia’s best properties and is testament to the quality, diversity and choice on offer.

“Each property had to meet a range of criteria related to their respective categories, the quality of their property descriptions and photographs, as well as guest ratings and reviews.”

“A major culvert in Boundary Road over Stockyard Creek will also be replaced over summer.”

The footpath in Hoddle Road near South Gippsland Secondary College is being upgraded to include a pram crossing and improvements in Victory Avenue will start early next year.

Council chases new home

by Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is on the lookout for new headquarters.

Councillors discussed the future location of municipal offices – as well as council chambers, a library, community meeting spaces and other community facilities – at a councillor briefing last Wednesday.

Council is seeking bigger and more modern facilities.

The main office in Leongatha was built in 1972.

Council allocated $119,000 to a Municipal Precinct Study in this year’s budget.

Councillors met to have input into the consultants’ specifications before council invites consultants to tender to undertake the study late September.

The successful consultant will complete a detailed study of council’s current office and requirements for space.

Acting mayor Cr Jeanette Harding said councillors decided they needed further information.

“We need to know whether we need to concentrate on a building in the heart of town or slightly out of that area, or have buildings in various parts of the shire,” she said.

“We decided we needed more information from the planners and will discuss it in the next four to six weeks.”

Meeniyan hosts finals: from left, Kerrie Tudor of Meeniyan Post Office, Kirsten Jones of Meeniyan Foodstore, and Tanya and Gabrielle Kelly of Inverloch say there is a positive feeling in Meeniyan, which will host the Alberton League Football Netball League grand finals this Saturday.

Mysteries lure readers VENUS Bay researcher and author Grant Robinson launched his first book Great Gippsland Mysteries with a book signing at the Fish Creek General Store recently.

More than 100 people were in attendance and most were happy to share some of their accounts with the author.

The book, based solely in Gippsland, covers a wide range of topics from the legendary big cats to UFOs and the mysterious John Frederich.

The book is a numbered limited edition and has proved immensely popular across a broad readership, with more than three quarters of the first edition already sold out.

“I have been overwhelmed with the sales to date and the feedback from readers has been tremendous,” he said.

“I am already planning to start a second book early in 2015 and with the

Readers rush: Grant Robinson, author of Great Gippsland Mysteries, with friend Colleen Slater at his book launch at Fish Creek. information coming in at the moment. I am not short of content.”

Grant has another book signing at the Little Book Shop in Foster on October 4.

He then has plans to roll the book out through

the Latrobe Valley, commencing with a signing in Traralgon on Melbourne Cup Weekend.

Grant can be contacted via email at mysteriousgippsland@ bigpond.com.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, September 9, 2014 - PAGE 7

Kinder relief

By Tayla Kershaw KINDERGARTENS were thrilled to hear the Federal Government will continue to contribute funding to 15 hour programs in 2015.

The Federal Government had contemplated withdrawing funding, leaving kindergartens with no choice but to revert to 10 hours a week, resulting in staff cutbacks and less learning opportunities for children.

Preschools have been waiting three months for the Federal Government to make a decision.

After months of anticipation, Friday’s news delighted staff at Leongatha’s Hassett Street Kindergarten.

“It’s really beneficial for the kids,” Hassett Street Kindergarten teacher Jodie McGannon said.

“It helps them prepare for the transition into school.”

Unlike many other kindergartens, Hassett Street Kindergarten did not alter buildings to accommodate the 15 hour program.

However, staff spent a lot of time working with families to devise a structure that suited children to ensure they could

last 15 hours a week while getting the most out of kinder. New staff were trained and student numbers rose.

With more children, three year old groups were moved to Allora Kindergarten, and now Hassett Street Kindergarten caters for four and five year olds.

“We did a lot of juggling to ensure no one would miss out,” Ms McGannon said.

“It was very frustrating to think we were going back to a 12 hour program.”

Planning and enrolments for 2015 began in May. Wendy Lovell, Victorian Minister for Children and Early Childhood Development, said the State Government welcomed the news.

The State Government funds 10 of the 15 hours four year old children spend at kindergarten.

“The announcement comes after several months of sustained and productive discussions between the Napthine Government and the Federal Government,” she said on Friday.

“Today is a great day as this announcement will provide certainty for families and services for 15 hours of kindergarten in 2015.”

Decision made: from left, Mia, Archie, Zac and Finn (front) at the White Road Kindergarten in Wonthaggi. The Federal Government decided to continue contributing to kindergarten funding last Friday.

POLICE BRIEFS Reckless pursuit POLICE engaged in a highway pursuit at Allambee South last week.

A 26 year old driver refused to pull over for a general routine inspection and took off at high speed along the Strzelecki Highway.

He drove up Dickies Hill Road where he lost control, slid into a drain and was bogged.

He was apprehended by police shortly after.

Due to the pursuit, he was charged with reckless conduct, endangering life, evading police, speeding and other traffic offences.

Police ask drivers to pull over safely when instructed.

Double burglary No injuries: a Wonthaggi man escaped his upturned ute after crashing at Kongwak last Wednesday.

Driver unharmed after crash A WONTHAGGI man was issued with an infringement notice for careless driving by police after his ute ran off the road at Kongwak last Wednesday.

Korumburra Police came across the accident scene after the 27 year old man

had climbed out of his upturned ute in a drain on the Inverloch-Kongwak Road.

Police said the man explained he lost control of the ute after driving on the lefthand shoulder of the straight section of road, around 10.15am.

He was unharmed and his vehicle was recovered.

Former shire president guilty FORMER South Gippsland Shire Council president James Forbes pleaded guilty in the Wonthaggi Magistrates Court last Friday to charges relating to his dog breeding business and illegal building work.

The Poowong man had indicated previously he would contest the charges, however on the day pleaded guilty to all charges.

The charges included: • building work without a building permit; • development work without a planning permit; • undertaking dog breeding without a planning permit; • operating an unregistered domestic animal business; • failure to comply with a building order to demolish a building; and • failure to register 19 dogs.

Mr Forbes was fined $1000 and ordered to pay council’s costs of just over

$3000.

The court also ordered him to cease using a portable office building as a dwelling within 60 days, and either demolish the building or obtain the appropriate building and planning approvals within 180 days.

“Council is charged with responsibility to enforce Victoria’s building, planning and domestic animal legislation,” said Matthew Patterson, council’s manager of regulatory services.

“The purpose of the legislation is to ensure the South Gippsland community enjoys a level of health, safety and amenity the rest of Victoria enjoys. Mr Forbes is now working with council to obtain the relevant permits.”

Council officers will be pleased to clarify any enquiries relating to building permit and planning permit requirements along with registration of domestic pets and domestic animal breeding businesses.

Please contact council’s customer service team on 5662 9200.

Mr Forbes was a councillor until he lost the 2005 election.

THE Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) is currently investigating a burglary at a Cape Paterson holiday home.

On two occasions, offenders entered the home over the last two months and stole a television and alcohol.

Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers or the Bass Coast CIU.

Over the limit A FOSTER man lost his licence after blowing a blood alcohol rating of .138 on Saturday.

He was caught on the South Gippsland Highway in Welshpool at 1.40pm.

As well as having his licence immediately suspended for 13 months, the 30 year old received a penalty notice of $627.

Petrol thief PETROL was stolen from the Inverloch BP on Wednesday.

The matter was quickly resolved when a Wonthaggi Police patrol car intercepted the offending vehicle in Wonthaggi.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested and processed, and will face the Korumburra Magistrates Court.

Stole power WONTHAGGI Police crime scene officer recently processed an offender for stealing power from a neighbouring factory.

The offender loosened and freed a section of tin at the factory before connecting an electrical extension lead to a power point.

The offender then used the stolen power in his own shed.

He will appear before the Korumburra Magistrates Court.

Neighbour assaulted A BRAWL occurred between neighbours in Korumburra on Saturday night.

There were several verbal incidents throughout the day between the pair in Holmes Court.

The dispute then escalated into a physical fight.

Following the fight, a 33 year old man followed his younger neighbour home and tried to entice him out of

his house by hitting his door with a crowbar.

The victim called police to have his neighbour removed from the scene.

The accused was arrested on Sunday morning and charged with serious assault and weapon charges.

He was bailed by a bail justice.

He will appear before the Korumburra Magistrates Court at a later date.

Safety plea FOSTER Police are concerned about the number of tickets they have been issuing lately.

Most tickets were for unregistered vehicles, drivers not wearing seatbelts and speeding through Wilsons Promontory.

Over the weekend, a woman from Wonthaggi received a $738 fine in Foster for driving an unregistered vehicle.

A woman from Port Welshpool received a $295 fine and three demerit points for not wearing her seatbelt.

Eight tickets were given for speeding in Wilsons Promontory over the two days. The penalty is a $295 fine and three demerit points.

Dangerous driver charged THE Bass Coast Highway Patrol recently charged a 51 year old man with dangerous driving causing serious injury after a three car collision in Grantville on May 25.

The offender failed to give way at the traffic lights at the intersection of the Bass Highway and Pier Road.

He struck one car before a third car, unable to avoid the collision, struck both vehicles.

He will face the Korumburra Magistrates Court.

Car not stolen A MAN falsely reported his car stolen from outside the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on Friday night.

Once reported, the police investigated the matter only to find the vehicle still parked outside the club.

The suspect has been interviewed and enquiries will continue.

Teacher to face trial A SOUTH Gippsland teacher faced sex charges in the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court last Thursday.

He has been directed for trial at the same court at 10am on January 19, 2015.

His committal plea on Thursday was guilty and his bail has been fixed until his next court date.

He faced a charge of a serious sex offence against a teenager in his care, as well as other sex offences.

The Central Gippsland Sexual Offences and Child Abuse Investigation Team investigated the charges against the teacher in June.

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Leongatha Golf Club: Ron Paice, immediate past president of Leongatha Golf Club, accepted the club’s cheque for $680.

Milpara House: Jenny Ramage of Milpara Community House received a cheque for $1100 from Michael’s Supa IGA.

IGA gives back

By Laura Gibb MICHAEL’s Supa IGA supermarkets at Leongatha and Korumburra gave $92000 to local education and community groups at its community grants presentation day on Wednesday.

More than 68 groups received funding from Michael’s Supa IGA through its Community Rewards Program. The presentation was held at Leongatha’s Memorial Hall.

IGA’s marketing manager John Markham emphasised Michael’s Supa IGA invests its profit back into the immediate local community rather than sending it away to company headquarters.

“It doesn’t go to Sydney. It doesn’t go to Perth or Adelaide,” he said.

Gippsland Southern Health Service received a grant of $6000 while Korumburra CFA received $3934, Korumburra Primary School received $3525 and Leongatha CFA was granted $3453.

Other recipients included Relay for Life,

Venus Bay Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Friends of Coal Creek, Grow Lightly Connect, Leongatha Little Athletics, Leongatha Scouts, Hallston Hall and Korumburra Swimming Club.

Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College will put its cheque towards purchasing portable sun shelters, while South Gippsland Concert Band will purchase a timpani.

South Gippsland Landcare Network will use its $1530 to raise awareness of the importance of honey bees.

Recipient list:

PUBLIC SESSIONS Council Chambers, Leongatha PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times essential Ph 5662 9222 Wed, 17 Sept 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 16/09) Wed, 24 Sept 10.00am ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wed, 24 September – 2.00pm APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT C95 Planning and Environment Act 1987 The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C95 to the South Gippsland Planning Scheme. The Amendment, which came into operation on 28 August 2014, introduces the Leongatha Industrial Land Supply Study (by amending Clauses 21.11, 21.15 and 22.0), as a Reference Document at Clause 21.16. A copy of the Amendment can be inspected, free of charge, at www.dtpli.vic.gov.au/publicinspection and at South Gippsland Shire Council, 9 Smith St, Leongatha. JOHN PHILLIPS DTPLI HARD WASTE BOOKINGS CLOSING FRIDAY! If you want to take advantage of Council's optional hard waste collection, you'll need to complete the booking form and pay by this Friday (12th). Forms can be downloaded from www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au or obtained at Council when paying. Enquiries: 5662 9200.

Gippsland Southern Health Service $6000, Heart Support Australia $1130, Royal Children’s Hospital $500, Venus Bay CERTS $500, Carinya Lodge Homes $2500, Friends of Hillside Lodge $300, Woorayl Lodge $1450, Anglicare $250, Leongatha Churches Carols in the Drome $280, Milpara Community House Inc. $1100, Red Cross $100, Relay for Life (Cancer Council) $400, St Laurence Catholic Church $2050, Salvation Army $2070, St Vincent de Paul Korumburra $1250, St Vincent de Paul Conference Leongatha $1320, Korumburra Secondary College $1350, Korumburra Kinder $1600, Korumburra Primary $3525, Birralee Child Care Centre Korumburra $550, Leongatha Pre Schools $1550, Leongatha Primary $1560, Leongatha Secondary $1000, Leongatha Specialists School $250, Loch Kindergarten $650, Loch Primary

$620, Mary MacKillop College $750, Chairo Christian College $2100, St Joseph’s Primary Korumburra $1850, St Laurence O’Toole Primary School $1200, Tarwin Lower Primary School $160, Mirboo North Play Group $100, Koonwarra CFA inc C/Chest $609, Ruby CFA inc C/Chest $884, Leongatha CFA inc C/Chest $3453, Leongatha South CFA inc C/Chest $884, Pound Creek CFA inc C/Chest $444, Korumburra CFA inc C/Chest $3934, Loch CFA inc C/ Chest $1761, Kongwak CFA inc C/Chest $461, Poowong CFA inc C/Chest $521, SES (State Emergency Service) $2420, Fish Creek Football Club $250, Friends of Coal Creek $1500, South Gippsland Genealogical Society $480, Grow Lightly Connect $590, Korumburra Bowls Club $350, Korumburra Cricket Club $230, Korumburra-Bena Football Club $820, Leongatha Bowls Club $830, Leongatha Football Club $760, Leongatha Knights Football Club $2500, Leongatha Golf Club $680, Leongatha Little Aths $460, Leongaha Town Cricket Club $2005, Leongatha Scouts $500, Leongatha Swimming Club $600, Leongatha Men’s Shed $600, Meeniyan Golf Club $600, South Gippsland Landcare Network $530, South Gippsland Concert Band $400, South Gippsland Tourist Railway $0, Stony Creek Football / Netball Club $310, Tarwin Valley Campdraft Club $160, Woorayl Golf Club $480, Korumburra Croquet Club $900, Hallston Hall $600, Korumburra Swimming Club $770, other donations, grants and closed groups $2256.

Kongwak CFA: from left, Ray Holloway and Ross Olden from Kongwak CFA received a cheque from Michael’s Supa IGA.

Korumburra Integrated Children’s Centre: from left, coordinator of long daycare Claire Anderson, board member Rachel Carruthers and kindergarten student Hannah Carruthers accepted cheques for Birralee Child Care Centre and Korumburra Kindergarten, which have recently joined forces to form the children’s centre.

Leongatha Primary: from left, students Kade Law and Harper Martin from Leongatha Primary School accepted a cheque for $1560.

SECTION 86 AGM NOTICE Korumburra Botanic Pk Committee, Wed 10 Sept, 7.30pm, Access Centre, Radovick St, Ph: 5655 1569 COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road Maintenance: Poowong, Bena, Kongwak, Dumbalk, Turtons Ck, Stony Ck. Resheets: Clancys Rd, Korumburra Bridge Cable Replacement: Loch Suspension Bridge Tree Removal: Station St, Foster Reseal Preparations: Hallston/Outtrim Drainage & Pavement Stabilising: Pt Welshpoo NOMINATE A LOCAL HERO! It's time to start planning your nominations for the 2015 Australia Day awards. This is a great way to recognise the efforts of outstanding people in your community. The three categories are: Citizen of the Year; Community Event of the Year & Youth Community Contribution (12-25yrs-non competitive all nominees will receive a certificate) Nomination forms can be downloaded from www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au, collect them from Reception or we can post them out to you!

Nominations close 31 October. Enquiries: 5662 9221 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 Fax: 5662 3754 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

St Laurence’s: from left, student Will, Parents and Friends member Angela Croatto and student Alex from St Laurence O’Toole Catholic Primary School in Leongatha accepted a cheque for $1200 from Michael’s Supa IGA.

Woorayl Lodge: from left, Marilyn Lewis and Kaye Warren accepted $1450 for Woorayl Lodge, Leongatha, from Michael’s Supa IGA.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, September 9, 2014 - PAGE 9

Dairy downturn

By Sarah Vella

cast down as much as 30 cents.

DESPITE posting a net profit of $29.3 million, Murray Goulburn Cooperative Co. Limited has revised its end of year fore-

Its full year forecast for the southern milk region is now $6 per kilogram of milk solids - the current farmgate price. This is down from a range of $6.15 to $6.30 kg of milk solids.

MG said the revision was due to a

decline in international dairy prices, caused by production growth in other exporting countries, the compounding impact of high inventories in China and the recent Russian trade ban on EU, US and Australian dairy imports.

These unstable market conditions

Dairy good: Leongatha South dairy farmer Gordon Vagg said dairy prices are being affected by the international market.

mean MG will not provide for any step ups in 2014-15 pricing unless there is a significant improvement in markets.

Leongatha South dairy farmer and MG supplier Gordon Vagg said he could see the downwards revision coming.

“The world market has dropped back. It is going to tighten our budgets a bit, but anyone could see the world market has come off the boil; something has got to give,” he said.

“But it is definitely good the company is making a profit, so that we can reinvest and make sure the factories are working to their maximum and to get the best results.”

Mr Vagg said MG has spent a lot of money building a few new factories and in a little over 12 months had grown to attract the largest share of the state milk pool.

“MG increased its milk intake by eight per cent to 3.4 billion litres of milk, in contrast to total Australian milk production which remained stagnant at 0.4 per cent,” he said.

“Tasmania is 21 per cent up on last year, MG has two factories down there now and Sydney is going to get bigger next year, because a lot of people are looking forward to coming over to a cooperative company.”

MG released its results for the 2013-14 financial year last week.

The results showed record high sales revenue, farmgate milk price and

milk supply growth.

MG’s record revenue of $2.917 billion is up 22 per cent on the previous year.

Net profit after tax was $29.3 million, slightly down from $34.9 million in the previous year.

MG’s balance sheet was further strengthened with total equity increasing by $59 million during the year, including $36 million gain from the sale of its stake in Warrnambool Cheese and Butter.

MG’s final weighted-average available farmgate milk price paid to its supplier/shareholders was up 37 per cent on the previous year at $6.81 per kilogram of milk solids (approximately 51 cents per litre).

MG’s managing director Gary Helou said, “International dairy food prices were at very high levels during the 2013-14 year, underpinned by the strong demand from Asia and the Middle East.

“Our focus on the value growth segments of nutritional powders and international consumer and foodservice dairy food exports, combined with the robust growth in MG’s milk supply helped MG deliver an exceptionally strong year.

“We’ve seen another year of significant progress in our group safety performance. MG’s most important asset is its people and our top priority must always be to keep our people safe.”

Website wonder MIRBOO North’s community website has been highly commended in an international competition.

Mirboo Country Development Inc. (MCDI) has been operating the website www. mirboonorth.vic.au for the last six years on the community’s behalf.

MCDI members Jaci Hicken, Maxine Kiel and Heather Butler recently travelled to Crown in

Melbourne to be guests at the Australia and New Zealand Internet Awards, ANZIA. The MCDI and www. mirboonorth.vic.au were nominated for the Leonie Dunbar Memorial Award for community websites.

This award was in memory of Leonie Dunbar (1957 – 2013) who for eight years was the driving force behind community websites through the auDA’s (.au Domain Administration Ltd)

Community Geographic Domain Names.

Five community websites nominated for this award, ranging from suburbs of state capitals (Taroona and Carlton), state capitals (Sydney) to regional towns (Apollo Bay and Mirboo North).

To be eligible, entrants had to be a not for profit community website for a local area in Australia or New Zealand and demonstrate how their community website had made

a positive contribution to the local area.

On accepting the award, Ms Hicken said, “To have the Mirboo North community website acknowledged with a highly commended is a great honour for us. It is recognition of the MCDI’s commitment to its residents. We hope this award encourages others to create or contribute to their local community’s website.”

Apollo Bay won the award.

Outstanding honour: sponsor representative Cr Sharon Gibson (left), mayor of Latrobe City Council, presents Jaci Hicken of Jacican, Mirboo North, with the new business award.

Jaci stands out THE excellent work of Gippsland businesses was recognised at the 2014 Bendigo Bank Gippsland Business Awards recently, with Mirboo North business Jacican taking out one of the top awards.

Fantastic achievement: celebrating the highly commended award for community websites were, from left, Jaci Hicken, Maxine Kiel and Heather Butler of Mirboo Country Development Inc., with judge Graham McDonald.

Department backs Mesley plans LEONGATHA’S Mesley Hall could still become a bigger and better performing arts centre for the community.

The Star last week reported South Gippsland Shire Councillor Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks was keen to establish a new management committee for the hall and progress

renovations that could improve the hall’s ability to cater for more productions.

But he felt the education sector was not willing to share management of the hall with council or the community.

The hall is on the site of Leongatha Secondary College.

Simon Craig, a spokesperson for the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, said, “The department supports the shared use of school facilities, and is keen to assist the school and local council to progress any community use arrangement once both parties have agreed on the terms and conditions.”

Jacican, a restaurant and food outlet, won the new business category, with judges noting owner Jaci Hicken had demonstrated “a very highly planned and methodical approach to establishing a new business”.

Since opening, Jacican has hosted monthly Rotary dinners, private meals, children’s birthday parties, Christmas functions and tour groups.

Hotondo Homes Inverloch won the services, trade and construction award, and Camp Rumbug, Foster North, won the tourism section.

The awards were presented at the 17thannual Gippsland Business Awards function, attended by more than 320 people at the Premiere Function Centre in Traralgon.

Chair of the Gippsland Business Awards Committee, Graeme Sennett, said

the evening demonstrated the diversity and quality of businesses across Gippsland.

“As usual, nominations were outstanding and our finalists showed the best Gippsland businesses are at the top of their game,” he said.

Mr Sennett said selecting award winners for each category was challenging.

Each finalist was assessed by five judges across 10 criteria, and received site visits or judges undertaking mystery shopper visits.

The Morwell Motel won the business of the year award and also the accommodation category.

Other category winners were: • Gippsland Free Range Eggs, primary production and viticulture; • Eli Innovation, manufacturing and industrial; • Nordical Diving, services, business and personal; • Gippsland Physiotherapy, personal and other services; • Tambo Vale Nursery, retail; • Tom’s Cap Winery, hospitality; and • Speedweb Wireless Internet, innovation in e-business.

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Column 7 LEONGATHA Primary School will catch footy finals fever on Friday, September 19. At 11.45am the teachers will challenge Grade 6 students to a football match and students may dress in team colours.

A TUTORIAL run by the Family History Society on using the computer program Find My Past will be held

at the Leongatha Library on Thursday, September 11.

The program covers some of the same material as ancestry.com but also has other content.

There are more than 100 million Australian and New Zealand records, as well as numerous UK and US records that can be searched.

Topics cover births,

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deaths and marriages, travel and migration, military, censuses, UK parish records and historical British newspapers. Come along and learn to use the site to your advantage. Bring some names and dates to search.

The tutorial starts at 7.30pm.

EBONY Beecroft rep-

resented Loch Primary School in the Victorian Equestrian Centre’s Primary Interschool Challenge.

Riding her pony Donny, Ebony placed fourth in the equitation, third in the jump off and second in the top score.

Ebony said, “It was so much fun and cool and my pony Donny went so good.

He was a good boy.”

THE Red Cross shop at Inverloch is calling out for quality summer clothing. Just bring your donations into the shop in William Street and help the humanitarian organisation continue its community work.

High achievers: from left, Foster Primary School students who succeeded at the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools, Isabelle Callcott, Kasey Hoskins, Oliver Callcott and George Nicoll.

Foster’s stars STUDENTS from Foster Primary

FOR ADOPTION

School continue to achieve outstanding results, demonstrated by participation in the International Competitions and Assessments for Schools (ICAS) this year.

Isabelle Callcott and Kasey Hoskins entered the writing competition, with Kasey receiving a merit, and Isabelle receiving a credit and principal’s award for her efforts.

Oliver Callcott

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and George Nicoll participated in the spelling competition. Both were awarded credits and George received the principal’s award.

ICAS is developed for students in years 2 to12 and is sat annually.

Each ICAS test is designed to assess students’ academic ability. Foster Primary School is extremely proud of the level of achievement of those students who participated.

Email: col7@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350

FISH Creek and District Primary School held a children versus dads football match recently.

The grades 3/4 students defeated the dads 37 to 28, and the grades 5/6s also had a good match, winning 20 to seven.

DO YOU know a cafe of distinction in South Gippsland? If so, be sure to nominate it in the Australian Cafe of the Year Awards.

Simply by voting, customers will go into the draw to win a share of $11,000 prize pool, with the grand prize of $5000 and six prizes of $1000 on offer.

Customers can cast their vote by visiting online at www.cafeoftheyear.com.au.

Sean Edwards, judge and industry expert, said, “For cafe owners, it has come down to customer expectations and the fight to stay in that

Inverloch welcome: members of the Inverloch and District Lions Club welcomed the diabetes ride crew with sausages and coffee on Saturday. The riders - aboard their Honda Goldwing 1500 bikes - later met Wonthaggi Lions Club. At Inverloch were, from left, Inverloch Lion Lynda Turley, Albany Lion Raymond Cowcill, Inverloch Lions president Klaus Edel and Albany Lion Glen Hurst.

Diabetes inspires ride MOTIVATED by his dad’s death from diabetes, West Australian Glen Hurst has embarked on an unusual adventure, towing a boat with a motorbike around Australia in 80 days.

Mr Hurst is joined by his wife Marina and friends Guy Cook and Raymond Cowcill on the bold journey, which

top one percent of the hit list of Australia’s best cafes. With an industry of more than 30,000 cafes nationally, the competition is tough.”

THE students and staff of Bass Valley Primary School visited Coal Creek Community Park and Museum at Korumburra last Friday, to dis-

stopped in Leongatha on Friday.

The group stopped in Inverloch on Saturday, where the members of the Inverloch and District Lions Club were cooking their fundraising barbecue.

The group is more than two thirds of the way through the Hope in a Boat project, which is being backed by the Lions Club of Albany and is raising money for Diabetes Research WA.

cover what life was like in a coal mining town of the past.

A FUNDRAISING day for Very Special Kids will be held in Inverloch this month.

Very Special Kids supports 40 families with a child that has a life-threatening condition in Gippsland and

the money raised from the Piggy Bank appeal provides essential funds to these families.

If your child brings back their money box containing $4 or more they will receive a free turn on the jumping castle.

If there is more than $10 in their money box, they will receive an extra long turn.

Men cook for cancer

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THE men from the Leongatha Men’s Shed chose the best day of the week for their sausage sizzle to raise money to fight prostate cancer.

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With the support of Rod Spokes from Leongatha Fresh Meat and Fish

Supply, and Lisa Notley from Bakers Delight, the stall in Leongatha on Friday received constant business.

The boys also took the opportunity to promote some of the men’s shed industry, with a selection of toys and information on display.

Plenty of dog & cats for adoption BD BUS/429

South Gippsland Animal Shelter Sponsored by:

KOR8220438

(Korumburra Vet Clinic), is the South Gippsland Shire Pound Mon-Fri, 8.30am - 5.30pm on 5658 1900

Very cold: from left, Siaan Grinham, Brigitte Pearce, Chris Murray, Anne Larking, Dean Thompson, Emily Vernon and Ken Lester were still smiling after the ice bucket challenge on Friday afternoon.

Cold splash for Bendigo Bank

By Tayla Kershaw SEVEN daring Bendigo Bank staff from the Leongatha branch took the ice bucket challenge on Friday to raise money for motor neurotic disorder (MND).

They were aiming to raise $1000 for the cause and had already received $850 before taking the challenge.

MND Australia has received $700,000 from 14,000 supporters across the nation.

Teaming up: from left, Eddie Bickel, Graeme Tobias, butcher Rod Spokes, baker Lisa Notley and Max Wood backed the Leongatha Men’s Shed’s barbecue.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, September 9, 2014 - PAGE 11

Gas claims “cheeky”

By Brad Lester A STATE Government spokesperson has labelled claims the government would allow unsafe chemicals to be used in fracking for coal seam gas as “cheeky”.

A spokesperson for Energy and Resources Minister Russell Northe rejected claims by Environmental Justice Australia that a government bill to limit rather than ban BTEX chemicals used in fracking was a sign the government would remove the moratorium on coal seam gas when it expires mid2015.

Mr Northe’s spokesperson said traces of BTEX chemicals existed naturally in the ground and to ban BTEX chemicals would be impractical to enforce, as some chemicals would present during testing.

“We have set the legislation in place so we can set a maximum level,” the spokesperson said.

“We will be working with the Department of Health and the Environment Protection Authority to set the limit but it will be very, very small.

“The highest limit will probably be that as is in drinking water.”

The spokesperson said the government was yet to establish a position on an onshore gas industry in Victoria.

“We certainly won’t have coal seam gas if it compromises any of our industries such as agriculture and tourism. We will not compromise the liveability of Victoria,” the spokesperson said.

Felicity Millner, Environmental Justice Australia’s director of litigation, said despite the legislation, the government still needed to address other risks posed by fracking.

“It’s just not worth risking our water, soil and air for fracking. The full

impacts of unconventional and coal seam gas drilling on our environment are unknown,” she said.

“Right now, Victoria’s mining laws do not protect our communities and our environment. Our laws don’t provide a proper framework for management of risks from unconventional gas and coal seam gas extraction.

“Environmental Justice Australia is calling for the moratorium on fracking to be extended until the laws are changed to give communities a real say about whether fracking occurs on their land and in their communities.”

The Australian Country Alliance recently announced it would not support fracking until there was “indisputable and independent evidence that it is safe, especially for underground water reserves”.

“We believe any research must be undertaken by fully independent bodies and peer reviewed,” a party spokesperson said.

“This will ensure Victorian communities could see credible data as the basis for any decisions.”

The Australian Petroleum Production and Exploration Association stated a new report from Deloitte Access Economics found delays to onshore gas development in Victoria would cost the state’s farming sector $241 million in output over the next seven years.

The report recommended the government remove its ban on fracking and CSG production.

CEO of the Australian Food and Grocery Council, Gary Dawson, has since warned that failure to act could lead to the closure of food processing plants and this would have a “direct flow-on effect to farmers”.

CSG woes run deep MORE than 65 people attended an anti-coal seam gas meeting in Korumburra last Wednesday

night.

The meeting discussed coal seam gas, the risks, the economic impact on agriculture, tourism and manufacturing, and what the community can do to protect water supplies.

Mark Ogge from the Australia Institute spoke and a show of hands indicated unanimous opposition to coal seam gas mining in the area.

Another meeting will held in Korumburra on Wednesday, September 17 to form a gasfield free community action group in Korumburra.

South Gippsland Shire is covered by several approved exploration licences for coal seam gas, covering such areas as Korumburra, Leongatha, Arawata, Strzelecki, Kardella and Koonwarra.

Lock the Gate Victorian coordinator Ursula Alquier said, “Locals right across Gippsland have the right to know about the huge risks involved in having the coal seam gas industry setup shop here.

“This industry is invasive, destructive and highly unregulated. Whilst there is a temporary moratorium in place, it is only a short term protection for rural communities threatened by this invasive industry and is likely to be lifted shortly after the state election.”

To find out more, email csgfreepoowong@hotmail.com

Consultations ‘failed’ THE community has been left with more questions than answers after the State Government’s public consultation sessions on coal seam gas ended recently.

That is the claim of anti-CSG group Lock the Gate Victoria.

The group claimed sessions were poorly promoted.

No CSG here: from left, Robyn Callaghan, Tony Bodsworth and Wendy Davis from CSG Free Poowong helped organise the Korumburra meeting.

“I was disappointed the sessions run in Gippsland were not well promoted and many locals I spoke to were unaware these meetings took place,” Inverloch resident Peter Wonfor said.

Lock the Gate Victoria said it advertised the events with the understanding the consultations would be a chance for communities to be heard by the government.

A group spokesperson said this good faith was tested when the consultations were found to be biased and badly run.

“People fell through the cracks because there was no one on the door, no one counting the exact numbers of people who came,” Mirboo North resident Marg Thomas said.

“Some people felt daunted by

the process. If the government really wanted to hear community voices, they would have made it more accessible for people to register their concerns.”

The signs on the door announced the “Natural Gas Open Day” and the government website repeatedly mentions the importance of natural gas.

Lock the Gate Victoria said this hid the specific problem of unconventional onshore gas.

“Gas used by Victorians is from conventional offshore gas reserves, mostly in the Bass Strait, not from unconventional gas. This was confusing as government resources refer to gas consumption in this context, which is both misleading and untrue,” Lock the Gate Victorian coordinator Ursula Alquier said.

Kicking up a stink

By Sarah Vella KOONWARRA residents are appalled by the ongoing smell of sewerage that wafts over the town through the busy summer months.

They are also appalled nothing is being done to try and solve the problem.

A Koonwarra resident regularly affected by the ongoing smelly issues told The Star he is sick of it, and wants something done.

“Because it is a small village, no one wants to say anything that may ruffle feathers, but we shouldn’t feel that way,” he said.

“I just want something done.

“The smell in summer is horrendous.

When the farmer’s market is on, or there are a lot of tourists in town; that is when the smell is worst.”

South Gippsland Shire Council recently received reports of a bad smell in Koonwarra.

Councils’ manager planning and environmental health Bryan Sword said at the time of the investigation, no smell was evident and no point source was identified.

“The smell was most likely a result of stagnant water in the storm water drainage system which could have included treated water discharged from waste water disposal systems in the local area,” he said.

Mr Sword said risks associated with the treatment and disposal of waste water are mitigated by wastewater system design, treatment methods and council undertakes inspections prior to approving their use.

“If any resident has any enquiries or concerns about septic tank systems I would encourage them to contact our en-

vironmental health team on 5662 9200,” he said.

The concerned resident said he has been living in Koonwarra for nearly 14 years and for all of those years, has been battling the smell.

“Nothing has been done about it and you can only draw your own conclusions regarding the source of the smell,” he said.

“Every summer, the smell comes back.

We shouldn’t have to live with it.”

Disputing the council’s response to the most recent investigation, the resident said it isn’t hard to tell the difference between stagnant water and sewerage.

“The easiest way to tell if the problem is originating with a septic system is to do a dye test, but the council doesn’t seem to want to go through with it,” he said.

South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said any reticulated sewerage scheme proposed at Koonwarra would be done under a user pays and cost recovery scheme.

“It would need to be a community initiated and driven project with the support of the community and local government, and with the knowledge that the cost would need to be funded by property owners,” he said.

“The community of Koonwarra would need to form a group and generate support for further investigation into reticulated sewer for the township.”

Mr du Plessis said South Gippsland Water was responsible for reticulated sewer systems and water supply for a number of urban areas in South Gippsland.

“The corporation has no responsibility for the management of septic systems or local drainage and stormwater systems,” he said.

“These are both the responsibility of South Gippsland Shire Council.”

Front row: from left, Amy Telfer, Beverley Stewart and Lenny Lund enjoyed the Leongatha Senior Citizens Club show on Friday.

Musicians delight seniors FRIDAY afternoon was probably a better afternoon to be out gardening, but when both Johnny Cash and Monty Python are in town the roses can wait.

At the Dakers Centre in Leon-

gatha, there were not too many spare seats in the room, as regular entertainment at the Leongatha Senior Citizens Club is always of the highest order.

A happy crowd of our finest citizens was indoors to enjoy the show The Main Event.

While the late Johnny Cash was

not there in person, Trevor Keilar Walked the Line and performed an amazing tribute to the late performer.

The Hoffmans performed their Always Look on the Bright Side of Life show.

Never truer words were spoken.

The musicians returned to the centre that night for a public show.

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OPINIONS

Letters to the Editor

Walk this way

E D I T O R I A L Every life valuable EVERY DAY we jump in the car, turn the key and take off without giving a thought in the world to whether we will return home that day.

Four people were just going about their business in the past four years – including last week - when they died at Crightons Hill on the Strzelecki Highway at Leongatha.

Just like that. One minute chatting, listening to the radio, enjoying life. The next minute, dead, the lives of their families and friends never the same again.

The drivers, if they live, are left to deal with the agony of being in control of the car that killed someone they loved or knew.

There are always going to be traffic accidents on our roads, but the safer roads are the less likely people will be killed.

That’s why the State Government, with the help of any funding from the Federal Government, must head the public’s plea for safety improvements at Crightons Hill.

On Friday, The Star published news of a joint petition – with the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry calling for work at Crightons Hill on its Facebook page.

By late yesterday, the post had reached 6684 people – one of the highest rating posts on our Facebook page for some time.

Clearly that says something. Please, sign the petition. See story on page 3 to find out where.

Letters guidelines ALL letters should be kept to 400 words or less.

The Star reserves the right to edit all letters for length and style.

Writer’s details, including full name, address and phone number (not for publication), must be included.

GOOD to see contributions from community members including Cr Kieran Kennedy’s community foundation, Ron Brown’s pedestrian mall and Andrew Grayden’s heavy vehicle alternate route for Leongatha.

Can our council take the initiative and work on amending the bypass plans to incorporate a pedestrian mall for Leongatha?

Steve Finlay, Leongatha.

Firefighters support

THIS district’s CFA volunteers are raising a petition to help firefighters with cancer, and we need the community’s help.

Firefighters are known to be more prone

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

to certain cancers, and they are entitled to compensation, but Victorian law makes it almost impossible because it requires the firefighter to provide evidence to prove the cause of the cancer arose from particular fires or incidents.

The sick firefighter struggles with inadequate incident records, often decades into the past, and the fact the cause might be toxic exposure over many years.

Most other states have recognised the problem and fixed their legislation, but Victoria lags behind, despite the support of Labor and Greens MPs to make the change.

Our petition calls on the Victorian Parliament to cut the red tape so firefighters with cancer can get the help to which they are entitled, and concentrate on their treat-

ment and recovery.

You will see our petition in local shops and volunteers are gathering signatures. We urge your readers to sign the petition, and if they’d like to help firefighters with cancer even more, to download it from www.vfbv. com.au/petition then collect signatures and send them to VFBV. We need your help to send a clear appeal to government, that current compensation arrangements are unfair to the firefighters who serve our community in our time of greatest need.

Bill Rodda, VFBV District 9 president, representing CFA volunteers.

VOXPOP! VOX

Do you think Crightons Hill should be fixed? How?

“Yes, definitely. They should fill in all the potholes and put up more signs.”

Britt Price, Leongatha.

“Yes, they need to lower the speed limit and put up more signs.”

Meg Macri, Korumburra.

“I think they should fix the potholes, put signs up near the intersection and widen the shoulders. The corners are shocking.”

Lauren Rogers, Meeniyan.

“Yes, they should implement those big flashing signs like they have on the Meeniyan bends. They need to widen the road too. It’s pretty tight.”

Georgia Riseley, Koonwarra.

Teens try out wheels

By Laura Gibb SPEAKER Gary Connor got Leongatha Secondary College students into wheelchairs and onto the basketball court last Tuesday (September 2).

Wheelchair basketball: from left, student Tegan Wilson tries out a basketball wheelchair with WheelTalk speaker Gary Connor and student Brock Hastings at Leongatha Secondary College.

The annual program, called WheelTalk, aims to raise awareness of disability.

Mr Connor, who has paraplegia and uses a wheelchair, came from Disability Sport and Recreation to visit Year 8 students during their physical education (PE) classes.

He described the physical feats he has achieved in his wheelchair, such as completing gruelling endurance races up mountains and taking his university aged children skiing.

“I consider myself the equal of an able bodied man,” he said.

To help break down the stigma associated with disability, he invited students to ask him questions then got them into wheelchairs made specifically for basketball.

The students got a quick orientation in using a wheelchair.

Most were grinning.

“It’s really cool,” student Oscar Pors said.

While moving backwards, a few students spun out of control, while others needed a bit of extra momentum and got a push from Mr Connor.

The group went on to play a game of wheelchair basketball.

PE teacher Paul Borg said the program expanded the school’s concept of “looking after your mates”.

Mr Connor emphasised injury and disability can happen to anyone.

“If you’re out there living life, this could happen,” Mr Connor said.

“You don’t have to be out there being an idiot.”

Mr Connor said young adults are often injured playing sport, riding horses, doing motocross and swimming, or diving into dams and rivers.

“Take control of what happens in your life,” he said.

“If you get dared to do something, you’re the one who’s going to get killed or hurt, not your friend who’s daring you.”

The school held a lunchtime barbecue to raise money for Disability Sport and Recreation.

Young leaders inspired NINE enthusiastic young participants took part in a fun and engaging leadership workshop with youth facilitator Kate Wilde recently.

The event was hosted by Bass Coast Shire Council, and mayor Cr Neil Rankine said participants took part in activities to identify their strengths and develop their skills in team building, public speaking and engaging others.

“The workshop involved young leaders from Wonthaggi and Cowes, including members of the Bass Coast youth advocacy group, Future Leaders Influencing our Community (FLIC),” Cr Rankine said.

“During the day the group developed ideas to improve the local community, from annual street barbecues to volunteer tutoring activities for secondary college students and wellbeing support programs for teenagers.

“I joined the group over lunch to

discuss these ideas and it was great to see some fresh, creative ideas from our young community members.”

Cr Rankine said the group also took time out from working hard on big issues to engineer bridges from plastic drinking straws and complete the tricky NASA exercise on surviving on the moon.

“Ms Wilde commented that she was impressed with how engaged and unique the group was,” Cr Rankine said.

Young leaders: from left, Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Neil Rankine with young leaders workshop participants Jessica Paulson, Jozef Goirif, Nathan West, Leah Manning, Matthew Canfield, Jayden Mendola, Rebecca Dixon, Erica Basten and Reshma Paulose.

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What a find!

A RARE discovery was made on an Inverloch beach recently.

Peter Rhodes found ambergris, a substance made by sperm whales and a valued ingredient in expensive perfumes.

Rodney Webster of the South Gippsland Conservation Society said ambergris typically sells for up to $30 per gram but Australian law does not allow such wildlife products to be sold.

“It is highly valued as a component of expensive perfumes, contributing to the final scent as well as acting as a fixative,” Mr Webster said.

“Depending on its age and history, its smell may vary but the odour is always strong and not necessarily pleasant.”

Mr Rhodes grew up in Inverloch and worked with local cray fishermen, and so knows the coast well.

With a marine background, he was confident his find was ambergris but brought the object into the Bunurong Environment Centre at Inverloch for identification.

“We were pleased to be able to confirm that this material had in fact come from the stomach of a sperm whale. It had probably floated in the ocean for years and if found elsewhere in the world might be sold for a substantive sum,” Mr Webster said.

His cousin found ambergris at Venus Bay five years ago and said ambergris looks “like a piece of gray sandstone”.

Surprise, surprise: Peter Rhodes shows the ambergris he found on an Inverloch beach, the ambergris up close, and the source of ambergris, sperm whales.

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Acting Mayor’s

Art captures spring magic

The show will be open from 10am to 5pm daily.

Their beautiful venue, Mayfield Gallery, is located at 655 Fairbank Road, Arawata.

As well as their gallery, this lovely space doubles as Di and John’s studio, and offers spectacular views across the Strzelecki Ranges.

Wild birds feed on the balcony and towering oaks and conifers surround the rustic old building.

Peacocks stroll past in all their finery through the traditional cottage gardens.

Throughout winter, Di and John have been busy creating new paintings, and this latest exhibition caters for all tastes.

Di’s collection ranges from tiny blue wrens nestled in the bushland, to kookaburras and wedgetailed eagles, and lifelike ‘portraits’ of native animals: koalas, sugargliders and many others.

John’s watercolours are a perennial favourite, and he is always looking for quaint farmhouses and sheds to immortalise.

He doesn’t have to go far. In South Gippsland, every corner you turn

Well regarded: John and Di Koenders at Mayfield Gallery, Arawata, where they create superb artworks.

Cr Jeanette Harding NEWCOMERS can make such a difference in our communities and Jaci Hicken, who moved to Mirboo North from the city with her husband six years ago, is a shining example, throwing herself into community life at Mirboo North.

brings a stunning landscape. This is truly an artist’s paradise. As historic homes disappear, John’s aim is to preserve them on paper or canvas for future generations.

Another passion of John’s is majestic gumtrees, and he paints them with all the love he has for them.

From towering gums in the High Country to giant river gums, they all become stunning works of art when John weaves his magic.

At the gallery, guests have the opportunity of buying direct from the artists, thereby saving costly commissions charged by private galleries.

Country hospitality also awaits, as Di and John are always happy to have a

chat over a complimentary cup of tea or coffee, or a chilled glass of wine.

They have had illustrious careers in art, spanning more than four decades. Included in their clientele are HRH Princess Anne, the Sultan of Brunei, prime ministers and premiers and many celebrities, plus collectors from here and around the world.

Di and John are always grateful for the support of their clients, whether wellknown, or just everyday people like themselves who love art and beauty.

At the gallery, there are also DVDs available of the documentary made concerning John ‘s ancestry. He is the great grandnephew of Vincent van Gogh and was informed

of this fact after 40 years of painting professionally.

Beautiful, leather bound books of their works are also available.

It’s a lovely 10 to 15 minute drive from Leongatha or Korumburra out to Arawata, with spectacular views along the way.

Follow the brown art gallery signs to Mayfield Gallery, which is situated at 655 Fairbank Road, Arawata.

If you would like further directions or have any enquiries, please phone Di or John on 0428 598262. Check out their website at www. mayfieldgallery.com.au or contact them via email: info@mayfieldgallery. com.au

These past weeks have seen many of her contributions reap rewards.

Jaci travelled to Melbourne with other representatives of Mirboo Country Development Inc to accept a highly commended award for their six year old community website: www.mirboonorth.com.au, in the prestigious ANZIA awards.

To be eligible, entries had to be a not for profit community website in Australia or NZ and demonstrate how it had made a positive contribution to the local area.

Within days, her emerging food business, Jacican, situated in the old Mirboo North Dairy, won the new business award in the 2014 Bendigo Bank Gippsland Business Awards. Last week I had the pleasure of opening the new access ramp at Jacican, allowing access for all.

She took advantage of a Building Disability Inclusive Communities grant (administered by council) to assist with the cost of the ramp’s materials and installation.

Similarly, she was able to install an accessible toilet with financial assistance from council’s Good Access Good Business grant program. We love to see businesses succeed and Jaci and the enterprises she supports bear witness to her enthusiasm and talent.

Congratulations also go to Camp Rumbug for its win in the tourism category at the Gippsland Business Awards. Rumbug has an impeccable reputation for providing challenging and exciting outdoor experiences for mostly school children over the past 27 years. Started by David Wallis, the camp is now in the capable hands of his sons and continues to excel.

I attended the opening of the Art and Soul photographic exhibition at the Foster Stockyard Gallery on Saturday.

Curated by Mount Best professional photographer Tessy Amsreiter, the exhibition is of exceptional quality and well worth having a look.

Although it’s officially spring now, it’s a timely reminder for all of us to drive to the prevailing conditions and to proceed with caution when vision is impaired by fog or rain, with the danger exacerbated by the state of our roads.

National focus: at the inaugural Community Energy Congress in Canberra in June were, from left, Mark McAnulty, Susan Davies, Peter Wonfor, Ian Southall, Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Neil Rankine, Brad Kijlstra-Shone, Morgan Knoesen and Jillian Verhardt.

Energy ambitions COULD Gippsland develop its own community owned renewable energy?

The first of a series of forums on community energy starts on September 16 at the Bunurong Environment Centre, Inverloch at 7pm.

More than eight

Gippsland residents and community leaders, including Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Neil Rankine attended the inaugural Community Energy Congress in Canberra in June 2014.

Cr Rankine, Susan Davies, chair of the Energy Innovation Cooperative

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Wonthaggi features in wish list

By Laura Gibb WONTHAGGI features highly in the wish list Bass Coast Shire Council will present to candidates and political parties contesting November’s state election.

Favourite characters: Keely Price, Zoe Turner, Laura Brennan and Charlotte Smith looked the part at Leongatha Primary School.

Good reads inspire

By Tayla Kershaw BOOK characters came to life at Leongatha Primary School recently.

Students and staff were encouraged to dress up as their favourite book character for Literacy Week.

The children were all enthusiastic and put a lot of effort into their costumes.

Council’s position papers commit it to advocating for the relocation and redevelopment of Wonthaggi Secondary College and an upgrade of the Wonthaggi Hospital to subregional status.

Other projects put forward include a study into the environmental and other impacts of the Port of Hastings Container Expansion Project and redevelopment of the Penguin Parade facilities at Phillip Island.

The Victorian election is scheduled for Saturday, November 29.

Cr Andrew Phillips said he advised the next council to have more “shovel ready” projects prepared to present to electoral candidates and parties.

“We should be lobbying harder and getting more state funding,” he said.

The request for a study looking into the Port of Hastings Container Expansion Project is consistent with council’s natural environment key strategic objective to

ensure “our unique natural environment is protected, maintained and enhanced for the enjoyment of all”.

Council will ask candidates and parties to commit to funding an independent economic, environmental and social impact study of the Port of Hastings Container Expansion Project.

Council will also seek a commitment to fund an independent peer review of documentation being prepared by the Port of Hastings Development Authority to inform an environmental effects statement.

It will also advocate for the relocation and redevelopment of the Wonthaggi Secondary College at the proposed Bass Coast Education and Learning Precinct, with step one being the transfer of the proposed site (McKenzie Street), which is currently Crown Land, to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

Other projects include the upgrade of the Wonthaggi Hospital to sub-regional status, with the next stage being the establishment of a Short Stay Observation Unit at a cost of $600,000.

Phillip Island Nature Parks has also applied for $79 million of funding over three years for the redevelopment of the Penguin Parade facilities.

Mayor’s message Cr Neil Rankine

THE state election is fast approaching and this time around, I encourage Bass Coast residents to think carefully about whether there’s a serious commitment from the candidates, or whether there might be a fair whack of smoke and mirrors involved.

Pretty outfits: Elise McKay, Ruby Kuhne, Layla Houston and Annalise Harbert dressed as their favourite book characters.

Cost shifting is one issue I’d like to see addressed in the upcoming election. Both levels of government are no strangers to leaving projects unfinished or pulling funding, leaving local councils to cover the costs.

I’m very happy to finally see the construction of a footpath from the Bass Coast Specialist School to the Wonthaggi CBD commencing, but we have to ask – why did it take so long?

Any other developer would have had to pay for the footpath, however the State Government built the school without providing this access.

Through a partnership, the path was finally funded with council contributing almost half of the cost – money the State Government, not ratepayers, really should have paid in the first place. I was also disappointed to see the State Government take much of the credit for the project, despite the significant input from council.

The Federal Government also introduced a nurse practitioner service in Grantville, however only funded the service for two years.

You can’t expect to establish a valuable service in a town, and then remove it without leaving a gap in the community. Federal Member for Flinders, Greg Hunt, was kind enough to pay $100 out of his own allowance to help the nurse practitioner continue to cover rent, but council would have loved to work with the government to help create a sustainable model so it could continue into the future.

Instead Mr Hunt expected ratepayers to subsidise a private service to continue what is no doubt a fantastic asset for our community, but once again, at a cost our ratepayers should not be responsible for.

As seems to be a trend at every election, the major parties have turned their focus to crime and safety levels in our communities, in attempts to create moral panic throughout the voting public.

Meanwhile, council is doing its best to create an active and engaged community here in Bass Coast, rather than encouraging people to feel unsafe. Once again, I encourage people to really think about what politicians are saying at election time, rather than taking them on face value.

Council and our community are still waiting on a number of funding announcements to help improve and prepare the region for expected growth in the future, including the upgrade of Bass Coast Health (BCH).

A master plan for the Wonthaggi Hospital has been finalised and they know exactly what needs to be done. At present, we have made a small ask for a short stay unit. We challenge all parties and candidates to commit to funding the full upgrade over a few years.

This would result in the provision of a wider range of services, reducing the need for millions of dollars of patient transport costs currently being borne by the hospital and the community.

We are also still waiting on an announcement on the development of the Bass Coast Education Precinct, as well as the use of the current Wonthaggi Secondary College McKenzie Street site as a cultural precinct.

The Bass Coast area needs a major injection to match the identified status given to Wonthaggi in Plan Melbourne. Wonthaggi has been recognised as a future regional centre expected to support the population growth of Melbourne.

How are we supposed to manage this expected growth, let alone current needs, without investment in our health and education facilities? We desperately need to see some action on these promises as soon as possible.

Council is advocating to all candidates for both of these projects, as well as others. You can find our position papers atwww.basscoast.vic.gov.au/advocacy.

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Horse riders, think ahead PROTECT your horse, protect yourself, protect the future and all for less than $1 per day.

Recipients of awards: back from left, South Gippsland District Scouts’ recent annual awards evening, Scouter of the Year, Belinda Slinger, 2nd Korumburra Scouts; Venturer Adam Kennedy, Tarwin River Venturers; and Tristan Clark, 2nd Korumburra Scouts, and front, Cub Scout of the Year, Brayden Greaves from 2nd Leongatha.

Scouts celebrate SCOUTS from across the South Gippsland District celebrated a year of fun, challenging and exciting activities at their Annual Reports and Awards Presentation Evening at Foster Scout Hall.

The evening was attended by assistant chief commissioner development Adrian Ohlsen, who congratulated the leaders of the district on their achievements during the year, and for their contribution to the development of youth and the strengthening of their local community.

Immediate past chief commissioner for Victoria Bob Taylor presented awards to leaders.

District executive chair Tony Moon received the Meritorious Service Award. Mark Withers, group leader at 1st Inverloch, was presented with the Silver Wattle, and Wayne Walker received the Silver Koala. All three awards are considered prestigious in Scouting circles.

Guests, leaders, parents and youth present heard reports of fun activities on meeting nights together with many camps, several of which were major activities attended by youth members from all over Victoria.

Many groups also took part in their local Anzac Day marches, Relay for Life, visits to organisations such as the CFA, ambulance and police stations, and other activities that

involved engagement with the community.

In her report, district commissioner Sue Kemp thanked all leaders for their enthusiasm and dedication in providing exciting programs for the area’s youth, noting that “it doesn’t stop here.”

“In September, we have more than 60 cubs, leaders and parents attending Cuboree, a four night camp at Gilwell Park on the theme of GR8 Expectations,” Ms Kemp said.

“In July next year, Scout Zoe Hodgson from Fish Creek and a leader will travel to Japan as part of Australia’s contingent to the World Jamboree.”

There were plenty of opportunities to make friends, to learn independence, self reliance, cooperation and teamwork. Leadership development of youth and adults was celebrated, and is a major benefit of membership.

Following the reports and presentations, guests were treated to guest speaker Peter Philp’s reflections on the Eureka Stockade’s contribution to the way our society functions today, linking it to our responsibilities as a first world country.

The Scout district includes all Scout groups in Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires and part of Wellington Shire.

Membership enquiries for people aged from five to 25 or for adults interested in becoming a leader should be directed to Sue Kemp by phoning 0429 636 268.

The equine department at Tarwin Veterinary Group is introducing a Protection Package to help you with the preventative health care for your horse.

How can you protect your horse?

1. Annual health checks are an important way to pick up early disease, evaluate nutrition and discuss any concerns you have regarding your horse. A thorough examination is included in the Protection Package.

2. Tetanus is a disease that has high fatality rates in horses. The bacteria invades through wounds or foot abscesses and produces toxins that affect the nervous system, and in many cases results in death.

Treatment is extremely difficult and expensive, and often unsuccessful. In addition, vaccination is very effective at preventing disease so vaccination is highly recommended. Tetanus vaccination (with or without Strangles) is included in the Protection Package.

3. Dental disease causes pain and suffering in many horses of all age groups and is commonly left untreated until the severity becomes such that it affects a horse's ability to eat, and hence maintain good body condition.

Routine dental evaluation is highly recommended to catch these problems in the early phases and prevent serious dental disease eventuating.

Veterinarians are the only professionals legally able to sedate horses, and sedation is almost always required to do high quality evaluation and corrective treatment. An annual dental examination and treatment is

Future focused: Tarwin Vet Group equine specialist Dr Laura Hardefeldt urges horse riders to attend a seminar dedicated to equine health on September 17. included in the Protection Package.

4. Protect yourself against Hendra virus.

Hendra virus infection in horses is fatal, and over 50 per cent of people who contract the virus have also died.

Hendra virus is spread from fruit bats to horses via contamination of horse feeds by bat urine, faeces and other bodily secretions. Although we have not had Hendra viral disease diagnosed in Victoria yet, we have the bats that spread the virus, about 40 per cent of these bats sampled have been exposed to Hendra virus.

In addition, infected horses may shed virus for two to three days prior to showing signs of illness, putting horse owners at risk of contracting the virus. Given the risk of infection of people, and the high risk of death following infection in both horses and people, and given the vaccine is highly effective at preventing disease in horses, all horses should be vaccinated against Hendra virus.

Horses need to be vaccinated twice – about four weeks apart - with a booster given at six months and then annually after this. Annual vaccination for Hendra is included in the Protection Package.

5. Protect the future by taking note of faecal egg counts.

These are a vital means of detecting parasite burdens in your horse. With growing resistance to equine dewormers, and a scarcity of new drugs coming onto the market, the prospect of multi-drug resistant parasites is just around the corner.

By reducing the usage of equine deworming drugs, the clinic can minimise the selection of drug resistant parasites. Faecal egg counts allow for evaluation of parasite burdens, and strategic deworming when parasite burdens are significant enough to be affecting the health of the horse. Faecal egg counts should be performed quarterly.

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Penguin predator close to being outfoxed HOW do you outfox one of Australia’s most wily invasive species?

Seaside secrets: members of the Geography Teachers’ Association of Victoria explore Inverloch’s coast.

Outdoors discovered INVERLOCH and the Bunurong coast was the destination for a group of teachers at the recent annual conference of the Geography Teachers’ Association of Victoria.

The location was the ideal location to study coastal processes and features, human impact and management.

The visit was hosted by the South Gippsland Conservation Society’s education program.

Teachers were taken to a number of

sites including Screw Creek where the importance of mangroves for coastal protection was evident, Eagles Nest and the Inverloch surf beach.

They were enthusiastic about the potential for local sites to address the requirements of the new national curriculum.

At the conference in Melbourne, Wonthaggi geographer Aileen Vening ran a workshop for another group of teachers interested in bringing their students to study in the local area.

That’s been the question for nearly 100 years for residents and rangers on Phillip Island.

Researchers from Phillip Island Nature Parks have just released a case study in the online version of the CSIRO journal Wildlife Research exploring the effectiveness of fox control methods.

The study reveals the often ‘hit and miss’ nature of historical pest control and the importance of evaluation.

“Our study reveals the effectiveness of fox control on Phillip Island has been closely linked with personal and public biases towards different methods, as well as fluctuations in resource allocation,” Dr Duncan Sutherland, a co-author of the study, revealed.

Foxes were introduced into Australia in 1855 for recreational hunting, but the hunted soon became the hunters and it wasn’t long before evidence began to appear of their devastating effects on native wildlife.

Foxes first colonised Phillip Island in 1907. Attempts to control the growing fox population began in 1918 and, from the outset, control programs aimed to protect the iconic little penguins found on the island.

“In the latter half of the 20th century, nine out of the 10 little penguin colonies on Phillip Island had been wiped out, most likely due to fox predation,” Dr Peter Dann, research manager at the Nature Parks, explained.

“One fox can kill more than 30 penguins a night.”

A bounty system was introduced in 1954 and ran for 30 years. Although popular, the bounties failed to appreciably reduce fox numbers on the island and no clear scientific data were kept or used to steer the program.

In the 1970s and ’80s, penguin kills increased enormously around the world famous Penguin Parade and a fox control program was implemented.

That relied on subjective interpretations of efficacy, which led to the incorrect conclusion that foxes were under control and that harvesting foxes was useful.

“Intensive fox baiting at the start of the ’80s had a

noticeable effect on reducing the decline of the penguin population, but at the time no one was monitoring the success of the method,” Dr Dann said.

“As such, alternative methods such as hunting and trapping soon took over as they produced carcasses, which gave a measure of success.

“Hunting and trapping foxes also didn’t endanger domestic pets, and was a more appealing activity for participants.”

Scientific evaluation of the control program in the early 2000s revealed the size of the fox population far surpassed the impressions commonly held, and highlighted that even a handful of foxes could have a devastating effect on many penguins.

The program was transformed in 2006, and this time the objective was eradication.

Two fox control officers were employed and islandwide poison baiting was implemented due to its measured effectiveness elsewhere.

As a result, there was a decline from the 125 penguins killed by foxes on the Summerland Peninsula in 2007-08 to five penguins killed in the next four years.

The population at Phillip Island’s last remaining penguin colony has also grown from an estimated 12,000 in 1985 to 32,000 today.

In 1996 fox numbers on the island were estimated to be 200, but today fewer than a dozen are thought to remain.

Foxes are nearly eradicated from Phillip Island, though the remaining few may be challenging to remove and success difficult to qualify.

“Finding the remaining foxes will be difficult but we’ve recently employed two fox detection dogs that will help locate fox scats and scent and find the foxes’ refuges,” Stuart Murphy, manager of the fox program, said.

Complete eradication will be a huge achievement and an exemplar for fox control or eradication across Australia and the world. The next stage would be to remain vigilant and monitor for reinvasions.

Pest in sights: the team at Phillip Island Nature Parks remains determined to eradicate foxes from the Island.

NOAH William Boyack was born at Leongatha Hospital on August 30 to Scott Boyack and Casey Cleeland of Cowes.

Milpara Community House ON Wednesday, September 17, an information session about personal safety for all members of the community is being provided to present practical strategies for personal protection.

Topics covered in this session will include identity theft, fraud and scams as well as a general overview of what actions you can take to increase your own personal safety in a number of different settings. This session is being presented with support of the local crime prevention coordinator of the Victoria Police.

In early December Milpara Community House will be offering Food Safety Level 1, Food Safety Supervisors, Responsible Service of Alcohol, and Construction Induction courses. These qualifications would be very handy for many school leavers. Dates and times for these

courses are available in our term four program which will be available soon.

Are you getting ready for Christmas yet? We may be able to help you get started. In term four we are offering classes themed for Christmas. These include making a Christmas wreath using weaving techniques, Christmas candlemaking using soy wax, and decorating a Christmas cake in the upcoming cake decorating classes. You may be interested in making your own Christmas cards and gift cards, or you may like to learn to make an item of jewellery using beading techniques as a special gift item.

Other sessions of interest being offered are Life After Retirement, Take Control of your Power Bills, Recycling – what can and should be recycled, and Herbal Medicine and Herbal Teas.

Contact Milpara for more information.

Spring into your vegie garden AFTER a soggy winter, spring is finally here. Fruit trees are blooming and the promise of a bountiful harvest scents the air.

It’s time to turn our attention to the veggie patch, if you haven’t already got a jump on things. But where to start?

The Coal Creek Farmers’ Market at Korumburra is a good place.

The second Saturday of every month Meredith from Grow Lightly gives an informative, practical and locallyfocused talk about what you could be picking or planting in your patch, and other interesting pointers.

The growers who make up the Grow Lightly network believe in making truly fresh food available and reducing food miles to an absolute minimum, and their stall pack with fresh locally grown produce

does just that.

Another local food crusader will be making a special appearance on the community stage this Saturday.

Learn how to create a no dig garden with Adrian James.

Since completing a permaculture design course with Rick Coleman in 2009, he’s become a passionate about permaculture and sustainability, especially at a local level.

He’s built a sustainable straw bale house, set up a permaculture landscaped gardens, established a community gardening facility in Cowes and set up the Bass Coast and South Gippsland Community Garden Network in partnership with the Bass Coast Shire Council.

He believes sustainable local food production is central to vibrant, healthy and resilient communities and this food production can happen

at many different levels, from the grass roots back yard and community food level to industrial scale.

Straight after Meredith, Adrian will be giving a no dig gardening demonstration. No dig is a style of gardening originating from pioneer gardener Esther Dean and is a method of cultivation without digging which is great for those of us with sore backs, mobility issues and acres of grass they don’t know what to do with.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn how to grow your own fresh food. There’ll be plenty of fresh local produce to try, buy and devour too from all of your favourite stallholders. The market starts at 8am, talks and workshop from 10am and the market finishes at 12.30pm at the Coal Creek car park, Korumburra.

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SES to the rescue LEONGATHA State Emergency Service was one of 12 SES units to receive new equipment as part of the annual AAMI equipment handover program recently.

Volunteers from the east region of Victoria attended the Warragul SES Unit to receive the equipment as part of the 12 year plus relationship with SES’ community partners AAMI. Leongatha’s equipment included a stabilisation system to assist with road crash rescues.

Leongatha SES unit controller Tony Lindhard said the StabFast stabilising system was used by most rescue groups.

“To date the unit has used an older system, and while this is excellent, the StabFast system is easier to apply and much quicker to apply,” he said.

“When performing vehicle rescues it is necessary to keep the vehicle as steady and stable as possible to enable a patient to be initially treated and rescued.”

The StabFast system comes in two sizes, and the Leongatha unit has ordered the larger system for stabilising bigger vehicles, and expects this system to arrive before the end of the year.

“In other exciting news for the Leongatha SES unit, the entire hydraulic res-

cue tool set is being upgraded in the next few months,” Mr Lindhard said.

“We are talking of a $70,000 upgrade for the unit, which again will make the unit even better equipped.”

The unit is always looking for suitable new members to recruit and has provided rescue, storm, water and flood damage assistance to the public.

SES members also provide assistance to the other emergency services via manpower, transport, and lighting for night operations.

If you are interested in joining a great bunch of local people in these areas of voluntary work, go to the VICSES site www.vicses.com.au to get more information of how to join the service.

Victoria SES is the state’s control agency for flood, storm, earthquake and tsunami emergencies, calling on 5000 volunteers to keep their communities safe in times of need.

As well as emergency response, SES volunteers work tirelessly to educate and prepare their neighbours for these hazards and perform accredited training yearround to keep their skills sharp.

AAMI has been a community partner of SES since 2002, providing funding for Victoria’s 153 units to purchase new equipment.

Get set, go: from left, Inverloch Primary School students Casey, Tristan, Ellie and Mia are proud of their model cars and boats.

Race day tomorrow INVERLOCH Primary School students were last week fine tuning their racing cars ahead of a major event at Wonthaggi Secondary College’s Dudley campus tomorrow (Wednesday).

Grade 6 students from the college’s feeder primary schools will converge on the school to race model cars

they have built.

The day will also enable them to meet to the new friends they will make once they start secondary school next year.

Inverloch’s Grade 5 students will remain at school and race model boats they also made in a pond to be erected in the school stadium.

RSL backs Vietnam museum LEONGATHA RSL president Peter Carruthers coincidently visited the National Vietnam Veterans Museum on Phillip Island when 28 new chairs were delivered recently.

On the way: Leongatha SES members, from left, Les Boyd, Val Bremner and Eileen Cook are looking forward to receiving a new stabilising system this year.

Newhaven triumphs TWO teams of talented Newhaven College students triumphed in their sections of the regional Tournament of Minds (TOM) competition held at Federation University in Churchill recently.

Newhaven College has a history of success in the highly regarded competition, with 10 teams reaching the state finals during their 12 years of involvement.

Six weeks before the regional tournament, five college teams were each allocated a problem to solve.

They created their own costumes and props, and prepared a 10 minute performance to deliver in front a large audience and judging panel to communicate their problem’s solution.

All of Newhaven’s competitors displayed excellent team work and shared brilliant ideas that were ‘outside the

square.’

The secondary English literature team received an honours award and the two primary teams, maths engineering and social science, were awarded first place in their categories. They will now compete at the state final at Latrobe University on September 14.

Newhaven College tournament facilitator Holly Marr was proud of the students.

“Tournament of Minds has been the most rewarding experiences of my teaching career. It’s a great way for students to work as a team and think of brilliant ideas in a supportive environment. It is higher order thinking at its best,” she said.

Year 5 student Ruby Stubbles enjoyed taking part in her first tournament.

“I really liked the tournament because I could work with different year levels I wouldn’t usually work with and I enjoyed sharing creative ideas with my group,” she said.

Switched on: Newhaven College’s maths engineering and social science teams celebrate their Tournament of Minds triumphs.

Back, from left, Darcy Keating, Nicholas Mehes, Isabelle O’Neill, Callum Chisholm, Cameron Fieldew and Jazmin Petrusch. Front, from left, teacher Holly Marr, Anthony Car, teacher Simon Furniss, Sage Goldsbury, Ruby Stubbles, Mia Stratmann, Sophie Henderson and Xander Broadbear.

The smart black wicker and silver chairs will be used in the Nui Dat Cafe, replacing outdated chairs.

The purchase of these chairs was possible with the generous donation of $2000 from the Leongatha RSL, made specifically for the purchase.

Museum staff thanked the Leongatha RSL for the kind contribution. Peter and his wife Carol helped unpack the first chair and attested to the smart look and comfort of the chairs, which patrons of the Nui Dat Cafe will have the benefit of experiencing.

The National Vietnam Veterans Museum is a unique museum that seeks to remember, interpret and understand the experience of the veterans of the Vietnam War, and the enduring impact of the war on society.

The museum is the result of much effort by veterans themselves, relying almost wholly on volunteer labour for the construction, fitting and dressing of the building.

Staff consists of volunteers who are themselves veterans or people connected in some way to the veteran community. Donations are much appreciated.

Thanks a million: Sonia Hogg of National Vietnam Veterans Museum thanks Leongatha RSL president Peter Carruthers for the sub-branch’s donation of $2000 towards new chairs at the museum.

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On entry, you need to have your current vaccination which is a C5 for dogs and F3 or F4 for cats. The Scotts thank the Wonthaggi Vet Clinic for providing full coverage to the kennels and cattery should your own vet not be available.

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Each chip has a unique number that is detected using a microchip scanner. The microchip number is recorded on a microchip database registry with details about the animal and owner.

Pet owners need to ensure their contact details are recorded on the database against their pet’s microchip number. Should your pet stray or become lost, vets, animal shelters and local councils can scan your pet for a microchip and contact you via the database.

It is important to keep your contact details up to date on the database so if you move house or change your phone number, you will still be contactable in the event of your pet becoming lost/straying.

If a pet is transferred to a new owner, the new owner must ensure their contact details are recorded on the database.

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If you cannot find your pet’s registry by searching on Petaddress, the RSPCA urges people to contact their vet or microchip implanter to find out which database your pet is listed in.

Microchipping is a quick (only takes a few seconds), safe and simple procedure and causes little discomfort.

Some puppies and kittens may flinch or yelp as the chip is implanted, however the pain is minimal and shortlived, and most animals will forget about it very quickly.

Microchipping is important for reuniting lost pets with their owners.

Only authorised microchip implanters are permitted to microchip pets. Vets and animal welfare organisations can microchip pets. Some local councils also organise microchipping days.

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10 AC RES 10 SILVERBACK PLACE, LEONGATHA

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• 4br - fully landscaped BV home • Lock up Garage + carport • Great family location close to schools

• 4br, 2 bathroom BV Family home • 2 Living areas, ducted gas, SFH, RC/AC • U/C outdoor, double garage, massive yard

• 3 bedroom home with ensuite and WIR • 2 living areas, landscaped gardens • Excellent location, opposite McIndoe Park

$379,000

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60 WHITWORTHS ROAD, KORUMBURRA SOUTH • 4 bedroom home, master with ensuite and WIR • 2 bedroom granny flat with shared bathroom • Double garage, 3 bay barn shed and woodshed.

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7 ELAINE COURT, LEONGATHA

28 BRUMLEY STREET, LEONGATHA

1 DANNOCK STREET, LEONGATHA

• 3 bedroom, ensuite to master • Open plan kitchen/dining/living • Double carport, 6m x 9m shed

• Beautifully restored Californian Bungalow • 1300m² block with rear lane access • Ideally located family home.

• 3 bedroom extremely neat home • Large block with a lock up shed • Secure lock up rear yard

$365,000

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STAR Real

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Walk to schools T

HESE days it’s rare to enter a street and see all the neighbourhood kids playing, but you will here.

Built by local builders, the quality of this home is evident throughout, features include: timber kitchen with electric appliances, family/meals area, separate dining area, lounge, slate floors to all heavy traffic areas and carpets to bedrooms and lounge

areas, master bedroom with walk in robes and en suite, two family bedrooms with built in robes and bathroom central to both, plus study/office that is easily big enough to be used as a fourth bedroom, outdoor BBQ/alfresco area, solid fuel heating, reverse cycle air conditioner, generous storage and loads more.

The block is landscaped and planted out with low maintenance/ low water plantings, access to the

back yard to park a boat or trailer is through the double garage where you will also find a workshop come man cave with its own wood heater.

Located in a quiet court with northerly aspects there is a lot to like about this home, with simply too much to mention.

Please call Peter Bellingham at SEJ Leongatha for more information and to arrange your personal inspection.

FOSTER, 273 Boolarra-Foster Rd

LEONGATHA Contact agent for location SEJ Leongatha 5662 4033

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Home building approvals slip back in July DATA published by the ABS today shows residential building approvals in Victoria recorded a modest contraction in July 2014, said the Housing Industry Association, the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.

“The number of dwelling approvals fell by 4.6 per cent in the month of July. Approvals for detached houses fell in the month but the levels remain well above the decade lows recorded this time a year ago. Approvals for multi unit

dwellings continue to experience rather large fluctuations on a month by month basis and slipped backwards in July,” said HIA executive director for Victoria Gil King.

In seasonally adjusted terms there were 2546 detached dwelling approvals in July 2014, 3.9 per cent below the number recorded in June.

Across the three months to July there was a total of 7918 detached dwelling approvals.

This is 19.2 per cent higher than the corresponding period a year ago.

Multi unit dwelling approvals fell by 5.7 per cent to 1701 in July.

Across the three months to July there were 5,221 multi unit dwellings approved, 6.2 per cent above the level recorded a year ago.

“Overall, the level of residential building approvals in Victoria remains healthy. However, the positive momentum that enabled the state to make such a strong contribution towards Australia’s near-record year of new home building in 2014 as dissipated over recent months,” Mr King said.

This is a beautiful and unique natural block (approx 5 acres) of South Gippsland’s indigenous pristine vegetation. Only 5 minutes to Foster along sealed road.

Interest invited at around $65,000.

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• 4,810m² block, current building permit & construction commenced • Architecturally 2 BR home design, in-ground services installed • Private, magnificent views, single garage, sealed road frontage

• Close to town centre, brick1-3 BR home in a private location • 2 lge living rooms, renovated kitchen & bathroom, solar power • 2 r/c aircons & gas log fire. Large workshop & tool shed

• Level access into the home, light-filled kitchen/ dining /family room • Bright lounge , 2 BRs (main with WIR & large en suite)2nd bathroom • Private covered patio; front gardens maintained by body corporate.

• Large quality-built light-filled 3 BR home, double garage & workshop • Open kitchen/dining & formal areas, additional sitting room/ study • Entertaining deck, town & rural views. Access to the rear yard,

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• Under 4 years old, close to schools, 1,047m2 allotment • 3 BRs/en suite, light open indoor living & large alfresco deck • Gas ducted heating, side access to back yard, semi- rural views

• 4 BR, private lifestyle, space to accommodate growing children • 3 living areas, large parent retreat (with bedroom, en suite & lounge) • Bungalow, pool, spa, extensive alfresco areas. Sure to impress.

• Quality built, close to schools, rear drive access to backyard • Luxurious lounge, massive kitchen/ family room, 4BRs • Solar power, saltwater pool, double & single garages

• 194 acres (plus river frontage) 42 paddocks, excellent laneways • 14 unit double- up dairy, lge. hay/ machinery sheds, great stockyards • Comfortable 5 BR/ 2 bthrm home, 2 living rooms, renovated kitchen

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Four bedroom brick, be quick!

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HEN blocks of land this si sizee in Leongatha are now selling for $150,000 plus, you will appreciate the replacement value of this four bedroom home.

The home itself features four bedrooms, master with ensuite, a large lounge with wood fire, separate dining/family room, central kitchen with dishwasher, gas cook top and an electric wall oven.

You will also find gas ducted heating, an air conditioner in the lounge, ceiling fans and more.

Outside the list goes on with a lock up garage, a

man cave with roller door access to the outdoor enen tertaining, carport and a fully landscaped garden.

Silverback Place is a quiet no through court with quality homes surrounding.

It is a very short walk to the school precinct, making it an ideal location for young families.

This home represents excellent value and is a must see.

Call today to arrange an inspection.

Contact Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha on 5662 0922, Andrew Newton on 0402 940 320, Alan Steenholdt on 0409 423 822 or Peter Dwyer on 0428 855 244.

LEONGATHA 10 Silverback Place Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922

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Pipeline of new home building remains strong ABS figures for new dwelling approvals bounced back in July and remain at very high levels by historic standards, said the Housing Industry Association (HIA), the voice of Australia’s residential building industry.

During July 2014, a total of 16,320 dwellings were approved, a 2.5 per cent increase on the previous month. Compared with the previous three month period, approvals were also up by 2.5 per cent.

Over the12 months to July, new home approvals totalled 195,227.

“Today’s figures mean Australia’s home building industry has broken yet another record this year,” explained HIA senior economist, Shane Garrett.

“Total seasonally adjusted new home approvals over the past 12 months are the highest since records began back in 1984. Having broken through the 195,000 threshold for the first time, new home building approvals is now at an even higher level than during the 1994 building boom.

“Despite this achievement, there have been signs of slowdown in new home building approvals over the past six months. It is also worth bear-

ing in mind that the bulk of the July increase was driven by an exceptional large expansion in WA.” Mr Garrett said the key is to ensure a number of markets achieve sustainably healthy levels of new home over the coming decade which far outweigh what has been built over the last ten years.

Numerous government policies across all tiers stand in the way of this objective being achieved.

“HIA’s recent Stamp Duty Watch report found the burden of this home transactions tax to be very onerous. For example, the typical New South Wales home buyer has to fork out some $19,200

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on a median priced dwelling. Stamp duty is just the tip of the iceberg with respect to taxes on new housing. Easing some of the burden on the industry would do much for the sustainable supply of affordable housing,” Mr Garrett said.

The increase in building approvals nationally during July was driven largely by the 23.1 per cent increase in Western Australia in seasonally adjusted terms.

Significant declines in July for new dwelling approvals affected Tasmania (down 7.7 per cent), NSW (down 5.7 per cent) and Victoria (down 4.6 per cent).

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A regional partnership with the TAC and the Victorian Government.

Drug driver testing doubles MOTORISTS who play Russian roulette with their lives – and the lives of others – by driving under the influence of drugs like ice will be caught.

More roadside drug testing of more Victorian drivers has extended into regional Victoria.

Premier of Victoria Denis Napthine issued the stern warning last week, announcing $4.5 million in new funding from the Traffic Accident Commission (TAC) to catch dangerous motorists who drive after taking illegal substances.

“It beggars belief that after all the warnings, after the death and grief brought about by drug and drink driving, people still risk their lives and carelessly put the lives of other innocent road users in danger,” Dr Napthine said.

“Victoria is a world leader in the testing of drivers for drugs and this new multi-million dollar, 12 month campaign will mean the number of drivers drug tested will more than double to 100,000, ensuring drug drivers can be caught, anywhere, anytime.

“The extra funding will allow drug driver testing to be expanded across highway patrol units right across the state, making regional Victoria a particular focus for the first time.”

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells said the extra tests administered by Victoria Police would have a direct impact on the road toll, with evidence showing Victorians who drive under the influence of drugs cause an increasing proportion of road trauma.

“We know the prevalence of ice in our society is contributing to deaths on our roads – 26 per cent of all fatalities last year involved drivers who tested positive to drugs,” Mr Wells said.

“Thirty-nine drivers who were killed in road accidents had cannabis, ecstasy or methamphetamines – including ice – in their system.

“And just as horrifying is that 24 people were killed and another 121 people were injured by drivers who returned a positive drug test.”

Mr Wells said the State Government’s tough law and order policy included a zero tolerance approach to those who put others at risk by taking the wheel while under the influence.

“We will continue to work with the TAC, VicRoads and Victoria Police to make sure lives are saved as we head towards summer and some of the busiest periods of the year,” Mr Wells said.

“If drivers see a booze bus, or a patrol car, there’s every chance they will be tested for both alcohol and drugs.”

No soft approaches: announcing additional drug testing of drivers in regional Victoria last week were, from left, Victorian Minister for Police and Emergency Services Kim Wells, Premier Denis Napthine and Minister for Community Services Mary Wooldridge.

Play smart these footy finals SOUTH Gippslanders who drink and drive have been put on notice ahead of a wave of Transport Accident Commission-funded

police enforcement activity to coincide with the AFL finals.

A TAC grant will enable Victoria Police to fund $1 million worth of overtime hours for road safety polic-

Watch it: drivers are urged to monitor their alcohol consumption during the footy finals.

ing over and above normal police operations between now and early next year.

More than $700,000 of that will be spent targeting drink drivers, as Victorians embrace footy finals, spring racing and the Christmas/ New Year period.

This comes as the TAC ramps up its drink driving campaign to remind revellers of the deadly consequences of driving over the limit, estimated to be a factor in one-in-four road deaths.

TAC CEO Janet Dore said being caught at a booze bus was the best thing that could happen to drink drivers.

“Losing your licence for a positive reading is a far bet-

ter outcome than having the police knock at your family’s door to explain that you’ve been killed or badly hurt in an accident,” she said.

With drink driving-related casualties estimated to cost the Victorian community at least $270 million per year, Ms Dore said it was a timely warning.

“We know that Victorians’ social calendars will be particularly busy over the next few months so, if alcohol is going to be involved, it is essential that people plan a safe way home. That should never involve driving.”

The TAC’s Levels campaign hit the airwaves last week, reinforcing the dan-

gers of drink driving and educating the public about the myths around how many standard drinks people can have while remaining under the legal BAC limit.

“There is no rule about how much alcohol you can consume before your impairment level makes you a danger on the roads,” Ms Dore said.

“Many factors affect how much a certain amount of alcohol will affect your blood alcohol level, such as tiredness, whether you have eaten and physical size. You can never estimate your BAC so the message has to be: if you drink, don’t drive.”

Ms Dore said driving impairment kicks in at low

BAC levels, increasing a driver’s tendency to take risks and reducing their ability to respond to changing road situations.

“Between .05 and .08, the ability to judge distances is significantly reduced, reactions are slower and concentration span is shorter,” she said.

At .08 drivers are five times more likely to have a crash than before they started drinking. At 0.12, their crash risk has increased tenfold.

“Anyone who thinks they can drink and get behind the wheel should know that they can be tested by police at any time and in any location. They should

see that as the best case scenario,” Ms Dore said.

From October 1, all drink driving offenders caught with a .07 BAC or above will be required to install an alcohol interlock device, preventing them from driving unless they record a zero BAC. All repeat drink drivers caught under .07 will also be required to fit interlocks.

Reducing drink drivingrelated road trauma through improved vehicle technology, education and zero tolerance enforcement regime is a key goal of the Victorian Government’s Road Safety Strategy. For more details on the strategy, visitwww. roadsafety.vic.gov.au

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Driving on a high NOW in the showroom at Knight’s Toyota in Leongatha is the special edition Land Cruiser Prado Altitude.

This is a good looking mean machine with a big four litre V6 or three litre

turbo diesel engine.

To create the Prado Altitude, Toyota has taken the advanced capabilities of the GXL and equipped it with additional luxuries to take driving to new heights.

This is a big vehicle and for those in the rear

there is on road entertainment in the form of an airline style screen.

The nine inch blue-ray player screen drops down from the ceiling, and has the convenience of remote control and three wireless headphones.

Beneath the rear view

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There is three zone climate control air conditioning, reversing camera, back guide monitor and four head front parking sensors, a leather accented interior, tilt and slide moonroof, rain sensing wipers and power front seat adjustment (driver: eight way, passenger: four way).

Parking manoeuvres are a breeze with a park assist sonar system with four parking sensors on the rear.

Impressive: the Prado Altitude is a vehicle for all occasions.

Right, Special edition: Leigh Foster at Knight’s Toyota will be happy to show you the Prado Altitude.

Then as you select reverse, the reversing camera automatically switches on, providing a clear image of the area you are moving into.

Privacy glass on the rear windows gives Prado Altitude a smarter look, while making it harder for intruders to look in.

There’s ‘Altitude’ badging on the rear tailgate and a clever new tailgate design means the Prado’s spare tyre is completely concealed beneath the floor.

Leigh Foster or Hayley Svenson at Knight’s Toyota in Leongatha will be proud to show you this impressive vehicle.

It is an absolute plea-

sure to drive.

The Altitude puts the driver in an immensely comfortable cabin, in charge of a vast range of controls and assisted by all the technologies one aspires to have in a vehicle to make driving today so enjoyable.

Sitting on the highway, with cruise control on and the sun/moonroof open, the ride is beautiful, the level of comfort supreme, and there’s strength and power under the bonnet.

Life seems good.

The Altitude is a vehicle that takes driving to new heights.

Book a test drive today and experience it for yourself.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, September 9, 2014 - PAGE 31

The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

‘Lawson’ returns to bush HENRY Lawson loved country towns, the outback and the bush.

His works helped forge a large part of Australia’s heritage. Lawson’s ballads and short stories tell tales of people, places and life Australians can still identify with 92 years after his death, especially in the country.

Richard Tate, a Lawson aficionado and past president of the Henry Lawson Society, is on the program at the Coal Creek Literary Festival, at the Korumburra community park and museum, on Saturday, October 4.

He is an experienced speaker, and has spoken at the State Library’s Wheeler Centre about his favourite topic: the interesting life and times and works of Henry Lawson.

Apart from Richard’s scheduled one hour presentation, several members of the Henry Lawson Society will occupy the church at Coal Creek for the whole day, reciting Lawson’s ballads and short stories, on a wander in and listen basis.

They are all experienced performers and colourful characters, and are sure to entertain with amusing tales and ballads telling of hardships, drought, bushfires, shearing, comparing city and country folk and more.

One aim of the Henry Lawson Society is “to encourage the youth of Australia to participate in our living history through poetry and short stories”.

To encourage this, there will be free book give-aways for children throughout the day.

Henry Lawson, if he is looking down, will be chuffed to be back in the bush.

The full program of the festival is available on the Coal Creek Literary Festival website: www. coalcreekliteraryfestival.com

Customers pleased: blue ribbon results are a great reflection on the focused and disciplined Hyundai dealer network. Dealer principal Darryl McGannon is in the impressive showroom at Edney’s Leongatha.

Hyundai on top FEW would be surprised to learn Hyundai has reported its highest Australian market share of 9.8 percent since 1999.

In August, Hyundai sold a record 8601 vehicles, the 27th consecutive month of year on year growth and the ix35 remained the top selling small SUV for the 19th consecutive month with a huge 23.4 percent segment share.

The result placed the brand third overall in the Australian market.

Great dealerships such as Edney’s in Leongatha are a large part of the success story too.

Customer satisfaction is high on Edney’s priorities.

The Leongatha dealership is consistently ranked in the top 10 Australia wide for sales and service satisfaction.

While total Australian car industry sales for August were down 5.5 percent compared with the same month last year, Hyundai finished the month up despite the tough market conditions.

Passenger car sales placed the brand in second position overall with a 14.9 percent market share, finishing ahead of Holden and Mazda.

The Accent and i20 in the under $25,000 segment achieved 23.6 percent market share, and the Elantra and i30 in the under $40,000 segment 19.2 percent.

Hyundai’s iMax people mover achieved a best ever sales record of a whopping 35.2 percent and first place in the category.

Veloster and iLoad finished in second

place in their respective segments.

“Hyundai has continued to grow in a solid, measured way throughout the year under very challenging market conditions,” said John Elsworth, chief operating officer Hyundai Motor Company Australia.

“That is a reflection on the excellence of the Hyundai product range and its popularity with Australian buyers.

“Our high quality vehicles continue to attract discerning customers. It is also a great reflection on the focused and disciplined Hyundai dealer network.

“We’re in good shape to realise our objectives for the remainder of the year.”

Dealer principal at Edney’s Darryl McGannon said, “As a rural dealer, achieving such a high ranking is paramount to sales growth.

“Hyundai continues to offer great value and the company has excellent offers.

SE models come with extra equipment such as alloy wheels and leather seats while there are generous factory bonuses on other models.”

That badge: one of the best is looking good.

Australian icon: ‘Henry Lawson’ with Henry Lawson Society president Brian Dickinson at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum at Korumburra.

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Top poet: Phillip Island’s Mike Cleeland was the joint winner of the Victorian heat poetry slam at the Wonthaggi Library alongside Alice Ansara.

Poetry appeals

By Tayla Kershaw WONTHAGGI Library’s Australian Poetry Slam Victorian heat was a huge success recently.

Up to 110 people came along to enjoy the creative minds of 23 contestants.

“We nearly ran out of chairs,” the library’s Jon Dixon said.

“It was a brilliant night.

Everyone had a good time.”

There was a full range of contestants with the youngest performer just 13 years old and the oldest in their 80s.

All poems had to be original and no more than 12 months old.

There was a variety of material from rap beat poems to haikus.

Mike Cleeland and Alice Ansara drew at the end of the first round and could not be separated in the tie breaker. Both shared the first and second prizes.

They will go on to the state finals at the State Library of Victoria in September.

The next stage is the

nationals at the Sydney Opera House in October.

The Wonthaggi Library is hoping to follow up the event by starting a poetry wall, due to the interest received by the poetry slam.

All poets are invited to send their material to the library to contribute to the poetry wall.

All the most delicious new season produce is here for you to try, buy and devour.

Meet the veg growing experts 10.00am – Veg growing tips with Meredith from Grow Lightly.

10.15am – Adrian James, a local community garden consultant will give a no-dig veg garden demo.

There'll be organic bread, fresh fish, vegies, free-range eggs, meat, chutneys, wines, seedlings and lots more local goodies.

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Setting out: they’re away in Stage Two of the Lakes Oil Tour of Gippsland. Stuart Smith is in the foreground.

Ahead of the pack: leading Leongatha cyclist, Stuart Smith loves riding in what he calls his ‘home event.’

He crossed the line fourth in the opening stage.

Taupo terror: Patrick Bevin one of many adding an international flavour to the tour.

Competing for New Zealand, Bevin finished in the Individual Pursuit at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Cycling caravan rolls into town CYCLISTS in the Lakes Oil Tour of Gippsland rolled out of the Leongatha Recreation Reserve for Stage Two of the race on Thursday on a perfect spring morning on what Lakes Oil liaison officer, Bob Thompson described as the highlight of the tour.

Homework: Tyler Spurrell from Melbourne gets set for an aggressive and involved Stage Two ride.

This stage would take the riders on a 110km route over the Strzelecki Ranges to Yinnar.

Leongatha cyclist Stuart Smith riding for team Health.com.ausearch2retain was on the starters’ line having crossed the line fourth

in Stage One but was further back in the field on arrival in Yinnar where he crossed the line 59th.

The 23 year old described his result as a surprise but was clearly ecstatic to be in such a position in his home event.

Steven said his bike is travelling awesomely and his team hit most of its objectives.

“It is a hard race. Our goal is to be aggressive.”

Also riding for Stuart’s team in the event is a New Zealand Commonwealth Games cyclist Patrick Bevin who placed seventh in the Individual Pursuit in Glasgow.

Bevin was fourth across the line

Off and running in Inverloch INVERLOCH is the latest town to get swept up by the worldwide parkrun craze; a free five-kilometre timed run every Saturday morning in a local park run by volunteers and open to anyone.

Inverloch launches Gippsland’s first parkrun on Saturday, September 13 at 8 am with a briefing at 7:45am.

Runners and walkers of all ages and fitness levels are invited to complete the 5km timed course.

Inverloch parkrun is the 94th in Australia with several new events planned each month.

Globally, there are more than 450 parkrun events worldwide with over 450,000 registered members.

Inverloch parkrun event director Tony O’Connell anticipates 50 runners will complete the course in Saturday’s event and is confident more will get on board as word spread throughout the community and amongst holiday makers.

Tony was inspired to establish parkrun in Inverloch after attending his

in Yinnar.

From the North Island town of Taupo, Bevin has not done a lot of riding in Australia.

“On and off in the last few seasons,” he said.

Riding for African Wildlife Safaris, Tyler Spurrell from Donvale, riding in his third Tour of Gippsland was looking forward to the stage.

“Yesterday was bit disappointing, so today we are looking to be on the front foot, more aggressive and involved.” Spurrell said.

He improved on his 52nd finish to Stage One to finish 13th in Yinnar.

Poowong award hopes POOWONG Kindergarten is a finalist in this year’s ResourceSmart Schools Awards.

Coastal air: Inverloch is the latest town to be swept up in the worldwide parkrun craze. first parkrun event in Merimbula, NSW whilst on holidays.

“It was great to see runners and walkers of all ages and abilities participating in a healthy social event.

I’m excited to be a part of bringing parkrun to Inverloch and I know this weekly event will continue to grow because it offers the local community and visitors the chance to come together on a regular basis and get physically active in a safe and friendly social environment,” said Mr O’Connell.

“Plus it’s a great opportunity for everyone to meet afterwards at a local cafe

for a coffee and a chat.”

Tony has been joined in the planning of the Inverloch parkrun by Run Directors Glenn Sullivan, Lynden Costin, Les Corson and Kat Denny.

Lynden said parkrun is not just for runners.

“We welcome walkers, people with prams, in fact anyone who wants to get out and enjoy the fresh coastal air.”

Founded by Brit, Paul Sinton-Hewitt, parkrun began its journey in 2004 with just 13 runners in a suburban area of London called Teddington.

The response was overwhelming and what started as a bunch of mates running a weekly five kilo-

metre timed running event quickly grew into something much bigger.

Australian Tim Oberg was based in London for nine years and was captivated by the emergence of parkrun.

He met with SintonHewitt to pitch in the idea of taking parkrun ‘Down Under’ and he hasn’t looked back since.

“I knew parkrun had potential from the outset.

Bass Coast Shire Council has strongly supported the event, assisting with the planning and logistics for the Inverloch site.

Local and outside sponsors are backing the event and parkrun is very pleased for their support.

The key to parkrun’s success is the timing technology.

Runners register online and then print a barcode which is scanned at the end of each run and matched with the runner’s finishing time.

All results are posted online so runners can compare their performance with their friends and against previous times.

Inverloch parkrun is free to enter and starts with a briefing at 7:45am and the run at 8am every Saturday at Rotary Centenary Park on Ramsey Boulevard. For more information visit www.parkrun. com.au/inverloch

Deputy Premier and Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan praised the kindergarten community.

“This is an outstanding achievement for Poowong Kindergarten and I congratulate them for their efforts to incorporate sustainable practices within their kindergarten and community,” he said.

“The quality of their work means that Victoria’s sustainable future is in good hands.

“It is pleasing to see this year for the first time an early childhood category had been introduced.”

Mr Ryan said the Poowong Kindergarten had developed a bush tucker sensory garden and participated in the ResourceSmart Early Childhood pilot project.

“The kindergarten is aiming to educate Poowong youngsters to become socially and environmentally responsible individuals, and through hands-on engagement has raised the profile of sustainable practices in the local community,” he said.

The awards are part of Sustainability Victoria’s ResourceSmart Schools initiative, managed in partnership with the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.

Winners will be announced at the ResourceSmart Schools Awards Ceremony on Monday, September 8.

Finalists will share in more than $40,000 prize money which will support sustainability activities.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, September 9, 2014 - PAGE 35

AN UPDATE FROM AQUASURE

Have you visited the Victorian Desalination Project’s (VDP) ecological reserve at the plant site yet?

As we enter spring the reserve is looking great.

The horticultural team have been busy over the past six months with regular maintenance works which have included infill planting of around 100,000 additional plants, all of which have been locally sourced.

It has been pleasing to see so many people enjoying the 8kms of walking trails and bike paths throughout the winter months. Reliable sources have advised of some interesting bird sightings including an Australasian Bittern (a protected species and noteworthy), flocks of blue winged parrots, many waterbirds and other fairly common but interesting species like white fronted chats.

We do remind the community that the ecological reserve is for the enjoyment of all, so while walking, cycling and horse riding is permitted (and encouraged!) within the specifically designated areas, cars and motorbikes are not.

Operations and maintenance contractor Watersure will conduct a “whole of system test” of the desalination plant this month.

Scheduled as part of the ongoing operation and maintenance program, the check is being undertaken to reconfirm the readiness of the plant to operate as required under the contract.

It involves the start-up and operation of key process systems in sequence including, seawater pumping, pre-treatment filtration, desalination and associated services. Seawater will be drawn in, filtered and desalinated.

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Only seawater (recombined brine and desalinated water) will be sent back to the ocean in accordance with the EPA discharge licence.

The check does not involve remineralising the water to drinking water standards or the delivery of water into the transfer pipeline or the water network. It is being undertaken entirely at the cost of Watersure.

On the personnel front, we welcome Greig Mercer as the new Plant Director.

Greig has been working with the project as Production Manager for the last three years.

He is replacing Mike Jury who was engaged to lead the team through the construction and into the early operations phase of the project, which is now complete. Although Mike may be leaving the area for a while, with his whole family having taken Australian citizenship, I’m sure he’ll be back surfing off Willamson’s beach before too long.

Now we’re fully into the operations phase Watersure has a permanent team of more than 50 staff working at the plant site the majority of whom live in Bass Coast Shire. Watersure have also established over 100 contracts with suppliers to provide services and products to the plant. On any given day there are between 10 and 30 local contractors working directly on the desalination plant site.

Training and development of staff is continuous, and as part of this process Watersure will be further training their operators in the use of the carbon dioxide (CO2) system on site over the next few months. This system is part of the final stages of creating drinking water where lime and CO2 are added. It is expected that this will take place from October through to December.

The community may notice CO2 deliveries to site during this time (up to 36 trucks in total), but not more than one delivery per day will occur over this period.

Site tours continue to be extremely popular and are fully booked through until the end of October, with limited availability until the end of the year. Interestingly there has been a significant increase in the number of requests for school site visits. Please be reminded that community group tours must be booked in advance, through the community contact line: 1800 811 214.

Architects Peckvonhartel and Ashton Raggatt McDougal were recently awarded the Sir Osborn McCutcheon Award for Commercial Architecture by the Australian Institute of Architects (Victoria) for their excellent work in designing the VDP so that it fits so well into its location. The project now progresses through to the national awards in November.

We are very proud to have achieved what the State’s requirements and the design and construct approach intended - a plant that effectively disappears into the coastal landscape, plus the added benefit of being surrounded by the ecological reserve that grows and improves month by month. Please enjoy the reserve when you visit and help us to preserve it for future generations.

Matt Brassington CEO, AquaSure

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“Growing poppies is only allowed under strict conditions and will not be a crop for everyone. But it will be another option for our farmers to consider in their business.”

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to see light and medium weight cows improve 6c to 10c, while the heavy weights sold firm to 3c/kg dearer.

Heavy weight bulls sold to solid demand to record firm averages.

A handful of yearling steers sold from 181c to 200c/ kg. Yearling heifers showing good finish made mostly between 173c and 192c after a top of 209c/kg.

Grown steers sold between 195c and 213c/kg. Bullocks made from 192c to 213c/kg.

A handful of well-finished heavy weight grown heifers sold from 175c to 185c after a top of 191c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 163c and 180c, with the crossbred portion between 176c and 197c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows sold between 130c and 153c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 150c to 176c/kg.

Heavy weight C and B muscled bulls sold from 176c to 209c, with the D muscled lines from 162c to 181c/kg.

The next sale draw September 10: 1. Rodwells, 2. Elders, 3. SEJ, 4. Landmark, 5. David Phelan, 6.

Alex Scott.

Store sale Thursday, September 4

Total yarding: 2148 Steers: G. & G. Bland, Yarram, 1 x $1035; Est. M. Law, Driffield, 16 x $970; Hengstberger-Lloyd, Dumbalk North, 14 x $960; M. & L. Huitson, Kernot, 5 x $935; J. & S. Mattern, Tarraville, 2 x $935; M. & O. Stuchbery, Glen Alvie, 10 x $920.

Heifers: W. & A. Walker, Leongatha, 1 x $670; J. & S. Mattern, Tarraville, 18 x $620; McLeod Partnership, Yarram, 3 x $615; E.H., M.M. & B.D. Walpole, Woodside, 16 x $606; E. Hulls, Leongatha, 10 x $595; T. & N. Pouw, Allambee, 9 x $595.

Cows: J.K. Ainsworth, Stradbroke, 1 x $980; R.W. Arnold, Yarram, 4 x $600.

Cows and calves: N. Kelly, Longwarry, 1 x $1075; G. Burger, Loch, 6 x $1000; Burndale Nominees, Kongwak, 1 x $970; Europe Cheese, Pakenham, 5 x $940; Fine Line Merinos, Grantville, 4 x $930; J.K. Ainsworth, Stradbroke, 5 x $900.

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Farming Insight

Beef outlook optimistic

By Sarah Vella BEEF cattle prices have lifted recently thanks in part to the onset of warmer conditions and the possibility of widespread rain in the north.

Eddie Hams from Landmark said breeders have been struggling last couple of years, and was pleased to see them making some money now “They need it, but it is also good for the whole area. If farmers are doing well, it is good for the town.

People will spend money if they have got money,” he said.

“Prices are the highest they have been this season; actually they are the highest we have seen in a long time.”

Mr Hams said rain in the north has seen less cattle enter southern markets, meaning fewer cattle to meet demand.

“From now on prices will get a little bit dearer but I never predict it to go too high,” he said.

“Prices will continue to go up;

everybody wants a few cattle for spring to eat the grass. A lot of people are buying cattle in anticipation of a good spring.”

Michael Foote from Elders said meat exports and the overseas markets were looking good, and supply was tight everywhere.

“It is affecting the whole country at the moment. All of the abattoirs want to keep working and kill plenty of cattle because the export market is so good at the moment,” he said.

The Australian cattle herd is currently 27.7 million, however is tipped to fall to 26.1 million by July 2015, caused by the drought in northern states which has devastated the area and forced farmers to sell off stock.

This sell off kept prices low right across Australia. Now with widespread rain in drought stricken areas, cattle farmers will be looking to restock, meaning higher prices across the board.

Mr Foote said, “All indications suggest the market is heading in right direct but the weather is the biggest thing that seems to dictate it all.

“It is probably the time of year when store cattle start to get dearer and everyone is keen to start to secure a few numbers.”

Mr Foote said store cattle are around $100 more than they were a few months ago, which is good for the breeders who produce those weaner cattle.

“Breeders haven’t been getting enough in the last six months or so, but traders have been doing okay,” he said.

Livestock agent David Phelan said he has seen this much money in the past at this time of the year.

“Our worst problem is we haven’t been getting quite enough money for our trade cattle and as a result, the margin for the fat market hasn’t been as much as it could have been,” he said.

Mr Phelan said the outlook for beef cattle was good according to Meat and Livestock Australia.

“But we have seen them make predictions before, and then within a small period of time things have changed,” he said.

Going up: Landmark livestock agent Eddie Hams said prices for beef cattle have lifted, which is good news for local breeders.

Decade of dairy dedication out in other dairy regions demonstrates how highly regarded it is – it really works,” she said.

“GippsDairy’s had the pleasure of being the custodian of the Young Dairy Development Program which young

The Young Dairy Development Program (YDDP) will be hosting an AI forum at the Austral Hotel starting at 7.30pm on Wednesday, September 10.

The free event will be hosted by

YDDP South Gippsland and feature Michelle Axford, who is an extension and education manager with the Australia Dairy Herd Improvement Scheme, as well as a Gippsland dairy farmer.

Topics covered during the night will include genetics, bull proofs, genomics/progeny testing and sexed semen.

YDDP South Gippsland coordinator Penny Cooper said the

people want.”

“Appointing a Dairy Workforce manager has been a huge win for Gippsland dairy farmers, who have long needed assistance in employment issues from awards conditions to finding the right staff.”

Dr Auldist said GippsDairy is an asset for both the region and the

dairy industry.

“The board has passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated people who have all put their hands up to contribute to the industry,” she said.

“It’s been a dream job to work for an organisation that makes a real difference to Gippsland’s most important industry.”

FOR SALE Jersey Bulls 2 year old $1200.00-$1300.00

LANDMARK LEONGATHA Eddie Hams 0407 414 235

FORTHCOMING DAIRY SALES Farewell: Dr Danielle Auldist is leaving GippsDairy.

Up to date with AI FARMERS wanting to get the latest information on artificial insemination need to head to Korumburra this Wednesday night.

farmers started in 2001.

Last year, 37 events were run with WestVic Dairy for a membership of 1200 young dairy people. It’s driven by its grass roots committees so everything they organise hits the mark for what young dairy

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“I sincerely hope she is not lost to the dairy industry, which needs people like Danielle to help us remain one of the great milk producing region’s of the world.”

Dr Auldist said she hoped GippsDairy would continue to be a force for positive change in the industry, and would build on the good work done during and before her time with the organisation.

“GippsDairy listens to farmers about the needs for their businesses.

There are 20 projects and activities that fill gaps in information, education or assistance and that have made a real difference to the bottom line of farmers,” she said.

Dr Auldist cited the growth of the Focus Farm program, the Young Dairy Development Program and the development of GippsDairy’s Labour Project as some of the most significant achievements of the last decade.

“Focus Farms is about farmers helping themselves with GippsDairy providing funding and know-how to bring it all together.

The fact it’s being rolled

night was a must for anyone who wants to learn more about AI. “This is such a complex subject that changes all the time with developments in science and technology,” she said.

“I’d urge any farmers who are interested in AI to come along for what should be an informative and entertaining evening.”

Anyone who wants to attend should call Penny on 0428 889 337.

FOR SALE Hardi 18ft Boom Spray 600 litre with reel Asking $2,750 inc GST 0418 561 290

Tuesday Sept 9 – 58th Annual All Breeds Bull Sale VLE Leongatha 11:30am start on dairy bulls Friday Sept 12 – Clearing Sale Dairy Herd Warragul A/C S. & V. Tweedle, A.I. Bred, high ABV herd Top 2% Australia – 10am sharp Friday Sept 19 – Warragul Bi-Monthly Dairy Sale, 11am Friday Sept 26 – Clearing Sale Dairy Herd Warragul Details later issue Friday Oct 3 – Warragul Bi-Monthly Dairy Sale,11am Friday Oct 10 – Clearing Sale Dairy Herd VLE Leongatha. A/c G.D. & R. L. Trease Friday Oct 17 – Warragul Bi-Monthly Dairy Sale,11am Friday Oct 24 – Clearing Sale Dairy Herd VLE Leongatha, details later issue

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After 11 years managing the not-forprofit research and extension organisation, Dr Auldist is taking a well earned break before setting off on the next stage of her career.

“It’s been an honour and a privilege to work in an industry full of such dynamic, committed and innovative people.

Growing up on a farm, I’ve always admired the smarts needed for dairying as well as the strong work ethic,” she said.

“During my time at GippsDairy I have witnessed significant change in the industry, with an ever increasing emphasis on efficiency and productivity on the farm.

“I’ve got no doubt Gippsland dairy farming is in a better state than it was a decade ago because of farmers’ willingness to embrace change, educate themselves and share information with each other.”

GippsDairy chairman and Boolarra dairy farmer Matt Gleeson said Dr Auldist had given her all to the organisation and to the Gippsland dairy industry.

“They say if you want something done, give it to a busy person – well for more than 10 years, that person has been Danielle Auldist,” he said.

“She has combined her academic background with a can-do approach, innovate thinking and just plain hard work.

“No matter what the issue, she would always ask ‘what is the best decision for Gippsland dairy farmers?’.”

Mr Gleeson’s predecessor, Longwarry dairy farmer John Versteden, was equally effusive in his praise for his former executive officer.

“Dairy farmers can tend to think that no-one works as hard as they do, but I can tell you that Danielle could match us all,” he said.

“She has a real passion for the dairy industry and has been instrumental in helping to develop research and extension in Gippsland.”

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DAIRY leaders have paid tribute to Dr Danielle Auldist, who is stepping down as executive officer of GippsDairy.

For further details contact selling agents Korumburra – 5655 1133 Warragul – 5623 4744

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situations vacant

FIND YOUR PAST TUTORIAL ON “Find my past” Family History Program 7.30pm

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

situations vacant

RELIEF MILKER wanted 5 afternoon milkings a week. Some weekend work at times. Must be reliable and have experience. In the Mardan, Mirboo North area. Phone Lucas 0429673068.

WANTED milker for and week Leongatha 9292.

Casual relief weekend work days. Flexible.

North. 5668-

Leongatha Public Library

5662 5555

For more information please ring Matt Coleman 0404 097 525

YEAR 12 CLASS OF 1994 LEONGATHA SECONDARY COLLEGE

20 Year Reunion Held at Leongatha RSL October 18 – 8pm

South Gippsland Shire Council

Senior Valuer

$30 PER PERSON Contact: Wendy Kozak wendydavid@ozemail.com.au Facebook: LSC Class of ’94 *20 year Reunion* Also invites those who didn’t complete Year 12

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DUMBALK RECREATION RESERVE Notice is given of a

To be held at DUMBALK RESERVE on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 commencing at 7.30pm The purpose of this meeting is to nominate no less than three (3) or more than nine (9) persons as the Committee of Management for the Dumbalk Recreation Reserve for a term of three years. The current committee’s term will expire on September 25. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night. Nominations from women are encouraged.

Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Environment and Primary Industries office or at the meeting.

For further enquiries please contact the Secretary, Nicholas Hill on 0418 129 981.

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SHARE FARMER We are seeking a suitable share farmer for a high quality dairy farm with proven performance, located at Yannathan in Gippsland.

The farm is capable of milking 400 cows and has very good infrastructure including a 30 unit swing over herringbone dairy, automatic cup removers and calf rearing facilities.

A 3 bedroom, ensuite house is available and very close to school bus pick ups.

The farm is available from 1 October, 2014.

Required Share Farmer contributions: • 200 to 400 Dairy cows and young stock • Farm Machinery used to perform day to day duties • Labour

Come and check your ancestors

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OPEN DAILY 10AM- 5PM

• Casual position • $29.14 per hour + super • Supervision of school crossings across South Gippsland area All enquiries to Kerrie Russell, Local Laws Administration Officer on (03) 5662 9200.

Applications close by 5pm Wednesday 17 September 2014.

All applicants must submit an Employment Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Please refer to our website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au for further information and a position description.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICER

An exciting opportunity exists to provide leadership and direction to the dairy industry in Gippsland. More than 20% of Australia’s milk is produced in Gippsland making it the largest agricultural contributor to the local economy. GippsDairy invests in over 25 research, development and extension projects that address the priority issues of Gippsland’s dairy industry and its people. It also provides regional support to Dairy Australia and services to farmers including research, development, extension and education.

Reporting to the Board of GippsDairy, the Executive Officer will lead the business through its next phase.

The focus of the role is to manage the business including governance requirements, strengthen relationships with stakeholders and lead development of projects.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have an agricultural and business management background, enjoy working collaboratively with farmers, farmer organisations, government agencies and the private sector across a wide variety of issues.

Experience in the dairy industry, corporate governance, project management and financial literacy is preferred, as is a tertiary qualification in agriculture, natural resource management, business or a related discipline.

A competitive remuneration package is available.

To discuss further, request a position description or apply, please contact GippsDairy on 03 5624 3900 or email executiveassistant@gippsdairy.com.au or Ross Bawden on 03 9694 3835 or email RBawden@ dairyaustralia.com.au Applications close on Monday 22nd September.

Short listed applicants will be interviewed on Thursday 2nd October.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, September 9, 2014 - PAGE 39

situations vacant

DAIRY FARM POSITIONS FULL TIME / PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE ON 500 COW DAIRY FARM AT FOSTER Farm is well set up with good facilities.

Potential growth within position.

Applicants need to be honest, reliable and self-motivated, with good communication skills and a positive attitude.

House available on the property.

FOR FURTHER INFO PHONE 0419 388 877

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HAIRDRESSER

WANTED 2ND OR 3RD YEAR APPRENTICE CHEF OR QUALIFIED COOK

CHAINSAWS

BULLS FOR HIRE OR SALE

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1ST YEAR APPRENTICE REQUIRED FOR HAIR BAIRS Applications in writing to: Sandra Fleming 29 Bair Street Leongatha Enquiries phone 5662 4777

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FULL TIME POSITION AVAILABLE IN BUSY INVERLOCH CAFE / RESTAURANT Enthusiastic positive attitude is essential and willingness to learn.

Please phone 0438 060 933 or 5674 1188

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APPRENTICESHIP MARINE MECHANIC

Inverloch Marine is an established marine business specialising in the sales and maintenance of boats, motors and trailers.

FRIESIAN, ANGUS, HEREFORD, LIMO OR JERSEY All sound, young Hire or sale Phone 0447 331 762

We stock the largest range of chainsaws in South Gippsland, including - Stihl, McCulloch and Husqvarna

from $199

Professional repairs and services to all makes of chainsaws.

We also have a large range of secondhand chainsaws available.

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MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

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

Gippsland Southern Health Service is a dual-campus health service offering a diverse range of services in Nursing, Medical, Allied Health, Community Health and Aged Care, GSHS is large enough to assure career satisfaction and small enough to provide exceptional person centred care.

As an enthusiastic, committed health professional at GSHS you will: • Have a positive ‘can do’ attitude • Enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team • Like the challenge of a variety of caseloads • Enjoy gaining knowledge and continually improving clinical practice An opportunity has become available to expand our primary health services with the following positions:

Speech Pathologists Grade One 1.21 EFT available Part or full time candidates are encouraged to apply; new graduates welcome With the capacity and clinical scope to manage a variety of caseloads across inpatient, adult and paediatric outpatient, residential care and community-based teams, job satisfaction, clinical variety, and career development is a given.

COMMUNITY BASED POSITIONS: Occupational Therapist 0.42EFT Interest or experience in hand therapy preferred.

Physiotherapist 0.42EFT Interest or experience in group health promotion activities preferred.

The successful applicant will: • Have a passion for the marine industry • Communicate effectively in a team environment • Must have a ‘can do attitude’ Applications should be emailed to: robyn@inverlochmarine.com.au Phone: 5674 1502 for further details

ASSISTANT TO OFFICE MANAGER PART TIME

The Company – Debenham Australia Pty Ltd is a family owned company based in Leongatha, South Gippsland, specialising in the provision of soil, pasture and animal nutritional related advice and products.

The Position – will become available from October 2014 on a part time basis (initially up to two days a week). The position is to assist the current office manager. You will be reporting directly to the Office Manager as well as to the owners.

You will be responsible for day to day operations including client communication, filing, banking, purchase and sales orders, freight logistics and stock control.

The Person should have an understanding of the rural industry, an ability to work independently and in a team environment. We are seeking a person with sound computer skills (Microsoft Word and Excel) and cashbook skills with a preferred working knowledge of MYOB. An attractive salary package will be offered to the successful applicant.

A written application along with 3 references to be forwarded to the Office Manager by Friday 19th September to:

Social Work 0.21EFT Experience in health based practice essential.

All successful candidates will: • Have the capacity to further develop your clinical skills • Have clinical guidance from experienced senior clinicians • Enjoy a truly unique lifestyle • Provide exceptional service delivery in primary health GSHS also offers a comprehensive staff support program including education and mentoring support, orientation program and employee assistance programs.

Salary Packaging is also available to all staff including our rural and remote housing salary packaging benefit.

For more information about these opportunities, please contact Vivian Carroll – Allied Health Services Manager – 5654 2701 or email: Vivian.carroll@gshs.com.au Applications, including covering letter and CV, should be submitted to Brendan Kellow, Acting Human Resources Manager, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Private Bag 13, Leongatha, 3953.

Police check and working with children check is required.

All candidates must be members or eligible for membership to their professional organisation; including AHPRA registration where required.

Note: All Applications will be assessed upon submission.

PO Box 187 Compass Arcade, LEONGATHA VIC 3953 Tel: 5662 5317 Email: office@debenham.com.au Fax: 5662 5348

agistment AGISTMENT wanted urgently for quiet cows and calves. Ph: 5668-7234.

for sale FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

HAY: Small squares, excellent quality, shedded.

New season, $9 each. Can deliver, conditions apply.

Mardan 5664-1320.

HAY small squares $8, suitable horses, this season. 5655-2107.

LUCERNE hay and silage, 40 rolls of each, in Mirboo North area. Contact Joe 0428-585954.

for sale PENTIUM 4 COMPUTER 3GHZ, 1 GB memory, 160 GB hard drive, 19” LCD wide screen, DVD burner, keyboard, mouse, $150 or nearest offer. Phone 0409-813957.

meetings LEONGATHA BACK TO BASICS PLAYGROUP

The applicant would need to be prepared to undertake a 4 year apprenticeship including training. This is a full time position. Duties will include outboard motor and PWC service and repair as well as workshop operation procedures.

ALLIED AND COMMUNITY HEALTH POSITIONS

Very much loved 8 year old, big fluffy ginger cat named Garfield from Young Street, Leongatha 2-3 weeks ago.

Desperate for information on any sightings. Is timid. $100 reward Please phone 5681 2290, 5672 5581

AGM JAYCO 13’ POPTOP CARAVAN Full kitchen Single beds Very clean Good rubber Pull out awning, as new Easily towed with 4 cyl car. $5,900 ONO Contact John or Stella 5662 3278

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SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417530662.

ALPACA SALE Mini breeding packages, 1 male, 2 females. Any reasonable offer considered. Pets also.

Phone 5664-4460. Email kb3956@gmail.com

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 5681-2261.

EWES with lambs. Dorper ‘Roslynmead’ bloodline, Wiltshire ‘Gracelyn’ bloodline, $150 - $300.

Leongatha South. Ring 5664-3281 or 0400511554.

Thursday September 18 7.45pm AT LEONGATHA RSL

used vehicles Affordable cars at drive away prices

SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804

Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com NOTE: drive away means no more to pay.

All on road costs paid.

FREE CAR REMOVAL Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal All machinery Bins provided

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593 HOLDEN CAPRICE 2001, white, ex limo. Reg. until Nov. YUZ362. Runs well, cracked w/screen, $3,000.

0419-897322.

wanted ANTIQUE bottles Stone Ginger Beers, marble bottles, coloured soda syphons and Demijohns with merchant names.

Cash paid. 5231-3796 or 0448-943498.

Leongatha 5662 4191

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

bereavement thanks JOYCE KELLY and family would like to thank everyone for their kind thoughts, cards and beautiful flowers on the sad passing of John, a dear son and brother.

in memoriam KEE - James Victor (Vic).

Passed away 11.9.97 KEE - Rodney John.

Passed away 30.4.1958 Forever in our hearts.

Thelma, Bill, Greg and families.

MARSHMAN - Tony.

29.8.1968 - 13.9.2000 Thinking of you every day, miss you all the time.

Our love to you.

Dad (dec), Mum, Suzi, Peter, David and Jai. McLEOD - Tony.

15.2.61 - 7.9.08 Six years ago on Father’s Day you passed away. You would have been so proud of the newest addition to our family, beautiful Indi Rose.

Never more than a thought away, Loved and remembered every day.

Miss and love you always, Kez, Brent, Jaim, Zac and Indi, Ben and Kase. XXX PEACH - Lydia Hilda.

16.9.1915 - 13.9.2007 Love is a power greater than death.

Our beautiful Hildy, we miss you so much.

Barb, Peter, Nat, Rory and Paul; Paul, Vicki, Steele and Bede.

deaths AVAGE - Norm.

Brother-in-law of Harry and Marj Prosser, uncle of Geoffrey (dec) and Dianne, Leon, Bev and Geoff Coulter.

Sadly missed.

BIRKENBEIL - Walter Alex (Bob).

Born 29.8.1923.

Passed away peacefully August 28, 2014.

Husband of Amanda (dec).

Father of Yolanda, Antoinette and Walter, and their partners Collin, Charles and Diane.

Opa to Nikki and Simone.

Great grandfather to Taylah and Jhett.

Brother of Dijn. Uncle of Olga, Linda and John.

Dearly loved by our families in the Netherlands, Canada and Spain.

A dear, gentle family man.

Devoted, wise, humorous and respectful.

We’re ever grateful for your adventurous spirit and kind heart.

All our love.

Ruste in vrede.

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Phone Matt 0401-194601.

work wanted HOUSEWORK Excellent references, Leongatha area. Ph: 5662-3259.

GOW - John Ferguson.

(VX65752) The President and members of Korumburra RSL regret the passing of their esteemed member and extend deepest sympathy to the family.

Lest We Forget

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deaths JEFFRIES - Alan.

Players, members and committee of LFNC are saddened by the passing of Alan Jeffries.

Alan was a long time supporter and faithful servant of the Leongatha Football Netball Club. Alan was only recently advised that he was to be granted life membership of the club.

A hard fought battle, but now at peace.

Our sincere condolences to Shirley, Troy and Akiko, and Dean and Kelly.

LOCKIE Danielle Margaret (Elly).

Result of accident on Monday, September 1, 2014.

Late of Mirboo North.

Loving daughter of Helen and Shane, Mick and Tania.

Adored sister of Damien and Gemma.

Special thanks to the Mirboo North community for their love and support.

Funeral details will be announced in a later edition.

PENALUNA - William Edmund (Bill).

Passed away at Grandridge Lodge, Mirboo North on Tuesday, September 2, 2014. Aged 84 years. Late of Boolarra.

Son of the late Edmund and Myrtle Penaluna.

Brother of Florence, Beryl (dec), Olive and Richard (dec).

Much loved uncle of Garry, Sonja, Wendy, Veronica and Peter and their children.

Please see later paper for funeral details.

TAYLOR - Rolf.

Born 28.11.30.

Passed away peacefully at Gladstone Hospital, suddenly on the 31.8.14.

Late of Leongatha.

Dearly loved husband of Ruth.

Loved father of Faye and Steve, Glenys and Jamie, and Janine.

Wonderful Pa of Chris and Kase, Alyce and Dan, Clint and Ness, Brooke and Danny, Crystal, and 3 great granddaughters.

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deaths TAYLOR - Rolf.

28.11.30 - 31.8.14 Much loved father of Faye and Steve.

Loved Pa of Chris, Kasie, Alyce and Dan. Loved Papa of Jemma and Georgia.

We couldn’t say our last farewells, Or even our last goodbyes, You were gone so suddenly Dad, And only God knows why.

The tears in our eyes wipe away, but the love in our hearts and the cherished memories will last forever.

Love you Dad. XX TAYLOR - Rolf.

Dear Dad We can’t believe you have gone. You were always there to help us. Thank you for being the best dad, we will miss everything about you and our Sunday coffees together.

Love always and forever, your daughter Glenys and Jamie.

Pa, you have been one of the biggest influences on our lives, there won’t be a minute, hour or day go by that we won’t be forever grateful for everything you have taught and done for us.

Love Clint and Brooke.

Forever in our hearts.

Glenys, Jamie, Clint, Vanessa, Brooke, Danny and Mahalia.

TAYLOR - Rolf.

Loved and respected brother-in-law of Val and Ken, uncle of Trevor and Carryn, Allan and Nena, and families.

Will be sadly missed.

WARD - Jim. 16.6.1948 to 7.9.2014 Passed away suddenly and peacefully on Sunday.

Much loved husband of Christine, father of Charlie, Mary and Kim. Much loved Pop of 12 grandchildren.

Will be deeply missed.

funerals TAYLOR - A Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Mr Rolf Taylor will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Peart Street, Leongatha on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 commencing at 2pm.

A Committal Service for burial will precede the above service at the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery commencing at 1pm.

deaths

Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

St Lawrence Netball Club awards ST Lawrence Netball Club held its presentation day on Sunday, August 24. The pres-

entations marked a successful season enjoyed by all players.

The club is excited by the number of young and

enthusiastic players coming through the ranks.

A Grade Best and Fairest, Emalie Gordon. Runners-up, Julie Bloye and

Under 15: back row from left, Melissa Busana, Maroon Best and Fairest; Madison Wright, Blue Best and Fairest; Olivia Winchcombe, Maroon Most Improved; and Lucy Greaves, Maroon Coaches Award. Front row from left, Elysha Stephens, Blue runner-up; and Brielle Cox, Maroon Best and Fairest.

Phil Smith.

C Grade Best and Fairest, Sharron Stephens.

Runners-up, Jaime Tuckett and Jess Foreman.

Under 15 Maroon Best and Fairest, Melissa Busana. Runner-up, Brielle Cox. Most Improved, Olivia Winchcombe. Coaches Award, Lucy Greaves.

Under 15 Blue Best

and Fairest, Madison Wright. Runner-up, Elysha Stephens. Most Improved, Georgia Blogg.

Coaches Award, Harriett Steenholdt.

Under 13 Best and Fairest, Tahlia Hill. Runner-up, Ruby Box. Most Improved, Audrey Lamers. Coaches Award, Kate O’Brien.

Under 13: from left, Kate O’Brien, Coaches Award; Tahlia Hill, Best and Fairest; and Audrey Lamers, Most Improved.

Trophy lures cyclists THE 2014 road season concluded with trophy races for both Seniors and Juniors.

Racing was once again around the Pound Creek circuit.

Whilst last weekend the seniors had a scratch race, this Saturday was a handicap.

The seniors raced for the Lex Watt Trophy whilst the juniors raced for the Watchorn Trophy.

The Father’s Day weekend appeared to play havoc with the entries, however, with a couple of visitors to help make up numbers it was a good spread of riders who contested the Senior race.

Brett Franklin had Daniel Strauss riding with him off scratch and they were giving a four minute start to a quartet including Ben Meadley who was having his first race of the season.

There were five riders on seven minutes and a further trio on limit at 14 minute.

After the first lap (24km) it was the four minute bunch who had made the biggest move having almost caught the seven minute bunch and with the limit riders in sight.

The scratch duo was struggling to make inroads into the handicap.

At the end there were eight riders contesting the sprint and a clear win went to Ben Meadley in 1.21.33min.

Next home was Austin Timmins followed by Neil White, Davis Supple, Kevin Feely, Harrison McLean, Kerry Pritchard and Colin Maninveldt.

Brett Franklin was next home in ninth and fastest time at 1hr 20min.55 with co marker Daniel Strauss taking 10th spot.

In the Junior race over 20km it was Bernadette Fitzgerald on scratch with a duo on 30 sec, one at two minutes, a rider on eight minutes and younger brother Thomas on limit at 14 minutes.

The juniors had the benefit of the senior riders coming past to give them a bit of encouragement.

However, the lure of the trophy had them all working harder. ] Oliver has ridden a minute quicker than the previous week and rounded up Thomas on the Pound Creek Rd to take out the trophy race.

Thomas held on for second whilst Grace and Alex, who also rode a minute quicker than the previous week, had the leaders in site but had to settle for a sprint for third.

Alex took a narrow edge for third plus Fast-

est Time 43.32min.

Bernadette missed the co-marker from last week and was a minute slower in fifth whilst last week’s winner was brought undone by the handicapper.

Stuart Smith has been competing in the National Road Series Tour of Gippsland.

Stuart had a fourth in the first stage at Warragul, a win in the second stage King of the Mountains and was in a good place.

However, the fourth stage from Sale to Port Albert

saw him delayed by a fall and time loss to put him out of contention.

The club also wishes Junior Thomas McFarlane and Austin Timmins the best of luck for the National Road Titles next weekend, to be raced at Toowoomba QLD. Thomas races in the Under 17 section whilst Austin is in the Under 15 division.

Next weekend the Club has scheduled a Sunday training ride from 9.00am at the Outtrim reserve. All riders welcome.

Pound Creek leaders: from left, second Austin Timmins, winner of the Lex Watt trophy Ben Meadley and third Neil White with Junior rider Oliver McLean winner of the Watchorn trophy.

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Veteran players: from left, over-80s players Tas Haywood and Ewan Coulter received their veterans’ pins from Leongatha Bowls Club.

Leongatha WEDNESDAY, September 3 saw again a very small number of bowlers take to the greens for the midweek social bowls.

Only four teams, 12 players, with the winners being the team of J. Pendergast (s), J. Embleton and L. Wilson on two wins plus six.

Friday evening, September 5 saw some 50 plus members at the club’s opening dinner who enjoyed a three course meal thanks to the club’s catering team Trish McCormack and team.

The night’s MC was Rod Jackson, director of the men’s bowls, who on behalf of the board chairman welcomed all present.

Several highlights of the evening was the presentation of the footy tipping winners, the winner on 143 being Ian Todd, second place saw three tie for the spoils, Bev Coulter, Jo Runciman and Garry Vansinderan with 141, and third place went to Faye Turner.

The other highlight was the presentation to two members of the 80 years veterans badges from Bowls Victoria by the regional representative Mrs Marg Pearson to Ewan Coulter and Tas Haywood. This did not mean that they had been members or bowling for 80 years,

it is an achievement award received for members who are aged 80 years and over. Well done Ewan and Tas. Saturday, September 6 saw the club’s official opening day in action for season 2014-15.

Prior to commencement of the proceedings all present stood for a minute’s silence as a mark of respect for the passing of club member Rolf Taylor whose funeral service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, September 9 at the Leongatha Uniting Church.

In line with tradition the kitty was rolled by life member Mrs Ellie McIntyre followed by the first bowl by the 2013-14 club champion Mr Rod Jackson.

Ten triples teams plus two pairs teams took to the greens in very pleasant spring weather, with the winners on the day being Alan Easterbrook (s), John Richards and Glenis Emmerson with three wins plus eight. Runners-up were the team of Ian Todd (s), Mary Jepson and Delma Dean with three wins plus four.

Sunday, September 12 at the Korumburra Bowls Club there will be a markers / measurers / umpires training day between 10am and 3pm.

Please let John McVeigh know as soon as possible if you wish to attend. John can be contacted by phone 5658 1908 or

Inverloch Men’s Pairs: from left, winners Tim Hancock and Bob Jones.

Opening day: from left, Ewan Coulter, Harry Forrester, Ollie Crouch, Graeme Elliott and Don McIntyre at Leongatha Bowls Club. mobile 0407 094 965.

For Leongatha ladies there will be a ladies briefing day on the second Monday of each month at the club, 9am start, with a roll-up at 10am.

On Saturday, September 20 a pennant practice day is to take place at Phillip Island and if any member wishes to attend please make sure you place your name on the list in the clubrooms.

The next monthly triples day is Wednesday, September 24 with a 9.30am start and BYO lunch.

Round one of the ladies pennant is Tuesday, September 30, with the first round of men’s pennant to start on Saturday, October 11.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Korumburra Volleyball Round 8 results A Grade: Warriors drew Golliwogs (1:1) 25:22, 11:25, 4:12.

Bugs drew Champions (1:1) 25:18, 19:25, 13:14.

B Grade: HELP defeated Hopefuls (3:0) 25:11, 25:9, 25:10.

Chargers defeated Shark Bait (3:0) 25:12, 25:5, 25:14.

T.N.T. defeated Panthers (3:0) 26:24, 25:8, 25:17.

Inverloch ladies

Wednesday

Leongatha bowls: from left, Les Wilson, Fay Turner and Mark Coulter at Leongatha Bowls Club’s opening day.

Buffalo indoor ON Wednesday, September 3 saw 15 players on a nice night to bowl, which saw three teams of four and one of three.

We played three games of eight ends with eight bowls.

There was a countback fourth and third places.

In fourth (LWL) 12 ends, four shots, skipper Rod McConchie, Joyce Occhipinti, Kevin Robinson and Tony Thornton.

Third (LLW) 12 ends plus seven shots, skipper

Toni Heldens, Mary Tumino, Dudley Harrison and Andrew Hanks for one game.

Second (WLW) 12 ends, skipper Joe Occhipinti, Glenys Pilkington, Illene Tiziani and Peter Heldens.

First (WWL) 13 ends, skipper Charlie Tumino Peter Tiziani and George Bentley.

The first game Joe 10-5 and second Charlie 14-2, third Toni 12-5.

We hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

Names in by 7.15pm please.

Newhaven College on target

By Tayla Kershaw

POWLETT Darts Association invited schools to the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club for the fifth Gippsland Inter College Dart Shield Challenge last Tuesday.

Ten schools were invited to attend. Secondary colleges from Wonthaggi, Leongatha, Newhaven and Korumburra accepted the challenge.

Beginning at 9.30am teams of students at least 15

years of age competed for the champion title.

Finger food and soft drinks were supplied to all player compliments of the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club.

The female highest score and highest peg trophy was won by Leongatha’s Chloe Tebbutt.

The male highest score trophy winner was Newhaven’s Aaron Edwards.

The highest peg male winner was Korumburra’s Barney

Kent.

An encouragement trophy was given to Newhaven’s Jason Ng.

Newhaven Secondary College was the victorious school on the day with 72 points, winning $600. Wonthaggi Secondary College

came in second with 60 points, winning $400.

This was Newhaven College’s first win in the Gippsland Inter College Dart Shield Challenge, having come in third last year.

Wonthaggi Secondary College has seen victory in the past, having come first in 2011.

All schools are welcome back to compete next year.

Winning team: back from left, Jon Bulbulian, Luke Anstey, Joel Pierra, Jack Taylor, Harley Giles, front from left, Aaron Edwards and Jason Ng from Newhaven College won the Dart Shield Challenge for 2014 with 72 points.

Girl power: from left, Leongatha Secondary College’s Kayla Beaton, Chloe Tebbutt and Brianna Hooten-Shandley were the only girls to compete in the fifth Gippsland Inter College Dart Shield Challenge last Tuesday. Chloe Tebbutt won both the highest score and the highest peg trophies in the women’s section of the Dart Shield Challenge.

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SATURDAY, September 6 Men’s Pairs, normally a Thursday event during the Pennant season, was moved to Saturday this week only because of building activity on the scheduled day.

Twenty four players enjoyed two 12 end games before retiring to the clubroom to watch the second half of the Sydney versus Fremantle AFL elimination final.

Winners: Tim Hancock (S) and Bob Jones, 35 points.

Runners-up: Brian Hensley (S) and Jim Scott, 34 points.

Mens Pairs returns to Thursday on September 11.

Names in by 11.30 am for a 12.30 start.

Runners up: the Wonthaggi team, from left, Liam Lawrie, Jayden Mendola, Steve Wallace, Tommy Miller and Jared Waite came in second at the Dart Shield Challenge with 60 points.

WEDNESDAY, September 3, the first Ladies Day of the season was held under sunny skies which brought out the bowlers.

Nicely attired in their bowls uniforms after a winter of mufti wear we congratulate the winners of the day Cynthia Hensley, Yvonne Kee and Chris Gillman.

Good work to the runners-ups, Ivy Sheppard, Lola Marsh and Joan Hitchen.

We welcomed our Very Special Ladies who enjoyed catching up with friends.

These ladies were treated to a mouth watering spread of sweets and savouries to acknowledge their past contributions to the club as well as help celebrate the start of a new bowling season.

Next Wednesday, September 10 there will be a skills practice held at 10am.

All welcome to participate whether you plan to play Pennant or not.

This will be followed by our Ladies Social Bowls from 12.30pm.

Travelling Jack will be at the club on Monday, September 15 from 11am.

Now is the time to get your bowls wardrobe in order.

Remember that the VLBA logo cannot be worn for Pennant, Division or State events from this season.

There will be a pre-Pennant practice match held at home on Tuesday, September 16.

Roll ups from 9.30am to start play at 10am. Mufti.

The Special General Meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 16 at 7.30pm.

All Affiliated financial members are urged to attend.

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

SEPTEMBER Time

10 WED

11 THUR

12 FRI

13 SAT

14 SUN

15 MON

16 TUE

height (metres)

0534 1229 1807

0.39 1.54 0.45

0052 0635 1320 1903

1.57 0.37 1.60 0.32

0149 0728 1406 1955

1.65 0.37 1.64 0.23

0243 0815 1450 2043

1.70 0.38 1.64 0.18

0332 0900 1531 2129

1.70 0.41 1.62 0.17

0420 0944 1612 2213

1.66 0.45 1.58 0.20

0507 1025 1651 2255

1.59 0.50 1.51 0.26

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

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13 & Under: Right, premiers - Meeniyan & District and Runners Up – Mirboo North Meeniyan & District Players: Jemma Caithness, Stuart Bright, Brigid Johnson, Hannah McEwan, Kate Marshman, Tamarra Laruarda, Fleur Timmins, Holly Degaris and Jaslin Fisher.

Mirboo North Purple Players: Chloe Maxwell, Miki Hilliar, Lilly Worsfold, Sienna Falkingham, Ashliegh Poland, Elissa Barry, Jasmin Brand, Abbey McColl and Lily Maxwell.

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13 & Under: from left, Elissa Barry - Equal Runner Up Best & Fairest, Jaime Chila - Best & Fairest, Jaslin Fisher - Equal Runner Up Best & Fairest, Britney Thomas - Equal runner-up Best & Fairest

Town wins A Grade THE sun was out and so were the crowds to watch some nail biting LDNA netball grand finals, particularly in the juniors.

15 & Under Premiers Mirboo North: pictured are, Mary Gourlay, Sarah Francis, Abby Rob, Toni Brand, Elissa Barry, Lucinda Palmer, Felicity Poland, Jasmine Brand, Ashliegh Brand and Heather Littlejohn coach.

C Grade: premiers Meeniyan & District Blue, from left, Erika Pocklington, Alanna Bright, Kirsten Mowat, Sarah Sauvarin, Rebecca Mangafico, Genieve Scholte, Bree Kane and Eloise Scholte.

B Grade: Premiers - Mt Eccles White and Runners Up - Mt Eccles Navy.

Mt Eccles White Players: Julia Lomas, Brooke Jones, Carly O’Malley, Caytlin Gale, Cayli Lane, Rebecca Anderson, Nicole Lomas, Trudi Horskins and Nikki Stockdale (injured).

Mt Eccles Navy Players: Sarah Zerbe, Kirby Mileto, Jodie Jans, Kylie Kenzie, Claire Anderson, Beck Harland, Sarah Perry and Sharon Spencer.

A Grade: premiers - Town Green and Runners Up - St Laurence’s.

Town Green Players: front row, Mellissa Beardsworth, Erin Baudinette, Stacey Witton, Michelle Chandler, Belinda Whiteside, Tracey Miles, Samantha Smith, Emma Smith, and Kyla Beardsworth.

St Laurence’s Players: back row, Emalie Gordon, Julie Bloye, Anna Patterson, Danielle Jones, Angelina Dunlevie, Phil Smith, Melissa Neil, and Karen Ginanne.

It started with the 13 & Under, with Meeniyan & District and Mirboo North Purple, neck and neck at each of the sirens.

At three quarter time both teams were even on 22 goals, it wasn’t until midway through the last quarter Meeniyan found some momentum and snuck away for the 6 point win.

Final Result (13 and Under): Meeniyan & District 34 defeated Mirboo North Purple 28.

Next to step up were the 15 & Under and the crowd wasn’t disappointed, at quarter time there was 1 point the difference.

In the second quarter Mirboo North took an early lead of 6 goals. Neither team was giving up and across the next two quarters Town Black narrowed the margin each quarter. It was an impressive game to watch.

Final Result (15 and Under) Mirboo North 33 defeated Town Black 30.

In the C Grade grand final we saw Meeniyan & District Blue take on Mirboo North.

These two teams throughout the season have had brilliant matches and Saturday’s grand final was another of those.

However on the day Meeniyan & District Blue were to strong and came away convincing premiers.

Final Result (C Grade): Meeniyan & District Blue 59 defeated Mirboo North 27.

The B Grade grand final saw Mt Eccles White verse Mt Eccles Navy. Mt Eccles Navy started off convincingly with a 3 point lead at the first change, however at half time the tables were reversed with Mt Eccles White 3 points in front. It was a hard fort battle by both teams and right up until midway through the last quarter it was anyone’s game, however Mt Eccles White found some well needed goals and took the game

with a 6 point margin.

Final Results (B Grade): Mt Eccles White 43 defeated Mt Eccles Navy 37.

The day completed with the traditional battle for A Grade premiership title between Town Green and St Laurence. This was a brilliant game of netball to watch, with exceptional skills and precision on the court by both teams. On the day it was Town Green that didn’t miss a beat and as a result took out the premiership title with an

11 point win.

Final Results (A Grade): Town Green 47 defeated St Laurence 36.

Overall, it was an exceptional weather for the grand final day players, organizers and spectators.

Best & Fairest recipients were presented with their awards and life members, executive of the association and umpires concluded the day with afternoon tea. This was a brilliant completion to the winter season.

15 & Under: Chelsea Hofman – Best & Fairest, Madie Wright – Runner Up Best & Fairest

C Grade: Helena Brew - Best & Fairest, Heather Littlejohn - Runner Up Best & Fairest.

Open Section: from left, Sarah Zerbe - Equal Runner Up Best & Fairest, Michelle Chandler - Best & Fairest, Emalie Gordon - Equal Runner Up Best & Fairest.

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Down to the wire

TWO matches were decided by a solitary goal in the preliminary finals of Alberton Netball on the weekend.

In the 13 and Under match MDU came back from a seemingly impossible position to defeat Fish Creek by one goal while in C Grade Korumburra Bena defeated Tarwin by just one goal in a fantastic game.

The stage is now set for some epic grand finals at Meeniyan this Saturday, and best wishes to all teams.

13 & Under

MDU v Fish Creek Strong start from both teams, each succeeding with their first centre passes. Fish Creek got the first break as a result of some nervous passing from MDU. Its transition down the court was very smooth and Paris Rogers seemed to be on fire today in GA. MDU’s WD Ella Harris gave her team the lift it needed breaking a centre pass and getting the ball into their tall goaler’s. Scores Fish Creek 8 to MDU 7.

Fish Creek got a break on the first centre pass of the second quarter but it was not long until MDU recovered the ball and tied the game up. MDU’s roll of goals seemed to continue from there, taking control of the game with five consecutive goals. Fish Creek’s circle defenders were making it hard for MDU’s goaler’s but it showed terrific patience and control.

MDU 15 to Fish Creek 12.

Anyone could have mistakenly thought they were watching an older age group with the calibre of play that was on display by both teams in such a high pressure match. The third quarter was Fish Creek’s turn to fire up, levelling scores early.

Fish Creek’s GD Ella Schauble was all over everything, earning her team the opportunities it needed but not before MDU’s Holly McEachern gained the ball back in GK enabling it to hold the lead 21 to Fish Creek 18.

The fourth quarter was really unsettled and scrappy from both teams, as the pressure from this tight match seemed to be getting to all. The crowd stepped up to get behind their teams with scores all tied up with minutes to go. Fish Creek got an essential break to go three goals up but out of nowhere MDU fought back in the dying seconds to win 27 to Fish Creek 26.

15 & Under

Korumburra Bena v Foster Foster came out to play today taking an early two goal lead after a couple of missed scoring opportunities. The tall hands of Kor-Bena presented a challenge for Foster to overcome but it had plenty of opportunities to get the ball back with poor passing from Kor-Bena.

Foster’s WD Jayden McGlead was all over every pass taking Foster into the second quarter with a 7 to 4 lead.

Both teams settled well into this quarter with a few changes brings fresh legs on to the court and a few different combina-

tions. After goals going with the centre passes for majority of the quarter Kor-Bena stepped up and tied the game up. Foster’s GS Melissa Vanin was draining shots from anywhere to keep her team in the game, as too was Maddi Dixon from Kor-Bena. Foster 12 to Kor-Bena 11 More changes occurred with coaches trying to find those winning match ups and combinations, these ones seeming to go in favour of KorBena early. Foster settled and found the lift it needed to take hold with minutes to go in the quarter, leading 16 to 12 going into the last.

Foster going back to its starting seven and Kor-Bena finding the combination they needed to display the best netball of the game. It was Fosters accurate shooting that enabled them to hold onto their lead despite many attempts from Kor-Bena.

Final scores Foster 23 Korumburra Bena 19.

17 & Under

Dalyston v Fish Creek Dalyston broke the first couple of centres and their goaler’s were working extremely hard to get the ball but timely misses kept Fish Creek in the game. Dalyston 10 to Fish Creek 5.

Fish Creek came out firing in the second with lots of the ball, great rebounding and accurate shooting getting scores back to level. Pressure under the Dalyston ring continued to cause turnovers, with mistake galore due to the difficult combination of nerves and the will to win. There was a great tussle between McRae and Dankert in the centre. Dalyston scored the last couple to lead 14 to Fish Creek 10.

Both GD’s came out to dominate in the third, having a lot of the play. Fish Creek once again fought hard to bring the scores to 16 a piece. Dalyston found another gear to edge ahead but Fish Creek kept its head to keep the margin at a minimum. Dalyston 21 to Fish Creek 20.

Dalyston made a couple of big changes going into the last, which seemed to work well early. Dankert from Fish Creek made some timely intercepts to keep them in the game with only two goals to make up. Dalyston settled late to take the win 28 to Fish Creek 25.

C Grade

Korumburra Bena v Tarwin Even start to the game with both teams driving hard down the court. Some anxious moments from the Tarwin attack saw Kor-Bena take an early lead. Tarwin’s attack seemed to be crowded whereas Kor-Bena seemed to be open allowing it opportunities for movement.

Kor-Bena 9 to Tarwin 6.

Tarwin came out much more confidently, relaxing to soon be within one goal. Play continued to be tight and physical, neither side allowing the other to take control. Accurate shooting from Kor-Bena goaler’s despite the tight Tarwin defence saw Kor-Bena take a

three goal lead halfway, which it retained until the end. KorBena 17 to Tarwin 14.

Tarwin made some changes at half time looking for some fresh legs. This seemed to open its game, with more movement down the court. It scored the first six goals and took the lead for the first time. There was a great tussle in both circles between shooters and defenders.

Kor-Bena seemed to steady again and regained the lead briefly. Very close battle Tarwin 23 to Kor-Bena 22.

Game continued at an intense pace. It was very physical, everyone wanting the ball.

Kor-Bena seemed to settle and took a four goal lead with a very vocal crowd behind both teams. Tarwin came back with very tight defence and good rebounding, desperate for the win. Fantastic game enjoyed by all! Kor-Bena 30 to Tarwin 29.

B Grade

Inverloch Kongwak v MDU A nervous start from IK saw MDU take an early lead. However IK regrouped and scores went with the centre passes.

Inaccurate gaoling from MDU saw IK take a mini lead. Quick passes between the goaler’s and accurate shooting saw IK take the lead further by quarter time 14 to 3.

Play on court is very even with MDU’s gaoling percentage letting it down. IK capitalising on this maintaining its lead despite some spectacular defence from MDU. After an injury break MDU made a positive change between WA and C. This seemed to give them more drive through the centre.

MDU tried everything to close the gap with a defensive press, give and go passes and patience in the circle but were unable to reduce the margin. IK 24 to MDU 14.

IK came out full of confidence after the long break.

Fresh legs from both teams in the centre court area. IK’s goaling percentage continued to be high rarely missing from anywhere. Inaccurate passing from MDU saw IK increase its lead 38 to MDU 23.

Both teams made further changes and MDU through everything at IK. Some creative passing from new GA Jane saw them get back three goals but IK in a strong position stuck to its game. MDU kept fighting with some great defensive work saw the margin reduced.

IK 47 defeating MDU 38.

A Grade

Dalyston v Phillip Island

great long bombs. The intensity from Phillip Island increased, the noise became louder. Phillip Island was right back in it and kept on coming, but Dalyston wouldn’t have it! Strong holding in the goal circle and strong arms in defence saw it retain their lead at half time. Dalyston 22 to Phillip Island 17.

Dalyston came at Phillip Island early increasing its lead but Phillip Island kept coming back at them. The Phillip Island GA was in everything and the whole team was lifted by its chanting cheer squad. Just when Phillip Island got within two goals though Dalyston got on top again to extend its lead 31 to 23.

Phillip Island swapped its defenders for the last quarter and displayed lots of encouragement towards each other to lift. Dalyston steadied, but Phillip Island wouldn’t give up.

Beautiful shooting from Phillip Island GS from everywhere,

despite Dalyston defenders making it extremely hard work with tight, physical defence.

The game was intense! Phillip Island was decreasing Dalyston’s lead five, then four and the crowd was totally involved now. The umpires were calm.

In the end Dalyston kept steady and won by a reasonable margin. A great game!

Dalyston 43 defeating Phillip Island 34.

Results Preliminary finals Saturday, September 6 A Grade: Dalyston 43 d Phillip Island 34.

B Grade: MDU 38 lt Inverloch-Kongwak 46.

C Grade: KorumburraBena 30 d Tarwin 29.

17&Under: Dalyston 28 d Fish Creek 25.

15&Under: Korumburra-Bena 19 lt Foster 23.

13&Under: MDU 27 d Fish Creek 26.

Two steps ahead: Dalyston goal defence Tess Angarane out in front of her weary opponent in the A Grade netball preliminary final on Saturday.

Mirboo North netballers triumph MIRBOO North Tigers A and B Grade netball teams completed an undefeated season by taking out the Mid Gippsland League Premierships.

B Grade met Morwell East in a close encounter that kept Mirboo North on its toes right up until the final minutes of the game. An injury to Steph Mueller in the second quarter meant that MN had to use their bench early. The girl’s persistence prevailed with a seven goal margin at the final siren.

For the third consecutive year, Mirboo North B Grade beat Morwell East to come out premiers. Scores were Mirboo

North 49 defeated Morwell East 42. Best On Court: Louisa Pratt.

Team: Mirjam Geisler, Rachael Vansittart (captain), Stephanie Mueller, Louisa Pratt, Katrina Pocklington, Gabriella O’Loughlin, Kim Shiels, Louise Rogers and Aleisha Loh. Coach: Angie Rogers, Team Manager: Leanne Taylor A Grade has dominated the season but Boolarra wasn’t going to let them have an easy go of it. With the game seesawing throughout, the scores were level when the final siren sounded.

Seven minutes were played at each end in time on and if scores were still level, the game would continue until there was a two goal margin. The girls fought hard, kept reminding themselves of the

hard work they had done throughout the season to get them to this position and led by one goal at the end of the time on period.

It has been six years since A Grade has won, and it was under Ebony Best when they did that in 2008. With the return of Ebony and co-coached by Jessie Holland, the girls vowed this was going to be their year. Final scores Mirboo North 52 defeated Boolarra 51. Best on Court: Abbey Nash.

Team: Ebony Best and Jessica Holland (coaches), Danielle Hilliar, Alice Pratt, Emily Loh, Abbey Nash, Amy Hoghton and emergency player Aleisha Loh. Team manager: Angie Rogers.

A Grade winners: back row from left, Libby Pratt, Angie Rogers, Ebony Best, Emily Loh, Aleisha Loh and Abbey Nash. Front row from left, Alice Pratt, Jess Holland, Danni Hilliar and Amy Hoghton.

Dalyston came out to play!

Lots of encouragement from all players on the court, quite a noise really! Phillip Island steadied and came back at them. There was a real physical tussle between Phillip Island GA Kate and Dalyston GD Tess, lots of holding of space (basically pushing and shoving). Very tight defenders from all players on court. Dalyston 14 to Phillip Island 8.

The desperate play continued into the second quarter.

Both shooters have found the ring from just within the circle,

Gippsland netball Semi finals Saturday, Sept 6

A Grade: Morwell 24 lt Sale 36, Traralgon 29 lt Moe 31.

B Grade: Traralgon 38 d Moe 37, Morwell 30 d Bairnsdale 20.

C Grade: Traralgon 28

d Morwell 23, Moe 36 d Sale 26.

Under 17: Moe 27 lt Traralgon 29, Maffra 28 d Sale 22.

Under 15: Traralgon 45 d Moe 26, Maffra 24 lt Bairnsdale 25.

Under 13: Maffra 40 d Wonthaggi Power 30, Moe 30 lt Traralgon 32.

B Grade winners: back row from left, Louise Rogers, Louisa Pratt, Angie Rogers, Mirjam Geisler, Rachael Vansittart, Kim Shiels, Stephanie Mueller. Front row from left, Leanne Taylor, Katrina Pocklington, Gabriella O’Loughlin, Aleisha Loh.

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SPORT | GOLF Donald, Craig Nuske, Ken Wardle, Glen Marsham, Doug Clemann, Nick Lafferty, David Barrack, Peter Jaspers, Merv Stubbs, Denis McDonald and Ian Murchie.

Last Tuesday’s Par Competition was sponsored by Cafe Tsunami in Inverloch.

Andrew Smith, playing off 17, took the honours with a very good score of two over.

Geoff McDonald took out the NTP on the fourth and 16th holes.

Other NTP’s went to Russell Williams on the seventh and it was good to see Peter Waters back after injury to be closest on the 14th.

DTL: Graham Spruzen, Geoff McDonald, Mick Oli-

Leongatha ladies

ONCE again ideal weather prevailed for the September Monthly Medal on Wednesday.

Thirty two women competed which enabled the field to be divided into three grades.

If there are more than thirty six competitors another grade is added. Twelve women opted for the nine hole event.

Wendy Parker had a day out winning the September Monthly Medal, A Grade with 88/13/75 and a nearest the pin.

Toni West just managed to get her nose in

ver, Brian Fennessy, Michael Thomas and Ian Murchie.

Manna Gum at Broadbeach in Inverloch sponsored Thursday’s Stableford Competition in which Mick Oliver had a big day out.

As well as winning the daily Competition with 38 points in a countback from Peter Hobson, Mick also took out two of the NTPs at the fourth and 16th holes.

The other NTP winners were Keith Finney at the seventh and Ian Barlow at the 14th.

Balls DTL: Peter Hobson, Peter Walsh, Ian Barlow, Colin Bear, Andrew Smith, George Alexander, Peter Hartigan, Norm Hughes, Chris

front to take out the scratch event with 87.

Loris Clark won B Grade with 105/26/79 on a count back from Helen Mackenzie.

Barb Miller with 117/38/79 won C Grade.

Sharyn Rayson took out the putting competition with 29 putts.

Down the line balls were won by Helen Mackenzie with 79 net, Trish Owen 80, Julie Howard, Coral Gray and Fay Quilford 83, Val Brydon and Wendy Brown 84 and Marea Maher 85 net on a count back from two others.

On top: from left, Wendy Parker (Monthly Medal winner and A Grade) Loris Clark (B Grade) Toni West (Scratch) Barb Miller (C Grade).

Fiesta One: from left, runners-up Pat Pease, Dot Stubbs, Di Grimmond and Marg O’Halloran.

Fiesta Two: left to right, winners Sue Bowler, Loris Clark, Wendy Parker and Coral Gray.

Great Opportunity for junior golf

Leaver and Trevor Steer.

The McMicking Plate for the five best rounds on medal day is drawing to a close with only one round remaining in October.

Malcom Legge still leads the way with a total of 366.

The only other players in contention are Jon Smith on 370 after his round of 68 on Saturday and Geoff McDonald on 373.

The Top Gun competition sponsored by Craig Hams of BJS Insurance in Wonthaggi is getting very interesting with the better weather producing better scores.

It only takes one good round to qualify but that needs to be 36 points or better at the

Toni West and Wendy Parker won the nearest the pins.

Twelve women played in the nine hole competition.

Jan Bissett won the nine hole competition with 17 points.

Hannah Martin and Marion Chalmers both won a ball down the line with 14 points and 11 points respectively.

Our Country Teams representatives Rebecca Thomas, Toni West and Sharyn Rayson were congratulated at presentations.

On Friday the Leongatha Golf Club women hosted a Spring Fiesta Irish 4BBB. The weather did not disappoint the organising committee in which sixty four women from district clubs competed.

This particular Irish version of the game required three of the four scores to be recorded.

Obviously the three best scores.

Loris Clark and daughter Sue Bowler (very new to the game) combined well with Wendy Parker and Coral Gray to win with 110.

Marg O’Halloran and Di Grimmond from Wonthaggi Golf Club combined with locals Pat Pease and Dot Stubbs to take out the runnersup prize.

Nearest the pins were won by Di Grimmond on the fourth, Linda Brown on the seventh, and Toni West snaffled both the 14th and 16th holes.

The Meeniyan Golf Club team made up of Heather Poletti, Jan Roberts, Nerada Schulte and Marilyn Mc Somebody won a ball down the line with a score of 103.

Shirley Welsford, Julie Howard and two very handy visitors from Foster Golf Club, Val Soderland and Barb Warren, were next in line with 102.

Wonthaggi Golf Club’s team of Marg Ryan, Jan Beaumont, Jan Jeeves and Chris Hamilton earned a ball with a score of 97.

Next in line were the Korumburra team consisting of Joan Peters, Norrie Little, Julie Hislop and Betty Thomson with 94.

Also on 94 were Val Brydon and Nancy Sperling with visitors Linda Brown and Faye le Page from Meeniyan Golf Club.

Saturday, September 6 winner: Fran O’Brien 107/32/75 Down the line balls: Coral Gray 82 net, Dot Stubbs 83 net.

moment to be amongst the 19 qualifiers for the November shoot out.

Woorayl Thursday

A SMALL but quality field of 12 players greeted the starter on Thursday with the winner being the very consistent Graeme Calder with a great score of 38 points.

The Shed Boss easily claimed the trophy from ball winners Alan McEachern 34 and Graham Challis 33.

The unlucky Bo Fiek missed out on a ball on a count back.

Jim Baum hit a ripper into the 17th to collect the nearest the pin trophy.

Saturday Another day of fine weather on Saturday tempted 36 players into a round of golf at Woorayl with the course presented in fantastic condition as usual.

Thanks Greenkeeper Greg, your efforts and those of your volunteer helpers are not going unnoticed and are appreciated by all of the members.

The trophies for the day were provided by long serving members John and Ash Hickey.

Thanks for your support guys; it is certainly appreciated by the club.

The A Grade winner was Ross Winkler who played a stellar round of golf to compile a great score of 38 points and claim his first ever win in A Grade.

Well done Rosco.

Now you have shown you can mix it with the elite players of the club.

The winner of B Grade, also with 38 points, was Eddie Poole making a welcome return to form after a lengthy period away from the winners’ circle.

Well done Ed. Russell Moyes collected the trophy in C Grade with a fairly average score by his standards of 33 points, proving you don’t have to have a fantastic score to win; you just need to be better than the rest in your grade.

Well done Moyesy.

Balls down the line went to Brian Hogan 37, Gary Young 35, Peter Burgess 34, John Hickey, Graeme Calder 33, Ivor McLennan, Craig Poole 32.

Nearest the pin on the 8th was Peter Burgess who hit a rip snorter of a shot to 30cm and was unlucky not to hole out for his second hole in one.

A Grade winner Ross Winkler claimed the NTP on the 17th.

To cap of his day Rosco’s group also collected the spoils from the ball raffle.

Next week’s event is a two man Ambrose, so don’t forget to organise a partner.

Nearest the Pins: eighth and 11th, Shirley Thomas, 17th Marg Tuckett.

Putting: Shirley Thomas with 30 putts.

Next week is our President and Captains’ Day. Please bring a plate of food to share.

Wonthaggi ON a glorious Saturday we played the September monthly medal.

A Grade winner and monthly medal was D. Vanagtmaal 69 net, B Grade J. Burke 69 net and C Grade L. Cooper 73 net.

Balls down the line: J. Wintle 71, D. Tiley, R. Yann 72; K. Jamieson, K. Loughran, G. Dicks, B. Fennell 74; B. Howard, A. Cubbon, I. Murrells, S. Adams, D. Birt, G. Jeeves, P. Brusamarello, G. Crawford 75; P. Furborough, N. Burne, K. Ridout, R. Johnson 76.

Nearest the pin: 2nd D. Wilson, 8th J. Wintle, 13th P. Magnussen, 17th E. Vanagtmaal.

Putting: G. Ryan 27 putts.

Our annual general meeting is on Tuesday, September 16 at 7pm. All members are welcome and trust you will all attend.

Grand final Saturday is an 8am shotgun start to put your names down and I will allocate which tees you are all hitting off.

With championships just around the corner please remember the first round will be a seeded draw for the top 16 players in handicap order starting at 11am. The second round will be seeded the same way being the top 16 scores.

I hope you all have a terrific week and I look forward to seeing you all on the course soon.

Good luck to Dalyston in this week’s grand final, let’s go boys, 2014 is certainly your time to shine.

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Wonthaggi ladies

A LOVELY bright spring day for the September Monthly Medal stroke day greeted the 25 players last Wednesday.

It was lovely to see some players return to enjoy a round of golf again.

As it was a stroke round and playing the tees from the back markers made for lots of concentration.

There was no luxury of putting the ball in your pocket and walking to the next tee.

A lost ball meant returnN ing to the tee and reloading; yes, you Marg Johnson, on the eighth!

There were some good rounds played and as the conditions were still soft these girls can hold their heads up high as the course gave no assistance.

The best round of the day was played by Jan Jeeves who has got her new driver working well and with 89 (16) 73 net earned her A Grade and the September Monthly Medal.

It was a very steady round and after nearly hitting out of bounds on the fourth she recovered to hold her round together.

The B Grade winner wearing her lucky shirt was Margie O’Halloran with a lovely 97 (23) 74 net, only one shot off the medal, a good round.

C Grade was won by Anne Poulton 106 (30) 76.

A very good round for this time of year.

Other notables: Birdie and Pro Pin on the eighth, Anne Tschiderer; Birdie (nearly holed) and NTP on the 17th, Marg Johnson; best scratch score for the medal round, Marg Johnson 85; putting with a remarkable 26 putts, Kathy Geyer BDL: J. Jeeves 73, M. Johnson 74, M. O’Halloran 74, A. Poulton 76, J. Loughran 76, A. Tschiderer 76, C. Yann 77, D. Miller 79 c/b.

Woorayl ladies

ANOTHER beautiful and sunny day for our September Monthly Medal.

With scores improving, our medal and A Grade winner was Shirley Thomas with a good score of 87 (13) 74 net.

B Grade went to Jo Fennell with a nice score of 109 (35 ) 74 net.

Down the Line: Lois Young 78 net, Jenny Riseley 80 net and Chris Perrett 81 net on a count back from Ann Grist.

The best: from left, Veronica Park (A Grade and Monthly Medal) and Faye Smallman (B Grade).

Meeniyan ladies

WEDNESDAY, September 3 was Monthly Medal day and the beautiful weather brought out the best on the day.

All the ladies enjoyed the day.

Sponsor for the day was Nancye Hammet.

A Grade and Monthly Medal: Veronica Park with 77 points. B Grade: Fay Smallman with 80 points. Best Nine: Jan Trease with 38 points. Putting: Veronica Park with 28 putts.

DLB: Lyn Jennison 85 points and Nancy Hammet 86 points.

Friday September 26, School Holiday Program Juniors: 7-13 yrs, 10-30am to 2-00pm Driving / Putting Lessons and a 5 hole team event. $30 inc. lunch.

Sunday September 28, Ogilvy/Appleby Junior Tournament: Open / U16 / U14 ,18 hole Event for Boys and Girls $30 inc. lunch U15 / U11 ,9 hole Event for Boys and Girls $20 inc. lunch

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SATURDAY’s Monthly Medal Stroke Round saw Jon Smith (17) have a very good score of net 68 to take out the Medal, the A Grade Comp and the Super Comp.

B Grade was won by Andy Bassett (19) with a net 75 and Peter Hobson took out C Grade with net 73.

Chris Leaver had the best scratch score of 79 in a countback.

NTP: Fergal Connon on the fourth, Chris Leaver on the seventh, Ian Murchie on the 14th and Geoff McDonald on the 16th.

DTL Balls: Chris Leaver, Tom Williamson, Phil Cox, Russell Williams, Geoff Mc-

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thestar.com.au Korumburra THERE were 45 players on Saturday, September 6 for a stroke monthly medal (C.N.M.T.) competition, with trophies by Ken and Tim O’Neill.

Goyne (handicap): P. Johnson 71 net.

Parry (scratch): L. Guilfoyle (3 hcp) 74.

Junior: T. Marotti (3 hcp) 73 net.

A Grade: P. Johnson (8 hcp) 71 net on countback J. Solly 71, C. Clements 71, L. Guilfoyle 71, S. Hislop 72, N. Perks 73, T. Marotti 73.

B Grade: G. Bull (18 hcp) 72, M. Deleeuw 73, J. Wilson 73.

Nearest the pin: 1st P. Hornibrook, 7th C. Clements, 10th N. Perks, 13th G. Bull.

Tuesday’s winner was M. Webb 34 pts and Thursday’s winner was C. Clements 39 pts.

Notices: Grand final day 10am shotgun start, free pie and a pot for anyone in the tipping. SGDGA 4BBB stroke September 14 at Korumburra. Singles knockout September 28.

Meeniyan SATURDAY was Monthly Medal day. The A Grade winner with a net 71 was D. Gregg (23) and P. Johnston (14) was runner-up with 73.

The B Grade and Monthly Medal winner with a net 69 was L. Cope (32) followed by R. Hannay (25) with 73.

Balls to B. McKnight, W. Reilly and L. Hemphill, all with 76.

The pro-pin was won by J. Wilson and the putting by I. Warman with 26.

The member’s draw remains unclaimed with the absence of D. Finnegan.

Tuesday’s Stableford event was won by W. Bullock (16) with 35 points on a count back from B. Dewar (15).

Best nine to G. Fitzpatrick and NTP to A. Kuhne.

Thurday’s small field saw a win to F.Stalker (25) with 37 points.

Runner-up was C. Stewart (24) with 36 points.

Best nine to P. Johnston and NTP to R. Hannay.

Mirboo North Thursday

Stableford: Glen McCaf-

ferty (24) 42pts DTL: G. Shandley 39 points, P. Chapman and J. Taylor 38 points .

Saturday Monthly Medal: Ritchie Robbins (18) 72 net.

Star Medal: Ritchie Robbins (18) 72 net.

A Grade: Paul Woodall (8) 74 net.

DTL: P. Stimson 73 net, J. Hughes 74 net, N. Bracecamp 74 net, S. Duff 75 net and K. Duncan 75 net.

NTP: 4th R. Robbins, 6th T. Bradshaw, 13th R. Robbins, 16th S. Duff.

Eagles: Joe TAYLOR 2nd shot on 1st.

Flag Day: A Grade: M. Payne. B Grade: R. Robbins.

C Grade: P. Sanderson.

Mirboo North ladies MONTHLY Medal.

Winner: Lynne Winderlich,108 (34) 74 Net. NTP: 4th Sue Traill.

Count putts, Barb Stimson.

Foster THE golf course has really been enjoying the fabulous

weather conditions we have been experiencing and glorious conditions greeted golfers for the Stableford competition on Thursday September 4.

Peter Dight carded the day’s best score with 38 points.

DTL: John Mathers and Noel Black.

NTP: Lloyd McKenzie and Noel Black.

Also on Thursday John Warren moved through to the final of the Singles Knockout with a five and four win over Lloyd McKenzie.

John will play the winner of Jim Freeman and Norm Cooper.

Friday, September 5: The Friday Friendly, saw a small field compete in glorious conditions in a Stableford.

Peter Dight continued his good form winning with 19 points.

DTL: John Mathers.

NTP: Lloyd McKenzie and Peter Dight.

Saturday, September 6: Saturday was the Monthly Medal Stroke event sponsored

by Pat McKay. Brilliant weather greeted the golfers with a good sized field teeing up.

The tussle for the Medal was another close encounter with two players posting 68 net.

It came down to a count back with Phil Schofield edging out John Warren.

The A Grade winner was John Warren 83/15/68.

The B Grade and Medal winner was Phil Schofield 84/16/68.

The scratch winner was Kris Drangsholt with 74.

The Putting was won

by Kris Drangsholt with 27 putts.

DTL: Greg Cox 79/9/70, Noel Black 80/8/72, Kris Drangsholt 74/0/74, Norm Cooper 85/11/74 and Cam Downing 81/7/74. NTP: Trevor Jones, Geoff Prue, Norm Cooper, Kris Drangsholt and Kris Drangsholt.

In other events, John Warren continued his red hot form to take out the Frank McKenzie trophy, defeating Andrew Naylor seven and five in the final.

In the Singles Knockout semi final, Norm Cooper defeated Jim Freeman to advance to the final against John Warren.

Members and golfers

draws The winner of the draw was Paul Robertson who was not present.

The draw will jackpot to $650 this coming Friday.

The Saturday golfers draw was won by Lester Rootsey who was not on hand to collect the $420.

Jackpots to $440 next week.

Brian Robinson was the winner of the card draw to collect the six pack of beer.

Coming events: Thursday, September 12, Par; Friday, September 13, Friday Friendly; Friday, September 13, Members Cash Draw 6,30pm - 8pm, $650; Saturday, September 14, Two Person Ambrose, Phil Schofield Trophy; Saturday, September 14, Golfers’ Cash Draw 5,30pm, $440; Tuesday, September 17, Stableford.

Thursday, September 18, Annual General Meeting.

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Tigers roar Big win: Last Wednesday, Joan Peters was the winner in Division 1, as well as Korumburra’s Monthly Medallist.

Korumburra ladies

EIGHTEEN girls played in the Stroke and September’s Monthly Medal event last Wednesday with the House of Golf sponsoring the day.

Although the weather was cool, it remained fine, with some glimpses of sunshine.

Congratulations to Joan Peters who was the winner in Division 1 (0-21) and the Monthly Medallist with a great score of 94(19)75.

Julie Brannaghan was close behind Joan and runnerup with 95(19)76.

Division 2 (22-45) was won by Carie Harding 104(24)80 and runner-up was Kath Welsh 108(26)82.

Heather Grist was nearest the pin on the first and Julie Brannaghan was the only one to stay on the 13th green.

Balls Down the Line went to Judy Webb 78 net, Barb Walker 79 net, Norrie Little 80 net and Lee Clements 81 net.

Lee was also the Scratch Score winner.

Thanks to Jenny Blackmore for bringing the delicious soup which was enjoyed and appreciated by the golfers for lunch.

The raffle was won by Joan Peters and Betty Yann.

Lee was able to make use of the new lectern which was kindly provided be Marg Harper.

This enables our Ladies captain support for the book work and notes necessary during presentations and will be very useful.

Next Wednesday players are asked to arrive about 9 -9.15am for a round of Canadian Foursomes with Dot West supplying trophies for this event.

Lunch will be supplied by non-committee members prior to the Associates AGM due to commence around 2.30pm.

The 18 hole Doris Chambers Foursomes is on September 24th so please indicate your availability by writing your name on the sheet.

Many thanks to the wom-

en who were able to attend the working bee last Monday to tidy up the garden beds.

Beryl has planned another date, Monday, September 15, around 9am, so if you are able to spare a couple of hours your help would be appreciated.

Eight ladies travelled to Leongatha Golf Club to play in a teams’ event last Friday.

One of our teams (Joan Peters, Norrie Little, Betty Thomson and Julie Hislop) won a Ball Down the Line but the other group did not fare so well.

Last Saturday, six women played a Stroke event in magnificent weather.

If the golf wasn’t so good, then it was well worth just the walk amid the park-like setting and perfect conditions.

Lee Clements won with 89(13)76 net and Marg Harper was runner-up with 113(34)79.

Lee also won the Scratch Score.

No one managed to have a nearest the pin.

On Saturday, September 27 there will be a social event incorporating the Grand Final/Tipster’s Day. The AFL match will be viewed on the big new screen at the clubhouse.

Those who were in the Footy Tipping Competition are eligible for a pie and pot on the day, with all others most welcome to attend.

There is no entry fee and food will be available to purchase.

On that day there will be a shot-gun starting time at 10.00am for the Saturday Golf competition, allowing players to be finished golf prior to the AFL match.

The Social Committee is holding a musical afternoon on Sunday, September 28, 1.30 till 4.30 pm.

The cost is $20 which includes afternoon tea and entertainment by The Hoffmans.

If you are able to attend, please add your name to the list in the club house or contact David on 0408 515 622.

AFTER languishing at the bottom of the ladder for the majority of the season the Tigers have turned their year around to gain a grand final appearance.

The Tigers overcame a disappointing Hawks team by a convincing 20 points, with Arthur Grabham the hero winning all his three sets, capably supported by team-mates Frank Dekker and Brayden Krohn who all dug deep when it counted.

For the Hawks Jason Richards tried hard and produced a solid singles victory 15-11 and Ian Cole probably tried one too many drop shots.

The Tigers take on gun side the Bombers in the grand final which is now loaded with interest. Can the Tigers keep winning?

In the B Grade preliminary final it was one way traffic, with the Blues too good for the Bulldogs.

Ben Ryan was the hero of this match, striking good form at the right time of the year.

Ben won all his sets as did team mate Craig Holt and the Blues look ready to take out the grand final next week.

The Bulldogs have had a consistent season and can be pleased with how far they h ave come.

Glen and Leanne certainly enjoyed playing together and maybe greater success awaits next season.

The presentation dinner is on September 13 at the Leongatha RSL beginning at 6.30pm.

Results

A Grade: Tigers 4/102 d Hawks 2/82.

B Grade: Blues 4/72 d Bulldogs 0/46.

Allambee Mirboo and District Tennis THE annual meeting was held last week.

All clubs were represented and Leongatha is the host club for the 201415 season.

Frank Dekker is president, Marge Barter secretary, Rhonda Newton treasurer and Mary Jepson score secretary.

B Grade will be with four players, two ladies and two men. The format

is still being decided by the committee.

This season grades are to be sections - Section 1, 2, 3and the season starts on October 4. Time out over the Christmas / new year .

Tournaments are January 10 and 11, Leongatha is the venue for tournaments and most of the finals. We are so lucky to have a venue liek this available.

Everyone is hoping for a good season of tennis.

The Convict Cup: from left, Gordon Giles and Nanette Meredith, winners of the inaugural Norfolk Island Convict Cup.

Another sporting prowess for Leongatha THE Leongatha Croquet Club is very proud of one of its relatively new players, Nanette Meredith winning, with her partner Gordon Giles from Queensland, the Convicts Cup from Norfolk Island.

Nanette and her partner played 16 games and they did not lose one of them a brilliant effort.

On presentation night all 32 teams of two players each gathered in their convict uniforms for the announcement of the final winners.

Nanette and Gordon were each presented with a beautifully handmade trophy which has a small croquet mallet and hoop on top of a Norfolk Island pine board.

The head of the mallet was made from over 200 year old timber.

It was the inaugural tournament so the

trophy that stays on the island, a replica of the island itself, made in Norfolk Island pine, proudly exhibits Nanette and Gordons’ names as the first winners ever.

Leongatha Croquet Club is planning to have a garden party at Thelma and Graeme Arnup’s property at Outtrim on November 29, a date to be put in the diary.

There will be stalls, a raffle, lunch/afternoon tea will be provided with your entry ticket, and even a small croquet lawn, where fun games are to be played.

Good luck to the one pennant team we have entered this year - they are starting play next week.

Anybody wanting to play croquet is most welcome to come and join in Wednesday or Saturday afternoon.

There are plenty of mallets at the club and you only need to bring yourself.

You will be most welcome.

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Alberton League team of the year

Team of the Year: from left, Cam Stone (Stony Creek), Joel Sinclair (MDU), Josh Toner (Foster), Dylan Clark (IK), Matt Schrek (Dalyston), Ash Snooks (Fish Creek), Shane Urbans (Fish Creek), Brent Fitzpatrick (K-Bena), Paul Paterson (K-Bena), Michael Hopkins accepting for James North (K-Bena).

Chris Andres the Alberton League Best and Fairest Honoured ranks

ROB Best was inducted as a Life Member of the Alberton Football Netball League at the League Best and Fairest Vote Count on Saturday night.

Best and fairest: Chris Endres from Kilcunda-Bass was voted the Alberton Football Netball League’s premier player 2014.

Rob Best played approximately 500 games with the Foster Football Club and the Alberton Football League.

He played Junior football with the club and then First’s and Second’s in most positions.

Best loved to kick a goal and he played mainly in the centre and in the forward line.

He coached the Foster Juniors and was an administrator for AFL Junior Clinics and over the years held many positions with the administration of the Foster Club including president.

As an original employee of the Foster Mirror and later the owner of the newspaper, Rob Best provided valuable support to the AFL and clubs in producing the AFL’s Follower magazine which has been quoted as “one of the best football/netball publications in country Victoria.”

The C Grade netball Best and Fairest win-

ner with 22 votes was Tarwin’s Rachel Cameron. Runner-up was Taylah Staples (Korumburra Bena) with 21 votes.

The B Grade Netball Best and Fairest, Rachel Millar (Inverloch Kongwak) with 24 Votes was attending a wedding in WA and not present to accept her trophy.

The runner-up with 21 votes was Stony Creek’s Kelsie Schelling with 21 Votes.

Reserves Football’s Best and Fairest was Dalyston’s Dale Brown with 24 Votes.

The runner-up was Kilcunda-Bass player, Nathan Milton with 20 Votes.

Korumburra Bena’s Matt Edwards was the Reserves leading goal kicker with 65 Goals.

In A Grade Netball, Kara Wogan Browne – Fish Creek – 27 and Tess Angarane – Dalyston – 27 drew for Best and Fairest with Korumburra Bena’s Christie Hillberg the runner-up with 23 Votes, Senior’s Best and Fairest with 25 votes was Kilcunda Bass Football Netball Club’s Chris Endres from Dalyston’s Brad Fisher with 22 votes.

The league’s leading goalkicker, Kael Bergles from Kilcunda Bass (71 Goals)

Life service to football: Life Member Rob Best with league president John Schelling.

• WONTHAGGI TABLE TENNIS

Chettie’s team takes off IN a thrilling A Reserve table tennis match last week Chettie’s team (Daniel and Sam Chetland and Rory Gow) continued on their way, still undefeated.

They had a 5-3 win over Ramp it Up (Paul Dwyer, Matthew Kent, Archie Paxton) and now have a clear four point lead in the number one spot. Ramp it Up had not lost a game before this match.

With two weeks left before the end of the first round the teams and leading players are beginning to even out.

A Grade top team Daffodils (Luke Anstey, Sebastian Vethanayagam) had some help last week when Sebastian was away. Jonathon Yang filled in and the team had a close 3-2 win over Number One (Michael Ede, Bryan Hoghton).

B Grade team Reptiles (Darcy Allamby, James Britt) are four points up in the top spot with B.A.M. (Max Duff, Beau Allamby) coming in second. Rory Gow is leading player. Three others are close behind (James Britt, Hayden Brown and Max Duff).

Junior Coaching is booming with new and enthusiastic young players turning up from 6pm to 7pm on Thursdays at the Table Tennis Centre. So-

cial table tennis - Thursday afternoons 1pm - 3pm. The Table Tennis Centre is also open from 5.30pm on Mondays for working adults wanting to fit in a social game.

Ladders

A Grade Daffodils ................... 12 13 (68) Inverloch .................. 12 13 (58) Spitfires .................... 12 11 (58) Hit it On ..................... 8 12 (60) Combi’s ....................... 8 9 (52) Number One ................ 4 9 (47) Sevens (bye) ................ 4 8 (41) A Reserve Chettie’s Team .......... 16 20 (78) Juicy Legends ........... 12 21 (75) Ramp it Up................ 12 20 (74) The Terrors (bye) ....... 8 19 (70) First Timers Rock......... 4 15 (72) Tripper Snippers ........... 4 14 (60) Smashers ...................... 4 12 (48) B Grade Reptiles ..................... 16 15 (32) B.A.M. ...................... 12 14 (30) Bandicoots.................. 8 10 (25) Premier Players ......... 4 7 (15) The Dominators .......... 4 8 (20) The Vipers ................... 4 8 (19) The Dominators .......... 4 5 (14)

C Grade netball: Best and Fairest runner-up, Taylah Staples (Korumburra Bena) with 21 votes and the winner with 22 votes, Rachel Cameron (Tarwin).

B Grade netball: Runner-up, Kelsie Schelling (Stony Creek) with 21 Votes.

A Grade netball: from left, equal Best and Fairest, Tess Angarane (Dalyston) with major sponsor Alex Scott’s Paul Dunlop and Christie Hillberg (Korumburra Bena).

Netball Team of the Year: from left, coach Cath Chester, Olivia Cope, Jacqui Snooks, Tess Angarane, Christie Hillberg and Andrea Thorson.

Matt Edwards: the Reserves leading goal kicker from Korumburra Bena.

Leading players

A Grade Justin Licis ......................... 9 (38) Michael Ede ....................... 7 (29) Bruce Harmer ..................... 7 (28) Case de Bondt .................... 6 (26) Dick Holwerda ................... 6 (26) A Reserve Sam Watson........................ 8 (25) Daniel Chetland ................. 7 (23) Paul Dwyer......................... 7 (23) B Grade Rory Gow ........................... 7 (15) James Britt ......................... 6 (14) Hayden Brown ................... 6 (13) Max Duff ............................ 6 (12)

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A day to remember The Tigers refuse to lose REIGNING premier, long-priced underdog and crowd favorite, Mirboo North, miraculously defeated Newborough by a point, to claim the Mid Gippsland grand final at Ronald Reserve, Morwell East, on Saturday.

The only change to Mirboo North’s winning preliminary final team against Boolarra, was the return of Dane McGennisken, who replaced the injured Brian Waters.

Although Mirboo North had lost to the Doggies by the staggering total of 241 points in its three previous

GRAND FINALS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 SENIORS Mirboo North 12.15.87 d Newborough 13.8.86 Mirboo North goals: Kallum Nash 2, Matthew Holland 2, Timothy Traill 2, Shane Peters 2, Damien Turner 1, Jack Robertson 1, Daniel Taylor 1, Liam Nash 1.

Mirboo North best: Liam Nash, Shane Peters, Jacob Nash, Timothy Traill, Tristan Salerno, Kristopher Berchtold.

Newborough goals: Glenn Michie 3, Adam Kennedy 3, Michael Gelagotis 2, Anthony Battista 1, James Todd 1, Luke Webber 1, Thomas Wilson 1, Stuart Robertson 1.

Newborough best: Chris Hancock, Andrew Philip, Mitchell Stanlake, Adam Kennedy, Stuart Robertson, Thomas Wilson.

THIRDS Mirboo North 12.9.81 d Newborough 10.6.66 Mirboo North goals: Thomas Taylor 6, Zachary Fayolle 1, Riley Oddy 1, Jeremy Salinger 1, Jordan Richards 1, Jordan Moro 1, Jesse Buxton 1.

Mirboo North best: Isaac Abas, Thomas Taylor, Zachary Fayolle, Wesley Graeme, Samuel Pratt, Jeremy Salinger.

Newborough goals: Joshua Pearce 4, Bailey Young 2, Ty Georgiou 1, Joshua Bland 1, Anthony Rosato 1, Bradley McColl 1.

Newborough best: Luke Molesworth, Daniel Somerville, Dylan Brooks, Joshua Pearce, Luke Mulqueen, Joshua Bland.

2014 encounters, club insiders always felt the mighty Tigers could land another back-to-back flag, if the 52 cards and two jokers in the deck, all fell their way.

In an emotion charged day for MNFNC, it also won the Thirds football and A and B Grade netball premierships.

Each member of Mirboo North’s four teams wore two black armbands in support of the families of local teenagers, Emily Watson and Danielle Lockie, who recently died in separate road accidents.

After winning 17 of its 19 matches under playing coach, Glenn Michie, Newborough’s third successive nail-biting grand final loss was a game it was never meant to lose.

Sadly for the Doggies, they let Mirboo North calculatingly reel in its 21point final quarter advantage.

However, as soul destroying as the Bulldog’s trio of defeats are, they still fall one short of the four grand finals in a row they lost from 1974 to 1977.

Enthralled spectators paid $29 242 at the gate to witness the MGFL’s third one point premiership decider.

Deep into time on in the final quarter, Shane Peters experienced every footballer’s dream when he put the Tigers in front after brilliantly marking a low, hamstring tearing pass from Jack Robertson.

Under extreme pressure, Peters calmly kicked a stylish 32 metre left foot drop punt over the goal umpire’s head to secure Mirboo North’s glorious victory and his first Senior premiership.

Peters also booted the first goal of the match that helped give the Tigers a 12 point lead at quarter time.

Mirboo North controlled most of the opening

term with steady marking and successfully used first choice options that limited Newborough to a single behind.

Dwayne Gunn, Alex Windsor, McGennisken, Daniel Taylor and Kris Berchtold were repelling superbly out of Mirboo North’s defence, whilst Tristan Salerno, Ben Ah Mat, Liam Nash, Jake Nash, Simon Busuttil and Josh Taylor were conquering the midfield.

The only sign of trouble for the Tigers came when star full back, Drew Gardener limped from the field with a match ending calf injury.

With the Tigers upping the ante forward of centre during the second term, goals on the run from Liam Nash, Tim Traill and Matt Holland, extended the lead to 32 points.

As half time approached, two goals from Michael Gelagotis, one of which came after a 50 metre penalty and the other from a free kick in the goal square, reduced Newborough’s deficit to 23 points at the long break.

A refreshed, revitalized and fired-up Newborough emerged from the change rooms and pushed Mirboo North’s resources to breaking point.

Within a minute, Stuart Robertson had Newborough’s third goal on the board, but Mirboo North’s Robertson answered immediately when Liam Nash burst out of the centre and hit him on the chest.

With Chris Hancock winning in the ruck, Robertson, Daniel Risol, James Todd, Rhys Jacobs and Thomas Wilson, became more proactive and suddenly, there were Bulldog jumpers running in all directions.

In the space of 10 minutes, the Doggies slammed on six more goals, including two from Michie, singles through Anthony Battista and Todd and a couple by Adam Kennedy.

After steadiers for the Tigers from Traill and

Clearance: Joe Brooks was a powerhouse ruck and teammates Liam Nash, Simon Busitil (38) and Josh Taylor await the tap.

On the ball: Josh Taylor played a key role in the midfield.

Damien Turner, Newborough snapped two more and led by 13 points at the last change.

Coach, Troy Hamilton enthusiastically encouraged his weary men to dig deep, run hard, fight to the end

and bring another premiership cup home to Tigerland.

A to-and-fro last quarter produced goals to Kennedy and Luke Webber for the Doggies, whilst a boundary line beauty from Daniel Taylor and two majors by

Cracker: Liam Nash used pace to get clear of his opponents.

Kallum Nash, reduced the Tigers’ deficit to six points.

Then Josh Taylor, unluckily, hit the right goal post high up.

Daniel Taylor was yellow carded for a collision with Rob Wilson, Peters

kicked the winning goal and the large yellow and black army went wild.

On this beautiful, sunny September afternoon, Hollywood couldn’t have scripted it any better for the mighty Tigers.

Thirds too lift the bar MIRBOO North won its ninth MGFL Thirds premiership when it hung on to defeat a fast finishing Newborough by 15 points.

The mighty Tigers began sensationally and had four goals on the scoreboard, before Brad McColl scrubbed one through for the Doggies.

Mirboo North’s fast play-on football, where it used quick and clean first option handball to run and spread, caused all sorts of problems for Newborough.

Unfortunately, Beau Linforth was an early casualty for the Tigers when he had to be assisted from the field with a severe arm injury that required surgery.

Isaac Abas was outstanding for Mirboo North with his big hit outs in the ruck and his brilliant follow up tackling

inspired his teammates.

Thomas Taylor provided an excellent marking target up forward and finished with six magnificent goals for the Tigers.

After its poor start, Newborough kept pace with the Tigers, by matching its six goals during the second and third terms.

Luke Molesworth, Daniel Somerville and the high-marking Josh Pearce, were all in red hot form for the Doggies.

Newborough made a determined run for victory in the last quarter, drawing to within nine points of the Tigers, close to full time.

A crucial overhead mark on the last line from Sam Pratt held the Doggies out, before Wes Graeme broke clear to kick Mirboo North’s 12th and final goal on the siren.

Victorious: the Mirboo North Thirds celebrate their premiership win on Saturday.

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netballers all representing the club.

The Reserves are hoping to go back to back after last year breaking through. The Bulldogs will contest its seventh grand final in a row, the third under coach Jimmy Kyle. They’ll be up against a rampaging Kilcunda Bass which is full of confidence after knocking off Phillip Island on Saturday.

Bulldog coach Jimmy Kyle said for the Reserves to make it was a fabulous effort considering the lack of numbers most of the season.

“It has been a really tight competition with any of the top four capable of winning. Hopefully we can make it two wins from three this Saturday,” he said.

“We have only played them once and that was early in the season and we were defeated; although we played a lot of thirds that day and had a pretty poor game.”

In the netball the Korumburra/Bena A Graders went straight into the grand final and will play against Dalyston. The Bulldogs have won one and lost won against Dalyston during the season so the clash could go either way.

Korumburra Bena is featuring in its third successive grand final and will be hoping for three in a row in premierships.

Coach and captain Christie Hillberg has featured and coached for the past three years and will be expecting a really hard contest against Dalyston.

The Bulldogs will also be hoping to win in both the B and C Grade netball teams. In B Grade the clash against MDU will be tough with MDU having won two of the team’s encounters this year before ‘Burra won the second semi.

C Grade will be on a high after defeating Tarwin by one goal and going through to meat IK in the grand final. Go Bulldogs!

Gemma Dixon GK/GD/C/WA Gem is an up and coming star and one to watch in the coming years. Her versatility on court make it easy for any coach! She has the ability to read the play in defence grabbing any ball in the air. She then has the fitness and skills to work with any attackers.

Christie Hillberg GD Christie displays leadership qualities on court and contributes well to the teams success. She has the ability to read the play and take a few sneaky intercepts. She loves the long bomb into her sister and is looking for a third consecutive premiership!

Despite lacking height in the ring, Emma makes up for it in determination and the want to beat her opponent.

Her speed and agility in the circle alongside outstanding accuracy makes it difficult for any opposition.

Alana Bassett GK/WD Larns is a hard working defender often picking off intercepts at a stretch. Her netball knowledge, height, ability to read play and direction on court makes her a key aspect in the team’s success.

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thestar.com.au • Kilcunda/Bass v Phillip Island

Rare flag chance for Phillip Island EXCITEMENT is mounting on Phillip Island as the football fraternity looks forward to its first grand final since 1995.

With no premiership flag to fly over its club house since 1990 it is a very exciting time for the proud club.

Going into a preliminary final against as formidable an opponent as Kilcunda-Bass,

PRELIMINARY FINALS SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 SENIORS Phillip Island 14.13.97 d Kilcunda-Bass 10.4.64 Phillip Island goals: B. Van Brummelen 5, M. Duiker 3, S. Riordan 2, J. Taylor 2, B. Runnalls, M. Price.

Phillip Island best: J. Taylor, M. Duiker, B. Van Brummelen, D. Johnston, J. Docherty, M. Price.

Kilcunda-Bass goals: K. Bergles 4, T. Smith, J. Wells, L. ODonoghue, J. Dakin, R. Gilliatte, C. Endres.

Kilcunda-Bass best: L. Harrison, D. Holmes, T. Smith, K. Bergles, B. Interlandi, B. Anthony.

RESERVES Kilcunda-Bass 9.7.61 d Phillip Island 8.9.57 Kilcunda-Bass goals: B. Egeberg 2, B. Ridgeway 2, S. Johnstone 1, D. Shepherd 1, J. Evans 1, B. Wallace 1, A. McKenna 1.

Kilcunda-Bass best: L. Christie, D. Crawford, A. McKenna, J. MacIntyre, S. Lucas, T. Coad.

Phillip Island goals: S. McIntyre 3, N. Marsh 2, J. Good 1, D. McGinley 1, K. Taylor 1.

Phillip Island best: J. Good, R. McKenzie, S. Gheller, A. Behre, T. Cleeland, J. Nicolaci.

the premiers for the last three years, any team would need to run out to face it with a steely resolve and a plan.

This was no ordinary final; it would take something more.

Well maybe, but then again fresh legs and sticking to the game plan and carrying out the coaches instructions would also take the team a long way.

It was clear from the start Phillip Island had backed it-

THIRDS Fish Creek 13.5.83 d Inverloch-Kongwak 9.6.60 Fish Creek goals: G. Staley 4, J. Buckland 4, B. Harfield/Park 2, J. Macri 2, J. Clifton 1.

Fish Creek best: G. Staley, B. Harfield/Park, J. Buckland, R. McGannon, G. Park, J. O’Sullivan.

Inverloch-Kongwak goals: O. Toussaint 2, N. Anderson 1, M. Burton 1, B. Barron 1, T. Kram 1, C. Casey 1, M. MacKay 1, O. Collett 1.

Inverloch-Kongwak best: C. Casey, J. Teakle, C. Mckenzie, X. Hughes, T. Kram, M. MacKay.

FOURTHS Inverloch-Kongwak 13.12.90 d Fish Creek 3.4.22 Inverloch-Kongwak goals: K. Reid 5, L. Scott 4, C. McInnes 2, J. Roylance 1, L. Paxton 1.

Inverloch-Kongwak best: Z. Javier, L. Scott, Z. Van Delft, J. Hutchinson, L. Scott, L. Paxton Fish Creek goals: J. Standfield 1, S. Flanders 1, C. Buckland 1.

Fish Creek best: C. Tracy, S. McGannon, M. McGannon, B. Mitchell, B. Hams, T. Price.

self.

It was a tight contest and the game was played at finals’ standard.

Phillip Island was sharp and had the edge over Kilcunda-Bass by maintaining good use of the ball.

It looked a younger, fresher, hungrier group but it was not until the second half of the game that the winning edge came into play.

Neither side had been able to break clear until 20 seconds into the third quarter a goal to the Island took its lead to three goals and that proved to be the catalyst that cemented its resolve and became a buffer it held, rarely threatened, until the final siren.

The win was a complete team effort.

Turn overs by either side were minimal but Phillip Island had the best of the ball and kept its momentum up for four quarters.

There was no flat spot.

Heading into Saturday’s grand final against the might of Dalyston, Phillip Island is at full strength.

Despite forecasts of three days rain this week the ground at Meeniyan is reported as being in excellent condition. It has not been played on for three weeks and the league is hoping for a crowd that do justice to a game that promises to be a titanic culmination to the 2014 season.

Close range: Ben Van Brummelen scores a goal for Phillip Island during Saturday’s preliminary final at Inverloch Recreation Reserve.

Closing in: from left, Kilcunda-Bass’ Rory Gilliate protects Ryan Fitzgerald as he races for the ball during Saturday’s loss to Phillip Island in the seniors’ preliminary final.

Judging it: from left, Phillip Island’s Ben Van Brummelen and Kilcunda-Bass’ Tim Smith vye for the ball during Saturday’s preliminary final at Inverloch Recreation Reserve.

• Wonthaggi v Maffra

Power storms into preliminary final CONDITIONS were excellent for footy at Morwell on Father’s Day but again the crowd was disappointing, especially for a final that promised so much.

The contests between these two rivals have been intense over the years with close, hard fought victories.

Into the Power side came Jack Blair and the side was led out by talented on-baller Nathan Jones who was celebrating his 150th senior game.

Wonthaggi, beaten by Sale last week, was desperate to get back on the winners’ list while Maffra fresh from a solid win over Bairnsdale was keen to atone for its loss to the Power late in the season and to keep its final’s hopes alive.

All was set for a great game.

It was a pressure game from the very start with strong tackling and man on man defensive work.

2ND SEMI FINAL SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 SENIORS Wonthaggi Power 13.10.88 d Maffra 6.11.47 Wonthaggi Power goals: N. Jones 4, T. Krause 2, T. Huther 2, P. Young 1, E. Shaw 1, J. Liddle 1, A. Ware 1, D. O’Connor 1.

Wonthaggi Power best: A. Lindsay, N. Jones, T. Huther, T. Krause, M. Coyne, S. Bray.

Maffra goals: D. Sheen 4, K. Porter 1, J. Weatherley 1.

Maffra best: A. Carr, J. Lambourn, K. Porter, B. Caldwell, D. O’Brien, D. Sheen.

RESERVES Maffra 6.10.46 d Wonthaggi Power 2.9.21 Maffra goals: J. Langshaw 3, M. Allman 1, N. Ericson 1, S. Bedggood 1.

Maffra best: R. Gellie, J. Bristow, A. Coleman, B. Smith, J. Callahan.

Wonthaggi Power goals: R. Tack 1, T. Wells 1.

Wonthaggi Power best: K. Atkinson, J. Wallace, E. Richards, L. O’Connor, A. Murray, T. Wells.

Maffra seemed to settle better and was using the ball with greater confidence. The ball was rebounding between the half forward lines and Maffra was well in front with the umpires’ calls.

A free kick to star forward Darren Sheen who had notched over 100 goals coming into the finals gave Maffra the first goal of the game.

Consistent on-baller Kelvin Porter kicked Maffra’s second goal soon after to put it further in front and it appeared to be in control of the game, especially through the centre and into attack.

But Wonthaggi remained focussed and stuck to the team plan.

Travis Krause kicked Power’s first goal on the run and ruckman Toma Huther marked strongly and got its second goal soon after to bring the game back to level.

The game had really tightened up and it was now Maffra under pressure as Wonthaggi lifted.

The backs, Matt Coyne, Byron Dryden, Shannon Bray and Ben Eddy were working well together to stifle the quality forwards of the Eagles.

Joel Liddle goaled for Wonthaggi on the run to give it the edge as the siren rang and it was the power which looked to be in control.

Huther continued to work well around the ground with his strong attack on the ball and his running game was setting up opportunities further afield.

Power’s smaller men, Nathan Jones, Joel Liddle, Michael Kelly and Aiden Lindsay were busy and Aaron Ware and Travis Krause looked dangerous up forward.

For Maffra Alex Carr, Joel Lambourne, Kelvin Porter and Darren Sheen were good contributors as the game really started to heat up.

With no second chances this game was on the line.

Wonthaggi had a narrow lead to start the second quarter but knew Maffra would come at it hard.

Owen Booth in the ruck was

doing well around the ground and he was well supported by Brad Caldwell, Dan O’Brien and Ben Batalha who was damaging across the centre.

Sheen snapped his second goal to bring Maffra closer but Nathan Jones passed to Huther for his second goal.

A dubious free gave Sheen his third goal but Wonthaggi was not about to change its pressure game.

Chris Wylie was doing an excellent job on the gun Maffra forward, again well supported by the desperate Coyne and the reliable Dryden and Bray. Krause got the next important goal for Wonthaggi and in a see-sawing game the pressure was obviously drawing mistakes and turnovers.

At half time Wonthaggi had a narrow lead of six points but still had plenty left in the tanks.

Kelly, Lindsay and Liddle were providing great drive around the packs.

The third quarter saw Wonthaggi lift its intensity.

Earl Shaw was dominating the ruck contests but Maffra was still very competitive through the centre.

Nathan Jones goaled as the Power was doing all the attacking and the Eagles were now second to the ball.

Jones goaled again twice to put the Power further in front and Wonthaggi was clearly on top.

Maffra could not add to its half time score.

All the same Wonthaggi still had not put Maffra away on the scoreboard and the game was still there to be won.

It was a desperate times for the Eagles as the game was slipping away.

Darren Sheen was moved into the centre square to lift the side.

This would be the final quarter for the year for one of these sides and both teams were desperate for that win.

Nathan Jones got his fourth goal for the game to add to Power’s lead

and Phil Young who had done well all day passed to Don O’Connor who then received a 50 metre penalty to take him even closer to the big sticks.

His goal extended the margin further.

Wonthaggi was finishing strongly, full of running and full of confidence. Earl Shaw marked and goaled and Phil Young kicked another.

Sheen got one back for the Eagles, its first in the second half, but it was all too late.

Wonthaggi’s forward pressure was telling, with a great smother and goal to Aaron Ware to finish the job for the Power and finish the season for Maffra. The second half had been all Wonthaggi in an excellent display of teamwork and it will look forward to renewing its battle with the Sale Magpies next week in the preliminary final at Moe. Further good news during the week for Wonthaggi was the announcement of the Rob Railton’s reappointment as Senior coach; well received by players, officials and supporters.

On song: Power defender Michael Kelly clears the ball out of danger in Sunday’s titanic struggle against arch rivals Maffra.

Finals’ pressure: Aaron Ware showing the tenacity which propelled the Power into next weekend’s semi-final against Sale.

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GO ISLAND!

DALYSTON FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB GO MAGPIES! BRING HOME THE FLAG

Best wishes to Phillip Island Seniors in the Grand Final this Saturday

Finals hat-trick

By James Van Oosten THE success of the Dalyston Football Netball Club in 2014 has many wanting to know what is in the water in the district.

1. Shane Taylor - Tall, quick midfielder. Good overhead, strong tackler will make his presence felt.

2. Brendan Kimber - Captain/coach, plays through the midfield and half back. Tough on-baller, lovely kick.

3. Michael Duiker - Named ruck rover in Alberton team of the year. First year at club and a local boy who is making a big presence.

4. Will Van Diemen - New player to the club has emerged as a key in the midfield and defence.

5. Johan Van Zanen - Another teenager in his first year of senior footy, can play ruck, forward or in the middle. Won AFL’s Rising Star this year.

6. Beau Runnalls - Full forward, small and athletic who is very quick. Dangerous inside 50 metres.

7. Jaymie Youle - Veteran Bulldog, plays off half back and through the middle. Lots of run and carry from the back half.

8. Marcus Wright - Another local boy who plays half back.

Uncompromising, brings lots of run and carry off the backline.

9. Josh Docherty - Plays half back very good overhead, fantastic kick. Coming good at the right time.

11. Mitch Price - Tall ruckman/forward, fantastic mark, very agile.

The success is ranging from the juniors in the U15s and U18s to the seniors; all are heading into a grand final this year and something that is exciting for the town and the boys in all the finals.

Dalyston seniors last week defeated Kilcunda-Bass cementing their spot in the grand final.

The U18s achieved a grand final berth with a convincing eight goal victory over Inverloch-Kongwak.

The U15s also defeated IK for their chance to bring home a flag.

The netballers too have fared well with the A Grade and 17 and Under teams winning through.

Paul Dunlop, president of the Dalyston says that the club has been “building up for a while”.

The accomplishments of the club this year have been attributed to the development of the club’s juniors and hard work from everyone involved.

Mr Dunlop said, “The junior teams started about eight or nine years ago and seeing all those kids come up in good numbers, is one of main contributions to the success of the club”.

He said that the grand finals berths have brought forward a positive attitude in the town.

“Dalyston is a close community and the town is pretty happy about the success. There is an excellent atmosphere in the town heading into the finals,” said Mr. Dunlop.

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65. Mark Griffin - Named full back in Alberton’s team of the year, tough, quick and very good overhead.

This is the only team involved in finals after the reserves and A Grade netballers lost preliminary finals.

According to the club, Phillip Island is riding high after knocking out the premiers for the last three year’s running Kilcunda Bass.

There are no injuries at all from the weekend’s matches although the club could have a selection headache this week with a couple of other players putting up its hands.

Having played Dalyston only once this year, the match was tight with a couple of send-offs of Island players turning the game around with Dalyston eventually winning.

Headed by a true leader in captain/coach Brendan Kimber, the Island is sure to give a great account of themselves.

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