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Miss Saigon sizzles in Wonthaggi

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MARINA AHOY! Multimillion development is proposed for Inverloch

By Brad Lester

Making Making a a splash splash

Oh yeah: Loch Primary School student Toby went face first down the soapy slide at the school’s colour fun run last Thursday.

See a spread of beautiful photos of the day on page 11.

INVERLOCH could be home to a marina under a proposal being considered by a prominent Melbourne businessman.

Jason Yeap OAM told The Star he has spoken with members of Inverloch’s business community about the prospect of a marina on land he owns in the vicinity of Mahers Landing.

Mr Yeap, the chair of Melbournebased firm the Mering Corporation, said the proposal was in the very early stages.

“We have had some discussions but we have not got any definitive ideas,” he said.

A previous proposal for a marina in the area in 2003, known as Tarwin Cove, was to include canals, a marina with 150 boat berths, 900 homes, a five star hotel and 18 hole golf course, and was valued at around $700m.

It was later abandoned but received widespread opposition from the community at the time.

Continued on page 4.

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Mirboo North’s bright future

By Sarah Vella THE Mirboo North community is continuing its move towards renewable energy with the identification of a site to build a 1.4 megawatt solar farm.

The project, which is expected to cost around $3 million, is still in the preliminary stages and awaiting the results of a feasibility study, which is expected to be completed by August.

Mirboo North Community Energy Hub’s project control group member Chris Barfoot said when he first became involved in the solar farm project in December, the vision was for a 100MW farm.

“Apart from maybe thinking everyone who flies over it is going to have a suntan, I didn’t know where we were going to go,” he said.

Mr Barfoot said the whole dream of a 100MW farm disappeared because the connections do not exist.

The area earmarked for the solar farm is at the site of the Gippsland Water catchment area, at the back of the golf course.

The area has access to a 22kva line, which limits the size to no more than 1.4MW. “When you start studying grids, information

about connecting to a rural area at the end of the line is just about nonexistent,” Mr Barfoot said.

“This happens to be one of the research topics of interest to Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA).

“We will be talking to ARENA, with a viewpoint of trying to get them involved in our project. If they come into the project, we are talking about a 50 per cent buy in, $1.5 million.

“So it is well worth this conversation.”

Mr Barfoot said the project has the potential to create an income, which could then be redispersed back into the community and local projects.

“This is a long term aim we are pushing toward.

Everything still hangs on feasibility studies, everything still hangs on cost, we still need all the detail, but we are making steps,” he said.

The project control group will meet with the Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, ARENA representative and numerous other suppliers and installers at Federation University on June 2.

“This is an exciting project. I think it is a real project, the feasibility says it can happen. It’s just a question now of getting the finances right, trying to get support and hopefully we can take it across the line,” Mr Barfoot said.

High energy: from left, Susan Davies, Mirboo North Community Energy Hub, with control group members Ian Southall, Trent Mail and Robert Kiddell and Peter Murrut from Ausnet spoke at a meeting held in Mirboo North last Wednesday to talk about the town’s vision for a renewable energy future.

Council demands cuts Staff to go, rates relief in sight SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has made significant moves to reduce rates and cut staff wage costs.

Council has asked CEO Tim Tamlin to reduce staff by two full time positions and will work on a four year plan to decrease individual rates bills by three percent.

The change in direction was made last Wednesday in response to budget submissions from the public calling for rates relief.

Cr Don Hill successfully moved a motion to direct

• South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento.

Mr Tamlin to prepare a report detailing options for reducing staffing levels from 264.53 full time equivalent positions (EFT) in 2017-18 to the EFT level of 201516 of 262.5.

Council will then determine the course of action to take.

“Some of the shires are in strife financially because of rate capping and have had serious cuts to their staffing. We are not in that position but we do need to look at savings in the staffing area,” Cr Hill said.

Council is yet to discuss where the savings made will be directed to, but Cr Hill said those could go towards rates reductions or infrastructure.

Council also voted to work with Mr Tamlin and senior staff to develop a strategy to reduce rates notices by three percent through innovation and productivity savings, streamlining the administration and growing the shire. That motion was also moved by Cr Hill.

Mayor Cr Ray Argento voted against staff cuts and rates reductions, saying reducing staff numbers could result in greater costs to council through the need to employ casual staff and contractors.

As for the rates cuts, he said, “We are in a rates capping environment and this will put further pressure on our budget.”

The action could have gone further, with Cr Hill calling for additional rates accumulated over the past five years to be returned to ratepayers by way of a refund.

He said previous councils paid off a massive debt by charging rate rises of six percent, but those rate increases continued after the debt was paid off in 2012.

He believed that was due to rates being accumulated to be put towards the municipal precinct that has since been abandoned.

Cr Hill said council should refund ratepayers the value of the rate rise to be applied to their property in

2017-18, with this to be funded by drawing down on general reserve funds. He estimated the value of this to be $840,000.

“I believe council should do that as a minimum because of what they have been overcharged in the past.

Ratepayers are doing it tough out there, especially those on lower incomes,” Cr Hill said.

He was responding to a budget submission by Vincent Morfuni, who stood as a candidate in CoastalPromontory Ward at the 2016 election. He too called for a rates reduction.

Other councillors thought Cr Hill’s motion was

ad hoc, with Cr Lorraine Brunt saying, “This is just badly thought out. There’s no long term consideration in this.”

Cr Andrew McEwen said rates had risen on a compound basis by 7.9 percent over the past 10 years.

“This is a downpayment of trust and faith in the community,” he said.

The motion was lost, with only the support of councillors Hill, McEwen and Jeremy Rich.

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After 70 years together, Oprays are still laughing

By Jessica Anstice NERRENA couple Elaine and Hec Opray celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary recently, with a family dinner at the Meeniyan Hotel.

After meeting at the Nerrena East School and moving to the Dumbalk School together, Elaine and Hec started dating at 17 and were married at St Laurence’s church in Leongatha in 1947.

Hec has lived in Nerrena all his life, while Elaine moved from Traralgon to the area at the age of five.

After 70 years of marriage, Elaine and Hec said they have had a happy life together and would not have had it any other way.

“We really have enjoyed life together,” Elaine said.

“I look after him and he looks after me.”

They have eight children, 26 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren.

After both retiring at 60, Elaine and Hec have travelled in a caravan around Australia, to Tasmania and to New Zealand together.

Happiness and laughter has played a big role in their relationship.

“A sense of humour is essential and a sense of humour to cope with the sense of humour is also essential,” Elaine said.

“He’s the easiest man in the world to live with; I couldn’t have got anyone better.”

True love: Nerrena residents Hec and Elaine Opray recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with family and friends.

Marina plans for Inverloch Continued from page 1.

Mr Yeap said unlike the Tarwin Cove proposal, his project may not include digging channels.

“I know it (a marina proposal) was rejected once and I’m sensitive about that. I will work with the community and the right authorities,” he said.

The proposal was raised during discussions between Gippsland Ports and South Gippsland Shire Council, but

Tourism icon: an aerial photo of Metung’s marina on the Gippsland Lakes. Source: Facebook.

Bass Coast Shire Council is not aware of any proposals for the area.

Gippsland Ports CEO Nick Murray said he understood a private developer had expressed an interest in establishing a private marina in Anderson Inlet.

“I reiterate that GP (Gippsland Ports) has not sighted any concept plan or been involved in any direct engagement on this proposal,” he said.

Mr Murray said any project would have to satisfy substantial planning controls.

“As a minimum there would need to be Coastal Management Act Consent from the DELWP, and planning permit and building permits from local government,” he said.

“Gippsland Ports would also need to satisfy itself that, if the proposed facility was to be built within waters under GP management, that safe and efficient operation of waterways was not compromised.

“There may be other matters such as cultural heritage review, EPBC Act referral.

“Each of these issues are quite normal and none are insurmountable.”

Mr Yeap is a patron of Multicultural Arts Victoria, alongside former Victorian premiers John Cain and Ted Baillieu.

The Malaysian-born property developer, lawyer and philanthropist launched Mering Corporation in 2004. The property investment and development company focuses on CBD and greenfield land developments around Melbourne.

Mr Yeap has served as a trustee of the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) and was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2010 for service to the arts, particularly through the National Gallery of Victoria, and to the community.

He is a board member of the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.

Driving force: Melbourne businessman Jason Yeap OAM is considering building a marina near Inverloch.

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“THE STAR” Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - PAGE 5

Fatigue a killer for truckies

By Tayla Kershaw FATIGUE is the biggest killer for truck drivers on country roads, according to WorkSafe.

Truck operators attended a road safety forum in Korumburra on Wednesday, run by the Victorian Transport Association in conjunction with WorkSafe and the Victorian Police.

According to WorkSafe, claims and presentations of mental stress and fatigue had almost doubled on the previous year.

Of the 795 claims made between March 2016 and March 2017, there was a significant spike in fatigue issues.

Victorian Transport Association CEO Peter Anderson said mental fatigue is a major issue on country roads, followed closely by distracted drivers.

“Fatigue on country roads is an issue, particularly if the road is foreign to the driver. We need to see this driving culture change,” he said.

“There are systems drivers can put in place to monitor hours and fatigue levels. Drivers need to remember the truck and the road are considered a

workplace, and must be treated as such.

“Having said that, 60 percent of the time an accident is not the truck driver’s fault and there must be a level of respect shown by all road users.”

Truck operator Tom Ryan said fatigue had not been an issue at Ryans Transport, Leongatha..

“I don’t think it’s one of our main issues. We have accredited systems in place that pick up on fatigue management, and the operators are responsible and familiar with the roads,” he said.

“Our biggest concern is trees overhanging on roads, and some of the sand and mud that gets onto the South Gippsland Highway can be dangerous this time of year. There are also problems with getting trucks into small, tight areas in the region.”

The forum allowed drivers to discuss dangers on the road. A major concern for the Victorian Transport Association is how easily people can obtain heavy vehicle licences.

“If you want a car licence, you have to do 120 hours of supervised driving; for a motorcycle or a plane its 20 hours, but for a heavy vehicle it’s nothing. It works in a grade system.

Safer country roads: from left, WorkSafe’s Shanti Jayamanne, Victoria Police’s Detective Senior Constable Chris McCran, Victorian Transport Association CEO Peter Anderson and vice president Dennis Ryan, Ryans Transport in Leongatha, discussed road safety in Korumburra on Wednesday.

If you have held a licence for a period of time, you can move on to the next stage,” Mr Anderson said.

“We have wanted to address the

Korumburra vies for revamp

By Tayla Kershaw

‘Heavy handed’ enforcement officers spark council review ACCUSATIONS of heavy handed enforcement officers have prompted an internal review by South Gippsland Shire Council.

Concerns heard: from left, Korumburra Business Association vice president Brian Hess voiced concerns about Korumburra’s main street to VicRoads’ Ian Roberts last Wednesday. extremely dangerous. It’s a job that needs to be done sooner rather than later,” she said.

“We have taken every opportunity to try to push this forward.”

Mr Hess said the streetscape would improve liveability in Korumburra and reduce the chance of serious accidents.

“A couple of years ago, a truck slid into the pub and caused great hardship. There are near misses in the area

all the time. Some say Korumburra is charmed because nothing serious has happened,” she said.

Korumburra has a detailed design plan for the streetscape ready to go; it just needs the funding.

Although VicRoads did not provide an immediate solution to the association on the day, Mr Hess said the representatives were open minded and it was a great opportunity to keep Korumburra in the conversation.

School yard declared safe ASBESTOS at Inverloch Primary School has been removed from the school yard and the affected area declared safe.

Contractors from Melbourne visited the school last Wednesday and after four walk overs searching for cement sheeting and any other asbestos type material in the soil, the site has been declared clear.

The site will be rehabilitated before a fence is taken down.

A spokesperson for the Department of Education and

Training said, “Works to remediate soil at Inverloch Primary School have been completed, with all asbestos containing material detected in parts of the school’s oval now removed.

“The area is now safe for staff, students and the community to use, with a clearance certificate issued to the school on May 13.

“Air monitoring undertaken during asbestos remediation works returned readings below the limit of detection.

“We will now complete landscaping at the site of the soil remediation to finalise these asbestos remediation works.”

ers about how they are expected to conduct themselves. We have found it has been effective and welcome more people to apply.”

Lay off

By Brad Lester

THE main street of Korumburra is an immediate safety concern, residents say.

Korumburra Business Association has been lobbying South Gippsland Shire Council to bring the much needed Korumburra streetscape forward, but anticipates funding will not become available until 2020-2021 budget is released.

In the meantime, residents are concerned about pedestrian safety and driver patience in the Korumburra central business district.

Vice president of the association Brian Hess voiced some of his concerns at a VicRoads forum held in Korumburra last Wednesday.

“We are looking for better transport links, especially in the town centre near the top pub,” he said.

“The volume of truck traffic is increasing in town and there are certain safety risks involved. We want to see the centre of Korumburra redeveloped into a single vehicle lane with traffic calming devices to make it easier for people to come into the town and shop safely.”

Mr Hess said drivers come around the bends at the top of the main street at unsafe speeds, which causes difficulty for other drivers attempting to parallel park close to the shops.

Association president Noelene Cosson shared the same concerns.

“Drivers jockey for the top position at the top dogleg, which becomes

qualifications required to obtain a heavy vehicle licence so we have now introduced an eight day course, which includes a road test and educates driv-

Councillors have received complaints from the public about the behaviour and actions of some of council’s enforcement officers in dealing with issues.

Council will establish a committee to review the implementation of council’s Compliance and Enforcement Policy, and will seek input from the public.

Cr Don Hill successfully moved a motion to that effect last Wednesday, in response to a budget submission by John Anthony of Korumburra, who wrote, “There is a growing body of anecdotal and personal experience about what might be called heavy handed regulatory enforcement by some shire officers”.

Cr Hill said the level of complaints about enforcement officers was “a big issue” and council needed to ensure its enforcement policy was followed correctly”.

“People feel vulnerable and unable to respond to tactics that are applied,” he said.

Cr Hill cited an example of a person taking in a stray dog and then asking council’s local laws team to collect it. An officer arrived and fined the good Samaritan.

Cr Andrew McEwen said a businessman told him council’s enforcement staff were difficult to deal with.

He said people were reluctant to lodge a complaint about planning enforcement staff for fear their development could be hindered.

“I have had five complaints which I believe is serious and I’m just one councillor,” he said, adding council’s legal fees and fines “have gone through the roof”.

Cr McEwen gave an example of a resident being told to restump their house by council’s planning staff. The applicant said they contacted 12 restumpers to do the job but none were available within the timeline specified by council.

They told council staff that and coun-

cil issued a demolition order for the home.

Cr Hill told of another case where an applicant received a show cause letter from council at the same time they received approval to proceed with a planning application.

Cr McEwen said the behaviour of enforcement staff contributed to council’s poor satisfaction rating of 47 percent in the community satisfaction survey.

“This is hurting us,” he said. “(This review) is a simple thing we can do to restore trust and faith in council.”

Cr Meg Edwards has heard of similar reports and suggested staff needed further training and coaching.

“We have got some wonderful officers and some officers who really know their stuff, but perhaps their bedside manner is not so good,” she said.

Cr Lorraine Brunt said a review of the policy was unnecessary, despite being fined $13 last Wednesday for not paying her cat registration on time.

She urged people with complaints about council staff to lodge these with CEO Tim Tamlin.

Cr Jeremy Rich said council wastes significant time, energy and money in fighting with people.

The Star also heard a motorist intended to pay two parking fines recieved a week apart, in between the two due dates. However only two days after the first fine was due, they received a followup notice in the mail saying they had not paid by the due date.

The second notice of course included a higher fee.

“It’s just soulless. It’s pure revenue raising,” the motorist said.

The call for a review was supported by councillors McEwen, Hill, Rich, Alyson Skinner and mayor Ray Argento. Councillors Brunt, Edwards, Aaron Brown and deputy mayor Maxine Kiel opposed it.

In his submission to council, Mr Anthony described some regulatory and enforcement staff as “overzealous, at times callous and putting council’s reputation at risk”.

He called for an independent review where people could express their concerns, and that review could then make unbiased report to council on.

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Miss Saigon takes flight in Wonthaggi THE brilliant cast lit up the Wonthaggi stage for the Miss Saigon musical that dazzled the sold out opening night audience last Saturday night, May 27.

ding Ceremony.

Jaedon Kindom and Zach Coldora (Tam) and ensemble members Dale Donohue, Sha Wen, Roy Trumble, Olivia Giles, Brock Niessen, Danielle Dennis, Mack Williams, Lauren Baudinette, Finnan As the hot-blooded opening number The Heat Is Donohue, Bronte de Lacey-Vawdon, Jack Botterill, On would have it, this is one musical that sets the Raf Pyka, Mariana Mirak, Scott Lawrence, Jayde stage on fire with its stunning mix of brilliant sing- Richardson, Kim O’Connor, Jorde Chambers, Miing and acting, awe-inspiring music, clever sets and chael Giles, Kathy Pegler, Lionel Wood, Etsuko Yaexceptional choreography by Anthea Donohue. sunaga, Eric Swift, Jazz Kaye, Hamish Trumble and Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s bracing musical Brock Nissen are all to be commended. revival of the early 90s classic is set amid the chaos Other highlights include the superb pit orchestra of war torn Vietnam and tells of Puccini’s tragic Ma- under the masterful musical direction of Kirk Skindame Butterfly tale of ill-fated love and definitely ner, and the inspiring sets designed by the amazing stirs the emotions.

Colin Mitchell and crafted by Darren Green, John The story concerns the casualties of love, war Cuttriss and their production team that brilliantly and American politics, hard hitting themes and big evoke the gaudy squalor from the bamboo archianthems, Why God Why?, Sun and Moon and I Still tecture characteristic of Southeast Asia to the tacky neon of Bangkok’s sex-tourism hub.

Believe still shine bright, to name a few.

The evacuation from the American Embassy in The action spans 1975 to 1978 and traces the doomed love between Kim, a 17-year-old Saigon Saigon, with its famous helicopter sequence, saw a bargirl who has no one in the world, and Chris, an very clever use of set with the revolving gates showAmerican marine. They meet; fall head over heels ing the contrast between those being evacuated and those scrambling for their lives outside the gates. instantly in a world of sex, corruption and survival.

Amazing costumes were again designed by CoWhile the songs are not of the sort that easily stick in the head, it is never the less one of those musicals lin Mitchell and expertly made by Jo O’Connor, that leaves you feeling you just might have seen one Vicki Bristow and Brian Anern, and projections by the award winning former Victorian College of the of the best productions ever.

The rapturous applause from the packed house on Arts student Rex Kane-Hart all combine in one of opening night was well deserved and highlights there the most exciting and emotionally charged musicals were many, led by an outstanding cast, many of those you will see.

The production is opulently staged and tremenhitting the stage for the first time.

Dynamic leads Leongatha’s Alliza Miel (Kim) dously slick; the creative team has left nothing to and Wonthaggi’s Corey Green (Chris) make a cap- chance in making sure the audience is left thinking they got value for money from the ticket. tivating couple.

The meticulous staging by director Wayne MoloDirector Wayne Maloney chose Alliza for the lead role as Kim and makes her Wonthaggi Theatri- ney has delivered another jaw-dropping musical.

Don’t miss the performance of Miss Saigon with cal Group stage debut in Miss Saigon and is quite more shows coming up; Thursday and Friday nights, simply a revelation.

She is extraordinarily vulnerable and touching, June 1, 2, 8 and 9 (7.30pm), Saturday, June 3 and her sweet voice tugs at the heart strings and moved 10 (1.30pm and 7.30pm), Sunday, June 4 (5pm) and many to tears on opening night. Her love interest Sunday, June 11 (1.30pm).

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Corey Green (U.S. Marine Chris) impresses not only with his strapping physique, but he plays his part to org.au to purchase yours now. a tee.

Their special love song, Sun and Moon, is a melodious showcase for his sturdy tenor voice and for her delicate, ethereal soprano singing.

Rounding out the top three, Jay Nelson has perhaps the showiest role to play as the unscrupulous, seedy Engineer and draws the applause for his Broadway standard razzle dazzle showstopper The American Dream, ably accompanied by the glamorous troupe of Statue of Liberty showgirls and slick male dancers. Nelson was brilliant throughout the whole performance and really made the role his, throwing 110 percent of energy into the show.

In addition to the leads, strong vocals and performances come from Tim Gesell (John) who stirs the emotions during his impassioned song, Bui Doi, Mark Ebit (Thuy), Maricel Gardiner (Gigi), and Emma Volard (Ellen) who pairs beautifully with Alliza on The Movie in My Mind and the touching Wed-

Perfect: Jay Nelson as the Engineer made the role his, putting in loads of energy and earning rapturous applause at curtain call.

Wedding scene: Gigi (Maricel Gardiner, centre) at Kim and Chris’s wedding with other Miss Saigon Dreamland girls, left Jazz Kaye and right, Bronte de Lacy-Vawdon.

Helping the children: Tim Gesell (John) stirs the emotions during his impassioned song, Bui Doi with the male cast really nailing this number on opening night.

Brilliant: the cast share its appreciation of the production crew after the sell out performance of Miss Saigon on Saturday night in Wonthaggi.

What a performance: Lachlan Moore was one of the first to congratulate lead Alliza Well done: Christine Burns, left, catches up with some of the cast Passion: Jay Nelson, left, who brilliantly portrayed the role of the Miel (Kim) at the opening night supper on members of Miss Saigon, from left, Maricel Gardiner, Sha Wen and Engineer catches up after opening night with, from left, Justin Laonti, Etsuko Yasunaga.

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Saturday night.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - PAGE 7

Inaugural market delivers the goods WITH more than 20 stalls, Leongatha’s market was that a lot of people chose to walk over first farmer’s market on Saturday proved with their families, which was really lovely,” she said. a huge success.

Held at Community College Gippsland, the market showcased the best in local produce.

Stalls included an organic meat producer to promote clean eating and a specialty pumpkin stall that was also popular.

Following the incredible outcome on Saturday, the coordinators of the farmers market are aiming to have the market accredited by the Victorian Farmers Market Association.

Once accredited, the market can be linked with other local markets, creating South Gippsland’s farmers market trail.

“It’s all about building opportunities for local producers. We are aiming to run this market year round,” coordinator Tracel Devereux said.

“We have plenty of space to grow here and become a high profile market.”

The market will be run every fourth Saturday of the month, avoiding clashes with other local markets.

Ms Devereux said she received a lot of positive feedback from market-goers, including some comments suggesting it was “about time” Leongatha had a market of its own.

“One of the really interesting things about the

“It was great to have the support of the South Gippsland Brass Band and DJ Nige, who provided entertainment. We are starting to line up more acts for the upcoming market. Next time we will be having the Leongatha Secondary College Band.”

Ms Devereux thanked the stallholders who supported the market and the Ruby CFA, that donated its time from 7am on Saturday to help set up.

In the garden: from left, Leongatha’s Lachlan, Teagan and Amber Denbrok explored the plant stall at the Leongatha Farmers Market on Saturday.

Above, Fundraiser: from left, Ruby CFA’s Tim Hardacre, captain Michael Guest and lieutenant Andrew Verboon held a sausage sizzle at the Leongatha Farmers Market on Saturday. Money raised will go towards a light tanker valued at $30,000.

Left, Fun snacks: from left, Korumburra’s Zeannha and Bella Harland enjoyed ice cream made from fresh fruit Great turnout: from left, administration officer Louise Knight, coordinator Tracel Devereux at the Leongatha Farmers and business planner Erika McInerney of the Leongatha Farmers Market were thrilled with Market on Saturday. the success of the first market on Saturday.

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Thanks for helping, Julie LONG time Bass Coast Health volunteer Julie Kilgour has won the Minister for Health Volunteer Awards in the area of Outstanding Lifetime Achievement.

The Wonthaggi woman was recognised for her inspirational contribution to the community of Wonthaggi and surrounding areas through her work at Bass Coast Health.

Some 35 years ago, Ms Kilgour underwent training with a Bass Coast Health social worker - her purpose was to assist women and children affected by domestic violence.

She not only assisted vulnerable clients in need, but also took them into her home providing warmth, comfort and a safe place to stay.

Ms Kilgour never turned a mother or child away, regardless of the time of night.

She has been a founding member of the Palliative Care Volun-

Heart of gold: Bass Coast Health volunteer Julie Kilgour (left) receives the Premier’s Outstanding Lifetime Achievement Award by the Minister for Health, Jill Hennessy.

Teen airlifted

Head-on collision

WET roads and rain could have been a A BOY was airlifted to a Melbourne hospital after an accident at the mouth of the Powlett River near factor in a head-on collision on Nerrena Road near Watts Road, Nerrena on SunDalyston last Tuesday (May 23).

At around 11am, a 16 year old boy on excursion had day, May 28 at around 6pm. a nasty tumble while sand boarding down a sand dune.

The boy complained of severe back pain and was unable to walk. As a result paramedics decided to airlift him to a Melbourne hospital.

$8500 worth of tools stolen THIEVES stole $8500 worth of power tools from an unlocked shed on a farm in Poowong between Friday, May 26 and Sunday, May 28.

Any information on the crime can be given to Bass Coast CIU.

Car taken

Two vehicles, a Ford sedan and Holden wagon, collided while a third vehicle arrived on the scene and collided with one of the two vehicles.

Both drivers were airlifted with non-life threatening conditions, while the one passenger was taken by road ambulance with a suspected broken leg. The driver of the third vehicle was unharmed.

Several Ambulance Victoria vehicles were in attendance and the CFA attended to conduct a washaway.

The SES was required. Police enquiries are ongoing to determine the cause.

Two arrested with ice TWO men have been charged with numerous offences are being found with the drug ice on Phillip Island.

OWNERS watched out their front window as Cowes Police responded to a suspect vehicle in thieves drove out of the driveway in their silver Wimbledon Heights about 3.30am Friday.

2007 Holden Berlina valued at about $5000.

They found two males smoking ice in the car, which The car was stolen at 7.30am on Monday, May 29 from a rural address near Bena. Enquiries to Korumburra Police.

Lost a bike?

A MEN’S road bike has been handed in to Inverloch police station.

The bike can be collected from the station upon identification. The bike may have been lost for some time. Enquiries to Inverloch Police.

was unregistered.

Police searched the vehicle and located an amount of ice, stolen number plates, stolen credit cards and a jemmy bar.

A 31 year old male with six outstanding warrants and a 22 year old male with three outstanding warrants were arrested and conveyed to the Wonthaggi Police Station for interview.

An after-hours Bail Justice remanded both males in custody over the weekend and they faced court on Monday.

teer Team and a mentor to other team members in this difficult and often confronting role.

She has been an acute ward volunteer for the past 18 years visiting patients and supporting them with day to day hospital life, and is a life member of the Bass Coast Health Hospital Ladies Auxiliary.

These days Ms Kilgour organises morning teas for people with diabetes and revels in her role as a member of BCH’s Volunteer Steering Committee.

BCH CEO Jan Child said, “BCH is incredibly proud of Julie and she absolutely deserves to be recognised by this prestigious state-wide award. She is a passionate woman who truly cares about people. She is a community role model who has a zest for life, and she has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to our community, patients and our staff”.

Ms Kilgour was nominated by Bass Coast Health in recognition of her 35 years of volunteering in the local community.

Anybody interested in volunteering at Bass Coast Health should make contact with the BCH Volunteer Coordinator Mandy Gilcrist on 03 5671 3333.

Lucky escape TWO drivers had a lucky escape when their vehicles nearly crashed head-on on KorumburraWarragul Road near Ranceby about 8.30am, Monday.

It is believed the female driver of a 4WD ute lost control on a bend and crossed the road into oncoming traffic. A male driver of a tree trimming truck towing a chipper was forced to take evasive action.

Both vehicles ended up in a drain on opposite sides of the road. Miraculously, neither driver was injured and both vehicles were driveable once extracted from the drain. Korumburra Police attended.

Spotlight on danger roads

By Tayla Kershaw THE Bass Highway linking Wonthaggi and Korumburra is just one of the roads on VicRoads’ radar following a consultation session in Korumburra last week.

The Wonthaggi and Korumburra connection is known for its high crash rate due to its tight bends.

VicRoads executive director regional service Bill Glasgow said the solution for this particular road was to drop the speed.

“The speed was dropped to 80 km/h in that area, which only takes five minutes off your journey time,” he said.

“It would take significant realignment to fix the A CAR wrecker’s yard in Leongatha was broken road entirely.” into when thieves cut the padlocks to the front Other roads identified by residents included the gate. bends in the South Gippsland Highway near Coal The premises in Curtis Close, off Cusack Road, in Creek at Korumburra, Korumburra’s main street, the the Leongatha Industrial Estate, were targeted on Sun- Kongwak roundabout and the connecting road from day, May 28 at around 1pm.

Mirboo North to Dumbalk.

Three cars were taken from the yard, run by LeonThe forum was held to help reduce road trauma gatha Auto Wreckers. One, a Mitsubishi Triton Ute, has on country roads. been recovered south of Yarragon. Bass Coast CIU in In the VicRoads eastern region – encompassing Wonthaggi is investigating. all of Gippsland – there have been 131 fatalities and 1616 serious injuries in the last five years.

Mr Glasgow said there are twice as many faAN elderly women escaped injury when fire took talities on country roads than in metro areas, caused largely by single drivers running off the road. hold at the rear of her Loch property.

“It is important we work with the community to She noticed smoke and notified the fire brigade at give us an idea of what should be our top priorities so 11am yesterday (Monday). we can secure funding,” he said.

The house was partially destroyed and the woman “We depend on local knowledge to dictate what was taken by ambulance to Warragul hospital for obroads need to be reviewed.” servation.

VicRoads held the forum in the wake of the 2017-18 State Budget announcement of significant upgrades to South Gippsland’s transport network to help the community decide what happens next.

As well as Korumburra, sessions were held in Stratford and Bairnsdale.

“We wanted to meet with as many local people as possible who depend on the arterial road network, including freight drivers, emergency workers and tourist operators,” VicRoads chief executive John Merritt said.

Cars stolen

Loch house fire

Consultation: VicRoads executive director regional service Bill Glasgow (right) discussed the road linking Mirboo North and Dumbalk with Mirboo North’s Doug and Julie Parke. The Parkes said the road had inconsistent speed limits and they wanted the safe sections reinstated to 100 km/h.

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Venus Bay rejoices South Gippsland Shire Council retains reserves

By Brad Lester THE community of Venus Bay has enjoyed a win in its longstanding battle with South Gippsland Shire Council over the sale of public open space in the town.

Council last Wednesday voted to revoke the sale of two blocks of land approved for sale by the previous council: 3 Marine Parade and 30A Canterbury Road.

Cr Alyson Skinner initiated the motion, which also called for a report at the next appropriate council meeting detailing the outcome of the Public Open Space Strategy for Venus Bay and to determine council’s landholding requirements for public open space within the Venus Bay township.

“The flavor is that Venus Bay community members, organisations, visitors and residents are saying please do not sell more land at Venus Bay,” she said.

Cr Skinner said revoking the sale would indicate to the Venus Bay community council was listening to its concerns.

Cr Andrew McEwen said Venus Bay had significantly less public open space in Venus Bay than in other towns and that “we are sitting on a timebomb in Venus Bay”, with “fence to fence clearing” already underway.

“It’s going to be denuded,” he said.

All councillors bar mayor Cr Ray Argento and deputy mayor Cr Maxine Kiel supported Cr Skinner’s motion.

The Friends of Venus Bay Peninsula were delighted by council’s decision to withdraw 3 Marine Parade and 30A Canterbury Road from sale.

“We congratulate the majority of councillors

for listening to the Venus Bay community and acting on their behalf,” they said in a statement.

“We look forward to working collaboratively with council over the next two years on the Public Open Space Strategy for Venus Bay to conserve and enhance our reserves.

“We are disappointed that under the land selloff process started by the previous council the reserve at 143A Inlet View Road recently had its reserve status removed and has been sold.

“The reserve at 641A Lees Road has also had its reserve status removed and could be sold.”

Council voted unanimously to put on hold the sale of council land at Sutherland Lane, Welshpool.

Council will attempt to reach a tenure arrangement with Welshpool and District Advisory Group to use the land. If an agreement is not reached by December 31, 2017, council will sell the land.

Cr Jeremy Rich said the land had little commercial value and was of greater value to the community, which had been maintaining the land.

Cr Lorraine Brunt said the land could be sold for up to $75,000 and hoped the advisory group’s enthusiasm for the using the land did not wane.

Cr Meg Edwards added, “Just because the land is not being used at the moment, it does not mean the $75,000 could not be used somewhere else,” adding council would also forfeit $820 in rates that would have been gained if the property had been sold.

Cr Argento doubted the land could be sold for residential purposes given it was prone to flooding.

“There is a committee willing, standing up and saying we do not want to be a burden on our community and the shire, and they’re willing to pull their weight,” he said.

Policy stifles democracy, says ex-councillor

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council could be stifling democracy after adopting new rules restricting who can speak at council and what they can talk about.

That is the view of former councillor David Lewis of Hallston, but some councillors say the policy aims to save ratepayers money by avoiding speakers who waste council’s time.

The Public Participation in Meetings with Council Policy was adopted by council last Wednesday as council continues to come under public and internal criticism for discussing too much business in confidential meetings.

The policy now requires presenters to submit an expression of interest to present form by the Friday before presentation session.

Presenters will be limited to three questions and the mayor and CEO will review the questions and determine if they are suitable to present to council.

During the meeting, the chair will have the right to stop presentations due to a presenter deemed to be behaving inappropriately.

Mr Lewis said the policy would enable council to refuse questions that do not align with council’s view.

He also rejected the fact the CEO will read questions during public question time and either provide a response at the meeting or take the questions on notice.

“I think the C65 policy proposals are out of step with an open democratic process and community standards in neighbouring shires. They should be changed,” he said.

Cr Meg Edwards said some presenters to council only do so to “bag out the council” and public presentations “are not the forum to for that”.

She said such presenters wasted council’s time and “it’s an expensive process to have council here”.

“There are other ways to get information rather than just have a slagging session,” she said.

However Cr Jeremy Rich was concerned the policy would restriction free speech.

“Who is going to be guarding the guards if we are going to be guarding the questions that are coming through to us?” he said.

“Will the gatekeeper act in the best interests of South Gippsland?

“It is not a council group that will decide if the questions can be asked or not. It’s a paid public official.”

Cr Don Hill said the public presentations were a place where councillors had to be held accountable. He was concerned the policy could prevent legitimate questions from being asked.

Cr Andrew McEwen said the policy was a “farce” and said the mayor could control unruly presenters.

Deputy mayor Cr Maxine Kiel said the policy did not stifle free speech and mayor Cr Ray Argento said the policy would not enable council to “dodge the hard questions”.

He said of all 79 councils in Victoria, 48 did not have public presentation sessions and six councils did not offer a question time.

Call for no secrecy CR JEREMY Rich said South Gippsland Shire Council has a history of using claims of confidentiality to stifle debate.

His claim came at last Wednesday’s council meeting where Cr Don Hill called for council’s economic development and tourism committee meeting, and also planning committee meetings, to not be made confidential.

Cr Andrew McEwen said council had a higher rate of • South Gippsland discussing matters in Shire Councillor confidence compared Jeremy Rich. to other councils.

Cr Meg Edwards said businesspeople discussing proposals with council should determine whether or not they wish their discussions to remain confidential.

Councillors voted to make confidential council’s April 5 meeting of its economic development and tourism steering committee, as the meeting discussed a proposed development and matters that would prejudice council.

Efforts rewarded: from left, Friends of Venus Bay Peninsula members Colin Suggett, secretary Janet Carey and Will Norden at the reserve at 30A Canterbury Road, Venus Bay, one of two reserves South Gippsland Shire Council decided not to sell in the town. The other reserve is at 3 Marine Parade.

Wins, losses for Korumburra THE Korumburra community will have to wait for the town’s streetscape to be beautified and for an updated walking track from town to Korumburra Secondary College.

Numerous groups and residents, including the Korumburra Round Table and Korumburra Business Association, asked South Gippsland Shire Council to bring forward construction of Commercial Street, Korumburra from 2020-21 to 2018-19.

They also asked council to include improvements to the walking track along Jumbunna Road in the 2017-18 budget.

But council last Wednesday voted to not include those projects in the budget, despite the opposition of Cr Andrew McEwen.

In the 2017-18 budget, council has set aside $100,000 for the Korumburra Revitalisation Project to include reviews of the Town Centre Framework Plan, finding a location for a community hub and landscape design for the railway land.

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SOUTH Gippsland FReeZA invites you to write your own material at a free song writing workshop.

The workshop will be on Saturday, August 19 from 10am to 4pm in the Leongatha Memorial Hall.

19th August, 10am to 4pm.

Bookings are essential.

Call 5662 9202 or text 0418 949 860.

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Time together: the cast and direction team of Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s Hairspray held a Biggest Morning Tea during rehearsal on Sunday.

Rehearsals are well under way and the team held a run through with costumes on Sunday.

Back, from left, Shontelle O’Connor, Emily Carlson, Pearl Hunter, Lindy Waldron and Claire Miller, and front, Olivia Winchcombe and Jaive McKewan.

Hairspray runs from July 7 to 22 at Mesley Hall, Leongatha.

LEONGATHA Primary School Grade 1 students enjoyed an excursion to the wildlife park at Phillip Island last Wednesday.

“Students enjoyed the day at the park seeing various animals,” teacher Megan McAllister said.

“A favourite activity was feeding the very friendly kangaroos and wallabies ate right out of their hands.

“Students will now be researching an animal of their choice they saw at the wildlife park.”

INVERLOCH Primary School held a Grandparents and Special Friends Day on Monday, May 22.

Visitors enjoyed taking part in The Biggest Morning Tea before spending time in the classrooms with their children and having a picnic lunch.

Sarah Vella

Life milestone: Kevin Pocklington celebrated his 60th birthday with family and close friends at an afternoon tea at his parents’ home in Dumbalk North on May 20. He is pictured with his parents Keith and Pat.

10 Years of Biggest Morning Teas

Phone update: Iris Pettitt, right, of Wooreen was delighted to recently take out the Mother’s Day prize as a result of the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry promotion. Mrs Pettitt decided to spend her $200 at one of the Chamber members’ stores Phone Rite in Bair Street. Shop owner Anthony Wall and Chamber secretary Emma Smith were there when Mrs Pettitt selected a Samsung Galaxy J3 pre-paid phone to replace her ageing mobile! She thanked the Chamber for offering up the prize and said she supported local businesses whenever she can.

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Prizes galore: the Leongatha Community Preschool Centres committee was selling raffle tickets at the Leongatha IGA last week.

All raffle tickets sold will go into a draw to one some beautiful prizes. There are three hampers to be won to the value of $600. The raffle will be drawn at the centres’ movie night on June 2.

The movie is Baywatch, and tickets are still on sale to come and enjoy the night. To buy a raffle or movie ticket, contact Sarah Price on 0475 885 078. All proceeds from the movie night and the raffle will go towards supporting the Leongatha Community Preschool Centres.

Pictured with one of the hampers to be won is Tanya (left) and Ava Privitera.

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OVER the 10 years South Gippsland Water has been supporting the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea, the

event has morphed into a ‘Biggest Luncheon’ held at the corporation’s office in Foster.

Delicious occasion: from left, South Gippsland Water’s Janice Pell (left) and tea cup sweep winner Dimity Ranawaka enjoy the corporation’s Biggest Morning Tea.

Each year South Gippsland Water’s event is organised by Janice Pell and the lunch enables staff to take some time out, catch-up over a shared meal and, importantly, join together to raise funds for a good cause.

This year’s lunch was another huge success with $740 raised through donations, a raffle and tea cup sweep, and 32 staff enjoying a range of delicious dishes prepared by their workmates.

The raffle included prizes donated by Prom View Nursery and Bromley’s on Main and other hamper goods contributed by South Gippsland Water staff.

With a delicious spread on the table, acknowledgement was given to staff who spent time out-ofwork helping to prepare for the annual fund raising event.

South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “It’s always great to be part of something that is supported by so many businesses and community groups across the region.

“Importantly, it gives us all the opportunity to contribute to the Cancer Council’s vital work in cancer research, prevention programs, advocacy and support services for those affected by cancer.”

Wonthaggi backs Sudanese school rebuild A PROJECT to rebuild a school in a village in South Sudan has resumed.

The Wonthaggi community rallied around a project to restore the primary school in the village of BASS Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pa- Kongor, but civil war in South Sudan put the project mela Rothfield is hosting a fundraising on hold.

The original school was destroyed during a 20 concert, Winter Vibes, on Friday, June year war between South and North Sudan, and con16 at 7pm at the Wonthaggi Union Comstruction was further delayed by a civil war within munity Arts Centre.

South Sudan.

Winter Vibes will raise funds for the new model Now the Kongor communities in Australia, the of Bass Coast Health’s valuable the Hospital in the USA and Canada are uniting to finish the project Home (HITH) program. started in and around Wonthaggi.

HITH will provide eligible acutely unwell paFelicia Di Stefano, who drove the project, was tients with the specific treatment they require in grateful to the support of the Bass Coast commuthe familiar and comfortable surroundings of their nity. home.

“Many of you rallied behind the Kongor School Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Child emphasised Support Group to help raise funds to rebuild the the value and importance of the HITH program. primary school destroyed during the 20 year war in “Hospital in the Home is a key service that has South Sudan,” she said. been provided in an ad hoc way in the past. We are “The support group, at the instigation of a local keen to develop a contemporary program that can South Sudanese family, began to raise funds to reprovide acute care to many patients in our commu- build the school in 2011.” nity, in their own home environment, using the supIn 2012, the group had raised enough money to port of extremely senior and skilled nursing staff and buy and send a block making machine to Juba, the medical staff,” Mrs Child said. capital of South Sudan, and continued to raise funds “This program will provide significant support for the project. to patients requiring treatments such as intravenous Civil war intervened in December 2013 and the antibiotics, infusions and complex wound care, and group postponed the project.

“With your help we had raised $132,000 and will ensure they receive this specialist care in the spent $40,000 on purchasing and sending the block comfort of their own home.”

Tickets are $35 per person, which includes con- making machine,” Ms Di Stefano said.

“Now the Australian, USA and Canadian Kongor cert entry, a drink and nibbles. There will also be a charity auction on the night to help reach the $15,000 communities have taken up the project that our community started. target.

“We now have $107,300 in the Kongor Primary The concert will feature Australia’s finest bluegrass band the Davidson Brothers, supported by lo- School bank account. The block making machine has arrived in Kongor and the people are ready to learn cal talent, the Bass Coast Pickers.

International effort: from left, Jacob Akesh, Aguer Akesh, Felicia Di Stefano and Elizabeth Lual, the coordinator of women’s fundraising in Australia, are grateful for the community’ support of the Kongor School Support Group.

Aguer used to attend Wonthaggi North Primary School and Jacob used to work at Tabros meat processing, Lance Creek. how to use it.

“Though the civil war continues in South Sudan, the Kongor community has confidence for a resolution.

“When that comes, we will have the funds to rebuild the primary school for the children of Kongor.”

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Colour fun run raises funds LOCH Primary School had its annual cross country and colour fun run to raise funds for the school library last Thursday.

The school is using crowd funding to improve the school library resources and by raising money, the school can buy books at cheaper rates.

Books were sourced through Dymocks Children’s Charities, an Australian charity that provides

high quality books of choice to primary schools in priority locations.

Loch Primary School’s fundraising target is $10,000, which will deliver $20,000 worth of books.

The easiest way to get involved is to go to Loch Primary School’s crowd funding site, https:// chuffed.org/project/books-for-loch-primary or go to Loch Primary’s Facebook page, or contact the school directly.

Koonwarra Market’s 200th celebration and best tasting produce to market,” market manager Rod Faudell said.

“There are some fantastic local producers who have been here for five, 10, 15 years and will make sure every purchase is just perfect. You can procure The market will mark its 200th consecutive event a wide range of plants and other unique items as and to celebrate the occasion there will be a special well.”

Mr Faudell said eating locally and seasonally was live music presentation by the very talented violinist good for people and the environment, but keeping Sky throughout the morning.

“For 17 years local stallholders at Koonwarra track of what to buy, where it comes from and how have dedicated themselves to bringing the freshest to get it can be confusing.

Koonwarra’s Farmers’ Market provides a deep philosophical connection behind all produce sold, something supermarkets are unable to replicate.

The community benefits through linking with local producers; they are rewarded by people believing in their ethical practices, selling fresh variety, direct and the healthiest options from South Gippsland.

“The market is well known for its beautiful park setting and ambience. There is a hum and flow of conversation, customers chatting with farmers and producers, asking questions and advice, seeking their favourite produce and that special plant for the garden. Then you see the delight of friends unexpectedly bumping into each other, and the opportunity to sit down for a cup of coffee,” Mr Faudell said.

“A big plus for the Koonwarra community over the past 17 years has been over $50,000 of market initiated grants and monthly fees going towards the maintenance and upgrading of the hall and parks surrounds. The village traders also enjoy a monthly boost from the many visitors to the market.”

Koonwarra Farmers Market is a not for profit enPlant it: Anthea Fulford, left, from Koru- tity operated by producer volunteers. For information mburra buys the ideal plant from Carol of check out the website www.kfm.org.au or follow the Townsends Nursery at the Koonwarra Farm- market on Facebook. For stall enquires phone 0408 619 182. ers Market.

THE popular Koonwarra Farmers Market will again be held this Saturday, June 3 in the all-weather venue at Koonwarra’s Memorial Park and Hall.

Best day: from left, Loch Primary School students Sophie Cronin, Chloe Fildes, Leilani Lightowler, Eliza Kerrison-King, Layla Nicholls, Zac Sherar and Carter Jones were super happy and excited to take part in the colour fun run and cross country day on Thursday.

Smile!: Loch Primary School student Levi enjoyed the soapy slide after running the school’s cross country on Thursday, May 25.

Excitement: student Flynn showed his style on the slide during Loch primary’s colour fun run on Thursday.

Fun with friends: from left, students Josie, Jessica and Ashleigh had a good time together at their school’s colour fun run on Thursday, May 25.

Making a stand: from left, Richard Kentwell of Groundswell Bass Coast, MC Mike Cleeland, John Hunter, Margaret Hunter, Pauline Taylor, president of Groundswell Bass Coast, human rights advocate and artist Kate Durham and her husband, barrister Julian Burnside QC.

Hundreds attend climate forum MORE than 180 Bass Coast residents listened to two expert and renowned speakers at Wonthaggi Town Hall last Friday night.

Barrister and human rights advocate Julian Burnside OA QC and oceanographer Dr John Hunter addressed the forum, held by Groundswell Bass Coast, a volunteer non-government environment/climate action organisation.

Dr Hunter is an oceanographer at the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre at the University of Tasmania.

He was a contributing author for the 2013 Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change - the peak world scientific review on which governments and the United Nations rely upon.

Dr Hunter spoke about sea-level rise and noted human activity has contributed to sea-level rise since the late 1800s, and the speed of that rise was increasing constantly.

This will see, by 2100, a rise of one metre if fossil fuels continue to be burnt. This is a conservative

estimate, with some scientists showing a rise of up to four metres was possible.

Dr Hunter said that for every 10cm rise in sea level, there was a three-fold increase in the number of coastal flooding events, including on the Bass Coast.

He said government decision making around action on climate change was largely driven by economic arguments, not the ecological risk.

Mr Burnside is known for his staunch opposition to the mandatory detention of asylum seekers, but still believes climate change is a greater priority for society.

Both speakers opposed the Adani coal mine proposal in Queensland, saying it would contribute to the demise of The Great Barrier Reef, and that will worsen global climate change and sea-level rise.

Mr Burnside said up to 100,000 people will be displaced from their South Pacific islands with a 40 cm sea-level rise.

After questions to both speakers, there was a short tribute to the late comedian John Clarke, who was a part time Bass Coast resident.

The evening was MCd by Groundswell Bass Coast member, Mike Cleeland.

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OPINIONS

Flights idea not so joyous

FOLLOWING Ross Smith’s letter to The Star last week regarding the application to Bass Coast Shire for proposed joy flights from an air strip at 5610 Bass Highway, Inverloch.

I know there are excellent aircraft facilities at the Leongatha airport with four very safe level runways.

This is approximately 14 minutes’ drive from Inverloch or about an additional nine or so minutes from the proposed air strip.

Leongatha airport is a professionally run facility and in an area already used to having aircraft buzzing around.

Many ratepayers would support the full use of already existing facilities rather than a duplication.

I notice it is on land zoned farming, so I don’t believe it will be well received by neighbouring farms with stock that maybe disturbed by this activity.

When I drive from Inverloch to Wonthaggi, I see the northern end of the strip is relatively close to the Bass Highway. It will be an unnecessary distraction for drivers along the Bass Highway.

I believe the application should be rejected.

This letter is supported by local farmer Lorelei Rigby and Northside Pastoral Pty Ltd of nearby Martyn Lane.

Lewis Stone, Inverloch.

E D I T O R I A L

Marina may open Inverloch to many opportunities INVERLOCH comprises a community of people who love the place they live: the inlet, the coastline and the surrounding farmland.

It’s also a town where developers see opportunities to make their mark and a dollar too.

Stereotypically, the two interests are often seen as competing but in Inverloch that’s not always the case, with developers creating sustainable, appropriate housing often driven by customers demanding such homes.

More than 10 years on from the Tarwin Cove marina proposal that caused anxiety to Inverloch and the broader South Gippsland community, there is a new proposal for a marina at Inverloch.

Melbourne businessman Jason Yeap has discussed the prospect of a marina with members of Inverloch’s business community and while the project is still in the infant stages, it’s a possible project nonetheless and will create public interest.

Mr Yeap said he was aware of the controversy created by Tarwin Cove, which many people deemed an overdevelopment of the site and inappropriate for Anderson Inlet given it entailed digging canals for boaties to access what would have been their seaside homes.

This latest project could create benefits for the community if done on an appropriate scale and with minimal environmental impact.

It could create jobs during the construction and operation phases, and result in a bigger population that would need the products and services offered by Inverloch, Leongatha and Wonthaggi businesses.

At the same time, the community will be keen to see to what extent Mr Yeap’s marina would change the inlet and the coastline, if at all.

That, no doubt, will be where the sticking point is.

A marina close to the Inverloch jetty would be unsuitable given its proximity to inlet beaches popular for swimming, walking and fishing, and the rolling waves that part of the coast experiences at high tide.

Further east at Mahers Landing, as Mr Yeap proposes, would be more appropriate given the calmer waters and less frequented coastline.

Bass Coast Shire Council has long talked of upgrading boating facilities at Mahers Landing, so perhaps could gain some leverage from any marina proposal to do that and provide boaties with quality access to a lovely part of the coast.

With any project, there are pros and cons.

The community just needs to see the detail when it’s ready to be shared.

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Top secret

ATTEMPTS to obtain information from South Gippsland Shire Council related to the dispute between Ansevata Nominees and the council over water rights, neglect and contamination have been unsuccessful.

We believe this dispute has been an enormous cost burden on ratepayers and continuing problems may escalate these costs much further.

In addition, we want to know why this problem has been allowed to fester and indeed to escalate, and what has been done to hold the responsible person to account.

The secrecy surrounding this disaster is very disturbing but not surprising since other requests for information related to caravan parks, budget information and high operating expenditure continue to be refused.

Recently, my request to present a short presentation to council asking questions related to the costs incurred as a result of the Ansevata dispute was refused.

It appears council no longer allows difficult questions, possibly on the grounds they may be leading questions or questions designed to embarrass council.

Welcome to paranoia!

The South Gippsland Action Group, as concerned citizens with no other agenda than good governance, continues to request council to provide us with this information.

Refusals on grounds such as the Privacy Act and commercialin-confidence and refusals without reason are rejected by us as nonsense. They only increase suspicion and unease.

Gus Blaauw, treasurer, South Gippsland Action Group, Venus Bay.

Thanks council IT will be very encouraging to local communities when they fully understand what the recent adoption of the Art, Culture and Creative Industries by South Gippsland Shire Council will mean to them.

Large and small towns in the shire all have stories to tell, unique features to share, special events or activities that generates community cohesion, and attract visitors to their towns.

Knowing where to look for assistance, to better utilise and

beautify inactive spaces, or to help apply for grants, or ways to encourage more local input will be part of the arts officer’s brief.

Thanks to the shire and to the working group for making all these things possible.

Laurie Gregg, Poowong Historical Group, South Gippsland Arts Alliance, member of Art, Culture and Creative Industries Working Group.

Praise for council I WANT to congratulate Bass Coast Shire councillors and administration for the extra time, and effort in formulating a four year plan for the future direction of this council.

I was very impressed with the number of written submissions and the many workshops attended by shire officers, councillors and interested ratepayers who contributed to these guidelines.

The process for the formulation of this work is of great benefit to all ratepayers and this will be proven in the future.

I attended one of the budget information sessions and was impressed with the presentation.

The work and effort that has gone into creating this budget with the constraints of the rate cap, rising costs across the board and balancing the many demands of interest community groups is no mean feat.

Less than 20 people across the whole of this shire seemed to show any interest in the proposed budget information sessions.

I suspect that at the next council meeting there will be a near unanimous vote to pass the draft budget and council plans that will benefit future development of our shire.

The apparent low interest shown by the community in the contents of the draft budget, I feel is an indication that demonstrates the public is aware that at this stage of formulation, means the draft contents can only be minimally changed.

I suggest a system be introduced that allows citizens to have a greater say in future pre-budget preparation from selected community representatives, in the form of a citizen referendum. It would be good if this could be put in place before the next budget.

Glenn Cant, Inverloch.

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

Gatekeepers at work again TRANSPARENCY was a prominent issue at last year’s South Gippsland Shire Council elections and as noted in the local press was prominent again at the recent budget submissions.

Unfortunately council has followed up with a move to limit transparency by passing C65.

Under C65, public questions or presentations to council must now be submitted three days prior via a three page written application, whereupon the CEO and mayor will decide to permit, or not, said question.

Seems anything may be refused which doesn’t come within council guidelines.

Heaven forbid any question be asked that may embarrass or catch council unaware, or a presenter may want made public.

Thanks to councillors Skinner, Rich, Hill and McEwen who voted against this restriction on free speech but you were outnumbered by councillors, some who claimed their vote was somehow a vote for transparency.

Steve Finlay, Leongatha.

Cause for celebration AN amazing thing has happened.

The people of Venus Bay are celebrating.

After years of petitions, submissions, letters of opposition, organising, collecting of data, we have been heard by our council!

The proposed rezoning and selling-off of parks and reserves in Venus Bay by South Gippsland Shire Council has been halted, pending the development of an Open Space Strategy Plan.

Deep thanks to the council, to Councillor Alyson Skinner and to the Friends of Venus Bay Peninsula.

In these times of widespread political cynicism, such a response from a governing body not only preserves habitat, flora and fauna, it is a vibrant demonstration of a healthy, responsive democracy.

Hallelujah!

Gillian Upton, Venus Bay.

Plea to council I AM seeking the support of Bass Coast councillors as I attempt to oppose an application for the use of land at 5610 Bass Highway, Inverloch for the operation of joy flights and other developments, contained in Planning Permit No. 160367.

My reasons for objecting are many and include the fact we are almost immediate neighbours and are directly affected by the noise of planes already flying low over our land.

Joy flights will also have the same affect on the town’s people of Inverloch if they are allowed to operate by BCSC (council).

The proposal will also affect our entitled enjoyment of our land and our lifestyle, thus depreciating the value of our local properties and quality of life.

We run cattle on our land and the noise from low flying aircraft disturbs them considerably.

I suggest that with light planes and helicopters being permitted to fly around all the time, this will affect the quality of the meat when the cattle are slaughtered.

And what of the misuse of the land, which is considered by BCSC to be valuable farming land. It is zoned as farm land as I understand it, and here it is being considered for commercial use, should joy flights be given the go ahead.

We have tried hard to establish and maintain habitats for wildlife and if this proposal is accepted by BCSC, all our efforts will be in vain.

I also have serious road safety concerns. The Bass Highway is operating to its maximum capacity. We know from experience when we try to turn right into Bambrook Road (where we live) about a further kilometre along from the entrance to the airport, that it can be a frightening experience.

Big lorries and buses hurtle along at 100 km/h from both directions and don’t slow down on the two lane highway.

They are forced onto the verges thus providing the potential for a serious pile up.

The same situation is replicated for traffic coming from Wonthaggi and turning right into the airport.

In addition, there are concerned about planes flying in or out of the north-south runway, already established, as they have to fly low over the Bass Highway and low over high tension power lines. Another worry for motorists.

I therefore seek your support in opposing the application for joy flights when this comes before council in the future.

Ross Smith, Inverloch.

VOXPOP! VOX VicRoads conducted a road safety forum in Korumburra last Wednesday.

What roads do you think need fixing in South Gippsland?

“I think road surfaces need fixing, particularly on the highway near Lang Lang. There’s sand and mud on the road this time of year.”

Tom Ryan, Leongatha.

“Generally a lot need fixing.

The road has sunk on the South Gippsland Highway near the Bass Highway over pass. I go to the Gippsland freight meetings, because it’s a good place to voice these concerns.”

Mick Debenham, Kardella South.

“There is a big culvert near the Kongwak roundabout that needs draining. We have wanted this for five years, so it was excellent that VicRoads held this forum to have discussions face to face. We are hoping there might be a resolution.”

“My concern is the 80 and 60 kilometre zones, particularly near Coal Creek in Korumburra and near Mardan. These areas can be dangerous because people can be impatient and will tailgate you or try to pass you on double white lines.”

Sue Mooney,

Malcolm Trezise,

Kongwak.

Nerrena.

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Korumburra unveils dreams

By Jessica Anstice THE future direction of Korumburra as chosen by the community was unveiled last Thursday.

The Korumburra Round Table – a group representing the community - launched the Korumburra Community Directions Statement.

“The timing couldn’t have been better for the Korumburra Round Table to deliver the community directions statement,” president of the Korumburra Round Table PeeWee Lewis said.

The community direction statement was produced under the leadership of the Korumburra Round Table, with comprehensive community engagement.

The vision states that in the year 2026 Korumburra will be defined as a thriving and sustainable

town, where the rural town characteristics and a relationship to the rolling agricultural hills of South Gippsland have been retained and are valued.

On top of the project priority list is implementation of the Korumburra Streetscape Plan.

Next on the list of priorities is repurposing the railway station buildings, followed by creating a skate park or youth precinct, repurposing the old nursery site and creating an off leash dog area and the Botanic Park development.

Then there is upgrading the walking track from the town to Korumburra Secondary College, capital works at the Korumburra Recreation Centre and capital works at the Korumburra Soccer Club.

The Korumburra Round Table aspires to have a vibrant town centre as the primary loca-

tion for business, retail, entertainment and community activities and to provide a range of goods, services and facilities for residents and tourists by the year 2026.

The 2017 document will be used as reference for any individuals or organisations wishing to understand more about the aspirations of the Korumburra community.

The purpose of the Korumburra Community Plan is to provide the opportunity for the community to discuss and decide the future it sees for itself.

Hard copies of the document are available at the Korumburra Library and Milpara Community House.

Electronic updates will be available via social media and will be distributed regularly.

MG abandons local cleaner MURRAY Goulburn is urging 10 cleaners who will lose their jobs at the company’s Leongatha factory to reapply for positions under a

new contractor.

The dairy company recently appointed a new cleaning contractor at the Leongatha factory.

The former cleaning contractor was based locally but the new con-

tractor is a nation-wide company.

A MG spokesperson said, “Following an open and competitive tender process we have appointed a new cleaning contractor at our Leongatha site.”

Official launch: members of the Korumburra community united last Thursday evening for the launch of the 2017 Korumburra Community Directions Statement.

Hoodies survive attacks on all fronts THE Hooded Plover breeding season has once again come to an end and the results are worth celebrating with improvements on previous years.

According to Bass Coast Shire Council, there were 134 known nests from 50 Hooded Plover breeding pairs across Bass Coast.

This included all the foreshores managed by Bass Coast Shire Council, Parks Victoria and Phillip Island Nature Parks.

Bass Coast mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said it takes a combined effort from all land managers to ensure the best chance of survival for the Hooded Plovers.

“From the 134 known nests, Hood-

ed Plovers laid 301 eggs. In the early part of the season the Hoodies had to deal with unusually persistent high tides with large swell which contributed to nests being washed away,” Cr Rothfield said.

“When the weather calmed down, some nests still failed due to a number of reasons. Foxes and ravens were the main cause on the mainland beaches, while on Phillip Island bad weather, a dog, a water rat, and raven or magpie caused nests to fail.”

“Of the 301 eggs laid, 53 eggs hatched and only 23 chicks made it to the flying stage. This might sound disappointing, but compared to some previous years, it is a great result.”

Once the eggs have hatched, Hoodies have a relatively good survival rate.

However, keeping the eggs safe from predators, environmental threats and

human interference is a challenge.

There is much involved in managing the threats to this vulnerably listed species. It takes patience and dedication from tireless volunteers, and understanding from beach users.

“Special thanks go to the volunteers from Hooded Plover Watch and Friends of the Hooded Plover (Bass Coast) for so enthusiastically giving up their time to patrol the beaches, monitor the progression of the birds and record data. We couldn’t do it without you,” Cr Rothfield said.

If you are interested in getting involved with a volunteer group in regards to the Hooded Plovers or any other foreshore activities please contact Council’s Coast and Bushland Team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211 or via email environment@basscoast.vic.gov.au.

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Arts are back

By Brad Lester

THE value of the arts in South Gippsland has risen to a new level.

Lots to learn: from left, Grow Lightly growers David White, Sharon White and Kylee Junghans from near Warragul know the benefits of local food mileage.

Food event to be inspirational PEOPLE interested in buying locally grown and made produce should not miss an event in Korumburra next month.

The Making Local Food Work event will feature 12 speakers who grow and/or make value-added produce locally, or run community food enterprises or sell such produce.

The day will help link consumers with producers through their engaging presentations. Among them will be representatives of the Prom Coast Food CoOp, Bassine Specialty Cheeses and Buckley Park, which sells meat, vegetables and eggs.

Guest speaker will be indigenous writer Bruce Pascoe who will talk about traditional farming practices in the region by local indigenous communities.

Mr Pascoe’s book Dark Emu was awarded the NSW Premier’s Book of the Year in 2016.

Guests will be treated to a delicious lunch of local, seasonal food. All this is included in the entry fee of $22.

There will be ample opportunities for networking and to offer suggestions about making local food work across the region.

The event will be held by Grow Lightly, which runs a food hub selling local produce in Korumburra, near Coal Creek.

Grow Lightly’s Gil Freeman said, “It’s an attempt to get people together to talk about what is grown and distributed locally and what could happen next to expand the local food market.”

Come along and celebrate successful innovative food enterprises, connect with local growers, and explore new ideas and partnerships.

The Making Local Food Work event will be held at the Korumburra Masonic Centre, 25 Bridge Street, from 9am to 4pm.

Parking is available on surrounding streets and at the rear of the hall.

Registrations close on June 13. Book online: www.bit.ly/2nNUR2z or call Jodi Clarke on 0491 249 842.

South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday adopted a new strategy that recognises the cultural and economic value of the arts to the shire, and that will result in the appointment of a dedicated arts and events officer for the first time in many years.

Council has included $100,000 in the draft budget to implement the South Gippsland Art, Culture and Creative Industry Strategy 20172021, with most of those funds going to the officer’s costs.

“This is a long time coming,” Cr Alyson Skinner told council.

Cr Andrew McEwen said art has been the “poor cousin” in the shire compared to sport and recreation, which council spends far more on the latter, he said.

“Eight to 10,000 people in the shire have been involved in the arts. They have been left in the shadows,” he said.

The strategy will • South Gippsland see council support Arts Alliance’s arts organisations, help Michael Lester. grow arts tourism, and support commercial arts organisations to help businesses grow and create jobs.

Initiatives include seeking external funding, developing partnerships with schools and TAFE colleges, and maybe including local history in local primary school curriculum.

The strategy also suggests investigating the creation of a South Gippsland Arts Fund to support cultural events and the prospect of council providing small loans to creative activities.

A register of existing public art will be created and plans will be developed for new public art

commissions.

Ned Dennis, council’s coordinator community strengthening, said, “Arts and culture engenders pride, promotes a strong community identity, enhances amenity and contributes to economic activity.”

The strategy’s adoption was welcomed by • Cr Andrew the South Gippsland McEwen.

Arts Alliance, with substantial economic benefits in enhancing arts and cultural based tourism and generating new creative businesses to relocate to South Gippsland.

The alliance’s Michael Lester said, “The employment of an arts officer as listed in the proposed 2017-2018 council budget is critical to the strategy rollout. There are multiple activities that will flow from the strategy and the arts officer will achieve great outcomes for the South Gippsland community.”

The strategy is the culmination of two years of community consultation, workshops and policy development.

The South Gippsland Arts Alliance is the peak body of arts and cultural organisations with the shire.

The groups’ next step is to encourage members to utilise the opportunities now available.

Arts and cultured base community groups, professional artists and creative professionals are encouraged to contact the South Gippsland Arts Alliance for further • Cr Alyson information using the Skinner. email sgartsalliance@ gmail.com

Keep Mirboo North’s charm

By Brad Lester THE Mirboo North community does not want the town to be overdeveloped, South Gippsland Shire Council heard last Wednesday.

Council adopted a new plan guiding the town’s future growth at the May council meeting.

The Mirboo North Structure Plan Refresh retained the existing town boundary with a lack of demand for land not warranting extending the boundary, but some land will be rezoned.

Cr Lorraine Brunt said she believed the town was growing slowly, with the closure of Hazelwood Power Station possibly to have a further impact.

Deputy mayor Cr Maxine Kiel, of Mirboo North, said between six and 10 houses a year are built in town, with existing supply able to meet demand.

She also implied the need to protect the town’s farming industry from overdevelopment, given “the land around Mirboo North is pretty fertile and versatile”.

Since the previous Mirboo North Structure Plan

(2004) was prepared, there have been changes to planning controls and State Government requirements.

The existing plan has been ‘refreshed’ to respond to these changes and incorporate other council work.

“Growth and development in Mirboo North is subject to fire risk, erosion risk and uncertainties regarding infrastructure provision and potable water catchment planning,” council’s director development services Bryan Sword said.

“The new plan seeks to address these issues by directing growth away from fire risk areas, avoiding development on steep slopes and taking measures to avoid impacts on the water catchment area.”

The refreshed plan also focuses town growth within the centre of the township.

“Economic analysis was undertaken to confirm the supply and demand for residential, commercial and industrial land in the town, and this confirmed that no further extension of the settlement boundary is needed for future growth,” Mr Sword said.

The plan will be implemented by amending the South Gippsland Planning Scheme. The community will be notified of the changes. During this time there will be an opportunity for community submissions.

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Canada, Alaska calls you WITH its towering mountain peaks, pristine wilderness and remarkable wildlife, Canada and Alaska evoke a sense of wonder and awe for all who set foot on their shores.

Home to the majestic Rockies Mountain Range, the unrivalled beauty of the Inside Passage and eclectic cosmopolitan cities, the splendour of this region calls to travellers from across the globe.

And there’s no better way to answer this call than with an escorted APT journey.

This season, APT has introduced a number of travel styles so you can choose the type of journey that appeals to your personal interests.

Whether you embark on a Classic Journey, Small Group Discovery, Remote Journey or Luxury Small Ship Cruise, all journeys bare the award winning hallmarks of travel the APT way.

Western Canada is where this nation puts on its spectacular nature display. With a journey aboard the world famous Rocky Mountaineer, the beauty of the Rockies unfolds before your eyes as you enjoy panoramic

Nothing like it: while staying at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise, take in views of the Victoria Glacier.

views from the comfort of your GoldLeaf carriage.

With delicious chef prepared meals to accompany your journey, this rail adventure will surely be a highlight.

Within the Rockies you’ll soon become enchanted with the endless vistas of wondrous wilderness, perfectly paired with its spectacular surroundings.

You’ll stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge where you’ll enjoy a refined lakeside barbecue.

During your stay at the iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise marvel at the view of the Victoria Glacier from your Lakeview Room, and experience a leisurely walk with a heritage guide to learn about the region.

When in Banff you’ll stay at the famous Fairmont Banff Springs built in the style of a Scottish castle, and have the opportunity to meet a real life Mountie.

After time exploring the cosmopolitan cities of Vancouver and Victoria, it’s time to embark on your incredible Inside Passage cruise.

With APT, you’ll step aboard a premier Holland America Line or Princess Cruises ship and savour a delicious Sail Away dinner to mark the beginning of your journey.

On this truly unforgettable voyage beer and wine are included with each evening meal. Enjoy the majestic vistas of Alaska’s Inside Passage sweeping by from your private balcony in your Verandah Stateroom.

New for 2018, APT has partnered with Seabourn to bring you a six star, ultra-luxury cruise along the Inside Passage aboard an all-suite small ship.

In Canada’s east, explore the French inspired culture, quaint cobbled streets and sumptuous cuisine of Montreal and Québec City.

And with a visit to Niagara Falls, you’ll head to the Illumination Tower to create your

Unforgettable experience: APT holidays can include a cruise on Glacier Bay to appreciate Canada’s natural beauty.

Volunteers, here’s an opportunity SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is encouraging community groups and volunteers to attend the South Gippsland Community Engagement Conference 2017.

The conference promises a full day of practical workshops, information and networking opportunities.

‘From Inspiration to Destination’ is the theme of the 2017 con-

ference, which will consider the importance of getting the message right, developing tools for meaningful engagement and targeting the right audience.

Council’s community strengthening officer Sophie Dixon expects the conference to be a success again this year.

“Not only do you gather really practical information, the networking and exchange of experience and ideas are excellent.

Some workshops may be limited,

so please register to avoid disappointment,” she said.

The conference will be held on Saturday, June 17 from 8.30am to 4pm in the Salvation Army Building, Long Street, Leongatha. Tickets are $10 per person.

To register, contact council’s community strengthening officer Barbara Look on 5662 9200, send an email to volunteer@ southgippsland.vic.gov.au or book online at www.trybooking.com/ QAKM.

Grand location: stay at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge in a stunning setting among the Canadian Rockies during your APT holiday. very own light display on the falls.

In 2018, APT continues its discoveries of the United States, including the iconic locales of New York City, Boston and Washington DC. For those wishing to see it all, APT offers a range of itineraries that take you to the best of North America.

If you’re not ready to head home, APT also offers a choice of unique Wilderness Extensions,

which can be combined with many of the existing itineraries.

Allowing you to delve deeper into Canada and Alaska, these extensions are the perfect opportunity to become further immersed into the beauty of this incredible region.

Whether it’s viewing the breathtaking Northern Lights or spotting polar bears in their natural habitat, you will have the chance to see natural wonders rarely witnessed by many.

With such a diverse range of APT Canada and Alaska holidays in 2018, there’s no better time to join APT and create your own unforgettable experiences.

For more information call into Leongatha Travel and Cruise and speak to our friendly consultants who will be happy to assist you in choosing your dream holiday.

Or call ahead on 5662 3601 to make an appointment to view all of the offers, including “Companion Fly Free”.

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Mary MacKillop debutantes presented in Korumburra DEBUTANTES from Mary MacKillop Regional College in Leongatha were presented at the Korumburra Recreation Centre on Saturday night.

Back row: Daniel Anderson, Max Sutterluety, Jarvis Pryor, Thomas Carmody, Kyrin Ward, Ethan Bath, Mitchell Harry, Jai Stefani, Matthew McGannon, Samuel Benra, Jordan Hill, Sam McGannon, Mitchell Hoober.

Fourth row: Kye Leicester, Billy Simpson, Benjamin Perry, Harry

McNeil, Molly Clark, Taylah Brown, Jennifer Bals, Chloe Adkins, Owen Schnoor, James Rowley, Caleb Wearne, Dylan Garnham.

Third row: Douglas Mancarella, Jye Loughridge, Bailey Patterson, Tara Pryor, Hattie Steenholdt, Rachel Notman, Pia Westaway, Charlotte Hoskins, Lisa Mildenhall, Meghan Minogue, Thomas Anthony, Fraser Austin, Tim Hardacre.

Second row: Riley Fleming, Molly Watchorn, Ella Findlay, Brooke Materia, Sharnee Mead Ameri, Kayla McGannon, Olivia Trease, Ellie Holmes, Eve Geddes, Kate Brennan, Marlee Alba,

Michaeleah Stephens, Ziara Condoluci, Jackson Dawson.

Front row: Chloe Ollington, Kiera Sanderson, Rubi Panozzo, dance trainer Corey Pederson, chair of the College Advisory Council Renae Littlejohn, college principal David Leslie, Julia Leslie, Gary Sauvarin, Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath, dance trainer Jenni Pederson, Abby Forrester, Hannah Charlton, Bianca Phillips, flowergirls Pip Steenholdt and Anissa Condoluci, herald Taolin McNeil and flowergirls Lisse Bath and Charlotte Anthony. Photo courtesy Foons Photographics, Wonthaggi.

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50 years of achievements

By Sarah Vella MEENIYAN couple Marilyn and John Mackie celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently, with a kitchen tea at the Meeniyan Hall.

Sale day: Ryan Hennessy from Makita and Stephen Reed from AW Smith and Sons were excited to welcome the Makita truck to the Leongatha store last Wednesday.

Truck delivers super savings LEONGATHA’S AW Smith S i h andd Sons S held a Makita demo day last Wednesday, which included a truck load of specials, demonstrations and giveaways.

The Makita truck was on site, giving customers an insight into the company’s huge range of power tools, accessories and garden-

iing equipment. i AW Smith and Sons is the home of quality products and expert advice.

The team at the store is committed to delivering an unmatched level of customer service and expertise, so its wide range of timber, hardware and building materials also comes with the promise of friendly, personal service.

Students discover new cultures WONTHAGGI Secondary College delved into Asian culture for Asia Week recently.

At the college students study Japanese and Indonesian in their language other than English subject.

Asia Week gave students to opportunity to reflect on what they had learnt in their language subject, coupling it with other culture perspectives.

Some of the activities the students engaged in during the week included cooking, art, origami and calligraphy. The school also had the opportunity to watch a performance dedicated to Indonesian culture.

“Asia Week allows the students the chance to relate to the culture countries they study in their usual class, and they really enjoy it,” Japanese teacher Kenji Misawa said.

New culture: Wonthaggi Secondary College student Ellie Bates explored the Indonesian culture during Asia Week.

Tower to rise at Arawata A NEW telecommunications tower is proposed for Arawata.

South Gippsland Shire Council will begin the statutory process to discontinue an area of Fairbank Road in Arawata to make way for the construction of a telecommunications tower.

The site on Fairbank Road is already being used

by Telstra.

The construction of a telecommunications tower will achieve the objectives of the Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program to improve mobile phone coverage and competition in regional and remote areas.

The statutory process will call for public submis-

sions, therefore providing the public with the opportunity to comment on the proposal.

The former Telstra site is situated on an open government road reserve (Crown land) that is registered on council’s Public Road Register.

As the site is part of an open government road reserve, council needs to remove the road status from it in order for the relevant approvals to be provided for construction of the telecommunications tower.

Once the road status is removed, the site will become unreserved Crown land under the responsibility of the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), which can negotiate a tenure of the site to Telstra.

Gearing up for bike ride PREPARATIONS are underway for the 2017 Great Victorian Bike Ride that will be hosted by Gippsland, starting in Tidal River and ending in Trafalgar this November through to December.

People are invited to an information session next month hosted by Bicycle Network Victoria in partnership with South Gippsland Shire Council in anticipation of the event.

The information session will provide: • an overview of the event; • what you can expect when the ride comes to Foster; and • how the community can participate in the ride.

The Foster community has the chance to provide an extensive range of activities to showcase its town as an overnight stay will occur at the Foster Showgrounds on Sunday, November 26.

Communities are an integral part of the ride as riders love the small-town welcomes and local

hospitality.

South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento encouraged everyone to attend the information session.

“Having the 2017 Great Victorian Bike Ride include South Gippsland in the route is a great honour and I know we all can participate in making the ride a great success,” he said.

“In 2007, Foster was rated the favourite and most welcoming town by the riders, it would be fantastic if this could be achieved again in 2017.

“I hope everyone makes an effort to attend the upcoming information session so they can identify what they can do to support the ride.”

The information session will be held on Wednesday, June 14 in the football/netball club social rooms at the Foster Showgrounds from 6pm to 8pm.

People wishing to attend the information session should contact council’s tourism development officer Danielle Todaro on 5662 9200 or daniellet@ southgippsland.vic.gov.au.

The event was also a fundraiser for Red Cross.

After meeting through friends at a Young Farmers meeting in Koonwarra in 1965, Marilyn and John were married in Meeniyan on May 6, 1967.

Their reception was held in Koonwarra.

John has lived in Meeniyan all of his life, while Marilyn moved to the area from Burwood at the age of 19 and became involved in the local community straight away.

After 50 years happily married, Marilyn and John said they would do it all over again, but did not deny the occasional argument.

“Anyone who has been married for 50 years and says they haven’t had an argument in that time is a liar,” Marilyn said.

“Laughter probably got us though as much as anything.”

Marilyn and John said maintaining their own interests was an important part of their marriage.

“We do things together, but we also do our own thing. John has his cars and I have the CWA and the Red Cross,” Marilyn said.

Marilyn said it is also important to support one another’s interests.

“If John has a car thing, I’ll

Golden years: Meeniyan couple John and Marilyn Mackie recently celebrated 50 years of marriage at the Meeniyan Hall with a kitchen tea and Red Cross fundraiser. go and he comes to Red Cross things,” she said.

“We have always supported our children as well. Even now showing cattle, there is often three generations of us there which you don’t often find.”

Over the years, the couple has achieved many things, some of which stand out.

“One of our greatest achievements was having three healthy boys. Now we also have three lovely daughters in law and six grandchildren,” Marilyn said.

“We went from dairy farmers to coach operators, which was another of our greatest achievements. We had some wonderful times doing that.”

Marilyn’s advice for a successful marriage was to appreci-

ate your partner while you can.

“Life would be completely different without them, I am sure. Support one another and never go to bed on an argument. Fix the issue on the day.

There is no use carrying it on,” she said.

As part of their recent anniversary celebrations, Marilyn and John asked guests to bring with them unwanted household items, which were then donated to the Red Cross relief centre in Melbourne.

They also held a raffle and raised around $1000.

Marilyn and John’s granddaughter Jasmine Mackie wore Marilyn’s wedding dress to the party and granddaughter Ruby Mackie wore the flower girl frock from their wedding.

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Where’s Wally?: from left, Isabelle, Lexi, Matthias and Aiden brought the famous book character to life at Wonthaggi Primary School.

Left, Best dressed: from left, Wonthaggi Primary School’s Grade 1 and 2 students Maverick, Aurora and Sophie had great outfits to celebrate 30 years of Where’s Wally?

Where’s Wally in Wonthaggi FAVOURITE children’s book character, Where’s Wally came to life at Wonthaggi Primary School last Thursday.

Students donned the familiar red and white strips to celebrate 30 years of Where’s Wally?

Where’s Wally? was first published in 1987,

and has continued to engage children ever since.

The dress up day was an initiative of Wonthaggi Primary School’s student representative council.

All students donated a gold coin on the day, with proceeds going to a school project of the council’s choice.

Make over: a draft plan for the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve has been released for community feedback.

Sporting hopes for Wonthaggi reserve FOLLOWING lengthy consideration and consultation, the draft master plan for the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve is complete and open for feedback.

Bass Coast Shire Council encourages all who are involved with local recreation activities to have a look at the draft plan and provide and feedback or ideas.

Led by Richard Simon of Simon Leisure, developing the draft master plan involved 14 community groups and broader community consultation.

Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said the master plan will provide a clear direction for the future of the reserve.

“The plan aims to find a balance between considering and respecting the reserve’s rich sporting history, and providing facilities which encourage new activities and innovative options for shared spaces,” she said.

The draft master plan is on exhibition with feedback welcome until Friday, June 2.

All feedback will be considered before the plan is presented to council in August.

You can view the plan and provide comment by attending the community meeting on Wednesday, May 31, from 7pm at the Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club social rooms.

Alternatively, you can contact the recreation and culture team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 1122, or download the plan and complete the online feedback form accessible at www.basscoast.vic.gov. au./wonthaggirec.

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Students speak up at council LOCAL government is becoming more accessible to young people.

For the first time, local students will give input into Bass Coast Shire Council’s council plan.

Seven students from Wonthaggi Secondary College, Newhaven College and Bass Coast Specialist School engaged in a council workshop at Wonthaggi Town Hall last week.

The students were given the opportunity to go over the draft community plan and provide comment.

Facilitated by Alex Snow, the students previewed the seven sections of the plan and wrote a pitch, which will be delivered to council.

“The idea was to help build their civic engagement and their relationship with council,” council’s youth planning and policy officer Geraldine Archibald said.

“They also had the opportunity to Skype with Assisting council: from left, Brittany Carlson, Luke Chetcuti, Kelsey King, Marco Orr, the mayor and deputy mayor to build a rapport.”

Britney Anes, Aaron Fraser and Meg Hynes went over Bass Coast Shire Council’s draft This workshop was a follow up on recent pop up consultations. council plan with facilitator Alex Snow.

Through these consultations, council found students are particularly concerned with health and wellbeing – particularly mental health – and protecting the environment.

They also want to see more money go into recreation – such as bike paths and skate parks – and more access to arts and culture.

A youth action plan was adopted by council last year. Through this plan, council has funded major youth initiatives including the youth band through the Wonthaggi Citizens’ Band, workshops with Wonthaggi Theatrical Group and youth parliament.

The youth parliament gives students the chance to learn how to write a bill. They then present the bill in parliament, with the chance that it may be accepted.

Council funded the $5000 youth parliament program for Newhaven College last year. It is Wonthaggi Secondary College’s turn this year.

The students’ formal response to the council plan will be heard at the public submissions hearing on June 7.

Hub to help Wonthaggi youths A YOUTH friendly space is being developed in Wonthaggi.

A private property in Graham Street has been selected as an ideal location for a youth hub. Now all it needs is funding from Bass Coast Shire Council.

The steering committee held a forum at the venue recently, which delivered a great turn out and lots of positive feedback.

“After consulting with young people, it was found they want better access to all services,”

YMCA’s Michael Feehan said.

“This hub would be a non judgemental space with structured programs, access to services and general facilities.”

Some of the structured programs may include cooking and gardening, but there would be space for activities such as art and music. Young people would also have access to information surrounding a range of social needs and issues.

Young people from VCAL, Chisholm TAFE and Wonthaggi Secondary College – including

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the newly formed youth parliament – attended the forum.

“These young people engaged in some of the dialogue and gave some positive feedback. They liked the idea of having a safe place to go where they can hang out and get a meal that wouldn’t cost them anything. This is what they have been

asking for, and we want to make it happen for them,” Mr Feehan said.

The committee is now waiting for the outcome of the 2017-18 council budget. If it successfully receives the funding it needs, Mr Feehan anticipates some of the programs could be running immediately.

Stakeholders: South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning Employment Network’s Wendy Major, Bass Coast Health’s Noel Sibley, Anglicare Victoria Catherine Muston, YMCA’s Michael Feehan and Rebecca Wilson, SalvoCare’s Jasmine Crutchfield, and Bass Coast Health’s Penny Mitchell and Nikki Stanes joined the conversation about a youth hub in Wonthaggi recently.

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New location for Oaktree

Impressive: from left, Wonthaggi Secondary College’s Liam Wilson-Brown, Jack Clements, Harry McInnes and Caleb Cummins competed at the senior boys’ tennis state finals Fresh position: Margaret Simpson of Oaktree Boutique in Wonthaggi has just moved locaheld at the Boroondara Tennis Complex in Balwyn and came in fifth. tion to 7 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi.

With her new central location and larger premises, Margaret invites you to come on in and enjoy browsing her extended space.

With a greater range of divine antiques and stylish yet affordable fashion labels now available, get your friends together for a day out and drop in today.

Tennis team earns fifth

WONTHAGGI Secondary College placed fifth in the state at the recent senior boys’ tennis state finals held at the Boroondara Tennis Complex in Balwyn.

Liam Wilson-Brown, Jack Clements, Harry McInnes and Caleb Cummins represented Wonthaggi Secondard College.

The level of tennis displayed at the event was extremely high, and the college was proud of the boys’ efforts.

This was the highest ranking a Wonthaggi Secondary College tennis team has achieved.

The college also thanked Josh Griffin and Max Dyball, who were part of the teams that helped the school progress in the Gippsland and South Gippsland stages.

Jack selected in All Australian team WONTHAGGI Secondary College student Jack Clements captained Victoria in this year’s Pizzey Cup. The event was played at Shepparton Lawn Tennis Club from April 29 to May 7.

Victoria came fourth, with New South Wales winning the cup.

At the conclusion of the event, 10 boys and girls were selected for the All Australian team based on their performance throughout the whole week of competition using the ‘Sudlow’ points system.

The All Australian team is invited to the 2018 Australian Open.

Congratulations to Jack for winning the Kevin Horrigan Plate and selected in the All Australian team.

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Colin embraces life with macular degeneration COLIN Willmott’s farm had been in the family for 80 years when he sold it two years ago.

New school: back from left, Wonthaggi Primary School students Cameron, Bailey, Jordan, Chad, Nathan and Angus, and front from left, Mikayla, Dannielle and Amber participated in a scavenger hunt to familiarise themselves with Wonthaggi Secondary College during Mates Day.

Students share the high school experience GRADE 5 and 6 students enjoyed their first experiences at high school in Wonthaggi last week.

Students from Wonthaggi North, Wonthaggi, Cowes, Inverloch-Kongwak and Bass Valley primary schools attended Wonthaggi Secondary College for Mates Day, which gives them a glimpse at their years to come.

It was a student free day for the secondary college students to make the transition comfortable for the primary school students.

As well as getting to know the layout of the secondary college,

students also experienced different subjects. These were taught by their regular classroom teacher on the day.

All subjects were open to the students, including home economics, science, physical education, woodwork, computers and art.

“It gave the students a really good view of the options they have at this school and also allowed them to experience what it’s like moving from classroom to classroom,” Dudley campus principal Ross Bramley said.

Including Grade 5 students in Mates Day is a relatively new part of the program, but has proven to

be beneficial.

“A lot of schools now teach composite grades, so splitting up the Grade 5 and 6 students can be problematic and disruptive,” Mr Bramley said.

“It works well because it demystifies secondary school for the Grade 5 students and takes away some of the nervousness.”

The program was open to all children, whether they were considering attending Wonthaggi Secondary College or not.

“This was the early steps of the transition process. It was a gentle introduction to what life will be like at any secondary college,” Mr Bramley said.

Initially he ran the property as a dairy farm and in the latter years for cattle, however his deteriorating vision pushed him to finally make the decision to sell.

A pragmatic man, he said, “Moving from the farm was hard to do, but you get to that stage in your life.

“I have four daughters and they all went their different ways.

Two of them are still farming and I wanted one of them to take it on but she’s married and her farm has her going 100 miles an hour.

“A businessman bought it in the end. He’s doing well and I’m always welcome back.”

Having lived on the land all his life, Colin and his wife Pam were determined their new home would have a sense of space.

They settled on an acre block in Wonthaggi and, being a keen gardener, Colin quickly turned his attention to the outdoor surrounds.

“The house we bought had a reasonable garden on it, but we increased the size of the native garden. I put in raised garden beds and my grandson built a large greenhouse. The main thing I wanted was a water feature outside the kitchen,” he said.

Although macular degeneration has stolen much of Colin’s sight, he had sufficient peripheral vision to plan the feature, then called on a friend to help with excavation and construction.

“I got a spray can out on the lawn and marked up a reasonably large pond area with a garden around it,” he said.

“Now we’ve got a pond that measures 20m x 10m with a rockery planted out with native trees, ferns, bananas and air plants – plants that are a bit different.

We’ve added small sculptures of

Loving life: Pam and Colin Willmott in their garden in Wonthaggi, which Colin enjoys despite enduring macular degeneration. emus, kangaroos and koalas, and my brother-in-law has built me a table and chairs out of racehorse shoes. I get a lot of satisfaction out of spending time there.”

Keen to allow others to enjoy their beautiful garden, Colin and Pam recently opened the garden for a Lions Club of Wonthaggi fundraiser, with funds going to macular degeneration research.

A committed participant in the local community, in addition to his Lions club activities, Colin is a member of the local orchid club and still attends meetings at the Glen Alvie Community Centre which he has done since 1972.

Pam said Colin’s low vision has not stopped him from getting on with life.

“I help Colin with his pills and reading the mail, and our children and grandchildren help out with the garden when they can,” she said.

“But Colin’s very determined and insists on doing everything he can himself. I watched him the oth-

er day. He was going fishing and he was sitting at the table, threading a hook. He couldn’t see it but eventually he got the line through.”

A keen fisher, Colin said while giving up his boat was one of the hardest things he has had to do, at least he’s still able to go fishing with his mates.

“People say to me you’re legally blind and I am but I can still get around without a stick to guide me. I feel there are a lot of people far worse off than me,” he said.

Macular Degeneration Awareness Week was held from May 21 to 27.

Macular degeneration is an age-related disease with one in seven Australians aged over 50 having some evidence.

People in this age group are urged to have an eye test and macula check.

For a free macular degeneration information kit contact Macular Disease Foundation Australia 1800 111 709 or visit www. mdfoundation.com.au

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Hospital theatre closes for upgrade CONTRACTOR Williams and Burns Contracting Pty Ltd has been appointed and are ready to start the work on the theatre renovations at Wonthaggi Hospital.

Bass Coast Health (BCH) CEO Jan Child said this week, “As part of our commitment to provide safe and quality health services to the Bass Coast Shire, BCH will be upgrading its operating theatres at the hospital from May 26 until July 23, 2017 to ensure it can continue to offer safe, high quality surgical services to the community.

“This is a temporary closure only and our operating theatres will re-open on July 24, 2017 and surgery and birthing will re-commence from this date. Things will be ‘full steam ahead’ for BCH from May 24 with surgery due to increase and births already booked in.”

BCH chief engineer Wimal Kirinde will oversee the upgrade which will include the installation of new air handling units and modifications to the recovery room and central sterilising area.

He said, “The quickest and safest way to get the theatres completed is to close them for a short period of time. This allows the workmen easy access and guarantees there is no risk of infection to

our surgical patients.”

Because the theatre will be closed, BCH will be unable to undertake caesarean sections. After consultation with specialist obstetric medical staff, it was determined that for this short period of time, BCH would temporarily suspend its birthing service and has re-arranged for women to attend other services such as Leongatha, Foster, Warragul and Berwick (Casey).

This reduces any risk to mums who come in thinking they will be birthing normally, but then experience a complication and need to have an emergency caesarean.

BCH CEO Jan Child said, “In the interest of mother and baby safety, the safest way to manage the closure is to arrange for births to occur at a facility that has the capacity to respond in the case of an emergency.”

BCH has communicated with all local birthing women to ensure they are booked in and cared for at neighbouring hospitals during this time.

Women will still be able to continue to receive their ante-natal and post-natal care at BCH during this period and will be able to return to BCH following the birth, should they wish to do so.

During the temporary theatre closure, many of the midwifery and theatre staff are using the

Taking shape: from left, Bass Coast Health chief engineer Wimal Kirinde and engineer Matt Cardy discuss plans for the replacement of the operating theatre air handling units at Wonthaggi Hospital. time to complete upskilling and take advantage of other educational opportunities.

Ms Child noted this was another step towards BCH strengthening its capacity to meet the growing needs of the shire.

“Far from scaling back, updating our theatre

facilities will ensure we have the best environment to expand our surgical and obstetric services into the future,” she said.

“We anticipate doing more complex surgery, and more births over the coming years as we continue our journey to a sub-regional service.”

Order fresh produce from Wonthaggi WONTHAGGI Primary School is now a FarmGate.

FarmGate Online supports local farmers with healthy fundraisers.

By ordering fruit and vegetables online, 10 per cent of the value goes to the school as fundraising.

Orders can be picked up from the school. All orders must be in by Monday night for Thursday

New showroom has it all JOAN Hoober of Wonthaggi Tile and Woodheating is delighted with the business’s new showroom at 6/6 Cyclone Street, Wonthaggi.

Get in store now for a huge range of specials.

Joan has a massive floor stock sale on right now and you can save big dollars on a wide range of products.

Floor stock specials include the perfect choice in pizza oven from Morso Living

and recently featured in Better Homes and Gardens.

Gazco electric wall heaters are at the lowest price you will find and offer a great modern style for your home.

The deal to end all deals is the super, one only special on the stylish and modern Key Largo Patio heater by Jetmaster.

With all the best brands instore, see Joan today and warm up at Wonthaggi Tile and Woodheating.

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There is a great range of delicious food to chose from; there’s something everyone will love.

Where possible, the produce comes from local farmers. All produce is only sourced in Australia.

Packaging is limited, so delivery boxes must be returned to the school.

To place an order, go to www.farmgate.online

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Science entertains AWARD winning science communicator Nicholas Johnston performed The Bad Science Show to Mary MacKillop College Year 8 students last Tuesday, May 16 at the Leongatha college for STEM week.

STEM teaches students about the four disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Students from years 7 to 10 were involved in activities designed to promote deeper thinking and making connections between the school subjects and the wider world.

The Bad Science Show taught students pseudoscience and vital critical thinking skills.

Packed full of magic, science and comedy, Mr Johnston had students laughing and screaming in excitement throughout the session.

Critical thinking: from left, Mary MacKillop College Year 8 students Robert Bennett, Sullivan Herbert and Sarah Doolan with entertainer Nicholas Johnston at The Bad Science Show for STEM week.

Students learnt about the Placebo Effect, pareidolia, ESP experiments, force and pressure and water divining.

The Bad Science Show is designed to encourage students to apply the lessons of the science classroom to the world around them.

Mr Johnston also presented his new show called Deceptology to the Year 10s.

“Combining comedy, magic and sideshow stunts, Nicholas’s shows were unlike anything we have seen at Mary MacKillop College before,” STEM week organiser Dianna Malloy said.

During STEM week, students were challenged every day with a maths brainteaser.

The major prize winner was Erich O’Hare and daily

prize winners were Jacob Beckwith, Bree Ross, Charlie Hall and Reuben Strentz.

On Wednesday, Year 7 students toured the Waste Water Treatment Plant in Leongatha.

“It was a wonderful week,” Ms Malloy said.

“Thanks to all the students and teachers who joined in, organised or supervised activities and events.”

Café serves up for the Salvos THERE has never been a better way to justify hopping into a tasty cake than by enjoying morning tea at Sally’s Café at the Leongatha corps of the Salvation Army.

Volunteers serve tasty morning teas every Tuesday from 9.30am to 12.30pm, all at affordable prices and to army staff and the public.

“The café provides a community for people and a sense of belonging. It’s that one meeting point where all of our staff, members of the congregation and clients come together,” Salvation Army Leongatha corps lieutenant Kerry Smith said.

“All money raised helps run the centre here.”

For the record, Sally does not run the café. Rather, Sally is a nickname referring to the Salvos.

Sweet teeth: Kelly Kennedy (left), team leader home based care at Salvation Army Leongatha and home based care case manager Melissa Allman are served by volunteer Pat Allaway at Sally’s Café last Tuesday, May 23. The café operates from the army’s Leongatha corps.

Council to improve customer service BASS Coast Shire Council is committed to shaping a better Bass Coast.

Council has launched an online survey to hear the community’s expectations when interacting with staff.

The responses, along with the feedback regularly gathered through engagement activities, will help shape the customer experience people can expect when dealing with council staff.

Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said this forms part of the overall program to review each service council provides to find operational efficiencies and innovations, and to determine appropriate levels of service and service models.

“Customer service is incredibly important. Having experience in retail, a focus on customer service and continually improving the customer experience is something I value highly,” she said.

“Council is always

looking for customer service feedback to ensure our structures and processes work for everybody.”

Feedback from the survey will be incorporated in the development of a

customer service strategy.

To complete the survey, visit www.research.net/r/ basscoastcustomer.

The survey closes on Wednesday, June 7.

For more information,

contact coordinator customer service and facilities management Margaret Ryan on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or email basscoast@basscoast.vic. gov.au.

Philanthropist inspires leaders Fascinating story: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento, West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority CEO Martin Fuller, guest speaker Michael Traill, Cr Jessica O’Donnell and Committee for Gippsland CEO Mary Aldred at the Gippsland Community Leadership Program Leadership Address, given by Mr Traill.

Formerly of Morwell, Mr Traill is the founding CEO of Social Ventures Australia and was a driving force behind the consortium that acquired the ABC Early Childhood Centres following their collapse and established the Good Start Early Learning Centres across Australia.

Fun times: members of the Southern Business Women’s Network enjoy the group’s gathering at Korumburra Golf Club in April. From left, Cherie Smirl, Chelsea Watson, Sue Carmody, guest speaker Despina Karatsias, Meg Edwards and Kelly McCarthy.

Women tackle change MANAGING change was the topic addressed by guest speakers at the Southern Business Women’s Network event at Inverloch recently.

Guest speakers Samantha Crock and Georgina Banks addressed an enthusiastic audience of 60 people. For the first time, the network also participated in the Share the Dignity campaign, with members donating handbags and sanitary items for women in need.

“As a network, we are vibrant, thriving and growing. We welcome everyone to our events. It is not just about women in business. Our events are for people to connect and learn something regardless of the arena they play in,” network president Megan Vuillermin said.

More than 50 people attended the network’s April event held at the Korumburra Golf Club, with the speaker being Despina Karatsias from Melbourne talking about innovative collaboration.

The network’s next so-

Talking adaptation: guest speakers Georgina Banks (left) and Samantha Crock (right) of Fish Creek spoke about managing change at the Southern Business Women’s Network event at Inverloch’s Manna Gum recently. They are with network president Megan Vuillermin. cial event is at the Koonwarra Hall on Wednesday, June 21 with Brent Sinclair catering and Ms Vuillermin as guest speaker.

She is the creator of #TheSelfWorthProject and is passionately on a mission to change what she believes is in epidemic proportions these days, and that is a lack of self-worth, otherwise showing itself as

depression, anxiety, suicide, breakdown of relationships and business.

She will talk about self-worth, self-care, resilience, confidence – why don’t we have it, what we can do about it and how to change it for our futures sake.

Bookings via the network’s website www. sbwn.com.au

Mayor’s message Cr Ray Argento WHAT a way to introduce live streaming of council meetings than with one of the most robustly debated sessions to date.

Our most recent council meeting saw us conducting business before cameras for the first time and I am sure it made for some very interesting viewing as we progressed through the many public submissions.

What an honour it was to have so many of our constituents voicing their opinions and concerns. This shows passion and is democracy at work.

Council considers all submissions when finalising a proposed plan or assessing a development application. Your ideas and comments have the power to influence the final outcome.

The marathon session went late into the evening, but it’s robust debates about complex issues that are a feature of a healthy democracy.

It is important for good governance and for the reputation of local government that debates focus on the content of issues, not on the councillors debating them, and collectively we managed to achieve results.

If you were able to ‘join us’ via live

streaming on the internet, you would have been able to see how and why council came to make such decisions.

Petitions were tabled, Section 223 submissions considered, strategies and plans adopted and statutory procedures started.

Live streaming allows you to watch and listen to the meeting in real time, giving you greater access to council decision making and debate and encouraging openness and transparency. This is what council meetings should be characterised by.

The interesting thing about the live streaming of council meetings is they are also recorded and the meetings can be viewed via council’s website if you did not happen to be online during the live session.

Detailed minutes of each meeting are also available on council’s website and are generally available to view on the Friday following the meeting.

I am sure there will be some improvements to make to the live streaming process as we become more familiar with it, but I know it’s a step in the right direction and complements council’s desire to serve the people.

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LEONGATHA

A private court location S

ITUATED in a no through location, this spacious four bedroom home (currently three bedroom plus study) is well kept and immaculately presented.

Privacy is assured as very little of the front façade is on view.

Gardens shield the home and also provide tranquil garden views from inside and farmland in the distance.

Close to primary and secondary schools, it is in an ideal location for families.

The décor is modern and tasteful throughout, with a renovated kitchen, neutral paintwork, carpets and blinds.

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The floor plan will suit family living needs with two spacious living areas.

Front entry opens out into a light filled lounge, a space for total relaxation with those restful garden views.

This room leads through to a spacious family room with kitchen, dining and living areas.

The updated kitchen features quality stainless steel appliances including a plumbed fridge, a walk in pantry and a breakfast bar.

Large windows let in plenty of light and overlook a very private, sunny backyard complete with landscaped terracing and veggie patches.

The study or fourth bedroom and main bedroom with large ensuite are to the front of the home.

Two more generous bedrooms in a separate wing both have built in robes.

The main bathroom and laundry are spacious too.

Reverse cycle ducted air conditioning and ceiling fans throughout take care of heating and cooling needs.

A very private enclosed glass atrium capitalises on garden vistas and views beyond.

It is a terrific all weather entertaining option.

A single tandem garage with remote door has direct access into the home or backyard.

The floor plan, low maintenance established gardens, private setting and location of this property make it a very desirable home.

4 Warralong Court Insight Real Estate Leongatha 5662 2220

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Wandaringa - paradise awaits W

ANDARINGA is the ultimate rural lifestyle property.

Not only is it located in beautiful South Gippsland, close to the beaches of Walkerville, Bear Gully and Wilsons Promontory, it is a paradise destination of its own.

The 108 acre property is a mix of approximately 80 acres of grazing pasture with around 25 acres of bush land.

The home is ideally located in a private bush setting on a rise with views to Bass Strait.

Locally built, this quality, double storey residence features three bedrooms and study, large central kitch-

en and family room plus a second formal lounge.

The home also offers a double garage as well as a separate (approximately 9x6 metre) shed, and a tennis court.

The grazing land is currently leased and is available to continue or vacant possession is on offer.

Divided into five grazing paddocks, the property also has stockyards and spring fed water.

The drive into the property will melt your heart as the track meanders through the scenic bushland full of grass trees, tree ferns and an abundance of native trees and wild life.

Put this property on your list to inspect.

Investors flock to regional Vic for highest rental returns REGIONAL Victoria is delivering dividends for investors with every property type in regional Victoria recording a higher rental return than metropolitan Melbourne.

New data from the REIV shows two and three bedroom homes in regional Victoria were some of the best performing for investors with rental returns of 5.3 and 4.9 per cent respectively.

In comparison, the same property types in Melbourne delivered returns of 2.7 and three per cent respectively.

In the year to March, two bedroom homes in Sale produced a rental return of seven per cent while threebedroom homes in the Gippsland towns of Moe, Mor-

well and Bairnsdale recorded yields of more than 6.5 per cent over the same period.

REIV President Joseph Walton said regional Victoria is increasingly attractive for investors, offering high returns for a range of property types.

“While capital growth in regional Victoria has been more moderate, country Victoria offers investors some of the state’s highest rental returns,” Mr Walton said.

“Regional Victoria provides real value for money with affordable entry points to the market and high rental returns, allowing investors to service their loan.

“Property is a long term investment with improved infrastructure and amenities across the state likely to drive house price growth in the coming years.”

1810 Walkerville Rd Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922

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LEONGATHA 5 Parkside Close

Luxury living in Leongatha T

HIS home has been lovingly built beyond your expectations and takes advantage of the generous size block.

This exciting residence exudes quality, comfort and charm.

Offering multiple living areas of generous proportions, the front formal living room could also double as a parents retreat as it is positioned next to the master bedroom which is complete with a walk in robe and a full ensuite.

The main living room boasts a fabulous gas log fire and is open plan with the dining area and kitchen.

The modern kitchen is fully equipped with stone bench tops, stainless steel appliances and plenty of storage including a separate bar/prep alcove.

Leading off the second living area through double doors is the theatre room which has block out blinds, is cozy and spacious and ideal for family movie nights.

Three further bedrooms (all with built in robes and TV points) are located to the right of the kitchen/family area, which is serviced by a generous size laundry and bathroom featuring a nice deep bathtub, separate shower and separate toilet.

Outside this divine home it is neat, tidy and features low maintenance gardens with no lawns

to mow.

There is an undercover area perfect for barbecues and entertaining and meanders out back to a 12x7 metre shed that is too good to be true.

This shed has been insulated, has a wood fire, toilet, kitchenette and two rooms off one large room making it ideal for games/rumpus room, dual living and workshop.

The main room has glass double doors that open out onto a large sun deck (9x5 metres) with shade sail and would be perfect for indoor/outdoor entertaining.

Other features that complete this comprehensive property is a double garage with auto roller door and internal access and roller door to the backyard, electric ducted heating and cooling, ducted vacuum, solid core internal/external doors, solar panels plus solar hot water and water tank for fresh drinking water, dishwasher and toilets.

A home of this standard doesn’t come along very often.

This property is a walk in and enjoy the spoils type of home, nothing needs to be done.

If you would like to inspect this property or have any questions, please contact Jean O’Loughlin on 0428 571 083.

The home will be open for inspection on Saturday, June 3 from 10.30am until 11am.

Elders Real Estate Leongatha 5662 3523

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Rare rural opportunity I F you’re after a productive and peaceful property, then here it is.

The property is only a short 10 minute drive from the township of Leongatha.

This 140 acre property with valley views across the Dumbalk and Nerrena district offers privacy and loads of potential for pleasure and earning.

The property is currently running 50 plus breeders, 30 breeding sheep plus cutting all hay and silage requirements.

There is a designated five acre horse area including a 42 by 64 metre arena and individually fenced paddocks with loose boxes.

There are hay sheds, an old disused dairy with yards, a loading race and a fenced dog shelter area.

For the poultry lover you’ll find the prettiest and most practical of hen houses and breeding pens.

The property is well watered with seven dams including a spring fed dam.

Centrally located the original three bedroom, recently renovated farm house allows for further expansion and renovation.

For further information please contact Irene Walker or Peter Bellingham at SEJ Real Estate Leongatha Inspections are strictly by appointment only.

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ERE is the perfect home for first home buyers, a family, or retirees.

The location is ideal, situated close to schools, shops and medical facilities, you will certainly appreciate the convenience to all the amenities.

It is a solid, three bedroom brick veneer home.

Warm and cosy in the winter, by way of a solid fuel heater and backed up by a reverse cycle air conditioner that will keep you cool in the summer.

The beautifully appointed Blackwood kitchen, with a breakfast bar, dishwasher, and electric oven is spacious and workable and provides a beautiful outlook over the manicured gardens at the rear of the house.

The open plan kitchen/living area is large and bright, with plenty of north facing windows capturing all the sunlight.

The three bedrooms are spacious, and all with built in robes.

The bathroom has a separate shower, and the home is complete with two toilets.

A separate laundry, with outside access, provides plenty of storage.

The 1105 square block is flat and very manage-

able with a large backyard.

There are two tanks that provide extra water for the garden, and crystal clear drinking water to the house.

There is a fully lockable 36 by 20 metre shed that will be the envy of all your mates.

It is fully powered and has a concrete floor.

There is also an adjoining carport with enough space for two cars.

The low maintenance garden has vegetable beds, established trees and paved walkways.

Sit back and relax on the decking at the rear of the house, and just enjoy your surrounds.

This home has been meticulously cared for by the owners.

It has been newly listed and won’t last long.

LEONGATHA 30 Hassett Street Landmark Harcourts Leongatha Kellie Thomas 0438 647 449

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Volunteers recognised for more than 700 years’ service COASTAL volunteers were recently recognised for a combined 707 years of service at events at Foster and Grantville recently.

Community minded: from left, Sandy Point Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management members awarded were Randy Reusch, Rob O’Sullivan, Judy O’Sullivan, Ray Henderson and Carole Macmillan from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning. Award recipient Jill Bowron was absent.

Environmental warriors: from left, Port Franklin Public Purposes and Recreation Reserve Committee of Management members awarded were Mal Heywood, Alex Willder (accepting an award granted posthumously to her grandfather Alf Willder), Ernie Perry, Carol Howes (accepting award granted posthumously to George Howes), David Gleeson, Wilma Peeters, Don Henderson and Carole MacMillan, Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

The Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) thanked 32 members of coastal committees of management.

Collectively the volunteers have clocked up an astonishing 707 years of service.

DELWP regional manager of land planning and approvals, Carole MacMillan, said, “Our Gippsland coastal committees of management can all be proud of their achievements. They provide a level of volunteer dedication and attention to detail that money can’t buy and they bring great wisdom and knowledge that helps us to better manage our coastal and marine areas together.

“Certificates were awarded to 22 members from the Port Franklin, Sandy Point, Shallow Inlet and Walkerville foreshore committees at Foster and to 10 members from San Remo, Corinella and Lang Lang foreshore committees at Grantville.”

Two volunteers had achieved more than 50 years’ service: Tony Landy of the Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management and a posthumous certificate to Arthur Ridsdale from the Lang

Coast care: from left, Walkerville Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management award recipients were Rob Liley, Bill Bray, Julie Hazlett (accepting award granted posthumously to her father Norm Freeman), Tony Landy and Carole MacMillan of Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

Award recipient Andy Ringin was absent.

Lang Foreshore Reserve Committee of Management.

“The committees are faced with a large variety of tasks, including provision and maintenance of infrastructure such as beach access and boardwalks, toilet blocks, fences, picnic shelters, carparks, boat ramps, camping sites, barbeques, sea walls, viewing platforms, halls and much more,” Ms MacMillan said.

“Some voluntary committees are responsible for overseeing the management of fully commercial caravan parks.

“One ongoing task in many reserves is weed control – our coastal vegetation is notorious for harbouring weeds, and many members have been involved in the long-term struggle to keep

ahead of infestations such as Dolichos Pea, Polygala, Cape Ivy and Bridal Creeper.”

In Gippsland there are more than 200 committees of management that play an

essential role in managing public land for all Victorian.

The DELWP would like to encourage community members to consider joining committees of management.

Worthy winners: from left, Shallow Inlet Camping and Recreation Reserve Committee of Management members awarded were John McAinch, Rob Smith (accepting award granted posthumously to his father George Smith) and Alan Macqueen. Award recipients Valma and Dexter Rowe were absent.

Chairo opens its doors SPECIAL people were doted on at Chairo Christian School’s VIP Day last Tuesday, May 23.

Grandparents, parents and other visitors were the guests of honour at the school’s Education Week celebration, hosted by the school’s primary section.

Visitors enjoyed participating in classroom activities with students and were treated to an assembly where students performed acts and songs, before sitting down to a sumptuous morning tea.

Deputy principal Christine Hibma said, “We believe strongly in partnering with parents and the VIP Day is one of our ways of opening our classrooms for families.”

Above Creative minds: Nadine Long of Leongatha and her son Asher, Prep, enjoy painting during Chairo Christian School’s VIP Day last Tuesday, May 23.

Left, Lovely time: Doreen and John Western of Leongatha helped grandson Rylee Harlan, Year 5, create a bookmark during Chairo Christian School’s VIP Day last Tuesday, May 23.

Welcoming school: St Laurence’s Primary School in Leongatha hosted yet another open morning for prospective families last Tuesday, May 23, during Education Week.

Parents and children toured the school with staff to discover the benefits of an education at St Laurence’s.

Grades 1 and 2 students Ella (left) and Amelia enjoyed their art lessons, creating Kandinsky trees inspired by the Russian artist of the same name, to learn about primary and secondary colours.

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Mechanics Institutes in print NEAR the centre of towns and suburbs across Victoria are century old buildings marked with two words – Mechanics Institute.

Originating from a radical Scottish movement aimed at educating the working class, mechanics institutes spread across the English speaking world.

In few places did the movement take hold as strongly as it did in Victoria, according to Pam Baragwanath, co-author of a new book on institutes.

“We had more in Victoria than anywhere in Australia,” she said.

Her publication, These Walls Speak Volumes, is a hefty handbook edition and is the definitive reference on the various mechanics halls and institutes dotted around Victoria.

She will talk about her book during her address at the Family History Seminar hosted by the South Gippsland Genealogy Society on Saturday, June 3 from 9.15am to 3pm at the Uniting Church Hall in Leongatha Ms Baragwanath said the word mechanic was a general term meaning working man, working class tradesman

or artisan.

The institutes were community halls where everybody was welcome.

They offered adult education classes and free libraries. Today some mechanics institutes were taken over by local councils and used as libraries, community halls and arts centres.

At Leongatha the Mechanics Institute building in McCartin Street is used by the historical society and genealogy society.

The Family History seminar will also feature Meg Bate whose topic will be “Discovering doctors, nurses, midwives and patients in Victoria”.

Ms Bate is assistant library manager at the Genealogy Society of Victoria and she is a keen family historian and talented, knowledgeable speaker.

The x to y of DNA as it applies to genealogy and family tree research will be a fascinating topic of the seminar’s third speaker Paul Bech.

If any further enticement is needed to attend this interesting seminar, the society will serve morning tea, homemade lunch and afternoon tea.

Contact is Alison 56681860 and there is no need to book, just come along.

Making their mark: from left, dressing in fancy attire for Red Day at the Leongatha corps of the Salvation Army last Tuesday, May 23, were army carer Thelma McInnes, student Lesley Scott-Smith, and lieutenants Glenn Smith and Kerry Smith. Red Day raised awareness of the army’s annual Red Shield Appeal fundraiser.

Salvos come a knockin’ for Red Shield Appeal SOUTH Gippslanders gave generously to people in need by backing the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal in Leongatha over the weekend.

Volunteers knocked on doors on Sunday, and on Saturday sought donations at the first Leongatha Farmers’ Market and the intersection of Long and Ogilvy streets, and Koonwarra Road – the first such collection at the new intersection.

Guest speaker: co-author Pam Baragwanath with her book, These Walls Speak Volumes, the basis for her talk on mechanics institutes at a seminar in Leongatha this Saturday, June 3.

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

THIS week is National Reconciliation Week and I would like to begin by acknowledging our indigenous people and history.

We each have a part to play in the journey towards reconciliation.

National Reconcilliation Week celebrates and builds on the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians.

There will be an event at the Cape Kitchen on Sunday, June 4, at 3pm for us all to celebrate these relationships in Bass Coast.

It is a free event, but bookings are required.

Visit www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/reconciliation for more details.

On one of my usual community group visits this week, I learned, first hand, what a fantastic resource we have available to our youth, namely the Bass Coast Youth Assist Clinic in Wonthaggi.

This clinic is a hidden gem, a place many adults – including myself – wouldn’t know about, even though it has been in existence for four years!

The clinic is a collaborative effort, with partnerships coming from diverse areas including medical groups and health care providers, the Department of Education, local schools, the Bendigo Bank and council.

Together, these groups and individuals have created a space where people aged between 12 to 25 years can access important services including medical advice and mental health assistance.

What a perfect example of how individ-

uals and groups with a common cause can give rise to community empowerment and ownership.

Last week I attended the Gippsland Local Government Network (GLGN) meeting in Traralgon, where we began crafting our advocacy strategies for the forthcoming year. This network is an alliance of the six Gippsland councils.

Working together we have a much more substantial voice in presenting our cases to government for support, both at a state and federal level.

I also met with the Phillip Island View Club, a group which I am ashamed to say, I had no knowledge of until last week. I have been missing out! View Club is a leading women’s volunteer association which supports disadvantaged children through the charity, The Smith Family.

These Phillip Island ladies produce the most beautiful quilts which they raffle off to raise funds for The Smith Family. It was an honour and a delight to meet and address this wonderful association.

I was also honoured to meet another group of inspiring women in a very different regard, the Bass Coast Breakers.

This is the first women’s AFL team for our area and I was immensely proud to see the dreams of these women, who have wanted for so long to just get out there and play the sport they love, come true.

Many of the players are mothers and I couldn’t help but think how wonderful (and right) it is that for their little ones, women playing sport will be the norm.

Donations can be made at Woolworths supermarket in Leongatha this week, with volunteers to be equipped with a tap and go computer for electronic donations to make giving easier.

Lieutenant Kerry Smith said donations will go into a national pool for distribution to the army’s programs, covering housing and homelessness, family violence, youth services, foster car, drug and alcohol rehabilitation, financial counselling and emergency relief.

“People have been quite generous in the past. Leongatha raised $8000 last year and we really want to encourage the community to help us surpass that goal this year,” she said.

To launch the annual fundraiser, the Leongatha Corps held Red Day at Sally’s Cafe last Tuesday, May 23.

Army staff dressed in red attire, with lieutenant Glenn Smith looking resplendent in a wig and moustache and lieutenant Kerry Smith donning a wig of her own, with matching mask.

Bass Coast Council briefs Restore road RESIDENTS of Kallay Drive, Pioneer Bay, want the road returned to bitumen.

A bitumen seal was trialled in 2005 but the road was transformed into a gravel road after the 2013 council decided the trial seal was unsuccessful.

Residents believed their health and wellbeing was not considered when the decision was made, as many have been affected by the dust caused by the unsealed road.

A petition with 40 signatures was given to council at its recent meeting.

Council will consider the petition at its next meeting on June 21.

Support hospital A MAYORAL fundraiser will be held on June 16 to raise money for Bass Coast Health.

The Winter Vibes concert will collect funds for the new ‘hospital in the home’ program to start next year.

The concert will be held at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre and there will be many prizes to be won.

The Davidson Brothers Band will be the headline act.

Council online TRANSPARENCY is something ratepayers want council to achieve during its term.

Wonthaggi’s Kevin Griffin suggested council consider live streaming to make meetings more accessible to people across the shire.

Mr Griffin said 10 Victorian councils had adopted the practice, and the Alpine Shire Council obtained equipment for less than $1500.

Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said council will consider live streaming

when reviewing its communication and engagement strategy.

The report for this strategy is expected to be available later this year.

Funding for Phillip Island A TOTAL of $140,343 was accumulated in the Phillip Island community benefit fund this round.

The fund is derived from electronic gaming machine losses at a hotel in Cowes.

Out of 22 applicants, nine were successful and will receive grants between $5000 and $25,000.

Cr Clare Le Serve said the fund was a great initiative to allow community based organisations to receive grants.

This funding round was run concurrently with council’s community grants funding.

Road scheme for Sunset Strip COUNCILLOR Steve Fullarton claimed a road and drainage scheme for Sunset Strip was essential.

Cr Fullarton said residents need to weigh up the financial burden against community gain, and hoped the project would come to fruition.

“The benefits of the scheme would include being able to safely walk or ride on the street without getting covered in dust,” he said.

“It’s becoming a health issue now.

People have had to move out because of the dust they are exposed to. Houses are shrouded in dust and complaints are regular.”

Cr Bruce Kent said he supported Cr Fullarton’s comments, but believed other areas deserved to be looked at.

“Sunset Strip has had its day. You need 70 percent sign off from the residents to go ahead with the scheme and Sunset Strip didn’t. It should be treated like everyone else, and we should look at roads in Pioneer Bay and Shetland Heights,” he said.

Cr Clare Le Serve said it could be a waste of time to defend the position of council to those who decline a road upgrade.

However, Cr Fullarton persisted.

“What do we do? Wait for 10 years until there is a problem? It’s honestly time we do something about it,” he said.

Council will consider a report about the road and drainage scheme at the July 19 meeting.

Horse ban outcry THE local equine community has fought back against calls to restrict horses from the Corinella foreshore.

The idea to restrict the horses derived from Bass Coast Shire Council’s extensive consultation sessions at the start of the year.

However, a petition with 1004 signatures was delivered to council at the last meeting.

The petition stated many people enjoyed taking horses to the beach.

Council will consider the petition and the restrictions at its next meeting on June 21.

Council comes to Inverloch THE next council meeting will be held at the Inverloch Community Hub. This is the first time a council meeting has been held in Inverloch and will be held on June 21 at 5pm.

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Boomerang bags New paper has double the quality to save the coast WONTHAGGI Newsagency is a supporter of environment sustainability.

The newsagency is now a distributor of Double A Feel Good Paper, which is manufactured from Australian originated euca-

Distributor: Fiona Fleming showcases the new Double A Feel Good Paper now available at Wonthaggi Newsagency.

The paper is of excellent quality, as well as environmentally friendly.

lyptus trees specially farmed to preserve natural forests.

With an extra smooth surface, sharper clarity and greater thickness, the Double A paper is the perfect choice for important documentation, accounting and graphic design.

The paper exhibits better quality and consistency because it is farmed from the same timber.

Due to its quality, the paper will not shed residue in the printer. With fewer dust particles on the paper, it is less likely to stick, jam or curl while printing important work.

Wonthaggi Newsagency’s Fiona Fleming said the paper is produced in a sustainable environment, which in turn benefits farmers.

“We have been using the paper here and it’s been fantastic. The paper adheres better to print,” she said.

“It’s also cheaper a ream than other products and one of the advantages is we can stock A5 paper without any hassles.”

The National Breast Cancer Foundation is a platinum partner of Double A paper. Therefore, purchasing the paper will help fund crucial research for prevention and cure.

The Wonthaggi Newsagency is the sole local distributor of Double A paper, so come on in and experience the difference.

BOOMERANG bags are now available at two local supermarkets to help Bass Coast become a plastic bag free shire.

Inverloch’s Foodworks and Wonthaggi’s IGA have boomerang bag bins to help reduce the number of plastics bags used.

The cloth bags are environmentally friendly, and are made to be borrowed by customers and returned to the supermarket.

Inverloch Foodworks’ owner Tracee Brusamarello said the boomerang bags had made a difference.

“It’s definitely working to reduce the amount of plastic bags we use. We’ve seen plenty of people come in and use the boomerang bags,” she said.

A local group meets at Wonthaggi’s Mitchell House each week to sew the bags. Resident Betty Dowell impressively makes 50 bags a week.

A group in San Remo donates boomerang bags to supermarkets in the Phillip Island area. All members are part of an umbrella group called Plastic Bag Free Bass Coast.

The Bass Coast group also holds a sewathon in the Wonthaggi library on every third Saturday of the month.

“The sewathon has been fantastic because it is in a high profile venue and people come in to find out what we are up to,” group member Aileen Vening said.

“Local support for the boomerang bags has been excellent.”

People are also invited to sew bags from their homes. The group can supply bag cut outs ready to sew.

Ms Vening said the group hoped to make the libraries in Wonthaggi and Inverloch drop off points for the boomerang bags to encourage people to return the bags after use.

The group was recently successful in applying for a community grant from Bass Coast Shire

Great initiative: from left, Plastic Bag Free Bass Coast’s Aileen Vening and Inverloch Foodworks’ Tracee Brusamarello showcase the boomerang bags, which are an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic bags.

Council.

Ms Vening said the money would go towards promoting the bags.

“We have a good supply of material, so now we need more boxes and promotional products,” she said.

“Surf Coast Shire Council recently put in money for boomerang bag logos and big street signs. We have met with council,

that told us it would be focusing on the organic bins this year. Next year it will be pledging to actively support us as part of its environment policy.

“We are all about looking at the big picture and our long term plan is to get through to every business to make Bass Coast plastic bag free; particularly because we are so close to the beautiful coastline.”

Make the most of waste COMPOSTING is a great way to rescue resources, improve gardens and soil and to develop sustainable industries.

Sustainability Victoria’s chief executive Stan Krpan said around 600,000 kilograms of food waste went from Victorian households to landfills each year.

“Much of this is good food that is just thrown out, but we have the potential to create a valuable product that rescues resources,” he said.

“Home composting is a great way to feed your garden, but we’re also moving into an age of industrial-scale composting with a growing number of Victorian councils now collecting food waste along with garden waste pickups.

Bass Coast Shire Council will introduce an organics bin in September and South Gippsland Shire Council is expected to consider it in the future.

Mr Krpan said this development is good for

the environment and is creating new industries and jobs.

“It reduces the amount of food that goes to landfills and saves councils and the community money,” he said.

“While many councils are looking at future waste recovery options, consumers can take their own action by getting involved in composting, worm farming and Sustainability Victoria’s Love Food Hate Waste campaign.”

Mr Krpan said household composting and worm farming systems created nutrient rich products which improved soil structure and reduced the need to water.

“By not putting food waste in the rubbish bin you’re having a positive environmental impact by reducing what goes to landfill and helping to keep community waste disposal costs down,” he said.

Most kitchen waste and garden clippings, paper and cardboard can go in to compost bins and worm farms.

A worm farm might be a better option for people in small households who produce less kitchen waste or those who live in apartments.

Once established the worms can get through their food quite quickly.

Apart from compost they also produce ‘worm juice’ an odourless liquid waste which can be put on plants.

Some apartment blocks have introduced banks of worm farms (similar to a wheelie bin) so residents can do their bit and recycle vegetable waste.

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Teens mean business LEONGATHA Secondary College Year 11 Business Management students held

their market day on Monday, May 22.

Students created a small business idea, planned it and then run it.

They gained approval from vice principal Brad Hutchinson, business management teacher Kate Lafferty and Kate Lew

Planning ahead: from left, Leongatha Secondary College Year 11 business management students Duncan Edrisinha, Jake Beyer, Tristen Biesse and Jye Gourlay ran a car washing station for market day, charging $10 per car as part of their assessment.

Ton from NAB Bank in Leongatha.

Each student proposed their idea, the cost of production and selling prices, and produced also a break even analysis.

Six stalls operated on the day, with stalls selling homemade cakes and slices, nachos, churros and milkshakes.

Another stall named Fresh Gourmet did a great deal of marketing in the lead up to the day and generated more than $100 worth of sales beforehand.

The only group to venture away from food was the car washing stall and staff lined up to get a cheap car wash.

“They did a great job,” Mrs Lafferty said.

Overall the students made more than $300.

Learning lots: from left, Leongatha Secondary College Year 11 students Issy Pruin, Jasmine Gulliver and Travis Gale sold baked goods during the school’s market day.

Have a ball at SPLASH YMCA Victoria is almost 164 years young and is part of the global YMCA movement.

Come along: fans of fun are invited to take part in basketball during the YMCA World Challenge Event at South Gippsland SPLASH, Leongatha, this Saturday, June 3.

Photo by Morgan Fisher Photography

Lose weight easily WOULD you like to lose weight permanently without the struggle?

Ready to help: Leanne Jackson is a clinical hypnotherapist, neuro linguistic practitioner and counsellor.

Tired of yoyo dieting and self sabotaging? Have you ever wondered why you simply do not have the ‘willpower’ to do what you decided to, like not eating chocolate?

You may find yourself eating when you don’t feel hungry when you become stressed, sad, worried, bored, angry, lonely, scared or guilty?

If you answered yes to any of these, you are eating for emotional reasons. Hypnotherapy could be the answer you are looking for because we all know that to lose weight we need to eat less, eat healthy foods and exercise.

So why aren’t we doing it? Often, it’s because there’s a lot of emotional baggage in our subconscious that’s taken control.

Imagine choosing healthy foods without really thinking about it and without craving your old foods.

With hypnosis and virtual gastric band you can lose weight and keep it off.

Leanne Jackson is a clinical hypnotherapist, neuro linguistic practitioner and counsellor based in Leongatha, Melbourne and Warragul.

Leanne specialises in weight loss, virtual gastric band, stress, anxiety, phobias, addictions and smoking cessation.

Leanne is located at The Eternal Health Centre, 9 Peart Street, Leongatha. Phone 0401 872388 .

For more information, see www.MelbourneHypnotherapy.info

Working in more than 160 communities, the YMCA’s vision is for a healthier, happier and connected community – for everyone.

On Saturday, June 3, all YMCAs across the world will be running a YMCA World Challenge Event.

At South Gippsland SPLASH in Leongatha, this jam-packed day will consist of a game of basketball, a sausage sizzle, face painting and other fun activities.

No skill is required and all ages and any fitness levels are welcome. This year it’s all about coming together as a community and playing a game of basketball.

The event is open to YMCA members and non-members alike. Remember to bring active wear, supportive runners, a hand towel and water.

Upon registration and depending on participant numbers, South Gippsland SPLASH staff will organise teams.

Don’t worry if you can’t play basketball, as the challenge is for all levels and all abilities.

Visit the following link and register your interest: victoria.ymca.org.au/worldchallenge #WorldChallenge

Sporting fun: basketball is a social game for all ages.

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Enjoying the outdoors: Chairo Christian School students Asher and Asher played in the outside area at lunchtime.

Chairo opens up TWELVE prospective preps came along to the come and try day at Chairo Christian School in Leongatha recently.

The school will be hosting a general open evening on Friday, June 2 at 6pm.

There will be an exhibition showcasing work from every area within the school.

An information session will be held on the night.

Anyone is welcome to come along.

Preps through to Year 10 students have been auditioning for the school production Peter Pan.

Every student will have some involvement in the production.

The show will be performed on September 9 and 10 at the school.

There have been some exciting times at the school recently.

Secondary students met with their Prep buddies for the first time. Get to know you games helped break the ice, with friendships forming fast.

The Buddies program is one of the many highlights of the school being a Prep to Year 10 campus.

Three bins on the way to Bass Coast BASS Coast Shire Council will introduce its three bin kerbside collection service in September.

The new bins will be arriving in mid July. The three bin system will include a 240 litre recycling bin with a yellow lid, a 240 litre organics bin with a green lid, and a 120 litre landfill bin with a red lid.

An education pack to help understand the system will be sent out.

The green lidded organics bin is the new addition for the Bass Coast.

It will be collected weekly and can be used for food scraps – including meat, seafood, bread and dairy products –, garden and green waste, compostable kitty litter and pet manure, and tissues and paper towels.

The organic waste will be processed into certified organic compost, which is returned to farms and public gardens to improve soils.

To keep the process clean and easy, a kitchen caddy and a year’s supply of compostable caddy bags will be received with the new bins.

People are encouraged to put their organic waste in their bag lined caddy, tie up the bags when full, and then place the caddy bag in the green lidded bin.

It’s important to use the compostable bags supplied to prevent contamination.

Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said the three bin system would

New Bass Coast bins: yellow for recycling, green for organic and red for landfill. have a positive and lasting impact on the environment and sustainability.

“On average, Bass Coast shire kerbside bins contain 61 percent organic material; that’s a lot of waste unnecessarily going to landfill,” she said.

“When organic waste rots in landfill, it creates greenhouse gases. Forecasting shows our current greenhouse gas emissions are around 7700 tonnes of CO2 each year, and removing our kerbside organics from landfill will reduce this by more than 2500 tonnes.

“Introducing the organics bin will also reduce the landfill levies paid to the State Government, where we are charged per tonne.”

The new bins will be delivered to each household from mid July through to the end of August.

Old bins will be collected once the service starts in early September.

The new bins will have large stickers with information on when to put your old bins out for collection.

The cost of the organics service is currently $51 per year, and has been prorated for the 2017-18 garbage charge to allow for the two months the service is not in place.

More information is available at www.basscoast.vic.gov. au/organics or by contacting council on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.

Music with narrative: Melbourne based trio Bush Gothic will play songs telling tales of Australia’s convict past at Tarwin Lower this Saturday.

Bush Gothic goes bush THE Café Culture Series will bring Melbourne based trio Bush Gothic to South Gippsland this June.

With sold out concerts in London and five star reviews across the United Kingdom, the band hopes to achieve equal success in South Gippsland and the other 15 towns as part of its regional Victorian tour.

Band leader Jenny Thomas creates hauntingly beautiful arrangements of Australian songs that re-tell the tales of criminal women and desperate convict men, with the assistance of double bassist Dan Witton and drummer Chris Lewis to paint the picture of an era of transportation, adventure and gold.

The show will feature music from their new CD, The Natural Selection Australian Songbook, and the musical influence of the early Irish settlers.

The 2017 Café Culture Series is presented by the Tarwin Lower Hall Committee and South Gippsland Shire Council working in collaboration with Just Shows To Go and is supported by the

Victorian Government through Creative Victoria.

Just Shows To Go manager Mary Souness was pleased Bush Gothic could share its talent with the region.

“I first heard Bush Gothic perform at the old Castlemaine Goal which was an awesome venue for it, given the content of its repertoire. It was as if the performance was not just for the live audience!” Ms Souness said.

Bush Gothic will perform on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at the Mechanics Institute Hall, Tarwin Lower commencing at 8pm. Doors will open at 7.30pm with patrons asked to be seated by 7.45pm.

To book tickets contact council’s community strengthening officer Sophie Dixon on 5662 9200 or contact the Venus Bay Community Centre on 5663 7499.

Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 for concession card holders and children under 15 are free. Tea and coffee will be provided with those attending free to bring their own snacks and drinks.

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From artist to author ARTIST Zee Dammerel, well known in South Gippsland for her Koonwarra business The Artisans Workshop, has published a delightful children’s book.

Since 1996 Zee has attracted a large following with paintings, her popular ceramic art and jewellery making, producing and marketing not only a huge array of work but also conducting classes in all three fields.

Her ceramic designs can be found in homes and businesses both locally and nationally and as far away as China, the USA, Japan and Europe.

“Three years ago I decided it was time to add another string to my bow so I closed my studio and began to write,” Zee said. “I found thousands of words tumbling out of me when I put pen to paper when suddenly I felt the need to postpone the adult book I was writing.

“I had an extremely strong feeling my first book should be for children. Since I do trust and listen to my intuition, I put aside the manuscript and six months or so later The Forever Tree was born.

“Quite simply, our children are our future and if my words can inspire a child to reach for the stars then I will have written well and for the right reasons.”

Zee stresses the importance of children spending time in nature

Children’s book: Zee Dammerel is about to launch her first children’s book, The Forever Tree. where they can be free to play make believe, exercising their own imaginations.

She says little ones are naturally inquisitive and having time away from their TV and iPad allows them space to explore and discover all the magical secrets hidden away in their garden and the greater outdoors.

“Children who have a strong connection with nature are generally more grounded, happy and confident,” Zee said.

The Forever Tree is a story of belief, about holding onto dreams and never giving up, and about

discovering new ways to make them come true.

It is also a story about nature and trust and finding out that all things are possible. It teaches children anything can come true when we believe.

Come and meet the author and bring your children along to meet Zee and have their book personally signed by her.

This takes place on Saturday, June 3 at Leongatha Newsagency from 10 am to noon.

The Forever Tree is available from Leongatha Health Foods and Leongatha Newsagency.

Great story: Korumburra Primary School students Maddison, Addyson, Charlie and Tyler read The Cow Tripped Over the Moon with principal Nathan Pirouet for National Simultaneous Storytime on Wednesday.

Book unites children KORUMBURRA Primary School students settled down to listen to a story last Wednesday morning.

This was significant because students across Australia were in the same situation, reading the same book as part of National Simultaneous Storytime.

Read by principal Nathan Pirouet at Korumburra Primary School, the book was The Cow Tripped Over the Moon written by Tony Wilson and Laura Wood.

The story was about the popular nursery rhyme Hey Diddle Diddle and taught children about the importance of perseverance.

National Simultaneous Storytime is an annual initiative that encourages children to value reading and addresses key learning areas.

Wednesday was a particularly special day for Korumburra Primary School because an open day was also held.

During the morning, family members were invited to sit in on the children’s classes and get an idea of what happens on a day to day basis at school.

“I think everyone really enjoyed the morning.

Family members got to sit in on the student’s literacy block in the morning and be part of the lesson,” Mr Pirouet said.

“We don’t change anything about the lessons for these open days to give the families an authentic experience in the classroom.”

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Businesses awards are back BASS Coast businesses are invited to highlight their strengths and recognise the work of their staff by entering the 2017 Bass Coast Business Awards.

Entries are now open and the awards will run in two parts – a people’s choice category, as well as the business awards.

People will be able to vote for the people’s choice award online, with all entries for the awards to be made through council’s website.

Businesses are also eligible for the newly established Hall of Fame.

Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said, “We have almost 8000 registered small businesses in Bass Coast, representing a varied and dynamic market. It’s important that businesses of all types and sizes are nominated so the awards highlight and reflect this diversity.

“I encourage you to put your business name into the mix. The more that enter, the healthier the competition, and this is also a great opportunity to raise your profile.”

All businesses in Bass Coast registered to receive business mail with Australia Post will receive a business award kit in the mail.

The kit will include entrant’s information and a promotional poster to display in businesses for the people’s choice awards to encourage customers to vote.

Information booklets and people’s choice posters are also available online at www.basscoast. vic.gov.au/businessawards and from council’s customer service centres.

Business award entries close on July 3.

There are six categories in the business awards: business excellence zero to five employees, business excellence six or more employees, marketing and promotion, new business, environment and sustainability, and good access is good business.

The overall winner of the 2017 Bass Coast Business of the Year will be selected from the winners of these categories.

Council is asking people to vote for a business they believe provides exceptional service for people’s choice.

Businesses aren’t able to nominate themselves in this section, but they can encourage customers to put in a nomination.

Nominations can be made at www.basscoast. vic.gov.au/businessawards. Entries are limited one per person, per business.

In 2016, four businesses were inducted into the newly established Hall of Fame.

The Hall of Fame acknowledges businesses that have won three times in the same category.

The excitement of the business awards culminates at the awards presentation dinner on August 11 at the RACV Inverloch Resort.

The evening is open to all businesses, not just those that have entered. Last year’s event was popular, so book early to avoid missing out.

For bookings, contact council’s business development office Emilie Barkley on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211, or email emilie.barkley@basscoast.vic.gov.au.

You can also book and pay online at 2017basscoastbusinessaward.eventbrite.com.au.

Children learn to eat healthily SCHOOLS across South Gippsland participated in a program that encourages students to constantly try new fruit and vegetables.

Children were encouraged to eat the recommended daily servings and eat a variety of fruits and vegetables to receive a range of vitamins and minerals.

Students learnt how fruit and vegetables are produced, harvested and trucked to the Melbourne markets and then to the shops ready for purchasing.

Children were treated to a banquet of fruits and vegetables ranging from avocados, bananas, persimmons, tomatoes and cucumbers to capsicums, mandarins, apples and fennels.

Gippsland Southern Health Service health program officer Tim Howard is championing the program across South Gippsland to improve the health and growth of students through good nutrition and healthy lifestyle choices.

Healthy learning: Carolyn Creed and Teisha Dower from Market Fresh with Tarwin Valley Primary School students Angus, Lenny, Lucas and Ella at the Market Fresh program on Monday, May 22.

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Tasty times at Mountain View L E O N G AT H A’ S Mountain View held its second annual Biggest Morning Tea last Thursday, with residents and guests enjoying a bountiful spread of treats.

Inaugural event: the South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network’s Monty Voigt and Karena Kerr welcomed guests from schools and local businesses to the Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday morning.

Industries support Cancer Council THE South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network in Leongatha held its inaugural Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday morning.

An intimate gathering of representatives from a selection of education outlets and industries raised $231 to go towards Cancer Council.

As well as enjoying a selection of donated goodies and raising money for a worthy cause, it was also an opportunity for lo-

cal businesses to see the Trade Skills Alliance in Leongatha.

“It was a chance for schools and local organisations to see what we do here and how we engage with the community,” network partnership broker Karena Kerr said.

“I have organised the girls’ night in every year to raise money for cancer research, but this was the first time we’ve held the Biggest Morning Tea.” Ms Kerr said the event was a success, and the network will host the Biggest Morning Tea next year.

Good cause: from left, Sharon and Kristannia Peattie from Yooralla and Wellways shared some of the goodies at the Biggest Morning Tea held at South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network on Thursday.

Cheers: from left, Community College Gippsland’s Joanne Knox, South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network’s Karena Kerr, GoTafe’s Leanne Brown and national disability coordination officer Andrea EvansMcCall enjoyed a cup of tea to raise money for the Cancer Council at the Biggest Morning Tea on Thursday.

Residents and staff put in many hours preparing for the morning tea to raise money for the Cancer Council.

With several residents at Mountain View either currently suffering from cancer or having beaten the insidious disease, the event was well supported.

As well as the morning tea, a raffle was held, which featured more than 40 prizes donated from local businesses, residents

Out, about: Margaret Cruickshank and Ruth Smith are residents at Mountain View in Leongatha and last Thursday were a part of the delicious morning, put on as part of the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea initiative. and staff.

Mountain View’s village manager Rosa Sinop-

oli said they were hoping to improve on last year’s total, which was $1570.

Yum, yum: Bob Pearson, Margaret Reid, Len Reid and Sue Le Cras caught up for morning tea last Thursday at Mountain View in Leongatha as part of the Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea.

Cuppa time: from left, Dorothy Timmins, Dianne Shaw, Elaine Olle, Zel Fawcett, Lia Robinson and Heather Carter were enjoying some good company and tasty food at the Mountain View Biggest Morning Tea in Leongatha last Thursday.

Milpara Community Op shop backs A Star health service is born House news

OUR iPad Introduction is on this Wednesday, May 31.

Did you know we have volunteers available for appointments on Mondays and Wednesday to help with any technology questions you may have? They are quite handy with computers, using the internet, cameras and tablets. The only silly question is the one you don’t ask.

Your Business in a Digital World workshop is being held on the evening of Thursday, June 1. Is this workshop for you?

Whether starting a new business or taking an existing business online, this short workshop will help you get more out the digital environment, customers, systems and social media.

You will learn how to: find out what your customers are doing online, deter-

mine what makes up an online solution, make your business easy to find online, evaluate options to advertise online and navigate the current online trends.

A free information session, Wills and Power of Attorney, Retirement and Aged Care Accommodation, is on Tuesday, June 6. This session will be conducted

by Ian from Ian Symonds and Associates Solicitors. You will have an opportunity to ask question. Please book your seat.

It’s planning time again. Milpara loves providing variety, some classes require qualified tutors, but some of our successful workshops are people sharing what they love. If you have a workshop or class you think would be great to offer at Milpara we’d love to hear from you.

To talk to Milpara’s friendly staff please call 5655 2524.

THE Bass Coast Health San Remo Opportunity Shop Auxiliary has succeeded in achieving its goal of purchasing a new vehicle for Bass Coast Health’s (BCH) Volunteer Transport program.

This will mean those BCH clients and carers who live in San Remo and Phillip Island, who are struggling to attend medical appointments, will be provided with additional transport options.

The Op Shop Auxiliary took just five months to realise its dream of providing more support to local clients through the purchase of the new car.

BCH CEO Jan Child said, “We are just so grateful for these ladies and for their continuing commitment to Bass Coast Health.

“They run a brilliant op shop and are very focussed on finding innovative ways to raise funds which will improve the health of our community. We have wonderful volunteer drivers ready and able to drive, and this car goes one step further to us bridging the transport gap in the community”.

BCH’s Volunteer Transport program provides Bass Coast Shire residents with transport to medical appointments for those who have no other means of getting to them.

SIANA Lawrence Warnakulasuriya was born at Bass Coast Health on May 10 to Lakeshika Warnakulasuriya and Suresh Lawrence of Wonthaggi.

Siana is a sister to Stephan, 3.

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Farming Insight $30m boost for farmers MCMILLAN MP Russell Broadbent has welcomed a Federal Government commitment of an extra $30 million in concessional loans for Victorian farmers.

The announcement was made by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources, Barnaby Joyce, who said the extra funds were needed to help farm businesses rebuild from drought and the downturn in dairy prices.

Mr Broadbent said $100 million has now been allocated to Victoria since the Farm Business Concessional Loans Scheme began late last year, with 156 Victorian dairy farmers approved for over $84 million in Dairy Recovery Concessional Loans to March this year.

“There is little doubt many farmers in McMillan have been doing it tough, especially those in the dairy industry. This is not a handout, but rather a hand up to an industry that remains absolutely vital to this region,” he said.

“While much of McMillan’s continuing financial and social success is tied to the fortunes of the farming

community, more broadly, our farmers are part of an industry that contributes almost $64 billion to our nation’s economy.

“Farming and farmers are essential drivers of the Australian economy.”

Farm Business Concessional Loans have an initial variable concessional interest rate of 2.47 percent for a maximum term of 10 years.

Interest only repayments are available for the first five years of the loan term, with principal and interest repayments for the next five years.

“The Farm Business Concessional Loans enable farmers to refinance existing debt, fund normal operations and bankroll activities to increase productivity to build their businesses back up,” Mr Joyce said.

“There are two loan types, Drought Assistance for drought affected farm businesses and Dairy Recovery concessional loans to assist eligible farmers affected by the decisions of Murray Goulburn, Fonterra and National Dairy Products to retrospectively reduce farm gate milk prices.

“The Dairy Assistance Package is having a strong positive impact in Victoria over the past year where more than $84 million in

Rural focus: McMillan MP Russell Broadbent is urging farmers to access concessional loans.

Dairy Recovery Concessional Loans have been approved to assist 156 dairy farm businesses.

“We have made available $250 million in concessional loans funding nationally this financial year to assist farmers to rebuild their businesses following drought and retrospective farmgate milk price cuts, part of a $2.5 billion, 10–year commitment to concessional loans.

“In the 2017–18 Budget, the Coalition Government announced it will extend concessional loan eligibility to farmers who have exhausted their full three year entitlement to the Farm Household Allowance and can use this support to continue improving their long term financial strength.”

“Supporting viable farm businesses is firmly in our national interest, which is why the government is delivering on its commitment to establish the Regional Investment Corporation in the 2017–18 Budget.

“The RIC will administer the government’s remaining $2 billion investment in concessional loans from 2018–19, as well as the $2 billion National Water Infrastructure Loan Facility.

“Until the RIC is fully operational in July 2018, it is intended that Victorian farm businesses will be able to continue to apply for concessional loans through Rural Finance.”

To find out more about concessional loans in Victoria please contact Rural Finance on 1800 260 425 or visit ruralfinance.com.au For more information on the range of Australian Government assistance for farmers, farm businesses and rural communities, visit agriculture.gov.au/assistance

Simplifying life: Hustler’s Super Comby range of wagons improve feeding efficiency on farms in South Gippsland. See Gendore Tractors and Machinery in Leongatha to find out more.

Wagon saves time and money IMAGINE what you could get done around the farm with more time and more money?

Better pasture management perhaps, to boost milk and beef production? A long awaited chance to fix up fencing or take your family on a holiday?

That is the opportunity Gendore Tractors and Machinery in Leongatha is offering customers, thanks to the new Super Comby wagon range from reputable brand, Hustler.

Gendore’s Chris Green said the Comby wagons have been popular with customers in South Gippsland and he is keen to ensure other farmers receive the wagons’ benefits.

“One farmer was using it to feed pit silage, round hay bales and round silage bales, and big squares. This machine does the job of two to three machines,” he said.

“Farmers do not need separate machines to feed different sized bales, and it’s easy to hitch up and operate.

It saves time, personnel and machinery.”

One model has a capacity of 10 cubic metres when measured level with the top of the

CLEARING SALE FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2017 COMMENCING AT 10.30AM A/C S B MARRIOTT 785 OUTTRIM-INVERLOCH ROAD, OUTTRIM (PROPERTY SOLD) ENTRIES INCLUDE: Fendt 516 2015 with FEL & bucket and front linkage, 1200 hrs, 160hp, 2000ltAmazon spray unit, 18 mt boom, Celli anti pan renovator, Duncan MK3 Renovator, Amozone power harrow & air seeder (2 yrs old), JD 744 Combi pack baler (5500 rolls), JD 1565 out front lawn mower, 6’ Page slasher, MF 124 Square baler, square bale loader & elevator, 4 KVA portable generator, diesel high pressure cleaner, 300 rolls, rye grass & clover silage, firefighting pumps, deep rippers, chisel plough, hay forks, 5 x rolls 2” poly pipe, portable milking machine,3xgasscareguns,newfarmgates,wirespinners,cattle yard gates, trolley jack, MF sawbench, PTO cement mixer, PVC pipe, steel cattle yard post, railway iron, plastic and concrete troughs,MB spray units,power hacksaw,hip clamps,calf pullers, 400LT portable diesel tank,overhead diesel tank,pallet of silage wrap, large range of wire, poly pipe fitting, electric fence gear, palletracking,eartags,tonumeroustolist ANTIQUES: Table & chairs, office desk OUTSIDEENTRIES: 1992UDCPC15stocktruck&24’crate,RWC

OUTSIDE VENDOR ENTRIES WELCOME Terms & Conditions of sale: GST is applicable, no buyers premium, number registration system applies, photo id required, strictly cash, cheque on day of sale, light refreshments available, Photos and further entries available on www.alpa.net.au ID 1234

FOR FURTHER DETAILS CONTACT RODWELLS LEONGATHA 5662 3488 DAMIEN MINOGUE 0427 507 369

wagon, but can actually hold almost 17 cubic metres when heaped.

One farmer who bought the machine was impressed by its reliability and ease of operation, features that were necessary given the farmer has several workers who use the machine.

The wagon is built with a unique one piece chassis that runs through the middle of the wagon rather than the conventional chassis and tub system, producing a far more rigid wagon with reduced twisting and cracking.

With only two folds in the main sides, there is minimal friction when pulling the load forward compared to conventional corrugated sides.

The wagon’s unique

load dividing concept means the bed floor and cross floor move on demand only, reducing maintenance significantly.

Unlike many silage wagons, the Comby ranges uses all internal space, giving total load capacity and the possibility of being able to drop one size from a conventional silage wagon.

All material in the wagon is collected as the 10mm link chain runs right on the outside of the bed floor.

The secured cross bars are a sturdy 50 x 50 RHS design welded to link chain, unlike the common angle bars that tend to twist.

Bars sit on runner just off the floor, ensuring no material is left behind or underneath to jam and corrode.

The titling side elevator gives total control over the feed pattern and offers the option of trough feeding.

Tight or loose material is not a problem, with the operator having the ability to increase/ decrease pressure.

Unique axle and drawbar load cell points give very accurate weights on and off the tractor.

The super heavy duty A frame drawbar and chassis give a strong rigid frame.

Hustler is a New Zealand company renowned for manufacturing reliable machines and several models are available in the Comby range.

To find out more, or to arrange a demonstration, contact Chris at Gendore Tractors and Machinery, Leongatha, on 5662 4044.

Sheep ID tags take off ELECTRONIC tagging of sheep and goats is one of the biggest reforms to the agricultural industry.

Victorian Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford said every producer has access to cost neutral tags for the first 12 months for their 2017 lambs and kids, with tags available from 35 cents each.

Farmers who are keen to be early adopters, and embrace additional on-farm benefits are encouraged to apply for grants to pur-

chase optional equipment like readers and purpose built weighing systems. Tag prices for 2018 will be announced soon.

Funding is available to assist with the transition.

Application forms for equipment grants are available at www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/ sheepEID or by calling 1800 678 779 during business hours. Further information is available at www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/ sheepEID.

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Farming Insight • VLE Leongatha

Secondary cattle fit the bill THERE were approximately 1625 export and 350 young cattle penned, representing an increase of 280 head week on week.

Looking: George Wilford from Nyora and Terry Smith from Labertouche were at VLE Leongatha last Thursday, checking out what the store sale had to offer.

VLE Store sale Thursday, May 25

Making room: Coral Donat from Mardan was selling Angus steers at the store sale at VLE Leongatha last Thursday.

Steers: J.S. & A.M. Blackshaw, Leongatha South, 16 x $1760; G.A. & B.L. Morrison, 20 x $1760; Tazach Trading Pty Ltd, Woolamai, 14 x $1730; R.H., J.V. & M.R. Kershaw, Archies Creek, 1 x $1620; G. & S. Couper, Dumbalk, 10 x $1600; Andco P/L, Mardan, 8 x $1590.

Heifers: N.R. & K.D. Hansford, Yinnar, 5 x $630; Rysko, Mountain View, 2 x $600; C. Zissis, Oakleigh, 1 x $550; M. Cunningham, Tankerton, 9 x $540; S.B. Marriott Livestock, Outtrim, 8 x $510; A. & L. Hancock, Nyora, 2 x $500.

Cow and calf: R. Crouch, Welshpool, 6 x $2000; J.D. & A.N. Larkins, Krowera via Loch, 9 x $1890; Asquith Family, Wonthaggi, 1 x $1800; P. & J. Hulshof, Leongatha, 1 x $1800; S.B. Marriott Livestock, Outtrim, 6 x $1775; Asquith Family, Wonthaggi, 2 x $1720.

The usual buying group was present and competing in a mostly dearer market.

Quality declined in the grown steers and bullocks, with only a handful of well finished lots and not much weight overall.

Quality was mixed in the trade run, with a limited selection of very good calves on offer and a number of secondary lots filling slaughter orders which they would not usually suit.

Well finished trade cattle sold from firm to 10c dearer, with some secondary lines up to 20c/kg dearer. Grown steers sold firm for the plainer offering while the limited selection of bullocks improved 10c/kg.

Heavy weight grown heifers slipped 17c/kg with quality an issue. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers gained 11c/kg while the crossbred portion sold firm.

Heavy weight cows with finish sold 5c to 10c dearer while the leaner grades sold 10c to 20c dearer for most and up to 35c/kg better in places. Heavy weight bulls lifted 15c to 25c/kg.

Vealers to butchers sold from 320c to 386c/kg.

Yearling trade steers made between 335c and 364c/ kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 300c and 348c/kg.

Grown steers made from 302c to 333c/kg. The limited selection of bullocks sold from 290c to 339c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers made between 275c and 330c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 276c and 282c, with the crossbred portion between 270c and 315c/ kg.

Most light and medium weight cows made from 180c to 250c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 213c to 274c/kg. Better shaped heavy weight bulls made between 288c and 327c, with the dairy lots between 274c and 297c/kg.

The next sale draw - May 31: 1. SEJ, 2.

Rodwells, 3. Alex Scott & Staff, 4. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 5. Landmark, 6. Elders.

Sheep sale Wednesday, May 31 at 12pm (fortnightly). Last sheep sale June 14 at 12pm.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, May 24 BULLOCKS 14 B. & L. Cummins, Doomburrim 16 O’Loughlin Bros, Meeniyan 7 D. Goodwin, Wulla Wullock 14 J. MacLachlan Pty Ltd, Sale 1 W. & J. Berry, Wonthaggi 3 J. & D. Muldoon, Leongatha

634.3kg 612.5kg 577.9kg 663.2kg 650.0kg 665.0kg

338.6 332.6 326.0 326.0 325.6 325.6

$2147.69 $2037.17 $1883.81 $2162.08 $2116.40 $2165.24

STEERS 4 A. Pocklington, Mirboo 1 T.V. Greig, Doomburrim 1 M. Selling, Sale 2 Harris Farm, Dumbalk North 1 J. & B. Beale, Boodyarn 4 C. & M. Tumino, Leongatha

331.3kg 355.0kg 310.0kg 337.5kg 295.0kg 375.0kg

378.6 370.0 366.6 363.6 360.0 360.0

$1254.11 $1313.50 $1136.46 $1227.15 $1062.00 $1350.00

HEIFERS 1 M. Selling, Sale 1 J.P. O’Loughlin, Leongatha 4 A. Pocklington, Mirboo 2 A. Chalmers, Callingnee 1 S. & C. Dunlop 1 C. & M. Tumino, Leongatha

340.0kg 385.0kg 332.5kg 305.0kg 355.0kg 420.0kg

386.2 378.6 378.6 369.6 365.0 365.0

$1313.08 $1457.61 $1258.85 $1127.28 $1295.75 $1533.00

COWS 2 B.S. Cantwell Lstk, Toora 4 F. & C. Cameron, Cowes 2 J. & A. Larkins, Krowera via Loch 8 W. & J. Berry, Wonthaggi 1 Mark & Robert Hunt, Newry 1 A. Chalmers, Callignee

597.5kg 646.3kg 620.0kg 536.3kg 690.0kg 585.0kg

274.0 270.6 270.6 270.6 270.0 267.6

$1637.15 $1748.75 $1677.72 $1451.09 $1863.00 $1465.46

BULLS 1 C. & M. Tumino, Leongatha 1 E. & A. Opray, Dumbalk 1 YQ Australia P/L, Tarwin Lower 1 Vuiller Shorthorns, Waratah 1 R. & J. Davies, Yarram 1 Rysko, Mountain View

890.0kg 1000.00 840.0kg 860.0kg 790.0kg 650.0kg

326.6 323.6 321.6 319.6 314.6 313.6

$2906.74 $3236.00 $2701.44 $2748.56 $2485.34 $2038.40

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Farming Insight Organic farming given local tick of approval

By Tayla Kershaw MORE local farms are choosing to go organic and are reaping the benefits.

The Hales family – based in Korrine – became a fully certified organic dairy property eight months ago; an achievement that took three years to fulfil.

The transition into organics included a culling of the herd from 175 to 125. Despite milking less, the move has been financially beneficial for the family.

“We’ve noticed the cows no longer get sick.

We’ve had massive savings on vet bills, drenches and antibiotics. We also got rid of the grain bill,” Daniel Hales said.

“The changeover was huge, but we’ve seen great improvements in animal health and wellbeing, which makes our job much easier.

“We did have a fall out of cattle during the transition process, but ultimately it just eliminated problem animals.”

Daniel is the fifth generation to work on the farm, alongside his parents Paul and Carolyn.

The Hales family have been on the 530 acre property for 136 years. Friesians were removed from the herd during the transition process, and now the family primarily milks Jerseys, Ayrshires and Dairy Shorthorns.

The family has found the smaller herd to be more profitable, as productivity has increased since switching to organics.

The farm’s organic status means the milking herd is well looked after, given they live on healthy soil.

“Having healthy soil gives the cows a balanced diet. With healthy soil, the cows are getting the nutrients they need out of the plants. They convert grass to milk and we’ve had moderate to no stress since,” Daniel said.

“Organic farming focuses on feeding the soil, rather than the plant. Putting the grass in an optimum environment allows it to grow to its best potential.”

Maintaining the organic status means no synthetic fertiliser, so the family has retained growth in their paddocks through mulching and aerating.

They also conduct independent soil testing.

Samples are sent to a lab and the results used to

determine what minerals are lacking.

The Hales make their own salt licks to provide the cattle with the minerals they need, and the cows can’t get enough of it.

Daniel has been working on the land for the past five years. Initially he was using conventional methods, but was seeking alternatives within six months.

“I was up to my armpits, it was madness,” he said.

“We were calving twice a year, our cows were different sizes, and we couldn’t get a break.

That’s when we decided to go back to basics and go organic. We now calve once a year, with a herd that’s small to medium in size and a better premium for milk.”

The family considered the option after speaking with organics experts at the Korumburra Dairy Expo.

Daniel said he was hesitant at first, but changed his mind after seeing the Wightmans’ property in Mardan.

“I saw the condition of their cows and the quality of the grass, which opened my eyes.

You’re never quite sure if these things will work, but it does,” he said.

The Hales regularly share advice with other organic farms in the region, including farms in Mardan, Tarwin, Kongwak, Outtrim and Fish Creek.

“We get advice from other farmers because all farms run differently. They have different ways of treating mastitis or different responses to fertiliser. It’s all about getting opinions and trying different things,” Daniel said.

Daniel said there were a lot of farms converting to organic, particularly after the Murray Goulburn crisis.

The Hales were former Murray Goulburn suppliers and now supply their milk to Organic Dairy Farmers Australia.

“It’s a bit sad that it’s happened, but with this supplier there are no tiered prices and everyone gets the same levies. You don’t feel like you’re stuck in a desert; there’s more time for conversation,” Daniel said.

Great method: Korrine’s Paul, Carolyn and Daniel Hales have turned to organic farming and are seeing the benefits.

Sale makers: Gordon and Susan Couper from Mardan had a few cattle to sell at the VLE Leongatha store sale last Thursday and were hoping for a good price.

Turning waste into profit THE farm effluent pond is becoming an increasingly important part of pasture management on successful dairy farms.

Re-using farm effluent is seen as a cost effective and responsible measure for pasture improvement.

Dairy effluent systems are designed to capture effluent from dairies, feedpads, underpasses and calf sheds before returning it to pastures or crops on the farm.

Nutrients can then be utilised for fodder production and kept from contaminating water or land.

The fundamental principles regarding the management of dairy effluent should ensure: all effluent from animal holding areas must be contained and reused (most commonly spread back on pastures and crops); effluent must not enter surface waters (including billabongs, canals, springs, swamps, natural or artificial channels, lakes, lagoons, creeks and rivers); runoff containing effluent must not leave the property boundary; effluent must not enter ground waters either directly or through infiltration; effluent must not contaminate land (that is, avoid nutrient overload); and offensive odours must not impact beyond property boundaries.

Australian dairy farmers, industry and government agencies can now access a wealth of technical information that has been collated from around Australia and overseas with respect to the design and management of dairy effluent systems.

The Effluent and Manure Management Database

for the Australian Dairy Industry is a source of reliable and scientifically validated technical information on dairy effluent management that is adaptable to all dairying regions in Australia.

The database is updated and maintained regularly, and outlines the principles for effective effluent management. It includes performance based design criteria for components of effluent containment and reuse systems, and appropriate management principles for optimal operation.

This database can be found on the Dairy Australia’s Dairying for Tomorrow website (www. dairyingfortomorrow.com) and is recognised as a principal reference.

Farmers should be aware that recent changes in various state laws have seen risks associated with effluent management being incorporated into Dairy Food-Safety Audits to ensure a more consistent approach.

A number of key principles need to be followed to effectively utilise and safely return effluent and sludge back onto the farm. These include: allow sufficient land area to apply effluent at a sensible rate to meet the crop or pastures nutrient requirements; the main nutrients in effluent are not ‘balanced’ and each must be considered individually. The nutrient that requires the largest reuse area sets the application; total potassium per application should be no more than 60 kg K/ha, and no more than 120 kg K/ ha per year. This applies for both liquid effluent and sludge; for liquid effluent, the total nitrogen application

should be no more than 60-80 kg N/ha. However, nitrogen application rates as sludge can be much higher due to the slow release nature of much of the organic N in the sludge; heavier applications increase the risk of problems such as nitrate poisoning, mineral imbalances and make less efficient use of the applied N as well as increasing the risk of losses to the environment; treat effluent and sludge as a nutrient source rather than just something that needs disposing of; a lighter rate over a larger area is preferable to overloading a small area. If no chemical analysis is available, effluent should be spread at a rate of 1 mega-litre per 12 hectares. This is based on typical nutrient concentrations found in surveys of farm treatment systems; apply effluent or sludge to paddocks when there is no likelihood of runoff from the property; rotate effluent applications around at least three or four different areas if possible to avoid excessive build-up of nutrients in the soil; conduct regular soil testing of the areas where effluent is being applied to monitor nutrient levels and soil health; and isolate the paddock and restrict cattle grazing for at least 21 days after the application of effluent to pasture or crops. This withholding period will overcome any palatability or fouling issues, reduce the risk of any pathogens and allow the plants time to respond to the nutrients. For direct application of sludge to pasture, up to six to eight weeks may be required due to the solids content.

Information courtesy of GippsDairy.

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Korumburra RSL Wish to thank the community and all the local schools for supporting our annual Anzac Day Appeal.

A special thanks again to IGA for the use of their supermarket as a selling point.

We also thank all branch members and friends who assisted us during the appeal.

Kevin MoonPresident

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public notice

situations vacant POSITION VACANT For a person with experience in all aspects of dairy farming

Because of the inclement weather, the Dawn Service was conducted in the scout hall in Colemn Park on ANZAC Day the 25th April 2017.

This service was well attended by a large cross section of the community, from the junior school children to the very senior citizens.

On behalf of the Korumburra Sub-Branch of the RSL I wish to thank all who attended, in particular the school Principals and School Captains of St Josephs, the Korumburra Secondary College and the Korumburra Primary School Principal, junior school Council and the choir for their participation. A special thanks to the co-ordinator for her effort in arranging with all the parents to have their children attend this service.

In addition we would like to thank all other organisations for attending and laying their wreaths during the service.

A second service was conducted at 1030am.

This was also well attended.

In conclusion we must thank the Cubs, Scouts and Joeys who were responsible for the cup of tea and coffee and a hot breakfast after the service.

Kevin Moon, President Korumburra SubBranch

situations vacant

1st Year Apprentice Chef An excellent opportunity exists to join our small brigade in our award winning bistro.

You must be reliable, highly motivated, have passion and work well in a busy environment.

Please email your cover letter and resumé to: office@korumburrahotel.com.au 81 Commercial street, Korumburra 3950

Looking for experienced self motivated person to help us on our dairy farm in the Yanakie or Welshpool area, working in a rotary dairy with modern equipment.

Job suited to someone looking for long term employment.

Phone Wade 0417 332 572

for lease

for sale

for sale

LAND for lease, approx 162 acres, Tarwin Lower.

Dairy cattle preferred.

Ph: 5663-5286, 0438635286.

BEDS QS + S (inc. mattress) $120 and $50. Ex cond. Ph: 56624151.

QUALITY oaten hay: 5x4 rounds, feed tested, central Victoria, from $44 inc GST p/bale, lucerne rounds also available.

Cartage available. Ph: 0488-106880.

work wanted HONEST, reliable, fit and hard working mature woman seeks casual work in Leongatha township, $30 per hour.

Ph: 0477-486087.

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175.

Case Manager – Home Based Care Full Time – fixed term As an integral part of a specialised Home Based Care Team, you will be responsible for providing intensive case management and high quality service delivery for children and young people placed in Out of Home Care in the Gippsland Region. This position is based at Leongatha.

For more information and to apply please visit www.sarmy.org.au/divisions/evd.

Applications close: 8 June 2017

EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER Meeniyan Preschool is looking for an experienced preschool teacher for a short term contract of six months with the possibility of an extension. The position will be Term 3 and 4 for sessional kinder for children between 2.5 and 5 years old for 2017.

Prerequisites • Bachelor or Masters of Early Childhood Education • Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificates • Current working with Children’s check and police check • Current VIT registration • At least two years teaching experience • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Applications including cover letter and CV to be emailed to shoneycreek@gmail.com For a position description or for further enquiries please contact Jenneke Kijlstra-Shone on 0433 199 978.

Applications close Saturday 10th June 2017.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Education Support Officer Part Time 4 days per week 9am - 3.20pm St Joseph’s Primary School Korumburra

Our family orientated primary school is seeking an enthusiastic Education Support Officer to join our school community. This is a part time role 4 days per week, 9am - 3.20pm for the remainder of the 2017 school year.

Applicants must be fully supportive of the objectives and ethos of Catholic Education.

Education Support Certificate III or IV and previous experience is preferred.

A position description can be obtained by emailing principal@sjkorumburra.catholic.edu.au Applications should be made in writing, include the names and contact numbers of three referees and forwarded via email to The Principal, Mrs Michelle Charlton at principal@ sjkorumburra.catholic.edu.au On appointment, the successful applicant will require a current National Police check and a current Working With Children Check.

Applications close Monday 12th June 5pm.

CONCRETE mixer $120, fire pump with hoses $150. Loch. Ph: 5659-4209.

COUCHES, 2 large 3 seaters, country style.

Attractive muted wine/ green leaf design.

Excellent condition, $400 each. Nerrena 5664-9295.

A position has become available for a Business Administrator / Manager to head the office department at T & M Southern Cranes.

As a Business Administrator you will be responsible for the day to day running of this division including: • Customer liaison • Supervision of staff • Payroll, accounts payable/receivable • General administration duties • OH&S regulations • Scheduling works Requirements: • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) • Exceptional customer service skills • Strong computer literacy • A strong track record as a self motivated, friendly and proactive team player • Experience in Microsoft Office and Reckon/ QuickBooks preferred Please email your application and CV by Monday 5th June to: southerncranes@southerncranes.com.au (03) 5662 2587

FIREWOOD - local messmate/stringy bark, cut, split, dry. Discounts on bulk loads. Free delivery available. Pick up or delivered. $100 per cubic metre. Ph: 0437-176187.

HAY, small squares, this season’s, $7 each, Korumburra. Phone Neil 0458-422412.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200 x 50 x 2.4 $12.10 each, 200 x 75 x 2.4 $16.75 each, 200 x 75 x 3.0 $ 20.90 each.

Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417530662.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 5681-2261.

VETCH HAY approx.

2000 8x4x3 bales.

All shedded and feed tested.

B-double transport available ex Wimmera area. Phone Matt 0429-679158.

for sale

HAY 5x4 rolls, $50.

Loading available. Ph: 0427-573214.

FOR SALE

HAY, shedded small squares, new season, no weeds, $9 each, Mardan. Ph: 5664-1320, 0428-999691.

Engineer Built Heavy Duty STOCK CRATE

LEVEL RIDERS in good condition with tow ball, $400 ONO. Ph: 0407329491 after 6pm.

Phone 5664 4344 or 0429 644 349

for sale

2.4m x 1.5m

for sale

MINI CLEARANCE SALE SUNDAY 18th JUNE 2625 South Gippsland Hwy STONY CREEK Starts 9.30 am Zetor 6945 60hp tractor hydraulic front blade 4x4 ROP frame new rear tyres, 5 foot heavy duty slasher, mobile gantry 2 ton block & tackle, post rammer 3 point linkage, saw bench, mobile welder 4 cyl petrol can tow, 4 x 150mm square tube approx 3.5 long, 2 lengths 75 x 75 x 8mm angle iron, quality cables, Howard rotary hoe steel wheels junior, 871 GM engine needs rebuild, bolts & nuts, steel cabinet, blacksmith’s forge hand winder blower, Ajax pump old, 205 litre drum pump, large P&N tap & die set, various sheets roof iron, approx 12 lengths 5x2 hardwood 4 metre long, large single glass window I frame approx 1 x 4 metres, ex workshop parts & sundries, some furniture, sand blasting cabinet.

All offers considered Inspection 8.30am to 9.30am on day CASH ONLY Inquiries: Brian 0427 101 258

Email your adverts to The Star ads@thestar.com.au

situations vacant

situations vacant

APPRENTICE SPRAY PAINTER CPK McLaren MotorBody is seeking a Second Year Apprentice to join our very busy, Award Winning collision repair business.

Must have a genuine interest in cars and work well in team environment.

Please forward resumé by 8th June 2017.

Email: info@mclarenmotorbody.com.au 17-19 Roughead Street Leongatha, 3953

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wanted MOBILITY SCOOTER, heavy duty preferred.

Ph: 0408-515987 or 0418-557334.

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

marriage celebrant

Jo Fennell 0437 465 399

johanne4@bigpond.com

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

garage sales EVERYTHING must go. 7 Ramano Way, Korumburra.

Two weekends in a row: Saturday & Sunday, June 3/4; Saturday & Sunday, June 10/11.

GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

$27.50 GARAGE SALE KIT livestock BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.

used vehicles HOLDEN CRUZE 2010 CDX diesel, 96,000km, 4 new tyres, full service history and roadworthy. Vin No. KL36A69RJAK74959.

Reg. till Nov 2017, $11,000 ONO. Phone Chris 0409-718754.

livestock

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

Total package valued at $41 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement

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Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays bereavement thanks WILLIAMS - Rick.

We wish to thank everyone for all of the cards, flowers, phone calls, food and kind expressions of sympathy following the passing of Rick / Dad. Heartfelt thanks to Dr Wylde and the awesome staff at the Foster Hospital for taking care of Rick / Dad and us.

Lorinda, Lyn, and Peter.

Rachel

deaths FORRESTER - Gordon.

20.9.1941 - 22.5.2017 Late of Lakes Entrance, formerly of Wooreen and Leongatha.

Son of Reg and Daphne Forrester. Loved brother of Bob, Merv, and Daphne (Densley), uncle and friend to their families.

Out, about: students from Inverloch Primary learn about coastal environments at Screw Creek, Inverloch.

Landcare links children with nature BASS Coast Landcare Network’s Environmental Detectives Schools

funerals PALMER - A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Shirley Joy Palmer will be held at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Korumburra on Thursday, June 1, 2017 commencing at 2.30pm.

A burial service at the Korumburra Cemetery will precede the above service, commencing at 1.30pm. All welcome.

deaths

Education Program has worked with thousands of students across Bass Coast and the Latrobe Valley over the last six years.

The program has connected children with their local environment through fun activities designed to activate a sense of wonder and care for the natural world.

Investigating everything from the tiny macro world of bugs on the land and in the water, to the birds in the sky and the tallest trees in the

deaths

Rest in peace, mate.

FORRESTER - Gordon.

Sympathy to the family.

Say g’day to John for me.

100 OUTSTANDING 100 FRESHLY CALVED HOLSTEINS SANDARA HOLSTEINS FIRST STAGE COMPLETE DISPERSAL SALE OF ALL AUTUMN CALVING COWS Monday 5th June at 11.00am WARRAGUL SELLING CENTRE a/c RN & JE Hanegraaf of Yannathan 0425 472 021 Selling • All freshly calved • Prod to 10439 litres 323 kgs Protein 381 kgs Fat • Backed by select pedigrees featuring extreme depth • Many sired by Ladino (22), Shottle (11), Gillespy, Zelgadis, Brendal, Bluesky & Jeeeves • A wonderful uddered herd

FURTHER ENTRIES INCLUDE: Outstanding young cows from - Burn Brae & Tallelms Sired by Lavanguard, Sid, Smokin, Steady, Damion, Palermo, Talent, Bolton, Dolman & Guthrie Several from dams over 10,000 litres & class to EX Catalogues available - Please contact DLS Office 03 9338 9259 Terms are cash or cheque on day of sale or settlement by your Agent - Letter of Introductions MUST be provided Andrew Mackie 0419 595 932 Luke Russell 0408 313 815 Brian Leslie 0418 365 934

www.dairylivestockservices.com.au Find us on...

Deepest sympathy, Roy. PALMER - Shirley Joy. 03.12.1952 - 24.05.2017 Passed away peacefully at Alchera House, Korumburra.

Much loved wife of George (dec).

Loved sister of Robert (dec), Wendy (dec), Don and Sandy.

Forever in our hearts.

Now at peace.

PRAIN - Geoffrey Allan (Geoff).

30.4.1969 - 26.5.2017 “What can we say?”

“Just tragic all the way!”

Loving son of Cliff and Lorraine.

You always did your best for a lot of people.

You will be forever in our hearts.

Paul & Margaret Beck Caring for our Community Personal, dignified Service to all areas 5662 2717 Email: info@handleyfuneralservices.com.au Web: www.handleyfuneralservices.com.au

Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha

Mum and Dad. ROSS (nee Mewburn) Heather.

25.5.2017 Dearly loved daughter of Ralph and Jean Mewburn (both dec).

Loved sister of Margaret (dec).

Much loved sister of Ann Kenny and sisterin-law of John.

Cherished aunt of Suzanne, Peter, Russell, and families.

Will be sadly missed.

Scott and Sharon Anderson With care & dignity we serve South Gippsland and Phillip Island Main Office: WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH 5672 1074 176-178 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 Fax: 5672 1747 email: randm33@bigpond.net.au PHILLIP ISLAND 5952 5171 15 Warley Avenue, Cowes 3922 (by appointment only) Pre-paid & pre-arranged funeral plans available CARING & PERSONAL 24 HOUR SERVICE www.handleyandandersonfunerals.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

ground, students have also examined the effects of human activities and explored the many solutions to repairing degraded environments and landscapes.

Bass Coast Landcare Network is grateful for the sponsorship of ENGIE, which has given the opportunity to connect the next generation of ‘landcarers’ to their own local

landscapes.

This support allows experienced facilitators to help students experience firsthand what it’s like to make a difference and be part of the solution.

The network is continuing to host its curriculum linked facilitated activities throughout 2017 and is now taking bookings from schools and organisations for

incursions and excursions.

The network can also help with designing school vegie, sensory or bush-tucker gardens.

For a full list of activities on offer visit the education page on our website at http://www. basscoastlandcare.org. au/education.html or contact the network on 5678 2335.

Cultural centre outcry

By Tayla Kershaw RESIDENTS fear the new plans for the Cowes Cultural and Community Centre will cause the building to be far too large.

The plans include an office space – to be leased by Phillip Island Nature Parks – which residents say will push the walls of the building right to Church Street.

According to Bass Coast Shire Council CEO Paul Buckley, the building footprint increased by 120 square metres.

“The floor area of the existing concept plans endorsed in March 2016 had 530 square metres of lettable office space to accommodate current and future tenants,” he said “The amount of space for tenants in the proposed stage one works will remain the same. The detailed design work will optimise the existing building footprint to accommodate a staged approach to the development, so the current occupants – council and community organisation staff – have office space to relocate to, and to enable future tenants within the lettable space.

Overall, the building footprint will increase by 120 square metres.”

Residents have expressed their outrage, suggesting the plan for this additional office space was never presented to them.

They also feel Phillip Island Nature Parks jumped a queue, having been offered office space prior to the close of budget submissions.

Despite calls to defer the decision from residents, Bass Coast Shire Council voted to enter the 10 year lease with Phillip Island Nature Parks.

Only Cr Steve Fullarton remained resistant to the plan.

Cr Fullarton joined the calls to defer the decision to the next meeting on June 21, but only received the support of Cr Julian Brown.

“We (referring to mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield) were voted in with a massive mandate to represent Phillip Island,” he said.

“I was unaware of the groundswell

of feeling in relation to this matter. The community has said it genuinely hasn’t seen this plan. In fact, there are areas that I don’t completely understand. I think we should defer until the community has been properly consulted.”

Phillip Island resident Greg Price said he had seen the plans and visited the site, but felt a lot of residents would be in for a shock.

“Bass Coast went through an exhaustive consultation process and it has been thrown out the window,” he said.

“The existing office space will almost double, which will take up space right to Church Street. It will take away community space and park space, and nobody knows.

“I don’t think the councillors have stepped it out and seen how big this will be. I think Cr Fullarton is very wise in his comments; I don’t think people are very well informed and I think the space could be better utilised.”

However, councillors defended the decision as a way to move forward with the redevelopment.

“We hear that money never gets spent and this is a $1.6 million investment with ongoing economic benefits,” Cr Michael Whelan said.

“It will complement the local businesses and invigorate the town. There are further opportunities for consultation, which has already been extensive.”

Deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari said the best option was for councillors to vote in favour to keep the project moving forward.

“The town is looking tired. This is an opportunity to dress up Cowes.

I don’t see a need to have to stall,” he said.

Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said funding for the proposed first stage is subject to adoption of 2017-18 budget.

“Public submissions will be received up until May 31. If funded, the first stage of the works will generally be in accordance with the footprint of the concept plan endorsed by council in March 2016,” she said.

“I look forward to hearing everyone’s thoughts on the draft budget at the session on June 7.”

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Family and friends: Brett O’Halloran, Titch Loughran, Marg O’Halloran, Craig O’Halloran and John Walsh banded together to organise the Bucky Charity Golf Day. Titch and John are Kevin’s lifelong mates. Marg is Kevin’s wife and Brett and Craig are their two sons.

Golfers remember Bucky Cycling winners: second Harrison McLean, first and fastest time Brett Franklin, third Oliver McLean and Junior event winner Kaleb Jans.

Franklin wins trophy race THERE was fine weather and a good turnout of riders for the George Martin Trophy race - a handicap race around the testing Mardan circuit, starting at the Leongatha Secondary College.

Overall champ: Brett Franklin with the George Martin trophy after it was presented by club president Mark Bensley.

Grand finalists: Leit Rivers and Jack Stivic from Rocket League defeated TMNT’s Bayley Poynton- Jessup and Levi Clark in the Wonthaggi table tennis B Grade semi final.

It was good to see a couple of visitors, Brian Sing and Jason Strickland there for racing with Austin Timmins back for his first race of the season, joining in to make the racing a little more competitive.

Rod Cheyne was out and about again, helping out with corner marshalling along with Terry Watchorn and Pete Fitzgerald.

Congratulations to Brett Franklin on his narrow win in a sprint finish over Harry McLean to take the trophy home posting a time of one hour, 1.23 minutes at an average speed of 36.95 km/h.

Franklin has won this title three times the first in 1999 and another in 2005.

Ollie Maclean finished third, followed by Tom Fitzgerald fourth, Brian Sing fifth, Chris Rowe sixth, Michael Park, seventh, Bernadette Fitzgerald eighth, Tony Giles, ninth and Kerry Pritchard rounding out the top ten.

MORE than 70 golfers braved the elements to honour and remember Dalyston Football/Netball Club stalwart and highly regarded member of the community Kevin “Bucky” O’Halloran.

In its second year, the annual event is designed to remember Kevin but also to raise awareness and money for cancer research.

Kevin died of pancreatic cancer in

2014.

Pancreatic cancer is one of the more insidious forms of the disease and is one for which there is no cure.

Last year’s event raised just under $3000 and it is hoped Sunday’s event will provide a similar outcome.

The day brought together people from near and far and it was a fitting tribute to a true gentleman who made a great contribution to the community.

Winners: Paul Mathieson, John Thatcher, Kevin Jamieson and Dean Cuman won Dalyston’s Football Netball Club’s Bucky Charity Golf Day.

Check you’re ready for winter COOLER weather usually means a spike in home fires, sparking a warning from the Country Fire Authority (CFA).

CFA is urging residents to keep themselves fire safe as the cooler weather kicks in by checking and maintaining their fireplaces, chimneys, fireboxes and flues.

It follows after two chimney fires in April, one in Inverloch and another in Jindivick.

“We had a call-out to house filled with smoke,” Inverloch captain Alan Williamson said.

“The wood fire heater flue was blocked up and the smoke just couldn’t vent, so it went the only way it could, back through the door and into the house.”

Mr Williamson said crews were on site through the morning clearing smoke out of the home.

“It’s important to get your heaters checked, and it’s especially important with wood fires to get up into the roof space or roof, if possible, to make sure birds and rats haven’t nested up against

the flue, creating a fuel hazard or blocking the chimney,” he said.

To reduce the risk of fire starting from your fireplace or solid wood heater you should: • use a torch to check for creosote build-up or obstructions like bird nests; • have your chimney professionally cleaned annually; • only burn dry, clean wood; • don’t leave your fire to burn after you have gone to bed or left the house; • always place a screen in front of an open fire; • ensure ashes are cold before discarding; • keep wood and other combustibles, including clothing at least a metre away from all heating appliances; and • supervise children near all types of heating.

Homeowners should also have gas heaters inspected and serviced.

Cooler weather conditions and the winter months are one of the riskiest times of the year for fires in the home.

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Up and running: off they go in the boy’s 13/14 years event.

Cross country off and running SCHOOL students have been out and about running cross country events throughout South Gippsland’s schools.

Last Tuesday, May 23 it was the turn of St Laurence’s, Leongatha, St Joseph’s Korumburra, Chairo Christian College in the morning and in the afternoon Mary MacKillop held its events.

All races were run around the Mary MacKillop course in fine weather with the rain holding off.

In the primary level many runners go on to compete in the division cross country at Stony Creek this Thursday, June 1.

St Laurence’s placegetters are as follows:

9/10 years: girls first to fourth, Olivia Cumming, Zara Borg, Gemma Meadley, Lydia Giles; boys Reuben Gammon, Mitch Croatto, Indie Cameron, Archie Gannon.

11 years: girls first to fourth, Charlotte Berry, Sandra Dyke, Montana Kranen, Ashlin Guymer; boys Sam Carmody, Tadgh Gannon, Isaac Karipel, Harry Hoekstra.

12/13 years: girls first to fourth, Ada Hill, Georgia Hamilton, Christine Denbrok, Tori Ackland; boys Harry Herbert, Jacob McRae, Luke Patterson, Kynan Dunstan.

Mary MacKillop College’s house cross country was won by McDonald with 283 points from Cameron, 257, Tenison 230 and fourth Chisholm 206 points.

Top six: these St Laurence’s runners finished high up in the girls 9/10 years event; from left, Chloe , Olivia, (first), Zara (second), Gemma (third), Lydia (fourth) Audrey and Ana.

Boy’s 11 years: placegetters from St Laurences were, from left first to sixth, Sam, Tadgh, Isaac, Harry, Raph, and Sean.

Best boys: the 9/10 boys winners from St Laurences, from left first to sixth placegetters, Reuben, Mitch, Indie, Archie, Max, Lincoln.

Right, Achievers: placegetters for St Joseph’s Korumburra were, from left, Callum, Max and Jake all in grade five.

Left, 12/13 girls: St Laurence’s girls were all smiles after their run, from left, Christine, third, Ada, first, Georgia, second and Tori, fourth.

Under 14’s: Mary MacKillop’s Under 14 boys catch up after their run, back left, Boyd Robertson, Oscar Plenkovitch (first), Cambell Riseley, Kieran Vandenberg, front, Harry Sheedy, Kelsey Delpozzo (fourth), Ryan Giliam (third), and Ethan Farrell. Absent Tom Crocker (second).

Under 13 girls: from left, pleased with their placings were Mary MacKillop students, from left, Kelsey Donohue (third), Georgia Burns (first) and Lily Caithness (second).

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Stars dominate Seniors INVERLOCH came forward from the first whistle and Jordan Tomas was unlucky not to score quickly.

Contested: Conor O’Mahony from Inverloch Stars battled for the ball against Leongatha’s Mitch Croatto in the U10s match.

The Stars were looking to the wings with Gerson Pacheco and Michael McLean, but it was San Oo who made the first breakthrough.

The Knights keeper’s skill between the posts and a few misses by the Stars’ strikers kept Leongatha in the game.

A neat passing interchange allowed Gerson Pacheco to latch on to a well weighted pass and poked the ball past the oncoming keeper, making it two to zero in the Stars’ favour at half time.

The Knights started strongly in the second half. A near post corner brought out a good save from Stars’ keeper Eli Cousins.

Another Knights break lead to an unlucky Stars challenge, giving away a penalty.

Cousins read the shot perfectly and made a fine save.

Against the run of play, a great dinked ball over the top of the Stars defence led to a fine run, finish and goal by PJ from the Knights.

The Stars responded quickly; a strong run and a brave header from Jordan Tomas.

San Oo chimed in with another goal a few minutes later and Pat Gilbert popped up at the near post to head in a well taken corner.

Angus MacGregor came on to make his Stars debut and helped set up a goal with an attack starting from defence.

Final score was Inverloch six Leongatha one.

Senior women

On the ball: Max Davis from Inverloch lands a great defensive kick against the Leongatha Knights in the U10s match.

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 Point Lonsdale

MAY / JUNE Time

31 WED

1 THUR

2 FRI

3 SAT

4 SUN

5 MON

6 TUE

height (metres)

0329 0926 1631 2200

1.60 0.27 1.80 0.60

0419 1015 1719 2250

1.56 0.35 1.74 0.59

0515 1103 1807 2341

1.50 0.45 1.66 0.59

0617 1150 1855

1.45 0.56 1.59

0033 0728 1238 1944

0.60 1.40 0.67 1.52

0129 0834 1330 2033

0.61 1.39 0.77 1.46

0228 0938 1430 2124

0.60 1.40 0.85 1.41

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

LEONGATHA was quick off the mark with its first attempt at goal, pushed out

by Inverloch’s keeper Gabby Harris.

Both teams made several attempts at goal but the first came from Inverloch after Lucy Simmett’s great pass to Emily Smith.

The home team made several unsuccessful attempts for goal with some gutsy saves and great goal keeping from Harris. Leongatha scored quickly after the break to level the scores.

An own goal by Leongatha put Inverloch back in front but the home team quickly scored its second goal to even things up. Inverloch’s Smith bolted past the defenders to score with Inverloch leading three to two.

An own goal from Inverloch levelled the score again, before a penalty to Leongatha saw the home team score to win.

The final score was Inverloch four to Leongatha one

U15 girls WITH Leongatha starting short of players, great sportsmanship saw Inverloch players Catelyn Beattie and Amy Challinor play for Leongatha.

Amy quickly scored a goal for Leongatha to spur Inverloch on and soon Orana Lynch had levelled the score.

Great footwork by Jess Challinor and Mia Plenkovich held the midfield in good stead and the Stars went on to score another goal from a corner by Tish Hall.

Leongatha managed to score three more goals, including two by the talented Evie Bath, to go on and win the game.

U14 THE match started slowly with Leongatha playing the offside trap well.

A handball gave Inverloch a penalty, which Finn Gleeson converted.

Oscar Ward netted his first of the season.

With the Inverloch back four of Mav, Noah, Oscar GG and Tiff at their best, it gave the rest of the team the freedom to attack and throw numbers forward.

Inverloch dominated the rest of the first half, with two goals from Toby Challinor and one from Liam Chiappinni.

A switch to a less attacking mindset allowed the Stars to play a more possessive style and control the ball in the second half.

The final score was eight to one.

U10 THE U10s met a strong, well organised and skilful Leongatha team that ran in packs and pressed hard to create lots of goal opportunities.

Inverloch defenders and goal keepers did well to keep goals out.

Against a strong team like Leongatha, no individual player can do it on their own, and they did well on a few occasions to work it through midfield and get forward by passing it out wide and running forward of the ball in numbers.

U8 THE Stars’ U8s should be very proud of their effort on and off the field with great sportsmanship shown by the youngsters.

Leongatha was a good team that kept attacking the goals but Inverloch Stars played a great game showing off their skills in passing and defensive work to block many attempts at goal.

Croquet members enjoy regal tea ESTEEMED life member of the Leongatha Croquet Club Trevor White and his wife Pearl accepted one of 50 invitations from the Governor of Victoria, the Honourable Linda Dessau, to attend morning tea at Government House last week.

They were served a beautiful morning tea and took advantage of their in-

vitation to look around.

They found the ornate furnishings and plush white carpet most impressive and the ballroom was of croquet lawn dimensions.

They thoroughly enjoyed their day and found the Governor most hospitable who coincidentally is also Croquet Victoria Patron.

Newly elected president Judy O’Sullivan played in her first tournament in Traralgon last week partnering Thelma Arnup. Whilst they played well, Sandra Birch

won the tournament playing with Michael North from Traralgon.

The club is organising a fundraising sausage sizzle in Church street, Leongatha on Saturday, June 17, and would love to see lots of people come on down.

Anyone wishing to come and try the great game and join in the fun is welcome to come along on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons at 1pm, please wear flat soled shoes and use of equipment and coaching is free.

Honoured: Trevor White, the Honourable Linda Dessau and Pearl White at Government House.

Family event: speedy Ella Lomax ran out the Inverloch parkrun with her dad Rohan.

Children star on parkrun course MORE children were seen on the parkrun course last weekend, encouraged by family members to participate.

The event was made possible by eight volunteers who helped the morning to run smoothly.

Also, a big thanks goes to all those who signed up to volunteer over coming weeks.

Today’s full results and a complete event history can be found on the Inverloch parkrun results website.

Male placing: Glenn Sullivan of Wonthaggi Road Runners was first over the line in 19:51; 52nd time in 118 appearances. Cameron Nagle was second over the line in 20:34. Peter O’Halloran of Knox AC was third over the line in 21:19; was first to finish once before.

Female placing: Georgia Kaye-Helmot of Crosbie Crew was first (seventh overall) over the line in 22:09; first time in three appearances.

Rachel H. Tattersall of Wonthaggi Road Runners was second (10th overall) over the line in 22:55; as been first to finish on four previous occasions.

Fiona Richardson was third (13th overall) over the line in 24:08; as first to finish once before.

The three highest age grades were recorded by: Glenn Sullivan – 74.31 per cent for the time 19:51 (first overall).

Lily Whitehouse – 73.40 per cent for the time 25:00 (16th overall).

Cathy McKnight – 73.26 percent for the time 26:07 (21st overall).

The female record is held by Charlotte Wilson who recorded a time of 00:18:11 on October 29, 2016.

The male record is held by Stephen Rennick who recorded a time of 00:16:36 on November 22, 2014.

The age grade course record is held by Lavinia Petrie who recorded 106.20 percent (22:03) on November 26, 2016.

Miners battle it out THE U13 competition saw two junior South Gippsland Miners play jointly with Morwell in a match against Traralgon on May 13.

The score line fell five to 15 Traralgon’s way at the end with all players enjoying a great match.

Competition continued on Sunday, May 14, when the U16 South Gippsland Miners U16 team took out the match against Moe/ Newborough 19 to two.

The Miners U16 was just too good on the day.

C Grade followed but the Moe Dodgers had the answer and took out the match 13 to eight.

Both teams played a taut game but the lead was se-

cured in the third.

A Grade stepped up to play in the 2pm timeslot and the Moe Dodgers came out on top due to a walk off error.

The game was tied at 11 runs each, but during batting in the bottom of the ninth there was an error, scoring one run for the Dodgers and ultimately the game.

The scores from the weekend’s matches were: A Grade: South Gippsland Miners 13 to Churchill Braves 9.

C Grade: South Gippsland Miners 4 to Churchill Braves 14.

U16s: South Gippsland Miners 6 to Churchill Braves 7.

U13s: South Gippsland Miners 12 to Churchill Braves 0.

Safe: Cameron Prosser slides into home against Moe.

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thestar.com.au South Gippsland indoor bias bowls THE teams are over the halfway point now with game six being played.

A reshuffle of the ladder has occurred this week.

Korumburra Blue’s win over Buffalo sees it step up to top position.

Dumbalk had a one point win over Mardan, but unfortunately it doesn’t see it off the bottom; however it puts Dumbalk in close contention to Foster Fishys, which had a loss to Korumburra White.

A bit more work will be required in the next few weeks for some teams if they want to move up the ladder.

Keep up the good work everyone.

As always, happy bowl-

ing to all.

Ladder K’burra Blue ..... 18 ..... +28 Mardan............... 16 ..... +28 K’burra White ... 12 ........ -2 Buffalo ................ 10 ...... -43 Foster Fishys ......... 8 ........ -2 Dumbalk................ 8 ........ -9

Foster indoor LAST week saw a quiet-

er night with nine players.

At the end of the night there were two teams with two wins, so once again the winner was decided on shots up.

The runner up team was Ian Park, Ian Rogers and Paul Pangrazzi with eight shots up.

It was nice to see a new face; the club welcomed Paul at the start of the night and hope he had a good time and many more. The winning team on the night with 10 shots up was Charlie Tyers and Jose Bohn.

As usual, a very enjoyable night was had by all.

Venture out next Saturday night for a game of carpet bowls at the bowls club; please have your names in by 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.

The cost is $4 to play.

Light supper will follow.

Phone names in to the club on 5682 2061, or for further details phone Bev on 0408 369 298.

Mardan indoor MARDAN had a better roll up this week with 10 bowlers present.

Two teams were made up and we played two games of ten ends.

The winners were Theresa Bateman lead and John McColl second and skipped by Vito Serafino with two wins and 12ends. The runners up skipped by Jeanette Grady and seconded by myself had a win and a loss and a score of 10 ends.

Mardan bowlers please note a date to keep free is the June 7 for the visit to Buffalo for the annual ladies verses gents challenge.

Mardan Club will travel to Buffalo and there will not be any bowls at the Mardan hall that evening.

That’s all for this week.

RG

Inverloch SOCIAL bowls was held on Thursday.

The first open pairs for the winter season took place on Saturday, May 27, with teams filling the available green.

It was sectional play with four teams divided into four sections playing 10 ends of two by two by two with two games before lunch and one

game after.

Lunch was supplied and the bowlers enjoyed a choice of homemade soups and bread roll.

After the last game, the winner of each section played off against the winner of another section to determine the finalists.

In Section 1, the semi final was Wayne and Janis Parks against Terry Seaward and Linda Gallyot.

As the semi final was played over just four ends, the bowlers had to be on their game from the start.

It came down to a measure at the last end to determine that Wayne and Janis had won by one shot.

In the Section 2 semi, it was John and Pam Sutcliffe against Gary Scott and Chas Buccilli.

John and Pam proved too strong for the guys and won convincingly.

This set up the final against the Parks, with both teams a husband and wife combination.

The final was also a four end game with the Parks getting the first break.

Parks win: in the finals of Inverloch’s open pairs, winning team Wayne and Janis Parks challenged John and Pam Sutcliffe.

At the last end with the Sutcliffes down three to one but holding four shots. The last bowl of the game was in Wayne’s hands.

A perfectly weighted shot moved the jack to his awaiting two back bowls. Game over.

The bowling was sensational and kept the crowds inside watching eagerly and applauding some magnificent shots by both teams.

Congratulations to Wayne and Janis Parks, winners of the first open pairs of the season.

The next open pairs will be held on June 24.

There is a sheet in the clubrooms to put your name down if interested.

The club hopes to fill both greens next time. Be sure to spread the word around about this event at other clubs.

A reminder that the AED

defibrillator and CPR course will be held on Saturday, June 3, at 9am. The course will take approximately two hours.

If you are interested, please put your name on the sheet by Wednesday, May 31.

There will be no cost to participants.

This Friday, the meals return to the club. Please put your name on the blackboard if interested.

Kiely brothers clean up at yacht club presentation night SOUTH Gippsland Yacht Club celebrated the successes of the 2016/17 season with dinner and awards at the clubrooms on Saturday night.

After missing much of last season with a knee injury, Matt Kiely showed he is back to his best by taking out the Club Champion trophy along with a host of race series awards.

Sailing in a new boat this season, Matt credited his improvement to the close competition among the monohull sailors and a healthy sibling rivalry with brother Pete.

In the end, Pete was only four points behind in the championship, taking home the runner up trophy along with Most Improved and A Division Champion.

An impressive group of junior sailors have already started to put pressure on the seniors.

Oscar Llewellyn showed his improvement with a win in the ‘Knights of Leongatha’ series and collected the Junior Champion shield for his achievements over the season.

Alana Lopez-Freeman is also to be congratulated for taking out the C Division Champion trophy.

The Best Club Member Award was shared between Maree Abbott and Di Grimmond for their tireless work around the club every week.

Commodore Rob McNair congratulated all of the award winners and took the opportunity to thank all members for their contributions to the success of the club.

Twenty or more boats regularly took part in the scheduled races each Sunday and this provided great preparation for interclub events.

South Gippsland Yacht Club was able to achieve

Team spirit: back from left, Lilly, Maya, Heidi, Neka, front from left, Ella, Tahlya, Frankie and Sienna cheered on Wonthaggi Primary School’s soccer team at the recent primary school tournament.

Champions: Matt Kiely won a host of awards including the overall South Gippsland Yacht Club Club Champion. Alana Lopez-Freeman took out the C Division Championship. wins in the South Gippsland Trophy and Westernport Challenge as well as taking second place in the Gippsland Regional Re-

gatta.

Sailors now have a few months to carry out those accumulating boat repairs and tune-ups to be ready for

the new season starting in November.

It will be here before they know it.

• Leongatha Badminton

Simon inspires SIMON Perks’ slow start to the season has just got a whole lot quicker with an inspiring singles win over club veteran Jamie Davidson 15-4.

Jamie had the last laugh with some top doubles sets that ultimately guided his Mazda team to a convincing victory.

Trent Hughes and Brae Byrne also had a top night winning their sets, and a special mention to Kristen Bentley and Jo Parsons who combined beautifully to win their set over Matthew Oomman and Brae Byrne 15-13, A top effort by the ladies.

The Mazda team sit second on the ladder and look one of the main chances for this season’s premiership.

Another premiership contender is Toyota, it totally out-

classed Ford winning eight sets to love.

Ian Cole and Karsten Krohn are in white hot form, in particular Ian who lives and breathes badminton. His direct opponent was Glenn Kleeven.

A special mention to the always entertaining Joel Langstaff who went away to his first badminton tournament as a veteran, the youngest looking veteran I have ever seen. Apparently Joel did really well and will be a regular at such events.

Subaru had a solid victory over Kia. Gary McGrath had an exceptional night defeating Shaun Helms in a great singles contest, and Josh Almond turned the tables by defeating Neil Jeremiah in his singles, a win Josh will remember for a long time to come.

Kia’s best players were Brayden Krohn and Tom

Dudley. Tom in particular was very good in his singles.

Unfortunately a forfeit occurred in one match as too many fill-ins were required, so club officials did their best to cover vacant spots.

The night still went ahead but players are asked to get their own fill-ins where possible. It makes it far easier for club officials to organise the night.

Rount 4 results Subaru 6/107 d Kia 2/73, Toyota 8/120 d Ford 0/53, Mazda 6/107 d Honda, Holden v Nissan (forfeit).

Ladder Toyota ......................................36 Mazda ......................................31 Subaru .....................................25 Holden .....................................20 Honda .......................................19 Kia ............................................13 Ford ..........................................10 Nissan.........................................6

Students shine in soccer tournament STUDENTS took the to the soccer field for a tournament held in Wonthaggi recently.

At the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve, St Joseph’s Primary School won the day for the boys.

For the girls, Cowes Primary School enjoyed success. The girls’ matches were played at Wonthaggi Primary School.

Wonthaggi Primary School, Wonthaggi North Primary School, Bass Valley Primary School, Newhaven Primary School, Newhaven College and

San Remo Primary School also competed.

Wonthaggi Primary School teacher Will Rankin thanked the students from Newhaven College and Wonthaggi Secondary College who umpired on the day.

The winning teams will now move on to the divisional soccer competition, which will be held later this term.

In action: San Remo Primary School’s Alana drove the ball down the field in the match against Newhaven College.

South Gippsland Midweek Ladies Tennis LADDERS after round 12: Section 1 Inverloch Diamonds ............................... 59 Wonthaggi Turkey.................................. 48 Phillip Island........................................... 47 Inverloch Sapphires ............................... 38 Bena ......................................................... 15 Wonthaggi Chooks .................................... .9

Section 2 Korumburra ........................................... 57 Foster....................................................... 55

Phillip Island........................................... 43 Bena ......................................................... 38 Inverloch Yellow ...................................... 33 Nyora....................................................... .32 Wonthaggi Owls....................................... 18 Inverloch Blue.......................................... 12

Section 3 Inverloch Jigger Diggers ....................... 60 Phillip Island........................................... 48 Foster.................................................... 45.5 Grantville ............................................. 35.5 Fish Creek ................................................ 20

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Top teams: runners up of the R. and M. Hodges Mixed 4BBB Board event Geoffrey and Marea Maher congratulated winners Lianne Adamson and Ian Murchie.

Saturday, May 27: Winner: Wendy Parker 32.

Down the line: Rebecca Wilson 30, Jan Brownlie 28 and Marilyn Williams 26 on a count back.

Sunday, May 28: A small field competed in the R. and M. Hodges Mixed 4BBB Board event last Sunday.

The forecast rain fortunately did not materialise and Grade winners: life member Nancy Sperling won A conditions were favourable.

This event is in recognition Grade and Alison Strong won B Grade in last week’s par of two past members who were event. office bearers and extremely Leongatha ladies balls for their close shots on hard workers for the club even the 14th and 16th respectively. before it was moved to LeonIT was a much smaller field Chris Lay continues to gatha South. this week, not because par is put in good rounds in the nine Blair Hodges generously an unpopular event, but due hole competition finishing sponsors this annual event on to several members being ocwith 20 points, well clear of behalf of his parents at presencupied with match play finals any competition. tation night later in the year. and refereeing.

Pam Christensen and Lianne Adamson combined Else Gedye was very gen- Gwen Chapman won a ball well with Ian Murchie to amass erous in sponsoring both the with 18 points as did Marie 41 points to win the event on a raffle and the grade events.

Sands (17) and Marion Chal- three way count back.

Life member Nancy Sper- mers (16) on a count back.

Geoffrey and Marea Maher ling won the A Grade event, Toni West won the A were runners up, also with 41 finishing with a +1.

Grade match play final after points.

Alison Strong finished a tough battle against Dot Down the line balls were with +3 to win B Grade.

Stubbs, who took her to the won by the following combiDown the line balls were 17th hole. nations: Marianne and Chris won by Vicki Milner who Pat Pease was too strong Leaver 41, Marg Griffiths and finished square, Melinda Mar- for Maxine Eabry (a bit of Rodney Hopcraft 39, Andrew tin, Marianne Leaver and Sue trouble in the sand), and is Westaway and Neryl Hopcraft, Bowler -1, Glenyce McRobert the 2017 B Grade match play Karen and Colin Bear and Lou-2 and Sue Woods, Joc How- winner. ise and Allan Schache 38 points son and Nan Meagher all on Lianne Adamson played on a count back.

-3. a very steady game to defeat Nearest the pins: Tony Melinda Martin and Libby Seebeck, and is the C Gedye 14th, Karen Bear and Ian Murchie 16th.

Grade match play winner.

Glenyce McRobert won two

Bowl winners: Lyn Jennison, Nancye Hammet and Tanya Thorson shared success following Meeniyan Golf Club’s Olive Harris Bowl.

Meeniyan ladies MONDAY, May 22, was another perfect autumn day for golf.

The club held the Olive Harris Bowl with teams from all South Gippsland clubs.

The winning team was Meeniyan four, with a score of 89 points, including Tanya Thorson (28) 30, Nancye Hammet (35) 24 points and

Lyn Jennison (40) 35 points.

The A Grade winner was Irene Holm (13) 32 points, B Grade Sue Hoskin (23) 35 points and C Grade Lyn Jennison (40) 35 points.

Down the line balls went to Dot Elliott 32, Toni West 31, Faye LePage 29, Rachael Brown 28, Chris Hamilton 28, Elly Berryman 27, Heather Poletti 27, Maxine Eabry

27, Peta Barlow 27 and Leanne Adamson 26 points.

Thank you to the Harris family for sponsoring this event and to Adrian and Pat for attending the day.

To all the volunteers who have the course looking a treat, thank you and thanks also to Pam, Peter, Winno and Truckie for serving the beautiful lunch.

Well done: Joan Peters and Merrissa Cosson were the winners of the McLaren qualifying 4 ball Par event at Korumburra last Wednesday.

Korumburra ladies THE 20 golfers were fortunate to have a reasonably fine day last Wednesday for the Four Ball Par McLaren qualifying round.

Joan Peters (22) and Merrissa Cosson (26) had a wonderful score of +6 to win the day’s event.

Barb Twite (24) and Chris Rickard (21) were runners up with +4 on a count-back from Jan Hewitt (25) and Corrie George (33).

Leongatha ON Saturday, Rob Martin had an excellent score of 39 points to win the Overall and B Grade events.

A Grade was taken out by Jon Smith with 33 points in a count back and Stuart Harry won C Grade with 36 points.

Balls were awarded to John Moor, Daniel Ruffin, Stephen Sorrell, Geoff Maher, Kit Rotthier, Peter Hartigan, Darrell Prior, Barry Attwood, Brett Windsor, Walter Taberner, Geoff McDonald, Henry Sedelies, John Feddersen and Trevor Moss.

NTPs were Daniel Ruffin on the 14th hole and Brett Windsor on the 16th.

Fifty one golfers competed on Tuesday with Rebecca Thomas scoring an outstanding 39 points off her handicap of one.

Rebecca had a big day, winning the A Grade event, the NTP on the 16th hole and the best score of the day in a count back from Hans Hoefler, who won C Grade.

B Grade was taken out by Merv Stubbs with 34 points in a count back and John Simon was NTP on the 14th.

Balls were won by Doug Clemann, Peter Hobson, Trevor Seebeck, Ian Watson, Fred de Bondt, Andrew Henley, Bruce Hutton, Russell Williams, Ron Findlay, Peter Walsh, Peter Waters, Gary Sharrock, John Eabry and Col Martin.

Thursday’s 4BBB Stableford event was kindly sponsored once again by the Dandenong Club. Many thanks for its continued support.

Winners with a great score of 45 points were Elizabeth and Trevor Seebeck, one stroke clear of Peter Stivic and Paul Luck, who were runners up in a count back from Mick Oliver and Allan Schache.

Quentin Wilton and Henry Sedelies finished 4th with 44 points in a count back.

NTPs were Chris Leaver on the 14th and Peter Stivic on the 16th, both inside a metre from the hole.

Balls were awarded to John Hassett, Rob Beilby, Les Newton, Ted Bruinewoud, Antony Roberts, John Simon, Ron Findlay, Tim McCarthy, Ray Burton and John Eabry.

Woorayl Grade winners: A Grade was won by Irene Holm, Sue Hoskin won B Grade and Lyn Jennison won C Grade during the Olive Harris Bowl.

WITH the monthly medal up for grabs, a large field took to the course on Saturday to try

NTP winners were Jan Hewitt first, Chris Rickard 10th and Marg Harper on the 13th.

The top four pairs qualify to play in the McLaren semi finals by Wednesday, June 7.

Joan and Merrissa play Heather Grist and Lynette McIvor (who finished fourth with +3) and Barb and Chris play Jan and Corrie.

Thanks to Barb Walker for providing some tasty baking for the raffle, with five lucky winners.

Next Wednesday is a Statheir luck.

Curator Greg is still away on holidays, so it was clear to see the generous volunteers have continued to put in the hard yards, with the course presented in immaculate condition.

Fine weather greeted the field which made scoring easy for some.

A great range of trophies were on display with the day jointly sponsored by a few of the members, dipping into their pockets to support the club.

The scratch trophies were provided by Dennis Lim (Financial Blueprint) and the handicap trophies by Geoff McKinnon, Peter Burgess and Jason Redmond.

It was also great to see Anthony Clemann back at the club after some time away due to injuries suffered in a fall.

The winners of the highly sought after trophies on the day for the best gross scores were: A Grade – Ty Hogan (80) B Grade – Col James (90) C Grade – Ivor McLennan (93) The handicap winners were: A Grade – Craig Gourlay (71), on a count back from Warren Turner B Grade – Alan McEachern (73) C Grade – Bob Beilby (76) on a count back from Geoffrey Forrester, Brian Collier and John Hasset.

The Monthly Medal winner was the ever consistent and very humble Ivor McLennan with an excellent 68 net, claiming his second medal in three months.

Nearest the pin winners were Col James on eighth and on the 17th Neil Jeremiah.

Balls down the line went to Warren Turner (71), Brian Hogan, Kenny Miles (75), Neil Jeremiah, Geoffrey Forrester, Brian Collier, John Hasset (76), Michael Grist and Greg Fennell (77) on a count back from Peter Rayson, Lance Lancaster and Brian Wilson.

The encouragement award went to George Johnson with an unimpressive score of 81 net.

The winner of the ball raffle was the Frank Dekker syndicate.

Next week in a four man Ambrose event so start putting together your winning team. Good golfing to all.

bleford event.

The South Gippsland District Royal Women’s Hospital 4Ball Playoff will be held at Korumburra on Friday, June 16.

Two pairs from the club have qualified to play on but anyone is welcome to be part in the day’s event.

Three girls played in the Olive Harris Bowl last Monday.

There were no wins but all enjoyed the lunch and the weather was glorious.

One team travelled to Welshpool on Friday, and although there were no golf wins, Kath Welsh won a raffle prize. Congratulations to Lynne Schwennesen who had her first experience of playing on another course and representing the club.

Lynne played well and had a great day in the Ambrose event.

Six girls had fine weather on Saturday in the Stableford event.

Lee Clements (12) won with 32 points and Sandra Webster (35) was close behind with 31 points.

Chris Rickard was NTP on the first and Deb Wrigley was closest on the 13th green.

Woorayl ladies AFTER the beautiful sunny autumn days, the threat of ominous grey skies returned for play on Wednesday, May 24, for the first round of the Perrett Family Foursomes Aggregate event.

The day’s event was sponsored by Elly Berryman.

There were 18 payers who hit off and fortunately were only troubled by a brief shower, not even long enough to get the wet weather gear out and on.

The course is still in great condition and the topping of turf to the ‘mounds’ added to the second and sevenrh holes will certainly help settle the dirt down for the winter.

The winners for the day were Inge Giliam and Ann Grist with a great nett 71.5 (26.5) and runners up were Ann Poole and Fay Maynard net 76 (27) BDL went to Pauline Lancaster and Elly Berryman net 76.5 (16.5) and Marg Tuckett and Jenny Riseley net 79 (25).

Next week: final round of the Perrett Family Foursomes Aggregate.

Brian Erving: won Tuesday’s event at the Meeniyan Golf Club with 37 points.

Meeniyan TUESDAY, May 23 Winner: Brian Erving (26) 37 points. Runner up: Peter Riddle (23) 36 points. NTP: second Bruce Betts. Best nine: Daryle Gregg 20 points.

Thursday, May 25: Winner: Phil Johnstone (15) 43 points. Runner up: Frank Peile (34) 39 points. NTP: second Daryle Gregg and 14th Bruce Betts. Best nine: Peter Wilson 21 points.

Saturday, May 27 4BBB Stableford Multiplication.

Winners: team of Will Bullock (13) and Brian Erving (26) with 79 points.

Runners up: Matt Van Boven (20) and Pete Wilson (24) 67 points. NTP: second Bob McGeary.

Members draw: Matt Van Boven.

Thursday winner: Phil Johnstone enjoyed a win at the Meeniyan Golf Club with 43 points.

Best scores: the A Grade winner was Pam Russell and the B Grade winner was Jacqueline Loughran.

Wonthaggi ladies TWENTY five ladies set off in overcast conditions but the golfing weather gods smiled on the field and held off the rain until all ladies finished their rounds.

There were two grades today and with the top score on the day Jacqueline Loughran has a day out with a super score of (26) 37 points, and with the pro pin eighth also her reward on the day.

There was a three way

bun fight for A Grade but the prize on countback was awarded to “Mrs Dependable” Pam Russell (25) 35 points from Jan Beaumont and Marg Ryan.

The other NTP were won by second Delores Harvey and the 17th Marg Ryan.

BDL Jan Beaumont 35, Marg Ryan 35, Anne Tschiderer 35, Ivy Ruby 34, Irene Walsh 34, Leonie Bentick 34, Heather Wintle 34, Catherine Bolding 33

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Ladies A: back from left, Ainsley Moon, Cindy Winkler, Kaye Tumino, Kim Gowers, Louise Bruce, Rachel Wiggins and Vanessa Schroder from Decade Dazzlers congratulated the Fabulous team, front from left, Kelsie Schelling, Corrine Hoddinott, Nikita Wright, Kate Sperling, Leesa Pocklington, Jaslin Kelly, Rachael Frassenei and Kristie Moore on their win.

In it together: from left, Colleen, Dane and Sullivan Herbert and Poaki Ahokava work hard in the gym and excel at boxing championships. Dane made his recent return to the ring, winning the Queensland Masters Heavy Weight Boxing Championship.

Ladies B: back from left, Wild Dog Warriors’ Maddie Brew, Di Brew, Amber Turner, Tammy Turner, Zaria Deenan, Holly McEachern and Amelia Riseley celebrated a win against Missunfits consisting, front from left, Ashlee Leith, Belinda Dyke, Caitlin McFarlane, Sam Bright, Alana Bright, Kirsten Mowart and Kayla Stewart.

Teams face off in twilight netball final LEONGATHA and District Netball Association held its twilight competition

grand finals on May 10.

Fabulous defeated Decade Dazzlers in Ladies A,

Wild Dog Warriors defeated Missunfits in Ladies B, Benchwarmers defeated Showstoppers in Mixed A

and Alpacalypse defeated Whipbirds in Mixed B. Congratulations to all who competed.

Mixed A: front from left, Fraser Kelly, Kelsie Schelling, Corrine Hoddinott, Kristine Moore, Jaslin Kelly, Rachael Frassenei and Callum McCaughan from the Benchwarmers team enjoyed a win in the mixed twilight competition. They faced off against Showstoppers, back from left, Recacca Vagg, Matt Wilson, Dayn Bentvelzen, Darren Pocklington, Kerri Palmer, Lina Green, Emma Smith and Cameron Green.

Mixed B: front from left, Tom Gannon, Alex Newbold, Gab Patterson, Tanya Hamilton, Hannah Box and Jade Hamilton from Alpacalypse defeated Whipbirds, back from left, Tea Clark, Cherry Prior, Terry Martin, Ruby Martin, Jodi Pincini, Gene Vanderzalm, Claire Guy and Mia Cornell in the grand final. Absent: Ruby Box was Alpacalypse.

Lang Lang golf TUESDAY, May 23 Event: Tuesday competition - 2BBPAR. Field: 48.

Winner: Neal Birrell (22) +5. Runner up: Neil Stafford (23) +3. 2BBPar: Ron Smith (14) and James Hedrick (11) +7. NTP: fifth Michael Fahey 314cm, ninth Jim Hedrick 103cm, 12th Cameron Maguire 1100cm and 15th Noel Zunneberg 290cm. DTL: Bill Merrigan +2 , John Bolton +2 , Peter Cooke +1, Peter Sellers +1 , Ron Baker 0, Bob Sandiford 0 and Ralph Stewart 0.

Wednesday, May 24.

Event: Doris Chambers Foursomes -Stableford.Field: 20.

Winner: Pat Randall (21) and Marianne Hall (28) 35 points. Runner up - Carolyn Cripps (24) and Maureen Hans (32) 33 points(c/b). DTL: Carolyn Cripps and Maureen Hams 33, Libby De Hey and Maria Warburton 33 Date: Thursday, May 25.

Event: Thursday competition - 2BASTB. Field: 60 Winner: Bob Sandiford (15) 40. Runner up: Noel Welsh (15) 39. 2Ball winners: Bob Sandiford (15) and Dick Ogilvy (22) 76. NTP: fifth

Peter Sellers 101cm, ninth Michael Fahey 103cm, 12th Peter Sellers1800cm, and 15th Ian Stewart 28cm DTL: Frankie Chiu 36, Dick Ogilvy 36, Peter Sellers 36, Noel Zunneberg 35, Nick De Hey 35, Bill Taberer 35, Neil Hammond 35, Ralph Stewart 35 and Ian Stewart 34.

Saturday, May 27 Event: Saturday – Par. Field: 165.

A Grade: Greg Austin (5) 2. Runner up: Phil Williams (13) 1. B Grade: Colin Rangitonga (20) 4(c/b). Runner up: David Chadwick (20)

4. C Grade: Greg Baker (25) 4. Runner up: David Wylie (23) 2. NTP: fifth Rod Batt 160cm, ninth Peter Sellers 186cm, 12th David O’Donnell 169cm,15th Troy Harrison 91cm and18th Ryan Hocking 140cm. DTL: Ralph Hendrich 3, Steve Pollock 3, David O’Donnell 3, Rob Christie 2, Ian Farrer 2, Wayne Thomas 2, Daryl Barker 1, Bill Lucas 1, Jack Ingram 1, Wayne Kennedy 1, Thomas Cowan 1, Peter Dunbar 1, Peter Sellers 1, John Hansen 1, Noel Welsh 0, Shane Sparks 0, Arch Janssen 0, Gary Barker 0, Damien Rhyne 0, Ricky Appleyard 0,

Dane brings home Masters’ title L E O N G AT H A’ S Dane Herbert made a memorable return to the boxing ring, winning the recent Queensland Masters Heavy Weight Boxing Championship.

This was Dane’s first time back in the ring in several years, after making the call to retire at the age of 33.

The rule of boxing used to be that boxers would retire at 34, but a recent inclusion of a masters division has reopened the sport to experienced boxers.

With his wife Colleen by his side – who is a level one accredited boxing coach – Dane decided to compete in the Masters Championship to test himself.

Starting with a weigh in, the championship was mentally and physically draining, but well worth it.

“It was fantastic to be back,” Dane said.

“I remember being really restless before my fight; not nervous, but ready to give it a go again.”

Throughout the weekend, boxers of all abilities stepped up into the ring.

Following his fight, Dane was crowned the winner.

At his gym in Leongatha, Dane has been training two boxers for the past two and a half years.

Leongatha’s Poaki Ahokava and Dane’s son SulliDan Cameron 0, Chris Roberts 0, David Oswald 0 and Anthony Chandler 0.

Ladies: Ladies winner: Jennifer Sullivan (15) 1C/B. Runner up: Sue Purser (27) 1.

NTP: fifth Jennifer Sullivan 600cm, 12th Marianne Hall 650cm and 15th Leanne Marshall 275cm.

Foster golf TUESDAY, May 23: Par Winner: Ray Prain +3.

NTP: sixth D. Hutchinson and 13th R. Prain . DTL: K. Peavey +1, R. Smith 0, D. Hutchinson 0 and D. Studham 0.

Wednesday, May 24: Flag

Proud moment: Dane and Colleen Herbert celebrate Dane’s big win at the Queensland Masters Heavy Weight Boxing Championship. van have both gone on to compete successfully in championships.

Being involved in their training has allowed Dane to keep his fitness up, as well as his eagerness to compete in the ring.

Dane is in the gym five days a week. As well as training Poaki and Sullivan, his gym is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays for those looking to pick their fitness up.

“We focus on technique, defence, and do a lot of work with movement. We do boxfit as well as boxing training, so we

have a lot of people who are different levels and regularly come in just to keep fit,” Dane said.

“In boxing, food is another big focus. It’s all about eating well and looking after yourself.

When it’s getting closer to the championships, we start working on more explosive strength training.

“We’ve had a lot of great support at the gym, which we are thankful for.”

Poaki competed in Boxing Australia’s 2017 Cos Brizzi Memorial Cup and won his match.

Event Stroke (Trudi Prue Trophy) Winners: A Grade: Gayle Tyers 78. B Grade: Alayne McKenzie 76. NTP: sixth B. Warren and 17th R. Galloway.

DTL: T. Prue 77, B. Fuller 78 and B. Warren 81 c/b.

Thursday, May 25: Stableford Winner: D Hutchinson 39 points. NTP: 17th P. Dight.

DTL: P. Spencer 38, G. Buckland 36 and N. Thompson 35.

Friday, May 26: Chook Run (back nine) Winner: Lloyd McKenzie 19 points. NTP: N/A. DTL: D. Studham 18.

Saturday, May 27: Winners: A Grade: Neville Thompson 44 points. B Grade: Graham Watkins 42 points.

NTP: fourth P. Dight, sixth R. Fulton, 13th T. Vanin, 15th S. Canning and 17th R. Fulton.

DTL: A Naylor 40, R Fulton 38, P Dight 37 and D Cripps 37. Nine holes front: Andrew Naylor 22 points.

Ladies carry over.

Twelve balls currently in the Eagles Nest.

A final foot note from the Golf Day Hospital Fundraiser held in April. The total final amount raised was $3496; a great effort by all concerned.

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Parrots netball A Grade Leongatha 35 lt Drouin 59 Auction player - Lauren Redpath. Awards: A.W. Smith & Sons - Lauren Redpath, Evans Petroleum - Georgia Riseley.

Both teams came out firing at the start of the game, consistent netball is the key.

Goalers had a tough gig as the defenders were tight. Mid court ran and stayed strong the whole game. Defenders were quick on their feet and made the goalers work hard.

Keep up the good work.

B Grade Leongatha 58 d Drouin 44 Auction player - Maddie Kerr. Awards: Bairs Otago - Maddie Kerr, Lyn Rose - Kasie Rump, Sportsfirst - Abby Davison.

One of the best starts to a game this year.

We took the lead at every quarter. Smart play by defence on a strong attacking side.

Maddie Kerr was strong in shooter, accurate and relentless in rebounding, and Kasie Rump with the defenders kept their goalers accountable.

Alberton netball Results - Round 9

and goalers were on.

Let’s get there next week and do the same.

Awesome job girls.

May 27 A Grade: Toora 16 lt MDU 82, Tarwin 32 lt Fish Creek 56, Foster 125 d DWWWW 3.

B Grade: Toora 55 d MDU 36, Tarwin 24 lt Fish Creek 67, Foster 93 d DWWWW 17.

C Grade: Toora 21 lt MDU 58, Tarwin 16 lt Fish Creek 52, Foster 67 d DWWWW 16.

17 & Under: Toora 26 lt MDU 68, Tarwin 29 lt Fish Creek 32, Foster 49 d DWWWW 5.

15 & Under: Toora 26 d MDU 15, Tarwin 11 lt Fish Creek 26.

13 & Under: Toora 15 d MDU 13, Tarwin 21 drew Fish Creek 21, Foster 32 d DWWWW 2.

Under 17 Leongatha 32 lt Drouin 37 Awards: Serafino’s Pizza - Alice Howard, Baker’s Delight - Zali Rogers, Voyage - Evie Pekker.

Great strong three quarters with everyone putting in 100 percent. Sadly we dropped off in the last quarter, but lots of positives to take into next week.

Under 15 Leongatha 43 d Drouin 35 Awards: Serfaino’s Pizza - Holly Vander Plight, Baker’s Delight - Belle Grabham-Andrews, McDonald’s - Bethany Scott.

Everyone gave 100 percent throughout the entire game and were strong with our leads.

Our defence down the entire court was great causing many turnovers, although we didn’t capitalise when we had possession.

Great game girls.

C Grade

Under 13

Leongatha 49 d Drouin 28

Leongatha 48 d Drouin 4

Auction player - Ashlee Van Rooy. Awards: Baker’s Delight - Ashlee Van Rooy, Serafino’s - Tegan Rendon, Network Video - Melinda McLennan.

Came in firing from the first whistle with strong passes. Defensive pressure was great

Awards: Baker’s Delight - Ella Littlejohn, McDonald’s - Mia Deenen, Serafino’s Pizza Harper McLennan.

It was a good win. We all played fantastic and worked well as a team.

Great game girls.

Ladders

Intercept: Leongatha goal keeper Laura Higgins claims the ball.

A Grade MDU ......................... 304.62 Fish Creek ................ 192.65 Foster........................ 179.34 Stony Creek ............... 98.01 Tarwin ......................... 81.94 Toora ........................... 74.86 DWWWW..................... 6.48

32 28 24 8 8 8 0

B Grade Toora ........................ 175.67 MDU ......................... 161.89 Fish Creek ................ 150.75 Foster........................ 138.80 Tarwin ......................... 78.10 Stony Creek................. 60.64 DWWWW................... 26.56 C Grade MDU ......................... 236.45 Fish Creek ................ 168.88 Foster........................ 114.80 Toora .......................... 97.44 Stony Creek................. 91.10 Tarwin ......................... 76.36 DWWWW................... 15.98 17 & Under MDU ......................... 387.07 Foster........................ 161.14 Fish Creek .................. 99.21 Toora ........................ 114.96 Tarwin ......................... 67.79 Stony Creek................. 38.70 DWWWW................... 16.39 15 & Under Fish Creek ................ 327.12 Foster........................ 150.79 Tarwin ........................ 62.50 MDU ........................... 58.11 Toora ........................... 60.63 13 & Under Foster........................ 383.82 Tarwin ...................... 321.95 Fish Creek ................ 262.24 Toora .......................... 63.98 DWWWW................... 35.12 MDU ........................... 27.83 Stony Creek................. 13.66

30 26 20 20 4 4 4 32 24 20 16 8 8 0 32 28 20 16 8 4 0 24 12 10 6 4 30 28 22 16 8 4 0

West Gippsland results Results - Round 7

Defence: Wonthaggi Power’s goal keeper Annabelle Williams had arms all over the ball as Warragul goal shooter Jaime Rollins takes a shot.

Gippsland netball Results - Round 6 A Grade: Leongatha 36 lt Drouin 59, Moe 51 d Sale 34, Morwell 61 d Bairnsdale 25, Traralgon 52 d Maffra 31, Wonthaggi Power 58 d Warragul 53.

B Grade: Leongatha 59 d Drouin 44, Moe 48 d Sale 28, Morwell 60 d Bairnsdale 50, Traralgon 67 d Maffra 38, Wonthaggi Power 39 d Warragul 47.

C Grade: Leongatha 49 d Drouin 28, Moe 31 lt Sale 37, Morwell 47 d Bairnsdale 28, Traralgon 40 d Maffra 38, Wonthaggi Power 32 lt Warragul 36.

Under 17: Leongatha 32 lt Drouin 37, Moe 41 drew Sale 41, Morwell 35 lt Bairnsdale 41, Traralgon 32 lt Maffra 67, Wonthaggi Power 32 d Warragul 23.

Under 15: Leongatha 43 d Drouin 35, Moe 41 d Sale 40, Morwell 34 d Bairnsdale 29, Traralgon 46 d Maffra 24, Wonthaggi Power 76 d Warragul 10.

Under 13: Leongatha 48 d Drouin 4, Moe 11 lt Sale 61, Morwell 24 lt Bairnsdale 32, Traralgon 29 lt Maffra 39, Wonthaggi Power 56 d Warragul 8.

Ladders A Grade Traralgon ...................179.91 Morwell ......................168.56 Drouin ........................121.18 Warragul ......................95.24 Moe .............................100.37 Wonthaggi Power ..........90.94 Maffra............................88.40 Leongatha......................84.43 Bairnsdale .....................58.36 Sale................................62.87

24 22 18 16 12 8 8 8 4 0

B Grade Leongatha ..................130.50 Moe .............................137.90 Traralgon ...................125.30 Drouin ..........................91.85 Sale ...............................84.88 Morwell .........................96.36 Bairnsdale .....................90.37 Warragul ........................87.40 Wonthaggi Power ..........82.62 Maffra............................85.14 C Grade Warragul ....................160.00 Leongatha ..................171.32 Maffra ........................ 110.06 Traralgon ...................102.20 Moe ...............................94.09 Wonthaggi Power ........123.81 Sale................................97.62 Morwell .........................95.86 Drouin ...........................72.69 Bairnsdale .....................47.57 Under 17 Maffra ........................192.77 Drouin ........................132.78 Leongatha ..................103.21 Sale .............................109.76 Moe .............................106.83 Wonthaggi Power ..........93.09 Traralgon .......................90.43 Bairnsdale .....................88.26 Morwell .........................55.13 Warragul ........................61.68 Under 15 Wonthaggi Power ......204.20 Sale .............................157.74 Leongatha ..................120.74 Morwell ........................95.81 Traralgon ...................126.19 Bairnsdale ...................125.12 Moe ...............................79.18 Drouin ...........................90.59 Maffra............................63.99 Warragul ........................36.71 Under 13 Sale .............................760.53 Bairnsdale ..................232.97 Wonthaggi Power ......186.73 Maffra ........................ 118.79 Leongatha ..................123.21 Traralgon ..................... 115.24 Moe ...............................81.46 Morwell .........................79.75 Warragul ........................19.17 Drouin .............................4.95

24 20 16 12 12 10 8 8 8 2 24 20 14 14 12 10 10 8 8 0 24 16 16 14 14 12 12 8 4 0 24 20 20 16 12 12 8 4 4 0 24 24 16 16 12 12 8 8 0 0

A Grade: Phillip Island 46 d Inverloch Kongwak 38, Dalyston 64 d Cora Lynn 27, Korumburra-Bena 61 d Koo Wee Rup 27, Nar Nar Goon 109 d Garfield 12, Kilcunda Bass 23 lt Bunyip 68.

B Grade: Phillip Island 32 lt Inverloch Kongwak 56, Dalyston 44 d Cora Lynn 39, Korumburra Bena 67 d Koo Wee Rup 27, Nar Nar Goon 52 d Garfield 26, KilcundaBass 19 lt Bunyip 49.

C Grade: Phillip Island 25 lt Inverloch Kongwak 46, Dalyston 31 lt Cora Lynn 35, Korumburra Bena 26 lt Koo Wee Rup 37, Nar Nar Goon 54 d Garfield 13, Kilcunda Bass 9 lt Bunyip 51.

Under 17: Phillip Island 30 d Inverloch Kongwak 27, Dalyston 39 d Cora Lynn 21, Korumburra Bena 46 d Koo Wee Rup 18, Nar Nar Goon 27 d Garfield 22, Kilcunda Bass 32 d Bunyip 30.

Under 15: Phillip Island 27 d Inverloch Kongwak 23, Dalyston 24 d Cora Lynn 16, Korumburra Bena 43 d Koo Wee Rup 6, Nar Nar Goon 34 d Garfield 15, Kilcunda Bass 19 lt Bunyip 27.

Under 13: Phillip Island 24 d Inverloch Kongwak 15, Dalyston 24 lt Cora Lynn 27, Korumburra Bena 21 lt Koo Wee Rup 26, Nar Nar Goon 11 d Garfield 10.

Ladders A Grade Korum-Bena................230.48 Dalyston .......................162.33 Koo Wee Rup ..............178.22 Nar Nar Goon..............156.31 Phillip Island ...............139.77 Inverloch-K’wak ..........110.06 Cora Lynn .......................82.18 Bunyip...........................108.82 Kilcunda-Bass.................16.30 Garfield ...........................16.30 B Grade Korum-Bena................176.23 Inverloch-K’wak.........166.80 Dalyston .......................139.38 Cora Lynn....................116.90

28 24 20 16 16 16 12 8 4 0 24 24 24 20

Timing: Kilcunda Bass centre Laura Robins waits to bounce pass the ball into the ring during the A Grade match against Bunyip.

Koo Wee Rup ..............108.47 Bunyip........................... 111.43 Phillip Island .................104.53 Nar Nar Goon .................86.67 Kilcunda-Bass.................39.44 Garfield ...........................35.79 C Grade Cora Lynn....................170.45 Dalyston .......................168.09 Koo Wee Rup ..............190.28 Bunyip ..........................181.43 Korum-Bena................103.50 Nar Nar Goon ...............113,55 Inverloch-K’wak ............99.61 Phillip Island ...................68.13 Garfield ...........................33.22 Kilcunda-Bass.................25.82 Under 17 Dalyston .......................236.57 Korum-Bena................197.39 Inverloch-K’wak.........149.33 Cora Lynn....................125.42 Phillip Island ...............105.18 Koo Wee Rup..................95.53 Kilcunda-Bass.................72.41 Bunyip.............................63.28 Nar Nar Goon .................46.15 Garfield ...........................35.57 Under 15 Phillip Island ...............280.23 Inverloch-K’wak.........149.14 Korum-Bena................203.74 Bunyip ..........................100.00 Cora Lynn....................127.11 Dalyston ........................ 111.95 Kilcunda-Bass.................91.53 Nar Nar Goon .................72.64 Koo Wee Rup..................34.31 Garfield ...........................27.03 Under 13 Cora Lynn....................182.35 Phillip Island ...............246.77 Koo Wee Rup ..............231.17 Korum-Bena................126.47 Dalyston .......................222.89 Bunyip.............................70.16 Inverloch-K’wak ............64.24 Nar Nar Goon .................19.25 Kilcunda-Bass...................0.00 Garfield .............................7.54

16 12 12 8 4 0 32 24 20 16 16 14 10 8 4 0 28 24 20 16 16 12 12 8 8 0 28 28 20 16 12 12 12 12 4 0 26 22 18 16 14 8 8 4 4 0

Tigers battle it out in close clashes U15 Mirboo North 60 d Yinnar 17 Best: Miki Hilliar. Coaches: Gemma McCormack.

What a fantastic team effort. The consistency week in week out is admirable. Well done, girls.

U17 Mirboo North 40 def by Yinnar 43 Best: Chelsea Loh. Coaches: Sienna Falkingham.

The team nearly had them after an awesome effort. They still have few little things to work on at training.

Best: Monique Giardina.

Coaches: Connie Lia. The girls played a strong first half and there were some great passages of play, but unfortunately they ran out of steam.

They were encouraged to get to training and keep working hard.

C Grade Mirboo North 31 def by Yinnar 33 Best: Tylah Wilkins.

Coaches: Amy Dyke.

The team impressed with a really great game against a quality opposition.

D Grade

B Grade

Mirboo North 20 def by Yinnar 39

Mirboo North 51 d Yinnar 38

Best: Karli Densley.

Coaches: Aleisha Loh. After a slow start, the girls clawed back to an even first quarter. From there they stepped it up to run away with a convincing win.

The girls wish Janet a speedy recovery.

A Grade Mirboo North 59 d Yinnar 52 Best: Jess Le Page.

Coaches: Lauren Webb.

The girls had great pressure all over the court and had lots of patience in attack. It was great team effort.

They need to continue to get to training to keep the wins coming.

Come forward: Meeniyan and District C Grade centre Nena Caithness looks for a teammate during the game against Town Tangerine on Saturday.

LDNA netball Results - Saturday, May 27 11 & Under Section 1: Mt Eccles Purple 12 d Mirboo North 4, St Laurence Maroon 13 d Mt Eccles Silver 8, St Laurence Blue 7 d Parrots 2, Town 14 d Mt Eccles Pink 10.

11 & Under Section 2: Mirboo North 13 d St Laurence 1, Town 6 d Mt Eccles 1.

13 & Under: Mirboo North Gold 29 d St Laurence Blue 10, St Laurence Maroon 21 d Mt Eccles Purple 13, St Laurence Gold 16 d Mt Eccles Silver 12, Tow 24 d Mt Eccles Blue 5, Parrots 20 d Meeniyan & District 7.

15 & Under: Meeniyan & District 17 d Mt Eccles Yellow 9, Mt Eccles Blue 31 d St Laurence Maroon 12, Town Black 20 d St Laurence Gold 16, Mirboo North 30 d Town Tangerine 4.

17 & Under / C Grade: Meeniyan & District 30 d Town Tangerine 29, Mt Eccles 47 d St Laurence 28, Mirboo North Purple 51 d Town Black 17.

Open: MDU 66 d St Laurence Maroon 38, Mt Eccles

Blue 56 d Mirboo North 34, Town Tangerine 47 d St Laurence Gold 32, Town Black 66 d Mt Eccles White 25.

LDNA umpires Saturday, June 3 11am: Barb Challis, Maria Evison, Bek Vagg, Sue Ritchie, Angelique Dunlevie, Maddie Brew, Phil Smith, Cayli Lane, Erin Baudinette, Jess Arnason, Mariah Grant, Sam Anderson, Anna Patterson, Anita Gourlay.

12noon: Amy Smith, Bridget Eldred, Julie Grant, Jess Arnason, Robyn Harris, Chelsea Hofman, Lori McKenzie, Sam Anderson Cayli Lane, Maddie Brew, Mariah Grant, Mitch Price, Jemma Caithness.

1pm: Mitch Price, Nikki Stockdale, Anita Gourlay, Erin Baudinette, Lori McKenzie, Katrina Spark, Julie Grant, Maria Evison.

2:20pm: Anna Patterson, Phil Smith, Bek Vagg, Angelique Dunlevie, Barb Challis.

Any queries, please contact Erin Baudinette 0448 487 492.

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thestar.com.au • Phillip Island v Inverloch

Sea Eagles dominate Island PHILLIP Island had a painful loss to ladder leader Inverloch Kongwak by a thumping 51 points.

Taking on the top side, the Island needed to be up for the challenge and with three changes from the previous week it knew it would have to be at its best if it was going to be any chance of the win.

IK took control of the game early with a goal two Inverloch Kongwak 14.17.101 Phillip Island 7.8.50 Inverloch Kongwak Goals: T. Hams 3, T. Bartholomew 3, A. Soumilas 2, T. Mahoney 2, L. Scott 1, T. Wyatt 1, D. Houston 1, O. Toussaint 1 Phillip Island Goals: H. Moore 1, B. Johnston 1, M. Jones 1, A. Edwards 1, S. Taylor 1, N. Higginson 1, J. Witnish 1 Inverloch Kongwak Best: L. Rankin, S. Hawking, A. Soumilas, T. Wyatt, T. Bartholomew, R. Sparkes Phillip Island Best: J. Piera, H. Moore, J. Taylor, N. Higginson, M. Duiker, C. Batt RESERVES

Phillip Island 10.15.75 Inverloch Kongwak 1.3.9 Leading Goalkicker: R. McKenzie 4 PI Best: R. Linford, A. Duyker, J. Conder, R. McKenzie, M. Dennerley, J. Nicolaci IK Best: T. Whelan, J. Brosnan, J.

minutes in but the Island hit back through Aaron Edwards to even the ledger.

IK again found the goals after 11 minutes and started to look like it was ready to blow the Island out of the water, but to the Island’s credit it hung on and kicked two late goals from Shane Taylor and Matt Jones to close out the quarter up by five points Quarter time score was Phillip Island 3.3.21 to IK 2.4.16.

Truman, B. Hayes, J. Sheerin, S. Zammit THIRDS

Phillip Island 13.11.89 Inverloch Kongwak 5.7.37 Leading Goalkicker: B. Taylor 5 PI Best: J. Clark, B. Anderson, B. Taylor, K. Ross, C. Thompson, J. Pearsall IK Best: Z. Caughey, O. Hutton, O. Collett, L. Cairnduff, Z. Javier, C. McCaughan FOURTHS

Phillip Island 15.12.102 Inverloch Kongwak 4.4.28 Leading Goalkickers: L. WilsonBrowne 3, N. Anderson 3 PI Best: N. Bee-Hickman, L. WilsonBrowne, N. Anderson, J. Ryan, T. McMillan, N. D’Angelo IK Best: J. Strickland, S. Greenhalgh, A. Box, M. Hewitson, J. Hutchinson, H. Orpin

The second quarter was all IK as it outscored the Island 21 to three.

The Island really struggled to get the ball into the forward line and IK took full advantage.

IK went into the long break up by 13 points The half time score was Phillip Island 3.6.24 to IK 5.7.37.

The third term was much like the second.

Both sides scored early, and when the Island scored for a second time through Jarrod Witnish it looked right back in it. From there it was all IK as it added another two unanswered goals to close out the quarter up by 21 points Phillip Island was 5.8.38 to IK 8.11.59 at three quarter time.

IK slaughtered the Island in the last term with 12 scoring shots to two as it ran away the 51 point winner in a disappointing display from the Island.

Phillip Island 7.8.50 was defeated by IK 14.17.101.

The Island head off to take on bottom of the ladder Bunyip next game in a must win to stay in the top five.

Grab: Phillip Island’s Cameron McPhillips gets his hands on the ball, contested by Inverloch Kongwak’s Greg Selby at Cowes on Saturday.

• Nilma Darnum v Poowong

Poowong miss out POOWONG travelled to Nilma Darnum and finished with big wins in the U16s and Reserves, and a six point loss in the Seniors in a very tight game.

The Thirds had the bye.

The unfortunate loss of experienced players Connor Cunningham through injury and Chris Doria being unavailable upset the balance of the team, but the new players introduced all played well; namely Josh McNally, Mitch van’t Hof both up from the Thirds and Ben White back from a knee construction.

Josh kicked two goals.

Players in all teams wore black arm bands in recognition of Lindsay O’Neill’s involvement with the club and as a premiership coach, Poowong began kicking to the Warragul end but it was Nilma Darnum that opened with the first goal A down field free kick to Tim Hancock levelled the score.

Nilma replied and then Josh McNally

kicked Poowong’s second but two late goals to Nilma Darnum had it with a 13 point lead at quarter time 4.4. 28 to 2.3.15.

The second quarter opened with a goal to Nilma from a free kick, but Poowong replied with a good running goal from Josh Harvey and one of three goals for the quarter from Jake Hazendook who was very positive in his endeavours.

Another goal to Nilma from another free kick was costly and these free kicks ultimately cost Poowong the game. Poowong’s defence was working hard under pressure from turn over’s down forward and Nilma goaled again before half time and went in with a 11 point lead 7.8 .50 to 6.3.39 The Poowong boys came out running with a good mark to Alex Doria resulting in a goal, a 50 metre penalty resulted in Ben White kicking a goal and another mark by Alex Doria and his goal had Poowong hitting the front. Poowong looked full of run but an out of bounds on the full slowed things then a great goal to Josh McNally had Poowong seven points in front. Nilma managed a goal and point to level the scores at three quarter time

8.10.58 to 9.4 .58.

The last quarter opened with a point and a goal to Nilma to lead by seven points.

Strong marking in Poowong’s backline by Tim Hancock and Thomas Wyatt was giving Poowong a chance. A pass from Josh McNally to Thomas Wyatt outside 50 got Poowong within a point, but another free kick down back resulted in a Nilma goal.

Despite Poowong’s efforts with a couple of doubtful decisions they managed only one point to go down by six points in the end.

Poowong will regret its skill errors mainly from lack of concentration and the failure to cover their opposition player’s around the ground.

This week it takes on Lang Lang at home at we look forward to another four quarter effort and more effort in eliminating costly turn overs.

Best players were Tim Hancock and Tom Wyatt who marked and tackled well, Alex Doria and Jake Hazendook who were dangerous in front of goals, and Josh McNally and Mathew Tober who battled hard.

Run day: from left, Liam O’Neil, Brianna Weaver and Elly Jones were stoked to complete the Leongatha Secondary College’s cross country event last Tuesday. Results in next week’s edition.

In front: Louis Rankin makes a play for the ball under the pressure of his Phillip Island opponents at the Bulldogs’ home ground.

Breakers on top BASS Coast Breakers claimed its fourth win out of four games on Sunday, placing it on top of the 2017 MRC SEWF South East Development ladder.

The Breakers defeated Mornington Bulldogs in Mornington on Sunday with a 54 point win.

With a fine sky at the start, Bass Coast managed to kick two goals and three points for the first quarter while Mornington struggled to get on the board.

Hail at the start of the second saw two quick goals added to the Breakers score.

Mornington showed great resilience, managing to guide the slippery ball to its forward line and securing its first and only goal.

The half time siren signalled a 5.6 to 1.0 lead to Bass Coast.

The third quarter saw Bass Coast gain two goals and five points.

However, injury toward the end of the quarter left the Breakers without a bench leading into the final.

Mornington seemed set to capitalise on having the

Muddy game: Breakers goal kicker Kate Edney shows there are no fresh jerseys in women’s football. advantage of numbers and fought hard in the final, with the ball in its goal square several times.

Mornington was unable to convert but did slow the Breakers scoring streak.

The final result was 8.12.60 to Bass Coast and 1.0.6 to Mornington.

So early in the season it would be foolish to count ones chickens before they have hatched.

The Breakers has yet to play the other teams in the top eight including Warragul, that

has also won four games, Tyabb, Frankston Bombers and Cerberus/Cribb Point.

One thing the team can count on is its continuous improvement and growing support.

The Breakers play at Dalyston this Sunday, June 4, at 1pm against Tyabb.

This is sure to be its toughest game yet.

Be a part of history and come and support the first women’s football team for Bass Coast.

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• Kilcunda Bass v Bunyip

Great win for Panthers in Indigenous Round A PLEASING team effort resulted in a big win for Kilcunda Bass over Bunyip on the weekend.

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Pts

Inv-K’wak.....6 1 1 165.52 26 Dalyston ......6 0 1 150.60 26 KooWeeRup..5 2 0 98.73 20 Phillip Is......4 3 0 124.82 16 Kil-Bass ......4 2 0 117.20 16 Cora Lynn.......4 4 0 116.64 16 Garfield ..........2 5 0 85.63 8 83.64 8 Nar Nar Goon ...2 5 0 Kor-Bena ........1 6 0 54.02 4 Bunyip............0 6 0 44.46 0 GOALKICKERS N. Langley (Cora Lynn) ....... (3) 27 T. Mahoney (Inv-K) ............. (2) 22 S. Pimm (Phillip Is)............. (0) 21 J. Wells (Kil-Bass)............... (7) 19 B. Fisher (Dalyston) ............ (1) 16 R. Gillis (Cora Lynn) ............ (0) 14 M. Kraska (Dalyston) .......... (2) 14 T. Wyatt (Inv-K) ................... (1) 13 D. Johnson (Garfield) .......... (1) 13 L. James (Kil-Bass) ............. (1) 13

An excellent crowd gathered to watch the Seniors match, having just taken in the smoking ceremony for the Indigenous round.

The Indigenous round was a success, with Bunyip joining in and celebrating the culture.

Kilcunda Bass had three Indigenous players in the Seniors – Danny and Jason Wells, and Daniel Mock – who played exceptional football for their families on the day.

Coach Ben Vague said the Indigenous round was a great initiative and the boys were proud to be involved.

The match kicked off with a congested first quarter; both teams struggled to find their feet to pull ahead.

It took 10 minutes for the Panthers to settle, which then set the team off to a good start.

Ruckman Ben Law gave the Panthers the advantage, giving it the first use of the ball from the centre.

Midfielders Brent Macaf-

fer, Adam Stock and Chris Endres were standouts, feeding into the Panthers’ forward 50.

The second quarter was an impressive display from the Panthers, with five goals booted.

Bunyip was kept scoreless, with Daniel Mock causing havoc for the away side in the backline. Brad Aldwell tackled ferociously all day, which forced turnovers for Bunyip.

However, the Panthers took its foot off the pedal after the half time break, entering a disappointing third quarter.

The Panthers had plenty of opportunities in front of goal but could not convert, resulting in a haul of eight behinds.

Despite the Panthers wastefulness, Bunyip still struggled to put points on the board and remained more than 60 points behind going into the final quarter.

Eager to redeem itself after the third quarter, the team put on an excellent show to see out the match.

Stock went into the middle and got plenty of clearances, giving the Panthers every opportunity to run away with the game.

Endres and Jason Wells re-

mained lively in the midfield, driving it into the Panthers’ forward line.

Taylor Gibson got around 15 touches at centre half forward.

Although the match was played with great team spirit, Kilcunda Bass is yet to hit its

straps and play a solid four quarters.

The final score was Kilcunda Bass 17.20.122 to Bunyip 5.3.33.

Kilcunda Bass will take on Cora Lynn this week, while Bunyip faces Phillip Island.

Pursued: Koo Wee Rup got the kick away before Korumburra Bena’s Sam Edwards could intervene.

Below, Pride: from left, Kilcunda Bass captain Danny Wells showcases the artwork for the football jumpers with Steve Parker who created the design and his father Bernie Wells. Bernie said they were trying to get more clubs on board to make the Indigenous round an annual event.

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Phillip Is......6 Nar Nar Goon..5 Garfield .......5 Kil-Bass ......4 Dalyston ......4 Kor-Bena ........4 KooWeeRup ...3 Inv-K’wak .......2 Cora Lynn.......1 Bunyip............1

1 2 2 2 3 3 4 5 7 6

0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0

%

Pts

142.12 130.67 101.59 122.44 107.38 88.52 123.93 63.28 96.76 69.33

24 20 20 18 16 16 12 10 4 4

GOALKICKERS S. Pugh (Kil-Bass)............... (1) 18 S. Dillon (Cora Lynn)........... (2) 15 M. Cameron (Koo Wee)....... (3) 13 L. Woolford (Phillip Is)........ (0) 13 M. Lewis (Nar Nar).............. (0) 12 M. MacKay (Inv-K) .............. (0) 11 T. Buckingham (Bunyip) ...... (3) 11 M. Schreck (Dalyston) ........ (0) 10 B. Hobson (Koo Wee) ......... (0) 10 M. Adair (Cora Lynn)........... (0) 9 A. Wallis (Dalyston) ............ (3) 9

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Cora Lynn ....7 Phillip Is......7 Garfield .......5 Bunyip ........5 Inv-K’wak.....3 Dalyston .........3 Kil-Bass..........2 KooWeeRup ...1 Nar Nar Goon ..0 Kor-Bena ........1

1 0 2 2 5 4 4 5 5 6

0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0

%

352.11 250.88 217.99 136.50 64.50 57.56 73.13 46.40 54.87 33.79

Pts

28 28 20 20 12 12 10 6 4 4

GOALKICKERS Z. Williamson (Cora Lynn) .. (2) 20 J. Verleg (Garfield) .............. (2) 18 B. Taylor (Phillip Is)............. (5) 17 L. Dowsett (Cora Lynn) ....... (4) 16 C. McInnes (Inv-K).............. (1) 12 L. Alford (Kil-Bass) ............. (0) 10 T. Fernandez-Phillips (Cora) .. (2) 10 Z. Caughey (Inv-K) .............. (2) 10 H. Briggs (Cora Lynn) ......... (0) 10 J. Bow (Garfield) ................. (2) 9 C. Hampton (NNG) .............. (1) 9 J. Arena (Cora Lynn) ........... (3) 9

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

Cora Lynn .....7 Bunyip .........6 Garfield ........6 Phillip Is.......5 Dalyston .......3 Inv-K’wak ........3 Koo Wee Rup ....2 Kor-Bena .........2 Nar Nar Goon ...1 Kil-Bass...........0

1 0 0 2 4 5 5 5 6 7

0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

235.42 671.70 371.97 349.28 57.67 54.73 80.71 55.28 25.86 21.04

28 26 26 20 12 12 8 8 4 0

GOALKICKERS B. Friend (Garfield) .............. (4) 21 S. Tapner (Bunyip) .............. (5) 20 D. Taylor (Nar Nar) .............. (1) 18 L. Taylor (Cora Lynn) .......... (0) 15 H. Morgan-Morris (Bun) ..... (0) 14 N. Anderson (Ph Is) ............ (3) 14 B. York (Cora Lynn)............. (1) 14 M. Nadenbousch (Bun) ....... (0) 13 J. Wilson (Ph Is) ................. (2) 12 M. Sellars (Phillip Is) .......... (0) 12

Kilcunda Bass 17.20.122 Bunyip 5.3.33

J. Hallpike THIRDS

Kilcunda Bass Goals: J. Wells 7, T. Gibson 3, M. Golby 3, T. Smith 3, L. James Bunyip Goals: D. Jameson 3, N. Lieshout, J. Fisher Kilcunda Bass Best: A. Stock, J. Wells, C. Endres, B. Macaffer, T. Gibson, J. Burgess Bunyip Best: B. Wolfe, J. Fisher, D. Jameson, A. Gray, B. Jostlear, J. Gibson RESERVES

Bunyip 10.13.73 Kilcunda Bass 2.4.16

Kilcunda Bass 9.10.64 Bunyip 5.2.32

Leading Goalkicker: S. Tapner 5 Bun Best: J. Murphy, K. Tytler, L. Murphy, J. Stewart, B. Stokes, S. Tapner KB Best: L. Brock, F. Homer, M. Graham-Edden, M. Findlater, C. Logan, H. Berry

Leading Goalkicker: T. Buckingham 3 KB Best: N. Jerrard, D. Smith, A. Kerr, M. Whitham, A. Brown, R. Cousins Bun Best: H. McConnell, M. Sloan, R. Miglas, B. Heus, T. Buckingham,

Leading Goalkickers: L. Taylor 2, M. O’Halloran 2, S. Tapner 2 Bun Best: B. Sharpe, B. Stewart, T. Jayamaha, L. Taylor, M. O’Halloran KB Best: A. Honeysett, S. Bent, L. Alford, J. Rosenow, J. Bastwrous, R. Taylor FOURTHS

Bunyip 17.24.126 Kilcunda Bass 2.0.12

• Cora Lynn v Dalyston

Crucial goal wins Dalyston the points TOUGH conditions forced Dalyston into a tight tussle with

Cora Lynn.

Playing at the Magpies’ home turf, the wind was almost unmanageable for

• Korumburra Bena v Koo Wee Rup

Giants endure heartbreaking loss KORUMBURRABENA players will delve into their game after a crushing one point loss to Koo Wee Rup on Saturday.

The Giants could not overcome the visiting Demons, despite attacking late in the game in what was a thrilling finish.

Koo Wee Rup won the toss and opted to kick to the town end, taking advantage of the slight breeze, but wasting opportunities to get points on the board.

Korumburra-Bena defended well and booted two goals to trail by two points at the end of the first term, 13 to 15.

The Demons were keen to make a mark in the second quarter, opening with a quick goal from Anthony Giuliano, but the Giants responded by

Koo Wee Rup 11.13.79 Korumburra-Bena 12.6.78 Koo Wee Rup Goals: not submitted Korumburra-Bena Goals: not submitted Koo Wee Rup Best: not submitted Korumburra-Bena Best: not submitted RESERVES

Korumburra-Bena 7.6.48 Koo Wee Rup 6.4.40 Leading Goalkicker: M. Cameron 3 KB Best: J. Kyle, S. Moore, M. Snooks, T. Sorrell, R. Muir, B. Anthony KWR Best: B. Reiner, D. Allen, L. Hetherington, B. Hussey, T. McGrath, M. Cameron

kicking the next two goals from free kicks.

The umpires rewarded players going in for the hard ball, and Korumburra-Bena’s onballers Ben Fitzpatrick, Ashley Snooks and Trewin got on top of their opponents.

Giants’ forwards Jake McMillan and Michael Cooke caused problems for the visitors, while young gun Alex Walker had a terrific term.

Korumburra-Bena claimed the last four goals to close a pleasing term of seven majors.

At half time, Korumburra-Bena enjoyed a solid lead, 9.4.58 to 5.5.35.

Footy sages will say the third quarter is where the game can be won or lost.

Koo Wee Rup came out with a more physical approach, spreading across the ground and running hard, putting the Giants on the back foot as the home side failed

to man up.

The Demons booted four goals, three, and kept the Giants to just two points for the term.

The scoreboard reflected Koo Wee Rup’s efforts as Korumburra-Bena squandered their position to be two points behind the visitors, 9.6.60 to 9.8.62.

With a such dismal quarter, Korumburra-Bena received a rev up at the quartertime huddle and the impact was telling.

Cooke goaled for the Giants, but the visitors responded with several points to keep spectators wondering of the final outcome.

The Giants worked hard to win the ball, and when Walker and Snooks goaled, Korumburra-Bena was up by 12 with just minutes to play.

But the Demons hit back by kicking the final two goals and a point, and with the Giants in attack at half forward flank, the siren sounded and Koo Wee Rup celebrated.

Final scores: Koo Wee Rup 11.13.79 defeated Korumburra-Bena 12.6.78.

After the second home defeat by less than a kick or two – the first being against Cora Lynn – the Giants continue to find their way in the new and strong West Gippsland competition.

final quarter.

This was no time for Dalyston to relax. Knowing that Cora Lynn was now kicking with the wind advantage spurred the home side to tighten the defence and hold on for the final minutes.

Another injury in the first two minutes of the last quarter meant Dalyston no longer had a bench, forcing remaining players to run out the match.

Spectators were on the edge of their seats as Cora Lynn came within four points of Dalyston towards the end of the match.

However, Michael Kraska kicked the final crucial goal of the game with two minutes to go, securing the 10 point win for Dalyston.

The final score was Dalyston 14.7.91 to Cora Lynn 12.9.81.

Daylston will play Garfield away this week, and hopes to have some of its players back from injury for another great match.

Cora Lynn will take on Kilcunda Bass.

Dalyston 14.7.91 Cora Lynn 12.9.81

der, A. Bernardo CL Best: D. Monckton, R. Atkinson, K. Vandenberghe, A. Jenner, D. Binzer THIRDS

Dalyston Goals: D. Brosnan 3, C. Tait 2, M. Kraska 2, D. Wylie 1, M. Marotta 1, K. Butler 1, T. Krause 1, C. Graham 1, B. Fisher 1, K. Kirk 1 Cora Lynn Goals: N. Langley 3, R. Spierings 3, D. Main 1, J. Toan 1, J. Monckton 1, J. Rout 1, L. Peluso 1, N. Gillis 1 Dalyston Best: C. Graham, C. Tait, T. Krause, K. Thomas, K. Kirk, D. Brosnan Cora Lynn Best: N. Langley, R. Spierings, J. Monckton, J. Dalton, S. Sparks, C. Johnson RESERVES

THIRDS

Korumburra-Bena 10.15.75 Koo Wee Rup 2.3.15 Leading Goalkicker: P. Gillin 3 KB Best: L. Fievez, N. Wylie, B. Walker, B. Dalli, J. Wyhoon, L. Row KWR Best: M. Tribuzi, J. Harris, J. Smith, J. Johns, J. Kouris, A. Barry FOURTHS

Korumburra-Bena 6.7.43 Koo Wee Rup 3.4.22 Leading Goalkicker: not submitted KB Best: not submitted KWR Best: J. Ventura, M. Alderson, J. Ball, C. Drommel, J. Bennetts, G. Giacco

both sides.

Dalyston kicked with the wind in the first quarter, giving it an impressive six goal head start.

Darcy Brosnan kicked three goals in the first term, giving Dalyston a sense of comfort going into the second quarter.

This was short lived, as Cora Lynn responded well to the wind advantage.

Cora Lynn quickly picked up speed and ended up ahead of Dalyston by two points going into the long break.

Dalyston regrouped and re-entered the ground for a strong third quarter.

Onballers Clay Tait and Kyle Kirk moved the ball well, and Kurt Thomas in the ruck provided plenty of clearances.

However, injuries were starting to deplete the Dalyston side, with only one player left on the bench going into the last term.

Despite this, Dalyston made up good ground and was sitting more than 20 points ahead going into the

Dalyston 11.10.76 Cora Lynn 6.4.40

Struggle: Korumburra Bena’s Ash Snooks fights for possession against his Koo Wee Rup opponent.

Leading Goalkicker: A. Wallis 3 Dal Best: J. Brooker, B. Van Agtmaal, A. Wallis, D. Brown, J. Alexan-

Cora Lynn 20.12.132 Dalyston 2.2.14 Leading Goalkickers: L. Dowsett 4, H. Coe 4 CL Best: M. Rossetti, J. Becker, T. Weller, H. Coe, J. Arena, D. Jones Dal Best: L. Ion, T. Derrick, L. Legione, B. Hill, J. Thomas, B. Veenendaal FOURTHS

Cora Lynn 12.12.84 Dalyston 4.3.27 Leading Goalkickers: M. Hanks 2, J. Lino 2, A. Geyer 2 CL Best: S. Foster, B. Font, B. Howard, J. Lino, J. Chamberlain Dal Best: T. Derrick, H. Wallis, D. Loughridge, A. Geyer, H. Renehan

“THE STAR” Tuesday, May 30, 2017 - PAGE 53

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thestar.com.au • Tarwin v Fish Creek

Fish Creek do it again against Tarwin FISH Creek has put the league on notice with another dominating display on Saturday against Tarwin down at Shark Park.

With the wind blowing early and the weather hold-

ing, the crowd was once again anticipating a good contest with the top two sides on the ladder currently up against each other.

Neither side was at full strength but both sides were confident and keen to get a good start.

Valuable player: Jack Hayes was named in Fish Creek’s best after playing all over the ground against Tarwin on Saturday, including helping out in the ruck.

SENIORS

Fish Creek 22.18.150 Tarwin 5.2.32 Fish Creek Goals: A. Seccull 7, B. Cooper 3, J. Smith 3, O. Straw 3, T. Hooker 2, J. Hayes 1, G. Park 1, L. Park 1, C. Park 1 Tarwin Goals: C. Millman 1, A. Murray 1, R. O’Loughlin 1, H. Black 1, T. Toussaint 1 Fish Creek Best: C. Park, E. Park, O. Straw, J. Hayes, C. McPhee, A. Seccull Tarwin Best: T. Dobson, D. Yawney, J. Bloom, S. Kilsby, C. Millman RESERVES

Tarwin 10.11.71 Fish Creek 8.3.51 Tarwin Goals: L. Anderson 5, N. Browne 3, C. Sandy 1, L. Borne 1 Fish Creek Goals: A. Bright 4, A. Wilson 1, B. Pulham 1, D. Devon-

Mid Gippsland League SENIORS 28 28 24 24 20 12 12 8 4 0

RESERVES LADDER Newborough ......... 529.63 Yinnar ................... 294.79 Yall-Yall North....... 215.60 Hill End ................. 139.19 Trafalgar ............... 102.92 Mirboo North.......... 109.15 Yarragon .................. 85.77 Morwell East ............ 68.40 Thorpdale ................ 44.62 Boolarra ..................... 9.19

32 28 24 20 20 12 12 8 4 0

THIRDS LADDER Trafalgar ..............376.06 Newborough ........416.89 Mirboo North .......167.14 Hill End ................467.39 Yinnar ....................90.30 Yall-Yall North .........39.06 Morwell East .............2.79

86 83 71 67 29 25 0

FOURTHS LADDER Trafalgar ............... 236.93 Newborough ......... 183.33 Yinnar ................... 152.21 Hill End ................. 135.86 Boolarra .................. 30.69 Mirboo North............ 32.59

Fish Creek 12.18.90 Foster 4.2.26 Fish Creek Goals: J. Stefani 3, A. Wilson 2, S. McGannon 2, N. Denbrok 2, J. Standfield 1, J. Haines 1, L. Cocksedge 1 Foster Goals: B. Cripps 2, L. Lidstone 1, B. Smith 1 Fish Creek Best: L. Howard, S. McGannon, J. Haines, A. Tracy, E. Clark, A. Wilson Foster Best: J. Smith, B. Smith, M. House, B. Cripps, L. Lidstone, O. Cox

28 24 24 20 12 8

Park, Ethan Park, Blaine Coates, Tom Cameron and Travis Manne in the ruck.

The Sharks were getting good contributions from Dermott Yawney, Todd Dobson and Jackson Bloom but they were struggling to match it across the field with the consistency of the Fish Creek team.

Half time came around and the Kangaroos appeared to have the game in control up by 51 points.

If the Tarwin team was to get back into the game, it had to be in the third quarter, but unfortunately for it this was the most dominant display by the Fish Creek side of the day, the Kangaroos added 10 goals to one for the quarter with Seccull kicking five.

The Fish Creek backs Hooker, McPhee, Eade, Redpath and Hayes (now back in his more familiar home down back) held firm all day and the drive they were providing into the forward 50 led to many scoring opportunities.

At three quarter time, the sting had gone right out of the game with Fish Creek up by 108 points.

The final quarter would have been very easy for the Sharks players to drop their heads and have been absolutely smashed but to their credit they battled the match right out to the very end and this was to be their most competitive quarter of the match.

Fish Creek backline general Trevor Hooker went forward in the final term and added two goals as the Kangaroos ran out the big winners by 118 points.

Best players for Fish

Creek were Cal and Ethan Park, Owen Straw, Jack Hayes, Col McPhee and Andrew Seccull and for Tarwin Todd Dobson, Dermott

Yawney, Jackson Bloom, Stuart Kilsby, Caleb Millman and Daniel Field.

Fish Creek have the bye next week while the Sharks

head to the race track to take on Stony Creek, in what is a very important game for them now.

Dangerous midfield: Fish Creek captain Cal Park won a clearance against his Tarwin opponent on Saturday.

Impressive: Fish Creek’s Andrew Seccull kicked seven goals in the match against Tarwin on Saturday.

• Yinnar v Mirboo North

Tigers go down in thriller

By Rover

LADDER Thorpdale ............. 142.53 Newborough ......... 137.97 Yall-Yall North....... 170.06 Yinnar ................... 149.67 Trafalgar ............... 131.88 Morwell East .......... 102.50 Mirboo North............ 99.31 Hill End .................... 69.13 Yarragon .................. 58.11 Boolarra ................... 38.29

shire 1, L. Edgelow 1 Tarwin Best: R. Davey, L. Anderson, J. Carmody, A. Chadwick, S. Wallace, A. Bell Fish Creek Best: D. Devonshire, C. Batten, R. Nicoll, A. Wilson, L. Howard, T. McGannon THIRDS

Tarwin won the toss and kicked with the wind advantage to the southern end and the match got underway.

As it has done for most of the year Fish Creek got the better start and ruckman Manne was giving his onballers first use of the footy consistently.

The first goal of the match went to Fish Creek youngster Owen Straw after a good mark and kick from about 40 metres out at the two minute mark.

Fish Creek had the majority of the play in its forward 50 where Seccull, Smith, Cooper and Hayes were all looking dangerous; the latter of which has made his name as one of the league’s premier defenders.

Missed opportunities by the Kangaroos has been a problem for them in the past and the accuracy was not there in the opening quarter this week either kicking seven first quarter behinds.

Fish Creek forward livewire Justin Smith finally added another goal for the Kangas at the 12 minute mark before Tarwin through Andy Murray got its first for the day a few minutes later.

Justin Smith (coming off a meeting with the NBA’s Dwight Howard during the week) added another for Fish Creek late in the quarter and the Kangaroos went into the first break up by 18 points.

The second quarter saw the Fish Creek boys start to put some scoreboard pressure on the Sharks with a six goals to one quarter with Seccull and Cooper again looking dangerous and the Fish Creek midfield dominating, led by captain Cal

MIRBOO North’s dramatic roller-coaster ride has headed downwards again, following its heartbreaking one point loss to arch rival Yinnar, at Yinnar Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

Mirboo North’s narrow

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Thorpdale 17.12.114 d Yarragon 10.9.69 Trafalgar 11.8.74 d Morwell East 11.7.73 Newborough 16.14.110 d Boolarra 7.3.45 Yall-Yall Nth 14.16.100 d Hill End 9.3.57 RESERVES Yarragon 11.4.70 d Thorpdale 6.10.46 Trafalgar 10.6.66 d Morwell East 8.8.56 Newborough 30.22.202 d Boolarra 1.1.7 Yall-Yall Nth 12.9.81 d Hill End 5.4.34 THIRDS Trafalgar 32.20.212 d Morwell East 0.0.0 Hill End 14.19.103 d Yall-Yall Nth 0.4.4

defeat was brave and honorable, but something it neither wanted nor needed.

After eight rounds of football, Yinnar is fourth on the ladder from its six victories and the mighty Tigers remain in seventh position with three wins.

This was a crackerjack fight to the final siren between two powerful clubs

that have shared eight of Mid Gippsland’s past 16 senior premierships.

Yinnar’s flags have come in 2001, 2004, 2008 and 2015 and the Tigers’ 2006, 2007, 2013 and 2014.

In a contest that went down to the wire, the difference between the sides was Yinnar’s ‘Old Man River’, Liam Visser, who booted

SENIORS

THIRDS

Yinnar 11.9.75 d Mirboo North 11.8.74

Mirboo North 13.17.95 d Yinnar 5.5.35

Yinnar goals: L. Visser 6, D. Campbell 3, M. Renwick 1, B. Mahoney 1.

Mirboo North goals: Z. Kilgower 2, J. Robertson 2, J. Taylor 2, B. Wilson 2, J. Blackford 1, M. Wightman 1, D. Pinneri 1.

Yinnar best: L. Visser, J. Bird, J. Sleswick, D. Campbell, J. Raun, D. Yates.

Mirboo North best: D. Turner, J. Nash, M. Wightman, B. Wilson, J. Blair, J. Robertson.

RESERVES

Mirboo North goals: F. Austin 3, R. Kratzat 3, S. Kennedy 2, R. Peter 1, C. Rudling 1, C. White 1, G. Erbs 1, E. Parker 1.

Yinnar goals: A. Hendrikse 1, Y. Phonrat 1, J. Hennessy 1, H. Hicks 1, J. Bugeja 1.

Mirboo North best: F. Austin, L. Oddy, E. Parker, A. Irwin, M. Fahey, K. Abas.

Yinnar best: S. Findlay, C. Watson, J. French, R. Dodds, H. Hicks, A. Hendrikse.

Yinnar 12.11.83 d Mirboo North 4.6.30

FOURTHS

Yinnar goals: S. Famularo 2, M. Higgins 2, M. Szkwarek 2, S. McColl 1, J. Mills 1, P. McGrath 1, J. Cahill 1, D. Giles 1, H. Matthews 1.

Mirboo North goals: B. Stoertebecker 2, J. Porter 1, J. Grande 1.

Yinnar best: H. Matthews, J. Williams, J. Derbyshire, R. Webb, D. Webster, D. Giles.

Mirboo North best: B. Stoertebecker, J. Porter, T. Holland, A. Irwin, B. Bradshaw, J. Garde.

Yinnar 8.8.56 d Mirboo North 2.8.20 Yinnar goals: H. Hicks 4, C. Bell 1, B. McLure 1, A. Sheers 1, B. Flanigan 1.

Mirboo North goals: B. Rudling 2.

Yinnar best: P. Kearns, B. Flanigan, H. Hicks, A. Hendrikse, L. Hobbs, T. Hutchinson.

Mirboo North best: S. Kennedy, L. Jowett, L. Dight, B. Rudling, A. Krausz, J. Bessell-Browne.

six brilliant goals from a forward pocket.

Jacob Blair was given the unenviable job of containing the 2006 Mid Gippsland Football League best and fairest winner, who is on the comeback trail after hanging up his boots three years ago.

No longer a dashing onball speedster, Visser is now a dangerous goal sneak of the highest order, kicking 12 goals in his three appearances this season.

When Visser booted the opening goal of the match after cleanly marking a 35 metre bullet pass in front of his eyes, it was evident he’s lost none of his class.

Mirboo North quickly bounced back with three successive majors, before Danny Campbell registered Yinnar’s second goal that reduced the Magpies’ deficit to four points at quartertime.

The Tigers’ work rate was impressive, with skipper Damien Turner, Jake Nash, Mitchell Wightman and Jack Robertson grabbing plenty of contested ball through the midfield.

Mirboo North lost its

lead when a 50 metre penalty gave Yinnar its third goal, and by the long break the Magpies were 22 points in front.

The Tigers were straining every nerve and sinew in their bodies, but their disposal imperfections meant each forward thrust was a journey into uncertainty.

As well, several Mirboo North players struggled to keep their feet and succumbed to Yinnar’s tackles, many of which had ‘no escape clauses’ attached to them.

On the other hand, Yinnar frequently made something out of nothing by systematically clearing the ball out of its back line and sweeping it downfield towards Visser.

During this period, the intricacies of Yinnar’s ball movements were intrinsically linked to its game plan compositions.

Playing coach Jaime Aitken, Jesse Bird, Jesse Sleswick, Jarrod Raun and Michael Geary were key play makers, who helped increase the Magpies’ momentum and drive with hard running, successful link ups

and well placed kicks to teammates.

Following some revised tactical maneuvering, Mirboo North sharpened its resolve and showed it meant business by kicking 4.1 in the third quarter to Yinnar’s three straight goals.

The Magpies’ lead returned to 22 points after a minute of the final term, but Brayden Wilson quickly replied for the Tigers.

Soon after, Visser marked and put through his sixth and Yinnar’s 11th major.

A Mirboo North behind was followed by unanswered pressure goals from Dom Pinneri, Wightman and Josh Taylor.

Mirboo North trailed by a point and although the ball stayed in the Tigers’ forward line during the dying minutes, the desperate Yinnar defenders held the visitors out.

Afterwards, the gutted Tigers were left to rue their unproductive second quarter, where they only managed two behinds.

The final score was Yinnar 11. 9.75 to Mirboo North 11.8 .74.

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• Toora v MDU

Toora trample MDU ALTHOUGH the scoreboard showed a decent win for Toora, MDU proved to be a tough force on the day.

Dash: Toora’ midfielder Ben Wells tries to break from the pack with MDU’s Cam Harris ready to tackle.

Below, Quick release: Toora’s Jonathon Pintus looks to offload the ball with MDU’s Max East closing in.

SENIORS LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Fish Creek.... 8 0 0 270.38 32 Toora... ....... 6 2 0 144.69 24 Tarwin ........ 5 3 0 111.94 20 DWWWW ..... 4 3 0 180.63 16 Stony Creek.... 3 4 0 114.65 12 Foster ............. 1 7 0 55.83 4 MDU............... 0 8 0 19.40 0 GOALKICKERS K. Bergles (DWWWW) ........ (7) 52 A. Seccull (Fish Ck) ............. (7) 34 K. Baskaya (Stony Ck) ......... (0) 26 L. Manders (Toora) ............. (8) 25 J. Weston (Toora) ............... (4) 23 R. Robertson (Toora) .......... (0) 17 J. Smith (Fish Ck) ............... (3) 17 H. Black (Tarwin)................. (1) 16 T. Cameron (Tarwin)............ (0) 15 B. Coates (Fish Ck).............. (0) 13 T. Toussaint (Tarwin) ........... (1) 13

RESERVES LADDER W L D

%

Pts

Fish Creek.... 6 2 0 209.65 24 Stony Creek .. 6 1 0 207.20 24 Tarwin ........ 6 3 0 143.72 24 DWWWW ..... 5 3 0 126.99 16 Toora ... .......... 2 6 0 68.92 8 MDU............... 2 6 0 48.99 8 Foster ............. 1 7 0 33.33 4 GOALKICKERS A. Bright (Fish Ck)............... (4) 31 D. Devonshire (Fish Ck) ...... (1) 19 W. Thorson (Stony Ck)........ (0) 16 L. Anderson (Tarwin) .......... (5) 16 M. Dyer (Stony Ck) ............. (0) 12 N. Mathieson (MDU) ........... (5) 12 B. McKnight (Stony Ck) ...... (0) 11 J. Bright (Foster) ................. (6) 11 A. Sheedy (Toora) ............... (3) 10 K. McLean (Tarwin) ............. (0) 9 V. Pecora (DWWWW) ......... (1) 9 N. Browne (Tarwin) ............. (3) 9 L. Borne (Tarwin) ................ (1) 9 J. Arter (DWWWW)............. (0) 9

THIRDS LADDER W L D

% Won

Stony Creek ..6 0 0 100.00 Fish Creek....4 2 0 66.67 MDU...........3 3 0 50.00 Foster .........3 5 0 37.50 Toora ............. 2 6 0 25.00 DWWWW ...... 0 2 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS C. Cary (Stony Ck) .............. (0) 16 A. Wilson (Fish Ck) ............. (2) 11 C. Preston (Stony Ck) ......... (1) 11 Z. Duursma (Foster) ............ (0) 9 C. Buckland (Fish Ck) .......... (0) 9 L. Lidstone (Foster)............. (1) 8 R. Angwin (Foster) .............. (0) 8 L. Smith (MDU)................... (1) 7 N. Denbrok (Fish Ck) ........... (1) 7 J. Bright (Stony Ck) ............ (0) 7

Toora was pleased with the win, coming back after a loss against Fish Creek.

However, if Toora had any preconceived thoughts about how the game would go, MDU quickly shut it down.

The underdogs kicked the first two goals of the day, the first through Jason Kennedy who was named best on for the game.

Toora wasn’t too be knocked over, and retaliated with four goals of its own.

Midfielders Josh Griffin and Ben Wells ensured the ball kept inside Toora’s forward 50.

Toora was on top of the clearances in the second quarter, allowing it to storm ahead and convert five majors.

Coach Jack Weston was particularly impressive, snatching the ball from the centre clearance and snapping a goal from 50 metres.

However, MDU’s Matt Smith battled it out well in the middle and ensured the ball had plenty of run in the Demons’ forward 50.

Brett Thorson was also a key player for MDU. Thorson played on the wing and was instrumental in sending the ball to the forward line.

The rest of the match was pretty well consistent, with Toora accumulating five goals per quarter.

During the third quarter the teams were goal for goal for about 10 minutes before Toora put up three unan-

• Foster v DWWWW

Allies win nail biter ALLIES’ clash with Foster came right down to the wire,

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 10: June 3 MDU v DWWWW Toora v Foster Stony Creek v Tarwin Fish Creek - bye

MID GIPPSLAND Round 9: June 3 Mirboo North v Yarragon Trafalgar v Yinnar Boolarra v Morwell East Newborough v Hill End Thorpdale v Yall-Yall Nth

with just two points separating the two.

Ultimately, Allies took the four points in a mad dash to the finish line.

Allies were shaken at the beginning of the day, ravaged by several players pulling out with injury.

Bringing up a few players from the Reserve, Allies made a strong start to the match by doubling Foster’s score in the first quarter.

However, by the second quarter the Allies dropped off and allowed Foster to swoop in.

Allies were only able

to kick one goal for the quarter, and were lucky that some inaccurate kicking had left Foster with eight behinds in its tally.

At three quarter time, the Allies made a few changes that spurred them along. Max Homer played well on the ball and ended up named in the Allies’ best.

Kael Bergles kicked five goals for the Allies in the third quarter. Bergles had a haul of seven by the end of the match.

Ben Mayers was moved into the backline to put the pressure on Fos-

GIPPSLAND Round 7: June 3 Bairnsdale v Traralgon Sale v Leongatha Maffra v Moe Wonthaggi v Morwell June 4 Warragul v Drouin

WEST GIPPSLAND Round 8: June 3 Kor-Bena v Nar Nar Goon Cora Lynn v Kilcunda-Bass Koo Wee Rup v Inverloch Garfield v Dalyston Bunyip v Phillip Island

SENIORS

RESERVES

DWWWW 11.10.76 Foster 10.14.74

Foster 12.15.87 DWWWW 11.8.74

DWWWW Goals: K. Bergles 7, J. Nolan 3, A. Sigeti 1 Foster Goals: B. Rooney 3, J. Toner 2, J. Hanlon 2, D. Granger 1, M. Brown 1, J. Cook 1 DWWWW Best: M. Homer, A. Sigeti, B. Mayers, H. Egerton, K. Bergles, D. Atkins Foster Best: J. Hanlon, J. Cook, B. Rooney, L. Galle, M. Jones, L. Mann

Foster Goals: J. Bright 6, S. Brett 2, D. Hateley 1, B. Campbell 1, J. Midwinter 1, R. Campisi 1 DWWWW Goals: D. Hookem 4, C. McKenzie 2, L. Sketcher 2, V. Pecora 1, N. Arney 1, S. Bishop 1 Foster Best: J. Williams, J. Bright, R. Campisi, B. Campbell, S. Brett, D. Hateley DWWWW Best: N. Arney, L. Anedda, B. Jackson, V. Pecora, D. Hookem, S. Bishop

ter’s dangerous forward Darren Granger.

Granger was kept to one goal for the game, but it was Brad Rooney and Joel Hanlon who caused the most havoc for the Allies, as they kicked three and two goals respectively.

For the Allies, Hayden Egerton was dangerous in the middle and upfront, supplying the ball to goal kickers Bergles, Anthony Sigeti and Jackson Nolan.

The fourth quarter was a tussle to the finish, and Allies managed to keep itself ahead. Bergles kicked the decider that put the Allies in position to take the win.

The final score was Foster 10.14.74 to Allies 11.10.76.

Foster will play in a rivalry match against Toora this weekend, feeling a lot more confident with its improvement.

Meanwhile, the Allies will take on MDU at MDU.

swered majors.

Despite this, MDU kept up its momentum and continued to fight.

The last term started well for MDU, keeping Toora quiet for the first few minutes. However, the away side dropped the ball and allowed Toora to finish off strong.

MDU ended the day

with a nine goal haul shared between five goalkickers.

The final score was Toora 20.12.132 to MDU 9.2.56.

Toora will play an improved Foster side this weekend, and look forward to the challenge.

MDU will play Allies, looking to keep its opponent’s scoreboard quiet.

Booted: Toora’s Lewis Ferguson takes an uncontested kick.

SENIORS

Toora 20.12.132 M.D.U. 9.2.56 Toora Goals: L. Manders 8, J. Weston 4, B. Wells 3, B. Scarcella 2, W. Jenkins 1, J. Attard 1, J. Pintus 1 M.D.U. Goals: J. Kennedy 3, T. Corry 3, M. Lafferty 1, S. James 1, Y. Zorzos 1 Toora Best: J. Griffin, B. Wells, L. Manders, B. Osborne , B. Scarcella, L. Ferguson M.D.U. Best: J. Kennedy, M. Laskey, M. Smith, T. Corry, B. Thorson, C. Harris RESERVES

Toora 12.8.80 M.D.U. 6.7.43 Toora Goals: A. Sheedy 3, C. Hilder 2, B. East 2, P. Doran 1, D. McSherry 1, S. Benton 1, T. Allott 1, C. Ferguson 1

M.D.U. Goals: N. Mathieson 5, M. Bartlett 1 Toora Best: B. East, A. Turner, D. McSherry, C. Hobson, T. Allott, A. Sheedy M.D.U. Best: N. Mathieson, N. Tuckett, S. Turner, S. White, J. Hoy, D. Campbell THIRDS

M.D.U. 7.5.47 Toora 3.7.25 M.D.U. Goals: S. Bright 2, B. Cantwell 2, M. Scrimshaw 1, L. Smith 1, C. Krohn 1 Toora Goals: A. Hewson 1, D. O’Keefe 1, L. Ireland 1 M.D.U. Best: S. Bright, M. Hoober, S. Murphy, B. Cantwell, J. Brown, J. Tom Toora Best: T. Koolen, L. Ireland, F. Cashmore, J. Cripps, A. Hewson, C. Walker

Leongatha Junior footy CGJFL ladders UNDER 10

UNDER 10 W Yinnar..............5 Trafalgar...........5 L’gatha Green.....3 Moe Maroons .....3 Mirboo North .....3 Morwell Royal ...... 3 Moe Blues ............ 3 Hill & Rovers........ 2 Morwell Navy ....... 1 Newb Blues .......... 2 Yallourn Nth ......... 0 Newb Reds........... 0

L 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 4 5 6

D 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

% Pts 833.33 24 773.91 20 216.67 20 150.00 20 141.46 20 127.00 16 42.42 16 87.16 12 69.86 8 52.94 8 9.33 4 8.60 0

UNDER 12 W L’gatha Green.....4 Trafalgar...........3 L’gatha Gold ......4 Mirboo North .....2 Moe Blues.........2 Moe Maroons....... 3 Morwell Royal ...... 2 Hill & Rovers........ 1 New Blues ............ 0 Yinnar .................. 1 Yallourn Nth ......... 0

L 0 0 1 1 0 2 2 3 4 4 5

D 0 2 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0

% Pts 506.52 20 158.97 20 152.50 20 146.91 20 210.34 18 137.09 16 105.50 14 37.10 12 22.64 8 78.02 6 31.27 4

UNDER 14 W Mirboo North .....5 Trafalgar...........5 Morwell Royal ....2 L’gatha Gold ......4 Moe Maroons .....3 L’gatha Green ....... 3 Hill & Rovers........ 2 Morwell Navy ....... 1 Yinnar .................. 2 New Reds............. 2 New Blues ............ 1 Yallourn Nth ......... 0

L 0 0 1 2 2 2 3 3 4 3 4 6

D 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

% Pts 400.00 24 260.87 24 139.45 18 142.86 16 132.06 16 125.32 16 59.52 12 47.81 10 93.21 8 71.94 8 71.74 8 31.28 0

Leongatha Green 6.10.46 Newborough Reds 1.0.6 Green goals: H. Scrimshaw 2, J. Brown 2, A. Williams 1, K. Arnason 1, A. McInnes 1, C. Richards 1.

Newborough Reds goals: T. Anderson 1.

Green best: C. Richards, S. Wayman, K. McGrath, F. McLennan, K. Arnason, A. Williams.

Newborough Reds best: J. McCaw, B. Read, C. Delaney, D. Jogis , C. Cosgriff, L. Nelson.

UNDER 14

Newborough Reds 12.8.80 Leongatha Green 4.8.32 Newborough Reds goals: J. Puddy 2, H. Wallis 2, N. Wheildon 2, B. Humphrey 1, Z. Humphrey 1, M. Burnett 1, R. Griggs 1, R. Raymond 1, W. Hester 1.

Green goals: L. Smart 2, F. Materia 2.

Newborough Reds best: J. Puddy, B. Humphrey, R. Griggs, L. McGrail, W. Hester, J. Picton.

Green best: C. Riseley, T. Neal, N. Fixter, L. Smart, D. Hume, Z. Scholz.

Leongatha Gold 11.13.79 Morwell Navy 4.5.29 Gold goals: R. Giliam 2, J. Burns 2, R. Weaver 2, J. Wrigley 2, H. Martin 2, H. Sheedy 1, N. Clark 1.

Morwell Navy goals: L. Thorp 1, R. Luxford 1, B. Whykes 1.

Gold best: M. Mancarella, H. Martin, H. Kewming, A. Battersby, N. Clark, J. Wrigley.

Morwell Navy best: B. Whykes, L. Thorp, B. Couling, K. Vitale, S. Powell, C. White.

YOUTH GIRLS

Morwell Youth Girls 10.11.71 Leongatha Youth Girls 1.0.6 Leongatha Youth Girls goals: K. Caughey 1. Best: B. Johnstone, B. Kent, Z. Michael , K. Mcjames-Court, H. Bell-Weeks, A. Dunn.

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FOOTBALL | SPORT

thestar.com.au • Leongatha v Drouin

Leongatha trounce Drouin ROUND 6 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Traralgon .....6 Leongatha ....5 Maffra.........4 Moe ...........4 Morwell ......3 Wonthaggi......3 Warragul ........3 Bairnsdale ......1 Sale ................1 Drouin ............0

0 1 2 2 3 3 3 5 5 6

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

200.29 258.69 158.77 129.40 113.18 88.34 82.55 73.99 68.63 20.32

Pts

24 20 16 16 12 12 12 4 4 0

GOALKICKERS C. Dunne (Leon).................. (7) 23 M. Bennett (Maffra)............. (2) 21 L. Stockdale (Trar) .............. (4) 21 B. Fowler (Warragul) ........... (1) 18 D. Grech (Moe) ................... (1) 17 D. Sheen (Maffra) ............... (1) 17 D. Cupido (Bairns) .............. (4) 16 J. Neagle (Trar) ................... (1) 16 N. Paredes (Warragul) ........ (1) 15 A. Hillberg (Leon) .............. (10) 15

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Leongatha ....5 Maffra.........4 Morwell ......4 Traralgon .....4 Moe ...........3 Wonthaggi......2 Warragul ........1 Sale ................1 Drouin ............0

0 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

132.75 458.93 290.07 224.19 154.13 42.63 40.38 11.76 53.79

20 16 16 16 12 8 4 4 0

GOALKICKERS M. Duncan (Morwell) .......... (0) 20 N. Wozniak (Maffra) ............ (2) 15 R. Loprese (Trar)................. (1) 12 T. Love (Maffra) .................. (2) 11 H. Nettleton (Maffra) ........... (4) 11 R. Horton (Moe).................. (2) 9 P. Yates (Moe) ..................... (6) 8 M. Webb (Morwell) ............. (0) 6 L. Wright (Leon) ................. (0) 6 L. Durkin (Moe)................... (3) 6 J. Piper (Morwell) ............... (0) 6 J. Somers (Warr) ................ (3) 6 M. Membrey (Trar) .............. (0) 6

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Leongatha ....5 Traralgon .....5 Moe ...........5 Maffra.........4 Bairnsdale ...4 Morwell ..........3 Wonthaggi......2 Drouin ............1 Sale ................1 Warragul ........0

1 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 5 6

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

323.32 319.29 317.65 127.24 104.91 61.22 30.02 41.55 27.93 41.58

Pts

20 20 20 16 16 12 8 4 4 0

GOALKICKERS R. Anderson (Moe) ............. (4) 18 L. Carman (Maffra) ............. (1) 15 M. Pollutro (Morwell).......... (2) 15 C. Olden (Leon) ................. (10) 15 H. Willaton (Trar) ................ (3) 14 L. Michie (Moe)................... (2) 10 O. Henry (Maffra) ................ (0) 9 H. Prestidge (Moe) .............. (0) 9 L. Johnson (Trar) ................ (1) 8 T. Huts (Maffra) ................... (0) 8 D. Garnham (Leon) ............. (4) 8 J. Patullo (Leon) ................. (3) 8

THE Parrots completed what was more like a training session when it demolished Drouin at Parrot Park on Saturday.

In pretty good conditions for football, Leongatha smashed out a 212 point victory with best on ground Aaron Hillberg bagging 10 goals. Hillberg took 17 marks including 11 inside 50 and booted three goals in the second, four in the third and three in the last.

Tom Marriott had 37 possessions and used the ball well all day, booting three first quarter goals. Chris Dunne booted seven majors with good leading; snaring four in the first quarter and then one in each subsequent quarter.

Despite the one sidedness of the contest the Parrots held its structures very well, not becoming sloppy and lazy around the ball.

Cade Maskell did well again off half back and snuck down for a couple of goals, Sam Forrester at half back provided plenty of run with creative disposal, snagging a goal

SENIORS Leongatha 36.14.230 d Drouin 2.6.18 Leongatha goals: A. Hillberg 10, C. Dunne 7, Z. Vernon 3, G. Fleming 3, T. Marriott 3, J. Hopkins 2, C. Maskell 2, S. Forrester 1, J. Harry 1, R. Olden 1, J. Ginnane 1, J. Hickey 1, B. Chalmers 1.

Drouin goals: R. McCallum 1, E. Calway 1.

Leongatha best: A. Hillberg, T. Marriott, C. Dunne, C. Maskell, S. Forrester, J. Pellicano.

Drouin best: R. McCallum, T. Barr, D. Irwin, C. Jolly, L. Axford, T. Blum.

RESERVES Leongatha won by forfeit THIRDS Leongatha 27.9.171 d Drouin 3.1.19 Leongatha goals: C. Olden 10, D. Garnham 4, J. Norton 3, T. Bernaldo 3, J. Patullo 3, T. Brew 2, J.

in second term.

The Hawks side is struggling with a drought of players, no reserves side at all, and some senior players probably more suited to playing seconds.

Leongatha decided to rest Josh Schelling who was carrying the drinks. But against the game plan Ben Willis injured his foot in the first few minutes of the game and didn’t come back on.

This required a change of positions with Justin Pellicano shifting into the ruck and sharing the duties with Jackson Harry and Zac Vernon even having a crack.

Pellicano leapt well and held his own but Drouin’s Bob McCallum, interleague captain, did well for the Hawks.

Tom Barr, Drouin’s on baller, is a class act and he and McCallum were two of Drouin’s few good players.

The ‘Gatha had 11 goals on the board by quarter time kicking towards the chook sheds end on an ideal day for footy with Drouin adding just two behinds.

Another 10 goals to Leongatha and no score to Drouin saw the scores at half time, Le-

Patullo 1, N. Trotto 1.

Drouin goals: J. Hallyburton 1, S. O’Callaghan 1, T. Kearney 1.

Leongatha best: C. Olden, D. Garnham, J. Patullo, T. Evans, T. Bernaldo, J. Dunn.

Drouin best: T. Dodge-Bunn, R. Taylor, C. Bethune, L. Gleeson, Z. Watson.

FOURTHS Leongatha 18.9.117 d Drouin 4.5.29 Leongatha goals: J. van der Pligt 4, M. McGannon 3, Z. Reid 3, R. Drysdale 2, J. Lamers 2, R. Kemp 2, J. Hume 1, L. O’Neill 1.

Drouin goals: J. Fraser 1, T. Kearney 1, H. Nicklen 1, J. Harrison 1.

Leongatha best: J. van der Pligt, M. McGannon, J. Hume, T. Nash, T. Vanderkolk, W. Littlejohn.

Drouin best: D. Durham, J. Harrison, T. Kearney, F. Robertson-Edgar, H. Nicklen, A. Ferguson.

Rucking duties: with Josh Schelling rested and Ben Willis injured early, Justin Pellicano was moved into the ruck and he fared pretty well up against one of the league’s best in Drouin’s Bob McCallum. ongatha 21.6.132 to Drouin’s 0.2.2.

Ryan Olden came off in the third term for Leongatha due to a “corky”, hopefully he won’t miss any matches.

The Parrots allowed Drouin one goal in the third to its seven and in the last it was Leongatha with another eight goals finishing off the Lions with just 1.2 kicked in the last.

The Parrots travel to Sale this week then are at home to Warragul for the Queen’s Birthday long weekend premiership reunion match.

Paddy McGrath had a rest on Saturday but will be ready for selection for the Sale game.

Day out: Aaron Hillberg had a day out for the Parrots, taking 17 marks and booting 10 goals in a best on ground perforrmance.

• Wonthaggi v Warragul

Wonthaggi work hard for win A PHYSICAL but fair contest went Wonthaggi’s way on Saturday, the Power recording a 28 point win at home over Warragul.

The Power worked hard in the first quarter to negate Warragul’s first use of a breeze blowing towards the pool end as the Gulls pushed

hard early.

In fact the Power had more than 60 percent of the ball in its forward line, converting 1.4 to Warragul’s two behinds in a real arm wrestle.

The second term saw Wonthaggi get on top with key forwards O’Connor and Harley getting their hands on the ball.

The small forwards in Curtis Gilmour and Eli Richards were working hard to

lock the ball in the forward 50.

At half time it was Wonthaggi 7.5.47 to Warragul’s 2.3 15 The Gulls came back in the third and these sides were very evenly matched.

Warragul’s class ruckman Chris Carey, with the week off from Port Melbourne duties, was tapping the ball out to the middle brigade including Nathan Paredes and Brad

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

Moe ...........6 Traralgon .....5 Warragul .....5 Bairnsdale ...4 Leongatha ....3 Maffra ............3 Sale ................2 Wonthaggi......1 Drouin ............1 Morwell ..........0

0 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 6

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

408.97 313.77 216.35 88.94 143.02 116.43 115.29 53.08 17.74 17.99

24 20 20 16 12 12 8 4 4 0

GOALKICKERS M. Luckie (Trar) .................. (2) 16 B. Bundle (Warr) ................. (3) 14 F. O’Reilly (Warr) ................. (1) 14 J. Ziino (Sale) ...................... (1) 12 R. Baldi (Moe) ..................... (3) 10 K. Noonan (Bairns) ............. (4) 10 S. Berry (Maffra) ................. (0) 10 K. Simpson (Sale) ............... (1) 9 M. Bown (Sale) ................... (1) 9 J. Lamers (Leon)................. (2) 9 M. McGannon (Leon) .......... (3) 9 F. Phillips (Warr) ................. (1) 9 B. Maslen (Moe) ................. (0) 9

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Morwell 12.5.77 d Bairnsdale 9.8.62 Traralgon 12.11.83 d Maffra 10.15.75 Moe 14.10.94 d Sale 12.13.85 RESERVES Maffra 15.13.103 d Traralgon 5.9.39 Moe 23.19.157 d Sale 0.3.3 THIRDS Traralgon 18.10.118 d Maffra 2.5.17 Moe 24.14.158 d Sale 1.1.7 Bairnsdale 9.16.70 d Morwell 2.8.20 FOURTHS Traralgon 15.12.102 d Maffra 5.5.35 Moe 9.12.66 d Sale 7.5.47 Bairnsdale 15.4.94 d Morwell 3.1.19

SENIORS

THIRDS

Wonthaggi 12.6.78 d Warragul 7.8.50

Wonthaggi 4.9.33 d Warragul 3.7.25

Wonthaggi goals: D. O’Connor 4, T. Harley 3, J. Blair 2, E. Richards 1, L. Jones 1, J. Rocotas 1.

Warragul goals: N. Paredes 1, B. Scalzo 1, B. Fowler 1, L. Sheehan 1, J. Serong 1, A. Uliando 1, M. Rennie 1.

Wonthaggi best: A. Lindsay, D. O’Connor, B. Dryden, J. Membrey, J. Blair, E. Richards.

Warragul best: N. Mulqueen, C. Carey, N. Paredes, J. Horstman, D. Proctor, L. Sheehan.

Wonthaggi goals: C. McLean 2, J. Vuyst 2.

Warragul goals: M. Fox 2, J. Notman 1.

Wonthaggi best: C. McLean, J. Bates, J. Roylance, F. Anderson, D. Gardiner, J. Vuyst.

Warragul best: R. Chambers, A. Baxter, B. Robbins, C. Robbins, D. Visser, M. Burke.

RESERVES Wonthaggi 6.6.42 d Warragul 5.7.37 Wonthaggi goals: L. Bowler 2, T. Gedye 1, A. Papodopoulos 1, J. Smith 1, T. Wells 1.

Warragul goals: J. Somers 3, J. Lane 1, R. Lawson-Pepper 1.

Wonthaggi best: M. Davey, A. Busana, N. Tucker, L. Bowler, D. Tiziani, L. Membrey.

Warragul best: J. Lane, T. Brady, R. Lawson-Pepper, L. McNeil, B. Mackie, S. Kelly.

FOURTHS Warragul 13.9.87 d Wonthaggi 5.3.33 Warragul goals: B. Bundle 3, C. Stern 2, M. Boyles 2, J. Bloye 1, H. Notman 1, F. O’Reilly 1, F. Phillips 1, Z. Penney 1, M. Garvey 1.

Wonthaggi goals: H. Dawson 1, J. Gilmour 1, H. Dobbie 1, S. Sharples 1, K. Benson 1.

Warragul best: M. Garvey, C. Ives, M. Boyles, B. Cusden, F. O’Reilly, C. Stern.

Wonthaggi best: W. Speed, C. Cummins, K. Benson, J. Gilmour, H. Dawson, B. Bilson.

Scalzo.

The Gulls added four goals to the Power’s one and at three quarter time it was tight; Wonthaggi 8.6.54 to Warragul 6.4.40.

In the first five minutes of the last quarter Warragul pressed but the Power backline was teaming well together with the likes of Shannon Bray, Jaryd Membrey, Mark McCall and Byron Dryden all tackling and clearing well.

Wonthaggi, with a solid 22 contributors, was able to get away and added four more goals to run out winners in an interesting game between similarly matched sides.

Aiden Lindsay in the middle was best for the Power all day with his physical in and under work and breaking free on a few occasions too with run and carry. Jack Blair also on the ball was another valuable contributor.

Dom O’Connor finished the day with four goals for the Power with Troy Harley three and both could probably have kicked more with straighter kicking.

High stakes: pushing and tackling was the highlight of Wonthaggi’s game against Warragul on Saturday.

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Surf girls victorious at Newhaven NEWHAVEN College is well known for its talented surfers.

Arriving at school with their backpacks on and a surfboard under their arm, a group of girls have been surfing together at Newhaven College for a number of years, and are now taking on more challenges.

Regular after school coaching with former World Tour surfer Glyndon Ringrose, as well as weekly timetabled sport sessions in the waves, have helped them score a string of recent successes.

Year 8 student Sage Goldsbury is the current U14 Australia Girls Surfing Champion, while Sophie Fletcher (Year 12) and Poppy Corbett (Year 7) have just secured 2017 Victorian titles in their age divisions.

Together, Sophie and Sage – along with Lannia Fostin and Daisy Corbett (Year 10) – recently won the Victorian Independent Schools Girls Team Title for 2017.

All seven girls – including Molly Hosken and Stevie Ryan – have won the annual schools’ ‘Girlsurf’ contest held at Point Leo for a number of years in succession.

Remarkably five of these girls – Sophie, Daisy, Lannia, Poppy and Sage – will make up half of the Victorian female team for the Australian Titles in New South Wales later this year; a testament to the top class ability that these young athletes possess.

Finally – and perhaps most happily for the girls – they beat a student team of boys, a team of college teachers, and a team of their parents to win the 2017 Newhaven College Challenge Cup. Head of Newhaven College’s surfing academy Andy Neal was gracious in defeat.

“While the teachers’ team certainly went out to try and win, we have no qualms at all about being beaten by the girls. They Talented team: holding the Newhaven College Challenge Cup and the Victorian Independent Schools Girls Team Trophy are are such a talented and hard working group that they deserve evGlyndon Ringrose (coach), Stevie Ryan, Daisy Corbett, Sophie Fletcher, Sage Goldsbury, Poppy Corbett, Lannia Fostin, Molly ery success that comes to them; but we will certainly try harder to knock them off their throne next year,” he said.

Hosken and Newhaven College’s head of surfing academy, Andy Neal.

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