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Top class: from left, Newhaven College’s Guys and Dolls gangsters Angus Bradford, Jack Montgomery (Rusty Charlie), Mack Williams (Nicely Nicely Johnson), Noah Lugt-Cole (Benny South Street), Byron Scothern (Nathan Detroit), Finnan Donohue (Big Jule), Mike Dixon (Harry The Horse) and Angus Baird gave the opening night audience a brilliant show in Wonthaggi on Friday. See page 6.

DAIRY CHEER Murray Goulburn to inject millions into region

million to be spent on enhancing those two sites.

MG would not comment on how much money and the number of jobs destined for Leongatha, but did state manufacturing lines from two of three factories to be closed – Rochester in Victoria and Tasmania’s Edith Creek – would be relocated to Leongatha when the factories close over the next year.

By Brad Lester MG will also close its Kiewa factory in northern Victoria, attributing the LEONGATHA’s Murray Goul- closures to reduced milk supply.

Many farmers abandoned MG after burn (MG) factory will share in it required the average farmer to pay $60 million worth of upgrades back around $130,000 over next three and a substantial number of new years as part of the controversial Milk Moving on: Inverloch dairy farmer Mick Hughes said despite losing jobs will be created.

Supply Support Package (MSSP) last MG will transfer some of the 360 year. Suppliers who left the company the confidence of many farmers, Murray Goulburn remains pivotal to the industry as a price setter and was a company farmers could not do jobs from factories it will close to were absolved from the payments.

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“THE STAR” Tuesday, May 9, 2017 - PAGE 3

Schools lose in state budget

By Tayla Kershaw and Brad Lester WONTHAGGI, Korumburra and Foster schools missed out on crucial funding in the 2017-18 state budget.

The Wonthaggi community is reeling from the outcome of the budget, after expecting its multimillion dollar education precinct would make the cut.

“Morale at the school is down but after a couple of days of reflection we have decided to fight hard and will be asking questions about why we did not get the funding,” Wonthaggi Secondary College school council president Geoff Robertson said.

“The plans are on the way to being ready to go out to tender. In political speak, it’s just about at the point of being shovel ready.

“I thought it was a sure thing to get funding the way the planning has been heading.”

Mr Robertson cannot understand why the school missed out when the State Government has an $8 billion surplus. Wonthaggi Secondary College is seeking up to $25 million.

Mr Robertson expects the McBride Campus to receive an extra 50 students entering VCE classes next year and that will require an additional two portable buildings.

“That leaves the grassed area we have very, very small,” he said.

The campus features buildings constructed in the 1930s, ’50s, ’70s and ’80s.

Bass MLA Brian Paynter said sending government representatives to assess the school only raised Wonthaggi’s expectations.

“No respect has been shown for this region,” he said.

“The Premier’s call to make Victoria the ‘Education State’ is merely a catchy slogan and should be treated with the same disregard he has treated the Wonthaggi area. It is clear Daniel Andrews means the education state for some but not everybody.”

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien shared Mr Paynter’s disappointed.

Korumburra Secondary College missed out on funding for stage two of its redevelopment, and Foster Primary School also missed out on important funds.

Both schools would have received a complete rebuild if funding went ahead.

“South Gippsland is absolutely gutted. Essentially, Korumburra is left with a half finished school. As for Foster, the school was built in 1965 and now has an asbestos problem. Chunks are falling off the walls of buildings; its really disappointing,” Mr O’Brien said.

Talking to The Star last Friday Wonthaggi Secondary College’s McBride campus principal Darren Parker said, “Yes we are gutted and the school community was extremely disappointed.

“It is fair to say while we understand there is no such thing as a guarantee with processes such as these, we were particularly hopeful that our long held ambition of creating a new campus in McKenzie Street was going to be funded this year,” he said.

“While we did not get the funding on this occasion, we appreciate we have had support and made significant progress in recent years. We have innovative and exciting plans designed by our appointed architect and we will work with them to ensure when that funding opportunity does eventuate, we are set to capitalise.

“To our students, families and other supporters, we ask that you continue to support our pursuit of the new school, and actually maintain an expectation of achieving that goal.

Budget despair

By Tayla Kershaw A SET of traffic lights, a new roundabout and upgrades to the notorious Black Spur bends on the South Gippsland Highway was all South Gippsland had to show from the 2017-18 state budget.

The budget barely allocated any funding to South Gippsland.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the $50 million allocated for South Gippsland Highway repairs was a pre-budget promise.

“We knew the funding for the Black Spur would be happening. There was reference to bridge works on

Run down: from left, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, Bass MLA Brian Paynter and Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath were appalled local schools didn’t get a look in the 2017-18 state budget, given their current state. They are pictured at the Wonthaggi Secondary College.

South Gippsland Highway, but there was no indication as to whether that would be in the local area. I’d hoped for more road works to be done in Meeniyan and Yarram,” he said.

“There was nothing for Korumburra Secondary College or Foster Primary School. There’s generic funding for an ice rehabilitation facility that could happen anywhere. There was no funding for the local CFAs that need a total rebuild.

“I was disappointed to see higher taxes after the government promised there’d be no increases. The government has introduced nine new taxes in three years, including a new car tax that will directly impact on families.”

Implementing traffic lights at the Bass Highway and Korumburra and Wonthaggi Road intersection in Wonthaggi was included in the budget’s $49.2 million package of regional road upgrades.

A total of $7 million was also allocated to the construction of a dual roundabout on the Phillip Island/ Woolamai Beach Road. The roundabout would resolve congestion issues during the peak tourist season and decrease the risk of accidents.

Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said while the traffic lights and the roundabout were excellent, it was not enough.

“Education and health has been ignored and it has bitterly disappointed the community,” she said.

Bass MLA Brian Paynter shared Cr Rothfield’s disappointment.

“The traffic lights and the new dual roundabout on Cape Woolamai will help relieve congestion and will be important for traffic flow,” he said.

“However, there are no funds for the Wonthaggi hospital to progress its journey to sub regional status. This budget fails all Victorians and will hit the electorate of Bass particularly hard.”

►More budget news on page 8.

Blow to students: from left, Wonthaggi Secondary College students Campbell McKenzie, Louis Paxton, Flynn Anderson, Oscar Toussaint, Tahlia Caccamo, Tahlia Marshall, Tayla Muir, Catherine Fruend and, front, Jess Naskopoulos are not happy their school missed out on vital State Government funding to replace their overcrowded and antiquated school.

“The school achieves great things with great staff and great students, and we think they deserve something better.”

Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield wrote a letter to Mr Andrews, outlining council’s disappointment.

“Education in Bass Coast has reached crisis status,” she wrote.

“Our students literally cannot fit into the current

Lucky rescue A MAN from Bangholme was saved from almost drowning in freezing cold water off San Remo at 9pm on Friday.

The man in his mid 40s was fishing with a relative and lost balance, causing him to fall off the jetty.

The relative dived in after him and swam him to shore, fighting a strong current.

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facilities and leisure facilities are woefully inadequate.

Council and the community demand a genuine response to our confusion and dismay, and a real and measurable commitment in relation to how and when the Victorian Government will deliver our school and associated shared facilities.” ►Labor’s Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing responds, letters to the editor, page 12.

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Proud moment: members of the Charlton family gathered around their new sign at the old state school site on Sunday.

Charlton family appreciated

By Tayla Kershaw THE Charlton family’s admirable contributions to the Stony Creek district were duly acknowledged on Sunday afternoon.

Family members gathered at the old state school site to see a sign unveiled, honouring the respected family.

The sign was unveiled by family member Phil Charlton and South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento.

“It was great to be there to recognise the family that aided education in Stony Creek,” Cr Argento said.

“The Charltons have contributed to significant developments in the

Stony Creek area including the state school and Grassy Spur pool. The area would not have progressed without their dedication. This sign is very fitting and something to be proud of.”

The sign is dedicated to the memory of James Charlton, who donated his land to further education in the area.

The school ran from 1903 to 1974, and three generations of Charltons were students and teachers.

Its first classes when the school initially opened were held in a cabin, and progressed to have facilities such as a cricket pitch and a basketball court.

The school was very active in physical education, and won the school sports in 1932.

Local family members welcomed back their travelling relatives on the day, who were all thrilled to see the

sign unveiled.

Afterwards, the family enjoyed

lunch and a catch up together at the Stony Creek Recreation Reserve.

Unveiled: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento and Phil Charlton showcased the new Charlton family sign on Sunday.

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Mega landfill binned

By Jessica Anstice A CONTROVERSIAL proposal to be build a mega landfill in a former quarry at Leongatha South has been abandoned.

Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath was advised by French waste management giant Veolia the company had no further plans to continue with this $10 million proposal, originally mooted for Whitelaws Track.

The proposal, had it proceeded, would have resulted in up to 22 A-double trucks full of rubbish passing through Leongatha and Koonwarra to the tip daily. The rubbish was proposed to come from the Dandenong and possibly Mornington Peninsula shires.

Ms Bath and fellow Nationals MP, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, joined with community campaigners at the site last Wednesday to celebrate the fantastic news.

Mr O’Brien said neither the Gippsland nor metropolitan waste planning groups had accepted the need for the dump at Leongatha South, denting any credibility it had to proceed.

“We know we have to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill and Gippsland will accept the responsibility for dealing with its own waste, Melbourne should too,” he said.

“I am disappointed that having raised community anxiety about this issue, that it took follow up from us to confirm it was now dead.

“That is disrespectful to the community and Veolia’s behaviour in this case has been poor. It was a great effort by the community.”

Ms Bath said the community petition signed by nearly 3000 people helped stop the proposal.

“Leongatha and Koonwarra’s concerns about the environmental effects really helped push forward our case,” she said.

Ms Bath said, as a Koonwarra resident, she was equally concerned about what the dump would have meant.

“I give great credit to the Dump the Dump group which pounded the pavement, collected signatures and prepared a significant campaign against the dump idea,” she said.

“I also pay tribute to the businesses that hosted the petitions and leant their support

to the campaign.

“For Veolia to get the go ahead, there needed to be a need for it and there wasn’t a need.

“Now we will have good clean land for furthermore we hope.”

Mr O’Brien said the project “was sprung on the community by Veolia” and “presented as something of a done deal”.

“What the company didn’t anticipate was the fantastic community campaign that mobilised almost instantly to oppose the dump,” he said.

“I was pleased to table in State Parliament almost 3000 petitions against the proposal and the community campaign made it clear South Gippsland did not want Melbourne’s waste.”

Dump the Dump spokeswoman Wendy Reed thanked the community on behalf of group members.

“A big thank you to Danny O’Brien and Melina Bath, as well as the local business and community who supported the signing of the petitions,” she said.

Leongatha South farmer Les White was delighted.

“If they ever come back again there will be a similar response,” he said.

Dryer fire warning $100,000 worth of stolen goods found FIREFIGHTERS are warning people to clean clothes dryers before using after a fire at a house at Kongwak last week.

The Kongwak and Inverloch fire brigades attended a fire caused by towels that appeared to spontaneously combust.

Firefighters found a towel had been used to clean up a spill of canola oil and had been washed in cold water and put through the dryer.

Unfortunately the lint filter had not been cleaned adequately, which made the dryer run hotter than normal.

When the towels were removed and put on a pile on a bench, the towels were able to generate enough heat to self combust.

MORE than $100,000 worth of stolen property was found at a residential farm property in Cape Woolamai on Wednesday.

An anonymous person informed police about the suspicious property.

The Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit arrived at the scene around 4pm to execute a search warrant for stolen goods.

A boat worth $50,000 stolen from Fish Creek on April 8 was found at the scene.

A Mitsubishi Triton ute stolen from

a residential property in Oakleigh in April was also found.

A camper trailer believed to be stolen from northern Victoria was found.

There were power tools taken from vehicles in Glen Waverley, as well as technical goods such as laptops.

Along with the stolen goods, the offenders were found to be manufacturing false registration plates for vehicles.

A male and female in their late twenties and early thirties were charged and are in custody.

Anyone with stolen items can contact Wonthaggi Police on 5671 4100.

Smiles all round: from left, Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath, Dump the Dump spokeswoman Wendy Reed, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien and Leongatha South farmer Les White at the proposed landfill site on Whitelaw’s Track in Leongatha South, after hearing the good news a proposal to build a mega landfill for Melbourne’s waste would be abandoned.

Too fast A DRIVER was issued with an infringement notice for travelling at 109km/h in a 100km/h zone.

The 53 year old Inverloch man was intercepted by police along the South Gippsland Highway in Foster on Monday, May 1 around 4.24pm.

The offender incurred a fine of $194 and three demerit points.

Over the limit FOSTER Police intercepted a 58 year old man from Port Albert who was travelling on the South Gippsland Highway at Welshpool at 110km/h in a 100km/h zone.

The offender was pulled over at about 4.45pm on Monday, May 1.

The man was issued with an infringement notice for $311 and three demerit points.

Police find drugs A DRUG search warrant was executed at an

address in Agnes on Tuesday, May 2.

Police from Foster, Toora and Mirboo North seized a quantity of dried cannabis.

A 58 year old male was arrested and conveyed to the Foster Police Station for interview.

The male will be charged on summons with using, possessing and cultivating cannabis.

Driver loses her licence A FOSTER driver’s evidentiary breath test resulted in 0.08 per cent alcohol concentration.

The 40 year old woman was intercepted for a routine check while travelling on Station Road in Foster on Saturday at 12.55am.

The woman failed a preliminary breath test and was conveyed to the Foster Police Station for an evidentiary breath test.

She was issued with an infringement notice for $466 and her driver’s licence was cancelled and she was disqualified from driving for six months.

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Standout: Newhaven College student Mack Williams was brilliant as the dashing gambler Nicely-Nicely Johnson.

Winner: the hit musical Guys and Dolls played to a packed house in Wonthaggi on opening night last Friday and showcased the amazing talent of the Newhaven College students.

Guys and Dolls – a dazzling success

By Helen Bowering

on the weekend.

Fine performances are the crowning glory and while all deserve the accolades, the standout on openLADY Luck has smiled on Newhaven ing night was the flamboyant Mack Williams who College’s dice-rolling musical Guys and made a dashing Nicely-Nicely Johnson.

He played his role with great vitality and deDolls that opened to huge applause on served the raucous applause following his footFriday night in Wonthaggi. stomping, showstopper Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the The multitalented all singing, all dancing young Boat,, his impressive strong singing and enthralling Boat Newhaven College cast brought this 1950 musical stage presence impressive to say the least. comedy of gamblers, showgirls, sinners and evanLeading lady, the glamorous Abi Boucher, Year gelists to life with great energy, fabulous music, 12, was truly delightful as Miss Adelaide and every brilliant, colourful costumes and sets, and loads of bit the ritzy show girl. She is cheerful and quirky and humour that drew the laughs from the packed houses draws the laughs in Adelaide’s Lament where she beat the Wonthaggi Arts Centre for four performances lieves she has psychosomatic illnesses, brought on by her long, uncertain engagement to the ever scheming Nathan Detroit, played to a tee by the talented Byron Scothern.

No stranger to the Newhaven stages, Scothern is sweet and romantic in Sue Me as he tries to convince Adelaide of his love. His singing voice was strong with just the right amount of mischief and was perfectly partnered by Boucher.

Finnan Donohue made a terrific Big Jule and got plenty of laughs Stunning: from left, adding a touch of glamour to Newhaven’s Col- with his deeper than lege’s latest musical Guys and Dolls was Abi Boucher, Year 12, who deep tough gangster deshone as leading lady Miss Adelaide and Hot Box Doll Philippa mands.

The always impres-

sive Tom Baker relished his role as gambler Sky Masterson and teamed perfectly with his love interest missionary Sarah Brown played by the lovely Jorgie Mae Thompson with her sweet soprano voice.

The duo sang the ballads, I’ll Know and I’ve Never Been in Love Before beautifully.

All the gamblers gave top class performances including Rusty Charlie played by Jack Montgomery, Benny Southstreet (Noah Lugt-Cole), Arvide Abernathy (Jack McDonald) and Harry the Horse (Mike Dixon). So too did General Cartwright (Cluanie Swanwick) and Lieutenant Brannigan (Seamus Fuller).

The mission girls, the sassy Hot Box girls Freja Campbell-Walker, Kate Maxwell, Phoebe Methven, Emma Ward, Philippa Wayne and Taylah Williams didn’t disappoint either, and the stunning Cubanos all had their moment to shine and they did.

Leading man Sky Masterson and his “doll” Miss Sarah realise it’s really all about the “chemistry” and this all important ingredient is obvious in the brilliant casting by director and choreographer Will Hanley who has worked his magic to give hundreds in the region a first class and thoroughly entertaining show.

Mr Hanley’s choreography work in A Bushel and a Peck, Peck, the Latin dancing in Havana and the Crapshooters Dance was impeccable.

Backed up by his team of experts in Kirk Skinner, musical director, Dave Prideaux, producer, Brittany Carlson and Tara Swan, assistant directors, Kym Plant stage manager and Karyn Scott assistant stage manager, Mr Hanley has delivered a knock out musical bursting with high energy, great singing, fizzing choreography and is undoubtedly another winner for Newhaven College.

Wayne on Friday night in Wonthaggi.

Below, Sensational singing: from left, front, Newhaven College students Jorgie Mae Thompson (Sarah Brown), Jack Montgomery (Rusty Charlie), Abi Boucher (Miss Adelaide) and Mack Williams (Nicely-Nicely Johnson) gave their all on opening night of Guys and Dolls in Wonthaggi on Friday.

CWA to hold speed crafting NEXT Wednesday, May 17, will see the Leongatha Twilight Branch of the Country Women’s Association host its fourth annual speed craft evening.

Branch president Lynn Missen, in explaining the concept of speed craft, said people have to think of it as speed dating for craft, but instead of swapping partners they swap crafts.

Over the course of the evening, those present will get the chance to learn how to bake scones, how to knit or crochet, how to make jam and how to grow a succulent - each in four 30 minute blocks.

Lynn said people at previous events have quickly grasped the concept of moving from activity to activity and that over the past few years there has been a warm buzz (and delightful aromas) as people have learnt the secrets behind a good Anzac biscuit, the tricks to flower arranging, the magic of a good sponge and how to spin wool.

This year will be no different and if people are keen to join in the fun of learning something new, then they should come along.

The evening is open to anyone over the age of eight.

The Leongatha Twilight Branch is pleased to have the support of the Gippsland Hills branches of the Country Women’s Association, who not only come along to take part, but also offer their expertise.

It is a great evening. A light supper is provided and guests will get to take home their scones and a baby succulent.

Creative one: Helen Smith makes jam and invites interested people to attend the Leongatha Twilight Branch of the Country Women’s Association’s fourth annual speed craft evening on Wednesday, May 17.

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Damage: Senior Constable Don Haw points to the hole in the meter box which services the barbecue in the playground at Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

Gunshots fired Shooter targets Leongatha reserve CLOSE to where hundreds of people gather for regular sport, more than six rounds from a .22 rifle were fired in a senseless act of vandalism at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve last week.

Adjacent to the golf club, football club, playground and basketball courts, the shots were fired into sheds, fences, signs and a meter box in the playground.

South Gippsland Shire Council employees working on the upgrade of the recreation reserve noticed paint on a fence last Tuesday morning, but on closer inspection last Thursday morning noticed the bullet holes and immediately alerted police.

Leongatha Police said there could have been more serious consequences as result of the stupidity of the wilful damage, with one bullet fired through a fence and towards the caravan park and the road, while another bullet pierced a sign in the direction of the SG Splash building.

A .22 bullet can travel more than one kilometre and could therefore have reached the road and possibly the caravan park, according to Senior Constable Don Haw of Leongatha Police.

It is most likely the shots were fired sometime late at night or very early in the morning, and at this stage no-one has come forward with information in regards to the noise of the gunfire.

Damage from the shots was noticed on a new shed which South Gippsland Shire Council had just built to house the ground curator’s equipment and some supplies for the Auskick football. The shed has been erected but the flooring hasn’t been done, so there was no equipment stored inside the shed just yet.

Following the gunshots, the offenders have then “tagged” the area with graffiti on the inside of the

shed and on the road.

Police have collected evidence from the scene, including bullet casings and a white can of paint.

In a separate incident, but possibly related, offenders have taken an axe to a shed owned by the Woorayl Golf Club, piercing two holes in the colourbond.

“We were lucky they didn’t touch the new shed we’ve just built to house our golf carts,” club president Graeme Winkler said.

If anyone has information in regards the crime they can contact Leongatha Police on 5662 2285.

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Nurture One open doors NEW families were welcomed to Leongatha’s Nurture One Brown Street Children’s Centre on Saturday morning.

The centre held its first family fun day in four years and staff were pleased with the success.

From 10am plenty of new – and familiar – faces toured the centre, enticed by the wonderful facility and opportunities for enrolment.

To make the day even more spectacular, children were entertained by outdoor activities, art and craft, a petting zoo and face painting.

The Leongatha Lions Club provided a delicious sausage sizzle. “It was a beautiful day and everything ran really smoothly. We had some people express interest in our centre,� centre manager Kristy Davey said. “We decided to hold the fun day this year to help us get out there in the community. Sometimes it can feel like we are stuck outside the centre of town, and it’s always lovely to reach out to families and showcase our facilities.�

For families interested in enrolling their children at the centre, simply call in for a chat.

Fun day: Leongatha’s Maddison and Joseph Thompson, and Molly and Harvey Thorne Cute and cuddly: Leongatha’s Mirjam and had a great morning at Nurture One with lead Marlis White petted a rabbit at Nurture One’s educator Tammy Wilson on Saturday. fun day in Leongatha on Saturday.

Sale brings cricketers’ dream closer OMK Cricket Club has a new ground in its sights following a successful clearing sale on Sunday.

Held at the club’s home ground at Outtrim Recreation Reserve, many people turned out for the sale, despite heavy rain.

Local farmers and residents donated items for the sale, and a percentage of the funds went towards the club.

There was a large variety of products up for grabs including tractors, motorbikes, tools, machinery, equipment, antiques and furniture.

Club members provided catering on the day.

SEJ’s Paul Wilson and James Kyle, and Elders’

Don Olden donated their time as auctioneers.

This was the club’s major fundraiser for the new ground, after recently submitting applications to South Gippsland Shire Council to go ahead with development.

The club hope to have the new ground ready to go before next season kicks off in October. “We have four sides playing for us now and we need a new ground to play on a Saturday,� club president Russ White said. “We’d just like to thank everyone for their support. It was a pretty good day.�

OMK is coming off the back of a successful season, with three of its four teams making finals.

Highball stadium in jeopardy

By Tayla Kershaw THE future of Wonthaggi’s highball stadium is uncertain, after the Wonthaggi Impressed: Ryanston’s Bill and Amelia Next up: OMK Cricket Club president Russ education precinct was left out of the Fletcher enjoyed checking out the tractors White enticed the crowd with various items 2017-18 state budget. at OMK Cricket Club’s clearing sale on during the auction at the club’s clearing sale The stadium was to be partly funded in the Shared Sunday. on Sunday.

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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT ACT 1987 SOUTH GIPPSLAND PLANNING SCHEME NOTICE OF THE PREPARATION ON AN AMENDMENT AMENDMENT C100 The South Gippsland Shire Council has prepared Amendment C100 to the South Gippsland Planning Scheme. The land affected by the amendment is 54 properties across the municipality and various road reserves. The amendment proposes to correct mapping anomalies in the South Gippsland Planning Scheme and to introduce the Heritage Overlay on 175 Ameys Track, Foster. You may inspect the amendment, any documents that support the amendment and the explanatory report about the amendment, free of charge, at •

Gippsland Shire Council, 9 Smith Street Leongatha. • Council’s website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/C100. • the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website www.delwp.vic.gov.au/public-inspection.

Any person who may be affected by the amendment may make a submission to the planning authority about the amendment. Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter’s name and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the amendment is supported or opposed and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make. Name and contact details of submitters are required for council to consider submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend council meetings and any public hearing held to consider submissions. The closing date for submissions is 8 June 2017. A submission must be sent to Danielle Simpson, Strategic Planner,

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South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953. The planning authority must make a copy of every

inspect free of charge for two months after the amendment comes into operation or lapses.

Paul Stampton - Manager Planning COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Sealed roads maintenance & tree requests: Whole Shire Zone maintenance: Korumburra South, Outtrim, Foster, Foster North Carpark & sealing works: Leongatha Rec Reserve Footpath renewal: George St & King St, Korumburra Pavement stabilising: Walkerville South Rd, Walkerville Roadside slashing: Mirboo North, Mardan, Stewarts & Dunlops Rd, Buffalo Streetscape works: Main St, Foster Guardrail renewal: Lower Toora Rd, Bennison & Greens Rd, Loch Road reconstruction: King St, Korumburra Guardrail extension: Cooks Outlet Rd, Loch Road resheeting & vegetation maintenance: Nerrena Intersection works: Walkerville Rd, Walkerville, Lower Toora Rd & Lower Franklin Rd, Bennison Road resheeting & drainage works: Egans Rd, Koonwarra, Carmodys Rd, Leongatha South & Meeniyan -Nerrena Rd, Nerrena, Mt Nicoll Rd, Meikle Rd, Harmons Rd & Powells Rd, Fish Creek Endwall replacement & drainage works: McIndoe Park, Leongatha Drainage works: Hudsons Rd, Leongatha South Road & drainage upgrades: Anderson St, Leongatha Pre winter unsealed road grading: Korumburra South, Kongwak, Bena, Pound Creek, Yanakie, Welshpool

giving the education precinct the green light.

Bass MLA Brian Paynter and Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield were unsure what would happen to this funding opportunity. “The best case scenario is the application is held over until the next budget, but we just don’t know. We will be looking into it,� Cr Rothfield said.

After spending the first few months of the year campaigning for council’s support, the Wonthaggi Amatuer Basketball Association is deflated. “It’s a double blow for the community to lose

the education precinct and the stadium,� association president Cathy Garnham said. “It really is devastating; we just got the momentum going and it feels a bit like a kick in the guts.

People are starting to wonder if it’s worth their while playing if we are going to struggle. I really hope this won’t affect our registrations and we continue to see children interested in the sport.�

If the application is lost, the next step would be to include the stadium in the Wonthaggi aquatic centre redevelopment. However, this is expected to be 10 years in the making. “It’s hard; campaigning for this caused disruption in our members’ lives, and there are some thinking ‘why bother?’� Ms Garnham said. “We will get back up in the next few days and see where we can go from there.�

Despite lacking appropriate facilities, the association has been successful in recent years with junior registrations on the rise, and rep teams excelling in state championships.

Budget hopes spoiled A PRE-BUDGET promise of $50 million was the only definitive spoil South Gippsland reaped in this year’s state budget.

Gippsland

South

• Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien.

MLA Danny O’Brien was disappointed many key projects were ignored, despite his campaigning efforts. “Stage two of the Korumburra Secondary College rebuild has again been overlooked and Daniel Andrews has ignored calls for a new Foster Primary School. Labor has actually slashed $87 million from rural and regional schools spending in Victoria in this budget,� he said. “Likewise Labor has made no allocation for new fire stations at Yarram, Mirboo North and Foster.�

The budget confirmed funding to match a federal commitment

to the realignment of the Black Spur section of the South Gippsland Highway, but Mr O’Brien said it wasn’t enough.

South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento said the outcome of the budget was not good news, but council would continue to look at applying for grants to keep key projects alive. “We are yet to decide which grants we will be moving forward with; it will be discussed at our next council meeting,� he said. “We hope we can make up some ground with these regional projects and that the grants are successful.

• South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento. “Although there were some disappointments from the budget, the funding for the Black Spur is great and I’m sure we will see the follow on benefits from it.â€?

“THE STAR” Tuesday, May 9, 2017 - PAGE 9

Lennie statue is coming to town

By Jessica Anstice LEONGATHA’S very own Lennie Gwyther statue is now being made in Dandenong.

The statue will stand opposite the police station in Leongatha.

Lennie rode his pony, Ginger Mick, from Leongatha to Sydney in 1932 to witness the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

Lennie was only nine years old and he travelled more than 1000 kilometres through bushland, over mountains and past the coast.

To commemorate Lennie and Ginger Mick and celebrate their journey, the Leongatha community will erect a statue of boy and horse in the heart of the town he was a part of.

The community has raised around $10,000 and the statue committee could not be more grateful.

All together, the committee has raised around $40,000.

Honour Lennie Gwyther

“We’ve nearly reached our money target,” the committee’s Peter Watchorn said.

The statue will be about 1.6m long and will be a real life size bronze statue.

It wouldn’t be a monumental statue without a plaque, so the committee is hoping to raise more funds to cover the cost of this.

Payments for the instalment of the statue also still need to be covered.

The statue will be completed by August 2017.

To donate visit the Leongatha Bendigo branch.

Grand artwork: front left, Lennie Gwyther statue committee members Glenn Wright, Gordon Morrison and Peter Watchorn with an impression of how the statue will look. They are standing at the site where the statue will initially be erected, at Rotary Park, Anderson Street, Leongatha.

Day locked in: Leongatha Community Farmers Market coordinator Julie Curtis at the new market site at Community College Gippsland’s Leongatha campus.

Ready, set, go Date set for new Leongatha Farmers Market PEOPLE who love fresh food and locally grown produce can enjoy a new Community Farmers Market set to start in Leongatha on Saturday, May 27.

The market will be held at Community College Gippsland’s Leongatha campus in Howard Street and run from 8.30am until 1pm.

Community College Gippsland (CCG) director Tracel Devereux said the start-up work for the new Community Farmers Market had been organised through a grant from Regional Development Victoria and in collaboration with the Victorian Farmers Market Association (VFMA).

“We are pleased to have appointed a market coordinator, Julie Curtis, who is a passionate advocate for supporting local farmers and producers,” she said.

“Julie runs her own bed and breakfast business at Berry’s Creek and enjoys growing her own food, particularly organic and chemical free food.”

Mrs Curtis said the new market would be a fantastic boost for local farmers and producers to sell and showcase their goods.

“It’s also an opportunity for people to experience a true Victorian farmers market dedicated to ensuring integrity and authenticity of local produce,” she said.

“The concept is for people to bring a basket and go home with enough produce to cook a beautiful meal or several meals.”

Mrs Curtis said the market would have a great

ambience with live music and a marquee for people to sit and enjoy a coffee and tasty food.

“It is perfectly located beside the Leongatha Community Garden at Community College Gippsland so there is plenty of space for people to enjoy,” she said.

“We are urging people to come out and support the market. We are also seeking expressions of interest for potential stall holders.”

For further information email: lfm@ccg.asn. au or julie.curtis@ccg.asn.au or phone 5662 6700.

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COLUMN 7

col7@thestar.com.au AT the recent CWA Gippsland Hills, 63rd Handicrafts and Home Industries Exhibition held in Mirboo North, the Meeniyan Branch gained the most points while competing against 10 other South Gippsland branches.

The Meeniyan team was also awarded for having every member compete. With members aged from nine to 90, they displayed wonderful work.

Nine year old Ruby Mackie won first place with her scones in the open section.

“If you are interested in learning cooking and home crafts, you are most welcome to join us on the third Monday of each month at the Meeniyan Hall at 1pm,” secretary Marilyn Mackie said.

Way with words: from left, entrants in the Bass Coast Poetry Slam at Wonthaggi Library were Janet Thomas, winners Adam and Les Cope, Bron Dahlstrom, Jessica Harrison, Nina Barry, Sarah MacLean, Theresa O’Dea, Rose La Vie, Heather Tobias, Jim Gingovski, Sonya Karo, Kathy Wiltshire, John Sellens (received an honourable mention), Dan Rossen and Mike Cleeland, with West Gippsland Library Corporation’s Jon Dixon and Anna Gebhardt, and MC Monica Karo.

Son, father win poetry crown A FATHER and son team have proven his father Les. Adam described himself as “a quiet poet with their flair for words when they teamed up lots to say” and won a $50 prize. to win at the Bass Coast Poetry Slam at John Sellens also received an honourable menWonthaggi Library last Wednesday. tion for his outstanding performance.

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Sixteen local poets had two minutes to present their original pieces to a crowd of 75 people.

The MC for the evening was VCA student and poet Monica Karo who shared two poems with the audience.

Monica is a Gunai/Gunditjmara woman, a former Ms NAIDOC and was a young MC at the Deadly in Gippsland 2015 conference.

A highlight of the evening was a cameo poetry performance by Bass Coast Shire councillor and West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation Board member Geoff Ellis.

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AUTUMN is a time for preparing the garden for spring, planting bulbs, cutting perennials and creepers back, pruning trees and if you have deciduous trees, raking up leaves.

Leaves make fantastic compost especially when mixed with grass clippings. Now is also the time to plant winter veggies, according to the members of the Meeniyan Garden Club.

THIS week, the annual NAPLAN testing for students in grades 3, 5, 7 and 9 is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, May 9 to Thursday, May 11.

Students are tested in a number of aspects of literacy and numeracy, with parents receiving a report detailing their children’s results later in the year.

Teens stay in shape LEONGATHA Secondary College Year 9 community fitness class took part in an aqua aerobics class at Leongatha’s SG Splash last week.

“A huge thanks to Mandy for her everlasting enthusiasm and energy and for imparting this onto a group of sceptics,” physical education teacher Linsey Boddy said.

“I think the Year 9s have a new found respect for those who exercise in water, with some red faces and weary bodies at the end of the session.

“Well done to everyone for giving it your best and for taking on new challenges without question.”

Active bunch: Leongatha Secondary College Year 9 community fitness class participated in aqua aerobics at SG Splash last week.

New i30 impresses Edney’s customers EDNEY’S Leongatha welcomed prospective customers to test drive the new reinvented i30 on Friday and Saturday.

Everyone who test drove the i30 went into a draw to win a $500 service voucher with Edney’s.

Customers were overjoyed with how the new i30 drove.

The team at Edney’s was accommodating, helpful and enthusiastic and customers were impressed.

“There were plenty of people who came and test drove the car,” Darryl McGannon said.

“It was constant all day. Customers absolutely loved it and they were surprised about how refined it is and how much it’s changed.

“Most people enjoyed how much smoother and quieter it is. We’re very happy with response.”

Delighted: Edney’s customer Bob Old test drove the new reinvented i30 last Friday at the Leongatha dealership.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, May 9, 2017 - PAGE 11

Employment struggle: Wonthaggi’s Locki Clark is one of many young adults having difficulty finding a job locally.

Jobs crisis

By Jessica Anstice

YOUNG people in South Gippsland are encountering barriers to finding employment.

Poor or costly transport restricts employment opportunities and employers are wary of employing young people who have to make long or complex journeys.

Higher wages payable once a person turns 18 are also hindering opportunities.

Leongatha’s Rhiannon Nicholls said, “No one wants to pay the extra for an 18 year old. The places that actually do need 18 year olds such as the bars, pubs and bottle shops aren’t hiring. It’s such a struggle.”

Leongatha teenager Bec Norman found a job recently despite a delay after preferring not to work in a supermarket.

“I wanted more of a small retail shop job and not hospitality,” she said.

“I applied for a few but the recent one I got I didn’t even apply for.

“It’s not what you know but it’s who you know.”

Leongatha teenager Krishia Sumalinog said, “It’s hard finding a good paying job that will give you good work hours, especially in a town where job opportunities are minimal. If you don’t have the required experience, you won’t be considered for the position.”

Tristain Noble, 19, said finding a job had not been easy.

“I’ve handed out roughly 10 resumes to different businesses around Leongatha but none have gotten back to me since I’m over 18 and now cost full rates,” he said.

“Employers don’t want to hire people our age as they could just hire people who are younger and at minimal rates.

“It’s hard for people who have just finished

school and are trying to start up their new life in the real world when businesses refuse to employ us because of our age.”

Wonthaggi teen Locki Clark agreed there were minimal job opportunities for youth in rural areas.

“It’s actually so difficult to find a job out here.

There is also a lack of hours that are given to young people,” he said.

“It’s much harder also because so many employers or small businesses are looking for a qualified person with many years of experience.

“Finding local employment in a country town can be difficult due to the population compared to the smaller number of businesses within the community.

“This results in teenagers fighting for the same positions that would already have a lot of applications on file.

“Because of this, teenagers are forced to look for a part time job in different towns nearby, which could also become difficult as they need to organise lifts to and from work if they don’t have their probationary licence.”

The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics show Latrobe-Gippsland’s youth unemployment rate was at an alarming 14.6 percent at the end of March 2017, compared to a state average of 9.9 percent.

Eastern Victoria Region MLC and Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Country Schools, Melina Bath, said the State Government needed to do more to help the 6000 young people in Gippsland and the Latrobe Valley.

“A young person looking at our local jobs market at the moment would be hugely disheartened,” she said.

Fellow Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing said the government was, “determined to provide this region with the substantive, positive engagement and support that it deserves, and to invest in services and infrastructure that make a real difference, now and for generations to come.”

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OPINIONS

Letters to the Editor

MP makes promise on WSC

E D I T O R I A L MG news just what Leongatha needed THE future suddenly become a whole lot brighter for Leongatha and South Gippsland, when dairy giant Murray Goulburn (MG) last week announced its Leongatha factory would share in $60 million worth of upgrades.

The Leongatha factory will receive some manufacturing lines and some jobs resulting from the closure of MG’s factories at Rochester, Victoria and Edith Creek, Tasmania.

While the monetary sum and number of jobs to come to Leongatha is still unknown, MG has said Leongatha will share the $60 million with Cobram, so even if Leongatha receives half - $30 million – that is pretty much the equivalent of a new hospital.

In fact, one would be hard pressed to remember a time when Leongatha received that sort of investment since the new hospital was built.

This investment could well spin-off to other businesses in town, possibly requiring the services of local tradespeople in upgrading the factory.

Leongatha and MG suppliers deserve some relief after the turmoil the industry has experienced over the past year, with low milk prices and the controversial clawback policy causing farmers stress and financial hardship.

But that now seems to be all for no reason, given MG has now abandoned the Milk Supply Support Package (MSSP) that led to farmers paying back tens of thousands of dollars last year, and being faced with paying back an average of $130,000 over the next three years.

The whole debacle has been a tumultuous chapter in the history of rural Australia that really should not have happened and could have most likely been avoided by MG not listing on the Australian Stock Exchange and being open with its suppliers and shareholders.

The challenge before the new management is to win back the confidence of its farmers and suppliers of other companies as it could well need extra milk supply once the upgrades at the Leongatha factory are complete.

No doubt this news will inject new confidence in Leongatha’s retail sector and signal the start of an exciting new chapter for the town.

TO everyone who is understandably angry, frustrated and disappointed by the decision to not fund the new senior campus of Wonthaggi Secondary College in the 2017-18 Victorian State Budget.

I’m sorry that my advocacy didn’t pay off in the way I’d hoped in this year’s budget, for a project that we really need to bring to Wonthaggi so that students can learn in modern, secure and fit-for-purpose facilities and be stimulated and inspired by more than the hard work that their teachers and

staff put in.

I will campaign with you and advocate for you and do everything I possibly can to secure this funding from government.

The new school needs to be built and I have redoubled my efforts from when the budget was handed down, to make sure this project remains at the forefront of decision-makers’ minds.

I will continue to work on it, because it needs to be done.

I’m really determined to get us there, and I will work with the school community, the shire council and the area to do what we need to do for the funding to

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

be secured and the new school built.

Harriet Shing, Member for Eastern Victoria Region.

Helping school’s cause I WOULD like to thank The Star newspaper for your support in raising funds for the Bass Coast

Specialist School bus.

Without your write-ups on the event we would not have raised the money that we did.

The amount of money that was raised, although we haven’t got a final figure, is over $20,000.

Thank you so much again for your help and support.

Tony Cuzzupi, Wonthaggi Holden and Toyota.

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

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

VOXPOP! VOX “Have you had any problems with mice and rats on your property?”

“We have bush rats in our ceiling but they’re native so at this stage we haven’t done anything and also because we don’t want other wildlife getting killed.”

Jacqui Welsh, Koonwarra.

“We have a fairly new home in Leongatha so we haven’t had any issues. They’re dirty little things and we hope they don’t visit us.”

Marg Denbrok, Leongatha.

“We’ve had mice on our property so we have put blocks of poison throughout the house to get rid of them.”

Sue Smith, Fish Creek.

“The last few years have been great but we’ve recently started hearing scratching in the roof and walls, so we’ve baited the roof this week.”

Julie Anstice, Koonwarra.

May the Fourth be with you Volunteer Aaron awarded Surprise, surprise: young musicians received tuition of an unusual variety during the South Gippsland Schools Music Program Combined Bands Day at Leongatha Secondary College last Thursday.

The day, May 4, was also Star Wars Day – with May 4th sounding like the iconic Star Wars phrase “May the force be with you”.

To mark the occasion, music program teacher Justin Abicare dressed in a Stormtrooper costume from the Stars Wars film to conduct the band. Source: Facebook.

On the way: Geoff Ellis of Krowera saw this test vehicle at T-for Tyres in Korumburra last Tuesday (May 2). Under the disguise of camouflage detailing and covers, the vehicle sported a Mitsubishi badge on the back.

Cr Ellis – he’s a Bass Coast Shire councillor – also saw the same vehicle in Bass several days before.

Something to whet the appetite of Mitsubishi fans.

MIRBOO North’s Aaron Boscombe-Hill has been recognised for volunteering with people with a disability.

He was named Adult Volunteer of the Year 2017 by Interchange Gippsland recently.

Aaron is a regular Interchange Gippsland recreation volunteer in South Gippsland and Bass Coast, supporting young participants on the Roadies South and HOP South programs.

Roadies is a community based disability support program for teenagers with disabilities in Gippsland that provides opportunities for young people with disabilities to be involved in group based activities.

Roadies has a strong focus on creating opportunities for young people with disabilities and enhances social inclusion and community connection.

Volunteers attend the program and provide peer support to teenagers with disabilities. Teenage volunteers assist Interchange Gippsland participants by encouraging participation and being young leaders on the trips.

Debbie Knight, CEO of Interchange Gippsland, “Aaron has been the quiet achiever of volunteering. As a past young participant with Interchange Gippsland he has returned to us as an adult volunteer for the past four years.

“His support to young participants is invaluable. Aaron has the benefit of experience and understanding, which is greatly valued by the participants he supports and our staff. He always goes that extra mile and is incredibly generous with his time and provides ongoing regular support to our young participants.

“Interchange Gippsland receives regular feedback about how grateful families are for Aaron’s volunteering support.”

Young Volunteer of the Year 2017 was Bridgett Alkemade, a Year 12 student at Lavalla Catholic College, Traralgon.

She volunteers on Interchange Gippsland’s ROADIES Program that services Latrobe City and Baw Baw Shire.

Interchange Gippsland volunteers make a difference to people with disabilities in Gippsland and are always appreciated and cherished by participants, their families and the organisation. They assist Interchange Gippsland enhance social inclusion and help connect the Gippsland community.

People interested in exploring volunteering opportunities with Interchange Gippsland should contact Interchange Gippsland Monday to Friday on 1300 736 765 or email Jenni Rohde, marketing and communication manager on jenni@icg.asn. au to discuss their interest.

Further information on the types of volunteering activities and roles available can be obtained from Interchange Gippsland’s website at www.icg.asn.au.

Ready to help: Aaron BoscombeHill of Mirboo North, Interchange Gippsland’s Adult Volunteer of the Year 2017.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, May 9, 2017 - PAGE 13

Murray Goulburn to inject millions into region Continued from page 1.

The news comes as MG farmers stand to be repaid sums of tens of thousands of dollars each in July as MG aims to mitigate the risk of further milk loss.

Those payments will be made after MG pledged to write down the money it would have sought from farmers via future milk payments.

Retired suppliers will also receive back payments.

All developments were announced last Tuesday, May 2, when MG revealed the results of a review of the company.

The new investment in the Leongatha factory, the relocation of jobs and the additional payments to farmers stand to inject millions of dollars into the economy of Leongatha and broader South Gippsland.

That delighted Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Brenton Williams.

“Hopefully it lightens farmers’ loads a bit and they will spend a few more dollars in the town,” he said.

“It’s been a pretty tough year all round for everyone so every little bit will help.”

Mr Williams welcomed the expansion of the Leongatha factory, which he predicted would grow the town.

“Hopefully Murray Goulburn will have local people do the work on the factory as well,” he said.

An MG spokesperson told The Star, “Leongatha and Maffra remain important components in MG’s milk collection and processing footprint.

“Some production from Rochester and Edith Creek will transfer to Leongatha within the closure timelines provided for affected sites.

“It is expected that additional jobs will be created at Leongatha and we will be exploring redeployment opportunities with MG employees from the impacted sites.

“Overall we will be spending $60 million at Leongatha and Cobram to support the relocation

of manufacturing from sites being closed.”

The future of the Leongatha and Maffra factories had been uncertain for many months, with the prospect of Leongatha losing jobs and Maffra closing.

In a statement, MG said, “MG expects to spend $60 million of capital expenditure to enable the closures, which will be largely funded by maintenance capital expenditure no longer required at the sites. MG will write-down assets of $99 million (post tax $69 million) and expects to incur cash restructuring costs of approximately $37 million (post tax $26 million).”

These costs predominantly comprise redundancy and entitlement payments to impacted employees.

MG’s chief executive Ari Mervis said, “These have been difficult decisions to make, however they are necessary steps on the journey to ensure the future strength and competitiveness of Murray Goulburn.”

Last Tuesday’s news caused Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien to be relieved.

“Gippsland has been very good to Murray Goulburn over the years and these plants (Leongatha and Maffra) will hopefully have a strong future for many years ahead,” he said.

“This is great news for those workers at the plant but also for suppliers who will also welcome the abolition of the Milk Supply Support Program.

“I hope the changes announced today by Murray Goulburn will get the company back on track and see it return to its role as the key driver of Australia’s dairy industry which of course employs so many people in Gippsland and contributes enormously to our local economy.”

Rochester now produces whey powders, bulk cheese and full cream milk powder. Kiewa makes milk and cream cheese, and Edith Creek manufactures UHT milk products (including lactose free), cream and custard. ►Leongatha factory announcement “extremely good news”, says mayor, page 21.

Official greeting: Bass Coast Shire Council held a citizenship ceremony at the Wonthaggi Town Hall last Wednesday. From left, council CEO Paul Buckley, Rebecca Sunderland (United Kingdom), Alison Coleman (United Kingdom), name not supplied, Wilson Otor (Sudan), Zhaolong Lin (China), Jagmohit Singh (India), Ganga Bhandari Thana (Nepal), Ramandeep Singh (India), Thi Ngoc Than Lai (Vietnam), Staffan Hakansson (Sweden), Sripai Retzack (Thailand), Jeaneth Mitchell (Philippines), Bernice Sutherland (New Zealand), Alessandro Ruotolo (Italy), Ah Klay (Myanmar), Jeanine Gagnon (United States) and mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield.

Back pay ‘had to happen’

By Brad Lester INVERLOCH dairy farmer Mick Hughes is happy to know he will receive tens of thousands of dollars from dairy company Murray Goulburn (MG) in July.

MG will pay back the money it took from his business during its controversial clawback policy from June 30 to September 30 last year.

The back payments to farmers were announced

by MG last Tuesday, May 2. Mr Hughes is relieved he won’t have to make further payments in the future.

But despite the budget boost, he said the damage to his business – and the co-operative – could not be undone.

“The scrapping of the MSSP (Milk Supply Support Package) had to happen,” Mr Hughes said.

“It just was not sustainable to keep that up. It was a mistake to do it in the first place.”

He was furious – to put it mildly – that MG directors received a pay rise during the turmoil that devastated the industry last year, while farmers were paid below the cost of production, forcing them to cull herds and staff, and slash fertiliser and feed inputs.

“I was disgusted that we got a pay cut and all the directors got a pay rise,” he said.

“I do not think they earned it, to be honest. It’s very hypocritical.”

To cope with a massive drop in income, Mr Hughes “cut costs everywhere”, postponing capital works and reducing his herd, even farewelling

some of his favourite cows.

Despite the stress of the past year, Mr Hughes said the industry could not afford for MG to collapse as that would leave farmers with an even lower price.

“MG sets the price, there is no doubt about it,” he said.

The Hugheses did consider moving to another company but they learned they would be financially better off remaining, given their milk flow and calving patterns.

Like all farmers, Mr Hughes is looking towards the announcement of the opening season milk price, but not with high hopes.

“We all have a rough idea what it’s going to be,” he said.

MG will maintain its forecast farmgate milk price of $4.96 per kilogram of milk solids for this financial year.

The Star asked Facebook followers what they thought of MG’s news last week. Among the comments were: • Jeanette Breen: “Sad that this had to happen in the first place. Just hope they can get their heads above water and keep going. A great company once and hopefully again soon. Sad for the closures. Bet it was a hard decision to make”; • Wendy Brown: “Good for Leongatha and Maffra, but feel for the employees at Edith Creek, Rochester and Kiewa and the flow on effect on those towns”; and • Trissy MP: “Let’s become a publicly listed company, they said. No one will get hurt, they said.”

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Children discover beauty of music DAVID Paxton from Koonwarra covered the science of sound, wavelengths, pitch, tone, notes and volume at St Laurence’s Primary School at Leongatha last Thursday.

He encouraged students to take risks and enjoy being outside their comfort zone.

“The students loved working collaboratively to create a musical piece and performing as a large group,” principal Kate Dourley said.

Mr Paxton said the session enabled students to experience performing on musical instruments.

“This was particularly valuable as this is our Music to the ears: from left, musician David Paxton with St Laurence’s Primary School, school performance year (a biannual event) and Leongatha, Preps Matti and Natalia last Thursday.

assisted students in understanding how music can change to create mood, drama and effect,” he said.

Students shared their opinion of Mr Paxton’s workshop.

“I liked banging the piano things (marimba),”Alfie said.

“It made a funny noise.

“Dave put Lego men on the keys and we had to bang carefully to make them dance but not fall off.”

Harper’s favourite part was playing the instruments.

Elizabeth enjoyed learning how to play Hot Cross Buns.

Darren Bone takes the stage WELL known Leongatha resident Darren Bone was the guest speaker at the last Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry meeting on Monday night, May 1.

The chamber was intrigued to hear Darren’s life story so far. Darren is legally blind and was born with this disability.

For those chamber members who didn’t know Darren’s story so far, he gave an excellent insight into the obstacles he faces day to day and the way he navigates himself around Leongatha and local businesses.

Darren has endured many ups and downs but the big breakthrough came when he got himself a job.

He now works about eight hours a week helping out at Serafino’s Pizzeria, doing a number of varied jobs.

He said Leongatha and its people had been very kind to him and he was very appreciative of

the help which comes his way.

“I don’t mind at all if people ask if I need help; sometimes I get caught at crossing points and need a little help in getting across the road. Other times I tell them thanks, but I’m okay,” he said.

Two areas which Darren said needed addressing as far as business was concerned were not placing goods or chairs and tables in front of stores, but on the street or gutter side of the pavement.

He was also concerned with the tactile footpath indentations near the town centre roundabout put in by VicRoads which he said were inadequate as they did not allow for a straight crossing of the street.

In another busy meeting for the chamber, a dinner meeting at Bair’s Hotel, other topics discussed were the follow up on the Leongatha Railway Station ideas fair, new initiatives for the Daffodil Festival, the Lennie Gwyther statue placement, Mother’s Day promotion and the possibility of having an open day in the Leongatha Industrial Estate.

Welcome: special guest Darren Bone, centre, is thanked for his talk by his employer Mandy Truscio of Serafino’s Pizzeria and Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Brenton Williams, right.

Leongatha Community House News THIS is Neighbourhood House Week!

The theme for the week is ‘Belonging’ and we hope all people who use the house feel they belong here.

If you aren’t sure about the work of Leongatha Community House, please visit at any time during this important week to find out more about the staff and volunteers, what we do and how we do it.

A special event this week is our Author’s Talk and Book Signing on Friday, May 12 at 6.30pm.

Paul Hendry, local author of a newly-published thriller titled Payback, will share some of the challenges and joys of getting his novel published. Light refreshments will be provided, and copies of the book will be available for purchase at a cost of $35. Please RSVP for catering purposes.

We’re excited to begin Tai Chi for Health ses-

sions on Tuesday, May 16 at 10.30am. The sessions will cost $5 and are suitable for women and men of all ages, with a specific focus on improving strength and balance.

For more health benefits, why not join the Meditation and Mindfulness sessions on Mondays at 5.30pm. Cost is $18, and you’ll need to bring a pillow and blanket to help keep you comfortable through the session.

There’s an extra treat for our scrapbooking friends this week – an all-day event on Saturday, May 13! Come for the whole day (9am to 4pm) or for a few hours. All are welcome to join the fun. Entry fee is $10 and remember to bring your lunch if you’re staying all day.

If you have a few hours in your week which you could use to volunteer at the house, contact coordinator Eunice Donovan on 5662 3962 or email office@leongathacommunityhouse.org.au

Milpara Community House news HAPPY Neighbourhood House Week!

We are really fortunate to have a number of community houses in our area not just in Korumburra but also Leongatha, Foster, Venus Bay, Inverloch, Wonthaggi, Bass, Corinella and Lang Lang.

Each brings people together to connect, learn and contribute through social, educational, recreational and support activities.

We love the quote ‘If you’ve been to one neighbourhood house, you’ve been to one neighbourhood house’.

Each is unique because each responds to their community’s needs, doing with rather than doing for. So this week drop in and find out what it’s all about.

To celebrate the week, May 8 to 14, we have a variety of come and try sessions. Please book your seat. Tuesday, Wills and Power of Attorney, Retirement and Aged Care Accommodation

Information Session.

Wednesday is ‘Money’ Information Session and Milpara Singers come and try session.

Thursday come and try creative writing or home produce cooking. Friday come and try Playgroup.

In other house news, we have Cindy from Affirm Your Power running two children’s workshops on Saturday, May 20. For eight to 12 year olds we have a morning session Mindfulness, Resilience and Gratitude – Life Skills for Kids.

Through discussion, fun exercises and reflection, children will learn techniques to empower themselves in the face of life’s challenges.

For children aged five to seven years we have Mindfulness for Little Ones, a class that teaches children self-awareness and presence through a series of exercises, including breathe awareness and yoga.

For bookings call Milpara 5655 2524.

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PE class: Sebastian Borg from St Laurence’s Primary School played a game of dodge ball with students from different primary schools across the region at the Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s Grade 6 activity day last Thursday.

Grade 6s discover college GRADE 6 students from across thee region spent last Thursday at Mary MacKillop College,, Leongatha.

They toured through the school and participatedd in such classes as physit ties, cal education, English, maths, science and humanities, as well as games and activities.

“We were thrilled to welcome Grade 6 studentss from 15 schools across p of Mary MacKillop pal South Gippsland to our annual activity day,” principal College David Leslie said. o oughout the day, pro“Students engaged in a number of activities throughout h Year 7 at Mary hat viding them with an opportunity to experience what MacKillop College is like.”

Right, Fun and games: Kuga Heenan from fr St Joseph’s Primary School Wonthaggi joinedd in on a game of dodge ball at the Mary MacKillopp College Grade 6 activity day last Thursday.

Bonding time: from left, St Laurence’s Primary School students Zac and Bella and Bella’s grandparent Connie Licciardello played on iPads at special persons and grandparents day at the school last Friday.

VIP day at St Laurence’s ST Laurence’s Primary School had a very exciting and busy morning last Friday.

“The grandparents were willing to share their experiences of schooling in the past and participate with their grandchildren in a range of learning activities.

Students invited their grandparents and special “The senior children shared their coding sesfriends to the Leongatha school for a liturgy, a sion while the juniors practiced maths and created tour, activities and morning tea. lists of attributes that could be used to describe Children introduced classmates to their visi- people. tors and showed visitors projects they have been “The Grade 3 and 4 students interviewed working on in class. grandparents to further inform their learning about They may have been separated by two genera- our community. tions, but the grandparents were happy to go back “Catholic Education Week is celebrating Unity to school. in Diversity and this was clear in our grandparents “The students and staff were delighted with the and special friends who come from a wide range number of grandparents who were able to come of backgrounds, generations, employment areas and share time today in our school,” principal and experiences.

Kate Dourley said.

“Yet all were united in their love for the young people of today and to support their education.

“Events such as this are wonderful community connectors and we enjoyed sharing our school with our visitors.”

Right, Tour time: St Laurence’s Primary School student Blake gave his grandparents Marg and Richard Denbrok a tour of his Leongatha school last Friday.

Below, Class insight: St Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha, students Sienna and Montana gave their visitors Bec Kranen and Peter Poletti an insight on what they do in class last Friday.

A taste of science: St Laurence Primary School student Jorja, Tarwin Valley Primary School student Astrid and St Joseph’s Primary School Korumburra student Haylee met each other in science class at the Mary MacKillop College Grade 6 activity day last Thursday.

St Joseph’s Korumburra heralds open day success ST Joseph’s Korumburra held an open day on Thursday for prospective families for 2018.

the school and to join in activities in the classrooms,” principal of St Joseph’s Korumburra Michelle Charlton said.

“Our grades 4 and 5 students provided morning “The open morning was very successful with a tea in their learning area for parents, which was prelarge number of parents coming through for a tour of pared and served by the students.”

Children starting Prep next year had the opportunity to tour throughout the school and get an insight of what school is like.

Class time: St Joseph’s Grade 1 students Georgia and Amity practiced their writing skills by writing about when their grandparents and spe- Writing fun: St Joseph’s Grade 1 students cial people visited them at school earlier in the Ben and Armaan practised their writing skills in class last Thursday. week.

Unity celebrated: Wonthaggi’s St Joseph’s Primary School grade 3/4 students, front, from left, Mia Dugard, Scarlett Jaeger and Nate Shield-Strong started their day last Friday with a special prayer session as part of Catholic Education Week. Students made special little people that represented their heritage and coloured in the flag of that country.

Teacher Toni Moser said the prayer session reflected the theme of education week, Unity in Diversity.

Diversity.

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Bus dream comes true

By Brad Lester

residents have a new way of getting out of the towns.

VENUS Bay and Tarwin Lower are lovely places to be, but now

A mini bus is available for community use thanks to fundraising by the volunteers of the Venus Bay, Tarwin Lower and Dis-

Kicking goals: the Venus Bay, Tarwin Lower and District Men’s Shed have finally reached their goal of buying a bus to service the community. From left are men’s shed members, Peter McGovan, Brian Hetherton, Colin West (driving), Doug Grigg, Ronald Wilmann and Roger Watkin.

trict Men’s Shed.

The shedders received a good deal on a secondhand mini bus from Wonthaggi Toyota and have labelled it the Bus Around Town – or BAT Mobile.

The bus was sought to overcome the absence of public transport in the ageing community.

The men’s shed’s David Miller said, “We have sufficient members already beyond what we thought we would have had at around 12 months of operation, so that has secured the financial viability of the bus.

“The men’s shed also has a written undertaking that the bus will be financially supported for three years to cover registration and the like.”

Mr Miller said the average age of people in Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay was 65, with many residents retired and in need of transport.

Men’s shed member Colin West knows of four women who returned to Melbourne after their partners died because they could not drive and were isolated without public transport.

The bus runs between Venus Bay and Wonthaggi every Thursday, enabling peo-

ple to enjoy a social outing, shop and attend appointments.

The bus leaves Venus Bay at 10.30am, picking up passengers at the Venus Bay Community Centre, the postal boxes in Venus Bay’s commercial precinct, Tarwin Lower (near the hall) and arriving in the Woolworths carpark at Wonthaggi, where it will leave at 2.30pm.

If patronage warrants, a second round trip to Wonthaggi may be conducted and a run to Leongatha is proposed.

“If there is a lady or bloke who can’t walk very far, then they only have to say so and we can pick them up,” Mr West said.

Mr Miller added, “A lot of people will use this for a social outing rather than shopping because until we have bought a trailer, which we intend to do, there is not going to be much room for people and their shopping.

“People can go over to Wonthaggi, have lunch and a glass of wine, and not worry about driving.”

The bus is also available for the public to hire and Tarwin Lower Garden Club has already arranged outings.

“One family visiting the area took the bus to the Prom for the day and another

group booked the bus for a winery tour,” Mr West said.

Men’s shed members took the bus on its first outing, enjoying a weekend away to Lakes Entrance.

The 12 seater bus can be driven by a driver with a car licence.

Men’s shed fundraising at the Unify heavy music festivals in Tarwin Lower contributed substantially to the cost of the bus.

While owned by the men’s shed, the bus is overseen by a separate committee and regular users are asked to pay an annual membership fee of $100.

Clubs and community groups pay an annual fee of $30 and an additional fee of $100 per day, plus refueling. The bus is also available for private hire for $100 per day, plus fuel.

State Government grants will now be sought by the men’s shed to extend the shed to include storage for the bus, a lawn mower and other equipment.

To book the bus or volunteer as a driver, phone 0487 543 632. Sponsors are also being sought to help with ongoing costs and will be rewarded with promotional stickers on the bus.

Seniors party for club’s 52nd birthday HALF a century on, the seniors of Inverloch and district still know how to put on a good show.

The members of Warrawee Seniors Club celebrated their 52nd birthday yesterday (Monday), with entertainment provided by singer Brendan Scott, followed by the all time favourite, afternoon tea.

The clubrooms in A’Beckett Street offer activities for the over 50s seven days a week and there is no sign of this friendly bunch slowing down – even if members are aged up to their nineties.

“All of our activities do not get terribly serious. We really play for fun,” president Marjorie Ford said.

“We have a good talk before we start.

We’re definitely about social interaction as well as the activities we provide. We all love this club. We would be lost without it, espe-

cially the people who have lost their partner and live alone.”

There’s a social afternoon on Mondays, followed by line dancing in the evening.

Tuesday afternoons is time for Mah Jong.

Wednesday is a busy day, with tai chi, ladies fitness and indoor bowls.

Fun and games is a feature of Thursdays, with table tennis, snooker and pool.

Drop in cards and games are held on Friday.

Indoor bowls returns on Saturdays and on Sunday afternoons, it’s table tennis and pool.

Drop in during any activity and you will be made welcome.

Once or twice a month there is live musical entertainment and movies are often shown on a big screen. A large stage caters for performances and two large pool tables are the scenes of much banter.

Activities cost just $2 a session and there

is an annual subscription is just $5.

With 130 paid up members, newcomers are sure to find someone with something in common. Members hail from Inverloch, Wonthaggi, Cape Paterson, Leongatha South and Venus Bay. “It’s a pretty diverse group,” Ms Ford said.

The club began as a social group in 1964 and officially became a club in 1965.

After substantial fundraising, the club was helped by the former Woorayl Shire Council in 1968, when the council gave the current land and built the first part of the hall, which has been extended twice since.

The name ‘Warrawee’ is believed to have Aboriginal origins and could possibly mean ‘meeting place’ or ‘stop here’.

New members are welcome and can phone secretary Joan Garlick on 0417 541 170 to find out more.

Ageing gracefully: front, from left, Warrawee Seniors Club president Marjorie Ford, member Dawn Jolly and treasurer Helen Roberts, with fellow members of the Inverloch club, ahead of an indoor bowls session.

The group celebrated its 52nd birthday yesterday (Monday).

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Sweet shopping spree in Leongatha FANCY a cake with all the trimmings, some beautiful clothing, a new hairstyle, or perhaps something practical like a

of Commerce and Industry’s Mother’s Day Maybe you can splurge out on all four; promotion.

Make a purchase at any participating chamber especially if you win the $200 in vouchers, on offer courtesy of the Leongatha Chamber member store (look for posters on the windows or in store) and if your name is drawn out first this Saturday morning, then you have won!

This year you can spend your $200 at either Hair Bairs, Shan’s Lingerie and Leisure, Sweet Life Cakes or Cafe or Phone Rite; or break up

Fitbit band?

the $200 and share your winnings around at more than one store.

Mother’s Day arrives this Sunday, May 14 and is a timely reminder to think about how you will spoil her for all the deeds she does over the course of a lifetime.

Support your local towns when it comes to shopping and your spending will help Leongatha thrive and keep jobs in the local area.

Nextra has it all: Leongatha’s Nextra newsagency staff member Nicole Whiteside encourages customers to drop by and view the wonderful Mother’s Day display in store.

Inspiring Mother’s Day displays at Nextra AN opportunity to think about how you will treat your Mum for all the deeds she does is just around the corner with Mothers’s Day this weekend.

Sunday, May 14 is the date so if you are planning to buy mum something special, your chance is this week.

“We have a huge range of gift ideas in store,” Nextra Newsagency, Leongatha, employee Nicole Whiteside said.

Purchase any greeting card and you could win a white gold diamond and a 2.7 carat pink tour-

maline necklet valued at $2380.

If you are looking for a present for your mum this Mother’s Day, don’t forget to check out the huge range of gifts on display now.

There are plenty of great ideas to show mum just how much she means to you.

There’s the ever-popular range of Darrell Lea sweets including Mother’s Day bags, pretty coffee mugs, decorative cards, as well as many other keepsakes for mums, aunties, nans, grandmas and grandmothers too.

Make this one the best one ever by visiting Nextra Newsagency in Leongatha.

Indulge, you deserve it: Jodie Clarkson from Sweet Life Cafe and Cakes is just one of four businesses where you could put your $200 winning voucher to good use should you win the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Mother’s Day prize.

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Find a sense of belonging at Leongatha Community House LEONGATHA Community House is – like all community houses, community centres or neighbourhood houses – a place where residents of the local community can find support, assistance and a sense of belonging.

Leongatha Community House is one of more than 350 neighbourhood houses across Victoria providing services to local communities.

It is a place where people of all abilities, backgrounds and ages can come together to meet, talk, make friends, develop new skills, transition to work and further study – or simply just sit with the local paper and a cuppa.

In 2016 the house celebrated its 35th year of operation. Over that time, hundreds of residents have found welcome and have discovered a variety of ways to improve the quality of their lives. Operating at 16 Bruce Street in Leongatha, the house is a hive of activity and has a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

Coordinator Eunice Donovan said, “Leongatha Community House is your community house and it’s important that everything we do reflects the needs and interests of Leongatha’s residents.

“We work hard to ensure important principles like respect, equity, empowerment, and community partici-

pation are put in place within the community house.

“Each week, we run about 20 different groups, classes, or activities, involving approximately 100 people. There’s always something different happening - from fun activities involving crafts, through to support groups for women who’ve survived domestic violence and for people living with chronic pain, through to accredited training courses, through to spirituality and emotional growth – and there’s always something new to respond to. The work is very rewarding and a lot of fun.”

Like most not-for-profit community organisations, Leongatha Community House depends on volunteers.

It is governed by a volunteer committee of management, and another pool of volunteers supports the dayto-day operations of the community house.

“Our volunteers fill many roles. They govern the organisation; they offer skills and experience as tutors for classes and workshops; they provide administrative support; they help prepare for classes and workshops; and they help with the myriad small tasks - dusting, washing dishes, sweeping verandas – needed to keep the house clean and tidy,” Eunice said.

Volunteers are always needed at Leongatha Community House. If you would like to become involved in your community house, contact Eunice on 5662 3962 or email office@leongathacommunityhouse.org.au

Social place: a scene from the popular community lunches held by the Corinella and District Community House.

Make a difference at Corinella centre VOLUNTEERS now have a chance to be 27th annual June Art Show over the Queen’s Birthat the heart of the Corinella community. day long weekend.

The Corinella and District Community House is seeking volunteers to help in a variety of roles at the centre for at one day a week – or two days if they prefer.

From assisting at the front desk and tidying up, to answering phones and taking bus bookings, there are many fulfilling roles for volunteers.

The centre is open from 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday, and volunteers will always be accompanied by other friendly helpers.

“We have computer courses and classes in mosaic and art, book club and tai chi lessons. There’s even a lunch every Thursday for a gold coin donation,” centre president Coral Smith said.

The community is invited to attend the centre’s

Opening with a nibbles event at 7pm on Friday, June 10, the show will be open from 10am to 4pm daily over the long weekend.

Artworks by local artists and creators from further afield will be exhibited, with judges always commenting the show is one of the best they attend. Works will be for sale.

Every month, the centre displays an artist’s work on a wall, and welcomes artists to take part in lessons led by a professional art, self help art classes and a social gathering of artists.

“We also have a food pantry for people feeling it a bit tough, with no questions asked,” Ms Smith said.

To find out more, contact the centre on 5678 0777.

Spotlight on volunteers EVERY volunteer will say they don’t give their time and energy for recognition, but a new photography competition has thrust them into the spotlight.

The Catch a Volunteer in Action Photography Competition features photographs of the region’s volunteers lending a hand.

An exhibition of works was held at the Inverloch Community Hub last night (Monday) and the entries will again be shown this Thursday, May 11, at Manna Gum Community House, Station Road, Foster from 5-6.30pm.

The exhibition celebrates the contribution volunteers make to the region and is supported by Bass Coast Shire Council, South Gippsland Shire Council and Volunteering Victoria.

Categories include: longest serving volunteer, funniest image of a volunteer, youngest volunteer and the most volunteers in the image.

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Advise your fellow citizens DO you like being in the know?

Are you passionate about South Gippsland and feel as though you have a lot to offer the community?

If so, then volunteering at the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau could be for you.

The bureau is the go to place for people wanting to learn about the region’s tourism attractions and community groups, as well for advice about difficult matters, such as disputes with neighbours and securing better deals on utilities.

People can learn about accommodation, consumer affairs, education and training, family and personal matters, health, leisure and recreation activities, legal matters, transport and youth issues.

Bureau treasurer Jan Byrne said, “If you do not know where to go, then come in and ask us.”

People can access photocopying and fax services, and also use computers and the internet for free for up to 30 minutes.

Volunteers are required to answer phone calls and respond to visitors’ enquiries, and will typically complete a three hour shift weekly.

They can also organise brochures, complete rosters and join the committee if they wish.

“It’s about talking to people when they come in and steering them in the right direction,” Ms

Byrne said.

“We are like a bit of a family because we all know each other and it’s good to know what is going on in the community.”

The bureau is also Leongatha’s visitor information centre, with many brochures about the region’s attractions. Locals will even be surprised about what they will find.

“We tell people what to see in the surrounding area,” volunteer Dorothy Potter said.

Ms Byrne added, “For some people just coming through, we tell them where is a good place to have coffee.

“For people who have got some serious problems, we can lend a listening ear.”

From July to August, the bureau offers tax help and year round, maintains a community directory of contacts for community groups.

All volunteers receive training via Community Information and Support Victoria, conducted one day a week for six weeks.

The bureau is open seven days a week: 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday, 10am to 2pm Saturday and 11am to 3pm Sunday.

Enjoys her role: Pam McAlister, co-team leader at The Salvation Army’s Thrift Shop in To find out more, phone the bureau on 5662 Leongatha, welcomes new volunteers.

2111 or see the website www.sgcab.org.au or on Facebook: Sth Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau Inc.

Have fun with Salvos

IF YOU are going to volunteer, you may as well have a ball doing so.

Helpful pair: South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau volunteer Dorothy Potter (left) and treasurer Jan Byrne welcome more volunteers to the bureau, located within Leongatha Memorial Hall complex, corner McCartin Street and Michael Place, Leongatha.

Discover the benefits of Milpara MILPARA Community House this week celebrates National Volunteers Week and Neighbourhood House Week.

Volunteers help with administration, garden maintenance, and foodbank assistance. The house has more than 40 volunteers annually and the number of hours would be worth around $100,000.

House coordinator Jenni Kerrie said, “Volunteers share their experiences with us and keep us in the loop of what is happening in our town.

“For a community house, this is absolutely essential to being able to offer what the community wants, needs and is asking for.”

Check Milpara’s website and/or Facebook page for sessions being held this week.

Milpara offers many options for learning, skill development, personal development, health and wellbeing, staff training and professional development.

Milpara promotes lifelong learning and offers many choices: learning guitar, tai chi, yoga, embroidered cards, jewellery beading techniques, computer skills, language and literacy, numeracy, blacksmithing, first aid, food handling, mah jong, creative writing, photography, adult tap dancing, breadmaking, flower arranging, social singing, work skills and more.

By attending classes, participants also learn communication, team work, self-management, planning and organising and other valuable employability skills are also developed.

For job seekers, return to workers, school leavers and students searching for learning options, Milpara offers Training Information Pathways Service (TIPS) available for free. Make an appointment to

meet with staff.

Milpara is one of seven Gippsland Learn Local Organisations offering this service to help people find the pathway to their preferred future in employment, training or learning.

For information about what Milpara Community House has to offer, call 5655 2524.

That is just what the team at The Salvation Army’s Thrift Shop in Leongatha offers.

Co-team leader Pam McAlister is inviting prospective volunteers to phone the army’s Leongatha headquarters on 5662 6400 to find out more.

“We need as many volunteers as we can,” she said.

“Volunteers can help with sorting of goods, pricing and just making sure the shop is tidy. They can also help out at the front counter.”

Goods received for sale are sorted at the rear of the Bair Street shop and displayed, with unneeded items sent to The Salvation Army in Melbourne for distribution to the army’s chain of thrift stores.

Co-team leader Helen Clapton said the benefits of volunteering were many.

“You get to meet people and interact with others,” she said.

Pam added, “It’s very community minded and the other side of it is that you are helping people who can’t afford to buy new clothes. It’s really a community shop.”

The store stocks clothes and toys through to furniture and books, with even a selection of mattresses to choose from.

“Sometimes when wives and children have to leave their houses through family violence, they can come in here and find a bed or table and chairs, and if we’ve got them, then the Salvation Army picks up the bill,” Pam said.

The store re-opened on Saturday, after alterations to the store improved the layout, better showcasing products and offering easier access for prams and wheelchairs.

Goods are displayed according to category and the range is impressive.

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MOUSE STRIFE Mice and rats on the rampage THE cold weather is creeping in and so too it seems are some very pesky rodents.

So long: Travis Dixon caught this mouse in Wonthaggi.

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South Gippsland Pest Control, which received at least 100 calls a day all summer about spiders and insects, is now busy with calls for help to rid South Gippslanders are being driven crazy with businesses, homes, farm sheds, offices and schools the invasion of mice and rats. of rodents.

Just check out the comments on this issue on The South Gippsland Pest Control owners Jake and Star’s Facebook page that has reached 8835 people Adam Norton said with the colder weather coming in and more than 180 comments from people all round a lot earlier than other years, so too the mice and rats the region, from Leongatha to Wonthaggi, Bena, are looking for warmer places to locate.

Meeniyan, Korumburra, Kilcunda, Fish Creek, Last week the business received calls from people Wattle Bank and Traralgon. in Leongatha, Wonthaggi, Phillip Island, Foster and Some of the comments were: Moe who have never had a problem with mice in Joan Asquith Munday: “Big problem here on their home before. farm in Wonthaggi. Bill got bitten three times last The Nortons maintain the mice are really bad at week by a mouse resulting in antibiotics and Tetanus the moment. injection.”

Some people are saying they have tried Ally France-Kensey: “We’ve caught three in our everything and contacted the Nortons as they were house in Korumburra so far! Can still hear them in getting nowhere. the roof at night! I’ve heard if you cut open a tube of While peanut butter in the mousetrap is worth a toothpaste and put it in the roof or wall, they’ll eat it try when it comes to ridding your property of rats and and die! I put one up there today. Fingers crossed!” mice, it really is best to call in the experts.

Heather Sullivan: “We have had a rat (or rats) in As to why there is an increased number of rodents, the roof that chewed through our water pipes causing CSIRO issued warnings in January that last year’s a massive amount of damage. There were at least five wet spring may have created the ideal conditions different sections that were chewed through, result- warm weather and a bumper harvest - for a mouse ing in water pouring through cupboards, light fittings plague in Victoria. and a smoke detector. So far it has cost us nearly Researcher Steve Henry said farmers should be $2000 in plumbers and electrician bills. And guess spraying their fields to limit the number of mice. what? RACV doesn’t cover this in our insurance pol“We’ve had probably one of the wettest springs icy - surprise, surprise! We have put a large number on record and that’s led to a terrific harvest, so that of different baits in the roof cavity, some traps and means that there’s probably a lot more food in the have three electromagnetic devices running. Fingers system than there is in normal years,” he said. crossed!”

“And with a milder summer, the mice can Melissa Glasgow: “Yep in Bena. We have never continue breeding.” had mice like this year!! Lucky with three indoor He suggested mice populations could reach cats they don’t get to stay in here very long!!” plague proportions in autumn.

Skye Brodie: “They are in my house in Leongatha! Makes me feel so sick! Have to disinfect everything before I use it, even when cooking! So frustrating!”

Michelle Allen: “One headless at the front door.

Both dead thanks to our cat.”

Rebecca Arnason: “Have mice and driving me crazy as I can’t seem to get rid of them.”

Melissa Grieve: “Yep, had them in the barn, have bait everywhere at Wattle Bank.”

Rebecca Easey: “Lots and lots and lots of bait!!!!

And they eat it and still we see them, so there must be LOTS of them.”

Maree Chesterfield: “I caught six mice in three days. I’m just outside Korumburra.”

Koby Dennison, Sharon Dennison: “Just shut the door and pretend it’s not happening.”

Mezcal Manners: “Heaps in Leongatha South.

We have two cats sorting it out.”

Jacque Telfer: “Yes and house stinks of mice poo.”

The Star has been hearing reports from local residents and farmers about increased numbers of mice and rats.

Even the members of The South Gippsland Shire Brass Band were astounded to notice their bar fridge in Leongatha was damaged by a rat last week, leaving beer warm at the end of a thirst-provoking rehearsal.

The cheeky rodent also nibbled on the band’s biscuit

Australia’s worst mouse plague in 1993 caused an estimated damage bill of $96 million to the cropping and livestock industries, with the rodents also chewing through vehicles, buildings and electrical insulation.

Twice as lucky: Bernadine Brullo told The Star’s Facebook page: “I was surprised when I managed to catch two in one trap!! I find these traps work the best! I got them a few years ago at Safeway. They are easy to set and easy to dispense dead mouse ... or mice.”

Reliable: Adelyn (Joy) and Trevor Park have successfully run SWAT Pest Management Services for the past eight years.

Exterminate unwanted pests SPIDERS, rats and mice beware; the SWAT Pest Management Services team is creeping up on you.

The SWAT team led by Adelyn and Trevor Park along with Jeff and Jake, are here to help you with all your creepy crawly problems in the house, ready to take action before these pests can do any more damage.

Chewing through electrical wires in the roof or munching on water polypipe, these rats and mice can do untold damage in the house and it will cost the earth to fix.

The cost of a visit by the SWAT team is your insurance against letting these pests take over, which tends to get worse this time of year for

rats and mice. Once the weather turns cold into the house they go, usually settling in the roof and warming up next to the insulation.

Not to mention keeping you awake all night with the persistent scratching on the roof and walls.

The family owned and operated business has worked hard to build the business into what it is today.

Trevor, Jeff and Jake are here to help you with all your pest control needs, servicing Gippsland and surrounding areas including Pakenham, Cranbourne, Narre Warren, Latrobe Valley and more.

Call Adelyn (Joy) Park for any assistance or bookings on 0447 538 138.

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Mayor’s message Cr Ray Argento

THIS week I’d like to discuss two issues that are particularly close to my heart: the dairy industry and volunteering.

The recent announcement by Murray Goulburn that our manufacturing facility in Leongatha will remain in operation following their Asset and Footprint Review is extremely good news.

The announcement will be a weight off the shoulders of its employees and associated businesses.

An even bigger relief is the forgiveness of the Milk Supply Support Package which will reduce a lot of the financial pressure that was placed on those farmers who supply Murray Goulburn.

It removes the repayment of funds overpaid as a result of the retrospective milk price cuts.

With around 425 dairy farms in South Gippsland the industry is a major contributor to the local economy, as it has been for well over 100 years.

It’s been said that if our dairy farmers are doing well we all do well. Murray Goulburn has long been a large employer of local people with flow-on employment in a range of South Gippsland businesses.

While there will be still some industry-wide adjustments to come, these decisions are hopefully a step closer to better times ahead.

This week is National Volunteer Week, a time to recognise all those people who contribute to the fabric of communities across the nation.

Small towns, like those dotted across our shire, would not continue to exist as vibrant, vital communities without volunteers.

In fact, South Gippsland is extremely fortunate to have one of the highest rates of volun-

Grants back volunteers VOLUNTEERS in McMillan are among nearly 100,000 volunteers across Australia benefiting from $10 million in Federal Government grants to support community organisations.

• Korumburra Cricket Club, $5000 for heating/cooling, outdoor teering across the state. Every day many people furniture and equipment; • Nerrena Cricket Club, $5000 take the time to contribute to making South for first aid and safety, kitchen apGippsland a safer, better place to live and enjoy. pliances and gardening; I know I speak for all in the community when I • Port Franklin Public Hall, say we are truly thankful. $4389 for tools; There are many reasons why a person may • Wonthaggi Cricket Club, choose to volunteer. For me personally it was Minister for Social Services $1357 for kitchen appliances; the desire to give a little back and help someone Christian Porter last week an• Tarwin Lower and District at their time of most need. Being a CFA volun- nounced 2700 community organiCommunity Health Centre, $5000 teer has enabled me to meet many likeminded sations would benefit from a grant for computer equipment; individuals with common interests from all to support the work of volunteers.

• Leongatha RSL, $6299 for fuel walks of life.

McMillan MP Russell Broadcosts, volunteer training, computer • McMillan MP South Gippsland Shire Council has more bent said the government’s investequipment and kitchen appliances; Russell Broadbent. than 900 volunteers assisting in delivering its ment in communities was deliver• South Gippsland Hospital, many services throughout the shire: from being ing vital support to McMillan’s $2220 for volunteer training, kitchpart of a committee through to delivering meals small community organisations, which help many en appliances, outdoor furniture, screening of volvulnerable citizens. on wheels. unteers; “The Volunteer Grants will assist 53 groups in Many of our staff members can often be seen • Wonthaggi Genealogy, $4000 for computer volunteering in their communities too. Fifty- our electorate,” he said. equipment; “The grants of between $1000 and $5000 enable seven per cent of council staff volunteer, on av• Milpara Community House, Korumburra, McMillan’s organisations to better support their $2420 for volunteer screening costs, first aid and erage giving 14 hours per month.

Fostering the next generation of volunteers volunteers by purchasing much-needed equipment, safety; • Gippsland Farmer Relief, Mirboo North, $5000 to be contributors rather than spectators will be training and transport.

“From May 8 is National Volunteer Week, when for reimbursement of fuel costs and office equipment; the challenge in the future, with those claiming we acknowledge the important work of our volun• Toora and District Family History Group, to be time poor and too busy not necessarily unteers and their organisations in building stronger $2575 for computer equipment, reimbursement of derstanding the rewards that volunteering can communities. fuel costs, volunteer training; bring.

“The energy, expertise and time our volunteers • Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association, $1300 for Encouragingly, while the rate of volunteer- give to our community supports those most in need ing among young adults remains lower than for and represents what Australian communities are all reimbursement of fuel costs and volunteer transport costs; other age groups, the rate for 18 to 24 year olds about – giving a helping hand.

• Wonthaggi Woodcrafters, $1900 for first aid increased from 16 percent in 1995 to 27.1 per“I’m glad to see that our local organisations will and safety; cent in 2010. have this support to continue their valuable work.”

• Welshpool Basketball Association, $1140, I hope that those who volunteer take NationGrant recipients in South Gippsland were: cleaning items; al Volunteer Week as an opportunity to discuss • Korumburra City Soccer Club, $4000 for com• Welshpool Recreation Reserve, $5000 for heatthe benefits of their contribution to someone yet puter equipment, kitchen appliances; ing/cooling; • Grants Only Group, Tarwin Lower, $1500 for to experience the rewards. I also invite people to • Australian Volunteer Coast Guard, Port Welshview the Catch a Volunteer in Action Exhibition reimbursement of fuel costs; pool, $4800 for electronic equipment and tools; and • Venus Bay, Tarwin Lower and District Men’s at Manna Gum Community House in Foster on • Fish Creek Community Garden, $3000 for Shed, $5000 for storage; Thursday. tools.

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Aussie pledge: new citizens and officials at South Gippsland Shire Council’s citizenship ceremony last Wednesday. Front, from left, Adriana van Leeuwen, Julia Mahne, Vismaay Biju, Isabel Biju, Bindhu Lonappan and Thi Tan Tran. Middle, Joseph O’Meara, Gaurav Rai, Adele Sterland, Jim White, Matthew Baldwin and Cr Lorraine Brunt. Back, mayor Cr Ray Argento, Ikwinder Dhillon, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien and Cr Don Hill.

South Gippsland reflects the world NEW residents from India and Ireland officially become Australians at South Gippsland Shire Council’s citizenship ceremony in Leongatha last Wednesday.

Twelve citizens took the oath and were congratulated by mayor Cr Ray Argento and Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, who noted people born in Australia “had won the lottery of life”.

Mr O’Brien read a message from Australian Immigration Minister Pe-

ter Dutton, which stated “people of all backgrounds and religions strengthen our country”.

Council staff always go the extra mile to make such ceremonies special occasions for new citizens, their families and friends, and last Wednesday again invited the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band to play a selection of national songs, including the national anthem Advance Australia Fair, and decorated a table with Australian books and native animal soft toys.

The new citizens were Ikwinder

Dhillon of Leongatha (formerly of India); Matthew Baldwin of Korumburra (formerly of United Kingdom); Bindhu Lonappan and daughters Vismaay and Isabel Biju of Leongatha (formerly of India); Gaurav Rai of Korumburra (formerly of India); Joseph O’Meara of Leongatha (formerly of Ireland); Adriana van Leeuwen and daughter Julia Mahne of Mount Eccles (from The Netherlands via South Africa); Thi Tan Tran of Korumburra (formerly of Vietnam); and Adele Sterland of Hazel Park (formerly of England).

Life milestone: Jim White of Arawata (fourth from right) became an Australian last Wednesday after 69 years in Australia. He was surrounded by family and friends, from left, Mietta van Dam, Amelia Harrison, Eamonn O’Farrell-White, Robert Harrison, Angus Harrison, Miriam Harrison, Hilary Harrison, Sarah White, Craig Jackson, Bronwyn Wheeler and Tony Quinn.

Citizen 69 years in the making JIM White was the only member of his family not to be an Australian citizen.

After 69 years in the country, the Arawata resident thought he had better fix that situation and at last Wednesday’s citizenship ceremony in Leongatha, he took the oath of citizenship.

Born in England in 1930, he came to Australia with his family in 1948.

“I felt I was Australian the day I landed. It was assumed then that if you were a Pom, you would also be an Australian,” he said.

A change of law in the 1970s meant that without taking the pledge of citi-

zenship, Mr White was considered an alien, despite having voted and paid taxes for many years, and marrying an Australian, the late Mahdi.

“I was the only alien in the family so for my family I thought I had better do it,” he said.

Mr White has led a diverse life, working as a projectionist for Hoyts Cinemas in Melbourne, the Tivoli theatre and on a sheep farm near Bendigo.

He worked with Victoria Police, the Army Department, Canberra Repertory Theatre, and the ABC in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane producing radio and television programs for 17 years,

before returning to Melbourne to lecture in media studies at Swinburne and Rusden colleges.

He retired fulltime to Arawata in 1989, and now volunteers twice a week at Hillside and Alchera aged care hostels in Korumburra and enjoys oral history and public readings.

His daughter Hilary Harrison and her husband Robert live next to Mr White at Arawata and they have three children: Miriam, Amelia and Angus.

Mr White’s other daughter Sara White lives in Adelaide, South Australia, with her husband Ray O’Farrell and children Brigid and Eamonn.

EMILIA Maree Corry is the first daughter for Chloe and Luke Corry of Leongatha, born on April 23 at Leongatha Hospital. Emilia is a sister for Hudson, two.

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

I AM normally a very positive person but my optimism has taken a battering after the State Government released its budget last week.

I have found it almost impossible to conceal my bitter disappointment in Wonthaggi being overlooked in both the education and health funding announcement. I hadn’t even contemplated that the State Government would not find funding for a new secondary college for Wonthaggi.

The years of work from both the community and council, combined with the more recent expressions of encouragement and positive signals from the government led me (and many others) to be convinced that Wonthaggi would finally be granted its much needed senior high school. Our hopes were dashed.

Let me assure you, that last week’s frustrations have only strengthened council’s commitment and resolve to advocate tirelessly for this urgently needed community infrastructure.

On a much brighter note, last week I was lucky enough to join two living legends (and walking encyclopedias on all things relating to local history), Sam Gatto and John Jansson, on a Wonthaggi Wanderers tour.

I would like to congratulate the Bass Coast Branch of the National Trust and all the work they do in bringing our local history to life. We are lucky to have a team of dedicated individuals as custodians of our precious and rich history.

I’d also like to thank them for enlightening me on our local stories. What a delight. What a history. Did you know that this town was an ‘experiment in socialism by a conservative government’? I certainly didn’t. If that whets your appetite, then I strongly urge you to pop into the Wonthaggi Historical Society to hear more.

Local history plays an important role in un-

derstanding the challenges our ancestors faced and the development of a culture. Wonthaggi was a town built on people from all walks of life, coming together in this place to work and establish their trade and families. These experiences are not so different to the challenges and experiences newcomers face today.

Last Wednesday we saw 18 individuals join the ranks of Australian citizens at our citizenship ceremony in Wonthaggi. It was a delight to officially welcome these new citizens to Bass Coast Shire, although many had lived here for many years. I know they will be a great addition to our community and contribute to our rich, varied and diverse local community.

Looking to the future, the South East Councils Climate Change Alliance (SECCA) met recently to discuss their shared goal of achieving a highly adaptive capacity to climate change. Simon Richardson, mayor of Byron Shire, gave an informative and eye-opening presentation.

Byron Shire has created the first community owned clean energy generator and has set a target of zero landfill. The success of these ambitious projects provides an inspiring example to look towards, and from which to learn.

I had the privilege of meeting Women in Local Government Association at Parliament House last week, which highlighted some interesting facts. To begin with, women in local government are under-represented with only 38 percent being councillors.

However as mayors, we have 32 females out of 78 councils, representing some 40 percent. Yet, disappointingly, there are 14 councils in Victoria which have no female representation and 13 which have only one woman on council. So whilst improvement is certainly happening, the journey towards equal gender representation continues.

Inverloch’s Wreck Creek opened THE mouth of Wreck Creek at Inverloch was artificially opened last week to prevent flooding of nearby properties.

Bass Coast Shire Council, together with the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, measured the water quality prior to the opening and found it was environmentally suitable to proceed.

Wreck Creek has been monitored over the last month for the possibility of an artificial opening to minimise flooding to low lying properties nearby.

Bass Coast mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said, “While we always try to allow nature to run its course, and interfere as little as possible, sometimes we need to step in.

“As always, we are thorough in our research to ensure our steps have no negative impact on the environment.”

It is important prior to any artificial waterway opening to check the water quality conditions. These conditions have a direct impact on the flora and fauna.

For example, at Wreck Creek water quality was tested to ensure the opening would not have a negative impact on fish life.

In the water of an estuary such as Wreck Creek, oxygen levels separate. Dissolved oxygen levels in the bottom waters are low, forcing fish and other aquatic invertebrates to live in the more oxygenated top waters.

When an artificial opening occurs, if water quality conditions are not correct, the fish and aquatic invertebrates can suffocate as the top waters are the first to be released with all the oxygen.

In this instance the prior research and testing deemed that it was environmentally safe to open Wreck Creek.

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Time to buy an i30 at Edney’s THE new Hyundai i30 is turning heads.

The team at Edney’s Leongatha is super excited about the arrival of the new i30 as it is one of their most popular and best selling models.

“The new i30 brings a host of standard features such as satellite navigation which you would normally expect in higher spec models,” dealer principal at Edney’s Darryl McGannon said.

“The ride and handling have been taken to a new level and the new styling brings a European look to the car.”

The reinvented i30 has come a long way, proving just how serious Hyundai is about offering premium as standard.

There’s no denying it. The i30 looks good, thanks to its striking lines, head-

lights and cascading front grille.

It’s also a thrill to drive, not to mention its beauty on the inside.

The multimedia system has touch screen technology which was specifically designed for the i30.

Available on the SR Premium model the full length panoramic glass sunroof gives the vehicle that extra look of luxury, connecting the driver and passengers with the outside from within.

Heated and ventilated seats, dual zone climate control and leather appointed interior complete the styling, giving the i30 SR Premium model an impressive edge over competitors.

If you missed the weekend’s launch, arrange your test drive with the team this week!

New i30: Edney’s Hyundai dealer principal Darryl McGannon and sales consultant Heather Walker are pleased about the arrival of the new Hyundai i30.

Left, Forward thinking: the new Hyundai i30 has arrived at Edney’s in Leongatha and has it all, from Apple CarPlay and satellite navigation on an eight inch touch screen to a push button ignition start.

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Don’t rush to forgo car seats BOOSTER seats’ top ratings show the safety benefits of not moving children to a seatbelt too early.

The Child Restraint Evaluation Program (CREP) assesses child car seats on how well they performed in crash tests and how easy they were to install, awarding a one to five star rating.

CREP results give parents and caregivers critical information about which child car seats are safest.

Three out of the three ‘non-convertible’ booster seats tested, that is unable to be converted into a frontfacing child seat, received the maximum five star safety rating in the latest CREP results.

TAC spokesperson Samantha Buckis said, “There are many five star booster seats available on the market which shows why parents should keep their children in booster seats for as long as possible. They offer vital protection for children who are still too short for an adult seatbelt.”

Children should only move into the next restraint category once they outgrow it based on height, regardless of their age – an adult seatbelt should not be used until a child reaches 145cm height.

CREP is a partnership formed by RACV, TAC, VicRoads, Transport for New South Wales, National Roads and Motorists’ Association (NRMA), and Kidsafe Australia.

Testing is conducted throughout the year to ensure parents have access to the most up to date information.

See the top safety rated restraints recently tested by CREP online at www.childcarseats.com.au While all child car seats sold in Australia meet the minimum Australian Standard, CREP tests child car seats

to determine which ones perform better than others.

VicRoads director road user and vehicle cccess, Robyn Seymour said the latest CREP results left no wriggle room for parental decisions when it came to the safety of precious cargo.

“The results further demonstrate that dedicated booster seats – those that do not convert into a forward facing seat – generally offer the greatest protection for children four and older,” she said.

“They are also a crucial step between forward facing child car seats and the adult seatbelt.”

RACV manager road user behaviour Rebekah Smith said the new results provide useful information to parents and carers who are unsure what seat is best for their child.

“We want to ensure every child is being transported on our roads as safely as possible, and as a parent or carer, choosing the right seat can be an overwhelming task,” she said.

Tips for choosing a child car seat: • buy the safest seat that you can afford based on the protection rating; • be careful of buying seats online. Seats that do not meet the Australian standard are illegal to use and often do not provide head and side protection in a crash; • transitioning to a seatbelt too early can be dangerous. Children should continue using booster seats until they can pass the five step test (see website https://www. racv.com.au/membership/member-benefits/royalauto/ motoring/information-and-advice/is-using-a-child-carseat-with-a-harness-safer-than-a-seatbelt.html); and • parents and carers can visit an RACV fitting station to have a restraint installed by an expert – call 13RACV or visit racv.com.au/childrestraints to find your closest fitter.

Making a difference: Jaclyn Nation and Peter Dell are among the community minded firefighters of Wonthaggi CFA.

Bass Coast fire brigades need you DID you know CFA fire brigades around Bass Coast are purely operated by volunteers?

“It is also likely someone you know, maybe a neighbour, a work colleague, the maintenance person you have to do the odd job around your house, the teacher of your children at school or the person who served you today when shopping could have been one of those volunteers,” said Pete Dell, deputy Bass Coast group officer and volunteer.

Pete, who has been employed with Cyclone and is active in the local cricket and golfing scene, has also been an active volunteer with CFA for more than 30 years.

Pete is heading the campaign in Bass Coast to get more people within the Bass Coast community involved with their local brigade.

“We are very keen to recruit new volunteer firefighters who are available during week days to support getting the trucks out the door and providing a service to protect life and property,” he said.

“We are also very keen to get members from the Cape Paterson, Dalyston, Bass, Kilcunda, Corinella, Kernot and San Remo communities.”

It is not all about fire fighting either. Many of the Bass Coast brigade need volunteers to help out with a range of duties behind the scenes.

Jaclyn Nation works in customer service with a local business and is a mother of two. She signed up as a volunteer with Wonthaggi Fire Brigade 18 months ago.

“I decided to join the local fire brigade because I needed a new challenge in my life,” she said.

“Since joining I have completed my training to be a Wildfire-Structural Fire Fighter. I have learnt some great skills. I volunteer with a great group of people and we do some really great work for the local community.”

Not only is Jaclyn an active volunteer firefighter, she recently completed her training as a Fire Safe Kids presenter where she visits schools and talks about fire safety.

If you want to find out more about volunteering with CFA, visit the CFA website or contact Pete Walters on 0408 546 905.

If you wish to join your local brigade contact CFA Volunteer Recruitment Toll Free on 1800 232 636 or email volrecruit@cfa.vic.gov.au.

Anderson St works start WORKS have started on the Anderson Street Town Entrance Project in Leongatha.

South Gippsland Shire Council has appointed contractor ADA Constructions to undertake the project.

The $800,000 construction project will include: • stormwater drainage improvements; • better direction of traffic for improved flow; • asphalting of gravelled areas; and • improved visual amenity.

Anderson Street forms stage one of the Leongatha Revitalisation Project, to be followed by the Bair Street Commercial Precinct Redevelopment and the Railway Site Transformation projects, subject to available funding.

Council appreciates the patience of motorists in the area as minor traffic delays will be expected during the works.

Council’s engineering coordinator Paul Challis was pleased the works could begin.

“The project is a key stage of the Leongatha Revitalisation Project and marks the beginning of works that will significantly improve the amenity in the area,” he said.

“These works complement the Leongatha Heavy Vehicle Alternate Route and will promote motorist safety.”

The project is expected to be completed in 12 weeks, weather permitting.

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Make this year special MOTHERS give us endless time, energy and unconditional love all year.

So, this Mother’s Day, May 14, show mum how much she’s appreciated and loved by creating a lasting memory she will cherish.

You always hear it’s the thought that counts, so put some thought into selecting her favourite venue. Make a reservation, enjoy a meal out as a family and then make the experience more memorable by taking the time to go around the table and share what you love most about your mum.

There are plenty of places in South Gippsland to take mum out to enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner so have a look at what the venues are offering but be sure to book as soon as you can.

Dads, what has your wife (or mother) always wanted to do but never has? Plan it. Even if it doesn’t happen on Mother’s Day, you will be giving mum double the happiness with the anticipation of the event, and the event itself. Maybe it’s as elaborate as a weekend getaway, adventurous zip-lining excursion or simply a family bike ride.

And, dads, as you plan this special day for the mum of your children, don’t forget about showing your own mum the love, too.

Happy Mother’s Day.

Hear to believe: flautist Christine Ross (pictured) will be joined by pianist Cheryl Connor at the first of Christine’s 2017 Relaxing Saturday Afternoon Concert Series to be hosted this Saturday, May 13 at 2pm.

Relax with music SCOTS Pioneer Church at Mardan South has long been associated with first class music.

Now the historic church will host more quality music, with the first show of Christine’s 2017 Relaxing Saturday Afternoon Concert Series this Saturday, May 13 at 2pm.

Talented flautist Christine Ross will be joined by pianist Cheryl Connor, and the pair will tell stories of how their music loving mothers inspired their children’s musical flair – a perfect theme for Mother’s Day. Christine and Cheryl will perform works by such

composers as Schubert, Fredrick the Great and Bach.

Christine said, “Saturday afternoons are the perfect time to chill out and relax with some beautiful music. Scots Pioneer Church has personal significance to my family and I just love the beautiful drive, as well as the wonderful interior and ambience of this church.”

Tickets are available at the door for $20 adults and $15 concession, with free entry for guests under 16. Don’t forget a cushion. The church is located on Mardan Road.

The June concert will feature Cheryl, Christine and Karen Baker, a clarinet and saxophone teacher at Newhaven College in playing duets, trios and more.

Creative presentation: artist Tom Murray-White will discuss Love is the Goal, Art is the Gift Wrapping at Fish Creek on May 12.

Go behind the art at Fish Creek PROM Coast Arts Council presents the fourth in its ongoing occasional series of artist talks this Friday, May 12.

Tom Murray-White will present Love is the Goal, Art is the Gift Wrapping at 7.30pm in the supper room of the Fish Creek Memorial Hall, at 13 Falls Road, Fish Creek.

Entry is by donation and no bookings are required. Bring your own drinks and nibbles.

To find out more, see www.facebook.com/promcoastartscouncil or phone 0421 209 878. This event has received financial support from South Gippsland Shire Council and is part of the Creative Gippsland

program.

Tom is a resident of Wonthaggi and well known to many locally through his work appearing in the Great Southern Portrait Prize, appearing on the panel in the PCA forum focused on portraiture back in 2012, as well as his work with youth and the Wonthaggi laneway project.

Tom is a free spirit, especially when it comes to his art. He has interesting views on art and life, and is driven to share these views because he feels there is not enough love in art and life generally.

Come along to hear Tom speak, to ask questions and to open yourself to new experiences.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Miss Saigon promises to be a magic musical A LOVE story set in the Vietnam War will be brought to life by stunning acting, music and dance in Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s production of Miss Saigon from May 27.

The enthralling musical tells the tale of romance between Vietnamese woman Kim and the American GI Chris, a relationship that produces a son, Tam. Director Wayne Moloney cannot wait for the curtain to rise on a performance that will bring to the stage members of the region’s Filipino and Chinese community, with 12 of the 33 cast members being new to theatre.

The lead role of Kim is played by Alliza Miel, a Leongatha woman of Filipino heritage.

“She will be break hearts. She’s somebody who understands the emotion behind every word she sings. She almost requires no direction,” Wayne said.

Corey Green, renowned as playing the lead in Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s Pippin, plays Chris the GI. The role of Tam will be shared by two boys, both from Wonthaggi and of Filipino heritage: Jaedon Kindom, five, and Zach Coldora, four.

“They are only little fellas and they are truly exceptional. You show them once what you want them to do and they just do it. They’re amazing,” Wayne said.

He met Zach’s mother in a Wonthaggi supermarket and asked if her son would be interested in the role.

Zach wanted to start rehearsals that day.

“This will be an occasion where the boys will steal the show to some degree,” Wayne said.

Mark Ebit, a Filipino and a physiotherapist at Wonthaggi’s Rose Lodge aged care hostel, will be Thuy.

Fellow Filipino Maricel Gardiner, of Wonthaggi, plays Gigi, and according to Wayne, has a “wonderful voice”.

Local Sha Wen, of Chinese heritage, will be part of the ensemble, joined by Inverloch’s Etsuko Yasunaga, of Japan.

The role of Engineer, played by Jay Nelson, is one of the most challenging in the show as Nelson is required to be multi-facted, from dominating and funny to brutal and gentle.

Wayne said audiences can expect “incredibly emo-

tional, pulsating music”, with musical director Kirk Skinner leading an orchestra of 14.

“The whole show is done to music. It’s either sung or underscored by music. It’s a huge challenge for the musicians and we are so fortunate to have a man like Kirk Skinner in the community who has worked abroad and toured around Australia,” Wayne said.

“He thinks this will be one of the very best orchestras he has put together.”

Anthea Donohue returns as choreographer, famed for choreographing WTG’s past show Oliver!

Miss Saigon is written by the same composers who wrote Le Misérables, and was inspired by a photo the composers saw of a Vietnamese woman handing her child over to be sent to the United States of America.

“There were tens of thousands of children fathered

by American servicemen in Vietnam who were left behind when the Americans pulled out,” Wayne said.

He has seen the show performed professionally in London and Melbourne, and as former national serviceman, the show has grown on him.

“There are so many ideas coming into our production. We have so many people who are passionate about what they are doing,” he said.

Don’t miss Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s production of Miss Saigon at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre, from May 27 to June 11, with a total of 12 shows.

Book tickets online at www.wtg.org.au

Garden open for Mother’s Day A REMARKABLE South Gippsland gar- Mother’s Day this Sunday, May 14.

Owners Anne Vale and Michael will open the propden will be open for the public to enjoy on

Come along: Cluanie Garden owners Anne Vale and Michael Sidell welcome visitors this Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 14.

Feature cast: Alliza Miel as Kim, a lead character in Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s production of Miss Saigon, with her on stage son Tam, played by Jaedon Kindom. Photo courtesy of Foons Photographics, Wonthaggi.

Talented cast: among the cast of Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s production of Miss Saigon are, front, from left, bar girls/ensemble members Danielle Dennis and Lauren Baudinette, and back, from left, barman/ensemble member Lionel Wood, ensemble member Kathy Peglar, Maricel Gardiner as Gigi, Jay Nelson as Engineer, and bar girls/ensemble members Jayde Richardson and Mariana Mirak. Photo courtesy of Foons Photographics, Wonthaggi.

erty at 430 Koonwarra-Inverloch Road from 10am to 4pm and entry is $10 (children under 18 free).

The entry fee will be deductible when buying Anne’s latest book Influential Australian Garden People: their stories (usually $49.99 and on special on the day for $40).

A barbecue and drinks, both hot and cold, will be provided by the Lions Club of Leongatha.

Farm tours will be held at 11am and 2pm, with a maximum of 15 participants, as well garden talks at the same times. Activities will be held for children.

The 1890s farm house overlooks a delightful country garden featuring maples and exotics.

Visitors will discover an orchard with persimmon and pomegranate trees and a remarkable food garden with citrus and raised vegetable beds.

There are quirky rustic garden curios, dry stone walls and arbours to wander through. The old homestead has gradually disappeared behind a swath of greenery all planted in the last seven years.

Originally called Lyrebird Mound, the property was renamed Cluanie by the MacDonald family in 1904.

Anne has drawn on the lovely garden Mrs MacDonald created during the 1930s and ’40s. It is an old fashioned country garden of shrubs, trees and curved garden beds interspersed with lawns. The garden of just over half an acre is divided into various rooms that emphasise each aspect of the house.

Hedges of Metrosideros and Jasmine enclose a garden of Rugosa roses, Crab Apples, Flax, and Euphorbias. The southern aspect has a circular gravelled courtyard and in the shade of the house Anne has indulged in many favourite shade loving plants such as Tree Ferns, Ligularias, Fuchsias, Liriopes and Hydrangeas.

The opposite side of the gravel circle gets full sun and has been mass planted with various Salvias, Lilly Pilly, Sparmarnia and Eucomis.

The view from the veranda takes in a semicircular bed of Flax, Escallonia, Ceanothus and Crab Apple.

For more information, contact Anne 0419893523, heriscapes@aussiebb.com.au or www.heriscapes.com. au More details on http://www.myopengarden.com.au A percentage of garden takings and all proceeds from catering will be donated to the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

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Meeniyan’s beloved op shop moves THE Meeniyan Area Community Shop (MACS) has moved into a larger premises, which will enable its service to the community to grow.

It is now operating out of the former hardware store, next to the post office.

The shop, which has around 60 volunteers, celebrates 10 years of operation in August.

In its 10 years, MACS has raised more than $350,000 for local community groups and organisations, with around $80,000 of that raised this year.

Shop manager Ethel Hanks said the shop had outgrown its former premises, which MACS had occupied for nine years.

“We needed a bigger space. We are hoping to expand now and start to take some furniture, which we weren’t able to do in the past,” she said.

Funds raised in the shop are distributed between around 18 community groups and organisations from the Meeniyan area every second month.

“The Meeniyan Hall has done really well. The money it gets from MACS has helped them to secure grants in the past,” Ms Hanks said.

The Meeniyan Men’s Shed, the Meeniyan Golf Club, sporting clubs, church groups, the Grassy Spur swimming pool and a couple of Dumbalk groups are some of the other beneficiaries of funds raised at MACS.

New home: from left, Meeniyan Area Community Shop volunteers Sally Gorman, Glenda Williams, Lorraine Gregg, Fenny Schroder, Julie Riley, David Baggaley, Harold Ball, Ethel Hanks, Judy Ball and Heather McCaughan were busy setting up the new shop in Meeniyan, prior to the opening recently.

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Farming Insight

Cattle theft mystery $10,000 reward still on offer

By Jessica Anstice POLICE are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the theft of 16 Angus steers from Andrew Harmon’s Pound Creek farm in December 2016.

He is offering a $10,000 reward to find out who stole his cattle.

Mr Harmon believes several people loaded the steers, aged 18 to 20 months, on to a truck, after drafting them from a mob of 64.

“Who knows, the cattle may well have been hanging on hooks the very next day,” he said.

“There’s a thief out there somewhere.

“It’s definitely a long shot and the longer it goes on the harder it’s getting.

Cattle burglary: Pound Creek farmer Andrew Harmon is offering a $10,000 reward to find “I just hope someone comes forward.” out who stole his cattle in December.

Mr Harmon estimated the steers weighed 480

to 520kg liveweight.

They were fitted with National Livestock Identification Scheme tags in their right ears and green Perul tags in their left ears. Perul is the name of his farm on Inverloch-Venus Bay Road, opposite the Mahers Landing turnoff.

Mt Harmon bred most of the steers himself.

He believes the thieves lifted the locked gates and replaced them, after loading the steers on to a truck.

Mr Harmon’s neighbors are fantastic at keeping an eye out on his property; however they were away at the time and know nothing of the theft.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Mr Harmon on 0418 311 462, Inverloch Police on 5674 1202 or Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000.

• VLE Leongatha

Yoyo prices reflect mixed offering THERE were approximately 2300 export and 400 young cattle penned, representing an increase of 600 head week on week.

The usual buying group was present and operating in a mixed market. Quality was mixed with some very good trade cattle and a larger proportion of Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers along with 1000 cows.

Trade cattle, grown steers and bullocks sold generally firm with the best bullocks a couple of cents dearer and the best grown steers a couple of cents easier. Friesian manufacturing steers eased 10c and the crossbreds were 3c/kg dearer. Heavy weight grown heifers eased 8c/kg.

Most cows sold to softer demand with prices from 10c to 20c/kg cheaper for all but the well finished heavy beef cows which sold from firm to a few cents easier. Heavy weight bulls eased 20c/ kg.

Vealers to butchers sold from 350c to 378c/kg.

Yearling trade steers made between 322c and 370c/ kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 305c and 364c/kg.

Grown steers made from 310c to 333c/kg. Bullocks sold from 296c to 335c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 233c and 279c with the crossbred portion making between 272c and 322c/kg.

Heavy weight grown heifers sold between 270c and 312c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made from 164c to 225c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 212c to 275c/kg.

Heavy weight bulls made mostly between 250c and 303c/kg.

The next sale draw - May 10 & 11: 1. Alex Scott & Staff, 2. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 3.

Elders, 4. Rodwells, 5. SEJ, 6. Landmark.

Sheep sale Wednesday, May 17 at 12pm (fortnightly).

Prime Sale - Wednesday, May 3 BULLOCKS 10 Glennhill P/S, Leongatha 16 Rumridge Pty Ltd, Mt Eliza 14 O’Loughlin Bros, Meeniyan 12 Northwood Park, Kongwak 12 S.W. Scott, Inverloch 13 B. & J. McIlwaine, Dumbalk STEERS 1 Z. & M. Spehar, Yinnar 2 M.R. Albert, Welshpool 8 G. & J. Briscoe, Mirboo North 1 Harris Farm, Dumbalk North 1 S. Brewer 1 Jayden Boulton, Sale HEIFERS 1 M.R. Albert, Welshpool 5 Harris Farm, Dumbalk North

721.4kg 716.3kg 673.2kg 707.9kg 668.3kg 673.8kg

334.6 334.6 334.2 333.6 333.6 332.6

$2413.95 $2396.57 $2249.88 $2361.61 $2229.56 $2241.21

355.0kg 320.0kg 365.0kg 335.0kg 400.0kg 415.0kg

377.6 375.6 370.6 370.0 365.0 360.0

$1340.48 $1201.92 $1352.69 $1239.50 $1460.00 $1494.00

315.0kg 368.6 $1161.09 295.0kg 363.6 $1072.62

1 The Firs (Vic) P/L, Korumburra 5 J. & A. Blackshaw, Leongatha Sth 1 B. Boulton 3 A. & L. Callister, Koorooman

410.0kg 359.0kg 365.0kg 350.0kg

362.0 360.0 359.6 356.6

$1484.20 $1292.40 $1312.54 $1255.10

COWS 1 D.R. Hall, Budgeree 8 I. & R. Hengstberger, Stony Creek 1 Melaleuca Pastoral, Meeniyan 1 Dixon & Lee P/L, Mount Eccles 5 K.F. McRae, Dalyston 1 Murroka Pty Ltd, Foster

465.0kg 595.0kg 715.0kg 630.0kg 619.0kg 595.0kg

270.0 269.6 262.6 261.6 261.6 261.6

$1255.50 $1604.12 $1877.59 $1648.08 $1619.30 $1556.52

1110.0kg 1030.0kg 1035.0kg 1015.0kg 750.0kg 920.0kg

302.6 290.0 289.6 288.6 284.6 279.6

$3358.86 $2987.00 $2997.36 $2929.29 $2134.50 $2572.32

BULLS 1 McGauran Past Co, Rosedale 1 B. & J. McIlwaine, Dumbalk 1 Oceanway Past, Inverloch 1 B. Dungey, Carrajung 1 R. Hopkins, Yinnar 1 T. & C. Hulls, Leongatha

Farm payments prove hard work

By Sarah Vella

ber last year and are enduring a long wait.

Mrs Thorn said it was one of the Federal GovSOME local dairy farmers have been ernment’s initiatives to help dairy farmers through a waiting nearly six months for farm house- tough time, but almost made things worse.

“If it wasn’t for the Rural Financial Counselling hold allowance payments, after battling Service, we would have thrown up our hands,” she with hours of arduous paperwork. said.

The Federal Government said in February it had Mr Thorn said once they receive the benefit, it will made improvements to the delivery of the payment, be spent locally, which will help improve the local to make it easier for those who are experiencing economy. hardship.

Rural Financial Counselling Service Gippsland Wooreen dairy farmers Jackie and Mick Thorn executive officer Kylie Holmes said while the pahave been trying to access the allowance since perwork can be difficult and time consuming, it was September. worth it.

They said after four hours of paperwork and then “We assist clients with that process as it can get a some, they lodged their forms at the start of Septem- little overwhelming for some people,” she said.

“There is also an online process which is easier to navigate.”

Ms Holmes said around 80 percent of the service’s

client base received some sort of farm household allowance income support payment.

She said the government response to the dairy downturn put in place assistance packages to help dairy farmers.

“There are a lot of packages out there and initiatives which are assisting farmers. The response from the government was quite immediate,” she said.

Ms Holmes said if people are having difficulties with the process of applying for the farm household allowance, they should contact Centrelink.

“If applicants have problems they can contact Centrelink and then Centrelink could refer them to us as well, which is great,” she said.

“That is part of why we are here, to help clients access government assistance. We offer it as a service, to help our clients get through those forms which can be difficult.”

Far from simple: Wooreen dairy farmers Jackie and Mick Thorn have experienced difficulties with applying for the Federal Government’s farm household allowance.

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Farming Insight Lamb demand grows

By Sarah Vella STRONG demand and limited supply is being credited for lifting lamb prices in the first quarter of 2017, which is good news for the region’s sheep producers.

Continued demand for Australian lamb both domestically and internationally should ensure the outlook for prices remains positive for the rest of the year.

SEJ livestock agent Bill Egan said last Wednesday’s lamb and sheep market at VLE Leongatha saw the top lambs make $160.

“There were around 1000 lambs yarded, with numerous pens making $145 to $150 and lighter and store lambs between $90 and $115,” he said.

“There were very few sheep, but they were probLooking to buy: from left, SEJ auctioneer Simon Henderson discussed stock options with ably as dear as we have ever seen them.”

Strzelecki’s Joe Surace at the sheep sale at VLE Leongatha last Wednesday.

Mr Egan said lambs are attractive high prices and are holding their value, due mainly to a lack of supply right across southern Australia.

“We haven’t seen them making more than what they are making now for years,” he said.

“If they could buy them cheaper somewhere else, they would. It always comes down to supply and demand, always.”

Mr Egan expects lambs to continue fetching high prices until the spring flush comes in August and September.

“Then maybe there will some price correction after that, but in the short term nothing much is going to happen,” he said.

The national trade lamb indicator price averaged 14.5 percent higher in the first quarter of the year compared to the final quarter of 2016, according to Rural Bank and Rural Finance’s April 2017 Australian Sheep Update.

General manager agribusiness for Rural Bank and Rural Finance Andrew Smith said the value of lamb exports continued to rise significantly.

“This is primarily due to a dramatic increase in demand for Australian lamb from the Chinese market. The industry is well placed to record strong gains this year,” he said.

“The exceptional prices recorded in the first quarter of this year have set sheep farmers up for 2017 and with tighter sheep and lamb availability expected Day out: Korumburra’s Henry and Anna Stuckey were interested in buying at the sheep sale to continue throughout the winter, there is nothing to last Wednesday at VLE Leongatha. suggest this will change.”

The good news is tempered by the weather outlook for the next quarter, with generally drier and warmer than average conditions forecast through to June.

Take charge of fertility

FOR Gippsland dairy farmers Mick and Julie Fusinato, completing an In Charge Fertility workshop has meant better calving outcomes and healthier cows.

The Neerim South couple made the five day commitment to the workshops and have since noticed lower empty rates in their younger cows.

“I initially baulked at the five day commitment, but when you actually see what is covered over those five days, you couldn’t make it any shorter,” Julie said.

“It’s worth investing the time to get the information.”

Mick believes fertility was already a strength of the farm, but the course showed them where they could make improvements, especially with feeding younger stock to reach target weights.

“It’s already had an impact,” he said.

“We used to get four or five empties out of 40 two-year-olds, but now we are down to about one. So weighing them and making sure they are up to target weight has made a difference.”

Dairy Australia’s animal health and nutrition program manager, Kathryn Davis, said In Charge Fertility workshops allows farmers to build confidence in an area where they may have struggled to improve outcomes.

“It is a headache for a lot of farmers, they worry about it but don’t know what the next step is,” she said.

“Because it is not just generic advice they are given, farmers who complete the InCharge Fertility course will be significantly better informed about their own herd. It assists them to develop a fertility plan that helps them meet goals that are specific to their

Learning benefits: taking part in the InCharge Fertility workshop has paid dividends for Mick and Julie Fusinato, Neerim South dairy farmers.

own herd.”

GippsDairy regional extension officer Louise Sundermann urged dairy farmers to sign on for the In Charge workshops, which will be run in Korumburra, Foster, Warragul and Maffra starting in late May or early June.

“Mick and Julie are great examples of how farmers who are already performing above the average in fertility can still find improvement by doing the course,” she said.

“With fertility rates falling across the industry, it’s an area where every farmer can improve their business bottom line and ease the stress of calving by accessing the information and skills offered by In Charge.”

Louise said the workshops can help the farm business by giving it: • control over the timing of calving and peak feed demand • a better rate of genetic gain • more options to cull or sell less desirable animals • lower cost of replacement stock • lower greenhouse gas emissions, and • reduced calving induction.

GippsDairy is holding In Charge Fertility courses in Korumburra (Mondays starting May 29, excluding June 12), Foster (Thursdays starting June 1), Warragul (Fridays starting June 2) and Maffra (Tuesdays starting May 30).

For more information, contact Louise Sundermann on 5624 3900 or email to louise@gippsdairy.com.au

Sale on: from left, Wild Dog Valley’s Peter Calder sold lambs at the Koonwarra sheep sale on Wednesday while Dumbalk’s Luke Harris was there to look.

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Occupational Therapists Grade 2

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Assessment Administrative Officer Temporary Part Time until July 2018 10 hours per week - days negotiable $29.64 per hour Enquiries to Sara Cox, Intake and Assessment Team Leader on (03) 5662 9200.

We are seeking enthusiastic and experienced Grade 2 Occupational Therapists to join our team at Bass Coast Health. The team provides a range of services to acute, sub-acute, aged care, community rehabilitation, outpatient and home-based clients.

You will demonstrate: • High quality assessment and treatment skills • Well-developed communication skills • A commitment to person-centred care and evidence based practice • Registration with AHPRA • Current Driver’s licence • A Police Check that is current and within 12 months of the date of issue For further information please telephone Anthea Donohue or Sally Phillips on 5671 3343.

Applications, addressing the key selection criteria and including a cover letter and 2 professional referrees should be addressed to Pat Grasby, Human Resources Email: pat.grasby@basscoasthealth.org.au.

Applications close 12 noon on Friday 26 May 2017

Applications close Sunday 21 May 2017.

Please refer to our website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au for further information. Applicants must apply through our website to be considered.

Registered Nurses Various Positions District & Palliative Care Nursing Service

Registered Nurses Grade 3: 1. Permanent Part-Time 16 hours per week (0.42 EFT) 2. Fixed Term Contract 16 hours per week (0.42 EFT) – 15-05-17 to 02-10-17 – possibility of ongoing role 3. Casual Bass Coast Health is looking to grow our newly integrated community nursing team under new leadership. This presents an existing opportunity for experienced and dynamic district and palliative nurses to join our team.

You will demonstrate: • Well-developed clinical skills and palliative care skills • Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team • Strong interpersonal skills • Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience • Current driver’s licence • A Police Check that is current and within 12 months of issue For further information please contact Emma O’Neill on 5671 9228.

Applications including professional resumé, covering letter that addresses the key selection criteria within the position description and two professional referees, should be addressed to Pat Grasby, HR Officer – email: pat.grasby@basscoasthealth.org.au Applications close 12 noon on Friday 19 May 2017

WONTHAGGI RECYCLERS PTY. LTD.

Customer Service/Data Entry Position Located in Wonthaggi we are looking for a Full Time (38 hours) experienced Customer Service/ Data Entry Officer to commence in July 2017.

This position is the primary contact for customers.

Principal responsibilities include: • Handling inbound & outbound calls in a professional manner.

• Responding to customer queries in a positive and professional manner, ensuring the customer needs are investigated and appropriately actioned.

• Processing EFT payments over the phone.

• Accurate data entry of customer information and requests.

• Maintain customer database integrity.

• Input daily statistical and other operational and customer service data.

To successfully secure this position you must have: • Prior experience working in a customer service team or office environment.

• Experience and competent skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel & Outlook).

• Excellent computer skills with the willingness and ability to learn new programs.

• Experience in data entry.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Effective time management skills.

If you have the essential requirements and would like the opportunity to work in a friendly team environment, please send your resumé and cover letter to P.O. Box 52, Wonthaggi, 3995 or email: jenny.main@wonthaggirecyclers.com.au Applications close Tuesday, May 23, 2017 For further information and a copy of the position description, please contact Jenny Main on 03 5672 1933.

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Health Planning Officer This part me role (0.8FTE) will assist in the collec on, analysis and interpretation of qualitative and quan ta ve popula on health data, through prepara on of reports to describe the data, current health services, system gaps and consumer and community views to inform service planning.

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Commercial Window Installer Taranto Windows and Glass is based in Korumburra, Leongatha, Moorabbin and Wonthaggi, and is locally owned and operated with over 30 years experience in the design, manufacture and installation of high quality and affordable products.

We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic person to join our Korumburra team. Experience in installation of aluminium windows and doors is essential Requirements to successfully secure this role: • On-site Installation (Local and Melbourne areas) • Load up/deliver to site, windows, doors, inventory prior to work; • Operating hand and power tools • Excellent attention to detail • Have the ability to work unsupervised as well as in a team environment.

• Reliable and hard-working • Current driver’s licence If you think this role is for you then forward your resumé with a covering letter to helen@tarantoglass.com.au Application close: 16th May 2017

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We are seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic person to join our Korumburra team. Experience in Manufacturing Aluminium Windows and Doors is essential You will be responsible for: • Preparation of materials • Assembly of windows and doors • Operating hand and power tools Skills and Experience: • Excellent attention to detail • Have the ability to work unsupervised as well as in a team environment.

• Excellent organisational skills • Current Forklift Licence is an advantage but not essential If you think this role is for you then forward your resumé with a covering letter to helen@tarantoglass.com.au Application close: 16th May 2017

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If you have the essential requirements and would like the opportunity to work in a friendly team environment, please send your resumé and cover letter to P.O. Box 52, Wonthaggi, 3995 or email: jenny.main@wonthaggirecyclers.com.au Applications close Tuesday, May 23, 2017 For further information and a copy of the position description, please contact Jenny Main on 03 5672 1933.

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Commercial Fabricator

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Located in Wonthaggi we are looking for a 2 day per week (approx. 15 hours) experienced Administration person to be an assistant to the Office Manager.

Principal responsibilities include: • Assist with accounts and payroll functions as required.

• Assist in the preparation of weekly and monthly reporting.

• Assist with End of Month and End of Financial Year balancing, reconciling and reporting including BAS preparation.

• Maintain accurate data records.

• Assist HSE Co-ordinator with HSE paperwork.

• Customer Service when required.

• Assist with Human Resources documents.

To successfully secure this position you must have: • Prior experience working in an office environment.

• Experience in accounts and payroll functions.

• Experience with BAS preparation (preferred).

• Experience in customer service.

• Experience and competent skills in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel & Outlook).

• Excellent computer skills with the willingness and ability to learn new programs.

• Experience in data entry.

• Experience and competent in the use of QuickBooks.

• Experience and competent in computer payroll processing.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Effective time management and organisational skills.

situations vacant

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 for sale. Vetch hay $264 inc, Lucerne hay $330 inc, Barley Straw $165 inc. All prices are delivered to Leongatha area. Phone Joe 0429138748.

HAY, shedded small squares, new season, no weeds, $9 each, Mardan. Ph: 5664-1320, 0428-999691.

DOUBLE BED frame $60, Queen single bed frame $50, 3 drawer bedside table $20, small 7 piece wooden kitchen table $90, 2 seater lounge and 2 chairs $50, large pine coffee table $20, wall unit $40, dressing table mirror $20. Ph: 0431-567383.

situations vacant

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.

situations vacant

St Laurence O'Toole Primary School seeks a suitably qualified and experienced

EDUCATION SUPPORT OFFICER The successful person will be working with a funded student with complex needs.

For a role description and application forms please email principal@stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au St Laurence O'Toole PS has a clear commitment to the safety, wellbeing and protection of all children in our care.

New leadership roles at Latrobe Community Health Service We are undergoing an expansion of business that will extend our services across the state. In response to this, our Corporate Directorate will also grow to maintain a high level of service to the expanded organisation.

We have three exciting new leadership opportunities available. We are seeking professional managers to help manage the expansion of our organisation across multiple new locations.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, generous salary packaging arrangements, and a company vehicle. If you have experience in similar roles in a medium size organisation and enjoy the challenge of building and leading a team in a multi-program environment then one of these opportunities could be for you.

Manager Governance

Manager Facilities & Fleet

Manager Client Services

Full time ongoing, Morwell

Full time ongoing, Morwell

Full time ongoing, Gippsland

Reporting to the Executive Director Corporate, this role will be responsible for providing quality assurance, risk management, legislative compliance, legal services, company secretarial support and contract management.

Reporting to the Executive Director Corporate, this role requires an experienced facilities professional with capacity for managing multi-region operations.

Reporting to the Executive Director Corporate, this role requires a highly committed and energetic leader able to create solutions that will improve service delivery.

The role requires an individual with the ability to manage the day-to-day services of the organisation’s building and vehicle assets along with the oversight and coordination of capital works projects. This position requires a leader with experience in managing a team of facilities staff and also the ability to engage, negotiate with and direct contractors across multiple disciplines.

Essential to this position is the experience and skill to develop and deliver a facilities master plan.

The role leads a large team that provides front-of-house services for multiple programs at multiple sites.

Client Services is the front line of client contact both by phone and face-to-face, and this role ensures that service quality meets organisational standards and delivers on our value of providing excellent customer service.

This broad role leads a multi-disciplinary team that provides key support to the executive and ensures the organisation meets a range of obligations.

Most critically, this role provides oversight of the Quality Framework and leads the organisation in maintaining accreditation in order to provide services.

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For more information on these roles, please contact Rick Davies, Executive Director Corporate, on (03) 5136 5303 For a copy of the position description, visit www.lchs.com.au/careers Applications will be open until 11pm on Wednesday, 17 May 2017 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply Applicants must lodge their application online No late or hard copy applications will be accepted.

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15.05.1924 - 25.03.2016 We miss you and wish you were still here with us.

Your loving wife Berrie, and family.

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wanted TURNOUT BLOCK wanted to lease for dairy / beef cattle, Korumburra or surrounding areas, 50 to 200 acres, Will maintain current fences and pastures.

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Please call Don Harris 0417-547660.

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

wanted to rent WANTED to rent lockup farm machinery shed. Ph: 5668-9281 or 0408-398566.

work wanted HONEST, reliable, fit and hard working mature woman seeks casual work in Leongatha township, $30 per hour.

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I will love and remember you forever.

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births CHRISTOFFERSEN Renee and Adrian (AJ) welcome, with love, a son William Ronald, born March 20 at Adelaide Hospital.

A brother for Charlotte.

All well.

bereavement thanks TUFF - Graeme.

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to extended family, friends, neighbours and all who attended Graeme’s memorial service. Also for your cards, flowers, gifts, phone calls, messages, prepared meals, visits and your general care of our family.

We wish to thank the ambulance paramedics and our profound gratitude to Pammy Say who met us at Frankston hospital and guided us on our journey.

To Dr Chris Perry and the wonderful staff at the Leongatha hospital for their care and compassion for our whole family during this time.

To Graham Knott for leading a wonderful tribute and to Ray Sullivan of Handley Funeral Services who went that extra mile, thank you very much.

Also to all those who lovingly prepared the floral tributes for Graeme’s memorial service at the footy rooms and Brent Sinclair for his marvellous catering.

Please accept this as our personal thanks.

Lorna, Natalie, Stephen, and families.

in memoriam GARDNER - Herbert Roy (Pte. 5961) 17th Reinforcements, 5th Battalion.

Died of wounds, Bullecourt, France, May 11, 1917, 100 years.

Aged 29. Late of Mardan South.

Buried Grevilliers British Cemetery.

Our uncle we never met.

Proudly remembered always.

George Gardner, Judy Hunt, and family.

BUCHANNAN - John.

The Inverloch Sporting Shooters and Clay Target Club sends its heartfelt condolences to the family of John Buchannan.

John was a life member of the club and a friend to many. He will be greatly missed, rest in peace.

BUCHANNAN - John.

With deepest sympathy to his family from South Gippsland Field and Game.

Will be greatly missed.

TOSCH Gordon Albert.

21.4.1942 - 2.5.2017 Passed away peacefully surrounded by family.

Dearly loved father to Wayne.

Much loved Pop to Kristy, Trent and Tara.

Gone fishin’.

YOUNG (Bowler) Kate.

12.3.74 - 4.5.17 Loved wife of Mick, adored mother of Jackson and Sam. Beloved daughter-inlaw, sister-in-law and aunt.

You were brave and uncomplaining; lots of wonderful memories of a beautiful woman.

Forever in our hearts, Sue, Graeme, Jane, Sebastian and Malachi.

YOUNG (Bowler) Kate.

12.3.74 - 4.5.17 Dearly loved daughter of Pat and Kaye.

Will miss you so much, Mum and Dad. You were a sister and a best friend. You were the most inspirational person I have ever met.

Will miss everything about you.

Love Chris, Andrew, Grace and Hollie.

You were always the organiser in the family, the one to get things done. You have been caring, loving and selfless to all of us. Your life will not be measured by the number of years but the life in those years. We are privileged for the times we have had. Although far too brief.

Rest in peace.

Michael, Simone, Austin, Edward and Isaac.

Kate, I can’t believe you’re not here to say this in person.

You were an inspiring sister, mother, wife and friend. Your fighting spirit and positive attitude is something that we can all learn from and will, you had no excuses and were a tower of strength and you always put others’ needs in front of your own.

The world was a better place with you in it and your memory will stay with us forever, we miss you greatly.

With much love Dan, Astridah, Alex, Oscar, Tiesha, Chalwe and Louis.

Selfless, relentless, amazing, strong and brave.

Spread your wings Kate.

Love Aimee, Chloe and Trish.

deaths Thank you for being a beautiful sister Kate. You will be so sadly missed from our lives.

Love Susie, Billy and Lucas.

Hope you’re enjoying “Just another Splash” To the sister that I live up to for the strength that you have shown us continually through this terrible illness.

Throughout this battle I’ve admired your strength to keep going, you have never let it stop you doing anything.

The love you kept giving your family and friends I hope I have half your strength to be able to keep going on this journey we call life.

We will continue to guide and support your beautiful boys Jackson and Sammy and husband Mick with many camping and farming adventures.

May you rest now my beautiful sister, may I cherish every memory of your life.

Always in our hearts, much love D, Jules, Josh, Lachie and Mitch.

A strength without comparison.

The world is smaller without you.

Love James and Sophie.

In God’s care now.

YOUNG (Bowler) Kate.

Katie B, you are so loved - your strength and courage provides us all with such inspiration to live a full life.

Our deepest sympathy to Mick, Jackson and Sam, and Kaye, Pat and all the Bowler family.

‘We will forever remember and cherish the memories of our beautiful, bubbly and brave friend Bowls.

Junior athletes unite and excel THE Woorayl district held its athletics sports at the Leongatha Velodrome last Wednesday, May 3.

Local schools gathered to compete for the opportunity to move on to the division event to be held in September.

Leongatha Little Athletics provided its equipment for this event and had the oval looking immaculate.

“Thank you to all the officials who helped out on the day and also the Mary McKillop students who also assisted,” event coordinator Kate Sperling said.

Age champions were: Jude Fixter, Leongatha Primary School, Harper McLennan, Leongatha Primary School, Xavier Bolge, Leongatha Primary School, Ashton Hewitson, Inverloch Primary School, Pallas Lamers, Korumburra Primary School, Reuben Gammon, St Laurence’s Primary School, Audrey McGannon, St Laurence’s Primary School, Clancy Snell, Mirboo North Primary School and Tyla Peters, Mirboo North Primary School.

Good weather: from left Leongatha Primary School students Nicolette, Chloe and Lily appreciated the good weather at district athletics in Leongatha last Wednesday.

Pumped up: from left, Inverloch Kongwak Primary School students Erica, Sunny and Placed: Leongatha Primary School student Ava were excited to compete in the district Ryan, St Joseph’s Korumburra Primary athletics held in Leongatha last Wednesday.

School student Callum and Korumburra Primary School student Tarkyn all placed in the long distance event at district athletics last Wednesday.

Right, Standing out: from left, Amber, Jaiden and Palace from Korumburra Primary School stood out from other competitors with their bright blue sports gear on last Wednesday at district athletics.

Love you to infinity Bourkey, Patto, Howie, Aims, Naes, Morgs, Tan, Wil and Lizzie.

funerals TOSCH - A Graveside Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Mr Gordon Albert Tosch will be held at the Foster Cemetery on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 commencing at 1pm.

All welcome.

Age champions: Sam and Sharna (U9), Kohen and Gypsy (U10), Caleb and Sienna (U11), Oliver and Katie (U12) and Paige (13) excelled at Wonthaggi North Primary School’s athletics carnival recently.

Stingrays succeed at athletics carnival WILLIAMSON Stingrays won Wonthaggi North Primary School’s house athletics carnival recently.

This was the first time the

YOUNG (Bowler) - A memorial service to celebrate Kate’s life will be held at St Laurence’s Catholic Church, Ogilvy Street, Leongatha on Saturday, May 13, 2017 commencing at 11am.

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Stingrays have won the shield in five years.

Showing great sportsmanship, the Stingrays accumulated 784 points on the day.

Powlett Penguins were second with 643 points, followed by Baxter Seals on 623 points and Harmers

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Miners competitive against the Rangers U13

U16

A Grade

THE Miners took off to an early lead against the Sale Rangers.

THE South Gippsland Miners took a hit during this week’s match against the Rangers on Sunday, May 8.

Despite a strong start from both teams, scoring five runs each in the first innings, it was the Sale Rangers day scoring six to one in the second gaining the upper hand for the rest of the match.

With the Rangers taking out the pitching tally for the day it was an uphill battle despite leading in the batting tally by both Buckland and McGrath.

The Sale Rangers won 11 to eight.

SOUTH Gippsland Miners captured the lead in the first inning.

After the Miners scored three runs in the top of the third, the Sale Rangers answered with three of their own.

The Miners scored when Bart Ruyter grounded out, scoring one run and Colin Knox doubled off of Bromly, driving in two runs.

The Rangers then answered when Tim Katz of the Miners induced Fahy to ground out, but one run scored, Kevin Arbuthnot grounded out, scoring one run, and Bronts singled off of Katz, driving in one run.

Sale Rangers then took the lead for good with eight runs in the first inning.

South Gippsland Miners scored six runs in the sixth inning.

The big inning for South Gippsland Miners came thanks to a single by Phillip Parker, a fielder’s choice by Ruyter, a single by Knox, a single by Shane Osborne, and a groundout.

Sale Rangers collected 25 hits.

South Gippsland Miners had 13 hits in the game.

Knox, Jacob Bardwell, Parker, and Osborne each collected multiple hits for South Gippsland Miners.

Rylee Prosser’s single with the bases loaded scored two runs to put the Miners out in front by five at the end of the first inning.

Sale chased, adding three runs. Charlie Carew pitched two innings, recorded three strikeouts and left the game with the Miners achieving a slim lead six to five.

Tom Nicholas stepped onto the mound and threw a shut-out in the third inning, which was marked by a sliding outfield catch by Ethan Davis in left field.

New recruit Riley Matthews had three hits on the day and helped the Miners to add to its total.

In the last inning, with the Miners up by two runs seven to five, Sale had its last bat.

The rain had set in and the players were brave finishing out the game.

Sale put the first runner on then followed up with two outs.

Felicity Clissold scored the runner on first with her base hit and then Anthony Smith scored Clissold to even the score as time was called.

In the end it was a wet and wild seven to seven draw.

Congratulations to all the players who played well through adverse conditions.

C Grade THE Sale Rangers’ effort to come back from down six runs in the fifth inning came up just short, as they fell 11 to nine to South Gippsland Miners on Sunday.

Sale scored three runs in the failed comeback but couldn’t pick up the loss.

The Miners scored on a wild pitch and a single by Jacob Bardwell in the first inning.

A wild pitch by the Rangers and the Miners scored another two runs.

Sale Rangers had 10 hits in the game whilst South Gippsland Miners collected 12 hits.

Jack Ginnana, Stewart McKinley, Wayne Prosser, and Bardwell each collected multiple hits.

Jack Ginnana led South Gippsland Miners with four runs batted in.

He went three for four on the day.

• Leongatha Cycling

Cyclists take on Industrial Estate CLUB racing was held on Sunday as the club raced a criterium circuit at the Leongatha Industrial Estate for the first time in probably 30 years.

Unfortunately Sunday morning saw several showers pass through at assembly time discouraging some starters.

In addition, the club had several members competing at Warrnambool over the weekend.

However, those that participated all felt that it was great to have a good circuit race again.

In the A Division the field was only small but packed some good quality with Thomas McFarlane just back from a holiday in Europe watching some of the big Pro tour autumn classics.

The riders faced a 30 minute test plus two laps and the regular surges by several riders saw all the competitors with some effort showing on their faces.

At the two lap to go mark, Thomas McFarlane surged to the lead and had the others chasing.

Ollie McLean made the

most of the chase but was still down by 30m at the finish and was left with second to Thomas.

Steve Allen kept the power on to claim third, followed by Dylan Adams who had made some of the early running.

Next in was Morgan Barnes who found the regular change in tempo difficult to handle.

He was followed by Thomas Fitzgerald.

In the B Grade race, the club saw a road racing start

by Caleb Murphy.

However, with around nine weeks since track finished his form was not adequate to go with the field.

The club is also hoping that Jack Mitchell can get a start shortly since recovering from his track season fall.

The B Grade riders raced for 25 minutes plus two laps.

Early in the race Greg Bradshaw was setting the pace with Kaleb Jans marking his efforts and Jack Allen sitting just off the pace.

The 800m circuit had a long downhill side but on Sunday this edge of the circuit had a slight head wind so riders did not get great benefit from the descent.

North/South First with the score of the week was the talented pair of Deb Anglim and Jack Kuiper with 64.55 per cent, well ahead of the pack. Second with an excellent 57.94 per cent were Philip and Neville Chapman. Third with 49.21 per cent, were last week’s leaders Julie and Ian Macphee, still performing strongly. Fourth with a very sound 47.88 per cent were Dawn Jolly and Althea Drew.

East/West First with a very strong 62.80 per cent were the evergreen team of John Sullivan and Alan Johnston. Second with a lovely 58.93 per cent were the strong duo of Beth Banks and Penny Loughran.

Sun shines on Inverloch parkrun THE weather gods smiled on Inverloch with a sensational day for the142nd parkrun.

This week, Charli Burns ran the show and she did a fantastic job making sure the 95 finishers all received their times, and making sure the volunteers all had a great day.

The March parkrunner of the Month was finally awarded. Congratulations to Ebony Knox.

Ebony has run 55 parkruns; 39 at Inverloch and has run seven other courses.

As well as this, Ebony has volunteered six times – once every nine runs.

Jacqui O’Connell was also awarded her 25 volunteer T-Shirt for volunteering 25 times.

Jacqui has run 119 times, so has volunteered once every five runs.

Amongst this week’s stunning 18 personal bests was Cathy McKnight.

Cathy shaved 31 seconds off her time on the day before her birthday.

Well done to all parkrunners who ran personal bests, year bests or bettered their personal expectations.

This week’s parkrun was only possible due to the following volunteer superheroes; Charli Burns, Pam Dalgleish, Wayne Davey, Amy Dynes, Kirby Ireland, Ina Kelly, Donna Lancaster, Tony O’Connell and Rick Whitehouse.

This week 95 people ran, jogged and walked the

course, of whom 12 were first timers and 18 recorded new personal bests. Representatives of six different clubs took part.

The event was made possible by nine volunteers.

Saturday’s full results and a complete event history can be found on the Inverloch parkrun results page.

Male placings: Glenn Sullivan of Wonthaggi Road Runners was first over the line in 19:15; Dave Seeds was second over the line in 19:18; David Moloney was third over the line in 20:15.

Female placings: Georgia Burns of Little Athletics was first (sixth overall) over the line in 20:58; Rachel H. Tattersall of Wonthaggi Road Runners was second (ninth overall) over the line in 23:04; Fiona Richardson was third (16th overall) over the line in 24:20.

The three highest age grades were recorded by: Dave Seeds 78.32 per cent for the time 19:18 (second overall); Glenn Sullivan 76.62 per cent for the time 19:15 (first overall); Georgia Burns 76.15 per cent for the time 20:58 (sixth overall).

Did you know parkrun is not just for runners?

Walkers, people with prams and even people with a dog on a short leash are all welcome.

Come out to Inverloch and see what it’s all about – just register online at parkrun.com.au first and bring your barcode, it’s all free.

South Gippsland Field and Game RESULT of South Gippsland Field and Game Simulated Clay Target Shoot held on Sunday, May 7.

Cycling champs: the A Grade winner was Thomas McFarlane and the B Grade winner was Kaleb Jans.

With two laps to go Kaleb Jans jumped out to a lead which he kept to the line.

However, Jack Allen responded better than Greg and was able to take second place even though he had not looked a contender for most of the race.

Greg followed in for third and Caleb Murphy finished for fourth.

Next Saturday afternoon the racing is with the Warragul club at the Cloverlea circuit whilst some of the juniors will be racing at the Ararat Junior Tour.

South Gippsland Bridge Club FRIDAY, May 5, at Inverloch – week two of Victorian sims pairs

Great effort: congratulations to all the parkrunners who recorded personal bests this week.

Third with a solid 53.87 per cent were the stalwart team of Faye Rowlands and Pat West and closely behind in fourth place were the newcomers to the competition Julie Perriam and Trevor Danger with 53.27 per cent. This pair will be a force to be reckoned with in the future.

Monday, May 1, at Meeniyan – pairs event First following on with recent successes were Viv Westaway and Ineke De Graff with a great 60.42 per cent. Second with a very sound 57.29 per cent was the ever reliable pair of Kathryn Smith and David Baggallay. Third with a very fine 52.08 per cent were Frank Arndt and Neville Chapman.

Tuesday, April 28, at Tarwin Lower – Pairs competition North/South

First and continuing on with their great run of success were Julie and Ian Macphee with 61.01 per cent. Second with a great 56.60 per cent were the reliable Chapman team of Philip and Neville Chapman. Third with another fine performance and 54.17 per cent were John Sullivan and John Sutton. Fourth with a very sound 51.04 per cent, were Bron Sund and Frank Arndt.

East/ West First with another win were Viv Westaway and Maureen Stiles with 61.01 per cent. Second with an excellent 55.06 per cent were Hannah Martin and Margaret Munro. Third with a sound 51.79 per cent were the always steady Faye Rowlands and Pat West and fourth with a close 51.49 per cent were the skilled pair of Norma Hannay and Marj Freeman.

On a cold overcast day, 76 shooters enjoyed a 50 Tgts Sim Grd event.

The high gun for the day was B. Wilkinson with a score of 44.

The other place getters are as follows.

AA: R. Hill 43 and A. McDonald 37.

A: B. Wilkinson 44, J. Green 42, and B. Tangey 40.

B: G. Kent 32, S. Jarvis

32 and B. Bradshaw 31.

C: C. Hillbrick 32, T. Hodgman 32 and R. Pearson 31.

Vets: A. Pattison 34, G. Hart 32 and K. Mayze 32.

Ladies: K. Matthies 37, M. Hogan 30, and K. Stybosh 30.

Juniors: C. Wilkerson 39 and H. Hamilton 29.

The next shoot will be a 50 Tgts Sim Grd event held on Sunday, June 4.

The starting time is11am at the ground situated at 940 Leongatha – Yarragon Road, Hallston.

If you are interested in trying simulated clay target shooting just come along; you will be made most welcome.

Junior winner: C. Wilkerson had a very good score of 39.

• Wonthaggi Table Tennis

Mator and Rally Cars fight it out THE A Reserve table tennis match last week between Mator and Rally Cars was a fight to the finish with some of the closest games played this season.

The set between Archie Paxton (Mator) and Daniel Park (Rally Cars) had to be one of the best displays in A Reserve.

Archie finally nailed it 1210 in the fifth.

Both players had been undefeated until last week’s matches.

In the same match Charley Donohue ( Mator) went to five with Mitch Stivic ( Rally Cars), Mitch getting over the line 11 to eight in the fifth.

Mator finished the night with a very hard won six to three result.

In another tight A Reserve match that seemed to go on forever, the Classics (Brad Scott, Siobhan Paxton and Leanne Costello) had a six to three win over Mercedes (Beau Allamby, Jack Duff and Callum Martin).

The result could have gone either way and every set was close.

The final doubles (Brad and Siobhan v Beau and Jack) went down the line to the fifth with an eventual 11 to eight win to Brad and Siobhan.

The B Grade semi finals will be played on Thursday (11/05) following junior coaching as follows: Rocket League (Jake Stivic, Leit Rivers) v (Charley

Donohue, Poppy Duff) TMNT (Bayley Poynton-Jessup, Levi Clarke) v Butterfly (Mitchell Stivic, Coby Chandler) Jake Stivic was the B Grade leading player for the season.

A Grade Wollemi Pines .. 28 25 (106) Willows ............... 20 20 (99) Camelias ............. 16 17 (82) Blue Gum ........... 12 15 (80) The Oaks ............... 4 13 (75) Wattle ...................... 4 9 (73) Undefeated: Justin Licis

A Reserve Mator ................... 16 26 (88) The Classics ........ 12 25 (85) Rally Cars............ 12 21 (86) Mercedes ............... 8 20 (75) Dodge Challengers 8 19 (73) Range Rovers ........ 4 20 (77) Undefeated: Archie Paxton

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’Burra Seniors secure first win U12s IT was a fast paced contest between two quick teams, when Korumburra played Wonthaggi.

“The Under12s loss four to seven loss didn’t reflect the team’s performance,” Korumburra City coach Graham Beech said.

“The forwards had many

chances and were stopped by some great goalkeeping

by Wonthaggi. All the players put in another strong team effort.

“Liam Thomas played well to score his first goal for the team and I was particularly pleased with the efforts of Abbey Nichols and Alana Lopez-Freeman who both gave

strong performances in the midfield.

“Patrick Morris in goal in slippery conditions limited Wonthaggi’s quick forwards.

I was very pleased with our overall performance.”

U16s IT was a tough day on the pitch for Korumburra’s U16s with a two to seven defeat, Aidan Hall and Decota Decarlo finding the net.

Aaron Lopez-Freeman took on three defenders during the first half and looked likely to score when he broke away from them, but it wasn’t to be.

Kieran Lewis defended well in the back line.

As always, the reliable Curtis Gardner played a great game with opponents almost twice his size.

U15 girls A SOLID performance from both sides was highlighted by some great breaks by the Korumburra forwards.

Goalkicker: Milly Hurst broke away from Wonthaggi’s defender on her way to scoring one of her three goals in Korumburra’s U15 girls side 10 to four win over Wonthaggi. Photo courtesy Tash Hurst.

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

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Audrey Lamers opened the scoring for Burra at the four minute mark of the first term; her first game of the season kicked off in style.

Dakota Decarlo followed up with three and Estelle Rosse booted two.

With Wonthaggi only managing one goal during the term, they just couldn’t get it past defenders Jordan Egan, Alana Lopez-Freeman and Milly Hurst.

In the second term, coach Rose Hurst and team manager Jess Odgers mixed up the side to see how far these girls can go. Aaliyah Nagel came out of goals and was replaced by Dakota Decarlo, while Milly Hurst moved into an attacking role. These changes paid off with Aaliyah booting her first goal for Burra at the eight minute mark then Milly taking on the defenders with her lightning pace and scoring the next three goals.

Dakota had her work cut out in goals, Wonthaggi slotting through three for the end result of a 10 to four win for the home side.

Abbey Nichols, Fern Hurst and Zhi Xia McNeil all defended superbly.

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IT was a superb game to watch.

Korumburra was unlucky to have not come away with the win in a closely fought contest resulting in a one to two loss. Korumburra had many shots on goal and almost had the equaliser but the score was disallowed after the

linesman called offside.

Belinda Nichols managed to find the net for Burra with their only goal of the day. Korumburra’s passing was fantastic, their training sessions paying off.

Although they didn’t get the points, the team was buzzing as though they had won.

Seniors AT 3pm, on a blustery afternoon, the senior men took the field.

Wonthaggi won the toss and chose to play with the wind.

From the kick off both

teams showed their intentions as they tested each other in what was a physical, competitive and respectful match.

Wonthaggi and Korumburra’s defensive lines were well organised restricting open chances on goal.

Wonthaggi looked to press home the wind advantage and they used the long ball to good effect for their young strike force to get in behind the Korumburra defence, however, Korumburra keeper Adam Richards was having a great game coming off his line to clean up at the back.

The breakthrough came

for Korumburra at the 30 minute mark when a great move from the back was rewarded with an excellent strike at goal by midfielder Liam Cull.

He connected well with the ball from the edge of the box and the shot flew into the back of the net leaving the Wonthaggi keeper stranded.

The goal put the momentum Korumburra’s way and it looked confident for the remaining 15 minute of the half.

In the second half, the wind had dropped and Wonthaggi came out inspired.

Wonthaggi controlled the middle and Korumburra de-

fended admirably.

Wonthaggi won a number of free kicks on the edge of the area as Korumburra’s defending became more and more desperate. On about the 80th minute, Korumburra had a great chance to double the lead.

Jack Millar played in a great free kick to Liam Cull, who with a long out stretched boot just failed to make contact with the ball, enabling the Wonthaggi keeper to make the save and keep his side in the hunt for the final few minutes.

Wonthaggi pressed again, but Korumburra held on for a

Stars’ spirit impresses U12s

IN a game that was expected to be extremely wet and windy, the weather gods served us well for a spirited match between Inverloch Stars and Prom Coast.

It was an extremely even first half and with the Stars’ Rex Parini weaving his magic around the ground and Hugo Norton holding strong as the goalkeeper we entered the break at two to one with James Gilbert and Rex Parini both having found the back of the net.

What was so pleasing about the second half in particular was the even contribution from the team.

Oscar Malcolm, Shelley Davis, Thomas Box, Charlotte Febey and Charli Dellamina, all in defence, repelled every attack impressively and Tyler Jenkins and Finn Wilkinson on the wings supported the mids, sharing the ball around the ground with style.

James Gilbert scored impressively again and Jack Farmer came off the bench to score two classy goals to round off the game with the Stars winning five to one in what was a great team effort.

U10s IT was another great morning for the Inverloch Stars Soccer Club and an enjoyable game from the U10s.

The club welcomed Prom Coast to Inverloch and for the first time, it had an U10s team.

Coach Luke Wilkinson needs to be commended for having the children play in the right spirit, which was really highlighted when a few of the players enthusiastically filled in for an undermanned

Dedication: Noyen Limbu from Inverloch battles it out with Maddie Platt from Prom Coast in the U10s. opposition, playing and kicking goals against their own teammates.

From the sidelines, spectators could really see all children building in confidence, and therefore participating fully, regardless of previous experience.

Calling to each other and passing to teammates in a better position continues to develop, and with the ball moving around the field a bit more freely, the children were getting a good workout.

“I was really proud of our players who played for Prom Coast and assisted a lot of their players who are just learning the game in playing as a team and spreading out,” Luke said.

“In the first half, Inverloch was very clumped together and Prom Coast got a couple of good goals when the ball broke free. In the second half, Inverloch worked bet-

ter at spreading out, and our passing from defence, into the midfield and then onto the forwards was some of the best we have seen this year.

“I also noticed how now we are learning to take the first touch to control the ball, and the second touch to either dribble or pass- instead of just blazing away- it’s really good to see.

“Lastly, I know we all want to get a goal in a game, but as a coach I really take a lot of notice of who does the passing or running into the space that in the end results in the goal.”

“Thanks again to Roger Thorrowgood for refereeing.”

The U10s are in the “MiniRoos” or “small sided football” section of the game.

For information on this, see http://www.ffacoachingresource.com.au/about-thecurriculum/small-sided-football-(miniroos).

This means the competition is all about having fun and enjoying the game; learning by playing instead of winning at all costs; that’s why we don’t have a ladder or worry about results,” Luke said.

“Also at this level the referee’s job is to keep the game moving fluently, limiting stoppages and helping all players with all match restarts.

“Most importantly, Roger makes every effort to create an environment that ensures that all players have fun, are learning the game and having maximum involvement.”

From the 2017 guidelines on Mini- Roos, it states that U10s referees need to; explain the rules to players and why a free kick has been awarded, let the game flow and give instruction to all players on the run where you can, praise and encourage both teams, and be enthusiastic and approachable.

Leongatha small bore rifle club 2017 50m Prone Pennant - Section C Round 9: Leongatha 583.028 defeated Kyabram 574.025; Brunswick 556.015 defeated

by Albury A 573.009; Wangaratta 561.011 defeated

by Glenelg B 580.015.

The best shooter for round nine was Daniel Croatto (Leongatha) with 200.013.

Congratulations to Daniel on his 200 with 13 perfect 10’s.

Round 10: Wangaratta 560.016 defeated by Leongatha 580.024; Brunswick 559.014 defeated

by Glenelg B 575.025; Albury A 577.024 defeated Kyabram 567.016.

The best shooter for round 10 was John Denton (Albury) with 195.011.

Final ladder Leongatha.................................40 Kyabram...................................20 Albury A...................................28 Glenelg B .................................24 Wangaratta .................................8 Brunswick ..................................0

Congratulations go to Leongatha for winning the pennant for 50 metre Prone.

The club shoots Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the recreation reserve.

In control: Augustus Finsterer ran the ball down the field.

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Trophy winners: Colin Bell, Rob McKenzie, Milton Heywood, Nicole McKenzie, Bruce Cooper, Dave Christie and Cliff McGannon had a wonderful season at the Fish Creek Bowls Club.

Fish Creek THE presentation night held on Friday, May 5, went extremely well and was enjoyed by all attendees.

A gourmet meal was followed by the presentation of medals to all the successful winners and runners up, by both presidents Tim and Chris McLean.

The recipients were: Singles ladies: N. McKenzie Runner up: A. Cowell Singles men’s: D. Christie Runner up: M. Heywood Ladies pairs champions: N. McKenzie and A. Cowell Club men’s pair’s champions: R. McKenzie and C. Bell.

Mixed pairs champions: R. McKenzie and N. McKenzie Twenty One up: C. McGannon 100 up: B. Cooper Fish Creek life memberships were presented to two very deserving people, namely Nellie Van Dyke and Rob

Leongatha THE Leongatha Bowls Club held its annual general meeting on Thursday, April 20 which was attended by 40 members.

Overall the club has had another successful year and a very comperehensive report was received from the chairman of the board Russell Trotman. The treasurer’s report showed the club had finished the year within credit.

Reports were presented by various committees and elections were conducted by John O’Connor who declared all positions vacant.

The board of management for 2017-18 consists of the secretary, treasurer and five directors, as well as the director of the ladies bowls, director of the men’s bowls and the new chairperson of the board is Liz Beale.

All other committee positions have been filled and the club looks forward to another successful year.

Wednesday, May 3 social bowls winners were K. Williams (s) and A. Moyey with two wins plus 11, runners-up were G. Drury (s), J. Richards and J. Bowman with one win, one loss and plus five.

Saturday social bowls winners were M. Pearson (s) and H. Deenen, runners-up were R. Symmons (s), L. Robertson and J. Richards.

Wednesday, May 10 will see the start of the winter pairs and this event will start at 11am. Entries to be in by 9am and dress is mufti. Team entries or single entry can be made on the list in the board room.

On Friday, May 5 the last of the 2016-17 Kitty Club teas was held at the clubrooms with a good attendance. At this stage I have not been advised when the Kitty Club teas will resume.

Wednesday, May 24 is the next monthly triples starting at 9.30am, with BYO lunch.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Staley.

A reminder to all members the annual general meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 17, starting at 7pm.

This replaces the normal general committee meeting.

If you have not yet nominated

someone, or had someone nominate you, forms are available at the club, and you are invited to nominate as many times as you so wish.

Remember, your club needs you.

Life memberships: presidents Christine (left) and Tim McLean (right) congratulated Nellie van Dyke and Rob Staley for their contribution to the Fish Creek Bowls Club.

South Gippsland Indoor Bias Bowls Association THIS week saw the third game for the season.

Mardan managed to hang on to top position after a 10 point loss to Korumburra Blue.

Foster Fishys had a 13 point win against Dumbalk moving them up to second place.

The third match between Buffalo and Korumburra White was a real tussle all the way through, with Buffalo being the eventual winner by six shots.

It seems the association is going to have an exciting season this year with ladder positions being closely fought over each week.

Anything could happen in the next couple of weeks with such small point margins.

Twenty players headed off to Trafalgar last Sunday for the Mid Gippy Challenge.

Results will be in next week’s edition.

Happy bowling to all.

Ladder Mardan ........................8 Foster Fishys ...............8 K’burra White ............8 K’burra Blue ...............6 Buffalo ..........................6 Dumbalk .......................0

+17 +14 +7 +1 -13 -26

Foster indoor bowls THIS will be the third week of indoor bowls at Foster.

This Saturday saw a good roll up of 11 players braving a wet, chilly night.

At the end of the night there were two teams with two wins.

With the eventual winner being the only team of two players, Ian Rogers stepped up to skip with Frank Raiti.

They had two wins, with +13 shots, only two points above the other team.

The club is having a great start to these nights with several keen players but there is

plenty of room for more.

If you are interested in having a game it’s on Saturday nights at the bowls club, names in by 7.15pm for a 7.30pm start.

The cost is $4 to play.

A light supper follows.

Phone names in to the club on 5682 2061, or for further details phone Bev on 0408 369 298.

More bowls reports on page 45.

Party time: Carol Hughes and Cynthia Hensley enjoyed Inverloch Bowls Club’s celebration evening.

Inverloch WITH no winter bowls, last week saw the ladies enjoy a roaring twenties themed Wine and Dine.

They dressed to impress with feather boas, sequinned headbands, long beads and lots of glitter enjoying a lovely lunch and entertainment by Andy Dennis.

The club rooms were full with over 90 ladies reviving the fun times of the 1920’s.

Thanks to Marg Flett and her helpers, each table’s centrepiece was a champagne glass filled with colourful streamers, draped with black and red beads with a small feathered cap sitting on a colourful placemat.

The Wonthaggi ladies again arrived to party and entertained us with a rendition of the ‘Wonthaggi’ song.

The club was treated to a delicious two course meal, plenty of raffle prizes and a chance to dance the Charleston once again. It was a great afternoon and the club already has bookings for next year’s event.

Last Thursday, May 4, Inverloch hosted the SouthWest Gippsland midweek bowls competition.

The match was attended by around 50 mixed-mufti bowlers who formed teams of three and four to play

their usual two games of 12 ends competition.

Inverloch fielded quite a few bowlers to add to the regular midweek players from other South West Gippsland clubs. The winners were Inverloch bowlers Lois Luby, Ron Kee, Pam Sutcliffe and Judy from San Remo.

Winter bowls start on Wednesday, May 10, at 11am and names are to be in by 10am.

Winter bowls will run until the end of August on Wednesday and Sunday.

It is a mixed mufti format and all welcomed.

The Division 1 Blue pennant winners went off to Moama to play in the State Pennant playoffs.

They lost their first game to Warrnambool by six shots overall on Friday.

Saturday’s round started

Pink ladies: Jewel Huntriss and Gail Applin dressed to impress at Inverloch Bowls Club’s roaring twenties themed Wine and Dine. off on a winning note with a 27 shot win against Gisborne.

Unfortunately, that was the end of the celebration as Inverloch lost the next three games to Queenscliff by 19 shots, Bendigo by 14 shots and Melbourne by 25 shots.

The club congratulates

the boys for winning through and representing Strzelecki Region.

Being part of the State Pennant playoffs was an achievement that did the club proud.

It’s members draw night on Friday.

Midweek winners: Lois Luby, Ron Kee and Pam Sutcliffe enjoyed success at the South West Gippsland midweek bowls competition.

Simply stunning: the ladies from the Wonthaggi Bowls Club were invited along to help Inverloch Bowls Club enjoy the roaring twenties themed Wine and Dine.

Tarwin SUNDAY, May 7 was presentation day for Tarwin Bowls Club, winding up the 2016/2017 season.

The first two presentations were made by regional representative of Bowls Victoria Marj Pearson to Helen Twite and Peter Henwood, with badges in recognition of their contributions to bowls in the South Gippsland region.

It was a surprise presentation to both recipients, but well deserved.

Congratulations to Peter Tainton and Steve Graham who tied in first place in the men’s pennant vote count and to John Fedley and Mary Massier who received trophies as ‘most improved’ for the season.

Unfortunately, the club missed Steve and Glenda Graham, who moved to their new home in Healesville last Friday.

President Carol Giroud said in her farewell speech to Steve and Glenda, “they are stalwarts of the club who are going to be sadly missed both on and off the green.”

The club would like to thank the Grahams for their many contributions to the club, especially to Steve for running barefoot bowls and, most importantly, the bar.

Peter Henwood is confident the next session of winter bowls on Tuesday, May 16, will continue as planned.

Please contact Peter on 5663 7481 for details of the competition.

Good bowling to all – especially those who are staying home rather than heading north to the sun.

Pennant winner: president Carol Giroud with Peter Tainton, who won first place in the men’s pennant vote count. Peter tied with Steve Graham.

Farewell: president Carol Giroud (left) said her goodbyes to club members Glenda and Steve Graham, who recently moved to Healesville.

Most improved: president Carol Giroud congratulated John Fedley for this efforts at the Tarwin Bowls Club this season.

Surprise: from left, president Carol Giroud and regional representative of Bowls Victoria Marj Pearson congratulated Helen Twite for receiving her badge for her contribution to bowls in South Gippsland.

Right, Appreciation: regional representative of Bowls Victoria Marj Pearson presented Peter Henwood with a badge, commending his contribution to bowls in South Gippsland.

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Allan Edney 4BBB final played out THE final of the A.E. Edney 4BBB event was held at Leongatha Golf Course on Sunday, May 7.

The Par event was held in cold and blustery conditions and proved to be a challenge for both teams.

The eventual winners were Rob Martin and John Moor, claiming victory over Phillipe du Plessis and Frank Gill on the 16th hole, finishing 3/2 up.

Finalists: winners of the A.E. Edney 4BBB Rob Martin and John Moor (left) with runner ups Phillipe du Plessis and Frank Gill.

Leongatha hosts Ambrose Shield SIXTEEN teams of four, including teams from eight visiting clubs, contested the annual Open Ambrose Shield on Friday, May 5.

This event was again generously sponsored by Leongatha Golf Club stalwart Evelyn Indian.

The weather was magnificent and the course a credit to our depleted grounds staff.

The winning team of Toni West, Nancy Sperling, Helen Mackenzie and Melinda Martin from Leongatha Golf Club with a score of 61 ¼ just pipped another Leongatha team by ¼ of a shot.

Winners: Leongatha 6: Toni West, Nancy Sperling, Helen Mackenzie and Melinda

Martin net 61 ¼ Runner Up: Leongatha 1: Ev Indian, Bec Thomas, Colleen Touzel and Karen Bear net 61 ½ Visitors Trophy: Meeniyan 2 – Jan Trease, Andrea Thorson, Susan Straw and Tanya Thorson net 63 1/8 Balls Down the Line: Wonthaggi 1 net 63 ¼, Meeniyan 1 63 ¾, Traralgon 1 64 ¼ and Leongatha 5, 64 7/8 c/b.

South Gippsland pennant Division 1 (at Wonthaggi Golf Club): Wonthaggi Golf Club won the Division 1. Results: Lang Lang 5 defeated Woorayl 2; Wonthaggi 5 def Meeniyan 2.

Division 2 (at Wonthaggi Golf Club): Leongatha Golf Club won Division 2.

Results: Leongatha 4 defeated Foster 3. Korumburra 5 defeated Phillip Island 2.

Division 3 (at Leongatha Golf Club): Foster Golf Club won Division 3.

Results: Foster 4 defeated Woorayl 3. Leongatha 6 defeated Meeniyan 1.

Division 4 (at Leongatha Golf Club): Lang Lang Golf Club won Division 4. Results: Phillip Island 4 defeated Korumburra 3; Lang Lang 5 defeated Wonthaggi 2.

Division 5 (at Phillip Island Golf Club): Lang Lang Golf Club won Division 5.

Results: Lang Lang 4 defeated Welshpool 3; Leongatha 4 defeated Wonthaggi 3.

Division 3: Foster Golf Club’s winning Division 3 pennant team consisted Trent Price (emergency), Graeme Watkins, Ray Prain, Paul Spencer, Stu Canning, Stephen Reid, Norm Cooper, Robin Smith (emergency) and Andrew Naylor (captain).

Division 6 (at Phillip Island Golf Club): Korumburra Golf Club won Division 6.

Results: Woorayl 5 defeated Aussie Golf 2; Korumburra 4 defeated Phillip Island 3.

Ladders Division 1 Wonthaggi ......5 – 25 (51.79%) Lang Lang ........3 – 22 (48.80%) Meeniyan ..........2 – 22 (50.58%) Woorayl ............2 – 15 (48.80%)

Division 2

Leongatha.......5 – 25 (54.05%)

Phillip Island ....2 – 13 (41.29%)

Korumburra ......5 – 24 (51.70%) Foster ................1 – 19 (46.34%) Phillip Island ....1 – 16 (47.82%)

Lang Lang ......5 – 23 (53.43%)

Division 3

Welshpool .........3 – 19 (49.35%)

Foster ..............4 – 22 (49.06%) Woorayl ............4 – 21 (51.07%) Meeniyan ..........2 – 21 (50.57%) Leongatha .........2 – 20 (49.25%)

Division 4 Lang Lang ......5 – 26 (52.89%) Korumburra ......3 – 23 (51.82%) Wonthaggi ........2 – 22 (53.38%)

The Hyland Cup is an annual Men’s knockout Matchplay event played in memory of past member Chas Hyland.

This year’s event started in February with 54 entrants and culminated in a play off between Jon R Smith (14) and Malcolm Legge (18).

Malcolm was going into

Shield winners: Nancy Sperling, Toni West, Ev Indian (sponsor), Helen Mackenzie and Melinda Martin were the winning Leongatha 6 team.

Leongatha ladies

Steer, 81 net, a very popular score for the day.

Gwen Chapman (30) won the C Grade scratch event.

Marg Berry won the putting competition with 28 putts.

Down the line balls were won by Rebecca Thomas and Colleen Touzel 77, Pat Pease 78, Wendy Parker 80, Lianne Adamson, Marg Berry, Maria Bell, Trish Owen, Marg Griffiths and Rita de Bondt 81 and Sue Bowler and Pat West 82.

Rebecca Thomas is leading after the first round of the Championships with 79, followed by Dot Stubbs on 89.

Pat Pease is leading the B Grade field with Loris Clark four shots behind.

Jill Steer and Gwen Chapman are equal leaders in C Grade, Georgina Mitchell one shot behind, and Lianne Adamson and Maria Bell sneaking up the rear.

Geri Hastings scored 20 points to win the nine hole competition from Chris Lay 19 points and Marion Chalmers 16 points.

Saturday, May 6: Winner: Dot Stubbs (14) 75 net Down the line: Marg Griffiths 79 and Mandy Moyle 81

Well done: Gwen Chapman was the C Grade scratch winner, Jill Steer was the C Grade winner, Dot Stubbs was the A Grade and Monthly Medal winner and Loris Clark was the B Grade winner.

Woorayl ladies IN total contrast from last week’s washout, players were greeted with a spectacular day for the Monthly Medal on Wednesday, May 3 There was a great buzz around the clubhouse with everyone enjoying the welcome return of the sun.

The course was in great condition for play but the rain has taken away the additional ‘summer’ fairway run that players had been helped with in gaining additional distance.

There were 18 ladies who teed off for Janet Thompson’s

sponsored stroke day.

Lois Young played very consistent golf and carded a net 79 (33) to win the Monthly Medal and B Grade on a count back from Inge Giliam.

In A Grade, Ann Poole was the winner with net 81 (23).

NTP: eighth I. Giliam, 11th H, Sullivan and 17th I. Giliam.

DTL: I. Giliam 79 (35), E. Berryman 82 (14), and E. McBride 82 (34) on a countback from J. Riseley.

Putting: E. Berryman 29.

Next week: first round S and B Thomas Stableford

Pairs Aggregate over two rounds.

Wonthaggi ........0 – 17 (48.43%)

Division 6 Korumburra ..5 – 31 (56.17%) Woorayl ............4 – 22 (50.93%) Phillip Island ....3 – 23 (51.49%) Aussie Golf.........0 – 8 (41.22%)

the final in good form, having taken out the Monthly Medal recently.

The Hyland Cup is one event at Leongatha Golf Club which Jon hasn’t been able to win over the years despite having been in the final many times, and he was hoping to rectify that on Friday. Alas it wasn’t to be.

“It was all over on the 13th. I didn’t play badly but Malcolm was on song, he had eight one putts and one no putts,” Jon said.

Cup winner: Jon R Smith (right) congratulates the 2017 Chas Hyland Cup winner Malcolm Legge.

Leongatha ON Saturday, Ken McKenzie had a very good score of net 69 to win C Grade and the Monthly Medal in a count back from Nick Shaw and John Payne who took the A Grade honours.

B Grade was taken out by Tim McCarthy with net 71.

Balls were won by Nick Shaw, Anthony Sparkes, Russell Williams, Nick Lafferty, Keith Godridge, David Forbes, Jon Smith, Steve Vuillermin, David Barrack, Denis McDonald, Merv Stubbs, Rod Brown, Rod Hopcraft, Bruce Hutton, Kevin Castwood, Doug Clemann and David Prior.

NTPs were John Feddersen on the 14th hole and Peter Jaspers on the 16th.

On Tuesday, 46 golfers contested a Stableford competition in what could be best described as miserable conditions.

Persistent showers made scoring difficult and it was Terry Grace who mastered the conditions best to produce the best score of the day of 36 points to win the Overall and B Grade events.

A Grade was won by Leroy Sharrock who did extremely well to amass 35 points off his three handicap.

Balls were won by Mike Street, Ken Smirk, Bruce Hutton, Jon Smith, Wendy-Anne Parker, Doug Clemann, Fred de Bondt, Joe Lowell, Les Newton, Ian Barlow, Mick Oliver, Peter Waters, Trevor Seebeck, Norm Hughes and Frank Smedley.

NTPs were Michael Thomas on the 14th hole and Bruce Hutton on the 16th.

In contrast, Thursday was a beautiful autumn day and with the course in great condition scores were notably better.

Allan Schache had a great day in finding out that he is going to be a grandfather as well as scoring 40 points to win the Overall and C Grade events.

A Grade was won by Nathan Wardle with 38 points and Merv Stubbs took out B Grade with 35 points.

Balls were won by Colin Sperling, Ian Nunn, Greg Welsford, Mick Oliver, John Renwick, Bruce Clark, Peter Hartigan, Jeff Brewer, Barry Day, Ray Burton, Michael Thomas, Neil Mackenzie, Joe Lowell, Mike Street, Grant McRitchie, Bruce Hutton, Russell Williams, Keith Godridge, Peter Walsh, Doug Clemann and John Simon.

NTPs were Les Newton on the 14th hole and Ray Burton on the 16th.

Meeniyan ladies

Medallist: Lois Young won B Grade and the Monthly Medal.

Leongatha .........4 – 25 (48.96%)

Legge wins Hyland Cup THE Hyland Cup final was played at Leongatha Golf Club on Friday, May 5.

THIRTY eight women competed in the first round of the women’s Club Championship and May Monthly medal.

Margaret Raynor, having recently resumed playing after illness, generously sponsored this event.

The Monthly medal and A Grade winner, continuing her steady form, was Dot Stubbs with 89 off the stick and a 75 net.

Loris Clark (27) had a memorable day to win B Grade with 77 net.

C Grade was won by Jill

Division 5

THE Championships began yesterday after a week of rainy weather but we were happy to play in sunny calm conditions though initially wet underfoot.

Scores are always a tale of woe in the Championships and this was again the case yesterday.

Winner on the day though

Woorayl SATURDAY saw 43 players take out cards for a Stableford event, sponsored by C and L Stainless.

The club thanked Con and Leigh for their generous sponsorship.

The course was in great condition considering the weather leading up to Saturday.

A Grade’s winner was G. Calder with a fine 37 points.

B Grade and score of the day were won by R. Winkler with 38 points and C Grade was won by a very popular M. Wood with 35 points.

Congratulations to the major winners.

Balls down the line went to B. Hogan, M. Grist, C. James, P. Burgess, T. Williams, G. Fennell, B. Fiek, J. Redmond and D. Hunt.

Nearest the pins went to C. Hall on the eighth.

The raffle winner was the Ash Hickey syndicate.

Good luck to all taking out cards for next week’s event.

Mirboo North ladies MONTHLY medal Winner: Amy Wilson 111/38/net 73. DTL: Wendy Gervasi net 74. Putting: Wenwas Dot Elliott with a 77 net (16) and the medal.

Section 2 was won by BJ Angwin with a 78 net (34).

Best nine was won by Grace Benson with 36 (32).

Putting went to Andrea Thorson with 27 putts.

BDL went to Andrea Thorson 78 (9), Sue Hoskin 79 (23), Dot Christie 80 (8) and Heather Poletti 80 (18).

Day winner: Dot Elliott won with 77 net.

dy Gervasi 31 putts. Birdies: fourth Barb Stimson. NTP: sixth Amy Wilson and 13th Wendy Gervasi. Nine hole competition: Leanne Pennycuick 12 points.

Foster WEDNESDAY, May 3: Stroke Medal Winners: A/Medal: Val Soderlund (20) 76 net. Winner B: Merle Barham (26) 78 net.

SCR A: Barb Warren 89. SCR B: Merle Barham 104. NTP: 17th S. Cook and sixth B. Warren. DTL: B. Britten 79, T. Prue 80, G. Tyers 80. Putting: Barb Warren 28 Thursday, April 27: Stableford.

Winner: Doc Menzies 36 c/b. NTP: sixth D. Summers and13th J. Stone. DTL: R. Smith 36, P. Dight 36, R. Fulton 33 and N. Cooper 33.

Friday, April 28: Chook Run. Winner: Paul Spencer (18) 21 points. NTP: fourth S. Reid.

DTL: B. Fuller 17, G. Phelan 17and B. Amesreiter 16.

Saturday, April 29: Stroke Medal Don and Sheron Cripps Trophy Winner Medal: J. Stone.

A Grade: T. Vanin. B Grade: J. Stone. Scatch: J. Freeman.

NTP: sixth A. Howell, 13th N. Cooper, 15th S. Canning and 17th J. Freeman. DTL: G. Draeger 70, P. Schofield 72, D. Knee 74, J. Freeman 74 and R. Fulton 75. Nine holes: J. Stone 18 points. Ladies: J. Prain 81 C/B. DTL: G. Reid 81. NTP: sixth G. Reid and 17th J. Town.

Pennant Sunday: final round.

A great win by the Division 3 golfers, winning the day and the pennant. Congratulations to all involved in bringing the pennant home.

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Next Wednesday is the second round of the championships, with a time sheet drawn up, according to last week’s results. Those players who are not in the championships are able to play at the end of the field and will be included in the daily event.

The final round of championships is now planned for May 17, which replaces the Captain and President’s Day, as in the club fixtures.

Wednesday, May 24, is the McLaren Qualifying 4BBB Par event, with a signup sheet for the pairs who would like to enter.

Four members enjoyed the day at Leongatha last Friday, playing in the Ambrose Shield.

It was the first time two of the girls had been on the course and they played very well with the new surroundings and all enjoyed the team event.

AFTER rain on Tuesday, the golfers were happy to see the sun shining and have warm weather for the first round of the Club Championships last Wednesday.

Marg Young had a great round, winning A Grade (0-25) as well as the May Monthly Medal, with 96(24)72.

The runner up and Scratch Score winner was Lee Clements, 89(12)77.

B Grade (26-45) was won

by Merrissa Cosson with a nice 108(27)81 and Jean White was runner up, 123(40)83.

NTP winners were Jan Hewitt first, Marg Young seventh, and Jenny Blackmore on the 13th green.

Balls down the line went to Chris Rickard and Carie Harding, with 80 net and Lynette McIvor, Beryl Brown and Barb Walker, all with 82

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Marg Young: was the A Grade winner as well as May Monthly Medallist at Korumburra last week.

Unfortunately, there were no golf wins but the weather was fantastic and Lyn Perks won a raffle prize.

A small field played on Saturday, with fine but windy weather, before the rain arrived.

Lee Clements (12) was the RB winner with 76 net.

Lynette McIvor had a NTP on the 10th.

AFTER missing last week ladies golf due to unplayable conditions, the weather deity smiled broadly and issued the perfect still, calm day for the 27 golf starved players to compete in the May Monthly Medal and the first round of the championships.

The rain over the last week had softened the course and made it play longer.

The ladies were delighted to find at presentation the generous support of the Wonthaggi Club when manager Les handed over generous vouchers and awards for the lucky winners of the three grades; this was greatly appreciated especially by the winners.

Marg Johnson had a beaut day with a great score

Martial arts team excel SOUTH Gippsland Freestyle Karate students came away with 19 medallions following the International Sports Karate Association Gippsland Classic in Traralgon on April 30.

Nine students from the Leongatha and Korumburra club attended the event, which was the first tournament the club had competed in since opening last year.

“It was a defining and proud moment for the club.

We received praise and positive feedback from other clubs and students who attended the event,” founder and head in-

structor Mick Ognenovski said.

“We definitely made a massive impact.”

The results were as follows Seniors; Sensei Mick Ognenovski: silver in traditional forms 18/39 years; silver in sumo 18+ years; bronze in point sparring 18/39 years; bronze in clash sparring 18/39 years.

Chris Brown: silver in clash sparring 18/39 years.

Patrick Biro: silver in clash sparring 16/17 years.

Juniors; Taylan Ognenovski: silver in sumo 10/13 years; silver in clash sparring 10/13 years; bronze in sword combat 10/11 years; bronze in point sparring 10/13 years.

Isabella Grimley: gold in sumo 10/13 years; bronze in sword combat 10/13 years.

Lochie Brown: bronze in sumo 8/9 years.

Caiden Brown: silver in sumo 10/13 years.

Ruby Courtier: gold in sword combat 6/7 years; silver in sumo 6/7 years.

Thomas Telfer: gold in sumo 8/9 years; gold in point sparring 8/9 years; gold in clash sparring 8/9 years.

Trainings are held in Leongatha on a Tuesday night and in Korumburra on Wednesday nights.

Juniors train from 6pm and Seniors train from 7pm.

• Leongatha Badminton

Exciting season ahead THE Leongatha Badminton Club began its 2017 season with a fantastic night of highly competitive matches with a host of new faces playing this season.

Leongatha badminton has picked up many new recruits which has greatly strengthened the overall competition, this fact was highlighted in the first match for review.

Trent Hughes from Korumburra is an absolute star of the game, he took on old legend Neil Jeremiah from Yarram.

Trent’s youth held the upper hand all night and he appears the player to beat this season.

Trent’s team Mazda was capably supported by another former star of the game, Jamie Davidson while its opponents Kia were best served by Shaun Helms and tennis star Tom Dudley who looks set to have a great year ahead.

Steve Johnson led his team Toyota to a solid win over Holden, who will only get better as the season goes along.

Joel Langstaff was too good for Alan McEachern who wouldn’t stop talking and the well groomed Karsten Krohn also had a top evening.

Veteran Arthur Grabham was the best player for the Holden side.

The Nissan team was full of fill-ins for the first week and it showed against Subaru.

Josh Almond and Gary McGrath were too steady and Gail Beer had a top night for Nissan. Nigel Grimes had a good singles win and Lyn Missen pulled off a memorable win in one of her doubles sets.

Nissan should bounce back in the weeks ahead.

Finally the Honda team proved the convincing winner over Ford. Greg Marshman and Les Swift used all their experience to get their side over the line, while Jo Parsons also had a great night winning most of her sets in a sparkling return to

the game.

Horse owner tycoon Glen Kleeven was the Ford team’s best player.

Much credit must be given to long time club secretary Rhonda Newton who has done a power of work to get the season underway, with team sheets, draws, scoresheets and countless phone calls. Well done Rhonda on your efforts.

Results Honda 5/103 d Ford 3/76, Mazda 5/97 d Kia 3/73, Toyota 6/103 d Holden 2/78, Subaru 4/102 d Nissan 4/75.

Ladder Toyota ........................................... 8 Mazda ........................................... 7 Honda ........................................... 7 Subaru .......................................... 7 Nissan ............................................ 4 Ford................................................ 3 Kia.................................................. 3 Holden ........................................... 2

Great wins: C Grade winner Leonie Bentick with A Grade and Medal Marg Johnson, and B Grade winner Pam Hanley.

Marg Ryan.

Anne won the match on the 17th and congratulations to both players for their achievement.

A big thank you goes to

the volunteers for the cleaning up on the course. Please check for ongoing working bees as there is still a great deal of debris from the winds and weather to be gathered up.

BOWLS | SPORT Mardan indoor

Top team: back from left, Patrick Biro, Isabella Grimley, Chris Brown, Mick Ognenovski, front from left, Thomas Telfer, Lochie Brown, Caiden Brown, Ruby Courtier and Taylan Ognenovski performed well at the International Sports Karate Association Gippsland Classic in Traralgon on April 30.

of 85 (13) 72 which gave her the Scratch, A Grade and Monthly Medal.

B Grade was won by Pam Hanley 101 (25) 76 and C Grade Leonie Bentick 106 (30) 76.

The putting was won by Jan Beaumont 29 putts.

The NTP were elusive greens today however Sara Beale did get on the eighth and took home the golf ball prize.

BDL went to Marg Ryan 77, Sharon Patullo 77, Geraldine Prentice 78, Jan Beaumont 78, Ally Adams 78, Sara Beale 79, Lorraine peters 80, Anne Tschiderer 80 and Delores Harvey 81 on c/b.

The Brunt Singles Knock Out Final was played on Monday between Anne Walker and

LAST week was a big bowls week for the Mardan club members.

First was a charity day with the central Gippsland district bowlers at Dumbalk.

On Tuesday night, it was pennant that resulted in no joy for its team.

Wednesday evening, which is the normal meeting night, was held as usual at the Mardan hall but also hosted the Wonthaggi Bowling Club.

The association with the Wonthaggi Bowling Club is reputed to be going on for around 59 years; unfortunately the early records stating the starting date are not available so it works on anecdotal evidence.

In any event it is a testament to both clubs the visits are still going strong today.

The bowling identities change from time to time, however the camaraderie does not.

The Wonthaggi bowlers did it in style; they arrived by bus with Ross who drove and also took part playing in his once a year bowling experience.

The club gave the members a cuppa on arrival and after some banter they got into it.

The Wonthaggi and Mardan bowlers mixed so as to make it social rather than competitive.

Jeanie Smith and Diane Baker came as spectators and had a right old mother’s meeting by the heater while everyone bowled The runners up team was lead by Graeme Trease, seconded by Shirley Evans[ Wonthaggi] third was played by John Mcoll and was skipped

by Toby Bolding [Wonthaggi] with a score of two wins and 13ends.

The winning team was skipped by Mardan president Ann Plowman with Denyse Menzies playing lead and Fred Demench [Wonthaggi] as third with a score of two wins and 15 ends.

They had a quick pack up and a glorious supper.

The winners were announced and presented with the prizes by secretary Ian Hasty.

A couple of jokes were told then the raffles were run Denyse Menzies was successful at winning one a meat tray.

The club wished the Wonthaggi mob a safe trip home and with that done, Ross loaded his charges on to the bus for the trip back home.

The club will return the visit to Wonthaggi later in the year.

That is all for this week.

Meeniyan THE first official winter season

Meeniyan Bowls celebrate new green THE new green in all of its glory is there for everyone to see and admire at the Meeniyan Bowls Club.

Bowlers are having a lovely time trying it out and looking forward to the coming winter season which starts Monday, May 1.

It cost the club approximately $225,000.

The funds were raised by the club.

The ground was last restored nine years ago.

“If we look after it we will get 10 or 15 years out of this one,” former president Wes Logan said.

“We played on it for the first time Monday and it was good.

“It will last as long as we look after it.”

The official opening was on Wednesday, May 3, preceding the annual general meeting.

Life member, Evelyn Thorson rolled down a bowl.

Meeniyan Bowls Club member Bard Scott was presented with the veteran award.

Ms Scott has been a member of the club since 2003 and recently turned veteran age in the club.

First bowl: life member of the Meeniyan Bowls Club Evelyn Thorson took the first bowl on the new green last Wednesday.

Official opening: former president Wes Logan, life member Evelyn Thorson and member Max Brown at the official opening of the Meeniyan Bowls Club new green last Wednesday.

Right, Congratulations: former president of the Meeniyan Bowls Club Wes Logan congratulated Barb Scott on becoming a veteran member. game on the new green was played in ideal conditions on Monday, May 1, with many outside teams trying it out.

The sponsor again for the season is MACS (Meeniyan Area Community Shop).

The winners were Margaret Tosch, and Dino and Lucy Vignocchi (Toora), with Alan Spooner, Mal Calladine and Mark Rigaldi (Toora) runners up.

Best last game went to Maurie Briscoe’s Mirboo North team.

Wednesday afternoon (May 3) was the official opening of the green with our hard working treasurer Max Brown putting down the kitty and life member Evelyn Thorson (retired) putting the first bowl within a metre of the jack.

Outgoing president Wes Logan then presented Barbara Scott with her super veteran’s badge. Apart from her many exploits on the green, Barb has cooked sausages for the corporate bowls for the past 11 years.

At 2.30pm on the same

day, the club held its annual general meeting with some 30 people in attendance.

President Wes thanked the many people who make the club tick, with particular mention of the hard work that has gone into making the new green a reality.

The guest speaker was Andre Bokos from one of our long term sponsors RMBL investments.

The new president for season 2017/18 is Avril VanWamel, secretary for the second year is George Fairweather and treasurer for the 12th year is Max Brown, The club was also pleased to accept five new members.

Buffalo indoor Wednesday, May 3 AT Buffalo last week there were eight bowlers so four pairs were selected and six bowls used giving everyone three bowls.

Three games of eight ends were played.

In the first game both

games were very one sided with Bill Wolswinkel and Charlie Tumino defeating Joe Occhipinti and Maureen Taylor 15-3. On the other mat Ian Rogers and Joyce Occhipinti scored on the first six ends before winning over Mary Tumino and Carolyn Benson 13-4.

After changing skippers the second game saw two close tussles with Mary and Carolyn recording a 7-6 win over Joe and Maureen, and Bill and Charlie beating Ian and Joyce 6-4.

In the third game Mary and Carolyn had their second win beating Bill and Charlie 10-5. Joe and Maureen had their first win 10-7 over Ian and Joyce.

Overall results for the night saw Bill and Charlie on top (WWL) 15 ends, next Mary and Carolyn (LWW) 10 ends, third Ian and Joyce (WLL) 12 ends, and fourth Joe and Maureen (LLW) 10 ends.

Social bowls 7.30pm on Wednesday at the Buffalo hall - all welcome.

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Gippsland netball results Results - Round 4

Possession: with Inverloch Kongwak goal shooter Katherine Roberts out of play, Kilcunda Bass’ wing defence Angeline Tuituiohu worked quickly to send the ball down the court.

West Gippsland netball Results - Round 5 A Grade: KorumburraBena 63 d Cora Lynn 26, Dalyston 42 d Nar Nar Goon 35, Koo Wee Rup 29 d Bunyip 22, Inverloch-Kongwak 63 d Kilcunda-Bass 22.

B Grade: KorumburraBena 51 d Cora Lynn 30, Dalyston 42 d Nar Nar Goon 12, Koo Wee Rup 30 d Bunyip 24, Inverloch-Kongwak 81 d Kilcunda-Bass 14, Phillip Island 41 d Garfield 14.

C Grade: KorumburraBena 22 lt Cora Lynn 25, Dalyston 55 d Nar Nar Goon 32, Koo Wee Rup 30 d Bunyip 19, Inverloch-Kongwak 39 d Kilcunda-Bass 7, Phillip Island 21 d Garfield 9.

Under 17: KorumburraBena 37 d Cora Lynn 18, Dalyston 56 d Nar Nar Goon 10, Koo Wee Rup 19 d Bunyip 11, Inverloch-Kongwak 49 d Kilcunda-Bass 20, Phillip Island 40 d Garfield 9.

Under 15: KorumburraBena 28 d Cora Lynn 16, Dalyston 42 d Nar Nar Goon 13, Koo Wee Rup 5 lt Bunyip 18, Inverloch-Kongwak 35 d

Kilcunda-Bass 15, Phillip Island 45 d Garfield 3.

Under 13: KorumburraBena 12 lt Cora Lynn 13, Dalyston 54 d Nar Nar Goon 2, Koo Wee Rup 38 d Bunyip 5, Phillip Island 47 d Garfield 1.

Ladders A Grade Korum-Bena ..............234.81 Koo Wee Rup .............176.87 Dalyston .....................149.69 Inverloch-K’wak .......127.19 Cora Lynn ....................93.41 Phillip Island ...............145.41 Nar Nar Goon................89.73 Bunyip .........................102.47 Kilcunda-Bass ...............45.25 Garfield .........................20.05 B Grade Dalyston .....................174.24 Inverloch-K’wak .......170.81 Korum-Bena ..............164.88 Cora Lynn ..................120.98 Phillip Island..............125.27 Koo Wee Rup ..............123.87 Bunyip ......................... 110.56 Kilcunda-Bass ...............40.20 Nar Nar Goon................48.76 Garfield .........................30.22 C Grade Cora Lynn ..................175.00 Dalyston .....................205.00 Koo Wee Rup .............174.77 Bunyip ........................173.79 Korum-Bena .............. 110.07

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Phillip Island .................78.66 Inverloch-K’wak ...........91.75 Nar Nar Goon................73.30 Garfield .........................38.58 Kilcunda-Bass ...............28.69 Under 17 Dalyston .....................282.35 Inverloch-K’wak .......179.35 Korum-Bena ..............173.50 Cora Lynn ..................140.83 Phillip Island.............. 112.40 Koo Wee Rup ................98.32 Bunyip ...........................66.67 Kilcunda-Bass ...............53.44 Nar Nar Goon................40.17 Garfield .........................29.79 Under 15 Inverloch-K’wak .......178.07 Phillip Island..............387.76 Korum-Bena ..............170.93 Cora Lynn ..................153.39 Bunyip ........................105.15 Dalyston ...................... 111.11 Kilcunda-Bass ...............89.23 Nar Nar Goon................57.86 Koo Wee Rup ................28.90 Garfield .........................16.08 Under 13 Cora Lynn ..................260.71 Phillip Island..............314.71 Korum-Bena ..............139.34 Dalyston .....................272.73 Koo Wee Rup .............181.82 Inverloch-K’wak ...........81.40 Bunyip ...........................71.29 Nar Nar Goon................13.25 Garfield ...........................2.94 Kilcunda-Bass .................0.00

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Parrots netball write-up A Grade Auction player - Sarah McCahon. Awards: Bairs Hotel - Kate Sperling, RSL - Lauren Redpath, Sixty Degrees - Sarah McCahon.

We came across a strong Traralgon side and our second quarter showed how good our potential is.

Keep working hard girls.

B Grade Leongatha 60 d Traralgon 46 Auction player - Kate Browne. Awards: Mika & Max - Kate Browne, Evans Petroleum - Maddi Kerr, Sixty Degrees - Kasie Rump.

It was a tight contest from the start as we always expect with a strong competition such as Traralgon. Leongatha played a strong defence and Kate Browne and Maddi Kerr

turned the game to our advantage in attack.

All players should be very proud of their performance.

C Grade Leongatha 24 lt Traralgon 26 Auction player - Tegan Renden. Awards: Smith’s Hardware - Melinda McLennan, Mika & Max - Sara Riseley, Rusty - Tegan Renden.

A close game with tough and physical opposition but we played all four quarters and gave it our all until the final whistle. Heads up, we’ll get them next time.

Under 17 Awards: Network Video - Nikya Wright, Voyage - Stacey Giliam, Baker’s Delight Zali Hill.

Great game girls, played well throughout the whole

game. Let’s train hard and bring it on in two weeks time.

Under 15 Awards: Sixty Degrees Café - Zali Rogers, Baker’s Delight - Alicia Marshman, McDonald’s - Bethany Scott.

An amazing game girls.

We fought our hardest right from the word go and it paid off. Great effort.

Under 13 Leongatha 22 lt Traralgon 28 Awards: McDonald’s Mia Deenen, Baker’s Delight - Harper McLennan, RSL gift card - Ella Littlejohn.

It was a tough game but overall really good. Our defence and shooting was strong and everyone put in 100 percent effort, but unfortunately we lost. Good luck next game girls.

Alberton netball results Results - Round 6 May 6 A Grade: Stony Creek 35 lt Fish Creek 49, DWWWW 10 lt Toora 99, Tarwin 28 lt Foster 29.

B Grade: Stony Creek 16 lt Fish Creek 51, DWWWW 11 lt Toora 92, Tarwin 36 lt Foster 54.

C Grade: Stony Creek 17 lt Fish Creek 37, DWWWW 9 lt Toora 60, Tarwin 28 lt Foster 34.

17 & Under: Stony Creek 13 lt Fish Creek 22, DWWWW 6 lt Toora 44, Tarwin 20 lt Foster 35.

15 & Under: Tarwin 6 lt Foster 25.

13 & Under: Stony Creek 2 lt Fish Creek 34, DWWWW

7 lt Toora 30, Tarwin 20 drew Foster 20.

Ladders A Grade MDU ...........................364.81 Fish Creek ..................222.63 Foster.......................... 116.76 Stony Creek ...............108.88 Toora ...........................108.99 Tarwin ...........................64.94 DWWWW.......................7.02 B Grade MDU ...........................199.36 Toora ..........................177.25 Fish Creek ..................170.39 Foster.......................... 111.28 Stony Creek...................63.64 DWWWW.....................30.06 Tarwin ...........................71.38 C Grade MDU ...........................261.48 Fish Creek ..................187.62 Foster............................94.20 Toora .......................... 114.47

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Stony Creek.................101.79 Tarwin ...........................72.59 DWWWW.....................14.48 17 & Under MDU ...........................400.00 Foster..........................127.17 Fish Creek ..................158.26 Toora ..........................109.87 Tarwin ...........................59.28 Stony Creek...................45.18 DWWWW.....................14.98 15 & Under Fish Creek ..................312.50 Foster..........................150.79 Tarwin ..........................59.79 MDU .............................69.84 Toora .............................49.40 13 & Under Foster.......................... 311.29 Tarwin ........................343.48 Fish Creek ..................218.18 Toora ............................62.38 DWWWW.....................48.85 MDU .............................29.03 Stony Creek...................14.09

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A Grade: Moe 42 lt Drouin 48, Morwell 54 d Sale 25, Traralgon 68 d Leongatha 34, Warragul 44 d Maffra 40, Wonthaggi Power 53 d Bairnsdale 24.

B Grade: Moe 52 d Drouin 34, Morwell 25 lt Sale 30, Traralgon 46 lt Leongatha 60, Warragul 49 d Maffra 48, Wonthaggi Power 44 d Bairnsdale 41.

C Grade: Moe 36 d Drouin 21, Morwell 17 lt Sale 18, Traralgon 26 d Leongatha 24, Warragul 32 d Maffra 26, Wonthaggi Power 51 d Bairnsdale 15.

Under 17: Moe 24 lt Drouin 39, Morwell 17 lt Sale 35, Traralgon 43 d Leongatha 24, Warragul 15 lt Maffra 41, Wonthaggi Power 48 d Bairnsdale 32.

Under 15: Moe 30 lt Drouin 42, Morwell 24 lt Sale 41, Traralgon 34 lt Leongatha 35, Warragul 23 lt Maffra 42, Wonthaggi Power 50 d Bairnsdale 25.

Under 13: Moe 46 d Drouin 2, Morwell 10 lt Sale 52, Traralgon 28 d Leongatha 22, Warragul 15 lt Maffra 48, Wonthaggi Power 18 lt Bairnsdale 33.

Ladders A Grade Traralgon ...................207.58 Morwell ......................158.52 Drouin ........................124.38 Warragul ......................89.58 Leongatha ....................97.75 Maffra............................91.52 Wonthaggi Power ..........86.96 Moe ...............................83.65 Bairnsdale .....................63.24 Sale................................57.89 B Grade Leongatha ..................131.76 Moe .............................128.29 Drouin ........................ 114.94 Traralgon ...................102.17 Bairnsdale ..................100.55 Sale................................87.21 Morwell .........................93.71 Warragul ........................79.12 Wonthaggi Power ..........75.26 Maffra............................95.58 C Grade Warragul ....................192.00 Leongatha ..................160.24 Maffra ........................ 119.05 Traralgon ...................104.50 Wonthaggi Power ......144.90 Moe ...............................87.07 Sale................................98.02 Morwell .........................95.10 Drouin ...........................70.27 Bairnsdale .....................38.38 Under 17 Maffra ........................183.96 Drouin ........................151.33 Leongatha ..................100.77 Traralgon ...................106.82 Sale .............................105.80 Moe .............................105.56

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Defensive pressure: Wonthaggi Power’s A Grade centre Alice Lindsay had arms all over the ball as Bairnsdale wing attack Ashleigh Wheeler attempted to get a pass by her.

Wonthaggi Power ........104.41 Bairnsdale .....................83.23 Morwell .........................45.40 Warragul ........................57.64 Under 15 Sale .............................150.47 Wonthaggi Power ......147.66 Leongatha ..................108.27 Morwell ......................105.74 Bairnsdale ..................133.82 Traralgon ..................... 115.13 Drouin ...........................94.62 Moe ...............................73.89

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Maffra............................73.08 Warragul ........................48.86 Under 13 Sale .............................680.77 Bairnsdale ..................288.00 Wonthaggi Power ......171.23 Moe .............................144.44 Maffra ........................ 117.78 Traralgon .......................89.43 Morwell .........................85.71 Leongatha......................68.89 Warragul ........................26.42 Drouin .............................4.32

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LDNA results and umpires Results - Saturday, May 6 11 & Under Section 1: Mirboo North 8 d Mt Eccles Pink 5, Mt Eccles Purple 5 d St Laurence Blue 3, Town 12 d St Laurence Maroon 3, Mt Eccles Silver 5 d Parrots 0.

11 & Under Section 2: Mt Eccles 5 d Town 1, Mirboo North 6 d St Laurence 1.

13 & Under: Parrots 19 d Mirboo North Gold 10, St Laurence Maroon 20 d Mt Eccles Blue 10, St Laurence Blue 21 drew St Laurence

Gold 21, Mirboo North Purple 32 d Mt Eccles Purple 4, Town 14 d Meeniyan & District 8.

15 & Under: Mt Eccles Blue 21 d St Laurence Gold 12, St Laurence Maroon 24 d Town Tangerine 7, Meeniyan & District 30 d Town Black 8, Mirboo North 18 d Mt Eccles Yellow 15.

17 & Under / C Grade: Mirboo North Gold 53 d Town Tangerine 37, Mirboo North Purple 51 d St Laurence 20, Meeniyan & District 33 d Mt Eccles 26.

Open: St Laurence Maroon 47 d Mt Eccles White 21, Town Tangerine 33 d MDU 23, Town Black 36 d Mt Eccles Blue 35.

Umpires - Saturday, May 13 11am: Sue Ritchie, Mariah Grant, Emma Smith, Anna Patterson, Maria Evison, Jesseme Arnason, Sam Anderson, Barb Challis, Erin Baudinette, Angelique Dunlevie, Pat Kuhne, Cayli Lane.

12noon: Jesseme Arnason, Lori McKenzie, Sue

Ritchie, Bridget Eldred, Phil Smith, Chelsea Hoffman, Sam Anderson, Pat Kuhne, Maddie Brew, Anna Patterson, Katrina Spark, Mitch Price, Angelique Dunlevie.

1pm: Emma Smith, Mariah Grant, Lori McKenzie, Erin Baudinette, Anita Gourlay, Mitch Price.

2:20pm: Maddie Brew, Jemma Caithness, Barb Challis, Bek Vagg, Nikki Stockdale, Anita Gourlay.

Any queries, please contact Erin Baudinette 0448 487 492.

Mirboo North star on court A Grade MN 44 d YYN 40 Best: Miki Hilliar. Coaches: Abbey Nash.

It was a tough, hard fought game, but they never gave up.

There were a lot of positives to take from the game.

B Grade MN 47 d YYN 26 Best: Karlie Densley.

Coaches: Jaime Chila.

It was another great team effort. The defenders won turnovers all day which translated into goals at the other end. The mid courters looked after the ball all the way down the court and the goalers finished it off. The girls will keep working hard and improving.

They wish Jordan and Christina a speedy recovery.

C Grade

MN 22 d by YYN 35 Best: Tylah Wilkins.

Coaches: Kirsty Koene.

The girls had a strong finish. It was a hard fought game in the defence.

U15 MN 38 d YYN 16 Best: Miki Hilliar. Coaches: Elissa Barry.

It was a fantastic team

effort across the board – the defensive pressure was amazing. There’s still a lot to work on, but it was a terrific team effort.

D Grade MN 26 d by YYN 43 Best: Monique Giardina.

Coaches: Kate Vansittart.

The girls showed an improved effort. The score line didn’t reflect the work on the court. There were some great passages of play. The work at training is starting to pay off.

U17 MN 26 d by YYN 43 Best: Lucy Palmer. Coaches: Rachael Blackshaw.

It was a good game from the girls. The score didn’t reflect the effort the all put in.

The girls thanked Lucy and Chloe for filling in.

Stretch: Mirboo North’s B Grade wing attack Ashlee Hilliar managed to pull the ball in and keep possession.

20 20 16 8 4 4 0 12 12 8 4 0 22 18 12 8 8 4 0

United club: in memory of friend and club member Haley Anderson, who lost her battle with cancer earlier this year, the Mirboo North Football Netball Club raised money for Ovarian Cancer Research. Money was raised by selling headbands and beanies in the second annual H4H (Headbands for Haley) day, raffles and an afternoon tea. Just over $3000 was raised for the cause.

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Island battle to the end Phillip Island 10.10.70 Garfield 7.7.49

McPhillips THIRDS

Phillip Island Goals: J Taylor 4, S Pimm 2, A Edwards 2, N Higginson 1, H Moore 1 Garfield Goals: D Payne 4, D Helmore 1, J Drew 1, W Collis 1 Phillip Island Best: J Taylor, H Moore, J Youle, R O’Hara, J Witnish, A Edwards Garfield Best: N Marsh, T Payne, J Drew, D Johnson, A Mitchell, J Sauze RESERVES

Phillip Island 9.2.56 Garfield 5.3.33

Garfield 8.6.54 Phillip Island 7.8.50 Leading goalkickers: S McMillan 2, J Engellenner 2, B Johnston 2, J Weir 2 Gar Best: B Smith, A Van Strijp, B Marsh, M Turner, A Haddrick, J Engellenner PI Best: J Spottiswood, J Weir, T Cleeland, R Linford, B Johnston, C

Leading Goalkickers: B Taylor 2, B Sutherland 2, N Glen 2 PI Best: M Mattock, J Keating, B Anderson, T Officer, J Clark, J Pearsall Gar Best: J Bow, A McMillan, Z Harper, J Batson, N Glen, B Leggett FOURTHS

Garfield 6.5.41 Phillip Island 4.8.32 Leading Goalkickers: B Friend 3, J Wilson 3 Gar Best: T Loomes, L Sauze, M Freriks, J Paterson, T Jackson Miller, E Brown PI Best: C Farrell, N Anderson, N Bee-Hickman, J Anderson, L Wilson-Browne, J Wilson

IT was a hard fought 21 point win by tPhillip Island over a well organised Garfield side

Garfield got away to the perfect start, kicking two unanswered goals before the Island’s Jack Taylor scored after 11 minutes.

The Island defence was doing a great job holding off the Garfield advances, but right on quarter time it scored and went into the first break up by 11 points.

Phillip Island was 1.3.9 to Garfield 3.2.20 at quarter time.

Blast from the past: back from left, Marg Beaumont, Joyce Legg, Joan Scott, Daphne Nelson, front from left, Norma Sharrock and Alma Couch recreated their 1962 premiership team photo on Saturday. Absent: Isabel Avage, Irene Main and Shirley Haines.

The Island came out swinging in the second term with Steve Pimm goaling in the first minute of play.

Pimm and Taylor went goal for goal for the Island to outscore Garfield four goals to one and see the Island in front at the long break by seven points.

The half time score was Phillip Island 5.4.34 to Garfield 4.3.27.

The third term was set up for a great quarter of footy; neither team had full control but Garfield goaled first at the 10 minute mark.

The Island hit back through Jack Taylor after

13 minutes and followed up by Aaron Edwards a few minutes later to see the Island on top on the scoreboard.

Garfield got back into the match with a goal of its own at the 20 minute mark but Island ruckman Nick Higginson shinned a goal through from 30 meters out to see the Island through to the final break with a 14 point lead At third quarter time, Phillip Island was still ahead with 8.6.54 to Garfield 7.7.49.

The weather was starting to turn in the final quarter, which saw the game

turn into a scrappy affair.

The Island scored early through Shaun Everington and Edwards to put the game out of reach for Garfield.

Phillip Island ended the day 21 point victors going into the bye, sitting fourth on the ladder.

The final score was Phillip Island 10.10.70 to Garfield 7.7.49.

Next weekend, the league has a break for the interleague games and Phillip Island will resume on the May 20 against Cora Lynn at Cora Lynn.

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Round 7: May 13 Toora v Stony Creek Fish Creek v MDU DWWWW v Tarwin Foster - bye

MID GIPPSLAND Round 6: May 13 Newborough v Mirboo North Morwell East v Yarragon Yinnar v Thorpdale Yallourn-Yall Nth v Trafalgar Hill End v Boolarra

GIPPSLAND Saturday, May 13 Interleague: Yarra Valley v Gippsland at Woori Yallock

WEST GIPPSLAND Saturday, May 13 Interleague: Riddell v West Gippsland at Macedon-2.30pm

Life members: back from left, Jan Beaumont, Wendy Donohue, Joan Scott, Joyce Legg, Joy Phillips, front from left, Norma Sharrock and Daphne Nelson returned to the Wonthaggi and District Netball Association to celebrate its 80 year anniversary on Saturday.

Wonthaggi netballers reminisce on 80 years EIGHTY years of netball was celebrated in Wonthaggi on Saturday.

Former players, committee members and life members returned to the courts to celebrate Wonthaggi and District Netball Association’s long history.

Photos and memorabilia decorated the hall, bringing back fantastic memories for all who attended.

The association was founded by Emily Seymour in May, 1937.

Netballers played at courts around the town before the official courts were opened at the recreation reserve in 1965.

The hall was transported to Wonthaggi after it was used in the 1956 Olympics.

The game was called basketball until 1970. It was changed to netball to avoid confusion.

Although the courts had been resurfaced over time, former players and members marvelled over the recently redeveloped courts players use today.

The association now caters for more than 200 juniors on a Saturday, as well as night netball and mixed netball competitions.

“It was a great day. We had many former members come along to enjoy the afternoon, catch up, and watch the juniors play,” association president Vicky Donohue said.

“All memorabilia on the day will be donated to and preserved by the Wonthaggi Historical Society.”

A formal dinner will be held later in the year to celebrate the anniversary.

Memories: long serving members of the Wonthaggi and District Netball Association Wendy Donohue (left) and Merran Sice enjoyed looking at the old photos at the association’s 80th anniversary on Saturday. Wendy has held every position on the committee over 30 years, and Merran is still a playing member in the Masters.

Eyes up: goal shooter Jazmyne Paxon was in perfect position to score a goal in the U15 match on Saturday. The Wonthaggi and District Netball Association celebrated its 80th anniversary on Saturday, and former members were there to watch the game.

Current players: from left, Cassie Scimonello, Daniela Moutafis, Alana Goldsmith, Tori Legg and Bryony Grieve played in the wet weather during the Wonthaggi and District Netball Association’s 80th anniversary on Saturday.

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• Inverloch Kongwak v Kilcunda Bass

IK’s reign crumbles

By Sam Watson INVERLOCH Kongwak suffered its first loss of 2017 at the hands of an in form Kilcunda Bass side.

Things were looking good for the home side as Clint McCaughan kicked a goal from a free kick early in the opening term despite kicking against the strong wind.

The early goal was just a small glimpse of the performance McCaughan put in all day, as he was looking dangerous up forward and in the ruck.

Chris Endres, who also was dominant in the middle all day, snagged the first major for the Panthers with a snap from the boundary.

Unfortunately for the travelling 21, some opportunities went begging, as some poor kicking for goal resulted in five behinds.

Down the other end, the Sea Eagles received another free kick in front of goal, and made the offenders pay as Dave Newman kicked truly and reduced the margin to three points before quarter time.

Now with the strong wind, IK was looking to take over the contest and Tom Wyatt got the team off to a good

Kilcunda Bass 11.15.81 Inverloch Kongwak 6.7.43 Kilcunda Bass Goals: L James 3, J Wells 2, A Harrison 2, D Mock 1, C Endres 1, D Wells 1 Inverloch Kongwak Goals: C McCaughan 2, T Wyatt 1, D Newman 1, A Cross 1, C Allum 1 Kilcunda Bass Best: C Endres, D Mock, L James, A Paton, D Wells, A Harrison Inverloch Kongwak Best: S Hawking, C McCaughan, L Rankin, R Sparkes, C Allum, C Casey RESERVES

Inverloch Kongwak 7.7.49 Kilcunda Bass 7.7.49 Leading Goalkicker: S Pugh 5 IK Best: J Sheerin, B Hayes, B Withers, B Huitema, J Ivanic, B Wardle KB Best: S Watson, J Evans, N

start after his classy finish from 50 on the run got IK in the lead.

However the hard task of kicking against the wind fuelled KB to execute some fantastic passages of play.

Daniel Mock was able to regain the lead for his side after a 50 metre penalty insured his set shot would be worth six points.

Also playing in the defensive half, Aiden Paton managed to spoil many of IK’s entries, restricting it to just the one goal in the quarter.

Unfortunately his efforts couldn’t be converted into goals, which proved to be a costly ordeal for the home side. Lewis Rankin was also holding up the backline well for IK, repelling multiple attacks from the opposition.

After a stoppage at the top of the Panther’s 50m arc, Brent Macaffer quickly kicked forward which Luke James was able to snaffle up. James calmly split the middle from the tight angle extending the lead to nine points before the main break.

As the two sides were preparing for the next half in the rooms, the heavens opened, increasing the probability that the contest would remain a low scoring one.

Yet it was the complete opposite as the Panthers had an astonishing 13 scoring shots in

Tamburo, D Smith, S Cunningham, S Bent THIRDS

Kilcunda Bass 8.5.53 Inverloch Kongwak 7.4.46 Leading Goalkicker: C McInnes 3 KB Best: J Bastwrous, S Bent, S Casey, L Alford, J Rosenow, W Lindsay IK Best: C McInnes, H McInnes, A Box, J Pryor, L Paxton, W Clarkson FOURTHS

W Yinnar..............1 Mirboo North .....1 L’gatha Green.....1 Trafalgar...........2 Moe Maroons .....2 Morwell Royal ...... 1 Newb Blues .......... 1 Moe Blues ............ 1 Morwell Navy ....... 0 Newb Reds........... 0 Yallourn Nth ......... 0 Hill & Rovers........ 0

L 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 2 2 2

D % % Scr 0 1000000 100 0 1000000 100 0 4100 98 0 4100 92 0 400 80 0 142 59 0 137 58 0 36 27 0 35 26 0 19 16 0 16 14 0 9 9

UNDER 12 W L’gatha Green.....1 Moe Maroons .....2 L’gatha Gold ......2 Trafalgar...........1 Morwell Royal ....0 Yinnar .................. 1 Mirboo North ....... 0 New Blues ............ 0 Moe Blues ............ 0 Yallourn Nth ......... 0 Hill & Rovers........ 0

L 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 2 2

D % 0 100000 0 433 0 258 1 189 1 0 0 229 0 62 0 1 1 100 0 21 0 3

Pts 8 8 8 6 6 4 4 4 2 0 0

UNDER 14 W Trafalgar...........1 Mirboo North .....2 Moe Maroons .....2 L’gatha Green.....1 Morwell Royal ....0 New Blues ............ 1 Yinnar .................. 1 L’gatha Gold ......... 1 Morwell Navy ....... 0 Hill & Rovers........ 0 Yallourn Nth ......... 0 New Reds............. 0

L 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 2 1

D 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0

% 6100 358 341 271 0 194 186 92 18 23 9 5

Pts 8 8 8 8 6 4 4 4 2 0 0 0

Leongatha Green 6.6.42 Moe Maroons 4.1.25 Leongatha Goals: E. Pitts 1, R. Hume 1, A. McInnes 1, H. Scrimshaw 1, K. McGrath 1, F. McLennan 1, A. Williams 1 Leongatha Best: M. Sheahan, K. Arnason, E. Pitts, L. Scholz, B. McRae, K. McGrath UNDER 12

Leongatha Green 9.6.60 Moe Maroons 0.0.0 Leongatha Goals: T. McRae 3, W. Croatto 2, J. Smith 1, R. Dal Pozzo 1, W. Brown 1, J. Fixter 1, T. Hanily 1, H. Livingstone 1 Leongatha Best: T. McRae, J. Fixter, T. Hanily, E. Davis, W. Brown, B. Bell (smith)

Leongatha Gold 6.5.41 Yallourn North 4.4.28 Leongatha Goals: R. Checkley 2, P. Winmar 1, Z. Lamers 1, B. Grabham Andrews 1, B. VanderZalm 1, J. McRae 1, I. Bolge 1 Leongatha Best: T. Harris, H. Selder, F. Dunn, B. Grabham Andrews, R. Bell, R. Andronaco UNDER 14

Moe 5.3 .33 Leongatha 3.7.25 Leongatha Goals : N. Fixter 2, B. Hanrahan 1 Leongatha Best: L. Hickey, N. Fixter, F. Materia, N. Hanily, N. Beavis, D. Hume

Leongatha Gold 12.10.82 Yallourn North 2.10.22 Leongatha Goals: R. Weaver 3, D. Hanily 2, H. Kewming 2, J. Friend 2, H. Sheedy 1, R. Giliam 1, M. Mancarella 1, J. Burns 1, T. Dennehy 1 Leongatha Best: R. Weaver, M. Mancarella, J. Wrigley, E. Lamers, Z. Gardner, T. Dennehy

ROUND 5 SENIORS LADDER W L D

Tackled: Kilcunda Bass’ Tim Smith kicked the ball out of reach before he was brought down by Sea Eagle Santo Joma.

After a low scoring term, the siren sounded signalling KB as the 38 point victor.

This week both sides

will have a chance to relax as country footy halts for the interleague round.

Magpies perch high on ladder DALYSTON proved why it sits at the top of the West Gippsland football competition ladder after a dominating performance against league bottom ender Nar Nar Goon on Saturday.

With the home ground advantage, the Magpies accounted for the Goons by 68 points, leading the game from start to end.

Coach Paul Brosnan paid tribute to a team effort by his boys and a desire to prove that clubs in the new league’s south-

Leading Goalkicker: W Clarkson 5 IK Best: J Soumilas, W Hutton, W Clarkson, J Strickland, M Hewitson, M McCaughan KB Best: T Pipicelli, C Logan, M Graham-Edden, W Lindsay, J Baker, F Clark

UNDER 10

the ball.

Harrison added a second goal to his tally after a shot for goal skidded through and James capped off the dominating quarter as he received a free kick right before the siren, which resulted in his third goal for the day.

Being 45 points down at three quarter time, winning in the pouring rain was a massive ask for IK, but it was clear it was not prepared to give up the four points easily.

Cameron Allum, who was playing in the ruck, also worked his way into the contest booting IK’s first and only goal for the fourth quarter.

Both sides slogged it out in the deadlocked final term, resulting in many stoppages and little scoring.

• Dalyston v Nar Nar Goon

Inverloch Kongwak 10.1.61 Kilcunda Bass 4.4.28

Leongatha Junior footy CGJFL ladders UNDER 10

the third quarter alone.

The home side responded shortly after, as a KB mistake was quickly turned into a goal to Adam Cross.

The IK goal was quickly answered as James marked and goaled once again which was followed up by another goal from Jason Wells after the sherrin spilled to the front of the pack allowing him to wheel around and slot an awesome goal.

McCaughan added another goal to his tally after he smartly snapped over his shoulder to reduce the margin back to five goals in the now extremely wet contest.

It was Danny Wells down the other end who snapped a goal on the run despite the ‘bar of soap’ like condition of

Struggle: Dalyston’s Kristian Butler fights to break free of his Nar Nar Goon opponent.

ern end should be respected by their northern opponents.

In wet and windy conditions, Dalyston opened the match with an inspirational first term, with full forward Michael Kraska showing why he stands in front of the big sticks as he booted three of his five goals for the match.

Dalyston kicked four goals to Nar Nar Goon’s single major by the end of the opening quarter, as the Magpies secured the ball in the middle and moved the Sherrin straight down the centre with ease.

“The wind was blowing quite strongly towards the rooms’ side of the ground and we played the wind pretty well and moved the ball as well as we have all year,” Brosnan said.

The coach paid tribute to the Magpies’ centre unit, particularly rover Kyle Kirk, ruck rover Michael Marotta and ruck Kurt Thomas who controlled the centre bounce throughout the match.

By the end of the first quarter, Dalyston led 25 to 8.

The second quarter saw The Goons enjoy the wind advantage but still they were outscored.

“The team just clicked on Saturday and we were pretty

desperate to win,” Brosnan said.

The Magpies’ defence performed admirably, with the halfback line standing out and stopping the ball from progressing near the full attack line.

Dean Wylie at half back flank and Brad Fisher at halfback were exceptional for Dalyston.

At halftime, Dalyston led Nar Nar Goon, 40 to 16.

The third term continued to favour the home side, with Blake Carew, on the wing, booting goals to further Dalyston’s lead and ignite the quarter with his speed and

Dalyston 15.8.98 Nar Nar Goon 4.6.30 Dalyston Goals: M Kraska 5, G Parker 3, B Carew 2, D Brosnan 2, M Marotta 1, C Graham 1, K Kirk 1 Nar Nar Goon Goals: J Rose 1, B Hughes 1, S Collins 1, J Marcon 1 Dalyston Best: K Kirk, D Wylie, B Carew, M Marotta, D Brosnan, T Burley Nar Nar Goon Best: B Hughes, M Stevens, Z Stewart, T Armour, N Henwood RESERVES

Dalyston 8.10.58 Nar Nar Goon 4.6.30 Leading Goalkicker: C Samargis 2 Dal Best: K Kerr, D Brown, P Dunlop, T Osbaldeston, A Gennaccaro, A Wallis NNG Best: J Mills-Franklin, S Van

athleticism.

By conquering the ball at every opportunity, Dalyston extended its formidable lead to 50 points at three-quarter time – 72 to 22, having kept Nar Nar Goon to a six point term.

That’s the way play went on to the final siren, with Dalyston ramming the ball straight out of the centre to the forward line with ease, as each player fulfilled their role as per the coach’s instructions.

Nar Nar Goon added eight points to its scoreline, but was not in a position to even catch Dalyston as the Magpies just missed out on a three figure score.

Der Zalm, L Thomas, K Somers, R Doolan THIRDS

Dalyston 7.4.46 Nar Nar Goon 5.5.35 Leading Goalkicker: K Wilson 3 Dal Best: L Ion, B Monson, J Loughridge, J Orchard-Moore, K Wilson, L Gheller NNG Best: J Van Boxtel, E O’Hoy, C Hampton, J Vogrig, P Briffa FOURTHS

Dalyston 10.18.78 Nar Nar Goon 3.4.22 Leading Goalkickers: H Wallis 3, J Hull 3, D Taylor 3 Dal Best: A Geyer, J Derrick, J Hull, D Loughridge, H Wallis NNG Best: J Vogrig, L Dunne, T Brown, J Van Dord, N Crema

• Korumburra Bena v Cora Lynn

Giants stumble at final hurdle WILD winds, hail and rain greeted the Seniors and forced a close match between Korumburra Bena and Cora Lynn.

In the end, the points went to Cora Lynn by a slim eight

points.

Korumburra Bena kicked with the aid of the wind in the first quarter and took advantage.

However, kicking was inaccurate and the Giants kicked 10 behinds in a row.

Cora Lynn’s key forwards Nathan Langley and Ryan

Cora Lynn 7.19.61 Korumburra-Bena 6.17.53

Robertson, K Martin, T Drew THIRDS

Cora Lynn Goals: R Gillis 2, J Dalton 1, J Toan 1, J Monckton 1, N Langley 1, C Johnson 1 Korumburra-Bena Goals: A Johnston 2, M Cooke 2, B Fitzpatrick 1, N Cant 1 Cora Lynn Best: W Thomas, J Dalton, R Gillis, K Vandenberghe, C Johnson, B Weller Korumburra-Bena Best: B Fitzpatrick, B Dorling, M Cooke, L Van Rooye, J Ayama, C Trewin RESERVES

Cora Lynn 14.13.97 Korumburra-Bena 2.4.16

Korumburra-Bena 8.10.58 Cora Lynn 1.8.14

Leading Goalkickers: M Hanks 3, G Da Costa 3 CL Best: B Font, T Owens, B Howard, J Chamberlain, B Bedwell KB Best: J Anthony, B Furness, R Hill, J Walker, J Douglas, L Hall

Leading Goalkicker: J Fowles 4 KB Best: J Kyle, H Bull, B Anthony, J Van Rooye, J Macri, H Suckling CL Best: D McLaren, T Arnett, J

Leading Goalkickers: Z Williamson 3, M Rossetti 3, T FernandezPhillips 3 CL Best: N Mete, C Blackwood, T Weller, J Mouser, J Arena KB Best: J Hill, P Gillin, L Fievez, J Wyhoon, F Boys FOURTHS

Cora Lynn 12.5.77 Korumburra-Bena 4.9.33

Gillis did not pass up their opportunities and kicked two goals each into the wind.

Cora Lynn was sitting on 14 points to the Giants’ 10 as the quarter time siren drew nearer.

However, the Giants were granted a 50 metre penalty toward the end of the quarter.

The Cobras disputed the penalty, but the umpires stayed true to their decision.

The Giants kicked a goal from the 50 and sat two points ahead of the Cobras.

Feeling enthusiastic, the Giants attacked at the start of the second and kicked a miraculous goal through Nathan Cant.

However, the behinds continued to pile up, and the Giants were 2.13.25 to the Cobras’ 4.7.31 at half time.

With Jesse Henderson in the ruck – and onballers Ashley Snooks and Ben Fitzpatrick forcing great passages

into the forward line – the Giants kicked four goals and three behinds in the third quarter.

But – just like the first quarter – late goals to the Cobras cut the lead to six points at the end of the quarter.

The score was sitting at Giants 6.16.52 to Cobras 6.10.46.

In the final term, Cora Lynn had the strong wind at its back and kicked nine behinds before kicking its only goal for the quarter. The goal was the result of 50 metre penalty; spectators urged both teams to resist arguing with the umpires.

The Cobras outscored the Giants and took the points.

The final score was Korumburra Bena 6.17.53 to Cora Lynn 7.19.61.

After the interleague break, the Giants will face Bunyip and Cora Lynn will host Phillip Island.

Dalyston ......5 Inv-K’wak.....5 Cora Lynn ....4 Phillip Is......3 Kil-Bass ......3 KooWeeRup ...3 Garfield ..........2 Nar Nar Goon ...1 Kor-Bena ........0 Bunyip............0

0 1 2 2 2 2 3 4 5 5

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

181.30 177.51 127.45 159.04 113.10 95.74 97.60 70.33 39.22 35.51

Pts

20 20 16 12 12 12 8 4 0 0

GOALKICKERS N. Langley (Cora Lynn) ....... (1) 21 T. Mahoney (Inv-K) ............. (0) 19 S. Pimm (Phillip Is)............. (2) 18 J. Wells (Kil-Bass)............... (2) 17 B. Fisher (Dalyston) ............ (0) 14 L. James (Kil-Bass) ............. (3) 13 R. Gillis (Cora Lynn) ............ (2) 13 D. Johnson (Garfield) .......... (0) 11 M. Collins (KooWee) ........... (3) 10 J. Taylor (Phillip Is) ............. (4) 9

RESERVES LADDER W L D

Phillip Is......4 1 0 Garfield .......4 1 0 Kil-Bass ......3 1 1 KooWeeRup..3 2 0 Nar Nar Goon..3 2 0 Inv-K’wak .....2 3 1 Dalyston .........2 3 0 Kor-Bena ........2 3 0 Cora Lynn.......1 5 0 Bunyip............1 4 0

%

Pts

124.15 122.44 124.65 139.05 115.93 67.12 95.42 81.59 110.67 66.13

16 16 14 12 12 10 8 8 4 4

GOALKICKERS S. Pugh (Kil-Bass)............... (5) 17 M. Lewis (Nar Nar).............. (0) 11 S. Dillon (Cora Lynn)........... (0) 10 B. Hobson (Koo Wee) ......... (3) 10 M. Adair (Cora Lynn)........... (0) 9 M. MacKay (Inv-K) .............. (0) 9 L. Woolford (Phillip Is)........ (0) 8 K. Taylor (Phillip Is)............. (1) 7 M. Schreck (Dalyston) ........ (1) 7 M. Cameron (Koo Wee)....... (0) 7

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Cora Lynn ....6 Phillip Is......5 Garfield .......3 Bunyip ........3 Inv-K’wak.....3 Kil-Bass..........2 Dalyston .........2 KooWeeRup ...1 Nar Nar Goon ..0 Kor-Bena ........0

0 0 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 5

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0

%

466.67 308.82 150.99 114.29 65.74 82.04 70.20 67.57 57.06 13.90

Pts

24 20 12 12 12 8 8 6 2 0

GOALKICKERS Z. Williamson (Cora Lynn) .. (3) 10 J. Verleg (Garfield) .............. (0) 12 L. Dowsett (Cora Lynn) ....... (0) 11 B. Taylor (Phillip Is)............. (2) 11 H. Briggs (Cora Lynn) ......... (0) 10 C. McInnes (Inv-K).............. (3) 8 K. Wilson (Dalyston) ........... (3) 8 Z. Caughey (Inv-K) .............. (1) 8 J. Bow (Garfield) ................. (1) 7 C. Hampton (NNG) .............. (1) 7 L. Alford (Kil-Bass) ............. (2) 7 L. Dunn (Bunyip)................. (0) 7 M. Rossetti (Cora Lynn) ...... (3) 7 C. Sungalis (Koo Wee) ........ (0) 7 Z. Baguley (Bunyip)............. (0) 7

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

Cora Lynn .....5 Bunyip .........4 Garfield ........4 Phillip Is.......4 Inv-K’wak......3 Koo Wee Rup ....2 Dalyston ..........2 Kor-Bena .........1 Nar Nar Goon ...0 Kil-Bass...........0

1 0 0 1 3 3 2 4 5 5

0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

238.43 618.29 277.34 495.77 59.18 100.33 60.82 55.39 19.32 17.26

20 18 18 16 12 8 8 4 0 0

GOALKICKERS L. Taylor (Cora Lynn) .......... (2) 14 H. Morgan-Morris (Bun) ..... (1) 14 M. Nadenbousch (Bun) ....... (0) 12 M. Sellars (Phillip Is) .......... (0) 12 B. Friend (Garfield) .............. (3) 12 B. York (Cora Lynn)............. (2) 12 S. Tapner (Bunyip) .............. (2) 11 N. Anderson (Ph Is) ............ (1) 10 J. Wilson (Ph Is) ................. (3) 9 W. Clarkson (Inv-K)............. (5) 9

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Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Trafalgar ............... 211.79 Yinnar ................... 162.92 Newborough ......... 122.84 Thorpdale ............. 121.20 Yall-Yall North....... 126.51 Mirboo North.......... 100.00 Morwell East ............ 98.08 Hill End .................... 64.84 Yarragon .................. 64.57 Boolarra ................... 38.03

16 16 16 16 12 8 8 4 4 0

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• Yallourn Yallourn North v. Mirboo North

Tigers unravel

By Rover YALLOURN Yallourn North (YYN) solidified fifth position on the Mid Gippsland Above, Fast action: Shane Peters drives the ball in ladder when it deMirboo North’s Reserves match. feated sixth placed Above right, Pressure: Mirboo North’s Dom Pin- Mirboo North by 24 neri goes in for the tackle against Yallourn Yallourn points, on the second North. annual ‘Headbands 4 Haley’ day at Tigerland on Saturday.

SENIORS THIRDS Yallourn-Yall Nth 11.9.75 d Mirboo North 7.9.51

Mirboo North 10.17.77 d Yallourn-Yall Nth 2.4.16

Yall-Yall Nth goals: T. Phillips 3, O. Budge 2, B. Burnett 2, J. Keyhoe 1, D. MacDonald 1, A. Bailey 1, T. Brown 1.

Mirboo North goals: B. Wilson 2, Z. Kilgower 1, J. Taylor 1, D. McLean 1, J. Brooks 1, D. Pinneri 1.

Yall-Yall Nth best: O. Budge, T. Hutton, A. Bailey, D. Bentley, L. Little, A. Young.

Mirboo North best: C. Bennett, D. Pinneri, J. Nash, J. Taylor, B. Ridgway, B. Wilson.

RESERVES

Mirboo North goals: F. Austin 3, C. Rudling 3, R. Peter 1, C. White 1, J. Burgess-Pincini 1, B. Van de rydt 1.

Yall-Yall Nth goals: C. Palmer 1, S. Pearless 1.

Mirboo North best: R. Peter, L. Oddy, C. Pinkerton, C. Rudling, J. Edmondson, C. Whiter.

Yall-Yall Nth best: S. Pearless, J. Black, D. Smith, W. Platschinda, N. Luke, T. Johnson.

Yallourn-Yall Nth 6.7.43 d Mirboo North 5.8.38

Yinnar 13.9.87 d Mirboo North 2.11.23

Yall-Yall Nth goals: G. Gibson 2, J. Cook 2, D. Price 1, J. Abbott 1.

Mirboo North goals: J. Garde 2, J. Richards 1, Z. Porter 1, M. Green 1.

Yall-Yall Nth best: M. Gore, D. Price, L. Jenkinson, J. King, M. Twaddle, J. Abbott.

Mirboo North best: T. Holland, B. Stoertebecker, S. Peters, Z. Porter, J. Grande, B. Bradshaw.

Yinnar goals: A. Sheers 7, H. Hicks 4, P. Kearns 2.

Mirboo North goals: ML. Stothart 2.

Yinnar best: A. Drinken, A. Sheers, L. Hobbs, M. Ounjit, P. Kearns, O. Doig.

Mirboo North best: J. Burgess-Pincini, L. Dight, L. Stothart, R. Killury, D. Powell.

FOURTHS

Off field, Mirboo North’s netballers, led by Lexie Andrews, raised $3000 for ovarian cancer research in memory of their former teammate Haley Anderson, who recently lost her battle with the disease.

Early on, the mighty Tigers were travelling systematically and smoothly into a biting north westerly wind and were six points clear after six minutes of the first term.

Brayden Wilson had been active up forward with two goals, whilst playing coach Clancy Bennett was dominant across half back and teammates, Dwayne Gunn and Luke Palmer,

were diligently effective on the last line.

Others going great guns for Mirboo North were Dom Pinneri, Jake Nash, Josh Taylor and Beau Ridgway.

Despite the odd turnover, the Tigers looked desperate, hungry and powerful and were holding their own against last year’s grand finalists.

YYN stars Thomas Hutton, Tyler Brown and Barrie Burnett, were being relentlessly pressured and overall, the Tigers achieved satisfactory compliance with their game plan.

Then, everything began to unravel for the home side, with free kicks galore going to the visitors inside their forward 50.

With steady rain falling and the celsius dropping, the Sherrin became greasy, and the grassy ovals surface was as slippery as an eel.

In 30 minutes across two quarters, YYN booted five successive goals, four of which emanated from Mirboo North’s infringements.

The most soul destroying of these was a double dose of misery when Pinneri collided in mid air with Owen

Budge, a fraction of a second after the big Bomber defender had taken a glorious overhead mark.

After some pushing and shoving plus a few wrestles amongst 20 players, Budge was advanced 100 metres to the 10-metre square and happily slammed home his ninth career goal since 2009.

The Bombers were now in full flight and the slumpshouldered Tigers so deflated made Quasimodo look tall and elegant.

Hutton, Dylan Bently and Lachlan Little were all playing important and defining roles for YYN. Although Mirboo North’s endeavor remained resilient, its confidence to attack the ball hard and the Bombers’ ball carriers ferociously had dwindled.

A grubber near the goal square from Damien McLean following some clever crumbing, brought up Mirboo North’s third major, but Brown quickly replied for the Bombers from long range.

Then, Pinneri marked brilliantly and goaled to bring Mirboo North’s halftime deficit to 15 points.

At the last change, the Tigers had reduced YYN’s lead to nine points through determined play and with the wind at their backs, Bennett emphasised a win was definitely there for the taking.

Alas, two minutes into the final quarter, Tim Phillips, a nemesis of the Tigers’ defence for a decade, kicked his third and YYN’s 10th goal, to effectively end Mirboo North’s chances.

Joe Brooks lifted the Tigers’ spirits with a lovely mark and their seventh goal midway through the term, but the margin was still 19 points.

Then, to cap off a great day for Budge, another 50 metre penalty took him past the 50 metre line, from where he sent his second goal through the big white sticks, high over the goal umpire’s head.

Yallourn Yallourn North 11. 9.75 defeated Mirboo North 7. 9 .51 In the change rooms afterwards, Bennett told his men their best was good enough to match it with any side in the competition, but giving away 50 metre penalties simply had to stop.

Newborough ......... 334.17 Yinnar ................... 290.91 Trafalgar ............... 201.59 Yall-Yall North....... 141.20 Hill End ................... 96.53 Mirboo North.......... 169.15 Yarragon .................. 95.44 Morwell East ............ 56.91 Thorpdale ................ 47.10 Boolarra ................... 11.74

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THIRDS LADDER Trafalgar ..............286.41 100 Newborough ........837.93 75 Mirboo North .......148.10 75 Hill End ................285.82 50 Yall-Yall North........62.63 40 Yinnar .....................61.50 20 Morwell East .............3.12 0

FOURTHS LADDER Trafalgar ............... 398.81 Newborough ......... 169.36 Yinnar ................... 152.66 Hill End ................. 109.82 Mirboo North .......... 34.57 Boolarra ................... 34.44

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OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Newborough 6.11.47 d Yarragon 6.4.40 Yinnar 7.7.49 d Morwell East 5.15.45 Trafalgar 10.11.71 d Hill End 2.4.16 Thorpdale 12.15.87 d Boolarra 1.2.8 RESERVES Newborough 12.5.77 d Yarragon 2.8.20 Yinnar 12.16.88 d Morwell East 1.1.7 Hill End 9.7.61 d Trafalgar 3.3.21 Thorpdale 14.8.92 d Boolarra 5.5.35 THIRDS Yinnar 18.32.140 d Morwell East 1.3.9 Trafalgar 5.7.37 d Newborough 5.4.34 FOURTHS Trafalgar 10.14.74 d Hill End 3.2.20 Newborough 16.19.115 d Boolarra 4.4.28

• Toora v. DWWWW

Toora win in a thriller THE game between the Allies and Toora has become the latest ‘local derby’ with bragging rights to the trophy.

Both clubs have recruited well and Kael Bergles was the main attraction, having kicked 35 goals in the four games this season.

The game began at a rapid pace with the home side first to score through Cam McKenzie.

Bergles kicked two miraculous soccer goals to give the home a handy lead.

The ruck duels went the Allies way, however late in the term Toora fought back with clever goals to Luke Manders and then Josh Griffin gathered the spilt mark to snap a goal to see the visitors just four points down.

The second term was again even with Toora using the wide flanks to advantage.

The calm conditions

SENIORS

RESERVES

Toora 9.10.64 DWWWW 9.7.61

DWWWW 12.10.82 Toora 3.6.24

Toora Goals: L. Manders 3, J. Griffin 2, B. Wells 1, P. Grant 1, R. Jaroszczuk 1, J. Weston 1 DWWWW Goals: K. Bergles 6, A. Sigeti 2, J. Phillips 1 Toora Best: J. Weston, M. O’Sullivan, B. Willder, J. Pintus, J. Griffin, P. Grant DWWWW Best: H. Egerton, K. Bergles, C. McKenzie, J. Mentiplay, D. Atkins, M. Sigeti

DWWWW Goals: B. Nolan 5, M. Daoud 2, L. Sketcher 2, V. Pecora 2, G. Lay 1 Toora Goals: K. Holmes 1, L. Toner 1, C. Ferguson 1 DWWWW Best: M. Allan, B. Nolan, B. Van Soest, S. Bishop, L. Sketcher, J. Zahra Toora Best: K. Sparkes, A. Sheedy, N. Nicholls, S. Vening

turned very windy and it meant the ball had to be centered for best effect.

A goal by Peter Grant put the Toora side in front momentarily but Bergles was again in the play and with Darcy Atkins and Tait Sabec working hard to give the forwards chances Bergles chipped in with two more timely goals.

By half time the visitors led by just two points however the weather was quickly deteriorating and rain clouds loomed over the Hedley ranges.

The third term saw the best football of the day as the Allies ran and tackled hard to clear the ball from the midfield via Robertson.

Egerton and Jackson Nolan and the reliable Kael Bergles kicked two to put the home side back in front.

A long kick from the wing allowed Cam McKen-

zie to goal and suddenly the lead was out to four goals.

Not to be denied, Toora went forward with a few minutes left in the term Manders and Jack Weston were able to pull the lead back.

At three quarter time heavy rain fell and conditions became very greasy.

With a lead of just nine points the home side needed a couple of goals to seal the match however Toora sent extra defenders back onto Bergles and Kieron Byers, and tried hard to keep the ball outside the 50 metre arc.

A 50 metre penalty at the 20 minutes mark allowed Toora to take the ball from halfback to within range.

The ball came to ground at centre half forward and a snap by Griffin put the visitors back in front by three points which they kept hold of until the final siren.

Fierce battle: Keiron Byers and Lewis Ferguson compete in the ruck during the match between the Allies and Toora on Saturday.

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Desperate attempt: Fish Creek’s Jack Hayes was on his knees trying to thread the needle with this handball.

Clear: Fish Creek’s Chad Macri wins the ball.

• Fish Creek v. Stony Creek

Kangaroos win battle of the Creeks FISH Creek travelled to the race course on Saturday to take on Stony Creek and

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Fish Creek.... 5 0 0 178.81 20 Toora... ....... 4 1 0 187.36 16 DWWWW ..... 3 2 0 246.64 12 Tarwin ........ 3 2 0 120.38 12 Stony Creek.... 2 3 0 129.50 8 Foster ............. 1 5 0 50.17 4 MDU............... 0 5 0 16.38 0 GOALKICKERS K. Bergles (DWWWW) ........ (6) 41 K. Baskaya (Stony Ck) ......... (1) 19 J. Weston (Toora) ............... (1) 17 R. Robertson (Toora) .......... (0) 15 J. Smith (Fish Ck) ............... (0) 12 L. Manders (Toora) ............. (3) 12 T. Toussaint (Tarwin) ........... (3) 12 A. Seccull (Fish Ck) ............. (3) 11 T. Cameron (Tarwin)............ (3) 10 A. Sigeti (DWWWW) ........... (2) 9

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Fish Creek.... 4 1 0 211.43 16 Stony Creek .. 4 1 0 189.90 16 DWWWW ..... 4 1 0 171.43 16 Tarwin ........ 3 2 0 151.68 12 MDU............... 2 3 0 58.94 8 Toora ... .......... 1 4 0 55.66 4 Foster ............. 0 6 0 25.76 0 GOALKICKERS W. Thorson (Stony Ck)........ (0) 16 A. Bright (Fish Ck)............... (2) 16 D. Devonshire (Fish Ck) ...... (1) 13 K. McLean (Tarwin) ............. (6) 9 M. Dyer (Stony Ck) ............. (2) 9 J. Arter (DWWWW)............. (0) 9 M. Daoud (DWWWW) ......... (2) 8 V. Pecora (DWWWW) ......... (2) 7 L. Borne (Tarwin) ................ (2) 7 B. McKnight (Stony Ck) ...... (1) 7

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Stony Creek ..4 0 0 736.36 16 Foster .........3 3 0 127.83 12 MDU...........2 2 0 82.20 8 Toora ..........2 3 0 88.59 8 Fish Creek ..... 1 2 0 177.88 8 DWWWW ...... 0 2 0 0.33 0 GOALKICKERS C. Cary (Stony Ck) .............. (1) 11 Z. Duursma (Foster) ............ (1) 9 L. Lidstone (Foster)............. (1) 7 R. Angwin (Foster) .............. (2) 7 L. Smith (MDU)................... (0) 6 A. Wilson (Fish Ck) ............. (0) 6 J. Stockdale (MDU) ............. (0) 6 J. Platt (Toora) .................... (0) 5 K. Davy (Foster) .................. (1) 5 S. Pearce (MDU) ................. (0) 5 K. Napier (Foster) ................ (0) 5

battle out part one of three for the Annual Jack Charlton Cup. The conditions were ordinary to say the least, with a horrific wind blowing straight across the ground and then the rain arrived and we were in for a long day.

This wreaked havoc with the football as well and the feature game like those before it turned out to be a real slog.

Fishy had a couple of good ins with their captain Callan Park returning along with defender Col McPhee.

The game got under way with Fish Creek doing most of the attacking

to the highway end with a favouring wind advantage.

A three goal to zero quarter had the Kangaroos on top at the first change with youngsters McGannon, Buckland and Parks brothers Gareth and Ethan all off to a good start.

For the Lions, Stewart, Logan and Byrnes were lively.

The second quarter was a more even one and the Lions now with the wind advantage were looking dangerous in attack, the margin was reduced to 10 points at the long break.

The third quarter saw the heaviest of the rain during the day and this slowed

the pace of the game right down, the match not a great spectacle in some very tough conditions for the players.

The desire and effort was fantastic and this had tempers flaring up right through the second half; a few little spot fires breaking out but the game still being played tough and hard but fair.

The margin at the last change was reduced to eight points and with the wind dropping out the game was set for a frenetic finish.

Fishy did the majority of the attacking through the early stages of the final quarter and got the start

they were looking for when Seccull stood tall to take a good mark and kick a great goal from a difficult spot in trying conditions.

The Lions answered when Baskaya got his only major for the day to reduce the margin again to single digits.

Seccull stood tall again when he got his second for the quarter; another difficult shot to give the Kangaroos some breathing space again.

When the Fish Creek captain Callan Park snapped a great left foot goal from deep in the pocket, he sealed it for the Kangaroos, the winning margin 19 points.

Best players for Fish Creek were R. McGannon, A. Seccull, J. Buckland, G. Park, B. Coates and J. Smith and for Stony Creek A. Logan, J. Byrnes, D. Zuidema, A. Zuidema, D.

SENIORS

Fish Creek 7.5.47 Stony Creek 4.11.35 Fish Creek Goals: A. Seccull 3, B. Coates 2, J. Buckland, B. Cooper Stony Creek Goals: J. Byrnes 2, J. Cameron, K. Baskaya Fish Creek Best: R. McGannon, A. Seccull, J. Buckland, B. Coates, G. Park, J. Smith Stony Creek Best: A. Logan, J. Byrnes, D. Zuidema, A. Zuidema, D. Gee, K. Airdrie RESERVES

Stony Creek 9.9.63 Fish Creek 5.1.31 Stony Creek Goals: D. Preston 3, J. Brydon 2, M. Dyer 2, B. Byrnes 1, B. McKnight 1

Gee and K. Airdree.

Fish Creek are at home to MDU next week while Stony Creek have another tough match travelling to Toora to take on the Magpies.

Fish Creek Goals: A. Bright 2, T. Price 2, D. Devonshire 1 Stony Creek Best: B. Byrnes, E. Taylor, A. Verboon, S. Cope, D. Preston, R. McGrath Fish Creek Best: R. Nicoll, C. Batten, T. Redpath, T. Mills, T. Price, J. Danckert THIRDS

Stony Creek 3.8.26 Fish Creek 1.2.8 Stony Creek Goals: B. Martin 1, C. Cary 1, S. Barnard 1 Fish Creek Goal: N. Denbrok 1 Stony Creek Best: J. Phillips, J. Bright, L. Thomas, H. Collins, H. Funnell, L. Elliott Fish Creek Best: B. Hams, J. Stefani, L. Howard, A. Farrell, J. Haines, N. Denbrok

• Tarwin v. Foster

Tarwin too tough IN front of large crowd, Tarwin triumphed over Foster in a massive 88 point win.

Tarwin hosted the WorkSafe game of the month, and the milling spectators were excited for a match that could’ve gone either way.

However, it was not meant to be for Foster, as Tarwin quickly jumped into gear and fought intensely for the points.

After losing to Toora the week before – and knowing Foster had played a tight game against Stony Creek – Tarwin was eager to go into the first quarter firing.

Two goals in the first term put Tarwin ahead of Foster by four points.

However, it was the second quarter that really set Tarwin apart.

Tarwin managed to record eight goals.

The team had really settled down and the back line looked fierce. Nathan McRae and Todd Dobson held strong and Foster was kept almost silent in the

second term, only managing one behind.

The formidable back line kept the midfield’s work rate at an all time high, which set Tarwin up well to move the ball into its forward 50. The midfield was led by Jordan Pastura, who has had a great month of footy.

However, a lapse in third quarter brought Tarwin crashing down to reality. Although it wasn’t enough for Foster to catch up, Tarwin only managed one goal.

Foster picked up the intensity and put the pressure on, forcing turn overs.

Going into the final quarter, Tarwin knew what it had to do and reverted back to its second quarter

mentality.

The result was another eight goals to Tarwin; Andrew Murray, Troy Toussaint, Dermott Yawney and Travis Cameron each kicked three goals for the game.

Young gun Broderick Mead-Ameri contributed one goal in the last quarter haul in his first game for Tarwin.

The final score was Tarwin 18.7.115 to Foster 3.9.27.

Tarwin will face the Allies this weekend. The Allies have had a great season so far, and Tarwin is looking forward to the challenge.

Foster will have the week off to regroup.

SENIORS

RESERVES

Tarwin 18.7.115 Foster 3.9.27

Tarwin 16.16.112 Foster 2.6.18

Tarwin Goals: T. Cameron 3, A. Murray 3, T. Toussaint 3, D. Yawney 3, H. Black 2, J. Cahir 1, D. Feild 1, B. Mead-Ameri 1, R. O’Loughlin 1 Foster Goals: P. Coelli 1, J. Hanlon 1, J. Cook 1 Tarwin Best: J. Pastura, N. McRae, T. Dobson, T. Toussaint, A. Murray, B. Taber Foster Best: J. Cook, M. Howell, M. Jones, L. Mann, K. Bohn, N. Van Dyke

Tarwin Goals: K. McLean 6, L. Borne 2, N. Browne 2, A. Bell 2, J. Bell 1, L. Anderson 1, J. Giliam 1, M. Esparon 1 Foster Goals: J. Bright 1, J. Sparkes 1 Tarwin Best: K. McLean, L. Borne, A. Bell, V. Van Dillen, L. Weston, E. O’Loughlin Foster Best: B. Campbell, D. Hateley, L. Cripps, J. Bright, L. Lidstone, E. Smith

Up for discussion: the tennis court at Dumbalk East that was included in the court audits.

Feedback needed for tennis facilities SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is seeking community feedback on the Draft Tennis Facilities Plan 2017.

As tennis participation had traditionally been very strong in South Gippsland, there are over 99 public tennis courts at 38 locations across the region.

The Draft Tennis Facilities Plan 2017 has been developed based on court audits that were funded by Sport and Recreation Victoria.

The audits identified that half of the 38 locations were either unused or in an unplayable condition.

South Gippsland Shire Council’s director sustainable communities and infrastructure Anthony Seabrook said many small communities had developed tennis courts in isolated rural areas, often as their only community facility.

“Over the last 30 years there have been significant changes in tennis participation

across the municipality. The plan identifies 19 courts that would require substantial works or appear to have very little usage and could be considered excess to requirements. No specific action has been proposed by Council in relation to any of the facilities. We would like to hear from the community to help guide their future,” he said.

To review the Draft Tennis Facilities Plan 2017 visit Council website at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/tennisfacilities. Public submissions are being sought on the plan until Tuesday, May 25, at 5pm.

Individuals wishing to make a submission on the Draft Tennis Facilities Plan can do so via an email to the chief executive officer South Gippsland Shire Council at the following address: submission@southgippsland.vic. gov.au.

Alternatively submissions can be addressed to Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953 or delivered to the Council Office, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha.

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Held up: Traralgon’s Haydn Hector holds up Leongatha’s Hayden Browne as the Maroons’ Troy Forrest gathers the ball. Photos courtesy Hayley Mills, Latrobe Valley Express.

Long kick: Cade Maskell boots the Parrots forward with a long, raking kick.

• Traralgon v. Leongatha

Riseley knocked out

By Tony Giles LEONGATHA’S aim of inflicting its first scalp of the season was derailed almost from the start when Traralgon’s Mark Stockdale allegedly struck Leongatha’s Louis Riseley in the face behind the play in the opening 10 minutes of the contest.

Riseley, who lay motionless on the ground, was taken from the ground assisted and suffered concussion, playing no further part in the contest.

Stockdale was yellow carded and spent 15 minutes on the bench. He was later reported for the strike and will most likely have to face off at the tribunal on Wednesday night.

According to one of those who saw the strike it was 80 metres from the ball and came

after the two had engaged in a bit of “push and shove”.

Look for a fired up Leongatha when it hosts Traralgon at Leongatha in the return contest on Saturday, July 15.

With the break for the interleague this week, Riseley should be clear for play in a fortnight’s time.

Traralgon inflicted Leongatha’s first defeat of the season when it stunned the Parrots in the second half to take out a five goal win.

The Parrots came into the match a little undermanned with Ryan Olden, Ben Willis, Cam Stone and Joel Sinclair all injured and the early loss of Riseley not helping either.

The first quarter started well enough for Leongatha as it took a nine point lead at quarter time with goals to Zac Vernon, Josh Hopkins, Brock Davidson and Aaron Hillberg.

Jordan Sandy, Troy Forrest and Mitchell Mustoe were the goalkickers for the

Maroons and the contest was even.

At quarter time Leongatha led 4.4.28 to Traralgon 3.1.19.

Lee Stockdale goaled early for Traralgon before Dunne and Vernon added two for the Parrots.

It was goal for goal for a while when McMahon replied for Traralgon then Brock Davidson kept Leongatha 16 points up with a goal.

But Traralgon dominated the latter part of the second quarter with on-baller Mark Collison getting plenty of the ball for his side.

Three goals to Traralgon, one each to Troy Forrest, Tate Marsh and Michael Jacobsen at the 15, 16, and 23 minute mark, saw the Maroons square up the game at 49 points each at half time.

Scores Leongatha 7.7.49 to Traralgon’s 8.1.49.

Leongatha’s attacking brigade was completely held

in the third quarter as Traralgon went on the rampage booting five straight goals, completing a run of eight unanswered.

Now trailing by 29 points, Josh Hopkins kicked the Parrots only goal in the third at the 29 minute mark before Traralgon got this back through Lee Stockdale to hold a 29 point lead at the last change; Traralgon 14.2.86 to Leongatha 8.9.57 Traralgon’s best player Mark Collison goaled in the second minute of the last quarter to almost ice the game. The rain started to come down eliminating any idea of a Leongatha comeback. Traralgon wouldn’t add any more goals to its tally but the damage had been done.

Leongatha would add one goal at the 23 minute mark to Tom Marriott.

Best player for Leongatha was Hayden Browne who spent time down back and on-ball. Zac Vernon was the

most effective of the forwards while Josh Hopkins played a serviceable game on the wing and running forward. Cade

Maskell, Sam Forrester and Luke Bowman were used in a variety of positions and all contributed well.

WONTHAGGI’S season is firmly back on track after recording a hard working 42 point victory over Bairnsdale.

The win makes it two on the trot for Wonthaggi.

It next faces a big challenge after the interleague break, when it journeys to Maffra to take on the Eagles which suffered an upset loss at the hands of Warragul on the weekend.

Co-captain Michael Kelly was playing his 100th game on the weekend and he had a special banner and was chaired off the ground.

The opening term saw Wonthaggi kick into a slight breeze towards the town end with periods of rain making conditions a bit slippery.

The Power defenders were able to contain the Redlegs to just two goals as it had the advantage while Wonthaggi added three goals, one to Tom Davey, to lead by five points; 3.2 to 2.3 at quarter time.

The Power was handling the ball well in the conditions with defenders

running off half back and forwards locking the ball in.

Wonthaggi’s midfield lead by Kane McCarthy and Aidan Lindsay were playing good footy. McCarthy showed great physical strength at the stoppages while Lindsay has strung together two excellent games in a row.

The Power kicked four goals in term two to Bairsndale’s two and at half time it was Wonthaggi 7.5.47 to Bairnsdale’s 4.3.27.

Such was the strength of Wonthaggi’s defence that in the second half Bairnsdale could kick just one goal.

Shannon Bray off half back was running well and taking intercept marks, showing especially good skills in damp conditions. Jarrod Membrey too was also hard to get past at half back as Bairnsdale found it hard to get it into the forward 50.

Bairnsdale’s star forward Damian Cupido, who booted two for the day, was forced up the ground to try to get into the contest. He was generally well held by Power defender Pat Ryan.

The Redlegs managed a goal very early on in the

third term but failed to score a major for the rest of the game.

Wonthaggi managed another two in the third and three in the last to Bairnsdale’s no score to take out the solid win.

Dom O’Connor proved to be a real target up forward for Power, taking strong marks out in front and converting three goals.

Eli Richards and Tom Davey were two other forwards to do well, providing a lot of forward pressure, locking the ball in. Davey finished with three goals.

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GOALKICKERS M. Bennett (Maffra)............. (2) 14 D. Sheen (Maffra) ............... (2) 13 L. Stockdale (Trar) .............. (3) 13 B. Fowler (Warragul) ........... (1) 13 D. Grech (Moe) ................... (6) 12 D. Cupido (Bairns) .............. (2) 12 C. Dunne (Leon).................. (1) 12 N. Paredes (Warragul) ........ (3) 11 Z. Vernon (Leon) ................. (2) 11 J. Neagle (Trar) ................... (0) 9 J. McLindin (Sale) ............... (6) 9

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SENIORS Traralgon 15.3.93 d Leongatha 9.9.63 Traralgon goals: L. Stockdale 3, M. Jacobsen 2, T. Forrest 2, M. Mustoe 1, J. McMahon 1, T. Marsh 1, J. Sandy 1, H. Hector 1, R. Hildebrand 1, M. Collison 1, D. Loprese 1.

Leongatha goals: J. Hopkins 2, Z. Vernon 2, C. Dunne 1, J. Pellicano 1, A. Hillberg 1, T. Marriott 1, B. Davidson 1 Traralgon best: M. Collison, J. Neagle, A. Slottje, T. Northe, L. Stockdale, T. Johnston.

Leongatha best: H. Browne, Z. Vernon, J. Hopkins, C. Maskell, S. Forrester, L. Bowman.

RESERVES Leongatha 8.5.53 d Traralgon 4.11.35 Leongatha goals: L. Wright 3, G. Fleming 2, T. Pellicano 1, J. Harry 1, T. Sauvarin 1.

Traralgon goals: M. Membrey 2, N. Quenault 1, J. Vucenovic 1.

Leongatha best: G. Fleming, J. Harry, C. Rump, F. Kelly, T. Sauvarin, L. Wright.

Traralgon best: D. Pearce, K. Duncan, J. Vucenovic, B. Cameron, B.

SENIORS Wonthaggi 12.7.79 d Bairnsdale 5.7.37 Wonthaggi goals: D. O’Connor 3, T. Davey 3, A. Lindsay 2, E. Richards 1, L. Jones 1, K. McCarthy 1, J. Blair 1.

Bairnsdale goals: D. Cupido 2, S. Park 1, R. Gardener 1, R. Cowan 1.

Wonthaggi best: K. McCarthy, D. O’Connor, A. Lindsay, E. Richards, S. Bray, J. Membrey.

Bairnsdale best: S. Mooney, R. Cowan, S. Park, B. Holland, J. Gilroy, T. Bryan.

THIRDS Bairnsdale 5.5.35 d Wonthaggi 3.4.22 Bairnsdale goals: B. Daniel 2, H. Preston 1, C. Mein 1, L. Yomo 1.

Attacking forward: the Power’s Eli Richards takes aim.

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Duve, N. Quenault.

THIRDS Traralgon 10.10.70 d Leongatha 7.4.46 Traralgon goals: L. Johnson 5, J. Sands 2, D. Barnes 1, H. Willaton 1, J. Jobling 1.

Leongatha goals: C. Olden 3, T. Bernaldo 1, J. Patullo 1, M. McGannon 1, N. Trotto 1.

Traralgon best: L. Johnson, J. Strong, T. McMahon, N. Stevenson, T. Northe, C. Little.

Leongatha best: B. Perry, J. Hill, D. Garnham, C. Olden, L. Scott, J. Patullo.

FOURTHS Traralgon 7.15.57 d Leongatha 2.5.17 Traralgon goals: M. Luckie 3, T. Hourigan 2, K. Marsh 1, H. Neocleous 1.

Leongatha goals: J. van der Pligt 1, J. Lamers 1.

Traralgon best: T. Hourigan, A. Grant, I. Copland, M. Luckie, C. Ruyters, C. Doultree.

Leongatha best: J. van der Pligt, M. Bentvelzen , C. James, L. O’Neill, J. Hume, J. Lamers.

• Wonthaggi v. Bairnsdale

Power lifts intensity

Traralgon .....4 Maffra.........3 Leongatha ....3 Morwell ......2 Moe ...........2 Wonthaggi......2 Warragul ........2 Bairnsdale ......1 Sale ................1 Drouin ............0

Below, Pressure: Wonthaggi’s pressure was excellent on Saturday.

Here Curtis Gilmour pounces on Bairnsdale’s Daniel Preston.

Bairnsdale best: G. Perkins, J. Ray, K. Derbyshire, N. Ward, D. McKendry, J. Smith.

Wonthaggi best: J. Barry, F. Anderson, J. Benson, C. McLean, D. Gardiner, T. Murray.

FOURTHS Bairnsdale 9.9.63 d Wonthaggi 7.11.53 Bairnsdale goals: T. Rees 3, H. Kellow 1, L. Fenner 1, B. Bryant 1, K. Noonan 1, A. Hudson 1, H. Cook 1.

Wonthaggi goals: C. Cummins 2, J. Kilgour 2, N. Anderson 1, C. Smith 1, K. Benson 1.

Bairnsdale best: T. Rees, D. Fenning Chester, T. Southen, H. Cook, R. Timms, J. Carroll.

Wonthaggi best: C. Smith, T. Simpson, J. Schulz, S. Sharples, C. Cummins, B. Wingfield.

Morwell ......4 Traralgon .....3 Leongatha ....3 Maffra.........2 Moe ...........2 Wonthaggi......1 Sale ................1 Drouin ............0 Warragul ........0

0 1 0 1 2 2 3 4 3

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

SENIORS Warragul 14.13.97 d Maffra 11.8.74 Moe 18.28.136 d Drouin 2.2.14 Morwell 12.18.90 d Sale 8.6.54 RESERVES Maffra 13.10.88 d Warragul 1.1.7 Moe v Drouin - Moe won by forfeit Morwell 31.19.205 d Sale 0.0.0 THIRDS Maffra 9.7.61 d Warragul 2.3.15 Morwell 6.5.41 d Sale 1.11.17 Moe 21.17.143 d Drouin 5.1.31 FOURTHS Warragul 12.8.80 d Maffra 5.5.35 Sale 15.13.103 d Morwell 1.3.9 Moe 27.23.185 d Drouin 0.0.0

Pts

16 12 12 8 8 4 4 0 0

GOALKICKERS M. Duncan (Morwell) .......... (9) 20 R. Loprese (Trar)................. (0) 11 N. Wozniak (Maffra) ............ (2) 7 R. Horton (Moe).................. (0) 7 H. Nettleton (Maffra) ........... (3) 7 M. Webb (Morwell) ............. (2) 6 L. Wright (Leon) ................. (3) 6 T. Love (Maffra) .................. (3) 6 M. Membrey (Trar) .............. (2) 6 L. Phillips (Trar) .................. (0) 5 H. Akram (Trar) ................... (0) 5 J. Piper (Morwell) ............... (4) 5 Z. MacDermid (Won) .......... (0) 5

THIRDS LADDER W L D

Moe ...........3 Traralgon .....3 Leongatha ....3 Maffra.........3 Morwell ......3 Bairnsdale ......3 Drouin ............1 Wonthaggi......1 Warragul ........0 Sale ................0

1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 4 4

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

266.45 244.10 200.00 174.03 118.35 102.71 72.28 22.42 31.95 25.30

Pts

12 12 12 12 12 12 4 4 0 0

GOALKICKERS R. Anderson (Moe) ............. (2) 11 M. Pollutro (Morwell).......... (3) 11 H. Prestidge (Moe) .............. (0) 9 L. Carman (Maffra) ............. (3) 8 H. Willaton (Trar) ................ (1) 7 B. Daniel (Bairns) ................ (2) 7 L. Johnson (Trar) ................ (5) 6 M. Williams (Trar) ............... (0) 6 T. Dodge-Bunn (Drouin) ...... (2) 6 T. Huts (Maffra) ................... (2) 6

FOURTHS LADDER W L D

OTHER MATCHES

%

374.53 395.54 140.00 367.61 83.26 57.09 4.33 53.79 18.89

Moe ...........4 Warragul .....3 Traralgon .....3 Bairnsdale ...3 Maffra.........2 Sale ................2 Leongatha ......1 Wonthaggi......1 Drouin ............1 Morwell ..........0

0 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

%

Pts

386.32 234.88 205.30 116.23 144.33 143.09 77.46 56.75 22.42 17.38

16 12 12 12 8 8 4 4 4 0

GOALKICKERS F. O’Reilly (Warr) ................. (3) 12 B. Bundle (Warr) ................. (3) 11 S. Berry (Maffra) ................. (2) 9 J. Ziino (Sale) ...................... (3) 9 B. Maslen (Moe) ................. (4) 9 K. Simpson (Sale) ............... (3) 8 H. Cook (Bairns) ................. (1) 8 A. Smyth (Maffra) ............... (2) 7 M. Bown (Sale) ................... (1) 7 S. Flanders (Moe) ............... (5) 7 F. Phillips (Warr) ................. (1) 7

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