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DAIRY RESCUE

By Brad Lester

Don’t forget Dad THE Leongatha Chamber of Commerce is making Father’s Day sizzle, with great prizes available to reward local shoppers.

Chamber president Brenton Williams, left, is offering a $300 earthmoving prize and Kodie Spokes of Leongatha Fresh Meat and Fish is offering $200 worth of meat. See the story on page 18.

DAIRY farmers could be the winners from an innovative push by South Gippsland Shire Council to help the struggling industry.

Council last Wednesday voted to write to the Federal Government, calling for more dairy products to be included in Australia’s foreign aid in order to increase demand and in turn boost farmers’ returns.

Council’s stalled effort came as dairy giant Murray Goulburn announced massive cuts to increase savings, after releasing its full financial year results last Wednesday.

MG refused to rule out the prospect of staff cuts at its Leongatha factory.

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IGA backs farmers

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By Stuart Biggins THE owner of Michael’s SUPA IGA in Leongatha, Michael Lorenz donated $80,000 to the Rural Financial Counselling Service to support local dairy farmers recently.

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The money was raised through the IGA Community Chest, which raises funds to support local charities, across Victoria.

Approximately 1300 IGA store owners across Australia collect funds through the sale of specially marked products.

Mr Lorenz said, “We want to thank the community for its ongoing support of IGA and our Community Chest program.

“These donations go some way towards helping dairy farmers in need. I personally have made an additional donation of $20,000 from Fairleys SUPA IGA to support our dairy farmers and their dedicated work for the local community.

Grand gesture: from left; Rural Financial Services Counselling Service Board member “The community is able to support our local Gary Van Sinderen, John Markham, Michael’s SUPA IGA, store owner Michael Lorenz and farmers when visiting us in IGA stores across Vic- Rural Financial Counselling service executive officer Peter Jennings at the hand-over of toria to buy milk from our local farmers.”

$80,000 donated to assist farmers through tough times.

Landfill still on the cards

By Sarah Vella VEOLIA has not given up developing a new landfill in Gippsland, despite the Gippsland Waste and Resource Recovery Group’s draft regional plan failing to identify any new landfill sites.

The company will maintain an ongoing interest in Leongatha South and Yallourn North, should either

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site be registered in the future.

Veolia’s Max Spedding said, “The draft plan is likely to be finalised in early 2017, but until then, the company is in a position of not being able to proceed.”

Mr Spedding said despite the waste group’s recommendations, Veolia believed there would be a need for additional landfill capacity in the long term.

“It will be interesting to see whether the Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Group (MWR-

RG) puts its hand up and calls for neighbouring regions (to take its waste),” he said.

“Typically a period of seven to 10 years is required to establish a new landfill facility.

“However, failure to include potential new landfill sites such as Leongatha South in the current regional plan means it is not possible to continue to invest in planning for future landfill infrastructure.

“Specifically, the current legislative framework only allows for EPA

Tip closure ignites rally

By Tayla Kershaw THE recent decision to close the Inverloch Transfer Station has sparked action from outraged residents.

The Bass Coast Ratepayers and Residents Association has called a public rally to protest the closure and the performance of Bass Coast Shire Council.

The rally will be held at 12pm on Sunday, October 2, at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve, and attract speakers from across the shire.

“Having wasted hundreds of thousands of ratepayer dollars on failed schemes, having repeatedly failed to reinstate a waste transfer station on Phillip Island, having unnecessarily torn up a perfectly serviceable residential street in Pioneer Bay, and having secretly decided to close the Wonthaggi Visitor Information Centre, many people throughout Bass Coast as fed up

with this council,” association president Kevin Griffin said.

“The recent decision to close the Inverloch Transfer Station is the final straw for many ratepayers and residents.”

However, South Gippsland Conservation Society is pleased with council’s decision.

Society president Dave Sutton said, “We were concerned the transfer station was in a very important environmental location and it’s going to require a lot of ongoing rehabilitation.”

Mr Sutton said the transfer station was put in as a temporary measure more than 20 years ago, and putting it in the wrong location meant the closure was long overdue.

“This is a good thing. It’s good for the environment and it’s good for Inverloch,” he said.

“It’s only going to take a few minor habit changes to accommodate this decision and waste will be managed in a better fashion.”

Victoria to consider applications and grant approvals to landfill sites that are listed in a regional plan.”

Mr Spedding said Veolia supports adopting a long term view to ensure that potential new landfill sites are identified in a timely manner.

“Unfortunately, the current approach is likely to inflate landfill costs in the short term and result in a rush to develop new sites when the realities of the shortfall in disposal capacity start to become apparent,” he said.

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Art show lures interstate entries THIS year the Leongatha Rotary Art and Photography Show was held in Mesley Hall to coincide with The Leongatha Daffodil Festival.

The venue was generously provided by Leongatha Secondary College.

Harry Leggett, coordinator of the Leongatha Art and Photography Show, said while there were entries from NSW and as far north as Queensland, 60 percent of artists were local.

Entries numbered more than 450 at the 2016 show, Leongatha Rotary’s 40th, and had a combined value of over $250,000.

This year, there was a record number of youth entries and for the first time an all abilities category.

Shelley McDermott from Hazelwood, the senior curator at the Latrobe Regional Art Gallery in Morwell, said, “There is a lot of work and I am impressed by the standard overall.”

This was Ms McDermott’s first Leongatha Rotary Art and Photography Show but she is frequently called upon to judge art shows.

She has an honours degree in visual art from Monash University. ► More art show coverage on page 14.

Well judged: the judge of the Leongatha Rotary Art and Photography Show, Shelley McDermott, chose Tangerine as Best in the Show. She said, “The distortion is quite disturbing at one level and the work has a brilliant use of colour. The painting invites speculation about the narrative taking place in it. It is well executed and ticked every box.”

Charming: from left, Maie Riseley from Leongatha found much to interest her at the official opening of the Leongatha Rotary Art and Photography Show at Mesley Hall on Fine work: Katie Calder with her fine line pen work titled Horses, which won the President’s Award for 13 to 18 year olds.

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Appealing tales: author Alison Lester inspired the students at Welshpool and District Primary School during Book Week celebrations recently.

The author, who grew up near Yanakie, spoke to students about her book My Dog Bigsy, which was shortlisted in the 2016 Children’s Book Council of Australia book of the year awards. Dressed as their favourite Alison Lester characters were, from left Michael, Maddie, Brianna, Bree, Katelyn and Elsa.

Arts battle looms

THERE is growing interest in a proposed development for the corner of King and Commercial streets in Korumburra.

Organisations such the Korumburra Business Association and the Korumburra Round Table have met to discuss the proposal.

The proposal has not been made public and Bryan Sword, South Gippsland Shire Council’s director of development services, said details were closely guarded right now to avoid jeopardising the project.

What is known is that a new library will be built at street level on the prominent site at the western entrance to the town.

The level below is believed to be a supermarket.

Potential development of the prominent street corner occupied by the library, Federation Art Gallery, historical society and meeting rooms housed in the building previously the Korumburra Shire offices, together with the large allotment alongside, has been the subject of much interest over the years.

Representatives of the major users of the site have been briefed by council about the proposed project.

The plans retain a new library on the site at street level sitting above the supermarket, but the shire has indicated a preference for the art gallery and the historical society to relocate to the railway station.

The historical society sees being housed in the heritage building as nothing short of perfect.

Adding to the appeal of the move, the vaults beneath the building will provide much needed

Obscene acts spark alarm A MAN was reported to have committed a sexual act in front of a passerby at the Kilcunda car park at 5pm Friday.

Wonthaggi Police attended and spoke to a man in the area but they were unable to proceed further as the complainant had left. Police investigations are continuing and charges may follow.

Police also received two reports about men behaving offensively inside toilet cubicles at the Newhaven jetty.

Concerns were raised for the safety of children using the toilets while the men frequent the block for sexual purposes.

According to a local source, it is becoming a common occurrence for older men to meet up at the toilet block at all hours of the day.

Police will be patrolling the areas but parents are advised to make sure children are fully supervised.

Anyone who sees obscene behaviour should contact 000 immediately and make themselves available to police.

archival space, the president of the historical society, mayor Cr Bob Newton said.

There is, however, growing disquiet at council’s preference for Federation Art Gallery to also relocate .

The gallery is run by the Korumburra Rotary Club, which was told council would like to see the gallery made a key tenant at the railway station.

Round table president Pee Wee Lewis said, “At this early stage the round table feels it is too early to comment in any detail as we have no proposal on the table to examine.

“But we welcome the prospect of any development in the town that will enhance community life for our citizens, and encourage tourists to Korumburra.

“We look forward to having input in the planning stage, so we can ensure these aims are taken into account.”

Cr Newton said he thought retention of the symbiotic relationship between the art gallery and the library made a lot of sense.

He said including the art gallery in the development also provided the potential for architecture stepped-up a notch.

“Whatever is constructed on this site will capture travellers’ attention as they enter the centre of town,” he said.

“This will be a landmark building and the opportunity to provide something unique, groundbreaking even, must not be missed.

“This must be a truly inspired development and not one held down by bureaucrats.”

’Burra boom KORUMBURRA’S population is on the cusp of further growth, after South Gippsland Shire Council came closer to approving an 82 lot residential subdivision.

The development is proposed for 66-90 Bena Road.

Council approved a development plan for the site, before assessing the planning permit application.

Mayor Cr Bob Newton welcomed the subdivision, saying it would stimulate the economy.

Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said, “The council wants to see economic development but we do not want to see development like this cost the ratepayers a lot of money into the future.”

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Daffodil Festival kicks on SATURDAY, August 27 saw Leongatha come alive with a display of historic cars, the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band, face painting, sausage sizzles and more.

The fine weather brought out the crowds with many admiring the superbly presented cars from

the Gippsland Historical Automobile Club, listening to the music and looking at the continuing display of flowers in the hall.

With car parks at a premium there’s no doubt the 60th Daffodil Festival was a successful one and certainly one appreciated by the locals and visitors alike. ► Full coverage on pages 20 to 22.

Band delivers: the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band delivered music for Saturday morn- Proud owner: Julian Brennan of Foster shows off his 1935 Triumph Gloria Southern Cross ing shoppers and visitors, led by musical director Rod Coughran-Lane.

Sport. He has been a member of the Gippsland Historical Automobile Club for 10 years.

Foreign aid boost key to helping farmers, says council their prime are being sent off for sale.

“It will give farmers some positives to hang their hat on.

“There are countries crying out for dairy products in foreign aid packages.”

A spokesperson for Mr Joyce, also Deputy Prime Minister, said council’s proposal would not solve Australia’s dairy issues.

“Government purchases of large amounts of any commodity are considered trade distorting measures and would breach Australia’s commitments under World Trade Organisation Agreements,” she said.

That view was shared by the office of Ms Bishop.

However Cr Andrew McEwen told council the United States of America had been

• Cr Kieran Kennedy. “artful” in using foreign aid to support its own agricultural sector.

“We need to work with the dairy industry about how we

can address the demand issue,” he said.

Cr Nigel HutchinsonBrooks supported the idea, but Cr Jim Fawcett felt council needed to do more than write a letter to the two ministers.

He said to do anything less was just a “cop out”, “We should have a joint response from our brother councils as well,” he said.

Cr Fawcett felt the new council, post the October election, would be best placed to act.

“I do not think we are doing enough and I do not think

we have the time to formulate a more significant response,” he said.

Council also voted to support the dairy industry by spending $22,220 on backing dairy support programs and events this financial year, through community grants.

A further $15,000 will be allocated once this sum is received from the State Government, as expected.

Funds could go towards projects supporting farmers’ mental health.

Cr Mohya Davies said council must support the dairy

industry, giving it was the backbone of the shire’s economy.

“The dairy sector employs about 3000 people and has about $1 billion of local economic output,” she said.

Cr Lorraine Brunt said farm workers would hit the hardest.

“They are proud people and they will get through this.

Milk power prices have risen.

Let’s hope that by the end of the year farmers may get a step-up and alleviate what is a pretty grim outcome,” she said.

MG reveals job cuts

By Sarah Vella MURRAY Goulburn board chairman Phil Tracy said the company’s $2.8 billion revenue was down 3.3 percent on the previous year, but overall that was not much of a fall.

He was speaking after the company released its full year results last Wednesday.

Cost cutting measures and streamlining of processes will mean around 200 job losses from MG, primarily from Melbourne’s head office.

Mr Tracy could not confirm if any Leongatha

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Cr Kieran Kennedy called for council to write to Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop and Agriculture and Water Resources Minister Barnaby Joyce, “requesting a significant increase of dairy products in all foreign aid packages”.

The move followed farm milk gate prices plummeting in April and June this year, affecting the viability of many farming enterprises and also the broader business community in South Gippsland.

Cr Kennedy said, “We export to 39 countries and this amendment is not designed to alter prices. It is designed to hopefully increase the volume of milk from dairy producers in our shire and to prevent what is happening in our saleyards where dairy cattle in

staff would lose their jobs.

“MG announced another round of cost cutting, efficiency driving measures which will cut $50 to $60 million annualised cost out of the business,” he said.

“We committed to our farmers that if we can get that amount out annually over the term of the milk supply support package, it will help offset its recoupment.”

Mr Tracy is expecting $10 million worth of savings in one off costs, with the net benefit expected to be $10 to $15 million in first year.

The final milk price was $4.80 per kilogram of milk solids, impacted by lower commodity prices some increased costs.

“The bulk ingredients market has fallen right away, with $300 million less revenue. We switched products into dairy foods and revenue was $1.3 billion, up 17 percent on the year prior,” Mr Tracy said.

“We had one major negative and one major positive, but it was not enough to fill the gap of falling bulk commodity prices.”

MG posted a net debt of $480 million at gearing of 29 percent, what Mr Tracy described as a “very strong balance sheet”.

“From a farmer’s perspective, the big ticket item is the internal cost reductions. The savings all goes back into milk price,” he said.

“We aim to do everything we can to offset the milk supply support package.”

Milk supply dipped around 240 million litres on an annualised basis, which was within MG’s forecasts.

“I think all regions have had a really tough July. The weather has played a part as well in affecting July’s supply. Spring conditions are looking really good, which could make up for a lot of that,” Mr Tracy said. ► More dairy news on page 37.

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Controversial makeover approved

By Brad Lester A CONTROVERSIAL $600,000 proposal to redevelop the Walkerville foreshore will proceed.

South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday voted to support the Walkerville Foreshore Committee of Management’s proposal for roadworks, car parking, sea wall works and native vegetation removal at Bayside Drive.

The proposal was amended following concerns raised by the Walkerville Bluewater Boating and Angling Club about loss of car parking and lack of consultation by the foreshore committee.

The revised proposal includes 15 car and trailer spaces, 19 car only spaces and multi-use parallel parking spaces that can accommodate a further 16 car and trailer spaces, or 43 car only spaces. There will also be new turning areas built.

The sea wall works will protect the land from erosion, separate pedestrian and vehicle traffic, and improve seating, drainage and weed management.

Foreshore committee president Bill Bray told council, “Our priority has been to save the caravan park and the infrastructure from which we get the income to advance the second stage of the hall area and where the parking is.”

Council will contribute $130,000 to the project and the foreshore committee will seek

funding from the State Government.

Cr Mohya Davies described the project as “a solid proposal by a hard working foreshore committee”.

“I believe the foreshore committee has copped a lot of criticism undeservedly over this,” she said.

“It has designed something that is very workable in a limited space.”

Cr Andrew McEwen believed some elements of the Walkerville community could appeal the proposal to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

He suggested council defer the matter and said the community had been poorly consulted about the project.

Cr Lorraine Brunt said the erosion needed to be addressed sooner than later to avoid more costly works in the future.

Walkerville holiday home owner Don Atkins said the final plan actually reduced the number of carparking spots now offered.

“The ratepayers of the shire have not been given the opportunity say ‘aye’ or ‘nay’,” he said.

On the way: from left, South Gippsland Shire councillors Kieran Kennedy and Mohya Davies discuss works for the Walkerville foreshore with foreshore committee president Bill Bray.

CBD on the move

By Brad Lester THE redevelopment of Leongatha’s Bair Street is advancing.

South Gippsland Shire Council last week adopted Option B of the Leongatha Streetscape Master Plan following community support.

The plan will guide road and footpath improvements, new landscaping, street furniture

and other upgrades.

Council will now prepare detailed plans for construction before seeking State Government funding.

Cr Nigel HutchinsonBrooks said the works would help rejuvenate the street and boost retail.

Cr Don Hill said people want experiences and the redeveloped Bair Street would help achieve this.

Cr Jim Fawcett said, “This is an exciting proposal for our community. It’s the first leg of the trifecta: first Bair Street, second the Anderson Street entrance and the third part will be what we decided to do with the VicTrack land.”

A consultants report estimated the works would cost about $4.8 million but the final cost will not be known until the detailed design is done.

Caught in the act A COWES man was arrested after he was caught climbing out the window of the Cowes General Store on Sunday night.

The 31 year old attempted to steal alcohol and confectionary from the store, all of which was recovered.

An off duty police officer was initially alerted to the suspicious man after seeing him hooning in his car at 5.30pm in the Cowes area and later parked outside the general store.

The police officer notified the on duty San Remo unit, which arrived on the scene and arrested the man.

The offender had caused significant damage to the side of the shop and had gained access by smashing the window.

He was taken to the Wonthaggi Police Station, where he was processed and charged with seven offences, including burglary, criminal damage and driving offences.

He was bailed to appear at the Korumburra Magistrates Court on September 26.

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Highway drama MANY accidents occurred on the South Gippsland Highway last week, but fortunately few injuries occurred.

On Saturday at 9am, two cars were travelling east on the South Gippsland Highway at Loch in a 100 km/h zone.

The first car – a Holden sedan driven by a 50 year old woman from Narre Warren – braked sharply to miss a dog that ran onto the road.

This caused a Nissan sedan driven by an 82 year old man from Carrum to collide with the rear of the first car.

Both cars had minor damage but the drivers sustained no injuries.

At 2.45pm the same day, a Colorado 4x4 was travelling west along the South Gippsland Highway in Korumburra when the driver allegedly became distracted and crossed double lines, colliding head on with a Kia sedan travelling east.

No one sustained injuries.

A 29 year old man from Endeavour Hills – the driver of the Colorado – received a penalty notice for careless driving.

At 3.20pm on Friday, a Nissan Navara SUV driven by a 39 year old man from Toora was driving along the South Gippsland Highway at Foster, following a Land Cruiser 4x4 driven by a 73 year old Foster man.

The driver of the Land Cruiser signalled to pull into a driveway off the road and slowed.

The driver of Navara did not notice and collided with rear of the first car.

He was not injured but the driver of the Land Cruiser was conveyed to Leongatha Hospital for observation and was later released.

Foster Police attended and issued a penalty notice to the Navara driver for careless driving.

Over the limit A DRUNK driver caused a car accident in Wonthaggi after failing to give way at 11.40pm on Thursday.

The Dalyston woman was driving along Hagelthorne Street and collided with an oncoming car in Billson Street.

Police attended to the 39 year old and found she was in excess of the prescribed blood alcohol level.

She was not injured and was conveyed to the Wonthaggi Police Station for a breath test.

She was later processed for exceeding the prescribed concentration of alcohol and failing to give way.

The 59 year old Cape Paterson man driving the second car received head lacerations and was transported to Wonthaggi Hospital for treatment.

pounded the car at Surf Beach and gave the 31 year old woman a roadside oral fluid drug test, which detected cannabis in her saliva.

The driver was served a summons for the same offence several months ago and was warned her car would be impounded if she was intercepted while disqualified again.

She will receive a further summons and will have to pay a $1415 fine to get her car back in 30 days.

Hoons targeted WONTHAGGI Police conducted Operation Tonto to deal with repeat hoon driving in the Wonthaggi area over the

past few weeks.

Police have been aiming to remove the worst drivers from the roads.

The results to date are: 86 penalty notice issued, 119 charges laid to appear in court, 107 preliminary breath tests conducted, five oral fluid drug tests, two vehicles impounded, two search warrants executed, nine unroadworthy vehicles banned from being driven, and five identified hoons processed.

Wonthaggi Police thanked the public for its cooperation in providing information for the operation. Police will continue to take necessary action to remove dangerous drivers and vehicles from the roads.

Hill of potential stands ready

By Stuart Biggins

Car impounded

KORUMBURRA’S vacant railway staCANNABIS was detected after theBass tion stands somewhat forlorn but ready Coast Highway Patrol pulled over a to be given a new lease on life. disqualified driver last week.

The people of Korumburra have been given At 3pm Thursday, the highway patrol im- an exciting opportunity to play a role in resurrecting the complex and explore potential uses for it.

These buildings may be made available for public community use through a program with its owner, VicTrack.

The South Gippsland Shire Council would like to work alongside local community groups in Korumburra to consider how best to use these buildings.

Council is inviting Korumburra community members and other interested groups to a meeting at the Korumburra Senior Citizens’ Club on Monday, September 5 from 5.30pm.

Council’s manager of sustainable communities Chris Van Der Ark said, “Future opportunities need to be explored for these buildings.

“There is the opportunity for a mixture of community and commercial uses can be considered.”

Mrs Van Der Ark said the more ideas the better the outcomes; suggestions that are vibrant, sustainable, practical and exciting.

She said once the community’s views have been heard, a strong business case can be developed and presented to VicTrack, which may then open funding to redevelop the buildings, depending on the strength of the application.

RSVP by Thursday, September 1 (for catering

purposes) to Barbara Look, community strengthening team, South Gippsland Shire Council, by emailing barbaral@southgippsland.vic.gov.au or phoning 5662 9319.

All aboard: South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager of sustainable communities Chris Van Der Ark addressed a recent meeting of community groups to kick start thinking about the future of the Korumburra Railway Station. The public is invited to a meeting from 5.30pm at the Korumburra Senior Citizens’ Club on Radovick Street on Monday, September 5.

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Ruby rollercoaster deplorable, says MP GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien has called on the State Government to investigate a newly rebuilt section of the South Gippsland Highway that has been the subject of numerous complaints by motorists.

The Ruby straight on the highway between Leongatha and Korumburra is being referred to as “the rollercoaster” by some motorists following the completion of recent works.

Mr O’Brien raised the matter with Roads Minister Luke Donnellan in Parliament recently, asking him to investigate if the new work was up to national standards.

“I have been contacted by numerous motorists about the condition of this new section of road and it is a topic of conversation as I travel around that part of my electorate,” he said.

“The road is not smooth, the pavement is very rough and, in some cases, it is extremely bumpy.

“Given it is brand new work that has just been completed, it is of great concern to my community this road section is so poor.

“I have received numerous complaints as I travel around about the quality of the job that has been completed and I ask the minister to investigate whether these works meet the quality specifications that guide VicRoads.”

Mr O’Brien said it was just 12 months ago the minister visited the exact location to spruik Labor’s roads maintenance spending.

“During the visit, the Roads Minister claimed these works would reduce the level of road deterioration and assist producers to get their products to the market and help locals as they travel to work and school, however they are very unsatisfied with the finished product,” he said.

“This section is a very busy part of the South Gippsland Highway and is used by a lot of people in both towns to access education, healthcare and work.

“A spokesperson for the Minister for Roads Drivers disappointed: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien wants the State Government and Road Safety Luke Donnellan said, “We are to investigate the bumpy state of the South Gippsland Highway at Ruby. aware of the concerns surrounding the South Gippsland Highway. We are working with VicRoads to ensure the highway is repaired as soon as possible.”

Shape arts centre BASS Coast Shire Council’s much anticipated draft business case for the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre (WUCAC) is now available.

Identified as a key action within council’s arts and culture plan 2015-2019, the draft business case provides recommendations for the potential management, programming and infrastructural needs of the centre.

“The workshops we did last year and the continuing conversations since resounded the obvious importance that the arts, in its myriad disciplines, has in our shire,” Bass Coast mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said.

Cr Crugnale said the spirit of the history of the arts centre remained and council wanted to build on it.

“The business case is about bringing it into the diversity of programming today, catering for both residents and visitors and all the creative preferences

in between, finding the best and appropriate model to get us there with the capital investment needed,” Cr Crugnale said.

“The vision is for it to become our premier arts centre, be on the Gippsland circuit and be the pulsating creative heart that our regional centre deserves that can then spark the activation of the smaller halls, and the traditional and non-traditional spaces we have around the shire.”

The draft business case, a summary page and an online feedback form are all available on council’s website at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/wucac An information session is planned for Wednesday, August 31, at the arts centre.

Another opportunity for questions and answers is available via council’s Facebook page on Thursday, September 1.

The feedback period for the draft business case closes on Monday, September 19, at 5pm.

Electioneering claim clouds bid for funding equity

By Brad Lester A GROUP of councillors has failed in its bid to advocate against what it sees as the inequitable distribution of services and facilities across South Gippsland Shire.

At the July meeting, councillors Andrew McEwen, Jeannette Harding, Don Hill and Kieran Kennedy called for a report for the new council about a new Small Town Discretionary Capex Community Budgeting Program, saying smaller towns were missing out on new capital works projects.

Last Wednesday, Cr McEwen tabled a notice of motion calling for council’s future annual reports to report back to the community about the cumulative effects of new capital works expenditure.

This would be done by annual reports from 2016-17 onwards including details of new capital works from the preceding 10 years and the next 15 years, including

details of funding sources and localities.

“What gets measured gets done,” Cr McEwen said.

“There are gross inequalities in the way spending has being done in the last 10 years in the shire between the smaller and bigger towns.”

Cr Jim Fawcett rejected the premise of equity on which the motion was based.

“People who live of towns use town facilities,” he said.

Councillors Kennedy and Harding supported the motion, but not councillors Davies or Brunt.

“It’s a little bit of electioneering,” Cr Brunt said, saying the motion gave the impression ratepayers were “all badly off out there”.

“Every town has a different purpose. This causes a bit of angst. We have done a lot of good things.”

Cr Hill said the motion was about council being accountable.

The motion was lost five votes to four. For: councillors McEwen, Hill, Harding and Kennedy, and against, mayor Cr Bob Newton and councillors Fawcett, Brunt, Davies and Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks.

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LENNIE The Legend: Solo to Sydney by Pony by Stephanie Owen Reeder was announced as the winner of The Eve Pownall Award For Information Books by the Children’s Book Council of Australia on August 19. The book tells the story of Leongatha’s own Lennie Gwyther who rode his pony, Ginger Mick, from Leongatha to Sydney in 1932 to witness the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

THE Leongatha Scout Group will be celebrating its 100th birthday in 2017. The group will hold an afternoon tea on April 22 to mark the occasion. Past members are welcome to talk to current members about what they did in scouting.

Any past members with information or photos of a group are invited to contact group leader Barry Ferguson on 0499 233 158.

SOUTH Gippsland Parkinson’s Group is holding its monthly meeting with a guest speaker from Parkinson’s Victoria.

All are welcome to attend the event at the Leongatha RSL on September 16, from 10am for a 10.30am start. A two course lunch will also be available. This event is open to patients and carers.

BASS Valley Primary School at Corinella is continuing its theme of healthy Wednesdays by staging Nude Food Wednesday. Nude food is food without excess packaging to reduce the amount of rubbish entering landfill and encourages children to bring food to school in reusable containers.

AUSTRALIA Post is encouraging children to write letters of support to the Australian Paralympic Team as it prepares for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.

With less than a month to go until the games kick off, children can begin writing and posting their letters to PO Box 24433, Melbourne VIC 3001.

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SCHOOL is not just about the Three Rs and this was demonstrated in a real way by Jack Silcock, Darcy Sutton, Bailey Nettle and Tyler Perkins who gave up a number of play times last week to assist with gardening at Loch Primary School.

This might help the boys to decide whether a career as a landscape gardener is on the cards or not. One thing all four demonstrated was stamina and commitment; they refused to stop until the job weeding, spreading six truck loads of mulch and two of sand, was

Amazing dancers: adjudicator Tahlia Horsburgh (centre) and Alex Scott and Staff representative Kim Rosser (second right) presented, from left, Lara Mellon (honourable mention), Charlotte Pirie (honourable mention), Lara Bolger (second place), Ebony Peel (first place) and Alana Cameron (third place) with their trophies and medals for the Under 12 junior tap championship following the Great Southern Star Eisteddfod in Leongatha recently. Ebony also won a CONGRATULADanceworld Studios summer school scholarship.

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same, what an awesome foursome.

Thanks a million: South Gippslanders have rushed to help the families of war veterans as Legacy Week began on Monday, August 29.

Dr Bob Birrell (pictured) raised more than $1000 from sales of Legacy Week merchandise in Leongatha’s McCartin Street last week.

Legatees will be selling merchandise this week, including at Michael’s Supa IGA in Leongatha.

Academic honour

TIONS to Mikaela Witherow, who has been inducted

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Morgan was also the recipient of the Australian Ballet summer school scholarship.

COACHES REPLACE TRAINS ON THE GIPPSLAND LINE Due to track improvement works, coaches will replace all Traralgon and Bairnsdale trains to and from Melbourne on Saturday 3 September and Sunday 4 September.

Golden Key has recognise and reward high achieving students in the top 15 percent of their studies.

Mikaela, together with her proud parents David and Carla, attend the presentation reception at Federation University in Ballarat.

Mikaela is completing a Bachelor of Primary Education at Federation University in Churchill.

“I feel extremely honoured and proud to have been recognised by this wonderful society. It just goes to show Effort reward: Mikaela Witherow has been hard work and determiadmitted to the Golden Key International nation certainly pays off,” Mikaela said.

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Teens raise $6000 for cancer research THE loss to cancer of a close friend’s mother was the catalyst behind a fantastic fundraiser for cancer research by cousins Grace Allen and Ethan Lavis.

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Encouraged by their families, the two Year 9 students at Leongatha Secondary College decided to do their part to help.

The pair have seen the effects of cancer on friends and in their own family, and formed the fundraising name ‘Team Buddha Monks’.

Grace raised money by selling chocolates, two bake sales, online sponsoring, tins at businesses, family and friends’ sponsorship and a sausage sizzle.

The fundraising culminated in a shave event

Supporting cancer research: Ethan Lavis, 15, left and Grace Allen had their hair shaved for cancer research, a great effort by the cousins. on Saturday, August 20 at McIndoe Park, Leongatha where Grace and Ethan had their heads shaved in front of more than 100 people, braving the cold and windy conditions.

In all, Grace raised

$5200 and Ethan $819, bringing the total to more than a whopping $6000.

The pair wish to thank everyone who helped along the way including Bakers Delight, Spokes Butchers, Hair Bairs,

Number 9 Cafe, Jane Scott (Avonleigh Farm), Tania Peters from South Gippsland Shire Council, TOPIC, Nikarla from Adina, Koonwarra, Adrian Ballagh, and all their family and friends.

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CSG ban hopes rise

By Brad Lester AN anti-coal seam gas group believes the State Government will place a permanent ban on the industry.

The government could make an announcement on the future of the existing moratorium on onshore gas exploration and mining this week, but Resources Minister Wade Noonan stopped short of revealing a total ban in response to the government’s Unconventional Gas Inquiry.

“Over the past two months, I have met with industry, farmers, local government and community groups from across Victoria,” he said.

“The government will make a decision and respond to the inquiry’s recommendations this month.”

Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North said an onshore gas industry would threaten South Gippsland’s agricultural sector, with many people employed in farming or dependent on it for an income.

The group’s Marg Thomas and Deborah O’Connor said the drawdown of water required for gas extraction would reduce the availability of water for farming.

“As we have seen interstate and in the US, water contamination is a major threat. The potential of fugitive emissions through the extraction process is also an ever present issue,” they said in a joint statement.

“Gas wells on farms can only be accessed by purpose built roads dissecting farms and adversely affecting farm management.

“Importantly, in 2015 the Auditor General’s report found Victoria’s regulatory bodies were ill equipped to manage on onshore gas industry.”

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said The Nationals in government implemented the moratorium to ensure it took a cautious approach to the industry.

“Our position has always been that we would support nothing that would harm our land or water resources. The Coalition has a clear policy position that we believe the moratorium should be extended until 2020 and I would hope the government will support that,” he said.

“The best outcome for South Gippsland is that we continue to focus on the strengths of our agricultural and tourism industries, and develop policies to ensure they are not compromised in the future.”

The Victorian Farmers Federation (VFF) is calling on the State Government to maintain a ban on all exploration and extraction of onshore gas until at least 2020.

VFF Land Management Committee chairman Gerald Leach said, “No-one knows the true environmental impact of onshore gas mining, so it would be crazy to lift the moratorium until there’s scientific evidence the risks can be managed.”

The VFF, in its submission to the State Government’s Unconventional Gas Inquiry last year, argued all onshore gas exploration and extraction could have dire impacts on agriculture.

“We need answers on the impacts of onshore gas on aquifers. Who monitors the wells after the gas reserves are exhausted to ensure the concrete lining doesn’t crack and lead to saline aquifers cross-contaminating fresh ones?” Mr Leach said.

THE State Government’s moratorium on onshore gas now includes: • a hold on granting new exploration licences for all types of onshore gas (tight, shale, coal seam and conventional gas); • a hold on approvals for hydraulic fracturing; • a hold on exploration drilling activities; • a ban on the use of BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene) chemicals, which has been enshrined in legislation; and • scientific studies to understand the possible impacts of a potential onshore gas industry on Victoria’s surface water and groundwater.

Story time: back from left, Sharna, Mataya, Amelie, Sophie, front from left, Iyla and Chloe dressed as their favourite book characters from stories including The Wizard of Oz, Dr Seuss’ collection, Strawberry Shortcake and The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe at Wonthaggi North Primary School’s Book Week parade.

Costumes wow at Wonthaggi North BOOK characters gathered at Wonthaggi North Primary School to see out the end of this year’s Book Week.

Students were encouraged to dress up as their favourite character in celebration of the

week last Friday.

Parents and friends were invited to school gym on Friday morning to watch the dress up parade.

Book Week is celebrated every year to help children discover a love of reading.

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OPINIONS

Veteran says thanks

AS a Vietnam veteran, I found my public voice around 2003, while I served a three year term as a South Gippsland Shire councillor.

At that time, fellow Cr John McIndoe, lent me Vietnam veteran Barry Heard’s book, Well done those Men. Barry’s story writing was so moving, personal, graphic

and affirming. I better recognise my own long, silent, desperate emotional struggle, a raw journey with wartime post traumatic stress disorder.

Silent grief can become such a heavy burden.

As a councillor in 2005, I felt the need to move a resolution that council, together with local RSLs, would publicly recognise by name, our local, dispirited Vietnam veterans.

Issues that moved me were those vets and families afflicted early, by trauma, illness, social

E D I T O R I A L

Aid should extend beyond farm gate SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday voted to write to the Federal Government, calling for more dairy products to be included in Australia’s foreign aid packages.

While the government has since said this would contravene international trading agreements, given the volume of dairy products Australia makes and the stockpile of dairy products, surely there is an opportunity to make greater use of these.

This would also increase revenue for farmers and when we often hear of famines around the world, also feed starving people.

Closer to home, The Star has heard of concerns about the government benefits being paid to dairy farming families, while businesses dependent on farmers’ expenditure are missing out.

Employees of such businesses have experienced reduced income yet at the same time still have family expenses to meet.

Among the benefits offered by the State Government to dairy farmers are 15 hours of free kindergarten and additional payments for dairy farm families under the Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund.

While there is no doubt farmers are in need of such benefits, governments should not overlook the fact the impact of the dairy crisis extends beyond the farm gate and results in less takings for rural businesses, from rural suppliers through to everyday businesses such as newsagencies, and retailers selling everything from clothes to white goods.

With so many millions of dollars already invested in dairy support programs, the State and Federal governments should review the effectiveness of such programs so far and give serious consideration to extending assistance to non-farming families and businesses, as the dairy crisis shows no sign of abating yet.

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isolation and suicide.

I’ve met younger adults who had never known their father.

Over the following 10 years, I had to focus on home matters, buying back 13 acres of our pioneer family farm, getting a building permit, owner building and planting more than 5000 plants and an orchard.

But at the recent Long Tan commemoration, we were finally, after 50 years, there to share a community welcome home!

I thank the support of council officer Ned Dennis, Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks, mayor Cr Bob Newton, Leongatha RSL, Steve Wisdom and Anne Davies, who convened the moving event.

Thank you Barry Heard, for supporting us and telling a young frontline soldier’s story of war, reconciliation and the long, confusing, elusive search for peace.

My constant personal and educational reference, is Paul Ham’s book Vietnam The Australian War. Now, aged 70, I realise it takes a lifetime of courage to survive the reoccurring horrors of wartime violence.

We are reassured those who die in war, rest in peace. War trauma survivors and their families need your continuing support.

Last year, I returned to Vietnam, after 48 years, with my son Rowan as my minder and experienced beautiful Vietnam for the first time and shed a lifetime of heartfelt tears, for all those so brutally scarred, sacrificed and individually forgotten.

It was reassuring that our Vietnam tour was organised by Wide Eyed Tours, operated by fellow Vietnam veteran friend Robbie Fennell and wife Marg’s son Travis, now living in Vietnam.

My best wishes and thanks to all for attending and sharing our stories of grief and thank you for the precious, much valued support and patience of my fellow Vietnam veterans, family and friends. Especially, my loving mum, who got me inspired, in my twenties, to life affirming and healing tree planting, on our family farm.

I was inspired, I learned to love, trust and live again, such an important gift of life skills.

Also, thank you to our local newspapers, that gave me and other Vietnam veterans space to express and share confusing or conflicting feelings of recognition, loss, fear and frustration, especially past and present editors of The Star Michael Giles, June Alexander and Brad Lester.

Also, thanks to gutsy Ros Bryan and staff from the Leongatha Veterans Welfare Centre and Vietnam Veterans Counselling Service.

Thank you all, our personal stories are remarkable, healing, historic and worthwhile telling and sharing.

Richard Lester, Mardan.

Walkerville retarding basin I REFER to Brad Lester’s

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South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin noted the council paid market value for the retarding basin land in 1990 but it is subject to an agreement that our adjacent property could use all the water in the dam to be constructed and that it will be suitable for livestock and irrigation.

All water from the Promontory View Estate, the estate, is connected by a pipe to the dam including treated septic tank effluent.

There is currently a dispute as to how much of the water we are entitled to use but as to the quality it is currently unsuitable for any farming enterprise, reaching an Ecoli level of 4,400mL/100mL this year. EPA acceptable level is about 100/100mL. Our development plan for the Walkerville Village would add 85, two acre blocks plus public areas next to the 400 smaller blocks in the estate, of which about 100 are not developed apparently due to septic problems, but our proposed development includes a sewerage system to which the council could connect to alleviate problems in the estate.

The dam overflow runs into our property, making that area unsuitable for farming and then finds its way into the Tarwin River. The proposed development would harness all that water offsetting any reduction in farming.

Jacques Rich, Ansevata Nominees Pty Ltd, Brighton.

Time for change HOW long is too long ?

With the upcoming council elections I have been asked by some people “How long is too long?”, meaning how long should one be able to hold the position of councillor.

With the current group of councillors there seems to be a lot of unrest with the long serving councillors not liking the fresh ideas of some new councillors.

As you can clearly see over this past year, some are past their used by date as the council is no longer productive.

They are more concerned about the old way and not looking at changing with the times.

We need new and exciting ideas to drive us into the future and the only way to do that is say thank you to our long serving councillors and ask them to step aside.I am not sure that South Gippsland Shire Council can continue to run the way it has over the last couple of years as we seem to be imploding from the inside.

So again I ask “How long is to long?”

James Watt, Foster.

CEO costs DOES anyone else believe that a shire CEO should be required to reside within the shire they preside over?

We are after all paying them enough for the privilege.

Damien Noonan, Leongatha.

VOXPOP! VOX Why is it important to have events such as the Daffodil Festival in the community?

“It brings everyone together.

It’s a great idea to get a lot of people involved.”

Dale Gunn, Wonthaggi.

“It brings people into the town from all over. We’ve had buses of people come in from places like Melbourne and Maffra.

People love coming through and buying flowers, which are beautiful every year.”

Jenefer Chitty, Leongatha.

“It’s great for people to come “It brings the community spirdown, see old friends and catch it and gives people in country up with people in the commu- towns something to do.”

Katrina Neeson, nity. It gives Leongatha a good Leongatha. name and it’s always exciting to see people get involved, especially in the children’s section.”

Josie Rutherford, Outtrim.

Tarwin Lower craft shop saved

By Brad Lester A CRAFT shop at Tarwin Lower that raises funds for the community has been saved from being sold.

South Gippsland Shire Council had considered selling the shop occupied by Riverside Crafts as part of its surplus land sales program, as well as the land used by the Tarwin Lower markets.

But council voted not to, when the issue was debated at last Wednesday’s council meeting.

Cr Kieran Kennedy said the proposal was of great concern to the Tarwin Lower, Venus Bay and surrounding communities.

“This shop is a great source of old fashioned shopping for products made by local community members,” he said, adding many visitors come to the shop to buy homemade goods.

“This craft shop is an asset of council and it is a council respon-

sibility to keep it maintained.”

Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said the land next to the shop was an “important piece of open space and for the long benefit of the community of Tarwin Lower, this land should not be sold”.

However Cr Kennedy was not as successful in convincing his fellow councillors not to sell 3-5 Marine Parade, Venus Bay. Cr Jim Fawcett said council needed every revenue source in the current “rate strapped environment” to continue to undertake capital works.

“I understand the concerns of the Venus Bay people, especially in relation to some of the properties that have been put up for sale in the past,” he said.

Cr Kennedy said the land was among the reserves set aside when Venus Bay was originally subdivided and selling it was “just ridiculous”.

He said Venus Bay residents were “sick to death” of council

selling the town’s reserves.

Cr Don Hill said Venus Bay had little parkland and the Marine Parade site should become a park instead.

Cr Andrew McEwen agreed, saying, “Venus Bay has got half the percentage of open parks compared to Leongatha. It has been treated as the cash register for withdrawals predominantly for projects in Leongatha.”

Cr Lorraine Brunt said too many trees in Venus Bay increased the risk of koalas being hit by cars or attacked by dogs, as well as the risk of fire.

Council also voted to sell: 5 Sloan Avenue, Leongatha, a playground that could be bought by a neighbour or Gippsland Southern Health Service; Sutherland Lane, Welshpool; 6A Warralong Court, Leongatha; 13 Symmons Street, Leongatha; and 11 Smith Street, Loch.

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Bushfire message spread to the world STUDENTS and teachers from Leongatha Primary School attended a weeklong Natural Disaster Youth Summit in Niigata, Japan recently.

Students Molly-Mae Nicols, Courtney Embury, Jacob Stewart and Josh Allen, and teachers Megan Holland and Leonnie McCluskey were invited to attend the summit as a result of an earlier global project the school had been involved with, Water is Life.

The school was the only school from Australia invited to the summit.

This year, more than 50 students from China, Taiwan, India, Turkey, Indonesia, Iran, Columbia, America, Mongolia, Japan and Australia came together to

discuss natural disasters that affect communities, how people can reduce the risks of these natural disasters happening, what they can do when they do occur and how can they reconstruct after they have occurred.

The topic for discussion at the summit was ‘Disaster Reduction, Mitigation and Reconstruction’ in towns.

The aim was to solve abnormal weather problems by global collaboration.

Leongatha primary students chose ‘bushfires’ as their natural disaster. They gave a presentation at the summit outlining what a bushfire looks like, how it has affected Victoria in the past, when bushfires have occurred, how they can be prevented and what has happened as a direct result from a bushfire, such as cleanup, restoration and aftermath.

Other natural disasters discussed at the summit in-

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Representatives from each country performed a cultural performance at a gala dinner in front of an audience of more than a hundred people.

The Australian group sang Waltzing Matilda and was taught to play a traditional Japanese instrument, the Taisho-Koto, and performed, en masse, at the Concert Hall in Niigata.

At the end of the summit, a student from each country gathered to make the NDYS2016 Declaration.

The declaration statement was adopted at the closing ceremony and announced by the each representative in his or her own language.

Courtney Embury read the declaration for Australia: “To kindle the passion within, students must take responsibility for the world is in their hands.�

South Gippsland Shire briefs NYORA could be as a big as Korumburra and Leongatha in the future, Cr Andrew McEwen told South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday. “It has a lot of people who travel to Dandenong already so this could become a commuter zone,� he said.

Council adopted the final version of the Nyora Development Strategy last Wednesday, with a council report predicting the town could have nearly 4000 people in 20 years’ time. The plan guides the expansion of the town centre, intersection upgrades, road sealing, new trails for pedestrians and cyclists, improved stormwater management and better landscaping.

Cr Lorraine Brunt said Nyora lacked basic infrastructure and the plan provided scope for drainage and trails.

Foster facelift SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will spend an extra $395,000 on revamping the centre of Foster.

Council had budgeted to spend $1.005 million on the

Foster Streetscape Project but will now spend $1.4 million in 2016-17.

The estimate for the project increased due to the inclusion of the Foster Laneway Project that resulted from a community grant to the Foster Community Association.

The project was included to minimise public disruption and to increase council’s chances of successfully applying for a grant to Regional Development Victoria.

The laneway project is estimated to cost $150,000.

Pavement costs have also increased by $170,000 due to an investigation revealing the need for a more expensive, deeper asphalt pavement.

Council will find the savings for the Foster project from works at Princes Street, Korumburra ($70,000); Waratah Bay public toilet ($40,000); Carmodys Road, Leongatha ($120,000); 2015-16 road rehabilitation program ($120,000); and design services ($50,000).

Toilet relief SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will take over management of the rail trail toilets at Koonwarra.

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The Great Southern Rail Trail Committee had asked council to consider the availability and management of public toilets near the rail trail, in particular at Koonwarra, Buffalo and Leongatha.

Council opted to take on responsibility for the Koonwarra public toilets as these are close to cafes and shops, and so used often, at an extra cost of $9000 a year.

Council will also develop a policy detailing council’s position regarding the level of service provided for public amenities.

During this review, council will also consider increasing service levels at Buffalo and Leongatha.

The rail trail committee wrote to council, saying Koonwarra and Buffalo were not serviced by council managed public amenities, and other facilities were not up to standard.

The committee was concerned about the increasing cost of cleaning toilets, water rates and vandalism, and also the fact the closest public toilets to the rail trail in Leongatha were in Michael Place, some distance away. “Toilets are important to everyone and it is important we provide an appropriate service level,� Cr Mohya Davies said.

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Cape Paterson growth on hold

By Tayla Kershaw A CONTROVERSIAL land development in Cape Paterson has been set aside until next year.

The plan included 900 new residential lots, 8.3 acres of parkland and 12.2 hectares of open space.

With the exception of mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale, Bass Coast Shire councillors recently opted to defer the decision to the March meeting next year to give the developer time to appropriately consult with the community.

The development would include rezoning the land from farming to residential, which council officers believed would accommodate the long term Art celebration: from left, Federation Training’s art facilitator Marilyn Ardley and Yooral- needs of the township. la’s William Smith were thrilled to enter the first piece of art in the Leongatha Rotary Art Deputy mayor Cr Bradley Drew said the expected population increase for Cape Paterson is 16,000 Show’s all abilities category on Wednesday. by 2031, with Cowes carrying the brunt of the shire’s population swell.

“We need to allow the community to have input into how they’d like to see Cape Paterson developed in the future,” he said.

“The plan includes great drainage, it’s set back off Seaward Drive and there’s 12.2 hectares of open

space, but this is a great opportunity to bring the community into the discussion.

“There absolutely will be issues and that’s why the community needs a voice.”

Some people raised concerns about the town’s ambience, increased traffic and the lack of available amenities for a population double the town’s original size.

Initially, Cr Phil Wright sought to reject the plan completely, but his motion was lost on the casting vote of the chair.

Cr Wright shared concerns about the cost of service renewals that would need to occur if the plan proceeded.

“We will have 900 houses out there with no services. Instead of doubling the population of these small towns, we need to concentrate on growing Wonthaggi,” he said.

Cr Neil Rankine refused to see the development go ahead without community input.

“I’m the ward councillor and I really have no idea what the community thinks of this because it came up without any consultation,” he said.

“I don’t think we understand what impact this will have on Wonthaggi as a regional town and I think we need to push residents into Wonthaggi itself.”

Artists of all abilities on show Surf Parade works start

TWO groups of budding artists from Leongatha’s Yooralla and Federation Training were thrilled to enter their works of art in the Leongatha Rotary Art Show.

Yooralla is proud to support its clients in entering the all abilities category.

The art show is also a fun step forward, with around 15 Yooralla customers and two Federation Training students producing beautiful art pieces for the show.

They have been working with Federation

Training’s art facilitator Marilyn Ardley once a week since the start of the year to learn about art forms.

“We are working towards a show at the end of the year. We had an art show last year and they just loved it. They’ve also presented their work at the Meeniyan Art Gallery,” Ms Ardley said.

Working with nature, texture and self portraits have been some of the art forms covered by Ms Ardley in her sessions, but the Yooralla artists were given creative freedom to explore the art they enjoy to show off to the public.

WORKS on the construction of the Ayr Creek pedestrian bridge and the foreshore shared pathway along Surf Parade, Inverloch, are now underway.

The bridge works are expected to be completed by the end of September and the path works by the end of October, weather permitting.

Bass Coast Shire Council’s general manager infrastructure Felicity Sist said a road closure for Ramsey Boulevard between Abbott Street and Veronica Street will be in place while the bridge is being installed.

“We have been advised by our contractor that the bridge will arrive on heavy vehicles and be lifted into

place on September 13. The road will reopen after the bridge has safely been installed,” she said.

“Road users will need to seek alternative routes during the bridge installation period. Our contractor will be notifying and working closely with local residents within this section of road. Appropriate detours will be in place during any road closures.

“Contractors will also make every effort to minimise disruptions to motorists, school buses, residents and local businesses.”

For more details about this project, contact council’s infrastructure delivery team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211, or email basscoast@basscoast. vic.gov.au.

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St Laurence’s explore books SAINT Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha marked Book Week with a dress up day at the school last Friday.

There was a lot of thought and effort put into costume selection and the students obviously see the benefits of making reading a part of every day.

Harry Potter characters were popular, there were a few spidermen and some sporting stars as well.

The parade of students and their costumes was a highlight of assembly while the students insisted on the teachers having their own parade of outfits.

Got the look: from left, Mary as Lindi Oakley, Jack as Lionel Nessi (Barcelona soccer player), Jacob as Mark Murphy (Carlton champion), and Tayissa as Hermione from the Harry Potter books at St Laurence’s Primary School.

Fun day: from left, Hattie as Fancy Nancy, Jacoa as Harry Potter and Lincoln as Peter Pan at St Laurence’s Primary School’s Book Week event.

Great effort: Caitlyn, left, as Bindi Irwin and Alice as Alice Muranda at St Laurence’s Primary School’s Book Week event.

Characters come to life BOOK Week was celebrated in style at Fish Creek Primary School last Friday.

In the zone: from left, Fish Creek Primary School students Leticia Cunningham, Isla Sands-Morris and Makayla Bennett took part in the Book Week dress up day.

New road name mooted A FISH Creek road could be renamed to reduce confusion.

South Gippsland Shire Council is proposing to rename Summers Road to Kerrs Road.

Summers Road and Kerrs Road are located on a continuous uninterrupted length of road between BuffaloWaratah Road and Fish Creek-Walkerville Road.

Summers Road starts at Buffalo-Waratah Road and ends at the intersection of Stamp Road and Kerrs Road.

Kerrs Road starts at Fish Creek-Walkerville Road and ends at the intersection of Stamp Road and Summers Road.

The naming arrangement has been confusing the public, transport operators and emergency services.

To add to the confusion, there is another road named Summers Road about seven kilometres away to the north-east, which runs off Waratah Road, Fish Creek.

Council’s director sustainable communities and infrastructure Anthony Seabrook said there was only one property addressed to Summers Road.

“Council consulted the property owner who strongly indicated in favour of Summers Road being changed to Kerrs Road,” he said.

Brian Summers, son of Clare Summers, bought the land from his father and constructed this section of road in the early 1950s.

It is important to record information about why a road, feature, or locality name was chosen and Mr Seabrook said this relevant history and association to the area, and the significance of the Summers family to the area would be uploaded to the historical information section in the VICNAMES website, council’s Geographic Information System (GIS), and council’s website.

Council will receive submissions to the proposed road name change until Tuesday, September 27 before a final report will be presented at the next available council meeting.

Students and teachers enjoyed the opportunity to dress up as their favourite book characters from long ago and far, far away.

Excitement and joy consumed the air of the school as students and teachers made the most of day, getting into their characters and admiring each other’s costumes.

Right, Elegant girl: Chelsea Delbridge slipped into her role as a princess at Fish Creek Primary School.

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Children’s safety at stake at Poowong THE Nationals members of parliament have vowed to continue to fight for safety improvements outside Poowong Consolidated School following the latest rejection of request by the State Government.

The Nationals’ Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien and Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath have been campaigning for safety improvements around the school following concerns from parents and staff.

“There is a deal of concern about the traffic movements along Ranceby Road

and also traffic heading down Gardeners Lane to the abattoir,” Mr O’Brien said.

“The school community has been calling for the installation of electronic speed warning signs, but VicRoads and the government are resisting.”

Ms Bath recently raised the issue in State Parliament for the attention of Roads Minister Luke Donnellan, but has received a disappointing response.

“According to the minister, the traffic movements on both roads are well below the threshold set by VicRoads for the installation of electronic warning signs,” Ms Bath said.

“While VicRoads says it will work with local police to improve the enforcement of

the speed zone around the school, we will continue to advocate for speed warning signs.”

Mr O’Brien said the school safety issues and the ongoing concerns about the intersection with Drouin Road were significant issues for the Poowong community.

“The community remains frustrated there remains a sign outside the nowclosed Athlone Primary School, yet the vibrant and active Poowong School cannot get access to them,” he said.

Labor’s Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing said police would be enforcing speed limits of 40km/h during school times and warned offending drivers risked losing their licences.

Slow down: The Nationals’ MPs Danny O’Brien and Melina Bath with Poowong Consolidated Primary School principal Cate McKenzie (centre) outside the school. The MPs are calling for safer speed signs there.

Chairo students serve STUDENTS from Chairo Christian School in Leongatha recently took time out from regular classes to participate in a day of service to the community.

From packing and delivering food to the Salvos and selling sausages for the 40 Hour Famine, to mulching at the Leongatha wetlands and planting trees at the penguin parade, it was a busy yet rewarding day.

Students in Prep to Year 3 brought in non-perishable food items and assembled hampers, and these were delivered to the Salvation Army for its Community Centre pantry.

Grade 3 student Jazzy Ramsbottom said the pantry is stocked with food for local families in need.

“We learnt that families might need a helping hand due

to sickness, death, family breakdown and many other reasons”, she said.

Grade 3 student Josh Doolan thanked donors for their gifts.

“Prep to Grade 3 students and their families donated tinned soup, pasta, rice, tea, coffee, baking items, peanut butter, jam toothbrushes, toothpaste, toiletries and more,” he said.

Students in grades 4 to 6 spent time at the wetlands picking up rubbish, mulching and cleaning up large sticks, while students in years 7 to 10 were involved in three activities.

Some went to visit elderly people who needed a hand with gardening, others went to the Phillip Island Penguin Parade Helping out: from left, Grade 5 and 6 students Seth Rockall, Ethan to plant trees, and some sold sausages to raise funds for the Davis, Georgia Burns and Jett Rylance help clean the Leongatha wetlands school’s 40 Hour Famine drive.

during Chairo Christian School’s recent Service Day.

Bass Coast Council briefs Light up soccer club PHILLIP Island Breakers Soccer Club received a significant boost when Bass Coast Shire Council supported its application for the Newhaven Reserve Lighting project.

The club will contribute $65,000 to the project and has applied for a $100,000 grant.

Council’s support will mean the project will receive a $65,000 contribution in the 2016-17 budget to complete the funding if the club receives the $100,000 grant.

“This is the biggest soccer club in Bass Coast and this project will be significant for practice,” Cr Andrew Phillips said.

“The club is doing really well for infrastructure and is looking at building a clubhouse in the future.”

Deputy mayor Cr Bradley Drew said soccer is a growing sport.

Art allocation scrutinised CR Phil Wright argued against the public art allocation fund, angered that Smiths Beach has been left out again.

Bass Coast Shire Council recently voted to allocate $45,000 to the Wonthaggi Wind Blade project and $45,000 to a project in San Remo in the 2016-17 budget.

“I think $90,000 is a huge amount.

Smiths Beach applied for a grant five years

ago and we’ve still had no sign of funding,” he said.

“I think there’s incredible bias here.

The community has not pushed for these projects. It’s a flawed process pushed by council. Where’s Smiths Beach?”

Regardless, council voted for the allocation, six votes to one.

Bass Children’s Centre on the way BASS Coast Shire Council supported the revised costs of the Bass Valley Children’s Centre at its meeting on August 17.

The project will now cost $2.49 million with a required contribution of $1.52 million from council.

The remainder of the funding includes a $70,000 contribution from the community committee and a $900,000 grant from the Department of Education and Training.

“This project has been on council’s books for five years. The earlier you can get education for children, the better the outcomes, so I think it’s best we note the costs and the contribution for council,” Cr Clare Le Serve said.

Deputy mayor Cr Bradley Drew said it was fantastic to see the project to fruition and thanked the community for the work it put in to find efficiencies and savings.

The project is now tender ready with construction to be undertaken in 2016-17.

Protecting the park GAVAN O’Connor was appointed onto the Surf Beach Community Park committee of management following Bass Coast Shire Council’s meeting on August 17.

Mr O’Connor will assist the committee to protect, promote and develop the park for the community’s enjoyment.

He was well endorsed by the councillors.

“Gavan is a fine young man and has done excellent work on the coast. I’m sure he will manage this project well,” Cr Phil Wright said.

Second home approved BASS Coast Shire Council approved a planning permit for 89 Justice Road, Cowes, at its meeting on August 17.

The proponent submitted a proposal to build a second double storey house on the property, which would be located behind the original house.

The overall height is 6.5 metres and seven objections were received.

Cr Phil Wright supported the planning permit, believing council could not justify

a refusal if the proposal was heard at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).

“I’d much prefer it if I didn’t have to accept the higher density, but they’ve kept to the height limit and we won’t be able to defend it at VCAT so we will just have to run with it,” he said.

The permit will expire if construction does not start within two years and if it is not completed within four years.

Looking after Woolamai BASS Coast Shire Council endorsed the Phillip Island Nature Park Cape Woolamai coastal reserve master plan draft at its recent meeting.

The plan will be put in place to protect Cape Woolamai’s cultural and natural assets, resolve traffic and access issues, and enhance the experience for visitors in the area.

“The reason we live in Phillip Island is to surf Woolamai. It’s beautiful and this draft plan is 10/10,” Cr Phil Wright said.

“It covers dogs, walkways – so many issues have been addressed. It’s great to have a plan now.”

Cr Kimberley Brown agreed with Cr Wright, believing the plan presented an excellent opportunity to manage the area

well.

The plan will be presented to the Phillip Island Nature Parks board before it is released to the public.

Health prioritised BASS Coast Shire Council accepted the municipal public health and wellbeing plan at its recent meeting.

The document aims to improve health and wellbeing across the shire by partnering with key health providers.

Cr Clare Le Serve said the plan was well considered and would enable council to improve health and wellbeing within the next 12 months.

Some of the priorities include reducing health inequalities, healthy eating and looking after mental health.

SES praise MAYOR Cr Jordan Crugnale acknowledged the work of SES volunteers in San Remo and Inverloch at Bass Coast Shire Council’s meeting on August 17.

Cr Crugnale attended the annual VICSES awards ceremony, held at the Leongatha RSL on August 14.

Around 180 years of service was applauded throughout this ceremony.

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Milpara opens doors ADULT Learners Week is an international celebration of lifelong learning.

Two for two: A Maze’N Things was once again judged Bass Coast Business of the Year at the awards presentation dinner at Silverwater Resort on Friday, August 19.

Businesses awarded BASS Coast Shire Council held its prestigious business awards presentation night on Friday, August 19.

Held at Silverwater Resort, popular Phillip Island tourist destination A Maze’N Things took out the Business of the Year Award for the second year in a row.

More than 160 business owners and friends attended the evening, along with mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale, deputy mayor Cr Bradley Drew, Cr Kimberley Brown, Cr Neil Rankine and Bass

Milpara Community House is proud to be part of a network of education providers bringing a diverse range of learning opportunities to the Korumburra and South Gippsland areas.

Learning is a lifelong activity and continues well beyond the completion of school, and adult learners can be described in five categories: • lifelong learners: adults who have had good experiences of learning and want to continually expand their skills, knowledge and interests; • reluctant learners: adults who have had bad experiences of school and learning who need a lot of encouragement to give learning another go if it is in a formal environment; • breaking barriers learners: adults who want to learn more but have barriers to taking part in adult learning such as lack of family support, isolation and or poverty; • community builders: adults who want to learn with others in order to participate in their community and expand the quality of their relationships; and • foundation learners: adults who missed out on the schooling they need and want to be able to read, write, speak, and listen more effectively and to improve their basic maths skills. Also adults whose first language is not English who want to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Courses run through Milpara Community House cover all of these categories.

Milpara tries to offer interesting and creative learning experiences. Each term the team delivers arts and

crafts, health and wellbeing, information technology, foundation skills, English as a second language, creative writing, music classes, preparation for study online sessions, courses for business development, skill building and just for the fun of it sessions, as well as accredited courses such as first aid and many others.

Milpara has chosen Thursday, September 8, from 10.30 am to noon to deliver a free session. This session, Worried About Your Memory, is an interactive session that will provide an overview of how memory works, the common memory changes that occur with ageing and factors that can impact on memory.

This session will also explore practical ways of improving memory and looking after the brain, as well as when memory difficulties need to be investigated.

Call the house to book so the team at Milpara will have everything set up and so the presenter knows what they need to bring with them.

Adult learning is about expanding one’s horizons.

It might be work related, and then again, it might not!

It might be formal, structured learning or it might be the learning that happens by chance.

Live to learn and learn to live is a good motto. The brain is one of the most vital parts of our body – and medical research shows the old saying “use it or lose it!” is true.

So, in Adult Learners Week, get out there and give your brain cells a workout.

For further information about what classes are offered, like Milpara on Facebook for regular updates, check out the website www.milparacommunityhouse. org.au, call the house on 5655 2524, or call in to say hello at 21 Shellcot Road, Korumburra.

MLA Brian Paynter.

More than half of this year’s entries entered the Bass Coast Business Awards for the first time this year.

Cr Crugnale said it was fantastic to see the awards continue to grow and it was important to acknowledge the contribution each business makes in the region.

This year, five of the 19 entered businesses were finalists in multiple categories and more than 150 businesses were nominated for the people’s choice award.

Cheeky Goose gets public nod Rob attributes the success in such a short term PHILLIP Island’s Cheeky Goose Cafe won the People’s Choice Award in the as a combination of “good food, good service and a great team.” hospitality category at the recently an“It’s not just any one thing that we work on; nounced Bass Coast Business Awards. it’s a combination of things,” he said.

Having only opened in December 2015, to get “First we worked on getting the 1933 historic the people’s nod is certainly a feather in the cap for Tudor building in Chapel Street just right, then it the owner/chef Rob van den Brink and his staff. was about serving food of outstanding quality and finally getting the right staff to give our customers a great experience.”

Find local produce, wine, craft and handmade products showcased at its best, with the business serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The next step is to complete a new deck area, start to build up events and finally open a new bar, introducing live music.

“When people come in they are amazed by what we have done and the little quirky things we added have really given people something to talk about when they try it for the first time,” Mr van den Brink said.

Great business start: Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale presents Cheeky Goose Cafe owner/chef Rob van den Brink with his trophies at the Bass Coast Business Awards recently.

Come learn: adults will find a pleasurable learning experience at Milpara Community House, Korumburra. Tutor Maria Ludenia presents an iPAD Beyond Basics class.

Milpara Community House news CREATING Confidence and Calm Within workshop will be held on Saturday, September 3.

Worried About Your Memory is an interactive session we are holding on Thursday, September 8. It will provide an overview of how memory works, the common memory changes that occur with ageing and factors that can impact on memory.

It will also explore practical ways of improving memory and looking after the brain. It will also cover when memory difficulties need to be investigated. This is a free session but we do ask you book in so we can confirm minimum numbers. iPads, Android Tablets and Smart Phones is a fantastic course run over two Saturday mornings, September

10 and 17.Get the most from your device. You will cover basic operations, maintenance and cloud-based storage.

Learn about some of the helpful apps, how to search the internet, email and take photos. Please bring you own device: tablet, smartphone or iPad. Mindfulness, Resilience and Gratitude - Life Skills for Kids is on Sunday, September 11.

Develop your Online Strategy is our next Small Business Victoria workshop, which is subsidised. Learn how to develop a strategy to help grow your business through your online activities and make your business easy for potential customers to find. This small, interactive workshop will demystify the digital world and help bring focus and clarity to your online marketing activities. The workshop will be held on Tuesday, September 13. Bookings are required. Please call 5655 2524.

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Snag a great prize WANT to win a great supply of meat or would you like to have some earthmoving work done around your place.

After the success of last year’s Father’s Day promotion the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce is offering these prizes once again.

Customers who make a purchase in a participating shop this week can enter the draw to win either a $200 voucher from Leongatha Fresh Meat and Fish Supply, or $300 worth of excavation work from BJ’s Earthmoving.

The lucky winner can choose which prize they would prefer.

Chamber president Brenton Williams, whose business is offering the earthmoving prize, said

there were great incentives to shop locally this Father’s Day. “Anyone who shops locally has a chance to win the prize,” Mr Williams said.

He said the promotion was designed to reward customers who shop locally, which is something the chamber works hard to do.

“We traditionally do a Mother’s Day and a Father’s Day promotion, as well as a Christmas promotion. We see ourselves trying to promote shopping locally and rewarding those who do,” he said.

To enter, simply make a purchase at any participating chamber member’s store and fill in a ticket for your chance to win.

Handy duo: from left, Yooralla students Mycalie James and Amber Betts with their respective projects, a coffee table and bookcase.

Woodwork fulfills young craftspeople THEIR smiles said it all.

Students at South Gippsland Specialist School and Yooralla in Leongatha were only too keen to show off their woodworking projects during a special morning tea held in their honour recently.

Guests visited the specialist school’s Trade Training Centre to admire bookcases, coffee tables, CD racks, children’s furniture and an even archery gear box crafted by the young men and women under the direction of Federation Training

teacher Craig Stuchbery.

“They’ve been learning how to use a doweling jig and saws, do glueing and clamping, and also about finishing their projects,” he said.

Yooralla student Dale Olierook crafted a coffee table from blackwood after initially working with members of the Leongatha Men’s Shed to gain basic skills.

“It was really easy and good fun,” he said, indicating he may consider a woodworking career.

Amber Betts, a Yooralla student, was proud of Make Father’s Day sizzle: Leongatha Chamber of Commerce president Brenton Williams, the bookcase she made. left, is offering a $300 earthmoving prize while Kodie Spokes of Leongatha Fresh Meat and “I learnt how to drill, put nails Fish said there was $200 worth of meat up for grabs. in and how to put it all together and varnish it,” she said.

“It’s made me feel proud of what I’ve achieved.”

Another Yooralla student Damian Midwinter built a children’s table and chair set in four weeks.

“I’ve got a little nephew, Nathaniel O’Hehir, and this will be his,” he said.

The centre is part of the South Gippsland Trade Skills Alliance.

Project coordinator John Cargill said the alliance program enabled students to try various trades with a view to possibly pursuing further study or work in a field.

“We have a woodworking space at the specialist school and we will be setting up an automotive program too,” he said.

Talented fellow: Yooralla student Damian Midwinter shows off the children’s table and chair set he built.

Booze culture battle

By Brad Lester COUNCILS could apply for funding to help tackle risky drinking of alcohol in South Gippsland.

VicHealth is calling on councils to address the issue by seeking a grant under its new $1.3 million Alcohol Culture Change Grants Initiative for Local Councils.

The initiative will allocate funding to councils to work with researchers, community partners and others to deliver projects that target groups of risky drinkers.

The council grants come as VicHealth released new survey results showing young Victorians often feel pressured by their friends to drink, and most Victorians do not want to live in a society where it is acceptable to get drunk.

South Gippsland Shire Council may be part

of a broader application for a grant to address an alcohol culture in South Gippsland, council’s director of corporate and community services Jan Martin said.

“We have only just become aware of the grant opportunities, and will be having conversations with a range of health providers in our shire and with our neighbouring councils to determine whether we will be part of a partnership approach to a grant application,” she said.

Bass Coast Shire Council’s manager of community strengthening Antoinette Mitchell said the grants council would consider a partnership.

“We would want to speak to external partners such as the South Coast Primary Care Partnership, Bass Coast Health and GippSport at the minimum to discuss current work and utilise their expertise in this area to consider potential interventions,” she said.

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One stop for outdoors dads FOR the outdoors dad in your life, you can’t go past Great Southern Outdoors in Leongatha for gift ideas this Father’s Day. The store has every need covered, from camping to fishing, and the range of quality clothes from top brands such as RM Williams and Wrangler will keep dad looking smart, whether he is working or socialising.

The store is offering 20 percent off Uncle Henry and Leatherman knives, and torches and headlamps by LED Lenser, including combination packs combining torches and headlamps.

“LED Lenser are the leaders in headtorch and torch technology,” said Graeme O’Connor of Great Southern Outdoors.

There’s also a storewide sale up to Father’s Day, giving customers great deals on quality

brands.

The extensive variety of pocket and hunting knives includes the quality Swiss brand Victorinox, the makers of the original Swiss army knife, with prices starting from as low as $35.

Leatherman knives and multi-tools, made in the United States of America, are complete with convenient warranties, and there are also Ameri- Don’t forget dad: Sharyn Turner and Maddi Noorbergen show off some of the great gift ideas, available now from Leongatha Office Choice. can made Buck knives.

Is your dad’s wallet falling apart? There is also a great range of wallets from Ariat, Wrangler and RM Williams.

“All men’s clothing has been reduced so it’s a great time to buy. Most shirts are marked down IF YOU think dad has enough socks and If making dad a multi millionaire is more your considerably so now is the time to get great deals jocks, head to Leongatha’s Express Of- idea of the perfect present, buy him a ticket in on quality brands,” Mr O’Connor said.

Tattslotto’s $21 million superdraw for Saturday, Customers will be impressed by the range of fice Choice for a huge range of great gift September 3. shirts, trousers and jumpers, suiting needs from ideas that don’t belong in a drawer.

Waking up to $21 million would be even betFather’s Day is this Sunday, September 4. work, to casual and smart. ter than breakfast in bed.

Express Office Choice has everything from For all of your Father’s Day needs, from the Darrell Lea chocolates and Dad’s Bags, to books, card to the millions, visit Leongatha Express Office Choice. mugs, frames, CDs and signs.

Quality guaranteed: Graeme O’Connor of Great Southern Outdoors with some of the ideal presents for Dad this Father’s Day, including shirts, torches, multi-tools and knives.

Get dad a great gift

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Social event: from left, Gippsland MLA Danny O’Brien and the Leongatha Horticultural Society’s Christine Corbridge, Milestone: Mount Eccles’ Christine Corbridge designed and Presenters: television presenter, author and gardener Stephen th Maxine Kiel, Lillian Brittain and Dawn Green took the opcreated a beautiful floral art piece to celebrate the 60 annith versary of the Leongatha Daffodil Festival. The floral art can Ryan opened the 60 Leongatha Daffodil Festival with Leon- portunity to catch up and admire the displays at Leongatha’s gatha Horticultural Society president Sue Thompson.

Daffodil Festival last week. be admired in the foyer of Memorial Hall.

Daffodil Festival blooms for 60th milestone year A SUCCESSFUL Daffodil Festival fit for a 60th anniversary wowed Leongatha last week.

Festival regulars were impressed with the fresh new layout of the Daffodil and Floral Show in Memorial Hall, which expertly showcased all the entries in each category.

Opening on Thursday and closing on Saturday, there were plenty of extra special things happening around the town to celebrate the 60th anniversary.

The milestone year was resounded particularly during the Daffodil and Floral Show, where participants and visitors received a Daffodil Festival themed showbag full of gardening goodies, 60th themed floral art was proudly on display, and the Daffodil and Floral Show winners received beautiful crystal trophies as a sparkly award.

A highlight at the official opening was the welcome from well known television presenter, author and gardener Stephen Ryan.

“It’s fabulous to see a country town doing what you are doing,” Mr Ryan said during the official opening of the festival.

“This is a fantastic place for people to come in, learn about flowers and have a little harmless competition. It gives you a great sense of community and makes the town buzz.”

Leongatha Horticultural Society president Sue Thompson said Mr Ryan’s enthusiasm brought excellent energy to the festival and festival goers were looking forward to talking to him about his extensive gardening knowledge.

Leongatha’s Glenice Griggs was applauded at the opening for picking up the grand prize for champion daffodil.

Once again, the open gardens were a hit and the decorative shop windows around town set the atmosphere for visitors.

People were also impressed with the growing number of children’s displays. Children – particularly from the local primary schools and children’s centre – were encouraged to grow daffodils and broad beans, design floral art, present a photo with a garden theme, or create a creature from horticultural materials.

“The children do an amazing job. Everything they’ve entered is simply fantastic,” Ms Thompson said.

The Star asked Ms Thompson if the show would continue next year, she was hopeful it would return to the town.

“It’s too good of a show to lose and I hope it continues for quite a few years to come,” she said.

“We’ve still got exhibitors more than willing to be involved and there isn’t a lot going on in the town for the older generation.

“There’s sport and things like that for younger people, so it’s good to have something that allows the entire community to be involved. It’s a very inclusive event.”

Results Class A - Daffodils: Champion daffodil: Glenice Griggs.

VDS Travers Morrison Perpet. Trophy, Rodney Emmerson; JN Hancock Memorial, Sue Thompson; VDS Beryl Hancock Perpet. Trophy, Graeme Brumley; VDS Frank Coles Memorial Trophy, Rodney Emmerson.

Best bloom open, Sue Thompson; aggregate open, Rodney Emmerson; best bloom amateur, Glenice Griggs; aggregate amateur, Glenice Griggs; LHS Perpetual Shield - best bloom LHS members, Josie Rutherford; aggregate - LHS members - Colin Drewitt Jnr Memorial Trophy, Josie Rutherford; best bloom - novice, Sheryl Bruce; aggregate - notive, Sheryl Bruce; best bloom nonopen, Glenice Griggs; RHSV S.S. McKay Silver Medal, Glenice Griggs.

Class B - Other Bulbs: Best exhibit, Glenice Griggs; aggregate - Alf Ladson Trophy, Glenice Griggs.

Class C - Cut Flowers: Trophy - best exhibit, Glenice Griggs; aggregate, Glenice Griggs.

Class D - Camellias: Best exhibit - open, Judy Pocklington; best bloom - named varieties, Judy Pocklington;

best bloom - novice, Jessielyn Griggs; aggregate, Judy Pocklington; best camellia - A.W. Jessep Medal, Judy Pocklington.

Class E - Cut Shrubs and Trees: RHSV Trophy best exhibit, Beat Ollington; aggregate, Glenice Griggs.

Class EA - Australian Plants: Best exhibit, Coral Hughes; aggregate, Jim Park; Kuranga encouragement award, Jean Humphrey.

Class F - Floral Art: Championship ribbon and trophy, Aileen Wightman; aggregate, Marilyn Mackie; floral art group encouragement award, Heather Bruce.

Class G - Pot Plants: Best exhibit, Maurice Cunningham; aggregate, Carol Summerfield.

Class H - School Students: Best exhibit, Siena Russ; aggregate, Ryan Zuidema.

Class I - Fruit and Vegetables: Best exhibit, Glenice Griggs; aggregate, Glenice Griggs.

Class J - Photography: Best exhibit, Bryan Corcoran; aggregate, Estelle Adams.

Most successful exhibitor in show: Glenice Griggs.

Shop windows: Large window, Shan’s Lingerie & Leisure; small window, Leongatha Newsagency; interior display, Fawcett & Pickersgill; enclosed, Leongatha Children’s Centre; highly recommended, Sweet Life Café.

Captured: Leongatha Horticultural Society’s Jenefer Chitty was amazed by photography entries in this year’s Daffodil Festival. The On show: from left, Boorool’s Pat Dodson and Outtrim’s Josie photography section has been included for about five years to give Rutherford from the Leongatha Horticultural Society admired this people of all ages the opportunity to enter something in the festival if year’s beautiful displays at the Leongatha Daffodil Festival. they are unable to physically enter daffodils and floral arrangements. Prestigious award: Leongatha’s Glenice Griggs was congratulated for winning Champion Daffodil at this year’s Daffodil Festival.

Triple threat: from left, Harry, Maddy and Siena Russ from Wild Dog Valley picked up second, first and third prize for their vase and foliage at the Leongatha Daffodil Festival.

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Tasty treats: St Peter’s Anglican Church hosted a morning tea and lunch on Friday for Leongatha’s Daffodil Festival. Homemade cakes, slices and soup were available for purchase, with proceeds going to the charity Days for Girls. Pictured from left are members of the church, Sue Toohill, Coral Johnston, Loris Clark and Elva Cashin.

Far and wide: from left, Faye Marshman from Mardan with visitors to Leongatha on Friday afternoon for the daffodil festival, Greer Waters from Auckland and Lynn Amey from Maffra. Mrs Marshman is a member of the South Gippsland Genealogical Society which meets at the Mechanics Institute on McCartin Street, Leongatha. The society has a valuable collection of local history books, as well as references which help to access family history records overseas. With around 30 members, the society has been meeting for 35 years on the second Thursday of the month at 7.30pm.

Fine work: from left, Dorathy Green from Riversleigh via Maffra and Helen Bennett from the Leongatha Country Group with a selection of her tatted bookmarks on show in the Leongatha Uniting Church for the daffodil festival. Mrs Green was with the Maffra Ladies Probus Club visiting Leongatha for the daffodil festival on Friday afternoon.

Possums: from left, Nola and Ken Reid with Mavis Wightman and Heather Bennett, all of Leongatha. Mr Reid is a skilled wood carver producing beautiful objects such as this possum. His work was on show along with displays by the Leongatha Country Group, Embroiders Guild, Koorooman Wool Group, local artist Helen McInnes, and collectibles including old recipe books, thimbles, teddy bears and teapots at the Leongatha Uniting Church for the daffodil festival on Friday afternoon.

A pure gem: from left, Rob Ray, president of the South Gippsland Gemstone and Lapidary Club, impresses Helen and Willy Williams with one of his feature pieces of rock at the Old Bowling Clubrooms on Friday afternoon.

“The festival is absolutely beautiful!” Mrs Williams said. The Williams have recently made a sea-change from Castella (Kinglake) to Wonthaggi to be near the coast and away from the memories of the 2009 bushfires.

Glitz and glamour: St Peter’s Anglican Church was decked out with beautiful gowns, jewellery and crystal pieces as part of this year’s “diamonds and daffodils” theme. Floral displays and religious carving displays by Ed Carmody were also on show. Pictured is president of the St Peter’s Ladies’ Guild and co-coordinator of the display Coral Johnston with a lovely bouquet of daffodils and a historic display featuring past parishioners. Ms Johnston organised the display with Kay Littlejohn.

The craft: Francene Smethurst from Korumburra was polishing her first ever stone fashioned from a coarse rock under the watchful eye of the secretary of the South Gippsland Gemstone and Lapidary Club, Chris Rump. Chris is an expert in wire wrapping gemstones which is one of the many crafts practised at the club which meets in the Old Bowling Clubrooms on Hughes Street, Leongatha every Monday from 9.30am to 3pm. For more information contact Chris Rump, 0439 622 105.

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Good read: from left, Friends of the Leongatha Library Sue Wakefield, Ann Heide, Heather Calder and Judy Moore helped put together a used book sale at St Peter’s Anglican Church for the Leongatha Daffodil Festival. The sale was well supported by the community who donated books and browsed the stacks throughout the festival. All proceeds went back into the library for the purchase of more books and materials.

Close to home: the Australian Plant Society showcased a beautiful display in this year’s Daffodil Festival, and an Australian natives category was included in the show. From left, Korumburra South’s Tineka Holton and Diane Garner celebrated Diane’s first place win for her banksia ericafolia dwarf.

Demonstration: from left, Julie Riley and Karen Smith from the Koorooman Wool Group set up a knitting, weaving and spinning display at the Leongatha Uniting Church during the Daffodil Festival. As well as having demonstrations for festival goers, collections of knitted craft were on display for people to admire. The Koorooman Wool Group is always looking for new members to join and meet every second Saturday at the old bowls clubrooms.

Plenty to see: the Leongatha Uniting Church had a full display of collectables on show. As well as teacups and saucers – as pointed out by George Winslow (pictured) – there was also a range of teddy bears, themed items, candles, farm items and recipe books that had been collected and put on show. The Uniting Church also offered refreshments to festival goers, which were put together by hardworking volunteers.

Congratulations: Shan’s Lingerie and Leisure was the proud winner of the large window display during Leongatha’s Daffodil Festival. Staff have been putting up displays since 1990 and have had a number of successes along the way. This year, the store showcased pictures of diamonds and ivory coloured garments to meet the “diamonds and daffodils” theme.

Pictured, from left, is Marion Pollock and Shirleyanne Wright. Shirleyanne said having the festival each year is an excellent way to get the businesses involved in a community event, and it brings plenty of visitors to the town.

Festival rated among Australia’s best GARDENING media personality Stephen Ryan urged plant lovers to have fun with their gardens and pursue unusual plants.

The collector of rare plants encouraged gar- commemorate the 60th Leongatha Daffodil Fesdeners to look beyond the obvious roses. tival at Leongatha Memorial Hall last Thursday “Part of the fun of gardening is learning some- evening. thing new,” he told the audience at a reception to “I like to learn about a plant, find out where it came from and who fell to their death trying to collect it.”

Fun, games: from left, guest speaker and gardening media personality Stephen Ryan has fun with Leongatha Horticultural Society members Joan Michael (left) and Jenefer Chitty at the Leongatha Daffodil Festival reception in Leongatha last Thursday. Mr Ryan came dressed for the occasion in bright red shoes.

Mr Ryan praised the quality of the show, describing the Leongatha icon as “up with some of the best in the country”.

“There’s an amazing array of daffodils and it’s a good strong show, and they should all be very proud of what they have done here,” he said.

Social times: from left, Leongatha Horticultural Society members Joyce Pickering, Joy Johnson, Marg Turra, Glenice Griggs and Shirley Turton, all of Leongatha, enjoy the festivities of the Leongatha Daffodil Festival reception in the Leongatha Memorial Hall complex last Thursday.

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Businesses urged to embrace changing times THE impact of new technologies on businesses was the subject discussed by guest speaker Annette Kimmitt at the Southern Business Women’s Network annual meeting RACV Resort Inverloch recently.

Ms Kimmitt is Asia-Pacific accounts leader and global middle market leader at Ernst and Young.

She discussed the current and future impact of emerging and disruptive technologies, and the ‘internet of things’, to today’s businesses, and

how business people can prepare themselves to adapt to rapidly increasing change.

The inspiring speaker is also the sister in law of women’s network committee member Lisa Kimmitt.

The network’s mission is to inspire women to grow personally and professionally through networking, learning and professional events.

New president Laura Sullivan said, “We have an active membership of almost 120, and subscribers of over 300 across Gippsland and Bass Coast, and continue to grow and thrive.”

Ms Sullivan aims to continue to improve

opportunities for personal and professional development to members, through new networking and learning opportunities, access to an expanding group of high quality and influential speakers, and workshops and learning modules, “with a little bit of fun along the way”.

“We are planning to leverage off the success of last year’s Day of Inspiration to improve and refine the benefits of membership in the network,” she said.

The new committee also comprises vice president Megan Vuillermin, secretary Terry Guilford, treasurer Julie Blackman, memberships

Lynda Western, events Deanne Staley, publicity officer Gillian Mertens, digital media officer Margaret Ornsby, and committee members Lisa Kimmitt and Chelsea Taylor.

The outgoing committee was president Megan Vuillermin, vice president Gill Hardman, secretary Terry Guilford, treasurer Julie Blackman, memberships Shas Patullo, events Deanne Staley, publicity Gillian Mertens, webmaster Kahren Richardson, and committee members Lisa Kimmitt and Marg Denbrok.

More members are welcome. Go to www. sbwn.com.au to find out more.

Leading the way: Southern Business Women’s Network outgoing president Megan Vuiller- Steering ship: from left, the incoming committee of the Southern Business Women’s Netmin (left) and incoming president Laura Sullivan (right) with Annette Kimmitt, guest speak- work, Terry Guilford, Megan Vuillermin, Deanne Staley, Gillian Mertens, Laura Sullivan, er at the group’s AGM recently.

Julie Blackman, Lynda Western, Margaret Ornsby, Lisa Kimmitt and Chelsea Taylor.

Call for Wonthaggi youth hub THE empty former Wonthaggi CFA station may still become a youth hub.

Bass Coast Shire Council will discuss initial costs of upgrading the CFA site with youth hub proponents.

The initial cost for council is $306,000.

“A youth hub in our local area is lacking. We are looking at a significant upgrade for the CFA building but the review strategy may allow us to continue,” deputy mayor Cr Bradley Drew said.

A stakeholders’ forum held on July 26 was attended by 50 people to identify the need, and the South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network, Anglicare and Bass Coast Health have agreed to auspice the hub.

Council was asked to provide the building for peppercorn rent and to support the steering committee.

“The young people in the area have identified there is a long awaited need for a space of their own,” Kongwak’s Penny Mitchell said at council’s community question time recently.

“This space would give them access to basic domestic needs, structured and unstructured activities, and would provide opportunities for work experience. Young people have said they would like a supervised space, so there would be

a youth worker there at all times.”

Ms Mitchell said there would also be two trained and responsible full time equivalent staff members.

The hub would give young people access to showers, laundry facilities, wifi and ensure they had enough to eat.

San Remo’s Emma O’Neill said the CFA building was ideal due to the amount of space available and its front and side entrances.

“From a utility perspective, it’s a great site.

The side entrance is perfect because young people could enter from the back to see a mental health worker and have as much privacy as they need,” she said.

Cr Neil Rankine asked how operation costs would be maintained. Ms Mitchell expected the Department of Health and Human Services to be the main source of funding, but hoped council would maintain its maintenance support.

Cr Clare Le Serve asked if already established community hub Mitchell House had been considered as a venue.

Ms Mitchell said it had been discussed but it was determined youth would be more likely to attend if the space were dedicated to them.

Mayor’s message Cr Robert Newton

COUNCIL now has an invaluable planning tool in place for Leongatha that promotes a high-quality public space, after adopting the Leongatha Streetscape Master Plan at its meeting last week.

This plan forms part of council’s planning controls, will guide developers and ensures a unified approach when undertaking works.

It also brings our shire’s major town centre into the modern age; improving the aesthetic appearance of the town centre, promoting the town centre’s personality, improving accessibility and functionality, and providing opportunity for economic growth. This project truly lives up to its name as being a town revitalisation.

Long-term future planning has also been secured for Nyora with council adopting the town’s development strategy.

The Nyora Development Strategy builds on the key recommendations of the Nyora Structure Plan (2013) and ensures any future planning and infrastructure will cater for a population that has the potential to reach almost 4000 in 20 years due to Melbourne’s urban sprawl.

The strategy specifically focuses on improvements to drainage, community facilities, roads, the town centre area and pedestrian and bicycle linkages.

To tie this all in, council has adopted its Sustainability Strategy which ensures all this town planning and improvement is done with the best intentions for our community and the environment.

The revised 2016 strategy builds on the work achieved through the implementation of the original strategy, which was developed in 2010 after funding from what was then known as the Sustainability Accord.

This latest strategy has been refined from a broad all-encompassing strategy to a more focused plan to guide council, and more specifically the sustainability team with key themes such as climate change, energy and water, biodiversity and waste management to guide them.

This really is a positive step in the direction of well thought-out planning towards a sustainable community for generations to come.

Local community groups, sporting organisations and schools shared in more than $77,000 thanks to Michael’s Supa IGA Community Rewards program.

Community goal: from left, Penny Mitchell, Emma O’Neill and Samiro Douglas are lookNow in its 15th year, the program has distrib-

ing after local young people by appealing for a youth hub in Wonthaggi.

uted more than $1.4 million shire-wide demonstrating an enviable commitment to supporting local volunteer organisations.

The big cheque presentation also saw $30,000 donated to the Rural Financial Counselling Service from all IGA stores across south eastern Victoria.

Congratulations to all who helped organise and support the 60th Leongatha Daffodil and Floral Show. Held over four days, the event really did add a splash of spring in more ways than one. The entire community banded together to produce what I’m sure was the biggest festival yet, with breeders from across the country descending on the town to showcase their own cross pollinated species of flower in this most prestigious championship.

There really was something for everyone and it was marvellous to see so many young people attending.

The joys of gardening are certainly underrated and there is nothing better than ferreting around some garden stalls and finding some hidden treasures to add to the garden. Well done to Council’s parks and gardens staff for nurturing our own daffodil bulbs to ensure their vibrant bloom in time to welcome the festival. Our streetscapes come alive with the bright yellow flowers.

To cap off a weekend of arts and crafts, the Leongatha Art and Photography Show was held in conjunction with the Leongatha Daffodil Festival. Now in its 40th year, the event created a great opportunity to enjoy spectacular art, photography and sculpture, together with a plant and garden show.

The high quality entries again came from all over the region, Victoria and interstate to compete in various award categories including a large youth section. I would like to extend a special thank you to this year’s judge, Shelley McDermott, senior curator at Latrobe Regional Gallery.

Finally, after eight years with the South Gippsland Sentinel Times, journalist Danika Dent is extending her communication skills to the Country Fire Authority. It has been a pleasure working with Danika. There’s a lot more to being a good journalist than you think. Despite the subject, Danika has never forgotten that she is dealing with people. Her tenacity, attention to the facts and friendly attitude will be sorely missed. I wish her all the best in her future endeavours.

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New friends: students from Wonthaggi Secondary College bonded with students from Japan’s Hakui High School following their recent international trip.

Japan opens teens’ eyes

By Tayla Kershaw TWO weeks in Japan was an experience of a lifetime for 17 Wonthaggi Secondary College students.

Delicious: Wonthaggi Secondary College student Shantelle Keogh enjoyed tasting new foods in Japan.

The students were recently given the opportunity to embrace the culture by touring the country and learning more about the traditional lifestyle by living with a home stay family.

Wonthaggi Secondary College has had an ongoing relationship with Japanese sister school Hakui High School since 2004, which has provided students with the chance to further broaden their language studies.

After a long flight, the students arrived in Oosaka, where they stayed for a night before travelling to Hakui.

Students described the home stay week as the highlight of the trip.

“We learnt a lot about their tradition and culture. It was a really educational experience,” Year 11 student Sheona Bugbird said.

“We made lots of friends and got to spend

three days at their school and attend all the different classes.”

The students spent the remainder of the week travelling. They explored ancient temples in Kyoto, Genbaku Dome in Hiroshima, the Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima and Universal Studios.

Another exciting experience was travelling on the bullet train, an iconic Japanese experience.

Upon returning home, the students agreed the experience encouraged them to continue their Japanese language studies.

“A trip like this makes you see the importance of learning a language,” Year 11 student Caitlyn Taylor said.

“It opens the world up to you and allows you to experience a whole different way of living.”

Sheona said the trip helped her improve her fluency in speaking Japanese, which will help her during Year 12 studies.

“I am able to listen to a conversation for longer and my speaking skills have gotten stronger, so I learnt a lot in Japan,” she said.

Amazing scenery: from left, Wonthaggi Secondary College students Lyla Wilson and Sheona Bugbird were enthralled by the beautiful shrines and temples they visited while in Japan.

Shire charged by solar battery night THE partnership between South Gippsland Shire’s Sustainability Team, Mirboo North Community Energy Hub and Energy Innovation Co-op led to a packed hall in Leongatha on Tuesday evening, August 23.

Two hundred people were given more facts about solar PV and the battery storage technology which is creating so much interest as power prices rise and energy suppliers continue to confuse and annoy their customers.

The focus of the night was on providing sound factual information. Speakers wanted to encourage community interest, but also warn of the need to do proper and careful research before acting.

Craig Hunter from Selectronic Australia, which is the only Australian manufacturer of inverters, advised on many issues and questions which potential battery customers should consider, including understanding their particular household requirements, how essential it is to research products and companies rather than blindly accepting over-blown claims, and obtaining written product guarantees (including carefully checking the fine print).

John Ballis, CEO of Grid Edge and a member of the Ranges Energy Co-op which operates from the Dandenong Ranges, listed the different types of batteries available, providing advantages and disadvantages of each type, including the familiar flooded lead acid, through improved lead acid (Gel, AGM), nickel iron, lithium ion, flow (zinc bromide), salt water and sodium nickel chloride batteries.

No battery is perfect for everyone’s needs or requirements, hence the importance of carefully weighing up

individual circumstances.

Some are more expensive, more dangerous to handle, more environmentally damaging or less proven technology than others. Some require more maintenance, are bulkier, but may last longer and give better quality power “draw-down”.

He advised listeners to “beware misinformation, use a CEC accredited installer and consider the cost to the environment before making a purchase”.

Andy McCarthy runs Gippsland Solar, a Mirboo North and Traralgon based company which has installed 2,500 PV systems, including 30 battery systems.

He spoke of the ways his company calculates, from the customer’s own power usage and lifestyle, whether and what kind of system would best meet a particular householder’s needs. He warned of the advertising “hype” that can sometimes take over the market.

But Andy also discussed the oft-expressed notion of waiting for prices to come down, saying that an extra couple of years of waiting for prices to come down also means an extra couple of years of paying high power bills - and that the two just might cancel each other out.

Ian Southall from Mirboo North Community Energy Hub, and Susan Davies from the Energy Innovation Co-op, as well as others, emphasised the priority for all households and businesses to “pick the low hanging fruit”, ensuring the essential first step is to reduce energy wastage.

“Energy efficiency measures, sometimes very simple ones, directly reduce energy bills. They also reduce the size and cost of any solar PV or battery system which you might install, leading to big savings,” Susan said.

“The co-op has an open offer to come to any community group gathering to provide ideas and advice on energy efficiency, and we have contact with qualified energy auditors who can (for a price) do more detailed

home and business energy audits. We will also, with others, continue to investigate renewable energy, batteries, and to develop community owned renewable energy projects in this region,” she said.

Heidi Hamm, South Gippsland Shire Council’s sustainability officer, reported, “We were thrilled with the night. It is fantastic to see so much interest from the local community in sustainable energy production. The night went off without a hitch thanks to the great cooperation and work from the Energy Innovation Co-operative and the Mirboo North Community Energy Hub.

The three presentations were fantastic and very relevant to our local community.”

Responding to suggestions of the need for such events, Ian pointed out the thirst for knowledge about battery storage for households and business around Gippsland was growing.

“The reason why these nights are so popular is the incredible interest. This was our fifth event of this nature across Gippsland, with nearly 1000 residents attending so far. So more nights are planned,” he said.

Guest speakers and organisers: from left, Heidi Hamm of South Gippsland Shire Council, Craig Hunter of Selectronic, Ian Southall of Mirboo North Energy Hub, John Ballis of GridEdge, Andy McCarthy of Gippsland Solar and Susan Davies of Energy Innovation Co-op after a hugely attended night in Leongatha about solar batteries.

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Police return to Boolarra beat AFTER being unmanned for nearly a year, the Boolarra Police Station now has a new officer in charge.

Following the appointment of Leading Senior Constable Matt Ryan, rumors that the Boolarra Station would close have quieted and Boolarra residents can rest assured once again.

Since he started, S/C has dealt primarily with complaints of people speeding in the area.

When he is not patrolling the streets and keeping an eye out for speeders, he continues to familiarise himself with the new station.

“It’s a different challenge,” he said.

“I’ve done 15 years at this job and being at a one-man police member facility, there’s a bit more to it. You get involved with your community and you get to do things and it’s not all about

catching bad guys.”

With a 316 square kilometre response zone, S/C Ryan is available 24 hours a day, even at night when he’s not at the station. Residents simply have to dial “000” and he will be dispatched.

In the time Boolarra was unmanned, polices from Churchill covered the area.

After graduating from the police academy in 2002, S/C Ryan spent his first eight years on the job at Moe Police Station. In that time, he also worked at other units, including the drug task force in Melbourne.

Following his service to the Moe community, he went to the Morwell Regional Response Unit, which is now the divisional task unit. He has also worked with the crime investigation units in Morwell and Wonthaggi.

Pillar of community: Leading Senior Constable Matt Ryan stands outside the Boolarra Police Station, ready to protect and serve his community.

Coast path on track THE Phillip Island shared path is one step closer to connecting with the existing pathway network from Cowes to Wonthaggi, following the completion of stage three of the $1.1 million project.

Now open to the public, the recently completed 1.3 kilometre section connects Clifford Road and the Anderson bus interchange, where it links with the Bass Coast Rail Trail.

Completion of this section has also allowed the fourth and final stage between Potters Hill Road and the existing footpath at Panorama Drive in San Remo to begin, with works anticipated to be completed by December this year, weather permitting.

Bass Coast Shire Council deputy mayor and Anderson Ward councillor Bradley Drew recently enjoyed the stunning ocean views across Westernport Bay, from the path.

Milestone: Bass Coast Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Bradley Drew celebrates the comple“It’s been called ‘the path to nowhere’ and ‘the path to somewhere’, but at the end of the tion of stage three of the Anderson to San Remo shared path.

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day, this is a great outcome for the community,” he said.

“It’s been a $1.1 million project funded by the State Government and a small contribution from council and, overall, what we’re seeing today and with the new part going on, it’s going to be an asset for future generations and our community.”

The works involved the construction of a 2.5 metre wide shared gravel and concrete path, with incorporated drains to divert rainwater away from the path.

In accordance with current standards, the project also included installation of fencing, bollards or handrails at appropriate locations along the path.

Council appointed local contractors SR Excavations Pty Ltd to build this section using local suppliers and staff.

The total cost for stage three was $420,000, with the project funded through grants from the State Government and council.

Children star on two wheels WONTHAGGI North Primary School’s grades 3 to 6 students are participating in a bike education program.

The program involves students checking their bikes to ensure they are safe, using the power po-

sition for starting off, learning how to stop safely, and riding straight while scanning and turning in a tight area.

On the completion of the program, there will be a bike ed challenge involving other schools from the region.

MASON Robert Greenwood was born at Leongatha Hospital on August 19. He is a son for Heidi and Justin Greenwood of Korumburra, and a brother for Max, 4, and Harry, 2.

Gas fright at Inverloch A GAS heater malfunction caused a scare in Inverloch last Thursday.

The owner of a home in Correa Place attempted to turn on the gas heater at around 8.30am and appeared to have left the gas on too long.

The build up caused a loud bang and smoke to fill the room, which set off the smoke alarm.

As a standard safety precaution, CFA units from Inverloch, Wonthaggi and Pound Creek attended the scene and found the resident had vacated the premises.

It took a couple of hours to clear the smoke, and CFA members from Wonthaggi used a gas detector and thermal imaging to ensure the home was safe.

The smoke caused no damage or injury.

Geared up: from left, Madison, Xavier and Luke were all set for their bike ed lesson at Wonthaggi North Primary School recently.

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Iconic show returns A MAN eating plant, innocent heroine, misguided hero and a trio of wise-cracking, all knowing skid row inhabitants are just the tip of the iceberg in the iconic Little Shop of Horrors.

The show will be staged by the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group at its new home at State Coal Mine, in the September school holidays.

It has been 10 years since WTG first put this entertaining musical with universal appeal on the stage, so it is with nostalgia and excitement that they bring it to life again with a new cast, fresh approach and respect to the iconic features which audiences love.

With an ensemble cast boasting the experience and talent of Will Hanley, Kerryn Moren and Elly Poletti’s magnificent voice bringing Audrey II (the plant) to life, combined with newcomers and familiar faces alike, rehearsals are already brimming with energy, fun and a love of the clever comedy with an edgy dark side.

Jay Nelson makes a welcome return to WTG as the self serving Mr Mushnik. Chris Jobe joins the company for the first time in the pivotal role of The Dentist along with Dave Milnes, regular WTG backstage crew, joining the cast onstage.

The trio of Jade Dalton, Meg Jinnette and Alana Reid are dancing, singing and acting up a storm and will be set to entrance the audience at every turn, wink and sly grin as the plant has its wicked way.

Samuel Bowden takes on multiple cameo characters and along with the expertise and commitment of Hannah Lilleyman, Brock Niessan, Raf Pyka, Frankie Murray-White and Dave Milnes.

WTG encourages everyone wanting laughter, thought provoking themes and fabulous music to book their tickets now for their limited season.

The show will play from September 22 to October 2. Tickets are available now at www.wtg. org.au.

Midsummer magic in fairy forest OBERON (Bruce Grainger) is King of the Fairies and Titania (Christine Skicko) is his Queen in Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s upcoming production of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Their kingdom is set in an eucalypt forest and they each have a troupe of young subjects.

Oberon has five cheeky elves and his mischievous attendant Puck (Hadassah Wanstall).

Titania is attended by First Fairy (Kaitlyn Gale) who keeps the other eight pretty fairies in line.

Unfortunately the royal couple are in a battle to have an Indian Changeling Boy under their charge.

With Puck’s help, Oberon places a spell on Titania to cause her to fall in love with a local tradesman who has been turned into an ass. This gives him the opportunity to bring the Boy into his inner circle.

Humans from a nearby Australian rural town spend most of a midsummer night in the forest, resulting in romantic complications for four young lovers. By the first morning light, they feel they have all been in a dream. While other romantic comedies may end in a wedding, this play finishes with three happily married couples.

With a cast of 31 talented actors of all ages, this show is sure to entertain the whole family.

There will be five evening and four matinee performances from September 23 to October 2.

Tickets: online www.lyrictheatre.net.au or box

In character: from left, Will Hanley, Kerryn Moren and Samuel Bowden rehearse for Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s Little Shop of Horrors.

office (opening September 8) at Great Southern Outdoors, 1 Bair Street, Leongatha, from 11am to 3pm Thursdays and Fridays, and 10am to noon Saturdays. Phone 0490 525 482.

Audrey is coming to Wonthaggi this school holidays...

Counting down: from left, Oberon (Bruce Grainger) with Titania (Christine Skicko) during rehearsals for Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Come dance at Koonwarra KELSAYA Antony, formerly known as Chelsea Ellis, was a student and teacher at her mother’s Dance School, The Karin Murphy Ellis School of Dance during the ’80s and ’90s at the Meeniyan Hall.

Kelsaya was then accepted to train at VCA but her professional career was cut short due to an injury. However, her passion for movement lived on.

Kelsaya went on to teach movement and folk dance to children and adults and trained in the performing arts.

Her co-teacher Charlotte Young met Kelsaya in the late ’90s when they were studying to be teachers. Charlotte has been teaching creative dance, Chakradance and free dance over the last 20 years.

Both Kelsaya and Charlotte are now training together again, and running classes based on an

international movement and mindfulness practice called Open Floor.

“Research shows that people who dance grow more flexible, confident and nimble,” Kelsaya said.

“We want to bring this opportunity for dancing to South Gippsland by offering a space for the whole community, kids and adults alike.”

In Open Floor there are no steps to learn and no right way or wrong way.

The invitation is to come as you are and join others doing the same, dancing freely, following your feet, at the South Gippsland Community Dance, Koonwarra Hall, on the second Sunday of the month, from 10.30am to noon (September 11, October 9, November 13 and December 11).

Adults $10, children $5, and family of two adults and two children is $25.

To enquire, phone 0490 045 376 or see the website www.openfloor.org

Wonthaggi Theatrical Group building, State Coal Mine, Garden St, Wonthaggi.

Thurs 22, Fri 23 & Sat 24 September - 8pm Sun 25 September - 2pm & 7.30pm Wed 28, Thurs 29 & Fri 30 September - 8pm Sat, October 1 - 8pm: Sun, October 2 - 2pm Tickets $37 adult / $32 concession at www.wtg.org.au Supported by “Little Shop of Horrors” is presented by

The Regional Arts Fund is an Australian Government initiative supporting the arts in regional and remote Australia, administered in Victoria by Regional Arts Victoria.

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Friends watch over Venus Bay

By Brad Lester TEN years ago, the Friends of Venus Bay Peninsula began as a group of volunteers with an interest in native plans.

The then Indigenous Plants Groups soon expanded its brief to become the successful group that it is today.

Members have revegetated barren areas, controlled foxes, reduced litter and campaigned for reserves to remain in public ownership when considered for sale by South Gippsland Shire Council.

With 97 members, the group is possibly one of the biggest in Venus Bay. “We have achieved a lot over the 10 years.

It’s been a good group to be a part of,” secretary Lorraine Norden said.

“We have planted thousands of trees, possibly tens of thousands.”

The friends celebrated the group’s mile-

stone birthday with a trip to the Royal Botanic Gardens in Cranbourne.

Two of the group’s earliest projects were revegetation work at Venus Bay Community Centre and transforming land – locally known as ‘The Wedge’ - at the corner of Louis and Canterbury roads, Venus Bay. The Wedge project entailed removing pine trees, and planting native grasses and trees. These days, the site blends in with the surrounding vegetation.

Since then, the friends have planted trees at beach one car park, along the bike path to Tarwin Lower and also among the Venus Bay jetty saltmarsh area where they also erected a bird hide for nature-lovers.

They also support the community centre’s manna gums for koalas project to increase the animals’ habitat in the wake of clearing of trees to make way for housing in Venus Bay over the years.

“This year is the fourth year we gave away manna gums for people to plant for the koalas and we ask people where they live so

we can map where the trees are going,” Mrs Norden said.

Her husband Will, a friends committee member, added, “There are a few koalas about but they are not in great numbers.”

The friends’ fox control program has removed about 400 foxes from the peninsula since 2007. Under the direction of volunteer Janet Carey, foxes are caught by soft jaw traps and disposed of by a contractor.

“We have certainly noticed the hooded plovers have a better change of fledging because they are really vulnerable to fox attack and that is part of the reason for trapping the foxes,” Mrs Norden said.

“This year, for the first time, we had three hooded plover chicks at Point Smythe.”

The friends have placed bins along the Tarwin River, Anderson Inlet and beach one, under the Seal the Loop program, to encourage anglers to dispose of tangled fishing line.

Volunteers Sue Flere and Debbie Birkett empty the bins regularly.

The invasive pest bridal creeper is in the

Caring for environment: the Friends of Venus Bay Peninsula celebrated their 10th birthday this year. Admiring the success of The Wedge revegetation project in Venus Bay were, from left, secretary Lorraine Norden, and committee members Will Norden and Sue Flere. friends’ sights. Working with Coastcare, they have initiated a rust control program that stops the plant from flowering. The creeper’s red blooms are appealing to birds and so the creeper is spread easily.

Friends volunteers continue to eradicate

gazania plants from the roadside. The colourful flowers are popular garden plants but are foreign and quickly spread.

“People join us because they love the area,” Ms Flere said.

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Demo day on next week THE 2016 Hay and Silage Demonstration Day at Lardner Park on Wednesday, September 7 has an outstanding list of industry equipment and new releases being demonstrated and displayed.

Real life conditions will challenge and complement the diversity in mowers, balers, tedders, wrappers, rakes, and loader wagons being demonstrated and on display from 10am to 2.30pm.

Most of the well known and respected tractor and machinery dealers and manufacturers will be exhibiting on the day including AGCO/ Massey Ferguson, Claas Harvest Centre South

Gippsland, Gendore Tractors and Machinery, Kubota/Krone, and Kuhn Farm Machinery.

Whether you are doing buying research, ready to purchase or just want to be kept up to date with the latest in this equipment, don’t miss out as this event is only held every two years.

Go to http://lardnerpark.com.au/cpt-events/ lardner-park-hay-silage-demonstration-day/ Entry via Gate 4 of Lardner Park with no cost for admission. Mowers and tedders are scheduled from 10am to 12pm, with rakes, balers, wrappers and loader wagons from 12.30 to 2.30pm.

High tech: the CLAAS Disco 1100 C will become the flagship of the completely revamped DISCO series.

Short, front and sides CLAAS claims its new DISCO 1100 CONTOUR will become the largest tractor-mounted mower-conditioner combination available on the market following its release earlier this year.

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Despite its impressive working width of 10.7 metres, the unit has a transport width of less than three metres, thanks to hydraulically-folding telescopic arm technology developed for the massive CLAAS COUGAR selfpropelled mower.

The 1100C will become the flagship of the completely revamped DISCO series, which now includes 28 new front-mounted, rear-mounted and trailed models with operating widths from 2.6metres through to 10.7m.

CONTOUR configurations incorporate the awardwinning MAX CUT cutterbar, which features a waveshaped mower bed press-formed from a single piece of material.

“This design allows the cutting discs to be positioned further forward, providing even better cutting quality under all conditions,” CLAAS Harvest Centre South Gippsland’s Anthony Blackshaw said.

“The large tunnel opening between the cutterbar skids, as well as their special shape, improve the self-cleaning effect and thus ensure high forage quality.

“The screw fastening concept of the cutterbar, combined with continuous lubrication of the drive components to simplify maintenance, ensure stability and a long service life.”

MAX CUT retains all of the popular features from the previous P-CUT cutterbar, including the proven quick blade change system and the proven SAFETY LINK safety module.

“In the event of a collision, the module shears at a predetermined breaking point,” Mr Blackshaw said.

“The cutting disc is held in the module by a bolt and cannot fly off.

“The module can be replaced quickly and easily and the mower unit is therefore quickly ready for use again.

“As before, the drive train of the MAX CUT cutterbar is designed so that it can be run from 850 rpm, reducing fuel consumption by up to 20 per cent.”

CONTOUR models incorporate numerous other innovations, including clearly marked setting indicators, Kennfixx hydraulic couplings, an enhanced driveline with a redesigned headstock to facilitate hitching and in larger models, an optional hydraulic transport catch.

“These improvements were developed in close collaboration with customers throughout the world,” Mr Blackshaw said.

“The main focus was meeting their requirements for performance, efficiency, ease of operation, maintenance,

transport, safety, reliability and longevity.

“These are professional machines engineered to deliver a perfect result under all operating conditions.”

Other new features include a built-in storage device that allows butterfly mower units to be stored in a spacesaving vertical position.

This is also an option on smaller three-point linkage mowers.

The mounted stand has been optimised for easier attachment and detachment, while ease of maintenance has also been improved.

CLAAS DISCO mowers are available in five operational variants, all of which include ACTIVE FLOAT hydro-pneumatic suspension.

“This tried-and-tested suspension system ensures the mower is consistently suspended in relation to the ground, regardless of the position of the mower in relation to the tractor,” Mr Blackshaw said.

“This is made possible by large-volume pressure accumulators connected to suspension cylinders, which can be adjusted from the driver’s seat to suit conditions.”

The simpler TREND models are operated using the tractor control devices without a control terminal and can be incorporated into the tractor’s headland management.

The optional individual lifting function is operated using a ball valve, which makes it possible to pre-select the mowing units.

CONTOUR models are operated using the tractor’s control devices, with pre-selection determined via using the CLAAS OPERATOR or other ISOBUS-compatible control terminals.

The other three variants, BUSINESS, DUO and AUTOSWATHER, are controlled using either the OPERATOR or COMMUNICATOR II control terminals, which allow fingertip control of key mower functions via the tractor’s multi-function lever.

All TREND and CONTOUR models are protected by mechanical break-back lock to prevent collision damage.

“If triggered, the mower unit moves backwards and up and is raised above the obstacle,” Mr Blackshaw said.

“To continue driving, the machine must be reversed slightly until the mechanical break-back lock is active again.

“By comparison, BUSINESS, AUTOSWATHER and DUO models are equipped with a hydraulic non-stop break-back lock, which enables the mower unit to swing back automatically without stopping.”

See the industry leading CLAAS DISCO mowers – now with MAX CUT cutterbar – VOLTO tedders, LINER rakes and CARGOS loader wagons working in the real life conditions at Lardner Park. Watch how the VARIANT variable baler produces quality bales consistently whether baling hay, straw or silage.

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See Gendore’s machinery in action THE 2016 hay and silage demonstration day at Lardner Park will showcase a huge range of the latest equipment, from more than eight different exhibitors.

Held on Wednesday, September 7, the demonstration day will feature free admission and several static displays alongside the working machinery.

Leongatha’s Gendore Tractors and Machinery will be demonstrating mowers, tedders, rakes, balers and wrappers on the day, starting from 10am on lot three.

Gendore general manager Tim Burgess said on the day, they will show off the capabilities of

a range of hay and silage making equipment from Taarup, Pottinger, McHale and New Holland.

“Anybody who is in the market to purchase new machinery will get the opportunity to see all brands of equipment operating in the same conditions,” he said.

“It should be a good day.”

Whether you are doing buying research, are ready to purchase, or just want to be kept up to date with the latest hay and silage equipment, this event is a must see.

Mowers and tedders are scheduled from 10am to 12pm and rakes, balers, wrappers and loader wagons from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.

On show: Gendore Tractors and Machinery general manager Tim Burgess and salesman Jason McEwan with one of the machines that will be demonstrated at Lardner Park

Season approaching: Cameron Chapman (admin/sales) and Mark Chapman (dealer principal) are getting prepared to display Krone and other equipment at Lardner Park next week.

Krone equipment showcased CHAPMAN Machinery Service will be out in force at Lardner Park next Wednesday, September 7 with a full range of Krone hay and silage equipment.

Dealer principal Mark Chapman said at this stage the silage and hay season had the potential to be a really good one with plenty of rain in the last couple of months.

Some of the Krone items on display include the Krone Swadro TC760 Rake, Krone ComprimaXtreme and the Krone EasyCut R 280/320/360.

The new extreme combi pack wrapping machine will be on display at Lardner with farmer Tony McGarvey kindly loaning the use of this new piece of equipment for the day “Applying a ‘base coat’ of very tight-fitting sticky stretch film onto the barrel of the bale is the perfect method for producing highest-quality

silage bales,” said Mr Chapman.

“The application of a sticky film rather than a net or twine offers the advantage of a firmer surface of the bale, fewer air pockets and less damage during handling and outdoor storage.”

The application of two film wraps rather than one net wrap and one film wrap makes for easier and more cost-effective waste disposal. The Krone film wrapping system operates loss-free and economically. At the end of the wrapping cycle, the film is cut across the full bale width and is available at full bale width for the next bale, saving film and money Massey Ferguson will also be out in force at the event with both Mark Chapman and salesman Gavin Stewart available to talk about either Krone, Massey Ferguson or any other product carried by the company.

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Farming Insight Calders turn flood into fodder TIM and Amanda Calder are Legendairy farmers with a Legendairy farm located in Meeniyan, Victoria, the 2015 Legendairy Capital of Gippsland.

The family own the iconic paddocks that travellers on the South Gippsland Highway, see as they cross the Tarwin River.

The land is regularly flooded, turning the low-lying areas of the farm into a picturesque ‘Lake Meeniyan’ that eventually drains away into the Tarwin River.

After heavy rainfall, two branches of the river from as far afield as the Strzelecki Ranges - bottleneck at the bridge, forcing water to back-up onto the paddocks until it can make its way downstream.

While casual observers would imagine it’s a curse, the river silt and moist soil can help grow feed for the Calders’ cows until well into the dry summer months.

The rest of the 122 hectare property is a productive dairy farm - rain, hail or shine. Tim and Amanda have turned a run-down property into a well-run dairy business that milks 250 stud Holsteins.

It’s taken 15 years of hard work, but the Calders finally have the herd and infrastructure they need to take the next step in their business.

“Every year you chip away a bit more and 15 years later you have a dairy and laneways and paddocks,” Amanda said.

For Tim, building up his herd size and quality has been a particularly satisfying part of the journey. Today, together with Tim’s parents, they run Calderlea Holstein Stud, which has an enviable reputation for breeding bulls that produce top quality cows.

“When I started out I had 60 cows that I bought from Maffra in the middle of a drought for $600 each and we got 12 mature cows from Mum and Dad,” he said.

Tim’s parents are Les and Louise, who farm in a business partnership with Tim and Amanda, but run a separate herd and milk them in their own dairy on a similar sized property next door.

Tim is grateful for the assistance and advice he’s received from his parents, but was also keen to gain a

Many benefits: Amanda and Tim Calder enjoy the family aspects of dairy farming on their Meeniyan property. broader education away from the family farm.

“I have an agricultural science degree which opened my eyes to different ways of thinking,” he said.

“You don’t just look at what your parents did and think that’s the best way to do it. A science degree teaches you analytical thinking.”

With two young children – Lloyd, two, and James, six months – the couple is also analysing the pros and cons of business growth versus family happiness.

Amanda, who has a business degree and will shortly return to work as a manager at Rabobank, said the dairy lifestyle can be great for raising a family.

“I was talking with some mums at mothers’ group

the other day and they were quite envious because Tim gets to come in most days and have breakfast with us,” she said.

Amanda, who sees the economics of dairy farming through her work, said the impact of the industry on the local area should not be underestimated.

“You see the whole service provider side of things and how much money flows through the community from it,” she said.

It’s a sentiment backed up by Tim, who said the money that washes through the dairy industry impacts on every aspect of life in Gippsland.

“Not everyone around here is involved in the dairy industry itself, but you see the money that flows from dairy and feeds back into the district,” he said.

Finished cattle hard to find THERE were approximately 1080 export and 100 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 270 head week on week.

There was a full field of buyers present and operating in a mixed market as last sales absentee returned to the gallery.

Quality was good in the grown steers and bullocks however it was more limited in the young cattle and any level of finish was very hard to find in the cows.

Yearling heifers to the trade sold a few cents easier for the medium weights and 8c/kg dearer for the heavy weights although the best quality was not up to last week’s standard.

Grown steers and bullocks sold 8c to 9c/kg dearer for most with the better end of the grown steers a little easier.

There were very few beef cows in the cow draft with prices slipping 5c to 10c/kg for all but a sprinkling of well covered beef cows. Heavy weight bulls sold firm.

Yearling heifers to the trade sold from 330c to 360c/kg.

Grown steers made between 343c to 365c/kg.

Bullocks sold between 354c and 370c/kg. A limited selection of well covered heavy weight grown heifers made from 315c to 330c/kg. Heavy weight crossbred manufacturing steers sold from 301c to 348c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows made between 190c and 242c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly between 238c and 288c/kg.

Heavy weight bulls made from 270c to 330c/kg.

The next sale draw - August 31 & September 1: 1. Alex Scott & Staff, 2. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 3. Landmark, 4. Elders, 5. Rodwells, 6. SEJ.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, August 24 BULLOCKS 10 H.M. & E.M. Price, Boolarra 17 O’Loughlin Bros, Meeniyan 11 J. & A. Schellekens, Wonthaggi 13 G.L. Holt, Korumburra 12 T. Waters, Drumdlemara 13 Dividing Creek Farm P/L

593.5kg 663.2kg 730.5kg 753.8kg 592.9kg 561.2kg

STEERS 1 A. & M. Daniel, Alberton West 12 A.J. & M.M. Bolton, Traralgon 4 R.J. Alger, Jumbunna East

345.0kg 366.6 $1264.77 537.1kg 358.6 $1925.98 525.0kg 356.6 $1872.15

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8 C.M. & J.A. Kilgour, Wonthaggi 542.5kg 5 Condolucci Produce, Leongatha 519.0kg 1 Glenwood Farm, Won Wron 390.0kg HEIFERS 1 A. & M. Daniel, Alberton West 320.0kg 13 A.J. & M.M. Bolton, Traralgon 440.4kg 1 R.H. & M. Greaves, Tarwin Lower 365.0kg 1 T.J. & C.A. Hulls, Leongatha 375.0kg 12 A.L. & S.J. Matthews, Dumbalk 415.0kg 16 G.B. & S.C. Wiggins, Mirboo North 427.5kg COWS 2 G.D. & G.A. Nicoll, Doomburrim 612.5kg 1 H.J. & D.M. Shandley Estate, Buffalo 575.0kg 2 T. Johnston, Stony Creek 622.5kg 1 W.G. & F.M. Pratt, Inverloch 680.0kg 1 K. & M. Thomas, Meeniyan 550.0kg 1 Harris Farm, Dumbalk North 510.0kg BULLS 1 S.B. Marriott Livestock, Outtrim 895.0kg 1 J.F. & M.C. Wilson, Glen Alvie 825.0kg 1 J. Giliam, Stony Creek 940.0kg 1 M. & C. Russell, Glen Forbes 830.0kg 1 K. Perry, Yinnar 1020.0kg 1 L. & H. & J. McRae, Korumburra 960.0kg

356.2 $1932.39 352.6 $1829.99 350.0 $1365.00 366.6 360.0 355.0 355.0 353.6 352.6

$1173.12 $1585.38 $1295.75 $1331.25 $1467.44 $1507.37

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$2949.92 $2595.45 $2938.44 $2553.08 $3106.92 $2918.40

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Farming Insight

McLarens win business award LEONGATHA based CPK McLaren MotorBody is the premier vehicle body repair business in Gippsland.

Good sign: Hazel Park dairy farmer Kelvin Jackson said getting an audience with the highest level of government recently was a positive step for the troubled dairy processor Murray Goulburn.

PM talks buoy dairy

By Sarah Vella MURRAY Goulburn’s head honchos met with the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and his deputy Barnaby Joyce to discuss the current predicament facing dairy farmers recently.

MG was represented at the meeting by chairman Phil Tracy and directors and staff Ken Jones, Natalie Akers, Mike Ihlein, David Mallinson and Fiona Smith.

Mr Tracy said MG was grateful for the opportunity to meet with the most senior levels of government and discuss the challenges facing the sector.

“The meeting was very constructive and open.

We were pleased the government has remained focused on doing everything it can to assist the dairy industry,” he said.

Hazel Park MG supplier and board hopeful Kelvin Jackson said any time get MG can get in front of government to talk about issues is always positive.

He said while it is probably too early to know what the outcome of the meeting might be, his understanding is more work may have been done as to what help, if any, the government intends to give MG. “The issues are substantial, the current milk price is below the cost of production and money has to be paid back. MG is dealing with a whole range of issues that affect farmers,” he said.

“There is no shortage of issues.”

Mr Tracy said the PM wanted to understand the background to last season’s farmgate milk price reduction, the circumstances behind the introduction of the milk supply support package and the potential for a lift in the milk price this season.

“The PM and deputy PM expressed their view that MG should do everything within its power to reduce the financial burden of the milk supply support package recoupment – something both the board and management are committed to achieving,” he said.

Mr Jackson said it was “imperative” MG does all it can to reduce the burden of the package on farmers.

“What it needs to do is pull costs out of the business and put savings towards the package and reduce the burden on farmers,” he said.

“The company has to wear some of the pain, as well as the farmers, but it is all on the farmers at the moment and it is not their fault.”

Mr Jackson said MG needs to be a bit more proactive when dealing with issues facing farmers.

“It needs to help as many of its suppliers get through this difficult time as it can,” he said.

The Federal Government last week announced a new inquiry into the Australian dairy industry to improve transparency and fairness for farmers.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien welcomed the inquiry announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources Barnaby Joyce in Melbourne, saying it would get to the bottom of the current crisis affecting suppliers in Gippsland.

“This inquiry, led by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), will closely examine all aspects of the industry to try and ensure the current situation is not repeated,” Mr O’Brien said.

Mr O’Brien said the inquiry was separate to a current ACCC investigation examining whether milk companies acted unfairly when they slashed prices earlier this year.

“The inquiry will look at contract provisions that have enabled this current ‘clawback’, that is hurting all of our local suppliers, to occur,” he said.

“It will also look at the issues around the impact of local and international milk prices on profitability and examine competition and bargaining matters.”

Mr O’Brien said the new investigation would get underway in November, and is expected to report back to government in the second half of 2017.

Further information including its terms of reference will be made available at www.accc.gov.au/ agriculture shortly.

Backed by its recent award as finalist in the Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC), Best Body Repairer and only Gippsland finalist, the business is now the winner of Services – Trade and Construction category in the Bendigo Bank Gippsland Business Awards.

With its highly qualified staff of eight full-time, vehicles are repaired to vehicle manufacturers’ specifications only, with 100 percent correct repair method using only genuine brand parts and utilising latest certified green stamp technologies, diagnostic fault discovery and safety restraint system equipment.

With the business growing rapidly and currently transitioning into an environmentally responsible vehicle body repair business in an industry traditionally not, CPK McLaren MotorBody is definitely a leader in its industry.

The Gala Presentation Dinner was held in Traralgon on Friday, August 26, and showcased the best businesses throughout the seven Gippsland shires.

Standout performers: Craig and Pam McLaren of CPK McLaren MotorBody, Leongatha, celebrate their win in the Gippsland Business Awards.

Weed program grows THE South Gippsland Shire Council roadside weed management program treated an extra 550 kilometres of roadside in 2015-16 compared to 2014-15.

In 2015-16, the council treated 857 kilometres, along 199 roads, which is around half of the shire’s rural road network.

The cost of the program was also significantly decreased last year, thanks to council performing the job, rather than hiring contractors.

Council biodiversity supervisor Chris Rankin said completing the job in house also gives the council more flexibility, such as the ability to respond to landholder requests.

“Which is great,” he said.

In 2016-17, the program has a budget of $88,861, of which $45,935 is provided through a State Government grant.

Mr Rankin said this is the final year of the current funding program from the State Government.

“To date, we have not received any information in relation to the funding from 2017 onwards,” he said.

“The program could be reduced if the funding is cut or stopped, which would result in an increase in roadside weeds on roads that are currently being treated.”

Cr Don Hill said he was impressed with the growth of the program year on year.

Cr Jeanette Harding said the council “simply doesn’t have enough money” to continue the program at current levels without the State Government funding.

“The State Government is aware of the issue of roadside weed management, so I would like to think there will be a long term commitment,” Mr Rankin said.

For the current weed season, the aim is to treat a significant proportion of the remaining untreated road network.

“We will also aim to continue to maintain low infestation levels on roadsides already treated,” Mr Rankin said.

“Steps will also be taken to obtain clarification from the State Government about future roadside weed control funding.”

NBN expands to Wonthaggi, Venus Bay AROUND 6300 premises in Wonthaggi and Venus Bay will soon be enjoying the benefits of NBN broadband, McMillan MP Russell Broadbent said recenlty.

About 3800 premises in Wonthaggi recently gained access to the NBN, with the same number again to be connected in early 2017.

In Venus Bay, construction of the National Broadband Network is now underway, which will see 2500 premises connected soon.

“The NBN will open up a range of new opportunities for businesses, allow students to

learn and engage with classmates in virtual classrooms, and make it easier for residents in Wonthaggi and Venus Bay to stay in touch with family and friends online,” he said.

“High-speed broadband is the essential infrastructure of the twenty first century, and the NBN will provide the platform to deliver a range of economic and social benefits to residents in Wonthaggi and Venus Bay. “Businesses in Wonthaggi and Venus Bay will be more productive as the NBN enables access to new online services like cloud-based accounting software. Students will be able to participate in immersive learning experiences, from their classroom or at home. And

mums and dads will be able to take care of everyday tasks like accessing government services or paying bills quickly and easily online.”

The Federal Government is rolling out high speed broadband across Australia, with every home and business in Australia to be able to connect to the NBN by 2020.

“More than 70,000 homes and businesses across Australia are signing up to the NBN every single month, and there are already 11,052 premises in electorate experiencing the benefits of the NBN,” Mr Broadbent said.

More information on how to connect to the NBN is available at www.nbnco.com.au

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public notice

TOURISM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Destination Gippsland is seeking expressions of interest for appointment to our voluntary, skills-based Board of Directors.

A whole-of-region view and the ability to think strategically and create value for tourism stakeholders are essential.

For further information please visit www.destinationgippsland.com.au, and download the Expression of Interest form; or contact our Company Secretary, Helen Rose via email helen@destinationgippsland.com.au; or phone 03-5156 1303.

Applications close 5pm Wednesday 5th October 2016.

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We are seeking an

Experienced Motor Mechanic (Marine training preferred but not essential) We are a well-known established Marine Sales and Service Outlet situated on the Bass Coast at Inverloch.

Our Service department offers an extensive range of services including: Full boat fit outs, trailer repairs, Outboard ,stern drive and Water Vehicle servicing and repairs.

We are looking for a reliable motivated person to join our team .

A current Driver’s Licence is essential.

If you believe you have the right skills and attitude for this role please apply.

Direct all enquires to Shane, sales@inverlochmarine.com.au

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Assistant Director and Diploma Qualified Staff The service Yarram Early Learning is a community based, purpose built centre located at the Yarram Hub. This integrated service provides long day care, kindergarten, before and after school and vacation care for up to 72 children a day.

What we offer • Supportive team environment • A busy and exciting centre • Above award wages conditional on experience and qualifications • Friendly and skilled educators • Professional development opportunities • Career progression • Immediate start is available Please contact Director Lynne Heron for further information or for the Key Selection Criteria via email, yarramelc@gmail.com or on (03) 5182 5190.

APPLY NOW!!

TENDERS Frozen & Prepared Meals Tenders are invited for the supply of frozen & prepared meals to Gippsland Southern Health Service. Contract period for one year from 24th October 2016 to 22nd October 2017.

Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Tenders are invited for the supply of fresh fruit & vegetables to Gippsland Southern Health Service. Contract period for one year from 24th October 2016 to 22nd October 2017.

Tender specifications can be obtained by emailing your interest to peter.vanhamond@gshs.com.au All tenders must be marked either “Tender – Frozen & Prepared Meals” or “Tender – Fresh Fruit & Vegetables” and forwarded by email to tender.submission@gshs.com.au or via mail to: Mr Mark Johnson Chief Executive Officer Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953 Tenders are to be submitted no later than 5pm Friday 23rd September 2016.

Business Development Consultant Leongatha Are you a Sales Professional?

Do you want a career where you make the difference?

Do you believe in equality for everyone?

As a sales professional you will build strong business relationships and be happy representing people with a disability.

Work Solutions Gippsland is an employment agency assisting people with disabilities or barriers to employment become valued employees in the mainstream workforce.

As a Business Development Consultant you will be responsible for all areas of employer engagement, marketing, job creation and the promotion of Work Solutions Gippsland within the Business community.

For a 5 minute telephone discussion about this role call Daryl on 5173 1600.

OPTUS

Notification of a proposal to co-locate Optus equipment at the existing telecommunication facility located at 113 Canterbury Rd (Rubbish Tip) VENUS BAY VIC 3956.

Optus plans to install telecommunications equipment on the existing telecommunications facility located at the property address of 113 Canterbury Rd (Rubbish Tip) VENUS BAY VIC 3956.

1. The proposed installation will consist of a new mounting frame for three (3) new panel antenna to be attached to the existing telecommunications tower.

2. The addition of fifteen (15) remote radio units behind the proposed antenna.

3. The installation of one (1) parabolic antenna and mount.

4. The installation of ancillary equipment including trays, cables, diplexers needed for establishing a telecommunications facility.

5. The installation of an Optus equipment shelter at the base of the monopole inside the existing compound.

6. Optus regards the proposed installation as a Low-impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-impact Facilities) Determination 1997 ("The Determination") based on the description above.

Further information can be obtained from Daly International by emailing gbazeley@dalyinternational.com.au or 03 9628 5300. Or by going to www.rfnsa.com.au and typing in RFNSA No. 3956002.

Written submissions (email accepted) should be sent to: Daly International, Level 10 601 Bourke Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 by the 14 SEPTEMBER 2016

A CASUAL POSITION exists at

Browns Fertilisers is an established business, servicing farmers in Gippsland for over 30 years.

We are seeking the services of a Spreader Driver at our Leongatha Depot.

SPREADER DRIVER Full Time Position

Ideally with Heavy Combination Truck Licence as well as spreading experience and a working understanding of farming.

Salary commensurate with experience, but all applications encouraged.

Applications close: 2nd September 2016 Applications and enquiries to: Stuart McNaughton: 0407 301 380 PO Box 367 Leongatha Vic 3953 Email: smcnaughton@brownsfert.com.au

EZYAS CAR WASH LEONGATHA for a

CLEANER With some maintenance experience

Enq: 0438 823 295 Email: robsue@nex.net.au

MILKER and

FARM HAND required PHONE 0427 563 560

Internal Auditor Are you looking for an opportunity to jump on board the food boom into Asia? Well here is an opportunity to join an Australian dairy company that manufactures infant formula, milk powders and dairy ingredients for sale throughout Australia and Asia!

Reporting to the Quality System Supervisor, the Internal Auditor is responsible for the overall auditing of the quality systems and processes.

This position assumes primary responsibility for: • Monitoring Operational compliance with pre-requisite programs.

• Coordinating external, internal and customer audits, including Kosher and Halal audits.

• Following up non compliances as identified by the quality system audits.

To be successful for the position we require a person with: • A qualification as an Internal Auditor • Knowledge in the development and implementation of HACCP based systems • Ability to understand and practice the accreditation processes of external authorities (ISO, AQIS, DFSV, NATA, NASAA) • Excellent organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail • Extensive knowledge of IT Systems: Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly business in Korumburra then apply via email to: jobs@burrafoods.com.au or by post to: Burra Foods Pty Ltd PO Box 379, Korumburra 3950 Applications close: 5th September 2016

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LEONGATHA COMMUNITY HOUSE INC.

CO-ORDINATOR Permanent Part-time (30 hrs per week)

Apply in writing with resumĂŠ by 3pm Friday 2 September 2016 to 16 Bruce Street, Leongatha 3953 or email to ofďŹ ce@leongathacommunityhouse.org.au Further information available Phone 5662 3962

meetings Leongatha Basketball Association

Annual General Meeting Wednesday, September 14

meetings Leongatha Agricultural Recreation Reserve Committee of Management MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 7.30pm at the Leongatha Croquet Club

Horn Street, Leongatha All enquiries to: leongatha.basketball@ gmail.com

All members of the public welcome to attend Contact Frank Dekker 5668 5285

public notice

Small Business Financial Counsellor The Rural Financial Counselling Service in Gippsland has been provided with funds to employ a small business ďŹ nancial counsellor (SBFC) to assist small businesses experiencing ďŹ nancial difďŹ culty as a result of the dairy industry downturn.

The SBFC will provide a free, conďŹ dential and independent service to eligible small businesses by analysing their ďŹ nancial circumstances, identifying their ďŹ nancial and business options then assisting them to implement an agreed improvement plan.

Skills and QualiďŹ cations â&#x20AC;˘ Diploma of Community Services (Financial Counselling) OR a relevant business, commerce or counselling qualiďŹ cation (or combination). â&#x20AC;˘ Current unrestricted driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence. â&#x20AC;˘ Conversant with a range of small business enterprises that exist in the region.

Employment Conditions â&#x20AC;˘ The position is full time and preferably based in West, South or Central Gippsland. â&#x20AC;˘ Salary up to $70,000 depending on qualiďŹ cations and experience, plus superannuation.

Fringe beneďŹ t salary package beneďŹ ts also negotiable. â&#x20AC;˘ At this stage, RFCSV-G is offering a twelve month Employment Agreement.

Information, key responsibilities and selection criteria are available from the Executive OfďŹ cer, Peter Jennings; phone 0428 230 444 OR email eorfcsvg@bigpond.com Applications close Thursday 8th September 2016.

Supported by the Victorian Government.

DIVISION 1 NURSES CASUAL â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GENERAL PRACTICE Located in Cowes, Leongatha, San Remo and Wonthaggi we are separate GP clinics, part of the Medical & Aged Care Group. We have a strong commitment to providing the very best medical care and pride ourselves on our principles of inclusiveness and professional development.

We seek enthusiastic, bright, and dynamic people who thrive under pressure, have a strong desire for professional growth and can work closely with our team of GPs and Allied Health Professionals.

The nursing roles will incorporate both treatment room services and Chronic Disease Management.

Essential Criteria: â&#x20AC;˘ Current AHPRA Registration â&#x20AC;˘ Experience and thorough knowledge of Care Plans and Health Assessments â&#x20AC;˘ Previous experience in General Practice â&#x20AC;˘ High competence in working with computers and IT systems â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent communication and time management skills â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to multi task â&#x20AC;˘ Willingness to travel to the different clinics Tasks include, but are not limited to: â&#x20AC;˘ Triage â&#x20AC;˘ Immunisations â&#x20AC;˘ Wound care â&#x20AC;˘ Infection control â&#x20AC;˘ Chronic Disease Management â&#x20AC;˘ Stock maintenance and ordering â&#x20AC;˘ Management of recall and reminder systems If you are passionate about health care weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d love to hear from you.

Please email your CV by 12th September 2016 to: kbenson@longstreetfm.com.au

for sale

CHAINSAWS

AGM

7pm SCORPION PARK Leongatha Town Cricket rooms

public notice

for sale

TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF MEAT & SMALL GOODS Tenders are invited for the supply of meat and small goods to Gippsland Southern Health Service. Contract period for six months from 3rd October 2016 to 31st March 2017.

Tender speciďŹ cations can be obtained by emailing your interest to niraj.edwards@gshs.com.au All tenders must be marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tender â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Meat & Small Goodsâ&#x20AC;? and forwarded by email to tender.submission@gshs.com.au or via mail to: Mr Mark Johnson Chief Executive OfďŹ cer Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953 Tenders are to be submitted no later than 5pm Friday 9th September 2016.

Branch Libraries We are seeking customer-focussed

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WGRLC is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children.

We stock the largest range of chainsaws in South Gippsland, including - Stihl, McCulloch and Husqvarna

from $199

Professional repairs and services to all makes of chainsaws.

We also have a large range of secondhand chainsaws available.

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

38870

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Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, LEONGATHA Ph: 5662 2028 L.M.C.T. 2714

ANTIQUE furniture and collectables. Table and chairs, wardrobes, desks, etc. Ph: 0428598262.

FIREWOOD - local messmate/stringy bark, cut/split, delivery available. 2 cubic metres $200, 4 cubic metres $400, 6 cubic metres $600, 10 cubic metres $900. Ph: 0437-176187.

FIREWOOD: Split red gum, premium split red gum (small), ironbark hardwood mix. Pick up or delivered. Loaded and sold by weight. Utes, trailers or load your own boot. Ask about our shared delivery cost. 20kg bags to go.

EFTPOS available.

Open 7 days. Corner Charity Lane & SG Hwy, Foster. 5682-1508.

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175.

HAY for sale. Top quality vetch oaten straw.

Feed test available.

For delivered price ring Greg 0429-822544.

HAY for sale, Shedded 5x4 rolls, netwrapped November 2015 pasture hay in the Yarram area, 110 available, $88 inc.

GST loaded. 0428795647.

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garage sales

birthday rememberance

HAY for sale: Pea hay and lucerne hay.

Expressions of interest in new season vetch hay. Contact Joe 0429138748.

GARAGE SALE

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.

$27.50 GARAGE SALE KIT

marriage celebrant

KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $33.00)

PAM HERRALD

SWAP CARDS for sale.

Ph: 5664-7321.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 5681-2261.

livestock

PULLETS Wednesday, Sept 14 Commercial crossbreds.

Vaccinated.

12wk (Isa Brown Black X) $17 Available from Elders Past., Leongatha

11am Phone 5662 3523

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;STARâ&#x20AC;? can help you promote your event with our

â&#x20AC;˘ 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs â&#x20AC;˘ Garage Sale Tips (dos and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ts) â&#x20AC;˘ Sheet of Price Stickers â&#x20AC;˘ Star Carry Bag

Total package valued at $41 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classiďŹ eds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement

in memoriam

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

PICKERSGILL - Bert.

15.2.1921 - 4.9.2007 We miss you every day Dad. Love Jo, Mark, Kasey and family, Liam and Heidi. xxxx As I looked at the sky of stars I heard you whisper and say â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m never far from you my child, Through sunshine and stormy days.â&#x20AC;?

Through tears I think of the last nine years Many seasons have come and gone.

Changes have happened here and there For me, nine years seems so long.

I miss you Dad when the sky is blue, And when the waves crash across the sand.

I miss you when the clouds bring rainâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; And when the wind sweeps across the land.

From memories of you I gain my strength You always taught me to believe I heard you whisper on the wind today â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m always here with you; never do I leave.â&#x20AC;?

Sometimes â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;nearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; seems so far away - Love Jo. x

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to order now (Brian Larkin Poultry)

BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

TRULINE post rammer.

Ph: 0419-155360.

GARAGE SALE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3 7.30am - 1pm 1585 South Gippsland Highway MEENIYAN Moving Sale Everything must go!

Furniture, household and shed items

Want to work for a great supportive team part of a larger reputable organisation?

Below is a current vacancy at Strzelecki House Aged Care Facility:

COOK Part Time shifts; to work Monday and Tuesday plus relieving Successful applicants will possess: â&#x20AC;˘ Aged Care cooking experience is an advantage â&#x20AC;˘ A minimum of a Cert 4 in commercial cookery / preferably be trade qualiďŹ ed â&#x20AC;˘ Competencies in HLTFS 207C, HLTFS 309C, HLTFS 310C or state equivalent â&#x20AC;˘ Knowledge of relevant regulatory bodies, legislative requirements including local council and state government â&#x20AC;˘ Sound knowledge of texture, modiďŹ ed food and ďŹ&#x201A;uid Applications to: Alison Snell â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Facility Manager 27 Giles Street, Mirboo North VIC 3871 mirboonorthfm@acsagroup.com.au *All applicants must provide evidence of their right to work in Australia and a valid National Police check* Please note: Only successful candidates will be contacted

HUMPHREY - Mark.

Remembering you with love on your 40th birthday.

Love Mum, Dad, Sharee, Jodie, Daniel, Aleisha and Krystal.

5662 2553 0438 097 181

Wendy Rutjens

Weddings ~ Funerals ~ Namings

0429 688 123 e: rutjenswendy@gmail.com

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

Email your adverts to The Star ads@thestar.com.au

deaths BARNS Ashley Davidson.

Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital on August 23, 2016.

Dearly loved husband of Marion.

Good mate and dad of Stuart and Sandy.

Adored Grandpa of Sierra, Angus, Takara and Kyran.

Fought bravely, and will be forever in our hearts.

CHALLIS - Bruce (Blue Gum).

Passed away peacefully at Cooinda Village, Benalla on August 27, 2016 aged 90 years.

Late of Leongatha.

Dearly loved husband of Eva (dec).

Loving father of Greg and Marion, Chris and Carmen, Amanda and Deb, Ken and Jenny.

Much loved Pop of Ben and Mez, Emma and Jason, Prue and Brett, Lachlan, Nicole and Matt, Carly and Johno, Nicole and James, Grant, Vanessa (dec), Josh and Bengi, and Eryn.

Great Pop of Eva, Oliver and Jobie; Lucinda and Max; Thomas, Jack and Ava; Zoe; Ned; and Angus.

10 runs short of his first Century.

Please see Herald Sun for funeral details.

COSSON Henry â&#x20AC;&#x153;Harryâ&#x20AC;?.

Aged 91 years.

Late of Leongatha and Cranbourne.

Passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 28, 2016.

Much loved husband of Daisy, married 70 years.

Dearly loved dad of Margaret and Lance, Judith and John, Chas and Shirley and Arthur.

Loved Pa of Paul, Shannon and Corey; Andrew; Tony and Mathew.

Resting till Jesus returns

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deaths HILLIAR Henry Thomas.

12.3.1926 - 24.8.2016 Late of Mirboo.

Dearly loved husband of Mardie for 70 years.

Father of Judith, good friend of John, Robert and Anne, Jennifer and Max, Rhonda (dec) and Michael, friend of Chris, John and Karen.

Grandad of 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Proud of his flock.

Dearly loved son of the late Hugh and Jean Hilliar.

Dearest brother of Norma Tuck and Helen Langenberg.

Caring and interested uncle to his nieces and nephew.

We will all miss him.

HOGAN Dennis Phillip.

03.08.56 to 26.08.16 Much loved father to Sarah and Brett, fatherin-law to Nadine and partner of Milena.

Youngest son of Leo and Beat (both dec), brother of Evelyn, Allan, Greg, Colin and Kathy.

Adored and fun loving uncle and great uncle of many.

You will be greatly missed by all.

HOGAN Dennis Phillip.

Loving father to Sarah and Brett.

Loving partner to Milena.

Loving brother to Evelyn, Allan, Greg, Colin and Kathy.

Loving friend to all.

Den, we’ll be seeing you with a Crownie, burnt steak and your “up to no good” smile.

LANDRY - Don. Leongatha South CFA regret the passing of founding member, CFA life member, National Medal recipient and ex Captain Don Landry.

Our deepest sympathy goes to the Landry family.

funerals COSSON - A Funeral Service to honour the life of Harry will be held at the Cumulus Chapel, Bunurong Memorial Park, 790 Frankston - Dandenong Road, Dandenong South on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 11.30am.

Burial to follow.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to BaptCare Peninsula View Community.

HILLIAR - A Service to celebrate the life of Mr Henry Thomas Hilliar will be held at the Mirboo North Football Clubrooms on Wednesday, August 31, 2016 commencing at 11am.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Mirboo North Lawn Cemetery.

CFA CEO hears volunteers’ concerns FRANCIS Diver, the new government appointed CEO of the Country Fire Authority, addressed 68 volunteers in the Leongatha Fire Station last Wednesday night.

Ms Diver spoke about the controversial paid Firefighters Unions Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

Ms Diver defended the actions of the new government appointed CFA board, that contentiously approved the government endorsed EBA recently.

She argued the decision needed to be accepted and the organisation should move forward.

She also acknowledged the agreement

was not perfect, but was the best that could be achieved.

Many of those present were not happy with her position, and she was given many heated questions and comments.

The meeting was organised by the local branch of the Volunteer Fire Brigades of Victoria (VFBV), the association that represents volunteer firefighters around the state.

When the CFA board decided to sign this agreement, the VFBV went to the Victorian Supreme Court to get a trial into the many issues volunteers have with the agreement. The Supreme Court agreed, ordering the EBA be suspended until the issues can be addressed in a trial which is scheduled late in September.

funerals HOGAN - A Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Dennis Phillip Hogan will be held at the Grandstand Complex, Leongatha Recreation Reserve, Roughead Street, Leongatha on Thursday, September 1, 2016 commencing at 11am.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.

Andrew Ford, the CEO of the VFBV, spoke to the meeting after Ms Diver.

Ms Diver had insisted Mr Ford not be present during her address, so he waited in another room, until she left.

He briefed the gathering on what had happened over the last four months leading to the Supreme Court trial listed for September 22.

EBA issues that volunteers take exception to are: • erosion of the CFA’s chief officer’s ability to manage the organisation; • the union will be able to veto how volunteers work within the CFA; • the EBA seeks to change the positions and roles of staff who support volunteers; and some clauses will breach the CFA Act, including consultation rights of volunteers.

Mr Ford said taking legal action was not something the association has taken lightly, but after the sacking of the previous CFA board,

Informing locals: addressing volunteer firefighters at the Leongatha Fire Station were District 9 Volunteer Fire Brigades of Victoria executive and CEO. From left, vice president Janet Auchterlonie, state councillor Robert Auchterlonie, secretary Amy Barbeler, CEO Andrew Ford (VFBV CEO), state councillor John Austin and president Brian Brewer. forced resignations of the Emergency Services Minister Jane Garrett, CFA CEO Lucinda Nolan and chief officer Joe Buffone, only the VFBV was left to defend volunteer firefighters’ rights.

Mr Ford also talked about the recently released Federal Government’s changes to the Fairwork Australia Act, which would protect Volunteers Emergency Services workers, of which there are 250,000

around Australia.

The meeting strongly endorsed the actions of the VFBV, with both a motion of support and donating to the Valuing Volunteers Support Fund, which the association has set up to fund

this and other actions.

This fund is open for contributions from the general community.

Details are on the VFBV’s website, or people can speak to their local brigades.

Wilsons Prom faces rising litter levels Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

Paul & Margaret Beck Proprietors

Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Scott and Sharon Anderson With care & dignity we serve South Gippsland and Phillip Island Main Office: WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH 5672 1074 176-178 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 Fax: 5672 1747 email: randm33@bigpond.net.au PHILLIP ISLAND 5952 5171 15 Warley Avenue, Cowes 3922 (by appointment only) Pre-paid & pre-arranged funeral plans available CARING & PERSONAL 24 HOUR SERVICE www.handleyandandersonfunerals.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

LITTER at Wilsons Promontory National Park has become a serious problem and Parks Victoria is taking action with the community’s help.

Working alongside Friends of the Prom and a dedicated group of volunteers, Parks Victoria is attempting to clean Cotters Beach – which has become one of the worst areas for littering – as well as establish where the litter comes from and how to stop it.

All litter collected by the volunteers at the Prom is entered into a nationwide database that helps in understanding the larger landscape

approach of the type of plastic rubbish ending up on beaches along the Australian coastline.

The database is operated by the Tangaroa Blue Foundation, a notfor-profit organisation dedicated to the removal and prevention of marine debris in Australian oceans.

“Plastic pollution both in our oceans and on our beaches is a significant problem, and unfortunately Wilsons Promontory National Park is not exempt,” Parks Victoria ranger Tamara Vekich said.

“The data we contribute from Cotters Beach at the Prom can help in developing a better picture of the litter flows and movements and to ultimately de-

Park focus: volunteers with Friends of the Prom sort through litter collected from Cotters Beach at Wilsons Promontory that will be entered into a nationwide database to determine its source. velop solutions to stop the flow of litter at the source.”

Community members interested in volun-

teering with the project can contact the team at Tidal River Information Centre on 8427 2122 or email Ms Vekich on ta-

mara.vekich@parks.vic. gov.au. Volunteers meet once a month, generally on the last Thursday or Friday.

South Gippsland lures rising doctor GIPPSLAND has left a lasting impact on one Monash medical student.

After a previous year-long placement in the region, Rachael Shirlow has opted to return to South Gippsland for her six-week surgical rotation as a fifth year student.

“I had gotten to know the GP anaesthetists really well,” she said.

“They would get me to do drips and airways and assist wherever practical. I also gained valuable experience in suturing and they really helped to talk me through things.”

During her first Gippsland placement, Ms Shirlow shared a house in Leongatha with fellow students. Between them, they rotated through a series of GP placements across the region, as well as shorter intensive pro-

grams in the areas of community psychiatry, women’s health and paediatrics.

Ms Shirlow also rediscovered her love for soccer and joined the local soccer team, Leongatha Knights. The team went on to win the South Gippsland League grand final that year.

Her initial placement in the Gippsland area, however, was a complete surprise to her. After moving from NSW, Ms Shirlow had established herself in Melbourne – where she spent her first three years studying medicine – so the Gippsland allocation was somewhat unexpected.

“What really contributed to the ease of the transition for me was the Monash Rural Health group in South Gippsland,” she said.

“It is so organised, the tutors were so friendly and the orientation was very welcoming and relaxed so the nine of us stu-

dents placed in South Gippsland – between Leongatha, Foster and Wonthaggi – were able to quickly get to know one another.”

In addition to the level of support students experience in a smaller environment, Ms Shirlow also explained how the extra opportunities for practical experience contribute to Gippsland’s appeal.

“We absolutely had more opportunities than our metro-based counterparts,” she Shirlow said of her previous experience.

“The ratio of students to teachers is less so it is actually a lot more engaged and interactive than sitting in a lecture with 100 people. There is a general feeling of being valued.”

After learning hands on in South Gippsland, Ms Shirlow intends to return to rural country areas to practice medicine upon graduation.

Return to Gippsland: Monash medical student Rachel Shirlow plans to return to South Gippsland after spending a year-long placement in the region in 2015.

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Leongatha bowls WEDNESDAY, August 24 saw the club’s monthly triples in action and the winners were Steve Graham (s), Bill Massier and Arthur Newsome with three wins, a draw plus 14.

Close second: the runner up in the Wednesday winter bowls at Inverloch was the team of Allan Johnstone, Cynthia Hensley, Carol Waters and Marg Griffin.

Inverloch bowls INVERLOCH’S last Wednesday winter bowls was played in triples and fours.

The usual format of two games of 12 ends was played.

There were two teams that won both games so it was down to points to determine the winners.

On 33 points, the runners up were Allan Johnstone, Marg Griffin, Carol Waters and Cynthia Hensley.

With two points more, congratulations to Malcolm Scott, John Sutcliffe, Terry Seaward and Mike Yates.

Sunday marked the final game of the winter bowls season.

Inverloch played two bowls triples for two games of 15 ends.

There were three teams that won both games all recording 38 points.

With 22 shots up, well done to Peter Dalmau, Mike Applin and Norm Hughes.

Runners up with 30 shots up were Allan Johnstone, John Thornton and Mike Yates.

With a fabulous total of 40 shots up was the winning team of Brian Phillipson, Rob Howard and Cynthia Hensley.

The club would like to thank the match committee for organising and running a very successful winter bowls season.

Runners-up were Paul Griffiths (s), Tommy Handorf and Jane O’Donohue with three wins plus 10.

The best last game went to B. Snooks (s), Keith March and Rodger Balmont with plus 16.

Sponsor for the day was Landmark and the club thanks it for its valued support.

Saturday, August 27 saw Great effort: Mike Yates, Allan Johnstone and John Thornton the social bowls in action were runners up at the last winter bowls at Inverloch. with an event called ‘Mix and Mingle’.

A short game of bowls will folEvery week numbers were in the The winners were Jeff high twenties with several days tip- low. Names on the sheet provided if ping over the 40 bowlers mark. playing. Uniform, please.

Sausage rolls and mini chicken All members are asked to check pies awaited hungry bowlers after the the noticeboard as there are notices THIS week was a games thanks to Cynthia Hensley and about upcoming Saturday and TuesPam Sutcliffe. little better attended day Pennant practice games.

There will be no organised games There is a Saturday Pennant prac- as the club welcomed on Wednesday, August 31, or Thurs- tice game at Wonthaggi on Septemback Jeanette and day, September 1. ber 3 and a Tuesday Pennant practice Russel. Grady after The match committees are getting against Leongatha on September 6. ready for the summer season and will little break away in The ladies section meeting will be have a week off in preparation. the sun.

The official opening of the club held on Wednesday, September 7, to There were 13 members for the summer season will be held fill several vacant positions and dis- at the hall, which made three cuss any issues for the coming sumon Sunday, September 4. teams of three and a team of Starting at noon, a light lunch will mer season. four playing two games of 10 Members’ night is back on Friday ends. be served before the rolling of the first jack and bowl of the season by with the jackpot growing larger as no With the teams sorted, the club champions Carol Hughes and winner has been present when their players commenced combat and got on with having some number came up.

Mick Bowman.

Mardan indoor bowls

• Wonthaggi Table Tennis

Ponged are looking good A RESERVE table tennis team “Ponged” (Nick Gilmore, Beau Allamby, Monique Sprosson) had a close 5-4 win last week to keep their place in the four.

They were up against Dmack (Kenzi Gardner, Dale Orchard, Matthew Wang) and it was a thriller right from the start. Monique is a new player this season and surprised by winning both of her singles to give Ponged a head start.

At four all the decider was won by Nick and Beau in the second doubles against Kenzi and Dale.

A Grade completed the first round of this season last week. Mustangs (Justin Licis, Kenzi Gardner) hit the top spot with a percentage lead over Audi (Andrew

Donohue, Steve Anstey). 11 year old Beau Allamby has been promoted to A Grade.

Morninton Veterans Championships Congratulations to Michael Ede and Case deBondt for significant wins in 0/65, 0/70, 0/75 and 0/80 singles events. All Wonthaggi veteran players competing did well.

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.

Ponged: Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association’s team with the play on words name, from left, Nick Gilmore, Monique Sprosson and Beau Allamby had a close win last week to keep the team’s place in the A Reserve top four. ton (undefeated), Brad Scott 4(13), Nancy Pattinson 4(13) .

B Grade Indestructable.............. 12 9 (19)

The Ones ...................... 8 11 (19) Mean Machine ............. 8 9 (20) Butterfly ....................... 4 7 (18) Porsche .......................... 4 6 (16)

Fury ............................... 0 5 (12) Leading players: Jack Duff, Malachy O’Flynn (undefeated).

• Leongatha badminton

Magpies’ final swoop AFTER an indifferent season, the Magpies have saved their best until last by defeating top side the Bombers.

You could not wipe the smile from Alan McEachern’s face after the glorious win and to top off Alan’s night, he also won the raffle.

Excellent matches were also played by Nigel Grimes and Simon Perks but the hero of this memorable up-

set was Karsten Krohn and club officials will be keen to get Karsten in a permanent position next season.

For the shell shocked Bombers, Jim Newton was a solid contributor and Tim Bright had a good singles win after battling with the flu in previous weeks.

The Tigers barely gave a purr in their devastating loss to the well drilled Saints combination. Roger Callister filling in was gallant for the Tigers as was Leanne

fun with a small portion of seriousness on the side.

Vito continued his run of good luck and skill whilst guiding his team to play some remarkable bowls; in particular Denyse Menzies, who played probably the best bowls she has ever played

since taking up the game.

Cliff and his team also played well with Russel playing freely with no pressure as the lead.

It has to be said that despite their hard fought determination to do well, the other teams merely made up the numbers and assisted the others with their bad luck and unfortunate mishaps.

However, at the end of the night everyone had a good time and a few laughs along the way, but the night belonged to the following: Runner up with two wins and 11 ends: Russell and Jeanette Grady with Cliff Smith (S).

Winners with two wins and 14 ends: Bert Bright, Denyse Menzies and Vito Serafino (S).

The club thanked everyone who turned out.

TIDES

Ladders A Grade Mustangs .................... 16 17 (88) Audi ............................ 16 16 (77) T Model Ford............. 16 16 (72) GTS............................. 12 15 (69) Zephyr ......................... 12 14 (67) Maxima ......................... 8 13 (75) Shelby Cobra (bye) ....... 4 13 (66) Leading player: Justin Licis, 11(47), Bruce Harmer 11(44).

A Reserve Better than the Best... 12 17 (63) The Best........................ 8 15 (50) Ponged .......................... 8 14 (52) Incredibles.................... 4 12 (49) Jetty Jumpers................. 4 11 (42) DMack........................... 0 12 (45) Leading player: Archie Pax-

Pendergast and Jo Runciman with 56 points, second was John Richards with 46 points and third John Turner and Janice Sing, both with 42 points.

The club’s official opening day will be Saturday, September 3 commencing at 1pm, and it is uniform.

The club’s opening dinner night is Friday, September 16 with a 6.30pm start. Please if you are attending ensure you place your name on the list located outside the match committee room in the clubhouse.

Tueday, September 13 will be the first of the pennant season’s practice starting at 10.30am.

Until the next report, Good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Wilkinson who again we hope will play permanently next season.

The Saints look like a well oiled machine and could go deep into the finals with Steve Johnson and Gail Beer in beautiful touch at the moment. The key to the Saints’success hangs with that old warhorse Dominic O’Brien, they need him to fire and lift his work rate on the backhand side.

In the final match for analysis the Hawks were

again too strong for the Eagles, Mike Timpano doing his best to lift the Eagles but to no avail, Gary McGrath and Arthur Grabham were too steady and Ian Cole was again awesome all night.

A special mention must go to Ken Griffiths for his rapid improvement in such a short time. Ken is really getting the hang of the game and nearly won his singles against Brae Byrne from a seemingly hopeless position.

Good luck to all teams in next week’s semi finals.

Results - Round 14 Magpies 5/129 d Bombers 3/115, Saints 5/126 d Tigers 3/100, Hawks 5/135 d Eagles 3/101, Kangaroos - bye.

Ladder Bombers ....................................96 Hawks .......................................93 Saints .........................................73 Eagles ........................................65 Tigers .........................................58 Magpies......................................56 Kangaroos ..................................47

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

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Award or not Heppell is a game changer JAMIN Heppell of Leongatha has reached the semi finals of the Regional Development Victoria Leadership and Innovation Award, and the Federation Training Gippsland Regional Achiever Award in the prestigious Victorian Regional Achievement and Community Awards.

The Federation Training Gippsland Regional Achiever Award is open to residents of the Gippsland Region and applauds local high achievers, unsung heroes and volunteers, acknowledging excellence in their chosen profession or field of endeavour.

It may be academic, career, primary industry, sport, art or a cultural achievement, or someone involved with a regional initiative, project, community organisation or program that deserves recognition.

Jamin was born on June 5 1990 and lived in Leongatha, Gippsland until he was 18.

He moved to Melbourne to pursue tertiary study and has since moved back to Gippsland.

Jamin founded Game Changers Australia in 2012, an organisation that focuses on developing the leadership and resilience of grassroots sports players to create spaces of empowerment and inspiration for young people and to tackle social challenges in grassroots clubs and local communities.

Jamin is very passionate about increasing the self-awareness, leadership capabilities and well-being of young people across Gippsland and has extended his work in to secondary schools through workshop facilitation, leadership camp delivery, and keynote speaking about mental health awareness, positive psychology, authentic leadership, and supporting young people.

Through positive role modelling, hard

Council gives towns a sporting chance

By Brad Lester LEONGATHA, Nyora and Welshpool are closer to benefiting from better sporting facilities.

South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday voted to apply for a total of $300,000 from the State Government’s Sports and Recreation Victoria program towards improving sporting facilities in those towns.

Council will seek $100,000 towards the Leongatha Knights Soccer Club’s lights and pitch upgrade project, and allocate $40,000 if state funding is received.

The lights will be upgraded to 100 lux to meet training standard requirements. The playing surface will be redeveloped, and improvements made to the runoff and pedestrian movement.

Council will apply for $100,000 to the oval development at Nyora Recreation Reserve and if that is received, allocate $55,000.

work, innovation, courage, persistence and confidence Jamin has become a local leader in Gippsland and continues to expand his work.

He works hard, and leverages his strength of bringing talented people together to collectively overcome organisational challenges.

Jamin struggled through depression and anxiety between the ages of 17 to 21 and this serves as a strong motivator for Jamin to share his message of positive mental health and greater self awareness in all young people across Gippsland.

There is limited space in a newspaper and to print all that has been submitted to those judging the nominees in this year’s awards would require four times the space.

The finalists of the awards are determined tomorrow, August 31 and the winners will be announced at a gala dinner on Friday, October 14.

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club

2016 TRV 20m PRONE Pennant The project will entail installing an oval sprinkler system, resurfacing the oval with Santa Anna Section D couch grass, installing a new pumping system and upgrading power.

This will be the second time the Nyora project has been submitted for state funding.

“The recreation reserve at Nyora is desperate to get this grant funding,” Cr Lorraine Brunt said.

Council will seek a further $100,000 to upgrade the stadium floor at the Arthur Sutherland Recreation Reserve at Welshpool.

If that is approved, council will contribute $50,000.

The existing floor will be replaced with a new sprung timber floor and subsurface drainage installed.

Cr Kieran Kennedy said the grants came with a hidden cost, saying the new facilities would have to be maintained and that would cost council in the future.

South Gippsland Bridge Club FRIDAY, August 26, Inverloch Pairs.

Round 13: Lilyd a l e / Wa r b u r t o n 259.001 defeated

by Camberwell - Hawthorn 480.009; Leongatha 478.011 (Bye); Lancefield 478.008 defeated Brunswick 477.017; MCC B 470.009 defeated

by Albury 472.008.

The best shooters for round 13 are Richard Izard (Brunswick), Lindsay Robbins (Brunswick) and David McLay (MCC B) scoring 99.004 each.

Round 14: Albury 487.014 (Bye); Lancefield 480.007 defeated

by Camberwell Hawthorn 484.016;

First were Bron Sund and Jack Kuiper with the superb score of 67.71 percent followed by the very strongly performing pair, John Sullivan and Alan Johnston, with the excellent score of 62.76 percent.

Third were Ken McKenzie and John Sutton, a recent team, with the excellent 62.50.

Tuesday, August 23, Tarwin Lower Pairs.

Faye Rowlands and Pat West were first with the very high score of 67.41 In second with a fine 66.67 (and making the placings for the second time this week) were John Sullivan and Alan Johnston.

Third on 59.26 were Dawn Jolly and Ruth Stevenson.

Monday, August 22, Meeniyan Pairs was won by Susan Ruffin and Jack Kuiper with an outstanding 69 (the score of the week). In second with a strong 59 were Viv Westaway and Ineke De Graaf and third with a solid 50 percent were Sally and Brian Hoskins.

MCC B 477.012 defeated by Leongatha 482.016; Lilydale/ Warburton 282.007 defeated Brunswick 478.015 The best shooter for round 14 is Keith Jackson (Hawthorn) scoring 100.006.

Ladder (Prone) 52 Albury 44 Leongatha 36 Lancefield 32 Brunswick 32 Camberwell Hawthorn 20 MCC B 8 Lilydale/Warburton The club shoots Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the recreation reserve.

Any inquiries, please call Rob Spratt 5664 2358.

Concentration: Tony Vanin looks serious – and he was. He and Peter Dight won the Foster Golf Club Foursomes Championships.

Foster Golf Club THE course is playing well after a couple of drying days but still gets wet quickly.

Tony Vanin and Peter Dight won the coveted SEJ Men’s Foursomes Event last Saturday with a good 78 gross in windy conditions.

Robyn Galloway won the Saturday ladies rolling competition.

With 37 points, Fred Tyers returned to the home club with a win straight up last Tuesday.

Eunice Barnes was drawn out on Friday night for the $800 members draw but was not present to collect the prize.

Another great jam session was enjoyed on Sunday by a good crowd.

Golf results: Tuesday, August 23: Stableford.

Winner: F. Tyers 37 points.

NTP: A. McGrath sixth.

DTL: N. Cooper 35 points and P. Spencer 33 points.

Wednesday, August 24: Two person Ambrose.

Winner: J. Eddy / J. Bacon 67nett.

NTP: M. Blake sixth and J. Bacon 17th.

DTL: R. Knee/ M. Ellis 71 ¼ nett.

Thursday, August 25: Stableford.

Winner: Paul Spencer 41 points.

NTP: sixth Peter Dight.

DTL: Fred Tyers 34 points.

Friday, August 26: Chook Run. Winner: The Clack Man- (C. Gray) 21 points.

NTP: Jake Chaseling.

DTL: Steve Barnes 18 points.

Jake Chaseling 17 points (c/b).

Saturday, August 27: Men’s Foursomes Championships - SEJ Trophy.

Gross and Net winners: Peter Dight and Tony Vanin 78 net 72.

NTPs: fourth A. Naylor, 13th P. McKay and 17th P. Dight.

DTLs: N. Cooper and P. Furborough net 73.

T. Price and A. Naylor nett 75.

Thanks to SEJ for donating the trophies.

Ladies Rolling Competition: Winner: Robyn Galloway 31points.

NTP: Pam Witheridge.

DTL: Pam Witheridge 30 points.

Korumburra volleyball Round 7: A Grade: Giants defeated Warrior (2:1) 25:16, 15:25, 25:8, 12:7; Bugs defeated Saints (3:0) 25:12, 25:12, 25:8; Champions drew Nads (1:1) 25:27, 25:22, 8:9 B Grade: Gems defeated Orsum (3:0) 25:19, 25:21, 25:17; Falcons defeated Knights (3:0) 25:22, 25:7, 25:6; Panthers defeated Hulls Angels (3:0) 2517, 25:17, 25:18; HELP defeated Albatross (3:0) 25:2, 25:10, 25:13.

Juniors: Blue defeated Red 25:11, 17:11; Black defeated White 25:17, 14:12.

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Alberton league junior presentation night LAST Wednesday night the Alberton Rising stars: Matt Holmes sponsor Korumburra Sports and Spinal Clinic with netball RisFootball League juniors held its best and 17 and Under: runner-up best and fairest, ing Stars, from left, Shae Kyle, Alana McRae, Ellie Holmes, Keighley Starrett and Jo Holfairest.

Shae Kyle, winner, Grace McRae.

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Best and Fairest tie

THE Alberton Football Netball League’s vote count and presentation night was held at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on Saturday night in front of a crowd of players, their family and friends, club and league officials and other invited guests who enjoyed dinner as the vote proceeded.

Tied: the trophy holder for the AFNL’s champion player 2016 is held by Tom Cameron who plays for the Fish Creek and Chris Endres who plays for Kilcunda Bass. From left, Tom Cameron with his proud mother and father David and Dawn.

C Grade: from left, best and fairest Amy White (Korumburra Bena) and runner-up Emma Ton (Dalyston).

Own goal: lead goal kicking superstar for the Reserves with 61 goals Fish Creek’s Adam Bright.

All the best: the Alberton Senior football team of the year was announced at the AFNL presentation night at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on Saturday night, back from left, representing Keal Bergles from Kilcunda Bass, Barry Thomas, James Phillips (DWWWW), Ryan Fitzgerald (Kilcunda Bass), Andrew Logan (Stony Creek), Matthew Clark (Foster), Rhett Moor (Foster) and Josh Schelling (Stony Creek), front from left, Ash Snooks (Fish Creek), Ethan Park (Fish Creek), Tom Cameron (Fish Creek - captain), Greg Hoskin (Fish Creek – coach), Chris Endres (Kilcunda Bass), Tom Corry (MDU) and Andrew Logan (Stony Creek).

Reserves: the Reserves best and fairest Peter Harris (MDU) with the Chris Tudor MemoAhead of the rest: outright winner of the A rial Trophy donated by Coral and the late Jim Grade best and fairest Christie Hillberg from Lanigan. the champion Korumburra Bena team.

The stars: the Alberton A Grade netball team of the year of the year was announced at the AFNL presentation night at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on Saturday night, from left, Christie Hillberg (also coach and the league’s 2016 best and fairest, Korumburra Bena), Gemma Dixon (Korumburra Bena), Kimberley Hillberg (Korumburra Bena), Kellie O’Neil Most disciplined: the most disciplined club (Phillip Island), Renee Pilkington (Inverloch Kongwak), Kelsey Buxtyon (Inverloch Kongof 2016 was Inverloch Kongwak. The trophy B Grade: from left, best and fairest Melissa wak) and Tess Angarane (Dalyston), front from left, Jacqui Snooks (Korumburra Bena), was accepted by past president and life mem- Harris (MDU) and runner-up Jaimie-Lee Alyce Abriola (Dalyston) and umpire Kerri Besley (Korumburra Bena.

Jeffs (Korumburra Bena). ber Russell Miller.

Under 16 best and fairest: Joshua Hill.

Junior stars: Jo Holmes, sponsor Korumburra Sports and Spinal Clinic with Rising Star winners, from left, Hugh Suckling 15 and Under: Madison Roberts, best and (April), Will Collins (June) and Jackson Nofairest runner-up, and Irene Thorson best and lan (July). fairest.

Under 18: best and fairest, Owen Straw.

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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha Golf LEONGATHA’S junior program came to the fore on Saturday with youngsters Jessica and Oscar Harry winning the 4BBB Stableford competition with a very good score of 47 points.

Runner up with a score of 45 points was the team of Peter Hobson and Gordon Morrison.

Michael Thomas made short work of the two par fives on the course, being on both the sixth and 18th holes for two.

He missed the putt on the 18th and had to settle for birdie but dropped his putt on the 6th from about six feet for an excellent eagle; great golf Michael.

NTPs were Geoff Maher on the fourth hole, Chris Leaver on the seventh, Greg Welsford on the 14th and Allan Schache on the 16th.

DTL balls were won by the teams of Lynda and Andy Bassett, Jon Smith and Geoff Maher, Barry Hughes and Gary Sharrock, David Barrack and John Fraser, Nick Lafferty and Peter Hartigan, John Dalton and David Child, Robert James and Marie Sands and Andrew Smith and Rita de Bondt.

On Tuesday, 55 golfers contested a Stableford competition in which Grant McRitchie took the A Grade honours with 36 points.

B Grade was taken out by Bert Borg with 33 points in a countback, and Mick Oliver had the best score of the day of 37 points to win C Grade.

NTPs were Bruce Hutton on the fourth hole, Chris Leaver on the seventh, Geoff McDonald on the 14th and Colin Bear on the 16th.

DTL balls were won by David Forbes, John Payne, Geoff McDonald, Allan Edney, Ted Bruinewoud, Jon Smith, Colin Bear, Peter Hobson, John Eabry, Gary Sharrock, Richard Nelson, Colin Martin and Brian Fennessy.

On Thursday, a visitor from Devil Bend Martin Edney showed the locals a clean pair

Meeniyan golf IT was fantastic to see 46 players out on the course over the week.

The course was heavy after the 27 mls of rain then a further seven, making the back nine pretty tough for all players except Allan Kuhne on Tuesday who played below his handicap with 39 points.

Brian Dewar was not far behind with 38 points - must have been a bit of competition going on between the pair.

The club thanked Col Graeme for his efforts in mowing whilst he has been on holidays. That extra hand helps the regular volunteers out so much.

Col was rewarded for his efforts with a good win with partners Michael Darmanin and Col Olden on Saturday in the three player Ambrose competition, and also won the Pro pin.

The day was sponsored by Terry Hale and Bob McGeary: thank you both very much for your generous sponsorship.

The club was also pleased to see captain Peter Riddle back in charge after his recent

of heels in winning the A Grade event with the best score of the day of 37 points.

B Grade was taken out by Alan Kuhne with 34 points and Ted Bruinewoud had 35 points to win C Grade.

NTPs were Denis Wallace on the fourth hole, Josh Hall on the seventh hole, Bryan Roylance on the 14th and Ian Murchie on the 16th.

DTL balls were awarded to Mary-Louise Mair (Croydon Golf Club), Doug Clemann, Colin Martin, Peter Walsh, Mick Oliver, Josh Hall, Jim Arnott, Andy Bassett, Denis Wallace, Andrew Smith, Mike Street, Peter Hobson and John Moor.

Leongatha ladies DESPITE some members competing and caddying at the Golf Victoria Country Teams there was a very respectable field for the combined stableford and Grandmothers Trophy event.

Karen Orford and Lianne Adamson sponsored the grade events and Ann Blundy will provide the Grandmothers Trophy later in the year.

This year, the Grandmothers Trophy was won by Anna de Bondt (24) with an excellent 37 points.

The very consistent Colleen Touzel (17) also excelled with 37 points to win A Grade on a count back. Maria Bell was the winner of B Grade with 35 points and our women’s president had a day out, scoring 34 points and winning C Grade.

Now she no longer has the pressure of presidential duties, the club may see her amongst the winners more frequently.

Down the line balls were won by Shirley Welsford 35 points, Melinda Martin 34, Sue Woods 33, Wendy Parker 32, Lianne Adamson and Karen Bear 31, Nancy Sperling 30 and Marea Maher 29 on a count back.

Marie Sands was the closest to the flag (second shot) on the 14th and Kate Dwyer on the illness.

Results for the week: Tuesday, August 23: Single Stableford.

Winner: Allan Kuhne (17) 39 points.

Runner up: Brian Dewar (18) 38 points.

Nearest the pin: second Col Stewart and 11th Brian Dewar.

Best nine: John Dumont (21) 21 points.

Thursday, August 25: Single Stableford.

Winner: Winston Reilly (30) 37 points.

Runner up: Bob McGeary (16)35 points on a count back from Bruce Betts (34).

Nearest the pin: second Bob McGeary and eighth Col Stewart.

Best nine: Bruce Betts 19 points.

Saturday, August 27: 3 person Ambrose.

Winners: Michael Darmanin, Col Graeme and Col Olden, (9.5) 61.5 points.

Runners up: Matt Vanbovan and Craig Buckland (7.75) 63.25.

Nearest the pin: second Rod Matthews.

Pro pin: Col Graeme.

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Saturday, August 27: Winner: Wendy Parker 29 points.

Down the line: Helen Fraser 26 points.

Nearest the Pin 16th: Rita de Bondt.

Woorayl THE trophies for our grade winners were provided by JSL Light engines on our Medal Day. A Grade went to Dale Burge with a net 75, B Grade to Gavin Price and C Grade and our medallist was Graeme Winkler with, wait for it, a net 74.

We gave balls to G. McKinnon, T. Lund, Dean Dwyer, G. Fennell, J. Hickey, A. McEachern, J. Bolge, B. Wilson and J. Hassett.

The least putts to Bob Beilby with 24.

Nearest the pins to Damian Burge and Jack Howard.

The ball raffle to ‘No Luck’.

Next week John and Ash Hickey will provide the trophies for our stableford.

Woorayl ladies WOORAYL ladies played another stableford round on Wednesday, August 25.

The course is improving every week now after the rain and it was lovely to see some of the travellers back.

Winner for the day was Ann Poole with 30 points.

BDL went to Chris Perrett and Di O’Connor both with 29 points.

NTP: eighth Jo Fennell, 11th Anne Grist and 17th Ann Poole.

Next week they are playing a 4BBB.

Korumburra THERE were 28 players on Saturday, August 27 for a par competition, with trophies supplied by D. Hislop and C. Clements.

A Grade: (8 hcp) S. Rose +3, D. Vanrooye +2, P. Vanagtmaal +1, P. Hopkins sq, M. Wrigley sq.

B Grade: (18 hcp) R. Newton sq. countback L. White sq, A. Worthy -1.

Nearest the pin: 1st G. Wilson, 7th M. Wrigley, 10th S. Rose, 13th M. Wrigley.

Tuesday’s winner was R. Spokes 34 pts and Thursday’s winner was R. Rees 35 pts.

Korumburra ladies IT was a calm day for golf last Wednesday, although the heavy dew resulted in low scoring and plenty of wet feet.

Twenty two women played in the Stableford event.

Barb Walker was the winner in Div 1, with Lynette McIvor runner up.

Div 2 was won by Jan Hewitt and Julie Brannaghan was runner up.

Merrissa Cosson was Div 3’s winner, with Jean White finishing runner up.

NTPs went to Barb Walker on the first and Julie Brannaghan on the 13th.

The raffle winner was Pam Eyers.

Next Wednesday, is a two person Ambrose event, with playing partners drawn as people arrive at the clubhouse.

On Wednesday, September 7, there will be a Canadian Foursomes competition.

Members have been asked to bring lunch to share after golf, followed by the Auxiliary AGM, around 2.30 pm.

It was a fine, but very cold day for the six women who played on Saturday.

Lynette McIvor (18) was back in her Saturday form, with 31 points and runner up was Sharon Adams (36) with 24 points.

The South Gippsland Country Teams squad finished third from five in Section 3, in the Golf Victoria event. Well done to Korumburra’s club member Lee Clements who had a win and two draws and thanks to Beryl Brown for supporting the group and caddying for Lee. All the team members put

Mirboo North THURSDAY results: Competition: Stableford.

August 25:

Day winner: Jeff Hughes (16) 41 points.

DTLs: Ian Evison 36 and Mal Payne 35.

NTP sixth: Mark Hales.

Saturday results: Competition: Stableford.

August 27: Day winner A Grade: Tom Traill (12) 39 points.

Winner B Grade: Ray Hoskin (18) 32 points C/B. Ladies winner: Amy Wilson (45) 28 points.

DTLs: Tom Whitelaw 37, Simon Duff 35, Bevan Pinner

35, Ian Evison 35 and Simon McInnes 34.

Second shot NTP first hole: Nigel Bracecamp.

NTP fourth: sponsor Gippsland Solar: Garry Shandley NTP sixth: sponsor 1st Tee Motel: Ian Blencowe.

NTP 13th: sponsor C and D Earthworks: Terry Bradshaw.

NTP 16th: sponsor Ken Graeme Motors: Tom Traill.

Next week is monthly medal – count putts, Annual Star Medal and Annual Flag Day 3 Grades.

Wonthaggi Ladies WINTER golf is often rain and soft course but 12 enthusiastic and hardy girls set out on Wednesday for a round of social golf.

The scores reflected the conditions but if we worried about the scores then no one would play in the winter months.

Our winner on the day was Annie Tschiderer (16) on 26 points with Marg Johnson (14) 24 awarded the runner-up position.

NTP: only on the eighth by Betty Bowmar - well done.

BDL: Maree Anderson 21, Marg Ryan 21, Robyn Wilkinson 21 and Feather Wrinkle 20.

Leading lights: from left, the winner of Wednesday’s Ladies golf at the Wonthaggi golf course was Anne Tschiderer and the runner-up Marg Johnson.

Representatives: back from left, Rebecca Thomas (Leongatha GC), Toni West (Leongatha GC), Sharyn Rayson (Woorayl GC), Lesley Meadowcroft (Phillip Island GC), Jennifer Sullivan (Lang Lang GC), Irene Holm (Meeniyan GC), front from left, Faye Morris (Phillip Island GC), Robyn Galloway (Foster GC), Andrea Thorson (Meeniyan GC), and Lee Clements (Korumburra GC) represented the South Gippsland Women’s Association in Melbourne last week. Absent: team manager Anne Walker

Golf squad represent South Gippsland Single Stableford: Winston Reilly took out the first place title at the Meeniyan Golf Club on Thursday.

Tuesday winner: Allan Kuhne won the Single Stableford event at the Meeniyan Golf Club.

Top team: from left, Col Graeme, Michael Darmanin and Col Olden won the three person Ambrose competition on Saturday.

Meeniyan Ladies

Three ladies and a leucadendron: from left, Jenny Cope, Heather Poletti and Lyn Jennison made up the winners’ circle at the Meeniyan Golf Course last Wednesday.

in much time and preparation towards this event and the club appreciated their commitment in representing the district.

Thank you to all the people who donated their IGA points to the Korumburra Golf Club, with the club receiving a lovely cheque for $1400 last week.

The club is grateful for the support of IGA and its contribution to many community groups.

CONDITIONS were wet on Wednesday, August 24 for the Meeniyan Ladies who played Stableford but it was a fun day all the same.

The Sponsor for the day was Heather McCaughan.

A Grade was won by Heather Poletti (16) with 30 points and B Grade by Lyn Jennison (37) with 28 points.

Best Nine Was Jenny Cope (35) with 19 points.

DLB: Fay Le Page (24) 23 points and B.J.Angwin (38) 22 points.

NTP: second hole (second shot) Jenny Cope, eighth (second shot) Heather Poletti fifth hole (third shot) Faye Le Page 14th hole (second shot) Heather Poletti.

THE 2016 Country Teams squad, representing the South Gippsland Women’s Golf Association had mixed results last week in Melbourne.

The squad was mindful of the previous years’ relegation to Division 3 and was hopeful of at least remaining in the top position of the lower section or preferably to be elevated to Division 2.

Despite their outstanding efforts, a narrow defeat on both the first and last day of play put paid to its hopes.

Team manager Anne Walker is to be congratulated for her organisation. She has had a 30 year association with Country Teams and had worked tirelessly leading up to the event, organising practise venues at the Melbourne courses and coordinating the squad for training sessions.

Throughout the three day tournament Anne continually monitored the players to ensure that the best seven players for a particular course were selected from the squad of 10.

The squad has also put in many hours of practice, travelling to a number of courses in Melbourne and paying green fees all at its own expense.

The following players, from seven of the nine district clubs, were Rebecca Thomas (Leongatha Golf Club, handicap 2), Andrea Thorson (Meeniyan Golf Club, 7), Robyn Galloway (Foster Golf Club, 7), Lesley Meadowcroft (Phillip Island Golf Club, 8), Toni West(Leongatha Golf Club, 10), Faye Morris (Phillip Island Golf Club, 10), Lee Clements (Korumburra Golf Club, 10), Jennifer Sullivan(Lang Lang Golf Club, 11), Sharyn Rayson (Woorayl Golf Club, 12) and Irene

Holm (Meeniyan Golf Club, 12).

The squad played at three excellent courses: The National Long Island Golf Club, Patterson River Golf Club, and Sandhurst Golf Club.

The latter was an extremely long course, better suited to cart users, and both players and their caddies found the 36 holes over approximately 16 kilometres, quite gruelling. Interestingly, the team won both its matches on this course.

The other districts competing in Division 3 were Kara Kara, a small district similar to South Gippsland, Wimmera, West Gippsland and Northern. Of the five districts, Northern was the undefeated outright winner, Wimmera finished second, South Gippsland third, East Gippsland fourth while Kara Kara finished last with no wins.

Of course no Country Team squad is complete without the hard working caddies.

Marg Tuckett from Woorayl Golf Club and Debbie Williams (Foster GC) were the hardest working caddies, pulling a buggy for 72 holes.

Beth Curram (Foster GC) was fortunate to have a player using a cart, so not such a hard worker.

The other caddies were Leonie Bentick (Wonthaggi GC), Maxine Eabry (district president Leongatha GC), Trish Owen (Leongatha GC) and Beryl Brown (district vice president Korumburra GC).

Results: Round 1: Bye Round 2: (The National Long Island Golf Club) South Gippsland v Wimmera 2.5/4.5 Round 3: (Sandhurst Golf Club) South Gippsland v West Gippsland 4.5/2.5 Round 4: (Sandhurst Golf Club) South Gippsland v Kara Kara 6/1 Round 5 (Patterson River) South Gippsland v Northern 1.5/5.5

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Knights battle to a draw THE Leongatha Lady Knights soccer team took on the ladder leaders Wonthaggi during Sunday’s sunny weather.

Leongatha was eager to continue its solid run in the lead up to the finals.

Wonthaggi proved its spot was well earned, as it took possession of the ball at the beginning of the game.

It took Leongatha a little time to settle into the game.

A quick played goal from Wonthaggi saw it first on the score sheet and a challenge issued to the Lady Knights to pick up pace.

Leongatha’s Jem Milkins and Bree Ross kept pace in the wings forcing Wonthaggi’s defence to stay on its toes.

Jordan Rintoule and Karlie Blunden’s substitution into the game gave some fresh legs to Leongatha and a great play from the midfield resulted in wonderful goal from Blunden’s reliable boot.

Leongatha’s goalkeeper Reen O’Connor played a stand out game with some stellar saves as Wonthaggi relentlessly challenged Leongatha’s defence.

O’Connor was supported by some excellent defensive work from Pauline Graewe and Kim Kirkus in centre defence.

Half time saw Leongatha up one goal thanks to the magic boot of Kathy Zacharopoulos but the bright sun seemed to steal some of the energy of both sides as the second half continued.

Zachy managed to slip another goal in but as a result of a penalty and some sharp passing Wonthaggi put two goals through the net resulting in a draw between the two teams.

U16s IN the last home game for the season, the young Leongatha Knights U16 team was looking to finish on a high and get a reward for its team bonding over its break and the work completed on the training track.

The match against Wonthaggi started well with the Knights able to drive forward and hold the ball in the Wonthaggi half. Whilst they struggled to get that final shot on goal, it set the tone of the day as Wonthaggi was made to battle deep in defence.

It took a fair way through the first half for the Wonthaggi defence to break when a deep cross saw the keeper miss a clearing punch and the ball fall to Caleb Chatelier at the back post, who was able to score the first goal for the day.

This seemed to spur the Wonthaggi side on and

very quickly it was able to even the score when Andy Hrvatin received a long throw and beat the Knights’ keeper.

With Hayleigh Bashaw pushing forward and Sean Villasevil making some dashing runs down the wing it seemed that the Knights wouldn’t be kept at bay for too long.

When Caleb kicked a long ball into the box it was Ali Lacanaria who used his body to shield the keeper from the ball and on the turn goaled.

Sam Bainbridge, Will Barker and Tom Roberts in midfield ensured the Wonthaggi team couldn’t clear the ball into the Knights’ defence and when Will found Caleb open in the box it resulted in the Knights’ third for the half.

At half time score was three to one Knights way.

The second half started well for Wonthaggi when April Hoo made a run through the defence and scored against the keeper. This goal against the run of play helped Wonthaggi and it started to move the ball around more.

April was causing headaches for the defence unit of Nicholas Bongers, Curtis Rintoule, Adam Watchorn and Jordan Rintoule.

It was the defence that had a strong hand in the Knights’ goal when Malik Phillips passed a ball back to Nicholas who sent the ball deep into the Wonthaggi goal square. Caleb was able to volley the ball after one bounce over the keepers’ head for his third.

The second half seemed to have only just started and both sides had quick goals.

This required the Knights team to settle down and playing a more passing game as Wonthaggi was looking to release April every chance it could get.

Will was able to have some time and he weighted a pass through to Sean who competed with the keeper and finished getting a touch to Caleb for his fourth.

Not to be outdone, April had Wonthaggi’s third when he won a ball off a Knights’ defender and beat the keeper.

The Knights’ sixth and Caleb’s fifth goal for the day was the result of some great passing up the ground and hard running from Caleb.

The ball was passed around the defence and when Tom’s shot was blocked by a defender, Caleb was able to latch onto the free ball and put it in the back of the net.

The final notable moments came from April as he again pressured a Knights defender and got clear to score his third and Wonthaggi’s fourth.

Under 12s

Pressure’s on: Leongatha’s defender Pauline Graewe chased down her Wonthaggi opponent during Sunday’s game.

ON Sunday, the Under 12 team had a challenging tussle against Wonthaggi at its home ground.

Tension rose in the first half as both teams battled it out to get a score on the board.

It was really rewarding to watch the team merging together, working well as a team and looking out for each other.

At least five of the team have only started playing in the competition this year; each week they are showing more and more confidence trying out different passes and team play.

Brayden was notably the key defender this week and Samuel was pretty impressive diverting several balls heading towards the goal.

Hamish was a gun goalie in the first half; he saved several great attempts by Wonthaggi.

His one on one goal keeping was impressive to watch.

Pat put on the gloves in the second half and was kept on his toes and displayed some great saves with a spectacular dive across goal to save the fast moving ball.

The final score ended up being three to one to Wonthaggi.

The Knights’ goal was put on the board in the second half.

Toby got hold of the ball in the back line and displayed a great assist by passing the ball to Eddie, who was in the middle with a clear opening, whilst being

chased by three fast Wonthaggi defenders hot on his tail.

Eddie needed to accurately strike the ball to finish off the team plan.

To the delight of his teammates he managed to do so, getting the Knights score on the board.

Thanks to several of the Under 11s crew who stepped up to help build our numbers up this week.

Great effort to all members of the team.

U7s THE U7’s played their Mini Roo’s game against Wonthaggi on a fine Sunday morning with plenty of spirit, goals and lots of passing.

These young players are getting better at looking for each other during the game.

With Jake hopefully coming back next week from his broken leg and now with Heath suffering a broken arm, thankfully both not football related, it has allowed other team mates the opportunity to star.

This week the team had Neka, Taj, Logan, Mitchell, Tallarah, Sam, Jacoa and Shayan who all enjoyed their last home game. Next week they will travel to Drouin for the last game of the season.

They will be travelling to Phillip Island for the Mini Roo’s Gala day on Saturday, September 10.

This day has proven to be a great opportunity to get in that last couple of games with a round robin format.

• Baseball

Miners Under 13s ready for grand final SOUTH Gippsland Miners Under 13s had no game this weekend due to the South Gippsland Miners meeting the Traralgon Redsox in this Sunday’s grand finals from 11 am at the Sale field.

With the Miners topping the ladder undefeated for its first season playing and Traralgon with four wins, one loss and two draws it should be a good game. Go Miners, your club is so proud of you.

Good luck to our amazing young up and coming baseball stars, give it your best shot.

Four first pitch strikes: Geoff Birnie in action proving you’re never too old to deliver a few good lessons and enjoy time on the mound for the Miners at Sunday’s game.

B Grade Moe Newborough Dodges def. Miners plays 23-3 With what was always going to be a tough day on the mound against one of the league leaders MoeNewborough Dodgers, it was up to club vice president Tim Katz to take the mound for the B Grade team.

With a long season this year and many players out due to playing Dandenong league finals and injury, the South Gippsland Miners was down to one team this week in numbers, but again came out swinging giving its all with great club spirit and a great match was played and enjoyed by both sides.

The game started off well in the first innings then trailed off from there as Moe showed why it will be playing in the finals this year.

Trent Job pitched a 6.0 innings with six strikeouts for the Dodgers and Tim Katz for the Miners also doing well with 18 first pitch strikes and six strike outs overall. It was shaping up for a showdown however, during the second and third innings unfortunately the Miners gave up 18 runs which was enough to see the Dodgers take it home easily. Tim Katz coming up with four hits helped the Miners score and Shane Osborne hitting several outstanding foul balls kept the team hopeful. Hits

by Bart Riyter, Damon Ginnane, Glenn Gardner and Stewie McKinley kept it interesting!

Damon Ginnane and Geoff Birnie also took their turn on the mound for the Miners with Geoff Birnie pitching for the first time this season and doing well to deliver for the Miners four first pitch strikes, it just wasn’t enough today with the final score ending at 23 – 3 the Dodgers way.

This Sunday, September 4 the club plans to travel to Sale to support its fantastic Under 13 boys in their pursuit for glory in taking out the finals in their first year playing the sport. With an eye to next year we invite all interested in trying baseball to check out our facebook page and drop us a message. The Miners are planning on a bigger and better season next year.

Walk the talk: everyone at the Inverloch Soccer Club is grateful for any donation towards the Stars Light Up project. The Juniors were training when the Inverloch Walkie Talkies presented a cheque for $300 and the young Stars were particularly happy because the lights will extend the amount of time available for training; more teams will get a run on the pitch on a winter’s night.

Walkers top soccer with cash FUND raising has reached $50,000 of the $70,000 The Inverloch Stars Soccer Club needs to finance its Stars Light Up project.

The $50,000 milestone was reached with a donation of $300 from Inverloch Walkie Talkies, a dynamic, social walking group that meet at the Inverloch Community House.

The project will result in Thompson Reserve being fitted with sports floodlighting and will allow the club to train during the winter months.

The Walkie Talkies presented the cheque at Junior training with many Junior players very pleased with the contribution.

“Every little bit helps and it’s also just great to connect with the Walkie Talkies down here at Thompson Reserve,” said Gene Parini, the club’s fundraising coordinator, “It’s also great for our children to see another group within our community assisting,” he said.

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Poor showing lands Tigers in corner A PHYSICALLY stronger and more experienced Yallourn Yallourn North comfortably defeated Mirboo North by six goals in Mid Gippsland’s qualifying final at Boolarra on Saturday.

Now, after 87 contests

Mid Gippsland League SENIORS LADDER Newborough ......... 276.14 Mirboo North ........ 204.07 Yall-Yall North....... 237.36 Yinnar ................... 153.24 Morwell East........... 96.78 Thorpdale ................ 86.35 Yarragon .................. 62.35 Boolarra ................... 74.20 Trafalgar ................... 37.41 Hill End .................... 39.30

68 60 56 48 38 30 22 20 10 8

RESERVES LADDER Newborough ......... 486.72 Yall-Yall North....... 373.90 Yinnar ................... 314.65 Mirboo North ........ 193.72 Yarragon ................. 64.36 Thorpdale ................ 58.76 Trafalgar ................... 64.40 Morwell East ............ 37.64 Boolarra ................... 39.87 Hill End .................... 22.54

64 64 60 52 30 28 24 18 16 4

since 1969, both clubs have 43 wins and a draw between them.

An enthusiastic crowd paid $8280 at the gate to watch the Tigers and the Bombers battle it out on a well grassed surface in a flipflop, wibble-wobble breeze.

Respective 100 and 150 Senior game milestones by multiple premiership stars, Kallum Nash and Kris Berchtold, ended in disappointment for both men and their teammates.

Although Berchtold booted the mighty Tigers’ opening goal just 28 seconds into the match, YYN was soon into full stride and led by 27 points at quarter time.

The Bombers’ first two majors came from Dean MacDonald, who was keen to add to his impressive 2016 season tally of 84 big ones.

Adam Bailey delivered superbly to Darcy Shellcott for goal number three and forward pocket dynamo, Tim Phillips, held a well judged chest mark before slamming home YYN’s fourth.

Dylan Bath completed a productive first term for the Bombers by bouncing a long running roost through the goalmouth, for their fifth consecutive major.

At times the Tigers’ nervous fumbles made their defensive structures look as brittle as bakelite.

Jack Casson, Bailey,

Lachlan Little, Tyler Brown and Tom Hutton frequently sent quality disposals towards MacDonald, Phillips and Barry Brooks, inside YYN’s forward 50.

Elsewhere, tried and true YYN stalwarts, Barrie Burnett, Shane Galea, Derk Pol and Owen Budge were also ready, willing and able to risk life and limb for their side’s benefit.

YYN collectively placed Mirboo North’s possession gathering techniques under enormous pressure that often forced hurried, worried and flurried disposal outcomes.

So much so, the Tigers’ customary rhythmic and ingenious midfield play was rarely seen.

With YYN charging towards the goals, holding things together was no easy thing to do for Mirboo North’s defenders, Dwayne Gunn, Luke Palmer, Ben Richards and Daniel Taylor.

Clean overhead marking was prominent amongst the Bombers’ taller brigade, whose long arms rose like giant tentacles above the packs.

Josh Taylor kick started Mirboo North’s second term with a tidy pick up and successful long shot, but Shellcott quickly replied to stabilize YYN’s four goal buffer.

The Bombers’ incessant tackling pressure turned numerous Mirboo North transi-

SENIORS Yallourn-Yall Nth 16.13.109 Mirboo North 6.6.42

Yarragon goals: P. Harvey 4, H. Regester 1 Mirboo North best: B. Weston, Z. Porter, B. Harriage, D. Lockie, J. Graeme, A. Miller.

Yarragon best: P. Harvey, B. Damschke, K. Canobie, C. McCallum, T. Matheson, C. Milner.

THIRDS LADDER Mirboo North ........ 361.50 Yinnar ................... 244.54 Newborough ......... 210.02 Hill End ................. 142.82 Yall-Yall North....... 108.60 Thorpdale ................ 86.14 Trafalgar ................... 64.44 Morwell East ............ 37.64 Boolarra .................. 19.87

68 60 52 48 36 36 36 16 8

FOURTHS LADDER Newborough ......... 216.11 Trafalgar ............... 139.82 Mirboo North ........ 121.73 Yinnar ..................... 76.05 Yall-Yall North......... 36.24

85 64 64 35 0

Yall-Yall Nth goals: D. MacDonald 4, T. Phillips 2, D. Shellcot 2, B. Brooks 1, D. Bath 1, T. Hutton 1.

Mirboo North goals: J. Taylor 3, S. Peters 1, K. Berchtold 1, J. Blair 1.

Yall-Yall Nth best: J. Casson, A. Bailey, L. Little, T. Brown, T. Hutton, D. Shellcot.

Mirboo North best: H. Kerr, M. Wightman, J. Taylor, J. Salinger, T. Salerno, J. Blair.

RESERVES Mirboo North 9.13.67 Yarragon 5.4.34 Mirboo North goals: B. Weston 4, M. Stewart 2, C. Bland 1, P. Aveling 1, J. Graeme 11.

FOURTHS Mirboo North 5.17.47 Trafalgar 4.3.27 Mirboo North goals: B. Rudling 2, J. Mason 2, F. Austin 1.

Trafalgar goals: B. Clymo 3, B. Kersten 1.

Mirboo North best: L. Oddy, R. Lowrie, J. Mason, R. Peter, J. Carnes, A. Irwin.

Trafalgar best: J. Moore, R. Farrell, B. Clymo, T. Stevens, S. Sherriffs, B. Kersten.

For the cause: Tristan Salerno was one of the few bright lights shining on a day that was dimmed by Yallourn Yallourn North showing the power it has. tions into costly transgressions where the ball was continually coughed up and given back to the opposition.

As the match progressed through the third quarter, the Tigers’ attempts to increase traction failed to materialize often enough to trouble the Bombers.

Hudson Kerr, Mitchell Wightman, Josh Taylor, Jeremy Salinger, Tristan Salerno and Dom Pinneri battled diligently, but stringing effective disposals together proved challenging for the Tigers.

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Morwell East 16.13.109 d Yinnar 13.8.86 Yall-Yall Nth 11.12.78 d Mirboo North 42 RESERVES Yall-Yall Nth 10.8.68 d Yinnar 9.6.60 THIRDS Yinnar 8.9.57 d Newborough 7.6.48 Yall-Yall Nth 11.7.73 d Hill End 10.4.64 FOURTHS Yinnar 10.17.77 d Yall-Yall Nth 5.7.37

Sea Eagles plans coming together INVERLOCH Kongwak Football Netball Club will be out in grand final force at the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve on Saturday.

The club will feature in all four football grand finals and two netball grand finals.

It will play Dalyston in the Reserves and Fish Creek in the other three, including of course, The Big One. Winning the premiership flag is the culmination of 12 months of planning and there have been very few blimps along the way.

A winning culture has been built around the plan and it is all coming together at the targeted time.

Ben Soumilas might well be the difference on Saturday.

As a coach he is calm and unflappable and a great tactician with an effective counter punch.

When his opposite in the 1st semi final sought to gain an advantage in the third quarter by isolating Bradley Tagg at full forward, without another player inside the 50 metre arc, Soumilas worked furiously to negate the advantage and it was the third player he tried who found touch against Tagg and stopped the rot.

The following quarter Soumilas pulled the same stunt.

At half time on Saturday, seven points up against Dalyston, when he fronted the players his address began: “I’ll tell you how we are going to win the game.”

The team prides itself on being the fittest side in the competition but on Saturday it will be up against another fit young side; Fish Creek is the youngest on average in the league.

Winning races is not just about the thoroughbreds on the track, it also takes a great deal of brain power to know when and how and if to crack the whip – and one thing is for sure, Soumilas has plenty of brain power.

A lone goal out of bottleneck congestion by Shane Peters lifted Mirboo North’s morale, but Hutton answered with YYN’s ninth major a few minutes later.

All afternoon it seemed anything the Tigers did well the Bombers were doing better.

Apart from Salerno across half-back, Mirboo North’s aerial work was no match for the high-flying Bombers’ authority in the skies.

At three quarter time, playing coach Clancy Bennett said it was time for the Tigers to pull the trigger on the Bombers.

Unfortunately for Mirboo North its firing chamber was full of blanks.

Any thoughts the Bombers’ purported lack of real pace may catch up with them, or their structural innovations could be destroyed by glitched processes, were incorrect.

Jacob Blair managed to snap a clever left foot goal from close range, but Phillips and Brooks calmly increased YYN’s winning margin to 36

points.

In the final analysis, YYN’s functional logistical options led to more and more responsive organizational concepts that the Tigers simply couldn’t eliminate.

Bent, but not bowed, Mirboo North can redeem its season with a victory in this Sunday’s cutthroat first semifinal clash against Morwell East at Willow Grove.

Reserves Mirboo North defeated Yarragon by 33 points in the elimination final at Tigerland on Sunday.

Unfortunately the match concluded distressingly after 13 minutes of the final quarter, following a heavy tackle severely injuring Yarragon’s Kallym Canobie.

Play was abandoned by the umpires and an ambulance called prior to Canobie being transported to hospital.

Mirboo North opened with the advantage of a strong breeze and led by 22 points at the first change.

Starring for the mighty Tigers were Brendan Weston, Zac Porter, Brent Harriage,

Green season ends LEONGATHA Under 12 Green 4.1.25 was defeated by Trafalgar 4.1.47 in the Central Gippsland Juniors competition.

The Green’s best were J. Helms, B. Weston, T. Hanily, J. Burns, L. Gill and A. Kemper.

A goal each was scored by T. Hanily, J. Burns, T. McRae and R. Weaver.

FOOTY DRAWS THIS WEEKEND ALBERTON Grand Final at Meeniyan Saturday, September 3 Fish Creek v Inv-Kongwak

MID GIPPSLAND 2nd Semi Final at Morwell East Saturday, September 3 Newborough v Yall-Yall Nth 1st Semi Final at Hill End Sunday, September 4 Morwell East v Mirboo North

Footy Shorts DALYSTON footballers, father and son Matt and Kyle Spinks will take to the MDU ground on Saturday for the AFNL Reserves Grand Final against Inverloch Kongwak.

Happy captain: Tom Wyatt leads the players from the ground after Inverloch Kongwak’s convincing win over last year’s premiers, Dalyston.

Damien Lockie and Adam Miller.

In a surprise move that baffled many onlookers, Yarragon left retiring skipper, Keith Clerks, on the interchange bench until quarter time.

The Panthers’ fortunes soon changed with Clerks’ onfield presence during the second term.

Immediately, Yarragon looked a different team with Paul Harvey booting four goals and Clerks also livening up the forward line as a vital procurement and supply chain coordinator.

Mirboo North had increased its last change 14 point advantage to 33 points when the game was prematurely halted.

The Tigers now play Yinnar at Willow Grove in the first semi-final on Sunday.

Thirds Mirboo North had the first week of the 2016 finals off and now faces Yinnar in the second semi final at Morwell East, on Saturday.

GIPPSLAND

UNDER 12 Trafalgar 6.11.47 Leongatha Green 4.1.25 Trafalgar goals: B. Humphrey 5, H. Kenny 1.

Leongatha Green goals: T. Hanily 1, J. Burns 1, T. McRae 1, R. Weaver 1.

Leongatha Green best: J. Helms, B. Weston, T. Hanily, J. Burns, L. Gill, A. Kemper.

Trafalgar best: B. Humphrey, H. Kenny, M. Treadwell, T. Robertson, M. Findlay, O. Bloomfield-Ball.

Qualifying Final at Morwell Saturday, September 3 Maffra v Traralgon Elimination Final at Traralgon Sunday, September 4 Warragul v Drouin

ELLINBANK 2nd Semi Final at Western Park Saturday, September 3 Cora Lynn v Bunyip 1st Semi Final Sunday, September 4 Nar Nar Goon v Koo Wee Rup

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Alberton Netball Preliminary Finals 13 and Under Fish Creek (FC) vs Korumburra- Bena.

(KB) It was an even start to the game. Strong rebounding

by KB in the FC circle saw it turn over the ball to take a strong lead at the first break. KB 7 to 3.

Very tight defense from KB at the start of the 2nd quarter, FC finding it very hard to get the netball into its shooting circle. KB turning every turnover into a goal. Strong defence from KB saw it take control of the game. KB 14 to 7.

KB defense continued its domination in the 3rd quarter. FC steadied and started driving towards the ball resulting in 3 straight goals in the last few minutes of the quarter. FC crowd cheering them on. KB 19- 14.

FC scored the first goal in the final quarter. The crowd went wild! Three goals in it!

Not to be outdone, KB scored the next two goals.

Both teams anxiously defended the ball. FC GS used the baseline effectively. Some strong leads in its shooting circle saw the FC team come within two points. A wild pass from KB aw FC grab for the ball and score a goal - one goal the difference! KB steadied, intercepted in the FC shooting circle, then in the Centre court - two goals scored. Another late steady goal from the KB centre pass and victory!

KB 23 - 20 A fantastic competitive game of netball!

15 and Under Meeniyan Dumbalk United (MDU) vs Korumburra Bena (KB) It was a great, competitive start to the game- both teams working hard fighting for any ball ‘floating’ in the wind. Goals going with centre passes. Both teams broke the other centre pass early. Immediately, the other team broke back. Height was being used effectively in the MDU shooting circle, which afforded it a slight lead at the break, MDU 7-.

The wind continued to have an effect on shooting for goals early in the second quarter. MDU played strong netball in the centre third turning the ball over several times and capitalising in with a goal. MDU took a strong lead at the half time break MDU 17-9.

The height of the MDU goaler continued to hurt KB in the third quarter. Missed goals by KB were easily rebounded by MDU. MDU seemed to be able to find more space on the court; ‘give and go’ passes working to its advantage. The MDU GS and GA worked extremely well together. MDU 25-13.

MDU continued to dominate in its shooting circle, rebounding and scoring after missed goals. Its passes were strong. The GS and GS seemed to work as one.

KB GA shot two beautiful goals late in the game to no avail. MDU the convincing winner in the end MDU 3320.

17 and Under Korumburra Bena (KB) vs Inverloch Kongwak (IK) In the opening seconds of the game, KB immediately turned the IK centre pass over and scored a goal.

IK immediately broke back! Both teams defended strongly with hands stretched over the ball, KB having more success.

Large group of supporters from both teams were urging them on. KB took a strong lead but IK had the momentum in the closing minutes of the quarter and came back, KB 11-7.

IK continued momentum early. KB defenders tried to double- team the IK shooter, which allowed the IK GA to direct the play. Despite the game tightening up, KB managed to capitalise in its circle, easily picking off wild passes by IK, KB 23- 15.

IK made bench and positional changes determined to close the gap. Both teams used their height in the circle to advantage. Play very even this quarter, IK unable to reduce the margin. KB 33-24 Very even last quarter, IK trying desperately in defense in the first half of the quarter. The spark seemed to go out of the game towards the end, as the result seemed inevitable. A strong win to KB, KB 44-30

C Grade Korumburra Bena (KB) vs Meeniyan Dumbalk United (MDU) Game began very evenly- goal for goal. Strong confidant shooting from both teams, KB coming away with the narrowest of margins at the first break, KB 7-6 Game continued goal for goal. MDU had changed the two goalers at the break. An injury to the KB WD saw her leave the court. The compulsory blood rule saw another change to the MDU line-up. The game continued with MDU marginally in front aat the break- a very tight game! KB 13-14 KB bought players on from the bench. MDU injured player returned. MDU turned over the ball- scored! KB fought back. Game even! Strong drives were being made by the MDU centre. Its GA was shooting very accurately.

The game was set for an exciting final quarter as MDU took a marginal lead at the change. KB 20- 23.

Very desperate play from both teams in the last quarter. Neither would give anything away easily!

Missed goals by MDU were rebounded strongly by KB but it was not able to score goals from the turnovers.

MDU proved too strong and steady in the end.

A fantastic game of netball!

KB 26- 31.

On the line: Lanni Pryor, IK’s Wing Attack lunges desperately to claim the ball from her team mate ahead of Dalyston’s Wing Defender Jessica McRae as tension mounted in the A Grade netball preliminary final action. Dalyston held on to win and will meet Korumburra Bena who will be aiming to claim their fourth A Grade premiership in a row.

B Grade Foster vs Inverloch Kongwak (IK) IK took an early lead but Foster fought back and overtook, IK finding it hard to get the ball into the circle. Foster 12- 7 The difference between the two teams continued to be its accuracy in the goal circle. IK’s percentage was below 50 percent, Foster was shooting at about 75 percent. Foster continued to play strong netball, its defenders leaving little room to move in the circle for the IK shooters. The experienced Foster GA dictated the play in the Foster shooting circle. Foster 26- 16 Both teams made changes to their line-ups at the break, Foster from the bench, IK positional. More accurate shooting from the IK goalers and less pressure defensively from Foster, allowed IK back into the game within three points. Foster rallied however, and took over again.

Foster 32- 25 Foster made a change from the bench. Both teams came out strong. IK however, were unable to reduce the margin, Foster getting late turnovers increasing its lead.

Game on: Excitement mounted around the netball court and competed with the roars from the Seniors football match nearby as Inverloch mounted a strong challenge to Dalyston. Dalyston held on to win in front of a giant crowd that was in attendance to witness an exciting game of A Grade preliminary final netball.

Missed goals by Foster were rebounded and goals were scored. Missed goals by IK were rebounded by Foster and turned into goals. A strong win for Foster in the end.

Foster 46- 38

A Grade Dalyston vs Inverloch Kongwak (IK) Dalyston came out ready to play in the first quarter taking charge immediately. Dalyston 10- 6.

Dalyston made bench and positional changes, IK making a change on court. The game continued to be very physical with lots of contesting body on body, particularly in both shooting circles. Dalyston was more accurate in goal increasing its lead by half time.

Changes again from the Dalyston bench. IK playing desperate netball in an attempt to reduce the margin.

Tipped passes saw IK snatch the ball. The Dalyston goalers worked well together to gain a better position in the circle. Great defense by the IK GD gave IK another turnover reducing the margin to three. Dalyston 34-31 Positional changes from Dalyston again. IK seemed to take the momentum back after it had its first centre pass turned over. Two goals the difference. The crowds went wild! Dalyston refocused; missed goals by IK did not help. ‘Injury’ times called by IK saw significant changes to its line-up, unfortunately to no avail. Strong win to Dalyston in the end. Dalyston 47-37.

• Leongatha Cycling

Timmins grabs McIndoe honours THE Leongatha Cycling Club road season main fixture events concluded on Sunday morning with the running of the McIndoe Cup around the Pound Creek circuit.

It was a pretty good morning for racing with the temperature around 12 degrees and a cool northerly blowing.

Several of our Junior members needed the racing as they will be in action next weekend at Bendigo in the National Road Titles.

The Senior races were run as scratch races with just six riders competing for the trophy whilst there were five starters in the B Grade race.

Both groups started together which proved a bonus for Brad Bouquet who was a B Grade rider but managed to go with the A Grade field on the climb on the first lap.

The A Grade field kept a solid pace up on the various climbs on the first lap before Austin Timmins and Steve Allen split the field on the second lap to ride clear and go on to have a two up sprint at the end.

In the dash to the line Austin grabbed the honours in a narrow win and almost two minutes up on the chasers.

Oliver McLean who would normally have managed to go over the hills had bike trouble and

lost time with a dropped chain – he will need a better bike mechanic before next weekend at Bendigo.

Third went to Chris Rowe just ahead of Leigh Stott then Oliver and Kevin Feely.

In the B Grade race, Brad managed to go with the A Graders right to the finish to have an easy win.

Chasing behind it was a harder ride but Caulfield-Carnegie rider David Wereszczuk had good legs to take the second place ahead of Tony Giles, Mark Bensley and Damien King.

The C Grade field of Junior riders raced a 20 kilometre handicap around part of the circuit.

The scratch rider was Josh Werzsczuk, with Tom Fitzgerald on one m inute, Kaleb Jans two minutes, Zach Stubbs-Tayler three minutes and Jack Allen on four minutes.

After five kilometres Zach had caught Jack whilst Tom had caught Kaleb with Josh closing in as well.

With six kilometres remaining, Zach was still moving well and had a lead of over two minutes when they turned into Pound Creek Road with around six kilometres downhill to the finish.

Zach was not letting go of this victory and steamed home a clear winner.

Tom Fitzgerald had the better part of Josh in the battle for the minor places whilst Jack man-

aged to stay clear of Kaleb with those riders finishing fourth and fifth respectively.

The club has some Sunday training rides scheduled for the next few Sundays prior to a special sponsored race on September 24 at Poowong.

Riders can keep training and hopefully enjoy the fruits of their training in what is sure to be a well contested race day. Further out the track season is due to start on Friday, October 28.

The club wishes Austin, Oliver and Thomas the best of luck at Bendigo next weekend.

Honours: from left, the Junior event winner was Zach Stubbs-Teylor, A Grade - the McIndoe Trophy - was won by Austin Timmins and Brad Bouquet won the B Grade event on Saturday around the Pound Creek circuit.

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Town Tangerine Premiers: back from left, Vanessa Schroder, Katrina Spark, Jemma Cornell, Lori McKenzie, Michelle Chandler, Front Row Left to Right: Mariah Grant, Carla Bruce, Claire Akers.

• LDNA netball

Town, Mirboo North share spoils LEONGATHA and District Netball Association grand finals on Saturday, August 27 saw nail biters all around with Mirboo North taking out the two junior matches and Town both senior matches.

It was a perfect day for grand finals and the crowds came out to support their teams.

13 & Under Meeniyan & District v Mirboo North This game was always going to be a close one and it did not disappoint on the day.

From the end of the first quarter it was one goal difference with Meeniyan and District in the lead, at half time the scores were even at seven goals each.

During the third quarter Mirboo North took to the front by three goals. Throughout the final quarter it was tight competition and could have gone either way with Meeniyan win-

ning the quarter by one goal, but it was not enough to take out the match.

The final scores: Mirboo North 16 defeated Meeniyan and District 14.

15 & Under St Laurence Blue v Mirboo North.

Another tight game at the start, with Mirboo North breaking away by five goals by the end of the first quarter, then St Laurence kicked into gear in the second to go to the half time break one goal in front. The third quarter saw Mirboo North

Senior best and fairest: from left, Louise Bruce Open Best & Fairest, Andrea Pearce Open Runner-up B&F, Mikaela Cornellisen 17/C Grade Best & Fairest, Maddi Brew 17/C Grade Runner-up B&F.

shooters was very much on target and took the game scores at three quarter time Miboo North 21 to St Laurence 14. The fourth quarter saw a brilliant fight back

by St Laurence with both teams scoring five goals each, however Mirboo North came out the premiers with the final scores: Mirboo North 26 defeated St Laurence 19.

17/C Grade St Laurence Blue v Town Black Town Black took off to an early lead of eight goals and the end of the first quarter. St Laurence stepped up to the plate in the second quarter and started the gather momentum; however Town Blacks shooters were extremely consistent each quarter.

St Laurence put up a gallant fight to the end, but Town Black came out victorious.

Final scores: Town Black 44 defeated St Laurence Blue 26.

Open

Town Black Premiers 17/C Grade: back from left, Georgia Blogg (St Laurence), Rebecca Arnason Town coach, Meg Minogue, Mikaela Cornellisen, Jesseme Arnason, Tinisha Mills, Mycalie James, Samantha Smith, Absent; Tea Clark, Alahna Arnason. Front Row from left, St Laurence Blue Runners Up; Bridget Eldred, Isabella Green, Abigail Exelby, Brielle Cox, Sharni MeadAmeri, Jess Rowe. Absent; Sarah Bouquet.

Mirboo North Premiers 15 and Under: back row from left, Jasmin Brand, Kelsey Hough, Mitchell Worsfold, Taleisha Snell, Ashleigh Polard, Lillian Worsfold, Georgia Cummaudo, coach Heather Littlejohn, front row from left, St Laurence Blue Runners Up; Ziara Condoluci Coach, Ruby Box, Tahlia Hill, Sam O’Brien, Elysha Stephens, Alyssa Whightman, Alfie Herbert, Kylie Smith, Audrey Hamen.

Mirboo North Premiers 13 and Under: back row from left, Karen Woods Coach, Isabella Randall, Aimee Williams, Talei Falkingham, Jakobi Eden, Jasmine Woods, Casey Pocklington, Lily Maxwell, Samantha Clerk. Meeniyan & District Megan Kyne, Nena Caithness Coach. Front,Meeniyan & District Runners-up; Oliver Callcott, Shania Stewart-Taylor, Lily Caithness, Chloe Caithness, Pheobe Gair, Zali Piasente, Issy Callcott, Tynisha Lim.

MDU Demons v Town Tangerine What an amazing game to finish a brilliant day of netball.

The opening quarter MDU took the lead by five goals and continued a strong dominance into the second quarter as well, with half time scores MDU 29 to Town 15.

After half time the Town team certainly shifted a gear and was out to show MDU it was here to play the game, Town outscored MDU in the third quarter by three goals and the crowd was sitting up and paying attention.

At three quarter time the scores were MDU 39 to Town 28. As the players stepped onto the court for the fourth quarter there was anticipation in both camps and within a few minutes there was a fight to the end on our hands.

Town outscored MDU in the final quarter 19 to six and with only a few minutes of the game left it was looking like we might have a draw on our hands.

However as the final siren sounded the final scores were: Town Tangerine 47 defeated MDU Demons 45.

The Association Best & Fairest were presented by life members Maria Evison, Pat Kuhne and Philomena Smith on the day.

13 & Under Best & Fairest awarded to Oliver Callcott, Runner Up awarded to Evie Bath.

15 & Under Best & Fairest awarded to Alfie Herbert, Runner Up awarded to Gemma Caithness.

17/C Grade Best & Fairest awarded to Mikaela Cornellisen, Runner Up Maddi Brew.

Open Grade Best & Fairest awarded to Louise Bruce, Runner Up Andrea Pearce.

Parrots netball A Grade Drouin 62 d Leongatha 31 Auction player: Kelly Gannon. Awards: Mobil - Kelly Gannon, Baker’s Delight - Taylah Browne.

What a sad ending to our game. Drouin came out firing and never looked back. Beautiful shooting definitely won the game for it.

Full credit to its shooters, but we can hold our heads up high, we fought it out and I am so proud of your sportsmanship and great attitude.

Well done girls.

at the finals and with good defensive pressure all the way down the court, they got it.

Under 17 Drouin 44 d Leongatha 39 Awards: Sports First - Evie Dekker, Taylah Brown, Nikya Wright; Baker’s Delight - Chelsea Hofman, Sara Riseley, Ashlie Giliam, Simone Dekker.

Last game. What a comeback in the last quarter, can’t wait until next season. Amazing effort girls.

Under 15

C Grade

Leongatha 48 d Drouin 28 Awards: Network Video - Keely Price, Serafino’s - Alicia Marshman, Party Planet Charli Fixter, Baker’s Delight x 6 - Simone, Stacey, Molly, Ella, Luca and Zali.

Great season girls, we finished it off with a bang. Well done to everyone getting an award.

We were consistent throughout the whole game and everyone put in 100 per cent .

Congrats on the win, see you next season.

Leongatha 45 d Drouin 28 Auction player: Lucy Vernon. Awards: Baker’s Delight - Lucy Vernon, RSL - Kathy Reid, Rusty Windmill - Kristy O’Loughlin.

Our girls came out firing for the last game of the season. They needed a win for a chance

Leongatha 41 d Drouin 28 Awards: RSL - Chloe Brown, Baker’s Delight - Phoebe Davidson.

Great game girls. We had a good win and are looking forward to the finals. Go Parrots.

B Grade Leongatha 60 d Drouin 41 Auction player: Maddie Kerr. Awards: Baker’s Delight - Maddi Kerr, Rusty Windmill - Georgia Riseley.

The Parrots came out flying from the start with strong leads and hard passes continued to push us into a solid lead.

Under 13

Gippsland netball Results - Round 18 A Grade: Maffra 57 d Warragul 36, Moe 49 d Sale 41, Wonthaggi Power 58 d Bairnsdale 28, Drouin 62 d Leongatha 31, Traralgon 43 d Morwell 40.

B Grade: Wonthaggi Power 38 d Bairnsdale 35, Leongatha 61 d Drouin 41, Moe 45 d Sale 37, Traralgon 45 d Morwell 34, Maffra 51 d Warragul 27.

C Grade: Wonthaggi Power 58 d Bairnsdale 27, Leongatha 45 d Drouin 28, Moe 42 d Sale 34, Traralgon 43 d Morwell 24, Maffra 44 d Warragul 28.

Under 17: Wonthaggi Power 39 d Bairnsdale 26, Drouin 44 d Leongatha 39, Sale 36 drew Moe 36, Traralgon 45 d Morwell 31, Maffra 36 d Warragul 34.

Under 15: Wonthaggi Power 45 d Bairnsdale 26, Leongatha 48 d Drouin 28, Moe 37 d Sale 22, Traralgon 37 d Morwell 23, Maffra 72 d Warragul 25.

Under 13: Bairnsdale 39

d Wonthaggi Power 15, Leongatha 41 d Drouin 23, Sale 52 d Moe 26, Traralgon 41 d Morwell 24, Maffra 40 d Warragul 12.

Ladders A Grade Drouin ........................160.80 Traralgon ...................145.66 Moe .............................137.38 Morwell ......................131.26 Wonthaggi Power ......104.07 Leongatha....................108.88 Maffra............................74.27 Sale................................72.13 Bairnsdale .....................68.62 Warragul ........................48.96 B Grade Traralgon ...................146.75 Maffra ........................121.25 Morwell ...................... 112.13 Leongatha ..................126.72 Moe .............................102.89 Drouin ...........................98.34 Bairnsdale .....................93.10 Wonthaggi Power ..........88.48 Sale................................74.74 Warragul ........................63.35 C Grade Traralgon ...................137.23 Wonthaggi Power ......138.98 Sale .............................126.09 Maffra ........................125.99 Moe .............................129.25 Leongatha....................123.25

68 64 56 52 36 32 20 16 16 0 64 56 56 52 38 32 26 24 8 0 60 54 52 52 48 46

Morwell .........................86.36 24 Drouin ...........................71.35 14 Bairnsdale .....................53.00 6 Warragul ........................52.25 4 Under 17 Moe .............................159.21 66 Sale .............................168.88 64 Drouin ........................133.52 60 Traralgon ...................122.69 44 Wonthaggi Power ........99.16 38 Maffra............................91.58 32 Leongatha......................73.05 20 Bairnsdale .....................78.22 14 Morwell .........................67.51 14 Warragul ........................58.60 8 Under 15 Maffra ........................182.76 64 Wonthaggi Power ......137.30 56 Moe .............................131.27 56 Traralgon ................... 116.01 52 Sale ............................. 110.60 40 Bairnsdale .................... 111.58 28 Leongatha......................90.50 28 Morwell .........................88.19 28 Drouin ...........................57.95 8 Warragul ........................37.92 0 Under 13 Sale .............................252.99 72 Maffra ........................130.23 54 Bairnsdale ..................142.09 50 Leongatha ..................128.32 48 Moe ............................. 111.54 38 Wonthaggi Power ..........86.93 34 Drouin ...........................84.19 28 Traralgon .......................85.94 24 Morwell .........................45.01 8 Warragul ........................36.96 4

Mirboo North netball results First round of finals Under 15s: MN 49 d Newborough 43 A great win against a tough oppositions sees the girls progress to the second semi final.

A Grade: MN 51 d Thorpdale 44 After a close contest, the Tigers ran away

with the win in the last quarter and will play off against Newborough in the second semi final.

B Grade: MN 26 def by Trafalgar 37 The season draws to a close for the B Graders who went down in a tough contest against Trafalgar.

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Korumburra Bena – a netball force The 13 and Under team played brilliantly in Saturday’s Preliminary Final to see it into the grand final against Inverloch Kongwak, defeating Fish Creek 23-20.

The A Grade team will be playing for an unprecedented fifth flag in a row but expect tough competition from its long time rival Dalyston.

Korumburra Bena Player Profiles A Grade A Grade GS - Emma Kyle, GA - Kim Hillberg, WA - Tarli Hillberg, C

- Jacquie Snooks, WD - Gemma Dixon, GD - Christie Hillberg, GK – Annelise Van Rooye, INTERCHANGE: Ellie Holmes and Shae Kyle B Grade GS - Alana Besley, GA - Jaimie-Lee Jeffs, WA - Zoe Archer, C - Rebecca Muir, WD - Kerryn Gow, GD - Jessica Cook, GK - Jude Reynolds, INTERCHANGE: Louise McMeekin, Tenae Dixon, Elle Burgess and Maddie Dixon

Kimberley Hillberg: Kim is a target up forward, with the agility and smarts to get the ball against the toughest of opponents. Her accuracy and unselfishness make her a key part of the attack end.

Gemma Dixon: Gem is versatile and is such an asset in attack or defence. Her pressure over the ball causes turnovers and her strong leads to the ball create space and possibilities all down the court.

Jacquie Snooks: Jacquie’s versatility through the midcourt makes her a formidable opponent in defence and attack. She is fast, dynamic and creates opportunities.

Emma Kyle: Em’s work rate both on and off the ball is what makes her one of the most challenging goaler’s to defend. Her experience, speed and accuracy are all attributes of her game.

When she is on - she is unstoppable.

Ellie Holmes: Nominated as a Rising Star in 17 Unders, Ellie is a little pocket rocket who is able to play any position. She adds speed and agility to the mid court and is tireless in her efforts all over the court.

Shae Kyle: 17U R/U league B&F and Season Rising Star has proved awesome and has slotted in beautifully into the A Grade side. As a fluent goaler in her age group, she has stepped up and played some incredible defence.

Annelise Van Rooye: Anna’s on court experience and judgment of play gives her the ability to pick off balls and create turnovers throughout the defence end.

Her voice on and off court helps direct play and her physicality on her opponent often leaves her attacker frustrated.

Christie Hillberg: Christie will be hoping to get her team across the line. Her presence on the court is enough to lift the team. Her ability to read the play and her strong defence and great work results in countless turnovers and stability all over the court.

Tarli Hillberg: Tarli’s consistency this year has created a lot of stabilisation in the attack. Her explosive drives onto the ring and strong feeding into the goaler’s has created lots of scoring opportunities for our dominant goaler’s.

KORUMBURRA Bena really is a giant in regional netball, having teams contesting netball grand finals in all but the C Grade section.

The C Grade team only narrowly missed out, going down to MDU in the preliminary final on Saturday at Bass.

The A, B, 17 and Under, 15 and Under and 13 and Under teams are all through to the big one.

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Adam Cross Reigning club best and fairest winner. A quick and highly skilled player who can do damage up forward or through the midfield.

Aiden Cuff Wiry defender who is rarely beaten in the air. Reads the ball coming in well and has the ability to take intercept marks.

Tom Wyatt Captain and lead up half forward. Can be handy in the air and on ground level.

David Newman Rarely wastes a disposal and doesn’t mind getting forward and putting one through the big sticks.

William Hetherington Outside midfielder/half forward. Loves a running bounce and a goal. Expect to see the top knot on game day.

Campbell McKenzie Young gun who oozes class, talent and poise.

Fearless for a young bloke and always puts the team first.

Corey Casey Youngster who has come along in leaps and bounds this year. He tackles strongly and works hard both way.

Andy Soumilas Leads the tackle count week in week out. Strong around the contest and uses the ball exceptionally well.

Toby Mahoney Elusive forward with a great overhead mark. Expect him to crash a pack or two.

Josh Clottu Fierce reliable inside midfielder who is clean with his hands from within the packs.

Dylan Clark Rangy half back and ruckman. Controls the air and is unbeatable when he is at his best.

Brad Hender Experienced ruck man who has won the big one before. A few of the younger blokes will be getting some tips during the week on how to handle the nerves.

Craig O’Reilly Plays both an inside and outside roll throughout the midfield. Very passionate about IK.

Lucas McMillan Has kicked 885 career goals, just ask him. Unstoppable when he is at his best.

Danny Reid Bullish midfielder. Without doubt the best set shot at the club.

Rowan Clark Hard as nails who never leaves anything out on the ground.

Lewis Rankin Has an unbelievable work rate with heaps of courage.

Never hesitates to put his body on the line.

Eric Macphie Quick rebounding half back. Sets up plenty of scoring opportunities with his elite skill level.

Mark Billows Has played the most Senior games ever at IK. Booming right foot. Don’t be surprised if he hits the centre circle from a kick out.

Tom McQualter Experienced midfielder/ forward with a never say die attitude and great foot skills.

Daniel Houston Hard tackling wingman.

Models his game on Rhys Shaw.

Ben Soumilas (coach) As a coach he is calm and unflappable and a great tactician with an effective counter punch.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, August 30, 2016 - PAGE 51

Magpies premiership ready FOUR Dalyston teams will fight for grand final glory during this week’s premiership matches at the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve.

The Reserves, A Grade, C Grade and U/17s have worked hard for success and will be forces to be reckoned with against old rivals.

Facing off against Inverloch Kongwak, supporters will be expecting to see an exciting clash similar to the semi final.

Dalyston was the victor of the semi final, earning an immediate spot in the grand final, but will have to maintain a strong four quarters to take home the

premiership.

Inverloch Kongwak put on plenty of pressure in the first quarter of the match, but Dalyston was quick to take control of the game and will be looking to make a similar turnover this Saturday.

A Grade will once again be coming up against Korumburra Bena in a premiership rematch.

Korumburra Bena took away the title last year with just four goals over Dalyston.

Dalyston has been training hard this year and will be using this week to ensure it is on top of its game to keep plenty of pressure on its rivals.

C Grade will be going for back to back premierships this

year, after defeating Korumburra Bena last year.

This year the girls take on MDU, which promises to be an interesting match.

The two sides are evenly matched, with Dalyston defeating MDU by just two goals after its last meeting in round 16.

This is sure to be a nail biter and both teams will need to bring their A game on the day.

The U/17s will also be playing in a premiership match against Korumburra Bena, which finished first and second on the ladder.

Dalyston was the minor premiers and will be looking to take this year’s success right to the finish.

A Grade profiles:

Hannah McRae: In her second full year in A Grade, great running player and feeder into the goal circle.

Grace McRae: Young girl who has played a few games in A Grade. Great young talent, one to watch in the future.

Gemma Thomas: Another young one, reads the ball well and another one to watch in the future.

Tess Angarane: Solid defender who picks off a lot of the ball coming in the goal circle.

Ange Marotta: Tall agile defender.

Stands up strong in the goal circle and big rebounds.

Jess McRae: Pocket Alyce Wylie: Cen- rocket with great tre court player, very drives through the quick on her feet and centre court. is one of the veterans of the team. Good feeder to the goalers.

Britt Thomas: Versatile player playing both ends of the court. One to watch.

Jarney Thomas: Very strong and accurate shooter. Captain this year, great leader for the team.

Alana McRae: The young one of the team who has stepped up and held her own.

Great shooter and defender.

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Pursuit: Fish Creek’s Ashley Snooks accepts a hand ball from a team mate looking to clear the ball from the Kangaroos backline during the last meeting between these two teams on July 30. It was a battle between the top two sides and Fish Creek came out on top by 15 points to displace the Inverloch Kongwak Sea Eagles from top spot.

Fish Creek – it’s time IT was 2002 when Fish Creek last won the Alberton Football Netball League Grand Final.

President Jason Harding said he would be “delighted” to fly the flag at Fish Creek once again.

The year has belonged to Fish Creek in many ways and a premiership would be a fitting end to the team that won the minor premiership.

There aren’t much in the way of clouds on the horizon as the moment of truth approaches with nothing more than a couple of minor injuries.

“Some concerns,” Mr Harding said without being prepared to name the players in question.

Injury concerns at Fish Creek are simply that: injury concerns at Fish

Creek where the average age of the Senior playing group is 23 to 24.

That makes Fish Creek the youngest in the league and those young legs can outrun an older, heavier side like say Dalyston, which until its loss on Saturday, was one of its potential foes in the grand final.

The victor of the preliminary final, Inverloch-Kongwak, now that makes for a much more evenly contested grand final.

Apart from those unmentionable injury concerns the club is reporting all is, like the night before Christmas, calm.

“It has been a good week,” said the president. “We are 95 percent fit and ready to fire.

“Grand finals are difficult to get

into and difficult to win.”

Greg “Reggie” Hoskin is a very good student of the game according to Jason Harding.

“He is a smart coach. He was a smart coach as a player and he is smart now as a non playing coach.”

Out on the ground itself Fish Creek is led by example by Callum Park.

Callum, known for having strength, pace and skills honed by his years playing for Gippsland Power, is a key player but key players at Fish Creek are hard to name because of the evenness of the playing group.

Mr Harding said, “That is the beauty of our team; we are very even.”

Trevor Hooker, the team’s most senior player with premiership experience, playing with Poowong, will need

to be at his best - as will the whole team.

Hooker along with Travis Manne (depth of experience borne by age and the league’s best and fairest award 2012) and the other veteran Andrew Seccull will be relied upon to show poise and help settle the nervous energy in the opening period of play and swing momentum the team’s way.

There haven’t been all that many but Jason Harding said a sunny day with a dry surface would not do his team any harm.

“When the ground and ball are dry we are a hard team to match,” he said.

“Whatever the conditions we will have to play our best.”

15 – Tom Fusinato In his second season at Fish Creek, he is hard at the footy and loves to tackle. May spend some time up forward where he can find the goals and knows how to hold the ball in the forward 50 with his relentless attack on the ball.

2 – Jake Buckland Another of the young men who has played his footy at Fish Creek, mostly as a forward in 2016. Played as a backman in the grand final last year, he was the sides best player. This year he will play forward and can kick goals from 60 metres.

4 – Trevor Hooker The team’s elder statesman; he is one of the leaders in the side who puts his body on the line every time he contests the ball.

Brings success having won a senior premiership previously at Poowong.

Can play forward or back.

20 – Paul Tolongs New to the club in 2016, he is a strongly built onballer who likes to get to the bottom of the packs and often bobs up for a goal when needed. He tackles hard and is quick and covers plenty of ground.

23 – Matt Taylor Another new player to the club this year. Matt plays a big role up forward with his marking power and he is also very dangerous at ground level for a big man. He loves to kick a goal and is a great long kick as well.

16 – Joe Brooks Old fashioned utility who takes a good mark and covers a lot of ground for a big man. Can jump out of his skin and regularly launches himself whether it be in the ruck or chasing a big mark around the ground.

5 – Gareth Park One of the team’s youngest players by birthdate but his skills and ability to play is well beyond his age. Can play on-ball or up forward and is damaging whenever he gets the ball. He is strong and ferocious and his tackles stick.

47 – Bailey Harfield Park Bailey has had a great year off half back. He’s hard at the ball and when he has it in his hands he delivers it with precision. Bailey never takes his eye off the ball.

30 – Tom Cameron A home clubbed Sandringham listed player, has become a cult figure at the club. He is a good kick, can mark and often kicks the team lifting goals.

54 – Matt Kreymborg The other of the team’s home clubbed Sandringham boys this young man is an out and out champion. He runs, is strong overhead and knows where the goals are. Will be dangerous up forward.

6 – Ashley Snooks In his third year with the club he has really fitted in, is a club Best and Fairest winner and is a damaging midfielder. He is quick and knows where to find the goals.

9 – Justin Smith In his third year at the club, he has genuine speed and strength and can kick goals on either side of his body. A dangerous Eddie Betts like forward who never stops running and loves the hard ball.

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21 – Todd Mackie Todd is in his third year at the club and has fitted in very nicely with the team and the club.

He is an elusive backman who reads the play very well and spots up on the run. He is good overhead and can play on a tall or a small forward.

29 – Ethan Park Ethan has had a super year , has unbelievable skills, pinpoint accuracy and ability to kick 50 on either foot. Is looking forward to getting onto the big stage this weekend and will be one to watch.

25 – Col McPhee Col has made a big impact in 2016, he works extremely hard and is a dour defender who doesn’t know the meaning of quit. He is good overhead and hits targets streaming out of the backline regularly.

Always give everything he has.

27 – Andrew Seccull Former coach of the club, he is a team leader.

He is quick, ferocious, has silky skills, can mark, kick and do just about everything you want in a footballer. He never gives up and drags his teammates with him always.

7 – Travis Manne Is a league Best and Fairest winner and even at age of 32 still amongst the best ruckman in the league. Is very damaging around the ground and can go forward where he is a difficult match up and can kick goals.

18 – Brent Cooper Dickie has been one of our most consistent players over a long period of time, he is our reigning best and fairest winner who has silky skills and is very strong overhead. He plays off half back and can kick goals.

1 – Callan Park The team captain in 2016 and at 22 is an amazing talent who leads the entire club by example.

He has the ability and skill to make the opposition look to be at a lower level. He has been very damaging through the midfield and up forward in 2016.

36 – Lachie Pratt Pratty is a powerful backman who loves to play hard and tight. A very experienced campaigner who will get a job on one of the opposition’s premier forwards.

14 – Ryan McGannon A very talented junior who can play forward or back and in 2016 has made a name for himself getting the job on the opposition’s best forward. He always charges straight ahead and kicks long.

Can kick goals when needed.

19 – Jack Hayes Jack is new to the club in 2016 and has made a name for himself as a backman. He is tall and thin, has a big heart and never backs down or gives up. He is strong overhead and uses the ball very well coming out of defence and around the ground.

3 – Chad Macri Has had a horror run with injuries the last two years, but is good to go and my goodness when this chap gets going he is a forward’s worst nightmare. His pace and sheer will to win makes him a premier defender in the competition.

8 – Aaron Ireland He is a raging bull who never ever gives up with second third and fourth efforts continuously.

Can play a tagging role or can run through the middle or on a wing.

Has pace and a very big heart and hates to lose.

11 – Matthew McGannon The youngest player in the side and has been at Power most of the year where he has made a solid contribution.

Skill on either side of the body and will kick goals and hit targets consistently.

Coach – Greg Hoskin Reggie is born and bred Fish Creek and played over 200 club games.

He returned to Fishy this year as head coach after a stint as an assistant coach at Port Melbourne. Reg has had a great year at the helm and has been awarded the coach of the year in 2016 by the AFNL.

Runner – Brendan Richards Richo has been a great addition as runner this year; he covers plenty of ground delivering the coach’s messages and having been back amongst the blood sweat and tears this year may be persuaded to pull on the boots again in 2017.

Team manager – Damien Symmons Symmo is born and bred Fish Creek and has played all his footy here through the successful 90s and early 2000s. He returned in 2014 and has been a very important part of the squad since.

He is the number one team manager in the competition.

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SPORT | FOOTBALL

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• AFNL Preliminary Final

Sea Eagles soar to grand final INVERLOCHKongwak will play in all four Alberton Football Netball League grand finals football matches on Saturday.

The venue, the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve will be a sea of blue and gold.

Well almost.

There will be a fair smattering of red and white around the boundary line with Fish Creek playing in three while the Reserves will play Dalyston.

It is the first time IK has had four teams feature on grand final day.

It is all coming together for the Sea Eagles as it bows out of the Alberton league with the Seniors footballers ready to carry out the plan it set in action 12 months ago: win the league premiership.

A huge crowd gathered to watch Inverloch Kongwak record an 18 point win over last year’s premiers Dalyston, in conditions which grew colder as the game unfolded.

A strong wind which affected the day’s earlier games had abated to a steady westerly breeze favouring the southern end of the ground with no more than a one goal advantage.

Tom Wyatt, the team captain said, “The things we have been working on together for the last 12 months all came together.

“We played well as team.

“We broke their back in the third quarter to take an 18 point lead into the fourth quarter which was nothing but a shootout.”

In the final quarter play swung from end to end but with Dalyston unable to make inroads into IK’s lead.

The Sea Eagles last two weeks’ team meetings had focused on the opposition more than usual and its main concern was Dalyston forward Bret Thornton.

As if to prove IK’s concern, Thornton kicked the opening goal of the game; with the help of a 50 metre penalty.

With all three goals in the opening quarter off his boot Thornton kicked five for the match.

IK’s Tom McQualter snapped a rover’s goal midway through the term.

Dalyston’s key forwards were working well but in reality Thornton at full forward has been carrying a nagging hamstring injury and while normally quite a versatile player who the coach moves around, on Saturday it appears he wasn’t available for posi-

tional changes which disadvantaged the Magpies.

In fact neither of the full forwards was 100 percent fit with IK’s Lucas McMillan recovering from an ankle injury.

One goal down at quarter time Ben Soumilas entreated his players with one of his favourite sayings, to play like IK. His message was calm, “Stick to the game plan.”

One key component of the game plan was to keep the ball away from strong marking goal blocker at half back for Dalyston, Brad Fisher.

That part of the game plan was improved in the second quarter of play and with Fisher’s effectiveness cancelled he was moved to the forward line in the third quarter where he managed to kick three goals.

The Sea Eagles also worked hard to win the ball in the midfield.

Dean Wiley was a danger at half back and he was checked closely by Adam Cross who played a pretty good game.

Key moves by Soumilas sent Brad Hender from ruck to full back where he held Thornton goalless.

Hender’s ruck replacement, the more attacking defender, Dylan Clark had an influential last quarter.

The second quarter saw momentum swing IK’s way with a six point deficit exchanged for a seven point lead.

IK was getting the ball how it had planned to and then moving it forward the way it had wanted to.

Will Hetherington kicked a lovely goal from the pocket, the first for the quarter.

IK was quietly confident it could win the game with Soumilas opening his half time address in his usual calm, level headed manner, “Now I’ll tell you how we are going to win the game.”

He mainly spoke about taking the initiative, playing the patterns, getting numbers around the ball and utilising hand ball rather than bobbing the ball along.

The third quarter saw two goals kicked by each team.

IK’s came from a very strong Lucas McMillan tackle 20 metres out from goal with Dalyston back Liam West pinged for holding the ball, and two minutes later when Toby Mahoney got knocked over late and was awarded a 50 metre penalty which brought him to the goal square.

That is when Brad Fish-

er was moved up forward and ended up with three goals for the quarter.

Fifteen points up at the last change Inverloch Kongwak had the game by the horns and had wrestled it away from Dalyston.

IK prides itself on being the fittest side in the competition and its fitness was showing with more player making it to the contests.

The last quarter swung from end to end with Brad Fisher looking increasingly dangerous until Andy Soumilas kicked the goal on the run that sealed the game.

A large group gathered for a short celebration before quickly turning to the business of winning the ticket to the grand final and Andy Houston booted the authoritarian goal late in the quarter.

IK named 17 year old Campbell McKenzie best on the ground.

On Saturday take note of his courage and skill and his impact on the game.

Dylan Clark across half back and ruck in the last quarter exerted influence on the game as did Josh Clottu and Corey Casey, two midfielders who consistently won the ball and fed it on to the runners.

Louis Rankin had a great game on Brad Fisher with his athleticism giving him the edge - he is regarded as the fittest and fastest player on the team and is good at spoiling with the longer reach of his left arm.

Will Hetherington was the other player named among the best with his running and bouncing the ball gaining valuable metres all match.

This week it’s all about keeping things on an even keel with training Tuesday and Thursday nights.

There will be plenty to talk about; Fish Creek looms a formidable oppo-

nent.

Reserves Inverloch Kongwak versus MDU The wind, it could be said, blew this game apart.

The wind, more a gale, made it difficult for the boundary umpires to throw the ball back into play and accounts for the inaccuracy of the scoring with five goals scored and 23 behinds.

Only one of those five goals belonged to MDU. All the same, in the captain’s view, fewer of IK’s 13 behinds should have been missed.

IK had the bulk of the inside 50s and its back line held up much better than MDU. IK was able to exert more pressure around the ball with players like S. Buxton getting first use of the ball and showing a clean pair of hands.

Billy Huitema was in front of his opponent and Todd Lomax provided great run off the half back line.

MDU appeared to have little in the way of forward structures and allowed players to get bottled up.

Barry Withers normally plays on the backline but he

went forward on Saturday and was the only multiple goal scorer on the day with two goals.

Essentially he managed to muscle it through.

The Inverloch Kongwak Reserves play Dalyston in the grand final next Saturday.

Thirds Phillip Island versus Fish Creek The first quarter of the Thirds preliminary final, Phillip Island versus Fish Creek was a hard, even contest.

Both teams contested strongly for the ball and were determined in their pressure.

Fish Creek opened the scoring with a goal to Josh Standfield.

Phillip Island responded quickly with a point, followed by a goal.

Fishy worked hard from the centre bounce and showed great team work, resulting in a goal to Brady Mitchell.

Phillip Island was not to be outdone and scored its second goal after a 50 metre penalty.

Fish Creek again worked the ball into its forward line but the blustery wind made scoring tough.

Pensive: Inverloch Kongwak’s Ben Soumilas will have much to ponder as the grand final approaches. The players are as prepared as well as they could possibly be and now it is all a matter of how to deploy them to maximum advantage and punch and counter punch.

Fishy kept the ball in its forward 50 but could only manage two points before quarter time.

The wind continued to be a major factor in the second quarter.

Fishy battled hard to keep the ball at its scoring end but could not convert the work into goals.

Owen Straw was leading the team and tackling hard.

Jai Stefani scored Fish Creek’s only goal for the quarter.

Phillip Island responded with a very quick goal, followed by a point at the end of the quarter, giving Fish Creek a slim four point lead.

Fish Creek controlled most of the play in the third quarter.

Toby Redpath was taking some important intercept marks in the back line and helped to keep Phillip Island’s scoring to a point.

Fish Creek was still finding it difficult to convert its work into goals with the

Reach out: Lewis Rankin had a great game on Brad Fisher. He was among the IK players named best on the ground and is regarded as the fittest and fastest players at the club.

SENIORS

THIRDS

Inverloch-Kongwak 13.13.91 Dalyston 11.7.73

Fish Creek 5.13.43 Phillip Island 4.9.33

Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: T. Mahoney 4, L. McMillan 3, W. Hetherington 1, D. Newman 1, C. Casey 1, D. Houston 1, T. McQualter 1, A. Soumilas 1.

Dalyston Goals: B. Thornton 5, B. Fisher 3, M. Rosendale 2, D. Wylie 1.

Inverloch-Kongwak Best: C. Mckenzie, D. Clark, J. Clottu, C. Casey, L. Rankin, W. Hetherington.

Dalyston Best: D. Wylie, B. Fisher, K. Butler, K. Kirk, M. Marotta, B. Thornton.

RESERVES

Fish Creek Goals: B. Mitchell 2, J. Stefani 1, J. Standfield 1, O. Straw 1.

Phillip Island Goals: J. Sanna 2, J. Keating 1, L. Arnold 1.

Fish Creek Best: T. Redpath, O. Straw, S. Flanders, B. Pulham, L. Howard, T. Price.

Phillip Island Best: A. Duyker, J. Keating, S. Stanley, D. WilsonBrowne, E. Hines, L. Sullivan.

FOURTHS

Inverloch-Kongwak 4.13.37 MDU 1.10.16

Joy: Lewis Rankin and Rowan Clark celebrate victory in a match that has given their team a place in the biggest game of the year.

gusting wind making all shots difficult.

Sam Flanders was in everything and Brady Mitchell was marking well in the difficult conditions.

He scored Fishy’s only goal for the quarter, after a 50 metre penalty.

Phillip Island had the scoring end in the final quarter and was determined to make the most of it.

The Bulldogs scored a fast goal from the centre bounce and then kept the ball in their forward line, scoring two more points.

Fish Creek was not going to give up.

Toby Redpath was continuing to stand strong in the back line while Sam Flanders was applying tremendous forward pressure.

Phillip Island took control of the play again and managed two more points but Fish Creek stood strong and even though it was scoreless for the quarter came out the victors and into the grand final.

Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: M. Miller 1, B. Withers 1, R. Butler 1, P. Jobling 1.

MDU Goals: N. Hillam 1.

Inverloch-Kongwak Best: B. Withers, S. Buxton, B. Huitema, T. Lomax, J. Truman, M. Miller.

MDU Best: P. Harris, M. East, J. Bolge, S. Heppell, C. Harris, Y. Zorzos.

Inverloch-Kongwak 12,3,65 Phillip Island 4.4.28 Inverloch-Kongwak Goals: C. McInnes 5, H. Dawson 1, J. Bates 1, E. Purnell 1, W. Clarkson 1, T. Nash 1, Z. Reid 1, T. Simpson 1.

Phillip Island Goals: B. Lloyd 1, B. Taylor 1, W. Semple 1, M. Freeman 1.

Inverloch-Kongwak Best: M. Toussaint, J. Pryor, C. McLean, C. McInnes, W. Clarkson, E. Purnell.

Phillip Island Best: M. Mattock, B. Taylor, C. Thompson, N. Anderson, M. Freeman, T. McMillan.

Rarely misses: IK’s first of two goals in the third quarter resulted from Dalyston player Liam West being caught holding the ball by Lucas McMillan who took his shot directly in front of goal.

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FOOTBALL | SPORT

thestar.com.au • Leongatha v. Drouin

Parrots ready for finals ROUND 18 SENIORS LADDER W

L D

%

Pts

Leongatha ..17 0 1 314.81 70 Maffra.......12 5 1 136.56 50 Traralgon ...12 6 0 139.27 48 Warragul .... 9 9 0 89.49 36 Drouin ....... 8 9 1 80.76 34 97.79 32 Sale .............. 8 10 0 Won Power ...8 10 0 93.23 32 Moe...............6 12 0 82.33 24 Morwell .........4 13 1 65.12 18 Bairnsdale .....4 14 0 55.15 16 GOALKICKERS C. Dunne (Leongatha) ......... (1) 65 A. Hillberg (Leongatha) ....... (3) 50 L. Stockdale (Traralgon) ...... (4) 47 M. Bennett (Maffra)............. (7) 46 J. Gooch (Sale) ................... (7) 45 B. Fowler (Warragul) ........... (4) 43 T. Harley (Won Pwr) ............ (4) 38 B. Hughes (Drouin) ............. (0) 36 Z. Vernon (Leongatha) ........ (0) 34 A. Cook (Won Pwr) ............. (1) 32

RESERVES LADDER W

L D

%

Leongatha ..15 0 1 518.31 Maffra.......12 3 1 278.75 Traralgon ...11 5 0 193.90 Won Power .. 9 7 0 128.44 Drouin ....... 9 7 0 99.33 Moe...............7 9 0 87.78 Morwell .........3 13 0 47.02 Warragul .......3 13 0 31.36 Sale ...............2 14 0 27.44 Bairnsdale .....0 0 0 0.00 GOALKICKERS

LEONGATHA finished the home and away season undefeated after hosting Drouin and winning by 89 points.

The classy Parrots brought it’s “A” game along and, while Drouin was solid early, the Parrots extended its lead at every break.

The seniors and reserves sides, having both finished the season without a loss, now have the week off as they await this weekend’s finals to see which team they’ll be up against in the second semi-final.

The forwards had a day out with Leongatha’s best Cade Maskell bagging five goals and being brilliant around the ball and taking a

lot of marks, Aaron Hillberg and Josh Hopkins, another two former Korumburra Bena players, chipped in with three apiece.

Down back it was a similar tale with Leongatha’s very stingy backline allowing the Hawks just one goal after half time.

Lochie Du Mont was again good at the clearances and around the ground for the Greens. Shem Hawking and Tom Marriott were valuable players again; Hawking working hard to the contest and equally good defending or attacking.

Josh Hopkins, either as a wingman or small forward, was handy too while Zac Vernon got plenty of hard ball out.

Big Ben Willis had a tough contest against Dr-

ouin’s ruckman Bob McCallum; Willis wining the centre taps by and large, McCallum doing better around the ground.

In the first term the Parrots got away confidently with goals to Dunne and Hillberg. Drouin had chances but two missed shots including one into the post proved costly.

The highlight this term was Aaron Hillberg’s goals; one booted from 45 metres out on the boundary line and another which saw the ball take the right bounce and roll end on end through for a major.

Leongatha led 5.2.32 to Drouin 1.3.9 at quarter time.

Joel Sinclair, Zac Vernon and Josh Hopkins combined to get one over to Cade Maskel for a goal at the five

Pts

62 50 44 36 36 28 12 12 8 0

J. Pellicano (Leongatha) ..... (4) 45 C. Johnston (Leongatha)..... (3) 35 P. Yates (Moe) ..................... (3) 25 T. Mustoe (Traralgon) .......... (1) 21 D. Seri (Drouin)................... (1) 19 N. Quenault (Traralgon)....... (1) 19 A. Burgiel (Maffra) .............. (0) 19 C. Dunn (Traralgon) ............ (0) 19 R. Loprese (Traralgon) ........ (2) 18 R. Horton (Moe).................. (4) 18 T. Olden (Leongatha) ........... (3) 18

Flying Parrot: Leongatha’s Sean Westaway gets airborne as he tries to gather the ball.

UNDER 18 LADDER W

L D

Traralgon ...15 1 Bairnsdale..14 2 Moe .........12 4 Leongatha ... 9 6 Maffra........ 9 6 Sale ...............4 12 Drouin ...........3 12 Morwell .........3 12 Warragul .......1 15 Won Power ...0 3

0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0

%

384.74 303.54 240.56 205.78 169.53 44.68 36.43 29.76 21.34 0.00

UNDER 16 LADDER W

L D

0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0

Crunch: there’s no doubting Zac Vernon’s application to the ball as he takes a strong grab in front of Drouin’s Luke Duffy.

SENIORS Leongatha 19.9.123 Drouin 4.10.34

UNDER 18 Leongatha 15.13.103 Drouin 4.3.27

Leongatha goals: C. Maskell 5, A. Hillberg 3, J. Hopkins 3, B. Davidson 2, T. Marriott 2, C. Dunne 1, J. Tomada 1, S. Hawking 1, N. Argento 1.

Drouin goals: D. Irwin 2, B. Williams 1, J. Kingi 1.

Leongatha best: C. Maskell, L. Du Mont, T. Marriott, S. Hawking, J. Hopkins, Z. Vernon.

Drouin best: J. McKellar, L. Anderson, R. McCallum, B. Fraser, J. Kingi, L. Duffy.

Leongatha goals: J. Van der Kolk 3, J. Patullo 3, T. Brew 3, S. Forrester 2, B. Amato 2, T. Sauvarin 1, N. Trotto 1.

Drouin goals: E. Calway 2, Z. Watson 1, J. Williams 1.

Leongatha best: J. Patullo, H. McGannon, J. Patullo, T. Sauvarin, L. Scott, W. Graeme.

Drouin best: C. Kingi, J. Wainwright, J. Mitchell, T. Baker, T. Wyatt.

RESERVES Leongatha 16.10.106 Drouin 1.0.6

UNDER 16 Leongatha 19.13.127 Drouin 0.4.4

Leongatha goals: J. Pellicano 4, C. Johnston 3, B. Fitzgerald 3, T. Olden 3, M. Borschman 1, T. Pellicano 1, M. Dennison 1.

Drouin goals: D. Seri 1.

Leongatha best: C. Salmon, J. Ginnane, J. Harry, T. Olden, B. Fitzgerald, J. Pellicano.

Drouin best: N. Burr, J. Baker, C. Jolly, L. Ferguson, D. Desiatov, B. Miller.

Leongatha goals: C. Olden 5, B. Patterson 3, J. Hastings 3, B. Perry 2, K. Reid 2, J. van der Pligt 1, M. McKay 1, L. O’Neill 1, B. Motton 1.

Drouin goals: Nil. Leongatha best: B. Patterson, J. van der Pligt, M. Bentvelzen , J. Hume, C. Olden, K. Reid.

Drouin best: C. Bethune, J. Louden, L. Gleeson, J. Lewis, R. Taylor, A. Warner.

Pts

60 56 48 38 38 16 14 14 4 0

GOALKICKERS L. Di Ciero (Traralgon)......... (0) 46 L. Farrell (Moe) ................... (6) 36 A. McLaren (Bairnsdale) ..... (0) 36 B. Bosman (Moe) ................ (3) 30 N. Pruscino (Bairnsdale) ..... (0) 30 B. Bassett (Bairnsdale) ........ (0) 25 R. Livingstone (Traralgon) .. (0) 25 L. Carman (Maffra) ............. (4) 24 J. Reeves (Maffra)............... (1) 23 A. McKenzie (Maffra) .......... (0) 22

Moe .........16 2 Leongatha ..15 2 Traralgon ...15 3 Bairnsdale..12 5 Sale .........10 8 Maffra ...........7 10 Warragul .......5 12 Drouin ...........5 13 Morwell .........1 17 Won Power ...1 15

minute mark.

Great pressure from Leongatha saw Brok Davidson run in for an easy goal.

Bradley Williams goaled for Drouin after a rare mistake with an ill directed kickin by Leongatha.

Darcy Irwin took a nice grab for the Hawks at centre half forward and goaled and this was Drouin’s most promising patch of footy for the day.

But Leongatha’s Hillberg and Maskell combined for a reply.

Hopkins for the Parrots snared another and the half time score was Leongatha 11.4.70 to Drouin 3.4.22 The Hawks would be stranded on this score for the third quarter while the Parrots added another five to bring its score to 16.7.103 and things were now getting ugly for Drouin.

The last quarter saw Drouin fight the game out but it couldn’t find the avenue to goal as Leongatha added another three.

Saturday’s Qualifying Final is being held at Morwell and will feature Maffra and Traralgon with the winner to face Leongatha, the game at Morwell on Saturday, September 10. Hayden Browne will make his likely return from injury.

The loser will play the Elimination Final winner.

This match is being held on Sunday at Traralgon and will feature Warragul and Drouin.

%

Pts

550.00 359.47 501.27 177.68 124.16 75.82 58.76 57.64 13.11 11.64

64 62 60 52 40 30 24 20 4 4

GOALKICKERS J. Van Iwaarden (Trar)......... (5) 71 R. Baldi (Moe) ..................... (1) 42 H. Neocleous (Traralgon) .... (3) 38 B. White (Traralgon) ............ (2) 36 J. Wykes (Bairnsdale) ......... (5) 35 J. Ziino (Sale) ...................... (0) 32 O. Henry (Maffra) ................ (2) 29 C. Mein (Bairnsdale) ........... (1) 27 B. Cheetham (Traralgon) ..... (1) 27 T. Baldi (Moe)...................... (3) 24

• Wonthaggi v. Bairnsdale

Wonthaggi misses finals W O N T H A G G I ’s hopes of having its Senior team contest finals failed on the weekend when results of other games didn’t go its way.

Despite a last round win at home over Bairnsdale, the shock win by Warragul over Maffra guaranteed both Wonthaggi and Sale would fall just short of the top five.

Wonthaggi needed a big win over Bairnsdale

and despite a good four quarter performance, the Power won by a little over five goals, meaning its percentage wouldn’t have got over Sale’s anyway with the Magpies big winners over Moe.

The Power was well up early and in the first term it was 17 points in the lead although inaccuracy denied it of a bigger margin with a couple of gettable shots missed.

In term two the inac-

OTHER MATCHES SENIORS Warragul 13.9.87 d Maffra 11.8.74 Sale 20.15.135 d Moe 11.7.73 Traralgon 13.13.91 d Morwell 7.8.50 RESERVES Maffra 15.10.100 d Warragul 3.1.19 Moe 13.12.90 d Sale 5.6.36 Traralgon 12.12.84 d Morwell 3.3.21 UNDER 18 Maffra 13.14.92 d Warragul 2.0.12 Moe 17.11.113 d Sale 5.5.35 Traralgon 16.9.105 d Morwell 4.3.27 UNDER 16 Maffra 11.9.75 d Warragul 8.12.60 Moe 16.9.105 d Sale 0.1.1 Traralgon 22.14.146 d Morwell 2.2.14

curacy continued but the quarter was more even with Bairnsdale fighting back.

At half time Wonthaggi 5.9. 39 lead a determined Bairnsdale 4.4.28 by just 11 points.

In the third term the Power forged ahead and booted five goals to Bairnsdale’s two and now it was Power 10.12.72 to Bairnsdale 6.5.41 Troy Harley was having a great day up forward for the Power and he kicked four goals for the game.

Jack Blair, who was released from duties for

Collingwood’s Reserves team, played a beauty and has been a real asset to the club in the last two weeks.

Wonthaggi got away to a 50 point lead in the last quarter with hopes the big win would be enough for finals. However Bairnsdale kicked three late ones to cut the margin back but it was all to no avail.

Eli Richards, the small forward who has missed most of the season, was a welcome addition with a fantastic game. Johnno Miles did a great job in the ruck and Kane McCarthy on a wing impressed.

The season is sill alive for a number of Power teams with the reserves still in the hunt and the club has four netball teams engaged so there’s plenty to look out for.

Stuart Gilmore has done an outstanding job for the senior side considering a different side has been picked almost every week with injuries proving costly.

The club is expected to announce coaching positions for 2017 soon with recruiting already underway.

Lucky break: Power’s Pat Ryan came in for a mighty bump which knocked the ball free and into the path of his opponents.

SENIORS Wonthaggi Power 14.15.99 Bairnsdale 10.5.65

UNDER 16 Bairnsdale 13.13.91 Wonthaggi Power 2.1.13

Wonthaggi Power goals: T. Harley 4, E. Richards 2, J. Blair 2, J. Liddle 2, D. O’Connor 1, A. Cook 1, K. McCarthy 1, S. Bates 1.

Bairnsdale goals: T. Hams 3, S. Deery 2, A. Nelson 1, D. Perrin 1, T. Bryan 1, C. Walsh 1, W. Hamilton 1.

Wonthaggi Power best: J. Blair, E. Richards, J. Miles, T. Harley, K. McCarthy, M. Coyne.

Bairnsdale best: C. Walsh, W. Hamilton, T. Brennan, T. Bryan, E. East, A. Nelson.

Bairnsdale goals: J. Wykes 5, B. McKinnon 3, B. Daniel 2, C. Mein 1, H. Hood 1, H. Cook 1.

Wonthaggi Power goals: N. Harris 1, J. Barry 1.

Bairnsdale best: B. Daniel, N. Pesa, B. Butling, J. Wykes, A. Stringer, H. Hood.

Wonthaggi Power best: J. Barry, T. Murray, K. Brann, D. Orchard, J. Gilmour, K. Wright.

Numbers: Aiden Lindsay comes to the aid of his team mate to get numbers around the ball and prevent Bairnsdale from claiming possession in the final round, Round 18 of the Gippsland Football League season.

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Best and Fairest Alberton draw THE Alberton Football Netball League Best and Fairest votes were counted at the Wonthaggi Workmens Club on Saturday night.

Lynn Whelan, the AFL Gippsland, South Gippsland Operations and Neil Park, the Alberton FNL director of football operations oversaw the event which took place in front of a large crowd enjoying dinner.

The winner of the Seniors trophy came down to the final vote of the night which produced a popular draw between Fish Creek’s Tom Cameron and Kilcunda Bass’s Chris Endres on 27 votes with the runner-up Ryan Fitzgerald on 19.

Korumburra-Bena’s Christie Hillberg led the count all night to win the A Grade netball trophy with 37 well ahead of the runner up from Phillip Island, Lawri Piera with 26.

Alberton Senior football and A Grade netball teams of the year were also announced.

The Reserves best and fairest was Peter Harris MDU and in a double for MDU the B Grade netball best and fairest was Melissa Harris.

Inverloch Kongwak was voted the most disciplined club of the year. ► See the winners of B and C Grade netball and more photos page 45.

Top netball award: from left, Julie Hillberg with her best and fairest A Grade daughter Sharing top award: from left, Fish Creek’s Tom Cameron and Kilcunda Bass’s Chris EnChristie Hillberg and the president of the Korumburra Bena FNC netball, Merrissa Cosson dres were voted the Alberton FNL best and fairest in a tied vote count at the Wonthaggi following the counting of 2016 votes at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on Saturday night. Workmens Club on Saturday night.