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Fire bug strikes By Lucy Johnson DETECTIVES are investigating the blaze at an unoccupied house in Wonthaggi yesterday (Monday) and have not ruled out a link to arson attacks earlier this year.

Results revealed: Year 12 students in South Gippsland are among the highest achieving in Victoria after Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) results were released yesterday (Monday). Among those checking their scores online were, from left, Courteney Westaway and Troy Sinclair of Leongatha Secondary College, Bianca Hoober of Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, and Leongatha Secondary College’s Josh Riseley and Georgie Preston. Full story on page 4.

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By Lucy Johnson TWO rescues at sea in South Gippsland have prompted authorities to warn boaters and kayakers of the need to take care on the water. Fishermen were rescued by jet skiers after their boat upturned off the coast of Inverloch on Sunday. The group of five was crossing the bar at Anderson Inlet, bound for open water, when conditions changed and the boat struggled against large waves. The experienced driver tried to maintain control of the vessel, however a large wave sent

The fire occurred in Stewart Street around 1.30am and spread quickly, engulfing the entire house in flames. Wonthaggi and Inverloch fire brigades attended the scene at 1.37am and worked until the fire was extinguished by 4.15am. Wonthaggi Fire Brigade incident officer Kim O’Connor said extra precautions were made due to the presence of asbestos on site. “The house was built with asbestos so it took a while to extinguish the fire. We applied extra safety precautions and limited our firefighters’ exposure to the chemicals. We also put out a community warning to the neighbourhood,” he said. Continued on page 3. the boat upright. The engine failed and as a result the boat lost power before another large wave capsized the boat, sending the passengers overboard. The passengers were all wearing life jackets which helped them to stay afloat as they clung to the 5.8m boat and awaited assistance after letting off a distress flare. Jet skiers saw the flare and responded to the call, taking the passengers to the Inverloch boat ramp where police, paramedics and Inverloch State Emergency Service were waiting. The fishermen were assessed by paramedics for minor injuries but were released without being admitted to hospital. Continued on page 3.

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Georgie’s app an Aussie winner By Brad Lester A LEONGATHA South teenager has won a prestigious national app design competition and now hopes her creation will transform the lives of teenage diabetics. Georgie Preston, herself a type one diabetic, drew on her own experiences to create the Diabateens app that won the Samsung Adappt Bootcamp in Sydney earlier this

month. The 17 year old was among three recipients of a $10,000 grant to advance her app idea, after working with designers at the bootcamp to create a prototype. The app is a social network and information source for teenagers with type one diabetes, and includes information for new patients and parents, recipe ideas, exercise ideas, news about the condition, links to other websites and a panic button in case of a medical emergency. “To make such a positive thing from a negative is just awesome,”

Georgie said. “I just want to help other teenagers with diabetes who have been through what I have been through.” Each of the eight finalists worked with a mentor to help turn their ideas into prototypes. “On the last day, all eight teams pitched to a panel of judges,” Georgie said of the nerve-racking experience. Georgie will take a gap year next year and will work while dedicating herself to making the app a reality. She will meet the board of the YMCA in Melbourne

this week in a bid to secure a partnership arrangement and hopefully also link with the Royal Children’s Hospital. Georgie has just completed Year 12 at Leongatha Secondary College, and thanked the school community, her family and friends for their support.

Australian feat: Leongatha South teenager Georgie Preston has won a national app design competition to create an app that will help teenagers with type one diabetes.

CSG is coming, say protesters By Brad Lester OPPONENTS to coal seam gas (CSG) in South Gippsland believe a parliamentary report released last week prepares Victoria for the development of a CSG industry.

The concerns of Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North came as Koonwarra MP Melina Bath called on the State Government to impose a five year moratorium on new gas projects in Victoria, including South Gippsland. Ms Bath, The Nationals Member for Eastern Victo-

ria Region, was a member of the Legislative Council Environment and Planning Committee that conducted the Inquiry into onshore unconventional gas in Victoria. The committee did not reach a majority decision about whether the government should pursue CSG and other alternative gas supplies. But Marg Thomas of Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North said recommendations made in the report, such as health studies and for government to oversee chemicals used in hydraulic fracking, indicated a leaning towards supporting an industry. “We understand these recommendations would be

in preparation for an industry we do not believe should be developed in our state, and that money and resources should not be thrown at this short term industry,” she said. “Even a highly regulated industry would pose great risk. It would be of far greater benefit to industry and domestic gas users for government to put its weight behind the renewables sector to provide long term energy security without risk to our water, air and soil.” Ms Bath said she did not believe conventional and unconventional gas should be mined in South Gippsland, and said it was unknown whether reserves

existed in the region. “I’m happy with the Coalition’s stance of a five year moratorium on the mining of all conventional and unconventional gas. There is a lot to learn about the industry. It is too new,” she said. “I do not think we should be risking our agricultural land, our aquifers, our environment, our tourism and our farming at this point.” The recommendations in the report advised the government to undertake further studies around potential health and environmental impacts before pursuing mining, rather than banning the controversial mining techniques. The State Government

will consider the findings before announcing its gas policy in the first half of next year. However, the Coalition gave a strong hint coal seam gas and other unconventional gases would be needed in the future. “Long term more gas will have to be brought on stream to ensure reliable supply and reasonable pricing,” the Coalition members

said in their minority report, signed by Ms Bath. But a statement from Labor committee member, Harriet Shing, also an Eastern Victoria Region MLC, called for an outright ban of CSG. “That, in light of the committee not receiving a body of indisputable evidence that convinced it the current moratorium on an

unconventional gas industry operating in Victoria should be lifted, and in recognition of the need to provide certainty on this issue within the terms of reference for this inquiry, the Victorian Government introduce a permanent ban on the exploration and extraction of unconventional gas,” the statement read.

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Continued from page 1. Inverloch State Emergency Services controller Scott Watson-Francis said the incident served as a timely reminder for fishermen to access tidal situations near the Inverloch bar. “The incident occurred

near the entrance of the bar at Inverloch where a number of similar incidents have occurred over the years,” he said. “This serves as a warning to members of the public to exercise caution when crossing over the bar. Con-

Fire bug strikes Continued from page 1. “There is a possibility this fire was linked to other incidents of arson earlier this year given the location and other similar factors.” Police are investigating the fire deemed suspicious. Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit Detective Senior Constable Liza Burrows has not ruled out a link to other arson attacks. “The fire was in the same area of town where arson attacks occurred earlier this year,” she said. “An arson chemist visited the site today (Monday) and is investigating further. Given the materials used and the fact it began in the middle of night, it is at this time deemed suspicious.” The property was under renovation at the time and police believe the flames may have been started under the house, on the western side near gas bottles.

Anyone with further information is urged to contact the Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit on 5671 4100.

ditions change in a matter of minutes and if you are planning to cross the bar, always check conditions and seek local knowledge.” Emergency services conducted a separate search and rescue to save a stranded kayaker on Dog Island on Friday. Two male kayakers, both in their ’30s, were travelling back from Snake Island at 7am to return to Port Welshpool when weather conditions changed and their kayaks overturned. Both men were washed ashore on Dog Island just

before 3pm. One man from Heidelberg walked two kilometres to the nearest house to call triple zero. Police air wing, water police, police on jet skis, Coastguard and State Emergency Services conducted a search and rescue in the area, and found the other kayaker in bushland on Dog Island at around 7pm. Both men were taken to Foster Hospital with minor injuries. • See video footage from the rescue on The Star’s Facebook page.

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Teens celebrate VCE success SOUTH Gippsland secondary colleges are delighted with outstanding Year 12 results released yesterday (Monday).

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Newhaven College dux Morgan Roney has so far achieved the highest in the region, with an impressive Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 99.4. Korumburra Secondary College’s dux achieved an ATAR over 93 and their identity will be revealed at the school’s awards ceremony tonight (Tuesday). Three other students scored well over 80 and five students achieved over 40 study scores, placing them in the top nine percent of the state. One student gained 45 in English, placing her in the top two per cent of the state. “Our students shone across the board – not just in traditional English, maths and science, but a

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41 in food technology, a 43 in visual communications and a fantastic 42 in product design and technology,” principal Abigail Graham said. Leongatha Secondary College’s Year 12s rejoiced. Taylah Darmanin topped the class with an impressive ATAR of 97.6. Ms Darmanin celebrated the news overseas where she is travelling in Indonesia. Leongatha Secondary College principal Wayne Chester said she deserved the high score. “Taylah is a very dedicated and organised student. She really committed herself to her study,” he said. “Overall, Leongatha Secondary College’s Year 12s had a successful year. We had an increase in students who received scores above 40 and we had a really pleasing number of students achieve an ATAR of above 70.” Mary MacKillop

Catholic Regional College principal David Leslie said the school community was pleased. “There have been a lot of smiles at the school upon hearing the results and even some tears of joy,” he said. Sarah McCahon received the highest score in the school with an ATAR of 98.1 and plans to study in the medical field. “Sarah is an all round achiever. She plays for the Leongatha Parrots, works part-time at Woolworths and was a representative of the Peninsula Waves. She applies herself in everything she does,” Mr Leslie said. Nicholas Argento achieved a high score of 94.3, and classmates Molly Barry and Sophie McKenzie-McHarg scored 93.1 and 90.25 respectively. Mirboo North Secondary College was unable to comment prior to print and will announced results tomorrow (Wednesday) at the school’s annual pre-

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sentation evening. At Newhaven College, 49 per cent scored in the top third of the state. Students who achieved scores within the nineties were Jonathon Bulbulian, Caitlyn Kirwan, Luke Anstey, Jessica Evans and Emily Anthony. “We are proud of all of our students, whose effort and determination earned them success. We celebrate the achievement of all those who have excelled, especially those who exceeded their own personal expectations,” principal Gea Lovell said. South Gippsland Secondary College dux Chloe Wood received 98.45, as well as study scores of 50 in English and literature. Emma Fletcher also scored well with 95.5. Another student received a score in the 90s and will be announced at the school’s award ceremony on Wednesday night. “We are really happy for those who performed well academically and for

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those who surpassed their own expectations,” principal Matt McPhee said. With a small cohort of 35 students, Mr McPhee said the school’s secret to success was tightening its VCE delivery. “We opened a study centre, which all VCE students were expected to go to during their private study sessions. This gives the students an environment similar to a library to work in and it is supervised by teachers who can help them,” he said. Wonthaggi Secondary College’s dux was Molly Cargill with an ATAR of 98.3. “I didn’t expect to get such a high score. I was quite surprised,” she said. WSC enjoyed a pass rate of 97 per cent this year, with two thirds of students achieving above average ATAR scores. Leongatha Secondary College student Georgie Preston of Leongatha South is now looking forward to a gap year before possibly pursuing nursing studies. LSC’s Josh Riseley of Outtrim is now assessing his options. “I thought I might go to uni or have a gap year or travel,” he said. LSC’s Troy Sinclair of Stony Creek is confident of pursuing podiatry studies and classmate Courteney Westaway of Ruby hopes to study nutrition at Latrobe University. Mary MacKillop’s Bianca Hoober, of Leongatha, was delighted with her score. “I’m trying to get into design, fashion or merchandising,” she said.

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Cloud hangs over Long Jetty By Sarah Vella PORT Welshpool’s Long Jetty has missed out on a grant for $4.7 million from the Federal Government in the most recent round of the National Stronger Regions Fund.

After struggling to attract federal funding for more than 10 years, some people are questioning whether the project is financially viable. Labor candidate for McMillan Chris Buckingham said he was disappointed the jetty once again missed out. “I really feel for the people of South Gippsland who have campaigned long and hard for the reconstruction and reopening of the Long Jetty, so it is a bitter pill,” he said. Mr Buckingham said he supported the reinstatement of the jetty, as it would bring visitors to the region and improve quality of life for locals. But he said the jetty project faced challenges and wondered whether the cost of repairing the jetty justified the financial returns. “Maybe the numbers did not stack up,” he said. “But there is the question out there about whether

the project needs to be that expensive.” Mr Buckingham said the fact McMillan was not a marginal seat could have hindered the jetty’s chances, given that no funding from the National Stronger Regions Fund came to the electorate. If successful, the federal funds would have joined the $6 million already committed by the South Gippsland Shire Council and State Government. Council has allocated $1 million towards the jetty project and the State Government has allocated $5 million. It is unclear whether those funds will remain set aside in the hope of future federal funding, or be allocated to other projects. Council CEO Tim Tamlin said, “A lot of hard work has been invested in the project by council, government departments and the local community. This is not the result we wanted or expected. “We knew we were up against some stiff competition but the sheer volume of applications in this funding round was almost unprecedented.” Mr Tamlin said council will meet to discuss its options to work out where to from here. “There are obviously a number of issues and obsta-

cles to be considered as we move forward,” he said. Council’s coordinator grants/emergency management, Penni Ellicott said the most recent application was strengthened with the inclusion of a more comprehensive asset management and risk plan provided by Gippsland Ports. “We will be seeking feedback from the funding body. Council is yet to decide about the next round of grants and any changes (to the application) would be dependent on the feedback provided,” she said. McMillan MP Russell Broadbent said he was expecting the jetty to be funded this round and so was disappointed. “I will be writing to the minister to find out why it was knocked back. I thought council had sorted out the problems with its previous application,” he said. “I want a written response as to why the department hasn’t supported the application.” Mr Broadbent said the project has been chasing funding for over 10 years. “The next round of National Stronger Regions funding opens in January and for me, it will keep going until it is successful,” he said. “If there are no further grants, we will have to look at other means.”

Festive friends: from left, Jasmine Mackie from Meeniyan, Elly Jones from Meeniyan, Ruby Martin from Meeniyan and Grace and Irene Thorson from Dumbalk were at the Meeniyan Christmas party on Friday, held at the recreation reserve.

Christmas cheer in Meeniyan THE Meeniyan and Dumbalk United Football Club held its annual Christmas party at the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve on Friday evening.

The event, which has been running for around seven years, attracted more than 200 people, including 120 children.

Children were well catered for with face painting, a jumping castle, balloons and Santa Claus. The horse and cart rides and tractor hay rides were also popular on the night. Football club president Andrew Mackie said the Christmas party is a great community event.

“We had a good number of people there. It was probably the biggest crowd we have had,” he said. “A highlight of the evening was the Tarwin Valley Primary School choir, that performed for the first time. They were great.” • More photos online at www.thestar.com.au

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Call to help mentally ill By Tayla Kershaw A SERENE rehabilitation centre for the mentally ill and youth at risk is on Bass Coast’s wish list.

Woolamai’s Shirani Perera envisages a centre dedicated to assisting recovery for the mentally ill and youth at risk. Ms Perera said the community has supported her cause because Bass Coast Health’s facilities are often inundated with patients needing mental health care. “From personal experience I know Bass Coast Health is often very busy and doesn’t have the capacity to treat everyone, so a lot of patients are required to travel to other facilities like Traralgon’s Latrobe Regional Hospital or even as far as Bairnsdale,” Ms Perera said. Latrobe Regional Hospital currently has around 170 people in its community care program who are from South Gippsland. However, this is only a small percentage of people, as others may seek help from other health providers or privately. Wonthaggi Medical Group offers a Bass Coast Youth Assist Clinic at its Wonthaggi facility, which provides a safe and confidential environment for young people between 12 and 25 years old to receive physical and mental health support. Though this is a suitable service, Ms Perera wants to see a state of the art facility catering to all mental health needs close to home. Since September, Ms Perera has compiled a petition with up to 1000 local signatures, asking for the needs of the community to be met. Bass Coast Shire Council received Ms Perera’s petition at its final meeting for 2015 on Wednesday night, which sought funding and local government support. It will be considered at the next council meeting on February 17, 2016. Ms Perera said the first step to achieve this goal was to buy land. She has formed a committee which has looked into possible locations within the Bass Coast area.

“When people think of a mental illness facility, they think of derelict old buildings. That’s not what we want. We are looking at locations all over Bass Coast for somewhere that’s attractive,” she said. “This needs to be a quality, state of the art rehabilitation centre to achieve the best results for our community. “We need somewhere for people to recover from drug addiction, but we also need somewhere for young people to learn job skills and talk to people who can help them achieve a quality lifestyle.” However, the community does not have the money to lift the project off the ground. Ms Perera said she hopes to tap into local businesses to help raise funds and will be looking to hold fundraisers to move their cause in the right direction. “We held a fundraiser on October 10 with some interesting guest speakers,” she said. “Half the proceeds were donated to the Flynn unit and the other half was put in a bank account as part of our own fundraising efforts.” The Flynn unit is a mental health ward at the Latrobe Regional Hospital, which specialises in medium term rehabilitation. One of the guest speakers at the fundraiser was Bass MLA Brian Paynter, who endorsed the idea to give patients the right support close to home. “The Flynn unit is very far away for some people and it is difficult to be away from family support. For people who need acute treatment, they have to be transported as far as Bairnsdale and it can make people feel disconnected from their home and their family,” Mr Paynter said. Ms Perera said the committee has been working with a lawyer to seek advice about developing a non for profit organisation and is seeking an accountant and more committee members to help stimulate awareness across the region. “If every person in South Gippsland donated $1 towards this facility, I believe we would have enough money to bring this project to fruition,” she said.

Save the land: Leongatha Senior Citizens Club members, including secretary Ian Rasmussen and president Topsy Winkler (centre), call on South Gippsland Shire Council not to sell part of 21 Smith Street.

Seniors stand firm By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council faces a challenge from Leongatha’s seniors, in a bid to save a block of land from sale. Council has listed part of 21 Smith Street, Leongatha, for possible sale under its Strategic Land Review. But the land is next to the Dakers Centre, the home of Leongatha’s Senior Citizens Club. The club’s executive met on Friday to discuss its campaign. Club secretary Ian Rasmussen said the club was concerned any sale of the

land would restrict parking options and also the ability of the centre to be expanded in the future. “Because I do the bookings I can see down the track there could be a need for an extension of the centre as more of a community hub and particularly because of the growth in the number of senior citizens,” he said. “This is a green wedge in town and it could be developed with more seating.” Mr Rasmussen said the Dakers Centre was also a neighbourhood safer place during times of bushfire and other emergencies, and developing the adjoining lot would reduce its abil-

ity to serve the community during an emergency. Woorayl Probus Club has initiated a petition in a bid to save the lot and the Leongatha Probus Club has also written a letter of support. Both clubs used the Dakers Centre. Senior citizens club members will also present to council about the matter. Council is planning to sell 2 Berry Street, Foster, saying the land was given to council as a developer contribution when surrounding land was subdivided. But the former owner, Jim Wilson, said he donated to the former Shire of South Gippsland as a park “to commemorate the

services of my father to the Shire of South Gippsland and his representation of so many local organisations”. His father was Percy Jones Wilson and the land is known locally as PJ Wilson Park. Mr Wilson said he understood the land would remain as a park “in perpetuity”. “I think that was the situation then and I still do,” he said. “In July this year, they (council) agreed to use it as a sculpture park and now they have got it for sale.” Council is now seeking public comment about the proposal sale of 23 lots across the shire.

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Dancers impress LISA P Pellin lli D Dancers took k to the h stage at Wonthaggi Community Arts Centre for their annual concert on Sunday. The dedicated school of dancers performed matinee and evening performanc-

il and d ffriends. i d es ffor ffamily Students from all classes showcased routines learnt throughout the year at the Leongatha school, with contemporary, classical ballet, tap, jazz and hip hop performances highlighting the professional versatility of each student.

Show time: from left, Maya Williams, Tilly Chalmers, Tessa Zuidema and Kasey Stoops warm up to take to the stage at Wonthaggi Community Arts Centre for Lisa Pellin Dancers’ annual concert on Sunday.

PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times are essential, phone 5662 9222. Wednesday 16 December 10.00am - Public Presentation ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 16 December - 2.00pm 1. Notice of motion (NOM) - survey on Coal Seam Gas 2. NOM - Undertake amendments to the Local Planning Policy Framework to make specific reference to support the Walkerville Coastal Village at 2075 Walkerville Rd, Walkerville 3. Finance Performance Report July - Nov 2015 4. Report on Assembly of Councillors, 22 Oct - 21 Nov 2015 5. Councillor Discretionary Fund Allocation Report, Nov 2015 6. Documents sealed and contracts awarded or varied by the Chief Executive Officer, 5 Nov - 24 Nov 2015 7. Seasonal Population Impacts in Coastal Towns Plan 8. Priority project - Northern Towns Connection Project 9. Long term financial strategies 10. Country Football Netball Program - application 11. Procurement Policy review 12. Council delegation to Chief Executive Officer 13. Council meeting timetable 2016 14. CLOSED session - Audit Committee Report, 30 Nov 2015 15. CLOSED session - contractual matter REIMAGINING BAIR STREET This is the final week to tell us your ideas for redeveloping Bair Street, Leongatha! Your feedback will form part of the Bair Street Master Plan and the deadline for submissions is this Friday 18 December. You can share your ideas by: ? Completing the survey at surveymonkey.com/r/re-imaginingbairst ? Sending us your ideas via post and email (photos and illustrations are encouraged) The plan will guide road and footpath improvements, new landscaping, street furniture and other upgrades to revitalise the town. This work takes advantage of the planned construction of the Leongatha Heavy Vehicle Alternate Route, which will divert most heavy vehicle traffic away from Bair Street. An Ideas Plan has been prepared to show you some of the possibilities for the street. More details are available at the Council offices, at the Leongatha library and online at southgippsland.vic.gov.au/Re-ImaginingBairSt. Please email your ideas to ReimaginingBairSt@southgippsland.vic.gov.au or post to South Gippsland Shire Council, Attention Chantal Lenthall, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953. For enquiries, use the email provided or phone Chantal on 5662 9200. TENDER Council is seeking submissions from qualified companies/applicants for the following Tender: RFT/91 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE WARATAH BAY PUBLIC TOILET Tenders close 2.00pm Tuesday 22 December, 2015. Documentation is available from Council's website or phone 5662 9254. VEHICLE IMPOUNDED Council impounded the following vehicle in accordance with Schedule 11 of the Local Government Act 1989 on 12 November, 2015 from McCartin Street, Leongatha: Make - Homemade boat trailer, Registration Number - F89123 (Unregistered). Unless the vehicle is collected and relevant fees paid within fourteen (14) days of the date of this notice, the vehicle will be offered for sale to the public. For enquiries please contact Local Laws Officer, Laurie Arundale, 5662 9200 during office hours. LIVESTOCK IMPOUNDED One black Angus Bull was impounded on 8 December, 2015 from Amiets Road, Korumburra. If not claimed and relevant fees paid within seven (7) days of the date of this notice the Angus Bull will be sold at the Koonwarra Saleyards on 16 December, 2015. If you have any queries please contact Local Laws Officer, Graeme Peters, on 5662 9200 during business hours (8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday). COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road & Vegetation Maintenance: Leongatha/Leongatha Sth/ Welshpool/ Hedley/ Binginwarri Drainage Maintenance: Koonwarra - Pound Ck Rd, Leongatha Sth/ Old Koonwarra - Meeniyan Rd, Koonwarra/ Huttons Rd, Kardella/ Toora Wonyip Rd, Toora Nth Stabilising Works: Fairbank Rd, Arawata/ Houlihans Lane, Poowong Roadside Slashing: Bena/ Poowong Nth Upgrade of Existing Footpath: Pt Welshpool Foreshore Path Rail Trail Reconstruction: Welshpool – Pt Welshpool Pavement Regulating: Walkerville Rd, Walkerville/ Fish Ck – Walkerville Rd, 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au | Fax: 5662 3754 www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Council acts on parking danger SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has acted to ensure dangerous parking does not occur at future Mossvale Markets at Berrys Creek. The Strzelecki Highway was lined with parked cars and shoppers were walking across the busy thoroughfare during the inaugural market at Mossvale Park on December 6. Council met with the Mossvale Market organising committee last week and issued a new permit for the next three markets in January, February and March. The meeting addressed parking issues, with a number of new requirements put in place to ensure there is not a repeat of parking issues. The requirements include a formal Traffic Management Plan. Council’s coordinator of community strengthening Ned Dennis said, “The organisers certainly didn’t anticipate the level of attendance. “The parking that occurred along the South Gippsland Highway was certainly not expected by council or approved of at any level. “The highway is a VicRoads road and council does not have the authority to approve or disapprove parking on the highway.”

Christmas cheer: from left, Jada Simpson and Brianna Dumont enjoyed a day of Christmas celebrations at a carnival in Leongatha on the weekend.

Leongatha turns on Christmas cheer CHILDREN and families enjoyed the festive spirit at a Christmas Carnival held in Leongatha on Saturday.

The Lions Club kept crowds happy with a sausage sizzle in the Woolworths carpark on Saturday morning. Leongatha Scouts offered free abseiling while children enjoyed a ride on the go

karts and a bounce on the jumping castle. For the more fearless, a reptile enclosure offered youths an up close look at a diamond python while others enjoyed face painting and carnival food. The event was organised by the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry. • More photos online at www.thestar. com.au

Python friends: from left, Arli, Tyson and Bella Houston got up close to a diamond python at the Leongatha Christmas Carnival on Saturday.

POLICE BRIEFS Korumburra hoon caught POLICE have charged and remanded a Morwell man for hooning offences which occurred on Sunday, December 6. The 22 year old man has been arrested for reckless driving offences made around 4.10am when he sped towards emergency services who were extinguishing a house fire on Mine Road, Korumburra.

The driver allegedly sped with his headlights turned off and proceeded to ignore police requests to slow down. The man sped over CFA equipment before speeding away from the scene. Police wish to thank the public for assisting with the investigation.

Dead man found COWES Police and Bass

Criminal Investigation Unit are making enquiries about a man found dead inside the Cowes Foreshore rotunda last Wednesday morning. The 42 year old Cowes resident was found in the Mussel Rocks Rotunda at 7.30am by cleaning subcontractors. The deceased man was found slumped against the wall of the structure. It has been established the man had consumed a

large amount of alcohol the night before when he packed his belongings and walked to the rotunda around 7.30pm. Police believe the man planned to sleep inside the rotunda for the evening. Initial enquires revealed he was otherwise in good health. Although the police investigation is continuing, there have been no signs of foul play at the time of print.

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MAV procurement program to secure cheaper deals and is sharing risk management staff with Baw Baw Shire Council. Mr Tamlin spoke of Cardinia Shire Council’s new offices, where staff do not have offices but work in certain areas depending on their activities. That has saved floor space and resulted in a paperless office. Cr Andrew McEwen

boost resulted in the ability to back up council’s computer system via a cloud system at Port Melbourne instead of at the council depot in Leongatha. Council’s new website offers more services online and new software has improved the process for applying for grants, managing day to day tasks, field work and councillor business. Council has joined a

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That was the message delivered by South Gippsland Shire Council chief executive officer Tim Tamlin to a rate capping forum hosted by the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) recently. He gave the same address to council last Wednesday. Mr Tamlin said the current budget requires council find $280,000 in savings and initiatives implemented so far would achieve that target. While Mr Tamlin said “shockwaves” rippled through councils when they heard about rate capping, he said the cap would force councils to work together to save money. “I like to think of rate capping as less talk, more action,” he said. “We need to move on from the old ways of doing things.” To prepare for rate capping, Mr Tamlin said council had changed its culture to foster efficiencies and installed superfast internet. That technological

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In doing so, the government has attributed rural councils’ funding shortages to the Federal Government “ripping away an estimated $35 million in Financial Assistance Grants since last financial year”. The comments came as South Gippsland Shire Council continues to come under fire for charging higher rates than metropolitan councils. The Star asked Victorian Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins if rural councils need more government funding to offset the burden of maintaining more assets than metropolitan councils

and having fewer residents to spread the rates burden across. She said, “For the last 11 months I’ve been meeting with rural councils from across the state and I understand every one faces its own set of challenges. What is also clear, is residents in rural communities shouldn’t be burdened with excessive rates, just because of where they live. “The Andrews Labor Government is working with rural councils, including extending funding for Rural Councils Victoria, to innovate and implement sustainable business practices. “We will work with councils on how shared services may be utilised, and how we can build on efforts to make sure the infrastructure investments made by councils and the State Government are complementary.” South Gippsland Shire Council

CEO Tim Tamlin gave an example of a Melbourne resident who had a holiday house at Venus Bay, and could not believe why their Venus Bay rates were far higher. Their Melbourne home was valued at $640,000 and rates charged were $1494, while the Venus Bay property was valued at $350,000 and rates were $2198. Mr Tamlin said while Stonnington Council in Melbourne had 26km2 of roads to maintain, South Gippsland had 3300km2. Meanwhile Stonnington has $98.42 million in rates income and South Gippsland $38.25 million. Mr Tamlin said rates on an $800,000 residential property in South Gippsland were $4339. In Buloke Shire Council, in the Mallee, a property of the same value would be billed $6990 rates due to Buloke having an even smaller population and large assets base.

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Email: col7@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350 Prepping for Christmas: from left, Wonthaggi North Primary School students Alex, Kye, Shae, Dom and Maddy enjoyed reading Christmas stories to each other in the lead up to their big end of year Christmas performance. The performance will see the school year out with all students performing for friends and family. The performance will be held on Friday, December 18, to coincide with the last day of school.

Cute carollers: the junior and senior choirs at St Laurence’s Primary School banded together to spread Christmas joy in front of Leongatha’s Memorial Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Students rehearsed their favourite carols for a couple of weeks before stepping out to perform for the public. Decked in Santa hats, tinsel and reindeer antlers, the students had lots of fun giving holiday cheer. MIRBOO North Secondary College had its Year 12 valedictory dinner recently, and the school community said goodbye to families who are leaving the school. CHILDREN were treated to a surprise visitor at Tarwin Lower Primary School last Tuesday,

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December 8. The school held its last transition day for the Prep students of 2016 and a koala came out to greet the children, and climbed the tree in front of their window. The school is also saying goodbye to teacher Stephanie McDonald after four years of teaching at Tarwin Lower. She will be moving to teach at Glen Waverley South Primary School. Replacing her will be Miss Carbone. WELSHPOOL and District Primary School students will be performing Santa’s Little Problem at Prom Country House in Foster tomorrow (Wednesday). The students will use the opportunity to finetune their performance before their school concert on Thursday night. FISH Creek Primary School had its final 2015 school council meeting last Tuesday. It was an opportunity to thank those school council members

GRADE Two children at Bass Valley Primary School at Corinella enjoyed a sleepover at the school recently, and tucked into banana cake and played with animals from Maru Wildlife Park. ON Friday night, Grade 6 students at Loch Primary School graduated at an evening function. The students performed Christmas carols they had been rehearsing in music lessons. The Christmas theme added to the atmosphere as awards were presented to the graduating students during what was a delightful and entertaining evening.

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who are leaving, as their children enter secondary college. Acting principal Wendy Vitols said a special thank you to Stu Tracy and Marion Bowron for all of their dedication and passion for the school over many years.

Leongatha branch manager Ken Lester said the simple LED downlights had been installed in 22 Leongatha homes, saving households as much as $500 a year in energy costs. That’s not the only saving being made, with each home reducing its average emissions by more than 24 tonnes a year.

In addition to saving money and the environment, Bendigo Bank also made a commitment to support local schools in introducing or enhancing sustainable programs. “For every participating household or business, our branches distributed $1 for every halogen downlight replaced to help support Leongatha and St Laurence O’Toole primary schools undertake sustainable projects,” Mr Lester said. “This has seen $800 raised and distributed between the two schools, right here in Leongatha. “This is a fantastic show of support from the Leongatha Bendigo Bank Branch and we look forward to furthering the education of our community’s young people in environment and sustainability issues.” For more information please visit your local Bendigo Bank branch or bendigobank.com.au/switchtosave

Right, Astonishing: 13 year old Jasper Dennison of Leongatha took this photo of incredibly large hailstones following the storm last Tuesday (December 8).

Christmas treat at Inverloch FAMILIES and friends enjoyed festive spirit by the sea on Friday night, when Inverloch hosted Carols in The Glade. Staged by the churches of Inverloch, the event featured a diversity of local performers leading singing by the audience. Angels We Have Heard on High, Joy to the World and Silent Night were among the favourites sung. Singer Emma Volard from Phillip Island and musician Jake Amy from Wonthaggi were a treat, while the young members of Wonthaggi Rock School set an upbeat mood. The Wonthaggi University of the Third Age choir provided stirring vo-

cals, and comperes Annie Nauta and Jeff Robertson entertained with jokes and engaging commentary. Members of the Inver-

loch Primary School choir were also a delight and were applauded by their families in the crowd, while the volunteers of

Inverloch Rotary Club cooked a barbecue beforehand. • More photos online at www.thestar.com.au

Social evening: from left, friends Gabbi Elliott, Ellie Burns and Naarah Fox, all of Inverloch, looked very festive at Carols in The Glade at Inverloch on Friday evening.

Ready to play: the crew of Wonthaggi Rock School dazzled on stage at Carols in The Glade at Inverloch on Friday.

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Summer closure for leaky pool By Sarah Vella THE Grassy Spur Swimming Pool will not be opened this year due to ongoing maintenance issues and a lack of water. The swimming pool is a not for profit camping and swimming reserve run by volunteers for the benefit of the community. Built by locals, the pool has entertained families for more than 50 years, without the help of ongoing funding. According to the Grassy Spur Camping Reserve’s Facebook page, the pool

has been struggling with maintenance for several years. “Over the last couple of years, we having been patching the holes in the liner but they have been getting bigger and this year the pool is not holding water,” it said. “There is also no water in the creek to fill the pool or to keep it topped up. “The committee is in the process of working out the best and cheapest way to fix the pool so the local community can enjoy it again next year. “We are unsure if the gate will be opened so people can still use the facili-

ties, minus the pool and this will be decided at a later date. “Camping will still be allowed over the summer but must be arranged prior.” A crowd funding campaign has been set up through gofundme.com, to raise $12,000 for the pool. So far nearly $2500 has been raised. Leongatha business Sweet Life Cafe will be donating the tips earned in December and January to the fundraising effort. Owner Jodie Clarkson said each month, the cafe donates its tips to a not for profit organisation.

“When I saw the campaign to raise money for the pool on Facebook, we decided it would be the beneficiary of the next two months,” she said. “It is somewhere we have taken our children in the past. It is so close and we have a big family so it was a great facility for us.” Ms Clarkson said summer is a busy season for the cafe and she was confident the tip jar would raise several hundred dollars for the pool fund. “We have already had a lot of local people come in and pop money in the jar for the cause,” she

said. “Because it has been around so long, a lot of people have good memories of the pool and are happy to support it.”

Helping hand: Jodie Clarkson from Sweet Life Cafe will be donating tips collected at the Leongatha business for the Grassy Spur Pool’s fundraising campaign. The pool will not open this year, due to ongoing maintenance issues.

Rates in public eye By Tayla Kershaw BASS Coast’s finances now rest on ratepayers’ shoulders.

Council is inviting the community to take part in the long term financial plan (LTFP) review, which will influence the 2016-17 budget. “This is about options and the way ratepayers want the budget formatted in the future,” deputy mayor Cr Bradley Drew said. Rate capping, potential impacts on services, capital projects and council’s overall financial position will be discussed during the community consultation. The State Government’s introduction of rate capping shook up the LTFP. The Essential Services Commission (ESC) recommended a cap on rates linked to the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which

is expected to be 3.05 per cent or lower in 2016-17, and reduced caps in following years. Rates could be $24 cheaper under rate capping. Council will make sacrifices, including a reduction of $701,817 in rate income, no minor capital works projects, reduced spending on major capital works, and further reductions in services over the next three years to the value of $1,334,000. Council will hold community forums from January through to March and conduct an online survey seeking feedback. “If council chooses to seek a variation to the cap and indicate this to the ESC by January 31, it must also consult with the community and discuss the potential impacts of the rate cap model,” mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said. “If council does not give intention to seek a variation, then rates will

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VicRoads misses the point

THE letter published in The Star last week from Eric Henderson, director of regulatory services at VicRoads, is quite at odds with the experience of those who attended the South Gippsland Road Safe Committee’s Truck Safety event at Koonwarra on November 27. I attended the event as council’s appointed representative on the Road Safe Committee. This committee, made up of trucking industry representatives, Victoria Police Heavy Vehicle Unit, VicRoads, and others involved in road safety, has been doing great work over the last few years, and in June this year won the National Local Government Road Safety Award. There were many activities concerning truck road safety education that day, which were attended by the public, school groups, and of course those involved in the local truck industry. The events were put on as a continuation of the committee’s excellent work over the last few years in engendering trust and co-operation between the ‘authorities’ – police and VicRoads - and the industry. The Transport Safety Services section of VicRoads Metro division was invited to demonstrate the diagnostic advantages of a ‘shaker unit’ which analyses many aspects of a trucks mechanical components. The idea was for mechanics and drivers from local transport companies to be able to understand this latest technology, to bring their own vehicles to learn on, all in an educational and respectful atmosphere. Instead I observed some of the staff from VicRoads being abrasive and condemnatory, quite at odds

with the intention of the event. Not all drivers were told they would be penalised if any fault was found with their vehicles. The inspections were not stopped because the VicRoads team found confusion with the brochure; it was stopped because those truck operators who were penalised, when they believed they were to be advised, assisted and educated, got on their radios to warn others on the road not to bother to come because VicRoads Metro had effectively hijacked the event to ‘throw its weight around’ as one operator told me. The local VicRoads staff from Gippsland region who have tried so hard to develop trust and confidence with the Gippsland industry were appalled and mortified at the behaviour of the metro people. So were the Victorian Police Heavy Vehicle Unit. The behaviour of a few VicRoads metro people ruined the co-operative atmosphere of the day and wasted an incredible amount of organisational time and effort to put the day on. Having held a commercial pilot’s licence for 35 years, I am familiar with the educational role of CASA, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. Although not perfect, CASA is streets ahead in air safety education compared to VicRoads in the road safety educational area, because it never confuses education with regulatory enforcement. VicRoads should take a leaf out of CASA’s book. Mr Henderson’s letter is, in my view and from my observation on the day, not entirely accurate; it demonstrates a complete misunderstanding of the purpose of the event; and it appears to be full of

E D I T O R I A L CSG debate won’t end CONSENSUS on whether to pursue an unconventional gas industry in Victoria was unlikely to be reached by a parliamentary committee that released its report on the topic last week. The committee comprised representatives from opposing parties with differing stances to start with, despite the issue of coal seam gas (CSG) affecting the state’s economic development, its environment and the health of its constituents. However, never will be there consensus on the issue either. Rural communities around Victoria have expressed their concern about the possible impact of CSG and other unconventional gas mining on people’s health, the environment and agriculture, after hearing of the industry’s impact in Queensland and New South Wales, and also the United States of America. By the same token, there are influential mining companies lobbying government representatives and some landowners who support the development of the industry on their land, particularly as they stand to gain financially. Also, sourcing new sources of gas stands to guarantee new supplies of gas into the future and hopefully at reasonable prices, which may not happen should existing sources of gas become scarce. But no industry is worth pursuing, regardless of the benefits, if the costs come at the expense of health, food supply and the environment. The State Government will now contemplate the contents of the report, Inquiry into onshore unconventional gas in Victoria, and release its gas policy in the first half of next year. Yes, more research is needed into the pros and cons of the industry, and the potential benefits for Victoria, but given the experience elsewhere in Australia and the world, one would generally think there is enough information out there already. If anything, the Federal Government should have a greater say in the safety of any prospective new mining industries, particularly when there clearly is a need for a national code on such matters as chemicals using in fracking. After all, energy supply is a matter of national interest.

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self justification and an attempt at damage control. It will take a great deal of time and effort for the trust in VicRoads by the local trucking industry to be restored, even with the assistance of the local VicRoads office that was also damaged by the behaviour of its colleagues. The committee has already met (without VicRoads) and planned a number of initiatives to maintain the momentum of the great work it is doing, and we trust VicRoads will get on board. As it is now the local truck safety initiatives will succeed in spite of, sadly not because of, VicRoads involvement. Hopefully this will change. Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks, Councillor, Tarwin Valley Ward, South Gippsland Shire Council.

Birds, dogs don’t mix ON Tuesday, December 8, I spent the day with the community volunteers and local staff of Holcim (formerly Readymix) at the BirdLife Australia Threatened Bird Network workshop at Inverloch. Renee Mead from the Beachnesting Birds Program was a guest speaker. What a place Inverloch is! Four beach nesting birds, three of them vulnerable, nest at Point Norman. Of course, we have all heard of the Hooded Plover (eastern) which, this year, also nests at Screw Creek. For every 100 eggs laid, only two make it through the start of adulthood and this is under normal circumstances. What parent could contemplate a 98 per cent loss? Why would you bother? There are now only 550 to 600 birds left in Victoria. Last year, following a rigorous scientific assessment of the species’ threat status, the Hooded Plover was determined as eligible for listing as threatened under the Vulnerable category of the Federal EPBC Act. This joins the other two vulnerable species that nest at Point Norman, namely the Pied Oystercatcher and Little Tern. Recognition of the beach nesters is a recent phenomenon. The first pilot study of them was only in 2006. Since then Birds Australia has bought science and martialled the army of eager citizen volunteers to develop our understanding. This is evidence based science. The evidence is gathered directly. Advances in motion sensor cameras have revealed the predators, the vulnerabilities, the habits and the life stages. The cameras have shown if the

king tides, storms and sand don’t wash, blow or bury the nest and the relentless sun of summer doesn’t cook the eggs or dehydrate the tiny little chicks, and the hawks, gulls, maggies, crows and foxes don’t eat them, then they may survive. No wonder 98 out of 100 die. Then there is us. I swear you will never see those beautifully, exquisitely fit for purpose camouflaged eggs and chicks. But your dog very well may. People and dogs compound survival pressure on eggs and chicks. The good news in Victoria is at least we don’t allow cars to drive on the beach. The other good news is the volunteers who put up signs and fences to protect the eggs and chicks. Once hatched, the tiny chicks feed themselves on the beach. They are so small they can easily hide in a heal print. They begin a 35 day marathon until they can fly. Their camouflage and expert hiding skills are their only defence. They define the term vulnerable. Only one out of five will survive to fly. Of the things we can effectively control, it is ourselves and our dogs. Our own dog is a beautiful border collie, but a chick and an egg are but collateral damage to a bounding leaping dog. Their loss would go unnoticed by us or them. I couldn’t tell you if we have killed any. Knowing what I now know and which I am attempting to share with you my fellow dog owners, Point Norman and Screw Creek will be off the dog walking map. It’s just too hard to enjoy yourself while looking for a chick that is so small it can hide in a heal print. For the declining population of Hooded Plover and the three other beach nesting birds, please take your dog anywhere else but Point Norman, Screw Creek and well away from fenced off areas. Dogs can run on a park or an oval on many other sections of beach. The birds simply have no options. Threatened species recovery is serious business. Serious for big business. The local staff from the Leongatha quarry of Holcim (Readymix) were at the workshop in force. Holcim is a major sponsor of the BirdLife Australia Threatened Bird Network. Ed Thexton, Inverloch.

Don’t sell Foster land I SUBMIT the following reasons why the land comprising PJ Wilson Park at Foster should not be sold by South Gippsland Shire Council.

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• My wife and I refused a substantial amount from a person anxious to proceed with its development. • We considered its development as a park in a garden setting would make it a most attractive entrance to the town for the benefit of local residents and visitors to the district. The gardens could be of a standard similar to those in the Foster streets and Pearl Park, which are a great credit to the shire gardeners. “A thing of beauty is a joy forever,” said John Keats, English poet. • I emphasise the transfer states it was our desire to make a gift of the said land to the president, councillors and ratepayers of the Shire of South Gippsland. • Regarding the view expressed by council that ‘the land’ was utilised at a later date to ensure the approval of a plan of subdivision under Section 569 of the Local Government Act. • In a letter dated August 11, 1967, then shire secretary Mr J. Rennick stated, “This land is accepted for recreational purposes in lieu of any provision being made by my wife and I in the event of our subdivision of other adjoining land at present in our ownership fronting Kaffir Hill Road, Foster,” in accordance with Section 569B (8A) of the Local Government Act. • In his letter dated December 2 to me, the chief executive officer of the South Gippsland Shire Council, Tim Tamlin, stated the land “is contained within a residential zone, not a park and recreational zone, indicating that a recreational zone also includes parks.” It must have been rezoned residential at a later date. • My family and I considered that my father, PJ Wilson was worthy to have a park in Foster named after him to commemorate his services as the shire solicitor for 33 years and his membership of many local organisations. I point out the total service of my father, my brother Tony and myself as shire solicitor amounts to 80 years. I considered it was necessary to fight this all the way for the sake of my father and family. • I am so grateful to the so many wonderful people of Foster and South Gippsland who have offered assistance to me, particularly those people who accepted petitions for signatures and those who signed them, and gave me so much support and encouragement in so many ways to safeguard this land as an attractive and beautiful park for the mutual benefit of themselves and visi-

tors to South Gippsland. Jim Wilson, Foster.

Time for new councillors AN opinion in The Star last week revealed some rather startling figures from the South Gippsland Shire Annual Report. If these figures are correct, we are extremely over governed and it’s no wonder our rates are so high. Here we have nine councillors and 24 managers overseeing a population of approximately 28,000 residents. Compare that to a council in Melbourne with 185,000 residents who have eleven councillors and 27 managers. This council is more than six times the size of our council. Years ago I enquired why our rates were a lot higher than those in Melbourne and was informed that because our population was so small they had to get the money from somewhere. I agree with that, but is it necessary to have so many councillors and managers for such a small population? Do we need a group of nine councillors who from the outside appear to be engaged in a power struggle? It’s embarrassing to read time and time again of the antics of six councillors against the minority of three. As for 24 managers with such fancy titles, half the time it’s impossible to understand what they represent. It works out we have one manager for every 11 full time employees. Why? I was also horrified to read a week or so ago that I am paying for a new municipal precinct which won’t be built until 2029. Some councillors denied we are already paying for this and I think it’s wrong our elected representatives can be so dishonest with us constituents. I also read where one councillor was “impressed and proud that council had already saved $24 million towards this project considering the constraints of rate capping”. I think this councillor is getting a bit ahead of himself. My rates increased 13 per cent for year ending June 30, 2015 and rate capping does not come in until year ending June 30, 2016. It’s time for change. We need a new breed of councillors who will be honest with us and bring fresh ideas to the shire. Denise Baumann, Leongatha.

VOXPOP! VOX Why do you think it is important to celebrate Christmas?

“It is a time to get the family together. We are all so spread apart but we always endeavour to be together at Christmas time.” June Brennan, Morwell.

“Because then everybody has to be good so Santa gives them presents.” Tristan Pattison, Leongatha.

“The children are the main reason. There is nothing more important than bringing the family together. We are in Leongatha with family this Christmas.” Marion Skidmore, Tynong.

“It is all about the family and coming together to celebrate.” Angela Downey, Leongatha.

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Stage show delights THEATRE-GOERS have much to look forward to on South Gippsland stages next year.

Leongatha Lyric Theatre has confirmed it will stage everyone’s favourite, Mary Poppins, while Wonthaggi Theatrical Group will present the opera Evita. Directed by theatre extraordinaire Colin Mitchell, Evita explores the rise to power of Argentine political leader Eva Perón, from poor village girl to the partner of the country’s president Juan Perón. “Eva grew to be the most loved and most hated woman in Argentina,” Mr Mitchell he said. “The show is basically

about sex and power.” While Eva raised money for the poor and established a charitable foundation, at the same time she siphoned funds from her foundation to a Swiss bank account. The production will be sung throughout, and be a spectacular stage show flourishing with Latin dancing and music. “Through her love affairs, Evita rises to the ranks of the entertainment industry. She became a radio star and then a film actress,” Mr Mitchell said. She then meets Perón, a general and via her help, including influencing the staging of a mass strike to secure his release from prison after a coup, he ascends to the

Gippsland winners: from left, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s Kirk Skinner and Karen MilkinsHendry were awarded most outstanding musical director and most outstanding director respectively at the Gippsland Associated Theatre awards in Leongatha on December 5. The theatre company is staging the musical spectacular Evita in 2016.

presidency. Eva died at 32 from cancer, but through her influence, the Argentine Government achieved far more for poorer people than any previous administration, Mr Mitchell said. The opera is set between the late 1930s through to Eva’s death in 1953, and will entail a large cast of 48, chorus singing and powerful numbers. “The set is monumental and the whole production is full of big themes,” Mr Mitchell said. Cast members will receive Latin dance lessons throughout January before rehearsals begin on January 31. The show is anticipated to take place around late May 2016. The cast has been announced for Evita. Nina Barry-Macaulay will play Evita and John Black will be Peron. Corey Green is Che, Tim Gesell is Magaldi and Peron’s mistress is Janie Gordon. The ensemble includes Michael Giles, Wayne Moloney, Hamish Trumble, Roy Trumble, Meghan Dal Masetto, Kerryn Moren, Finn Donohue, Dale Donohue, Brad Boucher, Tristain Noble, Andrew “Zac” McIntosh, Sophie Cuttriss, Louise Adkins, Jade Dalton, Lindy Waldron, Anthea Donohue, Ann Hemming, Jasmine Kaye, David Morris, Samuel Bowden, Jeff Cullen, Will Hanley, Kim O’Connor, Chloe Adkins, Shontelle O’Connor, Brock Niessen, Montana Kranen, Lauren Baudinette, Mack Williams, Julia Gatto, Jack Botterill, Molly Kent, Bella Kent, Danielle Dennis, Lyra Hackett, Annabelle Birt, Amelie Renauf-Schrape, Willamina Donohue, Luke Earle, Cleo Hogan and Pearl Hunter.

On stage: performing in front of 800 people at the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria Awards in Geelong, Leongatha Lyric Theatre members received a great response from the crowd after performing their number from Gypsy, Mr Goldstone. They are pictured during rehearsal of the performance.

Lyric cast stuns 800-strong crowd LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre received a huge applause after performing one of the hit songs, Mr Goldstone from Gypsy, in front of a huge crowd at the Music Theatre Guild Victoria Awards in Geelong on Saturday night, December 12. Despite receiving seven nominations for the Guild Awards, Leongatha Lyric Theatre unfortunately

came home empty handed. However receiving so many nominations for the show is still a magnificent achievement according to Lyric president, Peter Western. “It would have been nice to have won an award, but seeing that performances from 60 adult amateur groups across Victoria were entered, Leongatha did really well,” Mr Western said. Gypsy was nominated for production of the year, while director Colin Mitchell received four per-

sonal nominations along with choreographer Bronwyne Kalos and Will Hanley. The nominations place Lyric in the top echelon of Victorian productions for seven categories including best overall production. The event was held in Geelong’s Costa Theatre. Part of the Deakin University campus, Costa Theatre is an imaginative renovation of the old Dennys Lascelles woolstore on Geelong’s waterfront.

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Carols a real blast Family in song: from left, June and Jim Brennan got into the Christmas spirit at Leongatha’s Carols at the Drome on Saturday evening.

FAMILIES, friends, schools and community groups gathered on Saturday night for the annual Carols at the Drome.

Standing out: Alliza Miel captivated the audience with her stunning vocal skills.

Carollers descended on the Leongatha Velodrome where local performers hailed in the festive season. Leongatha Primary School and Chairo Christian School students combined to perform in a stunning choir accompanied by the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band with guests from the Wonthaggi Citizens Band. South Gippsland Shire Councillor Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks welcomed guests and wished everyone a merry

Christmas on behalf of council. “We wish you all a wonderful Christmas and would like to thank St John’s Ambulance, SES and all volunteers who helped to put together another successful evening of carols,” he said. Master of ceremonies Russell Hemming entertained the crowd with his glorious vocals, along with guest performers Alliza Miel, Lachlan Moore and Tilly Johnson. Mr Hemming closed the evening with a fantastic performance of We Wish You a Merry Christmas followed by a fireworks display that could be seen across the town.

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Cafe to have ripple effect A NEW cafe will open this week at the new Tarwin Lower supermarket.

Mark Smith will head Ripple Cafe at the IGA complex building, offering shoppers gourmet lunches and meals daily. “This cafe is like a clean slate. It is a brand new business for me and for the people of Tarwin Lower,” he said. Mr Smith is moving into hospitality after 30 years of customer service in the transport sector. “I have always loved cooking and working in customer service, so this is go-

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up meat,” Mr Wilson said. Having worked at an IGA prior to running Wilson’s Meat in Tarwin Lower, Mr Wilson has experience in both independent butchery and supermarket environments. “I have the best of both

worlds in that I know what works best in supermarkets and butchers. I will still do traditional butchery but I will also offer the supermarket services so customers will be able to get whatever they need,” he said.

Meat expert: Dale Wilson in his old shop space, Wilson’s Meat Co. Mr Wilson will run a butcher department in the new IGA complex as of this week.

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Tarwin supermarket open for Christmas After 10 years in the Tarwin Lower Express IGA, the Keily family is upgrading to a bigger facility next door. The new supermarket will operate six registers, with two dedicated to liquor. “It is going to be so much easier for us to operate in the new space,” manager Frank Keily said. “We will be able to serve so many more customers every hour and it will increase business in Tarwin Lower.” A major advantage of the new shop is floor space. Customers will enjoy the open, wide aisles of the new supermarket, offering an extensive range of products in all departments. “We are excited because our customers will be able to use trolleys in the new shop. The wider aisles are much more customer friendly and we will be able to stock a much wider range of products,” Mr Keily said. The facility will cooperate with Dale Wilson of Wilson’s Meat and a new cafe space run by Mark Smith. “Dale Wilson will run his butchery from within the IGA space which means customers will be able to purchase every-

thing they need in the one area. If they need a scotch fillet, Dale can prepare it like a traditional butcher in his department while promoting IGA specials,” Mr Keily said. The old deli department will stock a range of gourmet cheeses and bakery goods as the counter will extend from eight feet to 16 feet of space. “Customers will have an extensive range of produce to choose from now, which is perfect with Christmas just around the corner. We will triple the range of produce, triple our frozen food department and double our dairy section,” Mr Keily said. “We are graduating from IGA express to an IGA supermarket, which means we will stock IGA promotions and have more specials to choose from.” The existing 20 person strong team will operate the new supermarket, while Frank and Louise Keily look for 10 more employees to join the ranks. “It is also an opportunity for us to employ more people. This is a family business and my entire family works here. It is a great working environment and we plan to continue that in the new store,” Mr Keily said. “This town and other local businesses have been very good to us this past 10 years. This community deserves a good and genuine supermarket to serve the locals well into the future.”

Family business: from left, Hannah, Luke, Frank, Bridget and Louise Keily work together at the Tarwin Lower IGA and cannot wait to move into the new supermarket.

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local tradesmen as possible,” Tarwin IGA manager Frank Keily said. “The project has meant local businesses have had an extra 30 people coming into their stores every day, while local tradesmen have had work to do.” Built adjacent to the existing supermarket, this totally new building consists of a spacious super-

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Academics reap awards at Mary MacKillop MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College students were rewarded for a stellar academic year at the school’s closing mass last Tuesday.

At the conclusion of his first year as principal at Mary MacKillop, David Leslie addressed a full house of students, family and friends. “It is a privilege and pleasure to lead this school. Mary MacKillop is a great school; it has extraordinary character. I would like to thank everyone with most sincerity for giving me a warm welcome this year,” Mr Leslie said. The Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College vocal group performed a Lady Gaga medley before Fame Jr cast members Janie Gordon and Alliza Meil performed the title number from this year’s school production.

Dux duo: Year 11 duxes from left, Matilda McNeil and Julian Patterson at the Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College closing mass.

Outgoing captains: from left, Sarah Marshall and David McAlpine were recognised for a tremendous year as school captains at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s closing mass.

Bursary winner: from left, Kaila Bentvelzen received the first ever Rhonda Malone Memorial Bursary from Michael Malone at the Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College closing mass last Tuesday.

Holmes honoured: Ellie Holmes was the recipient of the Year 9 dux award at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College’s closing mass.

Smart seven: Year 7 dux Tahlia Jones at the Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College closing mass last Tuesday.

Bright eight: Simone Dekker was awarded for her academic diligence and received the Year 8 dux award.

Office honour: Catholic Education Office Award recipient Alvis Piksons at closing mass last Tuesday.

Force award: Billy Wilson received the Australian Defence Force leadership award for Year 10.

Rising star: Sara Riseley received accolades as the Year 10 dux of Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College.

Teens bound for Asia TWO former Wonthaggi Secondary College students are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime.

Jacqui Connell and Brianna Copeland were recipients of a $2500 scholarship, which will allow them to participate in a volunteer placement program in Asia. Bass Coast Shire Council and Foundation for Young Australians presented the scholarships as part of the Experience Asia program recently. The program gives scholarship recipients the opportunity to experience three to nine month work placements in Asia in 2016. Placements can range from working with children in India, Laos, Nepal or Thailand, and marine conservation in Fiji, to working with elephants or on a conservation project in Thailand. Mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale congratulated the Jacqui and Brianna, as well as everyone who applied. “We received such a high standard of applications which tells us we have young adults out there eager to learn, leave the comfort of their homes, develop personally, and venture out into the world and become a global citizen,” Cr Crugnale said. “This is the first time council has participated in Experience Asia. We

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Exciting journey: Experience Asia scholarship recipients Brianna Copeland (left) and Jacqui Connell (right) with Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale. have worked closely with the Foundation for Young Australians on a number of youth projects this year, which led to them offering the opportunity to participate in this fantastic program.” The placements are supported by Global Vision International and are aimed at encouraging and supporting young people to have an immersive Asian experience. Brianna just completed Year 12 at Wonthaggi Secondary College. “I want to study teaching at university in 2017, so I am keen to learn as much as I can about teaching methods

and styles in Asia,” Brianna said. Jacqui is still researching the placement opportunities that interest her most, after spending her gap year gaining certificates in teaching English as a second language, lifeguarding, travel and tourism, and first aid. “I’m thinking of either working with children in Nepal or on a marine conservation project in Fiji,” Jacqui said. For more details on youth leadership initiatives, contact council’s youth planning and policy officer Geraldine Archibald on 5671 2745 or geraldine. archibald@basscoast.vic.gov.au.

The award is in recognition of council’s successful Business Continuity and Resilience Program. The program involved a series of scenario and crisis planning workshops and was invaluable in the creation of the shire wide Business Emergency Leadership Group (BELG). The BELG is a voice for business in time of crisis. The program involved significant contribution and collaboration with council’s emergency management team, the region’s relief and recovery agencies, and the South Gippsland business community. Congratulations to all involved. The award is a reminder for businesses to always be prepared for emergency and as we are heading into summer, now is the perfect time. It’s also imperative I remind residents of South Gippsland’s designated Neighbourhood Safer Place (NSP) – the Sandy Point Community Centre. NSPs are municipal council desig-

nated buildings or spaces within the community that may afford some protection from radiant heat, the biggest killer during bushfire. They are not designed to replace a personal bushfire survival plan and the CFA advises that everyone should have a written Bushfire Survival Plan. As a NSP, the Sandy Point Communnity Centre is a place of last resort in bushfire emergencies only that may assist people when there is imminent threat of bushfire and they have no plan, or their planned options are not possible. You can always check on the Emergency Management Victoria website for updated information at www.emv.vic. gov.au. The annual Carols in the Drome brought Leongatha to life at the weekend, showing the Christmas spirit is truly in the air. I would like to thank Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks for attending this fantastic community event on my behalf. Run by the combined churches of Leongatha, the event featured the impressive One Hundred Voice Children’s Choir made up of years 2 to 8 students from local schools.

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Pavilion honours service A NEW pavilion housing honour boards naming enlistees from the West Riding of the Shire of Woorayl who served in The Great War has quietly gone up inside the memorial gates of Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

Reflection: from left, manager of the Leongatha RSL Anne Davies and TS Construction’s Mark Patterson test the seating in the new pavilion which offers a place of reflection for visitors to remember the 337 locals who served in World War One. The plaques name O. Morris, nurse, as the one female enlistee whose service is commemorated.

Last Wednesday marked the completion of the structure which is designed to complement the adjacent 1918 Avenue of Honour along Yarragon Road and the Wild Dog Valley Road. When first planted, each of the 250 elm and oak trees making up the Avenue of Honour, had at their bases a plaque bearing the name of a local soldier who fought in the war. Recent research conducted by Lyn Skillern, secretary of the Leongatha and District Historical Society, uncovered more names which have been added to those lives commemorated at the pavilion which now numbers 337. The new installation will be officially opened at a ceremony on Sunday, January 31 to be attended by the president of the Victorian branch of the RSL, Major General David McLachlan AO (retired). The South Gippsland Shire Brass Band has been engaged to play at the ceremony. Leongatha RSL identified the project as

one befitting the centenary of ANZAC and the location of the facility is adjacent to the top end of the Avenue of Honour and away from the road. By the time landscaping has been completed, the facility is expected to have cost in the vicinity of $25,000. This was funded by a Victorian Veterans Council, Anzac Centenary Community Grants Program grant of $20,000, and the balance was funded by the RSL. The pavilion was constructed by TS Constructions and the plaques made by Leongatha’s Williams Signs. Building began in October and has included the installation of new signage at each end of the Avenue of Honour. Extra landscaping will include a flagpole and picnic table. With the proposed restoration of the adjacent recreation reserve memorial gates, it is envisaged this will be a place of reflection befitting the legacy of those who served in The Great War. Mark Patterson of TS Constructions, also a committee member of the Leongatha Recreation Reserve overseeing the building project, said solar panels to light the shelter are soon to be installed. • For a full list of servicemen on the honour roll, head online to www.thestar. com.au

Still for sale A PROPERTY on 12 Roughead Street, Leongatha, was passed in on a vendor’s bid of $300,000 recently. Alex Scott and Staff is still negotiating with a number of interested parties, but the property is still up for grabs. The original house was restored and currently operates commercially as consulting rooms. It can easily be converted back into a residence and is ideally located close to Leongatha’s CBD. The property has dual access from

Hughes Street and Roughead Street and parking is available on site. Alex Scott and Staff had recent success with 75 Wild Dog Valley Road, which went to auction on November 27. The historical property – previously owned by the Van Eck family – drew in an interested crowd of around 80 people on the auction day. Though it too was passed in, Alex Scott and Staff’s team predicted it wouldn’t take long for the property to sell. Negotiations continued after the auction and the property was sold within a few days.

Fond memories: Leongatha Primary School bid farewell to its Grade 6 class of 2015 with a graduation ceremony at Leongatha’s Mesley Hall on Wednesday night. School captains from left, Lily Caithness, Jessica Kaldvee, Kyle Brown and Phillip Smith (speaking), are pictured with principal Rob Higgins and Grade 6 teachers Nick Eddy, Maisie Horvath, Aidan MacGregor and Tanya Starkey during the event.

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Success: from left, Jennifer Van Kooy, representing the Van Eck family, was congratulated by Peter Dwyer and branch manager Andrew Newton of Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha after the recent sale of 75 Wild Dog Valley Road.

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We are systematically going through each service and department, but as council provides more than 100 services to the community, it isn’t something that can happen in two minutes. This ship has started turning, has redefined its route and is constantly reinventing itself. We are not a group of councillors that sip tea and twiddle thumbs. We have come from a space with no long term financial plan, an organisational framework that didn’t align with the council vision and strategic objectives, and our WorkCover premiums were through the roof - a clear indication the internal culture was one to review. Also systems and processes have been strange and awkward; budget lines not centralised and metaphorically speaking, too many lights were left on. We have a new administration, a realigned organisation, departments talking with each other and internal culture making amends. The people in the building do come out and live, play, swim, surf, partake in community life and events, take their children to school and

contribute to the local economy. Are we running to best efficiency? Not yet, but we are certainly in train. We are now able to put up our share of funds so we can get the matching investment and partnerships from other tiers of government and we are starting to think creatively in finding alternative revenue streams. The Bass Valley Children’s Centre development proves that. Next is Cowes, and we won’t be stopping there. It is hard to make up for many, many years of random trickle spending and investment in our shire in one fell swoop. We have a Long Term Financial Plan, an indicative capital works program and by early next year we will have a consolidated property portfolio. When we know what we own, we can identify gaps and future needs, sell to purchase accordingly and set up a property fund. We have an ageing population and more on the way, towns booming and young families moving here needing all sorts of services and support, so why wouldn’t you set up a futures fund of sorts?

We are not defaulting to just applying for a rate rise variation because we are in that business as usual model headspace. That is too lazy an approach for my liking. We have before us a multi-approach suite of processes, evaluations and reviews happening almost as a movement. It is a bit like recording studio with the array of levels and equalisers being tweaked, adjusted, dropped to zero and going full bore to get that full orchestral sound with accompanying harmonies. Not forgetting the non-negotiables we have set around staffing and efficiency gains. Council will be sharing information over the next few months on rate capping, variations, our Long Term Financial Plan, services and capital works, and I ask that as a community please start thinking about service levels and services we could consider cutting. We are all working on rising above the status quo and business as usual, away from mediocrity to become a council of excellence; a council that is proactive, progressive and productive.

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Deadly sellout INDIGENOUS culture was celebrated in front of a sold out crowd at the Deadly in Gippsland Conference at Wilsons Promontory National Park recently.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Deadlyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a word used to describe something excellent and outstanding, and the conference is a celebration of the deadly work being done by Aboriginal people every day. The three day conference is also about banding together and achieving recognition in partnership. The event was hosted by South Gippsland Shire Council and community strengthening coordinator Ned Dennis who said participants were inspired by the breathtaking surrounds with the theme of the event being

Thoughtful gift: from left, fundraisers Samantha Jones, Natasha Turner, and Debbie Williams presented midwife Virginia Bolge and acting nurse unit manager Jayne Maddick with a cuddle cot for use by Gippsland Southern Health Service.

Cot makes cuddles last BUSINESSES and the community in South Gippsland have generously donated funds to raise money to buy a cuddle cot for Gippsland Southern Health Service.

Karen Mobourne and Katie Yoemans along with Leonie Solomon Green, the indigenous community development broker, were inspired to hold a conference here in Gippsland. The first conference was held in 2009 at San Remo and has continued strongly since then. The event travels around Gippsland, which is the perfect way to showcase the local depth of indigenous culture. A feature of the event is the burning of the date on a message stick. The stick is a form of communication traditionally used by indigenous Australians that is passed between different clans to transmit messages. The message stick is passed onto each new conference host. Event organisers are currently preparing a short film and photo book of the event which will be available early next year.

â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Connected â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Community, Family, Culture, Land and Youth.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The aim of the Deadly in Gippsland Planning Group was to create a space where indigenous culture was celebrated and where connections could be strengthened and developed,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The original vision was to hold an Aboriginal peoplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; conference that would allow Gippsland to tell its own stories, spread the word about the positive things happening here, and build on and strengthen the relationships between community, local organisations and government who are working together to achieve great things in Gippsland. I believe this was achieved.â&#x20AC;? After attending the Deadly conference in Brisbane in 2007, three Latrobe Local Indigenous Network participants, Aunty Esme Thompson,

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Taking care of your travel luggage The range does not just cover suitcases but a full range of wallets and passport holders, general storage bags, travel power adaptors, backpacks and more. When it comes to suitcases, Leongatha Travel stocks the light and durable So Lite range which comes in three sizes; two suitable for checked-in baggage and one suitable for the cabin. Owners Ed and Jill Carmody are so impressed by the suitcases, they use them for all their travel. “They are strong and flexible and are of the highest quality,” Mr Carmody said. “They also have the four wheels and are therefore very easy to move about.” Mr Carmody said they also sell scales, so there was never any fear of travelling too heavy and facing the potential of having to pay for overweight baggage. “One kilogram of weight above or below the limit is a very important kilo when travelling,” Mr Carmody said. “We always take a set with us as a safeguard if you are buying up souvenirs whilst away.” Luggage accessories include locks, tags, and straps. The range of wallets, passport holders and bags provide radio frequency identification device (RFID) blocking to ensure

your personal information isn’t compromised and your identity isn’t stolen. “Theft from RFID is widespread from passports and credit cards so we believe protection is essential, especially while travelling overseas,” he said. There is a big range of small and large general storage bags, backpacks, packing cubes, and compression bags in stock. Some of the brands in stocks include Alpine, Balanzza, Cabeau, Travel Edge, Jackson, Mac in a Sac, Pacsafe, Samsonite, Tatonka, Travelon, and Zoom Lite. Don’t get caught out with the wrong electrical cords either, with a number of travel adaptors for sale that can charge some of your travel devices. For those who find it hard to sleep on aircraft, Leongatha Travel and Cruise has the solution! Travel pillows, earplugs, sleep masks as well as clothing care, health, beauty, toiletry and weather protection gear can also be purchased to make your journey more comfortable. Mrs Carmody said people booking their holiday are checking out the range of goods whilst in the shop. Both herself, Ed and any of the staff are happy to provide the right advice to suit the particular traveller. If you’re not travelling but would like to purchase, everyone is most welcome. Call in to Compass Arcade, 16 McCartin Street, Leongatha or phone 5662 3601.

Tourists rush to Gippsland GIPPSLAND attracted an additional 100,000 visitors in the 201415 year, Destination Gippsland announced at its annual general meeting in Sale recently.

The organisation’s leadership remains strong with Steven Hibbard reappointed chairman. He has been a director of Destination Gippsland since its inception in 2008 and has just completed his first year as chairman. He is a former chief executive of Lonely Planet and has been a non-executive director for Parks Victoria. Sue Smethurst was appointed as a new board director at the AGM. She grew up in Gippsland and has had an outstanding career in the national media. She is a senior journalist with the Australian Women’s Weekly, a social commentator on the Today television show and a former editor of New Idea magazine. Ms Smethurst is a current board member of Eye and Ear Hospital in Melbourne, the Australian Advertising Standards Bureau and a former chair of Open Houses Charity. She has been a successful business entrepreneur, and continues to have family connections and property in Lakes Entrance. The Destination Gippsland board for 2015-16 consists of chairman Steven

Hibbard, finance committee chairman Richard Longmore, industry development committee chairman Caillin Flint, marketing committee chairman Trent Fairweather, Paul Ashton, Cameron Johns and Sue Smethurst. Observers to the board are Tim Tamlin of South Gippsland Shire Council, Dorana Wirne of Tourism Victoria and Andrew Marshall of Parks Victoria. The annual report 2014-15 was released at the AGM and highlighted positive news for the region. “We have enjoyed a number of recent successes and it is gratifying visitor numbers in Gippsland are up 2.1 per cent or 100,000 for the past 12 months,” Mr Hibbard said. “Destination Gippsland currently has several innovative marketing and industry development initiatives underway. We are inspired by the shared enthusiasm of businesses, towns and local governments for tourism in Gippsland that we witness almost daily across our beautiful region.” He also praised CEO Terry Robinson and his team of four who “continuously impress with their ability to achieve so much with so little”. The annual report 2014-15 can be viewed on the new Destination Gippsland website www.destinationgippsland.com. au

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Wonthaggi matters to Bass MLA By Tayla Kershaw BASS MLA Brian Paynter aimed to boost Wonthaggi’s

profile during his first year of becoming Member of Parliament, to gain more funding to improve

the town.

“Wonthaggi is not unlike Pakenham, where I grew up. It has the same feel – it’s nice and comfortable. But Wonthaggi, its natural assets

Strong representation: from left, Olivia Giles, Bass MLA Brian Paynter and Eve Hollole are readily available to take feedback to help improve the community.

and its people are really understated,” Mr Paynter said. In order to lift the profile of what could be a highly sophisticated town, Mr Paynter has been working with the local sporting clubs, Bass Coast Shire Council and the Wonthaggi Business Association (WBA). “I’ve been working with the Wonthaggi Basketball Association to look into getting additional courts with the quality they need to train to their standard of play,” he said. “I’ve also been working with the Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club. I couldn’t believe Power was unable to host the grand final because its netball courts weren’t up to scratch. Wonthaggi should be the heart of South Gippsland but it has been seriously overlooked for funding for far too long.” Though the netball courts were deemed unplayable for a prestigious event such as the grand final, the Wonthaggi netballers are still forced to play on the courts during the home and away season and risk potential injury. “The bottom line is that

any sporting association – whether it’s netball or basketball or any other competition – Wonthaggi will not be chosen to host the event. That’s where we are losing dollars in the town,” Mr Paynter said. “We have a beautiful area where football, netball, tennis, soccer and croquet can be played but the facilities are ordinary because the money it desperately needs has not been put in.” Mr Paynter has been working with WBA to help transform Wonthaggi into a buzzing retail hub. “This will help attract tourism into the community,” he said. “Growing employment opportunities will also attract new residents to the area, especially families.” Mr Paynter said Wonthaggi was often overlooked as a major tourism destination and with beaches such as Cape Paterson, Kilcunda, Inverloch and Harmers Haven so close, it was important to increase the appeal of Wonthaggi. “Wonthaggi is the gateway to our coastline but it lacks quality accommodation,” he said.

“The RACV Resort in Inverloch is excellent, but there needs to be an alternative. When Wonthaggi hosts regional events, there needs to be a place for people to stay and enjoy all of what Wonthaggi has to offer.” Over the course of the year, Mr Paynter has also supported many local events, his favourite being the citizenship ceremonies organised by council. “Seeing the look on people’s faces as they read the oath, you can tell it really means something to them. For couples, families and children to make this enormous commitment, it really shows trust and faith in Australian values,” he said. Other great events he has supported include Wonthaggi’s Relay for Life, the San Remo Channel Challenge, the Cape Aquathon, Keeping Kids on Track, the Anzac Day ceremony in Cowes and Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s production of Pippin, which he regarded as a highlight. He has also gained some ground in his campaign against family violence as a White Ribbon ambassador. “Violence has no place

in our community and I would like to see further education for youths that their language and behaviour needs to change,” Mr Paynter said. “I have made family violence my signature in Parliament and I have gained respect for my stance on the issue. I want to change the culture in sporting clubs, schools and the community that says violence is readily accepted. It has been a great privilege to speak on this issue.” Mr Paynter appreciates all feedback he receives from the general public and readily welcomes it from his new office in McBride Avenue, across the road from the previous office. “You’ve got to have a good attitude and a good vibe to be a strong representative and I love to advocate for the public,” Mr Paynter said. “Life’s too short to be stuck doing what you don’t want to do.” Mr Paynter will open his new office with a breakfast for the community tomorrow (Wednesday, December 16) from 7am.

Dancers in costume: from left, Georgia Adams, Jana Mckay, Imogen Graham, Jordan Riter and Emily Carlson performed at the Bass Coast Ballet School annual concert at Wonthaggi Community Arts Centre recently.

Bass ballet’s best on show THE Bass Coast Ballet School upheld its high standard at the annual concert recently.

Students from the Cowes and Wonthaggi schools took to the stage at Wonthaggi Community Arts Centre in front of a full house to perform tap, jazz, ballet, contemporary and hip hop routines. Students and staff celebrated 10 years of dedicated teaching by Miranda Kalgo-

vas. “Miss Miranda”, as she is known to her students, who commenced teaching at Bass Coast Ballet School in 2005 and has taught many of the school’s senior dancers from their first lesson. Ms Kalgovas’ space themed ballet was deemed a highlight of the show, featuring martians, spacemen, aliens and stars while Rowena Campbell’s Snugglepot and Cuddlepie ballet wowed the crowd with dancing gumnuts and wattle babies.

Deck the towns: students from Tarwin Valley Primary School choir will be performing at a number of Christmas events this season.

Choir carols for all THE members of the Tarwin Valley Primary School choir are warming their vocal chords this festive season.

The group of talented students has been rehearsing with vocal teacher, Mrs Tanya Jackson to take the stage at a number of Christmas celebrations during December.

Their busy calendar kicked off on Friday when the group performed at the Annual Christmas Party in Meeniyan at the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve.

Young talent: the Inverloch community packed the Inverloch Community Hub last Thursday night for the annual concert by the children of InverlochKongwak Primary School.

Jazz hands: from left, Annabelle Mercer, Matilda Pattern, Lara Dizane, James Cameron, Sienna Prouet and Montanna Wilson showed off their skills at the recent Bass Coast Ballet School annual concert.

The show was based around the theme of ‘Dances from around the World’, with Preps Hawaii, Grade 1 Australia, Grade 2 Arabia, Grade 3 America (Wild West), Grade 4 India (Bollywood), Grade 5 Spain and Grade 6 Africa. Kongwak students wrapped the concert up with the song, Around the World. Among the Preps dressed in Hawaiian attire were, from left, Bailey, Eric, Claire, Jesse and Elise.

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Inverloch ready for action AFTER a few hiccups throughout the year, Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club’s patrol tower is ready for the new season. The club has worked together fiercely to ensure the tower lasts as long as possible and was disappointed to find some windows were damaged by vandals. However, members are determined not to let this spoil the upcoming season.

Summer LIFESAVERS Patrols started in the first weekend of December. The Nippers program will start in January, with numbers al-

ready looking good. The club is keen to get its new Thundercat IRB into action – a prize it won last season in the patrol efficiency competition. Bronze camps are already underway, the first of which was held in October. The club welcomed 19 new Bronzies from Kew High School, who were instructed under Inverloch’s fabulous trainers. Two more Inverloch Bronze camps will be held through the season, both this month. Nick Leman, Luke Foster and Sam Cresswell are the young members to look out for during competitions. All three will be looking to defend their medals after winning the first three places for the two kilometre run at states last season. Celine Moody will also put up tough competition in two beach events – beach flags and beach sprints. Tom McMorrow is hoping to make the Open Ironman final at states and Ben Turner will be the one to watch at the Under 19 two kilometre run. This season, Angela and Chris Malan have retained their positions as club president and secretary, with Rob O’Neill as treasurer. Returning for another season as club captain is Tarryn Thom and the chief instructor will be Maxine Lockie. Teagan Thom will look after youth and leadership development, competition director will be Lindsey Ritchie and the media and community relations advisor is Jake Lurati. The club will be having spit roast dinners for club members every Sunday in January, which will be a good way for the members to socialise and get to know each other better. The club champs is set to be the highlight of the season, which will be held on January 25.

Season ready: Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club’s Jake Lurati said the patrol tower is in suitable working order for the upcoming patrol season.

Michael’s SUPA IGA Leongatha inspires THE busiest two weeks of festive shopping in Leongatha are here and IGA is ready to help locals plan their Christmas Day celebrations. However shoppers choose to celebrate the main event, whether it’s a formal Christmas Day lunch or a relaxed summer barbecue, Michael’s SUPA IGA Leongatha has it covered. The store’s range of specialty meats, including IGA’s national award winning ham on the bone, premium seafood and delicious Christmas treats, makes it easy to impress family and guests over the holidays. Michael Lorenz, owner of Michael’s SUPA IGA Leongatha, is gearing up for the Christmas period instore by stocking up on delicious Christmas products, including Celebration Collection Classic Christmas pudding, Christmas cake and fruit mince pies. The store will also be providing special services, such as home delivery on large Christmas orders and tailor made Christmas hampers for local organisations and businesses. Mr Lorenz said, “Our store will remain open until 10pm each night and we will be delivering large Christmas orders to our shoppers’ doorsteps. Over the festive period, we rec-

ommend shoppers get in early when buying Christmas favourites and leave fresh food shopping until last to ensure what is served to family and guests is as fresh as possible.” What’s more, shoppers can also benefit from lower prices across the store through IGA’s Price Match Promise initiative, which sees IGA’s independent retailers, match hundreds of everyday items such as breakfast cereals, coffee and pasta to Australia’s major supermarket chains*. For those looking to enjoy a barbecue during the festive period, IGA has also teamed up with Channel 7’s lifestyle TV program Aussie Barbecue Heroes for outdoor entertaining this summer. With more than 20 years’ experience in serving the local community, Michael’s

SUPA IGA is loved by the community and is known for its extensive range of products and famous homemade style sausages. “Our famous homemade sausages, lamb cutlets and wide variety of beef steaks are extremely popular with our shoppers for summer barbecuing, while salmon fillets offer a great alternative,” Mr Lorenz said. Mr Lorenz and his team have supported more than 70 community groups and funded vital hospital equipment in the last 20 years through IGA’s Community Chest initiative, which raises funds through in-store purchases. Michael’s SUPA IGA Leongatha is one of just three IGA stores to have donated in excess of $1 million back to the community the last 15 years. For Christmas recipe ideas and inspiration and

Simply superb: Michael’s SUPA IGA Leongatha offers a broad variety of cheeses to make Christmas extra special.

Ben O’Donogue’s barbecue tips, please visit: www. christmas.iga.com.au

New shelter: Max Semken from the South West Gippsland Transport Group said the shelter and the Leongatha bus stop is a monstrosity that needs to be replaced.

Change needed at station By Sarah Vella THE state of the bus station in Leongatha has been criticised by the South West Gippsland Transport Group, which has called for its improvement. Max Semken from the group said the toilets need to be rebuilt and opened, and the lighting needs to be improved at the station in the interest of safety. He said the current bus shelter was a disgrace and should be replaced. The shelter is the responsibility of Public Transport Victoria and the toilets are the responsibility of South Gippsland Tourist Rail. “For V/Line passengers not to have access to toilets at Leongatha or at any other bus station in the South Gippsland, Bass Coast and old Alberton shire is wrong,” Mr Semken said. “There are also no toilets available for disabled anywhere along the line except at Koo Wee Rup.” Mr Semken said he and the transport group think the lack of facilities is discrimination. “It is discrimination against disabled and elderly people. Under federal and state law, people with a disability need to be catered for,” he said. “V/Line and Public Transport Victoria are not doing this. This would not happen anywhere else in the state. “It is not the fault of the regional offices of PTV and V/Line, but the offices in Melbourne. They do not care about South

Gippsland, Bass Coast or the old Alberton shire.” The bus shelter at the Leongatha station is another point of contention for the transport group. “The bus shelter is a monstrosity that you could see from the moon. A 16 inch shell out of a battle ship could not destroy it,” Mr Semken said. “The shelters at the Warragul station are far better, more comfortable and would protect people from the weather.” Mr Semken said the design of the shelters at the Warragul station would suit the area and would be a huge improvement on the current structure. “We are also concerned about the welfare of the users of the bus station, particularly women and younger people, due to the lack of lighting,” he said. “It could be very unsafe. It is such a matter of grave concern, moving the bus stop to Michael Place should be considered.” Mr Semken said the facilities available at Michael Place include toilets and much better lighting, and would improve the experience for all bus users. “When the train comes back, then the bus stop could also return to the station. It would only need to be at Michael Place for the next five to 10 years,” he said. South Gippsland Shire Council manager engineering assets, John Moylan said, “There is no proposal to move the bus stop from its current location.” Mr Moylan said Michael Place has not been considered as an alternative location for the bus stop, even when construction begins on the Leongatha heavy vehicle alternate route project.

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Thank you Michelle: Michelle Charlton will bid farewell to St Laurence’s this week and will be heading to St Joseph’s Korumburra next year. She is pictured being farewelled by some of her Grade 3/4 class; from left, Latisha, Charlotte, Sandra, Sam, Alex and Stella.

Chris Dortmans to bid farewell PRINCIPAL at St Laurence O’Toole Primary School in Leongatha for the past four years, Chris Dortmans, is about to make way for a new principal at the school for 2016.

On his bike: Inverloch’s George Misson is participating in the Cadel Evans People’s Ride from January 29-31, 2016.

Man on a mission By Jodie Roberts, work experience INVERLOCH’s George Misson is an inspiration to everyone.

The 68 year old has been through a lot during his life and from January 29-31, 2016, he will take part in the Cadel Evans People’s Ride in and around Geelong. More than 3000 participants are expected to challenge themselves alongside Tour De France winner Cadel Evans himself in either the 65km or 111km events. George looks up to Cadel. The pair met in 2006 on the Champs de Elyees on the Tour De France route. The Champs de Elyees was stage 20 of the Tour De France and was 116km long. George couldn’t be more excited to meet Cadel again. George suffers from Birt-Hogg-Dube Syndrome, a rare form of cancer. It affects George’s kidney, bowel and lungs. His daughter has partial Birt-Hogg-Syndrome. After five bowel operations, cancer in a kidney and blisters in his lung, as well as having rare tumors in the intestine, he’s still going strong. “I’m vertical and breathing.” George said. Unfortunately, this cancer doesn’t have any treatment; instead he has checkups twice a year which involve blood tests, as well as CT scans, ultrasounds and an internal scope every two years. In April 2016, he will complete the RACV Otway Classic in Torquay, a

145km event, with wife Janet Kolotelo. He manages to do these rides by just riding at his own pace. “It’s more than just the ride,” George said. A former outdoor education teacher at Leongatha Technical School for 16 years, George has been a surf lifesaver for more than 50 years. He currently volunteers at Waratah Beach and Cape Paterson surf lifesaving clubs. In the past, George has overseen the development of the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club and volunteered at Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club. Wonthaggi’s Deb Rielly is an inspiration for George. She has two young boys and is juggling cancer treatment with everyday life. The other passion that inspires George is mentoring young children and helping them go in the right direction. His aim in life is to see his grandchildren grow up and he wants to see his granddaughter possibly write her first book. This is not the first time George is doing something for a good cause. He ran from Adelaide to Melbourne to try to raise money for the Salvation Army and Red Cross. Unfortunately, his lungs burst while he was trying to complete the run. George also enjoys golf and is on the committee of management of the Leongatha Golf Club. For more information on the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, visit www. cadelevansgreatoceanroadrace.com.au

Parish Priest Father Peter Kooloos last week announced the appointment of Kate Dourley as the new leader of the school from next year. Mrs Dourley is currently acting principal at St Joseph’s in Korumburra. Meanwhile Michelle Chandler, who was deputy principal at St Laurence’s, is making the move to St Joseph’s and will take up the acting principal role there. Mr Dortmans, or affectionately known by the students as Mr “D”, will be principal of St John’s Kooweerup from 2016, which is only 10 minutes’ drive from his home. He describes his five years at St Laurence’s as a wonderful time and described the town and school as “a good country feel community”. “It was great to work

Farewell Mr “D”: Chris Dortmans will be farewelled by the finishing St Laurence’s students tomorrow but will be ‘round for a while longer wrapping things up before his move to Kooweerup. He is pictured with Prep students Rose and Ruby. with different levels incorporating the parish, staff, parents and the broader community,” Mr Dortmans said. He described the centenary of the parish and school in 2014 as one of the highlights of his time at the school. “I was honoured to be

part of it,” he said. Mr Dortmans sees himself as just a small player in the bigger picture of developing Catholic education in Leongatha and South Gippsland over many years. “I just want to thank Father Kooloos, the school board, the Parents and Friends Association, all the

parents and the staff for their wonderful support,” he said. Michelle Chandler will also be sad to leave the school where she has taught for 14 years, including eight as deputy principal, describing it like “a second family”. She is looking forward to her new challenge.

St Laurence’s Grade 6s graduate GRADE 6 students at St Laurence’s Leongatha held their graduation Mass at the church last Thursday night, December 10.

The Mass featured many of the students performing roles of readings, the responsorial psalms and the offertory. After Mass, delivering a message on behalf of the students about their time at the school were Merrin Giles and Matt Fowkes. Special presentations were then made. Students Thomas Fitzgerald and Olivia Warren received the Mary MacKillop Award. Making the presentation was principal of Mary MacKillop College, David Leslie. The school’s Citizenship Award went to Jesseme Jarvis while the Sister’s of St Joseph’s Award went to Samantha Dyke. In an emotional end, students joined together to sing See You Again by Wiz Khalifa. After that, a recording was screened to the same music showing students’ growth and changes from Prep to Grade 6. Thanks to Grade 5/6 teacher Sharna

Fitzpatrick for organising the amusing video which gained more than a few laughs! All students will wind up their year with a whole school Mass tomorrow, Wednesday, December 16 at 11.30am at which further awards will be handed out at each year level.

School award: the Mary MacKillop Award is presented to Thomas Fitzgerald by principal of Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, David Leslie. Absent is Olivia Warren, who was the other recipient.

Grade six awards: St Laurence’s principal, Chris Dortmans, left, with Sister’s of St Joseph’s Award winner Samantha Dyke and Citizenship Award winner Jesseme Jarvis.

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Not only is home ownership the great Australian dream, but when we have spare cash to invest or have paid off the mortgage and want to put our equity to work, many of us turn again to property, buying for investment. While the term property investor conjures visions of a magnate with a property portfolio and an expensive car, it actually applies to many of us. According to the Real Estate Institute of Australia, the latest taxation statistics show 14.9 per cent of taxpayers are investors in the residential property market – that’s 1.9 million people. The majority of those are ordinary mums and dads with only one investment property. In the latest available statistics, 2010-11, 73 per cent of investors had only one such property. In the previous five years there was substantial growth in the number of such investors, with seven out of 10 of those benefiting from negative gearing earning up to $80,001 a year. For most of us the tax benefits offered by negative gearing – the ability to claim a tax deduction for expenses such as mortgage interest and maintenance costs associated with an investment property – are an attraction. If the cost of owning the property is greater than the rental income, that loss can be offset against other taxable income, including salaries. Victoria grew by four per cent in the December quarter of last year, but the median price remains only $257,000.

There are reports of investors buying property for their superannuation funds sight unseen. But the same principles apply as when buying your own home. Any purchase should be underpinned by thorough research – including viewing the property, preferably several times. Technology such as Google Earth and video tours are a great help, but no substitute for an actual inspection. After deciding on preferred locations – preferably one with which you are familiar – and whether to buy a house or apartment, start by checking out median prices in those areas. Consult your bank, draw up your budget and be clear about your maximum price. There are many great properties out there, do not be tempted to overspend if you find the right one. Make a list of must have features and those on which you would compromise. Remember: this is a rental; those criteria may be different from those for your home. For example, you may be willing to spend time on a high maintenance, hard to clean home, but a rental property should be hard wearing and easy to maintain. Think about what would make your property attractive to tenants. For example, you may enjoy driving to work, but rental property proximity to public transport is essential. Most importantly, put aside emotion. When buying your home you are looking for the one but you don’t have to love your investment property – it is doing a job for you and must be chosen for its suitability to do the job well.

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Hair specialists at Sass DENISE Bravington took over the ownership of Southern Sass Hair Studio in Foster in July, after working in the business for some 10 years. Denise said the team at Southern Sass sets out to create a magical environment, experience and image for all of its clients. “We strive for excellence, this way you know you will receive the very best care from our highly trained staff,” she said. “We are here to meet your expectations; we hope to exceed them.” Denise said she and her team were proud of the salon’s reputation and are

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Well spoken: Foster Primary School Grade 6 students, back, from left, Ema Hodgson, Kasey Hoskins, Chelsea Burrow, Amber Zuidema and Matilda Gee and front, from left, George Nicoll, Oliver Callcott and Archie Brewer compete in the school’s public speaking contest recently.

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Ready to serve: from left, the team from Prom Meats, Geoff Prue, Matt Brown, Todd Rowley and John Davies invite shoppers to come to Foster throughout December as the town is buzzing with great daily fun and specials. Make sure you visit on Wednesday, December 16 as John Davies and the team from Prom Meats will run a free sausage sizzle.

Festive catch: Lachie Duncan of Foster Seafood says seafood is fast replacing the Christmas roast as a preferred option this Christmas, so get your orders in now for delicious fresh and locally caught options including king prawns, crays and Morten Bay bugs also a winner. Lachie gets his catch fresh from the boat daily and he cooks the fish on premises, so you always get the very best from Foster Seafood. Lachie will be cooking from 2am on Christmas Eve, December 24, so order now and give your family the best seafood around this Christmas.

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Festive Foster welcomes shoppers CHRISTMAS is weeks away but already Foster is merry.

The Foster Chamber of Commerce presents an exciting calendar of events and activities in the lead up to Santa’s visit on December 25. The town is looking its festive best on the back of a business Christmas decoration competition. Judging opened on December 1, with one vote allocated per person. Which business in Foster has the best Christmas decorations? The business with the most votes will win free advertising for one year on the website, www.foster.vic.au Each vote will be entered into a draw to win a hamper worth more than $100. Chamber member Deb Harris, of Main Street Revelations, said decorations hang from shopfronts or are illuminated at night. “We know Foster has the best Christmas decorations of any of the South Gippsland towns per head and we thought let’s capitalise on that,” she said. “I do not think there is one business window that is not decorated. South Gippsland Shire Council does such a beautiful job of the gardens in Foster, so the businesspeople thought let’s make our business windows beautiful

so when people arrive in Foster, they think ‘What a beautiful town’.” Shoppers in Foster have a chance to win a Giant Hamper Raffle. Simply spend $20 or more in participating stores to receive a stamp on your entry. When your entry is full – requiring $200 minimum spend per entry – you will be eligible to enter the raffle. The hamper is worth more than $1000 and will be on display at Coast to Coast Building Service during December. One entry will be drawn each week to win a $20 gift voucher. Santa Claus will be in the street at Foster from 10.30am to noon on December 12, 19 and 24, as well as a 6pm to 8pm on December 23. Shoppers in Foster on Saturday mornings have been appreciating entertainment by Bec’s Bonny Boners and Andy Mitch. Andy will perform this Saturday, December 19 and the Circle Dancers will be in Pearl Park too. On Wednesday, December 23, be in town for a street party and 12 hour raffle. Each purchase in participating stores between 7am and 7pm on the day will receive free entry into the draw to win one of 10 $50 gift vouchers. Winners must be present at the 8pm draw with their ticket to win.

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Main Street will close at 5pm to set up for the street party from 6pm, with Susie Green Dancers, a barbecue, Magic Theatre’s Imagination Playground and Circus Conflabulatarium. There will be face painting, Paper Moon photo booth, seafood, horizontal bungee, jumping castle, music and more. The chamber is thanking shoppers for supporting local businesses by offering a month of fun, treats, specials and gifts throughout December. See the Festive Foster Calendar flier for the offer of the day. Ms Harris said Foster businesses are special. “People come for the service we offer and the variety of goods, because often people are surprised when they step through the door,” she said. “I have people who come from Melbourne to shop while they are here because they know they will find what they need.” Ms Harris said Foster offers ample parking, with a spacious carpark behind the shops in Main Street (hotel side of street). “There are no traffic lights and you can cover from one end of the street to the other without getting exhausted,” she said.

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Health staff graduate T W E N T Y- N I N E Bass Coast Health (BCH) staff members recently celebrated their graduation of the Solutions to Excellence Lean training program. The program which commenced in May at BCH was facilitated by Vative Healthcare. Initially commencing as a pilot program with the executive management team, it was designed to support the strategy envisaged by BCH CEO Veronica Jamison. The staff comprised of a broad cross section of the health service, such as emergency department, surgical ward, geriatric evaluation management, food services, administration and environmental services. Fourteen students graduated on November 30 with the double qualification of Diploma Practice Management and Competitive Systems and Practices (Lean).

Graduates celebrate: from left, Maree O’Dwyer of Vative Healthcare, Bass Coast Health CEO Veronica Jamison and Carmie Walker of Vative Healthcare celebrate the Bass Coast Health staff’s graduation from a training program. The Diploma Students Project managed a variety of new improvement initiatives to cut waste and engage their colleagues across clinical and nonclinical areas of the health service. Some of the new projects covered patient trans-

port from the emergency department, nurse led discharging of patients, improving bed access for patients being transferred from the emergency department, improvement of textured meals and achieving the potential to expand this service into the area of

aged care, bedside nurse handovers and improving communication. Projects presented at the end of the course highlighted there is more than 50 percent wastage in many healthcare processes that can be fixed, often with minimal cost.

In addition to the 14 staff who graduated with double qualifications, seven staff graduated with a Certificate IV in Health Administration and Manufacturing Technology (Lean) and eight staff graduated with a Certificate IV Health Supervision and Manufacturing Technology (Lean). This nationally recognised and certified training program is a first in the healthcare industry across Australia, having been developed and written by clinicians from Vative Healthcare specifically for BCH. CEO Veronica Jamison, who was awarded a bronze award from Vative Healthcare, could not be happier with the outcome, stating in her address to the graduates, “It was humbling to see and hear about the good work our people are doing. “This program has brought a lot of positivity and with the support of the executive team, the staff are just the ones to drive continuous improvement, no matter how big or small.”

A Star is born

Taking stance: South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager regulatory services Matthew Patterson ‘makes the link’ between gender inequality and family violence at council’s domestic violence breakfast.

Breakfast serves family violence message THE staff at South Gippsland Shire Council are saying “no to family violence”. Council held at White Ribbon breakfast at its Leongatha depot last Wednesday. Mark Blanchard from Victoria Police Latrobe Valley Family Violence Unit and Tanya Kilgower from Gippsland Women’s Health presented to council staff. Staff were then invited to stand up and ‘make the link’ between gender inequality and family violence. Ms Kilgower has been supporting local governments in Gippsland to integrate prevention of violence into their workplaces via the Paving the Way project. A breakfast of egg and bacon rolls and fresh fruit was provided by the Lions Club of Leongatha, with funding from Gippsland Women’s Health. Fact sheets and local family violence service numbers were made available to anyone interested.

Milpara Community House news THIS year has been a fantastic year at Milpara. We’ve had a wonderful array of classes, groups and projects on offer.

LUCAS Benjamin Farbus was born on December 6 at Leongatha Hospital to Chris and Samantha of Bena. Lucas is a brother for Thomas, 7.

ARCHER George Enbom was born on December 9 at Leongatha Hospital to Evan and Stephanie of Jumbunna. Archer is a brother for Kobi, 17, and Ted, 15 months.

Some of the highlights for the year have been: the Cook’n’Burra project, a fantastic collaboration between Milpara and the St Paul’s Anglican Parish. It involved people learning about food, how to cook, prepare and of course share with newly formed friends. Next was the opening of Milpara’s Children’s Garden which in 18 months has come from an idea to fruition. This includes a wonderful display of flowers and vegetables and an inviting play area for children. The Volunteers Week celebration also needs to be mentioned. It truly highlighted the diversity and number of valuable volunteers Milpara is fortunate to have. We look forward to a wonderful 2016. The term one program will be distributed after January 18, or can be accessed online at www.milparacommunityhouse.org. au. Milpara will be closed during school holidays but the Centrelink will operate as normal. All the staff, members and volunteers would like to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and brilliant New Year. We look forward to seeing you in 2016.

Dalyston now safer DALYSTON residents and visitors can travel about town with ease by foot or bicycle thanks to a recently completed pathway, built by Bass Coast Shire Council.

BROOKLYN Lee Sawyer was born at Bass Coast Health on December 1 to Tamara and Liam Sawyer of South Dudley.

CAIDEN Joshua Oster-Edwards was born on December 6 at Leongatha Hospital. Caiden is the first baby for Niraj and Joey of Inverloch.

The new path along Bass Highway in Dalyston runs from Tulloch Street to Dalyston-Glen Forbes Road. The concrete path will now provide pedestrians with a safe off road alternative when travelling between the Dalyston Recreation Reserve, the new residential development Waterdale, and servicing residential properties from Tulloch, Powlett and Daly streets through to Dalyston-Glen Forbes Road, the bus stop and commercial area. Dalyston has undergone a great deal of development in the past decade with more residential subdivisions in the pipeline.

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Having a ball: South Gippsland Specialist School students Will, left and Mikey think the new engine room at their school is a great place to be.

Ribbon cutting: from left, South Gippsland Specialist School principal Heather Braden, David Murray from Leongatha Lions Club, John Cheyne from Bendigo Community Bank, Stephen Bennett from Esso/ Barry Beach Marine Terminal and Shirley Seabrook from Rotary Club of Leongatha officially opened the school’s engine room last Thursday.

Taking the stress out of school THE South Gippsland Specialist School in Leongatha officially opened its engine room last Thursday. Principal Heather Braden said the

new facility benefited the whole school community. “De-stressed children mean destressed parents and staff,” she said. “Our students have sensory processing difficulties, which can create

a huge amount of anxiety. The engine room program helps and supports children suffering from high levels of anxiety. “On the other end of the spectrum, the engine room will also help our se-

verely autistic children by helping to invigorate their senses.” Ms Braden said the room had already been successful at reducing the number of behaviours across the school.

The room was sponsored by Bendigo Community Bank, Leongatha Lions Club, Rotary Club of Leongatha, Esso/Barry Beach Marine Terminal, Barnados and the Sidney Myer Fund.

Trail to be spruced SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will soon start works on the reconstruction of the Welshpool to Port Welshpool trail, and the asphalting of the Port Welshpool foreshore path.

This project is part of the extension and upgrade of the Great Southern Rail Trail and is funded by Regional Development Victoria. Fowlers Asphalting will be undertaking the works for a contract sum of $307,290.61. Council’s manager of engineering and assets John Moylan said there would be little disruption to locals during the works. “There should not be any need for traffic detours as the foreshore path is a little way off the road. However, while the works are underway the trail will not be open to users,” he said. “The contractor has stated the works will

take approximately 14 weeks, although we are conscious that with Christmas looming it may take a little longer.” The foreshore path is approximately 1.1km in length, while the link between Welshpool and Port Welshpool is approximately 4.4km. “It was identified by the cyclists using the trail between Welshpool and Port Welshpool the surface was too rough,” Mr Moylan said. “Council officers investigated and it was determined this section be upgraded to match the standard of the recently constructed section of the rail trail connecting Toora to Welshpool. “The second area to be upgraded is the foreshore path in Port Welshpool connecting the public toilets to the Long Jetty. As with the trail reconstruction, the alignment will remain the same but the surface will be upgraded to provide the community with an asphalt shared path.”

Lifesaving leader steps up

Graduates ready to lead

A SOUTH Gippsland lifesaver has been developing her leadership and lifesaving training skills to help reduce drownings in Victoria and overseas.

Neisha McLean of Waratah Surf Life Saving Club recently completed Life Saving Victoria’s Building Leaders Scholarship, a six month program consisting of professional and personal development training including advanced lifesaving training delivery, cultural awareness, emotional intelligence and leadership development. Ms McLean has taken on a club board position in the role of director of training and development. She is also part of the Bass District Lifesaving Development Camp Management Team. She is now working to establish an exchange program between lifesavers in Victoria and Tasmania. “I think what the scholarship has given me most is a greater understanding of myself, a greater ability to understand and work with others and a better skill set to train from and work with,’’ Neisha said. “The friends and connections we have all made

Standing out: from left, graduating from the Gippsland Community Leadership Program were Michael Croatto, Gayle Bloch, Meg Edwards, Ray Argento, Belinda Brennan and Gillian Mertens with Committee for Gippsland CEO Mary Aldred.

THE Gippsland Community Leadership Program is continuing to enhance Gippsland’s leaders, with 26 graduates taking part in a graduation ceremony recently.

True leader: Waratah Beach surf life saver Neisha McLean with Sri Lankan course participants at Mirissa Beach in Sri Lanka during a training program. throughout this journey will continue to serve both ourselves and surf life saving as we work together and share experiences into the future.’’ The program includes a 10 day trip to Sri Lanka, where scholars train local volunteer lifesavers and lifesaving personnel from Sri Lankan Police, Navy and Coast Guard in advanced rescue techniques and strategies. This year’s scholars who included Victorian volunteer lifesavers and YMCA swim instructors provided Sri Lankan personnel with international standards of training in water safety and rescue and swimming techniques, advanced first aid

techniques and rescue boat operations, as well as mentoring Sri Lankan instructors in training delivery. The Building Leaders Scholarship program is a key component in reducing the number of drownings in Sri Lanka. There is an average of 850 drowning deaths in Sri Lanka each year. By contrast, this number is four times greater than the 266 drowning deaths that occurred in Australia in 2013-14. Tarryn Thom of Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club is a past scholar and has been nominated to the role of leadership programs coordinators as part of Life Saving Victoria’s Membership and Leadership Development Council Executive.

Among them were six from South Gippsland: Michael Croatto of Inverloch, Gayle Bloch of Wonthaggi, Gillian Mertens of Glen Alvie, Belinda Brennan of Leongatha, Ray Argento of Toora and Meg Edwards of Fish Creek. The program is a year long intensive leadership course that develops leadership within the Gippsland community while exposing participants to the diverse industry and community sectors in Gippsland. Ms Edwards said the program of-

fered her an opportunity to meet amazing people, understand the big regional industries further and challenge her own thoughts and perspectives. “As a born and bred, farming Gippslander I feel privileged to have taken part in the GCLP. The program has given me more confidence to recognise my talents, apply the skills I have gained and to step back more often to enable others to act,” she said. The program was established in 1996 and is auspiced to the Committee for Gippsland. The program has produced more than 475 leaders, including Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie from Leongatha and former Victoria Police Commissioner Ken Lay, originally from Korumburra. CEO of the Committee for

Gippsland Mary Aldred said the GCLP continued to provide an outstanding base of leaders for Gippsland. “The 2015 GCLP has again produced community leaders from across Gippsland with a strong skill set and passion for the region,” she said. “GCLP provides participants with a solid understanding of the community leadership opportunities in Gippsland, appreciation of the Gippsland region while meeting and discussing local, state and national leaders. “Graduates can return to their Gippsland communities with the increased confidence, skills and experience to be leaders in our region.” While applications for 2016 have closed, interested people are encouraged to consider applying for the 2017 program. For more information, visit www.gclp.asn.au.

Carmodys Road residents win SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will seal a longer section of a Leongatha road this year.

Council voted to transfer $300,000 allocated to the Foster Streetscape project to extending the seal of Carmodys Road. The Foster project will be deferred to the 2016-17 financial year, due to a delay in securing possible grant funding. Council was advised by Regional Development Victoria that a business

case for the Foster project would improve the likelihood of the project being funded. Council did not have enough time to complete the case and apply for the grant to enable the Foster streetscape to be enhanced this financial year. Council had allocated $515,130 to the Foster project. Of that, $300,000 will be allocated to Carmodys Road and $215,130 will be carried forward to the 2016-17 budget. In October, council voted to allocate $200,000 to the Carmodys Road

project from the North Poowong Road budget, which was delayed due to the presence of the Giant Gippsland Earthworm. That funding would have only enabled council to seal Carmodys Road for one kilometre from the South Gippsland Highway intersection. Additional funding from the Foster project will allow council to extend the seal to Timmins Estate Road. Carmodys Road is subject to flooding and has been damaged many times.

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School Holiday Activities

Antarctic experience to open on Island THE ‘Antarctic Journey’ at the Nobbies Centre on Phillip Island is set to become the world’s first interactive Antarctic experience developed in partnership with WWF-Australia, when it opens in December 2015.

Visitors will be invited to take a virtual journey into the wonderful world of the Southern Ocean and Antarctica as they engage with

the many interactive and immersive experiences in this exhibition, a joint venture between Phillip Island Nature Parks and WWFAustralia. Comprising three levels, Phillip Island is showcased as the gateway to the Antarctic on the uppermost level, finding some interesting links between this temperate island and the frozen lands of Antarctica. Visitors will then descend into the area known as The Lab, to be entertained and educated through a range of interactive and

informative experiences. Visitors will feel the freeze as they enter the Antarctic ‘Chill Zone’, try to sink a bowling ball, compare their thermal image with an Emperor penguin, or check out a sea spider under a microscope. With the remarkable Antarctic landscape as the backdrop, the unique wildlife, ongoing research activities, and the critically important conservation values of this remote continent will come alive before their eyes. The final level is one of

Discover southern land: Phillip Island Nature Parks is now offering the Antarctic Journey experience at the Nobbies Centre.

complete immersion in what can only be described as a stunning and breathtaking, state of the art multimedia experience. Visitors will find themselves enthralled by the audio visual spectacle which puts them right in the heart of the action. All thanks to the cutting edge augmented reality technology, visitors can stand on an ice floe and pat a penguin, stroke a seal or marvel at a whale within arm’s reach. As the first attraction in Australia to share the WWF brand, this development promises to be a world class addition to the much loved attractions of the Penguin Parade, Koala Conservation Centre, Churchill Island Heritage Farm and Wild Oceans EcoBoat tours, all operated by Phillip Island Nature Parks. Phillip Island Nature Parks is a not for profit organisation that prides itself on finding the balance between delivering quality ecotourism experiences and implementing worldrenowned conservation, social, environmental, research and education programs. WWF is one of the world’s largest and most

experienced independent conservation organisations, with more than five million supporters and a global network active in more than 100 countries. For decades WWF has worked to conserve the natural wonders of the Antarctic, and millions of whales, penguins and albatross that live there. Working in partnership,

WWF helped establish the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary and two of the world’s largest marine protected areas: the Heard and McDonald Island Marine Reserve, and the Macquarie Island Marine Reserve. WWF also helped secure a ban on mining under the Antarctic Treaty Environment Protocol, promote sustainable fisheries and

Calling all buskers THE Korumburra Agricultural and Pastoral Society is most pleased to be able to include the South Gippsland Buskers Festival in its program at the show next February.

It is hoped the South Gippsland Busker’s Festival will be able grow in time and provide entertainment for many years. Application forms will be available from the above website, and from Parry’s Korumburra, or

obtained by contacting Shirley Cowling on 5657 3350. Coal Creek had been successfully running this community festival. It was time for an alternative arrangement and it was decided between South Gippsland Shire Council and the Korumburra Agricultural and Pastoral Society it would be beneficial to run this event at the annual Korumburra Show. The South Gippsland Buskers Festival is to be held on February 13, 2016.

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The show society has invited South Gippsland, Leongatha, Wonthaggi and Korumburra secondary colleges, Newhaven College and others to join in. The school bands have an opportunity to win $500 for their school and will lead into the festival at 4pm, followed by the open section. The show society would like to encourage the youth not only to learn music, but to perform in public. It is unfortunate the show occurs two weeks after school recommences, however there has been some interest with the 2015 year 10s and 11 students who will still be attending school in 2016. The show society has called on the Korumburra service groups, making it truly a Korumburra community event. There will be a variation of prizes to give more people a chance to win a prize. The show society believes there are many young talented people who need to be given a suitable opportunity to perform and encouraged to show their talent. There will be a voucher from Burra Sports and Cycles for those less than 12 years and a voucher from Parry’s Korumburra for those 12 to 16 years. There will be a first prize which will include a four hour recording session at a professional studio. The second prize is donated by some of the businesses in Korumburra, the third prize by the Lions club and there will be two encouragement awards donated by the Koringal Ladies. The show’s Buskers Committee would like to thank Jan Parry for her assistance in finding sponsors and raising the funds. Other entertainment included at the Korumburra Show will be live entertainment from 10am until 4pm, commencing with Stax, the didgeridoo player and teacher, line dancers, Scottish bag piper, Jackie Van Velzen playing guitar and singing, Cait on keyboard and Emma vocals, and Drunken Ninja band will also be playing.

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School Holiday Activities

Coal Creek is fun central THERE is nothing like to stepping back in time to have fun in the present.

Such is the magical experience offered by Coal Creek Community Park and Museum at Korumburra. The park is offering a fascinating summer school holiday program, with an

intriguing and educational range of activities, within the unique setting of the historic park that is Coal Creek. Everyday activities will include the new interpretive guide for $5, a ride on the bush tramway or red rocket tractor for $6.50 per person. The general store includes an old fashioned

lolly shop. There will be a spinners demonstration and the chance to feed the ducks. Treat yourself to lunch at the café or bring a picnic. Give yourself a scary start to the new year on Saturday, January 2. Book your spot in the ghost tour from 8.30pm-10pm for $25 or see the display of bush skills at the display

slab cottage from 10am4.30pm. This activity is operated by a volunteer so please call to confirm times. Crafty types will appreciate the sock monster workshop on Thursday, January 7 at 1.30pm for $10. Make stuffed toy monsters from socks, learning basic sewing and crafting.

This activity is ideal for children aged eight and over. They will use socks, buttons, wool, felt, beads and plenty of other haberdashery to sew a mighty and fearsome monster. Dine on fresh produce from the farmers’ market on Saturday, January 9 from 8.30am to 1pm, and experience the delights of the craft market from 10am to 1pm. Wander through and check out the local produce and craft stalls as you explore Coal Creek. Take part in the introduction to sci-fi role playing games on Thursday,

January 14 from 1.30pm, for $10 per session. Aimed at children aged 10 and above, this session explores the world of science fiction pen and paper role playing games. Use your imagination to embark on a might mission. Saturday, January 16 is the day of the popular GeekFest appealing to people of all ages from 10am to 4.30pm. Experience Minecraft, role playing, Cosplay, competitions, workshops, Steampunk and Traders. That evening, from 7.30pm-11pm, dress up for the Kostume Ball and

dance to geeky music by DJ Hemphill. Entry to the ball only is $20, including one drink and food token, or $25 will get you entry to Geekfest and the ball, plus one drink and food token. The fun continues on Thursday, January 21 with the chance to make peg soldiers at 1.30pm for $10 per person. Children aged eight and over can learn basic craft skills and make toy soldiers, a savage barbarian or a Roman soldier. To find out more, contact Coal Creek on 5655 18111 or see the website www.coalcreekvillage. com.au

Korumburra at the Show Sat, Feb 13, 2016 FORMS TO BE AVAILABLE FROM THE KORUMBURRA COMMUNITY WEBSITE WWW.KORUMBURRACOMMUNITY.ORG.AU SECTIONS SCHOOLS: PRIMARY - SECONDARY OPEN: UNDER 12, 12-16, 16 & OVER ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY JANUARY 15, 2016

Grinning winners: Ayla Hay from Yarram and Robert Serafino from Leongatha took out the best dressed (adult) at the inaugural Geekfest at Coal Creek in Korumburra in January this year.

Stroke technique will come second to water safety in the YMCA School Holiday Swimming Program at SG SPLASH! in Leongatha this summer. The YMCA is seeking to reduce the number of drownings in the community through swimming education.

With the hot weather and long holidays approaching quickly, now is a great time to prepare children for summer fun in the water. The School Holiday Swimming Program is a fantastic program, as the consistency of coming for 45 minutes each day over a five day intensive period offers students the opportunity to develop water safety knowledge, experience simulated open water environments and prac-

tice stroke development. The School Holiday Program runs over 45-minute classes beginning January 4-8 and January 18–22 for children aged five to 12. The program offers classes for a broad range of skill levels and abilities. Enrolment into the program is $58.50, which includes lessons and entry into the pool). Places are limited so contact the pool on 5662 5911 to enrol into the program.

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Summer School Holiday Program EVERYDAY ACTIVITIES Experience the NEW Interpretive Guide $5 Ride the Bush Railway or the Red Rocket Tractor $6.50 pp General Store old fashioned Lolly Shop | Spinners Demonstration Lunch at the café or bring a picnic | Feed the ducks SATURDAY 2 JANUARY

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1st Prize - 4 HOURS RECORDING TIME IN A PROFESSIONAL RECORDING STUDIO. 2nd Prize - thanks to the courtesy of many of the Businesses in Korumburra 3rd Prize - thanks to the Korumburra Lions Club PLUS MANY MORE PRIZES Two encouragement awards thanks to the Koringal Ladies Under 12 yrs voucher from Burra Sports & Cycles 12 to 16 years of age voucher from Parry's Korumburra

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South Gippsland Rural Services Guide

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South Gippsland Rural Services Guide

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Get the most from Farming Insight your water tanks WHEN beef farmer Graham Kent’s plastic replacement. Then he saw an advertisement in his local paper, concrete tank started leaking profusely, he detailing a spray on protective coating which could knew he was in strife. rejuvenate his ailing concrete tank completely. He got in touch with local experts Bass Coast Waterproofing, formerly Line-X and his problem was solved The 40,000-litre tank provides water to half the cattle on his 180 acre farm on the outskirts of Kilcunda so it wasn’t a small piece of farming infrastructure he could do without whilst figuring out a fix. Graham initially believed his only option was to demolish the 30 year-old tank which was still completely solid despite a few cracks and install a

Local beef farmer: Graham Kent is glad he sought assistance from Bass Coast Waterproofing. The business sprayed a protective coating on the inside of his old concrete tank and it hasn’t leaked since.

“The tank was completely buggered; it just couldn’t hold water at all,” Graham said. “It was cracked all along the bottom and sides and getting worse by the day. “Then I saw this advertisement and I thought I’d give the stuff a go.” Eight years later, Graham is pleased to report his tank is as crack free as the day he installed it decades ago. “It was well worth the investment,” he said. “It hasn’t leaked a drop since Bass Coast Waterproofing fixed it. “Plus, the tank was only out of action for a very short time while the paint cured. “I was glad I didn’t have to get a new tank because it would have been expensive, plus all the plumbing would have to be re-done and I would have been left with a lot of old concrete to get rid of.” Bass Coast Waterproofing’s spray on coating is scratch resistant, contains no solvents or styrene and remains incredibly water tight for years. It’s resistance to abrasion, impact, corrosion and chemicals makes it the most reliable and costeffective solution not only for concrete tanks and troughs, but also for all wet areas, floors, utes and trucks, horse floats, silos and more. The coating can be applied in thickness from one millimetre to over 50mm if required and is dry to the touch within 10 seconds of application. The product can also be safely used to assist in potable water transfer and storage. Bass Coast Waterproofing continues to offer the same service that has fixed tanks all around South Gippsland for years. To find out more about this incredible spray on coating, call Dick on 0408 304 850.

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Helping farmers: from left, pleased with the progress of the Gippsland Rural Financial Counselling Service were Marshall Scott, Cr Debbie Brown of Baw Baw Shire Council, Aubrey Pellett, Senator Ricky Muir, Peter Armour and Richard Habgood.

Counselling service’s future secure

Executive officer Peter Jennings gave an overview of the service’s activities over the last year. He noted 227 farm or fishing businesses in Gippsland had accessed the service for a range assistance that included financial assessments, cash flow budgeting, help with government programs, farm debt mediation, development of business options, loan applications and succession planning. In delivering his annual report, service chairman Richard Habgood noted in the last year the rural financial counselling program had undergone a national review which made

• VLE Leongatha

Slipping prices reflect plainer offering THERE were approximately 2200 export and 600 young cattle penned, representing

The usual buying group was present and operating

Prime Sale - Wednesday, December 9 292.0 $1640.07 290.0 ------------286.6 $1757.38 286.0 $1660.71 286.0 $1637.35 284.6 $1758.83 298.0 297.6 296.6 295.6 292.0 290.6

$1221.80 $868.99 $1438.51 $1300.64 $1124.20 $886.33

255.0 249.2 248.2 247.6 246.2 243.6

$1479.00 $1393.03 $1724.99 $1556.79 $1526.44 $1303.26

292.6 290.0 286.6 286.0 285.0 283.6

$936.32 $1232.50 $1117.74 $1186.90 $1239.75 $1134.40

300.0 296.6 295.6 294.6 289.6 289.6

$3120.00 $2966.00 $2941.22 $2636.67 $2606.40 $2939.44

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BULLOCKS 3 B.F. & D.M. Summers, Fish Creek 561.70kg 10 I.K. & L.L. Greig, Meeniyan 616.50kg 11 Blackwood Grazing, Trafalgar 613.20kg 15 D. McRae, Korumburra 580.70kg 2 P.C. Waite, Glengarry 572.50kg 15 J.W. & R.M. Dixon, Phillip Island 518.00kg STEERS 2 Nearhaven P/L, West Creek 410.00kg 5 G. & J. Schepers, Won Wron 292.00kg 1 L.J. & M.M. Overall, Waratah 485.00kg 1 A. Lade, Flynns Creek 440.00kg 1 M.D. & L.D. Mayo, Jeetho 385.00kg 1 G.T. & C. Cummaudo, Mirboo North 305.00kg COWS 1 Hartz Agrihort P/L, San Remo 580.00kg 5 Calerjero, Yarram 559.00kg 1 A. & M. Daniel, Alberton West 659.00kg 8 J.T. Sibly Past, Archies Creek 628.80kg 1 T.J., C. & L.J. Smirl, Leongatha 620.00kg 1 A. McNamara, Poowong North 535.00kg HEIFERS 2 P.M., J.A. & V.R. Johnston Mirboo Nth 320.00kg 1 C. Townsend, Wonthaggi 425.00kg 1 F. Blayney, Winninboo 390.00kg 1 G.J. Davis, Budgeree 415.00kg 1 D. Coric, Nerrena 435.00kg 1 G.T. & C. Cummaudo, Mirboo North 400.00kg BULLS 1 R. & V. Perkis, Korumburra 1040.00kg 1 F. Tuchtan, North Caulfield 1000.00kg 1 Caithness Past. 995.00kg 1 T.J., C. & L.J. Smirl, Leongatha 895.00kg 1 G.J. & L.C. Sullivan, Strzelecki 900.00kg 1 N.R. & K.D. Hansford, Yinnar 1015.00kg

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33 recommendations, one of which was for a continuation of the program. “The Minister for Agriculture Barnaby Joyce has a good understanding of the program and is very supportive of it. He also noted the program was undergoing a competitive grant application process after which there would be 12 services nationally with four in Victoria, one of which will continue to operate in Gippsland. In discussion after the meeting, Senator Muir said he was impressed by the breadth of issues the rural financial counsellors were able to assist with and the professionalism of the counsellors. “This organisation is an essential service for farm, fishing and from April 2016, forestry businesses in the region. I wish them success in their grant application process,” Senator Muir said. A rural financial counsellor may be contacted at Leongatha on 5662 2566 or at Ellinbank on 5624 2286.

THE Gippsland Rural Financial Counselling Service recently conducted its annual general meeting in Traralgon with staff, service providers, local government representatives and Senator Ricky Muir in attendance.

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more selectively in a cheaper market. Quality was down, with a larger proportion of secondary and plainer cattle penned. Trade cattle eased 5c to 10c/kg while some young cattle slipped even more due breeding and plain condition. Grown steers and bullocks dropped 10c to 12c for most and up to 17c/kg in places. Heavy weight grown heifers eased 15c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers slipped 14c while most crossbreds sold 21c/kg cheaper. The larger offering of 1000 cows held a smaller proportion of heavy weight beef cows, with most grades easing 8c to 15c/kg. Heavy weight beef bred bulls slipped 8c/kg while the Friesians held firm. Heavy weight vealers suited to butcher orders sold from 278c to 298c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 276c and 296c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 255c and 288c/kg. Grown steers made from 268c to 292c/kg. Bullocks sold from 268c to 284c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish made between 246c and 273c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 212c and 249c, with the crossbred portion between 245c and 275c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made from 160c to 215c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 200c to 249c/kg. Heavy weight bulls made between 258c and 300c/kg.. The next sale draw December 16: 1. Elders, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. Landmark, 4. SEJ, 5. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 6. Rodwells. Sheep Sale Wednesday at 1pm. Last Store Sale for 2015.

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Farming Insight

Mayor Bob clears out SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Bob Newton hosted a successful clearing sale on his Korumburra property on Saturday.

On top: the community discusses weed issues at a blackberry field day in Leongatha.

Pests, weeds in sights GOVERNMENT agencies are uniting to fight weeds and pests.

Parks Victoria, the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR), Gippsland Water, South Gippsland Landcare Network, South Gippsland Shire Council and VicRoads and individuals are achieving great results in combating weeds across South Gippsland. Bringing together community, government and non-government organisations, the South Gippsland Community Weed Taskforce provides community education on the management of pest plants and animals. Some of the recent highlights of the taskforce’s work include controlling foxes using 1080 poison baits within the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park. The fox baiting program protects the endangered Hooded Plover which use the beach to nest and raise their young from spring through to mid-autumn. South Gippsland Shire Council is looking to build on the success of the 2014-15 roadside weed control works which involved the treatment of Regionally Controlled Weeds on 49 roadsides (303km one side). Having an in-house spray team enables council to respond to landowner, community and DEDJTR requests. Twenty-seven of the 49 roadsides treated were in response to community requests. Council was also able to treat three roadsides (12km) in support of the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Re-

sources (DEDJTR) Compliance Program. Eighteen of the 49 roadsides contain High Conservation Values, for example Drysdales Road, Outtrim, while a further 27 roadsides contain Medium Conservation Values, for example McDonalds Track, Nyora. Weed control works on Turtons Creek Road were undertaken in partnership with DEDJTR, South Gippsland Landcare Network and the local community (Friends of Turtons Creek). The Turtons Creek area contains significant biodiversity and landscape values. The Friends Group was formed to protect and enhance the biodiversity values of the area. One of the key management objectives of the Turtons Creek Strategic Plan is the management of weeds along Turtons Creek Road and the Turtons Creek waterway. Council’s biosecurity officer Chris Rankin said, “The Roadside Weed Control Program also aims to prevent the infestation of adjacent private land including highly productive agricultural land, such as Walkerville Road, Canavans Road, Weavers Road and Buffalo Waratah Road which were treated in 2014-15.” South Gippsland Water operates a comprehensive weed management program on all Corporation owned properties. In recent years the focus on weed eradication has increased, with a dedicated resource bought in-house through the employment of a fulltime weed control officer to manage all corporation sites.

“There were at least 500 to 600 people in attendance. It was a very successful day,” Cr Newton said. “We had people from New South Wales and down Warrnambool way travel all the way to Korumburra for the sale. They came from everywhere.” Cr Newton’s impressive collection included dentist chairs, tanks, pipe works, barrels and farm equipment. “I have been collecting for about 40 years and I have no idea how many items were up for auction all together,” he said. “We did manage to sell one tank for $3100 and a perfect tap for $450. It was good to clear out the paddock as much as possible.” Cr Newton has leased out his farm.

Moving on: from left, Cr Bob Newton discusses the variety of lots with Billy Harbour at Saturday’s successful clearing sale. Successful auction: Alex Scott and Staff auctioneer Dane Perczyk took bids throughout the day at Cr Bob Newton’s clearing sale.

All the staff at Elders Korumburra and Leongatha would like to wish all clients a Merry Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. We thank you for your business and we look forward to a successful 2016. KORUMBURRA

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TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 HIGH CHAIR. Childcraft. Excellent condition. $30. ph. 0418 136 619. GIRLS QUALITY CLOTHING. Excellent condition. Sizes 3-11. More than 50 pieces. $45. Ph. 0400 512 364. WASHING MACHINE. Top load Simpson Genesis 505. In working order. $50. Ph. 0418 995 931. FILING CABINET. 3 drawers. Grey. Good condition. $30. Ph. 0418 995 931. WOODEN DOLLS HOUSE. With some furniture. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 0400 512 364. SEWING CABINET. With cupboards and drawers. W 105cm x D 450. $40. Ph. 5662 5141. DESK & CHAIR. White and metal drawer set. $40. ph. 5662 5141. DRAUGHTSMAN’S TABLE. 790x1050. Adjustable to any angle. Includes Tsquare. $35. ph. 0437 811 201. LADIES SHOES. New. Hush Puppies & Homy Ped. 9½ - 41. $50. Ph. 5668 1695. PATIO BLINDS. New in box. 1.5m wide. $50. Ph. 0427 506 446. CHILDREN’S CHAIRS & TABLES. Timber. $30. Ph. 5663 2327. FREEZER. Kelvinator 310Litre. Upright. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0408 344 470. MICROWAVE. Sharp. 1000W. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0408 344 470. GOLD HEART LOCKET. 9ct Gold. new in presentation box. Rose design. Cost $199. Selling $50. Ph. 0429 176 946. TABLE. Glass top. Grey metal frame. Attractive. Good condition. 120x40.5x69. $45. ph. 0429 176 946. GUITAR. Steel 6 string. new hard case. $50. Ph. 0412 755 627. SKI TUBE. In good condition. $50. Ph. 0412 755 627. OPALS. Small collection of solid opals and opal jewellery. $50 the lot. Ph. 5672 2663. SOFA LOUNGE. 3 seater. As new. tapestry material. $50. Ph. 5662 3278. WATCHES. A collection of battery watches and magnetic jewellery in excellent condition. $50 the lot. Ph. 5672 2663. BAR FRIDGE. National N.R72P. $50. Ph. 5662 2518. TENT. Apolla. New. 3 person dome tent. $20. Ph. 5662 2518. RACHET TIE DOWN STRAPS. 2500kg rating. As new. $30 for two. Leongatha. Ph. 0401 713 566. WHEELIE BIN. 240litres. Good condition. $30. Leongatha. Ph. 0401 713 566.

CAMPING TOILET. Very Clean. with chemicals. $30. Ph. 0407 825 488. CORDLESS PHONE. Digital. Base station and 2 hand pieces. $50. Ph. 0407 825 488. BEDSIDE TABLES. Two. White pine with 2 glass shelves on each one. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 5668 8160. MATS. Two. 1x black & white 150cm x 223cm and 1x grey 152cm x 220cm. $20 each. Good condition. Ph. 5668 8160. CAMPHOR CHEST. Small. $45. Ph. 5658 1223 after 6pm. BAR STOOLS. Four. Black. Very good condition. $40 the lot. Ph. 5662 2212. BASKETBALL RING. With back board and water filled base. good condition. $40. ph. 5662 2212. EXERCISE BIKE. $40. Ph. 0439 931 996. TYPEWRITER. Manual. $20. Ph. 5672 4665. NEST TABLES. Three. Top long, two fit underneath. Excellent condition. $45. Ph. 5662 2851. UNIVERSAL ROOF RACK. With brackets. $50. ph. 0427 878 572. EXERCISE AB LOUNGE 2. $50. Ph. 0427 878 572. WALL CANDLE HOLDER. two. Medium. Black coated. Love heart shape metal. Great condition. $10. Ph. 0487 238 907. Leongatha CLUB CHAIRS. Leather look. Brown. As new. One with foot stool. $50 the lot. Ph. 0407 444 051. BASKETBALL RING. Full size. On stand to be dyna bolted to concrete floor. $25. Ph. 5668 8180. TABLE/BEDSIDE LAMPS. Two. Cut glass/brass base. cream shades. 64cm high. good condition. $30 for pair. Ph. 0418 727 616. MATERNITY WEAR CLOTHING. Size 8. One pregnancy use. 9 items. Excellent condition. $50. Inverloch. Ph. 0439 353 529. COT SHEETS. With feature border and matching pillowcase. One infant use. excellent condition. $20. Ph. 0439 353 529. WINE RACK. 4”length x 1.5 width. Free standing. Excellent condition. Holds 36 bottles. $50. Ph. 0488 105 451. ONKAPARINGA BED BLANKETS. Two. Purple. Queen size, will fit king. Nerrena. $25. Ph. 0447 973 450. QUEEN SIZE DOONA. Dry cleaned. Nerrena. $25. Ph. 0447 973 450. DOMED CLOCKS. Five. $40. Ph. 5662 2518.

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UnitingCare Gippsland is a quality accredited community service agency. The Agency has a vision of a healthy Gippsland, where disadvantage and inequity are challenged.

Outstanding career opportunity; Award winning marketing organisation; Gippsland location Destination Gippsland is seeking a motivated and skilled Marketing Manager to join its small team based in South Gippsland. You will be responsible for a range of exciting marketing and business development activities that promote Gippsland to domestic and international markets. For more information please email Helen Rose at helen@destinationgippsland.com.au or go to our website www.destinationgippsland.com.au and follow the links to About, Careers for a position description. Applications including a resumé should be forwarded by email by the close of business January 4th, 2016.

UnitingCare Gippsland is looking for a:

Child FIRST and Family Services Worker Part Time 23 hours per week Based in Leongatha Further information is available at: www.ucgipps.org.au or call Garry Ball on 5152 9600 UnitingCare Gippsland interviews in the interests of safety and wellbeing of children and young people

Qualified Motor Vehicle Mechanic An opportunity exists for a qualiﬁed mechanic to join our modern multi-franchise motor vehicle dealership. Applicants should be self-motivated, conscientious and have a good work ethic. The successful applicant will be required to work in a team environment. Salary will be commensurate with experience. A licence is essential for this position. Applications close Saturday 26th December 2015. Please apply in writing via email: b.westaway@wide.net.au or enquire by phone to: Bradley Westaway Knights Toyota Hughes Street, Leongatha Ph: 5662 2302 Email knights@wide.net.au

KNIGHT’S OF LEONGATHA P/L Trading as Knights Mitsubishi, Knights Honda, Westaway Ford and Knights Toyota

Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is one of the largest community health providers in Victoria. We provide professional and career development, salary packaging, an employee assistance program, work life balance and much more. We are currently offering the following career opportunity:

Clinical Lead – Dental Services (20171) Latrobe Valley, Permanent A great opportunity is available for the position of Clinical Lead – Dental Services at LCHS. Reporting to the Manager Dental Services, your role will be essential in the operation of 4 dental sites across the Latrobe Valley providing clinical leadership and supervision for over 24 clinicians and student clinics. To be successful you will need a minimum of 4 years’ experience post graduate dentistry work and AHPRA registration. Furthermore you will require excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong ability to lead, listen and inﬂuence, coupled with a focus on team work and effective time management. A commitment to promoting best practice standards and the provision of high quality services and sound knowledge of the functionality of both the public and private dental sectors is also essential. For more information please contact Jenny Juschkat, Manager Dental Services on 0407 757 134.

DAIRY FARM MANAGER Caldermeade Farm and Cafe, Lang Lang 350 cow dairy herd with 50 unit computerised rotary. Suitable for couple or single. Applicant must be experienced or willing to learn: • Milking and staff supervision • Heat Detection & Artiﬁcial Breeding • Herd Health • Calving down cows • Calf Rearing • Pasture production and irrigation • Knowledge in tractors and machinery Applicant must be positive, self-motivated, business oriented, reliable and have a love of dairy farming. A high level of support will be offered with professional development opportunities. 3 BR house is supplied with package. Close to schools. Only 1 hour south east of Melbourne. Attractive salary, negotiable on experience. Referees essential. Expressions of interest close 15th January 2016 For position description contact: Tim Jelbart 0418 314 312 or tim.jelbart@jelbartdairy.com www.caldermeadecafe.com.au

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Applications close 11pm, Monday 21 December 2015. • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply • For further information and copies of each position description visit our careers page www.lchs.com.au/careers • Applicants must address the Selection Criteria and lodge their application online. • No late or hard copy applications will be accepted.

Handley Funeral Services have been operating and servicing the South Gippsland communities, since 1983. We pride ourselves in maintaining the highest standards to provide professional and exceptional service to our families. Due to continued growth and expansion within our business, we are looking to complement our existing staff. To be successful in this position, you will need to meet the following criteria: • Compassionate, honest, reliable and well presented. • Mature interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with a focus on exceptional customer service. • Understanding and respectful to circumstances involving grieving families, their values and beliefs. • Proficient in computer literacy and data entry. • Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgement. • Ability to work in a team environment and autonomously. • Ability to follow instructions, listen and respond to staff and family needs. • Attention to detail • Current Victorian driver's licence. The position involves: • Funeral arranging and conducting. • Mortuary transfers (including accidental and sudden death) and preparation – training provided. • Vehicle detailing, garden and general cleaning duties training provided. • Travelling to other locations. • You will be required to participate in a shared after hour's roster, including weekends and overtime is required. The successful applicant will need to be comfortable with a Police check. Please submit applications and resumes to: hfs1@vic.australis.com.au or P.O. Box 457, Leongatha. Applications and resumes not addressing the criteria will not be considered. Applications close 5pm Thursday December 31, 2015

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CLEANER / DETAILER We are currently looking for a motivated Cleaner/ Detailer to join our team at Inverloch Marine. Your daily duties will be many and varied and will include: • Cleaning & preparing of New & Used Boats, Caravans and Cars for Visual Display • General tasks around the dealership when necessary. To be considered for this role, you will have the following experience and skills: • Current Driver’s Licence • Good communication skills • Strong work ethic • Ability to work in a team • Own transport • Common sense and a can do attitude along with willingness to get your hands dirty

LEISURE & LIFESTYLE COORDINATOR Part time Prom Country Aged Care is a community-based residential aged care service located at Prom Country House in Foster. We are searching for a motivated and dynamic individual to lead our Leisure and Lifestyle team. If you are a team player with excellent interpersonal skills call us now for a position description. Applications close 5pm Friday 8 January 2016 All enquiries to: Carina Ross, Quality Care Administrator T: 03 5682 0800 E: carina.ross@promcountryagedcare.com.au Please send your resumé and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to: Lyn Williams, Administration Ofﬁcer PO Box 81, Foster VIC 3960 E: lyn.williams@promcountryagedcare.com.au

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MILKER REQUIRED Some weekend work Fish Creek Modern Dairy Attractive pay rate for the right person Applicants please phone Graeme 0427 832 663 by December 23

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To be successful for this role you will need to be reliable, motivated and physically ﬁt. Send your resumé and covering letter to robyn@inverlochmarine.com.au

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public notices INVERLOCH GUN CLUB’S

CHRISTMAS Shoot

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NEW SEASON HAY

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MOWERS

FOR SALE Large quantities VETCH CEREAL For a delivered price PHONE LUKE

0408 856 479

public notices MARINE LICENCE COURSE Vic. Boat Licence with Jetski endorsement

WONTHAGGI Tuesday, December 22 6pm - 10pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone Bob: 0417 524 005

We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenﬁeld, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $149. Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models. Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories. We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha. L.M.C.T. 2714

Ph: 5662 2028

www.marriottsmpe.com.au

BASS COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TERTIARY SUPPORT

Approved TSV course www.abcboating.com ABN 43080057923

BOAT 1985 5m Savage Pacific half cab fibreglass on new trailer. Many extras, $5,500. 0427-878572.

Applications are invited for an award program offering ﬁnancial support for students enrolling in their 2nd year of tertiary study in 2016. Students must be residents of Bass Coast and enrolled in a course at a recognised Australian tertiary institution.

Mardan Family Dance

CARAVAN STORAGE Secure undercover, Korumburra. Don: 0427625158.

Application forms & guidelines can be obtained by phoning 0418 592 305 or downloading from www.bccf.org.au

On Sunday December 27 At noon

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Applications must be received by 3pm Friday 22 January 2016

Great prizes and food provided info@inverlochgunclub.com.au

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NEW YEAR’S EVE 8pm - 12.30am All welcome Come and enjoy a fun night of social dancing at the Mardan Hall Please bring a plate of supper to share MUSIC BY: Rhonda Richards For more information please contact: Alan & Julie Coulter 5664 1201

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FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175. GAL TANK STAND 1.3m H x 1.3m W x 1.3m L, $150. 0487-813534. HAY - This season’s, Mirboo North area, P.O.A. Contact Joe 0428-585954.

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STANDING GRASS for sale, 1 hectare at Nerrena. Ph: 0408-317342. SWIMMING POOL above ground 30’x15’ with all accessories, pump, filter, vacuum, solar blanket, salt ioniser - no chlorine needed. Disassembled and ready to move. 0428598262. THREE bike motor bike trailer $300. Deutz 70hp 2 wheel drive tractor with front end loader $10,000. Ph: 0408-176063. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.

for rent CHEAP CENTRAL WONTHAGGI SHOP or office. Ph: 0408-981819.

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To do so, AusNet Services works hard to maintain our electricity network to reduce the number of supply interruptions. We also implement new technologies across our network to quickly identify faults and minimise interruptions. In accordance with the requirements of the Australian Energy Regulator (AER) and as part of our commitment to customer service, we are aiming for the following targets in 2016: Supplied by Urban Feeder

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Note: The AER has not set a performance benchmark for planned interruptions. On average, the number of unplanned interruptions a customer will experience per year (longer than one minute) (USAIFI)

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662.

For 6, 8 or 12 months

AusNet Services' Electricity Network Reliability Targets for 2016

On average, the number of minutes a customer will experience loss of supply due to unplanned interruptions per year (e.g. lighting, storm, fauna) (USAIDI)

RASPBERRIES and blackberries. Pick your own or we can pre pick. Open 8.30am to 6pm, 7 days a week, 250 Fishers Road, Boolarra. 5169-6622.

*Cash Loans $500 to $2000

Community Announcement

Measure for 2016

NEW HEN HOUSES - suit 6 to 7 hens, $400. 56642443.

On average, the duration of an unplanned customer interruption (UCAIDI)

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The West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority (WGCMA) is seeking expressions of interest from residents of the WGCMA region, from The Great Dividing Range to Wilsons Promontory, from Warragul to the Gippsland Lakes, for appointment to our Community Advisory Groups (CAGs).

BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.

We are seeking people from the community with a commitment to sustainability and an ability to balance environmental values with the region’s need to manage and utilise natural resources.

POLL DORSET and Border Leicester rams, flock registered, Bruccellosis accredited, well bred from established stud. Can deliver from $180. 0428356376.

This role brings with it a great range of learning opportunities and the WGCMA places a high priority on having a CAG membership with a diversity of skills, backgrounds, networks and experiences. The functions of the CAGs are to: • Provide strategic advice/insights on regional NRM plans and programs. • Identify emerging trends and issues on NRM. • Provide an historical knowledge-base and conduit for information exchange. • Provide a knowledge-base and conduit for information exchange between the WGCMA and the community. You will be expected to attend a minimum of 4 meetings per year, pre-read any relevant briefing papers and participate in associated community consultation processes. Meetings are generally held in Traralgon or Leongatha. Sitting fees and travel costs are provided.

Closing date for return of expressions of interest is 31 January 2016.

For more information, please visit www.esc.vic.gov.au

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People of all ages and experience are encouraged to apply. An application form and information package will be available from 10 December 2015 and can be found at our website www.wgcma.vic.gov.au For further information please contact Belinda Brennan, Partnerships and Engagement Team Leader on 0409 004 901 or by emailing belindab@wgcma.vic.gov.au

In the event that we do not meet reliability targets established by the AER, approximately 64,000 customers may be entitled to a Guaranteed Service Level payment.

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used vehicles RENAULT SCENIC 4x4, one owner, serviced locally, registered WNU629, excellent condition, many extras, $3,500. Ph: 56623278.

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601. DATSUN SKYLINE wanted, 1973-1985, 240K, C210, MR30, any condition. Pay cash. 0422-076298.

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BIRTHDAY THANKS I wish to thank all my family and friends for helping me celebrate my 90th birthday in such a special way. Many thanks for all the love, beautiful gifts and delicious food. Please accept this as my personal thanks to one and all. Noreen. TO the Ambulance Service and Police of Leongatha and district. Thank you for all your assistance and compassion when Alfred Nielsen passed away on November 27. Lise Nielsen and family.

GARAGE / MOVING HOUSE SALE 2 WARRALONG COURT LEONGATHA

Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th December 9am - 3pm NO EARLY BIRDS Furniture, household goods, DVDs, bric-a-brac, exercise machine (cardio) NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED

GARAGE SALE 2 Bayview Avenue INVERLOCH

Sunday December 20 8am start

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births O’SHANNESSY (Gardner) - Garry and Pam are pleased to announce the arrival of their great grandson, Luke James, born to Carly and Wayne on December 9, 2015.

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Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

LEONGATHA 3 Milne Street, Saturday and Sunday, December 19 and 20, 8am til late. Good variety. Fundraiser for animals.

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message of hope HEBREWS 14:13 Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. God is watching!

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No more a Watch to stand, Old Sailor, For you are drifting on an ebbing tide. Eight bells has rung, Dog Watch is done. A new Berth waits you on the other side. STRATTON - Fred. Treasured friend of Betty and her family. We are saddened by your sudden death. You are dearly loved and respected, as a wise and loyal man, by your family, many friends and colleagues. At peace. STRATTON - Fred. You were a great friend and neighbour, your vists will be sadly missed. Happily reunited with your wife Merl. Love Heather and John.

HIBBIT - A Service to celebrate the life of Jenny Hibbit will be held at the Union Church, Tarwin Lower on Thursday, December 17, 2015 commencing at 10.30am. Private cremation. No flowers by request. Donations to Cancer Council Australia would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the service. Jenny’s request is that family and friends wear bright colourful clothing to the service.

STRATTON - Frederick Henry. As per Fred’s wishes a private cremation was held.

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Good quality Clothing, shoes, bags and household items. GARAGE MOVING SALE Saturday, December 19, 9am start, Amberley Park, 2620 Grand Ridge Road, Hallston. Silkies, kitchenware, dehydrator, books, pictures, games, much more.

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STRATTON - Frederick Henry (Fred). 21.2.1933 - 8.12.2015. Loving husband of Merlene (dec). Father to Marina and Tas, Samantha and Bernie, Melinda and Peter. Grandfather to Emaleigh and Sam, Melissa and Brenton; Jayden, Georgia, Will and Alexander. Great grandfather to Liam and Jake.

Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors BRUMLEY - JUST Robin and Irene together with Ray and Sue are delighted to announce the engagement of Mark and Kelly.

deaths HADDEN Elizabeth.

Helene

The Board of Management, executive and staff at Gippsland Southern Health Service are saddened by the passing of our former long-serving staff member, Helene Hadden. Condolences to Helen’s family and friends. HIBBIT - Jenny. Passed away peacefully after a brave fight, on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Leongatha Hospital. Loving wife of Michael. Jenny was a loving and caring person who gave her all to family, friends and the community. She will be sadly missed and forever in our hearts. HIBBIT - Jennifer (Jenny). My best friend, I will miss our long talks, you were always there for me, we had some great times. You fought the good fight. Rest in peace. From Anne, Ian, Jade and William.

HIBBIT - Jenny Anne. It’s not what we write It’s not what we say But how we will remember you In our own special way. Now resting peacefully. Venus Bay & District Community Emergency Response Team, the Committee of Management and Volunteer Responders.

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

Informative session: Athlone dairy farmers Jenny and Daryl Smethurst and Pakenham beef producer Matthew Stewart enjoyed the Rural Bank event held at Djinta Djinta Winery in Kardella South.

Weather on the menu By Sarah Vella METEOROLOGIST and Channel 7 weather presenter Jane Bunn gave local farmers some hope the El Niño currently affecting the country is declining.

Speaking at a Rural Bank luncheon held at Djinta Djinta Winery at Kardella South last Wednesday, Ms Bunn said the current El Niño was one of the strongest in 40 years, but may have reached its peak and start to decline in the next six months. “By the middle of next year, we should be back in neutral territory or even heading towards La Niña,” she said. “It will be a very different year to this one. It will start off drier, but then as it goes on, more and more moisture will be available.” Ms Bunn also explained to attendees how rain develops in Victoria. “Cold fronts bring the majority of rain to southern Victoria and South Gippsland is in one of the best locations in the state to get wet weather out of a cold front,” she said. Ms Bunn said this September was the third driest on record and a lot of places around the country, including South Gippsland, missed out on rain. “However in terms of moisture the signs for the future are good,” she said. “Warmth in the Tasman Sea will mean whenever a low comes across, there will be moisture available to turn it into rain.” Hallston dairy farmer Frank Dekker attended the event and said it was informative. “I have just seen in the last couple of years how severe weather can be and I wondered if

it was to do with the El Niño,” he said. “Jane explained it has a bit to do with El Niño but also other factors in the Indian and Pacific oceans.” Mr Dekker said he always used to look at the forecast for Perth to determine whether or not to do silage or hay. “Jane explained our weather often comes from inland as well,” he said. “I am very happy to hear the El Niño is on its way out. It has been a very dry, unusual six months. I have heard we may get some reasonably good rains in late summer, which will be great for all farmers in the district.” Mr Dekker said despite the less than favourable season, he should have enough hay and silage to last his farm through the summer. “I did lock up a bit of extra hay and I locked it up early. This year, my silage is down around 20 per cent and my hay will be about 30 per cent,” he said. Bureau of Meteorology climatologist Jonathan Pollock said El Niño typically impacts rainfall over eastern Australia during winter and spring. “The relationship between El Niño and rainfall over summer is not as strong,” he said. “For South Gippsland, the average summer rainfall total during an El Niño year is about the same as the long term average summer rainfall for all years.” Mr Pollock said the rainfall outlook for South Gippsland over summer doesn’t show a strong shift in the odds to either a wetter than average, or drier than average season. “That is, the odds are close to 50-50 for a wetter than normal summer,” he said.

POLICE BRIEFS Venus Bay burglaries Scott and Sharon Anderson With care & dignity we serve South Gippsland and Phillip Island Main Office: WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH 176-178 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 email: randm33@bigpond.net.au

5672 1074 Fax: 5672 1747

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

TWO separate burglaries have occurred on Lees Road, Venus Bay in the last month. The first occurred between Sunday, November 8 and Saturday, November 28 when offenders broke into a 10 acre property in the third estate. Offenders gained entry to two buildings by breaking through windows. They then caused approximately $1000 in damage by hitting the walls with an axe. The burglars then stole alcohol from the house, and a wheelbarrow and generator from the adjoining shed. Another burglary on Lees Road occurred between Saturday, November 14 and Saturday, November 28. Offenders damaged a car parked in front of a container to gain entry to the storage facility. The offenders also gained entry to a second container and a caravan parked on site by forcing entry. The burglars stole various Makita tools, a chainsaw, a wheelbarrow and fishing gear. Inverloch’s Senior Constable Phil Moody is investigating the matters further and asks anyone with information to come forward.

Golf vandalism POLICE are investigating criminal damage at Wonthaggi Golf Club. The offence occurred between 5pm on Sunday, November 29 and 7am on Monday, November 30 when offender/s rode a motor-

bike onto several areas of the green, causing major damage. Wonthaggi Police Constable Flanagan is seeking anyone with further information to come forward.

Bike stolen A WOMAN’S bike was stolen while she was inside a Wonthaggi supermarket last month. The theft occurred at 10.15am on Wednesday, November 18 when an offender took the pink and silver Repco mountain bike from outside the Murray Street store. A helmet attached to the bike was also stolen.

Drivers disappoint TWO Leongatha Police officers went on bicycle patrol in Leongatha’s central business district recently. In three hours, police issued six penalty notices for drivers using mobile phones and another three for drivers not wearing seatbelts. Police also witnessed a driver using their mobile phone while going around the Peart Street and McCartin Street roundabout but could not intercept the vehicle.

Missing screws LEONGATHA Police received a container of assorted screws and bolts found in the area last week. Anybody who has misplaced these items is asked to report to the station to collect them.

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New members bolster Sharks L E O N G AT H A Sharks Swimming Club is buoyed by the increased number of new swimmers joining the ranks.

Limbering up: from left, Jade McLennan, Mia Deenen and Zara McKenzie warm up before hitting the water.

Water safe to drink WATER in Inverloch, Wonthaggi and Cape Paterson is safe to drink despite an algae breakout in the towns’ water source, the Lance Creek Reservoir.

South Gippsland Water yesterday (Monday) announced the Lance Creek system has an outbreak of algae that is affecting the taste of the water in some parts of Inverloch, Wonthaggi and Cape Paterson. Algae can give off a musty and muddy taste and odour. Managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “Customers should rest assured the algae bloom is being managed and increased treatment processes ensure the water is safe to drink. “There is no need to boil water and the water can be safely consumed and used for showering, cooking and washing dishes.” Reservoirs are seasonally affected by the growth of algae which thrives in warm dry conditions and when water in the catchment has high nutrient levels. Customers will notice the taste of the water

changes during summer when there is less fresh cool water entering reservoirs, and increased sunshine for algae to grow and thrive upon. Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from December 5 to 11 was Lance Creek 1mm, Ruby Creek 7mm, Coalition Creek 6mm, Deep Creek 4mm, Little Bass 5mm and Battery Creek 4mm. “The warmer dry conditions have continued to impact water storage levels, in particular Fish Creek and Korumburra, with supplementary water supply from the Tarwin River activated for Korumburra,” Mr du Plessis said. Lance Creek (Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson) is 84 per cent full, Ruby Creek (Leongatha) 81 per cent, Coalition Creek (Korumburra) 74 per cent, Foster Dam 96 per cent, Little Bass (Poowong, Nyora and Loch) 83 per cent and Battery Creek (Fish Creek) 78 per cent. Any customers who have questions or concerns regarding their water supply can contact South Gippsland Water on 1300 851 636.

Recently the club held a mini-carnival for members to practise their swimming under race conditions. This helped the younger ones learn how to line up on the blocks, be ready for the starting siren and see how they matched up against their age groups. Races were also timed so swimmers could find out what their starting personal best times were. With convenient days and flexible training hours, it may be worth giving membership a try. Training is held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Friday afternoon/evenings and Saturday early afternoons. Visit the website at gathasharks.com or email info@gathasharks.com for any details.

Welcome: swimming coach Dylan Muir welcomes some new members to recent training including Alice Hutchinson, Hugh Munro, Tallarah Murdoch, Isaac Bolge, Asha Chalmers, Campbell Reid, Rhett Collins, Sage Deenen and Kody Chalmers.

Rail petition on track By Lucy Johnson AN online petition advocating for the return of passenger trains to Leongatha closed on Sunday after two years. The petition accumulated 2420 signatures, falling only 80 short of the 2500 signature target. Cr Andrew McEwen, a long time advocate for the return of Leongatha’s passenger trains, said the Return of the Leongatha to Melbourne Passenger Trains on the South Gippsland Rail Corridor petition will be presented to the South Gippsland Shire Council at its meeting this Wednesday. “This petition flags the importance of public transport in the region to people within our council,” Cr McEwen said. “We will present the petition to Danny O’Brien who we hope will

then take it to State Parliament in 2016. “Having reached 2000 signatures was a big effort and amounts to a good petition. A majority of signatures are from South Gippsland, so it is a positive response.” Chris Cantlon, creator of the petition on change.org, said he was pleased with the amount of support received in recent months. “Six months ago we only had 800 signatures, so we are quite pleased with the final result,” he said. “Those numbers have tripled over the last few months with support from organisations in South Gippsland, including The Star, who boosted our numbers by sharing the petition.” Mr Cantlon, a Melbourne based petitioner, started the campaign on December 8, 2013 after he had difficulty visiting friends and family in South Gippsland.

“I have a lot of ties to the region and I found a number of people who agreed with me that South Gippsland requires both bus and train travel to Melbourne. I contacted the South West Gippsland Transport Group and they suggested I start a petition,” Mr Cantlon said. “Looking to the long term, South Gippsland needs efficient, low carbon and sustainable travel, rather than the currently predominant issue of navigating the Monash Freeway in busy traffic.” Mr Cantlon will present the petition to Cr McEwen and the South Gippsland Shire Council. “We want to start from the bottom and work our way up through parliament,” Mr Cantlon said. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said while he was happy to present the subject to parliament, the petition was not appropriate to be brought to the table at a state level.

“Formal petitions which are tabled to parliament can have a much greater impact as signatories must go through the effort of signing them in person,” Mr O’Brien said. “Online petitions can be signed by anyone anywhere, and indeed by people overseas. There are more appropriate platforms. Online petitions which are open to the whole world tend to receive less attention from parliament.” Mr O’Brien said he would be happy to speak to his constituents further on the subject of public transport but would wish to focus his efforts on improving existing services. “I would like to see improvements made to the coaches themselves and more information provided to passengers. I will continue to work on that,” he said.

Champion cow on farm A LEONGATHA South cow has been named Victorian four year old champion in this year’s Semex-Holstein Australia On-Farm dairy competition. The heartbeat of the competition was showcased in the dairy stronghold of Victoria and this part of the competition included 1447 of the cows – almost half the nation’s total. Two first-time champions were uncovered at sub-branch level in the first round of judging and judge Matthew Templeton took them all the way to state champion. Leongatha South’s Les and Dianne White who farm with their son, Russell and daughter-inlaw Amy, were not only first time champions, but also debut finalists. Their champion was Dilee Esquire 433. Les said Esquire 433 was the best cow he had bred and she had come up through the appendix system. She was flushed two years ago and they have three heifer calves on the ground sired by McCutchen. “These types of competitions are important because it gives commercial breeders a chance to Good cow: Russell and Les White with their cow, Dilee Esquire 433, was recently named champion show their cattle without having to physically take four year old cow in the Victorian finals of the Semex-Holstein Australia On-Farm dairy competi- them off the farm,” Les said. “All we have to do is put them in the yard and tion.

the judge comes to us.” Judge Matthew Templeton said the quality ran deep all the way through the four year old class. “Dilee Esquire 433 got there fairly easily for me though. This was the first cow I saw for the whole competition. She just blew me away,” he said. “She was a tremendous uddered cow, with one of the best mammaries I saw in whole competition. There was tremendous length to this cow’s frame, together with width of chest and depth to rear rib.” The competition, which is in its 15th year, brings commercial and registered dairy breeders together like no other dairy event in the nation. The cows were judged for their conformation on-farm, without any preparation, which opens up the entries in an exciting way and always uncovers exciting cows no-one has seen before. The competition is divided into 29 Holstein Australia sub-branches throughout the country and entries peaked at more than 260 animals in some of the sub-branch strongholds. The first and second place getters from each class at the sub-branch level graduated to their respective state finals where they were re-assessed by a fresh judge in early December to find the individual state champions for age.

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No snags as mugs go to Team One Last Wednesday evening, December 9 saw the tranquil surrounds of Thompson’s Reserve playing host to the grand final of Inverloch Tennis Club’s spring/summer season of night doubles.

Finalists: from left, Karsten Krohn, Connor Krohn, Wes Maxwell, Ange Williams, Sharon Clements, Nicholas Rigby, Jack Clements, Marisa Gibbons and Nic Castle were all smiles after the doubles final showdown with Team One not the unexpected winner.

Young Jack Clements’ Team One was setting the benchmark as he vied for his second straight title, ably supported this time round by Nic Castle, Nick Rigby and finals fill in Marisa Gibbons. Challenging them for the coveted coffee mugs and chocolate packs was Ange Williams’ plucky Team Three consisting of Connor Krohn filling in for his injured father Karsten Krohn, Wes Maxwell (on his successful come back from surgery) and Sharon Clements bidding against her son for her fourth coffee mug to add to the household’s impressive collection. Ange’s outfit was on a surging late run having stormed out of the pack to

rise from tenth position to a crack at the title, in just the last few weeks of the season. Overall it was a close run thing despite the individual scorelines being decisive. Castle and J. Clements consistently edged out Williams and Krohn in their first match, despite several deuces and points which could have gone either way. But at the end they had conceded only one game. Castle’s long hours of serving practice had held him in good stead. On the second court, Maxwell and S. Clements came back from an early deficit to take Team Three to an 8-4 win and at the break the difference between the teams was only three games. However, with Jack Clements filling up on sausages (perfectly cooked for the entire evening by Harry Burns) anything could happen yet. In the second round, Maxwell and Krohn rose to the challenge and raced to a 4-0 lead before a marathon game point in the fifth saw Castle valiantly covering all corners of the court before pushing

a ball millimetres long to let the score slip out to 5-0. On the other court, Jack’s natural instincts were coming to the fore as he pushed his mum this way and that despite his own vocal support for her considerable efforts. But she and Williams weren’t giving in easily, and after an arduous service game from Williams they picked up their second for the set and narrowed the overall deficit to just one game. But almost immediately Castle and Gibbons clawed back a game in their own match to give some breathing space for Jack Clements to serve out the night. The final scores were two sets all, 21 games to 19 (81, 4-8, 8-2, 1-8). This all served to show that young players of Clements’ standard can still win the coffee mugs and chocolates despite a questionable interest in half time sausages. The next night competition starts in mid February. Enquiries Shane 0413 339 341.

Leongatha wins top honours THE grand finals of the South Gippsland Ladies Mid Week Pennant Tennis Association in Leongatha, Tuesday, December 8 saw Leongatha win Section 1 against

Wonthaggi. The day didn’t start well with rain delaying the beginning of play for well over an hour, but everyone waited patiently until the surface was dry enough to begin. The day became steadi-

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

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ly hotter and more humid and not overly pleasant but all matches were completed just before the late rains in the afternoon. The matches were played in good spirit and a credit to all players. Well done to the committee members for organising the day and the season successfully. In Section 1, the Leongatha team battled it out with Wonthaggi Turkeys for a close final result in Leongatha’s favour. Foster took out the Section 2 premiership with a comfortable win over a valiant Korumburra and Section 3 winners were top team Inverloch Yellow with a narrow five game victory over Grantville. Midweek ladies ten-

nis will resume with the autumn competition in February, 2016. A grading meeting for committee members will be held at Inverloch tennis club rooms at 10am on January 12. If you have not already entered a team please do so before then. All new players and/or teams most welcome. Results – Section 1: Leongatha d Wonthaggi Turkeys: 49 games to 38 games. Section 2: Foster d Korumburra: 60 games to 24 games. Section 3: Inverloch Yellow d Grantville: 43 games to 38 games Continued on page 51.

Section 3: from left, the runner ups were Grantville’s Thelma Churchill, Lyndal Standish, Julie Johnson and Lina Tumino.

Inverloch Yellow: from left, Jen Scott, Tracy Mercer, Kate Edwards and Kristy Leys were the Section 3 premiers.

Runner up: from left, the Wonthaggi Turkeys Carol Sleeman, Kaz Copeland, Janelle Anderson and Sue Coglin came second in the Section 1 competition.

Tennis champs: from left, Foster’s Flo Larking, Merle Barham, Miranda Staley, Thelma Woods and Wendy Appleyard were the Section 2 winners.

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Precision netball wins through LEONGATHA and District Netball Association wound up its twilight spring competition with grand final games on the evening of Wednesday, December 9. In the Ladies Section, long time competing team Fab-

ulous had a very successful year and ended the season on top of the ladder. It played precision netball to defeat senior team Aches and Pains 24 to 22. In the Mixed Two Section, top of the ladder team Fergalious had a tight win over the brave Soldiers team 16 to 13.

In the Mixed One Section Horns Up made their way through to the final from fourth position on the ladder to defeat the third positioned Showstoppers 34 to 21 despite being a player down. Well done. The next competition will commence in early February.

Mixed Two: Soldiers, back row from left, Nick Tuckett, Eliza Cochrane, Travis Strybosch, Jake Burge, Wendy Wyhoon, Suzi Alger, Ricky McNaughton and Lauren Wightman. Fergalious, front row from left, Anthony Argento, Ben Ellen, Codie Davidson, Philippa Littlejohn, Koby Dennison, Kristy O’Loughlin and Jake Loughridge.

Fabulous Ladies: back row from left, Rachael Frassenei, Kate Sperling, Jaslin Kelly, Ashley Van Rooy, Sharna Cope, Kelsie Schelling and Tarryn Anderson. Aches and Pains, front from left, Karen Ginane, Philomena Smith, Trudi Mantell, Danielle Jones, Anna Patterson, Emma Smith and Kerri Palmer. Right, Mixed One: Horns Up, back row from left, Jacinta Johnston, Michael O’Keeffe, Courtney Blair, Matt Logan, Kelly Gordon and Cade Maskell. Showstoppers, front row from left, Dayn Bentvelzen, Kerri Palmer, Cameron Green, Emma Smith, Darren Pocklington, Lina Green, Rowan Anstist and Rebecca Pupetti. Absent: Jess Pupetti.

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Allambee Mirboo & District tennis PHILLIP ISLAND was the top team by games in Section 1 on Saturday, December 12.

Korumburra: from left, Nadine James, Judy Blogg, Sue Van Sinderen, Pam Gardner and Donna O’Loughlin were the runner ups in the Section 2 competition against Foster.

Premiers: from left, Leongatha’s Nicole Walker, Kim Ross, Marg Barter and Camille Morris took out the Section 1 competition.

Koony was pleased with its four sets, keeping the game alive. Leongatha North and Leongatha played a twilight game, North the winners. It was a nice evening for all to enjoy. In Section 2 Leongatha had a win over Racquets and a lady’s set went to a tiebreaker and Baromi Yellow would be pleased with the win over Koony. Longshots won a close match against Mardan, and two tiebreakers in the mixed, Mardan winning both, but not enough to overtake Longshots’ lead. Baromi Black won well against the young Leongatha North team, well done, winning two sets. Outtrim was the winner against Hallston, 10 games the difference in this match. Falcons are on top of the ladder in Section 3, well done with the win over Baromi. Eagles won against Hawks. Good to see the young players, not always winners but their scores are improving. A good win

to Matt Minogue and Luke Marshman. Next week is the round before the Christmas new year break. Reminder: Tournament day, January 9, all men’s and ladies doubles and mixed will be played on this day. Be sure to enter in this annual tournament.

Results Section 1: Leongatha North 6.66 d Leongatha 3.50, Phillip Island 5.60 d Koonwarra 4.44, Inverloch - bye. Section 2: Baromi Black 7.63 d Leongatha North 2.44, Baromi Yellow 6.62 d Koonwarra 3.54, Longshots 5.64 d Mardan 4.55, Leongatha 9.72 d Burra Racquets 0.41, Outtrim 5.59 d Hallston 4.49, Berrys Creek bye. Section 3: Falcons 5.47 d Baromi 2.22, Eagles 5.38d Hawks 2.28, Parrots - bye.

Ladders Section 1 Phillip Island........................72.5 Inverloch ..............................65.5 Koonwarra ...........................51.0 Leongatha North .................41.5 Leongatha..............................41.5 Section 2 Berrys Creek........................81.0 Koonwarra ...........................78.5 Outtrim ................................65.0 Baromi Yellow......................63.0 Baromi Black ........................58.5

Hallston .................................55.0 Longshots ..............................54.0 Leongatha..............................46.0 Mardan ..................................42.0 Leongatha North ...................31.0 Burra Raquets........................28.0

Section 3 Falcons ................................65.5 Eagles ...................................47.5 Parrots ..................................47.5 Baromi ..................................43.0 Leongatha Hawks..................19.5

Mirboo North & District junior tennis Results - Round 10 December 12 A Grade: Leongatha Red 4 sets, 33 games d Leongatha Green 2 sets, 23 games; Leongatha Blue 6 sets, 36 games d Fish Creek 0 sets, 13 games; Mardan 4 sets, 28 games d Baromi Sandstorm 2 sets, 16 games; Baromi Tornado - bye. B Grade: Leongatha North 5 sets, 34 games d Mardan 1 set, 19 games; Leongatha Limousins 5 sets, 30 games d Leongatha Herefords 1 set, 11 games; Leongatha Angus 6 sets, 36 games v Baromi Hurricane 0 set, 0 games forfeit; Fish Creek 5 sets, 33 games d Baromi Mirage 1 set, 20 games; Leongatha Galloways 4 sets, 30 games d Leongatha Friesians 2 sets, 22 games; Leongatha Jerseys - bye.

C Grade: Mardan 3 sets, 21 games d Baromi Hornets 1 set, 10 games; Fish Creek 3 sets, 23 games v Leongatha Terriers 1 set, 9 games; Leongatha Poodles - bye.

Ladders A Grade Leongatha Red ....................55.5 Leongatha Green .................54.5 Leongatha Blue....................39.0 Mardan.................................35.5 Fish Creek .............................21.5 Baromi Tornado ....................18.0 Baromi Sandstorm ................18.0 B Grade Leongatha North .................61.5 Mardan.................................47.5 Leongatha Limousins..........45.5 Fish Creek ............................42.5 Leongatha Galloways............38.0 Leongatha Herefords .............36.5 Leongatha Friesians ..............26.5 Leongatha Angus ..................24.5 Leongatha Jerseys .................24.5 Baromi Hurricane..................17.5 Baromi Mirage ......................16.5 C Grade Fish Creek ............................37.0 Leongatha Poodles ..............28.5 Leongatha Terriers..............22.0 Baromi Hornets ...................21.5 Mardan ..................................16.0

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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha Golf Club WITH ideal weather and the course in excellent condition good scoring was the order of the day on Saturday. The A Grade honours went to Doug Clemann with 40 points. John McLennan has been in good form lately and his 36 points was good enough to win B Grade. Henry Sedelies had an excellent day and scored a very good 42 points to win C Grade and the Super Comp. NTPs were Rod Mackenzie on the fourth hole, Peter Jaspers on the seventh, Ian Barlow on the 14th and Barry Stevens on the 16th. DTL balls: Noel Johnson, Will Norden, Fred Debono, Garry Sharrock, Barry Attwood, Bruce Hutton, Russell Williams, John Housey, Ian Caine, Bryan McCorkell, Philippe du Plessis, Barry Stevens, Neale Gillin, Leroy Sharrock, Andy Bassett, Geoff McDonald and Jon Smith. On Tuesday David Forbes (14) continued on his winning way taking the A Grade honours with a very good score of 42 points. B Grade was won by Hugh Goodman (26) with 41 points in a countback from Bob Smith. NTPs were David Forbes on the fourth hole, Steve Fisher on the seventh, Doug Vorwerg on the 14th and Peter Hartigan on the 16th. DTL balls were awarded to Bob Smith, John McLennan, Frank Smedley, Ian Barlow, Will Norden, Ian Nunn, Peter Buttinger, Ian Murchie, Joe Lowell, Dave Vorwerg and Bert Borg. Fifty two players took part in Thursday’s Par competition. Peter Jaspers (16) played very steadily to win A Grade with +1 in a countback. B Grade was won by Peter Hobson (21) with +4 also in a countback and C Grade was taken out by Frank Thomas (27) with a very good score of +5. NTPs were Fred de Bondt on the fourth hole, Josh Hall on the seventh, Frank Gill on the 14th and Geoff Maher on the 16th. DTL balls: Fred de Bondt, John McLennan, Neale Gillin, Keith Godridge, Geoff Maher, John Eabry, Chris Leaver, Peter Hartigan, Fred Debono, John Fraser, Ray Burton, Peter Brownlie, Merv Stubbs and Ted Bruinewoud.

Leongatha ladies LAST Wednesday, December 9, 54 ladies trialled a new 12 holes format; they played an Ambrose event in teams of three or four. The event was played on the shorter green course over the back nine plus holes one, eight and nine on the front nine and was sponsored by the club. The ladies were thrilled to include in the field a new member and six women from either Josh or John’s clinics. A shotgun start meant all players were in the clubhouse with plenty of time to frock up for lunch. The winning team was Marianne Leaver, Kate Dwyer, Geri Hastings and the living legend Kit Boag with a score of 50 – 16 1/6 – 33 5/6 Runners up: 1. Karen Orford, Louise Schache and Maria Bell. 2. Colleen Touzel, Lianne Adamson and Isobel Sutherland both teams with net 35. DTL balls T. West, M. Chalmers, S. Bowler and L. Shaw net 36 1/3 R. Thomas, E. Indian, C. Baker and P. McLaren net 36 5/6 J. Howard, F. Quilford and B. Miller net 37 1/6 P. Pease, N. Meagher and P. Pritchard net 37 2/3 J. Howson, G. McRobert, E. Gedye and M. Martin net 37 2/3 NTP 14th: P. Pease 16th: K. Dwyer Following presentations the frivolity began. Christmas lunch was enjoyed by almost 80 women comprising players, their guests, wives of members and quite a few former players; it’s always great to have them return for the occasion. The dress code was gold and white theme and it was embraced whole heartedly. Many had put quite an effort into their outfits, none more so than Sue Woods, definitely our Christmas Queen. A big thank you goes to the staff and volunteers for providing our delicious lunch. Saturday, December 12: Sixteen women played a stableford event. The winner was Jan Brownlie (37) 37 points. NTP 16th: Helen Fraser with a brilliant shot finishing 30cms from the pin. DTL balls: Geri Hastings 36 points Linda Shannon 35 “ Marianne Leaver and Helen

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Woorayl THE trophies for our two man aggregate stableford were provided by R. & J. Spokes. Winning one of those trophies was Bo Fiek and John Diaper with a combined score of 76. They won from George Evans and Brian Thomas. Balls went to G. Salmon, B. Wilson; I. Atcheson, R. Gourlay and C. Hall, A. Hillis. Rob Gourlay won the only nearest the pin on the 17th. The ladies event went to Janet Thompson on a countback from Pauline Lancaster with 41 points, and we gave a ball to Sue Wakefield. The winner and runner-up took out the nearest the pins. Our Thursday competition saw Rob Gourlay win on a countback with 44 points and balls went to John Hickey and Bob Hughes. Next week trophies will be provided by Rod Goodwin for our stableford event. The last of our Christmas meal and raffle nights is on Thursday and the man in red will put in an appearance.

Korumburra THERE were 46 players on Saturday, December 12 for a stableford competition, with trophies by Scott Rodda. A Grade: Peter Vanagtmaal (14) 40 pts, Ross Besley (14) 39 pts, Tim O’Neill (4) 38, Ray Ludenia (12) 37, Chris Clements (9) 37, Brian Clasby (14) 37. B Grade: Nick Betts (29) 44 pts, Bill Thomson (22) 41, Don Hislop (23) 39, Roger hamill (21) 39, John Wilson (17) 38. Nearest the pin: 1st Col Rielly, 7th Athol Worthy, 10th Athol Worthy, 13th Rob Gallagher. Tuesday’s winner was N. Alger 38 pts on countback, and Thursday’s winner was C. Clements 43 pts.

Korumburra ladies LAST Wednesday, 19 women played in the Stoke event for the December Monthly Medal. Judy Webb was the Monthly Medallist and A Grade winner with a neat 91(23) 68 net. A Grade runner up was Barb Walker (20) with 71 net. In B Grade, the winner was Marg Harper (35) with 72 net and the runner-up was Betty Thomson (31), 75 net on a countback from Corrie George (30). BDLs were awarded to Lynette McIvor, 72 net, Marg Clasby, 73 net and Heather Grist 75 net.

NTP winners were Lynette McIvor (first and 10th) and Janet Arrott-Watt (13th). Nine women played in cool but good golfing weather last Saturday. Marg Harper (35) won, with a lovely score of 39 points, on a count-back from Chris Rickard (23). The NTPs were won by Chris Rickard, first, Lee Clements, 10th and Carie Harding on the 13th. The Thursday Twilight winners were Merrissa and Peter Cosson, with a spectacular 27 points. Runners up were Sandra and Laurie Webster with 22 points. Peter was also was NTP on the 13th. The beautifully built sleigh filled with a huge array of goods is the Christmas raffle and is on display in the club house. The winner will be drawn next Friday, December 18, so ensure you have purchased your tickets so you have a chance to be the lucky winner.

Wonthaggi ON Saturday we played a stableford event with a field of 92 players. Club legend Ian Sullivan who has won two record 17 club championships and 17 South Gippsland singles titles achieved a very rare feat indeed. Ian is 76 years of age and late in his round on Saturday was three under the card. If not for three, three putts, Ian certainly would have recorded a sub par round. In the end Ian shot a brilliant par round of 72, which is four shots lower than his age. What a wonderful achievement, well done Slugger. A Grade winner was I. Sullivan 47 points, B Grade G. Crawford 43 points and C Grade C. Heim 46 points. Balls down the line: H. Mackinder, S. Docherty 43; S. Tiziani, M. Loughran 42; B. O’Halloran, N. Burne, J. Geyer 41; B. Skinner, J. Grenville, B. Cornelis, I. Murrells, J. Rich-

Wonthaggi Ladies THE final Ladies Day for year 2015 was a great day of no pressure Ambrose. There was a welcome back to some members with the prospect of food, fun and frivolity - thanks to Chris Hamilton. The winners on the day with a lovely 72 (9.75) 62.25 net were Leonie Bentick, Anne Walker, Pam Russell and Di Grimmond (on light duties after surgery and moving towns). Aptly, the team which was runner-up was our hard working and efficient captain Jan Beaumont and president Dot Garry. The third member of the team which finished with 78 (14.67) 63.33 was Judy Berry. Another team of Irene

Wonthaggi golf THE Final Mixed Day for Wonthaggi Golf Club is always a fun day and the event

ardson, A. Copeland 40; B. Clark 39. Nearest the pins: 2nd J. Richardson, 8th B. Wilkinson, 13th M. Scott, 17th G. Ryan. Just a small gripe to those men who put their names on the time sheet and simply don’t turn up, please have the courtesy to call Robyn in the pro shop and let her know if you can’t make it. It would make our job a great deal easier. Have a great week and with the hot weather now here the scores are really hotting up as well.

Mirboo North Golf Club THURSDAY results: Competition: Stableford. December 10: Day Winner: Chris Long (22) 41 points. DTLs: Jake Smith 39 and Steve Beitz 38. NTP sixth: Tom Traill. Saturday results: Competition: Mirboo North – Garfield Challenge – Stableford (Jabba Jabba Shield). December 12: Day winner (B Grade): Joe Taylor (19) 43 points. Winner A Grade: Simon McInnes (4) 40 points. Ladies winner: Jill White (30) 38 points C/B. DTLs: Doug Taylor 41, Richie Taylor 41, Steve Bickerton 39, Jake Smith 38, Neil Howe 38 (Garfield), Lyn Pinner 38 and Scott Blencowe 37 C/B. Second shot NTP first hole: John McFarlane. NTP Fourth: Peter Fedorenko (Garfield) Sixth: Lyn Pinner 13th: Sashi Nair 16th: Ian Hopper (Garfield) Next week is Monacellars 3BBB (two scores to count).

Tuesday (December 8) due to inclement weather. Thursday December 10th – Men’s Par. The winner of the men’s par event on Thursday was Garry Buckland +6 c/b. DTL went to Fred Tyers +6, George Draeger +6, John Mathers +4 and B. McClure +4. NTP went to Kev DaSilveira and Athol McGrath. Friday December 11th – Stableford 9 Hole Friday Friendly “Chook Run” The winner of the chook this week in the stableford nine hole Friday friendly was Geoff Nott with 23 points. DTL went to Gary Phelan 20 points, Kevin Flett 18 points, Shaun Chaseling 18 points and David Bligh 18 points. NTP went to Steve Barnes and Gary Phelan. The winners of the 4BBB stableford event on Saturday

Meeniyan golf SATURDAY saw a good field chasing a win in a singles stableford event, kindly sponsored by Lloyd Hemphill. The A Grade winner with 38 points was W. Bullock (15) followed by C. Buckland (12) with 36. B Grade went to J. Wilson (19) with 39 points on a count back with F. Peile (35). Balls went to G. Hughes and P. Robinson – both with 38. NTP went to F. Peile and the pro pin to A. Horvath.

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nett followed by Jo Fennell with 35 nett. Nearest the pin on the 11th was Pauline Lancaster and Marg Tuckett won the 17th. In the putting competition there were several countbacks. Jenny Riseley and Jo Fennell couldn’t be separated, and were equal with 15 putts. Elsie McBride won the straightest drive competition. It was lovely to see so many of the past members

present join in for lunch and as it was Eileen Loveday’s birthday; she enjoyed her special day with all her old golfing friends. Dianne O’Connor, who was awarded a life membership at the annual meeting on November 29, was congratulated by all members and presented with a beautiful arrangement of flowers. Next week our summer golf begins so, turn up at 9 am for a rolling start.

The member’s draw was taken home by “Lucky Phil” Johnston. Tuesday’s event was decisively won by B. Betts (36) with a massive 47 points. His nearest rival was L. Hemphill (26) with 42. C. Buckland had the best nine and nobody bothered the NTP. Thursday’s event went to D. Gregg (23) with 42 points whilst J. Mortensen (36) was runner up with 38. Best nine was M. McGeary and NTP was D. Gregg.

Foster golf WARM weather continued to dry out the course, and judging by the scoring the course must be playing fairly easily. Tuesday December 8th Men’s Stableford. No golf was played on Walsh, Sharon Patullo and Chris Yann also received a prize for the ‘busy’ award. NTP: second Irene Walsh, eighth Geraldine Prentice, and 13th Jan Beaumont. As well the end of the year awards for eclectic, bird-

Champion: Daryle Gregg was congratulated by Nereda Scholte following his win at the Meeniyan Golf Club on Thursday. ies, gobblers and threes were awarded to many recipients for their golfing prowess. A huge thank you from all the players was given to Jan Beaumont whose term as captain has come to an end. Jan’s replacement Maree

Anderson was welcomed as our worthy new captain. After next week’s journey to the Par Three at Inverloch, we will be operating with a summer time sheet so please book your time through the golf shop.

Golfing blooms: from left, Leonie Bentick, Anne Walker and Pam Russell and Christmas cheer in the air after winning the Ambrose on Wednesday. Absent, Di Grimmond. was a round of American Foursomes. Some of the boys played from any fairway they wanted, and this saw the girls in some

very unusual spots. But one pair of Jim and Wendy Jordan blitzed the course and with a fantastic 77 (17) 60 net were the B Grade

Special award: Woorayl Golf Club’s newest life member Dianne O’Connor (centre) with captain Heather Sullivan (left) and president Shirley Thomas (right). On Woorayl’s closing day, the ladies played a nine hole event with three clubs and a putter. There were some excellent scores recorded, just to prove they really don’t need that big bag of clubs. The winner of A Grade was Jenny Riseley with 33 nett and the runner up was Sue Wakefield with 35 nett. B Grade winner was Carol Johnson with 34 and a half

were Jim Freeman and Chris Foulds with 46 points c/b. The runners up were Brenton Mckenzie and Simon Barwick also with 46 points. DTL went to Andrew Naylor and Peter Dight 45 points, Paul Robertson and Kev DaSilveira 44 points, and Garry Buckland and Robert Fulton 44 points. NTP went to fourth Dave Hutchinson, sixth Peter Dight, 13th Kev Witheridge 15th N/A and 17th Bruce Knee. The Friday night members draw was won by Dan Vitols, but unfortunately he wasn’t present at the club to collect the $750. The draw will now jackpot to $800 this week. Rae Knee had her name drawn out in the Saturday evening members draw, but unfortunately she was not present to collect the $240. The draw now jackpots to $260 next week.

Mixed day: back from left, Joe Harvey, Jim Jordan, Aaron Yann (Absent Jay Foon), front from left, Maree Anderson, Delores Harvey, Wendy Jordan and Chris Yann participated in the recent event at the Wonthaggi Golf Club.

winners, the runners up of mother and son Christine and Aaron Yann were not too shabby with a 82(18) 64 net. A Grade was won by new lady captain Maree Anderson teaming up with Jay Foon with a lovely 78 (13) 65 net closely pursued by Joe and Delores Harvey 81 (15) 66 net. NTP second was Delores Harvey, Pro Pin eighth was Anne Poulton, NTP 13 men was Jim Jordan and Pro Pin 17th was Bill Fennell BDL: Norm Burne and Anne Poulton 65, John Richardson and Ivy Ruby 67, Ron Francis and Jan Jeeves 69, Geoff Linguey and Betty Bowmar 69, and Ross Yann and Chris Hamilton 69

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Sullivan smashes his age at Wonthaggi By Glenn Sullivan SHOOTING your age is a feat rarely achieved in golf, but legendary local golfer Ian “Slugger” Sullivan was always going to do it at some stage. Not only did he shoot his age on Saturday but he smashed it by four strokes. Sullivan dominated local golf in South Gippsland for years. From the late 1950s to the mid 1980s he was the one to beat in all major Wonthaggi and South Gippsland events, and he was rarely beaten. In 1955 Ian won the Wonthaggi B-Grade club championship as a 16 year old and followed up just two years later to win his first open championship at the club. Some 24 years later, at the age of 42, Sullivan claimed his 16th and final club championship at Wonthaggi.

As well as dominating at Wonthaggi he had a strong hold on all South Gippsland titles. He won the first of his South Gippsland titles on the Cowes golf course in 1959 and claimed his 16th and final district singles title some 26 years later in 1985. In addition he won many other district foursomes and fourball championships with his name on each trophy many times during that period. He achieved just about all there is to achieve in golf. In 1969 he was playing off a handicap of plus two and claimed many local course records. Sullivan didn’t score his first hole in one until around the age of 50 but then followed that up with another very soon afterwards. For the past 25 years, Sullivan has just played socially with his mates each Saturday morning. He was disappointed when his handicap went back out to 10 after 50

Golfing legend: Ian Sullivan tees off in the final of the 1964 Wonthaggi Golf Club championship. plus years in single digits not so long ago. His mates were more devastated though because it meant it was going to be easier for him to take their money on a Saturday morning. He has still been able to regularly score in the 70s and has been creeping closer and closer to shoot-

ing his age for years now. On Saturday morning the round started as normal. A drive and a three wood up the first, a chip on and two putts to claim the two stableford points; a par on the second and another on the third to have him even with the card, but already with eight stableford points.

It was probably a standard round until the seventh. With the wind behind him his drive flirted with the pines but missed the lot and was nicely placed. His three wood dropped just short and the chip was up nice and close to set up a birdie putt. Another birdie on the eighth and a

par on the ninth saw him out in a one over 36. It was the back nine where he really fired up. The wind was from the west so the 10th and 11th were straight into it. Now Sullivan turned 76 in September and most players his age would be more than happy to be putting for par given the task of getting to the green. Sullivan chipped on to the tenth for three and holed his birdie putt. On the 11th, into the wind, he timed the driver to perfection and then pulled out the three wood for his second. It sailed straight onto the green to set up an eagle putt. The eagle was missed but an easy birdie followed and now Slugger was one under the card. Another birdie on the par three 13th and his score was starting to look like something Adam Scott might have. A rare five on the 14th was followed with a cou-

ple of pars and then a four on the par three 17th saw him standing on the eighteenth tee at even par. At this stage the money was safe and his mates were barracking for a strong finish to the round. His drive up the 18th landed on a bare sandy patch. He could have dropped but chose to play it and just creamed the three wood to have Darrel Wilson exclaim that it was the best shot he’d ever seen. A chip on and two putts saw him walk away with his eighth par for the round, to go with his five birdies and five bogeys, for an even par 72. The back nine was one under the card and he amassed 47 stableford points. His 11 handicap means the net score of 61 will be the lowest on the Wonthaggi course for a while and pushes him closer to his dream of getting his handicap back into single digits.

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Front runners: from left, Shirley Welshford, Adrian Harris, Marg Griffith and Maxine Eabrey gather round the prestigious Olive Harris Bowl.

Police ice breakers BEGINNING in the new year, local members of Victoria Police and AFL Gippsland are teaming up to help educate local football and netball players about the dangers of drug use, especially methylamphetamine. AFL Gippsland with support from the Victoria Police locally have been successful in applying for a Community ICE Action Group grant from the government. The grant will allow AFL Gippsland, Gippsport and Victoria Police to develop an education program which will target 18 to 25 year olds at football and netball clubs. This is seen as the time when members of clubs become more social and may come into contact with drugs. As part of the program

Victoria Police members will attend training sessions of Gippsland football and netball clubs and speak to the players and club officials about the dangers of drug use. “Local football and netball clubs are focal points for communities,” said Inspector Mark Langhorn. “Being given the platform to speak to the players and club officials directly is a great opportunity for police to get the message out there about the dangers of drugs. “We have done this extremely successfully in the past with messages and education in relation to domestic violence and drink driving. “This is another opportunity that AFL Gippsland and Gippsport have given us to speak to not just younger members of our community but to people who are seen as role models in the community.”

THE Meeniyan Bowling Club hosted the Olive Harris Bowl on Monday, November 7. Sixty Ladies from all clubs in the district competed. Sponsors for the day were Lacy Jewellery Studio and Gallery, and The Duck Hut. The condition of the course was excellent although the weather was windy. However, everyone enjoyed the day in the company of participants from all different clubs. Adrian Harris was also present on behalf of Olive Harris to present the winners with the bowl. Winners on the day were Leongatha team one - Maxine Eabrey, Shirley Welshford and Marg Griffith with a score of 103 points. The A Grade winner was Maxine Eabrey (18) with 34 stableford points, B Grade Tanya Thorson (26) with 36 points and C Grade Shirley Welshford (30) with 37 points. NTP: eighth Pauline Lancaster, second Jan Jeeves, 11th Barb Warren and on the 14th Rachel Brown.

Fire and brimstone: from left, Jack Miller, Trevor Steer, Stan Drew and Ron Kee arrived at Inverloch Bowling Club on a vintage fire truck.

Fired up for bowls IT was a fire free day all in the name of fun for some of Inverloch Bowling Club’s Division Four players.

Hoping maybe their method of arrival might give them an advantage of some kind,

Jack Miller, Trevor Steer, Stan Drew and Ron Pud travelled to their match in Wonthaggi in Jack’s restored 1935 Albion fire truck on Saturday, December 5. With an average age of 80 the Division Four Blue bowlers departed Inverloch in a

peal of clanging fire bells and crash box gear changes, scattering pedestrians and alarming local fowls, dogs, children and adults. The red streak on the highway avoided attracting a speeding fine but managed to arrive at the Wonthaggi Bowls

Club ahead of the other visiting teams. The hoped for advantage might have put the wrong team off its game. Division Four lost – but these men still have fire in their bellies so there is no alarm this week.

Inverloch sends Moe packing THE Inverloch RSL bowls team travelled to Traralgon RSL Bowls Club to compete in the David Elliott Shield and came away the victors. Eight RSLs throughout Gippsland competed on the day. Play consisted of two sections of four teams with each section winner playing a five end final. The results from Section One saw Inverloch, two wins plus 28; Sale, two wins plus 14; Traralgon two wins plus eight, and Morwell nil wins minus 38.

Inverloch went through to the final on shots up. Section Two saw Moe into the final with three wins over Phillip Island, Warragul and Traralgon two. In the final Inverloch was too strong for Moe with a well deserved win 24-15.

The blue and gold: the Inverloch RSL bowls team, back row from left, Harry Rybalka, Mick Coram, Dave Roberts, Trevor Scott, John Fisher and Doug Muir. Front row from left, Mick Bowman, Gary Scott, Ray Gosling, Chas Buccilli, George Scott and Pud Kee came home with the David Elliott Shield.

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SPORT | BOWLS Buffalo indoor WEDNESDAY, December 9 saw 12 players on a nice night to bowl which saw four teams of three. It was nice to see Denyse Menzies from Mardan for a night of bowls, they played one of eight and one of 10 ends with nine bowls. In fourth (LL), skippered by Andy Plowman, Glenys Pilkington and Ian Hasty; third and second was by ends as they both had one win and one loss, in third (LW) six ends, skipper Toni Heldens, Joyce Occhipinti and Bert Bright; second (WL) nine ends, skipper Bill Wolswinkel, Joe Occhipinti and Mary Tumino; first (WW) skipper Charlie Tumino, Ann Plowman and Denise Menzies. The best first game Charlie 8-0 and second Toni 11-5. We hope to see you all next at Buffalo and we would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Leongatha FIRST up congratulations to the club’s 2015-16 ladies’ and men’s singles champions, Trish McCormack and Ray McGannon. Sunday, December 6 saw the semi finals and finals played. The ladies’ singles semi final saw Leonie Hanks play Rosa James, with Rosa the winner. In the other semi final Trish McCormack played Ann-Marie Lye, with Trish the winner. Trish and Rosa played off for the final which was only won on the last end by Trish in a very hard fought final. In the men’s we saw Ian Todd play Russell Trotman, with Russell the winner. In the other semi John Turner played Ray McGannon, with Ray the winner. In the final, again another last end battle, Ray emerged the winner. Well done to all bowlers who made the finals. Tuesday, December 8 saw Division 1 ladies away to San Remo but went down by 10 shots, losing 64 to 74. Angie Hacket’s (s) team lost 16 to 31 shots, Leonie Hanks’(s) team lost 21 to 25 shots and Rosa James’ (s) team won 27 to 18 shots. Division 3 was home to Inverloch but went down to the Seagull ladies 46 to 53 shots. Bev Thompson’s (s) team drew 26 to 26 shots and Mary Jepson’s (s) team lost 20 to 27 shots. Round nine, the last round before the break sees Division

Inverloch A SMALL but determined group played Wednesday social day. The winner was determined by points up as there was no team that won both games of 10 ends. Congratulations to the pair team of Nell Van Grunsven and Pat Stoneham. Raffles were won by Pat Stoneham and Laurie Lee twice. Our next Wednesday Bowl on December 16 is the last for the year.

1 ladies away to Wonthaggi and Division 3 away to Foster. Social bowls on Wednesday, December 9 saw eight teams on the greens, however no scores were submitted. Winners were H. Forrester (s), Glenda Trotman and John Bowman. Runners-up were G. Drury (s), F. Sauvarin and G. Washfold. Thursday, December 10 saw the ladies four person medley played and there were 16 teams on the greens. The winner was the Inverloch team of Lois Luby (s), Diana Patterson, Ivy Shepherd and Yvonne Kee with five wins plus 40. Runner-up was the Drouin team of Margaret Ratcliffe (s), Kath Dixon, Gwen Price and Jean Cocks with five wins plus 27. Sponsors for the day were Mountain View Boutique Retirement Village, and the club thanks them for their valued support. Saturday, December 12 saw all three divisions at home. Division 1 played Inverloch and won 69 to 61 shots: R. Trotman (s) lost 21 to 24 shots, J. Hall (s) won 27 to 17 shots and W. Walker (s) won 21 to 20 shots. Division 3 played Wonthaggi Blue but went down by three shots to the Miners, losing 61 to 64 shots: I. Todd (s) lost 18 to 23 shots, b. Davidson (s) won 20 to 16 shots and J. Kuiper (s) lost 23 to 25 shots. Division 4 was home to Wonthaggi and defeated the Miners 81 to 70 shots: R. Young (s) lost 17 to 30 shots, L. Wilson (s) won 35 to 24 shots and G. Drury (s) won 29 to 16 shots. Round nine, December 19 is the last round before the break and sees Division 1 men away to Phillip Island White, Division 3 away to the Island and Division 4 away to Inverloch Blue. Don’t forget the club’s Christmas party will be held at the clubrooms on Friday, December 18 at 6.30pm. If you will be attending make sure your name is on the list. The monthly triples will be held on Wednesday, December 23 with a 9.30am start, BYO lunch. Sponsor for the day is Leongatha Travel. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Fish Creek TUESDAY Pennant had a good win at home over Toora last week, winning two rinks and losing one to win overall by 15 To celebrate the festive season players are asked to bring a small plate to share. Thursday’s social game entertained 31 bowlers, playing fours and triples, two 12 end games and producing the unusual result of no team able to win both games. The winning team, with one game and a draw and 27 points up was Terry Seaward’s team of Richard Huntriss, Pat Sheedy and visiting bowler Neil Clark, Wayne’s dad. In the circumstances no runner-up was declared.

Winners: Inverloch Thursday Social bowls finished with an unusual result but taking the title were Richard Huntriss, Neil Clark (Wayne’s dad, visiting), Terry Seaward (skip) and Pat Sheedy.

thestar.com.au shots. This week’s game was against Port Welshpool and hopefully Santa delivered a win as an early Christmas present. Saturday Pennant Division Two lost two rinks and won one but went down overall and Division Five won all rinks and won quite well at the end of the day. It is the last game this week before the Christmas break so hopefully both teams are on the winners list. This week’s teams: Division Two plays San Remo at San Remo (bus is leaving club house at 1am): T. McLean, R. McKenzie, R. Grylls and A. Kerr; R. Knight, R. Mortlock, J. Lavarda and B. Cooper; D. Christie, M. Heywood, R. Staley and R. Barham; and manager, R. Grylls. Division Five plays Foster at home: J. Lindeman, N. Buckland, R. Constantine and M. McKenzie; K. Flanders, W. Stefani, C. McGannon and B. Everitt; and R. Poletti, N. Mckenzie, P. Dean and A. Masson. A reminder the club’s annual three day tournament is on January 2, 3 and 4. Please contact Ferbie on 56832284 or Andy on 56832380 if you wish to participate. Both the Ladies and Men’s Club Championship finals are being played on Tuesday, December 22 at 1pm. The Ladies is between Mary Vuillermin and Nics McKenzie. The Men’s is a replay of last year between Robin McKenzie and Bruce Cooper. Come along and support all players if you can.

Meeniyan TUESDAY, December 8 was a home game for our Division One team against Foster. The scoreline was 51 to 81 shots with no winning rinks. This week was an away game against Inverloch. Pennant resumes on January 12. Corporate bowls in its fifth week saw winners Dawn and Len with Animals runners-up. This week is the final week for this competition with Triples beginning in January. In the reverse round on Saturday Division One was away to Inverloch. With one rink getting the points the score was 57 shots to 64. Division five had a bye. This week Division Two is Turkey Triples returns on Thursday, December 17. In a five Thursday month, Inverloch normally hosts an extra Triples event but not this month because the fifth Thursday falls on New Year’s Eve. Saturday Pennant results: Round Eight had two Inverloch teams (Divisions Two and Five) playing at home and three away, for two wins and three losses. Division One lost to Leongatha 2/61 to 14/69; Division Two defeated Meeniyan 14/64 to 2/57; Division Four White defeated Korumburra 16/88 to 0/60; Division Four Blue lost to Tarwin Lower 1/64 to 15/87; and Division Five lost to Fish Creek 0/50 to 16/92. Drinks for the best winning rinks went to Glen Scott’s rink (Division One), Bob Davis’s rink (Division Two), Neil Everitt’s rink (Division Four White), Mal Marshall’s rink (Division Four Blue) for a drawn game but no win, no drinks, and a friendly wave from Fish Creek for all in Division Five. At this point in the Pen-

at home to Tarwin Lower and Division Five is away to Loch. Lists are up for both Men’s and Ladies minor events with the Singles events in their closing stages. This Friday is our Christmas break-up with the usual sumptuous meal and raffles.

South Gippsland pennant bowls Results Division 1: Phillip Island Blue 16-75 d Lang lang 0-52; Leongatha 14-69 d Inverloch 2-61; Loch & District 14-77 d Phillip Island White 2-61; Wonthaggi 1-61 lt Korumburra 15-64. Division 2: Corinella 14-80 d Toora 2-55; Fish Creek 2-61 lt Mirboo North 14-76; Tarwin Lower 0-65 lt San Remo 16-86; Inverloch 14-64 d Meeniyan 2-57. Division 3: San Remo 1272 d Korumburra 4-67; Leongatha 2-61 lt Wonthaggi Blue 14-64; Port Welshpool 16-77 d Phillip Island 0-62; Wonthaggi Gold 12-72 d Korumburra 4-59. Division 4: Phillip Island 16-15 d Lang Lang 0-0 (Forfeit); Leongatha 14-81 d Wonthaggi 2-70; Tarwin Lower 15-87 d Inverloch Blue 1-64; Inverloch White 16-88 d Korumburra 0-60. Division 5: San Remo 1492 d Corinella 2-63; Phillip Island 14-72 d Toora 2-65; Foster 16-78 d Loch & District 0-62; Inverloch 0-50 lt Fish Creek 16-92; Meeniyan 16-0 (bye). Kiss of Death tips next round: In a battle for top of the ladder Inverloch (home) will just sneak home with a narrow four shot win over Phillip Island Blue. Lang Lang (home) will maintain its position on the ladder with a solid 18 shot win over Wonthaggi. Korumburra (home) will strengthen its position in the top four with a resounding 30 shot win over Loch and District. Phillip Island White (home) will cause a surprise upset over Leongatha with a narrow 83 shot win. Last week the ‘Kiss of Death’ tipped 3/4 (I’m getting better) selecting 7/8 in the last two weeks. Next Saturday’s round is the final round before the Christmas break. Following the break pennant will resume on Saturday, January 9.

nant year, ladder positions are as follows: Division One, Inverloch third behind Phillip Island Blue and Leongatha; Division Two, Inverloch second behind San Remo; Division Four White first and Blue fourth on the ladder; and Division Five still in the basement but they are full of youthful enthusiasm girding their loins for a big finish. All round eight results and ladder positions are shown in detail on the SGBD website and the Inverloch Bowling Club website under Activities - Pennant 2015. Christmas came early for Huie Nation who took out the $200 member’s draw on Friday. This event is taking a small holiday and will return on January 8. Congratulations to Mick Coram and Frank Seaton for overcoming a determined Dave Roberts and Mick Bowman to claim the title of Men’s Pairs Champions. Our Club Champion competition continues on Friday, December 18 from 3pm when the Ladies and Men’s Singles Championship games will be played.

Ladders Division 1 Phillip Island Blue..........+153 98 Leongatha..........................+59 92 Inverloch .........................+146 81 Korumburra .....................+60 78 Lang Lang ...........................-69 46 Wonthaggi .........................-113 42 Phillip Island White ............-57 39 Loch & District .................-179 36 Division 2 San Remo ........................+157 123 Inverloch ......................... +40 76 Corinella ..............................-8 60 Toora ..................................-24 58 Fish Creek ..........................-47 55 Tarwin Lower .....................-45 50 Mirboo North .....................-33 47 Meeniyan ............................-40 43 Division 3 Wonthaggi Blue .............+174 100 Foster ............................... +49 86 Port Welshpool ............. -+47 76 Phillip Island ....................+18 62 Wonthaggi Gold ..................-34 58 San Remo ...........................-68 56 Leongatha .........................-102 46 Korumburra ....................... -84 28 Division 4 Inverloch White..............+171 109 Wonthaggi ........................+37 84 Phillip Island ................... +70 70 Inverloch Blue ....................+7 70 Leongatha ......................... +10 68 Tarwin Lower .................... -60 48 Korumburra .........................-50 46 Lang Lang ........................-185 17 Division 5 San Remo .......................+190 106 Corinella .........................+157 106 Meeniyan ...........................+67 81 Foster .................................-21 77 Phillip Island ........................-2 75 Fish Creek ..........................-25 61 Toora ....................................-45 55 Loch & District .................-137 44 Inverloch ...........................-184 35

SGBD Tuesday pennant bowls Round 9 - December 8 Division 1: San Remo

14/74 d Leongatha 2/64 (R. Dennis 31 d A. Hackett 16, S. Carvosso 25 d L. Hanks 21, J. Allen-Dayle 18 lt R. James 27). Foster 16/81 d Meeniyan -/51 (B. Tyers 22 d M. Pearson 21, G. Facey 30 d A. Maruuza 12, L. Wheeler 29 d B. Dyke 18). Phillip Island 14/69 d Inverloch 2/59 (D. Wagner 19 lt C. Hughes 21, W. Braun 24 d L. Luby 21, P. Major 26 d A. Tschiderer 17). Wonthaggi 15/70 d Corinella 1/55 (K. Simpson 18 drew M. Hoy 18, M. McBain 23 d J. Carter 21, A. Green 29 d T. Durbridge 16). Division 2 (Green): San Remo 15/74 d Phillip Island 1/64 (J. Grindlay 21 drew C. Hoffman 21, J. Blackwell 31 d L. Waters 25, J. Farquhar 22 d D. Reynolds 18). Inverloch 16/80 d Loch -/50 (N. Martin 31 d V. Kennedy 14, M. Flett 26 d J. Miller 16, S. Phillipson 23 d G. Garry 20). Lang Lang 16/77 d Wonthaggi -/54 (B. Kitchen 22 d K. Bird 16, J. Proud 27 d R. Stewart 20, G. Geyer 28 d J. Kellow 18). Division 2 (Gold): Tarwin Lower 14/76 d Korumburra 2/65 (S. Browne 31 d J. McVeigh 20, H. Twite 27 d M. Goad 15, H. Marshall 18 lt D. Williams 30). Port Welshpool 16/88 d Mirboo North -/47 (L. McLaine 27 d L. Roberts 14, P. Matthews 25 d A. Plowman 19, M. McDonald 36 d D. Stein 14). Fish Creek 14/84 d Toora 2/69 (N. Van Dyk 27 d B. Worden 20, N. McKenzie 33 d

B. Curram 19, P. Hazeltine 24 lt K. Barwick 30). Division 3: Inverloch 13/53 d Leongatha 1/46 (P. Lawson 26 drew B. Thompson 26, B. Kurrle 27 d M. Jepson 20). Foster 14/67 d Tarwin Lower -/26 (J. Bohn 28 d V. Martin 16, R. Raiti 39 d G. Giroud 10). Wonthaggi 7/49 drew Phillip Island 7/49 (T. Kavanagh 24 lt D. Bateman 28, L. Beaumont 25 d G. Arnold 21). d Korumburra 14/64 Corinella -/33 (S. Martin 31 d T. Brown 15, J. Blogg 33 d P. Scammell 18).

Ladders Division 1 San Remo .......................+117 Inverloch ..........................+75 Phillip Island....................+11 Foster ...................................-5 Leongatha ...........................-24 Wonthaggi ............................-5 Corinella .............................-19 Meeniyan ..........................-150 Division 2 (Green) San Remo .......................+184 Wonthaggi ........................+47 Lang Lang ........................+63 Phillip Island....................+57 Inverloch.............................-59 Loch ..................................-292 Division 2 (Gold) Tarwin Lower ................+149 Korumburra ....................+79 Toora .................................+38 Fish Creek .........................-47 Port Welshpool ...................-81 Mirboo North ...................-138 Division 3 Korumburra ..................+124 Wonthaggi ........................+14 Foster ................................+33 Corinella ...........................+13 Inverloch.............................-29 Leongatha .............................-7 Phillip Island ......................-54 Tarwin Lower .....................-94

106 83 82 80 70 66 55 34 120 83 77 74 55 23 103 85 74 68 62 40 193 82 70 65 61 53 46 24

Ladies’ Medley: from left, winners of the Leongatha tournament held on Thursday, December 10, all from Inverloch, Diana Patterson, Lois Luby, Yvonne Kee, Ivy Shepphard with Rosa Sinopoli from Mountain View, the sponsor for the day.

Tarwin Lower HOW exciting it’s getting around the club at present with Ladies and Men’s teams quite successful. Our Division Two (green) Ladies are still holding top spot in their section and only 18 points behind San Remo who are holding top spot in the Division Two (gold) section with the last game before Christmas this Tuesday away to Toora. Unfortunately, no such luck for the Division Three teams but some success would be most encouraging. The Pennant games commence again on January 12 with four games until the finals. Division Two Men’s

teams lost to San Remo last Saturday but Division Four had a win over Inverloch Blue. It is the last round before Christmas next Saturday, December 19 and Pennant will return on January 9. The last lucky member draw for this year held last Friday saw Geoff Hartshorn drawn out for the prize of $10 but alas, he was not present. Strange maybe, or not, but the week before the prize was $100 and that went to our esteemed treasurer. Just as well he had asked someone different draw out the numbers. Friday’s members are still encouraged to come along for a rollup but bar snacks and raffles will not commence

What a pair: from left, Paul Griffith and Peter Tainton were the winners of the Tarwin Club Pairs Championship.

again until after New Year. Barefoot bowlers are enjoying their competition and it’s great to see so many participating. If you are looking for a happy, entertaining evening come along and you will be made most welcome. Games commence at 6pm. There is a barbecue, drinks and raffles. Numbers are now in for the club’s Christmas dinner on Saturday 19. This will be a special dinner and of course our monster Christmas raffle will be drawn. If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet hurry down to the club where the ticket books are on the table as you enter. Club championships are well on the way with Paul Griffith and Peter Tainton winning the club pairs. The final of the Men’s Singles is to be played at 10am next Friday between the reigning club champion Arthur Newsome, and Steve Graham. A suitable date has yet to be determined for the Ladies club champion championship, also between a reigning club champion in Helen Twite, and Robyn Griffith.

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Ahead of the field: Sandra Gray crosses the line well clear of her rivals.

A big throw: Georgia Dakin shows her javelin technique.

Wonthaggi Little Athletics Our two girls’ relay teams also competed in Melbourne at the State Championships on the weekend. Both teams tried hard amid tough competition, coming seventh in their respective heats. As the season approaches the Christmas break it’s important to remember to get entries in for the Regional Competition which is held in February in Berwick.

South Gippsland Bridge Club RESULTS

Inverloch, Friday, December 11 North/south First, Jack Kuiper and Clive Hope 254 match points, 0.27 green points. Equal second, Anne and Bruce Gibson 238 and 0.17. Equal second, Mavis Park and partner 238 and 0.17. Fourth, Faye Rowlands and Pat West 231 and 0.09. East/west First, Anne Williams and John Farr 262 match, 0.27 green. Second, Kaye Douglass and John Sutton 253

and 0.19. Third, John Sullivan and Alan Johnston 235 and 0.14. Fourth, Alan Sims and Malcolm Aeschlimann 214 and 0.09. Tarwin Lower, Tuesday, December 8 North/south First, Faye Rowlands and Pat West 138 match, 0.21 green. Second, Frank Arndt and Clive Hope 126 and 0.15. First, Kathryn Smith and Colin Cameron 124 and 0.11. East/west First, Marie Sands and Kenneth McKenzie 169

and 0.21. Second, Dawn Jolly and Ruth Stevenson 159 and0.15. Third, Viv Westaway and Maureen Stiles 152 and 0.11. Meeniyan, Monday, December 7 First, Anne Williams and Rachel Brown 117 match points, 0.24 master points. Second, Faye Rowlands and Frank Arndt 97 and 0.17. Third, Sally and Brian Hoskins 86 and 0.12. Fourth, Pat West and Barbara Axten 81 and 0.08.

Runners-up: back from left, Phil Smith, Michael Bracecamp, Brian Byrne and Ron Richards. Front row from left, the winners, Tim Stephens, Travis Strybosch, John Jones and Adam Dean.

Kia squashes the rest THE Leongatha Squash Club A Grade grand final was a long and fiercely contested night with all players rising to the evening of finals. Team Kia finally came out on top by a narrow margin of two games. Well played to all who took part. The new season begins in early February.

Entries can be made online through the Little Athletics Victoria website and need to be completed by mid January. Next week is our last meet before Christmas and the club will return for more action on the January 16. Five PB U9 Girls: Grace McCrimmon, 800m, Triple Jump, 80m Hurdles, Discus and 200m. Four PB U6 Boys: Bodhi Mercer, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump, 80m Hurdles and 200m. U7 Girls: Millie Shaw and Juliet Sibly,

Turbo Javelin, 80m Hurdles, 70m and 200m; Tahlia Jeffries, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump, 80m Hurdles and 70m; and Amelia Fletcher, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump, 80m Hurdles and 200m. U8 Boys: Malachi Ori and Uriah Notley, Triple Jump, Discus, 80m Hurdles and 200m. U10 Boys: Heath Collihole, 800m, 80m Hurdles, Discus and 200m. U10 Girls: Chloe Butcher, Triple Jump, Discus, 80m Hurdles and 200m. U13 Girls: Brooke Evans, Shot Put, 80m Hurdles, High Jump and 200m.

Champs in surprise win WONTHAGGI Table Tennis A Reserve team Champs (Leigh Allamby, Archie Paxton and Matthew Wang) came from sixth position on the ladder to sneak in to the final four in the season just completed. They then won their semi-final and the grand final 5-4 in a brilliant match against Speedie 3.0 (Sean Michael, Leonie Anstey and Dale Orchard). At four games all Anstey faced Paxton and played well, winning one game but eventually going down 3 – 1. Jubilant Champs celebrated an exciting win that was never expected weeks earlier. The annual presentation night and break-up barbecue was held at the recently upgraded table tennis centre in Wonthaggi. There was a record attendance of players and families and a great night was enjoyed by all.

Champs: the winners, from left, Matthew Wang, Archie Paxton and Leigh Allamby.

Speedie 3.0: the runners-up, from left, Sean Michael, Dale Orchard and Leonie Anstey.

Korumburra volleyball A Grade: Golliwogs defeated Giants (3:1) 25:18, 25:15, 20:25, 25:22 B Grade: Chargers def HELP (3:0) 25:17, 25:14,

26:24 Presentation night is this Sunday at the Leongatha RSL. Meals from 6pm with the vote count beginning at 7.30pm.

IS CALLING FOR NETBALL COACHES FOR THE 2016 SEASON Senior A grade coach (renumeration can be negotiated) B, C, U17, U15, U13, U 11 grades. *Completion of coaching courses required by start of 2016 season.

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We did it: the Grade Five students at St Laurence’s were delighted their bike education ride to Koonwarra last Friday, December 11 got underway despite inclement weather. While there was rain this didn’t dampen student’s enthusiasm as all completed the ride there and back with lunch in between. Patrick, left, and Charlie, arrive back after the ride. The Grade Six class arrive back home from Inverloch today after a ride and a camp out, meal and dance.

IT was good to see 80 athletes turn up on Saturday to record 166 personal bests.

Applications and enquiries can be sent to Phillip Island Football/Netball Club: Netball Sub-Committee Secretary at info@phillipislandnc.com.au -by Mon December 14.

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• C Grade Division 1

Sharks bite and Diggers strike gold THE C Grade Division 1 sides battled head to head in a one week match in the eighth round of the season on Saturday.

The Diggers went in to bat first after winning the toss against the Stingrays. James Paterson helped to construct the innings with Peter Miller, the pair made 70 and 74 respectively. Wesley Dowel made 64 runs and Paul Harper made seven, both not out. Stingrays’ Dean Cashin, Cameron Butler and James Brosnan each took a wicket for the side however the Diggers managed to make 3/249 in the 40th over. Stingrays’ Paul Johnson made the most runs on 15 followed by Brosnan on eight. Diggers’ Nick Audino kept the runs low taking three wickets for the side while David Jeffries and Peter Gillin took two. Stingrays finished the day defeated in the 27th over on 46 runs.

The Red Caps went in to bat first against the Scorpions with premier batsman Brian Gannon making 47 runs. Marc Waltom and Satish Gaddam contributed 34 and 28 runs respectively, both not out. Scorpions’ Branson Amato and John Pouw both took two wickets for the side but the Red Caps managed 8/188 in the 40th over. Scorpions came back biting with Pouw making 41 runs while Tim Cashin contributed 33. Red Caps’ James Kelly caught two out however Scorpions won the day on 8/193 in the 40th over. Wonthaggi Workmens went in to bat first against MDU at Dumbalk on Saturday. Premier batsman Shane Osborne made an impressive 86, the sixth best in the league for the round, while Ian Barnes contributed 31 runs not out. Both Keiran Brown and Samuel Benra of MDU took three wickets for the side but the Workmens managed to

make 8/159 in the last over. MDU’s Dale Thomas made the most for the day on 24 while Tim Bright was next best on nine. Workmens’ Jaxon Wade and Nicholas Dobbie each took three wickets for the side as MDU finished the day defeated on 78 in the 39th over. The Sharks won the toss against the Cobras and went in to bat first, with David Kenter making 61 runs for the side. Steven Niven and Michael Cleary made 30 and 26 respectively. Cobras’ Darryl Telfer, Peter Churchill, Matt Wrigley and Glen Barrett each took two wickets for the side but that did not stop the Sharks making 9/181. Wrigley also made waves batting, making 52 runs while Barrett and Telfer contributed 24 and 18 runs each. Sharks Ron Young, Darcy Johnston and John Johnston kept the Cobras at bay, each taking two wickets for the side while Darcy Johnston also caught two out. Cobras finished the day

defeated in the last over on 8/179. OMK d INVERLOCH 1st innings OMK P. Harper n.o. ................................. 7 J. Paterson lbw. b. J. Brosnan ..... 70 W. Dowel n.o............................... 64 P. Miller c. R. Sparkes b. C. Bulter .............................. 74 R. Quaife c. R. Hughes b. D. Cashin ............................... 2 Extras.......................................... 32 Total ................................3/249 (cc) Bowling: R. Sparkes 0/44, D. Cashin 1/17, C. Bulter 1/40, D. Charkley 0/55, J. Brosnan 1/36, J. Muir 0/50. 1st innings Inverloch M. Woods c&b. H. James ............. 3 P. Johnson lbw. b. J. Paterson ..... 15 J. Brosnan c. P. Harper b. P. Gillin .................................. 8 D. Charkley b. P. Gillin................. 0 D. Cashin c. R. Quaife b. D. Jeffries .............................. 0 C. Bulter c. P. Miller b. N. Audino .............................. 3 J. Womer c. P. Harper b. N. Audino .............................. 2 R. Sparkes stp. P. Harper b. N. Audino .............................. 0 R. Hughes stp. P. Harper b. D. Jeffries .............................. 3 J. Muir n.o. .................................... 0 Extras.......................................... 12 Total ............................................ 46 Bowling: H. James 1/6, R. Dixon 0/14, P. Gillin 2/14, J. Paterson 1/5, D. Jeffries 2/7, N. Audino 3/0. TOWN d NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena

A. Trotto b. M. Kreutzberger........ 2 B. Gannon c. D. Goss b. B. Amato.............................. 47 J. Kelly c. C. Dowling b. B. Amato.............................. 19 J. Beckwith lbw. b. J. Hume ....... 24 M. Waltom n.o............................. 34 S. Gaddam r.o. ............................. 28 R. Baudinette c. A. DeGennaro b. J. Pouw .................................. 6 P. Joseph c. B. Amato b. R. Shields ............................ 14 C. Marinoy b. J. Pouw .................. 1 D. Grigg n.o................................... 0 Extras.......................................... 13 Total ................................8/188 (cc) Bowling: A. De Gennaro 0/19, M. Kreutzberger 1/26, B. Amato 2/35, J. Hume 1/39, J. Pouw 2/34, R. Shields 1/29. 1st innings Town M. Kreutzberger c. J. Beckwith b. A. Trotto................................. 0 J. Pouw b. A. Trotto .................... 41 J. Hume c. J. Beckwith b. A. Trotto............................... 19 A. DeGennaro r.o. ....................... 23 T. Cashin b. S. Gaddam .............. 33 D. Goss lbw. b. M. Waltom .......... 0 M. Warren b. M. Wardle ............. 17 C. Dowling r.o. .............................. 2 B. Amato n.o. .............................. 26 R. Shields n.o. ............................. 14 Extras.......................................... 18 Total .......................................8/193 Bowling: A. Trotto 2/41, D. Grigg 0/29, M. Waltom 2/26, P. Joseph 0/22, S. Gaddam 1/37, M. Wardle 1/22, J. Kelly 0/10. MDU def by WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens

S. Osborne b. S. Benra................ 86 S. Roche c. D. Thomas b. K. Brown ............................... 4 K. Dutchman b. M. Hoober.......... 1 S. Farrington c. b. W. Collins ....... 2 I. Barnes n.o. ............................... 31 J. Licis c. b. S. Benra .................... 4 L. Anstey c. b. S. Benra ................ 2 M. Dobbie c&b. K. Brown ........... 4 N. Dobbie c. b. K. Brown ............. 3 J. Wade n.o. ................................... 5 Extras.......................................... 17 Total ................................8/159 (cc) Bowling: K. Brown 3/22, C. Cary 0/26, M. Hoober 1/11, S. Benra 3/32, J. Bright 0/31, W. Collins 1/31. 1st innings MDU G. Jones b. M. Sharp..................... 5 T. Bright b. M. Sharp .................... 9 S. Benra b. J. Wade ....................... 4 W. Cocksedge lbw. b. J. Wade................................... 1 B. Casbolt b. J. Wade .................... 0 D. Thomas n.o. ............................ 24 C. Cary c. M. Dobbie b. N. Dobbie .............................. 6 M. Hoober lbw. b. N. Dobbie ....... 2 J. Bright b. N. Dobbie ................... 6 W. Collins b. L. Anstey................. 7 K. Brown c. M. Dobbie b. L. Anstey ............................... 0 Extras.......................................... 14 Total ............................................ 78 Bowling: M. Sharp 2/15, L. Anstey 2/11, J. Wade 3/15, N. Dobbie 3/11, M. Dobbie 0/17, S. Roche 0/0. PHILLIP ISLAND d KORUMBURRA 1st innings Phillip Island C. Muscat lbw. b. D. Telfer........... 9

• C Grade Division 2

Cougars pounce after two years LEONGATHA and District Association’s C Grade Division 2 took to the pitch on Saturday for a one week match to mark the eighth round of the season. Koonwarra Cougars made a milestone win against Glen Alvie on Saturday, marking the end of a two year dry spell. Glen Alvie won the toss and went in to bat first with premier batsman Jarrod Newsome making 49 runs.

Russell Matthews and Luke Gheller were next best, making 43 and six each. Cougars’ Rachel Brown took three wickets for the side while Paris Buckley and Mitchell Scrimshaw took two. Glen Alvie finished the innings on 145 runs. Paris Buckley hit hard for a win, making 75 runs not out while Alex Stanley made eight before Gheller caught him out. Dylan Clark also contributed to the innings, making 39 not out. Glen Alvie’s Jarrod Newsome took a wicket for the side

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 9 - December 19 Home team Grade A1 Won Workmens Nerrena Korumburra Imperials Grade A2 Poowong-Loch MDU Won Miners Glen Alvie Grade B1 Town Phillip Island OMK Inverloch Grade B2 Foster Glen Alvie Kilcunda-Bass Imperials Grade C1 Nerrena Korumburra Inverloch Won Workmens Grade C2 Koon L/RSL Kilcunda-Bass Won Miners Won Workmens

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Butch W Nerr Kor Rec L Turf

L. White T. Rogers G. Laird G. Wightman

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Kilcunda-Bass Koon L/RSL Foster Bye

Loch A. Jordan Meen G. Adams Won Rec A. Stride

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Koon L/RSL Nerrena MDU Won Workmens

SP 1 Cowes Outt I Turf

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Won Miners FGC Korumburra GA Poowong-Loch Bass Bye

N. Barnes T. Grace A. Roberts

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G. Wyatt K. Scrimshaw B. Bek I. Thomas

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OMK Koon Glen Alvie Bass 2 Poowong-Loch Won Nth Bye

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C. Salmon I. Richards M. Heenan G. Goss

N. Graydon TBA N. Grabham

Any person interested in umpiring contact Graham Laird 0408 454 741. Please note all games start at 1pm.

but the Cougars finished the day victorious on 1/162 in the 31st over. Killy Bass went in to bat first after winning the toss against Poowong Loch. KB’s Steven Burchell contributed 35 runs to the innings while teammates Steven Quaife and Kane Condick made 22 and 11 respectively. PL’s Tim Hancock kept KB at bay taking three wickets for 28 runs in eight overs, while Greg Curry caught four out. KB finished the innings on 8/102. PL’s premier batsman Curry made 11 runs, contributing to the innings alongside Hancock made 47. Gary Knox and Neil Hancock also got a run, making 43 and 19 respectively, not out. KB’s Burchell and Simon Blake each took a wicket for the side, but PL finished the day triumphant in the 31st over on 2/134. KB maintains a lead on the ladder with 60 points however.

Wonthaggi Workmens batted first against rivals the Wonthaggi Miners on Saturday. Workmens’ Ben Mattock managed to make 28 runs before he was bowled out by Wayne Chapman in one of his two wickets for the side. Corey Casey and Andrew Baumgartner contributed 14 and 10 runs respectively to the innings which saw Workmens end up on 70 in the 28th over after Tom Wells took another three wickets for the Miners. Miners’ Lachlan Jones went in to bat first making 22 runs while Darcy Brosnan made 21 not out. Tony Latham led the innings to victory, making 38 runs before retiring not out. Jack Sheerin took three wickets for the Workmens but the Miners won the day in the 20th over on 3/97, taking the Miners up to second on the ladder on 54 points tied with the Diggers who enjoyed a bye. POOWONG-LOCH d KILCUNDA-BASS

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 OMK........................................90 Inverloch .................................66 Won Workmens ......................54 Nerrena ...................................54 Korumburra ..............................42 Town.........................................42 Phillip Island ............................30 Imperials ....................................6 A Grade Division 2 MDU ........................................80 Won Miners ............................62 Kilcunda-Bass.........................60 Poowong-Loch ........................48 Koonwarra-L/RSL ...................42 Foster........................................12 Glen Alvie ..................................0 B Grade Division 1 OMK........................................90 Town ........................................78 Nerrena ...................................54 Won Workmens ......................54 Phillip Island ............................42 Inverloch ..................................42 MDU ........................................18 Koonwarra L/RSL......................6 B Grade Division 2 Won Miners ............................72 Kilcunda-Bass.........................60 Poowong-Loch ........................54 Korumburra ...........................36 Glen Alvie ................................30

Imperials ..................................24 Foster........................................12 C Grade Division 1 OMK........................................78 Korumburra ...........................78 Phillip Island...........................66 Won Workmens ......................54 Nerrena .....................................30 Town.........................................30 Inverloch ..................................30 MDU ........................................18 C Grade Division 2 Kilcunda-Bass.........................60 Won Miners ............................54 OMK........................................54 Won Workmens ......................48 Poowong-Loch .........................42 Koonwarra L/RSL....................18 Glen Alvie ................................12 Under 16 East Zone MDU ........................................60 Koonwarra L/RSL .................42 Korumburra ...........................42 Nerrena ...................................24 Town/Imperials ........................12 Under 16 West Zone Kilcunda-Bass.........................60 Won Workmens ......................42 Poowong-Loch ........................36 Phillip Island...........................24 Glen Alvie ................................12 Inverloch ....................................6

1st innings Kilcunda-Bass G. Burchell c. G. Curry b. B. Knight ............................... 0 S. Burchell b. ............................... 35 S. Blake c. G. Curry b. S. McKinnon ......................... 0 K. Condick c. b. N. Hancock...... 11 S. Quaife c. G. Curry b. S. Head ................................ 22 J. Rosenow c. G. Curry................. 2 P. De Rubeis c. S. Head ................ 0 Z. Crow b. S. Head ....................... 8 T. Pipicelli n.o. .............................. 4 B. Pipicelli n.o. .............................. 1 Extras.......................................... 20 Total ................................8/102 (cc) Bowling: S. McKinnon 1/22, T. Hancock 3/28, B. Knight 1/11, N. Hancock 1/19, W. Walker 0/14, S. Head 2/6. 1st innings Poowong-Loch G. Curry c. J. Rosenow b. S. Burchell ........................... 11 T. Hancock b. S. Blake ............... 47 G. Knox n.o. ................................ 43 H. Hancock n.o. .......................... 19 Extras.......................................... 15 Total .......................................2/134 Bowling: B. Pipicelli 0/23, S. Blake 1/20, S. Burchell 1/24, K. Condick 0/37, T. Pipicelli 0/11, P. De Rubeis 0/6, Z. Crow 0/10. WON WORKMENS def by WON MINERS 1st innings Won Workmens J. Sheerin c. T. Walker b. M. Greenway......................... 0 C. Casey c. L. Jones b. T. Wells ................................ 14 A. Churchill c. W. Chapman b. M. Greenway......................... 0 J. Brann c. T. Andrighetto b. D. Atherton ............................ 2 B. Mattock b. W. Chapman ........ 28 L. Borne c. T. Latham b. T. Walker ............................... 0 A. Baumgartner lbw. b. W. Chapman ........................ 10 D. Herbert c. L. Jones b. T. Wells .................................. 5 B. Webb c. T. Andrighetto b. D. Brosnan............................. 9 S. Liddle c&b. T. Walker .............. 0

K. Dudley n.o. ............................... 0 Extras............................................ 2 Total ............................................ 70 Bowling: M. Greenway 2/15, D. Atherton 1/15, T. Wells 3/26, W. Chapman 2/8, T. Walker 1/1, D. Brosnan 1/4. 1st innings Won Miners L. Jones lbw. ................................ 22 T. Latham ret. n.o. ....................... 38 W. Chapman b. .............................. 0 T. Andrighetto lbw......................... 2 D. Brosnan n.o. ........................... 21 D. Atherton n.o. ............................. 9 Extras............................................ 5 Total ......................................... 3/97 Bowling: L. Borne 0/18, S. Liddle 0/19, J. Sheerin 3/21, J. Brann 0/9, K. Dudley 0/16, B. Webb 0/10. GLEN ALVIE def by KOONWARRA L/RSL 1st innings Glen Alvie D. Hynes lbw. b. P. Buckley ......... 3 J. Newsome b. M. Scrimshaw.... 49 L. Gheller c. b. A. Drury ............... 6 C. O’Halloran b. P. Buckley ......... 0 A. Newsome c. b. R. Brown......... 2 K. Davidson c. b. R. Brown ......... 0 M. Grieve c. A. Stanley b. R. Brown ............................... 0 R. Matthews c. b. M. Scrimshaw ..................... 43 L. Ion b. A. Piksons....................... 2 K. Hull n.o. .................................... 1 Extras.......................................... 39 Total .......................................... 145 Bowling: A. Drury 1/29, P. Buckley 2/8, R. Brown 3/19, A. Stanley 0/38, D. Clark 0/19, M. Scrimshaw 2/22, A. Piksons 1/1. 1st innings Koonwarra L/RSL D. Clark n.o. ................................ 39 A. Stanley c. L. Gheller b. J. Newsome ........................... 8 P. Buckley n.o.............................. 75 Extras.......................................... 40 Total .......................................1/162 Bowling: J. Newsome 1/20, K. Davidson 0/25, M. Grieve 0/19, C. O’Halloran 0/22, A. Newsome 0/23, K. Hull 0/14, D. Hynes 0/10, L. Ion 0/9.

M. Christopher b. S. Hall.............. 7 D. Kenter c. M. Olden b. P. Churchill .......................... 61 W. Paterson b. D. Telfer ................ 5 R. Young b. P. Churchill ............... 6 M. Cleary b. M. Wrigley ............ 26 J. Johnston b. M. Wrigley ............. 7 M. Lee c. P. Churchill b. G. Barrett ............................. 11 S. Niven n.o. ................................ 30 D. Johnston c. K. Cosson b. G. Barrett ............................... 6 B. Young n.o.................................. 2 Extras...........................................11 Total ................................9/181 (cc) Bowling: D. Telfer 2/11, S. Hall 1/32, P. Churchill 2/37, M. Olden 0/44, M. Wrigley 2/42, G. Barrett 2/9. 1st innings Korumburra P. Churchill c. D. Johnston b. S. Niven ............................... 15 A. Brinksma lbw. b. B. Young ................................ 7 G. Barrett b. B. Young ................ 24 M. Olden c. D. Johnston b. W. Paterson............................ 9 R. Francis b. J. Johnston ............... 5 T. Morrison c. M. Lee b. D. Johnston.......................... 14 J. Petrie c. W. Paterson b. D. Johnston.......................... 17 M. Wrigley lbw. b. D. Johnston.......................... 52 D. Telfer n.o................................. 18 K. Cosson n.o. ............................... 4 Extras.......................................... 13 Total ................................8/179 (cc) Bowling: B. Young 0/15, S. Niven 1/20, R. Young 2/12, W. Paterson 1/29, D. Johnston 2/26, J. Johnston 2/69.

Skilling tomorrow’s test cricketers CRICKET Victoria is running a not for profit coaching clinic on Monday, January 25 and Tuesday, January 26.

The clinic will be run under Cricket Victoria and Gippsland Cricket League banners. For two full (not half) days the cost of the clinic targeting eight to 16 year olds is $65. All coaches will have Cricket Australia coaching accreditation (no university students) and the clinic will feature video analysis; coaching of batting, bowling (pace and spin), fielding (the fielding coach is from Baseball Victoria) and wicket keeping; fun minor games; match tactics; and leadership skills. Lunch and drinks will be provided on both days. Places are limited and registration is on a first come, first serve basis. The venue is the Leongatha Primary School oval, the home of Town Cricket Club. Fliers will arrive in schools and clubs this week. For more information contact Rob Wood, Cricket Victoria’s regional cricket manager on 5662 5293 or 0408 820 582

Gippsland Cricket League Continued from page 60. LEONGATHA & DISTRICT def by TRARALGON & DISTRICT 1st innings Traralgon & District B. Julin c. D. Lunn b. L. Rankin............................0 J. MacFarlane c. D. Lunn b. K. Rotthier..........................0 J. Gilmore n.o...........................81 B. Wadlan c. K. Rotthier b. L. Rankin..........................33 T. Fitch c. C. Keerthisinghe b. T. Wightman .....................34 B. Knowles c. C. Savage b. C. Keerthisinghe ..............32 J. Dewell b. K. Rotthier .............6 J. Pryde c&b. K. Rotthier ...........0

M. Rawson r.o. ...........................9 D. Embleton n.o. ........................7 Extras ......................................20 Total .............................8/222 (cc) Bowling: L. Rankin 2/37, K. Rotthier 3/48, M. Weerasinghe Silva 0/21, Z. Price 0/8, C. Savage 0/19, C. Keerthisinghe 1/44, T. Wightman 1/43. 1st innings Leongatha & District M. Clark c. T. Fitch b. D. Embleton .....................10 J. Van Rooye c. M. Rawson b. R. Whelpdale....................21 D. Salmon c. J. Dewell b. B. Wadlan .........................17 S. Graham c. D. Embleton b. B. Wadlan ......................... 11

M. Weerasinghe Silva c. T. Fitch b. N. Campbell .....................25 C. Savage c. D. Embleton b. R. Whelpdale......................2 D. Lunn c. M. Rawson b. B. Knowles.......................59 K. Rotthier lbw. b. J. Dewell ....16 T. Wightman c. T. Fitch b. B. Knowles.......................18 C. Keerthisinghe b. B. Knowles.........................1 Z. Price n.o. ................................1 L. Rankin n.o..............................0 Extras ......................................31 Total ..................................10/212 Bowling: B. Knowles 3/34, D. Embleton 2/36, J. Dewell 1/27, R. Whelpdale 2/49, B. Wadlan 2/36, N. Campbell 0/22.

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thestar.com.au • LDCA B Grade Division One

Teams do battle in close matches INVERLOCH ran home with a win after a close shave against MDU.

With a narrow 6/197 to MDU’s 190, Inverloch held on to the match with a tight grasp. Starting strongly, Inverloch’s opening batsman Trent Luckhurst set the standard with 101 runs. Two wickets from MDU’s Cameron Olden reminded Inverloch not to get too comfortable. MDU’s opening batsman Steven Smith also started strongly but was not enough to match Inverloch; he made 58 runs. Three wickets from Inverloch’s Elijah Cousins declared Inverloch deserved the win. Town took out a win against Nerrena in another close battle. Opening batsmen Zack Trease and Scott Browne each made more than 40 runs and helped Town feel secure with a total score of 7/158 by the end of the innings. Tom Davison took three wickets and two catches to keep Nerrena in the game before going to bat. Though Nerrena’s Joel Renden made an impressive 62 runs, Town kept its nose out in front and kept Nerrena to 5/152.

Alister Fixter was the leading bowler for Town, taking two wickets from Nerrena. Koonwarra L/RSL were comfortably beaten by ladder leaders OMK. Daniel Baker was the standout batsman for Koonwarra L/RSL, making 38 runs. Callum Moscript and Matthew Boswell also performed well, each making more than 20 runs each. Four wickets from Thomas Eustace slowed Koonwarra L/RSL’s scoring flow, leaving the underdog team to finish of its innings with a total of 138. Kris Kerr’s 54 runs and 41 runs from Cameron Chasemore allowed OMK to gain comfortable ground and finish the innings well ahead of time with 3/154. Matthew Boswell, Callum Sherriff and Joe Nichols each took a wicket to keep Koonwarra L/RSL right in the game. A low scoring game was played out between Wonthaggi Workmens and Phillip Island, with Workmens leaving Wonthaggi’s McMahon Reserve victorious. Phillip Island opened the game, and Liam Keating and Ben Quirk were the standout batsmen, each making 13 runs. They were all out for 67 after 33.2 overs.

Workmens’ bowlers Jakeb Thomas, Lochlan McLean, Bryce Evans and Rob Geyer each stole two wickets. The Workmens then stepped up to bat, and after 16 overs they had won the game. Daniel Turton and Alex Geyer batted their team to victory and were not out by the time the game had been won. MDU def by INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch T. Luckhurst b. P. Vine ...........101 J. Belli c. C. Olden b. T. Zukovskis .....................28 N. Brayley c. C. Harris b. C. Olden ...........................26 W. Williams c. T. Sinclair b. C. Olden .............................1 T. Thornby r.o.............................4 S. Fitzgibbon n.o. .......................3 J. Bowring c. S. Arnup b. S. McRae ............................3 S. Hayes n.o. ..............................2 Extras ......................................29 Total .............................6/197 (cc) Bowling: P. Vine 1/33, C. Harris 0/18, T. Zukovskis 1/20, S. McRae 1/23, S. Riley 0/36, S. Arnup 0/35, C. Olden 2/27. 1st innings MDU S. Smith lbw. b. T. Luckhurst .....................58 W. Prosser c. T. Thornby b. E. Cousins ........................30 P. Vine c. S. Fitzgibbon b. E. Cousins ..........................8 C. Harris c. M. Goldsmith b. E. Cousins ..........................0 S, Arnup b. W. Williams.............7 S. McRae r.o...............................9 T. Zukovskis c. S. Fitzgibbon b. S. Hayes ...........................28

T. Sinclair r.o. .............................1 S. Riley b. S. Hayes ...................6 J. Brown n.o. ..............................0 Extras ......................................43 Total .......................................190 Bowling: S. Fitzgibbon 0/18, W. Williams 1/18, E. Cousins 3/32, S. Hayes 2/18, J. Bowring 0/20, A. Mujtaba 0/37, J. Belli 0/21, T. Luckhurst 1/16. NERRENA def by TOWN 1st innings Town Z. Trease c. T. Davison b. J. Hoy ...............................40 S. Browne c. J. Renden b. J. Hoy ...............................44 J. Schelling c. J. Renden b. J. Hoy .................................4 A. Fixter c&b. T. Davison ........28 J. Hume c. S. Lester b. T. Davison ........................18 I. Hanks n.o. ...............................4 W. Turner b. T. Davison .............1 S. Clark r.o. ................................1 B. Berry n.o. ...............................1 Extras ......................................17 Total .............................7/158 (cc) Bowling: T. Davison 3/25, N. Trotto 0/29, J. Hoy 1/45, J. Hoy 2/19, N. Battersby 0/35. 1st innings Nerrena W. Telfer lbw. b. A. Fixter ..........6 A. Harrison lbw. b. W. Turner ....0 S. Lester c. J. Schelling b. Z. Trease...........................35 J. Renden n.o. ...........................62 C. Baudinette c. B. Berry b. A. Fixter .............................6 J. Hoy stp. J. Schelling b. S. Browne.........................26 J. Hoy n.o. ..................................6 Extras ...................................... 11 Total ....................................5/152 Bowling: W. Turner 1/6, B. Berry 0/12, Z. Trease 1/40, S. Clark 0/9, A. Fixter 2/28, N. Lovie 0/32, S. Browne 1/22.

WON WORKMENS d PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island A. Finlayson b. J. Thomas..........0 L. Keating c. B. Evans b. C. Rigby ...........................13 J. Keating c. L. McLean b. A. Geyer .............................7 C. Epifano c. D. Turton b. J. Thomas ...........................3 T. Hornsby c. B. Evans b. L. McLean ..........................4 M. Wright stp. b. B. Evans ....... 11 J. Cox b. L. McLean...................9 B. Quirk b. R. Geyer ................13 J. Taylow c. A. Geyer b. B. Evans .............................0 S. Cox b. B. Evans b. R. Geyer .............................3 C. Andrews n.o...........................0 Extras ........................................4 Total .........................................67 Bowling: J. Thomas 2/8, A. Geyer 1/18, S. Coldebella 0/5, C. Rigby 1/15, L. McLean 2/15, B. Evans 2/3, R. Geyer 2/3. 1st innings Won Workmens D. Turton n.o. ...........................52 A. Geyer n.o. ............................31 Extras ........................................5 Total ............................ 0/88 (dec) Bowling: J. Cox 0/13, M. Wright 0/17, B. Quirk 0/18, S. Cox 0/17, C. Andrews 0/23. KOONWARRA L/RSL def by OMK 1st innings Koonwarra L/RSL B. Moore c. L. Jones b. N. Cant .............................18 C. Moscript lbw. b. D. McMeekin ...................24 D. Baker c. D. Creed b. T. Eustace .........................38 J. Nichols lbw. b. D. McMeekin .....................0 C. Sherriff c. A. Busana b. T. Eustace .........................12 J. Rockall r.o. .............................2

M. Boswell c. T. Eustace b. A. Busana .........................23 S. Turner lbw. b. A. Busana .......0 B. Hastings b. T. Eustace ...........3 J. Hastings b. T. Eustace ............2 J. Geary n.o. ...............................0

Extras ......................................16 Total .......................................138 Bowling: N. Cant 1/21, R. White 0/23, D. McMeekin 2/33, M. Adams 0/18, T. Eustace 4/23, A. Busana 2/15.

Good times ahead: Koonwarra Leongatha/RSL’s Jake Rockall did not have a good day at the office when he was run out for two. More photos at www. mdphotos.net

• LDCA B Grade Division Two

Underdogs Imperials score a win AFTER last week’s loss against Glen Alvie, Imperials sought redemption.

However, the team was stepping up against top of the ladder Kilcunda Bass, and the Imperials were still trying to jump off the bottom. The challenge was set by Kilcunda Bass’ Paul Mohascy and Paul Palmer, who each made 41 runs. Lachlan Wright and Kristian Gray took out two wickets, proving the Imperials were in it to win. Kilcunda Bass finished its innings 7/138. Kristian Gray continued his excellent performance as he stepped up to bat, making 62 runs for the Imperials. Though Chris Elliott, Daniel Blackney and Paul Palmer performed well on the field, the Imperials’ determination won out. The Imperials ended its innings 3/170, ripping the win away from the ladder leaders. Wonthaggi Miners stomped on Glen Alvie following the clash on the weekend. Clint Honeysett refused

to go easy on the opposition, belting 116 runs and finishing the innings not out; the score rested on 6/206. Coming off a win last week, Barry Davidson took out four wickets in attempt to keep his team from being flattened. Glen Alvie batsman Alex Hamilton was the star for his side, making 25 runs. His top score, combined with that of his teammates, fell short of Miners’ ask and the final score after the innings was 100. Paul Hammer took out three wickets during Glen Alvie’s innings. Poowong Loch maintained its lead over Foster and secured another win. Geoff Birnie’s 32 runs, and several of his teammates making more than 20 runs, pushed Poowong Loch’s score to 7/164. Foster’s fielding was assisted by two wickets from Robert Lewis and two catches by Jake Chaseling. Opening batsman Ray Dower started Foster off on a positive note with 32 runs. The strong fielding by Poowong Loch’s Adam Sheedy could not be beaten

and Foster fell short and left the innings 5/126. Korumburra had the bye during this round. IMPERIALS d KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass B. Joseph r.o. ............................21 P. Mohascy r.o. .........................41 P. Palmer c. H. Marshall b. K. Gray.............................41 C. Elliott c. S. Vagg b. T. McGrath .........................1 S. Tapscott c. P. McCaughan b. K. Gray...............................0 R. Gardiner n.o.........................15 D. Ferguson c. J. Ballagh b. L. Wright ............................1 R. Duff c&b. L. Wright ..............7 D. Blackney n.o..........................1 Extras ......................................10 Total .............................7/138 (cc) Bowling: L. Wright 2/17, P. McCaughan 0/14, J. Pykett 0/27, J. Ballagh 0/10, H. Marshall 0/20, K. Gray 1/34, T. McGrath 1/15. 1st innings Imperials A. Meyer c. R. Gardiner b. D. Blackney......................17 K. Gray b. C. Elliott .................62 S. Vagg c&b. P. Palmer ............24 D. McLean n.o. ........................20 P. McCaughan n.o. ...................31 Extras ......................................16 Total ....................................3/170 Bowling: C. Elliott 1/32, R. Duff 0/11, D. Blackney 1/22, S. Tapscott 0/47, P. Palmer 1/25, D. Ferguson 0/5, R. Duff 0/15, J. Bastwrous 0/7.

Country week trial and selection THE Leongatha Under 15’s played a trial game against Sale Maffra at Korumburra and we thank Korumburra for providing their facilities. Sale Maffra batted their 50 over’s for 199 runs. For Leongatha in a score of 127 Matty Allen 47, Mitch Hoober 17 and Brad Monson with 11 were the best. The return of Alex Geyer and Jack Hume from the Under16’s and Jacob Lamers from Under 18’s will help considerably with the team’s batting. The team of 13 for Country Week was selected after the game and will consist of Alex Geyer and Drew Herbert from Workmens, Jack Hume from Leongatha Town, Brad Monson

and Matty Allen Poowong Loch, Jacob Lamers OMK, Mitch Hoober, John Phillips and Cooper Cary from MDU, Darcy Kemp from Korumburra, Ryan Sparkes, Aiden Box from Inverloch and Tyler Pipicelli from Kilcunda Bass, The Under 14’s team is Jy Hull, Rohan Slade and Ben McRae from Glen Alvie, Blake Christopher, Keith Robinson and Josh Ryan from Phillip Island, Joel Brann, Joshua Schulz and Emmet Dempsey from Workmens, Ethan Lamers from OMK, William Walker and Aaron Bardwell from Poowong Loch, Darcy Hume from Leongatha Town and Josh Williams from Inverloch. Country week is from January 4 - 8 at Traralgon.

WON MINERS d GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Won Miners P. Hammer c. J. Thomas b. B. Davidson........................5 T. Nelson c. R. Bolding b. A. Hamilton ......................19 C. Honeysett n.o..................... 116 B. Andrighetto c. R. Slade b. J. Burke ............................27 D. Beesey b. B. Davidson ........12 D. Lambert c. A. Hamilton b. B. Davidson........................0 D. Jones c. R. Bolding b. B. Davidson........................4 J. Rumbold n.o. ..........................4 Extras ......................................19 Total .............................6/206 (cc) Bowling: B. Davidson 4/27, A. Hamilton 1/20, P. Palmer 0/22, J. Thomas 0/35, J. Hull 0/26, R. Slade 0/23, R. Bolding 0/33, J. Burke 1/17. 1st innings Glen Alvie I. Thorn lbw. b. J. Rumbold .....15 A. Hamilton c. D. Lambert b. J. Rumbold .......................25 F. Gheller c&b. P. Hammer ......14 J. Burke c. J. Rumbold b. D. Beesey ......................... 11

VCCL Under 21 final GIPPSLAND Pride batted first in the Under 21 final against Barwon in Geelong on Dec 13. Tatterson and Membrey opened but disaster struck when Membrey was run out on the third ball with out facing a delivery. We sank as far as six down for a little over 120 until solid contributions helped the side to 179 off the 50 overs. Barwon lost a couple of early wickets but a solid partnership took the score to 2 for 120 odd before the Gippsland side fought back to have Barwon seven down when they passed us in the 49th over. A Couple of dropped catches and two run outs probably decided the match. Tom Wyatt 0 /27 (7) and Ben Foon one wicket bowled well for Gippsland. It was a great effort to make the State Final.

R. Slade c. A. Honeysett b. P. Hammer ..........................5 R. Slade b. P. Hammer ...............3 B. Davidson b. D. Lambert ......14 J. Hull r.o. ...................................6 R. Bolding lbw. b. D. Lambert ...0 P. Palmer c. D. Lambert b. S. Ivekovic .........................0 J. Thomas n.o. ............................0 Extras ........................................7 Total .......................................100 Bowling: D. Jones 0/25, D. Beesey 1/19, J. Rumbold 2/19, P. Owen 0/16, P. Hammer 3/18, D. Lambert 2/0, S. Ivekovic 1/0. POOWONG-LOCH d FOSTER 1st innings Poowong-Loch A. Sheedy c. H. Buckland b. J. Chaseling ......................24 B. Hall b. J. Flanders..................6 G. Birnie c. J. Chaseling b. R. Lewis ...........................32 L. Miller c. J. Chaseling

b. R. Lewis .............................9 N. Allen c. D. Walker b. G. Tanner ............................5 J. Patullo b. L. Buckland ............7 J. Knox n.o. ..............................24 C. Knox c. D. Hateley b. D. Walker .........................22 B. Nicholls n.o. ..........................7 Extras ......................................28 Total .............................7/164 (cc) Bowling: D. Walker 1/41, J. Flanders 1/40, L. Buckland 1/17, J. Chaseling 1/17, R. Lewis 2/29, G. Tanner 1/11. 1st innings Foster R. Dower b. G. Birnie ..............32 J. Chaseling c. J. Patullo b. N. Allen ............................28 H. Buckland lbw. b. A. Sheedy .........................25 D. Hateley b. A. Sheedy .............7 R. Lewis b. A. Sheedy..............13 A. Starret n.o. .............................3 D. Walker n.o. ............................5 Extras ......................................13

Total .............................5/126 (cc) Bowling: L. Miller 0/14, J. Patullo 0/14, N. Allen 1/21, G. Birnie 1/23, C. Knox 0/24, B. Hall 0/17, A. Sheedy 3/7.

LDCA Under 16 results West Zone Wonthaggi Workmens 197 defeated Phillip Island 103. Inverloch 106 lost to Kilcunda Bass 108. Poowong Loch 8 for 144 defeated Glen Alvie 104.

East Zone MDU 9 for 133 defeated Koonwarra RSL 8 for 129. Korumburra 1 for 173 defeated Nerrena 86. Town/ Imperials Bye.

• LDCA Under 18s versus Traralgon

Under 18s get a win LEONGATHA batted first with Sam Farrington 0 and Jack Keating 6 opening. Tim Sauvarin 38 and Connor Epifano 33 added 63 for the third wicket on a pitch that tended to hold up. Todd Smith 9, Tom Officer 6, Liam Miller 8, Adam Busana 1, Nic Battersby 8, Jesse Patullo not out 8 and Jacob Lamers not out 2 brought the score to a competitive 132 (50). Todd Smith got the early breakthrough and then Tim Sauvarin chipped in with a caught

and bowled but a couple of steady partnerships by Traralgon’s Little 40, Quigley 20 and Flanigan 34 steadied their ship. A concerted effort by Tim Sauvarin, Todd Smith and Tom Officer dismissed Traralgon for 130 off 48.3 overs. It was a great win for the boys after a tough game against Warragul previously. The team plays Bairnsdale at Korumburra on January 17 and will be trying to make it two games on end.

• LDCA Under 16s versus Bairnsdale

16s looking good for final JYE Celebrine and Koby Brann opened the batting. Leongatha lost Jye for two with the score on 24. Then Ben Perry joined Koby and they added 226 for the second wicket; Koby 145 off 125 balls and Ben 100 off 123 balls. A tremendous effort by Koby and Ben who have a very bright future in cricket. Congratulations to the boys on their centuries in a great partnership which is probably a record for LDCA Under 16’s.

The score after 50 overs was 4 for 330. Bairnsdale was dismissed for 90 off 21.5 overs. The destroyers were Brett Thorson 4/19 (6), Alex Geyer 1/19, Elijah Cousins 3/15 and Jack Hume 2/8. This win and Sale Maffra’s defeat should get the team into the final in early February on percentage. The other good news Koby finished highest run scorer and Elijah the highest wicket taker in the Gippsland under 16 competitions.

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• A Grade Division 1

Imperials still hunting for first win OMK retains a stronghold at the top level of the competition.

At the bottom of the competition Imperials was still looking for its first win of the season as it took on second placed Inverloch and came heart-stoppingly close to that landmark victory. OMK continued to demonstrate its supremacy this round with a strong win over Korumburra, fifth on the eight team table. With five bowlers taking wickets Diggers dismissed Cobras in 29 overs for 103 runs. Cobras’ opening batsman Pierre Dunlevie was run out for a duck with the score on one and by the time eight runs were on the board another two wickets had fallen. A period of stability then saw the score rise to 41 without another wicket falling but when it did, so did the middle order and the score had slumped to a worrying 6/48. Daniel Salmon proved his worth at the top with 22 and now, batting at number seven it was Luke Zanchetta who was able to hang in at the crease and began to lend the score some respect. Zanchetta ended making 37 runs; that’s like a century when eight of your team’s men have failed to reach 10 runs and five of that eight walked from the crease without a run against their name. The highlight of the Diggers’ innings was a 94 to James Wilson. He was not out after the Diggers’ requisite 40

overs were balled and the team had reached 7/217. Inverloch needed only four batsmen to reach its well placed first innings position of 4/182 and that against the competition’s bottom team, Imperials. Walter Taberner made 31, Brett Debono 42, Tom McQualter 43 and Kit Rotthier 24 not out. Mark Lafferty with 2/28 (6) was the best of the Imp’s bowlers. The outcome of the match might have been different if Inverloch hadn’t had 39 extras added to its first innings total because the Imps fell just two runs short of victory. The English import, Sam Graham, now opening the batting for the Imps is really starting to make a difference for the team. He contributed 47 runs to his team’s total and is getting more used to what he describes as the bouncier Australian wickets. Troy Williams had the second highest score of 31. Ryan Thomas took 3/25. It was smooth sailing for Workmens against Phillip Island. The Sharks 6/195 was well within Workmen’s grasp with a solid middle order performance. Mitchell Thomas with 84 and Ryan Thomas with 74 not only steadied the ship which had been 2/23 but were the rudders that held the course for victory and achieved it in the 36th over when it reached 4/198. It had been looking

U. Weerasinghe 2/20, A. Hickey 0/23. 1st innings Town M. Weerasinghe Silva lbw. b. C. Savage .........................27 S. Fixter c. D. Baldi b. T. Wightman .....................38 A. Ratnaike c. D. Symmons b. C. Savage ...........................7 U. Weerasinghe n.o. .................60 J. Burge c. M. Clark b. T. Wightman .......................4 N. Johnston n.o. .......................10 Extras ......................................12 Total ....................................4/158 Bowling: R. Joy 0/35, J. Trease 0/48, C. Savage 2/28, R. Clark 0/17, T. Wightman 2/26.

Scorpions bite: Dave Baldi with a batting average of 27.59 was out cheaply for 10 for Nerrena as Town got up for a win. More photos at www.mdphotos.net positive for Phillip Island earlier on as the first team to bat. Both openers had the Sharks away to the kind of start they would have been willing themselves to with Lachlan Cleeland 85 and Charith Keerthisinghe 38. Coming in third Theekshana Hettiarachchi added 32 runs but thereafter the batting fell apart. Town moved ahead of Phillip Island with a victory over now fourth placed Nerrena (which – conversely – slipped a position). Nerrena struggled against the strong Town bowling outfit. Matt Borschmann took 3/22 (8) and was joined by Madura Weerasinghe Silva with 2/28 (8) and Udara Weerasinghe 2/20

(8) as the multiple wicket takers. The other overseas player, Amila Ratnaike, took 1/36 (8). Nerrena finished 8/151 from its 40 overs (25 of the total were extras). Town took 32 overs to claim victory. Once again it was Madura Weerasinghe opening with 27 and Steven Fixter with 38 at the other end who led the way home. Udara Weerasinghe sealed the victory with a 60 run not out innings. Chris Savage and Tim Wightman were the best of Nerrena’s bowlers. This weekend the Imperials will give victory another bash against OMK and Town will continue its climb up the ladder if it can beat Korumburra.

Given the two teams are adjacent on the ladder, the match between Inverloch and Workmens should be the match to watch.

A Grade - Division 1 TOWN d NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena M. Clark c. L. Smith b. M. Borschman ....................5 C. Savage c. L. Smith b. M. Borschman ....................0 L. Roberts c. N. Johnston b. M. Borschman ....................0 D. Baldi c. N. Johnston b. M. Weerasinghe Silva ......10 D. Symmons c. L. Smith b. U. Weerasinghe ................25 P. Matheson c. M. Weerasinghe Silva b. U. Weerasinghe ................14 T. Wightman stp. L. Smith b. M. Weerasinghe Silva ......42 R. Clark lbw. b. A. Ratnaike ......6 C. Salmon n.o...........................22 R. Joy n.o. ..................................2 Extras ......................................25 Total .............................8/151 (cc) Bowling: A. Ratnaike 1/36, M. Borschman 3/22, J. Burge 0/17, M. Weerasinghe Silva 2/28,

INVERLOCH d IMPERIALS 1st innings Inverloch W. Taberner c. M. Lafferty b. J. Ginnane ........................31 B. Debono c. S. Graham b. Z. Price .............................42 T. McQualter c. L. Rogers b. M. Lafferty .......................43 K. Rotthier n.o..........................24 D. Mathews b. M. Lafferty ........2 C. Tait n.o. ..................................1 Extras ......................................39 Total .............................4/182 (cc) Bowling: Z. Price 1/26, T. Sauvarin 0/36, M. Lafferty 2/28, R. McLennan 0/16, L. Rogers 0/36, J. Ginnane 1/27. 1st innings Imperials S. Graham c. L. Rankin b. R. Thomas ........................47 M. Lafferty b. R. Thomas ..........7 L. Rogers c. C. Tait b. T. McQualter ....................18 G. Sauvarin lbw. b. W. Rankin.........................14 D. Lunn b. R. Thomas ..............14 J. Ginnane b. L. Rankin .............6 T. Williams n.o. ........................31 T. Sauvarin b. K. Rotthier ........ 11 R. McLennan r.o. .......................5 D. Ginnane n.o. ..........................1 Extras ......................................27 Total ....................................8/181 Bowling: R. Thomas 3/25, K. Rotthier 1/31, T. McQualter 1/42, L. Rankin 1/29, L. Anderson 0/18, W. Rankin 1/31. PHILLIP ISLAND def by WON WORKMENS 1st innings Phillip Island L. Cleeland c&b. J. Sheerin .....85 C. Keerthisinghe r.o. ................38 T. Hettiarachchi c. S. Huitema b. J. Sheerin ..........................32 B. Johnston c. K. Brann b. R. Thomas ..........................0 J. Black hit wckt. b. R. Thomas ..........................5 M. Young c. B. Osborne b. J. Sheerin ............................9

S. Boyack n.o. ............................7 B. Insall n.o. ...............................5 Extras ......................................14 Total .............................6/195 (cc) Bowling: S. Williams 0/24, Z. Macdermid 0/29, R. Thomas 2/41, M. McCall 0/20, T. Hooper 0/22, J. Sheerin 3/26, M. Thomas 0/24. 1st innings Won Workmens J. Sheerin lbw. b. S. Boyack.......7 S. Huitema r.o. ...........................0 M. Thomas c. B. Insall b. M. Young..........................84 R. Thomas b. C. Keerthisinghe ..............74 G. Britt n.o. ..............................13 K. Brann n.o. ..............................9 Extras ......................................12 Total ....................................4/198 Bowling: T. Officer 0/30, S. Boyack 1/36, G. Odgers 0/29, A. Thomas 0/29, C. Keerthisinghe 1/34, M. Young 1/40. OMK d KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra D. Salmon c. J. Van Rooye b. J. Cochrane.......................22 P. Dunlevie r.o. ...........................0 K. Rigby b. A. Jenkins ...............0 S. Dole c. J. Van Rooye b. A. Jenkins ...........................0 I. Osman r.o. .............................10 K. Dorman stp. A. Rose b. S. Jenkins ...........................0 L. Zanchetta b. B. Wyatt ..........37 J. Cook c. J. Wilson b. S. Jenkins ...........................7 D. Scott lbw. b. B. Wyatt............5 T. Gray n.o. ................................3 A. Meade lbw. b. P. Dell ............0 Extras ......................................19 Total .......................................103 Bowling: A. Jenkins 2/20, P. Dell 1/6, J. Cochrane 1/20, S. Jenkins 2/33, B. Wyatt 2/22. 1st innings OMK N. Creed c. D. Scott b. K. Dorman........................28 J. Van Rooye c. A. Meade b. S. Dole..............................16 J. Wilson n.o. ............................94 A. Miller c. D. Salmon b. L. Zanchetta .......................4 T. Wyatt c. L. Zanchetta b. T. Gray .............................28 J. Cochrane stp. D. Salmon b. T. Gray ...............................9 A. Rose b. K. Dorman..............12 P. Dell b. K. Dorman ..................0 B. Wyatt n.o. ..............................2 Extras ......................................24 Total .............................7/217 (cc) Bowling: L. Zanchetta 1/32, A. Meade 0/59, S. Dole 1/15, K. Dorman 3/36, T. Gray 2/38, D. Scott 0/9, K. Rigby 0/12.

• A Grade Division 2

Demons lead the pack MDU is 18 points ahead of its nearest rival, Miners, on the table and Glen Alvie was the unlucky club, sitting as it is on the bottom of the ladder without a win, to be pitted against it.

The match was played on reasonably neutral territory at the Butch West Oval in Wonthaggi where MDU won the toss and elected to bat. It still had a wicket intact as its innings ended 9/196. Michael Patching was on 11 and Luke Mercer on 9 not out. Michael Olden had been its compatriots top run maker with 38. Dean Williams and Ben McRae each took three wickets for Glen Alvie. McRae was only with the ball for three overs but was on a very deep purple patch ending with 3/11. Glen Alvie’s innings was a disaster with only one wicket offering any hope; Peter Roberts who opened the batting lasted almost to the end of the innings with 19 runs to his name. The next highest score was six and the last three wickets of

the innings fell without the addition of a run. Glen Alvie was all out for 54 runs in the fortieth over. Luke Mercer took 3/9 (8), Nick Eddy 2/7 (5.2) and Mark Cantwell 2/18 (5). The Miners and Kilcunda/ Bass are evenly matched alongside each on the ladder and the result of the game reflected it. Miners finished with the points but Killy/Bass was breathing down its neck right to the end of the match and fell short by only five runs with six wickets intact. The match featured a number of solid batting performances but the best were Killy/ Bass’s Ashley Oats 80 and Andrew Donohue 94. Wonthaggi’s Cameron Thomas made 58. Not only was Andrew Donohue the top run maker of the match but took three wickets as well. In another close match Koonwarra L/RSL held out against Poowong Loch which had set it 146 runs. It took 39 overs but make it Koony did and with wickets in hand at 4/159. The top run makers for the match were Koony’s Ben Perry with 40 and Poowong Loch’s Wilson Pollock with 39. Foster had a bye and faces

Miners hoping to win its second game for the season this weekend. The ladder leader MDU is visited by Koonwarra Leongatha/RSL while Poowong Loch and Kilcunda/Bass will prove their mettle at the Loch Recreation Reserve.

A Grade - Division 2 KOONWARRA L/RSL d POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Poowong-Loch K. Miller b. N. Liyanage............. 21 W. Pollock b. N. Liyanage.......... 39 R. Attenborough c. J. Hughes b. K. Thorne ............................ 25 T. Allen c. J. Moore b. K. Thorne .............................. 6 M. Hancock b. N. Arnup ............ 15 A. Fisher b. N. Arnup.................. 15 B. Monson b. K. Thorne ............... 6 J. Patullo b. B. Perry ..................... 3 M. Loader b. J. Kennedy .............. 0 A. Bardwell n.o. ............................ 2 M. Allen n.o................................... 8 Extras.......................................... 16 Total ................................9/156 (cc) Bowling: J. Kennedy 1/20, N.Arnup 2/36, N. Liyanage 2/24, A. Rockall 0/12, B. Perry 1/32, K. Thorne 3/26. 1st innings Koonwarra L/RSL S. Hughes c. K. Miller b. A. Fisher .............................. 27 L. Enter c. A. Fisher b. M. Loader .............................. 0 B. Perry lbw. b. M. Hancock ...... 40 N. Liyanage b. M. Hancock ....... 27 J. Hughes n.o. .............................. 25 A. Rockall n.o. ............................ 21 Extras...................................... 19

Total .......................................4/159 Bowling: M. Hancock 2/26, M. Loader 1/14, A. Fisher 1/41, W. Pollock 0/23, M. Allen 0/40, J. Patullo 0/14. GLEN ALVIE def by MDU 1st innings MDU M. Olden c. P. Roberts b. D. Williams ......................... 29 M. Martin b. T. Tack ................... 16 G. Webster b. D. Williams .......... 32 N. Eddy lbw. b. D. Williams......... 4 C. Hoober b. A. McBride ............. 0 J. Sinclair c. W. Luke b. b. McRae ............................. 19 M. Olden c. D. Tiziani b. B. McRae............................. 38 M. Kewming c. W. Luke b. B. McRae............................... 7 L. Mercer n.o. ................................ 8 M. Cantwell c. J. Tiziani b. A. McBride ............................ 2 M. Patching n.o. .......................... 11 Extras.......................................... 20 Total ................................9/186 (cc) Bowling: D. Gilbert 0/29, T. Tack 1/31, W. Luke 0/27, D. Williams 3/30, A. McBride 2/17, L. McRae 0/19, S. Watson 0/18, B. McRae 3/11. 1st innings Glen Alvie P. Roberts c. M. Martin b. M. Olden.............................. 19 T. Tack lbw. b. M. Cantwell.......... 4 J. Tiziani c. M. Martin b. M. Cantwell........................... 4 W. Luke c. L. Mercer b. M. Patching ........................... 2 L. McRae c. M. Kewming b. L. Meercer ............................. 0 D. Gilbert b. L. Mercer ................. 0 D. Tiziani b. L. Mercer ................. 4 A. McBride lbw. b. N. Eddy......... 6 S. Watson c. N. Eddy b. M. Kewming ......................... 3

B. McRae lbw. b. N. Eddy............ 2 D. Williams n.o. ............................ 0 Extras.......................................... 10 Total ............................................ 54 Bowling: M. Cantwell 2/18, M. Patching 1/6, L. Mercer 3/9, M. Kewming 1/11, M. Olden 1/3, N. Eddy 2/7. KILCUNDA-BASS def by WON MINERS 1st innings Won Miners G. Kent c. A. Oats b. T. Smith ............................... 10 J. Andrighetto c. A. Oats b. S. Leman.............................. 30 D. Loos c. J. Bastwrous b. J. Mahood ............................ 27 C. Thomas c. D. Pipicelli b. A. Donohue ......................... 58 J. O’Reilly c. J. Bastwrous b. A. Donohue ......................... 45 J. Honeysett stp. A. Oats b. A. Donohue ......................... 21 R. Birkett n.o. ................................ 2 J. Nelson n.o. ................................. 1 Extras............................................ 8 Total ................................6/202 (cc) Bowling: T. Smith 1/39, J. Mahood 1/33, D. Pipicelli 0/30, D. Bettles 0/17, S. Leman 1/32, A. Donohue 3/49. 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass S. Oates lbw. b. R. Birkett ............ 6 A. Oats b. R. Birkett.................... 80 A. Donohue c. J. Reilly b. J. Loos.................................. 94 J. Bastwrous b. J. Loos ............... 13 J. Tregear n.o. ................................ 0 Extras............................................ 5 Total .......................................4/198 Bowling: R. Birkett 2/31, J. Loos 2/31, J. Piasente 0/33, J. Nelson 0/20, A. Hall 0/33, D. Loos 0/48.

A great start: Koonwarra Leongatha/RSL’s Adam Rockwall made his A Grade debut with a promising 21 not out. It was a game that came down to the wire and Rockall was in the middle where he batted at numer six, to hit the winning runs.

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Overseas talent spices up cricket By Stuart Biggins MEETING four years ago, the Leongatha and District Cricket Association (LDCA) recognised the value to clubs in the competition having overseas players.

Association secretary, Gary Adams said, “We like to see good cricketers in our competitions.” There are currently seven overseas players who have been recruited to play by five of the association’s clubs. Four of them are from Sri Lanka while three are from England. Interest in players from overseas varies from club to club. Town president Jareth Hume said, “Their value to the club far outweighs the expense.” “They make an enormous contribution on the ground but the work they do with our juniors is the biggest contribution. “They are very popular with our juniors.” Town’s Madura Weerasinghe Silva, from Sri Lanka, is a familiar face at school clinics and junior carnivals in the district and helps Rob Wood, the Gippsland manager of Cricket Victoria, to run the junior cricket development program. The Sri Lankan nominates his involvement in the development of junior cricketers as one of the big positives of his role as a cricketer in the LDCA. “Being able to share my experience with the juniors is one of the highlights of my time here,” Weerasinghe Silva said. At the other end of the spectrum you have the president of the Korumburra Cricket Club, the Cobras, Allan Summer-

field who expressed the club’s lack of interest in having overseas cricketers on board preferring to ‘grown our own.’ Mr Summerfield said the club (which has recruited from overseas in the past) has made a conscious decision to nurture its young players and cited the club’s Division One 11 as a group of players who have taken to the field together for seven years and know each other’s games well. Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club has never recruited from overseas and while the club president said it wasn’t ruled out and that having overseas players has been great for the competition, “We have always had good juniors and will go on for the next few years promoting them.” The Imperials have recruited two players from the UK this season, Sam Graham and Dan Lunn. The Imperials paid an agency in the UK $500 for finding players with the specifications the club was looking for. The club receives resumes of players available and can see statistics on the internet. Imperials president, Kristian Gray, said it costs the club next to ‘nothing’ to bring in overseas players. “We don’t pay for their flights and we don’t pay for them to be here. The club provides a car and helps them to find work.” Mr Gray said we are struggling to field two sides; they are not taking anyone’s place on the team. “It is difficult to recruit from outside the association and the only other way to recruit is to steal from other clubs.” In a 139 match cricketing career Town’s Weeras-

Can bat, can bowl: Town’s Amila Ratnaike has become a strength of both Town’s batting and bowling performances. While the fortunes of the club’s A Grade Division 1 side are not the brightest at the moment, the Imperial’s Sam Graham argues overseas talent brings invaluable benefits to a team.

inghe Silva has taken 255 wickets and has an 18.62 bowling average. He played his first match for Town in October 2012. Five of his top 10 batting partnerships for Town have been with countryman Amila Ratnaike, the best of these a partnership of 165 in Round 11 of 2013 in a Division Two game against Kilcunda/Bass. Seven times he has taken five or more wickets in a match with his best 7/48 in Round Six of the 2013/2014 season in an A Grade game against Phillip Island. In that 30 over spell he also produced 10 maidens. Weerasinghe Silva returned home to his family who live just south of Colombo in April 2014 for six months. “I am single and miss my parents a lot so it was good to spend six months at home,” the 30 year old said. Weerasinghe played the 2010 season with the Devon County Cricket Club in England prior to coming to Australia. Between seasons with the LDCA he has played first class cricket in Darwin. It is an understatement to say Sri Lankans love their cricket. Galle Face Beach is a vast inner city beach and park in Colombo and on the weekend there is little room for any activities apart from cricket: hordes of families and friends out with bats and balls enact a cricketing extravaganza the equal of which you are unlikely to find anywhere else in the world. Weerasinghe Silva and his fellow country man at Town, Amila Ratnaike, played a couple of seasons of first class cricket in Sri Lanka prior to coming to

Australia. They share accommodation in Leongatha which is provided by the club. Ratnaike has played 48 matches for Town where he bats best in the middle order with a batting average of 52.95. Ratnaike has scored seven centuries and 11 times has bettered 50. With a highest score of 165 he has been dismissed for a duck only once. Ratnaike has been not out six times. Clubs are limited to having two non-resident cricketers playing in any given round including finals in any given season. A club will be able to replace an overseas player if they leave for any reason during the season. LDCA rules define an overseas player as a person from any country other than Australia/New Zealand who does not hold an Australian/New Zealand passport/birth certificate. A player born in any country other than Australia/New Zealand is eligible as a local player if they hold either of the following: student visa, permanent residency, long term work visa. Proof of such documentation must be presented to the LDCA at its request or if such a player is to become the third non–Australian/New Zealand player at any club and they will be playing in the same round as two other overseas players. Sam Graham, a 22 year old from Stoke on Trent between Birmingham and Manchester, is in his first year with the Imperials, one of two English cricketers the club has taken on this year. The other is Dan Lunn. Sam Graham has been opening the batting for the team but is only now be-

Strengthening ties: Imperials’ UK import, Sam Graham says the opportunity to play in Australia is one he has earned by playing at a high level in the UK. He says his experience brings new ideas to the Imperials and he will one day return to England a more experienced player than if he had simply stayed at home.

Giving back: Town’s Madura Weerasinghe Silva is a familiar face to youngsters at school clinics and junior cricket carnivals around the LDCA. Local cricket at the grass roots level is gaining a great benefit from his dedication to building talent. ginning to hit his straps. “I’m happier with my last couple of weeks and can hopefully build on the success I’ve begun to have.” As he said, “It takes a while to get used to the conditions. The wickets

are bouncier than we are used to back home.” Graham says it is good for clubs to have the influence of players from other countries and is a positive experience for both parties. “We bring a different experience of the way

cricket is played back home. It’s refreshing to have new ideas. “I played to a high standard back home; I wouldn’t have been given the opportunity to come and play in Australia otherwise.

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Leongatha’s run chase falls short A BOLD bid by Leongatha to keep its Gippsland Cricket League hopes alive fell just 10 runs short on Sunday at Scorpion Park, Leongatha.

After having recently beaten Warragul and prior to that drawing against the top side Sale/Maffra, Leongatha needed to beat second placed Traralgon to stay in the running for the final. However despite a determined run chase Leongatha was all out for 212 in the final and 50th over, defeated by Traralgon 8/222. Traralgon won the toss and batted on the turf wicket which was again offering plenty for the bats and bowlers. Traralgon crumbled early and was 2/3 with both openers out for ducks. However Traralgon keeper Jordan Gilmour steered the ship with 81 not out with the middle order showing plenty of support. Kit Rotthier performed well with the ball for the LDCA with 3/48 with Lewis Rankin taking 2/37. In the run chase plenty of the LDCA’s bats got starts however a number in the low teens and twenties could not go on with the job. In a good game for the keepers Dan Lunn stood up in the middle order with a fine 59; unfortunately the team came up just short. The next match is on Sunday, January 17 when Leongatha hosts Bairnsdale in the final round of the GCL season.

Hot work: Lewis Rankin sends one down for the LDCA on Sunday against Traralgon. He finished with 2/37. More photos at www.mdphotos.net

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