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Bike ride bonanza by Brad Lester THE Mirboo North community continues to count the economic and tourism spin-offs of hosting the Great Victorian Bike Ride last week. Up to 5000 people moved into town on Friday night, spending thousands of dollars with local businesses and community groups. More than 3500 riders and volunteers are expected to return to visit South Gippsland in the next 12 months. Restaurants and other shops reported the busiest trade in years, while town leaders say the local effort behind the festivities was reminiscent of the community spirit displayed after the 2009 bushfires. Riders and volunteers camped at the Walter J. Tuck Recreation Reserve on Friday night after travelling from Yarragon, before heading to San Remo on Saturday via Dumbalk, Meeniyan, Koonwarra and Inverloch. Heather Butler chaired the committee that oversaw the events staged by many community groups, creating a party-like atmosphere while showcasing the town’s lifestyle opportunities. “Everybody was just so happy to be in Mirboo North,” she said. “Our aim was not to make a lot of
money out of the bike riders. It was to ensure they had a good time and would come back to not just Mirboo North, but to South Gippsland.” Darren Allen, event manager with ride organisers Bicycle Network Victoria, said the reception offered by South Gippsland was “fantastic”. “Mirboo North was just beautiful. The ground (rec reserve) was just immaculate and although it poured with rain on Friday night, everyone left with a smile,” he said. “Koonwarra had the market on. Inverloch for lunch was great, with plenty having fish and chips. The foreshore was just a beautiful place to have lunch. The afternoon rest stop was at Dalyston and that was a great little base.” Mirboo North’s Baromi Park was a hub of activity, with Rotary holding an epicure market, vintage ambulances on show and live music. The Country Women’s Association’s Devonshire teas at Baromi senior citizens centre were popular. The season opening of Mirboo North Pool was brought forward a day for the ride and Ms Butler described the atmosphere there as “manic”. “It was just a bubbling sea of bodies. They would have had a couple of thousand people come through because almost all the school children were there and there were 1400 of them on the ride,” she said. Continued on page 16.
New York, New York
CARE to Dance held its annual dance concert on Friday and Saturday nights in Leongatha with the theme New York, New York.
A fantastic set kicked off a great night with everything from Hip Hop to the razzle dazzle of Broadway highlighted by eclectic dancing and movement. All dance movements were catered for including tap, jazz, ballet, and musical theatre. Lisa Pellin Dancers will hold its concert, featuring two shows, at the Wonthaggi Arts Centre on Sunday, December 16. Ella Lyons and Alexia Van Delft (above) are ready to perform at the concert at St Laurence’s, Leongatha.
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On the town: Inverloch cyclists Mark and Heather Withers were part of a thousands-strong contingent of riders who took up the Great Victorian Bike Ride challenge. The couple took a scheduled break at Koonwarra on Saturday morning.
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Anything Goes dominates WONTHAGGI Theatrical Group scooped the Gippsland Associated Theatre awards on Saturday. The company won 12
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ing the title. The awards were held at Maffra Memorial Hall, hosted by Maffra Dramatic Society. WTG won the following awards for Anything Goes: • most outstanding program (Oliver Stubbs); • most outstanding support actor-female (Emmi Latham for Erma); • most outstanding set design (Tad Hendry); • most outstanding choreographer (Bron Kalos); • most outstanding musical director (Kirk Skinner); • most outstanding lead actor-male (Will Hanley as Billy Crocker); • most outstanding lead actor-female (Sarah Kate Hanley as Reno Sweeney); • most outstanding director (Karen MilkinsHendry); and • most outstanding production – musical theatre. WTG also won most outstanding lead actorfemale with Bron Kalos’ performance as Meg in Secret Bridesmaids Business. That show won Michelle Dal Masetto the title of most outstanding director and was named most outstanding productiondrama/comedy. Lyric’s Morgan Anthony and Tom Barker
So proud: Bekk and Ben Anthony, with award winning daughter Morgan, and star actor Tom Barker with father David. Morgan and Tom starred in Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s Narnia. shared the award for most outstanding youth performance for their respective performances as Lucy and Edmund. James Cantwell was also nominated for his performances as Dwarf.
Lyric’s Peter McAlpine said Narnia was a great opportunity for young performers to experience the stage. “Due to the success of Narnia, Lyric decided that
we need to foster our young talent in the area, so this is one of the reasons why we are doing The Wizard of Oz for our major production in 2013,” he said. “Even though it has
20 kids in it, it also has 20 adults in it. This is where the kids can learn as well.” Mr McAlpine said the GAT awards encourage all aspects of theatre.
Hundreds dine for Sophie By Matt Dunn A FUNDRAISING lunch for Leongatha teen Sophie Harris has raised more than $10,000. Staged at Inverloch’s Inlet Hotel on Sunday by publican John “Hoots” McInnes and family friend Lisa Hogan, the lunch drew a crowd of about 250 people. Sophie has Osteosarcoma - a bone cancer that causes the uncontrollable growth of bone cells. It’s a condition prevalent in adolescents as they go through a large growth spurt. In Sophie’s case, the primary tumour was in the arm, with secondary tumours spreading to the lungs.
While Sophie was in hospital during the weekend and missed the lunch, father Tim said she was overwhelmed by the support of the local community. “It was a fantastic day, light and upbeat,” Tim said. “Sophie’s friends came out in force and they were the main demographic, but there were a lot of people who didn’t know Sophie who turned up too. We didn’t really have any expectations as to how many people would come, but the support we’ve been shown has been quite amazing. “There’s been a whole spectrum of people.” Tim said friend Hoots was an inspiration. “Hoots goes beyond just running a business.
Yet again he’s come to my rescue. He really does go well beyond the call of duty. The same can be said of Lisa Hogan, who helped to organise the event – making phone calls, putting up posters, helping out on the day,” he said. “Keeping the community together is fundamental to who Hoots is. In today’s society some people idolise famous people, like footballers,
but there are people in the community like Hoots and Lisa who deserve far more praise. They’d hate to hear me pumping up their tyres like this. “But they’ve been such a great support.” Tim also thanked the team from Stockdale and Leggo in Leongatha, who purchased a prized bottle of wine for auction on the day. Speaking at the lunch, a busy Hoots said the big crowd had ensured a
successful day. “It’s amazing. Absolutely amazing. But it really is a good cause. Tim’s a good friend and the Harris’ are a lovely family. People were asking to do something. No one really knew what to do,” he said. “Suppliers have really helped me by donating food. It’s a fabulous thing. We’ve raised money in the past for other causes, but this is something very local.”
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Healthy $1.74m surplus By Jane Ross GIPPSLAND Southern Health Service has an operating surplus of $1.74 million.
Whatsmore, the health service is putting $12m of its own money into the new $32m Leongatha Memorial Hospital. The rest has been provided by the State Government. The new facility is on track to be ready for occupation by October 2013, but the entire project won’t be finished until mid-2014. That’s because once staff and patients occupy the new hub, the old one will have to be pulled down and removed. Construction is going ahead at the rate of around $1.6m worth of expenditure every month. Present and past board members – including retired treasurer Ron Stanley, attended the health service’s 20th annual general meeting in St Andrew’s Uniting Church Hall, Leongatha, on Thursday afternoon. Michael Vincent of architects Vincent Chrisp was another guest. Board chair David Harvey told the gathering the hospital design
has been created to cater for any future expansion. He complimented staff for the way they have coped with being surrounded by a construction site and singled out CEO Gary Templeton and maintenance manager Mark Withers for their efforts. “We had a limit of $32.5m so there have had to be some compromises. What we’ve been able to achieve is remarkable.” The more so, Mr Harvey added later, given concerns during the drawn out days of a governmentcommissioned study into the health needs of the south coast area that pointed to Wonthaggicentric provision of services. The study resulted in a South Coast Health Plan. In his annual report, Mr Templeton said the plan is as important as the rebuilding of Leongatha hospital, in part because it highlights opportunities that can be achieved through cooperation. This will include the sharing of specialists and Mr Harvey said attracting them to the area will be greatly enhanced by the new facilities. There will be an increasing demand for high level aged care,
community and primary health as well as surgical and medical inpatient services. “If we are able to obtain funding and attract health workers to deliver the required services then the future for health services in our local area is very positive,” Mr Templeton reported. “Delivering the possibilities will be a challenge.” Mr Harvey said he remains concerned about the Australian economy and future government funding although “the grounds for optimism are extremely good”. He presented a health service governorship to past board chair Tracey Gibson, who stood down from the organisation this year. She was at the helm during the challenging Leongatha hospital redevelopment stage and Mr Harvey said later she played a strong part. “She was persistent and took the view it (the new hospital) was going to happen.” Members of the 25-year-old Lyrebird Auxiliary were made governors too (see separate article on page 6). The new hospital will be open for public tours some time soon.
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Rotary honour for Michael Malone The award honours his promotion of world understanding and peace through his work with the Leongatha Rotary Club. It was presented to Michael during the club’s charter dinner meeting by past president and past district chairman David Louden. The night also celebrated the start of the 60th year of Leongatha Rotary. Rotarians Col Byatt and Paul Beck noted many of Michael’s fine achievements, including his presidency of the
club in 2005. They said his fund raising efforts have been “enormous”. In 2003, Michael took part in the Ride to Conference raising $4000 for drug addiction programs. In 2009, he rode his bicycle across the Nullarbor and back to his Inverloch home, raising $19,000. He has also raised more than $30,000 for the Heart Springs Orphanage in Kenya and initiated the building of a dairy, an egg production business and the installation of a feed mill there. Michael, Col and Paul are now at the orphanage in Kenya, to help build the mill.
Fellow: Paul Beck (left) and Col Byatt (right) congratulate their Leongatha Rotary colleague Michael Malone on being named a Paul Harris Fellow.
“Michael is a driven individual, always willing to help others,” Col and Paul said at the Rotary night. He has been a leader of the youth exchange program as well as being involved in the group study exchange and supports the Bryn Hendry Foundation which aims to build 16 schools in developing countries. The foundation honours the memory of Bryn Hendry who took his own life at the age of 16. He was the grandson of Hugh Hendry of Korumburra. Michael has also been a strong supporter of Rotary Centenary House which offers affordable accommodation to patients and family being treated at the Latrobe Regional Hospital. He was presented with a Paul Harris Fellow certificate, pin and medallion and his younger daughter Lauren read a letter from the orphanage in Kenya, thanking him and congratulating him on his work. Mr Louden, a member of Rotary for 40 years, complimented the club on its work and fund raising, while past presidents Pat Higgins, Bob Leslie and Gary Gardiner spoke about their time with the club. Achievements mentioned included the establishment of Woorayl Lodge which Rotary still supports, a helipad at Leongatha Hospital, the ornamental pool outside South Gippsland Shire Council offices, support of a sick child and family and the setting up of the public toilet in Anderson Street.
Towering over Bair Street A 40 metre tall tower now looms over Leongatha.
Crews installed the SP AusNet Smart Meter tower last Wednesday, which can
be seen clearly from the Leongatha CBD and many other areas in the town. The tower which sits at the intersection of Young Street, Bair Street and Holt Street, is classified as essential infrastructure and was exempt from requiring council planning permission. This tower will allow Smart Meters in households and businesses to communicate directly with SP AusNet. This then gives bill payers the chance to monitor their energy usage and see the most valuable way to lower their bills. A spokesperson from SP AusNet told The Star that this location was the most effective. “The location was chosen as it has the best coverage, therefore eliminating the need for multiple poles,” they said.
Too tall?: the new SP AusNet Smart Meter in Leongatha’s skyline.
Well done: long-time Rotarian David Louden congratulates Leongatha Rotary Club president Nick Dudley on the club entering its 60th anniversary year.
Looking back: past Leongatha Rotary Club presidents Gary Gardiner, Phil Carter, Pat Higgins and Alan Hyde remember some of the club’s history.
Desal handover date looms By Jane Ross THE official handover date for the Wonthaggi desalination plant is due to take place just before Christmas. It will occur at reliability test finalisation and the date of that occurring is not yet definitive. Plant director Mike Jury said this on Friday morning at a small gathering to mark the closure
of the Thiess Degremont Community Information Centre in Murray Street. Since construction of the plant began in September 2009, the hub has welcomed nearly 15,000 visitors and hosted almost 200 presentations to community and school groups. Mike has been with the plant “since day one with the construction guys”. Over the past couple of years he’s been concentrating on finding the right staff to run it. With-
out a pool of desalinationready people to draw on in Australia, he’s had to find those with the right credentials and train them. Including Mike, a staff of 52 will operate the plant. He’s come to the plant director’s role from one as chief operations officer for Degremont Australia and New Zealand. “I spent my life in aeroplanes and waiting in Qantas lounges around Australia,” he sighed.
Winding down: farewelling the desalination community information centre on Friday morning are plant director Mike Jury, AquaSure’s Louisa McPhee, Thiess Degremont community relations manager Karen Lee and community liaison representative Neville Goodwin.
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A little over two years ago, Mike and his wife Cheryl moved to South Gippsland from Melbourne. He said friends asked why on earth they would do that, but they spent a weekend at Cape Paterson and in that brief time, found a house they wanted. They love the lifestyle. Mike said he enjoys surfing, walks and the cycling tracks, as well as “the fruits of the local environment”. He and Cheryl feel so settled, they took out Australian citizenship in Wonthaggi on Australia Day this year. How does someone used to a high-flying (literally) life adjust to one in the country? “Very easily,” Mike grinned. “There is a lot more to Bass Coast than people realise.” The night before the centre closure, members of the desalination community liaison committee attended their second last meeting. Asked what was discussed, Bass Coast community representative Neville Goodwin replied, “pasture, roads, how good the thing is, how the plant has been accepted by the community, the cooperation with the community and the company’s generosity to the community”. A final meeting will be held early next year. Mr Goodwin said Thiess Degremont and AquaSure had given more than $550,000 cash to various community causes, as well as equipment such as a recent distribution of office furniture, stationery, white goods and building material.
“THE STAR”, Tuesday, December 4, 2012 - PAGE 5
Merv escapes death By Matt Dunn
something of a trial.
FOR Leongatha’s Merv Stubbs, the last two weeks have been
After being bitten by a brown or tiger snake at the Leongatha Golf Course on Saturday, November 17, the 83-year-old was as
close to death as he ever wanted to be. “I went over the rainbow and put two feet on the yellow brick road,” he said. Speaking to The Star 12
Pokies stoush goes to VCAT By Simone Short BASS Coast Shire Council is unlikely to appeal a decision by the Victorian Gaming and Liquor Regulation to allow an additional 10 gaming machines in a Wonthaggi venue. The Wonthaggi Club was last week given a green light to install the machines after the commission increased its licence from 58 to 68 machines, taking the council’s cap of 216 machines to its limit. Council CEO Alan Bawden said the council had provided an economic and social impact statement, and council officers had also been cross examined by lawyers. “The council argued that even with the cap, we still have in the Bass Coast 30 per cent higher than the rural average in terms of gaming machines per head of population,” he said. “Expenditure from gaming machines in the whole of the shire was just over $19 million, which is around $724 per adult. For that reason, council had policy where opportunity arises to reduce the number of machines.” In a report detailing its decision, the commission acknowledged the approval of any new machines had “the potential to increase problem gambling and the effects of prob-
lem gambling, especially when that venue is located in a community that demonstrates relative social and economic disadvantage”, but believed the well-developed responsible gambling policy and procedures of the Wonthaggi Club minimised that risk. The commission considered the argument by club manager Steven Curtis that additional machines would provide a social benefit associated with securing the future of the Wonthaggi Golf Club, but reported it “could not give this matter any weight” due to a lack of primary evidence. Overall, the commission believed 10 more machines would have a “neutral” social impact on the community. Before installing the machines, Wonthaggi Club must await a hearing in VCAT this month to determine whether or not the venue has existing use rights. Due to a State Government policy stating no gaming machines can be located in strip shopping centres, the council was unable to consider a planning permit for the new machines. “Part of the argument by the club is that it already is a gaming venue and adding a few more won’t change things,” Mr Bawden said. “They’ve taken the matter to VCAT to get a ruling; if they are successful, they won’t need a planning permit. If not, they will have to come back and apply for one which will be difficult due to the government policy.”
days after the attack, Merv said he was lucky to be alive. A doctor told him if the attacker had found a fleshier part of his leg rather than a spot near the shin, things could have been a lot worse. But he is keen to send a warning to the world: If you’ve been bitten by a snake, immediately consult a doctor. Don’t be like him and continue to play out the round. Merv did not see the attacker, but did note the “two yellowy-whitish trails of liquid” that congealed on his leg within seconds. Known for his good eyes, he was searching for a friend’s ball in the rough. He found it, but missed the snake. Golfing partner and club captain Kevin Castwood gave a dry assessment of Merv’s outlook. “He said to me, Merv, you’re too ugly for mouthto-mouth and I don’t have the teeth to suck it out. You’ll have to die. He obviously prefers young girls to old men,” he said with a chuckle. Merv said that within six hours his legs were cramping up and by midnight his wife, Dot, was urging him to let her drive him to the hospital. “I said, ‘I can’t get out of bed, I’m too sick.’ I slept all the next day. Monday, I got up and did a bit. But I started to hyperventilate. I went to the doctor’s. They said it looked like a snake bite,” he said.
Merv Stubbs: the Leongatha golfer is keen to tell people to seek medical advice if they believe they have been bitten by a snake. “My system seemed to slowly shut off. I’d lost all energy, my vision was fading. This is the first time, today, 12 days since it happened, that I’ve been able to do anything without sitting down for a long time. “I haven’t blacked out, which is positive.” Merv is waiting for the results of a final kidney test, but the signs are good. He is ready to again take to the golf course. Other snake bite victims have not been so lucky. Merv knows of at least one who suffered from acute renal failure. Dot said her husband’s decision not to seek medical attention was typical. “He’s Stubbs by name, by I think that’s short for stubborn,” she said.
“When he started to get sick Monday morning he took himself off. But there’s little they can do so long after you’ve been bitten, except encourage you to drink a lot of water and take Panadol every four hours.” Dot, who is also a renowned golfer, said there
are plenty of snakes on the course. “There’s oodles of them. That particular spot there’s a bit of water there. They did see, at the back of the 14th, one sunning itself earlier in the week and it was on the 15th where Merv was bitten,” she said.
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What a beauty: Gerhard Grasser (agronomist), David Walker and Owen Billing (farmer) check out the almost finished compost mound.
Composting makes sense Composting could be the way of the future for farms, turning what could have once been considered waste into a valuable commodity. David Walker of Aussie Compost Co has recently purchased a Seymour compost turner which has already convinced some farmers of its benefits. Mr Walker has almost completed a job for Owen Billings of Korumburra and Mr Billings is very impressed with the results. “At the beginning the material was wet and very much like jelly and I almost thought this wasn't going to work. But after turning it several times the compost was starting to form nicely,” Mr Walker said. The process involves turning the material regularly over 6-8 weeks, then allowed to cure for a further 4-6 weeks. The composting process is considered to be complete when the temperature of the material does not rise after being watered and turned. “Farmers will have to get used to different thinking; not just running
livestock over the pasture but running livestock beneath the pasture, “ he added. What is needed to make good compost, whether it is making a small pile in your own garden or a large windrow for commercial production is carbon, nitrogen, moisture and aeration. Good compost must have a balance of carbon-rich, woody or fibrous material and nitrogen rich, green leafy matter or manure. The materials generally used are grass hay, silage, straw, wood chips, saw dust, vegetable waste, newspaper, or any other organic matter. Select the correct mix to give a carbon nitrogen ratio (C:N) of about 30:1. Finished compost can be spread over pasture or a cultivated paddock using a belt spreader. The cost of the finished compost can work out at around $10 per tonne. In the shop compost is sold at the equivalent of $240 per tonne so farmers can actually be well ahead of their costs,”Mr Walker said. To find out more be sure to attend a special information night at Pound Creek Fire Station on Wednesday, December 12. See advertisement below for details.
Honoured: members of the GSHS Lyrebird Auxiliary have been made governors. They are Corrie Hemming, Joy Robb, Kerry Burgess, Susan Ritchie, Lyndy Elliott and Ruth Newman. (Absent Joan Fawcett).
Ladies praised By Jane Ross MEMBERS of the Lyrebird Auxiliary have been made governors of Gippsland Southern Health Service. This is their 25th year of fund raising. Over that time they have raised more than $50,000 which has been spent on equipment that boosts patient care and comfort. Health service board president David Harvey made
the presentations at the 20th annual general meeting last Thursday. He said the governorships are a major recognition by the health service of outstanding contributions. “We want to thank the ladies of the Lyrebird Auxiliary with great sincerity.” One long standing member Kerry Burgess, has written a history of the auxiliary. South Gippsland Shire councillor Jim Fawcett stood in for his wife Joan who could not attend, but he did not think it the right thing to pose in a photograph.
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’Burra full of fun for day
THE Korumburra Family Fun Day has gained a reputation for being one of the ‘must do’ events on the social calendar.
With Santa, the CFA, the South Gippsland Tourist Railway and a host of others contributing to the frivolity, you can’t go wrong. Saturday’s event was no exception. More photos online at www.thestar.com.au
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POLICE BRIEFS Toyota Ute from Langwarrin was travelling south east along the South Gippsland Highway. After taking the exit onto the ramp at the Bass Highway intersection, the man crossed onto the opposite side of the road and collided head-on with a white Mitsubishi van heading in the opposite direction. Police said unfortunately the crash killed the driver of the van, a 33year-old man from Pascoe Vale. The driver of the ute was taken to hospital and treated for minor injuries. The Major Collision Investigation Group attended the incident and is currently investigating the cause of the collision.
Crash: police are investigating a three car collision that occurred on the South Gippsland Highway last Friday.
Three car crash BASS Coast Highway Patrol is investigating a three car collision on the South Gippsland Highway last week. At around 10.40am last Friday, a 62-year-old female from Leongatha South, driving a Mitsubi-
shi Triton was stationary whilst waiting to turn into Hogan’s Road. Behind her was a Ford Falcon driven by a 39-year-old woman from Leongatha, who was also stationary. Police said another driver, a 21-year-old female from Koonwarra,
failed to stop behind the two cars and collided with the Ford. The force of the impact then pushed it forward into the rear of the Mistubishi. All three women suffered minor injuries and were taken to hospital, but later discharged. Investigations into the
accident continue.
Man killed A MAN was killed in a head-on collision on the South Gippsland Highway near Lang Lang last Friday night. The accident occurred around midnight. A 29year-old male driving a
Hoon finally caught THE car of a 40-year-old Wonthaggi man was impounded last Saturday after he was caught driving whilst suspended recently. The man had been the subject of an investigation by the Bass Coast Highway Patrol for a number of months after a number of hoon file complaints had been made. Police said he had been detected a number of times driving whilst his licence was suspended, and under the hoon legislation laws, repeat offenders can have
Noticeboard COUNCIL PUBLIC SESSIONS Council Chambers, Leongatha Public attendance welcome Wed, 12 December 2012 - COUNCILLOR BRIEFINGS 12.45pm - Parks Vic Venus Bay Foreshore Infrastructure 2.00pm - Public Presentations - Ph: 5662 9222 to book a speaking time. 3.30pm - Vic Roads - Leongatha Heavy Vehicle Bypass Project Update 7.00pm – Public Presentations- bookings essential by noon on 11 Dec. Wed, 19 December 2012 - COUNCILLOR BRIEFINGS 10.00am - Public Presentations - Ph: 5662 9222 to book a speaking time 10.00am - GippsTAFE - Situation Overview 11.30am - Audit Committee Presentation. Wed, 19 December 2012 ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING – 2pm 10.00am - Public Presentations - Ph: 5662 9222 to book a speaking time.
ROAD OPENING CORNISHS ROAD, NYORA Council, at its 28 November 2012 meeting, resolved Pursuant to Section 204(2), of the LGA 1989, declares the 200 metre section of unused government road between the east and west sections of Cornishs Road, in the Parish of Nyora Township (cross hatched on the plan below), is required to be open to the public for traffic as a right and declares the road to be a public highway for the purposes of the Act from the publication of this declaration in the Government Gazette; and directed that a notice be published in the Government Gazette.
their vehicles impounded. The man will be charged on summons.
Lost licence A LEONGATHA woman has had her licence suspended for 12 months after she collided with a residential mailbox in Parr Street last Thursday night. Leongatha Police are investigating the incident where a vehicle driven by the 50-year-old woman crashed into the mailbox around 5pm. The offending driver was processed for drink driving and had her licence immediately suspended.
Dangerous driving A P-PLATER has had his car impounded after he was detected by police driving 114km/h through an 80km/h zone on the South Gippsland Highway recently. Around 8pm last Thursday, the 18-yearold Leongatha man was caught during a routine patrol, driving at excessive speeds along the highway through Ruby. He will be summonsed to court at a later day and has had his car impounded for a month, which will cost $1100 to have it released.
Assault investigation POLICE are calling for witnesses to an assault that occurred at McCartins Hotel in Leongatha last Saturday night. Just prior to closing time, a female was assaulted by a 21-year-old female, formerly of Leongatha, who is known to police. Anyone with information regarding the assault can contact Senior Constable Mick Thomas at Leongatha Police on 5662 2285.
Wanted man nabbed A KORUMBURRA male wanted on six outstanding warrants was arrested by Leongatha Police last Thursday. Around 9.30pm, officers arrested a 27-year-old man for being in breach of a current intervention order. He was also wanted for a number of traffic offences including disqualified driving. The man appeared at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court and was remanded in custody until February 27 when he will appear at the Korumburra Magistrates Court.
ROAD OPENING SHEENS ROAD, MIRBOO NORTH Council, at its 28 November 2012 meeting, resolved Pursuant to Section 204(2), of the LGA 1989, declares the 130 metre section of unused government road being an extension of Sheens Road, Parish of Mirboo (cross hatched on the plan below), is required to be open to the public for traffic as a right and declares the road to be a public highway for the purposes of the Act from the publication of this declaration in the Government Gazette; and directed that a notice be published in the Government Gazette.
THIS WEEK'S COUNCIL WORKS Area Works Clear Creek Valley Road, Mirboo Landslip repair Darlimurla/Mirboo to Koorooman area Road maintenance Fish Creek/Waratah North to Yanakie area Road maintenance Jeffrey Street, Leongatha Footpath renewal Millicent Street, Leongatha Footpath renewal
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LEONGATHA Police are concerned about a spate of fake IDs that have been showing up at licensed premises recently. Police said a number of people had been found trying to use fake IDs and IDs provided by friends to get into licensed venues. “People can rest assured hotel staff are very vigilant in checking IDs,” Senior Constable Mick Thomas said. “Staff will seize them, both fake or IDs that are
obviously not the person using them, retain it and produce it to police. “We will then take due course, whether it be to issue penalty notices or in extreme cases, summons to court.” S/C Thomas said people caught providing under 18s with their IDs could also be fined $281.
House targeted
A TELEVISION, set top box and DVD player were stolen from a holiday house at Inverloch. The burglary in Overlook Drive occurred between November 19 and 27. Offenders entered the house via a rear window.
Council offices ransacked
THE Bass Coast Shire Council offices in Wonthaggi were ransacked last week. Police said at about midnight on Tuesday, four males forced entry through a door into the offices and ransacked a number of offices. They stole a laptop and other items, and ran away through Memorial Park, chased by security. The offenders escaped but dropped a number of items they had stolen.
Cannabis found
A 34-YEAR-OLD Korumburra man will be summonsed to court on a charge of possessing cannabis. Police found the cannabis in the man’s car after a routine vehicle check in the car park of a petrol station in Anderson Street, Leongatha at 6.20pm last Wednesday.
Tool theft
POWER tools were stolen from a work trailer parked in a carport at Inverloch. The tools were stolen from an address in Royal Parade between 2.50am and 3.10am on Wednesday, and valued at about $2000. A white Holden station wagon was seen to leave the scene at the time.
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A SOUTH Dudley man was charged and remanded to appear at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court. He was charged with aggravated burglary and assault after he attended a house in McKenzie Road, Wonthaggi at 8.15pm on Saturday. Police said he kicked in the front door and assaulted a 38-year-old man known to him. The victim received a broken nose and facial lacerations, and was taken by ambulance to hospital.
Pool burglary MOTORCYCLE gear stolen from the Toora swimming pool was advertised for sale. The offence occurred between 7pm on Friday and 8am Saturday. Police said the offender climbed over a fence and entered an unlocked store room, stealing the boots, protector and knee pads, as well as a Stihl chainsaw.
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Two girls, one mission TWO Year 8 girls at South Coast Christian College are horrifed by the human slave trade.
Rather than be overwhelmed by the enormity of the problem, they want to do something to help stop it. They are calling their campaign Beyond Infinity – two girls, 30 million slaves, one mission, to change the world. Hannah Chatelier and Esther Hibma want to raise awareness and money for charities working in the field. “We may be only a drop in the bucket but every drop counts,” Esther mused. “Heaps of people have tried to do something and every little bit counts.” She first found out about the slave trade when she was in Grade 6 and read a book about it by then 15-year-old author Zach Hunter, a modern-day abolitionist. “I was so appalled and thought how can they let that go on? I had no idea of the magnitude, I was blown away by it,” Esther said. She wanted to do a project on the subject in Year 7, but didn’t have the opportunity. Year 8 changed that. She and Hannah decided to band together and expand their project into a year-long campaign, culminating in November next year. They hope to raise as much money as they can and encourage others to think about the issue. They’ve started with one red paper clip. How can that help? Called a One Red Paperclip Fundraiser, it works like this: You sign up as a participant and trade items that are upscaled each time until, hopefully, there is something pretty special at the end that Hannah and Esther can auction to raise funds. The auction will be a public one and money raised will go to
World Vision’s Don’t Trade Lives and the International Justice Mission. There are strict rules and nothing illegal, immoral or unethical will be traded. The idea follows on from a man in America who wanted a house. He started with one red paper clip, traded that, the trades evolved and he eventually ended up with a house! Esther has managed to trade up to a nice handcrafted wooden pen, one of her relatives has traded to a board game and someone else has a handmade quilt. Hannah and Esther will probably also conduct some sausage sizzles at school to raise more money. Hannah said most of us don’t think about the slave trade and neither did she, until she looked into it. She and Esther find it incomprehensible that human beings can treat others with such disregard. “It’s the unjustness of it all,” Esther said. “People are forced to do things they don’t want to or they are kids and they are helpless or their families are so poor they have to sell their children into it,” Hannah added, “you’re compelled to want to do something about it, it’s so unfair.” The girls have the full support of their parents and their school. “No one has judged us for doing something that seems impossible. People are enthusiastic to help.” School principal Peter Russell said the school is very proud of Hannah and Esther. “It’s great to see them taking the project to a full year of commitment. “Their efforts reflect the ethos of the school.” If you want to help, you can contact Esther and Hannah via beyondinfinitycampaign@gmail.com or by writing to Beyond Infinity, c/o the college at 101 Horn Street, Leongatha 3953.
Mayor impressed by report SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Kieran Kennedy was pleased with council’s quarterly performance report.
The report takes into account every facet of the council’s performance from July through to September and compares this with the annual plan. In a meeting of council on Wednesday where council unanimously accepted the document, Cr Kennedy expressed his admiration for the work the staff have done.
“Successful projects such as the Advancing Country Towns project, the L2P initiative and the completion of the Sandy Point Community Centre are all great things which we can be proud of,” he said. The Advancing Country Towns project has allowed a weather station to be installed at Yanakie which will help both tourists and local farmers. The L2P program is a volunteer mentoring program for learner drivers which will now be around until at least mid-way through 2015 after success in the past.
Changing the world: Esther Hibma and Hannah Chatelier have started a campaign called Beyond Infinity to raise awareness and money to help prevent the world’s thriving slave trade.
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THE Dumbalk and district community’s Christmas party is on again. It takes place at the Memorial Park this Friday, December 7 from 6pm with barbecues provided. Just bring your own chairs, drinks and food. Santa will be there with icy poles and sweets. If raining, the party will be held in the Dumbalk Hall.
NERRENA Hall will host a Christmas party on Friday, December 21 at 6.30pm with a BYO barbecue dinner, drinks and dessert to share with a visit from Santa himself. Come along for some Christmas cheer. Enquiries to Lisa on 5664 2326.
ON WEDNESDAY, December 12, Phillip Island Nature Parks will play host to over 3900 special guests from Amway in India. Due to all attractions being fully booked, Phillip Island Nature Parks will be closed to all other visitors on the day. “The visit is the result of over two years of planning and will be a significant event for Phillip Island, and lay the foundation for the Indian market in the future,” says Nicoleta Giurgiu, sales and marketing manager for Phillip Island Nature Parks. The group will experience each of the nature parks’ attractions. More than 80 Nature Parks staff and volunteers will act as guides for the groups as they travel to Churchill Island, Koala Conserva-
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tion Centre, The Nobbies and then on to the evening Penguin Parade. GREAT to see the Bass Valley News picking up awards and lovely for The Star to get some feedback from the editor: “Some time ago you sent me a photo with an accompanying article of the Kilcunda-Bass Premiership for publishing in the Bass Valley News - see October’s edition via this link http:// bvcg.org.au/downloads/ October2012.pdf “I entered the Community Newspaper Association of Victoria’s (CNAV) annual competition and apart from winning the Best Newsletter section (August edition), we also won the section for Best Sports Reporting (October’s edition). “Therefore, I would like to thank you for providing the material and acknowledge your newspaper for supplying the article and perhaps the person or persons responsible for the photos and the article. This will appear in December’s edition.” BARRY Harms of Loch wants to set up a committee in the new year to raise money for those with cancer. He said many people have supported him throughout his life and he wants to give something back. He is particularly keen to support children and young people who are ill. If you are interested in joining his committee, please ring him on 0488 148 178. FORMER Leongatha residents Dr Goff Letts and his wife Joyce celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary last week. Married on November 29, 1952 at St Pauls Anglican Church, Canterbury, the
couple has shared a happy and eventful 60 years. In 1951, Joyce (Crosby) was Miss Leongatha in a month-long carnival to raise money for the local hospital. She worked at Bair’s Drapery and Perry (Gleeson) Motors. Goff was the government veterinary officer for South Gippsland. While in Leongatha, Goff was the foundation president of the Apex club and was active in local sporting teams. In 1955, they moved to Melbourne and then on to the Northern Territory. Dr Letts worked there for about 30 years, serving as Director of Primary Industries and later in politics as Majority Leader in the first NT Legislative Assembly. He was awarded the CBE in 1978 for services to the NT. Returning to Victoria in 1986, they farmed near Stawell. Goff was appointed chairman of the Wimmera Mallee Water Authority for nine years, chief commissioner of the amalgamated Loddon Shire, and a member of North Central Catchment Management Authority. Now retired in Stawell, Joyce and Goff have six children, 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. THE Leongatha Historical Society had a very pleasant end of year celebration on November 25 at Hollyside, the home of Pat and Jim Spinks. The food was excellent as was the weather. The Leongatha Mechanics’ Institute museum will be open from Monday to Friday from January 2 until the end of January. TEN young leaders from Leongatha Secondary College attended the National
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Young Leaders Day run by the Halogen Foundation in Melbourne recently. They listened to five successful leaders: Halogen foundation director Mike Martin, cofounder of project Rock It Lucy Thomas, highly accomplished Avril Henry, singer/songwriter Delta Goodrem and successful AFL player and coach Kevin Sheedy. The school’s Taylah Darmanin appeared in the video, 10,000 ideas, talking about homelessness and poverty. The video can be viewed online on YouTube. CONGRATULATIONS to Newhaven College Year 12 student Rex KaneHart. His short film, L’attente was selected as one of the top works in the 2012 Bond University Film and Television Awards. Rex a ended the awards ceremony on the Gold Coast and although he did not win, Rex represented the college with pride. INVERLOCH tennis player Jack Clements has been selected to represent Victoria in the 13 and Under Foundation Cup to be held in Sydney in January. He is now ranked 1028 of all male players in Australia. Good luck Jack!
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LOCAL teacher Sue Burns told The Star this week that a high tea lunch birthday celebration at Coal Creek on Saturday for husband John “Burnsy” Burns was “absolutely fantastic”. Burnsy, who was celebrating his 70th birthday, had a great day. “It was just the immediate family. But everyone thought it was lovely. The day was beautiful and the tea was absolutely delicious. The staff at Coal Creek were brilliant,” Sue said.
Festive market: numbers will be huge if the weather’s right at Coal Creek Farmers’ Market this Saturday. You might need to bring an extra bag or three and loosen your belt before you head to the market, because it’s packed with so many tasty and local goodies. There will be fabulous new stalls including a fresh vegie grower, delicious gingerbread (houses, edible ornaments and other festive shapes), just picked raspberries, and some favourites are back too. Jones spuds, Weyhill Farm new season garlic and saving the best until last, Trampoline Gelato made with local milk and cream. Meredith from Grow Lightly will be making her regular appearance to share gardening tips. And stick around to hear Nick, a homebrew expert, who will demonstrate how to make a delicately fizzy ginger beer. Fingers crossed for some of the sunshine we’ve seen lately, it’s set to be a big morning at the Coal Creek car park at Korumburra, but maybe bring a brolly just in case!
Effort recognised: members of the Milpara Men’s Shed were thanked by South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Kieran Kennedy last week for their involvement in the Senior Festival Concert earlier this year, with the theme Celebrating Good Eating. Volunteers from the men’s shed potted a thousand vegetable seedlings provided by Capeview Mitre10 and looked after them for four weeks so audience members were able to take them home at the end of the concert. Cr Kennedy presented the volunteers with a certificate of appreciation at the shed, along with Liz Walker from the South Gippsland Council.
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Are you swimming with ideas? MASTER plans for the Korumburra and Mirboo North outdoor swimming pools will soon take shape as consultants meet with interested residents and pool users over summer. South Gippsland Shire Council recently appointed consultants HM Leisure Planning, a company that has extensive experience helping rural communities plan for the future of their swimming facilities. Keen to tackle the project, company principals Ken Marriott and Chris Head have already held initial meetings with Council staff and members of the two pool committees, and will meet with local community organisa-
tions in coming weeks. Council’s Community Strengthening manager Ned Dennis is extremely pleased with the enthusiasm being shown by the pool committees and volunteers in the process. “They are playing a strong pro-active role to ensure that the opinions of a diverse range of people are reflected in the consultation, including non and occasional users,” he said. “Everyone’s rates support these facilities whether you use them or not, and we’d like to hear your opinion on how we can sustainably develop them for the future.” The draft master plans are expected to be presented to the Korumburra and Mirboo North communities for further comment in February and revised versions will then be presented to Council
for consideration. “A key measure for Council in assessing the viability of our pools is the usage,” added Ned. “As society changes, there are many competing leisure activities that impact the pools’ figures, so we also need to look at innovative ways to draw people to these community assets. There are many examples of activities that could be integrated – such as slides, sprinklers, space for community gatherings and celebrations, outdoor cinema and recreational activities and games. So it’s a good opportunity to think outside the square.” If you have any great ideas or observations for the master plans, we encourage you to contact Ken Marriott on 9399 1614 or ken.marriott@hmleisureplanning.com.
Hard waste collection a success RESPONDING to community requests, South Gippsland Shire Council this year instigated a successful hard waste collection which was completed in October.
Waste management coordinator Peter Roberts said the inaugural service, which was offered on a ‘user pays’ basis, was well supported by the community, with 94 properties taking advantage of the opportunity to clean up. “We’re extremely pleased with the result, with 13.5 tonnes of material collected and two thirds of this able to be recycled, diverting it from landfill,” he said. “We really want to thank our customers who did a great job of adhering to the guidelines. “Most appreciative were our older residents that didn’t have the resources to take their hard waste to the transfer stations, and who were able to take advantage of the concession rate. The removal of excess ma-
terials has the side benefits of reducing health and safety hazards around the home as well.” The service will be offered again next year, with bookings taken in July and August, and materials again
collected in September and October. The service supports Council’s waste management and sustainability strategies to divert waste from landfill and maximise the recovery of material for recycling.
Shape reserve THE future of the Leongatha Recreation Reserve has been revealed in a new draft masterplan. The reserve committee of management has been working hard to develop the plan, to review the existing facilities and consider the future opportunities for infrastructure over the next 10 years. Michelle Harris from Hands on Community Solutions has been developing the plan. Some of the key projects identified include improving entrances, driveways and car parks, upgrading and extending the pavilion on the
lower oval, landscaping improvements, including park furniture and tree planting, a new skate park, and improved public toilet facilities. The committee needs the community’s help to raise funds and implement the plan. Copies of the draft documents are available from Michelle Harris on 0458 145 596 or email handsonsm1@bigpond.com. The closing date for feedback is December 24, 2012. If you would like to find out more about this project from the committee of management, please contact Frank Dekker on 5668 5285.
Promise: Lyrebird Guides and their leaders after a special ceremony in which the unit used the new Girl Guide Promise for the first time.
New guides, new promise THE new Girl Guide Promise has been used for the first time in the Leongatha Lyrebird Girl Guide Unit during a special presentation night. Eleven girls made their promise to leader Karen Wolswinkel and District Leader Chris Oliver at the enrolment ceremony. Parents, grandparents and siblings watched the special event. New members enrolled were Acaisha Battersby, Shakira Barker, Chloe Challis, Adriana Kirkus, Jaime Findlay, Emma Trease, Jessica Denbrok, Ella Dale-Haywood, Maggie McLean, Shari Worthy and Rachel Barker. Girls were presented in groups by their patrol leaders and recited their promise together. Three Junior BP awards have been earned. These badges can take years to achieve and are valued by the girls. Ashleigh Challis and Stacey Giliam were presented with their certificates and badges (Louise Colwill being absent) on
the night. Badges earned during the year were Australia badges for the whole unit and two friendship badges. Krystal Arnason was presented with her Gumnut Guide scarf. Leader Melissa Wolswinkel (Swan) was farewelled. Although she has been unable to attend meetings during the last few months due to work and study, she has helped behind the scenes. Melissa is now doing early childhood studies at university. As always, new members are welcome to join. Leongatha Lyrebird Girl Guide Unit welcomes any girls aged between five and nine years of age. If your child is interested please contact Leader Karen Wolswinkel (Boggabri) on 5662 0975 for further information. Girls aged 10 – 14 wishing to participate with the Leongatha Lizard Girl Guide unit please contact Chris Oliver (Kanabi) on 5664 4397.
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I write in response to the article, ‘Ticked off’, that featured on the front page of last weeks’ edition of The Star. The article acknowledged the obvious despair and frustration that is being felt by some parents as they learn of the Australian Education Union’s ban on the writing of comments on students’ end of year reports. I understand that parents are annoyed by this development, however, it is not a decision that teachers and the AEU have taken lightly. The AEU served its log of claims in respect of a new enterprise agreement with the government close to two years ago. Formal discussions with the government in respect of a new agreement commenced approximately 12 months ago. Over the course of these negotiations, the AEU has demonstrated a preparedness to compromise on a number of items contained within its log of claims in pursuit of an agreement; regrettably, no such flexibility or good will has been evident from the government. It was the Premier, Mr Baillieu, who promised to make Victorian teachers the best paid in the nation prior to the last state election. A pay increase of 10 per cent per year over a three year period would be required to make this promise a reality. Instead,
the government offer is and remains a paltry 2.5 per cent per year, a figure that barely keeps pace with inflation. Recently, representatives of the AEU put a revised pay offer to the government, this offer represented a substantial reduction in the union’s original claim, and still the government remains intransigent and unwilling to enter into meaningful negotiation. In addition to the issue of wages, the government is proposing a divisive performance pay scheme that will undermine and ultimately destroy the culture of sharing and collaboration that prevails among teachers; such schemes have been implemented in other countries and are now being abandoned because of the negative effect that they have on student outcomes. As the reader may sense from the tone of this letter, teachers are frustrated by the obstinate, ignorant and provocative stance adopted by the government in respect of our agreement negotiations. It is this profound sense of frustration that has forced us to adopt tactics, such as the ban on writing comments on reports, in an endeavour to compel the government to enter into constructive dialogue about our agreement. I, like many of my colleagues, have always viewed teaching as a vocation rather
than an occupation. Such a view acknowledges that the performance of one’s professional duties often entails working beyond the confines of the 38 hours a week for which we are paid. Unlike most other occupations, teachers don’t charge by the hour nor do they get paid overtime; tasks such as report writing are routinely performed outside of the school day of an evening and on weekends. Teachers regret the inconvenience that this state wide ban will cause our students and their parents but the reservoir of goodwill that has been a hallmark of our profession is evaporating under this government. Parents have a right to feel angry about the report writing ban, but to vent their frustration at their local school’s teachers is, I respectfully submit, misguided. I urge parents who feel aggrieved by this state of affairs to raise their concerns with the real culprit, the Victorian Government. Parents are encouraged to visit the website, keepthepromise.com.au. Yours sincerely, Tony Heys president, Korumburra Secondary College Sub Branch Australian Education Union.
Difficult call In response to last week’s headline “Ticked Off” As a teacher, I (and most of my colleagues) am deeply conflicted by the decision not to write reports. I don’t wish to disadvantage my students so I will continue to make myself available at school to talk about what students are doing well, or not so well, and how improvements can be achieved. At my school, we have scheduled an additional parent/ student/teacher session so that we can keep parents and students informed. I will however, protest my employer’s refusal to negotiate reasonably by refusing to write reports. Report writing is a time consuming task that most teachers do at home after hours during a very stressful time of the year. Prior to the last election, Ted Baillieu was acutely aware of how much the community valued education so made a very public statement about how he would make Victorian Teachers,‘the best paid teachers.’ If you are ‘ticked off’ ask yourself if he also made it clear to you that he would devastate TAFEs, that regional offices would close and that he would renege on his promise.
If Ted Baillieu doesn’t make a reasonable offer to teachers they have no alternative left than industrial action that includes refusing to do all after hours non-paid work. Write to him and your local member and tell them how ‘ticked off’ you are with his failure to value education. Gary McGrath, Leongatha.
Bus change welcome A statement issued by Director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sale Maria Kirkwood. The Director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sale, Maria Kirkwood, welcomes the Victorian Government’s decision to remove means testing for student bus subsidies. The government had previously announced that the Bus Conveyance Allowance would be means tested, meaning hundreds of families would be disadvantaged. Education Minister Martin Dixon announced the change had been made after representations from various groups about the unintended consequences of the proposed 2013 changes. Ms Kirkwood thanked the Minister and government for lis-
tening to the concerns of Catholic education and affected parents. “Many of our Catholic schools are in some of the state’s most disadvantaged areas and means testing of the bus conveyance allowance was likely to cause financial stress to many regional families, who would be relieved to hear the Minister’s announcement.” She said that changes to the urban growth boundaries to include schools in the western end of the diocese meant that in future the allowances would be affected. She understood that students who currently received an allowance would continue under a “grandfathering clause” but students changing schools might not be eligible. Students with Beaconsfield, Officer, Pakenham and Cardinia postcodes would still be eligible as these areas had been declared exempt by the government while public transport was still limited. However, Cranbourne and Berwick were not exempt and so students moving from primary school to secondary school would no longer be eligible for the subsidy in those areas. Maria Kirkwood, director of Catholic Education for the Diocese of Sale.
VOXPOP! VOX We asked riders on the Great Victorian Bike Ride what they thought of Gippsland as this year’s event route.
E D I T O R I A L Bad idea after all WHY should the community have to resort to protests to coerce governments to reverse decisions that have a negative impact and clearly should not have been made in the first place? The Victorian Government last week announced it would no longer means test school bus conveyancing allowances, just a month after announcing such changes to existing policy. The campaign was in part led by Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell, and supported by other school leaders. The changes would have resulted in some families paying higher costs to send their children to schools, resulting in the educational choices of South Gippslanders being restricted. Means testing would have had an adverse effect on country students, especially given alternate travel options, such as public transport, are limited. Yet when governments reverse such decisions, ministers simply state they had listened to the public’s concerns. Any member of parliament would surely know such impacts beforehand and no doubt the government was just waiting to gauge the extent of community opposition. Given the current tight economic climate, the government is being forced to find savings at every opportunity, but when such reductions impact negatively on education, deeper thought must be given to such policies. In finalising its new conveyance allowance policy, the government must give due consideration to the transport barriers faced by young people seeking educational opportunities. Should they not be able to access the school of their preference, students’ career opportunities may be restricted due to not being able to undertake certain studies offered only at particular schools. Given the same government’s cutbacks to practical studies through the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) and more recently TAFEs, doors to some studies have already been closed. As many other doors as possible must remain open.
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It’s fantastic! There is a really good vibe from all the people in the towns and the countryside is great. Jim Fotiniotis Croydon
Customer service extraordinaire: Marriotts’ salesman Matt Bacon (right) didn’t have to try too hard to convince Kim Selwood of the merits of a Stihl lawnmower at the business’s Saturday sale in Leongatha.
They are really nice towns that we’ve passed through; they all have a fantastic community vibe. John Ballard Bacchus Marsh
Gippsland has some great scenery and the community feel and hospitality that people have shown has been great. Jo Ballard Bacchus Marsh
Gippsland’s pretty good, I’ll probably come back and visit some of the towns one day. Jake Steinman Vermont
Still cooking: Tim Marriott was cooking up a sales storm (along with a few snags for the customers) at Marriotts’ Motorcycles and Power Equipment in Leongatha on Saturday, with a little help from Vicky and Jim Welsh.
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Pools open for summer PUBLIC pools in South Gippsland opened their gates over the weekend. Mirboo North, which opened one day early on
Friday to accommodate those participating in the Great Victorian Bike Ride, had a jump on Korumburra, Foster and Poowong. Toora’s heated pool has been open since October.
Ned Dennis, council’s manager of community strengthening said Toora has started well and is setting a good trend for the other pools. The council has been
helping the pools with promotion within each community. “What we’ve been doing is helping the individual pools with their promotional activities,” Mr Dennis said. “There’s a bit more coordination of information and we’re helping each pool get information out to the community. “We’ve managed to get stories in the various local papers and getting more excitement happening at the local level.” Mr Dennis said the best way to promote the pools is through word of mouth. “We’re encouraging people to remember that they are public pools and
the best way to promote them is to get your friends to come along too,” he said. “Part of it is not over complicating the story and pretending that they’re something that they’re not, but reminding people that they are really good fun.” Promotion of the pools by the council will continue throughout the summer. “It’s quite critical to keep the promotion going and remind people that they are there when there’s more heat in the middle of December,” Mr Dennis said. “This is when people start to think about being on holidays and the weather being hotter.”
Open for business: Callum Alexander and Scott Clark were on duty at the Mirboo North Pool on Friday. Cooling off: riders were making the most of the Mirboo North Pool being open, giving their legs a good rest.
Winning idea: mayor, Cr Kieran Kennedy, Judy and Lindsay Love, Phil Stone (director development services).
Bright ideas for Coal Creek A PROPOSAL for a 200 bed youth adventure camp was judged best entry in the recent Coal Creek ‘Business Ideas’ competition which sought profit-generating ideas for the iconic Community Park and Museum.
The winning entry, from Leongatha residents Lindsay and Judy Love, featured a 20 cabin complex with kitchen and dining hall, games shed, an upgrade of existing buildings around Coal Creek for use as staff houses, and the construction of a high ropes course with flying foxes and giant swings. Mrs and Mrs Love estimated their idea would cost $1.5m, but could be operated by a third party and provide Coal Creek with a stable income as well as a constant stream of students for its existing education programs. Other competition entrants suggested
an interactive theatre, local produce tastings and sales, a caravan park, a farm education and training facility, ‘stay as a family and live in character’ accommodation, a ‘find the coal miner’ competition, conference facilities, a bush festival and horse and carriage rides. The ‘Business Ideas’ competition was coordinated by consultants The Mawland Group, as part of their brief to prepare a Feasibility Study and Business Plan for Council that could help achieve cost neutrality in five to seven years. The mayor, Cr Kieran Kennedy, presented the Loves with their prize of a luxury accommodation package at Djinta Djinta Winery and two bottles of Lucinda Estate wine, saying “It was a unanimous decision from the judges. Lindsay and Judy have gone to so much effort, even estimating costs and benefits. It’s a creative idea and I think the kids would love such an experience”.
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Safety first in Summer Stay WANT to know a sure-fire way to save money these holidays?
Simply obey the road rules. With the summer holidays quickly approaching, local officers are launching Victoria Police’s summer road enforcement campaign, Summer Stay. Bass Coast Highway Patrol sergeant Jason Hullick said the police know annual holiday periods contribute to a significant rise in road trauma due to the increase in festive activities and use of rural roads by holiday makers. Over the next seven weeks, police members from the highway patrol will step up their road safety focus with four separate operations in an effort to reduce road trauma throughout the high-risk summer period. These include: • Operation RAID – a state-wide, cross-border operation with New South Wales and South Australia targeting drink and drug driving; • Operation Break-up – a state-wide operation focusing on high risk factors pre-Christmas including drink and drug driving, speed, fatigue and distraction; • Operation Crossroads – a nation-wide operation focusing on holiday driving during the Christmas and New Year week. This operation will mark the official holiday road toll period; and • Operation Fresh Start – a state-wide operation focusing on similar high risk issues that present challenges with the return of the industrial sector from the holiday break. Sgt Hullick said as well as participating in the state-run operations, police will also be running a number of their own operations targeting specific areas and offences throughout the Bass Coast Police Service Area. “Motorists driving in this area can expect to have their vehicles scanned and photographed, be breath tested, drug-tested and speed-checked by highway patrol members or their local police,” he said. “Operation RAID has been running for over two weeks now and already we have detected a number of motorists driving whilst over the limit. “We will continue our commitment to making the roads safer for everyone.”
Keeping watch: Bass Coast Highway Patrol Sergeant Jason Hullick and his fellow police officers will be enforcing Summer Stay these holidays in order to keep our roads safe.
Fashion danger MANY people wear sunglasses when driving, but how many consider if they are safe when driving? With the onset of sunnier days, RoadSafe Gippsland would like to warn people that wearing some sunglasses may be dangerous when driving. RoadSafe Gippsland spokesman Andy Milbourne said: “Some of the sunglasses have wide arms which may block the peripheral vision of
some drivers.” Most people buy sunglasses for the ‘look’ when they really need to consider if their vision is being blocked, Mr Milbourne said. “Sunglasses can be very useful, particularly when driving into the sun, but making sure you can see other road users beside you is vitally important to avoiding a collision,” he said. RoadSafe Gippsland also advises people keep this information in mind when purchasing prescription glasses too.
New app for car buyers YOUR phone could help you buy your next car. The free app, My Next Car, helps people looking to buy a car and is a first amongst Australian consumer protection agencies. The app was launched by Fair Trading NSW last week but its features are all relevant and useful to car buyers, wherever they reside. Fair Trading Minister Anthony Roberts said buying a car is a significant purchase and the new app would help consumers make an informed decision. “When buying a car, everyone worries they’ve picked a lemon but this new Fair Trading helps you
do your research and alerts you to any potential issues with the vehicle,” he said. “This app empowers consumers with important information to help them make an informed purchase.” The app allows users to take a photo of cars they like, record its details, use an inspection check list, compare cars side-by-side, order a debt check on the vehicle and calculate loan repayments. The app will be available for android users later this month and for consumers who do not own a smartphone, Fair Trading has advice for car buyers on the website www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au
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Newest leaders graduate mary Industries,VicRoads, the Gardiner Dairy Foundation and many others that make an essential contribution to GCLP. Alisha Twite said there had been many high points to her GCLP 2012 year. “I really loved visiting all the places around Gippsland that we visited, but a standout for me was seeing Fulham Prison. This was pivotal in changing my perception of how I viewed the Justice System and has been beneficial to my own professional development,� said Ms Twite. Overall, Ms Twite said GCLP connected the participants to a community of individuals that make a vibrant and engaged team during the program year and beyond. “The program year pushes you outside your comfort zone and challenges you to think about your own contribution to your community. It creates more self-aware leaders and encourages a network of Gippslanders to work together and use their strengths,� she said. “GCLP has strengthened my knowledge of Gippsland and also made me realise that no matter
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government would put beyond doubt its ability to fund vital local projects. “Local government is an essential part of Australia’s system of government and its contribution to our national wellbeing can be measured in economic and social terms. “It provides an accessible grassroots avenue for people to have a say in local matters that directly affect them,� she said. “It should be recognised in our national Constitution, alongside state, territory and Commonwealth governments.� ALGA is leading the campaign for a referendum on constitutional recognition of local government. A Federal Joint Standing Committee has been established to assess the likelihood of success of a referendum on financial recognition of local government, and Council will send a submission in support to this committee. “Councils are being asked to shoulder more and more services and responsibilities, the costs of which inevitably impact ratepayers when funding is not provided,� added Ms Ernst. “Constitutional recognition will give councils a stronger voice to advocate to both tiers of government for improved financial support for their communities.�
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Graduation dinner: from left, GCLP program manager Des Wynne, Inverloch’s Anna Langley, Leongatha’s Alisha Twite and C4G executive director Mary Aldred.
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Leongatha’s Alisha Twite, the South Gippsland manager for Employment Innovations Victoria, Inverloch’s Anna Langley from GPA South Gippsland, and Hallston’s Jeanne van der GeestDekker, who was one of two Gardiner Dairy Foundation Scholarship recipients for 2012 were among the South Gippsland contingent of 2012 graduates. Proudly auspiced through the Committee for Gippsland, GCLP was established in 1996 and has produced over 400 leaders, including Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie from Leongatha and Victoria Police Commissioner Ken Lay, originally from Korumburra.
Committee for Gippsland Executive Director Mary Aldred congratulated the class of 2012, noting the diversity of backgrounds, strong skill sets and passion for the region would hold them in good stead. “With 12 months of learning about community leadership, experiencing what makes Gippsland tick, and engaging with some inspiring leaders from around Gippsland and beyond, our graduates can apply their hard earned skills to contributing back into their local communities,� said Ms Aldred. “The program is designed to give the 26 participants a wide array of Gippsland experiences, from Coal Creek in Korumburra to our alpine region, through to our lakes, power stations, agriculture, community groups and even a day at Fulham Prison,� added Ms Aldred. The Program receives sponsorship throughout the year, including from the South Gippsland Shire Council, Bass Coast Shire Council, Regional Development Victoria, SP Ausnet, Department of Pri-
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Bikes everywhere! A PARADE of brightly coloured lycra passed through South Gippsland on Friday and Saturday, as more than 4000 cyclists explored the region as part of the Great Victorian Bike Ride. Riders from all over Victoria took part in the annual event, travelling from Lakes Entrance in East Gippsland to Phillip Island over a week.
Cyclists travelled from Yarragon to Mirboo North on Friday, and on Saturday, pedalled to Dumbalk, Meeniyan, Koonwarra and then broke for lunch at Inverloch. They then rode to San Remo via Cape Paterson. The Star caught up with the ride at Mirboo North, Koonwarra and Inverloch. More photos online at www. thestar.com.au
Stretching out: Great Victorian Bike Ride participants took time to stretch muscles and check phone messages when they took a break at Koonwarra on Saturday.
Helping hands: members of the Mirboo North Rotary Club were on hand to provide hot food for the riders. They were, from left: Phil Head, Mark Uren, Faye Buchanan, Tessa Livera, Ken Tumbridge and Sally Jones.
Taste tester: Jo De Navi and Rob Quirk sample beer with Ursula Van Bree from the Grand Ridge Brewery.
Bike central: Koonwarra was doing brisk business on Saturday morning as it became besieged with hungry and thirsty cyclists.
Bike ride bonanza
Continued from page 1. The town’s historical society mounted a photographic display, including memorabilia associated with Olympic basketballer Belinda Snell, a Mirboo North woman. Yoga, mural painting, Landcare display and jigsaw puzzles by Mirboo North Secondary College were other attractions, along with displays by the State Emergency Service and Country Fire Authority, and barefoot bowls at the bowls club. Scouts were busy charging riders’ mobile phones and St Mary’s Anglican Church held a movie night. “In the evening, we had the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band play at the rec reserve and there was spontaneous singing of Christmas carols everywhere, as people sang along with the band,” Ms Butler said. Cyclists filled the Grand Ridge Brewery and Restaurant to quench their thirsts from Friday afternoon until early Saturday morning. Bartender Kirsty Koene said the crowd was the biggest she had seen in her three years of
working there. “From one o’clock in the afternoon to one o’clock in the morning, we were flat out. We just did not stop,” she said. Every staff member was working, as the restaurant sold more than 200 meals, compared to a usual Friday night’s trade of about 30. Bar staff rushed to collect used glasses as drinkers exhausted the supply and brewery staff received positive feedback from cyclists who visited the brewery’s stall at the Koonwarra Farmers’ Market on Saturday. Mirboo North Cricket Club opened its bar and showed test cricket on a big screen on Friday afternoon and evening. The cricket was broadcast from Perth, where Mirboo North resident and television engineer Ernst Lenslink was working. Club president Angelo Cannizzo said more than 40 volunteers from across the community gathered to help, with all funds raised going towards the recreation reserve. “A lot of riders commented on the way Mirboo North treated them and a lot of people commented it
was the best so far (on the ride),” he said. “It was great to see the community come together for a common cause.” On Saturday morning, volunteers cooked a bacon and egg breakfast. Mr Cannizzo visited Yarragon on Thursday evening to tell riders to expect a hospitable welcome. The ATM at Mirboo North’s Bendigo Bank was shut on Saturday, running out of money due to demand. Volunteers travelled from Dumbalk and Boolarra to help stage the Mirboo North festivities. “It was just like after the fires. Everybody forgot any negativity and just pitched in and did it,” Ms Butler said. Bicycle Network Victoria estimated that 77 per cent of riders return to the region 12 months after the ride. South Gippsland Shire Council’s economic development officer Ken Fraser said the event was about selling the region. Council had two stalls at Mirboo North on Friday. “We had a lot of people enquire about coming back to Mirboo North and to South Gippsland, so we
exposed it,” he said. “A lot of people went on the rail trail and Lyrebird Walk.” Council staff worked with Bicycle Network Victoria for months in the lead-up to the ride.
Local fellas: riders Daryl Sinclair, Neil Cope and Stephen Sinclair from Stony Creek enjoyed a beer at the Mirboo North Hotel when the ride hit South Gippsland on Friday.
Sister power: Katherine and Alyssa Duthie of Carrajung were enjoying their time on the Great Victorian Bike Ride when they stopped in Mirboo North.
Team effort: Bruce Higgs was along for the ride, with blind friend Daryl Barnett. Mr Barnett was one of three blind people riding in this year’s Great Victorian Bike Ride.
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Christmas in ... LEONGATHA
All set: Santa is ready to have his photo taken with children and he’s keen for office staff to line up for a shot too. He is housed in a beautiful set up at Kelvin John’s Bedding in Bair Street Leongatha. With him are photographer Shelley Price and Leongatha Chamber of Commerce representative Cathy Smith.
Santa has arrived ready for Leongatha’s Christmas SANTA has arrived in town. He said he had quite a pleasant journey from the South Pole although last Thursday’s weather threw him a bit. It’s the beard and the suit you see, they’re designed for cold rather than hot weather. Some of the reindeer are corralled in a special
paddock, while others had to return home to keep an eye on everything at the workshop, which is particularly hectic at this time of year. Santa said it’s important for the reindeer to rest well and eat plenty of hay and mistletoe in order to conserve energy for their busy Christmas schedule.
The Leongatha Chamber of Commerce has set Santa up in splendid surroundings within Kelvin John’s Bedding in Bair Street. Photographer Shelley Price and her father Gavin spent hours decorating Santa’s corner with a red carpet, Christmas trees, coloured baubles, and a fireplace overhung
by a lovely festive patchwork. Santa himself is seated resplendent on a majestic throne, preparing himself for children to come and visit, tell him what they would like for Christmas and have their photo taken. ► Continued on Page 19
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Christmas in ... LEONGATHA
Christmas carols on again LEONGATHA’s special evening of family fun and Christmas carols will take place on Saturday December 15, at the velodrome area of the recreation reserve. Captain Martyn Scrimshaw of the Salvation Army is president of the organising committee. He said the event starts at 66pm, with ith a jjumping i castle, tl games, fface painting, i ti a bbarbecue b run by Leongatha Apex and coffee. “We’re also hoping the SES might give a demonstration.” Santa will arrive at 7.30 and this year will mingle with children in the crowd, rather than sitting on a stage. Genial
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► Continued from Page 17 He was in a reflective mood when he met The Star, saying it is important for us all to remember the true reason for the season. As we pass each other in the street, he said he hoped we would remember to pause, smile and wish each other a Merry Christmas. “Just stop and enjoy the festive season.” He needs lots of rest too, so his availability for photos is restricted. He’ll be in the store between 11am and 2pm, 3 to 5pm weekdays and 10am to noon-1pm on Saturdays until Christmas Eve. Santa said children are always excited to tell him
what gifts they hope for on Christmas Day and he is careful to remind them, “It depends on our workers whether we can supply what they need.” Cathy Smith, who runs Kelvin John’s Bedding and is a member of the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce, said she hoped businesses would take up an offer of staff photos with Santa. In other chamber promotions, five lucky shoppers will share in a Christmas tree of vouchers to be displayed in the bedding shop window. This finishes on Monday, December 24 and winners will be notified on Christmas Eve. Santa will walk around
the main streets on Saturday, December 15 and 22 and also spread cheer at Leongatha Memorial Hospital, Koorooman House and Woorayl Lodge. Super Saturday Saturday, December 15 has been set aside for a sidewalk sale from 9am to 2pm. Members of Leongatha Apex will augment that with a sausage sizzle near the memorial hall and Dave Durrant will lead 40 students in singing Christmas carols in front of the hall. The South Gippsland Shire Brass Band will play and a Christmas play will be staged in front of St Peter’s Anglican Church.
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CHRISTMAS should be a time of sharing and helping, and you can do that little bit extra by buying charity Christmas cards.
When you do this, card-sale profits go to help worthwhile charities. So where can you buy these charity Christmas cards? In Leongatha, at the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau, located in the Memorial Hall complex, Michael Place,
Leongatha, opposite the Post Office. Just drop in and select the cards you like from their range of designs and charities. Charities represented include Arthritis Victoria, the Cancer Council, Anglicare, Children First, the Royal Children’s Hospital, and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. To get your cards you can drop in or you can call 5662 2111 (Monday to Friday, 10 am to 4 pm).
Care: Santa photographer Shelley Price and her dad Gavin spent a day and a half creating a perfect setting for Santa in a section of Kelvin John’s Bedding. Included is this fire place and Christmas theme patchwork done by Shelley’s grandmother Joy Potter. Joy lives in Sale but is originally from Leongatha.
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Christmas in ... LEONGATHA Festive tree adds cheer It is expected to be set up and decorated sometime this week. Leogatha Chamber of commerce is organising the tree. President Darryl McGannon said, “Hopefully it will look quite smart.” He said the chamber will “dress up” the street this Christmas season too.
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“Keep an eye out.” Asked why the South Gippsland Shire Council didn’t supply Christmas decorations for Leongatha, economic development coordinator Ken Fraser said decorating towns for Christmas had always been the responsibility of local chambers of commerce or progress associations. He said there were around 20 towns in the shire and if the council provided decorations for one, it would have to do so for the others and that would be expensive.
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Teens ready for work LEONGATHA Secondary College Year 10 students pledged to continue on a positive pathway into the workforce on Thursday. This was the end of their yearlong involvement in the Beacon program which concentrates on preparing young people for their future. On Thursday the teenagers pledged “I willingly commit to achieving personal success through the Leongatha Secondary College
Beacon Program. I will pursue a positive pathway in further education, training or employment” as a group as well as signing a charter to back up the pledge. Throughout the Beacon program students learnt how to present themselves when looking for employment, in an interview situation as well as looking at different job opportunities available in the local area. Fraser Kelly, one of the student ambassadors for the program said he got plenty out of the sessions through
the year. “I now have a different perspective about my career choices for the future,” he said. “Being an ambassador has also helped me build on skills that will help in the workforce, like public speaking.” Each student received a certificate for their work in the Beacon program and is now better placed for the workforce when they choose to enter it.
Beacon leaders: 2012 Beacon Program Ambassadors Fraser Kelly, Birri-Li Nichols, Gippsland manager Julie Jacobs, Jake Thomas and Anna McCracken.
Making a pledge: Britta Jobling and Belinda Dyke sign the Beacon charter on Thursday.
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With 1300 residents in receipt of Fire Prevention Notices recently, it is a timely reminder to us all that a few weeks of hot dry weather can make for a menacing change to fire conditions in the Shire. Just recently I was driving home to Venus Bay and saw a small paddock fire jump the fence onto a road reserve. The Meeniyan CFA was there in minutes and it was both impressive and reassuring to see them in action so quickly, but as we all know, fire speed can be astounding. So whether you’re in town or in the country, check your gutters, remove rubbish from around your property and make sure the whole family is familiar with your fire plan… you have done one, haven’t you? If not, go to www.cfa.vic.gov.au and there are templates there to prompt you about the things you need to consider. As you start Christmas shopping, you might also consider upgrades of mobile phones and laptops as possible family presents. In the event of a fire they are invaluable ways to keep in touch if phone line and power outages interrupt your communication with the outside world. Let’s use these technologies to support us in all ways. Consultants appointed by Council to assist with the Master Plans for the Korumburra and Mirboo North swimming pools have hit the ground running, having already met with representatives of the pool committees and Council staff. In line with the new direction we are taking with community engagement where we want to encourage stakeholders to be in the midst of the decision making process, volunteers and committee members are being proactive in the process to get feedback from across the community, whether they are pool users or not. It‘s great to see their enthusiasm as they take a lead in the management of these community assets. Businesses which have struggled somewhat through winter are enjoying the fresh economic stimulus as the tourist season starts. Absentee property owners and visitors have been filtering back down to the region to enjoy the warm weather and easy lifestyle. They do increase the traffic in and about our towns, so be patient – it’s all good for our communities. The last Council meeting for the year will be held on December 19 and Councillors will be in recess in January, returning to participate in a two day session in late January to study our long term financial planning and community engagement strategy. Council offices will remain open between Christmas and New Year this year to ensure that services are well maintained for your convenience. As well, extra waste services will kick in to cope with the bigger crowds in our coastal holiday spots. Most Councillors will also be around for the Australia Day Awards Ceremony on January 23 to honour the 22 nominees we have received this year. Then of course there are the various local celebrations on Australia Day. The first Council meeting for 2013 will be in February. Can you believe it is December already?
What an honour it is to be elected mayor of Bass Coast and represent all residents. I am under no illusion - this will be a challenging role, but I am looking forward to working with my fellow Councillors to set our four year term out on the right foot. I would like to thank the residents of Leadbeater Ward for voting me as their representative for the next four years. I believe we have a strong, cohesive community and representing Leadbeater is something I am very proud to do. I would also like to thank my fellow Councillors for their faith in electing me as mayor. We are a very new Council and will learn a lot over the next year. Over the coming months we will develop our Council Plan which will guide our decision making and resources over the next four years. The Local Government Act says it must be developed within six months of a new Council taking office. During our election campaign, each Councillor visited and talked with members of the community about what they wanted to see and what concerned residents in Bass Coast. This, plus information collected by Council officers, will help inform our new Council plan. I look forward to meeting many more residents, particularly those involved with our fantastic community groups. I believe these groups are the core of our community, managed largely by volunteers. They often organise sporting, arts and cultural events, provide support to residents and enrich the quality of life for everyone in Bass Coast. Council offers the Community Directory to community groups as a way to help groups promote themselves and to help residents (particularly new residents) find special interests, support and sporting groups. Many groups will have held their AGMs recently and I encourage the new office bearers to make sure their details are up to date. To update your Community Directory Listing, please contact our Customer Service staff. If your group is not on the Directory, you can register online at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au. If you’re interested in staying up to date with Council news, please email communications@ basscoast.vic.gov.au to be included on a weekly mailing list. Be sure to stay in touch with your Ward Councillor if you have any Council questions or problems. If you would like me or your Ward Councillor to attend an event or meeting, please contact us. Our details are available at www.basscoast.vic.gov. au under Council>Bass Coast Councillors. Alternatively, you could call 1300 BCOAST (226 278) and speak to Linda Ryan in the CEO’s office or Ravinder Mansfield in Governance.
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GIPPSLAND councils have joined forces to drive the innovative Gippy Ride Share program as an alternative transport option.
Free public forums will be held across the region to sell the benefits. Potential users and representatives of businesses, educational institutions and agencies are encouraged to come along and learn more about the program at any of these forums. A session will be held in Leongatha on Wednesday, December 5, from 10amnoon at GippsTAFE, 129 Nerrena Road. The program is web based. Go to www.gippyrideshare.com.au and register the support you are looking for, and you will be provided with the five closest matches for you to consider for your transport needs. Transport connections coordinator for South Gippsland Shire Council, Fred Boreham, said there were many benefits, apart from helping those who have difficulty getting to work, training,
education and social activities. “It provides connections to buses and trains and reduces demand for businesses to provide onsite car parks, as well as freeing parking and traffic congestion in the town centres,” he said. “Those who don’t have a vehicle are better able to shop, which stimulates the local economy, and employers find they have a wider choice of employees to meet their needs. “The car owner gets support with shared fuel costs and social contact is enjoyed, so it’s a win-win all round.” Mr Boreham said all shires have less than adequate public transport systems and the program bridges a number of gaps. “Even if someone only shares a ride twice a week, the benefits will show – it’s not an ‘all or nothing’ game,” he said. For further information, contact the Transport Connections coordinator in your shire: South Gippsland, Fred Boreham, 5662 9324 or Bass Coast, Sue Whyte, 1300 226 278.
Coastcare funds flow DEPUTY Premier Peter Ryan congratulated the Sandy Point Foreshore Committee of Management, South Gippsland Bird Observers and South Gippsland Conservation Society, who will share in almost $30,000 worth of Coastcare Victoria grants. Mr Ryan said a total of $388,000 in grants had been awarded to 31 volunteer and community groups, including the three South Gippsland groups, for conservation and management works along Victoria’s coastline. “The grants will be used for projects including protecting threatened species, foreshore restoration and weed control,” he said. “The Sandy Point Foreshore Committee of Management will receive $11,554.40 for coastal weed management, including a program to create greater community awareness about managing coastal weeds. “The South Gippsland Bird Observers will receive $3190 for Hooded Plover protection and awareness signage in the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park, and the South Gippsland Conservation Society will receive $15,000 to fund the Anderson Inlet Southern Creek Catchments Improvement Plan.” Minister for Environment and Climate Change Ryan Smith said the latest round of grants were awarded as
part of the Victorian Coalition Government’s Coastcare Victoria Strategy. “Coastcare Victoria is dedicated to enabling coastal volunteers to continue their work and improve our coast for the benefit of all Victorians, now and into the future,” Mr Smith said. Mr Smith said the range of projects that had received funding through the grants program reflected the diverse range of needs and uses of Victoria’s 2000km of coastline. “Through Coastcare, the government is supporting the thousands of volunteers who give their time to care for the coast. The work they do is vital, whether it is restoring coastal ecosystems, protecting threatened species or education,” Mr Smith said. “Coastcare Victoria Community Grants are managed by the Department of Sustainability and Environment, with funding through the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country program. “Since 2009, more than 100 projects have been supported through Coastcare Victoria. Funded projects address important coastal issues including the protection of Ramsar wetlands, conservation of threatened species and the protection and restoration of threatened ecological communities.”
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More jobs at Wonthaggi Coles COLES will officially open the doors to its new-look market style supermarket at Wonthaggi tomorrow (Wednesday), bringing an extra 60 jobs to the local community.
The fresh look store will be open from 7am until 10pm seven days a week, delivering greater convenience to local shoppers. Spanning over 4000 square metres, the major upgrade at Coles Wonthaggi includes a redesigned fresh produce section, which will display an extensive range of fruit and vegetables on ice for optimum freshness. Local shoppers at Coles Wonthaggi will also benefit from a brand new delicatessen boasting a wide variety of specialty cheeses, as well as an extensive seafood selection ensuring customers have a range of sustainable choices when it comes to fresh fish. Meat manager Daniel will lead the meat team at Coles Wonthaggi, offering shoppers perfectly-sliced lamb cutlets and juicy thick cut steaks, which are part of the slice-on-request service. In addition, Coles’ in-store bakery team of four will prepare a fabulous range of fresh bread daily. In the new open bakery, customers will be able to watch the bakers prepare Coles’ authentic Turkish bread, scrumptious cookies and jam doughnuts. For shoppers on the go, the new Coles Curry Pot will feature a delicious range of ready-made curries and accompaniments, while the new Thai
origins and Italian ranges offer convenient authentic style dishes perfect for a no-fuss night in. Coles Wonthaggi’s entertainment and paper offering has the latest books, magazines and DVD releases. For greater convenience, six selfservice checkouts have been introduced to make quick trips a breeze. Coles Wonthaggi store manager, David Siutryk, has been with Coles for 16 years, and says he is looking forward to opening day when local shoppers can come in and experience the new store’s fresh offerings and great service. “We are excited to open our doors and give the local community access to quality products at Coles’ great value prices; customers will have access to the latest in fresh food features in our brand new Wonthaggi store,” he said. “The Coles Wonthaggi renewal has allowed us to increase our local team from 46 to 98, and strengthen our customer service, while creating an extra 60 jobs in the local community at the same time.” Opening day activities include a live broadcast from local radio station 3GG from 10am to 2pm, complete with show bags, balloons, a barbecue for shoppers and a $1000 Coles gift card giveaway. On opening Saturday, local radio station STAR FM will also make a guest appearance, including a barbecue and another $1000 Coles gift card giveaway. Coles Wonthaggi will be located at Wonthaggi Plaza Shopping Centre, 2 Biggs Drive in Wonthaggi.
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hospitals, hotels, clubs, gaming rooms, cinemas and residential houses. Williams and Burns have also played a large role in the completion of projects around South Gippsland, including the Leongatha Learning Centre, RACV Resort in Inverloch and Newhaven College, and beyond, such as the Novotel Hotel in St Kilda, the Bairnsdale Police Station, the Latrobe Hospital cancer care and Inghams in Thomastown and Somerville. Williams and Burns were up against a number of Melbourne-based contractors for the Wonthaggi Plaza job and were the only local company to apply. Mr Sullivan said to land the job, which took the work of 10 employees, was “a good feat in itself”. The beauty about a business like Williams and Burns is the work is done by locals, with the company providing employment opportunities in the region, as well as helping young people begin their careers. Mr Williams said he is passionate about offering apprenticeships, as young people are essentially the future of the industry. With the plaza now completed and set to open tomorrow (Wednesday), Williams and Burns will maintain the centre for the next 12 months, if not longer, with the company encouraging high quality regular maintenance and repair of air conditioning systems in order to prevent expensive refurbishments and upgrades. They offer air conditioning and mechanical services, proactive preventative maintenance, breakdown repair, retrofit and replacement.
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Christmas wishes from WONTHAGGI Students create toys like Santa’s elves MOVE over Santa Claus’ elves! Grade 1 students from Wonthaggi North Primary School had a hand in making their own toys when they visited the Wonthaggi Woodcrafters toy making group recently. The children chose a toy they would like to make and were given a kit to put together. Members of the group
volunteered their time to individually help each child construct their toy. The students really enjoyed the experience of using tools such as hammers and screw drivers, and were thrilled with their finished product. The experience was part of the Grade 1 toy topic for this term. The morning was thoroughly enjoyed by both students and volunteers.
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AS exams wind up and Year 12 students start thinking about their holidays, Bass Coast Shire Council wants to remind visitors to enjoy it, and don’t spoil it.
Community safety manager Philippa O’Halloran said planning for schoolies has been a coordinated approach with other key agencies. “Our messages are based on community feedback that said young people coming to Bass Coast should be encouraged to appreciate and enjoy the natural attractions of the area,” she said. “Our beaches, surf, natural landscapes and visitor attractions are our best attributes and schoolies, like all our visitors, are encouraged to make the most of these. “Our focus this year is to promote respect for the local environment and residents, by continuing with the ‘Enjoy it….don’t spoil it!’ message. “We recognise that there will be an increase of 17 to 19-year-olds in Bass Coast, particularly Phillip Island, San Remo and Inverloch from late November to early December.” To support the young people there is extensive information available to them when they register online or in person at Cowes and Newhaven Information Centres. The information is part of a state-wide campaign targeting the celebrating school-leavers. There is a focus on drinking responsibly, looking after your mates and taking responsibility for your own safety. Registered school leavers will receive information about making responsible choices while on holiday, how to access transport and youth workers plus many discounts to local attractions and businesses. “Registration provides resources that assist young people to enjoy the best of what we have to offer, even if they are staying at home or are in the area during schoolies,” Ms O’Halloran said. “There are a lot of benefits to registering and we thank the local businesses who have offered exclusive discounts and promotions to local attractions to those who do register. We encourage parents to ask their children to register. Not only will they be able to access a free ride home and other services, but if there was an emergency, we can contact families quickly and easily.” Ms O’Halloran said the Red Frog group will operate on Phillip Island from the last week of November until early December, including running a bus service for registered schoolies to make sure they get home safely at night. “Anyone needing assistance or advice can ring the Red
Frog hotline on 1300 557 123, including organising to be picked up by the Red Frog bus,” she said. “School leavers will be able to register on board the bus and pick up their information pack. “Council and other key agencies will also send out coordinated messages about responsible behaviour and access to support services targeted to youth during schoolies. “Even with this planning, problems may occur for some residents. If there is an emergency or something to report to police, please contact 000.” Parents are able to call the Red Frog hotline if they are concerned and want the Red Frogs to check on their child.
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Mystery man By Matt Dunn FOR Venus Bay author and paranormal researcher Grant Robinson the decision to investigate Gippsland’s great mysteries was motivated by something very personal.
In 1980 Grant’s stepfather Jim passed away after a battle with poor health. Life in Poowong had offered the young family a charmed, bucolic existence, but Jim’s death cast a pall over all. And yet, despite his death, Grant believes Jim literally reached out to him from beyond the grave. “Something grabbed my hand like a handshake. I turned my head expecting to see a person there, because that’s the way the mind works. But when I turned my head, I found my hand suspended in mid-air. It almost felt electric,” he said. “It was like a firm handshake. I ran up the hill, screaming. I never went back to that spot ever again. It probably took me 15 years to work out what had happened. I was 11 and Mum was a widow at 44. I became the man of the house.”
Hannah Watson of 1st Foster Cubs has won South Gippsland Landcare Network’s koala colouring competition. She was presented with her winning certificate and prize pack by Fosky, the network’s mascot. The competition drew entries from scout groups, the general community and those who attended the South Gippsland Dairy Expo held in September.
The best: this is Hannah’s winning colouring in.
Grant said he realised in later years that the ghostly Jim meant him no harm. “It wasn’t meant to be a scary thing, it was just intended to be something of comfort and something that said, ‘Sorry for the trauma. Sorry for what you had to see and what you had to go through,’” he said. “I’ve used that incident as a comfort throughout my life. People invariably say, ‘You were a kid, you’ve imagined it.’ That’s all right. Whatever it was, it was real. I went on to uni and became a mathematician and a scientist – someone who looked at the world in a rational way – but the memory of that handshake was always there. “I always felt there was something else going on that I couldn’t explain.” Grant said it wasn’t until he started to sit down and write the opening pages of Mysterious Gippsland – a book that will feature Gippslanders’ recollections of close encounters with big cats, ghosts, UFOs and other paranormal phenomena – that he realised what an indelible effect his beyond-the-grave encounter had had on him. “The time I developed an interest in ghosts and
Grant Robinson: the paranormal investigator and author is keen to talk to anyone in Gippsland who believes they have seen a UFO, big cat, Tasmanian Tiger, ghost or any other mysterious entity.
UFOs was after that handshake,” he said. The handshake lit a flame that has burned brightly within Grant, driving an unquenchable interest in the unexplained. But in reality another event had already started his mind ticking over – the 1978 Bass Strait disappearance of 20-year-old pilot Freder-
ick Valentich. Valentich advised Melbourne air traffic control there was a “strange aircraft” hovering above him. Moments later all contact was lost. No trace of Valentich, or his Cessna aircraft, was ever found. Grant said that while a recent experience with a Ouija board had “freaked” him out, he in no way re-
sembled The X-Files’ Fox Mulder. Grant has already started interviewing people in East Gippsland, but is keen to start gathering stories closer to home. “I really wanted to make sure there was enough interest to do something. I was a bit nervous about it. I have a profile as a school teach-
er,” he said. “I always had ambitions to write something and I’ve been researching and writing bits and pieces about the unknown for years. But when you talk about mysteries, you don’t know where to start. “I think it just hit me one day that within Gippsland you have the Lady of the Swamp,
UFOs, big cats, Tassie tigers. There’s easily a book there. I thought, I’ll start small. I’m not out to make a million dollars, I’m out to let people tell their stories.” If you have a Gippsland mystery, Grant would like to hear from you. Phone 0432 326 949, email: mysteriousgippsland@ bigpond.com.
Horse workshop inspires equine Landcare group for South Gippsland MORE than 30 horse owners last week attended a Landcare workshop in Korumburra. The workshop covered the latest thinking on grazing management and showed how the health of the soil is directly related to the health of horses. Equine nutritionist and consultant, Marriette Van Der Berg presented on a range of topics including current problems in horse and land management, horse behaviour, controlling weeds, foraging, nutrition, feeding and pasture planning. Marriette also spoke on the importance of farm planning to get the best for horses, as well as taking into account the impact a property has on the entire catchment. This could include runoff from arenas or laneways, as well as biodiversity plantings. The workshop also generated high interest in the creation of an equine Landcare Group to run in South Gippsland. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend a meeting to form the group on December 18 in Korum-
burra from 1.30-3pm. This meeting is open to anyone interested in having a say and contributing to the creation of a South Gippsland Equine Landcare Group. This will include discussion on general group elements such as how often to meet, where, ideas for guest speakers, office bearers and topics of interest. The group could range from a simple format of four guest speakers a year to field days, tree plantings, farm walks and bus trips. Please RSVP to the South Gippsland Landcare Network on 5662 5759 or kathleenb@wgcma.vic.gov.au
Garden day nets $2000 TWO Fish Creek gardens were open to the public recently, raising more than $2000 for Prom View Lodge, an aged care facility at Foster. More than 100 people attended, enjoying the gardens of Les and Beryl Jones and Frank and Nadia Stefani. Anyone still wanting to buy plants can contact Nadia on 5683 2385, with money going to the lodge.
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Cameron Douglas: the stuntman, actor, photographer, journalist and former soldier is keen to find a permanent residence in the region.
Cam comes back
By Matt Dunn
HE’S not the son of Hollywood superstar Michael Douglas. But Cameron Douglas shares at least one similarity with the celebrity bad boy – he is keen to make his mark on the silver screen. The former soldier has been in many of Australia’s favourite TV dramas, including Neighbours, Blue Heelers, Good Guys Bad Guys and Ocean Girl, as both an actor and stuntman. Add “photographer” and “journalist” to the resume and you’ve got far more than the hailed “triple threat”. He was a student at the Hallston State School in 1972, when neighbouring Wooreen
State School students, along with teacher Mary Gibbs, were kidnapped by unemployed friends, Edwin John Eastwood and Robert Clyde Boland. The pair demanded a $1 million ransom. No one was physically harmed during the ordeal, but the mental and emotional scars have endured. “The funny thing is our school was supposed to have a day at the Wooreen school that day. A friend and I took off fishing for the day, totally unaware of what had happened. Our parents were pretty angry, because they thought we’d been taken with the Wooreen kids,” he said. Despite the dark memory of the kidnapping, he said growing up around Hallston was “just magnificent”.
He has about 25 acres of land in the area, which he is planning to sell. Cameron has his heart set on living in Mirboo North. “I’ve been coming back to this area once a month for the past 30 years, whether I’ve been living here or camping,” the 45-year-old said. Cameron has a love of the land he expresses through photography. But this artistic bent takes other forms too. His website, vampirehunter. com.au is a homage to the bloodthirsty undead. “I did a photography project on vampires when I was doing my photo-journalism course. I’d finished the course and they said, ‘Pick a genre, just for something fun to do.’ I put an ad on a website called ‘Star Now’, which is for actors and actresses. I had 280 people apply to
model in three days,” he said. “Because the photos are something a bit different, the actors and actresses who used it have been successful in picking up work.” “Different” is an apt word to describe the site: a cavalcade of vampires with bloody fangs. He took photos when he was in the Army too, serving with 2 Commando Company at Williamstown, then 5/6 Infantry Battalion. Cameron said the reason he wanted to come back and settle in the region was “not just about the place, but the people”. “If I won Tattslotto tomorrow, I wouldn’t buy anywhere else in the world. My daughter loves it too, tearing around the place on her mini-bike. You can’t do that stuff in Melbourne,” he said.
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Be dazzled! This four bedroom home featuring a stunning outdoor pool is available through Prom Country First National. See page 34 for details.
NEW LISTING
NEW LISTING
LEONGATHA VENDOR WILLING TO LEASE BACK
LEONGATHA IDEAL FOR THE YOUNG FAMILY OR RETIREES
WILD DOG VALLEY
A PEACEFUL RURAL RETREAT
LEONGATHA AN ELEGANT BLEND OF LUXURY, LIFESTYLE & LOCATION
$245,000 negotiable
$275,000 Sole agent
$360,000 Sole agent
$527,000 Sole agent
A well maintained home in a great location, close to shops, rail trail & medical clinic. Comprising 2/3 generous bedrooms, cosy sun room off a galley kitchen, separate lounge or dining room & lock up single brick garage. Nestled in a cottage style garden with a sunny back yard, the property would suit first home buyers, investors or retirees. Affordably priced. Vendor is keen to sell.
This private, affordable home is in a quiet location. Neat & in great condition, it will never need painting. Comprises 3 BRs& bungalow, renovated kitchen, ducted heating, large paved undercover patio/BBQ area & double carport. The whole property is extremely neat. Manicured gardens are low maintenance. With rear yard access & all in excellent condition, inspection is highly recommended.
A great chance to purchase an ideal rural retreat/ family home. This property is well sheltered & on 7 acres (approx) not far out of town. The low maintenance renovated home has verandahs to 3 sides, 4BRs, open plan living, bathroom, 2 semi -en suites & study. It is private & set on a rise with picturesque creek views . Also has 2 dams, stables, double machinery shed & 2 chook sheds.
An absolutely stunning executive style residence, just like new. Displays 2 huge open plan living areas, 3 large BRs , en suite with therapeutic spa, quality appliances/ fittings / furnishings, 2 large bay windows taking advantage of gardens/views, full wall of cathedral windows, low maintenance gardens, private outdoor alfresco area. Designed for easy living & entertainment. Nothing spared.
5 McCartin Street LEONGATHA
Insight
Lindsay Powney 0428 515 103
Robyn Powney 0488 454 547
5662 2220
Web insightrealestate.com.au Email reception@insightrealestate.com.au
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For the growing family
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ITUATED on a gently undulating 2.7 acres in an elevated position, this spacious cedar home features much sought after outdoor and indoor living space. Generous in size, the home boasts two open living areas with cathedral ceilings, built-in bar, wood fire, Reverse Cycle air conditioner, and a renovated kitchen with
MEENIYAN
excellent storage and electric cooking. Families will appreciate the three bedrooms plus study or fourth bedroom, en suite and walk-in robe and three toilets in total. Outside there are large verandahs, paved outdoor area, established gardens, wood and garden sheds, large double carport and connected to sewerage and town water with future subdivisional potential (STCA).
Location: 15 Brendan Street Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Car spaces: 2 Internet ID: 271070 Land size: 2.7 acres Price: $420,000 Agent: Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha Contact: 5662 5800
Ideal central location A
QUALITY built residence close to schools, this three bedroom house features a brick and timber interior. A spacious kitchen, dual living areas, Reverse Cycle air conditioning and a dual access bedroom also feature in this home. A large double garage with rear access completes this property. Sitting in an elevated position surrounded by delightful landscaped gardens, your inspection is invited.
LEONGATHA Location: 10 Callaway Crescent Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Car spaces: 2 Land size: 884m2 Price: $295,000.00 Agent: SEJ Real Estate Contact: Glenys Foster on 0408 515 665 SOLE AGENT
Family home on four quality acres T
HIS very well maintained family home is located on a sealed road only 10 minutes from Leongatha, with the advantage of a school bus running past the front gate. Offering four bedrooms including main with en suite, builtin-robes to all bedrooms, two Reverse Cycle air conditioners, L-shaped lounge/living area and laundry with cupboard space. Outside offers; wide verandahs on all sides, sunblinds, outdoor entertaining, a double carport, 90,000lt fresh water storage, workshop/shed and a ‘chook shed’. Surrounded by lawns, shrubs and fruit trees as well as the remaining land in 4 paddocks, this property is ideal for horses, cattle or even growing your own veggies.
NERRENA Location: 1270 Nerrena Road Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Price: $450,000 Agent: Alex Scott & Staff Leongatha Contact: 5662 0922
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Servicing South Gippsland with our 4 office network - Leongatha, Mirboo North, Korumburra and Inverloch
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The home comprises 3 bdrm plus office, with modern en suite, WIR to main. The modern kitchen has quality appliances including dishwasher. The lounge & dining area is a large open space with split system air conditioner. Other features include new bathroom with spa bath. Double garage, 11 x 5m inground solar heated pool with excellent outdoor living area, including kitchen. Veggie patch, bore water & large well fitted out 25 x 12m shed. A great property in a beautiful tranquil setting surrounded by farmland.
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John O’Connor 0416 193 990
Web ID
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Beautifully presented home, conveniently located to all the schools. The owner's pride in this property is easy to see with the manicured gardens and spotless presentation throughout. Boasting 2 sep. & spacious living areas with expansive glass creating light filled rooms. The kitchen has huge bench space with breakfast bar, WI pantry &dishwasher. The master bedroom has a generous ensuite and WIR. A sliding door leads to covered decking which overlooks the gazebo and sheltered BBQ area.
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Michael Hanily 0417 311 756
under contract 30 Baromi Road, Mirboo North
23 Byrne Street LEONGATHA
90 Parr Street LEONGATHA
under contract
Lot 4 Clear Creek Boolarra
under contract
under contract
943 Mirboo-Yarragon Rd Mirboo North
60 Meeniyan Mirboo North Rd MEENIYAN
11 Park Drive LEONGATHA
7 Couper Street, Mirboo North
BUILDING BLOCKS
54 Hassett Street LEONGATHA
$135,000
Classic red brick Bungalow extensively renovated throughout to provide all the modern comforts. Period features with recessed sash windows, ornate ceiling roses, lead light windows.
Still sparkling like new, this huge home is located within an easy walk to schools. 3 living areas, a kitchen that has excellent bench & cupboard space & a kids rumpus room which could easily be converted into a cinema room.
99 Parr Street LEONGATHA
$139,000
$520,000 Sole agent
$398,000 Sole Agent
94 McCartin Street Leongatha Yesteryears charm with today’s comforts
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2 Lapin Court Leongatha Best value in town
2A Davidson Street Leongatha Enjoy life, not labour
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Veronica Court LEONGATHA
$129,000
OPEN FOR INSPECTION Sunday, DEC 9, 1pm - 1.30pm
$350,000
FROM $125,000
Lot 15 Vale Court LEONGATHA
OPEN FOR INSPECTION Sunday, DEC 9, 11am - 11.30am
Quiet location, 12 mths old & a quality finish throughout. Ideal for those looking for low maintenance & ease of living, open plan living, dining & kitchen & glass sliding doors onto covered outdoor living area. 7 star energy rating, Nth facing aspect.
Laura Vale Estate LEONGATHA
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21/17 McDonald Street Leongatha Get into The Grange
52 Koonwarra Road, Leongatha Loads of appeal
105-107 McCartin Street Leongatha Brand new units
12 Ridgeway Road, Mirboo North Perfect position
2 generous living areas, ducted gas heating & R/C. Main BR boasting a semi-ensuite with a large no-step shower. Large garage with remote roller door & direct access inside. Large covered outdoor area with view.
Faultless 3 bdrm home with huge street appeal, well maintained inside & out. Good paintwork, spacious lounge, R/C air con, light & bright kitchen & meals area, BIR's, colonial windows,big back yard, shed & carport.
Quality built 2 & 3 bedroom units in handy location to shops. Open plan living, includes floor coverings, built in robes, direct access from garage, separately titled. Hurry, only a few left.
Close to the schools, shops, swimming pool & park. 3 bedrooms, renovated bathroom & kitchen, open fire, split system, Baltic floor boards, pine line ceilings. Large block with rear lane access.
$299,000 Sole Agent
$269,000 Sole agent
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5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha
Michael Hanily Jason Harris 0417 640 079 0417 311 756
Christie Bowler 0407 812 904
5668 1300
96 Ridgway, Mirboo North
Natalie Couper 0428 941 541
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‘Central Cafe’ Leongatha LOCATED in a prime position near a busy supermarket / car park, South Gippsland Shire Offices and in Leongatha’s shopping precinct,This well-established business attracts plenty of passing trade, along with its large following of loyal regular customers.
Currently, the menu could be described as modern café-style cuisine with a gourmet twist, serving everything from slices, wraps to seafood platters. Central Café also provides regular catering for a wide variety of clientele, with potential for further expansion. Coffee sales have more than doubled over the past 18 months under the current ownership. The premises has undergone a complete refurbishment, both inside and out. The kitchen area has been extended and upgraded to Commercial standard. The new cooking area includes purpose-built triple filter exhaust fans, new stainless lined fire proof walling system, new stove/four burners, and twin deep fryers. A new front service counter features a three tray bain-marie, along with new purpose-built refrigerated display cabinet and storage fridge. Side work benches, back counter for coffee making, sink area and above bench shelving are also new. The café has been repainted and has new signage and menu boards, new ceiling fans and split system air con. Open six days a week (Saturday 8am - 3pm) the café comfortably seats 60; 48 inside and 12 outside. It could easily be run by an investor or sole operator with help from the reliable staff. It is also ideal for a couple/family business. Part way through a long secure lease, there is an option for a further five years. Ready to go and with excellent figures, there is scope for steady growth to continue. This business is reluctantly for sale for family reasons.
LEONGATHA Location: 7 McNamara Place Price: on application Agent: Insight Real Estate Contact: 5662 2220
Beach beauty A
RE you looking to be mesmerized this summer by a beach home with a private treed ambience, in a great location? Norman Road is a quiet street with a direct and delightful walk to the surf beach. The serenity continues when you enter a private front garden and deck, leading to a light north facing entrance and living room. A modern kitchen and meals area forms the heart of the home, making it an appealing space for enjoying culinary delights while entertaining guests. The home abounds with light and space, offering separate living rooms both with access to large outdoor decks and individual heating and cooling systems. The bedroom configuration is ideal for the holidaying family, offering two bedrooms in the front wing with direct access to a modern bathroom. A further two bedrooms in the rear wing also offer access to a well appointed bathroom. All bedrooms have built-in robes and garden views. All this only a short walk to the lovely inlet beach. This property also receives fantastic rental returns for holiday letting.
IINVERLOCH L Location: 15 Norman Road Bedrooms: 4 B Bathrooms: 2 B Price: $750,000 P Agent: Alex Scott & Staff Inverloch A Contact: 5674 1111 C
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Local people with national connections Real Estate
Available 7 Days Character Cottage on 80 acres LEONGATHA SOUTH NEW G TIN LIS
Hidden treasure LEONGATHA SOUTH NEW G TIN LIS
! ’Farmhouse style’ 3 spacious bdrms ! Homely kitchen northerly aspect ! Gentle undulating country divided
into 5 paddocks with dam ! Private & secluded.
$670,000 Sole agent
! 100 acre farm with 4 bdrm home ! Open plan lounge/dining overlooking
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2 stand shearing shed Stockyards 6 dams and semi permanent creek Currently running sheep, cows, & calves
! Heavy duty undercover yards, land
$995,000 Sole agent
$225,000 Sole agent
$2,950 per acre
They don’t come any better LEONGATHA
Look at that garden! LEONGATHA
rambling cottage gardens suitable for bullocks.
Upwards of $2,800,000
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! 6.5 acres block with Berry’s Creek
meandering the boundary ! Bitumen rd to the front gate from Mirboo North ! Protected block - permanent access to the creek
An outstanding fattening property of high reputation complimented by exceptional brick residence in a Magnificent setting EXCLUSIVE SOUTH GIPPSLAND LOCATION -approx. 24 kms Leongatha, 6kms Mirboo North and 2 hours Melbourne A RENOWNED PROPERTY FOR FATTENING BULLOCKS & LAMB
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149 Acre grazing property Hollins Road -TRIDA
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513 Acres - 207 Ha - Renowned Berryvale 520 BERRYS CREEK ROAD, LEONGATHA
341 Grazing property POUND CREEK Bitumen Road frontage with heavy duty stock yards Central laneway through property, excellent pastures Watered by dams also has water views of Anderson’s Inlet The property has a current planning permit to subdivide into 3 allotments Vendor terms available
Picture yourself living here JEFFREYS FLAT, BERRYS CREEK
Harmony living MIRBOO NORTH
! Stylish rendered brick home with
Colorbond & timber features ! Light filled kitchen with numerous entertaining areas. ! Double garage & easy to maintain gardens
! Solid brick 3 bdrm home on 790m2
block
! In ground pool, double garage &
bbq area
! Colourful gardens, close to CBD
$540,000
Upwards of $315,000
160 Acres grazing property MARDAN
Positioned for lifestyle MIRBOO NORTH
NEW G TIN LIS
! ’Ellimatta’ ’meeting place’ peaceful
& natural bush setting of 11 acres ! 34sq country style north facing 3 bdrm home with study ! Nu-Steel frame, BV, 9 car garage space
! 160 acres comfortable 3 br home ! Heavy carrying blue gum undulating
country ! Renovated cattle yards Armco Drench
Race & Norton H.D crush
! 57 acres grazing land/picturesque views ! Partially renovated 2 living
areas/2bdrm
! Only 6mins from Mirboo North on
bitumen road
$6,250 per acre
$695,000
$800,000
Upwards of $495,000
62 acres, 4 Titles MARDAN
322 acres, 2 Titles BUFFALO
“DALKEITH” MIRBOO NORTH
Love at first sight MIRBOO NORTH
NEW G TIN LIS
NEW G TIN LIS
! 62 acres in 4 titles heavy carrying blue
gum country ! Mainly undulating with small area of hill ! Scattering of natural blue gums & some new boundary fencing
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! Turn out paddock, heavy carrying
country ! Ideal for fattening bullocks ! Watered by dams ! Older style cottage
$240,000
Barry Redmond 0418 515 666
! Approx 4 acres + lease 1.4ac ! 4 bdrms, Ensuite to Master bdm ! Dressage arena for horses
! Charming 3 B/R olde world home ! Majestic canopy of mature English
oaks & cottage gardens
! 82 acres of heavy carrying country
including riding arena
$5,000 per acre South Gippsland Hwy LEONGATHA
5662 4033 www.sej.com.au
$850,000
Glenys Foster 0408 515 665 SEJ5260393
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Be dazzled! Dream property in private acre setting
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ERE is a very special property designed to satisfy the big items on all your family’s wish lists. A 10m in-ground pool, decent shed with heated Man Cave, Cave gorgeous kitchen, kitchen entertainer’s outdoor paradise, a beautiful, acre-plus garden, and nothing to be done! Where do we stop with the superlatives? Let’s start again at the beginning. Modern, with sandstone-look cladding beneath a Colorbond grey roof, set well back on a gracious, and securely fenced, park-like acre. Inside the solid front door, is a roomy living room with wall mounted flat-screened TV. To the right there’s a generous main bedroom with countryside vista, long walk-in robe and beautiful en suite with private garden view. The central open plan living zone incorporates a gorgeous kitchen featuring a Belling 900mm five burner range in matt black, with matching range hood. An eight-seater dining table fits easily into the light-filled living zone, with plenty of space to spare for casual family living around the big
TV, keeping one eye on the pool and the other on the dinner! There are three additional bedrooms (two with built-in robes), a generous family bathroom complete with corner spa, great laundry with direct access to the washing line, and separate toilet. Step through the glass doors to paradise outside. A huge, 12m (approximately) long gabled pergola with quality brick paving, overlooks the solar heated pool set in a paved and fenced surround and plenty of sky for sunning on the deck. The northern garden acre is beautifully laid out, with elevated views, specimen trees and colourful shrubberies all set to delight a keen gardener with its practicality and beauty. The chook house has a fenced yard and the doggy palace will be the envy of all your friends’ canines. A wide, side yard for the utilities and washing line on one side; on the other, a 6m x 9m shed incorporating a Man Cave with wood fired heater ensures that when the pool is in
recess, the indoor/ outdoor activities can continue all year round Important, extra features include down lights to all rooms, split system air conditioning, Tastic heaters in bathrooms, fitted Nobo heater in lounge, quality fixtures, quality window furnishings, great storage, and oodles of off-street parking space. Just a minute or two into Mirboo North shops, the position is fantastic and this property is too.
MIRBOO NORTH Location: 159 Baromi Road Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 Car Spaces: 4 Price: $510,000 - $540,000 Agent: First National Prom Country Contact: Allen Bartlett on 0417 274 624
Pizzazz, personality and potential! EVERY once in a while buyers y are offered a property that is unlike all the others. Here, the owners have taken an historic weathertak board home, and with the use bo of reclaimed chunky timbers and the natural wood finishes already within, added earthy alre colours, an extension and modcolo ern enhancements. The result is a warm and T relaxed environment, with free relax owing spaces both inside and flow out. Combined with the huge C 1582sqm (approximately) block, 1582s with pplans and permits approved for a dual occupancy development, the scope is enormous. The style of home is very suitTh ed to yyoung families or first home buyers searching for something a out of the ordinary. Maximislittle ou ing use us of space, a front lounge gorgeous green adjoins what iin n go or could be a home office, master spare bedroom. or spa A walk through brings you into the t home’s fabulous family centre, where the country style centr kitchen, wood fire, meals table kitch and couch sit so well together in a practical and attractive space. spac
Think late night dinner parties, warm winters and cool summers – it all works here. A central staircase leads straight up to a broad, mezzanine level: presently used as the master bedroom and study but just as easily swapped around to be spare room, office or library. This zone also provides access to an updated bathroom with timber vanity, toilet and bath with shower. The extension, through sliding glass and timber doors, comprises yet another living room with split system air conditioner and sliding glass doors to the garden, plus the third bedroom with double built-in robes. A country garden incorporates vegetable beds, herb garden, children’s play zones, a green house and a single ga-rage with workshop. An historic deciduous Ash h tree takes pride of place in the he middle, offering shade and struccture to the enormous block. Side gate access to Burchell ell Lane offers scope to tradesmen and for additional vehicle parking. Opposite the primary school, so it’s quiet all weekend and most of the day, and just a stroll to Mirboo North township.
MIRBOO NORTH Location: 4 Balook Street Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Car spaces: 1 Price: $280,000 - $310,000 Agent: First National Prom Country Contact: Kaz Hughes on 0417 516 998
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Rental market picks up D
ESPITE a slow period in South Gippsland’s rental market recently, the Leongatha market has responded in typical fashion.
Stockdale and Leggo property managers, Kellie Wilson and Tammy McMahon, have been run off their feet in the past couple of weeks letting properties left right and centre. Principal Michael Hanily said the girls have let over a dozen properties in the past two weeks alone. “Leongatha has always maintained a strong rental demand, and yes there was a period of unusually high vacancies, that was predominantly due to the desal winding down and the slow economy,� he said. “So forget all the doom and gloom you’re hearing about the Leongatha market; it has turned for the better.� If you’re thinking about an investment property in Leongatha, now is the time. “Prices have eased and money is cheap,� Mr Hanily said. “The bell has rung.�
On the rise: Stockdale and Leggo property managers, Tammy McMahon and Kellie Wilson have been busy leasing Leongatha properties in the past fortnight.
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★★★★★★★★ ★★★★★★★★ ARIES - March 21 - April 20
Close friendships are highlighted. Diversions prove rewarding. Household projects run smoothly once you work to a plan. An opportunity for reconciliation is around the corner. TAURUS - April 21 - May 22
Determination along with imagination helps you accomplish a key goal ahead of the target date. Unexpected guests both cheer you and tire you. Pace yourself sensibly. GEMINI - May 23 - June 21
Excesses of any kind should be avoided in a week that emphasises moderation. Experimentation brings positive as well as peculiar results, but is generally worth the effort. CANCER - June 22 - July 22
This is a favourable week for branching out and looking for ways to earn extra income. A relative may be unintentionally cramping your style. Diplomacy at this stage is critical. LEO - July 23 - August 22
Gradual changes are in progress in your career or home environment. In both areas be observant of trends. A good budget is important this week as your surplus could vanish quicker than you may wish. VIRGO - August 23 - September 22
Homework pays off in your career or education. Make every effort to research all facts meticulously. A family project brings rewards through the weekend. Athletic activities are specifically highlighted. LIBRA - September 23 - October 22
Ideas are bright, especially as they relate to community projects and may lead to a responsible assignment. A friend is much easier to live with after a frank discussion. SCORPIO - October 23 - November 21
Jumping to conclusions can lead to a major embarrassment. Be sure to weigh up all arguments before making pronouncements. Taking a firmer stand however, can bring long-overdue results. SAGITTARIUS - November 22 - December 22
Keeping a higher profile helps your employer notice your special skills and could lead to you landing a plum assignment. Be sensitive to the changing moods of loved ones. CAPRICORN - December 23 - January 20
Lost objects surface during a week that favours discovery and solved mysteries. A career dispute requires your firm hand. Business related travel may be in the picture. AQUARIUS - January 21 - February 19
Combined efforts pay off and a household project finally gets under way. Avoid controversial discussions with superiors. A friendship dilemma will clear up if you don’t force the issue. PISCES - February 20 - March 20
Review work objectives thoroughly and make sure you weigh all considerations. Don’t be pressured into taking a stand in a family dispute. Romantic intuition appears to be on target. BIRTHDAY THIS WEEK
You are anything but superficial and while friends may find you stand-offish at times, they admire the passion that you bring to a cause. Your interest in finance surfaces.
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Church Times ANGLICAN: Wednesday, December 5: 9.30am Woorayl Lodge HC; 10.15am Koorooman House HC; 11am St Peter’s MidWeek HC. Friday, December 7: 7.30pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk HC. Sunday, December 9: 8am St Peter’s HC; 10am St Peter’s Exploring Worship; 10.30am Union Church, Tarwin Lower HC. Tuesday, December 11: 7pm St Andrew’s, Dumbalk / St David’s, Meeniyan Fellowship. ST MARY’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Mirboo North. Phone 5668 1346. Holy Communion 8.30am: Worship and Sunday School 10am. ST PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: Korumburra: Sunday 9.30am and Wednesday 11.30am. Poowong: Second and fourth Sundays, 11am. ST GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CHURCH: McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi. Sunday, 9.30am Eucharist, 11am Family Service, Wednesday 10am Eucharist. Anglican Church of the Ascension: The Crescent, Inverloch. Sunday 9am Eucharist, Tuesday 10am Eucharist. For details of Community Meal, Youth Group, Bible Studies & Kids Club, contact Rev. Graeme Peters 5672 4590 or visit www. basscoastanglican.org.au AUSTRALIAN CHRISTIAN CHURCHES (AOG): Prom Coast Community Church Inc. - Foster Community House, Station Street, 10am: Sunday. Sunday School and Creche operates. Pastor Bill Watson 5686 2248. A.O.G. Inverloch - Cnr Bear and McIntosh Street, Inverloch. Sunday Service 10am; Imagine Christmas Day Service 9am. Contact: Jeff Robertson, 0418 125 832 or Imagine Burwood 9888 7466. Korumburra Southern Hills A.O.G. - 4 Mine Rd, 10am: Sunday. Also Children’s Church and Creche. Contact: Pastor Rob Davey 5625 3226. Youth: Neville Stuart ph. 0407 343 219. Equip Church - 17 Michael Place, Leongatha. Sunday service 10am. Contact: John 0408 305 880. Wonthaggi A.O.G. - Billson Street, 10am: Sunday. Contact: Pastor Barry Smith 5672 3984. CHRISTIAN REVIVAL CRUSADE: 40 Hughes Street, Leongatha. Sunday, Morning Service 10.30 am: Inspirational Service, 6.30pm: Children’s Church 10.30am: Home cells weekly. For all enquiries contact 5664 5455. THE CHURCH AT ARCHIES CREEK: Every Sunday 11am Worship, 6pm Faith Forum; 1st Sunday of each month simultaneous service for
singles to age 25. Tea/coffee and lunch provided. Phone: Ps. Chris Chetland 5678 7692, 0447 724 989. SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST: Saturdays, Church service 10am., Leongatha Sabbath School - 11.30am. CATHOLIC: St Laurence’s Parish Leongatha: 5 pm Mass Saturday, 11am Mass Sunday. Tarwin Lower: In St Andrew’s Union Church, 5pm winter, 6pm summer Mass Saturday. Meeniyan: 9.30am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 11am, 2nd and 4th Sundays. Mirboo North: 11am Mass, 1st, 3rd, 5th Sundays and 9.30am Mass, 2nd and 4th Sundays. St. Joseph’s Parish Korumburra: 9.30am Sunday Mass. Loch: 5pm/6pm Daylight saving Sunday Mass. Wonthaggi: Saturday evening 6.30pm: Evening Mass; Sunday, 10.30am: Mass. Inverloch: Sunday 9 am: Mass. KORUMBURRA’S AGLOW: First Monday every month at Korumburra Day Centre, Korumburra Hospital, Bridge St., Korumburra at 7.45pm. Inquiries phone 5657 2214. GIPPSLAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: meets at the Baromi Centre Mirboo North, Sunday 4-5pm Family Communion, 5-530pm refreshments, 5.306.15pm Bible Studies for adults, teens and children. Friday-Home Fellowships. More info: Bob Stevens 0400 403 765 or www. gippslandcf.org.au SALVATION ARMY LEONGATHA COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 52 Anderson Street (South Gippsland Highway) - Sunday: Family Worship at 10am: Sagala Tuesday, 4 - 5.30pm; mainly music, Thursday 10am. All welcome. Please contact Captain Martyn and Heather Scrimshaw, ph. 5662 5122. SALVATION ARMY WONTHAGGI COMMUNITY CHURCH meets at 149 McKenzie Street every Sunday at 11am for Family Worship. Kids' Club - every Tuesday at 4 pm, Women's Group - Wednesday at 1.30pm, and Playgroup - Friday 9.30am. Evening Ladies' Fellowship - First Monday each month and Youth Groups held monthly. All welcome. Please contact Lt. Robyn and Max Lean. Ph. 5672 1228. PRESBYTERIAN: Sunday Service 10am, corner Bent and Turner
Streets, Leongatha. Moderator Rev. Mark Smith 5625 4112. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH: Reformed Church meeting at the corner of Peart and Brown Streets. Sunday family service at 10.30am. (10am daylight saving time), creche and Sunday School available. All Sunday evening services at 5pm. Fortnightly youth activities. Home Bible Fellowship groups. Contact 5662 2527. UNITING CHURCH: Leongatha: Sunday, December 9, 10am. (HC) Mirboo North: 9.30am. Meeniyan: 10am. Wonthaggi: Sunday 9.30am, Family Service, all welcome. Inverloch: Sunday 11am: Korumburra: Sunday, 9.30am: Rev. Pastors Gavin and Sue Sharp, 5655 1997. Arawata: 11.30am 1st & 3rd Sundays. Kongwak: 11.30am 4th Sunday. B A P T I S T C H U R C H KORUMBURRA: 39 Mine Rd, Korumburra. Service and Sunday School 10.30am. Pastor Ian Wilkinson. Phone 5658 1366. BAPTIST CHURCH WONTHAGGI: Cnr McBride & Broome Crescent, Wonthaggi. Morning Service & Children’s Activities, Sunday 10am. Weekly activities see www. wonbaptist.org.au, Pastor Geoff Pegler 5672 4769. MEENIYAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: Sunday, 10am: Meeniyan Youth Club Hall. COMBINED CHURCHES WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH: 4th Sunday each month at 7pm. SCOTS PIONEER CHURCH: Mardan South. Pleasant Sunday Afternoons on the last Sunday of each month at 2pm. See occasional ad in this paper for details. For enquiries phone 5664 9306. FISH CREEK UNION CHURCH: 1st & 3rd Sundays, 9am; 2nd & 4th Sundays, 7pm. Contacts: Fran Grimes 5683 2650, Sue Poletti 5663 6325.
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ACROSS Twilight (4) Uprising (9) Barrier (4) Cab (4) Story (4) Tale (4) Cereal (10) Cart-horse (10) Powder (4) Ray (4) Limp (4) Deer (4) Eight-sided (9) Seperate (4)
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CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8354 ACROSS 1. “The cheek!” reveals bitterness (4). 7, When you get there, Nora is struggling with an antagonist (2,7). 8. Does it languish in the forest? (4). 9. The man brought back a doctor for the young thing (4). 10. It flies the equipment to the East (4). 11. For a man, dresses are a bore (4). 14. The roof is paid for by the landlord (2,3,5). 16. A very good trickster: very good indeed (5-5). 19. Test out and keep it (4). 22. By a considerable margin? How surprising! (4). 24. Has three points after the first round (4). 25. The little animal in the shade (4). 26. Join in, or amuse yourself away from (4,1,4). 27. Sounds like an animal, sweetie (4). DOWN 1. Looked with great surprise at the spaceman (5). 2. These days duck upsets her (5). 3. The whole tin is crumbling! Do something (6). 4. Increase for the singer (6). 5. Strain to see the name (4). 6. Having feasts in a bust-out might be how slimmers do so (9). 12. Return clutching the rearranged duet, we’re told (9). 13. Had left with a GI (4). 15. A terribly sour answer to “Whose? (4). 17. Seems exhausted and falls catching the ball (6). 18. Something for cooking you endeavour to get from the larder (6). 20. Sign right up in front of one (5). 21. A number to give to the golden voice (5). 23. Exorcises with songs (4).
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Hunters do battle for place on Snake Island PUBLIC safety was the primary concern for local residents who attended a meeting to discuss the proposal for a trial of balloted hunting of hog deer on Snake Island held at Port Welshpool recently. More than 100 people attended the meeting to hear from representatives from the Australian Deer Association (ADA), the Snake Island Cattleman’s Association (SICA) and other relevant industries. Also present was parliamentary secretary for primary industries, Dr Bill Sykes. President of SICA, Peter Mabilia said while the meeting had no outcome, he said there should be a result by the end of the year. “As of yet, we have no indication of how it will go, however I can’t see them sitting on the fence, they are going to have to say yes or no,” Mr Mabilia said. “The shooters do put a good story together, but the whole thing is, over there you don’t know who is 10 metres away from you. It is predominantly bush and it’s hard to know when other users are on the island. “We are not against shooting; we are against shooting on the island and we can’t see a reason why they want to spoil a unique place like Snake Island.” Mr Mabilia said there are other areas on the mainland where
hunters can target deer, and for just 24 people a year to be allowed on Snake Island to hunt seems “pretty ridiculous”. “Our group puts in about 1800 to 2000 tourism days a year and for the proposal to be allowed, it needs to be economically viable for the area,” he said. “We have already got concerned tourist groups calling us, worried about the shooters.” Public safety is the predominant issue concerning those opposed to the proposal; however Mr Mabilia said the lack of information surrounding where they want to shoot and the exact timing of the hunting period is also a concern. John Giliam from SICA said visitors come to the island without fear and appreciate it for its pristine and untouched environment “Although the ADA claims safety is not an issue, we see it as paramount and that it should never be compromised,” Mr Giliam said. “Snake Island is a haven for hog deer and is one of the few places in the world where people can see them in a totally natural habitat. “We regard the island as a nursery for the herd. They are not causing destruction and are not a problem environmentally.” Steve Garlick, ADA Victoria branch president said in terms of the way the hunters presented themselves and got their message across at the meeting, it was successful. “The key thing driving the proposal for the trial is the hog deer management strategy implemented by the State Government in
2008,” Mr Garlick said. “This management strategy will not be fully functional until hunting on Snake Island is permitted. “In terms of local impacts and benefits, we are doing everything we can to address any public safety concerns.” Mr Garlick said from where the ADA stands, the trial has every opportunity to go ahead. “I think we have done everything we can to ensure the public is well informed, all we can really do now is hope that the cards fall our way,” he said. “One thing we are certainly going to do is work with Ron Mayze and Para Park Cooperative on Sunday Island to see how quickly hog deer settle, to help determine how to break up the hunting across the two months periods. “Some of the objection is due to people liking the deer; however any of the objections against gunfire and stray bullets is a rouse to keep us from hunting on the island.” Mr Garlick said hunters are well educated and can control where their bullets go. “It is safe to say if it wasn’t going to progress it wouldn’t have gotten as far as it has,” he said. “Dr Sykes will now go back to Minister Peter Walsh, who will make a recommendation to the State Government. We may not know the outcome of that until early 2013.”
Country COOKING WITH
Meg Viney A VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION
Another idea for Christmas gift giving. If you have friends who bemoan an excess of plums, put your hand up quickly and make a big batch of this. It lasts for years and is delicious over all sorts of cold meats, with meat balls, with a cheese platter, as a dip... Firstly, wash and sterilize your jars – wash in warm soapy water, rinse then place in a 100 C oven for 10 minutes. Remove and place on a tea towel to cool a little.
SPICY PLUM SAUCE 3kg plums 3 cups white wine vinegar 3 cups sugar 1 teaspoon each salt, pepper, cayenne 1 tablespoon ground cloves cup grated ginger Wash the plums and remove the stalks. Place all the ingredients into a large pot and simmer until the fruit is soft and tender, and the stones have come away, stirring occasionally to prevent the sauce from catching. Strain through a coarse sieve, then pour into warm sterilized jars and seal. Always label and date your jars.
Go girl: Justine Camilleri from the Meeniyan Hotel came third in the UGLY bartender of the year competition, run by the Leukaemia Foundation during the month of October.
Justine raises $4400 By Sarah Vellla JUSTINE Camilleri from the Meeniyan Hotel is the third ugliest bartender in the state, but that is not a reflection on how she looks. As part of the UGLY bartender of the year competition, run by the Leukaemia Foundation, Justine raised just under $4400 across the month of October to give her third position. Justine said the generosity of the local com-
munity was a highlight of her fundraising efforts, particularly the support shown by local businesses when sourcing items for her charity auction. “The jar with the lemon floating in it on the bar was a pretty good money earner too, and on Cup Day there was a great buzz around the place,” Justine said. “The general generosity of the local community has been the real highlight though.” While Justine was unable to attend the awards presentation held last Wednesday, she said winning a brand new state of the art televi-
sion was a pleasant surprise. Justine said that coming third; competing against many other larger pubs from across Victoria was a really amazing effort. “The general extra shove that we had to do to push the idea was probably what got us over the edge. To come third with such stiff competition is great,” she said. Justine thanks the local patrons and community for their support, which helped her to raise much needed funds for the Leukaemia Foundation.
A new digital face for CFA THE community has helped shape CFA’s new and improved website aimed at making the site more
Meals roster (Leongatha) Rd 1: A. Heide & S. Smith (Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri), Yooralla (Tues); Rd 2: A. Hoy (Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri), SG Specialist School (Wed); Rd 3: Lions Club (all week) will be responsible for the delivery of meals on wheels, the week beginning December 10, 2012.
user-friendly for the 1.3 million people who visit each year. The new look and feel, www.cfa.vic.gov.au, is also now home to a ‘News & Media’ section for all stories, blogs, photos and videos previously found on CFA Connect. CFA Digital Media manager Martin Anderson said extensive user testing and community feedback had greatly helped CFA redesign the site. “We asked members of the public what they expected from CFA’s website, how they would organise the content and what words best described the information – rather
than agency terminology,” he said. The new website has made it easier to find critical incident information and warnings thanks to improved navigation tools and a drop-down warnings panel on the homepage displaying the latest emergency information. It also has simplified language and a fresh look which reflects CFA’s updated corporate style. Mr Anderson said the website had also been specially-designed for mobile and tablet users. “We recognise more people are using mobile devices to access bushfire safety and other emergen-
cy information so we’ve ensured the site will resize depending on the device you’re using for optimised viewing,” he said. “Hopefully this new improved site will further assist our current viewers and attract more people to the site.” Around half of the visits to CFA’s website are to the ‘Warnings & Incidents’ page – a vital part of the site which gives the community up-to-date information about incidents occurring across the state and localised warnings. “It’s great to see the community actively using our resources to stay informed – it could save
their life,” Mr Anderson said. CFA has won national innovation awards for digital communication within the emergency services sector and more widely. The new website developments reinforce the lead role CFA plays in this area. The redesigned website can be found at the same address, www.cfa. vic.gov.au. The new integrated ‘News & Media’ site, which was previously CFA Connect, can be found at www.news.cfa. vic.gov.au. The news site can also be found by clicking the ‘News & Media’ tab on the CFA website.
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From top to bottom By Simone Short THERE has perhaps not been a visitor to Wilsons Promontory as relieved as Sam Brooks when he finally reached the southernmost tip of Australia recently.
Unlike hikers before him, however, Sam had trekked a 5070km journey to get to his final destination. Not quite content with his life, the Brisbane man decided to undertake the biggest personal challenge yet in his 30 years, embarking on his own version of a triathlon. His first conquest was the Kokoda Trail, which he completed in April this year, before moving on to the English Channel in July, where he managed to swim around 26km before hypothermia kicked in and he pulled out. Very impressive, nonetheless, for a young man who doesn’t consider himself an athlete. Last but not least was Sam’s largest endeavour; to cycle from Australia’s most northern tip, Cape York, to the country’s most southern tip, Wilsons Promontory. The trek took 55 days and 270 hours spent on the bike and was done, along with the hike and swim, to raise vital funds for SANE, the national mental health charity. “The first thing people say after they ask ‘What are you doing?’ is ‘Are you crazy?’” Sam said from The Star office recently on his way to Wilsons Promontory. “What SANE is trying to do is change the stigma that mental illness isn’t crazy, but it was a fun way to bring up what I was doing, by saying ‘Well you know what, I’m not, but...’.” Sam said while he doesn’t have a specific mental health issue that propelled him to take on this journey, he thinks mental illness is something most people can relate to in some way.
“It just came about through some of my own experiences; I was really bored with my own life and just feeling a bit up and down. There was certainly a sense of my own feelings, my own mental health destabilising,” he said. “When you start reading about it, and hearing the statistics that one in four 16 to 26-year-olds and one million Australians now have a mental health problem – there’s no bigger health problem and I really wanted to help with something that was as big as that.” Along Sam’s bike ride he stopped in a number of different towns throughout Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, and met many different people who had their own experience with mental illness to share. “As soon as you mention what you’re doing, people have a story about themselves or someone they know and they start opening up about themselves and that’s what I found the most rewarding part is,” he said. “It didn’t matter about the money all of a sudden because you’re making a difference to someone’s life talking about it and that was the whole purpose for it.” Of course, there were both mental and physical challenges along the long, empty roads and at stages, Sam wasn’t sure if he’d get to the end. He said his welcome into Victoria wasn’t a warm one, when a massive cold front hit as he crossed the border with temperatures dropping to around four degrees Celsius. “It started raining and I hadn’t had a lot of rainy days the whole trip and I wasn’t really prepared for it, as well as snow and hail. Once the rain soaked my hands, I couldn’t physically move them anymore and I couldn’t change the gears. That was the toughest day,” he said. “I was starting to get worried about whether I was going to get to a warm place.
There was a school camp in the nearest camping grounds and they brought me in near the fire and gave me a cup of tea and cupcakes. I just sat by the fire for two and a half hours just warming up.” Of course, his arrival in South Gippsland was a huge relief for the rider, and the closer he got to Wilsons Prom, the thought of ‘I’m done now’ was constantly on Sam’s mind. He rode over 300km in two of his final days knowing the end was so near, and even tackled the last 35km from Yanakie to Wilsons Promontory with a flat tyre. “You can’t get a tube anywhere in Victoria on a Sunday,” Sam laughed. “I didn’t know I needed it until the second last day. The valve broke on my last tube, and I was patching them all. I ended up spending 12 hours on the bike just trying to get to the end.” Unfortunately, it isn’t possible to ride a bike past
Tidal River, but Sam was determined to make it to the end and, after returning to Melbourne for a welcome home party, headed back to the Prom to hike the final leg of his journey and collect some sand to go with some he kept from Cape York. Sam raised over $10,000 for SANE, but still insists it is the experience that made the whole trip worthwhile. “I have a friend who’s a psychologist and she’s got a patient who’s really struggling with mental illness, and I’ve promised him some sand from both places,” he said. “He’s an 11-year-old boy who’s really suffering at the moment and as part of their sessions he’s been following my journey and talking about it, and he’s been really inspired by it. “All the sacrifices, all the money, all the time, all the energy; it’s all worth it.”
Mission accomplished: Sam Brooks was thrilled to finally see the bottom of Australia, having spent 55 days cycling from Australia’s northernmost point, Cape York to raise money for mental health. Almost there: snapping a photo as he entered Foster, Sam Brooks’ face shows the relief he felt entering South Gippsland as he endeavoured to reach Wilsons Promontory.
Community centre expansion By Sarah Vella THE Venus Bay Community Centre has received $6500 from the State Government for its expansion project as announced last week by Minister for Community Services, Mary Wooldridge.
AVA ROSE Zelda Privitera was born on November 11 at the Leongatha Memorial Hospital to Con and Tanya of Mardan. A little sister for Levi, 20 months, to love and protect.
The funds will be used to replace the existing small storage shed with a larger one to increase the space available to run activities and programs. Alyson Skinner, manager of the Venus Bay Community Centre said they are thrilled with the announcement, as they have been seeking funding for the project for around 18 months. “It will be an enormous asset for the Venus Bay district, because we run a lot of activities and programs from the centre and we are always moving furniture around,” Ms Skinner said. The funding has come through the Creating Modernised and Inclusive Neighbourhood Houses program. “I believe it was a very hotly contested grant round which was open to the whole state and only a couple of regional projects got up.” Ms Skinner said once the project is complete, it will provide many layers of benefit for the community. “It will house garden equipment to support our demonstration orchard and food culture program, it will be used to store larger items in the future for the community op-shop and it will provide an area that we can use to support a bicycle share and repair pro-
gram,” she said. The centre has already received $5000 from the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal for the project, which is expected to cost around $15,000. “We are still awaiting news from South Gippsland Shire Council community grants program for another $5000 to enable the project to start,” she said. “It is a community asset, which will become an asset of the South Gippsland Shire Council.” Ms Skinner said they hope to start work on the project in January and once started, it should only take a month or so complete. Mary Wooldridge said this funding means the centre can now make improvements to increase their capacity and the resources they offer, making themselves accessible to more people within their community. “The program supports Neighbourhood Houses to grow and attract people from all backgrounds to follow their interests and develop their skills,” she said. “There are 350 Neighbourhood Houses across Victoria and they play an important role in the community by delivering networking and volunteering opportunities, skills development and training. “These hubs enable people of all abilities, backgrounds and ages to come together to meet, share and learn together in a supportive environment.”
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Koonwarra Village School’s sustainability focus KOONWARRA Village School has formalised its commitment to environmental sustainability and has started on a new program to guide its activities.
The school is incorporating water, waste, energy and biodiversity topics within the curriculum as part of its commitment to complete the Resource Smart AuSSI Vic (Australian Sustainable Schools Initiative Victoria) Core Module. Koonwarra Village school coordinator, Fiona McKenzie, said that the ResourceSmart initiative will see a whole of school approach to sustainability that will assist students to understand the use of resources in everyday life and to become aware of their role in using those resources responsibly.
The school started the module by undertaking a professional development session about Resource Smart AuSSI Vic and reflecting on the sustainability achievements to date. Resource Smart AuSSI Vic coordinator for Gippsland, Lisa Benn, said Koonwarra Village School already has many practices in place that support good resource management, including a vegetable garden and orchard, recycling and reusing practices, a watering system, purchasing of green power, healthy eating and a green procurement policy. “Being a new school, it is an opportune time to think about introducing a sustainability policy and completing a four year management plan to ensure that the school will monitor and manage its use of resources to reduce the
impact upon the environment,” Ms Benn said. Resource Smart AuSSI Vic is supported in Gippsland by Sustain-
ability Victoria and a consortium that can assist schools with information and lessons based on the AuSSI Vic Core, Water, Waste, En-
ergy and Biodiversity modules. For further information please contact Lisa Benn on 0409 879 910 or lisabenn@grwmg.vic.gov.au.
Scout leaders wanted By Sarah Vella
THE 1st Mirboo North Scout Group has no trouble filling places with kids; however without the dedication of more adults as leaders, the future growth of the group remains uncertain.
Group leader, Rachel Wilson said numbers are steadily increasing across the sections, but if they can’t get more leaders, they will have to start turning kids away. The club runs three sections: Joeys, which has 10 members, Cubs, which has 16 members and Scouts, which currently has eight kids involved. “We really hate having to turn kids away, but without more leaders we don’t have a choice,” Ms Wilson said. Cubs leader Ed Hall said “the biggest issue is finding adults who can make some time to come and volunteer. It is a hell of a lot of fun.” The group received State Government funding earlier this year to complete some maintenance projects around the hall, including renovating the front entrance and the toilet facilities. “It is fantastic to have it all completed. We still have some general maintenance we need done, such as putting some carpet up on the walls,” Ms Wilson said. “It will help to keep it a bit quieter and warmer in the hall. We also want to sand the floorboards, which will be a pretty big job.” Ms Wilson said kids who go all the
way through the Scouting levels and work hard can achieve the Australian Scout Medallion, which looks great on a resume. “Achieving this medallion shows the recipient has a great strength of character. Last year one of our Scouts achieved the medallion, which is presented by the Governor,” she said. “Kids who come here have a lot of fun in an excellent environment. As a leader, it is a lot of fun and Scout leader training is nationally recognised. “Children get life experiences and learn great skills. We encourage them to get out there and use their hands and their brains. There are no computer games here. “It can also be a great way for them to develop their social skills.” Joeys meet for one hour and usually have a theme for the night which their activities will be based around. They play games, read stories and sing songs. Cubs also enjoy a lot of fun and games, but as they step up a level, it tends to get a bit more involved and includes more hands-on activities. “Once they get to Cub level, the kids are given small leadership roles, which helps to teach them independence and teamwork,” Ms Wilson said. “These leadership roles grow when they get to Scout level and in all three sections the kids earn badges. “Once the kids finish Scouts, they can go on to Venturers. At the moment, that group runs in Leongatha. “We would love to have a Venturers section one day in the future, but it again comes down to finding leaders.”
We’re in: from left, Koonwarra Village School parent Vicki Balis (left) along with key mentors Sarah Maclean and Hadassah Wanstall, and school co-ordinator Fiona McKenzie show off their Resource Smart AuSSI Vic certificate.
World Environment Day Expo success GLOBAL environmental issues were given a local focus for over 450 local primary school students last week. As part of the World Environment Day Expo in San Remo, students took part in educational and practical activities to raise awareness of global environmental issues as well as encourage action and awareness locally. The 450 students came from eight schools across Bass Coast and South Gippsland, including St Joseph’s in Wonthaggi, Newhaven College and Powlett River, Korumburra, Wonthaggi, Newhaven, San Remo and Cowes Primary Schools. Bass Coast Shire Council planning and environment director, Hannah Duncan-Jones, said council was proud to be part of the Bass Coast Environment Alliance that organised the event.
“The two day expo was a remarkable success,” she said. “There was a great atmosphere and the students were enthusiastic about the environment and the activities. Students were able to go on a dinosaur fossil hunt, build a sustainable model house, look for insects at Fishers Wetland and be part of a waste wise activity at San Remo beach.” Ms Duncan –Jones said students also visited information stands set up in the San Remo Recreation Centre of the two days. “Indigenous storyteller, Ron Murray, closed the event with a story and then a performance on his didgeridoo,” she said. World Environment Day was celebrated in June; however the Alliance decided to hold an event later in the year so outdoor activities could be included.
From pages past Historical snippets from The Star 30 years ago December 7, 1982 RECRONSTRUCTION of the Meeniyan Fish Creek Road is expected to begin in the new year. The work will be undertaken by the Shire of South Gippsland thanks to a $50,000 road funding boost from the Country Roads Board. Each year the CRB makes funds available for urgent road projects. *******
Jumping Joeys: group leader Rachel Wilson and Joey leader Mellana Sarton, with Joeys (from left) Katrina, Paiege, Brodie, James and Jack.
A KOALA, which found its way into a small manna gum tree in the car park at the rear of the Woorayl District Memorial Hospital on Thursday, has attracted the interest of many children and hospital workers. Shire gardeners, who planted the tree about 18 months ago, first noticed the koala.
10 yearss ago December 3, 2002
DOZENS of people in the Leongatha area have failed to vote on Saturday in the Victorian State Election because they simply did not know where to find the local polling booth. ******* THE youth club in Meeniyan is threatened with closure. The 40 -year-old rooms haven’t been used for years. Alan Goldsmith, one of the two remaining committee members, blames parents for a lack of support. The facility was built in the early 1960s.
5 years ago December 4, 2007 A BRUTAL rain storm described as a “mini-cyclone” has lashed South Gippsland with devastating results. Monday’s freak weather event hit Leongatha in mid-afternoon, leaving a trail of destruction across the region. The South Gippsland Highway was blocked near Ruby for nine hours after a massive tree fell across the road.
1 year ago December 6, 2011 A WOMAN wielding a syringe she claimed was filled with blood held up a Leongatha store last Thursday. Around 2.30pm, the woman entered Swanlee Craft in Bair Street and spent a short time browsing. She then threatened the shop assistant with a syringe containing liquid and demanded money. *******
******* THE new South Gippsland Specialist School will provide a benchmark for similar facilities around Victoria. Construction began towards the end of August. The purpose-built premises are expected to be ready for use by October 2008.
INVERLOCH’S Cameron Butler wasn’t expected to do much. Walking and talking would have been big achievements. But now the 19-year-old is playing cricket for his beloved Inverloch and looking forward to the future.
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Explore Bunurong with new app TO CELEBRATE the 10th birthday of marine national parks and sanctuaries, Parks Victoria and Museum Victoria have released a new app that provides information about the many inhabitants of the Bunurong Marine National Park.
Ready to serve: Marty Thomas of Moo’s at Meeniyan greets customers Simon Gilliland, Alisha McDonald and Luca.
Drive tourism together MEMBERSHIP applications for Prom Country Regional Tourism are currently being accepted. Prom Country Regional Tourism (PCRT) is the regional tourism association for South Gippsland and surrounds. The organisation aims to market the region to attract visitors and to grow and strengthen the local tourism base. Run by industry for industry, membership with Prom Country Regional Tourism provides a number of benefits. Marty Thomas, proprietor of Moo’s at Meeniyan and PCRT board member, explained his reasons for becoming involved. “I joined Prom Country Regional Tourism to help to promote the region collectively. As a business operator you want people to discover
what you have discovered, but this can be difficult to accomplish individually,” he said. “PCRT provides me with a voice within the industry and helps to foster unity amongst local businesses.” Membership benefits include a listing on the newly revamped regional tourism website www. visitpromcountry.com.au, advertisements in widely distributed publications as well as brochure display at the Prom Country Visitor Information Centres. “Membership dollars raised are matched by the South Gippsland Shire Council,” said PCRT executive officer Christine Legg. “These combined funds are then used to coordinate marketing campaigns to attract visitors to our region. The more members we have, the more marketing we can facilitate.” Prom Country Regional Tour-
ism offers three levels of membership. A community membership for community groups and associations is $120, a tourism membership is $440 and a retail membership is $165. Membership is available to all local businesses. “I don’t see myself as a tourism business but as a business that benefits from tourists,” Marty said. “The local community is essential to my business but visitors to the region also play a major role. Achieving a balance between the two is the key.” To help encourage new members to discover the benefits of PCRT membership, Marty is offering any new businesses that join a $30 Moo’s at Meeniyan gift voucher. More information can be obtained by phoning 0435 261 281 or visiting www. visitpromcountry.com.au.
The app has detailed descriptions, park information, activities, maps and stunning imagery covering more than 300 species of marine and coastal animals and plants that are commonly seen in the park and nearby waters. Roger Fenwick, Parks Victoria district chief ranger, said the app had been a labour of love for all those involved. “As managers of the marine national parks and sanctuaries, we’re very fortunate to have jobs that allow us to spend time with the community to help to protect our favourite places,” Mr Fenwick said. Located about six kilometres souththe Bunurong Marine west of Inverloch, Inver National Park covers 2100 hectares and kilometres of coastline. about five kilo Its coastline coastlin is characterised by striking rugged sandstone cliffs, rock formations, formatio headlands, sandy san coves and dunes. Mr Fenwick Fenwic said the park is one of the great snorkelling snorkelli and diving experiences in
Australia. “The diversity of habitats support a rich variety of marine animals including seastars, featherstars, crabs, snails, Port Jackson sharks and up to 87 species of fish,” he said. “If you’re lucky you might even see Humpback Whales, Southern Right Whales or Subantarctic Fur Seals.” The Bunurong Marine App is the product of broader partnerships between Parks Victoria and Museum Victoria. “Parks Victoria and Museum Victoria have found this collaboration extremely productive, drawing on the skills of Museum scientists and park rangers and research staff,” said Dr Mark Norman, head of sciences, Museum Victoria. “It’s great that we’re able to share information and images and use technology to increase both our understanding, and public appreciation, of the natural world.” The Bunurong Marine National Park App is available for both iPhone and as Android. The new app is a product of the Under the Lens Project, which promotes and studies marine national parks and sanctuaries around the state. For further information about the app or Victoria’s marine national parks and sanctuaries visit Parks Victoria at www. parks.vic.gov.au.
Under the sea: zebra fish are some of the majestic wildlife in the Bunurong Marine Park.
New committee for Disability Housing ABILITY Dignity Access Management (Adam inc) held its annual general meeting at the Venus Bay Community Centre on November 24. Six members from the community joined as members of Adam inc. at the AGM: John Bowler, Annette Watken, Mathew Huby, Christene Grant, Clive Stewart and Judith Huby. John Bowler from Leongatha was appointed to the Committee of Management. Adam inc. started initially to support Adam Cope from Venus Bay with individual planning and to provide workers and structure to enable his plan become a reality. Most organisations involved in disability support a number of people for whom they provide services. Adam inc. currently supports two individuals, Adam and Kira, and has been able to offer services to support them and their personal individual plans. Adam inc’s policy utilises existing community facilities and resources rather than being special and different. Community houses, public spaces, interest groups, clubs, schools, shopping centres, theatres and art galleries etc. all provide resources and activities for the general community. Utilising community resources in people’s plans results in better outcomes and improved self-esteem for individuals. During the year Adam inc. together with EACH Housing was successful in a joint submission to FaHCSIA’s (Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs) Sup-
ported Accommodation Innovation Fund for two self-contained residences to be built at Venus Bay. Both residences will be fully accessible and contain two bedrooms, adjoining bathroom, lounge, dining, kitchen and laundry. Between each residence is a shared studio/communal area and sleeping space for a shared support worker to provide cost savings over night. EACH Housing are responsible for the residences (maintenance and upkeep) and Adam inc. has responsibility for the tenants’ individual supports. In Adam’s case this will require funding from his Individual Support Package through DHS to provide support people who will assist him during the day and over night to fulfil his personal plan and passions and to live with support in the residence. Adam inc. is currently seeking another person for the second residence. This person will need to have high support needs with an individual support package from DHS, or it may be someone with TAC funding. Being considered for the second residence is not dependant on a specific disability. The person may have an intellectual, sensory, physical or other disability. He or she may be interested in sharing with a friend as each residence has two bedrooms. This housing model is unique in that each person will have his or her own individual needs catered for and will not be constrained daily by doing what everyone else in the house does as occurs currently in many group homes. During the day Adam will engage with the community as per his plan. The other resident or residents
will continue with their own plan/s. They will purely be neighbours and during the day may engage in their own activities, work or access support services at Moonya in Wonthaggi or
elsewhere. The house plans are almost ready to be presented to council for approval. If anyone knows of an individual in the Gippsland area with high support
needs, who may be interested in living in the second residence, please ask him/ her or their support person, parents or advocate to contact Les on 0417 572 475 or email info@adam.org.au.
New members: from left, Kira-Lee Dixon, Gail Young, Mathew Huby, Karen Dixon, Judith Huby, Les Cope, Peta Cope, Adam Cope, John Bowler and Christene Grant.
Vision vital for South Gippsland SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council Co ncil must m st have ha e a vision ision for where it wants to be in the year 2040. That is the belief of new Strzelecki Ward councillor, Andrew McEwen. “We need to do that in partnership with the community so there is a clear consensus of where we are heading,”
he told The Star. The preferred population of the shire should be specified to ensure the services and infrastructures needed to support that population are provided, Cr McEwen said. “A critical financial issue is the roads and bridges that we have to support. If we can grow the population, it will help curb rates and
provide more employment,” he said. South Gippsland Shire has 2937km of roads, the third highest amount in Gippsland behind Wellington and East Gippsland shires. There are also 13,602 bridges in the shire, also the third highest number behind Wellington and East Gippsland.
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• Wonthaggi Railway Station Centenary • Inverloch Community Farmers Market • Wonthaggi’s CFA Sunday • Meeniyan Art Gallery’s Design Tour
House proud: Mary and Peter Riedel pictured inside their property Allegria near Fish Creek which was featured in the Australian version of Grand Designs. The Design Tour was organised by the Meeniyan Art Gallery.
Personal touch: Bill Beattie and Valerie Smith were at the launch of the Memories of Wonthaggi book. This day held extra significance for these siblings, as Valerie is the baby in the cover photo of the book.
Truck driver: Riley Gray had a great morning at CFA Sunday, recently hosted by the Wonthaggi brigade at Apex Park.
Cake ladies: Gloria Growse, Julie Sharp, Liz Glynn and Hazel Zander from the Bass Coast Arts Society contributed to the Wonthaggi Railway Station centenary celebrations by providing refreshments, the model railway display and an art exhibition.
Owner builder: Andrew McPherson is pictured in front of his innovative home at the rear of his business Ride the Wild Goat. The house is comprised mostly of recycled materials. This was one of the homes visited during the Meeniyan Art Gallery’s Design Tour.
Run out: Katrina Curtis from Catch Me if you Can, brought along her home made gingerbread biscuits to the first Inverloch Community Farmers’ Market which proved so popular, she sold out!
Book worms: some of the ladies who made up the editing committee for the Memories of Wonthaggi book are Jenny Churchill, Irene Williams, Susie Fitch, Barbara Moyle and Carolyn Landon.
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Up, up and away: Geoff Oakley, third lieutenant Peter Dell, both from Wonthaggi CFA and LFF Jamie Wilkie from Dandenong get ready to be hoisted 43 metres in the air as part of the fun on CFA Sunday recently.
Nice ride: as part of the vintage car display at the 100th birthday celebrations of the Wonthaggi Railway Station on Saturday, November 24, Kevin and Deidre Hales had their Mercedes Benz SL380 on display. First cut: Maurie Rielly, the last station master at the Wonthaggi Railway Station had the honour of making the first cut in the birthday cake.
Fun time: Batista and Levi Davis with Bree Christianson. The boys were excited to see all of the big red trucks on display at Wonthaggi’s recent CFA Sunday.
Good food: Michael and Kim Chung from Cape Paterson, Helen Searle and Jessica Harrison from the community garden and Pam Lawler from Moe, during the celebrations at the railway station recently.
Yummy treat: Madison, Logan and Kaitlyn from Inverloch chose the perfect way to keep cool on a warm market day at Inverloch as they tucked in to a yummy ice-cream.
Mini man: as part of the vintage car display at the 100th birthday celebrations of the Wonthaggi Railway Station on Saturday, November 24 John Stark proudly showed off his 73 Leyland Mini.
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TREVOR : a Music Festival Be entertained! Saturday, December 15 The Australian
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Doors open 8.30pm Members $22, Guests $25 Ideal for your staff Christmas party!
You’re invited to join us!
Christmas Day 2012 2 course smorgasbord lunch All your Christmas favourites Roast meats, seafood, baked seasonal vegetables, cold meats, salads and a selection of delicious desserts. Members $49 Non members $54 Children under 12 - $25 4 years & under FREE 20% non-refundable deposit on booking balance due Wed., December 19, 2012
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To satisfy your soul and have you groovin’ on the grass, Trevor has invited Oh! Pep, Quarry Mountain Dead Rats, Dave Prideaux and The Hum, Crooked Saint,
Jacqui Sterling, Rudely Interupted, and DJ Ndorse to join him on Churchill Island, on Saturday, January 12, 2013. This rounds out an eclectic and versatile
Trevor is a family man? He knows what it’s like as a kid on a day out with the folks and as a parent on an outing with the kids, after all, he’s been there – done that.
SOUTH GIPPSLAND SINGERS
CHRISTMAS CONCERT Conducted by
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The Dakers Centre Cnr. Watt & Smith Streets, Leongatha
Sunday, December 9 at 2pm
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Ash Grunwald: one of the headline acts at Trevor: a Music Festival on Churchill Island on Saturday, January 12.
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Meredith from Grow Lightly shares her gardening tips. Sip and learn the art of ginger beer making with Nick. Korumburra Lions Club on the Community BBQ Bena CWA on cakes.
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The Barden Bellas are a collegiate, all-girls a cappella singing group thriving on female pop songs and their perfect looks. After a disastrous failing at last year's finals, they are forced to regroup. Among the new recruits is freshman Beca, an independent, aspiring DJ with no interest in the college life and a girl who'd rather listen to what's coming out of her head phones than what's coming out of you.
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Trev wants the entire tribe to be involved, so kids 15 and under get free admission with free food and drink and free, mind blowing activities such as Circus workshops, yoga classes, and African drum and dance workshops not to mention the massive kid’s tipi with art and craft sessions and chill out zone. Trevor will take care of your taste buds too, with the festival offering an incredible feast of food, lovingly dispensed by vendors such as Mama Gozlemes, Kaisars Sausages and I Scream alongside Trev’s own deli stocked to the brim with seasonal and local produce. It’s obvious Trevor isn’t just another music festival. Trevor is the feeling you get in finding an old box of polaroids, full of summer fun and familiar faces. It’s about getting up for a quick dance and not sitting down again. It’s the sticky carpet at your local and the familiar smell of the band room. It’s a celebration of everything you have ever loved about music, friends, family and food. More like a brother than a boyfriend. Everyone loves Trevor. Date : January 12, 2013. Where : Churchill Island Heritage Farm, Phillip Island. Price : $99 – Kids 15 and under are free. Bookings : www. whoistrevor.com.au
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AFTER much expectation and speculation, Trevor is ready to announce the bands appear-
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Funding for Seachange Festival MOMENTUM is building for the organisers of the 2013 Prom Coast Seachange Festival.
Two recent funding successes have been a welcome boost for the much-anticipated fourth festival, confirming that the festival is well regarded and well supported locally, regionally and at a state level. With sponsors South Gippsland Shire Council and Toora and Foster Community Bank® branches already on board, festival chair Deb Bray is thrilled with the added support provided by funding from Tourism Victoria, Esso and BHP Billiton. “A funding application developed by the festival organising committee was submitted to Tourism Victoria’s Country Victoria Events Program,” Deb explained. “The committee is thrilled to have received a letter of notification of success from the Hon. Louise Asher MP, Minister for Tourism and Major Events.” “The funding from Tourism Victoria is a wonderful boost for the festival, with $3000 to go toward publicity and activities that will enhance tourism in the area over the festival weekend.” Each year the festival grows in size, reputation and participant numbers and the organising committee is very passionate about continuing its commitment to fostering quality events that celebrate and draw attention to this magnificent region. “I am also delighted to announce that our supporters at Esso and BHP Billiton have committed to sponsoring yet again this year. Their $3000 contribution will go a long way to augmenting the range and quality of
events that will be presented as part of the 2013 festival.” In putting together the series of events that form each Prom Coast Seachange Festival, the committee draws upon ideas and established activities from within the community. “The festival is organised by locals, involves locals, and celebrates local talent, culture, enterprise and landscape,” Deb Bray said. “It also provides a fantastic platform that attracts quality artists and performances to the region.” There has been strong commitment from within the community with a number of events already in development. Favourites from previous years, such as the Hypothetical, a Saturday night music/dance event and a FAMDA production, will run again over the festival weekend. Deb explained that new ideas for events and activities are presenting themselves all the time and an extensive program is beginning to form. “We will publish and promote the finalised program early next year, but in the meantime people can keep up to date with progress and news by visiting the festival Facebook page or website www.promcoastseachangefestival.org.” Throughout the summer holiday season, Save The Date materials will feature at key tourist spots around the area to encourage visitors to keep April 25-29 2013 in mind when planning their activities for next year. It is also a great opportunity for locals to pass the message on to friends.
Funding plus: chair of the Prom Coast Seachange Festival Deb Bray and treasurer Ros Wathen outside the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, one of the many important venues around the district that will host festival events in 2013.
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Store sale market
CLEARING SALE Farm Machinery, Hay, Silage, Sundries. on the property
A/c A. & J.M. Hendrie 6295 South Gippsland Highway, WELSHPOOL (Property Sold)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2012 at 10.30am Items for sale include: M/F 6245 tractor & Burder front end loader 3120 hours, Old Fordson farm major tractor, Claas 3mtr mower, PZ 360 tedder rake, Citrex Vee-Rake 12 wheel, “Hulls” round bale feeder, M/F round bale feeder, Hay forks, 2 x hay rings, “Silo Cut” silage block cutter', Howard silage grab, Lily forage harvester, 12' silage cart, 2 ton crump spreader, 8' Berends grader blade, 6' Howard E.H. slasher, 20 plate Connor-Shea Hydr. Trailing discs, 7 tyne John Shearer chisel plough, Quick hitch, Hydr. Tip trailer 12'x8', Farm trailer 17' x 8' checker plate floor, 10' x 6' tandem trailer & stock crate, Suzuki 4x4 Eiger quad runner, A.T.V. trailer 5'x3', 14' grain line auger, 2 ton trailing grain feeder & auger, Trailing pellet feeder, Calf feeders, Workshop sip compressor 420/55F, 200 ltr diesel fuel tank for ute, Gantry & block & tackle, 5 ½ K.V.A generator, 300 ltr spray unit with B. & S. 8 H.P. motor on 6'x4' trailer, 600 ltr spray tank & 7' boom, 60 ltr bike spray unit, Solar elec fence unit, Large quant. elec. fence posts & reels, Quant. concrete culverts, 2x4' round concrete troughs, Quant. S – 78 Reo. Mesh, 7'x30' steel shed trusses, Quant. metal pipes, Cable slings, Assorted lengths farm gates, Poly pipe spinner, Large quant. poly pipe fittings, Drag chains, Vet supplies, Quant. treated timber 6”x2”, Quant. treated posts, Large log splitter, 2x wheel barrows, Approx 100 bales of last seasons silage, Approx 90 round bales of shedded hay, Plus numerous sundry items. A/c G.G. & J. Parker (Property Sold) Iseki 4.W.D. T.E. 4370 tractor 5,142 hours very good order, Silvan ½ ton spreader, Victa 4 stroke quatto 40 lawn mower excellent condition, Ozito uni-jaws as new, Scorpion nail gun with nails, still in case, Drag chains, Hand tools, Husqvarna chain saw 455 rancher with all the extras, “Ferroni” high pressure pump, Knapsack. A/c A. Pollock (Property Sold) Honda Big Red TRX300 4x4 & 70 ltr spray tank, 5,880km, bike loading ramps, Greenfield Mulcher KAW FJ180V motor. Terms: Cash or cheque day of sale, G.S.T. applicable, buyer must register – I.D. required, light refreshments available, viewing day of sale. Directions: Property situated 3km east of Welshpool on the South Gippsland Highway. Signs erected.
Thursday, November 29 Total yarding: 2244. Steers: Prolong P/L, Traralgon, 14 x $940; G.G. & C.T. Chessari, Kongwak, 1 x $890; F. Kasper, Loch, 1 x $890; N. Symmons, Fish Creek, 7 x $878; L. & M. Sterling, Warragul, 1 x $865; W.T. & R.R. Fairbrother, Loch, 17 x $860. Heifers: R. & E. Evans, Bass, 15 x $570; S.N. Bare, Hallston, 14 x $560; G.G. & C.T. Chessari, Kongwak, 1 x $550; Strathbrae Equity P/L, Inverloch, 15 x $538; M. Tonso, Koonwarra, 15 x $502; J.T. Sibly Pastoral, Archies Creek, 18 x $500. Cows: T.J. & J.E. Clark, Leongatha, 10 x $580; D.A. & S.L. MacAulay, Stacey’s Bridge, 1 x $550; D. Campbell, Kernot, 1 x $525; D.A. & S.L. MacAulay, Stacey’s Bridge, 2 x $450. Cows and calves: T.J. & J.E. Clark, Leongatha, 8 x $1150; F. & B. Stahl, Leongatha South, 6 x $1110; Prunetti Investments, Fish Creek, 1 x $990; M. Bright, Yanakie, 2 x $980; G.L. Bennett, Hazelwood North, 8 x $880.
Good sale: stock agents David Phelan and Jimmy Kyle see what’s on offer at the Koonwarra Store Sale on Thursday.
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Cheaper cattle market overall THERE were approximately 150 trade and 1100 grown cattle penned. The usual buying group was present for a cheaper market overall. Cows made up half of the yarding, with the remainder being mostly secondary lines. Restocker interest was stronger with good numbers of light weight cows and heifers returning to the paddock. Yearling grass heifers sold 7c/kg cheaper on the heavy weights but stronger on the restocking lines. Grown steers were 5c to 6c/kg easier, while the three score bullocks were firm.
Friesian and crossbred manufacturing grade steers were 9c to 15c/kg cheaper. Grown empty heifers were mostly back 9c to 14c/kg. Cows were 4c to 10c cheaper on most sales. Heavy weight bulls sold to the cheaper trend. A handful of good yearling grass steers sold from 162c to 192c/kg. Most yearling grass heifers were a few cents easier, selling from 130c to 150c after a top of 180c/kg. C3 and C4 grown steers sold from 173c to 182c/kg. C3 and C4 bullocks made from 160c to 175c/kg. Plainer muscled straight bred grown steers and bullocks made between 132c and
160c/kg. Grown empty heifers sold between 122c and 160c/kg. Friesian steers sold from 128c to 135c with the crossbred manufacturing grade steers making from 124c to 154c/kg. Plain condition and light weight dairy cows made from 92c to 114c/kg. Good heavy weight dairy cows sold between 102c and 123c/kg. Plain condition beef cows sold from 100c to 124c/kg. Good condition heavy weight beef cows made between 120c and 140c/kg. Restocking cows sold between 100c and 137c/kg. Most heavy weight bulls sold from 120c to 148c/kg.
This week’s sale draw - December 5: 1. SEJ, 2. Landmark, 3. Rodwells, 4. Elders, 5. David Phelan, 6. Alex Scott.
Wednesday, November 28 BULLOCKS 14 Nicholl Primary Production, Nilma Sth 8 P. & M. Kennedy, Nerrena 4 R.M. Agostino, Nambrok 1 Aitkinson & Van Den Hoven, Wonthaggi 1 Belgrano P/L, Glen Alvie 4 J. Wood, Glengarry STEERS 1 Bateman & Connelly, Loch 7 G. & J. Schepers, Won Wron 14 R.M. Agostino, Nambrok 2 P. Badgery, Toora North 1 M. Row, Korumburra 8 A.D. Smith, Tarra Valley COWS 1 R.L. & P.J. Olsen, Poowong 2 C.E. & B.J. Matthews, Glen Alvie 1 E.J. & B.A. Price, Korumburra 4 N. Albutt/Strzelecki Red, Yinnar South 5 S. & L. Campbell, Mardan 1 A. Stivic, Lance Creek HEIFERS 1 Bateman & Connelly, Loch 1 Blancato, Foster 1 A.D. Smith, Tarra Valley 5 G. & J. Schepers, Won Wron 1 J.D. & K.A. Campbell, Wonga Wonga 1 Aitkinson & Van Den Hoven, Wonthaggi BULLS 1 R.L. & P.J. Olsen, Poowong 1 T.R. & P.J. Dessent, Wonga Wonga 1 C. & L. Daley, Leongatha 1 Drufield P/L, Phillip Island 1 A.B. & B.J. Crouch, Welshpool 1 G. Campbell, Mirboo North
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Inspiration for tough times GOOD food, great company and a thought-provoking guest speaker were the ingredients for a great Young Dairy Development Program Christmas Party at Meeniyan.
Friday night’s event at the bowls club, saw Damian Murphy speaking to the YDDP South Gippsland branch about his Nuffield Scholarship research. The Dumbalk North dairy farmer travelled across the globe for 16 weeks looking at finance schemes to help young farmers. “I’ve been looking at different models that help young farmers buy their own farms,” he said. The audience enjoyed hearing about Damian’s experiences from Nebraska to New Zealand. YDDP Gippsland coordinator Irene Baker said Damian’s research was particularly timely in the
current economic climate. “Times are tough and he is looking at other options for getting young people into the industry,” she said. Ms Baker said the Christmas event gave everyone in YDDP the op-
portunity to reflect on a big year. “We’ve had some great events from calf-rearing days to mastitis evenings which have been well received by the many people who came along,” she said.
Right: YDDP Gippsland coordinator Irene Baker with special guest Paul Dodds from Rural Finance Victoria. Left: Toora’s Wendy Whelan gets a hand at the hotplate from Fish Creek’s Paul Hannigan.
Learning lots: enjoying the YDDP night at Meeniyan Bowling Club were (from left) Chris “Rabbit” Peters from Arawata, Sally Pate from Brown’s Fertilisers Leongatha and Buffalo’s Bronwen Russell.
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SOFA BED. Innerspring double mattress. Makes good couch. In good cond. $30. Ph. 5657 2308. “ANNE” sheer continuous curtaining. Drop 122cm x 10.7m. $30. Ph. 5664 4292. CYCLONE FENCING. 2.4m high x 10m. $50. Ph. 0419 301 463. MONITOR, speakers, keyboard and mouse (Optima), Canon printer Ip3300. $50 the lot. Ph. 0419 301 463. LAUNDRY BASKET. Round. Cane. With handles. Calico lining. Also has lid. $15. Ph. 5664 4292. SLOW COOKER. Breville. Very good condition. $20. Ph. 5662 0838. PRINTER. Colour. Dell. With spare black ink. $25. Ph. 5662 0838. WARDROBE DOORS. Painted. Good condition. 2330x615. 8 for $50. Ph. 5662 2207. CHILDS PUSHER. Steelcraft Jogger. 3 wheel. $40. Ph. 0429 686 297. DINING TABLE. Pine. Rosewood stained. 1800x900. 6 chairs. Pine and brown leather. $50. Ph. 5655 2277. HOMY PED SHOES. Classic court shoe. 5cm block heel. Size 9-9½. $30. Ph. 5674 2859 BACKPACK. Leather. $30. Ph. 5674 2859. SCHOOL UNIFORMS. Mary MacKillop. 3x boys white shirts. Size 18. Good condition. $40 the lot. Ph. 5664 4471. PORTABLE TOILET. Suitable for camping. $15. Ph. 5674 1658. CAMP SHOWER. Hot water from solar water bag. Includes shower tent. $25. Ph. 5674 1658. MICROWAVE TROLLEY. 2 cupboards below hutch. 42cm w x 60cm L x 87cm H. White. Good condition. $25. Ph. 5658 1191. FERTILE EGGS. Double Lace Barnevelder. 12 eggs. $35. Plus postage. Ph. 0433 776 369. POLY RURAL COMPRESSION FITTINGS. Black. New. Assorted sizes. Ph. 5658 1443. STUDENT DESKS. x2. World map. Shelving. Four draws. $10 each. Ph. 5668 5250. PATIO LAWN MOWER. Push type. Ideal for small lawns. Hardly used. Very good condition. $50. Ph. 5662 4285. TELEVISION CABINET. Walnut. Room for sound system & video. Very good condition. 130cm wide x80cm high. $50. Ph. 5662 4285. OLD BISCUIT TIN. Carrs of Carlisle Ltd England. Net WT 1lb 3ozs. Good condition. $20. Ph. 5681 1050. OLD BISCUIT TIN. William Arnott PTY Ltd. 2lb 10ozs. Good condition. $20. Ph. 5658 1050. TELEVISION. 2 Available. 34cm. Remote. one is 240/12v other is 240v. Good condition. $1. Ph. 0433 733 937. SOFA BED. Double bed with inner spring mattress. Makes good couch. In fair condition. $40. Ph. 5657 2308 MATTRESS. Queen size. Inner spring. Will suit slat base. Hardly used. Very clean. $40. Ph. 5657 2308.
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APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Minister for Health, the Hon David Davis MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board positions of public health services, rural public hospitals (including multi-purpose services), Health Purchasing Victoria and Ambulance Victoria Boards with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2013. These positions provide an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced persons to contribute and provide high level advice on the delivery of public health care to the Victorian community. The Board of Management is responsible for setting the strategic directions of the Health Service and ensuring that it is efficiently managed providing high quality care and service delivery, meeting its financial and non-financial performance targets, and meeting the healthcare needs of the Bass Coast community. There are three vacancies occurring on the Board of Management of Bass Coast Regional Health on 30th June due to the effluxion of time with the retiring members eligible for re-appointment. These positions are honorary appointments for a maximum period of three years. Applications are invited from people who have a commitment to excellence in public healthcare and the skills and expertise to contribute to the governance of a major regional healthcare organisation, to apply for appointment to the Board of Management of Bass Coast Regional Health. The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring there is strong governance and accountability of Board members and will be ensuring that Boards of Management have the right mix of relevant skills, knowledge, attributes and expertise to be effective and achieve the Health Service’s objectives. To ensure the correct balance is achieved, the following will be taken into account when considering applications: • Skills and expertise relevant to the governance of health services including corporate management, finance/audit, law, human resources, capital management, strategic information technology, risk management and clinical governance; • The capacity to reflect the views of the community and users of the service; • Continuing high levels of performance in their fields of endeavour, integrity and a high standing in the community; • An understanding of the broader policy context of the delivery and planning of public health services; • A good working knowledge and understanding of accountability, relationships and corporate governance; • Demonstrated strategic thinking, planning and leadership skills; and • Experience in effective consultation and collaboration with stakeholders. Further background information on these honorary positions together with an application form and information kit can be obtained from the Chief Executive Officer, Ms Lea Pope – telephone 5671 3209 or by contacting the Gippsland Regional Office of the Department of Health on (03) 5177 2527. Applicants are required to submit their completed application documents, personal resumé and cover letter to the Chief Executive Officer, Bass Coast Regional Health, Graham Street, Wonthaggi by 5pm Friday 11th January 2013. Visit Bass Coast Regional Health on the Web www.bcrh.com.au
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Expression of Interest Are looking for OFFICE SPACE in Leongatha? Then I can help. Office space is coming available but before I can commit I need to know if there is any demand. Give Teresa a call on 0499 991 617 www.businesssupportcentre.com.au
DECLARATION OF SERVICED AREAS In accordance with Section 144 of the Water Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the lots listed below have been provided with water and/or sewer services and are now liable to be rated as serviced properties from the dates also given below. 6 South Railway Crescent Korumburra PS648039H as from 3rd October 2012 12 O’Neills Road Korumburra PS648054M as from 27th August 2012 1-7 Royston Street, Meeniyan PS705582U as from 5th July 2012 109-123 White Road, Wonthaggi PS631578S as from 12th June 2012 70 McKenzie Street, Wonthaggi PS713380M as from 15th October 2012 2 Court Street, Wonthaggi PS705585N as from 13th September 2012 7 Scarborough Street, Inverloch Lots 3 & 4 SP34697M as from 13th September 2012 31 Tamara Crescent, Inverloch PS648689Q as from 18th September 2012 33 Williams & 12 Murray Streets, Inverloch PS640586U as from 4th September 2012 21 Toora Road, Foster PS706451F as from 13th September 2012 105-107 McCartin Street, Leongatha PS648051T as from 20th September 2012 Philippe du Plessis Managing Director
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GIPPSLAND SOUTHERN HEALTH SERVICE BOARD The Minister for Health, the Hon David Davis MP, is pleased to invite applications for part time board positions of public health services, rural public hospitals (including multi purpose services), Health Purchasing Victoria and Ambulance Victoria Boards with terms of office commencing from 1 July 2013. These positions provide an exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced persons to contribute and provide high level advice on the delivery of public health care to the Victorian community. Guidelines for applicants, application documents and terms and conditions of appointment are available for downloading from http://www.health.vic.gov.au/governance The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring that government boards and committees reflect the composition of the Victorian community. This includes appropriate representation of women, indigenous Victorians, young Victorians and Victoria’s culturally diverse community and Victorians living with a disability. Applications close at 5pm Friday 11 January 2013. Applicants for rural hospitals (including multi purpose services) Applicants for rural public hospitals and multi purpose services are required to submit their completed application documents, personal resumé and cover letter to the Chair, Selection Panel, of the relevant hospital or MPS of choice. A list of rural hospitals can be accessed at http://www.health.vic.gov.au/governance For further information, contact Dianna Mollica at Gippsland Southern Health Service on telephone: 5667 5504, or contact the relevant Department of Health regional office. DH Region Contact Phone no. Barwon South-Western Jessie Suomalainen (03) 5226 4544 Gippsland John Worters (03) 5177 2527 Grampians Warren Anderson (03) 5333 6052 Hume Fallon Eyers (02) 6055 7889 Loddon Mallee Liz Cleary (03) 5434 5589
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MUSHROOM Established Established 1986 1986
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ART/CRAFT SPACE presents
“SEA FEVER” paintings
JOHN WATSON during December, 2012
40 Bair Street, LEONGATHA. PH. 5662 2144
Notification of Proposed NBN Co Radio Network Base Station Facilities The National Broadband Network (NBN) is a high speed broadband network designed to reach 100 percent of Australian premises and provide the communications infrastructure to help us stop falling behind in an increasingly online world. NBN Co is committed to delivering leading edge broadband services to all Australians by leveraging the three types of technology available – fibre, fixed wireless and satellite, depending on location. As part of the fixed radio (wireless) component of the Network, NBN Co is proposing to establish a radio network base station utilising existing infrastructure to provide high quality wireless broadband services to customers in the surrounding locality. Address
Proposed Works
201 Korumburra-Warragul Rd, Korumburra, VIC 3950
Install three panel antennas and two parabolic antennas on an existing lattice tower and equipment cabinets at ground level.
NBN Co regards the proposed installation as a Low Impact Facility under the Telecommunications (Low-Impact Facilities) Determination 1997. In the circumstances it does not require planning approval from Council. Further information on this specific proposal can be obtained from Katie Hill on 03 9283 4930 or katie.hill@visionstream.com.au Closing date for public comments will be 19 December 2012 For general info on the NBN call the NBN Co Solutions Centre on 1800 881 816 email info@nbnco.com.au or visit our website at www.nbnco.com.au
PROPOSED ROAD DISCONTINUANCE – PART OF DALE DRIVE, LEONGATHA South Gippsland Shire Council acting under section 206 and Schedule 10 clause 3 of the Local Government Act 1989 gives notice that it proposes to discontinue the area of Road shown hatched on the plan below. If discontinued, Council proposes to transfer the land from the Road to itself or to the adjoining landowner.
public notices HAIRDRESSING SALON 150 Bald Hills Road, Tarwin Lower. Ph: 5663-5439. www. theorganicbeautysalon. com
Mirboo North COUNTRY MARKET BAROMI PARK Saturday, December 8 (Morning) Stalls may be set up from 7.30am Plants, toys, bric-a-brac, books, crafts, flowers
Contact Maxine 5668 2465
CHIROPRACTOR NORMAN G. VRADENBURG “NON-FORCE PRACTITIONER” 28 Reilly Street, INVERLOCH HOURS - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday by appointment Phone and fax 5674 3666 South Gippsland Chiropractic Services & Adjunctive Therapies P/L
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STALL HOLDERS WANTED
Traineeship: Cert III Business Administration - 18 months FT Contract
Friday December 14
Twilight Market MEENIYAN RECREATION RESERVE Arts, craft, furniture, clothes, nursery No hot food or drinks Contact Adrian Coulter on 0427 641 326
CHIROPRACTOR Garry Harrison 19 Moonah Street Cape Paterson Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday By appointment Ph: 5674 8290
FORM B SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT An Application for Planning Permit has been made which may affect you The land affected by the application is located at 30 Bena Kongwak Road, Bena Vic 3946 being L2 TP297876G Parish of Jeetho. The application is for a permit to: Development of the land for a telecommunications facility (30m high Monopole, 3 panel antennas, 1 parabolic antenna, 2 outdoor cabinets and ancillary equipment). The applicant for the permit is: Visionstream. The Application Reference Number is: 2012/350. You may look at the Application and any documents that support the Application at the office of the Responsible Authority. This can be done during office hours (8.30am to 5pm) and is free of charge. The Responsible Authority is: South Gippsland Shire Council Private Bag 4 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953 Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected. If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the Application until 14 days after the date of this Notice. Dated: 4.12.2012. * Please be aware that copies of submissions received by Council may be made available for inspection to any person for the purpose of consideration as part of the planning process.
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HOSPITALITY STAFF
University not your thing? Looking for a career in a dynamic industry? Want to kick start a career through a traineeship? Want nationally recognised accreditation, yet stay based in your local region?
Summer is coming and the Red Elk is looking for experienced, professional, and enthusiastic hospitality staff. FULL TIME AND PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE Call Cate on 0400 498 804 business hours
South Gippsland Water is looking for a year 12 school leaver or similar, from our local region, who is interested in kick starting a career in Business Administration. The role is based in South Gippsland Water’s Foster office and will provide admin support to the Corporation's Customer Service department. You must possess a strong customer focus and a desire to shine in customer support.
EXPERIENCED TRUCK DRIVER wanted
Desired Attributes: • A motivated self starter • Sound computer skills • Enthusiasm for all things admin All training costs and uniform will be provided. Applicants should read the position description located at www.sgwater.com.au for enquiries please contact Paula Smith on 03 5682 0403. Applications close on Friday 21st December 2012 Email psmith@sgwater.com.au or post to: HR & Payroll Coordinator South Gippsland Water PO Box 102 Foster Vic 3960
“Focussed on your farming”
Preferably B Double Licence Call Tom 0408 515 243 Cummaudo Farms
Hamilton Terang
Ballarat Maffra Leongatha
Spare Parts Interpreter Trainee - Leongatha Windmill Ag, a fast growing leading supplier of John Deere equipment and general agricultural equipment with locations throughout Victoria, is seeking a highly motivated Spare Parts interpreter or someone who would like to take on a parts traineeship (possible school leaver), for our Leongatha branch. Reporting to the Parts Manager, this role focuses on driving the Parts Department, partnering current clients in shop and managing new business for parts with efficient inventory control. The necessary skills and requirements for the job are: • Interest and knowledge of the Automotive Industry as Spare Parts Interpreter or Salesperson • Exceptional customer service record • Demonstrated customer focus • Enthusiastic and self motivated team member • The ability to efficiently maintain a large stock file This position will offer the successful applicant a fantastic opportunity to enter into a long term career. The position offers ongoing training, stability and the opportunity to be part of a growing company. An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant. So if you’re a totally self motivated, reliable and punctual team player, and wish to work in a climate of high productivity, with a professional team and find total job satisfaction please apply to the: Manager, Windmill Ag Leongatha South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha South or email to ryan.odoherty@windmillag.com.au Phone 03 5667 6600 Closing date Monday 17th December
“Focussed on your farming”
Hamilton Terang
Ballarat Maffra Leongatha
Spare Parts Manager - Leongatha
situations vacant A person may make a submission on the proposal. Any person proposing to make a submission under section 223 of the Act must do so on or before 5pm on 11 January 2013. All submissions will be considered in accordance with section 223 of the Act. Following the consideration of any submissions, Council may decide to discontinue the Road or not to discontinue the Road. For any enquiries please contact Chris Van Der Ark, Manager Property on 5662 9391.Submissions should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer, and can be hand delivered or posted to South Gippsland Shire Council at 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953. Any person requesting to be heard in support of his or her submission is entitled to be heard before Council (or a Committee established by Council for this purpose) or be represented by a person acting on his or her behalf, and will be notified of the time and date of the hearing. Tim Tamlin Chief Executive
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HORTICULTURE APPRENTICE needed for busy local horticulture facility The successful applicant needs to be fit, have the ability to work in a team environment and looking for a career in an exciting area of Production Horticulture. Own transport required as no public transport is available. Please apply in writing to: Freshzest Pty Ltd, Attn Farm Manager, 670 Koonwarra Pound Creek Road, Pound Creek 3996 or email application to a.hillman@freshzest.com.au Applications close Tuesday 11th December. Phone 5674 5575
Windmill Ag, a fast growing leading supplier of John Deere equipment and general agricultural equipment with locations throughout Victoria, is seeking a highly motivated Spare Parts Manager for our Leongatha branch. Reporting to the Branch Manager, and with the support of a group parts manager, this role focuses on driving the Parts department, partnering current clients in shop and managing new business for parts with efficient inventory control. The necessary skills and requirements for the job are: • Experience and knowledge of the Automotive Industry as Spare Parts Interpreter or Salesperson • Proven skills at managing and getting the best out of others • Exceptional customer service record • Demonstrated customer focus • Enthusiastic and self motivated team member • The ability to efficiently maintain a large stock file This position will offer the successful applicant a fantastic opportunity to enter into a long term career. The position offers ongoing training, stability and the opportunity to be part of a growing company. An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful applicant. So if you’re a totally self motivated, reliable and punctual team player, and wish to work in a climate of high productivity, with a professional team and find total job satisfaction please apply to the: Manager, Windmill Ag Leongatha South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha South or email to ryan.odoherty@windmillag.com.au Phone 03 5667 6600 Closing date Monday 17th December
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Our clinic is expanding to new locations LEONGATHA / INVERLOCH A leading dental practice in Gippsland requires Qualified or Trainee Dental Nurses. Those who are interested in starting a great career in the dental profession should contact our office without delay. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication skills, ability to foster great customer relationships, strong organisational skills and initiative, be friendly and reliable and have a real interest in caring for customers. The position is full time Monday to Friday. To apply, email your resumé to: Catena Raffaele at catena@sgdental.com.au Catena Raffaele on 0418 171 240
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Two Positions available Youth Connections is a Federally funded program that assists young people who are most at risk of not making a successful transition through school and from school, by keeping them engaged or reengaging them with education, training or employment. Young people are case managed to assist them to work through barriers affecting their engagement with school or transition into alternative education or employment.
Youth Connections Team Leader Maternity leave position We are seeking a motivated and passionate person to join our team. The successful applicant will continue to deliver the program throughout the South Gippsland and Bass Coast region working closely with the Youth Connections team, the community, LLEN, alternative learning centres, family and participants. Applications are invited for the position of Team Leader to work in the Youth Connections program across South Gippsland and Bass Coast.
Youth Connections Youth Worker Maternity leave position We are seeking a motivated and passionate person to join our team. The successful applicant will continue to deliver case management and build a good knowledge base of support services and education providers in the local area to strengthen the supports and goals of participants within the program. Applications are invited for the position of Youth Worker to work in the Youth Connections program across South Gippsland and Bass Coast. Position description available via email on, juliannec@ccg.asn.au or call PH: 5662 6700 Email applications to juliannec@ccg.asn.au or post to Private Bag 5 Leongatha 3953 Closing date: 14/12/12
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Newhaven College Phillip Island Australia
Apprentice - Turf Management Earn as you learn the turf management (horticulture) trade under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Attend on and off-the-job training to complete the requirements for a turf apprenticeship qualification. For a position description please visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au Applications close Friday, December 7
Department of Education and Early Childhood Development
Speech Pathologist Time fraction: Full time Employment type: Fixed Term Location: South Gippsland Start date: 29 January 2013 ROL Vacancy number: 812794 A fantastic opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and highly motivated, qualified Speech Pathologist to join the energetic, professional and friendly Student Support Services team in DEECD South Gippsland.
Flexible EFT arrangements .6 EFT and 1.0 EFT
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For further information regarding this position, please contact Donna Riseley - Ph: 5662 5838 or Mobile: 0409 182 932 A full position description and key selection criteria is available for download at Recruitment Online (ROL): http://www.education.vic.gov.au/careers/job.htm vacancy number: 812794 All applicants are requested to address the key selection criteria and submit their application through Recruitment Online (ROL).
The Salvation Army South East Services Network Gippscare ‘Supporting people to achieve self-reliance’
Position Vacant
Case Manager Home Based Care Part Time (4 days per week) 12 Months fixed term A new and exciting opportunity exists at GippsCare for an enthusiastic and highly motivated professional to join our team. Home Based Care is an established program working with young people in Out of Home Care. Working within a team setting the program is responsible for the engagement and support of caregivers to enable stable and appropriate placements for young people in our care. Applicants must have a passion for working with young people and be experienced in case management, report writing, case planning and have sound written and communication skills. The successful applicant will have an ability to develop ways of engaging young people, a knowledge of the Children, Youth and Families Act and an understanding of complex systems. A qualification in social welfare and experience within the sector would be highly desirable. Applicants should address the Job Competencies in the position description. The following criteria is applicable to this position: • Applicants must be willing to work within the mission and values of The Salvation Army. • A current driver’s licence is essential. • A satisfactory Police Check is essential. • A Working With Children Check is essential. • Proof of eligibility to work in Australia is essential. • All applicants are required to cite the names of three (3) referees. • Applications are to be received no later than close of business, Friday, December 14, 2012. A position description and application for appolntment can be obtained by contacting: Stuart Simmie, Program Manager, GippsCare Youth Services 5662 4502 or email: stuart.simmie@aus.salvationarmy.org South East Services Network is a Child Safe Organisation
Communications and Engagement Project Officer Traralgon or Leongatha Full time – Ongoing (Part time – Job Share option available) This is an exciting opportunity to join West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority’s progressive Partnerships and Engagement Team as Communications and Engagement Project Officer. WGCMA offers an encouraging work environment that actively supports personal and professional development. This position will directly support the Partnerships and Engagement Team Leader to plan, design and coordinate WGCMA’s communications, marketing, public relations and engagement activities. Specifically, the position will coordinate the development and implementation of the WGCMA Annual Communications Plan, provide communication/engagement advice to internal projects, development/design of key WGCMA publications, ie, Annual Report, undertake ongoing media/public relations activities and coordinate the Community Advisory Groups. The remuneration range is at WGCMA Level 3 classification ($54,473 – $69,546) which includes superannuation (pro-rata part time). A Position Description can be obtained via our website or by emailing the HR Coordinator amiet@wgcma.vic.gov.au. For further information about the role please contact Kylie Debono, Manager Planning and Delivery on 1300 094 262. Applications addressing the Key Selection Criteria should be marked; “Communications and Engagement Project Officer,” c/ HR Coordinator and must be received by 4pm on 21st December 2012. Please state on your application if you wish to apply for the position as a full time or job share position. Email applications may be sent to amiet@wgcma.vic.gov.au. ZO221762
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Martin Fuller Chief Executive Officer
Correspondence PO Box 1374, Traralgon VIC 3844 Telephone 1300 094 262 Facsimile (03) 5175 7899 Email westgippy@wgcma.vic.gov.au Web www.wgcma.vic.gov.au
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Position Vacant SOUTH EAST SERVICES NETWORK GIPPSCARE Leongatha The Salvation Army South East Services Network, GippsCare Service seeks the following position.
Family Violence Outreach Worker (Full time 38hrs per week) GippsCare assists individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness within the Bass Coast and South Gippsland shires. An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and highly motivated professional to join our Family Violence Service. GippsCare provides support to women and children in the community who are experiencing or escaping family violence. Applicants must have relevant qualifications and/or experience in risk management, report writing, case planning, advocacy and have sound written and verbal communication skills. The successful applicant will have an ability to develop ways of engaging women at risk. The position is based at our Leongatha office. The above position advertised will be required to meet the following criteria: • Applicants must be willing to work within the mission and values of The Salvation Army. • A driver’s licence is essential. • A satisfactory police check is essential. • A Working With Children Check is essential. • Proof of eligibility to work in Australia is essential. • All applicants are required to cite the names of three (3) referees. • Applications for the above position are to be received no later than close of business, Monday, December 17, 2012. • Interview date will be Wednesday, December 19, 2012 A position description can be obtained by contacting Veronica Ross on 5662 4502 or email
veronica.ross@aus.salvationarmy.org South East Services Network is a Child Safe Organisation
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MOWERS We stock the largest range of new and used mowers in South Gippsland, including Honda, Victa, Rover, Masport, Flymo, Supa Swift, Viking, Greenfield, Murray, Deutscher, Husqvarna
From $149
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Professional repair & service to all makes of mowers. We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available
MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT Cnr Allison and South Gippsland Hwy, LEONGATHA
Phone 5662 2028
L.M.C.T. 2714
SEWING MACHINE REPAIRS & SALES
FREE QUOTES WONTHAGGI SEWING CENTRE
167 Graham Street Wonthaggi
5672 3127
RASPBERRIES Pick your own. Open 8am to 6pm daily. 250 Fishers Road, Boolarra. PH: 5169-6622.
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Farm Workers Wanted Vacancies exist for
EXPERIENCED FARMHANDS and RELIEF MILKERS On our 450 cow dairy farm at Poowong, South Gippsland. Reporting to the farm manager your role will include milking, tractor work, calf rearing, fencing and farm maintenance. Driver’s licence essential, competitive hourly rate available to the right applicants. This is a long term position. For further enquiries please contact Andrew on 0418 881 283
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SHOES Leongatha Shoe Gallery
used machinery SQUARE BALER B46 (2). Details 5662-3746. GEHI 1460 round hay baler, in good order ready to bale, no work required. Variable chamber, good belts, mechanical string, requires 40hp at PTO, $4,800. Ph: 0407-550889.
wanted to buy ANY OLD FARM four wheelers, ag bikes, machinery, to do up. Call and let me know what you have. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401-194601. LP RECORD PLAYER in very good condition. 0437465134.
work wanted EFFLUENT SPREADING, stirrer available. 0408634239.
5662 2096
SHOES Xmas Sale
garage sales
GARAGE SALE
15 - 20% off
98 Brown Street Leongatha Saturday December 8 8am start
SHOES
COMBINED Super bargains good quality ladies, girls clothing, household goods, antiques, furniture, bric-a-brac, etc.
Thursday 9 - 6pm BOAT Savage, 20 foot, stern drive Blue/fin, needs work, new floor, good trailer, unreg. $5,500 ONO. 0400-187187.
ELECTRIC RECLINER suit elderly or disabled, with remote, in very good condition, $200 ONO. 0428881510 or 0427-121510.
FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.
HD 2006 XL 1200C, as new black and chrome pipes cissy bar, low kms, rego ES077, $13,500. Ph: 5682-1362.
HEN HOUSES made. Large / small. Inspection invited. Koonwarra. 56642443.
MINI FOXY pups, 2 males ready to go. Vaccinated, microchipped and vet checked. 956000008863043, 956000008842272. $200 each. 5664-7202.
PIANO Lovely upright, some stuck keys need work. Good price, collect Mt Eccles near Leongatha. 0418-556746.
SILAGE 75 rolls, and 120 rolls of this season’s hay. Price on application. Mirboo North area. Phone Joe 0428-585954.
SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662.
STANDING GRASS approximately 6 acres, suitable for silage or hay, in the Korumburra area. 0407-344781.
TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.
GARAGE SALE
for rent LEONGATHA Neat two bedroom unit. Great location within walking distance to main street. $225 per week. Call Jen 5662-3523.
livestock
BULLS FOR HIRE OR SALE Friesian, Jersey, Angus, Hereford and Limo All tested Phone 0447 331 762 AUSTRALIAN PONY mare, 11.2 hh, 13 years old, confident beginner’s pony, excellent all-rounder from pony club to trail riding, fantastic jumper. Sad sale, child outgrown. $3,000. 5634-8367.
used vehicles
FREE CAR REMOVAL Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal All machinery Bins provided
Bass Coast Metal Recyclers 5672 2946 0417 556 593 FORD UTE XF, auto, p/ steer, low kms, gas cert, RWC, good condition. Vin JL40JE19179C. $1,500. Phone Ray 5664-5437.
wanted STANDING wanted, for 961377.
HOUSEHOLD clearance - furniture, manchester, books, some as new, etc. December 8, 8.30am 4pm, 21 Roughead Street, Leongatha. LOTS TO SEE December 8 and 9, 42 A’Beckett Street, Leongatha, 9am start. Collectables, antique furniture, household goods.
GARAGE SALE Antiques, Old tins and books, Bric-a-brac, Household goods and Baby needs, plants
87-91 Brown Street 8.30am Saturday & Sunday December 8 & 9
thanks
marriage celebrant
Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com
CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191
PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181
Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays
deaths ALLEY (Thomas) (nee Teague) - Glenda Rae. Passed away peacefully on November 27, 2012 after a long illness. Aged 66. Loving daughter of John and Shirley (both dec), sister of Gale and Susan. Adored wife of Greg and John Thomas (dec). Loving mother of Cindy, Malea, Duane and stepmother of Heath and Ward. Nan of Jay, Kevin, Rowan, Jack, Robbie, River, Tiana, Jameka, Lily, James and Gemmarae. We won many battles, but we just couldn’t win your war, but thank you for teaching me so much. I will love you forever. Always by my side.
deaths LANGENBERG - Herman Jacob. 18.01.1935 - 30.11.2012 Passed away peacefully at home after a long illness, surrounded by his wife and sons. Dearly loved husband of Siepie for 54 years. Together we were 16 years young Oceans could not keep us apart Now no more I will be strong Welterusten Lieverd Loved and cherished dad of John and Helen, Eric and Francesca, Raymond and Tracy, Dean and Pam. Fondly remembered Opa of Adam and Dylan, Aaron and Vanessa, Zoe and Tate, Benjamin and Georgia. Treasured memories. LANGENBERG - Herman Jacob. We shared a big adventure and loved the life we found, our sympathy to all your family. We remember some great times together. Your brother Martin’s family.
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O’LOUGHLIN - Neville. Passed away peacefully at Traralgon Hospital on November 27, 2012. Aged 79. Hey Matey, thanks for all the golf that we played together, the day outings we had together, many Jim Beams we drank together, we were together until the end. Seven great years of friendship. R.I.P. Nev. Your mate Donna.
funerals
LANGENBERG A service to celebrate the life of the late Mr Herman Jacob Langenberg will be held at our Leongatha Chapel (cnr South Gippsland Highway & Bellingham Street) on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 commencing at 2pm. A Private Service for Cremation will precede the above service. No flowers by request please, donations in lieu may be made to The Garvan Research Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the service.
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Love always - Greg.
22 McCartin Street
for sale
garage sales GARAGE SALE Nolans Road, Meeniyan, Saturday December 8, 8am - 1pm. Building and fencing material, tiles, garden statues, kids’ toys, clothes and household items.
GRASS hay. 0438-
21 Blair Crescent Leongatha Saturday December 8 8.30am - 4pm Glassware, crockery & household goods, Westinghouse washing machine, commercial quality; dining setting, tallboy, books, resurfaced DVDs, bric-a-brac, lamps, QS doona covers & pillowslips, new & pre-loved Postie Fashions clothing size 14-26. Downsizing, so much, much more No early birds please
GARAGE SALE MOUNT ECCLES Old School, Hall Road (opposite Hall)
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The Mardan Hall Committee would like to thank most sincerely all those who contributed to the success of the Mardan Hall Centenary Celebrations held on 27 October, 2012. Mardan Hall Centenary Celebrations Sub Committee.
message of hope YOU were not redeemed with corruptible things... but with the precious blood of Christ. 1 Peter 1:18-19.
births HENARE (Blake) - Sach and Eric are happy to announce the safe arrival of their beautiful bubba boy Jahva, born on the 25th October at Tweed Heads Hospital, 7 pound 4. We couldn’t be happier!
bereavement thanks DRAPER - Rodney (Rod). Jenny, Lyndal, Warrick, Amanda and families wish to thank their friends, families and colleagues for their phone calls, cards, flowers, food, visits and assistance during this very difficult time. There are simply no words to express our heartfelt thanks for the sympathy and support that you have all extended to our family during this time of loss. Please accept this as a personal thanks from our family. A special thanks to our wonderful community at Mt Eccles who continue to shine in our time of need. DRAPER - Rodney. Helen, Dennis, Leigh and Nong wish to thank those who have offered support and friendship since the passing of our son and brother.
To my Dear Mum, It’s not what we write It’s not what we say It’s how we will remember you In our own special way. - Your loving daughter Cindy, Adam, Jay, Kevin and Rowan. xxxxx I am the person I am today because of you, Mum. You have given me great reason to reflect on what’s important; hope you’re dancing with Dad! Love always - Malea, Jack and Robbie. We always tried to find the words to say to each other Mum, and we just couldn’t quite get there, but we did in the end Mum and now that is all that matters. You were so brave Mum, until the very end. I’m so grateful to have been there with you to kiss you, touch you and hold your hand. With all at peace. I hope you can dance amongst the stars with Dad until we can hold hands once more. I have always loved you and will forever more, Mum. - Duane. To our stepmum, finally at rest after saying goodbyes on your terms to everybody important to YOU!! You fought hard, like you always did for us. Love always. Forever in our hearts. - Heath, Ward and families. ALLEY - Glenda Rae. She potters no more in the garden, she strolls no more down the path. To hear your voice, to see your smile, and just to sit and talk with you a while. To be together in the same old way. The years we’ve had together will forever live in our hearts. Goodbye our dear, dear friend. All our love and sympathy to Greg from John, Sue and Winston.
Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
crossword solutions CRYPTIC PUZZLE NO. 8354 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Gall. 7, On ar-rival. 8, Pine. 9, LA-MB. 10, Kit-E. 11, Drag. 14, On the house. 16, Super-duper. 19, Stet (anag). 22, Well. 24, O-W-N-S. 25, Fawn. 26, Play a part. 27, Dear (deer). Down - 1, Gap-Ed. 2, Lin-DA (rev). 3, Int-act. 4, Treble. 5, Rick. 6, Fantasise (anag). 12, Rep-uted-ly. 13, G-one. 15, Ours (anag). 17, Dro-O-ps. 18, Pan-try. 20, Tr-ace. 21, Ten-or. 23, Lays. QUICK PUZZLE NO. 8354 - SOLUTIONS Across - 1, Dusk. 7, Rebellion. 8, Rail. 9, Taxi. 10, Yarn. 11, Saga. 14, Cornflakes. 16, Clydesdale. 19, Dust. 22, Beam. 24, Lank. 25, Stag. 26, Octagonal. 27, Part. Down - 1, Darts. 2, Sting. 3, Repair. 4, Belief. 5, Clay. 6, Courteous. 12, Affluence. 13, Acid. 15, Aged. 17, Salmon. 18, Annual. 20, Ultra. 21, Tight. 23, Meal.
Moonlight movie night postponed A BUREAU of Meteorology forecast of rain, strong wind and possible thunderstorms forced Newhaven College’s Parents and Friends committee to postpone the highly anticipated Moonlight Movie Night that was to take place last Friday. The new date is Friday February 15, 2013 for Moonlight Movie Night – Take Two, We Bought A Zoo. “It was a very difficult decision to make, considering the sunshine and blue skies that we were enjoying, but Friday’s weather forecast did not look good and we couldn’t risk having to cancel the event on the night if the bad weather had set in”, said committee member Kelly Fuery.
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Leongatha cycling
THE Christmas party time impacted numbers at racing on Friday night even though it was a very pleasant evening with great conditions for racing.
The club has had good numbers at Wednesday night training with three additions this past week but getting everyone to racing always is difficult in December. The first event was the one lap dash against the clock. For most it appeared the hot Thursday had sapped the energy levels as times were not improving. However, Matt Minogue followed up his great training efforts with a personal best. For the A Grade riders it was Tom McFarlane in 31.54sec ahead of Chris Rowe 33.40 and Kevin Feely in 35.79sec. In the junior group it was Matt Minogue at 35.71 sec, Austin Timmins 37.52 and Alex Bennett in 43.52sec. The handicap events were next up and the junior event over one lap saw the backmarkers get up for the win – Matt Minogue (5m) 1st, Austin Timmins (15) 2nd and Alex (60) in 3rd. The handicaps were changed for the two lap event and this time it was the limit rider Alex (150) getting the job done ahead of Austin (30) and Matt (5). In the A Grade group over two laps it was again the limit rider, Kevin Feely (85) riding strongly who greeted the judges first ahead of Tom (scr) and Chris (25). In the A Grade sprint it was a close battle up to the finish but Tom McFarlane was too quick for Chris and Kevin. The handicapper had a surprise in store for the riders as he produced some team shirts and organised riders in three teams of two riders for a short madison event. This
requires one rider from each team to race at any time and the race over 12 laps included a sprint at the half way mark and finish with the sprints carrying points for the placings. The team of Austin Timmins and Chris Rowe eventually worked out the way to race the event and after claiming second in the first sprint managed to win the last sprint and claim the event. The second placed team was Matt Minogue and Kevin Feely whilst Tom McFarlane and Alex Bennett were in third place. Continuing with the team racing, the riders were split in two teams of three riders for an Olympic sprint event. This time the winning team was Austin, Matt and Tom who finished powerfully to just edge out Kevin, Chris and Alex. Last event for an interesting night were scratch races. The junior race over four laps saw Matt claim the win from Austin and Alex. In the A Grade race over eight laps, the pace was kept pretty steady and at the bell, it was Tom leading from Chris and Kevin. It looked like it was set up for Chris to grab a come from behind win however, Tom judged his efforts nicely and held off a desperate finish from Chris with Kevin further back in third place. Training is again scheduled for Wednesday night. The extra numbers taking part has seen officials scrambling for more bike parts and looking at purchasing some more units for the younger and smaller riders. However, we are still happy to see anyone keen to come and try. There have been plenty of happy faces each Wednesday night and when they are all racing it means there is usually someone of similar ability to pit yourself against.
State triples bowls SGDB Ladies section of the State Triples was held recently. It was held over three weeks, the three day event saw sectional play at Foster, followed by quarter finals and semi finals at Tarwin Lower with the finals at Inverloch. Sectional winners were skipped by R. Dennis, San Remo, A. Tschiderer, Inverloch, I. Sheppard, Inverloch, R. James, Phillip Island and T. McCormack, Leongatha. Semi finals were won by Ivy Sheppard’s team and Trish McCormack’s team. The final went to Ivy Sheppard, Maureen Paynting and Lorraine Dowson, Inverloch over Trish McCormack, Glenda Trotman and Laurel Cox, Leongatha.
Triples placings: Laurel Cox, Glenda Trotman, Trish McCormack, Leongatha runners-up; and Inverloch winners Ivy Sheppard, Maureen Paynting and Lorraine Dowson.
Meeniyan bowls A LEAN week as far as pennant went last week. Tuesday pennant was a wash out for both divisions. This week Division 1 travelled to Wonthaggi for the start of the second round. Division 3 were away to Tarwin Lower. Saturday pennant saw Division 2 playing away to Loch where they managed to get one winning rink, but went down overall. It was the same story for Division 4 playing at Lang Lang. This Saturday Division 2 is away to Wonthaggi and Division 4 is home to Leongatha. Thursday November 29 was the first of our division 3,4,5/ bankers triples. It was played in very hot, humid conditions with the last game being shortened. Winners were locals Don Paterson, Col Densley and Rob Butterworth. Runners-up were Dave Christie, Tim McLean and Robin McKenzie (Fish Creek). Both the ladies and mens singles and pairs are down to the last few with all games to be completed before Christmas. Reminders: Thursday December 6 is our monthly triples. Our Christmas break-up is on Thursday 13th. Names for catering need to be in a.s.a.p.
Inverloch ladies bowls
The new brigade: president Les Watson, coach Dean Alger and assistant coach Tim Smith are keen to see the Panthers have a big 2013.
TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90
At Port Phillip Heads
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Add one hour for daylight saving
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6 THUR
7 FRI
8 SAT
9 SUN
10 MON
11 TUE
0400 0949 1600 2142
1.57 0.51 1.33 0.34
0435 1023 1641 2215
1.54 0.49 1.31 0.39
0511 1058 1726 2254
1.50 0.46 1.29 0.46
0548 1135 1818 2340
1.45 0.43 1.28 0.55
0630 1218 1921
1.40 0.40 1.29
0032 0718 1310 2033
0.64 1.36 0.35 1.32
0134 0814 1410 2147
0.73 1.32 0.31 1.38
All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM
On the ball By M B Matt tt D Dunn KORUMBURRA Bena Football Club legend Dean Alger is set to join Kilcunda Bass Football Club next year as senior coach. The former playing coach has been out of the game for two years, but is keen to throw his hat back in the ring. Alger, who was a renowned playing coach for the Bulldogs, also helped Nyora to grand final success. Newly-appointed Panthers president Les Watson said Alger had the right credentials to fill the void left by dual premiership playing coach Steve O’Bryan. “Dean knows a few of the boys playing here already. He’s come to us essentially through word of mouth from those guys. He coached a couple of flags at Nyora,” Watson said. Alger said he had already coached a few of the Panthers players “over the journey” through his roles at Nyora and Korumburra Bena. Watson said he was happy to have a non-playing coach to help the younger players take the next step in their careers. “I was always a playing coach until this year. But it’ll be different, it’ll be good,” Alger said. Watson said the loss of O’Bryan and brother-in-law Damian Holmes would be keenly felt, but believes the club’s thirds players, along with some new recruits, would help keep the Panthers moving in the right direction.
AS the rains came on Tuesday, pennant was not played but on Wednesday we watched a great match between Inverloch and Leongatha for the State Triples winner for the South Gippsland Division. Our girls Ivy Sheppard, Maureen Paynting and Lorraine Dowson played so well and won on the day. Congratulations. They now go on to play on February 10, 2013 at Korumburra. We will give a reminder later so that we can go and support them next year. Our social afternoon was played in the sun and the winners for the day were Joyce Arnold, Elaine Miller and Marg
Griffin and the runners-up were Rhonda Davies, Shirley Cook and Nel Van Grunsven. Raffle winners were Edith Perrett, Joyce Arnold and Rhonda Davies. It was great to see two new lady members join us, Laurel Lee and Judy Parker. Look forward to seeing you both next week. Reminder for you to put your names down for the Christmas Party on December 15. Twilight Bowls is on December 14. Names down by 4.30 and starting time 5.30. It was a great night and very social with a sausage sizzle and raffles. The last Friday night meal for 2012 is on the 7th.
Fish Creek bowls OUR ladies at last received some pennant points as the game against Corinella last week was washed out. A very long way to go for a cup of coffee. Both our men’s divisions were successful last week so very well done to them. Men’s pennant teams on Saturday as follows: Division 3 home to Wonthaggi: R. Mortlock (S), L. McKenzie, R. McKenzie, R. Wheeler. D. Christie (S), R. Knight,
SGBD ladies pennant bowls (washout 7 pts each).
Division 1: Wonthaggi v Leongatha (washout 8 pts each). San Remo v Meeniyan (washout 8 pts each). Phillip Island v Foster (washout 8 pts each). Inverloch v Korumburra (washout 8 pts each). Division 2: Lang Lang v Inverloch (washout 8 pts each). Loch & Dist v Phillip Island (washout 8 pts each). Tarwin Lower v Wonthaggi (washout 8 pts each). Corinella v Fish Creek (washout 8pts each). Port Welshpool v Toora (washout 8 pts each). Division 3: San Remo v Foster (washout 7 pts each). Phillip Island v Mirboo North (washout 7 pts each). Wonthaggi v Tarwin Lower (washout 7 pts each). Meeniyan v Leongatha (washout 7 pts each). Inverloch v Korumburra
Ladders Division 1 Wonthaggi .....................+100 Meeniyan.........................+30 San Remo ........................+14 Phillip Island...................+69 Foster.................................-24 Inverloch ...........................-14 Korumburra .....................-124 Leongatha..........................-51 Division 2 Lang Lang .....................+136 Inverloch .........................+44 Wonthaggi .......................+71 Loch & District.................+6 Phillip Island .....................-13 Toora .................................-47 Port Welshpool ............+87.25 Tarwin Lower ...................+42 Corinella............................-85 Fish Creek ..................-241.25 Division 3 Inverloch .........................+62 Mirboo North .................+86 Wonthaggi .......................+39 Korumburra ....................-13 Leongatha..........................-14 San Remo ..........................-16 Meeniyan...........................-16 Phillip Island ......................+4 Tarwin Lower ..................-105 Foster.................................-27
Buffalo indoor bowls ON Wednesday, November 30 Ian selected the teams into ffamily il groups, with i h the h option i off changing h i positions ii if they h wanted to. Interestingly there were no arguments during the night but not everyone followed instructions etc. There were no three game winners but Carolyn and Ian Benson and Lee Armstrong combined well to take out the night - (WWL) 14 ends (+12) on countback from Mary and Charlie Tumino, and Bill Wolswinkel (LWW) 10 ends (-6). After being blitzed in their first game, they won their second and recovered well in their last game after being down 2-7, scored a seven on their last end to win 9-7. In third place were Toni and Peter Heldens and Ron Gloster (WLL) 14 ends (+1) on countback from Joyce and Joe Occhipinti and Andrew Hanks (LWW) 10 ends (-7). Best 1st game Ian 17-3, 2nd Charlie 9-3, 3rd Joe 11-7. Our Christmas party / breakp-up night will be held on Wednesday, December 12 at 7.30. Please ring names to Carolyn 5663 6270 or 0437 089 819 by Monday December 10 for an enjoyable last night of bowling for 2012.
South Gippsland pennant bowls
R. Staley, W. Ferbrache. T. McLean (S), M. Heywood, R. Grylls (mgr), A.Kerr Division 5 away to Loch (Bus departs 11.30 am): D. Stefani (S), N. Buckland, C. McGannon, R. Constantine. J. Lindeman (S), J. Lavarda, P. Dean, B. O’Keefe. K. Flanders (S), C. Bell, R. Barham, A. Atwell (mgr). Any members wanting to play bankers on Saturday are very welcome. Don’t forget our Christmas tea on Friday.
Round 7 - November 27
Michael wins: the Men’s State Singles final was held at Wonthaggi on Sunday, November 25 between Michael Coram, Inverloch and Keith Button, Korumburra, with Michael (pictured right) taking the title.
84 78 69 61 45 43 38 30 82 79 69 66 58 56 48 48 42 12 65 63 63 52 49 47 47 39 35 30
Division 1: Mirboo North 2-57 lt Toora 14-66; Inverloch 13-76 d Phillip Island 3-71; Lang Lang 14-75 d Korumburra 2-50; Wonthaggi 14-68 d Leongatha 2-50. Division 2: Meeniyan 2-55 lt Loch 14-81; Leongatha 14-87 d Wonthaggi 2-63; Corinella 15-73 d San Remo 1-64; Phillip Island 1476 d Inverloch 2-54. Division 3: Korumburra Gold 0-53 lt Fish Creek 1688; Inverloch 2-69 lt Phillip Island 14-71; Tarwin Lower 4-71 lt Korumburra Maroon 12-72; Wonthaggi 16-85 d Foster 0-52. Division 4: San Remo 1695 d Toora 0-38; Leongatha 13-62 d Wonthaggi 3-61; Lang Lang 14-80 d Meeniyan 2-64; Phillip Island 14-74 d Inverloch 2-69. Division 5: Port Welshpool 16-0 (bye); San Remo 16-94 d Mirboo North 0-56; Phillip Island 14-76 d Loch 2-70; Foster 16-93 d Corinella 0-55; Fish Creek 14-73 d Tarwin Lower 2-61.
Ladders Division 1 Phillip Island...............+183 Wonthaggi .....................+42 Inverloch .....................+101 Korumburra .................+40 Lang Lang .......................-36 Mirboo North ..................-34 Leongatha......................-113 Toora .............................-124 Division 2 Phillip Island.................+50 Corinella........................+43 Meeniyan.......................+46 Loch ...............................+17 San Remo .......................-9.5 Inverloch ......................-22.5 Leongatha......................-138
106 99 81 76 63 36 29 22 92 80 77 62 55 52 48
Wonthaggi .........................-5 Division 3 Fish Creek ...................+228 Foster .............................-33 Phillip Island....................-2 Tarwin Lower .................+4 Wonthaggi .......................-18 Korumburra Gold ............-20 Korumburra Maroon .......-85 Inverloch .........................-74 Division 4 Meeniyan.....................+100 San Remo ....................+104 Wonthaggi ...................+102 Toora ...............................+7 Phillip Island ...................-44 Leongatha......................-116 Lang Lang .....................-115 Inverloch .........................-38 Division 5 Port Welshpool ...........+157 Foster.............................+77 Loch ...............................+86 San Remo ......................+51 Mirboo North .................+31 Fish Creek .......................-37 Phillip Island ...................-56 Tarwin Lower ..................-93 Corinella........................-186
46 120 70 67 63 60 56 48 28 100 93 69 58 56 55 42 39 116 87 82 82 75 67 54 44 33
The Kiss of Death tipster was spot on, tipping Wonthaggi to win by 18 shots. My Kiss of Death tips for Round 9 (Division 1): There will be a bloodbath when Phillip Island (home) take on lowly Mirboo North, winning by 42 shots. Toora (home) will give Wonthaggi a huge fright but will simply run out of puff, Wonthaggi by 10 shots. Leongatha (home) will be no match for an improving Lang Lang who will win by eight shots, while Korumburra (home), who have lost two in a row and in danger of dropping out of the top four, will get over the line by three shots over Inverloch. Good bowling to all during the pennant season.
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Wonthaggi little aths
A STRONG headwind on Saturday made personal best times on the track elusive but Brodie Anderson (U13 Boys) managed to overcome the conditions to take out four PBs and break two centre records in the 800 metres and the 300 metre hurdles. Brodie’s attendance at training may be the reason for his improvement. Another regular at training, Bridget Lowe (U13 Girls), also defied the odds to bag five PBs out of five events. Will Edwards (U10 Boys) and Amy Brewer (U11 Girls) also recorded four PBs for the day.
Results - 1/12/2012
U6 Boy: 200m sprint: Sonny McMillan 44.92, Jasper Cashman 54.02, Hayden Schmidt 54.85. Long jump: Sonny McMillan 1.69, Hayden Schmidt 1.53, Jasper Cashman 0.85. U6 Girl: 200m sprint: Ella Smith 51.70. Long jump: Ella Smith 1.37. U7 Boy: 200m sprint: Xavier Lindsay 40.90, Tate Slade 49.02, Darcy Beecroft 60.00. Long jump: Xavier Lindsay 2.31, Luke Car 2.07, Tate Slade 1.83. 7 Girl: 200m sprint: Sarah
Stone 43.00, Olivia Bramley 44.16. Long jump: Olivia Bramley 1.72, Sarah Stone 1.67. U8 Boy: 100m sprint: Archie O’Neill 17.81, Saher Biggs 18.19, Finn Cashman 18.72. 400m: Archie O’Neill 1:24.0, Jai Williamson 1:28.1, Saher Biggs 1:35.7. 60m hurdles: Saher Biggs 12.76, Archer Reid 12.86, Archie O’Neill 13.02, Long jump: Archie O’Neill 3.09, Jai Williamson 2.66, Saher Biggs 2.61. Shot put: Archer Reid 5.73, Saher Biggs 4.41, Jai Williamson 4.20. U8 Girl: 100m sprint: Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery 18.64, Chelsea Kent 18.91, Bella Schmidt 20.87. 400m: Bella Schmidt 1:40.4, Tevuro IhomanaMontgomery 1:40.5, Rani Sunderland 1:42.1. 60m hurdles: Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery 13.58, Chelsea Kent 14.19, Tess Wingfield 14.50. Long jump: Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery 2.62, Chelsea Kent 2.23, Amaia Beaumont 209. Shot put: Chelsea Kent 3.85, Tevuro Ihomana-Montgomery 3.55, Bella Schmidt 3.33. U9 Boy: 100m sprint: Matthew Nichol 17.94, Keegan Page 18.10, Tully Dickie 19.26. 400m: Jacob Timmermans 1:22.6, Keegan Page 1:22.7, Tully Dickie 1:31.4. 60m hurdles: Matthew
Up and over: Lanni Prior tackles the hurdles.
Nichol 12.32, Jacob Timmermans 13.21, Keegan Page 13.30. High jump: Matthew Nichol 0.96, Keegan Page 0.93, Tully Dickie 0.85. Shot put: Keegan Page 4.62, Tully Dickie 4.43, Jack Pappas 4.28. U9 Girl: 100m sprint: Maddison Stone 20.53, Alicia Smith 21.54, Imogen Bradford 22.30. 400m: Alicia Smith 1:37.4, Imogen Bradford 1:41.8, Maddison Stone 1:47.5. 60m hurdles: Imogen Bradford 14.99, Maddison Stone 15.17, Alicia Smith 15.30. High jump: Maddison Stone 0.85, Imogen Bradford 0.80, Alicia Smith 0.70. Shot put: Maddison Stone 4.99, Imogen Bradford 3.37, Alicia Smith 2.76. U10 Boy: 60m hurdles: Balin Delievergini 13.49, Will Edwards 14.69. 70m sprint: Balin Delievergini 12.42, Will Edwards 13.97. 800m: Balin Delievergini 3:08.8, Will Edwards 3:11.5. Discus: Balin Delievergini 15.06, Will Edwards 14.25. Triple jump: Will Edwards 6.36, Balin Delievergini 5.68. U10 Girl: 60m hurdles: Nicola Slade 13.60, Lauren Kent 13.73, Isabella O’Neill 15.39. 70m sprint: Lauren Kent 12.50, Isabella O’Neill 13.47, Gracie Dempsey 13.61. 800m: Mikaela Notley 3:37.0, Gracie Dempsey 3:40.1, Isabella O’Neill 3:57.9. Discus: Mikaela Notley 14.80, Lauren Kent 10.90, Gracie Dempsey 9.78. Triple jump: Lauren Kent 5.84, Mikaela Notley 5.70, Gracie Dempsey 5.36. U11 Boy: 200m sprint: Cooper Smith 32.69, Declan Kirkpatrick 36.30, Jarrod Anderson 38.35. 400m: Declan Kirkpatrick 1:16.8, Cooper Smith 1:21.4, Jarrod Anderson 1:30.1. 60m hurdles: Declan Kirkpatrick 13.47, Jarrod Anderson 13.82, Rohan Slade 14.51. Javelin: Angus Bradford 15.90, Jarrod Anderson 14.77, Rohan Slade 10.82. Long jump: Declan Kirkpatrick 3.38, Rohan Slade 3.31, Cooper Smith 3.29. U11 Girl: 200m sprint: Lanni Pryor 33.43, Amy Brewer 34.18, Georgia Burston 38.24. 400m: Lanni Pryor 1:18.8, Amy Brewer 1:24.9, Georgia Burston 1:30.3. 60m hurdles: Lanni Pryor 12.11, Amy Brewer 12.55, Georgia Burston 13.84. Javelin: Lanni Pryor 14.20, Amy Brewer 11.41, Alyssa Dainty 9.10. Long jump: Lanni Pryor 3.59, Amy Brewer 3.34, Georgia Burston 2.34. U12 Boy: 100m sprint: Cooper Wagner 16.10, Luke
Nicholson 16.31, Thomas Simpson 17.64. 200m sprint: Luke Nicholson 32.12, Cooper Wagner 33.06, Thomas Simpson 35.37. 60m hurdles: Cooper Wagner 11.90, Luke Nicholson 12.23, Thomas Simpson 12.89. Shot put: Cooper Wagner 5.84, Blythe Page 5.46, Thomas Simpson 5.40. Triple jump: Cooper Wagner 7.07, Marvin Sellars 6.83, Luke Nicholson 6.67. U12 Girl: 100m sprint: Jacinta Dainty 17.27, Zara Gatland 17.60, Grace O’Neill 17.70. 200m sprint: Jacinta Dainty 34.99, Melody Notley 37.84. 60m hurdles: Jacinta Dainty 12.38, Melody Notley 13.03, Grace O’Neill 13.82. Shot put: Melody Notley 7.43, Jacinta Dainty 7.07, Grace O’Neill 5.46. Triple jump: Jacinta Dainty 8.37, Melody Notley 8.00, Zara Gatland 5.65. U13 Boy: 200m sprint: Brodie Anderson 30.47. 300m hurdle: Brodie Anderson 51.33. 800m: Brodie Anderson 2:30.6. High jump: Brodie Anderson 1.10. Shot put: Brodie Anderson 5.70. U13 Girl: 200m sprint: Ciara Ryan 32.00, Bridget Lowe 33.52. 300m hurdle: Bridget Lowe 57.55, Ciara Ryan 58.53. 800m: Ciara Ryan 3:23.1, Bridget Lowe 3:26.5. High jump: Bridget Lowe 1.28. Shot put: Bridget Lowe 5.69, Ciara Ryan 4.99. U14 Girl: 100m sprint: Stephanie Slade 18.02, Georgia Filippi 18.41, Daisy Filippi 19.78. 300m hurdle: Georgia Filippi 1:06.7, Daisy Filippi 1:11.1, Stephanie Slade 1:15.7. 800m: Daisy Filippi 3:43.9, Stephanie Slade 3:57.8, Georgia Filippi 4:14.5. Javelin: Georgia Filippi 13.84, Daisy Filippi 11.95, Stephanie Slade 9.73. Triple jump: Stephanie Slade 7.44, Georgia Filippi 6.38, Daisy Filippi 6.19. U15 Girl: 100m sprint: Tegan Lowe 15.46, Nicole Davis 15.98, Imigen Langford 16.28. 300m hurdle: Tegan Lowe 55.62, Imigen Langford 1:06.2, Nicole Davis 1:07.1. 800m: Imigen Langford 2:53.0, Hannah Robbins 3:17.7, Tegan Lowe 3:27.5. Javelin: Nicole Davis 19.13, Tegan Lowe 14.72, Hannah Robbins 13.39. Triple jump: Tegan Lowe 9.24, Hannah Robbins 7.46, Nicole Davis 7.31.
Battle royal: Jim Soumilas (left) and Noah Fixter had a great tussle in the 200m.
Leongatha little aths report MORE centre records were established at last weekend’s Leongatha Little Athletics Club meeting at the velodrome oval, including two benchmarks for the newly established 700m race walk set by Under 7 athletes Finn Dunn and Nicolette Wight. With the club’s racewalking judges watching carefully for correct technique, Finn hit the finish line in 5:58.81 and Nicolette was close behind on 6:00.47. There were more impressive ‘Personal Best’ (PB) performances out on the track and field, with five PBs recorded by Dane Abernethy, Harry Vanderzalm and Courtney Martin, and four by Alfie Herbert and Ruby Martin. A total of 168 PBs were recorded last Saturday as follows: Under 6 Boys: C. Richards discus. Under 7 Boys: T. TaylorWilton 50m; B. Abernethy 50m, 200m; C. Carew discus, 50m, 200m; T. Roberts 50m; B. Soumilas 200m; F. Dunn 700m walk, 200m, discus; J. Fixter 50m, discus; C. Swan discus, 200m; N. Occhipinti discus, 700m walk. Under 7 Girls: T. Kenzie shotput, 200m; E. Allen shotput, discus, 700m walk; P. Barry 700m walk, 200m; M. Herbert discus, 700m walk, shotput; N. Wight 200m, 700m walk; E. O’Neill 700m walk, 200m; S. Munro 200m, shotput, discus; P. Thompson shotput. Under 8 Boys: E. Colwill javelin; H. Herbert high jump, 200m; T. Richards javelin, 1100m walk, 80m hurdles; D. Abernethy 200m, 80m hurdles, 1100m walk, javelin, high jump; J. McCrae high jump, 1100m walk; H. Barnes high jump, javelin, 200m; M.
Allambee Mirboo & District Tennis LUCKY Strings, Smokin Aces and Koony all had big wins and all matches had tie-breakers. Teams relied on fill-ins again. It was good to see Roger and Ricky back on the court. In A Reserve, Gold and Hallston had a close game. Gold ladies evened up the score, Hallston’s men had won. Well played. Baromi ladies set up a
good win for Baromi. Mardan did well to field a team, with only two regulars. Berrys Creek were only able to win one set. Leongatha draw closer to the four with the win. Maroon and Korumburra had a close match, only five games. The men’s and ladies’ sets went each way, Maroon won two of the mixed to have enough games. Baromi won against Mardan by 12 games. In B Grade, although Le-
ongatha won seven sets 54 games, Leongatha North won 36 games. A good effort, well done to Annette and Jim for helping out. Everyone has a different view on the standard of players as the score secretary should be aware of the fill-ins and who they are replacing. It is not my decision, but play fair. Results A Grade: Lucky Strings 8.68 d Leongatha North 1.49, Smokin Aces 7.70 d Baromi
2.39, Koonwarra 9.72 d Korumburra 0.31. A Reserve: Baromi 7.46 d Mardan 2.19, Outtrim Gold 5.40 d Hallston 4.36, Outtrim Maroon 5.43 d Korumburra 4.38, Leongatha 8.52 d Berrys Creek 1.25, Koonwarra - bye. B Grade: Leongatha 7.54 d Leongatha North 2.36, Baromi 6.44 d Mardan 3.32.
Ladders A Grade Smokin Aces.........................79.5 Koonwarra ...........................57.5 Baromi. .................................57.5 Leongatha North. ................48.5
Lucky Strings ........................41.5 Korumburra ...........................12.5 A Reserve Outtrim Gold .......................69.0 Baromi ..................................65.5 Koonwarra ...........................59.5 Hallston ................................56.0 Leongatha..............................52.0 Mardan ..................................43.0 Berrys Creek .........................30.0 Outtrim Maroon ....................30.0 Korumburra ...........................30.0 B Grade Baromi ..................................68.5 Leongatha ............................58.5 Mardan.................................35.5 Leongatha North .................13.5
Bath 200m, 80m hurdles. Under 8 Girls: M. Kenzie 80m hurdles, 1100m walk; L. Bevis 80m hurdles, high jump; J. Bevis javelin; N. Crimp 80m hurdles, 200m, high jump; C. Nesci high jump, 200m; C. Caithness 200m, 1100m walk, 80m hurdles; T. Matheson 200m, 80m hurdles, 1100m walk. Under 9 Boys: H. Sheedy javelin, high jump, 200m; L. Vanderzalm high jump, 200m; R. Carter high jump. Under 9 Girls: B. Fisher 80m hurdles; J. Standfield triple jump, javelin; B. Roy 200m, 1100m walk; L. Caithness 80m hurdles, triple jump; E. Birrell 80m hurdles; E. Trease 1100m walk, javelin, 200m. Under 10 Boys: S. Herbert 200m, 1500m; C. Riseley 200m; R. Giliam 80m hurdles, shotput; J. Soumilas 200m; N. Fixter 1500m, shotput, 200m; B. Fennell 1500m. Under 10 Girls: C. Allen 1500m, 200m, 80m hurdles; A. Crimp 200m, 80m hurdles, shotput; M. Giles 1500m; N. Martin shotput; L. Walker
shotput; J. Woods shotput, 200m, 80m hurdles; E. Bath shotput; E. Clarke long jump, 1500m. Under 11 Boys: A. Herbert 1500m, 80m hurdles, shotput, triple jump; A. Ritchie 80m hurdles, triple jump; H. Vanderzalm shotput, 80m hurdles, 1500m, triple jump, 200m; A. Trease shotput, triple jump; L. Stothart triple jump, 1500m, shotput. Under 11 Girls: L. Edmondson triple jump, 80m hurdles, 200m; C. Standfield 200m, 80m hurdles; C. Martin triple jump, 200m, 1500m, shotput, 80m hurdles; K. McJames-Court shotput, triple jump; A. Dunn shotput, triple jump, 200m. Under 12 Boys: P. Bevis shotput; N. Matheson triple jump, 200m. Under 12 Girls: S. Falkingham discus; S. Allen discus, 200m, 1500m; R. Martin 1500m, triple jump, 200m, discus; H. Wight 80m hurdles, discus, triple jump; J. Caithness triple jump. Under 13 Boys: C. Alexander high jump, javelin.
Straight shooter: Charlie Swan shows how it’s done in the shotput.
Korumburra volleyball Semi final results A Grade: Pirates d Bugs (3:0) 25:19, 25:20, 25:22.
Giants d Golliwogs (3:1) 25:23, 19:25, 25:18, 25:16. B Grade: Panthers d Why? (3:2) 16:25, 25:22, 14:25, 25:13, 15:10. HELP d Plastered (3:2) 25:17, 14:25, 20:25, 25:11, 17:15.
Next week A Grade: Show Court 1: 7.40 Bugs v Giants. 1st ref Keith Jenkins., 2nd ref Russell Brown; 2 scorers and 2 linespersons Pirates. B Grade: Show Court 2: 7.40 Why? v HELP. 1st ref Tom Saario, 2nd ref 2 scorers and 2 linespersons Panthers.
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DECEMBER monthly medal was taken out in fine style by power-hitter Russell Williams. Russell’s score of 759-66 was easily the day’s best, both scratch and net. Gerry Carcour won B Grade with a very steady 87-18-69. Nearest the pin winners were Justin Burt on 14 and Will Norden on 16. Down the line balls: D. Clemann 69, B. Simon 70, B. Hutton, J. Housey 71; J. Fraser, S. de Bondt 72; P. Hobson, A. Sparkes, S. Fisher, D. Prior 73; N. Williamson 74.
Thursday It was too wet for golf on Tuesday and it was really too hot on Thursday, though most battled through to finish exhausted. In a tight finish, two pairs recorded 45 points, with Graham Calder and Craig Hams winning on a countback. Runners-up were Ian Watson and Fred Debono. Ian Atcheson won nearest the pin on the 14th and Portia Williamson hit the best tee shot on the 16th hole. Pairs to win balls were: M. Oliver - K. Finney 44, T. McCarthy - B. Cathie 43, J. King - C. Leaver 41, M. Williams - G. McDonald
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41, P. Hobson - R. Burton 41, P. Walsh - D. Vorwerg 40, P. Waters - K. Gardner 40. Saturday’s event will be an Irish fourball. This Thursday’s stableford will be a time sheet start, with the latest teetime 10am, when the next round of greens renovation will begin.
Sunday nine hole competition The third round of the season was played in good conditions, with good scores recorded. Wendy Parker scored the ladies best gross with 42 strokes. Doug Clemann with 40 shots scored the men’s gross. The ladies’ best net was won by Debbie Miller with 44-11½-32½. John Hassett won the men’s event with 46-13½-32½. Tim McCarthy won nearest the pin. The teams event winner was The Royals 138½, 7-Up with 139½ came in second, L.L.T. was in third place on 144, Top Dogs came in fourth on 144½. Thank you to our sponsors Deborah and Kevin Scott of South Gippsland Boarding Kennels and Cattery. The next round will be played on January 13.
Junior golf tournament THE South Gippsland Junior Golf Committee will hold a Junior Tournament this Sunday, December 9 at Woorayl Golf Club. The tournament is open to junior boys and girls (under 18 years). Hit off commences at 9am and concludes at 10am. Entry fee is $5 for all players. There is also an event for those players without a handicap. The ‘Calloway’ system of handicapping will be used for the players competing without a handicap. A separate competition will be held for any parent of a child wishing to play. Entry forms are available at all South Gippsland Golf Clubs. Entries can then be forwarded to Mr Peter Burgess c/o Woorayl Golf Club PO Box 77, Leongatha 3953. Telephone 5662 4187. The South Gippsland Junior committee is looking for each club within the district to have a minimum of three juniors from each club to compete in the tournament. It is at these tournaments junior golfers gain valuable experience in playing competition golf. Club Junior liaison officers are expected to get behind this effort.
Woorayl WE started our summer competition with a stableford event sponsored by Cleanaway. The A Grade winner was Graeme Calder with 39 points. B Grade and best score of the day was Simon Sullivan with 42 points. Perhaps the new wood is working. C Grade went to Bob Beilby with 40 points. Balls went to G. McKinnon, J. Diaper, J. Redmond, Bo Fiek, G. Johnson and R. Warren. Nearest the pins: Simon Sullivan and Peter Burgess. The ladies’ event went to Sue Wakefield with 37 points and a ball to Shirley Thomas. Our Thursday competition was won by Ryan Higgins with 36 points. Balls to Bo Fiek and Otto Vandervorm. Don’t forget our Christmas raffles start on Thursday. Next week we will play a stroke event sponsored by Leongatha Car Detailing.
Woorayl ladies We played American foursomes last week, with the day sponsored by Heather Sullivan. The winners were all presented with alstroemeria plants from Heather’s collection and we thank her for the time and effort this involves. Shirley Thomas and Janet Thompson (28 1/2) combined beautifully to take out the day with 62 1/2, with runners-up Marlene Rayson and Fay Maynard (25) having 67. Best nine in were Anne Grist and Inge Giliam, best nine out were Sue Wakefield and Dot Jarvis. Next week will be Jo’s Green Card day.
Mirboo North ladies November 28 2012 stableford winner: Nicole Allen (20) 38pts. Balls down the line: Raine Leslie (22) 33pts.
Clinic fun: Rob Botell from Golf Victoria conducted the clinics across three schools.
Meeniyan junior golf clinics ON Friday, November 30 the Meeniyan golf club held junior clinics at three local primary schools. Rob Botell from Golf Victoria conducted the clinics at Tarwin Valley Primary School, Fish Creek Primary School and Tarwin Lower Primary School with the assistance of Craig Buckland and
Irene Holm from Meeniyan Golf Club. From there students will have the opportunity to attend a three day coaching clinic at the Meeniyan Golf Club on Monday, January 7, Tuesday and Wednesday, January 8 and 9 2013. These clinics are funded by the Victorian Golf Foundation. The students enjoyed the clinics and Irene had five names submitted for the January clinics over the weekend.
Korumburra ladies THE Wednesday of the tournament a scratch and stableford event was played with lovely trophies donated from the Korumburra Pharmacy. The winners were: scratch score Gale Tyers (11) with 82 gross, A Grade (0-27) Judy Webb (22) with 37pts, runnerup Lee Clements (12) 36 pts and B Grade (28-45) Corrie George (28) with 39 pts, runner-up Julie Hislop (42) with 33 pts. Balls down the line went to Moira Rogers 33pts, Beryl Brown, Barb Twite and Marj Dixon all on 30 pts. Nearest the pins were 1st Gale Tyers, 7th and 13th Lee Clements. The Shirley Johnson Memorial Fourball event was played in warm, humid conditions on Friday. The Johnson family donated trophies for the day in memory of Shirley who was a great golfer and cheerful character at the club. The scratch winners were Gale Tyers (10) and Barb Warren (9) who parred the course with 72 gross. In A Grade Beryl Brown (27) and Sue Traill (15) were the winners with 45pts. The B Grade winners and the Shirley Johnson Memorial Team winners were Marg Young (22) and Marj Dixon (35) with 45 pts on a countback from three other pairs. The best nine holes in A Grade was won by Maureen Masterman and
Team winners: the Shirley Johnson Memorial Teams Event was held during the tournament last Friday. Pictured are Gale Tyers and Barb Warren (scratch winners), Marg Young, Carol Johnson, Marj Dixon (partnered Marg in winning B Grade and Memorial Trophy) and Beryl Brown (A Grade winner with Sue Traill who was absent when photo was taken). Judy Webb with 25 pts. In B Grade Jan Jeeves and Leonie Bentick won the best nine with 26 pts. Balls down the line went to Julie Brannaghan and Marg Harper also 45 pts. Norrie Little and Joan Peters on 44 pts and Andrea and Tania Thorson with 43 pts. Nearest the pins winners were 1st Barb Warren, 7th Anne Walker and 13th Betty Thomson. Twilight golf saw 28 pairs play on a hot and sticky afternoon/evening last Thursday. Ian and Denise Gibson weren’t bothered and scored a neat 19 points for the seven holes on the front course. Matt Wrigley and Tanya Hooker were the winners on the back course with 18 points.
Foster THE course is in excellent condition – a bit of rain has helped the greens. There’s no stopping Fred Tyers. Fred has reduced his handicap from 16 to 12 with his last five rounds – all great scores. On Tuesday November 27, some welcome rain saw play washed out. On Thursday November 29, Fred Tyers (13) blitzed the field with 42 pts, winning from Doc Menzies (18) 39 pts and Geoff McKenzie (16) 37 pts. Nearest the pin went to Robert Fulton. For Friday’s chicken run, Gayle Reid (26) had 22 pts to take home the chook. Down the line balls went to Alayne McKenzie 20 pts, and Bill Fuller, Gary Phelan and Peter Dight on 17 pts. The nearest the pins were won by Peter Dight and Gayle Reid. On Saturday November 24 we played a two-ball ambrose. Thanks to trophy donor Dave Hutchinson. Winners were Terry Jewson and Robert Fulton with 69-7-62, from Kane Esler and Brett Heywood 73-9½ -63 ½. Down the line balls went to Col Pulham and Lloyd McKenzie 69-5 ½-63 ½, Scott Rathjen and Owen Kindellan 71-7-64, Greg Cox and Ray Prain 70-5 ¾-64 ¼, and Gary Clavarino and Greg Paine 74-8 ¼- 65 ¾. The encouragement award went to Dave Hutchinson and Athol McGrath with 70 ½. The nearest the pins were won by David Knee (two holes), Noel Black, Phil Schofield and Greg Cox. Ladies event Gayle Reid continued her Friday form to win with the hot score of 92-26-66, from Barb Britten 68 net and Val Gow 72 net. Nearest the pin went to Gayle Reid. Members draw Dianne Brown was not present to collect the $250 in the members cash draw. The prize will go to $300 next Friday. You need to be in the clubhouse between 7pm and 8pm when the draw is made to be eligible to win the cash. Christmas breakup – Saturday December 15 We have a three-ball ambrose scheduled with a free barbecue and drinks for everyone afterwards to celebrate another good year. Everyone welcome. Coming events Thursday December 6 - stableford. Friday December 7 - Chicken Run – holes one to nine. Saturday December 8 – Medal Day – G & S Anderson trophies. Tuesday December 11 - stableford.
Wonthaggi ON Saturday we had a stableford event, attracting 84 players. A Grade winner: I. Sullivan 39 points. B Grade winner T. Dennis 42 points. C Grade winner: R Chubb 38 points. Balls down the line: C. Pallant 42, R. Johnson 38, P. Magnussen 37, M. Loughran 36, A. Cameron 36, J. Harvey 36, K. O’Halloran 36, D. Putt 35, J. Redman 35, D. Dye 35. Nearest the pins: 2nd R. Furborough, 8th K. O’Halloran, 13th D Munro, 17th F. Loughran. Good luck to all the finalists in our club championships.
Lucky 7 The Wonthaggi Golf Club championships were decided on Sunday in fine weather on a pristine course. Darren Green and Ian Baker contested the final, with Baker taking an early lead after a great shot - the ball landing only three feet from the hole - on the par 3 second. After 18 holes Green was one up and we witnessed a true battle of the short game over the next 16 holes.
Green’s putting and chipping was superb, which allowed him to defeat Baker on the 34th hole. This is Darren’s seventh title and surely marks him as one of the premier golfers in the district. In other grades Coby Jeeves defeated Rick Sheean, Daniel Van Agtmaal was too strong for Norm Burne, Joe Burke was victorious over Bill Howard and John Richardson just defeated Tom Kennedy on the 19th hole. Our senior champion was John Richardson, K. Holle winner Ian Baker, junior scratch winner Daniel Van Agtmaal and junior handicap winner Cameron Andrew. A big thankyou to Paul Brusamarello and Wonthaggi Plaster for once again being the major sponsor of the championships. Thankyou to all the players who competed as well as the supporters, caddies, referees,volunteers, Damien, Di, Marg Johnson and everyone involved. Ben Whitten and Sam Liddle are commended for presenting the course in such excellent condition.
Meeniyan Ladies On Wednesday November 28 22 ladies played for the 1st round of the Club Championships and for the Star Medallist of the year. Star Medallist winner with a great score of 68 was Veronica Park (17). Runner-up with another great score of 70 was Marilyn McGeary (41). Section 1 winner was Veronica Park (17) with 68. Section 2 winner was Gwen Heppell (31) with 72. Section 3 winner was Marilyn McGeary (41) with 70. Best nine went to Jan Roberts (32) with 33 and the putting was won by Andrea Thorson (7) with 27 putts. The nine hole competition was won by Mary Trease (33) with 41½. Down the line balls: Faye Le Page (22) 74, Dot Christie (9) 77, Irene Holm (13) 79, Jan Trease (18) 79.
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A shotgun start was used for our stableford event to enable all ladies to be in the clubhouse for the presentation of all extra competitions contested throughout the year, with Val Brydon, Shirley Welsford, Wendy Parker and Toni West being successful in the eclectic competitions. Congratulations to all other winners. Forty ladies vied for trophies generously sponsored by Ann Blundy. A Grade Val Brydon (17) 38pts, B Grade Gwen Chapman (23) 38pts, C Grade Isobel Sutherland (42) 34pts. Down the line: Shirley Welsford 37, Coral Gray, Carol Sowden 36, D. Miller 35, T. West, J. Steer 34, Marion Bellingham 33, Julie Howard 32 countback. L. Adamson won the nine hole event with 11 pts. Nearest the pins: 14th L. Rennick, 16th G. Chapman. Coral Gray was best on Saturday (21) 73 with Portia Williamson down the line 74.
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Justin Krohn new club champion THE Leongatha Club tennis championships were held in a four-seasons-in-one-day event on December 2.
The brotherhood: Phil Johnston, Don Perrett and Graham Perrett were all smiles as they motored around the course.
Numbers were down on last year. However, many participants entered multiple events. The winner of the A Grade men’s singles was Justin Krohn, who defeated Warren Littlejohn in a tiebreaker. In the A Grade men’s doubles, Warren Littlejohn and Dale O’Neill defeated Phil Munro and James Monaghan.
In the A Grade mixed doubles Michelle Krohn and Justin Krohn defeated Bronwyn Williams and Greg Marshman. The B Grade men’s singles champion is Jim Newton, the runner-up Dave Noble. Dave Noble and Connor Krohn won the B Grade men’s doubles, defeating Jim Newton and Will Littlejohn. The junior boys singles champion is Connor Krohn, the runner-up is Will Littlejohn. The junior girls singles champion is Courtney Westaway, the runner-up Evie Dekker.
The junior mixed doubles winners were Evie Dekker and Will Littlejohn, the runners-up Simone Dekker and Connor Krohn. The junior doubles winners were Evie and Simone Dekker and the runners-up Jye Gourlay and James Ryan. Overall it was a successful day for the club, however more participants are needed in all ladies events and A Reserve. The committee would like to thank all participants and everyone who helped out on the day.
C&J Golf Day THE annual C&J (Considine and Johnston Builders) Golf Day is one of those local events that has legendary status. Held last Friday at the Leongatha Golf Course,
the day is more a get together than a serious competition. Despite the lack of any real competitive spirit out on the course, there is more than enough holiday spirit to make it something special. Little wonder some travelled from as far away
as Darwin to be a part of it. Phil Johnston (the J in C&J) said the day, which was in its 37th year was one in which to unwind. “It’s been a great day for so many years. And there’s never once been an argument out on the course,” he said.
Junior girls: singles champion Courtney Westaway (left) with runner-up Evie Dekker.
Junior doubles: winners, Evie and Simone Dekker, with runners-up Jye Gourlay and James Ryan.
Junior mixed doubles: runners-up, left, Simone Dekker and Connor Krohn with winners, Evie Dekker and Will Littlejohn.
Great mates: Jake Mackie, Tim Wightman, Zac Trease and Cam Thomas had a fair round, but a good time.
Men’s B Doubles: runners-up, left, Jim Newton and Will Littlejohn with winners Dave Noble and Connor Krohn.
Tough stuff: Mick Cox, Chris Studd, Scott Considine and John Andrews show some muscle out on the course.
Junior boy’s singles: Connor Krohn, left, runnerup Will Littlejohn.
Men’s A doubles: winners, Dale O’Neill and Warren Littlejohn, runners-up James Monoghan and Phil Munro.
On course: Matt Perrett and Michael Wrigley were well matched. Keen golfers and keen celebrators.
MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED FOOTBALL/NETBALL CLUB TRAINING COMMENCES FOR SENIOR AND UNDER 18 FOOTBALLERS Wednesday, December 5 @ 6.15pm at the MDU Football Ground Mixed doubles: winners Justin Krohn and Michelle Krohn.
Any queries, please contact Mark Lafferty, 0400 623 180
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Loving it: Gary Jenkins (Darwin), Steve Durling (Sydney) and Dan Jenkins (Port Hedland).
Men’s club championship: winner, left, Justin Krohn, runner-up Warren Littlejohn.
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Leongatha basketball spring grand finals The Leongatha Basketball Association’s 2012 spring grand finals were held on Sunday, November 18 with some of the largest crowds and closest games in many years. The Association would like to thank all the volunteers who helped this season, you did a wonderful job, with every age group / division growing significantly.
A special thank you to the committee, the referees, the coaches and the score secretary for all their hard work. If anyone is interested in joining the committee, refereeing or coaching please feel free to contact the association at www.leongathabasketball.com.au Next season starts with Seniors on February 11 and Juniors on February 28.
A Grade men Rollers 68 d Liquid Amber 35. Runners-up (back): Liquid Amber – Kane Stevic, Brock Anderson, Jeremy Lawson, Roger Callister, Michael Fawcett, Brock Fennel, Steve Kalos. Premieres (front): Cody Hulshof, Dexter Rodwell, Joel Winderlich, Stew Bentley, Morgan Fisher, David Veale, Clint Hulshof, Zak Chalmers.
Under 14 Boys Black 31 d Silver 24. Runners-up (back) Black – coach, Riley Coleman, Sam McCarthy, Vincent Monaghan, Hamish Beecroft, Caleb Nicol. Premiers ( front ) Black – coach, Caleb Webb, Ben Chisholm, Jack Stockdale, Lachlan Thomas, Zac VanDelft, James Rowley, Sam Hanrahan. Under 17 Boys Maroon 35 d Silver 34. Runners-up (back): Silver – coach, Daman Ginnane, Kyle Wilson, Lachlan Moore, Oliver Maclean, Jake Loughridge, Jack Ginnane. Premieres (front) Maroon – coach, Tim Sauvarin, Louis Riseley, Dean Thorson, Joel Webb, Mitchell Dennison, Brock Tomson.
B Grade men Timberwolves 34 d Vales Apprentices 33. Runners-up (back) Vales Apprentices -Alex Scholte, Bryan Byrne, Luke Bowman, Sam Wilson, Patrick Monaghan, Joel Sinclair, Cameron Stone. Premieres (front) Timberwolves – Arthur Allaway, Luke Whiteside, Matthew Whiteside, Luke Lamers, Chris Wylie, Adam Whiteside, Justin Turnbull, Julian Whiteside.
Women White 40 d Purple 25. Runners-up (back) Purple – Sallyann McGrath, Marsha Livingston, Bree Littlejohn, Jess Wogan-Brown, Tori Martin, Lynette Johnstone. Premieres (front) White – Tamara Bowler, Di Schelling, Kara Schelling, Lisa Burge, Kelsie Schelling, Megan Rosser.
Under 16 Girls Black 25 d Purple 15. Runners-up (back) Purple – Simone Dekker, Ella McRae, Brianna Weaver, Zoe Michael, Jayne Dowthwaite, Chelsie Geary, (absent, Brooke Materia ), coach. Premieres (front) Black – coach. Kelly Geary, Holly McEachern, Keely Price, Brittany Price, Bec Riddiford, Caysie Clark, Nikki Stockdale.
Under 12 Boys Black 27 d Red 20. Runners-up (back) Red – coach, Adrian Ballagh, Ned Hanily, Flynn Materia, Charles Russell, Riley Drysdale, Sean Coleman. Premieres (front) Black – coach, Jack Hume, Noah Clark, Alfred Herbert, Darcy Hume, Joshua Wright, Eldon Westaway, assistant coach.
Under 12 Girls Yellow 10 d Black 6. Runners-up (back) Black – coach, Ella Lyons, Zoe Turner, Gemma Drysdale, Milla Fixter, Brienna-lee Lavis, Sidnee Martin. Premieres (front) Yellow – Keely Price, Ella Littlejohn, Lara Ryan, Chlow Nielsen, Brooke Johnstone, (absent – Chloe Brown and Phoebe Davidson).
Under 10 Boys Royal Blue 20 d Black 4. Runners-up (back) Black – coach, Kaelin Littlejohn, Hudson Martin, Levi Hickey, Jacob Wrigley, Sullivan Herbert, Harrisen Herbert, assistant coach. Premieres (front) Royal Blue – coach, Ethan Lamers, Rueben Barnes, Kaleb Jans, Luke Marshman, Matt Fowkes, Joseph Chandrasegaran.
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Champions decided at Stony Creek THE final race meeting for the year was held at Stony Creek Go Karts on Sunday and the drivers’ championship for 2012 was decided.
The winner in the 125cc class for 2012 was James Humphry, on 17,105 points for the season. Second was Michael Sword with 15,538 points and Phil Porter came in third on 8369 points. Winner of the clubman class was Mike Vella on 13,789 points. Graeme Hardman took out second place on 12,694 points and Marcus McGinley was a close third on 12,480 points. The four stroke class was won by Trevor Reeves with 16,138 points. Tim Carroll came second on 14,544 points and Jeremy Johnson was third on 13,652 points. Hugh Barter was the best of the juniors, on 12,321 points. Another fun and competitive year has now finished and all of the drivers are looking forward to the 2013 season, which will begin in February. New competitors are always welcome and the track is open to visitors seven days a week except Christmas Day.
Four stroke: winner Trevor Reeves (centre) with Tim Carroll (left) and Jeremy Johnson who took out second and third respectively.
Team triumph: the victorious GCL team. Back, from left, Jason Wilson (capt), Gavin Britt, Shane Murdoch, Dylan Clark, Walter Taberner, Alan Jenkins and Jason Kennedy; front, from left, Tim Wightman, Kit Rothier, Barry Wyatt, VRS Kerdarnath and Ryan B Thomas.
GCL team triumphs THE Gippsland Cricket League team triumphed on Sunday, smashing its way to victory against the Bairnsdale representative team.
Clubman class: winner Mike Vella (centre) with second place getter Graeme Hardman (right) and third place getter Marcus McGinley.
The rain-delayed match in Leongatha was full of highlights, amongst them the slashing batting performance of Phillip Island’s Shane Murdoch, who topped-scored with 28. Although the match was a low-scoring affair, Murdoch was always on the front foot and ready to exploit any loose deliveries. Captain Jason Wilson was outstanding with the ball and helped take three hapless Bairnsdale batsmen for ducks. He finished the day with an economical 4/14.
GCL Seniors Leongatha & District d Bairnsdale
1st innings Leongatha W Taberner ro ..........................15 S Murdoch b A Cameron..........28 R Thomas c R Kyle b W Hamilton ........................4 G Britt c R Kyle b W Hamilton ........................9 D Clark c R Kyle b W Hamilton ........................5 V Kedamath no ........................12 J Wilson no .................................7 Extras .......................................10 Total ......................................5/90 Bowling: B Fielding 0/23, D Murray 0/15, A Cameron 1/16, W Hamilton 3/13, J Robinson 0/13, S Davidson 0/4. 1st innings Bairnsdale S Davidson b J Wilson .............19 H Erfurth ro ................................2 B Saxon c W Taberner b K Rothier..........................15 R Kyle lbw b J Wilson ..............................0 D Spiers b J Wilson ....................0 D Freitag ro ................................9 M Latham lbw b J Wilson ..............................0 D Murray ro ...............................2 A Cameron c D Clark b B Wyatt ..............................3 J Robinson lbw b T Wightman......................15 B Fielding no..............................6 Extras .......................................13 Total .........................................84 Bowling: A Jenkins 0/14, K Rothier 1/29, J Wilson 4/14, J Kennedy 0/6, B Wyatt 1/12, V Kedamath 0/4, T Wightman 1/4.
Top shot: Shane Murdoch was at his aggressive best, hitting loose bowling all over the park.
• GIPPSLAND JUNIOR CRICKET Above left Junior champion: Hugh Barter received the most points for a junior driver in the 2012 race season at Stony Creek Go Karts. Above right 125cc class: winner James Humphry (centre) with Michael Sword who received second (right) and Phil Porter came in third.
Junior cricketers forging ahead Cricket in Leongatha has some very promising Juniors and will again be well represented in the Pathway program in Melbourne in the new year. Thanks to Rob Wood’s commitment to cricket in Gippsland with Juniors in organising coaching etc. We now have a state representative in Chelsea Moscript from Koonwarra Leongatha RSL in the Victoria Under 18s, a great effort and a well deserved selection. Chelsea is a leading cricketer, playing for Dandenong senior side, plays GCL in the Under 16s competition and for Leongatha girls in GCL. Best of luck Chelsea for the State carnival in Ballarat in January. The Under 18s Gippsland Pride side has been selected and we have three representatives Ben Foon Wonthaggi Miners, Eli Richards Phillip Island and Thomas Wyatt from Outtrim Moyarra Kongwak who play in Melbourne from January 13 to the 16th and if lucky a final at the MCG. Congratulations boys. The only representative in the
Under 16s is Jakeb Thomas from Wonthaggi Workmen’s. Jakeb will probably open the bowling for the Gippsland side and with his pace he will create some havoc for the week in January and his batting will play a part as well. Congratulations Jakeb. The Under 14s have two representatives in Tom Officer from Phillip Island, a very promising fast bowler with a good future ahead of him. Our youngest representative is Koby Brann from Wonthaggi Workmen’s, a wicketkeeper batsman who has a very good future in front of him. Koby, who was 13 in September keeps wicket in B2 Grade for Workmen’s on a Saturday and plays Under 16s for Workmen’s. They travel to Melbourne January 21 together with the Under 16s for their week of cricket. Congratulations Tom and Koby on your selection. The results of all these representative games are in the daily newspapers and are covered by local TV channels if you want to follow their performance over January.
Under 18s finish on a high GIPPSLAND cricket finished for the Under 16s and 18s for the 2012-13 season on Sunday with a victory for the Under 18s and a loss for the Under 16s. The Under 18s played Warragul on the turf at Hallora. Leongatha won the toss and decided to send Warragul in after some early morning rain. The decision soon paid off, with Ben Foon taking three early and Thomas Wyatt two to have Warragul 5 for 18 off 10 overs. They never recovered and were all out for 65 with only Tom Papley making double figures 33, before he was bowled by Jack Flanders. Final bowling figures Ben Foon 6.1 overs 4 for 9, Thomas Wyatt 6 overs 2 for 14, Jack Flanders 6 overs 2 for 14 and Jake Burge 5 overs 2 for 11. Leongatha started the run chase sensationally, losing Eli Richards, Jarryd Black and Thomas Wyatt all for ducks to be 3 for 1 and with Josh Toner out for 9 Leongatha were reeling at 4 for 10 with Blackney having 4 for 0. However, Ryan Olden and Keanu Miller steadied the ship with some very good batting and took the score to 56 before Ryan was caught for 16 off 42 deliveries. Jake Burge came to the wicket and
put the game beyond doubt with 2 fours and a six to be 16 not out. Keanu remained 21 not out off 28 deliveries with the final score at 5 for 72. The partnership between Ryan and Keanu was the difference between the teams. The Under 18s finished the season with a win, a forfeit and a loss by 9 runs in the first game and some indifferent performances in the 20/20s but overall every player did have a good performance in one of the games. The Under 16s played Warragul at Eastern Park and got underway at 11am after a rain delay. Warragul won the toss and batted with Jakeb Thomas and Lachie Wright opening the bowling. Jakeb picked up an early wicket but the two solid partnerships of 34 and 27 took the score to 71, Maya 12, Modaffari 29 and McMillan 18 but with wickets to Chelsea Moscipt, Brayden Pickersgill and Zane McDermid the score was suddenly 4 for 71 off 25 overs. Lachie Wright and Brayden Pickersgill and Jakeb Thomas combined to reduce Warragul to 9 for 94 off 40 overs with Brayden 3 for 8 off 6 overs Lachie 3 for 19 off 8 overs and Jakeb Thomas 8 overs 1 for 12 and Chelsea and Zane a wicket each. A couple of dropped catches
resulted in Warragul’s score being better than it should have been. Leongatha batted and never got on top of the bowling and struggled to be all out for 75 with only Mikey Olden an Under 15 player the only batsman to make double figures with 24 not out. Warragul’s captain Sam McMillan 4 for 16 off 8 overs and 18 when batting the difference between the sides. Leongatha won one match and lost the other games by small margins but probably missed chances was the telling factor over the five games with in most cases the highest scorer from the opposition given a second chance. Some good bowling performances by different bowlers but there was not any batsman who dominated an innings during the series. Thanks to the players, coaches and parents who helped out during the five rounds of Under 18s and 16s, it is a big effort and commitment to play these games as we travelled as far as Bairnsdale. This means in some cases a 5am start on top of Under 16s and local games the previous day. The players in the Under 18 and Under 16 behaviour on and off the field was exemplary and umpires spoke highly of our teams. Well done to everyone who played and we hope you will continue with Gippsland Cricket.
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• B GRADE DIVISION 1
Sawyer leads the way with 5/33 WONTHAGGI’S Liam Sawyer kept his team in the running against OMK, with a stellar bowling performance – claiming 5/33.
McCall was also good, with the impressive figures of 3/53. Despite the Sawyerinspired assault, OMK still managed a respectable 199, with Russell White bashing his way to 64. Nerrena’s Caine Salmon has the best of his team’s batsmen, with an impressive 51 against Phillip Island on the weekend. While a few fell cheaply, with ducks amongst the lower order, Nerrena was in good form
with the bat. On the other side of the ledger, Phillip Island’s Anton Thomas was at his creative best with the ball, finishing his spell with 3/4. Odgers (3/60), Cleary (2/20) and Brown (2/52) also did well. Wonthaggi Miners’ Clint Honeysett led the way with 34 against Inverloch on the weekend, helping his team to nudge its way to 214. But the Inverloch bowling squadron was in good form, with an even spread of contributors helping to taking wickets. The Dalmau boys (James and Jye) claimed three wickets between them, while Jackson (2/37) and Ritchie (3/33) were
also great contributors. MDU declared its innings at 348 against Glen Alvie, after three slashing batting performance by its middle order. Ben Heppell (71), Simon Mcrae (89) and Dale Thomas (53) were all in top form as they steered their team toward the big total. Chandler (3/47) and Palmer (3/73) were the best of the Glen Alvie bowlers.
Details NERRENA v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Nerrena T Clark c.....................................8 C Salmon c ...............................51 J Renden c ..................................5 D Baldi b ..................................14 W Telfer lbw ............................33 A Harrison c ............................34 T Renden lbw ...........................19
How’s that?: Cougars’ Kevin Thorne makes a spectacular but unsuccessful attempt to run out Korumburra’s T. Boyd. Photo by Mark Drury.
C Grade, Division 1
INVERLOCH v NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena D Grigg c M Goldsmith b H Dubberley .......................2 G Gilliam c M Goldsmith b L Kelly ...............................1 S Gaddam b H Dubberley ........32 G Wightman c W Williams b B Phillips...........................1 M Waltom b I Smith...................5 K Clark c F Keily b B Phillips..........................37 D Campbell b I Smith ................0 M Trotto b B Phillips ...............14 C Dougherty lbw b I Smith...............................1 J Stockdale b J Muir...................4 N Tortto no .................................0 Extras .......................................17 Total ....................................... 113 Bowling: L Keily 1/8, W Williams 0/11, I Smith 3/39, S Saldanha 0/17, H Dubberley 2/8, B Phillips 3/24, J Muir 1/0. IMPERIALS v WONTHAGGI MINERS results not available
POOWONG LOCH v KILCUNDA/BASS 1st innings Kilcunda/Bass A Blackney c B King b S Head ...............................3 I Brown c M Hancock b N Hancock ......................59 J Smith b N Hancock .................1 P Coleman b N Hancock ............0 T Smith c B King b G Knox ..............................0 J Oates b T Miller.......................2 K Henry b G Knox .....................0 L Petrie b T Miller......................0 B Jones no ................................18 A Newsome c M Hancock b N Hancock .........................8 D Blackney b B King .................6 Extras .........................................4 Total .......................................102 Bowling: N Hancock 4/33, S Head 1/14, G Knox 2/16, T Miller 2/4, R Brown 0/14, B King 1/11, N White 0/6, G Staindl 0/1. 1st innings Poowong Loch G Staindl b .................................0 S Magnusson b ...........................0 B King c .....................................0
N Hancock no ..........................18 G Knox b ..................................10 T MIller no ...............................25 Extras .........................................8 Total ......................................4/58 PHILLIP ISLAND v TOWN 1st innings Phillip Island R Good c K Fleming b G Goss.............................34 A Finlayson c J Schelling b A Vankuyk ........................34 R Jenkin c J Schelling b A Vankuyk ........................13 M Price no ..............................121 M Haringsma c J Schelling b M O’Loughlin ..................49 M Cleary c G Pouw b K Fleming .......................30 S Niven b C Dowling .................1 J Cox no .....................................9 Extras ....................................... 11 Total .............................6/302 (cc) Bowling: A Vankuyk 2/29, K Fleming 1/44, L O’Brien 0/64, P Hulshof 0/62, G Goss 1/29, M O’Loughlin 1/47, C Dowling 1/22.
C Grade, Division 2
WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S v MDU RED 1st innings MDU Red T Sinclair c C Casey b B Jeffries .............................. 4 N Hill b B Evans........................58 P Robinson c C Casey b M Smallwood ....................10 J Riley c M Smallwood b M Dobbie ...........................22 M Olden st M Davey b B Evans ................................ 2 D Tucket c J Licis b M Dobbie ...........................32 G Peters b M Dobbie ................... 0 H Sinclair b B Evans ................... 0 S Opray c C Casey b B Evans ................................ 2 K Newton c C Casey b M Dobbie .............................. 0 J Opray no.................................... 0 Extras ........................................... 8 Total.........................................138 Bowling: B Jeffries 1/19, M Smallwood 1/25, A Ray 0/36, M Dobbie 4/25, B Evans 4/30. 1st innings Wonthaggi Workmen’s S Knight no .................................. 5 B Jeffries c D Tuckett b J Riley ................................16 B Evans no ................................... 2 Extras ........................................... 7 Total........................................1/30 Bowling: M Olden 0/10, J Riley 1/4, J Opray 0/10, D Tuckett 0/3. OUTTRIM MOYARRA KONGWAK v FOSTER 1st innings OMK G Adams b P Jervies ..................17
D Wylie c M Da Costa b J Chaseling........................... 5 M Walker b A Starrett .................. 0 K Houghton b A Starret ............... 3 N Wylie c & b P Jervies .............. 2 M Gow c N DaCosta b A Starret ............................... 8 J Whiteside c M Da Costa b P Jervies ............................... 0 W Hayes c T Byrnes b P Jervies ............................... 1 R Paterson no.............................21 R Wyatt b A Starret ...................... 0 G Snow b J Chaseling ................. 4 Extras .........................................26 Total...........................................87 1st innings Foster Extras ........................................... 4 Total........................................3/49 Bowling: G Adams 2/18, D Wylie 0/17, N Wylie 0/0, M Walker 1/11. MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED BLUE v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings MDU Blue G Jones c b L Papa ................................. 4 T Bright no.................................19 L Mercer b L Papa ....................... 7 K Sinclair c b L Papa .................................. 9 K Brown b L Papa ....................... 0 C Dyke ro..................................... 4 M Darmanin c b B Insall ................................. 0 J Brown c & b B Insall ................ 3 N Grayden c b A Horvath.............................. 3 C Olden c
b L Papa .................................. 2 J Bright c b A Horvath............................. 1 Extras .........................................13 Total...........................................65 Bowling: J Taylor 0/20, L Papa 5/12, B Insall 2/9, J Keating 0/2, G Taylor 0/14, A Horvath 2/8. 1st innings Phillip Island J Johnston b K Sinclair ................ 5 C Muscat c L Mercer b K Brown ............................18 J Blair no ....................................18 M Taylor c W Darmanin b J Brown ................................ 6 J Taylor no ................................... 5 Extras ........................................... 7 Total........................................3/59 Bowling: L Mercer 0/24, K Sinclair 1/12, K Brown 1/14, J Brown 1/1, C Dyke 0/7. KOONWARRA LRSL v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra A McKinnon ro..........................10 M Fernley ro ..............................29 D Fearnley c...............................16 T Jenkin ro .................................25 T Boyd lbw ................................71 C Mileto b ..................................27 J Scott b........................................ 0 S Hall no .................................... 11 J Celebrine no .............................. 0 Extras .........................................16 Total.............................. 7/205 (cc) Bowling: S Anderson 0/31, B Perry 0/37, P Buckley 0/36, N Summers 3/31, P Kennedy 1/15, K Thorne 0/30, A Vaughan 0/22. GLEN ALVIE - bye
Z Trease c .................................22 J Hoy no .....................................0 J Hoy b .......................................0 R Hoy b ......................................0 Extras .........................................8 Total .......................................195 Bowling: G Odgers 3/60, P Cleary 2/20, J Blackwell 0/27, B Young 0/14, Z Brown 2/52, P Francis 0/11, A Thomas 3/4. 1st innings Phillip Island Z Brown c T Renden b Z Trease..............................0 B Young lbw b W Telfer..............................5 A Tolley no .................................9 A Thomas no ..............................0 Extras .........................................2 Total ......................................2/16 Bowling: Z Trease 1/1, J Hoy 0/11, W Telfer 1/0, J Hoy 0/2. WONTHAGGI MINERS v INVERLOCH 1st innings Wonthaggi Miners C Honeysett c L Sharrock b J Dalmau ..........................34 L Jones b J Jackson ..................13 S Webster c S Brayley b J Ritchie ...........................27
R Jones b J Dalmau ..................27 P Cornelis c J Dalmau b J Ritchie .............................0 D Perryman b J Dalmau ........... 11 T Walker no ................................0 D Atherton b W Hume ...............9 R Bettess c J Dalmau b L Anderson ......................17 D Bettess c L Sharrock b J Jackson ..........................34 P Owen c A Brayley b J Ritchie ...........................23 Extras .......................................18 Total .......................................214 Bowling: J Dalmau 1/42, B Sword 0/21, J Jackson 2/37, S Hayes 0/19, J Ritchie 3/33, W Hume 1/21, J Dalmau 2/6, L Anderson 1/26. 1st innings Inverloch Extras .........................................2 Total ........................................1/7 Bowling: P Cornelis 0/4, R Jones 0/2, D Bettess 1/1. OUTTRIM MOYARRA KONGWAK v WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S 1st innings OMK K Kerr b M McCall ....................7 W Dowel c M Thomas
b M McCall ...........................3 R White c M McCall b L Sawyer ..........................64 J Greenwood c D Dutchman b L Sawyer ..........................31 D McMeekin c L McGuirk b M McCall .........................14 N Creed c A Yann b Z Macdermid....................21 T Eustace c A Yann b L: McGuirk ......................13 D Jeffries b L Sawyer .................7 B Maguire b L Sawyer ...............7 T Knox c & b L Sawyer .............0 L Wilson no ................................4 Extras ......................................28 Total .......................................199 Bowling: A McLean 0/13, M McCall 3/53, L McGuirk 1/26, L Borne 0/16, Z Macdermid 1/35, L Sawyer 5/33, L McLean 0/10. MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings MDU R Olden c D Tiziani b D Gilbert ............................6 B Davey c B Davidson b P Palmer ...........................10 T Zukovskis lbw
b S Edwards ........................19 B Heppell c R Slade b P Palmer ...........................71 S McCrae c S Edwards b E Chandler .......................89 L Corry c D Gilbert b B Glover ...........................20 D Thomas c E Chandler b P Palmer ...........................53 S Browne c R Slade b E Chandler .......................20 B McKnight no ........................18 C Harris c D Gilbert b E Chandler .......................13 Extras .......................................29 Total .......................... 9/348 (dec) Bowling: D Gilbert 1/51, E Chandler 3/47, S Edwards 1/60, P Palmer 3/73, B Davidson 0/28, J Wheeler 0/31, B Glover 1/13, M Hull 0/31. 1st innings Glen Alvie M Hull no ...................................2 J Wheeler b T Zukovskis............0 E Chandler no ............................0 Extras .........................................1 Total ........................................1/3 Bowling: B McKnight 0/2, S McRae 0/1, S Riley 0/0, T Zukovskis 1/0.
• B GRADE DIVISION 2
Elliot in top form A FABULOUS all round performance from Imperials’ Mitchell Elliot has put his team in the box seat against Fish Creek Tarwin. Elliot top scored with the bat, smashing his way to 59, before scoring his team’s most impressive bowling figures of 3/19. James Forrester also batted well, notching up 38. Imperials scored 206, while Fish Creek Tarwin is 6/104 in reply. Korumburra’s top order batsman saved his team from mediocrity with an impressive 67 against Kilcunda-Bass. Team mate Allen made a respectable 27. Kilcunda-Bass is 1/57 in reply to the Burra’s total of 167. Wonthaggi Workmens made a dismal total of 97 against Koonwarra Leongatha RSL, with only Jack Sheerin (27 not out) able to weather the bowling storm.
Clarke (3/24), Thomas (2/20) and Pickersgill (3/18) were the best of the Koony bowling attack. Town is in a solid position against OMK, after a fabulous opening partnership by Matt Wilson (60) and Michael Warren (84). Middle order batsman Jareth Hume was in top form too, hitting his way to 45.
Details IMPERIALS v FISH CREEK TARWIN 1st innings Imperials J Ginnane b M Van Voven........13 M Comben c M Bright b J Pouw ................................1 S Vagg c T Redpath b M Van Boven .....................7 M Elliott b C Bawden ..............59 R Mc Gavin c L Buckland b M Bright ...........................24 J Forrester c L Buckland b M Van Boven ...................38 S McLennan c J Pouw b G Buckland ........................7 B Maskell b G Buckland ............4 S Kilsby c G Webster b L Buckland .......................23 K McGavin no............................5 T Sauvarin c J Pouw b L Buckland .........................4 Extras .......................................21 Total .......................................206 1st innings Fish Creek Tarwin Extras .........................................4 Total ....................................6/104
Bowling: S McLennan 1/30, B Maskell 1/10, K McGavin 1/18, M Elliott 3/19, T Sauvarin 0/15, R McGavin 0/9. KORUMBURRA v KILCUNDA/BASS 1st innings Korumburra P Dunlevie lbw b R Duff ................................6 R Webster c b H Grace ...........................67 T Allen c S Tapscott b R Duff ................................0 J Richards c R Gardiner b D Masinovic .......................7 S Newton b R Duff...................17 J Oxlee c b H Grace ............................12 N Allen c b D Masinovic .....................27 C Truscott b D Masinovic ..........4 I Riddell lbw b D Masinovic .......................0 J Gilroy no................................ 11 T Morrison c D Clay b D Masinovic .......................2 Extras .......................................14 Total .......................................167 1st innings Kilcunda/Bass Extras .........................................8 Total ......................................1/57 Bowling: N Allen 0/17, J Gilroy 1/19, C Truscott 0/10, P Dunlevie 0/4. WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S v KOONWARRA LRSL 1st innings Wonthaggi Workmen’s S Brann c .................................. 11 I Barnes c .................................10 L Gennicarro b .........................15 C Smith c..................................10 S Roche c ...................................0
S Morison b ..............................10 J Sheerin no ..............................27 J Turner c....................................1 K Brann c ...................................1 S Jeffries.....................................1 W McCall lbw ............................1 Extras ......................................10 Total .........................................97 Bowling: S Turner 1/14, S Paterson 0/7, P Dower 1/12, M Clarke 3/24, B Thomas 2/20, J Pickersgill 3/18. 1st innings Koonwarra LRSL L Enter c L Gennicarro b W McCall ...........................2 B Pickersgill no ..........................6 S Paterson c I Barnes b C Smith ...........................21 P Dower no.................................0 Extras ........................................6 Total ......................................2/35 Bowling: W McCall 1/3, J Turner 0/24, C Smith 1/0, J Sheerin 0/5. TOWN v OUTTRIM MOYARRA KONGWAK 1st innings Town M Wilson c ...............................60 M Warren c...............................84 W Turner c ...............................21 D Burge lbw ...............................1 S Fixter c ....................................8 J Schelling c .............................14 S Clark b ....................................0 J Hume c ..................................45 J Bolge .......................................0 D Goss c .....................................4 J Hume no ..................................0 Extras .......................................16 Total .......................................253 1st innings OMK Extras ........................................4 Total ......................................1/14
Woolamai racing starts THE weather was ideal for the first Woolamai race meeting on Saturday. There was a good crowd with a large number of groups there celebrating Christmas breakups and the usual hens and bucks parties. Six different jockeys rode winners, with last year’s leading jockey Adam Bodey training and riding the winner of the second race, Almighty Flash. The next meeting is December 15, with all pavilions and marquees booked for the day.
Fifth race: winning connections Frankie and Julie Stockdale from Sale with horse Unique Ruler, strapper Jo Geddes and jockey Danielle Daniel. Photo courtesy Zane Dessent.
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Rothier in top form INVERLOCH champion Kit Rothier was in devastatingly good form, taking 5/34 against Wonthaggi Miners on Saturday. Despite his inspired play - and more than a few lowly scores by the opposition batsmen - the Miners managed to work their way to a total of 161, with Donohue hitting the ball well and making an impressive 45. Phillip Island is in a good position to take the honours against Nerrena after batting its way to 1/83. With opener Jarrod Black on 38 not out, the Island boys are just 37
runs short of Nerrena’s total of 120. The Island’s Kirton (4/41) and Murdoch (3/31) wreaked havoc with the ball, with only Symmons (41) and Murphy (43) able to make decent totals. The Nerrena batsmen suffered a sting of ducks. Korumburra is in the box seat over Imperials, belting an impressive 274. None of the Burra’s top order faltered, with Weerasinghe (86), Schmidt (45) and Dorman (46 not out) the best run makers. Imperials’ Kristian “Pistol” Gray impressed with the ball, taking 2/33. Wonthaggi Workmens bowler Ryan Thomas was
in super form, bowling 5/44 against OMK on Saturday. Although some of the OMK players fell cheaply there were enough who sustained the attack. Chief among them Daniel Lloyd was run out for 49. Dyer (26) and Wilson (28) also played their part, helping push their team to a total of 169. Workmens are 1/60 in reply.
Details PHILLIP ISLAND v NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena T Wightman b J Finnigan ...........1 P Matheson b S Kirton ...............0 T Trotman b S Kirton .................0 D Symmons c J Black b J Finnigan .........................41 G Murphy c B Johnston b S Murdoch........................43
M Clark c L Keating b C Wilson...........................10 S Helms b S Murdoch ................0 L Roberts lbw b S Kirton ..............................9 J Trease c C Viljoen b S Murdoch..........................2 R Clark c b S Kirton ..............................7 T Davison no ..............................0 Extras .........................................7 Total .......................................120 Bowling: S Kirton 4/41, J Finnigan 2/17, R Cleeland 0/12, S Murdoch 3/30, C Wilson 1/15, C Viljoen 0/1. 1st innings Phillip Island R Cleeland b T Wightman ........35 J Black no.................................38 E Richards no ...........................10 Extras .........................................0 Total ......................................1/83 Bowling: J Trease 0/6, R Clark 0/21, T Wightman 1/30, T Davison 0/11, G Murphy 0/11, M Clark 0/4. INVERLOCH v WONTHAGGI MINERS 1st innings Wonthaggi Miners
C Thomas b K Rothier ...............8 R Birkett c N Brayley b K Rothier............................5 A Donohue c W Taberner b D Clark .............................45 J Honeysett c J Smith b D Clark ...............................9 A Warren c J Smith b R Tegg ..............................29 M Johnson c W Taberner b K Rothier..........................10 B Foon c N Cant b K Rothier............................5 P Nelson c D Clark b K Rothier............................4 J O’Reilly c N Brayley b D Clark .............................21 D Beesey c K Rothier b N Cant ................................8 G Peters no .................................5 Extras .......................................12 Total .......................................161 Bowling: K Rothier 5/34, L Ranking 0/16, D Clark 3/68, N Cant 1/14, J Smith 0/13, R Tegg 1/11. IMPERIALS v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra
Late wickets: Mark Lafferty toiled well for Imperials, taking 2/86 in a marathon effort. Photo by Mark Drury.
Watch the stumping: Troy Williams, keeping for Imperials, watches closely as K. Rigby hits out for Korumburra on the Leongatha turf. Photo by Mark Drury.
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Foster top order in sweet form FOSTER has hit out to a commanding lead in its match against Poowong-Loch, thanks to the fabulous batting performances of its top order.
Murray Lynch hit the ball sweetly on his way to 91, while Jeffery (76) and Tanner (48) were also in great form. Poowong Loch bowler Hancock took four of the day’s seven wickets. A crippling bowling performance by Kilcunda-Bass bowler Jacob Dakin (6/45) left Koonwarra Leongatha RSL floundering on the weekend. The team would have toppled altogether if not for the stellar batting performances of Clint Wise (49) and the indefatigable Braydan Moscript (61 not out).
Kilcunda-Bass also delivered a shaky batting performance and needs to lift after finishing the day at 2/22. Jason Kennedy bowled beautifully, claiming both those early wickets. Glen Alvie’s top order has averted disaster against Town, with Smith (38), Coppell (48) and Tiziani (75 not out) standing tall, while their other team mates fell cheaply. Town bowler Weerasinghe was best for his team with 3/68. Fish Creek Tarwin is in a solid position against MDU after an impressive and sustained bowling assault. Rabbitt (3/42), Straw (2/11), Danckert (2/23) Kedamath (1/24) all played a part in crippling the MDU batsmen. MDU’s Steve Arnup made
a respectable 22 before falling lbw off the bowling of Rabbitt. Martin hit 27 before he was also claimed by Rabbitt.
Details FISH CREEK TARWIN v MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED 1st innings MDU C Le Page b J Danckert ............12 M Le Page c W Cocksedge b S Rabbitt.............................8 C Hoober b V Kedamath .......... 11 M Olden b J Flanders .................2 S Arnup lbw b S Rabbitt...........................22 W Prosser ro ...............................8 M Martin b S Rabbitt ...............27 J Sinclair c W Cocksedge b J Danckert ..........................0 M Cantwell c J Danckert b A Straw ...............................8 T Harris no ...............................15 M Patching b A Straw ................5 Extras .......................................14 Total .......................................132 Bowling: S Rabbitt 3/42, J Flanders 1/11, J Danckert 2/23, A Straw 2/11, V Kedamath 1/24, J Law 0/14. KILCUNDA BASS v KOONWARRA LRSL 1st innings Koonwarra LRSL
D O’Connor b P Matthews.........2 S Hughes c S Oates b J Dakin ...............................3 C Wise c J Dakin b P Matthews ......................49 B Moscript no ..........................61 B Anderson c S Oates b J Dakin ..............................4 D Pearce b J Dakin .....................0 S Sperling c S Oates b J Dakin ...............................0 J Moore c S Oates b J Dakin ...............................0 J Hughes b J Dakin ....................2 J Kennedy ro ..............................0 N Arnup c J Dakin b S Shelton ..........................15 Extras .........................................9 Total .......................................145 Bowling: J Dakin 6/45, P Matthews 2/53, B Egeberg 0/20, D Pipicelli 0/12, S Shelton 1/13. 1st innings Kilcunda/Bass J Tregear .....................................1 S Oates .......................................2 P Palmer no ..............................12 J Mahood no...............................2 Extras .........................................5 Total ......................................2/22 Bowling: J Kennedy 2/15, C Wise 0/4, S Sperling 0/2. FOSTER v POOWONG LOCH 1st innings Foster M Lynch b T Hancock .............91 J Toner c R Knox b T Hancock ..........................4
S Jeffery b S Jenkins ................76 G Tanner c T Hancock b S Jenkins ..........................48 J Prain c R Knox b T Hancock ........................17 S Lanyon c S Jenkins b T Hancock ..........................0 D Clearihan-Jervies st Carvill b S Jenkins ............................5 T Vanin no ..................................4 M Allott no .................................2 Extras .......................................18 Total .............................7/265 (cc) GLEN ALVIE v TOWN 1st innings Glen Alvie S Smith c I Hanks b M Weerasinghe Silva .......38 R Arestia b A Ratnayake ............0 S Coppell c I Hanks b M Weerasinghe Silva .......48 D Tiziani no..............................75 S Lowe c C Bruce b M Weerasinghe Silva .........3 A Hamilton c C Bruce b J O’Loughlin ....................10 J Tiziani c J O’Loughlin b A Hickey.............................0 R Bolding ro...............................8 J Hamilton no .............................0 Extras ....................................... 11 Total .............................7/193 (cc) Bowling: A Ratnayake 1/29, A Hickey 1/24, M Davies 0/27, J O’Loughlin 1/35, M Weerasinghe Silva 3/68.
J Cook c M Lafferty b K Gray..............................26 K Rigby lbw b L Wright ...........................28 D Salmon c T Williams b K Gray..............................22 U Weerasinghe c G Sauvarin b L Rogers ...........................86 B Schmidt st T Williams b N Eddy .............................45 K Dorman no............................46 I Osman c N Eddy b M Lafferty ..........................0 D Scott c T Williams b M Lafferty ........................ 11 B Grabham ro.............................5 K Miller no.................................0 Extras .........................................5 Total .............................8/274 (cc) Bowling: L Rogers 1/55, A DeGennaro 0/19, M Lafferty 2/86, L Wright 1/28, K Gray 2/33, Z Price 0/19, N Eddy 1/30. WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S v OUTTRIM MOYARRA KONGWAK 1st innings OMK D Creed b J Thomas ...................6 T Wyatt c D Britt b R Thomas ......................... 11 D Lloyd ro ................................49
P Dyer c J Liddle b R Thomas .........................26 J Wilson c T Hooper b G Britt ..............................28 J Van Rooye lbw b G Britt ..............................13 R Greaves b T Hooper .............20 J Paterson c J Liddle b R Thomas ...........................4 P Dell c C Harvey b R Thomas ...........................0 B Wyatt c J Thomas b R Thomas ...........................0 A Jenkins no ...............................1 Extras .......................................10 Total .......................................169 Bowling: R Thomas 5/44, J Thomas 1/24, A Lang 0/13, G Britt 2/29, G Bolding 0/47, T Hooper 1/7. 1st innings Wonthaggi Workmen’s D Britt no ...................................9 T Hooper lbw b B Wyatt ............................33 G Britt no ................................. 11 Extras .........................................7 Total ......................................1/60 Bowling: P Dyer 0/22, R Greaves 0/18, B Wyatt 1/5, J Wilson 0/4, P Dell 0/6, J Van Rooye 0/0.
Under 16 KORUMBURRA v INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch N Brayley c L Miller b J Celebrine .......................22 L Anderson b H McNeil ...........13 J Dalmau c& b P Dunlevie .......17 J Ritchie b H McNeill ................4 J Van Zanen b P Dunlevie ..........3 F McKittrick b T Jenkin .............1 S Hayes c P Dunlevie b J Beckwith........................13 H Keily no ..................................8 J Teakle b J Beckwith.................0 M Woods no .............................16 Extras .......................................16 Total ....................................8/112 Bowling: T Jenkin 1/29, L Miller 0/15, J Celebrine 1/19, H McNeill 2/10, P Dunlevie 2/18, J Beckwith 2/9, B Codolucci 0/5, M Allen 0/4. WONTHAGGI MINERS v IMPERIALS 1st innings Wonthaggi Miners J Honeysett ret..........................71 D Tiziani lbw b L Wright .............................1 C Waters b L Riseley..................6 D Brosnan lbw b R Smith ..............................9 S Watson ro ................................4 F Brosnan c J Ginnane b Z Fiddelaers .....................18 A Honeysett b K McGavin.........2 J Beesey no ................................2 E Cargill no ................................1 Extras .......................................33 Total ....................................6/147 Bowling: L Wright 1/18, B
Pickersgill 0/21, K McGavin 1/25, L Riseley 1/13, R Smith 1/16, L Bourke 0/29, Z Fiddelaers 1/22. PHILLIP ISLAND v FISH CREEK TARWIN 1st innings Phillip Island Extras .......................................24 Total ...............................8/97 (cc) Bowling: R McGannon 0/10, L Edgelow 1/8, G Park 0/15, L Buckland 0/14, T Redpath 1/5, H Griggs 2/9, K Jacobson 2/6, M McGannon 0/2, J Hill 0/7, A Watkins 1/11. KILCUNDA/BASS v POOWONG LOCH 1st innings Kilcunda/Bass J Bastwrous b .............................0 T Smith c ....................................2 K Condick ro ..............................1 E Luke b .....................................0 B Caile b ....................................8 E Garratt c ................................20 L May c ....................................18 D Ferguson b ..............................0 B Pipicelli ro ..............................0 D Blackney c ..............................0 Extras .......................................18 Total .........................................67 WONTHAGGI WORKMEN’S v MEENIYAN DUMBALK UNITED 1st innings Wonthaggi Workmen’s Extras .......................................19 Total .............................5/255 (cc) Bowling: M Olden 1/42, J Riley 1/40, K Newton 0/14, J Hoy 2/55, M Trotto 1/41, C Dougherty 0/13, C Dyke 0/7, T Sinclair 0/32.
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Australian title for Eleanor MARY MacKillop College student Eleanor Patterson was impressive in winning the Under 18s Women’s High Jump at the Australian All Schools Championships held in Hobart over the weekend.
Patterson was the last competitor to enter the competition, with a starting height of 1.75m and cleared it with ease, which was enough to win the event. Progressing to a first attempt clearance at 1.80m, and a second attempt clearance at 1.85m and 1.87m, Eleanor stumbled at 1.90m with her second attempt very close to clearing the height. Not only was the winning margin of 12cm a dominating performance at a National level and another World Youth
Qualifying performance, the performance also set a new Victorian and Victorian Country high jump record in the Under 17, 18, 19, and 20 age group. Claire Jobling (Leongatha Secondary College) on debut for Victoria claimed the silver medal with a personal best jump of 1.70m in the Under 16 Women’s high jump. Claire entered the competition at 1.50, clearing the bar on first attempts at 1.55m,1.60m,1.65m and 1.70m before missing at 1.75m. Patterson and Jobling will resume training before competing with their fellow South Coast Club athletes at the Victorian Country Championships which will be held over the Australia Day weekend in Geelong.
Right Gold and silver: Eleanor Patterson with a gold medal (left) and Claire Jobling (right) with a silver medal at the Australian All Schools Championships with their coach David Green.
Short and sweet AFNL AGM The Alberton Football Netball League annual general meeting was a short and sweet one on Wednesday.
Secretary/treasurer Lynn Whelan said it was a no fuss meeting. “It was over really quickly and there’s nothing really to report,” she said. All the office bearers for 2012 are staying on for at least another year. They are: • John Schelling – president; • Gary Bullen – vice president and director of football and netball operations; • Neil Comben – director of finance and sponsorship; • Cindy Boyd – director of junior football and netball; • Gary Adams - director of special events and publicity; and • Lynn Whelan –secretary/ treasurer. The AFNL is now looking forward to preparing for the upcoming season. Meeting report:The annual meeting of the Alberton Football Netball League was recently held. The previous year had seen significant change to the league with the establishment of the new board structure. The other big change was the inclusion of netball to the football culture. In his president’s report John Schelling thanked the board members for their work in promoting the league and dealing with the day to day issues. Lynn Whelan the league secretary/treasurer was acknowledged for her level of professionalism in her expanded role and the assistance and guidance she supplies to all member clubs. John also applauded the success of the reintroduction of Inter-League Football/ Netball which was very well supported by all players and clubs. Important members such as the umpires, trainers association, local press and netball and junior sub committees were all acknowledged for their dedication to the league and its clubs. President John believes with the support of all we are heading in the right direction and that was what helped make the 2012 season a success. Up for election were the president and director positions of football and netball operations and special events and publicity. In a show of confidence in the board the retiring board members were re elected unopposed. Clubs were also presented with the league financial report which showed the finances are stable with a healthy profit recorded in 2012. A benefit of this was the board was able to place extra funds into the ground improvement fund which will continue to support the clubs as they make improvements to their grounds and facilities. The final item on the agenda was the adoption of the 2013 draw so all things are in place for next season’s football which will kick off on the Easter weekend.
Alberton Football League draw revealed THE official Alberton Football Netball League draw for 2013 has been revealed. This year was the first year in which clubs could make requests about the draw and a range of them have been catered for. Clubs made up to three requests each, including requests to play neighbouring
clubs more often and local derbies on long weekends. Outgoing president for Stony Creek Football Netball Club Bill Pratt did the honours of sorting out the draw for this year. The season will begin with three games over the Easter period; two on Easter Saturday and another on Easter Sunday.
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Yarram v Tarwin Stony Creek v Dalyston Kil-Bass - bye
ROUND 1: March 30 (Easter Saturday) Phillip Island v Kil-Bass I-K v Kor-Bena (Easter Sunday) March 31 DWWWW v Yarram Stony Creek - bye MDU - bye Toora - bye Dalyston - bye Tarwin - bye
ROUND 8: May 18 Kil-Bass v Fish Creek DWWWW v MDU Toora v Kor-Bena Foster v Tarwin Dalyston v Yarram I-K v Stony Creek Phillip Island - bye
ROUND 2: April 6 I-K v Phillip Island Kil-Bass v Tarwin MDU v Dalyston Toora v Stony Creek Kor-Bena v Yarram Foster v DWWWW Fish Creek - bye ROUND 3: April 13 Tarwin v Phillip Island Dalyston v Kil-Bass Stony Creek v MDU Yarram v Toora Kor-Bena v Foster Fish Creek v I-K DWWWW - bye ROUND 4: April 20 Phillip Island v Dalyston Kil-Bass v Stony Creek MDU v Yarram Toora v Foster DWWWW v Fish Creek Tarwin v I-K Kor-Bena - bye ROUND 5: April 27 Stony Creek v Phillip Island Yarram v Kil-Bass Foster v MDU I-K v DWWWW Fish Creek v Kor-Bena Dalyston v Tarwin Toora - bye ROUND 6: May 4 Phillip Island v Yarram Kil-Bass v Foster Fish Creek v Toora Kor-Bena v DWWWW Tarwin v Stony Creek Dalyston v I-K MDU - bye ROUND 7: May 11 Foster v Phillip Island MDU v Fish Creek DWWWW v Toora Kor-Bena v I-K
INTERLEAGUE - May 25 ROUND 9: June 1 Fish Creek v Phillip Island DWWWW v Kil-Bass Kor-Bena v MDU Toora v I-K Foster v Dalyston Stony Creek v Yarram Tarwin - bye ROUND 10: June 8 Phillip Island v DWWWW Kil-Bass v Kor-Bena MDU v Toora Tarwin v Fish Creek Stony Creek v Foster I-K v Yarram Dalyston - bye ROUND 11: June 15 Kor-Bena v Phillip Island Toora v Kil-Bass MDU v I-K Tarwin v DWWWW Dalyston v Fish Creek Yarram v Foster Stony Creek - bye ROUND 12: June 22 Phillip Island v Toora Kil-Bass v MDU Tarwin v Kor-Bena DWWWW v Dalyston Fish Creek v Stony Creek Foster v I-K Yarram - bye ROUND 13: June 29 MDU v Phillip Island I-K v Kil-Bass Toora v Tarwin Kor-Bena v Dalyston DWWWW v Stony Creek Yarram v Fish Creek Foster - bye ROUND 14: July 6 Kil-Bass v Phillip Island Tarwin v MDU Dalyston v Toora Stony Creek v Kor-Bena Yarram v DWWWW Fish Creek v Foster
I-K - bye ROUND 15: July 13 Yarram v I-K Phillip Island v Stony Creek Dalyston v Foster MDU v Kil-Bass Toora v Fish Creek DWWWW v Tarwin Kor-Bena - bye ROUND 16: July 20 Stony Creek v Toora I-K v MDU Kor-Bena v Kil-Bass Fish Creek v DWWWW Tarwin v Dalyston Phillip Island - bye Foster - bye Yarram - bye ROUND 17: July 27 Stony Creek v DWWWW Foster v Toora Yarram v MDU Kil-Bass v Dalyston Kor-Bena v Tarwin Phillip Island v I-K Fish Creek - bye ROUND 18: August 3 Dalyston v Stony Creek Toora v Yarram Fish Creek v MDU Phillip Island v Tarwin DWWWW v Kor-Bena I-K v Foster Kil-Bass - bye
Jack’s a hit ahead THERE’S no shame in getting beaten by a 12-year-old, especially if it’s a tennis game against Jack Clements. The Inverloch youngster loves the game and is making impressions on the Victorian and national stages. Jack’s most recent accolade is his selection to represent Victoria in the 2013 Foundation Cup Boys and Girls Interstate Challenge in Sydney in January. This is the second time Jack has been selected to represent Victoria after competing in the Bruce Cup in Perth earlier in the year. The Victorian team came fourth but Jack performed impressively, winning all six of his singles matches. Jack has been playing for just five years but is already playing in tournaments where he battles it out for national ranking points. Out of all male players with ranking points in Australia Jack is ranked 1028 out of 3875, an outstanding effort for a 12-year-old. Over the past 12 months
in these national ranking tournaments the young gun has made 12 finals and was successful in six. His performance has him ranked number 26 in his age group which has in turn secured him a spot in the 2012 Optus 12s Australian Championship later this month in Melbourne. Jack put a minimum of 10 hours a week in on the court including a night at Phillip Island, a night in Traralgon with coach Graham Charlton and Melbourne on a Saturday in-between tournaments and competitions. Jack said the travel is all worth it. The humble Grade 6 student doesn’t let his opponent’s size or age intimidate him as he often plays against men in the area. “I just go out and play tennis,” he said. Jack doesn’t just take on those well past his years but has a few training partners in Inverloch that regularly hit with him. The Star will keep you informed about Jack’s performance over the summer.
ROUND 19: August 10 MDU v Stony Creek Toora v DWWWW Foster v Yarram Tarwin v Kil-Bass Phillip Island v Kor-Bena Fish Creek v Dalyston I-K - bye ROUND 20: August 17 I-K v Tarwin Kil-Bass v Toora Yarram v Phillip Stony Creek v Fish Creek Dalyston v Kor-Bena MDU v Foster DWWWW - bye ELIMINATION FINAL August 24 ELIMINATION FINAL August 25 2nd SEMI FINAL August 31 1st SEMI FINAL September 1 PRELIMINARY FINAL September 7 GRAND FINAL September 14
Sydney bound: Inverloch’s Jack Clements will be representing Victoria in the 2013 Foundation Cup in Sydney in January.
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Ride with Wonthaggi Motorcycles GET ready to tear up the track on some of Kawasaki’s 2012 MX collection this weekend thanks to Wonthaggi Motorcycles. They will be supplying both junior and senior bikes for the Wonthaggi Motorcycle Club’s Come and Try Day on Sunday at the Outtrim Motocross Track. In preparation for the big event, here are some of the bikes you can try.
The 2012 KX250F takes the race-winning combination of its predecessor’s highly rigid aluminium frame and super-stable suspension and adds an industry-first dual-injector fuel system for competition smashing top end power. To make sure all that power makes it to the ground, the KX250F’s chassis geometry and the high-revving four-stroke engine’s wide powerband have been designed to maximise rear wheel traction.
Again building on the winning performance of its predecessor’s highly acclaimed engine and chassis, the KX450F has taken MX technology to the next level with factory inspired features designed to give you a serious edge. The KX450F features the MX industry’s first production-use Launch Control Mode, for mind blowing take-offs, and a new ECU with three easily selectable maps for soft, medium and hard track conditions, as well
as an adjustable riding position that can be tailored to suit your size and riding style. The KX85-11 is serious about performance. With its technologically advanced perimeter frame, potent two-stroke engine and long travel, fully adjustable suspension, the KX85 sets the performance benchmark for the ultra-competitive 85cc class, making it the ultimate machine for turning kids into champions. This model also features larger wheels and greater ground clearance for the older child or young teenager.
The littlest KX, the KX65, is the starting point for many of today’s Supercross and Motocross champions. It provides a well-rounded competition package perfect for aspiring young riders, featuring a potent 64.7cm3 engine and Uni-Trak rear suspension. Anyone who’s capable of riding a bike can come and try out Kawasaki’s 2012 MX range.Registration for the day opens at 8.30am with a rider’s briefing at 10am. For enquiries, contact Graham Bird on 0417 588 768.
KORUMBURRA MOTORCYCLE CLUB Presents the Annual
COME & TRY DAY SUNDAY, DEC 9 Sign in from 8.30am | Riders briefing @ 10.00am Members FREE | Non member $10 | Family $15 An opportunity to ride the Outtrim Motocross track for riders of all abilities Every age and ability will be catered for on this fun filled day! Make sure you gave suitable safety gear, helmet, boots, gloves, goggles, long sleave jersey or top AND that your bike is in good and safe condition
Kawasaki KX Ride Day Come and try the new 2013 KX450F, KX250F, KX85II & KX65 Ready to ride: Wonthaggi Motorcycles’ mechanic Chris O’Donnell shows off the Kawasaki KX250F, one of four models available to try at the Korumburra Motorcycle Club’s Come and Try Day this Sunday.
Moto track opens for all IF you or your kids love to ride motorbikes but have nowhere to ride, get to the Outtrim Motocross Track this Sunday. Korumburra Motorcycle Club is opening up the gates to their home track for a come and try day. Club president Graham Bird is ready for this year to be bigger and better than past come and try days. “It’s going to be a fantastic fun day,” he said. “Just bring your bike, it needs to be in good condition. “It doesn’t have to be in super race condition but it just needs to be safe. As long as the brakes work and it has nothing hanging off it you’re good to go.” Mr Bird is hoping to attract new young riders to the club through the day. “This year in Victoria there are 120 junior kids going from the junior class to the senior class,” he said.
“We won’t get 120 kids come and join in one year so we’re just looking at getting some younger riders on board. “It’s also for those who are just now having a putt around the back yard or maybe want to try track riding and anyone else for that matter, who just wants to ride.” Safety is paramount on the day, with club members working as track marshals to make sure that everything is going to plan. “We’ll also have a paramedic on duty the whole day,” Mr Bird said. “It’s all safe and set up for those who haven’t had a chance to get on a track before.” For every meeting from now the club will be having paramedics on site for peace of mind for parents and riders if anything goes wrong. Not only do you have a chance to ride the track but also sample some of newest machines from Kawasaki.
Wonthaggi Motorcycles will have a selection of brand new bikes on offer for a run for those accomplished riders. Membership is on offer on the day and current club riders will be selling some of their old gear and even some bikes as well. “This is just another good way for people to get into the sport,” Mr Bird said. “To ride there’s just a $10 charge per person and $15 per family, and everything else is covered by Motorcycling Victoria. “To ride you’ll need a helmet and goggles, good solid boots, motocross boots aren’t essential, good solid work boots and a long sleeved shirt and gloves and your bike.” Get to the Outtrim Motocross Track this Sunday with your bike and suitable gear to have a ride. Registration is from 8.30am with a rider’s briefing at 10am.
SECOND HAND GEAR SALE Heaps of cheap motorbike gear, tyres & much more willl be for sale in the hall on the day!
Please note that only junior riders with full MA licences are able to participate and must bring log book. Call
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Thrilling results in finals Closest set of the night was between Michael Ede (Rusties) and Bruce Harmer (Orance Armadillos), eventually won by Bruce in a tough seven-gamer. Bruce and his partner Brittney Taylor then had to win against the on-fire doubles combination of Michael and Glenn Bolam to clinch the match, however Michael and Glenn were just too good and
Rusties went on to win the match 3-1. The A Reserve match was just as close, with a final 5-3 win to Oh No (Jarrod Donohue, Sean Michael and Dudley Bulbulion). They played Brad Scott, Hector Hilberto and David Bulbulion (Undecided). Sean set his team on the way with a surprise win over Brad (12-10, 12-10, 119). He also won against David in another heartstopping four-gamer (12-10, 7-11, 12-10, 11-9). Hector lost to Jarrod but sneaked over the line against Dudley 11-9, 13-11, 11-8. The B Grade final was won by Jesse Condron and Matthew Kent (Smashers).
Nine year old Jesse was undefeated for the season and had no trouble winning his two singles. Stingers (Brandon Massey-Chase and Aiden Thompson) were impressive but just couldn’t match the steady combination of Jesse and Matthew. Junior championships were held recently, with Zach Anstey winning the open event against Dean Snelling in a brilliantly played five game set. The end of year barbecue and presentation night was held on Friday night with a big turn-up and some very excited young trophy winners. Grand final photos next week.
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9316487157221/38
3 PIECE CAFÉ WICKER SETTING
$
675311
$
249
687614
89
3999
$
4 BURNER HOODED BBQ with side burner 100002179
CHRISTMAS TRADING HOURS Wonthaggi | Leongatha | Cowes| Inverloch
6
$
MON DEC 17 - WED DEC 19: 7am to 6pm THURS DEC 20 & FRI DEC 21: 7am to 7pm STANDARD EXTRA SUMMER TRADING HOURS APPLY SATURDAY & SUNDAY. SEE IN STORE FOR DETAILS
CAMPING CHAIR
ON SALE DEC 4 - DEC 16 INCLUSIVE
Red or Blue
45 EACH
HUNTER STEEL SWING 3 SEATER 687617
$
199
676468/620029
ASK IN STORE FOR TRADING CONDITIONS