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Roughy marries Children safe: Jessica, Maverick and Oliver Feather remained calm following a bomb threat at Wonthaggi Primary School on Friday. The news marred the start of the 2016 school year across South Gippsland. Read more about what is happening at local schools on pages 15-17.

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TERROR STRIKES Scary start to school for Wonthaggi

By Lucy Johnson WONTHAGGI, Cowes and other Gippsland primary schools received phone calls threatening to explode bombs in the school grounds last Friday.

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For many preps, Friday was their first day of school and definitely not the start they wanted but teachers activated emergency procedures calmly as parents were informed and students were unafraid.

Wonthaggi and Cowes primary schools received the anonymous calls around 11am on Friday, January 29 threatening to detonate explosives. The calls were from an unknown source and believed to be computer generated. Parents have praised Wonthaggi Primary School’s reaction to the hoax bomb threat made on just the second day of the school year. Jessica Feather, a mother of two Wonthaggi Primary School students, said parents were well notified about the incident and staff handled the situa-

tion well. “All the Preps’ parents and guardians got personal phone calls from the school so the parents did not feel alarmed. We were happy the students were none the wiser about what was happening,” Ms Feather said. Wonthaggi Primary School posted information on its Facebook page to inform parents of events throughout the day. Continued on page 4.

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Wonthaggi demands precinct Mr Parker said the school community had wanted action for a long time, and would be thrilled to hear a funding announcement this year. “We want to provide the best opportunities for our students. Our students deserve fairness, like every other student in the state,” he said.

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New school wanted: calling for a new senior campus of Wonthaggi Secondary College were students, from left, Leisha Carbery, Jake Barry, Jake Rosenow, assistant college principal Gay Findlay, Jazmine Emile, Will Forsyth, Bryce Charles, McBride campus principal Darren Parker, Gabbie Burns and Dylan Hammond. young locals. Ms Ryan said there had been a collapse in TAFE enrolments and rural students needed fair access to further education. “Having other resources like the TAFE meant four out of the six students I spoke to today would be the first in their families to complete Year 12. That’s such an achievement,” Ms Ryan said while visiting Chisholm TAFE at Wonthaggi last Thursday. “We need to invest in our young people and break the cycle of families being unable to access higher education. Particularly in regional areas, the cost of relocating to receive higher education means some people are unable to continue tertiary education. “There’s a range of issues for rural families to relocate to the city, so I support the precinct.” If an education precinct were to be developed, it would mean a new facility for senior Wonthaggi Secondary College students, as well as access to a TAFE and university. Local education providers would prefer to see the secondary college’s Dudley campus continue to

operate as normal. Ms Ryan said there were likely to be more TAFE and other courses within the precinct, depending on the provider. “I’m disappointed Labor went to the election and promised Victoria would be the education state. So far, all it has been is a number plate slogan,” she said. “Education funding has been cut in my own area (Benalla and Seymour) and portables have been taken out of country schools. It seems as if schools beyond the city limits don’t matter. “I see value in having an education precinct offered here and I want to support the students who need help and are struggling. At the end of the day, infrastructure sends a message about how important their education is. You can’t expect students to reach the potential they would in a modern environment if they are studying in an old, outdated building.” Mr Paynter said he would continue to lobby the State Government for a funding commitment in 2016. “I will continue to work with the school and advocate for funding,” he said.

Precinct support: from left, Eastern Region MLC Melina Bath, Bass MLA Brian Paynter and Shadow Minister for Young Victorians, Apprenticeships and Training Steph Ryan visited Chisholm TAFE in Wonthaggi. They stressed the value of having educational opportunities in the area.

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The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when an unloaded cattle truck was travelling along Farmers Road in Dumbalk North at around 2.30pm. The truck approached the intersection at Milford Road and the driver heavily applied the brakes, causing the trailer to

skew across the road. A 41 year old man from Hazelwood North was travelling in the opposite direction and collided with the trailer. He died at the scene. The truck driver, a 39 year old man from Meeniyan, is currently helping police with the investigation. Anyone who witnessed the accident or the events leading up to the collision is urged to contact the Major Collision Investigation Unit or Crime Stoppers.

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Premier Daniel Andrews said the Deputy Premier and Minister for Education James Merlino would lead a group of ministers in a tour of the area to look at different educational hubs, including the local schools, TAFE, and Bass Valley Children’s Centre – as well as other growth areas, such as the health sector. But he stopped short of committing to funding a new precinct while visiting the Bass Coast on Friday. The lack of news came as Wonthaggi Secondary College grapples with another surge in the school’s population on the cramped McBride campus, which is landlocked and outdated. On the first day of school last Thursday, the school had 1270 students, with more expected to enrol during the school year. The school averages 20 to 30 additional enrolments per year. “Upgrades to the school are a priority for us and we remain hopeful,” the college’s McBride campus principal Darren Parker said. “Brian Paynter (Bass MLA) has been very supportive of us and last year’s visit from the Minister for Education James Merlino was positive on the day. We hope to hear a funding announcement this year. It would be great to teach our students in a modern facility.” Shadow Minister for Young Victorians, Apprenticeships and Training Steph Ryan said having an education precinct in Wonthaggi would increase the educational aspirations of the

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Paramedic hero recognised By Lucy Johnson DON Gillies has dedicated his life to helping others, both in

saving lives as a paramedic and advocating for the welfare of his colleagues.

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physical welfare of those in emergency services, the Outtrim man was awarded the Ambulance Service Medal within the Australia Day Honours list. “I was stunned, thrilled and embarrassed when I found out,” Mr Gillies said. “When I received my letter congratulating me on the award, I thought it could have potentially been a mistake.” Mr Gillies has remained modest despite having achieved tremendous success in his career. He became a paramedic at 22 years when he transferred to the Metropolitan Ambulance Service from the police force following an incident which made him question his career choice. “I was at a crossroads after I had been involved in firearm incident which left me troubled so I decided to leave,” he said. “Emergency services have always had extra pressure, but you could not show weakness. The moment you showed weakness, you got torn to shreds and that has never sat well with me.” Ambulance Victoria employees have the highest suicide rates per capita in the state. Following a number of colleagues’ suicides,

Mr Gillies was adamant to make a difference. “I knew we had to do something. I did not want to go to another friend’s funeral,” he said. Sporting long hair and a beard, Mr Gillies did a Shave to Remember, raising money and awareness for mental health organisation Beyond Blue. Footage of the shave was released on Youtube with Mr Gillies speaking about the importance of mental health advocacy within the field. “A young paramedic came to me and told me he was considering how he planned to kill himself, and after having watched the video he chose to seek help and speak up,” Mr Gillies said. “I told myself if this saves one life then it has all been worth it, and it has. That is worth more than anything.” Mr Gillies also advocated for physical welfare at Ambulance Victoria, initiating the first Occupational Health and Safety practices in Doncaster while studying a graduate diploma in the field. “I was part of the management team that set up the guidelines. Prior to that we did not have occupational health and safety and now there are 34 em-

ployees who work in that department,” he said. Mr Gillies moved to Outtrim in 2001 with wife Sue and their children Lachlan, Elissa and Blaire. “Sue has been a massive support for me. She has always had an understanding of what I have dealt with and she has stood by me from the start,” he said. Mr Gillies took on the role of team manager at Mirboo North and took responsibility in training the Ambulance Community Officers who volunteer their time to become first responders. “They felt left out of a lot of Ambulance Victoria things. I put a lot of time into their training and advocating for the group,” he said. From there, he travelled around Gippsland to teach training and manual handling as well as conducting workshops as a driving standards instructor for ambulance drivers across the region. Mr Gillies is also working alongside Al Briggs in new How are you Travelling workshops, where ambulance officers can come together to talk about their concerns. “A lot of people were not reaching out to the ser-

Worthy recipient: Outtrim’s Don Gillies stands with the Ambulance Service Medal letter he received before Australia Day. vice because it was seen as a weakness when I started my career,” Mr Gillies said. “I hope for a global recognition and understanding of depression, PTSD and mental illness as real and as relevant as any other workplace injury. “It is all about low risk welfare. My constant focus is getting everybody to go home at the end of the day.” Taking long service leave in July, Mr Gillies

Scary start to school for Wonthaggi Continued from page 1. The post stated, “Just to let parents know that there have been a number of bomb threats across a lot of schools in Gippsland. We evacuated to the gym. The police have attended and the site is safe and the children will be returning to class soon. Police have swept the areas and do not have concerns.” One parent, Gemma Stewart commented on the post, thanking staff for their professionalism during the incident. “Thank you Wonthaggi Primary School for handling the situation so well.

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As a Prep parent I am so grateful for the phone call of reassurance I just received,” she said. Another parent, Corrina Barry, also expressed her gratitude on Facebook. “Thank you for looking after the children so well. I am grateful and appreciative of what you all did today,” she said. Sergeant Glenn Birt said Wonthaggi Police attended both incidents and were treating them as hoaxes. “Both schools activated their action plans and police attended both of the threatened schools,” he said. Wonthaggi Primary

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School resumed classes in the afternoon after students were evacuated. Principal Leonie Anstey said, “We worked with police and the Department of Education and returned to school once it was deemed safe. The safety and wellbeing of our students is our number one priority. “We did our best to contact parents throughout the day. The students were fantastic and remained calm and orderly.” Cowes Primary School shut classes while Wonthaggi Police investigated the premises. Primary schools in Sale,

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Warragul, Lakes Entrance and Morwell also received bomb threats on Friday however no explosives were deployed. A Victoria Police representative said the computer generated phone calls were being treated as a hoax rather than as a threat of terrorism. “Victoria Police can confirm it is treating the threatening phone calls received by a number of Victorian schools today as a hoax,” they said. “We are satisfied there are no imminent threats to schools and the threats are not terrorism related.”

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Victoria Police are investigating the origin of the calls and anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Leongatha Primary School assistant principal Dot Coghlan said the incidents at Wonthaggi and Cowes had not changed the school’s management of emergencies. She said the Leongatha education precinct was well prepared in the event of an emergency, with evacuation and lock down procedures in place. “We have comprehensive evacuation and lock down plans which operate with Leongatha Secondary College and South Gippsland Specialist School. If something happens, for instance, at Leongatha Secondary College, it involves us as well,” Ms Coghlan said. “We ran a number of emergency drills last year and we will practice them again soon to include our new students. All the staff know the procedures and we regularly go over them both in the staffroom and then with our classrooms. We will always be ready in the event of an emergency.”

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Rates revolt

By Tayla Kershaw

RATEPAYERS have rejected a possible bid by Bass Coast Shire Council to keep rates high by seeking an exemption from the Victorian Government’s rate cap.

Information session: from left, Bass Coast Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Bradley Drew and council’s general manager of governance and organisation development Mark Brady provided Inverloch’s Allan McLean with information to help him make an informed decision about rate capping in Bass Coast. council’s financial plan and Fair Go Rate framework. Although council claims to have been open and honest with its ratepayers, some don’t believe they are hearing the whole story, when they attended community consultations last Thursday. “What we have been given is not a full list of projects and we can’t make an informed decision unless we know all the capital works and services, and their values,” Wonthaggi resident Les Larke said. “Council needs to provide a full list of expenditures or this is tantamount to coercing ratepayers to make the wrong decision.” However, other ratepayers believed paying more could be beneficial. “Some of the infrastructure in Bass Coast is deteriorating and we need enough money to renew it for the future,” Wonthaggi’s Nola Maxfield said. “For instance, I value the heated indoor pool to

maintain my fitness and recognise there’s a cost involved to make sure it doesn’t deteriorate. The arts centre is also a wonderful facility but the carpet and seats need to be replaced. Money needs to be spent so the Wonthaggi Theatre Group, ballet and other art groups can continue to function.” Ms Maxfield said other projects will continue to arise in 2016 – like extra footpaths – and council needs the resources. “I’m not just looking at myself. I’m looking at the future generations. Of course there needs to be efficiencies within council, but this is a growth area. If council can clearly say it has an efficient, appropriate plan, I don’t mind paying extra,” she said. “If we don’t spend the money, what will life be like in Bass Coast in 20 years?” Efficiency was regarded as a key improvement area, with ratepayers

claiming council needed to reprioritise its capital works projects before the budget is drafted. Council took the feedback on board, and may consider new priorities in the major and minor projects lists. A consultation will be held at the Cowes Heritage Centre today (February 2). The sessions will run from 2pm to 4.30pm and 6pm to 8.30pm. There are a range of other opportunities for people to continue engaging with council on rate capping with drop in sessions for people to attend over the next three weeks in Inverloch on February 8, Grantville on February 17 and Newhaven/San Remo on February 23. Council is encouraging people to visit the website and Facebook page for information so they can provide feedback until the end of February. There will also be a survey (online and print-

ed) for people to fill in for Council to better understand the community’s priorities on service delivery and capital projects. Senior staff are continuing to meet with individuals one on one and various community or business groups to discuss the subject through February and March. There will be some councillor only workshops to go through the feedback and suggestions provided before Council has to start preparing a draft budget in mid-March with it released in mid-April for another four week consultation period. The budget needs to be adopted by Council by end of June 2016. A petition is circulating in Bass Coast, calling on council not to apply for an exemption to the rate cap.

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Councillors were interviewed by the panel at a hearing in Leongatha recently. The panel included a representative of the state’s peak local government body, the Municipal Association of Victoria. That complainant was Cr Don Hill. The Star understands a report will be prepared for Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins and her response will come back to council. The hearing will be the subject of a full report to come before council, at which point the matter will be made public. If found in breach of the councillor code of conduct, the councillor in question could be punished. Council CEO Tim Tamlin was involved in the panel hearing. Mayor Cr Bob Newton said the interviews were based around a topic that “is confidential”. “I would not like to disclose it at this point in time,” he said. Cr Newton confirmed councillors were not interviewed in relation to the Walkerville Village project. Council refused to support that project and the developer Jeremy Rich said he would refer the matter to the Victorian Ombudsman to investigate. Mr Rich claimed poor governance within council led to council refusing to approve his Walkerville Village proposal.

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The 2.5 percent rate cap was introduced by the government for this financial year and council has yet to decide whether it will apply for a variation. “From the workshops it is fair to say most people want council to stick to a rate cap of 2.5,” council’s general manager of governance and organisation development Mark Brady said. “People are more in favour of a rate cap; but the discussion is just starting and it is good to hear people are offering input and suggestions on how to manage the rate cap, service and operational levels and capital projects.” Many ratepayers believed council should be able to operate efficiently and effectively within the cap, and a rate rise would only cause hardship for locals. The variation will send rates up to 4.7 percent, but will allow council to add more services, major projects and minor projects to the annual budget. If the cap is maintained, projects such as priority bike paths may not go ahead this year. Some major projects would be cancelled or delayed, and there would be no funding available for minor capital works projects. These community consultations will influence

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Deferral of upcoming train and coach timetable change Guests of honour: from left, South Gippsland Shire Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks, Victorian RSL president Major General David McLachlan AO, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Bob Newton, Eastern Region MLC Melina Bath and McMillan MP Russell Broadbent were instrumental in unveiling the Place of Reflection in Leongatha on Sunday.

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Leongatha remembers by Tayla Kershaw A NEW honour roll paying tribute to soldiers who served in World War One was opened in Leongatha on Sunday.

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The Place of Reflection was unveiled at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve, in a rotunda near the Avenue of Honour. The Place of Reflection is a significant landmark for Leongatha’s rich history and the unveiling coincided with the centenary of Anzac. A federal grant secured the memorial in a place away from the town’s hustle and bustle, where visitors can sit in peace and reflect on the past. Significant research by Leongatha Historical Society’s Lyn Skillern and Leongatha RSL’s Ricky McNaugton contributed 100 more names of local war heroes to the memorial. Guests of honour on the day were Victorian RSL president Major General David McLachlan AO, Eastern Region MLC Melina Bath, McMillan MP Russell Broadbent, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Bob Newton and Cr Nigel HutchinsonBrooks, who was the MC during the ceremony. The unveiling ceremony was accompanied by music by the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band. “This is a special day for us, but it is also sad to

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remember those who died for our benefit so long ago, and to remember how the community was sadly affected by every death,” Mr Broadbent said. “To those who worked on this project, thank you. Lyn Skillern is a wonderful historian and the painstaking research she and Ricky McNaughton contributed deserves due credit.” Mr McLachlan said the area signified a place of respect for the men and women who sacrificed themselves at war. “Australia is still a young country but it re-

mains a country where everyone is free to choose their future,” he said. “This place is aptly named to reflect on the past and is a place to bring your children and grandchildren to learn about the futility of war. “The local Avenue of Honour gives a personal ambience and it’s here you can have a moment of peace to remember those who served our nation.” The ceremony concluded with afternoon tea at the Leongatha RSL, which was an opportunity for people to share their family’s history.

Leongatha’s Avenue of Honour, in Yarragon Road, honoured 250 soldiers from the West Riding of the former Shire of Woorayl who enlisted to serve in World War One, with 250 elms and oaks. Over the years, some trees have died or were removed, and the nameplates for each soldier were removed in 1968 due to deterioration or damage by mowers. In 2015, the names were placed on the wall at the Place of Reflection, with the additional names discovered since.

Family support: from left, Marilyn Newton, Sharon Jones, Tessa Zuidema, Ellie Newton, Andrew Newton, Kerry Zuidema, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Bob Newton, Paul Zuidema, Meg Newton, Tyler Newton and Tristan Zuidema were proud to have their family’s war history remembered. One of the names on the plaque, Thornton Newton, was Cr Newton’s father. The mayor is surrounded by his family.

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Premier heartens surf club

By Tayla Kershaw

CAPE Paterson Surf Life Saving Club is closer to receiving funding for a new clubhouse after Premier Daniel Andrews visited the dilapidated facility on Friday afternoon.

Mr Andrews promised the club government architects, who will work pro bono, will assist the club with future upgrades. “The architects will help us draw new plans. They’ve worked with other surf life saving clubs in the past so they will be coming to us with expertise,” Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club president Chelsea Bowman said. “It was great the Premier was able to see the state of the clubhouse and it was a positive day for us.” With cracks and asbestos in the walls, the clubhouse is close to being classed

as condemned and the club has also outgrown the facility. There are now 420 surf club members in Cape Paterson and there is no longer enough room for members. Minimal storage space means equipment has to be kept elsewhere. The concrete near the clubhouse is deteriorating and visitors are in danger of slipping over in wet conditions. “Our beach is the same as Venus Bay and Woolamai in terms of danger and we don’t have the facility to cope,” Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club vice president Dean Manns said. Although Mr Andrews did not specify any funding promises, the club is hopeful the visit would encourage him to support construction of a new clubhouse in the future. “Life Saving Victoria has been applying for funding for many surf clubs and we ranked high for upgrades required,” Ms Bowman said. Mr Andrews acknowledged the

building was not fit for the club. Ms Bowman anticipated the club would arrange to meet with the government architects in the coming months. The Premier also took the time to tour Archiblox, a Wonthaggi building company. He then took part in a round table discussion organised by Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale and attended by deputy mayor Cr Bradley Drew, council CEO Paul Buckley, Eastern Victoria MLC Harriet Shing and representatives from local community groups and businesses. “We had representatives from both the private and public sector, with business leaders and key players representing the four pillars of the sustainability framework: economy, environment, community and culture,” Cr Crugnale said. “It was a rare opportunity to discuss issues face to face with the premier, such as a regional centre, education, business growth and renewable energy.”

Wild hoon valley By Lucy Johnson WILD Dog Valley north of Leongatha could rightly be renamed Wild Hoon Valley in the wake of reports of dangerous drivers speeding through the rural district.

A crash on Wild Dog Valley Road last week prompted residents to raise concerns about hoon driving in the region. The collision occurred near Mount Eccles, approximately three kilometres south of the intersection with Ami-

ets Road. A car drove off the edge of the road, down an embankment and into a tree. No emergency services were called to the scene and the time of the accident is still unknown. Leongatha Police later patrolled Wild Dog Valley Road at 6.40pm on Wednesday, January 27 when they found a man attempting to recover the vehicle. “We were driving past by coincidence,” Sgt Dale McCahon said. “The driver, a 29 year old Wild Dog Valley man, was driving an unregistered car and trailer at the time and he was fined.” While police have no in-

formation regarding the circumstances of the crash, some residents believe the accident may be related to a spike in hooning around the area. Wild Dog Valley resident Jenny Draper said a number of her neighbours have complained about hoon driving in the area. “There are always people hooning around Hammonds Bush and the Fairbank intersection,” she said. “There is rubber and skid marks all over the roads at all times. We can often hear them at night roaring up and down the road.” Anyone with information in relation to the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Driving disaster: a Nissan Patrol was found wrecked on the roadside of Wild Dog Valley Road near Mount Eccles last Wednesday.

Bright start: Premier Daniel Andrews (centre) gave hope to Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club vice president Dean Manns (left) and president Chelsea Bowman (right) after promising them government architects would go over plans to revamp the clubhouse that is almost condemned.

Council lays down law

By Sarah Vella

HOLIDAYMAKERS at the Yanakie and Long Jetty caravan parks will soon be subjected to further action by South Gippsland Shire Council if their caravans are not brought up to standard. Council expects annual siteholders to be compliant by the end of March. Council CEO Tim Tamlin told The Star site-holders at the Yanakie and Long Jetty caravan parks had been informed. “Council will also be sending final reminder notices for 2015-16 permits to be signed and returned shortly,” he said. “In both cases council will take further action if site-holders don’t respond to requests within the timeframes outlined.” Damien Lindau is an annual permit-holder and chairperson for the committee representing Yanakie and Long Jetty caravan park annual site-holders. He said current legal action may alter council’s timeframes. “We are in negotiation with council’s solicitors to set a mediation date, which was originally set for early December,” he said. “Our solicitor hopes it will be as soon as possible, to get a positive outcome for both parties.”

Mr Lindau said council had previously stated it had no intention of kicking annuals out of the parks. “However, council is making it so hard for annuals to comply they are leaving on their own. The conditions are ridiculously expensive and difficult,” he said. “These are retired caravans, the majority with annexes attached and draw bars removed. Some of us are looking at up to $15,000 to become compliant,” he said. Mr Lindau said annuals at both caravan parks were proactively engaged with the council to try to negotiate a more mutually beneficial set of permit conditions and fees. “Unfortunately early in our discussions with the council they made it very clear they were not willing to negotiate on the key issues of fees and compliance,” he said. “In an email sent in September 2014 to the committee representing the annuals, acting CEO Anthony Seabrook said ‘these areas are not negotiable’.” Mr Lindau said the unwillingness to negotiate was further reiterated by council through its solicitors on January 22, 2015. “Council’s solicitor wrote: ‘our instructions are that unless your clients are prepared to accept the new permit fees established by council and the need for unregisterable movable dwellings to be made registrable and compliant, or else removed, council does not see any point in meeting to

discuss the matters raised in correspondence between our offices’.” Mr Lindau said until the matter between the committee and council has gone before court, he will not be making his van compliant. “I can’t reasonably do it; the cost will be extraordinary. I have made some changes towards compliance. The van is not registered or towable, but it is removable,” he said. “I don’t think there is a single van in the park that is registered or genuinely towable.” Mr Lindau said across the two parks, 100 annuals are already gone and more are preparing to go. “Yanakie has gone from a park full of people, full of annuals and full of life to one that is dying, which is a real shame,” he said. “Due to council’s unwillingness to work with annuals to resolve these issues, many annuals from both caravan parks felt little option but to vacate the parks or engage a solicitor.” Annual at Yanakie Rod Francis said he has “not done a thing” to his caravan in an attempt to become compliant and welcomes court action from council. “I refuse to do anything because I can’t find anyone who knows what they are talking about. I can’t believe council is not trying harder to negotiate a resolution with the annuals,” he said. “At the end of the day, if I get the flick, they can take me to court.”

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New faces lead Salvos

By Lucy Johnson

GLENN and Kerry Smith moved from Launceston to take up the role of Leongatha’s Salvation Army Corps officers last month. “We worked for three

years as officers at the Kings Meadows Corps but we have worked with the Salvation Army our entire lives,” Mr Smith said. The couple moved to Leongatha on January 12 and have settled into their new home with two year old son, Malachi. “Leongatha is a very friendly town. There is

SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETING OF COUNCIL Wednesday 9 February - Meeting Room 2, Michael Place, Leongatha at 8.30am. This meeting is to transact the following business: Confidential Item – Matter that Council considers would prejudice Council or any persons (per Section 89(2)(h) Local Government Act 1989) – Strategic Land Review 2015/16 Committee to Consider, Hear and Determine Submissions. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times essential, phone 5662 9222. Wednesday 17 February - Council Chambers, Leongatha 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 16/02) Wednesday 24 February 10.00am - Public Presentation 1.15pm - Caravan Parks Quarterly Update ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 24 February - 2.00pm IMMUNISATION DATES - FEBRUARY Leongatha: 12.30pm - 1.30pm, 2 February 2016: Uniting Church Hall, Peart Street Mirboo North: 9.00am - 9.30am, 3 February 2016: Maternal & Child Health Centre, Brennan Street Korumburra: 11.30am - 12.00pm, 3 February 2016: Community Meeting Room, Commercial Street Council's Immunisation service provides free Whooping Cough vaccines for eligible parents under the National Immunisation Program. Eligible parents for the free vaccine include: • Pregnant women in their third trimester (from 28 weeks) and their partners (who live with or will have regular contact with the baby) • Parents of newborn babies under six month of age Bookings must be made at least 24 hours prior to your session by calling Council on 5662 9200.

a real sense of community connectedness,” Mrs Smith said. While the Kings Meadows centre ran smaller operations, the Smiths have risen to the challenge in overseeing a number of services at Leongatha. “It has been a learning curve for us so far,” Mrs Smith said.

New faces: from left, Glenn and Kerry Smith moved from Launceston last month to take up the role of officers at Leongatha Salvation Army Corps.

“We offer services in emergency relief, case management, financial counselling, positive lifestyle programs and the Mainly Music program, which will recommence this week.” Between operating the Leongatha Corps, Mr and Mrs Smith serve as chaplains for Salvocare Eastern. “We also have Sunday church services and our cafe operates Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9.30 until 11.30,” Mr Smith said. The Salvation Army has also changed the way it approaches its clients in the community. “We have implemented the doorways model where clients can come to us through a number of avenues,” Mrs Smith said. “They can come to us through the church, through the cafe or through one of our workshops.” Mr Smith added, “We have also focused on solutions which help clients to overcome the underlying problems in their lives rather than just offering immediate bandaid solutions. “We want to implement changes that will help people in the long term.”

Assault arrest POLICE have charged a man in relation to the assault of a couple in Delburn in January 2015.

Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit arrested the 40 year old Churchill man at his property on Silcocks Road, Churchill at 10am on Wednesday. Police alleged an offender entered the couple’s Delburn house on January 11, 2015 where they were tied up. Police said the 80 year old man and 75 year old woman were assaulted. The male victim sustained life threatening injuries and is continuing treatment. A quantity of cash and

jewellery were stolen from the property. Detectives executed a search warrant on the offender’s property last week. The man has been charged with aggravated burglary, armed robbery, intentionally cause serious injury, false imprisonment and 131 counts of burglary and associated thefts. The man then appeared at Latrobe Magistrates Court and has been remanded in custody until a future court appearance.

Rain falls at last

By Lucy Johnson

SOUTH Gippsland received its fair share of rain over the weekend as farmers relished the long awaited change of weather.

Leongatha’s David Shambrook recorded 43mm of rain over Saturday and Sunday, January 31, culminating in a total of 66mm for the month. “This recording is on par with the average rainfall for January,” he said. “We have experienced cooler conditions and with the continued rain we should hope to see some green growth in the pastures.” Leongatha was not the only town to receive downpours over the weekend. Meeniyan’s Lindsay Fromhold recorded 51.3mm at Meeniyan over 12 days. “It is definitely a welcome change,” he said. “Most of the rainfall was recorded over the last four days of the month. We received a lot of rain over the weekend.” Mr Fromhold also recorded 74.5mm of rain on his Woorarra East property over 10 days. Fish Creek received above average rainfall, with Neville Buckland recording 66mm over January. “It could mean a bit of a break from the heat. It is remarkable,” he said. “If we do not get too many hot days, it could mean an early break from the dry

months we have had.” While the rain benefited local farmers, the State Emergency Service attended approximately 20 calls for assistance across Gippsland overnight on Sunday. Wilsons Promontory’s Lighthouse recorded the highest rainfall in the region with 121mm overnight. Water storage facilities across the region also received a much needed dumping, with last week’s storage reports showing a slow in the depletion of water storage. Lance Creek received 27mm of rainfall as the reservoir dropped one per cent during the week to 72 per cent capacity. Coalition Creek remained stable at 62 per cent capacity after receiving 22.2mm of rain. Ruby Creek declined two per cent down from 61 per cent last week after receiving 22.8mm of rain. “The rain last week was very welcome and meant most storages dropped only one to two per cent on the previous week’s figures,” South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said. “Significantly more rainfall is needed before we see levels rise. More water needs to make its way from the surrounding catchments and into storages, which would typically not occur until late autumn. “Rainfall over the weekend will have also benefitted the region but it is important for customers to continue to use household water wisely.”

POLICE BRIEFS

Leongatha drug bust

A LEONGATHA address was searched last Friday after Leongatha and Korumburra police executed a search warrant with the Bass Coast Tasking Unit. Police arrested a 24 year old Hassett Street resident after he was found in possession of cannabis and ice. A number of power tools believed to be stolen property were also recovered in the search. The Leongatha man was charged with trafficking and possession of cannabis and ice, and with handling stolen property. The offender was bailed to appear at Korumburra Magistrates Court on Thursday, May 26. The same team executed another search warrant at a Korumburra address on Friday. The search resulted in the arrest of a 32 year old Korumburra man who was found to be cultivating, possessing and using cannabis. Cannabis plants and dried cannabis were found on the property. The man was bailed to

appear at Korumburra Magistrates Court on Thursday, February 25.

Lost radio A SMALL two way radio was found in Leongatha and handed into Leongatha Police Station on Sunday, January 31. The property can be claimed by proof of ownership by describing the radio and where it was lost.

Bicycle theft A MOTORISED bicycle was stolen from a Wonthaggi home over the weekend. The bicycle was taken from Gordon Avenue between 2.30pm on Saturday and 7pm on Sunday. Police said the offenders entered the carport of the victim’s address and stole the blue 30cc motorised bicycle.

Radio stolen BURGLARS broke into a work site in South Dudley on Saturday night. They entered the work site through temporary fencing and stole a UHF radio from an excavator, parked

at the site in South Dudley Road. They used tools located on-site to remove the radio.

Home robbed BURGLARS broke into a rural home in Chisholm Road, Wonthaggi, between 10am on Friday and 10.30am on Saturday. Police said the offenders entered the property by forcing open a gate and then forced open a door to the unoccupied house. Nothing appears to have been stolen at this stage.

Drug haul AN INVERLOCH woman was bailed to appear in court

after being found with methamphetamines, cannabis and two knives in her vehicle on Friday night. At midnight, Wonthaggi Police intercepted the vehicle in Bass Highway, Inverloch for a routine check. The 36 year old driver was also unlicensed. She was charged and has been bailed to appear at the Korumburra Magistrates’ Court on May 26.

COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Street reconstruction: A'Beckett St, Leongatha, John St & Princes St, Korumburra Demolition & construction: Leongatha Skate Park Footpath renewal: McCartin St, Leongatha Guardrail installation: Spencers Rd, Leongatha Nth Major culvert rehabilitation: Houlahans Lane, Poowong, Foster-Boolarra Rd, Foster Rail trail reconstruction: Welshpool to Pt Welshpool Sealing works: Yanakie/Fish Creek area Road construction: Grand Ridge Rd, Trida Road rehabilitation: Loch Wonthaggi Rd, Loch Road rehab & reconstruction: Station St, Korumburra Road pavement works: Victory Avenue, Foster Reseal preparation: Bena / Poowong area Tree lifting: Mossvale Park 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 | council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Fax: 5662 3754 www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

Family business: from left, Gillian, Laura and David Meikle and Ann Diviny had a successful Beef Week at the family’s Tarwin Poll Herefords stud at Meeniyan on Sunday. Full story on page 45.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - PAGE 9

Pride: from left, Korumburra’s Deb Wrigley, Pakenham’s Greg Leighton, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks, mayor Cr Bob Newton and McMillan MP Russell Broadbent were proud to launch the new Anzac Room at Coal Creek last Tuesday. Deb and Greg’s grandmother was the sister of the Dawes brothers.

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COAL Creek’s Anzac Room was officially opened by McMillan MP Russell Broadbent at the Korumburra park last Tuesday. The Anzac Room commemorates the memories of local war heroes, with some emphasis on the Dawes brothers – three men from a Korumburra family who were killed in action during World War One. Months of research was collaborated by volunteers to complete the project. “It was has been a long time coming and it’s a fantastic to see it come to fruition,” Mr Broadbent said. “What one family suffered for our country was horrific but this room tells a story of what can be

overcome in a hopeless situation. I like to think the spirit of this room will help us understand the sacrifice of the families here in Korumburra.” Mr Broadbent congratulated the Coal Creek volunteers, the Korumburra Historical Society, and the Korumburra RSL for the hard work and effort put in to the displays. War memorabilia is enclosed in new cabinets purchased through a Veteran’s Affairs grant received by Coal Creek, An Australian flag was donated by the Kongwak RSL and encased in the room, and an interactive screen perfect for school groups was installed to tell the story of the Dawes brothers. “It took us about 12 months to collect the re-

search and memorabilia now on display. The new cabinets make a world of difference,” Coal Creek’s education program leader Zoe Fellows-Cooke said. “It looks amazing and I’m really proud of what we achieved.” Zoe worked in conjunction with Coal Creek’s curatorial officer Zoe Sargant to bring together the information. As well as the launch of the Anzac Room, the volunteers are looking forward to the launch of Tony and Andrew Moon’s book, which may be launched on March 19. The book is about local war heroes who were killed in action, and took the Moons four years to complete with the help of the historical society.

Pokies pledge By Tayla Kershaw WITH gambling losses eating away at Bass Coast, the stakes are high to promote responsible gambling in 2016. Due to its role in land use and regulation, Bass Coast Shire Council will be focused on reducing harm caused by electronic gaming machines (EGMs) “We joined the Alliance for Gambling Reform (a national group), which is preparing to challenge the way EGMs are set up to reward near misses as well as wins, so they are perceived as wins by the player,” mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said. A key focus of the group will be to take a look at community contributions clubs make in 2016 and seek some changes to legislation so these funds are better directed and more transparent. Although council does not have expertise in the rehabilitation side of gambling addiction, community health services are funded to undertake such cases. “Council works closely with Latrobe Community Health Service, which holds the funds to carry out support for prob-

lem gamblers and their families in Bass Coast,” Cr Crugnale said. In an Australian first, Victorians were given the power to track and limit their betting on any EGM in the state from December 1. The voluntary pre-commitment scheme YourPlay uses technology to allow players to limit how much they spend, track their time and set personalised warning messages to remind them to stop. The State Government will review YourPlay in six months by using data from its gambling study as a benchmark to help measure the impact of the scheme. Minister for Consumer Affairs, Liquor and Gaming Jane Garrett said the findings would help to shape government policy to better address problem gambling. “The State Government is leading the way when it comes to the rollout of YourPlay. This is just one of the tools we are giving people to reduce gambling related harm in the community,” Ms Garrett said. People experiencing a problem with gambling, or have friends or family suffering from addiction, can contact Gambler’s Help on 1800 858 858.

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of Queensland. The kombi, a local Korumburra car, has always been a Gippsland owned vehicle, and is quite unusual as it has been modified at some stage with camping elements included in the vehicle, including its very own flywire screen. Coal Creekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s General Store made a wonderful backdrop for a great dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shooting.

Thanks for service: from left, Leongatha Red Cross president Lois Young presents a farewell gift and flowers to departing secretary Denise Swaddling in recognition of her contribution to the unit.

Happy birthday: from left, Corrie Hemming, Peter Bons and Bill Bons celebrated their mother Tina Bonsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (second right) 90th birthday on Saturday. The celebration also marked Tinaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 40 years of service with the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau.

TEAMS are starting to swing into fundraising action for the upcoming Cancer Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Relay For Life at Fish Creek on March 19-20. Latest figures have 19 teams registered, with 151 walkers ready to go. During the week of February 22-28, many South Gippsland businesses will be competing by â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;painting the town purpleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to raise awareness of this event. The business that earns the highest number of likes on the Relayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook site will be declared the winner. With less than two months to go, the committee would love to hear from people who have not yet registered to walk, but who are willing to help a team by committing some time to do some laps. Walkers can join the South Gippsland Relayers if they do not already have a team. Anyone interested in joining a team can contact Irene on 0428 391 495.

SATURDAY was a special day for Leongathaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tina Bons.

Special birthday for a caring citizen Back in time: the 1966 Volkswagen Kombi that will appear in the national VW Australia Magazine.

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Anyone who speaks or tries to learn another language other than their own would wholeheartedly agree with the late Nelson Mandela. As students look forward to new faces at the start of the school year, they are encouraged to interact with school mates from different cultures. When it comes to learning a foreign language, the cultural aspect is as important to gaining fluency as mastering its grammar or vocabulary. Ask any student who has been to France as an exchange student. Not only have many of them earned top academic prizes in French upon their return from exchange, many still feel that connectivity to the culture. Robert Lindsay, national director of award winning Southern Cross Cultural Exchange, the longest running, not for profit Australian based education exchange organisation, is urging students and their families to help create the perfect synergy between French and Aussie cultures by simply doing what Aussies are best known for.

High school age students from France are dreaming about a short term exchange in Australia to experience the Aussie life and culture they have heard so much about. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They want so much to be a part of a warm caring family and community, and get to know the real Australia. Like many of us they look forward to making life long friends from a different culture,â&#x20AC;? Mr Lindsay said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Why not appreciate your own world through different eyes? You may even help change a life!â&#x20AC;? Mr Lindsay has a favourite quote from an Aussie high school student returning from France, who told him, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The most satisfying part was the realisation I could speak and understand French. I know now from my experience I would like to host a student.â&#x20AC;? Even if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t embark on an exchange program overseas, or plan to do so in the near future, he urged students and their families to seize the opportunity offered by SCCE from mid-May to welcome a young native speaker from France, aged 15 to 17 years, as a host-brother or host-sister. For families with younger children, having a French â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;big brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;big sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is also a fantastic opportunity for both fun and learning.

Only volunteer families get to host exchange students they select, usually with similar interests. Hosting is performed ex gratia by families from all walks of life who are happy to spare a bed and place at the family table. To select and reserve your French exchange student ahead o f his or her arrival in midMay, contact SCCE on 1800 500 501 or email scceaust@ scce.com.au. Their website is www.scce.com.au

Tina celebrated her 90th birthday jointly with recognition of 40 years of service with the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau. She celebrated the day with 100 friends and family members at the Dakers Centre in Leongatha. Guests travelled from New South Wales and Melbourne for the function. Tina was instrumental in forming the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau in Leongatha. In 1975, she was secretary of the National Council of Women South Gippsland Branch. Tina travelled to Mel-

bourne to regular meetings and at one of those meetings asked to discuss the downturn in the dairy industry as a result of the drought. Tina felt there was a lack of resources for the farmers. They didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to turn for information or financial assistance. Funding was obtained and Tina then set about the enormous task of initiating a citizens advice bureau in Leongatha. Against the odds, the CAB was established, and has grown to what it is today. The CAB is run by volunteers and Tina still volunteers half a day per week.

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Firing up for CFA SOUTH Gippsland fire stations have been denied upgrades from the State Government in the latest roll out of regional funding. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said he wrote to the Minister for Emergency Services Jane Garrett seeking funding for critically unmaintained stations at Mirboo North, Foster and Yarram. “The response I have now received from the minister gave no indication Melbourne Labor is going to make

any funding available to undertake these important capital upgrades,” Mr O’Brien said. “This is in stark contrast to the former Coalition Government’s commitment which built new fire stations throughout the electorate including those at Rosedale, Wurruk, Kongwak, Poowong, Koonwarra and Carrajung. “The minister’s answer said that Melbourne Labor is committed to providing a safe environment for firefighters, yet fails to allocate money for this to occur.” Mr O’Brien visited the three sta-

tions and found there to be inadequate room for firefighters to be working and operating fire trucks and machinery. “I have spoken to the excellent volunteers at Mirboo North, Yarram and Foster, as well as many other stations around the electorate, and I know how hard they work and the hours they put in to protect our communities,” he said. “It’s not unreasonable for them to want modernised fire stations which at the very least are capable of adequately housing their fire trucks, which at the moment is barely the case.”

Wrong answers Website may not really know councils By Brad Lester A NEW State Government website promising to keep Victorian councils accountable may not be as reliable as it claims.

South Gippsland Shire Council CEO Tim Tamlin said some information used to inform the Know Your Council website was based on Community Satisfaction Survey results that were in turn based on people’s perceptions alone. “These perceptions come from various sources that are not well informed and end up out there,” he said. “Council has done many things to help the community become informed but none of that has been reflected through the Community Satisfaction Survey.” As an example, the website scores council 27/100 for public satisfaction with the state of sealed roads, yet council received a score of

99 percent for maintenance of sealed roads, compared to average for similar councils of 95 percent. “This percentage is representative of council owned roads and not those owned and maintained by VicRoads, and people often get this confused,” Mr Tamlin said. The website notes council’s average residential rates assessment is $1606, above the average for similar councils of $1443. Mr Tamlin explained: “General rates are calculated for each property based on land valuations and rating categories. Other charges may also include levies and waste management charges.” South Gippsland council decides 83 percent of planning permit applications within 60 days, compared to average for similar councils of 71 percent. Mr Tamlin said the reason was council had a planning officer on hand to discuss applications before they are submitted to iron

out any issues. Bass Coast Shire Council’s average residential rates assessment is $1586, above the average for similar councils of $1443. CEO Paul Buckley said, “We believe the calculation for this indicator has been made in error and the correct figure is $1470. Unfortunately it appears farming properties have been included. Council has alerted Local Government Victoria of this issue and is seeking our auditors to validate the data. “It is also noted council applies a 50 percent differential to vacant residential land which has the impact of increasing the overall average.” Mr Buckley said council needed to improve its planning permit decision making, given 63 percent of planning permit applications were decided within 60 days, compared to average for similar councils of 71 percent. Council is also working with Wonthaggi Recyclers

to divert more kerbside waste from landfill, with the website indicating 28 percent of kerbside waste was diverted from landfill, compared to the average for similar councils of 42 percent. “Currently Wonthaggi Recycler’s equipment for sorting recycling material collected from the kerbside does not have the ability to recover small pieces of glass, resulting in this material going to landfill,” Mr Buckley said. “Wonthaggi Recyclers has organised for recycled materials collected to be transported to a Melbourne facility where the technology is at a standard to recover small pieces of glass for recycling. “This will result in cost savings to council of over $70,000 per year, and reduce recycling contamination rates from over 20 percent to less than eight percent, making Bass Coast comparable to other councils.”

Funding fiasco: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien is fighting for the State Government to fund Mirboo North, Foster and Yarram fire stations which he said are critically outdated. BASS COAST SHIRE COUNCIL

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OPINIONS

Long Jetty plan

AT the Port Welshpool Long Jetty Meeting on January 15, there was almost universal support for community management. This offer was read by South Gippsland Shire Councillor Nigel Hutchinson–Brooks: “...Gippsland Ports would, with government approval, willingly relinquish responsibility for management, operation and maintenance to any party prepared to accept and which is demonstrably capable of exercising these functions in their entirety on an enduring basis...” This change in management is fundamental to restoring the Long Jetty as envisioned by the late John Parker, past secretary of Gippsland Trades and Labour Council. Gippsland Ports can’t charge universally supported jetty entry fees or take up any offers of sponsorship. To it there is no source of rev-

enue for maintenance and the jetty can only be concrete - to stand for 40 years without maintenance. To the community the wooden jetty is far cheaper to restore and creates local ongoing employment in its restoration and maintenance – all ‘costs’ Gippsland Ports wants to avoid. The oil industry, exempt from paying jetty fees and charges, is the most likely to use a concrete jetty, if constructed, and due to security the public would then be banned from the jetty, forever. Gippsland Ports and council shut down a successful local committee that had generated an offer to build an underwater observatory worth $5 million, create income for jetty maintenance and more than 20 fulltime jobs, insurance sponsorship, etc in 2010. Gippsland Ports and council then created another committee where all those appointed had to

E D I T O R I A L Rate cap must be accepted WHEN the State Government announced council rates would be capped at lower levels before it won the last election, the news pleased ratepayers who no doubt took that pledge on board at the polling booths. But now ratepayers in Bass Coast Shire face the prospect of missing out on the benefits, with council still considering applying for an exemption from rate capping. So far, it appears council will struggle to gain community support, particularly in the wake of community consultation sessions last week at which ratepayers urged council to reduce expenditure and comply with the cap. The cap of 2.5 percent will apply from July 1, 2016 and given the government has championed its ambition to lower council rates, no doubt the government will be keen to see as fewer councils as possible dodge the cap. Councils can argue the cap is unrealistic and will result in fewer council services, but no council can ignore the political ramifications of trying to avoid the cap given council elections are being held in October and rates are always a dominant issue on the minds of ratepayers. The Phillip Island community in particular already feels overlooked by council, with perceptions the Island is just a cash cow for council with too few services in return. The feeling in Inverloch is similar, especially on the back of the dog beach debacle, the delay in the construction of the footpath to the surf beach and the Surf Parade chicanes controversy. To allow rates to remain at existing levels would be political madness and also unfair on ratepayers who were given a promise by the State Government and yet face it being broken by local government. At the same time, the community should prepare for going without services if the financial reality of rate capping means some services will no longer be affordable. But that could be a good thing, with the onus then on council to get back to basics. Who knows, but the introduction of rate capping could benefit councils too as they will have a stronger case to argue for funds to match the extra responsibilities State and Federal governments so often ask them to do, without providing the dollars needed.

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sign the Secrecy Act. However, the offer of community management, even if five years late, is what the community has long sort. Mr Parker kept working with the Gippsland community to restore the Long Jetty after 2010, continuing even when he was gravely ill. With him the community developed a plan for the staged opening of the Long Jetty; first to the slipway shed, as had been done when the jetty was first built in 1938. Then, into the future, the plan was to generate funds from jetty entry fees and sponsorship for its ongoing restoration and maintenance. Mr Parker’s shared vision was for apprenticeships and ongoing work funded by jetty entry fees and sponsorship. A council business plan estimated 80,000 people would use the jetty annually. Small entry fees would easily raise sufficient funds for its maintenance. Its wooden restoration for pedestrians and an ambulance was quoted by the principle engineer of Marine and Civil in 2011 as $3.3 million. Peter Ryan, who became Deputy Premier, went to the 2010 election with this quote and promise of restoration and was resoundingly re-elected. However, Gippsland Ports has used money designated to restore the jetty to ‘build the case’ through consultants reports to make it concrete and act like ‘two legged termites’, forever spending restoration funds pulling bits of it. This is despite heritage listing

by the National Trust. In 2011 Peter Ryan raised another $2 million. We now have $5 million set aside which is easily enough to get started with the first stage which could be completed and insured in months. This funding can then be built on with sponsorship and jetty fees, and underwater cameras and large screens could provide a budget underwater observatory. Toilets and shelter would attract more visitors and more income for the Long Jetty’s restoration and maintenance, while generating tourism for local businesses. One mention on ABC’s Australia All Over generated more than a thousand responses nationally on its Facebook site, proving the national value Australia’s third largest wooden jetty. The National Trust and the Gippsland Trades and Labor Council can support community management for the ‘John Parker Plan’ and have the project management capacity and experience to better use $5 million restore and manage the jetty to maximise it value to employment, training and tourism. Bob McDonald, Yanakie.

Attention Hawks fans KEEP a lid on it Hawks fans. With on field success and membership increases, Hawthorn risks becoming the Collingwood of the 21st century. Steve Finlay, Leongatha.

The seminars, presented by Family Drug Help, will give families strategies and resources to overcome addiction in the household. “We are a government funded organisation dedicated to running educational programs across the state for families affected by ice,” Family Drug Help project leader Angela Ireland said. “Because of the nature of the drug, ice impacts on the whole community.” The BreakThrough seminars approach drug addiction and the impact it has on the entire household, with family support seminars focused on assisting not just the user, but the parents, siblings and other

family members also. “Often families feel shame, guilt or worry when drugs impact on the household,” Ms Ireland said. “One thing that keeps drug addiction going is that people do not do anything to stop it.” Leongatha will be the first regional town to host a BreakThrough seminar after the Family Drug Help service identified a need for family support in the region. “Siblings are often the worst impacted in many scenarios. They feel they cannot talk to their parents about problems due to the stress and strain of having a drug addict in the house,” Ms Ireland said. “Some siblings take up drug use too so as to get attention.” BreakThrough seminars explore different aspects of the household and acknowledge the need for family support. “We work to arm people with strategies to manage drug addic-

Council, live within means

LAST Thursday our community told Bass Coast councillors, in very clear language, that we are opposed to any attempt by them to increase rates by more than the declared Fair Go rate cap of 2.5 per cent. Around 60 community members attended the workshops held in Wonthaggi, and the overwhelming message to council is that it needs to start living within ratepayers’ means. Attempting to encourage attendance at the workshops, Bass Coast mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale has been reported as saying, “We need creative, lateral minds in our shire to think about alternative revenue streams we can enthusiastically explore.” So it appears that, despite this council having a CEO and handful of executives that cost us well over $2 million a year, and despite all the money expended by this council on consultants, other than slugging ratepayers with excessive rate increases this council is devoid of ideas for other revenue streams! Perhaps councilors didn’t get the message from their expensive consultant managed “You Talk, Council Listens” sessions last April. Well surely they must have got it now, from no less than their own general manager of governance, organisation development and communications, Mark Brady. After facilitating the two gruelling workshops, a weary Mr Brady told those present he gets it, that the community expects council to restrict itself to the 2.5 per cent cap and to not seek any variation,

and that he will report this back to councillors. This week’s Cowes workshops are sure to repeat this message to council. Councillors, do you get it yet? Kevin Griffin, Inverloch.

Park losses unnecessary

I WOULD like to add my views as customer who spends time and money with my family in South Gippsland at Yanakie Caravan Park. We shop in Leongatha and Foster regularly. Since May 30, 2015, another 55 customers have vacated the Yanakie Caravan Park. That would be a massive loss of income around $176,000 at the old rate or around $209,000 at the new rate for 12 month permit customers. Why then have the Surf Coast Shire Council run caravan parks lost no annual customers? It could just be they didn’t apply the new government guidelines when the minister has stated these are just guidelines and do not have to be applied to existing customers. The Surf Coast council run caravan parks have lost no annual customers and two of the South Gippsland Shire Council run caravan parks are bleeding cash. Why? Because Surf Coast’s old on-site customers are exempt from new crazy compliance measures like suddenly needing an A-bar fitted to an old van that has been on site over a decade. Peter Nelson, Selby.

VOXPOP! VOX

What are you most looking forward to this year at school?

“I look forward to making stuff like boxes and pictures with my friends.” Jonathon Hosking, Prep, Leongatha Primary School.

“I cannot wait to learn how to read. My favourite books are about sharks.” Taolin McNeil, Prep, Chairo Christian School.

Families to face ice problem LEONGATHA will host seminars aimed at assisting local families affected by ice on Monday, February 8 and Tuesday, February 9.

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tion in a realistic and fundamentally natural way rather than responding with alarm bells,” Ms Ireland said. “Sometimes family members try to help people with addiction however particular behaviours can calm a situation while others can make it worse.” Family Drug Help offers online sibling support programs, a family drug helpline and referral to drug and alcohol resources. Divided into four modules, the seminars will help audiences to identify the consequences of drug use, understand the impacts of drug use on mental health, recognise and respond to challenging behaviours and identify professional and support services available. The BreakThrough seminars will be held at Leongatha Council Chambers from 6-8pm. Booking is essential. To reserve a place call 1300 660 068.

“I’m looking forward to my classes, especially biology. I also get to catch up with friends.” Tayla Kidd, Year 12, Leongatha Secondary College.

“I am looking forward to being a leader within the school. I have two buddies in Prep and I like the responsibility.” Chelsea Elliott, Year 6, Tarwin Valley Primary School.

Mayor’s message Cr Robert Newton

IT was an honour to attend a number of Australia Day celebrations where our strong community spirit was in full swing. It’s the perfect occasion to take a moment to stop, ponder and be grateful for what we have and to those who got us here. Every year I am overwhelmed by the commitment of volunteer committees who organise these events to ensure their respective communities are involved and celebrated. We welcomed 13 new Australian citizens on this special day including four from Leongatha, three from Foster and two each from Mirboo North, Sandy Point and Korumburra. What a buzz for them to be offi-

cially naturalised on Australia Day itself. I am sure it will be a memory that will stick with them forever. The unveiling of the Leongatha RSL’s Place of Reflection was timed perfectly to coincide with what seems like a proud, patriotic month. Opened on Sunday, the new Anzac memorial is situated at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve at the entrance to the Anzac Avenue of Honour. Over the past few years, the Leongatha RSL has been researching names of service men and women who enlisted in the Leongatha area during the Great War 1914-1918. One of those was my own father and it was a true privilege to be there for the unveiling. Plaques of the 337 names are displayed within a rotunda near the Pioneer Gates and I encourage everyone to visit this inspiring monu-

ment. The restored and refurbished Anzac Room at Coal Creek, Korumburra, was also officially opened during Australia Day celebrations and is a feature of the park’s Anzac Tour. The room is now dedicated to the 1914-1918 conflict and the impact it had on this area. It’s a credit to the park’s staff and volunteers, and shows council’s commitment to forever being thankful and proud of our service men and women. A warm welcome to Tasmanians Glenn and Kerry Smith, who are the new corps officers at Leongatha Salvation Army. The couple took over from Martyn and Heather Scrimshaw who proudly served our region for 12 years. Glenn and Kerry are in charge of the church and will serve as chaplains for Salvo Care Eastern.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - PAGE 13

Trees theft outrages council SIX native grass trees were stolen from McIndoe Park in Leongatha two weeks ago. The sensitive, slow growing trees were planted in 2013 as part of South Gippsland Shire Council’s beautification works in the area and had only just started to get established. Staff is extremely disappointed, having spent many hours watering and mulching the trees, estimated to cost $3000. Council’s parks and gardens coordinator Steve Missen said the theft was a selfish act. “The people responsible for this have stolen from each one of us as ratepayers,”

he explained. “The sad thing is the likelihood of them surviving having been moved is very low if at all.” The grass trees (Xanthorrhoea australis) have a very shallow root system which means these do not easily tolerate major disturbances. Cultivation of the species is also difficult as its slow growth rate means many years of care are required before the plant is mature. At this point, council will not be replacing the grass trees. Anyone with information as to the whereabouts of the trees is encouraged to contact council on 5662 9200.

Aussies all the way: Sharen Ashby (right) of Inverloch with granddaughter Jessica Fletcher of Langwarrin dressed to celebrate Australia Day at Inverloch. Read more on page 20.

NBN for Wonthaggi and Mirboo North CONSTRUCTION on the National Broadband Network will begin in Wonthaggi and Mirboo North during March. McMillan MP Russell Broadbent said it was an important milestone for the area, with greater certainty for homes as businesses as they prepare for superfast broadband. “The message for residents in these towns is clear – superfast broadband is on its way,” he said. Final network designs are now complete meaning in coming weeks, NBN Co subcontractors will be seen in the streets, laying out fibre and building cabinets to house the electronics needed to supply superfast broadband. The announcement is part of the government’s ongoing reform of the

Nurturing effort: South Gippsland Shire Council staff maintain the grass trees before they were stolen from Leongatha’s McIndoe Park.

NBN project, to ensure superfast broadband can be rolled quickly, more cost effectively and with minimal inconvenience to households. Speeds on the new network will easily support high definition streaming on multiple devices at once. Mr Broadbent said the NBN project would provide relief for the region, which in some areas has poor broadband infrastructure. “We have taken the steps to get this project on track after so many years of misinformation and frustration,” he said. “The NBN will truly revolutionise the way people connect in their homes and businesses. It is vitally important the region doesn’t waste another decade years waiting for gold plated broadband upgrades.”

Once construction is complete, connecting end-users is simple. Households just need a new modem gateway to plug in to the superfast speeds. Total connections to the NBN’s various networks, including the fixed line and wireless networks and the interim satellite service now stand at over 700,000. And earlier this year NBN Co released an updated national rollout plan indicating by September 2018 threequarters of all homes and businesses across Australia will be able to connect to the NBN or have construction underway in their neighbourhoods. The NBN will continue to update its online maps to inform residents when the network will be ready for service. Households and businesses can also register their details at www.nbnco.com. au to be provided with future updates.

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High and lows for Roughy HOT on the heels of his marriage to Sarah Dunn at Ripponlea in Melbourne on Saturday comes news, Hawthorn footballer Jarryd Roughead will miss at least half the 2016 AFL season with a knee injury. Wedding day: looking stunning in her Kyha designed ivory gown, Sarah Dunn and new husband Jarryd Roughead walk past family and friends. Photo taken from Instagram.

Proud day: Jarryd Roughead is pictured with his mum Sherrill along with best man and groomsmen at the wedding.

Many of Jarryd’s family from Leongatha, friends and Hawthorn teammates gathered for the wedding at 4pm in the gardens of Ripponlea where Sarah and Jarryd, formerly of Leongatha, were married by civil celebrant Sally Hughes. The groom and groomsman, including Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin, wore black tie while the bride wore a custom-made classic curve hugging ivory gown by designer Kyha. Other guests included model Jacinta Campbell. Roughead received the disappointing news he will need surgery just a day after his wedding. Currently the couple are on their honeymoon. Roughead, a key to Hawthorn’s success in winning the last three premierships, will have reconstructive surgery to fix a posterior cruciate problem that has troubled him in the past but worsened since Christmas. Club football manager Chris Fagan said the four time premiership winner and Coleman medallist has had the PCL injury for a long time but in the past month had struggled with the injury. “For some unknown reason the knee has got

sore just lately and not recovering when we have given him a rest,” Fagan said. Roughead missed two games last season to remove a melanoma on his bottom lip. The Hawks’ forward-

line will need to be reworked in the light of Roughead’s setback with Jack Gunston, Paul Puopolo, Luke Breust, Matt Spangher and the emerging Tim O’Brien and James Sicily likely to step up.

What a day: Evonne Margiannis and Jarryd’s brother Cameron Roughead soak up the atmosphere. Photo taken from Instagram.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - PAGE 15

School bells ring for 2016

Leongatha preps fit in NEW prep students at Leongatha Primary School settled into their new classrooms immediately when they started on Thursday.

Prep coordinator Dot Coglan said the year level of 92 students had a number of transition days to help them start school. “The preps already had three transition days so their first morning was a breeze,” Ms Coglan said. “There were no tears and everyone was really happy.” Principal Rob Higgins said the relocation of the administration building was a success. “Our office is now adjoining the Leongatha Secondary College office,” Mr Higgins said. “It brings us back all into one area rather than us being isolated as we were. While we are two separate schools, we do want to offer a smooth journey from Prep to Year 12. “The students are now interacting more with secondary school teachers and it should make the transition more comfortable for our students going into high school.”

Leongatha Primary School will this year focus on literacy, in particular reading, with every individual student encouraged to read for fun and purpose. Students across the school will also be exploring new ways of learning this year through a new partnership with Adobe. “Leongatha Primary School is representing Victoria with the Adobe iEarn program where students in Grade Six will be collaborating on a water resources project with other students from across the globe,” Mr Higgins said. The project harnesses new technology for students to communicate and conduct research with schools in Tunisia, USA, Taiwan, Iran and Uganda. The project will run for the first two terms and will collaborate into wider research which will be given to the United Nations and Foreign Affairs. “It is an amazing opportunity for our students to communicate and compare perspectives with students overseas. There are many wonderful projects being done with Adobe and we look forward to seeing what it brings,” Mr Higgins said.

Smiles for days: from left, Tayah and Molly got creative during their first day in Prep at Leongatha Primary School on Thursday.

New year starts with ease MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College students came ready to learn as term one commenced on Friday morning. Year 7 coordinator Richard Muranty said the 113 new students had no trouble settling into their new classes at the Leongatha campus. “Most students had transition days through our orientation last

year and even when they were back in Grade 5,” Mr Muranty said. “We are working to build relationships with students before they start attending school here so the move to secondary school is as smooth as possible. Right now they already know what classes they are in and have experienced the campus.” Principal David Leslie said the new students appear to be wonderful. “We had a fantastic start to the

year on Friday and everything went off without a hitch,” he said. “Our new reception building is almost complete and the new space is wonderful and welcoming to all of our new students.” The new group started its study with the rest of the school. This year Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College will have 79 Year 12s working hard to achieve top marks in their exams.

Preps play: from left, Hannah, Ruben and Joel enjoyed spending lunchtime on the playground during their first day at Chairo Christian School on Wednesday.

Chairo good to go THIRTEEN new preps joined the ranks of Chairo Christian School students as classes returned to the Leongatha school on Thursday. The group, slightly larger than last year, came in early on Wednesday to prepare for the school year without the rest of the students. Acting principal Anthony Collier said the early start gave students an opportunity to get to know new Prep and Grade 1 teacher Wendy Fourie. “Mrs Fourie used to be a kindergarten teacher and she is our newest addition to the Chairo staff. We also have Elsje Bracken teaching grades 4 and 5 and Caroline Townsend will be teaching French,”

Mr Collier said. In his first term as acting principal, Mr Collier said the school hopes to focus on community service this year. “We want to get our students out and into the community and we want them to think about what roles they can play in serving the community,” he said. “We are all about learning and progressing and this year we will start teaching more agricultural studies. We have a tank filled with trout and students will learn how to grow them to be big enough to eat. It is pretty cool.” The new students will learn to make new friends with those up to Year 10 currently studying at the Leongatha campus.

Come together: back, from left, Richard Muranty and college principal David Leslie with new Year 7s, middle, from right, Hanna Watson, Ethan Lamers, Tom Crocker, Olivia Warren, and front, from left, Lucy Phipps, Ethan Dixon and Amy Piasente at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College.

Big year ahead at LSC LEONGATHA Secondary College students came together for a new year of school last Thursday. An enormous group of 114 Year 7 students from across the region started, while 78 Year 12s focus on the home stretch of their studies. The new year will also provide new beginnings to the college, with the old east wing buildings now completely demolished and new plans underway to build in the now vacant space. “We have a committee of staff members, students and parents planning the redevelopment of the demoli-

tion site. Our senior locker shed has been built and the basketball court is almost complete,” principal Wayne Chester said. “The new space will include a large undercover area for students to shelter under during recess and lunch times, seating gardens and a sports field.” The Leongatha school is also focused on the development of students and teachers this year. “All staff will be involved in a professional development program to improve the teaching and learning at LSC. We will be working on areas such as providing feedback for students and understanding the impact of our teaching,” Mr Chester said.

Hitting the books: from left, Taylah Clark, Tayla Kidd and Tilly Johnson knuckled down on Thursday as they started Year 12 at Leongatha Secondary College.

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School bells ring for 2016

College strives for more SOUTH Gippsland Secondary College is kicking off on another exciting and adventure packed year under principal Matt McPhee. With an ever expanding cohort of 290 students, the college hopes to emulate the feats of an immensely successful 2015.

On top: this year’s student leaders at South Gippsland Secondary College are, from left Mariah Lawrence, Karli Figert-Baxter and Sharni Cripps with principal Matt McPhee.

Twenty seven staff will continue to provide a terrific selection of subjects for their students. New non-teaching student welfare coordinator Nicole Thurlow has been employed to give students better coverage and more access to support when needed.

Staff will be working on implementing new Victorian curriculum standards throughout the year, introduced across the state in 2016. The college finished 2015 with fantastic results across all year levels, including 56 per cent of Year 12 students entering tertiary study, nearly all with first choices, which was a wonderful result. A new roof for the administration building will be completed in the coming months. The new trade training buildings are now completed and ready for use, as is the new asphalt road leading to buildings. Mr McPhee said 2016 is a school review year. “We will analyse data and write a new four year school strategic plan. Our

focus will be on lifting student aspirations and building excellence in teaching and learning, in line with new education state initiatives,” he said. Term one highlights include athletics and swimming carnivals, Year 7 camp and Year 9 three day hikes at Wilsons Promontory and Pink Stumps Day to raise money for McGrath Foundation Breast Cancer research. Year 10 student Zavier Evans has been selected to attend the Mathematical Association of Victoria’s maths camp for mathematically gifted rural students. Student leaders for 2015 are Sharni Cripps, Mariah Lawrence and Karli Figert-Baxter.

Birthday party takes shape LEARNING at Korumburra Primary School is underway for 380 students, including 40 preps.

New friends: from left, Daniel Johnson, Matilda Passarin, Stacey Jans and Alena Cousins will be working together as buddies at Tarwin Valley Primary School this year.

The school has three new teachers on deck this year with James Tan from Leongatha teaching Mandarin at the schools in the Karmai learning alliance, Nick Besley is the new Grade 6 teacher, and Tanya Jackson will teach music. Planning has begun for this year’s 125th school anniversary celebrations which are planned as

something special but fitting. Celebrations are yet to be finalised but are likely to take place early in term two and will include students dressed in old fashioned costumes, a bush dance with local band Beggs 2 Differ and a sausage. An enclosure has been built at the entrance to the seniors’ building and old railway sleepers around the quadrangle have been replaced with new decking. There will be an emphasis on writing in classrooms across the school this year.

Students will take part in the Take Home Talk project to encourage them to talk to people about a topic that will be part of their preparation for a classroom talk. Korumburra Primary School students from Grade 4 onwards lease their laptops computers from the school. Possession of a laptop is not compulsory and school principal Nathan Pirouet said the school can help families who want their children to have a computer at school but are unable to afford it.

Lifelong buddies Purple pride return to class

TARWIN Valley Primary School students returned to school on Friday to commence first term of the year. The new group of preps joined the school and transitioned with ease with the help of their senior buddies. The class of 18 matched last year’s enrolments as the Meeniyan school continues to achieve success. Principal Brett Smith said the students had a smooth start to the term with Grade 6 children stepping up in the school. “The older students have been given leadership roles and each of them has been paired with a buddy in prep,” Mr Smith said. “It is their job to make their buddy feel welcome and show them around the

school while being a role model to the younger students.” Grade 6 student Daniel Johnson relished the opportunity to take part in the program. “It is a good chance for me to be a role model to younger students and we have new opportunities to do that in this year level,” he said. Classmate Alena Cousins agreed. “It feels good to be given the responsibility of being a buddy this year,” she said. The students will be focusing on many projects this semester with a focus on literacy across the school. “We really want our students to enjoy reading and to progress in their skills,” Mr Smith said.

MIRBOO North Secondary College students banded together in their purple glory to commence a new school year last Thursday.

Principal Karen Lanyon said the school got off to a tremendous start. “We have 53 Year 7s this year which is continuing on the upward trend of class sizes entering our school,” she said.

With a new range of projects sure to keep students busy, the secondary college is looking forward to partnerships with Murray Goulburn. “We have a large business project with Murray Goulburn which will grow and develop, with students liaising with personnel from the company on subjects relating to the dairy industry,” Ms Lanyon said. “We also have a real

focus on using digital technology to support learning and our staff are using a comprehensive professional development program to work with students.” Mirboo North Secondary College also welcomed new assistant principal Scott Moorhouse who will

join the school after transferring from Lowanna College in Moe. “Mr Moorhouse has a wealth of knowledge, skills and experiences and we are looking forward to him sharing those here at Mirboo North Secondary College,” Ms Lanyon said.

New faces at Bright future for Tarwin Lower

St Laurence’s

L E O N G AT H A’ S Saint Laurence O’Toole Primary School students returned ready to take on a new year of study last Thursday.

The 221 students came together with 25 staff who will now be organised by new principal Kate Dooly.

Ms Dooly commenced her role as head of the school this year, having previously worked as acting principal at St Joseph’s Primary at Korumburra. “I have appreciated the extremely warm welcome from the school community and I look forward to getting to know the Leongatha community in the

future,” Mr Dooly said. “It is a renewal year for us at St Laurence’s so we will be building a four year plan. We will go through processes to identify the critical challenges within the school and plan upcoming projects.” The campus welcomed 28 new Prep students on Thursday.

TWO new teachers will join the ranks at Tarwin Lower Primary School this year. Freya Carbone will take grades Prep, 1 and 2, replacing Stephanie McDonald who has moved to Melbourne. Lindsay Bovill is taking grades 5 and 6, while acting principal Jenni Cox will teach grades 3 and 4.

The school welcomed six new preps last week, and a total of 43 children, including 12 Grade 6 students. The school will focus on health and physical education, starting with free swimming lessons for all students this term. Health lessons will also include gardening in the vegetable garden and cooking in the school kitchen.

New face: Scott Moorhouse has taken on the role of assistant principal at Mirboo North Secondary College.

• More schools coverage in next week’s Star.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - PAGE 17

School bells ring for 2016 Enrolments boom at Inverloch INVERLOCH Primary School has the biggest enrolment in its history this year, with 404 students this year. The school has cracked the magical number of 401 students that qualifies it for an extra portable building. Principal Wendy Caple was on the phone to the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development last Thursday morning in a bid to secure an additional room. She is hoping for a double portable that would cater for Spanish classes. “More people are moving to the area. We have 20 new students to the school and that is not including the Preps,” Mrs Caple said.

The school welcomed 57 Preps this year, as well as new staff: Grades 5/6 teacher Rhonda Mackie; physical education teacher Lewis Rankin; Grades 3/4 teacher Geoff Tyson; and Emily Smith, who is undertaking an internship as part of her university studies. Grade 6 students are looking forward to surfing, interschool swimming is coming up and Grades 3/4 students will take part in athletics. The school has advertised for teachers’ aides to assist with classroom literacy. New families were welcomed with a morning tea last Thursday and the school has Parent Link volunteers – parents who help new families feel part of the school.

Kongwak Primary School, an annexe of Inverloch PS, welcomed 24 students for the 2016 year, including three Preps. Teachers Anna Wilson and Gab Patterson are taking junior and senior classes, and additional teachers will provide physical education, Spanish and Mobile Area Resource Centre library classes. “Kongwak is going really well with great parental support after last year, when we thought it would go down to one teacher,” Mrs Caple said. “It has one teacher to 12 students, which is wonderful, and there is a real family feel because they all play with each other. There are a lot of inter-age activities.”

Adventurous four: new Preps at Inverloch Primary School found fun on the playground last Thursday. From left, Isabel, Evie, Lila and Sadie.

Wonthaggi college thrives WITH student numbers continuing to swell, Wonthaggi Secondary College (WSC) hopes to see progress towards an education precinct in 2016.

New staff welcomed: new teachers and staff at Newhaven College this year, front, from left, Karen Baker, Year 8 teacher; Kate Johnson, chaplain; and Elissa Davidson, Year 7 coordinator. Back, from left Megan Thompson, head of English; Josh Frederick, Grade 1 teacher; Donna Stone, finance and administration officer; Matthew Logan, Year 11 teacher; and Richard Sallows, business manager. The new staff were welcomed at the traditional get together evening at the Phillip Island Winery last Wednesday. Principal Gea Lovell was joined by the vice principal and other senior staff, school board chair Greg Price, other board members, staff and guests to celebrate the new school year.

A total of 1270 students are now divided between the McBride and Dudley campuses – 200 of whom are Year 12 students and 250 are new Year 7 students. “Unfortunately we still have no new upgrades but we remain hopeful,” McBride campus principal Darren Parker said. “We will continue to seek upgrades to provide our students with a nice, modern facility to learn in.” WSC has plenty in store for the students in the upcoming year, beginning with the new up to date school uniforms. The school has thrown away the old burgundy polo shirts, with white or navy blue polo shirts now representing the school’s colours. The school has also introduced new windcheaters and charcoal shorts. “The new uniform looks terrific.

Modernising the school uniform is the product of a lot of hard work over the recent years,” Mr Parker said. Six new staff and returning staff members have joined the teaching panel at both campuses to help enrich the education at the school. The Year 12 students embarked on their final year of school last Thursday and will be looking for pathways to help reach their goals next year. A tertiary camp will be held soon, which will give the students an exclusive insight into a selection of universities they may attend in the future. After the success of Peter Pan and Cinderella over recent years, WSC will be putting on another whole school production; this year’s awe inspiring show will be A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Annual events will be held as usual, including the house athletics, drama performances, Tournament of the Minds, Human Powered Vehicles, and the house swimming carnival.

Record enrolments for Newhaven College TWO classes of new preps and eight new staff were welcomed to Newhaven College on Friday. The school now accommodates a record 930 students.

Four Year 7 classes have started their secondary schooling and 91 Year 12

students embarked on their final year of VCE study. The new staff members this year include Richard Sallows, business operations manager; Fiona Smart, returning to Newhaven to teach Prep; Megan Thompson, head of English; Matthew Logan, humanities and English; Elissa Davidson, Year 7 coordinator; Josh Frederick,

Grade 1; Karen Baker, music; and Donna Stone, finance and administrative services. Throughout 2016 Newhaven will continue to develop the Phillip Island Road Campus in line with the college’s masterplan so all students will relocate to this site at the beginning of 2018, if not sooner. Planning for the new

New students: 60 new students were welcomed to the Newhaven College Junior School with the traditional welcome handshake from Junior School captains and vice-captains. The school leaders, back, from left Heidi Driscoll, Amelia White, Max Arceo and Archer Herbert, make new Preps Bede Prideaux, Charlise Price and Harvey Leary feel welcome on their first day.

science/arts/technology wing and Senior School (Years 10-12) is well underway, with construction scheduled to commence in the second half of the year. The college’s Trade Skills Centre achieved Registered Training Organisation (RTO) accreditation in 2015 and this year VIC Certificate II in Building and Construction (Carpentry) Pre-apprenticeship will continue, growing from one class in 2015 to three classes in 2016. Continuous online reporting was introduced in 2015 and will further enhance communications and reporting for college families and students in 2016, and a new college website will be launched mid-year. The college is currently enrolling for 2017, with limited places still available in some primary and secondary year levels, and also in some Trade Skills Centre courses in 2016. Please contact Belinda Manning on 5956 7505 (option 1) or visit www. newhavencol.vic.edu.au for more information.

Final year: from left, Sam Watson, Jasmine Wilson, Logan Brann, Jasmine Chambers, Adam Busana and Louise Parkes look forward to a positive Year 12 experience at Wonthaggi Secondary College in 2016.

St Joseph’s looks to future GREATER access to technology will be provided at St Joseph’s Primary School, Wonthaggi, in 2016.

Students will have increased access to information technology devices including shared classroom iPads. The school welcomed 40 new Preps on Monday, February 1, as well as four new staff – a new physical education teacher, a Grade 5/6 classroom teacher and two Grade 1 /2 classroom teachers. There are plenty of activities for them to look forward to in term one with house athletics, district swimming and life education events just around the corner.

The school’s Catholic identity will continue to be celebrated with sacramental programs scheduled in the curriculum as well, including Ash Wednesday Mass. Catholic Education Week is also coming up – a unique aspect to the school’s education policy. “Catholic Education Week provides us with an opportunity to continue our rich tradition,” principal Ronan O’Mahony said. He took over the principal’s post midway through 2015 and will retain the position throughout 2016. “My experience has been really positive and the transition was well received by parents and students,” he said.

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Proud to be an Aussie Leongatha shares Aussie spirit A FANTASTIC crowd turned out for Leongatha and district’s Australia Day celebrations last Tuesday.

The weather offered blue skies at McIndoe Park and MC Leonie McCluskey was thrilled with the result of the event.

“It was wonderful to have 13 new citizens and their family and friends come along for the morning and you couldn’t ask for better weather,” she said. The new citizens hailed from Vietnam, China, India, Denmark and the UK, and now reside in Leongatha, Foster, Mirboo North, Ko-

rumburra and Sandy Point. As well as the heart warming citizenship ceremony, the crowd was enthralled by a moving speech from Australia Day ambassador, Leongatha Football Club coach Beau Vernon, and some classic Australia tunes by the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band, featuring

talented local singer Janie Gordon. “Beau certainly drew in a crowd and it was terrific to have Janie Gordon and the band work so well together to provide quality entertainment,” Ms McCluskey said. South Gippsland Shire Council’s Australia Day award winners were ac-

Welcome: from left, Abbie Tapsell, Joshua Bradbury (not a new citizen), Lewis Bradbury, Wendy Bradbury, Sabu Augustine, Etta Stewart and Sally Watt were involved in the Australia Day citizenship ceremony in Leongatha.

True blue: from left, Leongatha’s Sienna, Nathan and Josh Hunt were prepped to spread some Australia Day cheer at Leongatha’s McIndoe Park with their Australian flags.

knowledged for their tremendous work within the community, and certificates were presented. The winners of the Leongatha window competition for Australia Day in-

cluded the outright winner Lulu Cafe and runners-up, Serafinos Pizzeria and Bendigo Bank. Following the official proceedings, St Peter’s Anglican Church provided fun

activities for the children including a jumping castle, face painting and games. A sausage sizzle breakfast was also held, provided generously by the Leongatha community groups.

Ceremony: from left, Ngoc Ly, Dean Huynh, Binh Nguyen, Hannah McFadden, Maria Hilligso Chadwick and Bai Xu were given their citizenship certificates and congratulated by South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Bob Newton at McIndoe Park, Leongatha, on Australia Day. Ida and Oskar Hilligso Chadwick (front) supported their mother Maria.

Australia Day pride: from left, Leongatha scouts and venturers David Williams, Janet Williams, John Simpson, Chloe Simpson and Billy Simpson were thrilled to celebrate Australia Day at McIndoe Park, Leongatha, and to hear the 19th Gippsland Scouts Corroboree won the Event of the Year award.

Wonderful music: from left, filling Leongatha’s McIndoe Park with some Australian favourites were local singer Janie Gordon and members of the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band, Ralph Christensen, Doug Appleton, Judy Stampton and Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks.

Meeniyan celebrates community and country FAMILY and friends gathered at Meeniyan Town Hall to celebrate Australia Day on Tuesday, January 26.

Catherine Waldron, Meeniyan’s 2015 Australia Day Citizen of the Year nominee in South Gippsland

Shire Council’s awards, hosted the proceedings with local community organisations, schools and volunteer groups in attendance. “There are so many people who contribute to the Australian spirit on a daily basis,” Tarwin Valley Primary School principal Brett Smith said at the beginning of the ceremony.

“Today is an opportunity to celebrate Australia Day your way and celebrate what is great about our country.” Barrister, lecturer and Australia Day ambassador William Lye spoke to the crowds about the importance of community. “Meeniyan really is the Legendairy capital of Gippsland. There is a great

spirit in this town and it is my great privilege to be here,” Mr Lye said. “It is great to see celebrations like these bring together the heart and soul of the community.” Citizen of the Year nominee Richard Powell spoke of his experiences volunteering in Meeniyan since his arrival in 2000.

Aussies celebrated: from left, Australia Day ambassador William Lye, Youth Community Contribution nominee Gemma Martin, 2015 Citizen of the Year nominee Catherine Waldron, Country Women’s Association Gippsland Hills president Heather Scott and Citizen of the Year nominee Richard Powell at Meeniyan’s Australia Day celebrations.

“We have seen so many volunteers work in the area to make a difference to the lives of rural citizens,” he said. “I wish to thank the Meeniyan Progress Association for nominating me for Citizen of the Year.” Youth Community Contribution nominee Gemma Martin spoke of her fundraising efforts for the Leukaemia Foundation for which she helped raised $7000 last year. “It was such a privilege to

connect to the broader community and raise funds for cancer research,” she said. Ms Martin hopes to inspire other youths to partake in volunteer activities within the community. “I feel it is my responsibility to give back to the community groups who have given me so much,” she said. Heather Scott spoke on behalf of the Gippsland Hills Country Women’s Association for the group’s

nomination of Event of the Year for its 61st exhibition. “I attended the first Gippsland Hills exhibition when I was one year old so it was fantastic to organise it last year. Meeniyan will hold the exhibition again this year following last year’s success,” Ms Scott said. Acoustic Kitchen provided live entertainment, while Meeniyan and Stony Creek CFA put on a barbecue breakfast for all guests.

Barbeque heroes: from left, Colin Young and Peter Graham of Meeniyan and Stony Creek CFA put on a big breakfast for locals at Meeniyan Town Hall on Australia Day.

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Proud to be an Aussie Towns unite for big day KORUMBURRA and Bena residents gathered together at Bena Hall for a morning of patriotic celebrations on Australia Day.

The Brennar Family Band entertained the audience with a set of traditional Australian songs including Click Go the Shears and

Slim Dusty’s Redback on the Toilet Seat. “Korumburra Lions Club put on a fantastic breakfast and the Bena Hall committee flipped pancakes at the complimentary breakfast before the performances,” Bena Hall committee member Maureen Benson said. “Scouts raised the flag

and we all joined in singing the national anthem before Noel Gregg took over as master of ceremonies.” Patrick Lanigan con-

cluded the ceremony with a rendition of I am Australian, joined by the audience who enthusiastically waved their flags.

Gwen Sanders donated floral arrangements of native banksia and wattle which lit up Bena Hall from top to bottom.

Citizens celebrate: from left, Laurie Gregg and Noel Gregg got into the patriotic cheer at Bena Hall on Australia Day.

Flying flag: South Gippsland Shire Councillor Kieran Kennedy addressed the crowd at Tarwin Lower’s Fishers Reserve on Australia Day. The community enjoyed a breakfast, flag raising ceremony and poetry.

Patriotic mates: from left, Terry Lay and Frank Hirst wore their best Australian gear at Bena Hall on Tuesday.

Scouts celebrate: from left, Blake Burn and Charlotte Amor showed their Aussie spirit at Bena Hall on Tuesday.

Dumbalk celebrates THE Dumbalk and district community and guests celebrated Australia Day with a relaxed evening barbecue sponsored by South Gippsland Shire Council.

Mayor Cr Bob Newton and his wife Marilyn attended the event at the appropriately decorated RSL Park in Dumbalk, and welcomed all. Richard Powell, who was nominated for council’s Citizen of the Year, spoke about the many roles and benefits of

volunteering in the community. He is a member of many organisations in Meeniyan, giving freely of his time and expertise in various fields. There were a variety of prizes including best Australian outfit, furthest travelled, and best plastic plate frisbee thrower. The Dumbalk and District Progress Association would like to thank council, Mr Powell, Doreen Thorpe for leading the Australian National Anthem and others who helped make the event a success.

CFA opens doors: guest speaker Julian Walker (left) told the Pound Creek gathering of his experiences travelling the world. He is pictured with, from left, Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale, Pound Creek CFA captain Peter Vanzuyden and CFA operations manager Mark Jones. Cr Crugnale joined the brigade on the day.

Pound Creek commemorates community By Brad Lester AUSTRALIA presents many opportunities to its residents; they just have to create and seize them.

That was the message delivered by Julian Walker, the guest speaker at the Australia Day service at Pound Creek CFA. “You have to take personal responsibility for your situation,” he said. The Pound Creek myotherapist spoke of his return to study at age 56

to retrain after working as a deputy principal in Melbourne, following a fascinating life. He spent his early years in Papua New Guinea with his family, before moving to Cockatoo near Pakenham and then to Darwin. “We lived near a mangrove swamp, catching fish, building cubby houses and exploring. Every family needs a mangrove swamp,” Mr Walker said. His school was multicultural, with Malays and Chineses all his mates. He later studied teaching and then travelled to North and South America, working

in summer camps and exploring, before eventually returning to Australia to Perth and later Melbourne. Australia Day is a highlight of Pound Creek’s social calendar, with the station transformed into a stage for the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band to play the National Anthem and traditional Australian songs. CFA family and friends join with others at the barbecue lunch to catch up and commemorate the tight knit community that is Pound Creek. The brigade will celebrate its 50th year this November.

Cheers, Australia: from left, having a ball at Dumbalk’s Australia Day function were Adrian Dekker from Holland, Joy Dyson of Dumbalk, Agnes Van Tiggelen of Dumbalk, Joy Bell of Boolarra, Gwen Helliwell of Dumbalk and Ron Bell of Boolarra.

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Proud to be an Aussie

Standout volunteers: Eric and Nola Thorpe of Wonthaggi were named Citizens of the Year at Wonthaggi’s Australia Day event.

Volunteers appreciated: the Rotary Club of Wonthaggi presented Community Service awards to Gwen and Ron Wiggins for their service to Bass.

Many interests: Diane and Alistair Stirton received a Community Service award from the Rotary Club of Wonthaggi.

First class: Valerie Foon and son Alan Foon represented Foons Photographics, Wonthaggi, winner of the Business Excellence Award at Wonthaggi’s Australia Day celebration.

Musical type: Craig Marinus, musical director of the Wonthaggi Citizens Band, won the Community Arts Award at Wonthaggi’s Australia Day event.

Wonthaggi pays tribute to volunteers By Brad Lester THE Rotary Club of Wonthaggi recognised citizens who have served the Bass Coast community, at Wonthaggi’s Australia Day celebration.

Citizens of the Year were Eric and Nola Thorpe, while Community Service awards were presented to Gwen and Ron Wiggins, and Diane and Alistair Stirton. Foons Photographics, Wonthaggi, received the Business Excellence Award and Craig Marinus was honoured with the Community Arts Award. The event was held at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre on Australia Day, with Australian songs performed superbly by Tom Green. Rotary Club president Heather Earle said Australia’s greatest asset was its people. “So it is very fitting on this day of great celebration and enjoyment we should take the time to acknowledge and thank those many people and organisations within our community who have contributed so well in making a real difference to the lives of others and to make this an even better community in which to live,” she said. Guest speaker Margaret Ritchie, from the

Wonthaggi Genealogy Group, spoke of her family link with the First Fleet and the challenges those men and women faced during the early settlement of the country. Top citizens Eric and Nola Thorpe have served the community in many roles. Mr Thorpe has been a member of Wonthaggi Woodcrafters for 24 years and is one of five life members. He and fellow woodcrafters have supported many individuals and community groups, including the Rotary Club of Wonthaggi. Mrs Thorpe volunteers at the Wonthaggi Library and was among the members to push for a new library. She is a member of the West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation’s Community Advisory Committee and a member of the Fine Film Centre. Mrs Thorpe is a founding member of Bass Coast Chorale, a member of the Committee for Birdlife Bass Coast and enjoys bird watching. She serves the Wonthaggi Historical Society for two days a week, cataloguing maps and newspapers, and assisting with the book collection. Gwen and Ron Wiggins have been known as the unofficial ‘mayor and mayoress’ of Bass. They have been involved with cricket, football, tennis, netball and looking after the Bass Recreation Reserve over several decades. The couple has also helped at the Kilcunda

Lobster Festival, the San Remo Channel Challenge, the Woolamai races, bingo at the Bass Reserve, planting trees and maintenance around the reserve, working in the canteen at the footy and at functions run by the Kilcunda-Bass Football Netball Club. Diane and Alistair Stirton returned to Mr Stirton’s home town of Wonthaggi when he retired from education. He served with the Wonthaggi Rovers Football Club as treasurer for several years and Mrs Stirton, while still working, took on the leadership of the Brownies and Guides Unit in Wonthaggi for many years. Mr Stirton also started his long involvement at the State Coal Mine as a tour guide for school groups. Now both of them are involved with the mine’s school and Junior Rangers programs, and Friends of The State Coal Mine. Mr Stirton is treasurer and Mrs Stirton looks after purchasing and stocking at the mine shop. Since retiring from teaching, Mrs Stirton has worked with refugees, teaching English as a home tutor and supporting tutors in the classroom. The couple also supports the Wonthaggi Historical Society. Business award recipients Foons Photographics has been around for more than 55 years and was awarded for good service, high standards, reliability, honesty and friendliness.

Jellie proud to call Australia home By Brad Lester JELLIE Wyckelsma still believes she and husband Gerard made the right decision moving to Australia from The Netherlands in 1958.

The guest speaker at Inverloch’s Australia Day service said her new home was still “The Lucky Country”. “Our country is a tolerant society where man and woman have equal rights and respect each other,” she said. “However respect doesn’t come for free. We should not forget that all of us have to keep on earning each other’s respect, whatever background our fellow Australians came from, or in which culture they were raised.” The Inverloch resident said The Netherlands was experiencing a housing shortage post World War Two and Australia was campaigning for skilled migrants from Europe. “The US had a quota system and a waiting list. South Africa with its apartheid had racial problems on the horizon. Canada had very long and severe winters, and New Zealand seemed a little small,” she said. Mr Wyckelsma had building experience and Mrs Wyckelsma a librarian, when as 23 year old newlyweds,

they embarked for Australia. They left The Netherlands and the day after arriving in Sydney, boarded a train for Melbourne. They soon found work as servants to a family. “I’m sure my friends and family back in Holland might have shaken their heads, but I’m sure my parents were also proud of me that I took on something so different from my upbringing and education,” Mrs Wyckelsma said. Mr Wyckelsma began working for a construction company in Heidelberg as the couple grappled with the culture shock, the Australian accent, the imperial systems of measurement and money, and traffic on the left. Mrs Wyckelsma later secured a role at the City of Brighton Public Library. “We are retired now and even now we maintain we did make the right decision to come here,” she said. “Of course in our hearts we still feel a little Dutch, and Gerard and I still converse in the privacy of our home in Dutch.” Mrs Wyckelsma was a highlight of the ceremony outside the Inverloch Community Hub, hosted by the Inverloch RSL, Bass Coast Shire Council, and Inverloch and District Lions Club. The Inverloch Folkies Band performed Australian songs, Lions cooked a barbecue and children enjoyed face painting.

Patriotic feel: the Inverloch Folkies Band played a selection of Aussie favourites at Inverloch’s Australia Day celebration. From left, Claire Duncan, Charlie Palfrey, Marie-Ellen Cantieni and Jenny McDonald. Inspirational journey: Inverloch RSL secretary Jan Millington (left) and guest speaker Jellie Wyckelsma, who spoke about her journey from The Netherlands to a new life in Australia.

The business was begun by Morris and Valerie Foon in the early 1960s, and now their sons Trevor and Alan continue the tradition. The business also provides photography to schools and kindergartens from Melbourne through to Orbost. The Foons continue to pursue their own love of photography and have received several awards for their photographic skills. Community Arts Award winner Craig Marinus is the current musical director of the Wonthaggi Citizens Band, having been involved with the group for more than 20 years. Under his leadership, the band has risen to be among the most successful competitive bands in Victoria. Mr Marinus has a terrific knowledge of music, is friendly and positive, has a great sense of humour and sets high standards. He mentors young musicians and as a brilliant performer, is also a member of the Victorian Brass Band, a hand-picked band of exceptional talent from across the state. Last year, he joined the Traralgon Brass Band, playing principal cornet, to perform across Europe. He had the honour of playing The Last Post and Reveille at many war memorials in France and Belgium, namely Villers-Bretoneux, Meningate and Fromelle.

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Proud to be an Aussie

Aussie breakfast: Kongwak Hall committee acting president Brian Brown, Ross Chapman, Graeme Brown, Beryl Brown, Chris Gow and Merle Axford were flying the flag at the community’s annual Australia Day breakfast at the Kongwak Hall on Tuesday, January 26.

War reflections at Aussie breakfast L E O N G AT H A’ S Tom Parsons shared his passion for Australia with the Kongwak community at the annual Australia Day breakfast on January 26, the occasion of his 93rd event celebration.

A packed hall at Kongwak gathered to celebrate Australia Day and enjoyed the delicious scrambled eggs and sausages, cereal juice and toast before Mr Parsons’ gave his enlightening address. Mr Parsons said he was schooled in Rochester and

Melbourne’s Wesley College for only one year, boarding. “I left boarding school, as that’s all Dad could afford in those times,” he said. At age 16 he started work at Myer and completed an 18 month training course. In that year, he said the then Prime Minister Robert Menzies announced Great Britain was at war with Germany and so was Australia. On September 5, 1940 he turned 18 and in November became a trooper in the 17th Light Horse Regiment and was made a truck driver. At 19, he left the Army and joined the RAAF as a rookie trainee and on November 13, 1941 trained as a pilot at Benalla in the old

Tiger Moths. “This was quite an experience: open cockpit, no brakes, no self-starter, no flaps on the wings except a small one on top and not much of anything else and very, very cold,” he said. He started training and flying Avro Ansons, a twin engine aircraft. Mr Parsons graduated as a sergeant pilot in June 1942 and was sent to England, where he was posted to an advanced flying unit to fly Air Speed Oxfords. He was then transferred to flying instructors school, a move he said was lucky as the rest were sent to operational training units and “most of them were killed

Proud Aussies: Kongwak Hall committee acting president Brian Brown, John Axford and Australia Day guest speaker Tom Parsons of Leongatha enjoyed the delicious breakfast served up by the hard working volunteers on Australia Day in Kongwak.

on operations soon after they went to their operational duties in bomber command”. From May 1943 until October 1944, Mr Parsons clocked up more than 1000 flights as an instructor and had 1114 flying hours in his logbook. After this, Mr Parsons flew a large twin engine bomber, a Wellington Mark 10 and a Mosquito, and was later involved in enemy flying raids, the first for Mr Parsons over Hamburg. He was then involved in firebombing Chemnitz, where the Germans were manufacturing guidance systems for the V2 rockets being fired on London, and involved in bombing Berlin and Kiel. On June 7, 1945 Mr Parsons was told his war was over and he was allowed to go home. After a long trip home by sea, he ended up at the MCG in Melbourne where the RAAF had established a depot and met up with, “my girl Dorothy and father and mother.” “I had been away for three years. I had not long turned 23 years of age and had flown a total of 1260 hours in different types of aircraft,” he said. “I guess the only conclusion we can draw from these old experiences is that war is a dreadful thing for everyone. May we all enjoy the life we have in this wonderful land.”

Aussie tradition: tucking into lamingtons at the Corner Inlet Australia Day celebration were, from left, Corner Inlet Citizen of the Year Sandy Bucello, South Gippsland Relay for Life representatives Kerry Cripps and Richard Jones, South Gippsland Shire Councillor Mohya Davies and relay representative Meg Edwards. The relay won the Corner Inlet Community Event Award and will be held at Fish Creek in March this year.

Lamingtons top off party PERFECT weather provided the backdrop for a great crowd at the Corner Inlet Australia Day celebration in Foster last Tuesday.

The Foster Historical Society started the day early with a giant garage sale, adding some brisk trading to its usual visitor numbers on the day. The Toora Lions Club allowed local couple John and Karen Barrie to raise funds for their forthcoming trip to Vietnam, to train and mentor staff in a Hanoi hospital. Children were kept entertained as they created flags that were displayed alongside community banners and flags. Relay for Life, Foster CWA, Foster Wool Group and Corner Inlet Libraries had displays. A ukulele band played two brackets of Aussie songs that were highly appreciated by the large crowd, and Damien Midwinter organised a quick game of cricket. The community enjoyed a tasty treat of Australia’s favourite cake, lamingtons. Foster Historical Society raised the flag while the band played and everyone sang the National Anthem, and then it was onto the local Corner Inlet awards. Sandy Bucello was named Citizen of the Year. Along with husband Joe, Mrs Bucello owned and operated the Foster Foodworks supermarket where she built a specific training room for retail staff. From this, Mrs Bucello developed an online training package for staff in grocery operations. She became a member of the Prom Country Aged Care Committee before taking on the president’s role to manage the $11

million, 60 bed facility upgrade. She led the formation of a community sub-committee that would go on to raise $2 million towards the project. While no longer president, Mrs Bucello remains on the committee. South Gippsland Relay for Life won the Corner Inlet Community Event Award. Fish Creek hosted the event for the first time and it raised more than $32,000 for the Cancer Council. Hundreds of people attended the 18 hour event at Terrill Park, which featured 22 teams of 334 walkers. Fish Creek is set to host the event for another two years before the baton is taken up by another South Gippsland community.

Young patriots: Jasmin and Maddie wave their flags in front of the flag competition at Corner Inlet’s Australia Day event at Foster.

Mirboo North praises helpers THE Mirboo North community celebrated Australia Day in beautiful Baromi Park – the heart of the town.

David Lewis was MC and guest speaker was Darryl Jones, a retired police officer who received the Victoria Police Valour Award, the Australian Federal Group Citation for Bravery, the American Helicopter Society Captain Kossler Award for Bravery, the Royal Life Saving Society Bravery Cross and a commendation for Brave Conduct. Some 150 people joined in the celebrations which acknowledged the achievements of citizens for 2015. Event of the Year was the Mirboo North Idol 10th Anniversary, a showcase of local

Driven young man: Mirboo North’s Youth Community Contribution Award went to Samuel McCarthy.

talent held at the Mirboo North Pool. About 500 people attended and money raised went to the Friends of the Mirboo North Pool, that organises grants, special guest appearances, equipment and sponsorship. The Youth Community Contribution Award went to Samuel McCarthy who was nominated for his community contribution to the Mirboo North Junior Basketball Association as a player, coach and general helper. He plays for the Under 17 boys team and as team coordinator, shows outstanding leadership and commitment to other members of his squad. Citizen of the Year was Maxine Kiel, who is president of Mirboo Country Development and has volunteered with the group for more than 20 years. She was also South Gippsland Shire Council’s Citizen of the year. Mrs Kiel was instrumental in the development of the Mirboo North Country Market, building it from 20 stalls to the current

size of about 60 to 70 stalls over the 13 years of her market coordination. Mrs Kiel works with the main street traders for the Christmas Shopping Night, Santa in the Park, music festival, arty gras and countless other events, as well as her commitment to the Mirboo and District Historical Society and the Mirboo North RSL. The Remembrance Tree (Poppy Tree) at the front of the RSL was a typical community involvement project spearheaded by Mrs Kiel. Last year’s Citizen of the Year, Reverend Geoff Pittaway, spoke of his year and was then presented, along with Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien and Mrs Kiel, a presentation scarf from local Mirboo North Scout, Lucas Wilson. A community barbecue was held, which involved the Wednesday Warriors and the Mirboo North CWA Night Owls providing the morning tea and coffee. Paul Evans entertained with Aussie songs and a special song was written about Mrs Kiel.

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Providing for Our Community

Council aims to provide necessary, cost-effective services now and into the future to assist South Gippsland’s residents and visitors. With over 150 services provided by Council, we are passionate about making a difference to community life, while balancing the pressures of community needs and expectations with the capacity of Council to raise the revenue to meet those needs. Our priority is to continue to innovate to ensure that our services are both accessible and affordable into the future. Council understands that this broad range of community services for residents supports the wellbeing and prosperity of our community. As part of Council’s Community Services delivery in 2014/15: • Council supported community groups with $289,980 in Community Grants and $35,895 in Discretionary Grants • Supplied 23,956 hours of ageing and disability care support • Provided 14,712 meals through the Meals on Wheels Program • Council hosted 158,378 visits to its local aquatic facilities • The Maternal and Child Health service assisted 1,004 children • 225,260 library items were borrowed from Council’s libraries, with 10,291 visits to libraries across the Shire • Council provided 3153 immunisations to children under 18 years old and 678 immunisations to adults. Council services are evolving to meet new expectations from both the State and Federal Governments and our community. The Karmai Integrated Children’s Centre in Korumburra will provide 120 new places for child care, kindergarten, out of school hours care, maternal & childhood services and specialist Children’s services. It will co-locate services that are unable to currently meet increasing demand and have no capacity to expand. The centre is current under construction and is expected to open to children and families in 2017.

Need more information on Council’s Community Services? Call us on 5662 9200 or visit our website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au.

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W O N T H A G G I THE PLACE TO LIVE!

ATVs built to last FOR a tough and powerful ATV to withstand the unpredictable South Gippsland terrain, Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment has all the answers.

Power and control: from left, Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment’s Matt O’Donnell, Chris O’Donnell, Sean Thompson, Mick Fuchs and Tim Brown showcase the mighty Kawasaki ATVs in stock. The ATV range is part of the hardworking AG deal now available.

Road revamp at South Dudley WORK to repair damage caused by heavy traffic along South Dudley Road, Wonthaggi, is under way.

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The road was severely damaged during the construction of the desalination plant. The renewal of South Dudley from Station Street to White Road (Bass Highway) is planned to be completed by March 31, weather permitting. Bass Coast Shire Council contracted ADA Constructions Pty Ltd to carry out these works with the $1.2 million project joint funded by the State Government (via the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning) and council using part of its road to recovery grant from the Federal

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Government. The road works will extend approximately 1.3 kilometres from Station Street to the Bass Highway. “South Dudley Road provides a connection to services from Bass Highway through to the Wonthaggi CBD,” Hovell ward councillor Neil Rankine said. The works involve re-sheeting of road pavement in front of Wonthaggi Secondary College from White Road to the northern end of South Dudley Estate, and full depth reconstruction of pavement in the remaining area from the northern end of South Dudley Estate to Station Street. Road widening works to accommodate on

street parking adjacent to residential properties between Epsom Street and the northern end of South Dudley Estate, stormwater drainage, kerb and channel works and linemarking will also be included. Due to the nature of these works, traffic in South Dudley Road will be restricted at times, however, the contractor will plan their works to avoid any traffic issues during peak school hours in the mornings and afternoons to maintain access to and from the school. For more details or assistance during this project, contact ADA Constructions Pty Ltd on 0400 717 920 or council’s infrastructure delivery team on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.

With a range of Kawasaki ATVS – as well as the legendary Kawasaki Stockman – there’s something for every occasion. Whether you’re a hobby or dairy farmer, now is the time to come into Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment and pick up an excellent deal on an ATV with the hardworking AG deal. Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment is one of three premium Kawasaki Agricultural dealers in the state and is well renowned for its back up services and incredible discounts. The Kawasaki ATVs are designed to provide more power and more control. The class leading features include fuel injection, front and rear suspension, a fully enclosed wet rear braking system, digital instrumentation and improved handling. All ATVs in stock are proven quality and built like a workhorse; perfect for the South Gippsland farming conditions and to make light work of hard tasks. . The ATVs also feature seals on all drive shafts, CVs and wheel bearings. They are low maintenance and provide unbelievable power at your finger tips. With great towing capacity and a large carrying capacity, the unbeatable standard is guaranteed. The Stockman two wheel AG bike is also designed to outlast local conditions. The stainless steel exhaust is designed to withstand corrosion and the model is completed with racks hand guards and dual sidestands. Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment offers manufacturer logbook servicing of all makes and models in its fully equipped workshop facility, and provides genuine parts to ensure a safe, smooth ride. Experienced, fully qualified mechanics are on hand in the workshop and have been dealing with ATVs for years. “One of our main products here is the agricultural ATVS and side by side range and all services are provided through a manufacturer recommended maintenance schedule, giving you the peace of mind that your unit has been serviced to the highest standard,” Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment’s Matt O’Donnell said. For an ATV experience that lasts and quality maintenance care, make Wonthaggi Motorcycles and Power Equipment your first stop.

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Dealership strives for success WITH more than 26 years experience, quality advice and reliable customer service remain a priority at the multi award winning Wonthaggi Holden and Toyota.

Toyota team: from left, Justin Gitz and Brendan Medlar are dedicated to meeting your Toyota needs and deliver customer satisfaction at Wonthaggi Holden and Toyota. Below right, Dealership success: dealership principal Tony Cuzzupi has led the award winning team at Wonthaggi Holden and Toyota since its inception.

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Wonthaggi Holden and Toyota is one of the most highly rated in the state in terms of customer satisfaction and the team is well deserving of such a status. Dealer principal Tony Cuzzupi has led the team to success since its inception, and 2016 is no exception. With the new year comes new makes and models, and to celebrate Wonthaggi Holden and Toyota is having a massive clearance sale on all used cars right now. The team strives to find the right car to suit all drivers and the friendly staff can help you make an informed decision. If it is a new car you are looking for, purchasing through the dealership is stress free. The sales consultants are also readily able to guide you to your next new car. This was proven last year when the sales consultancy team achieved more than 110 percent of its sales targets for the second consecutive year. “We listen to our customers needs and strive to provide them with what they want,” Wonthaggi Holden’s sales manager James Chetcuti said. “Our servicing team is also extreme-

ly hardworking and can provide quality maintenance checks for all makes and models.” The team takes pride in its services, especially when customers need it most. The RACV roadside assistance is an important part of the dealership’s guarantee and includes towing, tyre changes and jump starts if the car happens to break down. The dealership is your one stop shop for motor vehicles, and with a full service and spare parts department suitable for both franchises on site, your car is bound to be looked after All Holden and Toyota technicians are fully trained by the Holden and Toyota, and strive to exceed the clients’ expectations of each service. Completed with a finance and insurance department, the dealership offers the works for motorists in a convenient local location. Both showrooms and the workshop are state of the art, and the workshop has the latest equipment to fully diagnose your vehicle correctly and give you the right advice. The team is dedicated to ensuring you have a pleasant driving experience. With virtually 100 percent positive feedback from clients and the best possible deal, you can be assured you will get looked after at Wonthaggi Holden and Toyota.

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Carlisles love your garden too have made it their own. The yard is now open from 7am on weekdays to better meet the needs of the local trades and their early starts. “We stock essential hardware, as well as crushed rock, soil, sands, aggregates and mulch, which are well used by the local tradesmen,” Chris said.

Chris and Melanie, with the help of their young daughters Stella and Coco, took over operating at Wonthaggi Garden Supplies in November and

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Wonthaggi Garden Supplies is also open on Saturday and Sunday to meet the needs of the wider community. The Carlisle family come with impressive expertise and skill. Chris has more than 20 years’ experience as a landscaper with award winning companies in Melbourne and Wellington, New Zealand. As a qualified landscaper, Chris will be available for customers to come in and receive expert advice about their gardening needs. For those who like it all done for them, the Carlisles already established business, Stellar Landscapes, offers design and construction of outdoor spaces, from backyards to commercial landscapes. Wonthaggi Garden Supplies is extending its storage capacity on site to extend the range of stock. If you have a clear idea about what you want

your dream garden to look like, they can source specific products to meet your needs. With summer heading out the door and winter slowly creeping up, it’s time to prepare for the cold weather, and split red gum firewood can be purchased from the business. All products can be delivered anywhere in Bass Coast and South Gippsland. Now is the perfect time to come in and check out Wonthaggi Garden Supplies to see the new and updated display gardens, the extended product range, and get some ideas and expert advice for your outdoor space.

New owners: from left, Coco, Melanie, Stella and Chris Carlisle have taken over Wonthaggi Garden Supplies. The family is pictured in the newly updated display garden outside the business.

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W O N T H A G G I THE PLACE TO LIVE! The future hits home with Metricon nology allows the user to step into the home and take a guided tour. By simply slipping on a lightweight, comfortable head set, customers can enjoy crystal clear images with precise details. Jeff Telford, Metricon sales manager for Gippsland said, “The technology behind the

Metricon Virtual Reality Display Experience lets us bring a selection of our most popular homes right to the local Wonthaggi community.” The Virtual Display Experience is designed to be as close to visiting a display home as possible. As the user enjoys the virtual display, Metricon

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Singers enchant at library “WONDERFUL afternoon” and “Lots of fun” were just some of the comments made by the participants of the Big Sing for Fun afternoon on Saturday, January 16 at Wonthaggi Library.

Facilitated by local musician Jacqui Poulson with just an African drum and ukulele for occasional accompaniment, 36 enthusiastic singers of all ages filled the air with an incredible and often moving range of songs. West Gippsland Regional Library

Corporation’s Bass Coast principal librarian Steven Haby was thrilled with the number of people in attendance. “I was spellbound by the beautiful harmonies and the different types of songs performed many of which had their origins either in Aboriginal and Indigenous culture or traditional folk songs,” he said. Community singing is just one of many activities undertaken not only in West Gippsland Regional libraries but also across Victoria and Australia. “This activity underlines just how libraries have changed over the years to become more of a commu-

nity space with a range of facilities for the community to use such as meeting rooms,” Mr Haby said. “Our libraries are not just about our traditional bread and butter offerings of books, CDs and DVDs, magazines and free access to the internet but as a space for all the community to enjoy.” Future community singing activities may take place in the libraries. People interested in finding out more about community singing in Wonthaggi can contact Jacqui Poulson on 0432 934 681 or email jacqui2411@ gmail.com

sales staff can accompany them around the home, seeing what they see and providing a personalised sales experience. The Metricon Virtual Reality Display Experience will launch with three of the most popular homes available to view: Chelsea and Denver from the Designer collection and Delta from the Freedom collection. Get a glimpse into the future at https://youtu.be/ vN16M2RZ8k4 The Metricon Virtual Display Experience is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm and Saturday 9.30am to 1.30pm. To step into the Metricon Virtual Display Experience please contact Kathryn O’Halloran on 0407 879 019 or drop into the showroom.

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W O N T H A G G I THE PLACE TO LIVE! Public welcome at Brian’s place NOW operating from a spacious new office, Bass MLA Brian Paynter welcomes the public to discuss local issues with him in 2016.

Located at 9 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi, the new office is light, modern and sends a positive vibe to those stopping in to visit. “It has been a fabulous move. It’s like shifting into a new home; there’s no history, it’s my own office,” Mr Paynter said. “The fresh, light space is conducive to a positive work environment. It has certainly made a difference.” What Mr Paynter enjoys most about the office is improved access to the building. “I am absolutely thrilled there is wheelchair access into this office. It is much easier for the elderly and those with disabilities to come in and have the same opportunities to be involved with their community,” he said. “We also have a meeting room, which members of the public can use as well. It’s considered a shared space. We also have the

knitting ladies who come in once a month, whom I’m sure will enjoy the new space.” The office officially opened just before Christmas and was closed for the holiday break. After recently reopening, Mr Paynter has had a steady flow of people come through and expects numbers will increase as 2016 progresses. “It has been a busy year already. I attended the citizenship award ceremony on Australia, we’ve supported the local CFA, which has endured an active fire season and we need to strive to treat our volunteers equally, and we’ve supported local surf life saving clubs. They do a great job and after the tragedies that have occurred lately there needs to be more awareness,” Mr Paynter said. “There’s plenty of issues out there to overcome and now we are back in work mode. This space is very inviting and we hope to have more visitors pass through.” With great staff with a wealth of experience to share, Mr Paynter is proud to hold an office in Wonthaggi and is ready to hear your thoughts to help improve the community.

Friendly faces: from left, Ann Selby, Bass MLA Brian Paynter and Olivia Giles welcome you to the new office at 9 McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi.

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Kmart downplays Wonthaggi push WONTHAGGI is unlikely to receive a Kmart department store anytime soon, despite a community campaign for the discount chain to come to town.

A Facebook page ‘We want Kmart in Wonthaggi’ has been initiated in a bid to encourage Kmart Australia to open a shop in South Gippsland. The preamble to the Facebook page states, “Please share and like this page so it can be sent to

Kmart head office. It’s not fair that we have to drive for just over an hour to go to Kmart. The population in Bass Coast in the last census in 2011 was slightly higher than Cranbourne and Bairnsdale’s populations and both those towns have Kmart!” But a Kmart Australia spokesperson told The Star, “At the moment, we do not have a deal happening and at this time, it’s not part of the strategy, but you never know what will happen in the future.”

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W O N T H A G G I THE PLACE TO LIVE! Wedding gowns available in town A CELEBRATION, a vow, a beginning, a wedding in every time, a sweeping expression of a couple’s love – this is what inspires Maria’s Bridal Studio.

Situated in a new location in Graham Street, Wonthaggi, Maria’s Bridal Studio offers brides the opportunity to purchase affordable gowns locally, saving the hassle and stress of travelling elsewhere. The beautiful new studio is a light, fresh environment where brides and debutantes can find a stunning gown that suits their style. For the months of February and March, Maria will be celebrating the move by offering brides and debutantes 20 per cent off selected floor stock. Maria’s Bridal Studio offers an exquisite range of bridal and debutante garments to reflect each

lady’s unique personality. An exclusive range of tiaras, veils, jewellery and affordable accessories help complete the glamour. BariJay bridesmaids’ dresses will soon be available as well, many of which will feature elegant sequins and beading to suit the latest trends of 2016. More often than not, the ‘perfect fit’ is the result of a professional alteration by an experienced tailor. Maria Maraone not only offers world class wedding alterations, repairs and redesign for bridal and debutante garments, but also does regular alterations – such as hems and school uniform adjustments – employing the same level of skill and care she brings to all of her work. You can find Maria’s Bridal Studio on Facebook to stay up to date with bridal trends and exclusive offers.

Stunning studio: Maria Maraone offers her glamorous service to brides and debutantes in her beautiful new bridal studio in Graham Street, Wonthaggi.

Safety boost for Wonthaggi Show best yet.

It was also the safest, thanks to some much needed electrical safety upgrades carried out by Bass Coast Shire Council.

Safety first: from left, Bass Coast Agricultural Show Committee members Wayne Loughran and Michael Jones show off the new electrical bollards installed by Bass Coast Shire Council before this year’s show.

In the busy time leading up to this year’s show, members of the Bass Coast Agricultural Show Society worked closely with council’s infrastructure planning officers and local electrical contractor Alan Holford to plan and design the layout for new in ground electrical bollards. The bollards and additional electrical safety boards have been strategically placed throughout the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve to provide safe access to the many exhibits and amusements that were at this year’s show. The new infrastructure minimises the need to run power leads across long distances from remote power boards to locations needed. Society president Wayne Loughran was delighted with the support shown by council. “Installation of the new power bollard just allows us to manage the risk so much better to ensure all show attendees, workers, volunteers, and the general public is as safe from electrical hazards as we can make it,” she said. “The local agricultural so-

ciety will also seek state body funding under the annual safety grants program to continue this excellent initiative of council to install additional bollards before next year’s show.” Mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said council was pleased to be able to work with the show society to improve safety.

“Other than being a much needed safety upgrade, the outcome was a great example of council working with local volunteers to achieve great community outcomes,” Cr Crugnale said. The cost of the works was around $20,000 and was funded as part of council’s building renewal program.

The power bollards will be available to support the safety operations of any community events held at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve, including the Wonthaggi Power Show ‘n’ Shine, the Human Powered Vehicle Grand Prix and the many regional sporting events that take place throughout the year.

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More to offer at new location WONTHAGGI Heating and Cooling has moved to a new location.

The business now incorporates Bass Coast Pumps and Electrical and operates from 323 White Road, Wonthaggi. Now covering a diverse range of indoor

and outdoor necessities, the business offers sales, installation, pump repairs, pressure tanks, servicing, pool pump and chemical checks, dairy pumps, irrigation and electrical work. Farm, domestic and firefighting equipment is also available and can be serviced by the team.

The business is an agent for major pump companies including Davey and Onga. With a qualified team on hand, installations can be done on site or pumps can be brought to the shop for repairs. Greg Frank has joined the team with 13 years of experience and is a

licensed electrician. Darren Evans also contributes a wealth of knowledge as a licensed plumber and gas fitter. With winter on the way, Wonthaggi Heating and Cooling will be focused on its range of heating systems, including natural gas ducted

heating, hot water systems and split systems. Wonthaggi Heating and Cooling can organise natural gas to your property through Red Energy. General plumbing will also be provided, as winter is the best time to find those leaks that need

fixing. Mr Evans said although the move was challenging, it enabled the business to expand and allowed the team to adapt to a new skill set. “It has been busy, busier than I expected. The weather caused a

higher demand for pumps and there’s been a lot to learn since we moved in October,” he said. “We are grateful for the local support we have received and thank our customers for their patience and loyalty during the changeover period.”

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This is the property for you. Located just over an hour’s drive from the Melbourne CBD, five minutes to the Korumburra township and two minutes to the picturesque Korumburra Golf Club is this magnificent four bedroom home. Set on 100 acres of strong blue gum country, the home has been beautifully positioned on the block with shelter from the prevailing winds, but offers spectacular rural views from nearly every room in the house. The two storey home has a large open plan family room that opens out onto the wrap around decking where you can sit and enjoy a glass of wine and the views. There are two bedrooms and a bath-

room upstairs with gleaming Australian Ash floorboards. Downstairs there are another two bedrooms and a bathroom, plus a large rumpus room/second living room that also has an outdoor area. There is ample car parking with not one but two double garages, one having the potential to convert into two more bedrooms, a granny flat or guest accommodation, The land has been well set up and is easy to run as a beef farm or hobby farm, with 17 paddocks with wide laneways leading to a great set of stockyards. Other features include excellent shedding, seven dams, five kilowatts of solar power and 60,000 litres of water storage. Inspection will not disappoint.

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Michael Hanily 0417 311 756

Jason Harris 0417 640 079

Mike West 0409 583 692

Brent Harriage 0417 681 307

Leongatha

Mirboo North

RED HOT JANUARY SALES Due to an outstanding January. We urgently need new listings...Call today

FAMILY HOME WITH THE LOT • • •

3 Palm Court, Leongatha $345,000 Sole Agent

ENTERTAIN IN STYLE ? ? ?

4 BR home, timber kitchen, 2 living areas Parents retreat, bedroom and ensuite upstairs Large heated swimming pool plus spa & bungalow

36 Shingler Street, Leongatha $360,000 4

MAKE YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE! • • •

8164m2 nth facing block, dam, shed & cattle race Current planning permit to build your dream home. One of the last remaining vacant blocks in the very popular Koonwarra

52 Kookaburra Drive, Koonwarra REDUCED $275,000

BIG FAMILY HOME

3 YEAR OLD UNIT COMPLEX

HUGE RENTAL YIELD

? ? ?

Big kitchen, a sunken lounge & a 2nd living area with bar Renovated kitchen, new floor coverings, landscaped gardens Outside has covered pergola and dble garage

22 Blair Crescent, Leongatha $349,000 Sole Agent

ONE FOR THE FAMILY ? ? ?

Lrge 4brm home, nth facing lounge plus rumpus room Main brm with ensuite, Formal dining area or 5th brm Dble garage with remote control roller door & direct access inside.

16 Meikle Street, Meeniyan $290,000

Choice of 4 nicely finished 2/3 BR units Ducted gas heating, BIR's, double blinds, R/C Great private location, walking distance to town

99 Brown Street, Leongatha FROM $260,000

? ?

44 Koonwarra Road, Leongatha REDUCED $230,000 S/A 3

PRICED WITH YOU IN MIND ? ? ?

• •

On approx. 3 acres, 3 brm cedar home plus bungalow Modern kitchen, open living area, solid fuel heater & R/C Dble carport, l/u & Colorbond shed & 1.5KW solar power

705 Canavans Road, Leongatha North 4 2 $499,000

HEAPS OF OPTIONS HERE • • •

Ideal family home, home office or consulting offices Rear lane access to double garage & office Great position to CBD & schools

9 Long Street, Leongatha $298,000

TOP OF THE TOWN ? ?

As new 4 Brm home with picturesque outlook 2 living areas with sliding door to a huge deck

16 Gibson Street, Leongatha $399,000 Sole agent

BLUE RIBBON BEAUTY ON 10 ACRES

Large Private 3007m2 with great vehicle access • Modern kitchen, 2 living areas, 2 x R/C units • 10.5m x 7m shed, outdoor area, vegie garden

29 Johnson Street, Leongatha $420,000 Sole Agent 3

•

Renovated 3 bed home handy corner location • New kitchen, bthrm, floor coverings & polished boards • Enclosed rear yard, lock up garage & undercover area •

QUIETLY TUCKED AWAY •

PICTURESQUE, PEACEFUL...PERFECT

SOLD SOLD SOLD SOLD U/C U/C U/C U/C U/C U/C U/C U/C U/C U/C U/C U/C U/C U/C

75 Toschs Rd, Leongatha South 12/17 McDonald St, Leongatha Lot 81 Carr Avenue, Leongatha Lot 93 Carr Avenue, Leongatha 330 Nippards Track, Foster North 15 Blair Crescent, Leongatha 7 Miller Street, Dumbalk 58 Shingler Street, Leongatha 36 Chamberlain Drive, Leongatha 35/17 McDonald St, Leongatha 3 Manna Court, Koonwarra 1/83 Boags Rd, Leongatha 12 Tilly Court, Leongatha 2/83 Boags Rd, Leongatha 2160 Meeniyan-M/North Rd, Mardan 33-35 Tarwin St, Boolarra 28 Baths Rd, Mirboo North Lot 7 Bunderra Dr, Boolarra

Situated in private cul de sac on a 1100m2 sized block BV 4Brm home, master with ensuite, 3 Living areas Lrg entertainers deck & backyard bungalow

20 Leongatha North Road, Leongatha Nth $850,000 Sole Agent 4 2 2

LENHUGH PARK

2 bdrm WB home with aluminum windows throughout ? Boasting a large shed approx. 6mx10m in size ? Approx. 1003sqm block, potential for unit development ? (S.T.C.A).

15 Shingler Street, Leongatha $240,000 Sole Agent

Modern 48sq, 4 Brm home, hardwood floors 2 living areas, private outdoor entertaining area 43m x 20m shed, 3 phaze, 4.5kw solar, stockyards

4 Brm house on 4.5 acres with stunning rural views 2 living areas, RC/AC, study, solar power Dbl garage, entertaining area & 5 bay machinery shed.

185 Amiets Road, Wild Dog Valley 4 $570,000

PANORAMA ESTATE ? ? ? ?

Generous 2000m2 parcels with northerly aspect All services available Gently undulating with views Blocks are selling fast - Only 3 left!!

From $180,000 Sole Agent

STAGE 12A NEXT STAGE NOW SELLING NEAR NEW SOLAR HOME ON 50 ACRES COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITY ? ? ?

Level 50 acre block with near new solar powered home ? Open plan living, gas cooking, SFH, timber deck, lock up shed ? Approx 8 acre bush belt, 3 paddocks, 2 dams & Cattle yards ?

365 Dollar Road, Dumbalk $475,000

5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha

Dual road frontages- Hughes Street & Money Lane Close to Leongatha Retail/Commercial Centre Ideal development site Lot 1 1704sqm & Lot 3 2186sqm

2-8 Hughes Street, Leongatha $215,000 + GST Sole agent

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au

Various sizes, 423m2 - 1087m2

DON'T MISS OUT ENQUIRE TODAY FROM $126,000 SOLE AGENT

96 Ridgway, Mirboo North

5668 1300

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

Agency takes on real estate P

HELAN, Henderson and Co stock agents have branched out into real estate, recently appointing the experienced Brian Rodwell to manage property sales.

For many years David Phelan ran a livestock operation in Yarram and was joined by Simon Henderson last July. The new business, Phelan, Henderson and Co has been very successful. As a further extension of the company’s operations, Mr Rodwell joined the business to manage Phelan and Henderson Real Estate. Well known in the industry, Mr Rodwell commenced as real estate manager for Phelan and Henderson last November. Mr Rodwell has a lifetime of experience as a stock agent, commencing work with Gippsland and Northern Co Ltd at Newmarket while a teenager, progressing to head auctioneer for Australian Estates Pty Ltd.

He founded stock agency business Brian Rodwell and Co following the 1970s cattle slump and in the next 25 years the agency became what it is today, currently the third largest in Victoria and the Riverina. During his career, Mr Rodwell was an executive director of the Australian Estates Company Agencies Ltd and while managing director of Rodwells served for a number of years as a director of Roberts Ltd. After selling his interest in Brian Rodwell and Co, he became the southern executive officer of the Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association and was largely responsible for melding its members into an effective political lobby group. Upon retiring from this position he was awarded the Brian Rodwell Award for outstanding dedication and leadership. The agency’s first property is at 55 Carmodys Road in Leongatha. It features an older style home, in a garden setting on 55 acres.

Tips for buyers Moving ahead: David Phelan, left and Simon Henderson, right from Phelan, Henderson and Co with the company’s newest member, Brian Rodwell. Mr Rodwell will be handling real estate sales.

We get results BARRY REDMOND 0477 622 292

GLENYS FOSTER 0477 622 298

KRISTIN LOWE 0447 681 660

AUCTION

MEG EDWARDS 0429 841 555

NEW LISTING

at Leongatha Town Hall, Friday February 5, 2016, 2pm

MORE than 70 per cent of homes changed hands through a private sale rather than auction in 2015, according to the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV).

The REIV said sellers do not have to accept your offer and may wait to see what other offers are made, or may want different settlement terms. This may result in a negotiation between you and the seller. The agent will act as a go between. Offers must be in writing and in the form of a contract signed by you. If the seller accepts your offer and coun-

tersigns the contract before your offer expires, this becomes a binding contract. The contract sets out the terms of the sale, including the names of the buyer, seller and the estate agent, the title details, price, deposit, the balance owing and the date on which settlement will occur, at which time you can move into the property. With residential property, cooling-off rights apply for a period of three clear business days from the time you sign it, unless the property is being auctioned. It is important to undertake appropriate research before making an offer on a property.

FOR SALE

Woodgreen

L A N I F

E C I T NO

LEONGATHA STH, 193 ACRE DAIRY FARM

· · ·

Located close to Leongatha, with 2 weatherboard homes 14 a/s swing over herringbone dairy with 6100 litre bulk vat Subdivided into 20 paddocks, central laneway, troughs, hay shed

$1,500,000

LEONGATHA, 406 ACRES 525 ANDERSONS ROAD, LEONGATHA ? ? ?

Three grazing properties - 406 acres. Lot 1- 255.32 acres in 3 titles, Lot 2- 59.30 acres & Lot 3- 91.40 acres All parcels are ideally located to Leongatha and Korumburra and feature very well fenced paddocks and easy access pastures.

Terms 10% deposit on signing, balance 90 days or earlier by agreement. Prior offers considered. Conjunction with Alex Scott

55 CARMODY’S ROAD, LEONGATHA 55 ACRES – TARWIN RIVER FRONTAGE LIFESTYLE OR SUBDIVIDE (STCA)

LEONGATHA, FABULOUS FAMILY LIVING · · ·

3 bdrms, with BIRs and a study or fourth bedroom Modern kitchen, walk in pantry, gas cooktop & roomy benchtop Beautifully appointed, fully renovated bathrooms.

$435,000

BUILDING BLOCKS FOR SALE Leongatha, Standfield Court, 5423m2 $250,000 Meeniyan, Royston Street, 700m2 $115,000

MEENIYAN, ESTABLISHED FAMILY HOME · · ·

Large 4 b/v home on a 810m2 block Two bthrms, two living areas, large kitchen & double garage Centrally located in town close to school & sporting precinct

Meeniyan, Martins Road, 2.5 acres $185,000 Korumburra, Stuart Street, 1 acre $185,000

$290,000

leongatha.landmarkharcourts.com.au

With a long frontage to Carmody’s Road which was recently sealed with a school bus route and only minutes from new subdivisions - this opportunity beckons! The land is quality pasture with great super history and 5 acres of river reserve, 3 acres of bush with outstanding water supply. Older style home set in a lovely garden. The home comprises huge living room, study, lounge, 3 bedrooms, bathroom, laundry, kitchen and the dining opens up onto a deck with great views. 2 space carport, town water, solar power, Colorbond workshop, cattle yards, old dairy and hay shed.

To be sold by Expressions of Interest closing Friday February 26, 2016 at 5pm. Phelan & Henderson

Landmark Harcourts Leongatha

47 BAIR ST, LEONGATHA 5662 2292 84 RIDGWAY, MIRBOO NORTH 5668 1660

Real Estate

Brian Rodwell 0438 031 566 Simon Henderson 0428 740 750

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - PAGE 35

STAR Real

ADVERTISING FEATURE

Starter or investment opportunity LOCATED on LeonMcCartin Street LEONGATHA gatha’s and within walking dis-

2/91 McCartin Street

SEJ Real Estate Leongatha Peter Bellingham 5662 4033

tance to shopping, this block of units is always popular. Unit 2 was previously

owner occupied and beautifully maintained, and will make an ideal starter home or investment. The unit offers two bedrooms with built in robes, nice size all electric kitchen, open dining and

living, and single car lockup garage. The courtyard is private with paved pathways and garden beds. As an investment, this unit should return $200-$230 per week.

$229,000

Rural acreage with planning permits W

ITH a current planning permit in place, and with views back over Leongatha township and beyond, this 4.2 acre (approx) block may just be the ideal place to build your new home.

Located approximately 15 minutes drive north east of Leongatha, there’s a nice balance of

cleared pasture and a dam at the rear of the block, with native gums lining the majority of the front half. Situated on the crown of the hill, there’s panoramic views back down the Berrys Creek valley and over er Leongatha.

OCATED approximately 15 minutes’ drive from Leongatha, this five acre gently sloping block has mostly clear pasture with a stand of native gums greeting you across the road frontage.

Offering excellent views across surrounding farmland, and with a current planning permit in place, maybe rural haven. y it’s time to build your y

HALLSTON 490 Forrester’s Road

HALLSTON

Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922

480 Forrester’s Road Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922

$150,000

NEW LISTING

SOLD LEONGATHA - 8 Lee Parade GREAT LOCATION! GREAT PRICE!

LEONGATHA - 3/99 Brown Street QUIET LOCATION & JUST LIKE NEW

LEONGATHA - The Grange Retirement Village NOT A WORRY IN THE WORLD – SECURE ENVIRONMENT

LEONGATHA LIGHT BRIGHT & SPACIOUS-INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

• 3 BR brick veneer in popular street, priced to sell! Close to schools • Nth facing lounge. Kitchen / dining, renovated indoor/outdoor room • Storage room. Access to back yard & garden shed. Room for sizable shed

• As new light-filled unit. Landscaping & courtyard • Quality kitchen, blinds & flooring. Lge. open plan living room • 2 generous BRs, two way bathroom. Garage (electric roller door)

• Private with level access into home. 2 living rooms. Open lounge • Kitchen (S/S appliances) & nth facing adjoining family room. 2 Bdrms • Remote garage. Colourful back gardens. Terrific community centre

• 3 BR renovated home. Kitchen with S/S stove, stacker windows • Adjoining family room, lounge, rumpus room or 4th BR,2 bathrooms • Gas ducted htg. Entertaining deck, newly fenced back yard.

$230,000 Sole agent

$279,000 Sole agent

$315,000 Sole agent

NEW PRICE

NEW LISTING

LEONGATHA BETTER THAN NEW

LEONGATHA YOUR SEARCH STOPS HERE-IDEAL FAMILY HOME

• 4 BR, private lifestyle, space to accommodate growing children • As new 3 BR family home close to schools. Views of Nerrena • 3 living areas, large parent retreat (with bedroom, en suite & lounge) • Lounge/ dining room, kitchen/ family room both with R/C air con. • 2 bathrooms, 5x4 m shed. Investment opportunity, currently tenanted, • Bungalow, pool, spa, extensive alfresco areas. Sure to impress

$345,000 Sole agent

Insight

$360,000 neg.

LEONGATHA - 5 Noel Court PERFECT PRESENTATION

LEONGATHA FARM HOUSE ON APPROXIMATELY 3 ACRES

• Immaculate inside & out. 4BR family home. Close to schools. • Light filled renovated kitchen/family room & elegant lounge/dining room • Huge covered, private BBQ area. Single-tandem garage. Quiet location

• 3 BR partially renovated home. Solar power. Evaporative cooling • Extension with new family room/kitchen. Original kitchen. Sep lounge • 60 x20ft hot-house, 3 Bay machinery shed, good fencing.

$420,000

$430,000

insightrealestate.com.au Lindsay Powney 0428 515 103

Robyn Powney 0488 454 547

5 McCartin Street LEONGATHA

5662 2220

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

Visual splendour inside and out P

ERFECTLY positioned on the top side of the street, this immaculately presented home has that special ‘wow’ factor inside and out.

An architecturally designed façade and interior includes interesting roofline, soaring custom made windows, three living areas, and feature brick and timberwork that immediately draws interest and attention. A wide front entry with glass

brick surrounds leads past a sunken separate lounge, complete with solid fuel heater, wood storage, pitched ceilings and amazing front windows that capture pleasant town and farmland views. A separate dining area overlooks the lounge. Further on is a spacious family room. The pitched roof and window themes continue in the sitting section. Large windows overlook a private and protected outdoor living area to one side, with back

gardens on the other. A well appointed kitchen incorporates gas hotplates and oven, dishwasher, excellent storage and adjoining casual meals area. While the master suite with walk-in-robe and ensuite is to the front of the home, three more bedrooms at the other end, surrounding a handy central carpeted play area. This has been a popular, well– used play area for young children. All bedrooms are spacious and have triple robes. The family bathroom has a corner spa, separate shower and like the oversized laundry, is a great size. Other features include solid double brick construction, beautiful slate flooring, natural gas ducted heating, direct access inside from the double garage and carport with drive through access to the back yard, which has plenty of room for a sizable shed. Expanses of lawn and mainly native gardens ensure the property is low maintenance. View to appreciate the quality build, design and uniqueness of this lovely family home.

Classic Leongatha residence T

HIS charming property, Lynorm, is a unique

three bedroom home that will certainly delight.

LEONGATHA

56 Turner Street

84 Parr Street

Landmark Harcourts Leongatha 5662 2292

Insight Real Estate Leongatha 5662 2220

$485,000

$445,000

Alan Steenholdt 0409 423 822

Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244

AUCTION

FRIDAY MARCH 4, 2016 - 12 NOON ON SITE 25 ACRE RURAL LIFESTYLE

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5, 2016 2PM, LEONGATHA TOWN HALL OFI: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 10.30-11.00AM

25 acres divided into 12 paddocks (approx) 5 bedroom family home Large 5 bay machinery shed (approx 7 years old) Various machinery & hay shedding Disused dairy, yards, crush, horse stables & calf rearing sheds • Approximately 30 different fruit trees, chook sheds & more • 5 minutes drive to town on a sealed road! • Call today to arrange an inspection.

TERMS 10% DEPOSIT - BALANCE MAY 30, 2016

• Brick Veneer 3/4 bedroom family home • Double garage + 5m x 5m Lock up shed • Large 1270m2 block, easy walk to schools

NEW PRICE $319,000

$399,000

Y A D I R THIS F

LI N ST EW IN G

• • • • •

24-26 LEE PARADE, LEONGATHA

• Low maintenance home in top location • 3 bedroom - master with ensuite • 2 separate living, covered outdoor entertaining area

LI N ST EW IN G

775 WILD DOG VALLEY ROAD, MOUNT ECCLES

7 HATTAM COURT, LEONGATHA

525 ANDERSONS ROAD, LEONGATHA 30 HOLTONS ROAD, RUBY

1 PALM COURT, LEONGATHA

• Solid 4 bedroom home on 5 acres • 9m x 9m lock up shed + carport/annexe • Only 5kms from Leongatha

• 3 bedroom Brick Veneer in quiet court • Double carport + double garage & garden shed • Close to medical centre, easy walk to main street

• • • • •

$349,000

TERMS 10% DEPOSIT, BALANCE 90 DAYS

$449,000

5 ACRES

5662 0922 45 Bair Street LEONGATHA

LI N ST EW IN G

AUCTION

P NE R W IC E

Andrew Newton 0402 940 320

A beautifully decorated home, one end of the house features a four car garage, laundry with separate toilet and a formal dining/lounge room. The kitchen has a wall oven, dishwasher, plenty of bench space and stunning polished parquetry floors that continue through to the second living area and light filled foyer entrance. Step down a level to find a third living area, main tiled bathroom with large vanity and bath, three carpeted bedrooms, all with built-in robes and master bedroom with ensuite and private deck area. The beauty continues outside with gorgeous weeping cherry trees and rose beds. There is an off street caravan facility and a fresh water tank and solar panels to keep you environmentally responsible.

406 acres – 5 titles – 3 part auction Lot 1 – 255.32 acres, Lot 2 – 59.30 acres Lot 3 – 91.40 acres Prior offers considered Conjunctional Sale – Landmark Harcourts

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, February 2, 2016 - PAGE 37

STAY INFORMED Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

Farmers, prepare for bushfire season GIPPSDAIRY is urging dairy farmers to prepare their properties for the threat of bushfires this summer.

With searing temperatures in December combined with prolonged dry spells across the region, conditions are considered ideal for the outbreak of wildfires. In the wake of the Black Saturday fires of 2009, GippsDairy, Dairy Australia and the CFA produced a comprehensive guide to help dairy farmers prepare for the fire season and recover quickly in the event of bushfires damaging their farm infrastructure. Preparing Your Dairy Farm For Fire Threat offers advice on everything from saving the family home to ensuring there is enough feed left on the property once the fire-front has passed. GippsDairy regional manager Allan Cameron urged farmers to access the online bushfire resource or contact GippsDairy to have a hard copy sent out. “It only seems like yesterday that Black Saturday took its tragic toll on Victoria – and we all know bushfire remains a very real threat, especially

Think ahead: GippsDairy is reminding farmers to plan early for the prospect of bushfires. with the climate and conditions we have this year,” he said. “Dairy farmers have particular needs when it comes to bushfire recovery, with animal welfare and milking equipment a particular priority. “Taking the time to get involved with bushfire preparedness could make all the difference if your farm is affected by fire this summer.” West Gippsland dairy farmer John Versteden has first-hand knowledge of

the devastating effects of bushfires on dairy properties. His Labertouche farm was burnt during Black Saturday, leaving John wondering if he could have done more to prepare for the fires. “I wish we had a guide like this to help us get ready for what happened in 2009,” Mr Versteden said. “Knowing what can be done prior to the fire danger season could be the difference between coming through a fire relatively unscathed or losing

buildings, stock or even lives.” Preparing Your Dairy Farm For Fire Threat urges dairy farmers to consider a three stage plan involving preparation, response and recovery. Among suggestions for protecting dairy farms are: • identifying a bare ground or summer crop refuge paddock for stock; • storing silage stocks in different places to reduce feed losses; • ensuring water supplies are available and pumps are working;

• discing or planting summer crops around buildings to create a fire barrier; • marking cows to ensure a quick return to milking if the herd becomes mixed; and • having alternative power supplies available for milking and refrigeration. Preparing Your Dairy Farm For Fire Threat was produced using dairy service levy funds. To download a copy,go to www.dairyaustralia.com. au and search ‘fire’ or to obtain a hard copy call GippsDairy on 5624 3900.

FIRES MOVE FAST. CHECK WARNINGS AND KNOW WHEN TO ACT. Warnings are issued when a fire has started and you need to take action. Always use more than one source of information and never wait to receive an official warning before you leave.

LEAVE AND LIVE.

To check warnings visit emergency.vic.gov.au call 1800 240 667 listen to ABC local radio download the FireReady app

HERE'S MY CARD

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Mayor’s message Cr Jordan Crugnale

MABEL Lucy Cruickshank was born on January 21 at Leongatha Hospital. Mabel is the second daughter for Ryan and Louise of Kongwak and a sister for Pearl, 3.

Council signs into Facebook BASS Coast Shire Council launched its own Facebook page recently.

Acting CEO Allison Jones said council will use Facebook to share information, especially in case of emergency, and to communicate with residents. “We hope to use it to collect feedback, en-

Reach out: Bass Coast Shire Council recently launched its Facebook page. courage engagement on important issues and provide an online space for

conversation and discussion,” she said.

$100,000, however the 2016 challenge also has the ability to offer planning grants to ideas that show genuine potential but require further scoping and development. Applications closes February 19. • Regional Arts Victoria – grants of up to $15,000 are available for projects that involve regional artists, have a public outcome and significantly engage the community in which the project is based. Applications for round one close March 15. • The Norman Wethenhall Foundation Small Environmental Grant Scheme – these grants support biodiversity conservation projects that are concerned with monitoring and recording data, community education and training, and research and science. Applications are open now. There are also funding opportunities through our local Bendigo Community Banks. Be creative and lateral in your search; opportunities may present themselves from places

you’ve never considered before. If you are an individual with a great idea or want to kick start something in your community, you can apply through an auspicing body or in partnership with a local group. Council is here to assist and direct you to a suitable organisation and contact person. The first round for our Community Grants are now open, and if you’d like assistance with submitting an application, there are information sessions being held at: • Coronet Bay – Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 4pm to 5pm, Coronet Bay Hall, 39A Gellibrand Street; • Cowes – Thursday, February 11, 2016, 3.30pm to 4.30pm, Meeting Room 1, Cowes Cultural Centre, 9197 Thompson Avenue; and • Wonthaggi – Monday, February 15, 2016, 5pm to 6pm, Old Post Office Building, corner of McBride Avenue and Watt Street.

Milpara Community House news OUR term one program started this week on Monday (yesterday). We are very excited about all we have planned in 2016.

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If you’d like to improve you English or maths we have a number of weekly classes that run for the semester commencing next week: English and maths; All ages, all stages on Monday, February 8; English as a Second Language, Tuesday, February 9; English for Migrants, Thursday, February 11; and Creative Writing, Thursday, February 11. On Monday, February 8 we have Beginner Guitar Lessons running for five weeks. Weekly meditation class-

es also start on Tuesday, February 9. Morning and Evening Yoga will also commence on Thursday, February 11. Casual Art group commences, Friday, February 12. Also in February we have Art Class, Bollywood Dance, Build a Website, Rug Making Workshop, Self-Exploration: Unleash your Creative Potential, iPads and Android tablet/phone, Uses for Herbs and Weeds and computer based classes.

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PEOPLE living amongst us with brilliant ideas for new projects and groups passionate about the arts, environment and recreation all now have a chance to secure funding. Council’s reformatted community grants program is now open and year round for all categories with announcements made in March and August. The ‘new’ can be anything from quirky festivals and celebrations that accentuate our story and point of difference, youth projects, social enterprise initiatives, environment and social planning, non-traditional arts, project development and groups partnering with each other well. There is plethora of other grants that can complement your project idea. Other grants include: • VicHealth Innovation Challenges – for clever ideas to get more Victorians physically active. The typical funding grant is between $60,000 to

and accidents, and savings on eligible vet bills. Under some policies, owners can claim a free heartworm and blood screen yearly as well as urinalysis tests. In cases of human emergency, pets can be covered for boarding and kennel costs if the pet owner is hospitalised for more than five days. So while you are busy recovering, your pets will remain well fed with a roof over their head. Plans can cover accidental injuries, af-

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Don’t miss Circus Royale CIRCUS Royale will be in Leongatha and Wonthaggi this week, promising shows to remember.

The circus features international acts at Leongatha Recreation Reserve on February 2 and 3, and at Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve on February 5, 6 and 7. With 20 elite athletes and performers, Circus Royale brings together a combination of acrobatics, comedy and death defying stunts in a show that will have you on the edge of your seat. Motorcycles, fire-juggling acrobats, extraordinary circus youth and brilliant illusions are all part of the 45th anniversary offering at Australia’s famous Circus Royale. Throughout the two hour show, Pancholin the Chilean Clown will keep circus-goers of all ages entertained with his comic antics. Be prepared to experience nail-biting, whiteknuckle thrills in the world famous Globe of Death act. This most dangerous circus act with heart stopping motorbike stunts will appear in every Gippsland performance by this 45 year old circus, returning after an absence of two years. The steel Globe of Death is four metres wide. Motorbikes are manoeuvred around the cage at speeds of up to 80km/h. Mexican siblings Brandon, Geraldine and Hugo Fernandez will risk their lives in the Globe of Death to put on a great show, and are visiting Gippsland centres for their first time as part of a proposed two year stay in Australia. Circus owner Damian

Syred said, “This is real old fashioned traditional circus, the way it was from our childhood. It’s big, exciting and wonderful family entertainment.” There are evening shows in Leongatha and evening and matinee shows in Wonthaggi. A full list of performance times is available at www.circusroyale.com.au Tickets are available online at www.circusroyale. com or by phoning 0410 669 253 and paying on arrival. Children’s tickets are from $15 each and adults from $25 each. Get there early for a good seat as poles in the big top can obstruct viewing. Prepare to smile a lot and don’t worry about parking. There is plenty near the big top. Food and drinks will be available for sale and there will be a 20 minute intermission. Circus Royale is an Australian based circus, blending traditional acts with the new; mixing clowns and trapeze artists with daredevil motorcyclists and aerial stunts. International circus stars perform along-

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side brilliant young Australian talent. Circus Royale was established 45 years ago by Swiss immigrants Frank and Manuela Gasser. During this current 2016 tour, total lifetime ticket sales will pass seven million admissions. Circus Royale is staged under a modern colourful Italian big top tent with all chair seating. The circus is a road show that travels on up to 50 vehicles, visiting 100 towns and villages annually, staging 360 performances each year. Overseas tours to New Zealand, Indonesia and Thailand have allowed Circus Royale to perform to an international audience. Damain loved everything circus from his first smell of the sawdust and grease paint. “Growing up, I did all the things kids do. I tried to have a cool haircut and wear cool clothes,” Damian said. “As ringmaster I get to seriously dress up, I love that. No less than 10 costume changes per show.”

Be impressed: the Reyes family jugglers will impress with their circus skills at Circus Royale performances in Leongatha and Wonthaggi. Below, Amazing act: Mexican siblings Brandon, Geraldine and Hugo Fernandez will risk their lives in the Globe of Death, riding motorbikes around a cage at up to 80km/h as part of the Circus Royale shows.

Wonthaggi Theatrical Group presents…

KOONWARRA is a small town with a big love for the arts which deserves recognition.

A small group of residents and artists have been meeting to apply for the Regional Arts Victoria Small Town Transformations, now in its second round. The transformative project is eligible to all towns with a population of less than 2000 residents, making Koonwarra a perfect candidate. Six towns across regional Victoria are granted the opportunity to significantly transform their town with a grant of $350,000 over a two year period. The Grassy Spur and the Great Southern Rail Trail are areas currently under consideration for transformation. The existing group has numerous ideas but wish to seek further input from other community stakeholders. Regional Arts Victoria said applications with widespread support from towns have a far better chance of being selected for the project. The Small Towns Transformation Group will be meeting again at Koonwarra Hall, Friday, February 5 at 5pm. All are welcome.

Audiences loved the first three seasons so much we're doing it again… ‘Bend it Like Broadway’ is a cabaret-style concert with a twist, bending genders & genres like nothing else you'll see. Your favourite Broadway songs delivered in a fresh and surprising way, by the stars of recent WTG shows and special guests from Melbourne. Performances are at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre, Graham St, Wonthaggi for three shows only:

8pm on Friday, 12 February 8pm on Saturday, 13 February 2pm matinee on Sunday, 14 February Tickets are $25, available online at www.wtg.org.au. Tickets will be available at the door (cash sales only) if you're not able to buy online.

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FEBRUARYFARMING Stock water quality is critical FRESH FARM IDEAS- 2016

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The Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) land management extension officer Heather Field said water should be tested regularly in summer or during drought. Ms Field said the major water quality problem during dry periods was high levels of salt, but algae and animal manures could also foul water after heavy rains or strong winds. “Poor water quality can affect livestock health, as well as plant growth, soil quality and farm equipment and infrastructure,” she said. “Cool and clean water with low salt content is best for stock health and for household use. “Stock will drink more water as salt levels increase because evaporation con-

centrates the levels of salt in a dam. “During a dry year, low water levels can result in the doubling of salt content over the summer.” In general, the salt content should not exceed 5000 Electrical Conductivity (EC) for young stock, 6000 EC for mature cattle and 9000 EC for mature sheep. However, stock can tolerate higher levels of salt for short periods. To conserve water and maintain good water quality, one larger, deep dam is better than several shallow dams. “During dry conditions dam water can be polluted by manure and dried vegetation blowing from bare paddocks, causing dirty and smelly water which stock find unpalatable,” Ms Field said. “This material should be removed promptly. “Maintaining ground cover on paddocks adjacent to dams will avoid the problem developing. Research

EYE cancer is a tumour of the eyelid or eyeball of cattle. The course of action that should be followed depends largely upon the size and severity of the cancer. Small eye cancers may be readily cured by prompt veterinary treatment. However if the owner elects to cull, they should follow guidelines from the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources. Owners who fail to take reasonable action to prevent suffering in their animals may be considered for prosecution under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act. For further information please contact your local veterinarian or DEDJTR.

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has shown animals drinking from regularly cleaned troughs perform better than those that drink directly from dams. “Algal blooms are common over summer months and while most algal blooms are not toxic, some bluegreen algae produce toxins which can have serious or even deadly implications for animals and humans. “The best way to be certain about the quality of your water is to have it tested.” Water samples can be

tested at home using salinity (EC) meters. Portable EC meters are relatively inexpensive and available at various water equipment suppliers. Water samples can also be tested for salt content at a number of DEDJTR offices. For more information phone the DEDTR Customer Service Centre on 136 186 or visit the Agriculture Victoria website www.agriculture.vic.gov.au and type ‘water quality testing contacts’ into the search bar.

Free trade welcomed THE China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) now in force should benefit all producers, not just dairy farmers.

That is the word of the president of the South Gippsland branch of the Victorian Farmers Federation, Leongatha South dairy farmer Gordon Vagg. Mr Vagg said it opened the local industry up to a huge market that wanted Australian food. “The additional access to China is huge for Australian agriculture and will provide flow on benefits once the tariffs are lifted,” he said. “It will take a little while before the benefits come through to the farmers, but at least it has started.” China is Australia’s second largest market for dairy exports and is expanding rapidly with exports worth $347 million in 2014. Under the agreement, all tariffs on Australian dairy products will be eliminated within 11 years. This includes rapid elimination of the 15 per cent tariff on infant formula and the 10 to 19 per cent tariff on ice cream, lactose and casein, both within four years. The beef industry will see an elimination of tariffs on beef imports within nine years and an elimination of the 12 per cent tariff on beef offal within four to seven years. China buys more of Australia’s agricultural produce than any other country. In 2014, this market was worth $8 billion to Australian farmers and the broader agricultural sector. ChAFTA provides Australia with an advantage over its major agricultural competitors, including the United States, Canada, the European Union and New Zealand. For agriculture, the ChAFTA has secured the elimination of tariffs on entry for barley and sorghum, and rapid tariff reductions on other agriculture exports, including seafood, sheepmeat, pork and a variety of horticulture.

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which lifted 9c/kg. Heavy weight vealers suited to butcher orders sold from 288c to 319c/ kg. Yearling heifers to the trade made between 244c and 297c/kg. Grown steers sold between 270c and 292c/kg. Bullocks made from 275c to 286c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish sold from 246c to 278c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 217c and 230c with the cross-

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235.2 231.6 231.6 231.6 231.6 231.6

$1406.79 $1401.18 $1528.56 $1335.56 $1358.72 $1528.56

295.00 307.50 335.00 435.00 335.00 340.00

299.6 $883.82 298.6 $918.20 297.2 $995.62 290.6 $1264.11 290.0 $971.50 289.6 $984.64

815.00 880.00 960.00 915.00 915.00 950.00

260.0 257.6 254.6 249.6 242.6 241.6

$2119.00 $2266.88 $2444.16 $2283.84 $2219.79 $2295.20

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Farming Insight

Fascinated farmer: Luke Harris of Mount Eccles had a look around at the cattle during the sales at VLE Leongatha on Friday morning. Left, Local carters: from left, Ashton and Ian Vanderland of Leongatha were busy carting cattle around at VLE Leongatha on Friday morning.

Meikles sell nine during Beef Week

Top beef: David Meikle of Tarwin Poll Herefords in Meeniyan showcased his bulls for Beef Week on Sunday.

By midday, the family had sold nine bulls with interested customers still coming through for an inspection. Though bulls were the main show, buyers were given the opportunity to inspect cows and calves as well. These were on display for buyers to preview and would go on the market next year. Around 160 cows and 20 bulls were up for inspection. The bulls were all between 20 and 22 months old. David Meikle said the day had been positive and the business would be busy in the upcoming week with deliveries. “People were looking for quiet bulls that were in good order despite the sea-

Field day points to sale success With 37 bulls in excellent condition, potential buyers were given a full inspection in the lead up to the annual autumn property sale, to be held on March 7 at the Cape Paterson stud. The inspection was an opportunity for beef producers to travel to the stud to see the type of animals on offer and to look over performance data. “Half of the bulls are suitable to join with heifers and 10 of the bulls on display come from heifers,” stud principal Dennis Ginn said. Despite the rain, around 30 visitors came through the gates during the afternoon. “We were very happy with the turnout. It was great to see some new faces come through the gates,” manager Rob Ew-

ing said. “Many people were happy with the way the bulls were presented.” All bulls on display

were aged between 18 and 20 months old, and showed excellent docility. “Visitors were impressed with the tempera-

ment of the bulls and our returned customers said they were satisfied with the way our bulls adapt to their herd and program,”

Mr Ewing said. Staff anticipated a good number of potential buyers to return to the farm for the sale in March.

tic to see new and familiar faces come through to see the stock. “Everyone really enjoyed it and the weather was good for the event,” she said. “Every buyer is different and has an idea for their breeding. They look for things like length, height, muscle and colour can be a factor. We did well last year and it’s good to have had some sales early on this year.”

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son,” he said. “The season has been dry but it’s remarkable how well the Herefords have coped.” Mr Meikle said the bulls on sale were easy to handle and would easily adjust to a new property. “Our bulls have an easy temperament. Even when standing in a paddock with a group of them, people coming through didn’t feel anxious,” he said. Mr Meikle’s daughter Gillian said it was fantas-

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births CONGRATULATIONS Bek and Hugh on the arrival of Olly John Braumann, born January 30. A brother for Kaleb, and another beautiful grandchild for Nanny and Poppy Braumann. Best wishes from Karl, Pauline, Kyle, Sharmian, Louise, and cousins.

deaths GILIAM - Lenn (Lyckele). 05.07.1944 - 31.01.2016 Dearly loved husband of Bertha. Much loved dad of Gavin and Natalie, Tim, Leah and Andrew, Fiona and Josh. Adored Paké of Hannah, Ryan, Chloe and Isabella, Ezekiel and Eli, Ella and Toby. Now at rest in the loving arms of Jesus His Lord and Saviour. Loved and remembered always. To our wonderful father and Paké. You have taught us so much and have been a wonderful influence in our lives. We have many treasured memories and cherished time together. We are thankful you are no longer suffering and in pain. You are now in God’s loving arms. Love always and forever in our hearts. Gavin, Natalie, Hannah, Ryan, Chloe and Isabella.

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deaths To Dad, Thanks for everything you have taught me about life. No words can express how much I will miss you. Now you’re at peace with your Saviour. Love Tim. Dear Dad, You were a true fighter. Thank you for teaching us the importance of family and working hard. You never complained and now are pain free. You always had a cheeky grin on your face! Thank you for being such a wonderful Paké to Ella and Toby and loving Andy as a son. Now in the arms of his loving Saviour. Love always Leah, Andy, Ella and Toby. xoxoxoxo Thanks for being a fantastic Dad and Paké. We cherish all the wonderful memories and time spent together. Thanks for teaching us the importance of family and trusting in our Lord and Saviour. ‘Cuckoo’ will always be remembered by Ezekiel and Eli. Always loved and remembered. Fiona, Josh, Ezekiel and Eli. GILIAM - Lenn. Dearly loved brother of Tilly, Charlie, Jan (dec), John, Ted, George, Bill, and their families. Treasured brother, brotherin-law and uncle of Tilly and Fred, Rod, Carolyn, Stella, Anna, Veronica, Stuart, and their families. Lovingly remembered. URBACH - Waltraud (Val). Born 16.01.1929 1.2.2016 Loved and respected mother to Fritz, Margite, Hans, Erika, Ursula, Helga. Mother-in-law to Irene, Karl, Dimitri, Fred, Jim. Devoted grandmother to Stefan, Karin, Jackee, John, Damien, Angela, Jessica, Jamie, Alana, Melissa, Joshua. Great grandmother to Matej and Erik. Rest in peace.

Old wheels give new hope FOREIGN aid in the form of recycling unused bicycles? What a great idea when you consider that of the 1.5 million bicycles sold across Australia each year around half will end up unused or abandoned. Bicycles no longer needed by the Loch and Korumburra primary schools have made the first stage of the journey to new lives in places like Namibia or Zambia. Once there, the bicycles will improve the wellbeing of villagers and boost local economies. Peter Biggins of the Rotary Club of Korumburra, which donated $20 per bicycle for their freight overseas, his wife Dianne and chaplain at the two primary schools Matt Stear, delivered the bicycles to the Bike Superstore in Dandenong. Mr Biggins said, “This project is a great example of local schools working together with the Rotary Club of Korumburra to assist a charity organisation. “It was very exciting to be a part of such an impor-

tant and worthwhile world aid program that assists underprivileged families to climb out of poverty.” Loch Primary School, Korumburra Primary School and the Rotary Club of Korumburra teamed up to bring the 24 bicycles back to life for reuse. The bicycles had been mothballed at the schools over the years as existing equipment had been progressively upgraded for their Bikes are Us programs. Matt Stear, the schools’ chaplain, said, “We wanted to put these bikes to good use rather than just have them become landfill.” It was Loch Primary School teacher Lyn Leppin who suggested a charity be found to assist in getting the bikes to less fortunate people. The Rotary Club of Korumburra suggested Bicycles For Humanity (BFH) which seemed the perfect candidate. BFH is a volunteer run, grass roots charity organisation focused on the alleviation of poverty through bicycles. BFH puts the huge resource of disused bicycles in Australian garages and sheds to work in some of the poorest

A Service for Burial will precede the above service at the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery commencing at 1pm. In lieu of flowers donations to Koorooman House would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the service.

means you can travel twice as far, twice as fast and carry four times the load. This alone is enough to provide a change in circumstance that is profound and lasting. Each of the 12 metre shipping containers that BFH sends becomes a bicycle workshop providing employment, skills, training, business opportunity and economic development for the community in which it is placed.

Wheels are turning: from left, Rotary Club of Korumburra’s Peter Biggins, Loch Primary School teacher Lyn Leppin, principal Tracey King and chaplain Matt Steer with the 24 bicycles loaded and ready for their voyage to begin.

Gifts boost ambos THE Korumburra Ambulance Auxiliary received a cheque for $5000 from the Duke of Connaught Lodge at Loch. The combined Christmas meeting of the Duke of Connaught Lodger and

the Outtrim Masonic Lodge attended by members and friends witnessed the presentation to the president of the Korumburra Ambulance Auxiliary, Ben Minchin. The money consisted of $1700 raised by Duke of Connaught members, $800 from the Loch Community Develop-

funerals GILIAM - A Thanksgiving Service for the life of Lenn (Lyckele) Giliam will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, Cnr Brown and Peart Street, Leongatha on Friday, February 5, 2016 commencing at 2pm.

countries in the world. A bicycle can be a life changing object the world over, but in the developing world it is life changing on another scale altogether. A commonplace piece of recreational equipment in our own world, in the impoverished African village the bicycle gives access to health care, education, economic opportunity and the wider community. It is a big lever in breaking the poverty cycle; the bicycle

Patriotic sisters: from left, Holly and Ella Hughes of Inverloch got into the Australian spirit at Cape Paterson beach recently.

ment Association and a matching grant from the Freemason’s Public Charitable Foundation. The ambulance auxiliary is currently raising funds to buy a state of the art Zoll X series monitor defibrillator that will enhance ambulance officers’ ability to treat their patients.

Generous friends: from left, Mark Heath, vice president of the Loch Community Development Association, Ben Minchin, president of the Korumburra Ambulance Auxiliary and Max Crawford from the Duke of Connaught Lodge. They were at a combined Christmas meeting of the Duke of Connaught and the Outtrim Masonic Lodges where the ambulance auxiliary was presented with a cheque for $5000.

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Tides and weather bite the anglers’ catch VENUS Bay Angling Club ran two competitions in January and with many of its members in town for the holiday season there was a good turnout for both competitions.

Dashing: Leongatha Parrots centre man Zac Vernon was first of 146 runners to cross the line in Saturday’s 75th Inverloch parkrun.

Footballers dominate at 75th Inverloch parkrun WITH the holiday season over Inverloch parkrun still managed another massive field of 146 runners and walkers with 20 first timers. There was a battle for line honours with regular runners Rick Whitehouse and Nathan Castle leading the field early but in the second half of the run Leongatha footballer Zac Vernon pushed to the front and was able to hold on to just beat Xavier Hughes. Dashing Leongatha wingman, Shem Hawking, finished third with Inverloch

However, with the weather and the tides not exactly cooperating the fishing was a bit hit and miss. Results for January 8, 9 and 10 were as follows: The only fish weighed in were a 1060 gram flathead by Paul De Hamer for 530 points and a 540 gram silver trevally by Ann Marie Swinden for 270 points. For January 23, 24 and 25 Roslyn Shelly weighed in a 1380 gram flathead for 690 points, Arthur Duckworth a 200 gram whiting for 300 points and John Watson a 560 gram flathead for 280 points. Although the competition results look average a couple of nice fish were weighed in outside the official competition dates. David Ioannou caught a lovely big 2.6 kilogram flathead and Paul De Hamer weighed in an 8.89 kilogram gummy shark.

Prize flathead: from left, club president Anne McIntyre presents Roslyn Shelly with her biggest fish for January award for the Venus Bay Angling Club.

footballers Josh Truman and Josh Clottu rounding out the top five. Georgia Burns has been dominating the women’s field and claimed first place for the twenty first time. Remember, parkrun is not all about speed and it certainly is not a race. The best thing about parkrun is the social aspect - the chat at the start and as the runners are finishing and morning tea at the bakery afterwards. Saturday’s full results and a complete event history can be found on the Inverloch parkrun results page.

Austin Timmins wins silver AUSTIN Timmins came within half a bike length of winning a Victorian cycling championship on the weekend.

Competing in the M17 (Under 17) 2000 metre individual pursuit at the Darebin International Sports Centre (DISC) velodrome, Timmins was flying home in the final and narrowly missed winning gold, beating by 0.4 of a second. For his performance Timmins, a Newhaven College student, will likely get selected for the Victorian team to go to the Nationals at Launceston at the end of February. In other cycling news Leongatha’s Thomas McFarlane will compete in the Cycling Australia

Nice fishing: David Ioannou displays the 2.6 kilgram flathead he caught, albeit outside the competition dates.

The big one: Paul De Hamer weighed in an 8.89 kilogram gummy shark at the Venus Bay Angling Club.

Marathon brings smile, sand and tears to runners Austin Timmins: wins silver on Saturday in the Victorian Championships for the 2000 metre individual pursuit.

Thomas McFarlane: is off to Adelaide this week for the Track National Championships.

Track National Championships in Adelaide on February 3-6. McFarlane will compete in the M19’s in individual sprint, Keiran, 1000m time trial and pos-

sibly the scratch race. Being in the top age McFarlane stands a good chance of winning individual gold, but certainly gaining a medal in one of the races.

City soccer goes better THE Korumburra City Soccer Club committee has been working hard in the last few months and preparations are well under way for the upcoming season. The date for the iconic Korumburra Cup has been set for the April 2 and 3. The cup traditionally marks the start of the season for clubs in the GSL South Division and will see more than 400 players from nine clubs compete for the Korumburra Cup. In a change from previous years Senior Men and Senior Women will be playing on Saturday while the Under 14s and Under 16s will play on Sunday. This change will allow for a function to be held on the Saturday night.

This year all the Korumburra City teams will be looking to go better than last year when the Seniors Men and Under 14s made the finals. The Korumburra City Soccer Club is looking for local businesses that would be interested in partnering with the club to help run this iconic event. Interested businesses can contact the club at korumburracitysc.secretary@ outlook.com. Also starting soon will be a five-aside competition held over six weeks at the Korumburra Recreation Centre. Matches will be played on the newly laid astro-tech-pitch. For entry details, costs and other information please contact the club on the above email.

SUN, surf and smiles should be the order of the day at Kilcunda where more than 100 runners will front up to compete in the second annual Kilcunda half marathon and

16 kilometre George Bass Coastal Run on Sunday, February 7. The event will start at 8am at the Kilcunda foreshore car park. With runners from across Victoria and a warm sunny day forecast

it should be a great day out. Designed as an introduction to trail running the event provides runners the experience of running some of the coasts most scenic trails, experiencing grassy

trails, sandy beaches, rolling hills and a fast rail trail to the finish. All of this on the safety of a marked course with support from Ambulance Victoria and the Wonthaggi SES.

Girls call to the roundball FEMALES aged between 13 and 15 interested in getting a taste for soccer before committing to a team are invited to participate in a fun, four week social program. Football Federation Victoria’s (FFV) Summer 7’s format will be run in Leongatha to introduce South Gippsland teenage girls to the sport and also provide a program for current players to get ready for the 2016 season. Summer 7’s involving seven players on each team on a modified, smaller pitch and with a large emphasis on fun, fitness and social benefits that only a team sport can offer, will run for four weeks in February. It is suitable for females of any skill level. (FFV) The Gippsland development officer for FFV, Mark

Cassar, believes the program is a winner on many fronts. He said, “The format is perfect for those wanting to give soccer a go for the first time and it also allows those with experience to hone their skills in a modified environment. “It’s very exciting for the female game.” The program will intentionally conclude in March, timed to lead into the 2016 winter soccer season. Mr Cassar said, “The league in South Gippsland will introduce an under 15 Girls competition so this program will be a great stepping stone for those wanting to train and play on a regular basis. Although run in Leongatha this time, we invite all girls in South Gippsland to attend.” GippSport is providing support through the VicHealth regional sport program in a focus developing new opportunities to increase the number

of people participating in sport with a particular focus on those currently inactive or who have low levels of physical activity. Program coordinator Gene Parini believes the introduction of Summer 7’s is a fantastic initiative for teenage girls. “These types of programs will provide females with fun, flexible and social opportunities to be more active,” Mr Parini said. The venue is Mary MacKillop College, Leongatha where games will commence from 5.30pm. Players will receive a promotional giveaway with their fee and an end of program barbecue is planned for the last session on Thursday, March 17. To register or to find out more about the program phone 5674 6004 or 0428 358 335.

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Perfect conditions at campdraft

A CROWD gathered at the Dumbalk Recreation Reserve for the annual MDU

Football Netball Club campdraft on the weekend. The weather was per-

fect, with participants and spectators appreciating the lack of dust after the rainfall during the week. People from as far as

In control: Rosedale’s Thomas Ford maintained strong focus on the course at the MDU campdraft.

Friendly faces: from left, Josh Peach, Irene Thorson and Amelia Riseley from the MDU Football Netball Club served some delicious food at the MDU campdraft on Saturday.

Geelong came along to ride in the campdraft, with 70 entries in the open section Kicking off the event, Charlie Hengstberger from Dumbalk North won the maiden, followed by Barry Swenson and Ken Bolton. Organisers thanked cattle donors Cam Delbridge, the Websters from Middle Tarwin, the Sinclairs, Gary Anthony and the Heppells for providing easy to handle cattle. The campdraft has been an excellent fundraiser for the MDU club for the past five years, and the members look forward to coming back again next year.

In it together: from left, Leongatha’s Davy Koetsveld, wingman, Tayla Kidd, Dylan Hughes, Chloe Stock, Felicity Perczyk, Katelyn Jackson, Danielle O’Loughlan, Jen Moss, Emily Percyzk and Meg O’Loughlan had a lovely Saturday morning at the MDU campdraft.

Ladies’ day out: from left, Andrea Thomas, Viv Briant, Leanne Belnett and Amber Ross from Tarwin Valley Campdraft enjoyed the atmosphere at Dumbalk on Saturday.

Excited spectators: from left, Leongatha South’s Katie, Hayley and Alyffa Blackshaw enjoyed watching the MDU campdraft with Ricky Morgan from Sale.

Bikes add interest to regatta

WOODEN boats converged on Inverloch on the Australia Day

weekend, to take part in the annual Inverloch Classic Wooden Dingy

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

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Regatta.

The event held over four days culminated on Tuesday with a static display of wooden boats in The Glade. The day also included a display of classic Indian motorcycles for the first time. Motorcycle racing was very popular in Inverloch following World War I. New Zealander Burt Munro visited the town in the 1920s. He raced motorcycles with others on the beach and was the central figure in the movie, The World’s Fastest Indian. Also on Tuesday, the winners of the boat awards were announced. Winner of the Inverloch and District Lions Club perpetual award for best overall boat was Phil Johnson from Bentleigh with his moth. The people’s choice winner was Ralph Ballard from Barringhup, who also travelled the furthest distance to take part in the regatta.

Four juniors were given achievement awards, Abbey Argus-Smith from Inverloch, Aaron Lopez-Freeman from Korumburra, and Polly and Bonnie Parise from Inverloch. Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta committee chairman Keith Cousens said the regatta attracted more entrants this year than in previous years. “Everyone seemed to enjoy the format, the dinner on Sunday night went well and the Indian motorbikes were a great added interest,” he said. “The racing over the weekend was great and the winds were perfect.” Mr Cousens said the regatta will be held again in 2017, bigger and better. Stuart Longley from Inverloch had his wooden boat on display last Tuesday. He said his boat, which he purchased around 18 months ago was originally built in the 1800s and was launched for the first time at

Clowning around: from left, Nate Poletti from Inverloch, Pockets the Clown and Darby Burge from Inverloch had a blooming good time at the Inverloch Classic Wooden Dingy Regatta last Tuesday, held in The Glade.

Hobart in 1870. “It was one of the first commercial vessels in Australia and was used as a river taxi between Bellerive and Hobart, powered by six convicts,” he said. “They used to row it back and forth, across the Derwent River.”

The boat, made from Huon pine in around 24 feet long and eight feet wide. Mr Longley said it was in quite poor condition when he purchased it. “It was in desperate need of restoration, so I have been slowly returning it back to its former glory,” he said.

“I intend to use it to cruise the rivers and estuaries of Australia. My first trip will be to cruise the full length of the Murray River from Echuca to the ocean.” Mr Longley said his craft is probably one of the earliest boats ever built in Australia.

Well done: Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta committee members, from left Marion Chapman, Leo Lubransky, Andrew Chapman, Simon Wilson, Keith Cousens, Neil Everitt and Matthew Kiely put together a brilliant event for Inverloch on the Australia Day weekend.

Young boaties: from left, junior winners from left Aaron Lopez-Freeman from Korumburra, Polly and Bonnie Parise from Inverloch and Abbey Argus-Smith from Inverloch were each given $60 bank accounts from Inverloch and District Bendigo Community Bank’s Alan Gostelow for their exceptional participation in the Inverloch Classic Wooden Dingy Regatta last Tuesday.

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Pink clad Town raised awareness TWO pink stumps showcase matches were held at Scorpion Park, Leongatha, on Saturday. Town took on Inverloch in A1 and OMK in C1, donning pink gear to show support for breast cancer research. An good crowd came along to watch the matches and enjoy the afternoon. There were plenty of activities for the children to do as well, the demo matches

played out for both girls and boys, and a jumping castle. Town Cricket Club raised $2000 during the pink stumps event last year, and was looking to have a greater total this year. The excitement finished off with a barbecue celebration after the cricket matches.

Lots of fun: from left, Audrey McGannon, Willow McGannon, Sari Hickey, Stella McGannon, Zara Kreutzberder, Hugh Fixter, Josh Smith, Jacob Bolge, Callum Smith, Tannah Lovie, Georgia Goldsmith (back, left) and Hannah Worthy loved the jumping castle at the pink stumps event at Scorpion Park on Saturday.

Supportive: front from left, Nathan Johnston, Matt Borschman, Scott Browne, Damien Burge, Amil Rataike, back from left, Madura Weerasinghe, Craig McGannon, Steve Fixter and Luke Smith from the A1 Town cricket team helped raise awareness for breast cancer by donning their pink gear during the match against Inverloch. Right, Good game: a boys’ match was played out at Scorpion Park as part of the pink stumps event on Saturday.

OMK think pink ALTHOUGH cricket was cancelled, players and friends of the OMK Cricket Club donned their pink gear in support of the McGrath Foundation.

Premiership team: front from left, Eddie Wright, Graeme Davies, Laurie Keyhoe, Glenn Thomas, back from left, Alan Herrald, Brendan Hullick, David Webster, Dave Roberts and Ken Thomas were part of the Meeniyan Cricket Club premiership teams in 65/66 and 66/67.

Premierships relived at Meeniyan NINE members of Meeniyan Cricket Club’s back to back premiership team returned for their 50 year reunion on Saturday. The men took out the premierships in 65/66 and 66/67 – both times against rival, the Fish Creek Colts. The 65/66 premiership was a nail biter and took three days before there was an outright winner. The premiership team was originally the Meeniyan Colts, but had amalgamated with the Meeniyan Club when the club had virtually disbanded. They went on to win the year of the amalgamation. Captain Eddie Wright had led them to victory on both occasions. “It’s good to see most of the team

back, although many of us had realised it had been 50 years,” former team member Graeme Davies said. Current MDU Cricket Club president Craig Hoober was instrumental in contacting the former members with Mr Davies. A collection of articles, score sheets and other memorabilia were collected to help relive the victory. Many of the players still lived in the district, but some travelled to attend the event. The men enjoyed the opportunity to catch up and remember their premiership days, and watch the current MDU team take on Wonthaggi Miners in an A2 clash.

OMK and Phillip Island decided to call off the pink stumps showcase game due to inclement weather, but celebrations went on to raise breast cancer awareness. A lunch was held in the clubhouse and included speeches by special guests Chris Gow, Marina Paterson and Katrina Cochrane, who have all been affected by the disease. The aim was to raise $1000 to go toward the McGrath Foundation, but the target was cracked well before the event was underway with close to $3000

Right, Raising awareness: from left, Chris Kyle, Amy White, Jodie Brown, Narelle Jones, Meg Newton, Julie Harris, Tina Stewart and Jenni Denney came together to support the McGrath Foundation at the OMK Cricket Club on Saturday. Right, Special guests: from left, Chris Gow, Katrina Cochrane and Marina Paterson were invited to speak at OMK’s pink stumps event by Amy White.

raised. “We had a huge response. I envisioned 20 to 30 people having a drink and watching a game of cricket. We’ve had 80 people come along from both the cricket club and the wider community,” organiser Amy White said.

Pink ladies: from left, Annelise and Emily Van Rooye looked stunning in their pink outfits in support of the McGrath Foundation at OMK Cricket Club on Saturday.

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SPORT | Leongatha golf AUSTRALIA Day attracted another good field of 68 players who took advantage of good conditions to post some fine scores. It was great to see Allan Schache back out on the course and able to play a full 18 holes after a three month layoff with health issues. The best score of the day (38 points) was shared by Tom Williamson who won A Grade and Ian Nunn to win C Grade. B Grade was won by Grant McRitchie with 37 points on count back. NTPs were won by Bryan Sword (fourth), Craig Hams (seventh), Peter Stivic (14th) and Barry Attwood (16th). DTL balls only went down to 34, and were won by Craig Hams, Geoff McDonald, Glenn Marsham, Bruce Hutton, Neale Gillin and Keith Godridge (all with 37 points), Peter Ormond and Andrew Westaway with 36 points, Bill Bittleman, Peter Jaspers, Peter Stivic and Chris Leaver with 35 points, Bruce Gibson, Frank Gill, Peter Walsh, Barry Attwood and John Eabry all with 34 on count back from two others. Thursday’s mixed stabeford event saw 64 players take to freshly dusted greens. Bill Howson (22) obviously took a liking to them and the rest of the course posting the best score of the day, a fine 40 points, to win B Grade. A Grade was won by Peter Hartigan (18) with 36 points, the same score Frank Smedley (24) posted to win C Grade. Frank is constantly amazed and disappointed that his handicap is not increasing. I keep telling him that posting good scores and winning events is not the way to do it. NTPs were won by Chris Leaver (4th), Russell Williams (seventh), John Payne (14th) and Ian Baker on the 16th. Again there was strong

Woorayl AUTOBARN provided the trophies for our medal day. A Grade went to Paul Challis with a net 69, B Grade was won by Jim Newton with a net 68 and C Grade and medallist on a countback was Daryl Hunt with net 68. We gave balls to B. Stubbs, D. Clemann, M. Luscombe, M. Herrald, P. Wallace, C. Hall, D. Lim, J. Bolge and B. Wilson. Nearest the pins to Brian Hogan and Peter Rayson.

thestar.com.au competition for DTL balls, 33 points being needed to win one. They were awarded to Keith Finney (37), John Simon and Keith Godridge (both with 36), Bruce Hutton, Andrew Smith, Chris Leaver and Mick Oliver (all with 35), Ian Murchie, John Payne, Merv Stubbs, Ted Bruinewoud and Mike Street (all with 34), and Joe Lowell and Peter Jaspers (both with 33 points, on count back from nine others). After good rainfall over the previous two days, Saturday’s stableford event was played in cool and blustery conditions and on holding greens. Despite the benign conditions, only 11 of the 77 players made par or better. The club once again welcomed a 14 man contingent from La Trobe Golf Club that makes an annual pilgrimage down our way for a couple of day’s golf at our course. Club president Chris Leaver (eight) showed the way in A Grade with an impressive 38 points, winning on count back from Peter Jaspers. B Grade and the Super Competition were won by Jason Dennerley (19) with an impressive 40 points, while C Grade went to Latrobe GC visitor, Peter Vaughan (25) with 39 points. NTPs went to Dan Poynton on the fourth, Geoff McDonald on the seventh, Leroy Sharrock on the 14th (46cm), and Chris Leaver on the 16th. DTL balls were won by Peter Jaspers and Stuart de Bondt (38), Gene Van der Zalm, David Forbes, Bruce Hutton, Malcolm Legge, Brett Windsor and Gary Sharrock (all with 36 points), Terry Chipman (35), Peter Stivic, Philippe du Plessis, Noel Johnson and Frank Gill (all 34 points), Barry Stevens, Darrell Prior, Luke Gartner and Geoff Pratt (all 33) on The ladies event was won by Marg Tuckett with 38 points, with balls to Fay Maynard and Alice Campbell. Nearest the pins to Janet Thompson and Ann Poole. On Thursday Daryl Hunt won with 39 points, with balls to Mick Herrald and Graeme Calder. On Australia Day Ted Martin and John Hickey were successful in the men’s event, and Grant and Paula Ennoss won the mixed event from Craig Gourlay and Alice Campbell.

count back from four others. Players are reminded we revert back to a 9am shotgun start for Tuesday and Thursday events from now on. Please be at the course by 8.30am in order to check in and get to your starting hole in time for the 9am start. We also remind members the club will be once again hosting the 4BBB Stableford day of the annual South Gippsland Classic event this month. If you are not playing in the event on that day the club would appreciate your help to successfully run it. The club is expecting a field of around 240 players from all over Australia. A list of duties for volunteers will be posted in the clubhouse shortly.

Leongatha ladies WEDNESDAY, January 27: Winners: A Grade Kerry Hogan (22) 35 points on a count back and B Grade Coralie Baker (44) 36 points. Down the line: Trish Owen 35, Anne Gibson 34, Colleen Touzel, Jan Brownlie , Shirley Welsford and Anna de Bondt 33 points. Nearest the pins: Maxine Eabry 14th and Trish Owen 16th. Nine Hole Competition: Isobel Sutherland 20 points. Saturday, January 30: Winners: A Grade Marea Maher (24) 33 points. Down the line: Marianne Leaver, Coral Gray and Anne Gibson 31, and Jan Brownlie 30 on a count back. Nearest the Pin: Jan Paice.

Korumburra THERE were 56 players on Saturday, January 30 for a stableford competition, with trophies supplied by the Kevin Dixon. A Grade: (8 hcp) P. Hopkins 42 pts, T. O’Neill 39, C. Clements 38, P. Johnson 37, K. We gave balls to Pauline and Lance Lancaster, Brian Wilson and Jackie Hockey, Shirley and Brian Thomas. The men’s nearest the pins went to Greg Fennell and Peter Rayson and the ladies to Elsie McBride and Ann Poole. Next week Riseleys Transport will provide the trophies for the Irish fourball event. Being an Irish fourball one should check the conditions of play before hitting off. On Sunday is the Forresters Plate.

Woorayl: from left, Ross Winkler, Geof Forrester, John Bolge and Peter Rayson competed for the January Monthly Medal on Saturday.

Competitors: from left, Jim Newton, Greg Fennell, Grant Ennoss and Jason Redmond had their eyes on the January Monthly Medal at Woorayl Golf Club on Saturday.

Pope 37, T. Marotti 36. B Grade: (17 hcp) R. Gallagher 39 pts, N. Besley 38, G. Wilson 38, D. Gow 37, N. Alger 37, J. Wilson 36. Nearest the pin: 1st L. Webster, 7th D. Goad, 10th P. Hopkins, 13th N. Spargo. Tuesday’s winner was D. Van Rooye 43 pts and Thursday’s winner was G. Wilson 43 pts countback.

Korumburra ladies A SMALL field of 14 players competed in the Stableford round on Wednesday. Fortunately the forecast rain and storms arrived later in the day and the girls kept mainly dry but played in very humid conditions. In A Grade (0-26) Julie Brannaghan (24) had a good score of 39 points and Heather Grist (19) was the runner up with 34 points. In B Grade (27+) Betty Thomson (30) had a stunning 42 points and Jan Follett (45) was the runner up on 40 points. The nearest the pin winners were Beryl Brown (first), Barb Twite and Heather Grist –equally close (10th) and Jan Follett (13th). A good field of about 30 players enjoyed a Social round at Twilight golf last Thursday. The winners were father/ daughter pair of Roger Hamill and Kath Bronsema with 21 points. Thankfully our extremely dry course received some much needed rain on Friday. The club appreciated the work Chris and Ilan have put in to keep our greens healthy over the summer period. On Saturday the Stableford winner was Debbie Wrigley (29) on 36 points and Judy Webb (18) was the runner up on 34 points. The nearest the pins were won by Jenny Blackmore (first), Judy Webb (10th) and Lee Clements (13th). The summer sign-up sheet has now finished and girls are asked to be at the clubhouse between 9am and 9.15am, please phone if you intend to play but are running late for some reason. Next Wednesday is Opening Day, a Stroke event for February Monthly Medal, with trophies donated by Parry’s Korumburra. The minor events will all commence this week.

Wonthaggi golf THE Wonthaggi Opening Mixed Day was enjoyed by 19 pairs of players, some reliable pairings and some new faces and combinations brought lots of fun and laughs on the course. There were many stories being shared in the club house from bee stings, (well done Anne Poulton for continuing), carts running out of fuel (with an emergency top up by Daniel Van), partners hitting partners with their drives (no serious injury and the pair are still very good friends) as well as the interesting golf that results

A reminder to get your Beginner organised for Wednesday, February 10.

Woorayl ladies WOORAYL Golf Club members all enjoyed lunch together after a nine hole Ambrose on opening day. The winners were Pauline Lancaster, Fay Maynard and Jo Fennell with 24 5/6 nett. The runners up were Shirley Tomas, Heather Sullivan and Janet Thompson with 26 1/6 nett. Nearest the pin on the 11th was Pauline Lancaster and on the 17th was Alice Campbell. Next week is Monthly Medal with a 9am start.

$121, was taken home by J. Cusack. Tuesday saw a win to F. Stalker (27) with 37 points on a countback with G. Hughes (21). Best nine went to J. Cusack and NTP to G. Hughes. Thursday saw a small field compete in a stableford event with C. Stewart (21) the winner with 37 points. Runner-up was M. McGeary (33) with 35. Best nine went to R. Han-

Mirboo North Golf Club THURSDAY results: Competition: Stableford. January 28: Day winner: Terry Bradshaw (8) 38 points C/B. DTL’s: Chris Long 38, Doug Clemann 37 and Tom Traill 37. NTP fourth: Terry Bradshaw. Saturday results: Competition: Stroke – Monthly Medal. January 30: Medal winner: Ray Hoskin (18) 69 nett. DTLs: Tom Whitelaw 70, Ian Evison 70, Joe Kus 71 C/B and Ian Blencowe 71 C/B. Second shot NTP first hole: Richie Robbins. NTP: Fourth: Terry Bradshaw. Sixth: Chris Bracecamp. 13th: no one. 16th: Ray Hoskin. Next Saturday is opening day – Kev McCartin Memorial Foursomes with a Stableford Overflow Event.

Meeniyan golf SATURDAY’S stableford event was kindly sponsored by member Ian Inglis. The winner of A Grade with 36 points was C. Graeme (13) on a countback with C. Buckland (7). The B Grade winner with a massive 45 points was L. Cope (26) and in second place was A. Horvath (30) with 40. Balls went to N. Buckland – 40 points, W. Reilly – 38, G. Hughes and L. Redpath – both 37. NTP went to W. Reilly and the pro pin to P. Robinson. The members’ draw, at when you have an American Foursomes day with everyone getting a turn to hit from some very different yardages. There were two grades and A Grade was won by husband and wife pair Graham Ryan (15) and Marg Ryan (21) with a great score of 82 (15) 67 net. The runner-up was won on a countback by mother and son pair Mat Johnson (4) and Marg Johnson (13) with a score of 75 (6 ) 69 on countback from Joe and Delores Harvey. B Grade was won by the quiet pair of Aaron Yann (21) and Christine Hamilton (31)

Stableford champ: the Thursday winner at the Meeniyan Golf Club was Col Stewart. nay and NTP to R. McGeary.

Wonthaggi GREAT to see some much needed rain which means the course will be fantastic. Our midweek competition attracted 31 players and the winner was J. Burke 42 points. Balls down the line: A. Bowman 42, K. Seeley 40, O. Gordon-Brown 39, I. Baker 39, E. Vanagtmaal 39, A. Philpott 39. The nine hole competition attracted 15 players and the winner was B. Howard 23 points. Balls down the line: J. Tiziani 21, J. McEachern 21, B. Cornelis 21. On Saturday we played a par event with a field of 94 players. A Grade winner was J. Sartori +4, B Grade P. Davies +3 and C Grade M. Loughran +8. Balls down the line: J. Haag, B. Skinner +4; G. Rodgers, M. Tiziani, M. Loughran +3; K. Loughran, I. Murrells, D. Crellin, G. Hewlett +2; S. Laing, A. Lowe, I. Baudonaro, M. Brosnan, B. Clark +1. Nearest the pins: 2nd J. McEachern, 8th D. Crellin, 13th R. Sheean, 17th D. Vanagtmaal. Eagles: 1st I. Baker, 10th E. Vanagtmaal. with a score of 89 (20) 69 net, while the runner up prize was won by David Garry (28) and wife Dot Garry (30) with a score of 94 (22) 72 net. NTP second ladies was Ivy Ruby, NTP eighth ladies was Catherine Bolding, NTP men’s 13th was Steven Kane, and NTP men’s 17th was Mat Johnson BDL Joe and Delores Harvey 69, Kevin Bayley and Geraldine Prentice 71, Darren Jolley and Sev Piasente 72, Peter and Pam Hanley 73, Rob Birnie and Catherine Bolding 73, Dan Van Agtmaal and Chris Yann 73.

Competitors: back from left, Mat Johnson, Graham Ryan, David Garry, Aaron Yann, front from left, Marg Johnson, Marg Ryan, Dot Garry and Chris Hamilton participated in the Opened Mixed Day last week.

Good luck to those four brave souls going to Adelaide to play golf this weekend, team Sartori should win easily. Have a great week and enjoy this Saturday which is monthly medal.

Wonthaggi Ladies ON the last day of the summer time sheet there were some hot scores recorded and shots dropped off handicaps as a result. The previous week’s runner-up Robyn Wilkinson had the best round of the day with a fantastic (22) 42 points. She is now a shot lower next time she plays. Her buddy, Chris Yann, was again in contention with another great score of (28) 41 points and she also earned a lower handicap next round as well. A special mention for Pam Hanley with(27) 40 points. Marg Johnson had a birdie on the 13th. Balls down the line: Pam Hanley 40, Sev Piasente 37, Dawn Judkins 35, Marg Johnson 35 and Maree Anderson 34.

Foster golf THE course had a much needed reprieve this week with good soaking rain making the dust settle and the course green up a fraction, with good playing conditions even on the wetter days. The winner of the men’s par event on Tuesday (January 26) was Norm Cooper with +1. DTL – Stu Canning Square, Doc Menzies Square and Alec Morley Square. NTP – sixth Peter Dight and 15th Kevin DaSilveira. The A Grade winner of the ladies’ stableford on Wednesday was Maxine Symmons on 37 points and B Grade Winner was Mary Ellis on 40 points. DTL went to Helen Fulton 37 points, Deb Williams 36 points and Barb Warren 36 points. NTP – sixth Val Gow. The winner of the men’s stableford on Thursday was Gary Buckland with 42 points. DTL – Neil Chandler 35 points and Norm Cooper 34 points on a countback. NTP – sixth John Mathers and 15th Gary Buckland. The winner of the chook on Friday was Clarke Gray with 20 points on a countback. DTL – Shaun Chaseling 20 points. NTP – fourth Jake Chaseling. With a good turnout for the member and guest day, the winners were Tony Vanin and Anthony Starrett on 62 ½ points. Runners up were Norm Cooper and Ben Cooper on 62 ½ points also. DTL – Fred Tyers and Ray Prain, Sam Davies and Shaun Chaseling, Andrew “Nails” Naylor and Jamie Freeman, Josh Toner and Nick Connellan, Paul Spencer and Simon Barwick, Trevor “Kiwi” Jones and Ian Eddy. NTP – fourth Steve Reid, sixth Peter Dight, 13th Tony Vanin, 15th Trevor “Kiwi” Jones and 17th Neil Chandler. The ladies winner was Jocelyn Town. DTL – Barb Warren and Gayle Reid. NTP – sixth Jocelyn Town and 17th Gayle Tyers. The Friday night members draw was Helen Soderlund, but unfortunately she wasn’t at the club to collect the $1100. The draw will now jackpot to $1150 this week. Jim Rowe had his name drawn out in the Saturday members draw, but unfortunately he was not present to collect the $380. The draw jackpots to $400 next week.

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Allambee Mirboo & District tennis LEONGATHA Tennis Club saw all teams at home this week with sporting venues looking good with a full field.

It was a good atmosphere in Section 3 with teams playing each other. Section 2 did well against the top team Koony, and well done Section 1 winning four sets. In Section 1 the Leongatha North men won the three sets but Inverloch came home with the points. In Section 2 in the Berrys Creek versus Longshots match there were four tiebreakers, two each way. Well done to both teams, Berrys Creek the winners. Koony had to play out each set against Leongatha and there were only four games in the end result. In the Mardan versus Leongatha North match there were three tiebreakers. Well done Elise Dowling and Sarah Sauverin winning a tie-

breaker. Baromi Yellow won the Baromi derby by just two games. Black won two tiebreakers and five sets. Baromi Yellow take the points. Outtrim was the big winner against Burra Racquets. In Section 3 Parrots won over Eagles and the mixed sets were wins to the Parrots. Alistair Campbell has won his singles most of the season. Well done Emma Carlisle in the singles against Simone Dekker. Falcons won by 11 games against Hawks. Hawks are improving each week, Hannah Box won her singles against Evie Dekker, Jed Moore was well supported winning his singles and his doubles, a good effort. A good day’s tennis in all sections. Some players are off to country week next week. Good tennis and a good week to all players.

Results

Section 1: Phillip Island 5.55 d Leongatha

4.47, Inverloch 6.57 d Leongatha North 3.47, Koonwarra - bye. Section 2: Mardan 6.65 d Leongatha North 3.52, Baromi Yellow 4.53 d Baromi Black 5.51, Koonwarra 5.55 d Leongatha 4.51, Berrys Creek 6.68 d Longshots 3.55, Outtrim 8.71 d Burra Racquets 1.28, Hallston - bye. Section 3: Parrots 5.43 d Eagles 2.25, Falcons 4.44 d Hawks 3.33, Baromi - bye.

Ladders

Section 1 Inverloch ........................... 95.0 Phillip Island .................... 92.5 Koonwarra........................ 77.0 Leongatha North .............. 59.5 Leongatha .......................... 59.0 Section 2 Koonwarra...................... 109.0 Berrys Creek .................. 101.5 Outtrim ............................. 95.5 Baromi Yellow .................. 91.5 Baromi Black ..................... 84.0 Hallston ............................. 78.5 Longshots .......................... 68.5 Leongatha .......................... 61.5 Mardan ............................... 55.5 Leongatha North ................ 46.5 Burra Raquets .................... 45.5 Section 3 Falcons .............................. 82.0 Parrots .............................. 71.0 Baromi .............................. 64.0 Eagles ................................ 63.5 Leongatha Hawks ............... 34.5

Fast 4 Tennis comes to Leongatha FRESH from featuring at this year’s Australian Open, Fast 4 Tennis is about to hit Leongatha. The concept is designed to be social and fun according to Glenn Kleeven of the Leongatha Tennis Club. Points, games and sets are scored differently in Fast 4 Tennis with let serves being played, no advantage scoring, tiebreakers at 3-all, and first to four games wins the set. The event will run over five Fridays. You can turn up to just one or some of the

Fridays or all five. The Fridays start on February 19 and conclude on March 18, from 6pm-7.30pm. Just turn up with your racquet and gear to the Leongatha tennis courts and you’ll join a team or pairing. There is a fee for playing of just $5 per night which is pretty cheap for an hour and a half of tennis; a barbecue is available for purchasing food after the tennis. Drinks will be available as well. For further details refer to the advertisement in this week’s Star which contains contact numbers for the club.

Mirboo North & District junior tennis Results - Round 12 January 30

A Grade: Leongatha Green 4 sets, 30 games d Mardan 2 set, 19 games; Leongatha Blue 5 sets, 35 games d Baromi Sandstorm 1 set, 10 games; Leongatha Red 6 sets, 36 games d Baromi Tornado 0 sets, 7 games; Fish Creek - bye. B Grade: Fish Creek 6 sets, 36 games d Leongatha Jerseys 0 sets, 9

games; Leongatha Galloways 4 sets, 26 games d Leongatha Limousins 2 sets, 23 games; Mardan 5 sets, 31 games d Leongatha Friesians 1 set, 21 games; Leongatha North 6 sets, 36 games d Baromi Hurricane 0 set, 11 games; Leongatha Herefords 5 sets, d Baromi Mirage 1 set - (game scores to be confirmed); Leongatha Angus - bye. C Grade: Leongatha Poodles 3 sets, 22 games

d Mardan 1 set, 13 games; Leongatha Terriers 3 sets, 21 games d Baromi Hornets 1 sets, 18 games; Fish Creek - bye.

Ladders

A Grade Leongatha Red ....................69.5 Leongatha Green .................66.5 Leongatha Blue....................45.0 Mardan.................................41.0 Fish Creek .............................32.0 Baromi Sandstorm ................19.0 Baromi Tornado ....................18.0 B Grade Leongatha North .................75.5 Mardan.................................56.5 Fish Creek ............................55.5 Leongatha Limousins..........54.5 Leongatha Herefords .............46.5 Leongatha Galloways............46.5 Leongatha Jerseys .................31.5 Leongatha Angus ..................28.0 Leongatha Friesians ..............27.5 Baromi Hurricane..................18.5 Baromi Mirage ......................17.5 C Grade Fish Creek ............................43.5 Leongatha Poodles ..............33.5 Leongatha Terriers..............31.0 Baromi Hornets ...................25.0 Mardan ..................................17.0

Tough competition: from left, Leongatha’s Frank Dekker, Matthew Pocklington and Tahlia Bryant faced Phillip Island’s Ron Walker, Nicole Walker, Ben White and Adam Arnold in competition tennis on Saturday.

In the pink: in the Pink Division, Monkey Business took the prize in the annual beach volleyball competition at Inverloch’s Pensioner’s Point. From left, the winners, Will Crowford, Jacob Gruis, Locky Morland and Tom De Vries, and Purple People Eaters, the runners-up, James Shuttleworth, Jan Fletcher, Paxton Cash and Ian Cash.

Monkey Business takes over on Inverloch beach

THE 23rd annual Inverloch beach volleyball competition run by Korumburra Volleyball was held at Pensioner’s Point on Sunday, January 17.

Near perfect conditions added to the enjoyment of the day with players coming from Gippsland, Melbourne and the local Leongatha SPLASH centre competition. In the top Pink Division, Purple People Eaters squeezed in to the grand final on percentage ahead of two of the other teams. However, Monkey Business proved too strong for the rest winning all its games and then clinching the grand final 31:23. Most of the members of Monkey Business had been in the runner-up side in last year’s competition. In Blue Division, Melbourne team Pop Guns outgunned Setting Ducks in the final winning convincingly 25:11. In the junior Yellow Division one of the local junior teams, Little Chicks, outplayed the favoured Acer in the grand final to win 31:20. At the Korumburra Volleyball Stadium Fun Night at 7.30pm on Thursday, February 4 come along and enjoy the novelty of blind volleyball where opposing teams are hidden from each other’s view by the draping of a black plastic sheet over the next.

True blue: in the Blue Division, Melbourne team Pop Guns proved too strong for Setting Ducks in the annual beach volleyball competition at Inverloch’s Pensioner’s Point. From left, the winners, Venkat Mani, Paolo Diano, Andrew Korbel and Justin Jays, and the runners-up, Mitchell Lower, Lee McRae, Brad Mott and Jimmy Lower.

The yellow way: in the Yellow Division, Little Chicks were victorious over Acer in the annual beach volleyball competition at Inverloch’s Pensioner’s Point. From left, the local winners, Caitlyn Allan, Andrea Axford, Jasmin Allan and Charlotte Smith, and the runners-up, Eliza Spinks, Sam Rossiter, Kate Willshire and Jesse Lawton.

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SPORT | BOWLS Leongatha THERE was no Tuesday pennant being Australia Day, however Round 13 Tuesday, February 2 will see Division 1 ladies at home to Corinella and Division 3 home to Phillip Island. Wednesday, January 27 saw a full house for the monthly triples and the winner was the Korumburra team of Andy Robertson (s), Bill Dilg and Kevin Watson with four wins and plus 47. Runner-up was another Korumburra team, Peter Sparks (s), Bob Snooks and Ken Cecil with four wins plus 40. Best last game went to the Inverloch team of Wayne Parks (s), Dave Roberts and Bob Howard with plus 20. Sponsor for the day was Mountain View Village and the club thanks it for its valued support. Saturday, January 30 saw men’s pennant in action with Division 1 at home to Wonthaggi losing on the day overall by one shot, 70 to 71: J. Hall’s (s) team lost 23 to 25 shots, Wayne Walker’s (s) team won 24 to 21 and R. Trotman’s (s) team also lost 23 to 25 shots. It was not a good day for the club with Division 3 losing to Wonthaggi Gold 58 to 68 shots: I. Todd’s (s) team lost 20 to 23, A. Rayson’s (s) team lost 17 to 21 and J. Kuiper’s (s) team lost 21 to 24 shots. Division 4 also did not have a good day losing to Inverloch White, 63 to 75 shots: R. Young’s (s) team drew 21 to 21 shots, L. Wilson’s (s) team won 28 to 21 shots and G. Drury’s (s) team lost 14 to 33 shots. Saturday, February 6 sees

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the last round of the home and away games before the finals, with Division 1 away to Loch, Division 3 away to Port Welshpool and Division 4 away to Tarwin Lower. Saturday social again saw a very small number of bowlers take part. The winners were D. Patterson (s), Glenice Emmerson with two wins plus five. Entries are now being called for the Short Form Pairs on Sunday, February 21, with entries to close one week prior to the event. This is a 9.30am start with BYO picnic lunch. Entries to be lodged with Jeff Pendergast 5662 0947 or Bill Harry 5662 5579. Entries for the Berrys Triples Day on Tuesday, March 22 at 9.30am with BYO lunch. Entries can be made with Jeff Pendergast 5662 0974, Glenice Emmerson 5662 2082, Bill Harry 5662 5579 or Lynne McIntyre 0407 453 912. Both these events have good prize money at stake. The Ladies Invitation Day will be held on Friday, February 26 with a 10am start. The next Kitty Club tea night will be held on Friday evening, February 5. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Meeniyan TUESDAY Pennant resumed this week after the Australia Day holiday. In the penultimate match of the season Meeniyan was away to Wonthaggi. Corporate bowls winners in week four were the Tuesday Bombers with Bandits runnersup. Wednesday winners were

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Club Team with McAttack runners-up. Saturday pennant was an away game for both teams. Division Two lost to Mirboo North 53/88 with one rink successful. Division Five lost to Phillip Island 56/75 with one rink getting the points. Both teams are at home for the last match. Division Two plays Toora and Division Five plays Inverloch. Members are reminded that a gourmet barbecue follows to wind up the season. Coming events include the Monthly Triples on Thursday, February 4 and married couples on Sunday, February 7.

Fish Creek TUESDAY Pennant returned after a couple of weeks off with bowlers refreshed and achieving a win on the board against Korumburra. Next week’s game against Toora is the last for the season and we are hoping to finish the season well. Last Saturday saw both divisions go down and this now means Division Two has a very important game this week with a win against Tarwin required to secure their place in the final four. Division Five’s loss means its finals chance is now gone and with the bye this week the season has come to end. Commiserations; you gave it your best shot and it just wasn’t meant to be this season. This week’s team are as follows: Division Two plays Tarwin at Tarwin (be at the clubhouse by 11.30am), T. McLean, R. McKenzie, R. Grylls and A. Kerr; R. Knight, R. Mortlock, J. Lavarda and B. Cooper; and D. Christie, M. Heywood, R. Poletti and Boka (B. O’Keefe). This Friday night, February 5 is casserole night. Lindsey Williams Fours Day is on Sunday. February 7 and if you are interested in playing please put your name down at the clubhouse or let Ferby know as soon as possible. Last Thursday, Nics McKenzie played in the Ladies State Singles at Leongatha and won both her games to advance to the semi finals this Wednesday. Barefoot bowls is off and running smoothly in its first week and it is sensational to see so many bowlers there on both nights.

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WEDNESDAY, January 20 was our first night back after the Christmas break. There were 10 players on a nice night to bowl which saw four teams, two of three and two of two. They played three games of eight ends with six bowls. In fourth (LLL), skipper Bill Wolswinkle, Joe Occhipinti and Joyce Occhipinti; third (LLW), skipper Charlie Tumino and Denyse Menzies; second (WWL), skipper Toni Heldens, Joy Dyson and Graeme Trease; first (WWW), skipper Ian Hasty and Mary Tumino. The best first game was Ian 17-5, second Ian 8-1 and third Charlie 11-5. On Wednesday, January 27 there were eight players on a warm night to bowl which saw four teams of two. We played three games of eight ends with six bowls. In fourth (LLL), skipper Bill Wolswinkle and Denyse Menzies; third (LWD), skipper Joe Occhipinti and Graeme Trease; second (WLW), skipper Ian Hasty and Joyce Occhipinti; first (WWD), skipper Toni Heldens and Andrew Hanks. The best first game was Ian 8-4, second Toni 13-3 and Ian 8-5.

We hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm. Coming up on Monday, February 22 is our bowls meeting at 7pm.

South Gippsland pennant bowls Results - Saturday, January 30 Division 1: Lang Lang 1493 d Phillip Island White 2-60; Inverloch 16-98 d Korumburra 0-54; Leongatha 2-70 lt Wonthaggi 14-71; Phillip Island Blue 16-102 d Loch & District 0-62. Division 2: Toora 14-78 d San Remo 2-57; Mirboo North 14-88 d Meeniyan 2-53; Fish Creek 2-62 lt Inverloch 14-64; Corinella 8-66 drew Tarwin Lower 8-66. Division 3: Foster 16-82 d Phillip Island 0-55; Wonthaggi Blue 16-80 d Korumburra 0-54; Leongatha 0-58 lt Wonthaggi Gold 16-68; San Remo 14-88 d Port Welshpool 2-65.

Inverloch INVERLOCH Bowling Club honoured its member Shirley Cook’s 50 years as a bowler on Wednesday, January 27 with a certificate presented by Bowls Victoria regional representative Marj Pearson. acknowledging 50 years as a bowler to Shirley Cook. Shirley started her bowling career and club service at Meeniyan where she served as ladies’ president for two terms. She was the Ladies Club Champion four times with her first success being in 1966 and her last in 1996; an incredibly 30 year span. Shirley came to Inverloch and continued her involvement by serving on many committees. Her successes on the bowling green both at a club and district level continued. She was the Ladies Club Champion in 2005 and three time winner of the VLBA and SGBD State Fours, the latest being in 2011. Shirley and Carol Hughes paired up and were the Ladies Club Pairs champions for two seasons. Shirley’s floral arrangements are legendary. She has supplied the flowers for events for many years to decorate the clubrooms. Shirley has also been a long time sponsor of Mel-

Division 4: Lang Lang 0-50 lt Inverloch Blue 16-100; Wonthaggi 16-106 d Korumburra 0-31; Leongatha 3-63 lt Inverloch White 13-75; Phillip Island 14-72 d Tarwin Lower 2-66. Division 5: Phillip Island 14-75 d Meeniyan 2-56; Inverloch 2-64 lt Foster 14-73; Toora 16-72 d Loch & District 0-47; San Remo 13-74 d Fish Creek 3-59; Corinella 16-0 (bye).

Ladders

Division 1 Phillip Island Blue..........+298 166 Inverloch .........................+177 151 Leongatha..........................+60 134 Korumburra .....................+10 102 Lang Lang ...........................-77 82 Wonthaggi .........................-134 80 Phillip Island White ..........-126 67 Loch & District .................-288 50 Division 2 San Remo ........................+159 153 Inverloch ....................... +105 138 Corinella ...........................+59 108 Fish Creek ...........................-8 106 Tarwin Lower .....................-33 98 Toora ...................................-24 87 Mirboo North .....................-50 87 Meeniyan ..........................-208 55

bourne Cup Day events held at the club. All at the Inverloch Bowling Club congratulate Shirley on reaching this milestone. We hope to continue to see you around the club for many more years to come. The club’s first Wednesday Nominated Triples for the new year was held on January 27. The format was three games of 12 ends. There were several teams with two wins and a loss so it was points scored that determined the runner up. With 43 points was the team of Rita Everitt, Cynthia Hensley and Joyce Arnold coming in as the runner up. With only one team winning all three games, congratulations to Sue Nation, Joy Brown and Diana Patterson for winning the day. The Best Overall Game based on shots up was won by Wilma Coleman, Lynda Gallyout and Ivy Sheppard with a win of 18 shots over their opponents. Raffles were won by Carol Hughes, Kathy Heaphy, Sue Nation and Pam Sutcliffe. The club would like to thank the ladies for supplying the raffle prizes. Wednesday social bowls resumes this week starting at 12.30pm. Bowls attire requested. Thursday social bowls

Division 3 Foster ............................. +100 144 Wonthaggi Blue .............+170 140 Wonthaggi Gold .................+8 112 Phillip Island ....................+25 104 San Remo ...........................-33 104 Port Welshpool ...................-27 92 Leongatha .........................-130 72 Korumburra ..................... -113 64 Division 4 Inverloch White..............+222 157 Wonthaggi ......................+110 129 Phillip Island ................. +116 125 Inverloch Blue ..................+50 124 Leongatha ......................... +29 111 Tarwin Lower .................... -59 88 Korumburra .......................-126 69 Lang Lang ........................-307 29 Division 5 San Remo .......................+256 167 Corinella .........................+164 155 Phillip Island ....................+30 141 Foster ................................+46 130 Fish Creek ............................-3 113 Toora ......................................-7 107 Meeniyan .............................-46 96 Loch & District .................-170 68 Inverloch ...........................-270 63

Next Saturday sees the final round before the finals commence. The final four in Divisions 1 and 5 ladders are settled and cannot be changed, it is a different story in Divisions 2, 3 was interrupted by rain and results were based on one 12 end game. Twenty five bowlers made up eight teams, seven triples and one team of four. The winner was the team of Bob Davis, Dennis Turner and Len Peterson. Runner-up was the team of Mick Yates, John Thornton and Paul Davis. Thursday social bowls is on again this week, February 4, starting at 12.30pm. Round 13 the penultimate home and away Saturday Pennant game for season 2015/16 produced a couple of position changes on the league ladders. Full details are shown on the SGBD website and reproduced on Inverloch’s own website maintained by Bob Huntley. In Division One, Inverloch 16/96 defeated Korumburra 0/54. The best rink was Frank Seaton, Mick Coram, Adam Pope and Norm Hughes. In Division Two, Inverloch 14/54 defeated Fish Creek 0/62. The best rink was Ross Gabb, Gary Hardy,Leigh Dobson and Mike Raman. In Division Four, Inverloch Four White 13/75 defeated Leongatha 3/63. B The best rink was Ron

and 4 in which the fifth team in particular can sneak into contention depending on results next week, so good bowling to all participants. Round 14 (Division 1) Kiss of Death tips: Korumburra (home) will be too good for Lang Lang who will win by 11 shots Phillip Island White (home) will be no match for a rampaging Inverloch who will want to stamp their authority on the finals with a crushing 38 shots win. Loch and District (home) may want to finish on a high for the season, but unfortunately run into a very angry Leongatha who lost at home last week by the narrowest of margins. Leongatha to win by a comfortable 15 shots. Wonthaggi (home) had a ‘fairy tale’ finish against Leongatha last week and may just do it again against Phillip Island Blue. Wonthaggi to scrape home by three shots. Lawson, John Turner, John Duthie and Rob Dowling. Inverloch Four Blue 16/100 defeated Lang Lang 0/50. The best rink was Malcolm Marshall, Rick Brevitt, Terry Seaward and Ron Kee. In Division Five, Inverloch 2/64 went down to Foster14/73. The best rink was Alan Johnstone, Peter Dalmau, Bob Delahoy and Wayne Clark. The completion of Round 13 saw all Inverloch teams from Division One through Division Four in the final four of their respective divisions. In Division Four, Inverloch White’s defeat of Leongatha has made way for the division’s Blue team to enter the leading four with a probable finals appearance. Final positions will be confirmed on the completion of final Round 14 to be played this Saturday, February 6. Our Members’ Draw returns on Friday, February 5. There is a barbecue on Saturday, February 6 starting at 6.30pm, open to all Pennant players and their partners courtesy of the raffle money raised during the season by the Saturday Pennant teams.

Second: from left, Rita Everitt, Cynthia Hensley and Joyce Arnold were the runners up in the Inverloch Nominated Triples held on January 27. First: from left, winning the first Inverloch Nominated Triples for the new year were Sue Nation, Joy Brown and Diana Patterson.

Best game: from left, the best overall game winners of the Inverloch Nominated Triples were Wilma Coleman, Linda Gallyout and Ivy Sheppard.

Incredible achievement: from left, club director Bev Kurrle, Shirley Cook and Bowling Victoria regional representative Marj Pearson on the acknowledgement of Shirley’s 50 years as a bowler.

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Southcoast fares well at championships SOUTHCOAST Athletics had a very small team of 14 athletes represented at the Athletics Victoria Track and Field Country Championships held at Geelong over the weekend of January 22 to 24. Unfortunately our team was heavily depleted due to injuries. Our 14 fit athletes in attendance and led by Eleanor Patterson produced some very pleasing results with firsts to Sharna Warry U20 triple jump 10.11m, Matt Merrilees U14 high jump 1.55m, Jasmine Woods U14 high jump 1.45m, Claire Jobling U20 high 1.55m and

Ed Beischer U18 1500m 4.04.00. In something of a training session for her, as eyes turn to the Rio Olympics later in the year, Eleanor Patterson cleared in the Open high jump 1.85m. Second places went to Rachel Aitken U16 high jump 1.50m, Matt Merrilees U14 discus 26.16m, Jasmine Woods U14 100m 13.62, Sharna Warry U20 javelin 29.48, Ed Beischer U18 800m 1.57.31 and Claire Jobling U20 long jump 4.83m. Ben Beischer ran third in the U16 2000m steeple chase with a time of 7.10.00. Our only relay for the day was

the U18 men made up of Declan Morrison, Matt Merrliees, Ed and Ben Beischer coming in fifth with a time of 52.26. Congratulations to all those athletes for competing with great sportsmanship and enjoying the weekend so much. A big thanks to everyone for doing their duty with smiles and very little fuss. We also need to congratulate Rachel Aitken who broke the local competition and club record for Under 14 high jump, in our last local competition in December, jumping a massive 20cm pb. Awesome jumping Rachel.

Striding out: running second here, Ed Beischer led the field home to finish first in the Under 18 Men’s 1500 metres.

Wonthaggi Little Athletics IT was a foggy start to Saturday’s meet at Wonthaggi Little Athletics this week

but the 88 attendees warmed up to put in some excellent performances.

Hurling: Barney Collins tried his arm in the Under 6 Boys shot put at Wonthaggi Little Athletics.

Archie Terlich broke the Under 9 Boys 1100m walk record with a time of 7:29.19. James Lewis broke the Under 10 Boys turbo javelin record with a throw of 34.85 metres and Sandra Gray broke the Under 12 Girls high jump record with a jump of 1.37 metres. Georgia Dakin (Under 11 Girls) recorded four personal bests for the day in the 1500 walk, high jump, 70 metres and 400 metres. Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery represented the club at the State Multi

Event in Bendigo and placed 13th overall in the Under 11 Girls category. She also broke the Wonthaggi club’s Under 11 Girls 80 metre hurdles record with a time of 14.34 seconds. The Regionals are fast approaching on February 20 and 21. There will be no meeting at Wonthaggi that weekend. The committee is looking for any expressions of interest from parents to join next year’s committee. Any enquiries can be directed to Danielle on 0409332052.

Jump: Cassy Fallaw with one of her great leaps in the Under 15 Girls long jump at Wonthaggi Little Athletics.

Right, Winding up: Rachel Aitken competed in the Under 14 Girls discus at Wonthaggi Little Athletics.

Swimming carnival South Gippsland Bridge Club for the season arrives RESULTS week ending Friday,

THE forecast of all day rain never eventuated and the South Gippsland Swimming Association’s annual swimming carnival season got underway on Sunday at Cowes in glorious sunshine. A great turnout of swimmers was there with

plenty of solid performances from competitors from clubs involved; hosts Phillip Island, Leongatha, Wonthaggi, Korumburra, Mirboo North and Corner Inlet. Next Sunday the competition will be on in earnest again, this time Corner Inlet will host the events at Toora Swimming Pool.

Leongatha leaders: the Leongatha Sharks Swimming Club announced its captains before competition on Sunday; pictured from left, Oscar Harry (co-captain), Amber Turner (co-vice-captain), and Tomei Dal Pozzo (co-captain). Absent Connary Webb (co-vice-captain).

January 29. Inverloch, Friday, January 29. North/South First, Anne and Bruce Gibson, 197 match points, 0.27 green points. Second, Jack Kuiper and Arendina Drury, 196, 0.17. Third, Hannah Martin and Margaret Munro, 196, 0.17. Fourth, Philip and Neville Chapman, 187, 0.09. East/West

First, John Sullivan and Alan Johnston, 251, 0.27. Second, Anne Williams and John Farr, 217, 0.19. Third, Viv Westaway and Maureen Stiles, 206, 0.14. Fourth, Sally Hoskins and Robert Kain, 187, 0.09. Tarwin Lower, Tuesday, January 26. First, Marj Freeman and Colin Cameron, 132, 0.30. Second, Faye Rowlands and Pat West, 129, 0.21.

Third, Jack Kuiper and John Sutton, 121, 0.15. Fourth, John Sullivan and Alan Johnston, 118, 0.10. Fifth, Norma Hannay and Robert Kain, 112, 0.08. Meeniyan, Monday, January 25. First, Margaret Munro and Heather Bligh, 59 match points, 0.24, master points. Second, Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope, 55, 0.17. Third, Robert Kain and John Cocking, 51, 0.12.

LEONGATHA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION

TEAM ENTRIES ARE INVITED FOR Mens A, and B Grades and Womens competition

Runners up: from left, Korumburra’s Ken Cecil, Mountain View sponsor Rosa Sinopoli, Peter Stark and Bob Snooks were runners up at the Bowls tournament at Leongatha on Tuesday. Right, Local champs: from left, Fay Turner, John Turner, sponsor Rosa Sinopoli and Jo Runciman of Leongatha had a successful day of bowls on Tuesday.

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Bowling brainiacs: from left, Andrew Robertson, sponsor Rosa Sinopoli, Kevin Watson and Bill Dilch had a successful day at Leongatha Bowls Club on Tuesday.

Senior Team entry forms available at SG Splash Junior registration online by following the link at www.leongathabasketball.com.au

MENS SEASON STARTS Monday, Feb. 8, 2016 ENTRIES CLOSE Friday, Feb 5, 2016

WOMENS SEASON STARTS Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016 ENTRIES CLOSE Sunday, Feb 7, 2016

JUNIORS SEASON STARTS Monday, Feb. 15, 2016 ENTRIES CLOSE Sunday, Feb 7, 2016

Senior enquiries to: Morgan Fisher, 0473 623 171 Junior enquiries: Dan Monoghan, 0458 641 234. Anyone interested in refereeing can contact Dan Monoghan 0458 641 234 PAST, EXISTING & NEW PLAYERS VERY WELCOME

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• LDCA A Grade, Division One

Seven wicket haul fails to stump Imps NERRENA’S Paul Matheson sideswiped almost the entire Imperials batting line up on Saturday.

After a bowling stint which saw him strut from the field with 7/29 the Imps were fortunate to escape the impact with 199 runs. With Luke Rogers 28 not out when the innings ended in the 68th over, Gary Sauvarin 26, Dan Lunn 50 and Troy Williams 48 all managed to get runs on the board first before having their wickets claimed by Matheson. Import Sam Graham who has begun to look at home on the Australian wicket, lost his wicket for five runs to Renish Joy who took 1/13. His countryman Dan Lunn’s 50 runs was the highest tally of the Imperials’ innings. Runs have been escaping Lunn so far this year and Saturday’s performance will be a boost to his confidence. The Red Caps sent night watchmen to face the last seven overs of the day and with Steven Lester bowled for a duck, David Baldi (7) and Tim Wightman both (0) guarded the crease. Nerrena will resume at 1/7. Korumburra-Bena and Wonthaggi Club are neighbours on the ladder sitting fourth and fifth and Club’s 275 run innings has set up a great day’s play this Saturday. Club’s first wickets remained standing until there

were 88 runs on the board when David Britt lost his wicket for 42. Gavin Britt went on to score the most runs for Club with 85. Brian Osborne (38) and Ryan Thomas (31) had solid innings which also contributed to the team’s total which the Cougars will be challenged to chase down. Matheson wasn’t the only bowler knocking down wickets on Saturday like they were skittles. Luke Zanchetta’s 5/55 (19.1) with six maidens was an impressive effort for the Cobras. Three of Zanchetta’s wickets were field catches. With Town near the bottom of the ladder and Inverloch-Kongwak near the top, there was no sign of imbalance as the Scorpions soared to a 288 run lead on their home ground. Amila Ratnaike made an excellent 137 runs which formed the bedrock of the innings. Matthew Smith’s 42 was the other notable contribution. Lewis Rankin 3/56, Kit Rotthier 3/57 and Ryan Thomas 2/47 were IK’s best bowlers. The poor condition of the ground at Outtrim after a week of wet weather as well as the threat of more rain, forced the cancellation of the game between OMK and Phillip Island. The game will be re-

duced to a one day match this Saturday.

Division 1

IMPERIALS v NERRENA 1st innings Imperials G. Sauvarin c. C. Salmon b. P. Matheson ......................26 S. Graham b. R. Joy ...................5 R. Higgins b. P. Matheson..........7 D. Lunn lbw. b. P. Matheson ......................50 J. Ginnane b. R. Clark ................6 T. Williams lbw. b. P. Matheson ......................48 M. Lafferty c. R. Joy b. P. Matheson ........................0 L. Rogers n.o. ...........................28 T. Sauvarin b. P. Matheson.........9 K. Gray b. P. Matheson ..............2 D. Ginnane c. C. Salmon b. J. Trease..............................0 Extras ......................................18 Total .......................................199 Bowling: R. Joy 1/13, J. Trease 1/51, R. Clark 1/40, P. Matheson 7/29, T. Wightman 0/47, D. Symmons 0/2. 1st innings Nerrena T. Wightman n.o. ........................0 D. Baldi n.o. ...............................7 S. Lester b. J. Ginnane ...............0 Extras ........................................0 Total .................................1/7 (cc) Bowling: J. Ginnane 1/2, T. Sauvarin 0/3, M. Lafferty 0/0, L. Rogers 0/2. KORUMBURRA v WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens D. Britt c. S. Dole b. I. Osman ...........................42 G. Britt c. L. Zanchetta b. A. Meade ..........................85 M. Thomas lbw. b. A. Meade .......................... 11 R. Thomas lbw. b. L. Zanchetta .....................31 S. Huitema b. L. Zanchetta ......16 T. Hooper c. L. Zanchetta b. S. Dole................................2 B. Osborne c. K. Dorman b. L. Zanchetta .....................38

Look out: Inverloch’s Kit Rothier has Town’s Scott Browne ducking for cover at Scorpion Park on Saturday. However, not everything went the Stingrays’ way. More photos at www.mdphotos.net J. Sheerin c. L. Zanchetta b. I. Osman ...........................21 K. Brann lbw. b. L. Zanchetta .....................16 S. Williams b. L. Zanchetta ........4 Z. Macdermit n.o........................0 Extras ........................................9 Total .......................................275 Bowling: L. Zanchetta 5/55,

A. Meade 2/41, S. Hayes 0/22, K. Dorman 0/41, S. Dole 1/75, I. Osman 2/18, K. Rigby 0/16. TOWN v INVERLOCH 1st innings Town S. Fixter r.o...............................21 M. Weerasinghe-Silva c&b. D. Mathews .................15 S. Browne b. K. Rotthier..........21

A. Ratnaike c. J. Jesson b. K. Rotthier......................137 D. Burge lbw. b. K. Rotthier..........................0 M. Smith c. W. Taberner b. L. Rankin..........................42 N. Johnston c. B. Debono b. L. Rankin............................9 M. Borschman b. R. Thomas .....7

A. Hickey c. b. W. Rankin .........6 C. McGannon b. R. Thomas ......3 L. Smith n.o................................4 Extras ......................................24 Total .......................................288 Bowling: R. Thomas 2/47, K. Rotthier 3/57, D. Mathews 1/28, L. Rankin 3/56, T. McQualter 0/45, J. Jesson 0/43.

• LDCA A Grade, Division Two

Stars shine under leaden skies FIRST played second with MDU taking on the Wonthaggi Miners at Meeniyan.

Miners chose to bat and were dismissed for a paltry 122 runs thanks in large part due to a highly productive spell with the ball by none other than Nick Eddy. Eddy took 4/41 (16) and MDU was out in the middle itself after ending the Miners’ innings in the 57th over.

Jason O’Reilly was the most prolific Miner with 41 runs followed by Daniel Loos with 22. MDU wasted no time and opted to send in the openers rather than night watchmen. With 18 overs bowled it will resume on Saturday at 2/28. Matthew Olden (2) and Joel Sinclair (16) are the batsmen out. Kilcunda/Bass played the hapless Glen Alvie whose task

LDCA Under 16 Cricket LDCA Under 16’s Round 9 Day 1

West Division: MDU 150 versus Koonwarra RSL. Brett Thorson 67, Cam Olden 25, Cooper Cary 21 and John Phillips 12. Nerrena 143 versus Korumburra 0 for 7. Nathan Trotto 45 and Ja-

Young talent: Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL’s 12 year old Callum Buckland, bowling leg spin, took five U16 MDU wickets for six runs from three overs.

cob Beckwith 36. Bowling: Jye Celebrine 5 for 29, Tom Crocker 2 for 17, Harry McNeill 1 for 20, Evan Allaway 1 for 8 and Darcy Kemp 1 for 10. Town/Imperials bye. East Division: Workmens 84 versus Phillip Island. Alex Geyer 18 and Adam Honeysett 12. Bowling: Keith Robinson 1 for 13, Jack Spencer 4 for 20, Jai Asbury 2 for 12, Josh Ryan 1 for 6 and Josh Excell 2 for 9. Kilcunda Bass 137 versus Inverloch. Steven Burchell 17, Jack Rosenow 29, Luke Hamilton 17 and Ryley Duff 18. Bowling: Ryan Sparkes 3 for 24, Aiden Box 3 for 24, Xavier Robertson 2 for 8 and Elijah Cousins 2 for 33. Glen Alvie 111 versus Poowong Loch. Jy Hull 53 and Rowan Slade 11. Bowling: Brad Monson 2 for 13, Joel Darts 1 for 12, William Walker 1 for 4, Sam Henry 1 for 14, Aaron Bardwell 1 for 14 and Tom Sheedy 1 for 11.

was made even more daunting by the venue being Wonthaggi’s Butch West Oval. Glen Alvie was all out in the 59th for 97 runs with Barry Davidson, batting way down the list, posting the top score of 29. For Killy/Bass James Mahood took 4/22 (10.2), Dean Pipicelli 2/24 (13) and Chris Peckett 2/8 (5). Before stumps were pulled for the day Killy/Bass had lost eight wickets with 25 overs faced. Steven Oates had 50 against his name and the side will resume at 8/127. Koonwarra Leongatha/ RSL are playing each other at the Koonwarra Recreation Reserve. Koony elected to bat and with Sam Hughes customarily getting the Cougars away to a strong start with 55 runs, the side was all out for 150. In reply Foster is 3/49 having faced 25 overs. Poowong Loch has the bye. KOONWARRA-L/RSL v FOSTER 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL S. Hughes c. D. Walker b. J. Prain..............................55 L. Enter b. D. Walker .................4 J. Moore c. T. Smith b. O. Straw .............................2 B. Perry b. L. Edgelow...............6 N. Liyanage c. H. Griggs b. L. Edgelow .........................6 J. Hughes b. J. Prain ...................8 A. Rockall c. M. Lynch b. H. Griggs ............................1 C. Moscript stp. M. Lynch b. G. Watkins ........................29 J. Kennedy r.o. ...........................0 N. Arnup c. J. Law b. H. Griggs ............................2 K. Thorne n.o. ..........................28 Extras ........................................9 Total .......................................150 Bowling: D. Walker 1/27, O. Straw 1/40, L. Edgelow 2/31, H. Griggs 2/32, J. Prain 2/8, G. Wat-

kins 1/6. 1st innings Foster M. Lynch c. J. Hughes b. J. Kennedy..........................2 H. Buckland lbw. b. J. Kennedy........................22 J. Law b. S. Hughes .................20 G. Watkins n.o. ...........................0 O. Straw n.o. ..............................0 Extras ........................................5 Total ......................................3/49 Bowling: J. Kennedy 2/14, N. Arnup 0/10, N. Liyanage 0/11, K. Thorne 0/13, S. Hughes 1/0. MDU v WON MINERS 1st innings Won Miners G. Kent b. M. Patching ..............1 J. Andrighetto b. N. Eddy.........16 D. Loos lbw. b. N. Eddy ............................22 J. O’Reilly c. M. Martin b. N. Eddy ............................41 C. Thomas r.o. ............................6

B. Andrighetto c. M. Martin b. M. Cantwell......................10 R. Birkett c. N. Eddy b. M. Olden ............................8 J. Loos lbw. b. N. Eddy ..............................0 J. Piasente n.o...........................13 A. Hall r.o...................................0 P. Owen r.o. ................................1 Extras ........................................4 Total .......................................122 Bowling: M. Patching 1/13, M. Cantwell 1/22, M. Olden 1/24, N. Eddy 4/31, L. Mercer 0/9, M. Kewming 0/17, J. Sinclair 0/4. 1st innings MDU M. Olden c. A. Hall b. R. Birkett ............................2 G. Webster n.o. ...........................9 J. Sinclair lbw. b. J. Piasente.........................16 S. Smith n.o. ...............................0 Extras ........................................1 Total ......................................2/28

Bowling: R. Birkett 1/6, J. Loos 0/10, P. Owen 0/9, A. Hall 0/0, J. Piasente 1/3. GLEN ALVIE v KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Glen Alvie D. Williams c. A. Donohue b. J. Dakin ............................17 P. Roberts c. C. Peckett b. J. Mahood.........................24 J. Burke c. A. Donohue b. C. Peckett ...........................6 W. Luke c. S. Leman b. C. Peckett ...........................0 A. Hamilton lbw. b. A. Donohue ........................2 D. Tiziani c. J. Bastwrous b. J. Mahood...........................7 A. McBride lbw. b. D. Pipicelli .........................1 B. Davidson c. J. Dakin b. J. Mahood.........................29 K. Simpson b. D. Pipicelli .........0

S. Watson stp. S. Oates b. J. Mahood...........................0 L. McRae n.o..............................1 Extras ......................................10 Total .........................................97 Bowling: D. Pipicelli 2/24, S. Leman 0/21, J. Dakin 1/6, C. Peckett 2/8, A. Donohue 1/8, J. Mahood 4/22. 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass S. Oates c. ................................50 J. Dakin c. ................................14 A. Donohue c. ..........................24 J. Bastwrous c. ...........................9 A. Larcombe n.o. .....................15 J. Tregear c. ................................2 D. Ferguson c. ............................3 S. Leman r.o. ..............................0 J. Mahood b................................0 C. Peckett n.o. ............................2 Extras ........................................8 Total ....................................8/127 Bowling: W. Luke 4/74, A. McBride 1/29, D. Williams 2/16.

Staunch: in customary good form, Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL’s Sam Hughes had his team away to a optimistic start with a solid 50 run innings. More photos at www.mdphotos.net

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Hoober’s brilliance defies his wildest dream THE match, some would say the round, belonged to MDU veteran and club president Craig Hoober.

Few could dispute Craig Hoober was the man of the match with a magnificent nine wicket haul for the Demons. What’s more, Hoober’s 27 overs included nine maidens and yielded only 52 runs. “We had a few drinks on Saturday night,” he said. “It came as a surprise. I haven’t done a lot of bowling in the last three years and this is not the sort of thing that should happen to a 48 year old. “It was one of those days.” Despite Hoober’s heroic effort, Nerrena still managed 159 runs before it was bowled out in the 72nd over. The other wicket to fall was picked up by Steven Reilly; Hoober said he could not have found a better bloke to share the 10th wicket with. Wayne Telfer (31) and Joel Renden (34) were the best of the Nerrena batsman. The top side OMK played third placed Phillip Island at Cowes.

The Sharks were held to 162 by a relentless OMK attack. One would expect nothing less. OMK wickets were shared by Matthew Adams 2/40, James Paterson 3/22, Dylan McKeekin 2/17 and Nick Audino 3/48. With two of the Diggers’ batsmen (one a night watchmen sent in to guard the stumps) back in the dressing room, play will resume on Saturday with OMK 2/9 with six overs faced. At McMahon Reserve Wonthaggi Club has batted itself into a strong position against Koonwarra Leongatha/RSL, defending 248. Liam Sawyer contributed the lion’s share of the runs with an innings of 102 on a weekend when centuries were rare across all grades. Joe Nicholls 3/66 and Samuel Turner 3/43 were the main wicket takers for Koony. At stumps the visitors were 1/17. The ground was unsuitable for play in the Inverloch v Town match at Thompson Reserve after the week’s wet weather and play did not commence. The game will be

played as a one day match on Saturday.

Division 1

NERRENA v MDU 1st innings Nerrena H. Funnell c. S. McRae b. C. Hoober .........................14 W. Telfer c. C. Olden b. C. Hoober .........................31 G. Murphy c. T. Sinclair b. C. Hoober ...........................0 J. Hoy b. C. Hoober ...................0 J. Renden c. C. Harris b. C. Hoober .........................34 C. Baudinette c. T. Sinclair b. C. Hoober .........................17 A. Harrison b. C. Hoober .........24 B. Hayes c. T. Sinclair b. S. Riley.............................14 N. Trotto c. C. Harris b. C. Hoober ...........................1 J. Beckwith c. S. Arnup b. C. Hoober ...........................4 T. Davison n.o. ...........................4 Extras ......................................16 Total .......................................159 Bowling: P. Vine 0/15, C. Harris 0/8, S. McRae 0/19, C. Hoober 9/52, S. Arnup 0/38, T. Corry 0/16, S. Riley 1/5. PHILLIP ISLAND v OMK 1st innings Phillip Island M. Parsons lbw. b. J. Paterson ........................24 A. Finlayson lbw. b. D. McMeekin ...................17 S. Boyack c. J. Lamers b. J. Paterson ..........................3 T. Hornsby lbw. b. D. McMeekin .....................6 M. Young c. D. McMeekin b. J. Paterson ..........................0 L. Keating c. D. Creed b. N. Audino .........................40 C. Epifano c. D. McMeekin b. N. Audino ...........................8 M. Wright c. J. Lamers b. M. Adams .........................44 C. Wilson c. N. Audino b. M. Adams ...........................4 C. Andrews n.o...........................1

• LDCA B Grade Division 2

Wonthaggi Miners in box seat WONTHAGGI Miners had consistency right through its innings to set Imperials the task of chasing 250 for victory this Saturday in day two of the two day fixture.

Imperials sent Miners in to bat in the hope the damp conditions would aid its bowlers, the Imps sitting fifth and really needing victory to keep its hopes alive. Opener Paul Hammer got things off well with a well made 30 but it was two costly runouts that dinted some of the Miner’s early momentum. Clint Honeysett (38) and Darren Beesey (35) were both run out just as they were starting to get going. But the Miners innings was held together well with good scores by Geoff Peters (37) and Dariyen Jones (40). The match between top four sides Korumburra and Poowong-Loch is expected to come down to the wire after Korumburra put Poowong Loch in to bat at Loch Recreation Reserve. Opener Adam Sheedy made 41 in a 62 run opening stand with Jesse Patullo (16). Captain Brad Hall made the top score of 33

before a batting collapse left Poowong –Loch all out for 187. Matthew Olden was superb with the ball, taking 5/25 for Korumburra. In the final B2 match, in somewhat of a trend, the team winning the toss again sent the opposition in with Kilcunda Bass 206 scoring well against Glen Alvie at Bass. Top scorer was down in the innings with Daniel Blackney making a fine 44. This came after a serious batting collapse where Killy Bass lost 4/2, being 5/78 at one stage. Patrick Palmer, 4/45 was the best of the Glen Alvie attack.

Division 2

WON MINERS v IMPERIALS 1st innings Won Miners P. Hammer c. R. McLennan b. S. McLennan ....................30 T. Nelson b. R. McLennan .........9 J. Nelson r.o..............................21 C. Honeysett r.o........................38 D. Beesey c. A. Meyer b. T. McGrath .......................35 G. Peters b. P. McCaughan.......37 L. Jones c. S. McLennan b. D. McLennan ...................15 D. Jones b. S. McLennan .........40 A. Honeysett n.o. .......................6 J. Rumbold n.o. ..........................6 Extras ......................................12 Total .............................8/249 (cc) Bowling: Z. Price 0/50, R. McLennan 1/51, P. McCaughan 1/35, S. McLennan 2/45, T. McGrath 1/15, M. McGrath 0/16, D. McLennan 1/32. POOWONG-LOCH v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Poowong-Loch

A. Sheedy b. D. Bailey.............41 J. Patullo c. J. Richards b. M. Olden ..........................16 C. Knox c. N. Leppin b. D. Bailey ..........................13 M. Hancock c. T. Gray b. M. Olden ............................8 B. Hall c. T. Gray b. D. Scott ............................33 G. Birnie lbw. b. D. Bailey ..........................17 N. Allen b. D. Scott ..................20 L. Miller c. N. Leppin b. M. Olden ............................9 B. Monson c. J. Richards b. M. Olden ............................0 J. Knox n.o. ................................4 S. Head c. J. Oxlee b. M. Olden ............................2 Extras ......................................24 Total .......................................187 Bowling: B. Martin 0/14, M. Cozzio 0/24, J. Richards 0/17, M. Olden 5/25, D. Bailey 3/25, C. Mileto 0/13, T. Gray 0/28, H. McNeill 0/19, D. Scott 2/15. KILCUNDA-BASS v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass T. Aplin c. L. Gheller b. P. Palmer ..........................14 P. Mohascy c. L. Gheller b. P. Palmer ..........................30 T. Smith c. I. Thorn b. J. Thomas .........................15 R. Gardiner b. M. Hull ...............0 S. Tapscott c. J. Hull b. B. McRae ...........................0 C. Elliott c. F. Gheller b. R. Slade ............................36 A. Barklay c. G. Reilly b. L. Gheller ...........................1 R. Duff c. J. Hull b. B. McRae ...........................4 D. Bettles c. B. McRae b. R. Slade ............................24 D. Blackney c. M. Hull b. J. Thomas .........................44 R. Duff n.o. ..............................12 Extras ......................................29 Total .......................................206 Bowling: J. Hull 0/29, R. Slade 2/32, P. Palmer 4/45, J. Thomas 1/39, B. McRae 2/22, G. Rielly 0/24.

In action: the man of the match, MDU club veteran and president, Craig Hoober took nine wickets for 52 runs in the game against Nerrena on Saturday. Photo by Mark Drury. A. Thomas c. J. Lamers b. N. Audino ...........................0 Extras ......................................15 Total .......................................162 Bowling: R. White 0/12, M. Adams 2/40, J. Paterson 3/22, D. McMeekin 2/17, N. Audino 3/48, J. Cochrane 0/17. 1st innings OMK N. Creed lbw. b. C. Wilson............................2 J. Cochrane n.o...........................2 C. Chasemore lbw. b. C. Andrews.........................3

R. White n.o. ..............................2 Extras ........................................0 Total ........................................2/9 Bowling: A. Thomas 0/5, C. Andrews 1/2, C. Wilson 1/2. WON WORKMENS v KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings Won Workmens S. Brann c. J. Pickersgill b. M. Boswell .......................20 D. Turton c. N. Grimes b. C. Sherriff.........................37 R. Geyer b. C. Sherriff .............24

L. Sawyer ret. .........................102 J. Thomas c. J. Rockall b. C. Sherriff...........................2 A. Geyer c. M. Boswell b. J. Nichols..........................33 M. McCall c. J. Rockall b. J. Nichols............................8 B. Evans c. C. Sherriff b. J. Nichols............................1 S. Coldebella b. B. Hastings ......0 M. Davey lbw. b. B. Hastings .........................0 C. Rigby n.o. ..............................1 Extras ......................................20

Total .......................................248 Bowling: M. Boswell 1/31, J. Nichols 3/66, J. Hastings 0/16, S. Turner 0/19, C. Sherriff 3/43, Ja. Pickersgill 0/38, B. Hastings 2/29. 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL D. Baker n.o. ..............................1 C. Sherriff n.o.............................9 J. Rockall r.o. .............................7 Extras ........................................0 Total ......................................1/17 Bowling: J. Thomas 0/8, M. McCall 0/9, R. Geyer 0/0.

LDCA Junior Cricket Under 13 LDCA Under 13 team to play Sale Maffra in game one at Maffra on February 14.

Coach Jareth Hume and manager Warren Williams. Josh Williams (c) Inverloch, Evan Allaway Korumburra, Callum Buckland Koonwarra RSL, Heath Dobbie Workmens, Darcy Hume Town, Ethan Lamers OMK, Xavier Robertson Inverloch, Jacob Strickland Inverloch, Joey

McNeill Korumburra, Jude Grace Phillip Island, Darcy Excell Phillip Island, Jay Lindsay Town and Campbell Ion Workmens. LDCA Under 13s team to play Warragul in game two on February 21 with the ground to be confirmed. Coach Jareth Hume and manager Warren Williams. Keith Robinson (c) Phillip Island, Josh Williams Inverloch, Evan Al-

Clements and Bulbulian on the up and up INVERLOCH Tennis Club’s Jack Clements played in four tournaments over the Christmas, New Year’s break while his team mate, David Bulbulian, played in two. Their’s were amazing performances with both making it into the final of both singles and doubles at the 2016 Gold Victorian Grasscourt Championships and even more incredible because Juniors from 12 different countries competed in The Margaret Court Gold Cup and The Victorian Grasscourt championships. Clements won the 16s Singles and the 16s Dou-

bles at the 2016 Margaret Court Gold Cup, won the 16s Doubles and was a finalist in the 16s Singles at the 2016 Victorian Junior Grasscourt Championships at Wodonga, was an Open Doubles finalist and 16s Singles finalist at the 2015 Warrnambool Gold Grasscourt Championships and quarter finalist in both the 16s Singles Open Doubles at the 2016 Shepparton Silver Grass Court Championships. Bulbulian was a Doubles 16s semi finalist in the 2016 Shepparton Silver Grass Court Championships and finalist in both the 16s Singles and the 16s Doubles at the 2016 Margaret Court Gold Cup.

laway Korumburra, Heath Dobbie Workmens, Darcy Hume Town, Ethan Lamers OMK, Xavier Robertson Inverloch, Jacob Strickland Inverloch, Jude Grace Phillip Island, Darcy Excell Phillip Island, Jay

Lindsay Town, Campbell Ion Workmens and Tom Roberts Koonwarra RSL. Please note the Under 12 teams will be selected after training on Monday, February 1 and players and parents notified.

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 12 - January 30 & February 6 Home team Grade A1 Korumburra Imperials OMK Town Grade A2 MDU Koon-L/RSL Glen Alvie Poowong-Loch Grade B1 Phillip Island Nerrena Won Workmens Inverloch Grade B2 Won Miners Poowong-Loch Kilcunda-Bass Foster Grade C1 Korumburra Town Phillip Island Inverloch Grade C2 Glen Alvie Koon-L/RSL OMK Kilcunda-Bass

Away Team

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Won Workmens Nerrena Phillip Island Inverloch

Kor Rec L Turf Outt SP 1

G. Wightman G. Adams J. Curry L. White

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Won Miners Foster Kilcunda-Bass Bye

Meen Rec T. Rogers Koon Rec A. Stride Butch W G. Laird

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OMK MDU Koon-L/RSL Town

Cowes Rec Nerr Rec McMhn I Turf

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Imperials Korumburra Glen Alvie Bye

Won Rec I. Richards Loch Rec N. Graydon Bass Rec N. Grabham

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Won Workmens OMK MDU Korumburra

KSC SP 2 Rhyll Rec Inv Rec

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Won Workmens GA Won Miners M McK Poowong-Loch L Velo Bye

A. Roberts G. Goss A. Jordan B. Bek

G. Wyatt K. Scrimshaw N. Barnes I. Thomas TBA TBA TBA

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

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• LDCA C Grade, Division One

OMK continue domination C GRADE teams came together despite wind and rain to battle against opponents in another two week match on Saturday.

Phillip Island went in to bat after winning the toss against MDU. John Johnston contributed 34 runs to the innings with the help of Mark Christopher and David Kenter who made 19 each. MDU’s Cooper Cary, Mitchell Hoober and Joshua Brown each took two wickets for the side while Dale Thomas and Jai Bright took two catches. The Sharks finished the innings on 144 in the 45th over as it tries to maintain fourth position on the ladder. MDU played 14 overs and made 1/17. The Red Caps went in

to bat after winning the toss against Inverloch on Saturday. Premier batsman Ben Croatto contributed the most to the innings with 57 while Beavan Castles was next best on 18. Stingrays’ Shaun Hayes took four wickets for the side and Rob Hughes took three. Meanwhile Michael Mackay caught three out as Ned Bradley took two. Red Caps finished the innings on 129 in the 42nd over as Inverloch went in to bat its first 18 overs. Dean Cashin made 13 not out as the Stingrays finished up for the day on 4/21. Inverloch will be back to bat this weekend to redeem itself from last on the ladder. Wonthaggi Workmens went in to bat after winning the toss against home team Cobras on Saturday. Workmens’ Ian Barnes

contributed 37 not out while Joel Liddle was next best on 30 before Aaron Brinskma caught him out. Cobras’ Darryl Telfer took five wickets for the side, responsible for taking out Steve Anstey, Matthew Cadwallender, Mark Dobbie, Matt Sharp and Jaxon Wade. The Workmen finished the innings on 162 in the 50th over. OMK won the toss and went in to bat against home team Scorpions on Saturday. Premier batsman Aaron McKinnon got off to a cracking start making 118 runs not out. Peter Miller and David Jeffries were both next best on 34. Scorpions’ Arin DeGennaro took four wickets in 14 overs while Tim Cashin, Michael Warren and Davern Goss each caught

out an OMK batter. OMK finished the day on 6/289 as it works to maintain its position on the top of the ladder.

Details

INVERLOCH v NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena B. Croatto lbw. b. S. Hayes ...........................57 B. Gannon c. Mackay b. R. Sparkes ..........................3 J. Kelly c. N. Bradley b. S. Hayes ........................... 11 A. Trotto b. D. Cashin ................5 B. Castles b. S. Hayes ..............18 N. Battersby b. D. Cashin ..........3 S. Gaddam lbw. b. S. Hayes .............................2 M. Waltom c. Mackay b. R. Hughes...........................2 C. Marinou n.o. ........................12 B. Martin c. N. Bradley b. R. Hughes...........................0 D. Grigg c. Mackay b. R. Hughes...........................0 Extras ......................................16 Total .......................................129 Bowling: R. Sparkes 1/8, S. Hayes 4/30, J. Womer 0/14, D. Cashin 2/33, C. Bulter 0/28, R. Hughes 3/5, A. Box 0/7. 1st innings Inverloch

M. Woods c. B. Gannon b. B. Croatto ...........................0 N. Bradley c. S. Gaddam b. B. Croatto ...........................0 J. Womer b. B. Castles ...............1 D. Cashin n.o............................13 C. Bulter b. N. Battersby............1 R. Sparkes n.o. ...........................1 Extras ........................................5 Total ...............................4/21 (cc) Bowling: B. Croatto 2/2, B. Castles 1/5, J. Kelly 0/5, N. Battersby 1/8, M. Waltom 0/0. PHILLIP ISLAND v MDU 1st innings Phillip Island C. Muscat b. W. Collins .............8 M. Christopher lbw. b. C. Cary .............................19 D. Kenter c. D. Thomas b. C. Cary .............................19 P. Francis c. D. Thomas b. K. Brown ............................7 J. Johnston r.o...........................34 B. Quirk b...................................9 W. Paterson c. J. Bright b. M. Hoober ..........................0 J. Manning r.o. .........................13 R. Young stp. b. J. Brown ............................... M. Cleary c. b. J. Brown .............................6 S. Cox n.o...................................0 Extras ......................................21 Total .......................................144

Bowling: K. Brown 1/33, W. Collins 1/33, C. Cary 2/18, J. Bright 0/12, M. Hoober 2/15, J. Brown 2/24. 1st innings MDU T. Bright lbw. b. J. Johnston ..........................8 G. Jones n.o. ...............................3 C. Cary n.o. ................................4 Extras ........................................2 Total ......................................1/17 Bowling: B. Quirk 0/1, R. Young 0/2, S. Cox 0/9, J. Johnston 1/5. KORUMBURRA v WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens S. Anstey b. D. Telfer .................8 J. Liddle c. A. Brinksma b. P. Churchill.......................30 S. Roche b. P. Churchill ...........18 S. Farrington lbw. b. M. Wrigley .......................23 I. Barnes n.o. ............................37 L. McGuirk c. D. Telfer b. M. Wrigley .........................0 L. Anstey b. P. Churchill ..........12 M. Cadwallender c. I. Riddell b. D. Telfer ...........................16 M. Dobbie b. D. Telfer ...............0 J. Wade b. D. Telfer ....................0 M. Sharp b. D. Telfer .................0 Extras ......................................18 Total .......................................162

Bowling: D. Telfer 5/32, S. Hall 0/40, P. Churchill 3/49, M. Wrigley 2/37. 1st innings Korumburra P. Churchill n.o...........................1 A. Brinksma lbw. b. M. Sharp.............................0 J. Petrie n.o.................................0 Extras ........................................4 Total ........................................1/5 Bowling: L. McGuirk 0/2, M. Sharp 1/2, M. Cadwallender 0/0. TOWN v OMK 1st innings OMK P. Harper c. D. Goss b. A. DeGennaro ..................10 A. McKinnon n.o. .................. 118 D. Jeffries n.o. ..........................34 J. Greenwood lbw. b. M. Warren ........................19 W. Dowel lbw. b. A. DeGennaro ....................0 P. Miller b. S. Clark..................34 P. Gillin c. T. Cashin b. A. DeGennaro ....................2 R. Quaife c. M. Warren b. A. DeGennaro ..................32 Extras ......................................40 Total .............................6/289 (cc) Bowling: S. Clark 1/78, J. Pouw 0/8, B. Amato 0/39, M. Kreutzberger 0/27, A. DeGennaro 4/74, M. Warren 1/12, R. Edwards 0/22, D. Hume 0/7.

• LDCA C Grade, Division Two

Workmen and Cougars in to bat DIVISION two of C Grade went out into the rain to commence a new two week match.

Wonthaggi Workmens went in to bat after winning the toss against Glen Alvie. Premier batsman Jack Sheerin got off to a good start making 101 runs before retiring while batting partner Corey Casey also managed to make 77. Glen Alvie’s Richard Burke took two wickets but the Workmen finished the innings on 6/295 in the 40th over. Glen Alvie then played the first 20 overs and managed to make 5/38 with premier batsman Jarrod Newsome contributing 19

runs. Workmens’ Kaidyn Dudley took three wickets in four overs before the day was through. The Cougars went in to bat first after winning the toss against the Miners at Mary MacKillop College on Saturday. Shane Moore contributed 68 not out while Dylan Clarke and Paris Buckley made 28 and 20 runs respectively. Miners’ Wayne Chapman took four wickets and a maiden in 11 overs while Reece Jones caught two Cougars out. Cougars finished the day on 9/175 as it works to move up from sixth place on the ladder. The Diggers took to the field after Poowong

Loch opted to bat first after winning the toss at Leongatha Velodrome on Saturday. Poowong Loch were out for 116 in 50 overs. Diggers’ Adam Busana took four wickets and a maiden in 11 overs while George Lomagno, Sam Matthews and Daniel Wylie took two wickets each. The Diggers played its first nine overs and took 1/13 and will continue play this Saturday to maintain its place on the top of the ladder.

Details

GLEN ALVIE v WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens J. Sheerin ret...........................101 C. Casey c. ...............................77 J. Schulz n.o. ............................25 A. Churchill c. ..........................14

K. Dudley c. ...............................0 N. Dobbie b. ...............................6 L. Borne c.................................23 D. Herbert n.o. ...........................1 Extras ......................................47 Total .......................... 6/295 (dec) Bowling: J. Newsome 0/23, M. Grieve 0/40, C. Cook 0/38, R. Burke 2/44, D. Hynes 0/12, M. Milnes 1/46, K. Hull 1/56, L. Ion 1/28. 1st innings Glen Alvie D. Hynes lbw. b. L. Borne .............................8 J. Newsome c. b. K. Dudley .........................19 R. Burke b. L. Borne ..................0 M. Grieve c. B. Mattock b. K. Dudley ...........................6 L. Ion c. N. Dobbie b. K. Dudley ...........................2 C. Cook n.o. ...............................2 Extras ........................................1 Total ......................................5/38 Bowling: L. Borne 2/10, J. Sheerin 0/14, K. Dudley 3/10, C. Casey 0/4. KOONWARRA-L/RSL v WON MINERS 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL A. Piksons b. T. Hamilton ..........3 D. Clark c. R. Jones

b. W. Chapman .....................28 P. Buckley c&b. W. Chapman ..20 R. Brown b. W. Chapman ..........0 S. Moore n.o.............................68 J. Geary c. M. Greenway b. W. Chapman ..................... 11 G. Sherriff c. R. Jones b. T. Wells...............................1 M. Scrimshaw c. P. Loos b. T. Wells...............................3 L. Hughes r.o. .............................4 A. Drury c. T. Brosnan b. L. Granger ..........................5 I. Smith n.o.................................0 Extras ......................................32 Total ....................................9/175 Bowling: M. Greenway 0/29, J. Schroeder 0/25, T. Wells 2/33, T. Hamilton 1/18, W. Chapman 4/42, T. Brosnan 0/1, L. Granger 1/9. OMK v POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Poowong-Loch Extras ......................................23 Total ....................................... 116 Bowling: D. Wylie 2/25, S. Matthews 2/32, A. Busana 4/31, G. Lomagno 2/19, R. Wyatt 0/0, M. Blackburn 0/0. 1st innings OMK Extras ........................................5 Total ......................................1/13

Shot: Koony’s Dylan Clark cuts for four runs. Clark’s 28 run innings included four boundaries. More photos at www.mdphotos.net

Football shock at league revamp Continued from page 60 Mr Stride said, “It goes from being the least travelled to the most travelled.” The Nyora club’s initial reaction is unfavourable with its president, Peter Levey, saying the proposal came as a shock. “Based on the initial feedback the club would be pushing to stay in the Ellinbank and District Football League and I think we can put a fairly compelling case up”, Mr Levey said. “In a perfect world, that’s our choice and we’re about our club being where we believe it belongs,” Levey said. Ellinbank and District league chairman Roger Gwynne, a Nyora life member, believed if the club had to join the Alberton league it would be the “beginning of the end for them”. “I’ll be supporting Nyora’s decision not to move and I believe the clubs left in the Ellinbank league will support Nyora too,” he said. Gwynne was hugely disappointed by the proposals, which would reduce the Ellinbank and District and Alberton leagues from 15 and 12 clubs respectively to nine clubs. “I’m disappointed, obviously, but I’ve learnt over the years with these decisions you’ve got to appeal them as best you can and if you can’t and you don’t succeed you’ve just got to get behind it and support it,” Gwynne said. Inverloch-Kongwak co-president Bruce Clark said the club executive felt the West Gippsland competition would be its “preferred league” over its current and proposed home in the Alberton league. He added that club members have been asked for

their opinions and the club would meet with review representatives before making a written submission on the proposals. Both Clark and Levey listed factors including travel and the loss of rivalry games among the reasons for their positions. Nyora has competed in the Ellinbank league since 1967, while Phillip Island, Dalyston, KorumburraBena, Kilcunda-Bass and Inverloch-Kongwak all have ties to the defunct Bass Valley-Wonthaggi and District league. Kilcunda-Bass president Ash Carlson said his club would support Inverloch-Kongwak’s move to join the West Gippsland competition and was “quite happy” with the review’s proposal. This however would result in Alberton having an eight team competition but without byes. If Nyora refused to shift, Alberton would be reduced to an “unworkable” seven teams. The changes result from the AFL Gippsland commission which was appointed to examine the structure of football throughout a region where there are widespread complaints about inequalities between clubs. It is perceived that the gap between the clubs to the west of the region such a Dalyston, Kilcunda/Bass and Phillip Island and those to the east will continue to widen. Population growth in the west, due to its proximity to Melbourne, is growing rapidly compared to the modest growth of communities to the east. AFL Gippsland is committed to ensuring the sustainability of leagues. The draft recommendations of the AFL Gippsland Senior Football Review, to be implemented next sea-

son, were unveiled to the affected clubs and leagues two days prior to a press conference at the Morwell Recreation Reserve on Friday morning. The press conference was attended by AFL Gippsland region general manager and review committee chair Travis Switzer, the AFL Gippsland commission chair Brian Quigley and Netball Victoria eastern regional development manager Judi Buhagiar. Travis Switzer has encouraged all stakeholders to voice their opinion on the radical changes to the leagues in the area proposed for next year. “There might be a couple of clubs that will want to have further conversation with us,” Switzer said. “We understand the impact these recommendations have on people and clubs and they’re not set in concrete. “We want good and bad feedback because we want to understand and come up with a good solution for each club.” Mr Switzer said several clubs had felt they could not compete in the current league structures, particularly in the Alberton and Ellinbank and District leagues. Parties affected by the review have until March 11 to submit written feedback for the review panel, chaired by Switzer, to consider before the final recommendations are made. The senior football review also included the Gippsland, Mid Gippsland and North Gippsland leagues where clubs remain unchanged. AFL Gippsland would be responsible for the governance and administration of the new league. Members of the review panel conducted meetings and surveys with the clubs and leagues last year. Mr Switzer said, “Our focus needs to be on sustain-

ability of clubs,” Switzer said. “That means there are going to be changes to leagues and we’ve got to listen to our clubs. “Over the last couple of years some of our club have been doing it really tough.” The competitive balance of the leagues, travel times and population growth (particularly in West Gippsland and coastal areas of South Gippsland) were all considered when developing the recommendations. Mr Switzer said detailed consultation and research showed there was a clear and urgent need for structural change at the western end of the region. In coming up with the recommendations released at the press conference Mr Switzer said a lot of research had gone into on-field results from the past seven years, as well as growth areas and projected growth areas in Gippsland and the impact that will have and is already having on football and netball clubs. It was the close geographical nature of the 27 clubs across the Alberton and Ellinbank leagues that led the review committee to the possibility of three nine-team competitions. Mr Switzer said numerous models were considered, including the introduction of a divisional system with promotion and relegation, and stressed the need for flexibility of league structures in order to protect the future of club. The commission looked at a whole range of options but none was considered as viable when other circumstances such as travel time and distances were factored in. The review committee has also recommended a formal review of the region’s football and netball governance structures but Switzer said he did not know when that would take place.

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Inverloch in grips of Froome fever INVERLOCH will be bursting with cyclists this Saturday when the Chris Froome led Jayco Herald Sun tour rolls into town. Already three local cycling groups have planned rides to finish in Inverloch. Leongatha Cycling Club has organised a ride leaving the Leongatha post office at 9am, Phillip Island cyclists are meeting at Cape Paterson for a 100km ride into Inverloch to celebrate a “sizzling summer of cycling” while the local Inverloch cruisers are also expected to be out in force after the usual morning ride. The tour is expected to roll into town at about 2pm but the public is recommended to get into Inverloch from lunchtime to soak up the atmosphere and get a good vantage point. The cyclists’ entry into town will be from the Cape Paterson direction along the picturesque coastline after pedalling through Wonthaggi. Earlier cyclists will go through Mirboo North, down Love’s Lane into Dumbalk, and along Nerrena Road into Leongatha. In Leongatha at around 12.30pm-1pm cyclists will be seen going past the

Major drawcard: two time Tour de France winner Chris Froome will have the crowd buzzing at Inverloch this Saturday. schools in Ogilvy Street before passing the overhead railway bridge, along Young Street and then heading out of town on the Bass Highway to Wonthaggi then Inverloch. Once approaching from Inverloch, cyclists will move along Toorak Road,

into Venus Street and then Ramsay Boulevard with the finish near the intersections with the Esplanade and A’Beckett Street. An Australian cyclist who has been involved in competitive cycling since the age of 10 and currently rides for

Orica-GreenEDGE is Caleb Ewan. The 22 year old has a long list of cycling achievements which include becoming Junior National Road Champion in 2010 and world champion omnium at the Junior Track World Championships in 2011.

He won the second and third stages of the 2015 Herald Sun Tour and stage five of the Vuelta a Espana. This year he won the first stage sprint of the Tour Down Under held in South Australia in January. Ewan seems to add to his list of new milestones reached with each passing ride and he will be attempting to add to them in this year’s Jayco Herald Sun Tour. Chris Froome, who rides for Ewan’s rival Team Sky said, “We don’t often get a chance to race in front of our Aussie fans. Prior to the finish of stage three in Inverloch, approximately 60 older adults will take part in Cycling Victoria’s 25 kilometre ride on the official course in the town. Bass Coast Shire Council mayor, Cr Jordan Crugnale said the region is looking forward to the event. Cr Crugnale said, “Bass Coast and South Gippsland is a cyclist’s paradise and we are thrilled to have this event featured here. “The third stage of the Jayco Herald Sun Tour brings riders to our coastline for the first time, and one that is intense, dynamic and has the awe factor.”

Gold medals for our athletes YOUNG Leongatha athlete Christine Byrne competed at the Victorian Country

Championships held in Geelong from January 22 to 24 where she won the 100 me-

Left, Dual medallist: Mirboo North’s Jasmine Woods wearing the weight of success around her neck following her performances at the Victorian Country Championships in Geelong.

tres in 12.24.

Because Byrne runs for a metropolitan club, Glenhuntly Athletics Club, she was ineligible for the Victorian Country Champion title itself. The title was taken by the girl who ran second, Lily Bayes who runs for the Geelong Guild Athletics Club. Also at the Victorian Country Championships in Geelong, 12 year old Jasmine Woods from Mirboo North placed first in the U14 high jump and ran second in the U14 100 metres event. Byrne ran second in the 200 metres final with a personal best 25.30. Christine is very happy with her performances and has qualified for the Junior Nationals in Perth during March. Prior to the Nationals, 16 year old Byrne will compete in the Victorian Juniors from February 12 to 14 and the Victorian Open from February 26 to 28 both at Lakeside Stadium Albert Park.

Medalists: from left, second placed Grace O’Dwyer from Ballarat, Lily Bayes from Geelong, Leongatha’s Christine Byrne and third placed Riley Timms from Geelong following the 100 metres award presentation at the Victorian Country Championships in Geelong.

Woolamai gears up for Cup A BUMPER crowd is expected at the horse races for the running of the Alex Scott and Staff Woolamai Cup Day this Saturday, February 6. Race club secretary Bev Carmichael said the club was expecting another well attended meeting with all pavilions and marquees booked for the day. “We are expecting a full field of 10 for the Alex Scott and Staff Woolamai Cup,” Mrs Carmichael said. “The Wonthaggi Power Football Netball Club has a large area reserved with a band, bookmaker and other entertainment for the afternoon. The girls from La Bella in Wonthaggi will

be giving out flowers and vouchers to people in the crowd they consider are ‘most appropriately dressed’ for the day. The children will be entertained by Pockets the Clown, face painting and jumping castle. The TAC will be in attendance offering breath testing and water to people as they leave the course. Gates open at 10.30am and the first race will be run at approximately 1.20pm. In other great news for the club, next year’s racing dates have been favourable with the club excited to be hosting two race meetings in January; the first being on Monday, January 2, 2017 which is the New Year’s Day public holiday.

Parrots set to fly LEONGATHA Football Netball Club has a full complement of coaches for the 2016 season with the exciting appointment of Mark Garnham as the Under 18 football coach.

We did it: winning Woolamai Cup horse from last year Lardner Lou is pictured with trainer Michelle Murray, left, jockey Grant Seacombe, and fourth from left Lou Pratt, who the horse is named after.

Mark was the coach of the Tarwin Sharks senior premiership side in 2004 and was also named coach of the Sharks team of the past 25 years. He brings incredible knowledge of the game, passion and coaching skill and his appointment emphasises the importance the club is placing on junior development. Mark will be assisted by Simon McRae.

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In the pink PLAYERS and friends of the OMK Cricket Club donned their pink gear in support of the McGrath Foundation on Saturday. OMK and Phillip Island decided to call off the pink stumps showcase game due to inclement weather, but celebrations went on anyway to raise breast cancer awareness. See story page 51.

Plenty of pink: from left, in support of the McGrath Foundation, OMK cricket players Daniel Lloyd, Peter Dell and Nathan Cant had their pink gear organised for the weekend’s fundraising event. Despite the pink stumps game against Phillip Island being called off due to inclement weather, organisers were astounded with the amount raised

Footy shock By Stuart Biggins THE current Alberton Football Netball League would be broken apart under a raft of changes proposed by AFL Gippsland’s football review. A new league called the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition would be born if AFL Gippsland’s draft recommendations come

into effect. The football community is reeling in shock at the scale of the proposed changes which could see the Alberton league reduced to nine teams with two byes instead of the current 12 teams. The newly created West Gippsland Football Netball Competition would be a nine club competition made up of clubs taken from the Alberton and Ellinbank leagues: Dalyston, Kilcunda Bass, Korumburra-Bena and Phillip Island from the Al-

berton league and Bunyip, Cora Lynn, Garfield, Koo Wee Rup and Nar Nar Goon from the Ellinbank and District League. While none of the clubs were available for comment until their committees of management have met, the Alberton Football Netball League president Barry Stride said, “The draft recommendations make a lot of sense and the reasoning is good.” He admitted there was much initial shock at

the news the Alberton competition would be revamped. Mr Stride said it had taken four or five years to get Alberton into a strong position where it has begun to attract a high standard of players. One of the surprises of the restructure is Nyora, currently in the Ellinbank league, but the proposal sees it becoming part of the Alberton league. Continued on page 58.

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