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Inverloch childcare plan upsets neighbours

CHILDCARE OUTRAGE

By Tayla Kershaw

A PROPOSAL for a childcare centre in the residential heart of Inverloch has angered residents, despite the growing need for childcare in the town that is popular with young families.

A Melbourne developer applied to Bass Coast Shire Council for a planning permit to establish a childcare centre in Park Street, the latest development flagged for the site.

Although mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale of Inverloch said the town needs a childcare centre, locals argue a residential street is an inappropriate place for up to 88 children and

15 staff.

“We’ve been fighting this developer and his outlandish schemes for five years and this childcare centre is his latest,” resident Lex Thorbecke said.

“We accepted it when he wanted three units on his block, but this idea is crazy.”

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Ports cops pier pressure

By Sarah Vella THE Port Welshpool community wants to take over management of the town’s iconic Long Jetty from current manager Gippsland Ports.

More than 100 people attended a public meeting on Friday night, to discuss the next step for the restoration of the structure following the fourth failed attempt to gain Federal Government funding in November 2015.

McMillan MP Russell Broadbent and Gippsland Ports were absent from the meeting, organised

by South Gippsland Shire Council councillor Jeanette Harding.

Trevor Buck from the Port Welshpool Long Jetty Project Control Group said the community needed to come up with an alternative plan to what has already been presented.

“We need to form a committee amongst ourselves to come up with an alternate vision for the Long Jetty,” he said.

“The jetty needs to be under

community management. It can be done and is a viable alternative.”

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said if the community genuinely wanted to take ownership of the jetty, he was happy to pursue that with the Minister for Ports Luke Donnellan.

“It will be a big undertaking for a community group to manage the jetty, which is something to consider,” he said.

Gippsland Ports CEO Nick Murray said the jetty was owned by the state of Victoria, not Gippsland Ports.

“If the state chooses to give it away to another agency, Gippsland Ports wouldn’t be concerned at all,” he said.

“Gippsland Ports strongly supports the rehabilitation of the jetty. We have worked hard toward that end, in conjunction with council and we will continue to do that.”

But Bob McDonald of Yanakie, who has been involved in the jetty project for many years, thought differently.

“Gippsland Ports can’t legislatively deal with tourism, which

is the reason the jetty has fallen into disrepair,” he said.

“As a region, we have missed out on $8 million a year since 2003.”

Peter Rose from the Port Welshpool General Store said Gippsland Ports was pulling the jetty down.

“It is not going to stop. We need to work without Gippsland Ports and stand as one to push past it. We have got to do it,” he said.

Council is considering the prospect of lodging a fifth application to the third round of the National Stronger Regions Fund, which closes on March 15.

Should the application proceed, support from Gippsland Ports will be conditional on immediate additional funding for risk mitigation works.

Gippsland Ports identified in January an updated condition assessment needs to be done due to the rapid deterioration of the jetty.

This assessment and mitigation work is expected to cost around $310,000.

Mr Murray said Gippsland

Pollies push: from left, South Gippsland Shire Council councillor Jeanette Harding, Paul Macphail from the Port Welshpool Long Jetty Project Control Group, Labor candidate for McMillan Chris Buckingham and Cr Andrew McEwen attended the Long Jetty public meeting on Friday, organised by Cr Harding.

Ports would support another bid for federal funding.

“Gippsland Ports will continue to support applications for funding to rehabilitate the Long

Jetty for pedestrian purposes,” he said.

Mr Murray said the jetty was a risk to public and maritime safety, and Gippsland Ports car-

ried that risk.

Cr Harding said she was frustrated by the lack of progress in restoring the jetty.

Inverloch plan upsets neighbours but Park Street was the wrong place for it.

“Our objections make us seem like monsters, like we are against motherhood.

This isn’t true. I think a childcare centre should be near the school or at least in an area with more room,” he said.

“Having it here would be chaotic. Council would need to put in pedestrian crossings, lights and have the crossings manned to look after upwards of 80 children.

“Even having it up in the industrial zone with wide streets would be a great idea. The town certainly needs childcare.”

Inverloch Kongwak Primary School principal Wendy Caple is aware of the need for childcare in Inverloch.

“Parents come into our district and ask us where the childcare centre is. It’s really tricky for them,” she said.

“We have 400 children attending the school and their

Railway closes

By Tayla Kershaw THE South Gippsland Tourist Railway folded after members gave a majority vote to shut down at a special general meeting on Saturday.

After 21 years of operation in Korumburra, the tourist railway was closed down due to financial struggles, lack of community support and lack of use.

Train operations were suspended in November due to unresolved issues relating to the safety management system, and without the appropriate funds, members were doubtful they would be able to properly maintain the infrastructure and the standard of the attraction.

Other key factors in the closure included the aging membership, limited corporate skills and expenditure for ongoing maintenance.

Some essential infrastructure – including the level crossings and bridges – was nearing the end of its life and proved too costly to repair.

In its heyday, the tourist railway attracted thousands to the town and was well maintained by the volunteers.

Works such as track operations, the car-

riage restoration, weed management of the rail easement, mechanical repairs and administration were managed by the dedicated volunteers. This resulted in a large amount of the railway’s revenue being spent locally.

Though its closure was not an easy decision, it seemed inevitable.

Member Peter Hinksman said although the tourist railway has seen its demise, it was an opportunity for the community to get behind the return of the railway line in Leongatha.

“I believe the local community should act now to get a fast, efficient and reliable form of transport back in Leongatha,” he said.

“Towns like Ararat, Maryborough and Bairnsdale have all had rail returned and the passenger growth is significant. You just have to look at the statistics in these towns to know the rail would certainly be used in Leongatha.”

The future of the railway land is undetermined.

VicTrack is awaiting formal notification from South Gippsland Railway following the weekend’s meeting. VicTrack will then meet with the group to discuss the next steps, including the return of rail assets and handing back the land.

siblings also need somewhere to go that’s closer than Wonthaggi or Leongatha.”

Inverloch and other South Gippsland towns are experiencing growth and the swell is causing childcare waiting lists to lengthen.

“Wonthaggi and its surrounding areas including Dalyston are experiencing growth and Wonthaggi is becoming the regional centre for the shire where we want to attract industry and therefore jobs. The need within the town to cater for children within just that catchment will grow,” Cr Crugnale said.

“This is social and services future planning. It is not just about Inverloch. We have to think about Cape Paterson, Tarwin Lower, Dalyston and Leongatha.”

Leongatha Childcare Centre is full this year and several families are making the 20 minute trip from Inverloch.

“Inverloch certainly

needs a long day care service for the parents who work and need to travel down this way,” director Paula Holt said.

“Children absolutely thrive in this environment and it would be great for the families in Inverloch.”

Cr Crugnale said childcare was an issue council must look at in 2016.

“Council budget, officer time and resources have been a constraint over these

last few years, but you only have to listen and talk with people across the spectrum

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good money to move here, thinking they would be living in a quiet peaceful street.”

Residents of Park Street have united in opposition and have submitted 18 objections to council.

Council anticipates the proposal will be heard at the March meeting.

Cr Crugnale said she heard about the application in July 2015.

“As I have mentioned in the past, I am hearing Inverloch needs childcare and that a feasibility study may determine if there is actual need,” she said.

“Given there is a private planning application currently in the system, it would suggest to me this need may be confirmed.

However council still has to assess the application on its merit and against the Bass Coast Planning Scheme.”

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Council approved a planning permit for three units but now the developer has proposed a childcare centre by subdividing his three title block into two titles, maintaining the existing house and developing lot two into an early learning centre with car parking and business signs.

According to Mr Thorbecke, the developer has proposed a centre that would to cater to 88 students and 15 staff.

Objectors believe this is an unimaginable feat in such a small street.

“Can you imagine having 88 drop-offs? This is a good street, but it’s not very wide. Parents would be forced to park in Cashin Street, which can become very busy. What will it do to the neighbourhood?” Mr Thorbecke said.

“A lot of the residents are older folk who have paid

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Turn on the tap

Fight for ’Burra pipeline

By Lucy Johnson STAGE one water restrictions were implemented in Korumburra, Fish Creek and surrounds last Thursday, as stored water in Coalition Creek and Battery Creek continues to fall.

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South Gippsland Water initiated the restrictions after storage levels dropped below 70 per cent capacity for both water storages.

As of Monday, January 18, Battery Creek, which supplies Fish Creek and surrounds, had dropped to 64 per cent capacity.

Meanwhile Coalition Creek, responsible for providing water to Korumburra and surrounds, was at 63 per cent capacity.

The depleting water supply has the community and politicians lobbying for funding of the Northern Towns Project.

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Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said the recent drop in water storage demonstrated the growing need for the pipeline project.

“The dry conditions this summer only reinforce the need for the Labor Government to fund the Northern Towns project in this year’s budget,” he said.

Korumburra Business Association president Steve Bone echoed those concerns.

“This is a great town full of unlimited potential which we do not want to have jeopardised by an uncertain or limited water supply,” he said.

“The concern we have as a committee is there seems to be little consultation on what is the future plans to develop the water supply so this issue will not continue to occur.”

Ruby Creek, responsible for providing water to Leongatha and surrounds, dropped from 68 percent to 63 percent capacity in the last week, with dependent areas awaiting impending water restrictions.

South Gippsland Water

Business backbone: Korumburra Business Association president Steve Bone is looking out for Korumburra businesses during water restrictions. managing director Philippe du Plessis said the company has proposed the pipeline to State Government in a bid for funding.

“A funding submission for the Northern Towns Project has been submitted to the State Government budget.

The process for review com-

mences in January 2016, with announcements made May 2016,” he said.

The corporation said while water restrictions have been implemented to areas with low water capacity, it was monitoring the situation for all areas.

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Council closes doors to public on land sales

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will conduct the next stages of the sale of surplus council land behind closed doors.

That is despite a bid by Cr Kieran Kennedy to bring the discussion into the public domain.

Council has previously called for public submissions into the proposed sale of 23 lots around the shire and advertised those properties mooted for sale.

Cr Kennedy said he had tabled a notice of rescission with council on December 20 to “bring the sale of the land into the public arena”.

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But he said he withdrew that notice last Wednesday, January 13, “because the writing was on the wall that I was not going to get the support”.

“I will look at other options in the future,” Cr Kennedy said.

That same Wednesday, council held a meeting about the land sales that was closed to the public. Cr Kennedy and council staff were unable to discuss the outcome of that meeting due to confidentiality.

Another closed session will be held on Tuesday, February 9, where the Special Committee of Council will hear, consider and determine submissions. That committee comprises CEO Tim Tamlin and councillors.

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Cr Kennedy said, “The Local Government Act says certain items must be discussed in camera, but when we have sold land that was an asset over the last 13 years it has always been in the public arena, and all the contractual issues have been dealt with by council officers behind closed doors.”

The Foster community has launched a fresh bid to save PJ Wilson Park at 2 Berry Street, Foster from sale.

Council has claimed the block was given to council as a developer contribution by the Wilson family, but Jim Wilson said the block was given to the former council for the community’s benefit.

Meg Rogers, president of the Foster and District Historical Society, said the

group wrote to inform council the park had heritage value as the site of former Chinese market gardens during Foster’s gold days.

A letter reiterating that was sent to council by Graham Goulding, secretary of the Gippsland Historical Societies Network, but his letter did not reach council by the submission closing date of January 4.

The society will write to councillors to oppose the sale.

“We have been refused permission to present our objections at the hearing to be held on Tuesday, February 9,” Mrs Rogers said.

“We are appalled our voice is being silenced by the shire officers on this important issue.

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based on the heritage associations of this piece of land, which played an important part in the history of South Gippsland as it is the site of a Chinese market garden in the fledgling goldfields of Stockyard Creek (as Foster was originally named).”

Mrs Rogers said the society proposed to erect signs about the site’s heritage value at the park and conduct an archaeological dig, and make the park a cultural tourism site.

Cr Kennedy questioned why council was even selling land.

“I believe we can only sell public open space if we are creating a new one or improving an existing one,” he said.

“Whether that is in the boundaries of stage two or stage three or outside the new municipal precinct is yet to be determined.”

Cr Kennedy said council should not be selling the land without a goal in mind.

“We had a meeting with council last year and a meeting with community leaders where we (the Venus Bay community) offered council one block of 4000 square metres,” he said.

“That could have been worth in excess of $400,000 to council. The condition was the rest of the blocks listed for sale in Venus Bay and zoned township were to be rezoned to public purpose recreation zone. That offer was rejected.”

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’Burra handles the heat Turn on the tap

Connect northern towns to Lance Creek

By Lucy Johnson KORUMBURRA and Fish Creek businesses may be starting to feel the pinch after water restrictions were implemented on Thursday, January 14.

The stage one water restrictions were enforced by South Gippsland Water after Coalition Creek and Battery Creek reservoirs dropped to below 70 per cent capacity a fortnight ago.

Korumburra Business Association president Steve Bone said the sudden decline in water for the area was a cause for business owners to be concerned.

“We have gone from full capacity in water storage on Monday, September 21, 2015 to water restrictions within four months,” he said.

“For this town to continue to develop a guaranteed water supply is vital. Water restrictions could hold back the development of the

town and of the businesses within the town. It could also make people more reluctant to live in an area and for businesses to invest, expand or develop their business within an area.”

Korumburra Garden Supplies nurseryman Mark Unthank said gardeners have shied away from the business during summer.

“People seem to assume they cannot grow plants in the heat so business has slowed for us,” he said.

“Some plants actually thrive in summer and most things can still grow.

If you plant water storage granules beneath the soil and apply rewetting agent, they should still grow quite well.”

Mr Unthank said water restrictions should not drastically impact on gardening regimes, however gardeners must abide by laws.

“Gardeners should not be worried about water restrictions because they should have sufficient water to keep their gardens in

check,” he said.

“They can put rewetting agent on the soil to save 50 per cent of their water use in the garden. It works on any type of soil and is especially good on sandy soils.

“It is more effective to deeply water plants once or twice a week rather than briefly water them several times a week. Deep watering will encourage plants to send their roots deeper into the soil and this will assist them in dry weather.”

Golfers can also continue to tee off at the Ko-

rumburra Golf Club, with greens watered from the club’s own water system.

Korumburra Golf Club treasurer Don Hislop said the course would be maintained over the dry season.

“The clubhouse has its own water tank because we use a fair bit of water to keep the greens alive,” he said.

“It would cost millions of dollars to replace the greens if we lost them in the heat. We have dams we pump water from to keep it hydrated.”

First National Real Es-

tate’s George Auddino said water security would not impact property values.

“It does not so much impact on the value of real estate, rather it impacts on the farmers, who have little water and have to bring feed in. If the farmers are doing well, we are doing well,” he said.

While property prices will continue to fluctuate, farmers are concerned about managing their properties.

“I have spoken to farmers who have had to dry off cattle because the cost

of feed is too expensive,” Mr Auddino said.

“In past years people were not able to sell hay because it was in abundance. Now everybody is calling up seeing if we have vacant blocks they can cut from. They are after anything they can get.”

While extreme weather conditions have left some

farmers in strife, Mr Auddino remained optimistic.

“This is considered dry weather for us but it could be worse. We are still known for our green hills and rain,” he said.

“Unlike some other parts of Victoria, we are fortunate to have not had consecutive dry years and we are managing.”

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Summer estates: First National Real Estate manager George Auddino stands at a property for sale in Korumburra. He said the market was still thriving despite water restrictions.

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Canine kerfuffle

BASS Coast dog restrictions have residents and tourists scratching their heads.

Time restrictions differ at every beach in Bass Coast, leaving dog walkers struggling to remember where they are permitted to walk.

Currently, Inverloch dog owners are not permitted on certain sections of the beach between 9am and 6pm from December 1 until February 28, and are forced to come on and off the foreshore at different beach entrances.

They have tried to be vigilant and abide by the rules, but were frustrated by holidaymakers walk-

ing in the wrong sections of beach during the peak holiday period.

“Some tourists take no notice of the local law and it becomes chaotic when so many families want to enjoy the beach,” Inverloch resident Margaret Sartorio said.

“I was shocked to see dogs off leash near the esplanade. We are doing our utmost to ensure there is no tension and back lash from (Bass Coast Shire) council but it’s the visitors who make it challenging for us.”

However, council claimed all dog walkers were well behaved during the peak season.

“During December and January, council conducted beach patrols in Inverloch on 10 separate days. These

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patrols were completed at different times during the day and included patrols of all main beach areas in Inverloch,” council’s general manager healthy communities David Elder said.

“Dog owner behaviour was very good. We did not observe dogs in the wrong section of beach and no fines were issued during this period.”

Though residents said they clashed with wrongdoers, they do not blame tourists for their mistakes but rather inadequate signs.

“What we have is awkward and difficult to understand,” Ms Sartorio said.

“It’s not the visitors’ fault; the signs are small and easily missed. It’s not a tidy arrangement.”

Mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said there was room for improvement.

“I recognise current signs are not visible from the shoreline, and street name delineation of zones doesn’t mean much when you are on the water’s

edge, however the emergency numbers markers could be a logical boundary marker,” she said.

Inverloch resident Sharon Ashby suggested council create a booklet to be distributed to such outlets as information centres, caravan parks and real estate agents.

“They have booklets like these in Tathra, New South Wales. The booklets are clearly mapped, available all year round and everyone knows where you are allowed to walk your dog,” Ms Ashby said.

“When I was in Tathra, I didn’t see a single dog in the wrong section of the beach.”

Cr Crugnale said producing a booklet could be a useful solution.

“We have some very articulate and talented thinkers and graphics people in and around our town who could work with local groups and organisations.

It could be series of brochures on various topics of interest to form a ‘town welcome pack’,” she said.

Please sign: from left, Inverloch residents Sharon Ashby and Julie Jones with dog Nardi sign the petition to change dog restrictions in Inverloch.

A petition was launched

by Inverloch residents to have their time restrictions reduced and their designated walking area remapped.

Their one off leash area is just off the esplanade through to Cuttriss Street, which is too far and too difficult to walk to for elderly and disabled residents, they say.

“Our demands are simple. We want two off leash areas and our time restrictions to be reduced to December 15 through to January 30,” Ms Sartorio said.

Cr Crugnale said council would consider the petition and alternative options.

“If anyone can suggest a logical and equitable

long term solution that will work year in and year out within the constraints of an ever changing coastline, I am listening,” she said.

“To change designated areas every year or every few years only presents confusion, frustration and cost.”

Postage delay, costs deliver discontent

By Lucy Johnson A RECENT delay in services combined with price increases in letter delivery has sparked frustration among people who failed to have Christmas gifts delivered on time.

Delays of postal services in South Gippsland meant a number of families only received Christmas presents in the New Year, while stamp prices have reached an all time high.

“I do not find Australia Post to be very reliable around here,” one customer, who wished to remain anonymous, said.

“I waited four weeks to receive a Christmas card from my friend, who had it returned to her address twice.”

An Australia Post spokesperson said the company consistently delivers domestic mail within the advertised four day period in most cases.

“Australia Post is committed to providing a regular and reliable delivery service to the community and we consistently meet our service performance targets, delivering 94.5 per cent of domestic letters on time or early,” they

said.

“We are consistently meeting our delivery performance standards in and around the South Gippsland area and there are no issues significantly impacting mail deliveries to the area.”

Australia Post also recently announced the new cost of a basic stamp: $1, up from 70 cents.

Concession stamp prices will remain frozen at 60 cents.

The increase marks the fifth rise in stamp costs over 23 years.

Australia Post distributed a press release, outlining the new policies and the cause for change.

“Australia Post is delivering 1.2 billion fewer letters than it did seven years ago and can no longer afford to maintain a nationwide every day postal service at the basic postage rate of 70 cents, which is the lowest in the developed world,” it stated.

A number of locals raised their concerns about the changes, both in price rise and delayed delivery time.

Korumburra’s Gwenda Rea said she gave up using Australia Post and opted for emailing whenever possible.

“I do not really use the post anymore. It is

too dear,” Ms Rea said.

“In terms of how long it takes to deliver mail, it has been okay for me.”

Others vented their frustrations on The Star’s Facebook page, sharing their opinions on whether or not the newly implemented policies were of benefit to the community. “(Australia Post is) shooting itself in the foot. People will eventually abandon Auspost because mail is taking longer to be delivered for a higher price,” Nick Jeremiah commented.

Carole Johnson raised her concerns about the flat rate of stamp costs regardless of the destination of the letter.

“It still is a dollar from one town to another, say 12 kilometres apart. That is too expensive,” she commented.

“It is email, Facebook or messenger from now on for me.”

An Australia Post representative said the company would endeavour to investigate any complains made.

“Our staff take great pride in the timely, safe and efficient delivery of mail, and any complaints are taken seriously, and are thoroughly investigated,” they said.

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Fires stretch resources Leongatha given the extreme weather forecast.

“It was fortunate the fire at Nyora was under control by the time the wind changed,” he said.

Carly Hurst from Le-

ongatha South CFA said the crew was on call as a strike team given the hot day.

“We were called to the fire at Nyora at 7.50pm and the brigade returned

home at 1am,” she said.

No stock were lost during the fire and minimal fence damage was caused.

The watch and act status of the fire was downgraded at 10pm and by midnight a council grader had constructed a fire break around the fire ground.

Mr Archbold said a helicopter played a vital role in stopping the fire from getting into steep dry gullies.

“The chopper hit the head of the fire where it is too dangerous for the tankers and their crews to be.

With the chopper attacking the head of the fire it is safer for the ground crews to work on the flanks,” he said.

Ruby CFA captain Darren Hardacre said the helicopter accessed a dam on the property to facilitate a quick turnaround.

He advised the community not to be complacent this summer.

“We might live in an area where we are not so used to fires, but this year fires are ‘popping up’ and people need to have fire plans in place,” he said.

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The first sign that the day would be one out of the ordinary for South Gippsland’s firefighting resources was a road side grass fire reported at 11.15am along Davies Road, Tarwin Lower.

Fortunately no assets were lost to the fire, which took 45 minutes to extinguish and was caused by a vehicle towing a sparking trailer.

At 5.30pm a grass fire was quickly brought under control at The Gurdies. The fire, which burnt 40 acres, is under police investigation and being treated as suspicious.

Around 9.30pm, a fire believed to have been caused by ‘dry lightning’ and fuelled by a storm which brought wind gusts of between 65km/h and 90km/h broke out in mangroves on the foreshore at Grantville.

The fire had the potential to spread to nearby houses, and police and CFA quickly evacuated local residents and closed roads to keep the public

noon and the last firefighters were withdrawn.

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away from the area.

Police worked with Bass Coast Shire Council and established an information centre at the Grantville hall.

When the fire was contained around midnight residents, returned to their homes just before 1am.

At 6.50pm, the Loch CFA rushed to a fire on Yannathan Road, Nyora near the Horsburghs Road intersection, north of Nyora.

With many resources already committed to the fire at Grantville, 11 appliances and crew were called in from a wide area including Leongatha South, Drouin, Korumburra, Lang Lang, Tooradin, Longwarry and Kongwak.

The intense fire broke out when the temperature was at its hottest and in extremely erratic wind conditions.

The fire started when powerlines came down and set fire to grass next to the hayshed. The fire escaped into a paddock, burning almost 20 acres of grass and scrub.

The large mainly round bale haystack was initially thought likely to burn for two to three days.

Once the general outbreak of fire had been dealt with, the shed became the focus of firefighters’ attention.

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Family festival fun FAMILIES and friends descended on Cape Paterson Bay Beach on Saturday for the annual Cape Family Festival.

The festival, held at the Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club, boasted a range of food stands, live entertainment and market stalls throughout the afternoon.

Stallholders organiser Liz Gough said the event, now in its fourth year, was a fantastic opportunity to raise money for the Wonthaggi Surf Life Saving Club.

“We had about 2000 people come

through the gates for the festival and all the money raised will go to Wonthaggi Surf Life Saving Club,” she said.

“It really is a drop in the ocean of funding they need but it is great to see it going to training lifesavers and purchasing essential equipment.”

The weather held out for a warm day with festival guests enjoying a day of activities at the Bay Beach while the Stilt Divas kept everyone entertained with a stilt performance, bubbles and carnival games in their debut performance.

Seaside delight: from left, Georgie, Milly, Elly, Tommy and James Nailer, holidaying at Cowes, played a game of beach cricket during the Cape Family Fun Day.

Corner Inlet Location: Foster Museum precinct, Foster Start time: 12.00pm End time: 2.00pm Description: Lions Club BBQ, live band, displays and stalls by local community groups, museum and gallery free entry, games, flag competition. Local awards from 1.00pm.

Contact: Marg Haycroft on 0409 338 352 Dumbalk Location: Dumbalk Start time: 6.30pm End time: 8.30pm Description: Guest speaker, prizes for best 'Aussie themed' costume. Free community BBQ. Please BYO chairs and drinks.

Contact: Bev Hanley on 5664 4344 Kongwak Location: Main Road Start time: 8.00am End time: 10.30am Description: Flag raising ceremony with a cooked breakfast. Also includes special guest speaker, Tom Parsons, a WW2 Airforce Veteran.

Contact: Burt Blackburn on 5657 4453 Korumburra & District Location: Bena Public Hall Start time: 10.00am End time: 11.00am Description: Complimentary breakfast from 8.30am followed by the official ceremonies and live entertainment.

Contact: Maureen Benson on 5657 2276 Leongatha Location: McIndoe Park, Turner Street Start time: 8.30am End time: 11.00am Description: Guest speakers, flag raising, band and singers. Award ceremony and Citizenship Ceremony. BBQ breakfast, children's events (run by Anglican Parish).

Contact: Leonnie McCluskey on 0400 153 092 Meeniyan Location: Meeniyan Town Hall, Whitelaw Street Start time: 9.00am End time: 11.00am Description: Flag raising ceremony in the main street followed by guest speaker, Mr William Lye in the town hall. Community BBQ and entertainment.

Contact: Cathy Waldron on 0408 647 240 Mirboo North Location: Baromi Park Start time: 10.30am End time: 12.00pm Description: Guest speaker, Mr. Darryl Jones, to present followed by a community BBQ assisted by Mirboo North CWA with entertainment.

Contact: Maxine Kiel on 5668 2465

Pound Creek Location: Pound Creek Fire Station Start time: 11.00am End time: 12.00pm Description: Free BBQ lunch and guest speaker Mr. Julian Walker.

Contact: Meg Walker on 5674 5520 Tarwin Lower Location: Fishers Reserve, Walkerville Road Start time: 8.00am End time: 12.00pm Description: Serving breakfast (pancakes, cereal, tea & coffee), flag raising ceremony and poetry reading.

Contact: Colin West on 5663 5555 Tetoora Road Location Tetoora Road Community Centre Start time: 6.00pm End time: 8.00pm Description: Official flag raising ceremony, national anthem, free family BBQ dinner - BYO everything except meat.

Contact: Mick and Adrienne Butterworth on 5626 1351.

ANZAC Room Opening On Australia Day the ANZAC room at the Coal Creek Community Park and Museum will be officially opened at 2.00pm. The refurbishment includes the addition of an interactive interpretative screen that will focus on the Dawes Brothers.

Avenue of Honour Memorial Rotunda The Leongatha RSL has been researching the names of service men/women that enlisted in the Leongatha area during the Great War 1914-18. A plaque featuring the 330+ names will be displayed within a rotunda at the beginning of the Avenue of Honour. Meet at 11.30am on Australia Day at the Recreation Reserve Pioneer Gates.

TENDER Council is seeking submissions from qualified companies / applicants for the following Tender: RFT/94 UPGRADE RETICULATED POWER – CIRCUITS 4, 5 & 6 COAL CREEK COMMUNITY PARK AND MUSEUM KORUMBURRA Tenders close 2.00pm AEDST on Tuesday 9 February 2016.

Documentation is available from Council's website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au or contact 03 5662 9254.

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Cape rescuers: from left, Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club members Sydney Mills and Samantha Davis enjoyed the Cape Family Festival while they were off duty on Saturday.

Medical honours SOUTH Gippslanders are being treated by some of the best doctors in the state.

Leongatha Healthcare will receive four awards in the Victorian Rural Health Awards to be held at Sale on March 4. A Toora doctor will also be honoured.

The awards, hosted by Rural Workforce Agency Victoria (RWAV) since 2005, acknowledge medical professionals making a difference across rural Victoria.

“These healthcare workers make a significant contribution to the wellbeing of rural Victorians,” RWAV board chair Dr Sue Harrison said.

Leongatha’s Dr Chris Perry has won a Rural Doctor Award, along with Dr Alison

Wilde of Toora.

Leongatha Healthcare won a Rural General Practice Award. The clinic’s Robyn Butler won the Rural Nursing Award and the clinic’s Judy Robb won the Practice Manager Award.

Mrs Robb said, “We are all very excited about the awards, and the diversity and quality of care available from Leongatha Healthcare has been recognised in this way.

“Our team work hard to provide outstanding care so when we found out we were to receive four awards we were thrilled.

“The awards recognise the face of primary healthcare – Victoria wide – so it is an honour the hard work and dedication of our team has been acknowledged.”

Manage farm stress DRY times, water shortages, fire and other natural disasters are events farmers face from time to time.

These events come and go but there are areas of South Gippsland who are experiencing water shortages.

This issue has proven to be a weather event requiring ongoing management.

It is a stressful time and those in the high risk areas will need to keep alert and monitor conditions daily.

Living and working on a farm is physically and emotionally demanding, especial-

ly when you are dealing with water shortages.

Farmers experience stress that is often linked with work, family and personal relationships. In tough times farmers have an amazing capacity to adjust, adapt and get the job done.

But, if farmers experience prolonged stress it is normal for them to feel anxious and overwhelmed. The key is take time to evaluate your emotional responses to your situation and ask yourself: • have I been getting regular sleep?

• am I grumpy most of the time?

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In response to the exceptional dry times, Mental Health First Aid Training is available for those who live and work with rural people.

The course is designed to help farmers learn about listening, giving information and support and know where to seek professional help.

Mental Health First Aid Training is available on Mondays, February 1 and 8, 2016 at the Leongatha tennis clubrooms from 9.30am3.30pm for a cost of $220 inc GST. Booking essential by contacting Rural Family Resources’ Diane Robinson on 0438 841 270.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - PAGE 9

Council’s parks under fire

By Sarah Vella THE Yanakie and Long Jetty caravan parks were completely booked out for the Christmas and the New Year period, but some campers were unhappy with their stay.

Marianne Currey from Melbourne stayed in a cabin at the Yanakie Caravan Park during the New Year period with her family.

She said the visit was marred by a few issues, including poor communication, loud neighbours, rubbish and poor management.

“Up until my arrival, I wasn’t really sure we would have a bed to sleep in that night,” she said.

Ms Currey said the office/ store was repeatedly not open during the advertised times.

“Management was unseen and unavailable when needed,” she said.

South Gippsland Shire Council manager economic development, tourism and customer service Danny McDonald said the park received a large number of calls in the lead up to the summer peak period.

“The team endeavoured to respond to all enquiries as quickly as possible but this may have been the following day if the park was heavily booked,” he said.

“We are always reviewing our service performance and looking for better ways to maximise the limited resources we have available.”

Mr McDonald said team members often needed to leave the office to attend to a customer request in the park.

“When the office is unattended, there is a contact phone number for any enquiries that cannot wait until the team member returns,” he said.

Ms Currey said on several nights, noise at the park was out of hand.

“I understood the campground had a no noise after 10pm policy, but this was not enforced or policed in any tangible way,” she said.

“Yanakie Caravan Park has always been family friendly but this was no longer the case. We had to endure noise, foul language and noise after 10pm on several occasions.

“We felt unsafe, insecure and unable to directly approach the group ourselves.”

Mr McDonald said the park does have a policy of

noise reduction after 10pm however it was relaxed on New Year’s Eve due to the occasion.

“Over the holiday period, the team responded to a handful of complaints of loud and unsociable behaviour which were addressed,” he said.

“We understand fireworks may have been set off in the vicinity of the park on New Year’s Eve. Any information would be referred to police as per the usual process.”

Ms Currey said rubbish at the park was also a problem, with some bins left to the point of overflowing on several occasions.

“Rubbish was blowing into the car park, around the camp ground and worst of all into Corner Inlet,” she said.

Mr McDonald said the team conducted daily checks, however at times during the peak season the bins can become full. “Council’s waste disposal contractor attends weekly during this period and twice weekly during the Christmas and New Year’s week,” he said.

There are currently around 65 annual site holders at Yanakie and 48 at Long Jetty.

Mr McDonald said while

Fun times: from left, Abbey Barrett, Zoe Hedriks and Jai Hendriks all from Melbourne are regulars at the Yanakie Caravan Park, as their parents are annual permit holders.

Towns’ hearts to pump to new beat A NEW vision for the heart of Leongatha could be released to the public by as early as April.

South Gippsland Shire Council recently consulted the public about the redesign of Bair Street, once the new heavy vehicle alternate route is built.

Council planners will now prepare draft options, using ideas from the public and technical analysis.

These will be available for public comment in March 2016 before the master plan is finalised in April or May. “We received 74 submissions via Facebook posts, completed online surveys and hard copy submissions. In addition, verbal responses have been received from approximately 100 people,” council communications officer Tracy VanderZalm said.

“From the analysis so far, it appears the top three themes are: make the street greener with increased vegetation/landscaping; make it more pedestrian friendly (eg better crossings, more seating); and improve connections between Bair Street and the rail trail/railway land.”

Some people expressed views about vehicle access and car parking in the street.

“For example, some people would like angle parking on both sides of the street and others would like the street closed off to create a pedestrian mall,” Mrs VanderZalm said.

The future of the centre of Korumburra also sparked interest, with council consulting the public about the Korumburra

Streetscape project.

The draft Korumburra Town Centre Streetscape Master Plan attracted 70 written submissions. Street stalls and community group meetings received additional verbal feedback.

Of the written responses, 44 percent were received from residents of Korumburra and 27 percent from businesses in Korumburra’s retail centre directly affected by the draft streetscape proposals.

“Clear majority support was received to alter the layout of Commercial Street to a wider single through lane in each direction with angle parking on the north side,” Mrs VanderZalm said.

“Alterations proposed for the Bridge Street dog-leg also received significant support. While changes to three potential public spaces were also favoured, the divergence of views and comments is likely to result in a modified design proposal.

“Concern about potential loss of parking spaces in the town centre may also result in design changes for kerb outstands and landscaping.”

Overall, the draft master plan was strongly supported.

Numerous suggestions for proposals not already contained in the plan will be investigated for feasibility before a final design is recommended to council for adoption.

It is anticipated council will consider the Korumburra Town Centre Streetscape Master Plan Report at either the March or April 2016 ordinary council meeting.

some annual site holders decided to leave during the financial year, some new annual and seasonal customers have arrived and there has

been an increase in overnight stay revenue.

“Given these changes are ongoing, council will be in a better position to assess the

overall impact on operating results at the end of the financial year,” he said.

“Council is currently in the process of having site

layout plans developed for each park. Part of this process will be to consider the most appropriate mix of product types moving forward.”

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Local Snippets Honour student: Jake Opray, formerly of Dumbalk graduated from RMIT University with a Bachelor of Engineering (civil and infrastructure) with Honours first class in December. Jake attended Leongatha Secondary College and now plans to pursue a career in engineering.

Dedicated volunteer: Tarwin Lower Red Cross president Glenda Arbuthnot (left) and Margaret Fisher (right) congratulate Helen Smith on receiving her 10 year service badge.

Red Cross praises Helen MANY people attended the final meeting of Tarwin Lower Red Cross for the year.

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A short meeting was held and Christmas hampers were drawn, with two local people being the lucky winners, Sandie Williamson and Merryn Graer.

Funds raised were forwarded to Red Cross headquarters.

It was a privilege for president Glenda Arbuthnot to present and congratulate Helen Smith on

receiving her 10 year service badge for her efforts towards Red Cross over the years.

Due to having members from Walkerville and Fish Creek, as well as locals from Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay, Christmas lunch was held at the Fish Creek Hotel. The tables and meals were beautifully presented and the lunch was delicious.

The first meeting for 2016 will be held on Tuesday, February 2 at 1.30pm.

History on wheels: the Early Ford V8 club visited Coal Creek Community Park and Museum on Saturday, January 9. Members enjoyed a wonderful day visiting the general store and riding the bush train around the village. Club vice president Bob Felsovary (pictured) said about 15 vehicles and 30 participants took part. The original restored vehicles built between 1932 and 1954 were on display in the park, delighting visitors young and old. For more information about the club, visit their website www.earlyfordv8vic.org

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Plenty of other caingts and kittens seek loving homes Busy bees: brave Leongatha Probus members learnt the art of honey extraction at their first local excursion this year. With monthly tours, and camping and caravan trips organised, Leongatha Probus looks forward to a busy year.

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THE photo competition Heroes of the Tarwin Valley closes in two weeks on Sunday, January 31.

The competition has $1700 in prizes for adults and young people below 18 years of age who live or relate to the Tarwin Valley.

The completion has been organised by the Tarwin Valley Development Group to highlight the amazing people, beautiful places and events that occur in the Tarwin Valley.

Competition convener Andrew McEwen said, “It’s your opportunity to display your talents and what you believe is the essence of the Tarwin Valley.”

All entries must be taken within the Tarwin Valley after the launch date of Wednesday, December 16.

All entries must have a caption with your photo as well as details of where and why it was taken.

The competition will be judged by a panel of professional photographers.

For further details and to enter, head to the Tarwin Valley website: www.tarwinvalley.com.au DON’T forget the opening of a new pavilion housing honour boards in Leongatha on Sunday, January 31 at 2pm.

The boards naming enlistees from the West Riding of the Shire of Woorayl who served in The Great War have been erected inside the memorial gates of Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

The new installation will be officially opened at a ceremony to be attended by the president of the Victorian branch of the RSL, Major General David McLachlan AO (retired).

The South Gippsland Shire Brass Band will play at the ceremony.

ARE you passionate about Gippsland and its environment? Do you have community development skills?

Know about agriculture? Or have links to young people in Gippsland?

If so, West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority needs you on its community advisory group.

WGCMA is currently seeking expressions of interest from community members with a commitment to sustainability.

WGCMA acting CEO Adam Dunn said applicants must be able to balance environmental values with the need to manage and use natural resources.

“Our community advisory group members help by providing strategic advice on natural resource management plans and programs,” he said.

“They help us identify emerging trends and issues affecting the region and are a conduit between the CMA and their local communities.”

An expression of interest form and copy of the charter are available at www.wgcma. vic.gov.au. For more information contact WGCMA’s Belinda Brennan on 0409 004 901 or email belindab@wgcma. vic.gov.au.

Closing date for expressions of interest is January 31.

A CROWD of about 400 adults and children enjoyed the music and singing from the Stiletto Groove at the Rotary Club of Inverloch’s Music in the Glade recently.

Club president Isabella McLean said, “The club presents the concert each year to say ‘thank you’ to the people of Inverloch and district for their generosity and support throughout the year.

“The concert is part of our community program where the club interacts with and gives support to community projects.”

The club is now undertaking its community raffle of raising funds for local and international projects to assist underprivileged communities and helping disaster areas towards recovery. Ms McLean said this year raffle prizes include a Hobie Kayak, a night’s accommodation, a painting and several rounds of golf. Tickets can be purchased each morning at the corner of A’Beckett and Reilly streets, Inverloch.

A CAPTION under the photo of the Gippsland Hills CWA Exhibition, on page 15 of the January 12 edition of The Star, was incorrect.

The photo was not of the Leongatha Community Preschool Easter Fair but of the 61st Gippsland Hills CWA Exhibition at the Meeniyan Hall.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - PAGE 11

Surfers named top citizens

DUAL Bass Coast Citizens of the Year were announced at the Australia Day awards presentation on Wednesday night.

Allison O’Halloran from Dalyston and Trish Hogan from Harmers Haven were each awarded Citizen of the Year and recognised for their efforts to save and revitalise

the Bass Coast Boardriders Club, near defunct in 2013.

Allison and Trish thanked Max Wells for nominating them and the Boardriders Club for its

Finalists thanked BASS Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale acknowledged all other nominees for this year’s Citizen of the Year awards.

They were Nick Lawson (Inverloch – Young Citizen of the Year), Neil Everitt (Inverloch), Jenny Churchill (Kilcunda) and Alison Chapman (Inverloch).

“In my eyes, you are all winners. Between you all, you cover so many interest groups and causes from arts, sport and education, to fundraising for cancer research, disaster relief and even equipment and training for your local organisations,” Cr Crugnale said.

“You all have an amazing ability to bring people together, to create an extended family with a shared interests and you raise that family to look out for each other, to connect socially, to help each other and be that voice to promote your chosen disciplines and

fields of interest.”

Nick Lawson was nominated for Young Citizen of the Year for his leadership, his involvement in many local community groups and his fundraising efforts for cancer research.

In 2012, he and a friend organised a local fundraising night and raised $2300 for the Leukaemia Foundation, and in 2013 he and his friends organised s concert and raised $5500 for the Monash Children’s Cancer Centre.

Neil Everitt was nominated due to his 30 years of service for the Inverloch community.

Some of Mr Everitt’s contributions include being a founding member of the Inverloch Lions Club, volunteering at the Inverloch visitor information centre and driving the Bass Coast Shire community bus, South Gippsland Yacht Club Wooden Dinghy Regatta event committee member, steering committee member for the establishment of the Bendigo Community Bank in Inverloch and he is

on the Inverloch Bowling Club board of directors.

Jenny Churchill was nominated for her continuous contribution to her community.

She is a life member of the Wonthaggi Tennis Club, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group, Wonthaggi Netball Club and View Club, as well as local arts and sports groups, historical societies and service clubs.

Most notably, she raised $8000 for bowel cancer research after she overcame cancer in 2009 and walked the Kokoda Trail.

Glen Alvie born Alison Chapman was nominated for her significant contribution to the arts through music and writing, and her ongoing role in the Inverloch SES. She is a founding member of the Bass Coast Pickers, and following the recent earthquake in Nepal she organised a Coast with the Community group and raised $3000 for a small village.

support.

“There’s been a lot of sad stuff in the news lately so to get water safety out to the community is huge,” Ms O’Halloran said.

“It’s very humbling to have been nominated next to some amazingly giving people.”

Bass Coast mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale was also pleased to announce Inverloch’s Rebecca Slavin as the 2016 Bass Coast

Young Citizen of the Year.

The nomination surprised Ms Slavin.

“I am honoured to be nominated and grateful to see that sharing my story does make a difference,” she said.

“My life has changed and I am so thankful for the support of my beautiful family.”

Having overcome her

long battle with drug addiction and a history of domestic violence, Ms Slavin was recognised for her resilience, courage and leadership in presenting her story at community seminars about drug abuse and reaching out to others facing similar challenges.

“Congratulations to Allison, Trish and Rebecca. Together you are quite complementary as when we talk about tak-

ing a village to raise a child and guide them well, your work and experience can help our children stay on track, know what support is out there and have someone to talk to outside of their immediate families,” Cr Crugnale said.

“Your work is invaluable to our community.” ► More photos on The Star’s website: www. thestar.com.au

Recipients: from left, the 2016 Bass Coast Citizen of the Year awards were presented to Allison O’Halloran, Rebecca Slavin and Trish Hogan on Wednesday night.

PAGE 12 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 19, 2016

OPINIONS Caravan parks reporting biased

E D I T O R I A L

Carriage doors shut, then open THE closure of the South Gippsland Tourist Railway is a loss for this region.

The volunteers have done a superb job of preserving the region’s railway past while at the same time keeping the railway in optimal shape.

Had the volunteers not taken on the role of running a tourism attraction, the railway would have most likely been removed and the land either become a rail trail, sold to neighbours or left to become yet another piece of neglected, weed-infested public land.

The members of the railway have faced considerable challenges over the years, most notably when members were attacked at the station in February 2015.

But as the memories of regular rail travel in South Gippsland become distant for the bulk of the general public, members age and become fewer, and the responsibilities of maintaining a major piece of railway continue to rise, the tourist railway was always pushing an uphill battle.

However now, with a railway line to Melbourne already partially completed – from Leongatha to Nyora - perhaps the closure of the tourist railway could give South Gippsland the best hope yet of a rail link between Leongatha and Melbourne returning.

The region’s population is rising and will no doubt continue to do so, and a high speed rail link with the city could make living in South Gippsland and working in Melbourne a more realistic prospect, therefore enticing even more newcomers to what many already know is God’s own country.

There are significant barriers in the way, namely the dilapidated state of the line between Nyora and Cranbourne, where the current metropolitan railway now terminates and the extreme cost of fixing that line.

While reopening the line could be a distant prospect, the State Government could at least review the possibility of the line and conduct a basic study to estimate the cost of repairing the railway and investigating potential freight and passenger usage.

There is nothing to be lost by this prospect and everything to be gained.

Letters guidelines ALL letters should be kept to 400 words or less.

The Star reserves the right to edit all letters for length and style. Writer’s details, including full name, address and phone number (not for publication), must be included.

FIRSTLY, I would like to say how disappointed I am in your coverage of the problems at Yanakie Caravan Park. You seem to have accepted South Gippsland Shire Council’s explanation of matters without any discussion with the aggrieved caravan park tenants.

Your reports are so one sided, with no right of reply from the people it is affecting.

The public has the right to know the truth of this; why does your newspaper not report it in an unbiased manner? The reporting in your newspaper is very much a one-sided argument, favouring the shire.

South Gippsland Shire Council has reported to you there have been just 20 permanent caravans vacating the park.

The truth is, the real number is at least 60.

Revenue loss is so far approximately $240,000 per year.

In addition, 40 vans have departed the Long Jetty Caravan Park at an annual loss of approximately $140,000.

This has a direct effect on ratepayers of the shire who in turn have to make up the loss of income caused by this unnecessary change of direction.

Why has something that has brought in revenue for so many years been dismantled in this way? There seems to be no logical reason why people have had to pull down and move their onsite vans Additionally, the shire is still determined to remove all the cypress trees from Yanakie which are deemed to be a hazard.

And yet, they are allowing campers to erect tents underneath them when there are many vacant sites available.

This has been done because campers complained of no shade and no protection against the wind, and consequently people have not stayed on.

The camp kitchen is a disgrace, virtually nonexistent, and yet the shire is hoping to attract overnight, temporary campers. This is another example of the mismanagement

Letters to the Editor which is occurring.

It is also interesting to note two privately owned permanent units were purchased by the shire and the owners had to sign a non disclosure form.

Once again we, the ratepayers, do not know how their money is being spent. Why the secrecy?

This whole issue is a scandal. No-one can understand why a guaranteed source of revenue is negated for no valid reason. Is it perhaps the shire has another agenda?

Perhaps it may be a good idea for you to actually visit the park, and see firsthand what is happening there, then you will be able to report truthfully.

Leslie Clark, Nyora.

Editor’s note: thanks for your views Leslie. The Star has given considerable coverage to this issue, and has reported the views of the park tenants and South Gippsland Shire Council.

employees.

Rates based on CIV valuations are a wealth tax which has no place in a modern society.

Such valuations must be carried out at arm’s length by independent specialists, not council employees.

The Brisbane City Council charges on property land values only. Valuations are made by the Department of Natural Resources. This provides for assessments by independent specialists with vast experience.

Many practices must be reviewed, including the use of contractors, IT expenditure, council services, the absurd

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

plan for new council premises, review of motor vehicles, capital expenditure and much more.

My solution is simple: get rid of this setup! Ask the minister to install a proper management providing highly professional services in tune with ratepayers’ expectations.

Once a certain culture is entrenched, it is impossible to remedy without drastic action and I strongly recommend the following six councillors to act as a board of directors providing direction and control over a specialist management company employed and controlled by

the minister under a contract.

Many such arrangements operate successfully in Australia.

Professional management with superior service delivery at much lower cost to ratepayers will be of substantial benefit.

This concept may initially be received with some disbelief by members of the community.

I am confident when looked at in detail this approach will be welcomed.

I am happy to detail many more aspects anywhere, anytime.

Gus Blaauw, Venus Bay.

VOXPOP! VOX

Should Australia Day be changed to Citizens Day?

Council watch MANDATORY kerbside garbage collection in Venus Bay is a disaster. The chaos of brightly coloured bins strewn everywhere is disgraceful.

Whoever is responsible for this outrage never considered the serious security risks for residents.

The sale of vacant land to raise a few extra dollars is yet another example of how South Gippsland Shire Council is out of touch with the community.

Councillors, this land belongs to the community. You are short term servants, not owners and this land is not yours to sell.

Adventures such as Coal Creek and caravan parks are inappropriate and a drain on the council’s limited resources.

I question the assets revaluations. They show as a profit while depreciation is expensed.

Over 10 years from 2012, the financial statements indicate an asset revaluation of $158.5 million.

If necessary, revaluations must be carried out by independent specialists, not council

“No, I like it the way it is. It has been called Australia Day for a long time and I like tradition.”

Allan Kuhne, Leongatha.

“I do not know because not everybody is a citizen. I understand the controversy around it but I think perhaps another name again might be more appropriate.”

Helen Ebery, Leongatha.

“I would say no, because to me Citizens Day sounds very American. It sounds like it is less about celebration and more about democracy.”

Tanya Cooper, Leongatha.

“I suppose it could be a good idea to change the name to make everybody happy. That way fewer people are offended by the celebration.”

Kylie Strong, Leongatha.

POLICE BRIEFS Inverloch collision A MIRBOO North woman has been handed a penalty infringement for failing to give way at an intersection in Inverloch.

The collision occurred at the intersection of Bayview Avenue, Sandymount Avenue and Powlett Street on Saturday at 1.30pm.

The 63 year old woman failed to give way and collided with another vehicle.

Paramedics treated the woman and a 54 year old passenger of the second vehicle at the scene before they were conveyed to Wonthaggi Hospital for further observations, however there were no injuries.

Road rebels caught FOSTER Police had a busy week penalising drivers for a number of traffic infringements.

On Thursday, January 14, police penalised a 22 year old Bundoora man after he was caught tailgating

another car on Promontory Road, Buffalo.

The man received a $228 fine and a demerit point for tailgating, and a further $303 fine and three demerit points for overtaking on double white lines.

On Friday, January 15, police caught a 19 year old man driving without his seatbelt on.

The Tarneit resident was caught on the Ring Road at Tidal River at 1.55pm where he was handed a $303 infringement notice.

At 5.06pm the same afternoon, police also issued an infringement notice to a 24 year old male resident for failing to wear a seatbelt.

On Saturday, January 16, police issued a 31 year old Carlton man with a $303 fine and three demerit points after he was caught driving on Wilsons Promontory Road, Wilsons Promontory with a child who was not wearing a seatbelt.

On the same day, police intercepted a car at Sandy Point Road, Sandy Point.

The driver, a 62 year old Sandy Point resident was found to be driving an unregistered car.

The car’s registration expired in September 2014, resulting in a fine of $758.

Later in the afternoon a male driver was caught smoking in his car on Shallow Inlet Foreshore.

The driver, a 42 year old Sandy Point resident, was found smoking with three children in the car and was given a $303 infringement notice.

Cash taken

BURGLARS broke into Mirboo North’s Mancarella Potatoes overnight on Saturday, January 16 and Sunday, January 17.

Offender/s gained entry to the kitchen and office by cutting a padlock and kicking in the internal doors.

The burglar/s removed a petty cash tin containing $30. Police are asking anyone with further information to please come forward.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - PAGE 13

See New Zealand in style

THERE’S a reason the sun shines on New Zealand before anywhere else – every new day is something to cherish.

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An informative travel talk will be held on February 12, hosted by Leongatha Travel and Cruise and Grand Pacific Tours on board the incredible Kiwi ConnectioNZ Coach.

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Warbirds over Wanaka is New Zealand’s biggest aviation show, and Grand Pacific Tour has secured three day gold passes for all packages. A bonus tour jacket is also included in the package.

Leongatha Travel and Cruise owner Jill Carmody said Grand Pacific Tours is approaching its 20th anniversary, and has shown strong growth since it was founded, mainly due to the quality of its tours with

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PAGE 14 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 19, 2016

TERTIARY PLACES Exciting futures 2016 FOR SOUTH GIPPSLAND

VTAC announces places

SOUTH Gippsland students are looking forward to the next stage of their lives after tertiary places for 2016 were announced

yesterday (Monday) by the Victorian Tertiary Admission Centre (VTAC).

Applicants received main round offers for

undergraduate courses in 2016, spanning universities, TAFE institutes and private colleges.

Offer notifications were emailed to applicants from early Monday morning. All

successful applicants will have been sent offer advice by email before the 2pm release online at www.vtac. edu.au.

For applicants who have not received an offer or

changed their mind, there is still the opportunity to change preferences before the next round. Change of preference will reopen today (Tuesday) at 10am through the VTAC website.

Find your course here TO learn which university, TAFE or college course you have received an offer for, look for your name, postcode of residence and course code.

Then match that code with the code for the corresponding course in the list of codes.

Student names:

A ALLEN, Z.V., 3950 (3700710081); ANSTEY, L.F., 3995 (2100322591); ANTHONY, E.A., 3925 (3800538001); ARGENTO, N.S., 3953 (2800328291); B BARDELMEYER, S.T., 3981 (3200372154); BARRY, M.A., 3950 (2800310241); BARTER, K., 3953 (1400514351); BARWICK, L.J., 3984 (3700710341); BAUDINETTE, L.A., 3953 (3700710341); BAXTER, P.E., 3984 (3800446061); BAYTON, A.G., 3980 (3200372014); BEATON, D.J., 3922 (5700154764); BEATTIE, N.M., 3953 (1200211401); BENTVELZEN, K.M., 3953 (3700710331); BETHUNE, R.J., 3981 (1200212491); BEYER, J.M., 3871 (2800328831); BINDER, L.R., 3995 (3800446061); BIRT, S.E., 3995 (1400514351); BLAND, L.E., 3971 (3800538271); BLAWUCIAK, R.J., 3981 (3700810371); BODMAN, S.R., 3971 (1400514511); BRANCH-SPENCE, M.N., 3960 (3200332731); BREW, H.L., 3953 (3200231201); BRINSMEAD, M.R., 3840 (1200212461); BUCKLEY, M.M., 3844 (1200110041); BULBULIAN, J.P., 3995 (2800328271); BURSTON, L.M., 3984 (3200310034); BUSUTTIL, G.L., 3960 (3700710331); BYRNE, M.G., 3980 (4300841781); C CAILE, E., 3996 (2100320551); CALDER, A.C., 3950 (3700774371); CARGILL, M.R., 3995 (2800328251); CARLSON, F.A., 3922 (2100321381); CASTELL, S.M., 3996 (3800538001); CENGIA, N.J., 3995 (2800729371); CHATFIELD, L.J., 3962 (3200372784); CHESTER, T.W., 3960 (1400510181); CLARK, E.J., 3953 (2100224001); CLARK, H.J., 3925 (1400314111); CLARK, J.K., 3953 (4301042171); CLIFTON, J.P., 3960 (2800328131); CLOTHIER, R.M., 3953 (1400514081); COLLINS, A.M., 3959 (2800328021); COOK, E.K., 3956 (2100322281); COPELAND, B.B., 3995 (2800328041); CORREA, T.L., 3995 (2800729371); COSSON, K.W., 3950 (3400234611); COUSENS, C.K., 3980 (2800328451); CRAWFORD, C.V., 3950 (3800538001); CREIGHTON, J.R., 3996 (3200333011); CUMMING, S.A., 3959 (2800328041); CUMMING, S.J., 3981 (2100321741); D DAL MASETTO, M.Y., 3995 (3800538001); DALMAU, J.S., 3996 (3800538271); DANCKERT, S.S., 3959 (1400514411); DARMANIN, T.J., 3956 (2800311161); DAVID, K.J., 3980 (3400210711); DERRICK, T.J., 3953 (2100224091); DIXON, R., 3922 (2800328131); DONOHUE, M.J., 3950 (3700737821); DOWLING, E.M., 3953 (1400514411); DRAKE, J,A., 3870 (2100321741); DU PLESSIS, H.M., 3996 (3200231271); DUDEK, B.M., 3870 (2100322811); E EPIFANO, P.L., 3922 (2800328101); EVANS, B., 3988 (1400718041); EVANS, J.R., 3953 (3800538271); F FACEY, K.J., 3960 (3700737261); FERTEIS, K.J., 3925 (1400514961); FIELD, A.K., 3950 (2800328151); FLETCHER, E.G., 3960 (3700710331); FLOOD, G.L., 3922 (1400516261); FORSYTH, H.M., 3995 (2800729371); G GARCIA, D.T., 3995 (3700774381); GARVIE, J.S., 3995 (4301041591); GIARDINA, S.M., 3871 (9540195212); GLOSTER, H.R., 3956 (1400514171);

GOODIE, C.J., 3996 (3400277244); GOSENS, K.J., 3981 (3200432471); GRAHAM, J.L., 3922 (3200372164); GRAY, J.E., 3922 (1400514181); GRIGGS, H.J., 3960 (4301010111); H HACKETT, J., 3995 (9150291502); HADLEY-POWELL, F.K., 3844 (2800210851); HALL, B.E., 3996 (3200332691); HANSCH, J.M., 3950 (3700710331); HARE, S.E., 3981 (9700210072); HAYWARD, M.L., 3953 (3200332261); HEINZE, M.R., 3980 (9190192702); HENDERSON, N.J., 3844 (2800210881); HOBSON, R.G., 3971 (3200331101); HUGHES, R.J., 3871 (3700737351); HUNTER, S.A., 3971 (1400514301); J JACKSON, T.H., 3820 (3400210751); JACOBSON, C.G., 3820 (3400235101); JAVIER, B.W., 3996 (1400516061); JENKINS, N.A., 3962 (3200333311); JONES, I.F., 3962 (3200231091); JUSTICE, D.A., 3922 (8640186482); K KEATING, S.B., 3925 (2100322191); KELLY, A.J., 3870 (2100224361); KEMPER, E.J., 3953 (1400415351); KENT, T.R., 3995 (2800729371); KERR, A.T., 3981 (1400415351); KERR, T.A., 3960 (1400514271); KING, C.S., 3925 (3200332281); KIRK, K., 3995 (4300843281); KIRKBRIGHT, A.M., 3820 (2800328101); KRATZAT, J.D., 3871 (2800328211); L LAMB-HALE, P.K., 3953 (1400514481); LANE, E.A., 3971 (3700710331); LEACH, E.A., 3962 (2100321531); LEICESTER, T.A., 3956 (4301342061); LEWIS, J.E., 3980 (3200133081); LINFORTH, B.J., 3871 (1400314431); LOADER, H.E., 3960 (1400515461); LOGAN, D.N., 3956 (3200333191); LOUGHRIDGE, T.J., 3988 (3800346001); LOWE, M.R., 3995 (2800328271); M MAHER, P.J., 3971 (1400514101); MAHOMED, B.P., 3962 (1400514621); MALEY, S.N., 3987 (3200231271); MANGIAFICO, R.J., 3956 (3700710371); MARSHALL, S.M., 3953 (2100322541); MATERIA, K.T., 3953 (3700710011); MCALPINE, D.A., 3953 (2800328211); MCCAHON, S.V., 3953 (3800538271); MCDONALD, S.M., 3981 (3200333371); MCDONALD-ECKERSALL, H., 3959 (2800328131); MCENTEE, T.J., 3996 (1400314821); MCGRATH, P.J., 3870 (3700537091); MCINTOSH, E.R., 3996 (1400514121); MCKENZIE-MCHARG, S.L., 3953 (3800538001); MCMAHON, M.R., 3995 (1200212121); MIDDLETON, J.T., 3971 (3700737821); MINTER-BARNES, M.J., 3870 (3700710331); MISSEN, C.E., 3953 (3700537251); MITCHELL, J.T., 3971 (2800210841); MOORE, L.M., 3953 (1400514271); MORO, J.G., 3871 (3200332111); MULDOON, R.J., 3953 (3200333281); MULLAN, K.W., 3971 (1400614061); N NAGEL, J.L., 3953 (2800328061); NAPIER, A.T., 3870 (1400414351); NASH, R.K., 3820 (3400210841); NEEDHAM, A.B., 3820 (1200212291); NG, J.W., 3922 (2100320071); NICOL, J.M., 3953 (1400516221); P PARKER, D.L., 3995 (1200211491); PAXTON, B.T., 3996 (1900119041); PHILLIPS, J.J., 3871 (3200332191); PHYLAND, R.K., 3995 (3800538271); PINCINI, J.C., 3871 (3700710101); POCKLINGTON, E.J., 3956 (1200212391); PORTER, Z.H., 3871 (1400514401); PYKA, R.K., 3922 (9970199742); R RAE, H.J., 3960 (3400234321); RALPH, T.B., 3953 (1400514301); RAY-ANGARANE, J.A., 3995 (3700710141); REID, B.A., 3981 (9230192372); RENDALL, F.W., 3980 (1400514271); RICHARDSON, E.G., 3840 (1400510181); ROBERTS, C., 3960 (1400514231);

ROCHE, L.E., 3820 (3200332671); ROFFEY, B.M., 3960 (1200110041); RONEY, M.C., 3995 (2800328251); RYAN, A.J., 3959 (4300243051); S SAMPSON, I.A., 3995 (1200212341); SAUNDERS, J.J., 3984 (4301042771); SAUNDERS, T.A., 3984 (9540110012); SCHOLTE, E.L., 3956 (2100321801); SCOTT, C.L., 3996 (2800328451); SHANKS, K.B., 3962 (5900259884); SHAW, K.J., 3960 (5700458204); SHAW, S.A., 3922 (1400514271); SHEEHY, G., 3984 (2800228131); SIMPSON, A.T., 3995 (2100321711); SIRIANNI, M.J., 3922 (2800328451); SMITH, K.H., 3870 (3700737261); SPRUNT, E.C., 3922 (2100322611); STALEY, E.J., 3960 (2800210491); STOITSE, K.S., 3962 (1400415351); STOREY, T.R., 3925 (3200433441); SUMALINOG, C., 3953 (2800710681); SYKES, L.A., 3981 (2800310441); T TEAKLE, J.G., 3996 (1200210011); TONG, K.J., 3995 (1400516461); TRACY, L.K., 3960 (1400514101); TRAN, P.V., 3820 (3400278114); TUCKER, D.J., 3922 (3200332231); V VAN DORD, C.C., 3981 (6100461524); W WALKER, A.F., 3953 (3700537531); WALKER, D.C., 3959 (4301010111); WALLACE, E.J., 3984 (2800328101); WALLACE, S.J., 3996 (3700710321); WEARNE, D.O., 3953 (3700537531); WEBB, B.C., 3980 (2800210871); WEBB, H.J., 3984 (2800328051); WELSH, C.L., 3960 (3200372674); WHITEHEAD, K.J., 3981 (2800228131); WHITHAM, M.J., 3984 (3200231291); WILLIAMS, C.L., 3871 (3700737711); WILSON, K.M., 3981 (2100322761); WILSON, M.M., 3925 (3700710381); WOODS, M.D., 3996 (4301010161); WORBOYS, J.R., 3960 (3800538271); WORDEN, B.T., 3995 (1400610041); WRIGHT, L.T., 3953 (3700710321); WUST, B.F., 3950 (3700710101); WYNEN, P.A., 3922 (1200212461);

Course code list

Academy of Design Australia, Melbourne 9150291502 Fashion & Costume Design Australian Catholic University, Ballarat 1200110041 Nursing/Paramedicine Australian Catholic University, Melbourne 1200210011 Accounting and Finance 1200212341 Arts/Global Studies 1200212291 Business Administration 1200211401 Commerce 1200212121 Digital Media 1200212491 Laws 1200212391 Occupational Therapy (Pass and Honours) 1200212461 Speech Pathology 1200211491 Youth Work Australian Maritime College, Launceston 1900119041 Engineering-Marine and Offshore(Honours) Chisholm Institute, Berwick 5700154764 Sport and Recreation Management/Sport Development Chisholm Institute, Frankston 5700458204 Accounting Collarts (Australian College of the Arts), South Melbourne 8640186482 Audio Production Deakin College, Burwood 9190192702 Health Sciences Deakin University, Cloud (online) 1400610041 Criminology/Psychological Science 1400614061 Law Deakin University, Geelong Waterfront Campus 1400414351 Nursing 1400415351 Occupational Therapy Deakin University, Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus 1400314431 Arts/Commerce 1400314111 Biomedical Science 1400314821 Engineering (Civil) Deakin University, Melbourne Burwood Campus 1400514101 Arts 1400516261 Arts (Psychology)

The supplementary offer process will also be available to applicants who have not received an offer after round two, allowing institutions to suggest suitable courses with

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Coal Creek geeked out SATURDAY saw the second annual Geekfest held at Coal Creek in Korumburra, with avid cosplay and anime fans descending on the heritage village for a day of fun on Saturday.

Coal Creek supervisor Rowena Ashley said the day was a major success.

“Geekfest provides a space for people of Gippsland and far afield to come together and enjoy a day of costumes and activities,” she said.

“This festival is one of 10 of its kind in Australia and people come from all over to participate.”

Guests came in full costume, many donned

in medieval, cosplay or steampunk attire.

The village hosted a number of stalls showcas-

ing handmade costumes and designs from across the country.

“There is an active

community of people who enjoy Geekfest attractions in the area. Often people have to travel to Mel-

Warcraft worker: Stony Creek volunteer Lizzie Alger got into the spirit at Geekfest on Saturday.

Decked out: from left, Moorebank’s Phillip Shephard and Jordan Shephard, and Leongatha’s Robert Serafino came in full fantasy attire for Coal Creek’s Geekfest.

Pumping sounds: music lovers party on at the Unify heavy music festival at Tarwin Lower. Photo: Neal Walters.

Music fans buoy Tarwin Lower SOME 5000 heavy music fans from across Australia and the world swamped Tarwin Lower on the weekend for the Unify heavy music festival.

The festival attracted punk, hardcore and metal fans to hear such big names as Aussie groups Parkway Drive and Tonight Alive, Neck Deep from London and State Champs from New York.

Organiser Aidan McLaren of Unify said more the community benefited from the mas-

bourne to enjoy events like this, so it is great we can offer it here,” Ms Ashley said.

“There was a great diverse range of costumes and many presentations to keep the crowds entertained.”

The festival concluded with a popular ball later on Saturday evening.

sive crowd, with a total of 5500 people including fans, artists and volunteers at the Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve.

“We had people come from London, Austria and Darwin.

Parkway Drive, the headline band, is popular in Europe,” he said.

“Parkway Drive is one of the biggest bands in the world.

It is the second biggest heavy band to come out of Australia other than AC/DC.” The festival attracted a massive following in the wake of the successful first event last year.

“Last year’s event was

amazing and the challenge was how could we make this year also amazing,” Mr McLaren said.

“We could not have asked for a better event and a huge part of that goes back to the volunteer team and the Tarwin Lower community. That is what makes it a community event.”

The festival is held at Tarwin Lower as a result of the McLaren siblings’ link with the community.

The McLaren siblings grew up at Krowera and were schooled at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College in

Seizing stage: Hands Like Houses worked its magic at at the Unify heavy music festival at Tarwin Lower. Photo: Neal Walters.

Leongatha where they met friends who are now involved with the Tarwin Lower Football Netball Club.

The football club, together with the Venus Bay, Tarwin Lower and District Men’s Shed, ran two of five catering stalls throughout the two-day festival.

Netballers catered for performers, while the Venus Bay Life Saving Club helped clean up the site.

The Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve and pony club permitted use of the ground, and local shops, businesses, suppliers, tradespeople and residents helped make the event possible.

Funds raised from last year’s event enabled the football netball club to erect solar panels on the clubrooms and run a bus to collect players.

“The average person would spend $150 to $200 throughout the festival,” Mr McLaren said.

Based on those figures, the injection of funds into the community could range from $750,000 to $1 million.

The festival will be permanent fixture at Tarwin Lower, with a sign promoting the festival erected above the scoreboard at the reserve.

FAMDA to celebrate small town Australia WITH Australia Day in the wings, FAMDA proudly announces plans for its major play for 2016 - a wickedly funny comedy called Australia Day. First performed in 2012 in a joint production by Sydney Theatre Company and Melbourne Theatre Company, Australia Day is by noted satirist, Jonathan Biggins.

Stacked with witty one liners, Australia Day is set in a fictional small country town, where preparations are underway for the annual Australia Day community celebration, and involves six members of

the organising committee as they plan out the details of event while arguing over politics, patriotism and progress.

Andrew Oldroyd is directing the production which FAMDA plans to stage around September/October 2016.

Auditions will be held in June for five of the roles but the hunt is on now to find someone who can play the role of Chester who has some of the funniest lines in the play.

Chester is an Australian born Vietnamese in his twenties.

The nationality could be tweaked, but FAMDA needs to find someone of Asian appearance who speaks like an Aussie to play this crucial role.

Please contact Andrew Oldroyd via

0439 884 311 or famda@dcsi.net.au for more details about the role and pass on the information to anyone who you think may be suited to play this character.

If you are interested in finding out more about Australia Day or you simply want to enjoy a social event with a theatrical bent, you are invited to a reading of the play being held at the home of Dianne and Robert Paragreen, 38 Devlin Road, Foster at 7.30pm on Friday, January 29.

Bring a contribution to a shared supper and come along for a sneak preview of the wit and hilarity of Australia Day. Any potential Chesters will be welcomed with open arms.

Fantasy sisters: from left, Fern and Milly Hurst from Korumburra spent the day at Coal Creek’s Geekfest, donning costumes shipped from America.

Family solutions for ice addicts FOLLOWING the tremendous success of the Crush Ice forum in October, Teen Challenge is returning to Wonthaggi next month to host family solutions seminars for households affected by ice.

Teen Challenge Western Australia executive officer Malcolm Smith has more than 30 years of experience in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

He will be speaking to audiences at Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on Tuesday, February 2 and Wednesday, February 4.

The two hour seminars aim to rebuild families affected by drug addiction, specifically ice.

“When we talk about rescuing youth from the drug scene, we are also working to

restore peace to a family that has been seriously hurt,” Mr Smith said.

“They have probably said some horrible things to each other. It is not hard to detox somebody from drugs, however it takes some time to help them to find a meaningful life free from drugs, make good choices and heal as a family.”

The seminars aim to help families understand the dynamics that commonly lead to drug taking and understand the behaviours that keep drug users addicted.

Teen Challenge promotes both family solutions and rehabilitation, while educating parents to minimise drug use in the home.

“We work to provide practical information both for parents whose children are on drugs, or simply to educate them for in the future,” Mr Smith said.

“At some point their children will be tempted to take

drugs so it is useful to know the right information and how to best handle a situation without doing further damage.”

Teen Challenge promotes both drug rehabilitation and family support, with both drug users and family members educated in the importance of forgiveness.

“Drugs are more dangerous than they were when I started working at Teen Challenge. They are more sophisticated, they are produced everywhere and are stronger,” Mr Smith said.

“The solution to addiction is much the same though.

We teach people the same things, how to live, love and choose your own destiny by making good choices. Those solutions have not changed in centuries.”

Admission to the family solutions seminars is free however booking is essential.

To register visit www.trybooking.com/jxyp

EPA probes gas plant THE Environment Protection Authority is not concerned by air quality issues at the BassGas plant at Nyora.

EPA CEO Nial Finegan said the authority was aware of non-compliance issues relating to air emissions at the Origin site and was addressing the issue.

“EPA is satisfied current emissions from the plant pose a low risk to the environment and community, and are not in excess of the State Environment Protection Policy (Air Quality Management),” he said.

“EPA recently conducted a detailed assessment of general compliance in relation to air emissions at the site.

“Origin Energy was unable to dem-

onstrate consistent compliance with its licence limits and is carrying out emissions dispersion modelling to support an application to EPA for a licence amendment to ensure compliance.”

An Origin spokesperson said they were not aware of any investigation being launched by the EPA. “Origin is not aware of any specific investigation launched by the EPA. We engage openly and regularly with regulators via dedicated teams and we are confident there has been no breach of an external compliance reporting obligation,” they said.

Friends of the Earth said Origin had admitted its gas processing plant at Nyora had been emitting much higher volumes of toxic chemicals than allowed under its licence.

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Ruby CFA backs community VOLUNTEERS from Ruby CFA were out early on a recent Saturday morning, helping set up Coal Creek Farmers Market at Korumburra as they do each month.

However this market was of extra importance as Ruby CFA ran the barbecue and a community education stand.

The barbecue raised funds to help buy equipment for the truck and allowed firefighters to talk with the public about fire safety, the need for fire plans and general

fire awareness.

Captain Darren Hardacre ran two demonstrations using the burn table that allows different fire behaviour to be simulated, showing how fire can spread across grassed areas and forested areas.

Many children enjoyed looking over the Ruby tanker, sitting in the front and turning on the lights and sirens, and also getting the opportunity to squirt some water with the hose. Captain Koala also made an appearance much to the delight of the children.

On fire: Ruby CFA captain Darren Hardacre demonstrates fire behaviour using a burn table at the Coal Creek Farmers Market at Korumburra.

Bushfire preparation key to survival WITH thoughts of bushfires much on the forefront of people’s minds at the moment, Gippsland’s four water corporations are reminding customers that household water supply systems should not be relied upon in times of emergency.

“Our systems are simply not de-

signed to provide fire-fighting capability to a community under threat,” said Paul Clark, representing Westernport Water, South Gippsland Water, Gippsland Water and East Gippsland Water.

“This is because town water systems are designed to cater for everyday domestic drinking water needs and may not cope with bushfire events.

“If a large number of homeowners are filling buckets, hosing down properties or

putting out embers on their property, not only will reserves be drawn down but pressure at the tap is also likely to fall away.

“Add in a CFA tanker filling up at the same time and the water delivery system may completely stall, leaving homeowners with no water at all.”

Each of the Gippsland water corporations have information around bushfire preparedness on their individual websites.

“While we prepare for summer by

maintaining our infrastructure and sites, one of the other key things we do is to ensure customers are aware of the limitations of the system in a bushfire,” Mr Clark said.

“We are unable to guarantee water pressure or an uninterrupted supply in a bushfire event. Being prepared is key and that includes having as much information as possible.”

Homeowners who decide to stay and

defend their property should have a carefully considered bushfire plan in line with County Fire Authority guidelines.

The CFA recommends homeowners who choose to stay and defend their property have at least 10,000 litres of water available as well as firefighting hoses and a generator to pump water should mains power be interrupted.

Detailed information about preparing for a bushfire can be found at cfa.vic.gov.au

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Back to School

Free, fun and educational HOW many things can you think of that are totally free, great fun and give your children a real boost in their learning lives?

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don’t ever visit your local library, the answer is none!

But, if all of your New Year’s resolutions have collapsed in a heap, now is the time to make a new one, and to check out your local library’s early years activities.

There are Story Time and Rhyme Time sessions every week at libraries across West Gippsland.

Rhyme Time is for the younger ones and you can bring them along to the fun, well run, sessions as soon as you get them home from the hospital.

You can re-learn all of the rhymes you heard as a child, but can’t quite remember, mix with other mums and dads, and you

and baby can have a great time.

Story Time is for the slightly older children. Sit and listen to a well read

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Back to School

Shop smart for school “It is a busy time of year for us and for families with school students,” manager Dean Watchorn said.

“Our dedicated staff is more than happy to help get families organised before they go back to school in first term.”

Leongatha Officesmart offers a wide range of school supplies from notebooks and stationery to organisers to help every student in the class.

“We supply students from Prep to Year 12 with any school books they require, so it really is the one stop shop for the whole family,” Mr Watchorn said.

“We accept any book lists and are happy to pack and supply school supplies for any orders. Parents and children can rest assured knowing we can take some of the stress out of heading back to school.”

Leongatha Officesmart stocks a range of calculators, dictionaries, pens, binders and lunchboxes to suit every student across the curriculum.

“We stock a wide range of school products that all students need. We have the essential exercise books and pens through to art supplies and visual diaries,” Mr Watchorn said.

Leongatha Officesmart also stocks a range of office

Students get ready: from left, sisters Macey Turner, 6 and Kaya Turner, 10 are looking forward to heading back to Leongatha Primary School to start their new school year in grades one and five.

To make sure they have a smooth start to the school year, they called into Leongatha Nextra Newsagency. The store is well stocked with a great range of school supplies and is offering great specials in the Back to School catalogue sale.

furniture and accessories to build the perfect study space away from the classroom, with everything from the perfect desk to the most comfortable study chair available in store now.

“We work hard to stock office items for everybody, for all of their studies,” Mr Watchorn said.

“We employ locals and in return the local schools support us. We endeavour to meet the needs of both local students and businesses.”

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School shoes, backpacks, stationery and lunchbox purchases increased in frequency, as parents prepare children for the new school year, the Australian Retailers Association said.

The peak industry body representing Australian retailers said the focus in stores was now turning to school supplies after the busy Christmas trading period.

“While Christmas and Boxing Day sales are most definitely the busiest times for retail stores across the board, there are

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“Back to school is a milestone each year for students around the country, and the associated purchases the new school year brings are crucial to many small and large retailers.”

Among the items on parents’ shopping lists are stationery items including pens, notebooks and folders, lunchboxes and cooler bags, school shoes, including sports shoes, uniforms, including socks and sun protection, backpacks and bags, and tablets and laptops.

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Dental fund refreshed for new school year SOUTH Gippsland parents have been reminded to take advantage of government funded dental check ups for children before the school year begins.

Serving the community: Michael’s Supa IGA Leongatha store manager Chris O’Leary handed over Community Chest funds to personnel from five of the district’s CFA brigades at a gathering at the store on Thursday morning. From left, Chris O’Leary, Leongatha South CFA’s Carly Hurst, Leongatha CFA’s Andrew Kay, Ruby CFA third lieutenant Tom Murdoch, Pound Creek CFA’s Alan Archbold and Ruby CFA’s Andrew Verboon.

IGA all the way with the CFA WHAT a difference a day makes at IGA.

Personnel representing CFA brigades across the district were at Michael’s Supa IGA in Leongatha on Thursday morning to receive cheques from the supermarket’s Community Chest benefits program.

Had the handover been scheduled for the day before, with the whole state on high alert with temperatures soaring beyond 40 degrees, it would have been postponed.

All hands were on deck with CFA teams on call and the Incident Control Centre in Leongatha fully manned by a management team of 20 people.

Michael’s Supa IGA store manager Chris O’Leary’s handover of funds was a timely reminder of the close knits that keep us safe when confronted by one threat or another, in this case the danger of bushfire.

The supermarket donated cheques totalling $2907.36 to the five CFAs thanks to supporting customers purchasing Community Chest lines.

Carly Hurst of the Leongatha South CFA said the $169.53 would help finish off the facility’s breathing apparatus room.

She said, “On behalf of the Leongatha South CFA I would like to thank all of the staff at IGA as every dollar helps.”

Andrew Kay of Leongatha CFA said, “IGA is always helpful to us in so many ways including the regular sausage sizzles we hold in front of the store.”

Their colleagues from Ruby and Pound Creek were just as thankful for the tremendous contribution IGA makes to the CFA, and therefore, to the whole community.

Allen Archbold of the Pound Creek CFA said it was thanks to IGA’s continued support over many years that equipment has

Eligible children aged two to 17 years can receive up to $1000 worth of dental treatments over two years, through the Federal Government’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) delivered by Medicare.

With the CDBS available at Inverloch Family Dental and Rapid Response Dental in Leongatha, practice director Dr Taehee Lee said the scheme had been immensely popular since the first funding round launched in 2014.

“January is always a really opportune time to get your children in for a check up, because even the most organised parents can let things slip once the school year begins,” Dr Lee said.

Patients who became eligible for the two year CDBS in 2014 have had their $1000 fund renewed on January 1, 2016.

For those who became eligible in 2015, their fund will be renewed in 2017.

“With a fresh round of funding now available to eligible families, we’re expecting the incredible demand for the service to continue in 2016, so we encourage families to book their oral health checkups soon,” Dr Lee said.

He said the CDBS covered a range of important dental services including examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fillings and extractions.

“The response to the program in the past two years has been huge. We’ve had parents from across South Gippsland bring their children in to the clinics,” Dr Lee said.

“Some have been regulars at the clinics and some have introduced their children to dental for the first time. The program is

having a really positive effect on our children’s oral health. It’s great to see.”

Increased demand for the service prompted Inverloch Family Dental to upgrade its equipment, purchasing new dental chairs and state of the art decay detecting digital camera.

Having worked closely with children and their parents throughout the scheme’s first two years, Dr Lee said the program’s uptake and patient feedback had been “very uplifting”.

“We’ve just introduced new benefits for our patients, including free digital panoramic x-rays and an orthodontic consultation worth $220 in addition to the standard exam under the CDBS scheme,” he said.

Dr Lee praised the scheme’s role in improving oral health in Australian children.

“It’s really good to see us taking our children’s oral health seriously. Poor oral health in children can lead to many unnecessary health issues and costs down the line, not to mention related issues such as self-confidence and esteem,” he said.

“The Child Dental Benefits Schedule gives parents a great opportunity to seek and obtain the dental treatments their children need.”

Inverloch Family Dental is now taking patients for the program at 2a High Street Inverloch or you can call them on 5674 2691.

Rapid Response Dental in Leongatha is also taking patients for the program at 3 Lyon Street Leongatha, or you can call them on 5662 0940.

For more information on Inverloch Family Dental visit www.inverlochfamilydental.com.au For more information on Rapid Response Dental visit www.rapidresponsedental.com.au

Good neighbours: from left, Wayne Walker received a Community Chest fund cheque from Michael’s Supa IGA Leongatha store manager Chris O’Leary at the supermarket on Thursday morning. been purchased, such as a diesel engine that fills three tankers at the same time and in three minutes.

“This equipment is vital in protecting the community from fire,” he said.

Nationally, IGA’s community chest program has raised over $70 million.

The money is raised

in a number of ways but predominately through the purchase of products with an IGA Community Chest logo on the label such as the IGA Signature range.

The Signature range has been developed by sourcing Australian made where possible and benchmarking every product to

ensure its quality.

With an extensive range including tasty treats, snacks and meal options to household necessities and toiletries, the IGA Community Chest logo signifies that with every IGA Signature product sold, two cents is donated to IGA Community Chest.

Families win: eligible children can receive up to $1000 worth of dental treatments over two years, through the Federal Government’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule delivered by Medicare. From left, Dr Tonya Kirk, Nenita, 11, and dental assistant Hannah Gray at Inverloch Family Dental.

POLICE BRIEFS Wombat collision causes fire

A CAR caught fire after a collision with a wombat in Foster North on Sunday, January 10.

The driver was heading west along the South Gippsland Highway at 10.35pm when he crashed into the wombat, which was unavoidable.

The collision caused damage to the vehicle, which resulted in fuel leaking and the car catching fire.

CFA and police attended and extinguished the fire, however the car was damaged extensively.

The driver escaped the incident unharmed.

Unlicensed driver caught

A DRIVER will face court after he was caught committing several road offences in Meeniyan on Saturday, January 9.

The man from Venus Bay was caught by police after they detected him travelling at 145 km on the Tarwin Lower Road.

Police discovered he was a disqualified driver in an unregistered vehicle with fake

number plates.

He also had two outstanding warrants for other driving matters.

The 39 year old will face the Korumburra Magistrates Court on April 21.

Jewellery found

A RING and a bracelet was found and handed over to the Foster police.

The jewellery was found between August and mid November last year at the Leongatha netball courts.

The bracelet has coloured stones and the ring has both coloured and clear stones.

If the jewellery belongs to you and you can provide a description, call police at Foster.

Five car collision

HEAVY traffic in San Remo caused a five car collision on Sunday, January 10.

The cars crashed into each other, nose to tail, on the Phillip Island Road – near Punchbowl Road – in San Remo at 12pm.

The collision held traffic for an hour.

San Remo police’s Sergeant Bruce Kent warned drivers to watch their reaction time during peak periods.

“There was extremely heavy traffic over the weekend with the hot rods on the Island

and with the holiday change over time,” Sgt Kent said.

“This incident aside, overall police were happy there were no major incidents and everyone was well behaved on the roads.”

No one was injured during the collision and no penalties were given out to the drivers.

Drink driver in Grantville

A MAN driving an unregistered car was caught by the Bass Coast Highway Patrol in Grantville on Saturday, January 9.

The 55 year old Grantville man was also unlicensed and gave a positive breath test.

He will face the Korumburra Magistrates Court for outstanding warrants related to road offences.

Licence lost

A DRIVER lost his licence after giving a positive breath test in Bass on Saturday, January 9.

The Bass Coast Highway Patrol caught the driver and gave him the breath test, which showed a mid range reading.

The 65 year old from Coronet Bay also received a penalty notice.

Drug driver convicted

A DRIVER was convicted for driving under the influence of drugs at the Wonthaggi Magistrates Court recently.

The Dalyston man – who is in his twenties – faced court after a single car accident in Jam Jerrup in 2014.

He had appeared to have fallen asleep behind the wheel but upon further investigation police discovered he possessed a quantity of methamphetamine.

A drug test showed the drug content in his system was 10 times over the legal limit currently being considered in Norway.

He received a $750 fine, his licence was cancelled and disqualified for two years and the drugs were seized.

Men fined

TWO offenders were convicted for unlawfully entering the Poowong abattoir in September, 2014.

The men from Warragul – who are in their fifties – faced the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court and the Korumburra Magistrates Court for entering the abattoir and stealing a Drizabone coat.

They both received $800 fines.

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Rental market is on fire STOCKDALE and Leggo property managers Kasey McLeod and Sarah Miles have had an extraordinary month leasing properties left, right and centre.

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Heating is covered with ducted natural gas heating throughout and also a solid fuel heater that sits nicely into the brick chimney giving a warm cosy feel to the home.

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Stockdale and Leggo has a very thorough process applicants go through before submitting an application to a landlord, references are thoroughly checked and the prospective applicants need to provide a number of different references.

This ensures only the highest quality of tenants available for those properties are considered.

Kasey and Sarah have a combined decade of experience in the industry, so if you want your property to be leased out today with a great tenant, call Kasey or Sarah for a free no obligation appraisal on 5662 2800.

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Lovely rural views over the township and Knox’s Hill can be enjoyed from the front veranda, main bedroom and lounge at the front of the home, both rooms having large bay windows.

Large tiles to wet areas create a practical flow through right from the front entry, running past the spacious lounge/ dining room and into the kitchen family room. The kitchen features electric cooking, dishwasher, pantry and breakfast bar.

Both lounge and family room have reverse cycle air conditioners.

Neutral coloured carpets, curtains and blinds throughout provide great scope for decorating.

Designed with the family in mind, the main bedroom is at the front, including a large walk in robe and ensuite, and two good sized bedrooms located in a wing near the central bathroom and

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A handy lock up 5x4m shed is out in the backyard.

With low maintenance lawns, this property is just waiting for purchasers to create their own choice of gardens. Alternatively, it has already proven to be a sound investment opportunity.

Currently tenanted, it is an easy to maintain property.

Well below placement value, this home will also suit young families.

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• 3 BR brick veneer in popular street, priced to sell! Close to schools • Well maintained, spacious 4BR home. Open plan kitchen/family room • Nth facing lounge. Kitchen / dining, renovated indoor/outdoor room • Separate lounge. Undercover deck. Dble garage. Rear access to shed • Storage room. Access to back yard & garden shed. Room for sizable shed • Well established, neat gardens. Quiet street & easy walk to schools

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rooms, including two large and the third small, lounge with solid fuel heater, a generous kitchen/dining, and an external toilet.

A Colourbond garage with an automatic door is also a feature.

This is a good solid home that has been well maintained, and still with plenty of lifetimes of living left to give.

LEONGATHA - 54 Chamberlain Drive IMMACULATE FOUR BEDROOM FAMILY HOME

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LEONGATHA - 5 Noel Court PERFECT PRESENTATION • Immaculate inside & out. 4BR family home. Close to schools • Renovated kitchen/family room & elegant lounge/dining room • Huge covered, private BBQ area. Single-tandem garage. Quiet location

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N the elevated side of Parr Street, this well built brick home will exceed space and quality expectations, offering so much more than many properties.

The home is presented to perfection, and in excellent condition.

An internal entrance area is accessed directly from both the fully lined double lockup garage, and the front door.

Just off the entrance, the fourth bedroom or study is ideally sized and positioned to be a home office.

There are two living rooms: one is separate and suited to be the theatre room or lounge, while the large informal area adjoining the kitchen is zoned for separate meals and living and looks out to an undercover, paved entertaining area.

A very well equipped modern kitchen is light and bright.

With a handy door directly to the outdoor utility area (perfect position for the kitchen herb garden), there is also a walk in pantry, dishwasher, five burner gas hot plates, plenty of cupboards including pot drawers, and a roomy bench top perfect for the ‘masterchef’ in the family.

The big main bedroom has a walk in robe, and a newly renovated ensuite.

In a separate children’s or guests zone, are two further bedrooms with built in robes.

The main bathroom also has been fully renovated and laundry is fully featured, with floor and wall tiling and attractive fixtures and fittings.

Downlights, three split system air conditioners, quality floor coverings are a few of the special features to this home.

Outside, easy to maintain gardens include retaining walls, fruit trees and a 6m x 5m (approx.) garden shed, an addition to the double garage.

A double sided gate provides potential for van or boat access to the rear of the property.

LEONGATHA 86 Parr Street Landmark Harcourts Leongatha Glenys Foster 0477 622 298

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The home has been re stumped for solid bone's, Baltic pine flooring, single car garage and a 9m x 15m shed. Let your imagination run wild. The 30-meter-wide frontage block offers on opportunity for subdivision (STCA) with a total area of approx. 1533m2.

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

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UILDING or buying your first home is a huge learning curve.

You will discover new terminologies, new processes and be granted enormous decision making choices.

However, as with anything new, mistakes can be made along the way.

Local Hotondo Homes builders Trent and Caroline Allen put together a list of helpful tips to avoid first home buyer mistakes; it pays to be prepared.

Make sure you research different loans, and know what you want or need in a loan and shop around.

Fixed rates, variable rates, redraw capabilities and the length of the loan are important factors.

Make sure the structure of your loan is right for you straight off the mark – this is a long term commitment.

Take time to budget accurately and work out what you can really afford.

Many people are excited to buy their first home, but forget the extra fees or underestimate the cost of actually owning one.

Find out what may be applicable to you including home insurance, stamp duty, moving costs, council rates and transfer fees.

Also, be prepared for maintenance costs which will now fall back on you.

Obtain bank approval and try not to take out new credit while applying for your home loan.

The bank assesses how much they can lend you based on your current financial situation and getting another

Handy tips: Inverloch’s Hotondo Homes builder Trent Allen has the right advice to help you buy your first home without complications. loan during this time can put a strike against your name.

Further to this, try not to change jobs while applying for a mortgage; banks like to see a stable income.

If you are thinking of moving jobs it is highly advised you avoid doing so until after your purchase.

Be sure to think about your future.

It can be very difficult to predict where

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Having built or found the perfect home, the last thing you want to think about is selling it. However, your home is an investment, and it is important to think about a time when you may need to sell it. When searching for your home, consider what other typical home buyers may want and accommodate for this possibility.

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HIS well built and well maintained unit is only a 600m walk to the CBD and about the same to the towns sporting facilities.

Set back off the road in the middle of the complex the unit offers two bedrooms with built in robes, open plan with all electric kitchen, central bathroom with separate toilet, reverse cycle air conditioner, ceiling fans, private courtyard, lock up garage, and established garden beds.

This would be ideal for first home buyers, retirees or investors.

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Legacy of beautiful homes VICTORIA’S rich history has left a legacy of beautiful homes.

These range from impressive mansions to lace fronted terraces and even former workers’ cottages.

Preserving this history for future generations and maintaining historic streetscapes means some of these homes have heritage protections.

This is either through the Victorian Heritage Register, which lists places of state significance, or because of a heritage overlay, a local council responsibility.

Because these protections impose restrictions on homeowners it is vital to know whether they apply to a home you may buy. While this will usually be included in the Section 32 document provided by the vendor, it is also useful to make checks yourself or through your conveyancer or solicitor.

This is especially important at present, with many period homes selling for well over $1million.

One way of checking whether your home is heritage listed is to contact the National Trust.

It’s important to note this listing does not mean a home must stay in its original condition forever.

Heritage Victoria says if such homes are to have a future they need to be attractive and comfortable and that more than 95 per cent of permit applications for works on such properties are granted.

But a strict system of permits does apply to alterations. These include building extensions, interior works, changing colour schemes and garden structures such as fences, decks, pathways and driveways.

Local heritage protection is also offered to individual homes, and streetscapes, of local significance. These are listed on a schedule to the local council’s heritage overlay and are protected under its planning scheme. Councils issue planning permits for their development.

Such an overlay is not a reason to avoid buying a home – many such properties have been renovated to create impressive contemporary living spaces, despite a heritage overlay.

But it is important to know about these restrictions so you know what you’re buying.

They may include demolishing or constructing a building (including a fence), painting a building and doing exterior work. It’s also worth noting that sometimes the heritage overlay doesn’t apply to all of the home, but to part of it.

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Maintaining Our Assets for the Future

Council understands the importance of maintaining South Gippsland's $456 million portfolio of assets and infrastructure for the future.

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306km (49 roads) were treated for regionally controlled weeds as part of the Roadside Weed Control Program

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - PAGE 29

Ramp to benefit club

By Tayla Kershaw A NEW beach access ramp will significantly boost Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club’s response time this summer.

Summer LIFESAVERS

Bass Coast Shire Council enabled the construction of a 60 metre ramp at the first surf beach, which will allow easier access to the beach for the surf life saving club and its equipment.

“It’s going to be fantastic. We really needed direct beach access,” secretary Nicole Cowley said.

“It’ll be easier for our members to get our rescue boats on the beach, instead of taking them around to the boat ramp.”

The ramp was designed by a qualified coastal engineer upon consideration of the site conditions and coastal processes, to withstand coastal erosion.

The cost of both stages of the pathway construction project is $130,000.

Funding of $60,000 was provided as part of the State Government’s 2013-14 coastal environments program.

Council contributed $70,000 to the project.

The club’s website - capepatersonslsc. org - is filled with useful information including calendar events, photos, contacts and membership details.

Membership is healthy as well, with previous members already signed up for the season ahead.

Chelsea Bowman will be fulfilling the role of club president and Keith Bartel will be taking the treasurer’s post.

This will be Chelsea’s second season

as president, taking over from former president Dean Manns.

As one of the younger members, Chelsea has ascended through the ranks from chief instructor. She has brought new ideas and a fresh approach to the role.

Emily Rogers will be the club captain with instructors Laurie Aitken and David Potter, and nippers delegates Ray Ruft and James Western backing her up.

The club is looking forward to a number of events during the season.

The aquathon – a 400 metre swim and a three kilometre run – will be held on January 17 from 10am.

“Last season’s aquathon went really well and we had a good turnout despite the extreme conditions in the water,” Ms Cowley said.

“We rely on volunteers and our members to help make these events a success, so we thank them for their work.”

Tin raffles, a trivia night and an Easter egg hunt are also on the surf club’s calendar.

“We will be doing heavy fundraising throughout the season to help fund our new clubhouse,” Ms Cowley said.

Three camps will be held throughout the season, with more information available on the website.

New structure: Aidan Curtin, Jasmine Garry and dog Sassy are impressed by the ramp at Cape Paterson. As local beachgoers, they believe swimmers will be safe as it will be an excellent asset for the surf life saving club during summer.

CFA thanked A WATTLE Bank landowner thanked local CFA members after a fire was contained at his property on Tuesday, January 5.

Geoff Ellis was alerted after seeing wafts of smoke and units from Kongwak, Wonthaggi and Inverloch were quick to the scene.

The fire had started after an easterly wind caught some dry debris on top of his large compost heap, which ignited the blaze.

A quarter of an acre of nearby scrub

and bushland was damaged, but the CFA had the fire contained within 20 minutes and had extinguished it completely within the hour.

“If you do have a large compost heap, make sure you keep an eye on it and remember things like dry twigs and grass adds fuel,” Kongwak CFA captain Ross Olden said.

Mr Ellis was grateful for the fast work of the CFA, and also to his friends and neighbours who called to make sure everything was okay.

“As well as being a great example of community, this exemplified a system that is well run by dedicated peo-

ple who put themselves at risk while defending our lives and property. Well done and thank you. We slept soundly in our homes that night thanks to the CFA,” he said.

“A friend driving along Lynnes Road saw the smoke starting at the same time we did. He drove up in his ute ‘just in case’ and friends in Kongwak spotted it on the CFA app and rang us just as the firies got here.

“In a few minutes all was well. We didn’t ring the CFA; we’re not sure who reported the fire. Everything just worked really well; it’s a great system and a great organisation.”

A Star is born

HEIDI Lorenz Jarvis is the second child for Wade and Jesse of Leongatha. She is a sister for Brody, 3, and was born on January 8 at Leongatha Hospital.

Left, WADE Mason Arnup was born on December 22 at Leongatha Hospital. Wade is the first child for Nick and Jodie of Leongatha.

Rate capping input sought THE future of Bass Coast rates is in ratepayers’ hands.

Bass Coast Shire Council is inviting the community to take part in a discussion on how council’s financial plan and the Fair Go Rates framework will work together for the benefit of the community.

Community participation will help inform and influence the 2016-17 annual budget, as well as enable people to join the conversation on rate capping and its potential impact on services, capital projects and council’s overall financial position.

The long term financial plan, developed in April 2015, has now been updated to reflect the current financial position.

The State Government introduced rate capping for the 2016-17 financial year.

Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins MP recently announced the cap will be linked to the consumer price index (CPI) at 2.5 per cent in 2016-17 and the potential for reduced caps in following years.

Mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said the legislation also provides for a process to seek a variation where there is a need for additional rate income.

“Regardless of whether council pursues the option of a variation to the cap, there is a need to have a meaningful discussion concerning the impacts the rate cap may have on services, capital projects and council’s overall financial position,” Cr Crugnale said.

“This process, however, is not only about potential restraints and service cuts, but also about finding creative solution thinking and solving.

“I would like to take this opportunity to encourage you to participate in the discussion and be part of this conversation.”

People can attend a workshop or speak to a senior member of council staff by appointment.

Two workshops will run on Thursday, January 28 in Wonthaggi.

A second round of workshops will be held in Cowes on February 2.

Register animals SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is reminding residents registrations apply to dogs and cats on farmland and not just in residential areas.

Farm dogs provide a great service to the agricultural industry but require registration just like all other dogs in the community.

Registration fees provide a number of benefits for the community including dog bite prevention education programs, lost and found animal services, animal business audits, dangerous and restricted dog breed registers and emergency animal welfare.

Council’s local laws officers conduct random inspections throughout the municipality to identify unregistered dogs and cats.

Animal owners found with unregistered animals or animals with expired registration may be subjected to enforcement action and face on-the-spot fines or

potential court action.

Council’s acting manager regulatory services Bruce Gardiner said registration helps recover lost animals quickly to reunite them with their owners. “Registration is the fastest method for contacting owners in cases where their pet might have been injured or attacked by another animal,” he said.

“Registration fees help provide important pet related services within the community such as animal management and community education about responsible pet ownership.”

Pet owners are reminded to ensure their contact details are correct when registering their animals. Individuals wanting more information on the benefits of registration can visit http:// www.depi.vic.gov.au/pets/registrationlegislation-and-permits/dog-and-catregistration.

For assistance with pet registration contact council’s local laws team on 5662 9200 or visit council’s website.

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Cakes support Red Cross A SUMPTUOUS spread of cakes, slices, homemade bread, savoury tarts along with beautiful fresh vegetables and fruit was presented by the Waratah Red Cross Branch at its now famous annual cake stall.

The branch is a strong, vibrant group that holds two main functions for the year: the cake stall and the equally well known and attended annual picnic walk in March.

The idyllic setting for the event, in the restored beachside Walkerville Hall, was once more a great success.

About $2000 was made and campers, holidaymakers as well as permanent residents went home satisfied with the high standard of produce. It was a great social day and enables friends to catch up with each other each year.

The winner of the first hamper was Margaret Robertson from Walkerville and the second hamper was Michelle Bennett, holidaying from Brunswick, who won the basket of fruit.

The Waratah Red Cross members wish to thank all those who helped to make the day a great success.

Left, Looks delicious: Clive Landy from Walkerville with his mum Michelle Landy’s purchases - a basketful of goodies.

Reflect on Leongatha’s war sacrifice PASSERS-BY may have noticed the new Avenue of Honour Memorial rotunda at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

This rotunda has been built just inside the pioneer gates to be near the actual avenue of trees planted in 1918, and will honour the men and women of the Leongatha area who served in World War One. The Place of Reflection contains information on the history of the avenue and name plaques for the men and women of the West Riding of the Woorayl Shire who enlisted to serve in World War One. Originally some soldiers were missed out but extensive research has hopefully found all the names.

On Australia Day, January 26, the Leon-

gatha Historical Society invites members of the public to come and hear about the memorial, and the men and women who served in World War One. This will occur at 11.30 am at the Place of Reflection.

The Mechanics’ Institute will be open on January 26 as well. The main display is about World War One. This year the centenary of the battles of 1916 will be commemorated. The battle at Fromelle that occurred on July 19, 1916 was significant for South Gippsland, as was the attack on Pozieres which occurred shortly after.

The wall of photographs showing the Woorayl Shire’s war dead from World War One continues to grow and is well worth seeing.

Right, Social occasion: Waratah Red Cross member Robin Stevens (left) shares a laugh with Beth Conlan at the cake stall at Walkerville Hall.

Korumburra street facelift SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will begin $745,473 worth of reconstruction works on Station Street, Korumburra in mid-January.

The works will take place between 22 Station Street and the KorumburraWarragul Road intersection. The project is part of council’s 2015-16 Capital Works Program and will include reconstruction of the road pavement, construction of kerb and channel, installation of underground stormwater drainage and footpaths.

Traffic delays are expected between Korumburra-Warragul Road

and Flinders Street from January 11 to February 19.

This section of Station Street will be closed at times to through traffic while a section of pavement is constructed outside Burra Foods.

A detour will be available to residents via Bridge Street. Minor delays will be experienced between Flinders Street and the work site from February 19 until the project is completed, with completion expected before May 2016.

Council’s assets technical officer Jesse Joyce said it was vital Station Street received the reconstruction works.

“It is council’s intention to provide assets and infrastructure that will be of best value and use to the community,” he said.

“We thank our residents for their patience during these expected works.

Once completed, Station Street will be more user friendly and safe for all to use.”

Council is also asking for expressions of interest from the public in regards to receiving clean fill that will be removed from the subgrade of the road.

Interested individuals can contact council’s depot on 5662 9100 for more information.

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Cooking for a cure

By Brad Lester THREE thousand.

That’s how many cupcakes Sheila and Andrew Downey have pulled from their ovens since February last year to raise $5000 for cancer research.

For the third year in a row, the Inverloch couple is selling cupcakes to raise money for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, ahead of taking part in The 2016 Weekend to End Women’s Cancers in April.

They will walk 60km through the streets and neighbourhoods of Melbourne.

In the past three years, the Downeys have baked 9000 cupcakes and hope to have raised a total of $32,000 for the cause by the end of this year’s fundraising effort.

For Sheila, the fundraising campaign is personal. She has survived breast cancer and now wants to help others.

“Why we do it is two fold: one it is the fundraising and the other one

is that it makes people aware,” she said.

“While selling the cupcakes people will come up to you and tell you their stories as well.”

Andrew added, “Until Sheila had her breast cancer we did not know many people were affected by cancer and you hear of more and more people that have it now.

“One in eight people will cop breast cancer at one point and that is just breast cancer.”

Last Tuesday, January 5, she sold 80 cupcakes to campers at Inverloch’s foreshore camping reserve and they have even ventured as far as Cape Paterson to sell their homebaked goodies.

The couple’s eldest daughter Catherine is a pharmacist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and will join her parents in the walk.

“We’ve been walking one and a half hours a day to train,” Sheila said.

The cakes are worth buying not just because they are being sold for a cause that affects most Australians.

They are delicious too.

Last year, Sheila and Catherine

visited the Hummingbird Bakery, in London’s Notting Hill, that provided the recipe for the cakes via a cookbook.

“I told them I was using their recipes for the cause and they were impressed,” Sheila said.

Throughout the year, the Downeys have also sold cakes to support other cancer causes, such as the McGrath Foundation, Movember, Breast Cancer Network Australia, National Breast Cancer Foundation and Daffodil Day. They also held a fundraising morning tea at Cranbourne Secondary College, where they both teach.

The cupcakes come in variety of delectable flavours: chocolate, vanillas, mint, salted caramel, berry and passionfruit.

To order, contact Sheila through Facebook, by email on sldowney@ tpg.com.au or by phoning 0411 107 044.

“Maybe one day there won’t be a cancer to worry about. There are always so many new advances and that’s what the research does,” Sheila said.

Baking for a cause: Andrew and Sheila Downey with a fresh batch of cupcakes ready to sell to raise money for cancer research.

On the way: young trees planted by the community continue to thrive near the former wetland at the Venus Bay boat ramp.

Bay friends welcome Siberian visitors

By Brad Lester MIGRATORY birds will one day have a new look resting spot after travelling from Siberia in the northern hemisphere thanks to volunteers from Venus Bay.

Members of the Friends of Venus Bay Peninsula have spent four years replanting a former carpark at the town’s boat ramp in a

bid to create habitat for the migratory and other birds residing at Anderson Inlet.

The volunteers have been working with Coastcare to reinvigorate the site that features a birdhide overlooking the inlet and the public has assisted at community planting days.

Heather Shimmen is among those who have taken on the challenge.

“It’s a difficult area. It’s a bit windswept and gets inundated during the winter.

It’s part river and part saltwater,” she said.

Bright future: Friends of Venus Bay Peninsula’s Heather Shimmen is delighted with the success of a community effort to revegetate a former wetland near the Venus Bay boat ramp.

“There is one spot where we have kept planting and it keeps being washed away.”

However the team’s efforts are paying off.

“There a lot more birds there. There are white fronted chats and royal spoonbills, just a huge variety,” Ms Shimmen said.

“The area is classed by Birdlife Australia as one of the most significant bird reserves in Australia. A lot of people will go there bird watching and there are always lots of kangaroos down there.”

The friends’ Mae Adams said the nearby saltmarsh was protected by the new plantings that deterred people from venturing into the saltmarsh.

“We have been encouraging people to use the bird hide as a viewing area,” she said.

Melaleucas, manna gums, banksias and other indigenous species, including wetland grasses, have been planted over time.

“It’s good to see it go from being a desolate, barren, depressing carpark that had been disrespected by people because it would have been a beautiful wetland in the past,” Ms Shimmen said.

“It’s also an area for the endangered orange-bellied parrots and we get pelicans there too, and migratory birds from Siberia.”

More community planting days will be held in autumn, when wetter weather is anticipated.

Here’s hoping: anticipating construction of a statue to honour Lennie Gwyther and his horse Ginger Mick were South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Bob Newton with Lennie Gwyther’s relatives, from left, great niece Chelsea Campbell, sister Beryl Farrier, niece Julie Campbell and great niece Naomi Campbell.

Absent, great niece Moriah Campbell.

Family backs Lennie statue

By Brad Lester A STATUE honouring a Koonwarra boy who rode his horse to Sydney to witness the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge could be built by October this year.

That is the dream of South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Bob Newton, an avid historian.

He is hoping the monument featuring a replica of Lennie Gwyther and his steed Ginger Mick will be built in a public location in Leongatha before he leaves council at the October election.

Aged nine, Lennie rode 1000 kilometres to Sydney in 1932.

The Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry has taken on the statue project and Cr Newton said the group will apply for a grant from the Federal Government. Applications close in several months’ time.

“We’ve been offered $5000 from several community people towards the statue and Rotary is going to donate too,” Cr Newton said.

“We have not taken any money yet but if we get the grant we will open that fundraising.”

The chamber is seeking $50,000 to complete the project, which Cr Newton believed would take three months to build.

“The wheels are in motion and I want to get it done before I’m out of office at the end of October,” he said.

Lennie died in 1992. His younger sister, Beryl Ferrier, was in Leongatha

last week during a visit from her home on the Gold Coast in Queensland.

The 90 year old said the statue would be a fitting honour to her brother.

“Think of the potential the statue could be bring to Leongatha: the publicity and the tourist trade and the benefits to the local people,” she said.

Beryl was a month shy of seven when Lennie set off on his adventure.

“I can remember him being farewelled at the showgrounds. I knew he had been through a bushfire and had been invited to Canberra Boys Grammar School and that he had been at the opening of the bridge,” she said.

“When he came home I got the day off school. I can remember the crowd of people and the party at home, and the two tiered cake Mum had made with a boy and his horse on top of it.”

Beryl said her brother was not one to talk of his exploits and as a retiring personality would rather make model aeroplanes in the shed.

“I remember Lennie was going to design a sandwich making machine and thinking ‘Gee, my brother is clever’,” she said.

Beryl discussed the statue proposal with Cr Newton and her niece, Julie Campbell of Mardan and Julie’s daughters, Chelsea and Naomi.

Julie’s father Keith was Lennie and Beryl’s brother.

“I can remember when Lennie came to visit us. He had a gas bottle on top of his station wagon that he had been told to remove by the police,” she said.

“He had worked out how to get his car to run on gas.”

Julie grew up on the same farm as Lennie and as a fellow horse rider, was in awe of his feat.

“When each of my girls turned nine I would sit across the table from them and think that my grandparents had their son, my uncle, ride to Sydney,” she said.

“The statue will be just so special to the town of Leongatha.”

Back then: Lennie Gwyther and his beloved horse, Ginger Mick.

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Shed upsets neighbours

By Tayla Kershaw A SHED towering near neighbouring Dalyston homes has caused angst among residents.

Relaxing: from left, Russell Holwell from Dollar and Neil and Sandy Cooper from Patterson Lakes spent some time at the Franklin River Reserve near Toora recently.

Tourist towns full TOORA and Port Welshpool experienced a large influx of visitors during the New Year period.

Peter Rose from the Port Welshpool General Store said the town was having one of its busiest summers in a long time.

“We have been extremely busy. It is the best we have seen it in a while. There were 300 boats at the ramp one day and it was hard to get a park,” he said.

“There are plenty of fish being caught and plenty of people enjoying Port Welshpool.”

Caretaker of the Long Jetty Caravan Park in Port Welshpool, Rick Wilkinson, said the park had been full since Christmas.

“We are having an excellent year at the moment. It is a pity the other caravan park in Port Welshpool is no

longer running, because we have had to turn people away,” he said.

“We couldn’t offer any cabins or sites until after the new year.”

Mr Wilkinson said Port Welshpool has attracted several visitors who have redirected their holiday from bushfire affected Lorne.

“We have nothing but happy campers down here. The only thing we need more of is children, because we have our new playground in,” he said.

Irene Spooner from the Toora Newsagency said many people were in town.

“The weather is beautiful and it is bringing the people out,” she said.

“Some people are just relaxing, some are using the opportunity to go fishing or to the beach, or to explore our wonderful region.”

Ms Spooner said having free camping at the Franklin River Reserve had

helped Toora’s tourism trade.

“A huge number of people come in and comment on how fantastic the site is.

It is a great asset for the town,” she said.

“We have also got the caravan park, which is another great asset. People have got an option.”

Ms Spooner said the former aged care facility should be opened as accommodation.

Toora has also welcomed several new retail stores in recent months, which is another boost for the village.

“It’s always good to see new businesses open,” Ms Spooner said.

Sue Wilkinson from the Toora Tourist Park said the park was booked out for the New Year’s period, as usual for this time of year.

“We have a mixture of return clients and a lot of new ones. It is great to see the town with a lot of people in it,” she said.

Tank brings water relief BURRA Foods’ commissioning of a 900,000 litre water tank on Wednesday, January 6 couldn’t

have come at a better time.

With stage one water restrictions introduced in Korumburra last week,

Water wise: Glenn Falcke, the operations manager at Burra Foods, points to a yellow indicator that marks the level of water inside the massive, newly commissioned water tank at the plant.

the monolithic water tank goes a long way towards making Burra Foods self sufficient.

As the milk which passes through the factory is distilled, 87 per cent of its volume is recovered as water as the milk is processed into by-products such as milk powder.

On the tank’s first night of operation, 780,000 litres of potable water was recovered.

With vast amounts of water needed each day to flush the plant’s systems clean and maintain the highest standards of hygiene, the tank is significant news for the Korumburra.

Operations manager Glenn Falcke said, “We are getting to the point now where we have supply capability within the plant to do our day to day cleaning.”

Until now, Burra Foods has been buying 700,000 litres of water every day from South Gippsland Water and has now reduced that to 300,000 litres a day.

“It is a big step forward. We have cut our water requirements by 60 to 70 percent,” Mr Falcke said.

The managing director of South Gippsland Water,

Phillipe Du Plessis, said the new tank was timely.

Water that was going into Coalition Creek as a licensed discharge is now available for recycling through the plant.

If the drought is prolonged and impacts water supplies further, Burra Foods may have to change its production mix to greater output of nutritionals, the production of which yields higher volumes of recyclable water.

Mr Du Plessis said the water authority monitors its customers’ water usage and advises accordingly.

He said while Melbourne’s water supply has four to five years’ drought resistance, South Gippsland’s water supplies operate on a 12 month cycle and were susceptible to a deficiency of rainfall within two years.

Mr Du Plessis said, “Leongatha’s water supply is looking pretty good at the moment,” adding that like any of South Gippsland Water’s systems, the longer the drought continues the greater the likelihood of restrictions.

Meanwhile, Burra Foods is set to launch its first quarterly newsletters for townsfolk. These will be delivered to households within a month.

For Belinda and Brian Egan, the shed – built close to their boundary fence – was an unexpected eyesore.

“We didn’t know what was going on. We went away on Sunday (December 13) and when we came back that afternoon, the shed had been built. No one had any knowledge,” Mrs Egan said.

“The shed is built to the extreme and the neighbours’ emotions were never considered.”

The Egans have lived in Dalyston’s new estate – Settlement Way – for two years, and the zoning of the land has never been an issue.

However, Mrs Egan said she came to find out the land was not properly zoned and she was dismayed to find her neighbour could build the shed, as long as he didn’t intend to live in it.

“It’s a monstrosity and it’s not fair. We

want to know how Bass Coast Shire Council could let this happen,” she said.

According to council, the shed was not a council issue because it didn’t require a planning permit because the shed accompanied a house on the residential property.

As a result, only a building permit was required which, was issued by Gippsland Building Approvals.

Mrs Egan said the shed would have an adverse effect on property value.

“There’s a young couple next door who bought an investment property in the hope of selling it so they are beside themselves.

“This will definitely impact their property value.

“Before the shed was there, you could see the token rural view – rolling hills, cyprus trees and beautiful countryside.

“We can’t believe it.

“We’ve made phone calls and complaints, we’ve been at council everyday and we contacted the surveyor. There’s nothing they can do though because he is within his rights.”

The Star tried to contact Gippsland Building Approvals several times before going to print but to no avail.

Shed dilemma: Dalyston’s Brian Egan points out the gigantic size of his neighbour’s shed and the proximity to his back fence.

People power streets ahead DR MATT Holmes presented two Korumburra Primary School Year 6 students with special awards recently.

Lachlan Murrell and Jack Mitchell won Dr Holmes’ $50 incentive prizes awarded to a student from each of the two human powered vehicle teams that recorded the fastest times for their team in a recent competition in Maryborough.

Dr Holmes provided an incentive prize

(a pineapple or $50) for one student from each of the two HPV teams, Burra Burn and Burra Blitz.

A fantastic time around the 1.1 kilometre street circuit at Maryborough is considered to be under two minutes.

Burra Burn team member Jack had a fastest lap time of 1:54.

Overall in the competition, team Burra Burn finished 36th and Burra Blitz 70th from 72 HPVs in the larger schools division.

Burn and blitz: Dr Mat Holmes (centre) presented Korumburra Primary School students Lachlan Murrell (left) and Jack Mitchell with certificates acknowledging $50 prize money for achieving their teams’ fastest times.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - PAGE 33

Bale message: Mark Dowling stands by the message in his paddock beside the Strzelecki Highway at Berrys Creek.

Farmer looks for love MARK ‘Sparky’ Dowling has been entertaining South Gippsland with his creative silage bales for the past eight years.

Passing pig: Mark Dowling and the pig made from silage bales on his property by the Strzelecki Highway at Berrys Creek have been keeping travellers entertained this season.

He has turned a practical joke into a hobby, leaving messages on silage bales on his Strzelecki Highway property between Leongatha and Mirboo North at Berrys Creek.

The current message reads, “This farmer is still looking for his wife and his pig and his cow, can you find it?”

Mr Dowling hopes the message will help him find a wife.

“It is a fun way of putting it out there that I am on the lookout,” he said.

“I have had a few people stop by and enquire.”

Further up the road, travellers will spot Mr Dowling’s ‘pig’, a silage bale wrapped in pink wrap with a painted snout.

Observant passers-by will also see a spotty cow on the roadside.

Mr Dowling said he started writing messages on silage bales in 2008 as a joke and has since turned the banter into a tradition.

“My family all went up to Thailand for my sister’s wedding in 2008 so I wrote ‘Thailand ‘08’ on the bales.

People thought it was a bit of fun so I have done it every year since,” Mr Dowling said.

“I already have next year’s message planned out, but it is a surprise.”

Foster basks in internet fame

By Sarah Vella

A FACEBOOK post about Foster’s edible garden plots was ‘liked’ more than 5500 times and shared almost 3000 times.

Laughs in the library: from left, Sophie, Leo, Livia, Caroline Smart, Ollie, Jai, Josslyn and Philip Lindsel at the Leongatha Library Carp Productions performance last Wednesday.

Library becomes stage for show LEONGATHA Library visitors escaped the heat to enjoy a performance by Carp Productions on Wednesday.

More than 35 children participated in the one hour show titled Peculiar Pets, performed by actors Caroline Smart and Philip Lindsel from the touring company.

The interactive performance gave children an opportunity to sing, dance and play the roles of different animal characters within the play.

Principal librarian for South Gippsland libraries Michael Hogan said the event proved to be a success, with hopes the holiday activities program will continue to thrive this summer.

“Carp Productions also drew a crowd at the Wonthaggi, Warragul and Yarragon libraries. It was one of our bigger holiday activities this year, but we still have plenty of small workshops to come over the holidays,” he said.

Leongatha Library also hosted

an afternoon of coding for primary school children on Friday.

Andrew Wilson of Regional Programming Solutions took the workshop, the first of its kind in Leongatha, where children created basic games and animations using the Scratch coding program.

“Coding is becoming such a popular skill today and it is great to get more young people interested in doing it. We hope to run more workshops like this in the future,” Mr Hogan said.

The post, by Moira Tobin of Malvern said, “When I travel through the small country town of Foster I always need to stop to take photographs of their public spaces.

“They are all community vegie patches.

Every piece of public land is postcard perfect edible produce.”

Sharron Bromley from Bromley’s on Main in Foster said she uses the herbs and vegetables from the plots regularly.

“The plants are never affected by insects and are well maintained. They are always changing and are kept by friendly council gardeners,” she said.

“I find people don’t take what they don’t need. You never see bald patches. There is

always a mix of herbs of flowers, so they are colourful as well.”

Ms Bromley said since the post on Facebook on January 3, she has heard plenty of positive comments from visitors and locals.

“Quite a few people from different areas were saying maybe their council should do something similar,” she said.

South Gippsland Shire Council maintenance supervisor David Trotman said edible plots have been traditionally planted in Foster.

“Other areas have been planted with edible plots in the past, such as Leongatha, but other foliage has been preferred due to high amounts of traffic in these areas,” he said.

Mr Trotman said while the plants were edible, council does not encourage individuals to take from the plots as they are designed to be a visual display.

Other towns, including Fish Creek and Toora, also have plots planted with edible produce at different times of the year.

Fresh is best: Sulie Maurilli from Bromley’s on Main in Foster with one of the town’s plots, which are planted with edible herbs and vegetables.

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English call South Gippsland home

By Jodie Roberts, work experience LEONGATHA’s Dena Waters is one lady not many people would have heard of.

Dena and her family moved to Australia a few years ago.

Working in the Pig and Whistle Café at Coal Creek, Korumburra, she is involved with local groups such as the YMCA, the over 50s gym class, Voyage Fitness in Leongatha and the local library as well.

Originally from Sussex, south east England, the Waters family moved to Australia for a couple of reasons.

Dena and husband Andrew wanted to find an area to farm and they felt their children Rob, Steven and Katherine would

have a better life in Australia.

“There were slightly easier enterprises in Australia compared to England,” she said.

Australia was their choice of places to live in because of the lifestyle and opportunities offered, and the fact dairy cows would be outside year round and the climate in Australia was more appealing.

Dena has been most surprised by the people and the area.

“I’ve just been bowled over by how nice and friendly people are,” she said.

When asked what her favourite Aussie slang was, she replied, “No worries”.

She enjoys such Australian fresh foods as seafood, fruit and vegetables, oranges and meat, and is not missing the crowds and hectic pace of England.

Right decision: the Waters family, from left, Steven, Rob, Andrew, Katherine and Dena Waters believe they made the right choice in relocating to Leongatha from England.

MP: keep regional expo GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien has criticised the State Government’s decision to axe the popular Regional Living Expo.

Mr O’Brien said Victorian Agriculture Minister Jaala Pulford would not answer questions about the future of the expo in parliament recently, but then rolled out a press release on the eve of Christmas saying it had been axed.

“This Labor government’s treatment of rural and regional Victoria is appalling,” he said.

“The Regional Living Expo has been a valuable way for councils to showcase their communities to people in the city, to attract new residents and families.

“Melbourne is bursting at the seams and we have so much to offer in regional Victoria, so the expo was a great way to encourage people to make a tree or sea change.”

Mr O’Brien said the government claimed the annual expo was too expensive, yet it happily wasted $1.1 billion to not build the East West Link.

“Labor’s $1.1 billion wasted in Melbourne could have run the Regional Living Expo for more than 250 years,” Mr O’Brien said.

He said local councils including South Gippsland had praised the expo in the past for the benefits it brought to the region.

Council’s coordinator economic development and tourism Ken Fraser said the expo had been a great oppor-

tunity to promote South Gippsland over the last four years and connect with thousands of people in Melbourne looking to relocate to regional Victoria.

“The expo has also had an extra benefit of showcasing the shire to potential tourists. Our visitor guides and touring maps have proved very popular each year,” he said.

“Funding provided by the State Government for the expo has allowed us to produce a range of marketing materials for South Gippsland which we will continue to use.

“We have worked closely with the State Government for many years on different initiatives to promote regional living and look forward to working with them on future ideas.”

Plan ahead for safer events SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council encourages community groups and organisations holding an event to advise council and complete an Event Guide to assist with their own planning.

The guide is a vital step in event planning as it helps to ensure council and emergency service providers are aware of the event.

The guide is available on council’s website and is designed to help

event organisers plan to ensure their event runs smoothly and they are prepared in case of an emergency.

Council’s coordinator grants/ emergency management Penni Ellicott said it was vital council was advised of events to ensure emergency services were aware of potential risks.

“Many of South Gippsland’s local events may not need a permit but that does not mean they are less likely to encounter an emergency,” she said.

“By using the Event Guide, organisers can help ensure their event has been planned with consideration for most circumstances, and can assist council with notifying emergency services if necessary.

“Council wants to ensure all events held in South Gippsland are a success. Keeping council aware of any potential events will assist with their safety and success on the day.”

Council’s Event Guide is available at www.southgippsland.vic.gov. au/downloads/file/643/event_guide

Journalism inspires teen

By Jodie Roberts, work experience KORUMBURRA Secondary College’s Year 10 students en-

joyed experiencing what it’s like to be out in the workforce.

They took part in work experience in such fields as trades, veterinary and retail.

Cassy Kent worked at

the Korumburra Veterinary Clinic.

“Work experience is really good fun and everyone should try it,” she said.

Cassy cleaned, watched surgeries, played with ani-

Pursuing rounds: Korumburra Secondary College student Jodie Roberts enjoyed work experience at The Star.

mals and learnt about surgery, and is now considering a career in the field.

My experience at The Star newspaper has been truly amazing. I have learnt a lot about what journalism involves and the challenges.

I have always enjoyed writing and journalism certainly fits the career I’m looking at doing.

Seeing what some of the journalists have done has been incredible.

Some of the experiences I have been lucky to be a part of include going to a council public presentation, visiting such towns as Fish Creek and Tarwin Lower and interviewing local business people.

Thanks to The Great Southern Star for having me. It has been the best week I’ve had in a long time.

Canine cured: Miley moved in with her new adoptive family last week after she underwent life changing surgery in December.

Miley relishes her new life

By Lucy Johnson ONE lucky pup has been given a second chance at life with a new adoptive family after South Gippsland Animal Aid’s Marion Munro took her in late last year.

Ms Munro, of Leongatha, came across the golden labrador, Miley, on a buy, swap and sell website advertised free of charge to a good home.

“Some friends showed me the post and said I ought to take her in. The girl who posted the advert called me and I brought her home and took her to a vet,” Ms Munro said.

Scans showed Miley had a rare condition which would involve extensive surgery and rehabilitation.

“All of Miley’s internal organs were in her chest. It was going to take a lengthy operation and the local vet had not taken on surgery like that in 30 years,” Ms Munro said.

Ms Munro went to a Pakenham veterinary clinic where Miley received further scans.

“The scans showed that all of Miley’s organs had adhered to the lining of her chest,” Ms Munro said.

A Hallam practice manager agreed

to operate on Miley, removing her speen to put all of the organs in their rightful place.

“It took five hours for them to operate on her and she has needed three weeks of recovery,” Ms Munro said, having picked Miley up from the clinic recently.

As a result of her condition, Miley’s front legs have bowed due to the weight of the organs in her chest, otherwise she is just like any other bouncing puppy.

“There is guarantee that this will not impact on her lifespan, however she could quite possibly live a long and happy life if she is cared for. She is an absolute miracle dog. She was hit by a tractor when she was a tiny puppy and she still survived,” Ms Munro said.

Miley was adopted last week and will start a new chapter in her life with her new family.

Miley is one of many success stories at South Gippsland Animal Aid, however there are many other cuddly creatures in need of a home.

Animal abandonment spikes following the Christmas holidays, with shelters caring for numerous homeless dogs and cats.

Visit www.animalaidsouthgippsland. org.au for more information.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - PAGE 35

The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Jazz to have Inverloch dancing Crowd pleaser: Melbourne jazz and dixieland band Shirazz will be among the performers at the Inverloch Jazz Festival this Labour Day long weekend in March.

INTERNATIONAL and local acts, and new performers will lure music fans to the Inverloch Jazz Festival on the Labour Day long weekend in March.

This year’s festival will be the 23rd and will continue the tradition of offering quality music to locals and holidaymakers alike.

“Last year was our best in 23 years so it is getting bigger and we are doing very well,” festival president Bob Pritchard said.

“Inverloch is the biggest community festival on the jazz calendar.”

Canadian jazz trumpeter and composer Mike Field will promote his third album, joined by some of Australia’s best jazz players. He has played at jazz festivals, societies and clubs in New Zealand, Australia, Europe, North America and Antarctica.

The Inverloch based Streeton Court Big Band will be a highlight, as will

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Newhaven College’s Parallel Park soul band, playing at the festival for the first time.

Festival-goers will be treated to a diversity

of music throughout the event, with jazz and soul, to blues and big band sounds.

Check out the blues group 4th Avenue Band,

Admirals Own Big Band, Beck Rewired and the international sounds of Clavemania Latin which combines the deep rooted traditions of Latin Ameri-

ca, covering Cuban timba, manbo, salsa and AfroPeruvian festejo.

To find out more, see www.inverlochjazzfestival.com.

Sustainability festival returns THE Southern Gippsland Sustainability Festival will return to Coal Creek Community Park and Museum carpark in Korumburra from 10am to 3pm on April 3, 2016.

Now in its seventh year, the festival alternates between South Gippsland Shire Council and Bass Coast Shire Council each year and in 2016 will be once again run by South

Gippsland Shire Council.

The sustainability festival is a family friendly event that focuses on sustainable living options for residents and visitors to use at home, work and in the community including educational activities for children and informative demonstrations by stall holders with a focus on sustainable practices.

Having a stall at the Southern Gippsland Sustainability Festival allows businesses and not-forprofit community groups

to showcase their products related to sustainable living and agriculture while targeting consumers including locals and visitors to the area.

Stalls are available at $35 for businesses and are free for not-for-profit community groups.

Council’s events officer Kate Thomas was pleased the festival would return to South Gippsland this year.

“The Southern Gippsland Sustainability Festival provides busi-

nesses and not-for-profit community groups with the ability to share their knowledge of all things sustainable,” she said.

“The festival supports new business opportunities while promoting sustainable living options to the public.

“Sustainability is a vital component of the South Gippsland lifestyle.

We look forward to seeing residents and visitors learn new skills that can create a sustainable South Gippsland for the future.”

On the mark: teacher Sarah Reake with Saskia the Seagull made by Inverloch Primary School students.

The sculpture won the primary school award of an art competition at the 2015 Southern Gippsland Sustainability Festival. Photo: Facebook.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available to interested businesses for additional promotion opportunities. Businesses or not-for-profit community groups interested in the festival can contact council on 5662 9200 or email sustainabilityfestival@ southgippsland.vic.gov.au for more information.

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Farming Insight Field night to offer work saving tips

By Sarah Vella THE South Gippsland Sub Branch of Holstein Friesian Asso-

ciation of Australia is holding a field night on Friday (January 22) at the Clark family farm in Nerrena.

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The field night will start at 7pm at the Densley Road property.

On the night, Dr Phil Hentschke will present a talk on how the type of animal equals profit for farm businesses and Terry Clark will talk about the SCR Heat Time 24 computer program.

The field night will also include and herd inspection, featuring Harklaje Goldwyn Debutante VG89 (Max) –ET, which won the three year old category in the recent Semex on farm challenge.

Attendees will also be treated to a free barbecue and drinks will be supplied.

Mr Clark said he has been using the Heat Time heat detection program since the start of his herd’s main mating period last July.

“It is not a guarantee for getting all the cows in calf, but it did find cows on heat we may not have picked up, so we submitted more cows for mating,” he said.

“We preg tested 80 cows and only had seven or eight that weren’t pregnant. We probably had more cows in calf early than what we would normally have.”

Mr Clark said by using Heat Time, which transmits information from a collar to the computer throughout the day, he no longer has to tail paint or heat detect manually.

He said if the program

detects cows in heat, they are automatically drafted off after milking.

“The aim is for the program to help us improve the fertility in our herd and we no longer need to heat detect, tail paint and manually draft the cows in heat,” he said.

“We are getting a better result, while reducing the workload.”

The collars can store 24 hours of data and can be read from over one kilometre away.

“Over time, the program starts to learn more about each individual cow and can interpret her data more effectively,” Mr Clark said.

Fine animal: see the Clark family’s Harklaje Goldwyn Debutante VG89 (Max) –ET, which won the three year class in the recent South Gippsland sub branch Semex on farm challenge, at the field night at the Clarks’ Nerrena property this Friday.

Tech talk: Terry Clark from Nerrena will talk about SCR Heat Time 24 computer program and its benefits, at the field day being held at his family’s dairy farm this Friday from 7pm.

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THERE were approximately 2300 export and 700 young cattle penned, representing an increase of 1500 head week on week.

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Grown steers, sold firm to 5c dearer, making from 272c-304c/kg. Bullocks sold from 280c-296c/ kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 217c-244c, with the crossbred portion improving 3c mostly, and selling between 220c287c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows sold between 130c-189c, ranging from firm to 5c/kg easier. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 175c-235c/kg.

Heavy weight bulls sold mostly from 216c264c, after a top of 287c, back 17-23c/kg. Light and medium weights slipped 30-40c, and ranged from 162c-210c/ kg for most.

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Quality was good in 1400 the steers and bullocks, however the young cattle were quite mixed with secondary and plainer cattle throughout.

Competition was solid for grown steers and bullocks, as well as the better end of the manufacturing steers.

Trade cattle sold mostly firm, with a few vealers selling at higher prices, while some plainer light weight young cattle struggled to attract competition.

Heavy weight vealers suited to butcher orders sold from 274c-309c/kg.

Yearling trade steers made between 284-298c/kg.

Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 250c289c/kg.

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BULLOCKS 9 G.E. Truscott, Toora 14 S.D. & A.P. Alger, Korumburra 1 C. Hengstberger, Stony Creek 1 Kennedy Murdoch, Kardella 15 R.P. & J. Lomagno, Jumbunna East 7 M. Campkin Smith, Leongatha South

563.90kg 583.60kg 605.00kg 570.00kg 584.00kg 562.90kg

304.6 304.0 300.6 298.6 298.0 297.2

$1717.61 $1774.06 $1818.63 $1702.02 $1740.32 $1672.81

STEERS 1 W.J. Sheers, Mirboo 1 G. & R. Jarvie, Hazelwood 9 G.E. Truscott, Toora 15 Spectrum Finance Service, Tarwin Lwr 2 C. Hengstberger, Stony Creek 3 S.M. Davies, Outtrim

385.00kg 420.00kg 548.90kg 484.70kg 525.00kg 403.30kg

312.6 305.0 304.6 302.6 300.6 300.0

$1203.51 $1281.00 $1671.92 $1466.60 $1578.15 $1210.00

COWS 1 D.L. & M.R. Hook, Inverloch 1 K. & F. Whelan, Outtrim 10 P.A. & S.E. Campbell, Mirboo North 2 Kennington Park, Mount Martha 10 D. MacLeod, Welshpool 3 N.G. Hanks, Mirboo North

565.00kg 800.00kg 581.50kg 500.00kg 620.00kg 606.70kg

235.0 233.6 233.6 230.0 227.0 226.6

$1327.75 $1868.80 $1580.69 $1150.00 $1407.40 $1374.71

HEIFERS 1 D.G. & C.M. Roberts, Foster 1 P. & B. Boag, Fish Creek 4 G. & R. Jarvie, Hazelwood 1 G. Smith, Nerrena 3 S.M. Davies, Outtrim 1 S. Perks, Korumburra

330.00kg 365.00kg 347.50kg 370.00kg 371.70kg 355.00kg

310.0 308.6 307.6 305.0 300.0 297.6

$1023.00 $1126.39 $1068.91 $1128.50 $1115.00 $1056.48

BULLS 1 A.J. & D.E. Thomas, Krowera 940.00kg 1 K. & F. Whelan, Outtrim 1075.00kg 1 R.L. McPhie, Mardan 730.00kg 1 Hollydale Rural Hold. P/L, Yinnar Sth 920.00kg 1 M.W. & D.E. Reynolds, Yinnar 460.00kg 1 C.A. & J.R. Moore, Yarram 1065.00kg

286.6 263.6 260.6 256.6 247.6 243.0

$2694.04 $2833.70 $1902.38 $2360.72 $1138.96 $2587.95

The next sale draw - January 20 & 21: 1. SEJ, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. Landmark, 4. Elders, 5.

Phelan & Henderson & Co, 6. Rodwells. Sheep Sale - Wednesday at 1pm.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 19, 2016 - PAGE 41

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”Most of our staff live and work in rural communities, and we understand the stresses of dry conditions at a very personal level,” general manager groundwater and rivers Craig Parker said.

“The most successful tactic in dry times is to not assume it will rain before your water runs out, and plan for low water supplies before it becomes inevitable.

“As water becomes scarce, services like carting water and building new dams or bores can become more expensive and contractors harder to get.

“Planning now may reduce the cost and lost of productivity in dry times.

“We are keen to help as much as we can and we would urge farmers to talk to us about short and long term options well before they run out of water.”

Mr Parker said one of the best options for many farmers in the short term was to consider water trading.

“We have a free online register, Watermatch, for anyone wishing to buy or sell water licences, and we are now actively encouraging those who are not using their water for the summer to consider either a temporary or permanent trade to those who need it,” he said.

“A temporary trade can just be for a single year and means you do not lose your water licence. A permanent trade can provide a good one-off income.

“If you have questions about trading water, one of our field or office staff would be more than happy to talk you through it.”

Staff can also help people find their nearest emergency water supply point.

Mr Parker reminded anyone looking at improving longer term water supply options, such as building new dams or bores, they need to discuss licensing requirements with Southern Rural Water first.

“Bore application licences are now available online for a much lower cost, and in most instances can be approved almost instantly if they are for stock and domestic purposes,” he said.

“We recommend anyone looking for groundwater for irrigation purposes to call us

posed location might be on a waterway. Southern Rural Water staff can do a waterway assessment, which is a free service.

“Our staff are always happy to talk people through the available options.”

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WANJO ANGUS , BREEDER, JEETHO (ELDERS) 15 Angus steers, 18-20mths 15 Angus heifers , 18-20mths Te mania & Ardrossan blood, very quiet BULLEONDURRA, MIRBOO NTH (LANDMARK) 15 Hfd & Hfd/Ang x steers, 13-15 months.

M, K & S BREEN , BUFFALO (LANDMARK) 60 Angus mix sex weaners, 10-11 mths, weaned 4 weeks BELGRANO P/L , GLEN ALVIE (ELDERS) 45 Angus & Angus x steers 9-11 mths 15 Angus & Angus x heifers 9-11 mths VENNING PASTORAL CO, BREEDER, HEDLEY (PHC) 60 Angus/Hereford/Limo x mix sex weaners D & M JONES, MIRBOO (LANDMARK) 40 Ang & Ang/Lim x mix sex weaners.

AJ & BR MOYLE, LANCE CREEK (SCOTTS) 20 Angus steers, 10-12 mths, weaned, by Stud Banquet bulls, very well bred BJ O'LOUGHLIN, MIRBOO NTH (LANDMARK) 30 Angus mix sex weaners, 8-9 months.

M&J CHATFIELD, TOORA (PHC) 20 Poll Hereford mix sexes, 10 mths, weaned, by Meikle Bulls PG & BK RUBY, ANDERSON (PHC) 20 Limousin/Angus x mix sex weaners FAULKNER LEES, MARDAN (PHC) 16 Angus heifers, rising 2 years, springing to stud Angus bull to CC 13/2/16 for 9 weeks BJ O'LOUGHLIN, MIRBOO NTH (LANDMARK) 23 x 23 Angus cows & calves. Mixed age cows, calves 1-2 months.

SEJ will offer the following quality lines of cattle held especially for this feature sale A/C ADVAL PTY LTD, ANDERSON 30 Ang & Ang/Hfd X Steers, 18-20 months, East Gippsland Bred A/C A.J & S.D RITCHIE, ‘GILDONNA’ ARAWATA (BREEDER) 35 Hfd & Hfd/Sh x Steers, 18-20 months, Sth Boorook & Mundook Blood A/C MOSCRIPT FAMILY, LEONGATHA SOUTH 18 Charolais x Steers, rising 2 years A/C G JONES, FOSTER (BREEDER) 20 Hereford Steers, 18-20 mths, Mundook Blood A/C SHELLCOT PARTNERSHIP, FOSTER 50 Angus Steers, 18-20 months, East Gippsland Bred A/C AIREY LIVESTOCK, LEONGATHA NORTH 20 Angus Fries x Steers, 18-20 months A/C SPECTRUM FINANCE, TARWIN LOWER 80 Angus Steers, 18-20 months, 1 mark, Dunoon Blood (Ex R Boddy & Son, Woodside) A/C C & G WHITE, FOSTER (BREEDER) 50 Angus Steers, 18-20 months, Banquet Blood A/C D & S JELBART, TARWIN LOWER (BREEDER) 25 Angus Steers, 16-18 months, Yancowinna Blood A/C MALABAR FARMS, TARWIN LOWER (BREEDER) 60 Poll Hfd & Ang/Hfd x Strs, 16-18 months, Mt Difficult Blood A/C FREDA PASTORAL CO, CAPE PATERSON 14 Angus Steers, 18 months, East Gippsland Bred 18 Angus Heifers, 12 months, East Gippsland Bred A/C I MONTGOMERY, INVERLOCH 90 Ang & Ang/Hfd x Steers, 16-17 months, Alpine Angus & Ireland Blood, Omeo Bred A/C MICHAEL HILL, ‘JILBA’ POUND CREEK 40 Angus Steers, 16 months, Very Quiet A/C K.R HENDRICK, INVERLOCH 40 Angus Steers, 16 months, Dunoon Blood (Ex R Boddy & Son) 30 Angus Steers, 16 months, East Gippsland Bred 17 Charolais Steers, 16 months, East Gippsland Bred A/C MAKRAM NOMINEES, LOCH 20 Angus Steers, 15-16 mnths A/C D HALL, FOSTER (BREEDER) 70 Angus Steers, 15-16 months 20 Angus Heifers, 15-16 months A/C OCEANWAY, CAPE PATERSON (BREEDER) 20 Angus Steers, 15-16 months A/C T & S CUFF, MOYARRA 15 Angus Steers, 15-16 months A/C S & T SMYTHE, LEONGATHA NORTH 25 Ang & Ang x Steers, 14-16 months A/C MARDAN LODGE, MARDAN 15 Angus Steers, 14-15 months A/C R.H & M GREAVES, TARWIN 10 Charolais x Steers, 14 months, Drenched & Multimin A/C BULLOCK ISLAND, HEDLEY 18 Angus Steers, 14 months A/C M & C RUSSELL, ‘ECHO VALLEY’ GLEN FORBES (BREEDER) 38 Hereford Steers, 12-13 months 18 Hereford Heifers, 12-13 months Melville Park and Glenholm Blood, Weaned A/C AREJAYDEE, POUND CREEK 10 Angus Steers, 12-14 months 20 Char M/G x Mixed Sex Weaners, 12-14 mnths A/C R MUNRO, FOSTER (BREEDER) 20 Hereford x Steers, 12 mnths A/C M.J EALES, FOSTER (BREEDER) 10 Angus Steers, 12 months, Weaned A/C C & S JORDAN, TRAFALGAR EAST 12 Hfd Angus x Mixed Sex, 12 months, Weaned, Multimin 25/11 A/C R & S BOOTE, ‘BOOTE HILL’ DROUIN STH (BREEDER) 25 Red Angus Steers, 8-9 months, Weaned A/C GREENWALD PAST CO, FOSTER (BREEDER) 200 Ang & Ang/Hfd x Steers, 10-11 months, Dunoon Blood Yard Weaned, Multimin & Drenched

A/C R BODDY & SON, WOODSIDE (ANNUAL DRAFT) 250 Angus Steers 100 Angus & B/B Heifers All 6 months by Pure Dunoon Bulls, Yard Weaned mid Dec, Pilliguard, 5in1 x 2, Multimin, Vetmec. Fed on Anapro Hay & Silage A/C K & L HEGGEN, BINGINWARRI (BREEDER) 120 Red Ang Steers, 10-12 months, Hicks Blood A/C PILKINGTON & TOOHEY, SANDY POINT (BREEDER) 90 Angus Steers, 12 months, Weaned, Anvil Blood 30 Angus Heifers, 12 months, Weaned, Anvil Blood A/C F & C CAMERON, ‘WILD DOG’ PHILLIP ISLAND (BREEDER) 15 Angus Steers, 10-11 months, Yancowinna Blood, Weaned 40 Angus Heifers, 10-11 months, Yancowinna Blood, Weaned A/C M & C STONE, ‘KUMBALAH’ STONY CREEK (BREEDER) 50 Angus Steers, 10-11 months A/C L & B NEWNHAM, GLEN FORBES 40 Angus & Ang Hfd X Mixed Sex Weaners, Weaned A/C I & D BELL, TARWIN LOWER (BREEDER) 50 Angus Steers, 10-12 months, Yancowinna Blood, Weaned 20 Angus Heifers, 10-12 months, Yancowinna Blood, Weaned A/C D & S KIMMINS, CAPE PATERSON (BREEDER) 45 Angus M/S Weaners, 10-11 mnths, Yancowinna Blood, Weaned A/C R & C DONAT, MARDAN (BREEDER) 25 Angus Steers, 9-10 months, Yancowinna Blood, Weaned and Drenched, Very Quiet A/C A & B CROUCH, WELSHPOOL (BREEDER) 20 Charolais Steer Calves, 10-12 months, Yard Weaned A/C ANDREWS PASTORAL, MODELLA 15 Red Angus Steers, 10-12 months, weaned 15 Angus Heifers, 10-12 months, weaned A/C G & M STOLL, FOSTER (BREEDER) 25 Hfd & Hfd X Mixed Sex Weaners A/C GREYCROFT NOM, WELSHPOOL (BREEDER) 25 Angus Mixed Sex Weaners A/C J TUFFIN, TOORA (BREEDER) 15 Angus Mixed Sex Weaners, Weaned A/C N.G HANKS, MIRBOO NORTH 12 Angus Steers, 10 months, Weaned 6 Angus Heifers, 10 months, Weaned All Barwidgee and Yancowinna Blood A/C N & M ARNUP, FISH CREEK 15 Angus Hfd X Mixed Sex, 10-11 months A/C CHINNS BRIDGE PASTORAL, SALE 60 Fries & Fries X Steers, 12-14 months A/C S & I DERRICK, MT ECCLES 20 Friesian Steers, 7 months, Bucket Reared, Grain Fed, 7in1, Multimin & Drenched, Pilliguard 3rd Jan A/C M & K CLARKE, LEONGATHA 15 Angus Fries x Steers, 16 months, Bucket Reared

*FEMALE ENTRIES* A/C K & L HEGGEN, BINGINWARRI (BREEDER) 25 Red Angus Cows (2nd Calvers), Ebony Lodge and Te Mania Blood, PTIC to Son of Red Knight Feb 14th onwards 13 Red Angus Cows (3rd Calvers), Ebony Lodge and Te Mania Blood, PTIC to Son of Red Label Feb 14th onwards 18 Red Angus Cows (4th & 5th Calvers), Ebony Lodge Blood PTIC to Cherokee (Hicks Blood) Feb 14th onwards A/C MALABAR FARMS, TARWIN LOWER (BREEDER) 6 Angus Cows with Angus Calves at Foot 6 Hereford Cows with Hereford Calves at Foot 3rd, 4th & 5th Calvers, Calves 7-8 wks, Not Rejoined A/C P & S CAMPBELL, MARDAN 19 Angus Heifers, 27 months, Barwidgee & Ythanbrae Blood PTIC to Merlewood Angus Bulls 22nd Feb Onwards (for 9 weeks) Dectomax, B12 & Multimin 13/1

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CLEARING SALE A/C - A & N SEWELL 150 Hazelwood Estate Rd, Yinnar Friday 5th Feb 2016, 11am

1967 Austin Tray Truck 3 ton, 6 cylinder, Rego/No RWC (ideal to restore) inc 6 tyres, spare radiator & brake parts; International 4 wheel assist 585 Tractor FEL (forks bucket) front & rear remotes; Nuffield 10/42 3 Cylinder Diesel rear remotes; Grey Fergy RCPS very good goer, petrol; Yamaha AG200F motor bike; Nobili Mulcher BNU 195; Superior topper 11ft; Agrow Plow 7 shank (rigid soil renovator and coulters); McKay multilink 3 bike motorbike trailer; Post rammer with pilot hole auger; Gear P/P spray unit with 18ft boom; 50L spray unit; old belt driven saw bench; knacksack; 20ft roof truss (2off); hay feeders; pipe & racks; harrows & smudgers; feeder leader feed out wagon; cattle crush; rubber conveyor belt; galv iron; 900L plastic tank & stand; lifting frame for harrows; grader blade & wheel; ripper; 1000L spray tank & 12v p/p; hard wood spouting; cement mixer; small generator; dehorners foot trimmers; calf feed troughs; Canadien 270 chainsaw; bio-dynamic mixer tank; 2 bale milking plant complete; gates; 750Lt diesel tank on stand; welding machines 3off; compressor; gas welding equipment & trolly; Hitachi cut off saw; old lathe & acc; bench grinder; various w/s benches & cupboard; trewhella jacks; various car jacks; greenfield garden chipper; stick rake (3pl); cultivator; farm trailer; car trailer/calf sides/cover frame; pipes; Partner R435 chainsaw; scales collection; iron spoke wheels; anvil; spanners; had tools; holden brake shoes; old plough; scales; panel doors; old fire place surround; art deco buffet unit 1940; standard lamp; stools; office desk & shelf; gym weights; pool table; round dining table & 4 chairs; big ice box; many collectables.

Outside Vendors: Electric fencing posts, reels, insulators, wire, strainers; 2 solar fence units 1 new; meat band saw and mincer; hay ring; test buckets; ute crate 180x230; antique chaff cutter; overhead fuel tank; fuel taps & nozzles; assorted drenches & guns; nose grips; hoof trimmers; cup dehorners; masculators; elastrator & rings; polymaster calf feeders; tattoo outfits; Lister clipper set; calf bales; 55 milk line; single shearing plant; small milk vat; oxy set (no hoses); pipecutter & vice; small bench grinder; old boom spray; plastic drums; bag trolley; old power hack saw; small wood bandsaw; poly fittings; deer crush; assorted gates; small welder; 6' slasher for parts; old 6 disc hay mower for parts; antique kitchen cabinet; large amount of bird and chook wire; boxes; cages; feeders; nests; carry boxes; 2 incubators; heat lamps; full roll 12cm square mesh; part rolls; numerous sundries.

Term: Cash or Cheque on day of sale. Photo ID for registration, number system.

GST where applicable. Light luncheon available.

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COFFEE MACHINE. Expressi Aldi brand.

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FITNESS ABDOER TWISTER. $50. Ph. 0427 878 572.

FITNESS AB LOUNGE 2. $50. ph. 0427 878 572.

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VERTICAL BLINDS. Three. Dusty pink.

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FOWLERS VACOLA LID & CLIPS. 54.

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ZUMBA DVDS. 6 workout dvds. With maraca like toning sticks. Unwanted gift. $40. Ph. 5638 8113.

OUTDOOR CHAIRS. Six. Cream painted timber. Suitable put around table. $50. ph. 5662 2851.

DOUBLE BED. With headboard. Good condition. $35. ph. 5612 4809.

TYPIST CHAIR. Blue upholstery. $15.

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LOUNGE SUITE. 3 pieces. Vinyl. Good condition. $40. Ph. 0401 603 525.

POOL. Driclad. 3.5m x 76cm. With pump. brand new. $50. ph. 0401 603 525.

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0409 641 300 TYRES. Four. With rims & hubcaps. Will suit Honda Jazz. 50% tread. $40. ph. 0427 444 601.

DOWNLIGHTS. Five. 90mm flush mount. screw in globes. $10. ph. 0427 444 601.

POOL CANOPY. Kiddisafe. For toddler pool. 240x240x160. $25. Ph. 0487 670 385.

DINING ROOM CABINET. 5’x2’. 2 glass doors. 2 wooden doors.$50. Ph. 5672 2032.

DOLL HOUSE. with accessories. $50. Ph. 0427 928 585.

GLORY BOX. 1940s style. Glass doors have frosted pattern. Good condition. $50.

Ph. 0408 344 470.

MOTORCROSS BOOTS. Maverick. Size 11. hardly used. $50 Ph. 5662 4507.

CURTAIN RODS. 3x dark wooden. 66 rings, brackets & clips. Included. Excellent condition. $45. Ph. 0419 624 199.

GIRLS QUALITY CLOTHING. Excellent condition. Sizes 3-11. More than 50 pieces. $45. Ph. 0400 512 364.

FILING CABINET. 3 drawers. Grey. Good condition. $30. Ph. 0418 995 931.

WOODEN DOLLS HOUSE. With some furniture. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 0400 512 364.

LADIES SHOES. New. Hush Puppies & Homy Ped. 9½ - 41. $50. Ph. 5668 1695.

CHILDREN’S CHAIRS & TABLES. Timber. $30. Ph. 5663 2327.

TABLE. Glass top. Grey metal frame.

Attractive. Good condition. 120x40.5x69. $45. ph. 0429 176 946.

SOFA LOUNGE. 3 seater. As new. tapestry material. $50. Ph. 5662 3278.

WATCHES. A collection of battery watches and magnetic jewellery in excellent condition. $50 the lot. Ph. 5672 2663.

RACHET TIE DOWN STRAPS. 2500kg rating. As new. $30 for two. Leongatha.

Ph. 0401 713 566.

CORDLESS PHONE. Digital. Base station and 2 hand pieces. $50. Ph. 0407 825 488.

BEDSIDE TABLES. Two. White pipe with 2 glass shelves on each one. Excellent condition. $25 each. Ph. 5668 8160.

UNIVERSAL ROOF RACK. With brackets. $50. ph. 0427 878 572.

Advertisements must be received at The Star by Friday 12 noon *The Star reserves the right to refuse any advertisement PRIVATE ADVERTISEMENTS ONLY - NO BUSINESSES Max. 2 advs. per week - Single phone number for contact NOTE: No advertisements for animals, birds or fish accepted

MAXIMUM 15 WORDS STAR OFFICE - 36 McCARTIN STREET, LEONGATHA EMAIL : bagabargain@thestar.com.au

OR PHONE :

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‘SUNSHINE & SHADOWS’ The magnificent art of Di & John Koenders Wildlife & Landscapes

On now until Tuesday JANUARY 26, 2016 (including ALL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS)

We have taken 20% and 50% off the cost of many frames in addition to our normal offers to seniors card, pensioners and Dept of Veterans affairs recipients.

POOWONG LOCH & NYORA SEWERAGE SCHEME

Sausage Sizzle & Info Sessions ‘Drop-in style Information Sessions’ and a Sausage Sizzle at Poowong to celebrate construction completion.

South Gippsland Water staff will be in attendance at Poowong to speak to community members one to one.

Information regarding the connection process will be available.

When:

Thursday 28th January 2016

Where: SGW Shop, Nyora Poowong Road Poowong Time:

Fairbank Rd, Arawata

5.30pm – 7.30pm

For all enquiries contact SGW 1300 851 636 or Email: sgwater@sgwater.com.au

Phone: 0428 598 262 Open Daily: 11am to 5pm Fully Air-conditioned for your comfort www.mayfieldgallery.com.au | info@mayfieldgallery.com.au

TARWIN LOWER MARKET MONDAY JANUARY 25 7.30am to 2pm WEST GIPPSLAND CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY

Bookings essential Phone 5663 7345

Do you have a passion for catchment management and the environment?

MARINE LICENCE COURSE

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

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

This role brings with it a great range of learning opportunities and the WGCMA places a high priority on having a CAG membership with a diversity of skills, backgrounds, networks and experiences.

The functions of the CAGs are to: • Provide strategic advice/insights on regional NRM plans and programs • Identify emerging trends and issues on NRM • Provide an historical knowledge-base and conduit for information exchange • Provide a knowledge-base and conduit for information exchange between the WGCMA and the community

Vic. Boat Licence with Jetski endorsement

INVERLOCH Saturday, January 30 1pm - 5pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone Bob: 0417 524 005 Approved TSV course www.abcboating.com ABN 43080057923

situations vacant RELIEF MILKER wanted, Yanakie area, house available.

Ph: 0458389297.

You will be expected to attend a minimum of 4 meetings per year, pre-read any relevant briefing papers and participate in associated community consultation processes. Meetings are generally held in Traralgon or Leongatha. Sitting fees and travel costs are provided.

People of all ages and experience are encouraged to apply.

An application form and information package is now available and can be found on our website www.wgcma.vic.gov.au. For further information please contact Belinda Brennan, Partnerships and Engagement Team Leader on 0409 004 901 or by emailing belindab@wgcma.vic.gov.au Closing date for return of expressions of interest is 31 January 2016.

Martin Fuller Chief Executive Officer

PO Box 1374, Traralgon VIC 3844 | www.wgcma.vic.gov.au T: 1300 094 262 | F: (03) 5175 7899 | E: westgippy@wgcma.vic.gov.au ZO522833

Goldsmith Civil & Environmental is looking for experienced

CASUAL EXCAVATOR AND DUMP TRUCK OPERATORS for work in the Leongatha area Please email CVs to melinda.brain@goldsmith. com.au

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Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve Committee Notice is given of a

PUBLIC MEETING To be held at TARWIN LOWER FOOTBALL ROOMS On Thursday, January 28 commencing at 7pm The purpose of this meeting is to nominate no less than three no more than nine persons as the Committee of Management for the Tarwin Lower Recreation Reserve for a term of three years. The current committee term expires on 14th February 2016. All positions will be declared open and nominations will be accepted prior to or on the night. Nominations from women encouraged.

Further information, nomination forms and nominee declaration forms may be obtained by contacting your local Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning office or at the meeting.

For further enquiries please contact the Secretary, Laurissa Falls on atljfalls@bigpond.com

LEARN FIRST AID FOR YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH Would you know what to do if the young person in your life experienced a mental health crisis or was developing a mental health problem?

Parents, carers, teachers or anyone associated with adolescents are being encouraged to take part in a Youth Mental Health First Aid course in Cowes.

The course will teach adults how to recognise the signs of a mental health issue and provide support until professional treatment is received.

Young people may face mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, psychosis and substance misuse or crises brought on by a traumatic event which may encourage suicidal thoughts, aggressive behaviour or self-harm.

The course is run over two days It will be at the Cowes Heritage Centre, Cowes on 8th and 9th February 2016 from 8.30am to 5pm both days. There is a cost.

If you would like to attend or for further information contact Jacquie Hollingsworth on (03) 5142 1970 or jhollingsworth@lrh.com.au

situations vacant

situations vacant

situations vacant

GENERAL GARDEN MAINTENANCE PERSON REQUIRED 5-6 HOURS PER WEEK (Permanent position)

situations vacant

PETER FARRELL CONCRETING

PERSONAL CARE / RESPITE POSITION

Requires experienced, reliable, hardworking trades people to fill the following positions for current and upcoming work: • Concreters • Steel fixers • Form work carpenters • Experienced labourers

2 PART-TIME POSITIONS To cover roster Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 11am for personal care Also a 4 hour block of respite care per week Flexible with hours split. During school hours.

May suit someone with PCA or nursing background.

Leongatha For more information or to apply email to: gnbj2005@gmail.com

Prerequisites for these positions: * * *

Industry Red-White Cards Driver’s Licence (endorsements an advantage) References

Fax 5662 5848 Phone 0417 331 332 Email: info@pfcgroup.com.au

Gippsland Southern Health Service delivers a range of hospital and health services to our community. We are a well-regarded and supportive employer of 500 staff offering a great work environment and rewarding careers.

Staff have access to supportive education and development programs, as well as attractive benefits and salary packaging. If you are keen to further your career and join a supportive and progressive organisation, you can contact us on 5667 5664 for more information.

Applications should be emailed to: Jobs@gshs.com.au including a cover letter and CV. Applicants will be required to provide a current police check. For details on job requirements or how to apply, visit our website at: www.gshs.com.au

Human Resource Manager Full Time Permanent

Nurse Unit Manager Acute Ward – Leongatha 1.0 EFT Permanent Full Time

for sale

for sale

MOWERS We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenfield, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $149.

Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models.

Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories.

We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.

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

Ph: 5662 2028

www.marriottsmpe.com.au

Quality Manager 0.6 EFT – 48 hours/Fortnight

Chief MIT Radiographer / Sonographer Full Time 1.0 EFT – With ADO (Re-Advertised)

Sonographer

situations vacant

situations vacant

Full Time 1.0 EFT – With ADO (Re-Advertised)

Registered Nurse / Registered Midwife - Gr 2 2 Permanent Part-Time Positions Available

Book Exchange

100th Birthday!

Present this advert for 10% off your next purchase

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1 McBride Ave.Wonthaggi Like us on facebook

Applications close on: Thursday, 28th January 2016.

Apply now to become part of our great team!

Ph 5672 4790

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situations vacant

CEREAL HAY for sale, no rain damage, under cover, transport available. For feedtest and more details Matt 0427-040686, Joe 0429-138748.

EXCELLENT quality hay, 5’x 5’ round bales, $80. Ph: 0428-114699.

FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.

GYM EQUIPMENT Several pieces going cheap, $35 each. 5664-2452.

LOGITECH surround sound, 5 speakers, woofer and remote, $190. Ph: 0400-265580.

LOUNGE SUITE dark green leather, solid timber frame, 3 seater couch and 2 armchairs, VGC, $750.

Ph: 0437-811201.

LUCERNE and grass hay, barley straw, in big squares and rounds. Lucerne silage in rounds. Freight available.

Ph: 0427-505780.

for rent

For 6, 8 or 12 months Our clients include: * Wage earners * Centrelink clients Poor Credit History considered CALL

0439 463 962 today

for the 2016 school year:

1 x Full-time (30 hours per week) 2 x Part-time (10 hours per week) 1 x Part-time (10 hours per week) Term 1 only Please contact Wendy Caple, Principal, on 5674 1253 for further information.

ACTION CASH LOANS GIPPSLAND Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is one of the largest community health providers in Victoria.

We provide professional and career development, salary packaging, an employee assistance program, work life balance and much more.

We are currently offering the following career opportunity:

Regional Pharmacotherapy Network Coordinator (20175)

The Coordinator will continue to develop close linkages between pharmacotherapy clients, General Practitioners (GP’s), dispensing pharmacies and other primary care services, while ensuring effective and efficient systems and processes to support high quality service delivery.

The friendly local alternative.

We come to you!

CASUAL POSITIONS

If you are an enthusiastic, well presented positive person who enjoys working with children, WE WANT YOU! A working with children check is essential.

Send your resumé to: Peter Gould 30 Gale St, Waratah Bay, 3959 pete@waratahbeachcamp.com.au Or phone: 5684 1435

For more information please contact Elizabeth Plunkett or Alison Skeldon on 1800 242 696.

Applications will close 11pm, Friday 29 January 2016.

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply • For further information and copies of each position description visit our careers page www.lchs.com.au/careers • Applicants must address the Selection Criteria and lodge their application online.

• No late or hard copy applications will be accepted.

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KITCHEN ASSISTANTS & CLEANING STAFF

8am - 3pm

13 Abbott Street Inverloch Quality items, household goods & lots more 5674 6255

GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

$27.50 GARAGE SALE KIT KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $33.00)

ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement

Garage Sale VENUS BAY 35 Orion Road

Sunday January 24 7.30am - 2.30pm Vintage, Retro and collectables

livestock

BULLS for hire or for sale.

Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale.

Phone 0447-331762.

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

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

garage sales

This position would be suitable for someone with a relevant tertiary qualification in a health related field, who possesses strong leadership qualities, extensive experience in project work including working with GP’s and other primary and tertiary care services. An understanding of and commitment to a harm reduction framework in the context of substance use will be highly valued.

SATURDAY JANUARY 23

Australian Credit Licence 428415.

ABN 30 187 881 857 Responsible lending conditions apply

Maternity relief position We are offering an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced professional to cover a maternity leave position to lead our newly funded area based Pharmacotherapy Network (PABN) located in Gippsland.

Garage Sale

Total package valued at $41

*Cash Loans $500 to $2000

Education Support Staff – Integration Aide positions

INVERLOCH 11 Artisan Way, Saturday, January 23, 8.30am - 4pm. Bric-a-brac, general items.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.

NEED CASH?

currently has vacancies for the following

INVERLOCH Correa Place, Monster Garage Sale.

Many homes participating.

Saturday, January 23, 8am - 12. Huge range of goods.

• 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

finance

INVERLOCH PRIMARY SCHOOL

BUFFALO 55 Zerbe’s Road, Saturday, January 23 from 9am. Farm sold, ALL MUST GO. Wardrobes, massage tables, books, jewellery, bric-a-brac.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each.

Free delivery for pack lots.

Phone Joe 0417-530662.

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

Suit someone living close to Poowong East Email: helen@arthursonrealestate.com.au

garage sales

GARAGE SALE SATURDAY JANUARY 23 8am start

730 Ruby-Arawata Road, Ruby MOVING HOUSE SALE Antiques, furniture and household items Everything has to go

wanted LEASE FARM OR SHARE FARM WANTED APPROXIMATELY 300-500 COWS Have own cows and machinery Call Luke 0418 296 751 or email ljzuidema@gmail.com

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wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

used vehicles Affordable cars at drive away prices

SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804

Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com NOTE: drive away means no more to pay.

All on road costs paid.

M/B C180 sedan,2003, turbo motor, lady owner, done only 70,000kms, all Mercedes Benz extras, S/R, EW, EM, plus more.

As new condition, service books, $12,000 drive away.

Rego SCR674. Ph: 56640037.

2003 NISSAN Pulsar Q, only 121,214km. Auto, a/c, cruise control, electric windows, driver and passenger windows tinted, full size spare wheel, power steering. Rego until March 23, 2016 (IMANER), 4 new tyres, new windscreen, new rear shocks, green slip, serviced by Edneys Leongatha, full service record. $4,800. Ph: 56624866. Offers near the price will be considered.

VW GOLF Hatch, 2006, red, petrol, 1.6 ltr, low 108,000km, 10 months rego, RWC, UAL774.

Excellent condition, $8,200.

0407-833044.

marriage celebrant PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

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

Wendy Rutjens

Weddings ~ Funerals ~ Namings

0429 688 123 e: rutjenswendy@gmail.com

bereavement thanks MORRIS - Freda Marion.

(Smith Hengstberger) 20.6.1920 - 4.01.2016 Many thanks to everyone for their kindness, sympathy and care on the recent passing of our dear Mother.

Special thanks to Paul and Margaret Beck for their care.

Pam, Val, Nola, David, Neville, and families.

SHEA - Roma Marjorie Joan. Hagan, Amanda, Kerwin, Damian and families would like to sincerely thank everyone for their kind words of sympathy, prayers and cards on the recent passing of our dear Mum ‘Roma’.

Special thanks to Dr Peter Lewis, District and Palliative nurses who cared for Roma. Sincere thanks also to Fr Peter Kooloos, Fr Janeesh Jose and Handley Funeral Services for their support.

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deaths

RON and Jan Gordon, Phil and Lee Whiteside, Arlie, Dayne, Will, Bodhi and Maia congratulate Marnie and Matt on their engagement on Christmas Day 2015.

in memoriam ELLIOTT - Stan.

16.4.30 - 23.1.10 Our Music Man. Six years on, you are still sadly missed, and you are remembered with love always.

With love family.

Eileen

and

OTTOSEN - Bev. 17.01.2006 Ten years have gone by without having you here with us. Not a day goes by when I don’t think of you.

Tears I wipe away.

Memories and my love for you will never go away.

Michele, Tony, Danny, Dean, Carlie, Simone.

message of hope MATTHEW 6:33 Seek first the Kingdom of God and his right way of doing things.

Seek God first. He is more important than ‘things’.

deaths BLENNERHASSETT John. (Jack Hassett) 15.07.1933 - 16.01.2016 Aged 82 years.

Loved husband of Lil. Father of Vivienne, John, Kevin and Martin.

Grandfather of Cathryn, Jacob and James (dec).

Brother of James (dec), Bert (dec) and Ted. Brotherin-law of Margaret (dec), Joyce and Kath.

Forever remembered.

GRAY (nee Gilligan) Leonie Rae. Late of Mardan.

Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital on January 16, 2016 aged 68 years, comforted and surrounded by her loving family.

Dearly loved wife of Robert.

Cherished mother of Debbie and Peter, Wendy and Terry, Barb and Robbie, Rhonda and Warren.

Treasured grandmother (Ginnar) of Sophie, Tayla and Chelsea.

Rest peacefully.

You will be in our hearts forever.

GRAY - Leonie Rae. As the sun came up 473/4 years ago, you became the pivotal figure of our family, in everything we did, of good and sometimes not so good. We were blessed having four lovely daughters, followed by three special grandaughters.

Now the sun has gone down, I’ll remember and love you each day forward.

Good night, sleep peacefully precious one.

Robert.

GRAY - Leonie.

12.10.1947 - 16.1.2016 Dear Mum, you were everything, Leonie Gray and my mother.

Giving, caring, loving, selfless.

Energetic, vibrant, intelligent, funny.

Passionate, devoted, loyal, courageous.

Peter loved the chats in IGA! I asked for angels to save you and they did, you are now safe and at peace.

I miss you Mum. Forever in our hearts.

Love Debbie and Peter.

GRAY - Leonie Rae. 12.10.1947 - 16.01.2016 Beautiful and special Mum of Wendy and mother-inlaw of Terry.

Mum you were a truly amazing lady and woman, and I’m so glad we told you so often.

Your love, help and support for your family and friends was so unique and treasured. Your kindness and generosity towards others made you such a wonderful person.

Always thinking and putting yourself last.

You were so brave, so strong, so courageous and your dignity remained.

Always so positive even at your worst times.

Your smile, laughter, lovely singing voice and ability to chat to people will be so very missed.

Somewhere over the pretty rainbows may there be so many divine sunrises, sunsets, perfect sunny days and big bright moons to warm our hearts.

You will be the most beautiful shining star in the night sky surrounded by angels in the garden of heaven with so many colourful flowers.

You will be riding high with us in Fredderick forever.

Missing you more than words can say, but you knew how much we loved you and we are so thankful for that.

Our time together is so precious to us and we will never forget you. Mum you are and were always “Simply The Best”.

Safe and peaceful now with Grandad Tom and Nanna Betty.

Big hugs, kisses and endless love always, Wendy and Terry. XOXO GRAY - Leonie.

My love and friendship to you always Mum. From Barb.

GRAY - Leonie.

Mum. We cried when you passed away, We still cry today.

Although we loved you dearly, we couldn’t make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands at rest, It’s easy to say Mum, You were the best.

In our hearts forever.

Rhonda, Warren, Sophie, Tayla and Chelsea.

GRAY - Leonie.

To the best Ginnar in the world, how lucky we were to have you.

Love you forever.

Sophie, Tayla and Chelsea.

Your three little girls.

GRAY - Leonie.

Loved sister and sisterin-law of Ross and Anne. Auntie to Brenton, Craig and Courtney, and Hayden.

Deepest sympathy to Robert and girls, and their families.

Always loved.

Ross and Anne.

GRAY - Leonie.

You may have left us but you will always be with us in heart and spirit.

You will always be my loving sister, sister-in-law and aunt.

Nola, Andrew, Lee and Glenn Follett.

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deaths

GRAY - Leonie.

My dear brave sister-in-law passed away peacefully and with great dignity in the early hours Saturday, January 16. Now in the arms of our heavenly father, surrounded forever in a garden of eternal peace.

Love you - Lizzie XX. Deepest sympathy to Robert, Debbie, Wendy, Barbara, Rhonda and families.

From Don and Lizzie.

GRAY (nee Gilligan) Leonie Rae. 12.10.1947 - 16.1.2016 Loved cousin and friend of Faye and Tommy Marshman, Meryl and Ian Pyle.

Loved Cousin Leonie of Karen, Harry, Georgia and Josh; Peter and Lara; Sharyn, Colin, Kaya and Macey; and Ashley (dec).

We will miss our chats and remember the good times.

GRAY - Leonie Rae. Friend and in-law of Bill (dec) and Robyn Lester.

Memories of shared times together and long chats.

Deepest sympathy to Robert and family.

Rest in peace.

GRAY - Leonie.

A wonderful friend and neighbour for 50 years.

You fought a courageous battle and will be sadly missed.

Our thoughts go out to Robert and family.

Barrie and Sue Allan, and family.

GRAY - Leonie.

Deepest sympathy to Robert, Debbie, Wendy, Barbara, Rhonda, and families.

Rest in peace.

All our love.

Owen, Judy, Derek, Nadine, Rowena and families.

GRAY - Leonie.

Dear Leonie, we are saddened by your passing.

Your spirit lives on in the wonderful women in your family.

The Serafinos.

funerals BLENNERHASSETT A Graveside Funeral Service for the late John Blennerhassett (Jack Hassett) will be held at the Drouin Lawn Cemetery on Friday, January 22, 2016 commencing at 11am.

GRAY (nee Gilligan) A Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Leonie Rae Gray will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Peart Street, Leongatha on Thursday, January 21, 2016 commencing at 11am.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Cemetery.

Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

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

5672 1074 Fax: 5672 1747

PHILLIP ISLAND 5952 5171 15 Warley Avenue, Cowes 3922 (by appointment only) Pre-paid & pre-arranged funeral plans available CARING & PERSONAL 24 HOUR SERVICE www.handleyandandersonfunerals.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Most photos that appear in The Star can be purchased by calling 5662 2294.

New look: the pavilion at the entrance to the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve, used by the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Assocation and Wonthaggi Netball Association, has undergone a makeover thanks to builder Alan Hoghton pictured with Wonthaggi and District Table Tennis Association’s Patricia Denier.

Sport pavilion restored THE Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association and Wonthaggi Netball Association pavilion has undergone a facelift.

A partnership between Bass Coast Shire Council and the two sporting associations made the recent upgrade possible.

The original pavilion was relocated to the current site over 50 years ago.

With the current and expected future popularity of table tennis, it was time for both an extension to the playing and social areas, as well as a lift to the exterior appeal of the building.

The completed works included the extensions, roof and wall repairs, and electrical and painting works.

The $100,000 project has been funded through a contribution from the table tennis association and funding from council’s building renewals program.

Deputy mayor and An-

derson Ward councillor Bradley Drew was delighted to see the external appearance of the building given a much needed facelift.

“This building is at the gateway to the district’s premiere recreation reserve, which attracts thousands of people drawn by the various sporting and cultural events that take place there, including the Wonthaggi Show, the Human Powered Vehicle Grand Prix and other sporting activities,” Cr Drew said.

“It is important for this fantastic community asset to not only give a good impression to all the users and visitors who visit the reserve, but also serve the needs for the community groups that use it.”

Cr Drew also took the opportunity to thank the members of both clubs for their cooperation and input in working with council officers to achieve this worthwhile community outcome.

Toora launches its season PERFECT weather greeted Toora Football Netball Club players, supporters and families alike on Sunday for the club’s family fun day.

There was great enthusiasm at the ground with face painting, balloon animals and a jumping castle to keep the children entertained whilst others got to see the new football recruits run around for the first time all together with their new team mates.

New presidents Trent Crawford and Craig Jenkins addressed all the supporters for the first time and expressed their thanks for being able to take on their roles with the club in a very healthly position off the field, allowing them both to concentrate heavily on pushing the club forward on the field to match the off field success.

Football training will be Monday and Thursday nights at 6.15pm leading into the season.

Pre season training for netball girls will commence on the January 28.

The netballers had a great turnout in the heat for their first training run to kick off season 2016.

Things are looking fantastic as the club works hard to better the four teams in finals last year.

The club is working hard to also field an under 11 side this season as well as run a NetSetGo program on Saturdays.

Keep your eye out for more information on these initiatives and if you know any boys and girls who would be keen to participate the club can be contacted by calling Tara on 0438 533 446, email tooranetballclub@hotmail.com or follow us on facebook (Toora netball club 2016).

With lots of fundraising events and lots of fun, 2016 looks set to be an exciting and successful season.

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Star horse: jockey Courtney Pace won The Great Southern Star race on Know This on Saturday at the Woolamai races.

Wonderful day at Woolamai PUNTERS flocked to Woolamai race course to enjoy an afternoon of races, food and fine fashion in the sun on Saturday, January 16.

The course was well attended with locals and racegoers from far afield meeting trackside to make the most of the warm weekend.

The event drew 2,500 punters who were all on their best behaviour.

“We were very pleased with the day. It was one of the best crowds at a mid January race meet we have had for a number of years,” Woolamai race club secretary Bev Carmichael said.

Children were kept

entertained with cricket, jumping castle and face painting activities through-

out the day.

Woolamai race club will next meet on Satur-

day, February 6 for the Alex Scott and Staff Woolamai Cup.

Trackside minions: from left, Wonthaggi’s Meg, Melinda, Ayla and Gav Cassidy Sambell enjoyed an afternoon at the Woolamai Races on Saturday.

Know winner: Courtney Pace with Know This after winning The Great Southern Star handicap at Woolamai race course on Saturday.

Day out: from left, Brit Kilpatrick, Jess Nixon and Amy Fowles from Korumburra enjoyed a day at the Woolamai Races.

Local legend: Woolamai trainer Andrew Taylor with Maglantis who raced in the first race of the day at the Woolamai Races. The four year old horse has shown a promising start in his career.

Inverloch nippers reveal champions INVERLOCH’S nipper’s program culminated in a final carnival on Saturday, January 9.

After demonstrating their skills in a championship – developed during two weeks of training – the nippers came together to celebrate their success.

Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club also congratulated its age group champions:

U/7: Alexis Phillips and Jacob Bolge.

U/8: Jade Hilford and Oliver Hore.

U/9: Chloe Harris and William Robinson.

U/10: Maya Hilford and Xavier Bolge.

U/11: Alice Brown and Iggy Taylor.

U/12: Annie Opie and Jak Spinks.

U/13: Ashley Ward and Thomas Bowman.

U/14: Sophia Hughes and Sasha Halabi.

Course costumes: from left, Leanne Windle, Paul Comine, Dave Cullen, Marise Nicholson and Tabitha Cullen donned some wacky costumes for the Woolamai Races on Saturday.

All nippers win THE annual carnival which sees the Inverloch and Venus Bay nippers go head to head was held in glorious conditions at Venus Bay on Monday, January 11.

Sportsmanship and fun were key themes throughout the competition, as well as confidence in the surf and teamwork.

With board, swimming, wading, beach sprints and flags races contested by nippers from Under 8 to Under 14 and with Under 6 to 7s participating in beach based events, Venus Bay reclaimed the trophy from Inverloch to become the summer champions of

2015/2016.

The nipper program at Venus Bay runs each year from December 27 to midJanuary.

Lifesaving, rip identification and surf awareness

skills are taught to the 5 to 13 year olds as well as the basics of competitive lifesaving events.

To register for next year’s program visit vbslsc.org.au

Girls’ glory: U10’s Claudia McMahon, Annika Stebhens and Jess Moore.

Ribboned three: U10’s Callum McLeod, Jack Baldwin and Jack Mullarvey.

Surf’s up: Jack Baldwin, Charlie and Aiden Payterson.

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Family Doubles: from left, Michelle and Connor Krohn were runners-up to Jye Gourlay and Michael Grist.

Men: from left, Open singles winner Michael Shannon and the runner-up Tristan Thomas.

Ladies: from left, Open singles winner Sarah Nixon and runner-up Tahlia Bryant.

Boys 14 and 16: from left, doubles runners-up Caleb Cummins and Tristan b Thomas with the winners Connor Krohn and Will Littlejohn.

Boys 16 and Under: from left, singles runner up Tristan Thomas with the winner Connor Krohn.

Girls 16 and Under: from left, singles winner Jess Palmer with the runner up Isabelle Stanley.

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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

Girls 16 and Under: from left, doubles winners Jess Palmer and Isabelle Stanley with runners-up Tahlia Bryant and Sarah Nixon.

At Point Lonsdale

JANUARY Time

height (metres)

Add one hour for daylight saving

20 WED

21 THUR

22 FRI

23 SAT

24 SUN

25 MON

26 TUE

0131 0805 1412 2131

0.60 1.44 0.26 1.39

0227 0902 1511 2240

0.69 1.38 0.29 1.39

0332 1010 1621 2345

0.76 1.33 0.30 1.42

0451 1121 1733

0.77 1.31 0.30

0048 0610 1229 1838

1.47 0.74 1.32 0.28

0145 0716 1330 1933

1.53 0.66 1.35 0.27

0236 0812 1424 2023

1.57 0.58 1.39 0.26

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM

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Boys 14 and Under: from left, singles winner Connor Krohn with the runner-up Simon Young.

Mixed: from left, 16 and Under doubles runners-up Simone Dekker and Will Littlejohn with the winners Jye Gourlay and Emma Carlisle.

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Girls 12 and Under: from left, singles winner Jayla Morcom with the runner up Maddy Palmer.

Girls 14 and Under: from left, doubles runners-up Alicia Marshman and Simone Dekker with the winners Cailen Lone and Tahlia Bryant.

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Saturday tennis resumes AFTER the Christmas and New Year break there was a lot of close matches.

Girls 12 and Under: from left, doubles winners Jayla Morcom and Maddy Palmer.

Boys 10 and Under: from left, singles winner Thomas Orr with the runner-up Harrison Smith.

Tennis classic scores a hit THE 16th Annual South Gippsland Junior and Open Classic tournament was held at the Leongatha Tennis Club on Wednesday, January 6 and Thursday 7 January.

The tournament was blessed with amazing weather and a great number of players; 78 individual entries from across Gippsland and Melbourne.

Play got underway at 8:30am on Monday on all 11 courts.

The sportsmanship, which was amazing, is a credit to the players, parents and coaches.

The Leongatha Tennis Club has done an amazing job having such a beautiful venue with its courts in perfect condition to host a big tournament with 10 and Under singles and doubles, 12 and Under singles, doubles and mixed, 14 and Under singles, doubles and mixed, 16 and Under singles, doubles and mixed and Open men’s and ladies’ singles.

The condition of the courts is a credit to John Bolge and further individual thanks must go to Warren Littlejohn, Frank Dekker, Gulia Joyce, Michael Grist for their valuable assistance where needed, Sally Pocklington and Sharelle Paul for running another sensational canteen and Neil Jerimiah at the Yarram Sports Store for supplying trophies.

This year’s tournament featured its biggest raffle ever with more than $300 in prizes.

Thank you to those who contributed prizes: Jeremy Warren, J.W. Refrigeration; Kathy Westaway, Knights of Leongatha; Darren Fox, Better Electrical Leongatha; and Adam Bright, Core ‘N Saw. Well done to all winners of the raffle and thank you to everyone who purchased a ticked to raise funds for the club.

In A Grade in the Koony v Leongatha match there were only three games in the end result. Ínverloch won well against Phillip Island.

Phillip Island was on the wrong end of three tiebreakers.

In Section 2 Baromi Black only won 5/4 in sets but the games went its way by a larger margin.

Baromi Yellow was the big winner this week only losing the one set, a tiebreaker to Leongatha.

The Outtrim ladies were too experienced for the young Leongatha North girls. Be aware in the years to come with this young team.

Koony and Berrys Creek are on top of the Section 2 ladder. Koony

was the winner with a tiebreaker each way.

Mardan had to forfeit to Hallston as there were too many players out to replace. Hallston get the average of winning teams in this section.

In Section 3 Baromi won by four games against Parrots. Tamsin McCormack won her sets for Baromi as did Alistair Campbell for the Parrots.

Falcons was a five game winner over Eagles.

Sets were all close in this match. Evie Dekker and Jacinta Chisholm had a tiebreaker in the singles, Jacinta was the winner.

It was nice weather and good tennis in all sections.

Results

Section 1: Koonwarra 5.54 d Leongatha 4.51, Inverloch 7.61 d Phillip Island 2.49, Leongatha North - bye.

Section 2: Outtrim 6.59 d Leongatha North 3.43,

Koonwarra 6.66 d Berrys Creek 3.35, Baromi Black 5.60 d Burra Racquets 4.41, Baromi Yellow 8.71 d Leongatha 1.41, Hallston won on forfeit Mardan, Longshots - bye.

Section 3: Baromi 4.38 d Parrots 3.34, Falcons 4.47 d Eagles 3.42. Hawks - bye.

Ladders

Section 1 Phillip Island........................80.0 Inverloch ..............................80.0 Koonwarra ...........................63.5 Leongatha North .................53.5 Leongatha..............................51.0 Section 2 Koonwarra ...........................92.0 Berrys Creek........................89.5 Outtrim ................................78.5 Baromi Yellow......................78.5 Baromi Black ........................71.0 Hallston .................................68.5 Longshots ..............................64.5 Leongatha..............................52.5 Mardan ..................................47.5 Leongatha North ...................39.5 Burra Raquets........................37.5 Section 3 Falcons .................................76.0 Eagles ...................................57.0 Parrots ..................................55.0 Baromi ..................................53.5 Leongatha Hawks..................28.5

Boys 12 and Under: from left, doubles winners Cameron Stanley and Luke Marshman with runner-up Aidan Pouw. Absent: runner-up, James Sage.

Close watch: from left, Junior riders competing in the five lap scratch race on Friday night at the Leongatha velodrome are Oliver McLean, Felicity Waddell, Thomas Fitzgerald, Kaleb Jans and Josh Wight.

• Leongatha Cycling Club

The heat is on at the velodrome AFTER several weeks’ Christmas break the track season was back in action on Friday night.

Boys 10 and Under: from left, doubles winners Archie Shannon and Regan Awty with the runners-up Darcy Britt and Harry Brown.

Mixed: from left, 12 and Under doubles runners-up Cam and Rachel with the winners Zara and Luke.

Conditions were pretty good with just a light breeze and going from mild to cool as the evening moved in.

In the warm up one lap time trial there were only Josh Wight and Felicity Waddell who posted new season personal bests.

Gavin Slavin managed to finally have his first night of track racing and was moving well.

In the Senior one lap dash against the clock the quickest was Gavin at 32.61.

Oliver McLean was the quickest Junior at 35.61.

Oliver had raced the Christmas Carnivals at Bendigo, Shepparton and Wangaratta and won all his Under 15 races at the first two meets before finding the competition a bit stiffer at Wangaratta.

The Senior scratch race over eight laps saw Gavin Slavin claim the win from Kevin Feely and Dylan Adams.

In the Junior five lap scratch race it was Oliver just getting in front of Tom and Kaleb Jans.

The Juniors raced a one lap handicap and Felicity Waddell (40) won from Josh Wight (35) whilst Oliver (scr) dashed past for third place.

The two lap handicap race saw Kaleb Jan (55) chase down the leaders with a half lap to go and then hang on to the lead to win from Oliver(scr) and Tom Fitzgerald (30).

In the Senior two lap handicap it was a win for Dylan Adams (15) from Kev Feely

(35) and Graham Jans (75).

The Seniors had a seven lap progressive points race and Dane Herbert went out hard early and picked up points on the first four laps.

At the end of the fifth lap Dylan Adams went past right on the line.

Dylan kept the momentum going and cleaned up the points on the remaining laps to take the race from Dane.

In the Seniors’ sprint, heat one saw Gavin take the win over Dylan.

Heat two it was Kevin Feely from Rob Waddell while in heat three Graham Jans beat Dane in a photo finish.

In heat four Bernadette won ahead of Wayne Tunks (Latrobe Valley).

In the Junior sprints, heat one went to Oliver over Thomas and heat two was a win for Felicity over Josh.

The last races of the evening were an eight lap Senior race and a three lap Junior race.

The Senior race saw Dylan get a dream run after the bell as the other riders moved up the track.

Dylan took the opening and scored an easy win with Gavin Slavin in second and Kevin Feely third.

Oliver from Thomas and Felicity won the Juniors’.

Provided the rain stays away and it does not reach 40 plus degrees like last Wednesday, track training will be on Wednesday evening and racing again on Friday evening (rain is forecast for Friday so riders should check Facebook late on Friday afternoon.

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State Fours take off THE first round of the ladies’ State Fours event was held at Inverloch on Thursday.

In cold and windy conditions, 11 teams of four from Phillip Island to Foster faced off in the sectional play for a spot in the semis this week.

Winners from this week’s round will compete in the Strzelecki final against West Gippsland teams in Traralgon in February for the chance to compete against Victorian teams in Bendigo in April.

Concentration: Wonthaggi’s Sue O’Connell sends her bowl down the bowling green.

Face off: from left, San Remo ladies Jill Naylor, Sandra Read, Pam Cameron, Carol Thorn, Janice Blackwell, Diane Coleman, Shirley Carvosso and Jacqui Cohen played against each other in the State Fours event in Inverloch on Thursday.

Fish Creek TUESDAY Pennant went down to Mirboo North last week.

It was a different story for Saturday Pennant with both divisions securing wins over Meeniyan.

Division Two won overall by 21 shots and Division Five won overall by 18 shots.

Let’s hope this good form continues and both teams can claim positions in the four before the season ends.

Both Divisions are at home to Corinella this week and are as follows: Division Two versus Meeniyan, T. McLean, R. McKenzie, R. Gryll and A. Kerr; R. Knight, R. Mortlock, J. Lavarda and B. Cooper; and D. Christie, M. Heywood, R. Poletti and Boka. Division Five versus Meeniyan, J. Lindeman, N. Buckland, R. Constantine and R. Staley; K. Flanders, D.Stefani, C. McGannon and K. Loader; and R. Barham, C.Bell, P. Dean and A. Masson.

Practise is still currently happening on Wednesday and Friday nights at 4pm.

Please get along to one of the nights each week especially with finals fast approaching.

Barefoot social bowls is beginning on Tuesday, January 26 and Wednesday 27 and will run for the two nights each week for a period of six weeks. Any queries please call Andy Kerr on 56832380 or Will Stefani on 56832377.

Any new participants are very welcome to come along; the more the merrier.

Ray would like to organise a meal at the Wonthaggi Club in support of the sponsorship it has with our club so if any members are interested please let Ray know so he can get the organising under way and lock in a date.

Meeniyan

Competitors: from left, Ivy Sheppard (Inverloch), Jenny Miller (Loch), Marj Pearson (Meeniyan), Angela Hackett (Leongatha), J. Allen Dayle (San Remo), Leonie Hanks (Leongatha), Pam Windthrop (Phillip Island) and Phil Major (Phillip Island) took part in the ladies’ State Fours in Inverloch on Thursday.

Leongatha FIRST up the results of the Nicholson Pairs played on Sunday, January 10.

The winner was the Phillip Island pair of John Newcombe (s) and Peter Forrest with 58 points and 48 shots.

Second place the Leongatha pair of Wayne Walker (s) and John Turner with 58 points and 25 shots.

Third went to another Phillip Island pair of John Paterno (s) and Gulio Marlalowgo with 57 points and 27 shots.

Fourth was a Drouin pair of Jack Pateo (s) and John Tabolsky with 57 points and 20 shots.

Best last game went to a Leongatha pair of Jim Lye (s)

and Anne Lye with 16 shots up.

Sponsor for the day was Edney’s Leongatha and the club thanks it for its valued support.

Tuesday, January 12 saw our ladies pennant back after the break, with Division 1 playing Foster and won 86 shots to 57: L. Hanks’ (s) team won 36 to 13 shots, T. McCormack’s (s) team lost by one shot going down to the Foster ladies 24 to 25 shots.

Division 3 were home to the Wonthaggi Miners ladies and also had a win, 48 to 41 shots: M. Jepson’s (s) team went down by one shot losing 22 to 23, Bev Thompson’s (s) team won 26 to 18 shots.

Round 12, January 19 sees

Division 1 away to Inverloch and Division 3 away to Korumburra.

Saturday, January 16 saw all three divisions away to the ’Burra, with Division 1 having a win 71 to 62 shots: R. Trotman’s (s) team lost 21 to 24 shots.

Division 3 lost to the ’Burra 68 to 74 shots: J. Pendergast’s (s) team won 25 to 23 shots, J. Kuiper’s (s) team lost by one shot losing 25 to 26 shots, and A. Rayson’s (s) team lost 18 to 25 shots.

Division 4 also went down to the ’Burra losing 67 to 85 shots: G. Drury’s (s) team lost 16 to 35 shots, L. Wilson’s (s) team lost 27 to 30 shots and R. Young’s (s) team won 24 to 20 shots.

PENNANT on Tuesday, January 12 resulted in a loss for our team against Corinella.

With one rink winning, the score was 68 shots to 87.

This week was an away game to Phillip Island.

It was week two of corporate bowls and the Tuesday winners was team Espy with Saturday, January 23 sees Division 1 home to Phillip Island Blue, Division 3 home to San Remo and Division 4 home to Phillip Island.

Saturday social bowls saw the winners being F. Sauvarin (s) and Liz Beale with two wins plus 26 shots.

While on bowls, also congratulations to Janice Sing winning the club’s ladies B Grade 2015-16 singles, well done Janice.

Friday night, January 15 saw the first of the 2016 Kitty Club teas, with some 70 plus attending, and a great night was had by all.

A reminder to all our business folk, Tuesday, February 2 will see the business bowls underway, with a 6pm start.

Bandits runners-up.

Wednesday’s winner was Club Team with McAttack runner-up.

Saturday Pennant was a home game for both teams against Fish Creek with the visitors taking the honours in both games.

Division Two, 57 to 14 points 78 (two points) and Division 5, 58 to 14 points 76 (two points).

Thanks to all the helpers when we had our after game information session and barbecue.

Next week Saturday Pennant Division Twos is away to San Remo and Division Five is home to San Remo.

The draw is now up for the Men’s hundred up and President’s handicap.

Tarwin Lower IT has been a busy couple of week for Tarwin Bowling Club with the Christmas and New Year break behind us.

The very popular barefoot bowling resumed last Tuesday with a full green of enthusiastic participants.

The Ladies held a very successful Invitation Day on January 11 with the Inverloch team of B. Kurrle (skip), J. Parks, L. Gallyot and S. Smith winning on the day.

Runner-up was the Leongatha team of R. James (skip), B. Thompson, l. Runciman and M Fisher.

Congratulations to both teams.

Both Ladies Pennant teams were beaten last Tuesday.

However, both teams won one rink so did not come away empty handed.

Likewise, both Saturday Pennant teams were beaten by their hosts, Inverloch.

A fantastic last bowl from Steve Graham produced a win for his rink with the result that the Division Two side salvaged four points on the day.

The team of Helen Twite (skip), Heather Marshall, Bev Martin and Wilma Coleman has made the semi finals of the State Fours giving it the opportunity to go on to defend the title the team won in 2015.

Any business wishing to enter a team should contact Bev Coulter 5662 3841 to register. These are fun nights and you will never know if you never have a go.

The next monthly triples will be held on Wednesday, January 27 with a 9.30am start and BYO lunch. Sponsors for the day will be Mountain View Village.

Finally, congratulations to Wayne Walker and Ray McGannon who on Friday night, January 15 won round two of the pairs Champions of Champions South Gippsland and now advance to the semi finals. We wish them well.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

River plays host IT took around two hours for windrush catamarans to take line honours in the South Gippsland Yacht Club’s Tarwin River marathon on Sunday, January 17.

First home was Pete Kiely with Rob McNair second and Shaun Freeman third.

The event is one of the most interesting sailing days in the SGYC program each year.

It is a real community

event with involvement from the Inverloch Windsurfing Association (IWA) and the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club (ISLC).

Various categories of yachts were involved and the IWA members sailed various types of windsurfing boards including a tandem board.

Eleven members from the ISLC provided on-water support and participation as well as first aid facilities.

The race got underway around noon in lovely

southerly winds which suited both the yachting and windsurfing fraternity.

In the IWA category, Rob Kenyon was first, Mick Green second and Andrew Daff/Craig Hollins on the tandem board third.

Many thanks go to all people and organisations involved.

Over the Australia Day weekend, SGYC is looking forward to the Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta held over the four day weekend.

The river runs: the Tarwin River marathon is a collaborative operation and the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club was on board with on-river support.

A somewhat belated congratulations to Helen Twit and Arthur Newsome on their performance in the Champion of Champions.

Helen was beaten in the second round and Arthur was beaten in the semi-finals by the eventual winner.

Arthur was also a member of the winning triples team in the Heathmont Arm Bowlers Invitation Day on Sunday, January 10.

SGBD Tuesday pennant bowls Round 11 - January 12

Division 1: Wonthaggi 14/71 (11 shots) d Phillip Island 2/60 (M. McBain 30 d D. Wagner 11, K. Simpson 23 d W. Braun 20, A. Green 18 lt P. Major 29.)

Corinella 14/87 (19 shots) d Meeniyan 2/6 (J. Carter 27 d M. Pearson 23, T. Durbridge 34 d A. Maruzza 18, M. Hoy 26 lt B. Dyke 27.)

Leongatha 14/86 (29 shots) d Foster 2/57 (R. James 36 d B. Tyers 13, L. Hanks 26 d L. Wheeler 19, T. McCormack 24 lt J. Roffey 25.)

San Remo 14/80 (11 shots) d Inverloch. 2/69 (R. Dennis 40 d L. Luby 17, J. Allen-Dayle 24 d P. Sutcliffe 15, S. Carvosso 16 lt C. Hughes 37.)

Division 2 (Green): San Remo 14/72 (10 shots) d Inverloch 2/62 (J. Grindlay 28 d M. Flett 21, J. Blackwell 27 d N. Martin 22, J. Farquhar 17 lt S. Nation 19.)

Loch & District 14/69 (4 shots) d Lang Lang 2/65 (J. Miller 25 d J. Prowd 19, G. Hume 25 d R. Geyer 23, S. Twite 19 lt B. Kitchin 23.)

Wonthaggi 14/77 (12 shots) d Phillip Island 2/65 (J. Kellow 29 d C. Hoffman 19, K. Bird 31 d J. Boyce 21, R. Stewart 17 lt J. Chipperfield 25.)

Division 2 (Gold): Port Welshpool 14/82 (26 shots) d Tarwin 2/56 (M. McDonald 32 d H. Marshall 14, P. Matthews 31 d S. Browne 16, L. McLaine 19 lt H. Twite 26.)

Toora 14/73 (1 shot) d Korumburra 2/72 (B. Curram 27 d J. McVeigh 24, M. Leslie 26 d D. Williams 15, K. Barwick 20 d M. Goad 33.)

Mirboo North 14/82 (12 shots) d Fish Creek 2/70 (D. Stein 26 d N. Van Dyk 22, M. Briscoe 31 d N. McKenzie 20, A. Plowman 25 lt J. Cunningham 28.)

Division 3: Korumburra 12/62 (13 shots) d Tarwin Lower 2/49 (S. Martin 46 d C. Giroud 16, J. Blogg 16 lt V. Martin 33.)

Phillip Island 14/49 (4 shots) d Corinella -/45 (M. Puncher 26 d J. Brown 23, D. Bateman 23 d P. Argent. 22.)

Leongatha 12/48 (7 shots) d Wonthaggi 2/41 (B. Thompson 26 d T. Kavanagh. 18, M. Jepson 22 lt L. Beaumont 23.

Foster 12/55 (3 shots) d Inverloch 2/52 (R. Riati 30 d B.Kurrle 23, J. Bohn. 25 lt P. Lawson 29.)

Ladders

Division 1 San Remo .......................+108 Inverloch ........................+130 Wonthaggi ........................+36 Foster .................................-14 Phillip Island ........................-7 Leongatha ...........................-25 Corinella ..............................+7 Meeniyan ..........................-235 Division 2 (Green) San Remo .......................+231 Wonthaggi ........................+22 Phillip Island....................+43 Lang Lang ........................+37 Inverloch.............................-47 Loch ..................................-296 Division 2 (Gold) Tarwin Lower ................+126 Korumburra ....................+90 Toora .................................+36 Port Welshpool .................-25 Fish Creek ..........................-89 Mirboo North ...................-138 Division 3 Korumburra ..................+109

122 101 96 96 86 84 83 36 148 99 88 81 71 41 119 103 90 90 72 54 116

Wonthaggi ........................+34 Foster ................................+38 Inverloch ...........................-24 Phillip Island ......................-22 Leongatha .............................-2 Corinella ..............................+1 Tarwin Lower ...................-134

98 94 77 73 67 65 26

South Gippsland pennant bowls Round 11 results Saturday, January 16

Division 1: Lang Lang 2-67 lt Inverloch 14-79; Korumburra 2-62 lt Leongatha 1471; Phillip island Blue 14-78 d Phillip Island White 2-54; Wonthaggi 14-82 d Loch & District 2-60.

Division 2: Toora 2-71 lt Mirboo North 14-76; Meeniyan 2-57 lt Fish Creek 14-78; Corinella 14-85 d San Remo 2-67; Inverloch 12-78 d Tarwin Lower 4-58.

Division 3: Foster 16-88 d Wonthaggi Blue 0-52; Korumburra 14-74 d Leongatha 2-68; San Remo 12-72 d Phillip Island 4-66; Wonthaggi Gold 1491 d Port Welshpool 2-60.

Division 4: Lang Lang 2-60 lt Wonthaggi 14-84; Korumburra 14-85 d Leongatha 2-67; Phillip Island 16-94 d Inverloch Blue 0-44; Inverloch White 1689 d Tarwin Lower 0-37.

Division 5: San Remo 2-63 lt Foster 14-73; Toora 16-94 d Corinella 0-62; Phillip Island 14-76 d Loch & District 2-73; Meeniyan 2-58 lt Fish Creek 14-76; Inverloch 16-0 (bye).

Ladders

Division 1 Phillip Island Blue..........+212 136 Leongatha........................+107 130 Inverloch .........................+195 119 Korumburra .....................+16 88 Wonthaggi ...........................-97 66 Phillip Island White ............-75 63 Lang Lang .........................-120 56 Loch & District .................-238 46 Division 2 San Remo ........................+126 135 Inverloch ......................... +73 110 Corinella ...........................+68 98 Fish Creek .........................-15 90 Tarwin Lower .....................-38 76 Toora ...................................-40 71 Mirboo North .....................-55 71 Meeniyan ..........................-119 53 Division 3 Wonthaggi Blue .............+161 122 Foster ............................... +72 114 Phillip Island ....................+24 88 Port Welshpool ...................-3 88 Wonthaggi Gold ..................-19 82 San Remo ...........................-81 78 Leongatha ...........................-95 68 Korumburra ....................... -59 64 Division 4 Inverloch White..............+210 135 Phillip Island ................. +144 109 Wonthaggi ........................+35 106 Leongatha .......................... +7 94 Inverloch Blue .....................-30 92 Tarwin Lower .................... -86 72 Korumburra .........................-56 69 Lang Lang ........................-224 27 Division 5 San Remo .......................+223 140 Corinella .........................+164 130 Foster ................................+47 114 Phillip Island ......................+1 113 Fish Creek ...........................+8 92 Meeniyan ...............................-9 92 Toora ....................................-28 81 Inverloch ...........................-223 59 Loch & District .................-183 54

Round 12 (Division 1) Kiss of Death tips: Loch and District (home) are always a danger but will be no match for Lang Lang who will win by 14 shots. Inverloch (home) will bring Wonthaggi back to reality with a solid 28 shot win. Phillip Island White (home) will cause an upset downing Korumburra by three shots. In the match of the round Leongatha (home) will get their chance to take top spot on the ladder with a 10 shot win over Phillip Island Blue.

Finally, the 12th round is the final round for qualification of players for the upcoming.

Finals, so if your club is in the running for a finals position, selectors need to keep this in mind.

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Inverloch bowlers win state title LOCAL bowlers Mick Bowman and Chas Buccilli representing the Inverloch RSL were part of the victorious Victorian RSL team

Inverloch SOCIAL bowls on Wednesday, January 13 was cancelled due to the extreme weather.

It is back as a Mixed Mufti event starting at 12.30pm on January 20.

Thursday social bowls rested to make way for a State Fours Title event.

Thursday, January 21 In-

which recently won the National RSL Lawn Bowling Championship in Launceston.

Bowlers from all six states participated in the 49th National RSL Carnival which was held

verloch will host the monthly Turkey Triples event and social bowls will return on Thursday, January 28.

The State Pairs playoff to represent South Gippsland was played on Friday, January 14 between two Inverloch teams.

Ron Burge and Wayne Parks defeated Mick Bowman and Dave Roberts to win the

in Launceston from December 29 to January 5.

Both players played in all five tests and Victoria won without losing a test to claim the Jack Hamilton VC Trophy.

Mick skipped his team to four wins plus 41 to be the best South Gippsland division of the State Pairs competition.

Ron and Wayne now play at Traralgon on February 14 against West Gippsland’s winning pair for a chance to represent Strzelecki Region and play in the final 16 for a crack at the State Pairs title.

Saturday, January 15, was week 11 on the Saturday Pennant calendar and Inverloch

Inverloch’s tilt: from left, Dave Roberts and Mick Bowman paired up against Wayne Parks and Ron Burge to decide who would represent South Gippsland to play against West Gippsland’s winning pair for a shot at the State Pairs Title. Congratulations to Wayne and Ron winning 22/14.

performed rink and Chas, playing second for his team, had four wins plus 38 which was a great effort for his first time playing in the state team.

Mick and Chas then combined for the National Fours Championship, the Sir Arthur enjoyed three wins (Divisions One, Two and Four White) and one loss (Four Blue) with one bye (Division 5).

Division One defeated Lang Lang 14/79 to 2/67.

The best winning rink went to Frank Seaton, Adam Pope, Steve Kantor and Norm Hughes.

Division Two defeated Tarwin Lower 12/78 to 4/58 with the best winning rink going to Bob Davis, Doug Muir, Joe Pinneri and Paul Davis.

Division Four, Inverloch White, defeated Tarwin Lower 16/89 to 0/37 and the best winning rink went to Trevor Scott’s team, John Thornton, Rob Howard and Graeme Dunlop.

Division Four, Inverloch Blue lost to Phillip Island 0/44 to 16/94 with no winning rinks, so no free drinks.

Division Five had the bye so no drinks this week.

Member’s night returns this week.

The prize was won last week by Joan Clark, a regular at these Friday nights so congratulations to Joan.

Lee Trophy.

They played eight games of 21 ends over four days and reaching the finals they came up against a red hot local team from Tasmania.

Along with the parochial home crowd, the Tasmanian team led from the start and was never headed.

The last time Victoria won the two trophies was in 1989 so it was a great team effort to make the finals.

Next year’s 50th anniversary will be held in Adelaide and both Mick and Chas hope to be selected once again.

Victorious: from left, Chas Buccilli and Mick Bowman with the Jack Hamilton V C Trophy at Launceston.

A great effort: from left, Tasmanian RSL president Gordon Hurst, Mick Bowman (skip), Gary Chilcott (lead), Kevin Armour (third), and Chas Buccilli (second). The bowlers were awarded medallions as runners-up of the National Fours at the National RSL Carnival in Launceston.

• WONTHAGGI LITTLE ATHLETICS

Up and running again

SATURDAY’S meet was the first of the year after a long Christmas break and numbers were down with only 58 athletes attending in mild conditions.

Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery threw 21.71 metres in the Under 11 Girls’ discus smashing the club record which had stood for 47 years.

Ninety four personal bests were recorded for the day.

Under 8 Boys: Jack Fincher produced five personal bests in shot put, 60m hurdles, high jump, 100m and 400m.

Under 11 Girls: Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery produced four personal bests in 800m, discus, 60m hurdles and 100m, and Under 12 Girls Sandra Gray also produced four PBs in 800m, triple

jump, 60m hurdles and 100m.

Early-bird entries for

the Regionals closed this week but registrations are still open at the more

expensive rate of $15 per event and close on the first of February.

Up high: Jake Marotta jumping a personal best in the high jump at the first meeting of the new year.

• SOUTH GIPPSLAND BRIDGE CLUB

A hair’s breadth: Philip Island surfer, Carl Wright was 0.4 of a point short of claiming first place in the Men’s Open of the final in a day which saw plenty of awe inspiring manoeuvres at Gunnamatta.

Winning hand for Chapmans Island surfer pipped RESULTS for the week ending Friday, January 15. for state title Inverloch, Friday, January 15.

North/South First, Philip Chapman and Neville Chapman 219 match points, 0.24 green points.

Second, Anne and Bruce Gibson 208, 0.17.

Third, Dawn Jolly and Althea Drew 168, 0.12.

Fourth, Hannah Martin and Margaret Munro 165, 0.08.

East/West First, John Sullivan and Alan

Johnston 203, 024.

Second, Anne Williams and John Farr 189, 0.17.

Third, Michael Dooley and Bronwyn Sund 164, 0.10.

Fourth, Clive Hope and Peter Campbell 164, 0.10.

Lower Tarwin, Tuesday, January 12.

North/South First, Jack Kuiper and Joh Sutton 169, 0.24.

Second, Frank Arndt and Clive Hope 141, 0.13.

Third, Kathryn Smith and Colin Cameron 141, 0.13.

East/West First, Margaret Munro and Mary McCaughan 135, 0.24.

Second, John Sullivan and Alan Johnston 133, 0.15.

Third, Viv Westaway and Maureen Stiles 132, 0.11.

Meeniyan, Monday, January 11.

First, Anne Williams and Rachel Brown 94 match points, 0.30 master points. Second, Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope 87, 0.21.

Third, June Metcalf and Colin Cameron 77, 0.15.

Fourth, Faye Rowlands and Frank Arndt 70, 0.10.

PHILLIP Island’s Carl Wright fell just 0.4 of a point short of winning the Open Men’s final of the Victorian Open Surfing Series at Gunnamatta on Saturday.

The event which took place in challenging three to four foot surf was won

by Ocean Grove 27 year old surfer Josh JohnsonBaxter, his first open state round, mixing progressive and power manoeuvres throughout the day.

The Open Men’s final was one of the most exciting finals in recent history with multiple excellent scoring rides throughout the final.

Placing in second was Carl Wright (Phillip Island). Last year’s Open Men’s champion Steve Noble from Cape Paterson finished fourth.

Full results can be found online at surfingvic.com Round Two will be held at Phillip Island on Saturday, February 13.

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Golf club turns 100 KORUMBURRA golfers will mark the 100th anniversary of the Korumburra Golf Club this Sunday, January 24.

The club will host a special round of golf before an afternoon tea.

A highlight of the day will be the launch of the history of the club at 4pm, covering the years 1914-2014.

Written by South Gippsland Shire Council mayor and Korumburra golfer Cr Bob Newton, the publica-

tion is his first book.

He is already working on a second title, covering the history of road names in the former Shire of Korumburra.

The golf club history covers major events throughout the club’s past, including the time a plane crashed at the club in the 1970s.

The book is the result of three years’ work and 200 copies have been printed.

“It feels fantastic to see it in print,” Cr Newton said of his book.

Big hit: South Gippsland Shire Council mayor and Korumburra golfer Cr Bob Newton with a copy of his book about the club’s history, to be launched this Sunday, January 24.

Meeniyan golf

SUNDAY saw 48 players brave the heat to take part in the Drummond Golf Day. The winners in the ladies’ division were S. Hoskin and R. Knee with 68.5 nett.

Runners-up were P. Digerious and H. Mornser with 74.

Men’s winners were B. Wright and M. Westaway with 62.25 followed by G. Hoskin and B. Knee with 64.5.

In the mixed division winners were R. and M. McGeary with 64.75 with S. Denovin and R. Kerkuliet runners up with 69.

Z Grade went to I. and K. Murchie with 64.75 with A. and L. Bassett next best with 69.75.

Ladies’ NTPs went to L. Bassett and R. Knee whilst the men’s were taken by R. Kerkuliet and G. Hoskin.

Saturday’s stableford event was kindly sponsored by member P. Riddle.

The A Grade winner, with

35 points, was C. Buckland (12) on a countback from R. Thomas (17).

B Grade went to D. Gregg (23) with 43 points closely followed by B. Betts (33) with 42.

Balls were presented up the line to P. Hutcheson with 22 and to R. Hannay, A. Horvath and J. Wilson – all with 29.

NTP went to P. Riddle and the pro pin went to D. Baggallay.

The member’s draw was unclaimed by C. Lord.

Tuesday saw a win to N. Buckland (29) with 46 points with A. Horvath (30) runner up with 43.

Best nine went to L. Hemp-

hill and NTP went to W. Reilly.

Thursday’s event went to R. McGeary (13) with 40 points.

R. Hannay (24) was next best with 39.

Best nine went to W. Pratt and NTP went to D. Gregg.

Woorayl OUR aggregate stableford competition had trophies provided by Larkin Printers.

The winners were Ed Poole and John Hassett with 84 points, runners-up were Ted Elliot and Pat Wallace.

Balls to R. Winkler, J. Newton; C. James, K. Miles; G. Winkler, J. Howard and G. Johnson, B. Wilson (not Brian).

Nearest the pins to Col James and Bob Beilby.

The ladies competition which was a single stableford was won by Thel Scoble with 39 points, with balls to Ann Poole and Fay Maynard. Nearest the pins to Sue Wakefield and Ann Poole.

The Thursday competition went to Warren Turner with 39 points, with balls to Troy Williams and Pat Wallace.

Thursday is our raffle and meal night.

Korumburra THERE were 54 players on Saturday, January 16 for a par competition, with trophies by supplied by the club.

A Grade: (2 hcp) T. Marotti +6, M. Garnham +3, J. Solly +3, L. Guilfoyle +1.

B Grade: (19 hcp) C. Corr +7, B. Pope +3, R. Gallagher +2, B. Thomson, N. Betts, S. Hams, J. Wilson, N. Ladgrove all +1.

Nearest the pin: 1st B. Pope, 7th M. Belvedere, 10th E. Hams, 13th R. Ludenia.

Tuesday’s winner was A. Worthy 43 pts countback and Thursday’s winner was D. O’Neill 41 pts.

Wonthaggi Men’s winners: from left, Brad Wright and Michael Westaway were the men’s division winners in the Drummond Golf Day at Meeniyan.

Champion: Z Grade winner was Ian Murchie.

Mixed division: Marilyn and Bob McGeary took the winning title.

Ladies winners: from left, Sue Hoskin and Rae Knee were the winners of the Drummond Golf Day at Meeniyan with 68.5 nett.

LDNA TWILIGHT NETBALL COMPETITION RECREATION RESERVE LEONGATHA

STARTS February 2 & 3 (12 week competition)

TUESDAY Ladies section 1 & 2 and 15 & Under

WEDNESDAY

Leongatha golf TUESDAY’S mixed stableford event saw many of the 62 players in the field produce their best in the ideal conditions they encountered.

Some hot scoring, with 36 points needed just to win a ball.

Well done to two life members Jon Smith and Allan Edney for winning their grades.

Jon won A Grade with an excellent 40 points while Allan won C Grade with an impressive 39 points.

However, Fred deBondt topped them both with a great 42 points to win B Grade.

NTPs went to Marilyn Williams on the fourth, Martin Edney on the seventh, Bruce Hutton on the 14th and Keith Finney on the 16th.

DTL balls went down to 36 and were won by Trevor Steer, Mick Thomas, Kevin Scott, Peter Hartigan, Russell Williams, Ian Barlow, Frank Smedley, Malcolm Legge, Bob Smith, Mark Anderson, Geoff Maher, Ian Baker, Geoff McDonald, Bruce Hutton, Phil McNutt and Mick Oliver.

Thursday’s mixed stableford saw 58 players contest the three grade events.

All three winners won comfortably, Geoff McDonald posting 38 points to win A Grade, Ron Paice having a very good 40 points to win B Grade, while Ted Bruinewoud scorched around the course to post an excellent 43 points to win C Grade. NTPs were won

by Geoff McDonald on the fourth, Peter Brownlie on the seventh, Bruce Hutton on the

OUR midweek competition attracted 28 players.

The winner was W. Eyers with 42 points.

Balls down the line: J. Burke, O. Gordon-Brown, G. Turner 39; P. Young, T. Salmon 38; D. Willliams 37.

Nearest the pin: P. Young.

Our nine hole competition attracted 11 players and the winner was J. McEachern with 20 points.

Balls down the line: D. Brown 19 and N. Burne 18.

On Saturday we had our men’s stableford event with a field of 93 players.

A Grade winner was D. 14th, and Neil Mackenzie on the 16th.

DTL Balls went down to 33 points and were won by Peter Hartigan, Neil Mackenzie, Grant McRitchie, Frank Smedley, Mark Anderson, Colin Moyle, Keith Finney, Bruce Clark, Trevor Seebeck, John Fraser, Bruce Hutton, Geoff Sherman, Paul Tierney and Dot Stubbs.

In Saturday’s Monthly Medal event, in general players failed to take advantage of near perfect golfing conditions with only two of 84 players breaking their handicap.

After some excellent recent form, Leroy Sharrock had a below average day, however he did post an eagle two on the par four third hole.

Three of the four grades were won on count back.

Crellin, 41 points, B Grade A. Lowe 41 points and C Grade J. Burke 44 points.

Balls down the line: I. McDonald 43, G. Sutherland, R. Clubb, D. Dye 42; C. Kilgour, A. Wright 41; A. Bowman, J. Harvey, B. Howard, B. Fennell, J. Haag, D. Garry 40; K. Cuman 39.

Nearest the pins: 2nd P. Young, 8th S. Judd, 13th A. Lowe, 17th J. French.

Eagle 11th: J. Sartori.

Have a great week and remember this Saturday is a fourball event, so have your partner ready.

Mirboo North Golf Club THURSDAY results: Competition: Stableford.

January 14: Day winner: Garry Shandley (15) 42 points.

DTLs: Chris Bracecamp 39, Joe Kus 38 and Richie Robbins 37.

NTP 16th: Ray Thompson Saturday results: Competition: Stableford.

January 16: Day winner: Ian Blencowe (23) 45 points.

Winner A Grade: Mal Payne (9) 39 points.

DTLs: Doug Taylor 42, Richie Taylor 41, Riley Oddy 40, Simon McInnes and Ron Funnell 37.

Second shot NTP first hole: Jake Smith.

NTP Fourth: Josh Robbins Sixth: Keith Clerks 13th: Nobody 16th: Nigel Bracecamp Congratulations: Hole in One on the sixth hole by Keith Clerks.

Next Saturday is Stableford.

Australia Day Tuesday, January 26, is the annual Mixed Canadian with a Stableford overflow for players without partners.

Foster golf THE course at Foster continues to get drier and drier.

Plenty of run on the fairways has allowed for some great scoring by both the men and women.

The winner of the men’s stableford on Tuesday (January 12) was Peter Dight with 40 points.

In A Grade, Geoff McDonald (69 net) continued his good form from Thursday, just pipping Barry Attwood (also with a net 69) on count back to win both A Grade and the January Monthly Medal.

B Grade was won by Steve Fisher (net 71) on count back from Rod Hopcraft and Andrew Westaway.

C Grade was won by Peter Waters with a net 70, while D Grade was won by Peter Bates (net 72) on count back from Barry Hughes and Ron Paice.

The Super Comp winner was Marilyn Williams with nett 68.

NTPs were won by Leroy Sharrock on the fourth, Peter Rayson on the seventh, Rod Hopcraft on the 14th and Jacob

DTL went to Paul Spencer 38points, Athol McGrath 36 points and Pat McKay 36 points.

NTP went to Fred Tyers and Peter Dight.

The winner of the ladies stableford on Wednesday was Maxine Symmons with 41 points.

DTL went to Melina Willder with 39 points c/b.

NTP went to Maxine Symmons and Rae Knee.

The winner of the men’s stableford on Thursday was Robin Smith with 40 points.

DTL went to Kevin DaSilveira 38 points, Stuart Canning 38 points, Adam Dailey 35 points and Nev Thompson 35 points. NTP went to Peter Dight and Rob Fulton.

The winner of the chook this week was Jake Chaseling with 19 points in Friday’s men’s stableford.

DTL went to Greg Cox 18 points and Bill Fuller 16points.

NTP went to Gary Phelan and Greg Cox. The winners of the 4BBB stroke on Saturday were Col Pulham and Greg Paine with 62 net.

DTL went to Fred Tyers and Ray Prain 63 net, Norm Cooper and Garry Buckland 63 net, and Kev Flett and Kev DaSilveira 64 net.

NTP went to Robert Fulton, Col Pulham, Jim Freeman, Norm Cooper and Kev Flett.

In the ladies’ stableford, the winner was Gayle Reid with 41points.

DTL went to Barb Warren 40 points and Deb Williams 40 points.

NTP went to Gale Tyers and Barb Warren.

Barb Warren - eagle on the 18th.

The Friday night members draw was won by Peter Tilley, but unfortunately he wasn’t present at the time of the draw to collect the $1000.

The draw will now jackpot to $1050 this week.

Terri Bohn had her name drawn out in the Saturday evening members draw, but unfortunately she was not present to collect the $340.

The draw now jackpots to $360 next week.

Drummond on the 16th.

DTL balls went down to 73 nett and were won by: Barry Attwood, Doug Clemann, Matt Bowey, Rod Hopcraft, Andrew Westaway, Barry Hughes, Chris Leaver, Ron Paice, Trevor Rickard, Dan Ruffin, Peter Walsh, Noel Baker, Jacob Drummond, Simon Drummond, Andrew Henley, Glenn Marsham, Geoff Sherman, Frank Thomas and Geoff Tyson.

Players are reminded the club will be running an all day stableford competition on Monday, January 25, the day prior to the Australia Day public holiday.

Don’t forget the Nine and Dine Friday afternoon events which are proving to be popular.

Mixed section 1 & 2 and 15 & Under

Entry forms Kelvin Johns Bi Rite.

Teams & information to Email: tpsmith@dcsi.net.au Phone: Phil Smith 0437 624 261 or Barb Challis 0403 047 902 Entries close January 27, 2016

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Email. emmasmith@biriteelectrical.com.au

On the green: from left, Alan Robertson of Box Hill, John Simon of Leongatha, Trevor Seebeck of Leongatha and John Dalton of Gardiner Run took to the Leongatha golf course for a bit of friendly competition on Thursday morning.

Happy golfing: from left, Leongatha Golf Club members Mark Anderson, Terry Lewis (visitor) and Leroy Sharrock enjoyed a round of golf in Leongatha on Thursday morning.

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Get set: the male division of the Cape Aquathon taking off for the 400m swim.

Another successful aquathon THE 20th annual Cape Aquathon attracted 106 competitors from across the state for a 400m swim and 3.5km run at Cape Patterson Surf Beach on Sunday.

South Yarra’s Monty Frankish made the trip to Cape Paterson and won the men’s division with a time of 17 minutes and 59 seconds.

Proving to be a force to be reckoned with, Mr Frankish’s partner Alice Baquie won the woman’s division with a time of 19 minutes and 32 seconds.

Coordinator Nicole Cowley said overall the event was a major success.

“The whole day ran really smoothly and we received good reports from the competitors we spoke with,” she said.

“Alice ran a fantastic time and beat last year’s female division and we had a great turn out of swimmers and runners.”

The event, primarily organised by the Cape Paterson Surf Lifesaving Club and local residents, will continue to attract competitors for years to come.

“We would like to thank all of our volunteers who helped out on the day, particularly John Gilliland for coordinating the road marshals. He pulls local residents together to help out every year and always puts in a fantastic effort,” Ms Cowley said.

“Our nipper’s families, volunteers and terrific water safety group put in great work to ensure the aquathon was a success. Local businesses were also a great support and helped out with prizes too.”

Competitive edge: from left, Katta O’Donnell, Julian Machin, Owen Machin, Max Curmi and Simone Curmie were gearing up for the Cape Aquathon on Sunday.

Winning duo: from left, South Yarra couple Monty Frankish and Alice Baquie came first in their respective divisions of the Cape Aquathon on Sunday.

Racing ready: Phillip Island’s Natalie Van Der Hayden and Kellie McDonald were bright eyed and bushy tailed prior to the Cape Aquathon on Sunday.

On duty: from left, Seb Ellis, Megan Moony, Charlie Langhau, Rueben Crawford and Riley Manks from Cape Paterson and Wonthaggi surf life saving clubs were on site to help competitors at the Cape Aquathon on Sunday.

Winning woman: Alice Baquie won the woman’s division of the Cape Aquathon on Sunday.

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• A Grade Division One

Saturday brought out the big hitters THERE were 10 centuries scored across the three grades of LDCA cricket this weekend with Sam Hughes’ A Grade Division Two innings of 175 the best of the lot.

One of the 10 was played

by OMK’s Jason Wilson who made 113 for the Diggers against Inverloch.

At the end of the day’s play with its 75 overs faced, OMK had set Inverloch 235 runs to beat.

Wilson stood up at a point when the team’s prospect of building a defendable score was not bright with the first four wickets falling inexpensively.

Barry Wyatt’s 54 not out was the only other innings of substance for the Diggers.

The game between the top two teams continues next weekend.

Meanwhile it was positions three and four taking on each other with Korumburra visiting Nerrena.

Korumburra won the toss and batted.

Its innings lacked the glamour of a century which may have lent it the respectability that Wilson’s 175 gave OMK’s.

The Cobras were all out for 119 with 20 overs still available.

Ryan Clark bowled beautifully for 20 overs and took five scalps for 50 runs.

His spell included seven maidens, and no extras were recorded against his name.

The Red Caps, with 19 overs faced, have 34 of the required runs already on the scoreboard.

However, they have already lost five wickets and are far from home.

Ashley Mead had the ball for seven overs has taken three wickets at a cost of only 15 runs.

Imperials were in Wonthaggi to take on Club at the Butch West Oval.

No century makers in this innings for Club but a team effort amassed 8/287 with Mitchell Thomas (97) the nearest thing.

Ryan Thomas backed up with 67 and Brian Osborne 37.

For the Imperials Kristian Grey bowled 14 overs, 3/53.

Phillip Island played host to Town at Cowes.

Town had the Sharks out for 191 with 66 overs bowled.

Laclan Cleeland was the

only bat to fire and he produced an innings of 75 which was highly valuable given his team’s next highest score was 21 runs off the bat of Jack Keating.

It was Udara Weerasinghe Silva who provided the highlight of the day’s play with five wickets from his 20 overs.

They came at a cost of 50 runs.

Town has faced eight overs and is 3/21.

Division 1

PHILLIP ISLAND v TOWN

1st innings Phillip Island L. Cleeland c. M. Weerasinghe-Silva b. U. Weerasisnghe...............75 R. Cleeland c. S. Fixter b. A. Ratnaike.......................13 B. Johnston lbw. b. A. Hickey ...........................9 J. Keating c. D. Burge b. U. Weerasinghe ................21 T. Hettiarachchi lbw. b. a. Ratnaike..........................4 J. Black c&b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ...4 C. Keerthisinghe n.o. ...............19 M. Young b. U. Weerasinghe .....9 J. Cox c. M. Weerasinghe-Silva b. U. Weerasinghe ................ 11 S. Kirton c&b. U. Weerasinghe..0

T. Officer c. U. Weerasinghe b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ........7 Extras ......................................19 Total .......................................191 Bowling: A. Ratnaike 2/25, M. Borschman 0/22, A. Hickey 1/20, N. Johnston 0/6, M. Weerasinghe-Silva 2/50, U. Weerasinghe 5/50.

1st innings Town M. Weerasinghe-Silva c. L. Cleeland b. S. Kirton .....2 S. Fister b. T. Officer ..................7 S. Browne c. J. Cox b. S. Kirton .............................3 A. Ratnaike n.o. .........................6 U. Weerasinghe n.o. ...................0 Extras ........................................3 Total ......................................3/21 Bowling: S. Kirton 2/11, T. Officer 1/10.

WON WORKMENS v IMPERIALS 1st innings Won Workmens D. Britt lbw. b. Z. Price ............24 K. Brann b. Z. Price ...................9 M. Thomas stp. D. Lunn b. K. Gray.............................96 R. Thomas c. T. Sauvarin b. K. Gray.............................67 G. Britt c. Z. Price b. J. Ginnane ..........................3 S. Huitema c&b. T. Sauvarin ...14 B. Osborne n.o. ........................37 T. Hooper b. K. Gray..................7 J. Sheerin r.o.............................21 S. Williams n.o. ..........................0 Extras ........................................9 Total .............................8/287 (cc) Bowling: Z. Price 2/61, L. Rogers 0/4, T. Sauvarin 1/63, M. Lafferty 0/39, J. Ginnane 1/44, D. Ginnane 0/16, K. Gray 3/53.

Captain’s knock: Shane Dole’s cover drive helped him to a modest 11 runs for the Cobras. Photo by Mark Drury.

• A Grade Division Two

INVERLOCH v OMK 1st innings OMK J. Van Rooye c. T. Luckhurst b. R. Thomas ..........................2 D. Lloyd c. C. Tait b. K. Rotthier..........................5 A. Rose c. R. Thomas b. T. McQualter ....................14 A. Miller c. W. Taberner b. K. Rotthier..........................0

J. Wilson c. W. Taberner b. D. Mathews .................... 113 T. Wyatt b. R. Thomas ...............4 K. Kerr lbw. b. T. McQualter ......................6 P. Dell r.o. ...................................5 B. Wyatt n.o. ............................54 A. Jenkins n.o...........................10 Extras ......................................22 Total .............................8/235 (cc) Bowling: R. Thomas 2/30, K. Rotthier 2/45, D. Mathews 1/45, L. Rankin 0/22, T. McQualter 2/67, J. Jesson 0/19.

NERRENA v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra J. Cook lbw. b. P. Matheson ........................4 P. Dunlevie b. J. Trease ............12 K. Rigby c. T. Wightman b. R. Clark ............................46 S. Dole b. R. Clark ................... 11 I. Osman c. J. Trease b. T. Wightman .......................6 K. Dorman c. D. Baldi b. T. Wightman .......................1 L. Zanchetta c. T. Wightman b. R. Clark ..............................6 D. Salmon c. C. Savage b. T. Wightman .......................6 J. Richards c. M. Clark b. R. Clark ..............................8 D. Scott c. C. Salmon b. R. Clark ..............................1 A. Meade n.o. ...........................15 Extras ........................................3 Total ....................................... 119 Bowling: R. Joy 0/13, J. Trease 1/14, P. Matheson 1/20, R. Clark 5/50, T. Wightman 3/21.

1st innings Nerrena M. Clark c&b. A. Meade............0 S. Lester n.o. ............................10 P. Matheson b. A. Meade ...........0 D. Symmons b. A. Meade ..........1 T. Wightman c. D. Salmon b. L. Zanchetta .....................16 C. Salmon r.o..............................1 J. Trease n.o................................4 Extras ........................................2 Total ...............................5/34 (cc) Bowling: L. Zanchetta 1/10, A. Meade 3/15, S. Dole 0/6, K. Dorman 0/2.

Hughes and Eddy star as Foster falters LDCA Junior

IT was the match between Koonwarra Leongatha/RSL and Kilcunda/Bass which was produced the highlight of the weekend: a commanding 175 runs in by Sam Hughes.

Sam Hughes innings stamped authority on the day’s play and put Koony in a strong position in the match with 303 runs on the board and three wickets intact at the conclusion of play for the day.

He was backed up by Ben Perry 40 and Nishadh Liyanage 20.

Hughes’ innings included 23 fours.

James Mahood took three wickets for Killy/Bass but conceded 52 runs from his 13 wickets.

The team at the top of the ladder, MDU played Poowong Loch that sit in fourth place.

Loch, sent on to bat first, survived 68 overs to construct an innings total of 160.

Russell Greaves (46) and Jesse Patullo (34) were the best performers with the bat but it was Nick Eddy’s performance with the ball which gave the game its shine.

Eddy put on one of his scintillating performances where his 22 overs yielded six wickets and eight maidens at a cost of 41 runs.

In reply MDU is already three wickets down with only 30 runs on the board.

With Nick Eddy still at the crease anything is possible especially when Mark Kewming a young player showing enormous potential is supporting him at the opposite end of the pitch.

For Poowong Loch Alex

Dixon has taken 2/12 (4).

At Foster, Glen Alvie is already into its second innings after being dismissed by the Tigers for 82 inside 32 overs.

Peter Roberts, Glen ALivie’s opening batsman, top scored with 25 runs.

When Glen Alvie returned to the crease to begin its second innings it was without Peter Roberts appearing to prefer to rest him for the second weekend of the match.

Joe Burke, the tailender who made 12 not out in the first innings, sent in as a night watchman is already on 35 runs and Glen Alvie is 0/46.

This is in reply to Fosters innings.

Foster declared 5/116 with 34 overs bowled.

It might be the match between the two bottom placed teams but it holds a great deal of interest to see how it plays out.

Wonthaggi Miners enjoyed the bye.

Division 2 POOWONG-LOCH v MDU 1st innings Poowong-Loch C. Knox c. M. Martin b. N. Eddy ............................19 A. Bardwell c. M. Kewming b. N. Eddy ..............................9 K. Miller lbw. b. N. Eddy.........21 W. Pollock c. W. Prosser b. L. Mercer............................7 T. Allen c. M. Kewming b. N. Eddy ..............................2 R. Greaves c. M. Martin b. N. Eddy ............................46 A. Sheedy c&b. N. Eddy............3 J. Patullo c. M. Kewming b. M. Olden ..........................34 A. Dixon lbw. b. M. Olden.........0 M. Loader n.o.............................6 M. Allen stp. b. M. Kewming ....0 Extras ......................................13 Total .......................................160 Bowling: M. Cantwell 0/40, M. Patching 0/14, N. Eddy 6/41, M. Olden 2/20, L. Mercer 1/22, M. Kewming 1/16.

1st innings MDU N. Eddy n.o. ...............................5 J. Sinclair b. M. Loader..............9

G. Webster c. R. Greaves b. C. Knox ..............................2 M. Kewming n.o. .....................13 M. Olden c. C. Knox b. M. Loader...........................0 Extras ........................................1 Total ......................................3/30 Bowling: A. Dixon 2/12, C. Knox 1/17.

FOSTER v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie P. Roberts lbw. b. O. Straw ......25 A. Hamilton c. M. Lynch b. D. Walker ...........................4 D. Williams c. M. Lynch b. O. Straw .............................2 J. Tiziani b. O. Straw..................0 I. Thorn c. G. Watkins b. O. Straw .............................9 T. Tack c. H. Griggs b. L. Buckland ........................0 W. Luke c. J. Chaseling b. L. Buckland ......................21 A. McBride c. M. Lynch b. L. Buckland ........................1 J. Thorn c. A. Starret b. L. Buckland ........................2 J. Burke n.o. .............................12 B. Davidson c. L. Buckland b. H. Griggs ............................1 Extras ........................................5 Total .........................................82 Bowling: D. Walker 1/20, O. Straw 4/25, L. Buckland 4/24, H. Griggs 1/12, L. Edgelow 0/0.

1st innings Foster M. Lynch c. A. Hamilton b. A. McBride.........................1 H. Buckland n.o. ......................36 O. Straw c. A. Hamilton b. A. McBride.........................5 J. Law c. J. Thorn b. D. Williams ......................51 A. Starret lbw. b. W. Luke ..........1 J. Chaseling c. P. Roberts b. B. Davidson........................8 D. Walker n.o. ............................7 Extras ........................................7 Total .............................5/116 (cc) Bowling: T. Tack 0/20, A. McBride 2/31, W. Luke 1/20, D. Williams 1/28, B. Davidson 1/4, J. Thorn 0/6.

2nd innings Glen Alvie D. Williams n.o. ....................... 11 J. Burke n.o. .............................35 B. Davidson..............................35 Extras ........................................0 Total ......................................0/46 Bowling: D. Walker 0/8, O. Straw 0/15, L. Buckland 0/10, H. Griggs 0/13, J. Chaseling 0/0.

KILCUNDA-BASS v

KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL S. Hughes b. J. Mahood .........175 L. Enter c&b. T. Smith ...............9 J. Moore b. J. Mahood ...............9 B. Perry b. D. Pipicelli .............40 N. Liyanage lbw. b. A. Larcombe.....................20 J. Hughes r.o.............................17 A. Rockall lbw. b. J. Mahood.....8

C. Moscript n.o. ....................... 11 J. Kennedy n.o............................1 Extras ......................................13 Total .............................7/303 (cc) Bowling: T. Smith 1/53, S. Leman 0/56, J. Tregear 0/30, D. Pipicelli 1/45, J. Mahood 3/52, A. Donohue 0/28, J. Dakin 0/8, A. Larcombe 1/22.

Seniors

M. Weerasisnghe-Silva 1/23, T. Wightman 0/16, J. Van Rooye 1/17.

LEONGATHA & DISTRICT def by BAIRNSDALE 1st innings Leongatha & District M. Clark c. R. Kyle b. W. Hamilton .......................5 J. Van Rooye c. R. Kyle b. W. Hamilton .......................2 T. Wyatt c. R. Kyie b. S. Williams .........................1 S. Graham lbw. b. D. Bolton ....49 M. Weerasinghe-Silva c. S. Williams b. W. Hamilton .......................3 J. Wilson c. R. Kyle b. S. Williams .........................2 D. Salmon lbw. b. T. Bell .........34 K. Rotthier c. R. Kyle b. T. Bell .................................0 D. Lunn lbw. b. D. Bolton ..........1 T. Wightman c. S. Davidson b. D. Bolton ............................5 A. Jenkins n.o.............................0 S. Williams n.o. ..........................0 Extras ......................................41 Total .......................................143

Bowling: W. Hamilton 3/25, S. Williams 2/34, T. Bell 2/15, J. Robinson 0/7, U. Van Duyker 0/21, M. Latham 0/19, D. Bolton 3/14.

1st innings Bairnsdale L. Schumann b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ......17 R. Kyle c. A. Jenkins b. J. Van Rooye ....................38 T. Bell r.o..................................35 B. McCarrey c. T. Wyatt b. A. Jenkins .........................12 R. Blandford b. A. Jenkins .........1 U. Van Duyker n.o......................1 S. Davidson n.o. .......................22 Extras ......................................20 Total ....................................5/146 Bowling: A. Jenkins 2/31, S. Williams 0/28, K. Rotthier 0/27,

Under 18

LEONGATHA & DISTRICT def by BAIRNSDALE 1st innings Leongatha & District J. Keating c. B. Anderson b. B. Patterson ......................16 M. Olden lbw. b. N. Pruscino...46 T. Sauvarin c. B. Patterson b. N. Pruscino.........................0 C. Epifano c. C. Hammond b. N. Pruscino.......................42 K. McGavin c. C. Hammond b. F. Dostine .........................17 B. Insall c&b. N. Pruscino .........9 T. Smith b. C. Hammond ...........4 L. Miller r.o. ...............................1 A. Busana c. L. Elia b. N. Pruscino.........................0 H. Funnell c. L. Elia b. C. Hammond ....................12 D. Blackney n.o..........................0 Extras ......................................10 Total .......................................157

Bowling: T. Daniel 0/18, B. Patterson 1/26, F. Dostine 1/17, L. Elia 0/5, N. Pruscino 5/32, L. Richardson 0/21, C. Hammond 2/32.

1st innings Bairnsdale

H. Edwards n.o.........................80 B. Anderson c. A. Busana b. L. Miller .............................1 N. Pruscino c. T. Sauvarin b. L. Miller .............................7 A. Williams n.o. .......................68 Extras ......................................10 Total ....................................2/166 Bowling: T. Smith 0/28, L. Miller 2/16, M. Olden 0/30, T. Sauvarin 0/19, J. Keating 0/12, D. Blackney 0/24, K. McGavin 0/24, H. Funnell 0/9.

Cricket LDCA Under 18s played Bairnsdale at Korumburra on January 17.

Leongatha won the toss and batted on a good wicket with Jack Keating (16) and Michael Olden (46) opening the batting and adding 43 for the opening partnership before Jack was out caught, Tim Sauvarin (0) went quickly.

Connor Epifano (42) joined Michael and they added 31 before Michael was given out lbw and the team was 3/80 off 22 overs.

Kevin McGavin (17) added 47 with Connor before being caught making it 4/127. From here wickets fell quickly: Blake Insall (9), Todd Smith (4), Liam Miller (1), Adam Busana (0), Hayden Funnell 12 (including one six) with Daniel Blackney not out 0.

Bowling: Pruscino 5/32 and Hammond 2/32.

Leongatha was all out for 157 off 50 overs.

Traralgon batted after the lunch break with a win assuring it a place in the GCL final and a win for LDCA to back up its win in round four.

A couple of early wickets to Liam Miller had Bairnsdale 2/28 but a dropped catch and a possible caught behind could have turned the game.

In the finish Bairnsdale finished with 2/160 off 30 overs with Edwards not out 80,Williams not out 68.

The best of the bowlers was Liam Miller, 2/16.

Catches to Adam Busana and Tim Sauvarin.

Thanks to all the boys who participated as it is not easy with Year 12 study and other demands on your time to commit to the five games with the travel involved.

Thanks to Phil Miller and Gary Sauvarin for looking after the boys.

Leongatha Under 16s, day one, Round 8 East Division: Town/ Imperials 57 played Koonwarra RSL 5/145; Nerrena Bye; and Korumburra 67 played MDU 2/84. Jye Celebrine 19.

West Division: Wonthaggi Workmens 6/151 played Poowong Loch with Koby Brann 71 retired, Joel Brann 34 and Adam Honeysett 21; Inverloch 3/177 played GlenAlvie with Elijah Cousins 66, Ned Bradley 37, Joel Worner 29 and Marcus Toussaint16; Phillip Island 97 played Kilcunda Bass with Jarred Pearsall 11.

Bowling: Daniel Blackney 1/10, Max Dyball 1/23, Tyler Pipicelli 2/9, Ryley Duff 2/24, Luke Hamilton 1/10, Zac Crow 2/5 and Steven Burchell 1/5.

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Nerrena fights for top four EYEING off a spot in the top four, Nerrena secured a massive lead over Koonwarra L/RSL in the first round of a two day match on Saturday.

Wayne Telfer smashed out 118 runs for Nerrena and was not out at the end of the innings.

An additional 72 runs from Lachlan Roberts tipped the score.

Koonwarra L/RSL bowler Callum Sherriff took two wickets and fielders Jack Stockdale and Joe Nichols took a catch each, but Nerrena had set the game at a fast pace.

Nerrena was 4/302 after 75 overs, with Koonwarra L/RSL yet to bat.

Phillip Island gave a strong start over Town, finishing its innings 7/294 after 75 overs.

A massive 103 runs from batsman Blake Insall put Phillip Island at a significant advantage.

Opening batsman Andrew Finlayson also performed well, making 46 runs.

Town’s bowling was just as fierce, with Jar-

eth Hume taking three wickets. Brandon Berry, Warren Turner and Zack Trease each bowled a wicket against Phillip Island as well.

Town will be given the opportunity to bat this weekend.

Wonthaggi Workmens completed its first innings 9/262 after 75 overs against MDU. With Liam Sawyer belting 74 run, and Shane Osbourne and Jakeb Thomas scoring more than 30 runs each, the score began to add up fast.

However, some excellent bowling from MDU suggested next week could be an interesting decider between the opposing teams.

MDU’s Paul Vine, Simon McRae, Craig Hoober and Steven Arnup each bowled two wickets each, while Steven Smith took two catches out on the field.

The competition will heat up next weekend when MDU has its chance at the bat.

Ladder leaders OMK met its match on Saturday, as Inverloch rose to

the challenge.

James Paterson was the stand out batsman for OMK, making 59 runs.

However, the team was all out for 225 after just 63 overs.

Inverloch bowler Warren Williams posed a mighty threat to the top side, taking out four wickets, while Elijah Cousins and Amad Mujtaba took out two wickets.

With OMK’s innings cut short, Inverloch took its turn at bat.

Batsman John Bowring (four runs) was not out after 11 overs.

OMK bowlers Russell White and Nick Audino each took one wicket during that time. OMK fieldsman Noel Creed also took a catch.

Inverloch left the innings 3/46. The team will resume the innings this weekend.

The final scores will be determined during day two, which may result in a ladder shuffle.

Details

T. Hornsby b. W. Turner...........32 G. Odgers stp. b. J. Hume ........21 S. Boyack c. I. Hanks b. J. Hume ..............................5 C. Epifano r.o. ..........................13 L. Keating n.o. .........................19 M. Wright n.o. ............................0 Extras ......................................21 Total .............................7/294 (cc) Bowling: B. Berry 1/26, W. Turner 1/82, J. Hume 0/16, Z. Trease 1/29, J. Bolge 0/12, A. Fixter 0/19, B. Amato 0/7, M. Adkins 0/9, J. Schelling 0/37, J. Hume 3/44.

MDU v WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens S. Brann c. C. Harris b. S. McRae ............................9 J. Liddle c. S. McRae b. S. Arnup ...........................29 A. Geyer stp. S. Smith b. S. Arnup .............................8 L. Sawyer c. S. Smith b. C. Hoober .........................74 J. Thomas lbw. b. P. Vine .........33 M. McCall c. S. Smith b. P. Vine ..............................13 S. Osborne c. T. Sinclair b. C. Harris ...........................37 B. Evans c. S. Arnup b. S. McRae ............................7 S. Coldebella c&b. C. Hoober ....................16 M. Davey n.o..............................8 C. Rigby n.o. ..............................0 Extras ......................................28 Total .............................9/262 (cc) Bowling: P. Vine 2/48, C. Harris 1/23, S. McRae 2/40, C. Olden 0/13, C. Hoober 2/17, S. Arnup 2/56, T. Zukovskis 0/23, S. Riley 0/36.

OMK v INVERLOCH 1st innings OMK N. Creed b. W. Williams ..........33 L. Jones c. J. Williams b. N. Brayley ..........................4 R. White r.o. .............................12 D. Creed c. J. Smith

TOWN v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island A. Finlayson c. J. Hume b. Z. Trease...........................46 M. Parsons b. B. Berry .............35 B. Insall stp. b. J. Hume .........103

b. W. Williams ......................21 C. Chasemore c. T. Thornby b. W. Williams ......................25 J. Paterson c. J. Smith b. E. Cousins ........................59 M. Adams c. M. Goldsmith b. W. Williams ........................3 D. McMeekin b. A. Mujtaba ....34 N. Audino lbw. b. A. Mujtaba ....7 B. Patterson c. W. Williams b. E. Cousins ........................12 N. Paterson n.o. ..........................0 Extras ......................................15 Total .......................................225 Bowling: L. Anderson 0/23, N. Brayley 1/8, J. Bowring 0/26, W. Williams 4/42, E. Cousins 2/42, J. Smith 0/27, A. Mujtaba 2/44, J. Williams 0/2.

1st innings Inverloch J. Belli c. N. Creed b. R. White ........................... 11 J. Smith r.o. ..............................18 N. Brayley b. N. Audino ..........12 J. Bowring n.o. ...........................4 Extras ........................................1 Total ......................................3/46 Bowling: R. White 1/30, M. Adams 0/15, J. Paterson 0/0, D. McMeekin 0/0, N. Audino 1/0.

KOONWARRA-L/RSL v NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena A. Harrison c. J. Stockdale b. J. Nichols..........................43 W. Telfer n.o. .......................... 118 L. Roberts lbw. b. C. Sherriff.........................72 J. Renden c. J. Nichols b. C. Sherriff...........................8 J. Hoy r.o. .................................20 C. Baudinette n.o......................17 Extras ......................................24 Total .............................4/302 (cc) Bowling: M. Boswell 0/53, C. Sherriff 2/77, J. Nichols 1/15, D. Baker 0/53, S. Turner 0/31, P. Buckley 0/23, J. Rockall 0/26, J. Pickersgill 0/20.

Top flight: Nerrena’s Lachie Roberts made a valuable 75 runs before being given out lbw. Nerrena finished 4/302 in an innings which featured a 118 not out knock by Wayne Telfer. Photo by Mark Drury

• B Grade Division 2

Foster dominates in match opener FOSTER stepped up to the plate to steal a massive lead over Glen Alvie in the first of a two day match on the weekend.

Dan Garlick (119 runs) and W. Davy (118 runs) quickly stole the show, continuing to belt out runs well over a ton.

Dylan Lacasa also performed well, batting 51 runs.

Matthew Hull, Rohan Slade, Darcy Tiziani and Josh Thomas displayed some excellent skill out on the field, each taking a catch in favour of Glen Alvie.

Glen Alvie bowlers Frank Gheller and Ben McRae put pressure on

the Foster team with two wickets each, but Foster ran home and finished its innings 7/373 after 70 overs.

With a week to recuperate, Glen Alvie will need to play with full force this weekend when it goes into bat against the fast paced Foster.

Korumburra also put itself at a substantial advantage, finishing its inning against the Wonthaggi Miners all out for 309 after 66 overs.

Scott Hayes was the standout batsman for Korumburra, smashing out 108 runs. Adam Tagliaferro also performed well, batting 89 runs.

Miners’ bowler Jonothan Rumbold kept Ko-

rumburra within reach by taking three wickets. Darren Beesey and Paul Hammer also took two wickets.

Miners have a goal insight for this weekend, when it will take its opportunity to bat.

An outstanding 124 runs from Sam Vagg put some distance between the Imperials and its opponent Poowong Loch.

Vagg’s score was contributed to by Imperial’s batsman Ryan Higgins, who batted 83.

Eager to stay well in the match, Poowong Loch bowlers Liam Miller, Scott Head, Geoff Birnie and Brad Hall each took one wicket from the Imperials.

Birnie finished it off with two catches.

The Imperials finished its innings 5/259 after 70 overs. Poowong Loch will challenge the score this weekend.

Kilcunda Bass had the bye this round.

Details

GLEN ALVIE v FOSTER 1st innings Foster R. Dower b. F. Gheller .............10 W. Davy c. M. Hull b. J. Hull ............................. 118 R. Lewis c. D. Tiziani b. B. McRae ...........................6 D. Garlick c. J. Thomas b. F. Gheller........................ 119 D. Lacasa c. R. Slade b. B. McRae .........................51 J. Clifton b. J. Thomas .............27 D. Hateley n.o. .........................15 G. Collis r.o. ...............................1 B. Cripps n.o. .............................1 Extras ......................................25 Total .............................7/373 (cc) Bowling: J. Thomas 1/52, F. Gheller 2/42, B. McRae 2/37, P. Palmer 0/63, S. Watson 0/35, M. Hull 0/30, K. Hull 0/45, J. Hull 1/30, D. Tiziani 0/26, R. Mat-

thews 0/2.

IMPERIALS v POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Imperials D. McLennan c. G. Birnie b. S. Head ...............................2 R. Higgins c. N. Allen b. B. Hall ..............................83 S. Vagg b. G. Birnie ...............124 R. McLennan r.o. .....................23 M. Comben c. G. Birnie b. L. Miller ...........................12 A. Meyer n.o. .............................2 P. McCaughan n.o. .....................0 Extras ......................................13 Total .............................5/259 (cc) Bowling: L. Miller 1/27, S. Head 1/31, J. Hamilton 0/48, G. Birnie 1/72, N. Allen 0/34, B. Hall 1/35.

KORUMBURRA v WON MINERS 1st innings Korumburra N. Leppin c. P. Hammer b. D. Beesey .........................12 A. Tagliaferro c. B. Andrighetto b. J. Rumbold .......................89 S. Hayes c. A. Honeysett b. P. Owen ..........................108 J. Celebrine lbw. b. J. Rumbold .........................5

Kookaburra Cup goes to Glengarry THE 2015/16 Kookaburra Cup match was played on January 10 at the Glengarry Recreation Reserve.

For the first time in many years the two top ranked teams (from season 2014/15 Gippsland Premiers) played off for the title.

Glengarry Cricket Club 7/133 cc defeated Inverloch Stingrays Cricket Club 10/92.

Batting first, Glengarry accumulated its total mainly due to Richard Watson 46, Mitchell Sharp 27 and Sam Marks 23.

Ryan Thomas took 4/24 for Inverloch in what was judged to be the man of the match performance.

Thomas’s wickets were the first four batsmen in the order and his early inroads had Glengarry reeling at 4/31.

Glengarry recovered to add a further 102 runs.

In response Inverloch made it off to a better start with 55 on the board when its fourth wicket fell but the middle order did not fire and only a further 37 runs were added before the innings closed handing Glengarry a 41 run victory.

Kit Rothier was the best of the Stingray’s batsmen with 21, Warren Williams 13 and Nathan Bragley 11 chimed in to give the total some respectability.

Justin Little with 4/22 was the leading wicket taker while Cameron Graham and Andrew Winter each collected two.

Glengarry will now represent Gippsland in the 2016/17 Kookaburra Statewide Cup. Following are the AllGippsland Junior country week teams.

Under 15

Batsmen: Liam White (Central Gippsland), Joseph Ziino (SaleMaffra), Caleb Serong (Warragul), Bryce Worboys (Bairnsdale), Ewan Williams (Traralgon) and Jonah Serong (Warragul).

Bowlers: Zac Brown (Central Gippsland), Lachlan Patterson

(Traralgon), Ethan Foley (Traralgon), Will Pyle (Warragul) and Brayden Glenn (Sale-Maffra).

Wicket keeper: Tye Hourigan (Traralgon).

Under 14 Batsmen: Blair Clymo (Central Gippsland), Curtley Farley (Bairnsdale), Cameron Wrigglesworth (Sale-Maffra), Dougie Ryan (Bairnsdale) and Will Gown (Warragul). Bowlers: Anubhav Meenakshi (Central Gippsland), Liam Little (Traralgon), Daniel Bryant (Bairnsdale), Aaron Blanch (Warragul) and Jake Wynd (Sale-Maffra). Wicket keeper: Aaron Bardwell (Leongatha).

J. Oxlee c. P. Nelson b. P. Hammer ........................41 T. Gray c. D. Beesey b. J. Rumbold .........................7 M. Olden b. D. Beesey ............. 11 H. McNeill b. T. Nelson .............1 B. Martin b. P. Nelson ................8 S. Patel n.o. ..............................10

M. Cozzio b. P. Hammer ............0 Extras ......................................17 Total .......................................309 Bowling: J. Rumbold 3/65, D. Beesey 2/48, P. Hammer 2/31, P. Nelson 1/51, J. Nelson 0/33, G. Peters 0/22, P. Owen 1/28, T. Nelson 1/21.

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 11 - January 16 & 23 Home team Grade A1 Nerrena Inverloch Won Workmens Phillip Island Grade A2 Poowong-Loch Foster Kilcunda-Bass Won Miners Grade B1 Town MDU OMK Koon-L/RSL Grade B2 Imperials Korumburra Glen Alvie Kilcunda-Bass Grade C1 MDU Nerrena OMK Won Workmens Grade C2 Won Miners Poowong-Loch Won Workmens Koon-L/RSL

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

v v v v

Korumburra OMK Imperials Town

L Turf I Turf Butch W Cowes Rec

A. Stride T. Rogers G. Laird M. Heenan

v v v v

MDU Glen Alvie Koon-L/RSL Bye

Loch Rec G. Adams FGC G. Wightman Bass Rec L. White

v v v v

Phillip Island Won Workmens Inverloch Nerrena

SP 1 Meen Rec Outt Rec Koon Rec

v v v v

Poowong-Loch EC Won Miners Kor Rec Foster GA Bye

N. Grabham B. Bek A. Roberts

v v v v

Town Korumburra Phillip Island Inverloch

Meen Nerr Rec KSC McMhn

G. Wyatt K. Scrimshaw N. Graydon I. Thomas

v v v v

Kilcunda-Bass Glen Alvie OMK Bye

Won Rec TBA Poow Rec TBA WSC G. Goss (Wk2)

T. Grace I. Richards A. Jordan N. Barnes

Any person interested in umpiring contact Graham Laird 0408 454 741.

Please note all games start at 1pm.

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• C Grade Division 1

Diggers hold top position C GRADE Division 1 teams hit off in the first innings of Round 11 on Saturday.

Meeniyan Dumbalk United won the toss and went in to bat first at home against the Scorpions.

Premier batsman Tim Bright made 11 runs before the Scorpions’ Tim Cashin caught him out.

Dale Thomas constructed the innings with 45 runs accompanied by Brent Casbolt on 34.

Scorpions’ Michael Warren had a successful day, taking five wickets for the side, while Davern Goss caught out three MDU batsmen.

MDU managed to make 165 runs while it scrambled to move up from last on the ladder.

Over at McMahon Reserve, Wonthaggi Workmen’s went in to bat after losing the toss to Inverloch.

Premier batsmen Steve Anstey and Sean Roche hit hard, making 73 and 166 runs respectively.

Lochlan McLean made 69 runs before Steven Fisher caught him out in

one of Fisher’s two catches for the day.

Shaun Hayes took four wickets for the side however Workmens managed to finish the day on an impressive 7/389 in a bid to move up from forth on the ladder. The Stingrays will have to work extremely hard this Saturday to move from seventh position.

The Sharks won the toss against the Diggers on Saturday and went in to bat first.

Michael Cleary, John Manning and Wade Paterson constructed the innings, making 30, 23 and 16 runs respectively.

Diggers’ Robert Quaife caught three Sharks out while David Jeffries took five wickets for the side.

Sharks finished the innings on 117 in the 45th over before Diggers went in to bat.

Quaife made 16 runs and Aaron McKinnon made 11 before Ron Young caught them both out in the first 14 overs.

Diggers finished for the day on 2/35 with hopes to return strong this week and maintain the top

position on the ladder.

Nerrena won the toss at home and sent in the Cobras to bat.

Cobras’ premier batman Peter Churchill constructed the innings with 51 runs before Marc Waltom caught him out in one of his two catches for the innings.

Matt Wrigley and Cameron Smith contributed 46 and 37 runs respectively as the Cobras made 187 runs in the 46th over.

Red Caps’ Brian Gannon kicked off the innings making 18 runs not out while Gavin Giliam made 11 before he was bowled out by Darryl Telfer.

Red Caps finished the day 2/39 in the 14th over.

Details

MDU v TOWN 1st innings MDU T. Bright c. T. Cashin b. J. Pouw ............................. 11 G. Jones c. D. Goss b. M. Kreutzberger .................2 C. Cary b. R. Shields................27 D. Thomas stp. D. Goss b. M. Warren ........................45 M. Hoober c. D. Goss b. R. Edwards .........................3 B. Casbolt stp. D. Goss b. M. Warren ........................34 W. Cocksedge lbw. b. M. Kreutzberger .................4

W. Collins c. D. Goss b. M. Warren ..........................0 J. Bright c. G. Pouw b. M. Warren ........................14 K. Brown c. T. Cashin b. M. Warren ........................13 J. Brown n.o. ..............................1 Extras ......................................12 Total .......................................165 Bowling: J. Pouw 1/26, M. Kreutzberger 2/42, R. Edwards 1/23, R. Shields 1/34, T. Cashin 0/8, M. Warren 5/27.

WON WORKMENS v INVERLOCH 1st innings Won Workmens S. Anstey b. S. Hayes ...............73 S. Roche c. P. Johnson b. S. Hayes .........................166 L. McLean c. S. Fisher b. M. Woods .........................69 L. McGuirk lbw. b. S. Hayes .....0 I. Barnes c. S. Fisher b. S. Hayes .............................7 L. Anstey c. J. Womer b. D. Cashin..........................32

J. Wade b. D. Cashin ..................0 M. Cadwallender n.o. ...............17 M. Sharp n.o...............................4 Extras ......................................21 Total .............................7/389 (cc) Bowling: S. Hayes 4/145, D. Cashin 2/61, P. Harmer 0/23, M. Woods 1/102, W. Barker 0/22, R. Bradley 0/27.

OMK v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island M. Christopher b. P. Green.........5 D. Kenter c. R. Quaife b. P. Green ............................ 11 W. Paterson c. P. Harper b. R. Dixon ...........................16 C. Muscat c. R. Quaife b. D. Jeffries .........................14 S. Niven r.o. .............................10 R. Young lbw. b. D. Jeffries .......0 S. Cox c. J. Greenwood b. D. Jeffries ...........................0 J. Johnston c. R. Quaife b. J. Greenwood .....................0 M. Cleary n.o. ..........................30 J. Manning c&b. D. Jeffries .....23

Diggers and Killy in to bat THE Diggers went in to bat first after losing the toss to home team opponents, the Workmens on Saturday.

Premier batsman Daniel Wylie made 57 runs while Adam Busana and Warrick Hayes contributed 68 and 38 runs respectively.

Workmens’ Jack Sheerin took three wickets for the side and Joshua Schulz took another two.

The Diggers finished the innings on 247 in the 58th over in a battle to claim top place on the ladder, currently second to the Miners.

A 50 year reunion of MDU Football Club’s 1965-66, 1966-67 premiership sides is on at the Meeniyan Recreation Reserve on Saturday, January 30 at 1.30pm.

Kilcunda Bass also went in to bat first after losing the toss to home side Wonthaggi Miners at Wonthaggi football ground.

Killy Bass premier batsman Gary Burchell was run out on 105 runs alongside Simon Blake who was not out on 41.

Daniel Blackney contributed 35 runs to the innings before he was bowled out by Darcy Brosnan.

Clint Gooch caught out Jack Rosenow and Killy Bass finished the innings on 5/280 in the 60th over.

Wonthaggi Miners will be in to bat on Saturday to

The players in those teams were Eddy Wright, David Webster, Ron Hughes (dec), Ivan Hughes (dec), Laurie Keyhoe, Alan Herald, David Roberts, Gordon Young (dec), Glen Thomas, Brendon Hullick,

Graeme Davies, Colin McDonald, Jim Slattery and Ken Thomas.

The club is still trying to contact Colin McDonald and Jim Slattery, a former Dumbalk school teacher.

Remarkably Alan Herald also played in the 195566 premiership side.

All other players and supporters and families that were around in that era are invited to attend.

For more details contact Graeme Davies on 0404 605 536 or 5625 1305.

Milo cricket Twilight stars set to go

• Leongatha Croquet Club

THE Leongatha Croquet Club is looking for players for its fun twilight competition.

The evening competition was very successful at the club last year with competition strong.

It is also great fun and followed by a free sausage sizzle on Monday nights between 6pm and 8pm for four weeks from Monday, February 8 until Monday, February 29.

Interested players should contact Na-

nette Meredith on 0412 187 608 before January 25 to register.

The croquet club has experienced keen interest lately with new members Kate Hocken, Charlie Wilson, Judy O’Sullivan, Deidre Green and Rick Munro enjoying their new found sport.

The club welcomes any interested people to come and try out the great game.

Club days are Wednesday and Saturday from 1pm.

Flat soled shoes are a must and use of equipment and coaching are free.

NERRENA v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra P. Churchill c. M. Waltom b. D. Grigg ...........................51 A. Brinksma c. G. Gilliam b. P. Joseph ...........................13

C. Smith lbw. b. B. Castles ......37 G. Barrett lbw. b. D. Grigg.........7 I. Riddell lbw. b. B. Castles .......5 R. Francis lbw. b. B. Castles ......3 J. Petrie c&b. J. Beckwith ..........1 T. Morrison c. G. Gilliam b. B. Castles ...........................8 M. Wrigley n.o. ........................46 D. Telfer b. B. Castles ................1 S. Hall c&b. M. Waltom.............4 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .......................................187 Bowling: N. Battersby 0/61, P. Joseph 1/36, B. Castles 5/41, D. Grigg 2/10, J. Beckwith 1/38, M. Waltom 1/0.

1st innings Nerrena B. Gannon n.o. .........................18 G. Giliam b. D. Telfer .............. 11 N. Battersby c. T. Morrison b. P. Churchill.........................2 J. Beckwith n.o...........................4 Extras ........................................4 Total ......................................2/39 Bowling: D. Telfer 1/9, S. Hall 0/7, M. Wrigley 0/11, P. Churchill 1/11.

• C Grade Division 2

Reunion calls

Newly minted: from left, Judy O’Sullivan, Charlie Wilson, Kate Hocken and Rick Munro are four new members of the Leongatha Croquet Club enjoying the challenges and fun of the game of croquet. If you haven’t yet tried the game, twilight competition provides a perfect opportunity to do so.

B. Young c. P. Harper b. D. Jeffries ...........................0 Extras ........................................8 Total ....................................... 117 Bowling: P. Green 2/17, R. Dixon 1/28, T. Eustace 0/28, D. Jeffries 5/20, J. Greenwood 1/12, P. Gillin 0/11.

1st innings OMK A. McKinnon c. R. Young b. B. Young........................... 11 J. Greenwood n.o. ......................5 R. Quaife c. R. Young b. B. Young...........................16 T. Eustace n.o. ............................1 Extras ........................................2 Total ......................................2/35 Bowling: S. Niven 0/18, B. Young 2/14, S. Cox 0/2, J. Johnston 0/1.

MILO in2CRICKET packs have arrived and can be collected from the Town Cricket Club rooms on Friday, January 22, between 4pm and 5.30pm.

The MILO in2CRICKET programme resumes on Friday, January 29 The LDCA’s girls’

cricket competition will resume on Monday, February 1 at 4.15pm at the Town Cricket Club (lower Leongatha Primary School grounds).

Team shirts will be available and new players are welcome To register call Rob Wood on 0408 820 582 or email: rwood@cricketvictoria.com.au

defend their position at the top of the ladder.

Poowong Loch defeated Glen Alvie by default after the team forfeited due to insufficient numbers while the Cougars had a bye.

D. Wylie r.o. ...............................0 R. Wyatt c. A. Churchill b. J. Sheerin ............................2 Extras ......................................21 Total .......................................247 Bowling: L. Borne 1/57, J. Sheerin 3/36, S. Liddle 1/39, N. Dobbie 1/33, A. Baumgartner 1/30, K. Dudley 0/26, J. Schulz 2/15.

WON WORKMENS v OMK 1st innings OMK D. Wylie lbw. b. S. Liddle ........57 S. Matthews lbw. b. J. Sheerin ..........................15 G. Lomagno lbw. b. J. Sheerin ...1 A. Busana c. A. Baumgartner b. L. Borne .............................1 M. Gow b. J. Schulz .................68 B. Maguire lbw. b. N. Dobbie .........................30 M. Blackburn c. J. Schulz b. A. Baumgartner ................ 11 W. Hayes n.o. ...........................38 J. Whiteside b. J. Schulz ............2

WON MINERS v KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass G. Burchell r.o. .......................105 S. Burchell b. F. Brosnan ...........2 J. Rosenow c. C. Gooch b. R. Sharma.........................19 J. Bastwrous b. T. Walker1.......15 S. Blake n.o. .............................41 D. Blackney b. T. Brosnan .......35 J. Reilly n.o. ...............................7 Extras ......................................56 Total .............................5/280 (cc) Bowling: L. Jones 0/24, T. Hamilton 0/25, F. Brosnan 1/19, P. Loos 0/24, R. Sharma 1/34, T. Walker 1/70, D. Brosnan 0/27, C. Gooch 0/23, T. Brosnan 1/10.

Details Division 2

East meets west in big bash THE A Grade T20 knockout cup finals day is this Sunday, January 24.

It’s a big day of Big Bash cricket with the initial rounds now played.

The eight teams which started the competition in either the East or West zone have been reduced to four.

Being a knockout format, to make the finals teams needed to beat two other teams.

In the East zone the semi final game will be between Town and Imperials with the game being played at Scorpion Park in Leongatha.

To reach the semi Town defeated MDU and Foster whilst Imperials defeated Koonwarra LRSL and OMK. In the West zone the

semi final is between Phillip Island and Wonthaggi Miners at Butch West Oval in Wonthaggi.

To reach the semi Phillip Island defeated Club and Poowong Loch, whilst Miners defeated Glen Alvie and Korumburra.

The semi-finals start at 10.30am and the two winning teams will then travel to Inverloch to contest the grand final, East versus West, at Thompsons Reserve on turf.

The grand final has a scheduled 2pm start.

The winning team will receive the perpetual trophy and $500 prize money.

This is the seventh year of the T20 A Grade Cup with previous winners being Wonthaggi Club three times, Inverloch, Phillip Island and OMK.

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Team Heppell backs Dyson Essendon footballer looks beyond doping controversy

By Brad Lester FORMER Leongatha footballer Dyson Heppell is already preparing for a return to the Australian Football League (AFL) in 2017, after being suspended from playing his beloved game until November 13 this year.

He was among the 34 past and present Essendon Football Club players banned from playing during the 2016 season in the wake of the club’s controversial supplements program designed to improve players’ recovery and strength.

In 2012, Dyson and his teammates received banned substances, including Thymosin Beta-4, under the club’s supplements program run by sports scientist Stephen Dank, but club chairman Lindsay Tanner said the players had believed the supplements were legal.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport upheld the World Anti-Doping Agency’s appeal against the Australian Football League Anti-Doping Tribunal’s decision of March 31, 2015.

The AFL’s tribunal had dismissed charges of breach of the AFL’s AntiDoping Code brought by the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA), the national anti-doping organisation.

Dyson was anticipating his first season as the club’s vice-captain in 2016, but now faces a year away from the club and the game.

Of some consolation to the Heppell family is that Dyson’s younger brother Aaron, who last year played six games with Essendon’s Victorian Football League side, may now be recruited to the Bombers’ senior list, as Essendon will lose 12 current players due to suspension.

Dyson’s father Paul, a Leongatha builder, said while Dyson was devastated, Dyson would train with his suspended teammates and pursue other interests until he was eligible to return to professional football.

Nonetheless Paul said Dyson felt robbed of an opportunity to play as vicecaptain.

“He was really looking forward to playing under (captain) Jobe Watson but

hopefully that leadership role will still continue. Because the 12 players can’t play at the club, they have to stick together and will probably train together outside of the club to keep up their fitness and skills,” Paul said.

Dyson’s elder brother Jamin Heppell defended his brother and fellow players, saying elite athletes paid by a club must trust club staff.

“You must believe that the people around you have your best interest at heart and the team’s best interest, otherwise you create a culture of mistrust and suspicion which will not equate to success,” he wrote on Facebook.

“Trust in your team is fundamental in any team in any industry trying to achieve success. So when an expert pharmacist and biochemist tell you to take something, believing that it is for the betterment of your football and the team, you take it.

“In a success culture there should be no need for questions, and these men believed they were working in a culture of success.”

As a result, Jamin said, “I blame the club for negligence of its duty of care over the players, and I just feel for the men, their families and their partners who are affected in this moment and for the rest of this year.

“Finally from an older brother to younger brother I just want to say: Dyson Heppell you are a remarkable leader and I know you will pull through this one as you always do and I know you will bring the rest of these men with you.”

The punishment issued by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on Tuesday, January 12, devastated Essendon players and their families.

“After what they’ve been through over the past three years, we thought they would not have got too heavier a sentence,” Paul said.

“But we could not believe it.

“It was a shock that he has a year out of the game now. We are very disappointed with it and will move forward.”

Dyson has an interest in Port Melbourne gymnasium F45 Training, is completing a building course and is renovating a house at Moonee Ponds.

“So he certainly won’t be sitting around doing nothing,” Paul said.

Paul was uncertain whether any players would take legal action against Essendon for failing to provide a duty of care.

“But that’s not to say it won’t come up,” he said.

Despite the saga embroiling Essendon for the past three years, Paul said Dyson had managed the strain, with his family always offering support and continuing to do so.

“We have urged him not to dwell on it. Yesterday (January 12) was a reasonably emotional day but now the dust has settled a bit, he will be fine,” Paul said.

“He loves playing footy and there will be that transition. For the last five years he’s been going to the club nearly every day so he’s certainly going to miss everyone.

“It will be tough but all the players will get around it.”

Suspended players are not permitted to be involved with grassroots clubs, ruling out the possibility of Dyson taking up a role with Leongatha or Alberton league clubs.

Dyson returned to his family in Leongatha last Tuesday, January 12, after learning of his suspension that morning.

He celebrated Aaron’s 21st birthday with his family at a breakfast gathering at Inverloch on Wednesday, January 13, before heading to the Murray River for a holiday.

Last Wednesday, Paul said Aaron was yet to learn of his prospects of playing for Essendon’s AFL side.

“It will be exciting if Aaron could be involved but it will be a long shot. It is up to the recruiting staff,” Paul said.

“If Aaron is what they are looking for, who knows, if he is, it will be a real bonus.”

An Essendon spokesperson said it was too early to determine the new players and whether Aaron could be selected.

Bombers chairman Mr Tanner described the penalty imposed on the 34 players as “manifestly unfair”.

“At all times our players acted in good faith. They sought assurances and were provided them,” he said.

“If ever there was a case to be made for no significant fault (of the players), this was it.”

Mr Tanner said the court’s findings were devastating for the players.

“The finding is heartbreaking for our players, who will struggle to understand how two tribunals could come to different conclusions based on the same evidence,” he said.

“We felt that the comprehensive verdict of the AFL Anti-Doping Tribunal last year was the correct one.

“Notwithstanding that, we do ac-

knowledge the authority of the Court of Arbitration for Sport and we must accept its decision.”

Mr Tanner, on behalf of the club, again apologised to the players and the club’s supporters for “a mistake of the highest magnitude” in its decision to implement its controversial supplement program in 2012.

Dyson was unavailable for comment.

Standout player: Dyson Heppell in full flight for Essendon at Etihad Stadium during round 17 last year. Photo: Herald Sun.

Top, Moving on: Essendon footballer Dyson Heppell (second from right) celebrates brother Aaron’s 21st birthday with his family at Inverloch last Wednesday, the day after the Court of Arbitration for Sport announced he and other Essendon players would be suspended for 2016. From left, Dyson’s father Paul Heppell, brothers Aaron and Jamin, and mother Ann-Maree Heppell.

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