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$30m housing project flagged By Brad Lester A RESIDENTIAL subdivision at Walkerville - previously touted as worth up to $30 million – is closer to fruition. An application for the project could be submitted to South Gippsland Shire Council as early as the end of January or the middle of February. The 80 house project – known as the Walkerville Coastal Village – will have a store and vineyard, and include a sewerage system that will cater for the rest of the Walkerville community. Proponent Jeremy Rich said the project would contribute to the region’s vibrant tourism industry and lure visitors during the typically quieter winter months. “There is not enough range of quality accommodation and places to eat. We have some good venues around but there are not enough of them,” he said. “To make hay in the middle of winter is a new game and we can help with that. We have a world class coastline and we will offer world class facilities.” Renowned architect Peter McIntyre, the man behind a similar project at Dinner Plain in the Victorian High Country, will design the homes. Each house will be on two acre lots. The development will be built on 230 acres of an existing beef, sheep and vineyard property owned by the Rich family. Mr Rich said the project was supported by the previous Coalition Government but would need the backing of the new Labor Government.
Summer magic at Inverloch Dressing up for beachside fun at the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club’s Nippers camp last Wednesday were, front, from left, Maddy Buswell, Maisy McCristal, Milly Brown and Clemie Langley and back, from left, Jordy Bell and Max Ruthven. Full story and more photos on page 37.
Firebug scare By Tayla Kershaw A SUSPICIOUS grass fire in Wonthaggi on Saturday has sparked concerns of a firebug risking life and property in South Gippsland.
Temperatures soared and strong winds billowed at 70 to 80km/h - dangerous fire weather on a total fire ban day. The same day, a small bushfire occurred at Wooreen, north of Leongatha. The Wonthaggi fire started in Reed Crescent at 3.20pm. While the cause it
yet to be determined, the Country Fire Authority believed it was lit under suspicious circumstances. However, detectives from the Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit are yet to find accelerants to prove the fire was deliberate. Incident controller Jamie Moresco of Wonthaggi CFA said, “We want to
make sure residents keep a watchful eye out on bushland and residential areas for any suspicious activity. “Anyone can report suspicious behaviour to their local police or call Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.” Eleven CFA units were alerted to attend the heathland blaze, with units from Wonthaggi, Kilcunda, Dalyston, Inver-
loch and Pound Creek responding. The Department of Environment and Primary Industries also attended, as well as a helicopter from Moorabbin contracted to the CFA. The fire engulfed almost two hectares of grass and scrub at the western end of Reed Crescent. Continued on page 6.
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Rail trail dream Leongatha-Korumburra link mooted By Brad Lester LEONGATHA and Korumburra could be linked by a rail trail under a possible proposal by South Gippsland Shire councillors, creating a massive tourism attraction for the region.
Councillors have been discussing the prospect of extending the Great Southern Rail Trail from Leongatha to Korumburra alongside the existing railway. Mayor Cr Jeannette Harding said an easement alongside the railway was wide enough to accommodate a rail trail without interfering with the South Gippsland Tourist Railway, passenger or freight rail services if those ever returned to South Gippsland. Work has begun on linking the missing gap in the rail trail at the Black Spur between Koonwarra and Meeniyan. The new section joining Toora and Welshpool should be completed by the middle of January. Once those works are done, the trail will span 69km from Leongatha to Welshpool. If ever the rail trail was extended to Korumburra, the Great Southern Rail Trail would then span about 85km from Korumburra to Welshpool – and then to Port Welshpool via another existing trail - creating a major a tourist attraction. That would be worth millions
of dollars to the region’s economy annually. “It was just suggested among the councillors that we have the trail from Korumburra to Port Welshpool because then we can advertise we have a trail that goes through the whole shire,” Cr Harding said. “It’s just a dream we have at the moment but we are all feeling quietly confident we will be able to achieve that one because the backbone is already there.” Cr Harding said councillors would consult the community, the council and State Government about any more definite proposal. “The public needs to know there is enough space there for the trail to go alongside the railway line and it won’t interrupt the train,” she said. Max Semken, the Leongatha man who has long advocated for the return of passenger rail services to South Gippsland, welcomed the possible expansion of the rail trail to Korumburra. “That corridor is wide enough for two railway lines and a rail trail,” he said. “I would support having a rail trail all the way to Melbourne. If we had a rail trail with rail services, that would bring a lot of visitors to that region and would mean more jobs. “It’s another situation where rail trails and railways can combine.” Mr Semken said the longer trail would be suitable for sporting events such as marathons and improve safety by removing athletes from roads. “In Canada and England, their rail
trails are up to 150 miles long. Why could we not connect our trail to one that linked Cranbourne and Pakenham and then connected to Puffing Billy?” he said. “We could also have a linkage from the trail at Mirboo North to Leongatha as well. It could be a Federal Government jobs creation project over a few years.” Gippsland South MLA Peter Ryan has previously said completing the Black Spur section would provide more than $1.9 million in annual economic benefits to the region through tourism related business opportunities, employment and new attractions. Cr Harding said council wanted to meet with representatives of the new State Government as soon as possible to confirm state funding of $1.3 million – as promised by the previous Coalition Government – was still available to fund the missing link in the rail trail between Koonwarra and Meeniyan. That project entails opening a 2.6km section of trail by restoring three bridges to be restored and/or constructed, and sections of trail to be built. Cr Harding remained confident funding would be available, saying, “We understand they are going to go ahead with the Black Spur development of the bridges. “Our CEO Tim Tamlin has had verbal expressions from the State Government the Black Spur project is going ahead. “It’s a huge safety issue because people are going back out on the road and back in again.”
Joyful occasion: the first baby to be born at Leongatha Hospital in 2015 was not delivered until 8.41am on Monday, January 5. Cooper Charles Falls was born a healthy 8lb 30oz to proud parents Laurissa and Anthony and is a brother to Lucy, 8, Lincoln, 4, and Khloe, 3, of Tarwin Lower.
Tourism worth millions HOLIDAY parks are booked out across South Gippsland and Bass Coast, with campers and holidaymakers flooding to beachside hotspots.
“We’re packed,” caretaker of Yanakie Caravan Park Craig Hamilton said. “A lot of the bookings
were made close to a year ago.” Camp sites at Tidal River on Wilsons Promontory are also booked out. Around 5.1 million visitors travel to the greater Gippsland region each year, according to Destination Gippsland’s marketing manager Andrew Wilson, bringing with them millions of dollars in business. Around 874,000 tourists visited South Gippsland in the last year, while 743,000
visited the Inverloch–Wonthaggi area. Tourism brings a whopping $619 million to the Bass Coast economy annually, according to the Victorian Regional Tourism Satellite Accounts, Bass Coast Shire Council acting general manager sustainable development and growth, Jodi Kennedy, said. “This represents 12.2 per cent of the Gross Regional Product of Bass Coast across a full year,” Ms
Kennedy said. “The tourism industry also directly employs 2500 people. “Summer is a vital time as for the economy of Bass Coast – 38 per cent of the annual visitation to Bass Coast happens during the three months of summer. “Local businesses rely on strong summer turnover to get them through the quieter winter months.” Tourism brings $45 million annually into South
Gippsland Shire, and the flow on effect of this supports a total of $101 million in gross regional product, according to the 2012–2013 Prom Country Economic Impact and Visitor Profile Report. And summer visitors deliver the highest dollar value. Summer visitors, on average, spend more nights in the region and spend the most money per overnight trip ($707) and per person ($307), Christine Legg of South Gippsland Shire Council said. The visitor profile report said people’s motivations for visiting South Gippsland were to rest and relax; to experience nature; and to escape. “Wilsons Promontory remains a primary drawcard,” Ms Legg said. “However, rail trails, Coal Creek, Agnes Falls, beaches, walks, villages and fishing are also very popular.”
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2000 party on the hill MORE than 2000 people gathered on The Hill in Krowera to ring in the new year alongside some of the best
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NYE on The Hill event took place from December 30 until January 1, and was a huge success with fans and artists calling it one of the best NYE experiences they’d ever had. “We were just so pleased with the whole vibe of the event and the beautiful nature of the people who attended. I honestly think you’d be hard pressed to find a more friendly, fun filled group of people anywhere in Australia,” said co-organiser Aidan McLaren. Despite some strong storms in the lead up to the event, Mother Nature came to the party on NYE providing the perfect sunset to end 2014.
Musical highlights included The Smith Street Band, The Delta Riggs,
Jakubi (who played the countdown set) and L-Fresh the Lion.
“After the success of this year we’ll definitely be running NYE on The Hill
Party time: music fans see in the new year at The Hills Are Alive Festival. Photo by Ant Hellier.
Pumping sounds: bands such as Money For Rope had the crowds dancing at The Hills Are Alive Festival. Photo by Ant Hellier. Left, Magic sight: the last sunset of 2014, at The Hills Are Alive Festival.
Island fight not over PHILLIP Island’s Stand Alone group has vowed to keep fighting for the promised services review that now seems under a cloud.
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Island alarm: chair of the Phillip Island Stand Alone group Stephen Fullarton is calling on the Andrews Labor Government to start the promised Island services review.
The State Government has delayed meetings due to start on January 15 and group member Greg Price said the group was “alarmed by this announcement”. “We are trying to get confirmation this is only a short delay and that the Andrews Government has not cancelled this review,”
he said. Mr Price said the group received correspondence last week that a consultant for the review had not been appointed and scheduled meetings were postponed. “It seems the new Minister for Local Government (Natalie Hutchins) has put on hold any initiatives by the former government so we are anxiously waiting on confirmation the review will go ahead,” he said. Mr Price said the Phillip Island Progress Association would meet this week to discuss its next action
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plan. “We want confirmation on the review sooner than later and hope to get a start on this by the end of the month,” he said. “Whatever the outcome, the fight for a better deal for Phillip Island will continue and we will get the machine into gear again and ramp up the campaign. “It is too important when you consider the poor state of the Island. The main street and roads are a disgrace and we have just welcomed 60,000 people to the Island for the Christmas and New Year.” The Stand Alone group was reformed in April last year in a bid to break away from Bass Coast Shire and re-establish its own local government body, with local residents angry at what they believe is 20 years of neglect. Group chair Stephen Fullarton has reported, “Just under 50 per cent of the rate revenue for the Bass Coast Shire comes from Phillip Island and 85 per cent of tourism revenue is generated on the Island, and nothing is being done for us on the Island. “We know where the money is being spent, and it certainly isn’t on the Island.”
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Road toll climbs By Stuart Biggins NINE people died on South Gippsland’s roads in 2014, up on seven in the previous year.
The Victorian road toll increased for the first time since 2005, with a sharp increase in pedestrian deaths - 44 compared to 36 in 2013 - a major concern for police. Bass Coast Highway Patrol Sergeant Jason Hullick said all road users must pay attention and not be distracted by mobile phones. Three of the deaths in South Gippsland occurred on the Strzelecki Highway, including two on Crightons Hill north of Leongatha. The other was on a relatively straight stretch of road near the Mossvale Park turnoff at Berrys Creek. The road toll for 2014 showed 248 people were killed on roads across the state, five more deaths than in 2013. Road Policing Command Assistant Commissioner Robert Hill said, “I can’t emphasise enough how important it is to pay attention and look after not only yourself but others on the roads. “Every person killed on our roads this year has friends and family who are grieving and sadly there is nothing I can say or do that can take their pain away. “In the last decade the road toll has dropped from 346 to 248 despite a growing population and increased numbers of people using the roads.” The road toll has fallen from 1061 deaths in 1970 and continues to fall. Authorities have a target of zero deaths. “There is a lot more work to do before we reach the target of zero deaths and zero
serious injuries on our roads but I’m very confident that we are on the right track,” the assistant commissioner said. “I thank the vast majority of Victorians who drive within the speed limit, don’t drink or take drugs and drive, use a seat belt, take breaks on long trips and aren’t tempted to use their mobile phone behind the wheel.” Sgt Hullick said collisions involving trucks had occurred and the only cycling fatality resulted from the cyclist careering out of control on a steep descent at Poowong. Police receive plenty of complaints about each other from cyclists and motorists but Sgt Hullick said, “There are three main elements to road safety for all road users: patience and courtesy, driving to the conditions, and paying attention.” The motoring public will notice a significant change from April or earlier as highway patrol units are trained for and begin implementing drug testing. Drugs are now thought to have outstripped alcohol as a contributing factor in road accidents. Until now drug testing in South Gippsland has been conducted by metropolitan resources. With the Bass Coast Highway Patrol Unit, newly skilled drug testing will be doubled across the service area. Sgt Hullick said holiday traffic makes road busier, and getting onto and off Phillip Island can frustrate motorists. He advised the public to time their travel plans to avoid peak delays. “While holiday traffic does make the roads busier, it doesn’t equate to more accidents,” he said.
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A BOY was airlifted to hospital on Sunday night after a suspected snake bite at Venus Bay.
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Wonthaggi paramedics treated the primary school aged boy as though he had been bitten by a snake, before he was airlifted from Venus Bay to Monash Medical Centre for treatment. He was discharged on Monday morning and no anti-venom was administered. A spokesperson for Monash could not confirm if the boy had been bitten.
ILLEGAL fireworks were set off at a Port Welshpool home on Friday night. Toora Police seized the fireworks at 10pm. A 55 year old Port Welshpool man received a summons to attend court at a later date.
Slow down POLICE are still catching speeding drivers in Wilsons Promontory National Park. From Boxing Day to yesterday (Monday, January 5), police issued 20 speeding fines. Most drivers were caught in the 80km/h zone. Police urge drivers to pay attention to the speed limits.
Nice and cool: from left, Toora’s Stephanie Storr, Maia Wegner and Samantha Lazaroo found the perfect way to beat Friday afternoon’s heat by taking a dip in Toora’s swimming pool.
Drugs spoil New Year’s party By Stuart Biggins FOURTY-four party goers were apprehended by police for drug offences at a Phillip Island music festival last week.
They were caught with the help of drug detection dogs in the car park as they arrived for the Beyond the Valley New Years Eve music festival at the Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit. The operation was carried out over five hours on Tuesday afternoon, December 30. But generally police were pleased with crowd’s behaviour and no problems were caused by over consumption of alcohol.
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No arrests were made at the festival. However, Senior Sergeant Trevor Teer of Wonthaggi Police said the hospital tent at the festival saw a continuous stream of party goers treated for drug overdoses which kept the doctor and ambulance staff busy. One girl who was flown by air ambulance to the Alfred Hospital in a critical condition is recovering well. The foreshore at Cowes saw a crowd which police estimate was between 4000 and 5000 gather to see in the New Year. Senior Sergeant Teer said the crowd was well behaved with only two arrested for drunken
behaviour. “I remember the old days when we would have 100 in the three cells on New Year’s Eve,” he said. “They would brawl in the cells all night and when we let them out they’d say it was the best night they’d ever had and want to do it again next year.”
The emphasis at Cowes is now on family entertainment and having no fireworks also makes a difference as people go elsewhere for those, Snr Sgt Teer said. Inverloch, Leongatha and Wonthaggi police reported no incidents on New Year’s Eve.
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Crowds flock to beach festival By Stuart Biggins A SWELTERING morning greeted holidaymakers and locals who flocked to the Wonthaggi Surf Lifesaving Club’s family festival at the Cape Paterson Bay Beach on Saturday. Entertainment was all by locals and included a performance by children from the Wonthaggi Rock School. In its third year of the Wonthaggi Lifesaving Club running the event, the day revolved around a large craft market with local produce on display, food stalls and beach games and activities for children. The club’s facilities are about to undergo redevelopment with a meeting scheduled for February
between Bass Shire Coast Council, the lifesaving club, the Department of the Environment and Primary Industries, and other interest groups. Mark Scott, one of the club’s organisers of the event, said, “The old facilities are surviving but carry a large maintenance bill every year.” Council has approved the master plan for the development which is projected to cost around $1.5 million. Mr Scott said the sustainable multi-functional building was designed to be relevant to both the club and the needs of the community. “It will be more than a box on the beach,” he said. Funding will be split equally between the club, the State Government and council. The club is a family based club with many older members, including senior members who devote many volunteer hours to the club.
Cooling off: Jane Watson, Allison Jackson, Bevan Holver and Tony Jackson on holiday from Melbourne find relief from the heat at the Cape Paterson Bay Beach.
Koonwarra market Left, Mallawi Wines tasting: Sarah Hopkins of Mallani Wines with John and Patricia Wright of Venus Bay all enjoying the atmosphere, at the Koonwarra Farmers’ Market on Saturday. Below, Sizzling: from left, Peter Hanily, George Witherow, Anthony Clemann and Scott Considine of the Koonwarra CFA gearing up for a big day of fund raising for the fire brigade at the Koonwarra Farmers’ Market on Saturday.
Service with a smile: Maddy Robinson, Alyse Penney and Georgia Mutiner did a great job running the coffee shop at the Cape Paterson Family Fun Festival.
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Firebug scare Continued from page 1. The affected area was a reserve in a secure paddock and took an hour to control. Mr Moresco said all units were quick to respond as Saturday was a total fire ban day. “We were ready to go due to the conditions,” he said. “We would like to thank all the residents for providing firefighters with drinks throughout the afternoon.” The CFA urge everyone to remain cautious during total fire ban days and dangerous fire weather. Leongatha CFA firefighter Andy Kay said conditions were awful on Saturday and caused the bushfire at Wooreen. The fire broke out on Yarragon Road. Mr Kay said the heat caused the remains of a burnoff to smoulder and flare up, although
the burn off may have been weeks ago. CFA units from Leongatha and Berrys Creek attended. All fires were banned on Friday and Saturday due to hot temperatures. Fish Creek CFA was called to Shallow Inlet on Friday after a woman lit a campfire. The 55 year old Moorabbin woman was questioned by Foster Police in regards to lighting the fire during the total fire ban. She was issued a summons to attend court. The CFA was busy with several other incidents on Saturday, including dogs locked in cars. CFA members urge pet owners to be more vigilant. There were also a few false alarms, including an incident at the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club on Friday. CFA units from Inverloch,
Pound Creek and Wonthaggi attended the clubhouse to find the volunteers had burnt their toast and set off the smoke alarm. There was no fire and the volunteers had managed to clear the smoke from the clubhouse upon the CFA’s arrival. The CFA sent out multiple brigades to all calls over the weekend due to the weather conditions and the total fire ban status. CFA members also urge everyone to remember fire restrictions still apply on days that are not under a total fire ban. A Pascoe Vale man received summons after starting a burnoff without a permit. He was burning branches at his Boolarra South property on Sunday at 5.30pm. He received a penalty although the total fire ban had been lifted.
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Bair Street revamp by Brad Lester THE reinvigoration of Leongatha’s Bair Street is on South Gippsland Shire Council’s agenda for 2015.
But mayor Cr Jeanette Harding said planning on the thoroughfare’s streetscape once trucks are removed was “progressing slowly”. Bair Street now has many empty shops and is in desperate need of new life given it is one of two main streets in Leongatha. In contrast, the other commercial strip, McCartin Street, is brimming with life. In a letter to the editor in today’s Star, Korumburra resident Glenys Davidson expressed concern for Leongatha’s retail future. “I believe the council needs to get behind retail and encourage other businesses to town. There are too many empty shops, which looks like the town of Leongatha is dying,” she wrote. Once the new heavy vehicle alternate route is operational in Long
Street, that will remove trucks and other large vehicles from Bair Street. Council will then assume responsibility for Bair Street from VicRoads, and Long Street will then become part of the South Gippsland Highway instead. Council is now considering how to improve parking and the general streetscape. “We are all in favour of it. We all know it is something that is desperately needed and we are working out how to do it with the least disruption,” the mayor said of the Bair Street redevelopment. Cr Harding said she hoped the redevelopment would result in additional and more accessible parking in Bair Street, and entice extra boutique shops to open. “Parking is terribly important. If we can get a parking spot out the front of shops, then people will come,” she said. VicRoads is expected to present the final design for the heavy vehicle
alternate route to the public next month.
Coming along: South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Jeanette Harding said council was progressing planning for the streetscape of Bair Street.
New principal a familiar face By Laura Gibb MARY MacKillop Catholic Regional College in Leongatha has received word its new principal will be David Leslie.
The Catholic Education Office of the Sale Diocese named Mr Leslie as the successor to Michael Delaney, who was principal of Returning to LeonMary MacKillop College gatha: the new prinfor 15 years. cipal at Mary MacKilNewcomer Mr Leslie lop Catholic Regional is currently principal of College in Leongatha, Faithful Companions of David Leslie. Jesus (FCJ) College in Benalla, where he has worked for 10 years. FCJ College, like Mary MacKillop College, is a coeducational Catholic college for Year 7 to Year 12. Its Graduate Outcomes document states the all encompassing approach it has taken under Mr Leslie’s leadership. “Education is a partnership between the school, teachers, students and families, which involves a curriculum that offers students an authentic avenue to prepare themselves for the challenges of life ahead.” Mr Leslie is familiar with Mary MacKillop College and with Mr Delaney’s methods and leadership style, since Mr Leslie was vice principal under Mr Delaney from 2000 to 2004. Mr Leslie will remain at FCJ College until March so a replacement principal for the Benalla school can be found. Oronzo Farina, education consultant (secondary) with the Catholic Education Office, Diocese of Sale, will be acting principal of Mary MacKillop College until March.
Pool decision tipped later in year By Brad Lester POOLS will not be shut down in 2015 but South Gippsland Shire Council may make a decision about a pool’s future by the end of the year.
That was the view of mayor Cr Jeanette Harding when she told The Star of council’s goals for the new year last week. “They (pools) won’t be closed in 2015 but something may possibly happen at the end of the year, but we will have to let people know in advance,” she said. Cr Harding said she was concerned about the future of the Foster pool. “I did tell the people of Foster they had to work hard for their pool. The pool committee has been working extremely hard, and it had held fundraising events and it is working with the golf club,” she said. She noted the Mirboo North pool committee was also working to save its pool and the Poowong pool committee was backed by significant community support. Cr Harding said council’s efforts to encourage communities to take greater responsibility for pools had made the community realise
the significant costs council incurs in operating pools. “It is not viable to open a pool for people to do laps because we have to have lifeguards there,” she said. As council looks to its goals for this year, it will seek to meet the State Government to garner support for council’s priority projects. Council CEO Tim Tamlin has received verbal indications council will still receive state funding of $1.3 million for the missing link in the Great Southern Rail Trail at Black Spur – between Koonwarra and Meeniyan - as announced by former Deputy Premier Peter Ryan before the election. The future of Port Anthony remains up in the air and is dependent on the Labor Government’s intentions for the Port of Hastings, Cr Harding said. Plans for a marina at Port Welshpool are advancing, with efforts concentrating on the viability of the project. The future of the Long Jetty at Port Welshpool remains in the hands of the Federal Government. The previous State Government allocated $5 million to the project and that funding cannot be withdrawn by the new government under a le-
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more people out and about, Cr Harding thanked the volunteers of emergency services for their work in protecting visitors and residents. She paid tribute to the members of the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club for their work in coming to the aid of a drowning victim and his friends at Venus Bay recently, and also the members of the Port Welshpool Coast Guard whom responded to an incident on Christmas Day.
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down there and fish off it and walk along it,” Cr Harding said. The mayor is concerned about the new government’s amalgamation of the former Department of Environment and Primary Industries into a broader department, and the impact that will have on agriculture. “The whole of the shire gets its main money from the dairy industry and I query why it has been changed,” she said. With summer bringing
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Volunteers back FAMDA IN PERFECT weather conditions, 43 volunteers turned up at Sandy Point beach on Sunday to work as film extras.
Rushed to scene: six fire brigades were called to house in Wooreen to stop a fire from spreading to a nearby shed and surrounding bushland on Wednesday.
Fire tragedy A HOUSE fire broke out in Wooreen on Wednesday morning.
CFA units from Leongatha, Allambee and Hallston were alerted at 8.30am but the house was well alight by the time they arrived. A nearby shed was also under threat but was saved. Brigades looked after the exposed shed but nothing could be done to save the house. Surrounding bushland was also protected from the fire by the CFA.
Their mission was to be involved in to be used in the production of Waratah the Musical, to be staged by Foster theatre company, FAMDA. The film taken on Sunday shows people jumping out of the way of an out of control gokart and will be projected
onto the cyclorama during the go-kart scene in the play. People can see the results of all this activity when Waratah hits the stage of the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre between April 17 and May 2 during the Prom Coast Seachange Festival. In the meantime people are invited to contribute to Waratah by donating old beach towels. FAMDA wants colourful, 1960s-looking beach towels to decorate the Foster Arts Centre
during the show. Attach your name and contact phone number to your vintage beach towel and take it to one of the collection points: Offshore Surf School at Sandy Point, Revelations in Foster, Green Heart Organics in Inverloch, The Venus Bay Community Centre or The RACV Shop in Wonthaggi. FAMDA’s favourite towel will be included on the Waratah set and will earn the donor a free family ticket for the show.
Brigades from Mirboo North, Berrys Creek and Pound Creek were called to help gain control of the fire. The cause is still being investigated. There were two occupants in the house at the time of fire. Both residents escaped safely. South Gippsland Shire Council will provide emergency relief. The incident controller at the scene was Allambee captain John Bilney.
Reservoir levels drop EXTREME heat across South Gippsland has sapped water storages, but all systems remain at 80 per cent capacity or above.
As the weather heats up, South Gippsland Water is urging customers to stay hydrated and follow the permanent water saving rules in place across all water supply system. Lance Creek Reservoir is at 87 per cent capacity. Ruby Creek is at
84 per cent, Coalition Creek at 80 per cent, Foster Dam is full, Little Bass is at 84 per cent and Battery Creek is at 97 per cent. Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from December 26 to January 2 was Lance Creek 5mm, Ruby Creek 6mm, Coalition Creek 6mm, Deep Creek 15mm, Little Bass 6mm and Battery Creek 14mm. Water saving rules include all hand held garden hoses to be leak free and fitted with trigger nozzles.
Paved areas should only be cleaned with water if required and there is a health or safety hazard, or if staining has occurred and then only once a year. Fountains and water features can be used only if they recirculate water. Gardens and lawns should only be watered with sprinkler systems between 6pm and 10am. Hand held hoses and buckets can be used at any time.
Action!: volunteer film extras for FAMDA’s production of Waratah the Musical at Sandy Point on Sunday. From left, FAMDA president Peter Clyne, actor Leuca Maclean, who will play Tim who drives the go-kart in the show, and Chris Dickins, writer and director.
POLICE BRIEFS Beach thefts THERE have been a number of opportunistic thefts from beaches and beach car parks within the area. Police are concerned many people are still not locking their cars or securing their items. Police remind beachgoers not to leave their valuables unattended.
CFA smash PART of the front roller doors of the Mirboo North CFA station was smashed between December 30 and January 1.
The offenders have not been found by police. Any information can be given to the Mirboo North Police Station.
Tyres slashed A CAR’S tyres were slashed in Kilcunda on New Year’s Eve. The car belonged to a staff member at the Oceanview Hotel. Her car was parked in the rear yard of the hotel. Any information can be given to the Wonthaggi Police Station. LEO8360062
Vehicle vandalised UNKNOWN offenders smashed the driver side front window of a four wheel drive on December 27. The silver 1998 Mitsubishi Pajero was parked under trees in the South Dudley Rail Trail car park with a horse float attached at 10am. Any information can be given to Wonthaggi Police.
Park robbed PLAY equipment from the George Bass Memorial Park in Bass was stolen. Police said the crime occurred between December 16 and December 30. Any information can be given to the Wonthaggi Police Station.
Garden theft repeated GARDEN ornaments were stolen from a front yard in Cape Woolamai recently. Police believe the offence took place between December 30 and January 3 at an address in Broadwater Avenue. Police believe the offenders stole items over time. Any information can be given to the San Remo Police Station.
New Year baby: Matilda Rose Maskell was born at 10.30am on January 1. She was the first baby born at South Gippsland Hospital for 2015.
First baby joy at Foster THE Maskell family brought in the new year on a high note with the arrival of Matilda Rose Maskell.
Matilda is the first child of Foster’s Alan and Amba Maskell, and the first baby born at the South Gippsland Hospital for 2015. She was born at 10.30am on January 1, weighing 7.1 pounds. Amba is a hairdresser and Alan is a rigger. The couple agreed 2015 was off to a good start.
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Amazing sight: Sue Barker’s stunning photo of a cloud rolling in at The Oaks beach between Inverloch and Cape Paterson on Monday, December 29. Right, Rare moment: 12 year old Alex Faulkner captured this cloud on his iPad from the shores of Kilcunda on Monday, December 29. The boy from Launceston, Tasmania, was staying with relatives at Grantville.
Photo becomes internet sensation AN EYE-CATCHING photo taken of the coast between Inverloch and Cape Paterson has attracted significant interest on the internet. Sue Barker’s image taken at The Oaks beach
on Monday, December 29 graced ABC News’ Facebook page last Tuesday, December 30. “I’m fascinated by clouds and had never seen anything like this one rolling in,� she said. The Hill End resident has a holiday house at Inverloch and enjoys chasing spectacular images
She captured the photo using a Canon 600D camera set at ISO 100, shutter speed 1/80 and aperture 8.0. “I just looked up and saw it after walking on the rocks there on the eastern side of The Oaks,� Ms Barker said.
with her digital camera in tow. “Anything good is more good luck than good management. The cloud spotters book/guide is a favourite book and I try with friends to collect as many different type of clouds as possible. Yesterday’s cloud was a sensation,� Ms Barker said.
Labor urged to abandon CSG By Brad Lester THE Labor Government has been urged to rule out the prospect of a coal seam gas (CSG) industry being developed in Victoria, including South Gippsland.
Victorian Lock the Gate coordinator Ursula Alquier said the group would hold the new Victorian Government to account. “People are very com-
mitted to keep this industry out of Gippsland and Western Victoria,� she said. Lock the Gate welcomed the appointment of Lily D’Ambrosio as the new Victorian Energy and Resources Minister, saying she had been willing to listen and work with anti-CSG lobbyists in the past. “We need to encourage the ALP to continue with the consultation process and commit to the state inquiry which it promised before the state election,� Ms Alquier said. In opposition, Labor
twice put forward a motion for a 12 month inquiry into CSG, but both times that attempt by was voted down by the Coalition Government. Ms Alquier said the inquiry would mean the moratorium on new CSG exploration and drilling would stay in place while the inquiry was underway. Lock the Gate hopes to have input into the inquiry’s terms of reference. “We see this as a great opportunity for Labor to prove themselves to rural communities,� Ms Alquier said.
Labor’s Eastern Victoria Region MLC, Harriet Shing, said Labor would uphold its promise to undertake a parliamentary inquiry into coal seam gas. “The parliamentary inquiry will be a public and transparent process on the question of coal seam gas. It will enable all stakeholders’ concern to be raised publicly. The moratorium will remain in place while the inquiry is undertaken over one year,� she said. Ms Shing said Labor had identified “significant risks with coal seam gas�, but
acknowledged Labor had initially supported the controversial practice of gas extraction known as fracking. “Labor did allow fracking to go ahead in the first instance but as soon as the data came to light about this industry, we called for a
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Lance Creek supplies Wonthaggi, Cape Paterson and Inverloch – towns now bursting with tourists. But South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said people had nothing to fear. “Customers should rest assured; the water is safe to drink. The algae bloom is being managed and increased treatment processes ensure water is safe to drink,� he said. “There is no need to boil water and the water can be safely consumed and used for showering, cooking and washing dishes�. South Gippsland Water often receives calls from customers regarding the taste and smell of water in summer. Many dams and reservoirs are seasonally af-
fected by the growth of algae which thrives in warm sunny conditions and when water in the catchment has high nutrient levels. Customers will notice the taste of the water changes during summer when there is less fresh cool water entering reservoirs, and increased sunshine for algae to grow and thrive upon. Any algae bloom that occurs within a water supply system is managed to ensure water is safe to drink. Human senses are sensitive to the taste and smell that algae produce. Algae can give off a musty and muddy taste and odour. When algae are present in reservoirs, South Gippsland Water activates increased monitoring and treatment processes to remove it, however, due to human sensitivity (some algae can be tasted at one part per billion, that is a single drop in an Olympic sized swimming pool), not all the taste or smell can be removed. Unlike water supplied to Melbourne homes, South Gippsland Water’s catch-
adequately captured,� she said. Forty-five communities in Victoria have declared themselves CSG free, based on community surveys. Poowong was the first community to become CSG free two years ago.
Water safe to drink SOUTH Gippsland Water has urged people to remain calm despite algae blooms affecting Lance Creek, Korumburra and Foster water reservoirs.
moratorium,� she said. Ms Shing noted fracking possibly posed risks to aquifers, land and agriculture. “It is really important to get this right. The community now has the confidence to know its views will be
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Column 7 LEONGATHA business Colemans Ice and Spring Water Supplies is flat out over summer, delivering 30 tonnes of ice a day across South Gippsland to keep drinks and food cool at parties and celebrations. The business delivers from Lang Lang through to Port Welshpool, including Phillip Island. THE members of the Inverloch Rotary Club were busy on the weekend, providing events for
the community to enjoy. They dedicated many hours to running the first craft market of the year at the Inverloch Community Hub. The club was scheduled to hold the annual Music in The Glade concert in the evening but that show was postponed to Sunday due to a storm being forecast. Still, some 200 people enjoyed the sounds of Inverloch band, Siletto Groove, comprising the
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Bowden family of Inverloch. The club thanked the community for supporting the free concert. The crayfish was won by a holidaying family. PENGUINS lured massive crowds to Phillip Island over the ChristmasNew Year holidays. The Penguin Parade sold out on December 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30, and also January 1 and 2. The parade is capable
of catering for crowds of 3800 but due to high tides on some nights last week, capacity was limited to 3400. THE Committee of the Jumbunna Improvement Group was pleased with the results of its open garden event late last year. With the proceeds going back into the town, members were most appreciative of willing helpers, including the kitchen staff, and those whom helped with the barbecue and organising the day. They were especially appreciative of those hard working people
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who opened their gardens to the public. In spite of adverse working conditions, their gardens were immaculate. Thank you to Kerri Trevin, Reg and Cheryl Smith and David Slack. ONE lucky customer from Inverloch’s lotto agency in the newsagency is celebrating a $138,000 new year win. IF YOU missed out on a copy of the Summer South Coast Tourist News in The Star on Tuesday, December 23 there are copies available at your local tourist information offices.
Thanks teacher: Inverloch and District Preschool student Julia Lindsay and teacher Helina Morgan.
Happy times CHILDREN celebrated the end of their kindergarten years at Inverloch and District Pre-school with a visit from Santa, and Christmas concerts and parties.
Boys and girls enjoyed special plays with each other, and performed shows for family and friends to mark the end of the 2014 year.
Wedded bliss: Bill and Una Van Dillen of Tarwin Lower celebrated 50 years of marriage at their home in Tarwin Lower with family on Friday. Bill and Una have six children, 15 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren.
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Celebrate the best of summer with Carp Productions – quality performances for children aged three to 12 and their parents. On Wednesday, January 14 from 1.302.15pm at Leongatha Library or 4.30-5.15pm at Wonthaggi Library, come along to see Detective Dinosaur. Help Detective T. Rex find the missing Dooyathinkhesaurus. Bookings are free but essential and spots are limited. Go to www.wgrlc. eventbrite.com.au Five to 12 year olds will love Lego Club on at Leongatha Library at 4pm on Thursday, February 5 or at Wonthaggi Library at 4pm on Wednesdays, January 21 and February 25,and again at Wonthaggi at 2.30pm on Saturdays, January 24 and February 28. Baby Rhyme Time and Story Time sessions also run throughout the school holidays. Go to www. wgrlc.vic.gov.au to see a list of all our libraries’ session days and times. Kids’ Club at
Leongatha Library will be back on Wednesday, January 21 from 2.304pm and on Wednesday, February 18 from 3.305pm for upper primary and Year 7 children. Come along for an afternoon of games, puzzles, stories, iPads and new friends. Korumburra and Foster libraries will also have a Summer Reading Adventure with stories, craft and fun; Korumburra Library, Thursday, January 22 at 10.30am and, Foster, Thursday, January 22 at 3pm. You can book online for any of these programs www.wgrlc.eventbrite. com.au Summer Reading Club is a national reading challenge for primary school aged children and signing up is free. Once signed up, children can earn prizes as they read throughout the school holidays. Sign up at any library or online www.summerreadingclub. org.au For all program times and locations, please visit www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au or phone 5662 4829.
In love: Marg and Pat Higgins of Leongatha celebrated 60 years of wedded bliss at home recently. They were married on December 29 in the Mallee town of Rainbow. Family and friends gathered to commemorate the milestone.
Family time: Isabelle Gerbes and her mum Naomi Power at the last hurrah of Inverloch and District Pre-school for 2014.
Get fire smart at market BRING the kids and head down to the Coal Creek Farmers’ Market this Saturday for an informative fire behaviour demonstration (weather permitting). The passionate volunteer firefighters from the Ruby CFA will with down on market day with Ruby Tanker 1 and A ‘burn table’ to share important fire behaviour information with market-goers. The Ruby Fire Brigade is located between Korumburra and Leongatha and supports both towns as a first response with the local brigade. They have a small core team of volunteers but are always on the lookout for people who can help with non-operation roles like fundraising, station maintenance, community education programs and electronic media. If you think you have a skill, especially online flare, and would like to get involved come down and have a chat on market day. When they aren’t ac-
tively fighting fires or out and about in the community, the crew is planning and improving their capabilities. Fundraising plays a big part in bringing new initiatives to fruition so getting support from the other community groups and locals is essential. One easy way you can help is to buy
a snag at their BBQ fundraiser this Saturday at the market. They’ll be happy to answer your fire safety questions, let you explore Ruby Tanker 1 and maybe even squirt some water. The ‘burn able’ demonstration allows you to move model houses in realistic conditions and see
how fire behaves. So make sure you check it out. The market starts at 8am and goes until 12.30pm in the car park at the Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, Korumburra. There’ll be loads of other things to see, do and chew so bring the kids and make a morning of it!
Fire ready: see firefighters from the Ruby CFA at the Coal Creek Farmers’ Market this Saturday.
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Ministers, it’s Brian calling By Brad Lester NEW Bass MLA Brian Paynter has three urgent calls to make.
One will be to Victorian Health Minister Jill Hennessy regarding the need for improved health services in Wonthaggi and on Phillip Island. Another will be to Education Minister James Merlino to lobby for support for the Bass Coast Education and Learning Precinct. The third will be to Local Government Minister Natalie Hutchins to seek support for a review of local and state government services on Phillip Island. “These issues were raised very clearly with me throughout the campaign,” Mr Paynter said. He was sworn into parliament on December 23, soon after his team moved into the Wonthaggi office occupied by his predecessor Ken Smith. Mr Paynter thinks Bass Coast Health needs more resources to deal with mental and health issues, and Phillip Island needs better health services. Addressing the proliferation of the drug ice in the community will be part of his push for health improvements. “We need to continue to lift the operations that are able to be performed at Wonthaggi Hospital. Although the facilities are elsewhere, we need them here so the people who need them can be treated in the community,” he said. “I do not want people having to leave to go to Casey or Monash hospitals to access health services. The need for family support is far greater than people having to travel.” Mr Paynter is aware of the dire need for
funding for the Wonthaggi education precinct, which would include a new senior campus of Wonthaggi Secondary College, and TAFE and university facilities. The Coalition had promised $21 million towards the precinct if re-elected, but it was not and Labor is yet to commit to funding for the precinct. “The first meeting I had was to see (secondary college principal) Garry Dennis and say the fight is not over,” he said. “I’m not going to stop knocking on the door of the education minister. There are some projects that are beyond politics.” Mr Paynter said despite the need for new facilities for secondary students, he said the quality of the education they received was high and the college’s culture was uplifting. Describing Phillip Island “as a jewel in the crown of Tourism Victoria”, he said the Island attracts the second highest number of international visitors of any destination in Australia and therefore the State Government should ensure the infrastructure was in place to accommodate visitors. Mr Paynter said the Island needs a medical facility combining an emergency department or stabilisation unit, and the Phillip Island Tourist Road was of an inadequate standard to service increasing traffic and must be upgraded. Mr Paynter is married to Liz and is father to Chloe, Abbey and Libby. The former accountant is a passionate Richmond supporter and president of the Pakenham Secondary College school council, which he attended. “For me, this a completely new experience and I will be drawing on my last 49 years as a father, as a community member and an accountant to be the best member I can,” he said.
Fresh era: the new Bass MLA Brian Paynter (left) outside his Wonthaggi electorate office with electorate officers Ann Selby and Tony Cantwell.
Festive flop THERE hasn’t been much Christmas joy as far as decorations go in the towns of Mirboo North, Cowes and Wonthaggi, with people crying out for more support from councils.
Saturday, January 10, Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve (map -Vic Roads Ref - Page 713S - 4-5) ENTRY: Group Ticket $30 (2 adults, 2 kids). Adults $15. Pensioner (card required) and child over 5 & U16 $5. Enquiries: 5672 3259 basscoastagshow@hotmail.com. Website www.basscoastagshow.org.au Follow us on Facebook and Twitter Island Marquees, Wonthaggi Amcal Pharmacy, Wonthaggi Auto Lec Woodchop All Day Island Secure Storage Dog Flyball All Day CFA and SES demonstrations and displays
Woodchop Arena
All Day Equestrian Show All Day Poultry Exhibition, egg laying, ducks All Day Harry Fergie Tractors; Majestic Clydesdales; Bass Coast Vintage cars
Main Arena
All Day Bass Coast Pickers All Day Leongatha Medieval Tournament and Street Theatre
Everywhere
All Day Coates Hire proudly supports Black Snake Productions
Near Alex Scott Pavilion
10am-2pm KFC supported clown; stilt walker; circus workshop
All over the place
Check the timetable on the day
Dog Flyball Arena Perimeter to Main Arena Poultry Pavilion Perimeter, Main Arena
Perimeter to Main Arena
All Day Alex Scott & Staff Creative Arts, Craft needlework, Horticulture Alex Scott & Staff Creative Arts Pavilion Bakers Delight Home produce
Requesting more: people in Wonthaggi are among those calling for improved Christmas decorations in South Gippsland towns. and the decorations were funded by the members and volunteer labour. “It is all up to the individual towns to do it and the shire has said that if it starts to give funds to one town for decorations then it will have to fund all towns,” he said. Mr Watchorn would like to see council help out with funding for decorations and so would people in Mirboo North. People in Cowes are complaining about the lack of decorations, with some saying the money is all spent in Wonthaggi. However as The Star observed last week, Cowes, San Remo and Wonthaggi all have the same festive flags flying. However it seems people would like to see Bass Coast Shire Council do more to make the towns feel more like Christmas. Emma Wilson of Wonthaggi commented on The Star’s Facebook page, saying, “Wonthaggi used to be covered in Christmas decorations all through the main street, and Christmas carols played over the loudspeaker it was fantastic. What happened?” It seems the Christmas Grinch has descended on the South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires when it comes to putting Christmas spirit into their towns. According to Bass Coast Council’s acting general manager Sustainable Development and Growth, Jodi Kennedy, “Council funds the installation of flag poles in all the major towns
including Grantville, Inverloch, San Remo, Cowes and Wonthaggi. “In most of those towns, there are dedicated infrastructure for the flags and where there wasn’t infrastructure, we’ve installed poles in Inverloch and Grantville for decoration purposes, not only at Christmas, but for other events in the year such as Australia Day, Anzac Day and for the MotoGP. “We have also installed fairy lights in some of the cypress trees in Cowes and lit up the tree at San Remo this year,” Ms Kennedy said. She said, “We do think it is important, however it is very costly and we lack permanent infrastructure to facilitate the decorations.” We have to pay power companies for the privilege of using their poles, which is a cost in itself. We do encourage local business and tourism associations to work with Council to decorate their specific towns, and of course decorate their own shop fronts.” Ms Kennedy said the Council is looking to revamp the flag design and roll it out across the Shire. “As with anything, we are investigating new options that are within our budget constraints”, she said. Regarding Cowes missing out on fireworks last year Ms Kennedy said, “It was unfortunate the carols ( and fireworks) couldn’t go ahead last year. Fireworks for 9.30pm in Cowes on New Year’s Eve in 2015/16 are currently being investigated.”
Australia Fair Street organ supported by Neville & Lyn Goodwin
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Wonthaggi Citizens Band
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All Day RACV Wonthaggi Shop Photography Exhibition
Tabro Meat PL Rooms
All Day Seaweed Sally Display of live & preserved rock pool animals, Tabro Meat PL Rooms found on our beaches All Day Stockdale & Leggo Beef Cattle judging Stockdale & Leggo Cattle Exhibition Arena VLE Junior competitions - handling and grooming. All Day Doug Goodman One Man Band
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10am-4pm Tubby the Robot
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All Day Barn Buddies Animal Nursery, alpacas and pigs proudly supported by the Bass Coast Shire All Day Nick Nicholas magician and comedian
Near Poultry Pavilion
All Day Carnival, sideshows, showbags, fairy floss and rides
Perimeter Main Arena
All Day Commercial stalls and stands - huge variety All Day Devonshire Teas, sandwiches - Wonthaggi Tennis Club All Day Wonthaggi Historical Society, Aust Rare flora & fauna
All over the place
All Day Living Healthy Bass Coast Melbourne Disc (Frisbee) Golf hosting the day
Near Dog Fly Ball
All Day South Gippsland Hydro (water) Station near main arena
Perimeter of Main Arena
All Day Woodcrafters Woodturning and Children with Wood
Angling Club Rooms
All Day All Day Sunday Jan 11
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Buskers Island Marquees Sun shade for general public use John and Margaret Oldham Equestrian Arena featuring SHC and Landmark Open Hack and Pony Rings
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Show Rooms verandah Alex Scott Pavilion
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TRIMMER TREE, COASTAL FRESH PEAS PD ALLAN REGISTERED BUILDER ENTERTAINMENT ARENA PROGRAM 5 hours of continuous fabulous entertainment engaging with the Show day crowd
11.00am Geoffrey W. Graham (also entertains & MC between acts ) 11.30am Bass Coast Pickers – acoustic music 12.00pm Nick Nicholas magician and comedian 12.45pm WHIP Industries –Motocross stunt performers with amazing natural ability and a huge bag of tricks. Exciting daredevils and just breathtaking 1.45pm
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2.30pm Wulaba African Drummers 3.15pm WHIP Industries Stunt Motor Bikes Program may be subject to last minute changes, and times are approximate. Apologies for any inconvenience
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Mirboo North people are not happy about the lack of decorations in the town, commenting on The Star’s Facebook page on December 31. They said: • Bonnie Healey Pitty about Mirboo North: “Nothing up on poles like normal. Just a few low resolution printed Santas zip-tied to poles. Shame SGSC”; • Kimberley Wright: “Mirboo North decorations are an embarrassment really”; • Shelley Hansen: “I can remember when they would tie Christmas trees to the poles in the main street of Mirboo North”; and • Paula Calafiore: “Mirboo North’s Christmas decorations are virtually nonexistent. As Bonnie said we have three, possibly four, very low resolution Santas tied to poles. Resolution is so bad that poor old Santa looks very sunburned. I imagine Leongatha’s decorations are a different story. Probably where all the money has been spent..... as usual.” As to where the money is spent, it appears South Gippsland Shire Council does not have any budget for assisting towns in the shire to put on a festive face for Christmas and the New Year. This was confirmed by Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Peter Watchorn, who said council did not give any funding for the new decorations in the town this year. “If we didn’t do it we would have nothing in the town,” Mr Watchorn said. The Leongatha community has made a big effort to decorate the town for Christmas, with tinsel and bells in the trees and the Christmas tree lit up, and that was all due to the hard work of chamber members. Mr Watchorn said they are trying to improve on the decorations each year,
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OPINIONS
Return dogs to beach
I KNOW myself and others have asked this question several times with no honest replies. With all the consultants meetings and DAMAC, it was deemed the dog free beach area at the Screw Creek nature beach was acceptable to all concerned. That area is from the end of the foreshore camping park to the bridge over Screw Creek.
But when Bass Coast Shire Council produced its map for dog walking, it made east of Cuttriss Street to Screw Creek no dogs. There is absolutely no solid grounds or reason for this dog ban, going on my 30 years’ experience. It is obvious our councillors have very little or no knowledge of the Anderson Inlet beach. They also do not take any notice of what the majority want.
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Let’s be on arson watch IT’S frightening to think there are people in our community who would wait for extreme fire danger conditions to deliberately light fires that would risk life and property. A fire in Wonthaggi on Saturday is believed to be suspicious. That day was one of total fire ban and had a fire taken off, flames would have been fanned by wind gusts of up to 76km/h on a day when a temperature above 32ºC would have already dried grass and vegetation substantially. The volunteer roles of Country Fire Authority firefighters are already stressful enough without the stupidity of people lighting fires just when conditions would most likely result in devastating consequences. The risk of bushfire is already high enough in Victoria. The CFA notes the state is one of the most bushfire prone places in the world. According to the Federal Government, up to half of the 54,000 bushfires authorities respond to across Australia are deliberately lit or start in suspicious circumstances. In Victoria, the penalties for arson range from a year to 25 years’ imprisonment, depending on the severity of the result and the intent. But the government estimates less than one percent of bushfire arsonists are caught and convicted. Police and fire authorities rely on members of the public keeping watch, and identifying arsonists and reporting them to authorities. With more hot weather predicted for this week – and no doubt more high fire danger days likely this summer – let’s all keep an eye out for each other by being quick to report arsonists and suspicious activity to police before it’s too late.
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I think the councillors forget why they were elected. How would our council elections be if we ignored the majority? So why was the majority ignored and why did the councilors change without consulting with DAMAC, as they were in agreement with the majority or is it a case of no knowledge of the beach and not knowing where the Screw Creek nature beach is? Also in 2013, at a DAMAC meeting, the council promised it wouldn’t turn our beaches into Queensland type resorts by placing signs on the beach - that’s another promise broken. If you say this unnecessary ban is to protect wildlife in the area then when did the council become protective of foxes and rabbits, as this is the only wildlife there. This ban must be returned to what council and the majority was happy with in the first place before some councillors decided to ignore the majority again and continue in the undemocratic mode the council has become once more. We must stand up for the rights of the residents and ratepayers, and stop this group of
councillors doing what they wish and totally ignore the people who voted for them, as I don’t think we will be fooled again by people who have very little knowledge of where they live and the Inverloch beach, and show no respect for the residents who have lived here before they were born and understand the area a lot better than the councillors. Robert Scott, Inverloch.
Park worries PORT Welshpool’s Long Jetty and Yanakie caravan parks are destined to incur large losses the ratepayers will bear. I am only an old age pensioner so I am only able to ask basic questions about the costs involved in South Gippsland Shire Council’s grandiose plans for the Port Welshpool Long Jetty and Yanakie caravan parks. How much of the ratepayers’ money does council intend to spend? How much of the ratepayers’ money does it intend to use and attempt to payback? Where will all the pensioners and low income tenants live once they are forced out of the
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parks? The council has been responsible for enforcing compliance since forever. Why all of a sudden has council decided it must do its duty, a duty it has been remiss in executing probably since the parks begun to operate? Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks says it is essential for council to manage its risk. Where has the risk management been for all those years the council has been responsible for non-compliance in the parks? I am sure the ratepayers would prefer council spends the large amount of money intended for the parks on something more practical that will benefit the whole of the shire instead of a privileged few. I was booked into the Long Jetty Caravan Park from November until February but cancelled due to council fee increases. If all the permanents are forced from the parks, who will patronise the parks through the long South Gippsland winter? Council’s grandiose plans will result in a loss which is a loss for the ratepayers. Graham Bond, Leongatha.
Disappointed I’M very disappointed with the way Leongatha is going. We now have no shoe shop and a couple of other shops are also closing. I believe the council needs to get behind retail and encourage other businesses to town. There are too many empty shops, which looks like the town of Leongatha is dying. We need help. Glenys Davidson, Korumburra.
Footpath support AS A LOCAL resident in Inverloch who frequently walks along Surf Parade, I strongly support Councillor Crugnale’s attempts to encourage construction of an appropriate style of footpath along this road. A pathway to cater for all users and which meets all standards is no doubt needed. However I hope it is possible to ensure the path’s material, colour and texture will merge in with, and not detract from, the greenery and character of this beautiful bushy area. Jennie Deane, Inverloch.
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What is your favourite beach?
“This one (the inlet beach in Inverloch), because there are lots of crabs and I come every year.” Holly Burns, Cranbourne.
“Powlett River. Isolated, lots of sand, good surf.” Ben Davey, Mt Eliza.
“The inlet beach in Inverloch. There’s a sandbar, a river runs through it and the water gets really warm.” James Dellios, Doncaster.
“The surf beach in Inverloch. It’s usually not too busy.” Cassie Hanks, Hawthorn.
Premier thanks Ken Lay By Laura Gibb PREMIER Daniel Andrews and Police Minister Wade Noonan have thanked former Korumburra man Ken Lay for his great service to the people of Victoria as Chief Commissioner of Victoria Police.
Well respected: retiring Victoria Police Chief Commissioner, Ken Lay.
Chief Commissioner Lay will step down on January 31, 2015, after announcing his resignation. He said he resigned in order to support his wife, Chris, who faced an illness requiring extensive treatment. “The time is right for me to return the unconditional support she has given Victoria police, the Victorian community, and me,” he said. He said the job, which oversees 17,000 employees, required absolute focus 365 days a year. “I simply cannot invest that energy whilst my family is facing this other challenge,” he said. Chief Commissioner Lay grew up in
Korumburra and dreamed of being a policeman there. He spent 41 years with Victoria Police, including three years as Chief Commissioner, but was never stationed at Korumburra. He cycles regularly on weekends with the Coastal Crewzers in Inverloch. Mr Andrews commended Chief Commissioner Lay for his advocacy both for the prevention of family violence and in challenging all men to call out inappropriate behaviour against women. Victoria Police will soon establish a Family Violence Command – the first of its kind in the world. Mr Andrews also praised Chief Commissioner Lay for helping keep Victoria safe in a period of increased international tension while supporting multicultural communities. Chief Commissioner Lay’s other achievements include being a stabilising influence within Victoria Police while managing necessary cultural change and his work on tackling bikies and organised crime. From January 31, Deputy Commissioner
Tim Cartwright will be Acting Chief Commissioner until a replacement is found. The Victorian Government will immediately begin the recruitment process for a new Chief Commissioner. “Ken Lay did not seek this most difficult of jobs,” Mr Andrews said. “He was asked to do it three years ago, and he accepted the challenge. “Victoria is grateful that he did.’’ Police Minister Wade Noonan commented in particular on Chief Commissioner Lay’s commitment to reducing family violence. “Central to his proud legacy will be his action on family violence,” he said. “He, above all others, put this squarely on the public agenda.” Gippsland South MP Peter Ryan also praised Ken Lay. “Ken Lay provided magnificent leadership to Victoria Police during his three years as Chief Commissioner,” Mr Ryan said. “It was Ken’s unbending pursuit of solutions to the scourge of family violence that will probably forever be his greatest legacy.”
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150 celebrate at Outtrim FAMILIES from Korumburra, Bena, Leongatha and Outtrim danced and partied the night away on Wednesday to welcome in the New Year at the Outtrim Recreation Reserve. Carrying on a family tradition spanning more than a decade, some 150 people camped at the local reserve for a few days leading into New Year and enjoyed games of basketball, bike riding, cricket, the water slide, disco and just relaxing. The event has been organised for the last eight years by Korumburra couple Michael and Caz Grabham. They have been enjoying the annual New Year get together for some 10 years, and said it was just a great place to see in the New Year.
“There is always lots of children. It is a safe environment for them to play with their friends and those who still have to work locally can come and go,” Michael said. “We will probably have about 20 families camping this year, but we have had 36 families in other years and some 340 people and 100 children. “We usually have a disco for the children run by my brother in law Mick Fawcett of Leongatha and in other years Andrew Newton has organised a band. “Graeme Drury of Leongatha is here this year and he is probably one of the first.” Kicking back on Tuesday evening with a nice cold drink, the Grabhams agreed Outtrim was a wonderful place to see in 2015.
Children celebrate: children Tanner and Byron Walker, Korumburra (front), Kasey and James Sage, Korumburra, Brodie Sawyers, Bena, Noah Furness, Bena, Tash, Katie and Aaron Turton, Korumburra, Jordan and Jemayar Grabham, Korumburra, Paris and Obssa Nicholas, Korumburra (on bike), Zac Grabham, Korumburra and Rohan Treacy, Korumburra had a ball during their New Year camp out at Outtrim last week.
It’s your time to step up Outtrim party: Korumburra family Michael and Caz Grabham and children Jordan, 13, and Jemayar, 8, celebrated the New Year with friends by camping at the Outtrim Recreation Reserve.
JPs to return in February It will start again on Monday, February 5. A JP will be present at the station between 10am and 1pm for each Monday of February. Due to a large drop in the number of people attending for document signing, the service will be reviewed at the end of February. If numbers do not increase the service
will be ceased. Leongatha Police stress this short period on each Monday is the only time they can guarantee the station will be open for people requiring services of JP or police for witnessing of signatures, certification of copied documents, statutory declarations or similar. They encourage anyone requiring these documents to make the effort to attend at these times. Police thank the JPs who have voluntarily provided their time over the year.
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Leongatha SES offers life By Laura Gibb LEONGATHA State Emergency Service (SES) has new hydraulic rescue tools - the ‘jaws of life’.
Leongatha’s A Team: from left, Leongatha State Emergency Service’s Virginia Hall of Leongatha, Denise Trani of Korumburra, Eileen Cook of Korumburra and Rose Burns of Koonwarra with their new ‘jaws of life’ equipment.
The ‘jaws of life’ comprises about 15 pieces of expensive, sophisticated equipment, unit controller Tony Lindhard said. The gear is used to free people who may be trapped underneath something or inside a damaged car. The SES’s province is rescue, including animal and road rescue, and helping people with damage from wind and storms. “We do all the stuff everybody else doesn’t,” Mr Lindhard said. “For that we have a fantastic amount of specialist equipment.” The new hydraulic tools were provided by the State Government at a cost of $80,000. The expanded collection now includes better rams to lift objects, an extra ‘jaws of life’, a large spreader and a big cutter. “The cutter will cut anything known to man,” Mr Lindhard said.
The Leongatha team uses the ‘jaws of life’ up to 12 times each year. “We’ve been heavily involved out Crightons Hill way,” Mr Lindhard said. “At least we have the best ‘weapons’ now. To us this is really exciting. As volunteers, we intend to do our job as well as possible. “For road rescue, which can be a really tricky sort of thing, good equipment and good knowledge of the equipment is the real trick of the book.” Leongatha SES has three vehicles and another unit in a trailer. It also has a lighting unit used in emergencies. Put together with Foster’s lighting unit, it can illuminate an area the size of a football ground. All Leongatha SES members are volunteers. They train every Wednesday night and do some weekend courses. Leongatha SES is looking for suitable volunteers. “You have to have that bit of yearning that you want to help your fellow man,” Mr Lindhard said.
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want, can specialise in all emergency response or just select the area they are interested in. “VICSES members come from all ages, professions and backgrounds but when together with our emergency services colleagues we are working as one, and this training gives us the skills and knowledge to perform our part - the best we can”. If you would like to speak to someone in your areas about joining VICSES call 1300 VICSES (1300 842 737), or for further information about volunteering visit our website at www.ses.vic.gov.au.
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donating, delivering and collecting the vehicle wrecks for VICSES to cut up. The course ran over two weekends with all six VICSES members achieving competence. VICSES training instructor Andrew Duncan was happy with the outcome of the course. “VICSES does a wide range of activities from general rescue, storm and flood response, community education and prevention,” he said. “Road crash rescue is one competency members can gain accreditation in, so members, if they
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Council works crew and local contractors have been slashing and removing dead wood to reduce fuel loads, especially in areas close to houses and other infrastructure. Other works include clearing fuel breaks and fire fighting access tracks, maintaining fire plugs and improving community awareness. Mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said each year council worked with the CFA to develop fire prevention plans for each of the coastal and bushland reserves within the shire.
“These plans outline what works need to be done to reduce the impact of a fire with in the reserve,” Cr Brown said. “While council is working hard to ensure our reserves are safe, local property owners also need to prepare for the fire season.” Council encourages residents to ensure their property is fire ready. This may include; • keeping your grass cut to under 10cm; • removing dry grass, twigs and leaves; • keeping wood piles away from the house; and • clearing your gutters and roof
areas of any leaves and rubbish. The Country Fire Authority’s website www.cfa.vic.gov.au is a good resource, as is the Victorian Bushfire Information Line 1800 240 667. This telephone service is also available for the hearing impaired via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677. Council works are in line with the fire prevention plans which are available on council’s website at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au. If you would like more information on council’s fire prevention activities in readiness for the fire season, please contact council on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211.
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Burning discussions on Cape Liptrap COMMUNITY members from Walkerville, Prom Views Estate and Waratah Bay met authorities recently to consider the planned burns proposed for the Cape Liptrap Coastal Park for autumn 2015.
Among the official party were representatives of the Department of Environment and Primary Industries (DEPI), Parks Victoria and Country Fire Authority. South Gippsland ranger in charge, Gerard Delaney said: “The Cape Liptrap Coastal Park closely abuts these communities so there is a great deal of interest in the planned burns proposed for the park. “The meeting provided an opportunity for staff to discuss the ecological needs of the local environment and the asset protection planning for the local community. “We were also able to listen to the concerns of individual community members. “It was pleasing to note people at
the meeting were generally supportive of the proposed planned burning, which includes a number of relatively small burns to be conducted over a few years to help reduce the intensity and impact of a damaging bushfire.” Community members and staff then shared in a sausage sizzle, which was followed by a walk of last year’s treated site. Parks Victoria staff led the walk, highlighting the contrast between the area treated last autumn, an adjacent area burnt eight years ago and another burnt 20 years ago. “Planned burning regimes aim to copy the natural cycles of fire that suit the plants and animals in a particular area,” Mr Delaney said. “When burns are done, some areas are left unburnt, which leaves refuges where animals can shelter from the burn and then gradually return to the burnt areas as plants recover. “Burning small areas over time creates a mosaic of different vegetation age classes, and this provides fauna with the different habitats they need to
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The Swap Meet and Vintage and Classic Car Display, run by the South Gippsland branch of the Gippsland Historical Automobile Club, lures thousands to the Korumburra Showgrounds. Parts for vintage, classic and modern cars and motorcycles, and stationary engines are the major drawcard. However the swap meet now also offers a diversity of domestic items, such as remote control cars, fishing rods, lawnmowers and gardening equipment. Publicity officer with the club, Gerard Bruning, said it is one of the best swap meets around because it still pulls in such a diverse range of items. “It’s definitely one of the biggest events for the year on the shire’s calendar,” Mr Bruning said. There is something to entertain everyone, including young, old and families. Gates open to shoppers from 6am and the swap meet will most likely continue until 2pm to 3pm. The club has 130 members and up to 60 members will help on the day of the swap meet. The club has many passionate members who are constantly doing up their old cars; John Fleming is one of them. John has a Morris 850 saloon he affectionately calls “Maude”. The story of this little car started in 1962, Mr Fleming said.
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“My aunt, a single lady living in Melbourne, decided she needed a motor car and asked me to help with the purchase,” he said. “She had decided on a Mini Minor and wanted me to hold her hand against the notorious salesmen of the day. “We went to Kellow Faulkiner on Russell Street in the city and there she saw this baby blue Morris 850 and fell in love with it. And the purchase documents are still with the car. “A few years after purchase, a large bus and the car came together, resulting in the engine and front end being replaced. This shattered my aunt’s confidence and the Morris was given to my mother who drove it for 10 years around Foster.” The car then went to a sister before coming to John Fleming and his partner Tricia. “We used it as a second car for years, eventually storing it in a shed on the farm,” John said. “Assuming I had no further use for it, my father had it repainted and presented it to my nieces to use. The old Mini was not a suitable car for the girls to learn on, and when used for long trips, it failed them. “We purchased the wreck from them and have had it in our possession ever since. “We recently decided to resurrect it and this rebuild is part of the process.” Now on the road, it is operated under the Historic Vehicles Permit Scheme. The Flemings hope to enjoy many hours of fun with it. It already gives pleasure wherever it appears in public.
On the job: from left, getting a feel for aged care were Mirboo North Secondary College students, Kaidyn Howard, Andrew McGrath, Workplace Learning coordinator Joanne Knox, Callam Earle, Jason Fahey, Heath Ferguson, Matt Powell, Community College Gippsland trainer Sherryl Forster, Jake Barlow (in the sling) and Tyler Birkbeck.
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The Try Trades program took students on a bus each day for three days to try a number of trades across a range of industries at Baw Baw Skills Centre and Federation Training at Leongatha. The students also spent a day at Community College Gippsland’s Warragul McMillan campus where they experienced hands-on learning in the aged care and disability prac rooms. They experienced horticulture in the hydroponics facility and saw the college’s new Red Angus calves recently born on the CCG campus farm. Organised by the South Gippsland Bass Coast Workplace Learning Coordinator program, Try
Trades is an alternative to work experience for students who are unable to source a placement. Workplace Learning coordinator Joanne Knox said Try Trades was a fun way to expose students to many different careers, some they may not have considered. “We hope the tour opened their eyes to consider what career might suit them so they can further investigate,” she said. The Workplace Learning Coordinator program is funded by the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development, and delivered by Community College Gippsland in the South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires. The program coordinates work experience placements for students in schools across the region. For more information on the Workplace Learning Coordinator program phone 5662 6700 or visit:http://ccg. asn.au/youth/category/youth
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School celebrates learning AN awards presentation and concert marked the end of the school year at the Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School.
Worthy winners: Kerry Harmon from the Inverloch and District Community Bank with the Margaret Rees Community Award winners at Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School, Brodee Silvester and Isabella Shone. Magical sounds: Grade One students at Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School perform their concert item. Left, Literary enthusiasts: Don Thomson with the recipients of the Jan Thomson Reading Award at Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School, Malachy O’Flynn and Chelsea Wass. They are sitting on the reading seat donated by the Thomson family in memory of Jan who passed away in 2012. Jan had worked as an integration aide and volunteer at the school for many years, with a particular passion assisting children with their reading. The seat was made by members of the Inverloch Men’s Shed.
Aiming high: Jill Widmer from the Inverloch View Club with the most improved learner award winners at Inverloch-Kongwak Primary School, Jade Vittle and Brayden Bertacco.
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Recycle right this summer BASS Coast Shire Council is hoping to set a new recycling record this summer, with residents and visitors encouraged to recycle 100 per cent of recyclable packaging by using the right bins at home and in public places.
Well deserved: the latest life member of the Meeniyan Take Off Weight Naturally Club, Barbara Scott (second from left), with fellow members, from left, Flo Wilson, president Illene Tiziani, Tarnya Wilson and Lorraine Godkin.
Council’s waste services team will be out with council’s new recycling mascot ‘Rowdy Recycle Bin’ at Cowes foreshore and during community events to promote recycling during the busy summer tourism period. “Rowdy Recycle Bin will be handing out promotional items to encourage all residents and visitors to ‘do the right thing and use the right bin’,” mayor Cr Kimber-
ley Brown said. “Rowdy just loves making noise about recycling and giving high fives to good recyclers.” Rowdy Recycle Bin recently visited local recycling sorting workers at the local material recovery facility. “We’d love everyone to send them as much recycling as they can this summer, and remember to empty their recycling out of any plastic bags,” Cr Brown said. “It would also help us if everyone made sure to put non-recyclable stuff like food scraps, nappies and full bags of rubbish in the general waste bins only.” For information on recycling promotion dates and times visit www.basscoast. vic.gov.au/waste or call council on 1330 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211.
Barbara honoured MEENIYAN Take Off Weight Naturally Club held its 43rd Christmas break-up party recently. Eighteen past present and life members enjoyed a shared meal, but there was a surprise for one
special member. Barbara Scott has been a constant and supportive member of the club, and has held many different roles and fills in when officebearers are absent. Weight recorder Flo Wilson gave a history of Barbara’s time with
the club and president Illene Tiziani presented her with a life member certificate in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the club from October 4, 1971 to December 8, 2014. The group now has 10 life members, with the first presentation in 1976 and the last in 2000. With 12 regular
members, the club is a small and personal group. TOWN Club meets every Monday at 7.30pm at Old Meeniyan Health Centre and is a support group for weight loss. The club resumed on January 5, 2015. Contact Flo Wilson 5664 7253 or Tarnya 5664 7473 for more information.
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HOODED Plovers may be a threatened species, but there is no doubt they are little troopers fighting to get off that list.
Friends of the Hooded Plover Bass Coast Group coordinator, Steve Johnson, said their records show one particular bird, leg flagged Yellow 04, started breeding on Point Norman at Inverloch back in the 2001-02 season. “Yellow 04 is an outstanding example of breeding persistence and is still at it today,” Mr Johnson said. “It has attempted to breed every summer except for 2010-11, when its partner became entangled in fishing line on the beach. “Its legs were strangled and it lost both feet, surviving only a couple of months thereafter.” Mr Johnson said this set back occurred at the start of the season and prohibited them from laying throughout that season; however Yellow 04 was still breeding today. “Yellow 04 has been a long term breeder over all
that time and is still with us,” Mr Johnson said. “I found it sitting on a two egg nest recently.” Since November 2000, the friends’ yearly records for Point Norman reveal 91 eggs and 31 chicks, with only 11 surviving that went on to fledge. Bass Coast Shire Council’s acting general manager sustainable development and growth, Jodi Kennedy, said people may have noticed increased activity in birds nesting on the beach around Anderson Inlet in Inverloch. “This is partly due to the recent and unusual natural sand movement happening around the Inlet creating a build up of sand, particularly around Point Norman,” she said. “This build up has created a protected section of beach which is perfect for beach nesting birds. “Currently there are two pairs of the threatened species Hooded Plover nesting in this area, one of which has a chick which fledged early December.” As recent as December 22, volunteers found a second nest by this pair yielding four eggs and
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Still going: Hooded Plover Yellow 04 has been breeding at Inverloch’s Point Norman every year since 2001. Image provided by Friends of the Hooded Plover Bass Coast Group coordinator, Stephen Johnson. an enclosure was quickly erected by the volunteers to protect it. The second pair is now incubating three eggs after losing its first clutch from within an enclosure that had been walked into. Ms Kennedy said in addition to the Hooded Plovers currently residing in this new environment, three other species of beach nesting birds not often seen have been attracted to this area. “This includes Red Capped Plovers, Pied Oystercatchers and Fairy Terns,” Ms Kennedy said.
“Both the Hooded Plover and the Fairy Tern are listed as ‘vulnerable’ under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 with populations declining. “The Fairy Terns have disappeared recently but we are confident we will see them return, so keep your eyes out!” Ms Kennedy said as people and dogs are a threat to Hooded Plovers, the parent Hooded Plovers will instruct the chick to hide in the dunes for safety until the threat passes. “Only when there is
no threat around will the parents call to the chick to come out and feed,” she said. “Unfortunately as Point Norman is a popular beach for people and dog walkers, opportunities to feed can be limited.” As many people love to walk along the beach, they are unaware of the effects they may be having on the survival of these species. People can help the Hooded Plovers have a successful breeding season by: • if possible, avoid using beaches known to be used for Hooded Plover breeding; • keeping your distance from these birds on the beach; • staying close to the water’s edge, as shorebirds nest above the high tide mark; • keeping an eye out for and obey signage and barriers put up for the protection of the birds and do not stop in front of nesting areas; • keeping off the dunes to help make these safe havens for nesting birds and chicks; and • keeping your dog on a leash at all times and off the beach during ‘no dogs’ times. If you wish to let your dog run free, use the designated off-leash areas. For details on dog regulations and off-leash areas, visit www.basscoast.vic.gov. au/dogwalking. Report any incidents to 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or (03) 5671 2211
“THE STAR”, Tuesday, January 6, 2015 - PAGE 19
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shower recess, and there is a separate toilet. At the front of the house is a large double garage with remote panel lift allowing direct access to the home for added security and comfort. Externally there is a lovely paved private outdoor area that leads off the living area via a large sliding door, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. This property would be ideal for someone looking for a low maintenance, easy to look after home while still having plenty of room inside and out. It is one of a kind.
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New Year off and racing at Woolamai WOOLAMI races attracted one of its biggest crowds with some 2500 flocking to the New Years Day meeting last Thursday.
Racing into 2015: up with the biggest crowds ever, thousands flocked to the Woolamai races on New Year’s Day last Thursday.
Presentation: Tony Zoanetti, Bendigo Bank (centre) presented the winning trophy to connections of the winning horse Here’s to a King in the main Cowes Branch Open Trophy Handicap at Woolamai races on Thursday. He is with Woolamai and District Racing Club president (right) Robert Carmichael. The winning horse came all the way from Colac and was ridden by Courtney Pace.
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Off and racing: horses race out of the barriers in Race 4, The George Bass Hotel Maiden Plate, at Woolamai picnic races on New Year’s Day on Thursday. The race was won by No. 4 Prima Voce from No. 2 Coolscay and No. 1 Brickwall.
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Club secretary Bev Carmichael said it was “a terrific day”. “The crowd was very well behaved and it was a lovely friendly atmosphere and the weather was just ideal,” Mrs Carmichael said. “We had a lot of people just walk in on the day, we had great support from the locals and lots of holidaymakers.” Mrs Carmichael said caterers, the Wonthaggi Citizens Band and the Kilcunda-Bass Cricket Club, did a great job and did a roaring trade and ran out of food just before the end of the last race. “Dalyston Football Netball Club ran all the bars and did a terrific job,” Mrs Carmichael said. Looking ahead, the next meeting at Woolamai is scheduled for January 17 and Mrs Carmichael said this will be another big meeting, with the Kelly Sports Fun Day crew providing loads of free children activities and loads of giveaways. There will also be the Off the Bench live broadcast with Craig Hutchinson and Dr Turf Liam Pickering.
Racing action at Woolamai continues with the running of the 2015 Alex Scott and Staff Woolamai Cup, another big race day with big crowds expected. Alex Scott has proudly supported the club for several years and the family association with Alex Scott chairman Greg Price spans generations, with his father Cefn Price of Phillip Island being one of the leading trainers at the local club more than 30 times. Mr Price, his father and family enjoyed a day out at Woolamai on Saturday and are looking forward to the cup. RESULTS Race 1 - Trophy Race - 1008m Results - 1. Soldier’s Image, 3. King Henry ,4. Wayne’s Command. Race 2 - Mdn Plate - 1008m Results - 2. The Tale Of Aver, 1. Salestial, 3. Thunderball. Race 3 - Rst Trophy (2) - 1008m Results - 2. Southerly Grace, 1. Once, 3. Aurelii. Race 4 - Mdn Plate - 1508m Results 4. Prima Voce, 2. Coolscay, 1. Brickwall. Race 5 - Trophy Race - 1508m Results - 5. Here’s To A King, 1. Yolanda Be Cool (NZ) , 7. Phantom Flight. Race 6 - Rst Trophy (1) - 1708m Results - 2. Immortal Fire, 6. Soldier’s March, 7. Swiss Flyer.
east of Leongatha, there’s a nice balance of cleared pasture and a dam at the rear of the block, with native gums lining the majority of the front half. Situated on the crown of the hill, there’s panoramic views back down the Berrys Creek valley and over Leongatha. Call our office for more details.
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Christmas at Fish Creek primary Left, Feeling festive: from left, Fish Creek Primary School students Amber, Lara, Toby and Lucas were in the Christmas spirit as they farewelled the end of last term. Right, Not long now: Fish Creek Primary School students, from left, Kirra, Anour, Kairon and Skye gave a thumbs up to a great year at the school’s end of year activities.
Left, BEAU Christopher Lamers born on November 3 at Leongatha Hospital. He is the fourth child for Christopher and Alexandra Lamers of Outtrim, and an adored brother for Sebastian, 9, Arna, 6 and Julian, 4. Right, ISAAC John Langsam was born at Leongatha Hospital on December 19. Isaac is the first son for Ben and Briony Langsam of Leongatha, and a brother for Jayden Best, 17, and Bailey Best, 15.
Book your doctor online The sixth in a series of columns marking 50 years of Leongatha Lyric Theatre in 2015
1970: The Mikado & Tom Jones
The Mikado: program cover of the 1970 production. THE ambitious Lyric Theatre Group took its performance skills to the next level in 1970, performing the popular Gilbert and Sullivan operetta The Mikado and the lesser known musical Tom Jones. Once again, Lyric Theatre had the services of an orchestra during The Mikado with musical director Vic Riley and director of Lyric's production of The Sorcerer, Cye Holden, directing the production. The Lyric Theatre committee took a calculated risk with The Mikado and extended its
season to five nights spread over two weeks. The risk was worth it. The treasurer's report showed a total gross income of $1875. The Mikado proved to be a challenge for the cast members. “I can remember very few productions where there was a cast member who 'just didn't get it', but The Mikado was one,” Lyric Theatre life member David Tattersall said. “There was a lot of complicated waving of fans in this show by almost every member of the cast, and one night the inevitable happened – a cast member dropped their fan during a scene. “Mr X, in a stage 'whisper' loud enough to be heard by the first two rows of the audience, said 'kick it over here and I'll kick it off the stage'.” During the rehearsal period of The Mikado, the members entered a decorated float in the Back to Korumburra celebrations. This was done by the Korumburra members of the
group. For the first time, ladies were employed to help with the catering for the traditional last night party held at the Woorayl Golf Club. Though Tom Jones wasn't widely known, Lyric Theatre decided it was time to branch out from the time honoured musicals performed in the past. The group members were confident the audiences would still be as large as they had been and just as appreciative. The director was John Watsford with Mary Eagger as choreographer. John and Mary were co-producers. Tom Jones required a cast of 35 and a number of new faces cropped up into the production. A cost the group hadn't taken into account during Tom Jones was the replacement of Mrs Boreham's wig, which had been borrowed for the performance and lost. Tom Jones proved to be a sensation. The audiences laughed and gave big applauses the whole show.
Popular musical: from left, Len Breen, Jack Cummins, Mary Haywood, Patrick Lanigan and Mary Eagger were cast members in Lyric Theatre's 1970 production The Mikado. LYR3310172
T o m J o n e s : Pa t r i c k Lanigan and Marg Streader took to the stage in Lyric's 1970 performance.
L E O N G AT H A Healthcare has introduced an online booking system. “We decided to offer online bookings to make booking an appointment easier for our patients,” practice manager Judy Robb said. “More patients are looking for online options.” Each day, an average of 150 to 200 patients come through the Koonwarra Road clinic, which bulk bills for concession and pension card-holders and children under 16, and offers a $5 discount to private patients who pay on the day. The online system is used for Monday to Friday appointment at the Koonwarra Road clinic, and soon it will be extended to include the Jeffrey Street and Inverloch clinics. “The bottom line is about providing better options for our patients,” Mrs Robb said. Existing or new patients register online. Then they book an appointment and receive an email confirmation. Clinic staff are able to help people register online and appointments can still be made over the telephone. “We have five incoming phone lines,” Mrs Robb said. “From eight o’clock every morning they ring continually, so online
Online bookings: medical receptionist Sarah Bracken uses Leongatha Healthcare’s new online booking system. bookings can help patients who don’t want to spend time trying to get through to a receptionist. “We still receive a huge number of calls, not only for appointments.” The online booking system is reached through Leongatha Healthcare’s website at www.leongathamedical.com.au.
Mrs Robb said adding the option to book online has several advantages. Patients can see choose their appointment by doctor or by appointment time. They can make an online booking any time of day or night, without having to wait for the office to open, or during the weekend and plan the following
week around it. Using the website is also an opportunity to look at the other services Leongatha Healthcare offers, such as the children’s clinic; the youth access clinic for adolescents, which is drop in and bulk billed; the skin cancer clinic; the quit smoking clinic; and the variety of allied health providers.
Tarwin Lower Red Cross THE branch will convene in February and we wish everyone a safe and happy new year.
Two prosperous raffles were held; one on voting day with a basket of fruit and vegies, and the other two large Christmas hampers.
After a short meeting in December, members journeyed to the Riverview Hotel for Christmas lunch, which was enjoyable. Many small raffles were held. As there is no meeting held in January, the next meeting is on Tuesday, February 3. All welcome.
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See you at the
WONTHAGGI SHOW
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10
Bass Coast show sets the standard THE Bass Coast Agricultural Show is set to impress on January 10.
Come along to the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve and enjoy the exciting exhibits the show has to offer. Popular entertainers have returned to wow the crowd including the orchestral carnival organ, coming back to the show after several years absence. The Bass Coast Pickers will also be playing in the arena. Their genre is blues and southern country. Seaweed Sally is sure to amaze the children as they explore the wonders of marine life. They will be able to touch and examine live as well as petrified crustaceans, starfish and cuttlefish, and see very special shells. The wood chop competition was a massive success last year and will return to the show as well with another Victorian State title. The dog flyball arena will also be a sight to see. Lots of poultry is expected as the Bass Coast Agricultural Show has set a high standard for poultry exhibits and this year promises to be no exception. Show president Michael Jones said there are extremely good number of poultry entries. “We get compliments every year for the way we look after the poultry,” Mr Jones said. “We have modernised the way we present our exhibition.” The snakes and reptiles exhibit will return this year for all those brave enough to stop by. The Harry Ferguson vintage tractor exhibit will be on show to cater for all ages. The photography exhibits are growing and – of course – the main focus of the day will be the horses in the middle of the reserve. “We really appreciate the contribution the horse exhibitors make,” show secretary Rosemary Loughnan said. “The input the horse committee provide is fantastic.” The pavilion exhibitions will be judged throughout the week, cattle, horses and poultry on Saturday. An extra day on Sunday sees horses starring as well, and admission is free that day for walk in pedestrians There will be great free entertainment for families to enjoy the spectacular community event. The Lions Club of Inverloch will help set up on Friday, and the Wonthaggi Rotary will be assisting on both Friday
and Show day. The show committee believe everyone should enjoy a picnic, the shade and a great day at the show at minimal cost. The show will also be well stocked with a great range of foods, including churros for the first time. “Whether you feel like healthy food or not, there will be plenty of variety around the show,” Mr Jones said. Bass Coast Shire Council is our greatest supporter. “We can’t say enough good things about the council,” Mr Jones said. “It’s grant helped us finish the poultry cages and the event really helps the community in the middle of tourist season.” Apart from the Shire’s input the show society welcome and very much appreciate all those who give their time, expertise and monetary contributions both big and small . The show committee takes pride in the way the show comes together each year and members go the extra length to attend other agricultural shows to improve the standard.
“We see attractions we believe will heighten community interest and bring them to Wonthaggi,” Mrs Loughnan said. “We are very positive about all aspects of the show.” Mr Jones said people from Melbourne who regularly travel to South Gippsland have said the Bass Coast Show is always on their agenda. “They can bring the children down and walk through the poultry, the animal nursery and the exhibition pavilion,” he said. “It has a nice feel about it.” Mr Jones and Mrs Loughnan said the show is also a success due to the determined work and pride of the Parks section of the Shire working to keep the recreation reserve in tip top condition for all user groups. “They make the showground spotless and have it prepared for the town,” Mrs Loughnan said. “Visitors can’t get over how well kept the ground is. You wouldn’t even know horses have been on
Valued sponsors: Bendigo Bank has generously given its time to help make the Bass Coast Agricultural Show a huge success. Pictured from left, Coral Jones, show president Michael Jones, Bendigo Bank’s Penelope Lyttle and Roz Morris, and show committee member Wayne Loughnan. it. It’s in good shape and it’s well respected.” “We’ve been told it should be called the Royal Wonthaggi Show,” Mr
Lucky chook: Michael Jones with the best soft feather bantam winner owned by Greg and Jean Humphrey from Leongatha at the Bass Coast Agricultural Show last year.
Jones said. “It is the best show around in my humble opinion.” A post show positive
meeting is held to assess how the show can be improved for the next time being 2016. That will be a special
weekend as the event has been held in Wonthaggi for the fortieth time moving from Dalyston in the 1970’s .
Thrill ride: daring Meg Lewis and Beth McCrae braved the Cha-Cha ride at the Wonthaggi show’s carnival last year.
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Below, Summer fun: from left, Fletcher and Isabella Watts of Tyers paddle in the shallows at Anderson Inlet, Inverloch. The inlet has a variety of beaches to suit families, teenagers and adults, whether they are into playing, swimming or kite surfing.
Having a dip: from left, Aaron He, Tayelle Johnson and Chloe He of southeast Melbourne enjoy the water at the Inverloch beach, a great location to keep cool this summer.
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Keep cool without the expense STAYING cool and comfortable in summer doesn’t have to be expensive.
If you can stop the heat getting into your home during the day and let cool air in at night, you can reduce the need for expensive cooling equipment with high operating costs. That way, if you already have an air conditioner, you can reduce the need to use it, saving energy and money. Sustainability Victoria recommends the following ‘passive cooling’ techniques to reduce the heat getting into your home: • shade north, west and east windows with external shading; • insulate your ceiling, walls and floors; • seal around windows and doors, and other cracks and gaps to stop hot outside air from entering the house; • expel hot air from the house and al-
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Now the Leongatha family owned and operated business for more than 35 years offers to you a total drinking water solution with Big Wet S p r i n g Wa t e r a n d Filtration products and services to meet your total domestic, commercial and industrial refreshment and hydration needs. Colemans has the complete range of Big Wet Natural Spring Water products. Be it 11 and 15 litre returnable, 12 litre one way bottles of great tasting spring water (delivered directly to you at regular intervals) on a wide variety of free standing and bench-top refrigerated coolers, dispensing icy cold water to refresh even the biggest thirst, plumbed in direct to mains point of use filters are also available. Also on offer is Big Wet Natural Spring Water, 350ml, 600ml and one and a half litre bottles for school canteens, retail outlets, and domestic use, and even special events. Anthony Coleman of Colemans Ice and Spring Water Supplies said, “It's
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but also genuinely care about their customers,” he said. “We are two family businesses coming together to offer the people of Bass Coast and South Gippsland a great tasting, quality spring water, great deals, delivered free and without the inflated prices others charge.” Big Wet was established in 1994, and is now the second largest spring water distributor and filtration company in the Australian market. The spring water is sourced from a deep underground aquifer in the hills near Daylesford in the c e n t r a l Vi c t o r i a n highlands, guaranteeing
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See a new side to Phillip Island THERE’S a spot along Phillip Island’s southern coastline, between the Nobbies and Penguin Parade, that rivals the views of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road.
For the first time this rugged coastline can be explored up close on the Wild Oceans EcoBoat Tours. Phillip Island Nature Parks has teamed up with John Dickie, the Island’s long time local boat tour operator, to offer the new daily tours. As locals attest, the waters surrounding Phillip Island teem with wildlife. From June to September, migrating whales such as southern rights and humpbacks are spotted, along with smaller orcas or ‘killer whales’. Keep your eyes peeled for any ‘rafts’ of little penguins out fishing, or look towards the shore to spot a soaring bird of prey such as a peregrine falcon. Within 20 minutes of departing from the Cowes jetty, the Wild Ocean EcoBoat Tours ar-
rive offshore at one of Australia’s largest fur seal colonies. Underwater cameras aboard the boat reward guests with a unique glimpse into the playful antics occurring beneath the waves as seals surround the boat. Visit in January and you’ll see fur seal pups taking their first swim lessons. Extend the thrills aboard the EcoBoat Adventure tour for spectacular close up views of the Nobbies blowhole and Phillip Island’s rugged southern coastline. The return journey takes guests past the Nobbies and the coastline of Summerland Peninsula. Discover the Aboriginal and European history of the area and pass by Cat Bay, a national surfing reserve famous for its longboard break. Return to Cowes jetty in time to explore the sights of town before heading out to see the little penguins waddle ashore at dusk for the worldfamous Penguin Parade. Tours operate daily with up to three trips per day in the peak summer season. Two tours are on
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The Good Life
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The Cally - Great live music and food FINALLY the new year is here. The silly season is over and it’s time to kick back and unwind, and The Caledonian at Wonthaggi has the perfect solution to help you do just that. Continuing on this new year with live music every Tuesday night alongside its popular pot and parma night, there
is an array of great local and travelling talent performing on Fridays, Saturdays and some selected Sundays too. Local musician Joel Schroeder is a must see with a great Aussie roots sound. And if you like your music in the blues/country/ rock vein, Eric Collier will have you dancing along to the classics, as well blow-
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Farming Insight Leongatha makes UHT for China By Sarah Vella DEVONDALE Murray Goulburn’s (MG) Leongatha UHT plant is producing milk under the Devondale brand for the Chinese market using new bilingual metallic packaging.
Local flavour: smart milk, skim milk and full cream milk in both one litre and 200ml pack sizes for Chinese consumers are now being manufactured in Leongatha. LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENTS LIVESTOCK AGENTS AUCTIONEERS, PROPERTY MANAGERS
Simon Taylor, MG’s operations manager east region, said, “Our Leongatha team is very proud Devondale milk from across Victoria is available to Chinese consumers, who seek the quality, safety and freshness Australia is known for. “MG has invested $19 million in projects to increase UHT capacity at Leongatha and as a result, we’re well positioned to serve the growing needs of international consumers and customers for Australian made dairy foods.” The new UHT packs have a premium look and feel, and feature a distinctive gold Devondale logo, reinforcing the brand’s premium positioning in the market. The relaunch and expansion of
the Devondale UHT range in China is part of the cooperative’s strategy to capture the value of the increasing demand by Asian consumers for safe, reliable dairy foods. The range, which comes in 200ml and one litre packs as well as associated family gift packs, reinforces the dairy cooperative’s intentions to maximise the opportunities gained by the Australia-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed recently. MG’s exports accounted for more than 51 per cent of its revenue in the previous financial year, with MG exporting A$1.5 billion including more than A$200 million to China and Hong Kong. MG’s managing director Gary Helou said the company has its sights set firmly on high value growth markets like China, where the demand for dairy foods is very strong. “Our two strategic pillars are operational excellence and innovation. MG is already investing in its manufacturing footprint to provide world class dairy foods to China and southeast Asian consumers,” he said. “Our innovative new packaging
enhances the product’s shelf appeal and is tailored to the local Chinese market based on extensive local customer insights.” Labelled with “100 per cent pure Australian milk”, the packaging features a clear consumer message regarding the milk’s country of origin which appeals strongly to Chinese consumers. “The Devondale range is known internationally for its exceptional quality and safety, which we are clearly communicating on the pack, along with our proud Australian dairy farmer origins,” Mr Helou said. “The recent FTA will improve the competitive positioning of Australian dairy foods into China but dairy farmers must have ownership of the supply chain and brands in order to capture maximum benefit, otherwise value will be lost to others in the chain.” Mr Helou said MG was focused on capturing the full value of the China FTA, which will deliver higher farmgate returns to its dairy farmer supplier/shareholders.
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Cooling your cows this summer By Brendan Ley, DEPI. NOW the weather is warming up, it is a good time to think about the immediate actions that can be taken to minimise heat stress in the herd.
We all know the consequences of heat stressed cows - decreased milk production, reduced feed intake, potential loss of body condition, mastitis, potential to not conceive or to abort and many other animal health related symptoms. While we might be just recovering from hay making, we need to make time to step back and review the bigger risks to milk production, including heat stress. There are short and long term risk management practices that can be implemented to reduce the impact of hot weather. To make time to step back and review the bigger risks to milk production, including heat stress. There are short and long term risk management practices that can be implemented to reduce the impact of hot weather. If you know the day is going to be
high risk for heat stress, you can plan to change your daily routine, getting cows milked and fed before 10am in the morning and delaying afternoon milking time to after 5pm. This can make a big difference to cows coping with heat. Think about how far you are asking the cows to walk in the hottest part of the day (about 3pm) and on extreme days, avoid walking the cows to the dairy until after 4pm. You may consider changing your paddock rotation, keeping cows on a sacrifice paddock or cool stand-off area. Sprinklers provide a huge benefit to cows. Suggestions are to have sprinklers that can operate on a 15 minute cycle where the system is on for one to three minutes and then remains turned off until the commencement of the next cycle. This allows enough time for cows to be wet to the point that excess water does not drip down the udders, as it is important to not increase the risk of mastitis. You also don’t want extra water contributing to the effluent stream. You can hose down the collecting yard before bringing in the cows. This will cool down the concrete surface and will help to keep your cows
cooler. In combination with sprinklers, fans and ventilation systems in the dairy also keep cows cool. During extreme hot weather, a cow will reduce her feed intake and try to consume most of her feed in cooler parts of the day. This can compromise rumen function, causing a wider variation in rumen pH and a greater risk of ruminal acidosis. A diet that combines high quality fibre with increased energy and a high rate of buffers can help minimise these effects. For high producing herds, it is even more important to manage the diet and it would be worth discussing options with your nutritionist, like slowly fermentable sources of starch, feeding partial-mixed rations and fat supplementation. During the cooler times of the year, some longer term solutions can be implemented. These can include installing water troughs, shade cloth over the dairy yard and a roof over the feed pad, depending on the farm’s feeding system. For the even longer term, you could plant trees across the farm to provide shade, but ensure you do this as part of your whole farm plan.
To meet the growing demand for quality dairy products, Burra Foods is seeking additional quality milk To find out more call Michael Croatto 5658 0000 or 0455 067 716 michaelc@burrafoods.com.au Together with our milk supply partners, we are embarking on another period of exciting growth We are committed to Gippsland and are continuing to invest in only the latest technology To hear more about our business and what it could mean for your business, call our milk supply team.
Foot and Mouth disease - the risk By Phil Franklin, DEPI Ballarat. FOOT and Mouth disease (FMD) is a highly contagious virus disease of animals.
If there was an outbreak of FMD the impact on our livestock industries would be devastating. The likely cost is estimated to be around $52 billion to the Australian livestock industry and meat processing sector over 10 years. The beef industry alone could lose an estimated $31 billion. Livestock prices may collapse to 20 per cent of their current value and most livestock businesses would find it difficult to recover from that sort of drop in price. Australia is particularly vulnerable because more than 60 per cent of our beef and 58 per cent of our sheep meats are exported and most of this product would end up on the domestic market. Countries without the disease, which include many of Australia’s major trading partners do not import from, or severely restrict imports from FMD-infected countries. FMD affects cloven-hoofed animals (those with divided hoofs), including cattle, buffalo, camels, sheep, goats, deer and pigs. It has been reported in countries in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and South America. FMD spreads rapidly between animals. The virus is excreted in breath, saliva,
mucus, milk and faeces. The virus can be excreted by animals for up to four days before clinical signs appear. Animals can become infected through inhalation, ingestion and direct contact. The disease spreads most commonly through the movement of infected animals. In sheep the symptoms can be absent or very mild, and undetected infected sheep can be an important source of infection. The FMD virus can also be spread on wool, hair, grass or straw; by the wind; or by mud or manure sticking to footwear, clothing, livestock equipment or vehicle tyres. Infected pigs can breathe out very large quantities of the virus. Cattle are very susceptible to, and able to be infected by breathing in small quantities of the virus. In some animals (‘carriers’), the virus can continue to be carried for long periods (months or years) after apparent recovery. FMD does not usually kill animals but it is a very debilitating disease causing serious production losses and animal welfare issues. The clinical signs are fever followed by the appearance of blisters between the toes and on the heels, on mammary glands and especially on the lips, tongue and palate. These blisters often erupt to leave raw, painful ulcers that take up to 10 days to heal. Foot lesions leave animals lame and unable to walk to feed or water. Tongue and mouth lesions are very painful and cause animals to drool and stop eating.
Adults usually begin eating again after a few days, but young animals may weaken and die, or be left with foot deformities or damage to the mammary glands. However, well developed exotic disease outbreak procedures are in place that involve all levels of government and the livestock industries. Those procedures are regularly tested, updated and improved. The most important people in identifying and notifying FMD are usually stock owners and others who work with livestock. They should notify suspicious symptoms immediately to their local vet so that appropriate biosecurity arrangements to contain the spread of disease are instigated as quickly as possible. Australia has an extensive network of both government and private vets who can identify the disease. This network includes 160 people who gained first hand experience of FMD from experience in the United Kingdom in 2001. Where a vet confirms a suspicion of FMD they will immediately take samples and send these to the Australian Animal Health Laboratory at Geelong for diagnosis. Diagnosis takes 24 hours. Meanwhile the property will be quarantined and plans activated so the response can be initiated as soon as the results are known. Be aware of symptoms like severe lameness, blisters and fever in livestock. If in doubt phone your vet, the Department of Environment and Primary Industries Hotline on 136 186, or the Disease Watch Hotline on 1800 657 888.
Agriculture Pre-employment Program in 2015 Do you want to work in Agriculture but not sure where to start? Are you looking for employment /a school leaver/seeking a career change?
When: Commencing Wednesday January 28th, 2015 til 20th March 2015 Where: Korumburra Pre-apprenticeship Program:
The AGRITRAIN Pre-apprenticeship program is an 8 week full-time program designed to induct people from a 'non farming' background into the Agricultural Industry. This program is also suitable for those with agricultural experience wishing to formalise their skills. The 8 week program is limited to small groups and has a very 'hands on' approach. AGRITRAIN'S energetic and approachable trainers share their knowledge and allow students to gain skills that they are able to use either in employment or on their own farms.
The program includes and is not limited to: ü Animal Health ü First Aid ü Chainsaw ü Fencing ü Soil sampling ü Pasture management ü Sheep Operations
ü Dairy Operations ü AusChem for ACUP ü Loader/Backhoe ü Livestock management ü Occupational Health and Safety ü Environmental sustainability ü Excavator
Costs: For eligible participants, the cost of enrolment for the full program is $250. Please feel free to speak to AGRITRAIN on 0407 595187 or (03) 5199 2626 to assess your eligibility to undertake a funded place in this program.
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0419 355 303. ICE BUCKET. With lid. Red. Never used. $10. Ph. 0407 825 488. ANTIQUE STONEWARE CROCK. $20. Ph. 0407 825 488. ARCHIE COMICS. x11. Fair condition. $20. Ph. 0407 825 488. ELECTRIC STOVE. Westinghouse freestyle 804. Four hotplates. fan forced oven. Good condition. $45. Ph. 0447 475 389. ELECTRIC ORGAN. Yamaha. With stool. $20. Ph. 0408 566 330. ANTIQUE MIRROR. Gentleman’s style. Cedar. On ornate frame. 2 small drawers. Mirror needs attention. $45. Ph. 5662 2570. VINTAGE CHAIRS. Cottage style with spindle backs. x4. Painted brown. Good order. $45. Ph. 5662 2570. TV & CABINET. NEC brand tv. Dark Teak cabinet. All in excellent condition. $10. Ph. 0408 647 394. ELECTRIC ORGAN. Yamaha. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 0407 543 701. FOLDING SINGLE BED. Near new. $50. Ph. 5662 0266. BIKE RACK. Reprac (Repco Sports) with tow ball complete. $50. ph. 5662 0838. BREAD MAKER. Breville baker’s oven. Excellent condition. $40. Ph. 0400 569 890. GAS SPACE HEATER. Bottle gas. $50. very good condition. Ph. 0411 119 871. EXHAUST PIPE. ‘Fergie’. TEA20. As new. $40. Ph. 0411 119 871. COMPUTER DESK. Plus chair. As new. $50. Ph. 0427 380 220. BOOKCASE. Small. 1000x800. $45. Ph. 0427 380 220 YAKKA OVERALLS. 2 pairs. 8¼. $40. Ph. 5664 4329. AIR BED. Coleman brand. Queen. Double height. Strong walled. Flock lining on top. $15. ph. 0407 444 051. CORRUGATED IRON. 10/6” sheets. $50. Ph. 5657 3291. SOFA. 3 seater. Teal green. $50. Ph. 5655 2639. BEER FRIDGE. $50. Ph. 0408 392 229. BBQ. Timber framed. Gas 4 burner. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 0488 250 541. ROCKING CHAIR. Timber. Excellent condition. $40. Wonthaggi. ph. 5672 2330. iPAD CASE. Griffon All Terrain. Military grade protection for iPad Air 2. Brand new. Paid $120. Selling for $50. Ph. 0408 158 816. DECK CHAIR/SUNLOUNGE. Grey Colour. Brand new. $45. Ph. 5658 1050. DOUBLE QUILT COVER SET. Cover, 2 piped pillow cases & pleated valance. In rich cream colour with pale green and red roses. Very good condition. $20. Ph. 0402 255 120. BUNK BEDS. Timber heads. Solid. Includes mattress liners. $50. Ph. 5664 1222. BAR STOOL. Padded vinyl. Two. Plus 3 Board games. $40 the lot. Will separate. Ph. 0417 102 526. HUMPHREY B. BEAR. Soft Toy. 38cm. Good condition. $25. ph. 0417 102 526. MAGAZINES. Ten. ‘Universal Twin Slide’. 40s
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FORM A SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT An Application for Planning Permit has been made which may affect you. The land affected by the application is located at 995 Canavans Road, Mount Eccles Vic 3953 being L1 TP116022G Parish of Allambee. The application is for a permit to: Change of use of second dwelling to group accommodation. The applicant for the permit is: G.M. Hamill. The Application Reference Number is: 2014/350. You may look at the Application and any documents that support the Application at the office of the Responsible Authority. This can be done during office hours (8.30am to 5pm) and is free of charge. The Responsible Authority is: South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953. Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected. If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision. The Responsible Authority will not decide on the application no earlier 12 January 2015 and for a minimum of 14 days after the date of Form A. Date: 6.1.2015. * Please be aware that copies of submissions received by Council may be made available for inspection to any person for the purpose of consideration as part of the planning process.
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RIDE-ON MOWER Cox Stockman, 11.5 hp, VGC, $1,500. 0417-081152. SAMSUNG FRIDGE 228L, 2 door, new $350. 56742528. Bass Coast Children's Centre Inc invites applications for the following position:
Qualified Educator Full Time Maternity Leave Position
A Certificate III in Community Services (Childcare) qualification is mandatory and a Diploma of Community Services (Childcare) is highly desirable. As part of our commitment to maintaining a child safe environment, applicants must provide a current WWC (Working with Children) check. The commitment to providing an exceptional level of quality education and care in a safe and nurturing environment is paramount. The Centre will be closed from 24th December to the 12th of January 2015 however applications and queries can still be emailed during the closure period. Applications close Friday 16th January 2015 Ms Dina McMaster – Co-ordinator Bass Coast Children's Centre Inc 244 White Road WONTHAGGI VIC 3995 Ph: (03) 5672 5151 bass.coast.cc@kindergarten.vic.gov.au
Food Processing Traineeship We are a growing Australian based company, which produces a range of premium dairy products for the domestic & international market. Burra Foods is offering the opportunity for the right person to undertake a Traineeship. The successful candidate will gain exposure to all aspects of the dairy industry while concurrently undertaking studies in a Certificate 3 in Food Processing. The ideal candidate will have completed Year 11 or 12, be ready to continue learning through practical “on the job” experience as well as formal studies, and hold a basic understanding of science. The successful candidate will be able to: • Work well in a team environment. • Have a commitment to excellence, • Good attention to detail • Be technically minded This is a great opportunity for a person who is willing to learn and gain experience in the dairy industry and gain improved qualifications through the support of the company. If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly medium-sized business in Korumburra then apply via email or post: Burra Foods Pty Ltd PO Box 379 Korumburra, 3950 Or to jobs@burrafoods.com.au Applications close: 12th January 2015
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 0417530662.
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.
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Admin/Sales Position MG Trading is a wholly owned subsidiary of Murray Goulburn Co-operative operating 23 retail stores throughout Victoria servicing Australian farmer’s with their farming requirements; offering farm services including agronomic advice, feed and fodder solutions, animal nutrition, fertiliser, bulk fuel and milking machine services. We are currently seeking an action orientated individual with exceptional interpersonal skills to join our Foster store on a casual basis in the role of Admin/Sales. The primary focus of the role is to provide proactive and comprehensive sales support administration. In addition, this position is required to support the team in relation to providing sales support and assisting with customer enquiries to drive sales and satisfy customer needs. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, demonstrate previous experience in an administration role and possess strong communication skills. Your advanced Microsoft Office suite skills, strong attention to detail and ability to multi task is imperative for success. For further information about the role please contact Dean Fraser on 0447 500 406 or to apply please send your resumé to dean.fraser@mgc.com.au Applications close: 12/01/2015
Milk Supply Coordinator We are a growing Australian based company, which produces a range of premium dairy products for the domestic & international market. A role exists for a Milk Supply Coordinator. Reporting to the Supply Manager, the Milk Supply Coordinator will be responsible for the management and administration of the farm milk data base and completion of farm pays. To be successful for the position we require a person with: • Proven Experience with the Management and Administration of Madcap • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office & Navision • Previous Experience with farm pays • Excellent Time Management Skills • Strong attention to detail If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a friendly medium-sized business in Korumburra then apply via email or post: Burra Foods Pty Ltd PO Box 379 Korumburra, 3950 Or to jobs@burrafoods.com.au Applications close: 15th January 2015
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Based in Leongatha, and operating within the Insurance industry, our client is committed to providing a service that exceeds all expectations. They are aware that their staff are their greatest asset and therefore provide first class support, training and services that enable you to excel. Having a positive impact as first contact for the office, your work responsibilities will include: • Office administration • Producing relevant documentation • Attending to client queries • Processing quotations, cover notes and other data entry • Recording, processing and managing the progress of claims • Receipting payments and debtor management Your attention to detail, personable demeanour and high level organisational skills will make you a serious contender for this role. You will have strong Microsoft Office skills and previous experience in an office environment. Wonderful development opportunities are possible with the option to complete a Certificate, and later a Diploma, in General Insurance. This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your professional career and who better to learn from than an organisation who continuously outperforms their competitors. To apply, you must submit an application letter stipulating why this particular role is of interest to you along with your current resumé to: Naomi Matchett BEST MATCH RECRUITMENT PO Box 287, Warragul 3820 jobs@bestmatch.com.au Previous applicants need not apply
accommodation A C C O M M O D AT I O N required Windsor/Prahran area for non smoking shift worker. Phone Rick 0407717100.
for sale CORNER DESK w/ drawers, as new. Can email pic. $170. Ph: 5664-0210 a/h. ELECTROLUX coffee machine and milk frother with coffee cups and saucers. As new $150 ONO. 5662-3170. FIREWOOD messmate / stringy. Cut, split and dry. Min. 2 metres, bulk loads available, $100 per metre. Ph: 0437-176187. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.
for sale FRIDGE 200 ltr, 12 months old, $300; washing machine, 5.5kg, 12 months old, $300; mobility scooter $1,500 ONO. Phone Sue 5662-3137. HAY 11 acres standing hay, Leongatha township, $12 bale. Noel 0407-551591. HAY: Small squares, excellent quality, shedded. New season, $8 each. Secondhand treated pine posts 3-4 inch, approx 250 at $4 each. Mardan 56641320. RASPBERRIES and blackberries. Pick your own, open 7 days, 8am - 8pm, Waterwheel Orchards, 250 Fishers Road, Boolarra. Ph: 5169-6622.
livestock BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762. RAMS Poll Dorset, Southdown and Border Leicester. Brucellosis accredited, flock registered, well bred, established breeder. Various prices, can deliver. 5686-2699.
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bereavement thanks CALDER - Mavis Jean (May). The Calder family would like to thank their many friends and associates who have given and sent their condolences on the passing of their mother and grandmother. We would also like to thank Woorayl Aged Care, Paul Beck and Woorayl Golf Club. Please accept this as our acknowledgement and appreciation of your care and support at this time.
Most photos that appear in The Star can be purchased by calling 5662 2294 deaths BALL - Walter Norman (Wally). Passed away peacefully at McCulloch House, Clayton on December 31, 2014. Aged 82 years, late of Leongatha. Loving husband of Barbara (dec). Loving father of Julie (dec), Pam and Wendy. Friend of Alan and Graeme. Loving Pa of Matt, Jason, Kylie, Michael, Zoe and Holly. Forever in our hearts. BALL - Wally. Loved father of Julie (Goldsmith) (dec), fatherin-law and respected friend of Alan. Pa to Mathew and Jason. Great Pa to Georgia and Tyson. Good friend of Sheridan and Teagan. Reunited with Barb and Jules. Never forgotten and missed heaps. BALL - Walter Norman. A loving, caring, wonderful father and Pa. We will miss you but we will cherish all the wonderful memories. You will be forever in our hearts. Rest in peace Dad. Reunited with Mum. Love always Pam, Graeme, Kylie, Zac, Michael, Joey and Maddison. BALL - Walter Norman. 06.06.32 - 31.12.14 A wonderful and caring father and Pa. You have found peace and will remain in our hearts forever. We are comforted in the knowledge that you can now rest in peace with Mum. We will love and miss you always. Love Wendy, Zoe and Holly. BALL - Walter (Wally). Dear Pa. The memory of you shall remain in our hearts forever. Rest easy. Reunited with your loving wife Barb and daughter Julie. Love Mathew, Sheridan and great granddaughter Georgia xx. BALL - Wally. Dearly loved husband of Barbara (dec). Brother to Alan, George, Albert, Harold, Margaret, Violet and Joyce. Brother-in-law to Charlie, Judy, Ted and Ron. We will miss you Wally. Rest in peace.
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deaths COWIE - Robert William. Passed away at Leongatha Hospital on December 29, 2014. Aged 67 years. Dearly loved husband of Joy for 40 wonderful years. The best dad, father-in-law and mate ever of Lynette and Cooter, Tracey and Ross, Trevor and Lauren. Dearly loved Pa of Nick and Brooke; Tayla and Robert, Harley, Tyson, Jake and Tia; and Kyle. Eldest son of Robert and Joy Cowie (both dec). Loved brother and brother-in-law of Colin and Chris, and Noel. Friend of Ngarie, uncle of Jason and Samantha. Please see the Herald Sun for funeral details. COWIE - Robert William. To my darling Robert you were in my life for 45 beautiful years. I will always love you for the rest of my life. You will be missed in our garden, you didn’t get to do a lot of tinkering in your shed of vintage and veteran machinery and cars. Your life was cut short so rest in peace my darling. Joy. COWIE - Robert William. To my dearest Dad, You were the greatest Dad and Pa that a daughter, son-in-law and grandkids could ever have. You would do anything for anyone who needed a hand, you never complained. We are all going to miss you very much, it won’t be the same without you, you will be forever in our hearts. Love you so much, lots and lots of love. From Tracey, Ross, Tayla, Robert, Harley and Tyson. COWIE - Loved brotherin-law of Len and Sharon, Ruth and Gary, Laurel and Russell, Julie, Shellie and Geoff, Christine and Joey, and Ian. Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews. COWIE - Robert William. Dearly loved friend of Norm and Sandra, Kim, Andrew and Glenn and their families. Sincere and loyal work mate and pal to Norm. A friend whose sense of humour was never ending. A loving family man who loved his farm, vegie garden and his vintage collection. Sadly missed by us all, our clients and Turbo (farm moggy). He will never be forgotten, in our hearts forever. Our love and sympathy to Joy, Lynette, Tracey and Trevor, and their families.
deaths WARNER - Olive. Born 1921 Nottingham, England, passed away after a brief illness at Leongatha Memorial Hospital, January 4, 2015. Loved wife of Harold (Jack) (dec 1986). Devoted mother of John, Ann and Michael. What a wonderful life. WARNER - Olive. Generous mother of John Warner (Yass) and his wife Jenny. Loving grandmother of Yolande Warner and great grandmother to Neave; grandmother of Ruth Alvarenga (Canberra). WARNER - Olive. Darling proud mum of Dr Ann Lazarsfeld-Jensen (Bathurst), for 40 years a friend to son-in-law Peter Jensen, precious Nanny to all the Jensen tribe: Ayleen (Indonesia), Marty, Abbey, Gabriel (Blue Mountains), Daniel (Singleton) and Benny (Lithgow). Sweet Old Nan to great granddaughters Juliet and Chloe, and eight other great grandchildren too young to have the privilege of meeting her. Blessed. WARNER - Olive. Remembering you always mum for your music, poetry, humour and joy. Much love and sadly missed by son Michael and his partner Celia.
funerals BALL - The Funeral Service for the late Mr Walter Norman (Wally) Ball will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Peart Street, Leongatha on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 commencing at 11am. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.
WARNER - A service to celebrate the life of Mrs Olive Warner will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Peart Street, Leongatha on Thursday, January 8, 2015 commencing at 11am. A private family interment will precede the above service. Flowers welcome or in lieu, donations may be made to the Salvation Army. Envelopes will be available at the service.
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Fillies on show By Stuart Biggins LADIES Day at the Stony Creek races on Monday, January 5 attracted a great crowd and many beautifully dressed ladies who flocked to the course to enjoy a day out in the special Ladies Day marquee.
Stony Creek turned on the brilliant weather for racegoers and the course looked a picture as did the 140 ladies in the Haze Boutique sponsored marquee, beautifully styled by Kate Adkins, owner of Events by Kate. Former Inverloch resident Janelle Malone acted as guest speaker for the day, catering was expertly provided by Brent Sinclair and music by the talented Marty Box. See more racing action Page 40.
All set: Mary Butcher’s Mob from Inverloch in the mood to party. Left Guest speaker: successful business woman Janelle Malone (left) of Women Money and Style with Kate Adkins of Events by Kate in the beautifully styled Ladies Marquee.
Beach fun with a safety message THE Inverloch surf beach was a sea of colour and youthful enthusiasm last week, as life savers of the future had a ball.
More than 180 children took part in the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club’s Nippers camp, undertaking board work, running, flag races, games and water safety. Aged from Under 7s to Under 14s, the children learnt from club volunteers while having fun. They trained ahead of a friendly carnival with Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club’s Nippers next Monday, January 12, vying for the Inlet Cup. Club president Angela Malan said the Nippers program, which continues this week, is always a success. “The program is based on surf education so they learn how to handle themselves in the water and know what to do if something happens,” she said. “It’s great for the children because they make so many friends.” Teenagers also trained for their surf rescue certificates, the entry level qualification enabling life savers to patrol on the beach.
Colourful fun: from left, Nippers Jade Hilford, Freya Kitney, instructors Sarah Seddon and Bec Nielsen, Gabriella Butera and Georgie Bryant enjoy beach play at Inverloch.
Inverloch bowls THE resumption of Pennant may still be weeks away, but there is plenty of summer bowling activity down at Inverloch, where holiday makers are discovering the joys of lawn bowling.
The Inverloch Bowling Club has opened its greens to visitors in a summer bowling programme which can only grow, as the club completes its renovations and extensions, to be complemented by the installation of a new synthetic green in May to replace the existing tired number two green which has been showing its age in recent years. On Thursday, January 1 (New Year’s Day) the men’s match committee had organised a mixed social event of two 12 end games which were won by Carol Waters (s), Helen Twite, Graham Dodd (a visitor from Narree Warren), and Gavin Blew.
Mixed Social games will be played on Wednesday, January 7 and Thursday, January 8. Visitors from other clubs are welcome at these laid back mufti events, commencing at 12.30. Please register by 11.30 am. Saturday, January 3 it was too hot to play. Sunday, January 4 the Surfside Caravan Park arranged a day which combined lawn bowling with fund raising resulting in a substantial donation to the Royal Children’s Hospital. This is now an annual event at Inverloch. A group of barefoot bowlers shared the rinks with the caravaners, as part of our “Try Bowls” summer program which will continue through January. Members are reminded about the regular Friday night “Happy Hour” which includes a membership number draw with a cash prize paid only if the winning member is present on the night.
Inverloch Men’s Pairs champions 2014: congratulations to, from left, Wayne Parks and Gary Hardy who defeated Ross Gabb and Joe Pinneri by six shots.
South Gippsland Bowling Division THE premier event in the SGBD Men’s calendar was held at Toora over the weekend of January 3 and 4.
Known as the Champion of Champions it pits all of the 16 clubs’ singles champions against each other. The first round on Saturday 3 saw a couple of upsets with some of the more fancied competitors being knocked out. Mirboo North’s Mike Arnold defeated Korumburra’s Peter Spark, and Kane Hrovat from Foster defeated Inverloch’s Mick Coram. The results opened both ends of the draw right up. Other winners were Arthur Newsome from Tar-
win Lower over Mick Collins from Port Welshpool, and Peter Forrest from Phillip Island over the young fella from Fish Creek, Robin McKenzie. Round two and with the wind howling in from the north west and the temperature not quite 38degrees, the quarter finals began. Terry Corcoran from Toora beat Brian Edwards from Corinella, Peter Forrest defeated Arthur Newsome and Wonthaggi’s Frank Seaton defeated Mike Arnold in a game that typified nearly all of the games held that weekend where the end result was decided by less than a handful of shots. Sunday 4 and the defeat of Kane Horvat by Loch’s Keith Button completed the quarter final round.
The semi finals were Peter Forrest versus Frank Seaton and Keith Button versus Terrry Corcoran. Neither game would disappoint the spectators; in the Forrest versus Seaton game 90 percent of the bowls were within 18 - 24 inches of the Jack in a display of precision bowling by the two. In the other semi, Button shot out to a commanding lead but Corcoran on his home green reeled off 10 straight ends to get within one at 17 -18. Forward to the final end and Terry led 22 - 21. Keith had match with the four closest bowls when Terry played the bowl of the tournament by trailing the jack back to his three bowls to give him
a 25 - 21 victory. In the final between Peter and Terry, Peter got off to a flier and led comfortably but Terry gained some composure and managed to peg back the lead to less than a handful. Peter’s experience came
to the fore and he managed to pull away and secure his first Champion of Champions. Finally congratulations to Toora and Alan Spooner for the way the greens were presented in some really trying conditions.
SGBD finalists: from left, Terry Corcoran, runner up and the Champion of Champions, Peter Forrest.
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Podium finishes for McFarlane THE Christmas break has seen cycling carnivals at Bendigo, Shepparton and Wangaratta over successive days. In the past the Leongatha Cycling Club has often been well represented at these meets but this year our lone presence has been that of Thomas McFarlane. Thomas has continued his good season form with a run of outstanding results over the three days. He will need to come back and recover in the next few weeks as he has also been selected to ride
in the Victorian Under 19 team at the upcoming Australian National Titles to be held on the last weekend in January at the Northcote Velodrome. At Bendigo, Thomas was first in the Men’s A Grade scratch race, second in the Men’s keirin and third in the Victorian 10 kilometre motor paced title. At Shepparton Thomas again won the Men’s A Grade scratch race, came third in the Men’s keirin, first in the 2000 metre feature wheelrace off the 90 metre mark and finished the day with first in the Victorian five
kilometre scratch race title. At Wangaratta Thomas placed third in the A Grade scratch race, second in the kierin and second in the Pat Toohey Memorial Scratch race. Club training will be on again Wednesday, January 14 at the velodrome. However, if you have gained a bike for Christmas the club has training rides from the post office corner on a Saturday and Sunday morning at 8am and 9am. New riders are welcome to come and join in.
Place to be: third from the left, Thomas McFarlane on the podium at the Shepparton carnival after winning the Shepparton Wheelrace Handicap. Second place, Conor Rowley; third place, Brendan Shulz.
Marathon first in Kilcunda RUNNERS are challenged to take on the inaugural Kilcunda Half Marathon and George Bass Coastal Run on February 1. New friends: from left each summer these girls in the Under 12/13’s catch up at the Waratah Beach nippers program at Sandy Point Gretal Tobin, Merrin Giles, Josie Andrighetti and Hayley Duncan.
New Nippers at Waratah SOME 15 new Nippers have joined the Waratah Surf Life Saving Nippers program this summer and have been proudly sporting their new bright pink vests. The helpers have donned new bright green tops and the SRC surf rescue certificate
members are out in force helping the Nippers offering loads of encouragement and standing out in bright orange. There are lots of fun activities planned during the season including pizza, trivia and movie nights and of course the regular Saturday night barbecues The main emphasis for the Nippers program is on safety in the surf .
Having fun: Ema Hodgson and Karla Williams enjoyed competing in the flag event at last Wednesday’s nippers at Waratah Bay.
Inverloch paddleboard festival beckons THE HIF SUP Festival is an event that will provide an opportunity for the elite paddlers to compete and also first timers with an afternoon come and try day.
Presented by TeamUp, the VicHealth physical activity app, the HIF SUP Festival Come and Try afternoon will feature a host of boards for all levels of experience thanks to local surf shops and board manufacturers. Open to all ages and abilities the afternoon will be held at the Inverloch Inlet providing a safe area to learn on. VicHealth CEO Jerril Rechter described the weekend festival as the perfect event for anyone interested in stand-up paddleboarding, adding that VicHealth’s TeamUp app is a great way to connect with all kinds of physical activity opportunities.
“We are delighted to be involved in the ‘Come and Try afternoon’ on Saturday, January 10 and encourage anyone interested in learning to paddleboard to go along and give it a go. “TeamUp is a free app that connects adults and groups to a wide range of
physical activities within their local community. If you’re looking to surf, paddle, swim or sail with others this summer then TeamUp is the place to go to get started!” Ms Rechter added. The HIF SUP Festival Presented by Kieser Training will include a 12km Mara-
thon race from Cape Paterson to Inverloch along the Bunurong Coastal Drive, a 6km community race for novice paddlers, SUP Technical Races, SUP Surfing divisions and a Come & Try afternoon. Competitors and participants can enter online at www. surfingvic.com
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The run is at 10am and starts and finishes opposite the Kilcunda Hotel. Runners will run along the rail trail onto the George Bass Coastal Trail to the Punchbowl Road car park. The return follows the same route but instead of exiting at the creek, runners will continue to a rocky headland and then exit at a yellow safety marker. The outbound course leads to the finish once the runners have left the beach.
Allambee Mirboo & District tennis TENNIS tournaments Saturday, January 10, 9.30am to 10am start.
Men’s doubles and ladies doubles, all sections. Sunday, January 11 same time. Mixed doubles all sections. Come along to the Leongatha tennis courts and enjoy two days of tennis.
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THE 15 Annual Junior Tennis Classic Age and Open Knockout Tournament got underway at the Leongatha Tennis Club on Monday, January 5 and runs through until Wednesday. The event has attracted competitors from as far afield as Sale and Bairnsdale.
South Gippsland Bridge
B Grade: Leongatha Tennis Club B Grade players from left, Luke Stothart and Matt Fowles are ready for tournament action.
Inverloch - Friday afternoon: 1st Dina Drury and Richard Moss; 2nd Bronwyn Sund and Michael Dooley; 3rd Mavis Parks and Jack Kuiper; 4th Faye Rowlands and Pat West.
The course will be marked on the day. The entry fee is $50 for adults and $25 for those between 12 and 18 years old. The run is organised through Running Wild, who are introducing running on slopes and beaches to roads and trails in a safe environment. The organisation specialises in holding fun runs and marathons in spectac-
ular Victorian locations. The run is about experiencing the country, enjoying a social activity and testing the body’s limits. It is a community event and a chance to donate to charities of the runners’ choice. Runners simply need to identify their charity and gain support from friends and family. Enter online at www. runningwild.net.au.
TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90
At Point Lonsdale
JANUARY Time
height (metres)
Add one hour for daylight saving
7 WED
8 THUR
9 FRI
10 SAT
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0231 0804 1410 2012
1.56 0.64 1.34 0.27
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1.59 0.58 1.36 0.28
0347 0930 1536 2132
1.59 0.52 1.37 0.30
0419 1008 1615 2208
1.59 0.48 1.38 0.34
0448 1044 1653 2243
1.57 0.44 1.37 0.38
1518 1118 1730 2316
1.55 0.42 1.36 0.44
0549 1152 1811 2351
1.52 0.40 1.34 0.50
All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM
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Memorable times at Meeniyan IT was all happening at Meeniyan Golf Club on Friday, December 19.
The club celebrated its 60th birthday. From humble beginnings (the first ‘clubhouse’ being a tent on loan from Jack and Elsie Hughes) to the lovely bush setting course of today, the generous and hard working members over the years have allowed the club to reach this milestone. Santa arrived to the delight of all the children present but another highlight was when president Bill Pratt announced the honour of a life membership to Graham Hoskin. Graham has a long association with the
club, starting when his late parents Don and Doreen introduced him to the game of golf as a youngster. Life member Dot Christie spoke of Graham’s many golfing achievements and the executive positions he has held over the years; an impressive record. Graham was moved by the award and spoke of the people who have supported him, especially his wife Sue. Other members joined Graham to cut the birthday cake donated by Mandy Kuhne. It was a great night for past and present members and the crowd at the clubhouse augurs well for optimistic times ahead.
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Achiever: Graham Hoskin being awarded life membership by one of the club’s great champions, Dot Christie.
Singles Knockout: R.H. Trease Memorial 2014 winner, Alan (Butch) Kuhne.
WEDNESDAY, December 24: Winners: A Grade, Wendy Parker 13/38 points. DTL: Sue Bowler 34, Coral Gray 34 and Portia Toussant 30 points on a count back. Wednesday, December 31: Winners: A Grade, Trish Owen 14/35 points; B Grade, Mark Anderson 29/36 points on a count back; and C Grade, Pat West 40/31 points. DTL: Val Brydon 36, Marg Griffiths 34, J Deguara 34, Dot Stubbs 34, B Thomas 34, B Sword 33, Pat Pease 32, Roger Pelletian 32 and Toni West 32 on a count back. Saturday, January 3: Winner: Lyn Hart 34 points and DTL Ann Gibson and Portia Toussant both with 30.
Woorayl Left S&G Hoskin Mixed Knockout winners 2014: from left, Charlie Le Page and Dot Christie.
Leongatha SATURDAY’s Stableford competition was played in very hot conditions with a very strong northerly wind making good scoring difficult. Glenn Marsham (13) handled the conditions well to score 37 points and take the A Grade honours in a countback. B Grade and the Super Competition were taken out
by Fred de Bondt (18) with 39 points and Mark Anderson (19) had a very good 41 points in the difficult conditions to win in C Grade. NTP: Geoff McDonald on the fourth, Damien Hammond on the seventh, Peter Brownlie on the 14th and Peter Stivic on the 16th. DTL: Gary Sharrock, David Forbes, Russell Williams, Malcom Legge, Steve Fisher,
Peter Stivic, Doug Clemann, Dale Comrie, Peter Brownlie, Peter Hobson, Frank Gill, Ross Evans, Peter Hart, Jon Smith, Craig Hams, Rod Hopcraft and Peter Jaspers. A big field of 76 players contested Tuesday’ Stableford competition in very windy conditions. Good scoring was difficult but club president Chris Leaver (9) continued his excellent
THE New Year’s Day stableford sponsored by the club was blown open when Max Wood had 48 points, Daylight was second and the runner-up was Chris Verboon. The balls went to E. Poole, B. Wilson, A. Clemann and J. Hickey. Both nearest the pins were won by Stephen Herrald. On Saturday, another stableford saw Dale Burge win A Grade with 44 points, B Grade went to John Diaper with 38 points and John Bolge took out C Grade with 41 points. Balls went to G. Fennell, P. Burgess, R. Goodwin, G. Forrester, I. McLennan, R. Beilby and G. Evans. The 16th was eagled by Brian Hogan and the nearest the pins went to John
Diaper and Warren Turner. Our ladies competition saw Marg Tuckett win with 43 points and a ball going to Sue Wakefield. The nearest the pins won by Shirley Thomas and Sue Wakefield. The ball raffle to Dale Burge syndicate. Next week sees a stroke round sponsored by Frank Schwarz, and the summer competition continues.
Korumburra FIFTEEN women played in a par event on Wednesday in with fine conditions. Division 1 (0-26) was won by Judy Webb (17) with two down. Runner-up was Moira Rogers (19) with four down. Betty Thomson (29) won Division 2 (27-45) with a lovely score of three up and Barb Twite was runner-up, finishing one up. Barb was also NTP on the first and Marg Young was closest on the 13th green. Pam Eyers played nine holes with a great score of three up. This Wednesday there is a modified Stableford Pairs event with the time-up sheet in the foyer. Last Thursday the weather was perfect for the twilight competition. Chris Rickard and Brian (Buck) Lehmann were the winners with 20 points and three pairs finished with 19 points. The runners-up on a count back were Viv and David Enbom from Jenny and Jaarl Enbom, and Kathleen Bronsema and Roger Hamill. Trudy Olden and David Enbom were nearest the pin on the first. Due to the forecast high temperature on Saturday there was no ladies’ competition.
Saturday, January 3 There were 38 players on on Saturday for a stroke monthly medal competition, with trophies by Lorrie and Sandra Webster A Grade: Roger Hamill 69 net countback T. Fowles (11) 69 net, C. Clements 71, R. Spokes 71, D. Van Rooye 71, B. Hessels 72, L. Webster 72. B Grade: Chris Clements 78, S. Osboldstone 70 net, R. Besley 71, R. Newton 72. C Grade: Tyler Marotti, R. Hamill (21) 69 net, I. Dixon 70, G. Wilson 71. Nearest the pin: 1st Trevor Herbert, 7th Neil Perks, 10th Bill Thomson, 13th Rob Gallagher. Tuesday’s winner was J. Enbom 38 pts and Thursday’s winner was R. Spokes 38 pts.
Wonthaggi ON a very hot and extremely windy Saturday, 78 brave players battled the conditions in search of the January monthly medal. A Grade winner was B. Clark 71 net, B Grade R. Furborough 69 net and C Grade and monthly medal winner J. Davies 69 net. Balls down the line: I. Johnson 70, B. Cornelis, D. Mackie 71; N. Cook, A. Ireland, K. Curran, P. Evans 72; G. Turner, P. Studham, D. Crellin, R. Yann 73; A. Bowman, E. Vanagtmaal, B. Fennel, F. Anderson, J. Jordan 74. Nearest the pin: 2nd D. Paproth, 8th D. Vanagtmaal, 13th F. Anderson, 17th D. Paproth. Eagle 10th hole - E. Vanagtmaal.
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Putting R. Furborough 25 putts. Our medal of medalists was also played and won by John Davies on a countback from R. Furborough. Well done John, your $100 voucher is waiting for you. It was very noticeable we are not repairing enough pug marks on the greens or divots on the fairways. Please show some care and take time to do these basic repairs as we will all benefit over time. Men’s pennant golf is only eight weeks away so please put your names down on the sheet in the pro shop if you wish to represent the golf club, it is a great team game. Sides will be picked in the first week of February.
Wonthaggi ladies SUMMER weather, Christmas over and a game of golf is just the thing to blow out any cobwebs and clear the lungs. Seventeen girls ventured out with lots of holiday visitors also enjoying the same thoughts. With the fine conditions and the greens still a little slower than we are used to, some fine scores were returned. Jan Beaumont with a lovely (21) 38 points had the round of the day while Betty Bowmar was the runner up with (30) 36 points. Birdies on the day were scored by Anne Walker and Marg Johnson. BDL: J. Beaumont 38, Betty Bowmar 36, R. Wilkinson 35, J. Minehan 35, M. Johnson 35, M. Ryan 35 and M. Anderson 35. Dates to keep in mind: Wonthaggi Opening Day Mixed Sunday, February 1; Wonthaggi Ladies Opening Day, Wednesday, February 4; and SGWGA Opening Day, Monday, February 9 at Leongatha.
Meeniyan ON Tuesday, December 30, 23 keen golfers took to the field to walk off the Christmas cheer. The winner on the day was the ever bubbly Trucky Hughes with 40 points followed by Mr Consistent GI Stewart with 40 points, best nine went to Butch Kuhne and Skeeta Wilson the nearest the pin. New Year’s Day saw seven players come and have a hit among all the visiting green fee-ers and at the end of play they decided it was just a social hit. Saturday, January 3 was medal day, played in very trying conditions with most hitting off from 7am to try and beat the heat (they didn’t succeed). Twenty-one took to the course with mixed results. A Grade was won by Bob (six working days until retirement) McGeary with 71 net, runner-up was John DuMont on 74 net. B Grade and medal winner was Col Olden on 67 net, runner-up was Winno Reilly 71 pts. Putts went to Vanders 28. Pro pin was won by Castlemaine member Graeme Revell. Down the line: Lochie Cope 71 who also got an eagle on the first - congratulations, Reg Hannay 72. Members’ draw jackpotted again due to Jolyn Dutton being absent.
Mirboo North Thursday, January 1 Stableford results. Winner: B Grade, Stan Evison (22) 49 points; A Grade, Peter Chapman (15) 45 points. DTL: Maree Thompson 43, Phil Garlick 42, John Stanhope 41, Terry Bradshaw 41 and Ron Funnell 41 on a count back. NTP: Ron Funnell. Stan Evison missed a one metre putt on the 18th which would have given him 50 points. Mirboo North Golf Club Saturday, January 3 Monthly Medal results. Winner: B Grade, Nigel Bracecamp (19) 68 net on a count back; A Grade: Tom Whitelaw (5) 72 net on a count back. DTL: Doug Taylor 68, Joe Taylor 70, Chris Bracecamp 71 and Josh Robbins 72 on a count back. Second shot NTP first hole: Neil Whitelaw NTP: fourth Neil Whitelaw, sixth Mal Payne, 13th nobody and 16th Keith Clerks.
Foster THE golf course has never been in better condition, and the scores were outstanding. Tuesday, December 30 - men’s stableford: Winner was Fred Tyers 39pts. Down the line: Alec Morley, Andrew Naylor, Jack Appel. Nearest the pin: Alec Morley Nev Thompson. Thursday, January 1 men’s stableford: Winner was Norm Cooper 40pts. Down the line: Nev Thompson, Kevin Flett. Nearest the pin: Alec Morley, Nev Thompson. Friday, January 2 - stableford: Winner was Lloyd McKenzie with 21pts. Down the line: Robin Smith, Garry Buckland, Bill Fuller. Nearest the pin - Mary Ellis. Saturday, January 3 Monthly Medal Stroke: Hot weather meant the majority of the field was out on the course early. Scoring was difficult, however a few players were able to post some good scores. Jim Freeman was solid with a net 73 to win A Grade, also winning the scratch with 78 off the stick. George Draeger was the medal and B Grade winner with 100-3070. Putting was won by new member Simon Barwick with 30 putts. Down the line: Simon Barwick, Larry Giddy, Nev Thompson, Norm Cooper, Andrew Naylor. Nearest the pins: Jack Appel, Andrew Naylor, Scott Rathjen, John Mathers. Members and golfers draws: The members draw was won by Peter Riedel, who wasn’t on hand to collect the $950. The draw will be for $1000 this coming Friday. The Saturday golfers draw was won by Tim Reid who wasn’t present to collect the $320. The draw will jackpot to $340 next week. Coming events: Tuesday, January 6 - stableford. Thursday, January 8 - par, six hole summer sixes 4.30-6pm. Friday, January 9 - nine hole stableford; members draw, 6.30pm - 8:30pm - $1000. Saturday, January 10 - stableford 1st round Stig Nelander; Golfers draw 5.30pm - $340. Sunday, January 11 - Prom Country Aged Care Charity Day 10.30am shotgun.
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Make a wish: from left, Graham Hoskin, Dot Christie, Jim Cusack and Col Stewart cutting the cake at Meeniyan Golf Club’s 60th birthday.
form to again take the A Grade honours with 36 points. Stephen O’Connor (15) had 36 points to win B Grade on a countback from Grant McRitchie. C Grade was taken out by Will Norden (19) also with 36 points. Bruce Cathie (25) had a very good 38 points to win in D Grade. Ian Glover, a visitor from Sale, had an Eagle two on the short par four third hole. NTP: Peter Waters on the fourth, Malcom Legge on the seventh, Renato Monegella on the 14th and Peter Stivic must really like the 16th hole to be NTP there again. DTL: Garry Sharrock, Bill Bittleman, Grant McRitchie, Geoff McDonald, Russell Williams, Fred de Bondt, Jim Arnott, Rod Brown, Dale Comrie, Peter Stivic, Joe Lowell, Charlie Hastings, Doug Clemann, Peter Hart, Ian Murchie, Rob Martin and Graeme Spruzen. Russell Williams (9) started the New Year well on Thursday to score 38 points and take the A Grade honours in a countback from Wendy parker. B Grade was taken out by Rod Hopcraft (17) with an excellent score of 45 points and Peter Horman (31) continued his good form to win in C Grade with 36 points on a countback from two others. NTP: Al Sperling on the fourth, Ian Glover on the 14th and Peter Brownlie on the 16th. Peter Stivic was obviously not playing on Thursday. DTL: Wendy Parker, Merv Stubbs, Will Norden, Doug Clemann, Bert Borg, Malcom Legge, Peter Hobson, Anthony Sparkes, Ian Murchie, Ray Burton, Ross Paul, Gerry Mooney and Peter Brownlie.
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Prestigious tick for Leongatha golf course By Stuart Biggins THE Golf Australia magazine has again included the Leongatha Golf Course in its Top 100 Public Access Courses. The position of the course on the list has improved from 87 to 83. There are an estimated 1800 golf courses in Australia, the majority of which welcome visiting golfers, so this ranking is no small feat. Peter Horman a club board member said the list, which is published biannually in the Golf Australia magazine, is to golf courses what a chef’s hat or a Michelin’s star is in the restaurant business. Golfers who like to tour the courses use the listing as a guide. Mr Horman said, “We are all very proud of our position in this list and it is a great credit to all of our board, staff and volunteers who help keep our course presented in such a professional manner.
“All who play on our course, members and visitors, appreciate the condition of our fairways, bunkers and greens which in our bushland setting give us one of the best courses in country Victoria. Course superintendent Dylan McMeekin, has seen substantial transformation at the course in his 15 years working there including replacement of the playing surface with the much better and drought tolerant santa ana couch grass. Mr McMeekin said such a project could not have occurred without a supportive board or members prepared to look to the long term in putting up with the three years of inconvenience caused by the work involved. The recently completed bunker refurbishment too was reliant on members putting in a lot of volunteer hours. The course’s renewed position on the list was determined prior to the completion of that project. The newly sculptured bunkers
which now form a major feature of the course and add significantly to the challenges of playing a round of golf at the course, almost ensure that in two year’s time when the list is revised, the Leongatha Golf Club course will be even higher. For McMeekin though, it is the originality of the course and the way it is carved out of its bushland setting which is its signature feature. “For a lot of our visitors it is a big surprise.” The next major project which will play its part in the evolution of the course is the automation of the irrigation system which will save time, water and money and it won’t inconvenience players. Unfortunately quality of the irrigation system at a course is not one of the criteria used to judge the Top 100 Public Access Courses in Australia, but with the new bunkers now in place the position of the course on the list in two years time is likely to be higher still.
Setting off: Joel Fanning from Upwey tees off on the first at Leongatha. Mr Fanning is one of many visitors sure to be drawn to the Leongatha Golf Club knowing the course is in the top 100 public access courses in Australia.
Blizzard to surf 2015 WARATAH BAY – SANDY POINT
INVERLOCH Surf Life Saver Koda Blizzard has been handpicked as one of Victoria’s top junior lifesavers for the Victorian Development Team of 24 set to compete against South Australia and Tasmania to contest the 2015 Southern States Challenge between January 8 and 11.
After reclaiming Victoria’s winning title last year and beating South Australia by 34 points in Hobart, Life Saving Victoria’s aquatic sport junior coordinator Luke Gavin said competitors will be looking for a back to back win on home turf. “Our young athletes did a fantastic job representing their state in lifesaving last year and we look forward to seeing them battle it out on the beach and in the pool once again for state glory.” Koda loves the water and has been training hard for the event. Training with more senior members of the club has been especially good preparation. Koda is an experienced cross country runner and also made the State Schools’ Athletics 200m squad so he loves the beach sprints. “I am really happy to have made the team and am looking forward to competing.” The beach competition will be held on Friday 9 January at Torquay SLSC, followed by the pool and first aid competition on Saturday 10 January at Geelong Grammar. To select the team LSV Aquatic Sports conducted four separate trials at Cosy Corner in Torquay, Geelong Grammar, the first Junior
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BEACH FUN RUN (8km) SUNDAY JANUARY 11th 10.30am (low tide) Registrations on the day from 9.00am – 10.15am at the Waratah Bay playground/bbq area. Cost: Under15 $10, Over 16 $15, Families $40 Starting at Waratah Beach, finishing at Sandy Point at the Waratah Bay Surf Life Saving Club. First Aid, BBQ and drinks available. Provided by the Waratah Beach Surf Life Saving Club. Presentations at the Surf club around 12.30 midday (app). Courtesy bus available to transport competitors back and to. Leaving Sandy Point General Store @ app 9.00am Enquiries: Greg Buckland 0427841362 Gab Buckland 0419841360 bucko5@dcsi.net.au
State glory beckons: Koda Blizzard on the beach at Inverloch is privileged to have been handpicked as one of the team of 24 Victorian junior lifesavers contesting the Southern States Challenge this month. State Carnival at Mordialloc LSC and the first round of the Summer Surf Series at Bancoora SLSC. “Once again this year it was a difficult job for the selectors to pick the team as there were many outstanding performances from athletes at the selection trials,” said Mr Gavin. “To be involved both in the trials and then be selected for the team is a great achievement.
Gippsland Goannas THE Yarra Valley over 60 cricketers travelled to Toongabbie on a fine, cool Sunday, January 4 to play the Gippsland Goannas.
They were surprised to find the game was still going ahead, as they had travelled from the west through rain for the majority of their journey. After being asked to bat the Goannas got off to a good start with Fred Debono and Ian Gibson both making 24. Rick Pask 33 retired, and Richard Shaw 31, had a good partnership in the middle of the innings, while Kevin Lanigan 23, and Phill Higgins 16, were both not out as the Goannas reached 180 for the loss of seven wickets from 40 overs. After the lunch break Ian Southall 1/10, and Gordon Cowling 1/14, kept the YV team to a modest first 10 overs. Kevin Lanigan 2/10, and Kel Bond 2/21, continued the good work while the
star of the show started his bowling spell with the score at 7/126. Three balls later YV were all out for 126! Phill Higgins had only bowled three balls for the match and had taken a hat trick; what a star! Many thanks go to Roger and his team from Toongabbie for preparing the pitch and the ground on a non cricket weekend. Both captains made special mention of the good spirit in which the game was played and especially thanked the Toongabbie CC for the use of its ground and facilities. Practice for the Goannas will continue at Maffra and Glengarry on Wednesday this week at 5pm while the next match will be a home game against Ringwood on Sunday, January 18. Goannas players are asked to contact Ian Gibson as soon as possible about their availability for the tournament in Echuca from 15 to 17 February.
Only four boys and four girls per age group are chosen to represent the state.” Mr Gavin said that in addition to enhancing their competition skills, being part of the Victorian Development Team is also a fantastic opportunity for personal development. “This experience is broader than just competition; it helps develop our young athletes as people and as lifesavers of the future.”
Junior Country Week Under 14s and 15s JUNIOR Country Week starts Monday, January 5.
Under 15s play Alberton on the Monday at Traralgon South and the Under 14s play Warragul on Monday at Jack Canavan Reserve On Tuesday the Under 15s play Traralgon at Catterick Crescent and the Under 14s play Traralgon at Jack Canavan Reserve. Wednesday the Under 15s have a bye and the Under 14s play SaleMaffra at Glengarry 2. On Thursday the Under 15s play Central Gippsland at Duncan Cameron Park and the Under 14s play Bairnsdale at Old Trafford, Whittakers Street.
On Friday the Under 15s play Bairnsdale at Catterick Crescent and the Under 14s v Central Gippsland at Old Trafford, Whittakers Street. Scores will be updated on My Cricket daily Gippsland Region 7 or Leongatha Rep teams. There is a player from every team that has juniors in LDCA which is good for junior cricket. Follow the boys through the week and if you are over Traralgon way call and see the boys. The Under 15s’ coach is Steve Brann and the manager is Daniel Turton. The Under 14’s coach is Rob Geyer and the manager is Jareth Hume .
Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 10 - January 10 Home team
Away Team
Ground
Umpire
Nerrena Won Workmens Town Won Miners
Outt EC I Turf Cowes
A. Jordan J. Curry A. Stride C. Salmon
Grade A1 OMK Imperials Inverloch Phillip Island
v v v v
Grade A2 Korumburra Poowong-Loch Koon-LRSL
v Foster Kor v Kilcunda-Bass Loch v Fish Crk-Tarwin L Turf
G. Laird T. Grace T. Rogers
Grade B1 Won Workmens Town Nerrena MDU
v v v v
V. Baskerville B. Bek M. Heenan N. Barnes
Grade B2 Won Miners Glen Alvie Koon-LRSL
v Kilcunda-Bass Won Nth A. Roberts v Korumburra GA G. Stabb v Poowong-Loch M McK I. Thomas
Grade C1 Phillip Island OMK Inverloch Won Workmens
v v v v
MDU Nerrena Town Bye
Newh KSC Inv
TBA TBA N. Grabham
Grade C2 Kilcunda-Bass Koon-LRSL Korumburra Poowong-Loch
v v v v
Won Workmens Glen Alvie Won Miners OMK
Bass 2 Koon L Velo Poow
TBA N. Graydon TBA TBA
Inverloch Imperials Phillip Island OMK
McMhn Scorp 1 Nerr Dumb
Any person interested in umpiring contact Graham Laird 0408 454 741. Please note all games start at 1pm.
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Racing high jinx STONY Creek race course was picture perfect for Monday’s Ladies Day event that attracted a big crowd and saw some thrilling racing. Betting was fast a furious and punters weren’t disappointed with some fine racing during the eight race event. Race Three saw winning jockey Ryan Maloney
thrown up in the air from his No 6 mount, the young and high spirited Wallbanger then had a nice warm up romp around the track before being reined in. Maloney got back in the saddle and after a very quick vet check had the green light to race and race he did, leading most of the race and was first past the post much to the delight of his Warragul owners.
Thrilling win: the highs and lows of racing came to the fore when Wallbanger stunned Stony Creek racegoers on Monday with an amazing win in race three ahead of No 3 Bubba and No 2 Hairini Tycoon after throwing his jockey before the race. Left, Race 3 winner: Warragul owned Wallbanger, winner of Race three heads into the mounting yard with winning jockey Ryan Maloney.
All smiles: winning jockey Ryan Maloney has clocked up another win on high spirited Wallbanger in Race 3 at Stony Creek on Monday to add to his 500 plus wins in his 12 year career.
Celebrations: from left there was a big cheer from Warragul owners Peter Joyce, Andrew Quirk, Larissa Joyce, John Pratt and Ash Wallace when their horse No 6 Wallbanger stormed home to be first past the post after a very shaky start in Race Three at Stony Creek.
Glamorous: from left, Sam Hodge from Warragul, Nat Burke and Amy Hodge from Inverloch, Meg Houghton from Nar Nar Goon, Phoebe and Lou Pratt from Warragul and The Star’s Holly Riske from Inverloch make a colourful arrival at the Ladies Marquee.
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