The Great Southern Star - March 3, 2015

Honour for Varli - page 3 | Stony Creek Cup - pages 50-52 Later Star

THE Star will be out one day later next week, Wednesday morning, March 11, due to the Labour Day long weekend.

The office will be closed on Monday, March 9 and will re-open on Tuesday, March 10.

TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2015 - $1.40

Bass shire “worst ever” Former mayor and MP Alan Brown, has lashed out at Bass Coast Shire Council’s performance.

See page 3.

Aiming for state’s best: these girls from Newhaven College won the medley relay at last week’s divisional swimming championships in Korumburra.

They will now move onto Sale for the regional championships, from left, Mackinley Thompson, Holly Van Der Plight, Jessica Harry and Isabelle O’Neill. See story on page 43.

VICIOUS ATTACK IN KORUMBURRA Man fights for life after baseball bat bashing

By Brad Lester THE Korumburra community has been shaken by two violent attacks on three volunteers of the South Gippsland Tourist Railway on Saturday night.

Richard Davies of Korumburra is fighting for his life in hospital after being bashed with a baseball bat. Yesterday afternoon (Monday), he was not

well enough for surgery, suffering two fractures to one arm, suspected broken ribs, bleeding on the brain and a fractured skull.

He remained in Monash Medical Centre in Melbourne yesterday (Monday). He was in a stable condition, but was still being assessed His daughter’s boyfriend, Gareth Sheriff, suffered a broken jaw.

In a separate attack earlier Saturday evening, tourist railway vice president Shane Blitz was kicked numerous

times, including to the head. He suffered lacerations on his head, a cut on the ear and soreness.

Two young Korumburra men, aged 16 and 19, faced remand hearings yesterday, at the Melbourne Children’s Court and Latrobe Valley Magistrate’s Court respectively, in relation to the attacks.

The 16 year old was remanded in custody for the next three weeks. No bail application was made. He will face court at a later date.

The 19 year old, Jacob Quine, was also remanded in custody, with no bail application made. He will return to the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court this Friday, March 6.

Both offenders were charged with aggravated burglary, causing serious injury and numerous other charges.

Police said Mr Quine was already on bail for allegedly assaulting railways volunteers in the past week and a condition of bail was that he not visit the railway station.

Leading Senior Constable Steve Van Hamond of Korumburra Police said the whole community was affected by the traumatic attacks.

“Korumburra does not expect that sort of thing to happen and it’s made people frightened,” he said.

“I’ve had a lady who lives nearby wanting to know if she’s safe in her home and it’s sad when it comes to that.”

Continued on page 3.

Get up to $1,000 in dental benefits for your children, at Rapid Response Dental.

Rapid Response Dental are now taking patients for Medicare’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule, which provides eligible children (aged between 2-17) up to $1,000 in benefits for dental services. Due to high demand, we’ve just received our 4th dental chair and decay detecting camera. So you can be sure that the clinic famous for same day appointments, now provides the best possible dental care for your children.

For more information on the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule go to www.humanservices.gov.au

Call (03) 5662 0940 to book your appointment. 3 Lyon Street, Leongatha.

PAGE 2 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 3

Rates “rip-off” a disgrace

By Tayla Kershaw FORMER mayor of the Borough of Wonthaggi Alan Brown said it’s time the current Bass Coast Shire Council stopped ripping off ratepayers.

“Bass Coast Shire Council has been crippling ratepayers with vastly excessive rate rises over the past decade,” Mr Brown said.

“People on low incomes are simply not able to make ends meet and in many cases businesses are closing up.”

Mr Brown dubbed the current council the worst the district has seen in 50 years.

He said developers had left the shire frustrated by council’s decisions, council had made poor decisions surrounding the Inverloch dogs on beaches issue and had failed to adequately service Phillip Island. The recent community satisfaction survey, released last year, scored council’s performance well below the state average.

Former chairman of council’s audit committee John Swarbrick said the level of council rate increases of recent years was

irresponsible.

“This year’s 6.9 per cent increase in rates and charges is about three times present inflation,” Mr Swarbrick said.

“This year’s increase in staff wages is dramatic.

Employee costs this year has risen by a whopping 8.9 per cent when most other employees in Victoria have been struggling to get three per cent.”

Mr Brown said the 8.9 per cent increase in employee costs would push overall wages to $2.305 million.

“I’d put it in the realm of scandalous,” Mr Brown said.

The Bass Coast Shire Council Senior Officers Register showed four senior officers were paid over $200,000, with one officer earning in excess of $290,000.

Council said senior officer salaries are determined via a benchmark across the local government sector, based on like sized councils and the individual’s skill and qualifications.

According to Mr Brown, the average cost per employee jumped to $85,000 this financial year and the next three years would see the

cost increase to $104,773.

However, he believed the jump would be the fault of the council, not its employees.

“No one would deny employees a fair increase of around inflation but for the council to grant such dramatic increases year after year of up to three times inflation is incredible,” Mr Brown said.

“It is no way the fault of the general workforce within the shire. I have nothing but admiration for the rank and file workforce within Bass Coast Council. They are excellent employees.”

Regardless, Mr Brown believed the heavy bank balance of council would leave ratepayers at a loss, particularly retirees and farmers.

“Many pensioners and self funded retirees are finding things very tough financially with massive rises in rates over the recent years,” Mr Brown said.

“I particularly feel for our pensioners and aged.

Being in the latter years they deserve to receive support from our community not undue hardship. Over recent years they have also been hit with large rises in utility and other costs, and many are really struggling

to make ends meet.”

Farmers have pleaded for a rate differential charge for several years. Council has claimed to genuinely consider the request but has not made changes.

“The council could have easily introduced a differential charge if they wished,” Mr Brown said.

“Farmers represent 3.6 per cent of rateable properties in Bass Coast yet pay 7.5 per cent of all rates and charges. Many pay more than $10,000 each year which is making their farms not viable financially. Council can’t find a cent for farmers but can find $2.3 million for their pay packs.”

Bass Coast Shire Council CEO Paul Buckley said the value of farm properties represented 10 per cent of the value of all properties.

“Farmers have been actively advocating for a farm differential rate in Bass Coast for the last few years.

In response to this, council has engaged with the farming sector to understand their concerns,” Mr Buckley said.

“One of the actions taken by council was to establish a Rural Engagement Group in 2013 to assist in understanding issues facing

Overcharged: from left, former chairman of Bass Coast Shire Council’s audit committee John Swarbrick and former Borough of Wonthaggi mayor Alan Brown believe the community should mobilise if council strikes a rate rise exceeding three per cent in the next budget. the farming community. The proposal (for a differential rate) will be included in the discussion paper relating to rating strategy.”

Mr Brown predicted a clean sweep in the next council election.

“The financial manage-

ment of this council is beyond the pale and I have no confidence they will turn it around,” he said.

“I was aghast to hear the wages had gone up at the ratepayers’ expense. They aren’t getting their value for money. If council strike

a rate exceeding three per cent, the community should mobilise. It’s not sustainable to keep raising rates and charges.”

Mr Brown said he would not be fielding a team of candidates at the next council election.

Brave Varli honoured FORMER South Gippslander, Constable Varli Blake, was honoured with a Victoria Police Star at the South Melbourne Town Hall last Wednesday.

Police star: Constable Varli Blake accepted her award from Victoria’s acting Chief Commissioner Tim Cartwright last Wednesday, at an award ceremony in South Melbourne. Photo courtesy of Mark Stewart, Herald Sun.

Const Blake, Sergeant Tony Scully and Constable Emma Quick were recognised for the sacrifice they made on January 4, 2013 when an apartment they were called to in Melbourne exploded.

They suffered serious injuries as a result.

A further 19 police officers, doctors, civilians and police welfare unit mem-

bers, who helped to save the officers’ lives after the explosion, were also honoured with awards.

Const Blake grew up in South Gippsland and attended St Laurence O’Toole Catholic Primary School in Leongatha and Leongatha Secondary College.

Part of a proud sporting family, she played netball for the Meeniyan Dumbalk United Football Netball Club and representative netball for the Alberton Football Netball League.

She worked as a dental nurse in Foster and Richmond, and was involved with Wonthaggi Police. She graduated from the Victo-

rian Police Academy in July 2013.

Victoria’s acting chief commissioner Tim Cartwright said the three injured officers were remarkable and positive people.

“Emma and Tony are both back at work in some sort of modified duties, and

Leongatha Chemist on Duty

TERRY WHITE CHEMIST THIS SUNDAY 10am - 1pm TER1830067

ON-FARM FUEL DELIVERY WE SELL & RECOMMEND QUALITY SHELL FUEL

Vicious assaults at Korumburra rumburra Hospital for treatment. They returned to the station to find Messrs Davies and Sheriff had been attacked.

“It was violent, it was brutal,” Mr Blitz said.

“A lot of people are nervous about their safety in this town because of what has happened.”

Police received a phone call around 11.40pm saying the offenders had returned to the railway station and set upon another Mr Davies with baseball bats.

Mr Davies, aged in his mid 40s, lived at the railway station and was attacked in his bedroom.

He was knocked unconscious and later transported to Monash Medical Centre.

If he survives, police are concerned Mr Davies may suffer a brain injury.

Mr Sheriff was attacked after coming to Mr

Davies’ aid.

“It was just a crazed, violent unprovoked assault and sustained,” Leading S/C Van Hammond said.

The youths were arrested at a Korumburra home at 3am on Sunday by Korumburra Police and detectives from the Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit.

They were taken to the Wonthaggi Police Station and processed.

Tourist railway business manager David Rasmus said the assault on Mr Blitz was recorded on a security camera system.

Railway volunteers believe the offenders returned to the station to destroy hard drive records of the first assault, as they pulled the security system apart and set it on fire in the fireplace.

Some footage was saved and has been given to police.

Mr Blitz, who lives in

Melbourne and was staying at the station overnight, thanked the community of South Gippsland for its support in the wake of the attack.

“We need to stand up and say we are not going to let them stop us from doing what we love doing,” he said.

Police are unsure if the offenders were affected by any substance on the night.

4.2 4 2wx6 6.0 0x2 2.4h 4h 6.0 w x 6.0 x 2.4h 6.0 w x 7.0 x 2.4h 6.0 w x 9.0 x 2.4h

5662 4735 TRANSPORT PTY LTD – AH 0407 715 128

14 TILSON COURT, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, LEONGATHA

15 BILLSON STREET, WONTHAGGI, 3995 PHONE 5672 3798

LIG3240455

Leading S/C Van Hammond said the attacks were unprovoked and the victims were “defenceless men”.

“One victim has moved out of town because he’s concerned they will get bail,” he said.

The drama began at 9.30pm Saturday when the offenders attended the railway station, and threw a pot plant through the window and smashed several other windows.

Mr Blitz approached them and was assaulted.

A founding member of the railway and a volunteer of 30 years, he was shocked by the ordeal.

“I never thought I would be bashed up at the location where the volunteers enjoy spending time. I’m so shaken up by it,” he said.

Mr Davies’ daughter Sarah took Mr Blitz to Ko-

COL110373

2595 25 95 $ 3270 $ 3530 $ 3960 $

Colours/Zinc Roof so many sizes available You can order online

1800 153 253 • 0427 039 014

TA1556027

Continued from page 1.

Varli we hope will be back within the next six weeks,” he said.

“She (Varli) has got her uniform on today. That is the first time in a long time.

They just continue to inspire me with how they deal with this and how they are getting on with their lives.”

LEO7350065

By Sarah Vella

PAGE 4 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Popular Leongatha teacher retires Farewell, Mr Kuhne: Grant Kuhne (second from left) on his last day at Leongatha Primary School, surrounded by his family, from left, Lucy Kuhne of South Yarra, Molly Kuhne of Hawthorn, Margaret Kuhne, Alex Kuhne of Inverloch and Phoebe Kuhne of South Yarra. His family attended an assembly at Leongatha Primary School on his last day before retirement.

MOVIE TICKETS ONLY $11.50!

PURCHASE A BOOK OF CINEMATIX! Which is a book of 10 movie tickets for ONLY $115.

THURS, MARCH 5 - WED, MARCH 11

By Laura Gibb LEONGATHA Primary School held an assembly on Friday

Celebrating local food

*NFP No free tickets/passes # Correct at time of printing

www.stadiumcinema.com.au

to say farewell to vice principal Grant Kuhne, who is retiring after a teaching career of 37 years.

armers’ FMARKET

KOONWARRA Memorial Park SATURDAY MARCH 7 8.00am - 12.30pm Experience the quality, the best produce that South Gippsland has to offer, as well as the friendly atmosphere, speak to the growers and specialty food makers

Come along rain, hail or shine on the first Saturday every month KOO7160101

FOCUS (MA 15+) 105 mins *NFP THURS, TUES, WED: 2:40pm, 5:00pm, 7:25pm.

FRI, SAT: 2:40pm, 5:00pm, 7:25pm, 9:30pm.

SUN: 2:40pm, 4:55pm, 7:20pm, 9:30pm.

MON: 2:40pm, 4:55pm, 7:10pm.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS (CTC) 100 mins *NFP THURS, TUES, WED: 2:45pm, 5:15pm, 7:30pm.

FRI, SAT, SUN: 2:45pm, 5:15pm, 7:30pm.

MON: 2:45pm, 5:00pm, 9:30pm.

SEVENTH SON (3D) (M) 102 mins *NFP THURS, FRI, SAT, SUN, TUES, WED: 5:05pm.

MON: 4:50pm.

SEVENTH SON (M) 102 mins *NFP THURS, SUN, TUES, WED: 12:20pm, 7:10pm.

FRI, SAT: 12:20pm, 7:15pm.

MON: 12:20pm, 7:25pm.

THE SECOND BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (PG) 122 mins THURS, TUES, WED: 12:05pm, 2:30pm, 7:15pm.

FRI, SAT: 12:05pm, 2:30pm, 7:10pm.

SUN, MON: 12:05pm, 2:30pm, 7:05pm.

THE THEORY OF EVERYTHING (PG) 123 mins THURS, FRI, SUN, TUES, WED: 9:40am.

SAT: 9:20pm.

WILD (MA 15+)115 mins THURS, SAT, SUN, MON, TUES, WED: 12:15pm.

FRI: 12:15pm, 9:20pm.

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY (MA 15+) 125 mins THURS, TUES, WED: 2:25pm, 4:45pm.

FRI, SAT, SUN: 2:25pm, 4:45pm, 9:20pm.

MON: 2:25pm, 4:45pm, 9:30pm.

JUPITER ASCENDING (M) 127 mins THURS, TUES, WED: 9:35am, 12:00pm.

FRI, SAT, SUN: 9:35am, 12:00pm, 9:30pm.

MON: 9:35am, 12:00pm, 9:20pm.

THE WATER DIVINER (M) 111 mins THURS, TUES, WED: 9:50am.

SELMA (M) 128 mins THURS, TUES, WED: 9:35am THE IMITATION GAME (M) 114 mins FRI: 9:50am.

ST. VINCENT (M) 102 mins FRI: 10:00am.

AMERICAN SNIPER (MA 15+) 132 mins SAT: 9:35am.

KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE (MA 15+) 129 mins SUN: 9:20pm..

PAPER PLANES (G) 96 mins SAT: 10:10am.

SUN, MON: 10:05am.

PENGUINS OF MADAGASCAR (G) 92 mins SAT: 10:00am.

SUN, MON: 9:55am.

BIRDMAN (MA 15+) 119 mins MON: 9:45am.

More information: www.kfm.org.au Market contact Rod: 0408 619 182

Find us on facebook

Mr Kuhne had taught many of the parents present at his farewell assembly.

Principal Rob Higgins spoke of Mr Kuhne’s patience and focus on helping students, parents and teachers with their problems.

“Mr Kuhne will be remembered mostly for helping people,” Mr Higgins said.

“On behalf of the school and school council, all the best for your retirement and continue to have fun.”

Mr Kuhne said goodbye to the students, staff and family members who attended the assembly.

“I have had a long career. It’s been a really good career,” he said.

“I have had a great ca-

towards an extension of the showgrounds.

The society bought 1.3 acres of the former Korumburra saleyards to

Reviews

Genre: Comedy/Crime/Romance.

Starring: Margot Robbie, Will Smith & Rodrigo Santoro.

Nicky, a veteran con artist, takes a novice named Jess under his wing.

While Nicky teaches Jess the tricks of the trade, the pair become romantically involved; but, when Jess gets uncomfortably close, Nicky ends their relationship.

Three years later, Nicky is in Buenos Aires working a very dangerous scheme when Jess -- now an accomplished femme fatale -- unexpectedly shows up. Her appearance throws Nicky for a loop, at a time when he cannot afford to be off his game.

Jump onto the Stadium 4 website for more information! www.stadiumcinema.com.au

LEONGATHA

TUES MARCH 3

6 Day

WEATHER FORECAST

14°

22°

Possible shower

WED

THUR

FRI

MARCH 5

MARCH 6

MARCH 4

13°

22°

Windy with showers

13°

18°

Possible shower

reer but you can’t do that on your own.”

He thanked his family, especially his children – because he said it is difficult having a teacher for a parent – as well as students, parents and teachers.

He said he would miss the students’ smiling faces, seeing children achieve things they never thought they could, and the friendship and support of the teachers.

The students, in turn, will miss the magic tricks Mr Kuhne regularly performed to entertain them at school assemblies.

He said he would perform his final trick at the end of the day and disappear.

Show support SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will pay the Korumburra Agricultural and Pastoral Society $50,000

Other markets to visit every month: Coal Creek (Korumburra) 2nd Sat. Prom Country (Foster) 3rd Sat. Inverloch Community last Sun.

FOCUS (MA 15+)

He shared fond memories with the students, including challenging students to “sock wrestle” each other, using his “magic chalk”, for which he would not share the recipe, and playing a prank on a previous principal involving dog biscuits in the staff room’s biscuit jar.

Mr Kuhne taught at two schools during his career, spending 10 years at Leongatha Primary School and 10 or 11 years at Mirboo North Primary School before returning to Leongatha Primary.

He began as a classroom teacher and rose to acting principal before deciding he wanted to be vice principal and look after the children.

14°

20°

Windy with showers

SAT

MARCH 7

13°

23°

Mostly sunny

provide extra parking for cars, floats and horses during the show.

The society bought the block for $134,800 in October, with $60,000 worth of debentures and $40,000 from society funds. This left a shortfall of $34,800.

Cr Lorraine Brunt moved a motion calling for council to contribute $50,000 “This will give them the opportunity to reinstate the ground,” she said.

Cr Kieran Kennedy asked why council was providing $50,000 when $34,800 was requested, saying council also has other recreation reserves to look after.

CEO Tim Tamlin said the extra funding was needed to restore the land and said the money was available in the current council budget.

SUN

MARCH 8

13°

25°

Mostly sunny

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 5

Homeowners deflated Council decision floors Burra Foods neighbours

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council made a last minute bid to appease Korumburra residents when adopting the controversial Burra Foods’ buffer zone last Wednesday.

Council approved the environmental significance overlay sought by Burra Foods to protect the factory from future high density residential development on its doorsteps and increase the likelihood of residents complaining about odour, noise and milk powder emissions.

Late last year, Burra Foods was the subject of five notices by the Environment Protection Authority in just one month, asking the company to address wastewater, emissions and odour management issues at the factory.

The overlay would also discourage such land uses as childcare and nursing homes within the buffer zone, but not ban further single houses on vacant lots.

The overlay will require residents within 227m of the

factory to apply for a planning permit if they wish to extend their homes and also install costly building features such as double glazing to reduce the impact of noise, powder emissions, odour and light from the factory.

The buffer will still affect about 25 properties and some people claim their property values will plummet.

Council planners initially recommended the permit only apply to extensions that increased a home’s floor area by 25 per cent but in a bid to make the overlay fairer to residents, council increased that to 50 per cent.

That change was made at the eleventh hour, between the public presentations that ended late morning last Wednesday and the council meeting that started at 2pm, despite the overlay being discussed since May last year, and the subject of much community angst and even an independent panel hearing.

So torn were councillors by balancing the community’s opposition to the overlay with Burra Foods’ desires, Cr Lorraine Brunt said she was undecided which way to

vote, just minutes away from the vote being taken.

Councillors seemed to be overwhelmed by the complexity of the decision before them, with confusion surrounding meeting procedure during the Burra Foods vote.

Korumburra residents, who had gathered in the gallery to hear the vote, were far from satisfied with the outcome.

“Despite the floor plan size going from 25 to 50 per cent, the onus is still on us.

Before Burra Foods started, 90 per cent of the houses were already there,” resident Mark Olsen said.

Resident Marie GerrardStanton added, “It was frustrating to see the whole council confused after we had put months of work into it. It was all done at the last minute. It was totally unacceptable.”

Resident Les Guilfoyle said, “We never heard from the mayor, who is the head of council.”

Council also voted to ensure land east of the factory – known as area K in the Korumburra Structure Plan – remained zoned low density, thereby prohibiting more intensive development.

Compromise good for all, says Burra BURRA Foods has commended South Gippsland Shire Council for approving the environmental significance overlay around its Korumburra factory.

CEO Grant Crothers acknowledged the decision was close with only five to four councillors in favour, and said the extension of the floorplan clause from 25 to 50 per cent was a good compromise and a win for residents.

Mr Crothers said Burra Foods was committed to its continually improving its operations, including environmental performance.

“We take the responsibilities of our social licence very seriously and recognise Burra Foods is an important part of

• Burra Foods CEO Grant Crothers the fabric of Korumburra and wider Gippsland community,” he said.

“We want to ensure a viable and sustainable future for the business and our wider community: employees, dairy farmers, suppliers and neighbours.

“We are pleased our $1.2 million investment in waste water treatment that we initiated over a year ago is now fully operational and improving performance and efficiencies,

including reducing odor omissions.”

Mr Crothers said the ESO process highlighted how important it was existing or potential neighbours were aware Burra Foods had the potential to affect residential amenity.

Mr Crothers said he was optimistic about the future of Burra Foods.

“If we had a crystal ball, planning the future of the business would be simple, but the reality is our growth is not a straight line, but one with a lot of ups and downs along the way and our planning has to reflect this reality,” he said.

Mr Crothers said Burra Foods would continue to invest in its plant to grow capability to meet market movements while curtailing the impact its operations has on neighbours.

Not happy: Korumburra residents give South Gippsland Shire Council’s approval of the Burra Foods overlay ‘thumbs down’. Front, from left, Thea Dent and Viv Pepper, middle, Marie Gerrard-Stanton, Neil Olsen and Samantha Brown. Back, Marilyn Rodger, Mark and Sophie Olsen, Les Guilfoyle and Glenn Brown.

Council: decision not easy DETERMINING the outcome of the Burra Foods buffer zone had been “extraordinarily difficult”, Cr James Fawcett told South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday.

He introduced an amendment to the motion recommended by council planners and that was to increase the size of extension before a planning permit is required from 25 to 50 per cent, and also retain land east of the factory as low density.

Speaking before a gallery of 10 or so residents affected by the proposed buffer, Cr Fawett said, “We have on the one hand the rights of people who live close to the significant industrial activity and we have the rights of people that work for and own the industrial operation.”

He said council was aware of the cost impost residents faced and the amendment would help alleviate that.

He said most people wanted Burra Foods to stay in town.

“They just want them to be a corporate citizen. I’m sure EPA and council will make sure that happens,” he said.

Cr Bob Newton rejected the amendment, saying it was formulated at the last minute and the community did not have an opportunity to comment.

“We have a real dilemma here and it’s one of the most difficult decisions we will have to make in this council,” he said.

He said the buffer zone was drawn inappropriately, passing through properties rather than aligning with property titles.

“I just think Burra Foods should be made to keep all the problems with the perimeter of their boundary,” he said to applause from the gallery.

Council’s director of development services Bryan Sword said residents would be better off if they wished to develop the area of their property beyond the buffer.

Cr Nigel HutchinsonBrooks said the original consultant’s report was “less than adequate”, lacking in objectivity and scope.

“What concerns me is the potential cost implications to people owning these properties,” he said.

“There is no perfect solution. Abandoning it is not an option. Ministers in the past have generally not liked that when there is not a good reason.”

However he said the 50

per cent clause provided greater equity to people living west of the factory as they would be less likely to be affected by prevailing winds that would carry odours from the factory.

Cr Don Hill said buffer zones usually applied to greenfield sites and were not applied retrospectively.

“If this motion does not get up (amendment), I would like to foreshadow a motion to squash this,” he said to applause from the gallery.

Cr Lorraine Brunt said council was trying to stop the encroachment of intensive development around a key industry in Korumburra.

“I’m sure there is a lot for council to learn from this about allowing old factories to start up,” she said.

“I’m undecided.”

Cr Andrew McEwen said the buffer zone favoured

Treatments we provide: Conservative Dentistry Pain-free Dentistry Root Canal Treatments 7/43-49 Commercial Street, Korumburra

Ph: 5655 1816 www.korumburradental.com.au e: info@korumburradental.com.au KOR8160001

Crowns and Bridges Dentures Cosmetic Dentistry

OPENING HOURS: Mon- Fri 9am - 5.30pm | Saturday 10am - 3pm

Dr. Sean How (BDS, Adelaide) Dr. Shal Chan (BDS, Adelaide)

Orthodontics Wisdom Teeth Removal

Burra Foods and said he would support a motion to abandon the amendment.

“A balanced view would have to come down on the side of the residents who are going to have to bear the costs of this,” he said.

Cr Mohya Davies said the amendment was the best possible outcome, but added she shared Cr Newton’s concerns about the amendment being raised at the “last minute”.

“It is reducing the ESO to the industrial area almost,” she said.

Neither Cr Kieran Kennedy nor mayor Cr Jeanette Harding commented.

The amended overlay was approved by councillors Harding, Fawcett, Kennedy, Hutchinson-Brooks and Davies, and rejected by councillors Hill, McEwen, Newton and Brunt.

PAGE 6 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

FOSTER

Saturday Feb 28, 2015

Foster shows its best

By Laura Gibb

CROWDS of people flocked to Foster Showgrounds on Saturday for the annual Foster Show.

Calf love: Zoe McAinch of Foster with Missy Moo, who came second in belted Galloway heifer under 12 months at Foster Show.

Health Insurance now available GMHBA 63 Bair Street, Leongatha Phone 5662 4222

SOU6880055

Retired Discount for home & contents

4th PEAR/PAIR

PARTY

Sun March 15 at 10-4pm, Mill St, TOORA LIVE MUSIC ALL DAY LOCAL PRODUCE STALLS | ART EXHIBITIONS PACE PAINTING |CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES TALKS & DEMONSTRATIONS FAMILY & LOCAL HISTORY DISPLAY FOOD STALLS & CIDER | LOCAL ICE CREAM & COFFEE

TASTE AND BUY PEARS! ENTRY BY DONATION Toora Village Studio Gallery Art Prize TOO3670006

Plus 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Toora Post Office featuring - Brass band and display Australians Biggest BBQ by the Toora Lions to support cancer research for kids with Cancer

FURTHER INFO Ph 0428 864 520 | Follow us on facebook

Advertisement

The Nationals are seeking nominations from eligible members of the Party for the following seats: •

Eastern Victoria Region

•

Federal seat of Gippsland

•

Senate

Nominations open Wednesday 25th February 2015 and close at 3.00pm Friday 13th March 2015.

A nomination form can be obtained from the State Director on 03 9654 6588.

Authorised by Jenny Hammett, Level 5 / 30 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Show secretary Denis O’Neill said there was a huge variety of animals this year, including donkeys, alpacas, rabbits and Clydesdales.

He said the grand parade was a highlight of the show, with the showgirls riding in vintage cars, followed by cattle, donkeys and Clydesdales.

“It looked very stately and grand, and made a nice spectacle,” he said.

The South Gippsland branch of Gippsland Historical Automobile Club had a varied display of vehicles and Len Cook brought along five vintage tractors of the 1950s and ’60s.

The grand parade was a feature with and the 11 stalls of the Avenue of Agriculture was well attended, with displays based around trout, rabbits, truffles, fruit, goats and mountain peppers.

Entries for the donkey class came from as far as Colac, the dog trials were well contested, as were the dairy and beef cattle.

“The exhibit shed was ablaze with hundreds of entries and plenty in the farm produce and vegies,” Mr O’Neill said.

“The dahlias and roses made a splendid display and the crafts shelves were full.”

Results Working dog yard trials: Open event - 1st Keren Cotlens, Sierra; 2nd Phil James, Sanice; 3rd Phil James, Jenny; 4th Geoff Marriott, Paddy.

Harness: Open driver 1st Mathew Marriot, Beereega Cultross and Manoka Maestro; 2nd K. Buckleigh, Green Valley Koby.

Champion / Reserve Horse / Pony: Matthew Marriot, Beereega Calros and Muroka Maestro; (Res) Oarford and Reve, Pilanta Park Olivia.

Shetland ponies: Champion Colvadale Superb, eseerve Green Valley Kyodie.

Supreme champion 8.2H & Under Shetland - Casurina Plains Billy’s Filly.

Champion / Reserve male miniature pony - Casuarina Plains Shaza, (Res) Jocala Moses.

Champion / Reserve female miniature pony - Casuarina Plains Billy’s Filly, (Res) Casuarina Plains Piano Magic.

Supreme champion miniature pony - Casuarina Plains Billy’s Filly.

The Don McKnight Memorial Trophy: Supreme champion pony - Shelley Penny, Sheldine Cafetria.

Supreme champion show hack - Sheldine Chicago.

HRCAV club events: Champion / Reserve led HRCAV exhibit: Elizabeth Bruns, Goldview Illusion; (Res) Wendy Whelan, Sandy Creek.

Champion / Reserve ridden HRCAV mount: Elizabeth Bruns, Goldview Illusion; (Res) Fiona Cheney, Jaybee Ascot.

Champion / Reserve HRCAV rider: Chloe Balcombe, Zzed; (Res) Corrinne Hoddinott, Castleburn Iceman.

Champion / Reserve high point award: Elizabeth Bruns, Goldview Illusion; (Res) Fiona Cheney, Jaybee Ascot.

Showjumping: Open show jumping contest: Juniors 1st Luke Foreham, Parklands, Tiger Lily; 2nd Ellie Clavarino, Money Muncher; equal 3rd Bianca Kelly, BJ; Taylah Claric, Zena.

One round stakes: 1st Yvonne Morrison, Time Keeper; 2nd Maree Young, Storm; 3rd Cindy Morrison, Coco.

Dairy cattle: Senior champion / Reserve each breed (3 yrs and over): A. and S. Mackie - Holstein; (Res) C. Ralston.

Junior champion / Reserve each breed: Jolene, A. and S. Mackie, Suncreen A. and S. Mackie; (Res) C. Ralston.

Champion dairy cow of show (any breed, 3 yrs and over): S. and A. Mackie.

Reserve champion dairy cow of show: C. Ralston.

Champion junior dairy heifer of show (any breed 2 yrs and under): C. Ralston.

Reserve junior champion of show: S. and A. Mackie.

Beef breeds: Champion / Reserve junior bull each breed: Charolais - Rachel Cockrane and James Duggan; Galloway - R.W. and J.E. Davidson.

Champion / Reserve senior bull each breed: R.W. and J.E. Davidson.

Champion / Reserve junior heifer each breed: Speckle Park, Jason Keays, Belted Galloway; D. and R. Avery, JI; (Res) A. Hilli and N. Vorbach - Jalaway Kiss Me Girl.

Champion / Reserve female each breed - senior champion heifer - Belted Galloway: 1st A. Hilli and N. Vorbach, Oakrise Mont Hannah; (Res) D. and R. Avery, Imperial.

Supreme beef interbreed exhibit: R. and J. Davidson, Karandrea Fiona; (Res) Rachael Cockrane and James Duggan, Loradoon Charalais Kalowa.

Poultry section: Champion / Reserve junior exhibitor: Gabriel Saulwick; (Res) Z. McAinch.

Look out: Joshua Hill of Korumburra trying out an antique tractor at Foster Show.

Champion bird: poultry judge Val Bragg, left, with Wendy Bentick of Wattle Bank and her bird of the Foster Show, a Japanese hen.

Cleaning up: Dani Hillbrick of Corner Inlet Pony Club with her mount, Cambrian Park Stepping Out, who won smartest on parade, best rider 16 years and older, and best mount 12 hands and under 13.2 at Foster Show.

Thrill seekers: from left, Amber Thorburn, Phoebe Tracy and Zali Piasente, all of Foster, on the Cha Cha ride at Foster Show.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 7

ADVERTISEMENT

I will be a strong local voice for you to make sure Melbourne sits up and listens to us and ensure we: • • •

Fix our roads Improve local health care facilities Provide more local jobs

Authorised by Jenny Hammett, Level 5, 30 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000.

PAGE 8 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

GIPPSLAND SOUTH BY-ELECTION 2015

McDonald backs farmers’ rights Opposing CSG

By Sarah Vella THE Liberal Democrat Party has announced a candidate

Pro-freedom: Jim McDonald will represent the Liberal Democrat Party in the by-election.

for the Gippsland South by-election: Jim McDonald.

Formerly from Meeniyan and now living near Thorpdale, Mr McDonald said, “The Liberal Democrats are the fourth force in Australian politics”.

“The party was founded on the basis of increased property rights, increased civil liberties. It is a profreedom party,” he said.

The main thrust of Mr McDonald’s campaign is increased property rights for farmers.

“People have the right to run their land has they see fit. I believe if you own the land should be able to do just that,” he said.

ICE FORUM Leongatha Memorial Hall Wed 4 March 7 – 9.30pm Council is sponsoring an open forum to provide information to the community about the drug ICE. Reps from Vic Police, Latrobe Magistrates Court and other key agencies will address its impact on our community, health services, police and our court system. Presentations begin at 7.15pm and a light supper will be provided afterward. Please RSVP (catering/seating) to 5662 9202 or sophie.dixon@southgippsland.vic.gov.au PUBLIC HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS Find out what's on over the long weekend at www.visitpromcountry.com.au or 1800 630 704!

Please note that Council's office and Depots will be closed on Mon 9 March for the Labour Day holiday.

Emergencies: 5662 9200 (24/7) for urgent Council matters eg. livestock or trees on roads. General emergencies: 000 FIREWOOD COLLECTION SEASON The firewood collection season from designated areas is now open and closes on 30 June. For further information on conditions and areas, go to www.delwp.vic.gov.au/firewood or call 136186 TOWN & DISTRICT NETWORK MEETING Thurs 12 March This quarterly meeting will be held at Mirboo North's Grand Ridge Brewery. Dinner @ 6.30pm (optional); meeting 7.30-9.30pm. Bookings 5662 9202 or sophie.dixon@southgippsland.vic.gov.au COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM (Closing 31 March 2015) Round 2 applications from South Gippsland community, cultural & sporting organisations are invited under: ? Minor Projects & Equipment (Max $5,000) ? Celebrations, Festivals & Events (Max $5,000) ? Planning Development Studies (Max $10,000) ? Major Projects (Max $10,000) Application forms & Guidelines available from Council, www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au, or can be forwarded upon request. Potential applicants are invited to make appointments to discuss their application with Grants Officer on 5662 9378 or penni.ellicott@southgippsland.vic.gov.au.

COUNCIL PUBLIC SESSIONS Council Chambers, Leongatha Bookings for speaking times essential Ph 5662 9222 Wed, 18 March 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 17/03) Wed, 25 March 10.00am ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wed, 25 March – 2.00pm COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Periodic Drainage Works: Hedley Rd, Hedley Road Maintenance: Leongatha/ Leongatha Sth/ Welshpool/ Hedley/ Binginwarri Resealing works: Kardella Rd, Korumburra Road Stabilising: Mirboo Rd, Mirboo Road Rehabilitation: Leongatha Industrial Estate 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 Fax: 5662 3754 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

“I don’t believe farmers should be forced to allow access to coal seam gas (CSG) companies on to their properties.”

Mr McDonald said he believes landholders should be granted ownership of the gas beneath their land.

“This is something I believe can and should be done,” he said.

“We feel the Nationals have really let farmers down. The Gippsland South community has lost faith in the government, particularly when it comes

to the CSG debate.”

The Liberal Democrat Party wants to reduce regulations around agricultural products, such as raw milk.

“I drank raw milk as a kid; a lot of dairying families drink raw milk. If people are worried about raw milk, don’t drink it,” Mr McDonald said.

He said his party wants to stand up for the rights of hunters and fishers.

“We are looking more at how hunters are treated.

Just because you have a firearms licence doesn’t

make you a second class citizen,” he said.

Mr McDonald would like to see recreational shooters given more opportunities to control pest and feral animals on crown land.

He said Nationals candidate Danny O’Brien was “already measuring up the office”.

“Parties don’t own voters and I don’t think people should endorse a party that acts as though voters belong to them, as their property,” he said.

DEB Meester will run as an independent candidate to support voters who feel Gippsland South has been a safe Nationals’ seat for too long.

The Sale woman said the time for change has come and she would

Independent fed up GIVING people a fair go is what new independent candidate Warren Sanders of Sale said he will deliver if elected as Gippsland South MLA. Mr Sanders will be at the candidates forum in Leongatha this Thursday.

“It is high time we move away from party politics.

They have lost perspective of what is important to the average person on the street,” he said.

“I want a better deal for Gippsland South and for the whole state, and want to see more funds being spent in Gippsland South, and not just in the cities of Melbourne, Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong.”

Born and bred on the family dairy and beef farm, Mr Sanders was schooled locally and worked as a builder in the Sale area,

Independent voice: Sale’s Warren Sanders will run as an independent. before securing a job at the Sale RAAF Base as a contract and project manager.

No stranger to change, Mr Sanders said he would fight for change in Gippsland South.

He will push for is a total ban on fracking in Gippsland South and Victoria.

“People want to know they have clean water, clean food, a roof over their head and a job, and I don’t see fracking is the way to go,” Mr Sanders said.

“We should be moving towards solar technology and away from outdated energy sources and this would help to create jobs.”

Mr Sanders wants to stop the waste in councils and the State Government.

“There is so much waste and I would like to see a review on the way local councils send their money, and instead of spending so much on new council offices and art galleries, maybe the money could be allocated to fixing our roads,” he said.

Mr Sanders did former Gippsland South MP Peter Ryan should not have run in the last state election if he did not intend on seeing out his four years.

oppose coal seam gas and campaign for farmers’ rights.

She said she would lead the fight against the drug ice in communities, believing the electorate needs a school based education program aimed at primary school level, as well as detox facilities in Gippsland.

Ms Meester will also fight to see camping fees abolished, believing them to be a means to raising revenue to pay bureaucrats.

Ms Meester attained her Bachelor of Nursing degree in 2003 and after the birth of her second son, completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Peri Operative Nursing and continues to work in the health industry.

• Independent candidate Deb Meester

Forum this Thursday FOUR candidates for the Gippsland South by-election have confirmed they will attend a forum in Leongatha this Thursday.

A community forum, organised by Meg Edwards of Fish Creek, will be held at the Leongatha Primary School Performing Arts Centre from 7.15pm.

The by-election will be held on March 14.

In attendance at the time of print will be independent Vivian Pepper, Andrea Millsom (Australian Greens), Danny O’Brien (Nationals) and Scott Rossetti (Liberals).

The evening will be moderated by local broadcaster and journalist, Peter Lalor Philp.

The evening will allow each candidate equal time to outline what they see as critical state and local issues, and then the forum will be turned over to the audience to ask questions.

Roads disgrace SHADOW Minister for Roads and Infrastructure, Ryan Smith, will visit the Gippsland South electorate this week to discuss the deteriorating condition of local roads.

Liberal candidate for Gippsland South Scott Rossetti said he had invited Mr Smith to the electorate so he could see the state of roads infrastructure, first hand.

“As a Gippsland South resident for many years, I am well aware that roads are the number one issue for our region,” Mr Rossetti said.

“I have asked the Shadow Minister to visit so that he can hear from local residents and see for himself how cracked, pot-holed and unsafe our roads are.”

Mr Rossetti said the South Gippsland Highway, which provided an important link for primary producers in the region as well as connecting tourists to iconic Victorian destinations, was in a dangerous state of disrepair.

“It is critical that such a heavily utilised road it is adequately maintained to ensure safe driving conditions for motorists,” he said.

Mr Rossetti said that, so far, the Andrews Labor Government had made no plans to fix local roads, including the South Gippsland Highway.

“I plan to hold the government to account and to stand up for local families and businesses by making sure Gippsland South receives an equal share of State Government funding for regional roads,” he said.

Roads pledge: Liberal candidate for Gippsland South Scott Rossetti is making the region’s poor roads an election issue.

Labor missing VICTORIAN Labor has remain virtually tight lipped about why the party did not contest the Gippsland South by-election.

A State Government spokesperson said, “The Andrews Labor Government is focused on the work we have to do to deliver our election commitments and that is our number one priority.”

That was the answer The Star received after asking a spokesperson for Premier Daniel Andrews the following

questions: • Why did not Labor not field a candidate?

• Even if the seat is considered safe conservative country, given Labor earned a swing of 6.9 per cent at the state election by running an unknown candidate, could the party have achieved a greater swing with a well known local candidate? and • Is not running a disservice to Labor voters, particularly given Labor is the incumbent government?

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 9

GIPPSLAND SOUTH BY-ELECTION 2015

Independents rush to join race

By Laura Gibb THREE independents have drawn the top spots on a ballot paper of eight candidates in the Gippsland South by-election.

Several independents nominated in the days and hours before the deadline.

The ballot draw, which took place at the electoral office in Church Street, Leongatha, on Friday, decides the order in which candidates appear on the voting form during the by-election on March 14.

Independent Warren Sanders drew first place, independent Viv Pepper second, independent Deb Meester third, The Nationals’ Danny O’Brien fourth, independent Gerard J Donohue fifth, Liberal Democrat Jim McDonald sixth, Australian Greens’ Andrew Millsom seventh and Liberal’s Scott Rossetti last.

Labor did not enter a candidate.

The ballot draw is a single random draw conducted by computer. The draw can only be conducted once.

The software has been used in all Victorian elections since 1999.

The order in which the candidates appear on paper can have a small affect on the election result because some voters lodge a “donkey vote”.

A donkey vote occurs when a voter simply numbers the candidates in the order in which they appear, from top to bottom or bottom to top, without any logic.

It is a valid vote.

Mr Rossetti did not express disappointment at drawing last position on the ballot paper.

“It makes a small difference but I think most people are still going to choose based on the candidate,” he said.

He said he was pleased to see a large number of candidates nominating.

“It gives people a real choice,” Mr Rossetti said.

Australian Greens candidate Ms Millsom went door to door in Korumburra on the weekend, canvassing the issues that voters want raised.

She said she will be campaigning on the issues of coal seam gas (CSG) mining, our “food future” and South Gippsland controlling own energy through solar power.

“This by-election is the chance for South Gippslanders to make their voice heard, all the way to the corridors of power in Spring Street,” Ms Millsom said.

“Voters have already told me they felt taken for granted by The Nationals.

“This was evident in Korumburra as well. Locals are distressed their local pool had been allowed to run down under The Nationals.

“These are community facilities local people have raised the money to build.”

Janet Rice, Australian Greens Senator for Victoria, joined Ms Millson to talk with locals about transport infrastructure, food production, renewable energy and the CSG on Saturday, February 28 around the electorate.

Mr Pepper was mildly pleased with receiving third place in the draw.

He said he would stand as an independent.

“I believe in absolute independence and being truly representative of the

By-election candidates: from left, independent Gerard J. Donohue, The Nationals’ Danny O’Brien, independent Viv Pepper, Australian Greens’ Andrea Millsom and Liberals’ Scott Rossetti, six of the eight candidates standing in the Gippsland South by-election. electorate,” he said.

“In essence, I’m just totally over the two party system.

“I’ve had a gutful. I don’t believe it’s representative and I don’t believe it’s fair.”

Mr Donohue, another independent candidate, took a challenge to the Supreme Court on Thursday asking to see the writ of election.

A writ is issued to activate an election. However, he said he has not seen such a writ.

“If the writ’s not right, neither is the election,” he said.

Early voting commenced Monday

and will be available to electors unable to vote on election day, Saturday, March 14.

Early voting takes place at 1 Church Street, Leongatha and 348 Raymond Street, Sale.

Early voting centres will open between 8.30am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, until Friday, March 13. Both venues will be closed on Labour Day (Monday, March 9) but will have extended opening hours on Saturday, March 7 (9am to 2pm) and Thursday, March 12 (8.30am to 8pm).

Those unable to vote early or on election day can apply for a postal vote.

Postal vote applications are available online at vec.vic.gov.au; at any post office within Gippsland South district; at the election office: 1 Church Street, Leongatha; at the Warragul and Sale Australian Electoral Commission offices; or by calling 131 832.

Applications for postal votes must be received by 6pm, Thursday, March 12 and completed ballot papers must be in the mail or handed to a voting centre manager before 6pm on election day, Saturday, March 14.

Voting in this by-election is compulsory for all electors enrolled in Gippsland South district.

ADVERTISEMENT

Better and safer local roads

IF ELECTED AS YOUR REPRESENTATIVE...

“I will be a strong voice for Gippsland South and will work hard to improve local infrastructure, protect and grow local jobs and make sure we get the services our region needs.”

More opportunities for our young people

Scott Rossetti

Scott Rossetti

Liberal for Gippsland South

Gippsland South By-election will be held on Sat 14 March 2015 Authorised D. Mantach, 217 Raymond Street, Sale

PAGE 10 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Column 7

Local Snippets LEONGATHA Primary School students celebrated Chinese New Year, with Grade 2s bringing in the year of the sheep by watching a video about the lion dance and firecrackers.

BISHOP elect Michael O’Regan was ordained as bishop of the Sale Diocese on Thursday. Father Patrick Michael O’Regan was

Backing cause: supporting fundraising efforts for South Gippsland Relay for Life were Chairo Christian School students, from left, George, Stephanie, Cassie and Nellie serving purple fairy bread and blueberry muffins.

Children back cancer effort NINE schools across the South Gippsland Shire have united against cancer and supported the recent Purple Free Dress Day to raise funds for the South Gippsland Relay for Life.

The relay in Fish Creek will be held on March 21 and 22.

Students from Leongatha Primary School, Chairo Christian School, St Lau-

rence’s, Tarwin Lower, Tarwin Valley, Fish Creek, Foster, Toora and Welshpool primary schools came to school dressed mainly in purple, the colour of hope, with a splash of yellow thrown into the mix.

Some students were even able to enjoy purple food brought by staff and other students. In total, $1647.10 was raised and it is hoped the event will be an annual one, with more schools joining in next year.

Wide load: an especially large load travelled along McCartin Street, Leongatha, on Tuesday when half a building passed through Leongatha on the back of a truck.

Celebrating carers LATROBE Community Health Service, Carer Programs, will be holding a luncheon

LOST

“The event will include a French and Mediterranean style feast for 25 local female carers of people who are aged, frail or have a disability,” said Jo-Ann Brailey, carer programs coordinator at Latrobe Community Health Service.

Local historian Dr Cheryl Glowrey will present a synopsis of the pioneer women of South Gippsland who paved the way for local communities.

Dr Glowrey is an accomplished author who has worked in education for many years, and was principal of South Gippsland Secondary College before taking up a position in the School of Education at Federation University in July last year.

“International Women’s Day is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the courage, determination and daily sacrifice of the women of Gippsland for the remarkable and tireless work they undertake as carers,” Ms Brailey said.

“Female carers represent the heart and soul of

#0416 German Shepard x Kelpie TRI colour. male entire found Poowong

#0414.

Kelpie X Black and Tan Male Found in Buffalo

BD BUS/429

South Gippsland Animal Shelter

KOR8220457

(Korumburra Vet Clinic), is the South Gippsland Shire Pound Mon-Fri, 8.30am - 5.30pm on 5658 1900

Sponsored by:

at Café Escargot in Mirboo North in celebration of International Women’s Day on March 10.

International Women’s Day, and it is a privilege to honour them in this way.”

Latrobe Community Health Service helps local carers take a much needed break from their caring roles to help them stay carers for as long as possible.

If you are, or know of, a carer living in Gippsland and would like more information about carer programs at Latrobe Community Health Service, call 1800 242 696 or visit the website at www.lchs. com.au

Come along: Jo-Ann Brailey, carer programs coordinator at Latrobe Community Health Service, said carers will be recognised at an International Women’s Day lunch.

ordained in Bishop Phelan Stadium at the St Patrick’s Campus of Catholic College, Sale.

PREPS from Mirboo North Primary School celebrated the Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Tuesday, February 17. Parent helpers prepared teddy bear pancakes and librarian Marg Smith led students on a bear hunt.

Email: col7@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350 HELPERS are needed to put together the Mirboo North Primary School collages, which are auctioned on the Mothers’ Day weekend. For information, meet in the art room on Tuesday, March 24.

TARWIN Valley Primary School said goodbye to Mikaela Witherow, who was their educational trainee and worked in

Prep/1 R and the library last year. They wish her well in her future studies in education.

THE annual Cowes Classic event was held on Saturday and Sunday, with Mark Rowe, Chloe Butt and Beau Van Agtmaal the top three in the locals section.

Overall winners were Kibby Mitchell, Shane Asbury and Emma Armstrong.

Spotlight on welfare SPEAKERS from key South Gippsland welfare agencies spoke at the recent Corner Inlet Justice Group Forum, Who needs welfare? Who delivers it?, at the Fish Creek Bowls Club recently.

The speakers Jerry Robinson of the Salvation Army, Dennis Minster of Anglicare, Doug Knez of St Vincent de Paul and Marie JonesFrench of UnitingCare outlined the needs identified by each agency and called for greater certainty of funding to continue existing programs, especially those supporting services to families.

They argued services can come and go depending on funding, and

called on the community to lobby politicians on the issue.

The Corner Inlet Justice Group is open to

anyone in the community interested in social justice issues.

The group is taking time to study and reflect

on issues of poverty, homelessness, refugees and overseas aid. For further information, contact Peter Philp 5683 2375.

Sharing voice: the faces behind the recent Corner Inlet Justice Forum, from left, chair Peter Philp, Dennis Minster of Anglicare, Jerry Robinson of the Salvation Army, Marie Jones-French of UnitingCare, Doug Knez of St Vincent de Paul and MC Neil Travers.

OWNERS of Phillip Island’s Cape Kitchen, Mark and Jodie Vogt (right) and Andrew Murdock, who has been busy with the major landscaping project on the property, celebrated the last sunset of summer in the restaurant on Saturday evening.

They are excited to be opening for business next weekend. Keep an eye on this space for some exciting news about the hot springs and spa development in the pipeline.

Scouts fundraiser: Ben Jones, Jed Bessell Browne, Josh Hillman, Lucas Wilson, Gavin Hart and Natalie Barnes from the Mirboo North Scouts helped raise $500 during the Jacican Open Garden Day in Mirboo North on Sunday, March 1. The scouts put out a big thanks to Jacinta and all the staff at Jaican their support.

Creative Korumburra THE Korumburra Baptist Church showcased the creativity skills of the congregation’s members at Creative Cafe on Friday night.

The church hosted the evening and was transformed into a gallery, with

magnificent photos, paintings, quilts, decorated cakes, poetry and creative writing, tapestries, lace-making, knitting, spinning, woodwork, scrapbooking and folk art.

There were also models (ships, boats, trains and lunar landing modules), miniature computer, soft toys,

drawings and metalwork, and a demonstration of drystone wall construction.

Visitors to the exhibit wandered through, then were able to enjoy a free and delicious supper at their leisure.

There is much talent in Korumburra.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 11

Fix our roads plea

By Sarah Vella BOTH state and local governments are coming under fire from South Gippsland residents, sick and tired of poorly maintained roads.

Moyarra’s Trevor Browning has been writing to the Minister for Roads Luke Donnellan, asking him to do something about the state of South Gippsland’s roads.

He said it was disappointing to read in The Star recently the Labor Government had slashed the regional roads budget and the current allocation will not even be enough to fill potholes, let alone support any meaningful maintenance work.

“The poor state of roads is costing motorists’ money and we also pay a premium for fuel in the country. Something has to be done to fix the roads,” he said.

Mr Browning said his tyres are worn out after only 40,000 kilometres and was told the abnormal wear was due to bad roads. “I normally get at least 60,000 kilometres out of my tyres,” he said.

Mr Browning said the whole

problem of deteriorating roads and the government’s unwillingness to provide a sufficient budget to make roads safe must be addressed urgently.

“The South Gippsland Highway between Leongatha and the Bass Highway interchange just continues to deteriorate and nothing gets fixed,” he said.

“There is a section of the highway at Nyora where the road has been at 80km/hour since well before Christmas and nothing has been done.

“There was some work on the road called Scout Road but this appears to have been abandoned.”

Mr Browning said he uses those roads everyday and goes to Melbourne twice a week, which is why he is so passionate about getting the roads fixed and making South Gippsland a safer place for all road users.

Family day care operator Trish Wight lives on Timmins Estate Road (off Carmodys Road), Leongatha, and said the road conditions lately have been shocking.

“They come and throw some rock in the holes, and they only do that because the bus drivers complain,

but as soon as trucks go over it, it all comes out,” she said.

Ms Wight said one of the major problems with the road was corrugations.

“It is just ridiculous. I can’t take the children for a walk in the pram because the road is too rough and there are cars swerving to avoid potholes.

It’s just too dangerous,” she said.

Ms Wight said she complained to the South Gippsland Shire Council about the condition of the road last year and even had parents sign a petition to say how bad the roads are.

“I understand the council has a lot of roads to maintain but a lot of heavy vehicles use the road and the council only attends to it occasionally,” she said.

“At times I have thought about going down with a wheelbarrow and filling the holes myself, but I shouldn’t have to do that.”

Council’s director of engineering services Anthony Seabrook said the potholes on Carmodys Road were repaired recently.

“The last routine inspection for Carmodys Road was two weeks ago, with any identified works undertaken last week,” he said.

Export plan causes concern COAL Energy Australia will soon establish a processing plant for brown coal in the Latrobe Valley and is anticipating exporting product via Port Anthony.

Environmental groups are concerned the increase in shipping traffic could have an adverse affect on the Corner Inlet Marine National Park.

Coal Energy Australia plans to create new industrial uses for brown coal and new markets with its pyrolysis technology.

The plant will turn high moisture, low rank coal from Latrobe Valley mines into export grade products and is expected to begin manufacture in 2017.

According to a Coal Energy Australia spokesperson, export product is likely to go to Port Anthony on Corner Inlet and Port of Melbourne.

“The choice of port would depend on the type of product and availability of shipping operators.

We expect the bulk solid material would go to Port Anthony and the liquids and fertiliser to go to Melbourne,” she said.

“The route to Port of Melbourne will be from the site direct to the Princes Highway. The route to Port Anthony will likely be via the Hyland Highway (to Yarram).”

Port Anthony proprietor John Anthony said he remains sceptical about the proposal.

“Many companies have been talking about using Port Anthony for years and

I am yet to see anything happen,” he said.

Environment Victoria safe climate campaigner Nicholas Aberle said his organisation opposed the proposal to use Port Anthony.

“There really isn’t much at Port Anthony in terms of infrastructure and it is currently not a functioning coal export terminal,” he said.

Mr Aberle said Port Anthony would require several billion dollars worth of investment in order to accommodate coal export ships.

The Coal Energy Australia spokesperson said this claim was nonsense.

“Port Anthony was recently upgraded and is currently providing for other shipping operations with arrangements similar to those Coal Energy Australia would have,” she said.

“There is no requirement for any dredging for Port Anthony to accommodate Coal Energy Australia’s potential freight.”

Mr Aberle said Corner Inlet was an internationally listed wetland, not an ecosystem free, deep water harbour.

“It is a very important ecosystem,” he said.

“We know the Coal Energy Australia is talking about Port of Hastings as well, which is another internationally listed wetland.

“Increased shipping activity would bring a plethora of problems: the risk of oil spills, damage from ship wakes and anchors, and the introduction of invasive species from ballast water.

“This project will expand the use of polluting

brown coal and dredge up a precious and internationally recognised wetland.”

South Gippsland Shire Council’s manager strategic planning and development Paul Stampton said any export of coal from Corner Inlet would require extensive infrastructure that would require approval from local, state and federal governments.

“These processes would have to address the environmental, social and economic /tourism impacts to Ramsar listed wetlands, coastal and national parks and reserves, and would normally be required to seek community opinion on the issue,” he said.

“Anything other than very small quantities of coal would likely require channel deepening/widening, and this could have significant impacts on the sea bed and marine environment of the Corner Inlet and adjacent areas.”

Leongatha resident Wilma Western, speaking at last Wednesday’s council meeting, asked if council supported the possible export of coal from Port Anthony on Corner Inlet.

She said the inlet was an environmentally sensitive region.

“The pristine beauty of the Corner Inlet seascape is unequalled and has no parallel in Victoria,” she said.

“I believe it would be an absolute travesty if the proposed export of coal products through Corner Inlet went ahead.”

Mrs Western said the brown coal product would be transported from the Latrobe Valley via 24 trucks a day crossing the Strzelecki Ranges and un-

loading at Port Anthony.

She said the product should be transported to Geelong via rail.

“What is council’s attitude to this awful problem?” she said.

Poor surface: Trish Wight and some of the children in her family day care group, from left, Annabel, Cooper, Jackson and Chloe, do not walk along Carmodys Road at Leongatha any more, due to terrible corrugations and potholes.

ZO560183

By Sarah Vella

PAGE 12 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

OPINIONS

Thinking of musicians

ON A very hot day we sat under the beautiful old trees at Mossvale Park and enjoyed some great music by the local bands and the Victorian State Orchestra.

The musicians were troopers.

They must just about have melted in their uniforms in the sound shell.

They did not get the benefit of a breeze, but the weather took pity on them later in the afternoon.

A thunderstorm was brewing, the wind got very strong, we got pelted with the seeds from the plane trees and South Gippsland Shire Council’s Ned Dennis thought we better cut the concert by a few numbers.

I think the musicians were very pleased. Are there any bright sparks out there with ideas on how to make it more comfortable for the players in the sound shell?

As usual, the volunteers did a great job. Mossvale Park is truly a wonderful asset for the people of South Gippsland.

Ilse Arndt, Meeniyan.

By-election waste

IS IT any wonder the general public has a cynical attitude to politicians?

This by-election is a classic example of wasted money and effort. If a parliamentarian quits early in their term there should be constitutional provision for the governor to appoint a replacement from the same party. There are several precedents for this in the Federal Senate.

Failing this I suggest the governor should be able to assess the reason for the resignation and subtract the cost of the election from the member’s retirement package if they are leaving for reasons other than personal health or close family matters.

It is nice to have the chance to vote for Danny O’Brien every three months but as a member of the opposition in the lower house he will have less influence on government than he currently wields in the upper house where there is no clear majority.

I also wonder about the merit of a vote for a Liberal in a seat currently held by a National with such a large margin.

If this is just an expensive measuring contest between Coalition ‘partners’ what’s the point? Either one will be a member who can only talk about what should happen from the opposition benches.

Might as well vote for anyone else, as the outcome will be the same.

Geoff Ellis, Wattle Bank.

E D I T O R I A L

Time for review THE accusations levelled at Bass Coast Shire Council this week by former MP and Wonthaggi borough mayor Alan Brown are serious and warrant serious contemplation and action by council in response.

He said he was hoping new CEO Paul Buckley would turn the council around but in the wake of the Inverloch dogs debacle, developers leaving town, the Phillip Island community calling for a new shire and rising costs, Mr Brown said enough is enough.

As council contemplates its budget for 2015-16, the concerns came at the right time for council to review its spending habits and expectation ratepayers will continue to foot the rising bill.

Council has been warned by the State Government rate capping is on the way from 2016-17, but council must not wait until then to act, otherwise the financial implications could well turn into austerity measures.

To ease the blow then, council needs to start reviewing its spending and services now.

South Gippsland Shire Council has asked the community which services it values most through the OurSay survey. The results of that will inform the budget process and councillors are well aware of the likely implications rate capping will have on council’s finances. The subject was mentioned numerous times during last Wednesday’s council meeting and has appeared in dialogue before then.

Bass Coast Shire Council must extend a welcome arm to developers, as it has done in the past by preparing land for commercial growth before applications have been lodged, resulting in Wonthaggi securing many big businesses that help draw new shoppers to town.

The claims raised by Mr Brown also point to the need for a greater screening of councillor candidates before they are elected to positions that hold so much sway.

What life experience do they have? What qualifications do they have? What knowledge about communities, businesses, economics and local government do they have?

No-one can question a councillor’s willingness to serve their communities as the task is an onerous one, but at the same time, Bass Coast Shire Council has made some strange decisions and has often taken too long to make them too.

This is a time for reflection and a renewed focus on constructive decision-making that entices developers back to the shire and restores community unity.

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

The Star reserves the right to edit all letters for length and style.

Writer’s details, including full name, address and phone number (not for publication), must be included.

Letters to the Editor

Stop dairy proposal

THE proposed 1000 cow dairy farm at Kernot needs to be rejected

by Bass Coast Shire Council.

The land is suitable for at most 500 cows. The farming zone contemplates that farmers will not abuse the land by over development. Building industrial buildings unsuited to our climate is a further problem.

The council has a serious obligation to preserve its assets.

These assets include the healthy pristine environment of Kernot, the fragile river flats and Bass river water course, the roads and community social network.

GHD on behalf of the overseas developer have no vested interest in meeting these requirements nor does the developer.

The blue gum forest of the Western District using hare brained investment schemes failed those communities, and the investors lost millions and instigated Supreme Court proceedings, which failed.

This must not be let happen in Bass Coast.

Council cannot rely on VCAT which has been the source of many disappointments for many communities and individuals.

Its members are appointed with limited tenure. They lack the traditional guarantees of judicial independence and are often unqualified to perform the work which they do.

China is facing an oversupply of milk and prices are falling.

Some Chinese farmers are forced to reduce their herds. Murray Goulburn is struggling to export its products and is selling milk at giveaway prices – below the price of bottled water.

It makes no sense to put 1000 cows on a 500 cow farm either environmentally or economically.

Please rally behind Kernot.

Alan McDonald, Bass Park, Bass.

Cut costs

SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is preparing a budget for the next financial year and I would like to make a few comments.

I did not agree with the council taking over the running of the caravan parks.

How many people does the council employ to run the two parks? An advertisement in The Star, February 10, 2015 states, “Caravan park administration officer to be based at Yanakie and Welshpool.”

Enquiries to be made to a caravan park coordinator, obviously another position in the council of-

fices. The costs to run the two parks must be enormous.

They say Coal Creek has potential. I noticed the council has built a new blacksmith shop and machinery shed at Coal Creek with money out of capital expenditure, that is ratepayers’ money. Isn’t it about time Coal Creek paid its way?

I also believe the council is becoming one big bureaucracy, and is top heavy. How many directors do we have? How many coordinators?

How many engineers? How many in the planning department etc?

Reading the papers you see positions such as: council business liaison officer, council economic development coordinator, social planning officer, corporate planner, and the list goes on, and the council is quite happy to employ consultants.

I think it is time for councillors to have a good look at themselves and to unite. They should start to ask the hard questions in the interest of the ratepayers, without being led by the CEO. I am sure cuts can be made without affecting services.

Bill Davies, Foster.

Dog mess

I FIND it interesting but not surprising that the Bass Coast councillors and council have really mastered the art of ignoring the majority of residents with total disregard to what the ratepayers want and need.

With the Inverloch dog bans, the councillors totally ignored the consultation meetings, wasting large amounts of ratepayers’ money, and also ignored residents’ independent inputs.

And when the unreasonable and unnecessary also very complicated dog regulations came in, they have ignored most of the correspondence from the residents who had a very simple question: why have we got such a mess?

There seems to be a new regulation every 300m.

The ban on dogs east of Cuttriss Street to the end of the foreshore camping area is as silly as you can get, plus all of the regulations really lack commonsense and logic, but that seems to be fitting for some councillors.

Now we have a beach littered with large signs telling us how the council wants us to live.

By the time they get all the signs to cover all entrances to the beach, telling us do this, don’t do that, it won’t be a pretty sight.

The bans are already causing a breakdown in what was a very friendly social gathering for people and their dogs, but now, depending

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

on the tide, it is all very limited.

It is easy to see why the Bass Coast council is not winning any popularity polls in Inverloch. The council may think it has fixed a problem but there was no problem in the first place.

All because of a whim of a councillor; the whole exercise is a disgrace on our council.

So if you intend to write a letter to council, do not hold your breath waiting for a reply.

Robert Scott, Inverloch.

Nationals don’t own electorate

THE nominations of a further five candidates since the announcement of the National, Liberal and Greens candidates in the coming by-election is a timely reminder to all levels of government the people are not to be treated with contempt.

It was made clear in the early publicity this was to be a contest between the first two with the Greens’ candidate, who was selected by the South Gippsland Greens coming last, having no chance of a second preference.

The obvious anger of the electors is palpable; given the long-time incumbent’s retirement within weeks of his re-election, together with that of his chosen successor who also vowed to represent his constituents in the Upper House if re-elected!

His sudden opening of an office in Leongatha did not go unobserved! Talk about two for the price of one! The passing on of Danny O’Brien’s Upper House seat to an unelected successor, whilst he prepares to coast in to Peter Ryan’s empty seat, beggar’s belief in an age where we are not easily shocked by the behaviour of politicians.

It’s time to review this system which in former times was enacted to cover death or incapacity to serve; not be abused.

But there is little to see in the South Gippsland Shire from the $1b Regional Growth Fund, and Mr Ryan cannot (in all honesty) lay claim to leading the moratorium on coal seam gas and has been noticeably absent from the many demonstrations against CSG and other proposed ‘new’ mining ventures.

Desperately needed protection of the natural and agricultural environment has not been mentioned.

Why? Given the dangers facing the planet associated with climate change and extreme weather conditions becoming the norm,

why do The Nationals continue to ignore the greatest threat facing this electorate?

The Toora Primary School, which consisted of portables before and during most of Mr Ryan’s 23 year tenure was built in short time under Labor’s much maligned BER scheme, and other projects such as Leongatha’s Hospital were long overdue.

Then there’s the great work done on our roads! During nearly nine years of residence in South Gippsland, my travels have taken me on every major highway in the state and many country roads and I have never seen worse than South Gippsland’s!

The current metal fencing project on the South Gippsland Highway has not only cost a fortune, but reduced any possibility of accident avoidance and we travel now in terror of a collision which will cause far worse injury and road closures of extreme significance. Oversight by Mr Ryan?

In both meanings of the word, I don’t think so!

We also note claims of progress at Port Anthony (aka Barry Beach), long mooted for coal export of lignite to be mined in the Welshpool-Gelliondale area but still waiting. Where is the supporting evidence for this?

But I’m not complaining in an age that is desperate for renewable energy, unsupported by the conservative parties, but I would welcome the development of a port to export agricultural produce from South Gippsland!

Then there’s the ‘boon’ of ViPlus, (the former Toora milk processing plant) for which Mr Ryan also claims some credit.

I wonder if Mr Ryan has inspected it recently and met the few local employees? He might be as surprised and disappointed as the locals.

No doubt the people of Morwell and other areas will be questioning the assertions of Messrs Ryan and O’Brien, and I trust that enough people know and care about what real representation is and vote accordingly. This electorate does not belong to the National Party!

Pat Fraser, Toora.

VOXPOP! VOX

What do you recommend visitors do in South Gippsland this Labour Day long weekend?

“Leongatha and its surrounds are beautiful. Wilsons Prom and Foster are lovely drives for people from the city to do.”

Margarett Steele, Leongatha.

“Go camping at Wilsons Prom and enjoy the sights and the beach.”

Erin Baudinette, Leongatha.

“I think they should travel and see Agnes Falls and Turtons Creek. There’s plenty to do in South Gippsland.”

Nick Rutjens, Leongatha.

“Go to the beaches or visit Wilsons Prom.”

Rick Mathieson, Dollar.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 13

Cheese please Huge expansion for Berrys Creek Cheese DUE to overwhelming demand Australia-wide, Berrys Creek Cheese is soon to relocate to a state of the art new facility at Fish Creek.

Once completed, the new cheese factory will be able to increase production six-fold, from 16.5 tonnes per annum to 100 tonnes per annum.

The new facility is being built by Paul Pangrazzi on the property of Paul and Carol Pangrazzi on the Fish Creek-Foster Road.

The Pangrazzis will also be turning their attention to cheese making. Barry will provide the intellectual know how and each company will produce a different range of cheeses.

“We will still be producing all the range of blue cheeses, goat cheeses and the new Buffalo range. Paul is going to concentrate on the white mould cheeses, the wash rind and the hard cheeses. The two concerns will complement each other,” Mr Charlton told The Star.

“Paul is passionate about the project and has been wanting to get into cheese-making for a long time. We will be transferring all the equipment into the new facility.”

The Pangrazzis will be installing a new state of the art humidifying system as part of the process which will ensure the best quality cheeses are produced.

Mr Charlton said the move came about due to the massive demand for his awardwinning range.

“The current demand is far outstripping what we can produce. We are now supplying all over Australia using predominantly wholesalers who deliver mainly to delis and restaurants,” he said.

“We hope to be operating in Fish Creek by the end of March.”

As part of the success of the cheese company, recently at the Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show, Barry Charlton and Cheryl Hulls and the team had their Tarwin Blue variety chosen as one of five cheeses for the esteemed Australian Cheeseboard Perpetual Trophy.

This is the fifth out of the last six times this variety has been chosen.

The cheesemakers were also awarded first prize in the champion sheep, goat and buffalo milk product category.

They also received the Simon Johnson Perpetual Trophy for the Berrys Creek Gourmet Cheese Riverine Blue. This is just the first show they have released the product into the Australian market.

Mr Charlton said he is about to scale down on selling at local markets but ensured local customers the products can be still purchased locally at a number of places, including Michael’s IGA in Leongatha and Korumburra and Ahern’s Fruit Market in Foster, and other local stores.

Backing young women PROVIDING opportunities for women to advance or re-engage with education has the potential to affect more than just the individual.

Researchers from around the world agree education for girls and women is the most effective way to improve the lives of families and improve economic activity in communities.

The Bass Coast Community Foundation is keen to support women and girls from the shire to continue with their education, in recognition of the powerful flow on effect this provides.

A new program of financial support packages for young women to encourage their continued or renewed education has just been launched by the foundation.

The financial support will cover educational expenses, including: course fees, books and materials, uniforms, technical supplies and transport.

The women in education program is just one aspect of an overall education project the foundation launched late in 2014.

The project aims to address the gap between the number of people from the Bass Coast region with a formal post-secondary school qualification and the Victorian state average.

“Currently, we sit well below the state average both in terms of Year 12 completion rates and further education qualifications,” foundation chairman Martin Keogh said.

The foundation, with the support of Aquasure, recently awarded three scholarships to students entering their second year of a tertiary course.

Each of the successful applicants has been matched with a mentor, and will meet throughout the year to provide the extra support required for country students who move away to study.

It is hoped the mentoring, along with the financial support, will ease the burden of moving away to study for Bass Coast students and increase their likelihood of achieving their degree.

For all the details of the education project, please visit the foundation’s website (www.bccf.org.au) or phone Kate Dwyer, executive officer, on 0418 592 305.

Award winning cheeses Locally made in South Gippsland

Award winning: Berrys Creek Cheese has won multiple awards; the most recent was just this month when Barry Charlton and Cheryl Hulls, pictured, took out major awards at the Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show.

me SO %

30 OFF ALL STOCK

Starts Tues March 3

BHS6688

Champions: Riverine Blue, Tarwin Blue: Sydney Royal Cheese and Dairy Produce Show 2015 Ph. 0429 623 409 | info@berryscreekcheese.com www.berryscreekcheese.com

57 Bair St Leongatha Ph 5662 3103 Open Weekdays 10am - 5pm, Sat 9.30am – 1pm

PAGE 14 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Luke claims top honour

By Sarah Vella LEONGATHA carpentry apprentice and ArchiBlox employee Luke Castagna was named the Master Builders Gippsland apprentice of the year last Wednesday.

Luke said the award was unexpected.

“There were a lot of capable candidates there. I think the opportunities ArchiBlox has given me in the office set me apart from the others,” he said.

“I also went to Tonga mid last year on a voluntary trip building classrooms for children over there, so I think that had a bit to do with it as well.”

Luke has been an apprentice with ArchiBlox for three years.

“I would eventually want to finish the apprenticeship and start estimating and project management straight away, which I have already started to do with ArchiBlox,” he said.

“I want to thank Dave Martin from ArchiBlox for giving me the opportunity to step up to the office work. I am loving it and hope to keep moving forward.”

The award will do wonders to set Luke apart from others in the industry.

“Particularly with the Master Builders Association being one of the main ways to achieve builder’s registration, it was great to have some time with them,” he said.

ArchiBlox director David Martin said he was proud of Luke and the

company.

“It’s a major achievement and a great start for a really big future for Luke,” he said.

“Luke takes a lot of initiative and he is respectful. Even as an apprentice he already looks at a job in totality, from putting bits of timber together, considering other trades and client liaison.

“He has really stepped up and taken on more responsibility as well.”

Master Builders’ careers manager Jarrod Flanigan said Luke’s plans to become a registered builder were advanced.

“He has already completed a Certificate IV in Building and Construction (Building), and has shown the maturity and nous for the intricacies of what lies ahead,” he said.

Great effort: ArchiBlox director David Martin (left) and apprentice Luke Castagna at the Master Builders Gippsland apprentice of the year awards ceremony last Wednesday.

Dumbalk dreams of centre Children a top priority

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has been asked to grant the Dumbalk community an extensive lease over the former kindergarten in town.

The Dumbalk and District Progress Association

has asked council for a minimum three by three year lease.

The association has already transformed the kindergarten into a community centre, and aims to bring a host of services, including medical and tax services, and offer adult learning computer classes, youth activities and playgroups, there.

The association has se-

cured grant funding to redevelop the centre and install reverse cycle air conditioning, and could investigate the prospect of installing solar panels.

The association also wants to refurbish the main toilet area to meet disability standards and refurbish the former infant welfare area to cater for visiting professional services.

Go-getters: Dumbalk and District Progression Association’s community centre project manager Walter Aich and president Toine Bovill are among the volunteers with a vision for their community.

ON HOT DAYS, NEVER LEAVE KIDS ALONE IN CARS. NO EXCEPTIONS. NO EXCUSES.

Association president Toine Bovill and project manager Walter Aich addressed council last Wednesday.

“The enthusiasm is there and we need to capture it. We want the community to have ownership.

We want to keep going with the momentum because the momentum is there,” Mrs Bovill said.

Cr Bob Newton was among the councillors to give the association hope council would consider the group’s request favourably.

“I’m sure we can get some sort of lease. I’m hopeful we can get some tenure there, and have some sort of guarantee,” he said.

Mayor Cr Jeanette Harding said the association had achieved a lot in a short time.

More than 100 people attend activities at the centre each month and the centre is open for about 10 hours a week.

The 2014 annual report showed a total income of $16,596, with a $1055 from user fees and $6966 in grants.

Dumbalk and Dumbalk North have respective populations of 412 and 227.

By Brad Lester THE Korumburra children’s centre, tourism projects at Corner Inlet and realigning the South Gippsland Highway at Koonwarra are the region’s top three projects this year.

South Gippsland Shire Council has nominated the priority projects for advocacy, support and funding from State and Federal government over the coming year.

The children’s centre needs $1.6 million from the Federal Government to become a reality.

Known as the Karmai Community Children’s Centre, the facility will offer 120 new places for childcare, kindergarten, out of school hours care, maternal and childhood services, and specialist children’s services. The centre is ready to go to tender.

Council’s Corner Inlet Tourism Development Project comprises the restoration of the Long Jetty, feasibility study around the Port Welshpool marina, dredging of Toora boat ramp and upgrades to Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve.

The project also included the extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail from Foster to Welshpool, which was completed recently.

The highway realignment would improve the safety of the Black Spur section, but is dependent on $40 million from the State Government.

South Gippsland Shire Council briefs New offices questioned LEONGATHA resident Wilma Western asked if South Gippsland Shire Council had yet awarded the contract to conduct a municipal precinct study.

The $119,000 study would consider future options for a new precinct comprising council officers and library in Leongatha.

It would also investigate if the current council offices are the best use of the site or if it would be better suited to retail.

The contract has been awarded to a tenderer council is unable to reveal at this stage due to confidentiality. Details will be announced at the March council meeting.

The consultants will develop a community engagement plan to involve the community in the project.

Weed plague

The temperature inside a parked car can double within minutes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION kidsafevic.com.au

VicRoads is now undertaking a business case that would include removing the dangerous bends and building bridges across Black Spur Creek and the Tarwin River.

Thirteen accidents have occurred on this section of the road in the past five years and the bends are now the most dangerous section of the highway.

Cr Kieran Kennedy said he would have liked to have seen more projects.

“We are entering times where grants coming from State and Federal governments are on a decline, so it’s sad we can only have three projects up but these are critical,” he said.

Cr Mohya Davies said council had attracted more than $20 million in grants in recent years by having priority projects identified.

She hoped the children’s centre would be funded this year to meet the community’s needs.

Council is considering other projects as future priorities: the streetscape of Foster’s Main Street and Leongatha’s Bair Street, Korumburra Town Centre, a gymnasium and hydrotherapy pool at SPLASH leisure centre in Leongatha, and sealing the final four kilometres of the Grand Ridge Road at Trida.

Cr Hill refused to support the SPLASH project, saying council had identified cheaper options in confidential sessions.

He also said the State Government should pay for the full cost of restoring the Long Jetty and not require $1 million from council.

CR LORRAINE Brunt said weeds were getting out of control in South Gippsland.

She said the wet, warm season had contributed to the proliferation of weeds, but reminded landholders to be good neighbours and ensure they control their weeds.

Aged care CR KIERAN Kennedy hopes council will be able to find a way to re-

tain its home and community care services.

He said other Victorian councils no longer offered such a service due to funding changes.

“There are people who need this vital service provided by local government,” he said.

Pool hope CR DON Hill said the Mirboo North Pool Committee was advancing a proposal for a volunteer committee to run the pool.

He expected the report to come to South Gippsland Shire Council within months.

Private matters A NEW Information Privacy Policy has been adopted by South Gippsland Shire Council.

The new policy includes a website privacy statement, and ensures information council collects from people is protected and used in accordance with the law.

The policy ensures council complies with the new Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014.

Not so safe SAFETY rails along the South Gippsland Highway are risking people’s safety, Cr Andrew McEwen told South Gippsland Shire Council.

He said Country Fire Authority volunteers and farmers had told him the barriers resulted in inadequate space to access roadside verges, and for people to pull off and change tyres.

“One farmer said he used to drive up the Foster hill and move hay, but can’t drive on the verge anymore,” he said.

“When he drives up the highway now, there are up to 15 cars behind him, which is dangerous.”

Cr McEwen called for the issue to be addressed.

Arts revamp

CR NIGEL Hutchinson-Brooks hinted South Gippsland Shire Council could give more support to the arts.

“Our arts community is alive. It’s thriving and growing,” he said, adding council could look at rewriting its arts policy.

Rules set SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has adopted a Compliance and Enforcement Policy.

The policy will guide council’s compliance and enforcement programs, including building, fire, animals and health matters.

Council aims to educate the community about council legislation, give offenders appropriate time to rectify breaches and take enforcement action where necessary.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 15

Pilots off to flying start

By Tayla Kershaw FEMALE pilots across Australia will use their passion for flying to support the Cancer Council.

The Australian Women Pilots’ Association (AWPA) began the Australia Relay of Flight for Women Pilots yesterday (Monday).

Around 60 female pilots, including several commercial pilots, will participate in the seven week event.

They aim to raise $10,000 for the Cancer Council and have already raised $7000.

Four Moorabbin pilots, including Peta Denham-Harvey, Amy Crevola, Frankie Barbour and Kristen Lowe kicked off the relay from Avalon Airport to the Leongatha Aerodrome yesterday.

“The flight was gorgeous and smooth,” Ms Denham-Harvey said.

“The conditions were perfect. It was just beautiful across the bays.”

Ms Denham- Harvey flew the first leg and passed the baton to Amy Crevola at

Leongatha.

Ms Crevola flew from Leongatha to Bairnsdale, Ms Barbour took over from Bairnsdale to Orbost and Ms Lowe flew from Orbost to Mallacoota.

The baton is a mini didgeridoo to symbolise the Australian event. It was bought in Darwin where one of the pit stops will be.

At the end of the day, the baton was passed on to a group of pilots in New South Wales.

“The relay is a chance for women pilots to do something as a group, raise awareness for female aviation and do our part to support the Cancer Council,” Ms Denham- Harvey said.

The pilots hope the relay will become a nationally recognised event.

Overall, the relay will cover more than 20,000km. The relay will finish in Launceston, Tasmania, to coincide with the AWPA National Conference.

‘It’s absolutely awesome to be part of this great opportunity,” Ms DenhamHarvey said.

“It has been so much fun.”

By-election becomes fracking referendum

By Stuart Biggins THE Australian Greens see the Gippsland South byelection as a referendum on coal seam gas extraction.

The party last week claimed pressure from rural communities and the Greens had forced the National Party to adjust its position on coal seam gas.

The Nationals now support landowners having the right to say no to coal seam gas extraction activity on their property if the industry is approved in Victoria.

Coal seam gas mining in Victoria is now subject to a moratorium while environmental impact studies set up by the previous State Government are undertaken.

The moratorium stopped any hydraulic fracking activity, and coal seam gas exploration or extraction licences until more is known about how it might affect water and land assets.

The Nationals candidate for Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, said his party was talking and listening to voters, and will not support an industry if it is proven to

have a negative environmental impact.

Legislation is in place so that BTEX (benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene and xylene) chemicals can never be used in any future fracking practice.

Mr O’Brien said, “We are lucky in that NSW and Queensland are ahead of us and we can learn from their experience.

“The National Party is taking a conservative and cautious approach to this issue It is an evolution. The interest is an important one but not the most important.

I am more interested in our roads.”

If the Greens has its way, the by-election will become a referendum on coal seam gas fracking.

Greens energy and resources spokesperson Ellen Sandell said, “The Nationals and Liberals will be

fighting for Greens’ voters’ second preferences which has likely led to this change of National Party policy.”

“It’s great news the Nationals have changed their position on coal seam gas fracking due to pressure from the community and the Greens,” she said.

“However, they still do not support a permanent moratorium on fracking, which is what the communities need and the Greens are calling for.

“The voters of South Gippsland are deeply concerned about the impacts of fracking on their farmland and groundwater.

“With strong candidates from the National Party and the Liberal Party contesting the seat, second preferences from Greens voters will likely determine who wins in Gippsland South.”

GIPPSLAND SOUTH BY-ELECTION

2015

marginal seat and attract the benefits that result.

Ms Davies was the former independent MP for Gippsland West.

“You won’t change the government. You can always change your vote back at the next general election if you don’t like what you get. This is an excellent time to make a vote change which will benefit the whole region,” the Outtrim woman said.

“There are eight candidates. Take your pick of whoever seems to fit your ideas best. Just put

Bus rolls in to help

By Tayla Kershaw

DEPRESSION and anxiety were targeted by health care professionals in Leongatha and Wonthaggi on Monday (March 2).

Representatives from beyondblue set up their bus in both towns and provided helpful information about the common mental health issues.

They were supported by other health care representatives from Gippsland Medicare Local, Suicide Prevention Service from Latrobe Regional Hospital, Relationships Australia, counsellors from Bass Coast Health and Uniting Care.

“It was a great opportunity to bring together the local support and raise awareness for depression and anxiety,” beyondblue national road show communications manager Kimberley Nichols said.

“It is important for people to seek help early.”

Ms Nichols said she was

the Nationals last.

“Very importantly, at the ballot box, I’d urge you to ignore what any of the parties, or any of the independents say about what order to put your preferences in.

“If you do not put the National Party last, the seat will stay as a uselessly safe National Party seat.

“That means write the numbers 1 to 8, with the National candidate number 8.”

Ms Davies urged voters not to waste their vote.

• Former independent Gippsland West MP Susan Davies

Happy to help: from left, Kimberley Nichols from beyondblue, Rosemary Heide and Maggie Spinks from South Gippsland Mental Illnesses Carers Group, Lucy Beardall from beyondblue, Liz Craig from Gippsland Medicare Local, Bianca Pezzutto from Relationships Australia and Owen Connolly and Mannie Busuttil from Suicide Prevention Service were looking after the mental wellbeing of the Leongatha and Wonthaggi communities yesterday (Monday). happy with the response in Leongatha and Wonthaggi and encouraged people to speak up when they are not feeling themselves.

“Be aware of the signs and don’t be afraid to talk to your GP,” Ms Nichols said.

“They can set you on the right path.”

Common signs of depression anxiety are tiredness, loss of appetite, mood swings and withdrawal, but these can vary.

Beyondblue received plenty of positive feedback from locals.

“We got a lot of thanks.

Things like depression and

anxiety touch everyone and a lot of people stopped and asked for advice,” Ms Nichols said.

She recommended those who need someone to speak to contact the beyondblue 24 hour confidential hotline on 1300 224 636.

POLICE BRIEFS

Leongatha assault

Former MP: make seat marginal FORMER independent MP Susan Davies is urging the community to put the National Party last to make Gippsland South a

First stop: from left, the first team in the Australian Women Pilots’ Association (AWPA) Australia Relay of Flight for Women Pilots including Moorabbin pilots Frankie Barbour, Amy Crevola, Peta Denham-Harvey and Kristin Lowe. They arrived at the Leongatha Aerodrome from Avalon Airport at midday yesterday (Monday).

FOUR attackers assaulted a man in Leongatha on Sunday morning.

The men had a verbal dispute and the victim was attacked in Michael Place.

He suffered cuts to the back of his head, a split lip and bruising.

Any information in relation to this incident can be given to the Leongatha Police Station.

Forced entry AN unknown offender broke into Elton Motors Petrol Station in Loch on Saturday morning.

The offender climbed onto the roof and cut the main power before gaining entry to the building.

An alarm was activated in the process and the offender fled.

Any information can be given to the Loch Police Station.

It’s the second attack in recent weeks.

Drivers busted TWO drivers will face court after being intercepted by the Bass Coast Highway Patrol on Thursday.

Highway patrol officers processed a 20 year old Leongatha man for driving on a cancelled licence in an unregistered vehicle with false plates.

While dealing with the 20 year old, a second driver did two burnouts in front of them.

The second driver was an 18 year old from Korumburra and his car was impounded for 30 days.

Both incidents occurred in Anderson Street,

Leongatha.

Both will face the Korumburra Magistrates Court at a later date.

Any information in relation to matter can be given to the Wonthaggi Police.

Bread theft

Drugs and weapons found

A CRATE of bread was stolen from the back of the Wonthaggi Newsagency on Thursday morning.

The offenders ran along Jongbloed Lane and spread the bread along the road.

Any information can be given to Wonthaggi Police.

Bike stolen A GIRL’S bike was stolen from a front veranda in Wonthaggi recently.

Police believe the incident occurred between 6pm on Wednesday and 7am on Thursday in Peverill Crescent.

AN unregistered loaded handgun and other prohibited weapons and drugs were seized in Glen Forbes on Wednesday.

Officers from the recently formed Bass Coast Proactive Investigation Team (PIT) executed a search warrant on the Glen Forbes home.

A 39 year old man was arrested and charged with numerous weapons and drug offences.

He was bailed by police to appear at Korumburra Magistrate Court at a later date.

PAGE 16 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Iconic seaside property sells

By Laura Gibb INVERLOCH property Bahla Bluff sold for $1.6 million at

auction on Saturday.

The Townsend Bluff property was owned by Bob Stone and auctioned by his son, Inverloch real estate agent Lewis Stone.

Successful sale: the vendor of Bahla Bluff, Bob Stone, right, with his daughter Kaye Stone of Sandy Point, left.

The property’s reserve price was $1.6 million and for a long time there were no bids.

Lewis Stone made several vendor bids at around the $1.5 million mark and was about to pass the property in when a buyer bid $1.6 million and bought the property.

The buyer currently owns a holiday house in Inverloch.

Lewis Stone said it was a great result.

“The family is very pleased,” he said.

“We wanted to listen to the market and we’ve listened to the market.

“We had 15 or 16 inspections overall.”

Lewis Stone’s sister, Kaye Stone, said the prop-

erty was wonderful.

“The person who bought it is going to be a very happy person,” she said.

Bahla Bluff was in the Stone family for 35 years.

The Stones built the house and developed the garden, spending many happy years there until Bob Stone’s wife died.

Lewis Stone and his wife Judy Stone were married in the garden there.

Prior to that, the Henderson’s Court property was owned by the Hendersons, some of the first settlers in the area.

John and Eileen Henderson of Inverloch, who sold the land to the Stones, came to see the property auctioned.

Up for auction: auctioneer Lewis Stone, right, with his wife, Judy Stone, left, and colleague Sarah Spencer-Smith, centre, sold coastal property Bahla Bluff for $1.6 million.

Bass Coast Council briefs Weeds must go BASS Coast Shire Council received a petition from 156 North Wonthaggi residents asking council to take urgent action to prevent the spread of the weed bindii or bindi-eye.

While council rules state the petition must “lie on the table” for a month, councillors moved council officers should plan steps to tackle the weed before the March 18 council meeting and present the plan there.

Centre stage: Melissa Langton and Alex Rathgeber captivate the audience at Serenade at Sunset.

Spectacular concert defies thunder

IN THE distance thunder roared ominously as the finale of Serenade at Sunset got underway at Grantville on Saturday.

David Rogers-Smith started to powerfully hit the last few notes with the full cast adding a rousing backing as if coordinated with the storm.

Lightning flashed and thunder roared, the trees and stage were beautifully lit and created a spectacle that brought the audience to its feet. What a sight, what a sound.

The night started with a beautiful rendition of opera and musical theatre from local favourite Alexandra Flood. What a voice she has; the audience was spellbound. Just a short time ago the girl from Cowes was one of Serenade at Sunset’s Rising Stars, and now she is working and studying in Munich, Germany.

She was followed by another local in Lucy Najm who performed a personal favourite Vissi d’Arte by Puccini. From the audience reaction one could see why she is so esteemed locally. It was a perfect introduction to the 2015 Rising Stars.

MC Kirk Skinner, who

has a distinguished international career both as a musician and conductor, said the central focus of Serenade at Sunset was to help young music students financially and by providing big stage experience.

Some of these young Rising Stars have been taught by Kirk, and now gaining experience alongside internationally acclaimed professionals.

The audience was wowed by the Rising Stars.

All types of music were on offer - musical theatre, jazz, classical and cabaret and the audience loved it all. One audience member commented ‘do you know what is so special about this event? I come every year and see how these young people develop, it’s marvellous. Then you see them, like Alexandra Flood tonight, leave the Rising Stars and return as a professional. It really is marvellous’. What a prelude to the Headline Act. David Rogers-Smith came bouncing on to the stage, and immediately set the scene for a high octane rendition of musical theatre and light opera. Duets were not just songs by two people; they were stories told and enacted by two close individuals.

The opening medley allowed the audience to see the high talent on offer,

with songs from a lot of the old shows such as Kiss Me Kate, My Fair Lady and other favourites.

Melissa Langton did a marvellous and energetic rendition of the Trolley Song from Meet me in St. Louis.

The audience also loved ever popular melodies such as Music of the Night, beautifully presented by Alex Rathgeber while for the opera lovers, Sally-Anne Russell presented an aria from Carmen and a piece not often performed, A Word on My Ear by Flanders and Swan.

Leader and producer David Rogers-Smith has a voice strong and vibrant for powerful arias while still capable of the most tender renditions.

To many in the audience the highlight of the night was his presentation of Nessum Dorme that brought a standing ovation.

It really was a night to remember, beautiful music in a beautiful setting.

It was a sight befitting that finale when the entire cast presented One Day More from Les Miserables. This song gave them with the opportunity to show their talents in terms of both melody and power, and they seized it with both hands.

Subdivision refused again AN application for a two lot subdivision at 64–80 Murray Street, Wonthaggi, was again rejected by Bass Coast Shire Council.

Councillors again saw a problem with the way the application proposed vehicles gain access to the proposed Lot 1: by asking council to construct a road, in part along an unmade road reserve.

Councillors said instead of constructing a road, they intended to consolidate the road reserve with other Wonthaggi parkland.

“I don’t think it’s appropriate to take away parkland to provide access to a small court,” Cr Andrew Phillips said.

Cr Clare Le Serve said council had not kept the applicants well informed of their hopes of obtaining approval.

“I believe council in that period of time has not made it clear to these people they were going to reject the application,” she said.

“I think this has been a series of errors.

“I think the applicants have come to us with the geotech report, which they paid for, and that’s what we asked of them.”

Mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said correspondence with the applicant over the matter of the road reserve had been adequately clear.

Cr Bradley Drew said he believed the matter will end up at VCAT.

Sunset Strip plan to go ahead BASS Coast Shire Council agreed to proceed to the planning phase of a special charge scheme for Sunset Strip, Phillip Island, even though questionnaire results revealed support for the scheme was low.

Only 56 per cent of property owners responded to the survey, and only 16 per cent of property owners indicated they would be willing to contribute to the cost of the project.

Mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said despite the questionnaire results, council should take responsibility and plan for the future of the area.

“I’m not prepared to leave this estate in the state that it’s in now,” mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said.

“I think there’s an element of responsibility. I think it would be irresponsible to leave it like this.”

Arts and culture plan adopted BASS Coast Shire Council has adopted the Arts and Culture Plan 2015–2019.

The plan will be reviewed in 2016–17 and a detailed action plan included.

Cr Jordan Crugnale said the plan included a shire-wide audit of performance venues such as halls and natural amphitheatres.

She said council has an important role to play in supporting the arts.

Shire to be revalued COUNCIL moved to go ahead with a routine revaluation of the shire.

As a rating authority, council is required to pass a resolution to cause a general valuation to be made of all rateable and non-rateable leviable land on January 1, 2016, to be completed before June 30, 2016.

Council’s staff valuers Russ Anthony and David Corrigan, along with the principals of Westernport Property Consultants, will carry out their respective parts of the valuation.

Inverloch bowls lease renewed BASS Coast Shire Council has renewed the lease of the Inverloch Bowling Club for another 21 years.

The initial annual rent is $2000; this will be reviewed at the sixth year and then every three years.

The lessee must make capital investment of $350,000 over the life of the lease.

Complaints policy accepted BASS Coast Shire Council has adopted a formal complaints handling policy.

Reporting on the volume of complaints, the nature of complaints and associated resolutions was not available without the policy.

Previously, complaints were recorded in various formats, preventing any consistency in the manner in which they were resolved.

Youth assist acknowledged CR Neil Rankine acknowledged the groups who established the Bass Coast Youth Assist Clinic which takes place on Tuesday afternoons at Wonthaggi Medical Group.

The service for young people opened on February 15.

Vision for cheaper energy

By Brad Lester COMMUNITY groups could enjoy cheaper electricity costs under a proposal gaining momentum across South Gippsland and Bass Coast shires.

The Southern Gippsland Community Energy Working Group is seeking to promote community energy generation.

Organisations would install energy generating equipment, such as solar panels, and the community would enjoy the financial returns.

The group’s Maddy Harford and Ian Southall addressed South Gippsland Shire Council recently, in

a bid to garner council’s support.

Ms Harford gave an example of the Shoalhaven Heads Bowling Club in New South Wales. The community paid for solar panels to be installed on the roof and the bowling club buys the electricity those panels produce, at cheaper rates than offered by mainstream providers.

This income is then paid to the investors as a dividend on their investment.

“The purchaser of the energy wins through a better deal on their power bills and a smaller carbon footprint,” Ms Harford told The Star.

“The investors win through a return on their investment and the wider community wins through lower emissions.”

The energy working group aims to reduce carbon footprint and encour-

age ethical investing, with modest financial returns resulting in reduced power bills.

Councils stand to benefit through reduced electricity costs for community buildings.

Cr Andrew McEwen said the concept was a “golden opportunity”.

“There are many councils in Australia working with communities to set up renewable energy systems,” he said.

“Power companies are gouging households until they (companies) become obsolete and they will become obsolete (through the uptake of renewable systems).”

Cr Kieran Kennedy suggested council receive a briefing from council officers about how the program could work in the shire.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 17

ADVERTISEMENT

Fisher's Group tackles carbon footprint in partnership with Gippsland Solar and Yingli Solar YINGLI Green Energy Australia Pty Ltd*, a whollyowned subsidiary of Yingli Green Energy, has today announced the installation of a 100kWp solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Fisher's Group through its installation partner Gippsland Solar.

As a large scale producer of timber pallets for the timber industry, Fisher's Group is dedicated to a broader green initiative in eliminating waste and becoming a carbon neutral company.

Having adopted a policy against the burning of waste, Fisher's Group has continued to look for new ways to reuse waste products including its pallet recycling program as part of The National Timber Product Stewardship Group.

To support this initiative, Fisher's Group turned to Yingli Solar's 250W High Efficiency Polycrystalline panels to supply enough solar energy to offset 80 percent of its power usage throughout the year. Comprising 400 Yingli Solar panels, this system will allow Fisher's Group to reduce its carbon footprint by 150 tonnes per year, while seeing a financial payback within four to five years.

Daman Cole, managing director for Yingli Green Energy in Australia said, “It is great to see local businesses including Fisher's Group begin to understand the significant role solar can play in reducing costs and sustaining long term green initiatives.

It's hard to come by business investments that provide a guaranteed

20 to 25 per cent return per year so we're excited to see yet another organisation realise the full business potential of sustainable energy.”

Fisher's Group Founder and managing director, Lewis Fisher, said, “Fisher's Group has had a longstanding commitment to the very best environmental practices; our passion for sustainability and ethical business underpins everything we do.

We also have a passion for utilising local suppliers whenever we can.

Installing a solar power system was the next logical step to reducing our carbon footprint and our businesses'

running costs.”

“Combined with the reliability and long term yield of Yingli solar panels, we are convinced this will prove to be a very wise investment.”

“We were very comfortable using Gippsland Solar for this project.

Having a trusted local company with local workers, who will be there well into the future to support their system and installation, gave us the ultimate peace of mind into the future. The installation went very smoothly, from adherence to OH&S during the installation, communication with us throughout the project, and the

professionalism of the installation team, our solar power installation went in without a hitch.”

Yingli Solar is a founding member of the Australian Solar Council's Positive Quality™ Program and the first solar PV manufacturer to receive the Positive Quality certification. As one of the world's leading solar panel manufacturers, Yingli Solar has delivered more than 40 million panels or the equivalent of over 10 GW of solar energy to homes, businesses and utilities worldwide. * Yingli Green Energy Australia, known as Yingli Solar, is a wholly-

owned subsidiary of Yingli Green Energy, which is the world's largest vertically integrated photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturer.

Yingli Green Energy Holding Company Limited (NYSE: YGE), known as “Yingli Solar,” is one of the world's leading solar panel manufacturers. Yingli Green Energy's manufacturing covers the photovoltaic value chain from ingot casting and wafering through solar cell production a n d s o l a r p a n e l a s s e m b l y.

Headquartered in Baoding, China, Yingli Green Energy has more than 30 regional subsidiaries and branch offices and has distributed more than 10 GW solar panels to customers worldwide. For more information, please visit www.yinglisolar.com and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Weibo.

Fisher's Group is a large producer of timber pallets, Fisher's has in excess of 60 years of experience working with timber. Since its establishment, Fisher's has grown to become a large scale producer of pallets and treatment services for the timber industry. For more information, visit http://www.fisherspallets.com.au Gippsland Solar specialise in premium quality solar power and solar hot water systems for homes and businesses. Having installed a number of systems for Latrobe City Council, Gippsland Solar now supply solar power and solar hot water systems to 15 different builders and architects in Gippsland with more than 1,100 systems installed across the region. For more information, visit: http://www.gippslandsolar.com.au

PAGE 18 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

LEAVE AND LIVE. Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

Don’t overlook fire risk WITH the cooler weather providing some respite in what has already been an active fire season, South Gippslanders are being reminded not to become complacent about fire danger period restrictions and fire safety.

Still risky: the Country Fire Authority is warning the fire danger period is not over yet. Photo: CFA.

GRASSFIRES

CAN SURGE UP TO

25

KILOMETRES AN HOUR ON RISKY FIRE DAYS.

CFA district 9 operations manager Mark Jones said despite the rain and cooler weather, the fire danger period and its restrictions remain in place.

“Whilst some relief from the hot weather and dangerous fire conditions are welcomed by the fire services, it’s important to remember the fire season is far from over. In fact we haven’t even reached the half-way point yet,” he said.

“The Bureau of Meteorology is predicting there’s still a lot of hot weather to come, meaning it won’t take long for vegetation to dry out again and become a serious fire hazard.

“We have already had a very early start to the fire season on track, with predictions for this year being an above

average to potentially major fire season.

“During the fire danger period, fires cannot be lit in the open air without a written permit from CFA or a municipal fire prevention officer from council. The fire periods are based on local conditions and take into account fuel moisture, fuel loads, grassland curing, weather and rainfall.”

The penalties for lightening an open air fire during the fire danger period can be up to $17,000 and or 12 months imprisonment.

“Fire danger periods are declared for each municipality and apply continuously throughout the whole period, even when it is raining,” Mr Jones said.

“The timings will vary from year to year and area to area depending on risk.

CFA decides when the fire danger period is declared and revoked.

“On total fire ban days, additional restrictions are added to the ones already in place for the fire danger period.”

For more information visitwww.cfa. vic.gov.au or call 1800 240 667.

Watch for arsonists MINSTER for Emergency Services Jane Garrett has urged Victorians to remain on alert and report any suspicious arson activity during hot weather.

Since December, CFA has responded to more than 170 suspicious fires across the state.

The Australian Institute of Criminology estimates up to half of all bushfires are due to arson.

Ms Garrett urged residents not to be complacent and report any suspicious activity.

The bushfire arson campaign is a joint initiative of Crime Stoppers Victoria and emergency services agencies to raise awareness of the danger and devastation that recklessly and deliberately lit fires can cause.

Victoria has some of Australia’s toughest penalties for bushfire-related offences, including up to 25 years’ imprisonment

where fire leads to a fatality.

During the 2013-14 bushfire season, there was a 60 per cent increase in reports of arson compared to the previous year.

Ms Garrett said, “Each summer, fire authorities respond to an average of 54,000 bushfires across the country, up to half of which are deliberately lit or start in suspicious circumstances.

“By providing information to Crime Stoppers or the police, you could help save lives, homes and livelihoods.

“While it has been a relatively mild summer compared to previous years, Victoria is one of the highest bushfire risk areas in the world so people need to remain vigilant.

“Arson is a cowardly act that can have devastating repercussions on the public and the environment.

“Call Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000 if you have any information or suspect someone of deliberately or recklessly lighting a fire.”

Grassfires can be as dangerous as bushfires. Know what to do.

Listen to local radio and check for warnings.

DO YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO? visit emergency.vic.gov.au call 1800 240 667 download the FireReady app

Authorised by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne

Looking back: members of the Leongatha Fire Brigade posted this photo from their archives on the brigade’s Facebook page. It shows Leongatha firefighters circa 1924. The photo was discovered when the brigade moved from the old station to the new station recently.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 19

Above Left, IVY Rose O’Brien was born at Leongatha Hospital on February 17. Ivy is the first child for Michael and Amy from Inverloch.

Above centre, AARAV Pandey was born at Leongatha Hospital on February 17. Aarav is the first child for Lal and Laxmi from Inverloch.

Above right, SARAH Valma Hargrave was born at Bass Coast Health on January 14 to Sophie Barnes and Dan Hargrave of Wonthaggi.

Sarah is a sister for Emily, Delia and Allira.

MAVERICK Roy Loughridge was born at Leongatha Hospital on October 23, 2014. Maverick is the third child for Jon and Kate Loughridge of Nyora.

He is a brother for Jaylah, 4, and Joey, 2.

Coastal trail vision

By Brad Lester A TRAIL linking Sandy Point with Waratah Bay would boost tourism and safety, South Gippsland Shire Council heard recently.

Cathy Giles of the Sandy Point Community Group told council the group collected 1065 signatures for a petition supporting a four and a half kilometre trail along an fire old access track behind the dunes.

Of the trail, one and a half kilometres falls under the responsibility of council and the balance is governed by the Sandy Point Foreshore Committee.

The petition asked council to investigate the feasibility of constructing the trail, and include it within council’s Paths and Trails Strategy.

The trail would cater for walkers, cyclists and horse riders.

Council accepted the petition at last Wednesday’s council meeting. Cr Kieran Kennedy said the project was worth pursuing, as the shire lacked the tourism infrastructure enjoyed by other shires.

“We have seen increasing safety issues with people attempting to walk and cycle along the dangerous 80-100km/h roads,” Ms Giles said.

“The beach is not user-friendly during high tides and strong winds.”

She has dubbed the trail “Waratah Way” and believed it would increase tourism while allowing easier access to the foreshore for monitoring.

She said the community was experiencing a “rapidly growing cycling culture”, and the Roy Henderson Trail linking Sandy Point with Shallow Inlet has been embraced by the communities.

Ms Giles believed Waratah Way would cost $100,000 to build, if constructed with compacted gravel up to three metres wide.

She hoped council and the State Government would contribute funds, and said the community was committed to raising money too.

Annual maintenance, covering slashing and spraying, would cost about $2000 a year, she said.

Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks was concerned the trail would become another impost on council’s maintenance budget.

Right, PHILLIPA Rose Weir was born at Bass Coast Health on January 21 to parents Matilda Scott and Hamish Weir of Inverloch.

Mayor’s message Cr Jeanette Harding ONE of the hardest jobs we have to handle as councillors is making decisions that we know may impact some people negatively.

The Burra Foods Buffer Zone Planning Amendment which came before council last week is one such example.

Both Burra Foods and the neighbouring property owners are all ratepayers who deserve support.

This application for a buffer zone was not raised by council but was requested by Burra Foods to provide government, neighbours and future investors with clear advice of its plans for growth and the possible impacts of living too close to an industrial facility.

To their neighbours it is highly upsetting they are affected at times by industrial activities and we sympathise with them. To Burra Foods, it is a significant consideration for their future investment in the town.

To their employees, milk suppliers and allied businesses, that is unsettling. Not an easy decision and I wonder how you would vote – heart or head?

For those who have raised the question, the cost of the rezoning is borne by Burra Foods, that is, at no cost to council other than staff time.

As a result of the many objections, council sent the application to the Victorian Government’s independent Planning Panel for their recommendation, which was subsequently presented to the council meeting last Wednesday for adoption.

Council felt the buffer would assist in providing better long term planning for the town and honest advice to potential residents. We believe this is for the better outcome for the future of Korumburra and all that it comprises.

Burra Foods has indicated they are genuinely seeking solutions to minimise any further disruption to its neighbours and community, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will be extremely diligent in holding them to account.

We have reopened our OurSay online consultation and we’re asking you to prioritise the five key functions of council for budget considerations.

We have limited resources to allocate, so to take on new projects we need to relinquish or reduce some services or projects to contain the budget. We need to know what is most important to you.

You can also read the updates of the meetings council has had with the authors of the top priority projects to see what has evolved. Simply go to the council website (www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au) or Facebook page and click on the link to the OurSay website on the home page.

VICTORIAN DESALINATION PLANT WATERSURE COMMUNITY OPEN DAY SUNDAY 15 MARCH | 9:00AM–2:00PM Watersure invites the local community to take a tour through the Victorian Desalination Plant site. On Sunday 15 March 2015 Watersure is hosting an Open Day for the local community. This is an opportunity to tour the plant site by bus, and for the first time, be able to walk through the reverse osmosis process building, and truly appreciate the scale of this project.

A free bus shuttle service will pick up people from the Wonthaggi Secondary College Dudley Campus and take groups to the plant site. Bookings are essential for this day and can be made online at http://www.trybooking.com/122784

Enquiries can be made via the community contact line

1800 811 214

PAGE 20 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

NEED SERIOUS STYLE FOR YOUR RIDE?

COME FIND ME AT

ustralian

game exhibition

AT LARDNER PARK, MARCH 14-15

Serious work! requires

Serious mechanics Neil Green, Scott Lacy, Clint Dorling and Lachie Auddino

Look no further than T&G for all your mechanical needs

DUCK IN FOR GREAT SHOW DEALS

ALL MECHANICAL REPAIRS WHEEL ALIGNMENTS ROADWORTHY TESTS & TUNE-UPS

T&G

MECHANICAL REPAIRS SOU5330015

Ph: 5658 1177 25 SANDERS ST, INDUSTRIAL ESTATE KORUMBURRA

See the team at

Burchell’s

PREFERRED REPAIRER FOR ALL MAJOR INSURANCE COMPANIES • 24-HOUR TOWING & SALVAGE • “CAR-O-LINER” MEASURING BENCH • LOW-BAKE OVEN AND LIFETIME WARRANTY

BURCHELL PANELS

11 ASHENDEN ST LEONGATHA

5662 3346

BUR6930035

MEN AT WORK TGM6060018

Get more power from help with

SCOTT & ROSS with over 22 years experience

GREAT PRICES AT

KORUMBURRA TYRE SERVICE

10% OFF ALL

TYRES AND BATTERIES MARCH ONLY

CARS - LIGHT TRUCKS - 4WD

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

AARON & ‘APPRENTICE’ LACEY WILL SORT YOU OUT ACCESSORIES CUSTOM SETUP CAR TRUCK PERFORMANCE EXHAUST

ENGINE RECO SPECIALIST

SOU2300013

CYLINDER HEAD RECO BORING DISTRIBUTOR REGRAPHING HONING FLYWHEEL GRINDING ALLOY WELDING Catering from SMALL CARS to LIGHT TRUCKS

South Gippsland Engine Reconditioning

Factory 2 37 Sanders St KORUMBURRA

5655 2913

KORUMBURRA

TYRE SERVICE 5655 1003 KORUMBURRA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

ON ROAD OR OFF ROAD

6 SANDERS ST KORUMBURRA

5655 2202

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 21

Exclusive to

Need a part?

NEED A NEW LOOK?

BROWNS

a Light Engines Neil at Korumburr if he doesn’t & s rt pa of s ap he has it! have it he will find

SEE AARON TODAY!

Kitchens Laundrys Vanity Unit Wardrobes All custom built joinery

Cameron Kindellan recommends KETA-GO, A SIMPLE TO USE ORAL SUPPLEMENT THAT ASSISTS COWS AROUND CALVING TO MOVE SMOOTHLY INTO LACTATION BY MEETING SPECIFIC NUTRIENT REQUIREMENTS THAT COMMONLY IMPAIR PERFORMANCE

CHAINSAWS | MOWERS BRUSHCUTTERS | PUMPS MOTORBIKES | SALES & SERVICE AUTO ELECTRICAL | TIP TRAY HIRE

KORUMBURRA

LIGHT ENGINES 99 Victoria Street

BRO31990060

KORUMBURRA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE

5655 2284

Unit 2/3 Adkins Street, Industrial Estate, Korumburra P: 5658 1730 M: 0418 740 650

Ph: 5662 3199 86 Yarragon Road, Leongatha www.brownsstockfeed.com.au e: admin@brownssf.com.au

KOR3830048

korumburracabinetmakers@gmail.com

MEN AT WORK We fix more than just your appliances

Be Switched N

DOMESTIC • CAR • TRACTOR • TRUCK

Call Grant and the team at McDonald & Roberts for all your electrical needs today!

WE SPECIALISE IN FORKLIFTS

Owner Graeme Hadow would like to welcome his new salesman Wayne Walker

We come to you!

So call Stu today!

Wayne has over 16 years experience in the material handling industry

www.therentaldepot.com.au

McDonald & Roberts

Stuart Slee

Electricians Pty. Ltd.

16 Tilson Court LEONGATHA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE PHONE 5662 3070 - 0418 364 559 RTA AU 21680

MCD3200069

APPLIANCE SERVICE STU0700070

2 SANDERS STREET, KORUMBURRA Ph. Graeme 5655 2205 | 0449 922 654

THE2050004

*ENDS MARCH 31, 2015

• Forklift Service, Repairs and Sales • Access Equipment Hire • Test and Tag Service • Tool, Machinery & Trailer Hire

DOMESTIC COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

SERVICING ALL MAJOR BRANDS OF TRUCKS, TRACTORS & EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT AIR CONDITIONERS

MARCH MADNESS 20% OFF ALL SERVICING

15 Ashenden Street Leongatha Industrial Estate REC No 2658

Ph. 5662 3814

Fax 5662 3599 E mcrob@tpgi.com.au

PAGE 22 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

FAMDA show secures stellar cast PLAYWRIGHT Chris Dickins has assembled a stellar cast for Waratah, a musical Foster theatre company, FAMDA, will stage in April/ May as part of the Prom Coast Seachange Festival.

Centre stage: rehearsing for Waratah the musical are, from left, Jo Street, Nicole Cooper and Bruce Grainger.

The talented cast includes Nicole Cooper, Bruce Grainger, Joanne Street, Sarah Maclean and Noel Stringer, all of whom have performed regularly with both Leongatha Lyric Theatre and FAMDA. In a remarkable change of pace, Terry Lay, last seen in a musical with the title role for Phantom of the Opera at Warragul, finds himself singing Australian rock songs from the 1960s as Nick Fisher in his debut FAMDA performance.

Also making their first appearance with FAMDA are Connor Epifano, Mungo Trumble, Evy Nye, Sean Webb and Daniel Watson.

On stage will be many young performers, including Leuca, Cas and Bon Maclean, Harley McDonaldEckersall, Taliya Barker, Siobhan and Taj Cooper, Ben and Emma Fletcher, Amy and Brielle Tudor and Hannah Watson, who have enjoyed their previous experience in FAMDA shows.

Waratah is set in Sandy Point in the 1960s and the beach theme continues through to FAMDA’s promotional activities for the musical.

To decorate the Foster Arts Centre during the show, FAMDA needs colourful old beach towels which look as though they could date from the 1960s.

Donations of old beach towels can be left at Green Heart Organic in Inverloch, Venus Bay Community Centre, Revelations in Foster, Sandy Point Surf School or the RACV Shop, Wonthaggi.

Attach your name and contact details to your vintage towel and you could win a family pass to the show.

FAMDA now has a Waratah photographic competition up and running.

Your photographic entry must feature a beach towel somewhere.

Taking shape: Chris Dickins, playwright/director of Waratah the musical.

Include with your entry the name of your photo, where it was taken, your name and contact details and a brief statement that the photo is your own and email it to famda@dcsi.net.au or enter it directly onto the Waratah the musical Facebook page as a single image post per entry.

Entries close on March 21.

Further details and entry conditions are available on http://famda.org.au/waratah-photographic-competition/ or our Facebook page, Waratah the musical.

Cinderella magic to grip Wonthaggi

By Tayla Kershaw WONTHAGGI Secondary College (WSC) will perform the classic fairytale Cinderella this year.

All smiles: Inverloch Family Dental nurses, from left, Kara Stewart, Emily Wright and Katrina Griggs are ready to celebrate World Oral Health Day.

Inverloch dentist promotes world day IT MIGHT not sound exciting to the average person, but there is no denying the importance of World Oral Health Day.

The annual day features participation from dental associations across the world, all with the goal to raise awareness for oral health and the ‘prevention is better than cure’ message.

This year’s theme is Smile for Life, and according to Inverloch Family Dental’s Emily Wright, it’s a message that is extremely important.

“At Inverloch Family Dental, our focus is really on education so we can help families and their children prevent problems with teeth and gums from occurring.

We certainly heed the message ‘prevention is better than a cure,” she said.

Inverloch Family Dental is encouraging people to help spread the message of World Oral Health Day by joining in one of their many events and promotions, including: • free oral health tips; • any new patient over the age of 18 who books a comprehensive examination in March goes in the draw to win a Phil-

lips SoniCare Electric Toothbrush valued at $200; • children visiting the clinic in March will receive a free colouring sheet. They can be coloured in and returned for the chance to win a child’s electric toothbrush; • children who book in for World Oral Health Day on March 20 receive a special show bag; • tickets will be available for a special screening of the anticipated picture That Sugar Film at the Wonthaggi Cinema at 4pm on March 22. Tickets will be $15 and can be purchased at the door; and • dentist Dr Tonya Kirk will be travelling to Cambodia to volunteer with disadvantaged children. $5 from each ticket sold from That Sugar Film screening will be donated to Cambodia World Family.

If you’re interested in booking an appointment for your children at Inverloch Family Dental, or would like more information about World Oral Health Day, call 5674 2691.

For more information on Inverloch Family Dental you can visit the website: www.inverlochfamilydental.com.au

Jess Paulson and Joanna Gilbee are the belles of the ball, sharing the lead role of Cinderella.

“Cinderella comes across as the ultimate good girl and the actress to play her needs to have warmth,” drama teacher Danni Hradsky said.

“Jess and Joanna are very sweet and have amazing voices.”

Musical theatre was a big hit at WSC last year, after students performed Peter Pan. Just like last year, Cinderella will have a double cast, with more than 100 students eager to participate.

“Peter Pan was a huge success,” WSC student and production assistant Dan Freeman said.

“Everything went well, mainly due to the support from our drama teachers Danni Hradsky and Remi D’Agostin.”

Rehearsals started for Cinderella started last week and the production will be performed from July 20 to July 26.

The season includes two matinees and two evening performances.

Former Year 12 drama students Avy Shawcroft and Marni Hill will be returning to the school to help.

Service award for Laura EVERYONE was cheerful and chatty at the first meeting of the year for Tarwin Lower Red Cross.

Emergency team members were pleased to report they had not been called out to any fires over summer.

Some members attended the Australia Day celebration at Fisher Park, followed by a lovely breakfast provided by Tarwin Lower-Venus Bay Men’s Shed.

The highlight of the day was when president Glenda Arbuthnot presented Laura Barker with her 30 year service bar and flowers.

Glenda said Laura had done so much for the branch and a branch cannot function without volunteers.

Entertainment was each member telling something special they had done over the Christmas period, either holidays or with their family.

Two members had special birthdays with ‘0’ at the end. Val Latham made the cakes; one for Margaret Fisher and the other for Deb Birkett. Everyone enjoyed a lovely afternoon lunch.

Fairytale stars: from left, the sweet personalities and lovely singing voices of Joanna Gillbee and Jess Paulson made the pair perfect candidates for the lead role in Wonthaggi Secondary College’s next musical production, Cinderella.

Waratah vision ERADICTING rabbits, removing weeds and revegetating the coast are among the priorities of the Waratah Bay Strategic Foreshore Management Plan.

Paul Ahern, of the Waratah Bay Ratepayers Association, told South Gippsland Shire Council of the plan recently.

“We have a full committee down there and full crowd of volunteers willing to work,” he said.

An old dam will be filled to extend the park area and toilets will be relocated.

Picnic benches will be installed during autumn, and later this year, a viewing platform, path and park furniture will be built.

Stormwater drainage remains an issue in the town.

Council staff have met with the association and have promised to develop a plan to improve the situation. On the ground works are still three years away.

The reserve management plan covers about 2.5 hectares of Crown Land foreshore for which a committee of management is responsible.

The land extends along the Waratah Bay township foreshore for nearly 500m, from the caravan park boundary in the west to the toilet block on the foreshore in the east.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 23

STAR Real

THE GREAT SOUTHERN STAR

Private country lifestyle Page 24

Hallston Alan Steenholdt 0409 423 822 LI N ST EW IN G

FORTHCOMING

Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244

AUCTION

7735m 2

5662 0922 45 Bair Street LEONGATHA

LI N ST EW IN G

Andrew Newton 0402 940 320

40

ACR

ES

OPEN SATURDAY MARCH 7 , 11am - 11.30am

ES

25 MARY ROGERS CRESCENT, LEONGATHA

6 MANNA COURT, KOONWARRA

7595 BASS HWY, LEONGATHA SOUTH

• Perfectly positioned 3 bedroom home • Stunning fully fenced inground swimming pool • Next to McIndoe Park, close to schools.

• Exceptional 4 bdrm home in stunning setting • Caesarstone benchtops, butler’s pantry • 2 outdoor entertaining areas, shed, landscaped gardens

• 40 acre farmlet with well maintained 4 bedroom home • Open bay garages and sheds, workshop, stockyards • Situated between Inverloch & Leongatha

$335,000

$699,000

$675,000

8 LOUISE SIMON COURT, LEONGATHA • • • •

3 Bedroom + Study & 2 separate living areas Recently renovated kitchen & bathrooms Low maintenance inground swimming pool, 1.3 acres Double garage, 15m x 9m shed (+ high clearance carport)

TERMS - 10% DEPOSIT BALANCE - 60/90 DAYS

LI N ST EW IN G

ACR

LI N ST EW IN G

1.3

LI N ST EW IN G

LI N ST EW IN G

ON SITE - Saturday, March 21 - 12noon

33 PARR STREET, LEONGATHA

74 TURNER STREET, LEONGATHA

UNIT 5, 7-9 ALLISON STREET, LEONGATHA

• Fully renovated 3 bedroom home • New R/C air con, north facing sunroom • Move straight in and enjoy!

• Quality built 3 bedroom home • Master bedroom with ensuite and BIR • Double garage, private outdoor entertaining

• Great investment opportunity • Brand new 2 bedroom unit in ideal location • Currently leased at $265 per week

$239,000

$345,000

$285,000

PAGE 24 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

STAR Real

ADVERTISING FEATURE

Peace and tranquillity on 2.5 acres

HALLSTON

V

ERY private, this country lifestyle property is pleasantly set on 2.5 acres of beautifully manicured gardens, featuring established trees and a huge orchard containing more than 75 various fruit trees.

2500 Grand Ridge Road Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800

This well maintained modern family home offers stunning rural views that can be enjoyed through the bay window of the dining/family/kitchen area, with walk in pantry, dishwasher and electric cooking.

Take in the magnificent landscapes while you enjoy a nice glass of wine from the large undercover outside entertaining deck.

There is a good sized second living area featuring a tasteful gas log fire.

The main bedroom has a walk in robe and ensuite, with built in robes in the remaining two bedrooms.

Other features include reverse cycle unit, ducted vacuum, double garage with direct access, solar hot water, vegetable garden, huge chook pen, plentiful water supplied from 3 x 45,000 litre tanks and a handy 9mx6m lock up shed with power.

Centrally located between Leongatha and Mirboo North this peaceful property is well priced and won’t disappoint.

$450,000

3

2

2

STAR RealEstate www.thestar.com.au Real Estate Sales Joy Morgan e: joy@thestar.com.au For more information on Advertising in The Star phone Joy on 5662 2294

landmarkharcourts.com.au NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

D

SOL NERRENA, 179 ACRES ON TWO TITLES ? ? ?

Undulating country, divided into 5 main paddocks, central laneway.

Paddocks renovated in the last 15 years with excellent fencing Heavy duty stockyards and 60x30x17 hay shed.

Contact Agent for more details NEW LISTING

LEONGATHA, INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ? ? ?

3 Bedroom hardiblank home with open plan living 721 m2 block only minutes walk to town and medical centre Single garage with workshop and garden shed

$210,000

MEENIYAN, 3062 M ² BLOCK ? ? ?

Comfortable 3 bdrm BV home in a gorgeous private setting Open plan living, views of garden, solid wood heater & RC/AC Short stroll to the shops, sporting facilities, school & Rail Trail

$349,000

Must see to Appreciate!

MIRBOO NORTH, BUILD THE DREAM - ACRE PLUS ? ? ?

Choice block, slightly elevated with protective shelter belt North-easterly aspect located in prestigious Ridgeway Park Estate Within walking distance of schools and shops.

$179,000

Hilltop Luxury MOUNT ECCLES, 38 ACRES ? ? ?

4 bdrm, 2 bthrm, 2 living residence with views Gardens, shedding, stockyards & loading race 2 bay fully lockable shed, power- 3 bay machinery shed

$795,000

MEENIYAN, RARE ROMANTIC ? ? ?

3011m2 block. superb garden, raised vegetable beds, fruit trees 3 bdrms plus study, huge family dining room Deep skirting boards, decorative cornices & ceiling roses

$470,000

GLENYS FOSTER BARRY REDMOND MEG EDWARDS SARAH PRICE RACHEAL GUYMER 47 BAIR ST, LEONGATHA 0477 622 298 0477 622 292 0429 841 555 0439 885 078 0407 155 546 OFFICE 5662 2292

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 25

STAR Real

ADVERTISING FEATURE

A secluded, energy efficient lifestyle E

An extra large main bedroom features plenty of storage, walk in robe and ensuite with double shower/double shower head.

A solid fuel heater, practical easy care flooring throughout, solar hot water, verandas on two sides of the home and leafy covered outdoor living area are just some of the wonderful extras on offer.

Soils on this gentle lay of land are rich and fertile. Several stands of magnificent Southern Blue Gums remain, while plantings of more than 1000 native trees and shrubs are well established.

Paddocks are clean, with some of the land recently used for intensive vegetable growing.

An extensive orchard features multiple varieties of many kinds of fruit

NJOY a healthy lifestyle on a special 16½ acres in the most private of settings.

Take in the panoramic rural views from this energy efficient home designed to keep warm in winter and cool in summer. Enjoy a property setup to aid self sufficiency.

The central spacious open plan living room in this very comfortable home features full length double glazed windows which draw in the superb views.

Specially handcrafted timber has been used for some cornice work and door surrounds, giving an appealing rustic feel.

The family bathroom in one wing, (including corner spa) is central to two of the bedrooms.

trees.

Berries, nuts and plenty of vegie beds too aid self sufficiency.

There is plenty of tank water for the homestead, while two small dams supply the farmlet.

Extensive shedding includes workshop, storage and sorting shed, plus tractor shed.

Words cannot fully capture the essence and visual appeal of this property. It is simply one out of the box.

Potential uses include cropping, horses, cattle grazing or viticulture to name a few.

Ideally positioned between Korumburra and Leongatha, simply move in and enjoy the lifestyle, the privacy, the appealing low maintenance home plus a steady flow of produce.

KORUMBURRA 8750 South Gippsland Highway Insight Real Estate Leongatha 5662 2220

$620,000

3

2

Michael Hanily 0417 311 756

Jason Harris 0417 640 079

Mike West 0409 583 692

Brent Harriage 0417 681 307

Leongatha

Leongatha

Leongatha

Mirboo North

Fantastic February Sales Due to an outstanding February we urgently need listings, call today...

CORNER POCKET- LOCATION LOCATION • • •

Popular location on a corner block close to schools Renovated home with upstairs retreat with great views Excellent entertaining area with fully landscaped backyard

8 Brumley Street, Leongatha $389,000 Sole Agent

4

2

1

GREAT POSITION ON CORNER BLOCK • • •

2 Living areas with covered outdoor entertaining area Modern B/V home on 891ms corner block Side yard access with room for a large caravan or boat

5 Carr Avenue, Leongatha $425,000 Sole Agent

4

2

2

OFI: SAT, March 7, 12.00 – 12.30pm SECLUDED HIDEAWAY • • •

This magnificent hideaway is one of a kind Quality brick veneer home with huge living area's 20m indoor lap pool and an abundance of shedding

205 Harveys Road, Leongatha $590,000

3

2

GREAT INVESTMENT OR FIRST HOME

10 Valleyview Crescent, Leongatha - SOLD 445 Leongatha Nth Rd, Leongatha Nth - SOLD Lot 8a Tilly Crt, Leongatha - SOLD 11 Jeffrey St, Leongatha - SOLD 36 Arylie Park, Korumburra - SOLD 24 Allison St, Leongatha - SOLD Lot 1/21 Tarwin Rdg, Leongatha - SOLD 610 Mardan-Dumbalk Rd, Mardan - SOLD 9 Allen St, Mirboo Nth - SOLD 23 Ogilvy St, Leongatha - U/C 15 Ogilvy St, Leongatha - U/C 33 Worthy St, Leongatha - U/C 8 Watt St, Leongatha - U/C Lot 2/21 Tarwin Rdg, Leongatha - U/C 7a+7b Ridgway, Mirboo Nth - U/C

2

5662 5800 15 Bair Street, Leongatha

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au

? ? ?

Neat 3 bed home on decent size block Semi open plan living area & gas heating Single car garage &car carport. Currently rented at $200pw

12 Bawden Street, Leongatha $165,000 Sole Agent

3

1

2

LARGE PRODUCTIVE DAIRY FARM • 415 acres, 3 titles, central lane.

• Modern 41 S/O herringbone with feed system, auto cup remover, auto drafting and id system.

• 40meg dam, 5 bdrm BV home, ample shedding,

1000 Falls Road, Fish Creek 5 $6,500 per acre S/A

2

2

WHY RENT? • • •

Well maintained 3 bdrm home in affordable price range Updated kitchen & bthrm, new floor coverings New natural gas heater, carport, lge shed/dble garage

12 Peterson St, Korumburra $180,000 Sole Agent

96 Ridgway, Mirboo North

3

1

3

5668 1300

PAGE 26 - “THE STAR�, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

STAR Real

ADVERTISING FEATURE

INVERLOCH 15 Murrays Road Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922

$695,000

3

2

2

Inverloch hideaway on 2.8 acres L

OCATED only 1.5 kilometres from the very popular seaside resort of Inverloch, this meticulously maintained three bedroom brick veneer home sits amongst 2.8 acres.

From the minute you enter through the front door, you know this has been a home well loved.

Three bedrooms with built in robes, sunroom/ office, lounge with new reverse cycle, wood heater, timber kitchen with breakfast bar, walk-in pantry, electric cooking, wall oven and griller, large bathroom with corner spa bath and warm painted feature walls throughout the home.

A sealed driveway leads up to the house, then winds around to access the sheds which include a workshop,

implement shed, separate caravan storage area (with power connected), garden shed, wood shed, and a cubby house.

If you prefer a garden, there is a manageable sized vegetable garden, fruit trees and a pathway meandering through a nature walk.

This is a very well kept home and surrounds in a private location, which upon inspection, you will be impressed.

Jilliby - 310 acres J

ILLIBY offers an outstanding opportunity to secure a unique property in the Walkerville district.

The property offers 310 acres, of which approximately 60 per cent is native coastal vegetation.

The 20 year old archi-

tecturally designed home was built by a quality local builder, and is positioned at the end of a quiet country road in a location carefully chosen by the current owners to maximise the stunning rural views. Boasting three spacious bedrooms, the master has an ensuite, walk in robe and French

doors, which open onto a small private deck.

The other two bedrooms share a central bathroom with bath and separate toilet. Both also have built in robes. Designed for open living the lounge, kitchen and dining is all in one with cedar louvered sliding doors, which cleverly open-

FOR SALE COASTAL LIFESTYLE PROPERTY ALE5200031

836 Lees Road, Venus Bay

WALKERVILLE 120 T Boags Road Elders Real Estate Leongatha SOLE AGENT Zel Svenson 0438 636 290

$1.2 million

3

This block of land is approximately 4.05 ha in size and is positioned within the coastal park area of the 3rd estate of Venus Bay. Currently the site is used for camping, and has access to coastal reserve inlet beach for fishing or swimming.

Vehicle access is via a gate to the coastal park, and the property is one of only 4 properties within this park. Call today for more information.

ALE5200034

Venus Bay Office

133 Jupiter Boulevard

$229,000 5663 7111

2

3

ing to encapsulate the huge rural view.

The other side of the lounge opens out to a sheltered deck which would be fantastic for summer barbecues and entertaining.

The kitchen is equipped with electric oven and cook top, dishwasher, large walk in pantry and wine cellar featuring temperature control.

The generous laundry offers a third toilet.

Heated and cooled by four reverse cycle split systems, with the addition of a cosy wood fire the home has a double carport adjoining the home. In addition a lock up garage/workshop is close by.

The grazing land is divided into three main paddocks, currently carrying around 40 cows and calves year round. Each paddock is watered by both dams and troughs, supplied by the creek (flows year round) that boundaries one side of the property.

There is a large machinery shed, and art studio with connected water (no power).

The property is located a short 10 minute drive to popular Walkerville beach, 15 minutes to Tarwin Lower/Venus Bay and under two and a half hours drive to Melbourne CBD. This property is well worth an inspection for those looking for both a lifestyle and farming retreat.

Please note, all farm equipment, machinery, and household furniture are included in purchase price.

For more information contact sole agents Elders Leongatha, Zel Svenson on 0438 636 290.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 27

STAR Real

ADVERTISING FEATURE

A peaceful and tranquil setting N

ESTLED in a park like setting amongst an array of bird life is this comfortable three bedroom brick veneer home.

There are plenty of features, both inside and out, making this is a must see home.

With its northerly aspect, the home offers open plan living, with a front verandah, a master bedroom with built in robes and ensuite. Situated on 3062 m ² level block , this is sound solid buying.

Off the kitchen is a meal and lounge room heated by a solid wood heater, and reverse cycle air conditioner

makes it cosy any time of the year.

The two other bedrooms are located at the southern end of the home with the main bathroom and separate toilet.

Outside the carport and single garage offer access into the house along the verandah.

The park like garden is a very private with a mixture of beautiful established English trees, fruit trees galore and a fabulous vegetable garden.

The property is located just a short stroll from the local shops, sporting facilities, school, and the Great Southern Rail Trail.

It is one and a half hours from Melbourne and 30 minutes from the fabulous beaches of Waratah Bay and Venus Bay. Become a part of this wonderful community of Meeniyan, which is known as the turning point to Wilsons Promontory.

eldersre.com.au FAMILY HOME CLOSE TO SCHOOLS

LEONGATHA

• Neat home close to shops, schools, parks • 3 bedrooms & study or 4th bedroom • Spacious lounge, reverse cycle & wood heater • Good size backyard, paved outdoor area

Price Reduced: $259,000

Web ID: 4565100

A FAMILY HOME WITH THE LOT

LEONGATHA

• Top location close to main street • 4BRs, master with WIR & ensuite • Modern kitchen, 2 large living areas • Huge undercover deck, outdoor dining • 18mx 8m shed with fully appointed office • Carport at front, rear lane access to shed

MEENIYAN 67 McKitterick Street

Price: $419,000

EXCEPTIONAL RURAL LIFESTYLE BLOCK

• Many home sites, current planning permit • Power at the boundary • Rural views, peace and privacy

$349,000 1

2

INVERLOCH

• Magnificent 8 acres

Landmark Harcourts Leongatha 5662 2292

3

Web ID: 7593649

• Dam and two treed areas

Price: $330,000

Web ID: 7321802

GETAWAY AT 'BENAWAY'

BENA • 3 dwellings on 3.2 acres • Enjoy the privacy, serenity & country lifestyle • Delightful cottage style garden, dam, fruit trees • Great for dependent or extended families

Price: $760,000 Elders KORUMBURRA - 5658 1894 11 Commercial St

Don Olden - 0417 805 312

Web ID: 7631797 Elders LEONGATHA, 16 McCartin St - 5662 3523

Jean O’Loughlin - 0428 571 083 Zel Svenson 0438 636 290 NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

HALLSTON PRIME LIFESTYLE PARCEL WITH PERMIT

• Approx. 1.4 acres & another acre (approx.) of old government road • Current building permit, well sheltered, power handy, views • New driveway/entrance, superb building site. Sealed road frontage $145,000

ELD9240511

• Or B&B opportunity, it's all up to you!

LEONGATHA UPDATED UNIT RIGHT IN THE HEART OF TOWN

LEONGATHA UPDATED 3 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME

LEONGATHA PRIME POSITION, POTENTIAL PLUS

$255,000

$260,000neg. Sole agent

$280,000 Sole agent

• Price heavily reduced, prime position & close to shops, • Renovated kitchen & bathroom, 2 BRs, Nth facing living room • Secure carport & courtyard, garden shed, sensor security lighting

• Superb position, ideal starter, lge. workshop • Large open family room, r/C air-con, gas log fire • Solar power, renovated kitchen, bathroom & br's

• 3 BRs & study, lge. country kitchen/meals, sep. lounge • Dble garage & dble carport. Easy flat walk to shops & schools ·• Renovate or purchase for future investment- unit site(STCA)

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

SOLD LEONGATHA HIDDEN JEWEL IN PRIZED LOCATION

• Superb stand-alone town-house, close to rec. facilities & shops • 2 BRs, 2 bathrooms. Lge. open living. Quality kitchen appliances • Gas ducted htg. RC/AC. Auto garage with separate storage/workshop

$349,000

Insight

LEONGATHA - 2 BLAIR CRESCENT LARGE FAMILY HOME IN A PERFECT LOCATION

• Fabulous 4 BR family home, 2 living zones. Dble block, huge back yard • Lovingly renovated. Gas ducted heating, solar hot water. Close to schools • Drive through garage, stunning gardens. Inspect to be impressed

MOUNT ECCLES MAJESTIC 6 ACRE LIFESTYLE PROPERTY

NERRENA COUNTRY LIVING -13 ACRES

$530,000

$555,000 Sole agent

• Contemporary quality home & improvements. 3 BRs, 2 living rooms • Machinery shed, stables, good fences &stockyards. Well watered • Spectacular views. Landscaped botanical setting. Not far out of town

Lindsay Powney 0428 515 103

Robyn Powney 0488 454 547

• Modern 3 BR & study brick home. Spacious open plan living • Superb setting, well fenced, dam, small machinery shed • Seasonal creek in treed gully, beautiful countryside views

insightrealestate.com.au

5 McCartin Street LEONGATHA

5662 2220

PAGE 28 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Students become leaders WONTHAGGI North Primary School has announced its school leaders for 2015.

Representing the school as school captains are Fraser West and Rufaro Karema, who will be supported by vice captains Joel Kershaw and Georgia Wintle.

House captains are: Baxter Seals: captains Seth Williamson and Nicole Slade, and vice captains

Henry Bird and Jessica Geyer; Powlett Penguins: captains Fletcher Dunn and Nusayba Mohamed, and vice captains Coby Chandler and Ruby Satchell; Harmer’s Sea Eagles: captains Campbell Ion and Bryony Grieve, and vice captains Ravi Sellens and Ava Satchell; and Williamson’s Stingrays: captains Evan Olden and Tequila Byrnes-Davies, and vice captain Ethan Williamson.

School captains: from left, leading Wonthaggi North Primary School in 2015 will be vice captain Joel Kershaw, captain Fraser West, captain Rufaro Karema and vice captain Georgia Wintle.

Broadbent calls for budget support MCMILLAN MP Russell Broadbent has made an impassioned speech to Parliament calling on economic change for the sake of the next generation.

“The other day a friend said to me, ‘Do you realise, the way we are going, our children and their children are not going to enjoy the living standards we have all enjoyed?” he said.

“Yet there are politicians in this place who are prepared to trash the Australian economy; they are prepared to trash anything the government tries to do to repair our economy for the long term.”

Mr Broadbent is calling on those politicians blocking the budget to rethink their position and help the Coalition address the economy’s “structural problems”.

“Every month, every year, that we put off changing what we are doing as a nation we are putting it on the next generation and the next generation of politicians to address the issues facing this nation,” he said.

“The Labor Party can trash everything the government has tried to do—it is its right to oppose—but it is even trashing those cuts and policies it had in place which were beginning to reduce the deficit.

“Why is it that in this day and age, at this time, we are going to have this parliament put off the decisions that need to be made on behalf of this country for pure, base politics and for no other reason?”

Mr Broadbent said it was the children who - “and their children” - would carry the greatest burden from inaction.

“It is inconceivable that for pure political reasons we are prepared to put off the inevitable. The day will come when the crisis is of such magnitude that the jolt will be far greater than it would be if we began to work together today,” he said.

“My disappointment is that the politicians of this nation are letting our people down. We are letting our children down and we will be letting their children down as well.”

Back budget: McMillan MP Russell Broadbent has called on the Australian Parliament to approve the Federal Government’s budget measures he said would benefit future generations.

WorkSafe on the way BASS Coast businesses can expect a knock at the door later next month when teams of WorkSafe inspectors head to the region for a week to educate and encourage compliance with health and safety laws.

The visit, which forms part of WorkSafe’s ongoing Safe Towns campaign, will take place from March 16-20.

While the number of workplace injuries has declined in the past three years, some 130 injuries from the region were reported to WorkSafe during 2013-14, at a cost of almost $8.9 million.

Almost 37 per cent of reported injuries came from the manufacturing and health care sectors. Musculoskeletal related injuries such as sprains and strains were the most common injuries.

They accounted for around 41 per cent of all reported injuries in 2013-14.

WorkSafe Victoria’s regional operations manager Phil Grimson said despite increasing their education activities in the region, inspectors

continued to see basic safety issues including poor housekeeping, uncontrolled plant and equipment and chemicals stored inappropriately.

“Employers can manage the risk of musculoskeletal related injuries by reviewing manual handling tasks and where possible, re-designing the work or implementing mechanical aids,” he said.

“Employers should also ensure workshops, offices and worksites are kept neat and tidy. This will reduce the risk of avoidable slips, trips and falls and unnecessary body stressing.”

Mr Grimson said inspectors will visit businesses in a wide range of industries, from agriculture to warehousing, as well as smaller employers such as health care centres, farms and retail outlets.

“The lead up to Easter will bring with it an influx of visitors to the region, which means businesses such as hotels, motels and caravan parks are expecting a very busy period,” he said.

“Employers need to ensure safety is maintained during this period, and workers are appropriately trained and equipped to carry out their work safely.”

WorkSafe is inviting business

owners to attend a free luncheon in Wonthaggi on March 4 to learn more about the visits and what inspectors are looking for. The luncheon will take place at noon at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club.

Mr Grimson said attending the luncheon was a great way to speak with inspectors and ask questions about how to manage any risks or issues identified.

“It’s also an opportunity to pick up guidance material to prepare for a workplace inspection,” he said.

To register your place at the information luncheon, please RSVP to dandenong_admin@worksafe. vic.gov.au or by phone on 8792 9000.

For more information about the Safe Towns campaign or download an inspection checklist, go to worksafe.vic.gov.au.

Joint effort: from left, West Gippsland Catchment Authority’s Kathleen Bartlett, Yarram Yarram Landcare Network project officer Samantha Monks, South Gippsland Landcare Network’s Kate Williams and Yarram Yarram Networks coordinator Sally-Anne Henderson set up for the Corner Inlet Connection seminar.

Inlet insight CORNER Inlet is arguably the most important spot for shorebirds in Victoria.

It provides habitat for approximately 30,000 shorebirds. That’s enough birds to fill 30 per cent of the MCG. This startling information and much more was delivered by renowned expert Dan Weller, Birdlife Australia Shorebird 2020 project manager at Port Welshpool recently.

Representatives from Yarram Yarram Landcare Network and South Gippsland Landcare network joined representatives from Green Australia and Friends of Gippsland at the information and field walk.

John Ford, marine research fellow at Melbourne University, spoke about the seagrass that provides habitat for fish.

Paul Boon, wetland ecologist, talked

about the economic and environmental benefits of coastal saltmarsh and mangroves within the inlet catchment.

Corner Inlet Connection Program has been running for 10 years, through the Landcare network and is an international recognised program.

Sam Monks, project officer with Yarram Yarram Landcare, told of her excitement at being involved with the program.

“Yarram Landcare Network has worked closely with landowners to protect and enhance high priority areas of coastal vegetation adjoining the Ramsar listed wetlands of Corner Inlet and Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park,” she said.

This project took out the natural environment award for the Coastal Saltmarsh Protection Project at the prestigious Coast Care awards in September 2014.

Meeniyan looks ahead

By Laura Gibb

MEENIYAN Tourism and Traders’ Association had a successful meeting recently to start creating its five year strategic plan.

Association president Kellie Thomas was said a large group attended with positive ideas for the area.

“We had more than 20 people at the meeting that were stakeholders, who either had businesses or were investors,” she said.

“Overall there were lots of positive thoughts and contributions.”

Ms Thomas said the purpose of the meeting was to brainstorm ideas for a five year strategic plan.

“We had things on the agenda like tapping into the rail trail, making people more aware of Meeniyan and where it is and lifting its presence,” Ms Thomas said.

“We’re hoping to get our men’s shed involved in some of our projects as well.”

She said a further sub-meeting occurred to take the group a step further towards acting on its ideas.

Attendees at the meeting felt positive changes were already occurring in Meeniyan.

“We were very pleased with our wifi and its usage,” Ms Thomas said.

“It’s obviously paying huge dividends for the town.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 29

Party on at the pear orchard THE Toora and Heritage Pear Orchard will be holding its annual Pear/pair Party on Sunday, March 15 at the orchard on Mill Street in Toora.

This year, as well as being run in conjunction with an exhibition at the Toora Village Studio Gallery, it is also helping to celebrate the Toora Post Office centenary.

The theme for the art exhibition at the gallery is ‘Gone Pear Shaped’ and will feature artwork and sculpture representing the theme.

Friends of the Heritage Pear Orchard member Meryl Agars said this is the fourth year of the Pear/pair Party and it is shaping up to be a

good one.

“Our stalls this year include homemade ice-cream, face painting, food stalls, local history and many more,” she said.

“There will be plenty of games for the kids to play and plenty of live music to be heard on the day.”

Visitors to the pear orchard can taste and buy pears by the bag full straight out of the orchard.

For the Toora Post Office centenary celebrations, there will be the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band, historic display, a jumping castle and Australia’s Biggest Barbecue by the Toora Lions Club.

Back at the orchard, the Pear/pair Party will also feature several guest

speakers who will talk on a variety of subjects relating to growing and eating pears.

The students of Toora Primary School will design a pear/pair stamp for the event, which the orchard committee hopes could be made into actual stamps by Australia Post.

Food and refreshments will be readily available on the day and the pear cider stall will be back again for another year.

“We will have quite a few pear products for sale on the day, as well as tastings and sales out of the orchard,” Ms Agars said.

“There will be lots of little things for people to see, do and eat on the day.”

Fun times: from left, Ben, Chris, Jackson, Izaak and Thomas celebrate the start of 2015 at Korumburra Primary School.

School begins with bush bash Getting ready: Friends of the Heritage Pear Orchard members, from left, Meryl Agars, Daniel Encel, Leigh Podporin (front) with Boonie, Katherine Williams and Mary Biemans are looking forward to celebrating a bumper crop at this year’s Pear/pair Party.

KORUMBURRA Primary School took a novel approach to meet the teacher functions.

The twelfth in a series of columns marking 50 years of Leongatha Lyric Theatre in 2015

Bush dancing: from left, Rory, Emily, Mackenzie and Charlotte were dressed for the part with Begs to Differ about to take to the stage at Korumburra Primary School.

A gardener’s great day out THE approaching long weekend gives garden lovers the chance to visit the Welshpool Autumn Flower Show and huge plant sale at the Welshpool Hall on Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7.

Dahlias are the specialty at this show and exhibitors will come from all over Gippsland, vying for the Victorian 2015 Rural Championship with its award medal and fine purse.

As usual there will be keen competition for the Gladys John’s Memorial Championship too.

One wonders how such magnificent flowers can grow in the wind, heat and rain.

The hall will be filled with cut flowers, shrubs, vegies and fruit and of course the spectacular floral arrangements.

Black Magic is the theme of this year as the show is sandwiched between two Friday the thirteenths.

Visitors can purchase from a huge range of plants at the large plant sale at the rear of the hall. Most plants are not the ones you find in the chain stores, but those club members have grown, some indoor, but most outdoor, everything from ground covers, perennials to shrubs and trees.

Beautiful begonias will be avail-

able this time.

For a great day out, visit the flower show on Friday afternoon from 1pm to 5pm and Saturday from

10am to 4.30pm.

Whilst there, vote for your favourite decorated broomstick. Funds raised will go to hall improvements.

Smart arrangement: Leongatha Horticultural Society member Josie Rutherford, prepares flowers for the exhibition at Welshpool.

1978: My Fair Lady, Boggs on Parade and Who Stole the Magic?

MY Fair Lady set the standard for future Lyric performances.

Lyric Theatre had produced many big musical productions such as Fiddler on the Roof, Carousel, Oliver and The Music Man, but nothing on the scale of My Fair Lady in terms of complexity, difficulty and audience reaction.

During rehearsals for My Fair Lady, the group performed a returned season of Old Time Music Hall – which was the final show in 1977.

Old Time Music Hall was performed at the Austral Hotel in Korumburra, the Dumbalk Hall and the Leongatha Football Clubrooms, making a profit of $4165.

In May, Lyric Theatre was saddened by the death of life member and generous sponsor Bill Gleeson.

Mr Gleeson was valued by the group and had been a kind supporter since its foundation.

His funeral was the biggest Leongatha had ever seen and the only one in living memory where shops in two main streets closed their doors to allow business people and shoppers to line the footpaths as the funeral cortege passed through the town.

My Fair Lady hit the stage in July with Julie Baber starring as

LYR3310172

Parents visited their child’s classroom to meet the teacher and were after treated to a barbecue staffed by the school’s councillors.

To top off the show and make it a highly successful night, there was a bush dance featuring the local band Begs to Differ.

About 200 students, parents, grandparents and staff attended. There were so many people that all food and drink was consumed.

1978: the set of My Fair Lady.

Eliza alongside Ron Eagger as Higgins.

“The group had wanted to do My Fair Lady for two years, but we kept holding back because we didn't have the resources,” director the late Mary Eagger had said.

“The main problem was casting. I knew that getting the 'right' cast for this show was absolutely vital. We gave Julie Baber and my husband Ron Eagger a thorough run through and knew we had a very good Eliza and Higgins on our hands.”

Audience numbers over the whole season of My Fair Lady were far in advance of what the group had experienced before. Despite this, a few group members were worried about the enormity of the show.

Lyric's rendition turned out to be a huge success.

Boggs on Parade was

performed in October as a touring variety show.

Retired professional entertainer Frank Rich was part of the cast.

The group performed in Korumburra for three nights, Leongatha Golf Club for one night and Dumbalk for one night.

During the same month, Lyric Theatre Group purchased a block of land in Leongatha's industrial estate. The workshop at 8 Watson Road is still Lyric's studio today.

Who Stole the Magic? was performed in December in conjunction withYoung Lyric.

The pantomime was written

by Averill Holderhead. The storyline combined several elements of 1978 popular culture.

The highlight of the year was undoubtedly My Fair Lady, which attracted an audience of over 4000 people.

PAGE 30 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

New faces: from left, doctors John Bell and Veronica Foote have joined the great team of professionals at Leongatha Healthcare.

Doctors dedicated to community

By Stuart Biggins THE two new doctors who have taken up residence at Leongatha Healthcare are born and bred locals committed to country living.

Both are third year doctors and have families but even then, there are as many differences as there are similarities.

Doctor John Bell and his wife live on a dairy farm at Kongwak.

His oldest child Serena, 36, is a lawyer. Sophie, 31, is a Korumburra vet. Twenty seven year old Sam is a doctor in obstetrics at the Geelong Hospital and Tom, 24, is interested in arboriculture.

For most of his professional life, like his wife Sue Armstrong, Dr Bell was a social worker. At the age of 54 he began training as a doctor.

“I have always been interested in primary health care,” he said, “and general practice seemed the logical next step.”

Dr Bell’s areas of special interest are mental health and paediatrics.

He is currently studying for a Graduate Certificate in Rural and Agricultural Health to extend his knowledge of an area where he says there is a wide range of occupational health issues, such as workplace injuries, exposure to chemicals, diseases and the array of social and physical factors that can weigh on a farmer.

“There are financial pressures, the responsibility carried for a huge number of things, including family welfare and adapting to the changing circumstances brought about by the climate changing. Depression is an issue,” he said.

Dr Bell speaks with the knowledge of someone who knows the lay

Mayor’s message Cr Kimberley Brown

Read all about it IF you’re after all the latest news from council, make sure to visit council’s website and Twitter page.

We had live tweets and media releases posted to our website during our February council meeting, so if you’re after decisions as they happen, make sure to keep an eye on www.basscoast.vic.gov.au.

You can also find out what’s happening at council by liking my page, ‘Cr Kimberley Brown – Bass Coast Shire Council’ on Facebook, or by following @CouncillorBrown and @BassCoast on Twitter.

Around Bass Coast It’s not everyday you take part in a world record attempt, and I am very excited to don my finest penguin costume and take part in the world’s biggest congregation of people dressed as penguins on Saturday, March 7.

The record attempt will also help the Phillip Island Lions Club raise money for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal, so not only is it going to be a lot of fun, but all for an important cause! You can find out more information under council’s calendar of events on our website.

Mayor’s diary My diary has been filled with leaders of all ages lately! I attended the Gippsland Community Leadership Program Launch, welcoming all the new participants from across Gippsland for the 2015 program.

I also had the honour of presenting our 2015 Bass Coast Young Leaders with their awards at a special presentation evening recently.

Councillors recently took part in community engagement briefings, where we were able to meet with community groups, listen to any issues they currently have, discuss how council can support them and hear general updates on how these groups are going.

As part of the Bass Coast Grant Makers Group, we recently hosted the very successful Get That Grant forum. Attendees, who were mainly community group representatives, had the chance to network and receive advice on effectively applying for grants from a wide range of organisations.

The Rural Engagement Group also met on Friday, giving me the opportunity to speak with and hear from local farmers.

While my diary certainly is full, I’ve enjoyed meeting with so many of you over the last week.

of the land.

“I love living in South Gippsland,” he said, “and Leongatha is one of the best serviced towns in rural Victoria.

“I think it is widely appreciated Leongatha is lucky, and has a wide range of very experienced and dedicated health professionals.

“I am exceptionally pleased to be here.”

Veronica Foote grew up in Inverloch.

She and her husband, who works for Elders, have a farm at Poowong and their three young children (Matthew, 11, Caitlyn, 9, and Jordan, 7) attend Poowong Consolidated School.

Dr Foote is attracted to rural general practice and has a deep sense of community.

She had her three children at the former Leongatha hospital.

“It was nothing like it is now. The new hospital is amazing,” she said.

Jazzy trio: Inverloch Rotarian Isabella McLean will join in the fun with vintage car owner Frank Bain and jazz musician Neville Drummond at the Inverloch Jazz Festival street parade this Saturday.

Jazz on parade PREPARATIONS are well in hand for Saturday’s 22nd Inverloch Jazz Festival street parade.

Rotarian Isabella McLean will join in the fun with vintage car owner Frank Bain and jazz musician Neville Drummond.

John Peterson, Rotary Club of Inverloch event coordinator, said, “Our aim is to give the Jazz Festival weekend a great start with the community street parade on Saturday, March 7. “There will be 19 community organisations and at least six vintage vehicles taking part in the parade.

“All emergency services are involved, with police, CFA and SES together with the life saving club taking part. Staff, parents and students from Inverloch’s pre-school, primary school and the play group are walking in the parade.”

The Wonthaggi Citizens Band will lead the parade, which includes new entrants the Inverloch RSL, Inverloch Probus and the Karen Community of Wonthaggi.

In addition, the Inverloch Jazz Band will be playing before and after the parade from a stage near the east end of A’Beckett Street.

The street parade starts at 10am in The Glade, goes along the Esplanade, up A’Beckett Street, right into Reilly Street and ends at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve.

Bass Coast Shire Council staff will conduct marshalling and planning for community safety.

In addition, Rotary Club of Inverloch is organising a market on A’Beckett Street in front of the community hub also on the Saturday. The market begins at 8am.

Milpara Community House news THERE is nothing more rewarding than creating a wonderful decorated cake for a special person.

We’re running a class to help fulfil that dream. It’s easier than you may expect. Join us on Tuesday, March 10 for cake decorating.

It’s all about health and safety next weekend. Administration of Adrenaline for Anaphylaxis and CPR are on Saturday, March 14. We also have Apply First Aid (Level 2 workplace). It’s running over two days: March, Saturday 14 and Sunday 15.

Confused by Microsoft Windows 8 OS? Our evening workshop will guide you through the changes on Tuesday, March 17.

It goes without saying Candy Crush and Pictures to Words are valid uses of an iPad. But we can help you get even more out of your device. Come along to iPad Basics, Wednesday, March 18. We are also offering iPad Beyond Basics on Wednesday, March 25.

We are getting quite tech savvy ourselves. Why not pop over and visit our website www.milparacommunityhouse. org.au. We do online bookings too. We also have a Facebook page so drop by and like our page.

What is missing? What would you like to see on next terms program? Do you have a skill you’d like to share?

Your opinion counts and we’d love to hear from you. Don’t be shy; we’re all very friendly at Milpara. So give us a call or even drop in and visit us.

For further information or bookings please call Jenni, Leisa or Belinda on 5655 2524.

Art, craft to star THE Tarwin Lower Community Health Centre will host an art and craft show on Saturday and Sunday, March 7 and 8, this Labour Day long weekend.

The show will open 10am to 4pm both days.

Local artists will exhibit their work, including paintings, sculpture, hand crafts and woodwork.

President of the Tarwin Lower Health Centre Com-

mittee, Don Kennedy, said the committee was pleased to provide this opportunity for local talent to be exhibited at the health centre.

He said there are many talented and creative people in the community.

For keen art enthusiasts and collectors, there will be an opportunity to purchase exhibits on display.

Entry to the show will be by gold coin donation. A percentage of sales will go to fundraising for projects for the Tarwin Lower Community Health Centre.

Iconic car: Alan Moffat’s famous Coca Cola Mustang Trans Am will be at the Phillip Island Classic this week.

Classic cars return to Island PHILLIP Island has long been the motorsport capital of Victoria.

This week, the Island will host the fastest vehicles from days gone by when the Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport is held from March 5-8.

The festival will include the milestone 50th anniversary of the Ford Mustang, with a huge turnout of America’s most celebrated muscle car and celebrity drivers.

Taking pride of place on the three day, 49-race program will be Alan Moffat’s famous Coca Cola Mustang Trans Am – the game changing vehicle of Australian touring car racing when it first raced here in 1969.

Moffat won an incredible 101 of the 151 races he contested from 1969 and 1974 in the Mustang. Australian enthusiasts had never seen anything like it when it erupted onto the local scene in 1969, instantly making obsolete the earlier model notchback Mustangs.

Ironically, Moffat never won the Australian Touring Car Championship with the Mustang, despite four hard years of trying, however the car’s extraordinary success rate and countless unforgettable performances earned it a special place in Australian racing history that will be reprised at this year’s Phillip Island Classic.

Also supporting the Mustang theme at this year’s classic is the appointment of former top Victorian touring car and

sports sedan driver Bryan Thomson as patron of the meeting.

The event is organised by the Victorian Historic Racing Register.

Four times Australian champion and dual Touring Car Masters winner John Bowe will have his current 1969 model Mustang Fastback ‘Sally’ at the meeting for display and demonstration laps.

Bowe will also be racing his rapid 1974 March 741 Formula One open wheeler at the meeting – one of an expected 12 ex-F1, Indy and Formula 5000 cars competing.

Finally German historic racer Rhea Sauter will be bringing her ‘Shelby’ Mustang tribute car to this year’s Classic to support the Mustang theme – one of an expected 15 overseas drivers from the US, the UK, Europe and New Zealand taking part.

While entries remain open for this year’s classic, more than 500 historic open wheeler, sports and touring cars spanning eight decades are expected to take part in the three day meeting from March 5-8, which will deliver a record amount of track time for all competitors.

Racing will commence on the Friday afternoon following morning practice and qualifying, with each historic category enjoying two races on the Saturday and most taking part in two Sunday races.

For further information visit www. vhrr.com or call (03) 9877 2317.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 31

The Good Life

Promontory Home Produce & Craft Market The biggest and best craft market in Gippsland Over 200 stalls around the oval at

Artist moves on

FOSTER SHOWGROUNDS SUNDAY, MARCH 8 NO DOGS ALLOWED

ARTIST Angela Newberry worked from her Berrys Creek studio for some 15 years, but has now decided it is time to downsize.

ANGELA NEWBERRY PRINTS - SCULPTURES - RUGS

MOVING ON SALE

TUES 3 ERIC COLLIER 7.30PM FRI 6 BEN SMITH 8.30PM SAT 7 TEN TO ONE 8.30PM SUN 8 SAMI VANSTON 5PM

SATURDAY MARCH 14 FROM 10AM

20%

DISCOUNT ON STUDIO PRICES - CASH OR CHEQUE

TUES 10 ERIC COLLIER

PREVIEW FRIDAY, MARCH 13

FRI 13 JOEL SCHROEDER

SAT 14 DJ EDDY

SUN 15 RICKI WOOD FIND US ON FACEBOOK OR INSTAGRAM AT THE CALEDONIAN HOTEL WONTHAGGI

PH 5672 1002 Great painting: Angela Newberry will continue on with her art, but is downsizing her Australian studio and will concentrate on her art in England.

Recently, Ms Newberry has also dabbled in sculpture.

In 2009, 2010 and 2011, her home was the host to an exhibition of sculptures in the garden, which consequently moved to Lyrebird Hill Winery and is now at Lucinda Estate Winery.

“As a consequence of having those sculptures on my lawn, I became intrigued by sculptural pieces,” she said.

When Ms Newberry first moved to Berrys Creek, she had alpacas and

used their fleece to commission a floor rug.

“Having the alpaca fleece rug made helped me get into rug design, which is another side project,” she said.

Ms Newberry will be holding a moving on sale, with a 20 per cent discount offered on studio prices.

Included in the sale will be prints, rugs and a few sculptures.

The sale preview will be held on Friday, March 13 and the sale will be held on Saturday, March 14.

CAL1670012

Ms Newberry traditionally spends six months of the year in England and six months of the year in Berrys Creek.

She has recently upgraded her studio in Cornwall, so has decided to sell her Berrys Creek home and studio to concentrate on her art in England.

She bought the site in Berrys Creek in 2000, and built the house and studio in 2001.

Because of her skill as an artist, Ms Newberry was given a permanent residency visa based on her distinguished talent.

“I have children and grandchildren in Australia and the landscape here is a major source of inspiration for my artwork,” she said.

Ms Newberry has travelled extensively around Australia, particularly in the central and northern parts of the country.

“I have been very fortunate really,” she said.

“I have had various galleries here, in Melbourne, Darwin and Canberra. I still have the one in Darwin.”

Ms Newberry is a printmaker and creates most of her artwork either by screen printing or lino cuts. Her work depicts the natural world, predominately landscapes.

“It is very unlikely to have a human or buildings in any of my works,” she said.

PRO6900082

FROM 4PM

46 BERRYS CREEK RD - 1.5KM FROM MOSSVALE PARK

www.angela-newberry.com.uk PHONE 5668 8213 NEW8080012

VHRR presents

Classic

Phillip Island Festival of Motorsport March 5-8, 2015

www.vhrr.com | P 9877 2317

CAS2940119

HERE'S MY CARD

PAGE 32 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

??????????

ACCOUNTANTS, BUILDERS, This space could CARPET CLEANERS, DRIVING SCHOOLS, ELECTRICIANS, be yours!!

FLORISTS, GARDENERS, HANDYMEN, ONLY $26.40 PER WEEK 8 WEEKS MINIMUM BOOKINGS INTERIOR DECORATORS......

Payment in advance required ATTENTION:

AERIAL AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

Zap’s Blinds Servicing Gippsland e easur Free m uote and Q

FOR SUPER SERVICE 3 Davis Court Leongatha Vic 3953 Lorraine office 0438 234 950 Fax 03 4106 4824 Chris phone 03 5662 4833 admin@superplanes.com.au

A/H: 5672 3874

SUP2350008

BOBCAT FOR HIRE

For all your spraying and spreading requirements

Ph 0407 387 918 HANGAR 13, LEONGATHA AIRPORT

AIR33320005

COMBINED AG WORK GIPPSLAND

AIR CONDITIONING

GARDNER ELECTRONICS

REPAIRS, SERVICE & INSTALLATIONS n TELEVISION n VIDEO n DVD n HI-FI n COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT ANTENNAS

Now operating from Sparrow Lane, Leongatha (At the rear of 62 McCartin Street)

0433 033 347

2 Douglas Court, Leongatha

PHONE: 5662 3891, 5662 2861

• • • • •

Jared Lovie SALES & SERVICE

STU0700027

• Car, Truck, Tractor, Earthmoving • Domestic Air Conditioners

APPLIANCE REPAIRS

• KITCHENS • GENERAL REPAIRS • DOORS & WINDOW INSTALLATIONS • RENOVATIONS

DECKINGS PLASTERING PAINTING PERGOLAS BUILT IN ROBES

48 Yarragon Road, Leongatha

Phone 5662 3933

JSL Light Engine Repairs “Old fashioned service at competitive rates”

PAUL VANDERMEER - 5664 4419 NO JOB TOO SMALL

Mobile: 0427 750 568 FREE QUOTES

SERVICING ALL MAKES & MODELS 4x4 Motor Bikes • Power Equipment • Lawn Mowers • Chainsaws • Brushcutters • Pumps etc.

• Chain Sharpening & Bar Reconditioning

VAN8970009

BUILDER

GARAGE DOORS

Vin Slee Appliance Service

Garage Doors & Remote Controls

WASHER & FRIDGE SERVICE

Phone 5662 3070

ROLLADOORS • PANELIFTS • TILTA-A-DOORS • SERVICE & REPAIRS

Prompt and efficient service to: Refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers, dishwashers, clothes dryers, electric ranges and cook tops.

Full range of stove elements and accessories in stock.

16 TILSON COURT, LEONGATHA VIN1780055

ANTENNAS

Paul Deering Ph 0408 335 948 PAU9480009

CONCRETING

Sound dropping out?

Blocks appearing on the screen?

‘No signal’ message on your TV? Sound but no video or vice versa?

Missing channels?

All Maintenance, Repair and Renovations Carpentry, Painting, Plastering, Welding, Doors and Windows, Fencing, Tiling, Roofing, Locks, Screens, Decks, Pergolas, Verandahs Plus More

House slabs - foundations floors - paths - dairy work stencil concrete

BATHROOM RENOVATIONS

From changing a light bulb or tap washer to larger jobs NEW390010

For a free, no obligation quote Phone Jim Newton Ph/Fax 5668 8292 Mobile 0407 505 507

BATHROOMS 5658 1827 - 0429 387 162 WILL TRAVEL ANYWHERE

Merv’s Maintenance Fully insured and reliable - No Job too small Wooden gates, small alterations, pergolas, carports, household repairs, chook sheds & runs PLUS MORE

WAYNE MUIR 0409 408 613 FREE QUOTES - NO OBLIGATION ABN 39 185 771 605

KORUMBURRA

FOR ALL YOUR CONCRETING NEEDS

PRO1740001

GRAEME MASTERS

MAS3050009

l Complete bathroom renovations l Stepless showers (for the elderly & people with impaired mobility) l Tiling l En suites & spas l Vanities (supplied and installed) l No job too small l Hassle free

Phillip Dorrity Leongatha Vic 3953 Phone: 0417 045 114 56622471 ABN: 62002618255 phillipdorrity@bigpond.com

HOME MAINTENANCE

CONCRETING

25 years experience

DOR4710001-V3

5672 4774

All Jobs Handyman Services

ACN 075 828 581

RAN5290006

E

HANDYMAN SERVICES

Newton Concreting Pty. Ltd.

These are all signs of poor TV reception, you may need your television system updated for Digital TV! We service your area!

Call us for a free estimate

Wonthaggi Electronics

GAR1370056

ENGINE REPAIRS

BATHROOMS ARE A SPECIALITY

RTA AU21680

• Fridges • Washers • Dryers • Dishwashers 16 Tilson Court, Leongatha. Phone 5662 3070 Mobile 0418 364 559

0481 309 294 www.genone3.com.au

Stock owners - have your own stock killed, Brenton Williams cut, packed and frozen to your requirements

BUILDER/CARPENTER Over 25 years experience

STUART SLEE Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Repairs

ALL TYPES OF REPAIRS

ELECTRONICS

Bobcat & Tipper Hire 5 Tonne excavator with auger Site levelling & clean-ups Rubbish removal Farm tracks

BJE3470003

AERIAL AGRICULTURAL SERVICES

BOOK NOW Blackberr y season is here

ZAP8740008

Joe & Chris McDonald

ELECTRICIANS

WELDING - LIGHT MACHINING - ON SITE SERVICES AIR CONDITIONING - JUST ASK!!

STOVE OVEN AND HOT WATER ELEMENTS

• Hollands • Sun Screens • Romans • Canvas Awnings • Verticals • Timber & Aluminium Venetians

LOV8190081

SUPER PLANES

Aerial Agricultural Services

ELECTRICIAN

BLINDS

Phone 5657 3100 Mobile 0417 518 422 merv@mervsmaintenance.com.au www.mervsmaintenance.com.au

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 33

HERE'S MY CARD Phone

??????????

to get some of the action

ONLY $26.40 PER WEEK

This space could be yours!!

5662 2294

8 WEEKS MINIMUM BOOKINGS Payment in advance required PLUMBING

BOL1340008

•All types of maintenance •Plaster hanging, “Victaboard" sheets •Painting & tiling •Broken windows •Free quotes given •Wooden window sashes made to order.

Please Ring Geoff Ph/Fax: 5662 3496 or 0409 868 504

MEMBER

Reg. 532654

LANDSCAPING

Lic. No. 35061

ORDER YOUR

TAYLORS PLUMBING

All general plumbing Small jobs welcome • Roof work • Gutters • Gas • Excavator hire • Sewer/stormwater • Hot water replacements • Sewer blockages

RUBBER NOW! STAMPATS PHONE 5662 2294

0413 335 149 or 5663 2238. Tarwin Lower

house0997

WORK WANTED

RUBBER STAMPS

TAY2380001

HOME RENOVATIONS & BUILDER

SECURITY

PRINTING

South Gippsland Security Services • Patrols • Guards • Alarm responses • Alarm monitoring

??????????

LAR9200022

STE0180001

16 Roughead St., Leongatha.

Phone: 5662 3284 Fax: 5662 3851 Email: larprint@waterfront.net.au

REPAIRS

ONLY $26.40 PER WEEK

PUMPS API ACTION & IRRIGATION

26 Hughes Street, Leongatha

S PLASTERERS S

TREE FELLING SHIELD MASTER

WON9060054

5662 5553

0418 319 436 Leongatha

m.jprice@bigpond.com.au

Call Frank 0439 319 436

ABN: 16327422601

www.liaindustries.com.au

LIA5130003-V2

• Licensed roof plumber • Gutter & fascia installation & repairs • Valley iron and flashing replacement • De-mossing & high pressure cleaning • Re-bed & re-point tiled roofs • Painting of tiled roofs and Colorbond roofs • Installation of skylights & turbo ventilators • Installation of leaf guard • Warranty

l Clear Felling l Stump Grinding l Rubbish Removal l Fully Insured

Norm Hollier 0438 636 201

HOL7370012

5663 6300

UPHOLSTERY HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE CARPET OVERLOCKING

YARRAM UPHOLSTERY & AUTO TRIM Est. 1991

BISTRO BLINDS Ph/Fax 5182 5566 Mob 0407 846 086

(CLEAR) YA26580010

51 Lawler Street Yarram

MOTOR BIKE SEATS

Water General Sanitary Roofing & spouting Full Bathroom Renovations New homes

LIA INDUSTRIES ROOF AND PAINT SOLUTIONS

l Lopping l Firewood Sawing l Tree Removal

ALL CANVAS WORK

PTY LTD.

ROOF REPAIRS

0408 102 809 PRI8090001

DING N I R G STUMVPAILABLE A

ROOF REPAIRS

Phil Jones

CARE

0458 733 227

PH: 0417 381 736

ALL AREAS

TREE

• Hazard tree & confined space tree removals • Qualified arborist - tree reports • Pruning and removals • Certified climbers • Chipper, cherry picker • Commercial contracting • Powerline clearing • Free Quotes

Lic L034262

• New Tile & Iron Roofs • Guttering & Metal Fascia • Demossing • Repointing & Sealing • Colorbond • Zincalume & Cement Recolor • Full Warranty

T: 5672 1535 | F: 5672 3786 42 INVERLOCH ROAD, WONTHAGGI

Lic 49688

T O TA L

INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL AND DOMESTIC AIR CONDITIONING

SHIELD MASTER Roofing

Servicing Leongatha, Korumburra, Inverloch and surrounds

0457 714 402

E: info@westgippslandtrailers.com | westgippslandtrailers.com

TREE SERVICES

JON4020035

SOU2610051

PLASTER & CONSTRUCTION

Matt Price Plumbing

TIPPERS | CRATES BOX | TANDEMS | STOCK | TRADE

Daikin Specialists

Unitex

PLUMBING

Affordable quality

Inverloch Refrigeration

INTERNAL WALLS & CEILINGS

Phone: 5672 2497

WES4020001

REFRIGERATION

OUTHERN CEILING

Renders, Textures, Mouldings and Styrene Cladding

TRAILERS

ALL TYPES

ACT9170060

ALL MAKES

Phone 5662 2692, AH Mobile 0418 302 594

PLASTERERS

sgsecurity@bigpond.com

WEST GIPPSLAND

This space could be yours!!

Payment in advance required

Lic. No. 655-194-50S

TRAILERS

PUMP REPAIRS

8 WEEKS MINIMUM BOOKINGS

Call Peter & Lesley Allman 5662 4280 Mob. 0427 516 317. Fax 5662 4259.

SEC2800007

Your local security company for Leongatha, Korumburra & district

CAR SEATS TONNEAU COVERS BOAT CANOPIES

PAGE 34 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

SPORT |

thestar.com.au Rainbow rider: Jessica Bolding from Wonthaggi Pony Club riding Touch of Gossip in the C Grade Show Jumping Competition.

Dressed for dressage: from left, Hayley Marciniak from Kyneton and her horse Windarra Czar and Carly Heislers from Kilcunda with her horse Thorpeville Espresso competed in the recent state dressage championships at Wonthaggi.

Pony club champions crowned WONTHAGGI Pony Club hosted the Pony Club Association of Victoria (PCAV) state dressage and show jumping championships recently.

Nearly 200 riders converged on Wonthaggi Pony Club grounds for the event, coming from all over Victoria to compete in either dressage or show jumping.

Several Wonthaggi Pony Club members also competed on the weekend.

There are 10 pony club zones in Victoria. Each year, a club from within each zone hosts the event. This year it was the West Gippsland Zone’s turn, and Wonthaggi didn’t disappoint.

PCAV vice president Darrelyn Boucher said the facility was top class and Wonthaggi Pony Club worked really hard to bring its grounds up to a state level.

“The organising committee worked exceptionally hard as a solid team, which resulted in the event being very success-

ful,” she said.

“We have had some fabulous feedback to say it was a very well run, professional event.”

Ms Boucher said the heat didn’t affect numbers on either day.

“This is a state level competition and riders have been preparing for this event over a 12 month period,” she said.

Results PCAV state show jumping championships.

A Grade 1st Alexandra Robinson, North Eastern Zone, 2nd Melissa Backman, East Gippsland Zone, 3rd Sofia Perks, East Gippsland Zone, 4th Sophia Landy, West Gippsland Zone.

B Grade 1st Sarah Hair, East Gippsland Zone, 2nd Airlia Munn, Wannon Zone, 3rd Tamiesha Kelly, South Metro Zone, 4th Kristen Lenne, Central Zone.

C Grade

1st Courtney Thompson, South Metro Zone, 2nd Riley Cottrell, East Gippsland Zone, 3rd Georgia Moodie, Central Zone, 4th Ciara Hanlon, North Metro Zone.

PCAV state dressage championships.

Grade 1 1st Alex Sventek, West Gippsland Zone, 2nd Emma Alexander, Barwon Zone, 3rd Katelyn Thompson, Southern Metro Zone, 4th Isabelle Luxmoore, Central Zone.

Grade 2 1st Nicola Fitzgerald, Central Zone, 2nd Phoebe Cohalan, Barwon Zone, 3rd Sienna Battel, East Gippsland Zone, 4th Sophie Ashton, North Metro Zone.

Grade 3 1st Lucy Peters, Barwon Zone, 2nd Caitlyn Porter, West Gippsland Zone, 3rd Louisa Inge, North Metro Zone, 4th Ellie Boura, West Gippsland Zone.

Happy helpers: from left, Wonthaggi Pony Club members Vivienne Carfrae, Jess Bolding, Sarah McNair, Anna Scott and Brigette Tack helped out wherever they could during the two day event.

Campdrafting action THE Gippsland Campdrafting Association held the Powlett River Downs campdraft recently, in hot and dusty conditions.

Atop horses: from left, Lachie Bowman from Foster, Toby Rofe from Sutton Forest in New South Wales and Matt Bechaz from Maffra were getting ready for their runs at the Powlett River Campdraft.

Left, On line: Matt Bechaz from Maffra shows his heifer around the course at the Powlett River Campdraft.

Right, Dust ’n’ boots: from left, Kizz and Cassidy Chipperfield from Loch and Kris and Kira Wright from Pearcedale (and Lobo the dog) braved the heat to watch some of the action at the Powlett River Campdraft.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 35

Farming Insight • VLE Leongatha

Quality lifts prices THERE were approximately 2250 export and 500 young cattle penned, representing a decrease of 900 head week on week.

Top price: Mirboo’s Amanda Wilkin was feeling confident at the Koonwarra sheep sale on Wednesday, having sold her first draft for $151 and her second draft for $147.

There was a full field of buyers present and competing in a dearer market.

The young drafts were mixed in quality, with a better draft of yearling heifers but fewer yearling steers suited to the trade. Vealers improved around 4c to 6c while the yearling heifers to the trade gained 10c/kg for the heavy weights.

Quality was good, with the smaller draft of 1500 steers and bullocks very well presented. Grown steers and bullocks improved 4c to 8c for most and more in places. Heavy weight grown heifers gained 6c/kg.

Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers lifted 7c while the crossbred portion gained 3c to 6c/kg. Light weight cows sold up to 11c dearer while the heavy weights sold from 2c to 5c/kg dearer for most. Heavy weight bulls lifted 4c to 6c/kg on most sales.

The vealers sold mostly from 210c to 240c/kg. Yearling heifers suited to the trade made between 204c and 240c/kg.

Grown steers sold between 219c and 241c/kg. Bullocks made from 216c to 244c/kg. Heavy weight bullocks sold from 216c to 232c/kg.

Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish made between 195c and 220c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 187c and 210c with the crossbred portion between 202c and 223c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows made from 140c to 175c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 163c to 200c/kg. Heavy weight bulls made between 188c and 246c/kg.

The next sale draw - March 4 & 5: 1. Alex Scott & Staff, 2. David Phelan, 3. Rodwells, 4. Elders, 5. Landmark, 6. SEJ. Next sheep sale - March 11 at 1pm.

Prime Sale - Wednesday, February 25 BULLOCKS 16 J.J. & V.S. Osborn, Allambee East 3 B. Bowman, Allambee 21 Rumridge Pty Ltd, Mt Eliza 11 S. & P. Covino, Giffard 14 J. Khalid, Foster 5 Hurstdale Pastoral Co, Tarwin

730.00kg 615.00kg 688.10kg 562.30kg 569.60kg 570.00kg

244.2 242.6 242.2 240.0 240.0 240.0

$1782.66 $1491.99 $1666.57 $1349.45 $1367.14 $1368.00

STEERS 3 D.G. & C.M. Roberts, Foster 19 L. Hengstberger, Dumbalk North 1 G.J. & K.L. Roberts, Binginwarri 12 S. & P. Covino, Giffard 9 Hurstdale Pastoral Co, Tarwin 7 W.N. Haw, Leongatha

413.30kg 511.30kg 340.00kg 524.20kg 537.80kg 362.10kg

242.6 240.6 240.0 240.0 240.0 238.0

$1002.75 $1230.23 $816.00 $1258.00 $1290.67 $809.20

COWS 17 Pearson Beef, Meeniyan 1 K. & F. Whelan, Outtrim 1 D. Anderson, Binginwarri 8 N.R. & S.S. Constantine, Buffalo 1 G. & K. Newton, Leongatha South 1 M. & K. Nicholls, Toora

551.50kg 785.00kg 665.00kg 642.50kg 660.00kg 675.00kg

200.2 200.0 197.0 196.6 196.6 196.6

$1104.04 $1570.00 $1310.05 $1263.16 $1263.16 $1327.05

HEIFERS 1 D.G. & C.M. Roberts, Foster 395.00kg 12 R.J. & A.R. McRae, Tarwin South 429.60kg 1 Davard Nom Pty Ltd, Meeniyan 320.00kg 2 W.N. Haw, Leongatha 337.50kg 15 B.J. & N.D. Shandley, Leongatha Nth 466.30kg 2 Somersleigh Farms, Mardan 322.50kg

240.0 $948.00 238.0 $1022.41 237.6 $760.32 230.0 $776.25 230.0 $1072.57 228.6 $737.24

BULLS 1 R.J. & C.M. Pearson, Hedley 895.00kg 1 O’Hara Realty Pty Ltd, Yinnar 985.00kg 1 K. Turner, Poowong 825.00kg 1 W.J. & N.M. Paterson, Jeetho West 970.00kg 1 P. Mattern, Tarraville 1030.00kg 1 O.B. & C.M. Hutchinson, Mardan 975.00kg

245.6 240.6 240.0 240.0 238.0 237.6

For sale: from left, SEJ Leongatha’s Bill Egan and Ken Harris from Pound Creek watched on at the Koonwarra sheep sale on Wednesday afternoon.

On the market: from left, Alex Scott and Staff auctioneer Rob Ould and Jack River vendor Tom Ohia were looking to sell at the Koonwarra sheep sale on Wednesday.

DEMONSTRATION DAY

?

Spread efficiently up to 1.5km from effluent pond

Slurry Quip umbilical spreading system

?

9.5mtr dribble bar reducing nitrogen losses by up to 80% compared to splash plate method

March 5 & 6 from 9am

?

Capacity to shift up to 200,000lt per hour

Come and see the most efficient effluent spreading system on the market

Maloney’s Ag Contracting

8265 BASS HWY, LEONGATHA STH FOR ENQUIRIES CALL KANE 0417 379 974

CLAAS Harvest Centre www.southgippland.claashc.com.au

SOUTH GIPPSLAND Anthony: 0419 591 620

Scott: 0417 591 600

$2198.12 $2369.91 $1980.00 $2328.00 $2451.40 $2316.60

PAGE 36 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Farming Insight

Debt reduction the focus BRUCE Manintveld and Fiona Baker from Mirboo North have opened their farm and finances for the latest round of focus farms across Gippsland.

Their first field day was held recently and attracted more than 50 people.

Having taken on the farm and $1.6 million in debt just 20 months ago, the couple was keen to reduce debt as fast as possible.

When the two year focus farm period started last July, they saw it as a great opportunity to refine their farming skills, to help increase profitability and

LICENSED REAL ESTATE AGENTS LIVESTOCK AGENTS AUCTIONEERS, PROPERTY MANAGERS

South Gippsland Hwy LEONGATHA Phone: 5662 4033 www.sej.com.au For professional advice and personal attention Servicing all areas of South Gippsland

REAL ESTATE LEONGATHA

FOSTER

Peter Bellingham.. ......................0418 515 666

Russell Jones..........5682 2227....0428 822 801 Andrea Adams ...........................0429 822 801

A.H.

Mobile

LIVESTOCK Michael Stevens ...5687 1466 .....0418 553 010 Bill Egan ...............5662 3219 .....0418 553 011 Terry Johnston .....5664 0239 .....0418 561 290 Mario Arestia........5657 7290 .....0417 600 222 Brian Kyle ............. ......................0427 708 291` Owen Kindellan ... ......................0428 212 311 Nick Lafferty......... ......................0419 112 573

David Piggin ..........5682 1809....0418553 016 Neil Park ................5663 6279....0408 515 117 Paul Wilson............5655 2807....0407 865 202 Kane Sparkes..............................0427 830 035 Rod Draper.................................0427 824 733 James Kyle ..................................0427 826 491 Jim Pocklington ..........................0487 501 895

PAKENHAM

WARRAGUL

Bruce Petersen ..... ......................0418 346 907 Dan Cameron ...... ......................0408 141 611

LIME DOLOMITE GYPSUM ORGANICS MANURES ALL TYPES OF FERTILISER BINS & BULK FILL YOUR OWN BAGS AIR STRIPS & SPREADING SOIL TESTING

STE3810656

LEONGATHA

Paul Phillips ..........5997 8353 .....0418 553 123 Jim Harvey........... ......................0408 342 658

Talk to us... your local & trusted suppliers for all your Autumn fertiliser needs

shrink their mortgage.

With a strong season behind them, the couple is pleased with what they are getting – and giving – during the focus farm.

“We’re learning and they (the support group members) are learning,” Bruce said.

Some of the bigger discussion issues have been the re-sowing of pastures and how hard to push silage production.

As it turns out, the answer to the latter question was: fairly hard.

“We went as hard as we could and we ended up with about 130 tonnes or thereabouts and we have hardly used any yet,” Bruce said.

With silage in the pit, Bruce and Fiona can send money to the bank, rather than to their feed company.

“It changes how much we can use this season and how much cash we can bank this season,” Bruce said.

“We can cut the grain back, which would have otherwise been money going out the door.”

Focus farm facilitator Jeff Urie has been working as a farm consultant with the couple for several years.

He said they have a simple formula for farming that is centred on profitability.

“Bruce and Fiona do a really good job and have the ability to stick to a plan and work to a budget and, as a result, they get very consistent and good outcomes,” he said.

“They only bought the farm 20 months ago and their key goal was to be debt free in 10 years, but at the rate they are going I reckon it will be five.

“The whole project is about debt reduction and consistent profitable farming.”

Here to learn: Mirboo North dairy farmers Wayne Roberts (left) and Mick Smith were at the first focus farm held at the farm of Bruce Manintveld and Fiona Baker.

Talk is cheap: Stony Creek dairy farmer Bec Pearn (left) with Anne Gilligan from the Rural Financial Counselling Service Leongatha at the focus farm event held at Bruce Manintveld and Fiona Baker’s Mirboo North farm.

For Jeff, the best advertisement for the effectiveness of the Manintveld/ Baker method is the way the farm’s pasture is holding up in the middle of February.

“It’s all about pasture management,” he said.

“You look at the place now and it’s green, active and growing.

“They haven’t had to put nitrogen on for four to six weeks, while other farms I saw on the way here were dead, brown and yellow.”

Focus farms is a project funded by GippsDairy and Dairy Australia using dairy levy funds. An experienced farm consultant is provided as a facilitator, as well as a support group of fellow farmers and local service providers.

Servicing Phillip Island to Foster

Locals serving locals for over 21 years

Korumburra Lime and Spreading AGRONOMIC ADVICE AND FARM NUTRIENT PLANNING

Call Matt or Rod now 56581182

South Gippsland Highway KORUMBURRA

Spotlight on: from left, facilitator Jeff Urie and farmers Bruce Manintveld and Fiona Baker were the hosts of the first focus farm field day at their Mirboo North property.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 37

Farming Insight

GELANTIPY ANNUAL WEANER SALE MONDAY MARCH 16, 1PM 1400 OUTSTANDING MOUNTAIN BRED WEANERS 1400 A/C FA & DM BOULTON 400 Angus/Hereford x Steers, 14-18 months 200 Angus Steers, 14-18 months 40 Angus Heifers, 14-16 months, A/C EMT & K WOODGATE 180 Hereford Steers 100 Hereford Heifers Glenellerslie & Karoondah Blood A/C TE & WK WOODGATE 100 Hereford Steers 65 Hereford Heifers Glenellerslie & Mundook Blood W & A HENDERSON 65 Hereford Steers 35 Hereford Heifers Karoondah Blood KR DAVIES 60 Hereford Steers, 8-12 months, Pure Mawarra Blood PC & D MOON 45 Poll Hereford Steers, Jul-Aug Drop, Mawarra & Onslow Blood GA & SA MOON 70 Hereford Steers 40 Hereford Heifers Glenellerslie Blood Fatteners, Backgrounders & Feedlotters seeking to purchase cattle with proven genetic performance are encouraged to this annual feature sale.

Luncheon Available

Sales team strengthened: Shaun O’Hara is the newest addition to the Cervus Equipment sales team.

Cervus boosts sales team

Shaun, who has had years of experience in the sales of agricultural machinery, will help drive the sales of all of Cervus Equipment’s products including icon brands John Deere (tractors, machinery and mowers) and Kuhn (implements) to name a couple of the company’s range.

Shaun will predominantly cover the areas from Fish Creek to Woodside; servicing current cli-

ents and introducing himself around to the farming community.

He has been busily undertaking a number of training courses so he is up to speed with all the latest in products and is about to start visiting farms.

Having grown up on the land Shaun learnt to drive a tractor “as soon as he could reach the pedals”.

His father is a hay and silage contractor and Shaun has spent some time helping his father. He has also spent time working on a dairy farm full time, including milking cows.

Shaun has had experience with a number of agricultural machinery sales companies and it is this

experience that will prove to be an asset to Cervus Equipment.

“The training courses with Cervus have been invaluable; I have spent time at our Maffra branch as well as with 17 salespeople at Cervus’ head office in Ballarat,” Mr O’Hara said.

“It is great to be working for a company selling John Deeres which are the world’s biggest selling tractor and an absolute icon.

“The technology available on these tractors is unbelievable and the service back-up is second to none.”

Shaun is looking forward to getting out there and meeting as many

www.cervusequipment.com.au

DRIVE GREEN Event Live Demos & Info Sessions

March 17 and 18, 2015 | 10am to 3pm 10 Beilbys Road, Leongatha South (enter from South Gippsland Hwy ‘look out for the flags’)

Join us at the Harvest Party on Tuesday evening, March 17 at the dealership, 5pm onwards (BBQ & drinks provided) Cervus Precision Ag Demonstration on the night

RSVP by Thursday March 12 on 5667 6600 For more information contact Mark Le Page 0408 594 005 Glen Vernon 0427 833 004 Shaun O'Hara 0499 222 725

CER3650271

farmers as possible to help with their new tractor and

EAST GIPPSLAND LIVESTOCK PTY LTD

machinery requirements.

Bairnsdale - Brad Obst 0417 398 026

BLACKBERRY SPRAYING ? ? ? ?

ENV3210004

CERVUS Equipment Leongatha South has added strength to its sales team with Shaun O’Hara joining Mark Le Page and Glen Vernon at the company.

All types of noxious weeds Fully insured Free quote Guaranteed results

Call Simon on 0434 880 618 www.envirogain.com.au

STORE SALE VLE - LEONGATHA 1500

CATTLE

1500

THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 2015 Starting at 10am D,N,I & A COUPER , DUMBALK (LANDMARK) 24 Ang/Frsn x steers, rising 2 yo, by McIndoe & Hazelwood Angus bulls B DIXON (BREEDER), MARDAN (LANDMARK) 60 Angus Steers, 16-18mths DB & DM FAIRBROTHER, KINGS FLAT (LANDMARK) 75 Poll Hereford steers 16-17 mths, by mount difficult poll Hereford bulls G&T SHILLIDAY, FISH CREEK (SEJ) 14 Angus/Char x steers 18 mths BELLEONDURA, MIRBOO NORTH (LANDMARK) 30 Hereford steers, 15-16 mths, by Mawarra & Tartombe bulls CW LITTLEJOHN, MIRBOO (LANDMARK) 20 Angus steers, 15-16 mths MRS M WIGHT, MEENIYAN (LANDMARK) 18 Hereford steers, 16 mths, Yavenvale blood, very quiet K&L HOLMES, BOOLARRA (LANDMARK) 10 Hereford steers, 12-13 mths G&K BELCHER (BREEDER), WOODSIDE (ELDERS) 40 Hereford steers, 10-11mths 10 Hereford heifers, 10-11mths All weaned, by Newcomen bulls MA & MH SCANLON (RODWELLS) 61 Angus & Angus Hereford (bbp) steers , weaned 2 weeks, dectomax drench & b12 & selenium at weaning N&M ARNUP, BUFFALO (SEJ) 12 Angus/Hfd x steers 10 mths CARNACOO PASTORAL, STONY CREEK (SEJ) 20 Char Heifers, 18 mths, unjoined COURT & MCJAMES, POUND CREEK (SEJ) 30 Angus mix sex, 12-18 mths P&R FORT (BREEDER), POOWONG (ELDERS) 30 x 30 Angus/Friesian x cows, 2nd Calvers with 2-3 mth old c.a.f , re dep to Angus bull 1st feb, bucket reared L&M BARRETT, KORUMBURRA SOUTH ( LANDMARK) 11 Ang/friesian x cows, 2nd calvers, dep char bull for 21st march on calving, top qlty SAM BARBARGALLO (RODWELLS) 8 x 8 Angus cows & calves, 2nd calvers , black magic blood, not rejoined 5662 2291 5662 4033 David Phelan & Co. Pty. Ltd.

0429 050 349

5658 1894

IVYDOWNS Rams for Private Sale Australia’s Premier Registered Southdown Stud

Offering:

Southdown, Poll Dorset, Suffolk & White Suffolk Rams Dave Reynolds or Mark Reynolds

0407 460 756

DAIRY CATTLE FOR SALE COMPLETE DAIRY HERD Cows, Joined Heifers & Yearlings 50 years AI - Vendor bred - Herd Tested - Low BMCC 250 Friesian & Fries x cows, Sires include, Christmas, Medallion, Buddha, Delsanto, Picola, Euro Star and more, medium framed, excellent udders & teat placement, very quiet and good condition. This is a 'outstanding herd' of cows, with over 50 years of breeding, showing all true dairy characteristics, a Friesian herd with a blend of 30% Fries Jers x cows to enhance the milk solids further. The cows are all PTIC to calve July/August/September to AI Sires and latter Friesian bulls. 150 Joined heifers are calving as above to AI Jersey Sire Aussie Gold and latter Jersey bull. 150 heifers 7-8 months as above. The herd is currently in milk, producing 20 ltrs, 4.3bf, 3.3pr and currently under 200 BMCC. These cows are milked, competing with a high stocking rate, unfavourable seasonal conditions for many years. A true recommendation for any farmer wanting to secure a outstanding herd of cows that are genuine clearing sale conditions.

Price: $1700 + Gst (Cows & Joined heifers) 60 Springing Friesian cows (odd Fries x), middle aged cows, surplus numbers, breeding details available, sell a selection $1700 30 Friesian cows, AI bred, middle age, big framed, calving April/May to "AI sex heifer semen" and Friesian bull, excellent condition, $2250 15 Friesian heifers, AI bred, calving to Friesian bull late March/April, very quiet and well grown, $1850

5662 4388 5655 1133

SOUTH GIPPSLAND ASSOCIATED AGENTS

IVY7740011

ELD9240513

KORUMBURRA Alex Dixon 0409 581 935 Rohan McRae 0417 836 664

PAGE 38 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

FREE CLASSIFIED ADS

TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 JEANS. 4 pairs. Size 30. Brands: Levis, Quicksilver etc. Excellent condition. $40 the lot. Ph. 0428 821 322.

MATTRESS & BASE. Queen. Clean. $50.

Ph. 0418 566 483.

TV, SET TOP BOX & DVD PLAYER. $50 the lot. Ph. 0418 566 483.

BED HEAD. Queens size. Pine. $45. Ph. 0418 566 483.

SOFA BED. 3 seater. plus 2 recliners. Bottle green upholstery. $45. Ph. 0418 566 483 CHAIRS. In banks of 4s and 5s.

Upholstered with heavy steel bases. Total seating - 60. $20 the lot. ph. 0429 803 440.

HELMET. Supatop. 60cm. Horse riding helmet. Brand new never used. $50. Ph. 0419 389 935.

FISH TANK. 2 foot. 3 available. 10 each.

Ph. 5668 8268.

RAT CAGE. $20. Ph. 5668 8268.

PINK INSULATIONS BATTS. One pack.

Unused. 16 batts. Covers. 9.26m2 in area. $35. Ph. 5668 6220.

WINDOWS. Wooden. Two x 2m 900 x 1m 600. Three x 2m x 1m 600. Two smaller. $10 the lot. Ph. 0427 738 918.

SEWING TABLE. Horn. $50. Ph. 0427 738 918.

BBQ. Beefmaster premium bbq. 4 burner and 1 stove with gas bottle. $50. Ph. 0427 898 645.

PRAM BASSINET. Classic style springs give comfy ride. Foldable frame and hood. $50. Ph. 0427 898 645.

WAFFLE MAKER. Breville. Model WM 800. As new condition. $30. Ph. 0408 585 057.

LUGGAGE. Airport brand. Soft fabric.

Green/black colour. With wheels. Lots of pockets. As new condition. 71x47x30cm. $50. Ph. 0408 585 057.

FOOTBALL BOOTS. Nike. White and fluro green. $15. Size US2 ages 6-8. Ph. 0488 069 004.

SHIN GUARDS. Adidas. Kids small. For soccor. $10. Ph. 0488 069 004.

COMPUTER DESK. 4ft high. Teak laminated. Filing cabinet drawers. highback with shelves. $40. Ph. 5664 4217.

3 SEATER LOUNGE. Hardwood frame.

Floral upholstery. Very good condition. $50.

Ph. 0411 439 856.

TV WALL BRACKET. Swivels. $10. Ph. 0411 439 856.

WHEELIE BINS. 240L bins. Split/cracked.

Good for shed/storage. 4 available. $10each Ph. 0488 623 287.

CAMERA. Asahi Pentax miniature SLR. 24mm. with manual. $30. Ph. 5662 3650.

CAMERA. Asahi Pentax Spotmatic includes flash, stand, filters, case and instructions. $40. ph. 5662 3650.

SHOPPING TROLLEY. 2 baskets. very good condition. $30. Ph. 5672 4665.

IPOD DOCK. Panasonic. Generations1-4.

Excellent condition. $25. Ph. 0419 377 060.

3 SEATER COUCH & 2 ARM CHAIRS. $50. Ph. 0433 776 369.

AFL OFFICIAL ESSENDON DRESSING GOWN. Boys size 14. $20. In good condition.

Ph. 5662 4810.

LEGO. Girls set. Assorted pastel colours. 390 pieces. $50. Ph. 5662 4810.

CAR SEAT COVERS. Pair of ‘Seat Cover World’ sheepskin covers. Dark grey. Very good condition. Not suitable for vehicles with side/curtain air bags. $50. Ph. 5662 2221.

STEREO SYSTEM. Sharp Micro. 5 CD with remote. $40. Ph. 5662 2221.

BIKE RACK. ‘Makrak’ As new. $50. Ph. 0428 517 733. Fish Creek.

EXERCISE BIKE. With digital read out. $50. ph. 5657 3291.

PVC AG PIPE. 90mm slotted (drainage). $10 per 6m length. 5657 3291.

VACOLA JARS. 40. $1 each. ph. 0418 905 531.

SHOWER UNIT. Ivory/off white. moulder corner shower unit. Good condition. $50. Ph. 0409 643 259.

DVD PLAYER. Conia. With remote. In very good condition. $15. Ph. 0417 102 526.

HUMPHRY BEAR. Stuff toy. $10. Ph. 0417 102 526.

TV MAST. 9m. 3 piece. With antenna plus fittings. $50. Ph. 5658 1050.

ALPACA FLEECE. 3 brown/orange 1 white. $10 per fleece. Ph. 0429 649 327.

EXERCISE BIKE. $25. Ph. 5658 1781.

ROCKING CHAIR. Mahogany wood.

Burgundy velvet full cushion. $50. Ph. 5658 1781.

BOARD GAMES. $5 each. Ph. 0417 102 526.

TEA SET. New. $8. Ph. 0417 102 526.

TABLE FAN. Vintage old frost metal. In hammer green finish. Cool design. Working. $50. Ph. 5662 5141.

COFFEE TABLE. Modern rectangle. dark veneer timber with metal legs. Excellent condition. $40. Ph. 5662 5141.

STUDENT DESK. 3 drawer with world map on top and chair. $50. Ph. 0419 160 720.

ICE CREAM MAKER. Lumina. $10. Good condition. Ph. 0408 327 489.

BREAD MAKER. Breville. Very good condition. $20. Ph. 0408 327 489.

VILLABOARD CEMENT SHEET. 1: 2700mm x 1200x10mm, 1: 2800 x 900 x 10mm. $50 ono. Fish Creek. Ph. 0428 517 733.

WETSUIT. Children size 8. Great condition Blue/black. $15. Ph. 0488 069 004.

PUSHER. Childcraft. Very good condition. $30. Ph. 0419 367 823.

GARDEN EDGING. Plastic. New. Green.

16m x 150mm. $50. Ph. 0406 460 363.

PRESERVING JARS. Fowlers. Size 27 & 36. $3 each. ph. 0498 245 759.

LASER PRINTER CARTRIDGE. EP-E suits HP LaserJet, Apple Laserwriter, Canon, DEC: $10. Ph. 0498 245 759.

BIKE. Wooden balance. Blue. No. 1. Good condition. New tyres. $15. ph. 5662 3811.

RICE COOKER. Breville. 8 cup capacity. $10.

Ph. 5662 3811.

COFFEE TABLE. Small oval. $20. Ph. 5662 4970.

Advertisements must be received at The Star by Friday 12 noon *The Star reserves the right to refuse any advertisement PRIVATE ADVERTISEMENTS ONLY - NO BUSINESSES Max. 2 advs. per week - Single phone number for contact NOTE: No advertisements for animals, birds or fish accepted

MAXIMUM 15 WORDS STAR OFFICE - 36 McCARTIN STREET, LEONGATHA EMAIL : bagabargain@thestar.com.au

OR PHONE :

5662 5555

situations vacant A full time position has been made available for an experienced

LEADLIGHT and mosaic lessons. Evening and day classes. Ph: 0421-025545.

DAIRY FARM WORKER

INAUGURAL MEETING to form

GIPPSLAND HISTORICAL MODEL RAILWAY (club) Thursday 26 March 7.30pm at Bass Admission by invitation only To book your seat phone 5678 2014 or email gippslandmodeltrains@ dodo.com.au RSVP Friday 20 March For further information visit the website gippslandmodeltrains.weebly.com

Welshpool Flower Show Friday, March 6 1.30pm - 5pm

Saturday, March 7 10am - 4.30pm Plant Sale Refreshments WELSHPOOL MEMORIAL HALL

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

on a 500 cow dairy farm in Poowong.

Must be experienced, hardworking, passionate, organised and able to work in a team environment.

For further information regarding this position contact Mat Hall 0459 234 720 mdhall2@bigpond.com

RELIEF MILKER LEONGATHA NORTH Casual, flexible Some week days and some weekends To suit a self employed or semi retired person

Phone 5668 9292

Full time/Part time

TRUCK DRIVER/ DIESEL MECHANIC

situations vacant

situations vacant

LIVE IN CARER FOR ELDERLY LADY IN MELBOURNE

QUALIFIED HAIRDRESSER

FREE RENT AND APPLICABLE WAGES Aged care certificate preferred or appropriate documents.

Phone 0437 510 108

CASUAL / PART TIME / FULL TIME Applicants will have current and diverse skills in all aspects of hairdressing, especially cutting and colouring.

Bridal / Evening hair and makeup skills an advantage.

Please forward cover letter and resumé to kritrott@yahoo.com.au

U2R001

BAG A BARGAIN in The Star!

public notices BUS to South Melbourne Market, March 13, $25.

Shirley 0427-738918.

CASUAL PERSONAL CARERS / ENROLLED NURSES We are searching for motivated, enthusiastic and caring individuals to join our care team at Foster in the roles of Personal Carer and Enrolled Nurse. If you are a team player with excellent interpersonal skills call us now for a position description.

Applications close 5pm Monday 9 March 2015 All enquiries and applications to: Carina Ross, Care Administration Coordinator T: 03 5682 0800 E: carina.ross@promcountryagedcare.com.au

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE Phone 0438 056 987

POSITION VACANT

public notices

public notices

STAMP and COIN FAIR Anderson Inlet Stamp Club

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 9am to 4pm Uniting Church Inverloch ENTRY $2 LUCKY DOOR PRIZES Enquiries: Daryl 5674 5579 Janet 5674 2814

ART & CRAFT SHOW Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th March 10am - 4pm Tarwin Lower Community Health Centre Walkerville Road BASS COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SUPPORTING WOMEN’S EDUCATION Applications are invited for a new program offering financial support for young women. Applicants must be residents of Bass Coast & enrolled in a secondary school, or further education institution.

Application forms & guidelines can be obtained by phoning 0418 592 305 or downloading from www.bccf.org.au Applications must be received by Wednesday 11 March 2015

DIRECTOR OF NURSING KORUMBURRA Part Time or Full Time from 0.8 - 1.0 EFT

An exciting opportunity exists for a dynamic nurse leader. Reporting to the Executive Director of Nursing - Gippsland Southern Health Service, this position will have responsibility over the acute nursing service at Korumburra as well as our two residential care facilities located in Korumburra – Hillside Lodge and Alchera House.

The position will play a key role in identifying and driving aged care provision, particularly in relation to ACFI delivery and the broader changes in Aged Care service delivery. The position will also be responsible for delivering quality excellence to all acute nursing services at Korumburra.

As a dynamic leader in nursing management the successful candidate should have: • Senior nursing experience in a wide range of disciplines; • An in-depth understanding of ACFI and understand the broader changes in residential care delivery; • The ability to focus on excellence with the acute services delivery at Korumburra; • An excellent understanding of aged care standards; • Excellent verbal/written interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels; • A commitment to high quality patient care; • Clinical leadership and education skills; • Appropriate tertiary / academic qualifications; • Registration with AHPRA; and • Be able to deputise to the Executive Director of Nursing – GSHS. GSHS offers a comprehensive orientation program on commencement of employment. Staff have access to supportive staff mentoring, education and development programs. Salary Packaging is available for all staff. All applicants will be required to provide a current satisfactory police check.

If you are interested in joining a supportive and progressive organisation, please contact the executive team on 5667 5664 to obtain a position description or download one from our website at: www.gshs.com.au For further information applicants may contact the HR Manager on 5667 5555 to discuss the position in more detail. Apply now to become part of this great team.

Applications, including covering letter and CV, can be forwarded on or before 12th March 2015 preferably to: Jobs@gshs.com.au or by mail addressed to the: Human Resources Manager Gippsland Southern Health Service Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 39

situations vacant

situations vacant

Korumburra Secondary College IT ASSISTANT POSITION 38 hr week GARDENER/GROUNDS POSITION 38 hr week Fixed term 13.4.2015 - 18.9.2015 Job description can be obtained by phoning Kim Cross on 03 5655 1566 Forward letter of application along with CV to: cross.kim.k@edumail.vic.gov.au or Korumburra Secondary College, Private Bag 2, Korumburra 3950 Or visit https://schooljobs.education.vic.gov.au/ Applications close March 11th, 2015

TARWIN VETERINARY GROUP New Theory Pty Ltd A.C.N. 007 126 196

VETERINARY SURGEONS

FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR (Full time)

A vacancy exists at our Leongatha Clinic for an experienced full time Financial Administrator.

The successful applicant will have a strong background in accounting/financial control. Proficiency in debtor/ creditor control, payroll (pref. Reckon Payroll Premier,) Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook, accurate keyboarding skills and the ability to work as part of a team are the essential requirements for this position.

If you are a career orientated person with good accuracy, attention to detail, outstanding timemanagement and organisational skills, then please forward your application.

Written applications and resumé should be addressed to the Practice Manager, Tarwin Veterinary Group, 32 Anderson St. Leongatha, 3953 or email admin@ tarwinvetgroup.com.au. For any further enquiries please phone the Practice Manager on 5662 2251.

Applications close Friday, 20th March 2015.

South Gippsland Shire Council

Operations Team Member - Parks & Gardens Ongoing Full Time Based in both Leongatha & Foster Fortnightly RDO $57,222 incl. super and allowances Predominately tree crew work Enquiries to Steve Missen, Coordinator Parks & Gardens on 5662 9100.

All applicants must submit an Employment Application form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm Wednesday 11 March 2015.

Further information and a position description are available on our website.

www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

for sale

MOWERS We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenfield, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $149.

Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models.

Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories.

We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.

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

Ph: 5662 2028

www.marriottsmpe.com.au

for sale BARNEVELDER chickens $20 each. New season fruit, various prices. 0433776369.

CARAVAN 18ft Viscount Grand Tourer pop top.

New wheels and light truck tyres, new wheel bearings, solar power, rollout awning, excellent condition, 12 months reg. $8,900 ONO. 0401-153655.

CHEAP HAY $20 per bale.

Ph: 0417-563033.

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.

HAY: Small squares, excellent quality, shedded.

New season, $8 each.

Secondhand treated pine posts 3-4 inch, approx 250 at $3 each. Mardan 56641320, 0428-999691.

for sale HAY - This season’s lucerne hay in shed, $300 per ton. Contact Joe 0428585954.

LUCERNE - this season’s, small square bales, $13.20 inc. per bale. Ph: 0438056987.

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.

SUFFOLK RAMS ready to work, $250. Ph: 56689209.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.

livestock BULLS for hire or for sale.

Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale.

Phone 0447-331762.

DEXTER BULLS 1 y.o., 1 black, 1 brown, very quiet $400 each. Nerrena 56649295.

RAMS Poll Dorset, Southdown and Border Leicester.

Brucellosis accredited, flock registered, well bred, established breeder. Priced from $150 to $350, can deliver. 0428356376.

RAMS Dorper and White Dorper, ‘Roslynmead’ and ‘washwater’ bloodlines, from $250. Leongatha South 0400-618577.

garage sales GARAGE SALE 9 Noel Court, Leongatha, Saturday, March 7, 8.30am; Sunday, March 8, 9am. No early birds. Kayak, furniture, shed stuff, much more.

INVERLOCH 25 Sandymount Avenue, Saturday, March 7.

LEONGATHA Trease Street, Jumbo Garage Sale, Saturday, March 14, 8am - 1pm. Many homes.

Many items. Great range of goods.

TARWIN LOWER 40 Arbuthnots Road, Saturday, March 7, 8am start.

tenders

garage sales MOVING HOUSE

GARAGE SALE

SATURDAY 7th and SUNDAY 8th MARCH From 8am Bailley Lane via Ritchie/Bruce Street

used vehicles

FREE CAR REMOVAL Will pay up to $300 for complete car Buyers of scrap metal All machinery Bins provided

Furniture, bric-a-brac and lots more No reasonable offer refused

Bass Coast Metal Recyclers

Garage Sale

Affordable cars at drive away prices

18 NERRENA ROAD DUMBALK SATURDAY MARCH 7 8am - 3pm Huge one for the ladies Details on local Facebook Buy and Sell pages

GARAGE SALE The “STAR” can help you promote your event with our

$27.50 GARAGE SALE KIT KIT INCLUDES 5cm x S/C advert (valued at $33.00) • 2 x A4 Garage Sale Signs • Garage Sale Tips (dos and don’ts) • Sheet of Price Stickers • Star Carry Bag

Total package valued at $41 ADVERTISE by calling 5662 5555 or emailing classifieds@thestar.com.au or call in to 36 McCartin Street LEONGATHA to pick up your kit when you place your advertisement

personal BIANCA Busty blonde Aussie.

Sexual satisfaction. Toys.

0488-148857 SWA 6664XE

5672 2946 0417 556 593

SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804

Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com NOTE: drive away means no more to pay.

All on road costs paid.

FORD TERRITORY 2005, 104,000km, silver, 5 seat, RWD. RWC, 12 mths reg IDY4UV, 4 new tyres. Best offer. 5664-1312 Dumbalk.

NISSAN S13 Silvia 1989, ZJR 231, auto.engine conversion to SR20, 2 door sedan, new tyres, DVD audio unit, P-Plate legal, $3,500. 0427-744 473.

TOYOTA RAV 4 2002, auto, towbar, sunroof, lots of extras, 237,750 country kms, reg no. YKP317, $7,000 ONO. 0419117057.

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

wanted to rent HOUSE in rural area, 30 minutes from Leongatha, caretaker position preferred, mature male with excellent references.

Call Rob 0412-352064.

marriage celebrant tenders

CAM ABOOD Leongatha 5662 4191

REQUEST FOR TENDER TENDER NO. 15 - 01 – SUPPLY OF ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES FROM 2015 TO 2018 South Gippsland Water invites tenders from suitably qualified organisations or individuals for the supply of Electrical Maintenance Services. The scope of works includes: • Provision of Preventative, Corrective and Breakdown Electrical Maintenance Services; • Provision of minor electrical renewal, upgrade and project based capital works; • Provision of 24/7 Electrical Maintenance breakdown response services; • Broader support to SGW Maintenance Team.

Tenders close 4pm on Wednesday, 18 March 2015 and must be lodged in the tender box located at 14-18 Pioneer Street, Foster, Victoria 3960. Tenders should be enclosed in a sealed envelope and marked “Tender No. 15-01 – Supply of Electrical Maintenance Services from 2015 to 2018”.

For further information, including tender specifications, visit our website at www.sgwater.com.au or contact Greg Baud, Maintenance Manager on (03) 5682 0440.

PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

Jenny Milkins

bereavement thanks IWANOVSKI Horst (Horrie).

3.1.1934 - 25.1.2015.

Helga, Horrie’s sister and Pam Cruz, Horrie’s step-daughter and family would like to sincerely thank everyone for their condolences, flowers, cards and wishes.

We especially thank Paul and Margaret Beck, Pam Herrald and the Leongatha RSL.

deaths KOCH Marguerite Bernice.

Passed away on February 24, 2015 aged 88 years.

Beloved wife of Bill (dec) for 62 years.

Mother of Peter, Michael, Marianne, Bernadette (dec), Paul, Justin, Christopher and Andrew.

Mum and Dad together again.

Now safe in God’s hands.

SIPTHORPE (nee Densley) - Kerry Leanne.

Passed away peacefully at Opal By The Bay, Mt Martha on February 28. 2015, aged 44 years. Formerly of Stony Creek.

Devoted and loving mother of Ryan.

Beautiful daughter of Daphne and John (dec), sister of Stephen (dec).

A special smile A special face And in our hearts A special place.

A tender thought that brings a tear A silent wish that you were here.

Please see Herald Sun for funeral details.

SIPTHORPE (nee Densley) - Kerry Leanne (Kez).

My beautiful best friend and Little Sis. A lifetime of memories that will be held in my heart until my final breath.

Look after Snowy and Rocky up there until I can come ride with you again.

Love you always.

Di (Big Sis), Mark and Keely.

SIPTHORPE (Densley) Kerry.

29.4.1970 - 28.2.2015.

Much loved and admired niece and cousin of Merv, Jill, Jenni, Garry and Danny Forrester and families.

Now back with her beloved dad John 10.8.2008 and brother Steve 4.3.1984.

Peace at last.

SIPTHORPE (Densley)Kerry.

Memories of a talented netballer, now at peace.

Pat Kuhne.

deaths SIPTHORPE (Densley) Kerry.

Beautiful girl sleeping peacefully.

Our love to Daphne.

Jeanie, Ron and family.

SIPTHORPE - Kerry.

Packed a lot of living into a short time.

Fond memories of a good friend.

Love Webby.

SIPTHORPE (Densley) Kerry.

An esteemed member and player of the Gippsland Regional Netball Association.

Condolences to Daphne, Ryan and family.

SIPTHORPE (Densley) Kerry.

The MDUFNC mourn the loss of a wonderful netballer, club person, friend and premiership player.

Our love and thoughts are with Daphne, Ryan and her extended family.

SIPTHORPE (Densley) Kerry.

The Leongatha and District Netball Association wish to extend their deepest sympathies to the family.

Fond memories of a great netballer.

funerals KOCH - A Funeral Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Marguerite Bernice Koch will be offered at St Monica’s Catholic Church, corner of Whitehall and Wingfield Streets, Footscray on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 11am.

Private cremation.

No flowers by request please. Donations in lieu to St Vincent de Paul Society (Vinnies). Envelopes will be available at the service.

Email your adverts to The Star ads@thestar.com.au

All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

engagements BRAMMAR - SAMBELL Marg and Mark Brammar, Nita Schultz and Steve Sambell, together with their family and friends, congratulate Cara and Mark on their engagement on February 8, 2015.

Our love and best wishes for the future.

births MISSON (Toner) - Cheryl and Leo welcome Carlton’s newest recruit, Ewan Charles Toner, born February 23, 2015 an 8lb wingman. Third grandchild for Jan, George and Janet.

Welcome blue boy.

Paul & Margaret Beck proprietors Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

PAGE 40 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

SPORT |

thestar.com.au

Easter fun for all at Tour de Tarwin THE Tour de Tarwin is more than an Easter time family fun bike ride and walk linking the twin villages of Tarwin Lower and Venus Bay.

Easter mass: a fundraiser for the South Gippsland CFA and other emergency services, the Tour de Tarwin gets bigger each year and attracts a colourful crowd of all ages with entertainment for everyone.

Since its 2006 inception the event has grown from having 270 participants to 1300 walkers and riders and now encompasses a series of activities dotted across the Easter weekend.

The Tour de Tarwin is the main fundraiser for the South Gippsland CFA and other emergency services.

A feature of this year’s event will be the Demons versus the Sharks football match.

MDU and Tarwin football clubs will contest the inaugural Tour de Tarwin Shield on Easter Saturday afternoon.

Lanyard wearers will be admitted at half price.

Also on Saturday afternoon there will be bus tours for a gold coin donation of the Bald Hills Wind Farm.

Event registration will take place on Good Friday.

There will be a Four Day Fishing Classic, live music and market stalls.

The event itself will begin in Venus Bay on Saturday with a singing of the national anthem and terminate at the Mechanics Institute Hall in Tarwin Lower where there will be displays by the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club, Parks Victoria, the Bald Hills Wind Farm, the Tarwin Lower CFA, Murray Goulburn and local area historical display.

Participants will also be greeted by a variety of food stalls or you can bring your own picnic lunch.

There will be music, dancing, mini golf and an Easter egg hunt for under 13 year old tour lanyard wearers.

Easter Sunday includes the opportunity to play Barefoot Bowls at the Tarwin Lower Bowls Club or test your knowledge at the Men’s Shed Trivia Night.

There really is something for everyone and some great prizes as well ranging from $100 for each of the first male and female adult runners to $200 for the best team theme of six or more people, $20 each for the best three Easter bonnets and $50 each for the three most creatively decorated children’s bikes.

Livelihoods threatened at Stony Creek

By Stuart Biggins COUNTRY racing is in the firing line with small racing clubs such as Stony Creek taking a hit with its number of race days reduced from five to four in the 2016/17 racing season.

Country Racing Victoria will also cease to fund Stony Creek’s training facility.

Country Racing Victoria, which is funded in the main by Tabcorp, has a vested interest in supporting larger racing facilities including those at Cranbourne, Moe and Pakenham where trainers pay to use the facilities.

Trent Luckhurst is the track curator at the Stony Creek Turf Club and it is his dedication and hard work that keeps both the track in top condition and the grounds looking their best.

Come the Stony Creek Cup Day on Sunday, March 8 take in the surroundings and spare a

thought for his work.

Trent’s employment is in question due to the cuts announced last week by the Victorian Country Racecourse and Training Facilities Plan.

The ramifications for the club of losing both the funding it receives from Country Racing Victoria to provide training facilities for the local thoroughbred trainers, and one of its five race meetings, are uncertain at this stage.

It is hard to see how the club can continue to employ a full time curator when its revenue is to be drastically reduced with the loss of one of its meetings from 2016/17.

“We have to make up for the funding cuts in some other way,” said Mr Luckhurst.

The 27 year old from Inverloch says the cuts to the racing club are disappointing for both the club and the community.

“Locals love coming to the races here but it also affects the business side of the community.

“The money spent in the town by visitors on race day is lost.”

• Leongatha table tennis Under a cloud: from left, track curator Trent Luckhurst from Inverloch and training supervisor Sandra Young from Meeniyan at the Stony Creek Racing Club training facility. The $1000 per week provided by Country Racing Victoria to keep the facility operational will cease to exist from 2016/17 with as yet unknown ramifications.

deaths

deaths

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

5672 1074 Fax: 5672 1747

PHILLIP ISLAND 5952 5171 15 Warley Avenue, Cowes 3922 (by appointment only) Pre-paid & pre-arranged funeral plans available CARING & PERSONAL 24 HOUR SERVICE www.handleyandandersonfunerals.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

• Wonthaggi table tennis

Stronger start and DVD release THE Leongatha Table Tennis Club has witnessed a stronger A Grade competition than any other year since being in the current venue.

The A Grade competition has found the balance between fun and being mildly competitive. This is clearly evident when you walk into the clubrooms. The chit chat and laughter is electric and as you walk through the doors you cannot help it but smile.

The A Reserve competition has had a slow start but with six two man teams it still provides the players with a cardio workout and maintaining a family atmosphere.

The B Grade section as we remember it in 2014 has changed. There has been a split within the ranks.

The more experienced players have been singled out and the remaining juniors have been receiving coaching and game experience by completing a round robin format weekly and training tips while using the robot machine.

The older juniors in B Grade have also been competing in a round robin style format with valuable training from the club’s most valuable A Grade player, Allan Robic, who has given up his time to help guide the kids.

This input from an experi-

Horse trainers like Ken Fyffe will be forced to transport their horses to other tracks such as Moe or Cranbourne and will have to pay to have horses gallop on the track.

“It not practical,” Mr Fyffe said.

“If you’re serious about the business of training horses you would have to pick up stumps and move your set up.

“It will really affect me; I have been breeding up some nice young horses and investing a lot.”

“They’re going to destroy the country clubs.

“All of the work that has been put in over the years by a lot of good people to build up smaller clubs is being completely disregarded,” said Mr Fyffe.

“Woolamai pulls a bigger crowd to its picnic meetings than some meetings in the city.”

He believes that reducing the viability of the smaller country clubs will affect the future of the whole industry.

enced player is not a common practice throughout sporting associations, however the Leongatha Table Tennis Association is not a standard club. This club has worked extremely hard on many facets for years and continues to seek further training opportunities to aid with future growth.

The results from the first two rounds are as follows.

A Grade

February 17: Eagle’s 7-22 d Gecko’s 4-17, Magpies 7-22 d Sea World 4-13, Pocket Rockets 9-29 d Bald Potatoes 2-7, Team 5 7-22 d Team 6 4-19, Team 8 7-24 d Team 3 4-14.

February 24: Gecko’s 6-21 d Magpie’s 5-17, Pocket Rockets 8-26 d Thunder 3-14, Jemall 7-22 d Bald Potatoes 4-18, 2 Plus One 6-21 d Eagles 5-18, Team 6 11-33 d Sea World 0-0.

Ladder Pocket Rocket.................. 4-17-55 Jemall ............................... 4-14-44 Team 6 .............................. 2-15-52 Eagles ............................... 2-12-40 Magpies............................. 2-12-39 Geckos .............................. 2-10-38 Thunder ............................. 2-10-38 2 Plus One......................... 2-10-35 Bald Potatoes ...................... 0-6-25 Sea World............................ 0-4-13

Aggregate leader: Phil M 6, Neil C 6, Allan R 6, Case dB 5, Dirk H 5, Trish D 5.

A Reserve

Wins /- games played Round 1 - February 25: Shane D 4-5, Isy D 2-5, Justin

A 5-5, Caleb W 1-5, Cindy R 0-5, Bill H 3-5.

Aggregate leader: Justin A 5, Shane D 4, Bill H 3, Isy 2, Caleb W 1, Cindy R 0.

B Grade

Wins /- games played Round 1 - February 25: Chad C 2-2, Jonah W 1-2, Krysten C 1-2, Bella C 1-2, Dylan O 1-2.

Aggregate leader: Chad C 2, Jonah W 1, Krysten C 1, Bella C 1, Dylan O 1.

In November 2014 the club participated in the recording of a DVD produced by our local sporting body, Gippsport.

This recording involved some members from all grades and including players from the Keenages group.

The formal release of this DVD will take place in the Leongatha Table Tennis Club rooms on March 11 at 6.30pm.

All past and present players are welcome to view it.

If you are looking for a low impact activity and have always said I’m going to improve my health by adding some exercise but haven’t yet done something about it! Look no more. We are still accepting participants. So if this rings true with you then you need to visit the club rooms.

You will find the Leongatha Table Tennis Association, Cnr Yarragon Road and Roughead Street, (Leongatha Recreation Reserve) Leongatha or contact Ian Rasmussen 5662 5578 or Tammy Holwerda 5664 0178.

Wonthaggi players off to Geelong SIX Wonthaggi veteran players are off to the Geelong Veterans Championships on Sunday, March 8.

Wonthaggi association’s top junior Zach Anstey will be playing in the Geelong Junior Championships on the previous day.

Zach has competed in national events over the past two years and we wish him well on Saturday.

Eight of Wonthaggi’s up and coming juniors are off to Kilsyth for a tournament this week. They are Daniel Park, Mackenzie Gardner, Archie Paxton, Max and Jack Duff, Leigh, Darcy and Beau Allamby.

It is the first experience of an outside tournament for four of these young players and they are all very keen.

It is great to see Mackenzie back after being sidelined by an injury in 2014. She played in Melbourne for Newhaven College last week and won her Singles’ events.

Junior players competing in tournaments have been getting extra coaching this week from Wonthaggi Juniors’ coach, Bruce Harmer.

The season commenced for A Grade last week with some thrilling matches. New player Murphy (relocated from Western Australia) pushed Justin Licis to six games - no mean feat.

Dirk Holwerda also played out a six gamer against Justin, with the Doubles in that match a heart stopping seven gamer.

Dirk and Murphy eventually won 9-11, 11-9, 11-9, 6-11, 11-4, 3-11, 11-7 against Justin and Steve Anstey.

Sixteen year old Daniel Chetland competed in his first A Grade match and did well.

B Grade commences this Thursday, March 5 at 7pm. A Reserve will commence on Monday, March 16 at 7pm with one more practice night this week.

New junior players are still welcome on Thursdays for coaching at 6pm. Just turn up at the table tennis centre in Korumburra Road, Wonthaggi.

Phone Bruce on 5672 2130 for more information.

Social table tennis is into its fourth week for the season.

Phone Nancy on 5674 4628 if you are interested.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 41

| SPORT

thestar.com.au

Mirboo North and District Junior Tennis THE association’s grand finals were held on Saturday, February 28 on a cool and breezy morning.

A Grade: winning team from left, Ryan Hayward, James Ryan, Anthony Polato and Hanna Box. Rear, Dave Williams.

All grades were keenly contested with excellent tennis and sportsmanship on display.

C Grade was a home town affair with two Baromi teams fighting out the premiership.

Baromi Orange, consisting of Ben Jones, Josh Hillman, and Casey and Lochie Pocklington triumphed against Aimee Williams, Matthew Fraser, Turin Zobel and Liam Hillman from Baromi, three sets: 23 games to one set: 14 games.

B Grade was a very close final with Fish Creek and Leongatha Duckworth doing battle.

With three sets each, the Leongatha team consisting of Adam Watchorn, Josh Goff, Emma Carlisle, Maeve Muldoon and Jessica Wright got over the line with 30 games to 25 to secure the premiership. Fish Creek was well represented

by Courtney Zuidema, Oliver Callcott, Dominic Tracy and Archie Brewer.

A Grade was played out between Leongatha Tomic, which was the top side all year, and Mardan which had really lifted its standard in the finals.

The depth of the Leongatha side (Anthony Polato, James Ryan, Ryan Haywood and Hanna Box) was evident in the

final results.

Leongatha Tomic defeated Mardan, five sets: 32 games to Mardan one set: 13 games.

Mardan’s team consisted of Vinnie Monaghan, Noah McColl, Lydia Williams, Stuart Mackenzie and Billy Simpson.

Overall, it was another great year for the Juniors who continue to develop and improve rapidly.

A big thank you to all office bearers and umpires and most of all to the parents who have transported their children to the various venues throughout the season.

It was terrific to see so many families involved throughout the season and we look forward to seeing you all next season.

Allambee Mirboo and District tennis THE top four had a curtain raiser this round for the finals coming up next week.

A Grade: runners up from left, Billy Simpson (singles), Stuart MacKenzie (doubles), Vinnie Monaghan, Noah McColl and Lydia Williams.

B Grade: winning team from left, Josh Goff, Emma Carlisle, Adam Watchorn, Jessica Wright (doubles) and Maeve Muldoon (singles).

Well done Mardan, the team has waited all season for a win with a last round win over Leongatha.

Section 2 the top teams had wins, Koony and Berrys Creek both won well over Leongatha and Leongatha North respectively. Outtrim only won by two games against Baromi, Longshots were lucky to get the points against Hallston, winning by three games and only four sets.

Same score as last time they met. Inverloch won their last match for the season against Young Ones.

In Section 3 Mardan Red have led the way most of the season and finished with a

Wonthaggi little aths

C Grade: runners up from left, Matthew Fraser, Aimee Williams, Turin Zobel and Liam Hillman.

Results

Section 1: Koonwarra 5.61 d Leongatha North 4.55, Inverloch 5.61 d Burra-PI 4.50, Mardan 7.65 d Leongatha 2.38.

Section 2: Koonwarra 7.67 d Leongatha 2.47, Berrys Creek 8.71 d Leongatha North 1.25, Longshots 4.54 d Hallston 5.51, Inverloch 7.65 d Young Ones 2.53, Outtrim 5.53 d Baromi 4.51.

Section 3: Baromi Gold 5.43 d Mardan Blue 2.30, Mardan Red 7.52 d Leongatha Yellow 0.15, Leongatha

Green 9.52 d Outtrim 0.0 (forfeit), Baromi Black - bye.

Ladders

Section 1 Inverloch ............................157.5 Burra-P/I............................123.5 Leongatha North ............... 113.5 Koonwarra ...........................95.0 Leongatha..............................58.0 Mardan ..................................44.5 Section 2 Longshots ...........................148.5 Berrys Creek......................137.5 Outtrim ..............................131.0 Koonwarra .........................123.0 Hallston ............................... 115.5 Baromi.................................109.0 Leongatha North ...................69.5 Leongatha..............................68.5 Inverloch ...............................61.5 Young Ones ...........................13.0 Section 3 Mardan Red....................... 119.0 Baromi Gold ...................... 110.0 Baromi Black .......................94.5 Leongatha Green .................70.0 Mardan Blue..........................65.0 Leongatha Yellow .................44.5 Outtrim ..................................31.0

Great achievements at regionals

Despite the sweltering heat there were 118 top eight

C Grade: winners from left, Casey Pocklington, Ben Jones, Josh Hillman and Lochie Pocklington.

Berrys Creek, 2nd semi final; Outtrim v Koonwarra, 1st semi final.

Section 3: Mardan Red v Baromi Gold, 2nd semi final; Baromi Black v Leongatha Green, 1st semi final.

Good luck to all teams, enjoy the game.

• Wonthaggi Little Aths

LAST weekend 38 athletes journeyed to Casey Fields to compete in the Gippsland Regional Track and Field events.

B Grade: runners up from left, Courtney Zuidema, Dominic Tracy, Oliver Callcott and Archie Brewer.

good win against the young Leongatha team.

Baromi Gold won against Mardan Blue, and the Outtrim team had to forfeit against Leongatha Green.

Baromi will be satisfied with their season, both Section 3 teams in the finals and the Section 2 team not far out of the four having close games against the top teams.

Koony have both their teams in the finals.

Next week the finals begin and all finals are played at the Leongatha courts. Teams outside the four in each section are expected to umpire.

Be sure your club has at least three umpires, this makes the task easier for everyone.

Section 1: Inverloch v Burra-PI, 2nd semi final; Leongatha North v Koonwarra, 1st semi final.

Section 2: Longshots v

NUMBERS have began to drop off as we near the end of the season, with only 78 athletes attending on Saturday. Still, there were some great performances.

Julia Lindsay broke the Under 6 Girls Turbo Javelin record with a throw of 9.27m and Riahn Hawthorn set a new record in the Under 7 Girls Turbo javelin with a throw of 12.34m.

Both Nate Pugh and Jacob Brown broke the existing Under 6 Boys 80m Hurdle record, clocking 20.87 and 20.74 respectively.

There were 143 personal bests for the day. The best performances are listed below.

5 PBs: U10B: Juma Joma, 200m, 800m, triple jump, discus, 80m hurdles.

U10G: Rani Sunderland, 200m, 800m, triple jump, discus, 80m hurdles.

U8B: Archie Terlich, 200m, 70m, triple jump, discus, 80m hurdles.

U6G: Julia Lindsay, 200m, 70m, long jump, turbo javelin, 80m hurdles.

4PBs: U7B: Jeremy Kelly, 200m, 70m, long jump, turbo javelin.

U6B: Eddie Coyne, 200m, 70m, long jump, 80m hurdles.

performances from the club, including 82 PBs. Three centre records were broken. Brodie Anderson clocked 25.77 seconds in the Under 15 Boys 200m. Jarrod Anderson set a new record of 50.36 seconds in the Under 13 Boys 300m Hurdles and Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery broke the Under 10 Girls 80m Hurdles record with a time of 16.45 seconds.

The club now boasts six gold, 15 silver and 18 bronze medal winners.

Fifteen competitors have progressed to the State Championships which will be held at Albert Park on March 28 and 29.

Medalists: (U16G) Daisy Filippi 1st discus and 1500m, 2nd javelin, 3rd shot put; Stephanie Slade (U16G) 1st triple jump, 2nd 100m and long jump.

(U15B) Brodie Anderson 1st 800m, 2nd 400m and 200m.

(U14B) Cooper Wagner 1st discus, 2nd high jump, 3rd 100m and 200m; Luke Nicholson 3rd 1500m.

(U13G) Rachel Aitken, 2nd high jump, 3rd 1500m walk. (U13B) Jarrod Anderson 2nd 300m hurdles, 3rd javelin.

(U12G) Nicola Slade 3rd high jump.

(U11B) Jacob Timmermans 2nd discus and javelin, 3rd 1500m; Tyler Butcher 2nd long jump, 3rd high jump.(U11G) Sandra Gray 3rd long jump.

(U10G) Abigail McCullock 3rd 1100m walk and 800m; Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery 2nd 1100m walk, 80m hurdles and long jump, 3rd 70m; Maya Fraser 3rd discus.

(U10B) Saher Biggs 1st 70m; Zack Lambie 3rd triple jump; Angus Lambie 2nd shot put.

(U9G) Bella Schmidt 3rd 1100m walk; Hannah Kelly 3rd high jump.

Medalists: Zack and Angus Lambie weighed down with medals from their success at Casey Fields.

Leongatha Little Aths LEONGATHA Little Athletics saw 122 athletes participate and seven centre records broken on Saturday, March 28.

Joel Norton U16B broke his own record in the 100m with a new time of 12:02 seconds.

Mitchell Bath U10B broke the 1500m walk record with a time of10:21.27 minutes.

Ethan Bath U15B broke the 1500m walk record with a time 8:33.38 minutes.

Ella Snell U10G broke the long jump record with a 3.65m jump and the U10G 60m hurdles in 11.81sec.

Meaghan Stothart U11G broke the 60m hurdles record with a time of 10:54 seconds.

Melisse Bath U7G broke her own record from earlier in the season with a new jump of 2.62m.

There were also a massive 216 personal bests broken as well.

The following athletes have progressed to the State Championships in Melbourne on March 28 and 29: Ethan Bath, Mitchell Bath, Xavier Bolge, Ebony Burns, Georgia Burns, Mia Burt, Sienna Cruickshank, Ryan Giliam, Kiara McHames-Court, Rebecca McKeown, Cassidy Ronalds, Ella Snell, Meaghan Stothart, Jasmine Woods and Aliesha Wrigley.

Please remember there are two more meetings remaining: Saturday, March 7 and Saturday March 14.

Our presentation evening will be held on Friday, March 20.

PAGE 42 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

SPORT |

thestar.com.au

Swimmers impress at Korumburra THE Primary School’s Division Swimming Championships was held at the Korumburra pool last Friday, February 27.

Butterfly qualifier: St Laurence’s student Tait Cumming won his butterfly event and is off to Sale for regionals.

The best swimmers from schools from Cowes through to Fish Creek competed for a place in the next phase; the regional swimming championships in Sale on Thursday, March 12.

Finals points tallys for the schools were as follows: Leongatha 34, Inverloch Kongwak 32, Cowes 30, Newhaven 20, Wonthaggi 17, Mirboo North 14, St Laurence’s 11 and St Joseph’s Wonthaggi 6.

A number of records were broken and all schools were well represented with a good number of students to go through to contest events at Sale.

Boy’s win through: the Inverloch Kongwak Primary School boys won its medley relay again and will now go to Sale for regionals. Pictured from left, Alex Muir, Corey Patterson, Jak Spinks, Riley Harris, Ryan Bradley and Jimmy Soumilas.

Leongatha hosts swimming carnival THE powerhouse Leongatha Sharks swimming team played host to other clubs in South Gippsland at SG Splash Leongatha on Sunday.

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

MARCH Time

height (metres)

Barbie boys: working hard at the Leongatha Sharks barbecue are, from left, Hugh Munro, Phil Munro, Chris Brown, Steve Allen and Dean Watchorn.

Mild temperatures made for a top day of swimming with plenty of personal best performances.

The huge band of Leongatha helpers assisted with timekeeping, raffles, the barbecue, marshalling, starting, and handing out ribbons ensuring the day went off smoothly.

After a long weekend break, swimming resumes at Wonthaggi on Sunday, March 15.

Having fun: enjoying Leongatha’s home swimming carnival are keen Sharks swimmers, back row from left, Skye Munro, Tara Hanily, Alannah Reid, Molly Allen, front Nicolette Wight and Sienna Matheson.

Add one hour for daylight saving

4 WED

5 THUR

6 FRI

7 SAT

8 SUN

9 MON

10 TUE

0503 1136 1737

0.75 1.19 0.50

0043 0619 1241 1842

1.31 0.70 1.22 0.49

0131 0718 1336 1934

1.36 0.61 1.29 0.47

0212 0804 1424 2017

1.40 0.53 1.36 0.45

0246 0843 1504 2055

1.45 0.45 1.42 0.44

0317 0917 1541 2130

1.48 0.38 1.48 0.44

0349 0951 1616 2202

1.50 0.33 1.51 0.45

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM

Go Sharks: Leongatha Sharks swimmers, from left to right: Bianca Davey, Lani Bellingham, Amber Turner, Ashlee Tobias and Amelia Dunn.

Male champion: Oliver Bates, left, and female champion Molly Edwards, both of Wonthaggi Secondary College, hold Wonthaggi Secondary College’s shield for the most points.

Secondary colleges district swimming On your marks: the swimming season has been hotting up at the Korumburra pool with plenty of carnivals and sports over the past few months.

SECONDARY colleges throughout South Gippsland converged on the Korumburra pool last week to see which school could secure bragging rights for the next 12 months.

Leongatha, Korumburra, Mirboo North, Wonthaggi and South Gippsland Secondary College competed for the honours.

Wonthaggi took out the shield for the most points and winning school.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 43

| SPORT

thestar.com.au

On your bike: Cameron Brown gets his head down on the bike, ready to tackle the 25 kilometre ride, followed by a five kilometre run.

Swimmers: from left, Lucy Vernon and Rosie Bourke (women’s winner) from Phillip Island and Ann Lewton from Leongatha were ready to take the plunge in the Espy Hotel twilight triathlon recently.

In front: the first female out of the swim heads up the path to get on her bike.

Triathlon turned up the heat THE Esplanade Hotel Twilight Triathlon, the third in the 2014/15 Alex Scott series, was held on Saturday, February 21 in very warm conditions.

A record field of 75 entries took on a 500 metre ocean swim, a 25 kilometre cycle and a five kilometre run.

The swim was on the top of the high tide, giving a fair swim in a slack current and perfect water conditions.

Competitors enjoyed a light tail wind on the way

out on the bike leg to Cape Paterson, but it meant they had to work a little harder on the way back.

At the bike turn it was Matt Clark ahead of Matt Sullivan in the men’s field with Rosie Bourke well ahead of the rest of the women’s field.

Matt Sullivan gained ground and was first to enter T2.

Competitors found the run hard going in the heat especially after the turn on the path at the angling club.

Ice was generously offered to cool the athletes

down but most of them would have preferred to jump back in the water.

Matt Sullivan put in a solid run performance to get his second win at Inverloch for the season, finishing 15 seconds ahead of Matt Clark.

Cesare Granata from Italy was a minute further

back in third ahead of local athlete Thierry Rolland.

First of the Barracudas was Phil Hanley in eighth overall.

In the women’s race Rosie Bourke, ninth overall, finished well ahead, while Kara landells was second with Sharyn Cairns third.

First team was Team Invy.

Age group winners U 18 18-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60+

Male Thomas Stevenson Matt Sullivan Greg Cacavas Matt Clark Jay Butler Cesare Granata Thierry Rolland William Van Pinxteren Brian Martin Phil Hanley

Female N/A Kara Landells Rosie Bourke Melissa McDougall Alexandra Martin Sharyn Cairns Leanne Merrett Helen Whitby Sian Adnam Jenny Merrick

French connection: from left, Charles and Alexandra Martin and Julien Monty from France competed in the Espy Hotel twilight triathlon recently.

Clarke Sharks grab gold THE competition between Houses was fierce at Newhaven College’s Middle and Senior School Swimming Carnival held at Korumburra Pool on February 18.

Seeing double: The Heppell brothers, Dyson (left) and Aaron have much in common.

Brothers in training SHARING the field together, Leongatha brothers Dyson and Aaron Heppell clearly have a lot in common.

So much in common is clear from this photograph taken at a Bomber’s pre season intraclub match, one wonders if the Heppell family might one day eventually have two Brownlow medallists around the Christmas table.

At 22 years old Dyson’s star has been rapidly rising at the Bombers while Aaron 20 has been making his mark with the Bomber Reserves (VFL).

“It is rare that we train together,” Dyson said, “but Aaron was one of a few VFL players selected to train with the Seniors. We were involved in some drills including wrestling and got stuck into each other.”

Asked if there was any brotherly love between them on the oval, Dyson said, “No, it was full on serious.

“In fact I stitched him up.”

Dyson says it would be good if Aaron got a run in the NAB Cup.

Stewart Bathgate, head of sport and camps said, “After a great day of House competition, the end results were really close.

“The leading House changed several times as the last few points were being tallied.”

Clarke House was victorious in the end followed

by McHaffie second, Sambell third and Bass fourth.

Mr Bathgate along with the heads of each House congratulated all students for representing themselves and their House to the best of their ability.

They were particularly impressed with a number of younger students who swam in older age groups just to score extra points for their House.

Bowen Gough had a fantastic carnival smashing four school records.

The records that fell on

Clarke golden goddesses: from left, Maddy Wilson, Jess Evans and Lauren Robertson were thrilled with their House win. the day were: Boys’ U/15 50m backstroke, Locke DeGaris, 30.68; Boys’ U/17 50m freestyle, Bowen Gough,

25.37; Boys’ U/17 50m backstroke, Bowen Gough, 28.02; Boys’ U/17 50m breastroke, Bowen Gough, 35.58; Boys’ U/17 50m

butterfly, Bowen Gough, 26.67.

Successful swimmers on the day are eagerly awaiting the announce-

ment of the age group champions that will take place at a whole school assembly in the coming weeks.

PAGE 44 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

SPORT | GOLF Leongatha A BIG field took part in Saturday’s 4BBB event with Steve Fisher and Peter Jaspers taking the honours with 46 points.

Close behind and runners up with 45 points were Peter Brownlie and Peter Buitinger.

NTP’s were D. Rawson from Warragul on the fourth hole, Steve Fisher on the 14th and John “Ping” Eabry had the new clubs working very nicely to be nearest on both the seventh and 16th holes.

DTL Balls: Barry Hughes, J Campbell, Anthony Sparks, Malcom Legge, Ian Murchie, Frank Thomas, Neil Penney, Kerry Hogan, Rod Brown, Barry Attwood, Rod Hopcraft, Brett Windsor, Mark Warby, Ray Harbour, Ray Burton, Geoff McDonald, S Austin, A Williams, Peter Walsh, C Browne, and Chris and Marianne Leaver.

Tuesday’s Stableford competition saw Rod Brown (14) take the A Grade honours with 38 points in a countback from Russell Williams.

B Grade was taken out by Frank Thomas (25) with 39 points, also in a countback, this time from Bill Warren.

NTP’s were Ian Murchie on the fourth hole, John “Ping” Eabry on the seventh, Jon Smith on the 14th and Kevin Castwood on the 16th.

DTL Balls: Bill Warren, Russell Williams, Geoff McDonald, Bert Borg, Ian Barlow, Jon Smith, Peter Walsh, Ted Bruinewoud, Kevin Castwood, Doug Clemann, Andy Bassett and Bill Bittleman.

On Thursday a big field, including many visitors, contested the Grab a Lefty Ambrose competition sponsored by The Esplanade Hotel in Inverloch.

The winning team was made up by locals Allan Hurst, Al and Graham Sperling and Graeme Hoskin with a nett score of 56 ¼.

Runner up was the team of Chris Leaver, Jeff Brewer, Peter Hartigan and Warren McGregor with a nett score of 56 3/8.

The team of John Payne, Norm Hughes, Craig Ham and Michael Thomas finished third with a nett score of 57 1/8.

NTP’s were Ron Paice on fourth hole, Mark Warby on the seventh, Ian Barlow on the 16th and Harvey Smith from Drouin

Leongatha Ladies PAM Christensen sponsored the stableford event last Wednesday, in which 51women competed.

The A Grade winner, with 34 points, was Marg Berry, playing off a handicap of 14.

Melinda Martin, playing off 30, scored 34 points to take out B Grade. This was Melinda’s first win since joining the club.

Our C Grade winner was Alison Strong with an excellent 41 points.

Melinda Martin was the closest to the pin on the 14th hole. Helen Mackenzie was the undisputed winner of the nearest the pin on the 16th.

She hit a magnificent shot from the tee to put the ball in the hole. This earned her a box of balls, a trophy with ‘the ball’ mounted on it, and her name engraved permanently on the ‘Hole in One’ honour board.

on the 16th.

DTL Balls: Ron McCann, John Eabry, David Forbes, Geoff McDonald, Ray Fleming, Jason King, John Savas, John Steedham, Joe Lowell, Dave Vorwerg, Kevin Scott, Doug Clemann, Garry Shandley (Mirboo North), Ron Funnell ( Mirboo North), Bryan McCorkell, Mick Oliver, Josh Hall, Fred Debono, Ian Watson and Jim Arnott.

Entries for the new Super League competition close at 5pm on Wednesday, March 4.

The competition will be conducted over nine weeks from March 9.

There are still a few spots to be filled so please contact the club and join in this exciting new concept.

There will be “draft night” function on Friday, March 6, at 5pm. Further details regarding the competition format are posted in the clubhouse.

Woorayl SATURDAY was medal day.

A Grade was won by Craig Gourlay with a net 71 from Brian Hogan. B Grade and the medal went to our captain Peter Burgess with a net 67 from Craig Hall, and C Grade was won by Ivor McLennan with a net 72 from John Bolge.

Down the line balls to P. Challis, D. Clemann, Bo Fiek, J. Diaper, R. Goodwin and G. Challis. Nearest the pins to Craig Gourlay and Brian Hogan.

The ladies competition and the only nearest the pin went to Elsie McBride with a net 75.

The Thursday competition went to Rob Gourlay with 38 points and we we gave a ball to Ross Winkler, Mick Herrald did not play.

Next week is a 4BBB par event sponsored by Kerry and Brenton McLeod, it is also the qualifying round for the McLeod knockout trophy.

Woorayl Ladies AFTER an extremely hot and uncomfortable weekend of summer weather, Wednesday was perfect day.

The ladies enjoyed the conditions as the scores tell the story.

Winners of the 4BBB Par event sponsored by Marg Harris were Lois Young and Fay Maynard with a hot score of Down the line balls were won by Louise Schache 34 points, Jan Bissett, Ann Gibson, Kerry Hogan, Trish Owen, Coral Gray and Sue Bowler 33, Val Brydon 32, Portia Toussaint and Julie Howard 31 points on a count back.

Eleven women competed in the nine hole event.

This was won by Kate

thestar.com.au plus 9.

Well done.

Runners up with another hot score were Joan Smith and Inge Giliam with plus eight.

DTL: Chris Perrett and Jo Fennell plus seven, and Marg Tuckett and Inge Giliam plus seven.

NTP: eighth Sue Wakefield, 11th Marg Tuckett and 17th Chris Perrett.

Tomorrow (Wednesday, March 4) is Monthly Medal and the qualifying round of the Ken Grist Memorial Singles Trophy.

Also, Woorayl ladies will be holding a stall for the Red Cross Society.

Bring something along to sell to support Red Cross.

Meeniyan golf SATURDAY’S 4-ball stableford was also the qualifying round for the Col Heppell Knockout and was kindly sponsored by Henry Mueller.

The winners, with 49 points, were C. Olden (23) and P. Johnston (14).

Runners-up, on a countback, were F. Piele (31) and P .Riddle (25) with 46 points.

Balls to W. Reilly and H. Mueller (46).

NTP and the pro pin both went to W. Bullock.

The member’s draw was left untouched by L. Redpath.

Qualifiers were C. Olden/P. Johnston; F. Piele/P. Riddle; W. Reilly/H. Mueller; R. Hannay/D. Thomson; C. LePage/I. Inglis; J. Dumont/S. Sinclair; A. Kuhne/A. Horvath and R. Matthews/J. Wilson.

Tuesday’s event was won

by J. Dumont (17) with 37 points.

R. Hannay (25) was next with 36. NTP went to D. Gregg and best nine to F. Piele.

Thursday saw a win to J. Mortensen (36) with 35 points.

Next best was F. Piele (31) with 32.

NTP wasn’t claimed and best nine went to F. Stalker.

Korumburra Ladies MANY of our girls played off in the first or second round of the Singles Knock-out last Wednesday, in fine but very windy conditions.

It was good to see a number of the matches were even Dwyer with an outstanding 20 points.

Down the line balls were won by Geri Hastings 17 and Vivien Hughes 16 points on a count back Saturday, February 29: Winner: Coral Gray and Ann Gibson 43 points.

Down the line: Kerry Hogan and Geri Hastings 39 points.

Ladies winners: the Leongatha ladies golf champions last week were Alison Strong (C Grade winner) Helen Mackenzie (Hole in One) and Melinda Martin (B Grade winner).

Have you thought about playing golf?

contests and needed to be decided on the 19th.

The second round must be completed on or before March 10.

The remaining women played a Stableford event with Marg Harper (32) winning with 36 points, narrowly defeating Jan Hewitt (26) on a countback.

Jenny Pollard and Kathleen Bronsema played nine holes, both scoring well, with 20 points.

From results over the last few weeks, Kathleen was the winner on a count-back.

Lee Clements was the winner of Lucy May’s voucher, for being NTP on the first, and Kath Welsh was closest on the 13th.

Next Wednesday, March 4, is a Stroke event with the Monthly Medal, second round of Match Play Qualifying, third round of the Silver Spoon and the final day of using the timesheet on a Wednesday.

The stall will be operating and there is a committee meeting after presentations.

Betty Thomson and Judy Webb recently played off in the final of 2014’s Putting RoundRobin Competition, with Judy being the winner.

Barb Twite sponsored the event and presented Judy with her trophy.

A small field played on Saturday with Judy Webb (18) having a great score of 39 points, on a count-back from Marg Clasby (19).

Lee Clements was NTP on the seventh.

Nine women played in the Gena Roughead Bowl at Woorayl last Friday.

Congratulations to Jenny Blackmore, who won C Grade, with a lovely 35 points.

Balls Down the Line went to Norrie Little, 35 points, and Carie Harding and Marg Young, with 34 point and Chris Rickard had a NTP on the 17th.

We are playing seven holes on Thursday evenings due to the diminishing light at the end of the day.

Last week Jenni and Jaarl Enbom won, again, with 21 points, followed by Jenny Pollard and Pat Wallace, with 18 points. Chris Rickard and Jaarl Enbom had NTP’s on the first.

Thank you to the donation of goods for the raffle each week, with numerous draws being made.

Many thanks to Kevin Dixon for supplying all the trophies and sponsoring the social day.

Kevin has been keen to run a 14-hole round for some time and the feedback was very positive.

One of the aims of the day was to encourage non-golfers to participate and for an enjoyable round for everyone, playing Ambrose.

Thanks to Rod Spokes for donating a huge and diverse range of seafood for the raffle, which was won by Tim O’Neill.

The women’s event was won by Jo Stewart and Jenny Pollard.

The mixed team winners were Steve Cassidy and Chris Rickard, on a tight count-back from Bill and Betty Thomson.

The men’s event was won

by Ian Gibson and David Gow. Rob and Paul Gallagher won the golfer/non-golfer trophy.

NTP winners were Betty Thomson, first, Neil Spargo, 10th and Jo Stewart, 13th, and the Straightest Drive on the fourth was won by Janette Dixon.

We can guarantee it is good for your health and rewarding for the experiences you will have.

Inquire now for our membership offers.

Enjoy our course and the friendly welcome our members will give you.

Gena Roughead Memorial Golf at Woorayl Golf Club

th p

Grade winners: from left, C Grade winner Jenny Blackmore, B Grade winner Marg Ryan and A Grade winner Anne Grist at the Gena Roughead Memorial Bowl at Woorayl Golf Club, Leongatha.

ON Friday, the Gena Roughead Memorial Bowl was played at Woorayl Golf Club.

Weather conditions were excellent- as was the course.

We had 51 players from 10 clubs represented.

The winners of the Bowl were a delighted Woorayl 2 team consisting of Anne Grist, Sue Wakefield and Barb James with a combined score of 103 points. Well done ladies.

The individual grade winners were as follows:A Grade Anne Grist 38 points, B Grade

Marg Ryan (Wonthaggi) 36 points, C Grade Jenny Blackmore (Korumburra) 35 points.

Balls down the line went to Trish Owen 37 points, the following ladies with 35 points – Pauline Lancaster, Norrie Little, Maxine Eabry, Beth Curram,Dot Stubbs and Margaret Firth, then on 34 points were Jeanette Swann p p and Marg Young.

Nearest the Pins went to Judy Henry on eighth, Beth Curram on 11th and Marg Young on 17th.

A successful and happy day for all with thanks to Sue and Mick Hemming for trophies. b

A h p c o m I f D + B R

Bowl winners: winners of the Gena Roughead Memorial Bowl, the Woorayl 2 team.

From left, Barbara James, Anne Grist and Sue Wakefield.

Meeniyan ON Wednesday, February 25, 18 Ladies played Stableford in fine conditions and the course was in wonderful condition.

Sponsor for the day was Marie McIntosh.

The Section One winner with a great score was Tanya Thorson 35 points.

The Section Two winner was Marilyn McGeary with 31 points.

The best nine went to Dot Christie with 19 points.

DLB: Irene Holm 34 points, Sue Hoskin 31 points and Jan Roberts with 28 points.

Nearest the Pin on the 14th was Jan Roberts.

The Meeniyan Ladies Golf Summer Competition winner was Nereda Scholte.

Smashing: winner of Meeniyan Ladies Summer Competition, Nereda Scholte.

w D 3 K t I b D t c p P N G 4 w D p M G w K J d w w t T w h

Perfect golf: from left, section winners of the Ladies’ Stableford, Tanya Thorson, Dot Christie, Marie McIntosh and Marilyn McGeary.

M F b

Listed in Golf Australia's Top 100 855 Koonwarra-Inverloch Road Leongatha South.

Only 10 minutes from Inverloch P: 5664 3314

Santa Anna Fairways, bent grass greens, refurbished bunkers, 9-hole events, driving range and golf shop

p

p

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 45

| SPORT

thestar.com.au Wonthaggi ON a lovely Saturday we played a stableford event with a healthy field of 89 players.

A Grade winner was G. Turner 45 points, B Grade I. Murrells 43 points and C Grade A. Lowe 42 points.

Balls down the line: P. Magnussen 42, W. Howard, A. Ireland 41; N. Cook, J. Burke, D. Mackie, D. Crellin, J. Davies, P. Furborough, R. Sheean, A. Wright, S. Sartori 40; J. Wilson 39.

Nearest the pins: 2nd G. Hennequin, 8th P. Furborough, 13th M. Loughran, 17th M. Shead.

Eagles: 7th S. Sartori, 1st M. Johnson.

Albatross 10th N. Burne.

Well done Norm, a very rare golfing shot indeed.

Great to see everyone playing their fourball knockout matches, well done.

In a little under two weeks we begin our quest to win men’s pennant. We now have enough numbers to field four sides and the teams look to be very competitive. Check the pro shop as the teams are displayed from today.

Well done to Ben and Sam on the greens over the weekend. With a little extra pace the greens are true, responsive and of a very high standard.

Good golfing, and remember pennant starts in two weeks and this Saturday is monthly medal.

Foster ALL reports about the course have comeback with high praise of the condition of the course, especially for this time of year..

Tuesday, February 24 men’s par: Winner was Rhys Ireland with +4, on a countback from Neil Chandler also on +4.

Down the line: Neil Chandler +4, John Mathers +3, Brian Blake +1. Nearest the pins: Rhys Ireland, David Hutchinson.

Thursday, February 26 - men’s stableford: Winner was Clarke Gray with 42 pts.

Down the line: Rhys Ireland 37 pts, Nev Thompson 36 pts, Kev Witheridge 36 pts. Nearest the pins: Nev Thompson, Rhys Ireland.

Friday, February 27 - stableford: Winner was Kevin DaSilviera with 23 pts. Down the line: Geoff Eddy 23 pts countback, Norm Cooper 18 pts countback. Nearest the pins: Peter Dight, Kevin Flett.

Saturday, February 28 - stableford 4th Round Stig Nelander: The winner in A Grade was Norm Cooper with 40 pts. In B Grade Geoff Eddy was the winner with 38 pts.

Down the line: Pat McKay 39 pts, Robert Fulton 39 pts, Doc Menzies, Kevin Witheridge, Geoff Prue, and Bruce Knee all with 37 pts. Nearest the pins: Kris Drangsholt, Robert Fulton, John Mathers, Doc Menzies.

Members and golfers draws: The members draw was won by Robert Blake who wasn’t present to collect the $750. The draw will jackpot to $800 this coming Friday.

The Saturday golfers draw was won Neil Macleod, however he wasn’t present to collect the $460. The draw will jackpot to $480 next week.

Coming events: Monday, March 2 - SGWGA Bowl at Foster. Tuesday, March 3 - stableford. Thursday, March 5 stableford.

Friday, March 6 - 9 hole stableford; members’ draw 6.30pm - 8.30pm - $800.

Saturday, March 7 - Medal Day Ray and Judy Prain Trophy; golfers’ draw 5.30pm $480.

Pennant is fast approaching, so if you are looking at playing, could you please put

Wonthaggi Ladies SIXTEEN pairs played a qualifying round for the club’s Rita O’Connell 4BBB Par board event.

There were some great cards returned with the third and fourth place having to be decided on count back The top qualifiers with a great score of eight up were Pam Hanley (27) and Pam Russell (22).

The runners up were

the defending team of Marg Johnson (12) and Marion Walker (30) with seven up.

The other qualifying pairs on six up were Chris Hamilton and Ivy Ruby, and Anne Walker and Maree Anderson.

All the above pairs received BDL along with another pair, Di Grimmond and Bev Dobson, also with six up.

NTP: second Irene Walsh, 17th Kathy Geyer, Pro Pin eighth Marg Johnson.

Great score: from left, Pam Russell and Pam Hanley were the top qualifiers for the Rita Connell 4BBB Par event. your name down on the sheet in the clubhouse.

A friendly reminder about the approaching Patterson

Cheney Foster Week of Golf.

Please get your entries in to reserve your place.

Korumburra Volleyball A Grade: Warriors defeated Giants (2:1) 15:25, 25:19, 23:20; Bugs defeated Golliwogs (2:0) 25:17, 25:22, 13:14.

B Grade: Chargers defeated Odds on Black (3:0)25:19, 25:14, 25:9; Dodges defeated Shark Bait (2:1) 21:25, 25:16, 29:27; Panthers drew HELP (1:1) 20:25, 25:20, 15:15.

South Gippsland Field and Game THE 75 target March shoot was held on Sunday, March 1 at the Hallston ground in fine conditions and was attended by 89 shooters.

High Gun: S. Busana 61; AA: S. Busana 61, G. Morey 60, S. Silver 53; A: D. Rodrigus 59, S. Rae 55, T. Burge 55; B: S. White 54, B. Fisher 53, B. Bradshaw 52; C: S. Grattan 53,

S. Jarvis 53, T. Strybosch 48; Vets: M. Terrington 53, G. Hart 46, J. Jennison 45; Ladies: M. Hogan 54, K. Strybosch 43, T. Matthews 43; Juniors: T. Smith 50, A. McKenzie 44, D. Markley 23.

South Gippsland Field and Game shoots on the first Sunday of the month at the Hallston ground starting at 11am. New shooters are always welcome.

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club 2015 TRV 50m Prone Pennant Section B Round One: Leongatha 580.027 defeated Golden City 580.023; Stawell 570.019 defeated Geelong 565.017; Glenelg Region A 583.028 defeated Launceston VDC 570.019.

The best shooters for Round One are David Coupe from Glenelg Region A (Portland)

and Chris Sargant from Leongatha, both scoring 196.012.

Ladder: 4 Leongatha/4 Stawell/4 Glenelg Region A/0 Golden City/0 Launceston VDC/0 Geelong.

We shoot Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

Any inquiries, please call Rob Spratt 5664 2358.

Big field for pro-am golf A RECORD field will contest the annual Lang Lang Golf Club pro-am, on Thursday, March 12.

It will involve 50 top professionals, from Victoria and nationally, and 150 amateurs.

Most of the latter are club members.

The $11,000 purse is among the largest in the state’s regional clubs.

Play will be stroke for pros, and stableford for others.

There will be shotgun starts at 8.30am and 12.30pm.

Valuable prizes apply for longest drives and nearestthe-pin on certain holes.

The layout is in perfect condition, with lush fairways and greens running smoothly.

That is testimony to the hard work and talent of course superintendent, Mark Teeuw, and staff Cal Gray, Tom Knox and Mitch Virtue.

Visiting professionals constantly laud Lang Lang as one of country Victoria’s finest clubs, a true test of the game’s many facets.

Breaking the par 70 is

Ready for action: Lang Lang Golf Club general manager, Jean-Paul Haigh (centre) discusses the imminent pro-am with prominent member Ben Hall (left) and course superintendent Mark Teeuw. difficult, for danger lurks on every hole, particularly the thick woods and bushes.

However, that didn’t deter seasoned Melbourne pro Scott Laycock several years ago, when he scorched the track for a superb 61, a stunning nine under par.

That mark could stand for decades.

Club general manager Jean-Paul Haigh confidently expects another successful event.

He thanked the sponsors, the greens staff and many volunteers for their efforts.

“The pro-am, which continues to grow in popularity, is our main event each year,” Mr Haigh said.

“It attracts many leading names, great golfers who enjoy the challenge.

“I think it will take at least a four or five under par to win the professional sector.

“Scott’s incredible number certainly looks safe.

“He really had a day out in notching that 61, at the pro-am.

“We look forward to welcoming visitors, including spectators.

“They will enjoy the day, on a terrific course.”

The club has almost 450 members, its highest ever.

Furthers details are available by phoning Mr. Haigh on 5659 6284.

Cycling success in Leongatha FRIDAY night was another pleasant evening at the track with riders putting on some spirited racing with just next Friday night to come for the current track season.

Next Friday will be a short program followed by a sausage sizzle.

The one lap time trial saw several riders set new personal bests.

In the Junior Boys Division Oliver McLean (38.30), Thomas Fitzgerald (40.25) and Max Slinger (45.26) all set new personal bests whilst several others were very near personal best efforts.

In the Girls’ Bernadette Fitzgerald at 34.96sec was just short of her previous best.

Grace McLean at 35.60sec was a new personal best whilst Katherine Fitzgerald was at 37.83 sec.

In the Senior Division, Austin Timmins clocked a smooth 31.45 sec, just ahead of Will Lumby 31.83 sec and Steve Allen at 32.17 sec.

Harrison McLean (32.81) and Dylan Adams (34.04) were both able to put down new personal bests.

The Junior four lap scratch race went to Oliver McLean ahead of Thomas Fitzgerald whilst Michael Eastwood finished strongly to grab third place.

In the Senior eight lap scratch race the pace was on all the way with several attacks so that at the end

Pipped on the line: Grace McLean is narrowly beaten by Bernadette Fitzgerald in their heat of the matched sprints at the velodrome on Friday night. there was no bunch left to sprint.

Austin Timmins rode off all challengers to record the win ahead of Will Lumby and Steve Allen.

The Junior handicap was the Jack Edney Trophy.

Jack Allen who has held the trophy since last year was all fired up once again and hit the front at the 200m mark.

He defied the bunch of challengers behind to again take the trophy race.

Fleur Timmins raced right to the line to secure second whilst Thomas Fitzgerald with his wheel in front of a line of riders grabbed third place.

The Seniors moved on to a round of sprints.

Bernadette won the first from Grave and Katherine.

In the second heat it was Harrison McLean with

a throw on the line who claimed the win ahead of Dylan and Kevin.

In the third heat, Lachie Matthews made the early move but then allowed Steve Allen back into the race and he duly hit the line first.

In the final heat, Austin led out and Will looked a chance going into the last 100m but Austin finished strongly for the win.

The Juniors then raced a points score over nine laps with a sprint at six laps, three laps and the last lap.

Oliver McLean (15points) controlled the race with Thomas Fitzgerald (nine points) and quickly racked up the sprint points. Fleur Timmins (six points) battled hard but could not quite move with the two leaders.

Josh Wight (two points) was the best of the others.

The Junior team sprint was won by Thomas, Fleur and Max by a narrow margin over Oliver, Josh and Jack.

In the next heat it was a narrow win to Bernadette and Kevin over Grace and Katherine.

In the Senior group, the winning team was Austin, Lachie and Harrison.

The last event for the night was a senior elimination.

Austin Timmins claimed the win from Will and Dylan with some strong riding at the front of the bunch.

Tuesday night the club has a meeting at Steve Wilson’s to discuss the road season aggregate points.

All riders are invited to attend to steer through an outcome which suits all riders.

PAGE 46 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

SPORT | BOWLS

thestar.com.au

Phillip Island conquers South Gippsland PHILLIP Island won the Pennant Division One bowling title on grand final day at the Leongatha Bowling Club on Satur-

day.

Division 1: Phillip Island 14-71 defeated Inverloch 2-62.

Division 2: Loch 14-75 defeated San Remo 2-61.

Division 3: Tarwin Lower 13-65 defeated Wonthaggi 3-59.

Division 4: Port Welshpool 12-70 defeated Phillip Island 4-69.

Division 5: Tarwin Lower 16-74

defeated Wonthaggi 0-54.

The South Gippsland Bowls Division wishes to express its thanks to all bowlers who have competed in the 2014/ 2015 pennant season for their

dedication and commitment to the clubs they represented.

There is still plenty of bowls to be played though before the season ends in late April.

Left: Division One Premiers: Phillip Island took out the South Gippsland Bowls Division Pennant grand final on Saturday in Leongatha, from left back row Dennis Oakley (emergency), Matthew Allen, Daryl Major, Russell Taylor, Arthur Denny, John Batty, Peter Forrest, front row David Hanlon, Russell May, John Newcombe, Graeme Cornell, Kevin Wagner, Hans Olierook.

Below: Division Four Premiers: Port Welshpool took out the South Gippsland Bowls Division Pennant grand final on Saturday in Leongatha, from left John Roberts, Bill Matthews, Latna McLean, Errol Gregory, Marg McDonald, Anne Collins, Des Rielly, Trevor Vening, Peter Macphail, Sharon McDonald, Michael Collins, Jakob McDonald and Rob Greaves.

Division Two Premiers: Loch, pictured from left, Tom Loughridge, Colin Cochrane, Alan Center, Max Crawford, Greg Hodge, Jenny Miller, John Tuckfield, Graeme Turton (emerg.), Charlie Hodge, Keith Button, Geoff Barber, Findlay Luke. Absent Rob Glover.

Above: Division Three and Five pennant bowls Premiers: Tarwin Lower punched well above its weight. They are a small club having the minimum 24 players available for the two teams on Saturday with Pat O’Donohue as the emergency for both teams; pictured back row from left, G Cridge, M Bowman, G Hartshorn, R Lawrie, R Saunders, N Clark, A Marshall, R Aly, M Carey, J Fedley, P Griffiths, P Tainton, A Newsome, S Graham, B Massier, P Emmet, F Martin, M Hamdorf, R Poulton, J Kent; front row from left, J O’Donohue, P O’Donohue, G Burke, T Biddulph, P Henwood.

Left: Big thrill: Phillip Island bowler Kevin Wagner congratulates Peter Forest following his team’s win in the pennant finals on Saturday in Leongatha. Peter is this year’s Club Champion, South Gippsland Champion of Champion and the Strzelecki Champion. He will now go on to play for State Champion.

Peter was heard to say that winning Division 1 pennant was the greatest thrill.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 47

BOWLS | SPORT

thestar.com.au

good for their four man rivals.

Men’s social bowls continues this week on Thursday, March 5 starting at 12.30pm.

Names are required by 11.30am

Leongatha Ladies

IT has been a busy week at the Leongatha greens starting with Tuesday evening business bowls round five, with the results as follows: Nomadness 89 d Westaway Ford 31, Edneys 83 d Smiths 37, Repco 83 d Spencer H.B.B. 37, Whackers 83 d Reece Plumbing 37, Beers 76 d Pagettes 44, Stockdale and Leggo 75 d Nesci Transport 45, Murray Goulburn 75 d Parks 45, Mini Skips 71 d B.J. Earthmoving 49, Bigdog Locks 70 d Browns Stockfeed 50, Gatha Lions 69 d Nippers 51, Fillins 66 d Stewarts Tyres 54, Mountainview 60 d McDonald and Roberts 60, and Ladies 60 drew with PAGS 60.

The ladder shows Whackers on top with 345 points followed by Edneys 341, Repco 329, Nomadness 318, Mountainview 313, B.J. Earthmoving 313, PAGS 309, McDonald and Roberts 302, Beers 296, Smiths 282, Bigdog Locks 279, Nippers 279, Murray Goulburn 278, Mini Skips 278, Parks 277, Reece Plumbing 276, Gatha Lions 264, Pagettes 264, Stockdale and Leggo 263, Stewarts Tyres 262, Fillins 243, Ladies 243, Nesci Transport 226, Spencer H.B.B. 225, Westaway Ford 219, Browns Stockfeed 219.

Next Tuesday evening will be the last night and will see the grand final between Whackers and Edneys, and the club’s top tipster predicts if Whackers field the same team as they did last week they will be hard to beat, however Edneys are peaking at the right time and could be more up to the task.

The encouragement award will be played between Westaway Ford and Browns Stockfeed, the tipster’s thoughts are both teams finished with the same number of points so it is an even money bet as to who will pick up the prize. Our tipster also predicts several grudge matches for the last night.

Parks versus Mountainview and PAGS versus Pagettes, and this game could well turn into a brutal conflict because there is a lot more than bragging rights riding on this one.

Sunday, February 22 sets pairs event results were as follows: Division 1 winners Keith and Barbara Smith, Heathmont; runners-up Danny Wise and Pauline Summerhayes, Hastings. Division 2 winners were Clive Pagham and P. Simmons, Warragul.

Division 3 winners were Ian and Joy Todd, Leongatha.

Pinkies from Wonthaggi: from left, Ann Green, Sue O’Connell, Ria Stewart and Sue Hamilton made a spectacular sight on the rink and were there to win.

Bowling buddies: from left, Enid Bacon, Dot Knight, Glad Atkinson and Nola Mitchell from Yarram were well matched to their surroundings and would grace a bowling green anywhere.

Fabulous Four: from left, San Remo combination Marrilyn Forrest, Pam Wintrup ,Jenny Miller and Jaye Allen Dayle won our Ladies Invitation Day on Friday.

The green and gold: from left, from the proud home club hosting the invitees, Fay Turner, Bev Thompson and Ellie McIntyre from the Leongatha Bowling Club.

Division 4 Jim and Ann Lye, and the best last game went to Wayne Walker and B. Coulter.

The club also wishes to thank our club sponsors who supported the day.

Wednesday, February 25 saw the monthly triples in action and the winners were Wayne Walker (s), A. Easterbrook and O. Crouch with four wins plus 30. Runnersup were J. Newcombe (s), B. Major and G. Connell with four wins plus 27.

Best last game went to Archie Dowe, B. Dilg and Keith. Sponsors for the day were McDonald and Roberts and the club thanks them for their valued support.

Friday, February 27 saw the lady directors invitation fours day in action, with results as follows: Ditch to ditch winners were Ann Plowman, Mirboo North and our own Glenda Trotman, Leongatha.

The winners for the day were on 36 shots up, the San Remo team of J. Allandayle, J. Millar, P. Wintrup and M. Forrest; runners-up the Inverloch team of Y. Kee, J. Parks, C. Hensley and N. Martin with 28 shots up.

Third place went to the B.V. R.R. team of M. Pearson, C. Hughes, L. Marsh and G. Densley with 23 shots up.

Saturday, February 28, what a day, all the men’s pennant grand finals were held at the Leongatha greens and from early in the day bowlers and spectators began to roll in and Hughes Street filled with vehicles, and anyone who was

With the score locked at two all this game would give bragging rights to the winner.

Over the first few ends the deficits on Burge and Coram’s rinks were covered by Glen Scott who at one stage held a 12 shot advantage.

But then things started to go pear shaped.

Scott’s rink, holding three shots which would have further extended their lead, watched John Newcombe play his last bowl of the end with a trail for three shots.

This would have changed momentum and the Island then proceeded to whittle away the lead until finally getting in front and defeating the rink of Glen Scott (skip), R. Gabb, A. Pope and N. Hughes 25 – 26.

On rink two the team of M. Coram (skip), D. Roberts, H. Rybalka and J. Pinneri failed to fire a shot and as a result suffered a crushing defeat going down by 11 shots 14 – 25.

On show rink one the team of Ron Burge (skip), G. Pope, W. Parks, J. Sutcliffe was down by eight shots at one stage, but over the concluding ends some big bowls by the front three and then by Ronny Burge himself lifted his rink to a victory by three shots 23 – 20.

Overall we went down by nine shots 62 – 71.

Thanks to all our supporters who travelled up there and also to the ladies who prepared nibbles back at the club whilst we drowned our sorrows.

Until next season, safe travels to those who venture away from our bowls division and good bowling to all.

passing through would have thought it was an AFL grand final, not a bowls grand final.

From all reports this would have been one of the biggest ever gathering of bowls players and spectators ever seen in the South Gippsland area, and by the time play started even standing room only was scarce. Overall a great day.

Results as follows: Division 1 - Phillip Island v Inverloch, with the Island winning 71 shots to 62.

Division 2 - San Remo v Loch. Loch winning 75 shots to 61.

Division 3 - Tarwin Lower v Wonthaggi, with Tarwin Lower winning 65 to 59 shots.

Division 4 - the closest game of the day, Port Welshpool v Phillip Island, with Port Welshpool winning 70 shots to 69.

Division 5 - Wonthaggi v Tarwin Lower, and Tarwin Lower taking home the flag 74 to 54 shots.

The club would also like to thank those members who put their shoulder to the wheel to make the day a great success.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Inverloch

SATURDAY, February 28 was grand final day at Leongatha and for the fifth year in a row it was us versus the Phillip Island.

The pair came from two hoops behind at the beginning of the evening to draw and have to compete in a play-off with Alistair and Cameron from Dowling Power.

It was the best of three hoops and Alistair and Cameron were defeated on the last hoop in an exciting conclusion.

The final ladder: Pomegranate Two 26; Dowling Power 26; Glenmoor 24; Hackers 24; Pomegranate One 18; Hair Bairs 17; Bi-Rite Electrical 16; and Daffodils 15.

All who competed and the followers enjoyed themselves immensely and several of the teams have already signed up for the next Twilight Competition.

As usual the club members outdid themselves with the catering; luscious slices and other food was supplied and enjoyed by all.

Be watching for the dates of the next competition.

This Wednesday club members along with participants from all other Gippsland Clubs are travelling by bus to the Victorian Croquet Association’s beautifully kept lawns at Cairnlea to have a game.

The VCA are paying for the buses as part of their centennial celebrations last year.

Lunch will also be provided on what should be an enjoyable day.

Numbers are building on Wednesdays as Association Croquet is played in the morn-

Inverloch social bowls

Inverloch men’s It was Wednesday, February 25 and Corporate Bowls continued to attract a capacity field of 30 teams for the penultimate event for this season.

Next Wednesday (March 4) will be our last Corporate Bowls night, shortened to eight ends to allow for a four end play off for the two highest placed teams.

It will be followed, light permitting, by a number of the popular corner to corner novelty bowls which should provide the corporate bowlers with a colourful wind up to the season.

Inverloch Bowling Club wishes to thank the barefoot bowlers for bearing with us with respect to the number two green.

The number two has been in a sorry state for most of this season but had to be used to accommodate the many local teams which would have otherwise missed out on their annual Corporate Bowling.

The new synthetic green will be in place for the start of new season beginning in November.

Thursday, February 26 Men’s Social Bowls had 22 players playing four fours and two triples contesting two 12 end games.

Winners, with 35 points, were Mick Yates (s) with Alan Johnson and Bob Delahoy.

Runners up, also on 35 points, were Doug Muir (s) with George Scott and David Turnbull.

As so often happens, the two three man teams were too

Intense finish to Twilight Croquet P O M E G R A N AT E Two (Heather Grist and Fiona Panozzo) finished up winning the coveted trophies at completion of Leongatha Croquet Club’s Twilight Competition on Monday, February 23.

Triples: from left, Kathy Heaphy, Jill Bateman and Marg Flett took out the honours at the Inverloch Wednesday Social Bowls.

THE good late summer weather brought the bowlers out for the Wednesday Social Bowls day.

We welcomed Kathy Heaphy who was playing her first game and also welcomed back Sophie Brusmarello after a few months away from the club.

There were 27 players in a mix of triples and fours who played two games of 12 ends.

At the end of the games there were three teams that had won both games.

Honourable mention to Carol Hughes, Yvonne Kee and Chris Gillman for their 31 points.

Runners up on 34 points were Lois Luby, Cynthia Hensley, Rhonda Davies and Judy Parker. Congratulations to Marg Flett, Jill Bateman and Kathy Heaphy, winners on the day.

This turned out to be a big day for Kathy.

It was the first time she has played Social Bowls and it resulted in her first win.

This event was recognised with a souvenir of the club and a round of applause from all players.

Hope you have many more wins, Kathy.

Raffles were won by Edith Perrett, Carol Hughes, Jill Bateman and Marlene Jenkins.

Our next Ladies’ Meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 4 starting at 11am.

This Friday is Member’s Draw Night.

Also starting from 6pm.

We welcome back the Mad About Art group.

There will be a barbecue, salads, barefoot bowls and entertainment for the evening.

The cost is $15.

Members and guests are all welcomed.

Why not drop by?

It’s a great way to get the Labour Day weekend started.

LEONGATHA KNIGHTS F.C.

REGISTRATION COME/TRY DAY

SATURDAY MARCH 21 | 10.30AM-12PM IN OUR ROOMS AT MARY MACKILLOP CATHOLIC REGIONAL COLLEGE HORN ST, LEONGATHA

REGISTRATIONS OPEN FOR SENIOR MEN/WOMAN U19, U16, U13, U11, U9, U7 SAUSAGE SIZZLE AND LIGHT REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

COME MEET THE COACHES FOR 2015 ENJOY A FRIENDLY KICK AROUND

ENQUIRIES PH LORCAN 0408 699 789 ALTERNATIVELY REGISTER ONLINE www.gippslandsoccerleague.com

LEONGATHA TOWN NETBALL CLUB

Hawk eye: watching for a fault, referee Thelma Arnup kept a close watch on proceedings as the Twilight Competition went down to the wire. From left Alistair Dowling and Cameron Dowling (foreground), Dowling Power; Thelma Arnup; Heather Grist and Fiona Panozzo, Pomegranate Two. ing and Golf Croquet from 1pm onwards.

All are welcome to come and have a try.

Flat soled shoes are a must.

Equipment and coaching are available.

Saturday from 1pm is another club day where interested players are welcome.

Town Netball Club invites players to join our 2015 season, Starting Saturday, April 18 at the Leongatha Netball courts.

Registration day is Saturday March 14 From 9.30am to 12.30pm at the Leongatha Netball Pavilion

TOW3370011

Leongatha

Buffalo indoor

WEDNESDAY, February 25 saw nine players on a nice night to bowl which saw four teams, one of three and three of two.

It was nice to have Tiny and Jo Van Hoven from Queensland, friends of Peter and Toni Heldens, for a night of bowls.

We played two games of 16

LEO9550024

FRIDAY afternoon was a perfect day to be on the bowling green and the new synthetic lawns at Leongatha looked a picture for the Ladies Director’s Invitation Day. One hundred and twelve players gathered at the club to play Fours from as far afield as Eastwood and Clayton in Melbourne.

Yarram, Traralgon, Corinella, San Remo, Phillip Island, Foster, Loch, Korumburra, Fish Creek, Mirboo North, Lang Lang, Morwell, Yinnar, Wonthaggi, Toora, Meeniyan and Marg Pearson’s Bowls Victoria Representative team were all present to contest the prizes offered on the day.

ends with six bowls. There was two teams with no wins and two with two wins.

In fourth (LL) 12 ends, skipper Bill Wolswinkle and Mary Tumino; third (LL) 14 ends, skipper Toni Heldens, Joyce Occhipinti and Jo Van Hoven; second (WW) 17 ends, skipper Andrew Hanks and Joe Occhipinti; first (WW) 18 ends, skipper Charlie Tumino and Sebastian Terranova.

The best first game Charlie 24-8, second Charlie 18-12.

We hope to see you all next week at 7.30pm.

For all enquiries please phone Rebecca Arnason on 0438 002 999 or Helen Drury on 0428 624 494

PAGE 48 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

SPORT | CRICKET

thestar.com.au

• B GRADE DIVISION ONE

Finals berth up for grabs INVERLOCH wanted to bowl first against OMK.

It was the lowly Stingrays against the mighty Diggers.

The Diggers of course were good; they certainly were not bowled out.

With plenty of wickets to spare the team had a cool 381 ruinous runs on the board at the end of the day’s play.

OMK was 104 before the first of its opening batsmen David Creed was out for 86.

Luke Jones at the other end stuck around long enough to make 86.

Noel Creed strolled out in the heat of the afternoon sun and piled on 106 before the Diggers ran out of overs and one of the men who had joined him in the middle, Thomas Wyatt, swatted a casual 60.

Elijah Cousins was the most successful Stingray taking three Diggers’ wickets off 11 overs 3/59.

One would expect the Workmens to roll Nerrena.

It has been the second strongest team of the competition this season and is statistically way ahead of Nerrena.

However, for Nerrena the stakes are high; if it wins this one its chances of playing in the finals are still alive.

Winning the toss Redcaps decided to bat and managed 199 before it was all out in the 65th over.

Wayne Telfer made 48.

For Workmens Wayne Macdermid took 2/24 (14) and Mark Mccall 3/53 (16).

The Workmen’s innings is underway and after 10 overs it has lost one of its opening batsman, Liam Sawyer for

one run, to be 1/39.

Phillip Island will play in the finals and its last round opponent, the Imperials, will not.

The Imps outing returned 119 before the team was all out.

Tim Cashin top scored with 32 and for Phillip Island Steven Niven took 4/8 off 12.4.

Sharks is well on top with 54 runs on the board after 21 overs and all wickets intact.

The other game was between Town and MDU. There is the faintest of chances of Town still making the finals, but win this game it must.

MDU was restricted to only 100 runs before its innings was over, risking its precarious hold on fourth place and leaving the door open for Town or Nerrena

depending on how the round plays out this Saturday.

Jake Burge and Warren Turner each took three wickets for Town.

WON WORKMENS v NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena C. Friebe c. M. McCall b. Z. Macdermid.....................8 W. Telfer lbw. b. C. Harvey......48 C. Baudinette r.o. .....................10 T. Clark lbw. b. L. McGuirk.....47 J. Renden lbw. b. L. Volpe .........7 A. Harrison r.o..........................26 M. Croatto c. b. M. McCall......16 T. Davison c. b. M. McCall ........3 C. Dougherty n.o. .......................4 P. Joseph c. C. Harvey b. M. McCall ........................10 N. Battersby c. b. Z. Macdermid.....................6 Extras ......................................14 Total .......................................199 Bowling: Z. Macdermid 2/24, L. McGuirk 1/25, M. McCall 3/53, L. Sawyer 0/5, L. Volpe 1/43, L. McLean 0/26, C. Harvey 1/17.

1st innings Won Workmens S. Brann n.o..............................18 L. Sawyer c. T. Clark b. P. Joseph .............................1 L. McLean n.o. .........................21 Extras ........................................0 Total ...............................1/39 (cc) Bowling: T. Davison 0/16, P. Joseph 1/22, C. Dougherty 0/0, C. Baudinette 0/1.

IMPERIALS v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Imperials A. Meyer b. S. Niven ............... 11 D. Ginnane c. J. Blackwell b. M. Young............................0 K. Gray c. C. Epifano b. B. Young...........................18 J. Forrester c. C. Epifano b. J. Blackwell ......................30 K. McGavin c. M. Young b. D. Johnston ......................18 K. Maskell b. J. Blackwell .........0 T. Cashin lbw. b. S. Niven........32 T. Evans r.o.................................0 T. Woods b. S. Niven .................2 J. Dunn b. S. Niven ....................3 H. Marshall n.o. .........................0 Extras ........................................5 Total ....................................... 119

Bowling: M. Young 1/23, S. Niven 4/8, B. Young 1/32, J. Blackwell 2/16, D. Johnston 1/32, B. Insall 0/4.

1st innings Phillip Island R. Cleeland n.o.........................29 M. Parsons n.o..........................18 Extras ........................................7 Total ......................................0/54 Bowling: K. Gray 0/21, K. McGavin 0/9, T. Woods 0/15, T. Evans 0/2, J. Dunn 0/4.

MDU d TOWN 1st innings MDU M. Olden lbw. b. B. Berry ..........0 T. Zukovskis c. R. Edwards b. J. Burge ..............................7 R. Olden stp. I. Hanks b. S. Fixter ............................29 T. Sinclair r.o. .............................1 M. Kewming b. J. Burge ............1 P. Vine c. N. Lovie b. W. Turner............................3 D. Thomas c. I. Hanks b. W. Turner..........................21 M. Patching c. J. Hume b. J. Burge ..............................0 J. Riley c. S. Fixter b. W. Turner............................6 S. Riley n.o............................... 11

W. Collins c. J. Bolge b. N. Lovie .............................0 Extras ......................................20 Total .......................................100 Bowling: B. Berry 1/16, J. Burge 3/20, W. Turner 3/25, N. Lovie 1/17, J. Hume 0/8, J. Hume 0/3, S. Fixter 1/6, R. Edwards 0/2.

OMK d INVERLOCH 1st innings OMK L. Jones c. L. Anderson b. A. Mujtaba........................86 D. Creed c. M. Goldsmith b. E. Cousins ........................56 R. White c. N. Brayley b. E. Cousins ..........................5 P. Dyer c&b. E. Cousins.............9 J. Paterson c. N. Brayley b. L. Anderson ......................21 N. Creed n.o. ..........................106 T. Wyatt c. E. Cousins b. A. Brayley ........................60 D. McMeekin n.o. ......................7 Extras ......................................31 Total ....................................6/381 Bowling: L. Anderson 1/68, C. Bulter 0/32, I. Smith 0/61, S. Hayes 0/49, E. Cousins 3/59, A. Mujtaba 1/38, J. Womer 0/40, A. Brayley 1/13.

• B GRADE DIVISION TWO

Korumburra set to strike WITH one win for the season next to its name, and that was back at the beginning of the season, round one in fact, Glen Alvie has given itself a chance of finishing with a win.

Its first innings score of 179 might be enough.

It would be a great way for the wooden spooners to finish the year.

Wonthaggi’s Paul Ham-

mer was one of the Miners’ bowlers working hard to ensure his team show the visitors no such mercy.

He took 4/24 off 11 overs.

Kilcunda/Bass has struggled this year and its final match for the year looks to be no different.

Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL is a much stronger team and had Killy/Bass all out for 106 runs in the 57th over.

Killy’s opening batsman Paul Mohascy had them off to a great start with 48 runs but another batsman to go with him could not be found.

Matthew Boswell was the star bowler for Miners with 5/15 off 13 overs.

In the other match Korumburra and Poowong Loch are peers on the table and stand about the same height and girth.

This match might sort the teams out.

Korumburra seems to want to make a point and looks about to strike.

The Cobras final innings for the year reached 243 runs with the loss of only six wickets.

Poowong Loch has its

work cut out on Saturday.

WON MINERS v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie F. Gheller b. D. Lambert ..........24 G. Chisholm b. D. Jones ............5 I. Thorn lbw. b. D. Jones ..........21 P. Roberts c. D. Beesey b. P. Hammer ........................28 M. Hull c. J. Piasente b. D. Beesey ...........................4 A. McBride c. C. Honeysett b. P. Hammer ........................ 11 R. Matthews c. J. O’Reilly b. P. Hammer ..........................0 P. Palmer lbw. b. C. Honeysett.....................19 B. Davidson n.o........................24 K. Davidson b. C. Honeysett .....0

J. Lindsay c. S. Ivekovic b. P. Hammer ..........................2 Extras ......................................41 Total .......................................179 Bowling: D. Jones 2/22, R. Jones 0/31, D. Lambert 1/31, D. Beesey 1/29, P. Hammer 4/24, C. Honeysett 2/11, T. Nelson 0/15.

KORUMBURRA v POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Korumburra C. Smith c. S. Head b. N. Findlay ........................ 11 S. Harland lbw. b. R. Knox ......59 J. Celebrine c. R. Knox b. T. Allen .............................50 S. Hayes c. S. Magnusson b. M. Hancock ........................1 J. Oxlee n.o. .............................49 N. Leppin c. A. Bardwell

b. M. Hancock ...................... 11 D. Scott b. N. Findlay ................8 J. Richards n.o. .........................19 Extras ......................................35 Total .............................6/243 (cc) Bowling: M. Hancock 2/41, R. Knox 1/50, N. Findlay 2/52, T. Hancock 0/25, B. Hall 0/27, S. Head 0/17, T. Allen 1/15.

KOONWARRA-LRSL v KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass P. Mohascy c. b. S. Paterson........................48 R. Gardiner c. N. Grimes b. S. Paterson........................10 J. Bastwrous c. S. Moore b. S. Paterson..........................0 S. Tapscott c. B. Anderson b. M. Boswell .........................7

J. Reilly lbw. b. M. Boswell .......0 D. McMahon b. M. Boswell ......0 D. Ferguson lbw. b. M. Boswell .......................16 R. Duff c. N. Moore b. D. O’Connor ......................7 D. Bettles b. M. Boswell ............0 D. Blackney n.o..........................5 T. Whitham c. b. D. O’Connor ......................2 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .......................................106 Bowling: S. Paterson 3/29, N. Arnup 0/18, M. Boswell 5/15, D. O’Connor 2/31, P. Buckley 0/6.

1st innings Koonwarra-LRSL Extras ........................................4 Total ......................................1/16 Bowling: R. Duff 1/5, D. McMahon 0/6, S. Tapscott 0/3, D. Bettles 0/0.

C Grade scores Division 1

Poowong–Loch: Nathan Allen of Poowong Loch batting against Koonwarra in A2 at Leongatha Turf on Saturday.

Under 16 cricket grand final

Koonwarra: Ben Perry of Koonwarra Leongatha RSL claimed five Poowong Loch wickets at Leongatha Turf on Saturday.

THE LDCA Under 16 Grand Final will be played this Sunday, March 8 at the East Campus oval in Leongatha.

Congratulations to Nerrena and Poowong Loch for making it to the Grand Final.

The Grand Final is scheduled for 100 overs beginning at 10am.

Each team is entitled to bat 50 overs.

Batters must retire on 100 runs or the scoring shot to reach that score.

Bowlers are restricted to one fifth of the allocated overs for the innings with a maximum of eight overs per spell.

The LDCA will supply two LDCA umpires, Neil Grabham and Ian Thomas, plus the balls for each innings.

There will be a Man of the Match shirt award.

This will be a great exhibition of local Junior cricket.

OMK A1: OMK Grade A1 batter Daniel Lloyd knocks one away against Inverloch at Inverloch Turf on Saturday.

NERRENA v WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens S. Osborne c. N. Trotto b. D. Grigg .............................5 S. Roche b. D. Grigg ................27 C. Harvey b. N. Trotto ...............0 A. Geyer c. M. Waltom b. D. Grigg .............................5 I. Barnes b. N. Trotto ...............63 K. Maloney lbw. b. D. Grigg .....2 S. Coldebella b. N. Trotto ........38 S. Williams c. B. Gannon b. J. Kelly .............................24 M. Cadwallender n.o. ...............16 L. Borne lbw. b. B. Croatto ........1 M. Sharp b. B. Croatto ...............0 Extras ......................................33 Total .......................................214 Bowling: N. Trotto 3/56, D. Grigg 4/38, B. Croatto 2/20, M. Waltom 0/33, M. Wardle 0/9, J. Kelly 1/32, R. Baudinette 0/11.

1st innings Nerrena B. Croatto n.o. .......................... 11 B. Gannon n.o. ...........................6 Extras ........................................3 Total ...............................0/20 (cc) Bowling: S. Williams 0/6, L. Borne 0/4, S. Coldebella 0/9, M. Cadwallender 0/0.

TOWN v MDU 1st innings Town C. Dowling c. H. Collins b. D. Tuckett...........................1 J. Schelling b. K. Brown ..........24 M. Warren b. P. Robinson ..........7 G. Goss c. P. Robinson b. H. Collins .........................31 K. Fleming c. D. Sinclair b. P. Robinson ........................0 D. Goss c. D. Tuckett b. P. Robinson ......................19 L. O’Brien hit wckt. b. B. Thorson..........................8 G. Pouw c. D. Sinclair b. K. Brown ............................5 M. Kreutzberger b. K. Brown ..42 R. Shields b. M. Hoober...........18

M. Trotto n.o. .............................0 Extras ......................................29 Total .......................................184 Bowling: K. Brown 3/49, D. Tuckett 1/17, B. Thorson 1/63, P. Robinson 3/17, J. Brown 0/19, H. Collins 1/5, M. Hoober 1/4.

Division 2

WON MINERS v POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Poowong-Loch G. Birnie c. A. Hall b. J. Schroeder ......................23 G. Curry n.o. ............................45 T. Attenborough c. P. Loos b. A. Hall ..............................29 J. Hamilton c. P. Loos b. A. Hall ................................3 D. Russell c. L. Jones b. J. Nelson...........................17 L. Miller c. J. Schroeder b. J. Nelson...........................10 A. Dixon n.o...............................7 Extras ......................................15 Total .............................5/149 (cc) Bowling: A. Hall 2/31, L. Jones 0/14, A. Johnson 0/22, J. Schroeder 1/7, G. Peters 0/5, P. Loos 0/5, N. Jones 0/6, J. Nelson 2/48.

WON WORKMENS v KOONWARRA-LRSL 1st innings Won Workmens D. McGuirk c. J. Rockall b. A. Drury ...........................16 S. Anstey b. P. Kennedy ...........36 B. Evans c. J. Rockall b. Ja Pickersgill ......................1 M. Davey c&b. A. Stanley .....121 C. Rigby n.o. .......................... 113 J. Licis r.o. ..................................0 L. Anstey n.o. ...........................42 Extras ......................................59 Total .............................5/388 (cc) Bowling: Ja Pickersgill 1/45, A. Drury 1/46, D. Clark 0/70, P. Kennedy 1/20, B. Rawson 0/30, A. Piksons 0/43, A. Vaughan 0/25, A. Stanley 0/70.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 49

CRICKET | SPORT

thestar.com.au • A GRADE DIVISION ONE

Workmen’s tilt at Redcaps THE big guns were firing at the Nerrena Recreation Reserve on the weekend with two of the top sides, Nerrena and Wonthaggi Workmens going into bat.

The competition leader, Nerrena, has only one loss against its name for the season and Workmens with four sits fourth on the ladder.

Workmens won the toss and opted to bat first on what turned out to be another warm summers days although the condition were not as oppressive as the previous Saturday’s.

The innings was defined

by Gavin Britt’s 112.

When Britt was out caught

by Mitchell Clark, Workmens was well on the way to posting a significant first innings challenge to Nerrena.

In partnership with Jay Baker 46, Sam Huitema 30 and Ryan Thomas 24, Britt helped the score to 7/259.

The tail enders were able to push the score up to see Workmens finishing at 9/301.

The pick of the Redcap’s bowlers were Josh Trease

who finished with 3/41 (15) and Damien Symmons 3/28 (11).

Trease continued his great form for the season with an average of 13.83.

Second in the competition, Inverloch, has won all but two games.

Its opponent for the final round, OMK is fourth on the ladder with six wins and seven losses.

The match is being played at Inverloch and the home team sent OMK into bat.

The Diggers managed 8/207 with the Stingray’s Kit Rotthier doing much to control the flow of play with his 5/58 (17).

He has an impressive average of only 14 for the season.

Rotthier’s season best was 5/24.

Ryan Thomas took 2/19 (17).

Town, looks likely to finish the season remaining just outside the top four, was home to Wonthaggi Miners which is on the bottom of the ladder.

Having made 202 in its first innings, all out in the 32nd over, Town had Miners all out for 140 after 40 overs.

Amila Ratnaike top scored for Town with 33 and

the Miner’s Josh Andrighetto was the top scoring batsman on the day with 56.

Andrighetto found the boundary seven times.

Phil Owen took five Town wickets but it was Ryan Birkett who finished the day with 3/84 (13) who dismissed the first three batsman.

Bowling for Miners it was the Sri Lankans standing out again.

Off eight overs Amila Ratnaike finished with 4/40 and Madura Weerasinghe Silva bowled 15 resulting in 4/34.

Extras for each side cancelled the other out with both teams bowling 18.

Neither Phillip Island or the Imperials can make the top four and the finals.

The evenly matched sides met at Cowes where the Imperials were sent in to bat.

The innings, which was looking well on song early at 3/127, would have been abysmal but was saved by a knock of 91 runs by the ever reliable Mark Lafferty.

Seven batsman failed to score more than four runs and the Imps were all out in the 49th over for 144.

Tom Officer took 4/40 (9.4), and Scott Boyack, Car-

ith Keersthisinghe and Zach Brown took two each.

In reply Phillip Island has faced 26 overs and looks on top at 1/74.

Opening batsman Lachlan Cleeland is 43 not out while his partner Brodie Johnston was out for 26.

Eli Richards has joined Cleeland in the middle, has faced two balls and is yet to make a run.

Christian Silkstone took Johnston’s wicket.

NERRENA v WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens T. Hooper c. C. Salmon b. J. Trease............................15 R. Geyer c. D. Trotman b. J. Trease............................17 J. Baker c. D. Trotman b. J. Trease............................46 G. Britt c. M. Clark b. R. Clark .......................... 112 S. Huitema c. D. Symmons b. G. Murphy ........................30 R. Thomas stp. C. Salmon b. D. Symmons.....................24 D. Turton lbw. b. D. Symmons.......................6 J. Sheerin b. D. Symmons ........21 M. Thomas lbw. b. R. Clark .......0 J. Liddle n.o..............................13 J. Thomas n.o. ..........................12 Extras ........................................5 Total .............................9/301 (cc) Bowling: J. Trease 3/41, R. Clark 2/87, T. Wightman 0/89, P.

Matheson 0/29, G. Murphy 1/24, D. Symmons 3/28.

PHILLIP ISLAND v IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials R. Higgins c. T. Hornsby b. C. Keerthisinghe ..............17 M. Lafferty c. B. Johnston b. S. Boyack .........................91 T. Williams c. A. Manteit b. C. Keerthisinghe ................9 J. Ginnane c. T. Hornsby b. Z. Brown ..........................16 G. Sauvarin b. S. Boyack ...........2 C. Silkstone c. T. Hornsby b. Z. Brown ............................0 L. Rogers c. A. Manteit b. T. Officer ............................4 R. McLennan c. J. Black b. T. Officer ............................0 T. Pedlow c. B. Johnston b. T. Officer ............................1 Z. Price n.o. ................................0 T. Sauvarin c. L. Cleeland b. T. Officer ............................1 Extras ........................................3 Total .......................................144 Bowling: T. Officer 4/40, J. Cox 0/18, S. Boyack 2/57, C. Keerthisinghe 2/25, Z. Brown 2/3.

1st innings Phillip Island L. Cleeland n.o. ........................43 B. Johnston c. J. Ginnane b. C. Silkstone ......................26 E. Richards n.o. ..........................0 Extras ........................................5 Total ......................................1/74 Bowling: R. McLennan 0/29, Z. Price 0/12, T. Pedlow 0/6, L. Rogers 0/7, M. Lafferty 0/5, T. Sauvarin 0/5, C. Silkstone 1/7.

TOWN v WON MINERS 1st innings Town M. Borschman c. B. Andrighetto b. R. Birkett ..........................18 Z. Trease c. P. Owen b. R. Birkett ..........................31 A. Ratnaike c. J. Loos b. R. Birkett ..........................33 M. Smith c. J. Andrighetto b. P. Owen ............................13 M. Weerasinghe-Silva c. C. Thomas b. P. Owen ......24 A. Hickey b. P. Owen ...............30 A. Fixter r.o. ...............................2 D. Burge n.o. ............................13 L. Smith stp. C. Thomas b. P. Owen ..............................0 C. Bruce lbw. b. J. Loos ...........15 S. Clark c. J. Rumbold b. P. Owen ..............................6 Extras ......................................18 Total .......................................202 Bowling: R. Birkett 3/84, J. Loos 1/21, P. Owen 5/71, J. Andrighetto 0/11, J. Rumbold 0/10.

1st innings Won Miners J. Andrighetto c. D. Burge b. A. Ratnaike.......................56 G. Kent c. M. Weerasinghe-Silva b. A. Ratnaike.......................15 C. Thomas c. L. Smith b. A. Ratnaike.........................4 J. Honeysett c. L. Smith b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ......23 D. Loos c. A. Fixter b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ......10 R. Birkett b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ........5 B. Andrighetto c. M. Weerasinghe-Silva b. S. Clark ..............................2 J. Loos lbw.

b. M. Weerasinghe-Silva ........3 P. Owen r.o. ................................0 J. Rumbold n.o. ..........................0 F. Andrighetto c. M. Smith b. A. Ratnaike.........................4 Extras ......................................18 Total .......................................140 Bowling: M. WeerasingheSilva 4/34, A. Fixter 0/12, A. Ratnaike 4/40, M. Borschman 0/22, A. Hickey 0/11, S. Clark 1/13.

2nd innings Town M. Borschman n.o. ...................10 Z. Trease n.o...............................0 Extras ........................................0 Total ......................................0/11 Bowling: P. Owen 0/1, R. Birkett 0/10.

INVERLOCH v OMK 1st innings OMK A. Miller b. K. Rotthier..............1 J. Van Rooye c. R. Thomas b. K. Rotthier..........................9 A. Gorrod c. J. Smith b. K. Rotthier........................34 D. Lloyd c. W. Rankin b. K. Rotthier........................14 J. Wilson c&b. K. Rotthier .....100 K. Kerr c. W. Taberner b. L. Rankin............................1 T. Eustace c. J. Smith b. R. Thomas .......................10 B. Wyatt c. W. Taberner b. R. Thomas ..........................0 P. Dell n.o. ................................25 A. Jenkins n.o.............................0 Extras ......................................13 Total ....................................8/207 Bowling: L. Rankin 1/36, K. Rotthier 5/58, R. Thomas 2/19, D. Mathews 0/55, D. Clark 0/28, B. Thomas 0/0.

• A GRADE DIVISION TWO

Magic Moscript makes history A TOP story of the round is the inclusion of Chelsea Moscript in the Koonwarra/ Leongatha RSL team to become the first woman in history to play A Grade cricket in the LDCA.

Spin bowler, Moscript was involved in the first two wickets to fall for the day in Koony’s match against Kilcunda/Bass at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve.

She had Poowong Loch’s opening batsman, Colin Knox, caught and bowled for 10.

Moscript then ran out Peter Fort, the other opening batsman, for seven.

She later caught Adam Sheedy, batting at number five, also for seven.

Formerly from Leongatha South, Moscript who has represented Victoria at a national level, returned to Dandenong on Sunday to play with the Dandenong Women’s Cricket Club.

She will bat for Koony on Saturday before another Sunday match in Dandenong.

Poowong Loch went on to make 193 with Cameron Cutler the only real run scorer with 44.

Ben Perry was the pick of the Koony bowlers with 5/29 (16) in a round in which sensational bowling figures across the grades were not uncommon.

If Koony is to make the top four and play in the finals this is a match it will have to win, but, and it is a big but, Kilcunda Bass would have to lose to Foster, a highly unlikely outcome given that Foster has yet to win a game for the season.

The way things went at the Bass Recreation Reserve it is safe to say Kilcunda Bass’ place in the top four is secure with a first innings score of 5/414 declared.

The innings featured two centuries with Andrew Donohue’s 144 featuring 18 fours and a six while Ashley Oats’ 108 not out included 14 fours and two sixes.

To complete an awesome trio for Killy Bass Paul Palmer made 95 and also hit 14 fours and two sixes.

Frazer Griggs took 2/65 (16).

Foster will attempt to achieve the almost impossible when its innings begins this Saturday.

Ladder leaders Korumburra took on lowly placed Glen Alvie at home for it final round match.

It sent Glen Alvie in to bat and had the visiting team on its knees for 71 runs, all out in the 36th over.

Daniel Hales top scored with 31.

Alex Hamilton who opened the batting with Steven Smith (lbw four) made 13.

The rest of the Glen Alvie batting line up went cheaply and five fell victim to the might of Shane Dole who was on fire finishing with 5/24 (15).

The performance was Dole’s best in a wonderful season which has seen him achieve an average of 9.34.

In reply Korumburra faced 30 overs before backing itself to declare at 2/112.

The batting was opened

by Justin Cook who finished not out on 41 and Kallon Rigby who made 31.

Shane Dole made 31 not out.

Dean Williams took the two wickets for Glen Alvie 2/24 (7).

Glen Alvie is back out in the middle and has faced 10 overs.

At the end of the day’s play it was 1/12.

Kyle Dorman who took one of Glen Alvie’s wickets in its first innings took the one wicket to fall so far.

MDU which is second in

Bowling: D. Hales 0/18, J. Hales 0/19, D. Williams 2/24, B. McRae 0/26, L. McRae 0/17.

2nd innings Glen Alvie A. Hamilton b. K. Dorman.........0 S. Smith n.o. ...............................4 D. Williams n.o. .........................6 Extras ........................................2 Total ......................................1/12 Bowling: K. Dorman 1/3, S. Dole 0/5, A. Tagliaferro 0/2.

KILCUNDA-BASS v FOSTER 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass A. Larcombe c. M. Lynch b. F. Griggs ...........................13 T. Aplin c. M. Lynch b. T. Smith ..............................5 A. Donohue b. F. Griggs ........144 P. Palmer c. T. Smith b. H. Griggs ..........................95 A. Oats n.o. ............................108 J. Dakin lbw. b. D. Lacasa .........0 J. Tregear n.o. ...........................36 Extras ......................................13 Total .............................5/414 (cc) Bowling: F. Griggs 2/65, G. Collis 0/55, T. Smith 1/83, H. Griggs 1/72, J. Prain 0/22, J. Chaseling 0/68, D. Lacasa 1/29, B. Cripps 0/15.

Welcome addition: Cougars coach Jack Hughes with Chelsea Moscript at Leongatha Turf on Saturday. the competition to Korumburra took on Fish Creek Tarwin which cannot make the top four at Fish Creek.

The Demons sent Fishy into bat and had the home side all out in the 61st over for 117 runs.

The opening batsman, Gary Webster 30 and Graeme Webster 55 had proceedings underway with strong performances but no one who followed was able to build on their total (except Norm Wilkins who made 17 not out) and Fishy was back in the shed with a modest 117 runs.

Adam Eddy was at his best with a six wicket haul (6/25) and his brother Nick took three (3/16).

Adam Eddy didn’t eclipse his best bowling for the season 7/39 but he has finished the season with a bowling average of 8.08.

Nick best bowling for the season was 4/12 and he has

finished the season 11.89.

MDU has faced 14 overs and with night watchmen (Mark Le Page 13 and Michael Olden 27) at the crease has 50 runs on the board.

GLEN ALVIE v KORUMBURRA 1st innings Glen Alvie A. Hamilton r.o. .......................13 S. Smith lbw. b. K. Dorman .......4 R. Slade b. A. Meade .................2 D. Hales c. A. Meade b. S. Dole..............................31 D. Tiziani lbw. b. S. Dole ...........2 J. Burke b. S. Dole .....................0 D. Hateley b. S. Dole .................0 J. Hales c. S. Dole b. I. Osman .............................6 D. Williams c. A. Meade b. I. Osman .............................2 L. McRae b. S. Dole...................0 B. McRae n.o. ............................4 Extras ........................................7 Total .........................................71 Bowling: K. Dorman 1/12, K. Rigby 0/12, S. Dole 5/24, A. Meade 1/4, I. Osman 2/15.

1st innings Korumburra J. Cook n.o. ..............................41 K. Rigby c. S. Smith

b. D. Williams ......................31 I. Osman stp. & b. D. Hateley ....2 S. Dole n.o................................23 Extras ......................................15 Total ...........................2/112 (dec)

KOONWARRA-LRSL v POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Poowong-Loch C. Knox c&b. C. Moscript .......10 P. Fort r.o. ...................................7 W. Pollock b. B. Perry..............17 N. Allen c. L. Enter b. S. Sperling ........................21 A. Sheedy c. C. Moscript b. B. Perry ..............................7 K. Miller b. B. Perry ................19

R. Carvill c. C. Sherriff b. D. Baker .............................1 C. Cutler c. L. Enter b. B. Perry ............................44 A. Fisher c. N. Toms b. B. Perry ............................15 M. Loader r.o............................23 M. Allen n.o. ............................13 Extras ......................................16 Total .......................................193 Bowling: J. Kennedy 0/37, C. Moscript 1/46, B. Perry 5/29, S. Sperling 1/44, D. Baker 1/9, C. Sherriff 0/16.

FISH CREEK-TARWIN v MDU 1st innings Fish Creek-Tarwin G. Webster lbw. b. A. Eddy ......30 G. Watkins lbw. b. A. Eddy ......55 O. Straw c. M. Martin b. A. Eddy ..............................0 J. Pouw b. A. Eddy .....................2 N. Wilkins n.o. .........................17 W. Cocksedge b. A. Eddy ..........0 O. Brennan c. S. Arnup b. N. Eddy ..............................2 C. Fisher lbw. b. N. Eddy ...........0 M. Bright c. S. McRae b. A. Eddy ..............................0 A. Straw lbw. b. N. Eddy ...........0 E. Watkins c&b. S. McRae.........0 Extras ...................................... 11 Total ....................................... 117 Bowling: A. Eddy 6/25, M. Cantwell 0/16, S. McRae 1/16, N. Eddy 3/16, S. Arnup 0/14, M. Olden 0/24.

1st innings MDU M. Le Page n.o. ........................13 M. Olden n.o. ...........................27 Extras ........................................9 Total ......................................0/50

Great hands: Chelsea Moscript fielding against Poowong–Loch at Leongatha Turf on Saturday.

PAGE 50 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

SPORT |

thestar.com.au

Nationals boost Stony Creek

By Stuart Biggins THE Victorian National Party threw its support behind the Stony Creek Racing Club on Friday when it announced it would sponsor the 2015 Stony Creek Cup on March 8.

Support where it counts: from left, Terry Grace the CEO of the Stony Creek Racing Club with the National Party candidate for the seat of Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien.

Paddock to Plate

Lamb Adventure

Saturday March 14, 2015

Melbourne Food and Wine Festival comes to

Walkerville

Explore the journey from conception to consumption on a special Gippsland Food Adventure, learning about sustainable lamb production & preparation. Then head to the shearing shed for a lamb feast with local wines.

Explore the paddocks and bush of Malabar Farm to learn the intricacies of producing prime lamb. Meet the stars of the show in the yards, as well as their mums and dads. This tour is designed for guests to discover the passion and skills behind producing and preparing this wonderful meat.

Conclude the afternoon farm tour with wine and Gippsland cheeses before returning to the shearing shed for a butchering demonstration and evening feast of lamb and other local produce, served with Waratah Hills' award- winning wines.

Saturday March 14th 3.30pm - 8.30pm. $110. To book go to Melbourne Food and Wine event calendar. http://www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au/event-calendar/paddock-to-plate-lamb-adventure-5417

OSU7750001

The cup will be known as The National’s Danny O’Brien Stony Creek Cup. The National’s State Director, Jenny Hammett, said there were a range of factors to the party’s decision to get behind the club on its feature day.

“Having had some dealings with the club over recent weeks in relation to some of the challenges it is facing, combined with the fact the club was looking for a cup spon-

sor and the looming by-election in Gippsland South, it all worked in well and provided us with a great chance to not only show our support for the club, but also the industry.”

Stony Creek Racing Club president, Paul O’Sullivan, said he was delighted to have the National Party on board as the 2015 sponsor and acknowledged the party’s strong support of country racing.

National’s candidate for the byelection in the seat of Gippsland South, Danny O’Brien, said the Stony Creek Cup was a very historic day on the South Gippsland racing calendar.

“It really is the region’s feature race day and I encourage all South Gippslanders to get behind the club and partake in what is a fantastic social day out with great racing.”

National’s Leader, Peter Walsh, said sponsoring races was nothing new for the National Party and it had often got behind country race clubs with sponsorships.

“We proudly state we are very strong supporters of the industry as we recognise how important country race clubs are to rural economies.

“We have also taken our involvement a step further in recent times with our members having combined to take a share in a galloper.

“It is yet to win a race but after a series of placings we are hopeful.”

Mr Walsh said it had been intended to run the horse on Stony Creek Cup day but a slight injury setback had halted those plans.

Cup fashion flair from Influence LEONGATHA’S Influence on Dusk has all your autumn racing needs covered for the Stony Creek Cup on Sunday, March 8.

Owner Judy Stone said autumn doesn’t need to be all about dark colours.

“I would be expecting to see pretty prints and some plain colours. Racegoers need to dress like they are in the country,” she said.

For autumn racing, dresses should have a sleeve - short or long. There should be nothing strapless and the hem should sit just above the knee, or just below.

Shoes should be enclosed and hosiery or gloves can make an outfit. Add to that a lovely bag and some sunglasses and the look is complete.

Mrs Stone said race going men should look neat and tidy, with nice accessories and a hat is always a good touch.

“If I was judging, I would look for a woman who is classically well groomed, right down to her nail enamel,” she said.

“As long as everything they are wearing works well together and suits their age that is the most important

thing. Outfits don’t have to be too matched these days.”

Mrs Stone said in the couple’s competition, it is nice to see the guys match their ties and shirts to their partner’s outfit.

She said girls need to wear something in their hair, be it a hat, headpiece or fascinator.

Felt millinery is a great look for autumn races.

For the rest of autumn and into winter, the colour palette will include a lot of mustards, cocoa colours and neutrals.

“This winter, the European brands are quite muted without a lot of bright colour.

Orange will be replaced with melon for a season, so there is going to be a little bit of colour for everybody,” Mrs Stone said.

While the European brands will be muted in their colour selection, the Australian brands will have more colours, with plenty of naturals as well.

Oversized jumpers, wraps and ponchos are still very much in style, as are long line cardigans in different types of wools.

Mrs Stone said this year; the possum merino combination is going to be a popular choice.

Accessories will be based

in the tan, mustard and navy colours, while scarves will be nice and bright.

Influence on Dusk is coming in to the last of its summer stock, there is not much left in

store.

“We are heading into some really good cuts in prices, as I am already getting in new stock for autumn and winter,” Mrs Stone said.

Good looks: Judy Stone from Influence on Dusk in Leongatha has plenty of pretty frocks, perfect for the races or any other occasion.

We are proud to be sponsoring the 2015

The Nationals Danny O’Brien Stony Creek Cup Wishing the Stony Creek Racing Club a successful day!

Your local voice listening to local issues, feel free to contact Danny on: Email: danny.obrien@nationals.org.au Office: 36a Bair St, Leongatha Authorised by Danny O'Brien, 36a Bair St Leongatha

Serving South Gippsland.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015 - PAGE 51

| SPORT

thestar.com.au

TAC backs your safe journey home MAKING your journey along the home straight a safe one from this Sunday’s Stony Creek Cup is a must for race-goers, the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) said.

TAC chief executive officer Janet Dore said Victoria Police would be patrolling local roads and anyone who ran the risk of drink driving would also risk getting a hefty fine, or worse, killing themselves

or someone they loved.

“We want everyone heading to the races at Stony Creek next Sunday to have fun and get home safely. Planning your trip in advance is the best way to do so,” she said.

“Driving is a complex task you need to be alert for. Even small amounts of alcohol impair your ability to make timely and safe decisions.

“One in four deaths on Victorian roads involves someone driving with a blood-alcohol level of more than .05.

“The consequences of drink driving are costly, and in worst cases, tragic.

“In regional areas there can be limited public transport. That’s why we encourage designated drivers who choose to help get their mates home safely by planning ahead.”

A shuttle bus service will be running through Wonthaggi (10.30am), Cape Paterson (10.40am), Inverloch (11am), Korumburra (11.15am), Venus Bay (11.30am), Leongatha (11.30am), Tarwin

Lower (11.35am) and Meeniyan (11.45am). The bus will depart the racecourse 20 minutes after the last race.

This is a pre-book service only. Return adult tickets are $15 and children under 12 are free.

Anyone wishing to book should contact Ross Wise on 0407 343 451.

Don’t risk it: race-goers will able to have their blood alcohol levels tested at the Stony Creek Cup this Sunday.

Fashion Winners...

INF7840069

Influence on Dusk

TAC breath testing teams will be at the course on Sunday to help people avoid drink driving and will be set up at exit points to provide free breath tests, tea, coffee and water.

As many as 20,000 of these breath tests will be conducted this season across 60 country racing

meets, almost double the number of previous seasons.

This activity is crucial, as TAC research shows that regional drivers are more likely to drink and drive than residents in metropolitan Melbourne.

The regional drivers surveyed said they ran the risk of drink driving

when they felt there was no other way to get home, their trip home hadn’t been planned or they were a good driver and in control, regardless of having consumed alcohol.

“If you’re planning on driving, don’t drink, and if you are drinking at the cup, don’t drive,” Ms Dore said.

PAGE 52 - “THE STAR”, Tuesday, March 3, 2015

LITTLE ATHLETES INSPIRE Page 41

sport@thestar.com.au

Back Stony Creek and head to the Cup

By Stuart Biggins STONY Creek will turn on some exciting racing this Sunday, March 8 with an eight race program featuring the 2015 The National’s Danny O’Brien Stony Creek Cup where the stakes are high with $70,000 up for grabs.

The track could not be in better condition thanks to the tremendous work of talented track curator Trent Luckhurst.

Jenny O’Sullivan, wife of club president Paul O’Sullivan said, “Legend has it that if a horse does well at Stony Creek it will do well in Melbourne.”

Looking up the straight from the winning post she points out the rise and says this track is a good indicator

of form.

“To win here, a horse needs to be fit,” she said.

And it isn’t just the thrilling racing on offer Stony Creek this weekend, the club will again host the popular Fashions on the Field and there will be plenty to entice punters to strut the catwalk.

A great array of prizes are on offer ranging from the $1000 first prize for the best dressed lady, bed and breakfast accommodation at Inverloch, menswear, pharmacy packages, fabulous hampers and more.

Ambassadors will roam the lawns encouraging punters to enter one or more of the three categories: ladies, men and couples to be judged by a ‘celebrity judge.’

Many dignitaries will be present on the club’s day of days.

The racing club com-

mittee will host the chairman of Country Racing Victoria Lance McMillan and his wife as well as the National Party’s candidate for Gippsland South Danny O’Brien who is campaigning for a fairer go for country racing clubs and is taking a strong stance against Country Racing Victoria’s cuts to Stony Creek and Woolamai.

The Shadow Minister for Racing Tim Bull and Country Racing Victoria board member and life member of the Geelong Racing Club Brian Dougherty will be in attendance.

The South Gippsland Shire Council Mayor, Deputy Mayor and three Ward Councillors have also been invited.

As usual the local community will play an important and integral role on the day.

The relationship between the racing club and the local community is very much a symbiotic one.

Terry Grace the club’s CEO says that without the local community racing at Stony Creek would not be possible.

Foster Rotary, Meeniyan Pony Club, Leongatha Golf Club, Stony Creek Combined Ladies’Committee, Port Welshpool Coast Guard, Foster Netball Club and the Stony Creek Football Netball Club all contribute to the success of every race day at Stony Creek.

Children under 17 are admitted free and can enjoy a wide range of entertainment.

Racing Victoria and Country Racing Victoria have a joint promotion at the moment.

The Relaxed Racing picnic hamper which is $50 admits two adults and contains a cooler bag, quality rubber backed picnic rug, an amazing miniature picnic table, wine or champagne glasses, iced tea, muesli bars, apples and sandwiches.

* Price for MS 170 as shown. Free Carry Case valid 1/3/15 to 31/5/15 on these models only MS 170, MS 171, MS 180, MS 181, MS 181 C-BE, MS 211, MS 211 C-BE PD3, MS 231, MS 231 C-BE PD3, MS 251, MS 251 C-BEQ RD3 or while stocks last

“LARGEST RANGE & BEST PRICE IN GIPPSLAND”

L.M.C.T. 2714

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

South Gippsland Hwy, LEONGATHA Ph. 5662 2028 www.marriottsmpe.com.au

MAR3270841

Celebrating a win: managers of the 2014 Stony Creek Cup winner, Ali Vital, Brendan Tohill and Dr. A great place, great people: from left, the Stony Creek Racing Club president’s wife, Jenny O’Sullivan of Gippsland Food AdSue Taylor hold the Cup high. ventures a cup day sponsor, The Nationals candidate Danny O’Brien and club CEO Terry Grace.