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Beautiful Bair Street: South Gippsland Shire Council is inviting the community to comment on the transformation of Leongatha’s Bair Street. Among the staff behind the grand rejuvenation of the town’s central business district are, from left, planning manager Paul Stampton, engineer coordinator Paul Challis and senior strategic planning officer Chantal Lenthall.
Bair no more Plan to revamp Leongatha’s CBD revealed By Brad Lester LEONGATHA’S central business district will be transformed into an attractive, vibrant shopping scene under a visionary plan by South Gippsland Shire Council. Council is now seeking public comment about redesigning Bair Street, Lyon Street, Gollers Lane, Lardner Place and Horticultural Park. Last week council unveiled the Reimagining Bair Street project designed to beautify the
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town’s heart with more trees, gardens, art, improved parking and better pedestrian access. Three options have been proposed to reinvigorate Bair Street itself: a central park, angle parking separated by greenery and using parts of the road for public space. Safer pedestrian crossing points will be installed and the four lanes of traffic could be reduced to two. Council’s planning manager Paul Stampton said the multi-million dollar project would bring Leongatha into the future. “Bair Street was last changed 30 years ago so this is a generational change being made by the
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community,” he said. “It will change what is the civic centre of South Gippsland into what is a more appealing streetscape. At the moment, it is a highway going through the middle of town. “It will make Leongatha a more attractive place to arrive at and a more attractive place to stay in.” Mr Stampton said the redesign aimed to attract more shoppers to Bair Street, where there were now many empty shops. “That is why we are getting people to consider increasing parking and making it easier for peo-
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ple to cross the road,” he said. “In the next 10 to 20 years we are going to have to attract people to shopping centres and we want to create an environment in Leongatha where people will want to do that.” Reducing the number of traffic lanes would contribute to enticing more trade to the eastern side of Bair Street. “If you are trying to cross Bair Street with a pram, you struggle to fit into the existing median strip,” council’s engineering coordinator Paul Challis said. Continued on page 3.
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Greener look: more trees and grass could Intimate setting: Lyon Street could be beauenliven Bair Street. tified to look like this.
Greetings visitors: a grand welcome sign could Sit down: a possible vision for Gollers be built near the McCartin Street intersection. Lane.
New look CBD unveiled Gollers Lane, while retaining access for delivery vehicles; • many more trees in all streets, expanding on the single tree in Bair Street; and • resealing the road surface. Trees could be natives or exotics, and more bike parking could be added. Street design could effectively reduce the speed at which traffic travels. A site will also be considered for the location of the proposed statue of Lennie Gwyther and his horse Ginger Mick. Lennie, aged nine, rode to Sydney on his horse in 1932 to watch the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
The ideas plan will guide road and footpath improvements, new landscaping, street furniture and other upgrades once the heavy vehicle alternate route is completed - scheduled for the end of next year – and trucks are diverted from Bair Street. Council will then take over ownership of Bair Street from VicRoads and remodelling works will begin. Council will collate the community’s responses and prepare a draft master plan by March 2016, with the final master plan likely to be confirmed by May 2016. Council expects to start works in Bair Street in 2017-18, depending on
Power outage warnings wanted By Tayla Kershaw POWER outages without warning are affecting local businesses. Inverloch’s central business district experienced a power outage on Friday morning and few affected business owners were warned. “This is the second time the power company has
neglected to inform people about power outages. There was a planned outage on Thursday, October 8, but it was cancelled because businesses called the company to find out what had happened,” Newsxpress Inverloch owner Trudy Banks said. “We were warned about the outage on Friday two weeks beforehand because
Woman killed at Fish Creek A CAR accident near Fish Creek claimed the life of a 22 year old Wodonga woman on Friday.
The woman was travelling towards Fish Creek on Meeniyan-Promontory Road at 4.20pm when the accident occurred. Police are currently investigating the circumstances of the crash, however it appears as though the driver lost control of the car when travelling around a right hand bend. The car rolled a number of times before crashing into roadside trees. The driver, the only passenger of the car, died at the scene of the accident, taking the state wide road toll up to 216 this year. Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
we called the company last time, but they failed to notify the other businesses.” Friday’s outage was also cancelled and only lasted a little over an hour, but businesses still experienced a sales drop. Owner of Pharmasave Inverloch, Chaite Takkallapally, said the pharmacy was given no notice so they were unable properly to prioritise customers who needed their scripts immediately. “Generally we are able to catch up by the end of the day but obviously it causes a bit of a rush. It’s not always easy.” Mr Takkallapally said. “We need to know it’s happening so we can do something about it.” Pharmasave is Inverloch’s only chemist, with the nearest facilities located in Wonthaggi and Leongatha. Ms Banks said the outage affected the newsagency’s ability to do account balances or any EFTPOS transactions. “There’s a safety issue as well and it’s bad for the business, because without
the lights on the shop looks closed,” she said. After she was warned about the upcoming outage, Ms Banks was able to plan the business day and turn off her computers safely. Other businesses were unable to do the same. “The power company did the right thing by us but it didn’t tell everyone. This outage was also cancelled, so there will be more in the lead up to Christmas which will have an impact,” she said. “The company should know which businesses and homes will be affected and inform them properly.” Electricity network agency AusNet Services did not comment before going to print.
funding and the timing of the completion of the alternate route. Council has allocated $1.825 million to the project in 2017-18 and will also seek state funding. “This project will cost in the millions because it will include street furniture, and services that run up and down the street,” Mr Stampton said. MDG Landscape Architects are working with council on the Bair Street vision, having completed projects along Melbourne’s Yarra River and Waverley Park. A town park is also mooted for the existing railyards behind Bair Street. Council has resumed talks with the State Government agency that owns the land, VicTrack, about the future of this unused site. However, redeveloping the railyards would be a separate project. The contract for construction of the alternate route is expected to be released this month.
Shape Leongatha’s heart SOUTH Gippslanders now have the opportunity to influence how Leongatha’s central business district will look for the next 30 years. South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking the public’s input into the Reimagining Bair Street project. To take part: • fill out a survey at surveymonkey.com/r/re-imaginingbairst • send council your submission; or • visit a council street stall on noon-3pm, Friday, November 27 or 9am-noon, Saturday, November 28. The stall will be in Lyon Street. Surveys and submissions must be completed by Friday, December 18. The public is invited to keep updated about the project by watching the website southgippsland.vic.gov.au/reimaginingbairst or subscribing to the email list by emailing council on Re-imaginingBairSt@southgippsland.vic. gov.au.
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Continued from page 1. The start of the Great Southern Rail Trail could be moved to Bair Street, at the beginning of Horticultural Park, which may be expanded. Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry secretary Sandra Fleming has seen initial plans and was overwhelmed. “It is just absolutely fabulous. This is far more beautiful than I would have imagined. It will make Bair Street a really lovely space to come into and shop,” she said. “It seems to have a pretty good balance of parks, traffic and lovely areas.” An ideas plan for Bair Street and surrounds re-
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Station not up to scratch By Sarah Vella CALLS to improve the Leongatha bus sta-
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held in Leongatha. The consultation sessions, held to provide information for the regional network development plan, were held in July and October.
But there has been no confirmation whether the recommendations put forward by the community will
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the second meeting held recently was going to be a follow up, but it wasn’t.” PTV spokesperson Nicholas White said during the public consultation sessions, the local community identified the need for improved facilities at coach stops in Leongatha and across Gippsland. “This feedback is being considered as part of the plan, the first short, medium and
Not good enough: Leongatha’s Lyn Tapscott said there is a lot of room for improvement at the Leongatha bus station. She said it needs better lighting and toilet facilities.
long-term plan for public transport in regional Victoria,” he said. A draft plan is expected to be presented to the state government by the end of the year. Ms Tapscott said having no toilets at the station was a big issue and moving the coach stop to Michael Place would be a good alternative. “It is fairly well lit and there are toilets. I don’t see why we shouldn’t have those services at the bus station,” she said. “I believe when the road work starts on the heavy vehicle alternate route, the bus stop could be relocated to Michael Place, which will be good.” Ms Tapscott said changes need to be made to the number of buses travelling between Leongatha and Melbourne and the Latrobe Valley. “We need a later timetable particularly on weekends and during the football season,” she said. “If you get on the early coach, you can get held up on the freeway, or if the coach breaks down, it can be a bit of a disaster.” She said there should be also be more buses to Traralgon.
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“At the moment, the bus drops off at the Traralgon plaza, but doesn’t pick up there,” she said. “You have got to walk all the way back to the Traralgon train station to catch the bus and the last one leaves at 3.30pm, so you can’t even spend a whole day there.” Max Semken from the South West Gippsland Transport Group said the facilities at the Leongatha station were poor at best. “The facilities are below standard, there are no toilets and there is no direct access to the main street. The lack of lighting makes it unsafe,” he said. “The bus shelter should be ripped from the ground, put in a smelter, melted down and made into a proper bus shelter.” Mr Semken said if Public Transport Victoria delivers on the request for more bus services, the Leongatha station should become a manned ticketing place. “It should be open seven days a week for 18 hours and the old goods yard should be turned into a car park for 80 to 100 cars, with easy walking access across the lines,” he said.
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many family groups.” Mr Burns said members of the public had an opportunity to get answers about fire safety in the home, in vehicles and around their properties. “We got lots of questions about fire prevention,” he said. Mr Burns reminded people to make a fire plan. “Remember, if you have not yet done your fire plan, now is the time to start,” he said. Leongatha Fire Brigade captain Greg Clifford demonstrated the crew protection systems on the fire truck, including external sprinklers on the truck designed to protect the firefighters inside if a bushfire passes over. He also explained how to use fire blankets, for example in the kitchen, while Mr Burns demonstrated the use of a fire extinguisher. Children were able to try their hand with the extinguishers and fire hoses, as well as climbing into the trucks and trying out the lights and sirens. Captain Koala also made an appearance and many people enjoyed the free barbecue. Captain Clifford said the idea of open day was to open the doors and let everyone see what the brigade does. “We’ve got a brigade of about 40 volunteers but we need to keep building on that,” he said.
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Six safe after blaze By Sarah Vella A FIRE destroyed a Toora home on Saturday morning, leaving a family of six homeless but uninjured. The CFA was called to the building in Stanley Street at around 8.20am. All six occupants were able to escape before the fire took hold and destroyed
the whole building. A neighbouring house/ shop also received minor damage, however the fire was contained, preventing major damage. Toora Fire Brigade captain Ray Argento said the building was a shop that was converted to a residence several years ago. “The brigade received a call at around 8.20am, with a report a room was
on fire at the rear building, which is part of the residence,” he said. “The Toora brigade responded and was assisted by Foster and Welshpool brigades. We worked for around an hour and a half to bring the fire under control, before it spread to adjoining properties. “The brigades continued to monitor the fire afterwards, however the building sustained sub-
stantial damage and as a result may have to be demolished.” The cause of the fire is being investigated by Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit. To assist the family’s recovery, a drive for food and clothing was started by the Foodworks supermarkets in Toora and Yarram on Saturday morning. Dave Bansal from the supermarket said the Toora
family was a regular customer of the store and lost everything in the fire. “It is good to see all of the townspeople, in both Toora and Yarram, getting behind the family and helping out with donations,” he said. “We are still getting regular phone calls from people wanting to donate.”
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All gone: a home on Toora’s Stanley Street was destroyed by fire on Saturday morning. All six occupants were able to escape the house uninjured, but the family home was unable to be saved.
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Logans master plastic-free challenge By Lucy Johnson PLASTIC waste exists in many modern products, so when
Poowong’s Tammy Logan decided to go plastic free she knew it would be a challenge.
“I decided to try plastic free July as a challenge for myself,” Ms Logan said. “For a long time I was unhappy with myself and the impact I was having on
the environment. “I wanted to lead my children by example so I took up the challenge.” At the completion of the challenge Ms Logan felt
Plastic free shopping: from left, Tammy Logan and daughter Ainsley Logan buy in bulk at Leongatha Health Foods to avoid using plastic waste.
the choice to give up plastic waste was more feasible than she had thought so she chose to continue the plastic free lifestyle. Author of Gippsland Unwrapped, Ms Logan has chronicled her plastic free journey on her blog where she shares her experiences and tips for those wishing to minimise their environmental footprint. “I aimed to start the blog to find a Gippsland solution to the plastic problem. I share information on all the little stores in Gippsland I shop at,” she said. Ms Logan uses recyclable bags and containers to do her shopping, steering clear of plastic bags and packaging. “I used to shop at one supermarket but now I shop at a number of places that solve plastic free problems. Every week I go to the grocers, the fish monger, the butcher and lots of small business
across South Gippsland,” she said. “Most stores are really accepting of my challenge and I think it is good to promote it as a normal thing to do.” Many local businesses have taken steps to reducing their plastic waste too. Some local cafes now discount customers who opt to use a Keep Cup rather than produce more waste with take away cups. “It has become a part of my life. Many of the things I thought would be difficult have turned out to be more easy than anticipated. Things like tea and herbs can simply be bought in bulk,” Ms Logan said. Going plastic free has not been without its challenges though. “I do not eat as much cheese as I used to; it took us a while to work out a solution for that. We now buy little portions from wax wheels,” Ms Logan
said. “We cannot seem to find strawberries out of plastic punnets though, so we are planning to visit some farms. “Sometimes I have to be creative about problem solving. Most businesses have been happy to help.” The Logan family has been thrifty with plastic items in the house by not throwing out broken plastic goods. The mother of two keeps her children happy by buying lollies in bulk and buying chocolate in paper packaging rather than foil. “I am getting back into gardening and cooking again and it has been really good fun for us,” Ms Logan said. “Most people have been really positive. They just say ‘wow’ and ask me a lot of questions.” To follow Ms Logan’s journey, visit gippslandunwrapped.com
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TRASH and treasure, craft, food and music, there was something for all, young and old at the Chairo Christian School car boot sale in Leongatha on Saturday morning. The school grounds looked a picture, starting with the roses at the entrance in full bloom providing a colourful welcome. After the rainy weather of the past few days, people were happy to be out and about, browsing the interesting variety of goods on offer.
Family affair: from left, Elly-May, Adele, Kasey and Corey Dunn had fun finding soft toys at the Chairo Christian School car boot sale on Saturday.
Mayor says thank you BASS Coast volunteers were thanked for their efforts this year on Friday night. The mayor’s Community Thank You party was held at the Cape Kitchen on Phillip Island and around 90 people attended. The event was a success and an excellent way to wrap up the year.
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Valued community: from left, Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Kimberley Brown was pleased to celebrate the work of local volunteers with Kirk Skinner and Dr Nola Maxfield.
Recycling record in council’s sights RECYCLERS have been congratulated on their efforts to keep Bass Coast environmentally friendly recently.
As part of Planet Ark’s National Recycling Week, Bass Coast Shire Council highlighted the environmental benefits of reuse and recycling programs. In 2014-15, the community and visitors separated more than 3500 tonnes of recyclable packaging material – an additional 100 tonnes compared to the previous year. Bass Coast mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said to help put that in to perspective, a 747 jumbo jet airplane weighs around 333,000 kilograms. “It has been a jumbo sized achievement for the Bass Coast community to have recycled more than 10
times that weight,” she said. National Recycling Week, celebrated from November 9 to 15, encourages local households and businesses to take their recycling to the next level. Understanding which items can be recycled through recycling bin services or local waste facilities is the first step in establishing successful recycling habits. During recycling education activities at local supermarkets last summer, many shoppers said they were not aware they could now recycle empty plastic cleaning product containers from their bathroom, laundries and garages. Many local residents also did not know they could return plastic bags to the recycling bins at major supermarkets. “Together we can set a recycling record of 4000 tonnes this year,” Cr Brown said.
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Seek help to beat ice By Tayla Kershaw HEALTH organisations rallied together to reduce the stigma surrounding ice at a drug forum at Mirboo North Football Clubrooms last Wednesday night. Addiction to the drug – known for causing extreme agitated behaviour – causes users to feel judged and stops them seeking the help they need. Around 70 people attended the forum, including health professionals adamant about supporting the community. The night was organised by the Mirboo North Commonwealth Lodge and sponsored by Freemasonry Victoria. “We tried to broaden the audience’s view of the problem. We wanted to highlight the fact alcohol and cannabis are still present and the leading cause of ambulance callouts, but reinforce how ice affects neurobiology,” Latrobe Regional Health dual diagnosis clinician Gillian Ashton said. One of the guest speakers on the night was Inverloch’s Rebecca Slavin, who spoke about how she found her way out of her addiction. “I had a desire to be accepted and mixed with the wrong crowd at age 13,” she said. “I found acceptance in the party scene. I was the fun one.” As her addiction spiralled and she became a regular ice user, her skin turned grey and her body became frail. Despite this, Mirboo North ambulance member Don Gillies said it would take six men to restrain someone of Ms Slavin’s size when they were affected by ice. Ms Slavin described herself as “drowning in her addiction”, but her life changed when she walked through the gates of
Teen Challenge, an ice rehabilitation facility in Western Australia. She was there for 14 months and now encourages others to choose life instead of the dangerous drug path. Help can be found close to home as well, with the assistance of local health facilities. “This is a health problem not to be ignored and we need people to know where to go for help,” Ms Ashton said. Korumburra Community Mental Health’s senior social worker Peter Little spoke about how the community can support each other. “We’re all on the same team and the team is life,” he said. Mr Little engaged the audience by asking them how to deal with certain issues. “I was quite surprised by the level of engagement from children to adults. Everyone had a perspective and it’s good to see that,” he said. “We need to keep up this momentum by holding these forums and raising the profiles of services that can help people who are struggling.” A 24/7 helpline is available for family and friends looking for personal advice and local service sectors can refer people to treatment services in Gippsland and beyond. The Latrobe Regional Hospital has also worked to ensure its emergency department is capable of managing addiction patients safely. “First we have to try to calm them down and talk to them appropriately. The call staff will be educated to handle the withdrawal process to help reduce risk,” Ms Ashton said. “This education about managing aggression will be rolled out to all hospitals, provided by the State Government’s department of health, as part of its ice action plan.”
Helping others: Inverloch’s Rebecca Slavin told her story about overcoming ice addiction at the Mirboo North ice forum on Wednesday night to help others realise the importance of seeking help early.
Crash injures two TWO cars collided in Leongatha on Friday. The accident occurred on a bend at Turner Street, near Hughes Street. Police said one car travelling west entered the
corner and skidded onto the wrong side of the road, colliding head on with another vehicle. The two female occupants of the impacted car were admitted to hospital with minor
injuries. Police are interviewing the 25 year old Inverloch man who was driving the car when he lost control. Independent witnesses are being interviewed by police.
In charge: Bushlea Farms’ landmark 25th anniversary jersey sale at Koonwarra on Saturday attracted interstate and overseas interest. The family behind Bushlea Farms is, from left, Lisa, Wayne, Keith and Pat Kuhne, and front, Ruby. Full story on page 38.
Secrecy creates angst By Brad Lester CR KIERAN Kennedy has urged South Gippsland Shire Council to retain public open spaces in Venus Bay, in the wake of council announcing further land sales last week.
Council is not revealing the location of a further 23 vacant land parcels to be prepared for sale this financial year due to the “potential for future contract matters”. The Venus Bay community has long felt too many council properties in the town were sold, removing public open space, and vegetation and wildlife habitat from the town. Mayor Cr Bob Newton said council’s Strategic Land Review Project include planning for the sale and development of council’s properties, and contributing to finance new and improved services for the community. “There are many reasons to review council’s property portfolio. The last one was in 1996. First and foremost it is good business management,” he said. “Secondly, the amalgamations resulted in council owning many parcels of land that are not serving a community purpose. “Thirdly, with changing demographics and ageing facilities, we are receiving more requests than ever for new projects, or improved facilities and services. Proceeds from land sales play an integral role in addressing these requests.” Cr Kennedy said Venus Bay had just over one per cent of its original public open space remaining, and once the spaces were sold, they were lost forever. He said such properties in Venus Bay were sold by council in 2006 and further lots sold previously to fund the construction of South Gippsland SPLASH leisure centre in
• South Gippsland Shire Council’s Cr Kieran Kennedy. Leongatha. Cr Kennedy said the community of Venus Bay implored council to place any future sales of public open space in Venus Bay “to the very back end of the process”. “We, the community are committed to preserving the indigenous and heritage culture on the public open spaces, protecting 14 variety of native grasses of which there are only one per cent left in Victoria,” he said. Cr Kennedy said many residents were asking why council officers, in conjunction with a number of councillors, insisted the potential land sales go behind closed doors. “Why was a paper presented to a council closed briefing session claiming that Venus Bay had approximately 46 per cent of public open space?” he said, referring to a paper in the 2012-13 financial year. “Because a circle was drawn around the first and second estates
encompassing some of the farm and even more dramatically misleading, the circle encompassed crown land within Cape Liptrap Coastal Marine Park. “Why sell public open spaces in a coastal hamlet that is subject to inundation? Why can a council morally and ethically sell public open spaces when Venus Bay is protected by a 3.6 metre levee bank that has and is being breached at each king tide? “How can a council morally and ethically sell public open spaces with little chance of gaining a planning permit?” Cr Kennedy also questioned the price at which council would sell its lots. He said the community urged Planning Minister Richard Wynne to stop the sale of public open spaces in and around any low lying coastal townships with less than three per cent of such space left. Venus Bay resident Colin Suggett said, “We as a community are absolutely opposed to any sell off of our limited open spaces.” The Star asked council how many surplus lots had already been sold, including at Venus Bay, as well as the sum of proceeds from these sales and where those funds were spent. Council said that information was not available until a council report was finalised this week. Three council properties were recently advertised for sale: Attenborough Court, Poowong; Main Street, Buffalo; and Gilfedder Terrace, Mirboo North. Council said these properties were either no longer serving or have never served a purpose for the community. Any enquiries about council’s land sales program can be directed to Chris Van Der Ark, manager sustainable communities, on 5662 9200.
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Driving debris: two cars were involved in a head on collision on Leongatha’s Turner Street last Friday.
The two Melbourne men were fishing from rocks at Kilcunda West Beach when the tide came in quickly around 5pm. The pair became stranded and called triple zero. Wonthaggi Police Constable Jarrod Keefe accompanied local State Emergency Services in rescuing the men. Const Keefe and emergency services swam out in the water and retrieved the men. All returned safe and no injuries were sustained. Const Keefe said the incident served as a reminder for beachgoers. “It is a good reminder for everybody to be aware and keep an eye on the tide,” Const Keefe said.
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Trail devotees seek support By Stuart Biggins AN enthusiastic group met in the sunshine on Sunday morning at the beginning of the Great Southern Rail Trail in Leongatha. President of the trail’s committee of management Neville Pulham and South Gippsland Shire Council’s volunteer officer Dana Hughes were joined by three others for a meeting about how to get more people involved in the trail. Ms Hughes said the rail trail was one of the region’s premium tourist assets. “Given the investment in the rail trail, it has significant benefits right across all age group and is used by cyclists, wheel chair users, walkers and horse riders,” she said. Mr Pulham added, “The trail from Foster to Hoddle has magnificent views of Wilsons Promontory. Others love the flat straight section from Foster to Toora, and bird and wildlife lovers enjoy the bush of the Koonwarra section.” The Black Spur section of the trail
under construction and expected to open in February, it is expected to bring more benefits to Koonwarra and will encourage the township’s residents to take a greater interest in the trail. The committee of management has been holding meetings at stations along the trail to encourage each community to take greater responsibility for the trail’s upkeep. While new contracts are about to be let for the major maintenance tasks of blackberry and other weed control, drainage and maintenance of dangerous trees, residents can play an important role. A new website is being built and together with the Facebook page, trail users can log maintenance issues which the committee of management might otherwise not be aware of, such as graffiti, potholes, rubbish and trees down. At places like Meeniyan and Fish Creek, friends of the trail have made significant improvements to facilities. Anyone interested in taking a more active involvement in the trail can connect Ms Hughes at council on 5662 9200.
Keen volunteers: discussing the Great Southern Rail Trail on Sunday in Leongatha were, from left, official photographer Susan Purdy, South Gippsland Shire Council’s volunteer officer Dana Hughes, interested Leongatha resident Robyn Schmidt, committee of management president Neville Pulham and Owen Schmidt of Leongatha.
POLICE BRIEFS Drink driver caught POLICE arrested a drink driver after he was caught speeding on Saturday at 12.30am. The 36 year old Korumburra man was inter-
cepted driving at 137km/h near Loch on the South Gippsland Highway. The driver was breathalysed and returned a blood alcohol reading of .159. The man will receive summons to appear in court for drink driving
and speeding.
Motorcycle accident A WOMAN was admitted to Latrobe Regional Hospital at Traralgon after she sustained injuries in a motorcycling accident on
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times are essential, phone 5662 9222. Wednesday 18 November - Council Chambers, Leongatha 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*by noon 17/11) Wednesday 25 November 10.00am - Public Presentation 11.30am - Audit Committee Chair - Annual Update ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 25 November - 2.00pm DRAFT KORUMBURRA STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN A draft Streetscape Master Plan for Korumburra's main shopping area in Commercial and Bridge Streets will be on display for four weeks from Monday 16 November to Friday 11 December, 2015. You can view the plan and provide feedback at the following locations: ? Korumburra Library ? Coal Creek Community Park and Museum ? Council's main reception at 9 Smith Street, Leongatha Council's website at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au Three informal drop-in information/feedback sessions on the draft plan will be held at a street stall in Commercial Street, Korumburra (in front of Karmai Arcade): ? Saturday 21 November from 9.30am - 11.30am ? Monday 23 November from 2.00pm - 4.00pm At the Korumburra Library Complex Meeting Room on Monday 23 November from 5.30pm - 7.30pm. For more information contact Strategic Planning Officer, Fiona Mottram on 5662 9837 or email fiona.mottram@southgippsland.vic.gov.au. Written submissions can be emailed to council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au or mailed to South Gippsland Shire Council, Attention: Korumburra Streetscape, Private Bag 4, Leongatha VIC 3953. Please include your name, address, telephone number during business hours and an email address if applicable, for your submission to be considered. Submissions close 5.00pm Friday 11 December, 2015. CLIMATE CHANGE MARCH At its meeting on 28 October Council resolved to promote the People's Climate March that is being held on 27 November. For more information visit the People's Climate March website at www.peoplesclimate.org.au/melbourne or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/events/831280543646087/ COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road & Vegetation Maintenance: Kardella/Ruby/Trida/Buffalo/Hoddle/Stony Ck Vegetation Maintenance: Mirboo Rd, Mirboo & Grand Ridge Rd, Trida, Ameys Tk, Foster Nth Stabilising Works: Nyora/ Bena/ Korumburra Drainage Maintenance: Enboms Rd & Gooches Rd, Jumbunna, Mirboo area, Fish Ck, Walkerville & Turtons Ck Resheets: Soldiers Rd, Ranceby Pavement Rehabilitation Works: Leongatha Yarragon Rd, Wooreen Roadside Slashing: Mt Lyall Rd area Roadside Spraying: Hallston/ Mirboo Nth/ Leongatha Nth Road Construction: Grand Ridge Rd, Trida & Carmodys Rd, Leongatha Sth 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Fax: 5662 3754 www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au
Saturday, October 31. The woman was driving along Loves Lane in Dumbalk at 12.15pm when she was involved in the single vehicle collision. Police believe the wet road was the cause of the accident.
Driver lost control A FISH Creek driver was admitted to hospital after she was in a car accident on Saturday, October 31. The 70 year old woman was driving along the gravel section of Meeniyan-Nerrena Road at about 1.45pm when she lost control of her car. The car slid on a bend before colliding with a tree and flipping onto its roof. The woman was admitted to Leongatha Hospital before being transferred to the Austin Hospital with non life threatening injuries.
Properties passed in TWO Mirboo North properties were passed in at auction on Saturday afternoon.
Stockdale and Leggo auctioneer Michael Hanily was pleased to see some genuine interest in a property on Darlimurla Road, and hopes to see a sale in the future. Both properties were vacant lots with plenty of potential. Muirhead Drive offered a 2.5 acre bush block with a sealed driveway, new plain wire fencing and power available. It would be ideal for anyone looking to establish a new home with the school bus travelling past the driveway. Darlimurla Road offered 1.85 acres with a tremendous outlook, situated only minutes from town. “Both of these properties will be back on the market and are excellent value. Contact Brent Harriage at our Mirboo North office for more details,” Mr Hanily said.
Follow me: musical director Ross Fairhurst led the Vivace Singers with a strong performance as conductor.
Singers captivate THE South Gippsland Singers performed Music from Around the World in Leongatha on Sunday. They were joined by special guests, acapella group the Vivace Singers, in front of a large crowd in the Leongatha Primary School Performing Arts Centre. The concert on Sunday afternoon was in support of Legacy, the 70 year old organisation formed to support war wid-
ows. Legacy South Gippsland’s Russell Spencer told the audience, “In a time when people are shy about vocalising, it is nice to hear people happy to hear their voices.” Both the gorgeous harmonic sounds of the apacella ensemble and the beautiful voices of the South Gippsland Singers were enthusiastically applauded by the appreciative audience.
Dumbalk gardens delight By Stuart Biggins BEAUTIFUL gardens were on show in Dumbalk on Sunday. The Dumbalk CFA
fundraiser featured four gardens, two in the town itself and two a short distance away in Mardan. All gardens looked at their glorious spring
best, particularly after the good rain recently. A steady stream of garden lovers ensured the Dumbalk CFA would benefit from the day.
A novel rose: from the left, Faye Bland, Merlyn Bright, Marg Cantrell and Michelle Kenney with the lovely Jane, a David Austen rose, Jane Austen, to honour the author of Pride and Prejudice. The flower was one of the many beautiful roses in Steve and Robyn Jones’ garden.
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Last hurrah for new mayor Newton By Brad Lester FOR 23 years Cr Bob Newton has served the region as a councillor. Now, for the first time, he holds the office of mayor. He was named mayor last Wednesday, winning a contest against Cr Mohya Davies, who went on to become deputy mayor by defeating Cr Lorraine Brunt five votes to four. This was Cr Newton’s last opportunity to vie for mayor, as he will not contest council elections next October. He was nominated by retiring mayor Cr Jeanette Harding, while Cr Davies nominated herself. In a speech supporting his candidature, Cr Newton said the week before the election, he had no intention of standing as he thought he did not have adequate support from his council colleagues. “I have never tried to blow my own trumpet and I never will. What you see
is what you get with me and I do not propose to change,” he said. A speech from Cr Newton would not be complete without a touch of his larrikin humour. “I will promise my wife (Marilyn) I will not stand at the next election,” he said. Mrs Newton was in the gallery, watching with the couple’s daughter Kerrie Zuidema, son Andrew Newton and granddaughter Tessa Zuidema. In her bid for the mayoral role, Cr Davies pledged to help develop a sound budget, improve infrastructure and meet community expectations while dealing with the onset of rate capping. She called for council to be strategic, provide strong leadership and have a “can do” attitude. “Community budgeting has people talking and we must be successful,” she said. Cr Newton won the mayoral election with the votes of himself, councillors Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks,
Proud family: South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Bob Newton (centre) is congratulated by son Andrew Newton, daughter Kerrie Zuidema, wife Marilyn Newton and granddaughter Tessa Zuidema. Kieran Kennedy, Lorraine Brunt, Harding, Don Hill and Andrew McEwen. Cr Davies was supported by herself and Cr Jim Fawcett. In the deputy mayoral vote, Cr Davies was supported by councillors Fawcett, Kennedy, Hill, McEwen and herself. Cr Newton, Cr Harding, Cr Hutchinson-Brooks and Cr Brunt voted for Cr
Brunt. Cr Newton, of Korumburra, served with the former Shire of Korumburra and now represents Strzelecki Ward on South Gippsland Shire Council. He has been a member of the board of the West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation throughout his tenure as a councillor. Cr Harding thanked
Councillors eye mayoral prize By Tayla Kershaw COUNCILLOR Neil Rankine will go head to head with deputy mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale in Bass Coast’s mayoral election on Wednesday.
Cr Rankine filled the top position in the 20132014 term and has decided to put his hand up again for the current council’s final year. “I’ll be pitching a proposal we need to protect the values we’re all living here for,” Cr Rankine said. “This council, through the unique mix of councillors and good leadership, has set us on a path to financial sustainability over the last three years. We have also identified some serious future challenges. “While the next year will be largely consolidating the gains, an important job is to begin both to achieve government recognition that Bass Coast is special, and to have the values that make it so protected through our planning scheme.”
Candidate: Cr Neil Rankine will be running for mayor once again at the Bass Coast Shire Council mayoral election on Wednesday. Cr Rankine filled the post in the 2013-2014 term and will be standing again for council’s final year.
Next step: after fulfilling the role of deputy mayor over the past term, Cr Jordan Crugnale will be standing for mayor in Wednesday’s election at Bass Coast Shire Council, promising to achieve great outcomes in council’s final year.
Cr Rankine envisaged consultation with all stakeholders to refine the case council will put to the state government. “If my fellow councillors think this is worth pursing, I’d hope they would allow me to lead us in this important project,” he said. Given the importance
of the project and running for another term as mayor, Cr Rankine has confirmed he will also be standing for another four years of council in a year’s time. Cr Crugnale is looking to step up from her role as deputy mayor – as she has fulfilled during the 20142015 term – and pledged to be a voice for the com-
munity. “Though the position of deputy is not necessarily a stepping stone to the role of mayor, it does provide some added experience and insights into what is required,” she said. “We’ve often talked about the environment being our economy and this final year will see us work with our community in that participatory policy development space to critique, dissect, write and adopt two significant and inextricably linked strategic bodies of work: the economic development and natural environment strategies.” Cr Crugnale said she loves working with community groups, organisations, business and individuals who are enthusiastic about their ideas and wanting to get things done, and her strength was being a conduit for great outcomes. Cr Bradley Drew declined the opportunity to stand for mayor. Remaining councillors did not respond to The Star before going to print, including current mayor Cr Kimberley Brown.
Towns could share preschool YOUNG families in the Toora and Welshpool districts are likely to share a single kindergarten in the next five to 10 years.
South Gippsland Shire Council recently voted to investigate the prospect of developing an “integrated community hub” to meet the needs of a 22 place kindergarten for Toora and Welshpool. Council will also plan to upgrade Fish Creek’s kindergarten within the next 15 to 20 years. Council will continue to maintain and improve the existing facilities at Fish Creek, Toora and Welshpool for a mini-
mum of five years. Cr Mohya Davies said, “It is important we continue to maintain and improve Fish Creek which has an increasing number of children attending the service. “Toora and Welshpool have smaller numbers but it is important we continue to provide that investment.” Cr Jeanette Harding said while the preschool buildings at Toora and Welshpool were “not the best”, she said demand for kindergarten services was increasing due to extra people working at Barry Beach. All kindergarten services in Corner
Inlet are managed by Prom Coast Centres for Children (PCCC), a volunteer community organisation. Council will collaborate with PCCC to identify requirements across the three Toora, Welshpool and Fish Creek kindergartens and invest the allocated $168,195 based on agreed priorities over the next five years. Council will consider if the size and design of the buildings will accommodate future demand. The satellite kindergarten programs of Toora, Welshpool and Fish Creek operate from buildings constructed in the 1960s and ’70s.
councillors and the community for their support during her term as mayor, saying council had achieved a lot. She also praised for-
New team: South Gippsland Shire Council’s new mayor Cr Bob Newton and deputy mayor Cr Mohya Davies. mer deputy mayor Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks for acting as mayor when required. CEO Tim Tamlin presented Cr Harding with a
floral bouquet and a photo of herself. The mayoral allowance is $71,058 per annum and councillor allowance $22,965 per annum.
Unite and win public’s respect SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council must unite if it is to improve its community satisfaction survey results, Cr Nigel HutchinsonBrooks told council last Wednesday.
Addressing council for the last time as deputy mayor before the mayoral election, he said “some people have made it plain they were not happy with the council”.
He believed disharmony between councillors was contributing to the public’s poor perception of council. “Council is not set up like a state and federal government. It is not a party in control with an opposition. That is seen by some of the ratepayers as being completely unproductive,” he said. “Council is a cabinet.” Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said councillors should not be taking conversations
made in confidence within council into the community. “It is one’s democratic right to put letters in the paper and to put up notices of motion,” he said, but added councillors who did so also ran the risk of making fools of themselves. Cr Hutchinson-Brooks also stated more than half of ratepayers did not know who the mayor was and many do not even know who the councillors were.
INVITATION To all women who are pregnant, planning a family or have recently given birth, to meet our staff and doctors at a
PREGNANCY HEALTH FORUM To be held on Saturday November 21, 9.00am-12.30pm at the Bass Coast Health Allied Health Centre (CRC Building) Graham Street, Wonthaggi Presentations by Doctors, Nurses and Allied Health providers on a range of pregnancy health and family planning topics. Meet the midwives and tour the maternity health facilities, hear feedback from new mums, and take part in a free door raffle of baby goods. For more information call the Bass Coast Health Midwives on 5671 3201 and enter yourself into the free raffle. (NB raffle is restricted to those who attend the forum).
A JOINT COMMUNITY INITIATIVE FROM WONTHAGGI MEDICAL GROUP AND BASS COAST HEALTH
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Column 7 INVERLOCH Primary School’s parents and friends association and receptionist Lindee Benson coordinated a sausage sizzle fundraiser on Friday. The barbecue raised money for the Indonesian child Magdalena, which the school sponsors. Paul the Pieman bakery donated bread. THE Victorian State Emergency Service (SES) is celebrating 40 years of service to the community on Wednesday, November 18. To mark the occasion, the Leongatha unit will be hosting a sausage sizzle and information session in Leongatha on the corner of Bair and McCartin streets from 10.30am to 2pm. That evening, the SES will screen a documentary about the SES, 40 Years Young, at Stadium 4 Cinema, Leongatha at 7pm. Refreshments and nibbles are available after the screening. To book a seat at the free event, phone 0429 343 199. LAST Friday, Korumburra Primary School was awash with the colour red supporting A Day for Dan-
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iel. At the school assembly to celebrate the day, a national strategy aimed at increasing safety awareness in young people, Leading Senior Constable Brendon Horrocks, the district youth support officer and his fellow police officers from the Bass Coast Highway Patrol talked to students about their role in keeping themselves safe. Students were taught about recognising, reacting and reporting dangers.
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Whopper lemon surprises ANDY Grayden found a giant lemon resembling a pumpkin on his Leongatha property recently. Mr Grayden found the deformed lemon when he
was mowing his lawn the morning after Halloween. “The lemon measures 10cm across. At first I thought somebody had thrown a Halloween ornament in my yard as a joke,” he said.
Taking shape: Leongatha Primary School teacher Jess Stein and choir members prepare for the Leongatha Carols in the Drome event. From left, Nathan Occhipinti, Bailey Close, Liam Ross, Mrs Stein, Tilly Richmond, Alannah Reid, Allison Tuckett, Ashley Geary and Sharni Campbell.
Singers on song Choir to shine at carols AT FAMDA’s ArtyFarty Trivia Party held in Foster on Saturday night, the winning table was headed by members of the Prom Coast Singers. Ruth, Kit and Siobhan Carson, Ros and Jon Wathen and Jennifer Paragreen, augmented by Pat and Margaret O’Malley, showed their trivia talents. They were rewarded for their efforts with wine from Cellarbrations at Foster and chocolates from Foster FoodWorks. The competition was keen, with only half a point separating the winners from the second placed team and the last team only six points off the pace. Andrew Oldroyd was the energetic and thought provoking quiz master who set some intriguing challenges, including identifying computer type fonts and Australian airports. Musical entertainment was provided by Goody Two-Shoes, alias John Laurie and Natalie Burrow. Steve Mills, Alan Rudge and Kit Carson won door prizes donated by Aherns Fruit Market, Prom Meats and Main Street Revelations. Barbara Partridge was delighted to land herself a double pass to Gippsland Opera’s Opera by the Lakes featuring David Hobson on March 20, 2016, while Jon Wathen secured tickets to a Mostly Mozart performance at the Melbourne Recital Centre. Raffle winners included: Noelene Warren Heidi Museum of Modern Art, Arie Bos - Inside-Out Clothing, Krista Evans - Larkrise Natural Handmade Soaps, Clive Hope - Museum Victoria, Pat O’Malley - Musica Viva, David Small - Phillip Island Nature Parks and Heather Stone - Sally Gibson Portraits.
IMAGINE a children’s choir of 100 young people.
Children from all the local primary schools are in full swing already, practising for the Leongatha Carols in the Drome, under the tutelage of Jess Stein of Leongatha Primary School. The carols, now in its eighth year, attracts about 600 people on average. A games program for children runs before the carols, which includes jumping castles and face painting, with an amazing fireworks display at the end. Local talent, including Beggs to Differ and Alliza Miel have been booked to perform, and the South Gippsland Shire Brass Band is in full rehearsal.
A highlight of the night will be a presentation of the Bethlehemian Rhapsody by folks from St Peter’s Anglican Church. Santa will make an appearance, making a surprise entrance just to keep us guessing and there is a new emcee this year: the talented Russell Hemming. Carols in the Drome is a free community event, made possible through sponsorship by businesses and community groups in Leongatha. Once again, Chairo Christian School is a major sponsor, along with Easyas Car Wash and councillor discretionary funding from South Gippsland Shire Council. The Leongatha Velodrome is the venue for the event, on Saturday,
December 12, starting at around 5.30pm. The program gets underway at 7.30 pm. Rotary and Apex clubs will sell hamburgers, sausages, drinks and chips. There will be a coffee cart. Daniel Riccardi of Party Planet will be selling candles, glowsticks and other trinkets. Organisers are hoping for a fine night, so people should bring blankets or chairs to sit on. If it rains, the wet weather venue is St Laurence’s Hall. Like the event on Facebook. Search ‘Carols in the Drome 2015’.
Sizable citrus: Andy Grayden shows an average sized fruit from his lemon tree beside an enormous deformed lemon he found recently.
Volunteers recognised HEADWAY Gippsland Inc.’s 34th annual general meeting was held on October 26.
The event was supported by clients, staff, volunteers, and board and community members from across Gippsland. The meeting was chaired by Headways vice president Maxine Davies and included the election of a new board member Liz Meggatto. Guest speaker Marsha Sheridan spoke about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).Marsha updated on the rollout of the NDIS from October 2017 and offered tips about the process of applying for the NDIS. Among the day’s highlights were the presentations of awards of appreciation for years of service to staff volunteers and board members. The morning also featured a special farewell to Marian Adams, who is retiring after more than 30 years’ of service with Headway.
Spring treat: Ray and Bronwyn Dahlstrom (pictured) were among the Inverloch gardeners to open their properties for people to appreciate on Saturday, as part of the Inverloch Uniting Church’s open gardens event. The Dahlstroms’ spectacular variety of vegetables and fruit was a highlight, and gardening enthusiasts also enjoyed the creations of Alan and Pam Cuff, Len and Raelene Gale, Lyn Boardman, and Ollie and Mike Wellings.
Rotary seeks unloved goods SIX members of the Rotary Club of Korumburra attended the open day at the Donations In Kind (DIK) warehouse in West Footscray recently. DIK is a Rotary project that is a recycling operation specialising in reusable goods and run by Rotary volunteers. They gather goods organisations and the public no longer require and working with Rotary clubs, give them to people in genuine need for free. The DIK store specialises in packing goods into shipping containers and sending them off to countries with whom they have a strong relationship.
Countries that have been involved include: Cambodia, Chile, East Timor, Fiji, Ghana, Kenya, Philippines, PNG, Sri Lanka, Somalia, Solomon Islands, Sudan, Tanzania, Tonga and Vanuatu. Goods that are recycled include: school equipment, hospital equipment, clothes, computers, bikes and books. Most of these items would have ended up as landfill. The DIK project is one of the most efficient and worthwhile Rotary is involved in. The Korumburra Rotarians were extremely impressed with what they saw and learnt on their visit to the DIK warehouse. If any person in the local Korumburra area
has goods they no longer require and that could be recycled to people in need
overseas, contact one of your local Rotarians. They can organise col-
lection and transport to the DIK warehouse for processing.
Reducing landfill: a Donations In Kind representative (right) shows Korumburra Rotarians one of the many mobility walkers they have in stock. From left, John Shandley, Dianne Biggins, Janette Shandley, Marilyn Sim and Ken Sim.
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Feathery fascinators: from left, Korumburra’s Jenny Rowe and Leongatha’s Pam McLaren enjoyed some bubbly at the Leongatha RSL on Oaks Day.
Ladies luncheon: from left, Jessie Scott and Ena Baker enjoyed a day of food and fashion at the Leongatha RSL for Oaks Day.
Race day models: Wendy Wyhoon (centre) organised a ladies luncheon for Oaks Day at the Leongatha RSL where Marion Cook and Trish Berryman modelled the latest fashions of the field.
Oaks Day comes to Leongatha SOUTH Gippsland women did not have to travel far to get their Oaks Day racing fix, with a luncheon held at Leongatha RSL last Thursday. Employee Wendy Wyhoon organised the event after she wanted
to go to Oaks Day. Instead of catching a bus to Melbourne, Ms Wyhoon organised an event to cater to Leongatha racegoers. Now in its second year, the luncheon was attended by 70 women from across South Gippsland. Guests enjoyed a finger food lunch while taking in a fashion pa-
rade showcasing the trends of this spring racing carnival season. The parade highlighted fashion from Pomegranate boutique in conjunction with Jess Harle Hairdressing and Excessorise. Between high tea, bubbly and a cup sweep, all guests agreed the event was a crowd favourite, without the rain!
Ratepayers: save us money Council office probe quashed By Brad Lester
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s willingness to pay $9600 for 32 hours work to a facilitator has sparked opposition within the community.
The Star last week reported council had budgeted $300 an hour for a facilitator to run meetings with residents taking part in the new community budgeting process. Council has adopted the innovative approach to preparing the next budget by seeking groups of community representatives to decide how to spend $1.6 million on capital works. Council has allocated $400,000 each to the communities of Korumburra, Mirboo North, Venus Bay and Foster. While the community has not criticised the community budgeting idea, people objected to the amount of money council was prepared to offer a facilitator. Steve Finlay of Leongatha said, “Maybe the $1.6 million community budget proposal is a good idea but surely our South Gippsland Shire does not need spend another $34,151, including $9600 for 32 hours work for a facilitator, implementing it. “If staff cannot be spared for 32 hours couldn’t our councillors act as facilitators? Failing that, some capable locals could do the job for a fraction of the cost. “We see positions advertised for communications and engagement officer, media and communications officer, events coordinator and a swimming pools liaison officer, all well paid and possibly worthwhile jobs, but we are
a small shire with high rates and need convincing our council is giving ratepayers value for money.” Other responses from the community included: • Sandra Rocotas: “Definition of local shires... how can we get maximum rates from struggling households and spend it on crap. Seriously, can’t their staff facilitate a meeting?”; • Lisa Burge: “‘Innovative?’ Pft, the shire needs to look the word up in the dictionary... paying one person $300 an hour to tell them what the residents have been voicing in letters, papers, is absurd. Perhaps the people who we pay well now to do this job should start writing things down and listening, not paying a PA to do it for 32 hours again at our expense”; • Wendy Curran Brown: “Facilitating what? Ridiculous amount of pay”; • Linzi Wearne: “Not surprising...money wasters”; • Jay Huck: “I’ll do it for $250 and deliver the news to them without sugar coating it”; • Helen Barry Greene: “that is ridiculous. You have more money to waste than sense. No wonder the rates are so out of control along with your spending”; • Carl Baido: “Where can I apply?”; • Kat White: “Well, they are revenue collectors, they don’t earn their revenue, they don’t care how it is spent or wasted. Once they earn their revenue they will have more respect for the way it is spent. Has anyone heard of government departments efficiently or effectively run? It is becoming beyond a joke”; • Darren Eastwood: “I’ll do it!”
By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has quashed an attempt by Cr Don Hill to call for a fresh study into building new council offices he claimed would save ratepayers $27 million. Cr Hill tabled a notice of motion at the October meeting, calling for a council report exploring two options for new council offices in Leongatha by February 2016. He flagged: • relocating the Leongatha library to the Carino’s building, moving engineering staff to the depot and refurbishing the existing Smith Street site to accommodate staff and community space; or • relocating the library to the existing offices in Smith Street, moving displaced officers to the Carino’s building and relocating engineering staff to the depot. Cr Hill said council had allocated $32 million to a new municipal precinct in the future and ratepayers were contributing to those savings now by paying higher rates than necessary.
“Initial calculations using figures obtained from engineering team suggest a result under $5 million could be achieved, thereby allowing $27 million to be returned to ratepayers, along with a new library and refurbished offices being achieved,” the preamble to his notice of motion stated. “By not building a $32 million municipal building complex, council will be able to investigate a diversified model in coming years and/or reduce staff numbers in a future residence.” But council has already commissioned a study looking at new offices for council, a new library and community meeting spaces. The results of that study are to be debated at the November council meeting. Given that, many councillors said Cr Hill’s motion was premature. Cr Jim Fawcett said, “We could lose $5 million by doing something that we find does not fit the bill.” Cr Lorraine Brunt said council had not collected $27 million from ratepayers and said council should wait for the full report. Cr Bob Newton said the Carino’s building was not an appropri-
ate site for a new library, saying the central business district was more appropriate, such as in Bair Street. Wonthaggi’s new library in Murray Street has been popular, he said. Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said councillors’ job was to plan for the future and the new offices would need to last two to three generations. “The decision that comes out of this process will not be made by the current council,” he said. He described Cr Hill’s motion as an attempt to grab headlines. But Cr Andrew McEwen backed Cr Hill, saying the council budget was setting aside money in a reserve fund and said all Cr Hill was doing was requesting a report. Cr Hill said his motion was not premature. “Council approved $32 million in expenditure in the budget for nothing that was defined,” he said. “I thought a saving of $27 million would have been worth the officers’ time investigating.” The Star has previously reported the consultants behind the current study recommended council build a new civic centre on the site of the existing offices in Leongatha.
Shape Korumburra’s streetscape A DRAFT Streetscape Master Plan for Korumburra’s main shopping area in Commercial and Bridge streets will be on display for four weeks and council is encouraging residents to have their say.
Residents are invited to view and comment on three design options for the town’s main retail area that council’s director of development services Bryan Sword said are vital to the future prosperity and liveability of South Gippsland. “With community input, we will be able to develop a practical streetscape design that can make a real difference to Korumburra and help the growth of the local economy,” he said. “While this may take a number of years to implement in stages, it will enhance South Gippsland as a fantastic destination.” The draft Korumburra Streetscape Master Plan builds on the findings of the Korumburra Town Centre Framework Plan October 2013. This plan had strong community support for adjusting Commercial
Street and the Bridge Street dog-leg to manage vehicle movements more safely by introducing a wider, single through-lane and creating buffered parking areas. The draft master plan had predisplay input from four key Korumburra community groups and was prepared by Hansen Partnership and Ratio Traffic Engineers on council’s behalf, in consultation with VicRoads. “As elements within the three design options can be mixed and matched to some extent, the community’s feedback about layout preferences will be important input for refining a final version to be considered for adoption by council,” Mr Sword said. “Completion of the final plan is the next step in council’s long term commitment to improving the town centre.” The plan will help council with funding applications and future budget allocation decisions. Residents can view and comment on the draft plan from Monday, November 16 at the Korumburra Library, Coal Creek Community Park and Museum,
council’s reception at 9 Smith Street, Leongatha and on council’s website. Feedback forms will be available at these locations. Plans will also be on display at a street stall in Commercial Street, in front of Karmai Arcade, Korumburra, on: Saturday, November 21, 9.30am-11.30am; and Monday, November 23, 2pm-4pm. An open community drop-in session will be held on Monday, November 23 from 5.30pm–7.30pm at the Korumburra Library Complex Meeting Room. Council officers managing the project will be available to receive community comments directly at all three sessions. The project consultants will be present at sessions on November 23. Submissions in email and letter form are also welcome and can include images to further illustrate feedback. Please include your name, address, business hours telephone number and email address (if applicable) to ensure your submission is considered by council. Submissions must be received before 5pm, Friday, December 11.
New look: a draft concept plan of the dog-leg view, north from outside the Commonwealth Bank in Korumburra, provides an example of streetscape works to manage vehicle movements.
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OPINIONS
Bright bins spoil the bay
I DROVE through Venus Bay for the first time in a couple of months to find the peaceful, natural tones of the little town splattered with bright yellow and red. Like fried eggs with tomato sauce, like a grand final between Sydney Swans and the Hawks, the strident plastic colours of red and yellow stood at nearly every gate, in nearly every yard. These are our new, compulsory rubbish bins. There are hundreds of them. The system is yet to be tried and tested, and is not the reason for this letter. My issue is with the choice of the shocking, shrieking colours, demanding our eyes’ at-
tention amidst the soft greys and greens of the town’s gentle landscape. This is inescapable, broad scale visual intrusion. Yellow and red is the most jarring and eye-catching of colour combinations, a fact much appreciated by advertising. It is ironic that in the interests of better managing the town’s rubbish, the council has so comprehensively visually littered the entire place. The bins should be exchanged for more sensitive and appropriately coloured bins. They’re green everywhere else for a reason. But that will never happen and so they will remain forever a monument to the ignorance, thoughtlessness and amateurism
E D I T O R I A L Leave your mark on Bair Street IT’S not every day of the week the community has the opportunity to shape the way a town will look for many decades to come. This opportunity now presents itself with the South Gippsland Shire Council calling for public comment on the reinvigoration of Leongatha’s Bair Street and surrounds. The ideas plan council releases to the public this week depicts a new look street so different to the Bair Street we know today. There are now too many empty shops – not a good look for the shire’s major town, particularly when the highway passes through. No doubt the presence of the highway is a key factor in why Bair Street is the way it is. Trying to parallel park with two lanes of traffic – including trucks – bearing down on a driver is a deterrent to shoppers parking there. Speeding traffic also does little to encourage pedestrians to cross the street, especially when the pedestrian crossing with traffic lights is a long walk from the southern end of Bair Street. Ideally Bair Street would be reduced to two lanes of traffic rather than the current four, particularly as the amount of vehicles travelling through will decrease significantly once the heavy vehicle alternate route opens, diverting the South Gippsland Highway via Long Street instead. This will pave the way for stunning landscaping of the kind council’s ideas plan proposes, as well as public art and street furniture that will entice shoppers to town, and hopefully lure businesses to fill empty shops and entice existing businesses to try something new. Full credit must go to council for producing a grand vision for the heart of the shire that Leongatha is, and also for inviting the community along the journey. Now it’s time for everyone to get on board and have input into the streetscape vision for Leongatha.
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of who ever implemented this. Gillian Upton, Balaclava.
Estate concerns WHILST we applaud the ideas for growth adjacent the Koonwarra saleyards, it comes at a cost to Leongatha and at this stage does not agree with South Gippsland Shire Council’s Industrial Land Study known as Amendment C95 and gazetted in September 2014. The preferred sites for expansion areas are the existing industrial estate and for the land north and west of the Leongatha Recreation Reserve – identified as Area G in the report. The Area G land is flat land and if developed is of major benefit to Leongatha. The major outcome of developing this area in Leongatha is that it will give a new road to take the freight from the milk factory and industrial estate directly out to the South Gippsland Highway and avoid the need for that traffic to come all the way into town at the old court house corner and back along Roughead Street. All the industries proposed for Koonwarra can readily establish in Leongatha in Area G. This report identified there was a need for a further 20 hectares of industrial land over the next 15 years – an area equivalent to Area G (around 40 hectares available) in the report. This flat land in Leongatha is all that is needed. If the Koonwarra land is turned into industrial estate at this time, then there will not be enough demand to justify developing both sites and Leongatha will be the poorer as the new road for indus-
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trial traffic from the existing industrial estate will not get built. The land at Koonwarra is sloping land and not really suited to industrial development as the large footprint buildings will create large quantities of earth works. In addition there will be further disruption to the highway traffic flow. A possible new highway service centre will require both deceleration lanes, right turn lanes and acceleration lanes to make a safe highway environment or a highway with a reduced speed zone which will extend from south of Koonwarra to almost Gwythers Road – perhaps three kilometres. In addition it will cost around $700,000 to take the sewer from Leongatha to the Koonwarra site. It would seem much better for the community to get major infrastructure at Leongatha rather than at Koonwarra. Lindsay Love, engineer and planner, Leongatha.
or to the poll, this is a great opportunity to hold some town hall meetings so these three candidates can explain their policies under broad headings such as employment and future development, agriculture, services and transport as well as changes to the tax structure. For once, it would be nice to know what the candidates stand for across all the issues, and not have to form an opinion based on answers to half a dozen rushed questions or the obligatory footage of candidates pointing at pot holes on some distant road. Timely, well moderated, candidates’ debates would also be a great way to expose their vision for the future and their roadmap to get there. There are plenty of communities that would be more than happy to host. The voters of McMillan deserve to be treated like adults. This is a great opportunity, let’s not waste it. Geoff Ellis, Wattle Bank.
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THE current Prime Minister has stated this government will go full term. The major parties have endorsed candidates for the seat of McMillan. Thanks to a deal between the Liberals and The Nationals, the people of McMillan won’t have the opportunity of a National candidate running against the incumbent federal member. So there are three people who could be our voice in Canberra in 2016. Rather than the usual ‘meet the candidate’ night a week or two pri-
THE consumption of potatoes has fallen in Australia. When our population was 14 million people we consumed 1.1 million tonnes. Our estimated consumption now in 2015 is 1.060 million tonnes, despite our population growth. This decline is almost equal to the increasing rate of the population’s increasing obesity. The potato should be exalted for its benefits, not condemned by the concrete dwellers who know very little of its virtues. The potato is the richest source of vitamin C. No explorer or cat-
tle drover left home without a bag of potatoes. It is non-fattening and the most absorbent produce to soak up excess alcohol and its effects on stomach acidity. For example a diet including more potatoes in particular contains the principle elements required for child growth. If you wish to test these words, combine a cup or so of mashed potato with a can of tomato soup using a mixer. You can use mashed potatoes as a replacement of flour, replacing flour with mashed potatoes of up to 50 per cent of the amount of flour the recipe calls for. The best potatoes grown are for those supplied to the crisping industry. The second best potatoes go to frozen chip plants. The solids in these spuds may get as high as 10 per cent measured by a hydrometer, whilst the corporation varieties cannot be measured because 0.06 per cent is the lowest the hydrometers will measure. Therefore most of the store varieties will contain between 50100 per cent more water than the farmer’s market varieties. When it comes to diets, we feed pigs wheat to make them fat and we feed oats to horses to make them run. European factories produce both potato and oat flour. Their use will defeat obesity. Country folk watch the birds, the fish and the animals for their education (health tips); for example, dogs eat grass when they are unwell. Concrete dwellers never see the benefits the rural world has to offer to us. Les Horsfield, Thorpdale.
VOXPOP! VOX It is Recycling Week. What do you do to recycle?
“I recycle steel and metal separately at the tip. I feed my pig all the leftovers and my grass clippings go on my vegie patch.” Terry Cassidy, Outtrim.
“We recycle all our cardboard at the Walkerville tip. Most of my neighbours do the same thing.” Neil Mackenzie, Walkerville.
“I put everything I can into the recycling bin.” Sharon Smith, Meeniyan.
“I have to recycle, my daughter is an environmentalist. We always separate our rubbish.” Linda Brown, Venus Bay.
Climate change café for foodies Housing land CLIMATE change adaptation is a popular talking point. The Agricultural Climate Resilience Project is helping to facilitate this dialogue amongst food producers at a Climate Change Café in Wonthaggi this month. The Climate Change Café will focus on farm water management and will feature guest speaker Rob Fenton by video link. He is based at the National Environment Centre (NEC), a specialist campus of the Riverina Institute of TAFE, Albury where he is the head teacher of a diploma offered by the TAFE. Agricultural climate resilience officer Jill Vella said the NEC was a unique
educational facility set on a 182 hectare organic farm which Mr Fenton had designed as an educational resource. “The NEC provides programs in environmental science and sustainable agriculture, and uses leading edge environmental management techniques and activities to provide high quality training to advanced diploma level in a number of areas,” Mrs Vella said. “Rob is an expert in waste and water management, natural resource management, agriculture, bushland regeneration, outdoor recreation, permaculture, GIS and organic farming. “The topic of water management in a drier climate with more extreme rainfall events like South Gippsland will provide
for some unique strategic planning and it’s a real coup to have Rob on board.” Benita Kelsall from the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources will also provide some expert advice on the night and a number of other risk management professionals will help facilitate the discussion. The Climate Change Café will be held at The Coffee Collective in Wonthaggi on November 25 from 6pm–9pm. Tickets cost $30, which includes dinner and bookings can be made by contacting South Gippsland Shire Council on 5662 9200. For more information go to The Agricultural Climate Resilience Project page on Facebook.
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LEONGATHA will have more land for residential growth under a proposal by South Gippsland Shire Council.
Council recently voted to ask Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne to appoint an independent planning panel to consider submissions to planning scheme amendment C65 to rezone land at 77 Gibson Street, Leongatha. The 12 hectares of land is proposed to be rezoned from
farming zone to general residential zone. The amendment will also apply a development plan overlay to 60ha of land covering the rezoned area and land adjoining to the south and west, under the same ownership. Council chose to request a panel be involved as referring unresolved objections to a panel is a statutory requirement. Objectors were concerned about the appropriateness of the zoning, public open space and lot sizes.
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Photographer captures weather phenomenon By Stuart Biggins KORUMBURRA resident David Barton was inside with his daughter and son in law, early afternoon on November 3, 2014 when his wife called out to them, “Hey guys, come and have a look at this.” Some might have run back inside and hidden under the bed, but the Bartons stood their ground and being a keen photographer, with his Nikon D7100 and an 18–140mm lens in hand, Mr Barton snapped away. “I had around five minutes to get the best of it. The rainbow colours quickly faded. We sent it to the ABC and that evening it was used as the background to the weather report,” he said. “Many others in the area took photos of it but we were fortunate it was straight in front of our house. “We were stunned. My wife and I are 61 and have never seen anything like this before in our lives.” The resulting photograph of the rare phenomena known as a fallstreak hole has been chosen
as one of the 13 images for the 2016 Australian Weather Calendar, compiled by the Australian Bureau of Meteorology and the Australian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society. The calendar is the largest selling calendar in the nation, with last year’s sales exceeding 60,000 and it found its way to more than 80 countries, which makes it a popular export. Fallstreak holes, or hole punch clouds, form in clouds that contain supercooled water droplets - at a temperature below freezing point, but not frozen. A trigger such as a passing aircraft causes ice crystals to form, and a chain reaction makes water droplets around those crystals evaporate, leaving a ‘hole’ around the wispy patch of ice crystals. Sunlight passing through this thin part of the cloud is refracted, or bent, with different wavelengths (that is, colours) spreading out in a similar way to how rainbows form. This is called cloud iridescence or irisation. “The 2016 calendar received more than 800 entries, which made it a really tough job to whittle down to the winning im-
ages,” deputy director for corporate services for the Bureau of Meteorology, Vicki Middleton said. “The calendar provides a platform for the Australian community to connect with its environment through the art of photography, while serving as an educational resource on our unique weather and climate.” Each image in the calendar is accompanied by an explanation of the
underlying meteorology, supporting the bureau’s mission to provide Australians with environmental intelligence. Mr Barton’s selection as one of the 2016 calendar’s photographers has prompted a great deal of media interest, including calls from 3AW’s Neil Mitchell and the Australian Weekend Magazine which featured the calendar in its Saturday, November 7 edition.
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Council to welcome Syrian refugees Council recently instructed officers to prepare a report about the role council could play, to be considered at the next meeting on November 25. The federal government has indicated it will accept 12,000 Syrian refugees as its contribution towards alleviating the refugee crisis gripping Europe. Cr Mohya Davies moved the motion at the October council meeting and noted the successful resettlement of refugees would depend on the goodwill and willingness of commu-
nities across Australia in welcoming them. “The important thing is will we be able to provide employment and ensure pastoral care is in place?” she said. Cr Davies’ notice of motion said the impact of the Syrian crisis was “regarded as one of the worst humanitarian disasters of our time”. “The UN estimates 12.2 million people require humanitarian assistance, the highest number of displaced people since the end of World War Two,” the preamble to her motion stated. “Since the beginning of the conflict in 2011, Australia has contributed $190 million in humanitarian funding. This includes $83 million
for assistance to people inside Syria and $107 million to help the refugees in the region and their host communities.” Cr Andrew McEwen noted refugees could work as relief milkers given many dairy farmers experienced difficulty recruiting such staff, and also suggested council could work with churches and other groups to help the refugees. Cr Jeanette Harding supported the motion, but noted many Australians in capital cities and large towns were also living rough. “We have a lot of indigenous people who have a lot of difficulties. We have to consider the problems we have in our own country as well,” she said.
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business,” she said. “We are also excited to introduce two new services to the business through Donna Wells and Robyn Ellen, who will take clients to the next level of pampering and wellness at Adina.” Donna will be offering her services as a beauty therapist across three beautiful treatment rooms. “With more than 12 years’ experience and having run her own business, The Beauty Shack in Inverloch for the last two years, Donna brings a wealth of knowledge to Adina,” Nikarla said. “Donna offers a boutique service, combining her passion for health and beauty along with the use of luxury crafted natural products.” She has experience working at a number of high end salons throughout Europe, including the famous Harrods Department Store in London, The Cowshed and Body and Soul, and brings that experience with her to Adina. Robyn Ellen is a qualified massage therapist with more than 20 years’ experience in healing, completing Reiki courses back in 1995.
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New lockers for teens LEONGATHA Secondary College students can finally benefit from having their own lockers following the completion of a new locker shed. The shed sits on the east side of campus and houses 250 lockers for students from years 7 to 9.
Students across the year levels were forced to use temporary storage or keep books at home after the old east campus buildings which held the lockers were demolished in term three. The locker shed is the first of two to be constructed this year, with another to be built before the 2016
school year commences. “We are about to start building a locker shed for students in senior year levels,” principal Wayne Chester said. “It has been a drawn out process however all locker sheds will be complete by the end of term four this year.”
South Gippsland Shire briefs Bus boost BUS services within Korumburra and Leongatha could be included in a new state public transport plan being prepared by the state government. Public transport advocate Cr Andrew McEwen raised the prospect at the recent council meeting.
Statue event A FUNDRAISING event will be held soon to collect money towards erecting a statue of Lenny Gwyther and his horse Ginger Mick in Leongatha. Lennie rode 1000 kilometres to Sydney for the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge in 1932, aged just nine. Cr Bob Newton is leading the cause, saying the project had become “bigger than Ben Hur”.
Councillor confesses CR NIGEL HutchinsonBrooks confessed he had been smitten with The Seekers’ lead singer Judith Durham as a young man. He was impressed with the large crowed at a recent
Locker buddies: from left, Thomas Bouquet, Kyah Clarkson and Sam Cross can now benefit from the new locker shed at Leongatha Secondary College.
senior citizens concert in Korumburra, at which former Seeker Athol Guy performed. Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said about 20 hands went up when he asked how many men in the room had fallen in love with Durham in the 1960s. “It was a brilliant concert and everyone considered it was the best they had had,” he said.
Praise for community THE success of the recent Blessing of the Bikes motorcycling event at Mirboo North was a “great tribute to the Mirboo North people and the committee”, Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks said. “So many people said they wanted to come back again,” he said, noting the crowd of many thousands comprised genuine motorcycling enthusiasts and fortunately not bikies of gang fame.
Toilet relief SANDY Point is closer to having new public toilets, thanks to Cr Mohya Davies. In a motion to council
she asked council to receive a report about the options available to the community and council to progress replacing the outdated toilets. The community is already planning to improve the toilets in time for summer but the existing toilet block is unsuitable to service the thousands of people who visit the beach. The report will consider the cost of replacing the toilets and options for funding the construction.
Garden grows LEONGATHA Community Garden received $1100 from councillors’ discretionary funds towards buying sleepers to make raised garden beds and a composting system. Yanakie Progress Association was given $1000 to secure stock water for drought affected farmers within the Yanakie district, now and into the future. South Coast Athletics Club is closer to buying a laptop computer with $750, and Tarwin Lower and District Community Health Centre is nearer to buying a vaccine fridge with a battery backup system thanks to $600 funding.
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the Buddha's teachings at Sera Je Monastic University. In 1995, he was awarded the Geshe degree and began teaching Dharma to students at Sera Je Monastery.
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Geshe-la accepted an invitation to teach in the west from Lama Zopa Rinpoche and began teaching at Atisha Centre in May 2003, where he benefited many people. In 2011 he moved to Melbourne and founded Konchok Buddhist Centre, where he is teaching at present. To find out more, phone Kerrie or Steve on 5664 4252.
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National awards for Dumbalk CFA DUMBALK Fire Brigade celebrated its members at a presentation dinner recently.
Deserving recipient: from left, Rob Auchterlonie receiving his national medal from CFA assistant chief officer Trevor Owen.
CFA assistant chief officer Trevor Owen presented national medals to two members who have upheld the values and work ethic of the CFA over the years. Long serving members were also recognised for their commitment to the brigade. Rob Auchterlonie was rewarded for his work as a local critical incident stress peer and state councillor for Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria. “Rob is a person who shows genuine concern about members’ welfare and looks for ways to assist and improve outcomes for (CFA) volunteers across the district and the state,” Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria president Nev Jones said.
“Rob is an asset to the volunteers he represents, being dedicated and passionate and a truly deserving recipient of the national medal.” Tommy Marshman also received a national medal for his years of service. Mr Marshman has served the brigade for almost 50 years while also providing aid as an air observer over the years. Air observer coordinator Julian Seri said Mr Marshman was key to relaying information to ground crews during Black Saturday and the Churchill fire. “His role as air observer is very critical, as what Tom sees through his eyes is the information that is used to create strategies and tactics in fire suppression,” Mr Seri said. Alec Campbell was also recognised for his 60 years
of service at the Dumbalk Brigade, formerly Mardan Brigade when he joined. Peter Campbell received
a service award for 45 years with the CFA, alongside Doug Bovill for 30 years and Rob Fisher for five.
Commitment recognised: from left, Peter Campbell was recognised for his 45 years of service at Dumbalk Fire Brigade with CFA assistant chief officer Trevor Owen.
Care for others this Christmas EVERY year the UnitingCare and Target Christmas Appeal brightens Christmas time for families in need across Australia. Observer awarded: from left, Tommy Marshman of Dumbalk Fire Brigade received the national medal from CFA assistant chief officer Trevor Owen.
The forty eighth in a series of columns marking 50 years of Leongatha Lyric Theatre in 2015
2013: The Wizard of Oz and Love Letters THE information workshop and auditions for The Wizard of Oz were held in February, 2013. There was a good number of participants in the introductory workshops and the auditions held over four days from February 16 resulted in a full cast being chosen. The February newsletter contained the advice the play planned for the year, Murdered to Death, had been postponed for performance in October, and an invitation was issued to people interested in joining the subcommittee to plan the events celebrating Lyric Theatre's 50th anniversary in 2015. The Wizard of Oz opened on July 5 for a 12 performance season in Mesley Hall. Leongatha was enchanted by the popular show and audiences were transported to the magical Land of Oz with sparkling performances, imaginative sets, dramatic lighting effects, stunning colourful costumes and a talented cast. The season of The Wizard of Oz coincided with the death of Mary Eagger on July 6 after a long illness. Mary played a vitally important part in the life and development of Lyric Theatre since its foundation. She was a foundation member, served on the committee as president, vice president, secretary and committee member for 20 years, was a life member, and was involved in many productions either on stage, or as a choreographer, set designer or director. Mary directed 17 productions and choreographed eight productions. She was a judge for Gippsland Associated Theatres (GAT) for nine years and inducted into the GAT Hall of Fame in 2005 for service to amateur theatre. Her funeral was held on July 12 and the wake was held in the foyer of Mesley Hall, where photos, memorabilia and costumes from some of the productions with which she was involved with were on display. The July newsletter announced David Smith had finally given up on his attempts to cast Murdered to Death, which meant there was no other production planned for the remainder of the year. David Tattersall was invited to the July meeting to be part of a discussion about the suggestion of a
Magical land: audiences were transported to the Land of Oz while watching Lyric's amazing performance of The Wizard of Oz. book to celebrate Lyric's 50th anniversary. After discussion, the committee decided David should be commissioned to complete a full rewrite of the Lyric history covering the 50 years from 1965 to the end 2014. In September, Mike Street was invited to the committee meeting to discuss Love Letters, a play he volunteered to direct for performance in November. The committee accepted his proposal and decided auditions should be held on October 13. At the same meeting, Bernadette Grainger offered to direct a Hannie Rayson play for performance in April or May 2015. Love Letters had a six night season with two matinees, which opened on November 15 at the new performing arts centre at the Leongatha Primary School. At the November meeting, member Don Perrett announced Lyric Theatre was officially debt free, having paid the last loan of the year. Adam Kennedy, who played his debut role in Lyric Theatre as Mr Tumnus in Narnia, was awarded the Geoff Perrett Rising Star Award by Chris and Don Perrett. Two members received life memberships for their dedication to Lyric - Peg McAlpine and Jan Stewart. At the committee meeting the following month, Lisa Pellin outlined her plans for Young Frankenstein, which was planned for performances from August 29 to September 14, 2014, and Bernadette Grainger outlined her plans for Life After George by Hannie Rayson. LYR3310172
Local families in need can turn to UnitingCare to help put food on the table, buy gifts for their children, receive temporary accommodation and to help meet the rising cost of living. Small change can make a big difference through the UnitingCare and Target Christmas Appeal. This year the appeal will continue to collect gifts under the tree. The appeal hopes to raise $1 million to provide emergency relief across the country. Last year the appeal helped to support more than 42,000 families. This year Christmas will be tough for many Australians with one in six children living in poverty. Organisers hope to help more Australians than ever before. Local UnitingCare coordinator Wendy McEachern said the organisation hopes the appeal will continue to provide support for families in need during the festive season. “This year has been really tough in our community. We have seen people finding it hard to make ends meet and thankfully through this appeal we can help give them some relief,” she said. “Fortunately we have so many generous locals and we are relying on them to dig deep, show compassion and support our appeal at Target Leongatha. We’re committed to making sure all gifts go to local families.” The appeal launched across the country on Tuesday, November 3 and will run until Christmas Eve. Shoppers are encouraged to drop off unwrapped gifts at the layby counter in any Target store or purchase a $1 bauble gift tag at the checkout. Target will donate $1 from the sale of every bauble to the Uniting-
Care Christmas Appeal. Target managing director Stuart Machin said, “We are confident that through the generosity of Australians our goal can be reached to help the local families that are doing it tough this Christmas. “We encourage everyone to help brighten someone’s Christmas this year by donating generously at your local Target store.” UnitingCare staff and volunteers collect the gifts, receive donations and ensure they are both distributed to those most in need in time for Christmas morning. This year UnitingCare will partner with the Salvation Army to distribute food hampers and gifts at the Long Street Leongatha Corps. Order before the end of the month by calling Salvation Army on 5662 6410 or UnitingCare on 5662 5150.
The gift of giving: from left, Leongatha Target manager Joanne Denbrok, UnitingCare local coordinator Wendy McEachern and Salvation Army officer Gerry Robinson are busy placing gifts under the tree at Leongatha Target.
Mayor’s message Cr Bob Newton I WOULD like thank my fellow councillors for giving me the great honour of being mayor for the 2015-16 term. I can say I will give it my best shot. I had no intention of running until one week ago. I didn’t think I’d have the numbers, but it’s the confidence and support of my colleagues and the community that made me consider the role. As a councillor you often go about your business in serving the community and I’ve always tried to remain quite humble in doing so. In considering the role of mayor, it made me look at what I have actually achieved over the last 23 years in local government and I know I have the wealth of experience there to support and work hard for the communities of South Gippsland. I am passionate about the region as a whole and will lead this team of councillors along the same lines. Congratulations to former mayor Cr Jeanette Harding. It has been a difficult year for her health wise and she still managed to lead with integrity and dedication. I had the great privilege to present a life membership certificate to Ken Caithness recently. This was my first experience in being involved with this prestigious award. Ken was a former councillor with the Shire of Woorayl. The award was for his service to the Koonwarra Mechanics Institute Hall. These awards don’t come easy and it is a way of honouring
our volunteers in the community. At its last meeting, council resolved to promote the People’s Climate March that is being held on November 27. It’s expected to be the biggest climate march the world has ever seen and the event in Melbourne is one of many worldwide. By coming together we are demonstrating we want a just transition to 100 per cent clean energy and an end to fossil fuels.For more information visit the People’s Climate March website at www.peoplesclimate.org. au/melbourne, or the Facebook page at www. facebook.com/events. From Saturday, October 31 until Thursday, December 31, 2015, residents are able to dispose of green waste free of charge at any of council’s waste transfer stations. The free green waste period is provided annually as a way of encouraging residents to reduce fire risks around their property prior to the peak fire danger period. I would like to remind farmers wanting to burn-off to phone 1800 668511 before lighting a fire to make sure they take all the necessary steps to do the right thing and remain safe. Again, I look forward to working with my fellow councillors. Our collaboration, co-operation and commitment in working together will help us achieve positive outcomes for our community. I want to harness the expertise within our great team and really move this council forward.
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There’s plenty of room for vehicles here too, with a double carport and an approx 7m x 5m garage. The house offers three bedrooms, including main with ensuite, as well as an L-shaped lounge and separate kitchen and dining room. This is a great package with plenty on offer.
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Built by local builders, the Heppell brothers, this home offers a flexible floor plan, with the large fourth bedroom able to be used as an extra living space if desired. The living spaces are based around a central covered courtyard. Formal sunken lounge with timber lined cathedral ceilings at the front of the house, along with the master bedroom and ensuite are featured. The central timber kitchen and dining area includes polished hardwood floors. Ducted gas heating keeps the home comfortable. A double garage and single carport offer plenty of vehicle storage options. There is a lot to like about this well built, well positioned family home.
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ITH three spacious living areas, a huge private outdoor entertaining deck and an address convenient to local schools, this renovated family friendly home is sure to grab your attention. A wide entrance hall leads into living rooms on one side, bedrooms on the other, and kitchen, meals and family room straight ahead. A fully updated kitchen features 900mm stainless steel electric stove, new range hood, dishwasher, stylish bench tops and new floor tiling.
Best of all the stacker windows featured above the kitchen sink open out to the entertaining deck. The adjoining meals and family room also has new floor tiling and handy access through double doors out to decking. Ornate cornices and beautiful ceiling roses have been retained in each of the other two living rooms. Original floor boards have been polished. Given the amount of living space in this home, the front lounge could easily be used as a fourth bedroom as it currently is, having double doors to close off for privacy.
Bedrooms are a good size and have built in robes and the main bedroom has a spacious ensuite. A claw foot bath takes pride of place in the family bathroom. Two reverse cycle air conditioners and gas ducted heating takes care of all heating and cooling needs. Gardens in the fully enclosed, newly fenced backyard are low maintenance with plenty of room for pets and children to play. Inspect to make this family home your own. Or currently tenanted, take advantage of a sound investment opportunity.
LEONGATHA 13 A’Beckett Street Insight Real Estate Leongatha 5662 2220
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Inlet views and acreage J
ILBA is a beautiful 80 acre (approx) grazing property offering a sought after location, earning potential and idyllic lifestyle opportunities.
Featuring a locally built country style home with four bedrooms, the master with walk in robe and ensuite, and family bedrooms with built in robes. The kitchen is all electric with a walk in pantry, ample draw and cupboard space also brekky bar. Adjacent is the spacious dining room that opens onto a paved outdoor eating area. The separate lounge features an open fire place and large windows which flood the room with light and views of the gardens. Other features of the home include slate floors to heavy traffic areas, carpets to bedrooms, solid fuel heating and reverse cycle air conditioning. The home sits among gardens of low water and maintenance plantings, established trees and lawn areas. There is also a veggie patch, a large pond that supplies water to the grounds, a chook run and wood shed. The acreage, divided into three main
paddocks, is productive with a good mix of slight rises and flats. Fencing is very good, supported by power, water for stock is via dams in each paddock and a spring, There is a good set of stock yards, established shelter belts, hay shed and smaller three bay machinery shed come work shed. The farm conservatively carries 50 young to two year old steers year round. This property has been owned by the same family for the past 40 years and it is with great sadness that it goes on the market. For more information please call Peter Bellingham at SEJ Leongatha.
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What makes this property so special is the lovely country style home that is warm and inviting. It is set amidst well established and manicured English and European deciduous trees, garden beds and orchards. The substantial home offers four spacious bedrooms, two with walk in robes, two bathrooms,
open plan kitchen and meals area which takes in the views of the farm, two living zones includes a formal dining room and lounge with French doors opening to a large alfresco entertaining area The property is predominately flat to rolling country, renowned for its heavy carrying capacity and includes three dams
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Located only 15 minutes from Drouin and an easy one and a half hours drive to Melbourne, this property is ideal. It is only through an inspection you will be able to truly appreciate and experience all this magnificent property has to offer.
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38”. The property is well situated, only 10 minutes to Inverloch for fishing, beaches, tourism and 20 minutes to Leongatha and Wonthaggi and Melbourne is one hour and 45 minutes away. This property offers a superb and affordable grazing proposition with some room to improve and is a great lifestyle choice.
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Wonthaggi link to national marine probe A WONTHAGGI based foundation has received $400,000 from the Federal Government to monitor the impact of sewage on Australia’s marine biodiversity and ecosystems.
Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt announced the Clean Ocean Foundation had received the money, during a recent launch at Dromana pier where examples of possible tests were conducted by the minister and citizen scientists. Mr Hunt said anglers and surfers would become citizen scientists in a major new science project to monitor the impact of sewage on Australia’s marine biodiversity and ecosystems. “Together with researchers, recreational water users will contribute to a National Outfall Database to be developed in consultation with the states and Northern Territory,” he said. “Water users will collect samples to
supplement monitoring of outfall flows and gauge pollutant concentrations. “The research will form the basis of a national collaboration between communities, scientists, water authorities and government agencies with the aim of working together to reduce the pollution load on the marine environment.” The project will be led by the Clean Ocean Foundation as part of research by the Marine Biodiversity Hub under the National Environmental Science Program (NESP). Foundation CEO John Gemmill welcomed the announcement. “Since achieving our crucial goal of the upgrade of the Eastern Treatment Plant that discharged at Gunnamatta, Clean Ocean Foundation has been steadfastly focussing on addressing outfalls from a national approach, because our oceans know no borders,” he said. “Clean Ocean Foundation is thrilled
the value of a National Outfall Database (NOD) has been recognised by the Federal Government and honoured to be asked to deliver the NOD. It is a very important step in the cleaning up of Australia’s coastline.” The Marine Biodiversity Hub, funded with $23.88 million from the National Environmental Science Program, is conducting research in Australia’s temperate marine waters to help manage and protect coastal and marine environments. The hub’s research will inform measures to protect coastal and marine species and ecosystems. The National Environmental Science Program focuses on collaborative, practical and applied research that informs on-ground action. The Federal Government is committed to integrating science into decision making in good environmental policy.
Ocean passion: Clean Ocean Foundation CEO John Gemmill (left) and Federal Environment Minister Greg Hunt study water samples at the grant announcement.
Korumburra traders head for the hills MEMBERS of the Korumburra Business Association expanded their horizons by visiting out-lying businesses recently. Fascinating story: Leongatha senior football coach Beau Vernon will be one of several guest speakers at this Friday’s Victorian Country Press Association conference.
Vernon to speak at newspaper conference LEONGATHA senior football coach Beau Vernon will address newspaper owners from throughout Victoria at an annual newspaper conference at Phillip Island.
The Victorian Country Press Association, of which The Great Southern Star is a member, represents more than 100 country newspapers throughout Victoria. The annual conference will be held at the Silverwater Resort in San Remo this Friday, November 13. Mr Vernon will share his story, well documented locally, with delegates from the newspaper organisations. He will cover his time as a football player, about sustaining his life changing injury
during a football game, and his success on the field as a senior football coach. His story is inspiring and is likely to touch all those at the conference. Earlier this year, Mr Vernon spoke at the launch of the Australian Football League’s season to a standing ovation. This year as Leongatha football coach, he brought the team out of the wilderness to compete in the grand final against Traralgon. Despite the heartbreak of losing the big one, Mr Vernon is hoping to bring his charges to ultimate victory in 2016. Also addressing the conference will be the Honourable Daniel Andrews, Premier of Victoria, current Bass Coast Shire mayor Cr Kimberley Brown and the CEO of the Phillip Island Nature Park, Matthew Jackson.
Mayor’s message Cr Kimberley Brown
Thank you Bass Coast WITH the mayoral election being held this Wednesday, I thought I’d take this opportunity to thank the Bass Coast community for my time as mayor. It has been an incredibly exhausting 12 months, but I have definitely made the most of this opportunity and not taken it for granted. A lesson I have learnt as a councillor, but more so as mayor, is the diverse, but valued, opinions our community have. Perhaps the most diverse comes from our younger residents, whom I’ve had a lot of opportunity to spend time with throughout the year. Although they may not be the voices we always hear, they are definitely there; even during consultation for the Cowes Activity Centre Plan, there were young people telling us what they wanted for Phillip Island and I learnt from the youth that they have a vision for their home too. It may not be the same as the older generations, but they want to see Bass Coast thrive as much as anyone else. Which brings me to my second lesson; everyone is working towards the same goal and, as mayor, I got to see more than the average person. People may be critical of council, but fundamentally we all want to
make Bass Coast the best place it can possibly be. I have seen how much our community is in love with where we live. I already knew it, but my time as mayor has reinforced to me how passionate we all are about our home, and how hard we are all working to make it even better. There are so many fantastic, hardworking community members out there making our home a better place and I don’t think they always receive the acknowledgement they deserve. I had the honour of hosting these community members, nearly all volunteers, at our annual mayor’s community thank you last Friday night to do just that – to thank them for their selfless contributions to our community. A few smaller things to note; I only had to use the gavel at council meetings about four times this year (I’m not actually sure whether that’s a lot or not!). And if you’ve been following my Facebook page, you may have also seen that my flair for a selfie at community events has flourished – a trend I hope to continue, as I’ve loved snapping photos with you all! So to the Bass Coast community, I thank you for having me as your mayor for the last year. It’s been a privilege and an experience I will value for a long time to come.
The social event was designed to create further alliance and mentorship amongst members and the businesses they visited. The day was a great success, with the weather proving to be perfect for a long lunch underneath the trees at Glentress Farm Retreat. The tour visited GrowLightly Food Hub first where members learnt about the not for profit business providing access for the public to locally grown produce from private growers. Then they visited business award winners Prom Country Cheese, to its cheesery to taste and learn about the range of cheese they produce at Moyarra. Lunch was at Glentress, with a menu designed by Lynda Western from Glentress around the products purchased from the businesses just visited. The tour then visited DjintaDjinta winery to hear about wine production. The KBA would like
to build awareness of the amazing businesses in the area and create a foodie
map just for the Korumburra area. Association member-
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Business lunch: members of the Korumburra Business Association enjoy a long lunch at Glentress Farm Retreat.
Out and about: members of the South Gippsland Walking and Adventure Club recently enjoyed a bushwalk in the Morwell River National Park. From left, Kerry Baggalley, Judy Speedy, Kay Walton, Val McDonald, Liz Cummins, Lucy Legione, Joy Downes and Sandra Lewis.
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Spring into Edney’s now BUY any new or demo Nissan or Hyundai in stock with a star on the windscreen during November at Edney’s Leongatha and you will receive free accessories to the value of $500.
Plus, you will go into the draw to win a $1000 travel voucher. Many of the vehicles in the showroom are also available with finance at one percent interest. It is hard to imagine a better time to buy a new Nissan or Hyundai and if you have been driving a vehicle that is a few years old, the differences will not only amaze you; they will be a source of delight. The technology that comes with the Nissan Qashqai means Bluetooth automatically connects your phone to the car’s audio. The Qashqai’s display screen will list your recent calls and contacts, and without taking a hand off the steering wheel, you can make or receive calls. The system is called NissanConnect; it keeps you in touch with the outside world from inside your vehicle. While the Qashqai has a compact disc player, even they are slightly redundant today with Bluetooth also allowing you to play your own music. Once you have experienced a vehicle with satellite navigation there is no turning back. Remember the good old and indispensible Melways? Most children these days won’t even have heard of Melways and would be aghast at the thought of driving with one in their lap.
The Qashqai has all the cutting edge hands free technology, satellite navigation, airbags, sensors, reverse parking camera, blind spot warning, lane departure warning and moving object detection that make driving not only a pleasure but safer than ever. The car even helps you to park it: size up the spot and if your Qashqai intelligent park assist system says “OK”, the car will help you complete the perfect parallel or bay park. Combine that with the around view monitor and there’s no reason to struggle in car parks any longer. Intelligent park assist, available on Ti and TL models, is a driver’s aid only and driver intervention is only required to control the accelerator and brake; the car does the rest. Even adjusting the driver’s seating position is a push button pleasure. Indeed the vehicle has keyless entry as well as push button start and a park brake that is as simple as, well. Just push a button as it’s electronic. Life is becoming way too easy. The front seats have two heat settings; what luxury. There is a panoramic glass roof revealed via a retractable sunshade at the touch of a button. There are folding side mirrors and if you are used to them, they are no novelty but come in handy in so many situations. It goes without saying the vehicle also looks fabulous. The Nissan Qashqai is a beautiful looking vehicle and the roomy interior is just perfect. All the bells and whistles make it sound like the car of today requires a pilot’s licence to drive.
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TAC and media unite towards zero road toll THE Transport Accident Commission announced a renewed partnership with regional media outlets as part of the state’s efforts to stem deaths and casualties on country roads.
Speaking at a Rural Press Club of Victoria event in Ballarat recently, TAC chief executive officer Joe Calafiore said regional media outlets had a major role to play in Victoria’s march towards zero road deaths and serious injuries. He said there was a pressing need to address country road trauma, with regional Victorians four times more likely to be killed and 40 per cent more likely to be seriously injured than people in Melbourne. “Regional communities understand all too well the devastating impacts of road trauma so it is essential we do everything we can to keep road safety in the minds of country Victorians,” Mr Calafiore said. The TAC’s Talk the Toll Down partnership with 65 regional newspapers was launched four years ago in Ballarat. Mr Calafiore today told media figures from throughout regional Victoria the successful partnership would continue indefinitely under a
Road blocked: a truck rollover on the South Gippsland Highway at Koonwarra recently highlighted the need for rural communities to continue to talk about road safety. new name, Towards Zero. “Regional newspapers connect deeply with their local communities and the continuation of this partnership recognises the influential role they can
play in promoting safer road use within those communities,” he said The announcement follows the launch of the TAC’s popular Towards Zero campaign, encouraging Victori-
ans to consider how losing a loved one would affect their family and to aim for a future where no one is killed or seriously injured on our roads. “Towards Zero sets an ambitious
target but unless we’re aiming towards zero, we’re saying to ourselves that we accept people will die or be badly hurt just because they use our roads. We can never accept that,” Mr Calafiore said. “We are now appealing to regional media to continue showing leadership in road trauma prevention by promoting the goals of Towards Zero and leading the conversation around road safety.” Mr Calafiore said, while mistakes would always be made on the roads, the goals of Towards Zero could be achieved with the creation of a safer overall road system. “We’re working with our road safety partners and the Victorian Government to create a safer, more forgiving road system that will cushion people from death or serious injury when a mistake is made,” he said. With 44 per cent of fatalities occurring on high speed rural roads, creating safer roads infrastructure has the potential to make the biggest difference to country road trauma. The TAC and VicRoads are delivering a $1 billion Safe System Roads Infrastructure Program to turn some of the state’s highest-risk roads into some of the safest.
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Bikers, watch out this summer NEW Transport Accident Commission research has revealed on-road motorcycle crashes are most likely to happen in the warmer months.
The TAC has surveyed 964 people who have been injured in a motorcycle crash, to better understand the factors contributing to the crash, crash circumstances and the key differences between onroad and off-road motorcyclists. The study showed motorcyclists rode more often in warmer months – 59 per cent riding three to four times a week, compared to 45 per cent in cooler months. In line with this, nearly a third of crashes (28 per cent) happened in summer. Another third (32 per cent) occurred in the autumn months. TAC senior manager road safety Samantha Cockfield said the research provided a timely reminder about the potential for a crash, as riders start to get on the bike more. “With warmer weather already here, the findings highlight the need for greater caution by riders and drivers, as more motorcyclists take advantage of the favourable
riding conditions,� Ms Cockfield said. “Motorcyclists are especially vulnerable and are over represented in injury statistics. We don’t want this summer or the coming holiday season to be marred by trauma.� The results also showed while three in four riders involved in a crash hadn’t taken a break from riding, those who did take a break were most likely to return to riding in November and January. The survey found two demographic groups that were over represented in on-road crashes. Younger riders aged 18 to 25 received 18 per cent of injuries while making up just six per cent of the licensed motorcycling community. Melbourne riders received 72 per cent of injuries although representing only 62 per cent of the licensed riders. The riders surveyed said their most common reason for riding at the time of the crash was recreational (43 per cent), followed by riding to or from work (31 per cent). More than half of crashes, 56 per cent, took place on a sealed road in a built-up area while one in four, or 26 per cent, occurred on a sealed road in a rural area.
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Reducing waste by recycling COUNTRY Cart Waste Disposal has been helping locals dispose of waste for 30 years, but 2015 has marked a massive change in the company’s environmental impact.
Director Alex Aeschlimann said Country Cart chose to start offering recycling services for residents on residential properties to reduce landfill in the region. “Since the company started, it has taken disposable waste from rural properties not serviced by the shire. We did not have recycling services for these properties so everything went to landfill, which was not ideal,” Mr Aeschlimann said. Now approaching 1500 customers from Warragul to San Remo to Loch
Sport, the Leongatha based company sought expressions of interest in a recycling service. “We got a lot of interest from our existing customer base. We started offering the service almost a month ago and we already have nearly 100 customers who have taken it up,” Mr Aeschlimann said. Country Cart also disposes of waste and recycling from council bins in commercial areas. “We have a contract with South Gippsland Shire Council. We do the recycling of street bins and most recently we bought a cardboard bailer,” Mr Aeschlimann said. In a new initiative, the company has started a free cardboard collection for South Gippsland. Last week, Country Cart sent its first load of cardboard to a
Cleaning the country: from left, workshop manager Adam Wylie and director Alex Aeschlimann are taking recycling to the next level at Country Cart Waste Disposal with bins, skips and a new cardboard baler.
Cardboard solution: Country Cart Waste Disposal is now collecting cardboard for recycling in the region.
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Nursery does blooming great recycling HARVEST Laneway Leongatha has a number of products sure to inspire customers to recycle.
Owner Adam Christensen took over the nursery business earlier this year and has come up with a number of eco-friendly solutions to suit all green thumbs and amateur gardeners. “Leongatha Men’s Shed started making palette planter boxes in both painted and untreated varieties which are very popular,” Mr Christensen said. “You can get common things like palettes from anywhere and turn them into something useful.” The Bair Street nursery also has a range of planters made from recycled goods including eco baskets, a vinyl basket made from used motorbike tyres. Another innovative solution to recycling includes wall hangers where gardeners can pin up the pocketed planters on a vertical surface and cover
their walls in plants. The wall planters are constructed with fibre made from recycled water bottles. “Looking at them you would not know they are made from recycled plastic. They are great for holding cuttings and small plants and they look fantastic on walls,” Mr Christensen said. Having moved into the nursery earlier this year, he took the opportunity to reuse old materials from the refurbished space. “I use the old staircase as a display area and we use the old shade cloths as lining for planter buckets,” Mr Christensen said. “We ask customers to bring in plastic bags for us to reuse. We go through so many but I do not like to buy them. It is kind of the necessary evil.” Mr Christensen also uses Styrofoam boxes previously used for packaging. The nurseryman recommends them for amateur gardeners to use as a wicking bed to grow plants.
“They are really good for young people and for people who are not at home much,” he said. Mr Christensen used Styrofoam boxes to create an edible garden while he was living with limited space in Sydney. “They are easy for growing things including edible gardens and they only need to be watered about every 10 days,” he said. Harvest Laneway also stocks a recycling initiative coined by local Paul Nelson. Mr Nelson uses a form of paper mache to build pots for plants. The thick material is lightweight but looks like a textured concrete and is completely recycled. “They are sustainable products that save on waste,” Mr Christensen said. “There are so many simple ways to recycle old things to make them useful again.” There is no excuse not to use recycled goods when Harvest Laneway makes it so easy.
Recycling grows: Harvest Laneway owner Adam Christensen stands with an eco basket in front of a palette planter and recycled hanging planter.
Green waste solution a winner IN the past, much of the green waste grass clippings, leaves, flowers and branches - generated across South Gippsland Shire Council has ended up in council’s landfill at Koonwarra.
As green waste breaks down, it releases high levels of greenhouse gas emissions and also takes up valuable landfill space. Managing green waste responsibly and effectively is therefore a priority for council and so council offers
residents several services to recycle their green waste. Residents are able to drop off green waste at council’s six transfer stations for a fee and it is mulched on site. The resulting mulch is available to the public free of charge. Since July 2015, a kerbside green waste collection service has been provided to about 7000 properties across the shire. Green waste collected through the new service is transported to an EPA licenced composting facility in Morwell for composting. These services aim to
reduce the amount of green waste being sent to landfill through kerbside garbage bins. Since kerbside green waste collection service started in July, 629 tonnes of green waste has been collected and sent for composting through the service. “By diverting green waste for composting we save landfill space, reduce landfill gas emissions and end up with a usable resource,” council’s waste management supervisor Peter Roberts said. “So far the kerbside green waste collection ser-
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Welshpool’s floral success
Sweet smelling: Rosslyn McPherson and Fran Grylls from the Welshpool and District Horticultural Society with a beautiful display of roses, one of many at the society’s recent spring show.
THE Welshpool and District Horticultural Society held its 55th spring show recently, attracting a hall full of colourful entries, despite the dry weather.
choice will go to the Welshpool kindergarten. The 2016 autumn show will be held on Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12, on the Labor Day long weekend.
Show secretary Fran Grylls said the show was a success. “A special thank you must go to the children of Welshpool and District Primary School for their murals and display and also to Margaret Haycroft’s littlies group at the library who created floral rainbow colours on a plate for us all to enjoy,” she said. “The plant stall was a great success with very empty benches at the end of the show. Members are now planning a list of plants to replenish stocks ready for the next show.” The public choice section was popular again this year, with nine entries of decorated footwear. All the money raised from the public
Best exhibit in show: memorial trophy in particular acknowledging Ken Wigg and Rosemary Wood and RHSV SS McKay gold medal - Arie Bos, container of Alstromeria of different varieties. Best exhibit in Class A: Yvonne Austin for exhibit of fox glove spike. Other trophy winners in Class A were J Rutherford, O Wigg, R McPherson and C Kearney. Best rose: Rose Society of Victoria bronze medal – Arie Bos with a bloom of Ian Thorpe. Best Exhibit in Class B: Arie Bos for a container of David Austin roses. Rose championship: Arie Bos. Other award winners in this class
Results:
were B Nicoll and M Stokes. Best exhibit in Class C: Arie Bos, container of Alstromeria of different varieties. Other trophy winners in Class C were H Height, B Partrisdge, S Thompson and J Gyles. Best exhibit in Class D: Yvonne Austin for exhibit of begonia.Other trophy winners in Class D were O Wigg, W Muir and B Nicoll. Best exhibit in open floral art: Arie Bos with By light of the Moon. Best exhibit in intermediate floral art: Margaret Eddy with Green arrangement. Best exhibit in Class F: Royal Horticultural Society of Victoria Trophy medal, Jan Gyles with lettuce. Other trophy winners in Class F include K Crowl and P Hay. Best exhibit home produce: collection of three items, Terry Josephs. Best exhibit in Class H: K Alford. Public choice, decorated footwear: Prue Fleming’s puss in boots.
Skaters dream flies at Meeniyan By Lucy Johnson MEENIYAN’S skate park is finally up and running after almost a decade of local campaigning. Back in 2007, Meeniyan children Breanna, Brenton and Brandon Savage wanted a place for local youth to hang out for social and recreational activities. The siblings distributed a petition around the township gaining support for the plan and received
more than 400 signatures of support. “The whole area is better now than it was when we were children,” Breanna said. “Children can come down here now and have a place to hang out. It keeps them off the street. “It is a great achievement for us to see the project complete.” Sarah Jensen assisted in liaising with South Gippsland Shire Council to attain funding and planning approval. “We held a number of fundraising events in-
cluding sausage sizzles and brick donations,” Ms Jensen said. The skate park was made possible with $10,000 of local fundraising and a further $40,000 in community grant funds from council. “It was a long process but it was well worth it,” Ms Jensen said. Local businesses and community members contributed sponsorship donations to have their names engraved on pavers to go near the skate park at Meeniyan Recreation Reserve.
The skate park is now in operation following the construction of ramps last month. The installation of
a grinding ramp is set to be complete by the end of the year. The construction of the
skate park was supported by countless community organisations. “It is great for the town.
While it is a small community, everybody came together to back the project,” Ms Jensen said.
Councils save money A PARTNERSHIP between neighbouring councils will see South Gippsland Shire Council achieve $20,000 in annual cost savings. Efficient Buildings by the Coast is a Federal Government funded energy efficiency project that saw both South Gippsland and Bass Coast Shire councils undertake a series of building improvements at a combined total of $198, 863. At South Gippsland Shire Council, works included the installation of efficient lighting, air conditioning upgrades and equipment timers in the main office building and the building known as Carino’s at a cost of $62, 264.
Council contributed just over $21,000 and received a grant of just over $41,000. Coodinator sustainability Geoff McKinnon said the total estimated savings for South Gippsland as a result of the project was the reduction of 70,000 kWh of electricity per year. “This equates to almost 100 tonnes greenhouse gas emissions or about 20 cars,” he said. “This is another example of a successful partnership project with Bass Coast. The Green Street Lighting project was a previous partnership which is saving council in excess of $60,000 per year that delivers wins for both ratepayers and the environment.”
Planning trio: from left, Brenton, Breanna and Brandon Savage sit at Meeniyan Recreation Reserve on the same bench they started planning the skate park petition in 2007.
Milpara Community House news READING for wellbeing is an exciting new addition being offered via West Gippsland Regional Library.
For both readers and non-readers alike this program is thought provoking, calming and relaxing. Our training facilitator will share poems and stories with you for six Mondays commencing November 9. Photography in the Park Group meets again on Sunday, November 15. This term we have our Construction Induction course running from the afternoon into the evening of November 16. A white card is a must for anyone needing to enter a construction site. Are you looking for something new? Something a little bit different? Bollywood Dance is an infusion of many dance styles with its own unique flavour
and merit. Ladies can have some fun learning this empowering dance style. November 17 sees the class kick off at the Korumburra Anglican Parish Hall. Starting Your Business Workshop run by Small Business Victoria will be held Tuesday, November 17. Starting a business can be a daunting process, making the right moves early can lead to a smoother road to success. Saturday, November 21 is our First Aid Day. We will be offering CPR training and Apply First Aid Level Two. It’s a great skill to have. We are starting to plan term one classes and courses. If you have any suggestions on what you would like to see us offer. For bookings and information please give us a call on 5655 2524.
Budding artists: Amy Muir (front) stands by her artworks with her mother Chris at the Leongatha and Drouin Yooralla art show launch last Thursday. Students displayed work from art classes while barista trained students served up fresh coffee to guests throughout the day at Federation Training Leongatha.
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The Good Life
Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment
Hats off: from left, Margaret Griffin, Larraine Dowson, Pat Stoneham and Val Davis from the Inverloch Bowls Club enjoyed a Melbourne Cup luncheon last Tuesday.
Lunch munch: from left, Inverloch bowlers Mike Applin, Kathy Heyphy, Gail Applin, David Turnbull and Bryan Hensley enjoyed a bowl and a lunch last Tuesday to celebrate the Melbourne Cup. Have a bet: from left, Huie Nation, Anne Tschiderer, Carol Hughes, Allan Johnstone, Trevor Scott, Brian Growse and Bev Kurrle donned their best hats at the Inveloch Bowls Club last Tuesday, as part of its Melbourne Cup presentation.
See landscapes through artists’ eyes STUNNING landscapes of South Gippsland and beyond will feature in the latest exhibition at Gecko Studio Gallery at Fish Creek. Adrian Johnson and Gillian Carpenter will present Double Vision - landscapes in watercolour and oil from November 15 to December 12, with the official opening this Sunday.
Johnson is an award winning painter, having won the Bass Coast Shire’s Your Art Collection prize three years ago, and is a popular oil painter. He is known for specialising in the play of light on sand dunes and these works are in demand. The Wonthaggi artist has also been taking trips into the outback over the last few years and painting what he sees there. Johnson said, “I try to
Scene on canvas: Coastal Window, oil by Adrian Johnson. Right, Coastal setting: Preparing for the Catch, Port Welshpool by Gillian Carpenter.
achieve a determined work practice to help solve problems that may arise during the painting process. “Varying my technique and subject throws up many challenges. I believe working in this manner helps my development as a landscape painter.” Carpenter has run a watercolour workshop for Gecko and been an active member of Prom Coast Arts Council, having recently completed compiling
an arts trail brochure. The Fish Creek artist is renowned for her lively scenes and landscapes in watercolour. Carpenter attributes her skills and style to eminent Australian artists including Robert Wade, David Taylor, Tony Smibert, Amanda Hyatt and Marco Lucio. “I have exhibited at Rotary, commercial galleries and corporate venues in both Melbourne and the country, and held eight solo
and a number of group exhibitions,” she said. Her awards include: first prize for watercolor at Box Hill Rotary Art Show, Sandy Point Art Shows 2012 and 2014, The Pat West award for Watercolour at Leongatha Rotary Art Show 2013 and commendation at AGRA spring exhibition 2015. “Currently my art works are represented in galleries, commercial, corporate and private collections in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, the UK and USA,” she said. Both artists are members of the Australian Guild of Realist Artists. In 2011, Johnson was awarded a guild fellowship for outstanding achievement. Carpenter is also a member of the Watercolour Society of Victoria and Australian Watercolour Society. Johnson began his painting journey in the early ’80s by joining the Wonthaggi Art Group. Australian impressionists Max Smales, Mac Wilks and English painter David Curtis have been a source of inspiration and learning for him. He has exhibited and painted throughout Victoria and New South Wales with watercolour artist Bob Pelchen. The Southern Grampians and the high country around Mansfield and Mount Buller have provided spectacular ‘plein air’ painting challenges in recent times. Johnson is a past recipient of the Bass Coast acquisitive award and has been invited to judge at many local art shows.
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SOUTH GIPPSLAND DAIRY HERD PROPERTY SOLD
A/C Breeder, 145 Friesian cows supplying premium milk, predominantly AI bred using leading NZ and Aus Genetics. Very well uddered medium/medium large frame cows, calved June/July, AI rejoining commenced 6/8/15. Factory Figures Available, Low CC, young herd. Property sold giving prospective purchasers a unique opportunity to secure some of the better milking cows in Gippsland. $1650 including GST
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CLEARING SALE Plant, Equipment & Machinery END OF CONTRACT SALE 73 Rodger Street Yarram Saturday November 21 | 10am start Gippsland Forestry & Fire Services are offering all their business assets for sale due to end of contract. A large inventory of mechanical workshop tools will be also auctioned as the premises is for sale or lease.All items of plant and equipment are presented in excellent condition and have been regularly maintained. Vehicles ¡ 5 Toyota Landcruiser Diesel 4wd Trays 1999-2009 ¡ 2 Mitsubishi trays 4wd 2006-2009 ¡ 1 Mitsubishi Diesel 4wd Dual cab. Ute 2003 ¡ 1Mitsubishi petrol 2wd tray 2003 ¡ Hino GT175 4wd Forestry Fire truck(3000 lit.) ¡ Mercedes Benz 2222 bogie drive truck, 23' beavertail tray & ramps ¡ Tag'a'long beavertail float trailer & ramps (14 ton) Machinery ¡ Kubota M126 4wd Tractor & FEL 2014 (as new) ¡ Caterpillar D4C series 3 Bulldozer cabin, 6 way blade, winch, PTO & linkage. ¡ Stacer 4.4 mtr aluminium boat & trailer & 40hp Evinrude outboard ¡ Suzuki King quad ATV 4wd.. 2005 ¡ Polaris 4wd Ranger 2012 (300 hrs) Plant & Equipment ¡ Custom built heavy duty linkage spray unit, 8mtr boom with 400 ltr. tank ¡ Goldacres 8 mtr. Boom (new) ¡ 5 x Quikspray twin reel units - 600 ltr. with remote control reels ¡ 5 x DELWPFire fighting 400 ltr. 'slip on' units ¡ Silvan ‘Shireboss’ contractor slashers 6'& 7' ¡ Offset mower/mulcher 6' boom arm 'Flail' mower ¡ 24 plate trailing discs HD ¡ Forestry HD mulcher 6' ¡ 2 x Stihl MS 660 chainsaws ¡ 3 x Stihl MS 460 chainsaws ¡ 3 x Stihlms290 chainsaws ¡ 3 x 253 Husqvarna chainsaws ¡ Large inventory of fire fighting equipment: hoses, hand tools & nozzles Workshop ¡ HCM forklift 2 ton gas/petrol ¡ Vehicle hoist 2 post, 4 ton ¡ Plasma cutter ¡ 30 ton shop press ¡ 5 compressors (electric & petrol) plus air tools ¡ 250 amp Mig welder (40 amp plug) ¡ Work benchs, shelving, bench grinders, metal drop saw, parts wash ¡ Lava electric pressure washer ¡ 1000 lit. tray mounted diesel fuel tank & 12 volt pump ¡ 3 x 100 lit. poly fuel tanks & 12 volt pump ¡ 200 lit. poly fuel tank & 12 volt pump. ¡ 9' gal. tandem trailer ¡ 6' ATV trailer & ramps ¡ 10 x Phillips 9030 VHF trunk radios ¡ 14 x MCS 2000 VHF Motorola trunk radios ¡ 8 Uniden handheld UHF radios ¡ 6 Simoco UHF handheld radios ¡ Pallets of bolts/nuts, vehicle filters, tyres etc ¡ 7x 200 lit. drum trollies & pumps ¡ 6 rotary pumps Office Equipment ¡ 5 Computers, 2 laptops ¡ 7 Microsoft tablets ¡ Meeting room table & chairs Conditions: ID Required & Cash or approved cheque on the day
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Heavy weight prices lift THERE were approximately 1350 export and 300 young cattle penned, representing a decrease of 680 head week-on-week.
The usual buying group was present and operating, with one northern buyer re-entering the market after a long absence, in a generally firm market which saw cows improve. Quality was plainer, with prime cattle harder to find. The limited selection of young cattle suited to the trade sold firm to a few cents dearer. Grown steers and bullocks sold generally firm with the
odd dearer sale. Heavy weight grown heifers lifted 5c to 12c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers gained 3c while the crossbred portion eased 2c/kg. Light and medium weight cows kicked 10c to 20c while the heavy weights lifted 5c to 13c/ kg. Heavy weight bulls sold up to 10c/kg easier. The vealers reached a top of 306c/kg. Yearling heifers suited to the trade made between 247c and 289c/kg. Grown steers sold between 280c and 300c/kg. Bullocks made from 280c to 295c/kg. Heavy weight bullocks sold from 272c to 288c/kg. Heavy weight
grown heifers showing good finish made between 250c and 282c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 248c and 266c, with the crossbred portion between 245c and 282c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made from 190c to 225c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 207c to 248c/kg. Heavy weight bulls made between 272c and 330c/kg. The next sale draw - November 11 & 12: 1. Landmark, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. Rodwells, 4. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 5. SEJ, 6. Elders.
Did you know there are 18 key measures that can be addressed to improve the drought resistance of a farm? Learn an assessment method to help determine whether a paddock is likely to have a high, moderate or low resistance to dry conditions. Leading NZ Agronomist, Graham Shepherd, will share his expertise during this workshop. When: Where:
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Prime Sale - Wednesday, November 4 BULLOCKS 13 Pettitt P/L, Koorooman 636.20kg 300.0 3 D. Schnoor, Laverton 561.70kg 561.70 24 M. White, Mirboo North 617.10kg 294.6 2 Allmi Nominees, Leongatha South 755.00kg 294.0 8 G. Jones, Almurta 648.80kg 293.6 12 D.J. Hanks, Stony Creek 629.60kg 293.2 STEERS 1 C.R. & B.K. Littlejohn, Koorooman 405.00kg 305.6 3 D. Schnoor, Laverton 515.00kg 298.0 1 T. Maruzza, Dumbalk 365.00kg 295.6 12 J.M. & M.M. Van Dord, Kooweerup 527.90kg 295.0 1 S. Turton, Korumburra South 345.00kg 294.2 4 M. Selling, Sale 326.30kg 292.6 COWS 1 M. & R. Hunt, Newry 780.00kg 258.6 1 B. Dungey, Carrajung 605.00kg 248.0 3 D. & H. Bassed, Waratah North 593.30kg 245.0 6 G.B. Hogan, Leongatha South 618.30kg 245.0 2 C.R. & B.K. Littlejohn, Koorooman 570.00kg 245.0 1 D. Schroor, Laverton 575.00kg 245.0 HEIFERS 1 T. Maruzza, Dumbalk 320.00kg 295.6 1 S. Turton, Korumburra South 375.00kg 294.2 1 C.R. & B.K. Littlejohn, Koorooman 335.00kg 293.6 1 W.N. & P.A. Joyce, Jumbunna 395.00kg 288.0 2 Bruangil Park, Kernot 465.00kg 286.6 1 D.G. & C.M. Roberts, Foster 445.00kg 286.0 BULLS 1 P. & H. Miller, Poowong 915.00kg 329.6 1 C.D. & S.E. Robinson, Inverloch 845.00kg 326.6 1 W.J. & J.M. Berry, Wonthaggi 1095.00kg 310.0 1 G.A. & K.L. Dorling, Jumbunna East 845.00kg 310.0 1 Elm Valley P/L, Tarwin Lower 860.00kg 306.6 1 S. & A. Blundy, Tarwin Lower 790.00kg 3.306
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Farming Insight Dairy drives Gippsland The dairy industry’s importance to the Gippsland economy and the growth opportunities on the horizon were highlighted at a forum in Warragul recently involving key decision-makers from the region. The forum, Gippsland Dairy-Leveraging the Opportunities, highlighted the important contribution dairy provides the region. The $3 billion farming, manufacturing and export industry spans more than 1400 dairy farms which produce about two billion litres of milk a year – 20 per cent of Australia’s total. Around 6800 people work directly on farms and in milk processing factories in Gippsland. Speakers at the event included GippsDairy chairman Graeme Nicoll, United Dairyfarmers of Victoria (UDV) president Adam Jenkins and keynote
speaker David Williams, an investment advisor with Kidder Williams. In his speech, Mr Nicoll, who farms at Fish Creek, highlighted the potential for growth and importance of dairy industry profitability and the spinoff benefits in investment, jobs and stronger communities. “Dairy across Victoria has the potential to grow substantially to take advantage of the burgeoning demand for safe, high quality dairy products overseas,” he said. “This means more jobs and more economic activity which, in turn, helps maintain the towns and services that make this and other dairy regions attractive as investment and tourist destinations. “But we have to work hard to attract the investment to deliver this prosperity to the regions. Investors – new and existing – have many choices about where they put their dollars. It is not inevitable they will choose Gippsland or any other dairy region in Victoria.” Mr Jenkins focused on roads and transport, social licence to operate
farms, water availability and communications as the key factors in ensuring the ongoing success of the dairy industry. “We have the soils, climate and proximity to markets to grow profitably and sustainably, and take advantage of the bur-
geoning global demand for safe, high quality dairy products,” he said. “This means more jobs locally in a highly skilled industry, more economic activity, vibrant towns and more of the services that underpin the region’s liveability.
The Southern Gippsland Agricultural Climate Resilience Project will host a workshop on the Drought Resistance Index, highlighting the 18 drought resistant indicators and the management options required to raise the drought resistance of a farm. Agricultural climate resilience officer Jill Vella said the 18 key indicators provided the basis of a quick and easy to use scorecard for both pasture and cropping.
TACTICS FOR DRY TIMES YOUNG Dairy Network in conjunction with Dairy Australia and GippsDairy has developed a Tactics for Dry Times session to help farmers navigate the challenging season. Topics covered will include: • Summer feeding plans, feed options and cost • Grazing and protecting pastures • Farm water supply • Young stock feeding strategies • Animal health • Working with farm financials and debt Presenters: John Mulvany and guests Date:
12 November at 7pm. BBQ dinner supplied
Venue:
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Irene Baker by the 11th November on 0428 889 337, 5624 3900 or Irene@gippsdairy.com.au
South Gippsland link: from left, GippsDairy chairman Graeme Nicoll discusses the industry with Dairy Australia policy strategy manager Claire Miller and South Gippsland Shire Council’s economic development coordinator Ken Fraser at the Leveraging Opportunities event.
Make your farm drought resistant WITH the onset of an ElNino and the potential for an early drought, it is timely for Gippsland farmers to start making their farms more tolerant of drought conditions.
“But we can’t do it alone. We need to work in partnership with local, state and federal governments, with other agricultural commodity groups, utilities and the community to leverage the opportunities before us.”
“The workshop will include a practical on-field visit where participants will learn how to use the scorecard,” she said. “Any one of the indicators affects the resistance of a field to drought but collectively, the 18 factors have a significant influence on the drought tolerance of a farm.” Each of the indicators is scored according to rating scales provided. As the farmer scores each indicator, it becomes immediately apparent what factors are limiting a farm’s resistance to drought and what specific aspects need to be addressed. This leads to the management options required to increase the drought resistance of a field. “The total score gives an overall
assessment of whether a field has a high, moderate or low resistance to dry conditions. The individual scores of each indicator provide an action plan as to what needs to be addressed to increase drought resistance,” Mrs Vella said. The Drought Resistance Index workshop will be held on Friday, November 27 from 10am to 3pm. The workshop will begin at the Outtrim Hall, Outtrim, followed by an on-field discussion at the Vagg Farm, Leongatha South. Bookings are essential and must be made prior to Monday, November 23 online at www.tinyurl.com/ ACAPdrought, or phone Mrs Vella on 0408 208 350.
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PRELIMINARY NOTICE
CLEARING SALE ANTIQUES, HOUSEHOLD & FARM EQUIPMENT
Farming Insight
KORUMBURRA Business Association’s (KBA) executive could look a whole lot different after this Wednesday’s annual general meeting of the business group.
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THURSDAY, NOV 12, 2015 Starting at 10am J & A MEYER (RODWELL) 25 Angus steers, 15 -16 mths KATELEA PASTORAL, GLEN ALVIE (PHC) 20 Angus steers, 12-14 mths, Pertangus Blood, vendor bred D&P BURNS, STONY CREEK (LANDMARK) 25 Angus steers , weaned, 10-12 mths 25 Angus heifers, weaned, 10-12 mths ROCKLAND FARMS (RODWELLS) 22 Angus mix sex weaners, 10 mths MRS D PEARCE, HALLSTON (LANDMARK) 85 Angus & Angus x mix sexes, 9-12 mths, weaned 8 weeks M&K HALL, BUDGEREE (LANDMARK) 10 Poll Hereford heifers, 11-12 mths, weaned & quiet 6 Poll Hereford steers, 11-12 mths, weaned & quiet J&K HILLIAR, ‘RIVERVIEW’, MIRBOO NORTH (SEJ) 45 Angus heifers, 12-14 mths, unjoined P&S CAMPBELL, MARDAN (SEJ) 15 Angus cows, 5 - 7 years, with Angus caf 2-7 weeks old, Ythanbrae & Barwidgee blood
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Show stopper: Wayne Kuhne parades his prized Galaxie Ferleaf. She was sold for $20,000, the highest price paid on a day when the average price for a cow was $5803.
Jerseys rule the day By Stuart Biggins BUSHLEA Farms landmark 25th anniversary sale attracted buyers from across Victoria, New South Wales and South Australia to the Koonwarra property on Saturday.
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There were even several buyers from New Zealand and bids were taken by phone from Canada and the United States of America. The owners of Bushlea, Keith and Pat Kuhne and Wayne and Lisa Kuhne, were happy to report the average price achieved
on a day when 36 cows were auctioned was $5803. Twelve bulls were offered as tag sales, with the price reaching an average of $3000. The five embryos for sale went to one buyer for $1000. Wayne Kuhne said the day went exceptionally well and thanked Bushlea’s sponsors Vic Feeds for catering at the event, Semex Australia for providing the coffee outlet, and JJB Contracting and Will Thorson Ag Contracting for the after sales drinks. There were approximately 130 in attendance at the auction.
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Friday November 13, 10:30am John Deere 2140 2wd tractor; 178 Ferguson 2wd, FEL, forks & bucket; Celli 3mt power harrow; disc harrows & weights; 3 Furrow DB Mouldboard plough; 9 Tyne scarifier, DB single Tyne ripper; 12ft harrows x 2; rotary ditch digger; 7 Tyne Colburn conditioner; NH 69 sq baler; 1500 Gehl round baler; NH 339 double chop; NH 352 tedder rake; NH 462 8” disc mower; NH 707 linkage Precision chop – maize front; 400ltr spray unit & boom; trailing block splitter & hoses for tractor; 7ft DB grader blade; 6x4 trailer; Mitchell drill, seed box & new Tynes, boots, droppers & tips; 7x6 steel ute tray; 3pl hay feeder; 6ft carryall; Bio Dynamic growing, mixing & spraying set up; qty poly pipe & fittings; 8 lengths 2” x 30ft irrigation pipe & sprays; trailing hydraulic silage grab; Webco silage cart; Crump 1ton spreader; Pace trailing slasher; 6ft roller; linkage; trailing drop spreaders; A3 water pump; 3 phase flatbed lathe & 10ft bed; internal cylindrical grinder; large GH drill; small tool & cutter grinder; Makers Selsun shaper (with accessories); 3 headed drill (needs work); single cylinder air compressor & tank; band saw (no motor); wood bench saw; wood plainer; air press; 480vAston stick welder & qty electrodes; steel parts washing table; steel racking; qty electric motor 1 & 3ph; 2 x metal smelting cubicles, fire bricks, base & steel drum; burner & fittings; qty new hyd fittings & hose; qty used hyd hoses, motors, pumps & fittings; work benches; racking; cupboards; large qty bolts; scrap steel; timber; tools; sprockets; pulleys; sundries; 23ton silo; feed system; milk vats & ice banks & compressor; dairy equipment; HWS; 2 new Masport major pumps; new Dumac manure pump & bracket; household items too numerous to mention. Outside Vendors: 90” Celli rotary hoe; 1250 Strautmann vertical mixer wagon; Agware 5ton spreader (needs work); 14 Alfa Laval electronic pulsators with mother board; Vermeer 604k round baler; 2002 McCormick MC 100 tractor; Connor Shea super seeder drill, 14 disc, covers 8ft; 8ft rubber tyre roller; 3 r/way line smudger; 2 Keystone dehorners; Claas 4400 round baler, fixed chamber (4x4 bale); old shearing plant; ass sundry items
Leading girls: Jasmin Mackie from Meeniyan and Zali Deenen from Leongatha were part of a large contingent of workers on hand to make sure the Kuhnes’ auction on Saturday ran smoothly.
Terms: Strictly Cash or Cheque on day of sale. Photo ID for registration. Number system. GST where applicable.
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Amor to resign as president
Only the best: from left, from Australia’s leading dairy auctioneers, Ben Minogue and Brian Leslie from Shepparton, and Phil Malcom from Bass, put the cattle under the hammer at Bushlea. Mr Leslie led the auction while Mr Minogue and Mr Malcolm spotted the bids which were fast and furious. Lot 1 Galaxie Fernleaf 4, show champion, fetched $21,000. She was described by the auctioneer as “front page business, never a better jersey cow been sold.”
Both president David Amor and secretary Lucy Mertens have indicated they will be stepping down from their roles. Mr Amor is planning to leave the committee after five years in the top job unless there are gaps in the committee. “I’ve been in this job for five years and in that time I’ve seen four prime ministers come and go!” Mr Amor joked. On a more serious note, Mr Amor said he and the KBA had been successful in a number of ways during his time at the helm. “The clean-up of the Korumburra saleyards was one of the big achievements as well as the improvement to the entrance of the industrial estate at Sanders Street with the help of VicRoads and the (South Gippsland) shire,” he said. “The KBA membership has grown and that has a lot to do with the positive approach taken by the current committee. We have engaged more with business and we’ve made our meetings more interesting with guest speakers and more information for members. “Rather than take on the negatives, we are now engaging with business to bring out the positives in Korumburra of which there are many. “I firmly believe Korumburra will be a bigger town than Leongatha in the coming years with more businesses opening, more cafes and lots of housing estates opening up. “Korumburra is the first town out of Melbourne where there are traffic lights and we would like to think this is where visitors will stop first as they pass through our area.” Mr Amor said one of the biggest failings was not convincing council to locate new headquarters in Korumburra. “The shire had the opportunity to buy the saleyards and turn it into shire offices for a fraction of the $32 million figure that is being bandied around now,” he said. After attending up to two meetings a week as part of his role, Mr Amor is keen to see new faces continue the work of the KBA. He indicated there were two likely people who may take on the president and vice-president roles at the annual meeting. But this won’t be the end of Mr Amor in politics, as he indicated he may have a shot at municipal elections next year. “I know I’m not afraid to get up and say what I feel and sometimes people don’t agree with it but that’s fine. I remain proud and passionate for Korumburra and will continue to advocate for the town,” he said. The positions of president, secretary and treasurer are all up for grabs, bringing fresh faces and fresh ideas
Stepping down: David Amor will step down as president of the Korumburra Business Asociatioon tomorrow (Wednesday) night. to the association. The KBA has sent out nomination forms to all members and invite anyone who wishes to step up and fill a position on the executive or on the committee to give it a go. Some of the other positions within the executive are already filled. Jenny Rowe will be re-nominating for the position of membership secretary and Lynda Western will be re-nominating for the position of publicity and events. According to Mrs Rowe, there has been a lot of positives to come out of the past year. “We have seen membership grow from 38 to 55 members which is fantastic,” she said. Megan Vuillermin will be the KBA’s guest speaker on the night. Ms Vuillermin has been in business for 25 years in varying managerial and directing roles. For eight of those years she successfully set up and operated her own importing and wholesaling business from home, with more than 100 customers plus agents all over Australia and New Zealand, all whilst working part time and raising a small family. She is an accredited trainer and consultant of Extended DISC Behavioural Profiling, an Accredited NLP Practitioner, Meta Dynamics 11 Practitioner and Profiler, and Life Coach (Diploma), has achieved a Bachelor of Education (Sec) Environmental Science at Melbourne University and is currently studying counselling to further her skills. She runs a successful coaching and mentoring business with a strong focus on communication, leadership and professional development. She also enjoys running her own resilience and self-worth program in local schools. She is currently president of the Southern Business Women’s Network, a member of her school council and Kidsmatter Action Team, is a netball coach at Fish Creek, and regularly organises fund raising projects/events for Pink Ribbon Day, Daffodil Day and South Gippsland Relay for Life. The KBA’s annual general meeting takes place tomorrow (Wednesday) night at the Korumburra station from 6pm. If you wish to attend, please contact Lucy Mertens by emailing kbasecretaryconnect@gmail.com so that catering can be arranged. Some light snacks will
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The Korumburra RSL Sub-Branch will conduct a special Re-dedication and Remembrance Day Service at the Coleman Park Cenotaph in Queens Street, Korumburra on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Guest speaker will be Brig Michael Moon (Retd), supported by the Korumburra Secondary School band and the primary school choir and St Joseph’s Primary School. Wreaths will be laid during this service. The service will commence at 10.30am, followed by a light morning tea. All welcome.
Part Time - 2 x 12 Month Contract Roles Community and customer focused roles in a progressive & innovative regional water Corporation. South Gippsland Water invites applications for two part time officers to join our team. Communications Officer – Part Time 12 Month Contract Responsible for corporate communications, marketing and community relations and engagement activities. The successful candidate will have skills in communications and customer relations, including the ability to write, develop and produce communications materials in addition to skills in website and social media platform maintenance. Executive Liaison Officer – Part Time 12 Month Contract Responsible for providing secretarial and administrative assistance to the Chair, Board of Directors and Senior Management of South Gippsland Water. The successful candidate will be able to prepare agendas and Board documents, organise, facilitate and deliver events and provide back-up support to the Communications Team on occasion. Excellent administrative skills are essential. Both positions are 12 month maternity leave contracts with flexibility regarding part time hours (.6 for each role) to suit the successful candidates. Applicants should read the position descriptions located at www.sgwater.com.au. Please contact Paula Smith on 03 5682 0403 for all enquiries in the strictest confidence. Applications close on Friday 13th November 2015 Email psmith@sgwater.com.au or post to: Human Resources Coordinator South Gippsland Water PO Box 102 Foster VIC 3960
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(MEGT TRAINEESHIP) Trainees have the opportunity to gain an Education Specialist Vocational Qualification and workplace simultaneously. To assist students on an individual or group basis in specific learning areas.
SENIOR OPERATIONS MANAGER – RAC (Full time) This position requires a suitably qualified person to lead a team that is responsible for providing a high level of administration and financial management support to AFL Gippsland Regional Administration Centre (RAC) member leagues and umpires associations. This position requires experience in leading teams and business/ financial management.
LEAGUES OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (Full time) and UMPIRING AND LEAGUES OPERATIONS COORDINATOR (Full time) The Leagues Operations Coordinator and Umpiring and Leagues Operations Coordinator roles are primarily responsible for managing and administering the AFL Gippsland RAC member league competitions and umpire associations to ensure they are highly professional, well respected and successful. Tertiary qualification or experience in related field is essential (eg: Sports management, business). Copies of PDs for the above roles can be found at www.aflgippsland.sportingpulse.net All enquiries are to be directed to travis.switzer@aflgippsland.com.au or call Travis Switzer on 0418 454 886. All applications must clearly articulate which role(s) they are applying for and address the Key Selection Criteria. Applications must be e-mailed to travis.switzer@aflgippsland.com. au by COB Friday 20 November 2015.
Please contact Kim Cross for job description 5655 1566 Send your current resumé and a letter of application to Kim Cross, Korumburra Secondary College, Private Bag 2, Korumburra Vic 3950 Closing date: 20.11.2015
South Gippsland Shire Council
Events Officer Temporary Part Time to June 2016 15.2 hours per week $32.17 per hour Enquiries to Geoff McKinnon, Sustainability Coordinator on (03) 5662 9200
Mirboo North Secondary College
ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AP - Range 2 27th January 2016 – ongoing Apply Recruitment Online www.education.vic.gov.au/schooljobs Job ID: 1032578 Applications close: 18th November 2015 Tel: (03) 5667 9000 to book a school tour Castle Street, Mirboo North 3871
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$63,454 total salary package Enquiries to Alyssa Knox, Customer Service Team Leader on (03) 5662 9200. Applications for the above roles close Friday 20 November 2015 at 5pm.
23rd Annual General Meeting Members of the public are invited to attend the 23rd Annual General Meeting of Gippsland Southern Health Service. The meeting will be held in Leongatha at Gippsland Southern Health Service on Thursday 26th November 2015 commencing at 4pm. The President of the Board of Management, Mr Mark Holmes, will report on the 22nd year of operation of GSHS, and release the Quality of Care Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30th June 2015. 14 days notice must be given for any resolution to be considered. If you wish to attend, please contact Dianna Mollica, Executive Assistant on 5667 5504 or email execassi@gshs.com.au Light refreshments will be available.
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Chaplain, Leongatha Campus Part-time, 0.3 e, 2016 ongoing.
Chaplain, Drouin / Drouin East Campus Part-time, 0.4 e, 2016 12-month term. Our chaplains are an integral part of our Student Services Team and serve our community by responding to identified social, emotional and spiritual needs. Ideally, applicants will have experience in previous chaplaincy, pastoral care or counselling roles with tertiary qualifications in one of these areas. The ability to meet the current requirements of the National School Chaplaincy Programme essential.
Careers Adviser, Drouin Campus Part-time, 0.4–0.6 e, 2016 ongoing. Applicants with relevant experience and qualifications sought to provide career, subject and post-secondary advice to senior school students, vass administration and organise our work experience program. The successful applicants will need to be in agreement with and supportive of Chairo’s Christian ethos as expressed in its Statement of Rules. Applications will only be accepted on an official application form. Position descriptions and application forms may be obtained by contacting Mrs Caroline Weatherhead on (03) 5625 4600 or at cweatherhead@chairo.vic.edu.au. Applications should be forwarded to: The Executive Principal, Chairo Christian School PO Box 93, Drouin, Victoria 3818 by the closing date of Monday 23 November 2015.
EDUCATION SUPPORT OFFICER Level ESB-1(VCMEA 2013) Applications are invited for an Education Support Officer at St Laurence O’Toole Primary School Leongatha commencing in Term One, 2016. This is a 12 months fix term appointment for 2016. (27.5 Hour per week over 5 days). A great opportunity exists for an energetic person to join our team at St Laurence O’Toole. The Education Support Officer role will be to work with individual children and small groups of children in various year levels. Role Description/Criteria The successful applicant will: • Work under the direction of teachers • Participate in Program Support Group Meetings • Liaise with external agencies as required Special requirements: • A commitment to the Catholic ethos • Current Working with Children Check
PULLETS Wednesday, November 18 Commercial crossbreds. Vaccinated.
12wk (Black Red White) $16 10wk (Isa Brown) $14 Available from Elders Past., Leongatha
11am Phone 5662 3523 to order now (Brian Larkin Poultry)
TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.
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used vehicles Affordable cars at drive away prices
SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804
Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com NOTE: drive away means no more to pay. All on road costs paid.
wanted PADDOCK to put young dairy heifers. Must have good boundary fencing, set of yards. No paddock too small. For at least 6 months or longer. 0409-624305.
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POLL DORSET and Border Leicester rams, flock registered, Bruccellosis accredited, well bred from established stud. Can deliver from $180. 0428356376.
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Temporary Full Time Maternity Leave Replacement – up to 12 months
livestock BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.
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Please refer to our website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au for a position description and further information on how to apply.
Chairo is a non-denominational Christian School in Victoria providing Kindergarten to Year 12 Christcentred education over four campuses for more than 1,300 students in Pakenham, Warragul, Drouin, Leongatha and surrounding districts. The School invites applications from highly motivated and appropriately trained persons for the following:
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Korumburra Secondary College
TRAINEESHIP 2016 – CERTIFICATE 111 IN EDUCATION
Based in Morwell, these positions operate across the Gippsland region, servicing our football/netball leagues and umpire associations and require highly motivated people to work individually and as part of our team.
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AGISTMENT WANTED Urgent agistment or lease wanted for quiet cows and calves. Ph: 5668-7234.
for rent CHEAP CENTRAL WONTHAGGI SHOP or office. Ph: 0408-981819.
for sale BABY BUNNIES 8 weeks old, various colours, males and females, $25 each. Ph: 0419-594648 or email Rabbits@dcsi.net.au CARAVAN 16 ft, twin beds, elec brakes, sway bar, 2 burner stove top, grill, oven, microwave. Fully equipped, ready to go, 12 months rego, $8,500. Ph: 5686-2661. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175.
Applications close at 4pm on Friday 20th November 2015 Applications, by email should include a current CV and a letter of application as well as the names and contacts of three referees. Email: principal@stlleongatha.catholic.edu.au Mr Chris Dortmans Principal St Laurence O’Toole Primary School
NEW HEN HOUSES - suit 6 to 7 hens, $400. 56642443.
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SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417-530662.
HAY New season small squares, shedded, can deliver (cond. apply), $8 each, Mardan. Ph: 56641320.
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.
wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.
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lost LOST in Leongatha town area, steel can with wood discs and a small hoe and hatchet head. 0427440024.
livestock POULTRY / CAGE BIRD AUCTION Traralgon Showgrounds Poultry Pavilion, Sunday, November 15, 10.30am. Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs. Open for sellers from 8am. Ph: 5197 7270, 0400 934 202.
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
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LEONGATHA 20 Hassett Street, Saturday, November 14 at 8am. Household goods, toys and model cars.
LEONGATHA 8 Blackmore Avenue, 7.30am Saturday, November 14. Heaps brica-brac, clothes, shoes, horse picture and other paintings, men’s gear. LEONGATHA 49 Chamberlain Drive, Saturday, November 14, 9am - 4pm. LEONGATHA 5 Mary Rogers Crescent, Saturday, November 14, 8am-4pm. All quality goods, inc. camping, furniture, baby goods, crockery, paintings, and more. MOVING HOUSE Everything must go! 9 Eccles Way, Leongatha, November 14 & 15, 8.30am - 3pm. Shed and house items CHEAP.
Garage Sale SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14 9am - 1pm In the car park behind ST ANDREW’S UNITING CHURCH Peart Street, Leongatha CAKE STALL SAUSAGE SIZZLE For further information ring Glenice 5662 3959 This event will be a fundraiser for the Uniting Church
GARAGE SALE KORUMBURRA 13 Miles Court SATURDAY NOVEMBER 21 8am - 4pm MOVING SALE, TOO MUCH TO LIST Antiques & collectables, tools, household goods, vintage linen & china. No early birds
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Inverloch MELBOURNE Cup Day brought out 42 jockeys who bowled one game of 18 ends as two bowl triples. The day was sponsored by the Esplanade Hotel. Those jockeys arriving without a hat soon found a suitable one from the miller collection which rented out hats so all jockeys were dressed to be seen in keeping with the atmosphere of cup day. Second place was a photo finish with two teams with 11 shots up. Bad luck for the team of Harry Dunn, Brian Growse and Marg Flett.
Getting second placing were John Arnold, Sue Nation and Bryan Hensley. Congratulations to our cup winners with 23 shots up, Allan Johnstone, Huie Nation and Carol Hughes. The jockeys and strappers were treated to a chicken and salad lunch. With the big screen projecting the day’s events at Flemington, all awaited the famous race. There were some lucky punters in the room with the right horses in the sweep. Raffle winners were Joyce Arnold, David Turnbull and Margaret Wilkinson. The annual Guest Day was held on November 4 with Inverloch Ladies invit-
deaths ATTARD - Angela Rita. On November 4, 2015 at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, aged 63 years. Loving mother of Nichole, Melanie and Erin, motherin-law of Kristian, Garth and Brad, Nana to Mackay, Jacob, Eleri, Molly, Patrick, Kobi, Tilly and Rhys. “She always looked so well.” GIBSON - Annie (Nancy). Passed away November 6, 2015. Age 89. Loving wife of George Deans Gibson (dec). Loved mother of George, Pip and Meg. Loving Nanna of Phoebe, Rory, Lachlan, Shane. Great Nanna to Lucius, Portia. Sadly missed, forever in our hearts, at peace. Private cremation.
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funerals ATTARD - The funeral service for Angela Rita Attard will be held at St Mary’s Anglican Church, 114 Ridgway, Mirboo North on Thursday, November 12, 2015 commencing at 11.30am. A Private Cremation will follow.
Buffalo indoor WEDNESDAY, November 4 saw six players on a nice night to bowl which saw two teams of three. They played two games of 10 ends with nine bowls. The winning team was skippered by Bill Wolswinkle, Charlie Tumino and Joyce Occhipinti with one
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births LOVE - Ethan Thomas. Stillborn 4.11.15, 24 weeks. Surrounded by love from his parents, Amy Finlay and Kieran Love and taken far too soon. You’re one of heaven’s angels now, A perfect little star. And when you shine the world can see How beautiful you are. Your little soul has touched us all, You didn’t need to stay. Your spirit touched each one of us Before it sailed away. Little Ethan, much loved and never forgotten.
ing members of other clubs to participate. There were 14 teams of four playing a four game medley. The best overall game was won by Carol Hughes, Ivy Sheppard, Glenda Trotman and Jane Sing with 12 shots up. On 58 points coming in as runner-up was the team of Veronica Muir, Cynthia Hensley, Trish McCormack and Liz Beale. Congratulations to the only team to win all its games and with a score of 63 points they were Carol Waters, Marg Griffin, Pam Winthrup and Jaye AllenDayle. Thanks to those who donated the lovely raffle prizes. Don’t forget the second Monthly Triples is on Wednesday, November 11 starting at 10am. Our Thursday social bowls attracted a smaller than usual turn-up because of the rainy weather but who’s complaining? Start-up was delayed but the intrepid bowlers managed to complete their two 12 end games of two bowl
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LAST Tarwin Triples day saw Stan, Frank and Aldo from Wonthaggi walk away with the meat trays having the winning score. Runners-up for the day were John, Lucy and Dino from Toora. The best last game went to the Tarwin team of Peter Tainton, Robyn and Ned. The men’s last pennant day did not bring much joy as Division 2 lost to Mirboo North and Division 4 lost to Wonthaggi. Both divisions play the next game on Saturday, November 14 at home Division 2 against Inverloch and Division 4 against Inverloch White, so they are looking forward to a happier result. Ladies pennant is going along nicely with Division 2 now sitting on top of the ladder and hopefully it will be still sitting there on February 10, 2016. Division 3 is still struggling and last week went down to Phillip Island by two shots overall. Just keep trying ladies. An especially grand Melbourne Cup Day event was held again this year. A superb luncheon, many sweeps, ringside betting and the fashion on the green competition. Best hat went to Janet Walker. The most charming couple prize went to Peter and Sonia, and the fashion on the green went to Marion. The weather caused a big disappointment to the ladies
First past the post: the winners of the cup went to jockeys Allan Johnstone, Carol Hughes and Huie Nation with winning envelopes presented by Shirley Cook of the Esplanade Hotel. triples, weather notwithstanding. Winners on 36 points were Bob Davis (skip), John Thornton and Rob Dowling. Runners-up with 34 points were Brian Humphris (skip) with Malcolm Marshall and Norm Price. Social bowls will be loss and one win, 11 ends. They won over the team skippered by Toni Heldens, Joe Occhipinti and Mary Tumino with one win and one loss, nine ends. The first game score saw Toni win 10-8 and the second Bill 11-7. It was nice to see Ian and Carolyn Benson for a look. Hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall. who had worked hard to have a very successful Tournament Day on Thursday 5. Not being able to put down a bowl the ladies who did attend enjoyed the food, cups of tea and coffee and the raffles that had been provided. Our minds now turn to Christmas. Yes the Christmas Dinner has been organised for Saturday, December 19. This dinner is being catered for so if you are intending to come along to celebrate the season, please have names and numbers in asap. If you have any queries please speak to Mary or Jan at the club or phone Jan on 0438 022 686. Sunday, November 1 was a very sad day for the Tarwin Lower Bowls Club as we learnt that Arthur Newsome’s wife, Judy, had died overnight. Whilst not a bowler, Judy was well known to and much loved by members of our club. Arthur and his extended family are of course extremely sad at this time but have come together to provide support and comfort for each other. Club members have also rallied around Arthur to provide what help we can and to keep his spirits up. A gathering was held in the Tarwin Bowling Club to honour Judy and celebrate her life as a kind and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Vale Judy, you will be sadly missed but you will live in our hearts forever.
played this Thursday, November 12, starting at 12.30 with names required at least one hour earlier. Saturday Pennant was off the menu due to the Vic Open events played on that day, however, a number of bowlers rolled up for their Saturday ‘fix’ and formed enough teams to play an
impromptu social game of three-bowl triples, just to stay in touch. Pennant returns as scheduled next Saturday, November 14. The Member’s Draw is on again. It is still waiting to be claimed. Maybe Friday 13 will be lucky for someone.
Leongatha TUESDAY, November 3 (Cup Day) social bowls saw only six teams take to the greens for a social event. Winners were Frank Filomeno (s), Glenis Emmerson and Don Patterson with three wins plus 16. Wednesday, November 4 saw the midweek social event. The winners were Frank Filomeno (s) and David Bee with three wins plus 21. Runners-up were Barry Davidson (s) and Ewan Coulter with two wins plus six. Friday evening saw some 60 plus attend the Kitty Club tea night and again a great night was had by all. The meals were excellent thanks to our club’s catering staff and MC John O’Connor also was in top form. The next Kitty Club tea will be on Friday evening, December 4. The club’s Christmas breakup will be on Friday night, December 18. Saturday, November 7 saw eight teams in the social event and the winners were John Hall (s) and Fred Sauvarin on three wins and plus 19. Runners-up were Harry Forrester (s) and Ewan Coulter with two wins, one loss and plus 23. Ladies’ pennant will resume on Tuesday, November 17, round six, with Division 1 away to Corinella and Division 3 away to Phillip Island. Men’s pennant will resume on Saturday, November 14 with Division 1 at home to Korumburra, Division 3 at Korumburra and Division 4 home to Korumburra. Wednesday, November 28 will see the monthly triples in action with a 9.30am start and BYO lunch. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.
Meeniyan TUESDAY, November 3 was our annual Melbourne Cup Day celebration. With 40 plus people in attendance this was another of our very enjoyable social events. Ditch to ditch winners were Annie Maruzza and Doug Kuhne. Bowls winners were Mick Scott, Rob Butterworth and Keith Pocklington. Thanks to Russ Thorson for the roses. The food was delicious and thanks to all those who provided and helped in the kitchen. A few lucky people took home the money from Alan Hank’s sweeps. Thursday was our Monthly Triples sponsored by Stockdale and Leggo.
Despite the welcome rain two games were played before the day was abandoned. Mirboo North dominated the field. The winners were Phil Stimson, Kevin Queale and Ray Czempinski with runners up Don Birks, Maurie Briscoe and Bert Kerr. The best last game went to Ron Lawson’s Inverloch team. No Tuesday pennant this week. On Saturday 14, Division Two is away to Fish Creek and Division Four is home to Phillip Island. Invitation Day is on Monday 16. The Men’s singles and Pairs draw is up with dates for games to be completed. The Christmas break-up is now on Friday, December 18.
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Leongatha Little Athletics wins again IT was another great turn out for Leongatha Little Aths with 130 athletes competing on a morning when the skies threatened but the club managed to make it through the whole program.
It was another week for centre records, with the following records falling; Melisse Bath with a throw of 10m 30cm in the Under 8 Girls Turbo Javelin broke the
2010 centre record held by Cobie Standfield at 8m 70cm Jasmine Woods achieved a new Under 13 Girls Triple Jump centre record with a jump of 9m 43cm breaking the 2009 record of Robyn Byrne at 9m 42cm, 1cm. Ethan Bath continues his pursuit of records achieving two new centre records this weekend. Ethan ran the Under 16 Boys 1500m with a time of 5:40.02, breaking the 2004 centre record previously held by Mark Coulter at a time of
6:13.00. Ethan went from a long distance record to a sprint, running the Under 16 Boys 100m in 17:17, breaking the 2014 record of Cameron Ellis of 17.40. Leongatha Little Athletics concentrates on giving the children coaching and mentoring on their techniques throughout the competition meet, which means that the athletes can see improvements. The club had 166 personal bests for the day, which is a wonderful achievement particularly given that the focus of our club is to have fun and participate first and see personal improvement each week. Under 6 Girls: Imogen Cruickshank 400mtr, Ruby Katz, 50mtr. Under 6 Boys: Angus Livingstone, 50mtr, 200mtr; Tyson Tumio, 400mtr; Sam Kreutberger, 50mtr, 400mtr; Jed Matheson, 400mtr. Under 7 Girls: Ebony Collins, 50mtr; Clara Wilson, 400mtr; Lily Reid, Turbo Javelin, 400mtr; Anna Hutchinson, Turbo Javelin, 400mtr Georgia Hutchinson, 400mtr; Tallarah Murdoch, 400mtr; Ana Heneghan, Turbo Javelin; Willow McGannon, Turbo Javelin; Maddison Johnston, 50mtr, 400mtr; Georgia Lawry, 400mtr. Under 7 Boys: Jacob Bolge, 400mtr; Ned Sheahan, 50mtr, 400mtr; Clancy Jel-
bart, 50mtr, 400mtr. Under 8 Girls: Melisse Bath, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump; Tennessee Crimp, Turbo Javelin; Ebony Dean, 400mtr; Audrey McGannon, Turbo Javelin; Alyssa Edwards, Turbo Javelin; Alice Hutchinson, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump; Casey Tumino, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump, 400mtr; Amber Rickard, Turbo Javelin. Under 8 Boys: Max Sheahan, High Jump, 50mtre; Isaac Bolge, High Jump, 200mtr; Jasper Shone, 50mtr Clancy Snell, High Jump, 50mtr, 200mtr; Billy Horskins, High Jump, 50mtr, 200mtr; Jack Aeschlimann, 50mtr; Jack Mc Naughton, High Jump, 50mtr, 200mtr; Connor O’Loughlin, High Jump, 200mtre; James Barry, 50mtr, 200mtr Under 9 Girls: Lydia Giles, Shot Put, 80mtr Hurdles, High Jump; Hannah McKeown, 80mtr Hurdles; Alyssa Snell, High Jump; Ashlyn Matheson, 80mtr Hurdles, High Jump; Mackenna Whiteside, 80mtr Hurdles; Emma Mark, Shot Put, 80mtr Hurdles. Under 9 Boys: Mitchell Croatto, Turbo Javelin; Joshua Doolan, Turbo Javelin, 80mtr Hurdles, 200mtr; Campbell Reid, Turbo javelin, 80mtr Hurdles, 200mtre; Thomas Sherar, 200mtr; Casper Rhoden, Turbo Javelin; Under 10 Girls: Sienna Cruickshank, Shot Put,
200mtr; Paige Barry, High Jump; Paige Thompson, Shot Put; Alannah Reid, 1500mtr, High Jump; Rose Hutchinson, Shot Put; Samantha Heisler, 200mtr; Isabella Grimley, High Jump; Under 10 Boys: Tyler Roberts, Long Jump; Oscar Murdoch, Turbo Javelin, 1500mtr; Under 11 Girls: Nevada Crimp, 1500mtrs, High Jump, Chloe Caithness, 1500mtr, 200mtr, High Jump; Zara Kreutzberger, 1500mtr, High Jump; Abby Osborne, Javelin; Kasey Sage, Javelin, 80mtr Hurdles, 200mtr; Ella Snell, Javelin, 200mtr. Under 11 Boys: Mitchell Bath, Long Jump, 80mtr Hurdles, 1500mtr; Eddie Colwill,80mtr Hurdles; Jacob McRae, 1500mtr; William Croatto, Long Jump, 80mtr Hurdles, 1500mtr; Harrison Clark, 1500mtr. Under 12 Girls: Charli Burns, Triple Jump, 1500mtr, Discus; Georgia Burns, 80mtre Hurdles, 1500mtr; Bree-anna Roy, 1500mtr; Lily Caithness, 80mtr Hurdles, 1500, Discus; Molly Grimley, Discus. Under 13 Girls: Merrin Giles 80mtr hurdles, 200mtrs; Beth Drury, Shot Put; Chelsea Allen, Triple Jump; Autumn Crimp, Shot Put, Triple Jump, 80mtr Hurdles, 1500mtr, 200mtr; Jasmine Woods, Triple Jump, 80mtr Hurdles,
200mtr; Evie Bath, Shot Put, Triple Jump, 80mtr Hurdles; Talei Falkingham, Shot Put, 1500mtr. Under 14 Girls: Kiara Mc James-Court, Long Jump, Discuss; Erin Clark, Long Jump, 80mtr Hurdles, 1500mtr; Lani Zivic, 80mtr Hurdles, 1500mtr. Under 14 Boys: Angus Ritchie, 200mtr. Under 15 Girls: Sophie Allen, Long Jump, 1500mtre,
90 Mtr Hurdles, Discus; Sienna Falkingham, Long Jump, 90mtr Hurdles; Jemma Caithness, Discus, 200mtr. Under 15 Boys: Douglas Mancarella, 200mtr; Ethan Falkingham, 200mtr; Merlin Gammon, Javelin, 1500mtr, 100mtr Hurdles. Under 16 Girls: Nicola Allen, Long Jump, 90mtr Hurdles, Discuss, Courtney Clark, Long Jump, 90mtr Hurdles, Discus.
Achieving the best: Ella Snell, seen here at her high jump attempt, recorded personal bests in Javelin and 200 metres.
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Girls and boys tackle discus and hurdles Having fun and winning: Under 8 Tennessee Crimp in action. She like many on Saturday morning was among those achieving personal bests.
TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90
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DESPITE windy conditions there was a good turnout at the Wonthaggi Little Athletics on Saturday morning with the Under 6 and Under 7 Girls and Boys learning discus and hurdle techniques. Registered athletes numbering 121 managed to escape the showers to put in some fine performances. We did have problems with the computerised timing system though, which means some track results for the 100m and 400m races will not be accurate. All participating athletes in the affected races were given a time slower than their personal best so each athlete gains participation points. Unfortunately technical glitches like this happen occasionally and the committee apologises for the fault. A reminder for those athletes not yet registered, to please do so as soon as possible so your results can be recorded. Relay training for the three girls’ teams entered on November 22 will be held this Thursday evening at 6pm. Six athletes excelled this week, recording a bunch of personal bests for their events. Five personal bests: Jack Howell U7 Boys - Triple Jump, 60m Hurdles, Discus, 100m, 400m; Bailey Duscher - U9 Girls, Shot Put, 60m Hurdles, High Jump, 100m, 400m. Four personal bests: Maya Fraser U11 Girls - 800m, Triple Jump, 60m Hurdles, Discus; Jeremy Kelly U8 Boys - Shot Put, 60m Hurdles, High Jump, 100m; Sybil Purtle U8 Girls - Shot Put, 60m Hurdles, High Jump, 100m; Charlee Neal U7 Girls Triple Jump, 60m Hurdles, Discus, 100m.
Line up: waiting their turn to throw the discus, most for the very first time, added a touch of excitement to proceedings at the Wonthaggi Little Athletics on Saturday morning.
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Leongatha table tennis
Battle for the finals WONTHAGGI Table Tennis A Reserve teams face one more week before the final four is decided.
Only eight points separate six of the teams, which means any one of them can make it. All three matches last week went to a decider. The teams are so evenly matched that the end result is definitely unpredictable. A Grade has ended its last match and the second and third teams will meet in the semi final on Wednesday this week. They are Goldfinches (Dirk Holwerda, Averil Roberts) and Gooses (Justin Licis and Steve Anstey). The winner will meet Sea Eagles (Luke Anstey, Patricia Denier) in the grand final the following week.
Preliminary final
Ladders A Grade Sea Eagles ................. 36 35 Goldfinches ............... 32 31 Gooses ...................... 24 31 Eagles ....................... 20 26 Old Fogeys................ 16 26 Falcons ...................... 12 24 A Reserve Macadamia ............... 28 51 3 Generations ........... 24 51 Beaudat (bye) ........... 20 52 Speedie 3.0 ................ 20 46 Avengers ...................... 20 4 Bench Warmers.......... 16 44 Champs ...................... 16 35
Team Name 6 d NCM 4 (152) (145) (141) (136) (118) (125) (187) (182) (190) (186) (151) (158) (142)
Leading players A Grade Justin Licis ........................ 18 (76) Michael Ede ....................... 17 (77) Luke Anstey ....................... 17 (71) A Reserve Sean Michael ..................... 17 (57) Daniel Chetland ................. 17 (57) Nick Gilmore ..................... 16 (54)
More Wonthaggi Table Tennis on page 43.
Medalist: Case de Bondt (Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association player) at the Australian Veterans Championships in Caloundra, Queensland. Case was a multiple medal winner for Victoria.
TEAM Name won the first two rubbers for a great start. Cameron gave NCM a glimmer of hope when he beat Tania 3 games to 2, the only five game match of the night. The glimmer of hope was soon knocked on the head with Allan Rubic in top class form winning all his five rubbers for team name. Interestingly eight singles rubbers went to three games. Next week November 10, grand final, Se-Di-Do v Team Name. Players of each team: SeDi-Do - Dirk Holwerda, Dom Murdica and Jeff Senison. Team Name - Allan Robic, Satish Gaddam and Tania Milne. Good luck to all players.
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THEY’RE coming. Planning for the 2016 Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta is well under way so dust off that wooden dinghy sitting in the garage, finish off any restoration work and bring it to Inverloch in January. This will include
Sailing spectacle: all sails will lead to Inverloch in the New Year with the Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta.
invitation races on Saturday and Sunday, displays on the beach and the regatta race on the Monday. There will be a display of boats in the park next to the yacht club on Tuesday. Social functions will include a barbecue with club members and presentation dinner.
Mixed weather for Venus Bay Anglers WE certainly had mixed weather conditions for this four day Melbourne Cup long weekend competition with heat, humidity, rain, wind, sun and even a bit of sea mist.
Despite all of this a number of members still made it out onto the inlet to give it their best shot. There were 25 seniors and the big fish went to Tom Aulsebrook with an 830g trevally for 415 points. Second was John Watson with a 500g
flathead for 250 points while Joe Griscti received 240 points for weighing in a 480g flathead for third place. Thomas Grech was the junior with the big fish, outweighing all seniors even with an 880g trevally for 440 points. There were no non-members entered in the competition. We also had a bag of fish prize which was by Tom Aulsebrook with four fish weighing a total of 2550 grams. For this Tom won a $50 voucher from the Venus Bay Bait and Tackle Shop.
Big junior: from left, Thomas Grech hooked the largest fish of all and was presented with his prize by the club president, Anne McIntyre.
Third place and happy: James Dean wasn’t successful in his attempt to become the Australian Formula Vee Champion at Symmons Plains in Tasmania on the weekend. Racing for team Junior Racing Development, Dean drove a great race and made the podium two years running with a hard fought third place. Considering Dean was run off the track in Saturday’s racing and began seventh on the final day, his third place was the result of courageous driving.
Review recommendations on track for 2015 release ORIGINALLY targeted for release at the end of October, the AFL Gippsland Senior Football Leagues Review draft recommendations have been delayed.
Winning the double: Tom Aulsebrook weighed in the seniors’ largest fish and won the voucher for the heaviest overall weigh-in.
The recommendations will be released for public comment before the end of the year and a second round of stakeholder consultations. The review committee is still meeting with those clubs most affected by the recommendations prior to their being made public and, following months of research and consultation, is in the final stages of taking it s findings to AFL Victoria, Netball Victoria and the AFL Gippsland Region Commission. Proposed changes are due to take effect in 2017. This follows the reforms to the Alberton Football Netball League’s junior competition structure announced last week which will be implemented for season 2016. Of the changes to the junior competition Travis Switzer the region general manager of AFL Gippsland said inevitably the changes would not be embraced by everyone and there has been a divide between people in the senior and junior realms and it was due to loggerheads
Rock up netball at Bass ROCK Up Netball is part of the VicHealth funding Changing the Game: Increasing Female Participation in Sport, with the program in Bass a partnership between Netball Victoria, GippSport and the Kilcunda Bass Football Netball Club.
The pilot program, a free four weeks, will run from Tuesday, November 17 from 6pm at the Bass Recreation Reserve netball courts and is open to those aged 15 years and older. It aims to help females play netball in a social, fun and inclusive environment. Netball Victoria participation development man-
ager Scarlett O’Sullivan is excited by the uptake so far with 20 participants already registered ahead of the November start date. “Bass is one of eight pilot programs across the state and the response overall has been fantastic with the Bass program being one of the highest registration rates,” Ms O’Sullivan said. The program will offer flexible, participant led and pay-as-you-go activities for women and girls over 15 who want to become more active. Designed to provide social, fun and unstructured opportunities for both beginners and those coming back to netball, the first four weeks free gives the community a chance to be part of the program design and prove that an ongoing program can
be sustained. Corinella resident Kimberley Black has been instrumental in promoting the program through the Facebook group Rock Up Netball Bass and her motivation is simple. “I’d love nothing more than to be able to get back on the court and play a social game with friends and others I am yet to meet in the local area,” Ms Black said. “I haven’t played netball for 15 years so going straight into a competitive environment wouldn’t work for me. “The interest has been overwhelming and I can’t wait for our first session.” GippSport, through the VicHealth Regional Sport Program, is focusing on developing new opportunities to increase the number of people participating in
sport with a particular focus on those currently inactive or who have low levels of physical activity. Program coordinator Gene Parini believes the Bass program will be a huge success. “Unfortunately, we know girls and women are generally less active than men, particularly when it comes to participating in organised sport. “We need to do more to encourage girls and women
to play sport and these projects will provide females with fun, flexible, and social opportunities to be more active,” Mr Parini said. To get involved, simply register your interest at http:// vic.netball.com.au/run_bass or just rock up ready to have some fun. If you require any further information you can contact Gene Parini at GippSport on 5674 6004 or gene@ gippsport.com.au
Korumburra Volleyball A Grade: Bugs defeated Warriors (2:0) 25:21, 25:22, 12:10; and Champions defeated Giants (2:1) 27:25, 25:22, 4:16. B Grade: Odds on Black defeated Gems (2:1) 25:22, 25:20, 13:18; French Toast Mafia defeated Shark Bait (2:0) 25:20, 25:21, 14:15; and Panthers defeated HELP (3:0) 25:15, 25:21, 14:3.
there that the commission stepped in. Mr Switzer is convinced the process through which the recommendations were reached was rigorous and involved everyone who needed to be involved. Those involved with junior football were keen to see consistent age group structures and the over-age permit is a measure to further assist those clubs struggling to field Under 18s teams. Under 10 football is seen as highly important as this is growing Aussie Rules from the ground up. The Junior match day guide, common across Victoria but new to South Gippsland, will encourage participation in Under 10s by allowing teams with as few as 10 a side playing on smaller grounds where the emphasis is on having fun, rather than the scoreboard. “It is up to clubs to develop their youngsters, allow them to enjoy the sport and then keep them,” Mr Switzer said. “We think Under 10s are a really good opportunity for clubs. We have a meeting on Thursday with the clubs but the decisions are final,. “We have a job to do and we are getting on with it and gearing up for a successful season next year. “We don’t have a magic formula but we want to do to help struggling clubs.”
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Battle for the finals Continued from page 42 Wonthaggi Table Tennis A Reserve teams face one more week before the final four is decided. Only eight points separate six of the teams which means that any one of them can make it. All three matches last week went to a decider. The teams are so evenly matched that the end result is definitely unpredictable. A Grade has ended its last match and the second and third teams will meet in the semi final on Wednesday this week. They are Goldfinches (Dirk Holwerda and Averil Roberts) and Gooses (Justin Licis and Steve Anstey). The winner will meet
Sea Eagles (Luke Anstey and Patricia Denier) in the grand final the following week.
Ladders A Grade (final week) Sea Eagles ............... 36 35 (152) Goldfinches ............. 32 31 (145) Gooses ..................... 24 31 (141) Eagles ..................... 20 26 (136) Old Fogeys .............. 16 26 (118) Falcons .................... 12 24 (125) A Reserve Macadamia ............. 28 51 (187) 3 Generations.......... 24 51 (182) Beaudat (bye).......... 20 52 (190) Speedie 3.0 .............. 20 46 (186) Avengers..................... 20 4 (151) Bench Warmers ........ 16 44 (158) Champs .................... 16 35 (142)
Leading players A Grade Justin Licis ...................... 18 (76) Michael Ede ..................... 17 (77) Luke Anstey ..................... 17 (71) A Reserve Sean Michael.................... 17 (57) Daniel Chetland ............... 17 (57) Nick Gilmore ................... 16 (54) Daniel Park....................... 15 (46)
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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha Golf Club ON Saturday David Forbes continued his excellent form
winning the Monthly Medal with a net 68 as well as the A Grade and Super Comps. B Grade was taken out by
thestar.com.au Steve Fisher with a net 72 and Peter Hobson won C Grade with a net 69. The best scratch score of
Winners: from left Libby Seebeck (Monthly Medal and C Grade winner), Wendy Parker (A Grade winner), Anne Gibson (B Grade winner), Pat Pease (B Grade scratch winner) and Loris Clark (Star Medallist) were rewarded for their achievements on the golf course last week.
Leongatha ladies golf THE playoff for the 2015 Star Medallist was combined with the November Monthly medal last week. Six competitors, monthly medal winners throughout the year, had the privilege of competing in this event. Loris Clark, currently enjoying a deep purple patch, won with a 75 nett. The November monthly medal and C Grade winner was Libby Seebeck with an excellent 105/35/70 nett. Libby was very appreciative of the ‘beautifully decorated’ bucket, loaded with gourmet wines and food, supplied by one of the members. Wendy Parker continued her winning form to win A Grade with 87/13/74 while Anne Gibson won B Grade on a count back from two others with 102/27/75 net. The B Grade scratch win-
Woorayl golf THE first round of the Woorayl Men’s Club Championships was held on Saturday. Trophies kindly donated by B.J.’s Earthmoving. A fantastic field of 68 players turned out. The first round of the club championships saw difficult conditions with a hard south-
ner, with 97, was Pat Pease. Marg Berry had the least putts for the day (29) to win the putting competition. Karen Orford was closest to the 16th flag; Toni West was closest with her second shot on the fourth, as was Anne Gibson on the seventh. Down the line balls were won by Loris Clark and Shirley Welsford 75 net, Kate Dwyer and Glenyce McRobert 77 nett, Marg Berry and Pam Christensen 78 net and Coral Gray 79 net. Marion Chalmers won the nine hole competition with 17 points and Jan Bissett earned a ball down the line with 14 points. Saturday, November 7: Winner: Di Williams 92/17/75. Down the line: Rita de Bondt 79 net and Dot Stubbs 85 nett. Tuesday, November 3: Melbourne Cup Day was celebrated by a large crowd at the club last Tuesday. erly blowing and the scores reflected this. Some people handled the conditions better than others. A Grade: The consistent Brett Stubbs shot 79 off the stick which turned out to be the best score of the day. His rivals have some work to do on Sunday to catch up. In B Grade: Tom (Cork-
For the last few years Noreen and David Webster have combined the Cup Day event with their annual D. and N. Mixed Canadian event, where a vast array of chocolates are provided for many of the players. Winners this year were John Payne (6) and Toni West (9) who combined well to finish with 673/8. Glen Marshman and Rebecca Wilson were runners up with 71 net. Not too far behind were Merv and Dot Stubbs with 73 net. Rebecca Wilson was closest to the pin on the 14th. Down the line chocolates were awarded to Trevor and Jill Steer 733/8, Peter Waters and Coral Gray 74.5, Jean and Ron Chaplin 743/4, Bruce and Anne Gibson 766/8, Andy and Lynda Bassett 78, Marea Bell and Bob Smith 785/8, Wendy Parker and George Alexander 785/8, Fran O’Brien and John Dalton 81.5 and Alan and Louise Schache 813/4. screw) Ryan was far away the best score, shooting 80 off the stick and looking like a winner. In C Grade Mick Herrald has gone out and shot a nice round to put him a couple of shots in front, with a couple of blokes close on his heels. In D Grade John Hassett’s smashed it with the best score
Captains’ company: from left, Grant Ennoss, club vice captain Geoff McKinnon, club captain Peter Burgess and Jason Redman.
Korumburra ladies SIXTEEN women played in windy weather last Wednesday for the November Monthly Medal round. Thanks to the House of
Golf for sponsoring the day. Div 1 (0-23) was won by Heather Grist, 97(23)74. Runner up and the Scratch Score winner was Lee Clements, 88(13)75. Lyn Perks was the Monthly
Fashionable: Rosemarie Birnbaum and Bill O’Neill won the Fashions on the Field and Jill Rattle was selected as the person with the Best Hat at the Korumburra Golf Club function on cup day.
Medallist and Div 2 winner with 110(37)73 and runner-up was Jan Hewitt, 100(26)74. NTPs were won by Lee Clements, first, Barb Walker, 10th and Kath Welsh on the 13th. Balls Down the Line went to Betty Thomson, 75 net, Lyn McIvor, 77 net and Barb Walker and Judy Webb, both with 79 net. Next week is a Stroke event and play off for the Star Medallist. All the women who have won Monthly Medals will play
the day was put in by Trevor Rickard with 81 off the stick. NTPs were Keith Godridge on the fourth hole, Rob Bride on the seventh, Grant McRitchie on the 14th and Glen Marsham on the 16th. DTL balls were awarded to Glenn Marsham, Trevor Rickard, Bruce Hutton, Geoff McDonald, Ian Murchie, John Eabry, Russell Williams, John Feddersen, Anthony Sparkes, Denis Stanes, Grant McRitchie, Andy Bassett, Gordon Morrison and Bruce Cathie. A Stableford competition was held on the previous Monday with Philippe du Plessis winning the day with 37 points. NTPs were Phil Brown on the fourth hole, Bryan McCorkell on the 14th and Peter Dowling on the 16th. DTL Balls went to Daniel Ruffin, Peter Dowling, Frank Gill, Jason Dennerley, Bi Simon, Luke Gartner and Phil Brown.
Woorayl Ladies THIS week was the final round of the club championships and also the November Monthly Medal. The course was in tip top condition thanks to Greg
With the holiday weekend there were two competitions contested on Tuesday. Toni West and John Payne teamed up to for a net score of 67 and 3/8ths to win the Mixed Canadian Foursome Event which was generously sponsored by David and Noreen Webster. Runners up were Glenn Marshall and Rebecca Wilson with net 71. Merv and Dot Stubbs finished third with a net 73. DTL chocolates went to Trevor and Jill Steer, Peter Waters and Coral Gray, Jean and Ron Chaplin, Bruce and Anne Gibson, Andy and Lynda Bassett, Marea Bell and Bob Smith, Wendy Parker and George Alexander, Fran O’Brien and John Dalton and Louise and Allan Schache. In the Stableford Competition Russell Williams had 38 points to win A Grade and Joe Lowell had a very good score of 40 points to take the B Grade
honours. NTPs were Walter Taberner on the fourth hole, Terry Lund on the seventh, Rebecca Wilson on the 14th and Coral Gray on the 16th. DTL balls went to Mark Lafferty, Barry Attwood, Brian Fennessy, Peter Hobson, John Eabry, Walter Taberner, Jon Smith, Marg Berry and Mark Anderson. On a very wet Thursday only 12 extremely dedicated golfers contested a par competition. The conditions however did not seem to bother Ian Barlow who had an excellent score of +5 to win the day. NTPs were Ian Murchie on the 14th hole and Dave Vorwerg on the 16th. DTL balls were awarded to Peter Waters, Peter Jaspers and David Forbes.
and his helpers, but the slick greens and the easterly winds made scoring a little difficult. However, the winner of the Monthly Medal and A Grade was Pauline Lancaster (20) 77 nett. B Grade was won by
Marg Tuckett (25) 78 nett and C Grade went to the ever reliable Elsie McBride (33) 79 nett. DTL: Anne Grist 79 nett, Chris Perrett 79 nett and Ann Poole 80 nett. NTP: 11th Shirley Thomas, 17th Elsie McBride. Putting was won by Heather Sullivan with 31 putts. The championships for 2015 were vigorously contested this year with Shirley Thomas being the winner with a total of 272. This was Shirley’s 11th victory in this event. The B Grade champion was Pauline Lancaster 280 and C Grade, Elsie McBride with a score of 337. Pauline played very good golf throughout the three weeks
which resulted in her also winning the Seniors Championship and the Dot Forrester 54 hole handicap event. Next week is our “Guys and Dolls” day which should be a fun day.
A Grade - Brett Stubbs 72 nett, runner-up Tom Ryan, 73 nett. B Grade – Greg Fennell on a count back from Peter Burgess with 72 nett. C Grade – Craig (Bulldog) Hall won with 71 nett, runnerup was Bob Beilby with 73
nett.
The top shelf: from left, club champion Shirley Thomas, B Grade champion Pauline Lancaster and C Grade champion Elsie McBride. of the day, having 67 nett. Nearest the pins: eighth G. Ennos and 17th J. Hassett. DTL balls: Ash Turner 71, Ross Winkler 72, Paul Carter 72, Robin Gourlay 73, Ian Atcheson 73, Mark Carruthers 74, Troy Williams 74, Graham Winkler 75, Dean Dwyer 75,
Gary Young 75, Trent Walters 76, Paul Challis 76. The second round of the Men’s Club Championships was held on Sunday. It was a much better day for golf, the course was yielding. Scores were much the same. The winners were:
Sunday nine hole competition Beautiful weather and a per-
President’s men: at the fifth hole on the first round of the club championship, from left, Jack Howard, Greame Salmon, Brian Wilson and club president Graeme Winkler enjoying a pleasant round of golf at Woorayl on Saturday afternoon. off the first tee. There is a timesheet, with the first group starting at 9.30 am. Everyone else will also be in the day’s event and will tee off the 10th. There is a timesheet so please add your name to the list if you are able to play. There was a small group of girls who played on Saturday with Lyn McIvor winning the event with 101(22)79. Judy Webb had NTP on the first. The golf clinics with Scott Adams will now continue until
Excellent event: from left, Barb Twite and Joan Wardle at the Korumburra Golf Club 48er’s function on Cup Day.
the Korumburra Tournament, towards the end of November. These are held on the fourth fairway on Sundays at 2.30pm. Please let Lee Clements know if you plan to attend. The 48er’s Cup Day social event went well and it seemed that everyone really enjoyed the day. Races were able to be watched on the big screen and a delicious lunch served throughout the afternoon. Thanks to those involved in the organisation and to all the people who attended the func-
tion. Reminder Twilight golf begins Thursday, November 12, with a timesheet in the foyer of the golf club. Members and non members are most welcome, playing in a social, mixed pairs event. Participants are asked to bring a plate of food if they would like to stay for the buffet dinner as this provides a wide choice of dishes to share with the other golfers. The first few weeks will be a seven hole competition until there are more daylight hours.
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fect golf course for the November round of the Sunday nine hole competition. The ladies’ best gross winner with 38 off the stick was Rebecca Thomas. DougN Clemann with 37 won theb men’s best gross. Fran O’Brien won the ladies’ best net with 48-16-32. Phil Knox recorded the men’sb best net with 45-14½-30½. b Nearest the pin winner on the 14th was Rod Hopcraft. The team competition of the day was won by The Hicks. Chariots of Fire team was in second place, 7-Up finished third, The Floggers in fourth place. The next round will be played on December 6. A big thank you to our sponsors Kevin and Deborah Scott of South Gippsland Boarding Kennels and Cattery, Leongatha South. N
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At the fore: Pauline Lancaster won both the Senior Ladies Championship and the Dot Forrester 54 hole competition.. D Grade - Geof Forrester won with 67 nett, the runner-up was Kevin Riseley with 72 nett. Brett Stubbs is leading Trent Walters by four shots in A Grade. For those of us who have had one, it is the ultimate thing in golf – Congratulations to Terry Lund who joined the Woorayl Golf Club ‘Hole In One Club’ on Sunday. DTL balls: Peter Rayson 73, Don Perrett 73, Paul Challis 73, Gavin Maisey 74, Graham Winkler 74, Geoff McKinnon 74, Marcus Luscombe 74, Anthony Clemann 74, Trent Walters 75, Rod Goodwin 75 on a count back from two others. Nearest the pins: eighth Brett Stubbs.
Champion: Lyn Perks was the November Monthly Medal winner at Korumburra.
Lovely afternoon: this group enjoyed the Cup Day afternoon at the Korumburra Golf Club; from left, Viv Enbom, Jo Cash, Carol Stiff, Janette Dixon and Maisie Whelan.
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thestar.com.au Korumburra THERE were 44 players for the stroke monthly medal competition on Saturday, November 7, with trophies by Ian Gibson. A Grade: M. Hopkins 69 net (13 hcp), R. Ludenia 70 net, P. Vanagtmaal 71 countback N. Perks 71, P. Hornibrook 72. B Grade: N. Perks 71 O.T.S. (22 hcp) W. Hopkins 69 net countback R. Crawford 69, M. Belvedere 70, P. Dixon 72, R. Newton 73, N. Besley 73. Nearest the pin: 1st M. Garnham, 7th B. Newton, 10th C. Clements, 13th C. Clements. Tuesday’s winner was P. Vanagtmaal 36 pts, and Thursday’s winner was C. Clements 38 pts. 4B knockout final was won by Chris Clements and Neil Spargo, runners-up Brendan Maskell and David Sorrell.
Wonthaggi ON Saturday, November 7 we played our November monthly medal with a field of 88 players. The day was sponsored by the Wonthaggi Show Society and each grade winner received a $100 voucher. A Grade winner was D. Green 70 net, B Grade and medal winner G. Linguey 67 net and C Grade J. Britt 67 net. Balls down the line: B.
Wonthaggi ladies golf THE annual Wonthaggi Golf Club tournament was played on Cup week from Thursday to Sunday. On Thursday the ladies singles day the only person with a huge grin on his face was Ben the course superin-
Fennell, M. Loughran, D. Brown, I. Sullivan 70; J. Grenville, G. Turner 71; S. Laing 72, K. Jamieson, I. Johnson, K. Ridout, B. Clark, R. Yann 73; A. Bowman, J. Jordan, S. Haag, J. Sartori, I. Cunningham, N. Burke 74. Nearest the pins: 2nd J. Sartori, 8th D. Vanagtmaal, 13thP. Dell, 17th M. Loughran. Putting: F. Loughran 25 putts. This Saturday is the first round of our club championships. Seeded draw as follows: 11am: I. Baker, D. Crellin, M. Scott, D. Green. 11.08am: E. Vanagtmaal, B. Vanagtmaal, M. Johnson, R. Bolding. 11.16am: S. Sartori, C. Jeeves, J. Wintle, J. Foon. 11.24am: S. Gheller, P. Vanagtmaal, R. Sheean, K. Jamieson. Good luck to all players.
Meeniyan golf LAST Tuesday, “Cup Day”, was the annual Deering Day Ambrose. A good turn up enabled 17 teams to take part in the event. The winners, with 53.7 nett, were C. Buckland (5), N. Buckland (33) and J. Standfield (36). Runners-up, with 54.2, were W. Pratt (30), D. Thomson (14), G. Maysley (13) and P. Hutcheson (23). NTPs went to F. LePage, G. Hoskin and G. Revell. Saturday was medal day, kindly sponsored by Stocktendent as he was sweeping the water off the greens to attempt to keep the course playable for the ladies. Mother Nature won on the day and the scheduled 27 and18 hole events were reduced to nine holes but to the credit of the committee all the prizes were awarded
dale and Leggo. The medal went to the A Grade winner, C. Graeme (14), with 69 nett. The A Grade runner up was R. McGeary (15) with 70. In B Grade the winner, with 70 nett, was N. Buckland (33) closely followed by J. Wilson (19) with 71. Balls went to P. Riddle, with 72, K. Harris (73) and W. Bullock (74). C. Graeme took out the putting with 25 and the NTP went to C. Buckland. P. Hutcheson took home the member’s draw. A small group took to the course on Thursday to give a win to R. Hannay (27) with 35 points. Next best was F. Peile (35) with 32 and NTP.
Foster golf club SOME decent rain gave the golf course some much needed rainfall, after a very dry October. The winner of Tuesday’s stableford event was Josh Toner with 41points on a countback. DTL went to Robert Fulton 41points, Clarke Gray 38 points and Nev Thompson 37 points. NTP went to Norm Cooper and Dave Hutchinson. No golf was played on Thursday due to inclement weather. The winner of the chook on Friday was Gary Phelan with 20 points on a countback. on the basis on the nine holes and if the prize event hadn’t been played lucky draw winners saw all the trophies being awarded. On Friday after the drenching on Thursday the misty day and wet heavy atmosphere was a complete breeze, and with the course
Friday winners: from left, Dot Christie, Anne Walker, Jan Criswick and Anne Greig were the 4BBB Scratch Prize winners.
Fair field: back from left, the equal opportunity prize winners were Nick Beale, Steven Kane, Bill Fennell, John Richardson, front from left, Chris Hamilton, Maree Anderson, Jan Beaumont and Ivy Ruby.
DTL went to Steve Barnes 20 points, David Bligh 18 points and Bill Fuller 17 points. NTP went to David Bligh, Bill Fuller. A superb field turned out for the star medallist on Saturday. The winner of the board event was Nev Thompson with 80-11-69. The Monthly Medal winner for November was Dave Hutchinson with 81-121-69. Dave was also the A Grade winner. Nev Thompson was the runner up in A Grade. The B Grade winner was Don Cripps on a count back with 95-23-72. Runner up was Trevor Jones with 97-25-72. The scratch winner was Tony Vanin with 80. The putting was won by Nev Thompson with 25 pu tts. DTL went to Robert Fulton 84-14-70, Owen Kindellan 94-21-73, Bruce Knee 88-15-73, Fred Tyers 91-1774, Robin Smith 104-30-74, Peter Dight 84-10-74 and Tony Vanin 80-6-74. NTP went to Dave Hutchinson, Jake Chaseling, Josh Toner, Don Cripps and Andrew Naylor Ladies winner was Jocelyn Town with 105-35-70. NTP went to Barb Britten. A decent field of 60 players turned up on a glorious Sunday for the Ambrose Fours Appeal Charity Day. The day was a success being softened up, one pair went flag hunting and with a remarkable 75 (par for the course is 71) local champion golfers Dot Christie {6} and Anne Walker (11) easily took home the 4BBB scratch prize. The runners up were a pair from Woodlands Anne Greig (16) and Jan Criswick (10) with 81. Other local winners were Lee Clements and Marg Young from Korumburra winning the A 4BBB Par event with five up. The Phillip Island pair of Susan Brown and Jill Tyrell were the B Grade Scratch Runners up. Sunday was the mixed with a twist where the ladies hit off the White (with two shots counting as one) while the men tee it up from the ladies perspective from the red tees. Andrew Hooten –Shandley nearly drove the 15th green, while Jan Beaumont had a “kind of hole in one” on the 17th where her two shots went on the card as a one. There were some great scores and lots of laughing from the small but loyal band of players who support our mixed days. A Grade winners were Steven Kane and Maree Anderson 62 net, runners up were Bill Fennell and Jan Beaumont 64 net on count-back from Anne Walker and Beau VanAgtmaal B Grade winners were John Richardson and Ivy Ruby 59 net, runners up were Nick Beale and Chris Hamilton 62 net NTP went to: second ladies Anne Walker, NTP 17th ladies Jan Beaumont, NTP eighth Men Beau VanAgtmaal, NTP 13th Men Steven Kane.
with $1500 being raised. Winners were A. Smith, J. O’Day, K. Harris and S. Smith with a great score of 521/2. NTPs went Trevor Jones, John Stone, Shirley Cook, John Stone, Veronica Park, Cam Shanks and Bernd Amesreiter. The Friday night members draw saw a regular a regular drawn out, however she happened to not be a the club. Bad luck to Alana Cox who missed out on the $500. The draw will now jackpot to $550 this week. Terry Parnell had his name drawn on Saturday evening, but unfortunately he was not present to collect the $140. It will jackpot to $160 next week.
Mirboo North Golf Club THURSDAY results: Competition: Stableford. November 5: Day winner: Peter Junker (22) 39 C/B. DTLs: Hal St Ellen 39 and Mal Payne 38. NTP fourth: Peter Draper. Saturday results: Competition: Stroke Monthly Medal – first round Club Championships November 7: Medal Winner (A Grade): Tom Traill (9) 70 net C/B. Winner B Grade: Stan Evison (18) 70 net. Ladies Winner: Jess Clark (22) 37 points. DTLs: Stuart Henning 70, Peter Sanderson 71, Joe Kus 72, Mal Payne 72 and Chris Long 72. Second shot NTP first hole: Stuart Henning. NTP
Meeniyan ladies ON Wednesday, November 4 the ladies played off for the Monthly Medal. The sponsor for the day was Cheryl White. The A Grade and Month-
Fourth: Joe Kus Sixth: Rob Clark 13th: Jake Smith 16th: Jess Clark Next week is stroke the second round Club Championships and first round Veterans Championships. Don’t forget Friday, November 13, is a sendoff for long time curator Stan Evison at the club house for dinner at 6pm.
Lang Lang ON Saturday, November 7, 155 played in a Stableford event after Monthly Medal being postponed for one week to enable the greens to better recover from the recent coring. A Grade: Daryl Barker (13) 42 points. Runner-up Phil Lane (10) 40 points. B Grade: Graham Dodsworth (18) 41 points. Runner -up Trevor Cridland (15) 39 points. C Grade: Neal Birrell (23) 39 points. Runner-up Tony Cheeles (23) 38 points. NTP: 5th Sam Lee 25cm, 9th Mike Colley 16cm, 12th Daryl Barker 161cm, 15th Neil Stafford 302cm, 18th Buddha Harkness 221cm. DTL: Scott Walker 40, Jim Parr 38, Brian Lawson 38, Shane Sparks 38, Nick Dehey 38, Thomas Johnson 38, Ken McDonald 37, Steve Fuller 37, Buddha Harkness 37, Jamie O’Neil 37, Shane Brydder 36, Michael Garrett 36, Mal Dalzell 36, Jack Ingram 35. Ladies winner: Sue Purser (28) 37 points DTL: Leanne Marshall 34 points, Cheryl Stockdale 31 points. NTP: 5th Patricia Randall 107cm. On Thursday stableford was played with a field of ly Medal winner was Dot Christie (6) with a nice score of 75 on a count back from Veronica Park (15) with 75 points also. B Grade was won by Jan Roberts (35) with 78 points. The best nine winner was
only 18 braving the wet conditions. Winner: Colgan, Peter (29) 39. Runner-up Allen, David 35. NTP: 5th Pearson, Drew, 9th Taberer, Bill, 12th Harkness, Jamie, 15th Fahey, Michael. DTL: Baker, Greg 35, Harkness, Buddha 34. Melbourne Cup Day saw 64 players competing in a stableford competition. It certainly proved to be a great day for the ladies with Michelle Payne riding to victory in the Cup, and our own Paula Sweeney coming in with the best score of the day. Ladies winner: Sweeney, Paula (23) 41. Men’s winner: Hendry, Paul (10) 39. Runner-up Close, Glenn 37. NTP: 5th Andrews, Tony, 9th Pearson, Drew, 12th Austin, Dave, 15th Johnson, Bill, 5th Andrews, Lee. DTL: Dubuisson – Perrine, Mario 37, Sellers, Peter 37, Merrigan, Bill 37, Totton, Alan 37, Rangitonga, Colin 36, Cridland, Trevor 35.
Ladies results On Wednesday the ladies competed for Monthly Medal. Numbers were a bit low with several girls still away after the long weekend and others still recovering from the day before. Medal winner Kirra Moon-Curry (34) 74. Division 1 winner J Sullivan (14) 78. Division 2 winner K. Moon-Curry (34) 74. Putting: Paula Sweeney and Sue Purser. NTP: A. Shellekens, R. Dubuisson. DTL:C. Lynch, R Dubuisson, S Purser. Veronica Park (15) 34 and a half points. DLB: Jan Trease (17) 77 points. Upline ball Heather McCaughan (45). Raffle: Moo’s voucher, Fay Smallman.
Making the grade: from left, Dot Christie, Veronica Park and Jan Roberts.
Star medal playoff TEN of the 11 players to have won Monthly Medals throughout the year (Nov 2014-Oct 2015) competed for the honour of being the 2015 J.E. Chapman Star Medallist at Leongatha Golf Club last week. In rather tricky conditions the event was once again closely fought with two players finishing with the same nett score of 76. After a count back, last year’s winner Peter Jaspers
was crowned this year’s winner, just tipping out the unlucky Fred Debono. Peter is only the third player in the event’s history to have won consecutive Star Medals, a tremendous feat. As yet, nobody has been able to post three consecutive wins, so Peter has a great chance to create history next year. Our thanks go to Gwen Chapman who once again generously sponsored this event.
Amazing effort: the 2015 star medallist was Peter Jaspers.
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Allambee Mirboo & District tennis LEONGATHA was pleased with its first win for the season.
Looks like Frank will be lucky to get his spot back. Phillip Island was the winner against Koony. Windy conditions at most venues this week. In Section 2 Berrys Creek and Koonwarra were winners and hold first and second positions on the ladder. Outtrim and Baromi Yellow played a close game, Outtrim the winner by eight games. Yellow won five sets. Mardan was the winner over Racquets. Longshots winners against Hallston. Jye Gourley was given the big task
against the experienced Greg Edwards. In Section 3 Eagles had their first win for the season. Hawks won one set. Falcons had a win against Baromi and hold top spot on the ladder.
Results Section 1: Leongatha 7.64 d Leongatha North 2.44, Phillip Island 6.66 d Koonwarra 3.45, Inverloch - bye. Section 2: Koonwarra 6.62 d Baromi Black 3.48, Berrys Creek 8.68 d Leongatha 1.28, Outtrim 4.56 d Baromi Yellow 5.48, Mardan 7.63 d Burra Racquets 2.45, Longshots 6.62 d Hallston 3.44, Leongatha North - bye. Section 3: Falcons 5.47
d Baromi 2.30, Eagles 6.46 d Hawks 1.23, Parrots - bye.
Ladders Section 1 Phillip Island .........................35.0 Inverloch ................................32.0 Leongatha ..............................26.0 Koonwarra ............................22.5 Leongatha North .....................22.0 Section 2 Berrys Creek .........................38.5 Koonwarra ............................37.5 Outtrim ..................................32.5
Baromi Black ........................32.5 Hallston ...................................30.0 Mardan ....................................28.5 Baromi Yellow ........................27.5 Longshots................................23.0 Burra Raquets .........................17.5 Leongatha North .....................17.0 Leongatha ...............................16.0 Section 3 Leongatha Falcons................31.0 Leongatha Parrots ................26.0 Baromi ...................................24.5 Leongatha Eagles..................21.0 Leongatha Hawks ...................10.0
B Grade: from the left, Leongatha Hawks, Zachary Cox and Madie Wright and the Leongatha Eagles, Lachie Rowe and Harry Taylor-Smith battling a Leongatha derby. Left, Section three: Leongatha’s Jed Moore and Eldon Westaway warmed up and ready to play their Baromi opponents on Saturday.
Korrine and District Tennis Association Tournament
THE Korrine and District Tennis Association Tournament was held at Wonthaggi (Sections Four and Five) and Inverloch (Pennant/One and Section Two).
Sections Four and Five were held on Sunday, November 8 in perfect weath-
er conditions. The tournament was open to players from the association which includes eight clubs. Entrants came from Kongwak, Wonthaggi, Westernport, Phillip Island, Poowong, Grantville and Inverloch. All entrants displayed fantastic sportsmanship and played their best with
some very close results. Sections Pennant One and Two were played at the Inverloch courts where the weather held up beautifully. There were a large number of entrants with some very closely matched competitors resulting in a lot of great tennis. Even first round matches were tough battles with Alex McMahon (Western-
port) and Nathan Harris (Inverloch) starting their day with a singles match that took one hour and 25 minutes. There was great camaraderie between the clubs with entrants from Wonthaggi, Westernport, Poowong, Grantville and Inverloch.
Section Five Doubles: from left, winners Kate Little (Inverloch) and Larry Dell (Kongwak), and runners up Luke Sexton (Kongwak) and Reuben Hayman (Kongwak).
Section Five: Alexis Van Oss from Inverloch was the consolation winner.
Section Four: Kristos Kossena from Phillip Island was the consolation winner.
Left, Pennant One Singles: runner up Caleb Cummins (Inverloch) and winner Connor Krohn (Inverloch).
Consolation singles winners: from left, Pennant One Luke Nicholson (Westernport) and Section Two Maddie Palmer (Westernport).
Right, Section Two Singles: from left, winner Matthew Nicholson (Westernport) and runner-up Xander Broadbear (Westernport).
Section Five Singles: from left, runner up Wes Morgan (Inverloch) and winner Luke Sexton (Kongwak).
Section Four Singles: from left, winner Dylan Shone (Inverloch) and runner up Dylan Cadman. Right, Section Two Doubles: back row from left, winners Xander Broadbear and Darcy Keating (Westernport). Front row from left, runners-up Hugh Webber and Angus Bradford (Westernport).
Pennant One Doubles: back row from left, winners Brandon Field and Connor White (Westernport). Front row from left, runners-up Nathan Harris and Connor Krohn (Inverloch).
Below, Section 4 Doubles: Winners: Dylan Cadman (Grantville) and Lara Standish (Grantville), Runners up: Jarrah Standish (Grantville) and Justing Cadman (Grantville)
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Jack Clements’ aces three wins
IN September Inverloch tennis club’s Jack Clements and Josh Charlton (Traralgon T.C.) took out the Tennis World Hardcourt Championship at Melbourne Park in the 16s Gold Doubles final and Jack then partnered with the talented David Bulbulian, also from Inverloch, to take out the Bendigo
16s Silver final.
Clements then played with Brock Dixon (Albury T.C.) for a win in the Bendigo JTC Silver 16s over the Melbourne Cup weekend. He made the Singles final in this event too but lost to David Abfalter 3/6 7/6 6/2. Bendigo Tennis Association won the Australian Tennis 2014 award for the most outstanding ranking points tournament.
Silver city: from left, Jack Clements with Leon Retallick, the executive officer Bendigo Tennis Association, and winner of the Single’s final of the Bendigo JTC Silver 16s, David Abfalter.
A talented local: from left, doubles partners Brock Dixon and Jack Clements of Inverloch in Bendigo after the Silver 16s win with runners-up, Flynn Marshall and Tane Thomas.
• Leongatha cycling club
Drizzle stills the cycling track THE drizzle on Friday prevented any racing at the track on Friday night.
The club has been getting a good roll up of riders to the Wednesday night training. Each night there have been extra riders coming to try out. The club has been finding track bikes for riders to test their skills. Hopefully with some training nights developing skills, some of the novice rid-
ers will try a Friday race night. The weather gods are not smiling on us at present as rain is again forecast for Friday this week. Hopefully it will be clear and fine for a 7pm race night. The club welcomes any novice – young or old, male or female – to try out the track. Just arrive at 6.30pm on a Wednesday whilst training is on and club members will be pleased to help you out.
Extensive travel: Inverloch’s John Lawson is discovering the world on two wheels.
Cyclist relishes world journey A stunning year: Leongatha Football Netball Club senior coach Beau Vernon was presented with a framed certificate recognising his achievement as a finalist for the Senior Coach of the Year award.
Vernon’s accolades continue unabated AFTER just being named a finalist in the coach of the year award, in his typically understated manner Beau Vernon simply said of the night, “It was a good feed.” He went on to say he didn’t deserve the award and didn’t want an award for being a coach in a wheelchair. “A different story if we’d won the flag.” He was photographed with Gerald Fitzgerald after whom the award is named, at the AFL Victoria Community Football Awards gala night at Docklands on Friday night.
CYCLING has proven to be an excellent way to see the world for Inverloch’s John Lawson.
He has had some amazing experiences travelling on his bike; the most recent of which took him to Queensland for nine days. “We cycled around the Darling Downs. We did the same ride in 2006 in the opposite direction,” Mr Lawson said. “We travelled around 600 kilometres and averaged around 70 kilometres a day.” Mr Lawson has toured in Queensland every year in the last decade and there’s always something new and interesting to see along the way. He cycles as a tourist, and has seen many marvellous things during
his interstate ride. “For many people, speed is of the essence. I like to take in my surrounding,” Mr Lawson said. “I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of being able to carry all your earthly belongings and travel vast distances on a bike, and I have been doing so since I was in my twenties.” Mr Lawson has ridden across the Nullarbor, from Darwin to Adelaide, through New South Wales, in Tasmania, in the south island of New Zealand, in the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Germany, Austria and in USA. “I enjoyed riding around the south island of New Zealand. That was quite an adventure,” he said. “I travelled in a group to do the Pilgrims Route into Paris, which was
exciting.” The USA trip took him from the east coast to the west coast, allowing him to travel through Maine, Arizona and San Francisco. “I’ve always wanted to see what’s over the hill and I enjoy travelling along in the countryside environment. Seeing what is around the corner is excellent motivation,” Mr Lawson said. “There are multiple pluses for travelling through the country. You get to meet interesting people who are always curious about your journey and what you’ve been doing. It’s quite positive.” Mr Lawson would like to do another grand slam trip in Queensland and once again cycle in Europe.
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Corner Inlet hosts fight day ON Saturday, November 7 the Corner Inlet Boxing Club held an interclub fight day with other gyms from across Gippsland at the Holt Street gymnasium in Leongatha.
Popular bout: Cathy Wilson and Baily Pavlou enthralled spectators with an exhibition bout at the interclub fight day in Leongatha.
A great range of ages, weights and experience, girls and boys were in attendance at the event to promote the gymnasium’s novice boxers. Great sportsmanship was on show with all boxers receiving medals of participation; the bouts were ‘no decision’ fights. The crowd in attendance gave great support with enthusiastic applause at the end of each round. There was also an exhibition during
the day by some of Gippsland’s best boxers and one of the best was between Cathy Wilson and Baily Pavlou from the Corner Inlet club. The girls went toe to toe for three rounds and showed not just how tough they but also how skilled. The crowd loved the fight. Boxing in Gippsland is really starting to grow with CIBC being a real driving force behind promoting regional boxing and is holding a two day regional development camp in the near future at a date to be announced.
Box on: novice boxers showed a great deal of talent and a promising future for boxing in the district.
Rain didn’t deter park runners EIGHTY four runners including 13 first timers ignored the early morning rain showers to participate in Inverloch parkrun on Saturday morning.
Stumped up: pictured are, Kirby, Kate, Lynden, Ryan, Tony, Les, Kat all high and dry after another great parkrun event along the foreshore at Inverloch.
Five were doing their very first parkrun ever. Awards were made to parkrunner of the month, Georgia Burns Georgia attended all October events with an infectious positive attitude. She volunteered as photographer, was the first female finisher three times, achieved a PB and regularly went back on to the course to encourage other finishers across the line. Georgia runs in the Junior 1114 age category and has completed all 20 of her parkruns at Inverloch. The volunteer of the month was Kate Lew Ton
and for volunteering at 25 parkruns, Tony O’Connell. a huge achievement from our event director. Ten parkrun juniors Jen-
na Wale, Libby Hutchinson, Jimmy and Joe Soumilas and Travis Baud. Fifty parkruns for Heather Sullivan and Nicole
Walsh. Full results and a complete event history can be found on the Inverloch parkrun results page.
A well run event: parkrun is nothing without its volunteers. Neci, Georgina, Greg, Mark, Julie, Kat and Seth, part of the volunteer crew of 16, after a well run event.
Cyclists, families ready for fun THOUSANDS of people will visit Inverloch this Saturday, November 14, for the Bass Coast Cycle Challenge and Family Festival.
The two highlights of the town’s social calendar will combine, presenting cycling, fun runs and family friendly activities all on the one day. The Inverloch and District Lions Club and challenge organisers have united to present a day to remember. More than 600 people have registered for the cycle challenge, event director Gavin Slavin said. “We have seen fantastic
growth this year, on top of steady increases over the five years we’ve been running this charity event,” he said. “It’s testament to the quality of the event and the spectacular scenery riders get to experience. “The increase is also due to the fact all proceeds from the fund driver education programs in secondary schools across the Bass Coast and South Gippsland regions, making our roads safer for all.” Mr Slavin said people can still register between now and event day. “Historically we have seen several hundred people register at our registration hub the day prior or on event
day, so we are expecting many to do the same again this year,” he said. But Mr Slavin said with rider numbers capped at 1000 to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, he recommended riders secure their place in advance through the online registration process. “While we take registrations on event day, registrations can still be done online now, or at the registration hub on A’Beckett Street Inverloch on November 13 and 14,” he said. Rides leave Inverloch and head into the hills, before returning via Wonthaggi and Cape Paterson. Cyclists can choose from 121km, 85km, 53km and 40km rides.
All ages: riders start out from Inverloch in last year’s Bass Coast Cycle Challenge.
Lions club president Klaus Edel said the festival would offer events for people of all ages. “It’s a great chance for the community to get together,” he said. The festival also includes fun runs over 1.8km, 5km and 10km, and a children’s 5km fun bike ride, plus best decorated bike competition with a new bike the prize. There are BMX and skateboard competitions, jumping castle, rock climbing wall, go karts, face painting, buskers and street activities. Children will enjoy an animal farm, and basketball shooting and Aussie Rules football handball competitions. Check out displays by the Country Fire Authority, State Emergency Service and Ambulance Victoria in A’Beckett Street. The CFA will bring its 42m ladder from Traralgon, and Wonthaggi and Inverloch brigades will also be present. Most events, including the start of rides, will be held in A’Beckett Street, but Reilly Street will be closed from A’Beckett Street to the supermarket car park. Scouts will cook sausages and there will also be a slushie stall. Check out more online at www.basscoastcyclechallenge.com
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Town strive for leg up TOWN didn’t let a week off affect its determination on Saturday, as it took on fierce competitor Nerrena in the first innings of a two day match.
Third on the ladder, Town was keen to take away Nerrena’s second place position. Town took to the field first and Nerrena stepped up to bat. A handy 28 runs from Gerard Murphy boasted Nerrena’s score, but the team finished on a total of 92. Town’s Brandon Berry bowled four wickets, keeping Nerrena subdued. He was supported by Steven Fixter, who made a solid two catches. Fixter continued his successful day as he stepped up to bat. He made 44 runs and teammate Josh Schelling made 30. Matching Town, Nerrena’s Tom Davison took four wickets, but it wasn’t enough to keep Town’s score down. Town finished the day with a favourable 5/121. Ladder leaders OMK was a force to be reckoned with, finishing its first innings against Koonwarra L/RSL with a total of 7/325. Leading batsman was Thomas Eustace and Kris Kerr each gave their team over 70 runs, while teammates Noel Creed made 50 and David Creed made 30. Two wickets each from Joe Nichols, Jordi Geary and Chelsea Moscript came as a benefit for Koonwarra L/RSL, but the
team will have to work hard when they go to bat next week. Holding on to its spot in the top four, Workmens took to the field to take on Phillip Island. Opting to bat first, Phillip Island finished its first innings with 163. Michael Young impressed with 53 runs. Workmens kept the pressure strong out on the field with three wickets each from Matt Sharp and Shannon Coldebella, and two catches each from Brian Osborne and Jakeb Thomas. Upon winning the toss, MDU elected to bat first against Inverloch. Finishing its first innings with a total of 133, Ryan Olden was a stand out for the team with 37 runs. Inverloch’s Amad Mutjaba took out four wickets and Shaun Hayes took three catches, which kept the competition strong. Inverloch began to bat and finished with 1/24, to be continued next week. MDU has already put pressure on next week’s innings with a quick wicket by Tyrone Zukovskis. INVERLOCH v MDU 1st innings MDU M. Olden c. S. Hayes b. J. Bowring ........................14 R. Olden stp. J. Womer b. W. Taberner ......................37 S. Arnup c. T. Luckhurst b. S. Hayes ...........................14 S. McRae c. S. Hayes b. L. Anderson ......................10 T. Sinclair c. S. Hayes b. A. Mujtaba..........................7 W. Cocksedge c. L. Anderson b. A. Mujtaba........................ 11 T. Zukovskis c&b. J. Smith ........1 P. Vine c. L. Anderson
b. J. Cahir ...............................5 C. Olden c. T. Luckhurst b. A. Mujtaba..........................2 S. Riley n.o............................... 11 W. Collins c. J. Belli b. A. Mujtaba..........................0 Extras ......................................21 Total .......................................133 Bowling: L. Anderson 1/15, T. Luckhurst 0/15, W. Williams 0/11, J. Bowring 1/15, S. Hayes 1/14, W. Taberner 1/23, A. Mujtaba 4/48, J. Smith 1/2, J. Cahir 1/7. 1st innings Inverloch S. Hayes n.o. ..............................5 W. Taberner b. T. Zukovskis ......7 J. Belli n.o. .................................6 Extras ........................................7 Total ......................................1/24 Bowling: P. Vine 0/5, T. Zukovskis 1/5, S. Arnup 0/3, S. McRae 0/2, S. Riley 0/0, M. Olden 0/4. TOWN d NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena N. Trotto n.o. ..............................2 C. Baudinette c. J. Bolge b. B. McKnight ......................1 T. Davison c. J. Schelling b. B. Berry ..............................1 H. Funnell stp. J. Schelling b. S. Fixter ..............................8 N. Battersby b. B. Berry...........10 W. Telfer b. J. Hume ................13 J. Beckwith r.o............................6 G. Murphy b. B. Berry .............28 B. Hayes b. M. Davies ...............8 J. Hoy r.o. ...................................6 T. Hawksworth b. B. Berry ........0 Extras ........................................9 Total .........................................92 Bowling: B. Berry 4/14, W. Turner 0/11, B. McKnight 1/22, M. Davies 1/11, J. Hume 1/13, S. Fixter 1/15. 1st innings Town J. Bolge b. T. Davison .............. 11 S. Fidxter c. b. T. Davison........44 J. Hume lbw. b. T. Davison ........4 J. Hume c. N. Battersby b. T. Hawksworth ...................5 J. Schelling lbw. b. N. Trotto ...30 Extras ......................................26 Total .............................5/121 (cc) Bowling: T. Davison 3/16, N. Trotto 1/34, T. Hawksworth 1/21, N. Battersby 0/28, J. Hoy 0/12, J.
Beckwith 0/0. PHILLIP ISLAND v WON WORKMENS 1st innings Phillip Island M. Parsons r.o. ...........................3 L. Keating c. B. Osborne b. L. Anstey ............................4 Z. Brown c. J. Thomas b. L. Anstey ............................6 T. Hornsby c. S. Coldebella b. M. Sharp...........................29 C. Epifano c. J. Thomas b. S. Coldebella ......................0 M. Young c. B. Osborne b. M. Sharp...........................53 M. Wright b. M. Sharp .............14 C. Wilson c. A. Geyer b. S. Coldebella ....................31 B. Quirk c. J. Thomas b. C. Rigby ........................... 11 A. Thomas n.o. ...........................2 S. Cox b. S. Coldebella ..............1 Extras ........................................9 Total .......................................163 Bowling: L. Anstey 2/38, M. Sharp 3/21, S. Coldebella 3/20,
A. Geyer 0/24, B. Evans 0/31, C. Rigby 1/23. OMK v KOONWARRA L/RSL 1st innings OMK N. Creed stp. A. Rockall b. C. Moscript ......................50 K. Kerr c. A. Rockall
b. S. Wentworth ....................72 R. White c. b. C. Moscript .......28 T. Eustace b. J. Geary...............75 D. Creed lbw. b. J. Nichols ......30 P. Miller b. J. Nichols ...............14 M. Adams b. J. Geary...............18 N. Cant n.o. ................................8
S. Jenkins n.o. ............................5 Extras ......................................25 Total .............................7/325 (cc) Bowling: J. Pickersgill 0/5, C. Sherriff 0/46, S. Wentworth 1/29, J. Nichols 2/79, J. Geary 2/42, C. Moscript 2/98, J. Rockall 0/14.
Bats in waiting: lining up for Nerrena at the Saturday match against Town were Cameron Baudinette, Nathan Trotto, Nick Battersby and Hayden Funnell.
• B Grade, Division Two
First innings under way ONLY two games were played in the B2 division this week.
Fourth placed Glen Alvie and the second placed Miners battled for the favoured spot in the top four. Glen Alvie batted first and finished with 8/88. Glen Reilly gave 11 runs to this total. Opening batsmen Ian Thorne and David Hynes each made 10 runs. The Miners made it difficult for them, with two wickets each from Jonothan Rumbold, Paul Hammer and Trent Nelson, and two catches by Clint Honeysett. The Miners will be given
a shot at bat next week. Foster batted first against Poowong Loch and took away a pleasing 136. Tim Garvey led the team with 31 runs, followed by Darby Walker with 26. Two wickets each from Liam Miller, Aiden Johnson and Jacob Patullo, and a catch from Peter Dixon, ensured Poowong Loch was in with an excellent chance come next week. Due to inclement weather, Kilcunda Bass and the Imperials were forced to abandon their match. Korumburra had the bye this round.
GLEN ALVIE v WON MINERS 1st innings Glen Alvie I. Thorn c. C. Honeysett b. D. Beesey .........................10 D. Hynes c. J. Nelson b. P. Hammer ........................10 G. Reilly lbw. b. J. Rumbold .... 11 B. McRae c. D. Jones b. P. Hammer ..........................3 D. Gilbert b. J. Rumbold ............0 S. Watson c. b. T. Nelson ...........8 B. Davidson c. C. Honeysett b. J. Nelson.............................5 D. Tiziani b. J. Nelson................5 K. Davidson n.o. ........................6 R. Slade n.o. ...............................1 Extras ......................................29 Total ...............................8/88 (cc) Bowling: J. Loos 0/11, D. Beesey 1/14, J. Rumbold 2/18, P. Hammer 2/10, T. Nelson 2/18, J. Nelson 1/9.
FOSTER v POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Foster J. Chaseling b. L. Miller...........19 G. Tanner c. J. Patullo b. L. Miller .............................4 D. Lacasa b. S. Head ..................1 A. Starret lbw. b. A. Sheedy ..... 11 T. Garvey b. B. Monson ...........31 D. Walker c. P. Dixon b. A. Johnson ........................26 J. Thornell b. J. Patullo ............12 B. Cripps c. P. Dixon b. A. Johnson ..........................2 J. Flanders b. G. Birnie ..............3 G. Prain b. J. Patullo ..................1 L. Buckland n.o. .........................0 Extras ......................................26 Total .......................................136 Bowling: L. Miller 2/13, S. Head 1/15, A. Sheedy 1/12, G. Birnie 1/19, M. Allen 0/19, J. Patullo 0/9, B. Hall 0/10, B. Monson 1/12, A. Johnson 2/15, J. Patullo 2/5.
• C Grade, Division One
Two day matches heat up ROUND five saw C Grade division one teams commence the first two week match of the season.
Inverloch won the toss and sent its opponent, the Diggers in to bat. Aaron McKinnon made the most runs on 58 before he was caught out by Inverloch’s Ryan Sparkes. Diggers’ Justin Greenwood and Jacob Lamers made 24 and 20 respectively. Inverloch’s Justin Jackson and Sparkes both had success on the field taking three wickets for the side.
Inverloch fielders Jason Dennerley and Matt Goldsmith each caught two. The Diggers finished the innings on 181 in the 56th over. The Stingrays will go in to bat this Saturday. Leongatha Town sent its visiting opponent Nerrena in to bat first after winning the toss on Saturday. The Red Caps’ premier batsman Ben Croatto made 35 runs for his team while Polly Joseph made 48. Town’s John Pouw and Branson Amato each took two wickets for the side.
44 overs had been played when Nerrena was bowled out on 145 runs. Town went in to bat with Kyle Robinson making 16 runs for the side ahead of Arin DeGennaro on nine. Red Caps’ Croatto took three wickets for the side and Town finished the day on 6/42 in the 15th over. MDU won the toss against Wonthaggi Workmens and opted to bat first. Premier batsman Tim Bright made 18 runs before he was caught out by Ian Barnes. Demons’ Dale Thomas
made 57 not out while Brent Casbolt made 45 before Liam Sawyer bowled him out. Sawyer took two wickets for the side in 18 overs. The Demons finished the innings on 5/212 in the 60th over. Korumburra won the toss at home and sent opponent Phillip Island in to bat. Andrew Finlayson made 41 runs before he was bowled out by Cobras’ Matthew Olden. Wade Paterson helped construct the innings by making 19 while Todd Kenter also contributed 14. Cobra’s Matt Cozzio took
three wickets for the side and the Sharks finished the innings on 117 in the 50th over. Cobra’s premier batsman made 17 runs before Shark’s Mark Christopher caught him out. Jimmy Petrie and Glen Barrett each made one run not out. Cobra’s finished the day in the 10th over on 2/24. INVERLOCH v OMK 1st innings OMK P. Harper lbw. b. P. Young ..........2 J. Lamers c. M. Goldsmith b. J. Jackson .........................20 A. McKinnon c&b. R. Sparkes ...................58
• C Grade, Division Two
KB and Cougars in to bat SATURDAY saw C Grade division two teams go head to head in first half of the two week match.
Kilcunda Bass went in to bat first at home against Poowong Loch. Premier batsman Gary Burchell made 42 runs before PL’s Greg Curry caught him out. Steven Quaife made 59 runs not out. Joel Bastwrous constructed the innings with 32 while Jack Rosenow and Joe Reilly both made 24. PL’s Shaun McKinnon took two wickets for the side while William Walker, Greg
Curry and Brady Nicholls each made two catches. Killy Bass finished the innings on 6/215 in the 60th over. The Cougars also won the toss and went in to bat first against visiting opponent Glen Alvie. Premier batsman Dylan Clark made 10 runs before he was bowled out by Glen Alvie’s Jarrod Newsome in one of his two wickets for the side. Jack Stockdale made the most runs for the Cougars on 21 while Rachel Brown made 15. Glen Alvie’s Josh Thomas managed to take three wickets
for the side alongside Andrew Newsome. After the Cougars finished the innings on 109 in the 29th over Glen Alvie went in to bat. Matthew Hull and Jarrod Newsome made 8 and 6 respectively, not out. The Diggers had a bye for the weekend while Wonthaggi Miners and Workmens did not play.
b. S. McKinnon ....................32 S. Blake c. B. Nicholls b. N. Hancock ........................5 J. Rosenow c. G. Curry b. S. McKinnon ....................24 S. Quaife n.o. ...........................59 J. Reilly c. W. Walker b. B. Knight ..........................24 P. De Rubeis n.o. ........................1 Extras ......................................25 Total .............................6/215 (cc) Bowling: S. McKinnon 2/52, B. Nicholls 1/27, T. Sheedy 0/18, N. Hancock 1/16, J. Knox 1/32, W. Walker 0/15, B. Knight 1/53.
KILCUNDA-BASS v POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass G. Burchell c. G. Curry b. J. Knox .............................42 S. Burchell c. W. Walker b. B. Nicholls .........................3 J. Bastwrous c. B. Nicholls
KOONWARRA L/RSL v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Koonwarra L/RSL D. Clark b. J. Newsome ...........10 A. Stanley r.o..............................4 J. Hastings r.o. ..........................10 P. Buckley c. J. Newsome b. J. Thomas ...........................2
J. Stockdale b. J. Newsome......21 R. Brown c. E. Sheerin b. J. Thomas .........................15 B. Hastings c. M. Hull b. A. Newsome ..................... 11 L. Hughes c. M. Grieve b. A. Newsome .......................0 D. Van Puyenbroek c&b. J. Thomas ......................0 A. Picksons c. J. Newsome b. A. Newsome .......................2 M. Scrimshaw n.o. .....................3 Extras ......................................28 Total .......................................109 Bowling: J. Newsome 2/31, J. Hull 0/18, M. Grieve 0/17, J. Thomas 3/11, K. Hull 0/10, C. Cook 0/8, A. Newsome 3/9. 1st innings Glen Alvie M. Hull n.o. ................................8 J. Hull b. B. Hastings .................0 J. Newsome n.o. .........................6 Extras ........................................5 Total ......................................1/19
N. Audino c. M. Goldsmith b. D. Cashin............................0 P. Green n.o. ...............................0 R. Quaife c. S. Fitzgibbon b. R. Sparkes ..........................2 M. Gow c. J. Dennerley b. J. Jackson .........................14 A. Busana c. J. Dennerley b. R. Sparkes ..........................0 M. Blackburn r.o. .....................10 L. Jones b. J. Jackson ...............17 J. Greenwood b. D. Cashin ......24 Extras ......................................34 Total .......................................181 Bowling: J. Jackson 3/53, S. Fitzgibbon 0/31, P. Jobling 1/21, J. Williams 0/35, R. Sparkes 3/14, D. Cashin 2/13. NERRENA v TOWN 1st innings Nerrena B. Croatto lbw. b. B. Amato .....35 D. Grigg n.o. ..............................2 P. Joseph c. K. Robinson b. J. Pouw .............................48 M. Waltom b. J. Pouw ..............12 M. Wardle c. M. Trotto b. D. Hume .............................0 R. Baudinette b. B. Amato .........0 A. Brown r.o...............................1 B. Gannon r.o. ..........................10 G. Giliam c. K. Robinson b. J. Pouw ...............................4 J. Kelly lbw. b. B. Amato ...........4 S. Gaddam b. J. Pouw ................1 Extras ......................................28 Total .......................................145 Bowling: A. DeGennaro 0/17, M. Trotto 0/17, J. Pouw 3/44, B. Amato 3/49, R. Shields 1/11, D. Hume 1/0. 1st innings Town M. Kreutzberger b. P. Joseph .....5 K. Robinson c. b. D. Grigg ......16 T. Cashin lbw. b. B. Croatto .......4 A. DeGennaro lbw. b. J. Kelly ...9 C. Dowling b. B. Croatto ...........2 B. Amato lbw. b. B. Croatto .......0 Extras ........................................5 Total ...............................6/42 (cc) Bowling: P. Joseph 1/17, D. Grigg 1/21, B. Croatto 3/4, J. Kelly 1/0. WON WORKMENS v MDU
1st innings MDU T. Bright c. I. Barnes b. J. Wade .............................18 G. Jones c. J. Wade b. L. McLean ..........................9 B. Davey c. b. L. Sawyer .........28 B. Casbolt b. L. Sawyer ...........45 C. Cary stp. I. Barnes b. M. Cadwallender ................5 D. Thomas n.o. .........................57 M. Hoober n.o. .........................21 Extras ......................................29 Total .............................5/212 (cc) Bowling: J. Wade 1/30, B. Mattock 0/20, L. McLean 1/31, L. Sawyer 2/54, M. Cadwallender 1/56. KORUMBURRA v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island C. Muscat c&b. D. Telfer ...........4 M. Christopher r.o. .....................1 A. Finlayson b. M. Olden.........41 T. Kender c. P. Churchill b. M. Cozzio.........................14 P. Francis b. D. Telfer .................9 J. Asbury b. M. Olden ................1 M. Cleary c. T. Morrison b. P. Churchill.........................8 W. Paterson c. M. Conway b. M. Cozzio.........................19 B. Christopher c. T. Morrison b. P. Churchill.........................0 B. Young n.o...............................3 M. Lee c. P. Churchill b. M. Cozzio...........................2 Extras ......................................15 Total ....................................... 117 Bowling: D. Telfer 2/28, M. Wrigley 0/25, M. Cozzio 3/12, P. Churchill 2/14, M. Olden 2/25, G. Barrett 0/2, M. Conway 0/7. 1st innings Korumburra P. Churchill c. M. Christopher b. T. Kenter...........................17 A. Brinksma b. B. Young ...........0 J. Petrie n.o.................................1 G. Barrett n.o..............................1 Extras ........................................5 Total ......................................2/24 Bowling: B. Young 1/3, B. Christopher 0/11, T. Kenter 1/10, P. Francis 0/0.
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• LDCA Round 5 - A Grade Division 1
Nerrena toughs out 229 runs ROUND Five marked the first of the two day matches, however, only two of the four matches scheduled made it under way on Saturday.
The matches between the Imperials and Inverloch, and Korumburra and OMK will be played as one day matches this weekend with Saturday’s forecast looking to be around 18 degrees and with a 20 percent possibility of showers.
Nerrena and Town took to the picturesque high ground at Nerrena where the locals elected to bat. The Redcaps had a successful day at the crease with a productive 229 coming from the 73.1 overs faced. The captain Chris Sav-
age kept the innings together as early wickets fell relatively cheaply before he found a partner to go on with, Ryan Clark who with the demise of Savage for 39 found Damien Symmons a solid companion at the opposite end of the pitch.
Symmons saw the innings grow to 144 runs before being bowled by Madura Weerasinghe Silva for 46 while Clark held on until the dieing minutes of the innings making 44. David Baldi also put in a good innings with 35 runs
Leggie: Tim Wightman made only five with the bat for Nerrena but had a busy weekend overall taking 3/39 for the LDCA GCL team against Sale Maffra. Photo by Mark Drury.
coming from his tailender’s bat. Matt Borschman’s excellent 4/44 off 20 overs easily eclipsed Weerasinghe’s 3/79 off 27. By his standards Weerasinghe must have left the ground feeling disappointed in himself. All round the bowling team did well and bowled consistently good line and length and added as few as nine extras to Nerrena’s run score. Two hundred and twenty nine will make it interesting for Town next week. Phillip Island met Wonthaggi Workmen’s at the Butch West Oval. Its openers, Lachlan Cleeland and Brodie Johnson got the side away to a solid start with Cleeland making 51 and Johnston 20. While Scott Boyack coming in at number seven contributed 30 runs there was little consolidation down the order and with Charith Keerthisinghe not out on nine and Tom Officer not out on one the Sharks ended the day with 177. The total is unlikely to be enough against Workmen’s at home. Zane Macdermid’s 12 overs yielded 3/30 while Mark McCall bowled seven overs, three of them maidens and he ceded only five runs. Mitchell Thomas took 2/21 off his 12 overs.
A Grade - Division 1 NERRENA v TOWN 1st innings Nerrena C. Savage c. S. Clark b. J. Burge ............................39 J. Trease stp. L. Smith b. M. Borschman ..................15 T. Wightman c. L. Smith b. M. Borschman ....................5 R. Joy lbw. b. A. Ratnaike ..........0 R. Clark c. A. Ratnaike b. M. Weerasinghe Silva ......44 D. Symmons b. M. Weerasinghe Silva ......46 L. Roberts lbw. b. M. Weerasinghe Silva ........6 D. Baldi b. M. Borschman .......35 M. Clark lbw. b. M. Borschman ..................14 P. Matheson r.o. ........................16 M. Croatto n.o. ...........................0 Extras ........................................9 Total .......................................229 Bowling: A. Ratnaike 1/61, M. Borschman 4/44, M. Weerasinghe Silva 3/79, J. Burge 1/39. WON WORKMENS v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island L. Cleeland c. Z. Macdermid b. M. McCall ........................51 B. Johnston c. K. Brann b. Z. Macdermid...................20 T. Hettiarachchi c. S. Huitema b. Z. Macdermid.....................0 J. Keating c. D. Turton b. M. Thomas .......................15 J. Black c. D. Britt b. M. Thomas .......................13 B. Insall b. M. McCall ...............0 S. Boyack c. S. Williams b. J. Sheerin ..........................30 J. Cox b. Z. Macdermid ...........17 S. Kirton c. Z. Macdermid b. R. Thomas ..........................8 C. Keerthisinghe n.o. .................9 T. Officer n.o. .............................1 Extras ......................................13 Total ....................................9/177 Bowling: R. Thomas 1/43, S. Williams 0/24, T. Hooper 0/7, M. Thomas 2/21, Z. Macdermid 3/30, J. Sheerin 1/35, M. McCall 2/5.
• A Grade Division Two
J. Kennedy, top of the day Achievement
ALL Division Two matches were played on Saturday, the first of the two day games for the season. Playing at home against Koonwarra Leongatha RSL, Poowong Loch took 74 overs to make 146 with no batsman exceeding the twenties. Wilson Pollock’s 29 was the highest score. For Koonwarra Leongatha/RSL Jason Kennedy finished with a mag-
nificent 5/32 from his 20 overs which included seven maidens. Nick Arnup took 3/64 from 28 wickets, nine maidens; Arnup certainly played his role. The Wonthaggi Miners posted the division’s best score of 223 against Kilcunda Bass. Jason O’Reilly top scored with 53 while opening batsman Gerard Kent also made a half century. Three wickets were taken by each of Todd
LDCA Junior Scores LDCA Under 16 scores Day 1 of a 2 day match 7/11/2015 East Zone Koonwarra 7 for 203 J Stockdale 59, B Perry 48 v Korumburra J Celebrine 2 for 19 Nerrena 9 for 164 v Town/Imperials J Hume 2 for 18, J Fisher 3 for 20 MDU Bye West Zone Kilcunda Bass 118 M Dyball 32, D Blackney 29 v Wonthaggi Workmens A Geyer 5 for 5, J Wade 2 for 19, Glen Alvie 8 for 110 v Phillip Island J Excell 4 for 17, K Robinson 2 for 14, J Ryan 2 for 17 Poowong Loch 4 for 160 v Inverloch A Box 1 for 19, R Sparkes 1 for 13, W Barker 1 for 25
Smith 3/44 (16.3) and Dean Pipicelli 3/28 (14). Glen Alvie travelled to Meeniyan to face a fired up Demon’s side which dismissed them for 81 runs in the 63rd over. Ray Slade top scored for the visitors with 35 while Michael Olden finished with figures he will long remember, 6/14 off 15 overs. Mark Kewming was also good with 3/27 (11). In reply, having faced 12 overs, MDU is 1/46 having lost Matt Martin, bowled Wayne Luke lbw for 18.
A Grade - Division 2 POOWONG-LOCH v KOONWARRA L/RSL 1st innings Poowong-Loch C. Knox b. J. Kennedy .............22 A. Bardwell r.o. ..........................8 W. Pollock c. D. Baker b. N. Arnup...........................29 T. Allen c. J. Hughes b. N. Arnup...........................22 R. Greaves b. J. Kennedy ...........2 R. Attenborough c. J. Hughes b. J. Kennedy..........................3 K. Miller lbw. b. J. Kennedy ......0 M. Hancock c. B. Perry b. J. Kennedy..........................3 A. Fisher c. J. Kennedy b. N. Arnup.............................1 N. Allen n.o. .............................20 M. Loader r.o............................21 Extras ......................................15 Total .......................................146 Bowling: J. Kennedy 5/32, N. Arnup 3/64, B. Perry 0/17, N. Liyanage 0/21, K. Thorne 0/9. MDU v GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie D. Williams c. M. Olden
b. M. Kewming ....................21 P. Roberts b. M. Olden ...............4 A. Hamilton c. S. Smith b. M. Olden ............................0 R. Slade b. M. Olden................35 J. Tiziani c. J. Sinclair b. M. Olden ............................4 J. Burke lbw. b. M. Olden ..........0 L. McRae c. L. Mercer b. M. Kewming ......................3 A. McBride c. M. Patching b. M. Kewming ......................0 W. Luke r.o. ................................5 K. Simpson c. M. Martin b. M. Olden ............................3 D. Williams n.o. .........................2 Extras ........................................4 Total .........................................81 Bowling: M. Patching 0/10, L. Mercer 0/12, M. Olden 6/14, N. Eddy 0/11, M. Kewming 3/27, J. Sinclair 0/7, C. Hoober 0/0, W. Prosser 0/0. 1st innings MDU M. Martin lbw. b. W. Luke .......18 G. Webster n.o. ...........................7 J. Sinclair n.o............................17 Extras ........................................4 Total ......................................1/46 Bowling: W. Luke 1/15, D. Williams 0/23, L. McRae 0/4. WON MINERS v KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Won Miners G. Kent c. B. Joseph b. D. Pipicelli .......................50 J. Andrighetto c. J. Bastwrous b. T. Smith ..............................8 P. Nelson b. D. Pipicelli ...........16 J. O’Reilly c&b. J. Mahood .....53 D. Loos c. D. Pipicelli b. T. Smith ............................42 B. Andrighetto b. D. Pipicelli.....4 R. Birkett c. J. Bastwrous b. A. Donohue ......................12 C. Thomas lbw. b. C. Peckett ...25 J. Piasente c&b. A. Donohue .....5 A. Hall n.o. .................................2 P. Owen lbw. b. T. Smith ............0 Extras ........................................6 Total .......................................223 Bowling: T. Smith 3/44, J. Mahood 1/67, D. Pipicelli 3/28, C. Peckett 1/34, A. Donohue 2/44.
well deserved INVERLOCH Kongwak fourths coach Simon Mullin was named Youth Coach of the Year at an AFL Gippsland awards night at Docklands last Friday night. Mullin coached the Sea Eagles to this year’s Under 15 premiership, the club’s second from three straight grand final appearances. Mullins continues to develop future senior players. Six bottom age Under 18 players played senior football this year having been previously coached by Mullin. With no children involved in playing, Mullin has always coached for the love of the game and improvement of the kids. He builds confidence in all players and gives all players equal time when they require it.
A great accolade: Simon Mullin has been announced as the Youth Coach of the Year for his involvement at the Inverloch-Kongwak Football Netball Club. Mullin also assisted as Under 18 interleague coach
and coached the Under 16 interleague side this year.
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thestar.com.au • Gippsland Cricket League, LDCA v Sale Maffra
Leongatha ties with Sale Maffra THE Gippsland Cricket League match between the Leongatha (LDCA) and Sale Maffra cricket associations ended in a dramatic tie on Sunday. Played on the turf wicket at Leongatha’s Scorpion Park, the match came down to the very last ball where the LDCA needed three to tie or a four to win. With Tim Wightman on strike he connected well with the last ball; the batsmen ran two and it looked like the LDCA was going to fall one run short but an overthrow meant the batsmen could scamper through for the run to tie the match. Sale Maffra won the toss and batted on a very well prepared turf wicket with the Leongatha Town boys up early to prepare and roll the wicket in readiness for the game. Sale Maffra went hard early and was some 110 from the first 17 overs. Kit Rothier struck first taking the wicket of opener Matthew Dowsett
for 25. He then had Jack Tatterson out for 42. Rothier then claimed his third wicket having Joshue Rurawhe out for just two. This prompted a middle order collapse where Sale Maffra went from 1/110 to 6/143. Jake Benfield and Jack Wrigglesworth managed to get amongst the runs and allow Sale Maffra to post 235 after its 50 overs. Apart from Rothier’s three wickets, Tim Wightman also bowled well with 3/39 from 10 overs. The LDCA had 22 extras compared with Sale Maffra’s four which was crucial in the final analysis. Leongatha then came out to bat and opener Lachie Cleeland hit 32 runs although lost his other opening partner Mitchell Clark for just eight. But he was joined at the crease by Jesse VanRooy who scored a fine 93 and was the backbone of the innings. Jason Wilson with 29 and Dan Lunn with 23 not out brought LDCA close enough where victory was now pos-
Top turf: the Central Gippsland umpires had plenty of praise for the turf wicket prepared by the Leongatha Town Cricket Club for Sunday’s senior GCL game versus Sale Maffra; pictured from left, umpire Trevor Blandford, curator Matt Davies and umpire John Brennan just before start of play. Some 472 runs was scored off the turf wicket on Sunday from 100 overs (run rate 4.72)
sible, but it was not to be. With 472 runs scored for the day there was plenty of praise from umpires and players for the top state of the turf wicket at Leongatha Town’s oval which after a couple of years of development is really looking a top wicket. LEONGATHA & DISTRICT drew SALE-MAFFRA 1st innings Sale-Maffra M. Dowsett c. C. Keerthisinghe b. K. Rotthier........................25 B. Scott lbw. b. T. Wightman ...45 J. Tatterson c. D. Lunn b. K. Rotthier........................42 J. Rurawhe lbw. b. K. Rotthier..........................2 N. Massey c. D. Lunn b. T. Wightman .......................7 J. Benfield c. W. Pollock b. C. Keerthisinghe ..............20 T. Tatterson c. T. Wightman b. J. Wilson .............................5 J. Wrigglesworth r.o. ................49 J. Davis c. W. Pollock b. T. Wightman ..................... 11 J. Floyd n.o.................................6 B. Jones n.o. ...............................2 Extras ......................................22 Total .............................9/236 (cc) Bowling: S. Williams 0/18, K. Rotthier 3/66, C. Keerthisinghe 1/34, M. Weerasinghe Silva 0/31, A. Ratnaike 0/25, T. Wightman 3/39, J. Wilson 1/8. 1st innings
Close tie: the LDCA almost pulled off a win in Sunday’s round two fixture against Sale Maffra. Pictured is the LDCA team before the start of play; back row from left, Madura Weerasinghe, Scott Williams, Kit Rotthier, Amila Ratnaike, Dan Lunn, Jesse Van Rooye, Front row from left, Lochie Cleeland, Mitch Clark, Tim Wightman, Charith Keerthisinghe, Wilson Pollock, and Jason Wilson. Leongatha & District L. Cleeland c. J. Floyd b. J. Davis.............................32 M. Clark b. B. Jones...................8 J. Van Rooye c. N. Massey
b. J. Benfield ........................93 A Ratnaike c&b. J. Davis ...........9 J. Wilson c. M. Dowsett b. J. Floyd.............................29 W. Pollock b. J. Benfield ..........15
Caught: Sale/Maffra's Jake Benfield hits out, only to be caught on the boundary by Wilson Pollock.
K. Rotthier c. M. Dowsett b. B. Scott...............................2 D. Lunn n.o. .............................23 M. Weerasinghe Silva r.o. ........18 T. Wightman n.o. ........................3
Extras ........................................4 Total .............................8/236 (cc) Bowling: B. Jones 1/30, J. Rietschel 0/23, J. Davis 2/49, J. Floyd 0/26, J. Benfield 0/4.
Well done: Wilson Pollock (right) is congratulated on his outfield catch dismissing Sale/Maffra’s Jake Benfield.
• GCL Under 18s
Juniors bow out in both matches LEONGATHA and District Cricket Association (LDCA) Under 18’s played Sale Maffra on the football ground due to the turf being unavailable with Sale Maffra recording a solid victory, 189 all out to the
LDCA all out 94.
Leongatha won the toss and asked Sale Maffra to bat and with Tom Officer back from state duties and Todd Smith from injury the attack was a lot stronger. Tom Officer provided the early breakthrough, bowling Cunningham for seven and Hughes for seven, the score 2 for 19. A 69 run partnership be-
tween Durrant 101 not out and Dessent 25 steadied the innings before it was broken when Jack Keating was introduced with Tim Sauvarin catching Dessent off Keating’s first ball, Love was caught by Nic Battersby off Insall at square leg for seven, and Thacker was caught by Liam Miller for three off Keating. When Wrigglesworth was five he was run out from a direct
throw from Blake Insall, leaving Sale Maffra 6 for 122. A couple of partnerships ,dominated by Durrant, pushed the score to 189 all out in the 50th over. Carmen made eight, Meade five run out (Sam Farrington), K McGregor–Davies bowled by Tom Officer two and McKenzie bowled by Todd Smith one. But the standout innings
LDCA Under 18’s GCL side: played at Wonthaggi in which Leongatha went down to Sale Maffra. Back from left, Blake Insall, Todd Smith, Tim Sauvarin, Tom Officer, Adam Busana and Jake Patullo. Front from left, Jesse Patullo, Jack Keating, Hayden Funnell, Liam Miller, Nick Battersby and Sam Farrington.
was Elliott Durrant 101 not out, eight fours, against some consistent bowling. But for a couple off dropped catches the score could have been a lot different. Tom Officer 3/23 off 10 overs and Todd Smith 2/31 from 9.2 overs were the pick of the bowlers; other wicket takers Blake Insall 1/31 and Jack Keating 2/28. After a good lunch provided by Kilcunda Bass Club, Leongatha set about the run chase with Jack Keating 17 and Blake Insall two opening against McKenzie and K McGregor –Davies but with the score on nine Insall was caught, Tim Sauvarin joined Keating but was caught behind for one, Todd Smith caught at point for five and with Keating caught down leg side for 17 and Tom Officer bowled for 2, LDCA was 5/34. When Liam Miller was bowled for eight it was looking grim at 6 /41. It was left to Sam Farrington 22 and Adam Busana 23 to add 33; both boys batted sensibly; without their efforts the score would have been very dismal. Jesse Patullo made four and Hayden Funnell two with Nic Battersby 0. LDCA was not out all out 94 in the 39th over. Best bowlers for Sale Maffra K McGregor–Davies 9 overs 3 maidens 5/16 and Hughes 2 /12 off 7 overs.
A few positives out of the game; Tom Officer’s and Todd Smith’s bowling, Hayden Funnell’s keeping, Jack Keating batting looked solid, Sam Farringtons and Adam Busana batting were all positive for the next game against Warragul on November 29 in Warragul. Under 16’s LDCA v Central Gippsland Leongatha batted first at Mirboo North on the synthetic due to turf being unavailable and got off to a good start with a 45 run opening partnership between Koby Brann 30 and Jye Celebrine 14 on a slow outfield. Unfortunately with this partnership broken wickets fell regularly Ben Perry caught for two, Adam Honeysett caught for 11 (4 for 72) Jacob Beckwith lbw eight, Damon Ginnane bowled for seven, Elijah Cousins caught for 0, Alex Geyer run out for two, John Bastwrous bowled for four, Daniel Blackney caught for 0 with Jack Hume running out of partners nine not out. A very disappointing effort to only make 104 and not bat the over’s out. Best bowlers for Central L White 3/25 and Z Brown 2 /11. After lunch Central started its run chase, a 35 run opening partnership was broken with a
run out to Elijah (Zoner 27) at 41. White was bowled by Elijah for seven, at 47 Burgess was caught off Elijah for one but a 39 run partnership between Kennedy and Kimpton took the score to 86. Then Nathan Trotto took two wickets Kennedy (30) lbw and Kimpton 14 caught and with Elijah Cousins bowling Redman for 0 and having Connolly caught for 0. Ben Perry then chipped in, having Clymo caught for one. Central was suddenly 8/87 needing another 18 runs to win. Baldi eight and Cameron nine not out levelled the score at 104 before Jack Hume had Baldi lbw and with one run added in over 50 to give Central victory before Alex Geyer bowled Law for 0, all out 105. A very tight game in the finish but we did not set Central a big enough score to chase but they nearly snatched victory take 5/1 with the score on 87. Bowling figures for LDCA Ben Perry 9 overs 1/23, Daniel Blackney 6 over’s 0/11, Nathan Trotto 10 overs 2/11, Jack Hume 10 overs 1/17, Elijah Cousins 10 overs 4/18, Damon Ginnane 2 overs 0 /11, Jye Celebrine 2 overs 0/9 and Alex Geyer, 1 over 1/1.
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