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SPREADING hope for cancer sufferers and their families and friends at Wonthaggi’s Relay for Life on the weekend were, from left, Inverloch’s Hollie Burns, Logan Rigby, Chloe Butcher, Grace Burns, Aston Rigby, Tyler Butcher and Dakota Rigby. The relay was held at Wonthaggi’s State Coal Mine on Saturday and Sunday, and raised $44,179 for cancer research through the Cancer Council, after 15 teams walked for 18 hours. Full story on page 6. The message of hope was also timely in the wake of the terrorist attacks in the French capital, Paris.
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BUSINESSES across South Gippsland are reeling after substantial amounts of cash were from stolen from shops on Thursday night, in the lead-up to the busy Christmas trading period. The robbers targeted premises in Korumburra through to San Remo and Coronet Bay between 11.30pm Thursday and 4.30am Friday. Police believe the burglaries are all related, with potentially two offenders behind the crimes. The bandits hit a San Remo business and one in Coronet Bay before stealing from another three shops in Grantville. The offenders then broke into Korumburra business, Tiny Teapot Cafe. Owner Cherie Pritchett said the business had undertaken security precautions despite the attack. “We were completely prepared and we could not have done anything differently to prevent this,” she said. “They obviously knew what they were doing; they were in and out of there in 45 seconds. We have surveillance footage however they had hoods and gloves on, and we could not identify them.” The burglars broke through the glass door before taking off with the till, filled with a
$600 float. “It is frustrating because it took them 45 seconds to do this but it is going to take us months to recover from it,” Ms Pritchett said. Tiny Teapot Cafe closed on Friday, with business returning to normal for the weekend. Wonthaggi Police’s Senior Constable Adrian Condron said police were investigating surveillance footage of the offenders breaking in to businesses across the region. “We believe the burglaries are all related. The offenders targeted commercial properties
“It took them 45 seconds to do this but it is going to take us months to recover from it.” - Cherie Pritchett including cake shops, bakeries and take away places,” he said. Later on in the evening, a business in Koo Wee Rup and another in Nyora were also burgled. Police believe the offenders were travelling towards the Mornington Peninsula where another series of burglaries occurred. “They were all similar burglaries. Offenders broke through glass doors into the premises and took cash from cash registers,” S/C Con-
dron said. South Gippsland Security Systems owner Peter Allman said business owners could help prevent burglaries, however there would always be risks. “Business operators can put up visual deterrents like signs. They can install alarm systems and hire patrols to attend the premises and they can install surveillance cameras. Everything has a purpose,” he said. “Most people think it will not happen to them, but it can.” Detective Senior Constable Sid Hadley of Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit urged business owners not to leave money within easy reach. “Business owners are always at risk when they leave cash on the premises. Operators should consider storing money in a safe place on the premises or completely taking it away outside of operating hours,” he said. While police investigate the surveillance footage, they are asking anyone with further information to come forward. In the meantime, police are investigating a number of unrelated burglaries. Fish Creek Kindergarten was burgled earlier this month. Offender/s broke into the building overnight on Saturday, November 7 by forcing a door open. Cash was stolen from inside. Continued on page 3.
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Rain lifts spirits By Lucy Johnson A WET start to November has buoyed the region in the wake of the one of the driest Octobers on record.
Businesses are hoping for more rain to encourage farmers to spend in the traditionally profitable preChristmas trading period. South Gippsland Water is yet to be concerned by the lack of rain, with no signs of water restrictions being introduced just yet. Leongatha rainfall recorder David Shambrook said more rain fell in the first week of November than in all of October. He recorded only 3.75mm over five days in October, but 11mm in November. The Bureau of Meteorology recorded a further 2.8mm at its Pound Creek weather station last week. Still, Mr Shambrook is hoping for more. He recorded 647.75mm of rainfall for the year up until the first week of November. “At this rate we would be very lucky to receive average rainfall for the year,” he said. Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry secretary Sandra Fleming said the spike in rainfall may
November brings rain: David Shambrook stands with his rainfall gauge on his Leongatha property after a rainy start to November. encourage farmers to spend and boost the economy in the lead up to Christmas. “When the farmers are doing well everybody does well too,” she said. “It is definitely looking quite green here however I know other areas like Yanakie have been extremely dry. “We see hay going through Bair Street quite a bit, and a lot of people have had to buy in hay and silage. Some people have also already started to buy in water.” South Gippsland Water
managing director Philippe du Plessis said while now was not the time to be raising alarm bells, residents should be wary of their water usage. “Current storage levels do not cause undue concern, however, with forecasts from the Bureau of Meteorology regarding the potential for hotter and drier than average weather this summer due to El Nino, South Gippsland Water is preparing for increased pressure on water supply systems,” he said.
“Until recently, South Gippsland Water’s storage levels were tracking a similar pattern to previous years. However with a record dry October, they have started to dip with some storages now below 90 per cent capacity. This dip is slightly earlier than previous years.” Koonwarra dairy farmer Shawn Hollingworth is managing at the moment. He doubled the size of his dams after moving to South Gippsland from northern Victoria. He said the small amount
of rain in spring had topped those dams up and he was confident he had adequate water. “We run rain water through our dairy and I have already had a few loads of water so far. We use 1000 litres a day, so it is costing an extra $500 a month,” he said. Leongatha CFA captain Greg Clifford agreed now was the time for residents to clear their properties. “We can often fall into a false sense of security, especially when it comes to
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The Commercial Street break-in occurred between 5pm on Sunday and 8am on the Monday. Offender/s forced entry onto the property however nothing was stolen. Meanwhile a Wonthaggi property was burgled on Friday, November 6. The Matthew Street house was under construction when offenders broke into the premises between 4.30pm on Friday and 8.30am on Saturday, November 7. Offender/s stole house fittings from the premises.
Further east, police are investigating a number of possibly related burglaries in Venus Bay. Jupiter Boulevard business, 4 Shore Pizza, was broken into overnight on Wednesday, November 11. Offender/s forced entry onto the premises through the back door with a screw driver. Another Jupiter Boulevard business, Venus Bay Treasures, was broken into. The incident occurred between 4pm on Tuesday, November 10 and 10.15am on Thursday, November 12. Offenders forced entry through the back door, however nothing appears to have been stolen. The Venus Bay Community Centre was burgled between 7.30pm on Saturday, November 7 and 2.45pm on Sunday, November 8. Again, offenders gained entry to the property through the back door before stealing cash from the premises. Anyone with information relating to any of these burglaries is urged to contact police.
A LOCH farmer has died after a tractor accident on his Anderson Hill Road property last week. The man was driving the tractor on Tuesday, November 10 when the tractor rolled several times down a steep hill before coming to rest in a creek. The tractor was carrying a large spraying unit and was fitted with a four point roll cage, but no seatbelt. The driver, an 82 year old man from Ferndale, was ejected from the tractor and was found dead a short distance away. Worksafe and Loch
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Continued from page 1. Fish Creek Bowls Club was also broken into on Saturday, November 7 between 7.30pm and 9.30am on Sunday, November 8. The door of the premises was forced open however nothing was stolen. Another Korumburra business, Gippy Signs, was broken into on Sunday, November 8.
clearing too late,” he said. “A lot of people think because fire restrictions are not in place they are good to go. But it only takes one warm day in a dry area for fire to take off. Preparing too late is a big mistake.” Excavation companies are helping people clear properties of debris and fire hazards. Darren Harris, owner of Darren Harris Excavations and Cartage, said, “A lot of jobs at this time of year require moving fire hazards off properties. “Now is the time for people to clear their properties before they completely dry out.” Burra Garden Supplies nurseryman Mark Unthank
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Retail possibilities: from left, Jessica and Gaby from St Joseph’s Primary School, Wonthaggi got a behind the scenes look at what goes on at supermarkets such as Coles.
Environmentalists: from left, Cassie and Jorja from San Remo Primary School were taught how to properly look after penguins by a representative from Phillip Island Nature Parks on Wednesday.
Quality research: from left, St Joseph’s Primary School’s Matthew and Lochie were given the opportunity to have good look at one of the Wonthaggi CFA’s trucks at the Bass Coast Job Expo on Wednesday.
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The Bass Coast Job Expo was held in the gymnasium at Wonthaggi Secondary College from 9.30am until 1pm. Grade 5 and 6 students from Wonthaggi North Primary School, St Joseph’s Primary School, Wonthaggi and San Remo Primary School were given an insight into different occupations they may one day be interested in pursuing. Exhibitors from 18 local businesses and industries provided hands on activities to give the students an idea of the day to day goings on in the workforce. Students were given advice and information about the skills they would need to pursue their dream job. “The program is designed to broaden the students’ knowledge about the sort of jobs out there,” South Gippsland Bass Coast Local Learning and Employment Network (SGBCLLEN) partnership broker Karena Kerr said. “There was something for everyone and a lot of diverse skills to explore.” The program was piloted at Bass Valley Primary School last year and was a successful event as students considered the different job opportunities waiting for them in the future. Ms Kerr said students at this level are starting to think about careers they may want to explore as they head to high school. “The students were each given a booklet to help them engage with the business representatives and the students enjoyed the conversation,” Ms Kerr said.
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Report may have dumped landfill By Sarah Vella and Brad Lester THE landfill proposed for Leongatha South is not mentioned in a draft plan for managing Melbourne’s future waste needs.
The Melbourne Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Group released its Draft Metropolitan Waste and Resource Recovery Implementation Plan late yesterday (Monday). Veolia, the company behind the Leongatha South proposal, had submitted an expression of interest to the waste group to establish the landfill to dispose of future rubbish from south-east Melbourne. While the report acknowledges such expressions of interest in regional proposals were received, the report stated the waste group would “work to reduce the need for scheduling new landfills and prioritise the use of existing metropolitan landfills”. The report states landfills at Hallam and Lyndhurst now have adequate capacity, based on current
fill rates, “to continue serving waste generators in the south east for at least the next 10 years”. The report indicates beyond 10 years, all of Melbourne’s waste may be able to be handled by landfills in the city’s north west. The Star was unable to confirm with Veolia if it would now abandon the Leongatha South proposal, before going to print. The report came as it was claimed the landfill proposed by Veolia for Leongatha South could cost the state around $6 million per year if the company is allowed to take advantage of lower landfill levies. Rubbish in Melbourne attracts a landfill levy of about $60 per tonne, but for South Gippsland shire it is about $30 per tonne. If approved, the landfill would be filled with waste from metropolitan Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien recently spoke in parliament on the proposed landfill and questioned Minister for Environment Lisa Neville on whether rubbish from Melbourne brought to Leongatha would
attract a lower levy. Mr O’Brien said the minister needed to explain whether the “perverse incentive” to dumping Melbourne’s rubbish in the South Gippsland would be allowed. “Landfill levies are paid on all rubbish disposed at licensed landfills and provide an incentive to minimise waste and develop alternatives to dumping rubbish in landfill,” he said. “If a levy of just $30 is paid on the rubbish trucked into South Gippsland, it will result in losses to the state of nearly $6 million per annum, or at least $90 million over the life of the project.” Mr O’Brien said if the landfill was approved, it would be at a cost to South Gippsland, Victorian taxpayers and the environment which benefits from the proceeds of landfill levies. “It is robbing the state of money that is supposed to go towards more recycling, or other novel activities to help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill,” he said. Korumburra’s Simon Helps has been working with the Dump the Dump group and was the driver
behind Mr O’Brien’s question to parliament. He said if Veolia is allowed to cost the state upwards of $6 million a year, that goes against the intent of the Environment Protection Authority Act 1970. “The levies are in place to encourage different behaviour when it comes to waste management, not as an incentive to do it somewhere else,” he said. Wendy Reed from Dump the Dump presented the first batch of 1000 signatures on a petition opposing the landfill to Mr O’Brien last Wednesday. Ms Reed said she is thrilled with the amount of signatures already collected, but would like to remind people they need to record their full address on the petition for their signature to be valid. Mr O’Brien said the proposed landfill is an issue causing a great amount of angst for the community. “This petition has only been circulating for a month or so and has already been signed by more than 1000 locals,” he said. “I’m told there’s a further 600 signatures on additional petitions, with more
Signed and sealed: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien (centre) accepted around 1000 signatures from Wendy Reed from Dump the Dump and Simon Helps from Korumburra last Wednesday. The petition is calling for a ban on the landfill proposed for Leongatha South by waste management company Veolia. to come.” Ms Reed said since the Dump the Dump public meeting held in October, the group’s focus has been to have a series of discussions with key people in State Government, statutory authorities, business, industry and related sectors to gain information. “The group has also been working to raise awareness and concern about this proposal wherever possible,” she said. “We really want to get
the community on point and proactive. They can keep up to date with Dump the Dump’s activities on its Facebook page.” Mr Helps said there is no upside for South Gippsland to have a landfill established at Leongatha South. “It could be seen from the communities’ perspective there are two sides to the story, but there is nobody holding public meetings or petitions saying Veolia should be able to have a landfill,” he said.
Ms Reed said some of the major concerns for Dump the Dump were the potential effects of the landfill on the water table and the impacts of the large trucks proposed to transport Melbourne’s waste. “Based on the numbers, we would have a road train going through the region every 15 minutes,” she said. “The potential risks to the water table are also a huge concern. There is no guarantee our water can be protected.”
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Cancer inspires relay walkers AN incredible $44,179 was raised at Wonthaggi’s Relay for Life on the weekend.
State Coal Mine, 15 teams walked for 18 hours to raise important funds for cancer research through the Cancer Council. The event was bigger and better this year, with all
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teams getting in the spirit and beautifully decorating their sites. Participation rates were higher with one team involving up to 70 people. “It was an amazing night and we blew our target (of $40,000) out of the park. With every walker, every step and every dollar, lives are saved,” Wonthaggi Relay for Life committee chairperson Simone Short said. “We were really proud of everyone who participated. They put in a huge effort and some were even raising money at their sites by selling cakes and other things they had made. People were still walking the track at 4am. We really appreciated everyone’s contribution.” Ms Short acknowledged the staff at the State Coal Mine who went above and beyond to make the event a success. Their relay team, Coal Mine Cafe and Co, also raised the biggest total of $14,000. Team DC and Team Wonthaggi Medical Group also raised more than $5000, which gives them the opportunity to name a cancer research award. “I would also like to thank the committee for their hard work. It’s a huge commitment,” Ms Short said. “We will start up again in April to plan next year’s event. Anyone is welcome to join the committee.”
Officially open: Narelle Jones of Inverloch, a breast cancer survivor, cut the ribbon to open the 2015 Wonthaggi Relay for Life on Saturday afternoon, with son Liam.
All in it together: from left, Wonthaggi’s Darren Parker, Karen Wright, Lily Hakansson, Maureen Alford, Scott Hogan, Archie Leggett, Annie McIlvena, Neil Swainston and Lizzy Yates participated in Wonthaggi’s Relay for Life as Team DC and were awarded for their spirit.
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Beau shared his story with newspaper delegates from all round the state and moved all with his inspiring story, coming back from the depths of despair after his debilitating football accident that left him in a wheel chair. Many audience members commented about Beau’s uplifting talk. On The Star’s Facebook page, Elle Tee Kaye agreed saying, “Such an awe inspiring young man. I am sure that everyone you meet are better people for having met you. You are someone to be very proud of. Best of luck always Beau.” The conference was officially opened by Premier of Victoria Daniel Andrews and attended by newly elected Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale, outgoing mayor Cr Kimberley Brown, Phillip Island Nature Park CEO Matthew Jackson and a host of other speakers. Awards were presented in the categories of overall newspaper excellence, local reporting and journalism. Another highlight was
the praise for runner-up The Great Southern Star newspaper by esteemed judge Dr Katrina Mandy Oakham, a lecturer in journalism at RMIT University in the Award for Journalism, circulation 3,000-10,000 sponsored by Australia Post. She said, “The Great Southern Star and the Pakenham Gazette battled it out for the gold and silver in this highly contested category. Cliche it may be but it was very hard to choose between these two champions. So a well-deserved, silver medal goes to The Star newspaper which once again proved itself a true contender with strong fronts, excellent local reporting by a team lead by names like Brad Lester, Tayla Kershaw, Sarah Vella and (former journalist) Laura Gibb. “Turning the page to the regular feature of ‘Column 7 local snippets’ is like slipping on my comfy and very familiar ‘Cats’ slippers. Throughout this paper, community interests are well catered for through news and features on all aspects of local life from entertainment to farming.” The Star also wishes to note the contribution made by journalists Stuart Biggins and Lucy Johnson to the newspaper’s editorial section each week. The winner was the Pakenham Gazette and the South Gippsland Sentinel Times was highly commended. The Star’s sister newspaper the Yarram Standard was highly commended in the equivalent journalism award in the under 3000 circulation category.
“THE STAR”, Tuesday, November 17, 2015 - PAGE 7
Steve steps up as president STEVE Bone has stepped up from his role as vice president to lead the Korumburra Business Association following his election at the group’s annual general meeting last Wednesday at the Korumburra train station.
Mr Bone takes over the role from David Amor who stepped down after five years in the top job and secretary Lucy Mertens resigned after years of commitment to the association. Mr Amor said, “I am proud of what our team has done over five years. There is a positive vibe in the association and I look forward to watching it continue to move forward.” During the meeting members took the opportunity to reflect on a successful year, with all in agreement the association has taken a step to positive change in the town. While Mr Bone didn’t attend the meeting he did say, “The committee in the past year has been a progressive one. We have tried different things and moved in a new direction. “It has been a really positive committee to
work with and I hope to continue this on next year. “There has been great leadership shown in the last year. I would like to thank David Amor for his work as president. I would also like to thank outgoing secretary Lucy Mertens. She has put in a lot of effort over the past 12 months. We wish her all the very best with her future plans. “I hope the Korumburra Business Association can continue to liaise between businesses and the shire while promoting business in Korumburra.” Southern Business Women’s Network president Megan Vuillermin was invited to speak at the meeting and sparked an interest in building Korumburra’s “bonfire”. “It is so important we contribute to our community bonfire,” she said. “There is no neutral, we are either giving or taking. It is important for us to come together with our ideas to help stoke the Korumburra flame so it is big enough to be seen across Victoria and even across Australia.” All members in attendance shared marshmallows and discussed the importance of their community and the sharing of ideas between businesses. “Tonight has been a
great opportunity to share ideas and stoke the Korumburra bonfire,” outgoing secretary Ms Mertens said.
Future committee: from left, membership secretary Jenny Rowe, committee member Heidi Marshall, publicity and events coordinator Lynda Western, treasurer Noelene Cosson and committee member Brian Hess at the Korumburra Business Association annual general meeting last Wednesday. Elected president Steve Bone was absent from the meeting.
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Trail on track for opening By Sarah B S h Vella V ll THE extension of the Great Southern Rail Trail between Minns Road and Koonwarra faced a few minor delays over winter, but is now back on track.
Nearly ready: South Gippsland Shire Council projects officer Tony Peterson said the Black Spur section of the Great Southern Rail Trail is on track to be opened in early 2016.
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 1. Quarterly Performance Report – July to September, 2015 2. Councillor Expenditure Report - 30 September, 2015 3. Report on Assembly of Councillors: 22 September – 21 October, 2015 4. Councillor discretionary fund allocation report October, 2015 5. Documents sealed and contracts awarded or varied by the Chief Executive Officer - 26 September – 4 November, 2015 6. Planning application 2015/135 - 13 Clarence St, Loch - use and development of the land for a hospital 7. Municipal Precinct Study – final consultant's report 8. South Gippsland Planning Scheme Amendment C81 – Land subject to inundation overlay – refer submissions to an independent planning panel 9. Capital Works Program 2015/16 - proposed amendments 10. Policy review - sound recording of Council meetings 11. Councillor appointment to committees 2015 – 2016 12. Closed item - 2015/16 Community Grants, Round 1 COMMUNITY BUDGETING Council is convening four panels of citizens to consider how best to allocate $400,000 ($1.6M total) to capital works in Korumburra, Foster, Venus Bay and Mirboo North. Each panel will consist of six community members, making up a total group of 24. Community members are being asked to nominate to be part of the pool from which panellists will be selected. Nomination forms and Terms of Reference (detailing what is expected of panel members) are available online, at Council offices and can be sent in hard copy to interested residents. Nominations will be divided into township groups, before being further divided into age and gender to ensure a demographic spread. We are seeking nominations from: 1 x 15-35 female ? 1 x 15-35 male ? 1 x 36-55 female ? 1 x 36-55 male ? 1 x 55+ female ? 1 x 55+ male ? A mix of permanent/non-permanent residents may also be considered if numbers permit. Names will be randomly selected from each group. Where there are no nominations in a particular demographic group, vacancies will be filled by consolidating all remaining nominations and making random selections until all six places are filled. TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Street tree removal works along the nature strips of the south side of Peart Street, Leongatha, are scheduled to commence over the coming weeks. The trees to be removed are the Queensland Brush Box (Lephostemon confertus) and replacement trees, Prunus blireana, will be planted in autumn 2016. South side properties that do not presently have a nature strip tree will have a Prunus blireana planted on the vacant strip. This removal and replacement program will prevent the need for continual pruning from power lines.
It is still expected to be opened to pedestrians early in 2016. South Gippsland Shire Council projects officer Tony Peterson said the bridgework should be completed by the end of the year. “All the footings and remedial work is done and the first bridge is up and its concrete deck will be poured this week,” he said. “The majority of the steel work has been fabricated; it just needs to be installed. “Paths between bridges one and two and bridges two and three will be concreted. “The budget has allowed for the concrete paths and will make the trail in these sections easier for the com-
mittee of management to maintain.” The three original bridges were built in the 1890s; however sections have been repaired and rebuilt several times since then. The first bridge has been entirely replaced with a new structure, while on the second and third bridges sections that span the Tarwin River have been replaced. What has not been replaced has been rehabilitated. “Once we started doing the remedial work, we found there was a bit more to do than we originally thought,” Mr Peterson said. “We wanted to do the best job we possibly could with the money we had.” A point of interest along the Black Spur section of the trail will be a small picnic area, which will include some interpretive signage. “It will include a history of the train line and the bridges, as well as some history of the area including the Koonwarra fish beds and fossil finds,” Mr Peterson said. “Hopefully, the picnic ta-
made ble will be mad de from wood salvaged from the demolished bridges.” Once the Black Spur link is complete, the whole trail will be rebranded, to bring it all together. Work on the trail between Welshpool and Port Welshpool is also expected to begin shortly. The Great Southern Rail Trail committee of management plans to take over responsibility for the extension once complete. Mr Peterson said the trail upgrade will include the redevelopment of the path along the foreshore at Port Welshpool. “It will be made into an asphalt track from the Long Jetty to the old ferry terminal,” he said. “This work is being done with money left over from the development of the rail trail between Foster and Welshpool.” Mr Peterson said under the grant conditions, all the work, including the new signage in conjunction with the rebranding of the trail,
Rehab hospital tipped for Loch By Brad Lester A PRIVATE hospital to treat patients for alcohol or drug addiction is likely to be built at Loch.
South Gippsland Shire Council will consider the proposal for the site of the former Greenhills Hostel for the Aged and branch of the Korumburra Medical Centre at 13 Clarence Street. The recommendation before council at the November 25 meeting is to approve the 20 bed development, which could create employment for residents. Proponent Sankar Subramanian said patients would be clean and sober for the duration of their stay in hospital. “They are required to abide by this and anyone who breaks this rule will be discharged from the hospital
immediately,” he said. “The program will be run with strict rules that will be enforced because, if they aren’t, the whole program and the other patients will suffer from the disruption this would bring to them.” All patients would be admitted voluntarily and the hospital would have no impact on the community, Mr Subramanian said. “The patients will receive treatment in the form of group and individual therapy, and will have to remain on the premises while they are admitted to the hospital,” he said. “The only times patients will be off the premises are when they are taken for walks and these excursions will always be under the care of one or more of the hospital staff members.” Visiting hours would be restricted to three hours on Sundays to give patients the best chance of recovering without
external disruptions. “I started up the same kind of program at a private hospital in Malvern, in the heart of a residential neighbourhood in Melbourne, and the neighbours barely noticed we were there,” Mr Subramanian said. “That hospital is now one of the busiest of its kind in the country and yet it has an extremely low key presence when it comes to impact on the local community. “So, the Loch community can rest assured the hospital will be a very quiet and responsible member of the community.” Mr Subramanian said he preferred to employ locals in such roles as nurses, counsellors, catering staff, cleaning staff, maintenance and administration. If council approves a permit, renovations are required and could take up to four months to complete.
Students return home from Germany MIRBOO North Secondary College’s Year 10 German class has returned after spending last term in Germany.
The annual trip saw 11 students travel to a sister school in Bönnigheim to stay with host families for four weeks. They will study German for the rest of the year after immersing themselves in the German language and culture. German coordinator
Elka Frank has organised the partnership program since its inception 14 years ago and will be passing the mantle to teacher Petra Hopkins next year. Mirboo North Secondary College has had a longstanding relationship with German sister school Alfred Amman Gymnasium. German students spent a month at Mirboo North over Easter. “Most of the students have already established a bond with their host families when the exchange students came to visit earlier in
the year,” Ms Frank. “A lot of students return to Germany after the trip to visit the friends they have made.” Students at Mirboo North Secondary College begin studying German in Year 7 and can choose the subject as an elective from Year 8 onward. While some host families spoke fluent English, some students found themselves struggling with the language barrier. “Most people in Germany spoke English quite well because they learn it at
COMMUNITY WORKS THIS WEEK Road & Vegetation Maintenance: Venus Bay/ Pound Ck/ Koonwarra/ Poowong East/ Nyora/ Loch Vegetation Maintenance: Grand Ridge Rd, Trida/ Bena Kongwak Rd, Bena Stabilising Works: Nyora/ Bena/ Korumburra/ Leongatha Drainage Maintenance: Boys & Fish Ck Rd – Walkerville Rd, Fish Ck/ Foster Mirboo Rd, Dollar/ Turtons Ck Rd, Turtons Ck/ Walkerville Rd, Tarwin Lower/ Kardella – Ruby to Trida areas/ Outtrim Leongatha Rd, Outtrim Pavement Rehabilitation Works: Leongatha Yarragon Rd, Wooreen Roadside Slashing: Mt Lyall Rd area Road Construction: Grand Ridge Rd, Trida & Carmodys Rd, Leongatha Sth Culvert Replacement: Gibbs St, Foster Road Maintenance: Lesters Rd, Yanakie 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Fax: 5662 3754 www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au
completed needed to be compl letted d bby y the end of June next year. Council’s manager economic development, tourism and customer services Danny McDonald said it was difficult to estimate the economic benefit of the trail once it is completed. He said there have been some studies completed on the economic benefits from other rail trails that might provide some background. “We don’t have any estimates at this stage, but we do expect there will be economic benefits for our local communities,” he said. “The GSRT is already a popular rail tail and the extension will help to solidify its reputation as a quality Gippsland attraction.” Mr McDonald said council was also unsure how many visitors to expect at this stage. The Black Spur missing link project cost $1.79 million, with $500,000 coming from council, $290,000 from Advancing Country Towns funding and $1 million from Putting Locals First funding.
Welcome to Germany: Year 10 students from Mirboo North Secondary College enjoyed their trip to Germany in third term.
school from a young age,” Year 10 student Erin said. Classmate Hayley added, “The host families we stayed with were very family oriented and made an effort to eat dinner all together.” The students had two weeks to take in the sights with host families before attending school. During their stay, the group toured the Ritter Sport Chocolate Factory and Mercedes factory, and also visited Strasburg in France. This year, maths teacher Henry Mueller accompanied students on the trip and enjoyed seeing his parents’ homeland for the month. “Throughout both weeks Mirboo North Secondary College students attended many classes where they were able to interact with the German students studying English,” Mr Mueller said. “The German students were enthusiastic in speaking English with their visitors and finding out about Australia. They also attended German lessons specifically tailored for them where they practised speaking in German.”
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New mayor shares Bass Coast vision By Tayla Kershaw PROTECTING Bass Coast’s natural environment and providing better outcomes for the community is a key vision for Bass Coast Shire Council’s new mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale. Cr Crugnale said it was an honour and a privilege to assume the mayoral role after she was elected at a special statutory council meeting on Wednesday afternoon. “The role itself commands challenging the status quo, being innovative and continuing to work towards bringing out the best in our council and citizens,” she said. To bring council to its full potential in 2016, Cr Crugnale plans to focus on the environment and balance the challenges of growth and development. “Wonthaggi needs a plan, our foreshores need a plan, and our small townships need a plan. We need a vision and a narrative,” Cr Crugnale said. “It is a year to strengthen the local planning scheme and align the scheme with our communities’ social
and environmental values so we can get better outcomes, and more certainty of what is and is not appropriate to do in the built environment.” Cr Bradley Drew was elected deputy mayor, after receiving a nomination from Cr Andrew Phillips. “This role is about being able to understand, listen, be empathetic and step up when the time comes,” Cr Drew said. “I’m a genuine person with an interest in the
community and I want to expand on the skills we have acquired over the last three years.” All councillors expressed their gratitude for the hard work of former Cr Kimberley Brown during the recent term. “The most important role of mayor is to help council get the agenda onto the table and you’ve (Cr Brown) certainly raised the bar high,” Cr Phil Wright said. “You’ve supported us
immensely and have defined what it is a mayor should be.” Cr Brown said her year as mayor had been hard work, but extremely worthwhile. “It has been a privilege and a great experience to serve as the mayor and represent our wonderful community,” she said. “I value the opportunity I was given and now look forward to supporting the new mayor in the next 12 months.”
Congratulations: Bass Coast Shire Council’s new mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale shakes hands with new deputy mayor Cr Bradley Drew.
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Column 7 MIRBOO North Secondary College is hosting an internet safety awareness session for parents and carers in the school auditorium on Thursday, December 3 at 5pm. The session will be delivered by the office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner as part of a national program of cybersmart initiatives. The session will cover the ways children use the internet and emerging technologies; potential risks for children online, such as cyberbullying, internet theft, inappropri-
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ate contact and exposure to inappropriate content; and tips to help children stay safe online. SOMETHING to think about for next Remembrance Day: women should wear their poppy on their right side. The red represents the blood of all those who gave their lives; the black represents the mourning of those who didn’t have their loved ones return home; and the green leaf represents the grass and crops growing and future prosperity after the war destroyed so much. The leaf should be positioned at 11 o’clock to represent the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the time World War One formally ended. THE focus of Fish Creek and District Primary School this term has been on the physical sciences. Grades Prep to 4 have investigated push/ pull forces and movement in the world around us. Grade 1/2 made pinwheels that can be moved by air and Grade Prep/1 have spent a lot of time investigating how mechanical things in the schoolyard move. Grades 5 and 6 have looked at electricity and how electrical energy transforms to heat and light energy when a light bulb is lit. A Girls Night In event was held at Nyora recently, with the theme of a ‘fun games night’. Held at the Nyora Hall, games included Hungry Ladies, Booby Golf and Bra Ping Pong. Women from as far as Wonthaggi attended. The event was extra special as the Nyora ladies lost a friend to cancer recently. The event raised $1084 for cancer research.
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COMMUNITYorganisations are encouraged to apply for a grant of up to $5000 to help their volunteers. McMillan MP Russell Broadbent said the funding is being provided under a $20 million Volunteer Grant funding round. “This is a great opportunity for community organisations in McMillan to apply for a grant of between $1000 and $5000 to help make the work of their volunteers easier, safer and more enjoyable,” Mr Broadbent said. Applications close 2pm, Wednesday, December 9. For further information go to dss.gov. au/grants. BASS Valley Primary School at Corinella will be holding a Gumboot Day this Thursday. Students will help clean and decorate the school grounds by gardening, painting and cleaning. THE 2014-15 financial year annual general meeting of the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation Inc will be held on Monday, November 30 starting at 7pm at the Walter J Tuck Recreation Function Room at
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Mirboo North. After the AGM, presentations will be made to the 2015 Community Grant recipients and the community is welcome to attend the grants presentation. This presentation will start at 7.30pm. NEWHAVEN College’s Year 7 band will this week be performing at Federation Square in Melbourne as part of the Melbourne Schools Band Festival. INVERLOCH Primary School student Piper is seeking sponsorship for the Ryder Walters Assistance Dog Fund. She will cut around 25-30cm from her hair in a few weeks to raise funds for the fund and also help those with cancer. The Grade 4 student will donate her hair to make wigs for those who lose their hair from cancer treatments. The 10 year old has been growing her hair for two and a half years. To donate, go to: GoFundMe.com/427uurzs and do not forget to put Ryder Walters’ name in the ‘transaction reference field’ for your donation to be allocated accordingly.
Giving is caring: the public is invited to adopt a penguin at Phillip Island this Christmas.
A penguin in a pear tree ACCORDING to the Phillip Island version of the old carol, “On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me a penguin in a pear tree...”
New lyrics may have been adopted, but the public has the chance to adopt a penguin this Christmas and make a real difference by supporting the Penguin Foundation – a charity dedicated to the protection and research of Phillip Island’s little penguins. Each Adopt a Penguin gift includes a personalised thank you card with photo of your penguin, adoption certificate and fact sheet, e-newsletter updates on the penguins, one entry voucher to the Penguin Parade and an invitation to a members only open day which
includes a special behind the scenes tour. All proceeds from Adopt a Penguin memberships go to the research, protection, rescue and rehabilitation of Phillip Island’s little penguins. Thanks to generous supporters, the Penguin Foundation has raised vital funds for a wildlife rehabilitation centre on Phillip Island, development of revolutionary oil cleaning technologies for penguins in the event of an oil spill and rehabilitation of penguin habitat through revegetation and weed eradication. To adopt a penguin, visit www.penguinfoundation.org.au or call 03 5951 2800. Adoptions last for 12 months and are fully tax-deductible.
Children have fun CHILDREN were treated to a fun filled day of activities recently as part of Children’s Week celebrations.
Children’s Week celebrates the right of children to come together, play, socialise and enjoy childhood. This year’s event was hosted by South Gippsland Shire Council at SPLASH in Leongatha and attracted more than 100 children, parents and
carers. Children enjoyed a range of activities including a jumping castle, petting zoo, face painting, story time and morning tea. “It was great to see the local community come together to celebrate this annual event” said Michelle Donohue, council’s supported playgroup facilitator. “The children have a great time and it also provides an opportunity for parents and carers from
across South Gippsland’s playgroups to connect with one another.” The event, held annually at the end of October, brings together the local playgroup community. Nineteen playgroups across South Gippsland provide opportunities children aged four and under. For more information on becoming involved with a local playgroup, please contact 5662 9200 or visit the website: www. southgippsland.vic.gov.au
The way ahead: from left, Korumburra Primary School students, Talia, Grace, Max and teacher Craig Friebe give Pat in the vehicle a pre-run pep talk.
Ready to race ON Thursday, the Korumburra Primary School Human Powered Vehicle team, together with Mr Friebe and Mr Wells, gathered at Stony Creek Go Cart Track to continue to practise their driving skills in the human powered vehicles. In the evening, students honed their driving skills at the Korumburra Tourist Park under lights and will head to Maryborough for their big competition next week. There were some ‘hold your breath’ moments last time they trained at Stony Creek, so it was with relief that Thursday’s practice session was incident and injury free.
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Great pieces: Welshpool and District Primary School students, from left, Erik Gordon, Leo Cashmore, Josh Albrecht, Sophie Allott and Kiara Leach, with Toora Lions Club representatives Denis and Jan O’Neil, received awards for their entries into the Lions peace poster competition last Monday, November 9. Leo Cashmore came first in the regional competition at Lakes Entrance and his entry has gone on to state level. Kiara Leach was runner-up and the other students received highly commended awards.
In April 2016, they will walk 60km in Melbourne over two days. The team is Andrea Curtis of Leongatha, Anita Goldsmith of Dumbalk North, Lauren McLennan of Leongatha, Nikarla Bishop of Koonwarra and Danielle Mackie of Meeniyan. Together, they are Team Wonderful Women and will attend the Melbourne walk wearing Wonder Woman costumes.
They have previously held a luncheon at Koonwarra Store, a movie night at Stadium 4 Cinema and a sausage sizzle at Michael’s IGA, Leongatha. Upcoming events will include High Tea in the Garden, Monster Garage Sale, winery bus tour, a cooking class with a local chef and an Evening in the Vines at a local vineyard. High Tea in the Garden will be held on Sunday, November 22 at Callandermere, the property of Trevor and Joy Parks at 1435 Mardan Road, Mardan. Enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne, afternoon tea, garden demonstration, plant sales,
wine tasting and local artists. Booking are essential for the event, from 1pm4pm and tickets are $35, children are free. Tickets are available to pre-purchase by phoning Andrea Curtis on 0428 641 220 or Anita Goldsmith on 0400 595 159. Funds raised will help Peter MacCallum’s clinicians and researchers improve cancer detection and find gentler, more personalised treatments for all women with cancer. To donate and find out about upcoming events, head online to www.facebook.com/ Team-Wonder-full-women-fundraising-EventsPage-138324926500655/
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Cycling success in Inverloch MORE than 650 cyclists took on the Bass Coast Cycling Challenge on Saturday. Though the weather threatened rain and wind early in the morning, the clouds parted to give perfect cycling conditions. The majority of the participants braved the 121 kilometre challenge, and others opted to participate in the 85 kilometre, 53 kilometre and 40 kilometre events. A family event run by the Inverloch and District Lions Club was also held to complement the cycle challenge. There were plenty of activities available for the children to enjoy, including a jumping castle, face painting, an animal farm, a basketball shooting com-
petition and a skateboarding competition. Emergency services vehicles were on display on A’Beckett Street, the Inverloch and Wonthaggi Scouts provided a delicious sausage sizzle and a best decorated bike competition was judged by Bass Coast Specialist School principal Edith Gray. “The whole day was fantastic. We had a really good turn out,” Inverloch Lions Club’s Klaus Edel said. More photos from the challenge in Star Sport.
Cycle skills: Inverloch’s Jay Jay Bowring was impressed by SES mascot Paddy the Platypus’ cycling talents at the Bass Coast Cycle Challenge on Saturday.
Skating champs: from left, Wonthaggi’s Cohen, Shaolin and Bayliss Benton and Inverloch’s Will Turner, Jack Hutchinson and Alex McEntee showed off their skills at the Inverloch skate park on Saturday.
Lyric’s Gypsy wins state nominations LEONGATHA Lyric Theatre’s 2015 musical Gypsy has won a swag of Music Theatre Guild of Victoria nominations from some 58 production judged statewide. Gypsy was directed by multiaward winning director, set and costume designer Colin Mitchell. The winners of the prestigious
awards will be announced on December 12 at the gala presentations. Music Theatre Guild of Victoria nominations in the open section for 2015 were: • production of the year (Bruce McBrien Award): Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; • direction (Vin Foster Award); Colin Mitchell, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre;
• choreography (Marie Cumisky Award), Bronwyne Kalos, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; • settings (Grahame Murphy Award), Colin Mitchell, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; • wardrobe (Hazel Rodgers Award), Colin Mitchell, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; • male performer in a leading role (Harold Burrows Award); Will
Hanley, Leading Player, Pippin, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group; • dancer’s award (Tony McShanagh Award), Will Hanley, Tulsa, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; • design award (Peter BlizzardAllen Award), Rick Pendry, scenic artwork, Pippin, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group, and Colin Mitchell, barn house/train, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre.
Gippsland theatre honours NOMINATIONS for the Gippsland Theatre Awards 2015 have just been announced and Leongatha Lyric Theatre, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group and FAMDA are well represented across most categories.
Winners will be announced on December 5. Official nominations are: Musical Theatre • most outstanding lead actor male: Brad Beach, Herbie, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; Corey Green, Pippin, Pippin, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group (WTG); Will Hanley, The Leading Player, Pippin, WTG; • most outstanding lead actor female: Nicola Cooper, Ava Fisher, Waratah, FAMDA; and Elly Poletti, Rose, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; • most outstanding support actor male: Tim Gesell, Charles, Pippin, WTG; Will Hanley, Tulsa, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; and Cody Nelson, Lewis, Pippin, WTG; • most outstanding support actor female: Natasha Eastman-Nagel, Louise, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; Kerryn Lockhart,
Fastrada, Pippin, WTG; and Kerryn Moren, Catherine, Pippin, WTG; • most outstanding musical director: Carmel Slater, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; and Kirk Skinner, Pippin, WTG; • most outstanding choreographer: Bronwyne Kalos, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; Leasal Liddle-Pirouret, Pippin, WTG; • most outstanding director: Chris Dickens, Waratah, FAMDA; Karen Milkins-Hendry, Pippin, WTG; Colin Mitchell, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; and • most outstanding musical: Gyspy, Lyric; Pippin, WTG. Drama/Comedy • most outstanding: Bruce Grainger, Jonah Cloake, The Peppercorn Tree, FAMDA; • most outstanding support actor male: Graeme O’Connor, Michael Cloake, The Peppercorn Tree, FAMDA; • most outstanding director: Bernadette Grainger, The Peppercorn Tree, FAMDA; and • most outstanding production: The Peppercorn Tree, FAMDA. Gippsland Theatre • most outstanding youth performance under 13: Taj Cooper, Barney Player, Waratah, FAMDA; Bella Kent, Baby June,
Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; • most outstanding youth performance male 13 years and under 18: Finn Donohue, A Player, Pippin, WTG; Connor Epifano, Gerry Player, Waratah, FAMDA; Leuca McLean, Tim Player, Waratah, FAMDA; • most outstanding youth performance female 13 years and under 18: Janie Gordon, Dainty June, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; Harley McDonaldEckersall, Phoebe Poison, Waratah, FAMDA; • most outstanding cameo performance: Brad Boucher, A Player, Pippin, WTG; Lawrie Fildes, Pop/Phil, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; Bruce Grainger, Multiple Roles, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; Stephen Loftus, A Player, Pippin, WTG; Colin Mitchell, Uncle Jocko/Mr Goldstone, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; Christine Skicko, Miss Cratchitt, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; • most outstanding ensemble: Pippin Ensemble, Pippin, WTG; The Strippers, Gypsy, Lyric; The Minstrels (The Group in White), Pippin, WTG; Children’s Ensemble, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; Older Vauderville Boys and Girls, Gypsy, Lyric;
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Cast, The Peppercorn Tree, FAMDA; most outstanding set design: Geoff Davey, The Peppercorn Tree, FAMDA; Tad Hendry, Pippin, WTG; Colin Mitchell, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; most outstanding costume design: Judy Barnard, The Peppercorn Tree, FAMDA; Colin Mitchell, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; Khaseem Warren, Pippin, WTG; most outstanding makeup and hair: Kerryn Barker and Tierney Lilleyman, Pippin, WTG; Tania Pell, The Peppercorn Tree, FAMDA; Sue Thompson and Kerryn Barker, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; most outstanding lighting design: John Cuttris, Pippin, WTG; Robert Paragreen, The Peppercorn Tree, FAMDA; Matt Saario and Gary Boast, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; most outstanding technical achievement: Uncle Sam Montage, Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; The Cauldron and The Torch, Pippin, WTG; Projections, Pippin, WTG; and most outstanding program: Gypsy, Leongatha Lyric Theatre; Pippin, WTG.
Director and actor: multi-award winning director Colin Mitchell’s 2015 Gypsy musical, staged by Leongatha Lyric Theatre, has been nominated for a host of state awards.
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OPINIONS
No confidence
BASS Coast’s new mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale says ”councillors and the community must work together for the good of the shire. “The vision of this council is to be productive, proactive and progressive. To be that, we must have the confidence of our community, be financially responsible.” I find these statements to be almost laughable for what
the Inverloch residents have been put through over the last three years, having been totally ignored and disregarded and to have large amounts of ratepayers’ money spent on consultants and then to have the results also ignored, over the dog restrictions. And it is still a mess with very complicated restrictions and signage. At the moment I don’t think our council and coun-
E D I T O R I A L Review of cancer services needed FEW people in South Gippsland would not have been touched by cancer – either themselves or by knowing a relative, friend or associate who has fought the cruel disease or is battling it. That is why it was heartening to see so many people come together at Wonthaggi’s Relay for Life on the weekend and raise $44,179 towards cancer research. The region is known for its vibrant community spirit but events such as the relay draw people together regardless of which team they barrack for or what their personal interests or views are. They are simply there for a common cause. To fundraise as much as the community did reflects the extent not only to which people are generous with their time and money, but also the impact cancer has on sufferers and families. While we are fortunate to have some cancer treatment facilities locally, many people are still required to travel to Traralgon, Frankston or further afield for more specialist treatment. That travel, which consumes one’s time, energy and finances, comes on top of the toll of enduring the treatment itself. With this region’s ageing community, and the fact the risk of cancer increases as one ages, it is time for a review of the level of cancer treatment services offered in South Gippsland and other rural areas, with a review to increasing these to save the burden of travel. That is especially so when less vehicles on our roads improves road safety and places less pressure on road conditions.
Let’s hear plan for refugee resettlement LAST week’s devastating terrorist attacks on the French capital of Paris came just days after South Gippslanders gathered for a minute’s silence to mark Remembrance Day. That day commemorates the end of World War One, the war that was meant to end all wars and yet, 100 years on, Europe – and the broader world – is still embroiled in conflict. South Gippsland Shire Council recently decided to welcome some of the 12,000 Syrian refugees the Federal Government will accept as a result of the Syrian civil war, from which at least some of the terrorists believed responsible for the Paris attacks originated. While the people of South Gippsland hail from compassionate communities, if this region is to welcome refugees from a war-torn country, how many of us know how to best do this? How familiar are we with the Syrian culture, the experiences of these refugees, and how familiar will they be with our culture and society too? Council needs to know how the Federal Government is planning to make the resettlement of Syrian refugees in Australia – and South Gippsland - as successful as possible for all parties involved.
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cillors have got any hope of the community showing any confidence in the Bass Coast council and councilllors. Robert Scott, Inverloch.
Passing the buck DUE to the poor internet service in my locality, I spend a lot of time using the computers at our local libraries. There are a number of other people in a similar situation and I am often heartened by the camaraderie that develops between users guiding each other through the intricacies of life online. In recent weeks I have noticed an increase in the number of people who are fighting their way through tangles of government agency websites or printing forms to take back to Centrelink et al. I have
been impressed by the diligence of the library staff, most notably in Korumburra, who provide invaluable support to people in difficulty. As government agencies reduce human contact with their clients there is a growing need for provision of reliable, affordable home internet access and some sort of phone mentoring service. The current phone service seems to be adversarial rather than helpful. The Federal Government is even working towards conducting the next census online so eventually, we will be required to do everything online. To a certain extent this policy is shifting the burden from the responsible agencies to other sectors of the community.
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Another way forward would be to increase the staffing and opening hours of Centrelink, etc, but I suspect the intent is to make the experience as unpleasant as possible to encourage people to be more agile. Thanks Malcolm. Geoff Ellis, Wattle Bank.
Praise for council CONGRATULATIONS to South Gippsland Shire Council for agreeing to promote the People’s Climate Marches taking place in Melbourne, on Phillip Island and around the world on the last weekend on November. These marches coincide with the start of United Nations talks in Paris about limiting global emissions of greenhouse gases, the cause of climate change.
As a council in the heart of some of Australia’s most productive agricultural land, they know the importance of protecting it, and that climate change is already having an impact. Heat waves and less reliable rainfall are becoming more common. Climate change will put more pressure on council costs, such as road repairs. It will also affect vulnerable members of the community such as the elderly and unwell, putting more pressure on medical services. We are at a turning point where we can embrace the opportunities being presented by renewable energy and phase out polluting fossil fuels, or we can face the far higher costs of inaction. Aileen Vening, Wonthaggi.
VOXPOP! VOX What would you like to see included in the Leongatha streetscape project?
“I would like a nice place to walk my dog, Jack.” Jess Verboon, Leongatha.
“We need more seats for people to sit and socialise at down the street. We oldies need to stop and sit on every block so it would be nice to have some good spots to relax and chat.” Ellen Taylor, Leongatha.
“I’m from Korumburra and we have a streetscape focused on making the streets user friendly, similar to Leongatha. We want visitors to stop when passing through the town. It has to be good for residents and visitors.” David Jackson, Korumburra.
“I agree that it would be good to see the main stream of traffic going through Long Street rather than down the shopping area.” John Murphy, Leongatha.
Safe for schoolies BASS COAST promises to be a safe environment for this year’s schoolies. Bass Coast Shire Council has been working with Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and volunteer agency Red Frogs Australia to ensure all students remain safe as they head into the region to celebrate. The Bass Coast approach to schoolies is consistent with the approach used by other destinations that schoolies are attracted to, including Mornington Peninsula, Lorne and Torquay. Council’s general manager for healthy communities David Elder said this collaborative approach is supported by Victoria Police, Ambulance Victoria and the State Government’s Office of Youth. “We recognise there will be an increase of 17 to 19 year olds in Bass Coast, particularly on Phillip Island, in San Remo and Inverloch from late November to early December,” Mr Elder said. “Council’s waste services have been expanded and Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria will have additional re-
sources during the busiest period.” Red Frogs volunteers will be prominently located on the foreshore in Cowes from Saturday, November 28, until Friday, December 4, as a resource for any schoolies who may have a problem, are feeling unsafe or have a question to ask. The Red Frog marquee also provides a safe place to wait for transport, friends or emergency services. “We want these young people to have a safe and memorable schoolies,” Mr Elder said. Schoolies registration provides resources that assist young people to enjoy the best of what Bass Coast has to offer and access to information about making better informed choices during their stay. Council is encouraging school leavers to register online at www.youthcentral. vic.gov.au/schoolies. Schoolies can also register at the Newhaven or Cowes Visitor Information Centres. To register this way, their student ID card will be needed. Registration allows council, police and emergency services to plan for ad-
equate resources. There are plenty of great offers for schoolies who register, including discounts and freebies from generous local businesses, with the schoolies registration pack also including information and special offers for local attractions, maps and bottled water. A new initiative this year is the Red Frogs contact phone number highlighted on the official schoolies wristband. This allows schoolies to contact Red Frogs for support and advice when they are not in Cowes. Registered schoolies will also receive regular safety messages via their mobile phones. The Red Frogs’ free ‘get home safely’ buses will run again this year, as will their free pancake breakfasts. Schoolies are asked to plan their trip ahead of time, stick with their friends, respect the community they are visiting and use the rubbish bins. Council encourages residents to contact council if they have any concerns on 1300 BCOAST (226 278) or 5671 2211, or in the case of an emergency contact Victoria Police on 000.
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Candidates: we won’t bore voters By Brad Lester CANDIDATES in the next federal election are hoping voters will be not become bored with the campaign by the time polling takes place in at least nine months’ time. The Greens announced Leongatha’s Donna Lancaster as the party’s candidate and Labor candidate Chris Buckingham has been campaigning for several
months. The Star was unable to ascertain if McMillan MP Russell Broadbent is restanding. The election is unlikely to be called until late July next year, and could possibly be held in August or September, resulting in the longest campaign in many elections. Ms Lancaster said voters wanted to meet candidates earlier than six weeks before the polls. “Next year we will also have council elections so there is that risk of people becoming bored, but by coming out now, we can put pres-
sure on Russell,” she said. “By announcing early, we can get involved more. It’s about reassuring people about what The Greens stand for.” Mr Buckingham felt the long lead in would prove beneficial to the final polls. “I’m taking the opportunity to listen and learn, and get an understanding of the people of McMillan and in particular, South Gippsland,” he said. “I think campaigning has changed quite significantly in recent years and people want to vote for someone they know and trust and will
actually deliver.” Mr Buckingham promised to keep his campaign
“fresh” to ensure voters did not become bored. “I will make sure my
Starting early: Labor’s candidate for McMillan Chris Buckingham believes the long campaign will enable him to better respond to constituents’ needs.
engagement with issues that count is relevant to them,” he said.
Mr Broadbent did not respond to requests for comment.
Multiple issues: The Greens’ candidate for McMillan Donna Lancaster believes the party can improve life for McMillan residents.
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SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s community budgeting project has officially kicked off.
JOB security and penalty rates will make workplace relations a key issue of the McMillan campaign.
Four panels of citizens will be convened to consider how best to allocate $400,000 to capital works in Korumburra, Foster, Venus Bay and Mirboo North. Each panel will consist of six community members, making up a total group of 24. Community members are being asked to nominate to be part of the pool from which panellists will be selected. Nomination forms and terms of reference, detailing what is expected of panel members, are available online, at council offices and can be sent in hard copy to interested residents.
Nominations will be divided into township groups, then further divided into age and gender to ensure a demographic spread. Panellists will then be selected from those groups at random. Mayor Cr Bob Newton was full of praise for the project. “As councillors we are elected to be representatives of the community. That doesn’t mean we will know better than our constituents. In fact I think to be a good councillor you seek to hear a range of views about a given subject. That, in a nutshell, is what this project is about,” he said. “There has been some criticism of the cost of community budgeting. To those who have been sceptical I’d like to pose this question: if you were investing $1.6 million would you be prepared to
spend around one per cent of that to know you were investing wisely? Of course you would. “The facilitator will work with the groups so they can provide recommendations to the council on how to spend the $400,000 without any interaction by council members. “This process needs to be clearly seen as the community making decisions on behalf of the community, without any interference. To that end I urge anyone in those four towns who is interested to submit a nomination form.” Nominations close on Monday, November 30 at 5pm. For more information, nomination forms and terms of reference visit: http:// www.southgippsland.vic. gov.au/info/20033/consultations/240/community_budgeting
Labor’s candidate Chris Buckingham believes voters are concerned about their ability to retain their jobs. The Greens’ Donna Lancaster believes some people rely on penalty rates to make ends meet and would be harshly affected by any reduction in payments, as flagged by the Federal Government. Mr Buckingham said McMillan needed stronger advocacy in Canberra that would result in infrastructure such as tourism that would create jobs in the electorate and “encourage people to consume with confidence”. Ms Lancaster said she has worked in tourism and “if they cut the penalty rates, that will be huge cut for people who have to work nights and weekends”. She will also advocate for more jobs in the electorate, especially for
young people, whom she says have limited options for finding meaningful employment. The Greens will seek improved access to health services by increasing funding to reduce the long waiting times McMillan voters face in seeing specialists, counsellors and other medical practitioners. Ms Lancaster said public transport continues to be inadequate to satisfy the region’s ageing and growing population. She called for late night bus services to Melbourne and additional bus services within the electorate. Environmental issues are also expected to be on voters’ minds, particularly the rise of the prospect of coal and coal seam gas mining. “The Mirboo North community is feeling a lot of pressure because of the exploration licences that have been issued and the broader use of coal seam gas,” Mr Buckingham said. Despite their traditional alliances, The Greens and Labor are yet to confirm any preference deals in a bid to
unseat the incumbent, Liberal Russell Broadbent. “Both parties will tell you we are teaming up with the other but we will vote with the party that has the best policy,” Ms Lancaster said. While she conceded the chances of The Greens winning McMillan were slim, Ms Lancaster said the party’s power across Australia was rising, resulting in winning more seats and achieving such wins as improvements to dental care, protection for firefighters and greater use of renewable energy. The mother of two girls aged five and three has worked with The Greens throughout previous election campaigns and continues to work as a tour guide, including conducting tours of the set of television show Neighbours in suburban Melbourne. She was schooled in Leongatha and is standing to campaign on the issues of coal mining in Mirboo North, coal seam gas, domestic violence and government funding cuts.
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Dairy factory grows By Sarah Vella VIPLUS Dairy in Toora inducted 10 new staff members on November 9, bringing the total workforce at the expanding factory to 35 permanent staff.
Administration officer Sue Harmer said the new employees are all local residents and will provide a significant economic boost to the town. “Things are really starting to happen. We are expanding but it is happening slowly,” she said. Currently, the factory is manufacturing a container of product a day, from infant formula through to a formula for aged care. Ms Harmer said the new staff at the factory would enable it to run two shifts, doubling its production. The development of a new 4000 square metre warehouse is currently un-
derway, as stage two of the factory’s expansion. The build is partly being funding by a $1.5 million grant from the former State Government’s Regional Development Fund. “We are getting into some pretty dynamic machinery, which is where assistance from the Regional Development Fund comes in,” Ms Harmer said. “The funding really got things started for us. Like all grants, we receive part payments, so as development continues we get the payments.” Ms Harmer said the money invested in the company by the government had already been brought back into the country 10 fold. “Our products are exported and are sold at a premium. Basically, one and a half containers is worth $1.5 million,” she said. “We have been producing around a container a
week for 52 weeks, so it is a good investment on their part.” The new warehouse exterior is expected to be completed by the end of this year, with work on the interior to begin in early 2016. Ms Harmer said once the new warehouse is complete, there would be another production line installed, which would most likely require another shift and therefore more staff. She said the company attempts to source as many inputs from local suppliers as possible. “Most of our milk powder comes from Burra Foods and Fonterra’s Darnum plant,” she said. Dr Nisha Thiruselvam works at the factory in quality assurance and said different countries have different regulations when it comes to dairy products. “Infant formulas have pretty much standard regulation, which are adminis-
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New menu: Viplus administration officer Sue Harmer, left, and quality assurance officer Dr Nisha Thiruselvam with some of the new products the Toora factory is now beginning to make. tered by the World Health Organisation, but our new products for adults are different from infant formula,” she said. “We have to comply with Australian standards, as well as the standards of the countries we export to.” Ms Harmer said the
factory was employing more highly qualified staff, which can only enhanced the community, including the school. Dr Thiruselvam said Toora was a nice community to live in. “I am really happy to live here and to meet and
get to know new people,” she said. South Gippsland Shire Councillor Jeanette Harding has been named an ambassador of Viplus and was given a small ceremony of acknowledgement on November 9. “Jeanette has been a
supporter of Viplus since our inception here in Toora,” Ms Harmer said. “She could see how showing support for us was good for the community. She is always flying the flag for us and we wouldn’t be here without her.”
Greens, Nationals entangle over CSG GREENS leader Richard Di Natale has called out the National Party for remaining quiet on coal seam gas extraction in Victoria. Senator Di Natale said the Nationals failed to present a coherent view of a farmer’s right to veto mining on their property. Senator Di Natale’s comments came after fed-
eral Nationals leader Warren Truss made remarks on ABC radio which appeared to be in support of the mining industry. “I think in reality these days, with the capacity to drill sideways, that if one farmer does not want to be engaged and participate in the revenue streams of coal seam gas, that does not any longer prevent the project from proceeding, so I think there should be more flexibility available,” Mr Truss said. “The industry is delivering massive amounts of revenue and has certainly revitalised many regional communities.”
Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien responded to Senator Di Natale’s gripes by saying, “This is the Green playing silly politics again on an important issue for rural Victoria.” McMillan Greens candidate Donna Lancaster said The Nationals failed to present a cohesive policy. “At present the Greens have a landowner’s bill in parliament. The bill gives farmers the right to say no to any kinds of mining (on their property),” she said. “If The Nationals are really serious about giving farmers the right to protect their land then they should
support the bill. “Last time we presented a bill like this to parliament a few months ago, The Nationals walked out and refused to vote. By leaving the chamber and not voting, they are not standing up for anyone.” Mr O’Brien regarded the bill as a political tool rather than a legitimate piece of legislation. “The Greens regularly move pointless motions in the Federal Senate knowing the Commonwealth has no authority over land management and they do this just to try to wedge the major parties for base political reasons,” he said.
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That is the recommendation of a report due before council at the November 25 meeting, which also advises council to adopt the consultant’s final report. The final consultant’s report investigated possible options for new council offices, Leongatha library and community spaces. The consultant recommended council
redevelop and extend the existing site in Smith Street, Leongatha, to include new council offices, library and spaces possibly for the South Gippsland Citizens Advice Bureau, youth, art exhibitions and the Leongatha Community House. The consultant confirmed council’s belief the existing offices were too small and antiquated, and the library was inadequate. Council budgeted to spend $118,916 for the study but saved more than $50,000. The study was undertaken by the Melbourne based Sweett Australia.
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Patients take priority over debt By Tayla Kershaw ALTHOUGH a deficit of $3.4 million looms over Bass Coast Health (BCH), the Wonthaggi based health services refuses to compromise the standard of care it delivers to its patients.
At the hospital’s annual general meeting on Wednesday night, BCH CEO Veronica Jamison said the deficit for the 2014-15 financial year was the result of unexpected losses, and although the operating financial position was challenging, a number of strategies will be put in place to ensure the hospital operates in a more viable manner. The unexpected losses totalled $2.372 million and were caused by a fall of occupancy at the aged care facility Armitage House, rebasing of the patient transport grants, taking on long service leave liabilities for former Bass Coast Community Health staff, additional visiting medical officer fees and increased contribution to the Gippsland Health Alliance. “Financial performance has continued to be a challenge in the context of rising costs and increasing service demand with limited budgetary growth. The situation will not change
going forward and we need to continue to find solutions to our financial challenges,� Ms Jamison said. “To this end we have identified a number of financial management improvement strategies to help us meet our agreed budget. I would like to say whilst we need to find ways to become more financially sustainable, we will not compromise the standard of care we deliver to the community.� In order to combat the financial difficulties, BCH closed its Watt Street site, which immediately discontinued rent bills and resulted in a quick cash win. A structural review was undertaken recently, which consequentially resulted in some redundancies. “It was a tough decision but we are focused on not cutting any costs on patient care,� Ms Jamison said. A reduction in the hospital’s fleet has reduced operating costs and staff will continue to look at new ways to build revenue in the growing hospital. “We will continue to work with the Department of Health and Human Services in relation to the financial issue facing us. We must not lose sight of the need to take a longer term perspective in relation to the direction of the health service, however financial sustainability is paramount,� chairman Peter
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Laydon said. The loss of $1 million caused by the occupancy level at Armitage House has proven to be a challenge, but the hospital will continue to seek solutions. “People often look for private rooms or something a little more attractive. Armitage House contains four beds to a room,� Ms Jamison said. “Though it is at a high standard, it doesn’t have that glitz appeal people are looking for. We are still looking for a solution.� Despite the financial status, there are also a few plans in progress to ensure the hospital continues to operate in favour of its patients.
These include a short stay unit to ease the pressure of the emergency department and finalising and securing commitments to enable to development of a $5.8 million health and medical hub in Cowes. “Bass Coast Health is all about people. We exist to serve the people of the Bass Coast Shire and the wider Gippsland South Coast,� Ms Jamison said. “We have a team of dedicated, proud and passionate people, who work in a range of roles to deliver a very high standard of care to the community in many ways. Our team is rightly very proud about the standard of care we provide.�
Dedicated: Bass Coast Health’s chairman Peter Laydon (left) and CEO Veronica Jamison said despite the hospital’s deficit of $3.4 million, they would not compromise the standard of care the facility provides. The hospital has a passionate team that ensures patients receive a high level of care, including Sue McGleshan (centre) who received the employee of the year award at the annual general meeting on Wednesday night.
Shire shake up on the cards BASS Coast Shire may be divided into three wards following the council election in October 2016.
The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) recently reviewed the operation of the shire – which currently is divided into seven wards– and recommended the electoral structure be changed next year. A report has been submitted to be considered by the Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins, but council has not heard when the official decision will be made. If the report is approved, council will consist of nine councillors and three wards - Island, Westernport
and Bunurong – with each ward represented by three councillors. There are now seven councillors, each with their own ward. Island ward would cover the majority of Phillip Island, Westernport ward would cover Sunderland Bay, Newhaven, San Remo, Grantville and Bass, and Bunurong would encompass Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson. The ward names are representative of the area’s heritage and history. The VEC started the review in July, holding two rounds of public submissions, public information sessions and a public hearing during the process.
Three options for the electoral structure were put forward, the other options being to keep the structure the way it is with boundary amendments or an un-subdivided shire with nine councillors. Key features of the municipality were researched by the VEC and public submissions were carefully considered before it made its recommendation. While some argued the original structure was optimal as it offered local representation from one councillor who knows the area well, most advocated for three three-councillor wards as it best fit the interests of the wider community. “Each option would provide
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Rose show spectacular as ever MEMORIAL Hall was in full bloom for the 44th Annual Leongatha Rose Spectacular last week.
South Gippsland Shire Council’s deputy mayor Cr Mohya Davies declared the show officially open last Friday to a crowd of gardeners and guests admiring the exhibit.
“The hall looks marvellous as always. Spring is nature’s way of saying let’s party and it certainly looks fabulous,” Cr Davies said. This year the Leongatha Rose Spectacular collaborated with the Loch Village Garden Festival. Shuttle buses ran between the towns granting guests an exclusive visit to a
number of Loch’s most glorious gardens. All proceeds went towards Vision Australia, with community fundraiser John Poke expressing his gratitude for the ongoing support. “It has been a blooming good show this year. Vision Australia is privileged to be the recipient of this festival,” Mr Poke said.
Wanda Egerton awarded the best perfumed rose to Dorothy Maxwell’s children’s rose. This year marked Ms Egerton’s 22nd Rose Spectacular, travelling yearly as a client and volunteer of Vision Australia. “The smell of the roses, the lovely people, the food and the atmosphere keep me coming back every year,” she said.
Sweet success: Sue Thompson was awarded best exhibit of cut flowers with her perennial sweet peas at the Leongatha Rose Spectacular on Friday.
Spectacular day: from left, organiser Lillian Brittain and South Gippsland Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Mohya Davies outside Memorial Hall at the opening of the Leongatha Rose Spectacular.
Full bloom: Vision Australia community fundraiser John Poke and Leongatha Rose Spectacular organiser Joan Michael with her award winning tequila sunrise rose.
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SIX of the 23 vacant land parcels to be sold by South Gippsland Shire Council are in Venus Bay – and the town’s resident councillor Kieran Kennedy is not impressed. “Obviously the request of the Venus Bay residents has been ignored by council. Once again we, the community of the third largest town in the shire have asked, liaised, implored and worked with council to place any sales of public open spaces in Venus Bay to the back end of the process without any success,” he said. “It make us wonder down here, just who is running council, just who is potentially making such decisions in the background. “Many residents down here have rang and rang and rang the shire’s property officer, but alas these contact attempts have been recognised with a defining silence. “We, the residents, pay a heavy cost to employ these officers yet we, the people of Venus Bay, are continually and totally
ignored, time after time, after time.” Cr Kennedy said that is why council’s community satisfaction survey results were plummeting each year. “To be treated with contempt by a few officers is reprehensible behaviour. If council was a private business it would be dead and buried as a business,” he said. Council is selling the surplus land to raise funds for broader community benefit. Other properties listed for sale are at Leongatha, Mirboo North, Korumburra, Fish Creek, Foster, Yanakie, Jeetho, Koorooman and Dumbalk North. The 23 properties proposed for sale in 2015-16 are a combination of land to be sold publicly and land that may be sold to an adjoining landowner. The consultation and statutory process includes a letter to affected adjoining landowners. Stakeholders and community groups will be informed and a public invitation for submissions will appear in local
papers in the first week of December. The process is part of council’s ongoing review of its property portfolio and mayor Cr Bob Newton said that demonstrated a pro-active approach to council’s asset management. “The land sales program is a way of identifying opportunities to raise revenue to contribute to new and improved community services,” he said. “This reduces the impact on our ratepayers.” The project is also a way to tidy-up property boundaries that are often already occupying council land, improving the safety and appearance of land by reducing the amount of small and unused spaces. “The community had significant input into the evaluation process and helped inform the revised evaluation matrix,” Cr Newton said. “We want to continue to work together with our community to deliver this project and benefit from the outcomes.” Enquiries can be directed to manager sustainable communities Chris
Van Der Ark on 5662 9200. The properties to be sold are: 22 Burchell Lane, Mirboo North; Roberts Lane, Leongatha (private carparking areas), part of 23 Smith Street, Leongatha; 52 Shellcott Road, Korumburra; 11 MacDonald Street, Leongatha; 2A St Andrews Drive (Sawyer Street Reserve), Leongatha; 372 Jeetho West Road, Jeetho; 166 Baromi Road, Baromi; 60 and 66 Lawsons Road, Koorooman; 220 Boolarra-Mirboo North Road, Mirboo North; 1117 Old Waratah Road, Fish Creek; 6A Concetta Court, Korumburra; 6A Davis Court, Leongatha South; 2 Berry Street, Foster; 26A-42A Juno Road, Venus Bay; 641A Lees Road, Venus Bay; 16 Milford School Road, Dumbalk North; 4A Stockyard Court/Wood Court, Yanakie; 1A Canterbury Road, Venus Bay; 37A Centre Road, Venus Bay; 1A Noble Street, Venus Bay; 35A Callaway Crescent, Leongatha; and 143A Inlet View Road, Venus Bay.
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Men on right track By Sarah Vella THE Corner Inlet Men’s Shed group at Foster will soon be the licensee of five acres at the Foster Station Park.
Word workers: Corner Inlet Men’s Shed president Ray Jones, left and secretary Graeme Green get ready to cut timber at the group’s premises at the Foster Station Park.
Mayor’s message Cr Bob Newton BOY, did I hit the ground running in my first week as mayor! I visited ViPlus Dairy in Toora where the company announced the employment of 10 people at the local factory. This is great news for Toora and the whole shire. ViPlus Dairy has been selected as one of the key planks of regional development for the Gippsland corridor. During my visit I felt a strong sense of community connection and heard of the company’s commitment to sourcing local labour as a key platform for sustainability. The positives continue with Nyora opening its new hall, which is a longawaited asset for the community. I also attended the Cluster Muster of the Nyora Men’s Shed along with 100 others. This was an encouraging display of how these ‘shed’ groups are
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positively shaping the mental health and wellbeing of participants by forming lasting friendships as a result of completing community projects. Mental health needs as much attention as our physical health and I attended a very riveting presentation from the heart in Poowong recently. The Strzelecki Lions Club hosted the Beyond Blue event with more than 160 people in attendance. We really do not know just how prevalent depression is within our community and I would encourage anyone, if they know someone who needs help in our community, to please talk to a friend. It costs nothing just to talk to people. There were also two presentations on the epidemic of the drug ice in our community. You could hear a pin drop while these presentations were being
delivered. I was honoured to attend a Remembrance Day service in Korumburra where the cenotaph at Coleman Park was refurbished in time for the special event and I would like to congratulate the Kongwak Community Group on its 20 year milestone. To have a volunteer committee thriving for two decades is a testament to the commitment these members have for supporting the community in which they live. Deputy mayor Cr Davies attended the opening of the 43rd Annual Leongatha Rose Show Spectacular on my behalf. There were more than 600 entries on display, with old fashioned roses a feature of the day. This popular event not only smells good, it helps to promote the town’s profile.
At the moment, the licence for the land next to the Great Southern Rail Trail is granted by the Department of Environment, Land Water and Planning, through the Great Southern Rail Trail committee to the Foster Community House. The men’s shed members are in charge of maintaining the land. Men’s shed president Ray Jones said when the licence is renewed, it will be given directly to the men’s shed, eliminating the Foster Community House. “Our role as licensees of the park will be to ensure the development of the area in line with the master plan,” he said. Around 12 months ago, the men’s shed group built a shed at the station park, which has provided a permanent home for its meetings. “Eventually we would like to complete stage two, which would nearly double our space,” Mr Jones said. “There has been talk of community gardens and orchards, but until we have the licence and talk further with the rail trail committee, there is not a lot we can do except maintain it. It will take some time for further development to happen.”
Mr Jones said in the short term, the men’s shed group would develop a garden around the shed and work on improvements. “The overriding concern is the area is not changed so much as it can’t be used for its original purpose,” he said. The Corner Inlet Men’s Shed has 31 active members and meets twice a week. “We have just completed some seating for Parks Victoria, which will be going down to Wilsons Promontory and we are currently working on a table for the Rotary Rotunda at the station park,” Mr Jones said. “We meet on Monday and Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Friday has a focus on woodwork, while Monday in a bit more social, and focused on maintenance and setting up the shed.” The new shed was funded by the Department of Human Services, that provided $60,000 and South Gippsland Shire Council, that gave $10,000. The group contributed an additional $30,000 to the project. “The money we put in primarily came from fundraising. We are doing sausage sizzles at the moment, which have raised us around $15,000 in the past two years,” Mr Jones said. “We also sell things at markets and take on commission jobs. We come here to do work, to make money, to buy stuff so we can come here.”
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Education hurdles must be jumped By Brad Lester YOUNG South Gippslanders could have a greater chance of pursuing tertiary education as a result of recommendations to come before the Federal Government.
Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie, formerly of Leongatha South, has been part of forums exploring the barriers faced by young people in accessing higher education. Forums were held across regional Australia. Parliament has heard information gathered from those forums to help rural students address financial and other hurdles hindering them in studying. “The sad fact is that where a student lives has a direct impact on whether or not they can access higher education,” Ms McKenzie said. “While young people from regional communities account for 27
per cent of Australia’s population, they only make up 21 per cent of our university population. “Students from regional communities face significant barriers to accessing higher education, including additional costs, socio-economic status, distance, school experiences, preparedness and aspiration. “Students who have to relocate to study face costs of between $15,000 and $20,000 a year before they have even purchased a book or paid for their tuition, which can be financially crippling for them and the families.” Ms McKenzie said the cost of relocating from Orbost to Melbourne or Leongatha to Sydney to study was $30,000 per annum. She said while Youth Allowance was established to help students from poorer families study, students should not be relying on welfare to fund their education and living expenses. “How could universities use federal funding to help students or how
could the Federal Government look at housing?” Ms McKenzie said. Beth Nuske of Wonthaggi said while finances have not deterred her from pursuing tertiary study in Melbourne next year, such issues have forced her to review her options. The Year 12 student at Wonthaggi Secondary College hopes to study communications at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) in Melbourne next year. She did secure a place in RMIT Village – university accommodation – but was unable to afford it. She now plans to rent with friends and work to help offset her expenses. “Affordability is definitely a burden and it does cross your mind but somehow you think you will be able to finance it,” Miss Nuske said. Ms McKenzie said some students also face barriers in the form of lack of family aspiration for children to pursue tertiary education.
Climate debate heated SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council was split over a proposal to promote a major climate change event in Melbourne on Friday, November 27.
Councillors eventually voted to promote the Peoples Climate March at the urging of Cr Andrew McEwen. But Cr Jim Fawcett said advertising the march was not council’s business. “This is the sort of stuff our community absolutely goes berserk over. “It is a meaningless attempt at advocacy. No wonder we get a low score for advocacy,” he added, referring to council’s poor advocacy rating in this year’s community satisfaction survey. Cr McEwen said, “It is an opportunity for people to say to the politicians we believe climate change is serious and action needs to be taken “We are genuine level of government and we have a responsibility to act.” Cr McEwen said promoting the march would not cost council money. The rally is one of many around the world being held ahead of the United Nations Climate Conference
that starts in the French capital of Paris on November 30. Bass Coast Shire Council has partnered with the People’s Climate March and is encouraging people to take part. “If we don’t do something soon, the costs from the implications of climate change to council will be huge; we’re at a tipping point now,” Cr Neil Rankine said. “Council also understands the potential benefits of embracing renewable energy.” Council has been assisting Groundswell Bass Coast to promote the March locally, working with Groundswell Bass Coast to distribute posters and flyers. Groundswell member Aileen Vening said Australians per capita create more greenhouse gases than any other country. “We must, and can, ‘do our bit’ to reduce climate change and its harmful effects. This is why Australia must agree to more ambitious targets at the UN climate talks in Paris at the end of November, and why we can all do a bit more to reduce our carbon footprint,” she said. “Measures such as installing insulation, blinds and more efficient appliances are creating jobs and reducing energy use. Around 1.4 million households - one in 10 - have installed rooftop solar panels and are
enjoying reduced electricity bills. Our air is cleaner because less coal is being burned. “The renewable energy industry is providing training and employment for thousands of Australians. The renewable energy industry employs more than 50,000 people in the state of California alone. Imagine the potential we have here in Australia.” Ms Vening said participating in a People’s Climate March would help send a message to Australian leaders that effective action is an urgent requirement. The Melbourne march will happen at 5.30pm on November 27 and a local march will be at Newhaven playground at 3pm on Sunday, November 29. You can sign up and find out more about the local march at www. tinyurl.com/piclimatemarch and the Melbourne march at www.peoplesclimate.org.au. People wishing to attend the Melbourne march can catch V/Line buses at local bus stops on the Friday afternoon, with return buses leaving Southern Cross Station at 7pm and 9pm. Ms Vening suggested people book ahead in case a second bus is required. Groundswell will also offer car-pooling. For more information, emailgroundswellbasscoast@ gmail.com.
Council kicks goals SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council achieved many goals throughout the year, according to its annual report released recently.
Among the highlights were securing $1.6 million from the National Stronger Region’s Fund for the Karmai Children’s Centre, finalising all funding for the long awaited project at Korumburra. Council also won the National Australian Local Government Association Award for Excellence in Road Safety for the development of Gippsland Safe Freight. More than 800 people were involving in reviewing the 2015-16 budget. CEO Tim Tamlin was pleased with the operating result of $9.98 million. “Council’s financial position continues to remain sound,” he said. “Council’s Long Term Finan-
cial Plan projects ongoing surpluses over the next 15 years, providing a sustainable level of funding for the refurbishment and replacement of community assets.” Other noteworthy projects included: • works on the trestle bridges at the Black Spur section of the Great Southern Rail Trail; • design of the Leongatha heavy vehicle alternate route; and • an extra $500,000 spent on resheeting roads. Council is responsible for more than 100 services; from family and children’s services, traffic regulation, open space, youth facilities, waste management and community buildings, to matters concerning business development and planning for appropriate development. Other interesting facts included: • $289,980 was provided to fund 66 community grant applications;
• $35,895 was provided in discretionary grants; • 119 kilometres of footpaths maintained; • 2087 kilometres of roads maintained; • 23,956 hours of ageing and disability care support provided; • 4159 tonnes of waste collected; • 2013 tonnes of recyclables collected; • 159 bridges maintained; • 578 planning applications received; • 19,341 rateable properties; • 158,378 visits to aquatic facilities; • 1004 children attended the maternal and child health service at least once in the year; and • 225,260 library collection item loans. Council is one of the region’s largest employers, with 157 indoor staff and 96 staff in the field.
Advancing opportunities: The Nationals’ Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath (left) and Victorian Senator Bridget McKenzie are trying to reduce the barriers young people face in pursuing tertiary education. Optimistic outlook: Wonthaggi Secondary College student Beth Nuske said financial matters had forced her to review her options for tertiary study.
The forty nineth in a series of columns marking 50 years of Leongatha Lyric Theatre in 2015
2014: Life After George and Blood Brothers IN January, 2014, Lyric Theatre members were involved with planning the forth coming auditions for Life After George. A barbecue and social evening was held on February 28, which included information about the upcoming play and the major musical Young Frankenstein, as well as the 50th anniversary plans. Entertainment was a rehearsed play reading by the members. Auditions for Life After George were held on March 2 and the six season performance was scheduled to open on May 9. In April, the committee accepted the resignation of Neil Warren with regret. However, Neil said he would be available to construct the set of Life After George and supervise the bump in on April 26. After discussion, the revised constitution was approved at a special general meeting on May 4. The first attempt to hold a u d i t i o n s f o r Yo u n g Frankenstein was postponed until the end of May, following the season of Life After George. The second attempt to hold auditions also proved to be unsuccessful, and the committee reluctantly decided to seek another production, hopefully with a smaller cast. Accomplished actor Bruce Grainger played the title character in Life After George – a left wing academic.
Messing around: from left, Madelaine Cantwell, Russell Hemming and Graeme O'Connor starred as troublesome young characters in Blood Brothers. Directed by Bernadette Grainger, the play was well received by the audience. New seating was installed in Mesley Hall on September 3 – just in time for the opening of the major musical Blood Brothers. The performance season of Blood Brothers opened on September 5. The show received excellent reviews. Director Peter McAlpine and musical director Elaine Epifano were praised for the wonderful performance. Lyric president Glenda Smith was re-elected for her third term at the annual general meeting in November. The incoming committee included new members Yasmine Watsford, Maddi Cantwell, Steven Loftus and Alasdair Campbell. Phoebe Epifano was awarded the Geoff Perrett Rising
Star Award and Glenda Smith presented Marg Tattersall with life membership in recognition of her work for Lyric Theatre since she joined the group in 1969. As part of her rising star award, the committee also provided Phoebe with the full fees for her participation in the Victorian Drama League's Performing Arts Summer School in January 2015. On November 16, Colin Mitchell, musical director Carmel Slater and choreographer Bron Kalos outlined their vision for the 2015 major musical Gypsy. Early in December, members and friends of Lyric Theatre were invited to the anniversary celebrations for 2015, entitled Curtain Up: The First 50 Years. These events started in February and included costume, photograph and musical displays as tribute to Lyric's 50th anniversary. LYR3310172
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Robot programmers: from left, Jess and Zali work with Lego Mindstorm Education software to engineer a moving robot at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College.
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“It is fun to build robots and program them to react to actions and colours.”
The Lego Robotics class will continue for years 7 to 9 in 2016.
Moving parts: from left, Adam and Rory work on a Lego robot at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College.
Call to protect CFA volunteers GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien has signed a pledge to support legislation that will give volunteer firefighters non-discriminatory access to compensation for cancers contracted as a result of their work.
Mr O’Brien said the introduction of presumptive legislation would provide a greater level of protection for almost 60,000 CFA volunteers across the state who provide a critical role in Victoria’s emergency response. “The legislation will mean firefighters diagnosed with particular types of cancers are presumed for compensation purposes to have contracted the illness as a result of their employment as a firefighter, thereby reversing the onus of proof,” he said. “I am proud to sign this pledge today to show my support to all our volunteers and ensure they are offered equal protection to
their professional counterparts. “I will not support Labor introducing an unfair system that favours some firefighters over others.” Mr O’Brien said The Nationals in government were strong supporters of Victoria’s CFA volunteers. “Last year in government we announced we would introduce this presumptive legislation. We also provided the CFA with more than $2.29 billion, which enabled stations like Rosedale, Wurruk, Kongwak, Poowong, Binginwarri and Wurruk to be replaced or upgraded,” she said. “These upgrades ensure that the communities these brigades cover are better protected from the threat of fire and in addition, our dedicated volunteers have facilities that are safe, fit for purpose and meet their needs.” “Firefighters protect all Victorians every day. They all deserve the right to equal protection.”
Backing volunteers: from left, Mirboo North CFA captain Kevin West watches Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien sign the pledge to support volunteers when presumptive legislation on cancer compensation comes before State Parliament.
Beauty in middle of town A BAND of volunteers are working to preserve the natural beauty of Tarwin Lower.
A bush reserve behind the Tarwin Lower Community Health Centre is a rich source of wildflowers and old growth trees, according to plant enthusiast Michael Buckley of Venus Bay.
He is a member of a group of volunteers who meet regularly to weed the reserve. “It has a breathtaking understory of wildflowers. It is unsurpassed. I have never seen anything like it myself,” Mr Buckley said. He believes the reserve is a vital open space for the community and a valuable seedbank.
He is urging South Gippsland Shire Council to maintain the site as a nature reserve. It has been flagged as a retirement village site in the past. The group meets at the reserve at 9am Tuesdays. Volunteers are welcome to arrive and help. Mr Buckley hopes the group will be able to establish an indigenous plant nursery.
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Remember them: from left, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien, South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Bob Newton, Korumburra RSL sub-branch president Kevin Moon and Tony Moon from Korumburra with the 13 new names listed at the cenotaph, which was rededicated as part of the town’s Remembrance Day ceremony last Wednesday. Wednesdaay. y Youthful reflection: Leongatha Primary School’s Courtney Daniel and Caleb Murphy laid a wreath on behalf of their school community.
International effort: Leongatha’s Tom Parsons, a former Royal Australian Air Force pilot, with the wreath sent to him by the Royal British Legion.
English link to Leongatha ceremony THE stirring sounds of The Last Post cast an aura of reflection over Leongatha as the community paused to mark Remembrance Day last Wednesday.
Natalie Stewart played the traditional tune with feeling as a crowd gathered at the cenotaph outside the Leongatha Memorial Hall. People laid wreaths, including repre-
sentatives of Leongatha Primary School and Leongatha Secondary College. Leongatha’s Tom Parsons continued the tradition of laying a wreath sent from England by his friend Ken Collins. The wreath was courtesy of the Royal British Legion, the English equivalent of Australia’s Returned and Services League (RSL). “One of the legion’s representatives visited Leongatha a few years ago and this is the fourth year it has sent a
wreath to me to lay on its behalf,” Mr Parsons said. He was a pilot with the Royal Australian Air Force and served in England during World War Two, flying Pathfinder planes. A message on the wreath read, “In memory of the fallen Commonwealth Forces who gave their lives for our freedom. Never to be forgotten”. The ceremony was officiated by Leongatha RSL senior vice president Steve Wisdom.
Names added to memorial REMEMBRANCE Day was marked in Korumburra with a rededication of the town’s cenotaph, after another 13 names were added to the monument.
Tony Moon from Korumburra gave the opening speech at the ceremony and said in the last three and a half years, the Korumburra RSL sub-branch had been researching names on the cenotaph. “This was done in an effort to identify and document the fates of those listed,” he said. “In doing this, we also identified some local men, who for various reasons were not originally listed in either 1922 or 1950.” Mr Moon said initially, there were around 60 names to add, however after strict guidelines were applied, 13 were determined as eligible for the Korumburra memorial. “Tradition requires that when new names are added to a cenotaph, we need to re-
dedicate it and ourselves to remember the fallen of our district,” he said. Retired brigadier Michael Moon DSC AM said on October 22, 1922, brigadier Pompey Elliot first dedicated the Korumburra cenotaph. “Recent research has led to the identification of some men left off the original set of names, however that has now been rectified,” he
said. “So today, on this Remembrance Day, we will again dedicate this memorial and take time to remember those names inscribed on it new and old.” Brigadier Moon rededicated the cenotaph in order of “all our local men who made the ultimate sacrifice” and to renew “our promise to them that we will remember their stories”.
School spirit: Korumburra Primary School captains Jordan Thomas and Jorja Whyte laid a wreath on behalf of their school at the Korumburra Remembrance Day service last Wednesday.
Loch remembers Paying respects: students from Leongatha Secondary College, Leongatha Primary School and South Gippsland Specialist School following the Remembrance Day Service last Wednesday.
Students acknowledge sacrifices STUDENTS from Leongatha Secondary College, Leongatha Primary School and South Gippsland Specialist School came together to com-
memorate Remembrance Day last Wednesday.
The schools gathered on the Leongatha Secondary College oval to pay their respects and listen to the service, presented by students across the campuses.
Students acknowledged the 97th anniversary of the Armistice by standing for a minute’s silence, before Leongatha Primary School students Sharni Campbell and Ashley Geary performed a moving rendition of The Last Anzac.
Recognising service: the Loch community launched a new avenue of honour at Loch on Remembrance Day, last Wednesday. At the launch were, from left, Vietnam veteran Tom Loughridge, who launched the project, Howard Booth from Loch Community Development Association and Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien.
Hundreds attend Inverloch ceremony ALTHOUGH the weather appeared threatening, a large crowd gathered at the Inverloch cenotaph to pay their respects at the Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday.
Wreath laying: Inverloch Primary School captains Alex and Meghan represented the school by laying a wreath at Inverloch’s Remembrance Day ceremony.
The clouds parted just in time for the 11am service and the rain held off, allowing the ceremony to continue outside. “This year’s turnout certainly exceeded our expectations,” Inverloch RSL secretary Jan Millington said. Bob Lambie acted as guest speaker and RSL president Trevor Scott was the MC throughout the proceedings. “Decades have passed since the
Armistice that ended World War One, ‘the war to end all wars’,” Mr Lambie said. “Since that time conflicts have continued to rage around the globe, but we still hold fast to the idea peace is possible, and we continue to work toward that goal. Remembrance Day in Australia commemorates the sacrifices of armed forces and civilians during times of war.” Among the crowd were 380 Inverloch Primary School students, who were given the opportunity to lay a wreath at the cenotaph with a number of other local organisations. The cenotaph was given new life thanks to a number of Inverloch ladies who donated their time to crochet poppies as an embellishment.
Lest we forget: from left, Inverloch RSL assistant treasurer Peter Allen, Janet Allen and Inverloch RSL senior vice president Colin Leviston attended the Inverloch Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday.
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Homelessness on political agenda STUDENTS from Mirboo North Secondary College have had the opportunity to grill local MPs on the importance of tackling homelessness in Gippsland.
Power of humanity: from left, Leongatha Library manager Michael Hogan, Red Cross zone nine chair Marilyn Mackie and Leongatha RSL manager Rick McNaughton at the regional Red Cross meeting last Tuesday, November 10.
Red Cross milestone in writing LAST year Australian Red Cross commemorated 100 years of service in print with, The Power of Humanity: 100 years of Australian Red Cross, by Melanie Oppenheimer. Last Tuesday, November 10, regional chair Marilyn Mackie presented a copy of the book to the Leongatha Library and Leongatha RSL for their support over the years. Michael Hogan accepted a copy of the book on behalf of the Leongatha Library.
“Thank you for supporting your community library and using us as a dispensary for local history over the years,” he said. Rick McNaughton of Leongatha RSL accepted a copy on behalf of the organisation for its support of the regional Red Cross branch over the years. The regional meeting, held at Leongatha RSL, saw members from Traralgon, Warragul and Phillip Island descend on Leongatha to discuss new fundraising and commemorative initiatives.
The Nationals’ Gippsland South MLC Danny O’Brien, Morwell MLC Russell Northe and Eastern Victoria MLC Melina Bath all visited Year 11 VCAL students at Mirboo North to discuss the challenge of homelessness and how it can be best addressed locally. Mr O’Brien said students had been studying the issue and their research was exceptional.
“It was great to come and sit down and chat with the students about homelessness, in particular youth homelessness, and how big the issue is locally. I was so impressed with the depth the students had researched to and how much it had clearly touched them,” he said. Ms Bath said it was great to go back to the school she previously taught at and talk through some of the challenges students have been learning about. “This is not an issue just about people sleeping on the streets. There are many forms of homelessness and we’d be naïve to think it doesn’t occur here,” she said.
“I commend Mirboo North Secondary College and teacher Andrew McGrath for raising awareness of this issue among students.” Morwell MLA Russell Northe said the students had advised local MPs there were an estimated 2000 homeless people in Gippsland at any given time. “The students have put forward local ideas, including planning for a local equivalent of the ‘Sleep at the G’ to raise money and awareness of homelessness locally,” he said. “This is a complex issue with no easy solutions and it was great to sit down and talk with the students about this important issue.”
Significant issue: Mirboo North Secondary College staff and students talk about homelessness with The Nationals MPs Melina Bath (left), Russell Northe (centre) and Danny O’Brien (right).
Mayor’s message
Taking steps: Kongwak Primary School students participated in Walk to School for the first time this year.
Walk to School a success THE Walk to School Program 2015 is now complete with three schools hosting events to mark the end of the month-long program. South Gippsland Shire Council congratulates the 10 local schools that took part in the program throughout October that social planning officer Vicki Bradley said put smiles on the faces of students everywhere. “We hope the habits of walking to school continue in South Gippsland primary schools,” she said. “We look forward to reports of how many students walked over the month of October and thank VicHealth for its funding support to help participation in our area.” More than 60 of the 115 students at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Korumburra walked to school from Coleman Park before receiving a piece of fruit and
a bottle of water for their efforts. Mirboo North Primary School celebrated a month of walking to school with a cooked breakfast of pancakes and bacon and egg sandwiches, while Foster Primary School also celebrated Walk to School 2015 with a shared event at the end of the month. “The message is getting through,” Mrs Bradley said. “A student at Mirboo North Primary School has asked their parents if they can park the car away from the school and walk part of the way every day.” The same was expressed to Walk to School program support officer Irene Desiatov from a student at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Korumburra. “A student at St Joseph’s said they had heaps of fun walking to school and wished they could walk to school every day, except when it was raining,” Ms Desiatov said.
Cr Jordan Crugnale
Visions of a new mayor THE vision of this council is to be productive, proactive and progressive.
To be that, we must have the confidence of our community, be financially responsible, continue reviewing and streamlining services and be creative in finding alternative revenue and funding streams. There is a lot more work to do in this space, in particular better connecting community and council. Local government is not a complex system, but we do need to humanise, clarify and explain how it actually works. We do this by being more out and about as a group of councillors and where possible, with the administration itself. We do this by investing in the par-
ticipatory policy and budget process, and inviting various interest groups and community organisations into the building regularly to open those lines of communication directly. A progressive council is one that listens well. A productive council is one that gets its ‘planning’ right. Over the next few months, these mayoral columns will look at a range of topics, issues and ideas to spark conversations, challenge perceptions, confirm views, and possibly even ignite enthusiasm to roll up ones sleeves and get an initiative off the ground in partnership with council or with each other. Our role is to enable, facilitate and support a myriad of projects, initiatives and programs as long as they align with our core values and
principles. Into the conversation mix will also be rate capping, cost shifting, advocacy, social capital investment, cultural tourism, town plans and planning – even the transition to a new electoral structural system for the 2016 election. I would like to thank outgoing mayor Cr Kimberley Brown for her energy and commitment over this past year and congratulate Cr Bradley Drew on his successful nomination to the position of deputy mayor. The skill set and life experience of my fellow councillors is remarkable and truly valued at the council table. We will continue to work together to bring out the best in our council for the betterment of the community that we are here to serve.
Skippers raise $1700 at Powlett River STUDENTS at Powlett River Primary School are superstars with a skipping rope. The school of just 50 students raised an amazing $1700 for the Jump Rope for Heart foundation recently. “It is an amazing effort, although
New talent: Powlett River Primary School students used their new skipping abilities to raise $1700 for the Jump Rope for Heart foundation.
not all that surprising to those of us at the school, as we know we have a student body that is empathetic to the needs of those who need assistance,” principal Justin Curry said. “This day was a combination of the school’s philosophy of producing students who understand the connection between healthy minds and bodies.” The students spent the entirety of term three practicing their skipping skills, which also helped to make sure they kept active. “We practiced skipping three mornings a week,” PE teacher Nicki
Liefting said. “It was really amazing and really popular amongst the students.” Ms Liefting said she was particularly impressed by the Preps, who were unable to use a skipping rope at the start of the term but had mastered it by the end. “The senior students were even able to show us different routines. It was really quite incredible,” she said. Powlett River Primary School raised $1000 for Jump Rope for Heart last year, and was extremely pleased with this year’s efforts.
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THE GREAT SOUTHERN STAR
A most sought after location Page 26
Leongatha Insight NEW PRICE
NEW LISTING
NEW PRICE
HALLSTON SOME OF THE HARD WORK ALREADY DONE
MEENIYAN SUPERB 1.1 ACRE BLOCK RIGHT IN TOWN
LEONGATHA GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES OR INVESTORS
LEONGATHA LIGHT BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS-INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
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• 1.4,810m² block, current building permit & construction commenced • Architecturally designed 2 BR home, in-ground services installed • Private, magnificent views, single garage, sealed road frontage
• Approx. 1.1 acre block. Town water & power available. • Quiet & private location, no close neighbours. Abuts rail trail • Easy stroll to town centre. Ready to build block on in town.
• Well-maintained, freshly painted 4 BR, 2 bathroom & study home • Lounge with gas heating; kitchen/meals- dishwasher, electric cooking • Drive through gate access to dble lock-up garage, garden shed
• 3 BR renovated home. Kitchen with S/S stove, stacker windows • Adjoining meals/family room, lounge & rumpus room, 2 bathrooms • Gas ducted htg. Entertaining deck, newly fenced back yard.
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EXCEPTIONAL WEEKENDER OR PERMANENT HOME • Approx. 5 acres of privacy & stunning views. Fully renovated home. • Huge open plan living, separate lounge, 2-3 bedrooms, new bthrm • Dble-bay shed (workshop), dam, wetland reserve, good fencing
$380,000 Sole agent
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BERRYS CREEK AFFORDABLE FAMILY LIVING ON 5 ACRES
• Substantial renovated 4 BR brick home. Views. 4 spacious living areas • Kitchen/meals, lounge, lge. family room & rumpus. Covered BBQ area • Tack room, dble garage. Well-fenced, horse shelter. Space for everyone
$439,000
LEONGATHA - 38 Chamberlain Drive BIG HOUSE, HUGE BLOCK, MASSIVE SHEDDING
• Quality built, 4 BRs & study. Lge block, front & rear road access • Dble garage & carport; 12m x 7m shed ; lock-up dble garage • Open plan formal & informal living areas. Views over countryside
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Robyn Powney 0488 454 547
MOUNT ECCLES IMPROVERS POTENTIAL - LIFESTYLE & GRAZING PROPERTY • Comfortable 4 BR country homestead. Approx. 80 acres (2 titles), • 7 dams, several springs, good stockyards. 10m x 8m shed, orchard • 2 machinery sheds, new hayshed. Excellent foundations to build on
$550,000 Sole agent
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5662 2220
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thing to be done. The home has a new large modern kitchen with quality fittings, the laundry has heaps of storage cup-
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boards and bench space and the bathroom is top quality. The floors are predominantly original solid timber floor boards
that have been sanded and polished and look a treat. There are three bedrooms and a good sized living and dining area. The house has new plaster, electric wiring, insulation to external walls and ceiling and new windows. Externally there is a huge comfortable alfresco entertainment area that has quality bistro blinds and has views over the property and beyond, there is also a second covered porch at the entry of the home. Storage of that caravan, boat etc is taken care of with a great 12LM x 7.5LM shed that has 3.0LM approx. clearance at its lowest point. The grounds are easily maintained with grassed areas, native trees, chook
pens and raised vegetable gardens. It is ideally positioned just off a sealed road with the popular Leongatha South golf course just down the road and a short drive to the fantastic beaches of Inverloch. This property is very affordable and has heaps to offer.
KOONWARRA 75 Toschs Road Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800
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5658 1007
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5662 0922 45 Bair Street LEONGATHA
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Andrew Newton 0402 940 320
AUCTION FRIDAY DECEMBER 4 12 noon ON SITE
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 27, 2PM AT LEONGATHA TOWN HALL, MEETING ROOM
23 GRIFFIN ROAD, LEONGATHA
• Charming, fully renovated 3 bedroom home • Polished floorboards, 900mm freestanding stove • Covered rear deck, lock up garage/workshop
• Great 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home • Central timber kitchen, polished hardwood floors • Perfectly positioned for all Leongatha schools
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OPEN: SAT NOV 21, 10:30am - 11.15am
75 WILD DOG VALLEY RD, LEONGATHA
12 ROUGHEAD STREET, LEONGATHA
• Outstanding grazing property adjoining Leongatha town boundary • 151.5 ACRES (3 titles) • To be offered in 2 lots • AUCTION 1 - 23 Acres, Joining town • AUCTION 2 - 128.5 Acres, In Two Titles
8 LOUISE SIMON COURT, LEONGATHA
24 MARY ROGERS CRESCENT, LEONGATHA
• 3 Bdrm + Study, 2 separate living areas & Dble garage • Recently renovated kitchen & bathrooms • Low maintenance inground swimming pool, 1.3 acres
• 3 bedroom home, main with ensuite • Double carport, 7m x 5m garage • Central location to CBD, schools and sporting facilities
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$590,000
$299,000
TERMS 10% DEPOSIT, BALANCE 45/60 DAYS
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Restored original residence, large shed at rear Dual access - Hughes St & Roughead St Multi use opportunities Work from home-residence/consulting rooms Prior Offers Invited
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Beautiful home with breathtaking views T
HIS exquisite and modern four bedroom country residence is set on 43 acres.
with extractor and two side by side electric ovens. The open plan kitchen leads to the dining and lounge areas, making for very sociable dining. Bedroom one features a double glazed patio door and has twin walk through wardrobes and an ensuite with toilet and shower. Bedrooms two and three both feature built in robes and double glazed patio doors. The fourth is also a spacious double bedroom. The large family bathroom features a spa bath, vanity unit/sink and separate shower enclosure. At the rear of the property is an entertainer’s dream with a huge decked area, perfect for barbecues and is large enough for a gazebo and with an additional deck walkway to the carport and woodshed. The property has established paddocks
It is a nature lover’s paradise, abundant with wildlife and offers stunning views across the Strzelecki Ranges to Mt Baw Baw and Mount Worth. The property is finished to an exceptionally high standard and is also energy efficient. Open plan living provides a large dining area, huge living/lounge area with split system air conditioning and also a wood burning fire for those cooler evenings. The lounge leads through to a large family room with a fan assisted wood heater, and also features double glazed patio doors at each end. A big highlight of this property is the spacious kitchen which is a cooks/chefs delight and features a six burner gas hob
with plumbed water troughs and good fencing. There is also a huge four bay shed with power and lighting and also a separate hayshed/stable which leads onto a well fenced horse paddock. The property comes complete with stockyards, cattle crush and sheep race. There is a huge (approx. 60sq/m) enclosed veggie patch complete with raised beds, and its own pump and irrigation system. There is also an enclosed chook shed/run and dog shed/run. For green thumbs there is also a hot
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house, herb garden and various fruit trees too. The property has its own water from two dams for year round water supply and there are two additional water tanks for the animal troughs and a separate huge water tank for domestic use. A double carport provides undercover parking for two cars and you can fit another few cars and a boat/caravan in the shed too. For an inspection, please call Kristin Lowe at Landmark Harcourts, Mirboo North.
MIRBOO 1880 Grand Ridge Road Landmark Harcourts Mirboo North Kristin Lowe 0447 681 660
$555,000
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LIFESTYLE, CONVENIENCE & PANORAMA
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? 20 Acre farmlett, 20 paddocks, 8 stables, numerous sheds ? Renovated home, modern kitchen & outdoor entertaining ? 3 titles - potential for subdivision (S.T.C.A), ideal for horses
3 Brm BV home with master having W.I.R North facing paved outside entertaining area 1000m2 private block
15 Laura Grove, Leongatha $269,000 Sole Agent
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Outstanding 48 square, 4 bedroom home Hardwood timber floors, 10ft ceilings 2 Large living areas, Private outdoor entertaining area 8 Bay, 43 metre x 2 metre shed, 3 phaze power 4.5kw Solar system, stockyards, 185,000 litre water tank ? One of the best lifestyle properties to hit the market in years
? Ducted natural gas heating, 2 toilets and second shower, new floor coverings and light fittings
20 Leongatha North Road, Leongatha Terms 10% deposit on signing Bal 60 days
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? 3 BRM home close to CBD ? Host of period features throughout ? Rear lane access with lock up carport
Beautifully renovated home in the heart of town 1200m2 with rear lane access to shed Polished boards, 2 new bathrooms, freshly painted,
2 Jeffrey Street, Leongatha $390,000 Sole Agent
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? Superb renovation with all the work done here
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• Large Private 3007m2 with great vehicle access • Modern kitchen, 2 living areas, 2 x R/C units • 10.5m x 7m shed, outdoor area, vegie garden
? Great location, 5 kms to Leongatha on 1 acre ? Well built 3BR/BV home by local builder ? Rural views, productive orchard, very low maintenance
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11A Koonwarra Road, Leongatha $279,000 Sole Agent 3
96 Ridgway, Mirboo North
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Spacious home in quality location I
N a quiet, elevated position with views over town and farmland in the distance, this quality built home is on a large corner block in a popular court location.
It is close to schools and quite an easy walk to the town centre. No expense was spared when this property was built, having light timber features and quality fixtures throughout. Well maintained and lived in by highly respected local identities, first impressions when entering the home are ones of warmth, light and spaciousness. The wide entry leads into a fantastic open plan living room. A rich timber kitchen overlooks the back yard and colourful gardens, has natural gas hotplates, St George oven, large pantry and privacy upside to bench space adjoining the meals area. In the family section, teak has been used in the construction of the most tasteful of built in wall units, which has room for display, library and other storage. Double etched glass doors section off a more formal dining room and lounge room with beautiful bay window. All three bedrooms are generous in size, the main also with an attractive bay
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GLENYS FOSTER 0477 622 298
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NEW LISTING
LEONGATHA NORTH, ELYSIUM FIELDS · · ·
4 b/r , country style home 2 bathrooms, large open plan living On approx. 29 acres
$749,000
BUFFALO, 40 ACRES PRIME GRAZING BLOCK
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$385,000
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2214 m² block, 1km from town, 3 bdrm brick plus study 2 living and dining areas, 2 bathrooms, 3 toilets plus more! Move in straight away or renovate & update, huge potential
$345,000
DUMBALK, 22.7 ACRES - RIVER FRONTAGE
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$610,000
NEW LISTING
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BERRYS CREEK, 80 ACRES
MIRBOO NORTH, RARE OPPORTUNITY
POA
$640,000
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Ideal fattening country or turnout block 2 large machinery/hay sheds Central laneway to stockyards and shed
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47 BAIR ST, LEONGATHA 5662 2292 84 RIDGWAY MIRBOO NORTH 5668 1660
window plus walk in robe and ensuite. Thoughtful design has seen plenty of storage being carefully incorporated throughout this home. Ducted natural gas heating and reverse cycle air conditioning ensures comfortable heating and cooling all year round. Outside, a paved outdoor entertaining area off the family room, landscaped gardens, shade house, single lock up garage, single carport (each with their own drive way) makes this a very attractive proposition, especially for families needing proximity to schools or retirees wanting space and something that is extra special. Call to inspect this much loved, well built home.
LEONGATHA 15 Noel Court Insight Real Estate Leongatha 5662 2220
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ADVERTISING FEATURE
Full of charm L
IKE an innocent child, this cute house will charm your socks off.
Fully renovated, including restumping, reroofing, re-cladding and insulation, all the hard work has been done. Polished Baltic pine floors and a timber bench top kitchen with 900mm freestanding stove add to the country feel. The lounge includes combustion heater, and French doors leading out to the double carport. Checkerboard tiles set off the funky bathroom. Three bedrooms are featured; all with built in robes. Fantastic covered rear deck is the perfect place to unwind. Raised vegetable beds, cubby house and lock up garage/workshop complete the backyard. On a relatively flat block, at the quiet end of the street, yet only 400 metres from supermarkets, it’s a little bit of country charm with town convenience.
LEONGATHA 20 Ritchie Street Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922
$279,000
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eldersre.com.au 201 ACRES/81.73 HA (2 TITLES)
POUND CREEK
AUCTION SATURDAY DECEMBER 5, 2015
AT 11AM ON-SITE AT CNR SPARKS RD AND TI TREE ROAD, POUND CREEK
INVERLOCH 3 2 3 Bruce Street ALL STYLE AND IN CLOSE
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Immaculately presented 3 bedroom home is perfectly on trend, from the stunning hardwood flooring to the low maintenance vertical garden. Features include master bdrm with WIR and ensuite, a light filled, open plan kitchen & living, decked entertaining area. Secure and private property - electronic timber gate at the entrance, carport for boat or caravan and the low maintenance gardens.
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Fattening/breeding – Lifestyle - Grazing Excellent peat and sandy loam flats Shedding with power. Dams and troughs Well fenced with laneway, stockyards Inverloch 10mins, Leongatha 20mins & Melb 1 ¾ hour Genuine realistic vendor
Contact Don Olden 0417 805 312 or Zel Svenson 0438 636 290
Elders Korumburra: 5658 1894 Elders Leongatha: 5662 3523
Web ID: 8901747
Auction: Terms: Contact:
Saturday, December 12, 2015 at 12noon onsite 10% deposit, 45 day settlement Allan Mann 0409 855 753 Scott Hughes 0488 748 888
LJ Hooker Inverloch 6 Williams Street, Inverloch (03) 5674 2888
ELD9240552
FOR SALE BY TENDER CLOSES FRIDAY DECEMBER 11 AT 5PM
HIGH PROFILE COMMERCIAL FREEHOLD No 1C a'Beckett Street, Inverloch ? Securely leased ? Rental income $35,591 plus GST plus outgoings ? Quality investment opportunity
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The home is superbly positioned close to the local primary school, town centre and inlet beach.
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Increasing the value of your home IN the excitement that comes from building a new home, home buyers often forget to consider aspects that will increase its resell value.
Although selling a brand new home is often far from the mind of the home owner, it is more convenient and cost effective to make valuable structural changes during the building stage than after it. Local Hotondo Homes’ builders Trent Allen of
Inverloch and Vern Carr of Phillip Island believe there are a few important aspects to have in your home to help increase the chances of a higher resell. First impressions. The façade provides a first impression of the home and can significantly increase its value. People gain confidence in the property when it is well maintained, so the front yard is also important. The roof is another vital element. “Roofing that is going to last longer and require
less maintenance is something to consider during the build process,” Trent said. “Colorbond roofing is a good alternative to the standard tiles. It requires less maintenance than regular tiling and is a popular look for a modern home.” Green your home. “Making your home more energy efficient can be as simple as having plenty of windows to provide natural light to more intricate methods like harnessing solar power,” Vern said. Quality insulation, en-
ergy efficient appliances and energy saving water and light fittings will not only save you money on your bills, but will also increase the worth of the home. Ceiling height. Although it may seem insignificant, the height of your ceiling can make an enormous difference to the overall feel of your home.
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“Increasing your ceiling height will help make your home feel bigger,” Vern said. “It also paves the way for more storage and things like ceiling fans or pendant lighting.” Extra room. The price between two, three and four bedroom homes can increase significantly. Always consider what the
market is looking for in a home and you may find your resell value increases if you do. To make upgrading your home simpler, Hotondo Homes in Inverloch and Phillip Island have teamed up and are offering a choice of either a free Colorbond roof upgrade or a 2550mm ceiling height for your home. Alterna-
tively, you can have both for only $1800. For more information on this promotion, visit Hotondo Homes at Level 1, 107 Marine Parade (corner Wynne Road) San Remo, or Shop 2, Ramsey Boulevard, Inverloch. Alternatively, contact your local Hotondo Homes builder on 1800 677 156 or visit www.hotondo.com.
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Backyard Bl tz
Enjoy your great outdoors this winter
Waratahs available to suit all occasions by Karen Haw from The Town Centre Nursery WARATAHS are a popular garden plant, a true Aussie native that puts on a wonderful display in spring.
They are generally large shrubs/small trees growing around eight metres tall with spectacular flowers. Telopea speciosissima is the official floral emblem of New South but it is Teleopea speciosissma x oreades (better known as Shady Lady) that is generally grown.
Breeding has produced a hardy hybrid in shades of red, crimson, yellow, pink and white. Not everyone has room for a large shrub, but the good news is a new release waratah called Essie’s Gift will only grow to one metre. The stunning Telopea Essie’s Gift offers something truly special in waratah circles. It rewards with spectacular displays of deep pink flower heads throughout the spring making it a real statement plant. This variety is famed for its low growing, compact form which means it can be enjoyed in a wide range of garden applications from hedging through to single
specimen planting. The large flower heads are borne on short arching stems and can also be enjoyed in cut flower displays. Essie’s Gift is named in honour of the late Essie Huxley from Tasmania. Essie Huxley never wanted the limelight. In fact, she steadfastly hid from it in her youth. But all that changed with a few simple plants given as a fatherly gift to a daughter. From one of these plants emerged an elusive yellow waratah and with that the botanical world came to her. Working with her famous luminous yellow waratah, Essie shared her unique knowl-
Twist and turn: having a wonderful time at the Leongatha Community Garden making art from recycled plant matter were, from left, Madeline Russ, Jenny Xiao and Greta Sands.
Garden branches out THE Leongatha Community Garden, a diverse educational provider, is now running garden art classes. Koonwarra artist Meg Viney is facilitating an eight week course where participants are learning to see plant fibres in the environment and choose those which are right for baskets, sculptures, paper and other art projects. Working hand in hand with the garden,
recycling is a key focus as products that would normally decompose can be given a new life by creating a piece of art. Ms Viney hopes to exhibit the work at the Leongatha Hospital. Plans for potential holiday program activities are also being considered. The spring/summer calendar of events is available on the LCG website (search: Leongatha Community Garden in facebook) or contact Tim Howard (0409 798 861 or tim.howard@gshs.com.au) for details.
edge with plant breeder Brian Fitzpatrick of New South Wales. With Essie’s support, Brian spent years cross pollinating rare varieties to finally bring this amazing compact pink form to life. Another year has flown and Christmas is just around the corner but there is still time to get your garden looking its best for the festive season. Plants make wonderful gifts and there are many practical and novel ideas to use plants as gifts. Terrariums were popular in the 1980s and advancing 40 years plus have gained popularity again. Rather than buy readymade pre planted terrarium gardens, it is easy to create them yourself. Most nurseries carry a range of glassware suitable and the mini indoor plants or succulents which are ideal to plant into them. Once planted, terrariums need little care with only occasional misting to maintain moisture levels. It is the perfect time to plant tomatoes if you have not done so already. Home-grown tomatoes always taste so much better than a bought one. When it comes to choosing tomatoes, the problem facing most growers is which tomato to grow as there are so many varieties from which to choose. Not all tomatoes are red. You can now get all colours including yellow, green, pink, orange, black, purple and even white, and mixed together they look fantastic in salads. That is probably why single tomatoes are more popular than punnets. Tomatoes are relatively easy to grow but there are a few tricks you need to know to grow them successfully: • do not plant tomatoes in the same spot are the previous year; • select a sunny sheltered spot, preferably receiving eight hours of direct sunlight; • after planting, don’t overfeed, otherwise you will get big leafy plants and poor crops. Tomatoes have a low need for high nitrogen fertilisers. Add pelletised chook manure and lime or dolomite to soil before planting; • give each seedling a good pinch of sulphate of potash and water in well. This min-
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planting vegetable seedlings. There is a huge variety available including pumpkins, capsicums, zucchini, corn, beans, peas, chilli and more which can be planted as seedlings or seed. Carrots are better sown as seed but can be tricky for some. Here are a few hints from old gardeners: • the soil must be well worked and friable; • mix one packet of carrot seeds with three handfuls of sand and three drops of kerosene. This will improve the strike and keep earwigs and other underground predators away; • alternatively, place a drop of kerosene into a packet of carrot seed and reseal the packet for 30 minutes to protect the seeds prior to shooting; • mix the seeds with pepper to deter underground
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The Good Life
Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment
SES invites you to free film THIS year marks the 40th anniversary of the Victorian State Emergency Service. To celebrate, VICSES is releasing a documentary film on Wear Orange Wednesday, November 18.
The documentary 40 Years Young illustrates the rich historical past of VICSES, noting the achievements, hardships and evolution of the organisation from the Civil Defence, which began in the 1950s, to the VICSES we see today.
The documentary includes interviews with VICSES volunteers and staff, as well as experts on early technology and equipment, extreme weather modelling and how diversity can be embraced to meet the challenges of the future. Leongatha SES unit will host a screening of the documentary at Stadium 4 Cinema on Wednesday, November 18 at 7pm. Refreshments and nibbles will be available in the cinema foyer after the screening. There are 167 seats available. Call 0429 343 199 for a seat. The documentary runs for 40 minutes and the evening is free. On the same day, the Leongatha SES will also hold an information stall and free sausage sizzle at the corner of McCartin and Bair streets, Leongatha, from 10.30am to 2pm. Leongatha SES unit controller Tony Lindhard said, “VICSES volunteers have been serving the Victorian community 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year for more
Free for all: discover life as a volunteer with the State Emergency Service by attending a free documentary screening in Leongatha tomorrow (Wednesday, November 18) evening. than 40 years. “By wearing orange on Wednesday, November 18, we can show them how much value we place on their time and service to the community.” From attending to storm related incidents, flooding, all types of rescue, and many other types of assistance the community needs, to the more quiet and relaxing sausage sizzles needed to raise finances, all is done with pleasure from the members. To send a message of thanks to VICSES volun-
teers, visit vicses40.vic. gov.au This is a great opportunity to remind the com-
munity the Leongatha SES unit is always recruiting suitable new members. Up to eight members
would be ideal. To find out more, call 0429 343 199 or 0477 395 619 for more information.
Jon Stevens and band to rock Capital Wonthaggi FOR more than 30 years, Jon Stevens has had a remarkable career as a singer, songwriter and performer.
His achievements have included ARIA chart topping success as the frontman of legendary Australian band Noiseworks, joining INXS as the “seventh member”, and maintaining a successful solo career as one of the country’s foremost touring artists. On Saturday, November 21, 2015, Stevens brings his band to Capital Wonthaggi, fresh from releasing his latest solo album, Woman. He’ll be performing all of his hits from the past three decades, including Take Me Back, Hot Chilli Woman, and the songs
his fans know and love, as well as his latest releases, including the title track from the new album. Recorded in Sydney and produced and mixed by Jon Stevens and Sam Iervasi, Woman is a 10-track album of pure rock, delivered with the same compelling authentic rock and roll energy as his live performances. Stevens will be supported by local band, RnR, whose members hail from the local area, including Leongatha and Inverloch. To find out more, check out the website www.capitalwonthaggi.com.au Don’t forget that country music star Kasey Chambers will perform at the Capital Entertainment Centre on December 5.
2015 marks 40 years of the Victorian State Emergency Service (VICSES). VICSES is celebrating this achievement by releasing a document filmon wear orange Wednesday (November 18, 2015). The film illustrates the rich historical past of VICSES taking note of achievements, hardships and the evolution of the organisation from theCivil Defence which began in the 1950s to the VICSES we see today.
SES Leongatha extends an invitation to the
South Gippsland Community to the film screening of
‘40 Years Young’ Leongatha’s Stadium 4 Cinema Wednesday Novemeber 18 at 7pm FREE | Tea/Coffee and cake after the film
Look forward to seeing you on the night RSVP: Tony 0429 343 199 by November 13 STA5240005
Ready to rock: Jon Stevens will perform at the Capital Wonthaggi this Saturday, November 21. Image courtesy: https://impactmediakarratha.wordpress.com
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The Good Life
Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment
Something’s fishy at Kilcunda helping the Save our Children Fund.
For one night only, the Ocean View Hotel, Kilcunda (the Killy pub) becomes an art and entertainment space with the return of
Something’s Fishy @ Killy on Saturday, November 28 from 7pm. According to event organiser Fay Stitt, the show had to go on after such overwhelming success when it
Superb on stage: Leongatha’s Elly Poletti will perform at Something’s Fishy @ Killy at the Ocean View Hotel, Kilcunda on Saturday, November 28.
was first held, showcasing some of the region’s best artists, in 2010. “The Something’ s Fishy @ Killy art show in 2010 was a wonderful event and a great success, which inspired us all to do it again,” she said. The event features 18 prominent artists from the Bass Coast, Wonthaggi and South Gippsland regions, who will generously give 20 percent of their art sales to charity. Live entertainment from Melbourne’s leading jazz vocalist and Leongatha resident Elly Poletti will perform, accompanied by Gippsland’s young rising star pianist Jake Amy. Local buskers will also feature on the night, including Janie Gordon who was recently discovered as unearthed talent by Radio Triple J. “The Bass Coast and
South Gippsland region is a hub for artistic pursuits and we are delighted this event is showcasing such a high calibre of artistic talent,” Ms Stitt said. Don’t miss the chance to buy paintings, prints, sculptures, jewellery, wearable art, ceramics and photography. There’s even a quirky raffle that involves fishing of a different kind with several prizes to be won. Tickets are on sale for $20 in the Killy pub’s lounge bar, Wonthaggi Art Space and Freedom Organics, San Remo. They can also be booked on 03 5678 7245. Entry includes a drink on arrival and nibbles throughout the night. “With 20 percent of artwork sales and 100 percent of raffle sales donated to the Save the Children Fund, it will be great to see the community once again getting
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ST Laurence O’Toole Primary School, Leongatha held its annual concert recently, entitled Aussie Tales.
The packed house at the St Laurence’s big shed featured beautiful singing from the junior and senior choirs, performances from each grade level and a wonderful solo performance on the piano by Patrick Wilson. Following the singing, grades Prep, One and Two students performed the Wiggles’ rendition of Old Man Emu (and later on Old McDonald). The grades Threes and Fours performed Waltzing Matilda, and the grades Fives and Sixes The Eureka Stockade Play, totally produced by the students. A gymnastics display was most impressive and the whole school coming together at the end for the song, I Still Call Australia Home. Well done to Elly Poletti who was in charge of producing the show and choir, and to all teachers, parents and helpers who assisted in getting it to the stage.
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Set to star: Cambell and Tate get ready for their concert performance at St Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha.
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Enquiries call 5182 5420 or email enquiries@regenttheatre.com.au We’re ready: Kohdie, Matt and Darcy enjoyed performing in the Aussie Tales show at St Laurence’s Primary School, Leongatha recently.
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Foster school celebrates 50 years FOSTER Primary School will be celebrating 50 years at its Pioneer Street site this week with a huge school concert and reunion.
The concert will be held on Thursday, November 19 at 1.45pm. Former Foster Primary School principals Fiona Bull and Heather Stone will attend. The afternoon will be quite an extravaganza with French mini-plays, songs and dance performances to ’60s music, all performed by the students. An unveiling of incredible art works will be held, which will be auctioned to raise money for the school. On Saturday, November 21 at 4pm there will be a tour of the school for former students and teachers who would like to see how much it has and has not changed. At 6pm, the art works to be auctioned will be available for viewing at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre. Teacher Jacqui Dinsbergs has been working with students at Foster Primary School to produce a picture in which every student has contributed an image. Each work of art is being profession-
ally framed. Tina Jacobson has also created a giant eagle and students have added individual feathers. During the viewing of art works, Natalie Burrows will be performing and music will be played by students from South Gippsland Secondary College. There will be a free glass of wine, finger food and a chance to win an incredible door prize included in the entrance fee of $12. At around 6.45pm, Owen Kindellan will kick off the art auction. After the auction, the doors will open into the main hall of the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre, where The Substitutes, a ’60s dance band from Melbourne, will be performing all evening. All this for $25 or tickets for both events will only cost $32. Please buy tickets in advance from Foster Primary School as there will be none available on the night.
Jazz hands: practicing for a dance routine to be performed at the school concert are Foster Primary School students from left, Darby, George, April, Phoebe, Harrison and Siobhan.
Young Landcarers form new network ARE you in your twenties or thirties, working in or interested in sustainable agriculture, the environment or natural resource management, and looking to network with similar people in the area? If so, you are invited to the first ever meeting of the Network of Young Gippsland Landcarers at 7pm on Friday, November 20 at the Coffee Collective in Wonthaggi.
Leading way: two co-founders of the Network of Young Gippsland Landcarers, Kate Williams (left) from the South Gippsland Landcare Network and regional Landcare program officer Kathleen Brack.
Kate Williams, group co-founder and South Gippsland Landcare Network coordinator, said the reason behind the formation of a group was to provide an opportunity for like minded people to network and have a chat about what’s of interest to them, while enjoying good food from across the region. “We are inviting anyone interested to come along to our initial meeting for a drink and a meal on the 20th. Already, we have a great mix of people interested, including dairy, beef and pork farmers, natural resource management professionals and environmental or agricultural science students,” she said. “The network will be informal, relaxed and fun, but we’ll chat further at the initial meeting to see what other ideas people have for the
group. The cost for membership is free. Members can participate in as little or as much as they like depending on time and interest.” Minna Tom, environmental flows officer for the West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, moved from Melbourne to the Gippsland for work. She said the group would be a great way to get to know a network of people in Gippsland. “I’m pretty excited to meet and hang out with people who are doing some amazing stuff,” she said. Join via the Network of Young Gippsland Landcarers Facebook group or contact kathleenb@wgcma. vic.gov.au. Bookings for Friday, November 20 can also be made via the Facebook group page. Please RSVP by Thursday, November 19.
Library seeks Don’t overlook war images pool, spa safety REMEMBRANCE marked the launch of the Anzac Centenary Bookmarks Project by West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation.
Inaugural honour: Walter George Richardson, who enlisted from Phillip Island, appears on the first bookmark in the series created by West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation.
The project is funded by the Anzac Centenary Grants Program and will involve the creation of a set of 12 bookmarks, featuring photographs of soldiers or participants of World War One that lived in the three shires: Baw Baw, Bass Coast and South Gippsland. The first bookmark is now available in all West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation libraries. It features an image of Phillip Island local Walter George Richardson, the great uncle of Phillip Island Library regular Julie Box. Mr Richardson enlisted in 1915 when he was 46 and left behind a family in Cowes. He saw action in Gallipoli that year but sadly took ill and passed away on Christmas Day only seven months after leaving Australia. He was buried in Birmingham and Julie is hoping to organise a commemoration at his grave this Christmas, 100 years
since his death. The bookmarks project was advertised in April 2015 but organisers have not yet received enough usable images to complete the set of bookmarks. “We know there are more images out there. Gippsland sent many soldiers to war and was also prime land for the resettlements,” South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Bob Newton said. “We are hoping once the bookmarks are released, we will have more photos submitted so we can complete the project as planned.” Libraries across the region will have Remembrance Day displays with recommended items from the collection. Library membership also offers access to a number of great historical resources including: Ancestry.com, findmypast.com, The British Newspaper Archive, WikiTree, Picture Australia and TROVE (National Library archives). If you are interested in submitting a photo for the bookmarks project, please go to www.wgrlc.vic.gov.au and follow the links to WWI Bookmarks.
AS summer approaches, South Gippsland Shire Council is reminding building practitioners of their obligations when building, installing or renovating a swimming pool, spa or safety barriers.
In Victoria, construction and installation of swimming pools, spas and safety barriers are subject to strict requirements under the Building Regulations 2006, which detail mandatory requirements to meet the Australian Standard. By ensuring work complies with the building regulations, practitioners can play a vital role in improving safety outcomes around pools and spas, according to council’s manager regulatory services and municipal building surveyor Matthew Patterson. “Non-compliance can increase the risk of drowning and lead to prosecution by the Victorian Building Authority (VBA) or council,” he said. “Builders who engage in the construction of a pool or spa and associated safety barriers must be across the standards.” A person building or installing a swimming pool or spa must be registered as either a Domestic Builder - Unlimited (DB-U) or a Domestic Builder - Limited Swimming Pools (DB-L S). A Domestic Builder - Limited Gates
(DB-L G) can complete works relating to the installation of inground or above ground pools or spas, including paving and fencing. Swimming pool and spa regulations in Victoria include requirements that: • a building permit must be obtained to construct a pool or spa and the associated safety barriers; • a registered builder must be engaged under a written domestic building contract to carry out building work in excess of $5000; • all swimming pools and spas more than 30cm deep must have a safety barrier that meets the Australian Standard. This rule also applies to inflatable or relocatable pools and spas; • during construction, it is the builder’s responsibility to provide a temporary barrier. Once construction is complete it becomes the property owner’s responsibility to ensure their pool is safe and that a compliant temporary barrier remains in place until a permanent, compliant barrier is installed; and • safety barriers must not be installed near structures that children can use to climb to access the swimming pool or spa. For more information on swimming pools and spas refer to the VBA’s website at www.vba.vic.gov.au.
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Live healthy to beat diabetes By Nicole Kellow, accredited dietitian and diabetes educator EVERY year on November 14, the International Diabetes Federation promotes World Diabetes Day, a worldwide campaign to promote awareness of diabetes prevention and management.
The global burden of diabetes continues to grow – 387 million adults were living with diabetes in 2014, and this number is expected to skyrocket to around 600 million people by 2035. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune condition where the pancreas is no longer able to produce insulin. People with Type 1 diabetes require daily insulin injections to keep their blood sugar levels under control. Type 2 diabetes often runs in families, and an unhealthy diet, obesity and low levels of physical activity can increase one’s risk of developing the condition. Type 2 diabetes is initially managed with healthy lifestyle changes, but eventually tablets and/or insulin are required. Gestational diabetes occurs during pregnancy and while the condition usually goes away after the baby is born,
women with a history of gestational diabetes have an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes later in life. The incidence of Type 1 diabetes, Type 2 diabetesand gestational diabetes are all rising, and healthy eating plays an important role in the management of all three of these conditions. By adopting healthy lifestyle behaviours, up to 70 per cent of Type 2 diabetes cases can be prevented or delayed, and the risk of diabetes related complications can be reduced in those who already have the condition. While Type 1 diabetes cannot be prevented, a healthy lifestyle can assist individuals to improve their diabetes management. By encouraging healthy eating and physical activity in young children, society is promoting the optimal health of future generations. Some of the key dietary recommendations for reducing the risk of Type 2 diabetes include: • choosing water and unsweetened coffee or tea instead of fruit juice, soft drink, cordial and other sugar sweetened drinks; • eating at least four to five servings of vegetables every day, including green leafy vegetables such as spinach,
lettuce, celery, silverbeet and bokchoy. (one serving is equivalent to half a cup of cooked vegetables or one cup of raw vegetables); • eating two to three servings of fresh fruit every day; • choosing a handful of nuts, a piece of fresh fruit or a tub of unsweetened yogurt for a snack; • limiting alcohol intake to a maximum of two standard drinks per day; • choosing lean cuts of white meat, poultry or seafood instead of processed meat or red meat; • choosing peanut butter instead of chocolate spread or jam; • choosing wholegrain bread instead of white bread, whole grain breakfast cereals instead of highly processed sweetened cereal, brown rice instead of white rice and wholemeal pasta instead of white pasta; and • choosing unsaturated fats (olive oil, canola oil, corn oil, or sunflower oil) instead of saturated fats (butter, ghee, animal fat, coconut oil or palm oil). Physical activity promotes a feeling of wellbeing and has a number of beneficial effects on blood pressure, cholesterol levels, weight management and blood glucose levels. Thirty minutes of moderate intensi-
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Health first: Nicole Kellow, accredited dietitian and diabetes educator at Gippsland Southern Health Service, discusses diabetes with patient John Magor. ty exercise each day is recommended, such as walking, swimming, cycling or gardening. People with diabetes can gain additional health benefits by participating in resistance exercise (light weights) on two
to three occasions per week in addition to their daily moderate intensity activity. If you have any questions about diabetes and its management, please contact the diabetes education team at Gippsland Southern Health Service on 56675 555.
A Star is born
ANTIQUES specialist Fleur Speed will be available to value antiques at the Inverloch RSL Hall next week.
She will lead the Antiques Roadshow to be sponsored by the Inverloch Historical Society at 2pm, Wednesday, November 25. A former antiques dealer, Mrs Speed will assess two items for $6, and subsequent items for $2. She has requested attendees also bring donations of stationary she can take to schools in Indonesia. The historical society’s Robyn Allen is looking forward to the event. “This is the first time the historical society has run the event and we expect to get a good response,” she said. The RSL Hall is in Bolding Place and everyone is welcome to attend. Afternoon tea and door prize available, and all funds raised will go towards the historical society.
KNOX Calder Butler is the fourth child for Cheyne and Blade Butler of Wonthaggi. He was born at Leongatha Hospital on November 4, and is a brother for Manix, 6, Mayley, 3, and Paislee, 19 months.
Discovering the past: Inverloch Historical Society’s minutes secretary Robyn Allen is anticipating a positive response to the society’s Antiques Roadshow on Wednesday, November 25.
Bass Coast tackles graffiti A $12,016 State Government grant will help fight graffiti vandalism and increase community confidence and safety in Wonthaggi.
Eastern Victorian Region MLC Harriet Shing announced funding for Bass Coast Shire Council under the latest round of the Government’s Graffiti Prevention grants program. Bass Coast Youth Say No To Illegal Graffiti project will deliver a youth program for VCAL students at Chisholm TAFE to research graffiti and develop graffiti prevention media messages targeted specifically to youth, to help reduce future illegal graffiti in Wonthaggi. “Bass Coast Shire Council is one of 24 local councils to receive funding from almost $500,000 allocated through the Graffiti Prevention grants program,” Ms Shing said.
“The project aims to discourage youth from future illegal graffiti and help to improve the visual appeal and perceptions of safety in the Wonthaggi community.” Graffiti vandalism not only affects the appearance of neighbourhoods, it influences perceptions of public safety and is expensive to remove. Funded projects include anti-graffiti education and diversionary initiatives, public artwork such as murals at graffiti hotspots, and graffiti removal and prevention resources for community use. “The government is impressed with the innovative ideas from across the state to stop ugly and illegal graffiti vandalism.” The grants program is part of the state government’s $5.8million investment in community crime prevention, aimed at tackling crime and its root causes.
MAVIS Groom-Ansara was born at Bass Coast Health on October 28 to Alice Ansara and Robbie Groom of Wonthaggi.
TYLER John Dale was born at Leongatha Hospital on November 9. He is the first child for Ashlie and Luke of Leongatha.
Milpara Community House news BOLLYWOOD classes will start tonight Tuesday, November 17 don’t miss out on this exciting new class.
Starting Your Business Workshop will be on this evening November 17. Give us a call if you’d like to attend. The grand opening of the Children’s Garden will be held on Saturday, November 21. The garden will be dressed in all its yarn bomb glory.
First aid is an important skill and one employer’s are often looking for. Are you up to date? We will have Level 2 First Aid and CPR courses on Saturday, November 21. While thinking of employability, don’t forget to book you place for the following courses. Responsible Service of Gaming on Tuesday, December 1. Computer Programming: Introduction to PHP and Python is also on Tuesday, December 1. Food Safety Level 1, Food Safety Supervisors and Respon-
sible Service of Alcohol on Thursday, December 10. We are putting the call out. Do you have a good idea for classes, courses or groups you feel would be great to offer at Milpara? Do you have a skill you’d like to share? We’d love to hear from you. As a community house we’re about responding to community interest, so please don’t be shy. Our friendly staff Jenni, Belinda and Leisa can be contacted on 56552524.
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Farming Insight • VLE Leongatha
Spirited bidding for quality stock THERE were approximately 2000 export and 500 young cattle penned, representing an increase of 870 head week on week.
COMPLETE MILKING HERD DISPERSAL Monday 30th November at 10.30am KOONWARRA VLE
420 Holstein Cows 420 A/C A & H Webster, Middle Tarwin (Property sold) Comprising of 250 Spring calved Holstein cows rejoined from 19th October to AI sires including Captain, Largess, Santor, Tommo, Moon Raker 170 Autumn calving Holstein cows due to Crankit, Lawman, Halogen, Salt, Kingpin, Main Event, Monterey.
There was a full field of buyers present and competing in a dearer sale as another large export processor returned to the market. Quality was good overall, with a better selection of prime cattle throughout. The limited selection of vealers suited to butcher orders gained around 10c/kg. Yearling steers were in short supply while heifers were well supplied, with prices lifting 11c to 16c/kg. Grown steers and bullocks improved 7c to 11c/ kg. Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish lifted 14c/kg. Heavy weight
manufacturing steers gained 11c to 17c/kg. Most weights and grades were represented in the 800 cows, with prices improving 10c to 15c/kg while the heavy weight bulls sold slightly dearer for most. The limited selection of vealers sold mostly from 280c to 328c/kg. A handful of yearling trade steers made between 296c and 316c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 274c and 311c/kg. Grown steers made from 283c to 313c/kg. Bullocks sold from 285c to 311c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers made between 248c and 299c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 258c and 276c, while the crossbred portion returned between 272c and 296c/kg. Most light and medium
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weight cows made from 198c to 239c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 218c to 266c/kg. Heavy weight bulls made between 265c and 325c/kg.
The next sale draw November 18: 1. Elders, 2. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 3. Alex Scott & Staff, 4. SEJ, 5. Rodwells, 6. Landmark.
Prime Sale - Wednesday, November 11 BULLOCKS 14 L. Vuillerman, Foster 1 F. & L. Dal Pozzo, Koonwarra 9 B.J. & G.M. Mackay, Cobains 15 P.E. & N.M. Garlick, Stradbroke 14 Adval P/L, Anderson 4 J. & A.J. Castle, Fulham
560.70kg 735.00kg 711.10kg 638.30kg 583.60kg 590.00kg
313.0 310.6 310.6 310.0 308.0 307.0
$1755.04 $2282.91 $2208.71 $1978.83 $1797.40 $1811.30
STEERS 1 R. & E. Evans, Bass 3 N.G. Hanks, Mirboo North 7 L. Vuillerman, Foster 12 G. & A. Crawford, French Island 1 P.A. & L.J. Taylor, Toora 1 C.L. & S. Waring, Korumburra
375.00kg 458.30kg 530.70kg 525.00kg 310.00kg 375.00kg
327.6 315.6 313.0 311.6 310.0 310.0
$1228.50 $1446.50 $1661.14 $1635.90 $961.00 $1162.50
COWS 1 R. & C. Donat, Wonthaggi 2 W.S. & D.H. Bray, Waratah North 1 J. & M. Dyson Holland, Allambee 4 Redmond Dairies, Inverloch 7 R. Bobby & Son, Woodside 8 J.T. Sibley Pastoral, Archies Creek
570.00kg 490.00kg 465.00kg 480.00kg 507.10kg 612.50kg
266.6 264.6 264.6 264.6 263.6 263.2
$1519.62 $1296.54 $1230.39 $1270.08 $1336.83 $1612.10
HEIFERS 1 A. & J. Nicoll, Fish Creek 1 R. & E. Evans, Bass 1 Rangona P/L, Leongatha 1 B. & D. Harrison, Mirboo North 1 P.A. & L.J. Taylor, Toora 1 C.L. & S. Waring, Korumburra
330.00kg 380.00kg 410.00kg 320.00kg 355.00kg 330.00kg
318.6 316.6 310.6 308.2 307.6 307.6
$1051.38 $1203.08 $1273.46 $986.24 $1091.98 $1015.08
1070.00kg 820.00kg 1065.00kg 855.00kg 1025.00kg 895.00kg
325.2 323.6 314.6 309.2 308.6 305.6
$3479.64 $2653.52 $3350.49 $2643.66 $3163.15 $2735.12
BULLS 1 P. Ringer, Bass 1 A. & J. Nicholl, Fish Creek 1 E.A., G.E., R.I. & G.J. Baillie, Tyers 1 K.C. Underwood, Alberton 1 R.J. & M.J. Bowron, Sandy Point 1 L.M. & J. O’Sullivan, Foster
Store sale Thursday, November 12 Total yarding: 1539 Steers: P.R. Fleming, Traralgon East, 1 x $1700; D.J. & D.A. Altson, Fish Creek, 8 x $1630; J. Myer, Carrajung, 3 x $1570; G. & J. Teagle, Jeetho West, 4 x $1570; R. & D. Walker, Budgeree, 9 x $1525; J.F. Deering, Koorooman, 10 x $1470; D. & H. Bassed, Waratah North, 10 x $1415. Heifers: R. & D. Walker, Budgeree, 1 x $1270; B.J. & G.a. Dakin, Glen Forbes, 6 x $1135; A. Woolan, 4 x $1080; P. LePage, Mirboo, 3 x $1065; J. & K. Hilliar, Mirboo, 22 x $980; L. & T. Love, Narracan, 4 x $970; D.C. & P. Burns, Budgeree, 19 x $950. Cows: L.N. & A.N. Vukosav, Grand Ridge, 1 x $850; M. Pegus, 1 x $780. Cows and calves: Prosper Valley Ent, Budgeree, 10 x $1530; B. & A. Lucas, Hedley, 2 x $1560; P.A. & S.E. Campbell, Mirboo North, 8 x $1440; M. Goodwin, Leongatha, 1 x $1360; N. Roberts, Mirboo North, 2 x $1340; P. Hall, Jeetho West, 1 x $1310; Kevarl P/L, Allambee East, 1 x $1260; G.I. & L. Webster, Tarwin, 4 x $1180.
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Farming Insight
Zerbes farewell Buffalo By Stuart Biggins BUFFALO was on the move Friday morning, or to be more exact, the Zerbes were. Marie and Gavan Zerbe have lived on the property at Buffalo for 50 years but that is all changing. Mrs Zerbe said, “We have loved it to death but it is time to move on.” Landmark Real Estate put the accumulated chattels of the Zerbes’ farming, industrial and domestic lives under the hammer at the auction, which attracted a large crowd.
CLEARING SALE
The couple is moving to Meeniyan. They look forward to camping, golf, fishing, music (drums and guitar) and “a bit of engineering to keep my hand in,” Mr Zerbe said. Mrs Zerbe has not retired just yet. She works for Latrobe Regional Health at Wonthaggi in community mental health. “It has been a good lifestyle and great for our children, but now it is time for us to look after ourselves,” she said. The Stony Creek Football Netball Club catered and was kept busy as the cold weather increased the appetite for coffee and food.
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Friday December 4, 2015 10am start
Right, Memories galore: with her four year old, Taylor in tow, Kate Zerbe was feeling nostalgic as she recalled her childhood, and excitement about her parents Marie and Gavan Zerbe’s new beginning.
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Time to smell the roses: from left, Marie and Gavan Zerbe are moving to Meeniyan after selling their Buffalo farm.
John Deere 3350 Tractor 4WD with cabin & front end loader; Hulls round bale feeder; 8ft grader blade hyd angle & tilt; Green acres 400lt spray unit with reel and boom; 9'x5' trailer with stock crate elect. brakes; Ruddweigh 600 Electronic Scales and split platform; Silvan 100lt spray unit; “Waste not” rectangle bale feeder ; 5 hay rings; Root rake with hydraulic grab arm & ripper; F.E. loader hydraulic hay feeder and forks;Yamaha 200 E Ag motor bikes; 6x4 trailer; 3pl hay forks - carry all; VH/duty welding table; Stainless steel work bench's; Welders large & small; Elect. fence unit; Gall elect fence tester; Elec. fence equipment & sundries; Poly pipe spindle; Pine posts various; H/D stockyard gates; Var. poly pipe fittings & pipe; New gal steel posts; Wire netting; Ring lock; O/h fuel tanks; 500lt & 1200lt split fuel; Pipe bender; Oxy set; Assort tools; Pedestal drill; Assort. Steel pipe & channel; Fire fighting pump; Air compressor; Cement mixer; many other numerous sundries. Other & Household: Ride on lawn mower “Cub Cadet 42”; Caravan; Patio heater; Freezer; Fridge; BBQ; Massage table;Wheel barrow; Ladders; Elec. heaters; Table tennis table; Var. tables, chairs, drawers; Cupboards; Bicycles x2; Car fridge; Other household sundries;Antique double mirror wardrobe. Outside Vendor: Massey Ferguson 35x tractor, MF saw bench, MF pulley; MF towbar; MF drawbar; MF 35x owner's manual; Calf trailer; Grader blade; 3pl scoop; 3pl jib; 3pl super spreader; 3pl ripper; Carry all; PTO shaft, drag chain, pipe threader; Chainsaw & saw mill; Single cow milking plant with buckets etc.; Calf feeders, troughs and bottles; Knapsacks, spray units; Garden fert. spreader; Lawn aerator roller; Mulcher; Lawn mower.
Elders Leongatha: 5662 3523 Elders Korumburra: 5658 1894 Don Olden: 0417 805 312 ELD9240553
www.elders.com.au ID:C2405
Enquiries: Brian Kyle 0427 708 291
CLEARING SALE
TACTICS FOR DRY TIMES
ANTIQUES, HOUSEHOLD & FARM EQUIPMENT A/C Robertson Family 25 Arbuthnot's Rd, Tarwin Lower
Friday November 27, 2015 at 10:30am Antiques & household items: Victorian bookcase; original Wonthaggi mine manager's cedar desk; Edwardian side board; Edwardian black mantle clock; Walnut display cabinet; dining room table; Victorian gents chair & foot stool; Edwardian nursing chair; ass Victorian balloon back chairs; Bentwood chairs; Victorian Gilt over mantle mirror; French corner cabinet; Edwardian corner cabinet;Victorian piano stool; chest of drawers, flame mahogany; Victorian convex mirror; 19thc sideboard; Victorian cheval table top mirrors x 2; magnificent tilt top loo table; garden furniture; vast qty of Victorian & Edwardian antiques bric & brac; porcelain; 2 x lounge suites; glassware; silverware; Retro glassware; crystal; ass paintings; wall tapestry; vast array of collectables too numerous to mention; 2 door fridge / freezer; filing cabinets; whiteboard; table; chairs; gym set; ass sundry items. Farm Equipment: 50 bales hay; motorbike fertiliser spreader; work benches; round & square hay rings; calf feeders; calf troughs; test buckets; dairy plant spare parts; generator; ass nuts & bolts; tools; treated pine posts; gates; elec fence reels; culverts; calving chains and much much more.
Outside Vendors Welcome Terms: Strictly cash or cheque on day of sale. Photo ID for registration. Number system. GST where applicable. Light luncheon available.
LANDMARK LEONGATHA TOM BROWNE 0417 493 263 GLENN WRIGHT 0439 622 245
OPEN DAY AT LEONGATHA SOUTH
With Host Farmers Warren and Kerrie Redmond Facilitator Matt Harms plus South Gippsland farmers, Rod & Lyndell Cope, Matt & Robyn Colwill, Paul & Louise Sherar
6870 Bass Highway, Inverloch (Redmond Dairy farm No2) (Look for the GippsDairy Field Day signs)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 FROM 10.30AM TO 1PM
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Grazing management through summer and the season ahead Light lunch, tea and coffee is provided, come for a cuppa from 10.00am onwards. All dairy farmers and people interested in the dairy industry are welcome.
This Open Day is funded by Dairy Australia & GippsDairy.
For more information call John Gallienne 0407 863 493
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TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 JARS. Fowlers. Size 31, 27 and 20. Good condition. $50 the lot. Ph. 5664 0120. MATCHBOX LABELS. 44 assorted labels. $20 the lot. ph. 5664 0120. VERTICAL BLINDS. 2x1800W/2000H. 2x2100W/1450H. Dusty pink. $40. Ph. 0427 632 880. JACK & JILL GARDEN SEATS. Painted pale beige. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 5662 2851. GARDEN CHAIR. Wooden. painted pale beige. Excellent condition. $25. Ph. 5662 2851. KEYBOARD. Excellent condition. $35. ph. 5662 2549. PAINTER’S TRESTLES. Wooden. H180cm. Older style. 450. ph. 5662 5141. ORGANIC ROSEMARY. Large bunch. Wont be picked till buyer come to pay. $50 the lot. Ph. 0487 773 897. MOBILE PHONE. Samsung C5220. Dual UMTS folder. Telstra next G network. unlocked. Excellent condition. Needs card. $50. Ph. 0487 773 897. iPAD CASE. Otterbox defender brand. For iPad Air 2. Rugged protection. Brand new. RRP. $99.95 selling for $50. Ph. 0419 827 697. ARM CHAIRS. Wingback floral tapestry. 1 pair. Excellent condition. Can deliver. $50. ph. 0407 096 958. Message for photo. WALL DECO. Two. Black coated metal love heart candle holders. $10. Leongatha. Ph. 0487 238 907. SOCCER GOALS. 180H x 258W. requires new net. used. $20. Ph. 5662 5141. BICYCLES. Two. Adult unisex. Good working condition. $20 each. Ph. 0412 755 627. KEYBOARD. Full size. Excellent condition. Easy to play. 100 songs and music. $50. Ph. 5672 2663. RACHET TIE DOWN STRAPS. 2500kg. As new. Used once. Leongatha. $40. for both. Ph. 0401 713 566. OLD WOOD AUGERS. 1/2 and 7/8 inch. Shafts 18 inches. Leongatha. $25 for both. ph. 0401 713 566. HOME BUFFET. 32cm. Stanley Rogers. Only used once to keep food warm. Looks new. $40. Ph. 5674 2747. SINGLE BED & BASE. $5. Good condition. Ph. 0412 755 627. LARGE SINGLE BED & BASE. very good condition. $50. Ph. 0408 344 470. SINGLE BEDHEAD. White. very good condition. $30. Ph. 0408 344 470. FRIDGE. No freezer. w 64cm x d 64 cm x h 141 cm. Fisher & Paykel. $50. Ph. 5672 2663.
KITCHEN CHAIRS. Four. Cream leather. Good condition. $50. Ph. 5662 3925. STANDARD LAMP. $30. Ph. 5662 3925. WASHING & IRONING STATION & DRESSING TABLE, SEAT AND MIRROR. Tubular steel. Washing and ironing station on castors. $50. ph. 0439 572 372. PRESERVING URN. Fowlers Vacola. Modern plastic. Electric. $50. Ph. 0490 070 103. DINING TABLE & 3 CHAIRS. Table extends. Items in need of a clean but quite sound. Ruby area. $45. Ph. 0439 952 350. LOUNGE SUITE. Club. 3 piece. Floral design. In good condition. $50. Ph. 5668 1281. BEARDED IRIS. 15 available. Assorted colours. $2.50 each. Ph. 0428 168 297. BOAT. Fibreglass. Fair condition. Between Leongatha and Inverloch. $20. Ph. 0499 533 992. PORTABLE CLOTHES RACK. Ideal for markets. 180cm high x 150com wide. $35. Ph. 5638 8119. CAT CARRIER. Never used. $30. Ph. 5638 8119. MATURE TREE FERN. 5ft high approx trunk. Very healthy. Leongatha.$40. Ph. 5662 2445. ELECTRIC HOTPLATE & OVEN. Both work. Changed to gas hotplate. $50. Ph. 0401 202 766. COOK TOP. Fisher & Paykel. 600mm ceran. Working but best for parts. $10. Leongatha. Ph. 0423 823 240. RANGE HOOD. Robinhood. 600mm. Recirculating. Copper colour in good working order needs plug. $35. Ph. 0423 823 240. COFFEE TABLE. Solid pine. oblong with large drawer for storage. very good condition. $50. Ph. 0428 859 583. LG DVD PLAYER. $30. Ph. 0414 363 202. HDD & DVD PLAYER. Panasonic. SD Card reader. $30. Ph. 0414 363 202. PLAYSCHOOL TURN TABLE. Plastic sit & spin. Great condition. $10. Leongatha. ph. 0487 238 907. TV/STEREO CABINET. w 180cm x h 106cm. Good condition. $50. Ph. 5662 0266. CHRISTENING ROBE. Vintage with cap and embroidery. Short sleeve. Very good condition. For under 6 months child. $25. Ph. 0417 102 526. FISHING ROD. Child size. Never used. $25. Ph. 0417 102 526. CHAINSAW. Electric. Ozito brand. 3mm blade. $50. Ph. 5672 4372 after 5pm.
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Finance and Administrative Services Officer (0.8) Newhaven College, an independent co-educational school on Phillip Island, offers quality education for students from Prep to Year 12. We require an experienced finance professional to perform various book-keeping and administrative tasks in order to facilitate and implement the effective day to day procedures of the Business Office. For a position description visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au/employment Please email applications to amanda.bill@newhavencol.vic.edu.au Applications close Friday 27 November 2015
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Form B SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE COUNCIL NOTICE OF AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNING PERMIT Pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 The land affected by the application is located at 90 Walkerville Road, Tarwin Lower and 24 Tarwin Meadows Road, Tarwin Lower VIC 3956 being L1 PS543969T Parish of Tarwin and L1 PS328361N Parish of Tarwin. The application is for a permit to: Use land for camping and carpark in association with music festival. The applicant for the permit is: Red Hill Entertainment Pty Ltd. The Application Reference Number is: 2015/312. You may look at the Application and any documents that support the Application at the office of the Responsible Authority. This can be done during office hours Monday to Friday (8.30am to 5pm) and is free of charge. The Responsible Authority is: South Gippsland Shire Council Private Bag 4 9 Smith Street, Leongatha 3953 Telephone: 5662 9200 Any person who may be affected by the granting of the permit may object or make other submissions to the Responsible Authority. An objection must be sent to the Responsible Authority in writing, include the reasons for the objection and state how the objector would be affected. If you object, the Responsible Authority will tell you its decision. Privacy Notification: The responsible authority must make a copy of every objection available at its office for any person to inspect during office hours free of charge until the end of the period during which an application may be made for review of a decision on the application. The Responsible Authority will not decide on this application until 14 days after the date of this Notice. Dated: 17/11/2015.
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Gippsland Southern Health Service delivers a range of hospital and health services to our community. We are a well-regarded and supportive employer of 500 staff offering a great work environment and rewarding careers. Staff have access to supportive education and development programs, as well as attractive benefits and salary packaging. If you are keen to further your career and join a supportive and progressive organisation, you can contact us on 5667 5664 for more information. Applications should be emailed to: Jobs@gshs.com.au including a cover letter and CV. Applicants will be required to provide a current police check. For details on job requirements or how to apply, visit our website at: www.gshs.com.au
CLINICAL NURSE EDUCATOR Registered Nurse – Grade 4 0.6 EFT, Permanent Part Time
CHIEF RADIOGRAPHER / SONOGRAPHER Full Time 1.0 EFT – with ADO Applications close on: Thursday, 26th November 2015. Apply now to become part of our great team!
Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is one of the largest community health providers in Victoria. We provide professional and career development, salary packaging, an employee assistance program, work life balance and much more. We are currently offering the following career opportunity:
Regional Project Officer – AOD Services Gippsland (20160) Fixed Term Part Time, Location Negotiable Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is the lead agency for Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Services in Gippsland. We are working in partnership with other Gippsland AOD services to implement the Alcohol and Drug Services Framework. This is about providing a streamlined, accessible, high quality evidence based treatment service which is more recovery orientated and family inclusive. This project role is regional and will require support to LCHS and our service delivery partners for the completion of tasks for 2015-16. If you have a strong record in successful project management and experience of the AOD sector, you will suit this part time role. Take this opportunity to be part of the vision for AOD services in Gippsland. For more information, please contact Alison Skeldon, Executive Director Community Support and Connection on 5136 5266.
Applications will be accepted up until 11pm, Friday 20 November 2015.
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Korumburra Secondary College Busy real estate agency in Venus Bay requires a
SALES PERSON FOR 2-3 DAYS PER WEEK Experience is preferred. A current agentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rep qualiďŹ cation and car licence is a must. This role will involve weekend work. Please send your cover letter and resumĂŠ through to alexscott@venusbayre.com.au or contact Daniel on (03) 5663 7111
SOCIAL WORKER 38 hour week (Fixed term 1 year contract) Range ES 1 - 1 - 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 27.1.2016 - 20.12.2016
2016 2015 TRAINEESHIP TRAINEESHIP Cert III Sport Sport & & Recreation Recreation Commencing January 2016 Commencing January 2015
Job Description can be obtained by phoning Kim Cross 03 56 551 566 or email: korumburra.sc@edumail.vic.gov.au Apply online @ https://tinyurl.com/oy6bvs4 Applications close November 20th , 2015
Job description descriptioncan canbebe obtained obtained by by phoning GabeWindsor Windsor 5662 phoning Gabe onon 03 03 5662 43334333 Forward letter of of application applicationalong along with Forward letter with CVCV to: to: windsor.gabe.m@edumail.vic.gov.au gwindsor@leonsec.vic.edu.au or or Leongatha Secondary College, Leongatha Secondary College Private Bag 1, 1, Leongatha Leongatha3953 3953
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Brown Wigg (Meeniyan) Brown Wigg is a leading retailer of rural merchandise in Gippsland servicing the agricultural and industrial sectors. Providing for ongoing farming requirements we also provide advice to assist rural producers meet their operating goals. This role will be based at our Meeniyan store. The applicant should be enthusiastic, well presented, possess excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrate previous experience in servicing the agricultural sector in a retail environment. Answering to the Store Manager they will work as part of a team in servicing clients, managing inventory levels and maintaining overall store presentation. A current drivers license is a requirement and a fork lift licence would be an advantage. The successful applicant will need to ensure the highest level of customer service is maintained by themselves at all times. Working hours are Monday to Friday as well as every alternate Saturday morning. An attractive remuneration package will be offered to the right applicant. This is an opportunity to join a growing business focusing on assisting our rural clients meet their farming goals. Applications in writing will close 2nd December 2015 and are to be directed to: Mr Luke Johnston Brown Wigg PO Box 9272 SALE, Vic., 3850 luke.johnston@brownwigg.com.au
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DISPATCH COORDINATOR ROLE at its Pound Creek site This role includes some Saturday work and public holidays. The successful applicant will need to be physically ďŹ t, productivity focused, highly organised and accurate with their work. Previous experience in forklifts, warehousing/logistics would be advantageous. Own transport is required. Please email l.townley@freshzest.com.au for an application form or ring (03) 5674 5575 for more information Applications close COB 11/12/15
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required 24-30 hours a week 520 cow dairy 14 kms from Leongatha Tuesday am and pm milking Wednesday pm milking Thursday am and pm milking Helping with young cattle, etc. For more information please phone 5664 9294 / 0400 909 227
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EARLY LEARNING EDUCATOR ASSISTANT, KINDERGARTEN SITE Assistant 4 Days week (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) Hours will be: 25.40hr per week Duration: 12 months starts late of January 2016 We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Early Educator Assistant to join our team working within our fully funded Kindergarten program. You will work closely with your colleagues in a collaborative practice to deliver best practice, high quality care and education to our 4-5 year old program. There is a combination of contact hours engaging with the children and program preparation time as well. The successful applicants will need to be able to demonstrate exceptional passion for childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s learning and development, understanding of early learning frameworks, proven experience working in similar roles.You must have a CertiďŹ cate III in Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services and ideally be working towards a Diploma in Children Services. To be successful, please submit your resumĂŠ, and a covering note outlining: Your skills and experience to fulďŹ l the role, Why you believe you would be best for the role? What you would bring to the role? What you will gain professionally from fulďŹ lling this role if you were successful? If you would like more information in relation to what the role involves or a copy of the Job Description, please contact Sue Ritchie on 0428 046 414. Applications are to be received by close of business Wednesday 25th November to Sue Ritchie, via email at sue.ritchie@karmaiccc.asn.au
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LIVE-IN HOUSEKEEPER WANTED
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To assist with the care of an elderly lady. Must be honest, clean and reliable. Excellent working conditions. For more details phone 0429 388 587 (evenings preferred)
FOR WEEKEND WORK and for a week in December from 15th - 21st 170 cows, 20 swingover herringbone Fish Creek area Phone 0438 891 279
LIFESTYLE CENTRED SERVICES
Specialised Support Worker - Trida Medical / High Care experience WEDNESDAYS & ALTERNATE WEEKENDS 8am - 4pm Email: employment@lifestylecentred.com.au Phone: 9483 4755
Korumburra Secondary College TRAINEESHIP 2016 – CERTIFICATE 111 SPORT AND RECREATION (AFL SPORTS READY TRAINEESHIP) Trainees have the opportunity to gain a Sport and Recreation Vocational Qualification and workplace simultaneously.
TRAINEESHIP 2016 – CERTIFICATE 111 IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (MEGT TRAINEESHIP) Trainees have the opportunity to gain an Information Technology Vocational Qualification and workplace simultaneously.
TRAINEESHIP 2016 – CERTIFICATE 111 IN EDUCATION (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. 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
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 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
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.
URGENT SALE $289,000 UNIT FOR SALE PHONE OWNER DIRECT 3 bedroom only 2.5 yrs old ducted heating Phone Anna 0419 818 011
used vehicles SUBARU BRUMBY ute, fibreglass canopy, bullbar, 4 good tyres, blown head gaskett, ELS401, $1,200 ONO. Ph: 0428-634200.
Affordable cars at drive away prices
MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha. L.M.C.T. 2714
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CARAVAN Jayco Freedom, 2003 model, pop top, offroad, 2 single beds, annex, serviced 2014, excellent condition, $17,000. Dumbalk 0425750438. FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175. NEW HEN HOUSES - suit 6 to 7 hens, $400. 56642443. 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. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.
livestock BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.
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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 to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.
garage sales CHRISTMAS GIFT bargains, ex Zen Emporium stock, Saturday 21st, 63 Farmers Road, Dumbalk. Large variety of other goods. LEONGATHA 16 Horn Street. Moving house sale, Saturday, November 21, 8am - 4pm. Everything priced to sell. MASSIVE SALE 12 Lee Parade, Leongatha, Saturday 21st, 8am - 4pm, no early birds. Antiques, household items, gifts, glassware and more.
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HUGE GARAGE SALE SATURDAY NOVEMBER 28 9am - 4pm
MARDAN HALL Coulters Road, Mardan Local families have got together to sell household items, collectables, toys, garden, farm, tools, antiques, and lots, lots more. Sausage sizzle With monies raised to support Women’s Cancer & Peter McCallum Inst.
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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Mirboo North & District Community Foundation Inc
Notice of Annual General Meeting The 2014/15 financial year Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation Inc will be held on Monday 30 November 2015 commencing at 7pm at the Walter J Tuck Recreation Function Room Mirboo North. Agenda as circulated to members. Post the AGM presentations will be made to the 2015 Community Grant recipients and we welcome the community attending the grants presentation. This presentation will commence at 7.30pm. Derrick Ehmke Executive Officer info@mirboodistrictfoundation.org.au Phone: 0418 301 092
THE family of DIRKJE BIERSTEKER would like to thank everyone for their love, support, flowers, cards, phone calls, prayers and also for helping to celebrate Mum, Oma and great Oma’s life, by attending her funeral service. Thank you.
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bereavement thanks ALDRIDGE Norma. Passed away unexpectedly on October 27, 2015. The family has since received many messages of support and love. Please accept this note as our personal thank you. Norma’s children, Carol, Sandra, Phillip and Roxanne, their partners, 9 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren will miss their Trolley Nan and mum greatly. A special thank you to Rosie and Marie for their wonderful support over the years and their memories that they shared. Special thanks also to Pam Herrald who kindly guided the family with the funeral service, Handley Funeral Services and especially Ray Sullivan for their professional and caring services. Grateful thanks to all staff at Woorayl Lodge for the generous and kind care shown to Mum over the past 9 years. We also thank the nursing staff at Leongatha Hospital for their professional care and understanding. Please accept this thank you as a personal note. The family is so grateful to all who have helped with an understanding word, kind act and gifts. At such a time the love and support of friends is absolutely invaluable. We are forever grateful and appreciate the thoughtfulness of many people.
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LEONGATHA RSL THANKS Members of the community for supporting the Annual Poppy Appeal and for their attendance at the Wreath Laying on Remembrance Day.
THANK YOU On behalf of the Korumburra Sub-Branch of the RSL I wish to thank the principals, teachers, parents and students of the 3 local schools for making it possible for their participation in the Service and re-dedication of the new Memorial stone located at the Cenotaph in Coleman Park, on November 11, 2015. Also we thank the community for their support for the poppy day appeal. Kevin Moon President
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deaths CONSTANTINE - Daniel Richard. Died suddenly on November 5, 2015 at Magowra Station, Normanton, Queensland. A private family service will be held.
GIBSON - Annie (Nancy). Passed away November 6, 2015. Loved sister-in-law of Vera Deans Derrick. Loved auntie to the Derrick and Hannon, and families. Deepest sympathy to George, Meg, Pip and family.
deaths HAMS (nee Lane) - Helen. Passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Loved wife of Ken (dec). Adored mum of Travis and Tracy, Kent and Emma, Bree and Adi. Proud and devoted Nan of Bailey, Sharli, Tayla, Kaelin, Ella and Kyle. Your strength and inspiration will be forever with us. Mum/Nan Thanks for being the strongest and bravest mum in the world. Only the people close to your heart will ever realise what a strong woman you were. I will miss your always truthful opinions with all the conversations we shared. We also thank you for being the most loving and caring nan to our two children, Bailey and Sharli. Love Travis and Tracy xxoo. To my dearest Nan, I love you with all my heart. You taught me many many things and I will miss you dearly, but at least you may live peacefully without pain and be back with Poppy again. Love Sharli. To Nan, Thanks for being a great Nan to me and for your many one on one basketball sessions with me. I will miss you so much and the special bond that we shared. Love Bailey. The most inspirational, amazing mother I could have asked for, your courage and strength will forever be in my heart. There will never be a day go by that I don’t think of you and the times we shared. Love Kent. Dearly loved and very special Nana to Tayla, we shared so many special times cooking, sewing and all the fun things we did, memories to cherish forever xx. Much loved friend to Emma, Ashlee, Lucas and Caitlin, your warm and welcoming nature was just so beautiful. Thank you for being a part of our lives and allowing us to be a part of yours. Taken far too soon, there were so many more chapters left, we wish you could have been a part of. We will miss you so much and love you always xx. Kent, Emma, Tayla, Ashlee, Lucas and Caitlin. Life took you away from us too young, With tears we saw you suffer, We watched you fade away, Our hearts were slowly breaking, As you fought so hard to stay. Make your new garden bloom with as much passion and direction as you gave. Forever in our hearts. Bree, Adrian, Kaelin, Ella and Kyle. Dearly loved sister-in-law, Auntie H and inspirational friend. You have fought the good fight H, now it’s time to rest and relax with Porky. We love you.
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deaths Eddie and Marree, Kristy, James, Samuel and Olivia, Matthew, Melinda, Edward and Amelia and Narelle, Luke, Abigale and Liam. HAMS - Helen. 4.1.1950 - 12.11.2015 Helen my amazing twin sister. Who I admired for your strength and friendship, no one can ever take your place. Part of me will never be the same. Love you forever. Net and brother-in-law Barry. HAMS - Helen. 4.1.1950 - 12.11.2015 To my sister Helen - you were special in our lives, always there when I needed a chat. You always put everyone else before yourself. The strongest person. No more suffering Hel. Miss you heaps. Marg, brother-in-law Phil. HAMS - Helen. Dear Bree, Travis, Kent and all your families. Deepest sympathy and love to you all. Kaye Littlejohn and family. HAMS - Helen. Our thoughts are with Travis, Bree, Kent, and families. Catering won’t be the same without you. A great friend who you could count on, Helen would tell it as it was, truthful, caring, respectful, funny. A strong woman til the end with a great sense of humour, an open heart, who would do anything for you. Helen you will remain in our hearts. Resting comfortably now. Neil, Veronica, Lach, Cal, Ethan and Gareth Park. HAMS - Helen. The most courageous, determined and beautiful person. Travis, Tracey, Bailey, Sharli, Kent and Tayla. Bree Aidi, Kailen, Ella, Kyle, Nett, Barry and your families. Marg, Phil and your families. Edd, Marree and your families. To all Helen’s nieces and nephews Family was Hel. Our love and thoughts are with you all. Charlie, Gill and family. HAMS - Helen. If there is someone you can talk to, someone no one can replace Someone you can laugh and cry with, is someone you can count on in good times and bad For that honest opinion regardless if you like it, but sometimes need to hear. Someone you could work with and not even need to talk. Someone you can shop with and not buy anything. If everyone had a friend like Helly Hams the world would be a happy place. Gill and Charlie.
funerals HAMS - A Funeral Service to celebrate the life of Helen Hams will be held at the Meeniyan Town Hall on Friday, November 20, 2015 commencing at 1.30pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Meeniyan Lawn Cemetery.
South Gippsland umpires join AFL Gippsland AFL Gippsland has welcomed a third umpires group into its regional administration centre with the South Gippsland Umpires Association signing on for the next two years.
The move follows the successful integration of Gippsland and Sale umpires associations in season 2015 and means three of the region’s four umpires groups are now administered from the AFL Gippsland office in Morwell. SGUA president Graham Laird said the association was first approached to join the RAC three years ago, but the
time was now right to make a change. “We’ve been lucky to have had good administrators and we decided to hold off until we were sure we wanted to be a part of it,” Laird said. “It’s going to be beneficial in terms of sponsorship and taking the pressure off volunteers.” Laird said he hoped having a majority of the region’s umpires associations in the RAC would benefit umpiring in Gippsland as a whole. AFL Gippsland region general manager Travis Switzer said providing a professional and collaborative administration service was a major reason the RAC was put in place.
“We firmly believe the RAC model is the way forward for football leagues and umpires associations,” Switzer said. “This year was our first venture into umpire administration and we feel we achieved some very positive results and put lots of things in place to build on next year. “With three associations now on board it gives us scope to provide a dedicated resource to umpiring within our structure, which we are very excited about.” SGUA is the seventh Gippsland football league or umpires association to sign a service agreement with the RAC since its formation less than two years ago.
• South Gippsland Yacht Club
Strength in numbers: from left, South Gippsland Umpires Association president Graham Laird and AFL Gippsland region general manager Travis Switzer. Three of the region’s four umpires’ groups are now administered from the AFL Gippsland office in Morwell.
Hot contest on the inlet South Gippsland pennant bowls AFTER a somewhat wild and windy start to the sailing season on November 1 the next two weekends’ sailing on Anderson’s Inlet at Inverloch were a dream for the many sailors. The weather over the last two weekends was warm and sunny with pleasant winds from the southwest. Those sailors who took to the water, including many of our junior members, enjoyed the wonderful conditions. The sailors were competing in the Knights of Leongatha Toyota Series with races hotly contested as can be seen from the results. On November 8, 13 sail-
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ors took to the water while on November 15, 10 sailors competed. At the same time training was carried out for four new junior members while two other juniors competed in the races. The club was pleased to see an increasing number of families enjoying the day with some juniors returning again after last year’s events. Results of races held in the series were as follows: November 8, 2015 Race Two, A Division: first Pete Kiely (Windrush Catamaran), second Garry Reeves (Hobie 16 Catamaran). Race Two, B Division: first Matt Kiely, second Noel Owen and third Ivan Abbott (all sailing Impulse yachts). Race Three, A Division:
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Bail refused THE man accused of attacking two South Gippsland Shire Council officers has been refused bail.
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first Pete Kiely (Windrush Catamaran). Race Three, B Division: first Matt Kiely (Impulse), second David Barker and son Wil (Taser Yacht) and third Keith Cousens (Impulse). November 15, 2015 Race Four, B Division: first Noel Owen (Impulse), second David Barker and son Wil (Taser yacht) and third Ken Mckenzie (Impulse). There were no A Division boats sailing. Race Five, A Division: first Rob McNair (Windrush Catamaran). Race Five, B Division: first Toby Leppin (Impulse), second David Barker and son Wil (Taser yacht) and third David Grimmond (Impulse).
The 45 year old from Turtons Creek applied for bail at the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court on November 4 but the request was rejected. He will face two charges of attempted murder when he returns to the Latrobe Valley Magistrates Court for a committal hearing on March 23, 2016. He will be remanded in custody until that date. The charges relate to an incident at the man’s property on May 25 this year. The council officers met with the accused on his property in relation to building compliance matters. Police allege the accused officers were attacked by the man while inspecting the property.
Results
Division 1: Inverloch 1685 d Lang Lang 0-55; Leongatha 16-81 d Korumburra 0-56; Phillip Island White 1-58 lt Phillip Island Blue 15-92; Loch & District 4-68 lt Wonthaggi 12-73. Division 2: Mirboo North 14-89 d Toora 2-69; Fish Creek 13-70 d Meeniyan 3-56; San Remo 16-88 d Corinella 0-62; Tarwin Lower 14-87 d Inverloch 2-68. Division 3: Wonthaggi Blue 14-81 d Foster 2-56; Leongatha 16-74 d Korumburra 0-62; Phillip Island 2-51 lt San Remo 14-84; Port Welshpool14-85 d Wonthaggi 2-52. Division 4: Wonthaggi 14-71 d Lang Lang 2-57; Leongatha 16-80 d Korumburra 0-48; Inverloch Blue 14-75 d Phillip Island 2-61; Korumburra 7-69 drew Inverloch White 9-69. Division 5: Meeniyan 16-108 d Phillip Island 0-54; Foster 16-76 d Inverloch 0-55; Loch and District 0-46
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Ladders Division 1 Leongatha .......................+48 58 Inverloch .........................+98 47 Phillip Island Blue ..........+26 38 Korumburra .....................+8 30 Lang Lang ...........................-7 30 Wonthaggi .........................-32 27 Phillip Island White ............-8 20 Loch & District ................-133 6
Division 2 San Remo ........................+75 Toora ................................+6 Fish Creek ......................+19 Tarwin Lower .................-11 Mirboo North ..................+18 Meeniyan ..........................-17 Inverloch ......................... -43 Corinella ...........................-47 Division 3 Wonthaggi Blue .......... +121 Phillip Island ..................+66 Foster ............................... +2 San Remo ........................-25 Port Welshpool .................. -4 Leongatha .........................-64 Wonthaggi Gold ................-64 Korumburra ..................... -32 Division 4 Inverloch White ..............+80 Wonthaggi ......................+40 Inverloch Blue ...................-8 Leongatha ..................... +24 Tarwin Lower ................... +1 Phillip Island .................. +20 Korumburra .......................-36 Lang Lang ......................-137 Division 5 Corinella .......................+140 San Remo .....................+123 Meeniyan.........................+84 Toora .................................+4 Foster ................................-22 Loch & District .................-71 Phillip Island ....................-85 Inverloch ........................-104 Fish Creek ........................-69
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Tax scam alert
A LEONGATHA man has urged South Gippslanders to watch for scam phone calls purporting to be from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). Steve Tuckett received a phone call last Wednesday, alleging to be from the ATO. The caller, a man claiming to be Jason O’Connor, said Mr Tuckett faced fraud charges and he urged him to contact a New South Wales phone number. “I have got nothing outstanding. I don’t owe the tax office anything,” he said, so believed the call was a scam. The ATO said the public
is urged to be aware of phone scams where fraudsters attempt to intimidate people into paying a fake tax debt, threatening arrest if the fake debt is not paid immediately. “The fraudsters have expanded their approach, including digital recorded messages and text messages in addition to the standard voice calls,” an ATO spokesperson said. “We take taxpayer privacy seriously and remind people of the key differences between a scam of this nature and a genuine call from the ATO.” Things to remember: • the ATO would never cold call you about a debt; • ATO operating hours are 8am–6pm. The ATO would
never request a phone call before 7am; • the ATO does not use digital recorded messaging; • the ATO would never threaten jail or arrest; • if you receive a call from the ATO and are concerned about its legitimacy, ask for the caller’s name and phone them back through the ATO’s switchboard on 13 28 69. “We continue to encourage people to be vigilant and to protect their personal information,” the ATO spokesperson said. If people want to report or think they may have fallen victim to a phone scam, contact the ATO on 13 28 61 (8am– 6pm, Monday to Friday).
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lt Toora 16-80; Corinella 2-60 lt San Remo 14-75; Corinella 16-0 (bye). Kiss of death tips next round: Lang Lang (home) should win with a bit of a struggle against Loch and District by six shots. Wonthaggi (home) will give Inverloch a run for its money but in the end will go down by 15 shots. Korumburra (home) will get back on the winning side of the register with a strong win over Phillip Island White, Korumburra by 25 shots. In the match of the round Phillip Island Blue (home) will get home by the ‘skin of its teeth by two shots over top of the table Leongatha.
A NUMBER of small fires were lit around an unused car park in Wonthaggi last Thursday. The fires were lit near the old Coles building at 5.50pm. Offenders used rubbish littered around the car park to start the fires, which were almost extinguished by the time police arrived. Wonthaggi CFA also attended the blaze and washed away the remainder of charred rubbish. No damage was done to the build-
ing. Bass Coast CIU detectives are investigating further.
Police seek driver
of the registration plate, ZLT, and believe the vehicle was a ZNZS Commodore. Anyone with further information is urged to contact Leongatha Police.
LEONGATHA Police are asking for public assistance in identifying an erratic driver. Police tried to intercept a dark coloured Holden sedan heading along the South Gippsland Highway from Ruby towards Leongatha around 11.45pm on Friday. Police managed to get the first half
POLICE are asking for the driver of a four wheel drive to attend Leongatha Police Station for questioning. Police are asking for further information in relation to a near accident on Horn Street, Leongatha on Saturday at 5.10pm.
Driver enquiry
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• Leongatha Cycling Club
New season speeds on track FRIDAY night was another great night of closely contested racing for the good field of riders and the start of a busy weekend for many of the club members.
Close finish: Josh Wight on the inside takes the win from Boyd Makepeace in this heat of the Junior one lap scratch race on Friday night.
Cycle works: from left, Oliver McLean and Thomas Fitzgerald following the Bass Coast Challenge in Inverloch on Saturday.
TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90
At Point Lonsdale
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0627 1206 1833
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0010 0711 1251 1930
0.40 1.47 0.50 1.31
0101 0801 1344 2042
0.48 1.42 0.47 1.31
0200 0900 1445 2204
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0310 1005 1557 2319
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All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM
As well as Friday night many riders were in action early Saturday for the Bass Coast Challenge at Inverloch whilst others were competing in Melbourne. As usual the first event of the night was the one lap time trial and the riders are keen to see if they have set a new personal best. Kevin Feely, Felicity Waddell, Boyd Makepeace, Kaleb Jans, Thomas Fitzgerald, Oliver McLean, Sulli and Harry Herbert and Josh Wight all put in a new season best showing that the training and racing is making a difference. In the Senior ranks Steve Allen 32.61 was best followed by Dylan Adams 33.50 and Bernadette Fitzgerald 35.33. For the Juniors it was Oliver McLean 36.89 ahead of Thomas Fitzgerald 38.15 and Michael Eastwood 39.09. The riders then had short scratch races for the next event. The Junior B scratch over three laps saw a win to Jack Allen from Harry Herbert and Sulli Herbert. In the Junior A Grade four lap race it was Oliver winning from Thomas and Kaleb Jans. Steve Allen controlled the pace of the Senior six lap scratch race pace and took the win from Kevin Feely and Bernadette Fitzgerald. Junior riders had to race a heat of the handicap to make the final.
In the first heat Josh Wight (30) had a narrow win from Boyd Makepeace (40) and David Eastwood (60) whilst in the second heat it was Felicity Waddell (45) winning from Oliver McLean (scr) and Harry Herbert (55). In the final Felicity Waddell sensed it was her night as she powered into the back straight to quickly round up the out markers before heading to the line a clear winner. Josh Wight tried hard all the way to secure second with Oliver flashing home to snatch third place. Dane Herbert (80) wound up the big gear in the Senior two lap handicap and made full use of his handicap to come home with the win from Kevin Feely (55) and Rob Waddell 45). The Junior riders who had not made the final were given a three lap race and the win went to Thomas Fitzgerald ahead of Michael Eastwood and Kaleb Jans. The next round of racing saw elimination scratch races where the last rider over the line each lap is withdrawn from the race. This makes for a sprint effort each lap so riders have to be fit and watch their position early on. In the Junior B Grade, Jack Allen rode well for the win ahead of Josh Wight and Sulli Herbert. In Junior A Grade it was another win to Oliver with Thomas making him work hard for the honours. Kaleb Jans also rode well to secure third place. In the Senior race the last few laps were very hotly contested and in the end it was the better fitness that saw Steve Allen out last Dylan
Adams for the main placings. Kevin Feely was most pleased to have taken thirdplace. With the night moving on the last senior race was a 10 lap scratch race. The bunch was nearly all there at the bell lap with several moves being made. However, Steve Allen was able to power to the front down the back straight and hold on for the win. Bernadette Fitzgerald flashed home around the outside to take second ahead of Rob Waddell in a good bunch finish. The junior riders had a round of sprint heats. Harry Herbert had a win over David Eastwood, and Boyd Makepeace a narrow win over Josh and Sulli. Michael Eastwood won over Jack Allen and Felicity Waddell whilst Oliver McLean kept his score sheet impeccable for the night with a win over Thomas and Kaleb. Training is held Wednesday night at 6.30pm provided it is not raining. Novices are invited to try out and see what the sport is all about. The club has bikes for riders to test the sport. Next week could be a bit quieter as many riders will be at Maryborough for the HPV event. Riders and members are reminded that the annual general meeting is on Tuesday night at the car club rooms at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve at 7.30pm. Be involved as it is your club. Come and nominate the people you want to take the club into 2016.
Queen of the sport By Sarah Vella THE summer racing season is fast approaching, with the first race at Woolamai on Saturday, November 28 and Stony Creek on Saturday, December 26.
Pound Creek’s Karen Strong has been involved in the racing industry for some 20 years and has been training her own horses for around 15 years. She said her interest in the sport came from her love of horses and the work she did with local trainer Geoff Jongebloed. “I normally have just one or two horses in work at a time, mainly slow ones!” she laughed. Karen said she has had several successes on the track, her most memorable winning the Healesville Cup in 2000. “Recently, I have had a few thirds at Woolamai with my current horse, Thunderball,” she said. Thunderball is a six year old gelding, by the Bart Cummings trained stallion God’s Own out of a mare called Clever Clogs. Karen said after some short distance races last season, she is hoping to step him up to staying this season. “We have started some
slow work, building up muscles and to get the miles underneath him,” she said. “His first race will probably be at Balnarring in early December and then we will put him onto the picnic circuit.” Karen said he is unlikely to race at Stony Creek this season unless he “comes out and does something super special” in his first race. “He is more likely to stick to the picnics. I hope he turns the corner and becomes competitive, that’s all I can ask for,” she said. “Owning and training a racehorse costs a lot of money, so unless you have a competitive horse, the sport is almost out of reach for hobby trainers.” Karen said trying to find places where she can work her horses is becoming more difficult. “I used to go down to the beach, but now we have to travel all the way to Coronet Bay for that and I don’t tend to take them to the track in the early stages of their training,” she said. “We just have to do a lot of road work.” Karen does all of the riding to get the horse ready for the track and then she enlists the help of a track work rider and jockey. Karen said Michelle Payne’s recent Melbourne Cup win was inspirational,
especially because she was so in control and calm about the whole situation. “It was so good; she was so in control and spoke so well. She said how it is, I know where she was coming from,” she said. “I agree with what she said, women do have to make a name for themselves before people take notice of them.” Often referred to as the sport of kings, Karen said horse racing is becoming less male dominated, at least at a country level. “There are a lot more fe-
male trainers now. I think we have proven we can do just as good a job as men can,” she said. “There are also a lot more female riders now.” Karen said she hasn’t come across discrimination or poor treatment locally. “I am just a hobby trainer and so less deeply involved in the industry, but I do believe it is not just a man’s world anymore,” she said. Karen said training racehorses is a fulfilling pursuit. “As I trainer I get to see my horses out on the track
in my colours, I get to know my horses and their personalities and it feeds my love of horses,” “There is a lot of work that goes into them to get them to the races. People often don’t realise what can go wrong before the horse even makes it to the tack. “It is not as easy as just grabbing any old horse and chucking it on the track.” Karen’s goal is to have horses that are competitive and to present horses that look good and perform on the track.
Local runner: Pound Creek racehorse trainer Karen Strong with her current horse, Thunderball. He will likely tackle his first race in Balnarring in December.
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Dog trials another winner for Korumburra THE 2015 Korumburra Sheep Dog Trials last week were a great success.
Good combination: Peter Kerin from Melbourne was in Korumburra last week with his dog Donbosco Keno, to compete in the annual sheep dog trails.
In the 50 years the event has been unable to proceed only once, in 2013. Club secretary Louise Reilly says this was due to a failure to get hold of any sheep and said, “In our area sheep aren’t easy to come by. The area is better known for its dairy cows.” Run under the auspices of the Korumburra Agriculture and Pastoral Society, the trials were a great lead up to the finals on Wednesday. Dog owners travelled from all over Victoria, SA, NSW, Tasmania and from as far away as Queensland. The trials were judged by one of the country’s top judges of working dogs,
Clean up crew: Ken Jelbart and his dog Val from Cape Liptrap and Keren Collins and her dog Sierra from Toora were at the Korumburra sheep dog trials held at the showgrounds last Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Michael Deppeler from Hamilton in the Western District. Deppeler was joined as a judge by South Gippsland’s own John Macdonald from Koonwarra who have been involved in the trials for more than 20 years. The Novice section was won by Jean Moir from Mirboo North with Morgan’s Toy 179. Second was Jess Macleod from Benalla with Freeway Oops 144, third Peter Kerin from Brunswick with Don Bosco Keno 133, fourth Dave Sharp from Beaudesert Qld with Heath’s Flash 109 and fifth Des Church from Rochester with Pearl 3rd 64. The Encouragement Award went to Tracy Ackland from Leongatha South with Viscan Sam 16. In the Improver section Maurie Burke from Timboon won with Morri Lynne Dash 176. Julieanne Sanderson from Sydney was second with Rowen Marley 161
while Des Church from Rochester was third with Yarrien Cohen 157 and Graeme Lace from Catani, fourth with Weetah Cobber 140. Open: first, Maurie Burke,Timboon, Qld180; second, Irene Kelly, Bennison, T.K.Kate 168; third, Dave Sharp, Beaudesert, Qld, Woodersons Meg 168; Jess Macleod, Benalla, Freeway Oops 163; Jess Macleod, Benalla, Morgans Nick 162; Ed Thompson, Bennison, Coshies Ned 149; and Luke Harris, Mt Eccles, El Shamah Sweeney 91. Fastest penning times: Novice, Julieanne Sanderson, Kingsley, Smoko 8min 8sec; and Open/ Improver, Irene Kelly, T.K.Kate, 6min 20sec. Cast, lift and draw: Novice, Jean Moir and Dave Sharp, two points lost; and Open/Improver, John Macdonald three points lost. Highest score each day: Jean Moir 86, Luke Harris 91, and Maurie Burke 92.
Happy pack: from left, Maurie and Lynn Burke from Timboon, with dogs Zeb and Dash and Irene Kelly from Bennison, with her dogs Kim and Kate, who competed in the working dog trials held at Korumburra last Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
Round ‘em up: Jess McLeod from Benalla and her dog Oops took the sheep for a run during the finals of the Korumburra sheep dog trials on Wednesday.
• Leongatha Table Tennis
Robic’s youth shines through in final THE dynamic Allan Robic has captained his team, Team Name, to victory in an exciting match over JeDiDo in the Leongatha Table Tennis Club A Grade final. The first rubber went
as expected with Robic too good for Jeff Jennison. In the second rubber Dirk Holwerda defeated Tanya Milne. In the third rubber Dom Murdica of JeDiDo had to beat Satish Gaddam to keep his team in the match, and his defensive style proved too much for
the attacking Gaddam giving JeDiDo a 2-1 lead. The first of the all important doubles rubbers saw Holwerda and Murdica face off with Robic and Gaddam and the first game was a cracker, level at 10 points all before Holwerda and Murdica went down 10-12, then lost the next
Premiers: Satish Gaddam, Allan Robic and Tanya Milne had to almost pull their win out of a hat on a night when the contest was so tight in the A Grade final.
two games and the rubber. In the first of the second set of singles Holwerda and Robic put on a magnificent display of table tennis. Holwerda played some blistering shots which left Allan stranded and trailing after losing the first two games. In the third and vital game Robic played a more cautious and tactical game to nullify Holwerda’s ability to attack and he took the third 11-4. The fourth game was a repeat of the third, 11-4 to Robic, to set up a tense finish in the final game. A very close game at the half way mark but the more youthful Robic was able to pull away and take the rubber. Jennison came out blazing in his match against Gaddam taking the first game 11-4. Gaddam came back hard taking the next 11-3
and going on to win the next two hard fought games in which he was able to just hold his advantage. Murdica then proved too steady for Milne leaving the score line four rubbers to three in Team Name’s favour. Holwerda and Jennison then had to win the second
doubles to keep their side in the match and although they played magnificently in taking it down to the wire in five games, it was the absolute skill of Robic that guided his team into an unassailable position. Holwerda won the first of the third set of singles by defeating Gaddam
leaving Murdica to play and defeat Robic in the next rubber to keep their side in the match, an unenviable task which he could not achieve. Congratulations to Robic, Gaddam and Milne on a great win in a game played in a very friendly and sporting manner.
Runners-up: team JeDiDo from left, Jeff Jennison, Dom Murdica and Dirk Holwerda fought hard until the very end to run out second in the Leongatha Table Tennis Club A Grade final.
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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha Golf Club SOME of Victoria’s best amateur golfers from all around the State converged on the picturesque Leongatha golf course to contest the Ivo Winton 36 Hole Stroke event on Saturday as part of Leongatha’s Tournament week. The course was in magnificent condition with the lush
fairways and quick greens proving a handful for most. Scratch winner of the 36 hole event was Dylan Parish playing off 2 from the Woodlands Golf Club with a two round total of 149. Runner up was Simon Goggin (+2) also from Woodlands with a two round total of 150 in a countback from Jordan Denereaz playing off 2 from Cardinia Beaconhills
Men’s A Grade: from left, Barry Attwood and Russell Williams were the winners of the Men’s 4BBB Stableford event on Thursday.
Ambrose: from left, Charles Cooper, Anthony Day and Dave Poulton all from the Eastern Golf Club won the A Grade Scratch on Friday 13.
thestar.com.au Golf Club. Marcus Lucsombe (15) from Woorayal Golf Club in Leongatha won the handicap event with a net score of 148. Runner up was Tom Sorrell from Leongatha with a net score of 149. Scratch winner of the Women’s event was Adele Huggard playing off 2 with a two round total of 162 from runner up Alex Hilliard (1) with 165. Local golfer Rita de Bondt won the handicap event with a net 158 from another local Lynda Shannon (11) who finished one stroke behind on 159. In the 18 hole event Peter Walsh (13) won the A Grade section with 35 points from Kevin Halpin (10) with 32 points and Geoff McDonald (11) with 31 points. B Grade was taken out by Neale Gillin (19) with 33 points from Peter Brownlie (15) on 32 points in a countback from and Phillipe du Plessis (17). John Eabry (23) had 35 points to win C Grade in a countback from Mark Anderson (22) with Merv Stubbs finishing third on 34 points. NTPs were Jordan Denereaz on both the fourth and 14th holes, Dan Poynton on the seventh hole and Barry Stevens on the 16th. There were two eagles for the day, both on the par five 18th hole. These were by Jayson Tekopua from Amstel and Andrew Smith from Leongatha. On Thursday there was a
Winning women: from left, Pat West and Jan Bissett (B Grade) and Wendy Parker and Louise Schache (A Grade) after the 4BBB Stableford event on Thursday.
Mixing it up: from left, Jill and Trevor Steer (B Grade Net), Lynne and Peter Hart (B Grade Scratch), Jeanett Mitchell and Terry Garrett from Garfield (A Grade Net), and Ron Paice and Wendy Parker (A Grade Scratch) were the Sunday winners.
Aglow: from left, Leongatha’s Kate Dwyer, Pam Christensen, Glenyce McRoberts and Jocelyn Howson looked stunning decked out in pink as they set off down the fairway on the first hole.
Relaxed but focused: from left, Alan Chaplin, Berwick; Peter Barrie, Commonwealth Club; Adrian Soban, Cowes; Greg Bennett, Commonwealth; Theo Bass, Commonwealth; Wayne Foote, Berwick; and Michael Foote, Peninsula like all the best golfers take their golf seriously and spent a fair bit of time practicing their swings prior to teeing off in the shotgun start.
4BBB Stableford event in which locals Russell Williams and Barry Attwood had a very creditable 46 points to win A Grade from Runners up Stan Crundwell and Frank Martell on 44 points. B Grade was taken out by Merv Stubbs and Bryan McCorkell with 40 points in a countback from Colin Bear and George Misson. NTPs were Greg Sanders on the fourth hole, Michael Foote on the seventh and Laurie Leyden on the 14th. On Friday a total of 128 players contested a 4 Person Ambrose event in a morning and afternoon sections. The best Scratch score in the morning was 59 by the team of Charles Cooper, Anthony Day and Dave Poulton. The best net score was 56 ¾ by the team of Tony Johnson, Michael Peel, Derek Summers and Barry Gordon. The team of Ian Barlow, Peter Horman, Brian Fennessy and Bob Smith were runners up with a net 58 and 3/8ths. In the afternoon event the team of Michael Foote, Theo Vassiliadis, Peter Barrie and Adrian Soban had the best scratch score of 58. The team of Alan Hayes, Graeme Brennan, Graham English and Paul Delaney had the best net score of 57 ¼. Runner up was the team of Rod Hopcraft, Bruce Clark, Geoff Tyson and Andrew Westaway with a net 58 and 5/8ths. The Mixed Team event was won by John Payne, Bruce Hutton, Peter Jaspers and Marilyn Williams with a net score of 61 and 1/8th. Sunday was a Mixed Canadian Foursomes with locals Ron Paice and Wendy Parker taking the A Grade Scratch event with 83. The B Grade Scratch event was won Lynne and Peter Hart with a score of 91. Terry Garrett and Jenny Mitchell from Garfield took out the A Grade Handicap event with 74.5 from Sue and Tom Traill from Mirboo North very close runners up with 74 and 7/8ths. The B Grade Handicap event was won by popular locals Jill and Trevor Steer with a nett 75 from Jan and Peter Brownlie a close up second on 74.5. Congratulations must go to Josh Hall and his club house staff and all the volunteers for doing such a magnificent job in supplying food and service to the huge numbers of golfers over the four days of the tournament; also to course superintendent Dylan McMeekin and his staff for presenting the course in such magnificent condition. The tournament committee and club captain Peter Waters must be congratulated and thanked. It was a huge job to get so many players through the events over four days. Congratulations to all on a job well done. There will be no weekday competitions at the club this week as necessary work is carried out on coring the greens and dethatching the fairways. The club has organised a challenge event with the Lang Lang Golf Club on Thursday. If you would like to play contact the club for details.
Woorayl THE third round of the championships Brett Stubbs eagledthe 12th hole on his way to winning A Grade, with a net 71 from Danny Dwyer. Terry Lund took out B Grade with his net 71 from Greg Fennell. C Grade went to Bo Fiek, his net 70 winning from Michael Collins. Graeme Winkler won D Grade with net 69 from Geoff Forrester. Down the line balls to T. Ryan, F. Dekker, P. Rayson, G. Young, D. Hunt, J. Diaper, R. Beilby, B. Collier, J. Bolge, A. Hillis, D. Perrett and I. McLennan. Nearest the pins went to Kev Riseley and Craig Turner. Terry Lund was again successful with only 25 putts. the ball raffle to BJ Syndicate. Day four of the championships saw winner of A Grade with net 73 was Danny Dwyer, B Grade to Rob Gourlay with a net 71, C Grade to John Hassett with a net 69 and D Grade to Kev Riseley also with a net 69. We gave balls to I. Balfour, B. Stubbs, P. Rayson, B. Hogan, P. McCaughan, G. Salmon, R. Goodwin, Bo Fiek and I. McLennan. Nearest the pins went to Brett Stubbs and Ash Turner. The new club champion for 2015 is Brett Stubbs. All championship trophies will be presented on presentation night. Next week will be a stableford event and our meal and raffle night will be on this Thursday.
Woorayl ladies AN enjoyable social day was held on Wednesday in the form of ‘Guys and Dolls Day’ and the winning team was Dianne O’Connor, Ann and Ed Poole with 93 points. Paula Ennoss, Alice Campbell, Carol Johnson and George Evans with 91 points, Marg Tuckett, Shirley and Brian Thomas with 89 points all received balls down the line. Nearest the pins for the ladies were Marg Tuckett on the eighth and Heather Sullivan on the 17th. On the eighth for the men was Brian Thomas, and on the 17th was George Evans. Next week is the play off for the Star Medalist.
Broady, 13th T. Fowles. Tuesday’s winner was M. Belvedere 40 pts, and Thursday’s winner was N. Perks 34 pts countback.
Wonthaggi ON Saturday, November 14 we played our first round of the 2015 club championships with a strong field of 111 players. A Grade winner was R. Vanagtmaal 73 net, B Grade J. Grenville 64 net and C Grade J. Britt 68 net. Balls down the line: J. McEachern, R. Johnson 69; J. Davies, I. McDonald, P. Davies 70; G. Crawford, J. Geyer, V. Tuddenham, A. Yann, K. Ridout, J. Brann 71; J. Walsh, N. Burne, D. Alcock 72; N. Beale, T. Salmon, J. Redman, B. Howard, S. Tiziani, J. Jordan 73; T. Scholey, P. Chapman 74. Nearest the pins: 2nd K. Bayley, 8th A. Lowe (hole
Korumburra ladies LAST Wednesday was a stroke event, Star Medallist play off for 2015 and the first round of the Silver Spoon for 2016. An overall field of 17 played in very windy conditions, with Heather Grist having a nice 72 net to take out the major awards. In Division 1 (0-23) Heather Grist (23) was the winner with 72 net and Lyn McIvor (21) was the runnerup on 76 net. Lyn Perks (36) had 78 net to be the B Grade winner and Corrie George (31) was the runner up on 79 net. The nearest the pin winners were: Lyn Perks (first), Judy Webb (10th) and Marg Young (13th). Six girls competed on
Major award: Heather Grist won the Star Medallist for 2015 last Wednesday at Korumburra Golf Club.
Korumburra THERE were 45 players on Saturday, November 14 for a stableford competition, with trophies by L. Sharp and M. Young. A Grade: T. Fowles (12 hcp) 40 pts on countback R. Ludenia, T. Herbert 39, P. Hopkins 37, D. Goad 37, D. O’Neill 36. B Grade: G. Bull (18 hcp) 41 pts, D. Hislop 40, N. Besley 39, J. Little 39, N. Alger 39. Nearest the pin: 1st P. Hopkins, 7th R. Ludenia, 10th P.
Leongatha ladies THERE was no competition golf for the women last Wednesday due to the annual tournament. However, six women competed in the playoff for the A, B and C Grade match
in one, well done), 13th M. Loughran, 17th N. Burne. The seeded draw for the second round of our club championships this Saturday is as follows: 11am I. Baker, D. Crellin, D. Green, M. Johnson; 11.07am M. Scott, B. Vanagtmaal, J. Wintle, S. Gheller; 11.14am M. Stanes, K. Ridout, J. Grenville, R. Vanagtmaal; 11.21am K. Jamieson, K. Bayley, G. Hennequin, N. Burne. This Sunday the top four of each grade will contest the semi finals of our club championships. Tee times are as follows: Open 9am, A Minor 9.20am, B Grade 11am, C Grade 11.20am, D Grade 11.40am. If you think you have qualified for the top four positions in any grade please call the pro shop to find out or call Danny on 0409 167 690. Good luck to all players. Saturday with some hot scoring. Deb Wrigley (31) was the winner on 39 points closely followed by Marg Young (25) with 38 points. The nearest the pins were won by: Marg Young (first), Carie Harding (seventh) and Lee Clements (10th and 13th). Next week is the Richie Beecroft 4BBB Stroke with a timesheet (in the Ladies room) available for those wishing to play. Members are reminded to submit an entry form for the tournament events (Tuesday, November 24, to Sunday, November 30.) With presentation afternoon coming up on December 2 trophy donors are asked to check their winners with captain Judy and have the trophies at the clubrooms by Wednesday, November 26. It is an enormous job to organise the many awards and members’ assistance in this matter is appreciated. Another reminder that our end of year breakup will be held on Thursday, December 10, money and Kris Kringle could be given to Betty Thomson as soon as possible. David and Viv Enbom have started a Christmas hamper raffle, presently on display in the clubrooms. Further donations would be gratefully accepted.
Well earned break: relaxing after their round on Saturday was Marg Young (runner up 38points) and Deb Wrigley (winner 39 points). play finals. Toni West defeated Sharyn Rayson on the 20th hole, after a very close fought game, to win the A Grade Match Play Championship. Life member and club stalwart, Nancy Sperling defeated Kerry Hogan on the
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16th hole, with three holes up, to win the B Grade Match Play Championship. Another very close match between Glenyce McRobert and Shirley Welsford went to the 20th hole, with Shirley emerging as the C Grade Match Play Champion.
Winners: from left, Shirley Welsford was the C Grade Match Play champion, Toni West was the A Grade Match Play champion and Nancy Sperling was the B Grade Match Play champion.
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Foster golf
THURSDAY results: Competition: Stableford. November 12: Day Winner: Stephen Beitz (31) 46 points. DTLs: Connor Williams 41, Warren Warner 40, Ian Evison 40 and George Telford 39. NTP 16th: Gary Renwick. Connor Williams had an eagle on the 17th. Saturday results: Competition: Stroke- second round Club Championships –first round Veterans Championships November 14: Day Winner (B Grade): Gary Renwick (17) 69 nett. Winner A Grade: Bevan Pinner (11) 71 nett C/B. DTLs: Chris Bracecamp 70, Nigel Bracecamp 71, Connor Williams 71, Scott Blencowe 71, and Tom Traill 72 C/B. Second shot NTP first hole: Mal Payne. NTP Fourth: Simon McInnes Sixth: Scott Blencowe 13th: Garry Shandley 16th: John McFarlane Next week is Stroke – final round of Club Championships and Veterans Championships Saturday, November 28, is Sponsors Day - four person Ambrose.
THE winner of Tuesday’s men’s stableford event was Nev Thompson with 40 points. DTL went to Clarke Gray 38 points and Dave Hutchinson 35 points. NTP was Norm Cooper and Robert Fulton.
Wonthaggi Ladies WITH a field of 32 players we nearly had our maximum turnout for the November Monthly Medal and the AGM to be held after the round of golf. The course is in great condition and this reflected in the scores with nearly 3/4 of the nett scores below 80. There was a real fight between three players for the Monthly Medal.
Thursday November 12th – Men’s Stableford. The winner of Thursday’s men’s stableford was Robert Fulton with 39 points. DTL went to Robin Smith 38 points and Athol McGrath 38 points. NTP went to Robert Fulton and Peter Dight. Pam Russell, Jan Beaumont and Anne Poulton all came in with a nett 72 and it came down to a count back to decide the winners and the medallist. If you can play golf like Pam Russell who is a very young 80, you will be having some fun times on the course so with a lovely 96 (24) 72 Pam was feted as our B Grade winner and another medal to put on her chest.
Top of the class: from left, C Grade winner Anne Poulton, B Grade and Medal winner Pam Russel, and A Grade and Scratch Anne Walker.
Friday November 13th – Stableford 9 Hole Friday Friendly “Chook Run” The winner of the chook at Friday’s stableford nine hole Friday friendly was D Sabau with 19 points. DTL with John Simpson 17 points, Lloyd McKenzie 16 points, R Hibberd 16 points and Pam and her partner Pam Hanley also won the 2015 4BBB and Foursomes Board events which is a remarkable achievement. Our A Grade and scratch winner with a very steady 85 (11) 74 was Anne Walker who also won the putting 29 (from Vicki Milner) and NTP on the 17th. C Grade was won by Anne Poulton 106 (34) 72 and she was very clever to: • Get on the 17th green; and • Drain a long putt to birdie this new green which is proving a challenge to the ladies. The pro pin on the eighth was won by Annie Tschiderer. Other birdies were made by Irene Walsh and Sara Beale. BDL: P. Russell 72, A. Poulton 72, J. Beaumont 72, J. Loughran 73, H. Wintle 73, I. Walsh 73, A. Walker 74, D. Harvey 74, B. Bowmar 74, L. Bentick 75, C. Bolding 75.
R Stewart 16 points. NTP – N/A. A superb field turned out for the first round of the Club Championships on Saturday. The weather was great although the scoring did not match that. The A Grade and scratch winner was Nev Thompson with 79-10-69. B Grade’s winner was Johnny Warren with 86-16-70. The putting was won by Terry Parnell with 27 putts. DTL – Fred Tyers 87-1770, Josh Toner 96-25-71, Scott Rathjen 80-9-71, Bruce Knee 86-15-71, Steve Reid 82-1171, Paul Spencer 91-19-72, and Steve Barnes 94-21-73.
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Inverloch WEDNESDAY brought the Monthly Nominated Triples teams out for the second round of this event. There were 12 teams taking part playing three games of 12 ends. At the lunch break there were only two teams that had won both games. After the last game, it was down to one team that won all its games. Congratulations to the winners of the day, Ivy Sheppard, Linda Gallyot and Wilma Coleman. Runners-up with two wins and a draw were Joyce Arnold, Cynthia Hensley and Rita Everitt. A Best Overall Game was awarded to Shirley Phillipson, Jill Bateman and Rhonda Davies. All winners were presented with their prize envelopes. Raffles were won by Wilma Coleman, Lola Marsh, Pat Stoneham and Val Davis. The next Monthly Nominated Triples is on January 27. Rounds of the various Club Championship games are well underway.
DTL-DavidKnee-70points, Steve Reid-70points, Tony Vanin-71points, Paul Spencer72points, Josh Toner-72points, Jake Chaseling-73points, and Nev Thomspon-73points. NTP- David Knee, Phil Schofield, Steve Reid, Jim Freeman and Shaun Chaseling The Friday night members draw was won by Ray Lecher, but unfortunately he wasn’t present to collect the $550. The draw will now jackpot to $600 this week. Jenny Gardiner had her name drawn on Saturday evening, but unfortunately she was not present to collect the $160. It jackpots to $180 next week.
Meeniyan
Windswept golf: from left, Jan Roberts, Irene Holm and Lyn Jennison were the ladies on top of their game at Meeniyan on Wednesday.
ON Wednesday, November 11 the Ladies played Stableford in windy conditions but everyone enjoyed the wonderful conditions of the course. Sponsor for the day was Irene Holm. A Grade was won by Irene Holm (13) with 32 points and B Grade Jan Roberts (35) with 34 points. The best nine was played by Lyn Jennison(38) with 19 points while balls down the line were awarded to Jan Trease(17) 31 points and Helen Helms Boyle (32) 30 points.
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thestar.com.au WEDNESDAY, November 11 saw the midweek social bowls in action with 12 teams taking to the greens. Winners were Trish McCormack (s), Susan Crouch and Gary Van Sinderen with three wins plus 25. Runners-up were Glenda Trotman (s), Jack Embleton and David Bee with two wins, a draw and plus 17. Saturday, November 14 saw the men’s pennant back in action after the short break which certainly must have done our pennant players the world of good as all three divisions were at home to the Korumburra neighbours and all nine rinks were on the winners list. Division 1 won 81 shots to 56: John Hall (s) won 25 to 20 shots, Wayne Walker (s) won 27 to 20 and Russell Trotman (s) won 25 to 22 shots. In Division 3 Leongatha won 74 to 62 shots: Lance Lancaster (s) won 22 to 19 shots, Ian Todd (s) won 27 to 21 shots and Barry Davidson (s) won 25 to 22 shots. Division 4 were also win-
NTP – Cam Downing, Greg Cox, Jim Parry, Don Cripps and Larry Giddy. Ladies winner was Barb Warren with 37points. NTP – Beth Curram. It was another beautiful day on the course for the second round of the Stroke Club Championships on Sunday and a good turnout on the field to compliment that. The A Grade winner was Peter Dight with 67 points. The B Grade winner was Stuart Canning with 72 points and with 70 points was Steve Barnes, winner of C Grade. Scratch was Pat McKay. The putting trophy went to Tony Vanin.
ners defeating the Burra 80 to 48 shots: Robert Young (s) won 26 to 13 shots, Les Wilson (s) won 21 to 18 shots and Graeme Drury (s) won 33 shots to 17. Saturday, November 21 will see Division 1 away to Phillip Island (Blue), Division 3 away to San Remo and Division 4 away to Phillip Island. Ladies pennant will resume on Tuesday, November 17 with Division 1 away to Corinella and Division 3 away to Phillip Island. Wednesday, November 28 will see the monthly triples in action with a 9.30am start, BYO lunch and the sponsor is Bendigo Bank. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.
five shots, skipper Andy Plowman and Joyce Occhipinti on a countback; third (LLW) 11 ends, +4 shots, skipper Bill Wolswinkle, Ian Hasty and Mary Tumino; second (WWL) 11 ends, skipper Toni Heldens and Charlie Tumino; first (WLW) 19 ends, skipper Joe Occhipinti, Ann Plowman and Peter Heldens. Best first game Joe 8-3, second Toni 8-4 and third Bill 14-4. Coming up on Wednesday, December 16 is our Christmas breakup at 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall. We hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall.
Buffalo indoor WEDNESDAY, November 11 saw 10 players on a nice night to bowl which saw four teams, two of three and two of two. It was nice to see Ian Hasty and Andy and Ann Plowman from Mardan for a night of bowls, they played three games of eight ends with six bowls. In fourth (LWL) 11 ends,
FISH Creek’s tournament, which was kindly sponsored by the Leongatha RSL, was held last Thursday, November 12. The weather was lovely considering the bleak forecast earlier in the week. Winners on the day were the team from Phillip Island consisting of Yvonne Cload, Gloria Caile, Jan Dyer and
Please check the draw sheets and arrange your games before the close off time. The Ladies Singles Champion play off will be held on December 18. One finalist has won her way through to the play off: congratulations to Carol Hughes. Her opponent is to be determined soon. This Friday is Meals Night. Names on the blackboard if you want to attend. Thursday’s social bowls had seven three man triples and a four playing the usual two 12 end games in windy conditions. Winners with 37 points were Rob Howard (skip) with Malcolm Marshall and Don Thomson. Runners-up with 36 points were Mick Yates (skip) Keith Cousens and Grant Caldwell. Thursday, November 19, social bowls gives way to the Monthly Turkey Triples tournament with social bowls returning the following week. Saturday Pennant saw Inverloch fielding two teams at home (Division One and Divi-
sion Five Blue) with the other three divisions playing away. Inverloch Division One defeated Lang Lang 85 to 55 winning on all rinks. Best Winning Rink was Frank Seaton (s) with Ron Burge, Wayne Parks and Adam Pope. Inverloch Division Two went down to Tarwin Lower 68 to 87. The drinks went to Inverloch’s only winning rink, Bob Davis, Doug Muir, Ray Gostling and Paul Davis. Inverloch Division Four White just defeated Tarwin Lower with 69 shots, nine points to 69 shots, seven points. Best of Inverloch’s two winning rinks was Trevor Scott’s team, Rob Howard, Graeme Dunlop and Huie Nation. Inverloch Division Four Blues defeated Phillip Island 75 to 61. Drinks for Best Winning Rink went to Jack Miller’s team, John Duthie, Keith Cousens and Rob Dowling. Inverloch Division Five went down to Foster 55 to 76. Sorry Fivers, no free drinks today.
Fish Creek
Wendy Braun. The runners-up were the Korumburra team which included Margaret Brown, Margaret Hams Caroline Snooks and Margaret Goad. Congratulations to both teams and thank you to all the teams who supported our tournament and made the day a great success. President Meree and her trusty band of helpers are to be thanked for all the hard work done on the day and the days leading up. There was no Tuesday Pennant last week but the team was at home to Mirboo North yesterday and hopefully finished with a win. Saturday Pennant Division Two won one rink, drew one rink and lost one rink and won overall by 14 shots against Meeniyan. Division Five won one rink, lost two rinks and went down 15 shots against San Remo. This week Division Five has the bye. The team for Division Two versus Corinella at Corinella
(bus departs club house ay 10.45am): T. McLean, R. McKenzie, R. Grylls and A. Kerr; R. Mortlock, R. Knight, J. Lavarda and B. Cooper; and D. Christie, M. Heywood, R. Barham and Boka, manager, R. Grylls.
Meeniyan TUESDAY, November 10 was the beginning of our six week corporate bowls pairs. With 16 now very experienced and keen competitors the winners for week one were Bombers with MacAttack runner-up. Tuesday Pennant resumed this week after a two week break with our Division One side at home to Wonthaggi in round six. In round four of Saturday Pennant Division Two was away to Fish Creek. With a win, draw and a loss it went down 56 shots to 70. Division Five at home to Phillip Island had a big win: 108 shots to 54 with all rinks getting the points. Next week Division Two is at home to San Remo and Divi-
The winners: Wilma Coleman, Linda Gallyot and Ivy Sheppard, winners of the Monthly Triples with Mark Chapman.
The runners-up: sponsor Mark Chapman with the runners up of Inverloch’s Monthly Triples, Rita Everitt, Cynthia Hensley and Joyce Arnold.
sion Four is away to Inverloch. A reminder to those in the men’s club singles that the first round should be played by this week.
Tarwin Lower BAREFOOT Bowls is back again. Tuesday evening saw all rinks full with many supporters cheering their favourite teams. The barbecue is always a hit with Arthur once again at the helm. If you missed last week be sure to come along next week. There may be a need for a fill in so come early (before 6pm) and see if you could possibly get a start. So many love the chance of a bit of competition that is good fun and enjoy the many raffles on the night: it could be your lucky night. Last Wednesday’s Tarwin Triples was seen to have some excellent bowling, along with the usual humour. The winning team was made up of Frank, Wally and Allan from Wonthaggi with the runner-up the team from Tar-
win, Steve, Jamie and Tom. Saturday Pennant saw Division Two winning on two rinks but able to win overall against Inverloch. Division Four losing four shots on the last end meant a draw against Inverloch White. Tuesday Pennant starts again this Tuesday with both Division Two and Division Three ladies bowling at home. Club championship games are well under way with some exciting results so far. Check the boards - you might be in for a shock. Friday practice roll-ups are well supported with the lucky membership draw and raffles. Make sure of your tickets are in the Christmas raffle - you can’t miss it, look to your right as you walk in the door. It is an excellent prize to save you so much at your Christmas feast. There is enough for everyone.
Good game overall: Rhonda Davies, Shirley Phillipson and Jill Bateman winners of the Best Overall Game at Inverloch’s Monthly Triples with the day’s sponsor, Mark Chapman.
Pennant: from left, Inverloch’s Mick Brennan, Glenn Scott, Ron Burge and Keith Cousens prepped for the day’s bowls competition on Saturday.
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Coaching: the essence of success with Mark Grimley sharing some tips with Jarvis Lacy.
Wonthaggi Little Athletics BAIA Pugh blew the competition away this week by breaking two centre records at Little Athletics on Saturday morning.
Hop, step and jump: Patrick Wilson flying high in triple jump.
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Athletics growing in leaps and bounds WHAT a weekend for Leongatha Little Athletics with an amazing 151 member athletes and nine come-andtry children. In addition five more centre records were broken: Zachary Sherar (U7B) small turbo javelin 11.59m from William
Lumby 11.20m back on February 16, 2006; Isabella Grimley (U10G) long turbo javelin 13.36m from Sara Riseley’s 12.15m throw November 7, 2009; Aliesha Wrigley (U16G) 800m 2:51.00 min broke her own record from three weeks ago; and Ethan Bath (U16B) 300m hurdles 46.60sec and 800m
2:28.90m. Both of these he broke three weeks ago. Another exciting element of Leongatha Little Athletics is having highly skilled and trained parents to provide essential coaching to children as they participate in activities. This enables the children to be able learn correct
technique and a supportive non threatening environment and to feel success in each activity. Thank you to all of our parent helpers for all your assistance and our qualified coaches and officials. A total of 238 personal bests were achieved.
Despite the rain showers Baia jumped 7.30 metres in the triple jump and ran a fast 800m, clocked at 3:01.79. One hundred and twelve registered athletes turned up to bag a staggering 200 personal bests for the day. It was great to see so many parents pitching in to help put the hurdles away this week. However, we are still after volunteers to learn the scanning and the computer for the track events. Don’t forget to check on facebook or Team App each week to see who is on set up duty.
Next Sunday three relay teams will be competing at Newborough. The last chance to train for this event will be Thursday night at 6pm. Athletes with five personal best. U8 Boys: Jeremy Kelly and Riley Rutland, triple jump, 80m hurdles, 70m, discus and 200m. U11 Girls: Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery, javelin, 1500m, 200m, 80m hurdles, long jump U12 Boys: Jarvis Atkinson, javelin, 1500m, 200m, 80m hurdles, long jump Athletes with four personal bests U8 Boys: Jake Marotta, 80m hurdles, 70m, discus, 200m; Max Pugh, triple jump, 80m hurdles, 70m, discus. U9 Girls: Claudia Reed and Gabby Neal,
South Coast athletics step forward SOUTH Coast Athletics Club athletes competed in the Victorian All Schools Track and Field
Championships on the weekend of November 6 to 8, 2015.
Athletes competed in a number of events across
On the track: Ben Beischer on his way to finishing seventh in the 1500m at the Victorian All Schools Track and Field Competition at Albert Park.
the weekend, and performed well in some very cool conditions at times. Results: Under 14 Girls High Jump, 18th Nicola Slade 1.25, 10th Jasmine Woods and Piper Hastings; Under 14 Boys High Jump, 5th 1.60m
and Discus, 10th 20.43m Matthew Merrilis; Under 15 Boys 1500m, 7th Ben Beischer 4.26.85; Under 16 Girls High Jump, 4th Elly Radford 1.55m; Under 18 Girls High Jump, 1st Taylah Gardner 1.55m: and Under 20 Girls High
Jump, 2nd Claire Jobling 1.60m. Good luck to those athletes who will now go on to take their competition a step further in the National All Schools event to be held in Melbourne from December 4 to 7.
South Coast pride: from left, Claire Jobling, David Green and Taylah Gardner wear the glow of winners after a successful track and field competition at Albert Park.
It is also very pleasing to see a number of our members taking the opportunity to get some competition practice at the Athletics Victoria Shield events on Saturdays at varying meets in Melbourne. We encourage all members to have a go with these competitions. There is another opportunity to practice and also enjoy a social catch up at our local competition held Tuesday evenings from 6pm to 7.30pm alternating between Wonthaggi and Leongatha. We have three more meets before Christmas with our next one being November 17 at Leongatha. For those who like running, our championship event at this meet is the 1500m. We welcome any new athletes wanting to come and try and are open to all ages and abilities. For more details contact us through facebook.
triple jump, 800m, 80m hurdles, discus. U10 Girls: Hannah Kelly, triple jump, 800m, 80m hurdles, discus; Maddison Duscher, triple jump, 800m, 200m, discus. U10 Boys: Jye Sutherland, 80m hurdles, 800m, 200m, discus. U11 Boys: Saher Biggs and Jai Williamson, 1500m, javelin, 80m hurdles, long jump U11Girls: Summer Duff, 1500m, 200m, 80m hurdles, long jump. U12 Boys: Jack Slattery, 1500m, 200m, 80m hurdles, javelin; Will Carter and Tyler Butcher, 1500m, 200m, 80m hurdles, long jump. U13 Girls: Lauren Kent, high jump, 200m, 80m hurdles, shot put.
State champ Continued from page 55. “My season has only just started,” she added. Byrne said her interest in athletics was inspired by her sister Angela who was a keen athlete and her mother, Leeann. “Mum has always believed in me and kept me motivated to do my best.” Her coach, Terri Carter, is also hugely important to Byrne who says she is more than just a really good coach. “She is more like a second mother. Terri puts a lot of time into my training, into my mental state and diet, everything.” “Running is not only about what you put out on the track; it is also about your effort in the gym and what you eat.” In Year 10 the 16 year old’s favourite subjects are Health and Human Development and Physical Education. Byrne runs for Glenhuntly Athletics where she competes in shield every weekend. Byrne became the National U17 Junior 100m Champion in March at the Australian Juniors.
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A NEW cricket competition for girls had an outstanding start in Leongatha last Monday, November 9 when 26 girls came out to play.
The competition, open to girls aged 11-15 years, saw three games going on at once with help from cricketers from the Leongatha association. The warm conditions didn’t deter the girls with plenty of advice given on bowling, batting and fielding. The competition will run for another seven weeks and you can still
join in by contacting Rob Wood on 5662 5446 or
Bernie McDonald on 0499 516 526.
Cricket capers: regional cricket manager with Cricket Victoria, Rob Wood with Tara Beavis and Rachel Carlisle having their turn at the batting crease.
Innings defeat for LDCA women’s team Continued from page 56. The chief executive of Cricket Australia James Sutherland is a driving force and is directing funds to the practicalities involved such as upgrading club facilities to make them female friendly. Women should not need to break down such barriers or feel they are walking into men’s clubs when they take up an interest in their sport of choice. Mr Wood said there is a silver lining to the cloud; “It will give myself and others
the chance to work on the proposed LDCA Girls competition. “Should that project become a reality the women’s senior team will take care of itself and it will also be a major feeder to the Gippsland Pathway teams.” Thursday’s weather washed out Leongatha’s planned Cricket Victoria carnival at which 200 girls were to have attended. The carnival has been rescheduled for this Thursday and Friday with students from
Mary MacKillop College and the Leongatha Secondary School helping out. Three hundred and fifty primary school children thoroughly enjoyed Cricket Victoria’s carnival in Wonthaggi last Friday despite cool and drizzly conditions. Mr Wood said, “Despite the conditions there wasn’t one complaint.”
Having a go: the girls were out in force for the first of the girls cricket competitions in Leongatha last Monday, November 9; pictured from left are some of the 27 participants, Imogen Funnell, Maya Williams, Gabriella Mori, Phoebe Tracy, Grace Mattingley, Brianna McNaughton, Heidi Kaldvee, Megan Richards and Ruby Mattingley in the batting crease.
Korumburra Allambee Mirboo & District tennis Eagles way, and in the Baromi 2.37, Falcons - bye. Volleyball BOTH Section 1 going other match Parrots won well Ladders
A GRADE: Golliwogs drew Warriors (1:1) 25:22, 21:25, 10:12; and Bugs defeated Champions (2:1) 25:21, 25:15, 13:15.
B Grade: Panthers defeated Shark Bait (3:0) 25:12, 25:8, 25:6; HELP defeated French Toast Mafia (3:0) 25:13, 25:14, 25:6; and Chargers defeated Odds on Black (3:0) 25:13, 25:14, 25:14.
Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club RESULTS for 2015 TRV 50m Bench Pennant
Ready to go: from left, Leongatha’s Simone Dekker, Alasdair Campbell, Zachary Cox and Madie Wright took a break from the courts to cheer on their teammates before their next match.
Tough competition: from left, Noah McColl and Kelly McCarthy from Baromi took on Lochie Row and James Ryan from Leongatha in section three on Saturday.
Section D Round Six: Sale B 720.024 defeated by Frankston B 726.017; Leongatha 695.012 defeated by Mildura C 718.027. The best shooter for Round Six was Peter Anderson (Sale B) scoring 247.015. Round Seven: Mildura C 717.015 defeated by Frankston B 720.018; Sale B 707.022 bye; Leongatha 724.026 bye. ThebestshooterforRound Seven was Peter Anderson (Sale B) scoring 244.007. Round Eight: Mildura C 724.025 defeated Sale B 719.027; Frankston B 708.015 bye; Leongatha 699.012 bye. The best shooter for Round Eight was PeterAnderson (Sale B) scoring 246.015. Round Nine: Leongatha 722.018 defeated by Sale B 722.028; Frankston B 717.018 bye; Mildura C 721.023 bye. The best shooter for Round Nine was Jason Lowe (Sale B) scoring 246.012. Ladder: 32 Frankston B, 28 Mildura C, 24 Sale B, 16 Leongatha. We shoot Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the Leongatha Recreation Reserve. Any inquiries please call Rob Spratt 5664 2358.
games were won 8/1 and by a number of games.
Phillip Island and Inverloch were winners and are well ahead on the ladder. Section 2 had three matches 8/1. Berrys Creek, Koony and Baromi Yellow winners against Mardan, Leongatha North and Burra Racquets respectively. Longshots and Baromi Black a 5/4 result and just two games winners Longshots. Hallston won by 10 games against Leongatha. In Section 3 Eagles won by nine games against Baromi with two tiebreakers
against Hawks. If you can keep the match playing, it doesn’t matter what order, within reason that the match is played. Results Section 1: Phillip Island 8.70 d Leongatha North 1.34, Inverloch 8.67 d Koonwarra 1.35, Leongatha - bye. Section 2: Koonwarra 8.69 d Leongatha North 1.25, Longshots 5.54 d Baromi Black 4.52, Hallston 6.55 d Leongatha 3.45, Berrys Creek 8.67 d Mardan 1.36, Baromi Yellow 8.70 d Burra Racquets 1.33, Outtrim - bye. Section 3: Parrots 6.47 d Hawks 1.21, Eagles 5.46 d
Section 1 Phillip Island........................... 45.0 Inverloch ................................. 42.0 Leongatha................................ 31.5 Koonwarra .............................. 23.5 Leongatha North ...................... 23.0 Section 2 Berrys Creek........................... 48.5 Koonwarra .............................. 47.5 Outtrim.................................... 38.0 Hallston.................................... 38.0 Baromi Yellow ......................... 37.5 Baromi Black ........................... 36.5 Longshots ................................. 30.0 Mardan...................................... 29.5 Leongatha ................................. 19.0 Burra Raquets........................... 18.5 Leongatha North ...................... 18.0 Section 3 Leongatha Falcons ................. 35.5 Leongatha Parrots ................. 34.0 Leongatha Eagles ................... 28.0 Baromi ..................................... 26.5 Leongatha Hawks .................... 11.0
Mirboo North & District junior tennis Results - Round 6 November 14 A Grade: Leongatha Red 6 sets, 36 games d Fish Creek 0 set, 5 games; Mardan 5 sets, 30 games d Leongatha Blue 1 set, 22 games; Baromi Sandstorm 3 sets, 31 games d Baromi Tornado 3 sets, 28 games; Leongatha Green bye. B Grade: Leongatha Galloways 6 sets, 36 games d Leongatha Angus 0 sets, 14 games; Fish Creek 6 sets, 36 games d Leongatha Friesians 0 sets, 15 games; Leongatha Limousins 5 sets, 35 games
d Leongatha Jerseys 1 set, 12 games; Leongatha North 6 sets, 36 games d Leongatha Herefords 0 sets, 17 games; Mardan 3 sets, 27 games d Baromi Hurricane 3 sets, 21 games; Baromi Mirage - bye. C Grade: Fish Creek 3 sets, 20 games d Leongatha Poodles 1 set, 17 games; Leongatha Terriers 2 sets, 19 games d Mardan 2 sets, 16 games; Baromi Hornets - bye.
Ladders A Grade Leongatha Red ....................... 33.0 Leongatha Green ................... 32.5 Mardan .................................... 22.5
Leongatha Blue ...................... 21.5 Fish Creek ................................ 13.5 Baromi Tornado ........................11.5 Baromi Sandstorm ................... 10.5 B Grade Leongatha North .................... 37.5 Mardan .................................... 33.5 Leongatha Limousins ............ 26.5 Leongatha Galloways ............ 25.0 Fish Creek ................................ 24.5 Leongatha Herefords ............... 24.0 Leongatha Friesians ................. 20.0 Leongatha Angus ..................... 10.5 Baromi Hurricane .................... 10.0 Leongatha Jerseys .................... 10.0 Baromi Mirage ........................... 6.5 C Grade Fish Creek ............................... 22.5 Leongatha Terriers ................ 15.5 Leongatha Poodles ................. 14.5 Baromi Hornets ...................... 14.0 Mardan ...................................... 8.5
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thestar.com.au C Grade Division One LAST weekend saw C Grade teams fight for victory as the first two week game of the season came to an end. Inverloch went in to bat after OMK made 181 runs in the 56th over. Premier batsman Paul Johnson was off to a cracking start making 82 runs before Robert Quaife caught him out. Justin Jackson also rose to the challenge and made 76 runs before Luke Jones caught him out. The Diggers’ Nick Audino had success in taking four wickets for the side in nine overs. Both Quaife and Jones took two catches however the Diggers could not keep up with the Stingrays who conquered the day on 7/202 in the
60th over. The Scorpions struggled to make up lost ground at home against the Red Caps on Saturday. Nerrena finished the week prior on 145 in the 45th over. Scorpions’ premier batsman Marcus Kreutzberger only managed to make five runs before he was bowled out by Polly Joseph. Kyle Robinson led the scores making 16 while Arin DeGennaro made nine. Red Cap’s Ben Croatto took three wickets for the side in four overs, Scorpions finishing up on 57 in the 21st over. Nerrena went in to bat a second innings with Satish Gaddam making 78 not out. Marc Waltom and Jayke Hoy also constructed the innings making 43 and 38 runs respectively.
Victorian Country Cricket League Under 21 Championships GIPPSLAND Pride played North East Country at Wodonga on November 15.
North East Country all out 170 with L. Maynard 4 wickets, J. Riechell 3 wickets. T. Wyatt 0 for 37 from 10 overs. Ben Foon bowled well opening the bowling. Gippsland passed the score five wickets down with six overs to spare, T. Wyatt 49 not out, Bohdi Walker 30 not out. Pride plays Northern Rivers at Churchill on November 22 with the final to be played on December 6.
Leongatha Cricket Association Under 16 Round Three East Division Koonwarra RSL 7 for 203cc drew Korumburra 6 for 51 from 23 overs. J Hastings 3 for 9, D Clark 2 for 4. MDU Bye Nerrena 9 for 146cc and 2 for 23. R. Baudinette 54 not out, N. Trotto 39. J. Fisher 3 for 20, J. Hume 2 for 18, defeated Town Imperials 77. N. Trotto 3 for 15, R. Baudinette 2 for 8, J. Beckwith 2 for 11 and S. Murphy 2 for 21.
West Division Kilcunda Bass 118, M. Dyball 32, D. Blackney 29. A. Geyer 5 for 5, J. Wade 2 for 19 defeated Wonthaggi Workmens 100. D. Herbert 43, A. Geyer 27. T. Pipecelli 3 for 12, D. Blackney 2 for 10. Phillip Island 2 for 174, B. Christopher 50 not out, J. Asbury 38, K. Robinson 35 not out defeated Glen Alvie 8 for 110. Poowong Loch 4 for 160, B. Monson 45, C. Loughridge 32 not out, B. Motton 30 not out, M. Allen 26 defeated Inverloch 47. A. Bardwell 3 for 6, K. Fullarton 2 for 1.
Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 5 - November 7 & 14 Home team Grade A1 Town Phillip Island Inverloch OMK Grade A2 Kilcunda-Bass Koon L/RSL Foster Glen Alvie Grade B1 Koon L/RSL Nerrena MDU Won Workmens Grade B2 Korumburra Won Miners Poowong-Loch Imperials Grade C1 Town MDU Phillip Island OMK Grade C2 Poowong-Loch Glen Alvie OMK Won Workmens
Away Team
Ground
Umpire
v v v v
Korumburra Nerrena Won Workmens Imperials
SP 1 Cowes I Turf Outt
G. Laird L. White T. Rogers G. Wightman
v v v v
Poowong-Loch Bass MDU L Turf Won Miners FGC Bye
J. Curry C. Salmon A. Stride
v v v v
TownL Phillip Island OMK Inverloch
Koon Nerr Meen McMhn
A. Jordan N. Barnes I. Richards A. Roberts
v v v v
Glen Alvie Foster Kilcunda-Bass Bye
Kor Rec T. Grace Won Rec B. Bek Loch N. Grabham
v v v v
Korumburra Nerrena Inverloch Won Workmens
SP 2 Dumb Newh KSC
v v v v
Won Miners Kilcunda-Bass Koon L/RS Bye
Poow TBA Butch W TBA L Velo N. Graydon
G. Wyatt G. Goss I. Thomas K. Scrimshaw
Any person interested in umpiring contact Graham Laird 0408 454 741. Please note all games start at 1pm. Please note all games this round are Saturday and Sunday, with Sunday to commence at 11am as per rule 17.1.
Red Caps finished the day as winners on 220 in the 46th over. Wonthaggi Workmens went in to bat against MDU after the visiting side made 5/ 212 in the 60th over at McMahon Reserve. Workmens Lochlan McLean had a successful day, making 127 not out while premier batsman Shane Osborne made 45 and Ian Barnes made 46. MDU’s Greg Jones caught out Osborne and Keith Dutchman however he could not stop Workmens from winning the day on 4/ 243 in the 40th over. Phillip Island took to fielding against Korumburra after the Sharks made 117 in the 50th over the week before. Cobras’ premier batsman Peter Churchill made 17 runs alongside Glen Barrett. Rober Francis contributed the most to the innings by making 39 runs before he was caught out by Sharks’ John Johnston. Johnston also found success in bowling three wickets for the side however the Cobras stung hard and managed to win the day on 9/126 in the 55th over. NERRENA d TOWN 1st innings Nerrena 145 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 M. Trotto b. J. Hoy .....................1 N. Hodges c. J. Hoy b. J. Kelly ...............................7 J. Pouw b. P. Joseph ...................0 D. Hume c. D. Grigg b. M. Waltom..........................2 M. Fisher n.o. .............................0 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .........................................57 Bowling: M. Waltom 1/0, P. Joseph 2/25, D. Grigg 1/19, B. Croatto 3/4, J. Kelly 2/0, J. Hoy 1/6. 2nd innings Nerrena B. Gannon c. D. Hume b. N. Lovie ...........................22 J. Kelly b. B. Amato .................15
M. Waltom lbw. b. D. Hume ....43 J. Hoy c. C. Dowling b. D. Hume ...........................38 S. Gaddam n.o. .........................78 P. Joseph c. N. Hodges b. C. Dowling .........................0 M. Wardle c. B. Amato b. T. Cashin ............................2 A. Brown c. A. DeGennaro b. T. Cashin ............................0 D. Grigg lbw. b. M. Kreutzberger .................6 Extras ......................................16 Total .......................................220 Bowling: B. Amato 1/17, N. Lovie 1/45, J. Pouw 0/26, A. DeGennaro 0/24, D. Hume 2/44, C. Dowling 1/13, T. Cashin 2/18, M. Trotto 0/20, M. Kreutzberger 1/4. INVERLOCH d OMK 1st innings OMK 181 1st innings Inverloch P. Johnson c. R. Quaife b. J. Greenwood ...................82 M. Woods b. H. James ...............0 M. Goldsmith b. H. James .........8 D. Cashin c. L. Jones b. N. Audino ...........................0 J. Jackson c. R. Quaife b. N. Audino ...........................1 J. Dennerley c. L. Jones b. N. Audino .........................76 P. Jobling stp. P. Harper b. N. Audino ...........................0 J. Muir n.o. ...............................15 R. Sparkes n.o. .........................10 Extras ........................................9 Total ....................................7/202 Bowling: H. James 2/36, P. Green 0/29, N. Audino 4/46, A. Busana 0/23, J. Greenwood 1/32, L. Jones 0/9, P. Harper 0/11, J. Lamers 0/3, A. McKinnon 0/9. WON WORKMENS d MDU 1st innings MDU 5/212 (cc) 1st innings Won Workmens S. Osborne c. G. Jones b. A. Wright ..........................45 K. Dutchman c. G. Jones b. C. Cary ...............................2 L. McLean n.o. .......................127 L. Sawyer c. B. Thorson b. J. Bright ............................10 I. Barnes c. J. Bright b. M. Hoober ........................46 C. Casey n.o. ..............................2 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .............................4/243 (cc) Bowling: M. Hoober 1/71, C. Cary 1/49, B. Thorson 0/31, A. Wright 1/40, H. Collins 0/13, J. Bright 1/34. KORUMBURRA d PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island 117 1st innings Korumburra P. Churchill c. M. Christopher b. T. Kenter...........................17
A. Brinksma b. B. Young ...........0 J. Petrie c. A. Finlayson b. J. Johnston ..........................7 G. Barrett b. W. Paterson .........17 R. Francis c. J. Johnston b. P. Francis ..........................39 M. Olden r.o. ..............................3 I. Riddell c. B. Christopher b. P. Francis ............................7 M. Wrigley c. M. Cleary b. J. Johnston ..........................2 M. Conway c. B. Christopher b. J. Johnston ..........................2 T. Morrison n.o......................... 11 D. Telfer n.o. ............................ 11 Extras ......................................10 Total ....................................9/126 Bowling: B. Young 1/3, B. Christopher 0/25, T. Kenter 1/13, P. Francis 2/36, W. Paterson 1/16, J. Johnston 3/29.
C Grade Division Two TEAMS put up some strong competition at the conclusion of the first two week game for the season. Poowong Loch went in to bat a second innings against home team Kilcunda Bass. Killy Bass finished the week before on 6/215 in the 60th over while Poowong Loch attended to unfinished business of 25 runs in the 23rd over. Premier batsman Greg Curry made 40 runs not out while teammate Brian Knight made 14 before he was caught out by Tyler Pipicelli. Poowong Loch finished the day on 4/70 in the 38th over but could not match up to Killy Bass’ strong start, winning it the game. Wonthaggi Miners went in to bat against Workmens after they managed to make 166 in the 31st over the week before. Premier batsman Frank Andrighetto made 20 runs before Mark Dobbie bowled him out. Wayne Chapman and Steve Ivekovic helped to construct the innings making 44 and 17 respectively. Workmens Mark Dobbie and Luke McGuirk managed to take two wickets each, helping the side to claim victory over the Miners who fin-
ished on 145 in the 36th over. Glen Alvie went in to bat with guns blazing against the Cougars who finished week prior on 109 in the 49th over. Premier batsman Matthew Hull managed to make 40 runs before he was caught out by Paris Buckley. Jarrod Newsome made an impressive 77 runs before Josh Thomas made 27. Together the three batsmen constructed an innings of 6/161 in the 61st over. The Cougars managed to defend with Jack Stockdale taking two wickets and Paris Buckley making two catches for the side; however Glen Alvie overtook the Cougars and finished the day victorious. OMK once again had a bye for the remaining half of the game. KILCUNDA-BASS d POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass 6/215 (cc) 1st innings Poowong-Loch B. Knight c. J. Reilly b. S. Blake ..............................1 N. Hancock c. G. Burchell b. B. Pipicelli..........................4 J. Knox b. S. Blake.....................0 G. Curry c. Z. Crow b. S. Blake ............................17 M. Scholz c. J. Bastwrous b. s. Blake...............................0 K. Fullarton r.o. ..........................1 D. Russell b. S. Blake ................1 W. Walker r.o..............................0 T. Sheedy n.o..............................0 Extras ........................................1 Total .........................................25 Bowling: S. Blake 4/11, B. Pipicelli 2/14. 2nd innings Poowong-Loch G. Curry n.o. ............................40 N. Hancock c. T. Pipicelli b. S. Blake ..............................2 T. Sheedy c. J. Reilly b. G. Burchell .........................3 B. Knight c. A. Blackney b. Z. Crow ............................14 W. Walker r.o..............................0 M. Scholz n.o. ............................5 Extras ........................................6 Total ......................................4/70 Bowling: S. Blake 1/8, S. Burchell 0/16, T. Pipicelli 0/9, P. De Rubeis 0/1, Z. Crow 1/15, G. Burchell 1/12, J. Reilly 0/5, J. Bastwrous 0/2. WON MINERS def by WON WORKMENS
1st innings Won Workmens J. Sheerin c. b. W. Chapman ....68 A. Churchill c. b. T. Wells ........35 L. McGuirk b. W. Chapman .....19 A. Baumgartner lbw. b. K. Pugh ............................15 D. Herbert b. K. Pugh ................4 M. Dobbie c. T. Wells b. K. Pugh ............................ 11 N. Dobbie c. S. Ivekovic b. K. Pugh ..............................0 A. Ray c. D. Atherton b. W. Chapman .......................3 S. Liddle c. F. Andrighetto b. d. Atherton..........................0 K. Dudley lbw. b. d. Atherton ....3 P. McDonald n.o.........................1 Extras ........................................7 Total .......................................166 Bowling: D. Brosnan 0/50, T. Andrighetto 0/35, W. Chapman 3/44, T. Wells 1/19, K. Pugh 4/12, D. Atherton 2/6. 1st innings Won Miners F. Andrighetto b. M. Dobbie ....20 D. Brosnan c. A. Ray b. N. Dobbie ...........................4 D. Atherton c. J. Sheerin b. L. McGuirk ......................10 C. Gooch c. J. Sheerin b. L. McQuirk ........................1 S. Ivekovic b. S. Liddle............17 W. Chapman n.o. ......................44 P. Loos b. M. Dobbie ...............13 K. Pugh c. A. Ray b. K. Dudley .........................14 T. Wells lbw. b. D. Herbert.........4 T. Andrighetto r.o. ......................8 T. Brosnan r.o. ............................0 Extras ......................................10 Total .......................................145 Bowling: L. McGuirk 2/21, N. Dobbie 1/24, M. Dobbie 2/27, S. Liddle 1/33, K. Dudley 1/22, D. Herbert 1/11, A. Ray 0/5. KOONWARRA L/RSL def by GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Koonwarra L/RSL 109 1st innings Glen Alvie M. Hull c. P. Buckley b. R. Brown ..........................40 J. Hull b. B. Hastings .................0 J. Newsome c. P. Buckley b. A. Stanley .........................77 J. Thomas lbw. b. J. Stockdale ......................27 M. Grieve c. M. Boswell b. J. Stockdale ........................0 C. Cook c. J. Hastings b. A. Piksons ..........................0 K. Hull n.o..................................0 Extras ......................................17 Total ....................................6/161 Bowling: B. Hastings 1/23, R. Brown 0/27, P. Buckley 0/17, M. Boswell 0/14, J. Hastings 0/11, D. Clark 0/35, A. Stanley 1/11, J. Stockdale 2/14, A. Piksons 1/1.
• Gippsland GCL Under 16 Championships Round 4
Comfortable win for Under 16s L E O N G AT H A played Traralgon at Leongatha Turf. Leongatha won the toss and batted and had a solid opening partnership of 55 with Koby Brann caught for 35 and Jye Celebrine bowled for 32. Ben Perry was lbw 7. The score was 3 for 92. Adam Honeysett 30 and Damon Ginnane 21 run out added 40 runs. Alex Geyer 8 bowled, Elijah Cousin 0 not out and it was 6 for 149 off 50 overs. Traralgon batted after the break and was soon in trouble with Ben Perry and Alex Geyer taking the new ball. Ben bowled McCormack 4 and Jobling 2 and had Flanigan 0 lbw and with Alex bowling Williams for 6 and Hourigan for 2 and having Morley caught in slips by Damon Ginnane for 4, the score was 6 for 27. Traralgon never recovered with Nathan Trotto 2 for 14 and Elijah Cousins 2 for 10 cleaning up the innings. Traralgon was all out 51 off 22.5 overs with Ben Perry 3 for 14 and Alex Geyer 3 for 11. A very good effort batting and bowling, and the fielding was excellent. In the next round Leongatha play Bairnsdale on December 13 at Scorpion Park. It will rely on an upset in the other games in the round to maybe sneak into the final on percentage if it can beat
Bairnsdale. The boys lost one game by 10 runs and the other by one run so we await Round 5 and hope things fall our way. In other games, Sale Maffra 6 for 268 defeated Bairnsdale 8 for 172 and Warragul 8 for 200 defeated Central Gippsland 7 for 120.
Talent: Ben Perry’s pace attack produced a brilliant 3/14. Photos by Mark Drury.
Hanging in: the Under 16s could sneak into the final, but will need other results to fall in it’s favour.
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• B GRADE DIVISION 1
OMK stay at the top OMK went into day two of this season’s first two day match with unshaken confidence.
Finishing the first day with a score of 7/325, Koonwarra L/RSL had a lot of ground to make. Unfortunately, the Cougars trailed behind and finished their first innings with 122. Samuel Wentworth, Michael Green and Brett Moore each batted more than 20 runs, but fell short against OMK. OMK’s Nathan Cant, Dylan McMeekin, Rhys Dixon and Thomas Eustace each stole two wickets from their opposition. Sam Jenkins and Nathan Cant opened OMK’s second innings to run out the last five overs, and left the field not out. After keeping Nerrena’s score comfortably low, Town batted second on Saturday with excellent results. Steven Fixter was the stand out as he hit 44 runs, closely followed by Josh Schelling’s 30. Five wickets from Tom Davison and four wickets from Nathan Trotto ensured Nerrena’s pressure on the field was visible. However, the innings ended with Town scoring 157 and Nerrena on 92. Nerrena’s chance at redemption came in the second innings, which saw the team end its batting streak on 166. A massive 86 runs from a Gerard Murphy was applauded, but Town replied with four wickets from Warren Turner, three wickets from Zack Trease and two wickets each from Brandon Berry and Steven Fixter. Town ran out its final 8.1 overs and finished the second innings with 1/45, claiming the game. Josh Schelling com-
pleted the game with 26 runs and left the field not out. Inverloch picked up from where it left off last week and was significantly boosted by 67 runs made by Dylan Clark. Three wickets were taken by MDU’s Steve Riley and a handful of catches from players out on the field made for tough competition. Despite this, Inverloch fought for the game and took the top spot with 160 runs to 133. MDU began a second innings to run out an extra 25 overs. Matthew Olden polished the game off not out with 23 runs. Workmens failed to rise to Phillip Island’s challenge, finishing off the innings with 123 runs to 163. Opening batsmen Steven Brann tried to obtain an early lead with 61 runs but the pressure from Phillip Island’s fielders was too great. Anton Thomas took four wickets during the innings Tony Hornsby took three catches. TOWN d NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena 92 1st innings Town J. Bolge b. T. Davison ........... 11 S. Fixter c. W. Telfer 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 W. Turner c. G. Murphy b. N. Trotto ....................... 18 R. Edwards b. T. Davison ........ 2 Z. Trease c. J. Beckwith b. T. Davison ....................... 0 D. Goss b. N. Trotto ................ 0 B. McKnight c. J. Hoy b. N. Trotto ......................... 6 B. Berry n.o. ........................... 9 Extras ................................... 29 Total ................................... 157 Bowling: T. Davison 5/44, N. Trotto 4/40, T. Hawksworth 1/21, N. Battersby 0/28, J. Hoy 0/12, J. Beckwith 0/0. 2nd innings Nerrena W. Telfer lbw. b. Z. Trease .... 21 T. Davison c. J. Bolge b. Z. Trease ....................... 12 G. Murphy c. J. Schelling b. W. Turner ...................... 86 B. Hayes c. J. Hume b. W. Turner ........................ 1 J. Renden c. J. Bolge b. W. Turner ........................ 0 A. Harrison lbw. b. B. Berry . 12
J. Hoy c. S. Fixter b. J. Hume ........................... 0 J. Beckwith b. W. Turner ......... 2 N. Battersby n.o. ................... 13 N. Trotto stp. J. Schelling b. J. Hume ........................... 7 H. Funnell c. J. Schelling b. S. Fixter .......................... 3 Extras ..................................... 9 Total ................................... 166 Bowling: B. Berry 1/24, B. McKnight 0/25, Z. Trease 2/48, S. Fixter 1/16, W. Turner 4/25, J. Hume 1/19, J. Hume 1/3. 2nd innings Town Z. Trease r.o. ........................... 3 S. Fixter c. W. Telfer b. T. Davison ..................... 10 J. Schelling n.o...................... 26 J. Hume n.o. ............................ 0 Extras ..................................... 6 Total .................................. 1/45 Bowling: T. Davison 1/26, N. Trotto 0/16. PHILLIP ISLAND d WON WORKMENS 1st innings Phillip Island 163 1st innings Won Workmens S. Brann c. A. Thomas b. B. Quirk ........................ 61 S. Roche c. M. Parsons b. A. Thomas ....................... 3 J. Thomas c. T. Hornsby b. A. Thomas ....................... 5 B. Osborne c. M. Parsons b. A. Thomas ....................... 2 R. Geyer c. T. Hornsby b. A. Thomas ....................... 0 S. Coldebella lbw. b. C. Wilson ...................... 11 A. Geyer b. B. Quirk ............. 18 B. Evans lbw. b. B. Quirk...... 13 L. Anstey n.o. .......................... 2 C. Rigby c. T. Hornsby b. M. Wright........................ 3 M. Sharp lbw. b. M. Wright ..... 0 Extras ..................................... 5 Total ................................... 123 Bowling: A. Thomas 4/19, M. Young 0/23, Z. Brown 0/29, C. Wilson 1/13, S. Cox 0/14, M. Wright 2/10, B. Quirk 3/31. OMK d KOONWARRA L/ RSL 1st innings OMK 7/325 (cc) 1st innings Koonwarra L/RSL B. Moore b. D. McMeekin .... 21 C. Sherriff b. N. Cant .............. 0 J. Nichols c. b. N. Cant ........... 5 S. Wentworth c. b. D. McMeekin ................ 25 B. Anderson c. N. Cant b. M. Adams ........................ 5 A. Rockall c. b. R. Dixon ........ 4 J. Rockall c. b. S. Jenkins ........ 1 M. Green n.o. ........................ 24 S. Anderson c. b. R. Dixon ...... 8 J. Geary b. T. Eustace .............. 2 Ja. Pickersgill b. T. Eustace ... 11 Extras ................................... 16 Total ................................... 122 Bowling: N. Cant 2/7, R. White 0/18, D. McMeekin 2/15, M. Adams 1/24, S. Jenkins 1/18, R. Dixon 2/10, B. Maguire 0/4, T. Eustace 2/13. 2nd innings OMK S. Jenkins n.o. ....................... 25 N. Cant n.o. ........................... 11 Extras ..................................... 0 Total ........................... 0/36 (cc) Bowling: Ja. Pickersgill
In play: MDU bowler Mark Cantwell aims down the pitch while Inverloch batsman John Belli watches the next move.
Stepping up: from left, MDU’s young guns Troy Sinclair, Cam Olden, Will Collins and Ben Cantwell prep for the B1 match against Inverloch on Saturday. 0/17, J. Rockall 0/11, J. Geary 0/8. INVERLOCH d MDU 1st innings MDU 133 1st innings Inverloch S. Hayes c. W. Collins b. S. Riley ......................... 14 W. Taberner b. T. Zukovskis .... 7 J. Belli c. C. Olden
b. M. Cantwell .................. 17 D. Clark c. C. Olden b. S. Riley ......................... 67 T. Luckhurst c. T. Sinclair b. C. Olden ........................ 10 L. Anderson b. S. Riley ........... 6 A. Mujtaba lbw. b. C. Olden.... 1 J. Bowring n.o. ........................ 0 W. Williams b. W. Collins ..... 16 Extras ................................... 21
Total ................................... 160 Bowling: P. Vine 0/11, T. Zukovskis 1/5, S. Arnup 0/51, S. McRae 0/2, S. Riley 3/20, M. Olden 0/4, M. Cantwell 1/19, C. Harris 0/17, W. Collins 1/12, C. Olden 2/0. 2nd innings MDU T. Zukovskis c. T. Luckhurst b. J. Belli............................. 8
T. Sinclair n.o........................ 10 M. Olden n.o. ........................ 23 Extras ..................................... 4 Total ........................... 1/45 (cc) Bowling: L. Anderson 0/8, A. Mujtaba 0/8, J. Belli 1/6, S. Hayes 0/3, W. Williams 0/4, D. Clark 0/13.
• B GRADE DIVISION 2
Poowong Loch steals the show AN extraordinary 101 runs secured Poowong Loch’s win over Foster on Saturday.
Opening batsman Adam Sheedy crossed into triple digits with his 101 runs and remained not out. Foster’s Jake Chaseling took two wickets and Geoff Tanner took two wickets and two catches out on the field to keep the team in the game. However, Poowong finished the day with 8/211, leaving Foster with 136.
Wonthaggi Miners defeated Glen Alvie with a stunning 8/228 on Saturday. The fielding finesse of the Miners ensured Glen Alvie was kept subdued with a scoring total of 8/88 last week. Miners came to the second week firing, with Geoff Peters making 81 runs. Two wickets were taken by Glen Alvie’s Daniel Gilbert, Sam Watson and Ben McRae, but the Miners batted themselves to a
secure win. The match against Kilcunda Bass and the Imperials was abandoned last week due to the weather. The match started with Kilcunda Bass batting the first innings. Opening batsman Ashley Larcombe set the standard early with 68 runs and the team saw the innings out with 5/160. Jack Forrester ended the day with good figures for the Imperials after taking two wickets during eight overs.
He was supported by Harry Marshall with one wicket after five overs. The Imperials couldn’t match the pace and were all out by the 37th over with 111. Andrew Meyer made 39 runs for the team, closely followed by Damon Ginnane with 20 runs. Fielding by Kilcunda Bass was strong with five wickets taken by Shaun Tapscott and three catches achieved by Ashley Larcombe. Korumburra had the bye
during the two day match. GLEN ALVIE def by WON MINERS 1st innings Glen Alvie 8/88 (cc) 1st innings Won Miners P. Hammer c. B. McRae b. K. Davidson .......................1 J. Rumbold b. B. Davison ........32 G. Peters lbw. b. D. Gilbert ......81 J. Nelson c. D. Tiziani b. S. Watson..........................41 A. Zanella b. S. Watson..............4 D. Lambert c. D. Hynes b. D. Gilbert .........................12 A. Honeysett c. S. Watson b. B. McRae ...........................1 C. Honeysett n.o.......................26 J. Loos b. B. McRae .................17 Extras ......................................13 Total ....................................8/228 Bowling: D. Gilbert 2/47, K. Davidson 1/34, B. Davidson 1/31, P. Palmer 0/45, S. Watson 2/39, B.
McRae 2/28. KILCUNDA-BASS d IMPERIALS 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass A. Larcombe b. D. Ginnane .....68 R. Gardiner c. J. Pykett b. J. Forrester........................14 S. Tapscott b. J. Forrester .........19 S. Leman b. R. O’Loughlin........6 C. Elliott b. R. O’Loughlin ........4 D. Ferguson n.o. .......................15 R. Duff n.o. .............................. 11 Extras ......................................23 Total .............................5/160 (cc) 1st innings Imperials Extras ......................................10 Total ....................................... 111 Bowling: S. Leman 0/31, R. Duff 0/12, C. Elliott 0/23, D. Bettles 3/18, D. Blackney 2/10, S. Tapscott 5/14. FOSTER def by POOWONG-LOCH
1st innings Foster 136 1st innings Poowong-Loch A. Sheedy n.o. ........................101 B. Hall b. J. Chaseling .............18 G. Birnie b. L. Buckland ............1 L. Miller c. G. Tanner b. D. Walker .........................20 J. Patullo c. G. Prain b. J. Flanders ..........................7 A. Johnson n.o..........................10 B. Monson c&b. G. Tanner ......17 J. Patullo r.o................................0 M. Allen c. J. Chaseling b. G. Tanner ..........................17 S. Head b. J. Chaseling ..............0 P. Dixon n.o. ...............................2 Extras ......................................18 Total .............................8/211 (cc) Bowling: D. Walker 1/46, J. Flanders 1/50, D. Lacasa 0/30, J. Chaseling 2/22, L. Buckland 1/22, G. Tanner 2/25.
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Ratnaike changes the game IT was the second day of the first of the two days matches and unlike the previous weekend, the weather cooperated.
All rounder: Chris Savage took 2/34 and as its opening batsman helped get Nerrena off to a good start with 39 runs.
Easy pickings: the Imperials were no match for Inverloch. The Stingrays had them out for 137 with Lachlan Wright making two.
The Inverloch versus Imperials, and Korumburra versus OMK matches were played this weekend as one day games. Town came within a hair’s breadth of Nerrena’s first innings of 229. Amira Ratnaike saw the possibility of a win and lost his wicket in a last ditch attempt to achieve it for Town. He fell three runs short of his century. Without his steadfast 97 the match would have been entirely different. Josh Trease also made a difference taking four of Nerrena’s wicket. Trease finished 4/49 (24). Chris Savage and Ryan Clark took two wickets apiece as Town was bowled out for 210. Wonthaggi Workmen made an easy meal of Phillip Island who had set it only 177 runs on its home ground. While Huitema’s wicket fell cheaply for four, there were 148 runs on the board at the fall of the second wicket. Top run scorers were David Britt who retired on 48, James Sheerin 50 not out and Mitchell Thomas who compiled a 115 run stay at the crease. The best of the Phillip Island bowlers was Tom Officer 2/48 (16). Workmen finished well on top 4/275. In the first of the one day games, the Imperials won the toss and went in to bat against Inverloch’s powerful bowling attack. The Imps were bowled out in the 38th over for 137 with Luke Rogers 44 and Mark Lafferty’s 28 the top scores. Ryan Thomas took 4/24 (7) for the Stingrays. In reply the Imperial’s bowling was no match
for the Inverloch batsmen Brett Debono (66) and Kit Rotthier (60) not out. They saw the innings through through to 124 at the fall of Debono’s wicket for 142 with 16 extras bowled. At the Korumburra Receration Reserve, the Cobras won the toss and sent the Diggers in to bat first. OMK batted out its innings to 9/187. It was number eight batsman Alex Rose 59 not out who was his teams highest contributor, Jesse Van Rooye 29 and Peter Dell 27 the next best. For a one day game 197 is no east task to overtake and so it proved for Korumburra. The Cobras looked in with a chance early on but when the Diggers’ bowlers go on top of the middle order it was all curtains for the cobras who were sent back to their den 127 in the 33rd over. Korumburra’s most prolific run scorer was it opening batsman Luke Zanchetta with 30 followed by Kyle Dorman with 22.
A Grade - Division 1 IMPERIALS def by INVERLOCH 1st innings Imperials M. Lafferty b. R. Thomas ........28 D. Lunn c&b. R. Thomas ...........7 R. Higgins r.o. ..........................22 S. Graham c. W. Rankin b. L. Rankin............................5 L. Rogers c&b. R. Thomas ......44 G. Sauvarin c. N. Brayley b. T. McQualter ....................12 J. Ginnane c&b. T. McQualter ...3 S. Vagg r.o. .................................2 L. Wright c. W. Rankin b. L. Rankin............................2 T. Sauvarin b. R. Thomas ...........0 Z. Price n.o. ................................0 Extras ......................................12 Total .......................................137 Bowling: R. Thomas 4/24, K. Rotthier 0/37, D. Mathews 0/13, L. Rankin 2/21, T. McQualter 2/25, J. Jesson 1/16. 1st innings Inverloch B. Debono b. L. Rogers ...........66 K. Rotthier n.o..........................60 Extras ......................................16 Total ....................................1/142 Bowling: L. Wright 0/32, Z. Price 0/21, M. Lafferty 0/24, J. Ginnane 0/34, T. Sauvarin 0/22, L. Rogers 1/7. NERRENA v TOWN 1st innings Nerrena 229 1st innings Town M. Weerasinghe Silva c. M. Clark b. J. Trease............................13 D. Burge c. C. Savage
b. R. Joy .................................2 M. Borschman c&b. C. Savage ....................17 A. Ratnaike c. C. Salmon b. J. Trease............................97 A. Fixter c. P. Matheson b. R. Clark ..............................0 N. Johnston c. J. Trease b. R. Clark ............................32 A. Hickey c. D. Baldi b. J. Trease............................18 I. Hanks b. T. Wightman ............0 S. Browne c. T. Wightman b. C. Savage .........................16 L. Smith lbw. b. J. Trease ...........0 S. Clark n.o. ...............................1 Extras ......................................13 Total .......................................210 Bowling: R. Joy 1/31, J. Trease 4/49, C. Savage 2/34, R. Clark 2/40, T. Wightman 1/47. WON WORKMENS v PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island 9/177 1st innings Won Workmens S. Huitema b. S. Kirton ..............4 D. Britt n.o. ..............................48 M. Thomas c. B. Johnston b. T. Officer ........................ 115 R. Thomas c. J. Black b. C. Keerthisinghe ..............27 K. Brann b. T. Officer .............. 11 J. Sheerin n.o. ...........................50 D. Turton n.o. .............................4 Extras ......................................16 Total ....................................4/275 Bowling: T. Officer 2/48, S. Kirton 1/52, S. Boyack 0/20, C. Keerthisinghe 1/92, T. Hettiarachchi 0/29, J. Cox 0/22. KORUMBURRA def by OMK 1st innings OMK D. Lloyd c. S. Dole b. L. Zanchetta .......................3 J. Van Rooye lbw. b. S. Dole....29 C. Chasemore c. J. Cook b. K. Dorman..........................9 J. Wilson c. D. Salmon b. K. Dorman..........................4 A. Miller r.o................................4 J. Cochrane c. D. Salmon b. L. Zanchetta .......................4 T. Wyatt c. S. Dole b. I. Osman ...........................13 A. Rose n.o...............................59 P. Dell r.o. .................................27 B. Wyatt c. J. Cook b. K. Dorman........................14 Extras ......................................20 Total .............................9/187 (cc) Bowling: A. Meade 0/36, L. Zanchetta 2/29, K. Dorman 3/37, S. Hayes 0/23, S. Dole 1/33, I. Osman 1/23. 1st innings Korumburra L. Zanchetta b. A. Jenkins ........30 K. Rigby c. A. Rose b. P. Dell ............................... 11 S. Dole r.o. ...............................12 D. Salmon c. A. Rose b. B. Wyatt ...........................12 K. Dorman b. B. Wyatt ............22 I. Osman n.o. ............................17 J. Cook lbw. b. B. Wyatt ............0 S. Hayes b. S. Wyatt...................0 P. Dunlevie r.o. ...........................6 N. Leppin lbw. b. P. Dell ............0 A. Meade b. P. Dell ....................0 Extras ......................................16 Total .......................................127 Bowling: A. Jenkins 1/18, D. Lloyd 0/18, C. Chasemore 0/18, J. Wilson 0/31, P. Dell 3/10, B. Wyatt 4/30.
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Cougars no match for Poowong Loch CHASING Poowong Loch’s first innings total of 146 should not have been too big an ask for Koonwarra Leongatha/RSL. But try telling that to the Poowong Loch bowlers who did not let the Cougars find their feet. When Russell Greaves is on fire and bags a five wicket hall for 29 runs from 23 overs with nine of those maidens, and Matt Loader takes 3/18 (17) there is not much a batting side can do. The Cougars could only manage 79 runs with its
top scoring batsman making Josh Moore on 20. The tightness of the bowling ship can be seen also in the modicum of only two extras added to Koonwarra Leongatha/ RSL club’s score. Kilcunda Bass was chasing a much larger target of 223 set by the Wonthaggi Miners and did a magnificent job to chase them down. Andrew Donohue was a mainstay of the innings, not out at the end on 110 runs with John Bastwrous also not out on 47. With 21 extras added into its score, Killy Bass
ended the day 5/234 (75). For the Miners there was only one multiple wicket taker, Ryan Birkett with 3/38 (20). Birkett bowled nine maidens. Chasing Glen Alvie’s 81 run innings wasn’t too much trouble for the MDU. It took only 22 overs and two batsmen down to top. Gary Webster, not out, top scored for the Demons with 46 and Joel Sinclair contributed 33. Wayne Luke took Glen Alvie’s only two wickets 2/50 (10). With a deficit of 46 to
make up Glen Alvie was returned to the crease and added 95 runs. MDU following on needed four overs to be declared the outright winner of a match where the momentum had never been Glen Alvie’s way.
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b. R. Greaves ........................10 N. Grimes n.o. ............................9 D. Baker c. T. Allen b. M. Loader...........................0 J. Kennedy c. M. Hancock b. R. Greaves ..........................0 K. Thorne c. K. Miller b. R. Greaves ..........................0 Extras ........................................2 Total .........................................79 Bowling: R. Greaves 5/29, M. Hancock 1/19, M. Loader 3/18, W. Pollock 0/12.
POOWONG-LOCH d KOONWARRA L/RSL 1st innings Poowong-Loch 146 1st innings Koonwarra L/RSL S. Hughes b. R. Greaves ..........14 L. Enter c. K. Miller b. M. Hancock ........................4 J. Moore c. K. Miller b. R. Greaves ........................20 B. Perry lbw. b. M. Loader.........4 N. Liyanage r.o...........................3 S. Sperling b. M. Loader ..........13 J. Hughes c. W. Pollock
MDU d GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie 81 1st innings MDU M. Martin lbw. b. W. Luke .......18 N. Eddy n.o. .............................26 G. Webster n.o. .........................46 J. Sinclair c. D. Williams b. W. Luke ............................33 Extras ........................................4 Total ....................................2/127 Bowling: W. Luke 2/50, D. Williams 0/23, L. McRae 0/34, K. Simpson 0/16.
2nd innings Glen Alvie D. Williams c. J. Sinclair b. M. Patching ........................2 P. Roberts c. W. Prosser b. M. Patching ........................6 A. Hamilton c. M. Martin b. M. Patching ........................0 J. Tiziani c. S. Smith b. M. Kewming ......................8 R. Slade lbw. b. L. Mercer .........1 W. Luke b. L. Mercer .................0 J. Burke c. M. Olden b. M. Kewming ....................13 A. McBride c. M. Martin b. M. Kewming ......................1 L. McRae c. M. Martin b. J. Sinclair..........................13 K. Simpson n.o.........................28 Extras ........................................4 Total ...............................9/75 (cc) Bowling: M. Patching 3/9, M. Olden 0/11, L. Mercer 2/4, N. Eddy 0/15, M. Kewming 3/17, J. Sinclair 1/16. 2nd innings MDU M. Martin n.o. ..........................12
N. Eddy c. R. Slade b. A. McBride.......................17 S. Smith n.o. ...............................1 Extras ........................................0 Total ......................................1/30 Bowling: W. Luke 0/12, A. McBride 1/8, A. Hamilton 0/10. WON MINERS def by KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Won Miners 223 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass B. Joseph c. P. Nelson b. J. Piasente...........................0 A. Oats c. J. Andrighetto b. R. Birkett ............................5 A. Donohue n.o. ..................... 110 J. Bastwrous r.o. .......................47 P. Palmer c. J. O’Reilly b. R. Birkett ..........................36 T. Aplin lbw. b. R. Birkett ..........0 J. Tregear n.o. ...........................15 Extras ......................................21 Total ....................................5/234 Bowling: R. Birkett 3/38, J. Piasente 1/35, A. Hall 0/51, D. Loos 0/33, P. Nelson 0/71.
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Monster trucks and motocross to thrill HANG on to your seats for an action packed night like no other, when monster trucks come to the Korumburra Showgrounds on Saturday, November 28.
High flying: from left, vice president Rob van Rooy, treasurer Trever Walder, secretary Christine Fleming and president Mal Mackie following formal proceedings at the Leongatha Football Netball Club AGM.
Parrot’s perched in good shape By Stuart Biggins THE Leongatha Football Netball Club held its AGM at the clubrooms on Wednesday night.
Chairman Glenn Wright acknowledged what a great year it has been for the club even if it didn’t end in the dream premiership result. “It will hold the club in good stead for the future,” he said. Mr Wright recognised the club “is not a one band show but a community effort and one that everyone at the club can be proud of.” The B Grade netball team was congratulated on taking out the 2015 premiership trophy and the club’s two new life members, Cameron Kindellan and Graham Beasley, were congratulated. The LFNC General Committee for 2016 is: president, Mal Mackie; vice president, Rob van Rooy; secretary, Christine Fleming; and treasurer, Trever Walder. Committee Members: Dom Amato,
Leo Argento, Marg Barter, Dave Bernaldo, Brian Davies, Eric Dowling, Alister Fixter, Terry Ginnane, Nick Kelly, Cameron Kindellan, Dale McCahon, Tim McGrath and Brett Nagel. Following the AGM the committee was told there had been a letter from the Member for South Gippsland, Danny O’Brien congratulating the club, the players and Beau Vernon on the 2015 season. An image of a mean looking parrot as a possible replacement for the current mascot, suggested by a member, was passed around but dismissed as a change that would not be considered, particularly since shirts for the 2016 season have already been purchased. The junior club will field two Under 14, two Under 12 and one Under 10 team in 2016. The vice president of the netball club, Jeannie Dekker, presented an update on the plan to construct two new netball courts with night lights and the associated parking and roads adjacent to and fenced off from the Woorayl Golf Club.
Spectators will be amazed by a thrilling display of stunts that must be seen to be believed, as this grand show comes to town for the first time. Troy Garcia, the current Australian monster truck champion, will bring his team to town for a show of bouncing, rolling and car crushing truck stunts. “This is a family show and will really appeal to the children from three to 12 years,” he said. “Seeing the smiles on the children’s faces is one of the highlights for me as a driver. It's why I keep coming back.” The event will open with sky wheelies, a competition between drivers to see who can make their trucks stand the most vertical. “We also have car crunch time, where we will have 15 cars we get to squash,” Troy said. The monster trucks will be joined by freestyle motocross riders, with a highlight of the show being a backflip over a 26m bulk tanker courtesy of major sponsor O'Neills Bulk Tanker Service, Korumburra. Among the motocross riders will be a Crusty Demon and a member of Nitro Circus. Fans will have the chance to see
What a start: Christine Byrne’s running carrier continues to impress those who follow her successes. She is now the Under 17 Victorian 100m champion.
Christine, a student at Leongatha Secondary College, streaked across the finishing line at Lakeside Stadium in Albert Park ahead of a strong field at the Victorian Schools Championships on Saturday, November 7. She qualified for the final in 12.44 and won the event in 12.27. Byrne is now set to compete in the Australian All Schools Championships in December. Byrne has been training hard over the winter and said she is possibly in the best shape she has ever been in. She said, “Considering I have done hardly any block work yet this season, I had a really good start. Continued on page 50.
four American monster trucks all rebranded withAustralian logos. See the Tassie Devil themed truck, promoting the devils' fight for survival in Tasmania. One truck will be decorated as the children's book character, the dog Spot. Outback Thunder is the current Australian freestyle champion truck while Little Miss Thunda is the first female branded truck, appearing in bold pink. Also watch out for Psycho Sam, a truck always renowned to be in trouble. Gates open at 3pm and the show starts at 6pm, finishing at 8.45pm after a 15 minute fireworks show. The show is presented by Ultimate Freestyle Team and sponsored by O'Neills Bulk
Tanker Service, Evans Petroleum and AutoBarn at Leongatha and Warragul. Simon O'Neill of O'Neills Bulk Tanker Service said, “This will be good for the town and it may become an annual event.” Tickets are available with cash only at the AutoBarn stores (including Wonthaggi store) and Evans BP Petroleum service station at Korumburra, or online with a credit card at www.ultimatefreestyleteam.com. Tickets are $35 for adults, $30 for 12-15 years, and children three to 11 years are $25. A super family pass of $110 will cover two adults and two children. Children aged under three years are free. To find out more, phone 0417 606 769.
MONSTER TRUCKS ONE HUGE NIGHT
November 28
STARTS AT 6PM
GREAT FAMILY FUN, ACTION, THRILLS AND SPILLS ALL NIGHT
ULTIMATE FREESTYLE TEAM
State champ L E O N G AT H A’ S Christine Byrne is the Under 17 Victorian 100m champion.
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Innings defeat for LDCA women’s team By Stuart Biggins WOMEN’S cricket has seen a big set back with the announcement of the withdrawal from the Gippsland Cricket League of the Leongatha and District Cricket Association women’s team.
High fives: the Gippsland Pride team celebrates fielding success at the State Championships.
The fact that it comes on the back of earnest efforts on the part of everyone from the LDCA, Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia to improve the stocks of women’s cricket makes it hugely disappointing. The regional cricket manager for Cricket Victoria, Rob Wood said the announcement was made with much sadness. Particularly since Gippsland has been the most successful region at the state level with Under 14, 16 and 18 Pathways female teams winning more titles than girls from any other region. “It is not from their being pushed to win,” said Mr Wood, “it is just raw talent that has produced so much success.”
Koonwarra’s Chelsea Moscript was of course the captain of the Victorian Under 18 Women’s team captain for the past two years. Her replacement from Bairnsdale, bright new star Sophie Molineux has been selected to play in Melbourne Renegades Big Bash League team. “She is one 17 year old who won’t have to work in a supermarket,” Mr Wood said adding cricket will prove lucrative for those women who make it to the top. Adding to his thoughts about the ‘recess’ of the LDCA women’s cricket team he said, “As a foundation member of the competition the team existed for 14 years and provided the grounding for many young cricketers to meet and forge lifelong friendships and enjoyment from the game, and in some cases, even go onto state level.” With several people moving for work and/or study as well as injuries and an assortment of other reasons, the club had become too thin in the experience stakes, Mr Wood said. Whilst it could have fielded a very young team, such a team would
have been subjected to the rigours of senior competition without solid, senior support on the field. For what was a ground breaking movement for cricket in the region as well as within the LDCA, Cricket Victoria expressed its thanks to the foundation members and those who were the key drivers of the team as well as to the LDCA executive, a body Mr Wood described as the silent supporter providing affiliation fees to the GCL, balls and coordinating umpires. Mr Wood praised the LDCA as one of the most progressive in the state and cited its creating the board position of Women’s coordinator as proof in a sport where he said, in some parts of the state there is zero interest in promoting women’s cricket. Bernie McDonald occupies that position. Given that Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia are actively encouraging girls to play cricket it certainly makes sense for any association to support the move as there is money to be had. Continued on page 51.
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