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LEONGATHA’S Ayla Lafferty (left), Khali Trewin and Tahlia Lafferty enjoyed dressing in spooky costumes and trick or treating during Coal Creek’s Halloween celebration on Saturday night. Some 4000 people attended Coal Creek’s eighth Halloween event and were impressed by the range of entertainment including a fire twirler, the reptile show and the ghost train. Read more on page 6.
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MONEY SPLURGE Council spends while ratepayers watch pennies
By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has budgeted to pay a facilitator $9600 for 32 hours work – $300 an hour – when high council rates are already hurting households and businesses. Council will seek tenders for a facilitator to run meetings with residents taking part in the new community budgeting process. The innovative process will give
the public the chance to determine how $1.6 million is spent on capital works in Korumburra, Mirboo North, Foster and Venus Bay, with each community allocated $400,000. Council will spend $34,151 on the community budgeting process, including $18,200 worth of officers’ time. Council CEO Tim Tamlin said the facilitator’s expenditure may be more or less than the $300 an hour budgeted for, and was the market rate for a facilitator’s services. The expense comes at a time when the community is outraged by high
rates hitting households and businesses across the shire. But Mr Tamlin said the expense was far from frivolous. “If we are going to get the community engaged to spend $1.6 million, to have an investment of $300 an hour to pay for a facilitator as opposed to getting someone to do it half-hearted, it’s a valued investment,” he said. “The council has said it is prepared to get that sort of investment for the outcome of the community.” The facilitator’s bill will be paid for from the general council budget.
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“Little dollars like that are not a problem because when you look at the whole budget, it is not huge,” Mr Tamlin said. “There is no doubt there are going to be people in the community who think our council does spend too much but that is easy to do from the outside.” Mayor Cr Jeanette Harding said the cost “does seem astronomical” and directed The Star to ask Mr Tamlin, as he was responsible for appointing people to such roles. Cr Lorraine Brunt told last Wednes-
day’s council meeting “it is expensive to do it” but supported the budgeting initiative. Continued on page 4.
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Second truck rolls
A DRIVER escaped serious injury when his fully laden grain truck rolled over on the Black Spur bends on the South Gippsland Highway at Koonwarra last Thursday.
The 49 year old male driver from Warragul was conveyed to Leongatha Hospital with non life threatening injuries, after the truck tipped over around 7am. It is the second truck rollover to occur on South Gippsland roads in as many weeks, after a truck tipped on Koonwarra-Inverloch Road at Leongatha South. The cause of the Black Spur accident is still under investigation. The truck had to be emptied before it could be righted and towed away, which meant traffic was delayed on the highway. Traffic was slowed for 11 hours and the road was closed completely for 45 minutes between 5pm and 5.45pm. Leading Senior Constable Allan Piening from Bass Coast Highway Patrol said the accident was a reminder for all drivers to be more careful when navigating corners. Gippsland South MP Danny O’Brien recently called on the State Government to fund the realignment of the Black Spur section of the South Gippsland Highway. “Around 5000 vehicles travel on this section of road daily, including about 800 trucks,” he said. “This is an important project, well supported by the local community and by the South Gippsland Shire Council, and funding needs to be allocated in next year’s budget.”
Side on: a truck carrying a full load of grain tipped over on the South Gippsland Highway last Thursday, while navigating the Black Spur bends near Koonwarra.
Green light for farming hub By Brad Lester THE development of an agribusiness precinct at Koonwarra – valued at more than $12 million – is closer to reality. South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday voted unanimously to support the rezoning of land at Koonwarra to enable the precinct to advance. Council will now ask Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne to prepare and exhibit a planning scheme amendment to rezone land at 590
South Gippsland Highway from farming zone to special use zone –agricultural services. The first of three stages will include a large service station catering for trucks and buses, and three big sites. Interest has already been received from businesses in the shire and beyond. Machinery dealerships, and fertiliser and stockfeeds suppliers are among those expected to operate from the site. Cr Andrew McEwen predicted the precinct would attract significant interest.
“We have a good, strong, vibrant agricultural community and to have a precinct that is agricultural based is important,” he said. Cr Jim Fawcett said he was concerned the precinct could affect existing industrial estates. “But I think the restrictions that have been put on the property will minimise any damage it may do to other industrial estates throughout the shire,” he said. The precinct will be developed by Lindsay and Robyn Powney of Leongatha. Mrs Powney was delighted with council’s
decision. “Unanimous voting by councillors in favour of seeking authorisation from the Minister for Planning indicates their overwhelming support for our project, their acknowledgement of the need for it and of the benefits to the region,” she said. “We thank them for their total support. It is a very exciting milestone and a major step forward in the rezoning process.” In the wake of last week’s media coverage of the proposal, Mrs Powney said she and Mr Powney had been inundated with
support. “We have had phone calls, people dropping in very excited about the prospect of an agricultural services precinct, offering encouragement, wanting to participate and even offering to help,” she said. “More businesses have come forward with expressions of interest and support within 24 hours of the council’s recommendation.”
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THE Grand Ridge Road will become an iconic tourist drive after South Gippsland Shire Council voted to seal a missing link. Only four kilometres of the road in the shire remains unsealed at Trida, north of Leongatha. Once sealed, the 132km drive between Ellinbank and Carrajung can be promoted as an iconic drive through the Strzelecki Ranges, safe for cars and motorcycles alike. Construction is expected
to start this month and finish by March. Council voted to transfer $1.1 million in unexpected federal funding from North Poowong Road to sealing the Grand Ridge Road. Cr Nigel HutchinsonBrooks said, “It will make a significant difference to our tourism industry. I have met with residents on the Trida section and apart from the inconvenience, they have told me of the number of times motorcyclists and motorists have reached that (unsealed) section and turned around.
“You only have to look at the Blessing of the Bikes and the number of people that came with amazing bikes. A lot of them were unwilling to take their bikes on an unsealed road.” But Cr Lorraine Brunt, a Poowong resident, said the road did not carry enough traffic to warrant sealing and was disappointed North Poowong Road would miss out until the next financial year. North Poowong Road will be delayed as council needs Federal Government approval to remove 65
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Dancers to star on elite stage By Lucy Johnson LISA Pellin Dancers students are taking their education to the
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grams next year. Morgan Mitchelson has been accepted into the Australian Ballet School Interstate Program. She will take classes with the Australian Ballet School throughout the year, alongside her classes with Lisa Pellin Dancers. Morgan said she was
looking forward to expanding her dance repertoire. “I am really excited. It is a good opportunity for me to dance in different atmospheres,” she said. “I am looking forward to learning new things from different teachers.” Matilda Thorpe has also achieved major suc-
cess after gaining entry into the Victorian College of the Arts Secondary School for 2016. The school provides arts education at the highest level in the state. Matilda will move to Melbourne to pursue her full time study at the urban campus next year. “It is going to be a big
change for me moving home and moving dance studios,” she said. “I am nervous but I am also very excited.” Dance school principal Lisa Pellin said her programs offered students the chance to pursue dance careers. “We are fortunate enough to offer two
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Council offers $300 per hour Continued from page 1. “For the amount of costs we will spend doing this, we will get the outcomes,” she said. “I know Korumburra is excited and it is already scratching the dirt, ready to go.” When asked why a council officer could not facilitate the meetings, Mr Tamlin said, “Currently all of our resources are committed and we have not got the resources to do it in-house.”
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He said council’s community strengthening team was spending considerable time preparing for the Deadly in Gippsland indigenous conference to be held at Wilsons Promontory National Park in December. He also said council needed to be seen to be independent of the community meetings, otherwise “it might be seen that council is controlling the process”. Mr Tamlin said the
facilitator would be required to do considerable background work before actually facilitating meetings, but the council report specifies the 32 hours budgeted for includes one day of planning and six half days of meetings.
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ceed with the budgeting initiative at last Wednesday’s council meeting. A council report stated “community budgeting is the community’s opportunity to have influence over substantial decisions and to assist its councillors. “The community budgeting process has the potential to promote better engagement between council and its community members and consequently contribute to greater levels of trust.” Cr Jim Fawcett said the process was “exciting” and “intriguing”. “I think we will get a good press out of this, not only in the press press but also in the community,” he said. “I believe they will see this as a genuine attempt to engage with them on matters that are dear to their heart.” Cr Don Hill said a similar process in New Zealand resulted in reduced staff and lower council rates. Cr Mohya Davies said councillors should not try to influence the process. “The success of the process will be on the random selection of community members,” she said.
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$52m project far from buried By Brad Lester THE developers behind a $52 million residential tourism project at Walkerville still hope it will proceed, despite South Gippsland Shire Council stymieing the project last Wednesday. Council decided council and state policy did not permit the 88 lot subdivision at Walkerville, which will include a general store, cafe, restaurant, post office, petrol sales and a community meeting space. As a result, council opted to seek authorisation from the Minister for Planning Richard Wynne to prepare a planning scheme amendment to rezone the site from farming zone to special use zone, thereby bringing the project closer to fruition. But the vote was close and could have been won had a full council took part. The project was rejected four votes to three, but Cr Kieran Kennedy was absent due to illness and Cr Nigel HutchinsonBrooks abstained from the vote due to a conflict of interest. Proponent Jeremy Rich said he and his team were
now considering their options. He said he had been urged to go directly to the minister, but thought otherwise. “My preference is for the council to support this and then for them to go to the state and for the state to say this is a significant project,” Mr Rich said. Many residents of Walkerville and nearby Promontory Views Estate opposed the development. Promontory Views Estate resident Kevin Jones said he was delighted with council’s decision. “It was inappropriate right from the start,” he said. “Common sense has prevailed, thank God. I’m a ratepayer and Walkerville does not ask for much. We just want to be left alone.” Walkerville’s Peter Robertson told The Star, “It was good that the planning people stayed with the rules.” The rezoning bid was opposed by councillors Mohya Davies, Bob Newton, Lorraine Brunt and Jim Fawcett. Councillors Andrew McEwen, mayor Cr Jeanette Harding and Don Hill supported it. Cr Fawcett said the development was an “example of entrepreneurship that we should be encouraging”, but was lacking
won’t succeed,” she said. Cr Davies said she was “impressed” by the project, but it did not satisfy planning policy. “The proposal will impact on the quiet and peaceful nature of Walkerville,” she said. Cr Don Hill said council needed to support projects, saying council could not allow development in Leongatha and “expect the rest of the shire to stay the way it is forever”. Council CEO Tim Tamlin said the project had always been contrary
to council’s strategies and policies. “By voting not to seek authorisation from the minister, the councillors have endorsed the policies and strategies we have in place, which is very heartening,” he said. “As a number of councillors said during the debate, if there is a need to change the policies then we can look at changing the policies, but endorsing proposals that run contrary to what’s in place creates uncertainty for everyone.”
POLICE BRIEFS Police seek witnesses Doors still open: Walkerville Village proponent Jeremy Rich (left) discusses future options for the project with South Gippsland Shire Councillor Andrew McEwen. strategic support. “We need to be careful and wary, and understand the planning provisions that we have in place are only because of the consequence of community consultation over a long period of time,” he said, adding if council wished to change planning rules, the community should have a say. “If we pass this, it would most likely fail at the panel level or the ministerial level.” Cr Newton agreed on
planning grounds. Cr McEwen said the project was of state significance and said state policy was to have development outside of national parks, as the Walkerville Village proposed. He said the village would enable Promontory Views Estate to be sewered and more walking tracks built around Walkerville, and create 25 construction jobs. Cr McEwen said council should review its planning scheme.
“Planning should be subservient to council, not the master,” he said. “This is a golden opportunity and if we walk away from this, we will walk away from key council policies on economic development and tourism.” Cr Harding said she was concerned about water, sewerage and farming impacts, but said the opportunity was too good to pass up. “We have to grow and if we do not grow, we
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4000 zombies, monsters and witches spook at Coal Creek FRIGHTENING and amazing costumes dazzled Coal Creek during the Halloween celebration on Saturday night. Around 4000 people made the journey to the Korumburra park to participate in the fun, scary
event. Ticketed activities were completely sold out, including the Witch Trial live show, trick or treating, the ghost train and the first adult ghost tour. Halloween goers were also entertained by a fire twirler, apple bobbing, Snakebusters, and a Mon-
ster Bash disco and inflatable rocket slide for the children. “We’ve had nothing but good reports from the night. We are proud to have a family affordable night and we couldn’t do it without the valued help of community sponsorship,” Coal Creek site coordina-
tor Rowena Ashley said. “I’d also like to thank the volunteers who put in an enormous amount of effort to put the event together. There was a great feel in the park on Saturday night and everyone loved the festival environment.”
Right, Sugary delight: from left, Korumburra’s James Damon, Azari Hancock, Aaron Damon and Teah Damon enjoyed the spoils of Halloween at Coal Creek. Below, Chilling characters: from left, Leongatha’s Joel Randall, Belinda Mason, Sebastian Mason, Renae Randall and Olivia Mason were attacked by popular horror villain Freddy Krueger (Lee Randall) at Coal Creek’s Halloween on Saturday night.
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Trick or treat: Nyora’s Angus and Zoe Brunt had a handy stash of lollies early in the night during Halloween at Coal Creek on Saturday. Left, Halloween fun: from left, Isabella, Alyssa and Alma Morrison and Ella Anthony, all of Korumburra, put plenty of effort into their Halloween costumes.
Korumburra gardens inspire SOME 300 guests were invited to visit three beautiful gardens in Korumburra on Sunday.
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who opened their beautiful gardens to make the day enjoyable. Visitors travelled from as far as Melbourne to be inspired by the fabulous work put into the gardens. “It was a tremendous result and we were very lucky to have such nice weather,” Mr Treacy said. “Everyone enjoyed having a look at the three gardens, which are all different with unique features. They
all seemed very delighted and went away with ideas.” The Treacy family also offered a Devonshire tea for guests. The Korumburra Community Development and Action Inc (KCDA Inc) committee thanked all those who assisted in making the Korumburra open gardens such a success, including Korumburra Lions Club.
Unique garden: from left, Korumburra’s Elaine Fisher showcased her impressive garden and water feature with Cara Treacy, Rachel Fisher and Cath Bessell-Browne.
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Inverloch’s charm at risk
By Tayla Kershaw
INVERLOCH residents are determined to maintain the character of their coastal town. The Inverloch Design Framework has been a work in progress for 12 years, and was revised under the current Bass Coast Shire Council to help balance Inverloch’s existing charm under the weight of the growing population. The design framework was devised to guide any future developments in Inverloch and help protect the town’s coastal identity. Although there were differing views among residents who attended a community forum on Friday night at the Inverloch Community Hub, the key
desire among them was to cap height limits in residential zones. Height limit concerns increased following a recent proposal for a three storey development at 8 Beilby Avenue. Though initially rejected by council, the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal overturned council’s decision and approved the proposal with conditions, prompting residents’ concerns about height limits. Inverloch is a popular tourist destination but residents are unwilling to see their town develop to resemble other major coastal towns such as Lorne, Noosa and Surfers Paradise. “Many of the ratepayers are either permanent residents or holiday homeowners. The holiday homeowners don’t want
Low rainfall fears RAINFALL recordings have plummeted this year after one of the driest Octobers on record. Fish Creek’s Neville Buckland has been recording rain since 1960 and this October has proven to have the lowest rainfall for the month, with a mere 11.5mm over eight days. “The first 10 months of the year have been the driest I have recorded since 1967,” he said. Meeniyan’s Lindsay Fromhold recorded similarly low figures with only 10.3mm in seven days. “This is well below
average. Most Octobers we receive an inch a week. This year we did not receive an inch for the entire month,” he said. “Some two years ago we received 145mm and last year we received 75 inches of rain.” The progressive annual rainfall is dwindling far below average as the spring months have not brought the downpour farmers wanted. “Last month we got less than two inches; this month has been abysmal. We have to get a wet November and December,” Mr Fromhold said.
Inverloch to become the suburb they’ve just left,” Devcon Planning Services’ Nikki Taylor said at the forum. “Most people want to make sure it remains a coastal country town.” Ms Taylor discussed the concept of a new design overlay schedule, which would cover permit triggers such as capping residential buildings at seven metres and securing a zone for medium density housing. However, the design overlay schedule would need to go through a planning scheme amendment, which can be a lengthy process. The Inverloch Design Framework delivers a
concept to divide Inverloch into four main character areas – town centre and medium density area, established residential hinterland, restricted environmental and residential, and emerging residential hinterland. The character areas are designed to manage growth and maintain the small town vibe. “Finding an environmental and social balance with the community is the objective of the planning scheme,” Urbis director Jane Homewood said. “It’s Inverloch’s priority to maintain its character. If it loses its character, it loses tourism dollars.”
Coast watch: Labor candidate for McMillan Chris Buckingham and Bass Coast Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale look over a copy of the Inverloch Design Framework at a community forum on Friday night.
Airport on the cards By Tayla Kershaw THE development of a third Melbourne airport could benefit 300,000 Gippsland residents. The State Government is yet to confirm whether the additional airport will go ahead, but South Gippsland and Cardinia shire councils have shown full support. Danny McDonald, manager economic development, tourism and customer service at South Gippsland Shire Council, said council supported transport improvements that provided South Gippsland businesses with more efficient, affordable and convenient access to market. “The Gippsland Freight Strategy, developed by the Gippsland Local Government Network in 2013, identified that a third, south eastern airport could poten-
tially offer an alternative gateway for fresh produce from Gippsland,” he said. Bass Coast Shire Council does not have a formal position on the location of a south east Melbourne airport, said council’s general manager sustainable development and growth, Allison Jones. “From a regional development perspective, a third airport situated on the south east of Melbourne would benefit Bass Coast Shire Council,” she said. “A south east airport would ensure Gippsland’s transport network keeps pace with population and economic growth. “A third airport would improve connectivity and access to local and international markets for locally produced goods and facilitate increased tourism.” Cardinia Shire Council mayor Cr Leticia Wilmot said although the State Gov-
ernment’s Plan Melbourne document did not identify a specific location for the airport, it is indicated it could be within Cardinia Shire. Council adopted an airport policy to support and advocate for a third airport in Melbourne’s south east and to guide council’s role in any potential development. The airport policy and a Healthy by Design framework will facilitate actions within the Plan Melbourne document, which identified the opportunity for a third airport. “There are countless benefits to having a new Melbourne airport right here in the region. It would create thousands of jobs, ease traffic congestion, increase tourism, and help create a stable and successful regional economy,” Cr Wilmot said. The airport policy outlined how council will pro-
vide strategic direction to ensure any airport development is supported by council, advocate to the State Government to identify a future site and put in place the proper planning controls to ensure the sustainable development of a site. The policy will also ensure the environmental, social and economic impacts are considered. Cr Wilmot said the potential airport would have the capability to serve one
third of Victoria’s population, including the 1.5 million people who live in the south east region and 300,000 residents of Gippsland. The Koo Wee Rup Business Association said the long range proposal had not come up on its radar yet, but it is interested in keeping up to date with any airport development. The State Government did not respond to The Star’s request for comment.
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One in all in: Leongatha Primary School’s dancers took to the stage while other students packed the school’s performing arts centre auditorium to take part in Count Us In, Australia’s biggest school initiative, last Friday. More than 500,000 students from more than 2100 schools nationwide participated. On Friday at 12.25pm, it was the turn of students in the eastern states to sing simultaneously. The program aims to raise the profile of singing.
Young talent: back from left, directors Kerrie Giles and Peter McAlpine give audition information to, front, from left, Liam, Chloe and Hayden Nielsen for next year’s major musical Mary Poppins. Liam has had previous experience with Lyric Theatre, having performed in The Wizard of Oz.
Mary Poppins takes flight for Lyric Theatre SPECIAL (STATUTORY) MEETING OF COUNCIL Wednesday 4 November - 2.00pm, Council Chambers, Leongatha The business to be transacted: a. Election of Mayor b. Determination if a Deputy Mayor is to be elected c. Election of Deputy Mayor d. Appointment of Council Representatives to Committees and External Bodies 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 SUBDIVISON DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Council has received a 71 lot residential subdivision development proposal on the land at 66 Bena Road, Korumburra. The subject land is affected by a Planning Scheme Overlay control called the Development Plan Overlay Schedule 6 'Korumburra Residential Growth Areas' (DPO6). The DPO6 sets out the requirements that a residential subdivision must address before a planning permit can be issued by Council for the subdivision of the land. This is notice that a subdivision plan has been submitted to Council by the landowner for approval as the 'Development Plan' for the site. If Council approves the Development Plan, Council can then approve a planning permit for the subdivision of the land without any further exhibition or consultation. Council will not make a decision on the Development Plan before 5.00pm Tuesday 17 November, 2015. Submissions to the Development Plan must be received by Council prior to this date. Submissions must be made in writing and addressed to Paul Stampton, Manager Planning, South Gippsland Shire Council, Private Bag 4, Leongatha 3953. Email submissions can be made to council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au. Submissions must clearly note reference to 'Development Plan – 66 Bena Road Korumburra'. Submissions are public documents and can be copied and distributed without the consent of the author as part of the planning process. For further information on the Development Plan see Council's website ('Documents on public exhibition' on the homepage), call Council on 5662 9200 or email council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT Council's Annual Report 2014-15 was adopted at last week's Council meeting. It will be available for viewing at Council's libraries, at reception in the main office at 9 Smith Street, Leongatha and on Council's website. FACEBOOK PAGE FOR FARMERS The Southern Gippsland Agricultural Climate Resilience Project now has its own Facebook page. For upcoming events and information go to www.facebook.com/Agricultural-Climate-Resilience-Project The next event is the free Livestock Biosecurity Information Session on Thursday 19 November from 10.00am to noon at Manna-Gum Resort, Inverloch. Book a place before Monday 16 November by contacting Jill Vella on 0408 208 350, or go to www.tinyurl.com/ACAPbiosec CITIZENSHIP CEREMONY Council will next welcome its new citizens on Wednesday 18 November from 6:00pm in the Council Chambers, Michael Place, Leongatha. All welcome. COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road and Vegetation Maintenance: Poowong/ Bena/ Kongwak/ Dumbalk/ Turtons Ck/ Stony Ck Vegetation Maintenance: Mirboo Rd, Mirboo and Grand Ridge Rd, Trida Stabilising Works: Bridge St and Mine Rd, Korumburra 9 Smith St., Leongatha 3953 (Private Bag 4) Ph: 5662 9200 council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au Fax: 5662 3754 www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au
THE allure of Broadway classic Mary Poppins resulted in a fantastic turn out to Lyric Theatre Group’s information session and workshop on Sunday afternoon. Talented singers, dancers, actors, musicians and backstage crew gathered at Leongatha’s Memorial Hall to find out how they could be involved in the major musical. Mary Poppins will be brought to life by Lyric Theatre in 2016, and auditions and rehearsals are set to begin soon.
“We were very happy with the turnout and the committee is looking forward to working on this wonderful show,” Lyric Theatre president Glenda Smith said. Directors Kerrie Giles and Peter McAlpine said they feel privileged to be able to produce the show, as very few theatre groups are selected to perform Mary Poppins. Lyric Theatre was selected due to its previous history of successful performance and attendance records. “Mary Poppins is a terrific show and can make you come away feeling like you’ve been on a journey,” Mr McAlpine said.
Audition pieces are available online at www.lyrictheatre.net.au. Those auditioning will be asked to read a monologue specific to their age group and experience, but are not expected to memorise it. The directors are looking for a large cast of up to 50, including a junior ensemble. Elaine Epiphano will be the musical director, with Lisa Pellin as choreographer and Colin Mitchell as the artistic director. Lyric Theatre is also looking for a backstage crew to fulfil an array of tasks to help bring the spectacular musical to fruition.
Mayoral race on in Bass Coast BASS Coast deputy mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale intends to stand for mayor in the final year of council’s term. The mayoral election will take place at a statutory council meeting on November 11. Though filling the position of deputy mayor is not necessarily a stepping stone to the role of mayor, Cr Crugnale said it has provided some experience and insights into what is required. “The deputy role is being that stunt double or understudy – who sits in the
wings and steps up as required,” Cr Crugnale said. “I have certainly had the opportunity to do this over the year and sometimes at a moment’s notice. In these last few years my strength of character has certainly come to light and I’ve learnt a lot.” Cr Crugnale said the role of mayor means showing commitment to and being a voice for all the community, as well as showing leadership, strategic direction, and working with councillors and executives. Cr Crugnale said she loves working
with community groups, organisations, businesses and individuals who are eager and enthusiastic to get their ideas off the ground. “You have that wider network to tap them into, that grant you can refer them to or even a more timely or alternative process to consider,” she said. “If councillors allow me, my strength is being that conduit for great outcomes.” Current mayor Cr Kimberley Brown has yet to confirm whether she will again run for mayor.
POLICE BRIEFS School vandalised POLICE are investigating vandalism at Korumburra Primary School on Sunday. School staff arrived yesterday (Monday) to find graffiti had been spray painted in several locations. The culprits were captured on security footage that has been given to police.
4WD stolen A TOYOTA Landcruiser was stolen from Pyramid Rock Road, Ventnor. The 2004 white four wheel drive was taken between 12am and 5.30pm on Sunday, November 1. The vehicle has registration number TIC990 and is still outstanding with no sightings. Anyone with further information is asked to contact 000.
Burgled while home A COWES holiday house was burgled while one resident was asleep inside last week. A female resident fell asleep on the couch while her friends were out of the home on Saturday, October 31 around 6pm. After an hour, the woman awoke to find the sliding glass door open.
The victim discovered an assortment of clothing and items stolen from around the house. It is believed offender/s entered the property while the woman was asleep.
Police threatened POLICE attended a Cape Woolamai address amid concerns for a man’s welfare last week. San Remo and Wonthaggi police attended the Sea Spray Avenue residence at 10.10pm on Thursday after police received a distressed call. The male caller went onto the balcony of the two storey house, and started to act aggressively and scream at police. He then proceeded to throw furniture from the balcony, including a bed. The man started to make death threats to a number of people and continued to be aggressive to police. Two children were present inside the house at the time. The male approached police and threatened violence. Police used pepper spray to pacify the man who was arrested at the address. He was then admitted to Wonthaggi Hospital for psychiatric care.
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APPEAL FOR CYCLE SAFETY By Tony Giles
Look out for bikes: president of the Leongatha Cycling Club Lachlan Matthews, left, and MICA paramedic, Ben Meadley, urge motorists to look out for the increasing number of cyclists using the roads.
IN the wake of serious accidents and one death in South Gippsland this year involving bikes and vehicles on roads, two prominent cyclists have appealed to motorists to be vigilant. Rather than try to lay blame, keen cyclists Ben Meadley and Lachlan Matthews are taking the positive side and asking for cooperation between both motorists and bike riders. Both Mr Meadley and Mr Matthews have a real connection with this issue; Mr Meadley is a MICA flight paramedic with the Latrobe Valley Ambulance Rescue Service while Mr Matthews is the president of the Leongatha Cycling Club. The two have been concerned by the death of a Fish Creek cyclist earlier this year and the serious injuries which resulted to Doctor Phil Worboys in a recent collision on the South Gippsland Highway near Hoddle. Both Mr Meadley and Mr Matthews have noticed a real uptake in interest in bike riding throughout South Gippsland and Bass Coast and that means more bikes on the road interacting with vehicles. The message Mr Meadley and Mr Matthews have for motorists is they should expect to see cyclists on the roads on a regular basis. Mr Meadley knows all too well the devastation which accidents can cause as he has to deal with this through his work on a regular basis. “We see a lot of critically ill patients and the stresses which result for extended families both physically and emotionally over a long period,” he said.
The awareness and respect between vehicles and riders has got to go both ways Mr Matthews said. “The vast majority of riders are careful out there and look to ride on the back roads where there is less traffic and a lot of routes to follow. However at times they need to use the highways and busier roads, and this is where both motorist and cyclist need to be alert, he said.” Mr Matthews said in the states of South Australia and Queensland the “one metre matters” is applied by law. That is a vehicle travelling at below 60km/h must provide one metre of clearance when passing a bicycle and if it is over 60km/h it should be one and a half metres. He said, despite it not being law here, he would like motorists to observe this
“When you have one tonne of steel going at speed against a cyclist, the cyclist will always come off second best,” Ben Meadley said. as a guideline. “We think motorists, as a whole, are respectful, but even if one in 100 drivers, whether it be fatigue or lack of concentration, collide with a bike, there’s very little chance the cyclists will have anything but serious injuries and in the worst case, death,” Mr Matthews said. “We had a situation at this year’s racing where a car came too close and one of our junior riders was hit on the foot, breaking his shoe. It could have been a lot worse.” The Transport Accident Commission
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Expect to see cyclists on roads Approach with caution Reduce speed Pass at least one metre from cyclist
recently announced a renewed partnership with regional media outlets as part of the state’s efforts to stem deaths and casualties on country roads. TAC chief executive officer Joe Calafiore said “there was a pressing need to address country road trauma, with regional Victorians four times more likely to be killed and 40 per cent more likely to be seriously injured than people in Melbourne.” In the South Gippsland area alone there are many riders on the road. In Leongatha, a group of Leongatha Cycling Club members leaves the post office every Saturday and Sunday at 8am and another group leaves at 6.15am on the Saturday. Another group has a ride every Wednesday night from 5pm. In Inverloch, the “Coastal Cruisers” head out every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings while in summer it is daily. With the rail trail due to be finished later this year, which will link Leongatha to Welshpool unbroken, there will be more bikes coming to the area for tourism ,with commercial operators now eyeing this area for potential tours. Added to this is the training schedules of individuals, social ride groups, of which there are many, and road and track racing for the cycling club which is all year ‘round. The club has produced such champions as Tony and Stu Smith, David and Thomas McFarlane, and Nick Aitken to name a few. Hand cyclist Alex Welsh is also competing on the world stage, having just taken out the Paraduathlon World Championships in Adelaide recently.
Input welcome for cycling strategy THE State Government is updating Victoria’s cycling strategy so that it best provides for the future, and wants to hear from cyclists and road users. Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan recently opened the Bike Futures Conference and announced the beginning of community consultation from now until December this year. The government is making an investment, through the $100 million for the Safer Cyclists and Pedestrians Fund, in infrastructure that keeps cyclists and pedestrians safe on roads. The cycling strategy will help to guide the establishment of Active Transport Victoria which will be responsible for delivering the strategy’s objectives. It will also incorporate the government’s commitment to improving safety and increasing participation, and will guide future cycling investment.
“We’re working to support cycling, as part of how people will travel around our state now and in the future,” Minister for Roads and Road Safety Luke Donnellan said. “Our strategy will reflect the government’s commitment to improving safety and increasing participation in cycling. “We want cyclists and road users to jump online or come to a workshop, to help us provide a strong plan for the future of cycling in Victoria.” Cyclists and other road users will be able to provide feedback by completing an online survey at economicdevelopment.vic.gov.au/ cycling-strategy, making a formal submission by email at cycling.strategy@ecodev. vic.gov.au or participating in community consultation sessions at key metropolitan and regional locations. Feedback from the consultation will be incorporated into a draft updated strategy, which will be made available for comment before being finalised for release in mid-2016.
TIPS FOR CYCLISTS ? Ride on low traffic volume roads ? Avoid highways where possible ? Activate tail light day
and night ? Wear bright clothing ? Use hand signals Visible: Lachie Matthews, left, and Ben Meadley, right, always try to wear bright, visible clothing as part of their strategy to be noticed when riding on the roads.
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Column 7 L E O N G AT H A’ S Lennie Gwyther and his pony Ginger Mick have been immortalised in a school production, Lennie: 600 Miles to Sydney. Last Wednesday, 300 children from Clifton Hill Primary School acted out the true story of Lennie’s legendary 1000 kilometre, 33 day solo journey in 1932. Seventeen Clifton Hill children, many of them girls, played Lennie and 12 played his pony. The story of Lennie and his epic journey on his pony was chosen because the school’s music teacher was looking for an Australian hero. The teacher, Roz Girvan told The Age, “I think it’s great that there is such a
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fantastic story for them to latch on to, about a little boy from Victoria. I think they should have heroes that are from where they live.” THERE will be a Garden Day at Dumbalk and Mardan on Sunday, November 8. Tickets and maps will be available at the CFA at Dumbalk from 12.30pm onwards for $10 a person. Children are free. All gardens will be sign posted. The Garden Day will feature several interesting gardens not previously viewed in the village of Dumbalk and district of Mardan, and ending at the Dumbalk Recreation Reserve, Dollar Road, Dumbalk. Another attraction for the day will be many plants for sale. A light afternoon tea
A week of care NATIONAL Others Week kicks off this week, with members of the Leongatha Uniting Church in full support of the cause.
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Several years ago, Global Care launched National Others Week in Australia with a goal to promote kindness and team spirit. People are encouraged to do an act of kindness during the week in order to develop a greater awareness of others in the community. The campaign promotes and challenges people to look outside their own lives and make a difference to the world, one act of kindness at a time. Now in its third year of campaigning, Leongatha Uniting Church will host and promote National Others Week. For further information contact Leongatha Uniting Church at 5662 2455.
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will be provided and all prizes, including lucky entry prizes, will be drawn at around 3.15pm. Leigh HyltonStewart is providing the Christmas cake that will be first prize in the competition. CATCH up with friends and support a great cause in Korumburra. Patten’s on Bridge is holding a breast cancer fundraiser on Friday, November 13 from 6pm. The evening will be a tapas and cocktail night, and entertainment will be provided by Marty Box. Cost is $25 per head, with proceeds donated to the Breast Cancer Foundation. Book your table by phoning 5655 2220. BICYCLES for Humanity is a volunteer run, grass roots charity organisation focused on the alleviation of poverty through sustainable transport in the form of a bike. Every year around 1.5 million bikes are sold across Australia and an estimated half of these will end up unused or abandoned. Loch and Korumburra primary schools are putting this huge resource to work in some of the poorest countries in the world. In collaboration with the Rotary Club of
Korumburra, the schools are clearing out any disused bike-ed bicycles and donating them to Bicycles for Humanity. For every bike contributed to this wonderful program that assists people in poor and remote places around the developing world, the Rotary club will pay the required $20 that must accompany each bike to help pay for repairs and transport costs. To donate, bring them to school and we’ll take care of the rest. For more information please use the web link http://www. b i c y c l e s f o r h u m a n i t y. com/ or speak to Lyn at the office or Matt, school chaplain. SOUTH Gippsland Young Farmers Club will be holding a trivia night on November 27 in support of McGrath breast care nurses who support families experiencing breast cancer. The event will be hosted by Andrew Deaks. There will be an auction, games and raffles. The trivia night will be held at the Poowong Football clubrooms, at 7.30pm. Cost is $80 for a table of eight pre-booked or $15 each at the door. See www.facebook. com/southgippsland. youngfarmers FRIDAY, October 30 was the national Day for
Daniel where Australians remembered Daniel Morcombe who was tragically abducted and killed by a stranger some five years ago. The Day for Daniel is a national strategy to encourage and remind all our young people of making sure they are all safe and don’t put themselves in any danger of being harmed. Daniel’s favourite colour was red and all school students, staff and community members were encouraged to wear red to show their support. KORUMBURRA Primary School’s annual Art Show opened to the public on Monday. The public is invited to come and see at first hand the fantastic display created by art teacher Rachel Warren. The art show is open every day and this coming weekend for viewing. The official opening of this eighth annual art show was conducted in the school’s gym, with guest speaker Fish Creek artist Kerry Spokes telling students about her journey into and with art. The theme of the art show is famous artists. ON Monday, two Korumburra Primary School students, Mark Terry from Grade 3 and Jazmyne Austim from Grade 6 travelled to
Email: col7@thestar.com.au Post: PO Box 84 Leongatha 3953 Fax: 03 5662 4350 Doncaster with their parents and the school’s Di Wilshaw to take part in the Primary School Deaf Sports. This is the first year
KPS students have participated and it was a great opportunity for them to meet and participate in activities with other hearing impaired students.
Impressive: Leongatha’s Jill Mason marvelled over the growth of her Agave. The Agave – or century plant – originates from Mexico and is only supposed to grow 2.5x2.5 metres. Ms Mason’s Agave is 10 years old and is the talk of the neighbourhood, with many people stopping by to compliment her on it. The beautiful plant is only supposed to flower once in its lifetime and may die shortly after.
Dortmans family cycles for cancer THE Dortmans family of Leongatha has raised $14,000 for cancer research. A fundraising movie night for the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre collected more than $700, when 62 people attended a screening of the movie Bridge of Spies at Stadium 4 Cinema in Leongatha. That evening was held as part of the Ride to Conquer Cancer, for which Team Moxie raised a total of $14,000 for the Ride to Conquer Cancer. The Dortmans family, named Team Moxie, comprised Mick Dortmans, his daughters Anna and Julie, his sister Marg and sister in law Gwenda Dortmans. The ride left Albert Park at 8am and travelled 100km down the Mornington Peninsula. They stayed overnight at Mornington before a chilly start at 7.30am saw them wind their way up and down hills behind Dromana. The ride returned via Beach Road but cyclists were met with a strong head wind, making progress difficult.
Team Moxie: supporting the Ride to Conquer Cancer were Mick Dortmans, daughters Anna and Julie Dortmans, his sister Marg and sister in law Gwenda Dortmans.
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Thank you to everyone for all your best wishes, support, prayers and overwhelming generosity. We have a lot to be thankful for, particularly being brought up in an amazing heartfelt community like Leongatha. All your donations and support have made this journey possible and enabled my continued treatment. You are all helping us get through this fight.
08 November - 10am to 11am Leongatha, start of the Rail Trail (Koonwarra Road) Meet members of the GSRT Committee Come along and discuss your ideas about the GSRT How to become a Great Friend www.facebook.com/GreatSouthernRailTrail
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Noteworthy citizen: a wonderful afternoon was had at the Hallston Hall on Sunday to celebrate the 80th birthday of local identity John Kenny, who has spent his whole life in the district. Many of his family and friends were present to have a wonderful afternoon tea. Mr Kenny is pictured with wife Ann, and from left, son Russell, granddaughter Jorja, daughter Sue Armstrong, granddaughter Jade, grandson Alec, granddaughter Lucy and son in law David Armstrong.
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Cr Newton may break mayoral drought By Brad Lester CR BOB Newton could be the new mayor of South Gippsland Shire Council from tomorrow (Wednesday), for the first time in his 23 years as a councillor. He is a late comer to the mayoral race after being asked to run by several colleagues. The Star understands there may be two or three candidates for the job but Cr Newton is the only councillor to declare his intention to run. Leading the shire will be a fitting farewell for Cr Newton, who will not contest next year’s council election. He said he would nominate Cr Lorraine Brunt as a candidate for deputy mayor. Deputy mayor Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks, a previous favourite for the top job, has confirmed he will not be standing, and incumbent mayor Cr Jeanette Harding will not be seeking another term. Cr Newton said he was unsure of any other candidates. “A few people have been lobbying me to give it a go for my last term,” he said. “I was not going to do it this time, and a couple of them asked me to do it and I thought I would put my hat in the ring.” Cr Newton has pledged to work with the community, but does not have specific goals to achieve in his mayoral term, should he win the election. “I just want to get unity, and work with the public and get better outcomes for the whole area. There are a few challenges. I
have probably come in at one of the worst times but I’m up for a challenge,” he said. “If you don’t think positive, you’ll never do any good.” Cr Newton said he believed he had enough support from fellow councillors to win the mayoral vote but said, “I’ll wait and see on the outcome of the day because people change their mind.” He thought Cr Brunt would be a suitable deputy mayor and given they both represent Strzelecki Ward, they could achieve for their ward as well as the broader shire. Cr Harding is contemplating contesting the council elections next year. “I love it but there maybe someone come along who is younger and better for the community,” she said. She has used her influence as chair of the South East Australian Transport Strategy (SEATS) to advance the heavy vehicle alternate route for Leongatha and the realignment of the South Gippsland Highway at the Black Spur near Koonwarra. She is also proud of securing federal funding for the Karmai Community Children’s Centre at Korumburra. “I still have not achieved my Long Jetty yet but I have not given up on it,” she said. Cr Mohya Davies has not declared whether or not she will contest the mayoral election, having served as deputy mayor in the past. Asked if she would stand, she said, “I think all councillors, if they are honest with themselves, have aspirations to lead council. “We are all passionate about our shire, our communities and take our responsibilities serious-
New team mooted: Cr Bob Newton (left) may be the new mayor of South Gippsland Shire Council tomorrow (Wednesday). He will nominate Cr Lorraine Brunt as deputy. ly. The election of the mayor and deputy mayor is a political process. To be successful you need to have the confidence and support of four of your peers.”
Cr Davies said the council needs to be strategic in aiming for long term goals that acknowledge the reality of rate capping. “Financial responsibility is
essential. We are a large rural shire with 28 towns. Maintaining, improving and developing all our buildings, our roads both sealed and unsealed, our bridges and recreation facilities as well as providing a diverse range of services, is our focus,” she said. Cr Jim Fawcett last week said the mayoral position had not been discussed by council as a group, and did not say whether or not he would nominate. He said among the issues council faced next year were preparing a “sound budget for transition to a new council”, accommodation for staff and libraries, and determining a preferred use of the VicTrack land behind Bair Street for community access. Cr Andrew McEwen ruled himself out of contention. “People can have different views and opinions, but there has to be more respect shown to fellow councillors,” he said.
“The critical issue for council is to develop a strategy to address the high rates over the next 10 years. Many people who have high rates are asset rich, but income poor. Most people are at the limits of what they can afford to pay. “The other issue is that we develop a conscious strategy to improve the level of engagement and satisfaction with council’s advocacy and performance.” Cr Don Hill said time commitments prevented him from taking on the mayor’s job. “I would be able to fulfil the deputy mayor position but have no plans to stand at this stage as I feel the majority bloc have the two spots filled already,” he said. Councillors Kieran Kennedy and Lorraine Brunt did not respond to requests for comment. The mayoral vote will be held at 2pm tomorrow (Wednesday).
Disharmony disappoints OUTGOING mayor of South Gippsland Shire Council Cr Jeanette Harding will be bowing out with a regret. She took the mayoral chair hoping to steer council towards working together as a team for the community’s benefit, but last Thursday told The Star she had been unsuccessful in doing so. “Hopefully the new mayor will be able to,” she said. Council meetings have often become scenes of passionate exchanges between councillors, most notably the bloc of councillors Don Hill and Andrew McE-
wen in opposition to others including Cr Jim Fawcett and Cr Mohya Davies, and sometimes Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks. Last week, the State Government’s reforms to strengthen council governance and reduce councillor misconduct were given Royal Assent. Under the changes to the Local Government Act 1989, councillors will be required to sign up to codes of conduct, while councils will need to have procedures in place to deal with alleged breaches. Allegations of misconduct and serious misconduct will be dealt with by independent Councillor Conduct Panels, which
will have the power to suspend councillors for up to six months. The Minister for Local Government will also receive new powers, including the option to recommend to the Governor in Council that a councillor be stood down under certain conditions. Minister for Local Government Natalie Hutchins said, “Since becoming minister, I’ve heard from councils and communities that these changes are desperately needed. “By giving councils and the Victorian Government the ability to step in earlier, it will help ensure problems with councillor standards and governance aren’t left to grow.”
SPRING CARNIVAL SPECIAL Great service: from left, Luis Robles, Gaby Webber, Kerryl Battersby and Val Thompson will look after you for great coffee, slices, cakes, breakfast and lunch!
Coffee's great at Lulu's LEONGATHA'S Lulu Cafe is having a complete refurbishment of its bright yellow trademark coffee machine to ensure the coffees are of an exceptionally high standard. The yellow machine is in Melbourne and a temporary pearl black machine of the same type is currently churning out top notch coffees until the yellow machine makes its welcome return to Leongatha. “The coffee is back to its best,” cafe owner Gaby Webber said. Gaby explained the coffees for the past few weeks haven't been up to the high standard and after several discussions and tests; a company representative from the boutique roaster came down and identified the problem. “The company came down at four in the morning last week and gave us a changeover machine and we are all systems go again.”
“We are excited to recently welcome Luis Robles to our team. Luis is a fantastic barista and has done extensive courses in coffee making which is an art in itself,” Gaby said. “Both Val (Thompson) and Kerryl (Battersby) are also trained baristas as well so we have a great team on the go.” “I know how passionate people are about their coffee and to not have a consistency has been frustrating for us all, but I'm pleased to say we're all good now.” To celebrate Lulu's is offering a huge special for one week to come and try the range which they have been famous for. Regular size coffees are this week just $1.50 while the mug size coffees are $2.50. This special runs from Wednesday, November 4 until Tuesday, November 10. “I would like to thank all our customers for their loyalty and friendship and look forward to serving them into the future,” Gaby said.
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Praise for Kongwak PS
I WRITE this letter to address rumours circulating around the possible closure of Kongwak Primary School. Our daughter is attending this lovely school for her first year as a Prep student; after looking at all schools in the area and finally, tentatively, deciding on something close to home (Glen Alvie) and a little more intimate, we, and she, couldn’t be happier. In 10 short months, with a small class size (two teachers to around 20 children in two classrooms!), and excellent resources (excursions, specialist programs all shared with Inverloch Primary School), she has developed a sense of belonging, learning from older students, increasing her self-esteem and sense of resilience. Her first year of school has helped her to establish a connection to the community and to the natural world, with access to a worm farm, chooks and a kitchen garden. She is thriving in a social structure that correlates with that of a family; in which the entire school can be found playing a game of tiggy or hide and seek at lunchtime; where quarrels are dealt with quickly and readily; mistakes are made and forgiven; and where the older children guide and indulge the youngest, and develop their leadership skills in doing so. Academically, she is nurtured and thriving. As parents, we share informal, friendly relationships with her teachers, and have felt welcomed and encouraged to be involved in her learning. Kongwak Primary School isn’t closing, but it does need more enrolments, and the problem around this is that of community perception. It’s not a Steiner school, al-
though it’s principles of nurturing early childhood development are similar, and it’s not just for farm kids, although some families have attended this school for generations, creating a sense of history and continuity that can’t be recreated elsewhere. Kongwak Primary School nurtures the students that might be falling behind, and lifts up and encourages those that are flourishing. It is nestled amongst gum trees in Kongwak’s ‘Valley of Peace’ and while you might have to stop for cattle crossing on the way, there are no traffic jams here! It is a true country school and it would be sad to see its future put at risk just because the wider community has forgotten it’s there. So, if you’re looking for a small school with the same curriculum as a large one, a unique learning experience in which the teachers have the benefits of extra time and attention to get to know your child and their academic and social needs, please consider Kongwak Primary School. We don’t regret our decision! Sharon Churchill, Glen Alvie.
MP’s views must be heard IT’S great to see the two candidates for McMillan are actually talking to people in the electorate and coming up with a fresh approach. Public transport needs upgrading but the underlying cause of the Monash carpark is the lack of jobs in the area forcing people to commute long distances. There needs to be a coherent plan for jobs and industry in McMillan or it will continue to be a collection of dormitory suburbs linked by crowded, pot holed roads full of commuters spending inordinate amounts on petrol and car
E D I T O R I A L Walkerville case proves a point WALKERVILLE is a special place. Any local or visitor to South Gippsland can tell you that. The beaches are among the most scenic and pristine in Victoria, and would have to rank as among the most special in Australia. The area is largely undeveloped too, with just a few homes at Walkerville South and the isolated residential subdivision of Promontory Views Estate the only signs of human interference with the coastline. It is little surprise that sooner or later a developer would come knocking, seeking to open more land for housing, albeit on large blocks and with unique building designs that could be said to be sensitive to the environs. It is also little surprise councillors stopped – or may have only delayed - the project by voting not to support rezoning of the land to make way for subdivision. What was surprising was how close the vote was, with rezoning of the subject site refused by four votes to three. The fact two councillors were absent from the poll would no doubt have influenced the outcome. This project is not new and was first flagged publicly at a council briefing two years ago. By then, considerable planning work had been undertaken by the proponents, the Rich family. While they were informed by council the project did not satisfy policy – local and state – to restrict development along the coast, one wonders how the project was allowed to proceed this far, in that case. Council acted within existing policy but that policy could have been changed if council wanted to. The report to council should have included an option for council to amend existing policy as existing policy alone was all that stopped the Walkerville Village proposal from advancing. That would have at least given parties for and against the development a fairer hearing, especially given the state of advancement the project has reached only to be stopped by a policy stance that should have ended the project years ago. Developers and objectors deserve greater and more immediate clarity about how policy will determine the outcome, rather than be allowed to persevere for years on end, at great expense and stress.
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maintenance. Widening the Monash won’t solve anything; it will just add another breakdown lane. If the Minister for the Environment Greg Hunt wants to talk about local issues it would be nice to hear where he sits in relation to farmers’ rights and CSG drilling. We know what the current government thinks of coal mines. It would also be good to hear where the current McMillan incumbent Russell Broadbent sits in relation to these, and many other issues. Given he now faces two good, strong local candidates with solid knowledge of the electorate, he needs to stop treating his position as a sinecure. Geoff Ellis, Wattle Bank.
Rates questioned I’M just an ordinary resident in our Bass Coast community and I’d rather not have to find time to watch that this council stays on the straight and narrow. However, the more I scrutinise this council’s behaviour, the more concerned I become. I attended the recent council meeting in Cowes and it gave me no cause for comfort. At the commencement of ordinary meetings, councillors read out a statement that partly goes along the lines of ‘considering all items with due regard to their merit, etc.’ During community question time Les Larke asked if councillors would instruct the CEO Paul Buckley and manager governance and organisation development Mark Brady to withdraw communications they sent him that impose restraints on his communication with councillors, council officers and council staff. Les Larke’s question was straightforward, detailed and polite. It clearly laid out why he was requesting councillors to overrule their CEO. But all Les got from mayor Cr Kimberley Brown, presumably on behalf of all of the seven ward councilors, was a curt “No”. The mayor made no attempt to offer Les Larke any explanation as to why she and her fellow councilors are unwilling to override their CEO. That response from council was unprofessional and discourteous, and reflects poorly on all seven councillors. To try and cast that abysmal response in a good light, the best that can be said it that at
least Les got a straight answer from council. Then came my question to council, where I once again queried councillors about the excessive increase in residential rates that has occurred under their watch. I reminded them that inflation to June 2015 was just 1.5 per cent and again asked if any of them were willing to commit to ensuring that rates remain capped at CPI. Whereas Les Larke got a rude, but nonetheless straight answer to his question, I got the now familiar equivocal response that it will be considered in preparation of the budget, etc. There was a little argy bargy when I pressed as to when that review would occur, with the CEO responding the budget needed to be presented by June 30. So hopefully before June 30 these councillors will have figured out if they will commit to capping rates or if they will continue flogging residential ratepayers as they have done for the past three years. But the pièce de résistance in regard to council’s governance is found in item J.3 of the minutes – the Quarterly Efficiency report. Not only does this report show council is taking credit for efficiencies not yet realised, but it shows something far more alarming. Under the heading Organisation Design, this report shows the governance department has been reduced by one full time staff member. It seems to me that at a time when governance at Bass Coast Council needs strengthening, the executive council is setting about weakening it. Kevin Griffin, Inverloch.
Here’s an idea GOOD luck to the latest ‘branding’ thought bubble, “Tarwin Valley”, which the promoters claim starts at Leongatha and ends at Walkerville. Somewhat strained geography, one would think. My vote goes to “Tarwin Headwaters” - magical Mount Worth and Possum Hollow; dramatic Dollar, scenic Turtons Creek and Love’s Lane. Wilma Western, Leongatha.
A view from Venus Bay THERE is a place called Venus Bay.
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A place of great beauty and serendipity. It was divided up and sold off for philanthropy, cheaply! So people came to live, without much spondulicks. Hoping to keep the secret of peace and serenity. But now the ‘waste’ collection trucks rumble past weekly, Organised by the council’s ‘coordinator of sustainability’. We all have to have Sulo bins, which are compulsory. So much for democracy! The council say it will ‘improve our visual amenity!’ But who pays for it? Sally A. Schaffer, Venus Bay.
Council jobs scrutinised IT IS universally accepted people in senior positions of management and authority do not appoint family or friends to the company or organisation they control. There is a term which is widely known to describe this outcome which is “jobs for mates”. The latest senior executive position to be filled at the Bass Coast Shire Council is widely seen as a blatant example of jobs for mates. Within the past two years, six of the most senior appointments in the management team at Bass Coast have all come from the Latrobe City Council where five of them have all worked in the past with the now CEO of the Bass Coast Shire, Paul Buckley. I cannot recall seeing a worse example of poor governance in local government. We are not talking about low or mid ranking salaries here. The cost of each of these people range between three thousand and five thousand dollars per week. The average worker and ratepayer can only dream of salaries such as these people earn. The current councillors are directly responsible for this outcome. They appointed Paul Buckley and he is directly accountable to them. When Mr Buckley was first appointed to the position of CEO of the Bass Coast Shire Council, I was contacted by many people from his former place of employment, the City of Latrobe. I was given eight names of people who he worked with at Latrobe and was told he would move to bring most, if not all of them to Bass Coast, however I
didn’t really believe it. Five of these people now work with him at Bass Coast and the names of the remaining three people I was given I have now provided to others so that future appointments can be monitored. With the salaries, cars and other benefits the ratepayers of Bass Coast are footing the bill for, they can rightly expect the very best people will be appointed to these most senior positions. It defies all logic and beggars belief that it is being claimed that in five cases in the appointment of the most senior positions, the very best available all worked with Paul Buckley at some time in the past at Latrobe. I know it for fact that many existing staff at Bass Coast are enraged their own well qualified and experienced workmates are continuously overlooked for these appointments. The CEO is to appoint two more senior executives in the next few weeks and his appointments will no doubt be closely monitored. Last week yet another example of unacceptable waste was raised to my attention. On Friday, November 6 (this Friday), outgoing mayor Cr Kimberly Brown is having a ratepayer funded outgoing party. All food and drink provided. This is outrageous. Each year there is a mayoral ball held which provides the current mayor the opportunity to address the community. The Mayoral Ball is a good community event and I support it, but to now follow it up with another function at the end of her term is absolutely not supportable. There is no justification whatsoever. I am advised a very large number of invitations were sent out and many people have accepted to attend her function so although the council will deny it, it will be held at considerable cost. The ratepayers certainly should not have to pay for what is a totally unnecessary function which will be used for self promotion purposes. Alan Brown, Wattle Bank. Editor’s note: Bass Coast Shire Council has informed The Star this Friday’s event is not a farewell party as such, but an annual event and will incorporate an event to thank volunteers for their community service. Council confirmed the event will be funded by ratepayers.
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Does the bus station and services in Leongatha need improving, such as better lighting and toilets?
“I use the bus every Wednesday, but I don’t travel much at night so the lack of lights isn’t a problem for me. Having toilets here would probably be good for everybody. “I think there could be more frequent services. The travel times are a bit awkward sometimes. If there was a bus between 8am and 10am, that would be good.” Brenda Tuccori, Leongatha.
“The station needs toilets and better lighting, especially for those travelling at night. There could be more services. “At the moment you either get to Melbourne too early or too late, and after 8am there is too long to wait for the next bus. We could also use some more bus services within the towns in South Gippsland.” Madi Henry, Leongatha North.
“I use the bus regularly and think during the week the services are great, but it would be better if there were more buses on the weekends, particularly in the morning. “The lack of toilets is a bit of an issue, but I can also understand that they are closed if vandalism is a problem.” Marg Turra, Leongatha.
“I think the bus service from Leongatha is fantastic. I use it regularly and take advantage of the senior’s card discount. I think there are plenty of services and the ability to connect to trains, other buses and trams from Southern Cross station is good. “The facility is a bit ordinary. It leaks and the seats get wet. The timetable is often missing and the lack of toilets is an issue.” Neil Breeden, Leongatha.
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Marathon swim to save lives By Brad Lester THE Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club is going to extreme lengths to encourage beach-goers to swim between the flags this summer. Club member Paul Hoffman will be part of 40km swim from Bairnsdale to Lakes Entrance on November 28, via the Mitchell River and Gippsland Lakes. Three swimmers will swim between the club’s inflatable rescue boats, each with a red and yellow surf life saving flag on board. The swim will be longer than crossing the English Channel and is expected to take 12 to 15 hours. Mr Hoffman and club president Craig Watson briefed South Gippsland Shire Council about the swim last Wednesday. “We can’t do enough to raise awareness,” Mr Hoffman said. He has previously swam the English Channel and across Port Phillip Bay, but is expecting this swim
to be more challenging, with more freshwater reducing buoyancy and increasing the level of difficulty. The event will raise funds for the Venus Bay, Waratah Beach, Seaspray and Lakes Entrance surf life saving clubs. “This is the first event in history that Life Saving Australia has allowed anyone to use their patrol flags outside of beach patrols,” Mr Watson said. Mr Hoffman will be joined in the water by Michael Gregory and Steven Klugman. The club costs at least $90,000 a year to run but surf life saving clubs do not receive direct government funding. The Venus Bay club does not have access to a large pool of sponsors, given the small business community in town, and asked council for help. Cr Kieran Kennedy has proposed to give $1000 from his discretionary fund to the club and the club is seeking increased council funding to extend the coverage offered by professional lifeguards over summer.
The club also asked council to consider donating land at Venus Bay, or selling it at a reduced cost, to enable to the club to expand. Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks suggested the club talk to council’s grants coordinator Penni Ellicott to discuss government grants that may be available. “We have to think about what precedent it would set to other community groups because we have a lot of demands on our finances,” he said. The Venus Bay surf beach is one of the top five most dangerous beaches in Victoria due to strong currents and shifting sands. A swimmer drowned at Beach Five last year, nearly 10km from the patrolled Beach One. Mr Hoffman said that incident would “stick in my mind forever”. “What happened that day was devastating but also completely avoidable,” he said. To support the club, go to the fundraising page: https://give.everydayhero.com/au/gippsland-lakesswim
Play it safe: Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club president Craig Watson (left) is cheering on club member Paul Hoffman as he prepares to swim from Bairnsdale to Lakes Entrance to encourage beach-goers to swim between the flags.
Wilsons Prom to host deadly conference Bus bike rack trial announced IN indigenous culture the term ‘deadly’ means good, excellent or outstanding. This December, South Gippsland Shire Council will host the Deadly in Gippsland conference, an outstanding celebration of Aboriginal people and culture. Held over three days at Wilsons Promontory National Park (Yiruk Wamoon), the conference will look at what the indigenous community can achieve in partnership and will acknowledge the ‘deadly’ work being done by Aboriginal people every day. The conference planning group has been working since 2014 to design a program for this year’s event that will create a community at the conference site, with opportunities to share experience through workshops and activities that centre on cultural heritage, art,
traditional sport and storytelling. “Our aim is to host a conference where indigenous culture can be celebrated and where ideas can be developed,” Ned Dennis, council’s community strengthening coordinator, said. “The natural surrounds of Wilsons Promontory will help complement the conference aims of connected, community, family, culture, land and youth.” All people are invited to share in this ‘deadly’ experience with registrations now being accepted via the Deadly in Gippsland website: www.deadlyingippsland2015.com.au The conference will be held on December 2, 3 and 4. For more information, contact Sophie Dixon on 5662 9202 or sophie.dixon@southgippsland.vic.gov.au.
VICTORIA’S first trial of bike racks on buses will include the Cowes to Wonthaggi service, Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing announced recently. The one year trial, which will begin in March next year, will see bike racks fitted to the front of 15 buses across metropolitan and regional bus routes in South Gippsland, Moreland and Bendigo. The bike racks, each capable of carrying two bikes, will enable passengers to ride to their local bus stop and take it with them on their journey. The trial is aimed at alleviating congestion on local roads and providing an environmentally
friendly transport option for Victorians. Bikes will be secured to the racks by springloaded clamps. A brochure with instructions on using the bike racks will be made available to customers and online. The trial is a joint initiative of the Bus Association of Victoria, VicRoads and Public Transport Victoria. Ms Shing said, “Combining a bike ride with your bus trip is an easy, environmentally friendly and healthy way to get around, and it will ease congestion our roads. “It will be great for locals, and for visitors to Phillip Island and elsewhere in South Gippsland. I encourage cyclists to get on board when the trial begins in March.”
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Parks “viable” in five years By Brad Lester RATEPAYERS may have to wait up to five years to see if South Gippsland Shire Council made the right move in taking over caravan parks at Yanakie and Port Welshpool. That was the word from council CEO Tim Tamlin recently when asked how long council was willing to wait to
determine if the parks were viable businesses in their own right. “I’ve always said five years will be a good indicator because that will allow for some payback period because there have been costs upfront,” he said. Mr Tamlin was confident the caravan parks were running to budget, despite financial information not being available to the public at a recent council briefing about the caravan parks in the Leongatha chambers.
Cr Nigel HutchinsonBrooks said council was considering the caravan parks from a point of view of “one or two generations”. “The Yanakie caravan park will be seen as one of the best of any in Victoria and there will be long queues wanting go in,” he said. “We are right on track where we are planning to go.” Council is still waiting on information about possible legal action by park annuals opposing council’s demand
they comply with regulations regarding caravan conditions. Council has not received any formal communication regarding possible hearings. All caravans and annexes must be compliant with regulations by December 31 this year. All non-compliant caravans will be removed by March 1 next year. From May 1, 2016, no new permits will be issued for caravans. “Some people have requested an appointment to review where they are at but there are possibly some people who are still resisting (complying),” caravan parks coordinator Jock Wilson said. Mr Wilson told council up to 250 trees had been planted to address erosion at Yanakie. Other vegetation had been removed and three 45,000 litre firefighting tanks installed. Playgrounds at both caravan parks will be replaced on November 9. Park guests will be offered
On track: South Gippsland Shire Council’s caravan parks coordinator Jock Wilson (left) and manager of economic development, tourism and customer services Danny McDonald are confident the Yanakie and Long Jetty caravan parks are meeting financial targets. wifi in another move that will boost council’s income from the parks. Council’s marketing of the parks will aim to maximise occupancy over the
peak summer period and also shoulder seasons. About 35 per cent of accommodation is booked at the parks during December and January, an increase on this time last year.
“The goal is to at least match the occupancy level of the previous year but preferably to exceed it,” council’s manager of economic development, tourism and customer services Danny McDonald said. Master plans for both parks are due to be completed by the middle of November. Mayor Cr Jeanette Harding suggested the Long Jetty park be advertised in the rotunda at Port Welshpool. “It is most unfortunate that we have a bad reputation (at Port Welshpool) but we have to change that back again,” she said. Mr Wilson said the trail linking Port Welshpool to the Great Southern Rail Trail had resulted in some small group bookings at the Long Jetty park from rail trail users. Council will have signs promoting the rail trail by the end of the year, but Cr Harding said, “It is the time of the year when we should be making the most of the holidaymakers”.
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Final countdown: VCE exams kicked off last Wednesday with English and will run through to Wednesday, November 18. Leongatha Secondary College Year 12 students, from left, Tom Stone, Lachlan Moore, Ashley Newton, Jack Hemming, Lachie Wright and Troy Sinclair were getting in some final study last Tuesday, October 27. Throughout the exam period, students will be tested in the areas of the arts, humanities, mathematics, science, business, technology, languages, and vocational education and training. The education department, in partnership with Headspace, has created resources for school staff to use to support students during the VCE examination period, available at headspace.org.au/get-info/ school-stress-and-exam-survival.
Trivia launches relay THE 2016 South Gippsland Relay For Life kicked off last week with a launch in Fish Creek that raised $600 for the appeal. Teams and interested friends rocked up to enjoy a trivia night and pasta buffet at KO Café.
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were heard to say the word “no”. Lynda Buckland was soon covered in spots as she was caught many times in the first half hour of the evening! Fourteen teams have already registered to take part in the relay in March 2016, and all teams have begun their fundraising efforts. Already teams have raised a combined amount of more than $4000. The group has set a target of $25,000 and should achieve this, given the amount of enthusiasm generated by the teams so far. A team meeting for anyone interested in learning more about the relay will be held at the Fish Creek Bowls Club at 7pm on November 11. Further ideas for teams for their fundraising will be discussed, as well as general arrangements for how the relay will operate. Anyone interested should phone Irene Gale on 0428 391 495 or Claire Buckland on 0429 302 778.
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Gardens attract record crowd ATTENDANCE records to Meeniyan’s annual open garden walk were smashed on Saturday. The weather did not rain on the parade of local avid gardeners, with more than 150 people travelling from as far as Melbourne to check out Meeniyan’s fabulous gardens “We’ve never had more than 100 people come through before,” Meeniyan Progress Association’s Robin Nottage said. “I didn’t hear any complaints about the weather and I heard some fabulous feedback.” The garden walkers were given excellent value for money, as this year’s selection of gardens was unique. Sheryl Dean’s impressive New Zealand inspired garden on the Stony Creek-Dumbalk Road, Meeniyan, wowed garden visitors with its interesting design and qual-
ity workmanship. Maureen and Peter Graham opened their garden on McIlwaine Road, Meeniyan, which comprises ornamentals, native trees, garden beds, and spacious lawns. Peter Waldron and his son Jake have worked hard on their garden on Whitelaw Street, Meeniyan, which is a two acre property converted from a paddock to a gorgeous garden using only natural and recycled products. Peter and Gail Twigg have had their garden less than 12 months in Royston Street, Meeniyan, but have incorporated low maintenance indigenous natives and a productive raised bed vegetable garden to create a simple masterpiece. A bonus garden was included in McIlwaine Street, belonging to Myra and David Vance, which was a relatively young garden with large trees, spectacular flowers and a safe nesting haven for
birdlife. The plant sale at the Meeniyan Hall was also successful, with many sales made. “It has been an amazing day for the whole of Meeniyan, with travellers visiting local businesses as well,” Ms Nottage said. “The day was great and those who participated enjoyed their walk in Meeniyan.”
Huge achievement: Peter Waldron has tended to his two acre garden for 20 years and has created an impressive landscape, which was enjoyed by people during Meeniyan’s annual open garden walk on Saturday.
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By Tayla Kershaw
SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has urged people to take their rubbish to the tip or risk fines totalling several thousand dollars. VicRoads recently removed sharps containers and alcohol wipes dumped on the side of the South Gippsland Highway near Meeniyan. Council’s manager regulatory services Matthew Patterson said the general penalty for dumping rubbish was $6000, while aggravated littering – dumping of crockery, glass, offensive materials and medical waste attracted a fine of $15,200. “It is far cheaper to take your rubbish to the tip. We usually prosecute these types of offenders because this behaviour cannot be excused,” he said. “Cleaning up dumped rubbish is a substantial cost to ratepayers. People unload a trailer load of rubbish in a few minutes but we have to send a truck, two staff members and sometimes earth moving equipment to remove the items. “Litter is an eyesore for residents and visitors to our municipality.” The following items can be disposed of at transfer stations for free: glass bottles and jars, paper and cardboard, plastic containers, metal, car batteries, metal caravans, car bodies and motor oil.
Just wrong: the sharps containers and alcohol wipes dumped on the side of the South Gippsland Highway at Koonwarra.
THE Green Patch Nursery officially opened its doors in Meeniyan on Saturday.
Show must go on: owners of The Green Patch Nursery Cara and Mick Stewart did not let rain deter them from officially opening their new business in Meeniyan on Saturday.
Factory creates jobs TOORA’S Viplus Dairy factory is expanding, with two shifts to run and manufacturing a bigger range of products for the Australian and Chinese markets. The factory is now seeking nine extra staff for various positions to meet demand and once those positions are filled, nearly 40 people will be employed at the factory. A further 13 work at the company’s Clayton office. Viplus Dairy has been making formula for babies and young children, and has now developed a complete nutritional range for people of all ages. There is the M1 preconception and pregnancy formula to support women’s health. The M2 Lactation formula is designed for lactating mothers. There is the Pro 20+ formula extra nutritional care for young people. Gold 40+ is formulated for older people. Viplus Dairy last Wednesday interviewed staff for new roles at the factory. Viplus Dairy recently presented South Gippsland
Shire Council mayor Cr Jeanette Harding with a certificate of ambassadorship to the factory. While Cr Harding was not quite sure what the title of “ambassadorship” meant, she said the factory was positive for the region. “They thanked me for the support I have given them in the past two years and hoped I would still be
able to support them,” he said. “It’s not often we get new factories in our shire. “Not only is it doing baby food to send to China but food for adults as well,” Cr Harding added. “This will be for sale in Australia as well as in China. This little factory that did have a few woes is going along nicely.”
Undeterred by the rainy morning, many people came down to take a look at the new nursery. “We’ve had some really positive feedback and the rain is good for the garden anyway,” owner Mick Stewart said. “A lot of people are happy to see the nursery in Meeniyan.” The grand opening was supported by the Meeniyan/ Stony Creek CFA, which provided a sausage sizzle on the day. Mick and his wife Cara specialise in edibles, including culinary and medicinal herbs, fruit and citrus trees, seasonally bare rooted fruit trees and berry canes. More than 60 varieties of heirloom vegetable seedlings are also available for purchase. They grow their quality products at home and are looking to have native tube stocks available at the nursery early to mid next year. Mick said many people who came through liked the plants grown in planter bags, which are useful for people who don’t want to dig up their gardens. “They are easily moved for people who may be moving house and they are great for people on small properties,” he said. The Green Patch Nursery is open Thursdays and Fridays from 10am to 4pm, and on weekends from 9am to 4pm.
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courses. On Fridays and Saturdays, a minimum booking of 50 people is required to ensure guests have the entire Cottage Restaurant booked for their private function. Alternatively, guests can dine in the bistro area. Prices for Friday and Saturday functions are $27 per person for main course, $34 for two courses or $42 for three courses. With exquisite food and beverages, the Inlet Hotel guarantees guests will have a memorable dining experience. Small or large groups are catered for, and the Cottage Restaurant can seat up to 100 people. It is the ideal venue for Christmas parties, offering a more formal atmosphere and the chance to be waited on by knowledgeable and attentive staff. The restaurant caters for a variety of functions and can be set up to suit the needs of the occasion. Come December, the Inlet Hotel will offer a new menu in time for summer. The Inlet Hotel has been under the same family ownership for 13 years and has been providing Christmas parties to remember every one of those years. To discover the appeal of the Inlet Hotel for yourself, visit the venue at 3-5 The Esplanade, Inverloch or phone 5674 1481, email inlethotel@dcsi.net.au or online at www.inlethotel.com.au
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Cutting edge technology redefines cosmetic restoration SOUTH Gippslanders have been left grinning by unprecedented access to a range of cosmetic dentistry services, following continued investment in new technologies at a local clinic. Renowned cosmetic dentist Dr Dean Kim of South Gippsland Dental Clinic is one of the handful of dentists worldwide accepted for the postgraduate masters program in aesthetic dentistry at prestigious King’s College, London. Dr Kim said he is extremely happy with the level of service he can offer in Leongatha thanks to the company’s commitment to remain industry leaders through ongoing investments in staff, equipment and cutting edge technology. “We are the first dental clinic in South Gippsland to operate digital x-rays, CAD
CAM Cerec technology and 3D x-rays,” he said. In 2010 South Gippsland Dental became South Gippsland’s first clinic to offer Germanpatented dental computer technology – known as the CEREC CAD/CAM porcelain system –available in only a limited number of locations across Australia. Dr Kim also cited a growing popularity in facial injectables – a smooth, painless effective treatment using wrinkle relaxers and dermal fillers. “Your smile doesn’t end with perfect teeth and when I consider the smile is framed by the lips and the face, it’s a logical progression to look at ways to improve the appearance of the whole smile,” he said. “Many dentists claim to be ‘cosmetic dentists’ however, it should be noted that not every dentist who provides cosmetic dental treatments have the same artistic eyes, academic knowledge,
New look: South Gippsland Dental’s Germanpatented dental computer technology – the CEREC CAD/CAM porcelain system – is available in only a limited number of locations across Australia.
the clinical skills to deliver the optimal cosmetic treatment to patients. “The process of designing your smile is an intricate and detailed procedure that takes into account detailed knowledge of dental and facial anatomy, artistic and technical acuity, and most importantly, the individual needs and desires of the patient.” As such, Dr Kim said the team at South Gippsland Dental treat every patient with a level of personal attention “as though they were family”, in an approach underpinned by ethics and compassion. “If you feel self-conscious about your smile, book a complimentary consultation where we can gain an understanding of your special wants and needs,” he said. Dr Kim said private consults are followed by comprehensive cosmetic examinations using state of the art diagnostic equipment before a follow up consultation, allowing the patient to make “fully informed” decisions about any potential treatments. “Whether you decide to go ahead with treatment or not, you will leave your consultation with a clear understanding of what is going on in your mouth,” he said. To take your first step to a radiant new smile and confident new you, book your obligation free smile consult with Dr Dean Kim on (03) 5662 5000. More information on South Gippsland Dental services can be found at www.sgdental.com.au
Mayor’s message Cr Jeanette Harding THERE is help for drought affected farmers after the Federal and State governments recently announced $30 million in concessional loans. Locally the identified drought-hit areas include Bass to Korumburra and Yanakie to Yarram. Farmers in these areas need to prepare their financial and cash flow statements as soon as possible to qualify. The financial assistance is aimed at helping farmers re-structure existing eligible farm debt, fund normal operating expenses and/or drought preparedness and recovery activities. There are concessional loans for a term of five years at a variable interest rate up to $1 million. A Bureau of Meteorology Rainfall Deficiency Report must be submitted as part of an application. You can find this map online at www.bom.gov.au/climate/ada. Your farm has to be in the pink or red areas for assistance under the scheme. This package is certainly welcome and can go a long way in supporting our farmers through tough times. I attended the launch of the new Tarwin Valley brand recently and it was one of the most polished presentations I’ve ever attended. Some two years in the making, the Tarwin Valley Development Group is behind the initiative and the new logo and website is sure to put this ‘bountiful, beautiful and brilliant’ part of the region on the world map. Although focused on attracting visitors to Tarwin Valley, the project is about all of us working collectively to communicate the message that we have some of the best producers in Victoria. We can all be storytellers and it’s these personal experiences that will attract people to want to come and enjoy our high quality products that we are all very
proud of. ViPlus Dairy is a shining example of this. The Toora business continues to go from strength to strength; new jobs have become available and there is an extensive recruitment process currently underway. ViPlus is continuing to advance its products to a broader market and this growth is helping cement our region’s enviable place in this industry. It’s wonderful to have a business in our shire that is contributing greatly to our local community of which I am so passionate. Although I have to pass on the title of mayor soon, I resume the much more honourable title of resident of South Gippsland. Serving as mayor of South Gippsland Shire has been a great privilege and every day I have served in this role has been a wonderful honour. It’s my love of this region that always reminds me of my values, to honour them and work to live up to them. I believe I leave you as mayor with my integrity intact. I thank deputy mayor Cr Nigel Hutchinson-Brooks for his support. Ever the professional, Nigel has stepped up to the role, sometimes at short notice, seamlessly and with ease. He attended the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) AGM on my behalf recently where community budgeting, community driven transformation of government and healthy communities were a focus. He also attended the MAV State Council. Thank you to everyone in the community for the wholehearted support I have had throughout my term as mayor and I wish my successor well, whomever that may be, in their efforts in serving the people of South Gippsland.
Dedicated firefighters: from left, Nathan Stelgbing, Dave Walters, Kathryn Sloan and Greg Parks of Wonthaggi CFA enjoyed showing guests around the brigade.
CFA expo a flaming hit WONTHAGGI Country Fire Authority held a community open day recently, welcoming all to meet local firefighters. The day celebrated the dedicated work of the local brigade whose members offered guided tours of the facilities and fire trucks. Community safety officer Dave Walters said the day provided an op-
portunity for families of young and old to come learn about the CFA’s work prior to the busy summer season. “It is a chance for locals to see what we are all about. They can also take the opportunity to pick up important information about fire safety and recruitment,” he said. “It is mainly a community day. We had activities for the children
with live music and food to entertain the whole family.” The CFA Education Program Unit bus from Melbourne attended to teach young people about fire safety. Families enjoyed the coffee and donut carts on site while the Wonthaggi Citizens Band played old and new hits to crowds throughout the day.
Locks chopped for lupus By Lucy Johnson MIRBOO’S Flicka Jones hopes to raise $5000 for the Lupus Foundation after she shaved her head for the cause recently. Ms Jones knows firsthand the difficulties lupus patients face every day after she was diagnosed with the condition in 2010. The illness first made itself known after a bump to her hand caused swelling and pain in her joints which prolonged what should have been a minor injury. “I was living in Melbourne and I got really sick and unhealthy and my hair started to fall out,” Ms Jones said. “I dropped a panel on my hand and noticed the joint became really swollen and bruised. After a few days I felt pain in my other hand and thought it was strange so I went to see my doctor.” Ms Jones saw a rheumatologist for blood tests that came back negative. Eventually Ms Jones was diagnosed with lupus and began treatment with medication. Lupus is a disease that affects more than five million people worldwide however is incurable and patients are often misdiagnosed. With little medical knowledge of the disease, doctors often misdiagnose lupus patients with other conditions as it can mimic the signs of arthritis, schizophrenia, epilepsy, Lyme’s Disease and countless other illnesses. “A lot of people get false diagnoses and it can be really hard to treat because there are over 80 types of lupus and symptoms,” Ms Jones said. “Eventually I went on medication and after a few
Brave shave: Flicka Jones has her head shaved by Cathy Waldron of Catherine’s Hair Techniques outside the Meeniyan Store to raise funds for the Lupus Foundation Australia. months it made a difference and it reduced the pain.” Ms Jones credits her move to Mirboo as a major contributor to her improved health. “I was incredibly frustrated and really stressed out in Melbourne. I was in a toxic relationship with my partner and I was under a lot of stress. I was confused because I had no idea what was happening to me,” she said. “Moving to the country definitely helped a lot. I am nowhere near as unhealthy as I was and I am not as stressed. I am in a clean and healthy environment sur-
rounded by positive, upbeat people.” Now co-owner of The Meeniyan Store with her mother Kirsten Jones, Ms Jones enjoys the freedom of running her own business. Ms Jones shaved her head outside the store recently, with locals, friends and family watching on to support. Funds raised for the campaign will go towards the Lupus Foundation while Ms Jones’ hair will be donated to the Wigs for Kids program. The program uses donors’ hair to build medical wigs for children who have
lost their hair as the result of medical conditions. “It sounds superficial and a tad ridiculous, but the last couple of months had me riddled with self doubt, anxiety and fear of what my life would be like after the fundraiser,” Ms Jones said. “I had nothing to worry about. I feel incredible and after all, it is just hair.” Donations for the cause can be made to the Lupus Foundation, ANZ, BSB 013-268 account number 4549-04178 with reference “Felicity Jones”. Alternatively The Meeniyan Store is accepting donations in store now.
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Teens learn defensive driving STUDENTS at South Gippsland Secondary College attended a defensive driver course last Thursday, thanks to a generous donation from Toora Community Bank Foster Branch.
Road skills: from left, South Gippsland Secondary College students Breanna Byers and Dylan Angwin, Toora Community Bank and Foster branch company executive officer Jillian Throckmorton and member of the community bank’s marketing committee John Cheyne were pleased to participate in and provide a defensive driving course at the school last Thursday.
The one day course, presented by Motorvation Mobile, was targeted at learner or pre-learner drivers, aiming to improve their driving skills. Student support officer Kem Brown said it was the second year the program had been offered to the school. “The course helped the students develop driving skills they may not necessarily learn through normal driving instruction,” he said. “It also tried to remove old myths around driving, how cars have changed and the different ways we need to use them now.” Mr Brown said the day started with a theoretical program to test students’ knowledge. “Then the students moved on to the full motion simulator to give them the feeling of driving a real car to help develop their instinct behind the wheel,” she said. Geoff Fickling from Motorvation said the primary aim of the program was to make students think about the attention
required when driving. “We talk about the positive and negative impacts of driver personality, which we refer to as demure and dominant,” he said. “They are taught how to drive despite thoughts and feelings.” Mr Fickling said the simulators were used to show the students how crazy it was to text while driving. “It is also a reality check into dangerous driving situations,” he said. Toora Community Bank and Foster branch’s customer relations officer Rebecca Parker said the course was valued at $4450. “Thanks to the strong community commitment and support at our branch, the students were able to participate for free,” she said. The bank’s executive officer Jillian Throckmorton said the program shows the desire for young people to be safe on roads. “It’s amazing that as a community company, we are in the position to invest in our young people through a program like this,” she said. “Road safety in our community is paramount and we see nothing more important than ensuring our young people don’t hit the road vulnerable.”
Bass Council making big waves By Lucy Johnson
events to take place in Phillip Island.
BASS Coast Shire Council has approved its support for the funding of two major surf
At the council meeting in Cowes recently, Cr Phil Wright moved the motion for Bass Coast to host the Australian Junior Surfing
Titles in December 2016 and establish a new event, the Bass Coast World Surf League Series. The Junior Surfing Titles is a touring event that attracts around 200 surfers between the ages of 13 and
The forty seventh in a series of columns marking 50 years of Leongatha Lyric Theatre in 2015
2012: Habeas Corpus, Narnia, Sherry after Six and Trial by Jury THE Lyric year started early in 2012 with rehearsals for Habeas Corpus underway in January. While Jack Millar was busy directing Habeas Corpus, Scott Miller prepared for auditions for Rent to be held in mid February. However, following the second round of Rent auditions, insufficient interest in the show caused Lyric to abandon its attempts to form a cast. Instead, Scott Miller volunteered to direct a musical with a more family friendly plot. In a complete turnaround, Lyric announced it would be putting on Narnia – the stage adaptation of C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. Habeas Corpus opened on March 23 for a season of six performances in Mesley Hall. The show was enjoyed by some 350 people, with takings of $800 from the bar and refreshments. Rehearsals for Narnia were in full swing by May and Lyric Theatre's Peter McAlpine was thrilled with the number of people particularly children - who came to audition. Of the cast of 34, 21 cast members were children. The performance season of Narnia opened on July 13 for 12 performances. The final Thursday night performance was designated a fundraising effort in aid of the Beau Vernon Appeal. Narnia captivated the audience and Lyric took in a profit of $15,346. During September and October, members of Lyric Theatre and several members of the local legal fraternity had been rehearsing for a season of Gilbert and Sullivan's Trial by Jury. This was for a special celebration to commemorate the centenary of the Leongatha Courthouse. The rehearsals culminated in an evening
On set: from left, Bruce Grainger, Morgan Anthony, Kate Ball, Ayden Westaway and Tom Barker starred in Lyric's 2012 production of Narnia. performance in the courthouse on October 26, a matinee performance at the same venue the next day. The Lyric Theatre Play Reading Group staged a one act play – Sherry before Six by Eve Old – at the end of the Coal Creek Literary Festival in October. Directed by Sacha Lamont, the function resulted in a donation of more than $900 to Lyric from the Literary Festival committee. Auditions for the 2013 comedy/thriller Murdered by Death were held on November 18, but the turn up was poor. As a result, the committee decided to postpone attempts to cast the show until early 2013. Kate Ball was presented the Geoff Perrett Rising Star Award at the annual general meeting, and president Mark Eva announced his resignation from the committee. Mr Eva was the longest serving president in Lyric's history. Throughout his five years of service, Mr Eva shared his passion for theatre and was supportive to all the members who took on many roles within Lyric Theatre. LYR3310172
19. The event is to be held from November 28 until December 5 next year. Council unanimously approved funding of $20,000 to the event for sponsorship. The local economy is set to benefit from the event with a conservative estimate of $300,000 to return to the Bass Coast economy. Cr Wright said the surf event would diversify attractions for Bass Coast. “Phillip Island is linked to the Penguin Parade and the Grand Prix. By hosting this summer event it means council can get involved,” he said. Cr Jordan Crugnale seconded the motion. “Should we not proceed, it would be a lost opportunity. This crystallises something that can benefit the shire,” she said. Cr Bradley Drew agreed the event would be an opportunity to promote Bass Coast Shire beaches. “This is a great event that will showcase our surf reserves. It is a space we need to work very hard in to provide events for youth in
the community,” he said. Cr Wright also proposed Bass Coast establish a new surf event, the Bass Coast World Surf League Series. Council was recommended to provide $40,000 per annum for five years to secure the event and commit to communicating with key stakeholders to develop the project.
The World Surf League Series is estimated to produce more than $500,000 in economic benefits annually to the shire while generating media attention on an international scale for Bass Coast. “This is a bigger ask than hosting the Junior Surfing Titles because we are creating something that does not exist,” Cr Wright said.
“If negotiations are complete, Bass Coast Shire Council will be a major sponsor for the event. It is a really good direction for us as it enables us to grow.” The event would run annually and promote the four surf reserves on Phillip Island, Cape Woolamai, Smiths Beach, Summerland and Cat Bay.
Grants to stay THE Community Grants Program was reviewed by Bass Coast Shire Council at its general meeting in Cowes recently. Council examined proposed alterations to the existing program that has been under review since September 17, 2014. The review recommended council establish two rounds of application assessment with applications open to the public throughout the year. Council officers recommended council assess applications in March and August, with outcomes announced in May and October rather than once a year. The recommendation also suggested an
increase in funding to $5000, with a total of $127,000 to be distributed per round. Council was asked to add two major projects per year, to double funding from $5000 to $10,000. Cr Jordan Crugnale said the open application system would benefit community groups. “If we bring it back to having two grant rounds per year that will leave more room for community groups to work with council along the way,” she said. “The timeline for rounds aligns well with South Gippsland Shire Council’s community grants program deadlines.” Council passed the recommendation with minor alterations made to wording.
Mayor’s message Cr Kimberley Brown
My time as mayor WITH just over a week to go until the mayoral election, I thought I’d take this opportunity to reflect on my past year as mayor and revisit some of the achievements council and our community have made. There is no doubt this has been my busiest year yet and I have to say, being mayor has been an amazing experience and a privilege. I’ve been welcomed by so many community organisations and groups, attended a wide variety of events and celebrations, and been lucky enough to meet hundreds of community members. The highlights of my year as mayor have included the huge community involvement in the development of the Cowes Activity Centre Plan, adoption of our Long Term Financial Plan and new rating strategy, securing a government grant to develop the Phillip Island Tourism Strategy 2035, development of the Communications and Engagement Strategy, seeing so many
of our young leaders involved in youth events around Gippsland and beyond, handing out over 200 community grants and welcoming all of our newest Australian citizens. There were certainly some strange things that happened too, including a whole playground disappearing from Bass. I’m also very proud of council becoming an Accredited White Ribbon Workplace, and received a lovely email from a community member recently commending council on taking a leading role in our community to combat domestic violence. When I became mayor, I committed to being present, available and open, and have the community’s best interests at heart, and I feel confident I have brought all of these attributes to the role.
Around Bass Coast As the weather warms up, our events schedule gets bigger and busier! We’ll be celebrating Social Inclu-
sion Week and International Day of People with Disability in November, with events being held in Inverloch, Wonthaggi and Leongatha, and the Small Business Bus will also be coming to Bass Coast in late November to assist anyone wanting to start up a small business, or give their existing business a boost. To see all the events happening throughout Bass Coast in the next few months, visit our calendar of events at www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/events, and don’t forget to register your own events too!
Mayor’s diary I had a fantastic time at the Children’s Expo held at the State Coal Mine recently and even overcame my fear of heights by abseiling down a wall after some of the children reassured me it wasn’t scary at all. Congratulations to all the organisers involved on a great day for our community and visitors.
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Tradies benefit from expo triumph MITRE 10 is dedicated to looking after its local tradies. The second annual Capeview Mitre 10 Trade Expo was held at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club on Thursday to give local tradespeople the opportunity to check out a vast range of innovative products available through Capeview Mitre 10. With 44 key Mitre 10 suppliers on hand, there was something for everyone. The stalls covered everything from power tools, plumbing and roofing to tanks and reinforcing sheets. “This is part of Mitre 10’s whole of house program. It’s a way for us to bring innovation and ideas to our customers,” Mitre 10’s Noel Green said. “The expo has become another avenue for Mitre 10 to link in with trade.” More than 300 people attended the showcase – a larger turn out than the previous year. As well as the expo, builders and tradespeople were also invited to a dinner. They
were given the opportunity to meet special guest Cam Waters from the V8 Pepsi Max crew and MC comedian Dave O’Neill. On top of this, there were plenty of prizes to be won, including an $8500 jet ski, a pizza oven, a mini motorbike, a mountain bike, power tools and many more. Numbers showed this year’s extravaganza topped the last. “Last year was very successful. This sort of expo is one of a kind, so it’s at the forefront of the industry. We decided to build upon it and bring in more suppliers. We had 39 suppliers last year and this year we had 44 suppliers eager to be involved,” Mr Green said. “Having this expo shows Mitre 10 is focused on trade and building relationships with its customers. “The suppliers agreed it provided good engagement, and tradies are passionate about new ideas. Customers appreciate it because it shows we are dedicated to them. Everyone jumped at the chance to come back this year.”
Helpful hints: from left, Kilcunda’s Bruce Fergie listens to some useful advice from Mitre 10’s Noel Green, Laserlite’s Scott Darby and IMEX Laser Level’s Brandon Bowen at the Capeview Mitre 10 Trade Expo.
Powerful product: from left, Mitre 10’s Perry Wylie, Rod Van der kolk and Anthony Hawken check out the Paslode Impulse nail gun at the Capeview Mitre 10 Trade Expo.
Top prize: from left, comedian and expo MC Dave O’Neill, Mitre 10 CEO Tony Cruickshank and special guest Cam Waters from the V8 Pepsi Max crew show off the $8500 jet ski to be won by a lucky tradesperson.
Quality timber: from left, Bart Smith from Crown Timber watched on as Koonwarra’s Wayne Haywood checked out his product.
Special guest: Rheem supplier Martin Mathers (centre) and Butch McGannon from Considine and Johnston Leongatha had the opportunity to meet Cam Waters from the V8 Pepsi Max crew at the Capeview Mitre 10 Trade Expo on Thursday.
Home improvements: from left, plumbing was the topic of talk between Ty Hill from RMC, Ben Davey from Mitre 10, Katherine Pinder from RMC and Dan Courtney from Inverloch at the Capeview Mitre 10 Trade Expo on Thursday.
Goodies galore: as well as great deals, Sue Dimeska and Jona- Sharing ideas: from left, Inverloch’s Deb Miller discusses Plenty of tools: from left, ITW Proline supplier Steve Mooney than Gould from Cement Australia gave away hats and drink ideas generated from the Capeview Mitre 10 Trade Expo showcased his product to Mitre 10’s Steve Nicholls. bottles at their Capeview Mitre 10 Trade Expo stall. with Kate Gardiner from Leongatha’s Mitre 10.
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NOVEMBER 1-8, 2015
Prepare now for summer storms WITH hot weather already here, electricity distributor AusNet Services is urging property owners to clear vegetation from private powerlines to reduce the likelihood of summer storms causing power outages. AusNet Services’ regional customer and community manager John Wills said despite the company’s large vegetation management program, keeping powerlines clear is a responsibility shared between electricity businesses and community members. Residents need to keep vegetation on their property clear of their service cable or private electric lines. “We spend more than $40 million on our annual vegetation management program inspecting and then clearing more than 400,000 trees from 50,000 kilometres of powerlines throughout our network to ensure a safe and reliable supply of electricity to customers,” Mr Wills said. “Importantly, property owners also have a responsibility to keep vegetation clear from their service cable or private electric lines supplying their property. “Summer storms bring strong winds and heavy rains, so now is a good time to clear vegetation and reduce the potential for property damage and power outages. “Under no circumstances should property owners attempt to climb a powerpole
or prune vegetation near a powerline. Please contact a suitably trained and experienced contractor to carry out the clearing work.” To help you manage summer storms and possible power outages AusNet Services suggests you: • have emergency contact details easily available; • have a fully charged torch with fresh batteries and a battery operated radio; • ensure mobile phones are fully charged; • if your garage door is electric, ensure you know how to open it manually; • have a backup pump if you rely on mains electricity for your water supply; and • time permitting, turn your fridge and freezer to a cooler setting to maintain food freshness. During or after a storm, property owners are encouraged to report threatening trees or damaged powerlines to AusNet Services’ 24-hour faults hotline 13 17 99. “When property owners provide accurate and timely information, we are able to pinpoint threatening tree locations and damaged powerlines and send crews directly to those locations,” Mr Wills said. AusNet Services advises people to keep well away of fallen powerlines at all times and report it immediately to the 24-hour faults hotline. Further information is also available on AusNet Services’ website at www.ausnetservices.com.au.
Local knowledge: Peter McAlpine, the proprietor of South Gippsland Insurance Services has the knowledge you need when ensuring your assets are adequately protected.
Insurance for the season WITH the summer ahead already setting nerves jangling, wise people will be making sure their property is in order and covered for all eventualities.
WE’RE PREPARING FOR SUMMER
Already this season we have seen a hint of the possibilities with Chinchilla in southern Queensland experiencing a hail storm that almost defied the imagination. Summer will be in the red zone, let there be no doubt about it, and both domestic and commercial interests will need to be covered against thunderstorms, lightning strikes, squalls, hail and flood risk. South Gippsland Insurance Services at 63 Bair Street in Leongatha has been involved in insuring the region for 30 years. SG Insurance’s current proprietor, Peter McAlpine, has owned the business for 14 years and knows inside out the risks
AusNet Services delivers electricity to your community. Here are some of our $220 million safety and reliability-related works our crews are on track to complete this year:
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associated with the region and the insurance business in general. Dealing with a local business has the advantage of working with your insurer face to face. There is a great deal to be said for that. It beats the voice on the telephone at some unspecified destination where the operator has usually not even heard of the name of the town you are calling from before. Mr McAlpine is a local and he knows the lay of the land. He is ready to provide quotes, representation and assistance with claims. With summer upon us, there is no time to waste when it comes to ensuring your most valuable assets are well looked after against all possible eventualities. The risks of summer, liked the season, are extreme so be prepared; complacency is your greatest weakness.
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NOVEMBER 1-8, 2015
Message from the Premier This week is Fire Action Week, a time for all Victorians to begin preparing for the summer ahead. Fire Action Week is your opportunity to better understand the fire risk in your area, so talk to your family, friends and neighbours about your plans, and get prepared. Last summer we saw fire conditions ease slightly in some areas of the state. While this was a welcome reprieve for many Victorians, the challenge now is to put fire planning back on the agenda. This is particularly important given summer forecasts indicate
above normal fire potential in many parts of the state.
• Stay informed about warnings and updates
You don’t have to live in the country to be at risk. Fires can occur where suburbs meet the bush, or in urban areas where houses have grassland, bushland, or parkland around them.
• Know where you will go, what route to take, and have a back up if there’s already a fire in the area.
This week is your opportunity to revisit your fire planning with the following actions: • Know where to check Fire Danger Ratings daily over summer • Have your emergency kit ready to go, and make sure you have a plan for pets or livestock
If you have recently moved into a high-risk area, make sure you understand how to prepare yourself and your property. Talk to your local community and CFA brigade to make sure you are equipped with the information you need. Remember, it is up to you to understand your risk and keep informed. Leaving a high-risk bushfire area early remains the safest option.
For more information on how to get prepared for summer, go to emergency.vic.gov.au, or call the Victorian Bushfire Information Line (VBIL) on 1800 240 667. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, contact the VBIL via the National Relay Service on 1800 555 677.
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Restrictions could be early FIRE restrictions in Gippsland may be introduced as early as mid-November, according to the Country Fire Authority (CFA). Every year as summer approaches, the CFA and the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP) introduce the Fire Danger Period and Fire Prohibited Period respectively. This is done to restrict the use of fire in the community to protect people and the environment. CFA’s assistant chief officer Trevor Owen said the timing of these fire restrictions depended on factors like weather conditions, weather predictions and the dryness of grassland and forests. “As the hot, dry weather has hit unseasonably early this year, fire restrictions in Gippsland are likely to be introduced earlier than usual, possibly by mid-November,” he said. “CFA and DELWP want to remind people to clean up around their houses and properties in plenty of time before the restrictions if they are planning to burn items such as leaves and branches.” The warning coincides with the launch of Fire Action Week from November 1-8 and South Gippsland Shire Council is urging residents and landholders to reduce the risk of fire by planning, preparing and conducting any burning activities, large or small, carefully and safely, particularly if they are close to the bush. Before lighting up, residents are reminded to register their burn-off with VicFire on 1800 668 511, or email burnoffs@ esta.vic.gov.au. Australian Red Cross is re-launching RediPlan, which is a free online resource to help prepare for a disaster. The revised RediPlan was developed
in consultation with the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) and a selection of councils, and aims to increase the resilience of communities by increasing emergency preparedness. Rediplan is a national, non-hazard specific, community information program encouraging people to prepare for emergencies and think about the impacts on their lives in the longer term. Council’s coordinator grants/emergency management Penni Ellicott said Fire Action Week was an opportune time to use the resources available and make informed decisions now rather than when a fire starts. “In the coming weeks, talk to your family, friends and to your neighbours about the fire risk where you live and make plans for what you’ll do on hot, dry, windy days,” she said. “Make sure you know where to check Fire Danger Ratings and remember as ratings increase, so does your risk of fire.” More than 2300 warnings were issued in Victoria last summer. “This summer, on hot, dry, windy days, fires will start and spread quickly,” Mrs Ellicott said. “The best way to protect yourself and your family is to leave early. If the Fire Danger Rating is Code Red, Extreme or Severe, you’re risking your life if don’t take action.” In the lead-up to summer, local CFA brigades are getting out and about in the community to talk about preparing for fire. You can check www.cfa.vic.gov.au/ events for information on what’s happening in your local area. For more information on how to get prepared for summer, go to www.emergency.vic.gov.au
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Clean tanks mean safe water WITH an early start to the dry season, now is the perfect time to get water tanks cleaned out before summer. The Watertank Cleaning Company specialises in cleaning water tanks with minimal disruption to
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Terrific tank clean: Adam Riddel cleans out tanks all over Gippsland using a contamination free vacuum system. Customers can rest assured knowing their drinking water is clean after a visit from the Watertank Cleaning Company. to be fitted to open concrete tanks.” The company also endeavours to create as little disruption as possible. “Our customers can
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Prepare for fire danger Meet your firefighters: from left, Laura Gibb, Ben Patterson, captain Greg Clifford, Nathan Hawkins and Daryl Rowley of Leongatha Fire Brigade invite you to attend the special open day on Sunday, November 8 ahead of the summer fire danger period.
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open day about preparations they can make for summer, such as having a fire plan, making sure a fire truck can get access to their property and clearing away flammable materials from outside the home. “The idea of the open day is to open our doors to let everyone see what we do,” captain Clifford said. “They can come and talk to people who are here on the day.” Captain Clifford said the brigade needs the support of the community. “We’ve got a brigade of about 40 volunteers but we need to keep building on that,” he said. “Maybe people might like what they see and decide they want to come and lend us a hand. “There are volunteer firefighters and the volunteer auxiliary. They might
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surprise. The contractors say this is the earliest for many years that water is running out this early on in the season. Farmers are also in need of water, mainly for dairies and stock. Darrin Taylor of Bass Coast Excavations said for this time of year it had certainly been a lot busier than normal. “We’ve had people ring us who haven’t needed to order water before,” Mr Taylor said. “A lot of these people have only the one tank and this is usually enough for them but this year it’s not the case.” Mr Taylor said he had already fielded enquiries from farmers for stock water. “We’re keeping up with orders at the moment; we’ve got three trucks on the go. We’ll do our best to have water delivered within the day but I’m guessing we’ll get pretty busy if the dry continues.” Another water delivery contractor Grant Bath said he has had mainly orders for domestic tanks but has had four farm orders. “This is mainly for shed tanks attached to the dairy so farmers can wash their machines or vats.” Grant said for the last five to six years it hasn’t been this early but he said delivering water this early is not unusual. “We had a year five to six years ago when it was dry and we got early calls. We haven’t got the holiday-makers coming down yet but I imagine in the next few weeks we’ll start to service these areas a bit more,” he said. Mr Bath has one 10,000 capacity truck which he keeps on the go constantly. Shane Townsend of South Gippy Water Deliveries said he has had very early starts due to increased demand for water. He is running four trucks at the moment with two more on standby. “We’ve only had a few millimetres of rain for the entire month so it’s getting very urgent,” Mr Townsend said. He is getting a lot of work in the Venus Bay and Tarwin areas but the problems are pretty widespread with loads going to Bass and Woolamai, Outtrim, around Korumburra and Leongatha. Most demand is for stock water and dairies but there are plenty of domestic users running out. Mr Townsend has a 23,000 litre, two 16,000 litre and two 22,000 litre trucks to service customers.
Teens inspired to aim high FORMER students of Leongatha’s Mary MacKillop College returned to their old school to encourage current pupils to reach their dreams recently. Two ex-students spoke about their personal challenges in breaking through barriers. Stephanie Goss, a graduate of the class of 2005, is now a successful local electrician. She spoke about the tribulations of working in a male dominated trade. The next speaker was Constable Jordan Myors, who graduated as school captain in 2005 and started a successful apprenticeship as a builder. Jordan changed his career path and entered the Victorian Police Force. Both previous graduates expressed to the senior students the need to focus on their studies regardless of possible career paths. They urged students to immerse themselves in the life of the college. Chris Varney, the final speaker from the I CAN Network, was an advocate for children’s rights. His advocacy began as a 16 year old youth ambassador for World Vision during which he became active in antipoverty campaigning. He went on to become national co-director of World Vision’s youth movement and later, the 2009 Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations. As youth representative he put together the book Dear Kevin which helped catalyse many practical outcomes for vulnerable children and youth. For his efforts he re-
Inspiring students: encouraging Mary MacKillop College students to pursue their dreams were, from left, college Year 11-12 coordinator Richard Muranty, Year 9 coordinator Ken Myors, principal David Leslie, Chris Varney of I CAN Network, electrician Stephanie Goss, Constable Jordan Myors and Year 10 coordinator Courtney Blair. ceived the National Award for Youth in Advancing the Legal Rights and Interests of Children and Young People. Chris leads the I CAN Network, Australia’s first social enterprise founded by people with autism and has called for greater focus to be placed on young Australians on the spectrum. Figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics highlight how 86 per cent of students on the spectrum report facing ‘difficulty’ in school. An overwhelming 81 per cent of people on the spectrum do not have a post-school qualification. Currently 58 per cent of Australians with autism are not employed. “What this data indicates is these young Australians
are near invisible in our systems,” Mr Varney said. “This data points to an incredible waste of potential when you consider the strengths of people with autism, including but not limited to their forensic focus, memory retention and attention to detail. “Young people on the spectrum can be an incredible resource for their local economies. Having been an employer, I know that when you have the right structures in place for their strengths, these young people can make the intangibles, tangible.” Mr Varney said the public discourse on Autism needs to broaden and go beyond a focus on early childhood. “We have a lot to celebrate from the management strategies that early child-
hood programs have given children and their families nationwide,” he said. “However, if we do not widen our focus to the development of people with autism in their adolescent years and young adulthood, then we risk our early years investment falling short on what it could achieve.” Mr Varney leads a team of 60 youth volunteers and professionals in the I CAN Network, who are aged between 16-35 years. The majority of the team are on the autism spectrum themselves. The network is dedicated towards empowering young people on the spectrum to have an “I can” attitude towards their challenges and opportunities. I CAN Network will launch its brand on November 23 in Melbourne.
Drives to lure tourists A DRIVING campaign in the Royal Auto magazine is just one of many exciting activities the new Prom Country Regional Tourism (PCRT) committee will be rolling out over the next 12 months. The new committee was formally elected at PCRT’s annual general meeting on October 21 at The Greenhouse in Foster. Thirty-five business operators attended the event where they were treated to a delicious three course meal and lively networking opportunities. An overview of PCRT activity in the last 12 months was provided to guests, with key achievements including the successful facilitation of two business forums (one focussed on review platform TripAdvisor) and three customer service workshops. Marketing activity included the production of a range of marketing brochures including a touring map, visitor guide and shopping/dining guide, as well as a winter promotional campaign. Website visits increased 28 per cent from the previous year. “Prom Country Regional Tourism has had a productive 12 months,”
Social occasion: from left, Cally and John Cadd (Halycon Cottage Retreat, Strzelecki) chat with Rhiannon Nix (Trulli Pizzeria, Meeniyan) at the Prom Country Regional Tourism annual general meeting. Philip Botte, Prom Country Regional Tourism chair, said. “However, we won’t be resting any time soon. We already have a busy marketing program locked in for 2016 which will cover print, web and social media avenues.” Marketing activity in the coming months will include a substantial drives campaign that will showcase the variety of drives available locally. The drives will be mapped out and described via a hard copy brochure, the Visit Prom Country website (www.visitpromcountry.com.au) and the Prom Country mobile app. The drives campaign is
scheduled to commence in March 2016. “Our drives campaign will be one of our largest marketing campaigns to date and will feature more than 10 different drives from across the region,” Mr Botte said. “Drives will be mapped out on the Prom Country app to provide an interactive component. We are excited about this promotion’s ability to encourage visitation of the villages, towns and key attractions of our wonderful region.” Election proceedings at the annual general meeting were brief with all candidates elected unopposed. New committee mem-
bers include Philip Botte (McCartins Hotel), Brent Moran (Parks Victoria), Sean Taylor (Promhills Cabins), Marty Thomas (Moo’s at Meeniyan), Maxine Kiel (Mirboo Country Development Inc.), Sheryl Lorenz (Prom Coast Discover Tour) and Danielle Todaro, Cr Mohya Davies and mayor Cr Jeanette Harding (South Gippsland Shire Council). The meeting component ended with a farewell to retiring committee member Rachel Brown (Toora Tourist Park), a long-standing committee member who contributed greatly to the tourism industry during her time with PCRT.
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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
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35 Brumley Street, Leongatha $305,000 Sole Agent
3610 Grand Ridge Road, Mirboo North
CHARMS OF YESTERYEAR/COMFORTS OF TODAY ONE OFF STUNNER
• Large 4 BR home in excellent location Huge Kitchen/Dining opening through to spacious lounge • • R/C Unit, 2 Bathrooms, Excellent potential here
37 Young Street, Leongatha $225,000 Sole Agent
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• 415 acres, 3 titles, central lane. ? Large 4 Brm BV Home • Modern 41 S/O herringbone with feed system, auto cup ? Tarwin River frontage remover, auto drafting and id system. ? Excellent pastures, good shedding & stockyards • 40meg dam, 5 bdrm BV home, ample shedding,
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Quality 4 Brm Home on huge 1465m2 Block • Light filled modern contemporary designer home on 1 acre ? 2 Living areas with quality kitchen and more • Huge open living area with designer kitchen and fitting ? Gas log fire, central heating, evaporative cooling, R/C Air • Large double garage & separate shed/workshop ?
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N the elevated side of Horn Street, this impeccable home is sure to impress with its tasteful renovations, beautiful décor and character at every turn. On a large block with private backyard, gateway to old primary school grounds and located right in the schools precinct, this four bedroom home is perfect for families. Polished timber flooring sets off a welcoming front entry hall and continues throughout the home. Exquisite etched glass double doors lead into the lounge with its ornamental cast iron fireplace and pleasant outlook. Ornate cornice work features here and in almost every other room. Further on, the kitchen has been fully renovated, it features a full wall of floor to ceiling length cupboards and pantries, stainless steel appliances including 900mm electric stove with gas hot plates.
A meals area adjoins the lounge. Opening out to the sunny back yard, a smaller indoor/outdoor room provides a second living room option. Four generous sized bedrooms are located along hallways. A family bathroom is central to these, while a second bathroom with shower and toilet is located off the laundry. Ducted gas heating and reverse cycle air conditioner ensures all year round comfort. A work shop with power, old stables serving as garden sheds, side access for trailers and sunny vegetable patch will also please. The fully landscaped, low maintenance gardens include feature specimen trees. If a well maintained, well serviced home close to all schools has been your dream, then call to inspect.
LEONGATHA 2A Horn Street Insight Real Estate Leongatha 5662 2220
$319,000
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HIS quality brick veneer, terracotta tiled, Californian bungalow is a rare find indeed. This beautifully presented period home consists of three good sized bedrooms, all with built in robes, a formal lounge and large open plan family area consisting of a large modern kitchen, dining and family room that has a great outlook onto the lush back yard. The home is heated and cooled by a natural gas ducted unit. One of the highlights of the property is the host of original period features including 10 foot ceilings, ornate timber fire sur-
round, lead light windows, timber casement windows, decorative plaster ceiling and cornice, panel doors, large skirtings and architraves and polished timber floor boards. Externally the home has a large double carport with remote roller door which is accessed from the handy rear lane. There is also a good sized storage shed. Positioned ideally only a stone’s throw from the CBD and an easy walk to the Leongatha school precinct this property has a lot going for it and is one of a kind. Well worth an inspection.
LEONGATHA 11 Long Street Stockdale & Leggo Leongatha 5662 5800
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LEONGATHA GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES OR INVESTORS
LEONGATHA A GOOD, HONEST BRICK HOME
LEONGATHA OPPORTUNITY CLOSE TO SCHOOLS
LEONGATHA LIGHT BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS-INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY
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• 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
• Opportunity to secure an investment, 1st home or chance to downsize • 3 generous BRs, open plan living. Wheel chair friendly with ramps. • Low maintenance. Private backyard. Storage room & garden shed
• Private location, 957m² corner block. 3 BR home, veranda to 3 sides • Lounge/dining room, kitchen/family, room below - rumpus/storage • Dble garage. Extras incl. roller shutters, gas ducted heating, 2 R/C units
• 3 BR renovated home. Kitchen with 900mm S/S stove, stacker windows • Adjoining family room, lounge, rumpus room or 4th BR, 2 bthrms • Gas ducted htg. Entertaining deck, newly fenced backyard.
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'HOWITTS END' LIFESTYLE PROPERTY IN SPECTACULAR SETTING • Priceless rainforest setting, lake. Frontage to two creeks • One BR cottage, separate two BR studio, extensive shedding • Barn with office up top. Approx. 20 acres with two titles
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• Modern 3 BR & study brick home. Spacious open plan living • Superb setting, well fenced, dam, small machinery shed • Seasonal creek in treed gully, beautiful countryside views
• 3BR homestead on 6 acres (approx.) Stunning views & gardens • Beautifully renovated with many original features. 2 living areas • Sleep out with shower & toilet. Plenty of shedding, 2 dams
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Robyn Powney 0488 454 547
• 4 BR & study homestead. beautiful setting, panoramic views • Lge, kitchen/family, elegant lounge. 2 dble garages under roofline • 2 BR studio with bthrm. Sheds galore, laneways, stockyards, creek, dam
insightrealestate.com.au
5 McCartin Street LEONGATHA
5662 2220
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OCATED at Allambee South, this property has been owned by the same family since the 1920’s and it’s now time for a new family to put down roots. The farm is set on 434 acres in 14 titles of rolling to steep country with approximately 300 acres tractorable; accessed by two roads and central laneways. Other features include 19 S/O dairy, cup removers, a feed system,
an 8000 litre vat, yards, race and AI crush, excellent assorted machinery, and calf and hay sheds. Milking up to 220 and carrying replacements. The land includes heavy carrying red and grey soils, and good fertiliser and weed history. The comfortable three bedroom home with a study boasts recent updates. A modern kitchen and dining area features gas and electric cooking with electric appliances.
ALLAMBEE STH Contact agent for location SEJ Real Estate Leongatha 5662 4033
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Contact Don Olden 0417 805 312 or Zel Svenson 0438 636 290
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T’S only a 600m walk to the CBD so the old saying about location, location, location applies to this property. Sitting on a 1021m2 block with rear lane access, this family home, recently updated throughout, boasts plenty of features. All three bedrooms are equipped with built in robes. A main bathroom services the family with a second toilet included off the laundry. The open plan modern kitchen features gas and electric cooking, generous bench, cupboard and draw space, brekky bar and
electric appliances. The separate lounge and dining areas are light and roomy with the dining area opening onto a rear deck/barbecue area. Other features that complete the home include natural gas with instant gas hot water, a 3kw/12 panel solar system, solid fuel heating, two reverse cycle air conditioners and ceiling fans. Outside there is plenty of storage with a 8m x 6m carport, a lock up garage/ workshop, and wood and chook sheds. Established gardens and a vegetable patch beautify the yard. A cubby house and a sand pit are the finishing
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touches to help entertain the children. This is a great opportunity to purchase a home tastefully updated and ready to move in and enjoy. For more information or to arrange a personal inspection to see everything on offer, please call Peter Bellingham at SEJ Leongatha.
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UNIT 2/4 RUDDVILLE AVE, KORUMBURRA
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Foon snaps up national award WONTHAGGI’s Trevor Foon has won a prestigious national photographic award by turning to the techniques of the past. He was named 2015 Australian Institute of Professional Photography’s Australian Alternative Process Photographer of the Year recently. “I am really excited to have won this prestigious award. For years now I have been trying find an artistic niche to explore the creative side of my work,” Mr Foon said. “I dabble with lots of historic processes to keep them alive and to teach other photographers about the beginnings of the craft. This is the first year there has been a specific category in the awards arena to showcase this work and to win it on its inception is very special to me.” Mr Foon uses the wet plate process used in the 1800s, entailing inserting a plate into a camera and immersing that plate in a fixer bath in the darkroom to reveal the image. “These images are one off. What you
Moving image: one of the photos Wonthaggi’s Trevor Foon submitted to the Australian Institute of Professional Photography’s awards. He was named Australian Alternative Process Photographer of the Year.
Grand accolade: Wonthaggi’s Trevor Foon makes his acceptance speech during the recent 2015 Australian Institute of Professional Photography’s awards.
Embroiders create for Christmas THE Leongatha Country Group of the Embroiderers Guild Victoria has been involved in an exciting challenge since late 2014: contributing to the annual Christmas at the Johnston Collection Exhibition. The Johnston Collection – a superb collection of Georgian, Regency and Louis XV fine and decorative arts – together with Fairhall House, was bequeathed to the people of Victoria by William Johnston, an antique dealer and collector. Each year, the Christmas exhibition, held from November to Febru-
ary, showcases the work of artists and craftspeople from regional Victoria. This year, groups, societies, guilds and individuals from all over Gippsland accepted the challenge to create pieces for the Christmas exhibit. Inspired by the collection, these pieces will be displayed throughout the house - against the backdrop of William Johnston’s amazing collection - from November 5 to February 23. The exhibition will be held at the Johnston Collection Museum, East Melbourne. Fine embroidery, lace making, tatting, gold work, bead work and stumpwork are just some of the
many techniques Leongatha Country Group members have employed in making their contributions for the exhibit. Each piece contributes to an overall theme and reflects aspects of collection pieces and the room the group has responsibility for. During 2015, there have been monthly meetings where all contributing groups, for this year’s Christmas display, as well as the curator of the collection, have come together for progress updates. By all accounts, the superb creations, based on the life and collection of William Johnston, should make for a spectacular exhibit.
prepare and shoot in the camera is the only one. Exclusive, rich in tones and exhibiting a deep dynamic range, they are precious,” he said. “More than the excitement of seeing this process happen before your eyes, this method of making images has many important undertones for a dedicated photographer.” Mr Foon submitted four images depicting reclining women, a cornet and an owl, each reflecting the evocative mood the technique offers. Mr Foon said his system requires “discipline and control”. “Each image made is considered in the head long before it appears before the camera. You don’t have the ability to shoot a million digital captures to select from,” he said. “Because you are focused on one successful image, you slow down and the thought process guides you to a final result. There is no doubt the images look different. They exhibit an aura all of their own. The image becomes art.”
RSL uncovers a family’s sacrifice A KORUMBURRA family made a startling sacrifice for Australia during World War Two, according to recent findings by the Korumburra RSL. In the past three years, the Korumburra RSL has been researching the district’s losses in both world wars. The World War Two casuality list carries the names of Woods, G. and Woods, J. The RSL has found they were brothers George Woods and James Woods. George fought in North Africa in 1942. James died in an accident in New Guinea
Kind hearted: Leongatha Primary School has taken part in the Samaritan’s Purse annual Christmas box appeal. Students were asked to donate special gifts to be packed into shoebox sized boxes to be sent overseas to children who are less fortunate. On Monday, October 26, the Student Representative Committee, along with some extra helpers, gathered to pack 75 boxes for girls and boys aged between two to 14. Some donations leftover were taken to Melbourne to go towards this wonderful cause.
on New Year’s Eve 1943. The loss of two sons must have been horrific to the family. However further research revealed George and James had an older brother named William. William served in the Middle East with the 4th Light Horse Regiment and was killed in action in May 1918 whilst fighting in the Jordan Valley. Whilst inspecting the Warragul cenotaph, Korumburra RSL members noticed George and James were commemerated, and also noticed an M.P. Woods was also listed. Investigations found this was Mark Phillip Woods, yet another Woods brother. Mark was married and living in Springvale with his wife Ivy when he enlisted. He served with 8 Div HQ (Postal) and was sent to Singapore in November 1941. Like the majority of the division, Mark was forced to surrender in February 1942. He was sent with B force to Borneo. This group of 2500 allied prisoners suffered at the hands of their Japanese captors. Only six survived. Mark appears to have lost his life in one of the earlier ‘death marches’ in March 1945. “What we do know that with the death of Mark Woods, his parents, James and Emily Woods of Windsor Avenue, Springvale had lost all four of their sons in the service of our country,”
Korumburra RSL’s Tony Moon said. “George and James Woods were originally listed on the Korumburra cenotaph. At first, William was not listed anywhere and appears to be a later addition to the Yarragon memorial. The Warragul memorial has Mark, George and James listed. “With the updating of the Korumburra cenotaph and for the first time, all four of the Woods brothers, William, George, James and Mark, will be listed together.” On November 11, as part of the centenary of the Anzac landings commemorations, the Korumburra RSL will be rededicating the local cenotaph. This will include the addition of the names of people who for various reasons were not listed initially on the cenotaph at its unveilling in 1922 and post 1945. “William and Mark Woods will join their brothers George and James and the four Woods will all finally recieve some recognition in this district together,” Mr Moon said. The opportunity will also be taken to upgrade the cenotaph to include the commemoration of the service and sacrifice of defence force members in the post World War Two era. The service starts at about 10.30am at Coleman Park, Korumburra and is open for all to attend.
Back then: Mark Woods when he enlisted in August 1941. He and his brothers’ names will be added to the Korumburra cenotaph.
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Gem club seeks sparkling home A GEM of South Gippsland is looking for a new home. The South Gippsland Gem and Lapidary Club now meets at the old bowling clubrooms at the Leongatha Bowling Club, but the building will be demolished. The floor is rotting and carries the risk of someone falling through. As a result, the club urgently needs new premises, ideally in Leongatha and with adequate space and lighting.
“We’re willing to pay but we can’t afford much,” club president Janice Pitcher said. The club also welcomes new members interesting in fossicking and learning how to polish and facet gemstones. Members enjoy field trips to explore for new stones and meet at the clubrooms on Mondays from 9am to 2.30pm and morning tea is included. Anyone willing to offer the club accommodation or interested in joining can phone Mrs Pitcher on 5662 2088.
Healthy living: Loch Primary School students Steven, Jasmine and Jasmine receive fruit from parent Kate Holder-Smith during the recent Walk to School event.
Breakfast rewards walkers at Loch LOCH Primary School’s involvement in the Walk to School program is teaching children independence, which VicHealth studies show impact positively on physical activity.
Creating art: Chris Rump studies gemstones during a meeting of the South Gippsland Gem and Lapidary Club.
VicHealth released a report into the impact of parental fear on children’s independence and physical activity. The three year study, commissioned to researchers at La Trobe University and the Parenting Research Centre, found children who were able to play and travel without an adult and those who walked or cycled to school were more likely to meet Australian Physi-
cal Activity Guidelines. Loch Primary School was one of 10 local schools to participate in this month’s Walk to School program, designed to help children and their families develop healthy habits for life. Students, parents and teachers met at Sunnyside Park, Loch at 8.30am and walked the 400m to Loch Primary School. The Walk to School Bus also joined in. Council’s Walk to School Program support officer Irene Desiatov said the reaction from parents had been overwhelming. “A mother told me her daughter was so excited about walking to school that she put herself to bed at 7pm the night
before to ensure she got up early enough to join the walk to school,” she said. “Another mum, who typically drives her children to school, is now considering parking at Sunnyside Park to walk the rest of the way to school at least one day a week.” All the walkers were welcomed to school with a bountiful breakfast of eggs, bacon, pancakes, cereal, fresh fruit and fruit salad and yoghurt. “The conversations between children and parents, the physical activity, the healthy breakfast, it all adds to the feeling of community connectedness, health and wellbeing and encompasses what this program is all about,” Ms Desiatov said
Right, TOMMY Leslie Salmon was born at South Gippsland Hospital, Foster, on October 9. He is the second child for Nicole and Caine Salmon of Leongatha and a brother to Clancee, 3. Left, KELLUM William Bentley was born at Leongatha Hospital on October 8. He is a son for Tenielle and Stewart Bentley of Leongatha, and a brother for Louise, 17, and Jaylen, 5.
LACEY Harper Thomas was born at Leongatha Hospital on October 24. She is the first baby for Travis Thomas and Penny Massaro of Leongatha.
ADDISON Isobel Strybosch was born at Leongatha Hospital on October 21 to Travis and Karina Strybosch of Leongatha.
ETHAN David Harrick was born on October 18 at Leongatha Hospital. He is a son for April and Simon of Pound Creek, and a brother for Jayden, 2, and a step brother for Kai, 13.
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The Good Life
Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment
Koonwarra market celebrates 15th birthday THE monthly Koonwarra Farmers’ Market is setting another milestone with its 15th birthday celebrations this Saturday, November 7. Many regular shoppers regard this monthly event with its variety of produce a vital link in the region’s food chain. The market will again have its popular birthday raffle draws every hour from 9.30am onwards where shoppers have the opportunity to win prizes of gift vouchers worth up to $30 donated by participating stallholders. There will be more than $400 worth of produce voucher giveaways to shoppers. The market has planned a bumper event with 30 growers and specialty food makers. Grab a cup of coffee and have a lazy Saturday morning wandering from stall to stall filling your bag whilst discovering the variety of seasonal products that just keeps on growing. Also a huge variety of plants will be available with expert growers on hand to assist with your selection. Check out the hot food menu, epicurean quality hot gravy rolls, venison burgers, fruit waffles and curry puffs. Then relax, enjoy the attractive memorial park’s friendly atmosphere and have a picnic in the shade on the chairs and tables provided, while being entertained by popular local musician Willy Golightly. You may even spot one of the local koalas in the overhanging trees. Market manager Rod Faudell said,
“It is satisfying knowing the event creates opportunity for local small producers to have permanency in their emerging businesses, and at the same time both the local community and businesses to have access to fresh food grown and made in Southern Gippsland.” Customers frequently express surprise at the affordable prices, variety and quality on offer. As a result, there are an increasing number of regular patrons eager to access their favorite wholesome products knowing they are directly supporting local food production. There are a growing number of producers from this region, Mr Faudell said. “The local economy also benefits from the employment opportunities made available on small farms and businesses previously considered nonviable,” he said. Products that are not available in supermarkets are always a feature, with many unique items. Koonwarra’s Market Charter allows for minimal duplication of products, thus capitalising on a wider variety of products from the region. Garden fresh local food is made available economically and resourcefully to consumers, and it is a great bonus for the customer to be able to talk to the growers and makers of the products on offer. Since its inception, this monthly event rapidly developed a reputation for being a friendly community mind-
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ed gathering of locals and visitors to the region. Over past years many local community groups have been assisted by this farmers market. The attractive park and hall venue also continues to benefit from the market place initiated infrastructure improvements. Going to Koonwarra’s monthly farmers market is also good for the principles of a ecological farm environment; organic and chemical free wholesome food production is actively encouraged. This has been fuelled by shoppers becoming environmentally conscious and concerned about the lack of nutritional quality of food we eat. Customers are increasingly apprehensive about chemicals in food and GM free status, whilst also rejecting much of the mass produced food with its lack of taste. The Koonwarra Farmers’ Market is a not for profit association and is run by a dedicated network of local farmers, growers and specialty food producers. The monthly market continues to encourage new producers. Currently there are 35 seasonal producer members of the association. Market manager Rod is always looking for new producers with different items to add to the markets mix. New stallholder enquiries are welcoming by phoning 0408 619 182 or check out the website kfm.org.au for more information.
Warm food: from left, Nadine and Dakotah Verboon cook delicious hot food for market goers at the Koonwarra Farmers’ Market. Nadine and Dakotah come from Wattlebank Park Farm, which specialises in quality grass fed beef, lamb and pork.
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SAT, NOV 7, 8.30am - 12.30pm
! Port Franklin Fresh Fish ! Cannibal Creek Bakery ! Deer Rise Venison ! Wattlebank Park Farm Meat ! All Things Cheese ! Fleming's Berry Farm ! Townsends Plant Farm ! Julie’s Classic Cakes ! Aris's Pure Honey ! Koongunya Winery ! Kurinda Rose Nursery
There will be 3 lucky shopper draws every hour between 9.30am – 11.30am
! Grow Lightly Vegetables
Prize envelopes containing $30 vouchers donated by participating stall holders
! Daton Malay Cuisine
Do come and enjoy the surrounds of this beautiful park at Koonwarra.
! Karingal Berries
Experience the quality, the best that South Gippsland has to offer, as well as the friendly atmosphere, speak to the growers and the specialty food makers
! Granny Smith Apple Strudles
An expanded range of fresh wholesome produce, including many new producers from the South Gippsland region
Come along rain hail or shine on the first Saturday every month This market is a not for profit association, and is run by a network of over 35 local authentic growers and specialty food makers. The market is seeking new and different produce to add to the existing market mix. Any new stalls must comply with strict guidelines. For more information contact Rod Faudell Phone 0408 619 182 www.kfm.org.au Other Farmers’ Markets to visit in South Gippsland: Coal Creek, Korumburra, 2nd Saturday of the month, and Prom Country Farmers’ Market, Foster, 3rd Saturday of the month and Inverloch Community Farmers Market last Sunday of every month.
! Prom Country Flowers ! Millani Wines ! Saffron Willis ! Coffees Up ! Clear Creek Valley Herbs ! Natural2Clean ! Cheryl's Olive Oil Soap & ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Candles Graham’s Pesto Freeranger Eggs Thorpdale Potatoes Fish Creek Olive Oil Clarke’s Apples Gypsy Chickens Rachel’s Fruit Trees CFA sausage Sizzle
Remember to be early the produce is eagerly sort after! KOO7160110
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Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment
Young musicians unite STUDENTS from six schools gathered at Korumburra Secondary College to make musical magic last week. Nearly 160 students spent two days together learning musical pieces to perform in front of family and friends last Tuesday night, October 27. Students from Korumburra Secondary College, Nyora Primary School, Korumburra Primary School, Poowong Consolidated School, St Joseph’s Korumburra and Loch Primary School came together for the annual music camp. The program facilitated workshops for students in years 4 to 7 in a number of groups including a concert band, a percussion band, guitar group, rock band, acoustic guitar group and vocal choir. “It is a great program and our students really enjoy it. We have had students from years 8 and 9 return to mentor younger musicians for the two days too,” Korumburra Secondary College assistant princi-
pal John Wilson said. The annual program, now running for about 10 years, offers experienced and new music students an opportunity to play in front of an audience. “Some students in the band have been playing for the whole year while others may have picked up an instrument for the first time during the program,” Mr Wilson said. “It is a great opportunity for students to socialise with other schools and for prospective Korumburra Secondary College students to get used to the campus and find their way around.” The performance at the Korumburra Secondary College performing arts centre was played to a full house. The Karingal Ladies Auxiliary donated $1000 to the music camp to cover the cost of relieving teachers from their classes for the time period. The cluster schools would like to thank Karingal for its contribution, making the music camp possible.
Junior orchestra: back from left, Korumburra Secondary College student Cassie, Poowong Consolidated School’s Brodie, St Joseph’s Korumburra student Keegan, Nyora Primary School’s Stefan and Korumburra Primary School student Jean enjoy playing some tunes at the Korumburra Secondary College music camp last Tuesday, October 27.
Forty years and half a million dollars MEENIYAN Red Cross Trendsetters members enjoyed a wonderful reunion with members past and present to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the formation of the Meeniyan Red Cross Trendsetters. The celebration took the form of a chicken and champagne lunch at the home of Julie Johnston who was one of the original members. The beautiful cake featuring the Red Cross symbol was made by Marilyn Mackie. The Trendsetters title was dropped many years ago as members aged, and it seemed rather inappropriate and a little embarrassing. Members had much fun reminiscing and looking at old photos of the group. Apart from everyone looking 40 years older, the biggest difference was hairstyles. Treasurer Marion Pollock proudly announced to everyone present that during the 40 years the group had raised close to half a million dollars. Everyone agreed it was a mighty effort for a group of women who wanted to raise funds for Red Cross but did not want to be associated with blood and gore. The next meeting will be held at the home of member Kath McDonald in Leongatha, Monday, November 16 at 7.30 pm. Incidentally the group has members from Leongatha, Mirboo North, and Foster North as well as Meeniyan. New members are always welcome.
Party scene: members of the Meeniyan Red Cross Trendsetters commemorate their 40th anniversary recently.
Singers’ concert to tour the world The concert will be held at the Performing Arts Centre (PAC) hall at Leongatha Primary School, Nerrena Road, Leongatha. The theme this year is Music from around the World and includes music from Africa, folk music, the Beatles, gypsy music, musicals, and rock and roll, a really eclectic mix of great sounds. This has all been put together by the choir’s musical director Jen Holm, the well known music teacher at Leongatha, and it really showcases her enthusiasm for music from around the world. Under her direction, the choir membership has grown in the past year and now has about 40 members.
Earlier in the year, the choir took part in Larry Hills’ successful Anzac cantata They Went With Songs, and with proceeds from that, are able to gift $1000 to the local district Legacy club, that will be presented at the concert. They have also sponsored a Leongatha Lyric Theatre seat for $200 as part of their disbursements this year. Also appearing on November 8 will be the Vivace Singers, a small choral group based on Phillip Island. The cost is $15 per adult. The PAC is at the far end of the Leongatha Primary School site. Drive down Ogilvy Street and pass Mesley Hall on your left. The entrance to the car parks for the PAC is just after the second bike shed, through the second gate. Walk downhill to the PAC. Afternoon tea will be provided at the end of the performance.
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44th Annual Leongatha Leongatha Rose Spectacular Rose Friday November 13 (12noon to 5pm) Saturday November 14 (9.30am to 4pm) Memorial Hall, Leongatha SECTIONS FOR ROSES: OPEN, NOVICE AND LOCAL & CUT FLOWERS. COMMUNITY FLORAL EXHIBITIONS MINIATURE ROSE AND OTHER EXHIBITS POSIES, PLANT STALL & OPEN GARDENS: LOCH
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Neglecting these points could result in extensive repair work being required. The following points are provided to help maintain dams. • vegetative cover. A layer of topsoil over the bank (to a depth of 150mm minimum) is essential to keep a contiguous vegetative cover. Only low growing plants should be planted and allowed to remain on the bank. Larger plants are undesirable as they may drive roots into the core of the dam wall, and both dry it out and open up potential routes for seepage. Add topsoil to poorly covered or damaged areas. Seed or sod as appropriate. • stock traffic damage. The bank is a relatively harsh environment for plant growth. Grazing stock will readily remove plant cover by grazing and trafficking. Further, they are likely to cause structural damage as they follow preferred routes. Fencing-out of the dam (along with a reticulation system) should be considered. If this is not an option, short lengths of fence could be used to deflect stock; • settlement. Even well compacted dams will settle a little. An allowance of five per cent of bank height is com-
mon for farm dams. Poorly compacted dams will settle over 10 per cent. Check the amount of freeboard as the dam fills. Top-up where necessary (or alternatively lower spillway inlet). Cracks through the bank may indicate uneven settlement; • slumping. Cracks along the length of the wall may point to future slumping. The primary cause is a combination of poor compaction, excessive seepage and excessive steepness of bank. Seek professional advice; • seepage. Wet spots in the wall or at the toe of the bank indicate water is moving through the bank. Check the upstream face. Encourage the pasture cover right to the water level. Dig out and repack soil spots on the upstream face which may be inlet sites for a seepage into the bank; and • spillway. The spillway has to be capable of safely carrying flood flows of water from the full supply level of the dam back to the drainage line. A good vegetative cover along the spillway is essential for this. It needs to be actively growing, robust and relatively uniform. Fertilise, reseed and trim as appropriate. Do not let it become ‘clumpy’ or ‘weedy’. Information courtesy of Victorian Government.
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washed sand for concreting, horse arenas, calving pads and calf pens is always available. TPGS stocks a consistent supply of screened gravel which has a smooth finish and excellent compaction properties, making it ideal for cow tracks and roads. The company supplies screened bedding sand for all concreting preparations and pipe laying. It will not turn to mush after rain and while it can be compacted, it will not set hard, thus providing a buffer between a moving ground surface and the concrete slab. TPGS is a family owned and operated company. Because they own the quarry, the family can offer competitive prices with discounts for bulk orders. They specialise in the production and delivery of pebbles, gravel and sands
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Darren Harris craves perfection DARREN Harris owns and operates his own excavation and cartage business so he can ensure his customers receive first class service. With 13 years’ experience, Mr Harris operates
his Tarwin Lower business catering for clients all around Gippsland. Darren Harris Excavation and Cartage provides labour, equipment and products to suit all landscaping needs. “We provide professional earthmoving and cartage service for car
parks, driveways, fencing, gardens, paths, playgrounds, construction and new houses. Our mission is to offer the superior quality service at the right price,” Mr Harris said. “It really is spring cleaning time. Now is the time for people to be cleaning up their proper-
properties before summer when they want to rent them out.” Mr Harris sources his products from local quarries and is happy to venture further for the perfect minerals for the job. “One kind of gravel may be suitable for cattle tracks but it could be too
ties and removing all fire hazards and debris. “Those who have not yet cleaned up their property need to get it done as soon as possible. These conditions are not about to get any better. “It is also the perfect time for holiday homeowners to clear up their
fer a range of attachments to go with my machinery to help my customers get the best outcome and progress quickly,” he said. “I have been in the business for a long time and I have always found I am not happy unless my customers are satisfied. So my customers can rest assured they are getting premium service on all jobs. “I have grown up with the machinery and I have extensive experience in excavation and cartage.” Mr Harris has a range of equipment including tip trucks, five and eight tonne excavators with attachments, big and small Posi-Track machines, and dual grade lasering. “With my range of equipment and attachments there is no job too big or small,” he said. For further information contact Mr Harris on 0438 513 600. For enquiries regarding water delivery, please call 0438 635 286.
slippery for a driveway. I advise my customers on what works best for their landscaping work,” he said. “I source from all local quarries and can go further out of the region if a particular product is required.” Mr Harris is also flexible in offering equipment for cartage. His company provides bulk loads of dirt, gravel and liquid cartage to customers across South Gippsland. “At this time of year, especially in the drier weather, we are doing a lot of water deliveries,” he said. “We can do 10,000 litre deliveries up to semi loads of water.” Customers can rest assured knowing they are dealing with the best in the business, with Mr Harris the primary labourer for his business. “I am very focused on attention to detail. I also of-
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Farm tracks can ease cows’ sore feet AROUND 10 per cent of Australia’s dairy cows suffer from lameness each year. Economically, the results of foot disease are much greater than the treatment costs. Reduced milk yield, lower reproductive performance, increased involuntary cull rates, discarded milk, and the additional labour costs to manage these cows account for the largest monetary loss. Farm tracks can play a major contributing role to lameness in cows, such as
through poor track maintenance and design. In pasture based systems, one of the major factors that has been identified as being associated with an increased incidence of lameness is poor maintenance or condition of farm tracks. As dairy farms become larger, there is increased pressure on tracks, particularly those near the milking shed. Cows prefer to walk on a softer surface rather than a hard compacted clay-rock surface. When designing the layout of farm tracks, care should be taken to avoid
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right angle bends as these tend to slow cow movement and interfere with general cow flow. Similarly, gateways through which cows must pass, or culverts over which they must cross, must be of sufficient width so as to minimise any disruption with cow flow. Steep gradients reduce the pace of stock movement. Excessive gradients also complicate design and construction of laneways, and increase the cost of construction and maintenance. Track drainage is a vital consideration which must be borne in mind when
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planning a farm track. If good drainage cannot be obtained, a track is unlikely to stand up to the wear and tear associated with cow movement. Drains are required along either side of the farm track to prevent water seeping into the base from the surrounding ground. It is not sufficient simply to dig the drains and let them fill with water. They must be correctly graded and the water must have somewhere to flow if the drains are to function correctly. It is suggested that where possible the water table should be kept about 600 mm below the track surface. This may mean material has to be bought in to form the track base. Alternatively, effluent dams or reuse ponds can be constructed and they serve as a quarry to provide material for the track base. The base of the track should be sufficiently crowned to shed water, but not to make walking difficult for stock. In some situations of the base can be sloped to one side to suit the lie of the land. The track should be crowned to shed water, with
an average cross fall between three and six per cent and a suggested maximum of 10 per cent. To achieve a sound base, additional material such as pit or river run gravels may be required. A power grader with an experienced driver will produce a better result than simply using a farm tractor with a blade attached. The base material needs to be compacted firmly into place. Moist soil graded up from the formation of table drains can be used as part of the base of the track. This material can compact well. Soft clay should not be used to form the base for a track as it will not compact to a stable nature. The timing of the track construction is important. Soils to be used in the construction should be moist, not wet (when bogging occurs) or dry (when soils will not compact). The use of a suitable compacting device such as a vibrating roller greatly assists in the development of a suitable track base. The base of the track should be built up in layers not exceeding 150mm and each layer thoroughly compacted.
Even well constructed farm tracks require regular maintenance if they are continue to function effectively. As cows use tracks, it is common to see manure and track debris being carried onto the edge of the track and preventing water draining away from the track into the purpose constructed drains. It is important this buildup of material at the edge of the farm track be regularly removed so water can drain effectively away from the track. Most farmers are aware of the need to shape or crown farm tracks. More effective and longer lasting results could be achieved if farmers would use a grader rather than just a back blade behind the farm tractor to form the necessary shape of the track. Adequate compaction using purpose made compaction equipment which is appropriate for the material being used is essential. It is not sufficient to run a truck or tractor over the newly metalled areas to compact them. Neither truck nor tractors are capable of providing sufficient compactive effort and there is
usually an area which cannot be rolled anyway due to wheel spacings. Drainage is another area requiring attention. The function of drainage is to provide somewhere for surface run-off to flow into and to prevent moisture seeping into the base of the track, thereby softening it. It is equally important the water, once in the drain, has somewhere to flow to. Attention to detail with the drainage system is one of the most critical factors in determining the overall performance of races, particularly if everything else has been done right. It is recognised constructing farm tracks can be a relatively expensive procedure. In many cases is not possible to upgrade all sections of the farm track at a one-time, and in many cases this is not necessary. Attention should be given to any broken sections of track, sections of track which cause a slowdown in cow movement and sections of track subject to the heaviest amount of traffic, for example, tracks approaching the milking area. Information courtesy of Victorian Government.
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Burra ensures every job is done NO job is too big or small for the professional team at Burra Garden Supplies at Korumburra. Specialising in cartage and gravel jobs, the trusty team can provide the products and labour to assist customers with all landscape or gardening jobs.
“We have access to a number of quarries and sandpits in the area so our customers can have a good choice of products either direct from the quarry or from our yard in Korumburra,” owner Kelly Hughes said. “We can do a range of jobs from making farm tracks to driveways. We also offer no obligation
quotes so we can answer all of our customers’ questions and concerns.” With 15 years in the business, the team of nine works tirelessly to ensure all jobs in the area are complete to perfection. Burra Garden Supplies can assist clients with loads from half a metre to 32 tonne truck and trailer delivery with an extensive
range of pebbles, gravel, crushed rock, toppings and mulches on offer. Working in with a number of local earthmoving contractors, Burra Garden Supplies can get jobs done efficiently and flawlessly. “Our team can help out with whatever projects our customers have in mind,” Mrs Hughes said.
Since 2002, Burra Garden Supplies has catered to the wider Gippsland community to offer assistance and support in all garden jobs. The South Gippsland Highway site offers green thumbs and amateur gardeners well informed hor-
ticultural advice, with the nursery supplying a wide range of plants, pavers, mulch and fertilisers. Open seven days a week and most public holidays, with deliveries available six days, Burra Garden Supplies and Nursery offers a conve-
nient one stop shop for all of your needs. The team also offers bedding material for calf pens and has bulk pig manure as an alternative to conventional fertiliser. To analyse this product feel free to contact Adrian Hughes.
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Excavation dream team: from left, Kelly and Adrian Hughes stand with some of their equipment on site at Burra Garden Supplies, Korumburra.
Call Fish Creek Quarries for service across the region The company supplies material across the region from Yarram in the east, to Phillip Island in the west as well as to Mirboo North. The business is operated by father and son, Lindsay and Simon Williams from a quarry on the family farm on the Meeniyan – Promontory Road.
With material supplied from the quarry proving itself to be ideal for dairy farms, Fish Creek Quarries has grown and now employs up to seven people at busy times of the year. Over 40 different contractors, operating at various times of the year, service orders and make the quarry a site of constant industry. Customers simply need contact their local contractor for service
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Farming Insight • VLE Leongatha
Cows rise by up to 15 cents
The usual buying group was present and operating in a mixed but generally firm market. Quality was good
with a larger proportion of the yarding showing good finish. Young steers and heifers to the trade sold 5c to 7c/ kg easier. A good selection of grown steers and bullocks sold from firm to 2c/kg easier. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers slipped 2c/kg while the crossbreds held firm. The 800 cows sold to
Prime Sale - Wednesday, October 28 BULLOCKS 18 C.T. Ferguson, Longford 571.70kg 15 M. Lazzaro, Cobains 600.30kg 18 T. & B. Dodds, Corinella 605.60kg 2 Y.J. Wood, Jeeralang 625.00kg 2 S. Davies, Outtrim 582.50kg 13 I. McNabb, Hazelwood 658.80kg STEERS 1 Craigendale P/L, Dudley South 365.00kg 1 T. Johnston, Stony Creek 385.00kg 1 Ajay Partners P/L, Leongatha 360.00kg 1 P. Athanasopoulos, Jeetho West 395.00kg 1 R. & J. Edwards, Fish Creek 475.00kg 11 M. & N. Bracecamp, Berrys Creek 540.50kg COWS 1 Craigendale P/L, Dudley South 700.00kg 1 Cantwell Livestock, Toora 650.00kg 1 J. Howell, Foster 570.00kg 7 D. & K. Taylor, Koonwarra 565.00kg 2 T. & T. Coleman, Maffra 685.00kg 1 F. & J. Edwards, Boolarra 660.00kg HEIFERS 2 R. & J. Lomagno, Jumbunna East 375.00kg 2 Craigendale P/L, Dudley South 365.00kg 1 M. & N. Bracecamp, Berrys Creek 505.00kg 6 Ajay Partners P/L, Leongatha 360.80kg 1 T. & K. Coleman, Maffra 445.00kg 2 A.G. Gembrae, Lang Lang 450.00kg BULLS 1 R. & S. Hill, Poowong East 935.00kg 1 Hoghton & Sharman, Jeeralang Junc 945.00kg 1 S. & M. Greaves, Nerrena 935.00kg 1 J. & S. Burns, Tarwin Lower 885.00kg 1 Kindergem P/L, Welshpool 1045.00kg 1 W. & S. Brewer, Toora 870.00kg
298.0 296.6 296.0 294.0 294.0 293.6
$1703.57 $1780.59 $1792.44 $1837.50 $1712.55 $1934.37
308.6 307.6 305.0 304.6 294.6 294.0
$1126.39 $1184.26 $1098.00 $1203.17 $1399.35 $1588.94
250.0 243.0 242.2 242.2 240.0 238.0
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$3109.81 $3105.27 $3035.01 $2863.86 $3371.17 $2749.20
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Friday November 13, 10:30am John Deere 2140 2wd tractor; 178 Ferguson 2wd, FEL, forks & bucket; Celli 3mt power harrow; disc harrows & weights; 3 Furrow DB Mouldboard plough; 9 Tyne scarifier, DB single Tyne ripper; 12ft harrows x 2; rotary ditch digger; 7 Tyne Colburn conditioner; NH 69 sq baler; 1500 Gehl round baler; NH 339 double chop; NH 352 tedder rake; NH 462 8” disc mower; NH 707 linkage Precision chop – maize front; 400ltr spray unit & boom; trailing block splitter & hoses for tractor; 7ft DB grader blade; 6x4 trailer; Mitchell drill, seed box & new Tynes, boots, droppers & tips; 7x6 steel ute tray; 3pl hay feeder; 6ft carryall; Bio Dynamic growing, mixing & spraying set up; qty poly pipe & fittings; 8 lengths 2” x 30ft irrigation pipe & sprays; trailing hydraulic silage grab; Webco silage cart; Crump 1ton spreader; Pace trailing slasher; 6ft roller; linkage; trailing drop spreaders; A3 water pump; 3 phase flatbed lathe & 10ft bed; internal cylindrical grinder; large GH drill; small tool & cutter grinder; Makers Selsun shaper (with accessories); 3 headed drill (needs work); single cylinder air compressor & tank; band saw (no motor); wood bench saw; wood plainer; air press; 480vAston stick welder & qty electrodes; steel parts washing table; steel racking; qty electric motor 1 & 3ph; 2 x metal smelting cubicles, fire bricks, base & steel drum; burner & fittings; qty new hyd fittings & hose; qty used hyd hoses, motors, pumps & fittings; work benches; racking; cupboards; large qty bolts; scrap steel; timber; tools; sprockets; pulleys; sundries; 23ton silo; feed system; milk vats & ice banks & compressor; dairy equipment; HWS; 2 new Masport major pumps; new Dumac manure pump & bracket; household items too numerous to mention. Outside Vendors: 90” Celli rotary hoe; 1250 Strautmann vertical mixer wagon; Agware 5ton spreader (needs work); 14 Alfa Laval electronic pulsators with mother board; Vermeer 604k round baler; 2002 McCormick MC 100 tractor; Connor Shea super seeder drill, 14 disc, covers 8ft; 8ft rubber tyre roller; 3 r/way line smudger; 2 Keystone dehorners; Claas 4400 round baler, fixed chamber (4x4 bale); old shearing plant; ass sundry items
Terms: Strictly Cash or Cheque on day of sale. Photo ID for registration. Number system. GST where applicable.
solid competition, with prices lifting 8c to 15c for most and more in places while the heavy weight bulls eased 6c to 11c/kg. A limited selection of light veal sold from 250c to 270c/kg to processors. Trade steers made between 280c and 309c/kg. Trade heifers sold between 245c and 300c/kg. Grown steers made from 275c to 298c/kg. Bullocks sold from 280c to 294c/ kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 235c and 268c, with the crossbred portion between 250c and 283c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 170c and 210c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 210c to 243c after a top of 250c/kg. Heavy weight bulls sold from 270c to 333c/kg. The next sale draw November 4: 1. Alex Scott & Staff, 2. SEJ, 3. Landmark, 4. Elders, 5. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 6. Rodwells.
Store sale Thursday, October 29 Total yarding: 1692 Steers: Backline P/L, Fish Creek, 8 x $1410; G. & H. Little, 9 x $1400; W. Bateson, Hunterston, 10 x $1380; S. Best, Toora, 1 x $1320; A. & M. Donaldson, Leongatha, 13 x $1260; G. Kavanagh, Ryanston, 1 x $1195; Yulong Farm, Strzelecki, 1 x $1195. Heifers: D. Best, Toora, 9 x $1175; G. & F. MacLennan, Woodside, 1 x $1080; S. Beckman, Glengarry, 12 x $1000; C. & L. Barrett, Trafalgar South, 4 x $980; G. Kavanagh, Ryanston, 4 x $980; W. Ponton, Boolarra, 2 x $980; R. & A. Jones, Yinnar South, 2 x $920. Cows: R. & S. Livingstone, Meeniyan, 1 x $970. Cows and calves: W. & S. Brewer, Toora, 5 x $1670; D. & S. Petrie, Corinella, 1 x $1500; J. Skehan, Woodside, 10 x $1280; P. Palmer, Wattlebank, 1 x $1230; L. Goodfellow, Mt Eccles, 1 x $1170; W. & S. Jelbart, Jeetho, 3 x $1160; R. & S. Livingstone, Meeniyan, 9 x $1160; C.T. Peters, Leongatha, 1 x $1020.
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New trio join ag group THREE new directors have been appointed by Agribusiness Gippsland – the region’s leading agribusiness group – as it enters its second decade. They are Brian Davey, Stuart Quigley and Kate Wallis. Agribusiness Gippsland chair Paul Ford said the prosperity and vitality of Gippsland was underpinned by the
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$6 billion agribusiness value chain that includes 6500 farming families, more than 2500 food and fibre processors plus the supporting functions like innovation, finance and consultancies. “It was important for us to build a board with a diverse range of skills, and for those directors to be connected, respected and valued for their insight and their ability to develop a portfolio of events and projects that address emerging issues across this sector,” Mr Ford said. Kate Wallis is a senior banker at the ANZ with a particular focus on
agribusiness in regional Victoria. Brian Davey is respected for his leadership in the energy and health sectors and his skill in board governance. Stuart Quigley has been a senior executive in Fonterra with responsibility for creating global innovation partnerships. The new board members were selected from 30 applicants, chosen after a three-month selection process. Farmers Courtney Ferguson of Sale and Cr Michael Freshwater of Lindenow completed their terms as directors.
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Farming Insight 25th anniversary sale for Bushlea BUSHLEA Farms Koonwarra is conducting its landmark 25th anniversary sale this Saturday, November 7. Auctioneer Brian Leslie of Dairy Livestock Services (DLS) said the offering could well be described “as the most diverse, high powered Jersey line-up ever seen in Australia.” Buyers will have the opportunity to select from so many great pedigrees from all over the world with embryos brought in from Canada, the USA and one from New Zealand. “Bushlea has partnered with some of North
America’s finest breeding establishments to deliver a selection of the highest profile Jerseys in the world,” Mr Leslie said. On auction will be 38 females in total, plus embryo packages and 20 bulls to be sold via a tag system. The females and embryo packages will be auctioned while the bulls can be chosen by the buyers and pay the price specified. Not only is this the 25th sale for Bushlea but the stud has been operating for 70 years, established by the Kuhne family in 1945 and passed through the generations.
It is the first Saturday auction for owners of Bushlea, Keith and Pat Kuhne and Wayne and Lisa Kuhne. “We’re going with a Saturday this year to give buyers the opportunity to stay the weekend and have a look around the area,” Keith Kuhne said. Buyers come to the sale from throughout Gippsland, Victoria and interstate, with Keith fielding enquiries from Canada, New Zealand and the USA. Keith said his son Wayne instigated the idea of importing embryos. “Wayne travelled to the USA and Canada inspect-
ing the cows, doing all the research and setting up the importation,” he said. “The importation of the embryos gives the buyers access to new cow families.” On sale will be 20 heifers; 14 are aged 14 months and the other six are six months old. Again Bushlea will have an excellent line-up of females for auction. The sale is sure to start well with the first few lots to be highly sought after. Lot one is Bushlea Galaxie Fernleaf 4 which went to Shepparton Show and won reserve intermediate champion. At Geelong Royal Show, the cow
won best Jersey and the all breeds champion. As well as Bushlea stock being sold, there will be some outside vendors from Finley and Bega in New South Wales selling two lots each and one via
video link from the Ferndon Stud in New Zealand. The sale will be held this Saturday at 135 Johnsons Road, Koonwarra starting at 12.30pm. There will be morning and afternoon teas and a barbecue
lunch available too. Interested buyers are welcome to inspect cows prior to the sale from 8am or inspection can be arranged prior to sale day by appointment.
Top Holsteins stand out THE 2015 Holstein Australia South Gippsland sub branch held its annual Semex on farm challenge recently, with Terry and Janine Clark’s Harklajye Goldwyn Debutante winning highest pointed cow. Ash and Jane Harrison were named most successful breeders. The winner and runner up of each section will go
on to the state final judging in November. This year, the cattle were judged by Queenslander Daniel Holmes and 170 cattle were entered from 17 farms. Results Two year old: first, Korumburra Lime and Spreading award, Krishlaye Denzel Pixel, owned by Ash and Jane Harrison; second, Hill Valley Numero Uno Leta-ET, owned by Roger and Helen Perrett; third, Hill Valley Uno
Noni 2, owned by Roger and Helen Perrett; fourth, Kelbro Steady Amber, owned by Brett and Erin Kelly; and fifth, Town View Windbrook Mandy, owned by Peter Price. Three year old: first, Browns Stockfeed award, Harklaje Goldwyn Debutante-ET, owned by Terry and Janine Clark; second, Town-View Chelios Waffle, owned by Ash and Jane Harrison; third, Calderlea Lauthority Maize, owned by Les, Louise, Tim and
Best in show: from left, judge Daniel Holmes with most successful breeder Ash and Jane Harrison with boys Cohen and Raiden and sponsor Richard McGrath from Ridley Agriproducts.
High point: from left, judge Daniel Holmes, Terry and Janine Clark and sponsor Richard Ellis at the awards presentation night for the 2015 Holstein Australia South Gippsland sub branch annual Semex on farm challenge.
Amanda Calder; fourth, Calderlea Sailing Dot, owned by Les, Louise, Tim and Amanda Calder; and fifth, Nerrena Park Reginald Tarna, owned by Mitchel Clark. Four year old: first, G&S Farm Services award, Dilee Esquire 433, owned by Les, Dianne, Russell and Amy White; second, Attaview Bolton Betty, owned by the Attenborough family; third, Dilee Cargold Oliie 487, owned by Les, Dianne, Russell and Amy White; fourth, Nerrena Park Jackaroo Phrase, owned by Mitchel Clark; and fifth, Kintore Sailing Lucy, owned by Ian Cash. Five year old: first, Ridley Agriproducts award, Krishlaye Alert Min, owned by Ash and Jane Harrison; second, Jaguar Classic Rose 1-ET-Red, owned by Ryan and Mitchell Clark; third, Kintore Farmdealer 1118, owned by Ian Cash; fourth, Calderlea Bolivia Tasslie 2, owned by Calder family; and fifth, Attaview Mcormick Toni, owned by Attenborough family; Mature cow: first, Browns Stockfeed award, Harklaje Garrison Narisa, owned by Terry and Janine Clark; second, Majestic Breakout Sharron, owned by Clayton and Naomi Bawden; third, Dilee Informer 824, owned by Les, Dianne, Russell and Amy White; fourth, Krishlaye Dundee Rowena, owned by Ash and Jane Harrison; and fifth, Dilee Donante Ella 219, owned by Les, Dianne, Russell and Amy White. Sire progeny group: sire Breadale Goldwyn received the Browns Fertiliser soil test award, shown by the Calder family. Breeders Group: Terry and Janine Clark received the branch trophy and the highest pointed cow with Harklajye Goldwyn Debutante.
Strong start: Keith Kuhne of Bushlea is pictured with lot one, Bushlea Galaxie Fernleaf 4, which is expected to attract strong buyer interest this Saturday.
Livestock biosecurity keeps animals safe EVERY livestock producer should have their own on-farm biosecurity plan to help protect their livelihoods from the threats posed by diseases, pests and weeds. South Gippsland Shire Council is hosting a free livestock biosecurity information session featuring Dr Pat Kluver, Victorian regional officer from the Livestock Biosecurity Network, to help producers keep their animals safe. Livestock biosecurity starts wherever livestock are located: on farms, in feedlots or production sheds, at showgrounds and racetracks, on small hobby blocks and in suburban backyards. The Livestock Biosecurity Network was established by peak industry councils to create a broader awareness of the economic risk from animal diseases incursions or from damaging pests or weeds. Council’s agricultural climate resilience officer Jill Vella said almost anything moved onto one’s property could be a potential source of introduction for pests, weeds or disease for livestock and plants. Even climate change can potentially allow new
pests and diseases to establish in South Gippsland. “Dr Kluver will help participants understand how a farm biosecurity plan will help keep animals safe,” Ms Vella said. “An awareness of the biosecurity risks that may arise as a result of the introduction of stock, people, equipment or other farm inputs is the first step towards actions to mitigate these risks.” The On Farm Biosecurity Plan is a template producers can use to custom build an on-farm biosecurity plan specific to their property.
It is designed to be used in conjunction with the guideline for developing an on-farm biosecurity plan document. The free information session will be held on Thursday, November 19 from 10am to noon at Manna-Gum at Broadbeach, 5 Lindsey Close, Inverloch. Book a place before Monday, November 16 by contacting Jill Vella on 0408 208 350, or go to www.tinyurl.com/ACAPbiosec. For more information go to The Agricultural Climate Resilience Project on Facebook.
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Part Time - 2 x 12 Month Contract Roles Community and customer focused roles in a progressive & innovative regional water Corporation. South Gippsland Water invites applications for two part time officers to join our team. Communications Officer – Part Time 12 Month Contract Responsible for corporate communications, marketing and community relations and engagement activities. The successful candidate will have skills in communications and customer relations, including the ability to write, develop and produce communications materials in addition to skills in website and social media platform maintenance. Executive Liaison Officer – Part Time 12 Month Contract Responsible for providing secretarial and administrative assistance to the Chair, Board of Directors and Senior Management of South Gippsland Water. The successful candidate will be able to prepare agendas and Board documents, organise, facilitate and deliver events and provide back-up support to the Communications Team on occasion. Excellent administrative skills are essential. Both positions are 12 month maternity leave contracts with flexibility regarding part time hours (.6 for each role) to suit the successful candidates. Applicants should read the position descriptions located at www.sgwater.com.au. Please contact Paula Smith on 03 5682 0403 for all enquiries in the strictest confidence. Applications close on Friday 13th November 2015 Email psmith@sgwater.com.au or post to: Human Resources Coordinator South Gippsland Water PO Box 102 Foster VIC 3960
CALL FOR BOARD DIRECTORS OF LATROBE COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICE LTD Do you have an interest in contributing to the development of community health services to meet the needs of your community? Latrobe Community Health Service Ltd (LCHS) is one of the largest independent community health services in Victoria and delivers a range of community based health and support services across Victoria. LCHS is seeking applications for an appointed vacancy that exists on our Board. LCHS provides primary care services that aim to improve the physical, mental and social well-being of Victorians. Its purpose is to enable people to live healthier, live better and to live longer. Further information for applicants, including the selection criteria, duties and responsibilities associated with the vacancies can be obtained by contacting Natasha Hammond at LCHS on (03) 5136 5411 or email natasha.hammond@lchs.com.au Closing date for applications is 3pm Tuesday 17 November 2015 Latrobe Community Health Service Ltd Better health, Better lifestyles, Stronger communities
SHEEP DOG TRIALS November 9, 10 & 11 7.30am start KORUMBURRA SHOWGROUNDS Luncheon and light refreshments available Admission by donation Enq. Louise Rielly 0409 170 964
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PAINTER TACTICS FOR DRY TIMES YOUNG Dairy Network in conjunction with Dairy Australia and GippsDairy has developed a Tactics for Dry Times session to help farmers navigate the challenging season.
Coldon Homes is a well established, reputable building company that provides prompt payment. We are looking for an experienced painter to work in the South Gippsland areas. Please contact Bill Moroney on 0407 361 225 or the Coldon Office on 5672 1999
The Korumburra RSL Sub-Branch will conduct a special Re-dedication and Remembrance Day Service at the Coleman Park Cenotaph in Queens Street, Korumburra on Wednesday, November 11, 2015. Guest speaker will be Brig Michael Moon (Retd), supported by the Korumburra Secondary School band and the Primary School choir and St Joseph’s Primary School. Wreaths will be laid during this service. The service will commence at 10.30am, followed by a light morning tea. All welcome.
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situations vacant CALLING all Santas and Elves! We have weekend work available in your area Nov/Dec. Call 0488552588.
Topics covered will include: • Summer feeding plans, feed options and cost • Grazing and protecting pastures • Farm water supply • Young stock feeding strategies • Animal health • Working with farm financials and debt Presenters: John Mulvany and guests Date:
12 November at 7pm. BBQ dinner supplied
Venue:
Leongatha Football Rooms, Roughead St Leongatha
RSVP:
Irene Baker by the 11th November on 0428 889 337, 5624 3900 or Irene@gippsdairy.com.au
UnitingCare Gippsland is a quality accredited community service agency. The Agency has a vision of a healthy Gippsland, where disadvantage and inequity are challenged. UnitingCare Gippsland is looking for a:
Child FIRST and Family Services Worker Part Time 23 hours per week Based in Leongatha Further information is available at: www.ucgipps.org.au or call Garry Ball on 5152 9600 UnitingCare Gippsland interviews in the interests of safety and wellbeing of children and young people
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80th Birthday Thanks Please accept my thanks to the Star and folks who supported me on reaching my OBE ~ It was all a lot of fun. Regards Ed Hanley
for rent CHEAP CENTRAL WONTHAGGI SHOP or office. Ph: 0408-981819.
for sale DOUBLE HORSE FLOAT Removable centre divider, registered until January 2016. Inspections welcome. Leongatha. $3,600. 0447114383.
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FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408-980711, A/H 5662-5175. HAY New season small squares, shedded, can deliver (cond. apply), $8 each, Mardan. Ph: 56641320. NEW HEN HOUSES - suit 6 to 7 hens, $400. 56642443. REFRIGERATOR: LG Electrocool 235 litre refrigerator freezer $150; LG Fuzzy Logic 3 step washer 4.5kg $100. Call: 0498-137873. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200x50x2.4 $12.10 each, 200x75x2.4 $16.75 each, 200x75x3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417530662.
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for sale TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.
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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.
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.
meetings STONY CREEK FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB
AGM
Monday, November 9
South Gippsland
At 8pm STONY CREEK DINING ROOM
Shire Council
Communications and Engagement Officer Ongoing Full Time Fortnightly rostered day off available $70,554 total salary package
Media and Communications Officer Ongoing Part Time 19 hours per week
MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha. L.M.C.T. 2714
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3 days per week Enquiries to Ned Dennis, Community Strengthening Coordinator on (03) 5662 9200. Applications for all roles close Friday 13 November 2015 at 5pm. Please refer to our website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au for a position description and further information on how to apply.
wanted WANTED HOMESTAY ACCOMMODATION over the Christmas/New Year period for 4 adults and 2 small children Would be happy to house sit and look after the animals. Would prefer in the Meeniyan area. Please call Glenys 0477 622 298
PULLETS Wednesday, November 18 Commercial crossbreds. Vaccinated.
12wk (Black Red White) $16 10wk (Isa Brown) $14 Available from Elders Past., Leongatha
11am Phone 5662 3523 to order now (Brian Larkin Poultry)
BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762. GEESE free to good home. Ph: 0400-248000.
$32.17 per hour
VOLKSWAGON Touareg, 2003, black, 115,000km, roadworthy certificate, 3 year warranty, 1AJ6AX, $12,500 neg. 0417845312.
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Enquiries for above roles to Rick Rutjens, Media and Communications Coordinator on (03) 5662 9200.
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MERCEDES BENZ S320. Lovely car, service book, V6 motor, best car to drive out of M/B models. Every extra, 8 airbags, RWC, 12 mths rego QJP888, $14,000. Ring for more info: 5664-0037.
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$35,280 total pro-rata package
Swimming Pools Liaison Officer
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HX KINGSWOOD auto, 202 motor, reg. October 2016 ITS556, $21,000 ONO. 5674-1205.
POLL DORSET and Border Leicester rams, flock registered, Bruccellosis accredited, well bred from established stud. Can deliver from $180. 0428356376.
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23rd Annual General Meeting Members of the public are invited to attend the 23rd Annual General Meeting of Gippsland Southern Health Service. The meeting will be held in Leongatha at Gippsland Southern Health Service on Thursday 26th November 2015 commencing at 4pm. The President of the Board of Management, Mr Mark Holmes, will report on the 22nd year of operation of GSHS, and release the Quality of Care Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 30th June 2015. 14 days notice must be given for any resolution to be considered. If you wish to attend, please contact Dianna Mollica, Executive Assistant on 5667 5504 or email execassi@gshs.com.au Light refreshments will be available.
ALBERTON FOOTBALL NETBALL LEAGUE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING at Tarwin Football Club on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at 7.30pm
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Mental Health Support for Secured Tenancies – Recovery Support Worker 0.8 FTE based in Leongatha fixed contract until 30th June, 2017 Are you a suitably qualified and highly motivated individual who would like the opportunity to join a Recovery oriented service with a strong team environment and excellent salary packaging benefits? SNAP Gippsland delivers innovative, person centred Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery programs to adults with a severe and persistent mental illness, their families and carers. Our programs and services support individuals to self-manage and live well with their symptoms. The Mental Health Support for Secure Tenancies (MHSST) Program aims to reduce and prevent homelessness for people with severe and enduring mental illness. The MHSST Program supports adults (16 – 64 years) with severe and persistent mental illness and associated psychiatric disability, who have poor daily functioning / living skills, and who are either at high risk of homelessness, or are experiencing long-term or repeated homelessness. A position descriptions is available from our website or call Steve Lowe on 1300 737 412 for more information. Applications are to be submitted to Samantha Millington, Business Services, SNAP Gippsland, P.O. Box 635, Bairnsdale, VIC 3875, or via email to businessservices@snap.org.au by 5pm Friday, 6 November 2015. Our services are founded on the principle that living with a mental illness should not preclude a person from leading a meaningful and fulfilling life. We are an equal opportunity employer. www.snap.org.au
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To confirm minutes of 2014 AGM To receive reports To receive financial statements To appoint Board of Management Directors & Netball Sub-Committee To adopt By-Laws as per Constitution 11.1 Annual levies 2016 Draw
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wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.
garage sales LEONGATHA 24 Alison Street, November 7, 9am start - 4.30pm. Selected quality household items plus camping, furniture, coffee machine, spinning wheel, sleeper lounge, generator, violin, car fridge.
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Boolarra Railway Park 8.30am - 2pm
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message of hope HE who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall remain stable and fixed under the shadow of the Almighty (whose power no foe can withstand). Psalm 91:1 Keep in the Word of God. Believe it. Get it deep down inside of you. Memorise is. Receive the promises. Don’t be hearers of the Word. Be doers of the Word.
births ZHONG (Le Serve) - Mia and Geoff have a baby daughter, Amber Zoey, born 30.10.2015. Mother and daughter both well.
engagements FAWCETT - CARTHY James and Joan Fawcett of Leongatha, together with Imelda Carthy and Adrian Beavis of Camberwell, are delighted to announce the engagement of Bronwyn Fawcett and Courtney Carthy. We wish them every happiness.
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Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com
bereavement thanks GRABHAM (Bob).
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Anne and John Rowe, Alison and Rick Fitzgerald, along with their families, wish to thank everyone for their kind wishes, love and support on the passing of their much loved dad. Please accept this as our personal thanks. JONES - Mardi. Sandra, John, Louise, Lauren and Ben and families would like to thank everyone who sent best wishes, cards, flowers and attended mum’s service at Dumbalk. We would also like to thank Woorayl Lodge, Korumburra Hospital and Koorooman House for the care mum received in the last 8 months. Please accept this as our personal thank you.
in memoriam YOUNG - Bev and Gordon. 2.11.02. We remember the happy times. Coral, Colin and families.
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deaths ABOOD - Cam. Passed away peacefully at Leongatha on October 28, 2015 after a courageous battle, and surrounded by his family and loved ones. Forever loved husband of Catherine Matthews. Loving father of Julie and Trevor Gerhardt, Anthony Abood and Kim Pearson, and Rebecca and Danny Berti. Loved stepfather of Anthony and Louise, Julie, Chris and Maree Matthews. Loyal and exceptional family friend to Steve and Sue Collins, Belinda and Wayne Oellermann. Devoted grandfather to Daniel, Thomas, Sophia, Tamara and Jacob. Pa to Cooper and Macy, Uncle Cam to Alice, William and Hugh, Opa to Lily, Pa Cam to Aimon and Emeline. Always a giver in life, and a wise man in spirit to all he met. In our loving memories always. ABOOD - Cam. Many will be touched by the loss of Cam. My love to Cathie. You played your toughest gig with dignity and courage. Joan. ABOOD - Cam. A great man with a big heart. Will be sadly missed by all at the Leongatha Police Station. ABOOD - Cam. It is with great sadness we note the passing of Cam. A man of great integrity, wisdom and kindness who will be missed not just by his family and friends, but by the whole community. Our thoughts are with Cathy and family at this sad time. Julie and Jeremy Curtis.
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deaths ALDRIDGE (nee Davison) - Norma. Passed away at Leongatha Hospital on October 27, 2015, aged 83 years. Loving wife of Lionel (dec). Mum of Carolyn and Ken. Nan to Michael, Josh and Bec. Great Grandnan to Luke, Cindy, Bailey, Isabellah, Brooklyn, Zach and Beau. Great great Nan to Bailey and Bianca. Mum to Sandra and Martyn. Nana to Marissa and Philip, Dylan and Jessie. Great Nan to Ava, Edward, Macy, Zarli and Ry. Mum of Phillip and Nola. Nana of Karyn and Martin, Brent and Kasey, Dean Ashley and Ash-lee. Trolley Nan to Tahlee and Kyra, Maarli, Jada and Zaki. Mum of Roxanne. Nan of Becky and Jess. Great Nan of Hayden, Ryan and Mina. Cherished memories. Forever in our hearts. ALDRIDGE - Norma. MUM times have been tough the last few years but you always fought back. I will miss our morning chats always agreeing to disagree. Cheers Phillip. Thanks for the Memories Love Nola. Our love goes with you Nan. Karyn (Poss) and Martin Brent and Kasey. Dean Ashley and Ash’lee. Special trolley Nan to Tahlee and Kyra; Maarli, Jada and Zaki. ALDRIDGE - Norma. (Mum) In loving memories. Thanks for all the good times, we had lots of them. I will always miss you. Rest in peace. Rosie and John. BIERSTEKER - Dirkje. 14.05.1928 - 23.10.2015. Gone to be with her Lord and Saviour. Wife of Cornelis (dec). Mother and mother-inlaw of Maryke and Ted, Ineke and Danny, Inge and George, Ben and Tracey, Rob and Marianne, Kester and Sandi. Loved mother of Maryke and Ted Giliam. Oma to - Andrea, Tim, Madison, Hayden and Kaitlin Funnell. Natalie, Mark, Bridie and Taj Rodwell. Olivia, Thomas, TJ, Maya and Heath Williams. We are happy she’s in Heaven, back with Opal. We are sad because we’ll miss her terribly. Praise the Lord! Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Ineke (Nikki) and Danny Knight. Oma to - Ben, Sharon, Erin and Annabelle Taylor. Sarah, Chris, Keira, Rylee and Caden Smith. Daniel Taylor. Greg Taylor. ‘First my mother - ALWAYS my friend’. Together at peace with Opa and their Lord and Saviour. Loved mother and motherin-law of Inge and George Giliam. Oma to - Matt and Lee Giliam. Rochelle and Wayne Block. Hayley and Grant Miller. Super Oma to - Zac, Asher, Jemma, Seth, Zara, Kody and Piper.
deaths Friday shopping won’t be the same. At peace now singing with the angels and Dad. xxx 14.05.1928 - 23.10.2015. Much loved Mum and Oma to Ben and Tracey, Cameron and Amy. Back with Dad and Opa again. Always in our hearts. Loved Mum of Rob and mother-in-law of Marianne. Oma of Bonnie. Safe in the arms of our Lord and Saviour. Back in Opa’s arms, together, forever. Fond memories of a loving Mum, mother-in-law and dear Oma. Coming home just won’t quite be the same, forever in our hearts. Kester, Sandi, Kyle and Blake Biersteker. xxxx Dearest Omie of Andrea and Tim, Madi, Hayden and Kaiti. Reunited with Opa, both now together in the arms of Jesus. Words cannot express how you have blessed our lives. Love you always. Mondays won’t be the same. “Our beloved Oma, may the stars shine brighter with you back in Opa’s arms. Will miss you always!!” Love Natalie, Mark, Bridie and Taj. xo Omie - Forever in our hearts, and our pink toes! Enjoy skydiving in heaven! Remembered by Olivia, Thomas, TJ, Maya and Heath. xxx Our Oma was the cornerstone this great family of hers was built on, her strength and love will remain in our hearts forever. With all our hearts love - Ben, Sharon, Erin and Annabelle. Our wonderful Oma, you have left a lasting and powerful legacy. Passed to Glory and at home with Jesus and Opa. “My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.” Psalm 73:24 Treasured grandmother of Sarah and Chris Smith and great grandmother of Keira, Rylee and Caden. Until we meet again Oma, we love you and will miss you! BOAK - Elsie May. Passed away quietly on October 30, 2015. Aged 93. Loving wife of Percy (dec). Loved mother and motherin-law of Jennifer and Neil; and Barry. Adored Nanny of Stuart and Bronwyn, Jannine, Rachel and Richard; Simon and Heather, Louise and Eddie. Great Nanny of Jade, Joel, Kyle; Dylan, Maria-Louise, Percy; and Mica. Loved by all. ELLIOTT - Walter Henry. 25.01.1930 - 24.10.2015. Passed away peacefully at Alchera House, Korumburra. Loved dad and mentor of Ray and Jenny; Pa and old Pa to Ben and Kristen, Macy, Cleo and Sofia; Jason (dec); Katrina and Robert, Chance, Taj and Ada. You will always be in our hearts and thoughts. Forever the guide.
deaths RAYSON (nee Luxford) Sophie May (Dawn). Sadly passed away on October 31, 2015, aged 83 years, with family around her at Leongatha hospital. Always remembering our loving, cherished and devoted Mum, Grandmother and Great Grandmother. Loving wife of John (Jack) (dec) and treasured mother to Sue, Gary and Janene. Much loved mother-in-law to Richard, Robyn and Barry. Proud Grandma to 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. You were the family rock and we will miss your unconditional love. Forever in our hearts and never to be forgotten. Rest in peace Mum. Saturday morning October 31, 2015 we said goodbye to our most loved mother to Sue, mother-in-law to Richard, grandma to Joanne, Fiona and Rodney, and great grandmother (Ma) to Maddison, Jacob, Zoe and Jack. She will always remain in our hearts. Mum and dad reunited. With great sadness we say goodbye to our loved mother to Gary, mother-inlaw to Robyn and Grandma to Emma, Alex and James, who passed away peacefully in Leongatha hospital on Saturday, October 31, 2015. I will miss our regular long distance chats, the sound of your voice, your unconditional love, your devotion to Dad and family. You will forever be in our hearts and memories. Rest peacefully Mum, never forgotten. Loved and loving Mum of Janene and Barry. Grandma of Travis, Andrew and Megan, Scott (dec), Sophie and Chris, and Tayla. When your beautiful heart stopped beating Our heart just broke in two. Knowing that here on earth There will never be another like you. Reunited with Dad and Scott. RAYSON - Dawn. The committee and members of the Woorayl Golf Club mourn the passing of Dawn, past ladies’ committee president and tireless worker of our club. RAYSON - Sophie Dawn. 31.10.15. Passed away peacefully at Leongatha. Much loved and loving sister of Glenda, sister-inlaw of Colin and aunt of Geoffrey, Yvonne, Russell and Philip, and family. You fought bravely. Now at rest. RAYSON - Dawn. Dearest Sister of the late Sadie Foley, cherished auntie of Cheryl (Gooch), Lynette (Hodges), Kaye and Rob. A strong, loving and caring part of our lives always. In our hearts forever. RAYSON - Dawn. Loved sister-in-law of Allan and Marlene, auntie of Paul and Tanu, Donna and Wayne, and families. With Jack again.
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WARREN - Elaine. Many memories of our 15 year friendship at Meeniyan and Inverloch. We will miss our chats, garden walks, outings and music. Love Chris and Bill Powney.
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BIERSTEKER - A Service to celebrate the life of Mrs Dirkje Biersteker will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, Cnr Peart and Brown Streets, Leongatha on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 commencing at 1pm. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery.
funerals ABOOD - The Funeral Mass for the repose of the soul of the late Cam Abood will be held at St Laurence’s Catholic Church, Ogilvy Street, Leongatha on Thursday, November 5, 2015 commencing at 11am. The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for the Leongatha Lawn Cemetery. No flowers please, donations in lieu may be made to South Gippsland Palliative Care Service. Envelopes will be available at the service.
ALDRIDGE - The Funeral Service for the late Mrs Norma Aldridge will be held at the Salvation Army Centre, Long Street, Leongatha on Friday, November 6, 2015 commencing at 11am. After refreshments, a private family interment will be held.
BOAK - The Funeral Service for Mrs Elsie May Boak will be held at St George’s Anglican Church, McBride Avenue, Wonthaggi on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 commencing at 2pm. At the conclusion of the service the funeral will leave for the Wonthaggi Cemetery.
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RAYSON - A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life of Mrs Sophie May (Dawn) Rayson will be held at St Peter’s Anglican Church, Leongatha on Friday, November 6, 2015 commencing at 1pm. A private family service for interment will precede the above service. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to either the Cancer Council, Victoria or South Gippsland Palliative Care. Envelopes will be available at the service.
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Creative flair: Inverloch artist Marion Chapman applies the finishing touches to a new poster in a series promoting the 2016 Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta.
Yacht regatta revs up THE Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta Committee is hard at work preparing for the 2016 Inverloch Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta. The sailors are hoping to attract as many Moth boats as possible. Given the regatta, held around Australia Day, is about classic wooden dinghies, it also provides a focus on the wider seaside history and heritage of Inverloch. Next year, the heritage feature will be world’s fastest Indian rider Burt Munro and Indian motorcycles. Organisers hope to see classic motorcycles in Inverloch over the Australia Day weekend, especially Indians. Interestingly, motorcycle racing in Inverloch predates motorcycle racing at Phillip Island and Burt Munro was racing in Inverloch at the time when Len Morris was developing the Moth in Inverloch.
CWA sets sights on 2016 FROM Portarlington to Panmure, in Bundalaguah and Birregurra, as well as Kew and Kara Kara, CWA country and city members are winding down 2015 and gearing up for a new year. Radiating from Umina in Toorak, the CWA’s good work will focus on the theme in 2016 of Caring, Sharing, Believing. The social issues focus will be taking action on men’s mental health and in doing so, recognising the importance of carers. The product/resource of focus will be chicken and eggs and the country of study is Papua New Guinea. Woorayl was quick off the mark in its planning. A flurry of new, junior members have been signed up and it’s exciting times ahead for the whole Gippsland Hills group. Woorayl branch commit-
tee comprises 12 positions: president, vice president, secretary, minutes secretary, treasurer, craft leader, competitions organiser, door hostess, market stall minder, international representative, catering supervisor and performing arts coordinator. Branch meetings are held once a month and the calendar is dotted with events and fundraisers, supporting local and international charities and causes. Membership is open to women of all ages and backgrounds. Belonging to the CWA is life enriching and empowering. Skills gained are too many to mention and include, learning how an organisation is run (by participation and valued input), being part of a driving advocate for women and children, decision making as well as all the traditional arts and crafts. In Woorayl alone, the combined experience of members totals hundreds of years. New members are welcome.
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THE $5.8 million Phillip Island Health and Medical Hub is in the opening stages of development. Bass Coast Health (BCH) CEO Veronica Jamison was pleased to hear the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) recently completed the engagement process with various consultants who oversee the design, planning and management of the community health centre. “The DHHS has selected a strong and experienced team for the project who will be responsible for the provision of the technical and professional services, from the initial planning phase through to overseeing the final construction of the new health hub,” Ms Jamison said. The consultant team will ensure consideration is given to asset management issues and available funds for the projects are used in a cost effective manner, including minimisation of environmental impacts, such as water and energy consumption and low cost maintenance design feature. Phillip Island’s community health centre will be built on land leased from Bass Coast Shire Council at a peppercorn rental and by funds jointly provided from the Victorian Government Rural Capital Support Fund ($2.2 million), the Federal Government ($2.5 million) and $1.1 million from the Warley Trust, for which Leading Aged Services Australia (LASA) is the trustee.
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Principal best in Victoria THE proof of educational excellence was in the pudding last week for Bass Valley Primary School at Corinella. Principal Leanne Edwards received a state wide outstanding primary principal award at the Victorian Education Excellence Awards on Friday. Ms Edwards said she was
proud of the school’s efforts, having been shortlisted for two of nine awards. “I am extremely honoured, even to have been nominated and gone through the application process,” Ms Edwards said. “It recognises the work of the whole team at Bass Valley Primary School and the school community, and it puts Bass Valley on the map. It is great to look at what we have achieved.”
Ms Edwards received a $20,000 professional development grant which will go towards enhancing the work done at Bass Valley Primary School. The school was also shortlisted in the top three schools for the outstanding school advancement award. The award combined the work of secondary, primary and specialist schools state wide. “All of our teaching staff
were recognised for their work. It was a huge achievement to make the top three and we are very honoured,” Ms Edwards said. “It is so rewarding to make a difference in children’s lives and to give them the best possible outcomes. We want to provide top class education to every student.” Education Minister James Merlino said all recipients were well deserving of praise.
Prime principal: Bass Valley Primary School principal Leanne Edwards with her outstanding primary principal award last weekend.
Newhaven celebrates its class of 2015 Working together: helping students make the transition to primary school at a workshop were South Gippsland Shire Council’s preschool field officer Michelle Gough, Chris Massaro of Loch Primary School, Sarah Boasman of Karmai Community Children’s Centre (KCCC), Deb O’Halloran of Loch Kindergarten, Rachael Mullins of St Joseph’s Primary School, Sue Richie of KCCC, Kelly Hunter of Nyora Primary School, Gemma Nelson of KCCC, Fiona Simcock of Korumburra Primary School, Lisa Bodman of Poowong Kindergarten, Shay Walker of KCCC, Sally Baker of council and Deb Sestak of the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.
Starting school made easier STARTING school can be stressful for children and their families but a community approach can make the transition to school life much easier. This was the key message from a recent Linking Early Years Services and Schools workshop held in Korumburra. Facilitated by Deb Sestak and Leonie Symes from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, the workshop looked at the barriers faced by children and the benefits of creating partnerships between early years’ services, schools and the community. “It is important children arrive at school with the necessary skills to make the most of their learning opportunity,” said Sally Baker, coordinator children and family services at South Gippsland Shire Council. “Unfortunately, research shows approximately one in four children will face
significant limitations in being developmentally ready for school. As a community, it is important we work together to remove these barriers.” The workshop was attended by kindergarten and primary school representatives from Korumburra, Loch, Nyora and Poowong, as well as council and the Karmai Learning Alliance. The group looked at local issues that could prevent children from receiving a positive start to school experience and looked at how they could work together to overcome them. “Our aim is that all of our primary schools in this area will work together with all of the early childhood services to help meet the needs of families, especially families with children making the transition to school life,” Ms Baker said. “Together we can help ensure local children are well equipped for their education journey.”
Candidate calls for new energy GREENS candidate for McMillan Donna Lancaster has thrown her support behind the party’s call for real action on climate change and a plan for the future of the Latrobe Valley based on clean energy production. “We’ve seen companies abruptly close power plants
in other communities like Alcoa in Anglesea and Alinta Energy in Port Augusta, where people working at these plants have been left without a job and with no real plan for their future,” the Leongatha woman said. “The Greens have a plan to replace Hazelwood with clean energy and ensure the people working at Hazelwood will have a livelihood to support themselves and their families long after Ha-
zelwood is closed. “Time and time again, people in the community tell me they are concerned about the impact on the Latrobe Valley if the companies do pull out without a plan for ongoing management of the mine. No one wants to see more fires like the 2014 fire.” The party has called on the State Government to close Hazelwood and start investing in clean energy.
New direction: Malcolm McKelvie, former McMillan candidate and current McMillan candidate Donna Lancaster, join the call to replace Hazelwood, with her daughter Emma. They are pictured at the Wonthaggi wind farm.
NEWHAVEN College’s class of 2015 shared a dignified and emotional day of celebrations with their families to formally farewell their secondary school years recently. The day began with a family breakfast before students attended their final house assemblies. Heads of the college’s four houses prepared special presentations honouring each Year 12 student including a personal reflection, a speech given by a fellow student, sibling or teacher to commemorate their time at Newhaven. College captains Emily Anthony and Ethan Slade addressed the final assembly where awards were presented to Year 12 students for outstanding achievements. College principal Gea Lovell presented the coveted Principal’s Prize to Luke Anstey of Cape Paterson. The prestigious Papworth Prize is given in memory of WG Papworth, the founding chairman of the Newhaven College Council, to a student who displays all round excellence and consistent commitment to the college’s aims. College board chair Greg Price presented this year’s Papworth Prize to Morgan Roney of Cape Paterson. The Australian Defence Force Long Tan Award recognises students who demonstrate leadership and teamwork within the school and community, and display strong Australian values such as ‘mateship’. This award, accompanied by a $500 cash prize, was won by Renata Phyland from Cape Paterson. It was also the end of an era for teacher John Ward who is retiring at the end of the year after a 47 year career, the last 18 of which have been at Newhaven College. He has always given his students this advice, “You should not go through life with a catcher’s mitt on each hand. You need one hand free so that you are able to throw something back to others.”
Students and their families ended the day at the valedictory dinner at the college’s Middle School. New head of Ambulance Victoria, Ken Lay APM,
was the guest speaker for the evening. He spoke about the opportunities open to Newhaven’s young graduates to shape the future of soci-
ety and charged them with effecting positive change throughout their lives, particularly in the non-tolerance of domestic violence.
Deserving honour: Luke Anstey was awarded the Principal’s Prize. He is pictured with his father Stephen, mother Leonie and sister Claire, and college principal Gea Lovell.
Prestigious prize: Papworth Prize winner Morgan Roney is congratulated by college board chair Greg Price, along with her parents Fleur and Duncan and two sisters Lily (left) and Eden.
Rewarding talent: the Long Tan Award was won by Renata Phyland. She is pictured with her family, vice principal Jason Scott and college principal Gea Lovell.
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Art celebrates CFA extinguishes burn horses at war By Sarah Vella DESIGNS and ideas for the HorseArtsAnzac project are well underway, with the first of 12 rugs already completed. To help commemorate 100 years since the 8th Light Horse Regiment played its part in World War One, a special parade will be held at the 2016 Foster Show, featuring the rugs made through the project. Anda Banikos from Prom Coast Arts said HorseArtsAnzac is a collaborative community project. “We have been awarded a grant by South Gippsland Shire Council and sponsorship by the Bendigo Bank to facilitate the project,” she said.
“The aim of the HorseArtsAnzac project is to commemorate and honour the role of the horse in theatres of war, specifically focussing on the 8th Light Horse Regiment.” The 8th Light Horse was raised in Victoria in 1914, in which many men from Mirboo North and surrounding regions enlisted. Prom Coast Arts, together with the Foster Historical Society and the Foster branch of the RSL, are working with the local community to research the regiment. The research will be used as inspiration for the horse rug designs. “Throughout this project we will be looking at the lives and experiences of the men and horses that travelled from South Gippsland to join the war effort,” Ms Banikos said. “The rugs will be of over-
printed calico, with applique hand-printed fabric designs and ornamentation. “The rugs will be compiled and assembled by Prom Coast Arts artists, in conjunction with other community groups, and artwork on the rugs will be made during community workshop sessions.” The project visited several schools recently, including Fish Creek, Tarwin Lower, Toora, Welshpool and Tarwin Valley primary schools and South Gippsland Secondary College. Each school will provide some artwork for the rugs. The HorseArtsAnzac rugs will feature in the grand parade of the Foster Show on February 27, as well as in the Stockyard Gallery from March 23 to April 26 and at the Federation Gallery in Korumburra from March 11 to March 20.
Setting record straight
Rug up: Laurie Park on Maybelline with Flash the pack horse and Tarwin Valley Primary School students from left, Sophie, Astrid, Bohdi and Conor with one of the rugs that are part of the HorseArtsAnzac project.
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.
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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
BASS Coast Shire Council’s briefs “Planning Hiccup” (The Star, October 27) stated council failed to pass a majority of planning applications within the 60 day statutory time frame. This statement was incorrect. Bass Coast Shire Council does indeed pass 73 per cent of planning applications within the 60 day period.
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A BURN off at the South Gippsland Shire Council depot reignited on Wednesday afternoon, damaging 15 metres of nearby bushland. A pile of rubbish was burnt at the dumping ground off Roughead Street, Leongatha, on Tuesday. Although flames were extinguished, the pile reignited at 1.30pm on Wednesday and was out of control for 20 minutes. CFA units from Leongatha and Ruby turned out to the scene and were able to control the fire within 20 minutes. Machinery was used to put extra water on the pile to make sure it was fully extinguished. Only a few nearby gum
Quick action: CFA units from Leongatha and Ruby were quick to put out an out of control burn off at South Gippsland Shire Council’s dumping ground off Roughead Street, Leongatha, on Wednesday afternoon. trees were damaged. The CFA said conditions were too windy for a burn off on Tuesday and Wednesday’s weather was
too hot. Although there was plenty of water in a cart at the depot, the CFA said the conditions still were not
Dog votes are in PROPOSED dog offleash areas for Waterline beaches will be presented to Bass Coast Shire Council at the November ordinary meeting. Council has been working with the land managers, stakeholders and the community to identify year-round dog offleash areas for the Waterline townships of Corinella, Coronet Bay, Grantville and Tenby Point. The process included surveying residents and ratepayers about the current arrangements for dogs on beaches and whether they would like off-leash areas implemented, before asking them to vote for potential off-leash areas identified. A total of 711 people completed the initial survey, with more than 75 per cent supporting dog off-leash areas in the
Waterline area. Council worked with land managers, such as Parks Victoria and designated committees of management, to review the data and information provided to determine potential off-leash areas in Corinella, Coronet Bay, Grantville and Tenby Point. A total of 525 responses were received in relation to the options provided for year-round off leash areas. • in Corinella, 94 per cent (204 responses) voted for a year round dog off-leash area to be designated 90 metres south of the Beach St access, south east to O’Connor Road ending before the access to the beach; • in Coronet Bay 86 per cent (154 responses) voted for a year round dog off-leash area to be designated 80 metres south of Norsemens Road entrance towards Coronet Bay township, ending in line with the end of Kowloon Court; • in Grantville 88 per cent (49
responses) voted for a year round dog off-leash area to be designated 30 metres south of the Swan St beach access south towards the boat ramp and ending at the Grantville Hall beach access; and • in Tenby Point 62 per cent (23 responses) voted for a year round dog off-leash area to be designated 55 metres east of the bottom of the access track to the council land boundary ending in line with the eastern end of Marine Parade. Bass Coast mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said these results have been shared and supported by relevant land managers, as well as council’s Domestic Animal Management Advisory Committee (DAMAC). “DAMAC has recommended to council that these sites in Corinella, Coronet Bay, Grantville and Tenby Point be year-round dog off-leash beach areas,” Cr Brown said. “The Glen Forbes Recre-
SPORT | BOWLS SGBD Tuesday pennant bowls Round 5 - October 27 Division 1: Foster 14/67 (14 shots) d Wonthaggi 2/53 (G. Facey 29 d M. McBain 15, B. Tyers 19 d K. Simpson 18, L. Wheeler 19 lt A. Green 20). Leongatha 7/70 drew Inverloch 9/70 (T. McCormack 29 d C. Hughes 24, R. James 19 lt L. Luby 21, G. Trotman 22 lt I. Sheppard 25). San Remo 16/88 (38 shots) d Corinella -/50 (R. Dennis 25 d M. Hoy 13, J. Allen-Dayle 33 d T. Durbridge 20, S. Carvosso 30 d J. Carter 17). Phillip Island 14/79 (9 shots) d Meeniyan 2/70 (P. Major 32 d M. Pearson 19, D. Wagner 27 d A. Maruzza 25, W. Braun 20 lt B. Dyke 26.) Division 2 (Green): San Remo 7/67 drew Phillip Island 9/67 (J. Blackwell 32 d J. Boyce 13, J. Grindlay 16 lt C. Hoffman 24, J. Farquhar 19 lt J. Chipperfield 30). Inverloch 14/72 (14 shots) d Loch & District 2/58 (S. Nation 29 d V. Kennedy 10, N. Martin.25 d G. Hume 24, M. Flett 18 lt J. Miller. 24). Wonthaggi 12/63 (3 shots) d Lang Lang 4/60. (K. Bird 31 d R. Geyer 12, J. Kellow 17 lt J. Prowd 21, R. Stewart 15 lt B. Kitchin 27). Division 2 (Gold): Tarwin 15/81 (24 shots) d Korumburra
ideal. The CFA reminded the public to check the weather conditions before planning a burn off.
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1/57 (H. Twite 36 d D. Williams 16, S. Browne 24 d M. Goad 20, H. Marshall 21 drew J. McVeigh 21). Port Welshpool 14/65 (5 shots) d Mirboo North 2/60 (M. Mc Donald 23 d A. Plowman 20, P. Matthews 28 d M. Briscoe 13, L. McLaine 14 lt D. Stein 27). Toora 14/75 (17 shots) d Fish Creek 2/58 (K. Barwick 28 d N. Van Dyk 14, B. Worden 25 d N. McKenzie 15, R. Richardson 22 lt P. Hazeltine 29). Division 3: Korumburra 14/52 (9 shots) d Leongatha -/4 (M. Hams 31 d B. Thompson 23, J. Blogg 21 d M. Jepson 20). Foster 12/47 (5 shots) d Corinella 2/42. (N. Jacobs. 23 d P. Argent 16, J. Bohn 24 lt J. Brown 26.) Wonthaggi 14/53 (10 shots) d Inverloch -/43 (L. Beaumont 28 d P. Lawson 20, T. Kavanagh. 25 d B. Kurrle 23). Phillip Island 12/41 (2 shots) d Tarwin Lower 2/39 (D. Bateman 26 d C. Giroud 15, M. Rogers 15 lt T. Morris 24) .
Ladders Division 1 San Remo ...................... +111 Foster..................................-5 Inverloch .........................+22 Corinella..........................+25 Phillip Island .....................-10 Leongatha............................-5 Meeniyan.........................-103 Wonthaggi .........................-35 Division 2 (Green)
ation Reserve Committee has also contacted council requesting the reserve to be a dog offleash area, with the request to be presented at a future council meeting for consideration.” Information collected during the initial survey on horse usage at beaches showed a majority of support for designated areas of beaches in the Waterline to continue to be available for horse riding: Corinella – 72 per cent of responders supported horse areas on beaches; Coronet Bay – 76 per cent of responders supported horse areas on beaches; and Bass – 85 per cent of responders supported horse areas on beaches. Council has provided land managers in these areas with this data, along with suggestions provided in the surveys in relation to how horses can share the beaches in harmony with other beach users and is awaiting their response.
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San Remo ......................+105 Wonthaggi .......................+27 Phillip Island...................+81 Lang Lang .......................+20 Inverloch ...........................-45 Loch ................................-188 Division 2 (Gold) Tarwin Lower .................+79 Toora ...............................+20 Korumburra ...................+13 Mirboo North ..................-23 Fish Creek .........................-29 Port Welshpool ..................-60 Division 3 Korumburra ...................+78 Foster...............................+13 Corinella..........................+22 Wonthaggi ........................-24 Phillip Island .....................-27 Leongatha..........................-16 Tarwin Lower ....................-20 Inverloch ...........................-26
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South Gippsland pennant bowls Results Division 1: Phillip Island White 3-68 lt Wonthaggi 1370; Lang Lang 2-69 lt Leongatha 14-78; Inverloch 14-103 d Loch & District 2-50; Korumburra 0-63 lt Phillip Island Blue 16-82. Division 2: San Remo 1674 d Inverloch 0-54; Toora 8-0 drew Fish Creek 8-0; (W/O) Mirboo North 14-89 d Tarwin Lower 2-60; Meeniyan 16-77 d Corinella 0-47. Division 3: Phillip Island 16-91 d Wonthaggi Gold 0-49; Foster 8-0 dr Leongatha 8-0; (W/O) Wonthaggi Blue
8-0 drew Port Welshpool 8-0; (W/O) Korumburra 2-59 lt San Remo 14-66. Division 4: Inverloch Blue 0-63 lt Inverloch White 16-88; Lang Lang 0-54 lt Leongatha 16-84; Wonthaggi 8-0 drew Tarwin Lower 8-0; (W/O) Korumburra 14-79 d Phillip Island 2-74. Division 5: Toora 16-0 (bye); Inverloch 2-61 lt Loch & District 14-75; San Remo 14-82 d Meeniyan 2-65; Phillip Island 2-56 lt Foster 14-65; Corinella 12-98 d Fish Creek 4 58. No pennant bowls next weekend due to Victorian Open at Shepparton.
Ladders Division 1 Leongatha .......................+23 42 Inverloch .........................+68 31 Korumburra ...................+33 30 Lang Lang .......................+23 30 Phillip Island Blue...............-8 23 Phillip Island White .........+26 19 Wonthaggi .........................-37 15 Loch & District ................-123 2 Division 2 San Remo ........................+49 46 Toora ..............................+26 36 Fish Creek ........................+5 24 Meeniyan ...........................-3 20 Tarwin Lower ...................-30 18 Mirboo North .....................-2 16 Corinella ...........................-21 16 Inverloch ......................... -24 16 Division 3 Phillip Island ..................+99 46 Wonthaggi Blue ............ +96 38 Foster ............................. +27 38 Korumburra .................. -20 16 Wonthaggi Gold ................-31 16 San Remo .........................-58 16
Port Welshpool ................ -37 Leongatha .........................-76 Division 4 Inverloch White ..............+80 Wonthaggi ......................+26 Inverloch Blue ...................-8 Tarwin Lower ................. +1 Korumburra .........................-4 Phillip Island .................. +34 Leongatha .......................... -8 Lang Lang ......................-123 Division 5 San Remo .....................+108 Corinella .......................+140 Meeniyan.........................+30 Toora ................................-30 Loch & District .................-37 Phillip Island ....................-31 Inverloch ..........................-83 Foster ................................-43 Fish Creek ........................-54
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Buffalo indoor WEDNESDAY, October 28 saw six players on a nice night to bowl which saw two teams of three. They played two games of 10 ends with nine bowls. The winning team was skippered by Toni Heldens, Mary Tumino and Charlie Tumino with two wins. They won over the team skippered by Bill Wolswinkle, Joe Occhipinti and Joyce Occhipinti with two losses. The score in the first game saw Toni win 12-9, and the second saw Toni win 9-8. Hope to see you all next Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Buffalo hall.
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Yacht club season off and racing THE South Gippsland Yacht Club launched its new 2015/16 season in Inverloch on Sunday afternoon. A storm brewing across the Anderson Inlet posed a threat to the opening, but four intrepid sailors opted to brave the elements and participated in the sail past and the first race of the season. The results for the race were Pete Kiely, first in A Division in a Windrush Catamaran, while in B Division first was Matt Kiely in an Impulse followed by Geoff Rippingale and Ivan Abbott both in Impulses. Bass MLA Brian Paynter and Bass Coast Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale were the special guests invited to officially open the season. A magnificent lunch was prepared for the members and guests to help celebrate. Approximately 45 family memberships – 80 indi-
viduals – have been counted for this season, which has been the approximate number of members for the past decade. Future plans for the club include increasing membership and to explore the history of club for next season’s 50 year milestone. Members will be seen out in their boats in Inverloch every weekend until April. “We’ll generally have 15 to 20 yachts out on the water during the weekends. At this year’s regatta we saw up to 40 yachts,” commodore Allan Driver said. The club is looking forward to a range of major events including the Knights of Leongatha Toyota series to be held every Sunday through November, the Commodore’s Cup Series and the Serious Surf Stuff Summer Series in December, the Inverloch
Classic Wooden Dinghy Regatta over the Australia Day weekend and the South Gippsland Regatta in Port Albert in May. The club will also travel out to several events during its season, and will work closely with the Inverloch Windsurfing Association and Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club on a number of local events. “With Inverloch’s prized asset being the Inlet, it is great to hear the club is working in partnership with other local water based clubs including the Windsurfing and Surf Life Saving to expand activities and deliver in house training programs,” Cr Crugnale said. As well as the competitions, the club is in the process of repairing its tower, which is used to keep an eye on the races, watch for results and look out for anyone who may be in trouble.
Other assets including the boat storage rack, toilets and change rooms will also be renovated. Allan expressed his thanks also to all the committee members and yacht club members for contributing to the preparation of the club grounds and facilities for the Opening Day. “Clubs like the South Gippsland Yacht Club would not function without the many hours put in by volunteers,” he said. “Safety in sailing is very important and, as such, special thanks go to all those members for organising the maintenance of the rescue boat, rubber duck and boat trailer.” Allan looked forward to working with the committee and members this coming sailing season while continuing to have fun on and off the water.
Ready to go: South Gippsland Yacht Club’s sailors participated in a sail past before the first race began.
First race: South Gippsland Yacht Club commodore Allan Driver briefed sailors about the first race in Inverloch on Sunday afternoon.
Season opener: from left, vice commodore Rob McNair, Bass Coast Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale, Bass MLA Brian Paynter and commodore Allan Driver were pleased to open the new season for the South Gippsland Yacht Club.
Prepared: Leongatha’s Pete Kiely sailed his Windrush Catamaran across the line to finish the first race for the South Gippsland Yacht Club in A Division, in first place at Inverloch on Sunday.
Finishing touches: Inverloch’s Ivan Abbott prepped his yacht for the first race for the South Gippsland Yacht Club’s 2015/16 season.
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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha THE much needed rain on Saturday made good scoring difficult, however, it did seem to bother Jason Dennerley who had 41 points to take the B Grade honours, the Super Competition and also NTP on the 14th hole.
Leongatha Ladies MOST women were pleased to be playing a Stableford event after the gruelling three weeks of stroke play for the championships. Twelve players were not so fortunate though as they had to compete in the semifinals of the match play component of the championships. Toni West defeated Marg Berry 3/2 and Sharyn Rayson won her match against Wendy Parker on the 18th hole. The finals in two weeks time will be between Sharyn and Toni to decide the A Grade match play champion. In B Grade, Nancy Sperling defeated Rita de Bondt
A Grade was taken out by John Feddersen with 36 points and Mike Street had 37 points to win C Grade in a countback from John Eabry. Other NTPs were Trevor Rickards on the fourth hole, Tom Williamson on the seventh and Anthony Sparkes on on the 20th hole, while another close match between Kerry Hogan and Debbie Miller was decided on the 18th hole. The B Grade finals match will be between Nancy and Kerry. Glenyce McRobert defeated Kate Dwyer on the 18th and Jill Steer also took her opponent to the 18th but lost to Shirley Welsford. Shirley and Glenyce will now play off for the C Grade match play champion. Nan Meagher generously sponsored the winners’ prizes and the nearest the pins for the remainder of the field playing in the Stableford event. A Grade was won by Marea Maher (25) with 35 points.
thestar.com.au the 16th. DTL: John Eabry, Bruce Hutton, Trevor Rickard, Peter Stivic, Fred de Bondt, Merv Stubbs, Steve Fisher, Rod Hopcraft, Peter Hobson, Ross Evans, Russell Williams, Peter Buttinger, Will Norden, Gary Sharrock and Peter Walsh. B Grade was won by Anne Gibson 34 points while Glenys Day (38) had a day out scoring 37 points to win C Grade. Down the line balls were won by Jan Brownlie and Lynda Bassett 35 points, Dot Stubbs 32, Nan Meagher, Di Williams, Georgina Mitchell and Lesley Renwick 31 and Louise Schache 30 on a count back from several others. Loris Clark was closest to the flag on the 16th and Lynda Bassett and Fay Quilford were closest with their second shot on the fourth and seventh. There was considerable excitement in the club house as two of our members had had a successful day at the Royal Women’s Hospital fi-
Next Saturday is Medal Day and the following week is the club’s Annual Tournament over four days from Thursday 12 through to Sunday 15. Fifty four players took part in a Stableford competition on Tuesday. Chris Leaver continued his nals at Yarra Yarra last week. Sue Bowler and Loris Clark (mother and daughter) represented the South Gippsland District against representatives from all Victorian regions. They were runners up in a very large field scoring 37 points, the winners just two shots away. Jan Birrell won the nine hole competition with 16 points and Noreen Williams received a down the line ball with 14 points, on a count back. Saturday October 31st Winner: Mandy Moyle (37) 32. Down the line: Dot Stubbs 31, Lynda Bassett 31, Rita de Bondt 30.
consistent good form to win the A Grade section with 37 points as well as being NTP on both the fourth and seventh holes. B Grade was taken out by Andy Bassett with 38 points and Frank Smedley had 36 points to win C Grade. Other NTPs were John McLennan on the 14th hole and Larry Giddy on the 16th. DTL: Peter Waters, Geoff Maher, Bruce Gibson, John McLennan, Lew Newton, Russell Williams, John Eabry, Ian Murchie, Peter Hartigan, Peter Horman, Bruce Hutton, and Peter Walsh. Thursday’s Stableford competition was played in near perfect conditions with the course at its brilliant best. The A Grade honours went to Dave Vorwerg with an excellent score of 42 points. Geoff Maher had 35 points to win B Grade and Ted Bruinewoud won C Grade with 37 points. NTP’s were John Simon on the fourth hole, Bryan McCorkell on the seventh, Doug Clemann on the 14th and a visitor from Moe, Nick Sticko on the 16th. DTL: Doug Clemann, Peter Horman, Ian Watson, Andrew Westaway, Will Norden, Marilyn Williams, Rod Hopcraft, Jeff Sherman, Nick Sticko, John Eabry, Ian Nunn, John McLennan, Bruce Hutton, Steve Fisher and Josh Hall.
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In the bag: from left, Marea Maher (A Grade) and Glenys Day (C Grade) won the Stableford at Leongatha, a nice change after three weeks of stroke play. Absent: Anne Gibson.
Familiar faces: Loris Clark and Sue Bowler were runners up in the RWH Final at Yarra Yarra Golf Club.
THE trophies for our medal day were provided by Paul Zuidema. No matter who won the medal everyone got wet at some stage. A Grade went to Jack Howard with a net 70 and B Grade
Wonthaggi Ladies Korumburra Ladies LAST Wednesday was the final round of the Gloria Burgess Memorial trophy, with the winners decided by the best two Stableford scores over three weeks. Congratulations to the winners of the three sections: A Grade, Lee Clements (70 points); B Grade, Joan Peters (67 points); and C Grade, Betty Thomson (75 points). There were some excellent scores in the day’s event. In Division One, (0-24), Moira Rogers (20) won with a magnificent 40 points and runner-up was Lee Clements (13) with 37 points. Betty Thomson (34) won Division Two (25-45) with 39 points and Lyn Perks (37) was runner-up with 35 points. NTP on the first and the 10th was Moira Rogers and Betty Thomson was closest on the 13th. Next Wednesday is the November Monthly Medal with a Stroke competition. The stall will be running after golf. The Ruby Stephens three person Ambrose was held last Friday and golfers were
fortunate to have absolutely perfect weather for this popular event. The club is very thankful to Alan Stephens who generously sponsors this day. The objective of the Ruby Stephens Ambrose is to have fun and take pleasure in the company of others. This was certainly accomplished with women from many clubs renewing acquaintances and enjoying the camaraderie that golf provides. The club is appreciative to the many visitors who travelled to play and it was fantastic to have 75 women out on the course. There is much time and work involved in planning this day and appreciation is extended to a number of people including the course curators, the ‘spotters’ on the course to help locate those wayward balls, the card and results coordinators, the ladies who prepared the tasty lunch and the women who baked delicious sweets. As well, there are many other tasks that are performed behind the scenes and the club thanks all those who contributed to make the day a success.
The winning team was a composite group - Melinda Martin and Sue Bowler (Leongatha) and Chris Rickard (Korumburra) - with a gross score of 76, 60 1/3 nett. Runners-up were the Meeniyan team of Jan Roberts, Marilyn McGeary and Nerida Scholte with 79, nett score 61 1/6. NTP winners were Marg Clasby (Korumburra) on the first, Lyn Pinner (Mirboo Nth) on the seventh, Heather Poletti (Meeniyan) 10th and Sue Bowler (Leongatha) 13th. The longest drive on the eighth fairway was Toni West (Leongatha) A Grade and Di Walker (Welshpool) B Grade. The longest putt on the 18th green was won by the team of Helen Coghlan, Shannon Trumper (Warragul) and Jenny Blackmore (Korumburra) with Jenny actually sinking the huge putt whilst showing her team the slope of the green. Balls Down the Line went to the following teams: Kathleen Bronsema, Betty Thomson (Korumburra) and Toni West (Leongatha) 61 1/3 nett; Faye LePage, Lyn Jennison and Veronica Park (Meeniyan)
61½; Lee Clements, Marg Young (Korumburra) and Pat Pease (Leongatha) 64 1/6; and Di Walker, Jenny Delaney and Peta Barlow (Welshpool) 65 1/6. There was no women’s competition on Saturday as the weather was very unsettled. The final golf clinic will be held next Sunday, November 8 at 2.30 on the fourth fairway. Contact Lee if you are interested in attending. The Christmas break-up dinner at Djinta Djinta Winery has been put back one night to Thursday, December 10. Names attending, money and Kris Kringle gifts are to go to Betty Thomson ASAP please. A reminder that the tournament is on the last week of November and some members are already getting partners organised for the various events. Entry forms are available from the club. Women have a Stableford event Wednesday 25, Friday is the Johnson family 4BBB and Sunday is a Mixed Canadian competition.
A GAME of golf with a twist was the format for the Wonthaggi Ladies on Wednesday as captain Jan had combined a nine hole stroke event which only allowed three clubs plus putter, while integrating the putting knockout challenge so while some girls were teeing off some played their early rounds of the putting challenge as drawn up by Jan. The day was very entertaining and an eventual putting winner in Irene Walsh
and medalist went to Bo Fiek with 65 net, while Brian Collier’s net 68 took out C Grade. Balls to P. Challis, C. James, G. Calder, D. Clemann, G. Challis, P. Burgess, G. Young and C. Hall. Least putts 26 to Doug Clemann and the nearest the pins to Dennis Lim and George Johnson. The ball raffle to No Luck. The Thursday competition went to Jim Baum with 39 points and balls to Rob Gourlay, Trent Walters and Mick Herrald, with Trent Walters winning nearest the pin. The next two weekends are our club championships with BJ’s Earthmoving providing the trophies for Saturday and Jim Newton providing the trophies for Sunday.
Woorayl Ladies The second round of the club championships was played in perfect conditions on Wednesday, October 28. The winner of A Grade was Pauline Lancaster with 67 net; B Grade, Faye Maynard with 73 net; and Inge Giliam won C Grade with 76 net. Balls down the line went to Ann Poole 71, Anne Grist 74, Jenny Riseley and Lois Young both with 77. Nearest the pin on the 11th was won by Pauline Lancaster and on the 17th was Marg Tuckett. Next Wednesday, November 4 will be the third and final round of the club championships.
Korumburra THE competition on Saturday, October 31 was a 4BBB stroke sponsored by Steve Webster. who overcame the pressure from Margie Ryan in the final match surrounded by lots of encouraging onlookers. The three club limit didn’t affect some players and some very good net scores were returned. Irene Walsh with an outstanding 40 (9.5) 30.5 continued her stellar day. B Grade was won with another outstanding score by Betty Bowmar 43 (14.5) 28.5 nett. Perhaps Irene and Betty can lighten their bags next time they go out as they can obviously manage with fewer
A Grade: M. Belvedere 18, B. Hessels 9, 60 net; B. Clasby, N. Spargo 61 net, P. Johnson, M. Deleeuw 61 net. P. Hornibrook, M. Garnham 62 net, K. Pope, B. Pope 62 net. B Grade: R. Olsen 21, M. Webb 17, 60 net; D. Gow, R. Ludenia 60 net, S. Webster, L. Webster 62 net. Nearest the pin: 1st R. Ludenia, 7th P. Hornibrook, 10th T. O’Neill, 13th G. Wilson. Tuesday’s winner was N. Harfield 46 pts, and Thursday’s winner was R. Spokes 39 pts. Tournament: Scratch T. O’Neill, N. Perks 72 O.T.S. Final 4B knockout.
Mirboo North Ladies MIRBOO North Bowl results for Monday, October 19. Winning team: Sue Traill, Lynne Pinner and Jill White 110 points. Winning visitors’ team: Nicki Te Paa, Carmel Trembath and Joyce Griffith 106 points. Gold winner: Wendy Gervasi, Mirboo North 39 points. Silver winner: Joyce Griffith, Morwell 42 points. Bronze winner: Jill White, Mirboo North 39 Points. NTP: fourth, Anne Outhred, sixth Marg Purcell, th th 13 Joy Marriott, 16 Sue Traill. Stableford results for Wednesday, October 29. Winner: Sue Traill 41 points on countback. DTL: Jeanne St Ellen 41 points, Barb Stimson 38, Maree Thompson 37, Anne Wood 36. NTP: fourth Lorrae Hamilton and 16th Jeanne St Ellen. clubs. NTP: second Marion Walker, eighth Delores Harvey. BDL: B. Bowmar 28.5, C. Bolding 29.5, C. Hamilton 30.5, I. Walsh 30.5, M. Walker 33, J. Berry 33.5, M. Anderson 35.5. Well done to the Wonthaggi team of Chris Hamilton, Delores Harvey and Maureen Masterman for bringing home the Foster Doreen Black Plate for the first time for Wonthaggi Ladies on the previous Friday. Well done girls.
Fewer clubs: from left, A Grade and putting winner Irene Walsh, B Grade winner Betty Bowmar.
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Three of the best: the 2015 Gloria Burgess memorial trophy winners were B Grade, Joan Peters; A Grade, Lee Clements; and C Grade, Betty Thomson.
Pleasure on company: winners of the Ruby Stephens Ambrose at Korumburra last Friday were Melinda Martin, Chris Rickard and Sue Bowler.
ON Wednesday, October 28, in wonderful conditions, the Ladies played Stableford. The sponsor for the day was Mary Trease. A Grade was won by Sue Hoskin(24) with 36 points and B Grade by Nancye Hammet (31) 34 points. The best nine winner was Jan Roberts (35) with 20 points. DLB: Faye Le Page (20) with 33 points and Veronica Park (15) with 32 points.
Best girls: Jan Roberts, Nancye Hammet and Sue Hoskin came home with healthiest cards last Wednesday.
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thestar.com.au Leongatha THE results of Round 2 of the men’s pennant played on October 24 saw Division 1 play Phillip Island White and won 68 to 55 shots, Division 3 played Phillip Island and lost 63 to 85 shots and Division 4 played Inverloch Blue and lost 64 to 79 shots. Tuesday, October 27 saw Division 1 ladies at home to Inverloch and the results were a draw: R. James (s) lost 19 to 21 shots, G. Trotman (s) lost 22 to 25 shots and T. McCormack (s) won 29 to 24 shots. Division 3 at home to Korumburra lost overall 43 to 52 shots: B. Thompson (s) lost 23 to 31 shots and M. Jepson (s) lost 20 to 21 shots. Ladies pennant now takes a break until Tuesday, November 17 when Division 1 will be away to Corinella and Division 3 away to Phillip Island. Wednesday, October 28 saw the club’s monthly triples in action with the results as
follows. Winner was the Dream Team from Leongatha led by skipper Harry Forrester, with Graeme Drury and Mike Carnell, four wins plus 27. Runners-up were G. Sparkes (s), A. Jordan and J. McVieoy with four wins plus 22. The best last game went to another Leongatha team, skipper Russell Trotman with Glenda Trotman and Ken Lester, plus 16. Round one of the club’s ladies singles championship was played on October 25 and the winners through to the next round to be played on December 6 were Leonie Hanks, Rosa James, Trish McCormack and Anniemarie Lye. In the B Grade singles the winners through to the next round were Janice Sing, Lyn McIntyre, S. Kempster and Julia Sellwood. Thursday, October 30 saw Leongatha host the grand final of the South Gippsland Ladies
State Pairs with the pair of Leongatha / Loch ladies verses a ladies pair from Wonthaggi. Saturday, October 31 saw Division 1 away to Lang Lang, Division 3 away to Foster and Division 4 away to Lang Lang. The results were as follows. Division 1 won at Lang Lang 78 to 69 shots: J. Hall (s) won 33 to 17 shots, R. Trotman (s) won 26 to 18 shots and W. Walker (s) lost 19 to 34 shots. Division 4 also won at Lang Lang 84 to 54 shots: G. Drury (s) won 27 to 24 shots, R. Young (s) won 32 to 17 shots and E. Thompson won 25 to 13 shots. Division 3 travelled to Foster and after four ends the game was washed out. The next round of men’s pennant will be played on November 14 with Division 1 at home to Korumburra, Division 3 at home to Korumburra, as will Division 4. To date in the club’s men’s
singles championship it has come down to the final four which will see Ian Todd verses Russell Trotman and John Turner verses Ray McGannon. Reminders: The ladies four person medley scheduled to be played on Thursday, December 10 is still looking for more entries. Please contact Lyn McIntyre 0407 453 912 if you wish to enter. Friday, November 6 is the club’s next Kitty Club tea night, names and numbers to be placed on the list on the board near the match committee door as soon as possible. A reminder from the ladies match committee and the men associated with club matches, please ensure that if you are drawn to play in any events you do so before the due date. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.
Meeniyan TUESDAY, October 27 was the fifth round of Pennant with Division One at home to Phillip Island. Against a very strong team it went down 70 shots to 77 with one rink getting the points. With Cup Day and the Vic Open there will be no Pennant now until November 17 with a home game against Wonthaggi. Thursday October 29 was the first of our division three, four and five bankers triples. The winners were Graeme Cridge, Peter Emmett and Wayne Walker (Tarwin Lower) with Korumburra’s Peter Hearn, Jeff Coulston and Lena Hadfield runners-up. BLG went to locals Dudley Harrison, Rick Lord and Graeme Tobias. Saturday, October 31 was round three of Pennant. Division Two, at home to Corinella, had a three rink win 77 shots to 47. Division Five, away to San Remo, had one winning rink but went down 65 shots to 82. Division Two is currently fourth and Division Fiveis third on the ladder. With no Pennant next week because of the Vic Open, No-
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Nice day out: from left, Cheryl Roberts from Port Welshpool and Jo Runciman from Leongatha enjoyed the shade in between competing in Wednesday’s monthly triples at the Leongatha Bowls Club.
Opponents: from left, Lynn Robertson from Leongatha and Arthur Moule from Inverloch participated in the monthly triples event on Wednesday.
Tough competition: from left, Wonthaggi’s Rod Beech, Roy Smith and Rod Hogan competed against Leongatha’s Don Paterson and John O’Connor during the monthly triples event on Wednesday.
Team up: from left, Ray Parsons and James Ganson were part of the Foster team at the Leongatha Bowls Club on Wednesday.
Inverloch WEDNESDAY Social Bowls rolled on again for another week. There were the usual two games of 12 ends played with a mixture of triples and fours. Congratulations to the winning team of Laurel Lee, Marlene Jenkins, Val Davis and Marg Flett. Runners up were Kathy Heaphy, Pat Stoneham and Rhonda Davies. Raffles were won by Pam Sutcliffe, Maureen Paynting, Jill Bateman and Marg Flett. Our next Ladies Meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 25 at 10.30am. Corporate Bowls is back with the first being held last Wednesday evening. The excellent weather
conditions brought some new bowlers out early for a practice before the competition commenced. With the 13 volunteer member helpers assisting the 90 players, the night ran smoothly. A balmy evening, no wind and music flowing between the rinks complemented the one game of 10 ends. Play commenced at 6pm finishing around 7.30pm and was followed by a sausage sizzle and meat tray raffles. The winner on the night was Rebecca Wilson’s YMCA Rollers team and runner up was Liam Cummin’s team T.S.F. A fun night was had by all and will be on again each Wednesday for the next seven
weeks. Should the weather turn nasty, players are asked to phone the club at 5pm to check if play will commence. Friday night meal returns this Friday, November 6. Names are on the blackboard if you wish to attend. Thursday’s Turkey Triples event at Inverloch was sponsored by Stockdale and Leggo and attracted 14 teams playing four ten end games. Winners on the day with 68 points were Mick Bowman (skip), Gary Scott and Ray Gostling. Runners-up with 67 points were Jack Miller, Doug Muir and Gavin Butler. Best last game was won with 17 shots up by Ron Lawson, Wayne Parks and
Fearsome foursome: the winners of Wednesday Social Bowls at Inverloch from left, Val Davis, Laurel Lee, Marg Flett and Marlene Jenkins were all smiles after proving unbeatable on the green.
John Paterno. The regular Thursday social game returns next Thursday, November 5, with a 12.30 start. Saturday’s round three Pennant competition saw four Inverloch teams playing at home and one team, Division Two, playing away, at San Remo. Division One defeated Loch 103/50 with Glen Scott’s team of Mick Bowman, John Fisher and Dave Roberts taking the drinks. Division Two went down on all three rinks at San Remo, so no drinks today. Division Four White defeated Inverloch’s other Division Four team (Blues) on all rinks 88 to 63 with the free drinks going to Neil Everitt’s team of Brian Hunphris, Ann Schiderer and Laurie Gabell. On the other two rinks, however, the results were close with only three points separating the two teams’ aggregate scores. Division Five went down to Loch 75/61 with one winning rink and a deficit of only one point on Bob Pritchard’s rink. Drinks went to Allan Johnstone’s team, Harry Dunn, Peter Campbell and Terry Orford. Three Division Five players had their first Pennant outing on the day.
THE Inverloch Bowling Club has taken out two South Gippsland Bowling Division titles, back to back wins for the triples team of Dave
vember 14 sees Division Two away to Fish Creek and Division Five home to Phillip Island. Thursday, November 5 is our Monthly Triples. The draw for championship singles and pairs is about to go up with a strict timeline to get matches completed.
Fish Creek CONDITIONS were trying at Toora and unfortunately the pattern continued for Tuesday Pennant with one rink winning and two rinks losing. There are two weeks off now so everyone will enjoy the break and come back refreshed and ready to get back on the winning board when we take on Mirboo North at home on Tuesday, November 17. Saturday Pennant was a mixed bag with Division Five being called off due to the rain so the points were split with Toora. Division Five travelled all the way to Corinella and won two rinks but went down overall rather convincingly. The next game back for Division Two is at home against Meeniyan and Division Five is at home to San Remo on NoRoberts, Graeme Pope, and Mick Bowman. Glen Scott subbed for Graeme Pope in the final. Ron Burge and Graeme Pope came through winning the Over 60 Pairs.
Age before beauty: SGBD Over 60 Pairs winners, again from Inverloch, from left, Ron Burge and Graeme Pope.
Back to back: Inverloch’s SGBD Triples winners from left, Glen Scott, Dave Roberts, Mick Bowman, and Graeme Pope who was subbed by Glen Scott in the final.
South Gippsland Bowling Division Ladies State Pairs STATE Pairs started with sectional play at Leongatha on Friday, October 23. Thursday 29 saw the sectional winners play a quarter final and the semis at Leongatha. The quarter final was played between Kathy Simpson and Pam Wintrup against Ann Green and Sue O’Connell, all from Wonthaggi. The winners after a great game were Kathy and Pam who went on to play Linda Gallyot and Janis Parks of Inverloch. The other semi-final was played between Jaye Allen-Dayle and Phyll Major, San Remo and Phillip
Island against the mother and daughter combo of Jenny Miller and Angie Hackett, Loch and Leongatha. Both semi-finals were played in great spirits with Kathy and Pam playing
vember 14. Club game draws are on the notice board and are currently underway. The committee requests that all first round games be completed by Sunday, November 8. Casserole teas are on Friday, November 6.
Mardan IT was our final week of bowling for the season, culminating with president’s night and a great turnout of 21 of our 25 paid up members, a great result. Teams were picked so they were either all male or all female players with a combination of three and four to a team and we played three games of eight ends. It was a very competitive night since the prizes were provided by Russell and Jeanette Grady (our president and his lady). Competition to win the fantastic veggie boxes was pretty fierce with several high scoring games and a couple of close calls where teams only made it onto the card in the final ends of their games. Regardless, I think it’s safe to say everyone had a good night and I wondered as we were clearing out for the night if they wanted to go home, as there didn’t seem to be the fast exodus from the supper room that usually happens when clean-up is finished. The final results on the night were as follows: runnersup with two wins, 14 ends were Graeme Trease, John McColl and Vito Serafino (s). The winners with three wins were Robert Campbell, Bruce Douglas, Ian Hasty and Tony Allen-Clay (s). Mardan has had a satisfying year and continues to maintain a strong membership which attracted a number of new faces. Our affiliation with Wonthaggi still flourishes after 55 or so years and the rapport and camaraderie between Mardan and the other member clubs of SGIBBA continues with reciprocal support for various tournaments and fund raising events throughout the year. The icing on the cake has to be winning the Pennant trophy for 2015 and being the club that has won it more times in its history than any other club. Hopefully we will have a successful year in 2016. Next week is the AGM so please come along to elect the new office bearers and collect your prizes. Finally a big thank you to all the ladies who bring along a plate each week so we can end the night with supper.
against Jenny and Angie in the final the following morning, also at Leongatha. After three hard days of competition Kathy Simpson and Pam Wintrup of Wonthaggi were the winners.
Four of the best: from left, winning pair Pam Wintrup and Kathy Simpson with the runners-up Angie Hackett and Jenny Miller.
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• Leongatha Little Athletics Club
Aleisha challenges records ALEISHA Wrigley took to the track with a mission on Thursday night and in the 400 metres broke another record. Aleisha is recorded a 1:13:53 in the Under 16 Girls 400 metres. The record was previously held by Donna Byrne with a time of 1:13:95 in 2006. Aleisha is continuing to improve every week and at the moment tackling one record at a time. Running, in particular distance running, is her passion and that is showing in her recent performances. Georgia Burns also achieved her first centre record in the 400m with a time of 1:13:17 breaking Robyn Byrne’s record time of 1:13.40 recorded in 2008.
We had a lovely evening on Thursday with 95 out of 169 athletes attending. All who attended had a wonderful evening and the weather was perfect. There were also 97 personal bests achieved, U6B: J. Dean 60m Hurdles; T. Tumino 60m Hurdles, High Jump, Vortex; J. Matheson Vortex; S. Kreutzberger 60m Hurdles,Vortex; J. Lowe High Jump, Vortex; R Wight Vortex; U6G: I. Cruickshank Long Jump; U7B: J. Bolge 60m Hurdles; L. Heislers Vortex, 60m Hurdles; N. Sheahan High Jump; Z. Sherar 200m, 60m Hurdles; C.Jelbert 200m; U7G: A. Hutchinson 200m, Discus; D. Soumilas Discus, Long Jump; G. Hutchinson Discus; L. Reid Long Jump; U8B: Z. Roberts 200m; M. Sheahan High Jump; T. Farbus Shotput; U8G:
T. Crimp 60m Hurdles; E. Dean 60m Hurdles, Shotput; U9B: C. Richards Long Jump, Shotput; Triple Jump; U9G: M. Whiteside 800m, Shotput, Triple Jump; A. Matheson Shotput; U10B: S. Mackie Shotput, Triple Jump; U10G: E. Allen 60m Hurdles, Triple Jump, Discus; S. Cruickshank Discus, 60m Hurdles, Triple Jump, 400m; A. Reid 60m Hurdles, Discus, Triple Jump; N. Wight 400m, Triple Jump; U11B: H. Clark 60m Hurdles, Triple Jump; M.Bath Triple Jump; T. Richards Shotput; U11G: C. Caithness Shotput; N. Crimp 60m Hurdles; K. Sage 400m; U12B: J. Soumilas Shotput, Triple Jump; J. Wight Shotput, Triple Jump; U12G: L. Caithness 60m Hurdles, Shotput; S. Doolan 400m, 60m Hurdles, Long Jump; B. Roy 400m, Long Jump, Shot-
put; C. Burns 400m, Long Jump, Shotput; G. Burns Long Jump, 400m; A. Ritchie Long Jump, Shotput; R. McKeown Long Jump; U13G: A. Crimp 100m, 400m, Javelin; T. Falkingham 400m, Javelin; E. Osborne 100m, 400m, High Jump, Javelin; E. Bath 400m, Javelin; U14G: E. Clark 400m, Javelin; U15G: J. Caithness 400m, High Jump; S. Allen High Jump; S. Falkingham High Jump, Javelin; U16G: C. Clark 100m, 400m, High Jump. Little Athletics is back to Saturday this weekend and for those children registered in the Regional Relays there will be relay training straight after competition this Saturday, November 7.
On your marks: the Little Athletics season is only a few weeks old but Aleisha Wrigley has hit the track running in Leongatha and is breaking club records on a regular basis.
Holidaymakers pack out parkrun GEORGIA Burns, fresh from some great success at the State Track and Field championships, crossed the line in 22:05 on Saturday to become the first female Inverloch parkrunner to make it three first placings in a row. Georgia was followed in by Olivia Hughes running her sixth Inverloch parkrun and Evelien Weenen from Albert Park was third. We have had two solid weeks at Inverloch parkrun with 93 and 98 runners respectively, the past two Saturday mornings. Addie Pykett ran her 50th parkrun last week and was presented at the prerun briefing this week. Addie ran at Inverloch for the 47th time this week. Her other runs have been at Merimbula, Bendigo and Jells Park. Libby Hutchinson also ran her tenth junior run last week. On Saturday there were 13 first time runners at Inverloch, nine of whom were new to parkrun. One phenomenon that we have at Inverloch is that a lot of people do their first parkrun at Inverloch when they are on holidays and then they start running at a parkrun near their home. The previous week on October 24 we had 19 first time runners, ten new to parkrun, so in the past fortnight we have had nineteen parkrun debutants. Of the 98 runners on Saturday, 21 recorded a personal best. Nic Castle recorded his first top ten finish and took over a minute off his already quick personal best. Joe Soumilas took al-
most a minute off his previous PB but in the process helped his father, Ben, to take 99 seconds off his PB. A massive thankyou goes out to the parkrun volunteers this week. Parkrun is extremely lucky at Inverloch because volunteers never have to be chased at the last minute. A small group of parkrunners regularly go out for a group run after work each Thursday evening at around 5:45pm. They run around 5:20 to six minutes making sure that the pace is comfortable for all in the group. If you are interested in joining the group then check out the Wonthaggi Road Runners facebook group for notices. Next week we are hoping to have pacers at Inver-
loch parkrun. We are still looking for people who can run as pacers for the following times; 20, 22:30, 32:30, 35 and 40 minutes. The feeling of helping someone to a new PB is even better than running a PB yourself. If you want to volunteer as a pacer send a message to the facebook page. Shane Buxton was the first male over the line in 18:34, Bill Barryof South Coast Athletics was second in 18:53 and Glenn Sullivan of Wonthaggi Road Runners crossed third in 20:08, Georgia Burns of Little Athletics was the first female 13th overall over the line in 22:05.
South Gippsland Bridge Club RESULTS for the week ending Friday, October 20.
Personal best: Ben Soumilas on his way to recoding a personal best 99 seconds better than his previous best. His son Joe took almost a minute off his personal best.
Inverloch Friday October 30, North/South: first, Jack Kuiper and Arendina Drury 223 match points and 0.21 green points; second, Anne and Bruce Gibson 212, 0.15; third, Phillip and Neville Chapman 169, 0.11. East/West: first, Anne Williams and John Farr 207, 0.21; second Penny Loughron and Beth Banks 188, 0.15; and third, John Sullivan and Alan Johnston 175 and 0.11. Tarwin Lower Tuesday October 27: North/South:
first, Anne Gibson and Althea Drew 148, 0.21; second, Robert Kain and Anne Williams 131, 0.15; thirdJack Kuiper and John Sullivan 128, 0.11. East/West: first, John Sullivan and Alan Johnston 184, 0.21; second, Dawn Jolly and Ruth Stevenson 160, 0.15; and third, John Cocking and June Metcalf 135, 0.11. Meeniyan Monday October 26 First, Robert Kain and John Cocking 60 match points, 0.18 master points; second, Faye Rowlands and Frank Arndt 57, 0.13; and third, Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope 55, 0.09.
Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club Gippsland Shield round two results: Fifty metres (held at Leongatha). Traralgon 1193.8, Leongatha 1177.5, Sale 1161.4. Match Winners (scratch): Prone, Daniel Croatto (Leongatha) with 197.006 and Bench, William Maginn (Traralgon) with 198.009.
Match Winners (handicap): Prone, Frank Ameerbeg (Traralgon) with 204.3 and Bench, William Maginn (Traralgon) with 206.8. We shoot Wednesday Nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the recreation reserve. Any inquiries, please call Rob Spratt 5664 2358.
Korumburra volleyball Clocking up runs: Addie Pykett with Glen Sullivan the parkrun run director congratulating her reaching 50 parkruns, 47 of them at Inverloch.
A Grade: Golliwogs defeated Champions (2:1) 25:5, 25:19, 13:19; Bugs defeated Giants (2:1) 22:25, 25:19, 21:17. B Grade: Odds on Black defeated HELP (3:1) 22:25, 25:15, 16:12; Gems
defeated Shark Bait (2:1) 25:19, 19:25, 25:23; and Panthers defeated Chargers (2:1) 25:16, 25:18, 15:25, 1:4. Juniors Ladder: Bushrangers 53/Riptide 43/Volleyroos 42/Phoenix 41.
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Ponies delight at Corner Inlet CORNER Inlet Pony Club ran a very successful show jumping day on Sunday, October 25 in warm, spring conditions. Riders from 11 pony clubs tackled the courses with skill and enthusiasm. Several horses and ponies found little appeal in the dazzle board obstacles, either refusing or needing a little extra encouragement with voice and aids to make the leap. Amongst the successful riders a number of locals featured, including Vivienne
Carfrae from Wonthaggi PC riding Touch Up was awarded B Grade Reserve. Also from Wonthaggi, Boyd West rode Azza to become the D Grade Champion. Brigid Johnson and her mount, Steffie Graff from Meeniyan took out the E Grade Champion with Lucy Phipps riding Gold Dust Indie from Wonthaggi, awarded Reserve. Local CIPC riders, Tanya Turvey riding Rosie and Sharli Hams riding her new horse, Miracle, were Champion and Reserve (respectively) of F Grade much to the delight of CIPC club members.
Harmony: Boyd West, a member of the Wonthaggi Pony Club, rode Azza to take out the D Grade Champion.
Equine beauty: Corner Inlet Pony Club rider Tanya Turvey riding Rosie to become the F Grade champion.
Korumburra boys run fast KORUMBURRA Primary School had four boys compete in the State Athletics Championships at South Melbourne on Monday, October 26. Patrick Bier competed in the hurdles and ran a personal best to make it through to the final, a stunning achievement. While Patrick finished in ninth place, his time 13.78 was well up on his time of
12 months ago, 14.43. The age 12/13 Boys 4x100m relay team of Pat Bier, Mitchell Sawyers, Aaron Turton and Jay Walker, didn’t make the final but also ran to the best of its ability to record a personal best time. The boys finished sixth in their heat with a time of 56.11 seconds, a full second faster than their run at the Regional Championships.
It’s a miracle: Sharli Hams rode Miracle to take F Grade Reserve at the Corner Inlet Pony Club show jumping day.
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New season power is on TRACK season made a strong start with 18 riders taking part on a mild night which was great for cycling under the lights. The club welcomed back Rob and Felic-
ity Waddell from the Warragul club and Paul and Boyd Makepeace from the Latrobe Valley club. In addition Graham Jans, Dane Herbert and Harry Herbert all had their first race night at the track.
With plenty of novices on the go it was a nervous night for the club referee, however, all riders handled the racing really well and were able to enjoy the night. The first race for the night was a one lap time
trial just to see how track fit all the riders were. In the senior ranks Austin Timmins dialled in a 31.73 seconds lap to just beat Steve Allen on 31.89 seconds. Next best were Bernadette Fitzgerald 34.65 and
New start: in his first night of competition, new rider Harry Herbert is start assisted by Thomas McFarlane in the Junior one lap handicap.
Dean aims high Continued from page 60. It’s an expensive hobby but the adrenalin rush is something someone who hasn’t been in the driver’s seat can only imagine and even then it makes your hair stand on end. “It’s the best racing ever,” said James. “One little mishap and you can flip. “It might not be the fastest motor sport but it is the most enjoyable. “The other cars are so close, the adrenalin rush is intense and the lead is changing all of the time.” Moving to Australia 13 years ago, his father and James would go flat out every day after he finished school, at the Stony Creek go cart track. “Dad decided it was time to take the next step and we went to Sandown and had a team talk on Junior Racing Development (JRD). That talk ended up with a test day at Phillip Island where JRD recognised Dean’s talent. James and his dad got a car built and the rest is history. His girlfriend Jamie Robertson said, “He’s good before a race, he likes to get into his own head space and be by himself. It is a different story after a race though. If he
hasn’t raced to his expectations he punishes himself for it.” Given a lifetime work-
ing up to it, this Kiwi, now a Leongatha resident, deserves to hold the shining prize aloft.
Korrine and District Tennis Association ROUND Three Pennant Section 1: Westernport 48 defeated Wonthaggi 10, Inverloch Blue 39 defeated Phillip Island 35. Section 2: Poowong Red 43 defeated Korumburra 28, Grantville 48 defeated Poowong Yellow 8, Westernport Mainlanders 49 defeated Inverloch Black 13, Westernport Islanders 48 defeated Inverloch Green 21. Section 4: Phillip Island Blue 39 defeated Grantville 32, Inverloch 49 defeated Westernport 18, Kongwak 47 defeated Phillip Island Red 21. Section 5: Poowong 31 defeated Phillip Island 12, Kongwak 25 defeated Wonthaggi 18, Inverloch Red 23 defeated Westernport Sharks 21, Inverloch Yellow 30 defeated Westernport Dolphins 13.
Wonthaggi Golf
On track: James’ father, Ross Dean, has long fostered his son’s love for racing on four wheels and still backs him today. With sponsorship for this class of motor racing so limited, Dean counts himself fortunate to have his father’s backing.
Grace McLean 35.15 just ahead of Paul Makepeace 35.45. Novice Graham Jans put in a respectful time of 35.99 just ahead of Dane Herbert 36.07. Already in the season it looks like some strong competition between different pairings. In the Junior ranks Oliver McLean clocked 37.24 just ahead of Thomas Fitzgerald 38.31. Then it was Kaleb Jans 41.10 narrowly ahead of Josh Wight 41.65 and Boyd Makepeace 42.05. This was just .01 seconds better than Felicity Waddell 42.06. Rounding out the field were Jack Allen 43.08, Sulli Herbert 44.85 and Harry Herbert 45.40. Herbert is proving to be a real demon on the bike. The riders then had scratch races. The Senior six lap was won by Austin Timmins from Paul Makepeace and Steve Allen. The Junior A four lap race was won by Oliver McLean from Thomas Fitzgerald and Kaleb Jans. In the B Grade three lap race, Felicity Waddell took the win from Harry Herbert and Jack Allen.
ON a very wet Saturday we had a stableford event, attracting 62 players. A Grade winner was M. Scott 39 points, B Grade P. Brusamarello 38 points and C Grade B. Howard 41 points. Balls down the line: I. McDonald 39, S. Docherty 39, R. Yann 37, K. Bayley 37, A. Cubbon 37, J. Wintle 37, J. McEachern 36, D. Brown 36, E. Vanagtmaal 35. Nearest the pins: 2nd S. Adams, 8th C. Kilgour, 13th D. Alcock, 17th J. McEachern. Eagle: I. Baker hole one. This Saturday is the November monthly medal sponsored by the Wonthaggi Show Society and the winners of A, B and C Grade will receive a
$100 voucher each. Next Saturday is the beginning of our club championships. Please check the time sheet as the top 16 players will be seeded in handicap order from 11am. I will do this by this Saturday and if you cannot play please let Danny know by calling 0409 167 690. Our honour boards have all been updated and look a treat. I will also put a pennant sheet up this week for all players to register their names if they are going to play in 2016. We start in March so I expect with our success in 2015 to have strong teams with plenty of players to represent the club. Hope you all have a great Melbourne Cup and look forward to seeing you all on the course.
The Junior one lap handicap saw Sulli Herbert on 60 metres take the win from a fast finishing scratch rider in Oliver McLean whilst brother Harry Herbert on 70 metres held on from a wall of riders for third place. In the two lap handicap Thomas Fitzgerald on 35m quickly moved through the field to take an easy win. Oliver McLean (scratch) again flew home for second whilst Kaleb Jans (50) moved through for third. The Senior field was forced to ride two heats to make the final. The final saw Graham Jans (75) take the win from Dane Herbert (60) with scratch rider Austin Timmins getting through for third place. The seniors who did not make the final raced a two lap sprint derby and Grace McLean took the honours from Kevin Feely and Bernadette Fitzgerald. The Juniors filled in the program with an elimination race. Oliver McLean saw off all challenges to win from Thomas Fitzgerald and Kaleb Jans. The sprint derby between Sulli and Harry Herbert saw Sulli take the
win. The night finished with scratch races. The Senior race over 10 laps saw Austin Timmins clear away from the bunch at the half way mark and solo his way to victory. In the bunch sprint for the minor places it was Steve Allen taking second from Paul Makepeace in third. In the Junior six lap scratch race Oliver McLean went on his winning ways with Thomas and Kaleb filling the minor places. Weather permitting, training will again be on Wednesday at 6.30pm. It is a great time for novices to come and try and join the others trying out. There is a trio of boys from Korumburra finding their legs. However, the club is open for other girls to come and join in with the existing girls. One of our girls is out of action this season after her horse rolled on her so we would be really pleased to see some more girls come along.
Korrine and District junior tennis Ladder End of Round 3 - October 28 Pennant/1 Westernport TC......................25 Inverloch White ......................22 Inverloch Blue ........................15 Wonthaggi .................................9 Phillip Island TC ........................4 Section 2 Westernport Mainlanders .....30 Westernport Islanders ...........30 Grantville ................................29 Korumburra TC..................... 11 Poowong Red .............................9 Inverloch Black ..........................8 Poowong Yellow ........................3
Inverloch Green .........................0 Section 4 Inverloch .................................27 Phillip Island Blue ..................24 Grantville ................................22 Kongwak ................................. 11 Westernport ................................3 Phillip Island Red.......................3 Section 5 Inverloch Yellow .....................24 Inverloch Red .........................23 Wonthaggi ...............................19 Kongwak .................................16 Westernport Sharks ..................15 Poowong ..................................15 Phillip Island ..............................6 Westernport Dolphins ................2
Mirboo North & District junior tennis Results - Round 4 October 31 A Grade: Leongatha Green 6 sets, 36 games d Baromi Sandstorm 0 set, 3 games; Fish Creek 4 sets, 29 games d Baromi Tornado 2 sets, 23 games; Leongatha Red 4 sets, 29 games d Leongatha Blue 2 set, 23 games; Mardan bye. B Grade: Leongatha Galloways 6 sets, 36 games d Baromi Hurricane 0 sets, 13 games; Leongatha Friesians 4 sets, 32 games d Leongatha Jerseys 2 set, 20 games; Leongatha North 5 sets, 31 games d Fish Creek 1 sets, 20 games; Leongatha Herefords 3 sets, 26 games d Leongatha Angus 3 sets, 25 games; Leongatha Limousins 6 sets, 36 games d Baromi Mirage 0 sets, 5 games; Mardan - bye.
C Grade: Leongatha Terriers 2 sets, 19 games d Leongatha Poodles 2 set, 16 games; Fish Creek 3 sets, 22 games d Baromi Hornets 1 sets, 14 games; Mardan - bye.
Ladders A Grade Leongatha Red .................... 23.0 Leongatha Green ................. 22.0 Leongatha Blue.................... 17.5 Mardan................................. 16.5 Fish Creek ............................. 10.0 Baromi Tornado ...................... 5.5 Baromi Sandstorm .................. 3.5 B Grade Leongatha North ................. 27.0 Mardan.................................23.5 Leongatha Herefords .......... 21.0 Leongatha Limousins..........17.5 Leongatha Friesians ..............17.0 Fish Creek .............................14.5 Leongatha Galloways............13.0 Leongatha Angus ....................7.5 Leongatha Jerseys ...................7.0 Baromi Hurricane....................4.0 Baromi Mirage ........................2.0 C Grade Fish Creek ............................14.5 Leongatha Terriers.............. 11.5 Leongatha Poodles .............. 11.0 Baromi Hornets .....................9.5
Mardan ........................4.5
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Have a swing at cricket GIRLS aspiring to be cricket greats were encouraged to attend a come and try event at the Leongatha Town Cricket Club on Sunday. Four girls between the ages of 10 and 14 years attended the session to hone their cricket skills, including batting, bowling, catching and ball handling. “It was great, we had lots of fun. We were able to work on more skills because we had so much one on one time,” young cricketer Ruby Mattingley said. Cricket Victoria’s Rob Wood facilitated the session and said the girls enjoyed going through the range of skills together. The come and try days will lead into a Leongatha and District Cricket Asso-
ciation (LDCA) girls’ competition, once teams can be established. “We are looking to involve the girls in more sessions like this one. The competition will also include a few novelty days. We will have things like Christmas themed, green and gold themed and Melbourne star themed sessions,” Mr Wood said. “The girls are all keen to have a go and get involved.” More come and try sessions will be held on Monday nights through to February, with a holiday break in between. A junior girls’ cricket carnival will be held this Thursday (November 5) at the Leongatha Town Cricket Club and the Leongatha Recreation Reserve. Fourteen teams will compete in the carnival with around 200 girls involved.
Wonthaggi on top WONTHAGGI table tennis players have cleaned up at the Australian Veterans Table Tennis Championships in Caloundra, Queensland winning a stunning thirteen medals including four gold. Mick Wright was outstanding winning two gold, three silver and one bronze With several others not far behind. Case deBondt won one gold, one silver and one bronze; Michael Ede won one gold and one bronze;
Averil Roberts one gold; and Fred deBondt one bronze. With almost 500 competitors from around Australia and overseas at the huge Caloundra Indoor Sports Stadium, the success of the Wonthaggi contingent comes as no surprise to Nancy Pattinson of the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Club who has seen the sport grow steadily in the town. The first Australian Veterans Table Tennis Championships commenced in 1983 and the event at Caloundra was most successful yet. Mick Wright, Michael
Top player: Wonthaggi’s top player, Mick Wright from Cowes travels extensively with his wife Judith to compete in state, national and international table tennis championships.
Ede and Case deBondt were awarded Orders of Merit at the conclusion of the championships for outstanding results in their respective age groups. In the regular league the club’s B Grade team, Tigers (Blake Richards and Lilly Noble) became the spring season premiers defeating Scallywags (Lochie Carew and Harley Orphin) 3-2 in the grand final. The Leading B Grade Player for the season. In the junior championships Luke Anstey defeated Sean Michael to become the Junior (Under 18) champion, Archie Paxton (Under 15 champion) defeated Mackenzie Gardner, Beau Allamby (Under 12 champion) defeated Malachy O’Flynn, Archie Paxton ) Handicap Singles champion) defeated Lilly Noble, and Blake Richards (Jumbo Handicap champion) defeated Rory Gow. A Reserve update: 3 Generations 24, 47 (168); Macadamia 24, 4 6 (169); Beaudat 20, 48 (175); Speedie 3.0 16 41 (168); Bench Warmers 16, 40 (143); Avengers 16, 40 (133) bye; and Champs 16, 35 (142). Leading players: Sean Michael 15 (51); Daniel Chetland 15 (51) bye; Nick Gilmore 15 (49); and Daniel Park 14 (43).
Batting champs: from left, Maya Williams, Ruby Mattingley, Grace Mattingley and Ali Baumgartner took to the cricket ground during a come and try session at Leongatha on Sunday.
New footy structure for Alberton juniors JUNIOR football in South Gippsland is set to be reformed following the completion of AFL Gippsland’s review into Alberton Football Netball League’s junior competition structure. From next year, a separately administered Alberton Junior Football League will offer Under 10, Under 12 and Under 14 competitions in place of the existing Under 11 and Under 13 competitions The senior league will replace its Under 15 competition with an Under 16
competition alongside its Under 18 competition. The junior age groups mirror those of neighbouring Central Gippsland and Warragul and District junior football leagues. Junior games will continue to be played on Sundays while Under 16 and Under 18 games will be aligned with the senior competitions. As part of the changes Leongatha Junior Football Club will only be eligible to field teams in either the Alberton or Central Gippsland JFLs but not both as has been the case. Darryl McGannon president of the Leongatha Junior Football Club
Eleanor stars on Leongatha glamour night table tennis Continued from page 60. With the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janerio as her big stage next year, Eleanor will be impossible to ignore. She is currently focussed on taking on the world in Rio in August and training hard. Patterson said attending the event with so many high achieving athletes in attendance, “Was very inspiring.” The fifth annual Women’s Health ‘I support Women in Sport’ awards were held at the Horden Pavilion in Moore Park and hosted by Sunrise Channel 7 sport commentator Mark Baretta. Eleanor was presented with her award by Matt Cooper, the former professional rugby league footballer.
The editor of Women’s Health, Felicity Harley told the audience, “It has been an extraordinary year for our female sporting stars. The recent World Championships showcased Australia’s incredible depth of talent across all disciplines.” The event was attended by a leading line-up of renowned Australian sporting identities and star studded guests including former professional surfer Layne Beachley AO, Australian professional surfer Sally Fitzgibbon, Olympic hurdles gold medalist Sally Pearson, former Olympic swimmer Susie O’Neill OAM, cricket and soccer all rounder Ellyse Perry, Olympic aerial skier Lydia Lassila and former Olympic athlete Melinda Gainsford-Taylor.
2nd semi final Je-Di-Do 8 d Team Name 3 The shining light for Team Name was Tanya defeating Jeff in five, after that it was all over with Je-Di-Do going into the grand final. The amazing effort of the night was when Jeff the keenager defeated the Vic Rep and club champion Allan Robic in three. NCM 6 d Dream Team 4 It was Evan for most
of the night until Fletch aced Michael in three to take the match for NCM. Brittney for Dream Team and Cam for NCM played two five game matches. Brittney winning one, Cam losing both. Next week is the preliminary final, Team Name v NCM and it could be close. The presentation dinner is November 17 at the RSL. See the club for bookings.
said the club supports the changes which will bring about standardisation to the age structures across the leagues. He said his club would be fielding teams in the Central Gippsland Junior Football League rather than Alberton as that was match consistent with the senior club’s Gippsland League residency. Area agreements will be arranged with other relevant leagues in the region, while Alberton senior clubs will be able to apply for permission to play up to six eligible overage permit players in the Under 18 competition. The recommendations were presented to the AFL Gippsland Region Commission in August and, with no formal appeals lodged, were officially adopted on Monday, October 26. Review Committee chairman Travis Switzer said the cooperation and input of key stakeholders had been crucial in the process. “This was a very thorough review process and we thank the clubs and leagues for their help in painting a clear picture of the state of junior football in South Gippsland,” Switzer said. “The most critical outcome of this review was to make sure any changes provided the most sustainable and functional competition structure for
the future of junior football in South Gippsland and we believe that is what these recommendations will achieve.” AFL Gippsland Commission chair Brian Quigley thanked Switzer and committee members Alan Hillier, Noel Burrell, Ray Corry, John Anderson and Chelsea Caple for their work and was confident the final recommendations would have a positive impact. “The Commission was put in place to look at the bigger picture and for us the standardisation of league structures throughout the region is very important,” Quigley said. “We know these changes won’t please everyone, but it is our job to make tough decisions that we feel are in the best interests of football in our region. “It is important all clubs understand the significance of junior participation at their clubs and AFL Gippsland offers support to any club that believes it will require assistance planning for season 2016 and beyond.” A meeting between AFL Gippsland and the affected leagues and clubs will be held next month to ensure the adopted changes are implemented for season 2016.
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Toora horse seventh in Derby TOORA livestock carrier and race horse owner Stuart Storr, family and Sale trainer Frankie Stockdale cheered their horse Scaddens Run to an impressive seventh place in the Group 1 Victoria Derby at
Flemington on Saturday. Scadden's Run jumped from barrier eight for the challenging 2500m and Storr said he couldn’t have been happier with the ride by Hall of Fame jockey Jim Cassidy. “It was a brilliant ride by Cassidy and when
Scaddens Run loomed up at the 250 mark our hearts were in our mouth,” Storr said. “At the end of the day running seventh to first placed Tarzino, Etymology and Kia Ora Koutou in the Victoria Derby, (one of the most prestigious races in the world) is an impressive effort.
Storr said you have to remember Scaddens Run has only just turned three and after the ride on Saturday Cassidy said, “You have really got some sort of horse here.” “It has been an enormous journey for us and our trainer Frankie has left no stone unturned, we are all ecstatic with the per-
Off and racing: from left stock carrier Stuart Storr of Toora with his horse Scaddens Run, strapper Daniel Chiers, Sale and granddaughter Rochelle Storr of Toora at the Flemington stables before the VRC Derby Race where Scaddens Run placed an impressive seventh on Saturday.
formance and at the end of the day our horse was up with the best of the best. Talking to The Star on Monday Storr said one of the funniest comments of the whole day was when my granddaughter Rochelle Storr said to Cassidy, you came all the way from Sydney to ride our horse and he replied, “Well I haven’t come here to play bowls”. The week has certainly been a roller coaster ride for the Storr family with their horse getting a run in the Derby, the high note but their thoughts were off the track also with Storr’s wife Sue rushed to the Epworth Hospital. Storr said Sue will undergo surgery today so we are all very worried. “Sue is definitely the brains behind the business and the reason we have enjoyed so much success.” Looking ahead Storr said Scaddens Run will be rested back at Sale before being turned out to one of the family properties on the Franklin River. “We will bring him back in the autumn for a season in Sydney,” Storr said. “When he comes back into training we will have
apprentice jockey Brandon Stockdale, 16, as the new rider.” Storr is excited about their racing future and said they have just welcomed a new filly out of French stallion My Boy Charlie
and mare All Talk No Action so this should be one to watch. As yet Storr said the filly is unnamed, “We will have to put it to the grandchildren to come up with a name”.
Glamour: from left, Rochelle Storr of Toora stepped out of the jeans with Sale jockey Jackie Elliott who traded her silks and frocked up to cheer on Scaddens Run in the Derby at Flemington on Saturday.
Big crowds expected at Stony By Stuart Biggins BUCKING the trend of Melbourne race meetings country racing clubs across Victoria have enjoyed a strong start to spring with increased crowds across feature meetings. The total attendance at country feature meetings to date has increased by more than five percent on last year’s figures, while crowds have also improved at a majority of feature meetings. Country Racing Victoria chief executive Scott Whiteman said the attendance figures showed country racing clubs were giving customers what they want. “The figures we’ve seen are very encouraging,” he said. “Country racing clubs are the linchpins of their communities, and their cup days are the social events of the year. Country racing is very important to country Victorians. “We’re also meeting the demands of the customers by having a good pricing structure in place, he said. Of the feature meetings to be tallied so far this racing season, many have seen improvement in attendances, some by significant amounts. Country Racing Victoria marketing manager Darren Galley said the results were being driven by the new It’s Got It All advertising campaign. The reaction to our new adverts has been overwhelmingly positive,” he said. “We wanted to show off everything that’s great about country racing.” Mr Galley makes it very clear that Stony Creek has the controlling body’s full support. The marketing campaign currently running has been put together with
They’re racing: Country Racing Victoria has attracted plenty of criticism for the closure of Stony Creek Racing Club’s training facilities and the reduction of its number of race meeting to four annually, but CRV is firmly behind the interests of racing in rural Victoria and provides essential support with the aim of helping clubs find the perfect balance. Attendance statistics for the spring racing season indicate that country racing is alive and well and increasing numbers of Melbournians are discovering its delights. Tourism Victoria and aims to celebrate the whole region, promoting all the things there are to do to complement a day at the races. Mr Galley says country racing is everything that city racing is not. “It is affordable, relaxed and enjoyable. “You can see the horses up close.” This year’s Boxing Day race meeting at Stony Creek is the right initiative and will capitalise on the holiday
makers who flock to the region. It has been painful for Stony Creek trying to find the right balance and pulling in the crowds is the key to turning a profit. “It is a tough challenge to maintain a racing facility like Stony Creek but that also lends the club its character.” Meanwhile CRV provides the kind of marketing support the club could otherwise not afford and a sophisticated online presence as well as assisting
the club with basic operations. CRV has far from left Stony Creek Racing Club in the lurch. While much of the recent attention has focused on the loss of one of its annual race meetings and the withdrawal of funding for its training facility, Sarah Wolf, the Stony Creek Racing Club’s part time CEO said CRV provides valuable and fantastic support to the club. They are a major sponsor of Box-
ing Day’s Kids Day. She said the advertising campaign which has been proving so successful for other country clubs aims to put country race meetings in city folks’ peripheral vision and get them planning day trips to country race meetings. CRV also funds the club’s expensive posters which are one of the key ways the club promotes events.
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Weather stalls cricket’s thunder A Grade
INCLEMENT weather permitted only two of the seven games scheduled for Saturday to get under way in A Grade. Both matches played were in second division, Foster versus MDU and Poowong Loch versus Glen Alvie. Foster won the toss at Meeniyan and elected to bat first. Forty overs saw the Tigers make 123 with two wickets to spare. Its innings was looking good at 3/80 but MDU’s bowlers got on top and Foster’s compilation of runs sagged with wickets being given up cheaply. Luke Mercer took three of them, five overs 3/28 and Joel Sinclair also enjoyed success with the ball 2/18 (6). Mark Cantwell’s three overs also yielded a wicket for 10 runs and Mark Wekming took the other. Nick Eddy had a lean day with the ball. Eddy’s six overs failed to yield even one wicket and of all the bowlers he contributed the most extras (6) to Foster’s run tally. Graeme Watkins was the best of the Foster batsmen with 41 before he was run out by the veteran MDU star Craig Hoober; probably a pivotal point in the match as prior to that, Foster’s chances of putting together a more defendable score had looked more possible. Watkins’ departure left Own Straw to hold the innings together. Watkins made it
through to the ends with 23 runs not out. The Demons in turn, looked far from home at any point of the match. Their innings didn’t gain a winning edge and at the end about all MDU had up its sleeve was a wicket more than Foster went down with. Forty overs left the Demons with 7/125; a close call. The highest score of 19 was shared by Craig Hoober and Steven Smith. Given Foster was 3/80 early in its innings, MDU was 5/86 and very lucky indeed to pull this match off. Harvey Griggs bowled well for the Tigers. His six overs yielded 3/176 in a tidy spell spoiled only by 5 wides. In the other game played Poowong Loch outplayed Glen Alvie to score an easy win. Wilson Pollock 43 and Trevor Allen 51 not out were the force behind this win. Twenty five overs per team was the order of the day. Poowong Loch had 168 runs and lost five wickets. Sam Watson and Dean Williams took two wickets each and now it was Glen Alvie’s turn to bat. There was little to show after 25 overs. Six wickets for 66. That was a devil of an innings. With better weather on its side next weekend Glen Alvie will be hoping for higher powers to shine on its fortunes. Its top score was Peter Roberts’15. Of Poowong Loch’s bowlers, Matt Loader took 2/5 and Colin Knox took 2/10.
Weather washes B and C grades WET weather resulted in a quiet weekend with only three games played in all of B and C grade divisions. B Grade division two saw the Tigers brave the windy weather against the Imperials. The Tigers’ premier batsman Ray Dower made 26 not out while Jake Chaseling’s 80 and Dylan Lacasa 14 constructed the innings. Imperials’ John Pykett took a wicket but the Tigers had a solid innings ending on 1/137. Imperial’s Michael Comben made 49 runs for the side with Andrew Meyer making 15 before being bowled by Liam Buckland. Shaun Chaseling took a wicket for the side with the Imperials defeated in 7/124 in the 25th over. Korumburra also braved the cold weather at home against Kilcunda Bass. Killy Bass’ premier batsman Trevor Aplin started the innings on a strong 82 not out followed by Jaydan Tregear on 32. Cobras’ Travis Gray took two wickets for the side with KB finishing the innings on 3/163 in the 36th innings. Gray went on to make the most runs for the Cobras on 37 while Jason Richards and Glen Barrett made 24 and 14 respectively. KB’s Tregear took four wickets while Rohan Duff managed to take three. Cobras lost the day on 121 in the 31st over. KB had another successful match against Wonthaggi Workmens in the C grade
Warm up: MDU Cricket Club president Craig Hoober gives his bowling skills a work out before preparing to take on Foster during the A2 match on Saturday.
Ready to go: from left, MDU’s wicket keeper Matt Martin, cricket club president Craig Hoober and batsman Steve Smith were ready to head out onto the ground and take on Foster after a delayed start due to Saturday’s wet weather. Smith ended up the MDU’s top scorer with 19 runs not out. division two, the only match of the division to take to the pitch. Workmens’ premier batsman Jack Sheerin made 56 while Keith Dutchman contributed 24 to the innings. KB’s Tyler Pipicelli and Pat De Rubeis each took two wickets for the side. KB premier batsman Gary Burchell lead the innings on 76 while Steven Burchell and Joe Reilly contributed 20 and 13 runs respectively. Workmen’s Sheerin took two wickets for the side however Wonthaggi couldn’t stop KB who won the day on 5/150 in the 40th over.
Total .............................8/123 (cc) Bowling: M. Patching 0/9, M. Kewming 1/23, L. Mercer 3/28, N. Eddy 0/30, J. Sinclair 2/18, M. Cantwell 1/10. 1st innings MDU M. Martin c. H. Griggs b. L. Edgelow .........................0 N. Eddy b. H. Griggs .................8 W. Prosser lbw. b. H. Griggs ....13 S. Smith n.o. .............................19 G. Webster c. O. Straw b. A. Straw............................13 M. Cantwell n.o..........................2 C. Hoober c. O. Straw b. F. Griggs ...........................19 M. Kewming c. J. Prain b. O. Straw .............................4 J. Sinclair c. A. Straw b. H. Griggs ..........................18 Extras ......................................29 Total .............................7/125 (cc) Bowling: L. Edgelow 1/22, D. Walker 0/19, T. Smith 0/15, J. Prain 0/7, H. Griggs 3/17, A. Straw 1/12, O. Straw 1/16, F. Griggs 1/14.
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B Grade - Division 2
GLEN ALVIE def by POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Poowong-Loch C. Knox b. T. Tack ...................18 W. Pollock stp. J. Hamilton......43 P. Dyer lbw. b. S. Watson..........................17 T. Allen n.o. ..............................51 M. Hancock lbw. b. D. Williams ........................0 R. Attenborough c. b. S. Watson..........................15 A. Fisher n.o.............................13 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .............................5/168 (cc) Bowling: W. Luke 0/32, T. Tack 1/32, S. Watson 2/35, D. Williams 2/33, L. McRae 0/33. 1st innings Glen Alvie D. Williams c. W. Pollock b. M. Loader...........................2 J. Hamilton c. A. Fisher b. N. Allen ..............................2 A. Hamilton r.o. .........................5 J. Tiziani n.o. ............................13 T. Tack b. C. Knox .....................4 W. Luke c. A. Fisher b. C. Knox ..............................0 P. Roberts c. M. Loader b. M. Hancock ......................14 R. Slade n.o. ...............................5 Extras ......................................21 Total ......................................6/66 Bowling: M. Hancock 1/24, M. Loader 2/5, N. Allen 1/3, C. Knox 2/10, M. Allen 0/5, W. ollock 0/13, T. Allen 0/4.
FOSTER d IMPERIALS 1st innings Foster R. Dower n.o. ...........................26 J. Chaseling b. J. Pykett ...........80 D. Lacasa n.o............................14 Extras ......................................17 Total .............................1/137 (cc) Bowling: G. Wright 0/14, P. McCaughan 0/28, D. Ginnane 0/15, M. Comben 0/14, J. Pykett 1/32, M. McGrath 0/28. 1st innings Imperials B. Wright r.o. ..............................2 M. Comben c&b. J. Chaseling .................49 A. Meyer b. L. Buckland .........15 D. Ginnane b. B. Rogers ............7 T. Brew b. G. Tanner ................13 P. McCaughan b. J. Flanders ......7 J. Pykett b. J. Chaseling .............9 H. Marshall n.o. .........................2 G. Wright n.o..............................2 Extras ......................................18 Total ....................................7/124 Bowling: B. Rogers 1/14, J. Flanders 1/35, S. Chaseling 0/20, L. Buckland 1/26, J. Chaseling 2/12, G. Tanner 1/7.
MDU d FOSTER 1st innings Foster M. Lynch c. M. Cantwell b. J. Sinclair..........................18 F. Griggs c. N. Eddy b. M. Kewming ......................2 G. Watkins r.o...........................41 O. Straw n.o. ............................23 D. Hateley c. M. Kewming b. J. Sinclair............................3 T. Smith c&b. L. Mercer ............5 J. Prain b. M. Cantwell...............5 D. Walker c. M. Cantwell b. L. Mercer............................4 L. Edgelow b. L. Mercer ............0 Extras ......................................22
KORUMBURRA def by KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass T. Aplin n.o...............................82 J. Tregear c. N. Leppin b. T. Gray .............................32 J. Bastwrous c. J. Richards b. T. Gray .............................12 R. Gardiner n.o.........................17 C. Elliott r.o. ...............................8 Extras ......................................12 Total .............................3/163 (cc) Bowling: J. Richards 0/16, M. Olden 0/25, J. Celebrine 0/17, M. Conway 0/27, D. Bailey 0/17, T. Gray 2/32, C. Mileto 0/17, G. Barrett 0/7. 1st innings Korumburra J. Richards lbw. b. R. Duff .......24 N. Leppin c. J. Tregear b. R. Duff ...............................1 T. Gray c. C. Elliott b. J. Tregear ..........................37 J. Celebrine lbw. b. R. Duff........1 M. Olden c. C. Elliott
b. J. Tregear ............................0 G. Barrett b. C. Elliott ..............14 C. Mileto c. D. Blackney b. J. Tregear ............................2 D. Kemp c. T. Aplin b. J. Tregear ............................6 H. McNeill c. S. Tapscott b. D. Bettles..........................10 M. Conway c. R. Gardiner b. S. Tapscott ..........................1 D. Bailey n.o. ...........................13 Extras ......................................12 Total .......................................121 Bowling: R. Duff 3/23, D. Bettles 1/16, J. Tregear 4/26, S. Tapscott 1/34, C. Elliott 1/17.
C Grade - Division 2 KILCUNDA-BASS d WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens J. Sheerin b. P. De Rubeis ........56 K. Dutchman b. S. Burchell .....24 A. Churchill lbw. b. S. Blake .............................4 D. McGuirk ret. hurt ................18 A. Baumgartner b. G. Burchell ....0 M. Dobbie c. b. T. Pipicelli ......10 S. Knight b. P. De Rubeis...........4
N. Dobbie c. J. Reilly b. T. Pipicelli ..........................4 S. Liddle r.o. ...............................0 K. Dudley r.o. .............................1 P. McDonald n.o.........................0 Extras ......................................17 Total .......................................138 Bowling: S. Blake 1/19, S. Burchell 1/37, T. Pipicelli 2/24, P. De Rubeis 2/34, A. Barklay 0/11, G. Burchell 1/9. 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass G. Burchell c. K. Dutchman b. J. Sheerin ..........................76 S. Burchell c&b. M. Dobbie ....20 J. Rosenow b. A. Baumgartner ................ 11 J. Bastwrous b. K. Dudley .........2 D. Quaife n.o. .............................6 A. Barklay c. N. Dobbie b. J. Sheerin ............................9 J. Reilly n.o. .............................13 Extras ......................................13 Total ....................................5/150 Bowling: N. Dobbie 0/22, S. Liddle 0/20, M. Dobbie 1/23, A. Baumgartner 1/36, J. Sheerin 2/20, S. Knight 0/3, K. Dudley 1/13, P. McDonald 0/7.
Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 5 - November 7 & 14 Home team Grade A1 Nerrena Korumburra Won Workmens Imperials Grade A2 Poowong-Loch Won Miners MDU Foster Grade B1 OMK Inverloch Town Phillip Island Grade B2 Kilcunda-Bass Glen Alvie Foster Korumburra Grade C1 Won Workmens Nerrena Inverloch Korumburra Grade C2 Kilcunda-Bass Won Miners Koon L/RS OMK
Away Team
Ground
Umpire
v v v v
Town OMK Phillip Island Inverloch
Nerr Kor Rec Butch W L Turf
T. Rogers A. Stride G. Laird C. Salmon
v v v v
Koon L/RSL Kilcunda-Bass Glen Alvie Bye
Loch L. White Won Rec A. Jordan Meen I. Richards
v v v v
Koon L/RSL MDU Nerrena Won Workmens
Outt Inv SP 1 Cowes
v v v v
Imperials Bass 1 Won Miners GA Poowong-Loch FGC Bye
v MDU
McMhn
v Town v OMK v Phillip Island
L Velo WSC KSC
v v v v
N. Barnes M. Heenan N. Grabham G. Stabb A. Roberts B. Bek I. Thomas
G. Adams (Week 1) K. Scrimshaw T. Grace G. Goss
Poowong-Loch Bass Rec TBA Won Workmens Won Nth G. Wyatt Glen Alvie Koon N. Graydon Bye
Any person interested in umpiring contact Graham Laird 0408 454 741. Please note all games start at 1pm.
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Patterson One to Watch By Stuart Biggins
gala event in Sydney last Tuesday night.
A STAR studded audience watched Eleanor Patterson accept her Women’s Health magazine award at a
Speaking after the event Leongatha’s home grown Commonwealth Games gold medallist and World Championships eighth placeget-
ter said what an honour it was to be announced winner of the category in which she was nominated, ‘One to Watch’ for an athlete most likely to rise to stardom in the years ahead. Continued on page 57.
Racing force: James Dean with the trophy for placing second in the 2014 Australian Formula Vee Championship. After becoming the Victorian Formula Vee champion at Phillip Island on October 25, Dean hopes to go one better this year at the event held in Tasmania this weekend.
Dean aims high ON Sunday, October 25 James Dean of Leongatha won the Victorian Formula Vee Championship at Phillip Island. Glamour night: Women’s Health magazine staged a glamorous night with an A list of who’s who in sport in the audience as Leongatha’s high jump super athlete accepted her award in the One to Watch category.
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lian Formula Vee National Championships in 2014 was by the skin of his teeth: 4,000th of a second. And the prize? Well as James says, you don’t do it for money. Participation in a state round comes at a cost of something like $2000 and the reward for coming second, three nights at a flash Phillip Island resort and $150 cash. Continued on page 56.
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