The Great Southern Star - October 20, 2015

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No muck up, just fun

MUCK Up Day appears to be a thing of the past with many schools now adopting the theme of a celebration day to mark the end of VCE studies. Leongatha’s Mary MacKillop College VCE students still had a dress up day last Friday, combining this with an assembly. The change of emphasis is designed to avoid school embarrassments such as egg throwing and water bombs which could taint the image of schools. Pictured from left Ellie Caile, Bridget Hall, Sarah Marshall and Maddi Carew made up a bobsled team from the comedy Cool Runnings. See story and photo on page 5.

ICE HOTSPOT 350 pack out Wonthaggi’s ice forum Bass Coast Shire a top 10 ice region

By Lucy Johnson BASS Coast Shire is among the top 10 drug riddled municipalities in Victoria, with ice use skyrocketing in recent years.

Bass Coast is the eighth highest

shire in Victoria for drug use, with ice a large contributor to the statistics due to its affordability and availability on the street.

Last Thursday, 350 people filled Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre for an ice forum featuring speakers from former drug addicts to support

services.

“We all have an important part to play in helping prevent drug use and helping users post recovery,” Bass Coast Shire Council deputy mayor Cr Jordan Crugnale said at the opening of the event.

Ken Lay, former Victorian Police

Commissioner and current chair of the Prime Minister’s National ICE Strategy Taskforce, spoke about the widespread use of ice in Australia.

“In 2013 it was found an estimated 200,000 people in Australia were users of ice,” Mr Lay said.

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Speaking for change: from left, Ken Lay, Janice Ablett, Les Twentyman, Becc Slavin and Jacob Hall shared their experiences with the drug ice at the Age of Ice community information and family support evening at Wonthaggi last Thursday.

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Mine ruled out

By Sarah Vella

MANTLE Mining has told a public meeting at Mirboo North it has no intention of mining in the region and will most likely relinquish its exploration licences over the area within 12 months.

More than 200 people attended the meeting on Sunday in Mirboo North to hear from the company and its intentions for its exploration licences.

Marg Thomas from Coal and CSG Free Mirboo North said the meeting was part of Mantle Mining’s licence obligation to consult with affected communities.

“We wanted to hold the meeting to impress on Mantle Mining the Mirboo North community gives no social licence to any exploration activity,” she said.

Ms Thomas said it appeared Mantle Mining could not convince the community to allow exploration in the region.

“The community was unconvinced by the company’s proposals and perceived them as disingenuous and contradictory,” she said.

Mantle Mining’s managing director Ian Kraemer addressed

Not here: locals against coal mining in Mriboo North came out in their droves on Sunday to attend a meeting with Mantle Mining, including front, from left, Anna Hall from Boolarra, Denyse Menzies from Mardan, Suzanne Wightman from Mardan, and Marg Thomas from Mirboo North and back, from left, Cr Don Hill, Olivia O’Connor from Mirboo North, Fergus O’Connor from Berrys Creek, and Gary and Julie Price from Mirboo North. the meeting.

“We need to look at where the coal is coming from, but we plan to relinquish our licences over most areas back to the government in the next year,” Mr Kraemer said.

Due to current legislation, Mantle Mining is unable to obtain exploration licences in the areas of the Latrobe Valley it wants to mine for black coal.

This is why it applied for licences over the surrounding

areas, including Mirboo North, which were granted in June this year.

“These are the only places I can look to locate where the black coal is in the Latrobe Valley,” Mr Kraemer said.

Mantle Mining expects the exploration licences over Mirboo North and surrounds will allow exploration to better determine the extent and depth of the black coal in the Latrobe Valley.

The company’s long term plan is to establish a solar pumped, hydro-electric generation project in the disused brown coal open cuts in the Latrobe Valley connected to underground storage created by black coal mining.

Mr Kraemer said the short term aim is to explore the area, using seismic methods to determine where the coal is.

“That is what we are asking to do. We can do it all on public land; we don’t need access to farming land,” he said.

Mr Kraemer said if the project is proved unviable, the company would “walk away”.

“The key is we are spending shareholders’ money so we must make a rational decision as rapidly as we can,” he said.

“We can’t keep wasting money on an opportunity that is not commercial.”

Ms Thomas said Mr Kraemer had trouble explaining the company’s intentions.

“They want to fully implement a coal mining facility further

down into Morwell. To say that you want to transition to renewable energy but in the mean time dig up coal for export is perceived by people as a contradiction,” she said.

“The solar pumped hydro scheme mooted for 2050 is expensive and inappropriate for the Latrobe Valley geology and Mantle Mining would require a joint venture partner to come on-board for that.”

She said a demonstration plant mooted for in Morwell would attract government funding, but questioned whether taxpayer dollars should be spent on the “pie in the sky” scheme.

Ms Thomas said the advocacy group would meet with Eastern Victoria MLC Melina Bath and Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien concerning the licences and Mantle Mining’s questionable proposals.

“The tenements in question are likely to be on sold and the buyer would not be under any obligation to honour Mantle Mining’s dubious promises,” she said.

“We will also follow up with the Minister for Industry, Energy and Resources Lily D’Ambrosio.”

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The evening promoted support services for drug users and their families.

Australian Community Support Organisation provided information about local community resources available in South Gippsland that aim to help drug addicts and their families in seeking support and overcoming addiction.

Bass Coast Community Health (BCH) offers drug treatment services to addicts, in conjunction with ACSO. BCH offers counselling services to people who wish to reduce their drug intake and the family helps addicts’ families.

Former Grace Academy client Becc Slavin from Inverloch spoke of her addiction to ice during her teenage years which led her to attend the rehabilitation centre in Western Australia 18 months ago.

Before treatment, Ms Slavin endured drug addiction while sustaining emotional and physical trauma from abusive relationships.

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“I was beyond rock bottom. I felt trapped and lost and it felt like a living hell,” Ms Slavin said of her addiction.

“At Grace Academy I learnt self respect and work ethic. I now surround myself with loving, positive people.

If I can do it so can you.”

Grace Academy’s Pastor Jacob Hill told the Wonthaggi audience about the centre and his transformation from a drug addict to a pastor.

Mr Hill spoke of his downward spiral into drug addiction during his teenage years.

After years of addiction, Mr Hill attended Teen Challenge, now the Grace Academy in Esperance, where he overcame his addiction and changed his life.

“Why would somebody spend so much money hurting their families and communities unless it is an internal problem?” Mr Hill said.

“At the centre we recognise drugs are not the problem. The people battling addictions have a problem and if they do not deal with the core issue they will never be

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able to deal with their drug habits.”

Janice Ablett, co founder of the Ice Meltdown Project, spoke of the community work the team does on a local level. The project offers diverse counselling and detox programs to assist addicts in overcoming their drug use.

Renowned social worker Les Twentyman spoke of his years of experience in social work, and the creation of his sports and recreational rehabilitation program which focuses on getting youth off drugs and onto basketball courts.

“The program provides young addicts with a form of discipline and structure in their lives,” he said.

“We want to see sports clubs as a part of the solution.”

Community services were on hand to provide contact information and literature for people about drug and alcohol rehabilitation treatment.

The event was organised

by Ian Debenham, Ric Oldham and Colin Boyd in con-

junction with Bass Coast Shire Council and community services.

The three avid cyclists will be riding the Tour de Freedom 1000 from Esperance to Perth to raise funds for Teen Challenge.

Donations can be made at www.tdf1000.org.

For further information on drug and alcohol rehabilitation services in the region contact your local health service.

Alternatively the Grace Academy provides further information on treatment

deavours to refer addicts and families to appropriate services at www.acso.org.au.

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“There were three tonnes of ice seized in that year and we can conservatively guess those statistics have doubled in 2015.”

Regardless of the enormous rise in ice related arrests, the demand for the illicit substance has grown at an overwhelming rate while the street price has remained the same.

“Ice is easier to get than ever before,” Mr Lay said.

“Despite thousands of seizures and arrests, the price of ice has remained stable and the purity of the drug is through the roof.”

Worrying data showed ice was widely used among indigenous groups, homosexuals, residents of inner and outer regional areas, and people in remote areas.

“The use of ice increases risky behaviour, driving under the influence, trauma for both families and communities, very violent aggressive behaviour in users and organised crime, especially in rural areas,” Mr Lay said.

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Entries up at art show THE Leongatha Rotary Club’s 39th Art and Photography Show was again extremely well supported by artists with 400 entries this year, around 70

up on last year.

Of the 400 paintings on show, some 25 were sold on the weekend and on Friday night representing a value of around $10,000 in paintings and photography.

Coordinator Harry Leggett said it was one of most

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successful art shows for a long time with more than a thousand people through over the three days.

“What made it so good was the quality of the work and the publicity we received,” Mr Leggett said.

“It is a great outlet for local artists with more than half of the art work from residents of the South Gippsland Shire; and that doesn’t count the surrounding shires of Bass Coast, Baw Baw, Wellington and Latrobe which were also well represented.”

With the native plant and flower show and the Fairer World Bazaar in Leongatha on the weekend, the town was buzzing. The stunning weather too played its part and ensured people out and about attending these events.

The official opening was once again a gala event with all Rotarians on deck to help with set-up, serving food and drinks and helping at the door. The display of art in the Leongatha Memorial Hall, given the increase in art this year, was outstanding and a credit to coordinator Mr Leggett and his band of helpers.

Judge for the second year running Simon Gregg commented on the “phenomenal standard of entries this year.”

“There has certainly been an incremental increase in standard on last year and it proves South Gippsland has a vibrant and exciting arts community here,” Mr Gregg said at the opening.

In announcing the winner of the 2015 art show, Glenn Hoyle’s work entitled Sweet Still Life, Mr Gregg

said “the technique and subject matter made me smile as old world tradition meets new innovation.”

The South Gippsland Shire award winner was Linda Keagle’s Floral Fantasy 1.

“The photograph of the flower really pulled me in,” Mr Gregg said.

The Phil Riseley People’s Choice award went to Jan Long for her oil painting called Finding the Strays.

Other results Best youth, 13-18 years Erika Lennox for Elephant.

Best youth 0-12 years, Madeline Russ for My Kittens and Me. Best digitally manipulated photograph, Kerry Spokes for Queen of the Sulphur Crests.

Best black and white photograph, Ross Garner, for UK Sunrise Reflection.

Best colour photo, Tony Middleton, for Ploughed Light.

Best contemporary work, Ken Griffiths for Francis Visits the Gallery.

Best mixed media, Jan Long for Wallace’s Hut. Best pastel, Do Nobel for Rural Reflection.

Best acrylic, Lee Rolls for Ancient Threads.

The Richard Pegler award for Best watercolour, Janie Frith for Josephines.

The Pat West award for best oil painting, Michael Quigley, for Mount Remarkable Range.

Winning of the show: judge Simon Gregg and art show coordinator Harry Leggett with the winning entry of the show by Glenn Hoyle of Langwarrin, titled Sweet Still Life.

Featured artist: Anne Pinkstone displayed her magnificent and captivating photos in the foyer at the art show. She is pictured with coordinator Harry Leggett.

Right, Delicious: serving up supper at the art show was Alex Thornton, left, to Rotarians Ross Garner and Kerry Pritchard.

Huge night at ‘Burra Rotary THE Rotary Club of Korumburra held a huge goods and services dinner and auction at the Italian Social Club in Korumburra on Saturday night, October 17.

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Council asleep as rubbish dumped SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council could be seen to be lying down on the job, after closing its eyes to the issue of rubbish being dumped illegally in Leongatha.

Council is yet to make further contact with a Leongatha resident in the wake of a mattress being dumped illegally on a vacant block in Leongatha.

The Star last week reported Heather Poletti faced a $40 bill to take a mattress to the tip after it was illegally dumped on a vacant block of land she owns in Leongatha.

Council refused to remove the mattress or waive the tip fee if she disposed of the mattress herself.

Mrs Poletti’s daughter Lisa Burge was

hoping the issue could be resolved.

“We haven’t heard from council, so the mattress is still sitting up there. We have received a lot of support from the public, however council hasn’t come to us with a solution,” she said.

Mrs Burge said if council has not responded within the next week, the family would determine how to deal with the mattress.

The Star asked council for comment about why Mrs Poletti had not been contacted.

A council spokesperson said, “It is council’s understanding that we made our position clear on this issue. If the resident concerned needs further clarification, she is more than welcome to contact council.”

Sailor still missing

By Lucy Johnson EMERGENCY services have called off the search for a man who went missing off the coast of Wonthaggi on Saturday.

The 50 year old Blackburn North was reported missing on Saturday morning after he left Newhaven Boat Club on Thursday afternoon and failed to return.

Emergency services uncovered the man’s 30 foot twin engine boat on Cutler’s Beach at Wonthaggi on Saturday at 11.30am.

The boat was upturned and there was no sight of the missing man.

Inverloch State Emergency Services’ Rescue 31 boat conducted a search and rescue alongside attending Wonthaggi Police, two volunteer marine rescue vessels, Coast Guard boats, Melbourne police and a rescue helicopter.

Despite an extensive search from land, air and water, emergency services have not located the man and have called off search and rescue operations for the time being.

Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Graduation blues: from left, Sarah McCahon and Ella Clark dressed up as characters from the film Avatar for their final day of Year 12 at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College last Friday.

Teens’ final hurrah YEAR 12 students at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College celebrated their last day of classes at the Leongatha school on Friday.

The graduating students dressed up in fancy costumes to host their final assembly before written exams start next week.

The class presented a film with short skits and memories of their time in Year 12 to students, teachers, parents and guests.

Sailor missing: the man’s upturned boat at Cutler’s Beach, Wonthaggi, on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Nine News.

Celebration seasoning: from left, Jorja Markley and Rahni Clothier came as a perfect set of salt and pepper for Celebration Day at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College last week.

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Natives lure gardeners THE South Gippsland branch of the Australian Plants Society held its annual native flower show at the Leongatha Recreation Reserve last weekend.

The show has been running for nearly 30 years and acts as the major fundraiser for the group.

Society president Jim Lyon said while there were less people than usual at the event, it was still successful.

“It wasn’t as busy as in previous years, but I think that

reflects the dry weather we have been having. People are nervous about buying plants at the moment, particularly those reliant on tank water,” he said.

Mr Lyon said the display of native flowers at this year’s show was as good as ever, even though some plants have been flowering earlier than usual.

“The callistemons have certainly been out earlier this year, most likely due to the warmer temperatures,” he said.

“Some plants are responding to the heat by producing

smaller flowers in fewer numbers. However the grevilleas are looking better than they normally do at this time of year.”

Megan Hewett from Melaleuca Nursery in Inverloch supplies many of the plants for the plant sale and said this year was a year for ground covers.

“People are tending to choose low growing plants, which are popular especially for those with small gardens,” she said.

“Kangaroo paw has been ever popular, as have some of the pea flowers.”

Purple power: South Gippsland branch of the Australian Plants Society member Kate Walsh and Megan Hewett from Melaleuca Nursery with some of the colourful natives on offer at this year’s annual show and plant sale.

Shopping eases poverty Panda watch: Nanette, left and Keona Gale from Leongatha liked the look of this panda at the Fairer World Bazaar on Saturday.

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LEONGATHA & DISTRICT NETBALL ASSOCIATION are now taking names for

THE fourth Fairer World Bazaar was held on Saturday at the Leongatha Uniting Church hall to help fight poverty and hardship.

The Anti Poverty Week event was an alternative

gift fair with charity stalls selling handcrafts from Asia and Africa, supporting projects that provide hope and dignity to many who otherwise have none.

Nearly 20 charities and aid organisations were represented at the fair, aimed at raising money for people who need it most.

DUMBALK and District Progress Association met last Wednesday for its annual general meeting after a year of incredible development.

As the name suggested, the group has made tremendous progress on a number of projects this year with refurbishment of the Dumbalk Community Centre well underway.

President Toine Bovill was re-elected to chair another year while presiding over outstanding plans.

“I am glad to be given the chance to see the refurbishment project through,” she said.

Bev Hanley was reinstated as secretary, publicity officer and vice president.

Junior vice president Greg Trease will share leadership responsibilities while Meg Van Boxtel will be vice secretary for 2016.

The appointment of a new treasurer will see Joy Dyson take up the role for the first time, while Doug Bovill will take the role of assistant treasurer.

Cr Nigel HutchinsonBrooks and Cr Don Hill attended the meeting and were impressed by the enormity of work taken on by the association in the past year.

“Cr Hutchinson-Brooks said we are an especially

progressive progress association,” Ms Bovill said.

No resolutions to current projects were made at the meeting however the association is planning ahead to ensure it can keep the community centre in the future.

“We are reapplying for lease of the community centre early before it runs out next year,” Ms Bovill said.

She credits the teamwork of the association and the dedication of all members working towards a positive future for Dumbalk.

“It is a really good team.

We have a lot of really different people with different knowledge bases. We really focus on being a team,” Ms Bovill said.

“A week ago, for instance, we had a few days to get together a working bee and 14 people turned up to help out. There is so much community spirit and they should be congratulated.”

On Saturday night, the association held a fundraiser evening for the community centre with Danny and the Detonators performing at the Dumbalk Rock and Roll Night.

“The band played free of charge, which just goes to show the extent of community spirit everybody has here. I have lived in a few places but Dumbalk is unique in that everybody really works to help each other. It is a very embracing and welcoming community,” Ms Bovill said.

Trade training of tomorrow

By Lucy Johnson THE next generation of trade workers can look forward to a new and innovative form of study with enrolments now open for the South Gippsland Trade Skills Alliance (SGTSA).

Programs include electrical,

plumbing, carpentry, horticulture, agriculture and automotive with trade training centres coming to fruition across South Gippsland ahead of the 2016 school year.

SGTSA project manager John Cargill said construction of facilities at secondary colleges will push the boundaries of trade education.

“The alliance has established a range of state of the art training facilities for stu-

dents and apprentices in South Gippsland and Bass Coast,” he said.

“Industry standard equipment has been installed in new and improved facilities.”

SGTSA oversees trade syllabus across seven campuses in South Gippsland, catering to students in their own back yard with opportunities for practical classes.

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Future tradesmen: from left, teacher Greg Stewart, Mark Rand, Jayden Loos, Luke Dale, Ben Hughes and Josh O’Neill are hard at work in Leongatha’s automotive centre, part of the South Gippsland Trade Skills Alliance.

live. With campuses across South Gippsland they no longer need to travel far to study what they want,” Mr Cargill said.

Aside from offering a wide range of industry equipment for authentic training practices, the SGTSA centres are all equipped with conference calling systems.

The system links the seven campuses, local schools, trade organisations and other education providers to offer a unique cooperative educational program in and out of the classroom.

“All classes and workshops are uploaded to the server so students can look back at past information or watch classes if they are absent,” Mr Cargill said.

All areas of study are nationally accredited and are available for student in Year 10 and above completing their VCE or VCAL. Participation in all courses will grant students credit towards their secondary education and apprenticeship qualification if they choose to further their trade after secondary school.

“Students who take up this option have a head start and significant advantage in getting an apprenticeship and gaining employment,” Mr Cargill said.

“Extensive research and consultation into future economic development in South

Gippsland identified the programs on offer as being those with the highest skills demand and the best employment prospects into the future.”

While striving to provide youth employment across a number of trade sectors, the SGTSA also endeavours to boost industries of trade that have seen numbers dwindle in past years.

Jared Lovie of JSL Light Engine Repairs Leongatha said the introduction of automotive courses would benefit the industry and prospective employees.

“It is a fantastic opportunity to get young people interested in trade. Mechanics is not a glamorous trade but offering taster courses for students can often ignite their passion. They realise it is not all about changing oil,” Mr Lovie said.

Mr Lovie has offered ‘taster’ classes within secondary schools in the past and has noted the positive response in youth.

“I am jealous of the students who will study at the centres.

I wish I had those resources when I did my apprenticeship,” he asid.

Enrolments are now open for 2016 with classes run subject to demand. Prospective students should confer with their careers coordinator in school.

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Rates dominate budget talks

By Brad Lester HIGH rates and the importance of libraries were among the issues to top a budget forum hosted

by South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday.

Coal seam gas and streetscaping in Leongatha’s central business district were also raised by the more than 20 people who voiced their priorities for council’s 2016-17 budget at the community workshop at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, Korumburra.

Councillors will consider the suggestions raised when preparing the next budget during December and January.

Mayor Cr Jeanette Harding said, “We often get told we do not liaise enough with the community and this is another step”.

The workshop was told rising rates bills were hurting the community, particularly pensioners and those people whose properties were reclassified into higher rating categories.

Korumburra resident Cheryl Denman said she attended to “raise the issue of exorbitant rate rises and how they are impacting on the community, especially single income people on a low income disability pension and pension”.

She was disappointed more people did not attend to voice their concerns

about rates.

“It is not enough to just complain. The workshop was there as a guide for council to the communities’ most important issues and you let your selves down. Very disappointing,” she said.

Council was urged to consider increasing the rates rebate for pensioners and perhaps return sealed minor roads to gravel to reduce maintenance costs.

The workshop heard of the need for a greater contribution from industry to offset costs of maintaining council’s road network.

Another suggestion was made to charge a toll to the transport operators that could deliver rubbish to the proposed landfill at Leongatha South, if that project eventuates.

The workshop called for bigger libraries for Leongatha, Mirboo North and Foster to better provide services.

Questions were asked about why council’s employee costs were rising and why council paid consultants to undertake projects residents believed council staff should be doing.

Some people called for council to campaign harder against coal seam gas, similar to its strong advocacy about poor roads in the shire.

Council will next month release a streetscape plan for Leongatha’s CBD. The workshop heard the need for Bair Street to be able to be closed for festivals and for pedestrians to be able

to cross the street safely.

Other suggestions made were: improving traffic at Walkerville North, more footpaths and improving the Grand Ridge Road.

Council received 19 ideas via the OurSay online process conducted in September. Among the issues raised were coal seam gas advocacy, the Stony Creek equestrian centre proposal, footpaths at Mirboo North, Foster library, rates, community foundations, Leongatha CBD, Leongatha library, Mirboo North library and reducing council’s costs.

Council is planning to form a community budgeting panel that will decide how $400,000 will be spent in each of Mirboo North, Foster, Korumburra and Venus Bay. Council will discuss the proposal further at next week’s council meeting.

Council has also prepared a draft list of annual initiatives: • developing a Wilsons Promontory National Park Impact Disaster Recovery Sub Plan to the Municipal Emergency Management Plan. This will help businesses and communities deal with a disaster at the Prom; • writing an Arts and Culture Strategy to support the arts; • exploring future options for providing Home and Community Care in response to federal and state aged care reforms; • increasing revenue options, including developing a plan for Coal

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Planning ahead: discussing ideas for South Gippsland Shire Council’s 2016-17 budget at the community workshop were, from left, mayor Cr Jeanette Harding, Cr Bob Newton, council’s Sophie Dixon, Wendy Major of Mirboo North and Di Newton of Leongatha.

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Funding fight GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien has told State Parliament the State Government must fund the realignment of the Black Spur section of the South Gippsland Highway between Koonwarra and Meeniyan.

Vital project: The Nationals are lobbying the State Government for funding to upgrade the Black Spur section of the South Gippsland Highway. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien (right) is pictured with leader of The Nationals Peter Walsh and Eastern Victoria Region MLC Melina Bath.

Mr O’Brien said the realignment on the winding and dangerous section of road between Koonwarra and Meeniyan was one of the most important projects for the region, which was why The Nationals in government provided funding for the

business case, which is now complete.

“Over the past five years there have been some 13 reported accidents, a number of them involving truck rollovers. In those accidents there have been 32 people impacted and four serious injuries,” Mr O’Brien said.

“In response to community and stakeholder discussion last year, the previous Coalition Government provided $211,000, in concert with the federal government, to allow for a business case to be prepared.”

Mr O’Brien said the cost of the realignment was around $51 million.

“While I appreciate this

is a significant amount of money, this is a very important stretch of the road that links the region’s dairy and livestock industries and also the oil and gas sector at Barry Beach and Port Anthony,” he said.

“Around 5000 vehicles travel on this section of road daily, including about 800 trucks. It is estimated at least seven percent of all Victorian milk product is transported along this section of highway between Leongatha and Yarram.

“This is an important project that is well supported by the local community and by the South Gippsland Shire

Council, and funding needs to be allocated by Melbourne Labor in next year’s budget,” Mr O’Brien said.

He said the realignment would include two bridges spanning about 100 metres over the Tarwin River valley, which would shorten the existing section by more than one kilometre, while providing a safer and more efficient journey for industry and tourism.

“I invite the Roads Minister to visit this section of road and more particularly give serious consideration to the business case and ensure this project is funded in next year’s budget,” Mr O’Brien said.

Builder stands out PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS Bookings for speaking times are essential, phone 5662 9222.

Wednesday 21 October - Council Chambers, Leongatha 2.00pm; 7.00pm* (*must book by noon 20/10) 1.30pm - October Quarterly Caravan Park Update Wednesday 28 October 10.00am - Public Presentation ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 28 October: 2.00pm 1. Notice of Motion (NOM): Support of Syrian refugees 2. NOM: An alternative approach to a $32 million municipal building complex 3. NOM: Requirement to replace the Sandy Point public amenities facility 4. Report on Assembly of Councillors: 1-21 September 2015 5. Councillor Discretionary Fund Allocation report: September 2015 6. Documents sealed and contracts awarded or varied by the CEO: 1-25 September 2015 7. Gippsland Regional Plan 2015 8. Planning Scheme Amendment C65: 77 Gibson Street/Shingler Street rezoning - review of submissions and request to appoint a planning panel 9. Planning Scheme Amendment C108: Agricultural Services 10. Planning Scheme Amendment C89: Walkerville village 11. Corner Inlet Kindergarten infrastructure review 12. Annual Report 2014-2015 13. Community budgeting 14. Item 1 CLOSED SESSION - Audit Committee report 14 Sept 2015 15. Item 2 CLOSED SESSION - Proposed developments 16. Item 3 CLOSED SESSION - Personnel matters NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF AMENDMENT Council has prepared Amendment C107 to the South Gippsland Planning Scheme.

The land affected by the Amendment is all land in the extent of proposed Environmental Significance Overlay Schedule 9 as detailed in the exhibition maps.

The Amendment proposes to: • Replace clause 21.06 with a new clause 21.06 Environmental and Landscape Values • Replace clause 21.16 with a new clause 21.16 Reference Documents by inclusion of the 'Giant Gippsland Earthworm Environmental Significance Overlay Reference Document' (Sept 2015) • Insert new schedule 9 to clause 42.01 - (ESO9): “Protection of Giant Gippsland Earthworm and Habitat Areas” • Replace schedule to clause 61.03 Maps comprising part of the scheme with new Planning Scheme Map Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 ESO9 • Replace schedule to clause 66.04 Referral of permit applications under local provisions • Insert new Planning Maps, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 ESO9 You may inspect the Amendment, any documents that support the Amendment and the Explanatory Report about the Amendment, free of charge, at the following locations:

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During office hours at South Gippsland Shire Council, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha ? At the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website www.delwp.vic.gov.au/public-inspection Information sessions can be booked by calling 5662 9368. These sessions will be held at 15 minute intervals between 2.00pm - 6.00pm at; ? Poowong Uniting Church Rooms on Thursday 5 November ? Loch Masonic Lodge on Tuesday 10 November Any person who may be affected by the Amendment may make a submission to the planning authority.

Submissions must be made in writing giving the submitter's name and contact address, clearly stating the grounds on which the Amendment is supported or opposed, and indicating what changes (if any) the submitter wishes to make.

Name and contact details of submitters are required for Council to consider submissions and to notify such persons of the opportunity to attend Council meetings and any public hearing held to consider submissions.

The closing date for submissions is Monday 23 November 2015. A submission must be sent to South Gippsland Shire Council.

The planning authority must make a copy of every submission available at its office for any person to inspect free of charge until two months after the Amendment comes into operation or lapses.

SEEKING VOLUNTEERS The Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee provides advice to Council on access, inclusion and disability issues. It is looking for new members to join its experienced, committed group. To be eligible, you need to have experience of disability and be able to attend meetings in Leongatha once a month. For more information contact Council's Rural Access Officer, Alisha Gilliland on 5662 9376 or at alisha.gilliland@southgippsland.vic.gov.au CELEBRATE ACHIEVEMENT If you know a person with disability living in South Gippsland who makes a contribution to our community, consider nominating them for a South Gippsland Achievement Award for a Person with a Disability. This award is supported by Council's Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee and seeks to promote the abilities and contribution made by people of all abilities.

The award will be presented during the Australia Day ceremony on Wednesday 20 January 2016. Go to Council's website for more information or contact Council's Rural Access Officer, Alisha Gilliland, at alisha.gilliland@southgippsland.vic.gov.au or phone 5662 9376.

COUNCIL WORKS THIS WEEK Road & Vegetation Maintenance: Leongatha/ Leongatha Sth/ Welshpool/ Hedley/ Binginwarri Vegetation Maintenance: Ameys Tk, Foster & Mirboo Rd, Mirboo Road Maintenance: Toora/ Pt Franklin/ Mt Best Resheets: Clear Ck Rd, Mirboo & Clear Ck Valley Rd, Mirboo Drainage Works: Buffalo-Waratah Rd, Tarwin Lower Drainage Maintenance: O'Gradys Ridge Rd, Foster Bridge Maintenance: Venus Bay Jetty/ Foster area Stabilising Works: Mardan Rd, Mardan & Mt Eccles Rd, Mt Eccles Weather Permitting

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A BUILDER born and bred in Leongatha won an award at the Master Builders Association of Victoria’s Excellence in Housing Awards 2015 on Friday.

Pete Furlong grew up in Leongatha and attended Leongatha Secondary College. He studied architecture and building at University of Melbourne and established a construction company, Elyte Focus Pty Ltd, in 2009 when he was 28.

The company won the award for best renovation/ addition under $200,000 for a project at Merricks.

The project required the addition of a single level extension to an existing

residence comprising two bedrooms, bathroom and a theatre type glazed walkway, linking the old with the new.

The MBAV noted, “The project showcases a high level of finish and incorporates highly complex integration of operable electric shutters, sliding doors and retractable motorised curtains. The close working relationship among the builder, the architect and the client has provided an exacting execution of the required design outcomes.”

The award was presented at the MBAV Awards Dinner in Melbourne.

Mr Furlong’s partner Elysia Robb also grew up in Leongatha and is a doctor at Austin Hospital. The couple has two children, Orlando, three, and Jelena, 21 months.

Built well: award winning builder Pete Furlong of Elyte Focus on the red carpet with his partner, Elysia Robb, during Friday night’s Master Builders Association of Victoria’s Excellence in Housing Awards.

POLICE BRIEFS Speeding motorcyclist caught A MELBOURNE motorcyclist has had his vehicle impounded and will face court after he was found speeding while on a disqualified licence last weekend.

On Saturday, Bass Coast Highway Patrol detected the motorcyclist speeding at 152km/h on the Bass Highway near Corinella Road.

The 22 year old rider was intercepted and found to be disqualified from driving in Victoria at the time.

The motorcycle has been impounded for 30 days and the offender will face a

$1465 fee to have his vehicle returned.

The rider has been summoned to face court at a later date.

Vandals smash car AN UNKNOWN offender damaged a car parked in Leongatha on Saturday.

The offence occurred when the car was parked on Ridgeway Street in Leongatha between 1pm and 4.50pm.

An offender smashed the rear window and taillight of the vehicle with an unknown object.

Police are asking anybody with further information to come forward.

Credit card thieves POLICE are investigating two offenders who burgled a man’s house in Newhaven on Monday, October 12.

A 70 year old Cleveland Street resident was asleep in bed when two offenders broke into his house at 11.30pm.

The man woke around 11.50pm and found lights turned on and the front door to his house left open.

Twenty minutes later, the male and female offenders attended the Bass Caltex service station where they used the victim’s credit cards to buy $400 worth of goods.

At 12.20am the pair attended the Caldermeade BP service station where

they bought another $200 worth of goods.

The offenders were seen driving a silver Hold-

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by CCTV cameras.

Wonthaggi Police are investigating further.

Caught on camera: the two suspects of the Newhaven burglary were last seen at Caldermeade BP service station where they bought goods using stolen credit cards.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - PAGE 9

Farmers tackle rules

By Lucy Johnson BASS Coast Shire Council discussed new rural planning rules with concerned farmers last Wednesday.

Staff took farmers through the new Amendment C140 of the Bass Coast Planning Scheme, at the old Wonthaggi Post Office building.

The amendment relates to the Bass Coast Rural Land Uses Strategy.

Council’s planning and engagement manager Jodi Kennedy said, “The amendment can be a bit confusing so we are meeting with farmers to hear their future plans for their properties.

“We are interested in discussing their plans for building on farm land or potential for subdivision of land and how the amendment will affect them.”

Amendment C140 proposes to change

rural activity zone areas at Corinella and Coronet Bay, The Gurdies, and Inverloch and Cape Paterson.

The amendment also proposes the Rhyll Wetland rural conservation zone.

The proposals will result in the integration of new rural policies to address rural subdivision, rural dwellings, rural activity zones and non agricultural uses in the farming zone.

The amendment falls within the Bass Coast Rural Land Uses Strategy which was employed with an aim to protect the opportunity for agriculture, protect rural landscapes and provide rural tourism.

Council also held a drop in session at Kernot Hall last Thursday to meet with farmers from the area.

Delegates will travel to Cowes Customer Service Centre this Thursday and Grantville Transactional Centre next week for further consultation with regional farmers and landowners.

Pokies drain bank accounts POKIE machines eat away $43,430 on average in Bass Coast every day, totalling a loss of $15,851,964 each year.

Bass Coast Shire Council, South Coast Primary Care Partnership and Bass Coast Health focused on the family and friends of problem gamblers throughout Responsible Gambling Awareness Week last week.

The week promotes the concept of responsible gambling at an individual, industry and community level.

Council and its partners promoted the warning signs of problem gambling and ways of finding help to minimise harm to others.

At a personal level, responsible gambling is controlled, within financial means and doesn’t interfere with your life or the lives of those around you.

In Bass Coast, pokie gambling losses have the shire ranked 39th out of the 70 local governments in Victoria.

“This is not a great statistic if you consider many of the losses on pokies could have been spent on mortgages, food or education expenses,” mayor Cr Kimberley Brown said.

“Losses of $43,430 per day are unimaginable and we’d feel much better if some of that money stayed in the pockets of individuals and families.”

If you are concerned about a family member, friend or yourself, contact Gamblers Help 24 hours a day, seven days a week on 1800 858 858 or the local service in Wonthaggi on 1800 242 696.

You can also find online support via email or live chat with a counsellor by visiting www.gamblinghelponline.org.au.

Council consult: from left, strategic planner for Bass Coast Shire Council Justin Harding and strategic planning and engagement manager Jodi Kennedy spoke with local farmer Mark Stephenson about his concerns with Amendment C140 of the Bass Coast Planning Scheme.

Winners all round as super fast internet on way SOUTH Gippsland households and businesses will be able to take advantage of super fast internet from 2017.

Foster, Leongatha, Korumburra and Sandy Point will receive fixed line services from the National Broadband Network when construction is expected to start in the first quarter

of 2017. Those services are the highest level of the NBN. Mirboo North and Venus Bay have already been announced.

NBN Co released its new three year roll out plan last week.

All remaining centres in South Gippsland are now included on the plan.

This will mean with the recent satellite launch, high speed broadband will

be available to all premises and businesses in South Gippsland.

Council’s economic development coordinator Ken Fraser welcomed the announcement.

“This is great news for South Gippsland and will provide our largest towns with high quality broadband,” he said.

“With previous rollout announcements and areas already connected to

the NBN, this will mean every house and business in South Gippsland will be able to connect to 21st century internet within the next couple of years.

“This will provide a great service for residents but will be vital for the efficiency of our existing businesses, including our farming community, and will also be critical for attracting new residents, businesses and visitors to the area.”

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Column 7 MARK your calendar for the Leongatha Rose Spectacular that will join with the Loch Garden Festival this year, on November 13-14. It’s easy to exhibit. Collect your schedules from Leongatha businesses, The Star, Hays Jewellers and Harvest Laneway Nursery.

TARWIN Lower Primary School took part in Nude Food Week last week to encourage children to think about making healthy food choices that are less processed and packaged.

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FAMILY violence campaigner Rosie Batty will present at a lunch at Inverloch’s RACV Resort on Thursday, November 19.

The Australian of the Year will be the guest speaker at the event hosted by the Bass Coast South Gippsland Business Alliance from noon to 1.30pm.

MEENIYAN featured in The Age’s Saturday Spectrum liftout promoting “6 reasons to visit Meeniyan” being the Garden Festival October 31, Meeniyan Hall, Locally Made, Locally Hrown, Rail Trail and Moo’s.

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Other events include the annual art exhibition, HPV in Maryborough, swimming program, the Prep zoo excursion, Grade 2 sleepover, student portfolio presentations and the Grade 6 graduation.

SOUTH Gippslanders are encouraged to buy Pink Ribbon Day merchandise on Friday, October 23 to raise funds for breast and gynaecological cancers.

The range includes the best-selling enamel pin ($5), pink ribbon pens ($6), and the cute and collectable fitness Penny Bear ($10).

More than 50 women are diagnosed with breast or gynaecological cancer every day in Victoria.

Keep an eye out for merchandise across the region.

LOOK to the sky tomorrow morning (Wednesday) for a meteor shower. Dave Reneke

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of Astro Space News suggests optimal viewing will be between 1am and 4am.

If you see the shower and manage to take photos, please email The Star at news@thestar.com.au VISIT the Leongatha Historical Society at the Leongatha Mechanics’ Institute when the rooms are open on Thursday and Friday afternoons.

Special items of interest are the photographs of the local men who died as a result of World War One and the project involving the collection of information in the businesses and shops in the town centre.

Tell society members what you remember of these shops and businesses. The rooms will open at different times by request.

LOCH Primary School’s major fundraiser event will be held on November 14 at the Loch Reserve.

Everyone is invited to help ensure the Outdoor Movie Night is a successful one for the school.

The kiosk/bar will open at 7pm for an 8pm start. There will be hot jam donuts, face painting, pop corn, ice cream, a silent auction and more. Bring a picnic rug and come along for the family fun and the movie The Croods.

WONTHAGGI North Primary School’s grades 3 and 4 students had a wonderful time at the Phillip Island Adventure Resort Camp on Phillip Island last week.

Grade 5 students from St Joseph’s Primary School

in Wonthaggi experienced the sights of the city during a camp to Melbourne.

C O N G R AT U L A TIONS to Wonthaggi Primary School students who excelled in the recent National Mathematics Competition.

Aiden H of Grade 3 received a credit and Sebastian O scored a distinction. In the Grade 6 division, Brodie M earned a merit, while credits went to Liam S. Charlii H and Paul F. Jess C. received a distinction.

KORUMBURRA Primary School students enjoyed a fun event last Wednesday.

All Grade 1 and 2 students met at the Korumburra Train Station before boarding the train for a trip

Chinese insight KORUMBURRA’S Don Patterson will talk about reflections of China when he is the guest speaker at the Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon service at Mardan South this Sunday, October 25.

The event will be held at Scots Pioneer Church, 1230 MardanLeongatha Road, from 2pm.

Mr Patterson has long been interested in China and has visited the country several times.

He is especially keen to learn about the place of Christianity in historical and modern China.

Christine Ross will provide music at the service.

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perform for 109 residents who live at Opal Seahaven.

Mark’s speech made everyone speechless. He said, “It is a great honour to give back to the community. What every senior here has contributed to the local area and the world is an inspiration”.

Mark shook everyone’s hands and had his photo taken before leaving.

He is planning to visit the USA in 2017 for the 40th anniversary of Elvis’ death.

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I N V E R L O C H Primary School children will dress in five colours this Friday as part of Give 5 for Kids Day. The fundraiser will support children in hospital and has been organised by student Jaxon. He will talk about his journey with leukaemia.

WELL done to Kongwak Primary School student Jamieson Schmidt who competed in the regional athletics at Newborough last Tuesday, October 13. Jamieson came fourth in the triple jump.

A Rock ‘n’ Roll night fundraiser raised $2027.50 for Fish Creek and District Primary School recently.

Many parents helped on the night and contributed to a tasty supper.

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PROGRESS on the statue of Lenny Gwyther proposed for Leongatha took two steps forward and one step back recently. Two planned meetings have been deferred but Cr Bob Newton is confident it is a case of third time lucky – it is simply a matter of getting the interested parties in the same place at the same time.

Permission to erect a statue of the young hero has been granted by the Gwyther family and there is “a lot of interest,” said Cr Newton.

The community can expect an update in a couple of weeks’ time.

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Residents did not believe they would see the famous Elvis impersonator at a live show.

Mark first performed at Inverloch 20 years ago. He flew in from Tasmania in the morning and drove to Inverloch to

to Leongatha.

They enjoyed dinner together in the park, then caught the train back to Korumburra, where the Grade 1s were picked up by their families after their big afternoon.

Grade 2 students slept over at school in the senior building, after taking part in activities before settling down for their sleepover.

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Alaskan perspective: guest speaker Sue McLeod (right) spoke about Alaska at last month’s Ecumenical Pleasant Sunday Afternoon service at Mardan South. She is with Tina Bons and Reverend Paul Bauer.

RESIDENTS at Opal Seahaven at Inverloch were treated to a one hour performance by none other than international star Mark Andrew recently.

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Starry eyed: from left, residents of Opal Seahaven at Inverloch, Lydia Van Zuyden, Theodora Van Doorn and Lucille James share the limelight with Elvis impersonator Mark Andrew.

Here’s tea: Joe Simpson and Ben Clements caught these whopper fish at Inverloch on Sunday. The boys were impressed with their pinkie, trevally and flathead.

Join Relay for Life SOUTH Gippslanders will have the opportunity to honour and remember loved ones lost to cancer, recognise and celebrate local cancer survivors, patients and their carers, while raising money to help save more lives.

The 2016 Relay For Life campaign will kick off on October 27 with the official launch at a pasta buffet and trivia night, to be held in Fish Creek.

Every year, 186 people are diagnosed with cancer in the South Gippsland Shire. The survival rate for this is currently at 67 per cent, the highest it has ever been, largely due to breakthroughs in early detection,

prevention and treatment.

Relay For Life events in South Gippsland have raised nearly $400,000 to help those who are unfortunate enough to contract this terrible disease.

Ten teams have already registered to walk and the committee hopes to get more after the launch. Last year the Fish Creek committee raised just over $23,000 and has set a target of $25,000 for the walk in March.

Teams are starting to work on their fundraising ideas already and more than $3600 has already been raised towards this total.

Anyone interested in being a part of the 2016 relay, either as a survivor, patient, carer or friend, is welcome to come along to the launch or to contact Irene Gale on 0428 391 495 or Melissa Holland on 0438 586 727.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - PAGE 11

Minister keeps schools in suspense

By Sarah Vella THE Korumburra Secondary College community remains uncertain whether the school will receive state funding in the wake of Victorian Education Minister James Merlino’s visit to the school last Wednesday.

Nor is Wonthaggi Secondary College any wiser about whether it will secure funding to build a new senior campus as part of the proposed Bass Coast Education Precinct.

Mr Merlino visited Korumburra, Mirboo North and Wonthaggi secondary colleges.

He was impressed by Korumburra Secondary College’s (KSC) designs for stage one of its rebuild, but was unable to commit funds for further redevelopment.

“The government will work in partnership with the school community to look towards the next project. It could be in next year’s budget, it could be in the one after,” he said.

Mr Merlino said there has been a “hell of a lot of work involved” to deliver stage one of the rebuild at KSC. “We want the best design that will deliver the

best student outcomes,” he said.

KSC has just finished the design process for stage one of its improvement program, which will see the development of a $5.9 million science, technology and arts building.

“We took Mr Merlino on a tour of the school so he could see what is being replaced and what will stay,” principal Abigail Graham said.

“We didn’t get any commitments in terms of funding, but he was positive around the work we are doing at the school.”

Year 8 students talked to Mr Merlino about projects they are doing with the Bass Coast and South Gippsland shire councils and Burra Foods. Senior students spoke about their studies.

Mr Merlino said Labor’s first budget increased needs based funding by 70 per cent and increased equity funding by 120 percent.

As part of this, KSC will receive an extra $257,000 in equity funding next year, an increase of $141,000 on last year.

Mirboo North Secondary College will receive $88,000 in equity funding, up from nothing last year.

Wonthaggi Secondary College received $80,000 in maintenance funding to refurbish its workshop, as well as $865,000 in equity funding, an increase of al-

most $150,000 on last year.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said he will continue to fight for funding to fully upgrade KSC. “I’m really pleased the minister responded to my invitation to visit the school but I hope next time he comes with a cheque to complete the rebuild that was started by The Nationals in government,” he said.

Mr O’Brien said he is also fighting for upgrades at Leongatha Secondary College.

As for the prospect of funding for Wonthaggi Secondary College, Mr Merlino said the school was facing infrastructure challenges resulting from the former Coalition government’s neglect after it halved the infrastructure budget during its term in office.

“The needs of Wonthaggi Secondary will be considered through the usual budget processes,” he said.

Wonthaggi Secondary College principal Garry Dennis said his discussions with Mr Merlino were positive.

“Essentially as a community, we have been seeking government support for a new school for some time and have had a number of politicians visit the school in that time,” he said.

Mr Dennis said the school has had promises

Something new: Korumburra Secondary College principal Abigail Graham, Minister for Education James Merlino and Korumburra school council president Stuart Jenkin discussed the first stage of development at the college last Wednesday.

Chatting: from left, Korumburra Secondary College students Joel Findlay, Peter Veltri, Eric Zubcic, Connor Murrell, James McLean, Eleanor McKenzie, Nicholas Mann, Skye Twite and principal Abigail Graham talked about current school projects and issues facing the school and its students with Minister for Education James Merlino, fourth from left, last Wednesday. from both sides of politics in the past.

“On this occasion, Mr Merlino invited Bass MP Brian Paynter to come along and attend also,” he said.

“They had a tour around the school, we spoke about our needs and demonstrated the issues we faced and outlined our argument.”

Mr Dennis said the minister made a number of comments that gave him hope of future funding.

“Closer to the election we will be ramping up our efforts to let both sides of politics know we need a new campus at WSC,” he said.

“The key to Wonthaggi’s education precinct though, is the building of a new senior secondary college.

“Our senior site is on two hectares; the government’s schedule says it should be 6.7 hectares. Mr Merlino came along, saw our needs and we went away very positive.”

Mr Merlino was at Mirboo North Secondary College to address the South Gippsland Principals Network on the importance of building links between schools and industry.

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OPINIONS

Rates unfair

AN open letter to South Gippsland Shire Council regarding the vacant land rate.

I write to you as a vacant land owner in the shire and I am sure I represent many other land owners, wishing to show displeasure at the 200 per cent differential vacant land rate you have imposed for 2015-2016.

This is the highest rate you could impose under the Local Government Act 1989 with other property rates being: general, 100 per cent; farm, 70 per cent; commercial, 105 per cent; industrial,

105 per cent; and cultural and recreational land, 50 per cent.

The Local Government Charter, Part 1A Local Government Act, under Section 3C(1), Objectives of a council, states, “The primary objective of a council is to endeavor to achieve the best outcomes for the local community having regard to the long term and cumulative effects and decisions”.

Section 3C (2) states, “In seeking to achieve its primary objective, a council must have regard to the following facilitating objectives”:

E D I T O R I A L Minds must be put at ease THE news Mirboo North is not at risk of becoming the site of a black coal mine is cause for relief.

More than 200 people were told Mantle Mining has no intention of building a coal mine in the area, when managing director Ian Kraemer addressed a public meeting at Mirboo North on Sunday.

He told the crowd the company needed to obtain an exploration licence over the town to merely allow it to ascertain the viability of mining black coal in the Latrobe Valley.

The Mirboo North community has been fighting long and hard against the prospect of such a mine, in addition to running a strong community campaign against coal seam gas as well.

While many people remain sceptical of Mantle Mining’s claim, the community can be rest assured in knowing Mantle Mining’s pledge not to mine is now on the public record.

But the question does remain why Mantle Mining did not declare its intentions earlier, given the considerable angst the prospect of a mine was causing to the community.

This raises cynicism the company could have initially been considering to build a mine if black coal mine reserves were adequate or at least was ensuring the door to this option remained open.

Lack of information and communication throughout the entire coal seam gas process has heightened community alarm to the point where governments and prospective miners know full well the community does not welcome mining.

At the same time, and more importantly, poor lines of communication have caused perhaps undue stress to those people who face coal seam gas on their doorsteps.

Communities need to be kept better informed of the likelihood of coal seam gas and coal mining in their backyards and whether or not it will affect them.

Most people are simply relying on information distributed by anti-coal seam gas lobby groups and while no doubt this information is accurate, the lack of engagement by authorities only adds to levels of suspicion in the community.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien has commented numerous times South Gippsland is unlikely to have commercially viable reserves of coal seam gas but that is as far as official lines (as official as an Opposition MP can be) of communication have gone.

It’s time for the State Government and mining companies to end the anxiety running high in our community and tell us, once and for, if coal seam gas will eventuate or not in South Gippsland.

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(f) to ensure the equitable imposition of rates and charges; and (g) to ensure transparency and accountability in council decision making.

Vacant land owners, many in rural farming areas, appear to be taking the burden of your rating strategy imposition although they do not use council facilities and services.

Even the roads in the rural zones are generally maintained

by VicRoads at no cost to council.

I believe council has simply cash grabbed from captive ratepayers who may not wish to build a home on their land at this time.

This is really their democratic right and for many building in rural and farming zones, costs will be much higher as there are no council services such as sewerage, stormwater, reticulated water and electricity grids.

Builders and suppliers will also charge extra for deliveries and travel time.

I point this out because I believe you have imposed inequitable rates on vacant land contrary to the Local Government Charter.

I also believe rates raised by councils should be proportionate to the number of residents and that vacant land owners should not be given a penalty rate to encourage them to build, especially in farming zones.

Rural towns will expand naturally when it is economic to do so and what right have councils got to try and manipulate this

process.

Barry Gilbert, Nerrena landowner and Walkerville homeowner.

Show heart I’M disgusted at the South Gippsland Shire Council’s response to the dumping of a mattress on a vacant block (The Star, October 13).

Surely the council could overlook some cases and allow for the friendly works department workers to toss the mattress on their truck as they head back to base after finishing their shift?

David Norton, Wonthaggi.

I can do better REGARDING your front page story of October 13, “Junk Dump Anger”.

Let’s face it, a dumped bed is not an earth shattering event.

Your “Junk dump anger” headline was quite prosaic.

Given the significance of the story, may I suggest some better headlines: “Mattress mayhem” or “Dumped bed debacle”, even “Innerspring sin”.

Dan Drummond, Leongatha South.

Editor’s note: thanks for your creative suggestions Mr Drummond. The story was about more than just a dumped bed. It was about how South Gippsland Shire Council’s policy not to collect rubbish illegally disposed on vacant land was effectively costing victims of crime and therefore

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unfair. The landowner in question faced a bill of $40 to take the mattress to the tip and that was on top of the cost and time involved in transporting the mattress there.

The policy is an invitation to anyone wanting to dump their rubbish for free to simply find a vacant block of land.

Fire insight FIRE ignorant, residents, both temporary and full time, know little about preparation for summer fires, in our often visited village of Venus Bay. My expertise has been honed over 18 years by various residents of Venus Bay and members of South Gippsland Conservation Society, Inverloch.

I was a founding member with Helen Macrae, Ken Walker and Jo Miles of the Venus Bay Indigenous Plants Group 2005 which later morphed into, at Helen Macrae’s instigation, the Friends of Venus Bay Peninsula Inc. Fire brigade representatives recommend teatree hedges as ‘our best friend’. Why? Because they have tiny leaves and by the time they hit the ground they are out.

The Professor of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Environment and Sustainability Department at Queensland University stated to me aboriginal people refer to teatree as the ‘water’ tree which is found near underground water.

Our score of nine out of 10 for our Fire Ready (CFA) assessment lost a mark for chip wood incendiaries on the ground.

Credit is given to intermittent paving and growing fire retardant plants. Examples are thick ‘ground up’ hedges pruned from day of planting such as coastal teatree, (Leptospermum laevigatum) and boobialla (Myoporum insulare).

The ground cover succulent karkalla (Noon Flower) on our naturestrip saves long grass and mowing.

Weeds (non indigenous) were planted by ignorant people from the second wave of volunteer and forced immigrants in 1799.

Butchering of trees and undergrowth for cement electricity poles, on the Tarwin Lower to Inverloch and Walkerville roads, has caused koalas and many other small ground creatures and insects to lose shelter and food.

Fires can be successfully fought against burning undergrowth, before the hungry fire leaps to tree tops and houses.

Large bare tracts of land (farms) help fire to travel like a speeding bullet toward tree tops.

Foreign pine trees are ‘our greatest enemy at Venus Bay’ according to the CFA. Friends of Venus Bay Peninsula organised to have the Monterey pine, a native to coastal California and Mexico, removed a few years ago.

The replaced Banksias Nature Reserve in Centre Road, Venus Bay also has a memorial wooden seat and plaque, which honours environment supporter, the late Bob Armstrong.

We should question burning as a means of fire control.

Beverley Walker, Venus Bay.

VOXPOP! VOX Why do you think ice is such a big issue in the community?

“It is a social problem in our community. It has a lot to do with young people feeling marginalised and disengaged in the community.”

Andrew Debenham, Inverloch.

“It is too easy for the young ones to get. I can’t work out why they would want to put that stuff in their bodies though.”

Beatrice Hughes, Loch.

“It is deadly and dangerous, and kids who take it can find it highly addictive.”

Kate Whitford, Leongatha.

“It is a drain on all of the facilities in the area. It affects friends, family and all emergency services. Everybody cops it in some way or another.”

Geoff Murray, Leongatha.

Forum opens education doors THE future of education in the Bass Coast Shire was discussed at an open forum, held last Tuesday evening, October 13, at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club.

Talking futures: guest speaker Yohan Dantan chats with Newhaven College Year 10 students Saxon Taylor-LePage and Matt Fletcher at the education forum in Wonthaggi last Tuesday, October 13.

Bass Coast Shire Council’s manager economic development and tourism Peter Francis said council has an education plan that aims to develop better connections between employers and the community.

“It is not council doing everything. We are working with local schools, training providers and the education department to build those connections,” he said.

“It is important students get a range of experiences while going through school and there needs to be a better connection between what they are doing at school and work opportunities.”

Mr Francis said the forum was designed to inform the community about the Education Plan 2013-17 and to get more people involved in education.

“It wasn’t just for school students, it was for older people who are interested in lifelong learning and training as well,” he said.

The night featured guest speaker Yohan Dantan, who gave a presentation about the future of education.

Mr Francis said the key thing Mr Dantan spoke about was that in 20 years time, a lot of the jobs that are currently around will be made redundant by technology and automation.

“Students will need to be able to learn differently, look for opportunities and think for themselves,” he said.

“He made the point that revolutionising education can’t wait, it has to start now.”

Mr Francis said the evening attracted school students, school representatives and

principals and local business operators.

“After Mr Dantan’s talk, there was a panel discussion and question and answer session with Tony Connell from TS Constructions, Lynne Kirk from U3A and young local Liam McCall,” he said.

“We were really pleased to have the community engaged to talk about issues facing education in our region.”

Mr Francis said the evening generated some positive feedback.

“The forum was the first stage in getting community involvement with our education,” he said.

Mr Francis said the Education Plan does not have direct ties to the education precinct in Wonthaggi.

“However, the more we can do to raise the profile of education in the community, the more weight we will have when the community says we need more facilities,” he said.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - PAGE 13

Family turns to TV to sell home MARK and Kate Lafferty and family of Leongatha are preparing to become the next reality television stars.

Early next year they will appear on Foxtel’s top rating lifestyle program, Selling Houses Australia.

The Laffertys’ property at 35 Brumley Street, Leongatha has been languishing on the market for 18 months and they’ve hardly had an offer.

Desperate to sell and move into larger digs to cater for a growing family, with two girls, Ayla,9, and Tahlia, 6, the Laffertys turned to Selling Houses Australia.

Kate sent an email to the program in July and shortly after they were interviewed via Skype. The Laffertys were cast and soon after accepted on the program.

Selling Houses Australia quickly honed on the fact the Lafferty family is sports mad; they live and work sport every day.

Mark and Kate, who own Sportfirst stores in Leongatha and Korumburra, are involved in the area’s major sports.

Mark has just finished coaching the senior MDU Football/Netball Club team to a final’s spot in the Alberton Football League; Kate coached the A Grade

open house, with the assistance of local firm Stockdale and Leggo, Leongatha about two months ago where people inspected the home and were filmed recommending areas to improve.

The Laffertys were then handed an iPad to view all the comments; some were complimentary and some,

netball team. Mark has just started another season with the Imperials Cricket Club.

Ayla played in the Under 11 Meeniyan netball team and also plays golf and swims. Despite being only six, Tahlia is also into netball, golf and swimming The program held an

however, were not.

“It was quite funny actually watching the footage of what people had to say about our house. Some of the people in the interview we know quite well but that’s OK; we knew what we would be in for as we know how the program operates,” Mark said.

Many of the sugges-

tions put forward at the open house were used by the show’s makeover crew when they came in to do the refurbishment.

The crew came in on Wednesday, October 7 to start the job and two and a half days later, it was finished!

“The home looks amazing,” Mark said.

done by the in-house crew but a few tradies also benefited by program, having done a make-over at the Soumilas family in Kongwak last year.

Selling Houses Australia is one of Foxtel’s most popular shows, outside its sports coverage, and features the well known Shaynna Blaze who is also a judge on The Block.

Both Shaynna and Charlie Albone were down for the work on the Lafferty home, with Shaynna concentrating on the interiors and Charlie the exterior.

Look out for a date in the coming weeks when the house will again be thrown open for an open house with the film crew back again to get, hopefully, all good comments about the makeover.

And importantly the house is on the market now and available for sale at the price of $305, 000.

“We had the property originally on the market for $285,000 but considering the improvements which have been done we think the asking price is very reasonable,” Mark said.

For an inspection, contact Jason Harris, Mick Hanily or Mike West at Stockdale and Leggo, Leongatha on 5662 5800.

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Riders turn heads en route to GP SOUTH Gippslanders cheered on around 700 motorcyclists as they roared through the region as part of the annual Barry Sheene Tribute Ride last Thursday.

Motorcyclists rode from Bairnsdale to the Phillip Island Grand Prix Track via Leongatha, Inverloch and Wonthaggi, in honour of the late Barry Sheene, a British racing champion and motor sport commentator.

The ride takes place each year in the lead up to the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix on Phillip Island, held on the weekend.

Fans lined the streets in Leongatha, Inverloch and Wonthaggi to welcome the motorcycling spectacle.

Among them were students of Inverloch Primary School, who gathered outside the school to wave flags as riders zoomed by with police at front and rear. ► Full coverage of the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix in Star Sport.

Young fans: Carlee and Oliver Proudlock from Stony Creek had a ball watching the Barry Sheene Tribute Ride travel through Leongatha last Thursday.

Flying past: Inverloch Primary School student Amity, of Grade 3, cheers on motorcyclists as they pass her school during the Barry Sheene Tribute Ride last Thursday.

Zoom, zoom: Inverloch Primary School students, front, from left, Nate, Layla and Tayla lapped up the thrill of passing motorcyclists during the Barry Sheene Tribute Ride past the school last Thursday.

Tradition returns: the Barry Sheene Tribute Ride approaches the northern entrance to Leongatha last Thursday.

Tell us what you think about public transport The Victorian Government invites you to come along to share your views about public transport in the area. The team from Public Transport Victoria will be in Leongatha on Thursday 22 October to hear your feedback about buses, trains and coaches to help with future planning. Drop in anytime between 5.30pm and 7.00pm to tell us about your current experiences with public transport and what you would like to see in the future.

Waving the flag: Woorayl Lodge residents enjoyed the annual Barry Sheene Tribute Ride last Thursday and waved their flags for riders as they went past their Leongatha home. Back, from left, resident Sylvia Smith, lodge auxiliary member Joan Fiek, resident Bertha Andrews, auxiliary members Sandra Harris and Kaye Warren and resident Noelle Bright. Front from left, residents Fay Coughlan, Olive Harris and Helen Hicks.

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Date: Thursday 22 October 2015 Time: Between 5.30pm and 7.00pm Location: Council Chambers, South Gippsland Shire Council, 9 Smith Street, Leongatha.

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Businesses in South Gippsland reported losses of up to $17,000 as a result of the holiday.

Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien was disappointed by the State Government’s implementation of the new public holiday and the impact it had over his electorate.

Having issued a survey in relation to the grand final eve holiday, Mr O’Brien received an overwhelmingly negative response from business owners and managers, with 94 per cent opposing the holiday and reporting losses and wage bills totalling thousands of dollars.

“I’ve received survey responses opposing the holiday from a range of businesses which clearly demonstrates this public holiday has had a negative effect on the majority of Gippsland businesses,” Mr O’Brien said.

“In addition to this holiday being costly for business owners, many casual employees also lost out and had to forfeit the day’s wages.

“There were few positives with this holiday. Businesses that choose to open bore the brunt of penalty rates to employ staff on a public holiday and those that closed lost a day’s trade on a traditionally busy Friday in the school holidays and still had to pay wages.”

Leongatha Chamber of Industry and Commerce president Peter Watchorn said it was not fair on Leongatha businesses to forfeit a working day.

“Tourist locations received business because people travelled for the weekend.

Areas like Inverloch would have benefited from the holiday more than us,” Mr Watchorn said.

“Some tourists stopped by while passing through Leongatha but some businesses were very quiet.

“The general consensus is that we do not need the extra public holiday and it was not a good thing for business in the area.”

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - PAGE 15

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Carers party after 21 years

By Stuart Biggins THIS was more than the annual lunch as part of National Carers Week to thank carers of the aged and disabled.

Deserving honours: from left, South Gippsland Carers’ Support Group’s Heather Canning with founding members Thelma Goss and Ros (Rosie) Curwain.

This was the 21st anniversary of the South Gippsland Carer’s Support Group.

Ros (Rosie) Curwain, a nurse at the Korumburra Hospital 21 years ago was there and she came up with the idea of a carer’s support group.

This is all the more remarkable given Bass Coast Shire is only now in the process of establishing

a carer’s support group.

Ros had the honour of cutting the anniversary cake.

Thelma Goss, another founding member of the group was there, but others, sadly, were missing.

Bill Skinner, who died a couple of months ago, and his wife Joan would have been guests of great honour.

In the words of Helen Canning, one of the support group’s current jewels, Mr Skinner was a driving force behind the group and also had a position on the board for many years.

The lunch to thank and recognise the important work of carers is a Na-

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The South Gippsland Carer’s Support Group meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at Leongatha Memorial Hall, meeting room two, off Michael Place in Leongatha.

The meetings are open

to carers, former carers, service providers and friends, and provide an opportunity to present and exchange useful information.

The group provides carers with an opportunity to take a break or even find a comfortable understanding shoulder to lean on for a while.

For more information contact group co-ordinator Sheron Considine on 5662 3285.

Head chefs: from left, Amber Betts and Jake Nicholls from the Yooralla catering and hospitality team served up salad with a choice of either risotto or quiche for the South Gippsland Carer’s Support Group.

Council: trees had to go SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has defended its decision to remove vegetation along a Buffalo road last week.

Residents complained council destroyed excessive vegetation along the Buffalo-Waratah Road, but council said the work was necessary to ensure the success of future roadworks.

Council removed vegetation inside and to the back of a drain to enable road rehabilitation works to be undertaken after summer.

“There have been problems with the condition of this road due to ongoing drainage issues,” a council spokesperson said.

“Council aims to keep roadside drains clear of vegetation and other obstructions as blocked drains allow moisture to adversely impact road pavement, leading to significant costs to rehabilitate roads.”

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GIPPSLAND South MLA Danny O’Brien congratulated kindergartens that will receive State Government funding to improve facilities and give children better access to up-to-date information technology equipment.

Mr O’Brien applauded the efforts of kindergarten staff and committees that had worked hard on applications for funding to ensure the youngest members of our communities received the best possible start to their education.

He welcomed the news Fish Creek Kindergarten would receive close to $20,000 to undertake expansion works.

“Our local communities are continuing to grow and with many families moving to the electorate it is important kindergarten infrastructure keeps pace with the growth,” Mr O’Brien said.

Mr O’Brien said kindergartens to receive funding to purchase new IT equipment included: • Fish Creek Kindergarten, $1500; • Prom Coast Centre for Children at Foster, $676; • Meeniyan Preschool, $1388; • Poowong Kindergarten, $1419; • Toora Kindergarten, $1500; and • Welshpool Kindergarten, $1500.

“As a father of kindergarten children myself I understand how important it is to ensure kindergarten children have access to modern IT equipment and are educated in facilities that are fit-for-purpose and meet the needs of today’s kinder curriculum is vital,” Mr O’Brien said.

In the Bass electorate, Drysdale Street Kindergarten at Wonthaggi received $1259 and White Road Kindergarten at Wonthaggi received $985.

“THE STAR�, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - PAGE 17

Coast guard to the rescue PORT Welshpool Coast Guard commissioned its recently acquired 4100 series Noosa Cat, the S.W. Hurley as its primary search and rescue vessel recently.

Flotilla commodore Rocco Maruzza said the $200,000 vessel was named after two of Port Welshpool’s longest serving members, husband and wife team Sid and Wendy Hurley.

Sid, a former commodore, was a founding member of the volunteer coast guard in Gippsland. “The coast guard originated out of Port Albert and was under the guidance of the Marine Organisation of NSW,� Sid said.

Port Albert was chosen as the first base because it leads to open sea.

Thirty-three years ago, Sid helped establish the coast guard at Port Welshpool. “In the early days here at Port Welshpool we worked out of a caravan on a roster system.

As funds became available, we started to build our facility which started with a radio room and then a training room and finally a cover for a boat,� he said. “This was all due to the wonderful support of the members and the community and local business who have supported the coast guard over the years.�

Over the years the Coast Guard has had a number of commodores include the first female commodore in Judy Stephens. “All have passed on their considerable knowledge to the

volunteers,� Sid said.

The Port Welshpool Coast Guard started out using members’ boats to perform rescues and assistance. Their first rescue boat was a 16 foot open deck vessel.

Following the brief history of the Port Welshpool Coast Guard, Mr Maruzza invited everyone to make their way to the dock where the new vessel was moored to witness the commissioning.

Sergeant Alan Rice said the Water Police could now rest easy now Port Welshpool had a vessel suitable to perform rescues in this area. “Boats are getting bigger and more powerful all the time. This gift gives us peace of mind to know the volunteers have a vessel to do the rescues,� he said.

The new vessel was based at Paynesville as part of the Gippsland Water Police and was gifted to the Port Welshpool Coast Guard by Victoria Police.

Chris Newman, the Gippsland Squadron commodore for Gippsland Squadron and Alan Rice, Sergeant from Gippsland Water Police, spearheaded the acquisition of the new vessel, along with the help of Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien and the former Minister for Emergency Services Kim Wells.

The boat has twin 370hp engines, navigational equipment, excellent rear deck access with dive ladder and marlin board, a chart table, greater range, enhanced crew and passenger facilities, dedicated stretcher table and head/shower/galley.

Officially named: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien (left) with Sid and Wendy Hurley after whom the Port Welshpool Coast Guard new search and rescue vessel has been named. Sid and Wendy were presented with a sign of the new name by Commodore Rocco Maruzza (centre).

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Teens stage stellar performance FAMILY and friends gathered at Mesley Hall last Wednesday night to see Leongatha Secondary College students perform drama and dance pieces at the second semester performance evening.

Students from across

all year levels showcased their performance skills in front of a packed audience with a diverse program offering performances from William Shakespeare to collaborative contemporary dance numbers.

Arts coordinator Jamie Cummins said the event gives students a chance to perform their pieces prior

to drama and dance examinations in coming weeks.

“These evenings provide an opportunity for students to feel the tension of pre-performance and put into practice the skills they have focused on this semester. In a way it is the ultimate test,” Mr Cummins said.

The Mesley Hall foy-

er was transformed into an art gallery exhibiting works from high performing art students across the school.

The display showcased talents in photography, painting, sculpture and print, with a wide variety of talented artists congratulated for their work this semester.

Dramatic duo: from left, Amber Starlight and Tristain Noble proved it takes two to tango in their Roxanne performance at Leongatha Secondary College’s performance evening.

Below, Beat it: from left, Tegan Weahiko, Ella Lyons, Travis Nash, Chelsie Geary and Jae Beavis danced to a Michael Jackson classic at Leongatha Secondary College’s performance evening last Wednesday.

Clowning around: back, from left, Nikya Wright, Kobe Barnard and Jemma Jolly, and front, from left, Ayla Deenen, Chloe Wylie and Chelsea Hofman put on a fantastic show in their Circus piece at the Leongatha Secondary College performance evening.

Mayor’s message Cr Jeanette Harding

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Guard so the recent acquisition of a capable research vessel is more than welcome.

The 4100 series Noosa Cat, built and maintained to Marine Survey Standard, is now the organisation’s primary search and rescue vessel with all levels of government playing a crucial role in its acquisition.

Victoria Police gifted the former water police vessel that was previously based at Paynesville and Chris Newman, the Gippsland Squadron Commodore for Gippsland Squadron, and Sergeant Alan Rice from Gippsland Water Police, spearheaded the project.

Combining additional crew safety and training capabilities, the vessel has twin engines, navigation equipment, vastly improved bridge visibility, excellent rear deck access with dive ladder and marlin board, a chart table, greater range and endurance capabilities and a dedicated stretcher table.

This high standard training facility greatly assists

building community resilience and safety in the area.

More than 20 local residents participated in our community workshop at Coal Creek, with six councillors, the CEO, three directors and six staff.

It was a wonderful opportunity to hear about the issues that affect the community directly from them and it gave participants a chance to informally discuss these matters with council staff.

The participants each provided their own ideas for council’s consideration.

They also discussed the ideas raised through the recent OurSay online engagement and draft annual initiatives.

Key issues highlighted in the discussion included the need to review library facilities and footpaths for improved accessibility.

There were community concerns regarding coal seam gas and an interest in developing the Leongatha CBD streetscape.

General concerns were

raised regarding rates and the need to reduce costs, the value of community foundations, but also the concerns in establishing them.

This information will all be taken into consideration during council’s budgeting process and I sincerely thank everyone for attending.

More than 450 people were serenaded by Athol Guy from Australian band, The Seekers, at a free concert in Korumburra.

The event celebrated the 33rd Victorian Seniors Festival and I congratulate council for hosting a successful event once again.

Active senior living is important to overall health and happiness, and it was encouraging to see so many out and about where often some just don’t get the opportunity to do so.

The event celebrates a statewide festival, but council has a number of ongoing services and programs to help older adults become more active and engaged in the community.

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Teens experience real world BASS Coast Shire Council welcomed students from Korumburra Secondary College who were interested in learning from council’s specialists recently.

The Year 8 students are working on projects that allow them to make sense of classroom learning with real world events.

The real world events students were particularly interested in at Bass Coast were: • social and planning aspects of the Kernot dairy proposal; • extent of damage to natural environment caused by Rhyll Transfer Station; • challenges of maintaining road networks; and

• ethical management of animals.

The focus on real world learning is being driven by the Broadening Horizons Project, a national project being piloted by employers and schools across Gippsland.

The depth of understanding and interest shown by the students greatly impressed council staff.

Year 8 mentor Steve Santilli accompanied the students on their visit and said the program provided students with the opportunity to be consultants around real world issues.

“Students are provided with a problem that impact industry and work towards understanding the issue, the facts surrounding it, investigating possible solutions, and offering and providing a final product based on their research,” Mr Santilli said.

Taking note: Korumburra Secondary College students visited Bass Coast Shire Council as part of the Broadening Horizons Project with Year 8 mentor Steve Santilli (far left) and council’s manager people and culture, John Wynen (far right). The students are, back, from left, Binhjelyn Nguyen, Carly Delongville, Annabelle Shutlar, Shelley Lawrence, Joel Findlay, Darcy Kemp, Leyton Whyte, Beau Connell, Adrian Gale and Michael Lynch. Front, from left, Jayde Clark, Connor Murrell, Eric Zubcic, Peter Veltri, Zeth Austin and Rory Pattison.

Bass Valley leads teaching BASS Valley Primary School at Corinella is among Victoria’s highest achieving schools.

The school is finalist in two categories of the Victorian Education Excellence Awards. Winners will be announced at an awards eve-

ning at Melbourne’s Regent Plaza Ballroom on Friday, October 30.

The school is named in the Outstanding School Advancement Award for its philosophy of improving student learning, wellbeing and engagement ‘one priority at a time’.

Six years ago, the school set about identifying key causes of poor individual student and whole-school outcomes.

Targeted programs were then developed to systematically address issues including: low level literacy and numeracy skills, lack of

early childhood education, and poor school-community partnerships.

A new strategic plan, professional development in priority areas, and a whole-school learning model have delivered outstanding success for students, staff and the wider

Facelift for Leongatha street A LEONGATHA street will undergo a $460,000 revamp

by South Gippsland Shire Council.

A’Beckett Street, between Long and Hassett streets, will have a new surface, footpath, and kerb and channeling as a result of works that could start by Christmas this year.

More trees will be planted on the naturestrip adjoining homes to create a pleasant setting.

The facelift will be the first for the residential street since construction post World War Two. Council held a public information session in Leongatha last Tuesday, October 13, to discuss the proposal with the public. Six people attended.

Council’s engineering coordinator Paul Challis

said, “We are basically replacing like with like, except for the pavement material.

“We are going to improve an asset that will hopefully give us 50 years plus of life with the right maintenance.”

Council’s asset planning engineer Geoff Davis said the works were needed due to the wet, swampy ground beneath the road impacting it.

“The pavement is shot, the footpath is shot, and the kerb and channelling is shot, so we are replacing the whole kit and caboodle,” he said.

The project is the only reconstruction works council will undertake in the urban area of Leongatha this year, with several other projects being undertaken in Korumburra.

Tenders for the A’Beckett Street project closed last Tuesday. Council will now assess the tenders before al-

Be a Friend and Be Safe, outlines the expected behaviours of everyone at the school, and have become the foundation for the school’s success.

The school has extremely high expectations of all students – regardless of background or personal circumstances – and the

students embraced these expectations.

The school’s motto that ‘Every student is important, every teacher is an asset, every parent is a partner’ underlines the importance of teachers, students and parents working together to provide a great education.

The forty fifth in a series of columns marking 50 years of Leongatha Lyric Theatre in 2015

2010: High Society, The Droitwich Discovery and Educating Rita Reviewing proposal: discussing the impending works on Leongatha’s A’Beckett Street were, from left, South Gippsland Shire Council’s asset planning engineer Geoff Davis, Leongatha resident Andy Grayden and council’s engineering coordinator Paul Challis. locating the project.

Council expects about 16 households in A’Beckett Street and nearby Hattam Court to be affected by

the works. Mr Challis said the contractor would work with residents to minimise delays in accessing their properties.

Mayor’s message Cr Kimberley Brown THE MotoGP provides a significant economic boost to the region of around $40 million – not just any event can have that kind of impact on a regional area.

It’s no secret this event is great for not only Phillip Island, but Bass Coast as a region, bringing thousands of visitors through the shire on their way to the track.

I’d like to thank everyone who contributes to making the event a success every year, including our wonderful community who hosted all our visitors once again.

There was a strong welcome for both the Barry Sheene Tribute Ride and the Cranbourne Run, and I hope plenty of Bass Coast residents took advantage of the free admission on the Friday.

school community.

Principal Leanne Edwards is finalist in the Outstanding Primary Principal Award for developing programs that focus on student wellbeing and effective learning.

The school’s positive behaviours program, Be a Learner, Be Respectful,

A huge effort has been made from across the organisation to ensure the shire, and in particular Phillip Island, is looking fantastic for the Moto GP. The support from various council departments, along with the support from the community, attributes to the great success of this world class sporting event.

This support creates a welcoming community and showcases Phillip Island and Victoria to the rest of the world as a major sporting venue, and spotlights Phillip Island and Bass Coast as a unique holiday and tourism destination.

Council undertakes regular planned maintenance works as part of its Roads and Parks Maintenance Works Program to ensure a year round consistent appearance

throughout the shire.

Around Bass Coast The drop-in sessions for Amendment C140 to implement the recommendations from the Rural Land Use Strategy and the Review of Rhyll Wetland are well underway.

It’s great to see people booking in and taking the opportunity to find out how their properties may be affected by the amendment.

There are still a few more sessions being held at the Cowes Customer Service Centre from 11am to 3pm on Thursday, October 22 and the Grantville Transaction Centre from 11am to 3pm on Thursday, October 29.

I’d also like to wish all of our VCE students the best of luck as they kick off their exams next week.

THE five years leading up to Lyric Theatre's 50th anniversary were characterised by an emphasis on plays with 12 plays being produced and just five musicals.

High Society was cast after auditions were held in early January.

The performance season opened in April, with good reviews from the local newspapers.

Greg Wright was praised for his work as musical director after introducing a comprehensive string section to the orchestra, and Peter McAlpine directed an entertaining and thrilling show.

High Society generated a profit of $11,025 and the expenditure stayed well below the budget of $40,450.

As soon as the curtain closed on High Society, auditions were held for the one act play The Droitwich Discovery, which would be entered in the Foster OneAct Play Festival in August.

The play was well received at the festival and was awarded for the most outstanding design.

Cast members Michael Dixon and Ivan Koetsveld also received awards.

In September, the cast of The

The leads: Glen Turner and Chelsea Foon in starred in the 2010 production of High Society.

Droitwich Discovery performed in the Monash One Act Play Festival at the Unicorn Theatre in Mount Waverley where it won nominations for best play, best director and best actor.

The play was finally aired at the Coal Creek Literary Festival i n O c t o b e r, w h e r e t h e performance was a fundraiser for the Relay for Life charity.

The eight performance season of Educating Rita opened in the Dakers Centre, Leongatha, on September 3.

The full cast consisted of David Tattersall and Jo Street, directed by David Baggallay.

Teaming well together, the trio put on an awe inspiring show, resulting in an income of $1806.

C h r i s a n d D o n Pe r r e t t presented the Geoff Perrett Rising Star Award to Michael Dixon at the NovemberAGM. Lyric president Mark Eva outlined the production for 2011, which was to be Jekyll and Hyde directed by Nathan Eva. The year finished with Lyric Theatre hosting the GAT awards night at Mesley Hall on December 11.

Angus McLaren and Brad Beach shared the role of Master of Ceremonies.

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ONSITE AT 1.30PM SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2015

ONSITE AT 1.00PM SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2015

SELLING HOUSES AUSTRALIA MAKEOVER ? Fully renovated 3BR family home in a great sought after location

BLUE RIBBON BEAUTY ON 10 ACRES

SECURE YOUR DREAM

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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2.5 acre bush block Sealed driveway entrance New plain wire fencing and power available Protective Covenant with large building envelopes Only approx 3 kms from Mirboo North township this rare acreage allotment ? Would be ideal for any person looking to establish a home with plenty of space. ? School bus passes driveway.

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20 Leongatha North Road, Leongatha

Lot 6 Muirhead Drive, Mirboo North

Lot 2 Darlimurla Road, Mirboo North

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Terms 10% deposit on signing Bal 60 days

? Ducted natural gas heating, 2 toilets and second shower, new floor coverings and light fittings ? Outside kids playroom/4th BR, undercover outdoor area, lock up yard ? Superb renovation with all the work done here

35 Brumley Street, Leongatha $305,000 Sole Agent

Terms 10% deposit on signing Bal 60 days

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Huge open living area with designer kitchen and fitting • Large double garage & separate shed/workshop

Immaculate unit, 2 living areas,2 bathrooms • 2 split systems, dishwasher, quality curtains throughout • Double garage, paved entertaining area, good sized yard

• ? 3 BR BV home, open plan living, dining, kitchen area ? Undercover entertaining area, Close proximity to schools • • ? Single garage and low maintenance yard

26 Tarwin Rid Boulevard, Leongatha $700,000

12/17 MacDonald Street , Leongatha $320,000 Sole Agent 2 2

2A Davison Street, Leongatha

CONVENIENT RURAL LIVING

QUITE COURT SETTING

75 Hillgroves Road, Leongatha South 3 $475,000 Sole Agent

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16 Byrne Street, Leongatha $189,000 Sole Agent

36 Chamberlain Drive, Leongatha 3 $315,000 Sole Agent

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Prime location, 3.7 acre low density res.

The land can be developed into 2000m2 parcels S.T.C.A. Space right in town and walking distance to the main

46 Brown Street, Leongatha $350,000

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9 Bazley Street, Leongatha $210,000 Sole Agent

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30 Young Street, Leongatha REDUCED $255,000 S/A

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3BR BV home with original features through out • Great family home on approx 2 acres in town, pool R/C A/C soild fuel heater, near new carpet through out • New kitchen, floor coverings & outdoor area Large double garage with concrete floor and power • 2 living areas, repainted throughout, Potential for subdivision

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2 Sawyer Street, Leongatha $465,000

3 bdrm brick home with ensuite situated in quiet court ?

Gas ducted heating, R/C air con and feature stone fire place ?

Offers views over the township. Shed with side access. ?

5 Douglas Court, Leongatha $280,000 Sole Agent

www.stockdaleleggo.com.au

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GREAT LOCATION

3 Bedrooms, Double garage Built by quality local builder Huge 19.9sq under roof. Low maintenance

1/61 Shingler St, Leongatha $349,000

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RETRO CHARM

Immaculate B/V with great views, landscaped gardens • 3 Br, ensuite, W.I.R, open plan living • Large covered outdoor area, direct access from garage •

QUALITY 3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE ? ? ?

30 Morgans Road, Meeniyan $485,000 Sole agent

Quiet court location, local builders own modern home Open plan living, R/C, W.I.R, ensuite & B.I.R's Dble glazed windows, undercover outdoor area & gardens

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• Well maintained 3 BR home on a good sized block • Separate lounge, wood heater, undercover entertaining deck • Single carport, lock up shed with power, access to backyard

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EXTRA LARGE IN THE GRANGE

• Light filled modern contemporary designer home on 1 acre •

? Great location, 5 kms to Leongatha on 1 acre ? Well built 3BR/BV home by local builder ? Rural views, productive orchard, very low maintenance

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? 2 Large living areas, modern bathroom with spa bath, updated kitchen, fully repainted inside and out

1.85 Acres Sealed driveway entrance Power available New plain wire fencing Home sites with northerly aspect Protective covenant with large building envelopes Admire the outlook from this cleared 1.85 acre block only minutes from town.

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35/ 17 Macdonald Street, Leongatha $269,000 2

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Walk to school from home L

ESS than 300 metres from the Leongatha education precinct, this four bedroom brick veneer home offers great family living within easy walking distance from the schools.

On the high side of the street, there are lovely rural views from the living area.

A timber kitchen with electric double oven and gas hot plates services the adjacent dining area.

The main bedroom has an ensuite and the remaining three bedrooms all have builtin robes.

A 3.4kw solar system keeps the power bills low.

This is a great family home in a family friendly location.

LEONGATHA 2 Warralong Court Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922

$329,000

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HUGE PRICE REDUCTION

NEW LISTING

SOLD LEONGATHA LOCATION, LOCATION!

DUMBALK - 217 Dollar Road IMPROVER'S POTENTIAL

MEENIYAN SUPERB 1.1 ACRE BLOCK RIGHT IN TOWN

LEONGATHA-1 Bate Street GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR FAMILIES OR INVESTORS

• 2 BR unit. Easy flat walk to shops, medical centre, schools, transport • Freshly painted. Open plan living, R/C A/C. Lock-up garage, courtyard • Currently leased out, it will suit investors, also retirees or 1st time buyers

• Offered for the 1st time in decades. ¼ acre block (approx.)

• 5 sq. sunroom/rumpus, 3 BRs, lounge, galley- kitchen & meals • Large back yard (rear access) 2carports, studio. Views

• Approx. 1.1 acres block. Town water & power available • Quiet & private location. A little natural bush remains. Abuts rail trail • Easy stroll to shops. Ready to build. Scarce large block in town.

• Well-maintained, freshly painted 4 BR, 2 bathroom & study home • Lounge with gas heating; kitchen, dishwasher, electric cooking • Drive through gate access to dble lock-up garage, garden shed

$199,000

NEW LISTING

LEONGATHA A GOOD, HONEST BRICK HOME

LEONGATHA - 2A Horn Street PERFECTLY RENOVATED & LOCATED, FAMILY PERFECT

• 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

• Immaculate, fully renovated 4 BR/ 2 bathroom character home • Stylish kitchen/ meals, large lounge, indoor/outdoor room • Floorboards, gas ducted htg. Power to workshop. Large backyard

$275,000 Sole agent

Insight

$199,000

$319,000

$235,000 Sole agent

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

KORUMBURRA A CAPTIVATING MASTERPIECE

MT ECCLES 'HILLVUE'- EVERYTHING YOU COULD WISH FOR - 36 ACRES

• Modern, exciting 5 BR residence. Central open plan family living • Separate lounge. 2 Outdoor living areas. Solar power/hot water service • Side access to extra boat/ vehicle parking & large shed/workshop

• 4 BR & study homestead. Beautiful setting, panoramic views • Lge, kitchen/family, elegant lounge. 2x double garages under roofline • 2 BR studio with bthrm. Sheds galore, laneways, stockyards, creek, dam.

$440,000

$739,000 Sole agent

insightrealestate.com.au Lindsay Powney 0428 515 103

Robyn Powney 0488 454 547

5 McCartin Street LEONGATHA

5662 2220

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - PAGE 25

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

Howitt’s End in a special setting L

IKE Rivendell in Lord of the Rings, Howitt’s End is in an amazing setting unlike any most of us are accustomed to.

Nestled amongst a backdrop of rare maples, stands of magnificent gums and tree ferns in the background, it is a place where wildlife is in abundance.

The Tarwin River and another creek meander

through the property, habitats where platypus and fish can be found. Lyrebirds have also been known to pay frequent close up visits to the residences.

A cluster of buildings have been sited to capture this wonderful setting, in particular a restful lake outlook.

The first, a one bedroom cottage retreat, features a well appointed kitchen with Caesarstone bench tops and a solid fuel

cooker in addition to a stainless steel stove.

A dining room with solid fuel heater adjoins the kitchen. A huge bay window dominates the extra large bedroom, capturing garden vistas. There is also an ensuite and sitting area.

A studio contains large lounge, bedroom, bathroom and toilet downstairs.

There is a second bedroom and office upstairs, while a barn style workshop and

cellar also has an upstairs study.

Further away, another mountain hut in disrepair with upstairs bedroom was once used as a sleep out.

An old railway carriage in need of attention

and two containers provide plenty of additional storage.

Water is plentiful with 100,000 litres tank capacity in total. Along with a raised gazebo, there are a variety of options from

which to contemplate the beautiful surroundings.

Set on approximately 20 acres, there are two titles that could be sold separately.

Approximately 20km from Leongatha, this

unique property will inspire the artistic person, those seeking permanent living, multiple occupancy or simply a private holiday lifestyle retreat.

Inspection highly recommended.

ALLAMBEE Contact agent for location Insight Real Estate Leongatha 5662 2220

$420,000

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FRIDAY NOV 20, 2015 AT 2PM TARWIN LOWER FOOTBALL CLUBROOMS, TARWIN LOWER

TARWIN LOWER - SOUTH GIPPSLAND PREMIER GRAZING PROPERTY - 675 ACRES IN 2 LOTS

Lot 1 – 563 acres home & shedding/ Lot 2 – 112 acres • Beef/sheep fattening/breeding enterprise • Magnificent blue ribbon grazing property • Same family ownership for over 100 years (dissolution of partnerships) • Good balance of heavy carrying flats & sandy loam rises • 3 – 4 bedroom home, shedding, stockyards x 2 • Excellent water & secure high rainfall • Central to seaside towns Venus Bay & Walkerville INSPECTION STRICTLY BY APPOINTMENT ONLY WITH SELLING AGENTS ELD9240548

Elders Leongatha Don Olden 0417 805 312 Zel Svenson 0438 636 290

Alan Steenholdt 0409 423 822

8A (AP CRES PR OX)

Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244

LI N ST EW IN G

LI N ST EW IN G

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Andrew Newton 0402 940 320

Alex Scott & Staff Leongatha Peter Dwyer 0428 855 244 Andrew Newton 0402 940 320

5662 0922 45 Bair Street LEONGATHA

AUCTION FRIDAY NOV 27, 2PM

2 WARRALONG COURT, LEONGATHA

690 FOSTER MIRBOO ROAD, FOSTER NORTH

UNIT 4,THE GRANGE, LEONGATHA

• 4 bedroom home, master with ensuite • Lovely rural views from living area • 300m from education precinct

• Self sustainable country retreat • 2 bedrooms, central kitchen with wood fire • Bungalow, sheds, fruit trees, veggie patches

• 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, double garage • 2 living areas, 2 R/C A/C's • Modern kitchen, stainless appliances

$329,000

$325,000

$320,000

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AT LEONGATHA TOWN HALL, MEETING ROOM

75 WILD DOG VALLEY RD, LEONGATHA 6 WARRALONG COURT, LEONGATHA

THE JEAN DEPOT, LEONGATHA

BEST DRY CLEANERS, LEONGATHA

• Perfectly presented 3 bedroom home • Master bedroom with ensuite • Double garage, located in quiet court

• Located at 5 Smith Street, Leongatha • Iconic business opportunity • Well known with proven track record

• Iconic 30 years business • Only Dry Cleaners in the region • MASSIVE price reduction!

• Outstanding grazing property adjoining Leongatha town boundary • 151.5 ACRES (3 titles) • To be offered in 2 lots • Owned within the same family for over 50 years

$345,000

$25,000 + SAV

All offers over $75,000 considered + S.A.V.

TERMS 10% DEPOSIT, BALANCE 90 DAYS

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One of Leongatha’s finest homes H

ERE is a rare opportunity to secure this beautiful modern sandstone brick family home set on an allotment of 1582m2.

The well appointed Tassie oak kitchen has a thoughtfully designed floor plan, with the large meals and living room giving views of the extensive alfresco area and substantial landscaped garden that will delight.

Meticulously maintained, this home boasts four bedrooms, office/study, master bedroom with a walk-in robe, and newly updated full ensuite with a sliding door leading to the outdoor spa.

The formal lounge is adjacent to the master bedroom providing a separate parents’ retreat if required.

The main bathroom also has been renovated and is central to the other three spa-

cious bedrooms.

Entertain in style with a built-in gourmet BBQ area complete with an eight seater spa, all undercover and with all weather blinds allowing for access all year round.

There is a double garage with internal access and access to the outdoor entertain area.

Notable appointments include four reverse cycle air-conditioners, a ducted vacuum system, double glazed windows, natural gas hot water, ceiling fans in all bedrooms, tank water with automatic sprinkler system around the garden and heated towel rails in both bathrooms.

This beautiful home has been loved and now it’s your opportunity to write the next chapter.

To appreciate this quality home, inspection is a must.

LEONGATHA 13-14 Warralong Court Landmark HarcourtsLeongatha 5662 2292

P.O.A.

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THURSDAY OCTOBER 29 AT 1PM ON SITE

447 Riverview Road, Heyfield

235 ACRES – 95HA IN TWO TITLES TO BE SOLD AS ONE ? ? ? ? ? ?

Outstanding dairy, fattening or turnout country – heavy carrying Frontage to the Thompson river Abundant water supply with 252 megalitres of high reliability water shares plus 123 megalitres of low reliability water shares Additional and extremely reliable water from impressive lagoon system Substantial renovated historic homestead also for sale which adjoins land holding EXTREMELY VERSATILE WITH AN EXCELLENT WATER SUPPLY

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Quality farm with stunning views T

HIS excellent gently undulating property has well fertilised pasture, seven dams and town water.

Anderson is fenced to five paddocks that can carry around 50 cows and calves, fatten steers or suit horses.

The comfortable two bedroom home has ocean views plus shedding, and stockyards provide the basis for your dream coastal property.

The Bass Coast Rail Trail from Woolamai to Kilcunda runs past the property, providing excellent opportunity for horse or bike riding and walking.

The beaches of Kilcunda, San Remo, Phillip Island and Cape Paterson are all within a few minutes’ drive and Melbourne is just 1.25 hours away.

Enjoy your perfect coastal farming property and surfing, swimming, fishing at your fingertips, p , as well as commanding g views.

KILCUNDA 3231 Bass Hwy

Paul Bourke: 0428 451 366 or 5147 2200 118-120 Johnson Street, Maffra www.gippslandrealestate.com

Matt Childs: 0418 512 494 or 9866 5588 www.prh.com.au

Elders Real Estate Leongatha & Korumburra Don Olden 0417 805 312

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Rotary backs young drivers INVERLOCH Rotary Club is helping young drivers gain their licence.

The club recently donated $1000 to Mitchell House in Wonthaggi towards its L2P (Learner to Probationary) driver education program.

Club president Isabella McLean said the L2P program supports disadvantaged youth to the age of 22 years in gaining their driver’s licence.

Mitchell House manages the program using three cars – two in Wonthaggi and one in Corinella – with more than 30 mentors.

Mentors are trained by VicRoads to ride with the learners and guide them through 120 hours of supervised driving - a requirement to gain a licence in Victoria.

Mentors do more than just the driver training, as they can also help youth with education choices, and career and employment planning, given their many hours of contact.

Ms McLean thanked the Transport Accident Commission for its support of this program.

TAC helps by funding a substantial portion of the program to acquire vehicles and running costs, and through assisting the Rotary Club of Inverloch to buy four breathometers located in hotels in Wonthaggi and Inverloch.

Ms McLean also encouraged hotel patrons to check their blood alcohol readings for driver safety reasons, but also as funds from these machines will be allocated by the club to this worthy program to buy fuel for the vehicles.

Veronica Dowman, L2P program coordinator, said, “We are thankful for the Rotary Club of Inverloch’s community and youth programs support of our efforts to have well trained young people gain their driver’s licence.

“The evidence demonstrates this leads to a positive impact on reducing road trauma.”

Helping hand: from left, Rotary Club of Inverloch president Isabella McLean presents a cheque for $1000 to Jan Bourne, coordinator of Mitchell House and Veronica Downman, L2P program coordinator, to help train young drivers.

Race-goers urged to ‘be races ready’ THE Transport Accident Commission is reaching out to country Victorians with a new campaign urging racing fans to plan a safe way home from the track.

The new country television advertisement takes a light hearted look at a young man’s pre-races grooming ritual as he prepares to head trackside.

TAC road safety manager Liz Waller said the campaign came as regional Victorians prepared for a busy schedule of country race meets across the state.

With drink driving responsible for a quarter of all Victorian road deaths, the campaign encourages race-goers to ‘be races ready’ by planning a safe way home from the track.

“Having a fun day at the races is a popular pastime for country Victori-

ans and for many of them drinking alcohol is part of that,” Ms Waller said.

“If you are planning on drinking at the races, your plan needs to include a safe way home that doesn’t involve driving.”

The TAC has revamped its message to drink drivers with new campaigns that no longer tell offenders they are ‘bloody idiots’, instead reminding them they have ‘a lot to lose’ if they drive over the limit.

“Rather than talking to the few who are still doing the wrong thing, it’s about bringing the entire community on board and making them think about the things that are really important to them,” Ms Waller said.

“This new approach reminds anyone planning on drinking alcohol about their responsibilities to their loved ones and encourages them to plan a safe way home.”

The new country racing campaign

is backed by a ramped up police presence, with roadside breath testing coinciding with race meets. The increased enforcement is supported by a TAC grant to fund $650,000 worth of overtime hours for road safety policing over and above normal police operations from now until the end of the year.

Race-goers wanting to check their blood alcohol level will be able to find TAC breath testing teams near the exit points at up to 60 regional meets this season.

Free giveaways, including bottled water and sunscreen, will also be available to help punters freshen up before hitting the road.

“It is really important we reach out to country race-goers as TAC research shows that regional drivers are more likely to drink and drive than residents in metropolitan Melbourne,” Ms Waller said.

Spreading word: punters should look out for Zero Hero staff at country race meetings to learn about the importance of not driving excessively and driving home from race meetings.

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Backyard Bl tz

Investing for the future JOHN Burke of SG Hire and Sales in Leongatha doesn’t do things by halves.

By continually investing in new equipment, John hopes to keep customers happy and stay ahead of the game.

He has just upgraded with a new 8 series stand-on compact Kanga loader, now with 35 horsepower, while new to the business is a twin articulated small drum roller ideal for driveways and forecourts.

Soon to arrive is a vertical mast boom to assist workers in factories and sheds to access stock.

The business has certainly stepped up a gear in providing short or medium term hire options for South Gippsland in a big range of hire equipment.

Teens conquer race FOUR Mirboo North Secondary College students embarked on a gruelling 15km hike through the Dandenong Ranges recently.

Year 12 VCAL students Darcy Linforth, Aleisha Loh, Angus Sauppe and Ben Jones and teacher Andrew McGrath woke up at 5am to take part in The Kokoda Challenge.

Their team, named Last Hurrah, competed in the schools’ challenge.

The course started at Ferntree Gully National Park and wound in an upwards loop to Kalorama Park at the top of Mount Dandenong.

The route encompassed the Kokoda Memorial Walk and tested students’ stamina on the 1000 steps.

From there, participants followed a similar course on their return to the finish line at Ferntree Gully Picnic Ground.

The Year 12 students have been studying Kokoda and had visited the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne earlier this year.

The Melbourne Kokoda Challenge was tough. Students had no idea how difficult the course would be, especially the winding narrow trails up the mountain and of course the 1000 steps, and for that they had not trained at all.

They each carried a small pack on their back with a few snacks and water; there was only one drink station along the way. The team decided to rest only for a few minutes there even though the going was tough, which proved to be a winning decision.

The team finished at about 10.30am, having started at 7am. They were delighted and surprised to find they had won the schools’ challenge and were presented with medals, certificates and a perpetual trophy.

But there is nothing to beat the feeling of satisfaction that comes from setting a goal and achieving that goal against all odds.

When asked if they felt inspired to take on The Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea, the answer was a resounding “yes”.

Talk about transport PEOPLE who are interested in having a say on the issue of public transport in South Gippsland are urged to attend a public forum on the topic.

Public Transport Victoria (PTV) will hold a forum in Leongatha this Thursday, October 22 between 5.30pm and 7pm in the council chambers on Smith Street.

Max Semken from the South West Gippsland Transport Group said he believes South Gippsland can get rail travel back sooner rather than later.

He said before rail is returned, the transport group would like to see an increase in bus services.

“If we focus on increasing bus services right through the region and into Melbourne, that will bring the trains,” Mr Semken said.

“More buses would mean an increase in tourism, which could be worth millions to the local economy.

“We are currently trying to organ-

ise a new engineers report for the South Gippsland line and to have the track cleared, which will also be instrumental to bringing back the trains.”

Mr Semken said public transport in the South Gippsland, Bass Coast and former Alberton shires will become a major issue in the near future.

“My belief is that public transport is a major federal election issue for funding and also an economic development issue for the local shires,” he said.

“Public transport is and will be a major economic driver for South Gippsland and Bass Coast.”

Mr Semken said if rail was returned to Leongatha, it would also open up other areas for a rail connection, including Port Anthony and Yarram.

“That would make Port Anthony Gippsland’s major port, rather than having to transport goods to the Port of Melbourne which could also mean more jobs,” he said.

Manor - a garden delight MOUNT Eccles Manor is once again opening its gates to the public as guests are granted an opportunity to venture around the exquisite grounds this weekend.

The Hall Road property overlooks the rolling hills of Mt Eccles with roses, irises, echiums and ixia bursting open for all to see.

In full flower for spring, Christine and David Corbidge’s property has never looked better with preparations to host a garden wedding in a week’s time.

It is hard to imagine that 15 years ago the lush gardens were bare paddocks. Mr and Mrs Corbidge have worked tirelessly to turn the land into a flourishing work of art.

“I have grown up and enjoyed gardening my entire life. My mother was an avid gardener and my aunts and uncles were commercial gardeners,” Mrs Corbidge said.

“The garden is our own work. I designed the layout and selected the plants while David has done the hard labour and shares in the upkeep.”

The couple built two water gardens at opposite ends of the garden with white lilies skirting the banks and homemade mosaic features dotting the trails.

Guests can wander the intimate paths that spiral around the property and take in the diverse range of flowers in bloom that change with every season.

Mr and Mrs Corbidge endeavour to host an open garden every six months to showcase the garden’s evolving diversity, however this is the first open garden in conjunction with Spring is South Gippsland.

“It is a great initiative and we are glad to be a part of it,” Mrs Corbidge said.

While the daffodils and bluebells have closed for the season, Mrs Corbidge notes the growth of enormous purple echiums that tower over guests. Roses are starting to open up too with a wide range of colour sure

To the manor garden: Christine Corbidge stands beneath her wisteria arch in the grounds of Mt Eccles Manor, open to the public this weekend. to impress all who visit.

“We are proud of what we have achieved in 15 years and although the garden is now well established we are constantly adding to it with new plants, features and artworks,” she said.

“We love our garden and enjoy it every day of the year. We hope you enjoy it with us during your visit.”

Mt Eccles Manor is open this Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, October 25 from 10am to 4pm. Admission costs $5.

Wondrous water gardens: Christine Corbidge looks upon one of the two water gardens on her property at Mt Eccles Manor, open this weekend.

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In step: Mirboo North Secondary College students won the schools’ event at the Melbourne Kokoda Challenge. Back, from left, Ben Jones and Andrew McGrath, and front, from left, Angus Sauppe, Aleisha Loh and Darcy Linforth.

New Kanga: John Burke shows off his updated Kanga loader at Leongatha’s SG Hire and Sales.

NEW EQUIPMENT AT

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SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIRE AND SALES

NEW Model 8 series wheeled Kanga (Now 35HP) NEW Twin Drum Articulated Small Drum Roller (1.6 tonne) NEW Komatsu Excavator (1.8 tonne)

S.G.H

17 Anderson St

LEONGATHA

5662 3783

S O U T H G I P P S L A N D H I R E A N D S A L E S www.sgh.com.au

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Enjoy your great outdoors this winter

Spring magic rewards gardeners

By Karen Haw, The Town Centre Nursery THE early spring bulbs have finished flowering, but as we are hitting mid spring there is a load of plants ready to tempt with their brilliant display of colour and perfume.

First off there is the all time favourite, the rose.

Roses can survive just about anything but if you want a rose to thrive it needs a bit of tender loving care.

Roses love fertiliser and water, and to get maximum flowers the treatment for roses and large flowering clematis is similar.

Both plants respond to heavy fertilising before flowering, then love a trim after the initial flowering, followed with another feed after flowering.

Roses can survive drought but if given water when dry they will continue to flower and produce top quality flowers.

Climbing roses and large flowering clematis combine well together. The spring flowering Montana clematis are tough and robust and fantastic for covering tree stumps and fences.

At this time of year, with fresh lush growth, roses are a great temptation for aphids. They can be sprayed with a hose or sprayed, and there are products available in ready to use and concentrated that will treat bugs, mites and fungal problems with one spray.

Some plants are capable of perfuming the whole garden, especially when the evenings are warm.

Over winter the boronias will do this, whereas at this time of year the best choices there are heliotrope (or cherry pie), philadelphus, jasmine and portwine magnolia.

Others have delightful perfume if brushed against or when the flowers are sniffed, such as roses and lilacs. At this time of year it is nearly sensory overload with the range of colour and perfume in the

garden.

Heliotrope or cherry pie is a delightful old-fashioned addition to the home garden everyone should seek out and try.

The fragrance of this plant is an intoxicating vanilla-cinnamon-fruit scent that is most noticeable in the morning and early evening.

I have this plant in my garden and though it likes a position in full sun, it survives well in a shady area and flowers non-stop nearly 12 months of the year, emitting a delightful fragrance. The only downside is the flowers do not last well when cut.

The foliage is dark green and crinkled and flowers are produced in clusters of violet to mauve flowers. There are several varieties available one with golden foliage and another with white flowers.

Another old fashioned perfumed plant that is making a big comeback is lilac. There are many varieties of lilacs.

Syringea vulgaris is the common lilac and this is always sold grafted onto

privet. If not grafted this shrub will sucker terribly and often get out of control.

Their colours range from white and creamy yellow to lilac, blue and purple, and may be single or double. All are sweetly scented, are tough, hardy and deciduous.

Lilacs are happy in most well drained soils and benefit from some added lime or dolomite.

Prune by removing their old flowering wood immediately after flowering.

There are many species of lilacs and these are generally not grafted.

All have single flowers, are more shrubby and often smaller growing than the well known large flowered lilacs.

Mollis azaleas are the real show offs of the plant world. These are fairly twiggy shrubs (1.5 – 2.5m tall) until they come out in a mass of colour.

The colour range is a glorious one from soft pastels to riotous reds and outrageous orange, and being deciduous they seem to suffer from less

pests and diseases that evergreen azaleas suffer.

One of the main pests azaleas suffer from are lace bugs, which are small soft bodied insects with large lacy wings which cling to the underside of the leaf surface.

The bugs are so small they are usually not detected until damage is noticed on the leaves when the leaves develop pale coloured speckling on their upper surfaces, giving leaves a greyish cast.

When damage is severe enough, the whole leaf appear white and drops early.

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Mollis azaleas thrive in well drained, humus rich, slightly acid soil.

Mulch them well at the time of planting and then each spring. This will help retain moisture over the warmer months and prevent damage to roots as they are fairly shallow.

Another show off flowering now are the tree peonies. Tree peonies are not difficult to grow and there are some old specimens in Leongatha.

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Spring delight: mollis azalea offers stunning colour this season.

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Treat your sweet tooth to a gelati SUMMER is the ideal time to enjoy a cool treat and there is no better way to spoil yourself without the guilt than with a house-made gelati.

Tasty treat: from left, Inverloch’s Kyla Chapman, Daphne Hodge, Claudia Leys and Abbey Chapman enjoy delicious gelati from Gusto Gelateria on the Inverloch jetty.

Inverloch’s own Gusto Gelateria offers a refreshing range of gelati available to eat on the premises or take-away.

There is an appealing range of flavours to suit the tastebuds of children and adults alike, such as salted peanut, salted caramel, chocolate hazelnut, an Italian custard dessert known as Zuppa Inglese and apple pie.

Treats also extend to chocolate chip cookie sandwiches, pastries and gelati cakes (made to order), and come summer, the range will include sorbets using local ingredients, includ-

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Gusto’s Rhia Nix said, “They are 40 per cent fruit so they are really delicious and fresh. We change the flavours according to what is in season.”

Rhia said gelati is available by the scoop or in larger packs of half litre and one litre, ideal for taking to dinner parties.

“Because we make everything in house, we can bring it up that extra notch,” she said.

Gelati is crafted true to Italian traditions by Francesco Laera from the south of Italy and Luca De Bellis from the north of Italy, who also has 10 years’ experience working in an Italian patisserie.

“Gelati is different to ice cream in that gelati is made

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“Ice cream is more icy and gelati is very much more smooth. Gelati has about half the fat that ice cream has and about three-quarters of the sugar so it is healthier.”

Come November, Gusto will be offering boutique style coffee from a reputable Victorian brand. Watch this space for further details.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Artist wins over Melbourne KORUMBURRA’s Bruce Plant has won third prize at the 13th annual State Trustees Connected Art Exhibition.

His oil painting entitled Love the Cannibal reflects his idea that to love someone or something can be an allconsuming activity.

The exhibition in Melbourne’s central business district features more than 80 artworks shortlisted from nearly 500 submissions from new and emerging artists with a disability or experience of mental illness.

“It was a real thrill to get that prize and a really good exhibition to be a part of,” Mr Plant said.

“I’ve been in nine solo exhibitions and 40 to 45 group exhibitions, and this is the first time I’ve ever

won a prize in an exhibition since 1989.”

Love the Cannibal depicts a large head eating a smaller head, suggestive of the cannibal theme, and was created in the semi-abstract style of the famed artist Picasso.

“I’ve always been interested in abstract. It’s another word for absurd and the word absurd relates to philosophy, and I’ve liked poetry and ideas that cannot be expressed in words,” Mr Plant said.

“I’ve always held the idea you can be an abstract artist as long as you can persevere with your work as it will show benefits in the end and that is happening to me now.”

The exhibition features paintings, drawings, sculptures, photography and multimedia across a variety of styles and subjects, all demonstrating the powerful way art can project

the voices of people who are often not heard in mainstream society.

Running from October 13-23, the exhibition is being held at the No Vacancy Gallery, Federation Square, Melbourne. Admission is free and most artworks are for sale.

The landmark event promoting social inclusion through art is curated by the gallery’s Andrew Chew.

The exhibition provides up and coming Victorian artists who have a disability or experience of mental illness the opportunity to showcase their work at a high profile space.

Stand out piece: Korumburra artist Bruce Plant and his oil painting Love the Cannibal, which won third prize at the 2015 State Trustees Connected Art Exhibition.

School ready to rock BE prepared to be entertained today (Tuesday) at the Inverloch Community Hub, when students from the Inverloch/Kongwak Primary School take to the stage.

Taking shape: The Peppercorn Tree director Bernadette Grainger discusses stage directions with cast members Margaret Rudge, Joanne Street and Yasmine Watsford, ahead of the debut of the FAMDA production this Friday.

Photo by Robert Paragreen.

Talent drives FAMDA show AN intriguing new play, The Peppercorn Tree, is destined for a gala opening staged by Foster theatre company, FAMDA, at the Foster Arts Centre on Friday, October 23.

Bernadette Grainger is directing this remarkable play for FAMDA. Before moving to South Gippsland a decade ago, Bernadette performed with Raven’s Players in Glen Iris, worked as director’s assistant for many productions at Star of the Sea College in Brighton and she also stage managed several operas for Melbourne City Opera.

In 2006 she made her local debut in FAMDA’s Oedipus Rex, earning a Gippsland Theatre Judge’s Award in the process.

She has since worked with both FAMDA and Leongatha Lyric Theatre, her most recent ventures being directing Lyric’s Life after George last year and working as director’s assistant with Colin Mitchell for Gypsy.

Bernadette’s husband Bruce plays the central character in The Peppercorn Tree and his female co-stars are Margaret Rudge, Joanne Street and Yasmine Watsford.

Margaret’s first involvement with FAMDA was in Fiddler on the Roof but she is best known for her performances in plays including Blue Remembered Hills, The Shoehorn Sonata and Quartet.

Joanne Street made her stage debut in the leading role in The Rainmaker and has since worked extensively with both Lyric and FAMDA. Lyric plays include A Little Hotel on the Side and Educating Rita, while FAMDA performances include Dinner at Hu-

go’s, Foreigners from Home and her first musical, Waratah.

After performing with Lyric in The Wizard of Oz, Blood Brothers and Gypsy, Yasmine Watsford finally makes her FAMDA debut in The Peppercorn Tree.

For the first time FAMDA is using an online ticketing service for The Peppercorn Tree.

This system makes booking for a FAMDA show much easier and more userfriendly, allowing guests to choose preferred seats, purchase tickets online using a credit card and print out tickets at home.

Just log on to the FAMDA website, www.famda.org.au, to make your booking.

Anyone preferring to book in person or over the phone should contact the friendly folk at Main Street Revelations in Foster or ring 0435 535 867 during their opening hours.

The gala opening night performance on Friday, October 23 includes post-show supper with the cast and crew. All tickets for that night cost $30.

Tickets prices for the other performances are adults $25 and concession $20, except for the Thursday special when all tickets cost just $18.

There is a family price for four people of just $60. If your family group is more than four people, use the contact details listed on the booking site to have all members included in the family price.

Performances are at 8pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Thursday, October 29 with matinées at 2pm on Saturday, October 24 and Sunday, November 1.

For further details and bookings check www.famda.org.au.

In a community concert organised by the Inverloch Masonic Fidelity Association, children from the school will perform songs and other musical items.

The school band will also play a couple of numbers for the crowds.

Principal Wendy Caple said the school is looking forward to the community event.

“There will be plenty of songs where everyone can sing along. It will be a lovely morning out for the community,” she said.

Everyone is welcome at the event, which starts at 11am.

The school is participating in the State Government’s walk to school program for the month of October.

Ms Caple said students are encouraged to walk, ride

or scoot to and from school to kick-start healthy walking habits that can lead to good health for life.

“For the students who live further away, we are encouraging their parents to

park a bit further away and walk from there,” she said.

“It is a benefit to the school as well, because it has meant less chaos at the front of the school at drop off and pick up times.”

Getting fit: from left, Inverloch Primary School students Josh, Tahlia, Noah, Kasey and Jasper have taken up the challenge to walk to and from school this October.

Ready to rock: back, from left, Inverloch Primary School students Noah, Tom, Ned and Archi and front, from left, Layla, Maddi, Claire and Alex will entertain the crowds at today’s community concert in Inverloch.

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Floral fun at Koorooman KOOROOMAN House held a special floral display last Wednesday, as part of its celebrations for aged care month.

Residents and volunteers got together to make artificial flowers, decorations and floral arrangements at the Leongatha hostel.

Five residents from Alchera House in Korumburra also joined the celebration.

Diversional therapist Josie Durrant said the residents had an enjoyable time

creating floral displays for the celebration and prizes for the raffle.

“We made tussy mussys, which are little scented bouquets we gave to female residents,” she said.

“We also had a demonstration of flower arrangement from volunteer Mavis Wightman, who made one of the bouquets for the raffle.”

Guests enjoyed a homemade afternoon tea of patty cakes, in the shape of flowers, which the residents helped to decorate.

Looks good: Muriel Price, left and Isobell Millist enjoyed the floral display at Koorooman House last Wednesday, particularly the yummy patty cakes.

Truck safety swoop gets results A FIVE day truck inspection program in South Gippsland has found the road transport industry is getting the message about the need to ensure trucks are as safe

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VicRoads director of regulatory services Eric Henderson said it was encouraging most trucks had no major faults and were able to move on with little disruption.

“This reflects the industry’s growing understanding

of the need to ensure trucks receive regular maintenance so they can safely share the road with other road users,” Mr Henderson said.

The recent campaign in Leongatha, Koonwarra and Cranbourne was part of Operation Trishula, a joint operation with Victoria Po-

Milpara Community House news WE are pleased to be able to offer Introduction to HTML + CSS on Tuesday, October 27.

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Flowers are such a lovely gift. With Christmas just around the corner why not come along and learn how to make your own cut flower gift posy. This is a three hour workshop with a professional florist on Saturday, October 31. All materials included.

On Sunday, November 1 the fortnightly Photography in the Park Group meets.

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LENNOX Flinders George Morehouse was born on October 9 at Leongatha Hospital. Lennox is the first child for Jarryd and Aimee of Dumbalk.

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“Operation Trishula encourages truck owners and fleet operators to invest in safety. As a major part of Victoria’s road landscape, it’s essential all trucks can share the road safely,” Mr Henderson said.

“Unfortunately not everyone understands that, so it falls to VicRoads and other regulators to identify problems and take whatever action is appropriate.”

More than 120 trucks were checked across the three sites. Of these, 84 were subjected to a detailed inspection and 17 vehicles were found to have major faults. These covered matters including brakes, steering and suspension.

Close inspection: Alan Pincott of VicRoads’ Transport Safety Services inspects a truck during the recent audit.

“Trucks earn their living when the wheels are turning.

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• Obituary

Racing Tiger loved by family NORMAN Kenneth Paterson was born at Toora Bush Nursing Hospital on December 12, 1937 to parents Valentine and Matilda, dairy farmers of Toora Road, Foster.

Norm was one of seven children, with three brothers and three sisters.

He went to school at the Port Franklin State School, leaving at just 13 to go to work. He had, apparently been hanging around the local panel shop more than attending school anyway.

Norm was a self-taught panel beater, teaching himself to knock out the damage to vehicles, and to spray paint. There was no such thing as an apprenticeship in his day.

He first worked for Foster Panels, then for Edney’s of Leongatha and then Hogan Ford, as both a panel beater and a spray painter.

Norm met Daisy Bowler in Leongatha in 1960.

As Daisy tells it, Norm had followed her all over Leongatha, but they finally met at a milk bar in the main street of Leongatha.

The couple married at the registry office in Melbourne on June 19, 1961.

Well loved: Norm Paterson leaves his family with many fond memories.

They did not have a honeymoon; in fact, Norm was back to work the day after they were wed.

They recently celebrated 54 years of marriage and had six children: Michael, Steven, Shane, Veronica, Colin and Leanne. The family made several homes across South Gippsland, from Foster to Korumburra and Leongatha.

Norm was a man of few words; he preferred to have his children tag along

watching and learning about anything mechanical.

He enjoyed taking them to the various agricultural shows to tinker with cars, tractors, mowers and steam engines. A highlight came with trips to the Nyora Speedway, where Norm would race cars, mainly early model Holdens.

Norm loved the Richmond Tigers Football Club, as well as the Foster Tigers. Basically, any

team known as ‘Tigers’ had Norm’s full support.

Norm was part of the Foster Tigers’ team for several years, and reportedly both played and looked a lot like Kevin Bartlett.

Norm was a country music fan – Slim Dusty and John Williamson were his favourites - and he enjoyed seeing John Williamson perform live several times in Wonthaggi.

Norm had an excellent sense of humour, and particularly enjoyed Rodney Rude and Chad Morgan.

Norm was a proud ‘Poppy’ of eight: Chloe, Skye, David, Sean, Mark, Thomas, Alisha and Sophie. He was also delighted to be a great grandfather to seven: Jacob, Rose, Ossie, Chelsea, Harley, Jayden and Abbie.

He was a man who enjoyed simple pleasures.

He was unassuming, didn’t like a fuss, was kind and spoke only when he needed to be heard.

He preferred to show his affection through actions rather than words.

He was a much loved and respected father and grandfather, who worked hard for his family. Norm died suddenly at home on September 13, 2015, by Daisy’s side.

He will be missed.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - PAGE 35

Help is at Gendore this hay season GENDORE Tractors and Machinery has a large range of hay making equipment, including New Holland, Pottinger and

Taarup.

New Holland has led the round baler segment for more than 25 years and has introduced a string of pioneering firsts that have revolutionised the way variable chamber balers

operate today.

Sales representative Matt Smedley said Gendore has a full range of Pottinger mowers, rakes, tedders and loader wagons, as well as Taarup mowers and rakes.

“All in stock and ready to roll,” he said.

“We also have the New Holland roll belt 150 baler, which has already proved to be quite popular this season.”

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belt balers are working around the globe in the expert hands of farmers and contractors to bring harvests home.

The latest generation is set to redefine round baling with advanced roll belt (RB) technology that can improve capacity by up to 20 per cent and density by up to five per cent.

“The RB range of balers now come with a drop floor and are available with knives,” Mr Smedley said.

Mr Smedley said the seaon has been busy so far, with rake, mower and baler deliveries.

“Plenty of farmers have managed good cuts of silage, but what we need now is some good follow up rain to bring on a decent hay season,” he said.

With hay season fast approaching, now is a good time to consider upgrading your rake and mower.

Pottinger rakes have a five wheel chassis, rear steer and are incredibly efficient. They make a square windrow, which makes baling easy.

Taarup linkage mowers utilise a unique breakaway system which helps the mower avoid damage. If it hits an object, it lifts out of

the way and then returns to working position.

Taarup rakes are a high spec rake from standard.

They come standard with hydraulic width adjustment and large flotation tyres.

Gendore’s service department is on hand to help farmers with breakdowns either in the workshop or on farm.

“We have a great team here at Gendore, from a fully stocked spare parts department to the workshop and reception,” Mr Smedley said.

“We are all here to help.”

MANKS SILAGE AND HAY CONTRACTORS Ready to serve: Bronwen Russell and Matt Smedley from Gendore Tractors and Machinery in Leongatha are on hand to help with all hay making requirements this season.

Baler fires a hidden danger

By Frank Mickan, pasture and fodder conservation specialist, DEPI, Ellinbank Centre.

BALER fires are common every year.

Not only are balers often burnt but sometimes the tractor is also partly or completely destroyed.

No doubt there are other unreported costs such as paddock fires caused by the baler fire spreading into nearby windrows and surrounding dry paddocks, especially if there is wind.

And there is always the dangerous prospect of serious burns to the operator. Then there is the potential loss of animal production due to the delay in baling, until another baler is put into action and worse if it rains beforehand, causing substantial loss in nutritive value of the hay.

Most baler (and tractor) fires are caused by over-heating of, usually, damaged bearings and often not noticed until the hay bale and baler are well alight.

It is law in Victoria for all tractors to have a water extinguisher with a minimum nine litre capacity attached to the tractor during the fire restriction period. This can be either a pressurised water extinguisher or a knapsack, although the latter is difficult to attach on many late model tractors.

The CFA also recommends carrying a minimum two kilogram dry powder extinguisher. These are useful for electrical and hydraulic oil fires, often starting as a result of the baler fire melting wires or hydraulic hoses.

Embers often are blown into nooks and crannies around and under the tractor cabin, and other hard to get at places.

A powder extinguisher will spread further than water and is more effective.

Electrical shorts can also start fires and even though the electrics are usually automatically shut down on many of the latest model tractors, fires can sometimes short circuit this safety process. Water won’t extinguish this fire.

Clean the tractor each day to minimise build-up of flammable material.

Over time, dust and loose dry grass builds up in nooks and crannies and can lodge near hot tractor parts such as the engine manifold, exhaust and turbo charger.

Get a handle on the normal operating temperatures of the bearings once the baler reaches operating temperatures by using a thermal gun ranging in price from $30 to several hundred dollars.

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In recent years there has been some research, mainly in the USA, Canada and UK, investigating the quality of am versus pm cuts, but also grazed fodder and the effect on quality and animal production. Research with grazing cows has shown increased milk production from lucerne cut in the afternoon but not always with pasture.

Animals have also often been shown to usually prefer afternoon cut forages to those cut in the morning, but not always.

Science will help sort out this quandary.

An advantage of cutting in the afternoon is photosynthesis.

Once the sun comes up, plants start to photosynthesise its heat (solar radiation) using carbon dioxide and water to produce sugars and starch.

These are produced quicker than they can be translocated to root, lower stem and crown reserves in lucerne and some pasture plants, resulting in the sugar content of plants, especially the leaves, being at maximum by the end of a sunny day.

However, during the night the plant continues to translocate sugars from the leaves to the roots and crown reserves, but also uses up some of the stored sugars for respiration.

The end result is the sugars contained in the harvestable forage

(leaves and stems) will be at their lowest content in the morning, before the process begins again.

This is why many farmers and contractors think cutting late in the day should maximise the highly digestible sugars, starches and pectins, referred to as non-structural carbohydrates (NSC) of fodder and palatability of the hay. This is backed up by some research, but it depends.

It is ironic the reverse happens to well sealed silage if exposed to air, and heating hay if too moist, producing carbon dioxide, water and heat.

A disadvantage of cutting in the afternoon is plant respiration.

When a forage plant is cut, it will keep ‘living’, that is respiring, using its soluble sugars until limited by lack of moisture so plant metabolism slows and eventually stops.

Often respiration overnight can lead to greater losses of NSC than what is gained by delaying cutting to the afternoon.

The longer the period of wilting for silage or hay curing, especially the initial drying phase down to about 60 to 65 per cent moisture (35 – 40 per cent DM), the greater the respiration losses which actually are DM and quality losses.

Research has shown this to be the case in some cases in the USA. This is contrary to statements above.

Confused?

Silage needs sugars to ferment well and the higher the amount of sugar in the final products of both silage and hay, the higher the nutritive value of each. So, in theory, afternoon mowing is the go. But again, it depends.

A caveat for this article. There has been little research carried out in Australia to compare the effect of am

versus pm cutting of any forage species on fodder quality, much less any animal production work from these conserved fodders.

Hence the majority of this article is based on USA and Canadian research but the principles should still apply although individual species do vary in concentration of plant sugars between am and pm.

In many areas of Australia, afternoon cutting will often add another day to the wilting or curing period to reach target DM or moisture contents for safe storage.

In these areas, this substantially increases the likelihood of rain events and this will by far outweigh any soluble sugar advantage in the pm cut silage or hay.

Also, advanced maturity from delayed cutting can easily offset any intended advantage. For practical purposes, many contractors and farmers cut in the morning to spread the workload, and baling usually takes place in the afternoon some days later.

In my opinion, the time of day to cut forage for silage or hay to ensure it reaches its correct DM or moisture contents as quickly as possible, is when you’re confident of doing so before the next rain is likely to arrive.

Unless you have excellent, extended drying conditions forecasted, this generally means cutting in the morning with a mower-conditioner, leaving swath boards as wide as possible to leave forage in a less dense layer.

Tedding immediately after mowing will also greatly increase the rate of wilting or curing. Ideally, wait for the dew to lift before starting. To maintain forage quality, wilt or cure and harvest as fast as possible.

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He undertook his apprenticeship with his father, Vin Slee, whose business was 40 years in the making and highly regarded as the best in the district.

For Stuart it is just business as usual and he has succeeded because like his father, he has worked at it.

He is not afraid to get his hands dirty, particularly at this time of the year when industry is busy.

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CLEARING SALE T.S CONSTRUCTIONS SATURDAY OCTOBER 24, 2015 AT 10AM 5-7 KORUMBURRA ROAD, WONTHAGGI SURPLUS COMMERCIAL BUILDING MATERIALS, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND SUNDRIES.

Building Materials (unreserved): Steel door frames various sizes, Aluminium and timber windows and doors various sizes, Office partitions,Assort hand railing, Corner bath tubs, Electric hot water services, Industrial office lights assorted (approx. 100), Assorted timber doors, Cavity slide units, Door jams, “Vic Ash” tongue in groove flooring, Corner shower screen, Boxes assort floor and wall tiles, Stainless kitchen sinks, Kitchen cupboards, draws and carcasses, Deluxe Bare light battens, Faux brick concrete pattern, Office draws, Boxes “Irwell” tap ware, hooks and towel racks , Boxes gas regulators, Single urinal and fittings, Glass door drinks fridge, Large lead light doors, Assorted timber and lining boards, James Hardie Columns, Hardwood timber lengths and Other sundries and items.

Household (unreserved): Various gym equipment Lawn mower, Home light blower, Sundry garden tools, Lounge suite, Chairs and stools, Bedding and bunks, Bedside draws various, Overhead “pool table” lighting and cue wall rack,Table tennis tabl,Various push bikes, 2 x pish bike racks, BBQ, Patio heater, Wetsuits, Welder, Floor rugs, Roof rack for 4wd, Stereos and Other household items and sundries Vehicle: Nissan Patrol 2000 Model 4.2 Turbo diesel with road worthy Terms: Photo ID required; strictly cash, EFTPOS or cheque on day of sale. GST on building materials, number system will apply, lunch and refreshments available.

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Saturday October 24 10am start “The Parker Collection" After 30 years of collecting Les has sold the property and is retiring.

Items include: Vehicles & Machinery: (All currently registered) 2007 Hino 3.5ton Tip truck 70,000kms, Rodeo ute with hydraulic crane, 1988 CAT 916 articulated loader, 1994 Case backhoe with 4 in 1 bucket 6600 hrs, Hyster fork lift, New Holland 6640 4 WD with cab, 2006 McCormick 85 hp FEL 1700 hrs, Crumble rollers, Bale grab, Scarifier, Carryall and excavator buckets.

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Antiques & Collectables: Outstanding collection of antique rabbit traps, lamps, clocks, scales, radios, irons, kettles, 10x cross cut saws, large blacksmith bellows, butter churn, broad axe, large quantity of ornate steel tractor seats, large quantity of stationary engines, Federal wool press (wooden), railway scales.

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Prime Sale - Wednesday, October 14 BULLOCKS 13 C.T. Ferguson, Longford 591.50kg 15 W.T. Bodman & Co, Yarram 641.30kg 1 Willows Lane, Gormandale 670.00kg 8 D. Hollands, Wurruk 586.90kg 2 A. & M. Tough 632.50kg 3 ADK Fabrications P/L, Phillip Island 563.30kg STEERS 2 W.J. Rees, Kongwak 367.50kg 1 I.L. & C.M. Nicholas, Kongwak 342.50kg 1 N.B. & L.J. Smith, Pound Creek 365.00kg 6 I. & R. Hengstberger, Stony Creek 406.70kg 2 A. & M. Tough 520.00kg 6 ADK Fabrications P/L, Phillip Island 518.30kg COWS 1 Aitkinson & Van Fen Hoven, Wonthaggi 715.00kg 2 A. & T. Ireland, Glen Forbes 707.50kg 2 G. & M. Kuhne, Dumbalk 692.50kg 1 N. & M. Staley, Yarram 630.00kg 1 P. & C. Davis, Yarram 645.00kg 5 S. & K. Hogan, Woodside 619.30kg HEIFERS 4 J.D. & S.M. Humphrey, Nerrena 576.30kg 5 N.B. & L.J. Smith, Pound Creek 333.00kg 1 W.J. Rees, Kongwak 335.00kg 1 L.N. & V.L. McLeod, Won Wron 360.00kg 5 M.P. Kennedy, Nerrena 505.00kg 8 A. & B. Leggett, Cape Paterson 543.80kg BULLS 1 Illowra Cashmere, Dumbalk 900.00kg 1 Cantwell Livestock, Toora 830.00kg 1 S. Ditta, Toora 850.00kg 1 Sugarloaf Nom, Bass 1095.00kg 1 P.A. & L.J. Taylor, Toora 915.00kg 1 R.J. & J.C. Davies, Yarram 915.00kg

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There was a smaller field of buyers present and operating selectively

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CLEARANCE SALE Ronalds Road, Willung Saturday October 24, 2015 at 10.30am

The sale will feature farm machinery, horse gear, hand and electric tools, household items, furniture and sundries – everything must sell.

Items of interest include Rowville Horse Float, John Deere Tractor/Front end Loader, Nissen 3T Excavator, Hay Trailer, Hay elevator, Stock Trailer, Kids bikes and toys, Freezer, Tents, Pumps, Motors, Chains and cables, Jib Tractor, Gates, calf feeders and many more items of interest.

On the lookout: Colin and Juanita Carter from Tarwin Lower were hoping to pick up a few smaller cattle at last Thursday’s store sale at VLE Leongatha.

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Quality was mixed with a large increase in secondary cattle supply due the deteriorating season across much of the supply area.

The increase in supply was not well met by processors who have been reporting growing inventories of stock awaiting slaughter. Most young cattle suited to the trade eased around 30c/kg. Grown steers and bullocks slipped 22c to 27c/kg.

Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish eased 14c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers fell 36c/kg.

The cows tumbled 50c to 65c across the board while the heavy weight bulls slipped 32c to 37c/kg although the buyers fell out close to the end of the bull run and the last few sales were close to firm.

The vealers sold mostly from 260c to 310c/kg.

Yearling trade steers made between 260c and 285c/ kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 235c and 260c/kg.

Grown steers made from 239c to 285c/kg. Bullocks sold from 255c to 280c/ kg. Heavy weight grown heifers made between 228c and 262c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 208c and 230c, with the crossbred portion between 222c and 275c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows made from 100c to 175c/kg.

Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 145c to 215c/ kg. Heavy weight bulls made between 247c and 329c/kg.

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Thursday, October 15 Total yarding: 2629 Steers: S.P. Vassie, Boisdale, 13 x $1500; S. & M. Terranova, Mardan, 1 x $1390; P. & C. Davis, Yarram, 5 x $1380; R. & A. Weatherill, Toora, 6 x $1305; Latrobe Park Angus, Maryvale, 10 x $1270; C. Shorthorns, Krowera, 3 x $1240; A.G. Landy, Waratah, 9 x $1235.

Heifers: P. & H. Wratten, Heath Hill, 1 x $1100; K.W. & E.A. Heggen, Binginwarri, 11 x $1070; D.D. & K.L. Belcher, Woodside, 14 x $960; P. & C. Davis, Yarram, 6 x $940; P. & C. Hales, Korrine, 2 x $920; L. & V. McLeon, Won Wron, 1 x $920; Kooratang Past, Foster, 3 x $915.

Cows: P. & H. Wratten, Heath Hill, 2 x $660.

Cows and calves: D.J. Jeffries, Kongwak, 8 x $1470; Bishop Pines, Traralgon, 4 x $1180; P. & H. Wratten, Heath Hill, 4 x $960; P. Hicken, Mirboo North, 1 x $870; E. & J. Cox, French Island, 4 x $850; B. & C. Mackenzie, Boolarra South, 1 x $760; Sugarloaf Nom, Bass, 1 x $740.

“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - PAGE 41

Farming Insight Nicoll leads the way at GippsDairy GIPPSDAIRY has elected a new chair and three new directors to its board.

The annual general meeting saw Fish Creek dairy farmer Graeme Nicoll chosen to replace Matt Gleeson as GippsDairy chair for the next two years.

Denison farmers Brad Missen and Ross Anderson will fill two other board vacancies, while Leongatha agribusiness manager Brian Gannon will become a specialist director.

Matt Gleeson, Judy Johnson and Mark Dunsmuir stepped down from the board at the AGM at Traralgon on Monday, October 12.

The new chair said he wanted to continue the work done by GippsDairy

in developing the skills and business acumen of the region’s dairy farmers.

“During my time on the board I’ve seen our industry change in its significance to both the national dairy industry and the Gippsland community,” Mr Nicoll said.

“The industry and farm businesses are becoming more and more professional all the time, and GippsDairy needs to continue to lead further development.”

Mr Nicoll, who has been deputy chair for the past two years, paid tribute to his predecessors, saying they had set a great example of what can be achieved at the head of the GippsDairy board table.

“I’m humbled to be taking on the role after such strong chairs as Matt and (preceding him) John

Versteden,” he said.

“Matt has put an enormous amount of time into the role – and not just at GippsDairy.

“He has hosted industry groups on his farm and has done a huge amount of work for Gippsland dairy farmers during his whole time on the board.”

The 44 year old also praised the contribution of the two other departing board members.

“Judy (Johnson) has brought her own special view of the world to the GippsDairy board,” he said.

“Her contribution has really been quite significant, particularly in the natural resources space.

“And Mark (Dunsmuir) has been extremely valuable in bringing his business and accounting skills to the board. His contribu-

tion as a non-farming specialist director has been hugely valuable.”

The three new board members will bring new perspectives and different skills to GippsDairy.

Brad Missen and Ross Anderson are both from the Macalister Irrigation District, adding to the board’s depth of understanding of issues among the irrigation sector.

“It’s great to have Brad on board, with his experience in the water industry,” Mr Nicoll said.

“He’s very well known in the MID and been involved in farming for a long time.

“Ross brings a unique perspective, having worked outside the dairy industry for a number of years and will bring a whole lot of extra skills into the dairy industry.

“He’s got a really professional approach to what he does and it’s exciting to have a younger face on board.”

Brian Gannon joins the board as a non-farming specialist director, bringing his skills as an agribusiness manager for NAB in Leongatha.

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“GippsDairy is funded through the dairy service levy, so it’s vital we have the financial know-how to make every dollar spent a worthwhile investment for

the farmers we serve.”

The GippsDairy board comprises chair Graeme Nicoll, deputy chair Grant Williams, Iain Stewart, Sinead de Gooyer, Joanne Bills, Lauren Finger, Edwin Vandenberg, Brad Missen, Ross Anderson and Brian Gannon.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2015 Starting at 7pm Venue: Inverloch Community House, Inverloch Hub, 16 A’Beckett Street, Inverloch (Entry via Reilly St) To receive the Annual Report, Financial Report, and elect the Committee of Management There are vacancies on the Committee of Management and nominations are welcome

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10am - 4pm See 3 Gardens for $10 NASON STREET

The advisory group will provide input into a range of strategic issues relating to the management of Wilsons Promontory National Park.

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Advisory group members will represent community interests and will be selected on the basis of their skills and experience in the areas of conservation, natural resources, land management, tourism, recreation and community service. The appointment term is for three years.

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“THE STAR”, Tuesday, October 20, 2015 - PAGE 43

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PERMANENT PART-TIME DRIVER Ryans Transport is looking for a truck driver to join their team on a permanent part-time basis MUST have MC licence Rotating shifts including nights & weekends If you have a good driving record and at least two years’ experience in a B-Double Then give Tom a call on: 0409 613 664 or email tom@ryansbricks.com.au

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Timber Yard / Driver Position Capeview M10 - Leongatha

Capeview Hardware - Mitre 10 is looking for a Timber Yard / Driver Team Member in our Leongatha store. You will be required to offer exceptional customer service in our yard and must have an updated medium to heavy rigid truck licence.

A forklift licence and crane operating experience will be viewed favourably.

To be successful in this position you must: • Hold a construction induction white/red card • Have a medium to heavy rigid truck licence • Have an approachable and friendly nature • Have strong customer focus • Be team orientated Knowledge of timber and timber products will be an advantage.

If you believe you have the qualities we are looking for, you are invited to apply in writing

by Tuesday, October 27 to: Noel Green, Trade Operations Manager, Capeview Mitre10 Lot 2 Cusack Road, Leongatha, Vic 3953 or by email Noel.green@cv-m10.com.au

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KINDERGARTEN TEACHER BACHELOR OF EARLY CHILDHOOD We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Bachelor Qualified Early Childhood Teacher to join our team looking after our fully funded Kindergarten program.

You will work closely with your colleagues in a collaborative practice to deliver best practice, high quality care and education to our 4-5 year old program.

The position is for 30 hours per week (20 hours contact hour per week across 4 days of program, 10 hours planning time) and session hours are 8.30 – 1.30pm (5 hours), Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. You will be working with an additional Bachelor Qualified Early Childhood Teacher and two Educator Assistants in our unique program.

The ideal candidate will: • demonstrate excellent communication skills both verbal and written with co-workers, families and children • have sound knowledge of and experience delivery programs in line with the EYLF • be incredibly passionate and excited about providing high quality, innovative and creative programs and service • keen interest in working in partnership with families • experience in a similar position is preferred The ideal candidate for this position will hold: • Bachelor of Early Childhood or equivalent (ACECQA assessed) • VIT • Current first aid, CPR, asthma and anaphylaxis management Applications to include: • Resumé with Cover letter highlighting; your educational philosophy, what you will bring to the team and your experience working in a collaborative leadership model.

• Qualifications and certificates • 2 contactable referees from the early learning industry including one Centre/Kindergarten Manager.

To discuss the position further and to obtain a copy of the Position Description please call Sue Ritchie on 0428 046 414 email sue.ritchie@karmaiccc.asn.au Applications close midnight Thursday 29th October 2015

for sale STORE LAMBS good condition, freshly shorn, $93.50 inc. GST. Alex Scott & Staff. Contact Max Morrison 0428-264231.

St Laurence O'Toole Primary School Leongatha require the services of a part time music/drama teacher for the 2016 school year.

This position may lead to an ongoing role within the school.

Please visit http://www.seek.com.au/Job/29637799 for more information.

Applications are invited for the above positions based within our Wonthaggi Practice. The successful applicants will have a Diploma level qualification.

Current practitioners as well as those who have recently qualified are welcome to apply.

To apply for the position, an application letter and resumé detailing three referees can be forwarded to: Paul Hill, Gippsland Physiotherapy Group Paul.hill@gippslandphysiotherapy.com.au Applications close 5pm Friday 30th of October 2015

South Gippsland Shire Council

Occupational Health and Safety Advisor • Ongoing full time • Option of 9 day fortnight • Over $85k package Enquiries to Phil Dwyer, Manager People & Culture on (03) 5662 9200.

CASUAL TRUCK DRIVER

Based in Leongatha, Country Cart runs niche waste disposal operations throughout southern Gippsland.

We are currently seeking interest from truck drivers to fill a casual/relief position over the summer period.

Ongoing work is a possibility for the right person.

Five years truck driving experience desirable, minimum Heavy Combination truck licence with clean record.

You will have a strong focus on providing excellent customer service, attention to detail and adherence to safe working standards.

If you think you are the right fit for this position, please call Alex Aeschlimann on 5662 3287 for more information or email alexa@countrycart.com.au with your resumé.

STAFF WANTED THE FISH CREEK HOTEL

All applicants must submit an Employment Application Form and address the selection criteria outlined in the position description, by 5pm Wednesday 28 October 2015.

Further information and a position description are available from our website.

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SPARE PARTS TRAINEESHIP A full time position is available to work in the spare parts department of our multi-franchise dealership. Tasks will include invoicing, stock control, parts interpretation and customer service. This is a junior position and those wishing to undertake a traineeship should apply.

Computer skills and a driver’s licence are essential.

The successful applicant must be able to work in a professional manner, be self-motivated and enthusiastic to learn.

Telephone enquiries are welcome to Mr Bradley Westaway 5662 2302.

Applications should be addressed to: Mr B. Westaway, Knights Toyota, 7 Hughes Street, Leongatha 3953 or via email: b.westaway@wide.net.au Applications close Friday, 23rd October 2015

is looking for casual staff over the busy summer season

CHEFS AND EXPERIENCED BISTRO AND BAR STAFF Varying shifts including breakfast, lunch and dinner Email: bigfish@fishcreekhotel.com.au

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Phone Keith 0414-228038.

FULL TIME OR CASUAL EMPLOYMENT Experienced Truck & Dog Operator, Excavator Operator & Tractor Operator

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DOUBLE HORSE FLOAT Removable centre divider, registered until January 2016. Inspections welcome.

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Free delivery for pack lots.

Phone Joe 0417-530662.

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 56812261.

MOWERS We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenfield, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $149.

Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models.

Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories.

We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.

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garage sales LEONGATHA 18 Ritchie Street, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October, 8am onwards. Elna press, small mulcher, Victor whipper snipper, garden tools, furniture, fish tank, wood, file cab, fridge, wash mach, microwave, 2 King single beds, storage cupboard, spacious wardrobe.

Everything must go. Make an offer.

GARAGE SALE

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Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale.

Phone 0447-331762.

Jenny Milkins

GEESE free to good home.

Ph: 0400-248000.

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POLL DORSET and Border Leicester rams, flock registered, Bruccellosis accredited, well bred from established stud. Can deliver from $180. 0428356376.

used vehicles Affordable cars at drive away prices

SG CHEAPEST CARS Geary Road Leongatha LMCT 10804

Phone Judy or Geoff 0428 920 095 for full range of vehicles Or visit: www.sgcheapestcars.com NOTE: drive away means no more to pay.

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MAZDA 323 Astina, 1994, auto, rare V6, NDS887, P Plate allowed, no roadworthy, $1,000 ONO. 0428-286799.

VAN Mitsubishi Express, 1998, SWB, white, manual 2 litre, needs timing belt, no rego, good condition. Vin: JMFGNPO3VXA000533, $1,000 ONO. 0419175225.

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

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SGWAAC 2015 AGM THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 6.30pm meal followed by the meeting at 8pm AT THE INLET HOTEL INVERLOCH

All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

The Korumburra Gun Club committee and members wish to pass on our deepest condolences to the Green family.

We thank you for sharing Roma with us in which she was a massive part of the gun club’s running and success.

She will be solely missed by all.

DAVIES (nee Clarke) Alice Beatrice.

4.11.1929 - 15.10.2015.

Passed away at Grandridge Lodge, Mirboo North, aged 86 years.

Formerly of Meeniyan.

Loved wife of Ernie (dec).

Loved mother of Cheryl and Garry, Peter (dec) and Robyn, Pam and Tony.

Grandma and Nana Match of Brett and Liah, Halie and Nick; Christie and Michael, and Paul.

Great grandma of Jack, Ava and Maisy.

Long time friend of Jim (Grubbs) (dec).

At peace.

HARRIS - James Melvyn (Jim).

Late of Poowong.

Passed away peacefully at Carinya Lodge on October 16, 2015, aged 85 years.

Son of Melvyn and Dorothy (both dec).

Loved and devoted husband of Rita (dec).

Together again.

To be held at

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At 7pm on Monday, October 26 We are inviting newcomers to join our committed team of committee members.

If you feel you could add to our great football netball club then come along to share the experience.

All welcome

message of hope GOD wishes above all things that you prosper and be in good health - even as your soul prospers.

3 John 2.

Jesus won the victory on the cross over sickness and poverty and all the other things under the curse.

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JONES - Mardi.

On October 12, 2015.

Loved mum, grandma and great grandma of Sandra and John; Louise, Travis, Cameron and Aaron; Lauren, Phil and Logan; and Ben, Mel and Archer.

Memories of you are ours to keep. You told us you had had enough and wanted to look down on us from above.

Reunited with Jim. NEAL - Margaret Hazel.

Passed away suddenly on October 14, 2015 at Carinya Lodge, Korumburra.

Formerly of Inverloch and Buffalo.

Daughter of the late Albert and Hazel Neal.

Loved sister of David, Brian, Elizabeth and Philip (all dec), and Peter.

Sister-in-law of Sue. Loved by her nephews and niece.

Rest in peace.

Now pain free.

NEAL - Margaret.

Fond memories of a long time family friend.

Remembered always. Now at peace.

Tony, Gloria and family.

NEAL - Margaret Hazel.

Respected Post Mistress for many years at Buffalo Post Office.

Always kind, helpful and most efficient.

The Buffalo community.

funerals DAVIES - A Graveside Funeral Service for Mrs Alice Beatrice Davies will be held at the Meeniyan Lawn Cemetery on Friday, October 23, 2015 commencing at 11am.

Walking catches on POOWONG Consolidated School joined 10 local schools and took part in the Walking School Bus program last week.

The Walking School Bus was a feature of the Walk to School program that encourages an active start to a student’s day while developing lifelong, healthy habits.

Students who traditionally catch the bus or are driven to school enjoyed a brisk 2.4km walk through Poowong instead.

Organised by the school with the help of South Gippsland Shire Council’s Walk to School support officer Irene Desiatov, the walking school bus was a surprise for some.

“There was plenty of chatter amongst the students as most don’t get an opportunity to walk to school,” teacher Tracey Mandemaker said.

“One of the students asked his mum if they could walk to school every day. Another student was heard saying how cool it was to chat and walk to school with friends and another said the experience was way better than being driven to school.”

When they arrived at school, students enjoyed a healthy breakfast of fruit, toast, cereal and juice before continuing to burn off more energy by walking and jogging around the school walking track.

Gardens to open Rewarding breakfast: from left, Poowong Consolidated School students Tylen and Jett eat a healthy breakfast after walking to school.

funerals NEAL - A service to celebrate the life of Margaret Hazel Neal will be held at the Blair Chapel, Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Princes Highway, Springvale on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at 1pm.

The funeral will leave at the conclusion of the service for burial in the Springvale Botanical Cemetery Gillard Lawn.

Loved brother of Janifer and all the Soldatos family.

Always remembered.

Loved brother of Vyn and Chris. Fond uncle of Simon and Brendon.

Sleeping peacefully.

Much loved nephew of Keith (dec) and Rita. Cherished cousin of Sandra and Noel, Kerrie and Mark, Brad and Narelle.

We will miss all the lollies - Tom, Jake, Will and Charlotte.

Treasured memories forever in our hearts.

Loved cousin of Faye and Michael, Rosie and Ben.

AGM

deaths

Fond cousin of Malcolm and Barbara, Ben and Aerin, Tamara and Trent.

Sadly missed.

A true gentleman, a great mate with a heart bigger than Pharlap’s. We will miss talking cattle and horse racing. Remember “Don’t put the lodge on it.”

Dean and Sara.

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JONES - Marjorie (Mardi).

Passed away peacefully in Leongatha on October 12, 2015 aged 91 years.

Late of Dumbalk.

Loving wife of Jim (dec).

Loved Mum of Donald, John and Sandra. Motherin-law of Ruth and John.

Loved Grandma of Nataly and Samantha; Jodi and Melissa; Louise, Lauren and Ben. Great Grandma of Riley; Benn and Toby; Brianna and Deagan; Cameron and Aaron; Logan; Archer.

Reunited with Jim.

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Trees to go SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will remove two trees in Horn Street, Leongatha after concerns were raised by a resident.

The trees – a Eucalyptus globulus (Tasmanian blue gum) and a Eucalyptus bicostata (Victorian blue gum) – are about 40-50 years old and located on the road reserve in front of the house at 55 Horn Street.

Council decided to remove the trees after assessment revealed structural issues, and also because they are close to the house, and many vehicles and pedestrians use Horn Street.

Works will start once contactors are arranged.

THREE beautiful gardens not previously opened to the public will be on show on Sunday, November 1.

The Korumburra gardens will be those of Lorna and Herb Treacy, Lew and Elaine Fisher, and Fay Brammer.

The gardens are located at 33, 37 and 43 Nason Street, Korumburra.

Nason Street is the continuation of Princes Street, and may also be accessed from Boundary Road or Elmores Road. Refreshments will be available, including a sausage sizzle. Cost is $10 for adults (16 and over).

The gardens will be open from 10am to 4pm.

Proceeds will go to multiple sclerosis. The event is being held as part of the Jindivick Trail of Open Gardens.

Amberley Park sells HALLSTON property Amberley Park has sold prior to auction for a figure believed to be within the asking price range of $1.4-$1.5 million.

The 265 acre gently undulating grazing property with residence on the Grand Ridge Road received quite a bit of interest according to Don Olden from selling agents Elders, Leongatha before a buyer from South

East Gippsland made the winning offer.

“We’re getting a lot of strong enquiry for rural grazing properties, dairy and lifestyle from local and city buyers,” Mr Olden said.

“Anything priced realistically is selling.”

Elders has another auction coming up of a 675 acre grazing property at Walkerville; the auction will be held at the Tarwin Football Club rooms on November 20 at 2pm in conjunction with Alex Scott and staff.

Rain scarce Kinders may merge LITTLE to no rain was recorded across South Gippsland last week.

Rainfall recorded at South Gippsland Water’s storages from October 10 to 16 was Lance Creek 2mm, Ruby Creek 1mm, Coalition Creek 1mm, Deep Creek 1mm, Little Bass 1mm and Battery Creek 0mm.

South Gippsland Water managing director Philippe du Plessis said, “The region has experienced dry conditions over the past week and as a result, storages have declined.

“Customers are reminded to start activating water efficient practices such as watering gardens and lawns during the cool of the day.

“Customers should also familiarise themselves with the permanent water saving rules in place across all water supply systems. For more information or to view these rules visit www.sgwater.com.au.”

THE Toora and Welshpool kindergartens could be merged into a single building within five to 10 years, under a proposal by South Gippsland Shire Council.

A recommendation by council officers before the October 28 council meeting recommends council investigates the prospect of developing an “integrated community hub” to meet the needs of a 22 place kindergarten for Toora and Welshpool.

The report also suggests council plan to upgrade Fish Creek’s kindergarten within the next 15 to 20 years.

At the meeting, councillors will consider how best to continue to support the kindergartens in the Corner Inlet area. All kindergarten services in Corner Inlet are managed by Prom Coast Centres for Children (PCCC), a volunteer community organisation.

The satellite kindergarten programs of Toora, Welshpool and Fish Creek operate from buildings constructed in the 1960s and ’70s.

Council will consider if the size and design of the buildings will accommodate future demand.

The council report also recommends council continues to maintain and improve the existing facilities at Fish Creek, Toora and Welshpool for a minimum of five years.

The report suggests council collaborate with PCCC to identify requirements across the three Toora, Welshpool and Fish Creek kindergartens and invest the allocated $168,195 based on agreed priorities over the next five years.

Anyone wishing to express their views on these recommendations can contact Shelley Fixter at council on 5662 9226 or contact the mayor or other ward councillors Cr Jeanette Harding, Cr Mohya Davies or Cr Kieran Kennedy.

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A season to remember STONY Creek celebrated appositive year or the club at its presentation night.

With so much talent on show the future looks bright for the club.

B Grade netball: from left, Emily Harrison and Andrea Funnell (runners-up Best and Fairest), Tarryn Anderson (Coach’s Award) and Kristie Moore (Best and Fairest). Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www. fourcornersframing.biz.

Seniors: back row from left, Troy Sinclair (Young Lions Award) and Jimmy Monaghan (Best in Final and Coach’s Award). Front row from left, Josh Schelling (runner-up Best and Fairest), Clint Mackie (most consistent) and Cam Stone (Best and Fairest). Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz.

C Grade netball: from left, Lauren Minns (team manager), Sarah Marshall (Coach’s Award), Michaella Streetton (coach) and Gen Scholte (runner-up Best and Fairest). Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www. fourcornersframing.biz.

A Grade netball: from left, Jade Cashin (runner-up Best and Fairest), Olivia Cope (Best and Fairest) and Bridgett Monaghan (Coach’s Award). Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz.

Mirboo North & District junior tennis Results - Round 2 October 17 A Grade: Leongatha Red 4 sets, 33 games d Mardan 2 set, 25 games, Leongatha Green 6 sets, 36 games d Fish Creek 0 sets, 9 games, Leongatha Blue 6 sets, 36 games d Baromi Tornado 0 set, 4 games, Baromi Sandstorm - bye.

B Grade: Mardan 5 sets, 32 games d Leongatha Galloways 1 sets, 12 games, Leongatha Friesians 6 sets, 36 games d Baromi Mirage 0 set, 0 games (forfeit), Leon-

gatha Herefords 4 sets, 27 games d Baromi Hurricane 2 sets, 21 games, Leongatha North 6 sets, 36 games d Leongatha Jerseys 0 sets, 11 games, Fish Creek 5 sets, 32 games d Leongatha Angus 1 sets, 11 games, Leongatha Limousins - bye.

C Grade: Leongatha Poodles 3 sets, 20 games d Mardan 1 set, 18 games, Baromi Hornets 3 sets, 19 games d Leongatha Terriers 1 sets, 12 games, Fish Creek - bye.

Ladders A Grade Leongatha Green ................. 14.0

Leongatha Red .................... 12.0 Leongatha Blue.................... 10.5 Mardan................................... 6.0 Baromi Sandstorm .................. 3.5 Fish Creek ............................... 3.9 Baromi Tornado ...................... 0.0 B Grade Leongatha North ................. 14.0 Mardan.................................13.0 Leongatha Herefords .......... 12.0 Leongatha Limousins..........10.5 Fish Creek .............................10.0 Leongatha Friesians ................7.0 Leongatha Angus ....................4.5 Leongatha Jerseys ...................3.0 Baromi Hurricane....................2.0 Leongatha Galloways..............1.0 Baromi Mirage ........................0.0 C Grade Baromi Hornets .....................6.5 Fish Creek ..............................6.5 Leongatha Terriers................6.0 Leongatha Poodles ................6.0 Mardan ....................................1.0

Reserves: back row from left, Shaun Cope (Best and Fairest) and Glenn Gray (Most Consistent). Front row from left, Eli Taylor (runner-up Best and Fairest), Josh Browne (Coach’s Award) and Jon Stuart (Best in Finals and Best Utility). Photo courtesy Gerard Bruning@www.fourcornersframing.biz.

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Wonthaggi Little Athletics OFFICIAL competition took to the track this week with over one hundred athletes attending.

Many children dressed up in orange for the special Jetstar week.

As it was the first week of competition there were no personal bests.

With so many new athletes some groups experienced delays around events.

These teething problems will be sorted out in the coming weeks as the club unveils and employs its new throw rings.

Parents are reminded to complete registration for their children as soon

as possible so their athlete’s results can be recorded. If people experience difficulties go to the facebook site or Team App to access the links.

The Rotary dinner is on this week.

Any people interested in helping the club to fill a table, please contact the committee.

Leongatha Little Athletics ONE hundred and fifty children and their families came out for the celebration of the Jetstar round and it was wonderful to see the orange all around the field.

Special mention to Lea Crimp and her family for organising all the orange decorations.

Numbers are growing and we have approximately 160 children registered for Little Athletics with new families joining every week.

We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday and welcome any new families as well.

The weather held out and this

weekend, week three of the program, there were a total of 61 personal bests.

U6B: J Lowe Turbo Javelin; U7B: M de Gooyer Long Jump, Vortex; J Bolge Long jump, Vortex; N Sheahan Turbo Javelin; Z Sherar Turbo Javelin; J Andronaco Vortex; L Heislers Vortex; U7G: C Wilson 400m, Discus; L Reid 400m, Shotput; A Heneghan 400m, Shotput; T Murdoch 400m; T Croatto 400m; D Soumilas 400m; G Lawry Discus; U8B: J Barry 200m; I Bolge 200m; J McNaughton 200m; J Aeshliman 200m; C Oloughlin 200m; Z Roberts 200m; U9B:R Collins 200m, Turbo Javelin; T Sherar 200m, Tur-

bo Javelin; C Richards 200m; R Andronaco 200m;C Reid Turbo Javelin; U9G: M Whiteside 200m; H McKeown 200m; C deGooyer 200m; U10B:X Bolge 200m; O Murdoch 200m;J Heneghan 200m; S Mackie Long Jump; U10G: A Reid 200m; P Thompson 200m,Shotput; P Barry Shotput; E Allen 200m, Shotput;M Herbert Shotput; S McGannon Shotput; N Wight Shotput; U11B: M Bath 800m, Long jump; H Clark 800m; H Herbert 800m; T Richards 800m; U11G: K Sage Javelin; U12B: J Wight 800m, Long jump; U12G: L Caithness 800m; B Roy 800m; C Burns 800m; R Mckeown 800m; G Burns 800m.

Storm selects Pyramid: Wonthaggi Little Athletics Club was thrilled with the number of boys and girls that participated on Saturday. All together they made an impressive looking metaphor for the growth of Little Athletics in South Gippsland.

At Point Lonsdale

Leongatha table tennis

OCTOBER

Results

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area.

To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below.

Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

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0604 1143 1801 2345

1.53 0.57 1.36 0.33

0647 1220 1846

1.47 0.59 1.32

0027 0736 1303 1941

0.38 1.41 0.60 1.29

0116 0832 1357 2049

0.44 1.37 0.60 1.27

0218 0937 1502 2213

0.51 1.34 0.57 1.31

0332 1045 1619 2332

0.57 1.35 0.49 1.40

0455 1149 1733

0.59 1.39 0.38

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM

A Grade: Leading players - Allan R. 36, Bryce H. 29, Neil C. and Glenn B. 27, Dirk H. 26, Michael H. and Michael C. 25, Trish D. 23.

Ladder Team Name ...............18 Dream Team..............16 N-C-M .......................14 Je-Di-Do ....................14 M-M-K .......................10 Boffins ........................10 All Jo Glenn .................8 AARG ..........................6

72 72 69 69 67 65 61 53

249 255 259 244 230 240 225 212

A Reserve: Justin Caleb, 18-35-118, Jose - Aiden, 12-34-118, Bill - Tammy, 12-32-115, Ian Cindy, 6-22- 79.

Results October 14: Bill and Tammy d Aiden and Jose 3-2. Aggregate leader Justin Alba.

Finals next week.

B Grade: Godlacionachu d Road Train 5-1.

James Rowley was too strong and won all his rubbers.

Brother and sister, Michael and Katrina Brandon had a close battle.

Michael Brandon and Tim Hardacre had a close battle.

GIPPSLAND Storm Elite Netball Development Club has just completed the first week of its try outs for the 2016 season.

As usual the region’s best and brightest came along to show their ability and hopefully gain a place in the Storm teams for next year.

Gippsland Storm president Brendan Murnane was thrilled with the number and talent of the attendees.

“It’s great to see fantastic players from all over Gippsland showing up again this year,” he said.

“The Under 13’s look a standout in particular.”

Gippsland Storm’s align-

Opportunity: Storm’s secretary Cindy Armstrong and president Brendan Murnane check the running list for the fifteen groups during selections. ment with Monash Storm in the VNL is proving to be a tremendous opportunity for local players.

Many Gippsland players have recently been selected to take the next step with Monash and further

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club RESULTS for 2015 TRV 50m Bench Pennant Section D Round Two Mildura C 715.015 defeated by Frankston B 716.022.

Sale B 713.016 bye.

Leongatha 703.018 bye.

The best shooters for Round Two was Peter Anderson (Sale B) scoring 246.005.

Round Three Mildura C 730.029 defeated Sale B 721.025.

Frankston B 713.018 bye.

Leongatha 691.015 bye.

The best shooter for Round Three was Steven Mills (Frankston B) scoring 245.011.

Round Four Leongatha 708.019 de-

feated by Sale B 726.024.

Frankston B 724.030 bye.

Mildura C 733.029 bye.

The best shooters for Round Four is Kenneth Oxley (Mildura C) scoring 246.008.

Round Five Leongatha 709.021 defeated by Frankston B 731.032.

Sale B 720.024 bye.

Mildura C 721.019 bye.

The best shooter for Round Five was John Baudewyns (Mildura C) scoring 246.010.

Ladder: 16 Mildura C, 16 Sale B, 16 Frankston B, 8 Leongatha.

We shoot Wednesday nights at 8pm at the rifle club on the recreation reserve.

Any inquiries please call Rob Spratt 5664 2358.

their netball in this fantastic program.

Mr Murnane said, “We have again proved the value of our systems and coaching with the great results at the Monash Storm tryouts.

It is a credit to our coaches and in particular our head coach Simon O’Shanassy.”

If you are a talented netballer from Under 13 to the Open age group and you would like to get involved, week two of the

Storm tryouts is Sunday, October 25.

This is the last chance to show what you can do and perhaps gain selection.

Come along and prove yourself against the region’s best.

Details and registration forms can be found at www.gippslandstorm. com.au.

Gippsland Storm would love to see you there.

South Gippsland Bridge Club FRIDAY, October 16 at Inverloch.

North – South First, Jack Kuiper and Dina Drury 207 match points, (0.21 green points); second, Phillip and Neville Chapman 192 (0.15); and third, Kaye Douglass and Anne Williams 182 (0.11).

East-West First, Alan Johnston and John Sullivan 254 (0.21); second, Faye Rowlands and Pat West 178 (0.15); and third, Yvonne Mears and Moya Crowley 168 (0.11).

Tuesday, October 13 at Tarwin Lower.

First, Jack Kuiper and Clive Hope 135 (0.30); second, Faye Rowlands and Pat West 134 (0.21); and third, John Sullivan and Allan Johnston 124 (0.15).

Monday, October 12 at Meeniyan.

First, Brian and Sally Hoskins 63 match points, (master points 0.18); second, Katherine Smith and Clive Hope 57 (0.13); and Ineke de Graaf and Colin Cameron 47 (0.09).

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Phillip Island clear on top IN Section 1 both games had the same score.

Having a hit: from left, at the Leongatha Tennis Club on Saturday were A Reserve players Jeff Brusamarello, Lesley Turton, Jessica Armstrong and Jason Comrie.

Koony won by 12 games against Leongatha and Phillip Island won against Inverloch.

Leongatha and Koony had a tiebreaker each way.

In Section 2 Koony had a big win over Longshots. Two tiebreakers went to Koony as well.

Berrys Creek had a tiebreaker each way with Outtrim and came home the winner by 10 games.

Well done to Burra Raquets winning by two games over the young Leongatha North team.

Baromi Black won by five games over Mardan, four tiebreakers in this match, Mardan on the wrong end of three of them.

Hallston and Baromi Yellow had a close match, Hall-

ston won by three games.

Baromi would be pleased with five sets.

Falcons were big winners over Eagles in Section 3. Well done Emma who won the one set for Eagles.

Parrots won by seven games over Baromi. A good singles set was played by Simone Dekker and Tamsin McCormick. Simone is learning to rally with the experienced Tamsin and came out the winner 7/5.

Have all clubs paid the affiliation fee?

Results Section 1: Koonwarra 6.63 d Leongatha 3.45, Phillip Island 6.63 d Inverloch 3.45, Leongatha North - bye.

Section 2: Burra Raquets 5.53 d Leongatha North 4.51, Berrys Creek 6.64 d Outtrim 3.54, Baromi Black 6.64 d Mardan 3.59, Hallston 4.56 d Baromi Yellow 5.53, Koon-

warra 8.70 d Longshots 1.41, Leongatha - bye.

Section 3: Parrots 4.44 d Baromi 3.37, Falcons 6.49 d Eagles 1.17, Hawks - bye.

Ladders Section 1 Phillip Island........................16.0 Inverloch ..............................13.0 Koonwarra .............................9.0 Leongatha North ...................8.5 Leongatha................................8.5 Section 2 Baromi Black .......................17.0 Hallston ................................16.0 Berrys Creek........................15.0 Koonwarra ...........................14.0 Baromi Yellow ......................13.0 Outtrim .................................. 11.0 Burra Raquets..........................9.0 Leongatha................................8.5 Longshots ................................6.5 Leongatha North .....................5.0 Mardan ....................................4.0 Section 3 Leongatha Parrots...............15.0 Leongatha Falcons ..............12.5 Baromi ....................................9.0 Leongatha Hawks..................4.5 Leongatha Eagles ....................4.0

Spectating: watching the tennis at the Leongatha Tennis Club on Saturday were from left, Vicki Bainbridge and Leo from Leongatha and Ivy Pickering and Jacinta Chisholm from Korumburra.

Smashing: Wonthaggi Tennis Club life members Sophie Pothof, Carol Sleeman, Margaret McCulley and Ivy Sheppard officially opened the courts. They said it was fantastic to see new facilities to encourage community members to become more active.

New courts are ace WONTHAGGI District Tennis Club life members Sophie Pothof, Margaret McCulley, Carol Sleeman and Ivy Sheppard cut the ribbon to open the two brand new tennis courts at the Wonthaggi District Tennis Club on Sunday, October 11.

High achievers: the Leongatha All Abilities netball team finished third at the State Titles in its first playing year.

All Abilities netballers excel GIPPSLAND was well represented at the Netball Victoria State Netball Titles in Bendigo on the weekend of October 10 and 11 with an All Abilities team from each of the Gippsland and Latrobe regions.

Off the back of huge growth in All Abilities netball programs during the 2015 season, thanks to a highly successful partnership between Netball Victoria and GippSport, this was the first year two Gippsland representative teams participated at State Titles.

Athletes from the Leongatha

and District Netball Association All Abilities program represented the South Gippsland Region in the championship division.

GippSport Access for All Abilities program manager Dan Poynton said, “For Leongatha to finish third at State Titles in its first year playing is a huge achievement.”

The new high quality plexipave courts satisfy the requirements of Tennis Australia and are the same blue as the Australian Open courts and replace two acrylic courts that had a dangerously uneven, gravelly surface.

Club president, Russell Cargill, said planning for the $170,000 project had been in place for a number of years.

“The previous coalition State Government provided a grant of $50,000 to kick start the process, with the club and council then successful in procuring a $50,000 grant through the Sports and Recreation Victoria minors program,” Mr Cargill said.

“Bass Coast Shire Council contributed

$10,000 and countless hours of project management.

The club is grateful for the work and liaison provided by Howard Scott, Ella Angarane and Ravi Raveendren.

“The club has managed its finances carefully to contribute $35,000 and Tennis Victoria also guided us in our successful application for a grant for $25,000 from Tennis Australia.”

The two remaining acrylic courts have been cleaned by a new high pressure washer the club purchased with the help of a council community grant.

“The new plexipave courts and the cleaning of the acrylic courts have improved the quality and safety of the playing surfaces,” Mr Cargill said.

There are further plans in place to replace these remaining courts in the future.

The club caters for a junior competition, midweek ladies competition, an evening social mixed competition, a morning social get together and for learners of all ages through coaching and a hotshots program.

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SPORT | GOLF Leongatha AFTER the second of three rounds of the Club Championship, Ken Wardle leads A Grade with a two round total of 166.

Close behind are Chris Leaver on 168 and Geoff McDonald 169.

Peter Brownlie leads B Grade after a brilliant 79 off the stick on Saturday to give him a two round total of 168.

Peter Walsh (171) and Bruce Hutton (173) are not far away and can come right into contention with a good round next week.

Leader in C Grade is Bryan McCorkell but as he is unable to play next week it leaves the door open for the club captain Peter Waters (191) and Merv Stubbs (192) to fight out the C Grade honours.

D Grade is wide open with Mike Street leading the way with 64 points from Bert Borg and Fred Debono both one behind on 63 points.

There is a seeded draw for leaders in each grade next Saturday so please check at the club house for tee times.

In the daily competition on Saturday Rod Brown (12) took

Leongatha Ladies THE weather and the course conditions were once again conducive to good golf for the second round of the championships and the October Monthly Medal.

The current leaders and runners up in the championship are Rebecca Thomas 168 and Mary Brewis 179.

Leading the chase in B Grade is Kerry Hogan on 198 followed by Loris Clark 204.

Only two strokes separate Glenyce McRobert and women’s captain Shirley Welsford in C Grade, while Sue Bowler has hung onto the lead in D Grade with 63 points from Linda Bassett 60.

The A Grade winner for the day’s event (sponsored by the Manna Gum Restaurant at Broadbeach Inverloch) was Wendy Parker with 90/13/77 on a count back.

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the A Grade honours with a net 70.

Peter Brownlie (17) blitzed the field in B Grade with a net 62 and also winning the Super Competition.

C Grade was won by John Eabry who is returning to form with 33 points.

NTP: seventh Chris Leaver, 16th Doug Clemann and Peter Brownlie topped off his day by almost holing out on the 14th being only 33cm away.

DTL: Kevin Castwood, Peter Walsh, Andrew Westaway, Bryan McCorkell, Ken Wardle, Ian Murchie, Brendan Simon, Chris Leaver, David Vorwerg, Bruce Hutton, Brian Sword, Phillipe du Plessis, Nick Lafferty, Wil Norden, and Trevor Moss.

It was a day for the veterans on Tuesday with George Alexander, who has just celebrated his 90th Birthday, combining with David Barrack to win the four ball aggregate Stableford event with 71 points.

They won in a countback from youngsters Frank Smedley and Bill Bittlemann who are both only in their 80s; a great effort from some of our ‘more experienced’ members.

Coral Gray, celebrating an 80th birthday and still recovering from a whirlwind trip to Africa, won B Grade with 99/25/74 and the Monthly Medal.

It has been many years since she has been the recipient of this award.

Our current championship leader in C Grade, Glenyce McRobert, won with 105/28/77 on a count back.

Sue Bowler won D Grade with 32 points on a count back.

The A Grade scratch winner this month was Rebecca Thomas with 82.

Toni West won the putting on a count back with 29 putts.

DTL: Helen Mackenzie 35 points, Deb Miller 35, Kerry Hogan 34, Rebecca Thomas, Jan Brownlie and Glenys Day 32, Dot Stubbs, Lynda Bassett, Colleen Touzel and

NTP: fourth Steve Fisher, 14th Les Newton and on the 16th Alan Schache.

DTL: Trevor Steer, Frank Gill, Rob Martin, Les Newton, Bill Warren, Bert Borg, Doug Clemann, Dave Vorwerg, Bruce Hutton, Steve Fisher, Andrew Henley and Chris Leaver.

There was a Stableford competition on Thursday.

Peter Hartigan (17) took the A Grade honours with 38 points and Jeff Brewer 19) won B Grade with 37 points.

NTP: fourth Fred Debono, 14th David Forbes and John Renwick on the 16th.

DTL: Keith Godridge, Geoff Maher, Mike Street, Joe Lowell, Chris Leaver, Jon Smith, Les Newton, John Renwick, Peter Stivic, Merv Stubbs, Norm Hughes and Geoff McDonald.

With the last of the qualifying rounds this week in the BJS Insurance Top Gun competition, the final 19 qualifiers are yet to be finalised.

With a blistering 44 points in Saturday’s second round of the Club Championship event, Peter Brownlie has put a target on his back as the man to beat.

Whilst those at the top of Marea Maher 31 on a count back from four others.

The card checkers had a very busy day with a total of sixteen count backs to calculate.

Helen Mackenzie and Marg Berry won the nearest the pins on the 14th and 16th and Trish Owen and Joc Howson on the fourth and seventh (second shot).

Jocelyn actually popped her second shot into the hole (very difficult to beat that).

Kit Boag, the amazing nonagenarian, won the nine hole competition with 17 points on a count back from down the liners, Noreen Williams and Maria Bell.

The Saturday, October 17 winner was Jan Brownlie with (40) 35 points.

DTL: Linda Shannon 32, Rita de Bondt 32.

NTP: Linda Shannon

the list are secure, the lower end of the top 19 are still shaky.

The late withdrawal of contender Bryan McCorkell has opened the door for Norm Hughes to jump into 19th position with 34 points on countback from a few others.

There are seven players with 36 points or less in the top 19 and with the course providing plenty of run, there are ample opportunities to qualify for the final on next Sunday October 25.

Woorayl THE trophies for our par event were provided by Gendore.

I am led to believe the greens were really quick.

A Grade went to Dean Dwyer on a countback with -1 from Geoff McKinnon.

B Grade to John Diaper, another countback on -1, runnerup was Col Graeme. We got into the plus side of things with John Bolge having +4 again a countback from John Hassett.

Balls to B. Hogan, G. Maisey, J. Newton, G. Challis, C. Hall, I. McLennan, J. Hickey, G. Evans and R. Beilby.

Nearest the pins to Brett Stubbs and Al McEachern. The ball raffle to D & D syndicate.

Next week Kevin Taranto will provide the trophies for the stableford event.

Woorayl Ladies ON Tuesday, Woorayl Golf Club Ladies held their AGM with Shirley Thomas in as president and Heather Sullivan in as captain for the next year.

On Wednesday, the outgoing president, Dianne O’ Connor and captain, Marg Tuckett sponsored the Stableford event which was also being played for the President and Captain Trophy.

Great rivalry between the teams saw a win to President’s team by five points.

The daily winners were A Grade, Ann Poole (20) 33 points and B Grade Dianne O’ Connor (31) 37 points.

Korumburra Last Wednesday was the first round of the Gloria Burgess trophy, with the weather perfect for the 24 golfers.

The event is decided by the best two scores over three weeks.

The winner of A Grade (0-22) was Judy Webb, 34 pts

Runner-up in A Grade was Heather Sullivan (18) 31 points and runner-up in B Grade was Lois Young ( 29) 35 points.

Down the Line balls went to Elsie McBride 34 points, Inge Giliam 33 points and Janet Thompson 32 points.

Nearest the Pins went to Alice Campbell on eighth, Ann Poole on the 11th and Shirley Thomas on the 17th.

A lovely luncheon was enjoyed by all.

The course was once again in tip top condition thanks to Greg and his helpers.

Next week’s golf event is the first round of the Club Championships, along with the Dot Forrester 54 hole event and the Senior Lady event. Good luck to all players.

Korumburra THERE were 33 players on Saturday, October 17 for a foursomes championship competition.

Championship: scratch T. O’Neill (3) and N. Perks (6) 79; handicap R. Olsen (27) and M. Webb (17) 70 net.

A Grade: S. Rose (7), G. Bull (18), 71½ net; B. Clasby, M. Belvedere 73; L. Webster, S. Webster 74.

B Grade: R. Olsen, M. Webb 70 net; R. Wamill, A. Twite 72; R. Gallagher, G. Wilson 72.

Nearest the pin: 1st R. Ludenia, 13th R. Wamill.

Tuesday’s winner was K. Pope 39 pts, and Thursday’s winner was R. Besley 33 pts.

Meeniyan CONGRATULATIONS to last week’s (10/10) medal winner.

Not only did Phil Johnston (15) win the medal but he also managed a hole-in-one.

Just to prove it wasn’t a fluke, P. Johnston (15) combined with J. Wilson (19) to post 11 over in this Saturday’s 4BBB par event which was kindly sponsored by member F. Peile.

Runners-up on a countback and runner-up was Lee Clements (13) with 33pts.

B Grade (25-30) was won

by Corrie George (30) with 32 pts, on a count-back from Jan Hewitt (26).

Lyn Perks (37) won C Grade on a three way count back, with the popular 29 pts.

Runner up was Jenny Blackmore (39), from Jan Follett

On top: winners of the Ladies competitions at the Leongatha Golf Club were Sue Bowler (D Grade), Coral Gray (B Grade), Kit Boag (winner of the nine hole competition), Glenyce McRobert (C Grade) and Wendy Parker (A Grade).

Kit Boag Mixed Canadian Foursomes THE 38th and last Kit Boag Mixed Canadian Foursomes event was held on Sunday, October 18 at the Leongatha Golf Club.

Players, numbering 82 from as far afield as Bega, came together in perfect golfing weather to make this event a special occasion.

Bruce Hutton spoke of the 95 year old Kit’s great contribution to the club over many decades.

The winner of the event was the local pairing of Meryle Findlay and Grant McRitchie who had

84 off the stick for a nett 72.

Runners-up were Karen Orford and Ian Murchie with 72.5, third Marg Griffiths and Graeme Worster (Southern) 74.125.

Mel and Tolly Baharis from Garfield rounded out the placegetters with a nett 74.675.

NTP: fourth John Renwick, seventh Marea Maher, 14th Sharyn Rayson and Peter Brownlie and Shane Bright on the 16th.

DTL: Glenyce and Ross McRobert, Trish Owen and Peter Waters, Di and Rod Walker, Jan and Peter Brownlie, Marea and Geoff Maher, and Linda Shannon and Tom Sorrell.

Placegetters: from left, with their prized rugs at the Kit Boag Mixed Canadian Foursomes were Ian Murchie and Karen Orford (runners-up), Graeme Worster (Southern Golf Club) and Marg Griffiths (third), Meryle Findlay (winner - partner Grant McRitchie absent), and Mel and Tolly Baharis (Garfield Golf Club, fourth).

Spring time beauties: Corrie George, Judy Webb and Lyn Perks were the Grade winners at Korumburra last Wednesday.

Wonthaggi Ladies ON a great day for golf 28 players set off on the second round of the Lorna Jeeves Memorial Bowl over 36 holes nett.

There had been some good results last week and this was repeated again this week.

Again another great round

was returned by one of our ladies and this week it was Betty Bowmar with a lovely 99 (30)69 nett which won her the daily C Grade event and also the Lorna Jeeves Bowl on a count back from Susan Jagoe who returned a net 73 today.

A Grade was won by Anne Tschiderer 92 (15) 77 and B Grade by Jan Beaumont with

Congratulations: Wonthaggi Ladies Foursomes champions Pam Russell and Pam Hanley.

were C. Olden (21) and I. Inglis (35) with nine over.

Balls to G. Hughes and W. Reilly and J. Cusack and D. Gregg both with nine over.

Both NTP and the pro pin went to D. Gregg.

The members’ draw was not claimed by A. Cairncross.

Tuesday’s event was won

by R. Hannay (28), with 41 points who also took out NTP. Runner-up was W. Bullock (16) with 40 points and G. Hughes had the best nine.

On Thursday D. Gregg (23) came home with 43 points whilst C. Stewart was next best with 42.

NTPs went to D. Gregg and R. McGeary.

Tickets are still available for the reverse draw taking place on October 25.

Tickets are $50 with $2500 in prizes.

Meeniyan Ladies LAST Wednesday the Meeniyan Ladies held their AGM and the new committee will be president Jan Trease, vice president Heather Poletti, secretary Lyn Jennison, treasurer Heather McCaughan and Nancye Hammet is the handicapper.

Veronica Park is staying on as captain for her third year and Sue Hoskin is her vice captain.

Congratulations to each lady for taking on these positions and a big thank you to our outgoing president Faye LePage.

After the meeting a three person Ambrose nine hole competition was held with the winners being Sheila Constantine, Fay Smallman and Mandy Kuhne with 30.17.

The runners-up were Irene Holm, Heather Poletti and Heather McCaughanon 30.7.

Down the line balls to Jan Trease, Linda Brown and Lyn Jennison.

Twilight has now commenced on Friday afternoon.

This is a single Stableford event where non handicapped

players are most welcome to come and play and then enjoy a great counter meal.

This year we are trying a six week teams’ event starting on Friday, October 23 where four of the six scores will count.

Get names into the club as soon as possible.

Mirboo North THURSDAY 15 results of the Stableford competition.

Winner: Russell Pentland (18) 43 points.

DTL: Paul Woodall 36, Tom Traill 35.

NTP: fourth Ray Thompson.

Saturday 17 results of the four person Ambrose competition.

Winners: Tom and Sue Traill and Bevan and Lyn Pinner (handicap 7 1/8) 55 7/8 nett.

Runners-up: Terry Bradshaw, Nigel Bracecamp, Ray Hoskin and Tom Whitelaw (handicap 5 7/8) 56 1/8.

Second shot NTP on the first hole: Tom and Sue Traill and Bevan and Lyn Pinner NTP: fourth Richie Robbins, sixth Evan Young, 13th Joe Kus and 16th Richie Robbins.

Sunday 18 competition results: the Jock Bond Memorial Day Mixed Canadian sponsored by Murray and Lorraine Bond Scratch winners were Stan Evison and Chris Gunn, 81 gross.

Handicap winners were Tom and Sue Traill (10 1/8) 71 7/8 nett.

Visitors winners were Ian and Jenny Fleming from Traralgon (10 1/8 ) 75 7/8 nett.

DTL: Doug Taylor and Sandy Taylor 73 7/8, Ian Evison and Freeda Nair 75.

NTP Men’s: fourth Stan Evison, sixth Jeff Glover and13th Rueben Kincaid.

Ladies’: fourth Jill White, sixth Sandra Hughes and 16th Sue Traill.

(45).

NTP’s were won by Barb Walker, 1st, Lee Clements, 7th and Betty Thomson, 13th.

Balls Down the Line went to Barb Twite (22) with 30 points. The girls who received BDL with 29 pts were Lyn McIvor (22), Beryl Brown (28) and Heather Grist (22).

Others on 29 pts missed out, on a count back.

The raffle was won by Lyn Perks and the lucky card winner was Julie Hislop.

Beryl Brown and Joan Peters are rostered to send the field out next Wednesday, for the second round of the Gloria Burgess Stableford event.

A highlight in the afternoon was club president, Brian Clasby, presenting Norrie Little with her Life Membership badge. Norrie spoke warmly of the honour she feels from receiving this award.

The 10 Saturday golfers had magnificent weather, and, with the drier climate lately, the course has some run.

Marg Young (25) was the winner with a nice 36 pts.

Runner up was Lyn McIvor (22) on a count back from Betty Thomson (34), both finishing with 34 pts.

NTP’s went to Lee Clements on the 1st and Betty Thomson on the 13th green.

Five people took the opportunity to gain some golf hints from Scott Adams on Sunday afternoon, with clinics continuing for the next three weeks. Please contact Lee Clements if you are interested in attending. Members and non-members are welcome.

A reminder that Twilight golf will begin on Thursday, 12th November. More details on this social competition will be in next week’s report.

91 (20) 71.

NTP: second Marg Johnson, eighth Marion Walker and 17th Sara Beale.

Congratulations were also given to Pam Hanley and Pam Russell who were celebrated as the 2015 Ladies Foursomes champions when they won the final match from Anne Walker and Leonie Bentick during the

week.

The Pams were very steady on the day and were a great partnership; well done ladies.

BDL: B. Bowmar 69, J. Beaumont 71, M. Anderson 73, S. Jagoe 73, M. Masterman 73, C. Hamilton 74, D. Harvey 74, C. Bolding 75, P. Hanley 75, I. Ruby 76.

Winner holds all: from left, A Grade winner Anne Tschiderer, C Grade and Lorna Jeeves Memorial Bowl winner Betty Bowmar and B Grade winner Jan Beaumont.

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thestar.com.au Foster TUESDAY, October 13 Men’s Stableford, no golf.

Thursday, October 15 Men’s Stableford winner was George Draeger with 37 points.

DTL: Gary Buckland 36, Neil Chandler 34, Gary Clavarino 33.

NTP: sixth, Peter Dight.

Friday, October 16 Stableford nine hole Friday friendly chook run’s winner was Gary Phelan on 19 points on a countback.

DTL: Peter Dight 19, Bill Fuller 18, Andrew ‘Nails’ Naylor 17, Shaun Chaseling 17 and Kevin DaSilviera 17.

NTP: 13th Peter Dight, 17th Ray Stewart.

Saturday, October 17 Stableford, Brian and Carol Robinson Trophy.

A good field turned out for the Saturday competition and with the weather being so pleasant it made for a great day all round.

The A Grade winner was Shaun Chaseling on 39 points and the B Grade winner was Russell McCallion on 43 points.

DTL: Brian Robinson 42, Phil Schofield 39, Paul ‘Robbo’ Robertson 38, Bruce ‘Buzz’ Knee 38, Nick Buckland 37 and Geoff Prue 35.

NTP: fourth Bruce ‘Buzz’

Knee, sixth Shaun Chaseling, 13th Kevin Flett, 15th Gary Buckland and 17th Kevin DaSilveira.

The Friday night members’ draw saw Wendy Williamson’s name drawn out but unfortunately she was not present at the club so the draw now jackpots to $950 this Friday night.

TUESDAY, October 13 saw Division 1 ladies at home to Wonthaggi and won the day 69 to 66 shots.

Results were Trish McCormack (s) lost 26 to 29 shots, A. Hackett (s) drew 17 to 17 and Rosa James (s) won 26 to 20.

Division 3 was also home to Foster and the end result was a draw, 41 shots each. Bev Thompson (s) lost 14 to 23 shots and Mary Jepson (s) won 27 to 18.

October 20 sees Division 1 ladies away to Foster and Division 3 away to Wonthaggi.

Wednesday saw the midweek social bowls in action with the winners being B. Young (s), Sue Symmons and G. Washfold with three wins plus three. Runners-up were L. Hanks (s), Ron Symmons and F. Filomeno with two wins plus 10.

Saturday, October 17 saw the start of the men’s pennant in action with Division 1 teams away to Inverloch and they managed to scrape the win by one shot, 64 to 63. J. Hall (s) lost 15 to 28 shots, W. Walker (s) won 31 to 15 and R. Trotman (s) lost 18 to 20.

Division 3 travelled to Wonthaggi to meet the Wonthaggi Blues and was buried by the Miners, 94 to 40 shots. Ian Todd (s) lost 8 to 41 shots, L. Lancaster (s) lost 17 to 29 and Chris Richardson (s) lost 15 to 24.

Division 4 teams were also away to Wonthaggi, however no results have been received.

Round 2 sees Division 1 at home to Phillip Island White, Division 3 is home to Phillip Island and Division 4 at home to Inverloch Blue.

Wednesday, October 28 sees the monthly triples in action.

Rounds one and two of the men’s club championships was played on Sunday, October 18 and the ladies club championships rounds one and two will be played on Sunday, October 25 with a 10am start.

Sunday, November 1 sees the club / club sponsors ‘Tiger Skins’ with power plays event and there is still room for more players / teams. Contact Jeff Pendergast 5662 0974, Bill Harry 5662 5579 or Lyn McIntyre 0407 453 912. This is a 9.30am start with BYO picnic lunch.

Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Tarwin LAST Tuesday both Ladies divisions played at home with excellent results.

Division Two defeated Fish Creek with 27 shots up overall and Division Three defeated Wonthaggi with 10 shots up overall.

Unfortunately the Men’s divisions were not as successful with Division Two teams playing at San Remo defeated by 20 shots overall.

The Division Four teams played Inverloch Blues at Inverloch losing by four shots overall.

Wednesday Triples was another enjoyable fixture with the team of Peter Henwood, Peter Emmet and Ray Saunders (filling in for Gordon Burke) winning the day.

day, October 22 Stableford; Friday, October 23 nine hole Stableford chook run and members draw 7pm to 8:30pm $950; Saturday, October 24 Men’s Foursomes Championships and members draw 5:30pm $100.

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Kaycie Landers was the name pulled out in the Saturday members’ draw and lucky for her she was working at the club that night so was present to collect the $200 and as a result the Saturday draw goes back to $100 this week.

Coming events: Tuesday, October 20 Stableford; Thurs-

The next Triples day will be on Wednesday, October 28.

Ladies next meeting is to be held on Monday, October 26 at the club rooms commencing at 10am.

Once again the club is hosting its remarkably popular and successful Melbourne Cup Day luncheon and racing results.

Fish Creek UNFORTUNATELY Tuesday Pennant last week lost to Tarwin only winning one rink and losing the other two but will hopefully change the outcome this week against Korumburra.

Good Luck to all.

Saturday Pennant Division Two had a great win over Mirboo North winning all three rinks to take full points.

Division Five against Toora won two rinks and lost the other rink but unfortunately lost overall by one shot.

Our club hosted the Men’s State Triples last Sunday and the weather was perfect, maybe a little warm but no wind, which was great.

The final for this event will also be held at Fish Creek next Sunday so hopefully the great weather continues.

Our next Turkey Triples are on Thursday, October 22.

Good luck to all bowlers.

The next monthly meeting is Wednesday, October 21 starting at 7pm.

Our tattslotto supplementary number draw is happening again this season so if you haven’t got a number yet please see Nics as we would like this to start this week.

Teams for the Round Two of Saturday Pennant Division Two at home versus San Remo: T. McLean, R. McKenzie, R. Grylls and A. Kerr; R. Mortlock, R. Knight, J. Lavarda and R. Staley; D. Christie, M. Heywood, R. Barham and B. Cooper; and R. Grylls, manager.

Division Five at home versus Meeniyan: J. Lindeman, N. Buckland, R. Constantine and R. Vuillermin; K. Flanders, W. Stefani, C. Bell and B. Worseling; R. Poletti, P. Dean, B. Everitt and A. Masson; and N. Buckland, manager.

See you all on the green.

Mardan Indoor WHAT a turnout this week with almost all of the club members and three visitors from other clubs, namely Joyce and Joe Occhipinti from Korumburra and Andrew Hanks from Buffalo, who took the time to join us for the evening.

It was the first time in a while where we have had three mats out and all but two teams having four players.

Needless to say the chatter in the hall was at an all time high and the competitiveness between teams particularly was strong; a great atmosphere for a fantastic night of bowls.

We played three games of eight ends and in general the games were pretty close for the first round.

Then the competition started to heat up a bit with Andy Plowman and Vito Serafino’s teams giving their opponents a bit of a lesson in bowls.

Each of them conceded only two shots in the second round before things settled down a little in the final games

of the night.

The final results were as follows: runners-up with two wins, 13 ends: Andrew Hanks, Bert Bright, Joyce Occhipinti and Vito Serafino (s). Winners with three wins were: John McColl, Joe Occhipinti and Andy Plowman (s).

One final thing: the club (via Vito) often lends its equipment to Berry’s Creek Hall and I would like to say thank you for the kind donation they made in return for the loan of such this year.

SGBD Tuesday pennant bowls Round 3 - October 13 Division 1: San Remo 16/77 (29 shots) d Foster -/48 (J. Allen-Dayle 29 d B. Tyers 15, S. Carvosso 23 d L. Wheeler 15, R. Dennis 25 d G. Facey 18).

Leongatha 13/69 (3 shots) d Wonthaggi 3/66 (R. James 26 d A. Green 20, A. Hackett 17 drew M. McBain 17, T. McCormack 26 lt P. Wintrup 29).

Inverloch 14/92 (42 shots) d Meeniyan 2/50 (C. Hughes 35 d B. Dyke 5, A. Tschiderer 29 d D. Densley 16, L. Luby 28 lt A. Maruzza 29).

Corinella 14/73 (14 shots) d Phillip Island 2/59 (T. Durbridge 28 d P. Major 17, J. Carter 25 d J. Dyer 20, M. Hoy 20 lt D.Wagner 22).

Division 2 (Green): Phillip Island 15/73 (9 shots) d Inverloch 1/64 (L. Waters 26 d N. Martin 25, J Chipperfield 25 d S. Phillipson 17, C. Hoffman 22 drew M. Flett 22).

San Remo 14/69 (4 shots) d Lang Lang 2/65 (J. Farquhar 21 d J. Prowd 17, J. Grindlay 26 d D. Motton 23, J. Blackwell 22 lt. B. Kitchin 25).

Wonthaggi 16/92 (39 shots) d Loch & Dist -/53 (K. Bird 27 d V. Kennedy16, R. Stewart 33 d G. Hume 23, J. Kellow 32 d J. Miller 14).

Division 2 (Gold): Korumburra 14/79 (12 shots) d Port Welshpool 2/67 (M. Goad 33 d L. McLaine 15, J. McVeigh 22 d M. McDonald 20, D. Williams 24 lt P Matthews 32).

Tarwin Lower 14/75 (27 shots) d Fish Creek 2/48 (H. Marshall 31 d M. Bath 10 - H. Twite 25 d. N. Van Dyk 14, S. Browne 19 lt N. McKenzie 24).

Mirboo North 14/76 (16 shots) d Toora 2/60 (D. Stein 35 d B. Curram 9, A. Plowman 28 d. K. Barwick 19, M. Briscoe 13 lt R. Richardson 32).

Division 3: Leongatha 7/41 (0 shots) drew Foster 7/41 (M. Jepson (L) 27 d M. Jacobs 18, J. Bohn (F) 23 d B. Thompson 14).

Corinella 12/49 (3 shots) d Inverloch 2/46 (P. Argent 31 d P. Lawson 16, J. Brown 18 lt B. Kurrle 30).

Tarwin Lower 12/42 (10 shots) d Wonthaggi 2/32 (T. Morris 22 d L. Beaumont 11, C. Giroud 20 lt T. Kavanagh 21).

Korumburra 12/49 (7 shots) d Phillip Island 2/42 (M. Hams 28 d M. Puncher 20, S. Martin 21 lt M. Rogers 22).

Ladders Division 1 San Remo ...........................+44 Inverloch ............................+51 Corinella ...............................+5 Meeniyan .............................-36 Leongatha ...............................-3 Foster ....................................-21

37 36 24 24 23 22

Wonthaggi ............................-18 14 Phillip Island ........................-22 22 Division 2 (Green) Phillip Island......................+82 39 San Remo ...........................+43 38 Lang Lang ..........................+22 24 Wonthaggi .................................. 24 Inverloch...............................-35 11 Loch ....................................-112 8 Division 2 (Gold) Mirboo North ....................+17 34 Fish Creek ..........................+14 26 Korumburra ......................+11 26 Tarwin................................... 20 24 Toora .......................................-9 24 Port Welshpool .....................-53 10 Division 3 Korumburra ......................+43 33 Leongatha.............................+5 26 Tarwin Lower ......................+8 21 Phillip Island.............................. 21 Inverloch.................................-1 21 Corinella .................................-2 21 Foster ......................................-7 16 Wonthaggi ............................-46 9

South Gippsland pennant bowls SATURDAY saw the commencement of the South Gippsland Pennant Bowls season for the 2015/2016 season.

There were a couple of major shocks in Division 1 with Phillip Island Blue rolled by Lang Lang (home) by 11 shots, even though the Phillip Island side won two of the three rinks.

The other major shock was Inverloch’s (Foreign Legion) being beaten by a mere one shot at home by Leongatha.

The results of all games played were: Division 1: Lang Lang 1282 d Phillip Island Blue 4-71; Inverloch 4-63 lt Leongatha 1264; Phillip Island White 16-90 d Loch 0-49; Korumburra 1479 d Wonthaggi 2-61.

Division 2: Toora 14-81 d Corinella 2-73; Mirboo North 0-67 lt Fish Creek 16-81; San Remo 14-85 d Tarwin Lower 2-65; Meeniyan 2-57 lt Inverloch 14-71.

Division 3: Foster 16-78 d San Remo 0-55; Wonthaggi Blue 16-94 d Leongatha 0-40; Phillip Island 16-91 d Port Welshpool 0-56; Korumburra 2-60 lt Wonthaggi Gold 14751.

Division 4: Lang Lang 1-52 lt Phillip Island 15-94; Wonthaggi 16-82 d Leongatha 0-59; Inverloch Blue 14-72 d Tarwin Lower 2-68; Korumburra 4-74 lt Inverloch White 12-78.

Division 5: Meeniyan 1690 d Foster 0-56; Inverloch 0-31 lt Corinella 16-100; San Remo 16-116 d Loch 0-43; Phillip Island 16-0 (bye); Toora 12-68 d Fish Creek 4-67.

Ladders Division 1 Phillip Island White ..........+41 16 Korumburra ......................+18 14 Lang Lang ..........................+11 12 Leongatha.............................+1 12 Inverloch.................................-1 4 Phillip Island Blue................-11 4 Wonthaggi ............................-18 2 Loch & District .....................-41 0 Division 2 Fish Creek .........................+14 16 San Remo ...........................+20 14 Inverloch .......................... +20 14 Toora ....................................+8 14 Corinella ................................-8 2 Meeniyan .............................-14 2 Tarwin Lower ......................-20 2 Mirboo North ......................-14 0 Division 3 Wonthaggi Blue ............... +54 16 Phillip Island .....................+35 16 Foster ................................ +23 16 Wonthaggi Gold ................+15 14 Korumburra ........................ -15 2 San Remo ............................-23 0 Port Welshpool ................... -35 0 Leongatha ............................-54 0

Division 4 Wonthaggi .........................+23 Phillip Island .................... +42 Inverloch Blue .....................+4 Inverloch White...................+4 Korumburra ............................-4 Tarwin Lower ....................... -4 Lang Lang ...........................-42 Leongatha ........................... -23 Division 5 San Remo ..........................+73 Corinella ............................+69 Meeniyan ............................+34 Phillip Island .......................+0 Toora ......................................+1 Fish Creek .............................-1 Foster ...................................-34 Inverloch ..............................-69 Loch & District ....................-73

16 15 14 12 4 2 1 0 16 16 16 16 12 12 0 0 0

South Gippsland bowls SGBD state events (ladies) WEDNESDAY and Thursday

Inverloch WEDNESDAY Social Bowls brought 24 bowlers to the green on a picture perfect day.

Fours were the make-up of the teams.

It was fabulous to see our veteran bowler Jean Burrows amongst the players of the day.

It was her first time on the green since last summer season.

There were two teams that won both games and had 32 points.

With seven shots up the runners-up for the day were Judy Parker, Yvonne Kee, Pam Sutcliffe and Shirley Phillipson.

Congratulations to our winning team on nine shots up Marlene Jenkins, Carol Waters and Nellie Martin and aptly lead by Jean Burrows.

In conjunction with the Seniors Festival, Inverloch hosted a Try Bowls Day on Sunday, October 18.

The next event on the bowling calendar is Melbourne Cup Day a mixed mufti day of three games of bowls starting at 9.45am.

Guest Day will be held on Wednesday, November 4 starting at 10am.

Social Bowls on Thursday, October 18 was the first Turkey Triples day of the season with 28 teams playing four 12 end games of two bowl triples.

Only two teams managed to win all four games.

Winners with 73 points were Arthur Newsome (skip), Michael Carey and Bill Massier.

Runners-up with 70 points were Harry Rybalka, Gary Scott and Ray Gostling.

of last week the State Over 60 Singles was played at the Fish Creek club.

There were some interesting games played the first morning with some form reversals in the afternoon.

Thursday’s semi finals were played between Robyn Dennis (San Remo) and Rosa James (Leongatha), and Val Davis (Inverloch) and Joy Brown (San Remo).

The final was an all San Remo affair between Robyn and Joy. It was a close game with the scores even at seven times during the match. Joy edged ahead on the 25th and final end to narrowly win.

Well done to all who competed, and the markers and umpires.

Thank you to Fish Creek for their hospitality and well done to Joy and Robyn who Best game with 20 points up went to John Newcome, Peter Forrest and Ian Ferguson.

Next Thursday, October 22 returns to the regular social game starting at 12.30pm.

Pennant Saturday, October 17 saw five Inverloch teams playing Round One of the 2015/16 Pennant season.

Division One played away at Leongatha to be beaten by the narrowest of margins by a strong Leongatha line-up 64 to 63.

Inverloch won on the rinks skipped by Frank Seaton and Glen Scott.

Division Two played away at Meeniyan with a comfortable win on the day, two rinks up.

Ron Lawson’s rink won

finished the competition in rising temperatures. Photos will hopefully be in the next edition.

Friday we were at Tarwin Lower for the State Novice Singles, with three ladies from Toora club and two from Leongatha competing.

The semi finals were won

by Margaret Tosch and Kathryn Brown, both from Toora. All ladies acquitted themselves well with some lovely bowling.

As the weather turned nasty the final will be played this Friday at Leongatha in conjunction with the sectional play of State Pairs.

The novice match will commence at 10am. The ladies playing in the pairs are advised their matches will start a 9am promptly (not as previously advised). the drinks.

Division Four White played at home defeating Korumburra 78 to 74.

Neil Everett’s team had the only winning rink but the 39 to 14 winning margin was enough to carry the day for the Whites.

Division Four Blues also played at home and their 72 to 68 victory over the visiting Tarwin Lower was achieved by the winning teams skipped

by Nic Van Grunsven (28 to 23) and Ray Paynting (22 to 21).

Division Five, playing at home to a strong Corinella side, went down 100 to 31 losing on all three rinks but several new bowlers played well on debut holding out the promise of better things to come.

Show and tell: club member Bryan Hensley discusses the basics of the game with a visitor at Inverloch’s Try Bowls Day.

Guiding hand: director Bev Kurrle and a willing student enjoy a moment at Inverloch’s Try Bowls Day.

Time for tea: Carol Waters, Nellie Martin, Jean Burrows and Marlene Jenkins had the winning combination for Inverloch’s Wednesday Social Bowls.

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Heppell and Roughy off to Ireland DYSON Heppell and Jarryd Roughead are off to Ireland to play an International Rules match against Ireland.

• Jarryd Roughead

The two have received All Australian honours before when they played in the 2014 Test match in Perth but this is their first International Rules match.

Australia won that match against Ireland by 10 points but winning in front of a fiercely parochial Irish crowd will be an entirely new ball game for the Aussies.

The match at Croke Park in Dublin will be held on November 21 after a training camp and practice match in the US. To be coached by Hawthorn’s premiership coach Alastair Clarkson, the squad consists entirely of players who already have All Australian honours.

New Cats midfielder Patrick Dangerfield is also in the team.

THERE is a rumour around that Parrots’ full forward Jake Best may not return to play with Leongatha next season.

• Dyson Heppell

Gippsland’s best named AFL Gippsland has unveiled an inaugural All Gippsland Team to recognise this season’s outstanding individual performers from across the region’s five senior football leagues.

Several AFNL players feature in the team as do Gippsland League players, Leongatha’s Dale Houghton, the Leongatha Best and Fairest and Jake Best, the Gippsland League’s top goal kicker.

League vote counts and relevant Teams of the Year were considered and league officials consulted, as well as performances and higher accolades such as representative football being taken into account when deciding the final make-up the team.

With hundreds of players to choose from, narrowing the list down to just 23 names was an incredibly difficult task and some fantastic players missed out, despite having outstanding seasons.

Dale Hoghton is one of the players Beau Vernon lured back to Leongatha.

Hoghton’s performances in 2015 were full of the dash and poise he demonstrated in four seasons at Williamstown.

The Parrots star’s efforts were rewarded with the club’s senior Best and Fairest award and the Gippsland Business Machines’ League Champion Award.

Jake Best’s nine goals in the round one annihilation of Traralgon set Best on his way to a leaguehigh 91 goals – 81 of which came in the home-

and-away season.

Six goals from barely a dozen disposals in the preliminary final, including three stunning first-quarter goals, was a great example of his immense talent and match-winning capability.

Best is positioned in the forward pocket of the All Gippsland team while the full forward position is occupied by the Alberton icon, Dalyston’s Michael Kraska.

With more goals than anyone else in the region, Kraska led the line for Dalyston all season and was a lock at full-forward.

A dozen goals against Kilcunda-Bass in round one set the tone and six more on grand final day took his season total to 128 and helped ensure the Magpies’ 26-year flag drought came to an end.

While former Carlton Brad Fisher player only

Best in town is the question?

managed 13 games in the end for Dalyston, he was a vital cog at full back in the Magpies’ premiershipwinning machine.

Marshalling the Dalyston back line, his ability to read the play and transition defence to attack was never better demonstrated than on grand final day when he was awarded the Bill Pollock Medal for best-on-ground in Dalyston’s drought-breaking flag win.

Phillip Island also contributes two well known names to the team.

No All Gippsland team would be complete without Beau Runnalls in the forward pocket opposite Jake Best, and Brendan Kimber ruck roving.

Never shy in front of goal, Runnalls took it to the next level this season becoming one of only two players in Gippsland to bag 100 goals.

Boasting great hands, movement and skill at ground level, he was the most dangerous small forward in the competition and the region.

Brendan Kimber, best on the ground nine times throughout the home and away season, added the Peter Moore Medal to a jam packed trophy cabinet that contains a 2014 AFNL premiership medal, a 2008 EDFL premiership medal and two Alf Walton Medals (EDFL Best and Fairest).

The Bulldogs’ playing coach was also co-vicecaptain of the Victoria Country Two team and among the best in the team’s win against the VAFA representative side.

DWWWW’s Justin Marriott is named on the interchange bench Returning to the field after a year in recess, the Allies scored a coup when it lured the Narre Warren star to the club.

The Allies managed a respectable five wins, with Marriott picking up 24 votes to finish third in the league vote count.

Throw in AFNL and Vic Country Two representative jumpers and it was a great season for the on-baller.

The Gippsland League’s top goal kicker for the 2015 season, says he is not thinking too much about football at the moment.

While he and the other Parrots who play for Leongatha train at Murrumbeena in Melbourne, with the travel involved, team commitments playing for a country town are not insignificant.

Right now Best is captaining the 1XI of the Ferntree Gully and District Cricket Association team, The Basin, for which he opens the batting.

Best’s performances in front of goal for Leongatha have played a large part in the team’s success in the 2015 season where the Parrots defied the odds to finish runner up in the competition to Traralgon.

Speaking of the demands, if he makes the decision to play in the VFL, Best says it would be a huge commitment.

Best played for the Cranbourne based Casey Scorpions for two seasons prior to returning to play with Leongatha.

“You are playing at a level where you have to be at peak fitness and form, week in week out,” he said. It is something to weigh up.”

Certainly, his parents

Forward event: Parrots supporters will be hoping Jake Best remains part of its immediate future and returns to help with its 2016 assault on the Gippsland League flag. love having their son play football locally and send him newspaper articles; especially if they feature photographs of Best.

Best is positioned in the forward pocket of the AFL Gippsland team just named and next to illustrious Alberton league players Michael Kraska and Beau Runnalls.

While Best says it is probably more exciting for his parents and “Yes, it is personally good,” he is a team player and says he

doesn’t play football to get his name selected on team like this.

He agrees, however, that is a well deserved accolade earned on the back of a great year.

When told the rumour began with a tweet by Paul Amy, Mal Mackie the president of the Leongatha Football Netball Club said, “I don’t listen to tweets.”

He made it clear the football club, if it came to it, would do what it took to keep its star forward.

Badge of honour: from left, Paddy, Christine, Cameron, Jack and Maddi Kindellan made a proud family group at the Parrots’ presentation evening.

Top honour for club stalwart CAMERON Kindellan was rewarded with a life membership for his services to the Leongatha Football Netball Club at its presentation night recently.

Kindellan played all of his junior and senior football at the club in the 70s

and 80s.

He has seen the club evolve with the restructuring of the league and was one of those at the club who got junior football up and running at the club in 2000.

He has been a member of the senior committee for 10 years

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Girls show their skills FIVE Dalyston girls represented Gippsland Power at the Youth Girls Shield Australian Rules football at the beginning of the month in the Latrobe Valley.

They played two games as part of this tournament, losing the first one to Bendigo and winning the second one against Ballarat.

Mollie Bloch played at full forward on the first day but really had an influence when given the opportunity to play in the ruck in the second game.

Emma’s Volard’s great marking and

pin point kicking really showed.

She kicked a goal in the first game and then dominated across half back in the second game.

Rose Coombs had plenty of the ball as she read the play well and intercepted in defence.

Dayle Egan was strong across half back tackling hard and setting up play with her great shepherds and work around the ball.

Ally Kershaw played in the forward line setting up goals with her nice hand passes under pressure.

Girl voltage: from left, for Ally Kershaw, Emma Volard, Mollie Bloch, Rose Coombs and Dayle Egan joining the Dalyston Youth Girls’team has opened up new horizons.

Aussie rules outkicks population growth VICTORIA’S passion for Australian Rules Football has risen to new heights this season with new participation rates revealing the sport is outstripping the state’s population growth.

Results showed females have been pulling on the jumper more than ever, with the introduction of 63 new female sides across the state in 2015, which

when coupled with the growth in 2014, has seen 111 new female teams established in Victoria over the past two years.

The rapid increase in female participation seen over the past two years confirms Australian Rules Football as the fastest growing female sport in Victoria.

Since fielding a team this year, the Dalyston Youth Girls team went on to finish third, had five girls play for a Gippsland Power representative team, had Glenda Smith travel to Darwin to play for the Indigenous Kick-

start team (Australian Rules Football’s ability to embrace cultural diversity is also supported by the statistics with a rise in Indigenous Auskickers and a total of 19,463 multicultural school participants) and won a Victoria wide regional and community achievement award.

Its players come from a wide net of three secondary schools: Newhaven, Wonthaggi and Mary MacKillop in Leongatha.

Coach Ella Angarane has been a great champion of the team and is very much a part of its first

year’s success.

We have 36 girls aged 13 to 19 years and we are obviously very happy with how things have gone this year,” she said.

Leongatha Football Netball Club is taking expressions of interest and since a notice appeared in this newspaper a week ago, Brett Nagel 0427 405 681 says he has already had a few inquiries.

The club will be recruiting in February.

Mr Nagel said the club has had its feelers out and knows there is more than enough interest in the

community.

He is confident Leongatha will field a team in 2016.

AFL Victoria’s 2015 Census data showed almost 260,000 competition participants (schools and clubs) and an additional 122,328 program participants.

Club participation is rising with an overall increase of two per cent, exceeding Victoria’s population growth.

Children continue to flock to the game whether in introductory programs like NAB AFL Auskick and sporting schools or

Above, Aussie girls rule: Dalyston Youth Girls team’s Ella Cargill snaps a goal in a competition that is growing in leaps and bounds.

Growth territory: the AFL graphic shows the home grown code is alive, kicking and growing strongly.

through new Under 8 competitions within community leagues.

2015 saw an overall increase in introductory programs of five percent in addition to an incredible 63 new Under 8 teams.

The rise demonstrates the delivery of a variety of offerings to juniors ensures they are introduced and transitioned into more structured competitions.

AFL Victoria CEO Steven Reaper said there was no better time to lace up the boots with almost 6,000 football teams across the state ready to

welcome new participants at every level.

“To have participation rates surpass that of the state’s population growth reflects the tireless work of our staff, community leagues and more than 78,000 volunteers who are the backbone of football in Victoria,” Reaper said.

“With in excess 1100 community football clubs and programs available, there is no better time to get involved in what is arguably the most accessible sport for all Victorians.”

MEENIYAN BASKETBALL SENIOR COMPETITION Women start on Wednesday November 4 Men start on Tuesday, November 10 Team entries to be in by October 30 NO LATE ENTRIES Contact Kim 0427 346 048 Email byrnes3@dcsi.net.au

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Rattling the tin: Inverloch’s Lyn and Rob Spittall and Glenda Smith joined You Are My Sunshine (YAMS) founder Jude Donohoo, Phillip Island, Pat Goncalves, Portugal, Adam Crock, Melbourne, Craig Donohoo, Forrest and David Brow, Adelaide helped sell $10,000 raffle tickets for the Honda CBR 1000RR motorcycle at Phillip Island MotoGP on the weekend.

The raffle raised some $40,000 for YAMS and hopes are to raise more than $80,000 for the charity from the event.

Glamour: from left, adding a touch of class to the Phillip Island Motorcycle Grand Prix on Sunday were Hannah Gott of Melbourne who enjoys holidaying at her parents’ house in Sunderland Bay and Alyssa Wilson also of Melbourne.

Everywhere man: Shane Draper from the Sunshine was filling up in Leongatha on Thursday. On the open road for five days since Sunday morning, Mr Draper and his mates had ‘been everywhere’ which included the Snowy Mountains and Mt Hotham.

Bikies bringing business: Sydney’s Harbourside Motorcycle Club members from left, John Hatz, Larry Musolino, Brad Bee, Shad Hassen and Ivan Florian stopped by Leongatha’s Lulu’s Cafe for a coffee on their long ride home from the MotoGP.

LEONGATHA FOOTBALL/NETBALL CLUB

Thousands flow in for MotoGP LEONGATHA, Mirboo North, Inverloch, Wonthaggi, Phillip Island and many South Gippsland towns enjoyed a boost to the local economy from the thousands of motorcyclists who travelled to Phillip Island for the 2015 Motorcycle Pramac Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix on the weekend.

Phillip Island turned on one of the most exciting Motorcycle Grand Prix races of all time on Sunday with Honda’s Marc Marquez, Spain taking the line honours in a breathtaking finish.

Under glorious sunny skies Marquez snatched the win ahead of second placed Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo, Spain and Italy’s, Andrea Iannone third for Ducati and championship leader and Island favourite Valentino Rossi who had to settle for fourth.

The 32,000 fans packed into the grandstands were on the edge of their seats with Marquez involved in a race-long scrap with Movistar Yamaha teammates and title rivals Lorenzo and Rossi, plus the Ducati GP15 of Iannone. The battle between these four was simply breath taking, as for once the weather did not throw a spanner in the works with the sun shining and track temperatures

reaching 40˚C. It really did have everything: a myriad of overtakes, lots of contact, a championship title on the line, and even a bird strike.

While the action at the track was exhilarating the Island was alive with motorbikes lining Cowes main drag where MotoGP revellers partied day and night to free bands and live entertainment all weekend.

Monday morning motorcyclists and teams headed off the Island, many stopping in towns across South Gippsland for meal stops.

Preparations are already underway for the 2016 Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix on Phillip Island to be held on October 21 to 23.

Italian duo: Italian riders Andrea Iannone and Valentino Rossi battle it out during one of the most exciting Motorcycle Grand Prix races of all time at Phillip Island on Sunday.

Thrilling win: reigning world champion Marc Marquez celebrates his nail biting victory in the Phillip Island MotoGP on the podium after snatching the win during the last lap.

Favourite: always a crowd favourite on Phillip Island world champion rider Valentino Rossi delighted fans in the pits, taking time to chat and sign autographs before the big race on Sunday.

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NETBALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, November 4, 2015

at 7.00pm Leongatha Football Rooms More information Ph: Brooke Brown 0419 367 854

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World class: thousands flocked to the Phillip Island Circuit on Sunday and saw one of the best Motorcycle Grand Prix races of all time in glorious sunshine while also taking in the breathtaking Island views.

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Cobras bite while Diggers dominate C GRADE teams brushed off any remaining cobwebs on the weekend as things heated up in the second round of the season.

MDU lost its home game against Phillip Island after the team struggled to score runs in the first innings.

MDU’s Brent Casbolt went in to bat first but only scored four runs. Top batsman Dale Thomas managed to score 27 with runner up Ben Davey getting 18.

The Demons ended the innings on 93 runs.

PI’s John Johnston helped keep runs low by taking three wickets while teammate Glen Marshall took two.

Peter Francis made 28 not out for the Sharks straight after John Johnston scored 31 runs for the side, also not out.

Jai Bright took two wickets but could not manage to take out the Sharks who won the day on 96 in the 31st over.

Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club went in to bat first against Korumburra with Bryce Evans scoring 42 runs and Ben Mattock making 25.

Cobra’s Sam Hall, Glen Barrett and Peter Churchill all managed to take three wickets for the side contributing to their win in the 31st over.

First batsman Peter Churchill also managed to score 49 runs while Darcy Kemp made 20 not out.

Worker’s Alex Geyer, Lochlan McLean and Drew Herbert each took a wicket but the Cobra’s batted its way to victory in the 31st over on 97 runs.

Nerrena won over Inverloch after the Stingrays forfeited while the Scorpions lost to OMK at Korumburra Second-

ary College.

Batting first, the Diggers’ Adam Busana made a duck after he was caught by Cameron Dowling.

Luke Jones managed to score 49 while Justin Greenwood made 33.

Brandon Berry took a wicket alongside teammate Branson Amato as the Diggers ended with 149 in the 32nd over.

John Pouw made 52 for the Scorpions while Kyle Robinson managed to make 29.

Rhys Dixon made it an uphill battle for Town as he took three wickets for the Diggers while Hayden James, Nick Audino and Adam Busana each took two.

Town ended the day defeated on 116 in the 37th over.

MDU def by Phillip Island 1st innings MDU B. Casbolt c. C. Thomas b. J. Excell ..............................4

T. Bright c. J. Johnston b. J. Spencer .........................12 G. Jones c. P. Francis b. W. Paterson ...................... 11 B. Davey c. M. Christopher b. G. Marshall ......................18 D. Thomas n.o. .........................27 C. Olden b. G. Marshall .............5 D. Sinclair stp. M. Christopher b. J. Johnston ..........................2 J. Bright stp. M. Christopher b. J. Johnston ..........................0 M. Hoober c. J. Johnston b. P. Francis ............................2 J. Brown r.o. ...............................0 C. Cary n.o. ................................1 Extras ...................................... 11 Total ...............................9/93 (cc) Bowling: B. Christopher 0/14, J. Excell 1/12, W. Paterson 1/11, J. Spencer 1/8, G. Marshall 2/17, J. Johnston 3/18, P. Francis 1/10.

1st innings Phillip Island W. Paterson c. T. Bright b. C. Cary ...............................2 M. Christopher c. D. Sinclair b. J. Bright ............................10 M. Christopher c. M. Hoober b. J. Bright ............................10 J. Johnston b. J. Bright .............31 P. Francis n.o. ...........................28

B. Christopher n.o. .....................3 Extras ......................................12 Total ......................................4/96 Bowling: C. Olden 0/11, C. Cary 1/24, J. Bright 3/26, M. Hoober 0/7, J. Brown 0/26.

WON WORKMENS def by KORUMBURRA 1st innings Won Workmens S. Anstey b. S. Hall ....................2 L. McLean b. S. Hall..................2 B. Evans b. P. Churchill ...........42 I. Barnes c. S. Hall b. G. Barrett............................4 K. Dutchman c&b. S. Hall .........2 A. Geyer b. G. Barrett ................2 M. Cadwallender b. G. Barrett ...0 S. Farrington c. I. Riddell b. A. Brinksma .......................2 B. Mattock b. P. Churchill........25 N. Dobbie n.o. ............................0 D. Herbert c. J. Petrie b. P. Churchill.........................0 Extras ......................................12 Total .........................................93 Bowling: D. Telfer 0/19, S. Hall 3/14, G. Barrett 3/24, A. Brinksma 1/10, P. Churchill 3/16, R. Francis 0/7.

1st innings Korumburra P. Churchill stp. I. Barnes

b. L. McLean ........................49 A. Brinksma lbw. b. A. Geyer ....9 H. McNeill ret. ...........................7 D. Kemp n.o. ............................20 J. Petrie b. D. Herbert.................1 Extras ...................................... 11 Total ......................................4/97 Bowling: A. Geyer 1/9, N. Dobbie 0/12, B. Mattock 0/13, L. McLean 1/21, B. Evans 0/20, D. Herbert 1/2, M. Cadwallender 0/15.

OMK d TOWN 1st innings OMK A. Busana c. C. Dowling b. R. Shields ...........................0 R. Dixon b. B. Berry ..................0 M. Gow c. M. Trotto b. B. Amato ............................2 P. Green n.o. ...............................2 J. Greenwood c. B. Amato b. B. Berry ............................33 P. Harper r.o..............................10 H. James r.o. ............................. 11 L. Jones c. M. Kruetzberger b. A. Ward ............................49 P. Miller c. A. Ward b. R. Shields ...........................1 N. Audino b. B. Berry ................3 A. McKinnon c. M. Kreutzberger b. A. Ward ............................24

Extras ......................................14 Total ...........................10/149 (cc) Bowling: M. Trotto 0/23, B. Berry 3/18, A. Ward 2/30, J. Pouw 0/13, R. Shields 2/32, B. Amato 1/30.

1st innings Town T. Cashin b. H. James.................0 J. Pouw stp. P. Harper b. N. Audino .........................52 C. Dowling c. M. Gow b. P. Green ............................10 M. Kreutzberger lbw. b. A. Busana ...........................3 A. Ward c. R. Dixon b. A. Busana ...........................4 K. Robinson b. R. Dixon..........29 B. Berry c. P. Harper b. H. James .............................5 G. Pouw c. P. Miller ...................3 B. Amato b. R. Dixon.................0 M. Trotto b. R. Dixon.................0 R. Shields n.o. ............................0 Extras ......................................10 Total ....................................... 116 Bowling: P. Green 1/26, H. James 2/18, J. Greenwood 0/13, N. Audino 2/29, A. Busana 2/13, R. Dixon 3/10.

• C Grade Division Two

Clean sweep for Wonthaggi teams Wonthaggi Miners had a victorious home ground game against Koonwarra RSL on Saturday.

Miners’ Frank Andrighetto went in to bat first making 40 runs while Geoff Peters made 71 and Clint Gooch made 49.

Shane Paterson and Rachel Brown each took two wickets for the Cougars as the Miners ended the innings at four for 221.

Shane Paterson and Paris Buckley constructed the innings for the Cougars making 48 and 42 respectively.

Tom Wells and Pieter Loos each took two wickets for the Miners contributing to their win as the Cougars made five for 135.

Poowong Loch also had a successful win at home against the Diggers.

Diggers went in to bat first with premier batsman Donald Wylie run out on 28. With the help of Gary Miller making 23 not out the Diggers finished the innings seven for 105.

Poowong Loch’s Brad Monson and Alex Dixon each took a wicket for the side.

Premier batsman Greg Curry made 10 runs constructing the innings with Geoff Birnie and Alex Dixon each making 23.

Daniel Wylie, Mark Blackburn and Donald Wylie each took two wickets for the Diggers in a close innings that saw Poowong Loch triumph on 110 in the 40th over.

Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club defeated Glen Alvie in the 20th over on Saturday.

Glen Alvie won the toss and batted first, finishing the innings on eight for 141.

Club’s Mark Dobbie took three wickets for the side while Alan Ray made two.

Club’s innings was dominated by second batsman Jack Sheerin who made 83 runs, the second highest score for the entire round.

Aidan Churchill also helped to construct the innings making 55.

Club finished the day in the 20th over on four for 170.

Meanwhile Kilcunda Bass players made the most of the weekend off with a bye.

WON WORKMENS d GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie Extras ........................................5 Total .............................8/141 (cc) Bowling: A. Baumgartner 1/20, K. Dudley 0/23, M. Dobbie 3/17, S. Liddle 1/26, A. Ray 2/24, S. Knight 0/9, A. Churchill 0/10,

Paterson 0/30, C. Buckland 1/38, A. Piksons 2/31, A. Stanley 0/14.

1st innings Koonwarra L/RSL A. Piksons b. J. Beesey ..............7 S. Paterson b. T. Wells..............48 A. Stanley c. S. Ivekovic b. T. Wells...............................0 P. Buckley n.o. .........................42 R. Brown b. P. Loos ...................9 I. Smith c. F. Andrighetto b. P. Loos ................................0 M. Scrimshaw n.o. ...................18 Extras ...................................... 11 Total ....................................5/135 Bowling: T. Andrighetto 0/29, A. Hall 0/13, T. Wells 2/15, J. Beesey 1/13, C. Gooch 0/17, P. Loos 2/24, D. Brosnan 0/17, G. Peters 0/4.

Stretching out: Rachel Brown bends her back for Koonwarra/Leongatha RSL finishing with 0/29 off 8 overs.

D. Van Agtmaal 0/7, P. McDonald 0/6.

1st innings Won Workmens D. McGuirk c. J. Thomas b. C. Cook ..............................4 J. Sheerin c. E. Sheerin ............83 A. Churchill c. J. Thomas b. C. O’Halloran...................55 A. Baumgartner b. ......................0 K. Dudley n.o. ............................8 P. McDonald n.o....................... 11 Extras ........................................9 Total .............................4/170 (cc)

WON MINERS d KOONWARRA L/RSL 1st innings Won Miners F. Andrighetto c. A. Drury b. C. Buckland......................40 G. Peters lbw. b. P. Buckley .....71 C. Gooch b. A. Piksons ............49 D. Brosnan b. A. Piksons .........23 S. Ivekovic n.o. ........................15 Extras ......................................23 Total .............................4/221 (cc) Bowling: A. Drury 0/39, R. Brown 0/29, P. Buckley 1/23, S.

POOWONG-LOCH d OMK 1st innings OMK D. Wylie r.o. .............................28 C. Walker c. G. Birnie b. J. Patullo.............................3 J. Lamers b. B. Monson .............6 S. Matthews c. G. Birnie b. S. McKinnon ....................19 P. Gillin c. G. Birnie b. B. Monson ........................10 M. Blackburn b. A. Dixon..........0 G. Miller n.o.............................23 J. Whiteside b. G. Birnie ............8 Extras ........................................8 Total .............................7/105 (cc) Bowling: B. Monson 2/18, J. Patullo 1/11, N. Hancock 0/26, S. McKinnon 1/14, A. Dixon 2/27, G. Birnie 1/5.

1st innings Poowong-Loch G. Curry c. C. Walker b. D. Wylie ...........................10 A. Johnson c. C. Walker b. M. Blackburn .....................0 B. Nicholls b. D. Wylie ..............2 N. Hancock c. D. Wylie b. M. Blackburn .....................0 J. Knox b. P. Gillin .....................4

• Gippsland Cricket League

Three losses for Leongatha in GCL GIPPSLAND Cricket League started early this season and this proved detrimental to the Leongatha association, going down in all three matches.

In the seniors at Mirboo North, Leongatha and district won the toss and batted, making 166 all out.

D Salmon made the best score for the LDCA with 38 and S Graham 27.

In reply Central Gippsland made 7/170 with R Holdsworth top scoring with 55. Kit Rothier had the best figures for the LDCA with 2/22 from 10 overs.

In the Under 18 match

Central Gippsland batting first, making 188 were too strong for the LDCA with 72 all out.

Tim Sauvarin took 3/31 for the LDCA. In the Under 16 match the LDCA had its best chance when it bowled out Warragul for just 105.

And with 44 on the board without loss it look all the way for LDCA. But not to be with a massive collapse where the team lost all 10 wickets for just 48 runs to finish with 92; just 14 short of victory.

Best performed was D Ginnane taking 4/5 while K Brann top scored with 25 before being run out, sparking the carnage.

Tight bowling: Nerrena’s Tim Whiteman took 1/20 off his 10 overs for the LDCA.

G. Birnie c. M. Blackburn b. D. Wylie ...........................23 B. Monson c. D. Wylie b. D. Wylie ...........................12 A. Dixon c. J. Lamers b. C. Walker..........................23 J. Patullo lbw. b. S. Matthews ..16 S. McKinnon n.o. .......................5

T. Sheedy b. G. Miller ................0 Extras ......................................15 Total ....................................... 110 Bowling: D. Wylie 2/12, S. Matthews 1/22, M. Blackburn 2/14, P. Gillin 1/22, D. Wylie 2/16, J. Whiteside 0/9, G. Miller 1/7, C. Walker 1/3.

Leongatha Football Netball Club

AGM

Wednesday, November 11

7.30pm at the club rooms

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C GRADE’S Division 2 sides put up some tough competition on the weekend as teams played out the second round of the season.

Election office bearers and presentation All Welcome of annual report.

Enquiries: Mal Mackie 0408 512 034

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 3 - October 24 Home team Grade A1 Won Workmens Phillip Island OMK Korumburra Grade A2 Koon L/RSL Poowong-Loch Foster MDU Grade B1 Nerrena Town MDU Inverloch Grade B2 Kilcunda-Bass Won Miners Imperials Glen Alvie Grade C1 MDU Won Workmens Phillip Island Korumburra Grade C2 Koon L/RSL Won Workmens Glen Alvie Won Miners

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

v v v v

Nerrena Inverloch Town Imperials

Butch W Cowes OMK Kor Rec

A. Jordan G. Laird T. Rogers C. Salmon

v v v v

Glen Alvie Won Miners Kilcunda-Bass Bye

L Turf L. White Loch Rec A. Stride FGC G. Wightman

v v v v

Won Workmens OMK Koon L/RSL Phillip Island

Nerr SP 1 Meen Inv Rec

v v v v

Foster Bass Rec G. Stabb Poowong-Loch Won Rec M. Heenan Korumburra EC N. Grabham Bye

v v v v

OMK Nerrena Town Inverloch

v v v v

Kilcunda-Bass Koon Rec N. Graydon Poowong-Loch WSC TBA OMK GA TBA Bye

Dumb McMhn Newh KSC

I. Richards B. Bek J. Curry A. Roberts

G. Goss T. Grace I. Thomas N. Barnes

Any person interested in umpiring contact Graham Laird 0408 454 741.

Please note all games start at 1pm.

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Early start for Koony’s ground DANE Hawley speaking for the Koonwarra Recreation Reserve Committee of Management was rapt at the prospect of cricket being played at the reserve so close to the beginning of the season.

Normally too wet for cricket until several matches into the fixture, after a September which was virtually free of rainfall the ground would have been used for Koonwarra’s opening match against Kilcunda/Bass if it hadn’t been out of action while it was being rolled. The match was played at Mary MacKillop’s oval.

Improvements in the pipeline at the reserve include drainage works and upgrades to driveways and pathways which will improve the amenity for both players and spectators.

On the field: from left, Wonthaggi cricketers Mark McCall, Luke Anstey, Clinton Rigby and Mitch Davey were happy to be playing on the Koonwarra oval on Saturday, which often doesn’t see any matches until at least November.

• B Grade Division One

Tight contest at the top THE contest is hot in B Grade Division One with Nerrena, Town, OMK and Workers all stepping up to the mark on Saturday.

Nerrena made it two from two when it scored 5/139 to defeat MDU batting first at 129.

Nerrena did it relatively easily with two bats in their 40’s Steven Lester with 41 and Cameron Baudinette 42.

MDU’s Michael Olden made 54 for United with Joel Renden taking 3/28 for Nerrena.

Workers with a mammoth 7/246 batting first had a big win over Koonwarra/ Leongatha/RSL 101 despite the Cougars playing the game on their home ground so early in the season in the dry conditions.

Highlight of this match were the three half centuries scored by the Workers bats; Sean Roche making 52, Mark McCall 60 and Shannon Coldabella 56. For the Cougars Nev Toms made 50 in a solo effort.

Town batted first on Scorpion Park, Leongatha and with Steve Fixter making a magnificent 92 and Al Fixter 51 in the total of

8/198.

In reply Inverloch was knocked over for just 127, Warren Turner returning with the fine figures of 4/36 for the Scorpians.

In the final match OMK 8/216 batting first had a good contest against Phillip Island Which finished on 9/153.

Tom Eustace top scored with 63 for the Diggers and Russell white contributed 44. Ben Quirk took 3/25 for the Island.

For the Island, best bats were Matthew Parsons 47 and Tony Hornsby 27.

OMK d PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings OMK K. Kerr b. M. Young ................10 N. Creed c. G. Odgers b. M. Young..........................29 R. White c. L. Keating b. B. Quirk............................44 T. Eustace c. G. Odgers b. B. Quirk............................63 D. Creed r.o. .............................25 W. Dowel c. J. Asbury b. B. Quirk..............................1 R. Quaife c. S. Cox b. M. Wright ...........................2 D. McMeekin n.o. ....................15 D. Jeffries r.o. .............................5 N. Cant n.o. ................................0 Extras ......................................22 Total .............................8/216 (cc) Bowling: A. Thomas 0/34, M. Young 2/32, G. Odgers 0/31, B. Quirk 3/25, B. Young 0/28, S. Cox 0/29, M. Wright 1/17.

1st innings Phillip Island M. Young b. R. White ................0 M. Parsons b. D. Jeffries ..........47

L. Keating c. D. Creed b. N. Cant .............................15 T. Hornsby c. T. Eustace b. D. McMeekin ...................27 M. Wright b. D. McMeekin .......4 G. Odgers r.o. ...........................22 A. Thomas b. T. Eustace ..........12 B. Quirk b. B. Walker.................9 S. Cox b. T. Eustace ...................1 B. Young n.o...............................0 J. Asbury n.o. .............................0 Extras ......................................15 Total .............................9/153 (cc) Bowling: N. Cant 1/18, R. White 1/15, K. Kerr 0/27, D. McMeekin 2/30, D. Jeffries 1/30, T. Eustace 2/6, B. Walker 1/16.

MDU def by NERRENA 1st innings MDU P. Vine c. H. Funnell b. N. Trotto .............................1 M. Olden c. H. Funnell b. N. Battersby .....................54 J. Sinclair c. M. Croatto b. N. Trotto .............................7 S. Arnup c. H. Funnell b. T. Davison ..........................1 S. McRae b. J. Renden .............27 T. Sinclair c. N. Battersby b. J. Renden ..........................12 C. Hughes lbw. b. M. Croatto ....8 T. Zukovskis c. M. Croatto b. J. Renden ............................1 L. Mercer r.o. .............................3 W. Collins c. b. M. Croatto ........3 S. Riley n.o.................................0 Extras ......................................12 Total .......................................129 Bowling: T. Davison 1/20, N. Trotto 2/14, J. Renden 3/28, N. Battersby 1/54, M. Croatto 2/7.

1st innings Nerrena W. Telfer stp. J. Sinclair b. S. Arnup ...........................12 S. Lester c. T. Zukovskis b. S. Arnup ...........................41 B. Hayes stp. J. Sinclair b. T. Sinclair .........................24 C. Baudinette b. S. Riley..........42

J. Renden c. J. Sinclair b. S. Riley.............................14 H. Funnell n.o. ...........................0 Extras ........................................6 Total ....................................5/139 Bowling: L. Mercer 0/9, M. Olden 0/16, S. McRae 0/35, S. Arnup 2/26, T. Zukovskis 0/16, S. Riley 2/34, T. Sinclair 1/0.

KOONWARRA L/RSL def by WON WORKMENS 1st innings Won Workmens S. Brann c. J. Rockall b. M. Boswell .........................0 L. Sawyer b. M. Boswell ...........4 R. Geyer c. C. Moscript b. J. Rockall............................5 J. Thomas c. A. Rockall b. J. Geary ............................39 S. Roche c&b. J. Geary ............52 M. McCall r.o. ..........................60 S. Coldebella n.o. .....................56 L. Anstey b. A. Rockall ..............0 M. Davey n.o..............................4 Extras ......................................26 Total .............................7/246 (cc) Bowling: M. Boswell 2/19, J. Rockall 1/50, S. Turner 0/25, J. Geary 2/54, S. Anderson 0/39, A. Rockall 1/57.

1st innings Koonwarra L/RSL B. Moore c. J. Thomas b. L. Anstey ............................8 N. Toms c. S. Roche b. C. Rigby ...........................50 J. Nichols c. L. Anstey b. M. Sharp.............................7 C. Moscript lbw. b. S. Coldebella ......................5 S. Moore c. L. Sawyer b. C. Rigby .............................3 S. Anderson b. M. Sharp ............0 M. Boswell stp. M. Davey b. C. Rigby .............................1 A. Rockall c. S. Brann b. C. Rigby .............................7 J. Rockall c. M. Davey b. M. McCall ..........................3 S. Turner lbw. b. L. Anstey ........1

Cut shot: Cougars’ keeper Adam Rockall had to stretch to cover this wide delivery, but Wonthaggi’s Sean Roche managed to get some bat on it.

J. Geary n.o. ...............................8 Extras ........................................8 Total .......................................101 Bowling: M. McCall 1/14, L. Anstey 2/22, S. Coldebella 1/15, M. Sharp 2/17, C. Rigby 4/20, R. Geyer 0/8.

TOWN d INVERLOCH 1st innings Town S. Fixter c. S. Fitzgibbon b. D. Charkley ......................92 J. Hume b. D. Charkley..............4 A. Fixter c. A. Mujtaba b. S. Fitzgibbon ....................51 L. Hanks b. A. Mujtaba ............13 S. Clark c. S. Hayes b. W. Williams ........................5 W. Turner c. S. Fitzgibbon b. J. Muir ................................2

M. Livingstone c. J. Muir b. S. Fitzgibbon ......................0 R. Edwards b. L. Anderson ......13 D. Goss n.o.................................1 B. McKnight n.o. .......................4 Extras ......................................13 Total .............................8.198 (cc) Bowling: L. Anderson 1/37, S. Fitzgibbon 2/18, W. Williams 1/23, A. Mujtaba 1/51, D. Charkley 2/22, S. Hayes 0/20, J. Muir 1/18.

1st innings Inverloch J. Belli b. S. Clark ....................18 S. Fitzgibbon c. L. Hanks b. S. Clark ............................24 D. Charkley c. R. Edwards b. S. Clark ..............................5 T. Luckhurst c. L. Hanks

b. W. Turner..............................38 J. Muir b. N. Lovie .....................0 S. Hayes c. L. Hanks b. W. Turner............................1 A. Mujtaba c. M. Livingstone b. N. Lovie .............................7 W. Williams c. R. Edwards b. W. Turner..........................20 M. Goldsmith r.o. .......................1 L. Anderson n.o. .........................5 M. Woods c. L. Hanks b. W. Turner............................5 Extras ........................................3 Total .......................................127 Bowling: S. Clark 3/36, B. McKnight 0/25, N. Lovie 2/23, W. Turner 4/36, D. Goss 0/6.

• B Grade Division Two

Wonthaggi Miners make a stand MINERS has won its opening two one day games convincingly in B2 cricket, with another solid performance on Saturday against Imperials.

Miners won the toss and batted in ideal conditions on the East Campus oval, Leongatha with opener Paul Hammer scoring one of this division’s top scores with 54.

Hammer kept his composure despite a few wickets falling around him. He was eventually backed up

by Clint Honeysett with 56 not out; the innings ending with 7/183 from 40 overs.

A number of Imperials bowlers took two apiece.

In reply the Imps could only manage 86 and were

bowled out in the 28th over.

Opener Andrew Meyer scored 22 with Travis Stybosh 23.

John Nelson bowled well and deserved his figures of 3/12.

Poowong/Loch hit the winner’s list with a solid win over Korumburra.

After being put into bat at the Korumburra rec. Poowong/Loch started extremely well with both openers on the board. Paul Dyer scored the top honours in this division with 69. He shared in a 74 run opening stand with Brad Hall who made 36. Later on Matthew Hancock finished the innings off nicely with 37 as Poowong/ Loch racked up 5/194 off its 40 overs.

Matthew Olden was the best of the ‘Burra bowlers with 3/27.

In reply the Cobras started well with a 52 run opening stand between Nick Leppin 25 and Jason Richards 30. The ‘Burra couldn’t go on with the business though and succumbed to be all out for 137 after 38 overs.

Trevor Allen took 3/26 for the victors.

Glen Alvie was on the front foot when it won the toss and batted against Kilcunda/Bass but this show of confidence didn’t last as the bats tumbled to be 6/38 at one stage. Jay Tiziani played a loan hand and made a brilliant 57 not out despite bats falling around him. Glen Alvie finished with 8/106.

Shaun Tapscott had a great spell and took 4/11 for Kilcunda/Bass.

In reply Killy Bass had a relatively cruisy victory

thanks to Ray Gardiner with 42 not out and Chris Elliott 41 as the team finished at 4/155 after its 40 overs.

IMPERIALS def by WON MINERS 1st innings Won Miners P. Hammer c. T. McGrath b. D. Ginnane .......................54 J. Nelson c. A. Meyer b. T. Stybosh...........................7 M. Schreck c. L. Wright b. T. Stybosh.........................12 T. Nelson c. B. Wright b. P. McCaughan ....................8 D. Beesey c. B. Wright b. L. Wright ............................4 D. Jones b. L. Wright ...............18 C. Honeysett n.o.......................56 J. Rumbold b. D. Ginnane..........8 J. Schroeder n.o. .........................5 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .............................7/183 (cc) Bowling: T. McGrath 0/26, T. Stybosh 2/35, L. Wright 2/19, P. McCaughan 1/37, D. Ginnane 2/28, H. Marshall 0/11, M. McGrath 0/22.

1st innings Imperials A. Meyer c&b. D. Beesey ........22

B. Wright c. M. Schreck b. D. Jones ..............................6 D. Ginnane b. D. Jones ..............0 L. Wright b. D. Beesey...............5 T. Stybosh c. D. Beesey b. C. Honeysett.....................23 L. Bourke b. J. Nelson ...............0 P. McCaughan lbw. b. J. Nelson.............................6 T. McGrath b. J. Schroeder ......13 M. McGrath b. J. Nelson............0 H. Marshall n.o. .........................1 Extras ......................................10 Total .........................................86 Bowling: D. Jones 2/23, D. Beesey 2/21, C. Honeysett 1/12, R. Jones 0/10, J. Nelson 3/12, J. Schroeder 1/0.

KORUMBURRA def by POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Poowong-Loch P. Dyer c. B. Martin b. M. Olden ..........................69 B. Hall c. J. Richards b. T. Gray .............................36 T. Allen c. N. Leppin b. M. Olden ............................1 A. Bardwell b. C. Mileto............1 M. Hancock b. B. Martin .........37 P. Dixon n.o. .............................24 L. Miller n.o. ............................16 Extras ......................................10

Total .............................5/194 (cc) Bowling: B. Martin 1/25, L. Williams 0/26, J. Richards 0/29, D. Bailey 0/11, M. Olden 3/27, T. Grah 1/46, C. Mileto 0/26.

1st innings Korumburra N. Leppin c. M. Hancock b. J. Hamilton .......................25 J. Richards b. J. Patullo ............30 D. Scott c. J. Hamilton b. T. Allen .............................16 C. Smith c&b. T. Allen .............18 A. Balfour b. J. Patullo...............2 T. Gray c. M. Allen b. S. Head .............................19 M. Olden r.o. ..............................8 B. Martin r.o. ..............................6 C. Mileto c. P. Dixon b. T. Allen ...............................3 L. Williams n.o. ..........................0 D. Bailey c. M. Hancock b. L. Miller .............................0 Extras ......................................10 Total .......................................137 Bowling: M. Hancock 0/16, L. Miller 1/11, J. Hamilton 1/24, M. Allen 0/15, J. Patullo 2/17, T. Allen 3/26, S. Head 1/27.

GLEN ALVIE def by KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Glen Alvie I. Thorn c. b. R. Duff..................4

B. McRae b. D. Bettles ..............0 J. Tiziani n.o. ............................57 R. Burke c. R. Gardiner b. S. Tapscott ..........................6 A. McBride c. R. Gardiner b. S. Tapscott ..........................1 D. Gilbert b. S. Tapscott .............5 J. Hull b. S. Tapscott ..................0 B. Davidson c. b. R. Duff.........12 R. Slade c. D. Bettles b. R. Duff ...............................1 P. Palmer n.o. .............................9 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .............................8/106 (cc) Bowling: R. Duff 2/18, D. Bettles 1/13, J. Tregear 0/18, S. Tapscott 4/11, D. Ferguson 1/22, C. Elliott 0/15, D. Blackney 0/7.

1st innings Kilcunda-Bass T. Aplin r.o. ..............................16 J. Tregear c. b. D. Gilbert .........13 R. Gardiner n.o.........................42 J. Reilly lbw. b. P. Palmer ........14 C. Elliott c. B. Davidson b. K. Davidson .....................41 S. Tapscott n.o. ...........................8 Extras ......................................21 Total ....................................4/155 Bowling: D. Gilbert 1/8, B. Davidson 0/25, K. Davidson 1/26, P. Palmer 1/20, J. Hull 0/44, B. McRae 0/20.

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thestar.com.au • A Grade Division One

The ship begins to right itself OMK is well on top of the A Grade Division One ladder at the conclusion of the second week of competition.

It leads the way with Club (formerly the Workmens’ Club) on two wins but while Club has lost 15 wickets, OMK has lost only eight.

The Diggers’ victim this week were the Sharks with the match played at Cowes.

Phillip Island only lost five wickets on its way to 131 with its openers top scoring, Lachlan Cleeland 38 and Brodie Johnston 29.

Peter Dell and Daniel Lloyd bowled well for OMK taking two wickets apiece from their eight overs.

Dell ceded 28 runs to Lloyd’s 27 but Lloyd bowled three maidens, Dell none. End of story? No. Lloyd bowled three wides, Dell one. Close to even-stevens in the bowling ranks there; a photo finish for sure.

OMK enjoyed a leisurely stroll to finish 161/4 after 39.2 overs were bowled.

Daniel Lloyd top scored with 41 before he was caught

by Keerthisinghe who, with two, took the most wickets for his team.

Jake Cochrane hit 36 not out.

Club and Cobras fought it out competitively.

The difference between the two was Club’s Ryan Thomas who finished with 82

runs on the board not out.

Thomas came in at number four prior to which the teams were level pegging.

After 40 overs both teams had lost six wicket but Korumburra was 31 runs short of a win, needing 170.

Club’s Tim Hooper and Cobra’s Shane Dole were the game’s second highest scorers, although Hooper was not out.

Luke Zanchetta was the standout bowler of the match.

His eight overs yielded only 17 runs, three maidens with three wickets taken.

Nerrena ventured down the road to the Imperials home ground.

The Imps won the toss and put together a solid 200 run innings.

Dan Lunn top scored with 48 which included 36 coming from fours.

With Josh Trease’s 3/63 its best, the Red Caps had Imps out with four balls to spare.

Taking its turn in the warm afternoon sunshine, Nerrena was home with 32 overs bowled.

Lachlan Roberts 45 and Chris Savage 43 top scored with Imperials Mark Lafferty taking 2/27 (7).

Imperials loss leaves it and the other Leongatha team, Town, the two Division One teams yet to score wins.

Town went down to Inverloch with a first innings score of just 80 runs.

Kit Rotthier took 3/7 (6), Ryan Thomas 2/7 (6) and James Jesson 2/5 (2).

On the way: Wonthaggi batsman Tim Hooper clubs a boundary through mid wicket on his way to making 54 of his team’s winning 6/198. Photo by Mark Drury.

Last year’s premiers (who lost their their season opener last week) made short work of 80 runs.

The Stingrays took only 24 overs to jump that low hurdle and with the loss of just one wicket.

PHILLIP ISLAND def by OMK 1st innings Phillip Island L. Cleeland c. J. Wilson b. A. Jenkins .........................38 B. Johnston c. A. Rose

b. D. Lloyd ...........................29 S. Boyack c. C. Chasemore b. P. Dell ...............................23 J. Keating c. B. Wyatt b. P. Dell ...............................26 J. Black lbw. b. D. Lloyd ...........0 B. Insall n.o. ...............................0 J. Cox n.o. ..................................1 Extras ......................................14 Total ....................................5/131 Bowling: A. Jenkins 1/24, C. Chasemore 0/13, P. Dell 2/28, D. Lloyd 2/27, B. Wyatt 0/17, J. Wilson 0/17.

1st innings OMK D. Lloyd c. T. Officer

b. C. Keerthisinghe ..............41 J. Van Rooye c. J. Cox b. S. Boyack .........................33 T. Wyatt c. L. Cleeland b. C. Keerthisinghe ..............15 A. Miller lbw. b. J. Cox ............20 J. Cochrane n.o.........................36 A. Rose n.o.................................0 Extras ......................................22 Total ....................................4/167 Bowling: T. Officer 0/23, S. Kirton 0/44, J. Cox 1/17, Z. Brown 0/30, C. Keerthisinghe 2/33, S. Boyach 1/12.

NERRENA d IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials

M. Lafferty c&b. R. Joy ...........24 D. Lunn c. C. Savage b. R. Clark ............................48 J. Ginnane c. C. Salmon b. J. Trease..............................9 S. Graham c&b. C. Savage ......26 T. Williams c. C. Savage b. J. Trease............................22 R. Higgins r.o. ..........................15 L. Rogers b. J. Trease .................6 G. Sauvarin r.o. ..........................1 S. Vagg r.o. ...............................22 K. McGavin r.o. .........................3 T. Sauvarin n.o. ..........................1 Extras ......................................23 Total .......................................200 Bowling: J. Trease 3/64, R. Joy 1/11, T. Wightman 0/40, P. Matheson 0/23, C. Savage 1/32, R. Clark 1/21.

1st innings Nerrena L. Roberts c. D. Lunn b. J. Ginnane ........................45 D. Trotman c. K. McGavin b. S. Graham ........................27 T. Wightman c. J. Ginnane b. M. Lafferty .......................23 C. Savage c. J. Ginnane b. M. Lafferty .......................43 D. Symmons n.o.......................23 G. Murphy b. L. Rogers ...........10 P. matheson n.o. .........................1 Extras ......................................33 Total ....................................5/105 Bowling: T. Sauvarin 0/22, K. McGavin 0/48, L. Rogers 1/38, M. Lafferty 2/27, S. Graham 1/29, J. Ginnane 1/24, D. Lunn 0/14.

WON WORKMENS d KORUMBURRA 1st innings Won Workmens J. Sheerin c. J. Meade.................4 S. Huitema b. J. Meade ............32 T. Hooper c. b. L. Zanchetta ....54 R. Thomas n.o. .........................82 G. Britt c. b. K. Dorman.............5 M. Thomas c. b. L. Zanchetta ....1 B. Osborne lbw. b. L. Zanchetta .......................0 D. Turton n.o. .............................3 Extras ......................................17 Total .............................6/198 (cc) Bowling: A. Meade 0/40, L.

Zanchetta 3/17, K. Dorman 1/39, J. Meade 2/26, S. Dole 0/22, I. Osman 0/27, S. Hayes 0/23.

1st innings Korumburra J. Cook c. B. Osborne b. T. Hooper ......................... 11 K. Rigby b. Z. Macdermid .......28 S. Dole c. D. Turton b. R. Thomas ........................54 I. Osman b. M. Thomas..............4 D. Salmon c. M. Thomas b. S. Williams .......................17 L. Zanchetta b. S. Williams ......18 S. Hayes n.o. ............................10 K. Dorman n.o..........................10 Extras ......................................17 Total .............................6/169 (cc) Bowling: R. Thomas 1/40, J. Sheerin 0/23, S. Williams 2/37, T. Hooper 1/15, Z. Macdermid 1/21, M. Thomas 1/23.

INVERLOCH d TOWN 1st innings Town Z. Trease b. L. Rankin..............17 N. Johnston b. R. Thomas ........12 J. Burge b. R. Thomas ................2 A. Ratnaike c. D. Mathews b. T. McQualter .................... 11 M. Weerasisnghe Silva b. K. Rotthier..........................8 D. Burge c. W. Taberner b. K. Rotthier..........................1 M. Smith lbw. b. K. Rotthier ......1 J. Hume c. b. E. Cousins ............3 A. Hickey b. J. Jesson ................5 S. Browne n.o.............................1 J. Bolge b. J. Jesson ...................1 Extras ......................................18 Total .........................................80 Bowling: L. Rankin 1/20, D. Mathews 0/22, R. Thomas 2/7, K. Rotthier 3/7, T. McQualter 1/13, J. Jesson 2/5, E. Cousins 1/1.

1st innings Inverloch W. Taberner n.o. .......................43 B. Debono c. D. Burge b. A. Ratnaike.........................1 C. Tait c. ...................................24 Extras ......................................13 Total ...............................1/81 (cc) Bowling: A. Ratnaike 1/6, M. Weerasisnghe Silva 0/30, A. Hickey 0/18, S. Browne 0/25.

• A Grade Division Two

Killy/Bass leads the way KILCUNDA/Bass leads the way out of the stalls in A Grade Division Two.

Along with MDU it has two wins on the board.

At such an early stage of the season its supremacy can only be judged by the number of wickets lost and there it is well in the lead.

Killy/Bass has lost a mere four wickets to MDU 14.

Glen Alvie took Killy/ Bass on this round and proved

no match.

Killy/Bass had Glen Alvie all out for 74 after 33 overs.

James Mahood 4/22 (8) and Stephen Leman 3/19 (8) were the most effective of the bowling attack unleashed by the home side.

Killy/Bass took only 20 overs and the loss of one wicket to amass 126 (in comparison) runs to rule the day.

Dean Williams took Glen Alvie’s only wicket 1/21 (5).

Batting first at the Wonthaggi Football Ground MDU

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 OMK........................................24 Won Workmens ......................24 Phillip Island...........................12 Nerrena ...................................12 Korumburra ..............................12 Inverloch ..................................12 Imperials ....................................0 Town...........................................0 A Grade Division 2 Kilcunda-Bass.........................24 MDU ........................................24 Foster.......................................12 Koonwarra-L/RSL .................12 Won Miners ................................0 Poowong-Loch ...........................0 Glen Alvie ..................................0 B Grade Division 1 Nerrena ...................................24 OMK........................................24 Won Workmens ......................24 Town ........................................24 Phillip Island ..............................0 MDU ..........................................0 Inverloch ....................................0 Koonwarra L/RSL......................0 B Grade Division 2 Won Miners ............................24 Kilcunda-Bass.........................12 Poowong-Loch ........................12 Glen Alvie................................12 Imperials ..................................12 Foster..........................................0 Korumburra ................................0

C Grade Division 1 OMK........................................24 Korumburra ...........................24 Won Workmens ......................12 Town ........................................12 Nerrena .....................................12 Phillip Island ............................12 MDU ..........................................0 Inverloch ....................................0 C Grade Division 2 Poowong-Loch ........................12 OMK........................................12 Won Miners ............................12 Kilcunda-Bass.........................12 Won Workmens ........................12 Koonwarra L/RSL......................0 Glen Alvie ..................................0 Under 16 East Zone Korumburra ...........................12 MDU ........................................12 Koonwarra L/RSL .................12 Nerrena .....................................0 Town...........................................0 Imperials ....................................0 Under 16 West Zone Phillip Island...........................12 Won Workmens ......................12 Kilcunda-Bass.........................12 Poowong-Loch ..........................0 Glen Alvie ..................................0 Inverloch ....................................0

was 9/189 at the end of its requisite 40 overs.

Matt Martin’s 49 was the highest score of the day and included seven fours and Gary Webster made it to 45.

Peter Nelson 3/40 (8), Ryan Birkett 2/31 (8) and Jayden Loos 2/46 (8) were the Miners’ best bowling figures.

The Miners had no trouble overcoming the target. It took under 36 overs with Josh Andrighetto coming in at number two top scoring with 45.

Nick Eddy, as reliable as ever was the best of MDU’s bowling troupe 3/22 (8).

Michael Patching and Mark Kewming took two each.

With Poowong Loch enjoying the bye, the final match of the round was at Foster where the Tigers took on the Koonwarra Cougars.

With Graeme Watkins top scoring with 52 and with two wickets to spare, Foster made a respectable innings total of 161.

Koonwarra’s Kevin Thorn was its standout bowler 3/31 (7).

Koonwarra made it home with precious little room to spare, 7/178 (40).

Jack Hughes 34 and Ben Perry 31 top scored.

Liam Edgelow 2/34 (8) and Harvey Griggs 3/14 (8) were on song for Foster.

WON MINERS d MDU 1st innings MDU M. Olden lbw. b. R. Birkett ........3 M. Martin b. J. Piasente ...........49 S. Smith c. C. Thomas b. P. Nelson ............................8 S. Smith c. C. Thomas b. P. Nelson ............................8 N. Eddy c. B. Andrighetto

b. P. Nelson ............................8 W. Prosser c. J. O’Reilly b. P. Nelson ............................4 C. Hoober c. R. Birkett b. P. Owen ............................15 G. Webster c. J. O’Reilly b. J. Loos ..............................45 C. Harris c. C. Thomas b. J. Loos ..............................24 M. Kewming b. R. Birkett .........1 M. Cantwell n.o..........................6 M. Patching n.o. .........................0 Extras ......................................26 Total .............................9/189 (cc) Bowling: R. Birkett 2/31, J. Loos 2/46, P. Nelson 3/40, J. Piasente 1/38, P. Owen 1/31.

1st innings Won Miners G. Kent c. N. Eddy b. C. Harris ...........................20 J. Andrighetto c. N. Eddy b. M. Kewming ....................45 P. Nelson c. M. Martin b. M. Patching ........................5 J. O’Reilly c&b. N. Eddy .........16 D. Loos b. N. Eddy ....................0 B. Andrighetto b. N. Eddy .........1 R. Birkett b. C. Hoober ..............5 C. Thomas n.o. .........................15 J. Loos c. C. Hoober b. M. Kewming ......................7 J. Piasente b. M. Cantwell........10 P. Owen lbw. b. M. Patching ......0 Extras ......................................12 Total .......................................136 Bowling: M. Cantwell 1/26, C. Harris 1/18, M. Patching 2/20, N. Eddy 3/22, M. Kewming 2/29, C. Hoober 1/21.

FOSTER def by KOONWARRA L/RSL 1st innings Foster M. Lynch stp. J. Hughes b. K. Thorne .........................22 H. Buckland b. N. Arnup ...........2 N. Hume lbw. b. N. Arnup .........0 G. Watkins c. B. Perry b. K. Thorne .........................52 O. Straw c. J. Hughes b. B. Perry ............................32 D. Hateley c. J. Moore b. K. Thorne ...........................1 J. Prain b. S. Sperling ...............29 F. Griggs r.o................................0 L. Edgelow n.o. ..........................2 H. Griggs n.o. .............................7 Extras ......................................14

Shape: MDU’s Matt Martin drives straight on his way to 49 runs and a win for his club. Photo by Mark Drury.

Total .............................8/161 (cc) Bowling: N. Arnup 2/22, J. Kennedy 0/25, S. Sperling 1/11, C. Sherriff 0/17, J. Moore 0/25, K. Thorne 3/31, B. Perry 1/27.

1st innings Koonwarra L/RSL L. Enter b. J. Prain ...................15 D. Baker c. O. Straw b. L. Edgelow .......................20 B. Perry lbw. b. H. Griggs ........31 J. Moore stp. M. Lynch b. H. Griggs ..........................13 S. Sperling b. H. Griggs .............0 N. Grimes r.o. ...........................26 J. Hughes c. J. Prain b. L. Edgelow .......................34 J. Kennedy n.o..........................17 N. Arnup n.o...............................0 Extras ......................................22 Total .............................7/178 (cc)

Bowling: F. Griggs 0/39, O. Straw 0/30, L. Edgelow 2/34, J. Prain 1/18, H. Griggs 3/14, L. Buckland 0/37.

KILCUNDA-BASS d GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Glen Alvie D. Williams c. b. J. Mahood.....12 P. Roberts c. A. Oats b. T. Smith ..............................1 A. Hamilton lbw. b. A. Donohue ......................19 J. Burke c. A. Donohue b. J. Mahood...........................5 D. Tiziani b. J. Mahood..............0 W. Luke c. A. Oats b. J. Mahood.........................14 R. Slade c. J. Mahood b. S. Leman ............................7

S. Watson n.o..............................0 L. McRae c. A. Oats b. S. Leman ............................2 K. Simpson c. S. Oats b. S. Leman ............................0 Extras ......................................14 Total .........................................74 Bowling: T. Smith 1/10, S. Leman 3/19, D. Pipicelli 0/8, J. Mahood 4/22, A. Donohue 1/9.

1st innings Kilcunda-Bass B. Joseph n.o. ...........................51 A. Oats c. W. Luke b. D. Williams ......................48 J. Bastwrous n.o. ......................12 Extras ......................................15 Total ....................................1/126 Bowling: W. Luke 0/39, L. McRae 0/27, J. Burke 0/12, D. Williams 1/21, S. Watson 0/23.

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