The Great Southern Star - December 19, 2017 by The Great Southern Star

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Tinsel time WITH just six sleeps until Christmas Day, excitement is building across South Gippsland as the community looks forward to celebrating what is a magical time of the year for many people. Immersing themselves in the spirit of Christmas were St Laurenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Primary School, Leongatha, students, from left, Matthew, Julia, Ava, Rose and Eamon. Christmas, however, can be a difficult time for people less fortunate and on page 7, The Star reports about how charities are helping South Gippslanders in need.

GRAND SHOW FOR REGION

By Brad Lester

A PERFORMING arts centre for South Gippsland could become a reality under a proposal by Leongatha Lyric Theatre.

Mesley Hall could be redeveloped to a size capable of not only better hosting Lyricâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grand productions, local dance concerts and other performances, but also professional performing arts shows from beyond the region. The remodelled complex would also better cater

for Leongatha schools, as well as art shows held by Rotary Club of Leongatha, weddings, functions and other community events. A business case for the redevelopment will begin in February 2018. Continued on page 3.

1000km walk ends in Toora CRAIG Tanner arrived home in Toora on Saturday, after walking more than 1000km to raise awareness and money for paediatric brain cancer and Ronald McDonald House. Read about his inspirational journey on page 4.

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Health boost looms

By Brad Lester

PATIENTS will have access to more health services in South Gippsland, with 60 percent of sick and injured people now having to travel beyond the region for treatment. • Bass Coast Health

Wonthaggi Hospital is on the cusp of being CEO Jan Child. classified as a higher level hospital in the wake of major upgrades to services and more to come, to satisfy ongoing population growth. A State Government report, Statewide design, service and infrastructure plan for Victoria’ health system, 20172037, lists the hospital as being proposed for classification as outer regional status. That is the long awaited sub-regional status Bass Coast Health (BCH) chief executive officer Jan Child has

been waiting for. “We’ve been teetering on the edge of sub-regional status for a while. The only service we need to do is the high dependency unit,” she said. That unit will cater for patients with higher care needs and should be operational within six months. Wonthaggi Hospital will also aim for state funding of many millions of dollars to build a new emergency department and theatre complex. The operating theatre and recovery room have received new air handling units, two neo-natal resuscitation cots have been replaced, and the water filtration system, an instrument drying cabinet and central chilled water plant are being replaced. BCH has appointed an anaesthetist with a view to returning paediatric surgery to the hospital. “At the moment we see about 47 percent of our population. If we are delivering sub-regional services, we should be seeing 70 to 80 percent of our population,” Ms Child said. “We want to stop sending people down the highway and start treating them locally.” BCH could offer cancer treatment within the next 12 months, with oncologists and hematologists possibly visiting. The region’s three health services – Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service and South Gippsland Hospital – will continue to work together to better care for residents.

Grand show for region Continued from page 1. Lyric Theatre proposes to redevelop Mesley Hall in Leongatha to include a stage five times the size of the current stage, as well as enlargen the backstage area to include extra wing space, an orchestra pit, larger dressing rooms and bigger backstage doors to allow show sets to be bumped in with ease. Lyric’s immediate past president Peter Western and life member Neil Warren OAM briefed South Gippsland Shire Council about the proposal last Wednesday. The current space restrictions within Mesley Hall have precluded major performing arts productions from visiting Leongatha and South Gippsland. “AFL clubs have visited this town but when did you last see the Victorian Opera come to town? The answer is probably never,” Mr Western told council. Council gave Lyric a community grant of $9000 towards the business case at last Wednesday’s community grants presentation evening. “The project will cater for all sorts of local performances and it will be able to attract outside performances to the shire,” Mr Western said. Lyric has spent $80,000 on Mesley Hall over the past three years, with an additional $30,000 from other funding

sources, including council, towards the installation of 280 comfortable tiered seats, carpets and curtains. Mr Western said while the cost of the latest proposal was not yet known, he promised it would not be exorbitant and far cheaper than the $15 million estimated cost of building a standalone arts centre for the region. He said the project was the result of a close partnership between Lyric and Leongatha Secondary College, which manages Mesley Hall, council and the community. Lyric will contribute funds to the project and the group hopes council, other levels of government and charitable trusts will fund the balance. A bigger stage would alleviate the need for a thrust stage that Lyric installs for its productions and that protrudes five metres into the seating area. Cr Andrew McEwen welcomed the proposal, saying, “A healthy regional community should have appropriate investment in sport, arts and culture”. Mr Western told council Lyric had given professional theatre cast and crew a grounding in the arts, and noted Sydney-based theatre set and costume designer Colin Mitchell, performer Andrew Broadbent and actor Josh Gardiner as among Lyric’s alumni.

Gold class: Leongatha Lyric Theatre life member Neil Warren OAM and immediate past president Peter Western are hopeful Mesley Hall in Leongatha will be transformed into a performing arts centre for the region.

A sub-regional clinical services plan for South Gippsland’s three health services is nearing completion, and will outline what is required to transition to a subregional network. The health minister provided Bass Coast Health with

funding in late 2016 to undertake a clinical services plan for the Bass Coast area. This funding came after the minister recognised the three health services were meeting about 40 percent of the region’s health needs, with many people having to travel to Melbourne for care.

Fun outdoors: from left, Foster Primary School students Cierra, Marta, Joni and Chelsea were having a ball running around as part of their sport class last Thursday. Check out The Star’s Foster feature on pages 26 and 27.

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Craig crosses finish line for cancer By Jessica Anstice and Brad Lester ONE man. A walk of more than 1000km. A fundraising goal of $20,000. Craig Tanner returned home to Toora on Saturday, after walking more than 1000km from Eden in New South Wales to Traralgon, and then walking into Melbourne, and then from Korumburra to Toora. Mr Tanner is raising funds for paediatric brain cancer research and Ronald McDonald House, which provides accommodation to patients and their families. His son Aaron, 11, is recovering from treatment for brain cancer. “Our Ronald McDonald House family are sort of a shoulder to lean on when we need it,” Mr Tanner’s wife Hannah said. “Everyone is going through the exact same thing and we all support one another. That’s how people become family.” Mrs Tanner said the family had received awesome community support and they would like to thank everyone including Kerry Duroux and the Toora Lions Club who organised the welcome home event on Saturday. “It was good to see my boys come over the finish line with me,” Mr Tanner said. “My son Aaron is my inspiration. He and Ronald McDonald House children Zac and Rylan drove me to do this walk.” A highlight for Mr Tanner was returning to the Royal Children’s Hospital and seeing the children receiving treatment there. His epic walk has so touched Mr Tanner that he ideas. Mr Tanner said his walk had been one of “ups plans to hold a major fundraising event year, and has already flagged sky diving or kayaking marathon as and downs”. “Reflecting back on where I started to today, I’m a much stronger person,” he said. At Traralgon, Mr Tanner interrupted his walk to return home to his family after Aaron needed further tests after experiencing possible symptoms of the cancer returning. “I was worried that I had lost time with Aaron. That was one part emotionally that hit me pretty hard,” he said. “I want my boy to be proud of me but it was hard being away from him.” Mr Tanner said people need to realise his walk is not about money but raising awareness of the need for more funding for paediatric brain cancer research and Ronald McDonald House. “Paediatric brain cancer is underfunded. It’s pathetic and the government needs to wake up,” he said. “Even Ronald McDonald Houses are not government funded and it costs them $2 million a year just to keep the Parkville Ronald McDonald House going. “People need to realise that it might happen to you maybe one day and you might need that place (Ronald McDonald House) and if people do not support it, then it won’t be there.” Mr Tanner said of the children who do attend Ronald McDonald House, it’s mostly for a life or

Family support: Craig Tanner returned to Toora with son Aaron on his shoulders after walking more than 1000km to raise awareness of paediatric brain cancer and Ronald McDonald House, and to raise funds.

Together again: Craig Tanner with his family at Toora on Saturday after walking more than 1000km. From left, Hannah and Craig Tanner with children Aaron, who is recovering from treatment for brain cancer, Eli, Isaac and Seth. death situation, or if not, it’s for amputations or because they’re a premature baby. Mr Tanner was impressed by the generosity of people who he met along the way; those people who gave him food, accommodation and held fundraisers for his cause. His body withstood the challenge of the walk, and it was only when The Star met Mr Tanner in Leongatha last Tuesday, December 12, that his feet

had started to ache, skin on his fingers began to peel, and his neck began to be sore. “A couple of times I pushed myself when it was 39ºC and it just about broke me. I sat down and thought ‘What have I done?’” he said. Mr Tanner ate light meals for breakfast and lunch, and ate whatever he liked at night. He camped by the roadsides in a tent most nights.

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Help Leongatha MP raises job losses in Parliament “We’ve seen the State Government step in and support Hazelwood workers in the Latrobe Valley as well as other major manufacturers that have suffered significant job losses around the state and the same support should be given to Leongatha,” he said. “I again call on the Melbourne Labor Government to ensure it provides support for the Leongatha and district communities during this difficult time.” On Friday, the Federal Court of Australia made a declaration in the terms sought by the Australian Gippsland South Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) MLA Danny O’Brien raised concerns about the • Gippsland South and MG in relation to ASIC’s investigation into support required for the MLA Danny MG’s conduct over the period before MG’s ASX South Gippsland econo- O’Brien. announcement in April 2016. my and Murray Goulburn The Federal Court imposed the agreed penalty (MG) workers. of $650,000 upon MG. Mr O’Brien told Parliament he recently met with South Gippsland Shire Council, Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and others to discuss support for the town in the wake of the loss of more than 60 jobs at Leongatha’s MG factory in the past few months. In October, MG announced up to 12 tanker Tidal River attack driver jobs would go at the factory. MG said all job AN intoxicated 24 year old man assaulted a losses were due to reduced milk supply. 28 year old woman after he was confronted “It was a positive meeting organised by the chamber and I’ve encouraged them and the shire when trying to enter the wrong tent at Tidal to highlight the projects they think should be River camping area on Sunday. funded to help stimulate the local economy,” Mr Both parties were from Melbourne and O’Brien said. unknown to each other. “The announcement of new jobs at Burra Foods Luckily, no one was injured. The man will be and ViPlus at Toora will help soften the blow, but interviewed by police. there are plenty of local projects that the Labor Government could get on with to help stimulate the $29,000 burglary hurts school local economy, including an upgrade of the South Gippsland Highway, better public transport links, AROUND $29,000 worth of laptops were funding stage two of the Korumburra Secondary stolen from Poowong Consolidated School College redevelopment and many more.” over the weekend. Mr O’Brien said the State Government must proThe classrooms were ransacked at 3.30am on vide support to MG workers, whether it be through retraining, skills counselling or other services the Sunday. All 29 of the school’s laptops were stolen. State Government and its agencies can provide. Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit is

THE plight of South Gippsland’s economy in the wake of the loss of 52 jobs at Leongatha’s Murray Goulburn factory was raised in Parliament last Thursday.

Ready to roll: a large crowd enjoyed Inverloch’s Carols in The Glade on Friday evening, where among the performers was the Wonthaggi Sing for Fun Choir. The singers were, from left, Lucy Legione, Jessikah King, Kaye Diffey and Gill Furniss. More photos on page 37.

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Teens celebrate VCE success By Jessica Anstice SOUTH Gippsland Year 12 students celebrated their success as Victorian Certificate of Education results were released on Friday morning.

Students received their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) scores, the main criterion for entry into most undergraduate-entry university programs in Australia. Wonthaggi Secondary College student Lyla Wilson received an amazing ATAR score of 99.4, and a perfect study score of 50 in both biology and chemistry. She also excelled in VCE Japanese in Year 11 last year. All 96 VCE and 22 VCAL students passed the year. Of the VCE students, 25 percent achieved study scores above 40, placing them in the top 10 percent

of the state. The VCAL students received TAFE certificates and are work ready. Year 12 coordinator Marg O’Donnell said an injection of 12 new staff members contributed to the successful year. “Some of these teachers taught Year 12 subjects and brought with them some excellent new teaching strategies, and we saw some amazing results,” she said. Leongatha Secondary College student Tea Clark received an ATAR of 98.8 and a perfect study score of 50 in psychology. “The results this year were really positive overall,” principal Wayne Chester said. All students passed their VCE and five students scored above 90. Fourteen students scored an individual subject study score of 40 or higher, placing them among Victoria’s highest achievers. At Foster Secondary College, nine students received subject scores of 40 or higher, also placing

them among Victoria’s highest achievers. “Twenty-seven students achieved a score of 36 or better for individual subjects,” principal Matthew McPhee said. Three students received ATAR scores in the nineties and six in the eighties. Dux was Kate Jenkins of Toora. All study scores for English averaged 27.6. Newhaven College celebrated amazing results. The dux of the college was Millicent Thomas with a score of 98.75. Olivia Flower, Alice Ellerton, Maria Rosa Gatto, Maddy Comerford and Alyse Brusamarello also had scores in the 90s. The college improved its median study score of 31 with 21 study scores in the 40s. Those who gained a study score of 45 of more were: Millicent Thomas (chemistry, 50, and physics, 45), Year 11’s Aaron Fraser (business management, 47), Olivia Flower (environmental science, 47), Maddy Comerford (psychology, 46), Year 11’s Eliza Neal (chemistry, 45) and Olivia Hughes (food studies, 45). “We are proud to announce our VCE results for 2017, as the overall results reflect the excellent work and commitment shown by staff and students this year,” principal Gea Lovell said. All 58 VCE students at Mary MacKillop College obtained their VCE. Most students will gain entry to their first or second preference for university. Julia Enter scored 96.92 and Harrison Marshall scored 89.25. Twenty-five percent of students achieved scores above 80, 29 percent were in the top quarter, 41 percent were above 70 and 5.5 percent of scaled study scores were above 40. In applied learning, eight students have already

received apprenticeships, five have places in their preferred TAFE course and six are already employed. Mirboo North Secondary College saw 30 students complete VCE and 15 students complete VCAL. All VCE students were successful and 87 percent of students gained their VCAL. Twenty-nine Year 11 students successfully completed VCE units one and two. Student Siobhan Hall received an ATAR of 88.5. Korumburra based student Maddie Bensley, who attended St Paul’s Warragul, was delighted with her ATAR score of 96.55 which was the fifth highest score at the school. This will get her into science at the University of Melbourne with possibly a step-up into a veterinary science course the following year. At Korumburra Secondary College, 98 percent of students received their VCE or VCAL. Acting principal John Wilson said, “We are very proud of all our students and everything they have achieved. Our students have shown resilience, respect, lifelong learning and a strong commitment to personal excellence all year and their perseverance has paid off in their results. “As with the traditions of the school, our dux will be announced at the presentation evening tonight (Tuesday). “Whilst we are so proud of our students results, we are also mindful that an ATAR is not a measure of a students’ ability to be respectful, kind, loving, a good friend or successful for that matter. “The ATAR is simply a tool used by institutions for a specific purpose: getting you into a course.”

Proud college: from left, Leongatha Secondary College principal Wayne Chester, Year 12 coordinator Alexandra Newbold, Year 12 dux Tea Clark, Year 12 students Sarah Bouquet and Alisha Wrigley, and teacher David McGillivray were all pleased with the VCE results on Friday.

Exams done: from left, Mary MacKillop College Year 12 students Rani Knight, Roshi Saini, Sara Riseley and Harrison Marshall were happy with their VCE results on Friday morning.

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Charities spread Christmas cheer By Tayla Kershaw IT’S the season of giving, and the community has stepped up its support for the Salvation Army and Uniting Care.

The local Christmas Appeal is a partnership between these two organisations, and they have been bringing a lot of joy to local families. Leongatha Salvation Army captain Kerry Smith said there are many local families that are experiencing financial difficulty all year round, and donations to local charities can help ease the pressures of the holiday season. “Unemployment is a real problem and obviously issues in society make it tough for people. Families struggle to meet rent or mortgage payments and the rising cost of utility bills, and putting food on the table, so at Christmas time it’s difficult to be able to afford a nice Christmas meal and provide toys for their children. You can bring hope to a family at Christmas time when you donate money or goods.” she said. “This year there was slightly more demand. Last year the Leongatha Salvation Army had 180 families and this year we have around 200 after Christmas food hampers and toys.” These donations were used to create Christmas hampers. Families pre-registered through an application process. The registration period has closed, but families who find themselves in dire circumstances just before Christmas can ring the office on 5662 6400. Uniting Care’s executive assistance Wendy McEachern also reported an increase in generous donations, which have been packaged up as hampers for local families. “We do need that support to continue so we can help every single person who comes through our doors for support,” she said. “For many people, particularly those experiencing illness, family violence, homelessness or crisis, Christmas can be the most difficult time of them all.

Community support: from left, Leongatha Salvation Army volunteer Pat Jackson, case worker Amy Graham, volunteer Ross Denby, financial counsellor Tracey Denby, volunteer Kerin Fogerty, volunteer Dorothy Holt, student Geraldine Jeffers and corps officer Kerry Smith helped provide food hampers and children’s toys for those in the community less fortunate this Christmas. The rising cost of living and lack of affordable housing means many families and individuals are finding it hard to make ends meet. “Our Christmas Appeal means a single mum struggling to pay the rent can give her children a special Christmas, or a person sleeping rough and feeling lonely knows that someone that cares.” People wanting to donate to the Salvation Army and Uniting Care’s Christmas Appeal can donate food, money or toys to either organisation, or donate new unwrapped toys to Target Leongatha. In Wonthaggi, the Salvation Army have also distributed hampers. This is an inter-church appeal run through the Anglican Church. The hampers were recently distributed at the Wonthaggi Town Hall, but there are toys still avail-

able for those who may have missed out. The Salvation Army’s ministry assistant Andy Postlewhite has seen many new faces during his time. “I have seen a lot more families with children come in. It is an important appeal to make sure everyone enjoys their Christmas. There’s no limit to what you can give and there’s still a bit of time before Christmas,” he said. The Wonthaggi Salvation Army will be holding a Christmas lunch at the Salvation Army church at 12pm on Christmas Day. This lunch is volunteer run – with 30 volunteers already signed on – and is available to anyone who finds themselves at a loose end at Christmas.

Drug offences, order breaches rise By Brad Lester A RISE in drug use and property offences in South Gippsland could be linked.

Crime statistics for the year ending September 2017 released last week showed a slight rise in drug offences and some property offences. Senior Sergeant Andrew O’Brien of Wonthaggi Police said while there was no proof of a link, historically the offences went “hand in hand”. Breaches of orders increased, with Snr Sgt O’Brien saying victims of family violence were now more

willing to report offences knowing matters would be addressed. Police have two family violence officers who manage high risk victims and high risk recidivist offenders. In the past 12 months, police have introduced a second 24 hour response vehicle available to attend jobs 24/7. In South Gippsland Shire for the year ending September 2017 there were: • 240 crimes against the person (251 in the year to September 2016); • 525 property and deception offences (534 in 2016); • 51 drug offences (46 in 2016);

• 56 public order and security offences (same as 2016); • 213 justice procedures offences (153 in 2016); and • five other offences (three in 2016). A breakdown of these offences in 2017 indicated 944 thefts (917 in 2016), 388 property damage (464 in 2016), 660 breaches of orders (464 in 2016), 474 assaults (542 in 2016) and 384 burglaries/break and enters (425 in 2016). In Bass Coast Shire for the year ending September 2017 there were: • 429 crimes against the person

(443 in the year to September 2016); • 1110 property and deception offences (1065 in 2016); • 89 drug offences (66 in 2016); • 131 public order and security offences (141 in 2016); • 303 justice procedures offences (310 in 2016); and • 13 other offences (three in 2016). A breakdown of these offences in 2017 showed 1628 thefts (1534 in 2016), 763 property damage (812 in 2016), 757 breaches of orders (724 in 2016), 752 assaults (895 in 2016) and 612 burglaries/break and enters (600 in 2016).

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Wooreen celebrates broiler farm win WOOREEN residents are relieved by news that a 400,000 chicken broiler farm proposed for their rural district will not be going ahead.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were really frightened right from the start and we were losing sleep, but we are really happy now,â&#x20AC;? she said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The bringing together of a group of people (to protest the broiler farm) has been a wonderful experience, especially when we won.â&#x20AC;? In September this year, council rejected a planning permit application after receiving 159 objections to the proposal. Councillors said the proposal would cause unreasonable loss of amenity and have an adverse impact on road safety. The vote against the broiler farm was six votes to three, with some councillors saying conditions imposed by council would protect the environment and Wooreen community.

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including boat and car trailers, that have occurred in Bass Coast and South Gippsland over the past few months. Residents are encouraged to report any suspicious activity to police on 000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Victoria Police do not wish to cause people alarm, but ask trailer-owners to protect their property. Trailers should not be stored on the roadway, nature strip or front yard of a premises, but rather in locked garages. If a locked garage is not available, then trailers should be stored out of sight in backyards and behind locked gates. If the backyard is not an option, then several types of commercially available coupling or wheel locks can be cheaply purchased. Registration details, identifying features, build numbers and/or Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) should be accurately recorded by owners and available in the event their trailer is stolen. Portable and items attractive to thieves, such as tools or small recreational vehicles, should never be left stored in or on the trailer itself, and should be put away in locked garages where space permits. If you have any questions, contact your local police station or the Wonthaggi Police Station on 5671 4100.

South Gippsland Shire Council rejected an application for a planning permit for the broiler farm. The applicant had the opportunity to appeal councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision at the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), but time has now lapsed for them to do so. The property has since been sold to another the party, The Star was told. News the broiler farm had been abandoned delighted Wooreen organic farmer Chris Griggs.

Great asset: Bass Coast Shire Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cr Julian Brown was pictured at Inverlochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shared pathway with several Inverloch Primary School students who love riding their bikes along the footpath.

New Inverloch pathway opens THE newest section of Inverlochâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shared pathway is open to walkers and cyclists.

Bass Coast Shire Council extended the pathway from Ayr Creek to Veronica Street, and it was open to the community to use over the weekend. Some final landscape planting is set to be undertaken around April. The 2.5 metre wide pathway now extends almost three kilometres along the foreshore of Inverloch. Bass Coast Shire Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cr Julian Brown said the pathway is already being used by hundreds of people each week. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The pathway is great. It is being used by people

of all ages and abilities â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from morning until night,â&#x20AC;? he said. The project included a new car parking bay, picnic seats and landscaping. Inverloch resident Sandy Norton said the pathway is great for the community and is already well used by her children and their friends. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The children meet at our house every morning and ride along the path to school. We love it,â&#x20AC;? she said. The foreshore shared path is part of councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2017-18 capital works program and cost $408,000. Council is committed to extending the pathway beyond Veronica Street in the future. Future works are subject to council decision and the allocation of funds in future budgets.

POLICE were called to a home in Ogilvy Street, Leongatha due to a burn off on Saturday. The occupants were burning off in their rear garden during high danger period restrictions. Police investigations are ongoing.

Solar theft AROUND $200 worth of solar lights were stolen from a San Remo caravan park on Wednesday. Offenders gained entry by cutting the gate padlock. There are no suspects at this time.

Kitchen knives stolen CUTLERY was stolen from Miners Rest Hotel, Wonthaggi, on Friday. Security camera footage showed the 30 year old Wonthaggi man taking knifes from the kitchen. He was arrested and charged.

Theft of trailers POLICE are concerned about ongoing thefts of trailers,

Noticeboard ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING Wednesday 20 December - Council Chambers, Leongatha - 2.00pm Please note that Council live streams and records its Ordinary Council Meetings, refer to the Policy on Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website for more details. 1. Korumburra Community Hub - location recommendation 2. Planning application 85 Treases Lane Mirboo North â&#x20AC;&#x201C; subdivision of land 3. Planning application 30 Brown Street Leongatha â&#x20AC;&#x201C; subdivision of land 4. Planning application 55-57 Bradley Avenue Venus Bay - development of 4 dwellings 5. Leongatha Railway Site Transformation 6. 2017/18 Capital Works Program amendments 7. Proposed new road name as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Darshan Laneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; - unnamed road off Caithness Road, Koonwarra 8. Road declaration or discontinuance - part Fish Creek Quarry Road, Fish Creek 9. Fish Creek Quarry - lease proposal 10. RN Scott Reserve - future management arrangements - Kongwak Community Group Inc. 11. Take2 Climate Change Action Pledge 12. Audit Committee report - September 2017 13. Revised Council Plan 2017-2021 and draft Annual Initiatives 2018/19 14. Councillor appointments to committees 2017/18

ORDINARY COUNCIL MEETING

WORKS THIS WEEK

15. Section 86 Special Committee delegation reviews 16. Council meeting timetable 2018 17. Assembly of Councillors 22 October to 21 November 2017 18. Documents sealed awarded or extended by CEO 21 October to 17 November 2017 19. Closed session â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Australia Day awards recipients

Sealed roads maintenance: Whole Shire Tree requests: Whole Shire Bridge maintenance: Whole Shire Roadside slashing: Wild Dog Valley, Arawata, Meeniyan, Dumbalk, Turtons Creek, Toora North, Walkerville, Foster North, Walkerville, Welshpool, Hedley, Road construction: Korumburra Show Grounds School crossing construction: Foster Road, Fish Creek Road stabilising & reseal preparation: Hazel Park Road, Hazel Park & Silcocks Hill Road, Toora, Fish Creek Waratah Road, Fish Creek Regulating reseal preparation: Loch, Bena, Footpath extension: Hassett Street, Leongatha Unsealed road drainage: Bena, Loch, Meeniyan, Fish Creek Roadside spraying: Nyora, Loch. Poowong, Bena, Kongwak, Leongatha South, Buffalo, Stony Creek, Walkerville, Pound Creek, Tarwin Lower Unsealed road grading: Foster North, Foster, Nyora, Poowong Drainage maintenance: Old Thorpdale Road, Mirboo North

TENDER

companies/applicants for the following: RFT/164 REFURBISHMENT OF THE PUBLIC HALL TOILET AMENITIES MIRBOO NORTH Tenders close 2.00pm AEDST on Tuesday 16 January 2018. Documentation is available from Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s e-Tendering Portal: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/tenders HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENTS 1 January for the Christmas period. Emergencies: Phone 5662 9200 (24/7) for urgent Council matters eg. livestock or trees on roads. General emergencies: 000. For more information please visit: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/ holidayarrangements ROAD CLOSURE Road Closure until further notice â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Devils Pinch Road from property No. 724 to Toora Gunya Road

EMPLOYMENT Council advertises all employment opportunities on its website. For details please visit: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/employment

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Fire season starts RESIDENTS are advised that a high fire danger period has been declared for both the Bass Coast and South Gippsland areas. Residents are encouraged to check the CFA internet site for further information. Police will be investigating and prosecuting any persons detected lighting fires during the high fire danger period. Residents are also encouraged to report any suspicious activity to police on 000 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

New roads on the way SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is set to start works on road construction projects in January 2018.

Projects expected to begin include: Hudsons Road, Leongatha South â&#x20AC;&#x201C; construction and sealing of three kilometres of unsealed road between Korumburra South Road and Leongatha SouthOuttrim Road; â&#x20AC;˘ Main South Road, Poowong East â&#x20AC;&#x201C; reconstruction of sealed road from Schmidts Road to one kilometre north; and â&#x20AC;˘ Falls Road, Fish Creek â&#x20AC;&#x201C; reconstruction of 1.5 kilometres of unsealed road between Sheedy Road and Gillick Road. People are reminded to drive carefully near construction areas. Traffic disruptions are likely. Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s engineering coordinator Paul Challis said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hudsons Road is low-lying and loose gravel washes away in times of flood, so the works will help hold the road together with improvements to drainage where possible. Both sections of Main South Road and Falls Road have come to the end of their design life and will be reconstructed.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘

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Tickets for Sounds Of Summer selling fast IF you are planning to attend Inverloch’s Sounds of Summer music festival, don’t delay in buying tickets.

Only limited tickets will be available on the day for the family friendly music festival on Friday, December 29, at the Inverloch Recreation Reserve, and tickets are now selling fast. The festival will feature not only amazing Australian acts, but also offer superb food. Festival-goers will enjoy the feature acts of Ross Wilson of Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock, as well as Glenn Shorrock, a founder member of pop groups The Twilights, Axiom and Little River Band, as well as the esteemed Wendy Matthews. With iconic music playing in the background, music fans can enjoy such superb food such as Mexican, Vietnamese and Japanese, plus such delights as calamari, paella, dumplings and more. There will also be local wines, boutique cider, sangria and margaritas. Sounds Of Summer is not just for adults but also for children, making it the perfect family day out. Children will love ice-cream, waffles and the adventure playground with giant inflatables, laser tag and face painting. The festival will support research into the rare

Music icon: enjoy the music of Ross Wilson of Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock at Sounds Of Summer at Inverloch on Friday, December 29.

Well loved: Wendy Matthews, long a popular singer in Australia, will be at Inverloch’s Sounds Of Summer music festival at Inverloch on Friday, December 29.

medical condition, scleroderma, with the festival’s charity being Scleroderma Victoria. The Inverloch and District Community Bank Branch of the Bendigo Bank will run a photo booth.

Tickets can now be bought at the bank in William Street and online at www.inverlochsoundsofsummer.com.au Events by Kate, run by Inverloch’s Kate and Mick Adkins, is bringing the festival to town.

Petition launched for Inverloch museum A PETITION has been launched calling on Bass Coast Shire Council to support a proposal for a new home for the Inverloch Historical Society.

The petition draws the attention of council to the unsuccessful efforts over 40 years by society members to find a permanent home for its extensive collection of local historical memoranda and artefacts. In October, the society presented a proposal to council to build an Inverloch History and Maritime Museum on vacant land next to the Inverloch boat ramp. The petition asks council to start its investigation with the relevant State Government department and help the society to find a new permanent home. The society’s collection is now scattered through-

out members’ homes. Society committee member Terry Hall said council’s own policy document, Inverloch Community Plan 2008-2011, mandates that “Council should give support for housing and storage of historical items”. The society held a meeting on Friday to discuss its bid for a new home. “Establishing a maritime museum in Inverloch has the potential to profoundly impact on the commercial and tourist industries, not only in Inverloch but also across the region. Many people have already told us that this is a great idea,” Mr Hall said. “After 42 years of collecting historical material and artefacts and having no place to call home, I believe our time has well and truly come.”

The greenfield site east of the boat ramp carpark is about two acres and is bound by The Esplanade, an unmade gravel road and adjacent to a large established car park, serviced by modern toilet facilities. The proposed site is Crown Land Coastal Reserve and is managed by council. The land was reclaimed by depositing excess earth from the many Inverloch road schemes completed by the Shire of Woorayl between 1980 and 1990. The society acknowledges that for up to three weeks in summer, that part of the land is used as an overflow for the adjoining carpark, but believed that with proper design, the land is large enough to cater for both demands. The final design of the museum would include a gallery, cafe and sufficient floor space for exhibiting Inverloch’s rich and varied maritime history.

Performing favourite: Glenn Shorrock, a founding member of pop groups The Twilights, Axiom and Little River Band, will perform at Sounds Of Summer at Inverloch.

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Drum beat: students of Inverloch Primary School performed a variety of drumming pieces to a proud audience at the grades Prep to 2 concert held at the Inverloch Community Hub last Thursday. They were joined by children from Kongwak Primary School, who performed a Christmas song. The school hosted a concert by grades 3 to 6 at the hub on Wednesday evening. KORUMBURRA Rotary Club continues to A FUNDRAISING event will be held at Coal give to the community. The club most recently Creek Community Park and Museum in Korumdonated $1000 to the Bena Tennis Club to as- burra on Saturday, January 6 to support the famsist with resealing of the club’s tennis courts. ily of eight year old Emily Rainbow. The Gippslander needs surgery to remove a COME along to the Nerrena Hall Christmas tumour from her face and looks like having the barbecue on Friday, December 22 at 6.30pm. operation at St Vincent’s Private Hospital in BYO dinner and drinks. All welcome. Any que- Sydney, New South Wales. ries, call Tina 0429 642 326. The tumour is spreading throughout Emily’s main facial nerve system and requires the skilled SOUTH Gippsland FOCAS (Focus on Care hands of qualified surgeons to remove to avoid and Support) celebrated International Day of permanent damage. Disability with a barbecue at Wonthaggi Guide Emily has named her tumour Bob and the Park recently. event, BOB in the Burra (BOB stands for BugThe event included a distribution of Christ- ger Off Bob), will include a scavenger hunt, mas hampers after generous donations from children’s games and activities, music, food vans Wonthaggi sponsors. and more, from 10am to 4pm. The area was decorated before the event by The surgery will cost $15,000. Kerrie Neducic, a South Gippsland FOCAS To donate, go online to: www.gofundme. supporter. com/emilys-tumour-removal or search B.O.B in

the Burra on Facebook. THERE is expected to be a big crowd in for Leongatha Farmers Market’s last market for the year this Saturday, December 23. Amongst the stallholders at the Maker’s Market will be new business, Koonwarra Blooms. Owner Bronwyn Debenham will be selling a huge array of flowers for Christmas which will include flowers for the Christmas table.

Christmas celebration: Reverend Fran Grimes is gearing up for a full first Christmas as priest in charge of Korumburra Poowong Anglican Parish. There will be an 8am celebration at All Saints Poowong on Christmas Day. With her first grandchild due on December 23, she is hoping for a late delivery. If not, arrangements are in place to make sure all Celebrations go ahead as planned.

Christmas spirit: a lovely afternoon took place at Harvest Laneway, Leongatha, with String and Salt running a succulent Christmas tree making class on Saturday. With a fun filled small group, the results produced great festive tableware and everyone had a wonderful day.

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Bill pain hurts businesses Council to review highest fees in region By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council’s registration fees for food businesses are the highest in the region and hurting businesses.

Council has admitted the expensive costs are partly due to council’s financial process that results in a set percentage increase in fees charged each year. “Over time this has resulted in a significant increase in fees charged disproportionate to the increase in the cost of running the service,” a council officer stated in an email to Dumbalk accommodation business, Loves Lane Cottages, and seen by The Star. The officer stated he is now preparing a report on Food Act registration fees for the 2018-19 budget year, “with a view of bringing fees back in line with neighbouring shires”. Phill and Marie Arnold of Loves Lane Cottages are angry at receiving an annual licensing fee of $637. Council said the fee was only relevant to the Arnolds’ business, and included “registration costs

associated with prescribed accommodation and food business registration”. Class three food registration only is $453, higher than Bass Coast’s fee of $306. The Arnolds sought a class three licence to sell unpackaged low risk foods, and pre-packaged or uncooked higher risk foods. The Arnolds said the fee was excessive and they would not make enough profit from food sales to cover that portion of the licence fee. In a letter to the Arnolds, council stated they knew the fees were excessive compared to other shires, but was not able to provide a reduction. “We got a bill for $637 which literally means we have to do several hundred sales because you can only put a couple of dollars on each item you sell,” Mr Arnold said. “There is absolutely no way you can cover the cost of the licence with the sale of this type of food from our type of business, let alone make any profit.” They also believe council charges excessive rates, with the Arnolds’ bill rising from $3700 to $4900 after they built two extra cottages. Mr Arnold said the business has to sell 25 nights

of accommodation just to pay council’s high rates bill. Council’s director of development services Bryan Sword said council is now undertaking a review of food business registration fees for the 2018-19 annual budget. “This includes benchmarking against like councils,” he said. “Council does provide a full fee exemption to over 100 sporting clubs, community groups and not for profit organisations. Most other councils charge the sporting clubs at least 50 percent of the associated fee. Some councils will also charge a reinspection fee, however the current fee at South Gippsland is all inclusive and does not represent full cost recovery of providing the service.” Mr Sword said the licensing fees council charges to businesses do not cover the cost of council’s service, given 100 clubs and groups are not required to pay fees. In Bass Coast Shire, the fee for a class three food licence is $306 per annum.

Business calls for fair go SEAN and Angela Taylor run Promhills Cabins at Yanakie. They factor in the cost of South Gippsland Shire Council’s licensing fees and rates as business expenses, but are concerned with what they see as inequality with unregistered and unregulated accommodation properties. “At the moment, anyone can list their home or offer their property to holidaymakers without any regulations or permits being imposed because it is up to the owner to voluntarily register,” Mrs Taylor said. “A lot of these properties appear on websites like

Airbnb and Stayz or via real estate agents, and are performing the exact same function as we are: offering tourists short term holiday accommodation and cleaning the accommodation after guests leave in exchange for income. “However, there are many who are not registered with council, do not pay commercial rates (commercial rates also substantially increase the fire services levy paid), do not comply with health inspections, do not pay licensing fees and do not have adequate insurance to cover paying short term guests. “The cost to us for complying and running our business legally makes it unfair when competing with non-complying accommodation properties that do not

have these expenses.” The Taylors believe if unregulated accommodation properties were charged registration fees and commercial rates, the burden to other ratepayers would be reduced. A council spokesperson said the State Government does not require the registration of these accommodation types. Mrs Taylor said, “Once these properties are located and registered, renewing the registrations annually would provide quite a large increase to council’s annual revenue, benefiting all residents of the shire by creating consistency and conformity with regards to regulations.”

Excessive costs: Phill and Marie Arnold of Dumbalk’s Loves Lane Cottages believe council fees are hindering their business.

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OPINIONS

Opportunity missed

WITH reference to the article ‘Rates Row’ on page seven of The Star, Tuesday, December 12, and the councilors who had never heard of William Irving. William’s great grandfather John Irving brought his family to Bena from Daylesford in 1905. He bought land in Inlet Road where he ran a dairy, produced beef cattle, sheep and grew potatoes. He had eight children: Dorothy, Bess, Grace, Sarah, Mabel, John, Tom and William. Bess and Mabel married sons from the Buchanan family and Grace married John Canobio. After their father’s death, the sons worked the farm including a turn out block on Buchanan’s Road. Ultimately William, his wife Una with their daughter and three sons took on the property on Buchanan’s Road. Their son Ray and his wife Ruby raised their family and farmed the land until Ray’s death in 2013.

Ray’s son William (Bill) Irving was an applicant for South Gippsland Shire Council’s Rating Committee. His family has lived and farmed in the shire for more than 110 years, which I suspect is a far longer association with the area than most of the sitting councillors. Bill, with his extensive experience on various boards, his lifelong association with the Bena-Kilcunda Road area, including his recent building of a new home on the family farm here, would have made him an excellent and well informed member of the Rating Strategy Steering Committee. Councillors should do their homework relating to the identity and background of prospective committee members or at least, take notice of the recommendation of the current rating committee members who are required to work with the new member. Libby Lambert, Bena.

Why the secrecy? OF deep concern to members of South Gippsland Action Group

Letters to the Editor

(SGAG) is the poor governance and rampant secrecy of South Gippsland Shire Council. We hear the same sentiments in the community time and time again. Refusals to account for millions of dollars in wastage, increased banding levels and more fat cats, community trust at a all time low and one of the highest council rates in Victoria are a bleak reality for ratepayers. I think the pathetic refusal to answer our questions by referring them to the Audit Committee highlights the amateurish behaviour of this council. This Audit Committee meets only four days per year and their charter is far removed from dealing directly with ratepayers’ concerns. The endless spin, waffle and pictures in the press replacing governance make us question whether fiduciary duties are even considered and are anywhere near statutory requirements. This council appointed a committee to best determine how to shuffle our sky-high rates burden around. This committee must make recommendations how Peter can best

rob Paul, because it is not allowed to touch the total amount of imposed rates. What poor leadership and what poor governance! I regard the top secret CEO’s key performance indicators deliberations a farce. We have the lowest satisfaction rating on record, exorbitant high rates, millions of dollars wasted, rampant secrecy, increased red tape and a rapidly increasing and top heavy bureaucracy. This should never have been a burden for ratepayers to suffer. Records for the year ended June 30, 2017 show cash reserves are $10 million and term deposits are $16 million for a total of $26 million. That is an increase of $8 million in one year. Our rates at work all right. Our concern is this money will be wasted on grandiose schemes, incompetent management, ever increasing bureaucracy and other indulgences we don’t want or need. Councillors, we ask you, again, stop the waste, reduce the huge bureaucracy, stop the practice of unac-

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

countability and entrenched culture of secrecy, and show more respect for the community. And stop navel gazing. We deserve much better governance and better operational and financial management in this shire. We want lower rates. I believe that ever increasing rates, rampant secrecy and an ever ballooning bureaucracy are well past their use-by date, are totally out of line with community expectations and in desperate need of a fresh, professional approach. Is that too much to ask? Gus Blaauw, treasurer, South Gippsland Action Group.

Who is MP representing? RUSSELL, Russell, Russell. I’m not referring to the sound of autumn leaves blowing about in the wind. I’m referring, of course, to our elected representative in Federal Parliament, Mr Russell Broadbent. Now, I’ve never voted for him, or the party he represents, because I’m not that way inclined, politically.

But I have supported his stance on some topics and even admired the fact that he stood up against his own party’s line on issues such as refugees. But to find out that he voted ‘no’ in the parliamentary vote on the Same Sex Marriage Bill has really dimmed his standing in my humble opinion. After all, the electorate of McMillan who he is supposedly representing, voted 63 percent in favour, with an 80 percent response rate. To my mind that’s a fairly emphatic ‘yes’. So whose opinion did he put forward here? Perhaps I could quote Pauline Hanson here and ask “Please explain?” Hopefully this stance of his will still ring in the mind of the electorate when we next have to vote for a federal representative. If I haven’t voted for him in the past, there is now nothing he could do to ever get my vote in the future! Greg Bradshaw, Fish Creek.

VOXPOP! VOX

E D I T O R I A L

VCE results were released on Friday morning. The Star asked Year 12 students how they felt when they received their scores.

Christmas is Christmas, not Happy Holidays WE are fortunate in South Gippsland to have largely retained enough pride to feel comfortable in celebrating Christmas for what it is: Christmas.

There is a trend among so-called politically correct elements of society to shy away from the term “Merry Christmas” and instead use the greeting “Happy Holidays”, just in case non-Christians are offended by the reference to Christmas. If non-Christians are offended by the term ‘Christmas’, whether it’s because they follow another religion or are atheists, then should they not be celebrating Christmas? After all, Christmas hails from the old English reference to the Mass of Christ, or the commemoration of the birth of Christ. Australia welcomes people from across the world from a variety of cultures and religions, and those who have long called Australia home are encouraged to be respectful of newcomers and their ways. That we do, and should do, because that is what people do. We’re all different in many ways. We don’t have to change our ways to accommodate another’s differences, but by the same token, we can respect their values and beliefs, and allow them to celebrate them. The same courtesy should therefore be extended to those who wish to celebrate Christmas, whether in a traditional Christian sense or by spending time with loved ones, giving gifts and being grateful for another year. Any push to change references to Christmas to Happy Holidays is showing disrespect to a way of life that has long existed in Australia, and leads to the risk of losing our identity. What next? Abandoning any form of national anthem or Australian flag? It’s a matter of being proud of who we are. On that note, Merry Christmas to all Star readers.

“I felt really relieved when I received my scores. I’m just glad it’s out of the way now.” Aliesha Wrigley, Ruby.

“I felt quite overwhelmed but I also felt a sense of gratification that all my hard work paid off. I’m really happy.” Tea Clark, Leongatha.

“It’s pretty surreal that so many years of schooling led to just a number.” Roshi Saini, Korumburra.

“When I got my score I didn’t know how I felt. I had so many mixed emotions.” Rani Knight, Tarwin Lower.

Christmas decorations - we can do better By Tony Giles THE time is right for South Gippsland Shire Council to dip into its coffers and properly fund Christmas decorations across the municipality.

Could be better: the tinsel wrapped around this parking sign can be improved.

While some towns are looking reasonable, other towns have trotted out the same old decorations for years. It goes without saying, we can do better. How many times have your neighbours and friends said, “I wish this town had less shabby decorations.” Or “Aren’t the decorations looking tired?” The festive spirit of Christmas is very much a source of pride and if the towns aren’t looking their best, this a reflection of the shire as a whole. The local business groups can only go so far and are very short of funds to really make the towns look cheery and festive, even though they try hard.

Towns have tried asking before but get the same old response; “If we give the money to your town, the other towns will complain.” Last week Korumburra Business Association (KBA) received $1540 from South Gippsland Shire Council for the Korumburra community Christmas tree and decorations, and while this is a start, it doesn’t go nearly far enough. The Christmas decorations should be funded annually; a set budget should be allocated each and every year. Start with the larger towns like Leongatha, Korumburra, Mirboo North, Foster and Meeniyan and work through the smaller towns like Loch, Fish Creek, Koonwarra, Poowong and Toora. Surely there’s an easy way to make the allocations fair and based according to rating or population. We see municipalities in the cities spending hundreds of thousands on decorations or New Year’s Eve fireworks. Why can’t the shire take the lead and give our towns a lift every Christmas? Maybe the men’s sheds can get involved and be granted some allocations to use their skills to make painted wooden Christmas trees, Santa sleighs and other decorations? So come on South Gippsland Shire Council, don’t be the Christmas Grinch. Take the initiative and get on board! Do you have any suggestions? Get on The Great Southern Star’s Facebook page now and throw in your suggestions.

Courthouse tree: the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry funded this Christmas tree which is one of the highlights in the town.

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Planning review deferred By Tayla Kershaw BASS Coast Shire Council will decide whether it will limit public say on planning applications at its March ordinary meeting. As it stands, decisions are made at council if applications are in excess of $3 million, attract more than four objections or if the officer is recommending council refuse a permit application All others applications are referred to the Delegated Planning Committee. The committee is made up of the CEO, four general managers, the manager strategy and growth, the coordinator statutory planning, and coordinator strategic planning. In 2016-17, 92 percent of decisions were made under delegation, compared to 3.2 percent that were made in council. The Delegated Planning Committee allows opportunities for objectors to review applications and make a comment. Council had the opportunity to dissolve the

committee last Wednesday in an effort to streamline planning applications. Had the committee been dissolved, decisions for applications receiving less than five objections would be determined by the CEO, the general manager advocacy and economy, or the manager strategy and growth. Cr Michael Whelan called for councillors to defer the decision until March. “To me, the report that has been prepared by the officers makes a lot of sense and I see that it has the potential to streamline the time it takes to make planning decisions,” he said. “However, I have had some submissions in respect to concerns about restricting the ability of the members of the community to be able to have their say. In my case, I would like time to consider that.” Cr Les Larke agreed, believing disbanding the committee now would be premature. “I see it (the committee) as an essential part of democracy,” he said. “While I do see the benefits of this recommendation, I think more work has to be done.”

Ready for Christmas: Mirboo North’s Ruby Cannizzo and Montanah Johnson were excited about the holiday season and were decked out in Christmas decorations in Mirboo North recently.

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Bass Coast Council briefs Drivers urged to slow in San Remo

Coffee break: from left, DAS Constructions director and onsite foreman Dale Sartori, new Senior School project manager David Butt and contractors and tradesmen enjoyed a pre-Christmas morning tea last Thursday at Newhaven College where college principal Gea Lovell thanked all those involved with the new senior school building project.

Tradies thanks: Newhaven College principal Gea Lovell turned on a delicious morning tea for the hard working contractors and tradesmen at the school last Thursday. While the workers devoured piping hot party pies, sausage rolls and pasties, Mrs Lovell thanked the team of workers putting the finishing touches to the new $10 million Senior School and the Science, Art and Technology Centre. The new Senior School will be completed by mid January ready for the 2018 school year.

ADVISORY speed limit signs will be installed on San Remo’s Punchbowl Road. Although a speed reduction was not supported by Bass Coast Shire Council following a traffic study, the signs will warn drivers they should be travelling at 40km/h over the gravel road. Cr Bruce Kent said the issue of speed and dust had affected residents for far too long. “In an ideal world this could be a shared roadway. However, this is not an enforceable speed limit,” he said. Deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari congratulated mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield on her attempts to connect with VicRoads about Punchbowl Road, and hoped the signs would encourage drivers to slow down. Cr Geoff Ellis said there are many communities demanded speed limit changes on local roads. “This motion shows we need to put pressure on the State Government and VicRoads to get these speed limits changed,” he said.

Permit on hold BASS Coast Shire Council opted to defer a planning permit application for Corinella. The application proposed the construction of two, four bedroom houses at 22 Hamilton Street. Cr Clare Le Serve felt the proposal was inconsistent with the character of Corinella and did not meet infrastructure objectives. Cr Stephen Fullarton disagreed with this assessment, favouring the development of modern design, but felt the height was an issue. The houses would be above seven metres. Council will reassess the application next year. The applicant may choose to withdraw the application and alter the plans before it goes back to council.

Council refuses storage facility BASS Coast Shire Council voted to refuse a planning application for Cowes. The application was for a 24 unit storage facility on Coghlan Road. It would have been used for storing boats and caravans. Cr Geoff Ellis was in favour of the refusal, as it would been a commercial facility in the farming zone.

“The state policy requires appropriate sites for these developments and this proposal blurs that,” he said. Blue Gum Reserve is also three kilometres away and councillors sought to protect its integrity. Cr Ellis reiterated that Phillip Island’s economy is the environment. Cr Bruce Kent said there was a similar facility close by and the development would be considered an eyesore. Cr Stephen Fullarton supported the development, stating Coghlan Road was used as an access point for industrial areas. Seven councillors voted in favour of the refusal, with Cr Fullarton voting against and mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield abstaining.

Design approved for jetty triangle BASS Coast Shire Council endorsed the concept design of the Cowes jetty triangle at the December meeting. The jetty triangle project is part of the Cowes revitalisation project, which seeks to lift the profile of Bass Coast’s major tourist destination. The design includes an Anzac lawn area and lower lawn area for general leisure, event space, pedestrian crossings, improved access to the cenotaph, a poppy terrace, a memorial garden, a new footpath, and improvements to the existing rotunda. “This is a great step. It is an excellent project for Cowes. There’s been a lot of consideration, good consultation and I like the design,” Cr Michael Whelan said. “I’d like to acknowledge the previous council that steered this project. It’s an exciting sign of activity in Cowes.” Deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari said not only would Phillip Island prosper from this project, the whole shire would enjoy the benefits.

Council aims for rates relief BASS Coast Shire Council voted to make a submission to the Victoria Grants Commission following its recent December meeting. Due to Bass Coast’s high proportion of non resident ratepayers, it is disadvantaged by some criteria when applying for the Federal Government’s Financial Assistance Grants. Permanent population is used as a cost driver, so council requested this be adjusted when determining individual council grants to

ensure equal distribution. Cr Michael Whelan welcomed the submission, as it would help council in areas such as recreation, culture and foreshore maintenance. “Sea change areas experience seasonal influx in population. We need funding to build infrastructure to handle this population,” he said. “Bass Coast is most reliant on rate income because of this arrangement. It’s archaic and it’s out of date.”

San Remo unsightly COUNCILLOR Stephen Fullarton brought Phillip Island’s unkempt presentation to Bass Coast Shire Council’s attention at the December council meeting. In a matter of urgent business, Cr Fullarton called for CEO Paul Buckley to contact VicRoads to address the issue. In particular, Cr Fullarton referred to the graffiti on the San Remo bridge, and the weeds and litter in Phillip Island. “I received a phone call recently from a local businessman in total dismay that the weeds are longer than ever,” he said. “The old comment he had is if your front door is a mess, the backdoor will be worse. We have got tens of thousands of people about to converge on the Island, so we need this addressed immediately. If VicRoads is unable, we have plenty of people willing to do it.” Only Cr Michael Whelan voted against the motion, questioning the legitimacy of the urgent business. “I don’t consider it urgent business. It’s a complaint. It’s best dealt with in a manner of diplomacy rather than a motion in a council meeting. This takes it to a level that lacks due consideration,” he said.

Motion denied COUNCILLOR Les Larke unsuccessfully attempted to alter a recommendation tabled at the September meeting. The recommendation was in relation to long service leave. His alteration called for council to consider options for use of the long service leave reserve as part of the 2018-19 budget. Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said this change could not be made without rescinding the decision made in September.

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Exciting day: Mia, Hailey and Sophia Belvedere from Korumburra took home balloon Christmas carols: Korumburra Primary School students Oscar Beachley, Alana Lopez- Weekend fun: Callum Donohue of Korumburanimals from the Korumburra street Christ- Freeman, Annie Nicholls, Aphra Lamers, Kalsey Kruger and Millie Goodwin sang in the ra enjoyed getting his face painted at the Korumburra street Christmas party on Saturday. mas party on Saturday. school choir at the Korumburra street Christmas party on Saturday.

Korumburra parties like it’s Christmas CHRISTMAS in Korumburra was so much fun with balloon twisting, face painting, a jumping castle and much more at the town’s street party on Saturday. Lucky children Bella Wilson, eight, and Poppy Stewart, 11, from Korumburra won the colouring competition. “We had a good response again, which was great,

and it was very difficult to choose two winners from the talented entries we received,” Korumburra Business Association (KBA) secretary Shirley Arestia said. All entries are now displayed in Commercial Street. Korumburra Primary School’s choir filled the atmosphere with Christmas carols in the morning before joining South Gippsland Concert Band for even more live music. “The morning was extremely successful,” KBA

president Noelene Cosson said. “The weather was perfect and there was a great atmosphere. The main street looked very alive with people and kids everywhere.” Mrs Cosson said the South Gippsland Concert Band was well received and the primary school choir performed beautifully. “The queue for the face painters and balloon artists was very long at times. There was some lovely decorated wooden Christmas trees made by the children at the craft activity and the jumping castle is always a

very popular activity,” she said. “Santa arrived on the fire truck and lots of Santa photos were taken. The free photos can be collected from Korumburra Photographics this week.” The CFA had a great display with many giveaways for children and the brigade’s brand new fire truck was popular. Mrs Cosson said traders reported better than normal Saturday morning sales, with shoppers from out of town stopping by.

Bass Coast must plan for future energy as well. Do we need solar farms? We need to have a forward vision.” In terms of the roads, Mr Laine believes there should be plans for more than two lanes on major highways. “During the Moto GP it’s bumper to bumper. Realistically, in 40 years time, that’s what it could be like every weekend. We need to consider the infrastructure to handle the demand,” he said. Mr Laine said a toll on San Remo bridge could go into a fund to support the building of infrastructure. To handle the influx of tourism on the Island, Mr Laine said there needs to be major accommodation destinations and recreational activities on the mainland. “We need to build accommodation off the Island to slow the congestion. People will still make the day trips but will not be all inward bound at once. I know the council and government offices are hamstrung for finances, but we need to start looking further than the next five or 10 years,” he said. “What Bass Coast is lacking is a big hotel and a shopping complex – like a mini Southland. We are changing; regional people are becoming savvy shoppers and are shopping online. Amazon is about to have a major impact on this country and our townships will struggle. We have to take a quantum leap forward and rally some new ideas.

“As for recreation, a water park goes nicely with our theme of water and protecting the environment. It could be opened near the Desalination Plant. At the moment our dams are full; will we let the plant just go to mothballs if we have a decent season? We also need to broaden our ideas for winter. Water parks and snow fields might be a bit avant-garde, but the reality is negative tourism on Phillip Island needs to be considered.” A company called URBNSURF is aiming to create inland surf parks in Tullamarine, Sydney and Perth. With new technology such as this, it could create less incentive to go to the coast. Mr Laine said developing these projects could create local business opportunity and employment. He is determined to see Bass Coast tourism prosper and has collated his ideas on a Facebook page called Wonthaggi, The Future, encouraging others to share their ideas and discuss their visions for the future. “I am not saying my ideas are the answer, but we need to start having these conversations and planning ahead,” he said. “Bass Coast is prospering, and if we keep attracting world events like the Moto GP and the Superbikes, we need the infrastructure and the businesses to continue to grow in the future.”

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A VEHICLE was attacked with black spray paint in Cape Woolamai recently. The owner found the vehicle covered with black spray paint down the side and rear of the car. The car was parked outside a holiday house in Carona Road. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or the San Remo Police Station on 5678 5500.

A COWES man was charged with drug offences for having cannabis in his house recently. Police arrested the 58 year old man after smelling a strong odour of cannabis coming from the house. Police applied for a search warrant early in the morning and executed a drugs, poisons and controlled substances act search warrant at the address in McKenzie Road, Cowes. They found an amount of dried cannabis and cannabis seed. The man was bailed to appear at the Korumburra Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

BASS Coast Shire Council has backed a plan for a gymnasium to be developed in Inverloch’s industrial estate.

By Tayla Kershaw TOURISM is on the rise and the question remains; will Bass Coast be able to keep up?

In 2016, Phillip Island attracted 1.8 million visits. This number is expected to double to 3.4 million by 2035. To avoid negative tourism and maintain Bass Coast’s reputation as an optimum tourist destination, Phillip Island resident Braxton Laine said a secondary base for tourists off the Island must be taken into consideration. Mr Laine said Wonthaggi had always been considered the service industry for Phillip Island, but the time has come for bigger plans on the mainland. With affordable housing and picturesque coastal communities, Bass Coast is becoming more and more attractive. Mr Laine said preparing a long term strategic plan – spanning 40 years – would help the shire cope with the oncoming influx of tourists and homebuyers. “Realistically, we need to look at whether Phillip Island’s roads, bridges and infrastructure can cope,” he said. “The more people we have here, the more pressure it puts on the power grid, so we need to consider alternative

Leap forward: Phillip Island resident Braxton Laine is starting the conversation about the future of Bass Coast’s tourism.

Council backs Inverloch gym An existing building would be refurbished to accommodate the gym. It would provide equipment, fitness classes between 6am and 9am, and 4pm and 7pm Monday to Friday, and would have a maximum capacity of 18 people at any one time. The planning application went before council at last Wednesday’s December meeting after receiving six objections. The objections against the proposed Bear Street site related to security concerns with respect to a rear car

park, loss of amenity and noise. “I commend the applicant for attempting to better the community,” deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari said. “I struggle with the objection about noise issues when it’s in an industrial estate and there’s a concreter three doors down. I wish the applicant luck on this venture.” Cr Geoff Ellis said the operating hours were set in the confines of the operating hours of the industrial estate, and wondered whether the specificity of a maximum of 18 people was necessary. Council unanimously granted the planning permit, with the exception of Cr Julian Brown who removed himself from the vote due to a conflict of interest.

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FAMILY VIOLENCE HAS NO GOOD DAYS. Family Violence stems from men who think they are better than women. Men who exercise control, and misuse power. And they might think it’s only their wife or partner they’re harming, and that their children are ﬁne. But they’re not. In fact the violence their children are witnessing or hearing is just as damaging to them, their futures and their future relationships. If you need support, talk to a friend, or go to vic.gov.au/familyviolencesupport or call Safe Steps on 1800 015 188.

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Mary MacKillop College praises students MARY MacKillop College ended the 2017 school year with an awards ceremony on Friday, December 8.

Outstanding students received awards in recognition of their achievements throughout the year. A number of awards were sponsored by community groups and businesses.

Fantastic efforts: Mary MacKillop College Year 10 student Megan Thorn received the Campion Award at the end of year awards ceremony on Friday, December 8.

Good job: Mary MacKillop College student Hannah Perry received the Panther Family Award at the end of year awards ceremony on Friday, December 8.

Top student: Mary MacKillop College student Ellie Holmes received the Catholic Education Office Diocese of Sale Award for being the top student in religion and society at the end of year awards ceremony on Friday, December 8.

Hard work: from left, Mary MacKillop College RSL Encouragement Award recipients Mackenzie Mills, Estelle Rosse, Benjamin Hanrahan and Aaron Farrell at the final awards ceremony on Friday, December 8.

Efforts acknowledged: Mary MacKillop College students Fraser Austin received the VCAL Excellence Award sponsored by South Gippsland Learning and Employment, and student Megan Thorn received the Federation University Australia Year 10 Business Award.

Active student: Mary MacKillop College Year 12 student Lachlan Thomas received the School Sport Victoria medallion at the end of year awards ceremony on Friday, December 8.

Well done: Mary MacKillop College student Michael Brandon received the Saint Cecilia Music Award at the end of year awards ceremony on Friday, December 8.

Great work: Mary MacKillop College Year 12 student Katie Baido received the South Gippsland Youth Council at the end of year awards ceremony on Friday, December 8.

Talented students: Mary MacKillop College students Jaive McEwan and Rueben Strentz received the Gippsland Independent Schools GIS Music Performance Award at the end of year awards ceremony on Friday, December 8.

Bottom right, Good work: from left, Mary MacKillop College students Ellie Holmes, Kate Brennan, Michaeleah Stephens, Charlotte Perry and Taylah Brown all received an academic award at the end of year awards ceremony on Friday, December 8. Below, Great outcomes: from left, Mary MacKillop College students Patrick Biro, Megan Thorn, Siobhan Beecroft, Jazmin Busana and Sage Burton received an academic award for obtaining excellence in a particular subject at the end of year awards ceremony on Friday, December 8.

Academic achievement: Mary MacKillop College Year 11 student Bianca Phillips received the Federation University Australia Achievement Award at the end of year awards ceremony on Friday, December 8.

Excellent achievement: Mary MacKillop College students Simone Dekker and Lachlan Thomas received the ADF Award for leadership and teamwork skills at the end of year awards ceremony on Friday, December 8.

Work acknowledged: Mary MacKillop College students Annabelle Williams and Aaron Farrell received the University of Melbourne Kwong Lee Dow Award at the end of year awards ceremony on Friday, December 8.

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Council backs the community SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council distributed $150,000 worth of community grants in round one of the 2017-18 Community Grants Program.

A ceremony was held in Leongatha Memorial Hall on Wednesday evening with 32 successful applicants attending. In the past 11 years, council has allocated approximately $3.5 million to the Community Grants Program. Successful applicants were awarded under the categories of minor projects and equipment, festivals and events, emergency and small grants, facility upgrades and master plan developments. With the grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000, the Community Grants Program is one of the most direct ways council can support the community by recognising the importance and needs of community groups.

Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt said, “Congratulations to all of the community groups successful in receiving funding in what was a vast and competitive pool this year. “I cannot wait to see some of these projects not only begin development, but enhance our community in social and cultural sectors for both visitors and residents to enjoy. “The immense support and drive the South Gippsland community has is outstanding.” Applications for the proposed round two of the Community Grants Program will open early January 2018 and close March 31, 2018. Local community groups are encouraged to contact council’s grants team should they want further information on 5662 9200. Please see The Star’s sport section for more community grant photos.

All access: Sandy Point Community Group received a $2200 grant from South Gippsland Shire Council at the community grants on Wednesday. The grant will go towards a beach wheelchair. Pictured from left, Phil Cornwell, Di Cornwell, Wendy Bryce-Johnson and Cr Alyson Skinner.

Easier access: South Gippsland Shire Council granted the Jeetho Hall committee $5000 to build side lane access. Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt (right) presented the grant to committee members Greg and Jeanette McGrath.

Foster community: South Gippsland Shire Council granted Foster Chamber of Commerce and Industry $1345 for banners. The banners will be a source of pride for the Foster community. A further $2500 was granted for the annual Foster Christmas party. Phil Rerden (left) represented the chamber at grants ceremony on Wednesday and is with Cr Ray Argento.

Annual show: South Gippsland Shire Council granted Gippsland Hills Country Women’s Association $7500 for the State Creative Arts exhibition. Pictured from left, Lynn Missen, Marion Dewar, Jillian Matthies, Penny Wolswinkel, Heather Scott and Cr Meg Edwards.

Community event: South Gippsland Shire Council granted Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival committee $5000. Committee members Susan and Heather Poletti accepted the grant from Cr Meg Edwards (left) on Wednesday.

Gallery expands: South Gippsland Shire Council granted Meeniyan Art Gallery $8000 towards the gallery’s business plan. Pictured from left, Robyn Schmidt, Cr Andrew McEwen and Pauline John. p

Festive community: Korumburra Business Association (KBA) received $1540 from South Gippsland Shire Council for the Korumburra community Christmas tree and decorations. Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt (right) presented the grant to KBA secretary Shirley Arestia (left) and president Noelene Cosson.

Showtime upgrade: South Gippsland Shire Council granted Leongatha Lyric Theatre $9000 for the Mesley Hall stage rebuild. Pictured from left, Peter Western, Cr Meg Edwards and Kerrie Giles.

Musical festival: Sandy Point Music Club was granted $1500 from South Gippsland Shire Council at the community grants on Wednesday for the Festival of Small Halls. Rob Nicholson accepted the grant on behalf of the club from Cr Alyson Skinner.

Active students: South Gippsland Shire Council granted South Gippsland Specialist School $7000 for the school’s performing arts project. Pictured from left, the school’s Claire Aeschlimann and Cr Meg Edwards.

Learning gems: South Gippsland Shire Council granted South Gippsland Gemstone and Lapidary Club $2400 to run a silversmith short course in 2018. Pictured are Paul Smith and Cr Meg Edwards.

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with $150,000 for Christmas

Rail trail: South Gippsland Shire Council granted Lions Club of Leongatha $3500 for the Lions Centenary project. Pictured from left, Mike Touzel, Cr Don Hill and Alister Dowling.

Successful festival: South Gippsland Shire Council granted Mirboo North Arty Gras festival committee $3000. Cr Maxine Kiel (right) presented the grant to committee members Brian Doherty and Jan Head at the community grants on Wednesday.

Must have: South Gippsland Shire Council granted Leongatha Senior Citizens Centre $1800 for a new projector and a further $2800 for various events during Seniors Week. Cr Maxine Kiel (right) presented Ian and Dawn Rasmussen with the grant on Wednesday.

Increasing usage: South Gippsland Shire Council granted Mirboo North Senior Citizens Centre $1500 for an overhead projector at Baromi Centre. Pictured from left, Margaret Peters, Lorraine Humphreys and Cr Maxine Kiel. Start up: South Gippsland Shire Council granted U3A Mirboo North and District $2000 for their membership drive for 2018. Pictured from left, Anne Schafer, Julie Parke, Colin Goodwin and Cr Maxine Kiel.

BBQ upgrade: South Gippsland Shire Council granted Mirboo North Recreation Reserve $3500 for the pavilion revamp and the replacement of the barbecue. Pictured from left, Stewart and Rhonda Evans with Cr Don Hill.

Cultural festival: South Gippsland Shire Council granted St Paul’s Catholic Social Club $8000 for the Mirboo North Italian Festa. Cr Maxine Kiel (right) presented a grant certificate to committee members, from left, Nucia Tanguso, Mary Smeriglio, Rosie Romano and Gina Carpinteri.

Dancers unite: South Gippsland Shire Council granted the Great Southern Star Eisteddfod $2500 for the event relaunch. Pictured, from left, Rebecca Stoops, Shelley Williams and Cr Don Hill.

Development support: South Gippsland Shire Council granted Leongatha and District Netball Association $4900 for a business plan for redevelopment detailed design plans. Pictured from left, Philomena Smith, Anna Patterson and Cr Don Hill.

Congratulations To our successful 2017 Community Grant recipients

Community Grants - Round Two opens 3 January, 2018 More details at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/grants

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Mainly Music winds up CUTE animals joined the Christmas party enjoyed by the children and adults of a Mainly Music group in Leongatha last Tuesday, December 12.

Church, meets every Tuesday to give young families an opportunity to socialise and for young children to partake in singing, dancing and play at the church. Last Tuesday, they were entertained by the The group, offered by St Peter’s Anglican rabbits, guinea pigs, lambs and chickens of Barn Buddies animal farm in the church grounds. Mainly Music meets at St Peter’s from 10.30am to 11.30am. A long waiting list is in place. The Salvation Army in Leongatha also runs a Mainly Music group on Thursdays. To join the waiting list at St Peter’s, phone Sue on 0409 625 232.

Animal antics: from left, Nyora siblings Isabella, Jack and Lucas Moroney enjoy the animal nursery at the St Peter’s Mainly Music Christmas party last Tuesday, December 12.

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Generous rockers thank community NOT only do members of the Gatha Rock group enjoy their dancing every Thursday night, but they generously give back to the community.

The rockers pay admittance to the two hour sessions and a large proportion of this goes into fundraising, with some $7000 raised over the course of the year. At the group’s Christmas wind-up on Thursday, December 7, seven community groups were present to receive $1000 each. They were Uniting Care (for toys), the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry (for Christmas decorations), Red Cross, Cure for Cancer Bike Ride, St Vincent de Paul (for food vouchers), Elliott Vanderland, and Leongatha Specialist School (playground equipment). Gatha Rock has given away $34,000 in seven years of running dancing lessons and the dancers have enjoyed every minute of it!

The group starts back for the new year on Thursday, February 15 for a 7.30pm start at the Leongatha Dakers Centre. New members are most welcome to come along for some lessons at $7 per head for two hours of fun.

Thankful: recipients of some of the $7000 handed out by Gatha Rock are, back, from left, Wendy McEachern (Uniting Care), Brenton Williams (Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry), John Kerville (Gatha Rock trainer), Noreen Williams (Red Cross), Topsy Winkler (Red Cross), Graeme and Lois Young (Red Cross), Renae McLennan (Cure for Cancer Bike Ride), Angelina Polato (St Vincent de Paul), Anne Vaughan (St Vincent de Paul), Henry Mueller (Gatha Rock) and Santa. Front row, Diane Thiele (Gatha Rock) and Judy Kerville (Gatha Rock trainer).

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Grace to star in Annie By Tayla Kershaw MAKING her debut with Leongatha Lyric Theatre, Inverloch’s Grace Farmer is the leading lady in next year’s major musical Annie.

Not only will July 6 be the opening night of the production, it is also the young star’s birthday. Grace will be turning 11 on the day, therefore becoming the same age as her character. Grace was thrilled to receive the part of Annie. The potential cast members were required to attend a workshop and information session, followed by auditions.

Lead role: set to star in Leongatha Lyric Theatre’s Annie, Inverloch’s Grace Farmer said she shares her love of dogs with her character. She is pictured with her dogs Carlo and Honey. On stage, the role of Sandy will be filled by production manager Ann Hemming’s dog Remmi.

Following the callback, there were 10 girls auditioning for Annie. The auditions called for the girls to sing Maybe and perform some of the choreography they learned in the workshop. Ultimately the role went to Grace and Cecily De Gooyer was named understudy. Cecily will also appear on stage as Tessie. Grace has been dancing with Studio Phoenix since she was three years old and started singing lessons this year at Newhaven College. She was inspired to audition for Annie after watching Mary Poppins performed by Leongatha Lyric Theatre last year. She loves the story of Annie and what the character represents. “I like that (Annie) is independent and loves dogs,” she said. Grace is looking forward to starring alongside production manager Ann Hemming’s dog Remmi, who will play Sandy. Rehearsals are set to kick off in February. Grace said she is looking forward to the show and hopes to continue performing with Leongatha Lyric Theatre in the future.

Merry Christmas from Danny O’Brien MLA

AS we prepare to celebrate Christmas and the arrival of 2018, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in the Gippsland South electorate a very Merry Christmas.

The Christmas holiday season is an opportunity to spend time with family and friends and to reflect on the important things in life. Holidays can bring great moments of joy and hopefully long stretches of relaxation. I hope everyone enjoys this time, but also remains vigilant and safe on the roads, in our waterways, pools, out in nature and even in the backyard. Christmas is a time to relax and enjoy the company of family, friends and loved

ones, while giving us the opportunity to reflect on the year that has been and to look forward to next year. It has been a privilege to represent and work for the people of Gippsland South in 2017. For me it has been a busy and fulfilling year and I have greatly enjoyed the diversity of individuals, groups and organisations I have worked with to help make Gippsland South a better place. As I travel throughout Gippsland in my role as the Member for Gippsland South, I am always impressed by the strong community spirit and generosity of those who live here, and this is never more apparent than at this time of year. I hope everyone across the Gippsland South electorate has a Merry Christmas and a happy, safe and prosperous New Year.

Floating idea: from left, Port Welshpool Coast Guard commander Rocco Maruzza, South Gippsland Shire councillors Ray Argento and Alyson Skinner, residents and, far right, Cr Jeremy Rich with the proposal for the Port Welshpool Marine Precinct Plan.

Marina consultation extended SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council is encouraging residents to share their thoughts on the Port Welshpool Marine Precinct Plan before consultation closes. Coastal Promontory Ward Councillors met with people in Port Welshpool last week to discuss the plan. As a result of community feedback received, council will be

extending the consultation period for the project until January 15, 2018. The plan aims to revitalise the region and township through foreshore enhancement and marina development. It will also provide important safety improvements to marine infrastructure. Mayor Cr Lorraine Brunt supported an extension of the consultation period. “Many of our ratepayers in and around Port Welshpool are in the area part time and tend to visit in the

Christmas period,” she said. “Extending consultation for the Port Welshpool Marine Precinct Plan will ensure all residents have the opportunity to share their ideas. “Since the plan has the potential to make a great impact on the region, it is our intention to receive as many submissions possible from those who are impacted.” For more information on the proposal, visit council’s website www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/ pwmarina

Mayor’s message Cr Lorraine Brunt AS Christmas is only just around the corner, South Gippsland has been bustling with people preparing for the festivities.

Last minute shopping will see a surge for businesses, so I hope to see you all shopping local this year. Making these decisions can make a Spreading joy: from left, Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien joined with significant impact on local prosperity. We are expecting another year of visSanta Claus to wish the community a Merry Christmas. itors flocking to the region to celebrate the season with family and friends. South Gippsland is known for its natural beauty so it is never surprising to see a large number of visitors frequenting the area over the summer months.

While visitors take advantage of their holidays, it is a timely reminder to stay safe and vigilant when travelling during this time. Everyone is busy trying to reach their loved ones but with patience we can all arrive safely. Any incident is one too many, particularly at a time where we gather those we cherish most, so we owe it to one another to look out for each other on the roads. It is also important to think of those who are not as fortunate this Christmas who may find this time of year stressful and isolating. We all can make a difference in making this time more enjoyable for all. So please consider making donations,

whether that is an item or your time, to those who could use a helping hand. Council will close on Friday, December 22 and will reopen for business as usual on Tuesday, January 2. During this time arrangements have been made with our tourism, community services and waste management departments. For more information about these arrangements please visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/holidayarrangements I hope you all enjoy this special time of year with loved ones and friends and slow down to appreciate each moment. On behalf of all of us at council, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and joyful festive season.

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New street the THIS year, the Foster street party will be celebrating more than Christmas.

Get excited: from left, Foster Chamber of Commerce treasurer Kate Pulham and members Phil Rerden and Janine Best are looking forward to a huge celebration of Foster on Saturday, when the town holds its annual Christmas party.

It will also be a celebration of the completion of the streetscape and will be the Foster Chamber of Commerce’s way to say thank you to all the people who shop locally in the town. Chamber treasurer Kate Pulham said it will also be an opportunity to thank shoppers for their patience during the construction of the new street. “We are all back in action now,” she said. The party will be held along Main Street on Saturday, December 23 from 1.30pm to 3.30pm, with many of the shops extending trading hours for the event. It is a free event, with plenty of

attractions to keep the whole family entertained, including a huge tropical island jumping castle, balloon twisting, face painting and a space ball. Santa will make an appearance as well. There will be barbecues and food available for purchase during the event. “It will be a real community event, with lots of the local clubs and groups involved on the day,” Ms Pulham said. The day will also see the drawing of the chamber’s major raffle, with a prize valued at more than $1000. There will also be numerous gift vouchers up for grabs, for the people who attend the party and make a purchase on the day. Main Street will be closed to traffic while the street party is on.

Support Foster businesses THE Foster Chamber Ch b off Commerce C recently l launched l h d its Eat, Drink, Shop Foster campaign to encourage the community to invest in Foster’s small businesses. The idea behind the campaign is to motivate people to support their local businesses to help create a healthier and stronger Foster by keeping money circulating in the community. “One of a kind businesses are an integral part of the distinctive character of Foster. This unique character is what brought us here and will keep us here,” Foster Chamber of Commerce treasurer Kate Pulham said.

“It andd will them coming back “I attracts tourists i ill keep k h i b k as they seek a destination that offers them a sense of being somewhere.” Locally owned businesses invest more in local labour, spend time on community based decisions and help to create local events. They help sustain a healthy and vibrant town centre; a hub where you can eat, shop and socialise. A thriving marketplace of small businesses is also the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long term. When you shop locally, you get to know the business owners and business owners get to know you. Relationship building fosters community.

Sparkling treasures: for beautiful gifts this Christmas, including stunning silver and beautiful gemstones, see Deborah Harris at Main Street Revelations in Foster. Deborah specialises in beautiful items that are guaranteed to put a smile on your loved one’s face.

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Gardening delight: Tom Williams and his trusty companion Luna have everything you need for a fabulous Christmas garden at Foster Garden and Gravel. With an extended range of nursery plants and pots, you can get your Christmas wrapped up in no time.

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Beach fun at Inverloch

IT was a quiet start to the official patrol season for Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club at the start of December.

The Saturday saw surfers at Inverloch enjoy a half metre swell with moderate winds, with the Sunday being overcast with 20 knot winds and one to one and a half metre swell. Club treasurer Trevor Dando said, “The beach is showing more favourable conditions than this time last year. We are gearing up for a busy season with preparations all in place for our beach patrols and the 200 children registered in our Nipper program.” A bronze medallion camp saw 19 candidates undertake training before joining the club on patrol. Some of these candidates have come through the junior Nipper ranks and gained their Surf Rescue Certificate. Kew High School students recently attended a

Keeping watch: Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club members Trevor Dando with radio and Warren Cook with binoculars monitor the main surf beach from the club’s patrol tower.

bronze camp at Inverloch, which saw the continuing partnership with their outdoor education program with instructors from the club. These candidates have been assigned to patrols and will be able to put their course experience into practice overseeing the safety of visitors to the surf beach during the coming months. Membership numbers are looking to be at a similar level to last year, with an even number of male and female patrollers. Nipper numbers are almost full with an expected 200 Nippers participating. The Nippers program starts Wednesday, December 27 and runs over two weeks, finishing with a Nippers Carnival against Venus Bay. On New Year’s Eve, club members will rattle tins around Inverloch to collect donations from the community and holidaymakers to ensure the club can provide patrols on the beach. The kiosk will be open so please support the club by buying a coffee or an ice cream. “The beach is looking fabulous and our patrolling members are looking forward to a busy and safe season for visitors at the Inverloch Surf Beach,” club media officer Gayle Morris said. “Our patrol tower, which was relocated last year, has not been affected by the winter weather condi- On the beach: Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club patrol members Aaron Baxter and Clayton tions and will ensure a great observation site and base for our patrollers as they patrol on the beach.” Monacella keep watch at Inverloch’s main surf beach. Inverloch’s beaches are ideal for sun, surf, beach games, beach cricket, boogie board riding, surfing, fishing, rock pools and relaxation. “The safest place to swim is between the flags whilst patrollers are on duty,” Ms Morris said. “Swim with a friend, know your limitations and ensure you apply plenty of sunscreen. “Lots of families are moving down this way “If you have any questions, approach one of our LOCH Primary School’s enrolments patrollers, as they are only too happy to help answer have grown so much the school has which is fantastic and there are also a lot of families who are choosing to drive here for school.” any question you may have.”

Loch grows popular

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

WE are heading into our busy tourism period and shortly after Christmas our seaside towns will swell with the hustle and bustle of beachgoers and holiday makers.

Our new three bin system will be tested by the influx of visitors; I sincerely hope our holiday home owners take up this new system with as much gusto and commitment as our permanent community has. I am so impressed with how low our contamination rates are, and it is the responsibility of holiday home owners to educate their tenants and set up their waste system in a way that encourages and enables correct waste management. If holiday home owners require any assistance or help, our waste team has plenty or resources and knowledge to share, so please get in touch on 1300 BCOAST (226 278). While we are on the subject of waste, I would like to thank the champions in our community who not only support this system, but who promote it and go above and beyond to impart responsible waste management on our community. I am talking about those who on their morning walk collect a bag full of rubbish, people who do what they can to stop littering and encourage recycling, volunteers who sew Boomerang Bags, and businesses that make an effort to produce less waste. Thank you! These efforts make a huge difference to our community and our visitors’ experiences. We are lucky to have community groups that are proud of our shire and committed to keeping it beautiful and I look forward to Bass Coast participating in Keep Australia Beautiful’s Tidy Towns

competition in 2018, and Clean Up Australia Day. I also thank those groups that participate in Adopt-AHighway. This week I learnt that before roadside grass is slashed a worker goes along collecting all of the litter. In light of this I have to say I really noticed the rubbish on the side of our roads and it was disheartening to see so much irresponsible littering. If you witness someone littering, you can report it to the Environment Protection Authority online or by calling 1300 372 842. I heard a wonderful story this week which really made me smile and immensely proud of the fantastic community spirit we have. Last week the public defibrillator in Cowes went missing, this of course caused much concern for many in the community. The Cowes Bendigo Bank generously and without pause replaced the defibrillator within 24 hours, before any stress or harm could be caused. How fantastic, and thank you to those behind making this happen so quickly and seamlessly. I feel I repeat myself often when I say we are punching above our weight in the arts arena locally and there was another fine example of this in the recent theatre awards. The Wonthaggi Theatrical Group was nominated 37 times in 20 categories at the recent Gippsland Amateur Theatre awards, taking away seven awards including best production for Chicago. The group also received nine nominations and three commendations for the prestigious Music Theatre Guild of Victoria awards. Congratulations! And finally, I wish you all a wonderfully merry and safe Christmas, happy holidays and best wishes for the New Year.

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called for two new portable classrooms to be installed for 2018. Enrolments have increased from 76 students in 2015 to 120 so far for 2018. “It’s very exciting for little Loch,” principal Tracey King said.

Ms King said the staff and students are really excited to move into the new classrooms. “We have a few students here whose families are waiting for housing in Loch,” she said. “However Loch is quite limited with how much it can expand because it is more hilly.”

School expands: from left, Loch Primary School students Jason, Chloe, Archie and Erin are excited to move into their new classroom when they return to school after the summer holidays.

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Joan inspires hospital staff JOAN Munday was recognised for her service at Bass Coast Health at the hospital’s annual general meeting last week.

Joan is the longest serving employee at Bass Coast Health, beginning her career at just 16 years old. Her story demonstrates the way a young girl from Wonthaggi can follow her heart and serve her community. She grew up on a local dairy farm and finished her schooling at age 16, at which time she knew her goal was to work in community service and become a nurse. She was too young to begin her general nurse training, so her first job as a trolley girl, which taught her responsibility, organisation, conscientiousness and commitment. Later, she began her general nurse training at the Austin Hospital in Heidelberg. She returned to Wonthaggi on her days off, travelling on the “red rattler” – Wonthaggi’s train service. During her training years, she married Bill Munday and returned to Wonthaggi once her training was complete. “It was truly wonderful to be back home working in my community and enjoying my family life back on the family farm in Hicksborough,” Joan said. Over the following years, she worked in the hospital and in the San Remo Community Health Centre on some weekends. She specialised in the emergency and operating theatre, and had the privilege of being the first charge nurse in the newly built Armitage House. “I thoroughly enjoyed my leadership role at Armitage, and during this time a scheduled visit for the monitoring of the service by the government occurred. We were delighted to pass all of the 30 standards,” Joan said. “This truly was an outstanding team effort recognised by the board of management and the hospital community.” Today, Joan is surrounded by family and is enjoying work in the Referral Coordination Department. She marvelled at how much the hospital has changed over time, and looks forward to continuing her service with the hospital. Bass Coast Health also recognised other long serving staff members. Ten years of service: Jane Veal (ward clerk emergency), Kim Lumsden (ANUM haemodialysis unit), Carol Milnes (enrolled nurse), Sue Andrews (medication endorsed enrolled nurse), Julie Eastwood (registered nurse), Carrie-Ann Grieve (registered nurse combined medical and surgical ward), Sarah Knox (registered nurse combined medical and surgical ward), Mairin Hawker (registered

midwife), Denise Naughtin (registered nurse), and Philip Du Heaume (generalist councillor). Fifteen years of service: Tarsha Macdonald (ANUM/midwife), Dianne O’Connor (environmental service assistant), Darren King (porter), Wendy Cannata (emergency department nurse), Jaclyn Dunlop (accounts payable), Debra McBain (environmental services assistant), Denise Lawlor (clinical development midwife), Amanda Martin (clinical support nurse), Abra Nicholas (personal care worker), Karen Payne (environmental services assistant), Bernadette O’Connor (maternal and child health nurse), and Kelly Ross (registered nurse). Twenty years of service: Vicki Engel (registered nurse subacute ward), Rhonda Thorn (personal care worker – Griffiths Point Lodge), Liza Mabilia (allied health assistant), Vicki Pykett (supervisor, food services), Jill Ryan (social worker – hospital and community), Sharyn Latham (district and palliative care nurse), Michelle Fincher (ANUM haemodialysis), Kelly Cousins (food services assistant), Mark Kavanagh (cook), and Mary Taylor (emergency department ward clerk). Twenty five years of service: Tracey Jones (clinical coder/medical record clerk/ward clerk – health information service, and Pauline Humbert (registered midwife/registered nurse). Thirty years of service: Anne Kerr (associated nurse manager), Trish Scanlon (coordinator family day care), Helen Papadopoulos (district and palliative care nurse), and Brigette Taylor (receptionist – organisational support). Thirty five years of service: Pat Grasby (human resources officer), Deborah Wells (registered nurse), and Janette McNair (manager speech pathology and dietetics). Forty years of service: Michael Jones (painter – infrastructure department).

Long service: board chairman Don Paproth and Bass Coast Health CEO Jan Child (front, centre) recognised Bass Coast Health’s long serving employees at the recent annual general meeting. Back, from left, Mary Taylor (20 years), Jane Veal (10 years), Vicki Engel (20 years), Kim Lumsden (10 years), and Trish Scanlon (30 years), and front, from left, Sarah Knox (10 years), and Michelle Fincher (20 years).

Family violence higher after emergencies SOUTH Gippsland’s Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee acknowledged the 16 days of Activism campaign by Victoria Against Violence at its recent quarterly meeting.

The campaign promotes ways for the community and organisations to get involved and raise awareness of family violence. The committee is required to prepare the Municipal Emergency Management Plan, which documents response and recovery operational arrangements. Congratulations: Joan Munday was recognised Membership compromises emergency for her years of service at Bass Coast Health. She response recovery agencies, government, business is pictured with her husband Bill Munday and her and community representatives. The committee grandson Thomas Munday. recognised the 16 days of Activism campaign due to the influence family violence has not only on community members but emergency services. The campaign encourages people to raise awareness by painting their hand orange and posting a photograph, decorating their workplace orange or participating in a registered event to raise awareness and begin a conversation about the issue. South Gippsland Shire Council’s coordinator of grants/emergency management Penni Ellicott said it was vital for the committee to acknowledge the impact of family violence. “Research has demonstrated an increased risk of escalating family violence after emergencies. It

is well recognised that specific vulnerabilities exist for women, men and people with diverse gender identities, and that additional vulnerabilities such as age, culture, and disability, can further impact the experience of family violence and access to support services,” she said. “It is vital the committee has an increased awareness of the risk and impact of family violence, particularly for vulnerable people, and awareness of available resources. We also must consider family violence issues in emergency recovery planning.”

Taking action: from left, Victoria Police’s Glenn Parke, South Gippsland Shire Council’s Lyndal Peterson, Victoria Police’s Col Shepherd and Helene Hayes of Red Cross raise awareness of family violence.

Leongatha’s rubbish pickup days to change

Encouraging discussion: from left, singer songwriter Sami Vanston, life coach Ryane Ley, Fiona Passarin from Bass Coast Bystanders, Theresa O’Dea from the women’s group Hope and SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will psychology student Victoria Brown at the open forum at Wonthaggi last Wednesday.

be changing the day of kerbside collection for garbage, recycling and green waste from Wednesday to Thursday for sented about the program for men and women some Leongatha properties.

Forum discusses social issues MORE than 20 people attended an open forum day about family violence, suicide, alcohol and homelessness at Wonthaggi Library last Wednesday. Groups attending included the Wonder women from Leongatha, a support group for women moving forward in freedom from family violence and gambling addiction. Among the speakers were Fiona Passarin from the Bass Coast Bystanders program and Theresa O’Dea, who organised the forum, from Hope, Wonthaggi women’s domestic violence group. A speaker from Alcoholics Anonymous pre-

fighting alcohol addiction. Victoria Brown, a psychology student, spoke about her 60,000 word thesis about family violence and her own battles being exposed to family violence as a child. Ryane Ley, an advocate for life coaching for men, discussed changing men’s ways in relation to family violence. Participants in the audience expressed their helplessness in relation to this. Wonthaggi singer songwriter Sami Vanston sang her original song about family violence, Only all my love.

The changes will come into effect from January 2018, with the first day of collection for affected properties being Thursday, January 4. The fortnightly scheduling will not change for green waste and recycling collections, with these services also to be collected on Thursdays. The changes have been implemented by council to help streamline the kerbside collection schedule, to ensure truck drivers are able to comply with regulations relating to maximum driving hours allowed per day. Once the change has been implemented, all

kerbside bins in Leongatha will be collected on Thursdays. Residents are reminded that bins need to be out on the kerb before 6am on scheduled collection days. Council’s sustainability coordinator Geoff McKinnon said, “The change of collection days will see a more efficient service for our community and make the schedule easier to manage. “Improvements in safety for drivers through reduced driving hours and for the community through avoidance of collections during busy end of school day periods will also be achieved.” Affected property owners have been advised of the changes through a direct mail out. For more information regarding the service please contact council’s waste management team on 5662 9200 or council@southgippsland.vic.gov.au.

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Health service celebrates Christmas GIPPSLAND Southern Health Services (GSHS) staff celebrated the festive season with clients of its many programs on Tuesday, December 12.

GSHS runs social groups, exercise classes and respite for people over 65 years and younger people with a disability. Everyone who attends the social groups and classes was invited to the Leongatha Dakers Centre for the second annual client Christmas party and around 60 people celebrated.

“Last year it was a huge success so this year we’ve done it again, and it’s bigger and better than ever,” planned activities coordinator Justine Kleeman said. “It’s our major fundraiser for the year and all we raise goes towards games and exercise equipment.” It was a lovely afternoon with carols performed by the St Laurence’s Primary School choir, local musicians playing throughout the afternoon, a raffle, a photo booth and games. A number of Korumburra businesses donated goods for the raffle.

Festive season: from left, Joan Holden, Eileen Hughes, Carol Andrew, Terry Kelly, Thelma Sexton and Joan Wilkinson, all from Korumburra, enjoyed a delicious lunch at the Gippsland Southern Health Services client Christmas party in the Leongatha Dakers Centre on Tuesday, December 12.

Lay speaks about family violence THE global movement encouraging 16 days of activism to end violence Great party: from left, Gippsland Southern Health Services planned activity group repre- against women took on a sentatives Geof Forrester, Justine Kleeman and Michelle Tonello put on a successful Christ- distinctly local perspecmas party for their clients on Tuesday, December 12. tive recently at the Nobbies as Ken Lay shared some of his wisdom and insights into this important issue.

Approximately 80 people attended this question and answer Taking a stand: from left, David Elder, Bass Coast Shire session, including staff from the Council general manager of healthy communities and goverPhillip Island Nature Parks, Bass nance, with Ken Lay AO, Lieutenant-Governor of Victoria, Coast Shire Council, Westernport and Jeff Floyd, Phillip Island Nature Parks chair at the event Water, Bass Coast Health, and the South Coast Primary Care Part- at the Nobbies raising awareness of family violence. nership as part of these organisaduty in Cowes for New Year’s the promotion and creation of a tions’ ongoing commitment to inbalance of power between men Eve in his early policing days. crease awareness and ultimately He also spoke of the moments and women, and workplaces have put an end to family violence. he had to pinch himself when he an obligation to help achieve this. David Elder, council general thought about how a country lad Workplaces are fundamental to manager of healthy communifrom Korumburra had attained fostering healthy, respectful reties and governance, was tasked the highest office in the Victoria lationships between men and with posing questions to Mr Lay Bon bons: from left, Thelma Goss, Rosemary Parker and Deb Wilson from Leongatha had Police force. women and promoting gender a ball at the Gippsland Southern Health Services client Christmas party in the Leongatha around the scourge of men’s vioThrough his experience as a equality. lence against women, as well as Dakers Centre on Tuesday, December 12. police officer, Mr Lay spoke about Once these positive behavhis illustrious career. how he witnessed first-hand how ioural foundations are established Mr Lay was most recently and the destructive and controlling in workplaces, they transmit to famously known for his role as attitudes of some men towards domestic and social situations Chief Commissioner of Victoria women can lead to the tragedy of more readily, and provide men Police from 2011 to 2014, during with the confidence and the tools PROM Country Regional Tourism birds that can be found in South Gippsland along which time he created real culture domestic violence. with their approximate size details. The aim is to He challenged all men to stand to challenge unacceptable be(PCRT) has released a new Indigenous mark off each of the birds when they are sighted. change, and raised awareness of up, speak out and act against in- haviour towards women in their gender equality and family vioBirds brochure featuring 102 speappropriate jokes, attitudes and friends, family and colleagues. The hard copy brochures are printed from a thick lence to put these issues on the beliefs that are often the precurIf you or someone you know cies of bird that can be found in South paper so the surface can be written on. public agenda. sors to the control and abuse of is impacted by sexual assault or “Some of the birds are species that can be seen Gippsland. Growing up at Korumburra, women, and in cases that are all family violence, call 1800REon an almost daily basis in the Prom Country (South The brochure was launched recently and is now Mr Lay has fond memories of the too regular, the rape and murder SPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit Gippsland) region,” Mr Botte said. area, as well as some that are not available online or in hardcopy. of women. www.1800RESPECT.org.au “But other varieties will be much harder to loPCRT chair Philip Botte is pleased with how cate. We hope visiting and local birders will use the held as fondly such as being on At the core of the issue was In an emergency, call 000. well the new brochure has been received. brochure and have fun exploring our region in the “We created the brochure as we had identified process. It can even be used to simply help identify that there were many birdwatchers who were travel- the indigenous birds found in your backyard.” ling to the Prom Country region and we thought this Hard copies of the brochure can be picked up at could be a handy resource for them,” he said. visitor information centres in Korumburra, Leon“However, we did not anticipate just how popu- gatha and Foster. The brochure can also be downSOUTH Gippsland Shire Council re- onsite must be discharged to a system capable of lar the publication would be. Our first batch of print- loaded online at www.visitpromcountry.com.au. collecting, removing and/or disposing of all sewage ed brochures is moving very quickly.” The brochure was funded with assistance from ceives multiple complaints from resiand wastewater, to the satisfaction of council. The brochure features images of 102 different South Gippsland Shire Council. dents regarding people camping on priThis does not apply to sink waste where sink vate land, particularly in high fire risk waste is the only form of effluent, providing it does coastal areas where swift evacuation is not cause a nuisance; • a vermin-proof rubbish bin with a tight fitting hampered by the limited road network. lid must be provided onsite for the disposal of all Vacant land owners and visitors are reminded rubbish; that camping on vacant private land is generally pro• the site must be kept in a clean and sanitary hibited unless a number of conditions are met: manner at all times; and • a maximum of one tent or caravan is permitted • any tent or caravan must be located at least on private vacant land at any one time; three metres from any property boundary. • any caravan must be fitted with a smoke detecDuring the period November 1 to May 1 each tor, an approved portable fire extinguisher and a fire year or school holiday periods, a person may camp blanket close to cooking facilities; or place a tent or caravan on private vacant land • any tent or caravan must be in good working without a permit subject to the requirements set out order and in a good state of repair; above. • water must be supplied to the site and be fit Council would also like to remind people that for human consumption, as well as adequate for do- fires are not permitted in the open air during any demestic use; clared fire danger period. Birds of a feather: from left, Brent Moran of Parks Victoria, Marty Thomas of Moo’s at Meeni• an adequate number of toilets must be provided For more information or to report a breach of yan, Sean Taylor of Promhills Cabins, Philip Botte, chair of Prom Country Regional Tourism, and onsite, and may be chemical, composting, septic council’s local laws please contact 5662 9200 durSouth Gippsland Shire Council’s Cr Maxine Kiel launch the new Indigenous Birds brochure. or sewered. All sewage and wastewater generated ing business hours.

Bird watches twitchy over brochure

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Youth focus: from left, Bec Woodall of Mirboo North Secondary College received a community Korumburra visit: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien with Noelene Cos- grant from the Mirboo North and District Comson from Korumburra Business Association at Kelly’s Bakery, Korumburra. munity Foundation’s Diana Mueller for the Year 9 Showcase Project.

Environmental winner: from left, Thomasin Bales of Mirboo North Boomerang Bags thanks Mirboo North District Community Foundation’s Diana Mueller for the community grant.

MP on the road Mirboo North foundation

ROADS, drainage, rural development and forestry were topics of conversation when Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien held a series of mobile office visits throughout South Gippsland recently.

Mr O’Brien’s regular mobile electorate office took him to Kongwak, Korumburra and Arawata on one day, and then Mirboo North, Dumbalk, Meeniyan and Koonwarra on another day. “I have a firm view that I should be as accessible to my constituents in their community as possible and it was great to meet so many during my visit,” he said. “Setting aside time to make specific appointments with constituents in their

own town has been very successful and helps give people the opportunity to raise their important State Government issues with me. “Last week I had discussions with people on issues ranging from drainage to roads to plans for logging in Mirboo North and proposals for the new community hub in Korumburra, and I am following up a number of these issues with the State Government. “It’s particularly great to get to the smaller places like Kongwak where I had about a dozen people come to the town hall to meet me and chat about local issues. That’s what being in a democracy is all about and I love getting the opportunity to listen and act on behalf of my constituents.”

backs community THE Mirboo North community is more than $51,000 richer, after the Mirboo North and District Community Foundation presented its community grants recently.

Fifteen groups received a total of $51,025. Diana Mueller, convenor of the foundation’s Grants and Allocations Committee, said in the past year, the foundation had given almost $90,000 to projects in health, youth, aged, community strengthening, education, arts and culture, and the environment, bringing the total distribution since inception to more than $611,000. Each recipient spoke about their group’s project and it was heart-warming to hear the passion, enthusiasm and community spirit shining through. Ms Mueller said, “It is wonderful to see the commitment of so many people, not only to successfully apply for grants but to then work together using those funds to implement the project and bring the benefits to the community. “Each grant project takes the time, skills and energy of community volunteers whom are critical in this process.” Recipients were: Allambee South Community Centre for Improve Community Access and Amenity project; Arts Resource Collective, known as ARC Yinnar, for After School Art for Young Artists; Boolara Community Development Group for Bell Harp Musical Sculpture; Boolara Community Development Group for Boolarra BMX track; Mirboo Country Development for Boomerang Bags; Mirboo North Italian Festa for free children’s activities; Mirboo North and Mardan Landcare for Tarwin Valley trip: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien with Michael Strzelecki Koala Habitat Corridor Project; Mirboo North Kearney of Dollar at The Meeniyan Store during the MP’s mobile office visit. Bowling Club to replace the synthetic carpet bowling sur-

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face; Mirboo Recreation Reserve to makeover the Mirboo pavilion; Mirboo North Art Space for Community Access Workshops and After School program; Mirboo North Kindergarten for Learning for All project; Mirboo North Playgroup for the women’s event Inspire. Empower. Grow; Mirboo North Senior Citizens for a retractable screen at the Baromi Centre; Mirboo North Secondary College for Year 9 Showcase Project; and University of the Third Age, Mirboo North and District for Tools for Tutors project.

New rangers are on the way

CHRISTMAS is coming. For those who don’t know the process, Milpara Community House doesn’t open during school term holidays and SOUTH Gippsland will receive more Parks Victoria rangers, after our last operating day for 2017 is Friday, Dethe induction of 53 new rangers cember 22. for the state. We re-open again for business as usual on Monday, January 29, 2018. Centrelink will of course be open (except for public holidays) on Tuesdays 10am to 2pm, and Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am to 1pm right throughout this period. We’d like to say a huge thank you to Korumburra for supporting the recent Orange the World campaign. It was fantastic to see the businesses in the main street displaying orange, people intentionally wearing orange during this time and to the extraordinary effort of the Korumburra Primary School, Putting your Hands Up to say no to violence campaign. The colour association is becoming effective. We wear a lot of orange at the house and we often get comments such as “Is it that time of the year again?” It’s good to know this reminder about saying no to violence has an impact. From all of us here at Milpara Community House, we wish you all a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year.

AVA Lily Thomas was born at Sandringham Hospital, Melbourne, on November 16. She is a daughter for Guy and Nicole Thomas of Inverloch, and a sister for Patrick, 3, and Lucy, 2.

Creative gift: from left, Julie Joyce of The ArtSpace Mirboo North received a grant from Diana Mueller, of Mirboo North and District Community Foundation.

Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio attended the induction in Inverloch.

Tidal River and Foster will receive new rangers. The government provided $20.4 million over four years, and $1.5 million in ongoing funding for the creation of 53 new ranger positions – 15 of whom are based in the Latrobe Valley and Gippsland – as well as an additional 15 corporate staff within Parks Victoria.

Millions flow for wetlands CORNER Inlet will share in $2 million to better protect Victoria’s 11 internationally recognised Ramsar wetlands. Ramsar sites are wetlands that are listed as having international importance under the Ramsar Convention, an international wetland treaty. Wetlands across Victoria will receive State Government funding through catchment management authorities, with the

funding to be used to develop a management framework to ensure the sites are protected from decline. Corner Inlet is among the sites that attract international migratory waterbirds from as far away as Russia, China and Alaska. These wetlands are popular for boating, bird watching, fishing and tourism, and provide habitat for native plants and animals.

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Make life easy: install a raised garden bed from Leongatha Garden Supplies for an instant garden. They have three sizes to choose from.

Build a garden and have time to relax A GARDEN built in an afternoon?

Advanced trees: Korumburra Garden Supplies nursery manager Mark Unthank is proud to meet all your gardening needs in the business’s nursery and garden supply section.

Covering all planting needs KORUMBURRA Garden Supplies is full to the brim with everything you need to meet your planting requirements.

“It’s still a great time to plant if you have a good water supply,” nursery manager Mark Unthank said. “As plants do quite a lot of growing through the summer period, they will be well established for winter.” The nursery carries a large range of advanced trees including weeping cherries, elms, maples and pears to give you that instant look.

In the tree selection, Korumburra Garden Supplies has a good range of avocado trees, olives, citruses, apples, bananas and more. “We have a range of cold climate bananas both in tall and dwarf,” he said. “We have the largest range of advanced trees as well as regular plants in the district.” Korumburra Garden Supplies also offers a full range of garden supplies such as soils, mulches, rocks and toppings. Don’t forget to stock up on winter fuel of red gum firewood while you’re there.

Yes, you can do just that when you shop at Leongatha Garden Supplies. The business is offering a package comprising galvanised raised garden beds, and a mushroom compost and soil blend. These are all the ingredients you need to build a garden. Just add the plants of your choice. Leongatha Garden Supplies owner Andrew Houston said the beds are made from Australian built corrugated tank iron and will not rust. The fact the iron is the same used in the manufacture of water tanks means the iron is of food grade and so is ideal for growing vegetables. “Having a raised bed just saves you from bending over so they’re at a good working height,” Mr Houston said. “The raised beds are also removable and so you can take them with you if you move.” Three sizes of beds are available: large (3.2m by 1.2m), medium (1.3m x 1m) and round (900mm diameter). “The round one is suitable as a replacement for half wine barrels and unlike a barrel, it won’t

rot out,” Mr Houston said, adding the round options were also ideal for the small yards of units. All beds have a rubber safety edge around the rim to protect children. The team at Leongatha Garden Supplies can deliver the beds and compost/soil blend to your home or you are welcome to collect the goods yourself. “It’s also the mulching time of the year so we have plenty of stock,” Mr Houston said. “Everyone is trying to retain a bit of moisture before the heat gets in.” Customers can choose from a variety of timber mulches, washed pebbles, sands, soils and decorative toppings. The business also has extensive stock of timber railway sleepers, plus has bench seats, outdoor settings and gift vouchers available for Christmas. Leongatha Garden Supplies is located on Anderson Street, Leongatha, and is open seven days: Monday to Friday, 7am to 5pm; Saturday, 8am to 1pm; and Sunday, 10am to 1pm.

Enjoy December in your garden DECEMBER is a great time of year in the garden.

It’s not too late to plant herbs and highly productive plants such as carrots, cucumber, eggplants, lettuce and leeks. Flowering plants can be planted to attract insects for pollination and for aesthetic purposes. Plant celosia, petunias, snapdragons, phlox, marigolds and verbena. Top up mulch on your vegie patches, herb gardens and ornamental beds. A hot summer tip is to mulch after watering the patch, to a depth of about seven centimetres. Keep mulch clear of plant stems, especially young seedlings. Choose a sustainable, low environmental impact mulch that will enrich your soil as it breaks down.

Green manure crops, including soy bean, wheat, millet and mung beans are good to go now and improve soil nutrient levels. Feed plants with a seaweed tea or low environmental impact liquid fertiliser, especially for the seedlings planted in November. Apply to the soil early in the morning and in the concentrations mentioned on the packet. Building shade cloth tents will give structures to place over the top of sun sensitive vegies like eggplant and capsicum as the heat becomes more intense. Going away? Consider installing a drip irrigation system before you leave to deliver water to the roots of plants. Install on a tap timer and you’re set. Information courtesy of Sustainable Gardening Australia, a not for profit organisation.

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Christmas market in Leongatha THE Leongatha Farmers Market is celebrating its eighth monthly market with a huge Christmas themed market this Saturday, December 23.

The market has built up over the year an incred-

ible amount of stalls and begins at 8.30am and concludes at 1pm. Enter off Brumley Street then Howard Street, Leongatha. Signs will be out. The Leongatha Salvation Army will play Christmas carols between 10am and 11am while the Ruby CFA will be bringing Father Christmas along on

board its fire truck at around 11am. Face painting will be available again while DJ Nige will be keeping the music going through the morning. Market coordinator Julie Curtis said she has really enjoyed being able to set up the Leongatha market in 2017 and is continuing her role at least into the early part of 2018. “The community support has been fantastic and we’ve really made a big effort to offer variety and have musicians play each month to add to the atmosphere,” she said. Recently the good news came through that the Leongatha Farmers Market was VFMA (Victorian Farmers Market Association) accredited. “As well as the farmers’ market, the maker’s market will once again be there with a big array of stalls with plenty of Christmas gift ideas,” Mrs Curtis said. For lovers of garlic Mrs Curtis said there’ll be plenty for sale for use in your Christmas cooking, plus all the usual stallholders.

Bright and colourful: a woman dressed as Bambi L’Amour at her stall at the Coal Creek Geek Fest last year.

Coal Creek to attract geeks COAL Creek Community Park and Museum will be a hit with its new time travel theme.

The event will take place on Sunday, January 21 from 10am to 5pm at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum in Korumburra. “We have managed to secure presenters of a high standard this year,” park coordinator Rowena Ashley said. Alexandra Tynan will be judging the Doctor Who costume competition and she will join a panel with members of the Doctor Who Association of Victoria at 4pm. Monash University philosophy lecturer Jennifer M. Windt will be talking about how all of us time travel. Popular presenter Craig Fison is returning to Geek Fest in 2018 to talk about his latest projects.

Great start: market coordinator Julie Curtis

Joe Italiano from Alternate Worlds is presenting Delicious: sample a beautiful berry waf- is delighted the Leongatha Farmers Market on all things collectible. fle from Fleming Blueberries based in is now VFMA (Victorian Farmers Market Come dressed in your best Doctor Who costume Association) accredited. Korumburra. for the largest gathering of Doctor Who characters in Victoria. Activities such as paint and take, role playing games, Mine Craft and Steampunk your nerfgun workshops will be happening on the day. Escape room is now sold out for Geek Fest but there is now an additional day on Saturday, January 20. Cosplay, Steampunk and Doctor Who costume competitions will take place, with the South Gippsland Concert Band performing your favourite screen music. Tickets are on sale now at Coal Creek. Call 5655 1811 to book. Adults are $15, children are $10 and observers are $5.

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Farming Insight Nerrena boy wins On-Farm Challenge COHEN Harrison might be only seven years old but he’s already making a big mark in Jersey breeding circles. From Nerrena, Cohen recently became the youngest person to win a class in the Jersey Australia Semex Great Southern Challenge, when Krishlaye Topeka Belle 2 was named the three year old champion. For Cohen, enjoying the wide open spaces of the farm and working with cows is part of his life. Winning the title is an unexpected bonus. “I like cows because they’re nice and quiet,” he said. “I like Jerseys the most and wanted my dad to get some.” Even at his young age, Cohen is pretty sure what he wants to be when he grows up: “a farmer.” Cohen’s father Ash has a predominantly Holstein

herd but had to relent to Cohen’s interest in Jerseys. “We have about 220 cows, 90 percent Holsteins,” Ash said. “The Jerseys are only here because Cohen wanted a Jersey calf.” His interest started in 2012 when Cohen was just three years old. “I really don’t know why but we had a friend who had both breeds and he saw them and wanted one,” Ash said. Cohen has told his family that if he takes over the farm the Holsteins will be gone, but in the meantime he‘s not going to convince Ash to change. “It doesn’t matter what colour they are. If they’re a good cow, they’re a good cow and if they pay their way they’re fine, but we’ve always had Holsteins and I’m happy with my production,” Ash said. When introducing Jerseys to the farm, the Harrisons decided to get genetically similar cows. “We look for type,” Ash said. For both breeds they use predominantly Semex bulls but Ash said, “if there’s a good bull with any company we’ll use it.” Ash has taken part in on-farm Holstein challenges for many years, including winning a state two year old title and other successes. He works alongside Cohen to make sure he’s on the right track. “We’re pretty proud of what he’s done,” Ash said. “He’s too young to know the prestige

in winning but we know.” Cohen’s interest in the cows makes him an on-farm expert. “He knows all the cows; doesn’t matter if they’re Jerseys or Holsteins,” Ash said. “He’ll know whether they’ve had a bull or a heifer over the past three years; everything about them.” While enjoying Cohen’s interest and success, his parents Ash and Jane won’t force him into farming, just like younger brother Raidyn who shows little interest in the cows. “We encourage him and then he can make up his mind down the track whether it leads him on to the farm or if he wants to go in a different field. We’re pretty proud of what he does,” Jane added. Great Southern Challenge judge Luke Wallace said Cohen’s winning cow was well presented and a deserving age group winner. “Cohen is a mad keen Jersey breeder and knows all the details about his cows,” Mr Wallace said. “It’s nice to see someone so young have success and be so passionate about it.” Other South Gippsland winners in the challenge were: • D and A Mathews, Dumbalk, with Langdale Vanahlem Sleeping Beauty 2, two year old; • D and A Mathews, Dumbalk, with

Langdale Gannon Mudlark, mature; • Launder Farms Pty Ltd, Middle Tarwin, with Glenmaple Gala Ivy, four year old; and • Bushlea Farms, Koonwarra, with Bushlea Tbone Belle 2, five year old. The Jersey Australia Semex Great Australian Challenge is the largest judging competition for Jersey cattle in the southern hemisphere. More than 150 members from the 20

Jersey Australia clubs across Australia held On-Farm Challenge competitions during October to find the best cows in five classes; two, three, four, four, five and six years plus age groups. Those 100 cows were then judged on 22 individual traits in the Great Northern Challenge which covers Queensland and NSW and the Great Southern Challenge covering Victoria, Tasmania and South Australia.

So proud: a beaming Cohen Harrison, seven, of Nerrena after winning a class in the Jersey Australia Semex Great Southern Challenge. Photo: Stu Mackie, Semex.

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Yearling heifers buoy the market THERE were approximately 1500 export and 270 young cattle penned representing a decrease of 130 head week on week.

The usual buying group was present but not all operating fully in a mixed but generally softer market. Quality was fair with a few more young cattle suited to the trade and a mixed run of export steers with a greater proportion lacking finish. Vealers suited to butchers eased 5c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade improved 4c to 5c/kg. Grown steers and bullocks slipped from 5c to mostly 10c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers showing good finish eased 5c/ kg. Heavy weight manufacturing steers were off 9c to 12c/kg. Lighter and leaner grades of cows sold generally

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firm while the heavy beef cows eased 4c to 8c/kg. The better shaped heavy bulls sold firm for most while the dairy lots eased 4c/kg. Vealers suited to butchers sold from 279c to 293c/ kg. Yearling heifers to the trade made between 255c and 281c/kg. Grown steers sold between 263c and 272c/kg. Bullocks made from 258c to 274c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers sold mostly from 248c to 265c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made between 218c and 234c with the crossbred portion between 228c and 262c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows sold between 165c and 213c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly from 205c and 235c/kg. The better shaped heavy bulls sold from 240c to 280c with the dairy lots from 210c to 255c/kg. The next sale draw - January 3 & 4: 1. Rodwells, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. Landmark, 4. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 5. Elders, 6. SEJ. Sheep Sale Wednesday, January 3 at 12pm.

558.6kg 642.1kg 608.9kg 593.3kg 655.7kg 770.6kg

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Farming Insight

In harmony: Newhaven College’s Middle School Choir entertained the crowd at Carols in The Glade at Inverloch on Friday evening. They were, front, from left, Alex, Sophia, Laura, Kyra and Alarna, and back, from left, Meghan, Lyra, Bianca, Yvette, Dean, Allanah and musical director Daniel Moldrich.

Inverloch comes together for Christmas Above, Great range: Murray Nicol from Ruby was looking to buy with Dane Perczk from Alex Scott in Leongatha at the VLE Leongatha sheep and lamb sale on Wednesday. Left, Sheep on offer: Ivan Ray from Foster was with David Peggin from SEJ Leongatha at the VLE Leongatha sheep and lamb sale on Wednesday. Mr Ray was searching for stock to buy.

THE Inverloch community gathered to celebrate the spirit of Christmas on Friday, when a large crowd attended Carols in The Glade. The annual event featured a range of performers, including appearances by Inverloch Primary School and Newhaven College’s Middle School Choir, in a relaxed gathering on a pleasant summer’s evening. Among the others to grace the stage were Stringz Costero, the Wonthaggi Sing for Fun Choir, and Jake and Emma, a keyboard and singing duo. Compered by Linden Stokes and the Salvation Army’s Simone Van Gaalen, the event was presented by the Inter Church Council of WonthaggiInverloch, and presented a selection of favourite carols.

Classical touch: Louise Hesketh of Korumburra was part of the Stringz Costero group that performed at Carols in The Glade at Inverloch on Friday evening. She was joined by Mandy Fletcher, in the background.

Fonterra revises prices $780,000 upgrade for St Joseph’s By Sarah Vella A STEP up from Fonterra Australia is good news for South Gippsland suppliers, as the season continues to present challenges.

Fonterra has increased its 2017-18 farmgate milk price by 10 cents per kilogram of milk solids, bringing its average price to $5.62kgMS. Nerrena Fonterra supplier Terry Clark said the step up was welcome, even if the forecast closing price was reduced. Fonterra has revised its forecast closing milk price range, to $5.62 to $5.70kgMS. “We remain committed to providing our farmers with clear market-based signals and the 10 cents/kgMS reduction in the top end of our forecast range is a prudent way to reflect the impact of global volatility,” Fonterra Australia managing director René Dedoncker said. “However, demand for dairy remains strong in key regions and we are confident with our increased farmgate milk price in the current conditions.” Mr Clark said he was feeling reasonably confident about the remainder of the season. “A hot and dry November along with army worm infestations has taken some of the confidence out of our season,” he said.

“We had to start feeding our milkers on November 29, which is the earliest date we have ever started hand feeding.” Mr Dedoncker said Fonterra Australia’s business was growing stronger as its product mix rebalances, enabling good returns from the market. “Our plants, including our recently reopened Stanhope cheese plant, are operating efficiently,” he said. “We’re continuing to grow our Australian business and will soon announce the investments we are making across our manufacturing sites that will allow for an additional 500 million litres of processing capacity. “We are also exploring ways that we can work more closely with our suppliers, including whether there was a cooperative solution for our Australian suppliers.” Mr Clark said he thought Fonterra was taking the right action to increase milk intake, as long as it could handle the extra litres. “You hear stories of them giving milk away to other factories and tipping it out,” he said. “Hopefully factories running more efficiently will generate a better farmgate price.” Mr Clark said he hoped Fonterra abandoned the idea of developing a cooperative. “Cooperatives in this country have had their day, so I don’t see it as a positive move at all and I don’t think anything will come of it,” he said.

ST Joseph’s Primary School in Korumburra received a $780,000 Federal Government grant recently for a whole school building upgrade. The school anticipate beginning works in March next year. The works include the relocation of the school

administration office and front entry to the Walsh Centre on Guys Road. The old buildings will be turned into flexible learning spaces and three of the classrooms will be rebuilt. Expressions of community interest will be open in January.

Thank you: members of the Inverloch RSL invited community groups that supported them this year to a Happy Hour get together as a show of appreciation on Friday night. From left are members David Turnbull, John Langford, Pud Kee, Ray Gosling, Gary Hardy, RSL president Trevor Scott, Ross Gabb and Harry Rybalka. The event was made extra special by the fact Trevor was celebrating his 92nd birthday on the day.

MG class action canned By Sarah Vella THE class action proposed against dairy cooperative Murray Goulburn (MG) following the price crash in April 2016 has not proceeded.

Adley Burstyner principal lawyer David Burstyner said after MG reversed some of the impact of its clawback, the feasibility for pursuing a claim for the remainder of the clawback which MG did not remedy became “tricky”. “The unremedied part included MG not reversing the clawback for farmers who switched processors, plus losses to all MG suppliers for May and June 2016 milk,” he said. “Considering all of that and the shareholder structure of MG, we haven’t pursued that case. The whole saga with the impending end of what was once a cooperative is a very poor outcome

for many MG farmers.” Mr Burstyner said the law firm is still pursuing a claim for Fonterra suppliers, which would formally start in court as soon as possible. “Many of our clients want to take action. They feel they can’t afford to let Fonterra’s clawback go unpunished,” he said. “Otherwise, Fonterra may emerge increasingly confident about being able to do the same thing to farmers again if it ultimately gets away with it...exploitation of farmers without any real challenge. “And of course the action aims to return to farmers the financial loss they suffered.” Mr Burstyner said many farmers registered, but not all. “At the end of the court proceeding, any farm- Festive: from left, Gary Scott, Mick Bowman and Laurie Gabell were spreading Christmas er who doesn’t get in touch will not get the benefit cheer at Inverloch RSL’s Happy Hour event on Friday. The event allowed the RSL to share its gratitude to community groups that have supported it throughout 2017. of the case,” he said.

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more likely to be out of work for up to five years after completing a degree because employers value work experience.” Mrs Goss encourages students who wish to take on tertiary education to choose a course with a work component. The most popular university course preferences at LSC in 2017 are nursing, engineering, health science and sport management. At Mary MacKillop College, Leongatha, Meg Steenholdt is in

charge of career advisory. Eight Year 12 students begun apprenticeships this year, five students chose TAFE pathways and five students are employed. “The majority of our students can expect an offer of their first or second preference of university course,” she said. At Mary MacKillop, nursing, hospitality, teaching, sports science, arts and engineering were all popular career choices this year.

Jenny Goss is the careers advisor at Leongatha Secondary College. Her role is to guide students into making school based decisions around their interests and talents that could Career help: Mary lead them into their fuMacKillop College ture career. careers advisor Meg She also continues Steenholdt assists to support those who students with making have finished school. the right choices for Students from years 9 to 12 have one on their future. one support sessions with Mrs Goss to speak about future ambitions, career pathways, part time jobs and subject choices. “Employers want their employees to have work experience so that’s why I encourage students to apply for part time jobs whilst they’re still at school,” she said. “Statistics show that those who may be academic but have never Future support: Leongatha Secondary College careers advisor Jenworked and have no ny Goss guides students with making school based decisions that work experience are may impact their future. South Coast Joinery in Fish Creek is seeking a

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bereavement thanks PERRY - Ivan. To everyone who has supported us following Ivan’s passing away, we send our sincere thanks, for all the flowers, cards and visits. Sincere thanks to the staff and doctors at Leongatha hospital, also to all the carers and staff at Strzelecki House in Mirboo North. June and Colleen. THE family of the late Tony McKenzie McHarg sincerely wish to thank everybody for their kind thoughts, phone calls, floral tributes and cards. Also thanks to Koorooman House and Fr Bernard Buckley for the service given for our beloved Tones. Please accept this as our personal thanks. Our beautiful memories will be with us always.

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deaths HILL - Ross Douglas “Rossco”. Passed away on December 13, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer, aged 68 years. Dearly loved husband to Faye, devoted father to Nathan, Carly and Hayley, father-in-law to Renee, Brad and Kane, and adored Pa to Chloe, Aaron, Ebony and Abigail.

Now in the arms of His Saviour.

CAROLLERS descended on Wonthaggi’s Apex Park for Carols by Candlelight on Sunday.

The evening kicked off with activities for children, including face painting, balloon animals and food vendors. The carols began at 7.45pm, with performances by local schools, the Wonthaggi Citizens Band, the U3A choir, and special guest band On Church Street.

HUDSON - Pamela. Much loved sister at rest. RIP The Booth family. McCARTIN - Murray John. 01.12.1940 - 17.12.2017 Formerly of Mirboo North. Passed away peacefully at Grandridge Lodge, Mirboo North. Much loved husband of Lorraine for over 50 years. Loving father and father-in-law to Joanne and Kevin, Julie and Andrew. Adored Poppy to Kaylee, Sharni, Jarrod, Rhys and Ryan (dec). Loving son of Jack and Dolly (both dec). Much loved brother to Graeme (dec), Maureen and Ivan. One of nature’s gentlemen. Private burial. Please see Herald Sun for funeral details.

Christmas spirit: Inverloch’s Lilah and Nyah Zun enjoyed the balloon animals at Wonthaggi’s Carols by Candlelight at Apex Park on Sunday. Children’s activities were held from 6.30pm and the carols kicked off at 7.45pm.

Looking festive: Wonthaggi’s Kemi Roney was spreading Christmas cheer and ready to Family fun: Wonthaggi’s Jobe, Sarah and Eva Bell, and Robyn and sing along at Carols by Candlelight in Won- Henry Hodson enjoyed Wonthaggi’s Carols by Candlelight together thaggi’s Apex Park on Sunday. on Sunday.

Robert Smith art collection launched

To our beautiful man, we will miss you very much and love you forever. Rest in peace Muzz until we meet again. Maureen, Peter, Emily, Christian, David, Kerry, Kate, Paul, Sarah, Michael and families.

BASS Coast Shire Council launched the extensive Robert Smith art and book collection – generously gifted to Bass Coast by art historian and collector Robert Smith – in Wonthaggi recently.

Reunited with all of your loved ones. Rest in peace Bro. Ivan, Shannon, Kimberley, Brooke and Clinton. McCARTIN - Murray. Loved brother-in-law of Don and Evelyn, uncle of Raymond and Sandra. Fond memories.

funerals HUDSON - A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs Pamela Jean Hudson will be held at St Andrew’s Uniting Church, Peart Street, Leongatha on Friday, December 22, 2017 commencing at 11am. Private cremation.

“Life is like the ocean, it can be calm or rough. You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn how to surf them.” A private family service will be held this week, followed by a public celebration service in the New Year.

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The collection is made up of approximately 600 works, including limited edition prints, works on paper, painting, sculptures, ceramics and photographs. These works are by Australian and international artists spanning from the 16th century up to the millennium. The collection also includes a vast collection of books, magazines and periodicals, ranging from general reference books on art and artists to specialised art and music books and encyclopedias. Mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield thanked Mr Smith for his remarkable gift. “This collection is unique and represents a lifetime of commitment to collecting artworks and supporting artists with a strong humanist influence,” she said. “Mr Robert Smith is a cultural historian who has held positions of responsibility, respect and regard at all levels of the arts industry. “He began collecting art as early as 1948, when he bought two Counihan silkscreen prints for five shillings each, and since then his collection has grown to become something truly remarkable. “We are so fortunate that he chose to settle in Wonthaggi in May this year and gift his collection to us to share with the community and the world.” The documentary film Speaking of Art the Bob Smith Collection – a project funded by council and produced by Drift Media, premiered at the launch. The film, which was made with assistance from Mr Smith, promotes some of the more remarkable works and the diversity of the collection, providing insight into the history and stories behind the art works and collector. Council is currently investigating how the art works and documentary will be made available for public viewing in the future.

Main Office: WONTHAGGI / INVERLOCH 5672 1074 176-178 Graham Street, Wonthaggi 3995 Fax: 5672 1747 email: randm33@bigpond.net.au PHILLIP ISLAND 5952 5171 15 Warley Avenue, Cowes 3922 (by appointment only) Pre-paid & pre-arranged funeral plans available CARING & PERSONAL 24 HOUR SERVICE www.handleyandandersonfunerals.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

Art lovers: local artists John Mutsaers, Russell Savige, Petrea Savige and Colin Suggett met and thanked Robert Smith (second right) for donating his extensive art collection to Bass Coast.

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Bank backs men’s shed KORUMBURRA’S Commonwealth Bank kindly donated $500 to the Korumburra Men’s Shed to purchase a new air compressor and small nail gun. “Commonwealth Bank is looking at investing more into the community,” Korumburra branch manager Steve Bones said. “The men’s shed does a lot for men’s health and we wanted to do something to support that sort of thing. The men’s shed was the first thing that came to mind.” Men’s shed member John Davies said the new equipment was fantastic. “We really need something like that in a place like this,” he said.

Great support: from left, Korumburra Men’s Shed members Neil Harfield, Colin Cashin, Wayne Marringer, Korumburra Commonwealth Bank branch manager Steve Bones, John Davies, Phil Dicker, Ian Drury, Athol Worthy, John Gengeia, Matt Tompson, Ken Nicholls, Lee Fletcher and Doug Moon with the new air compressor and nail gun bought with money donated by the bank.

Wardy’s Christmas Tree keeps on giving NOW in its eighteenth year, Wardy’s Christmas Tree is a Newhaven College giving tradition that was started by kind hearted teacher John Ward.

Music men: the crowd sang along to the Buffalo Boys and were delighted by a visit from Santa at the Middle Tarwin Hall to commemorate Christmas on Sunday evening.

Middle Tarwin parties THE Middle Tarwin community celebrated Christmas on Sunday night with a sing along by The Buffalo Boys and a

visit from Santa.

The event was held at the Middle Tarwin Hall, which services the farming community.

Although retiring at the end of 2015 after a 47 year teaching career, the last 18 of which were at Newhaven College, Mr Ward continues to hold true to his own wise advice that he always gave to students, “You should not go through life with a catcher’s mitt on each hand. You need one hand free so that you are able to throw something back to others.” He said, “When I arrived at Newhaven College I was amazed at how many families were in need. “It reminded me of my own childhood when Christmas could be a tough time, so I decided to do something to help. “It brings me so much joy to deliver the gifts to the Salvation Army in Wonthaggi and think of all the local children who will have a smile on their face on Christmas Day.” Mr Ward has again been overwhelmed by the generosity of families who placed gifts under his tree. “This year we had an extra donation of a few big boxes of terrific toys from the Inverloch Soccer Club which we really appreciate,” he beamed. The gifts were collected by the Salvos and Mr Ward would like to say a huge thank you to all those who visited Newhaven College to “throw something back to others” this Christmas.

Thinking of others: kind hearted retired teacher John Ward and Newhaven College students Ed and Abby Wines are surrounded by an amazing array of gifts donated to the Wonthaggi Salvation Army thanks to Wardy’s Christmas Tree Appeal.

Community get together: from left, Stan Dunlop, Elizabeth Dunlop, Gwen Bright, Noreen Webster and David Webster enjoy a catch up at the Middle Tarwin Hall for Christmas on Sunday evening.

Council policy to manage free camping COUNCILLOR Julian Brown led the charge for a caravan park/camping policy to be presented at Bass Coast Shire Council’s March meeting.

The policy would address the allowance of free camping, and set out guidelines and possible sites where free camping would be permitted. Cr Brown said he and other members of the community had seen an increase in free camping activity. “It is time council discuss the issue; it is vital for us to have a policy for campers,” he said. One issue of free camping is liability. If an incident were to happen at an informal camping site, council or local committees could be liable. “There’s a risk and it needs to be addressed,” Cr

Brown said. “If we do allow free camping, we need to have a designated location. I would like to see signage and enforcement addressed.” Cr Michael Whelan supported the concept of the policy on the basis it would provide clear management for commercial and non commercial camping sites. “The issue needs to be addressed because there could be health problems involved. Free camping is not always sanitary. Coming back to this in March would give us room to develop the policy,” he said. Cr Stephen Fullarton reminded councillors that free campers do bring business to the town, and council needed to support the business sector where possible.

Sporting gift: Grace Farmer from the Inverloch Soccer Club presented retired Newhaven College teacher John Ward with boxes of toys the club generously donated for his tree.

Reservoirs nice and full SOUTH Gippsland’s water storages are in a comfortable position going into the holiday season.

Despite no rain from December 8 to 15, reservoirs are from 83 to 100 percent full. Philippe du Plessis, manager director for South Gippsland Water, said, “Following heavy rainfall in early December, the corporation goes into the holiday period in a good position, with all systems at relatively high levels for this stage of the season.” South Gippsland Water’s reservoir capacities

are: Lance Creek (supplier for Wonthaggi, Inverloch and Cape Paterson), 95 percent; Ruby Creek (supplier for Leongatha and surrounds), 88 percent; Coalition Creek (supplier for Korumburra and surrounds) 83 percent; Deep Creek (supplier for Foster and surrounds), 100 percent; Little Bass (supplier for Poowong, Loch and Nyora) 98 percent; and Battery Creek (supplier for Fish Creek) 98 percent. Any customers who have questions or concerns regarding their water supply can contact South Gippsland Water’s Customer Service Team on 1300 851 636.

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South Gippsland Bridge Club RESULTS from last week:

Friday, December 15 – Inverloch pairs’ competition A strongly contested pairs’ competition was conducted at Inverloch last Friday. North/South First with another strongly competitive performance was the accomplished pair of Jean Barbour and Greg Nicholson with 60.65 percent. Close on their heels were Dina Drury and Richard Moss with a fine 59.95 percent. Third with 52.78 percent were the steady pair of Deb Anglim and Jack Kuiper, and fourth with an excellent 52.55 percent was the always consistent pair of Anne and Bruce Gibson. East/West First with an excellent score of 62.73 percent was the highly skilled pair of Kaye Douglas and John Sutton. Second with a very fine 59.03 percent were the strong pair of Bron Sund and Clive Hope. Third with 54.40 percent was the reliable pair of Hannah Martin and Margaret Munro, and fourth with a splendid 52.55 percent were Pat West and Faye Rowlands. Tuesday, December 12, at Tarwin Lower – nationwide pairs. North/South First with a fine 58.93 percent were Wendy and David Saleeba. Second with a consistent performance and 56.85 percent were Dina Drury and Richard Moss and third with 50 percent were the ever consistent pair of Kathryn Smith and Colin Cameron. Monday, December 11, at Meeniyan – pairs’ competition. First with the stunning score of 67.26 percent and the score of the week, well ahead of the pack, were Susan Ruffin and Clive Hope. Second with an impressive 52.38 per cent were Margaret Munro and Pat West. Third with 50 percent were Kathryn Smith and David Baggallay The club Christmas party at Inverloch will be held next Friday, December 22, starting at 11am. Please bring a plate to share. Christmas pairs at Meeniyan and Tarwin Lower will also be held next week. Please bring a plate to share. Season’s greetings to all players and visitors. Bridge will continue over the holiday period. Visitors will be welcome. Please check the website for details.

Grand final rematch to open West Gippsland season INAUGURAL senior football grand final combatants Inverloch-Kongwak and Cora Lynn are set to immediately renew hostilities when they clash on the opening day of the 2018 Alex Scott and Staff West Gippsland Football Netball Competition season.

The Sea Eagles will unfurl their premiership flag ahead of a round one rematch of last year’s season decider in front of their home fans at Inverloch Recreation Reserve. The clash is one of two Good Friday matches to kick off the season, with Phillip Island hosting Koo Wee Rup in the first half of the split opening round of matches. Kilcunda Bass, Nar Nar Goon and Bunyip begin their campaigns at home to Dalyston, Korumburra-Bena and Garfield respectively on Saturday, April 7. The netball A grade grand final rematch takes place in round six, when reigning premier Dalyston travels to Korumburra-Bena. The fixture features two league-wide byes on May 19 and July 7, with finals set to kick off on August 25 leading to grand final day on September 15. AFL Gippsland region general manager Travis Switzer said the competition was ready to build on the success of first season. “We were extremely happy with how the new competition was received this year and we’re really confident it will be even bigger and better in 2018,” Switzer said. “It’s fantastic to kick things off with a marquee game and we’re expecting some great crowds at Inverloch and Phillip Island on that Easter weekend to launch the new season.” Meanwhile, West Gippsland has been drawn at home to Maryborough Castlemaine District Football Netball League for the 2018 Worksafe Community Championships. The championships take place on Saturday, 19 May with discussions between the participating competitions to take place soon.

Appreciation: the Thursday morning social table tennis group thanked Nancy Pattinson and Dirk Holwerda for their hard work this year. Pictured from left, Wilton Rodriguez, Fay Palstra, Siobhan Paxton, Nancy Pattinson, Dirk Holwerda, Leanne Costello, Sue Macknamara, Paul Pocock and Tanja Kahl.

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Volunteers thanked WONTHAGGI Table Tennis Association recently thanked its fabulous volunteers. The association’s Thursday morning social group had a good turnout for it’s end of year celebration brunch. This was a good opportunity to show their appreciation to volunteers Nancy Pattinson and Dirk Holwerda. Nancy works tirelessly to keep the club run-

ning smoothly all year and still has the energy to beat everyone else in a match. Dirk has shown great patience and skill in volunteering his time to coach the newcomers to the sport - helping everyone improve their game, fitness and love of table tennis. Thursday mornings have also become a social highlight to the week. Thank you to Nancy and Dirk. New players are welcome to pop in and have a try in the new year.

Right, Amazing volunteers: Nancy Pattinson and Dirk Holwerda were thanked for their commitment to the Wonthaggi Table Tennis Association recently.

Ellinbank join AFL Gippsland administration ELLINBANK and District Football League is the newest addition to the AFL Gippsland regional administration centre (RAC). League president Roger Gwynne met with AFL Gippsland on Wednesday and signed a membership and services agreement to outsource the league’s administration to AFLGippsland for 2018. The move means six of Gippsland’s eight senior football competitions now come under the administration of the AFL Gippsland RAC. EDFL president Roger Gwynne said the time was right to join the RAC. “You’ve got to move with the times,” Gwynne said. “We were going to go in last year but put it off for a year and we had a motion on our books

at the AGM which was seconded by another club and in the end it was not even voted on. “We’re quite excited about getting into it and helping each other out as that’s what it’s all about.” Gwynne said the development of junior football remained a top priority for the league but he was bullish about the future of the league and football in Gippsland. Long time league operations manager Ken Moore has accepted the position of AFL Gippsland operations coordinator and will continue to administer the league, easing the transition to the new structure. Moore was looking forward to the new role and said last season’s reduction of member clubs in the wake of AFL Gippsland’s Senior Football Leagues Review of 2016 had helped restore competitive balance to the league and reinvigorated

its remaining clubs. AFL Gippsland region general manager Travis Switzer said the RAC’s continued expansion throughout the past four years showed that AFL Victoria’s model was working and his staff’s hard work was not going unnoticed. “We have been keen to get the EDFL on board for the past few years and it’s exciting to be working with them for 2018,” Switzer said. “Between the board and its member clubs, the EDFL has a lot of experience and we’re committed to repaying their faith by providing a professional and collaborative administration service as we do with all our member leagues.” The agreement takes the total number of football leagues and umpires associations administered by AFL Gippsland to 14 – the most of any Commission in Victoria.

Going in to bat for grassroots cricket MIRBOO North, Nerrena and Phillip Island Cricket Clubs are amongst the 93 grassroots clubs across the state benefiting from more than $250,000 in facility upgrades, equipment and programs to encourage even more people to strap on their pads.

Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing said the clubs will receive a total of $23,022 in funding from the Victorian Government’s Community Cricket Program’s Club Capacity and Workforce Development Grants. “Victoria is the fastest growth state for cricket, and here in Gippsland we’re working hard to create even more opportunities to discover our next international superstar batter or bowler,” she said “These grants will help these Gippsland

Cricket Clubs grow by inspiring even more young cricketers to get involved at their local club and enjoy the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle.” Mirboo North will receive $3630 for upgraded practice nets, Nerrena will receive $2790 for an upgraded synthetic surface, first aid courses, and equipment for junior members, and Phillip Island will receive $2000 for sight screens. It’s part of a broader Victorian Government initiative with Cricket Victoria and Cricket Australia to deliver a $12.4 million program to give our cricketers the facilities they deserve and build Victoria’s status as the sporting capital of Australia. The Community Cricket Program: On Common Ground is creating new opportunities for Victorians of all ages and abilities to enjoy our national summer pastime, no matter where they

live. As part of the program, the Club Capacity and Workforce Development Grants will deliver $800,000 over four years to help clubs undertake minor facility upgrades, buy equipment or run programs that build the base of players, coaches, umpires and volunteers. Projects funded in this round include upgrades to practice nets, training for club administrators and coaches, and equipment such helmets, rollers, mowers and pitch covers. “Cricket has a big summer ahead and as a sport growing in participation, these grants are helping to up skill the coaches and volunteers that support the growth, the equipment for new participants to club cricket and support the maintenance of the pitches and cricket nets all over Victoria, ” Cricket Victoria CEO Tony Dodemaide said.

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Well done: president Ron Burge congratulates Frank Seaton who took the honour once again in winning the Men’s Singles Championship game against Dave Roberts.

Inverloch TEMPERATURES in the high 30s discouraged all but the hardiest bowlers from participating in the Wednesday social event last week. Triples and pairs formed to play one 12 end and one 10 end game. Runaway winners, with two games and 36 points, were the triples team of Bob Davis (S), Peter Dalmau and John French. Runners up with one game and 17 points were Paul Davis (S) and Norm Price. Wednesday, December 20, is nominated Monthly Triples. The final Thursday Monthly Triples for the year was held on December 14. The table decorations indicated that Christmas is not far away.

The Best Overall Game was won by Joyce Arnold, Cynthia Hensley and Rita Everitt with eight shots up. Runners up were Linda Gallyot, Ivy Sheppard and Carol Waters with two wins and one loss for 38 points. The only three game winner took the crown. Congratulations to Jan Fraser, Carol Hughes and Marg Griffin. Thanks to all those who donated the raffle prizes. After the game, there were Christmas goodies to share. The Monthly Triples resume in February. The normal social bowls will be played on Thursday, December 21, starting at 12.30pm. Saturday Pennant results, round eight: Division 1: Inverloch

Blues 44 lost to Phillip Island Blues 83; Inverloch Whites 57 lost to Phillip Island Whites 75. Division 3: Inverloch 60 lost to Meeniyan 84. Division 4: Inverloch 99 defeated Korumburra 38. Division 5: Inverloch Blues 85 defeated Mirboo North Whites 55; Inverloch Whites 73 defeated Mirboo North 67. Club Championship finals were played on Sunday, December 17, for the titles of Ladies Singles Champion, Men’s Singles Champion and Ladies Pairs Champions. Linda Gallyot officiated as umpire for the games. The weather was great for bowling and great bowling was the result. In the Ladies Singles

Leongatha

Champions: Inverloch’s new Ladies Pairs Champions are the duo of Anne Tschiderer and Lois Luby, who won against Veronica Muir and Cynthia Hensley.

TIDES Here is an easy guide to tides in your area. To determine tides for a particular area, add or subtract periods of times as shown below. Earlier Minutes Apollo Bay ...........................25 King Island (Grassy) ...........10 King Island (Surprise Bay)....40 King Island (Franklin) ...........40 Lakes Entrance .................... 170 Lorne ...................................... 20 Mallacoota Inlet.................... 158 Rip Bank ................................ 15 Snowy River Entrance ......... 170 _______________________ Cape Schanck, Flinders, Mornington Ocean Beaches, Seal Rocks, Venus Bay, Waratah Bay, Woolamai ....... nil _________________________ Later Minutes Altona ................................... 195 Barwon Heads Bridge ........... 15 Carrum ................................. 195 Corinella ................................. 68 Cowes Pier............................. 50 Dromana .............................. 195 Frankston ............................. 195 Geelong ............................... 210 Hastings ................................. 66 Hovell Pile ............................ 195 Inverloch Pier ......................... 15 Melbourne ............................ 200 Mornington ........................... 195 Newhaven Jetty ..................... 30 No. 1 West Channel (Annulus)........................... 50 No. 2 South Channel Light .... 70 No. 8 South Channel Light .. 150 Port Albert Pier ...................... 90 Portarlington Pier ................. 190 Portsea Pier ........................... 80 Port Welshpool (Rabbit Island .................... 10 Queenscliffe Pier ................... 30 Rhyll ....................................... 60 Rosebud............................... 195 Rye Pier ............................... 170 St. Leonards Pier ................. 190 Sandringham ....................... 195 Sorrento Pier........................ 130 Stony Point ............................. 40 South Channel Pile Light ..... 190 Swan Island Dock ................ 120 Tooradin ............................... 105 Warneet.................................. 84 Williamstown ........................ 200 Welshpool Pier....................... 90

At Point Lonsdale

DECEMBER Time

height (metres)

Add one hour for daylight saving

20 WED

21 THUR

22 FRI

23 SAT

24 SUN

25 MON

26 TUE

0232 0806 1404 2011

1.58 0.68 1.33 0.27

0307 0845 1445 2049

1.61 0.64 1.36 0.27

0340 0923 1524 2125

1.63 0.60 1.37 0.28

0413 1000 1602 2158

1.63 0.57 1.38 0.30

0445 1035 1641 2230

1.62 0.54 1.37 0.34

0520 1110 1720 2301

1.59 0.52 1.35 0.38

0555 1144 1801 2337

1.56 0.50 1.33 0.44

All times shown in 24 hour clock 0001 - 1200..................AM 1201 - 2400..................PM

MIDWEEK pennant on Tuesday, December 12 saw Division 1 away to Port Welshpool which came away with the overall win, 86 to 56 shots. J. Miller’s team won 25 to 19 shots, R. James’ team won 25 to 24 shots and M. Pearson’s team won 36 to 13 shots. Division 3 had a bye. The next round, the last before the Christmas break, December 19 sees Division 1 away to Inverloch and Division 3 away to Korumburra. Friday, December 15 saw a good number of members and friends attend the club’s Christmas party at the clubrooms and a good night was had by all. Saturday pennant saw Division 1 at home to Wonthaggi and won the day overall, 73 to 46 shots: R. Trotman’s team won 34 to 13 shots, W. Walker’s team won 20 to 18 shots and J. Hall’s team won 19 to 15 shots. Division 3 travelled to Port Welshpool and came away with the overall win, 77 shots to 73: J. Turner’s team lost 16 to 23 shots, J. Pendergast’s team won 45 to 19 shots and G. Drury’s team lost 16 to 31 shots. The next round, again the last before the Christmas break, December 23 sees Division 1 away to Inverloch White, Division 3 at home to Meeniyan and Division 4 away to San Remo. The monthly triples will be held on Wednesday, December 20 with a 9.30am start, BYO lunch and the sponsor for the day is Leongatha Travel. The Travelling Jack will also be at the club from 9.30am on Wednesday, December 20. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Buffalo indoor WEDNESDAY, December 13 saw the last night of bowling at Buffalo for 2017. Thirty-two bowlers enjoyed the bowling and socialising with each other. Three games were played with the last game shortened, giving bowlers only one bowl each, so only one chance to

Reigning champion: congratulations to Inverloch’s still reigning Ladies Singles Champion Janis Parks in her win over Carol Hughes.

Winners: Inverloch’s Thursday Monthly Triples was won by Jan Fraser, Carol Hughes and Marg Griffin.

Top trio: Wednesday Social Bowls winners at Inverloch were John French, Peter Dalmau and Paul Davis.

Great effort: runners up at the last Thursday Monthly Triples for the year were Linda Gallyot, Ivy Sheppard and Carol Waters.

match, Janis Parks, reigning champion, bowled against Carol Hughes. Congratulations to Janis who retains her Singles Club Champion title. Thanks to Lorraine Dowson who acted as marker for this game. In the Men’s Singles, Frank

Seaton who is also the current champion, played Dave Roberts. Congratulations to Frank in keeping his Singles Club Champion title. Thank you to Ron Burge for being the marker for the men. The Ladies Pairs final saw

Lois Luby and Anne Tschiderer bowl against Cynthia Hensley and Veronica Muir. In the two by two format for 18 ends, it took over three hours to determine a winner. Congratulations to Anne and Lois. The bowling expertise demonstrated on all final

games was a joy to watch but there can only be one winner in each event. Well done to Janis, Frank, Anne and Lois. The board of management would like to extend its best wishes to all members and their families during the festive season. Have a Merry Christmas and happy New Year.

get close to kitty. Winning all three games were Arc Gammaldi (s), Danah Suckling, Illene Tiziani and Russell Grady (WWW) 13 ends, taking home the winner’s prize. Runners-up for the night were Ian Rogers (s), Jeanette Grady, Carolyn Benson and Lynne McIntyre (WLW) 11 ends. The encouragement award went to Bill Wolswinkel (s), Peter Tiziani, George Bentley and Gwenda Bevan (LLL) seven ends. Presentations were made to Toni Heldens and Bill Wolswinkel for representing the club at the singles playoffs at Dumbalk. Toni also presented Carolyn with an arrangement of flowers in appreciation for help in organising club events. A delicious supper and the drawing of many raffles concluded an enjoyable evening. Thanks to everyone for bringing supper and their help on the night. Merry Christmas and happy New Year to everyone. Bowling resumes at Buffalo on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.

So if you would like to join the happy Midweek Bowling Group you will be welcome. The contact number for further information is Peter McWilliams 5678 5974 or 0401 556 592. The group would like to wish its members a Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. See you all in 2018.

Meeniyan

16/86 (30 shots) defeated Port Welshpool -/56; Corinella 12/78 (2 shots) defeated Inverloch 4/76; San Remo.14/72 (15 shots) defeated Phillip Island 2/57; Wonthaggi 14/79 (31 shots) defeated Foster 2/48.

South Gippsland Midweek Bowls THIS week, bowlers played at Koo Wee Rup. This was the special Christmas break up party with 30 players. Winners: Reg Excell, Lois Hammond and Joy Brown. Runners up: Wilma Coleman, Pauline McWilliams, Luke Monckton and Laurie Bell. Thank you to George in the bar supplying the drinks. A very special thank you goes to Helen and Jill in the kitchen for supplying a beautiful lunch. It was a great day and they received many lovely compliments. The weather could not have been better. Midweek resumes again next year 2018 on January 11 at San Remo. It will be a sponsored day by San Remo Hotel, so it will be of fun and lots of prizes including vouchers.

Fish Creek FISH Creek Bowls Club celebrated its Christmas breakup on Friday evening, December 15, with a very successful dinner attended by about 75 people. The highlight of the evening, as usual, was the raffle draw with numerous lucky attendees going home with Christmas hampers and other goodies. A list of winners can be seen on the clubroom door. The pennant results were rather encouraging this week, with Division 1 maintaining a lead against Korumburra while Division 5 was also victorious against Toora. The teams playing their final match of the year on December 23 are as follows: Division 1 away to Phillip Island – to meet at club rooms 10.15am – bus leaves at 10.30am sharp allowing for Christmas weekend traffic. T. McLean(S), B. Cooper, R.Grylls (Man), A. Kerr; R. Mortlock(S), R. Knight, Milton Heywood, C. McGannon; D. Christie (S), N. McKenzie, Mal Heywood, B. O’Keefe Division 5 away to Foster at Foster – meet at club rooms at 12pm. R. Poletti(S), A. Atwell, R. Vuillermin, J. Laurence; R. Barham (S) (Man), P. Dean, R Constantine, A. Masson; K. Flanders (S), D. Stefani, C. Bell, W. Symmons Emergencies: G. Hoskin and M. Angwin. The president and committee of Fish Creek Bowls Club wish all members and friends a very happy Christmas and a prosperous and healthy bowling New Year.

FARMERS’ Day on Monday, December 11, was sponsored by De Merlo Contractors Middle Tarwin. Winners were Peter McPhail, John Roberts and Merv Riley (Port Welshpool) with locals Les Godkin, Dudley Harrison and Jim Murray runners up. Best last game went to Rod Jackson (Leongatha) with locals Greg Hogan and Keith Pocklington. Midweek pennant on Tuesday, December 12, was a home game against top team Korumburra with Meeniyan going down by one shot. This week it is an away game against Toora to start the reverse round. They then break until January 16. Thursday, December 14, was the Christmas breakup with catering by Brent Sinclair. Some 40 members and friends enjoyed the night with Santa at his usual best. It was good to see Glenis Densley attending. She drew the 10 raffle prizes with all but one going to members. Saturday pennant was a home game for both divisions and it was played in ideal conditions. Division 3 made a clean sweep against top team Inverloch 84 shots to 60. Division 5 played Foster winning two rinks with 71 shots to 63. On December 23, Division 3 play away to Leongatha, while fives are away to Loch on their grass green. The Ladies Singles Championship has been decided with Barbara Scott defeating Lyn Bloch. The men are playing semi-finals this week with Alan Hanks v Jeff Wilson, and Peter Williams v Daryl Sinclair. It’s good to see two of the newer bowlers in the mix. Upshot 2.

South Gippsland Bowls Division LADIES pennant results round seven: December 12 Division 1: Leongatha

Ladder Leongatha ................80+105 Wonthaggi ..................74+64 Phillip Island..............63+21 San Remo ...................61+17 Corinella......................60+27 Inverloch .....................53+28 Foster............................36-58 Port Welshpool ...........18-204 Division 2: Korumburra 14/72 (1 shot) defeated Meeniyan 2/71; Tarwin Lower, 14/83 (31 shots) defeated San Remo 2/52; Wonthaggi 14/76 (23 shots) defeated Lang Lang 2/53; Toora 16/93 (43 shots) defeated Mirboo North -/50.

Ladder Korumburra ............92+165 Tarwin Lower ............63+81 Mirboo North .............62-15 San Remo ......................61-9 Wonthaggi ....................55-55 Toora ............................40-28 Lang Lang ....................40-97 Meeniyan......................35-42 Division 3: Inverloch (2) 14/94 (33 shots) defeated Loch 2/61; Inverloch (1) 9/72 drew with Korumburra 7/72; Phillip Is. 12/71 (1 shot) defeated Fish Creek 4/70; Leongatha had the bye (16/-).

Ladder Inverloch (1) ............99+141 Phillip Island..............76+61 Inverloch (2) ................2+10 Korumburra ................68+8 Leongatha.....................58-37 Fish Creek ....................47-48 Loch ...........................28-135 Division 4: Phillip Island (W) 14/58 (18 shots) defeated Wonthaggi -/40; Inverloch 12/51 (15 shots) defeated Tarwin Lower 2/36; Phillip Island (B) 12/49 (2 shots) defeated Foster 2/47.

Ladder Phillip Island (W .......95+92 Phillip Island (B.........58+17 Tarwin Lower ..............44+3 Wonthaggi ...................43-11 Foster............................30-39 Inverloch ......................24-62

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thestar.com.au South Gippsland Pennant Bowls SATURDAY, December 16: Division 1: Leongatha 1673 defeated Wonthaggi 0-46; Phillip Island White 14-75 defeated Inverloch White 2-57; Fish Creek 14-67 defeated Korumburra 2-62; Phillip Island Blue 16-83 defeated Inverloch Blue 2-44.

Ladder Phillip Island Blue 107 +177 Inverloch Blue ..........80 +71 Leongatha .................76 +38 Korumburra ................64 -6 Phillip Island White ......64 -8 Fish Creek ...................50 -55 Wonthaggi ...................49 -46 Inverloch White.........22 -171 Division 2: Corinella 1497 defeated Mirboo North 2-62; Toora 14-65 defeated San Remo 2-56; Wonthaggi 14-74 defeated Tarwin Lower 2-59; Lang Lang 4-64 lost to Phillip Island 12-75.

Ladder Corinella................ 116 +223

Mirboo North .............78 +0 Phillip Island.............74 +20 San Remo ...................61 -24 Toora ...........................58 -76 Tarwin Lower ..............48 -17 Wonthaggi .....................43 -0 Lang Lang .................34 -126 Division 3: Korumburra 14-73 defeated Loch and District 2-69; Meeniyan 16-84 defeated Inverloch 0-60; Port Welshpool 4-73 defeated Leongatha 12-77; San Remo 1479 defeated Foster 2-67.

Ladder Inverloch ................. 89 +111 Leongatha .................79 +10 Korumburra ................77 -8 San Remo ..................76 +43 Foster..........................63 +10 Meeniyan.......................60 -2 Loch and District.........36 -45 Port Welshpool ..........32 -123 Division 4: Leongatha 2-49 lost to Wonthaggi Gold 14-77; Phillip Island 12-79 defeated San Remo 4-72; Wonthaggi Blue 16-87 defeated Tarwin Lower 0-34; Inverloch 16-99 defeated Korumburra 0-38.

Ladder Wonthaggi Gold ...102 +186 Inverloch .................97 +128 Phillip Island.............86 +58 Wonthaggi Blue ......75 +132 San Remo ....................52 -55 Leongatha..................38 -112 Tarwin Lower ............32 -155 Korumburra ...............30 -182 Division 5: Lang Lang 2-54 lost to Corinella 14-82; Phillip Island 15-81 defeated Loch and District1-59; Fish Creek 14-84 defeated Toora 2-68; Mirboo North Purple 2-67 lost to Inverloch White 14-73; Inverloch Blue 14-85 defeated Mirboo North White 2-55; Meeniyan 14-71 defeated Foster 2-63.

Ladder Meeniyan...............104 +145 Corinella..................94 +175 Fish Creek ...............85 +123 Mirboo Nth White......80 +113 Phillip Island ..............76 +39 Inverloch Blue............75 +39 Foster..........................74 +99 Inverloch White...........63 -74 Loch and District.........57 -42

Lang Lang .................26 -177 Mirboo North Purple .20 -238 Toora .........................14 -202 Round eight (Division 1) Kiss of Death tips: Division 1: Inverloch White (home) will be no match for a rampaging Leongatha winning by 28 shots. Wonthaggi (home) will inflict Inverloch Blue’s third loss on the trot with a win by 19 shots. Phillip Island Blue (home) will continue on their merry way with a massive win of 54 shots against Fish Creek Korumburra (home) will regroup after last week’s loss and cement its place in the four with a solid 15 shot win against Phillip Island White. Next week’s game will of course be the last before Christmas, so on behalf of the South Gippsland Bowls Division may all bowlers have a very safe and Merry Christmas.

Draw declared between croquet greats IT was an awesome day last Tuesday and an exciting finish to the Golf Pennant season for 2017.

The contest between Leongatha and Bairnsdale for the Pennant title was very hard fought and very close all day and the result came down to the last games of the day. For the very first time, it resulted in a draw with both clubs winning seven games each and on a hoop count back both clubs had scored 81 hoops each. Congratulations to both clubs for playing the competition in the spirit of the game; it was a great outcome for both teams. Thank you to Traralgon Croquet Club for hosting the day and for presenting beautiful lawns for play as well as a very enjoyable afternoon tea. Thanks also to Lorraine Gutcher for refereeing all day in the heat and Sue Cartwright for keeping the scores. A huge thank you to the local Gippsland clubs who came and barracked and supported both clubs. Members came from Sale, Bairnsdale, Drouin, Morwell, Wonthaggi, Warragul, Traralgon and Leongatha in support of the great game and it was very much appreciated by all. Last but not least, thank you to team Leongatha. Whilst it was Garry, Max, Mary and Nanette who played on Tuesday, it was a combined effort from nine members of the club who got the team into the finals and they are Garry, Betty, Max, Mary, Trevor, Bill, Hazel, Judy and Nanette. A big congratulations and well done team. On Wednesday, the club also hosted several Grade 3

Great team: the team of, back from left, Garry Shandley, Mary Dyson-Holland, Tim Jones, Max Wise, Jan Norwood, front from left, Nanette Meredith, Roger Bradbury and Heather Bradbury from Leongatha Croquet Club drew with Bairnsdale in the exciting Golf Pennant final.

Held at Sale on November 26: Sale won the round with 1229 with Traralgon second on 1212.1. Leongatha came third on 1164. Best shooters (scratch) on the day were: Wayne Bastin (Traral-

Tarwin Lower bowls TUESDAY bowls saw both Tarwin Lower teams at home. Division 2 played San Remo while Division 4 played Inverloch. Division 2 Tarwin Lower and Division 4 Inverloch secured the wins. After the game all players enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch, a few drinks and a Christmas trivia; thanks Errol for the interesting challenge. The winners of the Wednesday Triples were the Inverloch team skipped by Graeme Dunlop and runners up were Peter Shaw’s team. Last Wednesday, Tarwin Lower Bowls Club hosted a Christmas party for the local IGA team. Frank, Louise and their staff enjoyed a great night of games, drink, barbecue and a very lively Kris Kringle. Frank was a unique Santa and he had everyone laughing as he handed out the presents – still not certain if everyone received a present. Regardless, it was a great night and the club would like to thank Frank for celebrating Christmas with his staff. Division 2 and 4 played at Wonthaggi on Saturday but failed to come away with a win. After the game most players raced home to ready themselves for the club’s Christmas celebrations. The people who attended the evening thoroughly enjoyed the sumptuous meal provided by Mary Massier and her team of wonderful cooks. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the evening’s success; especially to Tracey and Raff for assisting with the carving, serving and cleaning up.

Runners up: the team skipped by Peter Shaw came in second in Tarwin Lower’s Wednesday Triples.

Winners: the team skipped by Graeme Dunlop won Tarwin Lower’s Wednesday Triples.

Christmas party: Tarwin Lower Bowls Club thanked Having a go: Grade 3 students Ben, Angus, Riley, Mitchell, Hugh and Thomas from Le- Frank Kiely for being Santa ongatha Primary School enjoyed learning all about croquet with members of the Leongatha during the Christmas celebrations. Croquet Club recently. students from the Leongatha Primary School who came and enjoyed learning and playing the fun game. Later in the afternoon, Christmas breakup was enjoyed with afternoon tea supplied by the members.

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club GIPPSLAND Shield round three 90 metres.

In form: the IGA team showed off their skills at the Tarwin Lower Bowls Club.

gon) scoring 200.007 in Bench Rest, and Dan Croatto (Leongatha) scoring 197 in Prone. Best Handicap winners on the day were: Wayne Bastin (Traralgon) scoring 201.8 in Bench Rest, and Frank Ameerbeg (Traralgon) scoring 212.2 in Prone. Round four will be held at Sale on Sunday, February 4, at 10am.

• Leongatha Cycling

Cyclists wrap up 2017 FRIDAY night was very pleasant for the end of year racing and barbecue.

The warm track and mild night saw a number of riders post new personal best times for the one lap time trial whilst everyone else were also near their best times. In the senior group Tom Fitzgerald and Jack Allen hit new personal bests whilst all the juniors hit new personal bests. The seniors saw Ollie McLean quickest at 32.39sec, just ahead of Steve Allen 33.08 sec. Then it was Thomas at 34.28 sec just ahead of Mark Bensley 35.57sec, Jack Allen 35.65 sec, and Andrew Geary at 37.33 sec without getting time to do a warm up. In the junior field, Kate Geary and Renee Hardacre both made the transition to cleated shoes and clip in pedals

and both took three seconds of their previous times. Kate rode 47.05sec, Renee 51.68, Jake Johnston 70.18 sec and cousin Paris Reynolds on a BMX bike rode 54.15 sec. The seniors had a scratch race and Tom Fitzgerald quickly upped the tempo and split the bunch. Out front it was Tom, Ollie and Steve and they stayed just out of reach of the chasing trio. At the sprint it was Ollie taking the win ahead of Steve and Tom. The juniors fronted for a one lap handicap. Jake Johnston (90) worked hard to retain his lead and took out the race. Behind it was close for the minor places with Renee (20) taking 2nd just ahead of Kate (Scr). In the re-handicap, the handicapper made some drastic changes pulling Jake

back to 65 and Renee to 25m. Paris was lifted out to 45m but it was Kate Geary (Scr) who flew through an opening at the bottom of the track to hit the front just before the line and claim the win. Renee was again second just pipping Paris on the line. With a short program and Andrew Geary making some gear changes the riders had a few sprint heats before adjourning for the night to the barbecue. In heat one, Kate Geary won narrowly from Renee whilst in heat two Paris was too quick for Jake. However, if Paris gets on to a full race machine in the New Year she will be setting the pace for the juniors. In the seniors, heat one between Tom, Steve and Ollie saw Tom fly from the bank coming into the bell lap. However, the others quickly closed the gap and waited until the last 200m

to pounce. Ollie claimed the win from Steve and Tom. In the last heat between Jack, Mark and Andrew, raced over two laps, Jack surprised by making a move with 1.5 laps to go. Andrew chased hard and had bridged the gap by the bell but with limited fitness had used up his fuel tickets. Jack kept powering around and Mark Bensley was struggling to get within striking distance. However, the long range move saw Jack tire over the last 100m and Mark was able to make his move and win by a narrow margin in a photo finish. The club will have a Christmas break and will resume racing on Friday, January 12. Any riders wishing to make a start in the New Year should come to training on Wednesday nights starting again on Jan 17, 2018.

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Achievement: A Grade winner Marg Tuckett with B Grade winner Carol Johnson at the Woorayl Golf Club.

Woorayl ladies THERE was a great attendance of 14 ladies on Wednesday, December 13, for the final programme event for the 2017 season. It was a ‘novelty’ format with a choice of three clubs and a putter to be used in the nine hole Stableford event. Some players found that the clubs they chose had them ‘thinking outside the square’. They had to use a club they would not normally select but the results left many surprised

as to what was possible. Thanks was expressed to Gatha Foodstore for their sponsorship of the day and those who received the lovely ‘hamper baskets’ were very appreciative. The course was in top condition and the greens continue to improve after the coring and sanding. It was great to have Chris Perrett back on the fairways after some time away from them. The A Grade winner was

Star pair: winners at Korumburra Golf Club last Wednesday were Lee Clements (A Grade) and Merrissa Cosson (B Grade and Monthly Medal).

Korumburra ladies IT was a fine but hot day last Wednesday for the stroke

Leongatha ON Saturday, 76 golfers contested a Stableford event with the course in magnificent condition and the greens a little slow but recovering extremely well from the recent coring. Best score of the day in a countback was produced by John Fraser, who also won C Grade, with 41 points. Trevor Rickard took out the A Grade event with 38 points in a countback and David Child won B Grade with 38 points. Balls were won by Tim McCarthy, Fred Debono, Bruce Hutton, Alexander Hill, Doug Clemann, Russell Williams, Henry Sedelies, Wayne Keen, John Eabry, Rod Mackenzie, Rod Hopcraft, Daniel Ruffin, Stuart Harry, Aaron Rigby, Merv Stubbs, Ian Debenham, Andy Horvath and Ron Paice. Michael Thomas took out the Super Comp for closest second shot to the third hole, Rod Hopcraft was NTP on the 14th and Bryan McCorkell was closest on the 16th hole. In pretty much perfect conditions on Tuesday, December 12, Geoff Maher and Les Newton produced the best round of the day of 48 points to win the 4BBB Stableford event. Runners up in a countback were Craig Hams and Norm Hughes with 47 points. Balls were awarded to John Dumont, Alan Kuhne, Trevor Seebeck, Doug Clemann, Peter Walsh, Ian Murchie, Ray Barbour, Andrew Smith, Bruce Hutton, Grant McRitchie, Nicholas Perrin, Gary Shar-

competition and the December monthly medal. Fifteen players entered the event and everyone enjoyed the cool clubhouse af-

thestar.com.au Marg Tuckett (12) 39 net on a countback from Elly Berryman (8) who was runner up. In B Grade, Carol Johnson was the winner which was the best score of the day (15½) 37.5 net with the runner up being Jo Graeme (16) 41 net. Ann Poole continued her good form with the putter winning with 11 putts. Nearest the pin on the eighth went to Marg Tuckett. Balls down the line went to Ann Poole (12) 40 net, Sharyn Rayson (7½) 41.5 and Alice Campbell (13½) 41.5 net ½. Whilst out playing, Jo Fennell (president) and Heather Sullivan (captain) prepared a welcoming Christmas table with all the trimmings in the clubhouse. A wonderful festive spirit was present with sumptuous lunch fair for not only the current members but also past members who had ‘retired’ from the club. Trophy presentations followed for the year’s achievements in each grade and the individual awards. Thanks go to Jenny Riseley for her statistician work. Pars – A Grade Elly Berryman (90), B Grade Heather Sullivan (41), Jo Graeme (17) c/back from Jo Fennell.

Putting (average) – A Grade Shirley Thomas (31.3), Ann Poole (30), and Lois Young (31). Eclectic – Sharyn Rogers (60.5), Jenny Riseley (65.5), Jo Fennell (65.5) C/back from Inge Giliam. Six best net – A Grade Elly Berryman (75.6), B Grade Heather Sullivan (76.6), and C Grade Elsie Mc Bride (77.3). Six best Stablefords (average) - A Grade Pauline Lancaster (32.5), B Grade Heather Sullivan (32.3), and Inge Giliam (33.6). Gobblers – Jo Graeme (5) c/back from Lois Young and Elly Berryman. Birdies – Sharyn Rayson (6). Consistency (points) – Heather Sullivan (63). Special thanks to Jo and Heather for all the preparation and organisation along with all the players for their contribution in making the day a memorable one. There is a break in competition now till the end of January. There will be ladies ‘social’ golf being played on Wednesdays during this period for those who would like to participate - you just need to be at the club at 9am.

terwards. In A Grade (0-25) Lee Clements, playing off a handicap of 12, was the winner with a nice round of 73 net and the runner up was Barb Walker (23) on 74 net, on a three way countback. The B Grade and the December Monthly Medal winner was Merrissa Cosson (26) with 72 net; this was Merrissa’s first medal. The runner up in B Grade was Sharon Adams (37) with 74 net. Balls down the line were awarded to Joan Peters and Moira Rogers on 74 net. The nearest the pin winners were Merrissa Cosson on the first hole, Lee Clements on

the seventh and Joan Peters on the 10th. Again, it was pleasing to see some of the newer girls playing nine holes. On Saturday, three girls played Stableford and Debbie Wrigley, playing off 28 handicap, had a ripper score of 43 points and reduced her handicap by two shots. The women had a very enjoyable Christmas break up dinner at Djinta Djinta last Wednesday evening; there were plenty of laughs throughout the Kris Kringle, Celebrity Heads and Bloopers. Thanks to Jenny Blackmore for her organisation and of course Eleonor and her staff for the beautiful dinner and delightful venue.

rock, Joe Lowell, Will Norden, Ron Paice and Chris Leaver. NTPs were Craig Hams on the 14th hole and John Dumont on the 16th. The midweek shotgun starts concluded for the year with the very popular Whisky Day event on Thursday last week, December 14. Russell Williams took out the A Grade honours with 39 points, then promptly won a nice little Christmas bonus in the Joker Poker draw. Doug Clemann was runner up in A Grade in a countback with 35 points. Peter Waters had a tremendous 40 points to win B Grade in a countback from Trevor Steer and Ian Watson finished in great style with 39 points to clean up in C Grade from runner up Col Sperling. Balls were awarded to Denis Wallace, John Eabry, Merv Stubbs, Peter Hobson, Mitchell Elliot, Mike Street, Bob Smith, Greg Ellt, Frances O’Brien, Ray Burton, Trevor Seebeck, Graham Hoskin, Rob Prichard, Peter Hartigan, Chris Leaver, Geoff McDonald, Joe Lowell, Jon Smith, Adam Henwood, John Simon, Geoff Maher, Les Newton, John Payne, Arthur Nilsson and Hugh Goodman. NTPs were Ken Smirk on the 14th hole and Marilyn Williams on the 16th.

for golf. The ladies scores reflected the weather and course conditions with S. Thomas taking out the event on a count back from H. Sullivan with 39 points. A. Campbell for her fine efforts received a ball for a great round of 37 points. The sponsor for the day was Rodney Goodwin – the club thanked Rod for his continued support. The men’s results were also impressive with R. Gourlay carding 43 points to win A Grade. B Grade was taken out by generous sponsor R. Goodwin with a very fine 41 points. C Grade was won by R. Warren with 38 points. Congratulations to all the major winners. Balls down the line went to G. McKinnon, R. Winkler, B. Hogan, G. Fennell, G. Calder and J. Diaper. Nearest the pins for the ladies on the eighth was M. Tuckett and the 17th S. Wakefield. Mens winners were on the eighth R. Beilby and the 17th T. Hogan. The raffle was won by the Tom Ryan syndicate. The club would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe Christmas and New Year; looking forward to seeing all for a round or two early next year.

Woorayl

THERE were 39 players on Saturday, December 16 for a stableford competition, with trophies by Scott Rodda. A Grade: B. Hessels (13

FORTY two golfers took out cards on Saturday; 32 men and 10 ladies, on what can only be described as a wonderful day

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hcp) 45 pts, R. Rees 41, P. Hornibrook 40, I. Cash 38, D. Van Rooye 37. B Grade: P. Harris (19 hcp) 40 pts on countback M. Deleeuw 40, G. Wilson 40, J. Campbell 39, C. Corr 39, I Dixon 38. Nearest the pin: 1st R. Spokes, 7th P. Harris, 10th B. Pope, 13th D. Sorrell. Tuesday’s winner was R. Spokes 41 pts and Thursday’s winner J. Young 37 pts.

Meeniyan WARM weather has arrived and the locals are scoring some hot scores as well. Tuesday saw Lloyd Redpath win with a fine 38 points closely followed by the newly crowned best club man Bruce Betts on 37 points, also winning nearest the pin on the 14th. Jeremy Riddle won the best nine on 20 points. Thursday saw the Bob McGeary show winning with 41 points closely followed by Daryle Gregg on 40 points on a count back from Brian Blair. NTP on eighth was Bob McGeary, 11th Bob McGeary and second shot fifth Bob McGeary. Best nine was Brian Blair 20 points. Saturday saw the much anticipated Meeniyan Gentlemen’s Club annual Fourball Ambrose event; the final one to ever be held. Thanks to Butch, Baggers, Skeet and the Diagonal divot for all the fun over the years. Winners were a rough crew assembled from the dregs that

Winning team: Maryanne Gartner, Rebecca Thomas and Jessica Harry enjoyed success at the Leongatha Golf Club.

Leongatha ladies LAST Wednesday, December 13, a large field played a 12 holes Ambrose event in teams of three. The event was played on the shorter green course over the back nine plus holes one, eight and nine on the front nine. The club sponsored the event. It was pleased to include in the field several nine hole players, plus Lyn Shaw, a graduate from John’s clinic and Jessica Harry now on school holidays. A shot gun start meant that all players were in the clubhouse with plenty of time to frock up for the Christmas lunch. Thank you to the many members who donated the generous array of raffle prizes.

The winning team was Bec Thomas, Jessica Harry and Maryanne Gartner with a net score of 45/ 36 5/8. Runners up were Fay Quilford, Vicki Milner and Bronwyn Debenham 50/37 ¾. DTL balls went to J. Paice, H. Mackenzie and M. Leaver 40 ¼, L. Renwick, N. Meagher and L. Shaw 41, J. Brownlie, M. Griffiths and P. Christensen 42 ¼, K. Elliott, J. Steer and M. Martin 42 ¾ ,and C. Touzel, M. Eabry L. Bassett, S. Wylie, M. Willder and K. Orford all with 42 7/8. NTP on 16th was Anne Gibson. Following presentations, the frivolity began. Christmas lunch was enjoyed by almost 80 women comprising players, their guests, wives of members and quite a few former players.

It’s always great to have them return for the occasion. The dress theme was baubles. Many had put quite an effort into their outfits, none more so than a couple of players whose baubles “lit up”. A big thank you goes to the staff and volunteers for providing the delicious lunch. Thanks also to Rob Martin and men’s captain Andy Bassett who were our waiters Saturday, December 16: Sixteen women enjoyed some great summer weather playing today’s Stableford event. Coral Gray had the best score of the day with 33 points. Down the line balls went to Susan Wylie, Wendy Parker and Karen Orford all with 31 points, and Melina Willder and Marg Griffiths both with 30 points on a c/b.

Christmas winners: Wonthaggi Golf Club’s A Grade winners were Marg Johnson and Jacqueline Loughran, and the B Grade winners were Chris Yann and Geraldine Prentice.

Wonthaggi ladies THE ladies Christmas break up day was a day of decorations, Christmas trees, awards for the year, thank yous to all the hard working ladies over the last 12 months and everyone will enjoy the time sheet format for the next few weeks to let the festivities rest. The days format was a shotgun start of Canadian Foursomes with partners randomly drawn. The surprised A Grade winners were friends Marg Johnson and Jacqueline Loughran with (15) 78 net arrived without a team, consisting of Phill Johnston, Will Bullock, Neil Park and Brad Wright amassing a net score of 55.125. Runners up were the crew of Reg Hannay, Daryle Gregg, Matt Van Boven and Frank Peile. A special award was made to the strugglers consisting of Bob McGeary, Lloyd Redpath, Bill Pratt and Winno Reilly on 59.375. NTP winners were second Matt Vanboven, eighth Brian Dewar, 11th Bob McGeary and 14th Dave McIntyre. Members draw: Lenny Sellings not present, so Jackpot next week. Next week is a Single Stableford to ease everyone into Christmas. Merry Christmas to all

narrowly from Marg Ryan and Robyn Wilkinson (18) 79 net. B Grade was a close fight with Chris Yann and Geraldine Prentice (20) 77 net from Betty Bowmar and Pam Hanley 78 on c/b from Anne Poulton and Jan Jeeves 78 NTP on second was Catherine Bolding, fourth Jan Jeeves, eighth Pro Pin Balls Leonie Bentick, 13th Maree Anderson, and 17th Sev Piasente. BDL went to J. Jeeves and A. Poulton 78, D. Harvey and I. Ruby 82, and A. Walker and

Leonie Bentick 82. Congratulations to the team of Jan Jeeves, Jan Beaumont and Anne Walker who won the Foster Bowl on Monday. Also congratulations to Anne Walker winning A Grade in the Welshpool Plate the previous Friday. Some girls are going to put their clubs in hibernation as some have played two or three times in a week. So now girls put your name on the time sheet until the opening day of Wednesday, January 31.

from all at Meeniyan Golf Club.

Winner: Fred Tyers 37 points. NTP: sixth C. Gray and 13th R. Reusch. DTL: R. Reusch 35 and R. Smith 34. Friday, December 15: Chook Run. Winner: P. Delaney 20 points. DTL: A. Naylor and G. Price. Saturday, December 16: 4BBB Stableford. Winners: J. Stone and K. Flett. Runner up: D. Jenkins and R. McCallion. NTP: fourth K. Flett, sixth D. Summers, 13th D. Hutchinson, 15th T. Vanin and 17th S. Reid. DTL: C. Gray and G. Buckland 47, R. Smith and B. Robinson 46, and O. Kindellan and R. Coughran -Lane. Eagle: fifth L. McKenzie. Ladies Stableford: Anne Heywood 35. DTL: B. Britten 35 and V. Gow 34.

Foster RESULTS: Tuesday, December 12: Stableford. Winner: Randy Reusch 37 points. NTP: sixth and 17th P. Spencer. DTL: F. Tyers and J. Mathers. Wednesday, December 13: Two ball aggregate. Winners: T. Prue and A. Heywood 37 points. R/U: G. Tyers and J. O’Sullivan 35 points. NTP: sixth Shirley Cook. Second shot: A: G. Tyers. B: P Witheridge. DTL: R. Knee and F. McGlead 29, B. Britten and M. Symmons 28, and B. Warren and V. Reid 28. Thursday, December 14: Stableford.

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Sails up at Inverloch GLORIOUS sailing weather greeted the South Gippsland Yacht Club fleet on Sunday for the final two races of the Commodore’s Cup series.

With a steady easterly breeze and plenty of water due to the midday high tide, duty officer Folkert Janssen was able to set regulation triangular courses with Christmas time: Lyle Hawkins, Marie Sands and Sur Woods from Inverloch plenty of room for tactical sailing. celebrated Christmas at the Leongatha Golf Club on Wednesday. In the multihull division Jake Lurati retired early with a breakage, leaving Pete Kiely to make the most of the conditions. LEONGATHA Golf He was able to take out Club women enjoyed both races by a fair margin a beautiful Christmas from Shaun Freeman. lunch and drinks after Good luck to Jake who a morning out on the soon heads to Perth for the Nacra National Titles. course. Matt Kiely didn’t quite Around 50 golfers athave the same luck as Pete. tended the function which In the monohulls Matt was held on a perfect battled gainfully all day summer’s day in the club but was always just off the house. pace of Toby Leppin who Here’s cheers: sisters took out both races. Rita and Anna de Bondt This Sunday there will from Inverloch celebratbe a Christmas Eve race ed the festive season after at 11am followed by a late a morning of golf with a barbecue lunch to herald glass of wine and lunch the start of the holiday sailat the Leongatha Golf ing period. Club on Wednesday. The Serious Surf Stuff Summer Series starts on Wednesday, December 27. Tackers learn to sail courses for kids and adults are being offered at Inverloch from January 2 to 4. For further information see sgycinverloch.com.au

Festive lunch for golfers

Perfect day: Sunday saw ideal sailing conditions at Inverloch for the South Gippsland Yacht Club’s weekly event.

Super sailing: Alana Lopez-Freeman sailed well in C Division in the South Gippsland Yacht Club’s Sunday sail at Inverloch.

Honours for South Gippsland Freestyle Karate

Christmas celebrations: from left, Kerry Hogan, Geri Hastings and Cheryl Borg from Leongatha and Inverloch enjoyed a morning out of the course before SOUTH settling in for a delicious lunch at the Leongatha Golf Club on Wednesday. Freestyle

Gippsland Karate held its first end of year presentation and awards ceremony on Saturday, December 16. The day also featured its first Yudansha Grading (black belt grading) with Mick Ognenovski attempting his fourth Dan Grading and passing with a high standard in the presence of Kancho Greg Braun, a senior instructor in Freestyle Karate from Adelaide, South Australia. He was also presented with the new teaching title of “Renshi” (Lower master). Kancho Greg stated it was through Mick Ognenovski’s dedication to his students and club to why he obtained the new title “The promotion to Renshi was a massive shock,” Mick Ognenovski said. “I’m very humbled and

honored to have received it in front of all my students and family members.” The day also produced two new Sempai’s (assistant instructors) Peter Gould and Taylan Ognenovski. Club sponsors were also presented with a certificate for the help they provided the club throughout the year. Major winners were: Senior Student of Year 2017: Patrick Biro Junior Student of Year 2017: Mitchell Landry Highly Dedicated Senior: Kris Atkinson Highly Dedicated Junior: Thomas Telfer Most Improved Senior: Daniel Biro Most Improved Junior: Ali Baumgartner Member of the Year: Scott Telfer Ultimate Student of the Month: Sam Patterson Lessons are held in Leongatha, Korumburra and Foster.

Right, Achievement: Mick Ognenovski was presented with the new teaching title of “Renshi” folIn action: South Gippsland Freestyle Karate founder and head instructor Mick lowing South Gippsland Freestyle Karate’s presentation day. Ognenovski was graded on Saturday.

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• Leongatha Little Athletics

Leongatha athletes compete at states LEONGATHA Little Athletes met for its Christmas twilight meet last Thursday.

The 116 athletes were surprised with a visit from Santa with some lollies before they began competing. They achieved 119 personal bests for the night. Five teams consisting of 20 athletes travelled to Lakeside Stadium at Albert Park on Saturday for the State Relay Championships. It was a very early start for the two U15 girls’ teams, who competed in the first event of the day at 8.30am. The athletes had a very long but enjoyable day, soaking up the experience of competing on the best track in Victoria.

The U9 boys competed in the 4 x 100 metre and 4 x 200 metre relays, placing seventh in both heats. The U10 boys competed in the 4 x 100 metre and 4 x 200 metre relays, placing fifth and seventh in their heats respectively. The U12 girls competed in the 4 x 100 metre relay, placing eighth in their heat, and 800 metre medley relay final, placing sixth. The U15 girls A team competed in the 4 x 200 metre relay, placing eighth in their heat. The U15 girls B team competed exceptionally well in their 4 x 100 metre and 4 x 200 metre heats to qualify for finals in both events. They placed fifth in both the 4 x 100 metre and 4 x 200 metre finals, and sixth in the 800 metre medley final.

• South Coast Athletics

Excellent results for South Coast TEN South Coast athletes competed at round eight of Athletics Victoria Shield at Casey Fields on Sunday, December 10.

U9 boys: Jacob Bolge, Max Brocklesby and Tej Gaddam placed seventh in their heats at the State Relay Championship. Absent: Max Fowles.

U10 boys: Isaac Bolge, Billy Horskins, Jack McNaughton and Jasper Shone placed fifth and seventh at the State Relay Championships.

Close one: Riley Rutland and Harvey Smith (U10B) battle it out to the finish line in their middle distance event.

It was a great day of fun and competition with some excellent results, including Georgia Burns breaking the 2000m Steeplechase club record, and Jeffter Ihomana breaking the long jump club record. The final local meet for the season was held on Tuesday, December 12, at Wonthaggi, with relays followed by a family barbecue to celebrate 10 years of South Coast Athletics. Shield round eight results are below: U14B: Harrison Clark - 100m 17.84, 400m 80.75, Long Jump 3.01m, Javelin 12.10m U14G: Georgia Burns - 2000m steeplechase 8:09.2 (club record), 100m 14.52, 1500m 5:28.5, 400m 69.11, Javelin 19.01m, Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery - 80m hurdles 14.30, 100m 14.25, Javelin 29.30m U16G: Nicola Slade - 100m 14.26, Long Jump 4.23m, Pole Vault 2.20m U18G: Aliesha Wrigley 1500m 5:34.5, 400m 67.38 U20G: Courtney Clark - 100m 16.88, 400m 84.72, Long Jump 2.88m, Discus 10.26m Open Men: Brenton Taber - 100m 12.14, 400m 59.32, Long Jump 5.32m Open Women: Sarah Lewis - 1500m 5:06.0, 400m 62.67 Masters Men: Jeffter Ihomana - Long

Jump 4.46m (club record), Pole Vault 2.20m Masters Women: Beth Montgomery - Discus 14.52m Mens 4x100m relay: (Brenton Taber, Ray Slade, Courtney Clark and Harrison Clark) 60.19 Womens 4x100m relay: (Tevuro Ihomana Montgomery, Sarah Lewis, Aliesha Wrigley and Georgia Burns) 57.54

Big feat: Georgia Burns was pictured on her way to breaking the 2000m Steeplechase club record during round eight of Athletics Victoria Shield.

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Record smashed in Wonthaggi LAST Saturday was the club’s final meet for 2017 as everyone U12 girls: Pallas Lamers, Sienna Cruickshank, Emma Mark and Mia Burt takes a break for Christmas. placed eighth in their 200m heat, and sixth in the 800m medley relay final at the State Relay Championships.

U15 A team: Autumn Crimp, Louise Janssen, Sarah Doolan and Alex Ritchie placed eighth at the State Relay Championships.

U15 B team: Ella Osborne, Georgia Burns, Charlie Brewis and Jasmine Woods performed well at the State Relay Championship, qualifying for finals in their events.

There were 242 PBs for the morning. James Wright (U6B) broke the 60m hurdle record in a time of 14.15 seconds. Also in the U6s, Taj Blundy set a new record in the 50m sprint with a time of 10.44 seconds. Chelsea Rowe (U7G) also broke the 50m club record, in 10.24 seconds. Meanwhile Baia Pugh continues to rewrite the record books with a brisk 2:40.79 in the Under 11 Girls 800m. The entry portal for the State Multi Event, which this season will be held at Casey Fields, is currently open. All athletes in the U9 to U15 age groups are welcome to sign up. Also it’s time to get your entries in for the Regional Track and Field Championships which will be held in Berwick in February. This is open to any athletes from U9 to U15 who have attended a minimum of four local meets. A reminder that the club starts back in the new year on Saturday, January 13. Five personal bests: U8B: Aidan Smyth, 700m, 70m, High Jump, 60m Hurdles, Shot put U9G: Amelia Fletcher, Triple Jump, Discus, 60m Hurdles, 70m, 700m U10G: Camryn McKenzie, 800m, Triple Jump, 60m Hurdles, 70m, Discus U11G: Lara Smyth and Eleanor Wright, 800m, Javelin, Long Jump, 60m Hurdles, 70m U12B: James Lewis, 800m, Javelin, 60m Hurdles, 70m, Long Jump

Special visit: athletes Maya Fraser and Abi McCulloch take time out from events to chat with Santa. Four personal bests U6B: Bailey Logan, Turbo Javelin, 50m, 70m, 60m Hurdles; Harvey Oats and James Wright, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump, 60m Hurdles, 70m; Taj Blundy, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump, 50m, 70m U7B: Jude Rigby and Saya Logan, Turbo Javelin, 50m, 60m Hurdles, 70m U7G: Chelsie Rowe, Long Jump, 50m, 60m Hurdles, 70m U8B: Turi Holmberg and Daniel Patch, Shot Put, 60m Hurdles, 70m, High Jump. U8G: Lila Terlich, Shot put, High Jump, 60m hurdles, 70m U9B: Archie Moore and Austin Grime, Triple Jump, 60m Hurdles, 70m, 700m U9G: Zara Duscher, Triple Jump, Dis-

cus, 70m, 700m U10B: Harvey Smith, 800m, Triple Jump, 60m hurdles, 70m; Jeremy Kelly and Caleb Logan, Triple Jump, 60m Hurdles, Discus, 70m U10G: Riahn Hawthorne, Triple Jump, 60m hurdles, discus, 70m Alarna Dakin, 800m, 60m Hurdles, 70m, Discus U11B: Archie Terlich, 800m, javelin, 60m Hurdles, 70m U11G: Qiarshi Adams, 800m, Javelin, 70m, Long Jump; Molly Rivers, 60m Hurdles, 70m, 800m, Javelin U12B: 800m, Javelin, 60m Hurdles, 70m, Long Jump U12G: Hannah Kelly, 800m, long jump, 60m hurdles, 70m

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Section 1 winners: Caz Copeland, Janet Chambers, Karen Sheerin and Shelley Walker from the Wonthaggi Turkeys were premiers after winning five sets Honoured: Jye Gourley and Leongatha Tennis Club president Glenn Kleeven congratulated Rhonda and 44 games. Newton, Marg Barter, Greg Marshman and Frank Dekker on being recognised for their services to the club. They are joined by Tennis Victoria senior participation leader Tanya Mason.

Tennis volunteers recognised THE Leongatha Tennis Club is thriving in Gippsland and it’s no wonder when it has a community of committed volunteers steering the club.

On Sunday, December 10, at the annual Christmas party, Leongatha Tennis Club president Glenn Kleeven and Tennis Victoria senior participation leader Tanya Mason were on hand to present Tennis Service Awards to four very worthy tennis volunteer administrators – Frank Dekker, Greg Marshman, Rhonda Newton and Marg Barter. A Tennis Victoria Service Award is decided by the Board of Tennis Victoria and is an award to recognise persons who have demonstrated their contribution to the sport of tennis through devoted and significant service to any one or more of the State Tennis Association’s affiliated tennis clubs and/or associations and/or member organisations. Frank Dekker joined the club in 1990 as a committee member. Frank has a long list of personal achievements and roles within the club. He took over the role as vice president of the Leongatha Tennis Club for eight years before stepping up as the president for another eight years. He was the Allambee and District Tennis Association president for three years and junior association president and junior secretary also for a year. Upon receiving his award Frank said;

“The tennis club has a lot of good people here and we have a lot of good juniors coming through who we hope will be here for a while to come.” Greg Marshman first became a member of the Leongatha Tennis Club committee in 2007, and he remains a very prominent member to this day. Greg’s main role within the club is the role of night tennis coordinator. Greg said; “I kept night tennis running and now my kids are into it and they love it and they’re having a good time and that’s what it’s all about.” He has also spent eight years in the club position of vice president since he first joined the committee. Greg spends countless hours completing the small jobs that need to be done, such as putting the bins out, getting the balls out, and replenishing the drinks machine. Rhonda Newton began playing tennis at Leongatha Tennis Club in 2005 before she took on her first official role in 2008. She was appointed as the treasurer until 2009 when she stepped down for a year, only to be reappointed a year later. It wasn’t until the 2015/16 season before Rhonda changed roles from treasurer to secretary. Alongside this commitment, Rhonda puts in a monumental amount of time and effort into smaller jobs that are required to be done around the club. She does the shopping for the club, placing out ball tins and score sheets on match days, and general cleaning of the

club. In accepting her award Rhonda said; “it’s really nice just to be recognised for doing the work, and I’m going to continue to do it.” Marg Barter first joined the Leongatha Tennis Club in the early 80s. It wasn’t long before she took on her first role at the club as secretary; she did this for 10 years before deciding to step down from the role. A couple of years later though, she was asked if she could take on the role once again and she obliged for another two years. Other jobs within the club that Marg has taken on include being a part of the Saturday competition team’s selection panel, a role she’s played for over 15 years, night tennis committee, club memberships and she’s always been an all-round club delegate. Five years ago Marg was presented a life membership of the Leongatha Tennis Club. “Small clubs are run by their volunteers. If you want to be there and doing stuff around the club, it’s best to participate. I’m a big believer that Leongatha is one of the best places to play sport so keep playing everybody,” Marg said during her speech. Tennis Victoria congratulates Marg, Rhonda, Greg and Frank on receiving a Tennis Victoria Service Award and thanks them for their contribution to tennis in Victoria.

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis ON Saturday, December 16 in Section 1 Korumburra won all its sets against Leongatha North.

The first men’s set was worth going to see with great hitting and rallies from all players. Inverloch won well over Koonwarra. Koonwarra is looking for fill-ins again this week. Let’s hope it will be easier after the break Greg. It was a good day’s tennis on the Island. Frank Dekker and David Rooks enjoyed the tennis and also the drinks. Marg Barter was pleased with her day too. A good round of tennis. Well done Korumburra, the winner against Gold in Section 2. Good to see Kirby Mileto back on the court.

Berrys Creek was the big winner over Koonwarra with three tiebreakers. Green was pleased with a win over Baromi. Two tiebreakers went to Green. Outtrim played Hallston, and what a great venue Outtrim is. The atmosphere among the players was just as good. Outtrim was the winner. In Section 3 Federer was the winner against Baromi. Hayden Jones won his singles which was the only set the team won. Nadal won five sets and the games to defeat Mardan. We have a lot of young players playing in the association over the three sections. Some of these players will have been VCE students. Let’s hope they have all passed well enough for the courses they

hope to do. Outtrim as the host club is making arrangements for the tournaments on January 20. Maybe if you have your entries worked out you could enter them to the secretary or any member of the executive. As the ladies and men’s doubles and the mixed doubles in all sections are to be played on the same day, it will be a big day of tennis. Merry Christmas to all, enjoy the break and look forward to 2018.

Results Section 1: Inverloch 6.67 d Koonwarra 2.34, Korumburra 9.72 d Leongatha North 0.40, Phillip Island 6.58 d Leongatha 3.49. Section 2: Outtrim 5.58 d Hallston 4.52, Berrys Creek 8.71 d Koonwarra 1.46, Ko-

Section 1 runners up: Inverloch Diamond’s Jen Scott, Dawn Hughes, Brooke Scapin and Liza Burrows came in second after facing Wonthaggi Turkeys in the grand final.

Midweek pennant finals battled out SOUTH Gippsland Midweek Ladies Pennant Tennis Association spring competition finals were held on December 12 at the Inverloch Tennis Club. The weather turned on a perfect day for tennis. Section 1: Wonthaggi Turkeys played Inverloch Diamonds. Most of the games were quite close with two tie breakers being played but Wonthaggi was a little too strong on the day. Wonthaggi Turkeys 5 sets 44 games defeated Inverloch Diamonds 1 set 30 games. Section 2: Inverloch Jigger Diggers played Bena. These two teams have been the top two

teams all season, so it was a great game to watch with scores going back and forth all match, but on the day Bena ran out winners. Bena 4 sets 43 games defeated Inverloch 2 sets 31 games. The next competition for the ladies Tuesday competition will start early February. The association is looking for more players especially from the Korumburra – Leongatha area. If you think you might be interested or would like to know a little more about the competition, either as an individual player or perhaps you would like to enter your own team, there are three sections. Please give Sue a ring on 0401 039 824 or Chris on 0408 680 282. If you are interested, please let the association know by January 16.

rumburra 6.66 d Leongatha Gold 3.42, Leongatha Green 5.61 d Baromi 4.53. Section 3: Federer 6.49 d Baromi 1.27, Nadal 5.49 d Mardan 2.32.

Ladders Section 1 Inverloch ..............................83.0 Korumburra ........................79.0 Phillip Island........................75.0 Leongatha North .................51.5 Koonwarra.............................43.0 Leongatha..............................42.0 Section 2 Berrys Creek........................87.0 Baromi ..................................75.5 Outtrim ................................66.5 Koonwarra ...........................62.5 Hallston .................................57.0 Korumburra ...........................48.5 Leongatha Gold.....................42.5 Leongatha Green ...................39.0 Section 3 Nadal ....................................59.5 Federer .................................53.5 Mardan.................................29.5 Baromi ..................................26.5

Section 2 winners: Bena’s Kelly Smith, Lesley Turton, Jenny Cecil, Lyn Leppin and Wendy Green won four sets and 43 games to secure the premiership.

Mirboo North and District Junior Tennis Association RESULTS and ladders from round 11 – December 16 A Grade Leongatha Groth v Leongatha Millman – no score sheet received; Fish Creek 3 sets, 25 games defeated Baromi 3 sets, 23 games; Mardan bye.

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Leongatha Duckworth 3 sets, 28 games defeated Leongatha Thompson 3 sets, 25 games; Baromi 6 sets, 36 games defeated Mardan 0 sets, 7 games; Leongatha Rodionova 6 sets, 36 games defeated Leongatha Gavrilova 0 set, 11 games; Fish Creek bye.

Baromi .....................57.5 Fish Creek ...............55.5 Leongatha Rodionova40 Leongatha Duckworth29 Mardan ........................25 Leongatha Gavrilova 19.5 Leongatha Thompson18.5

C Grade Leongatha Barty 6 sets,

28 games defeated Leongatha North 2 sets, 14 games; Leongatha Stosur 4 sets, 21 games defeated Mardan 4 sets, 20 games.

Ladder Leongatha Barty.....68.5 Leongatha North .......53 Leongatha Stosur .....30.5 Mardan ........................28

Section 2 runners up: Inverloch Jigger Diggers’ Sue Clark, Mycalie Hoggett, Mandy Kennedy and Avril Piasente were second to Bena in the grand final. Absent: Adine Robb.

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Wonthaggi chase down win ROUND eight C1 action saw Wonthaggi host Town, that were sent in after losing the toss. Town could only manage 70 before being bowled out, Graham Pouw top scoring with 15, while Kaidyn Dudley and Beau Van Agtmaal each took three wickets. In reply, Wonthaggi dominated to reach its total without losing a wicket, finishing 0/84 off just 20 overs, Paul Hammer on 50 not out. Nerrena ventured to MDU, that bowled first after losing the toss. Nerrena reached 7/159 after its 40 overs, Poly Joseph top scoring with 39, whilst Mitchell Hoober took 2/36 off his eight overs. At work: Dane Ryan and Chris Gilmore kept In reply, MDU were bowled out for 134, score for Mirboo North over the weekend. Wayne Cocksedge top scoring with 47, whilst Michael Collins took 4/11 off his seven overs. Phillip Island played host to Inverloch, that won the toss and elected to bat. An Inverloch win never looked likely, and were bowled out for 72, Ned Bradley the top scorer with 16, whilst Peter Francis took 5/16 off his seven overs. In reply, Phillip Island reached the total with

Mighty effort for Mirboo North

two wickets down, finishing on 2/78, Russell Cleeland was the hero with 47 not out. Korumburra ventured across to OMK, that batted after winning the toss. Murray Gow made 59 not out which helped his side to 6/150 after its 40 overs whilst Matt Wrigley took 3/31 off his eight overs to restrict OMK. In reply, Korumburra reached its target seven wickets down, finishing on 7/155. Peter Churchill anchored the innings with a solid 70 whilst Sam Matthews took 3/23 off his eight overs. C2 action saw Glen Alvie host OMK, that batted after winning the toss. OMK only reached 9/67 after 40 overs, Andrew Perry top scoring with 20 runs not out, while Glen Alvie’s Jarrod Newsome took 3/15 off seven overs. In reply, Glen Alvie made 89 runs between only four batsmen before securing a win. David Hynes was at the top of the rank with 48 before retiring and Joe Burke made 24. Wonthaggi Workmens hosted Kilcunda Bass, that lost the toss and bowled first. Wonthaggi dominated, reaching a total of

3/240 after 40 overs against Kilcunda’s 64. Justin Licis was the standout batsmen making 66 not out. Darcy Brosnan and Matthew Schreck weren’t far behind with 48 and 46. In reply, Bryn Noble was the highest scorer for Kilcunda with 14 not out while Sean Roche took 3/12 off 8. Phillip Island ventured across to Korumburra, that won the toss and elected to bat first. It was all eyes on Tim Morrison who made 45 adding to its final score of 8/131 although it wasn’t quite enough to defeat Phillip Island’s 3/153. Tyce Kleverkamp and Daniel McCausland both took two wickets each. Phillip Island’s top scorer was McCausland with 47 before retiring hurt whilst Matt Cozzio took 2/10 off eight overs. Poowong Loch hosted Koonwarra Leongatha RSL, who lost the toss and was sent to bowl first. Brady Nicholls made 44 not out which helped his side to 4/148 after its 40 overs, however it was victory for Koony that finished on 3/156. Paris Buckley took 1/11 off eight overs for the Cougars.

IT was a good day for most of the cricketers at Mirboo North before the Christmas break.

The Firsts slugged it out at Morwell but did not have the fire power to dismiss a talented batting order for Morwell. The Seconds came from behind to grab an unlikely win at Peter Siddle oval. The Thirds at Latrobe also had a comprehensive win with all the players in good form with bat and ball. First Grade: Morwell’s top order was in good form as it passed Mirboo North’s total of 187 with plenty of overs in hand and went on to compile 242 with Brincat 55 and Webber 47 leading the way. It was very pleasing to see young Rohan Hughes grab four for 37 off his 14 overs in another promising display. Dale Banks claimed two for 42 and wickets also went to Will Cheatley and Rob Phoenix, who bowled tightly, but Morwell’s batting was just better on the day. They still remain in touch to challenge after the break in January. Second Grade: Mirboo North batted first and made nine for 119, which was a struggle on the wicket that offered assistance to the bowlers. Newcomer Rick Williams batted really well and patiently with 31 and impressed, as well as Luke Powell with 27, but Mirboo North batted out the overs to give the side a chance of defending the total. Latrobe came out with positive batting and at one stage had rattled up one for 66 with Smith getting 36 but Powell with his left arm chins and offies removed the dangerous top order. Latrobe crumbled under the onslaught of young spinners in Connor Williams two for 23 and Powell three for 19 in a valuable effort with bat and ball and then even younger Ethan Woodhall three for five was very good. Todd Alexander claiming two for nine made the Latrobe bats look very ordinary as they raced through the middle and late order to grab six for 10 and restrict them to 102. It was a mighty effort from the young bowlers to win. Third Grade: This was a great effort from the Mirboo North Thirds with another good win. Latrobe batted first and could only manage 98 with pace man Brad Dyke four for 25 the main destroyer, but it was also the father and son combination in Chris and Brendan Gilmore who took three for 23 and two for 12 to restrict Latrobe Good fielding and catching also prevailed. Mirboo North’s top order made short work of the chase as Rob Hussey 23 and Chris Anders 51 got the side away to a good start, but it was Harley Towns who hit the ball very hard to 61. The runs flowed easily as Mirboo North raced to two for 191 to boost percentage in a good all round win. All sides now have a break and return on January 7 and 14 to home games.

In form: Ian Southall played a good off side shot during the match at Churchill on Sunday.

Goannas win tight match ON a fine, sunny day on Sunday, December 17, the Sunbury Over-60 cricket team came to Andrews Park at Churchill for the game against the Gippsland Goannas.

The ground and pitch were in excellent condition and the Churchill Cricket Club is to be commended for the welcome given to the veteran teams. Winning the toss and batting, Fred Debono and Ian Gibson opened the innings for the Goannas, with Debono bowled for six in the third over. Ray Smith joined Gibson and they put together an excellent partnership, and took the score to one for 71 at the drinks break. Both retired,

allowing Rob Francis, Murray Moore (24), Neil Meredith, Ian Southall (25), Alex Dowsett, Doug Pell, Peter Anton and Graeme Freshwater to push the score along to three for 109 at 30 overs, and seven for 155 at the end of their 40 over innings. After another superb afternoon tea the Sunbury team started their innings, facing the bowling of Southall and Anton. Southall’s first three overs were maidens, and Anton took three wickets as Sunbury fell to three for 22 at the 10 over mark. Meredith and Kel Bond bowled the next 14 overs to the better Sunbury batters, who were 3/68 at the 20 over drinks break. Freshwater and Francis bowled next and Alex Dowsett bowled the last over and took two wickets. Bond, two, and Freshwater, one, had taken the other wickets to fall, and Sunbury completed

their innings at eight down for 144 runs. Gibson took a catch and affected a stumping, while Smith (2) and Bond took excellent catches. The Goannas had thus won by 11 runs in what was a good tight game of cricket. The Goannas now have a break for the festive season, but some of them will represent the SE Zone in a match against one of the other Vic regions on the January 7. The Goannas’next game will be an away game against the Yarra Valley Over-60 team, probably at Seville, on January 14, and the next home game will be on January 21 at Mirboo North. Training will start on Wednesdays in the New Year at 4:45pm at the Glengarry nets.

Cricketers gear up for 2018 THE next round of local cricket is January 6.

Junior Country Week U14 and 15s starts in this area from January 1 to 5 with six associations competing; Central, Warragul, Traralgon, Sale Maffra, Bairnsdale and Leongatha sponsored by

IGA San Remo and Evans Petroleum. There’s a new concept this year with 20/20’s on Wednesday at Scorpion Park and Outtrim, and finals on the Friday for the first time followed by presentations of awards and Gippsland teams of the week.

The Leongatha players selected in the teams will hold a practice session at Outtrim this Thursday, December 21, at 5pm followed by a barbecue and presentation to each player of their uniforms by Daniel Mock, captain of Leongatha’s GCL team.

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Double hat trick seals the deal A DOUBLE hattrick from bowler Josh Moore drove Koonwarra/LRSL to victory. Town’s Steven Fixter made 19 runs before he was bowled by Moore, and the next three batsmen stood no chance against him. Town captain Ashley Hickey top scored with 30 runs. Cougars’ bowler Kevin Thorne also bowled well, taking 4/6. Moore’s reign had Town all out for 72. Matt Wilson led the charge for the Cougars, making 39 runs. Daniel

Baker later made 23 runs and was not out at the end of the innings. Fixter and Warren Turner took two wickets each. Koonwarra/LRSL took the points with 4/75. OMK’s opening partnership gave Phillip Island little chance to take the win. After winning the toss, Phillip Island elected to bat first. Blake Insall’s 43 not out was the top score, followed by 36 runs from Liam Keating. Dylan McMeekin and Russell White each took two wickets. Phillip Island finished

On fire: Josh Moore took a rare double hat trick (four wickets in four balls) for Koonwarra/LRSL against Town on Saturday and finished with 5/7 off his eight overs.

its innings 6/137. Enter the partnership of Luke Jones and Ethan Lamers; the pair made 75 and 78 runs respectively. For Phillip Island, wickets were taken by Scott Boyack, Chris Andrews, Anton Thomas and Matthew Parsons. In the end, OMK was 4/205. Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club outplayed Nerrena. Nerrena won the toss and sent the Workers in first. After a slow opening, Workers’ captain Liam Sawyer stepped in and put 61 runs on the board. Joel Brann and Jaxon Wade made 25 and 22 runs respectively. Charlie Dougherty was Nerrena’s top bowler, taking 3/42. The Workers set the challenge at 8/180. Nerrena started its innings well with opening batsmen Ashley Harrison and Hayden Funnell making 41 and 44 runs respectively. However, Brann and Wade knocked out the middle order quickly, taking 2/24 and 2/33 respectively. Nerrena lost the points with a final tally of 7/161. Kilcunda Bass lost the day to MDU in a close

match. Batting first, MDU pair Matthew Olden and Mark Le Page won the day by accumulating 41 and 37 runs respectively. Kilcunda Bass’s Ryley Duff took 3/23 and Rohan Duff took 2/15. MDU’s winning tally was 5/147. For Kilcunda Bass, the top score came through at the end of the innings when Daniel Blackney accumulated 40 not out. Until that point, James Markland was the top batsman with 20 runs. MDU bowlers Cooper Cary, Joshua Brown and Le Page took two wickets each to finish off the game. Kilcunda Bass pulled up short, all out for 134. KOONWARRA L/RSL d TOWN 1st innings Town M. Kreutzberger lbw. b. A. Drury ..................... 11 A. Hickey c. S. Moore b. K. Thorne ................... 30 S. Fixter b. J. Moore........... 19 J. Dean lbw. b. J. Moore....... 0 N. Hanily b. J. Moore........... 0 J. Richardson lbw. b. J. Moore ....................... 0 W. Turner c. D. Baker b. J. Moore ....................... 1 R. Edwards c. N. Arnup b. K. Thorne ..................... 1 N. Hodges b. K. Thorne ....... 2 L. Kleinert n.o. ..................... 2 D. Goss c. S. Moore b. K. Thorne ..................... 0

Extras .................................. 7 Total ................................... 72 Bowling: B. Hastings 0/20, N. Arnup 0/14, A. Drury 1/23, J. Moore 5/7, K. Thorne 4/6. 1st innings Koon L/RSL M. Wilson c. W. Turner b. S. Fixter ...................... 39 J. Hoy c. D. Goss b. W. Turner...................... 1 J. Moore lbw. b. J. Richardson ................ 3 D. Baker n.o. ...................... 23 J. Stockdale c. J. Richardson b. S. Fixter ........................ 0 D. Clark n.o. ......................... 0 Extras .................................. 9 Total ................................ 4/75 Bowling: A. Hickey 0/27, W. Turner 2/11, S. Fixter 2/26, N. Hanily 0/10. KILCUNDA BASS def by MDU 1st innings MDU M. Olden c. T. Aplin b. R. Duff ....................... 41 M. Le Page lbw. b. R. Duff ....................... 37 W. Prosser c&b. R. Duff ...... 3 J. McEwan b. R. Duff .......... 6 C. Cary lbw. b. R. Duff ........ 8 P. Vine n.o. ......................... 22 L. Mercer n.o........................ 7 Extras ................................ 23 Total .......................5/147 (cc) Bowling: D. Blackney 0/23, A. McBride 0/36, J. Markland 0/26, R. Duff 2/15, R. Duff 3/23, S. Tapscott 0/16. 1st innings Kilcunda Bass T. Aplin b. J. McEwan.......... 3 C. Elliott c. J. Brown b. P. Vine .......................... 1 J. Markland c&b. L. Mercer ............... 20 B. Joseph c. L. Mercer

b. C. Cary ......................... 5 R. Gardiner stp. J. McEwan b. J. Brown ..................... 14 Z. Crow c. A. Richardson b. J. Browne ................... 14 R. Duff c. M. Le Page b. B. Cantwell .................. 3 S. Tapscott lbwl b. M. Le Page ................. 16 D. Blackney n.o.................. 40 R. Duff c. J. McEwan b. M. Le Page ................... 0 A. McBride b. C. Cary ......... 1 Extras ................................ 17 Total ................................. 134 Bowling: P. Vine 1/17, L. Mercer 1/8, C. Cary 2/20, A. Richardson 1/15, J. Brown 2/28, B. Cantwell 1/18, M. Le Page 2/18. NERRENA def by WON CLUB 1st innings Won Club I. Barnes c. R. Baudinette b. S. Helms ..................... 16 M. Davey b. N. Battersby .... 0 L. McLean c. H. Funnell b. C. Dougherty ................ 7 L. Sawyer b. S. Murphy ..... 61 J. Brann c. N. Battersby b. S. Helms ..................... 25 C. Harvey c. N. Battersby b. S. Murphy .................... 9 D. Herbert c. J. Beckwith b. C. Dougherty ................ 5 J. Wade n.o. ........................ 22 B. Evans b. C. Dougherty .. 15 L. McGuirk n.o. ................... 1 Extras ................................ 19 Total .......................8/180 (cc) Bowling: C. Dougherty 3/42, J. Kelly 0/27, N. Battersby 1/28, J. Beckwith 0/13, S. Helms 2/34, S. Murphy 2/30. 1st innings Nerrena A. Harrison c. B. Evans b. J. Brann ...................... 41 H. Funnell c. L. McGuirk

Dismissed: Town batsman Neil Hodges was bowled by Koonwarra/LRSL’s Kevin Thorne (not pictured). b. B. Evans ..................... 44 N. Battersby lbw. b. L. McLean .................... 7 S. Helms lbw. b. J. Wade.... 10 J. Beckwith b. J. Wade ......... 7 R. Clark r.o. ........................ 12 J. Kelly b. J. Brann ............. 10 C. Dougherty n.o. ................. 9 T. Dyke n.o. .......................... 7 Extras ................................ 14 Total .......................7/161 (cc) Bowling: D. Herbert 0/27, N. Dobbie 0/19, J. Wade 2/33, J. Brann 2/24, L. McLean 1/26, B. Evans 1/25. OMK d PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island C. Epifano c. b. D. McMeekin ............. 17 J. Asbury c. b. J. Lamers ...... 1 B. Insall n.o. ....................... 43 T. Richards c. b. N. Auddino ................... 1 L. Keating c.

b. D. McMeekin ............. 36 M. Young c. b. R. White....... 0 C. Wilson c. b. R. White .... 26 M. Parsons n.o...................... 2 Extras ................................ 11 Total .......................6/137 (cc) Bowling: R. Dixon 0/26, J. Lamers 1/12, D. McMeekin 2/28, N. Auddino 1/28, R. White 2/34. 1st innings OMK L. Jones b. M. Parsons ....... 75 E. Lamers lbw. b. S. Boyack ................... 78 R. White n.o. ...................... 22 J. Lamers b. A. Thomas........ 7 D. Creed b. C. Andrews ....... 7 N. Creed n.o. ...................... 11 Extras .................................. 5 Total .............................. 4/205 Bowling: S. Boyack 1/35, M. Young 0/38, C. Andrews 1/34, C. Wilson 0/20, A. Thomas 1/44, M. Parsons 1/33.

• LDCA B Grade Division Two

Imperials fight for the win IN a match that went right down to the wire, the Imperials held on to a win over Inverloch by one run. Imperials’ batsman Kristian Gray set the team on the path to success with 56 runs. Ricky O’Loughlin later contributed 30 runs. Keen to keep the Imperials under pressure, Inverloch bowler Jacob Strickland rattled the top order and ultimately took 3/26 off his eight overs. The Imperials finished the innings with 8/137. Inverloch’s opening partnership of captain Clayton Fisher and Bradley Phillips had the Stingrays off to a strong start with 31 and 39 runs respectively.

However, Gray was in form and hungry for the points. He took 5/32, picking off the middle order. Inverloch fell short and was all out for 136. The Wonthaggi Miners had a comfortable win over Foster. Miners’ opening partnership of Adam Honeysett and Jack Aitken had the ball rolling with 49 and 39 runs respectively. Darren Beesey later made 46 runs. Foster bowlers Paul Jervies, Greg Collis and Andrew Starret took out two wickets each, and the Miners ended the innings with 7/187. W. Davy made 27 runs and Shaun Roffey made 23 runs, but Foster was unable to catch up. Miners’ bowler Wayne Chapman took out the top order with 3/9, and Foster ended the day all out for

114. Glen Alvie is sitting unopposed at the top of the ladder, and had a win against Poowong Loch this round. Jy Hull led his team to victory with 23 runs. Poowong Loch bowlers Troy Poynton, Glen Poynton and Geoff Birnie each took out two wickets, and Glen Alvie set a target of 8/104. Keanu Miller’s 17 runs was the top score for Poowong Loch. Glen Alvie bowlers Daniel Gilbert took out the top order and claimed 3/19, and the bottom order was dismissed by Wayne Luke, claiming 3/17. Poowong Loch was all out for 80. Korumburra had the bye this round. POOWONG LOCH def by GLEN ALVIE

1st innings Glen Alvie S. Lowe b. S. Head............... 4 J. Tiziani c. K. Miller b. G. Birnie..................... 19 S. Watson b. G. Poynton .... 12 J. Hull c. T. Allen b. G. Poynton ................. 23 J. Hales c. T. Poynton b. G. Birnie....................... 5 J. Thorn b. T. Poynton .......... 8 D. Tiziani n.o........................ 1 W. Luke c. M. Allen b. T. Poynton .................... 2 D. Gilbert c. G. Birnie b. J. Poynton..................... 9 J. Thomas n.o. ...................... 0 Extras ................................ 21 Total .......................8/104 (cc) Bowling: S. Head 1/6, J. Poynton 1/15, M. Allen 0/14, T. Poynton 2/15, J. Hibbs 0/2, G. Poynton 2/31, G. Birnie 2/14. 1st innings Poowong Loch S. Magnusson lbw. b. D. Gilbert ..................... 1 T. Allen c. J. Hull b. D. Gilbert ..................... 3 K. Miller c. J. Hales b. J. Thorn ...................... 17 T. Poynton c. J. Hull b. D. Gilbert ..................... 0

B. Hall c&b. J. Thorn ........... 3 M. Allen c. J. Tiziani b. W. Luke ...................... 13 J. Poynton c. J. Standish b. W. Luke ...................... 11 J. Hibbs b. J. Thomas ........... 0 G. Poynton c. J. Hales b. W. Luke ........................ 0 G. Birnie n.o....................... 11 S. Head r.o. ........................... 8 Extras ................................ 13 Total ................................... 80 Bowling: J. Thomas 1/16, D. Gilbert 3/19, J. Thorn 2/12, J. Hales 0/15, W. Luke 3/17. INVERLOCH def by IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials K. Gray c. J. Butcher b. C. Fisher ..................... 56 C. Mondal c. J. Butcher b. J. Strickland................ 11 D. McLennan c. J. Bowring b. J. Strickland.................. 6 B. Rayson c. J. Bowring b. E. Cousins .................... 3 K. Cooper hit wckt. b. E. Cousins .................... 0 R. O’Loughlin b. J. Strickland................ 30 P. McCaiughan n.o. .............. 7 P. McCaughan c. C. Fisher ... 2

T. McCaughan r.o. ................ 1 M. Portelli n.o. ..................... 1 Extras ................................ 20 Total .......................8/137 (cc) Bowling: J. Bowring 0/16, C. Fisher 2/18, J. Strickland 3/26, A. Mujtaba 0/32, E. Cousins 2/15, J. Williams 0/20. 1st innings Inverloch C. Fisher c. M. Portelli b. R. O’Loughlin ............ 31 B. Phillips b. K. Gray ......... 39 J. Williams c. M. Portelli b. P. McCaughan .............. 5 A. Mujtaba c. C. Mondal b. K. Gray......................... 1 R. Hughes b. K. Gray ........... 0 E. Cousins c. M. Portelli b. P. McCaughan ............ 15 J. Bowring c. L. Riseley b. K. Gray....................... 21 J. Strickland c. K. Cooper b. K. Gray......................... 4 J. Butcher n.o. ...................... 3 J. Belli r.o. ............................ 2 A. Box r.o. ............................ 1 Extras ................................ 14 Total ................................. 136 Bowling: P. McCaughan 2/14, R. O’Loughlin 1/34, M. Portelli 0/19, L. Riseley

Town secures funding THE Leongatha Town Cricket Club has received a funding boost and new equipment, after being awarded a CommBank Cricket Club Sponsorship.

Boost: Leongatha Commonwealth Bank branch manager Carlie Willis presented a cheque to Leongatha Town Cricket Club secretary Warren Turner.

On December 6, staff from the Commonwealth Bank’s Leongatha branch met with members of the cricket club, where they established their two year partnership. Now in its fourth year, the CommBank Cricket Club Sponsorship program provides local clubs with two years of funding worth $2000 a year, along with much-needed new equipment for training and matches. CommBank is Cricket Aus-

tralia’s longest standing partner and through its sponsorship helps bring more players, whether they be grassroots local, multicultural, Indigenous, people with disability or elite females to the pitch and into the limelight. In the last five years alone, CommBank has provided more than one million dollars in grants, sponsorships and cricket gear to 395 local cricket clubs. Carlie Willis, branch manager of Commonwealth Bank Leongatha said; “We are thrilled to be supporting the Leongatha Town Cricket Club. They provide opportunities for our local cricketers to develop their skills and the club also plays such an important role in our community.”

Commonwealth Bank Southern Star and all-rounder, Ellyse Perry, said; “Local clubs will always be the foundation of cricket in Australia, fostering talent, friendly competition and the love of the game. “Cricket clubs like the Leongatha Town Cricket Club help make the game more accessible to players and fans around the country. This additional funding and equipment makes a huge difference for both the club and sport more broadly.” Applications for the latest round of CommBank Cricket Club Sponsorships will open in November to local cricket clubs across Australia. To apply for a 2018 CommBank Cricket Club Sponsorship, please visit www.commbank.com. au/cricket.

0/15, B. Rayson 0/18, K. Gray 5/32. WON MINERS d FOSTER 1st innings Won Miners A. Honeysett c. G. Tanner b. G. Collis ..................... 49 J. Aitken b. A. Starret ......... 39 J. Nelson b. A. Starret .......... 0 S. Green c. L. Lidstone b. G. Tanner .................... 16 D. Beesey c. S. Embuldeniya b. P. Jervies..................... 46 C. Honeysett c. T. McWilliams b. G. Collis ..................... 10 W. Chapman c. S. Roffey b. P. Jervies....................... 0 G. Peters n.o. ........................ 6 P. Loos n.o. ........................... 0 Extras ................................ 21 Total .......................7/187 (cc) Bowling: P. Jervies 2/36, G. Collis 2/42, J. Pilkington 0/18, G. Tanner 1/12, A. Starret 2/38, S. Roffey 0/21, T.

McWilliams 0/13. 1st innings Foster R. Dower b. W. Chapman .... 2 T. McWilliams c. P. Loos b. J. Aitken ....................... 4 J. Pilkington lbw. b. W. Chapman ................. 8 P. Jervies b. W. Chapman ..... 6 W. Davy b. S. Green .......... 27 A. Starret c., D. Beesey b. G. Peters ....................... 0 G. Collis c. A. Honeysett b. J. Nelson..................... 18 S. Roffey b. J. Nelson ........ 23 G. Tanner n.o. ....................... 1 S. Embuldeniya lbw. b. S. Green........................ 0 L. Lidstone b. D. Beesey...... 5 Extras ................................ 20 Total ................................. 114 Bowling: W. Chapman 3/9, J. Aitken 1/17, C. Honeysett 0/13, G. Peters 1/18, D. Beesey 1/12, S. Green 2/13, J. Nelson 2/25.

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Inverloch ........................... 72 Won Club .......................... 72 OMK.................................. 66 Glen Alvie.......................... 60 Korumburra ........................ 48 Phillip Island ...................... 36 Kilcunda Bass .................... 18 Town................................... 12 A Grade Division 2 Poowong-Loch .................. 72 Nerrena ............................. 72 Koonwarra-L/RSL ........... 36 Won Miners ...................... 36 Imperials ............................ 36 MDU .................................. 24 Foster.................................. 12 B Grade Division 1 Won Club .......................... 84 Phillip Island..................... 72 OMK.................................. 60 Koonwarra L/RSL ........... 48 Nerrena ............................... 48 MDU .................................. 30 Town................................... 30 Kilcunda-Bass .................... 12 B Grade Division 2 Glen Alvie.......................... 84 Korumburra ..................... 60 Won Miners ...................... 36 Poowong-Loch .................. 36 Imperials ............................ 36

Inverloch ............................ 24 Foster.................................. 12 C Grade Division 1 Korumburra ..................... 78 Nerrena ............................. 74 Won Club .......................... 60 OMK.................................. 60 MDU .................................. 54 Phillip Island ...................... 42 Inverloch ............................ 12 Town................................... 12 C Grade Division 2 Phillip Island..................... 84 OMK.................................. 72 Won Club .......................... 60 Glen Alvie.......................... 60 Koonwarra L/RSL.............. 36 Korumburra ........................ 36 Poowong-Loch ................... 36 Kilcunda-Bass ......................0 Town.....................................0 Under 16 Glen Alvie..........................54 Won Club ..........................54 MDU ..................................30 Koonwarra L/RSL ...........30 OMK ..................................30 Town...................................18 Korumburra ........................12 Nerrena .................................6 Kilcunda Bass ......................6

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• LDCA A Grade Division One

Jamie Glen hat trick stirs Glen Alvie IN the final round of cricket before the Christmas break, Jamie Glen claimed a hat trick for Glen Alvie against Town to give his side victory in A1.

The one day game saw Glen Alvie send Leongatha Town in at Scorpion Park with Matt Davies getting off to a solid start before being caught for 25. Unfortunately for the Scorpions it proceeded to lose five wickets for just a

further 16 runs to slump to 6/50. A partnership of 63 between Matt Smith who made 34 and Jareth Hume 27 gave Town some hope before Hume went out. Then Jamie Glen claimed his hat trick; first Scott Browne, then Smith and finally had Darcy Hume trapped LBW; Town being all out for 115. Town made some early inroads when bowling and had Glen Alvie 2/19; the middle order did enough to get the team over the line with Jamie Glen completing a good match with a score of 27.

High bat: Glen Alvie’s Rohan Slade drives down the ground, finishing not out 15.

In the battle of the top two Inverloch stayed on top of the ladder despite falling to Wonthaggi Club. Club won the toss and batted on Butch West oval with Jake Wallace opening with 35 and later Ryan B Thomas making 26. But with wickets falling regularly it was left to Jack Sherrin to compile 48 not out to give Club a competitive total; 7/179 from 40 overs. Dave Newman claimed 3/48 and Tom McQualter 2/29 for Inverloch. In reply Inverloch’s Walter Taberner opened with 44 and Dave Newman later made 46, as Inverloch at one stage was 4/130 and only 50 runs away from victory. It lost 4/21 and eventually finished its 40 overs 8/154. OMK 2/134 off just 28.2 overs saw the Diggers have a comfortable victory over Phillip Island which batted first and was all out for just 132 in the 33rd over. Highlights of this match was Tom Wyatt’s 56 top scoring for the Diggers while Jason Wilson snared 3/30 for OMK Two big partnerships dominated Korumburra’s big win over Kilcunda Bass. Openers Iian Osman 83 and Kallon Rigby 51 shared in a 86 run opening stand before Osman and Matthew Houston 62 combined for a further 123 run partnership

to bring the Cobras up to a total of 7/259. In reply Kilcunda Bass made just 126 with Joe Hewison top scoring with 30. Udara Weerasinghe claimed 3/14. TOWN def by GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Town M. Davies c. J. Smith b. D. Williams ................ 25 N. Cowling b. A. Hamilton b. D. Williams ................ 10 J. Hume b. D. Williams ........ 6 M. Madusanka c. B. McRae b. D. Williams .................. 0 J. Schelling lbw. b. J. Smith ........................ 3 Y. Alwis lbw. b. J. Smith ...... 0 M. Smith stp. A. Hamilton b. J. Glen ........................ 34 J. Hume c. B. McRae b. D. Diwell .................... 27 S. Browne b. J. Glen ............ 0 D. Hume lbw. b. J. Glen ....... 0 S. Clark n.o. ......................... 0 Extras ................................ 10 Total ................................. 115 Bowling: D. Hales 0/25, D. Diwell 1/23, D. Williams 4/16, J. Smith 2/14, B. McRae 0/14, J. Glen 3/20. 1st innings Glen Alvie J. Smith c. M. Davies b. N. Cowling ................. 31 P. Palmer lbw. b. Y. Alwis .... 1 A. Hamilton c. D. Hume b. Y. Alwis ...................... 10 J. Glen lbw. b. M. Davies ... 27 R. Slade n.o. ....................... 15 D. Diwell n.o. ..................... 17 Extras ................................ 22 Total .............................. 4/123 Bowling: Y. Alwis 2/20, S. Clark 0/18, J. Hume 0/18, M. Madusanka 0/26, M. Davies 1/8, S. Browne 0/9, D. Hume 0/10, N. Cowling 1/6. KORUMBURRA d KILCUNDA BASS 1st innings Korumburra I. Osman b. C. Davidson .... 83 K. Rigby c. A. Oats

b. J. Hewison .................. 51 M. Houston b. A. Donohue ................ 62 T. Richards b. A. Donohue.. 27 S. Dole n.o.......................... 10 U. Weerasinghe b. S. Leman ...................... 0 P. Edwards r.o....................... 1 S. Checkley b. A. Donohue .. 1 D. Wyhoon n.o. .................... 0 Extras ................................ 25 Total .............................. 7/259 Bowling: M. Gill 0/34, S. Leman 1/51, J. Hewison 1/31, A. Donohue 3/27, D. Bettles 0/17, J. Mahood 0/35, C. Davidson 1/32, C. Peckett 0/27. 1st innings Kilcunda Bass C. Davidson b. T. Richards .. 4 M. Gill c. M. Houston b. S. Checkley ................ 12 A. Donohue r.o. .................. 17 J. Hewison b. U. Weerasinghe .......... 30 A. Oats b. D. Wyhoon ........ 14 J. Tregear c. A. Balfour b. I. Osman ..................... 12 M. Khan c. D. Scott b. I. Osman ..................... 17 S. Leman b. T. Richards ....... 2 J. Mahood n.o....................... 2 C. Peckett b. U. Weerasinghe ............ 2 D. Bettles b. U. Weerasinghe ............ 0 Extras ................................ 13 Total ................................. 126 Bowling: T. Richards 2/26, S. Checkley 1/21, U. Weerasinghe 3/14, S. Dole 0/13, D. Wyhoon 1/22, K. Rigby 0/18, I. Osman 2/10. WON CLUB d INVERLOCH 1st innings Won Club D. Britt lbw. b. L. Rankin... 10 J. Wallace b. D. Newman ... 35 M. Thomas c. W. Williams b. L. Anderson .................. 9 R. Thomas b. T. McQualter .............. 26 J. Sheerin c. W. Taberner b. D. Newman .................. 4

Tight spell: Town’s Matt Davies finished a short spell, claiming the wicket of Glen Alvie’s Jamie Glen LBW for 27 and finishing at 1/8 from four overs. Photos by Mark Drury. D. Turton b. T. McQualter.... 0 J. Sheerin n.o. ..................... 48 M. McCall c. W. Williams b. D. Newman ................ 21 A. Geyer n.o. ...................... 13 Extras ................................ 13 Total .......................7/179 (cc) Bowling: L. Rankin 1/20, L. Anderson 1/21, W. Rankin 0/21, W. Williams 0/24, D. Newman 3/48, T. McQualter 2/29, B. Thomas 0/15. 1st innings Inverloch W. Taberner c. D. Britt b. J. Sheerin .................... 44 B. Debono lbw. b. A. Geyer ..................... 17 W. Stewart c. R. Thomas b. A. Geyer ....................... 1 D. Newman c. J. Wallace b. D. Britt ....................... 46 T. McQualter c. Z. Macdermid b. J. Sheerin ...................... 4 W. Rankin c. R. Thomas b. R. Birkett .................... 16

W. Williams r.o................... 11 B. Thomas n.o. ..................... 4 L. Rankin c. J. Sheerin b. R. Thomas .................... 4 L. Anderson n.o. ................... 1 Extras .................................. 6 Total .......................8/154 (cc) Bowling: R. Thomas 1/36, R. Birkett 2/21, A. Geyer 2/23, Z. Macdermid 0/26, M. McCall 0/29, J. Sheerin 2/17. PHILLIP ISLAND def by OMK 1st innings Phillip Island E. Richards c. A. Rose b. P. Dell ........................... 6 J. Watts c. D. Mock b. P. Dell ......................... 32 M. Kinghorn c. b. J. Wilson ..................... 34 T. Hornsby b. D. Mock ........ 5 J. Keating c. b. D. Mock .... 22 G. Selby b. J. Wilson ............ 9 M. Dennerley lbw. b. J. Wilson ....................... 0

C. Keerthisinghe c. A. Rose b. J. Cochrane................... 2 S. Kirton c. A. Rose b. J. Cochrane................... 0 B. Christopher r.o. ................ 4 D. Johnston n.o. ................... 0 Extras ................................ 17 Total ................................. 132 Bowling: P. Dell 2/20, J. Cochrane 2/47, D. Mock 2/18, N. Cant 0/13, J. Wilson 3/30. 1st innings OMK A. Miller c. T. Hornsby b. J. Watts ....................... 28 T. Wyatt c. G. Selby b. C. Keerthisinghe ........ 56 D. Mock n.o. ...................... 20 J. Wilson n.o. ...................... 23 Extras .................................. 7 Total .............................. 2/134 Bowling: M. Dennerley 0/24, B. Christopher 0/12, D. Johnston 0/21, S. Kirton 0/24, J. Keating 0/10, J. Watts 1/29, C. Keerthisinghe 1/12.

• LDCA A Grade Division Two

MDU stun Wonthaggi Miners MDU 6/153 took just 26.4 overs to dispose of third placed Wonthaggi Miners which batted first and made 152.

James Honeysett was the Miners best scorer with 37 closely followed by Jason O’Reilly with 33. MDU’s Steven Arnup claimed 4/33 and Darien

Mathews 3/21. These sides may not be in the top four but both Foster and Koonwarra/ Leongatha RSL put on an entertaining day’s cricket at Foster Golf Club oval. The small oval is conducive to runs and this is exactly how it played out with Koony winning the toss and batting, making 6/203. Sam Hughes made 56 with seven 4’s while Ben Perry bagged 42 runs and later Brendon Tomada

smashed 34 quick runs before being run out. In reply Foster got away well with openers putting on 58 before Mitchell Jones fell for 19.Graeme Watkins went on to make top score of 63 with Murray Lynch next best with 27 not out; Foster finished just 14 runs short of victory. Josh Hastings and Sam Hughes both claimed three wickets apiece for the Cougars.

In the third match Nerrena claimed a solid 40 run win over Imperials. Nerrena batted first at Leongatha turf and Dave Baldi provided the highlight here opening with 84 with Damien Symmons too back on the scoresheet with 51. The pair combined for a 86 run partnership to give the Red Caps a 7/174 scoreline. In reply Imperials couldn’t get momentum going despite a 39 contri-

bution from Mark Lafferty and 27 from Ryan Higgins later on. Tim Wightman was dynamite with the ball as he carved a path through the middle order of the Imps, finishing with 4/22. Top side and the red hot favourites Poowong Loch enjoyed the bye and an early break for Christmas. MDU d WON MINERS 1st innings Won Miners C. Thomas lbw. b. D. Mathews ................. 5

B. Andrighetto c. G. Wilson b. C. Harris ..................... 18 D. Loos c. T. Harris b. D. Mathews ................ 10 J. O’Reilly c. M. Martin b. N. Eddy ...................... 33 J. Andrighetto lbw. b. D. Mathews .................. 0 J. Honeysett b. S. Arnup..... 37 S. Farrington c. M. Olden b. S. Arnup ..................... 21 J. Loos b. S. Arnup ............... 4 J. Piasente c. b. M. Olden..... 3 J. Rumbold c. M. Martin b. S. Arnup ....................... 3 M. Martin n.o. ...................... 1 Extras ................................ 17 Total ................................. 152

Great Christmas event at Mardan Tennis Club FOR a small country club, Mardan Tennis Club really turns on the fun.

Exciting times: young members of Mardan Tennis Club have enjoyed honing their skills in the lead up to Christmas.

In back to back weeks, the club has run some exciting events. Visiting tennis coach Matt Pocklington hosted a tennis clinic, where on Thursday, December 7, he put the junior players through their paces, and the club and all its members really appreciated the chance to benefit from his expertise. The club also hosted a special round robin Christmas barbecue tournament on Thursday, December 14, which was to the total delight of the clubs younger players. Club secretary Tracie McColl says, “The Mardan Tennis Club is growing, and with club president James Monaghan at the helm each and every week, investing his tennis knowledge and time at our weekly training sessions, the results are really showing. The kids love it. “With the help of club members, Mardan Tennis Club hopes to spend time next year sourcing a new major sponsor and also continue fundraising, as there is much the club wishes to improve on at

the venue.” Treasurer Grant McColl said, “In the long term, the Mardan Tennis Club hopes to continue its goal of sourcing funds to help tackle our ongoing problem of the aging surface of our current courts. We will look at any future grants that become available, but realise that other funding will also be needed as this is a big job.” Grant would love to hear from any business willing to get behind our club. “We are a great little club and our kids are full of enthusiasm for the sport, so if you would like to become a sponsor please get in touch via email on gatlmccoll@bigpond.com. We know there is a lot of support for local sport in our region and we hope that grass roots tennis can continue with the help of some new local business support, we really need to keep our smaller country sporting locations going,” he said. Tracie said, “Our club will be hosting a great trivia night fundraiser some time in February, and we hope to get the date out soon.” So keep your eyes on the ball.

Bowling: D. Mathews 3/21, B. Thorson 0/18, C. Harris 1/18, N. Eddy 1/22, M. Martin 0/13, S. Arnup 4/33, M. Olden 1/21. 1st innings MDU G. Webster b. J. Loos ........... 5 M. Martin c. J. Honeysett b. J. Loos ........................ 20 N. Eddy c. C. Thomas b. M. Martin ................... 58 T. Harris b. J. Piasente.......... 0 S. Arnup b. J. Honeysett..... 12 C. Hoober c. C. Thomas b. J. Rumbold ................. 31 D. Mathews n.o. ................. 10 Extras ................................ 17 Total .............................. 6/153 Bowling: J. Loos 2/41, J. Piasente 1/31, J. Honeysett 1/30, D. Loos 0/5, J. Rumbold 1/22, M. Martin 1/13, B. Andrighetto 0/17. FOSTER def by KOONWARRA L/RSL 1st innings Koon L/RSL S. Hughes b. D. O’Keefe ... 56 C. McPhee c. M. Jones b. H. Griggs ...................... 7 B. Perry c. J. Chaseling b. G. Watkins .................. 42 S. Parker c. R. Johnston b. D. O’Keefe ................. 27 B. Davison c&b. H. Griggs .. 3 B. Tomada r.o. .................... 34 J. Hughes n.o. ..................... 15 Extras ................................ 19 Total .......................6/203 (cc) Bowling: R. Johnston 0/27, N. Clarke 0/33, H. Griggs 2/40, D. O’Keefe 1/54, J. Chaseling 0/11, J. Sp[arkes 1/28, G. Watkins 1/8. 1st innings Foster G. Watkins c. J. Hughes b. J. Kennedy.................. 63 M. Jones b. J. Kennedy ...... 19 J. Toner lbw. b. J. Hastings .................. 25 J. Staley c. C. McPhee b. J. Hastings .................. 13 J. Chaseling c. B. Davison b. J. Hastings .................... 2 D. O’Keefe c. S. Parker b. S. Hughes ................... 15 N. Clarke b. S. Hughes......... 2 R. Johnston c. S. Parker

b. S. Hughes ..................... 2 M. Lynch n.o. ..................... 27 H. Griggs b. T. Elliott ........... 6 J. Sparkes n.o. ...................... 2 Extras ................................ 14 Total .......................9/190 (cc) Bowling: T. Elliott 1/21, Ja. Pickersgill 0/19, J. Kennedy 2/24, B. Perry 0/38, C. McPhee 0/13, J. Hastings 3/26, S. Hughes 3/42. IMPERIALS def by NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena D. Baldi c. G. Sauvarin b. D. Crawley ................. 84 Z. Trease c. R. McLennan b. L. Rogers ...................... 0 T. Wightman c. D. Crawley b. D. Ginnane ................... 5 C. Baudinette c. R. Higgins b. D. Ginnane ................... 0 D. Symmons c. M. Elliott b. D. Crawley ................. 51 P. Matheson b. J. Ginnane .. 11 C. Salmon b. J. Ginnane....... 1 J. Hoy n.o. ............................ 4 A. Trotto n.o. ........................ 2 Extras ................................ 16 Total .......................7/174 (cc) Bowling: J. Ginnane 2/29, L. Rogers 1/8, D. Ginnane 2/24, M. Elliott 0/12, M. Lafferty 0/46, D. Crawley 2/51. 1st innings Imperials L. Rogers b. J. Trease ........... 5 M. Lafferty lbw. b. J. Hoy .. 39 M. Elliott c&b. J. Hoy........ 14 J. Ginnane c. C. Baudinette b. P. Matheson .................. 2 S. Vagg c&b. T. Wightman .. 14 R. Higgins c. J. Trease b. N. Trotto ..................... 27 G. Sauvarin c. N. Trotto b. T. Wightman ................. 0 R. McLennan lbw. b. T. Wightman ................. 4 T. Sauvarin c. C. Salmon b. T. Wightman ................. 3 D. Ginnane n.o. .................... 9 D. Drawley n.o. .................... 0 Extras ................................ 17 Total .......................9/134 (cc) Bowling: J. Trease 1/11, A. Trotto 0/27, P. Matheson 1/16, J. Hoy 2/27, T. Wightman 4/22, N. Trotto 1/27.

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Stony Creek’s summer of racing almost here STONY Creek Racing Club is gearing up for the first race day of the season on December 30 with up to 2000 race goers expected at the race meet. As well as the racing action there will be plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained during Stony Creek’s summer racing days with Stony Creek CEO Sarah Wolf saying this year there are more kids’ activities than ever before. “This year we have Kelly’s Sports who will be providing a range of fun and stimulating activities to keep children entertained during the summer race days as part of Country Racings campaign, Kids Summer of Country Racing,” Ms Wolf said. “At our first race day there will also be pony rides, a jumping castle, face painting, balloon artist as well as free Country Racing show bags for all the kids and on January 8 we will be welcoming Chris Humfrey and his Wild Action Zoo back to Stony Creek. Chris will be joining all the activities of our first meet making for an affordable family friendly day out at the races. “Chris’ Wild Action Zoo is incredibly popular with both kids and adults, and offers a truly threedimensional experience, where children and adults can get ‘close-up’ to Australian native fauna. “The Stony Creek Racing Club really is a family club and we want to ensure that all the family are catered for from the racing to the track side activities, all in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere,” Ms Wolf said. The second meet for the season on January 8 will also see the return of the popular Ladies Day marquee ‘Sisterhood Women’s Travel Pink Roses Marquee’ hosted by the Venus Bay Surf Lifesaving Club and sponsored by Sisterhood Women’s Travel. “This year’s Ladies Day is a great opportunity for fund raising for the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club with every dollar raised to go back to the surf club to purchase much needed rescue equipment,” Ms Wolf said. Tickets to the Ladies Day Marquee include race day entry, lunch, alcoholic beverages, prizes and a fun day out with friends. Getting to and from the Stony Creek race days will be made even easier with busses confirmed to be picking race goers up from Wonthaggi through Cape Paterson, Inverloch on to Stony Creek as

well as from Venus Bay through to Stony Creek with bus stops along the way. Bus tickets are $20 for adults and $2 for children under 17 accompanied by an adult. Race day tickets can also be pre-purchased online with discounted entry when booking through the website. To purchase race day passes, become a club member and receive a season pass, book your season on the bus or for more information on the Ladies Day Marquee visit www.scrc.com.au or contact the Stony Creek Racing Club office on 5664 0099.

Right: Croc’s back: Chris Humfrey will be bringing his Wild Action Zoo back to Stony Creek on January 8.

Taylah to compete for Victoria Taylah’s ambition for the U17 state team is LEONGATHA’S Taylah Brown earned a place on the U17 Victorian State Netball to win gold at the National Championship to be held from April 16 to 22 in Adelaide. Team. This is the second time Taylah’s talents have been recognised at state level, having previously captained the U15 state team. “It was a massive surprise and an honour,” Taylah said about her selection. “I missed out on bottom age U17s, but it was such a great experience to be able to lead the girls as captain in U15s.” The top 40 netballers underwent four trainings at the State Netball and Hockey Centre in Parkville, with the last training held on December 10. The top 12 formed the U17s team, and the rest formed the development squad. Taylah – predominately a defender – has a challenge ahead of her, as she will be training to play centre with the state team. “I’m looking forward to taking the opportunity to learn how to play centre and improve my game,” she said.

Her goal is to one day play for Australia. Taylah has been playing netball since she was nine years old. She started out playing for Mount Eccles in the Leongatha and District Netball Association, and now plays for the Leongatha Parrots. In the 2017 season, she played A Grade and U17s for the Parrots. On Wednesdays, she plays in the Victorian Netball League in Boroondara Express’ U19 side. Taylah studied Year 11 at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College this year but – having received a scholarship – she will study Year 12 at Wesley College and will play netball on the school team.

Selected: Leongatha’s Taylah Brown will represent the region as part of the U17 Victorian State Netball Team.

Keen racing: Stony Creek prides itself on bringing the best of country racing to its course.

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