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WONTHAGGI Primary School students Matrix, Heidi and Vu got into the Christmas spirit with fun decorations and are looking forward to the summer holidays ahead.

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$50m Black Spur highway works to proceed

By Brad Lester ONE of the biggest roadworks projects in South Gippsland’s history – valued at $50 million - will go ahead.

• The Star last month tipped the Black Spur announcement

The State Government last week confirmed it would match federal funding to realign the South Gippsland Highway at the Black Spur between Koonwarra and Meeniyan. The highway will also be widened between Koonwarra and Yarram, but the anticipated overtaking lane between Foster and Yarram will not proceed at this stage. The Black Spur works are anticipated to start in early 2018 and construction will take about three years. The State Government will contribute $25 million to the projects, matching the $25 million already

announced by the Federal Government as an election commitment at this year’s poll. Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing said the realignment would save lives and reduce injuries given the record of substantial road trauma at the Black Spur. In the past five years, there have been 13 crashes through the Black Spur, with a history of cars running off the road. “The community has told us it wants this road fixed, and we’ll do the work to make it safer and more reliable for local South Gippsland communities, tourists and the freight industry,” Ms Shing said. More than 4200 vehicles, including 800 heavy vehicles, travel through Koonwarra each day and are forced to slow down to pass safely through the sharp bends in the Black Spur section. Continued on page 6.

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Festive cheer Council plays Santa with $1.6m to share By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has backed a $1.6 million suite of projects to benefit the region – and with the community’s blessing.

Council last Wednesday approved the final projects to be funded by the Community Capital Works Allocation Project that allocated $400,000 to each of Korumburra, Venus Bay, Foster and Mirboo North. Venus Bay was the big winner, with council overturning the rules about funding only being restricted to council assets and allocating $150,000 to the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club, conditional on the club receiving matching funding from the State Government. That funding will enable the clubhouse to be expanded to store vehicles and include new public toilets. Cr Alyson Skinner moved that council back the surf club, saying, “It’s about the community being best placed to know what the community wants. However Cr Lorraine Brunt felt the surf club was outside of the project parameters and was backed by Cr Aaron Brown, but they were outvoted. Life saving club president Craig Watson said the club was “thrilled”. “This project was voted as the top priority by the local community and it is refreshing the council has listened to the community voice,” he said. “It is an extremely brave decision - given the

project sat outside of the initial guidelines left in legacy by the previous council - and the club would like to thank council for reaching this decision. We would particularly like to thank Cr Skinner for proposing the motion of change to council.” The club is already talking with asset manager Parks Victoria to work through environmental aspects and explore funding opportunities to complete the project. Council will also spend $125,000 on wildlife and environment protection, including the planning of Van Cleef Reserve, and $125,000 to a skate park facility. In Korumburra, council voted to spend $175,000 on upgrades at the Korumburra Indoor Recreation Centre (see story in Star Sport), $175,000 to improvements at the Korumburra Recreation Reserve and $50,000 to begin a skate park/youth hub. The community initially suggested $25,000 for the skate park and $25,000 for a rotunda at the north-western entrance to town, but Cr Lorraine Brunt successfully moved that council abandon the rotunda, given the abundance of such facilities in town. At Foster, council will spend all of the $400,000 to implement recycled water infrastructure for the Foster Showgrounds. Cr Skinner said, “This was seen to be outside of the parameters of the project but it was still within the realm of what the community wanted and needed. “But as it turned out, the infrastructure did belong to council.” For Mirboo North, council allocated $300,000 for a master plan and improvements at Baromi Park and

Crash kills baby girl A BABY girl died after a collision between two cars at Phillip Island on Saturday. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the cause of the crash. Police believe a Mercedes sedan was travelling on Smiths Beach Road and collided with a black Mazda CX-9 near the intersection of Back Beach Road about 7.30pm Saturday. The girl was a passenger in the Mazda. The male driver of the Mazda, his female passenger, and another child sustained minor injuries and were transported by ambulance to hospital.

The baby girl, aged one, was airlifted to hospital but died a short time later. The male driver of the Mercedes is aged 24. The driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries and kept under police guard. He had four passengers in the car with him when the collision occurred. None of them were injured. Detectives wish to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or saw the Mercedes sedan before the crash. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www. crimestoppersvic.com.au.

$100,000 to improve footpaths, including the full length of Couper Street on the north side and crossovers to help people with mobility issues. Deputy mayor Cr Maxine Kiel hoped for shade and extra seating for the skate park, modern toilets and improved carparking for Baromi Park. Mirboo North’s Bernice Snell praised council’s support of advancing Baromi Park, adding young people would like to see a half court basketball court there too. She also suggested a footpath on the Couper Street side of the park. “I just feel we need more activities in Mirboo North for the youth of the town,” she said. Council also voted to rescind the requirement that the projects be undertaken in the 2017-18 financial year given time constraints. Council consulted each community about which projects they wanted. The voting process has been contentious, however, with debate about whether ‘hands up’ vote at public meetings was the best approach, given community groups could stack the vote by ensuring many members attended the meetings.

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Ready to roll: Venus Bay’s Beach One will now be patrolled by members of the Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club until Easter. Lifeguards will patrol the beach weekdays from December 28 until Australia Day, January 26. The club urges swimmers to go to a patrolled beach and swim between the flags. Lifesavers on duty at Venus Bay beachrecently were, from left, Kiara McJames, Greta Curran, Carla Moran and Harry Watson.

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Christmas comes to Korumburra THERE was lots of fun for all in Korumburra last Saturday.

Korumburra Business Association hosted the Korumburra street party on Commercial Street. Free photos with Santa were captured by Korumburra Photographics. There was free balloon twisting thanks to Luke and Kim’s face painting and balloon twisting, along with live music performed by Korumburra Primary School’s choir. There were 104 entries in the Korumbura Has Your Christmas Wrapped Up Colouring Competition. A big congratulations to the talented winners, Heidi and Tara.

Where’s Santa: Will Roberts showed off his special Rudolph the red nose reindeer balloon animal in Korumburra’s main street on Saturday.

Creative types: Korumburra Business Association president Noelene Cosson, left, and KBA secretary Shirley Arestia, right, with colouring competition winners Heidi and Tara on the main street in Korumburra on Saturday.

Family outing: from left, Darren, Kayla, Michelle and Charli Robinson, Darci Redpath and Paige Lampier of Wonthaggi enjoyed Carols by Candlelight at Wonthaggi on Sunday night.

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Wonthaggi sings in unity WONTHAGGI’S annual Carols by Candlelight was well attended by families on Sunday night. Held at Apex Park this year, the event kicked off at 6pm with a barbecue, fairy floss, petting zoo and face painting. Santa also paid a visit to the children thanks to the Wonthaggi CFA. At 7.30pm, families settled down on the lawn to listen to the carols. In amongst the well known carols, families were treated to children’s music and a nativity play by Wonthaggi’s St Joseph’s Primary School.

Best dressed: from left, Inverloch’s Indi Jackson and Ava Foon were well into the Christmas spirit at Wonthaggi’s Carols by Candlelight on Sunday.

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Speed stoush New speed limits carry pros and cons By Brad Lester THE speed limits on four South Gippsland roads have been reduced in a bid to save lives, but the move has drawn criticism from the public.

VicRoads has reduced the speed limit from 100km/h to 80km/h on four high speed roads in South Gippsland. The reduced limits apply to Boolarra South-Mirboo North Road, Mirboo; Mirboo North-Trafalgar Road, Thorpdale; Meeniyan-Mirboo North Road, from Mirboo North to Dumbalk; and Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road, Korumburra to Kongwak. VicRoads Eastern Region regional director Scott Lawrence said the roads had a history of devastating road trauma. “The road safety initiative is supported by evidence based research with the aim of reducing the number of serious injuries and lives lost,” he said. “The project involves the installation of new guide posts, warning signs and alignment markers along these roads and the adoption of a safer travel speed.” The installation of the new guide posts, warning signs and alignment markers along these roads is scheduled for early 2017. “Speed is the major causal factor in a quarter of serious injury crashes and lives lost on Gippsland roads, but evidence based research speaks volumes: if we drive at a safer speed, travel times increase minimally and the chances of serious injuries or being killed decrease

dramatically,” Mr Lawrence said. Dumbalk North’s Adrian Harris said the changes to Boolarra South-Mirboo North Road and Meeniyan-Mirboo North Road were unnecessary. “I think it’s a ploy by the State Government to slow down the roads instead of repairing them to up their safety record,” he said. “I will have to travel at 80km/h all the way from Dumbalk to Mirboo North. “It’s not necessary. Loves Lane has a bad corner but if you’re doing 80km/h you will still go off the bank.” Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien was concerned the changes had been introduced unilaterally with little or no consultation with locals. “The Andrews Labor Government has made a habit of placing speed restrictions on certain roads to cover for its cuts to roads spending and I’m concerned this is another instance of that occurring,” he said. “I can’t see why this road, which has been at 100 km/h for decades, suddenly needs to change.” Mr Lawrence said replacing the 100km/h speed limits with an 80km/h limit reduced the chances of serious injury or death by 60 percent, but the increase in travel time would be minimal: • Boolarra South-Mirboo North Road: change in travel time increased by just over 40 seconds; • Meeniyan-Mirboo North Road, Mirboo North to Dumbalk: change in travel time increased by just over 40 seconds; • Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road, Korumburra to Kongwak: change in travel time increased by just over 30 sec-

Excitement rises •

IT was hard to contain the excitement in the playground at St Laurence’s Primary School in Leongatha recently.

Children are highly anticipating Santa’s arrival and to mark the festive season, children’s attention turned more to play and fun, which is exactly what these children were doing in the

playground. From left, students at Leongatha’s St Laurence’s Primary School Tyson, Rose, William, Angeline and Sarah got into the Christmas spirit.

onds; and Mirboo North-Trafalgar Road: change in travel time increased by just over 70 seconds.

“Since 1994, there have been 310 crashes along these roads, in which 11 people lost their lives and 126 were seriously injured. Another 297 people

sustained other injuries and 223 escaped injury,” Mr Lawrence said. “Each death or serious injury on our roads has far reaching effects.”

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Over the bridge: from left, Louise and Pearl Cruickshank with Marie Creed and Mabel Cruickshank, and Fleur Speed from South Coast First National real estate on the bridge in the secret garden at the Foons’ manor open house in Wattle Bank on Satruday.

Children explore secret garden AN IMPECCABLE 10 acre botanical garden property at Wattle Bank was open to the public for the first time in 20 years, on Saturday.

Owner Ken Sowler has transformed the property into a timeless wonderland. The house originally belonged to the Foon family, where weddings were catered for and even played host to John Howard during his time as Prime Minister. This amazing botanic masterpiece Incredible scenery: from left, Inverloch residents was on show for people to wander Judy Caughey, Hannah Martin and Libby Seebeck through the secret garden and explore wander through the immaculate Foons’ manor house the many delights of the property.

garden at Wattle Bank on Saturday.

Above, Great news: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien (centre) celebrates the funding announcement for the Black Spur realignment and South Gippsland Highway works with Toora based livestock carrier Stuart Storr and his grandson Mitchell. Storr Transport will be among the transport businesses to benefit from the major works. Right, Win for safety: Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing celebrates the Black Spur funding news.

Roads joy Continued from page 1. “These works will make it safer for anyone travelling through this stretch, and cut travel times for motorists,” Ms Shing said. She said the upgrades would also boost tourism in the region, with more than one million visitors travelling along the highway each year to see South Gippsland’s popular tourist destinations. “It is also a major link to Victoria’s rural road network and is the main route to major ports and markets for many industries including agriculture, dairy, oil and gas,” Ms Shing said. South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento said the works would benefit the region. “The South Gippsland Highway is a major supply route for all farming and tourists heading to Wilsons Promontory and Agnes Falls and other attractions throughout the shire,” he said. The $50 million project is joint-funded by the Victorian and Federal governments as part of the Victorian Infrastructure Package. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien welcomed the announcement after campaigning for state funding to match the federal contribution. “This is fantastic news for the South Gippsland community which for too long has been living with substandard roads,” he said. “I have been working on the Black Spur realignment since I got elected nearly two years ago. It has been frustrating the business case funded by Federal and State Coalition governments has taken so long, but thanks to the funding put forward by my federal colleagues Darren Chester and Russell Broadbent, we can now get this important project underway.” Mr O’Brien has written to Victorian Roads Minister Luke Donnellan suggesting some of the money for the sections of highway east of Foster go towards a new overtaking lane, as well as widening and alignment improvements. “We must continue to upgrade local roads for the safety and convenience of locals, for our local economy and for the many thousands of tourists that come to our region each year,” he said.

The new route THE proposed route for the realignment of the Black Spur section of the South Gippsland Highway is east of the existing highway.

The works will construct a new section of highway, reducing the length of the Black Spur section from 3.4km to 2.3km and entail: • removing nine tight curves; • constructing two new bridges over the Tarwin River; • constructing a highway underpass east of Old Koonwarra-Meeniyan Road to provide access for the Great Southern Rail Trail; • providing access for the Great Southern Rail Trail underneath the new bridge near Minns Road; and • closing off the old section of highway east of Caithness Road to through traffic, but retaining access for local residents. VicRoads Eastern Region regional director Scott Lawrence said VicRoads had worked with the community and stakeholders to get the project to a stage where it could be funded.

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Full throttle for servo Neighbours fail to stop 24 hour fuel shop LEONGATHA’S first 24 hour service station will proceed, despite objections from neighbours and a rival fuel company.

United Petroleum will build and operate the station on the corner of South Gippsland Highway and Shingler Street. The proposal by United Petroleum includes a canopy, convenience store and three rows of pumps. Cr Don Hill welcomed the development, saying it would fill an empty space at the entrance

to town. The lot was previously a used car yard. “It is a positive step that will give more competition for petrol in the area,” he said, noting Leongatha’s prices were often 20 cents a litre more expensive than at Somerville on the Mornington Peninsula. Cr Jeremy Rich agreed, saying “A bit of competition to do with fuel is sorely needed in South Gippsland.” Cr Andrew McEwen said Leongatha’s fuel prices were comparable to those in the isolated outback town of Tennant Creek in the Northern Territory, due to lack of competition. He believed motorists would save up to $10 a week on their fuel bills as a result of

United opening in town. Deputy mayor Cr Maxine Kiel opposed the service station, noting residents’ lives were “going to be hugely impacted” by noise, traffic and fumes. Cr Hill said there was little council could do, given the service station was proposed for a commercial zone adjoining a residential area. Cr Aaron Brown said the proposal was a positive investment in the region and Cr Alyson Skinner said neighbours had little option to sell or move. Neighbours were concerned about the impact of the 24 hour station, with noise and lighting their biggest concerns. United Petroleum

may install window shutters on the home of Gary Iwanovski and Theresa Ott in Shingler Street to shield their windows from vehicle lights as traffic exits the service station. However, initially the company would only do so if the Iwanovskis withdrew their objection. That would have reduced the number of objections to the proposal and therefore increased the likelihood of council officers assessing the project, rather than councillors. Council officers recommended council issue a permit for the service station. Cr McEwen objected to the company’s condition, urging it to show goodwill to neighbours instead.

Evans opposes United’s arrival THE United Petroleum proposal for a new service station in Leongatha has been opposed by Evans Petroleum, which owns most service stations in South Gippsland.

The company lodged an objection to the development with South Gippsland Shire Council. Evans sales manager John Schelling told council last Wednesday Evans Petroleum welcomed competition in the fuel industry and said the service station would benefit Leongatha’s retail sector. But he said the site of the service station, on the corner of the South Gippsland Highway and Shingler Street, was the wrong location. “Fuel is a volatile product and if handled incorrectly can be an enormous hazard to the environment and the people who inhabit this planet we live on,”

Cr Meg Edwards also wanted United to plant vegetation on the naturestrip to further improve neighbours’ privacy. The company finally agreed to talk with council to get “the best outcome for residents”. Mr Iwanovski was also concerned about extra traffic in Shingler Street, the risk of a collision and his property being devalued. “It’s going to affect our living standards, privacy and quality of life,” he said.

New ‘Burra servo closer KORUMBURRA is closer to receiving a new service station.

South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday voted to Mr Schelling said. progress the likely sale of “To build a service station bordered by residential a council reserve on the properties, on a major intersection, has the potential corner of Sanders Street to cause an incident whether you place restrictions and South Gippsland on the site or not. Highway, Korumburra, “A number of the dwellers who live close by the to the developer of a site are elderly and therefore not game to stand up proposed service station against development. We need to ensure that as a there. community we protect their privacy and offer a safe Council is undertakhaven for them to live in.” ing public consultation Mr Schelling said vehicles exiting Shingler about the land sale and Street could risk colliding with vehicles indicating will accept written suba left turn from the highway, either into Shingler missions from the comStreet or the service station. munity until 5pm on “Vehicles entering the site will do so all day and January 18, 2017. night, causing lighting issues for residents from car and The site was once the truck lights, and a large increase in noise from running former Korumburra saleengines as vehicles enter and exit the site,” he said. yards.

Generosity goes a long way: from left, Salvation Army representatives Andrea Smallman and Glenn Smith with Wendy McEachern of UnitingCare Gippsland, show some of the Christmas donations the groups have received for children in need.

Share Christmas spirit By Jessica Anstice CHRISTMAS is the busiest time of the year for The Salvation Army.

In December, it helps more than three times the amount of people than they do every other month of the year. The Salvos expect to help hundreds of people in need this Christmas throughout South Gippsland. Therefore they are urging the people of Leongatha to donate to the Christmas appeal to help people in crisis, especially at this time of the year. “We have supported over 200 families this Christmas with food hampers and supplied 350 children with toys for Christmas.” Kerry Smith from the Leongatha Salvation Army said. Poverty and financial hardship can be extremely isolating experiences and can hit home even more so at Christmas. While many people gather to enjoy friends and families, some people cannot afford to buy a gift or a get together. More than half of the Salvation Army’s clients

cannot afford presents for family or friends. By donating to The Salvation Army’s Christmas Appeal, people can help put food on someone’s table or a present under the tree. People in Leongatha who want to help the Salvos can donate at salvationarmy.org.au or by calling 13 SALVOS (13 72 58). Donations can

also be made in person at any Westpac branch. The Salvation Army has a network of local churches around the nation offering a range of activities in the lead up to Christmas, including Christmas Carol events and Christmas lunches for people who wish to connect at Christmas time. For further details head over to salvationarmy.org.au.

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Aussie medals for Beau and Jude LEONGATHA Seniors football coach Beau Vernon and Phillip Island’s Jude Donahoo and seven other recipients were awarded Pride of Australia Medals last week.

In a moving ceremony before family and friends, Beau and Jude were recognised for their contribu-

tion to communities. Beau was awarded for being such an inspiration after his accident in 2012 that left him a quadriplegic. He received the award for his determined fight back to become a club leader, mentor and motivational speaker. He said, “There are lot of people worse off than me. I just wanted to live the best life I could.” Commenting on Facebook, Beau said, “I was for-

tunate to be a recipient of a Pride of Australia medal. Even though I don’t feel deserved, I am very honoured and humbled to receive such a prestigious award. “Thanks to my family and friends and particularly my wife Lucy. I think she should have won the award for being an absolute legend...nothing more Aussie spirited than throwing your husband over your shoulder and carrying him 50m down to the beach so he can have a swim. The other seven winners are amazing people doing great things.” Jude earned her medal after establishing the You Are My Sunshine Foundation to raise funds for research for neuroblastoma — the childhood can-

cer that claimed the life of her granddaughter, Newhaven College student Khalilla. The charity has raised more than $1 million in seven years, becoming an official charity partner with The Australian Moto GP. “I just see a little girl looking down at me wherever she might be ... and her light continues to shine through this foundation,’’ Ms Donahoo said. Victorian Pride of Australia award winners included CFA officer Paul Bannan, Michael Gallus, Jude Donahoo, Neale Daniher, Jonathan Tarascio, Kevin Costa, brother and sister Hayden and Stephanie Rujak, and Beau Vernon.

Aussies winners: Beau Vernon, Leongatha’s Senior football coach (front) and Phillip Island’s Jude Donohoo (fifth from left) are pictured with the other Pride of Australia Medals recipients following the presentation in Melbourne last week.

Fire destroys house A FIRE engulfed a house and a shed in Kongwak on Wednesday afternoon.

The aluminium clad wood house on the Kongwak-Bena Road was about 100 years old. The homeowners were outside the house when they noticed something was burning. CFA units were called to the scene at 1.20pm, but the house was fully ablaze when they arrived. Fortunately, firefighters were able to save two adjoining sheds. No one suffered injuries and minimal property damage was done outside the house and shed. CFA units were quick to contain the fire and stop it from spreading. Units turned out from Kongwak, Inverloch, Korumburra, Glen Alvie and Wonthaggi. Pound

Ablaze: CFA units from Kongwak, Inverloch, Korumburra, Glen Alvie, Wonthaggi and Pound Creek were quick to contain a fire in Kongwak on Wednesday. However, a house and a shed were fully engulfed by the time the units arrived. Creek CFA brought along a pump to supply water.

Police find drugs WONTHAGGI Police have charged a 37 year old man with drugs offences after he was found growing cannabis plants. Police executed a search warrant at a Wonthaggi address on December 15 and located 39 cannabis plants being grown. The plants were found in an area under the house rigged to a system enabling them to grow hydroponically out of the view of neighbours. The 37 year old will appear at Korumburra Magistrate’s Court in June next year.

Drive safely A STATE-WIDE road policing operation is underway in Victoria. More police will be on the roads as part of Operation Road Wise. Leading up to the Christmas period and over the New Year, police will be targeting drug and drink driving offences, fatigue, mobile offences, and speeding in an attempt to keep people safe on the roads. Local police will be supported by highway

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

patrol members from Wonthaggi and State Highway Patrol members from Melbourne. The operation began on December 16 and will continue until January 8. The road toll sits at 281 lives lost on Victorian roads, an increase of 38 from 2015. Police are requesting motorists remember to drive to the conditions, slow down, and be patient with other road users during this busy time on local roads.

Prom speedsters FOUR infringement notices were given out inside Wilsons Promontory National Park in one day. All offenders failed to adhere to speed limits put in place to keep people and wildlife safe. Within less than 45 minutes of patrolling the roads in the park, Foster Police found four drivers speeding. One driver was going 20km/h over the speed limit. The drivers were all male, ranged in age from 27 years to 59 years, and were visitors. They all received fines of $311 and received three demerit points.

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Lifeline for transfer station FURTHER investigation of the Inverloch Transfer Station will take place before Bass Coast Shire Council considers revoking the decision of the previous council to close the facility. The former council voted to close the station, citing excessive operation costs and environmental damage along Screw Creek. If that decision stands, the facility will officially close in September 2017. However, many Inverloch residents maintain the transfer station is too valuable to close. A petition with 618 signatures was considered

Art to shine in Bass Coast By Tayla Kershaw THE old Wonthaggi post office has been flagged as a potential space for a Wonthaggi Art Gallery.

Wonthaggi is in the process of being gifted a collection of artworks valued at $1 million from Geelong artist Robert Smith, and now Bass Coast Shire Council is looking for the optimum place to showcase the pieces. “This will bring great economic development if it is promoted properly,” Cr Les Larke said. The collection includes works by Noel Counihan. It is almost the largest Counihan collection, second only to the collection in the Australian National Gallery in Canberra. Mr Counihan once travelled to Wonthaggi and some of his works depict the conditions the miners endured. It also includes one of the biggest Shakespearean collections, again second only to the Australian National Gallery. “It is just amazing Mr Smith would gift these works to a working class town with a proud heritage. The community can have pride in this collection,” Cr Larke said. “Students studying visual art at school have an amazing opportunity to study this art and make connections with the local history. Council also has a significant art collection in storage, which we intend to display.” Cr Michael Whelan said it was time to bring local art into a public space in the community. “We have some brilliant local artists and we hide their work under a bushel. We aren’t exclusively looking at the old post office building, but I fully support the need for a public art space,” he said. “We need to think big and bring a regional gallery to the town. I recently visited Wonthaggi ArtSpace and I was blown away by the standard of our local artists. We are blessed by the art in this shire, including this generous donation. We have a responsibility to show it off more effectively.”

by council at its ordinary meeting on December 14, asking council to rescind the decision. This petition was signed by ratepayers across the shire, including former Shire of Woorayl engineer Keith Godridge. As a senior shire executive, Mr Godridge was initially in charge of safely capping the old landfill site. He has inspected the site since and was satisfied there would be no problem if the facility continued to operate. However, Cr Julian Brown moved to hold the decision until the February meeting so a detailed report could be compiled. The report will include economic and environmental impacts, the extra cost for the Wonthaggi Transfer Station to accept rubbish from Inverloch and Phillip Island transfer stations (the island station has already closed), and whether the environment surrounding the Inverloch Transfer Station could be rehabilitated if the facility remained open. On top of this, council will consider reinstating a transfer station on Phillip Island. For the past few years, Phillip Island residents have had to travel to Grantville to dump rubbish – a three hour round trip during the busy summer period. Bass Coast Ratepayers and Residents Association president Kevin Griffin said he was not surprised by council’s decision to put together a new report. “It’s all part of the process. However, many would agree there is a real need for a facility in Inverloch,” he said. “The new councillors have given us an enthusiastic response, which is good to hear. Many have found these councillors have been really listening. “The previous report recommending the closure of the transfer station lacked evidence. A lot of the information presented was overstated and the figures were questionable. It will be interesting to see what the new report has to say.”

Valued asset: Bass Coast Ratepayers and Residents Association president Kevin Griffin has been fighting to keep the Inverloch Transfer Station open for the community. Bass Coast Shire Council will decide on the transfer station’s future at its February meeting. Cr Bruce Kent said it was important for the new council to understand the facts before making an official decision. “We need to hear the advice of the EPA. It’s important to know if the transfer station can still operate with the rehabilitation of the site,” he said. Mr Griffin denied the association has affiliation with Phillip Island Stand Alone, but said

he had discussed with residents how they were affected by not having a transfer station. Cr Fullarton confirmed the lack of a transfer station on the Island had been a problem during summer. “We don’t want to keep handing out surveys, we want something to happen. We need to see some significant improvements, particularly during summer,” he said.

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Community comes together: Santa and Peter Cook from Dumbalk had a ball at Dumbalk’s Christmas party.

Many young people enjoyed themselves in RSL Memorial Park. Dumbalk and District Progress Association decorated the park and the jumping castle was enjoyed by the children and several played a game of cricket. Horse and cart rides provided by Ian Richards and his crew were popular, as was the arrival of Father Christmas from the hills of Mardan. Santa’s infectious smile excited the children and their families. Icy poles were provided for young and old. The annual big draw helped finance the night and provide excitement for the winners. Thanks to members who generously donated goods. The committee thanked South Gippsland Shire Council for maintaining Memorial Park. The Dumbalk Progress Association wishes everyone Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

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LEONGATHA accountancy firm Fawcett and Pickersgill was overwhelmed by the community’s support of its Movember fundraising activities. The total amount raised was $5114. Partner Jim Pickersgill said it was a great result given many in the community have done it so hard. The firm’s focus this year was to promote mental health awareness amongst the dairy community and, as a consequence of the flow on effect, small country towns such as Leongatha where people are struggling to make ends meet. “We encourage the community to really look out for one another in these times and don’t be afraid to ask ‘Are you okay?’” Mr Pickersgill said. “A big thank you to both everyone involved here as well as our very generous community.” STUDENTS at Tarwin Lower Primary School enjoyed the school graduation evening and concert last Wednesday. Then on Thursday, the whole school visited Wilsons Promontory for the annual end of year excursion. ST PETER’S Anglican Church Opportunity Shop committee met recently to allocate funds to causes for Christmas. They distributed $22,000 to St Peter’s Parish, Bishop of Gippsland’s Christmas Appeal, Yooralla, Leongatha Community Garden kitchen, Koorooman House, Empowerment House in The Philippines, Asthma Foundation, Street Swags for Homeless, Helimed One and Leongatha Primary School chaplaincy. The committee thanks people for donating goods and shopping at the store, and also thanks volunteers who give their time to help. THE Miners Dental Clinic officially moved into its new facility on Billson Street, Wonthaggi, last week. The facility is co-owned by Dr Frank Noronha, and Dr Vandana and Rohit Budhwar. Dr Noronha is looking forward to offering a range of quality services from the state of the art clinic. This information was omitted from an article printed in The Star last week. NEXT year brings two new directors to the Lyric Theatre. Louise Adkins will be directing Hairspray and Sue Lindsay will present Our Country’s Good subject to obtaining the performance rights. Hairspray is almost completely cast but Lyric could do with some more teenage or slightly older males.

Generation: Mirboo North Commonwealth Lodge presented the Salvation Army with a cheque for $500, which will go towards the Doorway Program. For 11 years, the Doorway Program has supplied food hampers and housing for people in need and emergency situations. Pictured from left are Andrea Smallman and Worshipful Brother John Smallman presenting a cheque to Leongatha Salvation Army captain Glenn Smith.

A NEW theatre company for Fish Creek will be opening on January 6. Chris Dickins, a man with a long history in regional theatre, has gathered a team of interested people about him to form the nucleus of a new theatre group for Gippsland, based at Fish Creek. The first production for this new company is already in rehearsal and will be performed early in January at Fish Creek.

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OPINIONS

E D I T O R I A L Speed changes prompt reaction THE sudden introduction of 80km/h speed limits along four major South Gippsland roads is a talking point within the community.

VicRoads has reduced the speed limit from 100km/h to 80km/h on the Boolarra South-Mirboo North Road, Mirboo; Mirboo NorthTrafalgar Road, Thorpdale; Meeniyan-Mirboo North Road, from Mirboo North to Dumbalk; and Korumburra-Wonthaggi Road, Korumburra to Kongwak. Some people will welcome the lower limits as a way to save lives and reduce the likelihood of injury due to accidents causing by speeding. However others are opposing the slower limits due to the inconvenience posed and the prospect of the slower limits encouraging impatient drivers to take risks. Others have also raised the fair point that instead of reducing the speed limit, VicRoads should simply improve local roads. What is interesting in all this is the inconsistency in VicRoads’ policy. In the past, The Star, together with the Leongatha and broader South Gippsland community, has called for improvements to the notorious section of the Strzelecki Highway just out of Leongatha, known as Crightons Hill. These bends have been the site of numerous fatalities over the years, as well as other accidents, yet when the community called for a reduced speed limit there, the response from authorities was that 80km/h zones were not ideal in the middle of 100km/h zones on highways. Yet VicRoads has implemented such limits in four locations. If this action saves lives, then that is fantastic and the increases in travel times would be worth it. After all, these are winding sections of road where to travel all the way at 100km/h – and not run off the road or cut a corner – requires the skills of a rally car driver and a vehicle to match. However there are sections where 90km/h would be considered a reasonable speed. Yes, some people would rightly view the speed limits changes as a nanny state at work but unfortunately not everyone applies common sense and slows down when road conditions warrant doing so. If the reduced speed limits lead to greater danger due to frustrated drivers overtaking in risky locations, then the community would have a good case for the limits to be reviewed yet again.

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Shame vandals

Drive safely

THANK you for your editorial against Korumburra and Leongatha vandals (The Star, December 13). We’ve all done stupid things but there is no excuse for vandalism. May our police (and shire) catch the culprits, make them pay all the costs to repair the damage and if necessary name, shame and prosecute them. Steve Finlay, Leongatha.

AS the festive season kicks off and our social calendars begin to fill up, it’s timely to remind everyone to take extra care on the roads. Many of us will travel long distances in the coming weeks for Christmas get-togethers and we know the roads become increasingly busy during this time of year. It’s critical everyone plans their journeys, makes good de-

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cisions and looks out for each other on the roads to ensure we’re all present for our loved ones this Christmas. In the excitement of festivities it can be difficult to keep track of how many alcoholic drinks we have consumed and we know consuming as little as one drink impairs your judgement. If you’re planning on drinking any alcohol our advice is to plan a way home that doesn’t

involve driving. Some of us will travel on unfamiliar roads this summer so it’s important we all slow down, take regular breaks and drive to the weather and road conditions. Let’s all work together to keep each other safe so we can all enjoy Christmas with our families and friends. Joe Calafiore, TAC CEO.

VOXPOP! VOX

What do you want for Christmas?

“For Christmas I would like a dot-to-dot book and also a fill it in puzzle book.” Lexi Culter, Korumburra.

“I’d like an Xbox one S, a Google pixel, a Santa Cruz voucher, and a virtual reality set please!” Riley White, Kardella.

“I want a fitbit for Christmas.” Ebony Brown, Leongatha.

“I want cricket stumps, good ones.” Dylan Hanily, Koonwarra.

Popular teacher Rates to drop farewelled By Caroline Crawford THE last assembly for long time teacher and assistant principal of Korumburra Primary School, David Gray, was held on Friday morning. Full of appreciation, surprises, and plenty of tears, the assembly farewelled Mr Gray and acknowledged his decades of service to the school and community. The Grade 6 class of 2016 was also farewelled and the new school leaders for 2017 were announced. Sophie Enbom and Curtis

Gardner were selected as the new school captains and Gracie Barlow and Harrison Clark will work with them as the new school vice captains. Mr Gray has been a pillar of Korumburra Primary School for 28 years, teaching generations of local families and being an active participant in all school activities. He has also been a keen member of the Meeniyan Dumbalk United Football Netball Club for many years and referred to both the KPS and MDU organisations as homes to him. Songs were created in his honour and Mr Gray was presented with hundreds of stories

as each of the students had written one to commemorate his teaching. Mr Gray gave his final speech to the school and the greater community through tears, remembering all the memories that had been created at the school. “I have learnt so much in my time at KPS and know I’m a much better teacher and person than when I first started at KPS back in 1988,” said Mr Gray, but there is optimism for the future with Mr Gray “looking forward to some new and exciting adventures.” The speech was followed by thunderous applause and a standing ovation.

South Gippsland Shire Council recently reminded residents aged 70 to 79 of the new National Shingles Vaccination Program. The program commenced in November 2016 and offers a free single dose of zoster vaccine as part of the National Immunisation Program. Those eligible under the program include: all people aged 70 years old as an ongoing program and people aged 71 to 79 as a catch-up program until October 31, 2021. The community’s response has been so popular that it exceeded the Federal Government’s predictions and so stock of Zostervax, the shingles vaccine, was unable to meet demand. Leongatha Healthcare practice manager Judy Robb said the government’s short term solution was to ration the supply to all immunisation providers. “We are receiving around 10 vaccines per week, but anticipate stock will be available in greater quantities in February 2017,” she said. Shingles is a painful blistering rash caused by reactivation of the varicella zoster virus – the same virus that causes chickenpox. One in three people will develop shingles during their lifetime. The risk of getting shingles and neurological complications increases as people get older. People aged 65 and older are eligible for other free vaccines under the National Immunisation Program, including the pneumococcal vaccine which can reduce the risk of pneumonia and the influenza vaccine which is available to protect individuals against the Looking to the future: retiring assistant principal of Korumburra Primary School David Gray flu virus. Individuals interested in any of these vaccines are urged to con- (centre), welcomes new school captains for 2017 Curtis Gardner (left) and Sophie Enbom tact their local practitioner for more information. (right) with the help of current school captains Blake Webb and Jahri Hogan-van Rooij.

RATEPAYERS will enjoy even cheaper rates next financial year after the State Government announced rate rises would be capped to two percent.

The current rate cap is 2.5 percent, with South Gippsland Shire Council and Bass Coast Shire Council both charging 2.5 percent. The State Government said the cap would be the same as the Consumer Price Index, as forecast by the Department of Treasury and Finance. South Gippsland Shire CEO Tim Tamlin said council had anticipated a lower rate cap next financial year. He said council would be able to cope with rate capping for the next five to seven years, but he was uncertain beyond then, when gains in financial efficiency would peak and no longer offset income drops. He said council would not spend less on capital works because that would result in roads and other assets deteriorating and costing council more long term. Mr Tamlin said council would assess how it would cope then. “We might have a different government then and it might not think rate capping is such a good idea,” he said. Bass Coast’s general manager finance and organisation development, Mark Brady, said council would review its Long Term Financial Plan in early 2017. “Without any other changes to the Long Term Financial Plan, a change to the rate cap of two percent would result in the need for further efficiencies in the order of $250,000 per annum, meaning at least $3.1 million over the next four years,” he said.

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Cheers to station dream By Brad Lester A BREWERY could be a feature of the Korumburra Railway Station in the wake of the demise of the South Gippsland Tourist Railway. South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday heard of a proposal by backyard brewers to open a craft brewery within the station. A community working group has formed to revitalise the former and now vacant station, under the banner of The Station @ Korumburra. Their plans include the prospect of community training, music therapy and events, the distribution of organic food, and a wedding and reception venue. The working group wants to make Korumburra a destination in its own right, rather than a place to pass through. The team behind the brewery proposal is Phill Dempster, Anthony Dempster and Luke Jones, and they already have successful beers to their name. Phill told council, “We believe South

Gippsland has the ability to become the new Day- Keerie, former tourist railway president Terry Franklin, business developer Camm Mochrie, Gil lesford, Yarra Valley type region.” The brewery would not require structural Freeman of Grow Lightly, charity worker Jan Hechanges to the building and only requires a licence to advance. The trio believes Korumburra is an ideal location for their brewery, given it is between breweries at Loch and Mirboo North, and just one hour’s drive from Melbourne. The working group’s David Rasmus told council the station would be a suitable introduction to the Great Southern Rail Trail should it be extended to Korumburra from Leongatha. He said station owner VicTrack was aware of structural issues with the building and would need to make it safe. Council noted at least $75,000 worth of works are needed. Cr Lorraine Brunt welcomed the proposals. “What a waste of a building just sitting there,” she said. The station is a grand building with an Edwardian era design, Queen Anne architecture and Nouveau Art pressed ceiling panels. The working group comprises: former South Gippsland Tourist Railway member David Rasmus, Milpara Community House manager Jennie

witt, business consultant Viv Pepper, Korumburra Business Association secretary Shirley Arestia and Phill Dempster.

Council may make internet debut By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will consider live streaming meetings to the community via the internet.

Council backed Cr Don Hill’s notice of motion to receive a report about the potential benefits of live streaming from 2017-18. But he put some councillors offside with the way he went about it, saying streaming could improve councillors’ behaviour if they knew they were being watched online. Cr Meg Edwards found his notice of motion “adversarial” and Cr Alyson Skinner felt it was “a bit heavy handed”. Cr Hill said council needed to be more transparent and live steaming would do that, as well as enable people to watch past council meetings. He said it was councillors’ role to direct council officers, “rather than saying the officers run the show”. “This will send a message to the community this council is prepared to be transparent and follow due governance processes,” he said. Cr Aaron Brown opposed the motion, saying he did not understand how the technology would improve transparency given few people may use it, as shown in other councils. Only 20 people watched City of Melbourne meetings, despite the massive population, prompting Cr Lorraine Brunt to say, “Who are we kidding?”

“How many people want to sit there and watch Forward thinking: from left, members of The Station @ Korumburra working group Phill us who are not trained actors?” she said. Dempster, Terry Franklin, David Rasmus and Jennie Kerrie are hoping the former KorumShe also felt the motion was doubling up, given burra railway station will continue to be pivotal to the town’s future. at the November 2016, councillors asked for potential live streaming options to be investigated and officers had already identified these. Councillors have already received two demonstrations. Cr Brown said the model used by Wellington Shire Council cost $70,000 and doubted council would get value for money if few people used the service. Cr Jeremy Rich felt uptake would rise over time and Cr Andrew McEwen said the real issue was being “transparent and accountable”. Cr Hill said his investigation showed the service could be offered for a setup cost of $1700, with ongoing costs per meeting of $315 for audio only and an extra $75 for video services. Archival costs would initially start from $65 per month up until five meetings, and then $20 per month once 21 meetings were archived. Equipment could cost from $3000 to $6000 per camera, $3000-plus for audio equipment and $2500plus for a mixer, plus installation. Additional staff training would be required. GST would be extra. Council will receive a report at the February meeting about the introduction of live streaming of council meetings. Council voted to support the motion, apart from councillors Brunt and Brown.

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Korumburra college rewards effort MORE than $5000 worth of awards were given to students at Korumburra Secondary College’s presentation evening on Thursday.

awards. His general success culminated with receiving dux of his year level and being accepted into the Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars program at Melbourne University by showing his potential for leadership in the community.

Rebecca Moon took out the Year 12 dux award, having won the award every year from Year 7. Ms Moon is the second student at the college to have achieved this feat since records have been kept. Having received her Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) early due to the glitch in text messaging results Ms Moon did not have the opportunity to celebrate with fellow Year 12s for four days until results were officially released. “We spoke of how she had been robbed of that moment,” careers teacher Jodie Matthews said. Ms Moon said, “I didn’t celebrate. I got the text when I was home alone. She is planning to pursue a degree in InternaTop of the class: from left, Mirboo North Secondary College’s Riona Beyer, Charlotte tional Studies at Deakin University next year. The Pierre de Coubertin Award, the namesake Lynch, Bryce Hall and Aren Clissold received an ATAR of more than 90. of the founder of the modern Olympic Games, recognises the sporting achievements and values of friendship, respect, and excellence. This award was given to Cameron Trewin who throughout the year participated in many school MIRBOO North Secsporting teams and had great individual success, ondary College held winning championships at school and interschool levels. its annual awards night All round achiever Lachlan Snooks took home Reigning dux: Rebecca Moon celebrates her on Wednesday. an impressive haul totalling eight individual sixth consecutive year level dux. The dux of Mirboo North Secondary College was presented to Riona Beyer, who ended her two years of VCE with an impressive ATAR of 96.45. Ms Beyer topped the graduating class with peers Charlotte Lynch, Bryce Hall, and Aren Clissold also achieving an ATAR of more than 90. Charlotte received the highest mark possible for a subject, earning a perfect study score of 50 in visual communications and de- Sweet success: Mirboo North Secondary College’s Charlotte sign, making teacher Susan Lynch (left) celebrates her perfect study score of 50 for visual Academic achievers: Korumburra Secondary College year level duxes, from left, Rebecca Wearne extremely proud of communication and design with principal Karen Lanyon (centre) Moon, Year 12, Cassy Kent, Year 11, Lachlan Snooks Year 10, Joel Findlay, Year 9, Ella her success. and dux Riona Beyer (right). Roberts, Year 8 and Riley Olden, Year 7.

College rewards students

Junior cyclists rise to challenge AFTER weeks of practicing their cycling skills, students from St Laurence’s Primary School in Leongatha and Korumburra’s St Josephs Primary School participated in their annual bike hike from Leongatha to Inverloch and back. The Grade 6 Bike Ride is a pinnacle event for the graduating classes of both schools. The students learn bicycle safety from Grade 3 and this culminates in the challenging ride from Leongatha to Inverloch via Outtrim. The students are supported each year by Vic-

toria Police on bikes and this year members of the Leongatha Cycling Club also tagged along. The students travelled in small groups along the road dealing with the challenges of wind, trucks, tractors and cars. The student’s sense of achievement is colossal for the children each year. They have an incredible memory of a big physical and mental challenge achieved with friends and supporters, including teachers, parents and former students, at the end of their primary schooling.

What an achievement: the crowd cheers as St Laurence’s Primary School student Charlie enters the Leongatha school after his long bike hike from Inverloch.

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College and community leadership awards: Leongatha Secondary Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s school cap- Jock Dowling Memorial Awards: from left, Year 10 student Grace Thorson, Year 9 student tains of 2017 from left, Hayley Norton, Madison Wight, Louis Riseley and Gemma Martin. Grace Allen, Year 8 student Lani Bellingham and Year 7 student Eden Free received the Jock Dowling Memorial Quiet Achiever Awards at Leongatha Secondary College.

Leongatha college bestows awards MORE than 100 awards were presented graduates, teachers, family and friends gathered at Leongatha Secondary Collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awards at Mesley Hall in Leongatha to celebrate the end of the school year. night last Tuesday, December 13. Students receiving awards, 2016 Year 12

Kwong Lee Dow young leaders: Grace Thorson and Ruby Martin were recipients of the Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholars Program awards. The award is an academic enrichment program for high achieving students.

Vic Rowlands Perpetual Trophy: Year 11 student Chloe Wylie received the Vic Rowlands Perpetual Trophy. Mr Rowlands is a past principal at Leongatha Secondary College and is passionate about music and the performing arts. He has been a strong supFederation University award: from left, Leongatha Secondary College Year 11 student porter of the South Gippsland Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s MuGeorgia Edwards received the achievement award from Federation University and Year 10 sic program. Chloe also received the Leonstudent Jye Davey received the Federation University Business school award. gatha Rotary Art Scholarship senior award.

22017 017 Would Waste, Recycling and you like to receive a hard copy Recycling & Green Calendar Waste calendar? G ree Waste, Green Waste Collection In a change to previous years, the 2017 waste calendars wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be mailed out. Instead they will be available at: â&#x20AC;˘ www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/waste

â&#x20AC;˘ any of the libraries in South Gippsland â&#x20AC;˘ the Visitor Information Centres in Korumburra and Foster

Fact Sheet: If you cannot access the calendar or collect a hard copy from one of these locations, Cigarette Butts and online Illegal Dumping please call us on 5662 9200 and we will post one to you.

Recognition was given out to the most outstanding students throughout 2016. Year 12 students celebrated as they received either their Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) or their Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) and were farewelled. The night was well organised with speeches, awards and the schools senior band performance. The winners of the junior and senior principalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s awards went to Year 9 student Irene Thorson and Year 12 dux James Fraser. He did not wish to have his ATAR score published.

Top of the class: Year 12 dux of 2017 James Fraser received the Principalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Senior Award at Leongatha Secondary College.

Grab your waste calendar SOUTH Gippsland Shire Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Waste, Recycling and Green Waste collection calendar wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be arriving automatically in mailboxes this year, but hard copies will still be available on request.

The decision to change to an â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;on requestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; format was made after reviewing postal charges and feedback from residents. Council anticipates the change will also have positive environmental impacts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Changing how we distribute the waste calendars will result in financial savings that can be directed back into waste and recycling programs,â&#x20AC;? Chris Van Der Ark, manager sustainable communities at council, said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;However, we are also keen to ensure everybody who wants a hard copy calendar can still receive one. Hopefully this will be a happy medium.â&#x20AC;? From December 23, copies of the Waste, Recycling and Green Waste calendar can be collected from council reception, local libraries and the Prom Country visitor information centres in Korumburra and Foster. Alternatively, residents can request a posted copy by contacting council on 5662 9200 or by completing an online form at www. southgippsland.vic.gov.au/calendar

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Lions honour Neil By Brad Lester “TO me, it’s the equivalent of the Brownlow in Lions.”

With those words, Neil Everitt summed up the major award he received from the Lions Club International Foundation, recognising his service to the communities of Inverloch and Toora. The Inverloch man received a Melvin Jones Fellowship at the Inverloch Lions Club’s Christmas Party recently, from president of Inverloch and District Lions, Linda Aly. The fellowship, named in honour of the Mr Jones, the founder of Lions, praises Lions members who demonstrate exemplary service to their club and the community. A life member of Lions, Mr Everitt served with the organisation for 42

years before retiring recently. “You join a service club for the community but if you get one of these fellowships, it’s a pure bonus,” he said. Mr Everitt volunteered with Toora Lions for 26 years, serving as president three times, secretary and treasurer, before moving to Inverloch and helping to establish the Lions club there. The fellowship also recognises his community service outside of Lions, which has included substantial involvement with the bowls clubs at Toora and Inverloch, and writing histories about the Toora Bowls Club and fishing in Corner Inlet, with the latter, They Fished in Wooden Boats, winning a Victorian local history award. Mr Everitt served on the committees of the Toora Hall, pool building, pool and sports club, was a director of South Gippsland Hospital at Foster, a member

of the Toora CFA and a life member of the Toora Football Club. Since moving to Inverloch, he has driven the Bass Coast community bus, taking elderly people to appointments and shopping, volunteered with the Inverloch visitor information centre and helped Inverloch Lions Club host a district convention in October. Mr Everitt has served as president, secretary and chairman of numerous sub-committees since joining Inverloch Lions, and been on the board of the Inverloch Bowls Club. He praised his wife Rita for her support of his community activities.

Deserving recipient: Neil Everitt of Inverloch with the Melvin Jones Fellowship recognising his service to the communities of Inverloch and Toora.

New bridge in sight SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will apply for $213,000 to reconstruct the Powneys Road bridge at Tarwin Lower.

Council will seek the funding from the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR) Local Roads to Market Program. If successful, council will allocate $107,000 from its 2017-18 bridge rehabilitation budget towards the bridge’s reconstruction. The Local Roads to Market Program aims is to

improve the efficiency and competitiveness of farming. Council’s manager engineering and assets, John Moylan, said, “Powneys Road is a gravel road used by residents, cattle trucks, large dairy and beef farmers, tourists, emergency vehicles and is essential for providing access to the abutting properties and delivery of goods and services.” The existing timber and steel bridge, built as a temporary structure in 1984, is nine metres long and almost four metres wide. A recent inspection found weathering of the

structural steel members had caused severe corrosion. The proposed works are: • replace the existing steel and timber bridge with a new 4.8m width precast concrete bridge; • provide new steel barrier railings; • provide approach guardrails; • rock beaching at both abutments; • raise both approaches by 500mm and prepare road pavement with crushed rock; and • provide 35mm asphalt overlay to the bridge deck

and road approaches. If council’s funding application is successful, works on the bridge could begin in the second half of next year.

Guide Mirboo North’s growth MORE than 25 people shared their views on the future of Mirboo North at a session held by South Gippsland Shire Council recently.

Council held a session about refreshing the Mirboo North Structure Plan, which guides future develop-

ment in the town. People presented asked about land, housing and commercial areas in the town. The current Mirboo North Structure Plan (2004) aimed to guide future land use and development between 2004 and 2019. However, since that plan was prepared, there

have been changes to planning controls and State Government requirements. The existing plan has been ‘refreshed’ to respond to these changes. Council welcomes feedback this week online at http://www. southgippsland.vic.gov.au/news/ article/54/mirboo_north_refresh

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Council backs our volunteers

Keeping the tradition: The Carols in the Drome committee received $2000 towards the 2017 Christmas carols. From left, Paul Bauer, deputy mayor Cr Maxine Kiel, Marg Aeschlimann and Terry Aeschlimann.

Multicultural experience: St Paul’s Catholic Social Club was presented with a grant of $4000 to put towards the Mirboo North Italian Festa. From left, Nucia Tangusso, deputy mayor Cr Maxine Kiel, Rosie Romano and Rachel Romano.

New facilities: Walter J Tuck Reserve Committee at Mirboo North received $5000 to update the reserve master plan. From left, John Mercer, Cr Don Hill and Paul VanDerRydt. Safety first: Mirboo North Times Newspaper Incorporated was granted $2400 to address health and safety issues. Cr Don Hill presented Jan Heath with the grant.

Above: Fun and games: Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry was presented with $2000 towards the Leongatha Community Carnival. Cr Meg Edwards presented the money to chamber representative Peter Watchorn. Left, Locally grown: $3000 went towards Grow Lightly for the Southern Gippsland Local Food Festival. Meredith Freeman received the grant from Cr Andrew McEwen, along with other Grow Lightly representatives Ray Fulla and Gil Freeman.

Next stage: $2900 was granted to Leongatha Lyric Theatre for improvements and works at Lyric buildings. Peter Western received the funding from Cr Don Hill, along with Michael Street.

Left, Historical preservation: Nyora and District Development Association was given $1000 to preserve Nyora’s history. Sylvia Casey was presented with the grant by Cr Lorraine Brunt, along with husband Denis Casey. Right, Annual events online: Leongatha Horticultural Society Inc was presented with $1000 towards its Spring is South Gippsland promotional website. Lillian Brittain was handed the award by Cr Meg Edwards, along with representative Ian Rasmussen.

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with funding to fulfil ambitions SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council hosted a presentation ceremony to award 32 Community Grants at the council chamber in Leongatha last Wednesday.

The grants program supports community initiatives that enhance the quality of life, heritage, recreation and cultural opportunities for South Gippsland residents. In the past 11 years, council has donated $3 million to the Community Grants

program. The grants range from $1000 to $10,000. This year, $132,350 worth of grants were awarded to organisations for small emergency needs, major projects, minor projects and equipment, celebrations, festivals and events, planning and development studies and dairy tight times support events. Community groups wishing to apply for the next Community Grants are welcome to through the council website by March 31, 2017.

Helping community: Korumburra Leos and Lions clubs were presented with $800 to go towards their farmers Christmas barbecue at the Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, Korumburra. Cr Aaron Brown (second from left) presented, from left, Connor Musselwhite, Molly Gurnett, Brodie Kennedy and Brooke Anthony with their grant. Supporting tight times: Strzelecki Lions Club was granted $3000 towards the South Gippsland Dairy Expo. Chris Lancey was presented with the grant by Cr Aaron Brown, along with Phillip Ould.

Big changes ahead: Kerry Murrell, middle, and Brian Heatherton, right, were presented with $6000 by Cr Alyson Skinner for the Tarwin Lower Mechanics Institute’s master plan.

Quarter century: Tarwin Lower and District Community Health Centre received $2750 towards its 25th anniversary celebration and new activities sign. Wendy Don was presented with the grant by Cr Alyson Skinner, along with David Miller.

Continuing service: Welshpool and District Advisory Group was given $3000 towards a new photocopier. Madelaine Mason was presented with a grant by mayor Cr Ray Argento. Promoting coast: Prom Coast Seachange Festival received $2500 towards the festival and the committee’s Dianne Paragreen was presented with a grant by Cr Jeremy Rich. Left, Keeping warm: Mount Best Community Hall Association was granted $2400 towards the replacement of a heating unit. Cr Jeremy Rich (centre) was with, from left, the hall’s Fred Leopold and Dave Brown.

South Gippsland Shire Council

South Gippsland Shire Council congratulates the successful round 1 recipients of the 2016/2017 Community Grants Program Applications to the 2016/2017 Community Grants round 2 will open Monday, January 9 and close Friday, March 31.

For further information please contact Penni Ellicott on 5662 9378 or visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au

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Proud teens at Wonthaggi WONTHAGGI Secondary College enjoyed a successful presentation evening, celebrating the VCE and VCAL achievements of 2016 on Wednesday.

Special awards: from left, achievement awards in a variety of areas of study were presented to Jasmine Chambers, Jess Tiziani, Lucy Mulqueeny and Elli Whitehead.

Success in academic achievement, sporting and artistic accomplishments, vocational training, and contributions to the college’s extracurricular programs were all commemorated by staff, students and families. A highlight was the presentation of guest speakers Jacob Fry and Sharnee Taylor, who reflected on the challenges and opportunities they have encountered in their 10 years since leaving the college. The couple, who are now married, provided a great message that resonated with all in attendance – flexibility, adaptability, determination, risk taking and grabbing opportunities. Campus principal Darren Parker congratulated the graduating students on their success at the college and thanked those who shared the evening. “Thank you to all who attended to celebrate the wonderful achievements of our students,” he said. “Special thanks go to our sponsors for enabling us to reward these accomplishments. Congratulations to all of our award winners.”

Huge achievement: Wonthaggi Secondary College’s outstanding academic achievement award was received by Fergus McKittrick. Fergus was presented the award by Molly Cargill, who was the 2016 recipient. Molly has just completed her first year of study in medicine at Monash University.

Mayor’s message Cr Ray Argento

Christmas delight: from left, Andy James, Melissa Allman and Billie James celebrated their year of helping with foster care through Salvo Care.

Foster children party THE annual Christmas party for Salvo Care Eastern Foster Kids was full of energy and Christmas spirit last Wednesday.

The day was packed with so many activities; jumping castles were available, face painting was offered, and even a special guest for the children with a visit from Santa. More than 50 carers and fos-

ter children turned out to enjoy the amazing day under the shade of the old trees at Mossvale Park at Berrys Creek. The star of the event, Santa, was able to be present because of a generous contribution that Leeson’s Logging provided to the Salvo Care group and many other people donated their time and talents to make sure everyone involved had a fun day out.

This event allowed the caregivers a chance to reflect on their year and appreciate the new lease of life they can give to the many young people that aren’t able to stay in their homes. The importance of supporting these special children was on everyone’s minds and with beautiful weather the day went smoothly with the promise of more in future.

ESSENTIAL council services I have become more aware of in my role as mayor have been those reconnecting the older population with their community and in some cases, providing them with basic survival services others can take for granted; the services within the aged and disability department.

also client contributions. Council is targeted to provide approximately 30,000 hours of service in the home and deliver 16,000 meals for 2016-17. An annual budget of about $2.5 million is spent in our community for our community. Someone who is passionate about their community is Cr Jeremy Rich:

Some important changes have been made to council’s Home and Community Care (HACC) services. As from August 1, 2016 services for frail, older people and their carers living in the community who are aged 65 and over (50 and over for Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders) is now referred to as the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP). This program aims to maximise a person’s independence by the delivery of timely, high quality basic support services taking into account their goals, preferences and choices. Services provided under CHSP include meals, transport (medical appointments), domestic assistance, personal care, home maintenance and social support. The Home and Community Care (HACC) program for those under 65 years of age (under 50 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders) provides basic support services for people with a disability and their carers assisting them to live independently in their community. Services provided under HACC include Meals on Wheels, transport (medical appointments), home and personal care, and home maintenance. The new format to aged and disability services is funded by the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) and the Victorian Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACCPYP). Council covers any funding shortfall and directly funds additional hours. There are

There’s something special about South Gippsland. This spring and early summer is no exception with our crops looking good at this stage. I am honoured to have been elected to council; a role I hope to do justice to over the next four years. The first two months have been busy, yet rewarding; learning from and working with fellow councillors, council staff and community members who regularly go above and beyond for the benefit of others. The focus at this early stage has been learning the current policies and procedures whilst researching, contemplating, collaborating and discussing the common vision this new council is in the process of determining. I hope to bring a strategic outlook to the table with the goals of respecting our community and businesses, attracting tourists, new businesses, talented people and artists, and creating opportunities for our youth whilst exploring and assisting in finding new markets for our local produce and services. I’m looking forward to meeting and working with our community groups and businesses to help shape South Gippsland into a sustainable region that current and future generations can be proud of. My door is always open and I welcome any feedback or input. As we head towards the Christmas holiday season, on behalf of my fellow councillors, I wish our residents and their families a safe and happy new year.

Cr Jeremy Rich.

South Gippsland Shire briefs Teens aim high CR LORRAINE Brunt congratulated Korumburra Secondary College students on their presentation to council recently, calling for council support to fund projects. They advocated for a shuttle bus between Korumburra and Inverloch to take teenagers to the beach over summer, and also for council support in relocating and redeveloping Korumburra’s skate park and extending the Great Southern Rail Trail from Leongatha to Korumburra. On the rail trail subject, Cr Brunt noted support for the project from John Kennedy, the owner of a new bike shop in Korumburra, The Bicycle Fitting Store. “He will find some red tape in getting everyone in Korumburra to agree to rip up the train track and get the rail trail there,”

she said.

Transport focus CR JEREMY Rich is continuing to advocate for funding for transport projects in South Gippsland through his role as council’s representative on the South East Australian Transport Strategy (SEATS) group, which lobbies for funding for transport projects for eastern Victoria through to southern New South Wales. Such projects to receive funding with SEATS’s help so far include the Black Spur realignment of the South Gippsland Highway and Leongatha heavy vehicle alternate route.

Volunteers praised CR Aaron Brown offered a pat on the

back for the committees of the Loch Community Development Association and Kongwak Community Group, after attending meetings of those groups recently.

Auditors approve AUDITORS have no concerns with council’s financial or risk management, according to the annual report by audit committee chair Dr Irene Irvine for the 2015-16 financial year. She said council’s internal auditor HLB Mann Judd and external auditor, the Victorian Auditor General’s Office, were both pleased with council’s conduct. Both auditors found council staff were highly skilled and cooperative. The committee helps council meet its responsibilities for financial reporting and

risk management. The independent members are Dr Irvine, Dr Craig Nisbet (retiring this month) and Dr John Purcell.

Meeting schedule SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will continue to meet during the day throughout 2017. That was despite a request from Matt Sherry of Port Franklin, calling for some meetings to be held during the evening to cater for workers wishing to attend meetings, and also for meetings to be rotated throughout the shire occasionally. Meetings will continue to be held at the council chamber in Leongatha unless council deems otherwise. Ordinary council meetings will be held at 2pm on February 22, March 22, April 26, May 24, June 28, July 26, August 23, September 27, October 25, November 22 and

December 20. Public presentations will be held on the third Wednesday of the month at 2pm and 7pm, and also 10am on council meeting days.

Land sale SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council will discontinue part of Gardner Road, Poowong, and sell it to an abattoir. The meatworks, GBP Australia, wishes to use the land to build a loading race to the abattoir’s kill room. Loading and unloading of cattle now partially occurs on a public road reserve as there is no possibility of building a ramp within the land owned by the meatworks due to the siting of buildings. Council last Wednesday voted to sell the land, after receiving two submissions; one for and one against.

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Outdoors the property entrance leads in, and opens up, to provide a circular driveway, with parking options, double garage and 40’ x 12’ lockable shed with power and concrete floor. The home is nestled in amongst flower beds, with long established native and exotic trees, fruit and citrus trees, gazebo and wonderful garden walks and areas for enjoying the nature and abundant bird life. If you are looking for that hobby farm that is ready to go with vegetables galore this is an opportunity not to be missed. Within minutes’ drive to Meeniyan and the Great Southern Rail Trail this property is sure to appeal.

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four bedroom, three bathroom home. There is a second formal lounge/rumpus room, study nook and six car garage. The 108 acres with all as new fencing has been meticulously managed. New yards, excellent water system and assorted shedding. The property consistently runs 80 percent steers along with cutting 150 rolls of hay a year. Over 80 percent of the property is tractable for hay, a rare find in the hills of South Gippsland.

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Awarded: former Leongatha resident and The Age journalist Royce Millar was recently presented with a Walkley Award.

Royce wins journalism’s highest honour FORMER Leongatha resident Royce Millar recently received a Walkley Award for best social equity story. Out of 1400 entries, Mr Millar received the prestigious award alongside fellow journalist Ben Schneiders. The award was presented on December 2 at the Brisbane Convention Centre. He joined The Age’s team in 2008. Prior to this, he was a freelance journalist and has won multiple awards. Before his journalistic career began, he was a well known local personality. Coming from a fourth generation local family, Mr Millar is the son of Jeanie and the late Wally Millar. He studied at the Leongatha High and Tech schools, and played football for the Leongatha Parrots.

Star student: Evie Ryan received the dux of South Gippsland Secondary College with her ATAR the highest of the 16 VCE students who sat their exams. She was presented with her award at the school’s awards night on Wednesday. The Star unsuccessfully sought more details about the awards night from the school.

Bass Coast Council briefs Permit approved THE construction of a house over seven metres will go ahead in Inverloch. Bass Coast Shire Cr Les Larke put up a notice of refusal, claiming the height would disrupt the coast and the character along Abbott Street. However, the notice of refusal was not supported by his fellow councillors. “The house sits tidily and was designed carefully to align with the requirements in the area,” deputy mayor Cr Brett Tessari said. “Only one corner of the house is over seven metres and there are plenty of two storey buildings in the area. I think it will suit the character of the neighbourhood well.” A planning permit was issued on the basis the proponent adhere to the conditions issued by council.

Drinks to be served LIQUOR licensing was approved for a restaurant on The Esplanade in Cowes. Bass Coast Shire Council initially refused the application, which attracted nine complaints due to concerns regarding noise, increased liquor consumption and inadequate parking. However, the terms of the permit have been renegotiated and alcohol will only be served until 11pm. The customer must also order food with their drink. “The operations times have been trimmed and the objections have been appropriately addressed,” Cr Michael Whelan said. “It’s a restaurant, and this is how it does business. It shouldn’t be an issue.”

Councillors stay connected BASS Coast Shire councillors were appointed to represent the shire in a number of committees on Wednesday. These committees help councillors stay con-

nected and informed on a range of issues. To name a few, the committees include the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee, Destination Phillip Island – Regional Tourism Board, the Gippsland Local Government network. Councillors are not obligated to join any committees, but all nine councillors have put their names down for several roles. “It’s encouraging to see all the councillors putting their hands up to be involved in multiple committees,” Cr Clare Le Serve said.

Health plan BASS Coast Shire Council will develop a four year public health and wellbeing plan, to be included in next year’s budget. Community engagement will provide input into the development of the plan. “These sessions will highlight the values council should uphold. We are confident we will be able to build a plan around what is presented,” Cr Les Larke said. Cr Bruce Kent said he wanted the community to understand council is willing to listen and talk about the issues concerning the shire.

Are you okay? BASS Coast councillors were involved in a mental health and suicide prevention round table recently. The round table revealed to councillors that a high percentage of men over 50 were suffering from mental health issues, and assets such as the men’s shed are incredibly important in a rural area. Cr Bruce Kent drove home the need to regularly check on friends, family and neighbours, particularly during the holiday season. “I implore you to ask your fellow man how they are travelling,” he said. “There is a huge problem and we are losing men in their mid 50s. We are losing good blokes. “It’s Christmas time, people are stressed, and it’s very easy for people to start to go downhill and feel isolated. Please ask people if they are okay – it’s as simple as that.”

Happy feet: Janine Best from Inside Clothing has recently purchased Foster’s shoe shop, now known as Insideout Footwear.

Footwear needs covered FOSTER’S shoe shop has a new spring in its step since being purchased by Janine Best from Insideout Clothing, after she heard of its impending closure.

Formerly known as Dragon Your Feet, Insideout Footwear will maintain the store’s uniqueness and huge range, which its customers have grown to know and love. “When I heard the shop was under the threat of closure, I decided I would hate to see a good business disappear,” Janine said. “There are not many independent shoe stores left in the region. There are shoes within boutiques, but there aren’t many dedicated shoe shops that would have the range of choices we offer. “I think anyone who has shopped at the store in the past would know it is unique. We have a massive range of products including ladies, men’s and children’s shoes, in styles for all occasions.” Janine said it was common to hear people comment on how the shoe shop always had what they wanted. “Its closure would have been a huge loss to community, so I thought ‘I can’t let this go’,” she said. “It was never on my radar to buy a footwear store, but when the opportunity came up, it made a lot of sense.”

Insideout Footwear joins Foster’s Insideout Clothing and Janine said the two stores “make sense together”. “From the clothing point of view, we now have the opportunity to sell the whole outfit,” she said. “People are loving being able to visualise the dress with shoes and the handbag, they can see whole outfit and don’t have to think about it as much.” Janine said while she is still learning about the footwear industry, the shop’s existing staff were staying on. “Debbie Bassett, who has been with the shop for many of the 20 years it has been in Foster, has amazing expertise and will continue to be supported by Karen Cunningham, whose bright smile is infectious when you walk into the shop,” she said. Janine said there would be changes coming to Insideout Footwear, but by the same token, the essence of the shop would remain. “We want to keep carrying on the tradition of the shoe shop that has a really far reach. It is unique and has a lot of loyal customers, so we hope to be able carry that on,” she said. For those last minute Christmas outfits or gifts, or just something new to wear this summer, Insideout Footwear has a giant clearance wall, where everything including children’s shoes, is at least 50 percent off.

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Children star on stage FOSTER Primary School held a successful end of year concert at the Foster War Memorial Arts Centre recently.

Students have been working hard in music lessons over the last few months, creating dance routines, scripts and acrobatic routines, ably facilitated by music teacher Felicity Weight. The concert was based around the You Can Do It Keys, hence its name Fostering the Keys.

Darby played the role of Simba and Toby played the role of Marty. They learn about life and the secret to a ‘good life’ as they uncover keys and hidden messages at different settings. They are supported and directed by Caeleb who played the role as Mufasa. The afternoon session was attended by approximately 130 people and the evening session by approximately 320 people.

It’s a hard knock life: Tessa, Dakota, Willem, Gypsy and Sophie performing Annie the musical at Foster Primary School.

Taking the lead: Foster Primary School All eyes on them: Jett and Tige show off students Oliver, Jack and Zane performed their acting skills on stage at Foster Primary in their onesies while leading the dancers at School’s production of Annie. their school concert.

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Ratepayer vents THE councillors of the new South Gippsland Shire Council realised they could not please everyone when a disgruntled ratepayer vented at a recent public presentation session. Lynette Amor accused council of failing to represent the community in the wake of council’s decision to approve an amended permit for a business to expand its depot at 15 Korumburra South Road. The company will create extra storage by erecting six extra silos, operate for longer hours and be able to store up to 3000m3 of rock and mulch on the site,

zoned farming. Council approved the permit amendment at its November meeting. Ms Amor, who lives opposite the depot, told council she was less than impressed with council’s decision to approve the depot expansion. “I’m a ratepayer and I thought you guys were my representative,” she said. Ms Amor said council’s decision had forced her and her partner to appeal the decision at the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), and pay substantial legal costs. Mayor Cr Ray Argento, who voted against the depot expansion, said councillors voted individually.

Working together: Leongatha Primary School’s participants in the RACV Energy Breakthrough at Maryborough.

Children conquer challenge LEONGATHA Primary School Grade Six students and their parents travelled to Maryborough to participate in the annual RACV Energy Breakthrough event recently. With their two, brand new human powered vehicles called Bulletproof

and XLR8, the students had to perform a presentation for 20 minutes about ‘their journey’ in front of three judges, which went towards their overall marking. Students were split up into two teams of five girls and five boys. Students in each team took turns riding their vehicle around a 1.11km long race track, achieving around

340 kilometres over 14 hours. There was lots of pushing and shoving throughout the race as there were 92 vehicles on the race track all at one time. The program enabled students, parents and teachers to improve their understanding of renewable energy and sustainability, while promoting healthy living and teamwork.

Meeniyan to greet visitors in style CYCLISTS will have better first impressions of Meeniyan when a new carpark is built next to the Great Southern Rail Trail.

Visitors arriving in town via the rail trail are now greeted by an untidy, unappealing site, including an unmade carpark. South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday approved an additional budget amount of $70,000 to supplement savings of $330,000 from the construction of the Black Spur section of the trail to use in building the carpark in the area referred to as the Meeniyan Commons. Parking will cater for horse floats and old rail land will be beautified. Cr Andrew McEwen told council,

“This is about making a good impression. Meeniyan is one of the first major towns on the rail trail.” Council’s 2016-17 capital works program will be amended to include the $400,000 project, initiated by the Meeniyan Progress Association. Council’s manager engineering and assets, John Moylan, said Regional Development Victoria (RDV) approved the revised project scope for the construction of the carpark on the basis the area would link with the rail trail and provide supporting infrastructure for trail users. “The Great Southern Rail Trail Black Spur section was completed and officially opened on March 4, 2016. Savings on this section have resulted from extremely competitive tenders from local contractors,” Mr

Moylan said. “With the approval of RDV, some of these savings have already been expended on upgrading the trail from Welshpool to Port Welshpool, which included the construction of a new asphalt path along the Port Welshpool foreshore at a cost of approximately $240,000. “Notwithstanding this additional expenditure, there are still residual savings of $330,000 which will be spent on the construction of the carpark.” Cr Aaron Brown abstained from vote due to a conflict of interest. He owns two commercial properties that back onto the Meeniyan carpark. The works could increase the value of these properties so he did not vote.

Mayor’s message

Fresh take: Nick Wilms was awarded the Best Image prize for his photo Tidal River Mirror during Prom Country Regional Tourism’s inaugural photo competition.

Landscapes shine in photo contest WINNERS have been awarded in Prom Country Regional Tourism’s inaugural photo competition. With 58 quality images entered, choosing a winner was always going to be difficult but after much deliberation two recipients were selected. Nick Wilms of Inverloch was awarded the Best Image prize for his photo Tidal River Mirror and Bee Appleyard of Welshpool was the People’s Choice winner with her image Sunset at Port Welshpool Long Jetty. “The competition was extremely close,” Philip Botte, chair of Prom Country Regional Tourism, said. “We were thrilled with the number

of quality entries but selecting a winner was very difficult. The People’s Choice category was also tight with the margin between the top four being just a handful of votes.” The spring photo competition was the first undertaken by the regional tourism and business association but another is planned for 2017. “We were happy with the response and enjoyed seeing the different ways people approached a central theme,” Mr Botte said. “We would like to thank everyone who participated in the competition and encourage them to enter.” View all entries at www. promcountryphotocomp.com.au

Cr Pamela Rothfield

THE past week was another busy one, which, along with briefings, meetings and workshops, included some wonderful community encounters.

The first was our Bass Coast Community Grants presentation evening; a delightful ceremony where many of the hard working volunteers within our community were presented with grants certificates. In this round there were 46 successful grant recipients with almost $127,000 in funds allocated. I appreciate the time and effort it takes to write a grant application, having done it a number of times myself. I also appreciate fundraising takes a great deal of volunteer time and commitment, so the enormous effort and time these volunteers give to their local communities is appreciated and applauded. In a meeting of the committee for the Phillip Island 150th celebrations in 2018, exciting projects planned for this great celebration were showcased.

We heard about the fabulous plans the Rhyll Community Association has developed for the Rhyll Wooden Boast Festival weekend, which will feature as a major attraction on Phillip Island in the sesquicentennial year (try saying that five times fast!). The calendar of events for 2018 is peppered with wonderfully creative initiatives, which are developing into exciting events – just watch this space! Jonathon Rea, who is the twotime Superbike world champion, and married to a Phillip Island local Tatia Weston, is regarded by many as an adopted son of Phillip Island. I had the delightful role of presenting Jonathon with the ‘key’ to Bass Coast in a surprise presentation. Just as we have adopted Jonathon, we know that Jonathon has adopted Phillip Island as his second home. Councillors also took part in the first Suicide Prevention Round Table, which was a sober reminder that at this joyful time of the year, there are those among us who struggle. The challenge we face is to educate people, friends, family or

workmates to identify the signals and then know where to turn for help. This is an incredibly important subject that needs attention from our entire community. We are so lucky to have such a wonderful group of participants involved in this round table and I feel confident inroads will continue to be made. I also met with the Peri Urban group of Rural Councils, which is made up of six councils and is the leader in advocating for support and solutions for the Victorian peri urban region at all levels of government. Speaking with one voice and advocating for solutions on shared issues, this group makes submissions on such things as planning zones reviews and regions growth plans, bushfire overlays. As this is my final Mayor’s Message for 2016, I’d like to wish everyone a fantastic Christmas, and a happy and safe new year. To borrow a line from Andy Williams’ iconic tune, this truly is “the most wonderful time of the year” in Bass Coast, and I, for one, am excited for the great new year that lies ahead of us!

Warm scene: Bee Appleyard was the People’s Choice winner of Prom Country Regional Tourism’s inaugural photo competition with her image Sunset at Port Welshpool Long Jetty.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Enjoy carols at Coal Creek

COAL Creek Community Park and Museum is excited to announce its annual Christmas carols for 2017.

Celebrate the season in the old fashioned village in Korumburra, on Friday December 23 from 7.30pm until 9pm. Food, beverages and LED candles will be available for purchase on the night. The Korumburra Lions Club will be attending with a barbecue supplying sausages, soft drinks and water. Wish granted: McMillan MP Russell Broadbent (left) gave a $5975 grant to Emily Ardley Alfie’s coffee van will be with the support of South Gippsland Shire mayor Cr Ray Argento (right). providing hot drinks and jam donuts. Free Santa photos will be offered by the Korumburra CFA. There will be live music performed by the South presenting a cheque to Ms Ardley last week, who Gippsland Concert Band along By Caroline Crawford was supported in her application by South Gippsland with the Inverloch Primary Shire Council. School choir.

Emily dreams of drama

EMILY Ardley has had a unique vision for 15 years to start a drama club in South Gippsland that she could be a part of.

She is no ordinary visionary; she has, unlike many, succeeded in her dream while overcoming the difficulties she faces with her intellectual disability. “This has been Emily’s 15 year long pipedream,” carer Stavroula O’Reilly said. Ms Ardley has worked tirelessly with the help of her family, friends, and carers to achieve her dream and said she has had nothing but support and openness from all levels of government in her search for equal opportunities for the disabled. “People with disabilities have passion and drive,” Ms Ardley said. It is with her own sheer determination that the (It’s no) drama project to create a drama club for people with disabilities can finally get off the ground. McMillan MP Russell Broadbent has announced $5975 for Ms Ardley’s project in Leongatha. “This Community Grant will help develop workshops and public performances with an ensemble of performers with a disability,” Mr Broadbent said,

Party triumph The activity groups from Leongatha, Mirboo North, Loch-Poowong, Korumburra, and Tarwin Lower have finally joined together for their first shared event after 20 years of individual activities being run. Run by Gippsland Southern Health Services the activity days aim to offer recreation, entertainment, activity, fun, and food to help people with disabilities, their carers, and the frail elderly to establish

Feel free to grab a free song book at the rotunda. Come along with your

friends and family, bring a picnic and sing along to your favourite Christmas carols.

“It’s allowing more people to enter into the arts space and giving them a new way of expressing themselves. I love it.” Ms Ardley had “had enough” of having to drive down to Melbourne every Sunday morning just for the opportunity to be a part of the drama activities she loves. Having been involved in two disability friendly drama groups with the Weave Movement Theatre and Rawcus Company, Ms Ardley is using her vast experience to encourage rural people with disabilities to pursue drama as a new avenue for enjoyment. Initially having been giving state funding for two theatre workshops to be held, Ms Ardley said funding dried up and she had to abandon the steering committee she had organised. The new funding will allow the organisation to become a more permanent fixture of the community, with Ms Ardley excited and keen for the future. Mr Broadbent agreed, saying “this is about a Sing along: gather together with your family and friends by the rotunda for live music and long term vision for performers”. Christmas carols at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum this Friday. “With the establishment of a steering committee and strategy to help those people who are passionate about performance, like Emily, to build something that will continue to grow into the future,” he said.

Celebration sensation: St Laurence’s Primary School Choir serenades senior citizens at the Christmas party in Leongatha.

MORE than 100 people gathered for the first combined congregation of the five local activity groups at the Leongatha Dakers Centre.

The man himself: meet and greet Santa on the night at the Coal Creek Community Park and Museum carols. Don’t forget to snap some pictures with him this Friday.

new friendships “It’s the first time we’ve had them all together,” planned activity coordinator Justine Kleeman said. Ms Kleeman organises the events and activities to provide people with an opportunity to re-establish or initiate new social contacts within the community. Local performers donated their time to entertain. The choir from St Laurence’s Primary School performed Christmas carols to enthusiastic applause. A local ensemble and Ian Sullivan also braved the stage throughout the afternoon. Random seat prizes and raffles were drawn thanks to the generous donations of local businesses.

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Christmas message from Danny O’Brien MP AS we prepare to celebrate Christmas and the arrival of 2017 I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone in the Gippsland South electorate a very Merry Christmas and a happy, safe and prosperous New Year. 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. Whether you’re holidaying locally in one on the many beautiful locations Gippsland has to offer or off on an adventure, please remain vigilant and safe on the roads. And please spare a thought for those who are working, especially our emergency services personnel and volunteers. As the festive season brings with it an array of shop-

ping needs I encourage everyone to shop locally to support our local traders, local jobs and economy. It has been a privilege to again work for the people of Gippsland South in 2016. For me it has been a busy and fulfilling second year as your local State MP and I have greatly enjoyed the diversity of individuals, groups and organisations I have worked with. The strength and generosity of our rural communities is one of our greatest assets. Please take the time to look out for others in our community, to extend the hand of friendship and offer the spirit of Christmas to those around you. Again, I wish everyone across the Gippsland South electorate a Merry Christmas, and a happy, safe and prosperous New Year. Danny O’Brien, Gippsland South MLA.

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Five celebrated at graduation ceremony FIVE students graduating from Bass Coast Specialist School were celebrated last week. Students and staff from the school joined more than 100 people to celebrate the successful years of education for Courtney, Erin, Kyla, Molly and Rhys. Principal Edith Gray welcomed everyone and acknowledged the success was due to a partnership of students, parents and staff. Guests enjoyed a two course meal at the Wonthaggi Workmen’s Club, followed by music, dancing and presentations. All students were presented with a certificate, signature bear and rose as their

accomplishments were heard and seen. Highlights included the students achieving a Certificate 1 in work readiness from IVET Institute, Barista Certificates, food handling qualifications and more. Bass MLA Brian Paynter joined the celebration to commend the outgoing school captains Courtney and Kyla and introduce the 2017 school captains. Tullen and Luke were excited and surprised to receive their school captain badges. School captains are selected by the whole staff of the school. Mr Paynter provided sound advice to the graduating students on striving to achieve their dreams.

Congratulations: Bass MLA Brian Paynter (far left) and Bass Coast Specialist School principal Edith Gray commended Tullen and Luke for being selected as 2017 school captains.

Festive lunch tastes a treat EVER wondered what goes on at your community house? Leongatha Community House hosted an open house and Christmas lunch recently. The community house opened at 16 Bruce Street in 1989. At the lunch, treasurer Pam Gaskell celebrated her 30 years of contributing to the community house. Pam has been on the committee for 23 years and was president for 16 of those until the annual general meeting last October where she was voted as treasurer.

There were arts and crafts on display at the Christmas lunch, featuring acrylics, mosaics, paintings and knitting. All artwork was either made at the community house or on display from the Leongatha gallery. There are many upcoming classes and events. Leongatha Community House is hosting a crafts program on Saturdays, February 11, February 25, March 11 and March 25 between 9am until 11am. Children aged between eight and 12 are all welcome.

Santa’s sleigh: from left, Leongatha Primary School students Maddison, Ruby, Georgia, Lacy and Ashley immerse themselves in the spirit of Christmas.

Christmas magic COMING to an end of their first schooling year, Leongatha Primary School Preps celebrate the festive season recently. Children were involved in Christmas craft activities and decorated their rooms in the spirit of the season,

decking out Santa’s sleigh, and decorating a Christmas tree. “My favourite thing about Christmas is decorating the Christmas tree and putting the star on top of it. I also like getting presents,” Prep student Darcy said.

A Star Milpara Community is born Yum, yum: enjoying Leongatha Community House’s Christmas lunch recently were, from left, coordinator Eunice Donovan, treasurer Pam Gaskell and volunteer Shahni Hance.

House news TODAY is our last day at the house for 2016. The house closes at 4.30pm and will reopen again for business as usual on Monday, January 30.

Of course the Centrelink Agency will be operating on the usual days and times except for the public holidays on Tuesday, December 27 and Wednesday, December 28. Our year at the house has been exciting, challenging, rewarding and very busy. We’re currently preparing the program for term one and this will be delivered to your letter boxes between January 16 and January 20. A few new additions to what is on offer for next year will be the Play and Learn Program, a Homework Club, Playgroup on Mondays, a How Does Your Garden Grow? Group, and our new Training and Information Pathways Service (TIPS). Some exciting news to hand - capital

works funding of $50,000 has been allocated towards the redevelopment and relocation of the Korumburra Skate Park. During this past year, Milpara has been working with consultants and skate park users to identify a new home for the skate park. A concept design has been developed and with this financial boost, fundraising can now get underway to make this new park happen. If you’d like to be a part of this project, please come and see us at the House. Thank you to all those who have supported Milpara Community House during the past year and we wish you a safe and happy Christmas and new year. Oh, and if you are still looking for something different to give as a gift this year, we have vouchers available so you can gift your IGA points to the Emergency Foodbank at Milpara, or give a voucher of an enrolment in a class of choice. Call us on 5655 2524.

SASKIA Joy Hulett was born at Wodonga Hospital on December 13. She is the first daughter for Nicole and Trav Hulett and a sister for Kohen. Nicole was formerly Nicole Hayward of Koonwarra and now lives in Wodonga.

LOCHLAN Rowland Grylls was born on December 10 at Leongatha Hospital. He is a son for Matthew Grylls and Sandi Leask-Grylls of Leongatha.

AYLAH Jane Wilson was born on November 30 at Leongatha Hospital. She is a daughter for Brayden Wilson and Bridgette O’Brien of Dumbalk, and a sister for Tarj, 2.

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Farming Insight Hampers lift farmers’ spirits RURAL Financial Counselling Services Victoria – Gippsland (RFCSVG) would like to wish all clients past and present a Merry Christmas.

In recognition of the tough year faced by farmers, Lions Club and IGA supermarkets have generously donated Christmas hampers including treats for the family and IGA gift vouchers. RFCSVG executive officer Kylie Holmes said,

“The gifts from the Lions Club and Leongatha IGA will be a lovely surprise for our clients, some of who are still doing it pretty tough. Hampers will be personally delivered by our counsellors to clients who may need support in the weeks leading up to Christmas.” It is timely to let all farmers know RFCSVG provides free, independent and confidential financial counselling and support for primary produces, fishers, forestry growers and harvesters, and small rural businesses. Counsellors can assist with developing options and action plans to improve financial sustainability, and to help clients manage change, or access government assistance and services. Please call 5662 2566 or email office@rfcsvg. com.au if you would like any further information on services. Farmers who are not RFCS clients but would like to receive a hamper can contact their local Lions club. The RFCSVG will be closed from 2pm, Friday, December 23, 2016 and reopen again on Monday, January 2, 2017.

Joint effort: Rural Financial Counselling Services Victoria – Gippsland (RFCSVG) executive officer Kylie Holmes with hampers donated by Lions and Michael’s Supa IGA, Leongatha.

Gone girls: Peter and Debbie McIndoe from Mardan were selling Angus cows at VLE Leongatha’s last prime sale of the year last Wednesday.

• VLE Leongatha

Small yarding buoys prices THERE were approximately 780 export and 200 young cattle penned for the last sale of 2016 representing a decrease of 700 head week on week.

The usual buying group was present and operating in a mostly dearer market. Quality was harder to find with fewer prime cattle on offer and cows making up almost half of the yarding. Trade cattle improved slightly for most. The limited selection of grown steers and bullocks improved 9c to 12c/kg. Friesian and crossbred manufacturing steers lifted 7c to 8c/kg. Heavy weight grown heifers sold 7c/kg dearer. Beef cows sold mostly firm to a few cents easier while the lean dairy cows sold mostly 5c to 10c/kg dearer. Heavy weight bulls sold from firm to 5c/ kg cheaper. Heavy weight vealers suited to butchers sold from 331c to 357c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 310c and 330c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 290c and 320c/kg. Grown steers made from 295c to 320c/kg. Bullocks sold from 299c to 312c/kg. Heavy

weight grown heifers made between 275c and 300c/kg. Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers sold between 270c and 276c with the crossbred portion between 280c and 302c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made from 190c to 229c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold mostly from 218c to 270c/kg. Heavy weight C and B muscle bulls made between 260c and 293c with the dairy lots between 233c and 255c/kg. The next sale draw - January 4 & 5: 1. Elders, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. Landmark, 4. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 5. Rodwells, 6. SEJ. Sheep sale Wednesday at 1pm (weekly).

Prime Sale - Wednesday, December 14

BULLOCKS 2 P. Knox, Leongatha 3 J. Langley Nom. Pty Ltd, Inverloch 6 J. Lynom, Bass 6 R. Duke, Wonthaggi 6 S.A. & R.J. Banks 1 P.R. & J.M. Boadle, Devon North STEERS 2 P.G. & B.K. Ruby, Anderson 1 G.O. & M.A. Stoll, Toora

575.0kg 616.7kg 620.8kg 598.3kg 581.7kg 600.0kg

312.6 311.6 311.6 310.0 306.6 305.6

$1797.45 $1921.53 $1934.52 $1854.83 $1783.39 $1833.60

367.5kg 356.6 $1310.51 350.0kg 356.6 $1248.10

1 1 4 1

M. & D. Harms, Korumburra R. & E. Evans, Bass M. Avery, Hedley J.J. & M.C. LeBlanc, Alberton

375.0kg 395.0kg 362.5kg 400.0kg

355.6 354.6 347.2 345.2

$1333.50 $1400.67 $1258.60 $1380.80

HEIFERS 1 P.G. & B.K. Ruby, Anderson 1 M. & D. Harms, Korumburra 1 Lowanna College, Newborough 1 D. Brien .. 3 P.C. Beale, Tooa 1 M. Avery, Hedley

375.0kg 335.0kg 355.0kg 320.0kg 291.7kg 330.0kg

351.6 345.0 341.6 341.6 340.6 340.2

$1318.50 $1155.75 $1212.68 $1093.12 $993.42 $1122.66

COWS 2 D.L. McIndoe, Leongatha 9 Harris Farm, Dumbalk North 1 T. & H. Ohia, Devon 7 Northside Pastoral, Inverloch 2 K. Oddy, Boolarra South 4 D.L. McIndoe, Leongatha

740.0kg 625.6kg 660.0kg 662.9kg 612.5kg 736.3kg

270.0 257.6 255.6 254.6 254.6 251.6

$1998.00 $1611.43 $1686.96 $1687.63 $1559.43 $1852.41

BULLS 1 Elm Valley P/L, Tarwin Lower 1 S. Fairbrother, Boolarra 1 J.K. & N.M. Patton, Mardan 1 R.P. & M.J. Kenney, Dumbalk 1 I.S. & V. Grylls, Pty Ltd, Yarram 1 Merlewood Angus, Mirboo North

675.0kg 860.0kg 855.0kg 945.0kg 840.0kg 775.0kg

319.6 292.6 289.6 273.6 272.6 267.6

$2157.30 $2516.36 $2476.08 $2585.52 $2289.84 $2073.90

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Farming Insight Farmers, be quad safe VICTORIA’S peak farmer organisation is encouraging primary producers to give the gift of farm safety this holiday season by investing in protection devices to limit the risk of quad bike injuries on farms.

The Victorian Farmers Federation is offering rebates of up to $600 (GST exempt) on two eligible protection devices – the Quadbar and the ATV Lifeguard – as well as a $1200 (GST exempt) rebate on alternate vehicles in a $6 million State Government initiative to curb farm accidents. Statistics released by WorkSafe Victoria reveal most workplace accidents occur in the lead up to Christmas, with 25 percent of all incidents occurring in November and December. Even more worryingly, WorkSafe also records that almost 30 percent of all workplace deaths in the state occur on farms despite the fact agriculture employs just three per cent of Victorian workers.

“Christmas is a busy time for farmers harvesting, but it can also be a deadly time of year if the work is put ahead of safety,” VFF vice president Brett Hosking said. “Quad bikes are an essential piece of equipment on our farms because they are so versatile, but with that versatility comes the increased risk of accidents, and we should all be doing what we can to make them safer or replace them with another vehicle.” “It’s vital that you protect yourself, your family and your employees from the risks of using quad bikes. “So give your family peace of mind this Christmas and invest in quad bike protection.” The Quad Bike Safety Rebate Scheme is expected to deliver rebates to more than 5000 farmers over the next two years, and farmers are encouraged to make early applications so they don’t miss out. Details on rebate criteria can be found at www. bequadsafe.com.au or by calling 1300 945 030.

Good growing: Leongatha South dairy farmer Maree Deenan said her silage season has been much better than last year, with around double the bales in the shed.

Silage keeps rolling out By Sarah Vella FAVOURABLE seasonal conditions have seen the region’s silage yield increase dramatically compared to last year, with some even eyeing off a third cut.

Take precautions: farmers are being urged to fit a roll bar to quad bikes to improve safety.

Leongatha South dairy farmer Maree Deenan said for her farm, this silage season has been “amazing”. “I am on a red dirt farm, so I was able to get onto my paddocks when other farmers couldn’t. I have cut 650 rolls, which is twice what I made last year. We have had two cuts of silage,” she said. Ms Deenan said she had not feed tested yet, but was expecting this year’s silage to be of high quality. “The bales are nice and firm and have held their shape really well,” she said. A good autumn, followed by a wet but mild winter and decent follow up rainfall in spring, have seen many of the region’s farms recover after last year’s poor crops. “I spent $75,000 on fodder last year for 130 cows. If I don’t have to spend that this year, it has to be more viable even with the lower milk price,” Ms Deenan said.

“I am not feeding yet, whereas last year we started feeding at the start of November and it got very expensive. “To have gotten this far, with the grass still green and growing has been really good. The mild temperatures were also a contributor to the good silage season.” Ms Deenan said the weather would need to warm up to ensure a successful hay season as well. Kardella agricultural contractor Phil McNaughton said he had completed a few second cuts of silage. “We have started on some fairly nice fresh stuff. Usually the third cut gets made into hay, because it is starting to get quite late,” he said. “Silage costs so much, so most people would make hay rather than go for a third cut.” Mr McNaughton said the recent warmer weather has pushed the season on and enabled him to work longer days and get more done. “We have done a little bit of hay; there is a fair bit going for hay at the moment. It will really start to get popped out over the next few weeks,” he said. “A third silage cut could happen; the grass is green and still growing. The last drop of rain we had could keep it all going a bit longer.”

Squeeze more out of effluent ponds By Frank Mickan, senior dairy extension officer, Ellinbank MANY dairy farmers are currently facing tight financial times but there may be a hidden, albeit small pot of gold in your effluent system that could be used to offset some fertiliser on some areas of the farm this year, or next autumn.

Admittedly some effluent systems may require an input of capital to fully utilise this pot of gold in the form of nutrients. Effluent from the second pond in a two pond system is usually all liquid and contains many nutrients in high concentration and mostly in soluble form, that plants can use immediately once applied. There may be some nutrients tied up in organic matter which has flowed from the first but the advantage here is that they are released over a longer time. In one pond systems there will be a mixture of liquid overlaying various depths of solid, referred to as sludge. Unfortunately many single or first ponds may also have a thick crust often with grasses and other plants happily living on the ready supply of nutrients in the ponds such as potassium (K), nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) Can we make better use of these? They are not actually ‘free’ as there is a cost

to have the nutrients delivered to the paddock by a spray or flood irrigation, a manure tanker or the solids spread by a muck tanker. Night paddocks and those receiving effluent regularly are usually high to very high in some nutrients. The main offenders here are potassium (K), a precursor to Grass Tetany, nitrogen (N), which can be wasted if applied too heavily, and salt, which can increase substantially if bore water is use and especially if effluent is recycled. Salinity in soils can result in reduced pasture production over time. Animal health problems such as Johnes Disease and Salmonella may be another issue of which to be aware. However, all these problems can be overcome with the correct application rate, timing of application and lead time between application and grazing or ensiling. On most farms there is nutrient drift to the front of the farm from the rear due to cows consuming pastures (including nutrients) and tending to soil a bit more at the dairy shed, feed troughs near the dairy, laneways and night paddocks. Also silage and hay, both containing many nutrient, particularly K and N, is often made in the rear paddocks of the farm and often fed out in the night paddocks and feed troughs in laneways and feed pads, all near the dairy. Another not so well known related issue is nutrient drift within paddocks. In larger paddocks cows tend to drop more poop and piddle towards

the front half of most paddocks. Even though the rear of these paddocks is grazed, cattle tend to move back towards the front for water, sometimes higher quality pasture and waiting to head home to the dairy for milking. We can make better use of the nutrients sitting in the effluent pond but there will probably be a need to spend some money on infrastructure of some type. This could be more and larger diameter delivery pipe, bigger effluent pump, increased cost of contractors to spread effluent further back up the farm than normal. The gold is that you should now get a bigger bang for your buck because the nutrients are being spread where they are traditionally lowest. Concentrate on the rear paddocks of the farm and areas regularly cut for silage and hay. Also spread more of the effluent or manure solids towards the rear half or third of all paddocks where pasture growth is less or poorer quality than at the front to increase soil nutrient status. It is preferable to sample the ponds to obtain a nutrient and salt status so that the application rate can be determined. Stir the pond before sampling to get a more representative sample but if not possible, sample the surface. The areas where effluent is applied should be soil sampled over time. To further minimise the risk to stock: keep young stock under 12 months off any effluenttreated pasture and drains running from there to

avoid Johne’s Disease; avoid grazing effluenttreated areas for at least three weeks; and graze the paddocks just before application to allow more sunlight penetration to kill bugs and extended rotation length before grazing again.

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CHRISTMAS DAY Worship & Carol Service

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Wednesday, January 4 6pm - 10pm BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL Phone Bob: 0417 524 005

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Newhaven College Early Years Reunion Students, staff, board members, life governors and founding college families from 1980 – 1990 are invited to a family picnic to farewell the Boys Home Road campus before the college relocates to the Phillip Island Road Campus in 2018.

SUNDAY 29 JANUARY 2017 12 noon to 5pm BYO Food & Drinks Catch up with founding Principal Frank Moore and share your memories of Newhaven College’s early days. Please help us spread the word by sharing this with friends from that era. Visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au/about/events for more details and follow the event on the Newhaven College Facebook page.

situations vacant

RESTAURANT KITCHEN STAFF

situations vacant

What are you waiting for? Join the RACV Inverloch Team! The RACV Inverloch Resort is an award winning resort on the Bass Coast. We are currently looking for enthusiastic and hardworking individuals to join the team in the following positions: • Maintenance Ofﬁcer • Food & Beverage Attendants • Front Ofﬁce Receptionist • Room Attendants • Kitchen Attendants Successful applicants must satisfy the following criteria: • A positive attitude and a passion for great customer service • Commitment to delivering a high quality product • Ability to build rapport with all members and guests • Excellent personal presentation • Previous experience preferred but not essential These positions allow you to combine your passion for hospitality and tourism with your impeccable customer service skills. To be considered for these roles you must be available to work weekdays, evenings and weekends on a 7 day rotating roster. If the above sounds like you, please apply directly via: www.racv.com.au/careers Applications close 31st December, 2016. RACV will conduct a criminal background check on applicants subject to current legislation.

situations vacant

APPRENTICE CABINETMAKER

Venus Bay restaurant THE CAVITY is looking for a CASUAL CHEF CASUAL COOK and KITCHEN HANDS

Local business looking to put on an apprentice to commence January 2017 Mature age applicants considered.

Please apply by phoning: 0457 209 548 or 5663 7348

Email applications to hemview@gmail.com by December 23

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Resorts

Better health, Better lifestyles, Stronger communities Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is one of the largest community health providers in Victoria. We provide professional and career development, salary packaging, an employee assistance program, work life balance and much more.

Clinician (22322)

Recovery Support Worker Leongatha

within Australia (formerly SNAP Gippsland) delivers innovative, person centred Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery programs to adults with a severe and persistent mental illness, their families and carers. Our programs and services support individuals to self-manage, live well with their symptoms and are founded on the principle that living with a mental illness should not preclude a person from leading a meaningful and fulﬁlling life. A position description is available on our website. Applications addressing the key selection criteria including a resume and 2 professional referees should be submitted to Sarah Kukwa, Business Services Leader, within Australia, P.O. Box 635, Bairnsdale, VIC 3875, or via email to businessservices@withinaustralia.org.au by 5pm Friday 23rd December, 2016. We are an equal opportunity employer. www.withinaustralia.org.au

Latrobe Community Health Service has recently expanded the AOD and Counselling Program and we are currently seeking to recruit various clinicians/health professionals to be part of our innovative multi-disciplinary team. The AOD and Counselling program comprises of over 60 staff, delivering 23 programs across Gippsland. LCHS provides professional and career development, generous salary packaging, clinical supervision and an Employee Assistance Program and work life balance among many other additional staff services.

Vacancies @ Gippsland Southern Health Service

If you have an interest in providing holistic therapeutic and recovery services, to enable people to reach and maintain optimal wellbeing and have qualiﬁcations (or near completion) in the following disciplines you are encouraged to apply: • • • •

Social Work Community Welfare Counselling Psychology

• Occupational Therapy • Nursing • Alcohol & Other Drugs • Mental Health

Roles are inclusive of ﬁxed term, part time and fulltime contracts, with salary dependent on qualiﬁcations. Some locations may be negotiated. For more information please contact Kerri Scanlan, Manager AOD & Counselling on 5136 5403. Applications will close 11pm, Friday 30 December 2016. • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply • For further information and copies of each position description visit our careers page www.lchs.com.au/careers • Applicants must address the Selection Criteria and lodge their application online. • No late or hard copy applications will be accepted.

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ICT Trainee Full-time, Fixed Term 2 Years Contact: Ali Dobson Tel: 0428 336 374 Email: ali.dobson@gshs.com.au Closing Date: Friday 13th January 2017 Volunteer Co-ordinator Part-time, 2 days per week Contact: Daniel Smith Tel: 0409 941 977 Email: daniel.smith@gshs.com.au Closing Date: Wednesday 4th January 2017 Further Information: Please be mindful that our ofﬁce is closed from 24 December 2016 to 3 January 2017 The position description located on our website at www.gshs.com.au provides further details on duties and responsibilities and sets out the key selection criteria against which suitable applicants will be shortlisted. Applications, including your resumé and a covering letter detailing how you meet the key selection criteria must be emailed no later than the closing date nominated above, to jobs@gshs.com.au

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

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PART TIME

MILKER REQUIRED

MEENIYAN AREA Phone 0448 128 851

situations vacant FULL TIME / PART TIME

for sale

FOR SALE

FARM POSITION MEENIYAN AREA Please call 0408 175 388

A FULL TIME position has become available for an experienced

PROPERTY MANAGER / ADMINISTRATOR in our busy Leongatha Real Estate Ofﬁce Console, property management and real estate trust account knowledge would be an advantage. Current Agents Rep licence preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Applicants should be cheerful and ambitious, who can work as part of a team or with minimal instruction. If you enjoy working in a highly rewarding role in a friendly ofﬁce environment, please forward your resume to: Mrs Andrea Funnell Stevens Egan Johnston Pty Ltd Private Bag 12, Leongatha 3953 Email: afunnell@sej.com.au Applications close: 23/12/16

WINDSOR STATESMAN 16’6” length 2 singles, microwave 2-way fridge 12 months rego. $7,000 ONO Ph: 0408 512 353

MOWERS We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenﬁeld, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $149. Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models. Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories. We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

Cnr Allison & South Gippsland Hwy, Leongatha. L.M.C.T. 2714

FOOTBALL ADMINISTRATOR Maternity Leave Position

Temporary Part Time till October 2017 – 15 Hours Per Week The Football Administrator of the Gippsland Soccer League reports to the Chairperson and board of the GSL and is responsible for the operations of the League and supporting development of football in the South Gippsland and Bass Coast region. The GSL would also like to hear from people interested in refereeing or coaching of representative squads during the 2017. Contact Ian 0429 629 321 for further details.

Independent Finance, Audit & Risk Committee Member Bass Coast Health is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualiﬁed people to join its Finance, Audit & Risk Committee as an independent member. Applicants must have knowledge and experience in the operations of a large organisation and an understanding of ﬁnancial, management, reporting, risk management and governance practices. The Committee meets on the last Monday of each month except for December, at Wonthaggi. The term of appointment will be for three years. Enquiries to Danny Luna, Interim CFO on (03) 5671 3208. Applications close at 12 noon on Friday 6 January, 2017. Please visit www.basscoasthealth.org.au for further information under the Employment tab.

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HAY for sale: New season vetch, first cut lucerne, can deliver, feedtest available. Phone Joe 0429138748.

BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447-331762.

HAY - small squares, new season, $10 each, Mardan. Ph: 5664-1320.

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McGARVEY - Tony Francis. Loved and loving husband of Suzie. Loving son of Frank and Dot. Adored brother of Greg, Judi (dec), Sue and Megan, and cherished by all their families. Brother-in-law of Mick Hurry. Loved by all.

McGARVEY - Tony. Taken too soon. Great mate of Geoff and Jenny Wallis and family. Deepest sympathy to Suzie, Frank and Dot and family. McGARVEY - Tony. To Suzie, Frank, Dot and family, and the boys at TF McGarvey Ag Contracting, our deepest sympathy and condolences for a long time friend and great man. Our thoughts are with you all at this time. Kevin, Jenny, Glenn and Bec. McMILLAN - Ruby Isabel. Passed away at Inverloch on December 13, 2016. Aged 94 years. Wife of Gordon (dec). Loved mother of Sherrill, Gordon Jnr. (dec), Kevin and Steven.

STEVENS - Howard. It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Howard Stevens who passed away December 10. He was a founding member and tireless supporter of the SGB. We extend our deepest sympathies to Lucy and her family. Rest in peace dear friend. You will be missed by all. The South Gippsland Beekeepers. (It is time: ‘Tell the bees of one, Gone on the journey we all must go.’)

SHIPPING containers, $1,950 each, can deliver, at discount cost, phone 0419-313483. SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200 x 50 x 2.4 $12.10 each, 200 x 75 x 2.4 $16.75 each, 200 x 75 x 3.0 $ 20.90 each. Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417530662. TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 5681-2261. TIMBER Cypress pine 100 x 100 x 4.2, $30; cabinet grade plywood 9mm, 1220mm x 2440mm, $20 sheet; Vic Ash DAR various sizes 85mm x 45mm, $6 metre, 65mm x 32mm, $4 metre; recycled redgum 90mm x 90mm, $10 metre; recycled hardwood 150mm x 50mm, $3 metre. Ph: 0407-336602. YOUNG CANARIES $10, Leongatha. 0488738128.

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bereavement thanks MILLETT - Mary (nee Brickle). Dianne, Jayne and Melissa would sincerely like to thank family and friends for their kindness and love shown after the passing of our dear mum. A special thank you to the nursing staff, doctors and the wonderful volunteers of Leongatha hospital who have cared and loved mum over the years. Your generosity and thoughtfullness have touched us greatly.

My darling husband Tony, thank you for supporting, empowering and most of all loving me. Loved 2nd son. We are so lucky to have had you in our lives for 52 years and so proud of your achievements. You will be missed every day. God Bless, Love you. Your loving mum and dad. Frank and Dot. We started out as brothers, continued as mates, then work mates. Working on the family farm, Ag Contracting, 4W driving, motorbike riding, camping, hunting, fishing and vermin destruction. We learnt many skills together along with love of animals and humans, with love and care you will be sadly missed my one and only brother. ‘There’s a road, in Australia Straighter than a preacher Longer than a memory And it goes, forever onward. Been a good teacher For country boys like us.’ In the words of Bill Bray Snr, ‘It’s a poor soul that doesn’t rejoice.’ Rest in peace Spartacus - Harvest in Heaven GJ. Tone, Your smile, voice, laugh, generosity and kindness will be greatly missed. Love and miss you forever and always. Sue, Megan and families. xx McGARVEY - Tony. Loved nephew of Mary, cousin of Peter and Lisa, Craig and Jayde, and Wayne and Paula. Called to Heaven too soon, “Drive those tractors in the sky Tony.” Our love and prayers to Suzie, Dot and Frank, Greg, Sue, Megan, and families.

Privately interred at Inverloch Cemetery. STEVENS - Howard. All members of the Gippsland Apiarists Association wish to extend their condolences to Lucy and the Stevens family on the passing of Howard. Past president and life member, Howard Stevens was universally liked and respected by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.

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School’s out at Leongatha LEONGATHA Primary School celebrated Grade 6 students at their graduation evening at Leongatha’s Mesley Hall last Thursday.

Awards: from left, Ruby Adkins and Bodie Hinds won the Mary MacKillop Award at St Laurence’s Primary School’s presentation event, while Alex Battersby won the Citizenship Award.

St Laurence’s praises high achievers SAINT Laurence’s Primary School in Leongatha announced the winners of its awards and the leadership team for 2017 at its final mass and assembly last Friday. The Sisters of St Joseph’s Award was won this year by Sandra Sabu, who received her award at the recent graduation mass. This award is the highest award given at the school. The recipient of this award must be an alter server, have a prayer and liturgy interest, be committed to social justice/mission/community service and live out the school motto ‘love in action’. The Cititzenship Award is given to a student who, for their entire school life, has been a committed, respectful and caring person. This year’s winner was Alex

Battersby. The Mary MacKillop Award is given to students who will be attending the college next year and who are role models and reflect the values of St Laurence’s. The joint winners were Ruby Adkins and Bodie Hinds. Grade Awards—Love In Action were given to two students in each grade level who are role models for others, show initiative, work co-operatively and demonstrates the ABCs. Congratulations to Preps Lincoln Falls and Rachel Denbrok, Grade 1s Louisa Johnston and William Wang, Grade 2s William Isted and Angeline Tomy, Grade 3s Lincoln Hamilton and Lydia Giles, Grade 4s Sean O’Hare and Stella McGannon, Grade 5s Aliarna Wright and Rusira Alwis, and Grade 6s Charlie Wilson and Bella Kent.

The night was filled with the excitement of 87 graduates and their parents also joining in the fun. The evening started off with a fabulous rendition of History by One Direction, sung by the graduating students. The performance was followed by the first dance, the evening three step to the classic Eagle Rock, which was performed beautifully by the students. Principal Rob Higgins gave a stirring speech, exclaiming this was the best group of students he had had the pleasure of seeing graduate in his 25 graduation ceremonies throughout his career. He went on to wish all student lots of fun in the years ahead and the very best for the future. Mr Higgins also announced his retirement next March. Taking over from Rob Higgins will be Dot Coghlan as acting principal until a permanent prin-

cipal is assigned sometime next year. Paris Buckley will be acting assistant principal alongside Leonie McCluskey next year. The evening concluded with wonderful speeches from school captains Mia Bellingham, Josh Goff, Josh Allen and Jamie Findlay, all thanking the teachers, staff and parents for their time at the school. Graduation certificates were given to every stu-

dent by their teacher with much applause from all in attendance. The school continued to celebrate with the final assembly held on Monday, December 19, at Mesley Hall with a large crowd of delighted parents, grandparents and siblings. Excellence awards were handed out and performances from each grade took place on stage. The Star spoke to Mr Higgins after the final assembly, asking him about

his retirement and if there were any plans for a big send off. He replied with a lovely reminiscent twinkle in his eye, “I hope not!” After 10 years and one term at Leongatha Primary School, he will miss the students and staff. Having been a principal at Gormandale, Carrajung, Churchill, Hazelwood North and Yinnar primary schools, it seems to as though Leongatha has taken his heart.

Dance stars: Leongatha Primary School Grade 6 students recently celebrated the end of their primary schooling with their traditional graduation partner dancing at Mesley Hall, Leongatha, last Thursday night.

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West Gippsland competition launched INVERLOCHKONGWAK and Cora Lynn and will contest the first ever Alex Scott and Staff West Gippsland Football Netball Competition fixture.

Cora Lynn, the two-time reigning Ellinbank and District Football League premier, will host last year’s Alberton Football Netball League grand finalist in an historic battle between two heavyweights from opposite ends of the newlyformed competition. The senior football and A grade netball matches will be

played under lights on Saturday, March 25 in a matchup brought forward from round 11 as a standalone fixture to open the season. The official round one follows on Saturday, April 1. The new competition, which was formed following last year’s AFL Gippsland-led senior leagues review, was officially launched on Saturday. Along with the fixture, the new competition logo was revealed while prominent Gippsland livestock and real estate company Alex Scott and Staff was unveiled as naming rights sponsor for the next three years. AFL Gippsland region

general manager Travis Switzer said the competition was coming together in leaps and bounds. “As the competition’s governing bodies we and Netball Victoria have already met with the member clubs five times and the majority feeling in the room has been of excitement and anticipation,” Mr Switzer said. “There is obviously a lot to work through in setting up a new competition but the enthusiasm with which the clubs have embraced the change has been very encouraging. “We had plenty of feedback on the image of the new league and it was felt

that adopting red and gold as the colours was a nice way to acknowledge the past and embrace the bright future of a modern football and netball competition. “That we have also managed to secure a naming rights sponsor so quickly has been a major boost and we sincerely thank the directors at Alex Scott and Staff for supporting us in this exciting new venture.” AFL Gippsland has appointed former Latrobe City events and international relations coordinator Jason Membrey as senior league operations coordinator and he will oversee the administration of

West Gippsland Football Netball 2017 fixture Round 1: March 25 Cora Lynn v Inverloch (Sat Night) April 1 Cora Lynn v Nar Nar Goon Kor-Bena v Inverloch (Sat Night) Koo Wee Rup v Kilcunda-Bass Dalyston v Phillip Island Bunyip v Garfield Round 2: April 8 & 15 Easter Nar Nar Goon v Bunyip Garfield v Kor-Bena Inverloch v Cora Lynn Dalyston v Kilcunda-Bass Phillip Island v Koo Wee Rup Round 3: April 22 ANZAC Koo Wee Rup v Nar Nar Goon (Sat Night) Garfield v Cora Lynn Kilcunda-Bass v Phillip Island Inverloch v Bunyip Kor-Bena v Dalyston Round 4: April 29 Cora Lynn v Koo Wee Rup (Sun) Bunyip v Dalyston Kilcunda-Bass v Garfield Phillip Island v Kor-Bena Nar Nar Goon v Inverloch Round 5: May 6 Kor-Bena v Cora Lynn

Dalyston v Nar Nar Goon Koo Wee Rup v Bunyip Inverloch v Kilcunda-Bass Phillip Island v Garfield Interleague - May 13 Round 6: May 20 Inverloch v Dalyston Bunyip v Kor-Bena Garfield v Koo Wee Rup Cora Lynn v Phillip Island Nar Nar Goon v Kilcunda-Bass Round 7: May 27 Phillip Island v Inverloch Dalyston v Cora Lynn Kor-Bena v Koo Wee Rup Nar Nar Goon v Garfield Kilcunda-Bass v Bunyip Round 8: June 3 Kor-Bena v Nar Nar Goon Cora Lynn v Kilcunda-Bass Koo Wee Rup v Inverloch Garfield v Dalyston Bunyip v Phillip Island Round 9: June 10 Queen’s Birthday Kilcunda-Bass v Kor-Bena (Sun) Inverloch v Garfield Phillip Island v Nar Nar Goon Cora Lynn v Bunyip Dalyston v Koo Wee Rup Round 10: June 17

Nar Nar Goon v Cora Lynn Inverloch v Kor-Bena Kilcunda-Bass v Koo Wee Rup Phillip Island v Dalyston Garfield v Bunyip Round 11: June 24 Bunyip v Nar Nar Goon Kor-Bena v Garfield Cora Lynn v Inverloch (Sun) Kilcunda-Bass v Dalyston Koo Wee Rup v Phillip Island Round 12: July 1 Nar Nar Goon v Koo Wee Rup (Sun) Cora Lynn v Garfield Phillip Island v Kilcunda-Bass Bunyip v Inverloch Dalyston v Kor-Bena Round 13: July 8 Koo Wee Rup v Cora Lynn Dalyston v Bunyip Garfield v Kilcunda-Bass Kor-Bena v Phillip Island Inverloch v Nar Nar Goon League bye: July 15 Round 14: July 22 Cora Lynn v Kor-Bena Nar Nar Goon v Dalyston Bunyip v Koo Wee Rup Kilcunda-Bass v Inverloch Garfield v Phillip Island

Round 15: July 29 Dalyston v Inverloch Kor-Bena v Bunyip Koo Wee Rup v Garfield Phillip Island v Cora Lynn Kilcunda-Bass v Nar Nar Goon Round 16: August 5 Inverloch v Phillip Island Cora Lynn v Dalyston Koo Wee Rup v Kor-Bena Garfield v Nar Nar Goon Bunyip v Kilcunda-Bass Round 17: August 12 Nar Nar Goon v Kor-Bena Kilcunda-Bass v Cora Lynn Inverloch v Koo Wee Rup Dalyston v Garfield Phillip Island v Bunyip Round 18: August 19 Kor-Bena v Kilcunda-Bass (Sun) Garfield v Inverloch Nar Nar Goon v Phillip Island Bunyip v Cora Lynn Koo Wee Rup v Dalyston QUALIFYING FINAL ELIMINATION FINAL 2nd SEMI FINAL 1st SEMI FINAL PRELIMINARY FINAL GRAND FINAL

August 26 August 27 September 2 September 3 September 9 September 16

Making history: representatives of the netball and football clubs to contest the new West Gippsland Football Netball Competition next year gather for the league launch outside Alex Scott and Staff’s Wonthaggi’s office on Saturday morning. The livestock and real estate company was unveiled as naming rights sponsor for the next three years. the WGFNC. A committee of management has also been formed to assist AFL Gippsland and Netball Victoria in the administration of the competition. Latrobe Health Services chief risk officer Kylie Debono, Korumburra osteopath Mat Holmes, Warragul Greyhounds general manager Adrian Scott, retired police officer Col Rielly and Gippsland business manager Tony Moxey make up the maiden fiveperson advisory committee. All possess extensive backgrounds in the Gippsland football and netball community and bring a wealth of experience and a range of skills to the table. Celebrating 130 years of business as a privately owned company in 2016, Alex Scott and Staff chief executive Paul

Dunlop and the company directors had little hesitation throwing their support behind the new competition. Company director Greg Price said, “Our company is celebrating 130 years of doing business this year and we are proud to have had a long association with all of our local football netball clubs. “We are delighted to be the major sponsor for the West Gippsland Football Netball Competition and look forward to the 2017 season and beyond. “Our 12-office network throughout South Gippsland has clients associated with all of the clubs in the new competition and we believe it is extremely important to support the local people who support us especially those clubs that provide the opportunity for

young people to participate in sporting activities.” West Gippsland Football Netball Competition has been slotted in at 25th on the AFL Victoria rankings and will make its Worksafe Community Championship debut away to Riddell and District Football Netball League in 2017. Clubs have also indicated an intention to enter representative teams in the Netball Victoria Association Championships. The new competition has launched its social media presence via Facebook, with a new website set to be launched early next year. The league will comprise Bunyip, Cora Lynn, Garfield, Koo Wee Rup, Nar Nar Goon, Dalyston, Kilcunda Bass, Korumburra-Bena, InverlochKongwak and Phillip Island.

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Cyclists battle it out in time trial THE racing on Friday night was under the threat of rain after a change of weather late in the afternoon, but there were only a few drops that fell during the event on what was a mild evening.

As usual a one lap time trial was the first event to gauge riders form for the handicap racing to follow. Thomas Fitzgerald was first away recording 35.13secs for the lap, followed by Jack Allen (38.08), Kaleb Jans (38.12) and Felicity Waddell (38.47) to complete the juniors with both Felicity and Kaleb improving their personal best times. The senior riders recorded the following times, with no personal best times on the night; Chris Ray (31.71), Steve Allen (31.92), Austin Timmins (31.64), Kevin Feely (36.20) and Dylan Adams (34.74) With little time to catch their breath after the time trial, Jack Allen, Kaleb Jans and Felicity Waddell were called up for a B Grade four lap scratch race. The first couple of laps were leisurely enough until Jack and Kaleb became competitive over the remaining laps with Jack holding Kaleb at bay over the remaining metres to the line to win. The senior scratch race was over eight laps with six riders.

The field held together until a little more than one lap to go when Steve Allen using the same tactics as the previous week tried to jump the field before the bell, but Austin Timmins was right on to Steve before he could get too far away, coming around Steve on the last banking on to win with Chris Ray third. Next up were rounds of handicap racing with Kaleb Jans the winner of the first B Grade heat from Felicity Waddell and Jack Allen. The results were reversed in the reheats with Jack winning from Felicity and Kaleb. In the senior two lap handicap Chris Ray took the win from Austin Timmins and Thomas Fitzgerald In the A Grade sprints, first up was Dylan Adams winning over Thomas Fitzgerald and Kevin Feely and in the second round it was Austin Timmins winning from Steve Allen and Chris Ray. To complete the evening’s racing, scratch races were held while the sausages were still cooking. The first race was a four lap B Grade with Jack Allen taking the honours, Kaleb Jans second and Felicity Waddell third. In front: Dylan Adams leading the A Grade eight lap scratch race on Friday night. In the A Grade over 12 laps it was Austin Timmins who dominated the race to win easily from A social Christmas sausage sizzle followed the after recently spending time in hospital. Chris Ray, Steve Allen, Thomas Fitzgerald, Kevin racing with members and friends. Racing at the velodrome is scheduled to start Feely and Dylan Adams. It was also great to see Jim Geary in attendance again on January 13.

Ladies A: back from left, Timeouters’ Sophie Taratuta, Kate Lafferty, Aimee Morehouse, Katherine Roberts, Alexandra Newbold, Tarryn Boden and Linsey Boddy defeated Aches and Pains, front from left, Anna Patterson, Philomena Smith, Julie Bloye, Rebecca Vagg, Danielle Jones, Kerri Palmer and Emma Smith.

• Twilight netball

Meeniyan Marvels: back from second left, Sarah Vella, Miranda Wilson, Nena Caithness, Alicia Marshman, Tracey Mandemaker, Yahnika Mandemaker, Vicki Nink won the Ladies B final against Wild Dog Warriors’, back left, Hannah Box, front from left, Mary O’Carroll, Eleanor Scott, Maddie Brew, Amber Turner, Amelia Riseley, Mirander Frankle, Diane Brew and back right, Gabrielle Patterson.

Tough competition in finals LEONGATHA and District Netball Association Twilight wound up the spring competition with grand final games on Wednesday evening, December 7. With a record number of teams there were some

highly contested games throughout the season. Tuesday nights saw 19 teams across three sections and Wednesday 18 teams across three sections also. The association hopes to see you all back again next season which will start early February.

Keep an eye on the Facebook page for more information. Final results: Ladies A - Timeouters defeated Aches and Pains Ladies B - Meeniyan Marvels defeated Wild

Dog Warriors Combined C - Hotshots defeated Dangerous Divas Mixed 1 - Pirates defeated Showstoppers Mixed 2 - Skittles defeated Negative One Mixed 3 - Sharpshooters defeated All Blacks

Red has it: from left, Mixed 1 runner ups Kerri Palmer, Cameron Green, Emma Smith, Darren Pocklington, Lina Green, Rowan Anstis and Rebecca Vagg with winners, front from left, Luke Bowman, Cameron Stone, Eli Taylor, Abbi Taylor, Kasey McLeod, Jade Cashin and Ashlee Van Rooy.

Black wins: back from left, Combined C runners up Toni Brand, Gemma McCormack, Jordan Gardner, Tahlia McCormack, Sienna Falkington, Jasmin Brand and Kelsey Hough with winners, front from left, Emma Wilson, Lisa Whiteside, Jess Rowe, Alfred Herbert, Jordan Green and Jack Wilson.

Mixed winners: front from left, Ben Patterson, Thomas Dudley, Gemma Burkett, Rienna Pratten, Riley Anderson, Karienne Black, Paige Richards, Scott Vanleishout and Michael Green defeated, back from left, Emma Wilson, Dianne Schelling, Paul Kemper, Matt Kemper, Sarah Miles, Isabella Green, Laura Kemper and Peter Farrell in the Mixed 2 final.

Sharpshooters: the team of, front from left, Rebecca Anderson, Caysie Clark, Bianca Phillips, Abbey Forrester, Matthew McGannon, Sam McGannon and Kayla McGannon defeated All Blacks, back from left, Sarah Riseley, Harrison McGannon, Mackey Davidson, Rani Knight, Hayden Funnell, Nicholas Battersby and Hayley Flynn.

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Christmas party: members of the Leongatha Croquet Club enjoy afternoon tea for their Christmas break up.

Croquet club share Christmas cheer LEONGATHA Croquet Club had a fun Christmas breakup last Saturday afternoon.

Champion surfer: U14 Australian Champion Sage Goldsbury of Phillip Island. Photo Credit: Surfing Victoria/Elley Harrison.

Considering the busy time of year, the club had a great turn out but missed a few members who couldn’t make it. President Merry Dyson-Holland made up some fun games which attracted score points and the day was won by Mary Ann Kinnish. Betty Strong and Judy O’Sullivan won the lucky draw prizes. To complete the day, a lovely after-

noon tea was enjoyed, supplied by the members. The Club doesn’t close during the festive season, however some members will take a break and return early January. Members are looking forward to the New Year which will bring another fun Twilight season in February. Anyone wishing to come and try the great game is welcome to come along in the New Year, use of equipment and coaching is free. Merry Christmas to all.

From Surfing for Girls to Aussie champ Mirboo North and District SAGE Goldsbury, Phillip Island Australian Under 14 Girls Champion and Under 18 Girls Champion India Robinson, Jan Juc and both started their surfing journey via the Surfing for Girls program. The 2016 Surf Dive N Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles held on Phillip Island has highlighted the continued strength of the Victorian Junior Development pathway with three Australian Champions hailing from Victoria including Under 16 Boys Champion Xavier Huxtable, Jan Juc. The program, which last week wrapped up in South Gippsland, is

state-wide and uses positive female role models to promote healthy habits, water safety and surfing skills. Surfing Victoria CEO Adam Robertson believes these formative programs are the key to Victorian success. “It’s a great thing to see surfers begin their surfing journey through programs run by Surfing Victoria or the Surfing Victoria affiliated Surf School Network.” “For surfers such as Sage, India and Xavier to have all come through various programs and high performance pathways Surfing Victoria is a part of, and seeing them all win National titles truly highlighted the importance of these core surfing programs that run throughout the

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

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state.” “It’s only now we are beginning to see the true impact these introductory surf programs have on people’s lives and potentially offering these surfers pathways into becoming professional athletes in the sport of surfing and even become Olympians competing for Australia.” The Surf Dive N Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles presented by the Bass Coast Shire and Victorian Government was held on Phillip Island from November 26 - December 3 and brought together the top junior surfers in the country. For more information on these programs head to www.surfingvic. com

Allambee Mirboo & District tennis VERY windy conditions last Saturday which made it difficult to settle for a good set of tennis, and the courts dried out quickly. Leongatha North won 6/3 and by six games against Leongatha, Phillip Island was unable to field a team against Inverloch, Inverloch scored the average of the bye and the other match. In Section 2 Hallston was in the news beating the top team Berrys Creek. Hallston won three of the four tiebreakers. Maybe the Hallston wind doctor has helped the team. Young team Green won two sets and lost a tiebreaker. Baromi was the big winner against Korumburra and Baromi won two of the three tiebreakers. Outtrim versus Gold was washed out. Many tiebreakers in this section show how close a lot of the teams are. In Section 3 the Parrots are winning well and are on top of the ladder. Parrots won 5/2 and by 13 games over the Eagles. Mardan versus Hawks

was a wash out at Mardan’s home base. Tennis has a break now and resumes on January 14. Enjoy Christmas and the new year - best wishes to all.

Results

Section 1: Leongatha North 6.54 d Leongatha 3.48, Inverloch won on forfeit Phillip Island, Koonwarra - bye. Section 2: Koonwarra 7.65 d Leongatha Green 2.41, Hallston 6.61 d Berrys Creek 3.58, Baromi 8.71 d Korumburra 1.39, Outtrim v Leongatha Gold w/o. Section 3: Parrots 5.46 d Eagles 2.33, Mardan v Hawks w/o, Baromi - bye.

Ladders

Section 1 Phillip Island........................83.0 Inverloch ..............................72.0 Leongatha North .................55.5 Koonwarra ...........................48.5 Leongatha..............................38.0 Section 2 Berrys Creek........................86.5 Baromi ..................................80.5 Outtrim ................................79.0 Koonwarra ...........................75.0 Hallston .................................67.5 Korumburra ...........................34.0 Leongatha Gold.....................29.5 Leongatha Green ...................24.5 Section 3 Parrots ..................................65.0 Baromi ..................................55.5 Mardan.................................51.5 Eagles ...................................41.5 Hawks ...................................36.0

Junior Tennis Association

Results and ladders from round 11 – December 17 THIS was the last round before the Christmas break. There are quite a few weeks off now as play does not begin again until February 4. There are just three games next year before finals but positions in the top four for all grades still very much up for grabs. The club hopes all the players and parents enjoy the time off and have a safe and Merry Christmas.

A Grade

Fish Creek 4 sets, 34 games defeated Djokovic -Leongatha 2 sets, 28 games; Leongatha North

4 sets, 31 games defeated Wawrinka-Leongatha 2 sets, 24 games; Mardan bye.

Ladder Fish Creek ....................50.56 Leongatha North..........45.44 Mardan .........................41.14 Djokovic-Leongatha ....28.75 Wawrinka-Leongatha ....26.57

B Grade Fish Creek 5 sets, 34 games defeated BaromiBlack 1 set, 11 games; Mardan 6 sets, 36 games defeated Baromi-Yellow 0 sets, 11 games; Barty-Leongatha 5 sets, 32 games defeated Nadal-Leongatha 1 set, 19 games; WilliamsLeongatha 6 sets, 36 games defeated Kerber-Leongatha 0 sets, 21 games; FedererLeongatha bye

Ladder Fish Creek .........................54

Mardan .........................50.89 Federer-Leongatha ......47.30 Barty-Leongatha..........39.50 Williams-Leongatha ...........37 Baromi-Black .....................34 Nadal-Leongatha ...........31.50 Baromi-Yellow ...................28 Kerber-Leongatha ...............26

C Grade Tomic-Leongatha 3 sets, 20 games defeated Tsonga-Leongatha 3 sets, 18 games; Fish Creek 6 sets, 28 games defeated Mardan 0 sets, 6 games; Murray-Leongatha 4 sets, 23 games defeated Berdych-Leongatha 2 sets 12 games. Ladder Fish Creek ......................72.5 Murray-Leongatha ........42.5 Tomic-Leongatha ...........33.5 Mardan ..............................29 Tsonga –Leongatha..........27.5 Berdych –Leongatha ..........26

Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club GIPPSLAND Shield results – round three of six

Held at Sale SBRC 90 metre range First: 1452.3 Sale Second: 1449.2 Traralgon Third: 1421.6 Leongatha Match winners: Prone Scratch: Daniel Croatto (Leongatha) 196.000 Prone Handicap: Jorjeana Anderson (Sale) 205.7 Bench Scratch: Darren Reilly (Sale) 199.005 Bench Handicap: David Garret (Traralgon) 218.0 Leongatha 50 metre postal competition Prone. A Grade winner: First: 595.042 James Daly (Kyneton) Second: 587.032 Daniel Croatto (Leongatha) Third: 586.032 Kenneth Hart (Lilydale) B Grade winners: First: 590.027 Graham Glanville (Launceston) Second: 583.027 Trevor Jones (Albury) Third: 577.022 Gregory Tomorad (Golden City) C Grade winners: First: 581.023 Robert Scott (Deloraine) Second: 567.017 Angela Breeze (Leongatha) Third: 565.020 Phillip Deegan (Albury) D Grade winners: First: 565.021 Mark Briese (Albury) Second: 564.014 Peter Anderson (Sale) Third: 562.021 Mathew Eldridge (Leongatha) Top junior First: 261.014 Joel Taylor (Launceston) Second: 554.014 Harry Briese (Albury)

Third: 549.008 Jorjeana Anderson (Sale) Top veteran First: 590.027 Graham Granville (Launceston) Second: 564.018 Peter Kelley (Albury) Third: 554.015 Robert Spratt (Leongatha) Leongatha 50 metre postal competition PRONE A Grade winners: First: 582.016 Wayne Bastin (Traralgon) Second: 577.011 Peter Anderson (Sale) Third: 573.016 Ronald Hamilton (Camberwell) B Grade winners First: 568.015 Jorjeana Anderson (Sale) Second: 568.006 Leo Maccora (MISC) Third: 567.008 Chinhduc Nguyen (Camberwell) C Grade winners First: 575.008 Marise Maccora (MISC) Second: 569.012 Loris Rossit (Camberwell) Third: 559.007 Colin Workman (Stawell) D Grade winners First: 559.003 William Ross (Leongatha) Second: 551.004 Alan Ross (Leongatha) Third: 550.005 Cameron Jeffs (Camberwell) Top Junior First: 568.015 Jorjeana Anderson (Sale) Second: 559.006 Lachie Anderson (Sale) Third: NA Top Veteran First: 575.008 Marise Maccora (MISC) Second: 573.016 Ronald Hamilton (Camberwell) Third: 568.006 Leo Maccora (MISC) The club shoots Wednesday nights at 8pm (resuming, January 18, 2017) at the rifle club on the recreation reserve. Any inquiries, please call Rob Spratt 5664 2358.

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Sports hub to grow By Brad Lester THE Korumburra community is closer to having an even greater sporting hub.

South Gippsland Shire Council last Wednesday voted to allocate $175,000 to upgrades at the Korumburra Indoor Recreation Centre, to fast track projects, as part of council’s Community Capital Works Allocation Project. These include automatic doors in the foyer, signs, tables and chairs, a floor washer, scissor lift, roller doors on the kitchen server, and carpark and road works. Eventually the committee would like to build a third court to cater for the rising popularity of basketball. “That would make it one of the best facilities this side of Melbourne,” the committee’s Don Olden said. “We are proud of the centre and what we do there.” The signs would enable the centre to be found by visiting players from Melbourne at night, and the new tables and chairs would replace the existing aging furniture. A scissor lift is needed to access lighting on

the ceiling and erect decorations for functions. Carparking and road works would improve traffic flow, and the committee is hoping traffic movement could be changed in the laneway between Charles and King streets, with traffic to enter from Charles Street to avoid bus passengers alighting from the wrong side of the bus. Committee member Bill Jeffs is also Basketball Victoria country chairperson. He said Korumburra had been identified as a growth area for basketball, with the sport’s popularity rising at a faster rate than elsewhere in country Victoria. Melbourne teams competing in the Victorian Junior Basketball League travel to Korumburra to play, with games having to be played at Korumburra Secondary College as well due to limited capacity at the recreation centre. Cr Lorraine Brunt praised the centre’s management committee. “You always run a good committee. A lot of our halls are struggling for usage whereas this is a great facility,” she said. Two years ago, the committee undertook a major refurbishment of the drill hall that is now Go for it: South Gippsland Shire Councillor Lorraine Brunt is supportive of the plans to iman indoor facility for cricket and soccer training, prove the Korumburra Indoor Recreation Centre as proposed by committee members, from left, Bill Jeffs, Don Olden, David Enbom, Carl Baido and Gary Adams. and also used by police to train.

Local clubs supported LOCAL sports clubs have shared in just over $12,500 worth of State Government funding under the VicHealth Active Club grant scheme. Among the successful clubs were Korumburra Golf Club ($1997), Korumburra Football Netball Club ($2960) and Foster Tennis Club (2957). The funds will be used largely to purchase new equipment. Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien said

grants like these are invaluable to local sporting clubs to keep membership costs affordable. “Getting involved with a sports club has great social and health benefits,” Mr O’Brien said. “Grants like these mean local clubs can have up to date equipment without having to raise membership costs. “The sporting clubs provide a great service to our community and I am delighted to see them receiving some much needed funding.”

Step forward: from left, William Trewin, Korumburra Bena Girls Football coordinator Johanne Trewin, Seanan Trewin and Erin Trewin with Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien after receiving a VicHealth grant. The Korumburra Bena Football Netball Club will be using their grant monies to purchase new jumpers for the girls’ football team.

Women’s cricket a hit WOMEN’S cricket is booming, on the success of the national women’s team, the Southern Stars and the Women’s Big Bash League T20 competition.

Council backs soccer SOCCER clubs in South Gippsland will benefit from a new plan from South Gippsland Shire Council. Council last Wednesday adopted the 2016 Soccer Facilities Plan that guides the development of soccer facilities in the shire. The plan recognises how existing facilities used by clubs are not designed to cope with the rising participation in soccer, especially from females, and identifies what opportunities to improve facilities. Cr Don Hill said, “They are doubling the membership of the clubs but they have no grounds to play on. We need to have a plan going forward.” The plan suggests proposals for: • Mirboo North: update the change rooms, clubrooms and social facilities; • Korumburra: improve the female change rooms, upgrade the pitch and lighting; • Leongatha: update the training pitch, lighting and goals; and • Prom Coast: install a second pitch, lighting and improve the carpark. The plan was developed after consultation with local soccer clubs, regional sporting associations and stakeholders to address their concerns and aspirations for soccer in South Gippsland. Council released the draft version of the plan to the public for comment in July 2016. Six submissions with suggestions were received and

the feedback has been included in the final plan. Suggestions included a regional facility development to be co-located with an educational site, give consideration to future soccer facilities in Leongatha, provide clubs with support for planning new improvement works, new change room buildings in Mirboo North and prioritising short term improvement works. Council has committed to working with the local soccer clubs to develop and finalise projects for improvement works and will assist where advocacy for grants is necessary. Leongatha Knights Soccer Club is now based at Mary MacKillop Catholic Regional College, Leongatha. Council is considering securing space for sporting facilities, including possibly soccer, south of Leongatha Hospital, where farming land could be developed for housing in the future. Leongatha resident Mark Patterson represented the family that owns that land. He is also a member of the Leongatha Recreation Reserve Committee. Mr Patterson believed council should colocate soccer clubs at existing sporting facilities or schools rather than build a dedicated soccer ground in Leongatha. People wishing to view the report can visit council’s website at www.southgippsland.vic. gov.au/recreationplans

The inaugural spring season of the Leongatha and District Cricket Association’s (LDCA) Stars Girls Cricket League competition has been a hit. Big Bash League Twenty20 outfit Melbourne Stars is the major sponsor of the competition and more than 40 girls from six teams display their skills at the Leongatha Primary School / Town Cricket Club ovals every week. Monday afternoons at the ovals at Leongatha Primary School have come alive with three games running side-by-side in a great showcase of girls’ cricket. It’s an inclusive, fun and skill based opportunity for girls, playing short format games with modified rules. The competition is a great opportunity for girls to improve skills, stay active and enjoy camaraderie of cricket with friends. The LDCA is confident the competition will grow with additional teams as the word spreads. “It’s a great team sport for girls to play and keep playing” said Rob Wood, coordinator of the competition. Prior to the debut of the new competition,

girls wishing to play cricket had been members of mixed teams that played in regular LDCA U12’s or U14’s competition on Friday nights or Saturday mornings. With the new Stars girls’ competition on Monday afternoon’s, girls can still play in their former mixed teams as well as in the all-girls ranks. “The girls show some great cricketing skills, while having a fun time with their friends” said Rob Wood. The spring competition ended on Monday, December 12, with a Christmas themed night including the final round of matches. Results: Stars 1/118 defeated Saints 3/52; Chairo 3/115 defeated Lyrebirds 1/95; Tigers (white) 1/122 defeated Tigers (yellow) 3/63 Foster Tiger’s – white, captained by Allie Lemchens was crowned champion after remaining undefeated after five matches, with Chairo in second place with four wins and Tigers – yellow in third with three wins. The competition has a break during the school holidays with a new five week summer competition starting on February 6. New players and teams are welcome. Girls interested in playing can register online at playcricket.com. au or by contacting Rob Wood at robwoodgcc@ outlook.com.au.

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Golf day: from left, Geoff McKinnon, Jason Redmond, Rod Goodwin and Peter Burges all fighting for victory on the green at the Woorayl Golf Club.

Woorayl golf THIRTY SIX men played a Stableford round with some nice trophies kindly donated by Rod Goodwin. The continued crazy Gippsland summer saw some mixed results. There had been some horrendous wet and windy conditions in the afternoon and apart from C Grade, A and B Grades were won by the guys who played early and got the best of the conditions. The A Grade winner kicked off the dew with a solid score of 37 points. Congratulations to Paul Challis.

Also out early, the B Grade winner with a great score of 42 points was Ross Winkler. The C Grade winner was John Hickey with 38 points which was a great score in very windy conditions. DTL: R. Goodwin and R. Warren 36, T. Hogan 35, K. Miles, E. Poole and B. Collier 34, and G. Salmon 33 C/B from four others. NTP: eighth B. Hogan and17th C. Gillespie. Raffle: Don Perrett Syndicate. Thirteen ladies played the fourth round of the summer cup.

The winner of the day on a count back from the unlucky Jo Fennell, with a nice score of 38 points was Fay Maynard. DTL: J. Fennell 38, S. Thomas and E. Berryman 37. NTP: 17th P. Lancaster. With Christmas on the horizon, the general committee would like to wish all members a Merry Christmas and great golfing in the New Year. Next Saturday (Christmas Eve) is a Stableford round. Come and have a game and join us for some Christmas cheer afterwards.

Honoured: at the recent presentation night for the Leongatha Golf Club, two of the club’s local golfing identities Rebecca Thomas and Thomas Sorrell were respectively recognised as the 2016 Women’s and Men’s Club Champions after success in the Club Championship events this year.

Leongatha golf

IN very windy conditions on Saturday, Anthony Sparkes continued his good form to amass 40 points to win A Grade as well as the best score of the day in a countback from John Fraser. B Grade was won by Will Norden with 39 points and John Fraser took C Grade with his 40 points. Balls were awarded to Merv Stubbs, Jason Dennerley, Rod Mackenzie, Kevin Castwood, Fred de Bondt, John Moor, Phillippe du Plessis, Brett Windsor, Ted Bruinewoud, Doug Clemann, Terry Chipman, Gerry Carcour, John Dalton, Neale Gillin, Noel Johnson, Bryan McCorkell and Rod Brown. NTPs were David Child on the 14th and Rod Brown on the 16th. A 4BBB Stableford competition was contested by 58 golfers on Tuesday with the combination of Gary Sharrock and David Vorwerg taking the honours with 48 points, just one point ahead of two other pairs.

DTL balls were won by the teams of Trevor Moss and Chris Leaver, Craig Hams and Andrew Henley, Frank Thomas and Ron Paice, Neil Mackenzie and Rob Martin, Lindsay Martin and Frank Eckhardt, John Eabry and Colin Bear, Marilyn and Russell Williams, Warren Dummett and Bruce Gibson, Mike Street and Michael Oliver, Ray Burton and Peter Hobson, Bill Bittlemann and Frank Smedley, Hans Hoefler and Allan Edney, Ian Baker and Will Norden, Peter Horman and Bob Smith, Antony Roberts and Colin Martin, Bruce Hutton and Grant McRitchie, Jim Arnott and Frank Smedley, Will Warren and Terry Grace, Kevin Scott and Peter Hartigan and Denis Wallace and John Simon. NTPs were Bruce Hutton on the 14th hole and Rod Brown on the 16th. Thursday’s Whisky Day Stableford event was highlighted by junior Jessica Harry, who had an amazing score of 45 points to win C Grade and card the best score of the

day, just ahead of her brother Oscar, who was runner up with 43 points. A Grade was taken out by Chris Leaver with 39 points with Wendy-Anne Parker runner up in a countback with 38 points. Marilyn Williams also had a great score of 44 points to win B Grade ahead of Kevin Castwood, runner up with 41 points. DTL balls were awarded to Frank Smedley, Antony Roberts, John Renwick, Denis Wallace, Kevin Scott, Will Norden, Peter Walsh, Antony Gedye, Fred be Bondt, Colin Bear, Russell Williams, Bruce Hutton, Peter Seth, John Moor, Peter Waters, Neale Gillin, Terry Chipman, Peter Hartigan, George Misson, Peter Horman and Ross McRobert. NTPs were Chris Leaver on the fourth hole, Antony Roberts on the seventh, Andrew Smith on the 14th and John Renwick on the 16th.

Day out: there is no better way to spend the first day of the school holidays than out on the Leongatha golf course. Bit of fun: Josh Hastings lines up ready to take a hit. From left, Ben Perry and Josh Hastings.

Ladies compete: from left, Woorayl Golf Club members Heather Sullivan, Elsie McBride, Shirley Thomas and Ann Poole played a competition on Saturday, December 17.

Woorayl ladies THE last scheduled day for the year sponsored by Pam Byatt was held on Wednesday, December 14, as a ‘novelty’ event. A putter and a choice of three other clubs only was required to play a nine hole stableford round. Players adapted well to the challenge and some good scores were posted. The A Grade winner was Elly Berryman (11) 36 net on a countback from Pauline Lancaster, runner up.

Janet Thompson was the winner in B Grade (16.5) 37.5 net with the runner up Jo Fennell (16) 39. Putting went to P. Ennoss. NTP: eighth A. Campbell. Players were greeted on return to the clubhouse with a beautifully prepared Christmas festive table with all the trimmings. It was wonderful to sit down to lunch with not only current players but also past members who had ‘retired’ from the club. Trophies were then presented to players for

the awards for the year in the relevant grades. Special thanks go to Shirley Thomas and Heather Sullivan for all the preparation and organisation they went to 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.

Winners: Karen Orford, Coralie Baker, Marion Chalmers and Coral Gray won the 12 hole Ambrose last week.

Leongatha ladies golf FIFTY women, decked out in ‘Christmas bling’ competed in a 12 hole Ambrose event last week, an appropriate number of holes for the festive season. Glenyce McRobert sponsored the event, one of many that she has supported this year. After surviving four seasons in one day, the scores returned were quite respectable. The winning team, with a score of 36.5, were Coral Gray, Karen Orford, Marion Chalmers and Coralie Baker. This was Coralie’s first foray into Wednesday golf,

Meeniyan golf THERE were some strong fields in the lead up to Christmas with some excellent golf. Frank Piele was very unlucky to miss out on a hole in one on Thursday, hitting the pin and just dropping the wrong side to roll in. Needless to say, Frank tapped in for a great birdie on the 11th. Wins were shared with Bruce Betts being the most consistent scoring 38 points on both Tuesday and Thursday, taking out the win on Tuesday, but being pipped by both Bob McGeary and Rod Ward on Thursday with 40 points each. The club welcomed Rod visiting from Phillip Island, who obviously enjoyed his game in the perfect conditions. Saturday was sponsored by the Gentleman’s Club, a tradition that reached its 20th year this year. The club thanks those members for their commitment to the club over this time. Twenty nine players joined together to test their skills against the elements. The traditional four person Ambrose was played in wind, rain and shine with the team of Ross Batten, Winno Reilly,

and hopefully not her last. The nearest the pin on the 16th was Trish Miller, just pipping new player Jill Martin by a few centimetres. Trish succeeded in holing the putt for a birdie. Following presentations the players, past players, friends and guests enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch prepared by staff and volunteers. A very generous raffle took place, with the feature prize being a lovely Christmas cake made and decorated by Colleen Touzel. This was followed by at Mat Vanboven and Frank Piele taking out the competition. Again, the club welcomed Jim Cusack back to share a convivial at the 19th hole. The Friday night twilight competition was won by Belinda Angwin and Neil Park. The club thanks Neil for then auctioning off the number one member position for the 2017 season, with Sue Hoskin being the successful bidder. End of season presentations were made by club president Paul Robinson: Bob McGeary was awarded the best club person; G. and S. Hoskin Mixed Knockout to Helen Helms-Boyle and Lochie Cope; RH Trease Memorial Trophy, Singles Knockout, to Alan Kuhne; C. and J. Graeme Trophy, lowest net scores, to Daryle Gregg; J. and W. Bullock Trophy, lowest N putts, to Bob McGeary; men’s Star Medalist to Peter Wilson; captains trophy for consistency to Rod Matthews. Irene Holm was presented with the Graham Hoskin Trophy best four stroke 0-35 Ladies. Father Christmas entertained the children and a great meal was had by all. Results: Tuesday, December 13:

least 20 further draws for prizes donated by the members. It was a wonderful finish to our formal golfing year and a great start to our Christmas festivities. Members are reminded that stableford competitions continue throughout January. Saturday, December 17: A Grade winner: Wendy Parker (16) 34 points. B Grade winner: Marg Griffiths (29) 34 points. Down the line: Marilyn Williams 33, Coralie Baker 33 and Lynda Bassett 33. Nearest the Pin: Marilyn Williams.

A FANTASTIC week of golf saw great scores and lots of fun. The course is in great condition as reflected in the scoring. Chelsea Dean was present to collect the $650 on Friday so it is now at $500. Mark Evans was not present to collect on Saturday so it now stands at $1040. Golf results: Tuesday, December 13: Stableford Winner: John Mathers (43) NTP: 17th R. Smith DTL: Norm Cooper (41) and C. Gray (40) Wednesday, December 14: Stableford Aggregate Nine holes: Kaylene Morris Trophy Mystery Partners Winner A: B. Britten and J. Bacon (33) R/Ups: Deb Williams and Anne Heywood NTP: sixth Frances McGlead Second shots: fourth M. Symmons and fifth G. Tyers DTL: M. Symmons and B. Fuller 31 points, B. Warren and S. Cook 30 c/b, B. Curram and M. O’Sullivan 30 points Thursday, December 15: Stableford Winner: Lord George (Draeger) 44 points. NTP: sixth N. Thompson and 17th N. Black DTL: J. Stone 43 points, C. Gray 40 points, R. McCallion 39 points and G. Watkins 39 points Friday, December 16: Ham Run – Stableford. Winner: Simon Barwick 17 c/b. NTP: fourth Stu Canning and sixth Andrew Brown. DTL: Stu Canning 17 and T. Vanin 16 c/b. Saturday, December 3: Three Ball Ambrose Winners: Barb Warren and Simon Barwick and Peter Furborough 55.84 R/U: Cam Downing and Trav Manne and Stu Canning 58 NTP: fourth K. Flett , sixth P. Parker, 13th G. Paine,10th K. Esler,15th P. Furborough, and 17th T. Vanin DTL: P. Parker and G. Nott and G. Prue 58.84, T. Vanin and G. Tyers and D. Cripps 59.17, A. Naylor and T. Price and G. Buckland 59.5 Thanks to Steve and Gayle Reid for sponsoring the trophies. Course Condition: excellent. No preferred lies on the course. Members now have to play the ball as it lies. There is a temporary green now in play on the eighth hole. See: local rules.

Best club person: Bob Tuesday winner: Bruce McGeary earned this presti- Betts took out last week’s gious award and won Thurs- Single Stableford event. day’s Single Stableford. Single Stableford Winner: Bruce Betts (32) 38 points. Runner up: Daryle Gregg (23) 37 points. Nearest the pin: second Peter Wilson; 14th Daryle Gregg. Best nine: Bob McGeary (15) 19 points Thursday, December 15: Single Stableford Winner: Bob McGeary(15) 40 points. Runner up: Rod Ward (15) 40 points. Nearest the pin: second Marilyn McGeary; 11th Frank Piele. Best nine: Peter Wilson (20) 22 points. Saturday, December 17:

Ambrose, sponsor – Gentleman’s Club. Winners: Ross Batten, Winno Reilly, Frank Piele, Matt Vanboven, 56.5 Runners up: Graeme Hoskin, Liel Park, Phil Jonnston and Peter Gornall, 57.2. Down the line: Michael Darmanin, Chris Buckland, Sibby, Russ Thomas, 57.25; Daryle Gregg, Truckie Hughes, Phil Hutcheson and Reg Hannay, 59.25. Nearest the pin: 11th Ross Batten; 14th Rod Matthews; 2nd/5th Phil Johnston. Pro pin: eighth Truckie Hughes. Members draw: Thomas Wood - jackpot to next week.

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Clubs bond: Woorayl and Meeniyan golf clubs joined together to participate in a friendly Fourball Better Ball event.

Friendships made playing golf A GREAT day was had by all when Woorayl ladies combined with the Meeniyan ladies to play a friendly Fourball Better Ball event at Meeniyan Golf Club recently. Each year this event is held between both clubs with next year’s event to be held at Woorayl to reciprocate the hospitality. The ladies were grateful for the weather; the course was excellent and the company great.

Wonthaggi ladies THE final ladies day for 2016 was a great day of Canadian Foursomes with many girls dressed up in their Christmas attire to make it a fun, happy day. A great combination of Ally Adams and Susan Jagoe

The 4BBB teams combined a Woorayl lady and a Meeniyan lady. Winners were Sue Hoskin and Jo Graeme with a nice 43 points. Runners up were Heather McCaughan and Elly Berryman with 41 points. BDL: Dot Christie and Ing Gilliam 39 points, and Heather Poletti, Jo Fennell,Dot Christie and Paula Enoss had 38 points. NTP: second shot 11th Irene Holm, eighth Elly Berryman, second Jo Graeme and 14th Heather Poletti.

(18) 67 net were the runaway winners in A Grade with Anne Tschiderer and Betty Bowmar (17) 73 net taking out the runners up prize. B Grade was a dog fight between the two teams who played together and Leonie Bentick and Lorraine Peters (22) 74 net pipped Sev Pia-

Final competition: A Grade winners Susan Jagoe (Absent Ally Adams) with B Grade Winners Leonie Bentick and Lorraine Peters.

sente and Judy Berry ((23) 74 on a countback NTP second Pam Hanley, Pro Pin eighth Annie Tschiderer, and NTP 17 Patsy Britt. BDL; Marg Johnson and Heather Wintle 74, Anne Walker and Bev Dobson 75, Julie Evens and Pam Hanley 75, Maree Anderson and Chris Yann 75. Maree also arranged a putting knock out between the winners of the monthly medal putting during the year which saw Pam Hanley and Pam Russell tussle for the grand prize, with Pan Russell can a few long ones to come out the victor. There was also a special presentation to one of the members Jean Grinham with a certificate of appreciation for all her service she has given to the golf club over many years. The ladies are now in summer golf with a time sheet running through the golf shop. Don’t forget to book your time.

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Leongatha battles against Bairnsdale THE Leongatha Under 16s travelled to Bairnsdale on Sunday, December 18, for the last round of the Under 16’s GCL Competition.

Leongatha won the toss and batted first with Drew Herbert and Aaron Bardwell opening the batting but were soon in trouble with Drew Herbert run out for one of three run outs in the innings. Matt Allen was caught for eight, Aaron together with Alex Geyer took the score to 64 before Aaron was caught for 24, Jack Hume was lbw without scoring, and Brad Monson was bowled for three. When Alex was bowled for 36 the score was

six for 83 with run outs to Rohan Slade three, Joel Brann seven, Joshua Schultz bowled for 13 and when Josh Williams was bowled for one Leongatha was all out for 112 off 40.5 overs. It wasn’t a very big score to defend, but the boys fought it right out and had Bairnsdale nine for 114 when they passed them off 44 overs. Best bowlers Alex Geyer 10 overs two for 13, Jack Hume 10 overs two for 19, Drew Herbert nine overs four for 23, Ryan Sparkes one over for zero and Brad Monson four overs zero for eight, with three catches to Aaron Bardwell. Leongatha finished second to Warragul and will play it in the final in Leongatha on February 12 and will be very competitive having beaten Warragul during the season.

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Goannas triumphant THE Gippsland Over-60 cricket team travelled to Warrandyte on Sunday for the last game before the Christmas break.

Batting first in fine but cool conditions Ian Gibson (42 retired) and Fred Debono (20) got the Goannas off to a good start. The good work was continued by Ray Smith and Murray Moore as the score reached 1/108 at the 20 over drinks break. Both retired at 42, while Ian Southall 15, Neil Meredith a very quick 40, Graeme Freshwater (17no), Bob Duljas and Phill Higgins all contributed to the Goannas reaching 240, for the loss of only three wickets after their 40 overs. After a superb lunch Warrandyte started its innings as Southall and Moore opened the attack. The Goannas bowlers kept a good line and Warrandyte was two for 69 after 20 overs.

Meredith took two wickets, Smith, Freshwater, Higgins and Val Popov took one each and Rick Shaw and Fred D also bowled as the home team was held to 142, for the loss of seven wickets from its 40 overs. Debono and Southall each took two catches, while Rocket-arm Smith held one and again was instrumental in a run out. The Warrandyte club put on a barbecue and shouted a round of drinks as it entertained the Goannas royally before the drive back to Gippsland. Some of the Goannas will play in a zone game on January 8, while the Yarra Valley Over60 team will travel to Gippsland for a game on January 15. Practice for the Goannas will continue at various times at Glengarry and Maffra and players should contact Ian Gibson or Val Popov for times.

IT was a fine day for the 21 golfers competing for the Monthly Medal, last Wednesday. Div 1 (0-22) was won by Joan Peters, 96(21)75 and runner up was Lee Clements, 89(12)77. Lee was also the scratch winner. Beryl Brown won Div 2 (23-34) and the December Monthly Medal, with a lovely round of 97(26)71. Marg Young was runner up, with 98(24)74. Div 3 (35-45) was won by Viv Enbom, with 110(35)75, followed by Marg Harper, 113(35)78. NTP winners were Heather Grist first, Lee Clements seventh, Joan Peters 10th and Corrie George on the 13th. Balls down the line went to Betty Thomson 75 net, Betty Yann 76 net, and Chris Rickard and Lyn Perks, both with 78 net. Next Wednesday, is the second round of the Gloria Burgess Stableford event. The first round was played on October 26 but due to wet weather the other rounds were postponed. The third round is rescheduled for January 25. This event is determined by the best two rounds. There will be a ladies committee meeting on Wednesday, January 11, particularly to discuss numerous events requiring catering early in February. There were plenty of participants who enjoyed the lovely conditions for twilight

Lang Lang golf DATE: Tuesday, December 13 Event: Par and 4BBB Par Field: 41 Winner: Keith Stockdale (15) +4 Runner up: Bill Taberer (14) +2 4BBB winners: Keith Stockdale (15) and Noel Zunneberg (18) +8 NTP: fifth Keith Stockdale 160cm; ninth Colin Rangitonga 500cm; 12th James Hedrick 560cm; 15th Michael Bainbridge 629cm. DTL: 1 ball Angie Peluso 1; 1 ball Noel Bradford 1; 1 ball Alec Hamilton 1; 1 ball Derek

golf last Thursday. Betty and Bill Thomson had a terrific score of 22 points for the nine holes. Runners up were Karen and David Sorrell, with 17 points, on a count-back from Jenny Pollard and Andrew Gilbert. There will be no counter teas or bingo on Friday night, December 23. Saturday’s results will be in next week’s report. The Christmas raffle, a magnificent sleigh filled to overflowing with numerous goods, was drawn on Friday night prior to bingo. The lucky winner was Tanya Gardner from Korumburra. Many thanks go to all the people who entered the competition and to everyone who generously donated goods to make it such a wonderful prize.

Champions: Viv Enbom, Beryl Brown and Joan Peters were the grade winners last week at Korumburra, with Beryl winning the Monthly Medal.

Christmas bonus: Tanya Gardner was the happy winner of the magnificent Christmas raffle, and is pictured here with her husband Dwayne and son Marcus. Scully 0; 1 ball Drew Pearson 0; 1 ball Brian Smith 0. Date: Thursday, December 15 Event: Thursday Comp 2BBSTB Field: 66 Grades Ben Hall (17) 40 Grades Robert Scott 39 2BBB Winners: G. Campbell and C. Hodge 50. NTP: fifth Greg Baker; ninth Drew Pearson; 12th Bill Merrigan; 15th John Lynch. DTL: 1 ball Graeme Campbell 39; 1 ball Dave Austin 39; 1 ball Will Christensen 38; 1 ball Fred Skepper 38; 1 ball David Chadwick 38; 1 ball James Hedrick 37; 1 ball

Charles Hodge 37; 1 ball John Bellis 37; 1 ball John Lynch 37; 1 ball Mal McKenna 37. Saturday results, December 17: Par Field 158 A Grade Winner: Brad Lovitt (4) 5 Runner up: Scott Walker (13) 1. B Grade Winner: Terry Davis (21) 4 Runner up: Michael Harmes (16) 2 c/b C Grade Winner: Martin Clough (29) 3 c/b Runner up: Neal Birrell (23) 3 Ladies

Winner: Kerrie Mckenna (24) 2 NTP: fifth J. O’Neill; ninth V B; 12th B Lovitt; 15th P Caust; 18th Cav DTL: Robert Scott 2; Bill Tucker 2; Chase Blackwood 1; Graeme Spence sqr; Phil Oconnor sqr; Trevor Cridland sqr; Ricky Appleyard sqr; Danny Wahoon sqr; Jacob Taberner sqr; Duke Spierings sqr; Peter Dunbar -1; David Lovie -1; Jason Filip -1 Michael Garrett -1; Mathew Mytton -1; Fred Skepper -1; Thomas Cowan -1; Graeme Sullivan -1; Mark Ando -1 c/b

Strong start for Team32 Combo ALTHOUGH the new partnership at Team32 wasn’t formed under the best of circumstances, the Dayn Bentvelzen and Adrian Densley duo have certainly started the 2016-17 season in strong fashion. Contesting its first full season together with Bentvelzen behind the wheel, Team32’s results have improved with each race meeting. Driving the Pro Finish Concreting / Troy Smethurst Plumbing and Gas Fitting backed BIllit chassis car in what is both Densley and Bentvelzen’s sixth season in Wingless Sprint class. Team32 began its 2016-17 season campaign with a seventh place finish in the invitational event at Geelong’s Avalon Raceway and then went on to finish sixth in the opening Eastern Challenge Series round at Nyora Raceway. Stepping up once again in its next meeting at Mount Gambier’s Borderline Speedway, the team’s 29 year old racer managed to crack the top five in the opening Super Series round

and backed that up with strong form at Simpson Speedway in the second Super Series round most recently, when he finished second. “It’s been a really positive start to the season for the team,” said the Leongatha based racer, who has scored a total of two feature race wins over his five seasons in the class. “While it definitely wasn’t the most ideal way to form a partnership, it’s working out great for us so far. I have to say a huge thank you to Adrian and his family for giving me the opportunity to race his car. Hopefully we can continue to improve and work towards feature race wins.” After suffering a spinal injury in a mountain bike accident mid last season, Densley was unable to race and asked long time competitor and friend Bentvelzen to fill his seat for the remaining three 2015-16 season race meetings. With Dayn himself out of a drive after writing his own car off in a wreck at Avalon Raceway, Bentvelzen was only too happy to oblige and the team hit the ground running with a podium result in their first night

Improved results: Leongatha based Dayn Bentvelzen and Team32 have impressed on the speedway during the season opener. of competition. With Densley not fully recovered, Bentvelzen was invited back to steer the Team32’s car for the duration of the 201617 season and bringing along with him his best mate and long time crew member Anthony De Maria. The transplanted combination is further complemented by Densley’s vastly experienced father Greg, and Adrian’s mechanical background has no doubt come in handy for the team and is adapting well to the role of car owner and mechanic,

while Bentvelzen is clearly capable of achieving the on-track results. For its next appearance, Team32 will contest a double header commencing on Boxing Day (December 26) at Bairnsdale Speedway and concluding the following night (December 27) at Rosedale Speedway. Bentvelzen and Team32 thank their sponsors for their 2016-17 season support. To find out more about Bentvelzen and follow Team32’s results, search Team32 on Facebook.

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South Gippsland bowling division THE South Gippsland bowling division’s state singles were decided at the Leongatha Bowls Club last Friday, December 16 for the ladies final.

The game was competitive with exceptional skills on display. Marj Pearson from the Leongatha Bowls Club was suc-

cessful 25-15 over Jenny Millar from the Loch and District Bowls Club. Both participants fought hard and it could have gone either way. The Leongatha bowls held their Christmas dinner last Friday, December 16. It was a very successful function with 78 in attendance. A special Christmas raffle was drawn along with a meal and good company. All of the Leongatha Bowls Club five teams, Tuesday and Saturday pennant, are all in the four with three games after Christmas until the finals begin.

on December 21 starting at 12.30pm. Thursday’s turkey triples event was sponsored by Ross Chapman Cartage and Earthmoving Contractors and attracted 26 teams. All prize money went to visiting teams; so much for the home-ground advantage. Good luck to the visitors whose presence is so important to the success of these games. Winners with 70 points were the Philip Island team of Arthur Denny (S) Russ Taylor and Howard Spencer. Runners up with 65 points were Paul Griffiths (S), Peter Tainton and Ned Clark. Best last game went to Russ May (S), Peter Forrest and John Nec, with 18 shots up. Thursday social bowls returns on December 22, starting at 12.30 pm and visitors are always welcome. The final of the Club Mixed Pairs was played on Friday between Wayne and Janis Parks against Anne Tschiderer and Mick Coram. Anne and Mick took early control of the game with a three -12 advantage. The Parks got their game plan going and let their bowls do the talking resulting in tying the score on end 15. Anne and Mick recouped their composure adding a five at the next end and went onto win 20-14; a fantastic game of bowls that was watched with interest by those enjoying the Friday night Christmas meal. Friday, December 23, is the last member’s night draw for the season.

The jackpot has increased and would make a great Christmas present to a lucky member. There will be no Friday night meal on December 30. Friday night meals will start again on January 13. A summer bowls program will be offered over the holiday period available to visitors and locals alike starting on January 2 until January 23. Why not consider bringing your visitors to the bowls club for a game of barefoot bowling, and perhaps enjoy a sausage and drink to complement their bowling? Details will be published in next week’s paper. Saturday Pennant: round nine. Division One: Inverloch Blue 105 defeated Lang Lang 42. Best winning rink: M. Coram, A. Rowe, D. Roberts and G. Hardy Inverloch White 55 lost to Leongatha 86 No winning rink. Division Three: Inverloch 53 lost to Leongatha 71. Best winning rink: H. Rybalka, N. Everitt, B. Hensley and D. Archer. Division Four: Inverloch 56 lost to Korumburra Maroons 84 Best winning rink: H. Nation, J. Arnold, R. Dowling and W. Clark Division Five: Inverloch 61 lost to San Remo 87 No winning rink.

Full of goodies: from left, Jo Runciman and Evelyn Paterson showcasing the Leongatha Bowls Club Christmas raffle. Right, Smiles all round: Ewan Coulter and Graeme Elliott enjoy the Leongatha Bowls Club Christmas dinner.

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Congratulations: the winners of the Inverloch Monthly Triples were Marg Flett, Joy Brown and Pam Sutcliffe.

Top scorers: Cynthia Hensley (right) representing the sponsor presented the best overall game winner at Inverloch Monthly Triples to Wilma Coleman, Jewel Huntriss and Ivy Sheppard (missing in photo).

WEDNESDAY Monthly Triples returned on December 14 with 12 teams taking to the greens. There were three games of 12 ends to be played in windy conditions. The best overall game was won by Wilma Coleman, Jewel Huntriss and Ivy Sheppard. Runner up for the day with 51 points was Pam Winthrup, Leonie Hanks and Jaye AllenDayle. Congratulations to the winners with 52 points, Joy Brown, Pam Sutcliffe and Marg Flett. It was great to see several teams from other clubs represented at this event. Thanks to those who donated raffles prizes, which were won by Joyce Arnold, Marg Flett, Jewel Huntriss, Jaye AllenDayle, Helen Twite and Allan Johnstone. The next Monthly Triples will be held on February 8. The last Wednesday Social Bowls of the year will be held

Pair of winners: Inverloch’s Men’s Club Pairs Champions are Dave Roberts and Mick Bowman with runners up Paul Davis and Arthur Moule.

Tarwin bowls CHRISTMAS was in full swing at the home clubs on Tuesday. Division 4 provided Phillip Island with a delicious lunch after their game which the visiting team won. Division 2 had a win against Inverloch, followed by a delightful meal in their beautiful club rooms. Two Wonthaggi teams won the meat trays at the Wednesday Triples.

The winning team consisted of Frankie, Stan and Alan with Rod, Roy and Vic the runners up. On Saturday both divisions played away. Division 2 went down to Loch and Division 4 lost to Korumburra. All bowlers from the four divisions are looking forward to the Christmas break and hopefully they will recharge their batteries for the final games of the season. Bowls will resume on Sat-

urday, January 14, with Division 2 playing at Toora and Division 4 at Korumburra. Tuesday, January 17, will see Division 2 playing at home against Toora and Division 4 at Foster. Thank you to Mary Massier and her helpers for providing a sumptuous dinner for the club Christmas dinner on Saturday night. The room and tables were beautifully decorated, the meal was delicious and by all reports, a wonderful time was

had by all. This year the club has organised barefoot bowls from December 27 to 30, inclusive from 1pm until 5pm. $10 per person or $25 per family which includes use of club bowls. Flat soled shoes, thongs or

bare feet please. For further information, contact Jamie on 0412 749 468. Merry Christmas! Have a good break and enjoy the festive season with family and friends.

Seaton wins singles final THE final of the South Gippsland Bowls Division Men’s State Singles was held on Sunday, December 18, at the Inverloch Bowls Club between two Inverloch players, Frank Seaton and Mick Coram.

In very good conditions, Mick Coram skipped away to an early lead but gradually the class of Frank came to the fore and he gained the lead by scoring a maximum count and drew away to hold a comfortable lead. Mick fought back to trail by one 18/19. However, another maximum count by Frank put him in front of Mick and he went onto win 26/19. The Men’s Champion of Champion Singles will be held at Toora on the weekend of January 7 and 8. Champion of Champion Pairs first round will be at Lang Lang on January 4 at 6pm. No pennant, this weekend so please have a safe and Winners: Christmas is set for Wonthaggi’s Stan Noad, Frankie Cimino and Alan Eastbrook happy Christmas and New Year. after winning large meat trays after Tarwin’s Wednesday Triples.

Leongatha TUESDAY, December 13 saw Division 1 ladies at home to San Remo but could not overcome the might of the San Remo ladies, losing overall 63 shots to 72. Division 3 on the other hand were home to Loch & District and won the day overall 79 shots to 62. Tuesday pennant is now in recess until January 17, 2017. Wednesday social bowls winners were R. Trotman (s) and Raleigh Soderlund with two wins plus five. Runners-up were B. Anderson (s), K. Williams and J. Richards with two wins plus two. Friday night, December 16 saw some 80 plus attend the club’s Christmas party at the clubrooms and according to all reports a great night was had by all. Saturday, December 17 saw Division 1 men’s pennant at home to Inverloch White and were overall winners 86 shots to 55: R. Trotman’s (s) team won 29 to 23 shots, J. Hall (s) won 26 to 13 shots and B. Anderson (s) won 31 to 19 shots. Division 3 were also at home to Inverloch and also successful, winning 71 to 53 shots: A. Rayson’s (s) team won 20 to 14 shots, G. Drury (s) won 34 to 19 shots and R. Young (s) lost 17 to 20 shots. Division 4 travelled to Wonthaggi and won overall 85 shots to 75: R. Wymmons (s) won 37 to 16 shots, E. Thompson (s) lost 18 to 35 shots and M. Carnell (s) won 28 to 24 shots. As with the ladies pennant, men’s pennant is now in recess until January 14. The monthly triples will be held on Wednesday, December 21 with a 9.30am start, BYO lunch and sponsors for the day will be Leongatha Travel and Cruise. Friday, January 6 the ladies Hartley Wells Betta Home Living tournament will be held, again a 9.30am start and BYO lunch. Entries can be lodged with the tournament secretary Lynne McIntyre 0407 453 912 and close on Monday, January 4. Sunday, January 15 sees the Nicholson pairs in action and again is a 9.30am start. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

Meeniyan bowls TUESDAY, December 13, was an away game against Wonthaggi with a draw on one rink being the only positive. Pennant resumes on January 17 with three rounds left. The six week corporate bowl pairs finished on Tuesday with winners being Tapex with Grace and Rita runners up. Overall winners were Mavericks (Greg Hogan and John Gillam). Friday night was the Christmas break up with catering to the usual high standard by Brent Sinclair. Good fellowship, a challenging Christmas quiz, Santa’s usual visit and the draw for 15 raffle prizes (with two going to people outside the club) made for a very successful night. Saturday pennant was a home game for division three with one rink getting the points but a loss overall by one shot63 shots to 64; the second one for the season. Division 5 were away to Foster and played in extremely windy conditions with no points scored- 56 shots to 87. Play resumes on January 14 with four rounds remaining. Merry Christmas from all at Meeniyan and a happy, healthy, stress free 2017. Upshot 2.

SGBD Tuesday Pennant results ROUND 11 – December 13 Division 1: Foster 14/70 (8 shots) defeated Corinella 2/62.( G. Facey 22 defeated J. Carter.20, B. Tyers 31 defeated C. Lincoln 18 - M. Climas.17 lost to M. Hoy 24.); Inverloch 14/77 (25 shots) defeated Wonthaggi 2/52.( L. Dowson 23 defeated, P.Wintrup.15. J.Brown 34 defeated K. Simpson 15. – C. Hughes 20 lost to S. Smith 22.); San Remo 14/72 (9 shots) defeated Leongatha 2/63. (S. Carvosso 24 defeated R. James 23. M. Forrest 30 defeated T. McCormack 13 - R. Dennis 18 lost to J. Miller 27.); Phillip Island 14/83 (40 shots) defeated Korumburra 2/43. (J. Dyer. 31 defeated M. Goad 12; P. Francis 33 defeated J.Nicholl 11 – R. Eames 19 lost to J. McVeigh 20.) Division 2: San Remo. 13/69 (8 shots) defeated Lang Lang 3/61. (J. Grindlay 31 defeated R. Geyer 14, W. Brunsden 21 drew J Prowd 21– J. Farquhar 17 lost to V. Williams 26.); Port Welshpool.14/70 (2 shots) defeated Toora 2/68.(L.McLaine 28 defeated W. Low 23, M. McDonald 25 defeated R. Richardson 22 – B. Crawford 17 lost to B. Curram.23.); Wonthaggi 15/81 (35 shots) defeated Meeniyan 1/46 (S. Hamilton.27 defeated B. Dyke 13, S. O’Connell 30 defeated B. Scott 9 – J. Kellow 24 drew K. Cook 24.); Tarwin Lower. 15/82 (11 shots) defeated Inverloch 1/71 (H. Twite 28 defeated L. Marsh 24, S. Browne 29 defeated S. Phillipson 22. – H. Marshall 25 drew M. Flett 25.) Division 3: Mirboo North 14/76 (6 shots) defeated Phillip Island 2/70 (M. Briscoe 23 defeated C. Hoffman 18, A. Plowman 34 defeated D. Reynolds 13 – D.Stein 19 lost to L. Waters 39.); Leongatha 14/79 (17 shots) defeated Loch 2/62 (M. Jepson 34 defeated H. Garham 22, M. Rayson 29 defeated M. Cochrane 14 –B Thompson 16 lost to V. Kennedy 26.); Korumburra 14/71 (20 shots) defeated Fish Creek 2/51.(S. Martin.24 defeated N.Van Dyk 17, M. Brown 31 defeated J. Cunningham 12. – M. Hams 16 lost to N. McKenzie 22. Division 4: Corinella 12/46 (4 shots) defeated Inverloch.2/42. (H. Fox 32 defeated V. Muir 17, E. Johnston 14 lost to M. Paynting 25.) Foster 14/54 (15 shots) defeated Wonthaggi -/39 (R. Raita 28 defeated G. Mitford 22; G. Giacherini 26 defeated L.Stanes 17.); Phillip Island 12/53 (12 shots) defeated Tarwin Lower. 2/41.( D. Bateman 39 defeated V.Martin.15, I. Vezis 14 lost J. Coates.26.) Division 1 Inverloch ........................... 118+118 San Remo .............................102-17 Leongatha .............................98+34 Foster ......................................86-43 Phillip Island ............................85+5 Wonthaggi ..............................73+26 Corinella .................................71+14 Korumburra...........................71-137 Division 2 Port Welshpool .................122+140 Wonthaggi ...........................105+86 Tarwin Lower.......................96+73 San Remo ..............................86+44 Lang Lang ...............................86-34 Toora ........................................73-28 Inverloch................................68-138 Meeniyan...............................68-143 Division 3 Leongatha ...........................122+96 Korumburra.........................99+41 Mirboo North .........................95+8 Phillip Island.......................94+119 Loch .........................................77-41 Fish Creek .............................41-223 Division 4 Corinella............................115+160 Inverloch .................................84+8 Foster .......................................77+8 Tarwin Lower........................68-81 Phillip Island ...........................65-38 Wonthaggi ...............................53-57

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New recruit: Santa participated in little athletics with the On Track children.

Santa joins in the fun at little athletics FOR the final competition day before Christmas, Santa was a special visitor.

Not only did he say hello to the children, but he also joined in the action. Santa started the sprint races and also had a run himself. Once again we have been lucky this season with the weather and with week 11 completed; it was a magical night for a fun and barbecue with family and friends. The On Track children graduated on completion of the 10-week skills development program and will join the rest of the athletes when we return after Christmas in the regular competition. The club had 144 athletes compete; achieving 134 personal bests and the night wouldn’t be complete without two centre records broken. The records were: Mikayla Richards U6G 300m 1.26.21, and Zeb Anderson U6B 300m 1.03.70. These two athletes are becoming regulars each week in the record breaking ranks. Congratulations to everyone and the club looks forward to seeing everyone again back on the track in 2017. Competition starts on Saturday, February 4. Enjoy your Christmas break and have a happy and safe New Year.

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Local athletes star Strong season finish in competition for young athletes SOUTH Coast Athletics enjoyed a Christmas breakup held at Wonthaggi, with a fun night of relays and an amazing turnout of 21 athletes.

mas with their families and looks forward to more amazing performances in 2017, especially at Countries to be held at Casey Fields in Cranbourne from January 26 to 28. Results as follows:

Qualifier: Georgia Burns will go onto nationals in March 2017 after succeeding in the Under 14 girls 800m.

AV Shield round eight: Nunawading and Doncaster – December 10. Masters Men: Javelin 25.07, Discus 22.50 Open Men: 400m 58.44, Javelin 26.65 Under 14 Men: Matt Merrilees 400m 66.29, Javelin 21.48, Long Jump 4.19 and Discus 23.90 Open Women: Sarah Lewis 1500m 4.59.5 and 400m 66.89 Under 18 Women: Naomi Merrilees 1500m 7.24.6, 400m 91.86 and Discus 12.98; Courtney Clark 100m 16.85, 400m 83.72, discus 11.94 and Javelin 10.42 Under 16 Women: 100m 15.49, 400m 81.01, Javelin 12.58, Discus 16.48, Long Jump 3.05 Under 14 Women: (Doncaster) Nicola Slade 100m 14.81 and Pole Vault 1.75 Relay team open women: Courtney Clark, Sarah Lewis, Piper Hastings and Naomi Merrilees 63.05 AV Shield round nine: December 15 200m: Under 18W Aliesha Wrigley 29.11, Naomi Merrilees 38.63’ Under 14W Charli Burns 34.35 800m: Under 18W Aliesha Wrigley 2.31.3, Naomi Merrilees 3.30.2; Under 14W Georgia Burns 2.21.2 Shotput: Under 18W Naomi Merrilees 5.88m; Under 16W Piper Hastings 6.71m; Under 14M Matt Merrilees 9.31; Masters men Mark Hastings 8.35m Triple Jump: Under 16W Rachel Aitken 8.39; Under 14W Georgeia Burns 8.03m, Charli Burns 7.72m; Under 14M Matt Merrilees 9.31m High Jump: Under 14M Matt Merrilees 1.55m; Under 14W Georgia Burns 1.40m; Under 16W Rachel Aitken 1.45m, Piper Hastings 1.40m Relay Team Under 18 Women 4 x 200m: Georgia Burns, Piper Hastings, Aliesha Wrigley and Naomi Merrilees New club record 2.09.0 Round one Vern Curnow, December 13 100m: Under 16W Piper Hastings 14.50; Under 18 Courtney Clark 16.77, Naomi Merrilees 18.56; Open Women Sarah Lewis 14.65; Under 14M Matt Merrilees 13.16; Open Brenton Taber 12.28, Mark Coulter 13.66 Javelin: Under 16W Piper Hasting 14.82; Under 18 Courtney Clark 9.20; Under 14M Matt Merrilees 19.00; Open Brenton Taber 28.74 400m: Under 16W Piper Hastings 1.19.93; Under 18 Courtney Clark 1.23.38, Naomi Merrilees 1.31.55; Open Sarah Lewis 1.03.85; Under 14M Matt Merrilees 1.07.21; Open Brenton Taber 57.96 Mark Coulter 1.00.03 Long Jump: Under 16W Piper Hastings 3.57; Under 18 Courtney Clark 2.72; Under 14M Matt Merrilees 4.12; Open Brenton Taber 5.15, Mark Coulter 4.58 3000M: Under 18W Naomi Merrilees 17.15.47;Open Sarah Lewis 12.47.83 ShotPut: Under 16W Piper Hastings 5.69; Under 18 Courtney Clark 5.88, Naomi Merrilees 5.19; Under 14M Matt Merrilees 9.14; Masters Mark Hastings 8.74

Many silly races made for hungry athletes who then enjoyed a barbecue together with parents and siblings. It was a great way to finish the local competitions for 2016. Even though the local meets have concluded for the year, athletes have still been successfully competing at Athletics Victoria Shield events and in the first round of the Vern Curnow event in Newborough. The Vern Curnow is a regional competition between the senior athletics clubs in the South Gippsland region. South Coast Athletics had eight athletes make their way to Newborough on December 13 to participate in the Vern Curnow event. The club congratulated the very determined Georgia Burns who qualified for nationals in the Under 14 girls 800m. Georgia ran a time of 2.21.20, which also broke the club record set in 2009, previously set at 2.22.44min. She has been competing consistently all season and her hard work has reaped the reward of this national qualifier. The club also had a new record set for the club in the 4 x 200m women’s relay with a time of 2.09.0. The team consisted of girls all under the age of 18, being Georgia Burns, Piper Hastings, Naomi Merrilees and Aliesha Wrigley. Congratulations to all the girls. The club wishes all members a wonderful Christ-

LAST Saturday was the final meet for 2016 and 94 athletes braved the windy conditions to participate and catch a glimpse of Santa.

Hayden Purton (U6B) broke the 50m dash record with a time of 11.49. Qiarshi Adams (U10G) ran 4:48.03 to set a new record in the 1100m; as did Archie Terlich (U10B) with a time of 4:19.51. The 200m hurdle participants clocked fast times with a strong tail wind on the bend and hurdles that fell pre-

Big jump: Alicia Smith competed well in the U/13 girls’ long jump.

maturely. Sandra Gray (U13G) set a new record in the event in 35.10 seconds. Jacob Timmermans (U13B) did likewise with a time of 36.23. Rachel Aitken (U15G) also set a 200m hurdle record in 39.66 seconds. Jackson Timmermans (U16B) ran 39.79 to also set a new record in the 200m hurdles. A reminder to all athletes from Under 9 to Under 15 age groups that online registrations for the State Multi Event close on January 9 and similarly online registrations for the Gippsland Regionals close on January 30. These competitions are open to athletes of all abilities. The club would like to wish all its families a happy and safe Christmas and look forward to seeing you all on Saturday, January 7. The following athletes recorded five PBs for the morning: U6G: Matilda Henry, Long Jump, Discus, 50m, 100m, 200m U8B: Jack Howell and Archie Moore, Turbo javelin, Long Jump, 70m, 100m, 200m U8G: Sara Hynd, Turbo Javelin, Long Jump, 70m, 100m, 200m U11G: Hannah Kelly, Triple Jump, 1500m, Discus, 100m, 200m 4PBs: U6B: Cruz Bettles, Long Jump, Discus, 50m, 200m; Hayden Purton, Discus, 50m, 100m, 200m U7B: Jarvis McDonald, Long Jump, Discus, 50m, 100m U12B: Saher Biggs, Triple Jump, 1500m, Discus, 200m U13B: Jarvis Atkinson, 800m, Long Jump, 200m Hurdles, 100m U16B: Jackson Timmermans, Javelin, Long Jump, 200m Hurdles, 100m

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• LDCA C Grade Division One

Phillip Island smashes Club PHILLIP Island scored a massive win over Club in Saturday’s round of cricket, winning without losing a wicket.

Club won the toss and batted first at McMahon Reserve, Wonthaggi but soon were in trouble losing both openers cheaply. Craig Harvey was the only batsmen to make any impression with 34 runs as Club was dismissed for just 97. Peter Cleary took 5/23 while Peter Francis claimed 3/23. In reply Phillip Island brought up 0/100 to win the match from just 22 overs. Russell Cleeland made 59 not out including 10 fours whilst Mark Christopher made 31. Top side OMK went on its winning ways posting a 60 run win over Nerrena. OMK was sent in by Nerrena to bat and two bats scored in the 70’s. Paul Harper made 79 and Rob Quaife 71 in the 230 run total. Ben Croatto claimed 2/25 and Matthew Patterson 2/22. Nerrena started well when opener Brian Gannon made 54 and Michael Collins 31 in a 61 run opening stand. After these batsmen were dismissed Nerrena’s innings fell away and the Red Caps finished with 8/170. Town was up to the chase in its win over Inverloch. Thanks to a fine 102 retired by Nigel Hodges Town made 2/184 in reply to Inver-

loch’s 6/178. Town put Inverloch in to bat with opener John Belli making 63 and Brian Lansdown 41 in its 168 from 40 overs. Michael Warren helped Hodges get Town’s runs with 53 in a partnership of 165. Korumburra scored a decisive win over MDU, winning 7/180 to MDU’s 7/126. Batting first the Cobras started well with a 49 run partnership, opener Nick Leppin made 37. But the best bat on the day was Sam Spink who made 70 including 4 fours and 2 sixes. Ben Cantwell took 2/11 for MDU. In reply MDU lost two wickets early and was 2/6 and in trouble. Opener Dale Thomas kept the score ticking over and made a solid 45 with Cooper Cary contributing 21 and Mitchell Hoober down the order 34. Bowling for Korumburra saw most impressive being Peter Churchill 4/19 and Evan Allaway 2/16. NERRENA d OMK 1st innings OMK M. Gow c. M. Collins b. C. Marinou .........................8 P. Harper c. D. Grigg b. M. Patterson .....................79 H. James c. M. Collins b. C. Marinou .........................6 S. Matthews b. P. Joseph ............6 R. Quaife c. R. Baudinette b. M. Collins ........................71 M. Blackburn b. B. Croatto......19 L. Walker n.o. .............................2 J. Myors n.o................................5 E. Lamers lbw. b. B. Croatto ......3 Extras ......................................31 Total .............................7/230 (cc)

Bowling: D. Grigg 0/23, P. Joseph 1/19, S. Gaddam 0/43, M. Collins 0/43, C. Marinou 0/17, B. Croatto 2/25, M. Waltom 0/15, M. Patterson 2/22. 1st innings Nerrena B. Gannon r.o. ..........................54 M. Collins c. M. Gow b. M. Blackburn ...................31 S. Martin b. S. Matthews ...........9 B. Croatto c. P. Harper b. S. Matthews........................6 M. Waltom c. M. Gow b. P. Harper.............................6 S. Gaddam stp. M. Gow b. P. Harper.............................9 P. Joseph c. M. Gow b. E. Lamers .........................15 C. Marinou b. H. James ...........10 M. Patterson n.o. ......................10 R. Baudinette n.o......................10 Extras ......................................10 Total ....................................8/170 Bowling: H. James 1/10, D. Wylie 0/23, M. Blackburn 1/15, S. Matthews 1/29, R. Quaife 0/14, P. Harper 2/35, E. Lamers 1/21, L. Walker 0/9, L. Whiteside 0/11. INVERLOCH def by TOWN 1st innings Inverloch J. Belli stp. D. Goss b. M. Kreutzberger ...............63 R. Hughes b. M. Luscombe .....13 J. Williams c. R. Edwards b. M. Luscombe ...................24 B. Lansdown b. N. Tuckett ......41 J. Dennerley c. D. Goss b. M. Luscombe ................... 11 L. Sharrock r.o............................3 A. Sparkes n.o. ...........................8 C. Bulter n.o. ..............................1 Extras ......................................14 Total .............................6/178 (cc) Bowling: M.G. Luscombe 1/26, N. Tuckett 1/46, M. Kreutzberger 1/15, R. Edwards 0/18, D. Hume 0/30, M. Luscombe 2/41. 1st innings Town M. Kreutzberger c. X. Robertson b. P. Harmer............................0 N. Hodges ret. n.o. .................102 M. Warren lbw. b. X. Robertson ....................53 T. Cashin n.o. .............................3 Extras ......................................25 Total ....................................2/184

Bowling: P. Harmer 1/38, N. Bradley 0/22, J. Dennerley 0/31, J. Belli 0/37, B. Lansdown 0/22, J. Williams 0/15, X. Robertson 1/10. WON CLUB def by PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Won Club I. Barnes lbw. .............................4 J. Schulz b. .................................3 J. Brann c. ................................12 C. Harvey c. .............................12 E. Dempsey c. ............................0 C. Harvey c. .............................34 N. Dobbie lbw. ...........................4 B. Vanagtmaal c. ........................2 B. Harvey c. .............................17 M. Dobbie c. ..............................1 H. Dobbie n.o. ............................0 Extras ........................................8 Total .........................................97 Bowling: P. Cleary 5/23, R. Cleeland 1/18, J. Sorarti 1/25, P. Francis 3/23. 1st innings Phillip Island R. Cleeland n.o.........................59 M. Christopher n.o. ..................31 Extras ........................................9 Total ....................................0/100 Bowling: J. Brann 0/21, V. Vanagtmaal 0/23, N. Dobbie 0/21, M. Dobbie 0/21, B. Harvey 0/11. KORUMBURRA d MDU 1st innings Korumburra J. Petrie b. B. Cantwell............. 11 N. Leppin c&b. B. Cantwell ....37 S. Spink b. M. Hoober .............70 P. Churchill c. D. Thomas b. W. Collins...........................9 A. Pyman ret. hurt .................... 11 M. Patten c. W. Collins b. C. Cary .............................21 I. Riddell lbw. b. S. Riley ...........9 M. Wrigley b. S. Riley ...............1 E. Allaway n.o. ...........................2 T. Morrison n.o...........................1 Extras ........................................8 Total .............................7/180 (cc) Bowling: C. Cary 1/29, K. Brown 0/22, C. Brown 0/16, B. Cantwell 2/11, J. Brown 0/37, W. Collins 1/12, S. Riley 1/34, M. Hoober 1/13. 1st innings MDU D. Thomas c. T. Morrison b. M. Patten ..........................45

Man in a hurry: having to get home and milk the cows, Nigel Hodges belts another score on his way to 102 not out.

Birthday boy scores a ton CELEBRATING his 38th birthday only two days prior, Nigel Hodges of Leongatha South scored a fine century for Leongatha Town in C Grade Division One.

Nigel’s mother Lynne and two of his three sisters just happened to be at the game and watched as Nigel brought up his century in fine fashion, belting 16 fours along the way. Nigel was in a big hurry to get to the century as he had to rush home to help his father T. Bright b. E. Allaway ..............0 B. Davey c. J. Scott b. E. Allaway ..........................2 C. Cary c. J. Scott b. P. Churchill.......................21 S. Riley c. J. Scott b. P. Churchill.........................3

Geoff milk the cows. He retired with his score on 102 not out. Opening the batting the pressure was on Nigel immediately when his opening partner Marcus Kreutzberger went out for a duck. He shared in a 165 run second wicket partnership with Michael Warren who scored 53, allowing Town to defeat Inverloch. It is believed to be Nigel’s second century in his cricket career. Nigel was working up to the ton as he made 70 against Nerrena in the previous round.

C. Brown c. M. Wrigley b. P. Churchill.........................4 B. Cantwell c. S. Spink b. P. Churchill.........................1 M. Hoober n.o. .........................34 K. Brown n.o. .............................1 Extras ......................................15

Total ....................................7/126 Bowling: S. Spink 0/10, E. Allaway 2/16, P. Churchill 4/19, I. Riddell 0/19, J. Scott 0/9, M. Wrigley 0/19, J. Petrie 0/18, M. Patten.

• LDCA C Grade Division Two

Island wins chase to stay top PHILLIP Island remain clear on top of the ladder after its solid chase and win against third placed Poowong Loch at Rhyll. Poowong Loch batted first with solid contributions by

Neil Hancock 60 and Brian Knight 56 to put 5/183 on the board after 40 overs. In reply Phillip Island was up to the task when an opening stand of 90 set up the victory. Openers Carl Muscat 31 and John Manning 75 scored freely with other good knocks by Gavin Excell 31 not out, David Kenter 21 and Glen

Marshall 27 not out. Korumburra won the toss and batted on the Leongatha velodrome and accumulated 170 mainly due to some twenties by Sam Hall 28, Darcy Kemp 28 and Jake Wrigley 24. Shaun Tessari was brilliant with the ball claiming six scalps and finishing 6/23.

Hitting out: Sam Hall takes a big swing as he scores freely for Korumburra. The opener made 28 before being bowled by Kaidyn Dudley. Photo by Mark Drury.

In reply Club made steady progress and when Justin Licis joined in with 68 not out he led the team to victory with Club making 5/171 from just 32 overs of its 40. Daniel McQuirk was next best bat, opening with 28. In the battle of the bottom sides Koonwarra Leongatha RSL 5/179 defeated Leongatha Town 8/167. Town won the toss and batted at Scorpion Park 2. John Pouw was impressive early with a fine half century (51) before a middle order collapse. However Cameron Dowling 33 not out and Rob Shields 24 not out made sure there was a competitive score after 40 overs. Shane Moore was the best of the Cougars’ bowling claiming 4/24 with Paris Buckley taking 3/29. In reply Koony had a setback at 20 when Alex Stanley fell for 7 but then a partnership of 90 between Paris Buckley (58) and Jake Rockall (38) set the Cougars up for the win. Shane Moore finished 23 not out and Jordi Geary made 20. In a close contest OMK batting first made 6/153 managed to defend this total against Kilcunda Bass who finished with 7/146 off its 40 overs. OMK’s Peter Miller led the charge with 67 and George Lomagno 46 as they hit a 69 run partnership.

In reply Kilcunda Bass opener Gary Burchell scored freely for 65 but, apart from Aidan Barklay’s 22 and Gavin Crow’s 17 not out it was just too little too late in a tight contest. Michael Whiteside claimed 3/23 in the win. PHILLIP ISLAND d POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Poowong-Loch A. Johnson lbw. ..........................3 N. Hancock c. ...........................60 B. Knight lbw. ..........................56 J. Knox r.o. .................................7 P. Regan r.o. .............................13 R. Knox n.o. ...............................7 C. Loughridge n.o. .....................5 Extras ......................................31 Total .............................5/183 (cc) Bowling: R. Young 1/22, G. Marshall 0/18, W. Paterson 0/13, J. Manning 1/44, B. Caile 0/45, D. Kenter 1/26. 1st innings Phillip Island C. Muscat lbw. b. N. Hancock ......................31 J. Manning c. N. Hancock b. A. Johnson ........................75 G. Excell n.o. ...........................31 D. Kenter b. A. Johnson ...........21 G. Marshall n.o. .......................27 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .............................3/196 (cc) Bowling: W. Walker 0/13, S. McKinnon 0/29, R. Knox 0/12, N. Hancock 1/35, B. Knight 0/50, A. Johnson 2/32, J. Knox 0/13, B. Regan 0/8. KORUMBURRA def by WON CLUB 1st innings Korumburra A. Brinksma c. J. Licis b. D. Brosnan .......................13 S. Hall b. K. Dudley .................28 D. Kemp c. D. McGuirk b. S. Tessari ..........................28 J. Whiteside b. K. Dutchman ...13 T. Sorrell b. S. Tessari ................0

J. Wrigley b. F. Brosnan ...........24 P. Whelan c. K. Dutchman b. S. Tessari ..........................19 T. Crocker lbw. b. S. Tessari ....17 M. Sawyers b. S. Tessari ............0 A. Allaway lbw. b. S. Tessari .....2 M. Rowe n.o...............................0 Extras ......................................26 Total .......................................170 Bowling: M. Schreck 0/15, D. Brosnan 1/40, K. Dudley 1/29, S. Tessari 6/23, W. Speed 0/19, K. Dutchman 1/9, F. Brosnan 1/30. 1st innings Won Club D. McGuirk b. D. Kemp ..........28 D. Brosnan b. S. Hall ...............12 J. Licis n.o. ...............................68 F. Brosnan lbw. b. S. Hall ........21 M. Schreck c. T. Crocker b. T. Sorrell...........................20 K. Dutchman lbw. b. T. Sorrell.............................4 S. Tessari n.o. .............................4 Extras ......................................15 Total ....................................5/171 Bowling: S. Hall 2/21, A. Brinksma 0/43, D. Kemp 0/35, T. Sorrell 2/38, M. Rowe 0/15, J. Whiteside 1/9, T. Crocker 0/6. TOWN def by KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings Town J. Pouw c. J. Rockall b. S. Moore...........................51 G. Pouw c. M. Scrimshaw b. J. Rockall..........................12 M. Hanily b. P. Buckley .............4 L. Kleinert b. P. Buckley ..........20 A. Hanily lbw. b. P. Buckley ......0 K. Newton b. S. Moore ..............0 N. Fixter b. S. Moore .................0 T. Strybosch lbw. b. S. Moore ....0 C. Dowling n.o. ........................33 R. Shields n.o. ..........................24 Extras ......................................23 Total .............................8/167 (cc) Bowling: J. Geary 0/23, J. Rockall 1/31, P. Buckley 3/29, S. Moore 4/24, D. Van Puyenbroek 0/13, G. Clarkson 0/15, A. Picsons 0/30. 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL A. Stanley lbw. b. J. Pouw .........7

P. Buckley lbw. b. K. Newton ..58 J. Rockall lbw. b. A. Hanily .....38 M. Scrimshaw b. K. Newton......5 S. Moore n.o.............................23 J. Geary lbw. b. T. Strybosch ...20 G. Sherriff n.o. ...........................4 Extras ......................................24 Total ....................................5/179 Bowling: J. Pouw 1/35, C. Dowling 0/22, K. Newton 2/40, T. Strybosch 1/36, R. Shields 0/5, A. Hanily 1/24, N. Fixter 0/11. KILCUNDA-BASS def by OMK 1st innings OMK D. Wylie c. P. De Rubeis b. T. Sorace...........................10 P. Miller c&b. A. Barklay.........67 G. Lomagno n.o. ......................46 C. Walker c. S. Quaife b. T. Duff .............................. 11 M. Whiteside c. b. T. Duff..........2 R. Paterson r.o. ...........................2 J. Whiteside n.o. .........................2 P. Green b. A. Barklay................0 Extras ......................................13 Total .............................6/153 (cc) Bowling: T. Pipicelli 0/7, T. Sorace 1/26, H. Grace 0/27, P. De Rubeis 0/33, A. Barklay 2/41, T. Duff 2/16. 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass G. Burchell c. D. Wylie b. M. Whiteside ....................65 S. Quaife c. P. Miller b. M. Whiteside ......................1 H. Grace b. P. Green.................13 T. Duff b. J. Whiteside ...............2 K. Duff c. P. Miller b. J. Whiteside ........................0 A. Barklay c. J. Whiteside b. M. Whiteside ....................22 G. Gow n.o. ..............................17 J. Reilly c. D. Wylie b. C. Walker............................6 T. Sorace n.o...............................4 Extras ......................................16 Total .............................7/146 (cc) Bowling: P. Green 1/29, M. Whiteside 3/23, J. Whiteside 2/27, G. Lomagno 0/25, C. Walker 1/33.

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Phillip Island topple from first EXTREMELY close matches were played in B1 in the final game before the Christmas break.

Another loss – this time to sixth placed MDU – saw Phillip Island spiral from first to third place on the ladder. Despite playing on home turf, Phillip Island could not redeem last week’s loss. Opening Phillip Island’s partnership Matthew Parsons and Jai Asbury made 26 runs between them, but little else salvaged the innings. MDU’s Craig Hoober took 4/55 and was the stand out bowler. Troy Sinclair provided plenty of cover out on the field, taking two catches. Island was dismissed all out for 85 after 39 overs. MDU started steady with 14 runs from opening batsman Joel Sinclair, who was bowled by Blake Christopher. Wayner Prosser was in top form at the crease, making 44 runs. MDU fell flat once Asbury caught Prosser, but plenty of ground had been made. Phillip Island fought back, attempting to defend its low total. Scott Boyack took 3/26 and Christopher took 2/18. MDU took the points 6/87. Sitting first on the ladder is the Wonthaggi Workmens, having defeated OMK on Saturday. OMK started strong. Batsmen Aaron McKinnon (23) and Russell White (50) put high figures in OMK’s account early. Batting third, Jacob Lamers followed suit and accumulated 39 points. Fourth batsman Wesley Dowel put up the last of OMK’s significant runs, making 23. Workers’ bowler Alex Geyer took 2/36 and after 38 overs OMK totalled 4/154. Workers’ opening batsman Jack Sheerin and Daniel Turton made a steady start, making 25 and 23 runs respectively. Liam Sawyer came in third and solidified the Workers’ win, making 80 runs. He was not out at the end of the innings.

An additional 25 runs from Jake Wallace was the finishing touch the Workers needed. OMK bowlers Nathan Cant, Dylan McMeekin and David Jeffries each took out a wicket during the innings. After 35.2 overs, the Workers took the points – and top spot – 3/161. Inverloch secured its first win of the season against Nerrena. After winning the toss, Inverloch sent Nerrena in to bat. Ashley Harrison laid down the foundation with 23 runs, but it wasn’t until sixth batsman Joel Renden stepped in that runs started to accumulate. Renden made 39 runs. Ryan Sparkes (2/17) and Amad Majtaba (2/21) were Inverloch’s best bowlers. Nerrena finished off its innings 9/107. With a manageable target in sight, Inverloch was quick off the mark. Opening partnership Clayton Fisher (40) and Mitchell Woods (10) collectively put away 50 runs. They were followed by Dean Cashin, John Bowring and Elijah Cousins, who chipped away at the score. Nerrena bowler Nathan Trotto took 2/22. Trotto, Renden, and Michael Croatto also took a catch each. Inverloch secured victory 4/116. Town took a comfortable win over Kilcunda Bass at Scorpion Park. Town’s opening batsmen Steven Fixter and Jordan Bolge took a no nonsense approach, making 61 and 29 runs respectively. Fixter was eventually bowled by Chris Elliott and Bolge was caught by Joel Bastwrous. Ashley Hickey came away with 28 runs later in the innings. Elliott was Kilcunda Bass’ star bowler, taking 4/41. Kilcunda Bass stepped up to bat after Town finished its innings 9/187. The away team quickly found itself in trouble when the opening partnership were dismissed with a collectively score of 10 runs. Angus Batty salvaged the innings, making 47 runs. Elliot and Zac Crow fin-

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Korumburra ...........................72 Inverloch .................................72 Won Club ................................54 Town ........................................54 Kilcunda-Bass ..........................42 OMK ........................................42 Nerrena .....................................30 Phillip Island ............................18 A Grade Division 2 Poowong-Loch ........................84 Won Miners ............................42 Koonwarra-L/RSL .................42 MDU ........................................42 Glen Alvie ................................42 Imperials ..................................30 Foster..........................................6 B Grade Division 1 Won Club ................................72 Town ........................................68 Phillip Island...........................66 OMK........................................66 Nerrena .....................................42 MDU ........................................36 Inverloch ..................................24 Kilcunda-Bass ..........................18 B Grade Division 2 Korumburra ...........................78 Poowong-Loch ........................72 Glen Alvie................................38 Koonwarra-L/RSL .................36 Foster........................................30 Imperials ..................................24

Won Miners ..............................18 C Grade Division 1 OMK........................................66 Korumburra ...........................60 Won Club ................................60 Phillip Island...........................54 Town.........................................54 Nerrena .....................................48 MDU ........................................30 Inverloch ..................................12 C Grade Division 2 Phillip Island...........................72 Glen Alvie................................48 Won Club ................................48 OMK........................................48 Poowong-Loch .........................48 Kilcunda-Bass ..........................36 Koonwarra L/RSL....................36 Korumburra ..............................24 Town.........................................24 Under 16 East Zone MDU ........................................72 Town ........................................48 OMK........................................48 Korumburra ...........................36 Nerrena .....................................12 Koonwarra L/RSL......................0 Under 16 West Zone Glen Alvie................................60 Won Club ................................48 Poowong-Loch ........................48 Phillip Island...........................36 Inverloch ..................................24

ished off the innings with 19 and 13 runs respectively. Hickey took the bowling honours for Town, taking an inspiring 3/3. Zack Trease and Craig McGannon also performed well, taking two wickets. Kilcunda Bass finished its innings 9/134.

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INVERLOCH d NERRENA 1st innings Nerrena J. Kelly c. C. Fisher b. E. Cousins ..........................1 A. Harrison c. J. Muir b. C. Fisher ...........................23 L. Roberts c. S. Brayley b. J. Bowring ..........................1 N. Battersby lbw. b. D. Cashin............................4 J. Renden lbw. b. A. Mutjaba........................39 C. Baudinette b. R. Sparkes ..... 11 M. Croatto c. C. Fisher b. R. Sparkes ..........................4 N. Trotto b. A. Mujtaba ..............9 C. Dougherty r.o.........................0 S. Murphy n.o. ...........................5 B. Martin n.o. .............................1 Extras ........................................9 Total .............................9/107 (cc) Bowling: J. Bowring 1/16,

C. Fisher 1/17, D. Cashin 1/15, E. Cousins 1/18, R. Sparkes 2/17, A. Mujtaba 2/21. 1st innings Inverloch C. Fisher c. M. Croatto b. N. Trotto ...........................40 M. Woods b. N. Trotto .............10 D. Cashin c. N. Trotto b. N. Battersby .....................17 J. Bowring c. J. Renden b. C. Baudinette....................24 E. Cousins n.o. .........................14 R. Sparkes n.o. ...........................0 Extras ......................................10 Total ....................................4/116 Bowling: N. Trotto 2/22, C. Dougherty 0/27, N. Battersby 1/20, J. Renden 0/10, C. Baudinette 1/32. TOWN d KILCUNDA-BASS 1st innings Town S. Fixter b. C. Elliott ................61 J. Bolge c. J. Bastwrous b. R. Duff .............................29 J. Schelling c. B. Noble b. C. Elliott .............................0 J. Hume c. R. Gardiner b. C. Elliott .............................8 Z. Trease lbw. b. C. Elliott .........0 A. Hickey c. R. Duff b. S. Tapscott ........................28 W. Turner n.o. ..........................18 C. Bruce b. R. Duff .................. 11 C. McGannon c. R. Duff b. R. Duff .............................14

S. Clark c. C. Elliott b. D. Bettles............................3 B. Berry n.o. ...............................1 Extras ......................................14 Total .............................9/187 (cc) Bowling: D. Bettles 1/27, R. Duff 1/52, C. Elliott 4/41, S. Tapscott 1/23, Z. Crow 0/25, R. Duff 2/14. 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass R. Gardiner c. J. Bolge b. A. Hickey ...........................6 S. Tapscott lbw. b. A. Hickey .....4 D. Ferguson lbw. b. A. Hickey ...0 A. Batty stp. J. Schelling b. S. Fixter ............................47 J. Bastwrous c. C. Bruce b. C. McGannon .....................9 B. Noble c. b. C. McGannon .....................0 R. Duff r.o. .................................0 C. Elliott c. C. McGannon b. S. Clark ............................19 Z. Crow c. J. Bolge b. S. Clark ............................13 D. Bettles n.o..............................9 R. Duff n.o. ................................2 Extras ......................................25 Total ....................................9/134 Bowling: B. Berry 0/22, Z. Trease 0/9, A. Hickey 3/3, S. Clark 2/11, J. Bolge 0/5, W. Turner 0/9, C. Bruce 0/32, C. McGannon 2/27, S. Fixter 1/13. OMK def by WON CLUB

1st innings OMK A. McKinnon r.o. .....................23 R. White c. M. Davey b. S. Williams .......................50 J. Lamers n.o. ...........................39 W. Dowel c. S. Williams b. A. Geyer ...........................23 D. McMeekin c. L. McGuirk b. A. Geyer .............................6 D. Jeffries n.o. ............................4 Extras ........................................9 Total .............................4/154 (cc) Bowling: W. Williams 1/23, A. Geyer 2/36, R. Geyer 0/26, L. McGuirk 0/33, D. Herbert 0/21, B. Evans 0/9. 1st innings Won Club J. Sheerin c. b. N. Cant.............25 D. Turton c. J. Lamers b. D. Jeffries .........................23 L. Sawyer n.o. ..........................80 J. Wallace c. b. D. McMeekin ...................25 A. Geyer n.o. ..............................0 Extras ........................................8 Total ....................................3/161 Bowling: R. White 0/13, R. Dixon 0/21, N. Cant 1/33, D. McMeekin 1/20, J. Paterson 0/23, D. Jeffries 1/26, J. Greenwood 0/25. PHILLIP ISLAND def by MDU 1st innings Phillip Island M. Parsons c. b. M. Patching .....6 J. Asbury b. C. Olden ...............20 J. Black c. b. C. Olden ...............6

B. Insall r.o. ................................6 A. Finlayson c&b. C. Hoober ....2 L. Keating c. b. C. Hoober .........2 S. Boyack c. b. C. Hoober..........9 Z. Brown b. J. Bright .................0 Z. Wagner b. J. Bright ................8 J. Excell n.o. ...............................7 B. Christopher lbw. b. C. Hoober ...........................9 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .........................................85 Bowling: M. Patching 1/12, S. Benra 0/16, P. Vine 1/15, C. Olden 1/7, C. Hoober 4/14, J. Bright 2/8, J. Phillips 0/9. 1st innings MDU J. Sinclair b. B. Christopher .....14 T. Sinclair c. J. Asbury b. B. Christopher ....................0 W. Prosser c. J. Asbury b. Z. Brown ..........................44 C. Hoober c. J. Black b. S. Boyack ...........................4 C. Olden c. J. Asbury b. S. Boyack ...........................8 M. Patching c. J. Asbury b. S. Boyack ...........................0 P. Vine n.o. .................................6 M. Darmanin n.o. .......................4 Extras ........................................7 Total ......................................6/87 Bowling: Z. Brown 1/32, B. Christopher 2/18, S. Boyack 3/26, M. Parsons 0/8.

• B Grade Division 2

Korumburra continues its streak KORUMBURRA continued its fine form, taking the points from Glen Alvie on the weekend. Batting first, Korumburra demonstrated consistency with Jason Richards, Cameron Smith and Jeremy Oxlee all making more than 30 runs. Darren Scott polished off the innings with an additional 57 runs, sending two balls over the boundary. Scott was not out at the end of the innings. Glen Alvie’s Josh Thomas stepped up to the challenge, taking 3/22. Jy Hull took two catches out on the field. Just shy of 200, Korumburra ended its innings 6/194. Glen Alvie played a steady game, which proved not enough against Korumburra. Jay Tizani, Darcy Hale and Thomas were the key batsmen, all making over 20 runs. Oxlee continued his run with some impressive bowling, taking 3/16. Shayne Harland and Travis Gray each took two wickets. Glen Alvie finished its innings 8/123. A highly contested match was played out against Koonwarra L/RSL and Poowong Loch. Daniel Baker and Jack Stockdale were Koonwarra L/RSL’s star batsmen, each making 28 runs. Baker and was caught by Ian Jenkins and Stockdale was bowled by Geoff Birnie. Poowong Loch’s top bowler was Glen Poynton, taking 3/27. Koonwarra L/RSL ended its innings 9/159. Poowong Loch was ready to meet the challenge, and was quick to put up a score. Opening partnership Nathan Allen and Matthew Allen set the standard of the innings, making 67 and 29 runs respectively. Captain Brad Hall followed this up with another 40 runs later in the innings. Josh Hastings topped Koonwarra L/RSL’s bowling figures with 2/28.

However, Poowong Loch took the win 6/193. Foster quickly stole the win from the Imperials. The Imperials batted first with Ricky O’Loughlin topping the scoring with 14 runs. Kristian Gray and Tim Katz each made 13 runs. Three wickets from Foster’s Shaun Chaseling and Geoff Tanner contributed to the Imperials’ early dismissal. The Imperials were all out for 69 after 24.5 overs. Foster’s W. Davy and Jake Pilkington drove the win home with 53 and 61 runs respectively. Neither batsman was out by the end of the innings. Second batsman Ray Dower was the only other batsman required to step up to the crease, but he was dismissed with just five runs by O’Loughlin. Foster won 1/155 after 26 overs. Wonthaggi Miners had the bye this round.

Details

KOONWARRA-L/RSL def by POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL L. Enter lbw. b. S. Head ...........13 D. Clark c. G. Poynton b. S. Head ...............................5 D. Baker c. I. Jenkins b. N. Allen ............................28 B. Tomada b. T. Allen ................8 J. Hastings b. B. Nicholls ...........0 B. Anderson b. G. Poynton ......26 J. Stockdale b. G. Birnie ..........28 M. Boswell c. b. G. Poynton ....31 K. Thorne stp. b. G. Birnie.........1 J. Pickersgill n.o. ........................4 Extras ......................................15 Total .............................9/159 (cc) Bowling: S. Head 2/27, M. Allen 0/15, G. Poynton 3/27, N. Allen 1/22, T. Allen 1/13, G. Birnie 2/30, B. Monson 0/16. 1st innings Poowong-Loch N. Allen c. M. Boswell b. J. Pickersgill .....................67 M. Allen c. L. Enter b. J. Hastings ........................29 T. Allen lbw. b. B. Tomada.......22 B. Hall c. J. Stockdale b. D. Clark ............................40 I. Jenkins lbw. b. J. Hastings ......0 G. Poynton c. A. Drury b. K. Thorne .........................13 B. Monson n.o. .........................10 B. Nicholls n.o. ..........................1 Extras ......................................12 Total .............................6/193 (cc) Bowling: A. Drury 0/32, M. Boswell 0/29, D. Clark 1/24, J. Pickersgill 1/23, J. Hastings 2/28, B. Tomada 1/29, K. Thorne 1/24. GLEN ALVIE def by

KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra J. Richards c. J. Tiziani b. J. Thomas .........................39 S. Harland lbw. b. D. Gilbert .....2 C. Smith c. J. Hull b. J. Thomas .........................31 J. Oxlee c. D. Hale b. K. Simpson.......................33 M. Olden lbw. b. J. Thomas .......1 D. Scott n.o. .............................57 T. Gray stp. J. Hull b. J. Burke ..............................1 J. Celebrine n.o. .........................3 Extras ......................................27 Total .............................6/194 (cc) Bowling: D. Gilbert 1/28, B. Cox 0/23, J. Thomas 3/22, D. Hale 0/25, D. Williams 0/16, J. Burke 1/28, K. Simpson 1/44. 1st innings Glen Alvie P. Roberts r.o. ...........................15 D. Tiziani b. J. Oxlee .................4 J. Tiziani c. M. Olden b. S. Harland ........................24 D. Williams c. H. McNeill b. J. Oxlee ..............................1 J. Burke c. T. Gray b. J. Oxlee ..............................2 J. Hull c. J. Richards b. T. Gray .............................14 D. Hale stp. J. Cleeland b. S. Harland ........................21 D. Gilbert b. T. Gray ..................5 J. Thomas n.o. ..........................20 B. Cox n.o. .................................7 Extras ......................................10 Total .............................8/123 (cc) Bowling: H. McNeill 0/32, M. Olden 0/19, J. Oxlee 3/16, N. Arney 0/16, S. Harland 2/16, D. Scott 0/8, T. Gray 2/13. FOSTER d IMPERIALS 1st innings Imperials K. Gray b. G. Collis .................13 M. McGrath lbw. b. G. Tanner .......................... 11 J. Ballagh c. G. Collis b. J. Pilkington .......................6 R. O’Loughlin c. G. Tanner b. S. Chaseling .....................14 T. Katz c. L. Edgelow b. G. Tanner ..........................13 T. McGrath b. S. Chaseling ........1 E. Lavis c&b. G. Tanner ............0 M. Portelli b. S. Chaseling .........3 B. Jones r.o. ................................1 M. Morter n.o. ............................0 Extras ........................................7 Total .........................................69 Bowling: L. Edgelow 0/16, G. Collis 1/6, J. Pilkington 1/20, S. Chaseling 3/23, G. Tanner 3/3. 1st innings Foster W. Davy n.o. ............................53 R. Dower lbw. b. R. O’Loughlin ....................5 J. Pilkington n.o. ......................61 Extras ......................................36 Total ....................................1/155 Bowling: R. O’Loughlin 1/32, J. Ballagh 0/25, K. Gray 0/12, T. McGrath 0/19, E. Lavis 0/21, B. Jones 0/9, M. Portelli 0/4, M. Morter 0/19.

Stand out: Poowong Loch’s Nathan Allen made 67 runs against Korumburra L/RSL. He was the top performing batsman on the day.

Top score: Jack Stockdale made a solid 28 runs for Koonwarra/LRSL. Photos by Mark Drury.

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• LDCA A Grade Division One

Mock delivers for Kilcunda Bass A FINE 77 not out and 5/26 by the in form Daniel Mock has delivered Kilcunda Bass victory over Leongatha Town in the final one-dayer before the Christmas break.

Mock is certainly having a stellar season so far with bat and ball and he will likely feature prominently in both Gippsland Cricket League and possibly Country Week duties in January. It was a bit of an upset as Kilcunda Bass was sitting seventh and Town third. Town batted first and built its inning steadily however, despite a few batsmen settling in, none could go on and make the big score required. Top scorer was Madura Weerasinghe Silva with 36 with Thinesh Sivatnanam scoring 31. The Scorpions were bowled out for 166 in 36.5 overs with Mock’s bowling having the biggest impact. In reply Kilcunda Bass did it with ease thanks to the opening partnership between Mock and James Markland who scored 44 which netted 115 runs. Mock and Andrew

Donohue, 33 not out, then hit the remaining runs required, passing Town’s score in the 38th over. Third played fifth when OMK journeyed to Butch West Oval to take on Club; the Diggers really needing this to stay in touch with the top four. Club won the toss and batted with Mitchell Thomas the mainstay of this innings when he made 88 not out. With opener David Britt making 29, Ryan G Thomas 37 and James Sherrin 25, Club hit a competitive 7/216 at the 40 over close. OMK’s Jesse Van Rooye made 21 opening but between 28 runs and 41 runs OMK lost four wickets and at 4/41 it was going to be a tough ask. Despite 19 from Adam Millar and a cameo 38 not out from Jake Cochrane the Diggers could only manage 6/111 in reply. Nerrena battled hard and almost pulled off an upset over second placed Inverloch. The Stingrays batted first on the Leongatha turf and a terrific unbroken 156 run partnership between opener Walter Taberner, 83 not out, and D Newman 80 not out set up the score of 1/196. In reply Nerrena, chasing

nearly five an over, started really well with Damien Symmons and Dave Baldi hitting a 106 opening stand before Baldi fell for 41. Symmons stuck around for more runs before finally being dismissed for 82 with the score at 3/143. Gerard Murphy 22 run out and Ryan Clark 17 tried hard to get the runs but the Red Caps ran out of overs, finishing with 7/187, just 10 short of the target. Inverloch’s Lewis Rankin took 2/25 and Dave Newman 2/33. The lopsided clash between top side Korumburra and bottom side Phillip Island at Korumburra saw a big win to the Cobras. Batting first the Island made 9/112 with Lachie Cleeland making 45 of these and Eli Richards 22. Ilan Osman was brilliant for Korumburra with the ball taking 5/15 from eight overs including the wicket of the dangerous Cleeland. Korumburra made the runs easily and scored 1/115 in the 28th over. The best bat was opener Ilan Osman with 43 not out and Shane Dole 36 not out with a 70 run partnership. KILCUNDA-BASS d TOWN 1st innings Town M. Davies c. J. Markland b. J. Dakin ............................13 D. Burge c. A. Donohue

Smash: Brett Debono, opening for Inverloch, shows good intent when hitting out early for his 18 runs. Photos by Mark Drury. b. A. Wells ............................23 A. Ratnaike lbw. b. D. Mock ...........................16 M. Weerasinghe Silva c. b. D. Mock ...........................36 M. Smith b. C. Peckett ...............5 J. Hume r.o. ................................3 T. Sivatnanam b. J. Mahood.....31 M. Borschman c&b. D. Mock....1 S. Browne c. J. Markland

b. D. Mock .............................3 N. Mahendrakumar b. D. Mock .............................4 L. Smith n.o................................1 Extras ......................................30 Total .......................................166 Bowling: A. Wells 1/37, J. Dakin 1/17, D. Blackney 0/20, D. Mock 5/26, C. Peckett 1/20, A. Donohue 0/23, J. Mahood 1/9.

1st innings KilcundaBass

J. Markland c. L. Smith b. T. Sivatnanam...................44 D. Mock n.o. ............................77 A. Donohue n.o. .......................33 Extras ......................................15 Total ....................................1/169 Bowling: A. Ratnaike 0/29, S. Browne 0/27, M. Mahendrakumar 0/34, M. Weerasisnghe Silva 0/33, T. Sivatnanam 1/38.

Winding up: Josh Trease bowls one down for Nerrena; his figures were 0/18 from six overs.

NERRENA def by INVERLOCH 1st innings Inverloch B. Debono b. P. Matheson........18 W. Taberner n.o. .......................83 D. Newman n.o. .......................80 Extras ......................................15 Total .............................1/196 (cc) Bowling: J. Trease 0/18, R. Clark 0/53, A. Trotto 0/20, P. Matheson 1/30, T. Wightman 0/27, J. Hoy 0/44. 1st innings Nerrena D. Symmons b. R. Thomas ......82 D. Baldi c. L. Rankin b. D. Newman ......................41 T. Wightman b. D. Newman ......5 G. Murphy r.o...........................22 R. Clark c. W. Williams b. L. Rankin..........................17

P. Matheson r.o. ..........................2 J. Beckwith b. L. Rankin............0 J. Hoy n.o. ..................................3 J. Trease n.o................................5 Extras ......................................10 Total ....................................7/187 Bowling: R. Thomas 1/28, B. Thomas 0/13, K. Rotthier 0/46, L. Rankin 2/25, W. Williams 0/10, d. Clark 0/29, D. Newman 2/33. WON CLUB d OMK 1st innings Won Club D. Britt c. J. Van Rooye b. K. Kerr .............................29 S. Huitema c. A. Rose b. J. Cochrane.........................0 M. Thomas n.o. ........................88 R. Thomas c. P. Dell b. D. Lloyd ...........................37 K. Brann c. J. Cochrane b. N. Audino .........................15 L. McLean b. P. Dell ..................3 J. Sheerin b. P. Dell ..................25 M. McCall lbw. b. J. Dewell ............................0 R. Birkett n.o. .............................4 Extras ......................................15 Total .............................7/216 (cc) Bowling: J. Cochrane 1/31, N. Audino 1/36, K. Kerr 1/29, J. Dewell 1/50, D. Lloyd 1/16, P. Dell 2/51. 1st innings OMK J. Van Rooye b. J. Thomas .......21 L. Jones b. R. Birkett .................5 A. Rose b. R. Birkett ..................1 A. Miller c. J. Sheerin b. Z. Macdermid...................19 J. Dewell c. J. Sheerin b. R. Birkett ............................6 N. Creed b. J. Sheerin ................8 J. Cochrane n.o.........................38 D. Lloyd n.o. ..............................5

Extras ........................................8 Total .................................... 6/111 Bowling: R. Thomas 0/22, R. Birkett 3/16, J. Thomas 1/6, Z. Macdermid 1/19, J. Sheerin 1/30, L. McLean 0/17. KORUMBURRA d PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Phillip Island L. Cleeland c. D. Salmon b. I. Osman ...........................45 J. Keating lbw. b. L. Zanchetta .......................6 M. Kinghom b. D. Wyhoon........1 E. Richards b. M. Giles ............22 B. Johnston c. P. Edwards b. I. Osman .............................1 A. Samarawickrama c. P. Edwards b. I. Osman ......7 C. Keerthisinghe c. M. Giles b. I. Osman .............................6 G. Odgers c. M. Giles b. I. Osman .............................0 M. Wright r.o. .............................8 J. Cox n.o. ..................................4 D. Johnston n.o. .........................1 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .............................9/112 (cc) Bowling: L. Zanchetta 1/7, D. Wyhoon 1/18, K. Dorman 0/35, M. Giles 1/18, I. Osman 5/15, S. Dole 0/13. 1st innings Korumburra I. Osman n.o. ............................43 M. Giles b. C. Keerthisinghe ...26 S. Dole n.o................................36 Extras ......................................10 Total ....................................1/115 Bowling: G. Odgers 0/13, M. Wright 0/22, D. Johnston 0/30, C. Keerthisinghe 1/11, J. Cox 0/31, A. Samarawickrama 0/6.

• LDCA A Grade Division Two

Imperials finish on winning note IMPERIALS pulled off an upset in A Grade Division Two when it defeated MDU in the final round before Christmas.

MDU batted first at Meeniyan with both openers getting starts. But Steven Arnup fell for 20 runs and Matt Olden for 18 before Martin went for 4. This meant United had two more bats to start at the crease with Tim Harris then getting amongst the runs with 32 and Darien Matthews 31. However with no batsmen going on to make a big score combined with a batting collapse not helped by two runouts, MDU finished at 151 from 39.1 overs. Gary Sauvarin steered Imperials to a good start and he made 33 and Jack Ginnane 15 before he was dismissed.

Rowen McLennan made 42 and combined with Sauvarin for a 62 run partnership as Imps were well on top, reaching the winning score with the loss of just five wickets in the 36th over. Glen Alvie, needing the win, also pulled off a bit of a surprise by beating second placed Miners. Glen Alvie won the toss and batted at Wonthaggi football ground. Despite an early collapse by both openers Glen Alvie’s Paul Palmer become the backbone of the innings with 66. A partnership with John Reid of 90 set up the innings before a solid 38 from Jeff Reid gave Glen Alvie the score of 8/181. Miners lost Jason O’Reilly early but Blake Andrighetto, 27, and Cameron Thomas, 18, provided some stability. They fell however and then the middle order struggled.

In a disappointing finish Miners were all out for 138, well short of the target. Top played bottom when Poowong Loch met cellar dwellers Foster. Poowong Loch chose to bat first and made 6/156 aided by two solid knocks, Aaron Bardwell 42 and Paul Dyer 46 run out. Harvey Griggs provided the bowling highlight for Foster taking 3/15. In reply Foster’s Graeme Watkins started well despite some early setbacks losing batting partners. Watkins made 24 and Josh Toner 20 before the batting went sour; Foster all out for 104. Jordan Poynton took 4/17 and Matt Loader 3/16 in a solid bowling effort all ‘round. Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL had the bye. WON MINERS def by GLEN ALVIE

1st innings Glen Alvie S. Smith c. A. Zanella b. J. Loos ................................9 A. Hamilton c. J. Loos b. J. Rumbold .........................2 P. Palmer b. C. Honeysett.........66 J.A. Reid b. C. Thomas ............25 J.R. Reid b. C. Thomas ............38 R. Slade c. J. Andrighetto b. C. Thomas ........................12 D. Hales c. J. Andrighetto b. C. Thomas ..........................5 S. Watson r.o. .............................0 W. Luke n.o. .............................10 P. Gardiner n.o............................5 Extras ........................................9 Total .............................8/181 (cc) Bowling: J. Loos 1/28, J. Rumbold 1/17, J. Piasente 0/43, J. Honeysett 0/24, C. Thomas 4/37, C. Honeysett 1/32. 1st innings Won Miners J. O’Reilly b. D. Hales ...............4 B. Andrighetto c. J.A. Reid b. D. Hales............................27 C. Thomas c. D. Hales b. J.A. Reid...........................18 D. Loos c. A. Hamilton b. W. Luke ..............................8 J. Andrighetto lbw. b. T. Brown.............................5 J. Pisaente c. R. Slade

b. P. Gardiner........................17 C. Honeysett b. W. Luke ..........12 J. Honeysett c. J.R. Reid b. W. Luke ............................13 A. Zanella b. P. Gardiner ............4 J. Loos n.o. .................................2 J. Rumbold r.o. ...........................0 Extras ......................................28 Total .......................................138 Bowling: D. Hales 2/12, T. Brown 1/34, P. Gardiner 2/28, J.R. Reid 1/13, J.A. Reid 0/11, W. Luke 3/33. POOWONG-LOCH d FOSTER 1st innings Poowong-Loch C. Knox b. F. Griggs ..................0 A. Bardwell c. M. Jones b. H. Griggs ..........................42 W. Pollock r.o. ..........................27 J. Bardwell c. M. Jones b. H. Griggs ............................0 P. Dyer r.o.................................46 J. Poynton c. M. Jones b. H. Griggs ............................1 K. Miller c. J. Toner b. F. Griggs ...........................12 A. Fisher n.o.............................12 Extras ......................................16 Total .............................6/156 (cc) Bowling: F. Griggs 2/48, N.

Clarke 0/23, R. Johnston 0/33, O. Straw 0/31, H. Griggs 3/15. 1st innings Foster G. Watkins b. M. Loader ..........24 M. Lynch c. K. Miller b. A. Jenkins ...........................4 M. Jones c. W. Pollock b. M. Hancock ........................0 J. Toner c. M. Hancock b. M. Loader.........................20 O. Straw lbw. b. M. Loader ........4 H. Buckland c. A. Bardwell b. J. Poynton...........................1 J. Chaseling c. A. Bardwell b. J. Poynton...........................6 R. Johnston c. W. Pollock b. J. Bardwell .......................13 N. Clarke b. J. Poynton ..............7 F. Griggs b. J. Poynton ...............0 H. Griggs n.o. .............................1 Extras ......................................24 Total .......................................104 Bowling: A. Jenkins 1/22, M. Hancock 1/15, J. Bardwell 1/29, M. Loader 3/16, J. Poynton 4/17. MDU def by IMPERIALS 1st innings MDU S. Arnup b. J. Ginnane .............20 M. Olden b. L. Rogers .............18 T. Harris c. R. Higgins b. D. Ginnane .......................32

M. Martin stp. A. Meyer b. D. Ginnane .........................4 D. Mathews b. T. Sauvarin .......31 N. Eddy r.o. ................................5 G. Webster r.o.............................1 M. Olden c. R. Higgins b. L. Rogers ............................7 C. Harris c. L. Rogers b. Z. Price ...............................4 S. McRae lbw. b. Z. Price ..........0 J. Mason n.o. ............................15 Extras ......................................14 Total .......................................151 Bowling: J. Ginnane 1/39, Z. Price 2/30, L. Rogers 2/16, D. Ginnane 2/32, T. Sauvarin 1/30, P. McCaughan 0/4. 1st innings Imperials G. Sauvarin lbw. b. N. Eddy ....33 J. Ginnane b. J. Mason .............15 R. McLennan c. S. Moore b. M. Olden ..........................42 S. Vagg b. S. Arnup ....................7 L. Rogers c&b. J. Mason .........18 R. Higgins n.o. .........................14 T. Sauvarin n.o. ..........................0 Extras ......................................25 Total ....................................5/154 Bowling: J. Mason 2/52, S. McRae 0/14, N. Eddy 1/16, D. Mathews 0/18, M. Olden 1/13, T. Harris 0/17, S. Arnup 1/16.

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Bonus for sport clubs

DURING South Gippsland Shire Council’s Community Grants ceremony last Wednesday, 13 local sporting community groups were presented with grants.

The sporting grants ranged between $1000

Powering up: Leongatha Golf Club received $5000 towards a new solar power system. Cr Aaron Brown presented Dan Poynton with the grant.

and $10,000. These grants go towards essential needs for the sporting organisations. Some of the sporting needs covered include small emergency needs, major projects, minor projects and equipment.

Ironman event: Cr Alyson Skinner presented Simonetta Seri from Venus Bay Surf Life- Much needed: Nyora Recreation Reserve Committee received $10,000 to put towards essaving Club with $5000 for the Venus Bay sential plumbing work. Brett Hume, left, was presented with the grant by Cr Lorraine Brunt, Ironman event this summer. along with Darryl Smith.

Brand new courts: Cr Aaron Brown presented Ange WilUpgrading: mayor Cr Ray Argento presented Welshpool Major improvements: Cr Andrew McEwen presented Wes liams and Merrissa Cosson with $9000 to go towards repairRecreation Reserve’s Madelaine Mason and Davis Grylls Logan from the Meeniyan Bowling Club with $8000 towards ing Korumburra Bena Football Netball Club’s outdoor netwith $3400 to upgrade a bathroom at the reserve. the bowling ahead @ Meeniyan project. ball court.

Moving forward: Meeniyan Golf Club received $10,000 towards the water reticulation and fairway regeneration proj- Supplied uniforms: Susie Evans and Dan Monaghan from Off track maintenance: Stony Creek Racing Club was ect. Paul Robinson was presented with the grant by Cr An- Leongatha Basketball Association received $1000 for new granted $5000 to buy a new track mower. Deputy mayor Cr player uniforms. They are with Cr Meg Edwards (centre). Maxine Kiel presented the money to Luke O’Brien. drew McEwen, along with Marilyn McGeary.

Riding along: Leongatha Cycling Club was granted $5000 to develop its strategic plan. Steven Wilson was presented with the grant by Cr Don Hill, along with Mark Bensley.

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World Superbike champ gets key to the Island BASS Coast mayor, Cr Pamela Rothfield surprised recently crowned 2016 Superbike World Champion, Jonathan Rea with the key to Phillip Island and invited him to accept “adopted citizen” status of the picturesque isle.

Rea returned to Australia with his family this week after a title winning year in Europe and out on a training ride on Friday morning with his Phillip Island cycling buddies, a quick diversion to the famous Grand Prix circuit led him to Cr Rothfield and his award. The Northern Ireland champion rider is married to Phillip Islander, Tatia Weston, and holidays on the island with their sons every summer. On Friday at the track he was busy showing his training mates the fastest way around the thrilling 4.45km circuit when he was halted on the main straight by Cr Rothfield, circuit managing director, Fergus Cameron, and a crew of local school children from the Cowes Primary School. The Phillip Island contingent had decided to make Rea’s association with the island a little more official. After congratulating the Kawasaki rider on his second world championship – a back to back effort for Jono with 2015 and 2016 crowns now under his belt –Cr Rothfield presented him with the key to Phillip Island. Surrounded by his proud family, Tatia and sons Jake and Tyler and friends the motorcycle rider could not help but say yes and with typical Irish humour took on his newly claimed Aussie status

with a chuckle of surprise and delight. The children then hauled him onto their school bus and took him to the Phillip Island karting track where they had a gift to unveil, his own Jonathan Rea Go Kart liveried in Kawasaki green, complete with race number 1 and his name proudly emblazoned across the front. “That was a massive surprise with my cycling mates. We pulled into the circuit and I got awarded the key to Phillip Island and got some special recognition from the community which was so nice,” said Rea after his morning surprise. “I really consider Phillip Island my second home. My wife was born here and lived here for many years and it’s nice to come back. To double win last February here was amazing. It’s always the best round of the year for me and we have it in the summer here which is incredible. Rea already has the goal of a hat trick three world championships in 2017 and is looking forward to racing his new up-spec 2017 model Kawasaki ZX-10RR. “I’m looking forward to a new challenge for me, for 2017. No one has ever won three championships in a row, so that’s now my target,” said Rea. “It’s going to be tough, I mean the competition is hard but there’s no better place to start than here after winning the two races here last year and my good form here. “It’s a target I set myself, but we have to respect our competition, there’s so many other faster guys but we just need to focus on ourselves with

Presentation surprise: Cr Pamela Rothfield, mayor of the Bass Coast Shire, pictured fourth from left was thrilled to present 2016 Superbike World Champion, Jonathan Rea with the keys to the Island on Friday at the Phillip Island race track. Kawasaki we have an incredible bike and I’ve got a lot of home support here as well so I’m looking forward to kick starting the season at Phillip Island and I really hope a lot of people come to watch. “It’s always the race that really kick starts the year and everyone gets excited, there’s a lot of hype here. I can’t wait!” When asked about his impressive effort at the recent Jerez test, where Rea aboard his 2017 Kawasaki topped the time sheets of not only world superbike but MotoGP riders, Rea was humble.

“Our categories are really different. I mean we race a production based bike that you can theoretically buy from a Kawasaki dealer and turn into a race machine like mine, whereas the GP guys are a full prototype. “But actually we were faster in Jerez, not slower, faster than the pole position lap time of Valentino Rossi which was incredible for me to not only to be mentioned in the same breath. These MotoGP guys are my heroes. “But it’s a testament to how competitive the world superbike championship is and it’s no mean feat. The synergy I have now with the Kawasaki bikes now is incredible, so we were able to go pretty fast and it augurs well for 2017 and I’m quite excited.” Rea is happy to be back in Australia and loves cycling each morning with his group of buddies. “I love cycling with the guys here! Phillip Island is such a beautiful place,” Rea said. “Everyone is so friendly, I feel like an adopted son down here. Cycling is quite a social sport, we all go and have coffee in the local café after the rides and hangout, it’s a nice switch off for me, it is also when I start my physical preparations in December for 2017 before I head back to Europe testing in January where I throw some motocross into the mix, a lot more gym work and by the time I come back here in February for round one, I’m really ready to kick start the year.” Tickets for the WorldSBK at Phillip Island are available and for more information contact the Superbike Hotline on 1300 728 007.

Top photo, Island honour: Phillip Island cyclists and friends of 2016 Superbike World Champion, Jonathan Rea joined him at the Phillip Island race circuit for a special presentation of keys to the Island on Friday. Photo supplied by Russell Colvin.

New skills for junior athletes INVERLOCH’S junior athletes competed in a range of track events last week. The events included vortex throw, long distance running, long jump, triple jump, high jump,

relays, hurdles and sprints. This was a fun way to introduce the students of Inverloch Kongwak Primary School to athletics carnivals before they compete in the senior school sports in the coming years.

Cheer squad: from left, Yarrah, Jasmine, Rhien and Tyson dressed up as their house mas- On your marks: Grade 2 students compete in the sprint races during Inverloch Kongwak Primary School’s junior athletics carnival. cots for Inverloch Kongwak Primary School’s junior athletics carnival.