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From Lyric to the world LYRIC Theatre’s favourite daughter is returning to Leongatha with a very special gift.

Renowned TV and film producer Fiona Eagger (right) will host a special preview of her latest feature, Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears, in her hometown on Wednesday, February 26 at Stadium 4 Cinema.

The fancy dress celebration (there’s a

prize for the person in the most dazzling 20s garb) will also include a Q and A with Fiona, and comes a day ahead of the national release.

Fittingly, Lyric Theatre will have a starring role in helping to stage the event.

While the film’s characters traverse the globe, the production’s creative heart remains in South Gippsland.

In addition to Fiona’s work on Miss

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See a free screening in Leongatha WHERE: Leongatha Library, 2 Smith Street, Leongatha.

WHEN: Wednesday, February 12, 10.15am12.15pm.

WHAT: The Leongatha Library will be screening 2019 film, Ride Like a Girl, for free on Wednesday for members of the public.

The film explores the life and story of Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup. Those who attend will have a blast and enjoy a fascinating flick.

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Acoustic monitoring equipment will be deployed from Port Albert at the end of February, followed by seabed mapping in early March.

Erin Coldham, from the Star of the South wind farm, is looking forward to moving the project forward.

“Site investigations are ramping up off the south coast of Gippsland for the Star of the South – Australia’s first offshore wind project – to confirm the project’s feasibility,” she said.

The acoustic monitoring devices will record the sounds of marine mammals and give a better understanding of the number and type of marine mammals in and around the project area.

These devices are able to capture sounds up to 20 kilometres away.

To complement the acoustic monitoring, aerial surveys of the project area are underway to visually identify marine mammals and birds.

Seabed mapping equipment will be deployed out of Lakes Entrance.

“Local vessel the Silver Star will deploy from Lakes Entrance in March to complete important

seabed studies to confirm sea depths and conditions in the project area,” Ms Coldham said.

“We’re also doing baseline environmental surveys for marine life and birds to inform the project’s planning assessments.”

The data collected from mapping the seafloor will determine the type of support structures needed for the wind turbines Wind and wave monitoring equipment has been out at sea since November 2019, collecting data on the wind profile and wave conditions.

These investigations will continue over several years and will inform the wind farm design, including the type and number of turbines.

The project’s site investigations and baseline environmental surveys are helping to build a profile of the conditions off the coast of Gippsland, which will help confirm the Star of the South’s feasibility and inform planning assessments and approvals.

“The Star of the South has the potential to transform Victoria’s energy supply and help prevent against blackouts in summer, whilst creating new investment and job opportunities for Gippsland, Victoria and Australia,” Ms Coldham said.

POLICE BRIEFS Store raided THE Port Welshpool General Store was closed on Monday after a weekend robbery.

The upset owners posted to friends on Facebook, “We are sorry and sad that we are shut today! We have been robbed! Can you believe it!? Because we can’t! Some awful humans thought that they needed our hard earned money and belongings more than us.

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Car wash targeted FOR the second time in as many months, Yarram Car Wash has been the target of thieves.

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A power tool was used to gain access to the cash in the vending machine.

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Port break-in THE Port Albert Wharf Fish and Chip Shop was broken into sometime between 11pm on Wednesday, February 5 and 6 am, Thursday, February 6.

Police have confirmed that cash and computer equipment was stolen.

Anyone with information should call Yarram Police 5182 5033 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.

Chester returns to Federal Cabinet GIPPSLAND MP Darren Chester has rejoined the Coalition Government’s inner circle after his Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel portfolio was promoted to Cabinet last week.

Mr Chester has held the portfolio since March 2018.

“I am honoured to have been reappointed as Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel as part of the Morrison-McCormack Government,” he said.

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Mr Chester’s promotion comes on the back of the Coalition Government’s announcement last TOUR OF DUTY: Gippsland MP Darren Chester, pictured during a ministerial visit to the week that they would establish a National Com- Middle East area of operations, says he is honoured to be reappointed as Minister for Vetermissioner for Defence and Suicide Prevention. ans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel.

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Fiona brings Miss Fisher home Matt Dunn FILM and TV producer Fiona Eagger is ready to make a welcome return to the town and the people she loves.

In her kitbag she’ll be carrying a very special gift: an advanced screening of Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears.

The big screen debut of the popular TV series will come to Leongatha on Wednesday, February 26 – and a few other select theatres – a day ahead of the rest of the country.

The decision to come home was never in question. The film and, indeed, Fiona’s career were inspired by what she learnt growing up, particularly through her beloved Lyric Theatre.

“Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears is informed by those early years in Leongatha. My choice to have the screening in Leongatha is very

“It’s really important to deliberate,” she said. see it up on the big screen, “I wanted to share this. because it is very cinematic.

You can’t underestimate how We’re filming in Morocco in much the arts enrich a comthe sand dunes. It’s very exotic munity. It needs to be supportand it’s fun. Most importantly ed and loved and enriched. It’s people can go and have a great a great outlet. collective experience.”

“It’s fantastic and for a Fiona’s love affair with young person growing up in a local theatre started in childcountry town and those opporhood. Her parents, Ron and tunities are of great benefit.”

Mary Eagger, were instrumenFiona said she was hoping tal in the early establishment Miss Fisher and the Crypt of of the organisation, eventually Tears would “create the sort of Film and TV producer being award life memberships rapture a Lyric show creates”.

Fiona Eagger. for their service.

“Watching the film proLong time Lyric member Peter McAlpine said, duces the kind of joyfulness you have when you go off to the Lyric musicals and shows. It’s about “From a Lyric point of view, the Eaggers were algetting together and sharing that collective expe- ways great ambassadors.”

He remembers Fiona, and her sister, Vicky actrience,” she said.

ing in Lyric shows. While Fiona forged a career as a producer, Vicky would pursue an acting career.

Fiona said the move from small to big screen had meant an “upping” of the action.

“It’s sort of a hybrid of action, adventure and murder mystery. That’s been part of the fun of going from a small to a big screen. It does hark back to films like Indiana Jones, Romancing the Stone, Lawrence of Arabia, though perhaps not of the same scale,” she said.

“We’ve done a lot on a little budget. We didn’t quite have Spielberg’s budget, but it’s a very Australian take. It’s cheeky and it’s fun.”

Fittingly, Lyric Theatre will have a starring role in the Leongatha screening, helping to conduct a Q and A with Fiona after the show.

People are also encouraged to dress up in 20s garb, with a prize for the most outstanding costume.

Greg scores in the big time KORUMBURRA musician, producer and composer Greg J Walker (right) would never swap an LA lifestyle for his studio in the bush.

The composer of the Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears soundtrack has produced albums for Paul Kelly and a host of other Aussie favourites.

A recording artist and performer in his own right as the enigmatic Machine Translations, Greg has done it all.

His “lucky break” came when a demo cassette of his fell into just the right hands. He’d been handing them around.

“The drummer from another band was with a guy called Richard Moffatt.

They were taping over my album when they accidentally heard it,” he said.

“Richard ran a small label in Mel-

bourne. That was my lucky break. I got discovered while someone was erasing my music.”

What’s followed has been an almost dizzying ride, culminating with the Miss Fisher soundtrack.

Continuing the local connection for the film, Greg recruited three South Gippsland musicians to the film’s orchestra.

Violinist Dayna Roberts from Outtrim, cellist Louise Hesketh from Korumburra, and cellist and viola de gamba player Laura Gibb from Leongatha, were instrumental in bringing the breathtaking score to life.

“I did three series’ of Miss Fisher for TV, but this is the biggest orchestra I’ve been involved with. Occasionally, during that, I got some brass players, but most of the stuff I was playing myself,” he said.

“With the film soundtrack it ended up being bigger than Ben Hur. We had Arabic musicians, a six piece female choir, our local players, a percussionist from Western Australia, a guitarist who also played drums, members of the MSO and several other classical musicians.

“It was really, really nice to have the budget to do that. It’s something that’s pretty rare. With drama, romance and comedy, there’s a lot of transitions,” he said.

“The sound they can create is so big, but the film demanded it. It’s a lush sound. It’s got personality and flourishes, just like Miss Fisher.”

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highlighted the importance of council and the community doing all they can to lessen ďŹ re risk by removing or reducing fuel loads,â€? he said. “This additional amnesty period is a key aspect of that support. Although green waste can be disposed of at transfer stations all year for a fee, history has shown that green waste amnesties are well received by the community.â€?

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Lucky escape from blaze A WONTHAGGI man was lucky to escape a house blaze on Sunday night, with firefighters saying smoke detectors may well have saved the sleeping resident’s life.

Rich case set for March THE case against former South Gippsland Shire councillor Jeremy Rich was again in Latrobe Valley Magistrates’ Court last week, with a contest mention now scheduled for the court on March 19.

According to Wonthaggi Police, the 72 year old was cooking potatoes in the kitchen of his Reed Street residence, before he fell asleep. A Some charges have been fire started in the kitchen. dropped from the original 15 Strong winds and fallen power lines hamthat arose out of a police raid pered the fire fight. last year.

According to a Facebook post by the WontAt the time, Mr Rich was haggi CFA, the occupant was “fast asleep on the charged with cultivating and couch and was woken by several smoke detectrafficking a commercial quantors operating”. tity of cannabis, as well as pos“It was confirmed as soon as the brigade sessing ecstasy cocaine, cannawas on scene that all persons were out and safe bis and hash oil. thanks to properly installed smoke detectors,” He was charged with havthe post said.

Brigades from Inverloch, Dalyston, and Kil- CLOSE CALL: A Wonthaggi house was extensively damaged in a blaze on ing a rifle and a shotgun without holding a gun licence.

Sunday night, with a man woken by a number of smoke detectors. cunda also attended the fire.

JEREMY RICH: The former South Gippsland Shire councillor will again face court next month.

To this point The Star is trying to find out which charges have been struck out and which ones remain.

South Gippsland council appoints new CEO Matt Dunn SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council has appointed Kerryn Ellis, a member of Victoria’s top corruption investigation unit, as its new CEO. But council chair administrator Julie Eisenbise said people should not read too much into Ms Ellis’ role as director corporate services at Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC).

“It was an accelerated process, where we worked hard to find the best possible candidate for the role. We chose Kerryn because of her broadness of experience,”

she said.

“Kerryn’s appointment is a significant milestone for South Gippsland Shire Council. It is likely that we will make no bigger decision in our time as administrators.

“We have worked diligently to ensure that we chose the best candidate to lead the organisation.

Kerryn is that person. Fisher Leadership advertised the position extensively, attracting a field of 46 high quality applicants.”

Ms Eisenbise said interview reports of those who measured up to the key selection criteria for the CEO role, were handed over to the CEO Employment and Remuneration Advisory Committee.

“The committee reviewed

all applications and interview reports. We then interviewed our eight preferred applicants.

From there, four candidates were invited to a second interview with the committee,” she said.

“After those interviews we identified two preferred candidates. Once Fishers had undertaken due diligence and reference checks, we had a standout candidate in Kerryn.

“I sincerely congratulate her on the appointment and look forward to working with her.”

Ms Ellis’ appointment was confirmed at a special meeting of council last week.

Prior to working at IBAC, Ms Ellis was director corporate performance with the City of Greater Bendigo, and manager

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She has also previously worked for the City of Melbourne and Bayside City Council.

Ms Ellis holds a Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Commerce and a Graduate Diploma of Public Policy and Management.

She also completed the LGPro Emerging Leaders Program in 2005 and the Executive Leadership Program in 2016.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the team at South Gippsland Shire Council as CEO. I am keen to work with both the team and the community to ensure the organisation is able to meet the needs of a growing community whilst protecting and enhancing our unique natural assets,” she

said.

“I look forward to leading the organisation and taking advantage of the opportunities presented by regional collaboration, strengthened customer focus, and community engagement and partnership.”

Ms Ellis will start at South Gippsland Shire Council on Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

She takes over from acting CEO Bryan Sword, who replaced Tim Tamlin after council decided not to reappoint him during the turmoil that gripped the council last year.

Mr Sword, who also applied for the CEO job, will now return to his role as council’s director of development services.

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New wind farm legal stoush blows up Brad Lester THE controversial Bald Hills Wind Farm at Tarwin Lower is embroiled in yet another legal case.

Neighbours last week began new proceedings in the Supreme Court at Morwell against the wind farm operators, Bald Hills Wind Farm Pty Ltd (BHWF), alleging nuisance noise and loss of property value. They are seeking a declaration from the court that the wind farm does not comply with its permit and an injunction restraining the company from continuing to operate the wind farm at current noise levels.

They said turbine noise and infrasound has cause them distress, aches, tinnitus, disturbed sleep and stress, rendering their properties “unhealthy and uncomfortable to live and work in”, and resulting in loss of property value.

A court writ stated BHWF did not assess compliance with the night noise rule of the wind farm’s permit from April 24, 2015 to March 23,

2019, and that night noise exceeded the limit for 10 per cent or more of the time.

“Unless restrained by the court, BHWF will continue operating the wind farm in the same or similar manner as it has been operating during the relevant period, and the nuisance will therefore continue,” the writ stated.

The neighbours taking part in the action are Don and Dorothy Fairbrother, Don and Sally Ann Jelbart, Andrew Kilsby, The Firs (Vic) Pty Ltd, Alex McDougall, Noel Uren and John Zakula.

Residents have also joined with South Gippsland Shire Council in a legal battle against the company, after the company commenced action against council in the Supreme Court. That action seeks to overturn the council’s determination that the wind farm produced nuisance noise.

“It is in the residents’ interest to uphold the lawfulness of the council’s decision finding a nuisance in their favour,” the residents’ solicitor Dominica Tannock of DST Legal said.

A judicial review proceeding is listed for trial SOURCE OF ANGST: While the Bald Hills Wind Farm may be producing renewable electricity, it continues to be the subject of legal action. in Melbourne on June 10-11.

Turbine permit ruling still up in the air Brad Lester THE Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning is still considering Bald Hills Wind Farm Pty Ltd’s (BHWF) application to amend the conditions of its permit in relation to noise limits at night.

The move has angered neighbours of the Tarwin Lower wind farm, according to their solicitor Dominica Tannock of DST Legal.

“My clients strenuously object to BHWF’s application seeking to change the permit conditions which are designed to protect them,” she said.

The application seeks two changes:

• Change condition 19 (c) (Noise) to clarify the requirements for noise limits at night by requiring compliance and assessment to be in accordance with the New Zealand Standard NZS6808:1998, Acoustics - Wind Farm Noise.

• Change condition 29 (Farm Tenement Dwelling Sites) to require compliance with noise, shadow flicker and blade glint limits at tenement properties only when dwellings are constructed at these sites.

Under 19 (c), the turbines must now operate within the greater of 40dbA or background noise level, plus 5dBA within 10m of a dwelling, as per the NZ Standard.

Condition 19 (c) stipulates that night compliance must be assessed separately, based on nightArtist impression.

time data.

A breach of this noise level for 10 per cent of the night – to protect neighbours’ ability to sleep – is considered to be a breach of the condition.

BHWF seeks to change this, believing a third party asserted the wind farm’s compliance should be based on the 10 per cent of the night rule alone.

In a letter to Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne, wind farm director James Arthur wrote “BHWF considers this interpretation to be untenable” as it would lead to an assessment that was incompatible with the overarching requirement to comply with the NZ Standard.

“BHWF is not aware of any similar conditions being applied in relation to any other wind farm projects in Victoria today,” Mr Arthur said.

As for condition 29, Mr Arthur said BHWF was not aware of any other wind farm in Victoria “with an equivalent permit requirement to comply with noise and shadow flicker limits at ‘tenement’ locations”.

Mr Arthur said the amendment would reduce “any unnecessary compliance burden at the wind farm until tenement properties become dwelling sites”.

Mr Arthur said the amendments “do not represent a material shift in BHWF’s compliance obligations and amenity outcomes”, and would result in a permit that was easy to manage and comply with.

BHWF directed The Star to a statement on its website.

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Daniel Renfrey AN estimated 17,000 people poured into Mirboo North’s Baromi Park on Sunday for the town’s annual Italian Festa.

Top quality Italian cuisine, entertainment and music turned the park into the busiest place in South Gippsland as attendees embraced Italian culture.

“The atmosphere was fantastic. There was such an amazing vibe and it was just a beautiful day,” Mirboo North Italian Festa committee member Rosie Romano said.

“I’m so proud of the team of us who put it together. It’s hard to believe that a group of girls from a very small town can achieve what we’ve achieved today.”

Entertainment followed an open-air mass service and procession of the statue of St Paul through the park.

It involved guest speakers, world-famous comedian Joe Avati, Mirboo North Primary School students, Ancient Roman soldiers, grape stomping, a spaghetti eating competition, tarantella dancing, cooking demonstrations and more.

“It all went so well. The mass service, the procession, all of the entertainment, it was brilliant,” Rosie said.

“Then you throw in all the beautiful food that people bring from all over, it’s amazing.”

The food was available through dozens of stalls lined up throughout the park and included pizza, pasta, paella, various meats, fruit, vegetables and desserts.

“Everyone really enjoyed the fantastic foods

(L-R) Salvina Gammaldi, Amity Olsen and Maria Condoluci of the Korumburra Italian Social Club enjoyed their time at the festa. on offer,” Rosie said.

“We even had a gnocchi stallholder from East Gippsland called Little Red Bucket and they were so happy that they were able to have a fantastic and successful day amidst the struggles over there.”

For Rosie and the committee, the day is really about family, socialising and embracing each other.

These are the Italian values which they continue to promote through their spectacular event.

“It’s not about money or recognition, it’s about family, valuing people and their skills, sharing the beauty of Italian culture with warmth, affection and togetherness,” Rosie said.

“To see it grow like this is mind-blowing and it’s very rewarding to see the community embrace this culture.”

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Show upholds a rural tradition Brooke is confidentt the show will continue to grow bigger ger and annd better with each year.

“It’s probably thee main maain event of the year here now, now,”” she said.

“We had one of the were a hit with children, while people of all ages biggest gate-takings in enjoyed the rides and entertainment.

“Providing something for everyone is really the last few years so we’ll be bigger and betrewarding,” Brooke said.

With thousands of people now attending attendi each ter again next year.” year, the Korumburra Show has become a staple event on the town’s social calendar. enjoy the day,” organiser Brooke Howard said.

Daniel Renfrey “There’s something for everyone, and it’s great to see the kids and families enjoying IT was all fun and games at Korumburthemselves.” ra’s annual show on Saturday, with 2000 Games from moving clowns, to pop the duck, people coming through the gates. basketball shooting and footy handball practice Games, rides and foods were available for attendees to enjoy, while entertainment such as monster trucks from South Coast Monster Trucks, horse riding contests and wood-chopping kept crowds amused.

“It was a great success and it was really rewarding to see the community come down and

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THE ongoing legal conflicts over Bald Hills Wind Farm only highlight the need for a review of the way wind farms are policed in the state of Victoria.

Neighbours of the wind farm at Tarwin Lower were in the Supreme Court last week in a bid to have Bald Hills Wind Farm Pty Ltd address their concerns about nuisance noise and loss of property value.

This latest case is in addition to Bald Hills Wind Farm Pty Ltd seeking to vary conditions of its planning permit to clarify night noise limits and compliance with noise, shadow flicker and blade glint limits at tenement properties.

The residents have sided with South Gippsland Shire Council in this matter, which is now before Victorian Planning Minister Richard Wynne.

Shire councils are now the authority responsible for ensuring wind farms operate within the conditions of their planning permits.

However the previous action taken by residents in response to what they say was inadequate noise testing by South Gippsland Shire Council showed how inappropriate this delegation of power is.

The State Government needs to establish a department – or at least an agency within an existing department – with the appropriate expertise and technology to monitor wind farms, and must also be given the power to enforce regulations.

The task is too great for councils given the specialised nature of wind farms and the already extensive breadth of responsibilities councils have.

With the proliferation of wind farms across Victoria, and more on the way such as at Gelliondale near Yarram, there would be ample work for this state department that would save residents and wind farm companies much angst – and legal bills.

SOUTH Gippsland Action Group (SGAG) is encouraging South Gippsland Shire Council to start talking to the community about future items for the Council Plan due to be updated later in the year.

We want to see new tourism infrastructure and growth in the shire to ensure employment, prosperity and a fairer rating system.

Council has already invested substantially in the rebuild of the Port Welshpool Long Jetty.

In addition council has spent hundreds of thousands of dollars on the adjacent caravan park.

Council has also had to support the Port Welshpool Maritime Museum, however the jetty work is only half the job.

This great jetty could be the Victorian equivalent of the Busselton Jetty in West Australia. That facility draws upwards of 500,000 visitors per annum.

People might say those sort of numbers are a dream but we already have that number visiting Wilsons Promontory.

This year we have seen the introduction of the wildlife sea tours from Tidal River.

A logical extension would be an underwater observatory at the Long Jetty.

This builds on the experiences available to visitors to the shire.

The cost of the Busselton Jetty Underwater Observatory in today’s values is probably around $8 million.

We have the advantage that much of the facility could be pre-fabricated at Barry Beach, floated around the point to the jetty and then sunk into position.

Ideally, the museum could be relocated to a new jetty entry facility similar to the Busselton Jetty Village.

We need shire residents to request senior staff and out-of-town administrators to stop planning a new admin building and library building in Leongatha, and to invest our rates in a facility that will make a return for our investment.

At present the staff and administrators have been busy over-turning many of the great ideas the previous councils had worked to develop on your behalf.

People, you need to get involved!

Lindsay Love, South Gippsland Action Group.

Defending wind farm stance IN reply to the letter by David Myers of Port Albert, in the edition January 21, 2020, these industrial sized wind energy facilities proposed by Synergy Wind at Gelliondale come with power lines, not underground, but above ground, joining to sub stations.

So there will be more unsightly structures for the area.

The bird slaughter is fact.

And, yes raptors are a protected species.

The Wedge Tailed Eagles are vulnerable to turbine collision.

The study Synergy Wind provided stated the ‘area supports very few raptors or waterbirds’.

We know this is untrue. The wedgies nest in

BUILD IT: There are renewed calls for an underwater observatory like that at Busselton Jetty, Western Australia, to be built at Port Welshpool’s Long Jetty.

the foothills and hunt in the area proposed for 200 metre high turbines, by Synergy Wind.

The White Bellied Sea Eagle is listed as a threatened species under the Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988 (there are only 25 breeding pairs in Corner Inlet and a total of 100 pairs in the of state of Victoria).

These birds nest along the coastline, but they also follow the river systems inland to nest, right through the ‘turbine territory’ ’proposed along the Jack and Albert rivers catchment.

A nesting pair was sited at Binginwarri and this has been recorded by Bird Australia.

Both eagles are meant to be protected by our state laws. We believe the state has failed in its duty by not insisting on an independent Environmental Effects Statement.

Instead the surveys undertaken by Synergy Wind were 10 fixed survey points, from February 21-25, 2015.

Each site was visited eight times for 15 minutes only between the times of 8.30am-5pm.

This does not sound as if full consideration was given to the full day and night of birds present, let alone migratory birds.

The Environment Protection Biodiversity Conservation Act of 1999 (Federal Government) was triggered and has set down conditions to protect the Orange Bellied Parrot, the White Throated Needletail and the Swift Parrot.

To protect the Orange Bellied Parrot no turbine shall be within one kilometre of the protected salt marsh in the Ramsar-listed wetlands.

The Swift Parrot and the White Throated Needletail must be actively monitored during the winter season, for a five kilometre radius from

turbines.

If the Swift Parrot or White Throated Needletail has been sighted, this may mean even shutting down the turbines.

We wish we could believe that this will occur and that it will protect our birds.

But we are not so sure.

The DELWP (Department Environment Land Water and Planning) is also unsure.

They recognise this government’s commitment to increase the renewable energy target will trigger the need for review of present practices of data collection.

The data collected from 15 Victorian wind energy facilities from 2003 and 2018 showed a total of 1011 birds and bats were found dead.

However, the report found that data collected by the Victorian wind energy facilities has not been collected rigorously enough to enable confident estimates of total collision mortalities at most wind farms.

DELWP is currently reviewing the regulations: https://www.planning.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/ pdf_file/0028/435259/Improving-the-regulationof-wind-farms-impacts-on-birds-and-bats.pdf As we live in a democracy and as our right to do so, we will apply to VCAT for a hearing.

We are part of a large group of the community that has and will be impacted by this project.

I shall continue to wear my t-shirt with the slogan of ‘Stop Bird Slaughter’, with the aim of getting the message out there.

In fact, I have had many positive comments regarding my t-shirt from the community.

Maree Avery and Kevin Opray, Hedley.

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Cr Brett Tessari

THIS week we appointed our new chief tween neighbouring communities.

GOT any plans this weekend? Why not acclaimed author, Don Watson.

The inaugural competition was open to people It is wonderful having the opportunity to listen take the opportunity to explore Bass executive officer, Kerryn Ellis. living, working or studying in Gippsland, and atAfter a rigorous recruitment process we se- in on these important community conversations Coast? lected Kerryn from a field of 46 high-quality applicants.

Kerryn has a wealth of experience in local government and will come from her position as director of corporate services at Victoria’s Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC). We are looking forward to working with Kerryn when she begins her five year term on March 10.

I would like to thank Bryan Sword for his role as acting chief executive officer.

He has led the organisation well during a turbulent time. We are grateful to have had his expertise and support as we settled in as administrators.

Also this week I was thankful to attend the Western District meeting at Bena where the attendees were pleased to share information be-

and seeing towns work together in order to reach their goals.

Festival season is now in full swing with a number of community events coming up this over the next few months.

With the Mirboo North Italian Festa over the weekend, Meeniyan Garlic Festival coming up on Saturday, February 15, alongside multiple shows and other community events before the Fish Creek Tea Cosy Festival in May, we certainly have a lot to look forward to as a community.

I would like to wish all the festivals and shows fun-filled days and success and again thank those who volunteer and make these events so prosperous.

Holidaying in our own backyard is something we may not consider, but we have amazing things to see and do.

When was the last time you went to the Penguin Parade or Churchill Island? Have you explored the Waterline area or visited the State Coal Mine in Wonthaggi lately? What about fossicking for fossils at Inverloch?

Our natural drawcards are enough to keep you busy for a weekend, but there are many incredible local eateries, wineries and fun attractions to visit as well.

Another great idea is to take a trip to an area in Victoria that has been impacted by bushfires.

The Bass Coast Prize for Non-Fiction was awarded on Sunday and it was a pleasure to attend and hear from guest speaker, Gippsland born

tracted more than 40 incredible entries.

The judges whittled down the entries into a shortlist of seven finalists for the prize: Karen Bateman, Malcolm Brodie, Julie Constable, Linda Cuttriss, Susan Davies, Christine Grayden and Julie Maclean.

There is still time to provide feedback on the development of the Bass Coast Living Young Plan 2020-24, which aims to guide priorities for children, youth and families over the next four years.

All you need to do is fill out our survey, either at our customer service centres, or online at www. basscoast.vic.gov.au/livingyoung.

We are also seeking feedback on two new proposed off-leash beach areas for dogs: at Rhyll and at Cowes East. Visit www.basscoast.vic.gov.au/ pioffleash to complete the survey.

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United Petroleum wants to build a second service station in Inverloch, but Council said no.

This means Council is robbing the community of: • Lower fuel prices - up to 10¢ a litre cheaper • New local jobs • New community facilities United Petroleum’s service station will provide discounted fuel and food choices. Boats, caravans and large vehicles will be able to easily park and refuel.

Tell Council to say yes to a second service station for Inverloch. Call 1300 226 278 or email basscoast@basscoast.vic.gov.au.

Authorised by David Szymczak, United Petroleum, 600 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn Vic Australia 3122.

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Council is partnering with Non Profit Training to offer free workshops for local community groups. Visit www.wellington.vic.gov.au/collaborations for more.

Placemaking in Your Community Sunday 23 February 2020, 10am - 2pm at the Port of Sale (Wellington Room).

Crowdfunding for Your Community Wednesday 26 February, 6pm - 8.45pm at the Bond Street Event Centre, Sale.

Building Community with Social Media Wednesday 25 March, 6pm - 8.45pm at the Port of Sale (Carang Carang Room).

General Council Notices Starting your business workshop Prepare to get your bright idea off the ground, step by step, at this essential planning workshop!

Take the guesswork out of your next steps and get ready and fully prepared to get your business off to the right start.

This workshop includes a free follow-up one-on-one mentoring session with an experienced small business mentor who will tailor advice and information for your individual circumstances.

Get ready to take your business from idea to reality and onwards to success at this essential workshop, one of many that have helped businesses in Victoria get started for more than 10 years!

When: Wednesday 26 February, 5.15pm Where: Port of Sale, 70 Foster Street, Sale Tickets: $30 each. Registration is available online at http://www.bit.ly/2EpRaq3

Draft Enviro Strategy Seeks Feedback Council's new Draft Environmental Sustainability Strategy and Action Plan is available for download and feedback.

The Enviro Strategy sets out how we'll improve the sustainability of Council operations and services from now, until 2024.

We're building on the work we've done so far and the draft strategy sets out a new vision and long-term goals for Council and the community.

You can provide your feedback online before Friday 28 February, 2020. Visit www.wellington.vic.gov.au/ envirostrategy to find out more.

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New beginnings at St Mary’s NEWS IN YARRAM’S St Mary’s Primary School has welcomed 10 new foundation (Prep) students and a new principal to the school community.

Principal Joel Brayshaw said he was pleased to see the school become a hive of activity again after the summer break.

“As a first year principal I’m excited to be part of this vibrant community. I hope to positively influence the lives of all students by meeting their individual needs while also preparing them for the future,” he said.

“My main focus as principal will be to build on the great things already happening at the school, with a specific focus on developing expert teacher practice. This will help our students achieve an accelerated rate of progress.”

Maria Kirkwood, director of Catholic Education in the Diocese of Sale, said Mr Brayshaw’s experience as an educational leader would benefit the school.

“I am confident he will continue to guide students to achieve their best while drawing on the life-giving traditions and spirituality of the Catholic faith,” she said.

Over the first few weeks, students in Foundation will familiarise themselves with the school’s routine and expectations and will spend time with EXCITING TIME: St Mary’s Primary School welcomed 10 new Preps and new principal their Grade 6 buddies.

Joel Brayshaw on the first day of the new school year.

Creative start to school WOODSIDE Primary School is looking forward to a busy first term, with six new Preps joining the Woodside Primary community.

“We have maintained our experienced staff from last year and have some exciting plans for the year ahead,” principal Daniel Phelps said.

The first event happening at the school will be an incursion from the Royal Flying Doctors Service on March 17.

The school plans to continue its innovative film and digital content production program that has seen their fortnightly newsletter replaced with a YouTube video.

The school hopes to produce a film later in the year.

Students will also use a laser engraver and cutLOTS OF PREPS: Woodside Primary School welcomed six new Preps this year. Back (Lter to design and make items.

The students sold some wares at the Woodside R), Kaemon Green, Harrison Jeffs, Noah O’Sullivan and Tex Thyssen, and front (L-R) Lana Beach twilight market at the end of last year.

Thyssen and Winter Elliott enjoy their first day.

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BRIEF Council seeks fairer V/Line bus service WELLINGTON Shire Council will call on the State Government to review the current process for students travelling in large groups on V/Line coach services.

Mayor Cr Alan Hall will write to Minister for Public Transport Melissa Horne.

Cr Garry Stephens put forward the motion at last week’s council meeting after discussions with Yarram Secondary College leaders.

“It became obvious after this discussion that remote rural schools were disadvantaged by the current system,” he said.

Mr Stephens wants the minister to review the current process so that groups of more than 30 students and teachers, using the existing prepaid Travel Authority System, can be allocated a dedicated bus, allowing them to travel as one group.

Currently, V/Line will not let groups onto normal V/Line bus services even though they have to use a pre-booking service.

“If V/Line would provide a special bus for large school groups it would save these remote schools a large amount of money and give rural students the same access to public transport as schools with direct access to train travel,” Mr Stephens said.

“This is an important matter for any school wishing to transport groups of students,” he said.

Countdown to elections WITH the 2020 council election set down for October, Wellington Shire Council has adopted a caretaker policy.

The policy outlines the conduct of council during the caretaker period and ensures general elections are conducted in an ethical, fair and equitable manner.

The policy will also facilitate the continuation of the ordinary business of local government throughout the caretaker period in a responsible and transparent manner, in accordance with statutory requirements and established caretaker conventions.

It also ensures public resources, including staff resources, are not used in election campaigning or in a way that may improperly influence the result of an election, or improperly advantage existing councillors as candidates in the election.

ONE hundred and twenty guests from all corners of the globe descended on Yarram on January 18, to celebrate with Tessa Bell and Jeromy Jones on their wedding day.

Tessa, who is the youngest child of Linda and the late Keith Bell of Yarram and Jeromy, the son of Kay and Jon Llewellyn Jones, were married in a 4pm ceremony in the mezzanine at Yarram’s iconic Regent Theatre.

Tessa ascended the stairs at the Regent wearing and ivory coloured Zimmermann cocktail dress and a special piece of jewellery, gifted to her by her late father.

She was given away by her mum, Linda and brother, Thom.

Her bridesmaids, sisters Lucy Bell and Amy Easton, and sister-in-law Lucy Ainge, wore silk draped porcelain pink cocktail dresses.

Waiting at top of the stairs was her groom.

He wore a navy blue three piece suit and bow tie, while his best man, twin brother Tim and groomsmen, brother David and friend Richie Crighton wore navy blue suits and bow ties.

Following the ceremony, the bridal party and guests wandered down stairs to enjoy pre-dinner drinks and appetizers of an amazing platter before heading to the Bell family home in Duke Street for the reception.

Tessa and Jeromy were blessed to have the support of their family and friends, who assisted them in making their wedding day so special.

Tessa and Jermoy honeymooned on Philip Island before returning to their home in Richmond where Jermoy is a business analyst and Tessa MEMORABLE OCCASION: Tessa Bell and Jeromy Jones wed at Yarram’s Regent Theatre. Photo by Paige Gotts. teaches at a primary school in East Brighton.

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Philip Beggs is a passionate songwriter. John Rees is best known for his bass playing in iconic Aussie rock band Men at Work. In B2D he gets to play another of his loves: the violin/fiddle.

Diana Rees is a classically trained concert pianist with a love for the contemporary. Terry Lay has been singing and performing for 30 years, but is probably more recently known for his portrayals in musical theatre.

His lead and backing vocals style perfectly complements the band’s acoustic expression.

With a mix of poignant and lively covers and original songs, the band’s rich harmonies have been loved by fans throughout Gippsland and Melbourne for more than 10 years.

This year sees the debut at the Festival of Thursday’s Children, a choir singing a range of music from around the globe. Formed in 1993, the group is headed by acclaimed choral leader Therese Virtue, and has around a dozen regular singers.

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Local a cappella groups Acoustic Kitchen and Jazz Band have been performing around Gippsland for a few years now and have even ventured further afield.

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Acoustic Kitchen was a standout act at the 2019 Festival of Voices in Hobart, appearing on TV and radio. The Meeniyan Tavern Nights fixture has attracted a loyal following.

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Festival offers something for everyone THE Meeniyan Garlic Festival is not just a day for adults.

The organisers have spent many an hour carefully working on a plan to stop that dreaded kiddie question, “When are we going home?”

Knowing children’s entertainment is covered is one of the reasons families keeping coming back in droves.

New this year is the giant slide which, at 10 metres high and 30 metres long, is bound to be a magnet for thrill-seeking kids and adults alike.

Old favourites, bubble soccer and billy cart racing are back, as is the vegetable sculpture competition and story time.

There’s also the wonderful Corie Blackley performing his family show. Incorporating games, prizes, music, magic, balloon animals and glitter tattoos, it’s a favourite for kids of all ages.

Add to that a treasure hunt and a wide variety of musical acts throughout the day.

With so much on offer for kids, parents can take all the time they need to experience everything the rest of the festival has to offer.

READY TO RACE: Dads and kids hit the track in the billy cart race at a previous garlic festival.

Meeniyan: a garlic lover’s paradise quality, award winning Gippsland wines. website: THE Meeniyan Garlic Festival this Sat- and snags will also be on the menu.

While food for the stomach will be in abunThree top chefs - Alejandro Saravia, Trevor www.meeniyangarlicfestival.com.au/garlicurday is about many things.

Wrap it up in a line and you’d say, fun, food and entertainment.

But at its core, the festival will always remain a celebration of that most wonderful of God’s creations: garlic.

The festival will have more than two tonnes of the stuff, with more than 30 varieties at hand.

Heard of these? Monaro Purple, Italian White, Italian Red, White Crookneck, Rojo de Castro, Spanish Roja, Giant Russian, Rocambole, Mystic Pink, California Early, Shantung Purple, Killarney Red, Dunganski, Deerfield, Navoi, Violette d’Agen, Mariposa de la Tierra, Wilde Ruby, Wilde Pearl, Lokalen, Wilde Silver, Wilde Oriental, Dynamite, Rojo del Pais Baza, Ail de Pays du Gers, Polvora, Purple Stripe, Oriental Purple, Tasmanian Purple, Rose du Var (hardneck), Phillips Red, Monaro Red, Printanor and Australian White will all be available.

Sixteen specialist growers will have their products for sale.

Aside from the raw product, a number of garlic flavoured foods will be available to the adventurous gastronome, including garlic salts, black garlic, smoked garlic, garlic butters, garlic bread, garlic beer, garlic gin, garlic honey and garlic fries.

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Ryans build a great business RYAN’S Transport and Ryan’s Bricks council to take one of the blocks,” Melanie said.

That was about 38 years ago, Melanie predicthave been fixtures in the Leongatha Ined. The business quickly expanded. dustrial Estate since those very early “It was pretty empty here in the industrial esdays. tate in those early days, but it’s certainly grown

“We were one of the first businesses in the es- over the years. We’re fortunate enough here to be tate. We were operating out of Ritchie Street in on flat land,” she said.

Leongatha and the neighbours weren’t very happy “That’s probably the challenge for the future, with trucks starting at three o’clock in the morn- for both business and residential: finding more ing in a residential area,” Melanie Ryan reflected. land in Leongatha that is Melanie, who loves flat. That’s why it’s gone being part of the third genso quickly down by the eration business, wouldn’t secondary school. It’s the want to be anywhere else. first time some nice flat Ryan’s had its beginland has been released ...it’s certainly grown in Leongatha for a long nings in Port Welshpool, with one truck carting fish time. over the years.” to suppliers. A brickyard “You look how quickly - Melanie Ryan, describing was set up as a sideline it’s filling. We’re deliverbusiness, but it quickly the industrial estate ing bricks in there almost took off. every day. It’s just gone Today, the company is bang.” building on success, one brick and one delivery Melanie believes the real value of the inat a time. dustrial estate is “providing an opportunity for “When my dad, Dennis, opened the business businesses, like transport companies, to operate here it was after considerable encouragement by without having to compete in your normal retail

Ryan’s Transport’s Adam Gaspero gets ready to make the company’s next delivery. environment”.

“For us, access is really important. To have a non retail space works well and to be in a place where businesses can operate all hours, away from residents, is essential for everyone,” she said.

“Having free rein to operate in an industrial environment is what makes it easier for us.”

Friendly as they are, you probably don’t want the Ryan’s crew next door. They are early risers, sometimes arriving at work at 2am. Melanie said

it was all part of being a trucking business.

Abundant space is also something that serves the business well, though Melanie said they could always use a little more. It’s a point made by more than a few business owners: with big plans for residential expansion, a plan for industrial expansion must be made.

“We’re a little bit landlocked at the moment,” Melanie said.

A new kid on the block THE Leongatha milk factory has been around for a long time, helping to establish the town as a central part of the dairy industry.

Once Murray Goulburn’s, it has now fallen into Canadian hands.

Saputo, however, had its beginnings in Italy.

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Browns’ is a story of success BROWNS Stockfeed has been supplying quality stockfeed to Gippsland farmers for more than 30 years.

Operating from their base in the Leongatha Industrial Estate, brothers Cameron and Chris Brown took over the running of the family business in 2003.

Browns’ prompt, reliable service, quality stockfeed and competitive pricing has seen rapid expansion of the business.

With a commitment to continually improve their products and services, the business undertook extensive mill upgrades in 2011 and 2014, along with implementing a state of the art NIR testing facility in 2012 for all feed and fodder.

It’s a move that has driven a reputation that has travelled well beyond South Gippsland.

As Browns continued to grow, 2014 saw the opening of Brown Stockfeed Rural Merchandise store and relocation of the administration offices and staff to a new site on Yarragon Road, just around the corner from the bulk feed division and mill.

The year 2016 was another big one for the business with the purchase of a second mill in Tinamba West.

The addition of the new mill enables Browns Stockfeed to continue to cater for their growing client base.

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The estate is home to a diversity of businesses, from manufacturing, stockfeeds, panel-beaters and South Gippsland Shire Council’s works depot, to light industry and mechanics. There’s an even a dance studio - Lisa Pellin Dancers - and community groups such as the State Emergency Service and Leongatha Lyric Theatre.

Forecasts had predicted an extra 1200 people to Leongatha by 2031, but with the push on to open up more residential land that figure is likely to go much higher.

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Battery vehicles that run strictly on electricity and don't have a combustion engine. They don't produce emissions and the battery capacity determines the driving range.

While charging infrastructure and the upfront cost of purchasing an electric vehicle are still proving to be a purchase barrier in Australia, there are benefits prospective buyers can't ignore.

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Latest Patrol lives up to its rock solid reputation

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HE E new 2020 Nissan Ni Patrol P l hhas been refreshed with a stylish new look and a range of safety technologies added as standard equipment.

It’s on sale at Edney’s Leongatha now.

The iconic Nissan Patrol has been a legend of the Nissan range for almost 70 years and after The Star’s test drive, is easy to see why, as the driver soon forgets they are driving a large vehicle.

The seats and dashboard are designed with comfort in mind, visibility is expansive thanks to the wide windscreen and sloping bonnet, and the Patrol is smooth to drive.

Nissan Patrol has been redesigned, has better ride comfort, a revised colour palette and includes a range of safety technologies. One is Nissan Intelligent Driving, which looks out for the driver, helping take actions to avoid trouble.

Extensive front and rear alterations to the Nissan Patrol Ti and the Patrol Ti-L have created a sleeker look, complementing its size. The Nissan Patrol Ti has a unique sporty front end, while the Patrol Ti-L front bumper showcases a more premium look.

The front and rear LED lamps are improved, with 52 LEDs in the front headlight – plus the LED fog lamps - and 44 LEDs in the rear.

The rear of the Patrol has also undergone a refresh that seamlessly integrates new boomerangshaped LED tail-lights and a larger chrome nameplate, resulting in improved night time visibility and a stronger road presence.

Like the front, the rear bumper is upright and angular, elevating the refinement of the vehicle’s overall design.

Both grades now include the following updated safety technologiesfs: Intelligent Emergency Braking, Intelligent Forward Collision Warning

SLEEK DESIGN: The 2020 Nissan Patrol will appeal to Patrol loyalists and new fans alike. and Rear Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

While While the following are standard on the Patrol Ti-L, Ti-L, the Patrol Ti now includes: Intelligent Cruise see Control, Con ontr trol ol Lane Lane Departure Dep epar artu ture re Warning, War arni ning ng IntelliInte In teell llii gent Lane Intervention, Blind Spot Warning and Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention.

While the Patrol Ti now has an auto anti-dazzle rear view mirror, the Ti-L continues to have the Intelligent Rear View Monitor. This enables the driver to see traffic conditions behind the car through the clear video imagery, and use the rear view mirror. A suspension retuning with improved dampers gives better on-road ride comfort.

All grades come with a powerful 5.6 litre V8 petrol engine with 298kW of power and 560Nm of torque, and a seven-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and Adaptive Shift Control.

Plus there is remote keyless entry, push button start, tri-zone climate air conditioning, cruise control, sat nav with 3D mapping, an eight-inch colour touch screen display and heated door mirrors.

The vehicle is covered by Nissan’s five year/ unlimited kilometre warranty.

BELOW: The cabin is designed with a perfect balance of aesthetics and practicality.

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TOURISM ATTRACTION: Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien tabled a petition in State Parliament seeking funding for a viewing platform at Agnes Falls.

Petition seeks support for Agnes Falls PRESSURE is mounting for the State Government to provide funding for a cantilevered viewing platform at Agnes Falls, with a petition containing more than 1000 signatures tabled in State Parliament by Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien.

He said the community had identified the Agnes Falls development as a priority project to boost the South Gippsland visitor economy.

“Agnes Falls is a hidden gem in South Gippsland and the proposed cantilevered viewing platform out into the gorge would create a spectacular tourist destination for our region,” he said.

“The proposed platform would provide a much better view of the spectacular falls and also provide a mini ‘thrill’ as visitors hover way above the gorge below.”

Mr O’Brien said 1036 people had signed the formal parliamentary petition now tabled and several hundred more had supported the project online.

“Design plans and engineering specifications for the project have been completed,” he said.

Mr O’Brien secured $200,000 as an election commitment towards the project in 2018.

“We have seen tens of millions of dollars spent on Phillip Island and the Penguin Parade, but we need to provide more to keep tourists in the region for longer and encourage them into other parts of South Gippsland,” he said.

“This is an important project for our region and I call on the State Government to provide this small amount of funding.”

Milpara Community House news MANY term classes start again this week. If you missed enrolling do not worry, do it now.

Many of our classes are able to take ongoing enrolments because our courses evolve with the students attending; we find this means we can best meet the student’s needs.

While ‘cookie cutter’ courses really suit some people, at Milpara we find tailoring the course along the way works really well. With this in mind if you are interested in English and/ or Maths, English as a Second Language (Speak English and Learn English), The Art of Story Writing or any of our computer classes give us a call.

The lovely Korumburra Craft Group will be meeting at Milpara on Thursday, February 13.

Bring along your craft and lunch and enjoy a day with good company.

If you cringe at taking a cut lunch, let us remind you that we have a fridge, urn and microwave so you do not have to stick with sandwiches.

Belinda is currently looking at setting dates for Introduction to Computers and Computers the Next Step.

We have numbers to run and may still have some places available.

We are also interested in people expressing their interest in the following pre-accredited courses: Kick-start your career in digital marketing, Women’s Financial Wellbeing, Workplace Computer Skills and Foundations for Future (Looking for work).

For more information, please call Milpara on 56552524, or pop in and visit us at 21 Shellcot Road, Korumburra.

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Kenyan kids cherish Cassie ing ing countries,” t i ” she h said. id “As well as teachers and educators, they also also recruit nurses, dentists, animal and environment ronment conservationists and more.”

Her advice to anyone considering volunteering: unteering: “It’s a mission that will change your your life for the better. Be strong, passionate, confident and immerse your“There were nights I’d go to bed and cry be- sionate, self in the culture as much as cause I couldn’t stop thinking about the children self you can.” and the sad situations in which they live,” she you said.

“There were children who had nowhere to sleep and were malnourished, ill and starving.”

One 12-year-old girl Ms Sheen encountered had just begun her first year of school after being rescued from forced child arranged marriage.

While she could have easily been overwhelmed by the number of children in need, Ms Sheen refused to give up hope – instead, she took it as an opportunity to step up and make a difference where she could.

For the first three weeks of her journey, which was undertaken as part of Projects Abroad, Cassie worked at Vision Star School teaching kindergarten and Grade 1 level students English, maths, physical education and environmental studies.

“Vision Star had 75 students altogether, spread across their five class levels, and students’ parents or caregivers were asked to pay a term fee of 1000KSH which is equal to about $10 Australian,” Cassie said.

“That includes classes and lunch for the whole term.

“It’s crazy to think that it can cost just this amount of money to send one child to school for a whole term when we would think nothing of go- IMPROVING LIVES: Cassie Sheen met with her sponsored child, Jennifer, during her ing to Kmart for a new pair of jeans, or a fast-food recent mission to help disadvantaged youth in Kenya. treat.

“We take so much for granted in Australia.”

Afterwards, Cassie worked with a small team of volunteers running a holiday feeding program at another school: Queen Star.

“Queen Star was a touching school for the most vulnerable and needy children of the area.

Many of the children and their parents were HIV positive,” Cassie said.

“For most of the children, their cup of porridge and beans or rice for lunch would be the only meal they would have all day.

“The teachers of this school were qualified, but as funds lacked, they were not paid a cent for their long days of work. Instead, they are driven by love and care for the children, who, without them, would not receive an education and possibly go without food.”

Additionally, Cassie helped purchase and distribute 115 toothbrushes and toothpaste between the two schools, assisted with the planting of 70 trees at Queen Star and the building of a new, safer kitchen at Vision Star.

Now she hopes to volunteer again in Borneo.

“I highly recommend going through Projects Students in Kenya assisted Mirboo North’s Cassie Sheen in planting 70 new trees on their Abroad for volunteering experiences in develop- school grounds.

POOR conditions diti and d confronting f ti sights i ht didn’t deter Mirboo North educator, Cassie Sheen, who recently completed a five-week mission to improve early childhood development in Nanyuki, Kenya.

Rush is on to rescue beach WORK is now underway to build a sandbag wall at Inverloch’s surf beach to protect the town’s surf lifesaving club from erosion.

Construction is expected to take approximately three weeks, subject to favourable weather and tides.

A sandbag wall will be built in front of the surf club to help protect it from further erosion, which is at greater risk of occurring during the peak storm season, usually during winter.

“The sandbag wall will stop further erosion by deflecting wave energy. This particular sandbag wall will specifically protect the beach in front of the surf lifesaving club,” a spokesperson for the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning said.

The sand is being brought to the site from further up the beach and bags will be filled on-site.

Works will be happening Monday to Friday, and the beach will remain open to the public during the works.

“The contractor will use appropriate safety measures such as signage whilst the works are underway,” the spokesperson said.

ABOVE, RIGHT: A contractor deposits sand in front of the Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club last week, as construction of a sand wall gets underway.

RIGHT: Jessica Roberts and her children Will (L) and Eddy Milbourne, of Thursday Island, enjoyed the Inverloch surf beach recently, while visiting Jessica’s parents David and Kathy Roberts of Inverloch.

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THE VIBE Gilliland paints with passion PETER Gilliland is paying tribute to the grand wildlife of Australia through his art.

He grew up in Won Wron and his art is well known in the local area after he enjoyed success at the Yarram Rotary Club’s annual art show.

Peter taught himself to paint and this Friday, February 14, he will open his exhibition at the Brunswick Street Gallery in Fitzroy.

His exhibition is titled The Spent Series.

It is a series of unique oil paintings, including dark and dramatic scenes, based on the connection between humans and hunted animals, emphasising ‘spent’ shotgun cartridges.

He creates emotionally fuelled scenes, aiming to draw the viewer’s compassion and sympathy for those animals affected.

The series also touches on climate change.

“Compassion is needed for the good of the planet and its continuous decline in species and their habitats,” Peter said.

One of the three paintings in Peter Gilliland’s Spent Series collecHis exhibition will run until March 1 and he do- WILDLIFE INSIGHT: Former Won Wron resident, Peter Gilliland, tion. These works are for sale to help organisations support injured nate proceeds from three of his paintings to bush- will hold an exhibition of his works at Brunswick Street Gallery in fire organisations supporting injured wildlife. wildlife after recent bushfires.

Fitzroy from February 14.

MUSICAL TALENT: Hear Joshua Hooke play classical piano at the Wonthaggi Baptist Church for bushfire relief.

INTERNATIONAL REPUTATION: Acclaimed American virtuoso pianist Elyane Laussade will perform at Meeniyan in honour of Beethoven.

Meeniyan concert to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday MEENIYAN’S growing reputation as a location in regional Victoria for special music events is soon to be enhanced with a concert to celebrate the birth of one of the greatest classical music composers of all time.

Ludwig van Beethoven was born in Germany 250 years ago and during 2020, Meeniyan, together with London, New York, Paris and Berlin and many other musical centres throughout the world, are celebrating the master composer’s birthday with special music events to mark the occasion.

Whilst the standing and popularity of most classical composers tends to wax and wane over successive generations, Beethoven’s towering stature was recognised during his lifetime and has endured ever since.

At Meeniyan, a concert is to be held at the hall at 7.30pm, Saturday, March 28 and the organisers have been fortunate in being able to retain internationally acclaimed American virtuoso pianist Elyane Laussade.

She is to play a number of Beethoven’s piano sonatas and other popular musical selections on a concert grand piano.

Elyane, who is a graduate of the world-famous Juilliard School, New York, has an engaging personality and as part of her presentation will give historical background commentary on each of the items on the program.

Elyane has been described by The New York Times as a “pianist with dazzling power and an impeccable sense of style”.

Elyane recently visited Meeniyan to acquaint herself with the town and venue, and was enthusiastic about the hall’s ambience and acoustics.

The concert has been organised with the sup-

port of the Rotary Club of Leongatha and Meeniyan Festival & Events Inc., and introducing Elyane on the evening will be well known music teacher Carmel Slater.

Any surplus proceeds from ticket sales will be applied through Rotary to those impacted by drought and bushfire in rural Australia, including wildlife rehabilitation.

Tickets for the event can be obtained through trybooking.com under the title of ‘Beethoven comes to Meeniyan’ or by the date, Saturday, March 28.

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ON THE LAND Dairying life inspires teen’s rural passion Brad Lester A YANAKIE woman knows how lucky she has been to grow up on a dairy farm.

Courtney Zuidema, a member of a South Gippsland dairying dynasty, credits her farming upbringing with helping her to secure a tertiary scholarship to pursue university studies.

She will now pursue a teaching degree and wants to return to a dairying community like South Gippsland to help inspire other young people to make the most of opportunities in the country – whether they are on-farm or off.

Courtney was recently presented with a Niel Black scholarship by the Gardiner Dairy Foundation to help her undertake a Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Health and Physical Education at Monash University, Peninsula campus.

She plans to teach in a dairy community where she hopes to provide inspiration and motivation to young people.

Courtney is the daughter of Ashley and Deidre Zuidema who milk 160 Friesian cows at Yanakie, on a farm established by Ashley’s parents Charlie and Henny Zuidema, now of Meeniyan.

She’s a country girl, relishing the chance to milk cows, feed calves, help with herd testing, and drive a tractor during hay and silage season.

It’s an experience not lost on her siblings – Brooke and Amber – who also help on the farm, when their studies allow. Brooke is an archaeology student in Canberra and Amber is entering Year 11 at Foster Secondary College.

“I just love being out with the calves and I find it really relaxing milking the cows and being in open spaces,” Courtney said.

“One of my earliest memories as a kid was being out on the motorbike with Dad early in the morning, checking the cows.”

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RURAL UPBRINGING: Courtney Zuidema has relished growing up on her family’s dairy farm at Yanakie, against views of Wilsons Promontory.

The experience of working alongside her family taught her the value of hard work and resilience, given the challenges dairying presents.

“Farming helps strengthen our family when we work together and go through all the hardship that the dairy industry experienced, together,” Courtney said.

The former Foster Secondary College student wants to help change the way people look at the dairying industry.

“There is a stigma of the industry, that it is cruel to animals and through my position I want to help people realise how wonderful dairying is,” she said.

“I will be talking to people about my experience and showing them how good farmers are to animals and how they care for the environment.”

Having seen the benefits of a country childhood, Courtney is enthusiastic about helping other rural teenagers make the most of life.

She plans to return to a dairying community such as South Gippsland and teach senior students.

“Rural schools are desperate for teachers and I would like to come back to a small rural school,”

Courtney said.

“I want to give back and help students realise their dreams.”

Away from the farm, Courtney has helped raise funds for the Yanakie CFA for the past 10 years and for the Royal Children’s Hospital Good Friday Appeal by dressing up as Captain Koala.

She’s also taught dance for the last three years at Susan Green’s School of Dance, and is a keen tennis, badminton and netball player.

“I was a rural youth ambassador in 2018 which involved meeting with other rural students to discuss how rural education can be improved,” she said.

The scholarships were awarded to students from major Victorian dairy regions who are commencing their first year of tertiary study in 2020.

These students have demonstrated academic achievement, a commitment to further study and community involvement.

The scholarships are named in recognition of the significant contribution to the dairy industry made by Niel Black and others.

Each scholarship recipient will receive $10,000 annually for up to three years to contrib-

ute towards costs associated with their studies.

“Rural students face high costs associated with living away from home to undertake higher education and training,” the Gardiner Dairy Foundation’s Dr Clive Noble said.

“These scholarships help them to overcome some of the barriers to obtaining a tertiary education, such as travel and accommodation.”

Tertiary scholarships are awarded to students who are undertaking studies that have the potential to benefit the Victorian dairy industry or dairy communities.

The program encourages students to return to Victoria’s dairy regions on graduating, or after gaining further work experience, to ensure a diverse range of essential skills within these regions.

Applications for 2021 Tertiary Scholarships will open in August 2020.

For more information go to: gardinerfoundation.com.au/people-community/#tert or email Richard Meredith: richard.meredith@gardinerfoundation.com.au

• Prime Market Report

Higher prices reward quality calves 230c to 270c with the crossbred portion making from 252c and 300c/kg. Most light and medium weight cows made from 185c to 240c/kg. Heavy weight cows sold from 220c to 268c/kg. Better shaped heavy bulls made from 263c to 296c/kg.

There was a full field of buyers present and opThe next sale draw - February 12 and 13: 1. erating in a dearer market in places. Quality was SEJ, 2. Alex Scott & Staff, 3. Phelan & Hendermixed with most weights and grades represented. son & Co., 4. Elders and 5. Landmark There was a larger selection of young cattle Wednesday, February 5 with some very good quality calves selling at BULLOCKS higher prices following the lift in quality.

706.4 321.6 2,271.67 Grown steers and bullocks improved up to 10c/ 11 Terl Family Trust kg for the well finished lots. Manufacturing steers 6 Coulson JC & ME Shady Creek 765.0 320.0 2,448.00 Delburn 790.0 320.0 2,528.00 sold firm to slightly dearer. Heavy beef cows lift- 2 Buckley T 14 Butcher T & L2 Allambee East 632.9 318.0 2,012.49 ed 5c while dairy cows sold closer to firm. Heavy bulls gained 16c/kg. Vealers sold from 260c to 9 Edwards R & J Fish Creek 646.7 318.0 2,056.40 Cobains 718.2 336c/kg. Yearling trade steers made from 296c to 14 Mackay BJ & GM 2,281.05 308c/kg. Yearling heifers to the trade sold from 317.6 STEERS 267c to 317c/kg.

Grown steers made from 287c to 315c/kg. 2 Mangiafico A & KJ Dumbalk Nth 442.5 336.6 1,489.46 Bullocks sold from 289c to 321c/kg. Heavy heif- 3 Hazelton N & J Mirboo Nth 318.3 312.6 995.11 Korumburra 400.0 309.6 1,238.40 ers showing good finish made from 262c to 288c/ 1 Perks 2 1 Clark RA & SJ Hallston 470.0 308.0 1,447.60 kg.

Heavy Friesian manufacturing steers sold from 2 Harley WT & NL Kardella South 327.5 307.6

THERE were approximately 1,300 export and 500 young cattle penned representing an increase of 200 head weekon-week.

1,007.39 6 Howson, W & J Almurta 538.3 307.6 HEIFERS 2 Hales JK & DL2 Narracan 355.0 330.0 1 Spehar Z & M Yinnar 465.0 317.6 1 Cummaudo Gt Mirboo Nth 385.0 303.6 2 Fairbrother S Boolarra 395.0 300.0 2 Tuckett GL & ML Leongatha 335.0 299.6 1 Cooper G & K Woodleigh Vale 400.0 297.6 COWS 2 Nicoll A & J Fish Creek 762.5 268.6 2 Van Heerwaarden P Bena 685.0 268.6 6 Hancock TR & PA Wonthaggi 656.7 268.6 7 Campbell DK & HC Mardan 612.1 266.6 1 Barlow KR & ML Jack River 740.0 266.0 9 Wight R & Sons Woodside 688.3 265.2 BULLS 1 Lepage P Mirboo 895.0 296.6 1 Collins T & C Mirboo North 1,010.0 2,995.66 1 Nicoll A & J Fish Creek 995.0 292.6 1 Dunlop SP7 Meeniyan 945.0 289.6 1 Authoringa 1,080.0 286.6 1 Dowel RF & VM Leongatha Sth 1,070.0 286.6

1,655.91 1,171.50 1,476.84 1,168.86 1,185.00 1,003.66 1,190.40 2,048.08 1,839.91 1,763.81 1,631.97 1,968.40 1,825.46 2,654.57 296.6 2,911.37 2,736.72 3,095.28 3,066.62

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ON THE LAND Farmers back cancer fundraiser STORE SALE VLE - LEONGATHA

FARMERS have always been known for their willingness to donate to their communities, and an event at Outtrim this Saturday, February 15, is an example.

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The Outtrim-Moyarra-Kongwak Cricket Club is hosting its annual Pink Stumps Day to raise money for breast cancer initiatives. To add to its fundraising tally, the club will this Thursday sell steers at the VLE Leongatha store sale.

The steers have been agisted to the properties of 16 farmers at Leongatha, Outtrim, Korumburra, Inverloch, Arawata, Bena and Loch. Most have a connection with the cricket club or the cricketing community.

“It was their way of giving back to the community without having to put their hands in their pockets,” Pink Stumps Day volunteer Amy White of Leongatha South said.

There are 21 Angus/Friesan cross steers that were purchased through Landmark/SGL Livestock in May 2019 and two Friesian calves reared by a dairy farmer.

Pink Stumps Day is an initiative by the McGrath Foundation, which funds nurses who support and care for Australian families experiencing breast cancer. The cricket club’s event is a sell-out with 160 tickets being sold. Guest speak- BUYING FOR A CAUSE: In May 2019, Amy White, with children Harper and Charli ers include Tracy Bevan of the foundation and Re- White, all of Leongatha South, and Amy’s father Garry Knox of Loch, bought cattle to buy to place on agistment to raise funds for OMK Cricket Club’s Pink Stumps Day. nee McLennan, a Leongatha cancer survivor.

Local honey, now that’s sweet FROM early summer to early autumn, beekeeping theory and follow this with a week- non-members. To enrol students should contact bees in South Gippsland are collecting end field session to allow students to get hands-on Bron Barton by Monday, February 17 at president@sgbeekeepers.org.au nectar and processing it in their hives to with bees,” she said.

To learn more about South Gippsland BeeThe course begins on Friday, February 21 at make honey.

This is also the time when beekeepers are busy robbing bees and bottling their honey.

“Many people assume that bees are constantly collecting nectar and that beekeepers can take honey throughout the year, but actually it’s a highly seasonal activity,” Bron Barton, president of the South Gippsland Beekeepers Club, said.

“Only in the warmer months are bees able to fill their hives in our cool South Gippsland climate.”

This is why commercial beekeepers had taken their hives last Spring to warm inland stands of flowering eucalypts, where, tragically, bushfires have destroyed many of these hives.

This is expected to reduce the availability of local honey, just as the long drought across eastern Australia had previously reduced overall supplies of Australian honey.

“We encourage everyone to seek out local commercial beekeepers and purchase their wonderful high-quality Australian honey,” Bron said.

For those people who want to take a more hands-on approach, it may also be an incentive to do a training course such as the Beginner Beekeeping short course run by the South Gippsland Beekeepers Club.

“The course has a strong focus on how to get started with bees. We begin with an evening of

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MUCH ABUZZ: Bron Barton, president of the South Gippsland Beekeepers Club, with the results of a honey harvest.

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Position Vacancies Bass Coast Health Bass Coast Health is seeking applications for the following positions: Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Kirrak House Permanent Part Time – closes 23/02/20 Referral Coordinator - Access Permanent Part Time – closes 21/02/20 Referral Clerk – Specialist IntakeAccess Permanent Part Time – closes 21/02/20 Referral Clerk - Access Permanent Part Time – closes 21/02/20 Podiatrist - Grade 2 Permanent Part Time – closes 14/02/20 Dental Nurse Casual – closes 23/02/20 School Focus Youth Co-ordinator Fixed Term Part Time – Closes 23/02/20 Infection Prevention & Control Nurse Consultant Fixed Term Full Time – Closes 28/02/20 Instrument Technician - Central Sterilising Department Permanent Part Time – closes 17/02/20 Speech Pathologist – Grade 2 Permanent Full Time – Closes 21/02/20 Allied Health Assistant – Diversional Therapy Casual – Closes 24/2/20 Supported Playgroup Facilitator Fixed Term Part Time – closes 16/2/20 Physiotherapist – Grade 2 Fixed Term Part Time – 24/2/20 Manager – Co-ordinator Care (Flexihealth Program) Fixed Term Part Time (6 months) – Closes 23/2/20 For full position details, a position description and how to apply, please refer to the BCH website basscoasthealth.org.au or contact Human Resources via email hr@basscoasthealth.org.au

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VACANCIES at GSHS Front Officer Supervisor Full time Limited Tenure for six months (Job # AD0101) Closing Date: 23/2/20 Contact: Peter Van Hamond, Finance Manager. PH: 5667 5543 or peter.vanhamond@gshs.com.au Receptionist Various casual positions available (Job # AD0102) Closing Date: 23/2/20 Contact: Kathy Materia. PH: 5667 5509 or kathy.materia@gshs.com.au Full details, including the position descriptions are available on our website.

To apply, click on the “Apply Now� link in the full advert at www.gshs.com.au/careers.

CASUAL MOTEL HOUSEKEEPERS/CLEANERS

Housekeepers/Cleaners required for weekday morning motel housekeeping work. Shift availability will vary depending on motel occupancy but can be expected to range from 6 to 15 hours per week (with more hours required occasionally).

Shift duration can vary from 2 to 4 hours, with shifts arranged the night prior by SMS. Motel, hotel, caravan park or holiday home cleaning experience preferred.

Candidates must be reliable and energetic to cope with the demands of the job. References required.

Please phone Leongatha Motel on 5662 2375.

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ADVERTISING CONSULTANT The Great Southern Star based in Leongatha is looking for a passionate, people-oriented advertising consultant with a talent for building lasting customer relationships, a strong business sense and genuine interest in helping our clients grow their businesses. Join the Star and be part of a successful and dedicated sales team.

ABOUT THE ROLE You will be working with our local community to present best-suited solutions to grow local businesses, creating unique products for their advertising and marketing needs. ? Vast range of unique products ? A real chance to help our community grow by encouraging buying local in the South Gippsland/Bass Coast region ? Large portfolio of existing clients as well as endless opportunities to establish new connections. Your role will include face to face visits to owners of businesses in all categories. ? No experience necessary, on the job training will be provided. Any sales experience would be an advantage.

APPLY NOW Applications close Friday, Feb 14, 2020.

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Mary MacKillop College South Gippsland Student Reception and First Aid Ongoing, Part Time Job Share ? Customer Service focused environment ? Small dynamic team ? First Aid qualification required

All Staff must demonstrate an active commitment to the ethos of a Catholic school. Mary MacKillop College is a Child-Safe school.

Further information can be found on our website or contact the Principal's Personal Assistant, Carly Kitchingman ckitchingman@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au.

Applications close 4pm, Sunday February 23 2020.

OFFICE ADMINISTRATION MANAGER We are looking for a highly motivated and reliable individual to join our busy team as an Office Administration Manager. The position offered is 4-5 days per week 9.00am to 4.30pm at our Korumburra office.

We are looking for someone proficient with Reckon Hosted.

Good Organisational Skills and confidence to work unsupervised are essential. Accounts Payable and Receivable, Data Entry, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, Payroll, Stock Control and Reception duties are all part of the daily tasks. Onsite training will be given to the successful applicant.

If you believe you have the motivation and skills we are looking for, please forward your resume and references to:- The Manager. P.O. Box 316, Korumburra 3950 Applications will be accepted until the close of business on Friday February 21, 2020.

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Teacher in Charge - Wonthaggi Kindergarten White Rd The Y have some exciting opportunities to join our team!

Wonthaggi White Road Kindergarten are looking for an enthusiastic Teacher to join our team. Commencing the end of February with 14 hours a week, increasing to 27 hours in April as Teacher in Charge and Educational Leader (ref KB17).

Our Wonthaggi Kindergartens are also looking for enthusiastic Relief Educators & Teachers.

Please email applications through the ballarat.recruitment@ymca.org.au by the 14th of February For more information please visit the 'Jobs at the Y tab' on our website www.ballarat.ymca.org.au d to mmitte dren CA is co chil The YM guarding of . le op the safe pe ung and yo

MACHINE OPERATOR REQUIRED Must be experienced and able to work unsupervised. Grader, dozer, excavator exp needed. Truck license an advantage.

Contact Dave 0438 056 987

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MOWERS

HOBBY farm sold.

Everything must go.

Huge variety of indoor/ outdoor goods. Friday 14th Feb and Sat 15th Feb, 9am - 12noon. 150 Hedley Range Road, Welshpool LEONGATHA - 60 Hassett Street. 15th and 16th February from 8am - 4pm.

We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, GreenďŹ eld, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $165.

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

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Ph: 5662 2028

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ABRASIVE Blasting and Industrial Coating business for sale plus out going work with factory to rent. Phone Mark 0417 010 963 FIREWOOD, redgum and local wood. Ph: 0408-980711.

WASHING machine - Simpson 9kg, fully automatic, purchased 26/08/2019 for $795 sell $405. Still under warranty. Top loader. Ph 5662 3997

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GARAGE SALE ICU/PICU Nurses (Division 1) Wanted for home care in Leongatha/Warragul area, who love the outdoors and having fun!

Due to nature of program, females are encouraged to apply.

Please contact Patrik 0n 0410 942 230 or email patrik@intensivecareathome.com

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wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, excavators or bob cats, lawn mowers, 4WDs or trucks, good or bad. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401 194 601.

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Sun Feb 16, 10.30am Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs.

Open for sellers from 8am. 5197 7270

Household tools and camping.

Everything must go.

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ClassiďŹ eds livestock BULLS for hire or for sale. Friesian, Angus, Hereford, Limo or Jersey. All sound young bulls. Hire or sale. Phone 0447 331 762.

RAMS - Suffolk. All vaccinations and treatments, 1 1/2 years from $300, also ewes or lambs available.

3SGCPO10, 5668 9209 SOUTHDOWN Border Leicester and Poll Dorset rams, OB accredited, flock registered, well bred grass fed, established breeder. Can deliver.

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THURSDAY FEB 20

in memoriam ANDREWS - Glenn John 12/02/2019 1 year has gone by.

In tears we saw you sinking. We watched you fade away. Our hearts were almost broken. You fought so hard to stay.

We miss you every day.

Your family, Dot and Allan Andrews. Barry, Jeff, Ross and Katrina.

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Rock ’n’ Roll DANCE LESSONS LEONGATHA DAKERS CENTRE Thursday nights 7.30pm start No partner necessary Enquiries: John 0418 586 324

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TENDERS South Gippsland Shire Council is seeking

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RFT/249 Construction of Sealed Asphalt Carpark Toora Pool, Toora Tenders close 2pm AEST on Tuesday, 3 March 2020.

Documentation is available from Council’s e-Tendering Portal: www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/tenders

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TENDER FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR PANELS Tenders are invited for the supply of one 20kW solar panel installation for the Leongatha Integrated Primary Care Centre situated at 64 Koonwarra Road Leongatha.

Request for quote documentation can be obtained by e-mailing your interest to peter.vanhamond@gshs.com.au All tenders must be marked “Tender – Solar PV Installations� and forwarded by email to tender.submission@gshs.com.au or via mail to:Gippsland Southern Health Service Attention: Peter Van Hamond Private Bag 13 LEONGATHA VIC 3953 A site inspection for interested parties has been organised for Friday February 21 at 2PM. Tenders are to be submitted no later than 5pm Friday March 13, 2020.

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Inverloch RSL Sub-Branch Inc ACN: A0094752X

Inverloch RSL Sub-branch announces its Annual General Meeting will be held Wednesday February 26, 2020 at 1300h at the RSL Hall Bolding Place Inverloch.

Members are encouraged to attend.

Submissions to The Secretary, Inverloch RSL PO Box 95 Inverloch Vic 3996

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GILLETT - Rene, Gary, Shane and Families would like to thank every-one for the love and support you have given us all through phone calls, visits, flowers, cards and cooking during this difficult time on the sudden loss of my loving husband David, loved Father, Father-in-law and adored Grandad of Pat and David.

Loving Father of Margaret, Suzanne, Andrew and Jason, Father-in-law to Chris and Colleen .

Grandfather to Leigh, Steph, Payden, Dana, Brendan, Ashley, Cameron, Sarah, Emma, Dallas and Daniel.

Great Grandfather to 8 beautiful Grandchildren.

Hoo Roo mate, we will catch you later.

HARVEY - Lois Passed away peacefully, Saturday February 8, surrounded by her family.

Mum, how do you thank the person who has moulded your life, the one who has loved you, cared for you, taught you, inspired you, made you feel happy when sad, solved your problems and be the best friend anybody could ask for?

I don’t know, to say thanks is inadequate but all I can say is I love you mum.

You were my world.

My right arm has gone.

Forever in my heart Cheryl RIP Mum, reunited with Dad, Faye and Bron.

The most loving and beautiful Nana, great Nan to Andrew, Vanessa, Ted, Benji and Sam Lois

Rene Gillett and Family WALKER Rev Graeme A big thankyou to everyone for the wonderful support and kindness, In cards, visits, phone calls, food, flowers and prayers. Heartfelt appreciation to all Yarram hospital and St Elmo’s staff for 6 months of caring for Graeme so well.

Many thanks to our Anglican parish family, and to all who attended his Going home service God bless you all Enid and families.

deaths Newhaven College Reunion Students and staff from the classes of 1990, 2000, 2010 and 2015 are invited to return to Newhaven to celebrate their 30, 20, 10 and 5 year reunions.

10.30am - Saturday 16 May, 2020.

Serena Cope and Andrew Logan were married on January 24th at Tanglewood Estate Dromana.

Serena is the eldest daughter of Rod and Lyndell Cope of Middle Tarwin and Andrew is son of Christine Logan of Pakenham.

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Harris, Blake & Parsons, Optometrists Pty Ltd consulting at Yarram Medical Centre Wednesday Feb 26 and Thursday Feb 27 For appointments with Amy Phone 9723 3218 Now at 121 Commercial Road, Yarram

Visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au/alumni and please share/follow the event on the Newhaven College Facebook page.

WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2020-042

Rosedale Pool Solar Heating Upgrade Wellington Shire Council invites suitably qualified contractors to tender for the installation of new solar heating to the main pool and toddlers pool.

Works include installation of a solar array on the roof of the administration building, circulation equipment and control system.

Practical completion date: 19 June 2020.

MARDAN INDOOR BOWLS - SOCIAL BOWLS Mardan Indoor Bowls will be having its first night of social bowls for the year.

Wednesday February 19, 7.30pm at the Mardan hall.

As this is two weeks earlier than our usual start could any members seeing this notice please let other members know.

Anyone is welcome to come and bowl.

It is purely a social night to bowl, even if you have never bowled before.

Everything is supplied so all you have to do is turn up. First night is free.

Any questions, Call Ian on 0417 502 766 or just turn up on the night.

All tenderers must register with the Council to obtain the tender documents, which are available via website download or email:

BATH - Valerie Jean, (Nee Cunningham).

Passed away peacefully at Prom Country Aged Care Foster on the 4th February 2020 aged 90 years.

Loved Wife of Jack (dec.), dearly loved Mother of Grant and Lyndon, Don, June and Geoff, and Cheryl (dec.).

Adored Nana Val of 7 Grandchildren and 14 Great Grandchildren.

Forever in our hearts.

Website: www.wellington.vic.gov.au/tenders Email: briang@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Brian Gibson on (03) 5142 3074 Tenders must be lodged in the tender box at the Wellington Shire Council Sale Service Centre, 18 Desailly Street, Sale, no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 4 March 2020.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Late or email tenders will not be accepted.

Most photos that appear in the paper can be purchased by calling 5662 2294.

IRVING - Jack Morris 1928 - 2020 Aged 91 years.

Late of Mirboo North, Mornington Peninsula and Pakenham. Passed away peacefully Saturday 1st of February.

Loving Husband of current wife Lyn and Lorna Jean (dec.).

Good times with you I will never forget.

Thank-you for excepting me as you did.

You were just like a second Mother.

Sadly missed Ollie HENDRIKS - Margaret Loved wife of George.

Loving Mum to Jan and Janine. Adored Nanna to all her grandchildren.

Loved and Remembered Always Privately Cremated McVEAN Alice Margaret 27/08/1930 - 08/02/2020 Dearly loved wife of Murray (Dec), Mother of Lyn (Dec) and Gary.

Grandmother of Paul, Andrea, Kelly, Stephanie (Dec), Abby, and Valentina.

Great Grandmother of Sophie, Jessica, Thomas, Mathew, Willow, Daphne and Jakson.

A wonderful lady who will be fondly remembered and an inspiration to all.

deaths MOULD - Eric.

Meeniyan Progress Association sadly farewell our much loved and highly respected life member, Eric. He made outstanding contributions to the Meeniyan Community over many years with the Tavern Nights over 35 years being his greatest legacy. Meeniyan will just not be the same.

Our sympathy to Ann and family. No more jokes.

PRONESTI - Michele (Mick) 24/04/1936 - 04/02/2020 Passed away peacefully at the Korumburra Hospital with family by his side.

Dearly loved Husband of Elvira.

Loved Father of Dominic, Connie and Renato.

Special Nonno of Alex and Tianna.

Rest In Peace UNDERWOOD Heather (Nanny Wood) Thanks for all the wonderful memories and taking us into your family. Love always Gill, Peter and family VALK - Teresa Margaret (Greenie) 18/10/1951 - 05/02/2020 Passed away peacefully at Leongatha Hospital.

Much loved wife of Maurice.

Forever in our hearts.

Private Cremation.

funerals BATH The funeral of Mrs Valerie Jean Bath will leave the Uniting Church, 14 Station Road Foster after a service commencing at 11:00 AM on WEDNESDAY (Feb. 12, 2020) for the Foster Lawn Cemetery.

FOSTER 5682 2443 MOULD A Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr. Eric Lionel Mould will be held at the Meeniyan Town Hall, 97 Whitehall Street, on FRIDAY February 14, 2020 commencing at 12.30pm.

Private Cremation.

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PRONESTI A Funeral Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. Michele (Mick) Pronesti will be offered at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Guys Rd, Korumburra on WEDNESDAY (Feb. 12, 2020) at 11.30am.

The Funeral will leave at the conclusion of Mass for the Korumburra Cemetery.

Rosary will be recited at the above

Church preceding Mass commencing at 11.00am.

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Hundreds flock to Koonwarra Parkrun COOLER conditions than the previous week saw 112 parkrunners enjoy the Koonwarra JOANNE Dow of Inverloch has been parkrun course. named a Tennis Victoria Country Week Eight were firstlegend for her years of dedication and timers including tourists from Sydney and success in the event.

Dowe named Country Week legend

Joanne’s connection to Country Week goes back, as she has been attending since the tournament was held at Kooyong.

While her children were babies, she would bring them, along with her mum, who would look after the kids while she played, to the tournament to witness her great skills and determination on the court.

Jo’s mum, Norma Sim, was named a Country Week Legend in 2018. Jo always has a good time both on and off the court.

Congratulations Jo on a sensational achievement.

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CHEST FREEZER. Fisher & Paykel. 400L approx. Good condition. $50. ph. 0438 891 279.

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GOLF CLUBS & BAG. Whole set. RH tall man. $50. Ph. 5668 9222.

GOLF CLUBS & BAG. Whole set. RH ladies. $50. Ph. 5668 9222.

BLINDS. x4. 2100mm drop x 90mm width. Duck egg blue. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 0438 891 279.

SHOWER SCREENS. Ivory. All very good condition. $20. Ph. 0400 569 890.

TAPWEAR. Chrome. Basin, bath & shower. $50. Very good condition. ph. 0400 569 890.

SWING SAW TYPE SAW BENCH. Table needs repair. motor seized. $25. Ph. 0407 322 564.

TABLE TOP PTD DRIVE SAW BENCH. Needs repair. $25. Ph. 0407 322 564.

LOUNGE SUITE. Danish deluxe. Aqua and cream. Circa 1960s. $40. Ph. 0448 376 708.

FRIDGE/FREEZER. Sharp. 8cu ft 230L. Works well.

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WINE/CHEESE FRIDGE. $10. Ph. 0400 048 247.

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JUICING MACHINE. Cuisinmart. $20. Ph. 0400 048 247.

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BATH. Ivory. $10. Very good condition.

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TOWEL RAILS. x3. Ivory. $20. Very good condition. Ph. 0400 569 890.

HEDGE TRIMMER. Ryobi electric. 60cm bar. $50.

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SLOW COOKER. $5. Ph. 0400 048 247.

COFFEE MACHINE. Breville. $7. Ph. 0400 048 247.

SURFBOARDS & BOOGIEBOARD. Aldi. x2 surfboards. 3 years old. $50. Ph. 0411 439 856.

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Congratulations to Rylan Bell, Murray Lynch, Peter Cook, Gemma Berkett, Colleen Clark, Brigid Kennedy, Dena Waters, Suzanne Tucker, Ethan and Marty Nicholas, Fay Sinclair and Mary Trease who achieved personal bests.

Paul Tregoweth celebrated his 50th parkrun, donning the red cape.

Koonwarra is his home run having completed 48 here and also one at Mt Gambier and Berwick.

His PB sits at 27:57.

After the hooter sounds, the timekeepers, barcode scanner, finish tokens and run director gather at the finish line and chat about life.

The calm before the storm.

We know we have about 15 minutes before it’s time to concentrate.

MAJOR MILESTONE: Paul Tregoweth celebrated his 50th parkrun on the weekend. He wore the red 50 cape to mark the occasion.

Neil Langstaff gives us a detailed itinerary rundown of his upcoming overseas holiday and how many parkruns he and Jude are planning on attending.

A fumble of the finish tokens and a game of 52 pick-up saw teamwork at its best and not a hiccup in the results.

Sydney tourists excited about our course and its history squeezed in a parkrun before a relatives wedding.

Paul runs through the 50 banner and waits for his support crew for a photo and to celebrate his achievement.

The encouragement

from the volunteers as we see each runner stride up heartbreak hill is striking.

You get the idea of how satisfying and social a volunteer role is.

We all walk away smiling, getting to know our fellow parkrunners a bit better and contributing our time to a community event.

The event was made possible by our wonderful team of volunteers Amy White, Sarah Lewis, Brooke Jones, Mackenzie White, Helen Lughetto, Neil Langstaff, Amanda Browne.

A few dates to mark in the diary – Saturday,

February 29 - parkrun falls on a leap year.

Never has this happened before and the next chance you’ll get to do it is in another 28 years.

Best get to this one and encourage all your friends.

On March 7 we will be celebrating International Women’s Day. Koonwarra parkrun invites you to join the celebrations.

Do your best to bring along a female friend, family member or a work colleague, especially one who has never been to parkrun before.

Leongatha twilight croquet fun THE Leongatha Croquet Club’s twilight competition for non-members got away to a great start on

Monday February 3.

It runs for four weeks, every Monday night in February.

It was well-supported and we welcomed some new play-

QUALITY CROQUET: This year’s twilight croquet players have been keen to learn and progress each week.

ers and also welcomed back some of our favourite players from previous years.

It was a bit cold but this didn’t deter the play, and fun was had by all.

We had some fantastic games; Emma Smith showed us how to do it with her jump shot as well as Geoff Robb who hit two jump shots in a row.

Competition is close with three weeks to go.

Thanks to Graeme for cooking the BBQ and to our members for helping and coaching.

Anyone wishing to try our great game is welcome every Wednesday or Saturday at 1pm.

Coaching and use of equipment is free, please wear flatsoled shoes.

Allambee Mirboo and District Tennis Section One Inverloch Kroams 9.72 defeated Koonwarra 0.20.

Leongatha North 9.72 defeated Leongatha 0.29.

Korumburra 6.63 defeated Inverloch Storm 3.39.

Ladder Inverloch Kroams....118.5 Korumburra...............108 Leongatha North..........88 Inverloch Storm........75.5 Koonwarra................56.5 Leongatha.................48.5

Section Two Berry’s Creek 6.63 defeated Korumburra

Green 3.48.

Leongatha Millman 7.67 defeated Leongatha Barty 2.47.

Korumburra Blue forfeited to Outtrim.

Baromi BYE. Ladder Outtrim....................119.5 Baromi.........................93 Leongatha Milman....82.5 Berry’s Creek...............81 Korumburra Green....75.5 Korumburra Blue......67.5 Leongatha Barty........56.5

Inverloch Kroams and Leongatha North were big winners in Section One last week.

The players from

Leongatha and Koonwarra are all going to Country Week and no doubt will be hoping for a better result up the top of the state.

Korumburra won over Inverloch Storm.

The teams in the four seem to be settled with three rounds left to play.

Berry’s Creek were winners over Korumburra Green with a tiebreaker going each way during the match.

Jason Comrie made a late season comeback

to tennis.

Leongatha Millman won well in the Gatha Derby.

Andrew Lawry performed well in the two winning sets for Leongatha Barty.

Korumburra Blue had to forfeit to Outtrim, unable to find players to fill their team.

Outtrim are comfortably on top of the ladder in Section Two. Good luck to all players going to Country Week. Enjoy the week.

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WONTHAGGI LADIES: (l to r) C Grade Meeniyan’s Medal winner Sue Hoskin and Korumburra winners (l to r) Jacob Wrigley, captaim Tim O’Neill and Mat Wrigley. winner Heather Wintle, B Grade and Medal runner up Faye LePage. winner Kaylene Hodgetts and A Grade winner Jan Beaumont were all smiles.

Foster

Leongatha Men’s

Wonthaggi Ladies

TUESDAY, February 4 Norm Cooper (10) is becoming a Tuesday specialist, winning again with 38 pts. DTL were Graeme Watkins (9) 38 and Peter Dight (8) 37.

NTP’s were Norm Cooper and Peter Dight.

Thursday, February 6 Wily Kevin Flett (10) showed some of his old form to win with 40 pts. DTL was Neville Thompson (10) 34, and NTP was Les Warfe.

Friday, February 7 Graeme Robins (36) finally broke through to win with 21 pts. DTL were Gary Phelan and Shane Corrie both with 20.

Saturday, February 8 A Grade went to Steve Reid (15) with 37 pts and B Grade to Colin Pulham (18) with 38. DTL were Graeme Watkins (8) 37, Steve Barnes (15) 37 and Trent Price (15) 35. NTP’s were Graeme Watkins, Kevin Flett, Norm Cooper, Trent Price and Derek Summers.

The 9 Holes was won by Colin Pulham with 22 pts. Clackers Gray took out the Encouragement Award with 24 pts.

Merle Barham (30) won the ladies event with 72 net, with Robyn Galloway (12) DTL on 74.

LAST Tuesday 17 teams of four took part in a hilo Stableford Competition with the team of Greg Ellt, Colin Bear, Garry Friend and Peter Walsh winning the day with a score of 69.

Equal Runners up were the teams of Don Smith, Allen Edney, Brad O’Brien and Warren Dummett and Fred DeBondt, Fred DeBono, Ted Bruinewoud and Ed Poole both on 68 points.

Brad O’Brien was NTP on the 16th hole. Best Individual score of the day was Don Smith with 38 points.

Thursday saw 78 golfers contest a stroke round with Alan Kuhne posting a great score of 65 nett to win A Grade and the Overall in a countback from Ian Watson who took the C Grade honours with his nett 65. B Grade was taken out by Bert Borg with nett 70.

Nearest the Pins were Joe Lowell on the 14th hole and Bruce Cathie who was closest on the 16th.

Nick Lafferty Snr took the D Grade and overall events with 42 points.

A Grade was taken out by Geoff McDonald with 37 points ahead of Anthony Sparkes, who was runner up with 36 points. B Grade was taken out by Phil Douglass with 39 Points with Doug Clemann runner up with 38 points.

Bruce Christison won C Grade with 37 points with Daniel Ruffin runner up on 36 points. Runner up in D Grade was Brett Smyth with 37 Points.

Nearest the Pins were Winton Knop on the 14th hole and Mark Wilson who was closest on the 16th.

THESE were the scores for the February Monthly medal played on Wednesday.

The course is in great nick with some very friendly flies.

A Grade and scratch was won by Jan Beaumont 85 (15) 70.

C Grade was won by Heather Wintle 105 (37) 68.

But the bun fight was in B Grade where Kaylene Hodgetts 93 (26) 67 pipped Dot Garry 95 (28) 67 on a countback to win the grade and the Monthly Medal . The NTP on the 17th and birdie by Kaylene helped her score on the back nine.

NTP 2nd Marg Johnson, NTP 8th Maree Anderson, Putting Di Grimmond 25.

BDL Dot Garry 67, Pam Russell 69, Catherine Bolding 69, Betty Bowmar 70, Ivy Ruby 71, Sev Piasente 74, Pam Hanley 74 Donn Van Veenendaal 75 and Marg Ryan 75.

Korumburra Women’s THE club was rapt to have 15 beginner golfers out on the course for Beginner’s Day last week and appreciates all those who came along to try out the game.

A 2-person, 9-hole Ambrose game was played, and, to add to the fun, ‘big holes’ were used on a shortened yellow course.

The Member/Beginner winners were Marg Clasby/Robyn Medson and runners-up were Lee Clements/Diane Rees. The winners of the Member/Experienced section were Merrissa Cosson/ Karen Sorell and runners-up were Johanna Van den Heiligenberg/Kylie Oudshorn.

BDTL went to Jenny Blackmore/Diana Waycott, Heather Grist/Jo Holmes and Sherrin Solly/ Meg Newton. NTP on the 1st was Dawn Marotti.

Korumburra Men’s TUESDAY, February 4: John Solly 41 Points.

Thursday, February 6: Col Reilly 42 Points. Saturday, February 8. Member/Member 2 Man Ambrose. Mat Wrigley/Jacob Wrigley 59.25. Member / Guest 2 Man Ambrose. Rob Gallagher/P Wilbraham 61.50. NTPs: 1st Rod Spokes, 7th John Payne, 10th Mick Belvedere and 13th Malcolm Garnham.

Leongatha Women’s IT was a day of highlights for the Opening day, twelve-hole Ambrose Fours event on Wednesday.

Melina Willder scored a hole in one on the par 3, sixteenth.

The two Karens have successfully completed Golf Australia’s Community Instructor’s course.

Both being relatively inexperienced golfers themselves, they were very aware of the process a beginner would enjoy to progress from clinics to competition golf.

Their ideas have been winners and have made golf such fun for these new players. Congratulations Karen B and Karen O you have made a wonderful contribution to our Club.

ON Saturday 12 women played a stableford event.

Wendy Parker (16) was a clear winner with 36 points.

Down the line balls were won by - Alison Strong (32), Marilyn Williams (22) and Marg Griffiths (30) all with 32 points.

Down the line balls: (Score range 69.37572.125) Russell and Marilyn Williams, Lianne Adamson and Leroy Sharrock, Dot Stubbs and Lachlan Thomas, Ashleigh Hutton and Grant McRitchie, Glen Marsham and Rebecca Wilson, Jocelyn and Bill Howson, Bert and Cheryl Borg, Trevor Steer and Fran O’Brien and Garry Rotteveel and Liz Hodge.

Leongatha Mixed AN exceptionally large field competed in the inaugural Rod Brown Mixed American Foursomes last Sunday. The event was in honour of past member Rod Brown, sponsored by his family.

Rod was an avid fan of mixed events and would have been honored by the number of players competing, including many from his prior club, Woorayl.

Club President Peter Waters and Ryan Thomas, grandson of Rod, opened the 2020 year by hitting off from the first tee.

Tony and Else Gedye will be the first to have their name etched on the Board, finishing with a superb score of 64.125. Four shots behind were Coralie and Ian Baker (not Ian Baker-Finch) with an equally impressive score of 68.875.

Pauline and Lance Lancaster, from Woorayl Golf Club won the visitors trophy.

A special prize was also awarded to Chris Leaver and Rita de Bondt for their eagle on the 3rd hole.

The women’s NTP were won by Robin Smith on the 14th and Louise Schache on the 16th. The men’s NTP went to Leroy Sharrock on the 16th and Albert Borg on the 14th.

Meeniyan Women’s

The Meeniyan team of (l to r) Heather McCaughan, Col Graeme, Irene Holm, Susan Straw and Will Bullock (absent is Lachlan Park) were winners at South Gippsland Golf event at Phillip Island.

Winner Vin Tuddenham 21.

Ball sweep: Graham Ryan 19, Peter Sullivan 19, Ray Hender 18, Secondo Tiziani 18 and Ken Cuman 18.

Saturday, February 8.

Stableford. Number players: 85. SR 71.

Winners: A Grade Eric Van Agtmaal 37, B Grade Noel Cook 39 and C Grade Theo Scholey 38.

Yarram Women’s

TWELVE ladies played a stroke round and Monthly Medal on Tuesday February 4.

Winner of Division One and Monthly Medal, with a great score of 70 nett was Kaye Irwin.

Division Two was won by Tracey McKenzie with 72 nett.

Agrade scratch winners was Kaye Irwin with 94 off the stick, and B scratch Tracey McKenzie 101.

Putting was won by Lorraine Mumford with 28 putts.

Woorayl Women’s Nearest the pin on seven was Michelle Staley THE fine and sunny conditions on Wednesday and 15 Sandra Denovan. saw 19 ladies competing for the Monthly Medal.

Down the line balls to Dulcie Beer and Jenny The B Grade and Monthly Medal Winner was Nickell both on 75 nett.

Inge Giliam with a lovely 69 net.

Yarram Men’s The A Grade Winner was Pauline Lancaster with a nice 73 net. Chris Perrett won the putting HANK Van Lambaart’s (20) good form continued with another victory in Saturday’s Stableford with 26 Putts.

BDL went to Chris Perrett 70 net, Elsie with 39 points on countback and also collected McBride 72 net, Heather Sullivan 76 net and the vets award on the day.

Tyler Chisholm (10) had a good day to win A Jenny Riseley 77 net. NTP’s were won by Elsie McBride on the 8th, Elly Berryman on the 11th grade with 36 points.

John Movric (16) got the nod in B Grade with and Jenny Riseley on the 17th.

Next week is Stableford and the 1st round of 39 points.

Chris Anderson (25) playing to his handicap the Tony McLeod Memorial Stableford Aggrewon D grade with 36 points on C/B. gate - 8.30am for a 9.00am start.

Down the line awards went to the unlucky Woorayl Men’s Dan Dwyer and Shaun Guttridge 39, Jack King THE weather conditions were perfect for 42 Church and Ignatius Duivenvoorden both 36, Dyplayers to go out and play some inspirational lan Rash 34, Michael Hallett 33, Eric Greenaway golf, 33, Steve Kresojovic 33, Terry Ollington 33, Dean Winners were the ever reliable Ivor McLennan Summerfield 33 and Jarryd Swift also with 33 & Greg Fennell 46 PTS on a C/B unfortunately points recognised.

Jarryd Swift won the nearest the pin on the from Jack Howard and Graeme Winkler 46 PTS, BDTL Graeme Salmon and Brian Wilson 44 PTS, first, Ian Philips on seven, Adam McKay got the Mike Stanfield and Rob Gourlay 43 PTS, Gaz money on 15 and Tim Ritchie on 18.

Dylan Rash won a birdie ball prize on the Miller and Don Perrett, Tyler Hogan and Brian Hogan 41 PTS. NTP: 8th Tony Willcocks and seventh.

Neville Guttridge (19) down from Maffra had 17th Warren Turner. a superb 42 points to win Tuesday’s Stableford.

Wonthaggi Men’s Jeremy Richardson and Ignatius DuivenTHURSDAY, February 6, Stableford 18 Hole. voorden each with 37 points, Hank Van LamNumber players: 27. DSR. 71. baart 36 , Alan Ross 35 , Allen Baggaley and Paul Winner, Graeme Crawford 37.

McAninly both on 34 points recognised.

Ball Sweep: Colin Banks 37, Craig Charles Terry Ollington 22, Dan Dwyer 21, Danny An3, Graeme McLeod 36, Chris Wilkinson 36, Ken derson and Owen Downie each 20 points were the Seeley 36, Dio Apostolopoulos 36. leading scorers in Thursday’s nine hole chicken Ian Johnson 35 and Ian McNish 35. run.

NTP: 17th Lauri Cooper.

Foster will host the first day of the nine day Stableford 9 hole Number players: 14. DSR. South Gippsland Golf Classic with a four ball stableford on Saturday 15.

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WEDNESDAY, February 5 was our first day back for season 2020 Medal day.

Winner of Medal and Day was Sue Hoskin (23) nett 70 and R/U Faye LePage (22) 71.

Putting, Andrea Thorson 26 and Gail Browne (45).

BDL Andrea Thorson 72, Susan Straw 72 and Nancye Hammet 72.

South Gippsland SOUTH Gippsland Golf winners were Rob Davison and Di Gray from Phillip Island with 43 points the B Grade winners were Lachlan Park and Irene Holm Meeniyan with 47 points.

The overall team winners were Meeniyan with a great score of 121 points Lachlan Park and Irene Holm 47 points Col Graeme and Susan Straw with 36 points and Will Bullock and Heather McCaughan with 38.

Down the line balls to Russell and Cheryl White 42pts, Howard and Cathy Jones 41 pts, Ian Cash and Gail Beer 40 pts, A Hooten/Shandley Korumburra’s (l to r) Karen Sorrell, Merrissa Cosson, Marg Clasby (and Robyn Medson, and Kayleen Hodgetts 40 pts and John Savas and who was absent for the photo) were among the winners on Beginner’s Day at Korumburra last week.

Wendy Hopkins 38 pts.

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(L-R) Wonthaggi Turkey Triples winners, (L-R) Wonthaggi Turkey Triples runners-up, Winners of the Inverloch Bowling Club Rod Beech, Roy Smith and Vic Piasente.

Trever Teer, Frank Seaton, Wally Leijen and mufti social bowls on Thursday were (L-R), Barry Dicker. with a score of 34 shots up, were (L-R) Keith Cousens, Allan Johnstone, Jill Bateman and Terry Seaward (skip).

Runners-up of the Inverloch Bowling Club mufti social bowls on Thursday, with a score of 22 shots up, were (L-R) George Scott (skip), Laurel Lee, Edith Perrett and Peter Dalmau.

on the ladder and a second chance in the finals.

Division Two lost to Toora 14/96 vs 2/61 however they had wrapped up the minor premiership and secured their second chance in finals.

Division Four needed four points for a finals berth but unfortunately fell short, going down to Corinella 16/76 vs 0/57, ending their season.

On Saturday, Division One will take on Phillip Island Blue whilst Division One will play Inverloch Blue. Venues yet to be decided.

I want to finish this report by wishing Fred Sauvarin a happy 90th birthday.

gatha at home. Wonthaggi was in the top four and could not go out. Leongatha had to win to play in this year’s finals. Wonthaggi lost, 66-75.

Division Two went to San Remo and the final score was Wonthaggi losing, going down 58-78.

Division Three hosted Korumburra at home and won by 49 shots, 98-49.

Division Four travelled to San Remo and came away with a win, 79-69.

Next Saturday, February 15 is the Pennant break-up at 6pm. All players wishing to attend must put their name on the sheet in the clubhouse as we need exact numbers of people for catering purposes.

The Jimmy Smith Shield was played on Sunday with a full field of teams. The weather was fine but the wind was gusting from the east which is the worst possible wind.

The winners were a team from Phillip Island, being the only four game winners on the day. That team was John Newcombe, Paul Brown and Bill Francis.

A team from Leongatha of Russell Trotman, Ian Todd and Peter Spark were the runners-up after losing their first game but they fought back to win the next three.

The best overall game was Fish Creek’s Dave Christie, Greg Hosking and Bill Symmons.

Good luck in the pennant finals for our teams with divisions One and Four making the finals which is a good result for the club.

Have a good week and good bowling.

Buffalo Indoor WEDNESDAY, February 5. Bowlers were pleased to see Rod McConchie at Buffalo for a chat and catch up and also welcomed Jos Klemperer and Connie Occhipinti for a night of bowling.

In the first game Bill Wolswinkel, Carolyn Benson, Denyse Menzies and Jos Klemperer just beat Joe Occhipinti, Peter Tiziani, Joy Dyson and Connie Occhipinti, 8-6.

On mat two Ian Hasty, Mary Tumino and Gary Stirling beat Danah Suckling, Joyce Occhipinti and Charlie Tumino, 10-6.

In the second game Joe, Peter, Joy and Connie scored six on one end and easily beat Danah, Joyce and Charlie, 13-7.

A closer game on the other mat with Bill, Carolyn, Denyse and Jos just winning over Ian, Mary and Gary, 8-5.

In the third game Ian, Mary and Gary easily beat Joe, Peter, Joy and Connie, 12-4.

Danah, Joyce and Charlie easily beat Bill, Carolyn, Denyse and Jos after the kitty went off the mat many times.

The night’s winners were Ian, Mary and Gary (WLW) 14 ends, second Bill, Carolyn, Denyse and Jos (WWL) 11 ends, third Danah, Joyce and Charlie (LLW) 21 ends, fourth Joe, Peter, Joy and Connie (LWL) nine ends.

Social bowls, Wednesday, 7.30pm Buffalo Hall. All welcome.

Fish Creek A WINDY day on Saturday did not auger well for the Fish Creek Division One teams who went down to Philip Island at home.

Division Five had a bye, so organised an inhouse practice match in anticipation of the upcoming finals.

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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The monthly social casserole was held on Friday and was fairly well attended.

Barefoot Bowls is now well underway and is held every Tuesday and Wednesday evenings until the beginning of March.

The gourmet sausage sizzle goes down a treat.

Anyone wishing to join in should contact Ray Barham on 0408 317 030.

Entries for the Ladies Invitation day on Friday, February 14, are looking good and we are looking forward to hosting all our friends from neighbouring clubs.

Inverloch ROUND 13 of the SGBD Mid Week Bowls on Tuesday, February 4 wasn’t a good one for the club where divisions One and Two were defeated.

While Division One are assured of finals play, their loss to Leongatha (2/62 – 14/85) on Tuesday by 23 shots put them in jeopardy of missing out on the double chance as they sit in second place and next week face off against top placed Tarwin Lower, albeit, at home.

Leongatha almost had a clean sweep but for our rink two who won by a solitary shot.

Mathematically, Inverloch could finish in third place as Leongatha meet the struggling San Remo team next week.

In Division Two, Inverloch’s defeat at the hands of the struggling Tarwin Lower last week (2/71 – 14/74) put them out of the finals race.

In Division Three, Inverloch defeated Wonthaggi by five, moving them into fourth place and with a bye next week, will finish the season on 117 points, remaining in fourth place, 16 points ahead of Foster who could finish fifth on 115 points.

Mufti social bowls on February 6 drew a good list of 32 bowlers who contested a scroungers fours match over two games each of 12 ends.

The winners with 34 shots up (71/49 and 66/54) were Terry Seaward (skip), Keith Cousens, Jill Bateman and Allan Johnstone. For the final round of the SGBD Saturday Pennant, Division One travelled to the Phillip Island greens, meeting their White team. The final score saw Inverloch take the match by 21 shots, 12/82 – 4/61 and secure a spot in the finals.

Inverloch’s Division Two Blue defeated Tarwin Lower by 23 shots, losing one rink along the way. The final score, 14/79 – 2/56.

The 2 White team met Phillip Island at their greens and while two rinks had close wins (24/23 and 27/22), the Phillip Island team took the match by 16 shots, 4/64–12/80. In Division 4, Port Welshpool team could not attend the match and Inverloch was awarded to match by forfeit.

In Division 5, the Blue and White teams played each other. The Blue team won all three rinks, 26/15, 26/15 and 19/18 and took the match by 13 shots, 16/71–0/58.

Leongatha ON Tuesday, Division One defeated second placed Inverloch, 14/85 vs 2/62.

Division Two had a draw with Korumburra, 9/68 vs 7/68. They will play their final game season today at home against Lang Lang.

Round four of business bowls saw Leongatha Toyota win, with Kevin Gardiner Kitchens runners-up. Wednesday social winners were Jim Lye, Sue Wakefield and Freddy Sauvarin.

On Wednesday/Thursday, the quarter finals and semi-finals of the Ladies State singles were held at Korumburra with two Leongatha ladies making it to the final. Congratulations to Trish McCormick and Angela Hackett who played off yesterday (results not available at time of printing).

On Friday, Rosa James, Liz Beale, Jenny Miller, Marj Pearson, Dot Jarvis and Ange Hackett represented South Gippsland at the Ladies regionals vs West Gippsland at Traralgon.

All Leongatha ladies were selected for the next round. They will now compete on Friday, February 21 for the final 13 places in the Strzelecki team to compete at Shepparton in April.

During Saturday pennant, Division One knocked off second placed Wonthaggi at Wonthaggi, 2/66 vs 14/75. They snatched second place

Meeniyan TUESDAY, February 4 pennant was an away game to Toora for Division Two. We lost by 30 shots. This week was the final game against Tarwin Lower. A place in the final four is assured.

Tuesday and Wednesday, February 4 and 5 was week three of corporate bowls. Tuesday winners were Mudslides with J.D.S. runners-up.

Wednesday winners were Parma with Old Salts runners-up. Thursday, February 6 was our Monthly Triples. Winners were Ray Leecher, Ian Griffiths and Joe Paynting (Toora) with three wins and a draw. Runners-up with three wins and a loss were Seb Blancato and Dino and Lucy Vignocchi (Toora/Foster).

Saturday, February 8 was the final pennant game with both teams at home. Division Three, playing top team Lang Lang, had a great tussle with the game going our way with the final bowl of the day: 69 shots to 68 with one winning rink.

Division Four played Mirboo North who were also in the four. With a win and a draw they went down 60 shots to 62. No final four for us, but we were competitive.

Our February events include Pairs Tournament on Monday, February 17 and Ladies Tournament on Wednesday, February 19. Upshot 2.

Mirboo North HELLO Kookaburras. Division Three played at Korumburra and lost. Division Four had a win due to San Remo forfeit. Division Five played at Lang Lang in the rain and managed win on all greens to take home all points.

Lang Lang put on a good afternoon tea for us which was appreciated as the weather was bad by then.

The mid week pennant team also went down to Wonthaggi at Wonthaggi by four shots and two greens. Keep laughing till next time, RG

South West Gippsland Mid Week Bowls Group WINNERS were: Tony Heppleston (s), Chris Coulson, Lindsey Russell and Elaine Fitt.

Runners-up: Graham McKergow (s), Ken McDonald and Chad Zienin.

One game winners: David Smith (s), Michael Dady, Pauline McWilliams and Sue Wright.

Thursday, February 6 mid week bowls was played at Corinella with 33 bowlers. We played our two games. Some high scores were recorded.

Next week mid week will be played at Tarwin Lower, 10am at venue for a 10.30am start. BYO lunch to register or for more information contact Peter McWilliams on 5678 5974 the night before.

Wonthaggi Mid Week Pennant was played with Division Two hosting Mirboo North at home, with Wonthaggi getting back into the top four by four shots.

Division Three travelled to Inverloch and had a close match, going down by five shots, 35-40.

The February Turkey Triples was held on Wednesday with a full field. The winners were a team from Wonthaggi: Vic Piasente and Roy Smith with skip Rod Beech. They were one of two four game winners on the day.

The other team was Barry Dicker and Wally Leijen with skip Frank Seaton. The best overall game went to Allan Ireland, Arthur Moule from Inverloch with skip Fred Kellow.

Saturday Pennant played their last home and away games this week with Division One hosting Leon-

Yarram TUESDAY, January 28. Yarram hosted Maffra in the final game of the mid week pennant home and away season.

Final results were Yarram winning both rinks by a total of 20 shots to remain as ladder leaders.

As you read this report today, February 11, Yarram are playing Heyfield in the mid week pennant second semi–final at Stratford with the winner gaining direct entry into the grand final.

Saturday Pennant. Saturday, February 8 and Division One Yarram (fifth) travelled to Stratford (fourth) in the last home and away game for the season with the result being an exciting draw.

Each club won one rink by the same margin of five shots with the third rink sharing a 23 shot draw.

Yarram’s king of the rink award went to Jeff Amos, Pat Kiely, Ken Dawson and Rhonda Young a rink which was only finalised at 4pm Friday due to three late unforeseen changes.

Division Two travelled to Sale losing all three rinks by a total of 17 shots to finish the season in seventh position.

The club would like to thank all players who filled in at late notice throughout this pennant season.

Sunday, February 9, the Men’s Championship fours event was held in front of an enthusiastic crowd of spectators.

The rink of Hamish Clark, Rudy Kerkvliet, Chris Hunt and David Mander got off to a great start winning eight of the first ten ends to lead 14/2.

Their opponents Bryan Reid, Bruce Penney, Greg Young and Jim Wilson were competitive but were not able to close the gap with the final score being 18/9.

The winners will now represent Yarram at the N.G.B.A. Championships to be held on Sunday, March 22 with the venue to be advised.

Our monthly Turkey Triples was held on Thursday, February 6 with 16 teams from across Gippsland enjoying a competitive day of bowls.

Winners on the day were the Sale team of Ewen Paterson, Keith Pritchard and Lindsay Griffin with the runners-up being the Foster team of Phil Facey, Frank Raiti and Neil Cook.

The best winning game for the day was won

by Jeff Amos, Theo Tymensen and special guest Ian Perry.

Our next month’s event will be held on Thursday, March 5, and anyone wishing to enter a team should contact Neil Gore on 5688 1536.

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Whistleblower a hit

LEONGATHA Primary School students were given a rare insight last week into what it takes to rise to the top of a sport.

On hand at the Wednesday morning assembly was AFL umpiring legend Matt Stevic. The former LPS student presented 2020’s school captains with their badges, along with taking questions from the floor.

Principal Dot Coghlan kicked off the discussion, asking Matt whether he remembered umpiring a grand final in his early days in which an LPS teacher had be to be “pulled up a few times” for “being a bit rough”.

Matt was quick to answer, “I do. The man over there with the beard.”

A finger was pointed at spirited former footballer Ben Soumalis, who made his name as a tough as leather competitor in local footy leagues.

“I was a 14 year old kid who played any sport I could. I fell into footy umpiring and I was lucky enough to have some senior umpires around me,” he said.

“I was fortunate to do a senior grand final umpiring grown men, which was pretty scary. But I’m glad I stuck at it. I’ve been umpiring now for a long time.”

Matt said he was lucky to have grown up in Leongatha and “loved coming to school”.

“One of the great parts of coming to school was mucking around and playing with my mates.

For me it was all about sport,” he said.

“I understand that everyone in the room has lots of different interests: music, arts, drama and a whole range of different things. You really need to follow what you’re passionate about and what you enjoy doing.”

Footy, tennis, basketball and running were early interests.

“By chance, a friend of mine said you should come and try some boundary umpiring. You could earn some pocket money and keep fit. I didn’t

KIDDING AROUND: AFL umpire Matt Stevic and Principal Dot Coghlan, with LPS’s new school captains, Bodhi Thomson, Lucy Heber, Hugh Munro, Asha Chalmers, Jai Brocklebank, Mark Minchella, Georgie Dunn, Abbey Lawson-Hendry, Neve Roberts, Casey Tumino, Alyssa Edwards, Nickyta Bennet-Pearson, Ryan Beggs, Ebony Dean, Brodie Lund, Macy Elliott, Jada Burggraaff, Jet Kane, Kaydee Jones, Erin Dell, Max Carter, Bodhi Thomson, Asha Chalmers, Shari Harris, Laila Holt, Lucy Guy, Georgia Bell, Matt Stevic, Jules Bennett, Brock Alomes, Angus Livingstone, Hamish Gill, Hugh Munro, Cohen Mackie and Lucy Heber. know if I’d enjoy it, but I did,” Matt said.

He was 12, but by the age of 14 he had a “bizarre dream” of making it as an AFL umpire.

Fast forward to today and Matt, who turned 40 in November last year, still has the fire in the belly. He told the kids he would try to stay in the

game for another six to 10 years, if his body held out.

Among the stranger characters Matt has met on the football field is Jason Akermanis. The former Brisbane and Western Bulldogs player, who loved doing handstands after a victory, also loved

Grand Ridge Rail Trail impresses again IT was a fantastic run at the Grand Ridge back although only slightly.

As you come around the final bend you can see Rail Trail parkrun on Saturday.

The warm welcome by both organisers and fellow runners alike was feel-good and the atmosphere was welcoming.

Set in one of the most picturesque places we’ve seen, the rail track is well-maintained and flat with a slight camber.

It’s an up and back 2.5km track that starts with a slight uphill for 1km before flattening out to a slight downhill for the last 1.5 km.

At the turn it seems it’s all uphill on the way

to tell a joke, surprising umpires in the minutes before the first bounce.

Akermanis would tell a gag and then casually wander away, sometime leaving confusion in his wake.

Kristina achieves at Lorne

VENUS Bay Surf Lifesaving Club’s the finish line a long way out, which never seems Kristina Clappison travelled to Lorne reto get closer.

The scenery running among the tall trees and cently for the Victorian Masters Lifesavferns is amazing. ing Championships, taking out the tube All up if you’re thinking of travelling to visit race. put it in the calendar as it is well worth it.

She also came second in the board race 30-34 Heading back afterwards to a local cafe which age group in a sensational effort.

The Fox family (L-R) – Taj, Kaajal, John, changes weekly, with the volunteers and other Her achievements reflect the level of skills runners for a coffee was also fun. All up fantasti- Tara and Dane – have completed over 1000 each lifesaver at the club has and continues to parkrun events between them. cally run and well worth the trip. develop.

This ability goes hand in hand with public safety and has made the club one of the most reliable in the region.

Kristina will undoubtedly continue to make huge strides toward success throughout the coming year, with a busy season still prominent at South Gippsland beaches.

MDU FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB

THIRDS TRAINING starts Wednesday February 12

Present & new players welcome

JUNIOR NETBALL PLAYERS WANTED MDU97201233

HITTING THE WAVES: Wonthaggi Secondary College students Tyson Bolam (L) and Frey Windle joined their classmates at the Inverloch surf beach last week for a learn to surf session as part of their outdoor education studies.

for all grades If you are interested please contact Wendy on 0400 534 694

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• Traralgon District Cricket

Devon on top

Hillclimb series ready to roar into racing action

WITH just three rounds of cricket remaining in the Traralgon District Cricket Association, Devon are six points clear on top of the ladder after defeating second placed Ex-Students at Alberton THIS Sunday will see Maffra and DisWest on the weekend. trict Car Club hold Round One of the Ex Students won the toss and elected to bat but Boisdale Hillclimb Series. it was Brayden Askew who made the early break for Devon removing Trease and Prigg for ducks to have the Students in some trouble at 2/12.

Membrey and Richards joined forces and batted well for a partnership of 81 and took the score to 93 before spin was introduced via Bill Jenkins and he removed Membrey, Richards and Davidson.

Jack also returned with the ball and removed Oates, Bentley and Quirk.

So from 3/93 Ex Students lost 7/17 to be all out for 110 after 37 overs.

Liam Farley and Taylor Reid opened for Devon after the tea break and with the score on 11; both were dismissed, leaving Ex Students well on top.

This brought Jack Gay and Shem Rendall together and both batted well despite some hairy moments running between the wickets.

They took the score to 110 when Jack was dismissed for a well-made 50 and Shem finished on 51 not out.

Single wickets to Membrey, Adams and Isles were the highlight for Ex Students.

Final Scores Devon 3 for 116 defeated Ex Students 110.

Following a closely contested 2019 race season, everyone is looking forward to yet another year of thrills and spills on the gravel track.

With Kerran Pridmore crowned Club Champion at December’s presentation night, he will be looking for back to back wins against fellow buggy drivers Matt Muir and club president Anthony Kovco.

A large field of junior drivers are also expected to challenge their senior counterparts in what should be an entertaining season.

Racing commences at the Boisdale Hillclimb Track, 239 Boisdale/ Newry Road, Boisdale at 10.00am on Sunday, with free entry to all spectators.

There will be a kiosk open throughout the event and there is a playground for the kids.

Further information is available at www. madcc.com.au or contact Adrian Britton on 0418 READY TO RACE: Kerran Pridmore is looking for back to back championships and will be raring to go come Sunday for the first round of the buggy hillclimbs.

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Yarram Ladies Badminton RESULTS from round one Oak - J Etherington J Denehy S Finlay (fill-in) and S Henderson (fill-in) 113 defeated Elm - C Leggett, J Zappelli (fill-in), K Olsen and N Barker 90.

Palm J Handley, C Petterson, A Hunter and S Singla 91 defeated Pine - R Avery (fill-in), M. Ford, L Vening and N Twite 87.

Three-set winners J Handley and S. Finlay.

Twilight tennis KUNG FU had to fight off a determined Karate in another exciting round of twilight tennis at the Yarram tennis courts.

Judo got the points over the higher placed FREESTYLIN’: Students wore house colours in the pool during Leongatha Secondary College’s swimming sports.

Kendo while top of the table Aikido accounted for Laido.

Results Kung Fu: Neil Jeremiah (fill-in), Kelly Deeringer, Warwick Testro and Robyn Knight (fill-in) 4/31 def Karate - Ryan McAlpine, Jenny Foat, Glen Fink and Julie Kee 2/31.

Judo: Lachlan McLeod (fill-in), Kathryn Hands, Angie Hamilton (fill-in) and Cheryl Pritchard 5/31 def Kendo-Mark McInnes, David Smith, Larry Davies and Gabby Yong (fill-in) 1/20.

Aikido: David Cooper, Bill Bodman, Linda Razinger and Les Ford 4/34 def Laido- Rob Flanagan, Fiona Mallett, Danielle Danuser and Sam Fink 2/23.

Sumo and Salut had the bye.

Ladder Aikido .................................57 Kung Fu ..............................54 Kendo..................................49 Laido ...................................43 Judo.....................................43 Sumo ...................................35 Salut ....................................19 Karate..................................16

Gatha students enjoy swimming spectacular

KICKING 2020 off with a splash, Leongatha Secondary College staff and students took to the Korumburra outdoor pool last Thursday for their annual house swimming event.

Students from grades seven to 12 donned house colours and competed in the pool in a day of fun and games.

“Everybody’s positive each time we do it,” the school’s sports coordinator David McGillivray said.

“We do all strokes, we have a tube race, relays, other games and also a staff verses students race so it’s all fun.”

Each student in attendance enjoyed the day, with spirits high and colours bright to start the

new school year.

This reflects what the event is for staff and students, with the importance of competition miniscule compared to having the opportunity to relax and have fun.

“It’s great for relationship building. You spend time with each other in a different setting and the kids get to see teachers in a different light as well,” David said.

“It’s a good community event too because parents come as well. Parents, kids and staff together, it’s a happy, fun day and everyone has a

good time.”

Many kids won prizes through the day, with multiple students starring in backstroke, freestyle, breastroke, butterfly and pool games.

The day was just as fun out of the pool though and resulted in boosted morale amongst students and staff heading into the year.

“It’s not compulsory to get in the pool. The kids who do have fun and do really well but it’s not all about that,” David said.

“Everyone’s here, everyone’s working together, that’s what I love about it.”

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Leongatha loses out in big dance THE LDCA senior representative team could not overcome Sale-Maffra in their grand final on Saturday, only managing a total of 83 in the big one.

Mock was the major run-getter for the Leongatha side, scoring 29 before being dismissed by Bolton, who had two wickets.

He did not get the required support for the side to make a strong total, as Rietschel took three wickets and punished the Gatha order as they all fell for 83.

Sale-Maffra backed up their bowling effort with a strong effort at the crease in their innings.

Scott and Davis were the best with the bat, scoring 47 between them as the order hit their way to a 5/86 total in just 24 overs, giving them the premiership.

Leongatha will be disappointed with the result but can be happy with their performance throughout the season, which saw them play some solid cricket.

Ken Bailey and Ray Smith again opened brightly for the Goannas, with Bailey retiring for 45.

Kevin Lanigan entered the fray, with Smith retiring for 42 in the 16th over.

Murray Moore came in and was able to give KL plenty of strike, as they put on 65 runs in just 10 overs.

Lanigan retired for a hard-hitting 45, from just 20 balls faced.

The Goannas then continued their onslaught against the Research bowl-

LDCA Under 16s - February 8th Inverloch 6 for 158 def Foster 8/98 Phillip Island 8/134 def Leongatha Town Green 113 Koonwarra RSL def Leongatha Town Gold (Forfeit) Wonthaggi Club 128 def Korumburra 100

East Leongatha Imperials 155 def Korumburra Blue 8/146 Nerrena 8/93 def Leongatha Town 90 OMK 5/217 def Koonwarra RSl 100

West Phillip Island Bye Inverloch 123 def Glen Alvie 82 Club 5/226 def Korumburra White 111

LDCA Ladders A Grade - Division 1

GF GROUP: (Back L-R) Sam Huitema, Ryan Williams, Jack Ginnane, James Sheerin, Lewi Rankin, Luke Manders, Wal Taberner, (front L-R) Dave Newman (captain), Mitch Clark, Daniel Mock, Tim Wightman and Charith Keerthisinghe made up the LDCA rep grand final team for 2019-20.

ers, finishing with a score of 3/266 from their 40 overs.

Ian Southall and Rob Bacchetti found they had to keep the ball pitched up as the Research batsmen rattled on 54 runs in eight overs before Rob took the first wicket with a good delivery.

Peter Anton replaced Southy, and was hit for three fours, before settling down to better line and length bowling.

He eventually enticed a rash shot and Merro took a fine catch at mid on.

The score was then 2/89 in the 19th over.

The attack continued to stifle the Research batsmen and held them to 3/177 from their 40 overs.

Kookaburras’ spinners do damage LEONGATHA South Gippsland’s over60s Veterans cricket team hosted Bayside from the city at the Korumburra turf wicket and ground that was looking fantastic.

Batting first, Bayside was 2/3after three overs and looking in a power of trouble with Rob Francis opening the bowling and spinning magic.

So the scene was set early and it was decided that the spinners were the key to success and that the South Gippsland Kookaburras would have the opportunity to ensure everybody in our last game for the season would be given a chance to bowl and partake in the spoils.

The Bayside team looked out of their depth having left the leafy areas of Brighton to face their country opposition, being reduced to 7/71.

Apart from their opener, John Barrett, who retired on 13, it was hard work for Bayside but their last four batsmen hung around for the last 15 overs to post a score of 7/107 after 40

OMK ................122 Nerrena .............108 Town...................90 Club ....................90 Phillip Is .............80 Inverloch ............74 K’burra ...............24 Glen Alvie ..........12

1.8791 1.4095 1.8235 1.2321 1.2055 0.9233 0.4924 0.3264

A Grade - Division 2 Imperials .......... 118 Koony L/RSL .....96 MDU ..................96 Poowong-Loch ...60 Foster..................60 Kilcunda-Bass ....18

2.0699 1.6343 0.7231 1.2264 0.7898 0.3983

Foster..................60 Inverloch ............54 Kilcunda-Bass ....48 Poowong-Loch ...42 Glen Alvie ..........30 Imperials ..............6

0.7198 0.8102 0.7526 0.5493 0.4569 0.3987

C Grade - Division 1 Phillip Is ...........122 OMK ................102 Club ..................102 Nerrena ...............84 Koony L/RSL .....66 K’burra ...............60 Inverloch ............36 MDU ..................12

1.9106 1.8429 1.1060 0.8830 0.8314 0.8374 0.5992 0.5413

overs with Terry Leith 14 ret and Dave Tomlinson 18 no.

It was a confident Kookaburras team that started batting and the score was reached reaC Grade - Division 2 Club .................. 116 2.2679 sonably easy with stumps being declared after B Grade - Division 1 OMK ................126 2.5454 Town................. 114 1.3060 29 overs when their third wicket fell 3/128.

Phillip Is ........... 112 1.9162 OMK ................102 1.5148 Deciding to retire batsmen after 30 balls K’burra .............104 2.0891 Phillip Island ......96 1.8269 ..................102 1.9807 Koony L/RSL .....48 0.8780 or less, down the innings was Warrick Hayes Club Koony L/RSL .....92 1.4408 Kilcunda-Bass ....48 0.8696 19 ret, Brian Mitchell 23 ret, Trevor Wilson Nerrena...............60 1.0119 Poowong-Loch ...36 0.6719 a golden duck, Peter Little 28, Mike Newton MDU ..................60 0.9329 Glen Alvie ..........30 0.5142 Town...................60 0.8136 K’burra ...............30 0.4270 12 ret, Bob Mastin 12 ret, Rob Francis 11 ret, Peter Falls 9 and Greg Goss 6 no.

YARRAM Man of the Match awards went to Harvey FOOTBALL Haversby who made his first runs and took his NETBALL CLUB first wicket and for the Kookaburras and Mike Newton for a great catch and excellent batting FOOTBALL AND NETBALL and bowling.

TRAINERS So the last game for the local over60s team Yarram Football netball club finished with an easy win.

Veteran’s cricket will continue with a mini is seeking football and netball trainers.

We are seeking team orientated carnival mid week in Inverloch and Wonthagand positive people to join our highly gi in a few weeks with four teams, two from the country and two from the city playing off. trained and dedicated team of trainers.

Gee Whiz, Keenan does it again Gavin Stubbs IT was a golden day for picnic racing on Saturday as Woolamai and District Turf Club hosted another action-packed edition of the Alex Scott and Staff Woolamai Cup. Fiercely competitive on-track competition, elite riding skills, and a great atmosphere all contributed to a racing showcase, Ridden superbly by 21year-old jockey Max Keenan, John Pricetrained Gee Whizzer was able to stalk the speed throughout and pounce on the leaders to win by two lengths.

This completed a winning double for Keenan on the day and made it back-to-back Woolamai Cup wins.The first of the riding double for Max Keenan came in race four, when Derek the Viking found plenty under pressure on his way to victory.

In race five, talented jockey Caitlin King rode with confidence aboard Tycoon Felix, who won by a space. Race six was Woolamai Cup time and a moment that Max Keenan decided to leave an indelible imprint.

Taking full advantage of being close to the rails, Keenan and his mount Gee Whizzer tracked the leaders till the home turn, then made their move. Rounding up adversaries upon straightening, the shadows of the winning post were in their sights and the pair darted away to cup glory.

This meant consecutive Woolamai Cup wins for Keenan, after scoring last year on Zontario.

“The race was run according to script. I knew my horse was hard and fit and during the running I was always confident. The pressure went on at the 800 metres, but I just stuck to the plan,” he said.

Of note also was a fundraiser on the day, held in conjunction with the club, raising valuable funds for two-year old Mikaylah Moore of Cranbourne as she continues her significant health battle.

Everyone’s efforts are greatly appreciated by Mikaylah’s family.

Junior Scoreboard

LDCA Under 14s - January

Goannas get the win THE offer was for a game on a turf wicket at Alexandra against Research for the Gippsland Goannas over60s cricketers for Round 14.

Paul The Pieman

We will support the right candidates to become accredited and also welcome certified trainers.

We are especially looking for week night trainers (Tuesday and Thursday) but would welcome Saturday trainers also.

Please contact Club President Anthony Rodaughan on 0408574915 or through the clubs facebook page.

Leongatha District Cricket Association

Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 13 - February 15th & 22nd

Keenan timed his push perfectly in the cup race, heading the pack at the post.

Photo courtesy of Fran Bon.

Home team Grade A1 Club Nerrena OMK Korumburra

v v v v

Grade A2 MDU

v Imperials

Ground

Inverloch Phillip Island

Butch West Leon Turf Leongatha Town Outtrim Glen Alvie Kor Turf

J Curry G Goss G Laird G Adams T Rogers A Stride J O’reilly

Grade B Imperials v Nerrena East Campus Phillip Island v Kilcunda-Bass Cowes Inverloch v Glen Alvie Inv Turf Leongatha Town v MDU Scorpion 1 Club v Korumburra Won Rec Foster v OMK FGC Poowong Loch v Koony RSL Poowong

K Scrimshaw M Heenan L Harmer N Grabham L White J Schelling I Richards

Grade C1 Phillip Island Nerrena Korumburra Club

N Barnes G Parkinson G Wyatt G Wightman

v v v v

v v Kilcunda-Bass v Glen Alvie v Poowong Loch -

Inverloch OMK MDU Koony RSL

Dumbalk

Umpire

Poowong Loch v Foster Loch Koony RSL v Kilcunda-Bass Koonwarra

Grade C2 Koony RSL OMK

WINNER’S A GRINNER: Max Keenan was chuffed with winning the Woolamai Cup (L-R) Ivan and Peter from Cowes enjoyed on the back of Gee Whizzer. their colourful day out at the Woolamai Cup Photo courtesy of Fran Bon. on Saturday.

Away Team

New Haven Nerrena Kor Sec Coll McMahon

Leongatha Town Mary MCkillop

Club Korumburra Phillip Island Bye

Digger Park Bass 1 Glen Alvie

Subject to confirmation Any prospective umpires contact Geoff Wyatt 0413 081 136

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• B Grade

Paterson tonne leads OMK to top Peckett and Tapscott had three wickets each OMK remain at the top of the B1 ladder after James Paterson’s impressive 107 for the Sharks but it was not enough to keep the down, the side scoring a total of 126. led them to a strong win over Poowong- Stingrays Jake Dennerley was in form with the ball for Loch.

Invy, taking 3/14 while Kilcunda-Bass struggled Ricky Knox led the way with the ball for the visiting Magpies, taking 3/57, but he was unable to quell the OMK order enough, with Mathews (32 not out), Busana (32) and Dell (24) providing the runs to help Paterson and set a 5/219 total.

While Magnusson started well for PoowongLoch, scoring 48, the rest of the order struggled against an attack including Cant (2/40, Kerr (2/15) and Matthews (2/6), the side falling short at all out for 105.

Burra recorded a great win against Town, eclipsing the home side’s 113 total in just 29 overs.

Leongatha’s openers both made ducks to begin proceedings, but Steve Fixter stopped a complete collapse with 60 in at third.

Scott Checkley was on fire for Burra with the ball though, taking 4/19 and holding Town to an average total.

With Trevor (50) and Nathan Allen (46) putting on a show at the crease, it was only a matter of time until the Cobras overtook Town’s total and recorded the all-important win.

Phillip Island rolled Glen Alvie for just 60 ruins in their matchup, achieving an easy win.

The visitors produced a decent innings at the crease to kick things off, with Finlayson’s 79 runs leading the way as they recorded a 5/154 total.

Michael Young (4/11) then took control for Island in Glen Alvie’s innings as the attack allowed no major totals from their order.

The home side was dismissed in just 30 overs, scoring a losing 60 runs.

A 41-run effort from Nathan Brayley saw Inverloch overcome Kilcunda-Bass at home.

to gain any momentum.

The Stingray attack continued to keep the Sharks at bay and the visitors were soon all out for just 98.

Foster managed to draw Nerrena at home despite a strong 73-run effort from visiting batsman Ashley Harrison.

Paul Jervies took 4/53 for Foster as the visitors made their presence felt at the crease.

Harrison had strong help from Kelly (40) as Nerrena made their way to a declared total of 8/190.

Billy Davy was the standout for the Tigers with the bat, scoring 69 runs as his side managed to hold their own on the pitch and win a draw.

A 51 not out effort from Brad Anderson saw Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL overcome a strong SENSATIONAL SWING: MDU’s Craig Hoober lofts one over backward point for four.

MDU challenge and come away with the win. He opened with 20 runs.

Demons Arnup took three wickets for the Cougars in the opening innings, slowing the run rate before the side made it to 9/141 and got ready to bowl for a win.

Anderson was too strong with the bat however and supporting efforts from Pickersgill (31) and Tomada (46) ensured the Cougars got over the line with a 3/143 total.

Imps only managed to score 40 runs in their innings against Club in a game that was hard to continue after last round’s ran delays.

Davey (19 not out) and Roche (25 not out) were the winners for Club, putting together the all-important runs in just 10 overs to come away victorious.

Josh Thomas was a solid contributor with the ball in Koony’s win, taking 1/18.

• C Grade Division 1

Nerrena openers oust Club A strong partnership between Gannon ing toward a win.

The next innings started well for Korumburra, (44) and Giliam (42) led to a surprising with Leppin scoring 29.

Nerrena win over Club on Saturday.

He was not given the support he needed Michael Collins (4/19) was in dangerous form with the ball for Nerrena as Club attempted to put together a strong total.

Brendon Feast top scored for club with 38 as they made a total of 145.

Gannon and Giliam were in strong form the next innings, scoring 86 between them and, despite the 3/29 effort provided by Evans with the ball, leading their side to a winning 6/153 total.

O’Brien (37), Cleeland (30) and McCausland (33) all produced strong efforts at the crease to ensure victory for Phillip Island over Korumburra on Saturday.

Dixon bowled a solid 3/22 for Burra but was unable to fully prevent his opponents from build-

though, and with Blackwell (2/25), Excell (2/13), McCausland (2/23) and Wilson (3/4) dominant in the PI attack, Burra fell for just 79.

Williams’ 44 and Hislop’s 48 gave Inverloch the boost they needed against MDU, helping their side to a strong win.

The Demon attack started well but soon could not completely eliminate the Stingray threat, their opponents finishing on 6/169.

Mike Munday was the top scorer for the Demons in their innings, but only had 24 as Billows (3/10) and the rest of the Rays attack secured a win for their side.

MDU could only manage a total of 108, adding to their struggles to record a win this season.

• C Grade Division 2

Town takes top three clash TOWN’s Hodges (57 not out) and Embuldeniya (57 not out) produced a brilliant partnership to surpass OMK’s total in just 30 overs and put their team in second spot.

OMK opened proceedings and started well, with Lomagno making 50 and leading his side to an 8/139 total.

Strybosch and Dowling were the standouts in the Town attack, taking two wickets each.

Chilcott did damage early with the ball for OMK, taking two early wickets to cast doubt upon the Town camp.

Hodges and Embuldeniya then stepped up to the plate though and put together a calm and collected partnership to take their side to a 3/143 total in 30 overs.

Phillip Island held Kilcunda-Bass to just 86 runs at home on Saturday, grabbing a straightforward win.

Cleary did the damage with the bat, scoring 56 runs in PI’s innings to carry them to a solid 7/151 total.

It was Johnston who performed the best in the attack.

In his seven-over spell, he took 2/11 and bowled three maidens, helping to hold the Sharks to a small total of 7/86 and give his side the win.

An impressive all-around display from Harry Hoekstra gave Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL a simple victory over Korumburra at home.

The young gun took 4/4 with the ball in just five overs during Burra’s innings, the visitors only managing 52 runs before they were all dismissed.

Thomas was the main run-getter for the Cougars in their chase, scoring 37 retired, while Hoekstra also chipped in with 20 retired.

The team finished with a winning total of 6/117.

Poowong-Loch forfeited their match with Club while Glen Alvie had the bye

Col McPhee did not take a wicket but bowled well for the Cougars, helping to hold MDU to an inferior total.

B GRADE Korumburra 2/129 d Town 8/113 Town – 1st INNINGS: S Fixter 60, N Hanily 13, P Jayasinghe 13, S Clark 10, M Kreutzberger 2, R Edwards 6*, D Vimukthi 3* Bowling: S Checkley 4/19, M Patching 3/7, RV Sinclair 0/24, JA Checkley 1/30, T Gale 0/28, D Scott 0/3.

Korumburra – 1st INNINGS: T Allen 50, N Allen 46, S Checkley 11*, JZ Checkley 13*.

Bowling: D Vimukthi 0/13, D Preston 0/16, L Gill 0/10, P Jayasinghe 0/14, N Fixter 0/29, S Clark 0/16, S Fixter 2/18, R Edwards 0/12.

Phillip Island 5/154 d Glen Alvie 60 Phillip Island – 1st INNINGS: M Parsons 15, A Finlayson 79, T Hornsby 7, J Parry 11, M Wright 30, A Tolley 4*.

No bowling results supplied.

Glen Alvie – 1st INNINGS: S Smith 10, S Watson 1, J Schulz 6, J Thomas 4, J Burke 3, N Thatcher 12, M Grieve 6, L McRae 1, D Williams 2, P Loos 10*.

Bowling: TS Niven 1/4, M Wright 0/6, M Young 4/11, LR Dayson 0/6, T Hornsby 2/6, A Tolley 1/16, L Keating 0/7.

Inverloch 126 d Kilcunda-Bass 98 Inverloch – 1st INNINGS: B Debono 28, W Williams 12, N Brayley 41, J Butcher 15, JB Dennerley 4, S Hayes 7,

L Anderson 4, B Phillips 3, A Hall 3*.

Bowling: R Duff 0/13, L Brock 1/18, C Peckett 3/14, D Blackney 2/28, D Clay 1/24, S Tapscott 3/22.

Kilcunda-Bass – 1st INNINGS: R Gardiner 11, S Tapscott 10, S Oates 7, M Grant 16, A Joseph 29, D Clay 11, C Peckett 2, R Duff 1.

Bowling: L Anderson 0/15, JB Dennerley 3/14, S Hayes 1/26 , A Hall 1/20, D Cashin 1/12, I Seuren 2/9.

Foster 5/131 drew Nerrena 8/190 Nerrena – 1st INNINGS: A Harrison 73, S Murphy 10, B Martin 6, S Sparks 8, JL Kelly 40, A Khan 2, Z Trease 9, C Baudinette 5*, C Dougherty 1*.

Bowling: P Jervies 4/53, J Chaseling 2/39, K Davy 1/42, S Roffey 0/28, B Davy 0/3, G Collis 1/6.

Foster – 1st INNINGS: G Collis 6*, T Garvey 16*, P Jervies 2, B Busuttil 2, B Davy 69, K Davy 20.

Bowling: A Khan 1/0, R Clark 1/20, Z Trease 1/11, C Baudinette 0/26, S Sparks 0/6, JL Kelly 0/4, C Dougherty 0/11, S Murphy 2/8, RL Giliam 0/35.

Koonwarra L/RSL 3/143 d MDU 9/141 MDU – 1st INNINGS: G Webster 14, C Hoober 20, W Prosser 31, M Hoober 4, B Heppell 41, P Vine 4, J Bright 2, K Sinclair 2*.

Bowling: A Drury 0/17, J Thomas 1/18, C McPhee 0/24, JA Pickersgill 0/12, B Tomada 2/12, N Arnup 3//25, M Cooke 1/19.

Koonwarra L/RSL – 1st INNINGS: JA Pickersgill 31, Anderson 51*, C McPhee 2, B Tomada 46, J Leeden 4*.

Bowling: M Cantwell 0/9, P Vine 1/39, A Richardson 2/31, M Hoober 0/12, C Hoober 0/16, B Heppell 0/19, J Bright 0/15.

OMK 5/219 d Poowong-Loch 105 OMK – 1st INNINGS: K Kerr 10, A Busana 32, J Cuman 4, J Paterson 107, PJ Dell 24, S Matthews 32*.

Bowling: M Hancock 0/16, R Knox 3/57, S McKinnon 1/36, SR Head 1/34, M Lambe 0/31, J Knox 0/28, T Sheedy 0/10.

Poowong-Loch – 1st INNINGS: S Magnusson 48, B Nicholls 9, M Hancock 13, J Knox 7, M Lambe 4, R Knox 8, SR Head 4, C Loughridge 1, T Sheedy 3, J Derrick 4.

Bowling: N Cant 2/40, H James 1/23, J Cuman 1/8, K Kerr 2/15, MJ Rowe 1/10, J Paterson 1/1, R Matthews 2/6.

Club 0/45 d Imperials 40 Imperials – 1st INNINGS: J Piasente 2, S Vagg 17, KB Gray 2, T O’Connor 1, AW Meyer 3, M Portelli 5.

Bowling: F West 3/11, JC Harvey 1/17, Z Macdermid 1/0, H Dobbie 3/7, W Speed 1/0.

Club – 1st INNINGS: M Davey 19*, S Roche 25*.

Bowling: J Piasente 0/20, KB Gray 0/16, C Michael 0/9.

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• A Grade Division 1

Rays record impressive win INVERLOCH recorded a great win on Saturday, outscoring Phillip Island by two runs to defeat the heavily favoured home side.

Shiran Rathnayake was the most dangerous with the bat for PI, scoring 52 and settling his side after a shaky start.

Rankin (4/20) and Andy Donohue (4/25) were on fire with the ball for the visitors though, and eventually had the Island all out for 144.

Newman (28) and Jan (25) got Invy off to a strong start in their innings, and while a widespread Island attack hampered the Stingrays briefly, the work of their middle order ensured the win.

Andy Donohue scored 30 not out and had good support from Strickland (23) and Jack Donohue (20) as Invy put together the winning runs.

Club’s total of 8/155 was too large for Nerrena who, despite 50 runs from Buldi, took a disappointing loss.

Trease (2/18), Wightman (2/24) and Symmons (2/25) all had multiple wickets for Nerrena and caused some issues for a Club order who took a while to get going.

With the openers struggling for a partnership, Thomas came in at number three and scored 40

runs, leading his side to an 8/155 total.

Clark (27) and Baldi were the most threatening batsmen for the home side, but Club’s Birkett and Geyer had three wickets each to quell any comeback effort, Nerrena ending up with 142.

Town drew Glen Alvie away from home, with the home side surviving its first innings.

Town set a total of 5/213 through some fantastic batting from Perera (58), Naotunnage (25) and Nerrena’s Mitch Clark started the innings well for his side with a 27 total.

Lloyd with a fantastic 92.

This was always going to be hard for Glen Alvie to overcome and not a single batsman other than De Silva (23) could record double digits, with Adam Trotto taking 4/7 and keeping them at bay.

It only took ladder leaders OMK 28 overs to eclipse Korumburra’s total of 175 and get another win on Saturday.

Harshika Fernando opened well for Burra, scoring 69 runs before being dismissed by Keily.

The order continued well and managed to put together a solid total of 8/175.

OMK then proved why they sit atop the ladder though, with Williams (23), Lamers (52 not out) and Mock (75 not out) producing some terrific displays with the bat and getting their team the winning runs in quick fashion.

• A Grade Division 2

Demons dig deep MDU recorded a win against Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL away from home on Saturday, the team’s middle order batting superbly to surpass the Cougars’ 3/202 total.

Ben Davison (68) and Sam Hughes (79 not out) were superb at the crease for the home side, playing some beautiful shots.

They didn’t receive much support however and the side stood at 3/202 after their innings.

While almost every bowler for Koony took a wicket, the middle order of Sinclair (30), Mathews (33), Martin (33), Olden (32) and Mcrae (23 not out) stood strong and delivered some great matchwinning cricket, the side reaching 7/208 in 38 overs.

Kilcunda-Bass drew Foster at home despite some strong performances with the bat.

A GRADE DIVISION 1 Inverloch 7/146 d Phillip Island 144 Phillip Island – 1st INNINGS: S McIntyre run out ............................. 20 ZR Brown lbw b L Rankin ................... 2 J Black b L Rankin ............................... 2 EM Richards b D Newman .................. 9 SL Rathnayake st W Taberner b A Donohue .... 52

BD Johnston c & b L Rankin ............. 18 M Royal st W Taberner b A Donohue .. 9 D Womersley c & b L Rankin .............. 2 KM Taylor lbw b A Donohue ............... 4 S Kirton b A Donohue .......................... 3 C Keerthisinghe not out ....................... 0 Extras (nb 1, w 15, b 2, lb 4).............. 22 Total 144 (39.1 overs) Bowling: L Rankin 8-0-4-20 (5w), D Newman 8-0-1-23 (8w), Y Jan 4-1-0-13, A Donohue 7.1-0-4-25, J McKay 5-1-024, E Cousins 7-0-0-33 (1nb, 2w).

Inverloch – 1st INNINGS D Newman b M Royal ....................... 28 Y Jan lbw b C Keerthisinghe ............. 25 W Stewart c J Black b ZR Brown ........ 1 K Rotthier run out ................................ 2 A Donohue not out ............................. 30 J Strickland lbw b SL Rathnayake ..... 23 W Taberner c S Kirton b SL Rathnayake ........ 5

J McKay c BD Johnston b M Royal .. 20 J Donohue not out ................................ 3 Extras (nb 1, w 7, b 2, lb 0)................ 10 Total 7/146 (39.2 overs) Bowling: S Kirton 8-1-0-31 (1w), D Womersley 3-1-0-12 (1nb), SL Rathnayake 7-1-2-25 (2w), M Royal 7.2-2-229, C Keerthisinghe 8-0-1-25 (4w), ZR Brown 6-2-1-22.

Club 8/155 d Nerrena 142 Club – 1st INNINGS K Brann b J Trease ............................... 0 S Huitema lbw b J Trease................... 18 RG Thomas st & b T Wightman ........ 40 M Thomas c & b D Symmons ............. 9 D Britt lbw b T Wightman ................. 18

STRONG SPELL: Jason Kennedy bowled well for Koony in A2, taking 2/31 in eight overs against MDU.

Davidson (47), Larcombe (31) and Williams (34 not out) all produced strong showings at the crease for the home side, leading to an 8/196 total.

Foster did look promising to start their innings however, and despite Davidson taking 3/36, were able to stay in and force a draw.

Imperials only needed 21 overs to beat Poowong-Loch’s 96 total and grab a strong win away from home on Saturday.

Tim Sauvarin was the best performer in the opening innings, taking 4/23 with the ball for Imps as the Tigers struggled to string together a meaningful partnership.

Imps rested their first three batsmen as Perera top scored with 23 and had the appropriate support from the rest of the order to give his side a Dave Baldi was a strong performer for Nerrena’s A1 side, making a big 50 and playing some winning 5/101 total.

J Sheerin b M Clark ............................. 7 A Geyer run out.................................. 19 L McLean not out ............................... 14 D Turton b D Symmons ....................... 0 R Birkett not out................................. 17 Extras (nb 1, w 10, b 1, lb 1).............. 13 Total 8/155 (40 overs) Bowling: J Trease 8-3-2-18 (5w), JD Collins 2-0-0-22 (3w), J Hoy 8-0-0-25 (1nb), T Wightman 8-0-2-24, D Symmons 7-0-2-25, M Clark 8-0-1-40 (2w).

Nerrena – 1st INNINGS D Symmons b R Birkett ..................... 19 M Clark c K Brann b J Brann ............ 27 J Renden b R Birkett ............................ 9 C Salmon st K Brann b A Geyer .......... 2 J Trease not out .................................... 1 T Wightman c R Birkett b A Geyer .... 11 D Baldi c K Brann b RG Thomas ...... 50 LJ Giliam lbw b J Brann ...................... 0 J Hoy c A Geyer b R Birkett .............. 11 JD Collins run out (RG Thomas, R Birkett) ... 2

D Trotman lbw b A Geyer .................... 0 Extras (nb 0, w 6, b 0, lb 4)................ 10 Total 142 (39.4 overs) Bowling: RG Thomas 8-3-1-24 (1w), R Birkett 7.4-0-3-44 (3w), J Brann 8-0-2-26, J Sheerin 8-0-0-25, A Geyer 8-0-3-19

Town 5/213 drew Glen Alvie 9/66 Town – 1st INNINGS SU Perera c & b DI Magana Arachchige ...... 58

SV Naotunnage c & b W Luke .......... 25 AD Lloyd c & b S De Silva ............... 92 J Lloyd b DI Magana Arachchige ........ 9 A Ratnaike b B McRae ........................ 2 M Madusanka not out ........................ 14 J Hume not out ..................................... 0 Extras (nb 2, w 1, b 4, lb 5).................12 Total 5/213 (dec) (41 overs) Bowling: S De Silva 14-2-1-38 (1nb), J Hull 4-0-0-18 (1nb, 1w), J Hales 2-00-3, B Thomas 5-0-0-25, DI Magana Arachchige 7-0-2-47, W Luke 2-0-1-25 B McRae 7-0-1-48.

Glen Alvie – 1st INNINGS W Luke c D Burge b AL Trotto............ 0 J Hales lbw b AL Trotto ....................... 2

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B Thomas run out................................. 5 C Honeysett c J Hume b J Lloyd ......... 6 D Thorn b M Madusanka ..................... 2 N Arney not out.................................... 0 J Hull c A Ratnaike b AL Trotto ........... 0 RJ Slade not out ................................... 9 B McRae b J Lloyd .............................. 5 S De Silva c D Burge b AL Trotto ..... 23 DI Magana Arachchige hit wicket b M Madusanka ...... 6

Extras (nb 2, w 0, b 6, lb 1).................. 9 Total 9/66 (49 overs) Bowling: AL Trotto 11-6-4-7 (1nb), J Lloyd 13-9-2-11 (1nb), J Hume 5-0-014, A Ratnaike 3-1-0-6, SU Perera 5-30-5, AD Lloyd 1-1-0-0, M Madusanka 11-4-2-17.

OMK 1/177 d Korumburra 8/175 Korumburra – 1st INNINGS H Fernando c T Muzarabani b T Keily ......... 69 T Crocker c RL Williams b T Muzarabani ...... 0

I Osman lbw b RL Williams .............. 17 P Dunlevie c N Auddino b J Lamers .... 9 P Edwards c E Lamers b N Auddino.. 17 J Beckwith run out (T Wyatt, A Rose) .......... 18

S Dole c N Creed b DP Mock .............. 7 C Arnold lbw b RL Williams ............... 0 JJ Meade not out ................................ 14 J Whiteside not out............................... 7 Extras (nb 6, w 8, b 0, lb 3)................ 17 Total 8/175 (40 overs) Bowling: T Muzarabani 7-1-1-26 (1nb), T Keily 8-1-1-30 (3w), J Cochrane 2.40-0-18 (2nb, 1w), J Lamers 7.2-0-1-35 (4w), RL Williams 8-2-2-31 (2nb), N Auddino 4-1-1-24 (1nb), DP Mock 3-01-8.

OMK – 1st INNINGS RL Williams c S Dole b H McNeill ... 23 E Lamers not out ................................ 52 DP Mock not out ................................ 75 Extras (nb 1, w 23, b 0, lb 3).............. 27 Total 1/177 (28.1 overs) Bowling: J Whiteside 5-1-0-32 (11w), H Fernando 5-1-0-20 (3w), H McNeill 8-0-1-52 (1nb, 5w), S Dole 6.1-2-0-36 (1w), JJ Meade 2-0-0-13 (1w), I Osman 2-0-0-21 (2w).

A GRADE DIVISION 2 Kilcunda-Bass 8/196 drew Foster 8/168 Kilcunda-Bass – 1st INNINGS C Davidson c & b M Allott ................ 47 D McMahon c M Jones b J Bright ..... 15 J Tregear c & b H Griggs ................... 24 P Palmer c M Jones b P Doran ........... 10 J Adamson c R Johnston b H Griggs ............ 13 A Larcombe c R Johnston b B Coates .......... 31

B Joseph c J Toner b H Griggs ............. 6 S Williams not out.............................. 34 J Mahood hit wicket ............................. 5 Extras (nb 4, w 0, b 5, lb 1)................ 10 Total 8/196 (75 overs) Bowling: R Johnston 11-5-0-18, B Coates 7-4-0-7 (1nb), J Bright 4-1-1-9 (1nb), T Crawford 2-0-0-7, H Griggs 123-1-25, J Toner 6-1-0-16, P Doran 3-0-117, M Allott 3.3-1-1-8 (1nb).

Foster – 1st INNINGS No batting results supplied Extras (nb 1, w 9, b 7, lb 5)................ 22 Total 8/168 (40 overs) Bowling: C Davidson 13-1-3-36, J Mahood 11-1-0-33, H Berry 7-2-1-22, J Tregear 10-2-2-39, S Williams 6-1-1-25, P Palmer 1-0-0-0.

Imperials 5/101 d Poowong-Loch 96 Poowong-Loch – 1st INNINGS No Batting results supplied.

Extras (nb 0, w 17, b 0, lb 0).............. 17 Total 96 (37 overs) Bowling: J Ginnane 6-2-1-13 (1w), L Wright 8-1-2-15 (4w), S Sameera 8-21-19, D Ginnane 8-2-1-18 (3w), T Sauvarin 6-0-4-23 (2w), D McLennan 1-01-8 (7w).

Imperials – 1st INNINGS T Sauvarin c M Adderley b S Jenkins ........... 10

J Ginnane b AC Jenkins ..................... 10 MJ McGrath run out (S Jenkins).......... 2 D Perera c L Manders b M Loader..... 23 D Ginnane c B Monson b JM Bardwell ........ 12

S Sameera not out .............................. 21 L Rogers not out ................................... 6 Extras (nb 1, w 15, b 0, lb 1).............. 17 Total 5/101 (21.3 overs) Bowling: AC Jenkins 5-2-1-16 (1nb, 2w), B Monson 3-0-0-15 (7w), S Jenkins 5-0-1-17, JM Bardwell 6-0-1-31 (3w), M Loader 2.3-0-1-21 (3w).

MDU 7/208 d Koonwarra L/RSL 3/202 Koonwarra L/RSL – 1st INNINGS B Perry c N Eddy b C Cary.................. 9

B Davison c J Sinclair b S McRae ..... 68 I Darshana c & b DA Mathews .......... 12 S Hughes not out ................................ 79 J Hughes not out................................. 22 Extras (nb 0, w 8, b 3, lb 1)................ 12 Total 3/202 (40 overs) Bowling: C Cary 7-0-1-43 (3w), HB Waduge 8-0-0-31 (4w), N Eddy 8-1-033, DA Mathews 6-0-1-19 (1w), S Arnup 1-0-0-12, B Cantwell 3-0-0-23, S McRae 7-0-1-37.

MDU – 1st INNINGS S Arnup c B Davison b I Darshana ...... 1 HB Waduge c C Buckland b TP Elliott ......... 21

N Eddy c B Manicaro b B Davison ..... 7 J Sinclair c & b J Kennedy ................. 30 DA Mathews lbw b B Perry ............... 33 M Martin c J Hughes b C Riseley ...... 33 MJ Olden b J Kennedy....................... 32 S McRae not out................................. 23 T Sinclair not out................................ 11 Extras (nb 1, w 15, b 0, lb 1).............. 17 Total 7/208 (38 overs) Bowling: I Darshana 6-0-1-30 (3w), TP Elliott 5-0-1-30 (3w), B Davison 4-0-131 (1w), J Kennedy 8-0-2-31 (1w), C Buckland 3-0-0-26 (1w), B Perry 7-1-137, C Riseley 5-0-1-22 (1nb, 6w).

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Marcel Walkington performed brilliantly, finishing as the The men got things underway at San Remo. overall winner on the day and retaining his title.

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Thousands of people, whether competitors or audience members, took to the beach at San Remo on Saturday.

Channel Challenge a smooth success Daniel Renfrey OVER 500 competitors and hundreds of spectators took to the San Remo beach on Saturday for the annual San Remo Channel Challenge.

Junior, senior, master and veteran men and women swam and ran the course in impressive times, with previous winner Marcel Walkington retaining his title and senior woman Tamsyn Moana-Veale coming second overall.

“The event was one of the smoothest we’ve run and there was a really good buzz and feeling around the place,” organiser Ron Nicholson said.

“There were some fantastic competitors. Both Marcel and Tamsyn were defending their male and female titles and compete in many events through the year. For Tamsyn to come second overall was one of the great moments of the challenge.”

Marcel produced yet another elite performance, beating every other competitor with a time of just over 11 seconds, while Tamsyn undertook a powerful swim and backed it up with a strong run to come second overall.

The second and third men were Nathan Foote and Luke Plant, while the second and third women were Rebecca Henderson and Zoe Adams.

Talented South Gippsland Bass Swim Club member Luke Muir was also impressive, taking second in the junior section as Tristan Price just got the chocolates.

There was also a relay portion of this year’s Channel Challenge, with many families taking part in that event.

“It was good to see the juniors come out and enjoy their time continuing through the ranks too,” Ron said.

“The introduction of the relay also meant we were able to get some people who wouldn’t have participated otherwise involved, which was great.”

Turnout numbers were unsurprising for Ron, who has consistently seen big crowds flood to the jetty each year for the challenge.

Despite other events taking place around the time of this year’s challenge, a big crowd of keen competitors ensured the event’s popularity will never fade.

“There’s always been great interest from the community to use the event to train and get ready, to say fit,” Ron said.

“It’s the second leg of the Bass Coast series as well, as people are still in the running to be the overall series winner, so that also keeps them keen and competitive.”

All proceeds of the challenge went toward the Mallacoota Surf Lifesaving Club which has been impacted by the fires.

Individual challenge winners were: Senior male – winner Marcel Walkington – 11:32.8.

Senior female – winner Tamsyn Moana-Veale – 12:41.

Junior male – winner Tristan Price – 12:45.3.

Junior female – winner Remy Kenyon – 14:16.6.

Masters male – winner Mack Clarkson – 13:27.2. Masters female – winner Sarah Smith – 15:40.6.

Veteran male – winner Aurel Wachter – 14:10.8. Veteran female – winner Janice Stephens – 17:29.7.

GIRL POWER: Tamsyn Moana-Veale (R) embraced second-placed female Rebecca Henderson when she crossed the finish-line shortly after.

Tamsyn Moana-Veale was the first female over the line and also recorded the overall second-best time, losing only to Marcel Walkington, a fantastic effort.

Marcel Walkington was ecstatic with his ironman effort.