The Great Southern Star - January 17, 2017

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Show stopper DESPITE the windy weather the Bass Coast Summer Agricultural Show at Wonthaggi over the weekend was packed with events, displays, rides, performances, and a whole lot of fun!

Held on Saturday and Sunday at the Wonthaggi Recreation Reserve, the show included highlights like the wood chopping, dog flyball, equestrian show over two days and pavilion exhibits such as cookery, photography and crafts.

See story and pictorial on page 6.

Making music: Eleanor and Josephine from Cape Paterson try out some musical instruments at the Bass Coast Show on Saturday.

Outpour of passion for Leongatha’s future

EXPLOSION OF EMOTION

By Brad Lester and Helen Bowering LEONGATHA is at risk of losing more businesses without an overhaul of planning and business practices.

While the town offers safe living and ample services, with 19 empty shops in the central business district alone and possibly more shops to close, the town’s economy is at a turning point.

The Star last week raised concern about the town’s economic plight and called for the community’s ideas on Facebook. That resulted in a massive response, with the post reaching 17,856 people by late yesterday (Monday) and attracting 223 comments – the biggest reaction to any Facebook post by this newspaper.

Key areas of concern were expensive

shop rents contributing to the closure of businesses and hindering the opening of new businesses, as well as excessive hurdles in obtaining planning approvals from South Gippsland Shire Council to open new businesses.

Others called for large scale industry and major retailers to open to broaden the range of products available and help retain business in the town. Many cited Kmart, as well as Cotton On, Rivers and JB HiFi. Continued on page 4.

Record reaction on Facebook - 17,856 people reached - 223 comments

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Customers must come first A YOUNG businesswoman would like to see Leongatha businesspeople unite more often to share ideas to help the town grown.

Jess Harle of Jess Harle’s Hairdressing and Beauty said, “We could organise a marketing session with all the businesses.

“A lot more businesses could utilise advertising and social media. It keeps people attracted to your brand whether they’re new customers or old ones and it gives you extra exposure.”

The main focus for businesses should be providing a good service to customers, Ms Harle said.

“If businesses give good service within the first eight seconds, people will come back. It

doesn’t hurt to smile,” she said.

Jess Harle’s Hairdressing and Beauty supports many of the town’s groups including the Southern Business Women’s Network, schools and sporting clubs, and also employs four people.

“We always get new people walking through the door, but we also have a very loyal clientele that have been with me for over 10 years,” Ms Harle said.

“Parking is a little bit of an issue. Better parking and longer hours of parking would help the business thrive.”

New businesses or services in Leongatha could also make Leongatha more vibrant.

“It would be good to have a Kmart, or a Boost Juice, or some sort of healthy living business like Let’s get together: owner of Jess Harle Hairdressing and Beauty, Jess Harle would like to a yoga or cleanse centre,” Ms Harle said. see businesses sharing knowledge.

Readers reveal ideas for boosting Leongatha THE Star received an overwhelming response to last week’s Facebook post calling for ideas from the public to improve Leongatha’s retail sector, given there are 19 empty shops in the town.

The post asked: “What do you think the town needs to help revitalise its retail sector and central business district? A shoe shop perhaps? A major retailer?”

The post received 433 comments, 42 shares and 17,856 views by yesterday (Monday). Here are just

some of the comments received: • Joelean Robins: “Owners of the empty shops • should drop the rent! Way too expensive especially over winter when there’s hardly anyone around.”

• Jess Payne: “Kmart. There isn’t one in Wonthaggi so you would get that areas business as well.”

• Tona O’Connor: “Oh what it’s taken until now to start worrying! There has been a slow decline for years! If the shire had been more accommodating when Aldi initially wanted to open here years ago it may have helped carry Best and Less and encouraged other businesses. It’s almost a little too

late. We gave Wonthaggi great opportunities.”

Tim Kemp: “Please not another coffee shop! Leongatha needs shire support to bring bigger industry to the town.

“It is not a tourist town, it’s the toilet stop on the way. If it attracts industry like small factory, manufacturing, of which several have not moved here due to difficult application processes, or inability to get permits, then this will grow the region and help to support the region and make a retailer viable.

“Several shires years ago offered incentives to say a good manufacturer to attract them to their townships which employed 30 or so people, it helped build a thriving town. Restaurants struggle, as they aren’t supported. The problem is they are

(supported), but there isn’t enough population density locally to make it viable. Perhaps there needs to be some business attracted to the area that could offer both retail and warehouse themselves to sell product online also, big or small. Try to keep the profits local.

“As far as attracting industry/business to town, Wonthaggi and Morwell area shires were proactive years ago whilst South Gippsland Shire sat back and proclaimed Leongatha a tourist location that didn’t want bigger industry. It’s now showing, and I feel for the retailer, the shop owner (and whilst some call them greedy, some of them make very poor returns on their risk too!), small business operator and anyone else not in a government role.”

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VOXPOP! VOX

What do you think Leongatha needs?

“I think we need more little specialty stores, with local crafts and sourced goods.”

Katrina Palmer, Mirboo North.

“There are enough coffee shops so we probably need bigger stores. Something like Kmart would be good.”

Tracie McColl, Mardan.

“We’re lucky to have as many coffee shops as we do however we need more diverse shops, a big clothes shop or shoe shop would attract visitors.”

Helen Atkin, Leongatha.

Spruce Leongatha I AM worried about the closure of shops in our town.

We need to attract more larger companies into the town, maybe Rivers, Millers, a shoe shop, Just Jeans, a shop with garden ornaments, etc.

We need somewhere for tourists to park like the railway station (for caravans). Let’s clean up the station building and toilets, and have a park setting with play equipment, fresh water and park benches.

The bridge should replaced again from the V/ Line pick-up back up to Bair Street.

Let’s have the owners of empty shops clean out the stock that has been left there within 60 days. The others that have never done anything with their buildings should lower the rent or be fined.

Let’s have a clean up Leongatha day for the public to help. It’s worth a try.

Marlene Hanks, Leongatha.

“More shops like the ones at Chadstone and Fountain Gate.

Having access to shops like that I think most people would use.”

Lucas Cannata, Leongatha.

“Businesses have relocated from the main street closer to the supermarkets and the industrial estate. Bring them all back to the main street and it would be enormous. I think the shops in Leongatha are only empty because the big stores such as Aldi, Woolworths and IGA are taking away from the main street.”

Ross Johnson, Leongatha South.

“Another department store with a variety of clothes would help the town and a decent night time restaurant.”

Tricia Moon, Yanakie.

Explosion of emotion Continued from page 1.

Others wanted a greater range of shops, including shoes, clothing especially for teenage boys - and more restaurants.

There were also calls for more entertainment venues for children and teenagers, including play centres.

Other readers sought extended weekend trading hours, as Leongatha now has few places to have coffee or food on weekends. Star Facebook follower Mariska van der Veer called for a weekday market.

The high number of empty shops concerns Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry president Brenton Williams.

He will bring the issue to the fore at the chamber’s February meeting, and will invite shire councillors and officers to attend.

Mr Williams believed opening more industrial land for development would help Leongatha’s plight by attracting major industry, creating jobs en masse.

But he said private developers were hindered by council’s requirement they build roads and other infrastructure, and

called on council to acquire land and subdivide it.

“Of some of that land, council could give it away to encourage people to town and council would make it back from rates,” Mr Williams said.

“All they need to do is to get one big industry back and they could employ 60 people and that is 60 extra families and 60 extra homes.

“Once people start leaving, the shire won’t be able to collect rates and if they do not collect rates, the shire will have to shut up shop.”

Council’s director development services Bryan Sword said having council purchase land and offer it at a discount was “complicated under anti competition rules and council’s obligations to dispose of assets at or above valuation”.

“Council has assisted many businesses to attract (government) grant funding to support business growth and/ or relocation to South Gippsland,” he said.

Mr Williams plans to create a sub-committee within the chamber to advance his plans for Leongatha to have three major festivals a year.

Two would be the existing daffodil festival and Christmas carnival. The third needs to be discussed.

The need for festivals in the town was a common thread among the Facebook comments.

Leongatha has successfully run festivals and events in the past, including the cycling carnival, food and wine festival, and Leongatha Show, and without them, the town lacks an identity.

The Star asked mayor Cr Ray Argento if council could consider relocating the Leongatha library to vacant large shops in Bair Street, where Holden once operated.

The current library is too small and the current lease expires on June 12, 2017, although council has signed for the full 30 year lease, which expires in 2027.

Cr Argento said, “Until the municipal precinct project is decided on any discussion on a possible relocation of the library would be premature.

“Although the topic of empty shops maybe front and centre of all councillors at this point, what is the most cost effective solution that serves our communities needs must also be considered.”

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Shops go missing AS the main service town in South Gippsland, there are several types of shops Leongatha no longer offers, according to Alan Steenholdt, owner of Henriettas cafe and giftware.

“We’re missing a few key businesses. We don’t have a florist and there are always funerals and weddings. We don’t have a shoe shop anymore. Everyone needs a pair of shoes or two,” he said.

“People always complain about the amount of cafes here in Leongatha but surely it’s better than having an empty shop.”

Henriettas has stood the test of time and has been a part of the Leongatha

community for over a decade, seeing the rise and fall of the economy of local businesses.

“When we first started up, about 15 years ago, we were lucky to be able to rent a shop. Most of the businesses were full,” Mr Steenholdt said.

To make general business thrive in Leongatha, Mr Steenholdt believes the answer is simple.

“If everyone looked to shop locally first, before they went out of town or online, and gave their local traders a go, I think it would benefit the whole retail sector of the community,” he said.

Henriettas employs about 20 people from the area as well as supporting the local sporting clubs and organisations that come asking for donations.

“A lot of us have kids. How can

you expect kids to pick up work and earn a bit of pocket money if no one is putting money back into the local businesses? You can’t have it both ways,” Mr Steenholdt said.

He admitted to being guilty of online shopping himself but believed a community effort could help lift business.

“We all jump online, we’re all guilty of it but we could all do more to try and put money into local businesses. I’m not saying you have to buy everything locally, but just when you can,” Mr Steenholdt said.

Simple solution: Alan Steenholdt of decade-old business Henriettas, in Leongatha, would like to see more people buying goods locally in Leongatha.

Shopping locally creates spin-offs LOCAL support for f the h LeonL gatha Newsagency has kept the business open for over 20 years.

“We like to see people shop locally.

That’s a win-win situation for everyone,” Peter Watchorn of Leongatha Nextra Newsagency said.

“We support lots of local groups in the community. We probably support 15 groups all up including the local

Win-win situation: owner of Leongatha Nextra Newsagency Peter Watchorn.

h l the h football f b ll andd netball b ll club, l b schools, and the cricket club.”

“We do our best to spread money all around the town. It’s not just us, plenty of businesses do that.”

The money that is put into local businesses goes back into the community.

“You have to look at that when you go to buy something, either here or outside the town. What are they supporting?” Mr Watchorn said.

“It’s all about people thinking positively about the town and wanting to help it.

“We welcome tourists, but I don’t think we are a tourist town. We are a

i town andd we’re ’ the h centre of service South Gippsland.

“We have good banks, one of the best hospitals, great schools, and amazing sporting facilities.”

When asked what services Leongatha needs to improve, Mr Watchorn said, “As long as more businesses can provide a good service, that’s what we need.”

Getting people into local businesses can often be a struggle but Mr Watchorn thanked the community for standing by their business for so many years.

“If people are purchasing items here, that’s all we can ask,” he said.

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Wonthaggi show battles strong winds THE show must go on as they say.

Despite dealing with wild and wintry like weather conditions on Saturday, show goers filled the showgrounds to see the big range of activities on offer.

Hundreds of people attended the show on Saturday, regardless of the weather.

Crowds gathered in the undercover seating area to avoid the wind and rain beside the wood chop competition to see the axes fly.

Friends and families gathered together and explored the showgrounds during the rain breaks, riding on rides, buying show bags, playing games and visiting the animals.

Luckily the majority of the animal events were held undercover, allowing people to stay dry.

The horse events were run and judged on Saturday and Sunday.

Pavilion exhibits such as cookery, photography and crafts were judged from Wednesday to Friday, and were on display to the public on Saturday.

The show was put together with the support of many local businesses and individuals.

Their generous and continued support help make the Bass Coast Show one of the best in country Victoria.

Unfortunately the VLE competitions were cancelled on Saturday.

Fun and games: siblings Shaye, Josh and Chelsea came from Kongwak to enjoy the Bass Coast show on their school holidays.

Wood chopping: Victorian State Title winners from left, 4th place winner Blake Meyer from Romsey, 3rd place winner Dinny Williams junior from Mansfield, 2nd place winner Laurence O’Toole junior from Doncaster and 1st place champion Glen Gillam from Toongabbie.

Right, My Little Pony: Imogen and AmeHorses on show: Cristina Henning from Koo lia from Phillip Island had a ball at the Bass Wee Rup won the Champion Pinto Gelding Coast Show on Saturday. at the Bass Coast Show on Saturday.

Laughing clowns: Alex and Louisa Beale from Wonthaggi won big on the classic laughing clown carnival game at the Bass Coast Show on Saturday.

SES demonstrations: Members of the SES had all equipment on show at the Bass Coast show on Saturday. From the top left, Maddie Patullo-Tonkins, Kevin Else, Morgan Morris, Vic Wood, Neville Austin, Scott Watson-Francis, Vin Bigham and from bottom left, Chris Barnes, Jarrod Hargreaves, Noel Duffy and Patrick Barnes.

Left, Champion chook: Kevin Collins from Churchill won the Australorp male championship bird on show at the Bass Coast Show on Saturday.

Above, Holiday fun: from left, Evie, Ariel, Ruby, Richard and Jack from Wonthaggi had a great time together at the Bass Coast Show on Saturday.

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Where are new businesses?

By Brad Lester SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council declined to say whether it has attracted new businesses to Leongatha or South Gippsland, despite reporting having genuine 20 leads for prospective businesses in 2015.

The June 2, 2015 edition of The Star reported, “South Gippsland Shire Council has shored up some 20 genuine business leads following the Regional Living Expo in Melbourne.”

The Star last week asked council for the results of pursuing those leads, but council did not answer that question.

Nor did council say what it was doing to attract further businesses to town.

All talk?: The Star of June 2, 2015, reported South Gippsland Shire Council had 20 genuine leads for prospective new businesses after attending the Regional Living Expo in Melbourne. Council declined to tell The Star if any of those leads resulted in new businesses.

Readers reveal ideas for boosting Leongatha Continued from page 3.

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Damien Noonan: “The shire needs to cut the rates for the shops that are in business and increase the rates for the long term empty ones. That’d encourage the owners to lower the price of leases and get tenants.”

Jane Harrison: “A play centre for kids, big and small... Something like a bounce or inflatable world because everyone goes out of town to go to these places so would be nice to have one local.

Especially during colder months for birthday parties etc...”

Lisa Burge: “Bringing in big shops such as Kmart will only disadvantage the existing shops we have...Yes, Kmart is cheaper but they don’t put their money back into our local economy. If they were serious about fixing the problem we need to cut the middle man out. Buy our produce straight from the farm gate and shop locally. I does pay. It pays in ways of creating local employment. It creates community. Community is the back bone to Leongatha’s economics. Cut rent. There are plenty of small business who are online for the simple fact they’re not having to pay rent. It’s not that difficult.

Coffee shops would be open if there were people around!”

Vicky Pedlow: “I do shop locally when I can find what I need in town and I would shop in Leongatha more often if there were greater choice. Shops open beyond midday on a Saturday would be a bonus.”

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Carole Johnson: “Rent on the shops is way too expensive and shops that have been just abandoned, still full of product in the main street, makes the town look tacky. Festivals, street markets, like a Monday street market, but promoted big, a Farmers Market, fix up the railway area and have music festivals, make it the gateway to rail trail.”

Morgan Fisher: “It needs to be a multi pronged initiative. Government and council need to look at expenses such as rates and fees and provide incentives and opportunities.

“The cost of rent would need to be addressed. A price drop would still earn more money than an empty shop. “The shops should be viable ones that have good business plans with a desired product and opportunities for employment etc.

“The community needs to support them. Yes online can save you money sometimes but to walk in, select a product and have it in your hands while supporting your local area is important too especially as that shop may then spend their money in your business.”

Raquel Gardener: “I don’t know if people would go for it, but after touring the US for the last few months, there are so many towns that were dying that turned themselves into kind of like ‘themed’ towns and they are thriving tourist towns now, very busy. Check out Helen, Georgia and Poulsbo, Washington. Lots of shops, restaurants, activities and accommodation now!”

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Robyn Helvie: “The problem is unless the prices of product change people will always go out of town to save $$. It doesn’t always pay to shop locally.

The town definitely needs something. A major retailer like Kmart would be wonderful for the district. A fun place for kids, night time restaurants.”

Phil Owen: “Unify (music festival) put Tarwin on the map. When I’m out clubbing in Melbourne people have heard of Tarwin but not Wonthaggi, Leongatha or anywhere else in the region. The reason they heard of Tarwin....Unify. So many beautiful rolling hills and valleys it would be a great location for a dance festival.”

Heather Poletti: “Coffee shops that stay open on weekends and beyond 3.30 through the week. The town needs diversifying. Too many same old same old.”

Janine Best: “A thriving business district I believe comes from many factors. Several people have commented about how great Meeniyan is. Why is it great, they have excellent businesses who are passionate about what they do and love their customers. They have a community who is proud to live and shop in their town and most importantly they work together. I feel Leongatha needs a lot more support from those living in it.”

Nick Nelson: “Two stage rate system for shops:150 percent rates for unoccupied shops and 50 percent for occupied or something similar. Make an incentive for people to drop the rents and hopefully give small businesss a chance to have a go.”

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Pam Ireland: “What Leongatha desperately needs is a more progressive shire. They need to look at the developers who want to come into town and develop land. But the shire put too many restrictions on them. They want to take, take, and take from them making the land out of reach for the normal people. Talking about making developers pay for roundabouts, sewerage systems. Etc, etc. Wake up. You would be getting huge revenue from rates once land is subdivided, each year.”

Jay Knight: “They need a small plaza or retail shops such as clothing. Clothing shops could include a Jay Jays, Factorie or surf shop.”

Adam Pease: “Hmmm. A town the size of Leongatha faces an age old conundrum. It’s too small to compete against rural cities and needs locally owned business to give locals opportunity yet it also needs something meaningful to bring people to the town so those businesses can thrive. “More of the same or more national chain stores don’t always succeed in small towns but shops/stores/ cafes with imagination and offering something unique can define a town. Sorry no answers just more questions.”

Ashlee Durand: “We have moved from the area after living there for 18 years. I loved Leongatha but it just didn’t have enough. So many businesses were closing down then and it was becoming a dying town. It doesn’t have a train line to make it more accessible to Melbourne.

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Close call: a New South Wales man was lucky to escape uninjured after crashing his car at Koonwarra last February. The Star is not suggesting alcohol or drugs were involved.

Alcohol kills on roads

By Caroline Varrasso Crawford POLICE have vowed to crackdown on drivers affected by alcohol and drugs, as drivers under the influence contribute to many crashes.

The road toll in South Gippsland and Bass Coast rose from four deaths in 2015 to six deaths in 2016.

Another 65 people were seriously injured in the area last year.

Detection of the presence of alcohol and drugs has been a factor in many incidents, which police are keen to address.

“The fact that we’re still finding these drivers is unacceptable. The amount is reducing but it is still concerning,” Sergeant Jason Hullick of the Bass Coast Highway Patrol said.

It is unknown how many of the crash causes relate to the presence of drugs, but alcohol played a significant part in at least one fatality.

The investigations of a fatal single vehicle collision indicated alcohol played a major part in the crash.

To combat this, police are “looking at increases in drug detection,” Sgt Hullick said.

The general trend over the past decade is that fatal collisions are decreasing overall.

“The fatalities are avoidable. Every fatal collision

we have seen has been avoidable if only people were properly following the road rules and giving driving full attention,” Sgt Hullick said.

Half of all drivers involved in the fatal collisions, whether they survived the crash or not, did not live in the area, making the split between locals and tourists to the area, half and half.

There is no general trend in the locations of the crashes, with the unpredictable locations making policing difficult.

Police have, however, seen the continued trend of many collisions occurring in the high speed rural zones on 80 to 100km/h roads.

Police will also be increasing the use of the automatic number plate system this year.

“We’re still seeing a lot of unlicensed or people driving vehicles with inappropriate licence conditions and unregistered vehicles on the road,” Sgt Hullick said.

People not wearing seatbelts also concerns police.

One of the fatalities this year was probably directly related to not wearing seatbelt.

Complacency can often be the biggest killer.

“There are thousands of vehicles on the roads each day but road trauma will happen to somebody, everyday,” Sgt Hullick said.

“Just drive safely. Be courteous on the roads, put your phone away and wear your seatbelt.”

Help police find Steven Clarke POLICE are appealing for public assistance to help locate Steven Clarke who is wanted in relation to theft, drug and other offences.

Investigators have released an image of Mr Clarke in the hope someone may have information on his current whereabouts.

Mr Clarke is described as of Caucasian appearance, with a sold build, short dark hair and a goatee.

He is known to frequent the

Leongatha, Foster and Werribee areas.

Anyone who sees Mr Clarke is asked to call Triple Zero (000) immediately while anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Wanted man: police are seeking Steven Clarke in relation to theft, drug and other offences.

Libraries focus on cyber safety LIBRARIES across West Gippsland are now accredited eSmart Libraries through the Alannah and Madeline Foundation.

Guest speaker Greg Gebhart from the Office of the Children’s eSafety Commissioner will offer practical strategies to keep young people safe in the digital world.

The eSmart Libraries Program assists libraries to More information about the workshops can be integrate cyber safety into their daily operations and found at wgrlc.eventbrite.com.au or by picking up equip library users with skills for smart, safe and rea copy of the latest What’s On guide at your local sponsible use of technology. library.

“The Corporation offers a range of technologyfocussed programs, free public PCs, gaming consoles and Wi-Fi, so becoming an eSmart Library was a natural progression,” West Gippsland Regional Library Corporation chair Cr Mikaela Power said.

THE Inverloch Country Fire Authority “The internet is a great place to learn, be creative and stay connected, but with one in seven Australian had a small fire in The Bayside Lady children suffering from cyber bullying each year, it’s restaurant under control within an important that we invest in giving our communities hour. the skills they need to be responsible and safe onThey were called to the fire in A’Beckett line.”

Street in Inverloch on Friday afternoon when a As part of the accreditation process, the corpora- dryer caught alight. tion has updated key policies to include clauses relatThe dryer was placed on top of the hot waing to cyber safety, appropriate behavior, use of the ter service and was being used to dry wet tea corporation’s e-resources and privacy. towels.

The Library User Guidelines were also updated The tea towels are believed to have had an and put on display in every library, along with inforoily substance on them which subsequently mation sheets produced by Telstra that focus on difcombusted due to the heat. ferent aspects of staying safe in the digital world.

There was no damage to the structure but the An internet safety page has also been added to appliances were removed. the corporation’s website, offering tips and links to Fire fighters removed the hazard and made key organisations.

To celebrate gaining accreditation the corpora- the place safe.

A dry chemical extinguisher was left at the tion will host a series of cyber safety workshops for restaurant by the Inverloch CFA. families from February to March across the region.

Bayside Lady fire

“THE STAR” Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - PAGE 9

Council land sales far from final Cr Aaron Brown is hoping council will have a continuing focus on improving existing infrastructure such as roads and bridges, and encouraging ecoTHE controversial sales of council nomic development. land will be debated by the new South “We can help people in the area who run busiGippsland Shire Council, as councillors nesses any way we can,” he said.

Cr Brown also wanted council to find efficienreturn to business for 2017. cies and cost savings, and share services with other Council will meet today (Tuesday) and tomorrow councils. to go through the Council Plan and review strategies “The community expects that of council and I for the next four years. think South Gippsland Shire Council has been quite Among their looming discussions is the future of proactive in that space and there will be incremental the sale of council owned land considered excess by improvements,” he said. council officers.

As for his thoughts on the current management Past sales of public reserves have drawn criticism and staffing structure at council, he said that could from the communities, particularly in Venus Bay, Lebe influenced by the services the new council saw ongatha, Foster and Welshpool, with opponents sayas priorities. ing the reserves should remain in public hands.

“The reality is that if we want to improve infraMayor Cr Ray Argento said councillors had restructure and increase the amount of it, inevitably quested a report from council officers explaining the you are going to need more machinery and staff to • South Gippsland Shire Council mayor Cr Ray Argento. rationale of the sales program. do those things,” he said.

“Some of the concerns of the community are justified, and sometimes the community needs to understand council’s liability in maintaining the parcels of land and the burden put on ratepayers,” he said.

“If the community was willing to put forward some sort of proposal then we would be willing to work with them and assist the community with some of their goals.”

Also in the new council year, the mayor will raise recent speed limit changes in the shire with Gippsland South MLA Danny O’Brien and Eastern Victoria Region MLC Harriet Shing.

VicRoads reduced speed limit from 100km/h to 80km/h on roads at Mirboo North, Dumbalk North, Kongwak to Korumburra, and around Thorpdale, citing high accident rates.

Cr Argento wants to know if the lower speed limits were a way of delaying roadworks “or a strategic way of reducing road trauma”.

“It would have been good if there was more consultation done about why they imposed this strategy,” he said.

The mayor has already instigated a street walk program, taking councillors on walking tours of Helping hand: Venus Bay wildlife carer Kylie Laing came to the rescue of this frighttowns to meet with residents, visitors and business ened galah at Venus Bay recently. She spotted the bird at the top of a pine tree, enowners. tangled in fishing line. Ms Laing arranged for arborist Scott Cameron and his team to The next walk is scheduled for this Friday in recover the bird, before Ms Laing cared for the creature.

Foster.

By Brad Lester

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Sarah Vella

IN the last week a number of thefts have occurred at the eastern residential area of Mirboo North.

Offenders have accessed a number of unlocked vehicles and taken easily accessible items.

Historically when similar spates of thefts have occurred, the common theme has been “From unlocked vehicles.”

The message is don’t leave your cars unlocked and don’t leave items of any value clearly visible to potential thief’s.

Information regarding these or other incidents INVERLOCH park run is a free weekly can be supplied to your local police. timed five kilometre event for runners and HAWTHORN four time premiership footwalkers of all ages and abilities. The event baller Jarryd Roughead, who missed the 2016 takes place every Saturday at 8.00am with a season due to cancer treatment, could make a pre-run briefing at 7.45am. return in the AFL NAB Cup pre-season comIf you have not been to a park run before, petition. register online and print off your unique barRoughead was given the all-clear by doctors code to bring along with you to each park run last month. event you attend.

The 29 year old former Leongatha Parrot With your barcode in hand you will be able was diagnosed with skin cancer in May 2016 to record your time and see your results posted and wasn’t expected to make a return until on their website. mid-2017 but received the all clear from doctors just before Christmas.

In 2015 he also missed two games to have a melanoma removed from his lip but still managed to play out Hawthorn’s premiership season.

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THE Stony Creek Racing Club has been delighted with the new mower, and very grateful for the support from Cervus and the South Gippsland Shire Council to help pay for the machine. The racing club maintains all public areas and roadside maintenance of the Stony Creek Recreation Reserve during the five month racing season.

During winter and spring, the Committee of Management, funded by various user groups, is responsible for this work, relying on paid contractors and volunteers to get the work done.

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Information: Tarwin Lower has a new large size noticeboard outside of IGA supermarket.

The bigger noticeboard was kindly presented by Tarwin Lower Primary School and Grants Only Group, funded by the Bald Hills Wind Farm Community Grants and South Gippsland Shire Council Community Grants 2016. From left, Doug Don of the Grants Only Group with Tarwin Lower Primary School acting principal Jenni Cox and Frank Keily, properietor of Tarwin Lower IGA supermarket, with the new noticeboard.

Tourists swell market numbers HELD in the car park of Coal Creek Community Park and Museum, was the monthly Coal Creek market on Saturday.

The market has become a wonderful monthly meeting place for local community and also for those

travelling into South Gippsland looking at the many glorious attractions.

This event provides an opportunity for a relaxing coffee, meander around chatting to the artisan local producers.

People enjoyed the wonderful relaxed atmosphere.

Coal Creek Farmers Market gives around 30 local producers and growers the opportunity to sell the food they’ve worked so hard to grow, raise, gather and process.

Shopping at the Coal Creek Farmers’ Market also presents lots of opportunities to support our community groups, who run cake stalls and BBQs to raise vital funds for their own great social endeavours.

The Ruby fire brigade ran a BBQ to raise funds for their new fire truck.

The market is all about local produce presented in a warm and friendly environment, no rush to shop, just take your time and enjoy meandering around amongst all the enticing food, speciality items and plants.

By shopping at this market you know you supporting farmers and small business in the South Gippsland region and thus helping the local community and economy.

Yum: Edie May and Noah from Leongatha eating their delicious ice cream at the Coal Creek market on Saturday.

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Learning new things: Ruby fire brigade Family time: Asher, Meg and Leigh Davis volunteer Nathan Hardacre teaching Clover from Korumburra strolled around the Coal Cocks from Korumburra how the fire hose Creek market on Saturday. works.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - PAGE 11

Trulli Aussie barbie set to sizzle ONE of the key ingredients to any great Australia Day celebration is the traditional Aussie Barbie and that is just what Trulli Woodfire Pizzeria in Meeniyan is serving up on January 26.

The Big Australia Day Barbecue will be an all you can eat party from noon till 3pm and there will be lashings of fabulous food, with a delicious selection of meats from sponsor Craig Young’s Butchery in Mirboo North and wonderful Aussie beer provided by another sponsor, Bullant Brewery from Bruthen, as well as cider and wine.

While you are wining, dining and celebrating, talented local singer Janie Gordon will be keeping the happy crowd entertained with some great live music.

Many would have heard Janie rocking the audience at the recent Sounds of Summer music festival in Inverloch, on Triple J or in one of the many musicals on local stages.

All this for only $55 per head for early birds and $60 for bookings after January 20.

For more information and bookings call Trulli on 5664 7397.

Trulli owners Rhiannon Nix and Francesco Laera keep the good times rolling along this summer serving up mouth watering true southern Italian style Woodfire pizzas in Meeniyan and at Inverloch summer never tasted so good. Here you will find their Gusto Gelateria, stocked with some of the best ice-cream flavours you have ever tasted, cakes and pastries. Down the road at Wonthaggi they have also recently opened a second Gusto to meet the growing demand of gelati lovers. So while the holidays are still here treat yourself and the family to a delicious cone full of heaven. And keeping with the Aussie theme why not try the Pavola flavour that even comes with crispy pieces of meringue!

Live entertainment: local performer Janie Gordon will perform at the Big Australia Day Barbecue at Trulli Woodfire Pizzeria in Meeniyan.

Excited: from left Meeniyan’s Trulli Woodfire Pizzeria owner Rhiannon Nix and staff member Anna Howe will make sure your Australia Day is a lot of fun at their big Aussie barbie on January 26.

Aussie party: the garden at Trulli Woodfire Pizzeria in Meeniyan will come alive on Australia Day with a big party and great Aussie tucker.

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Roadworks delays frustrate drivers E D I T O R I A L

Make Leongatha great once again LEONGATHA is smack bang in the middle of a shire that covers a large area and also services towns beyond the shire boundaries, such as Yarram.

So why then does the town have 19 empty shops in the central business district and, why are people calling out for products and services to be provided locally so they can support local businesses and not have to travel more than hour to the Latrobe Valley or Melbourne?

There’s a multitude of factors at play, from high shop rents to planning red tape hindering existing local businesses and new ones seeking to open.

The rise of online shopping has been suggested as a factor and being only 30 minutes’ drive from the bustling regional hub of Wonthaggi does not help when it comes to attracting large scale retailers that often opt for the Bass Coast instead.

But there are ways of turning Leongatha around.

The town needs large scale industry, the types that are significant employers and then create a need for service industries, as does Murray Goulburn.

That in turn sparks demand for products, services, housing, schools and health services, and then those industries get a boost.

South Gippsland Shire Council is urged to work with the Leongatha Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the regional development arms of the State and Federal governments to sell Leongatha, sell South Gippsland, and get those businesses here.

The shire planners and economic development staff need to start the process and engage with the local media and the community, and have open and transparent discussions about how to fix the problems in Leongatha.

Landlords could consider revising their rent to retain tenants or find tenants.

The community was let down by politicians who thought it was an economically sound idea to close the railway line to Melbourne years ago, as this has impacted on the town’s development and resulted in a lesser public transport service.

The Murray Goulburn dairy crisis and downturn in milk prices has not helped the local economy either.

There is a need for a massive injection of State Government funding in South Gippsland instead of funding flowing into larger regional centres like Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong.

Returning passenger rail services would also help, as would relocating the offices of government departments, with the latter a more realistic option in the short to medium term.

Leongatha does have a cinema, the Splash complex and skatepark, but these facilities need to be better promoted with improved signs to become even greater drawcards for the town.

We do have a state of the art hospital, heated indoor swimming pool, and police station and police officers who work hard to keep the community safe.

We do have a newly built fire station, and great schools, parks, playgrounds and excellent sporting facilities.

Let’s have a building that sells and showcases local produce such as a cheese, coupled with a centre promoting the area’s dairying industry.

Let’s have a sign at the entrance to town stating Leongatha is the dairying centre.

Let’s put Leongatha back on the map and spread the word further afield that this is still a great place to live.

Council and local politicians need to urgently address the downturn in business and the 19 empty shops.

The community is calling for action and it’s action they deserve.

Let’s get this town back to being one of the premier towns in the shire.

THE latest roadworks on the South Gippsland Highway at Ruby will remain within budget, but will still delay motorists.

Drivers have vented their frustration with ongoing works on that section of the highway and the traffic delays they cause.

The latest works will repair works completed last year. VicRoads said those works were impacted by adverse weather conditions.

A bitumen seal surface was applied to protect the site during winter and spring to prevent damage to vehicles.

The temporary seal is now being lifted and the crushed rock compacted before a new seal is applied to make the road smoother and safer for motorists.

VicRoads told The Star last week the works were funded through the Restore and Repair program and remain on budget for the funding amount of $1.53 million.

VicRoads will continue to maintain the current unsealed surface and final surfacing works are likely to occur early this week.

Readers commented on The Star’s Facebook page: • Andrew Nicholls: “We build roads cheaply. They are not up to the current freight task.

Vehicles these days are allowed to carry more weight

More delays: drivers take it slowly along the South Gippsland Highway during roadworks at Ruby last Thursday. than ever, which is supposed to gain freight productivity. Road construction needs to move forward with the masses being carted on them.â€? • Carmen Olm: “Between here and Fountain Gate 8 lots of roadworks with delays on each...an hour’s travel time turned into 2. Seems silly doing them during busy school holidays. This was also after checking the VicRoads website to ensure there was not lengthy stops at roadworks.â€? • Simone Gregg: “If they built

just returned from a holiday in the north east of Vic, it’s more obvious than ever that our roads, in Gippsland, are an absolute joke. Constant roadworks and then excuses for those roadworks not being done properly. All of this despite a lengthy ‘fix our roads’ campaign by The Star. It seems as though we are the ‘poor cousins’ in Gippsland, yet again!â€? • Nick Jeremia h: “My thoughts are to bring down the road crews from NSW to get the roads done properly!â€?

them to top standards then this wouldn’t happen!â€? • Beck Harland: “I’ve been stuck at those roadworks a few times on my way to work, there needs to be a sign further back to indicate a detour can be made instead of sitting in them. It took me 25 minutes to get from Korumburra to Leongatha one of those mornings, when I sat through two turnovers at the lights. I definitely would have appreciated a heads up!

Will be detouring until they are finished I think.â€? • Nik Embury: “After having

Bass Coast’s wish list

By Tayla Kershaw INCREASING community satisfaction is a priority for Bass Coast Shire Council in 2017.

Completing ongoing capital works projects and regularly engaging with the community is on top of council’s to do list. “We are still getting our bearings as a new council but it’s important we address community satisfaction, which has been on the low side,� mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said.

Transfer stations, hospitals and aquatic centres are the fundamentals on ratepayers’ wish lists. “We are looking to tick some of these boxes. We want to put the issue of the transfer stations to bed by the end of the year.

We also want to get a move on

with the jetty triangle and find a home for the Robert Smith art collection,� Cr Rothfield said. “Personally, I would like to ramp up advocacy to see to it that the Wonthaggi Hospital becomes a subregional hospital.�

Council will be appealing to other councils in the Gippsland Local Government Network to support the Wonthaggi Hospital and help council lobby the State and Federal governments for support. “It’s so essential, it’s a no brainer. This is bigger than council and we need State and Federal support. Wonthaggi is ready to become a subregional hospital and we need it to go ahead,� Cr Rothfield said.

Community health has been a hot topic, with Phillip Island also seeking a 24 hour accident and emergency department. Cr Rothfield said council will also

be advocating for more projects to help combat mental health problems in the local area.

Cr Rothfield said council will continue to find efficiencies and trim office costs.

To get council started on its journey to a successful four year term, it is seeking your help.

Council have started community engagement sessions to discuss objectives.

So far council has hosted four meeting in Cowes in a coffee shop near Woolworths. It is hoping to extend its reach to Wonthaggi as well. “It has been fantastic. We encourage people to come along for a chat,� Cr Rothfield. “We’ve asked people simple questions about what they want to see during our four year term and what they love about Bass Coast. It has been working well.�

Community minded: Bass Coast Shire Council mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield is looking to see some of the ongoing capital works programs come to fruition in 2017 and throughout council’s four year term.

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UNIFY unites heavy music fans FOR the third year in a row UNIFY, a selfdescribed gathering of heavy music, has blown away festival-goers with its amazing line-up and unique atmosphere.

it was time to leave at 1pm on Sunday.

The event is community driven and targeted towards the punk, hardcore, and metal music world to showcase the quality and diversity of heavy music culture.

In 2015, UNIFY famously sold out its 3000 ticket Playing for a sold-out crowd of 7000, the festival allocation in just three hours, while its second year sold had its biggest line up including performances from out all 5000 well before the event kicked off. headlining acts Alexisonfire, Violent Soho, and NorthWith this year’s recent success and with more lane. amazing memories in the minds of the artists and fans, Starting on the rainy Friday, January 13 at the rec- the festival shows no signs of slowing down. reation reserve in Tarwin Lower, the weather did not Heavy hitter: headliner of UNIFY festival’s line-up Alexisonfire played to a sold out crowd dampen the spirits of organisers or music fans.

Headliner and multi award winners Alexisonfire on Saturday at Tarwin Lower recreation reserve. from Canada put together a special performance for their first Australian appearance since their 10th anniversary concert in 2012.

Twenty Australian acts played over the three day camping festival, including performances from recent hit artists Thy Art Is Murder and Luca Brasi.

Legends of the genre House Vs Hurricane and The Getaway Plan were also present and gave fans a taste of how heavy music has progressed over the years.

The festival takes pride in showcasing South Gippsland’s natural surroundings and punters relished the open and welcoming environment that Tarwin Meadows provided.

Rainy days: inclement weather failed to stop For 2017 UNIFY music and camping festival kicked the music lovers at Tarwin Lower’s UNIFY off early Friday afternoon at 2pm and ran right through the weekend with great bands keeping fans happy until festival as they set up tents and watched their

favourite bands in the rain.

Plenty to do: if over 30 bands playing at UNIFY weren’t enough to occupy the time of festival-goers, there was mini-golf, jenga, and other activities on offer over the three day festival.

Right, Feel the music: over 7000 people attended the heavy music festival UNIFY at Tarwin Lower last weekend and showed their enjoyment for the music in their own way.

Sold out crowd: 7000 fans of heavy music came together over the weekend at UNIFY in Tarwin Lower to enjoy punk, hardcore, and metal bands from all over the world.

Costumes welcome: the Teletubbies made a surprise appearance at the already star-studded UNIFY festival on the weekend. From Job well done: all the event staff of Tarwin Lower’s UNIFY festival, from volunteers to event or- left, James Leaver, Jess Petrie, Jaiden Fahey, ganisers, celebrated another successful year of the heavy music event that finished last Sunday. and Dan Hanlon.

Flying start for Wonthaggi theatre IT’S back again for 2017, Bend It Like Broadway, Wonthaggi Theatrical Group’s annual foray into the world of revue.

Collection of costumes: Karen MilkinsHendry and Maureen Alford at the Wonthaggi Theatrical Group costume sale on Sunday.

The concert is in February with a gender swapping theme and light entertainment.

Performances that are just that bit different but always top notch and something special.

Now in its fifth year, ‘Bend it Like Broadway’ showcases local talent in a production that bends genres, genders and age groups, taking the familiar into unfamiliar places.

It is a cabaret-style concert with a twist.

Your favourite Broadway tunes delivered in a fresh and surprising way.

Don’t miss out.

There are only three performances this year throughout February.

Tickets are available online at a low, low price of only $25.

The concert will be held at the Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre on 96 Graham Street in Wonthaggi.

Miss Saigon will be on show in May, with lead cast Jay Nelson, Corey Green and Alliza Miel.

Chicago will be presented in August with lead cast Bron Kalos, Nina Barrie-MacCauley and Will Hanily.

Wonthaggi Theatrical Group hosted a costume sale on Sunday due to a big reorganisation and clean out.

All costumes were from past shows and donations from group members.

It was the first costumes sale the organisation has ever done, therefore there was over 47 years worth of

costumes.

Maureen Alford took advantage of the opportunity as purchased a boot load of costumes for her upcoming short music film called Women of Gold.

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Shire office block Councillors differ on municipal precinct

By Brad Lester THE municipal precinct flagged for Leongatha under the reign of the previous South Gippsland Shire Council appears to be lacking the support of every new councillor.

Council will receive a report on the municipal precinct project at the February meeting, as directed by the previous council, and will then determine its own policy stance.

Mayor Cr Ray Argento said, “I fully understand this project has been on the community radar since its inception and will be addressed when councillors are fully informed via the coming report.”

Cr Aaron Brown does not support the proposed precinct as it stands, including new council offices and also a new library and community centre for Leongatha.

“It was clear from the community that it was not a priority,” he said.

“There are parts of the precinct that have merit,

such as the library and community hub, that have merit.

“We will see what the new year brings. The precinct, in its current form with offices for staff, is just not a priority.”

Deputy mayor Cr Maxine Kiel said she wanted to explore “the many options that will be available for this project”.

“We need to look to the future requirements of the shire and plan for them accordingly,” she said.

“I would like to look at possibly a multi-purpose building that could house a performing arts centre, art gallery and library along with other facilities, but again we need to plan for the future of the shire.”

Cr Don Hill called for the municipal office project to be removed from the budget.

“During the election campaign that issue was by far the biggest concern to the ratepayers. Out of 500 people I talked to, only two thought it should be built,” he said.

“I did try to have it removed in the December council meeting but Cr (Lorraine) Brunt convinced the mayor not to allow debate on the motion so at this point council has not considered the project at a

council meeting.”

Cr Hill said the new councillors were doing background reading and he hoped they would agree to remove the office project early in the new year.

“There is no justification for spending over $32 million on this project which could be done for around $5 million if other alternative options had been explored,” he said.

“I believe council should explore options for the library in Leongatha to be relocated to the current council office site or Carino’s building. Council should also consider any implications to future staffing levels and the need for enlarged accommodation for officers at Smith Street.”

Cr Hill said the government was making major changes to Home and Community Care (HACC) services, and that could have ramifications for staffing levels and accommodation needs.

“The current office houses 87 staff so if the government takes HACC away from council, we only have around 50 staff so another reason why we don’t need a $32 million building,” he said.

Cr Brunt agreed possible changes in HACC services could impact on future office accommodation

needs, but said council had a responsibility to plan for the future needs of council staff.

“No decisions have been decided on the way forward as it has been deferred to this council,” she said.

“The municipal precinct project was used as an election scaremongering tactic and not for the good planning that this council has the opportunity to be involved in.”

Cr Brunt said council had ample time during its four year term to “make well informed decisions on the direction to go forward”.

“The project is much more than office space in Leongatha. Hopefully this council will set a direction for many years into the future,” she said.

“Who knows what it will finally cost, but I expect the final price will be much less than the $24.7 million proposed in 2024-2025, using monies from the reserves, borrowings and federal or state grant money.”

Cr Meg Edwards said council had not resolved to proceed with a new building.

“I do believe the existing facilities need modernising in a cost effective way,” she said.

David rescues koala again

Desal order on track

By Caroline Varrasso Crawford MEMBERS of the public, including local legend David Tree, and the Leongatha Fire Brigade came to the rescue of an injured koala after it was found bleeding up a tree on Friday morning.

To the rescue: a team effort saved an injured koala in Leongatha. Photo courtesy of Sil Brown.

The koala was found on Greenwood Parade outside Leongatha Healthcare at about 11.30am.

“It was a strange call out to get. Normally it’s a cat stuck up a tree, not a koala,” First Lieutenant Scott Hillis of Leongatha CFA said.

Local wildlife rescuer David Tree from Mirboo North was on hand to see the koala to safety.

Mr Tree was plunged into the spotlight back in 2009 when footage of him giving water to a koala went viral online.

The rescue of this latest koala was an intricate affair and took over half an hour.

“It was severely distressed,” Mr Tree said.

He described holding a garbage bag above the koala’s head to encourage it to start climbing down the tree and onto a lower limb.

“It goes out on a limb and then we cut the limb as close as we can. The limb broke and the koala fell into the net, and we got it into the tub safely,” Mr Tree said.

Four people were required to stretch out the sheet that caught the koalas fall.

“I did a rescue very similar to this one before Christmas,” Mr Tree said. “It worked really

well.”

A member of the public spotted the koala and reported it to wildlife rescue.

“It had an injury under the jaw. It was possibly hit by a car or maybe torn by a barbed wire fence,” said Mr Tree after initially assessing the koala.

The koala was taken to a vet clinic in Traralgon.

Due to a missing incisor and another worn down incisor, the koala was emaciated and could not eat.

He also had a bone infection in his jaw.

Unfortunately, due to his condition, the koala was unable to be saved.

“It’s not about me,” Mr Tree said.

“It’s about the koala’s safety and health. I’m really passionate, but it’s a team effort. The CFA guys were a great help. I couldn’t have done it without them.”

Locals were also quick to offer assistance as an electrician offered use of his ladder and a young girl was willing to dub the koala Fluffy.

When rescuing animals Mr Tree said the public should look after themselves first.

“It’s always your own safety first, that’s paramount. Try not to stress the animal out further, and make the call.

Everyone should keep a wildlife rescuers number in their phone, Wildlife Victoria is a good one. They’re the RACV of the animal world.” ► See a video of the rescue on The Star’s Facebook page.

DAMAGED equipment will not stop the $27 million water order from Wonthaggi’s desalination plant from going ahead.

“Work is underway to fix the switchgear that links the power cable to the plant which was damaged during the cable’s re-energisation. The desalination plant itself has not been damaged,” Aquasure CEO Matt Brassington said.

“Further detailed investigations are taking place to establish the cause of the incident. The plant will not operate until the repair works are completed.

“Our team is working as quickly as possible to repair the switchgear, to enable the plant to commence operation and fulfil the 50 gigalitre water order.”

Victorian Water Minister Lisa Neville said she had met with Aquasure and the start up of the water order was expected to occur in late February.

“I have made it clear to Aquasure that the government expects the 50 gigalitres of desalinated water to be delivered by June 30, 2017, in keeping with its contract with the government,” she said.

However, Bass MLA Brian Paynter believed the money spent on the water order should’ve funded the Wonthaggi education precinct.

Mr Paynter called on the Minister for Water to cancel the order to build the education precinct, as storage levels across the state are currently at 72.5 per cent.

“Candowie Reservoir is currently sitting on 86.7 per cent full, almost 14 per cent higher than this time last year.

There is no need for a water order,” he said.

“The $27 million being used for the water order could relocate the senior campus, build the school to specifications required – including sporting facilities – and still have plenty of change.”

The college is working with Clarke Hopkins Clarke architects to plan detailed design works for the senior campus to move to a new site south of Wonthaggi.

Funding for construction works will be considered as part of future budget deliberations.

The college received $95,000 in maintenance funding in the 2016-17 budget to raise the condition of the buildings.

The community can get on board with Mr Paynter’s fight for the education precinct by signing a petition at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BuilditNOW.

“THE STAR” Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - PAGE 15

Discover Australia by rail THE Western Australian capital is heating up and it’s not just for the summer.

Perth is emerging as one of the hottest Australian destinations for travellers all year round.

And it’s no surprise why. Exciting new dining haunts are popping up everywhere, you can take a day trip down to Margaret River and sample world class wines and there are enough beaches and day trips to keep you busy throughout summer and beyond.

The Indian Pacific, spanning from coast to coast is an iconic train journey and the best way to get to Perth in both style and comfort.

Soak up golden outback sunrises from your private cabin and step off the train mid-journey to enjoy a magical Nullarbor dinner under the stars on this all-inclusive rail adventure.

Now, your holiday doesn’t have to stop there with the Indian Pacific offering four free nights’ accommodation in Perth after your rail journey so you have more time to explore this wonderful region.

During your stay, you can tackle the city on foot, with the beautiful Swan River, local eateries and shopping hubs all within strolling distance.

For an adventure further afield, take the ferry to Rottnest Island and wander along the many walking tracks and boardwalks leading to the island’s pristine white sand beaches.

If you’re a food and wine lover, your Indian Pacific and Perth escape can combine two of Australia’s renowned wine regions in the one trip. Sip on a glass of award-winning Shiraz in the Barossa Valley on one of the Indian Pacific’s all-inclusive excursions and once in Perth, opt for a day trip to the stunning Margaret River for a day of sun, sea and vines.

This ‘stay free’ offer aboard the Indian Pacific starts from $1659 per person and includes Gold Twin accommodation travelling from Adelaide to Perth (or vice versa), all-inclusive meals, beverages and Off Train Excursions and up to four nights’ accommodation in either Perth or Adelaide. Solo traveller offers are also available.

If you’re seeking a truly authentic Australian adventure, then follow in the footsteps and camel tracks of our fledgling nation’s heroic pioneers aboard The Ghan, heralded as one of the world’s great rail journeys.

While the luxury of train travel is unsurpassed on-board The Ghan, the wonderful journey continues well beyond the tracks. In the Northern Territory there are a range of hand selected tours to choose from at Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge and Alice Springs.

All tours are designed to excite, explore and allow you to immerse yourself in the extraordinary culture and breathtaking beauty of these iconic destinations. You will also enjoy exclusive, unique and shorter Outback Experiences. When

Memorable locations: Jill Carmody of Leongatha Travel and Cruise visited Stanley Chasm near Alice Springs while on a train excursion.

you head north from Adelaide you will have the time to take in a spectacular outback sunrise.

Continue your Territory holiday with four free nights in Darwin. Explore the wonderful national parks of Litchfield and Kakadu, take in the multicultural atmosphere of the Mindil markets or take a cruise to marvel at the Darwin sunets.

You may also choose to travel on the southbound journey and extend your journey to explore the recently named fifth best region in the world, South Australia. Try some wines in the Barossa Valley, visit some of Australia’s most beautiful beaches or explore Australia’s amazing history in beautiful Adelaide.

As with the Indian Pacific, this ‘stay free’ offer aboard The Ghan starts from $2119 per person and includes Gold Twin accommodation travelling from Adelaide to Darwin (or vice versa), all-inclusive meals, beverages and off train excursions and up to four nights’ accommodation in either Adelaide or Darwin. Solo traveller offers are also available.

This offer is available for bookings from January 9 to March 31, 2017 for selected travel periods only.

For more information come in and see the team at Leongatha Travel and Cruise today.

Crossing continent: Renee McLennan of Leongatha Travel and Cruise travelled on The Ghan from Adelaide to Darwin last Traditional tunes: enjoy outback at Darwin April.

Railway Station before boarding The Ghan.

PAGE 16 - “THE STAR” Tuesday, January 17, 2017

All out: from left, Annika Godfrey dressed as a steam punk pirate fox, Chloe Goodwin dressed as steam punk inspired and Elouise Godfrey dressed as Alice Lyndell from Country of Hearts at the Coal Creek Geek Fest on Saturday.

Family outing: Kelly and Paul Lock with children from left, Arlen as Spiderman, Jem as Luke Skywalker, Keira, Corran as Luke Skywalker and Sara-Rose as Cinderella.

Geeks go wild at Coal Creek THE Gippsland Geekfest was held at Coal Creek Community Park and Museum in Korumburra on Saturday and Sunday, drawing hundreds of visitors.

Best dressed competitions, medieval displays, workshops and guest speakers, Minecraft sessions, role-playing sessions, gaming and Steam Punk demonstrations

were just some of the day’s highlights.

The turnout was great with lots of locals as well as visitors.

“The day was on par with last year’s,” said Coal Creek site coordinator Rowena Ashley.

There were many outstanding costumes throughout the days, creating a fun and exciting atmosphere.

Geeky: Darah Bennett, Patricia Robinson and Megan Robinson went all out at the Geek Fest at Coal Creek on Saturday.

Awesome costumes: Chris Dennemoser and Peter Fawlett dress up at the Coal Creek Geek Fest on Saturday.

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Bright and colourful: Annemiek Nelligen dressed as Bambi L’Amour at her stall at the Coal Creek Geek Fest.

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Round table raves over Korumburra PRESIDENT of the Korumburra Round Table Pee-Wee Lewis is bubbling over with enthusiasm for the future of the town.

She said Korumburra’s future has “never looked brighter”.

Ms Lewis points to general trends such as growing community participation on the Korumburra Arts Committee, the Station Redevelopment Committee and the Korumburra Business Association, as among the round table’s plans.

The building redevelopment occurring out at the secondary college, plans for the recreation centre, improvements at the recreation reserve, the masterplan for the Korumburra outdoor pool, and the newly completed Karmai Community Children’s Centre are exciting round table members.

“This last one has injected enormous enthusiasm into the town because of how much it encompasses. The centre is so much more than a kindergarten and childcare centre, also comprising before and after school care for both of the primary schools in the town, as well as a maternal and child health centre, community meeting rooms, and even a kitchen garden,” Ms Lewis said.

“I think this is what is exciting me so much about Korumburra and its future – everything is becoming integrated, and chairing the round table has given me the privilege of appreciating this so much more because that is one of its main aims – to help integrate everything that is happening around Korumburra.”

The Korumburra Round Table was established by South Gippsland Shire Council two years ago after a unanimous motion of council in March 2013 to establish an inte-

grated community group for Korumburra.

It consists of 17 members and the group of volunteers meets once a month to improve things about Korumburra.

“We have everyone on it from Rotary, Koringal Women’s and the business association to Milpara and the sporting groups.

Everyone listens to what is happening in everyone else’s groups and there is a lot of interest in each other’s ideas. We’re all able to take back to our groups what the others are doing. The enthusiasm level is high,” Ms Lewis said.

It is a unique format that has community leaders and Strzelecki Ward councillors as well.

“One of our biggest achievements to date is the town signage project, with all four entries to the town now having the large ‘Heart of South Gippsland’ signs erected,” Ms Lewis said.

Last November, the Korumburra Round Table launched the town’s own Town App. The app lists Korumburra’s businesses and community services and can be downloaded for free onto smartphones and has been advertised on the back of 35 Burra Food trucks.

“For Korumburra things have never been more exciting than they are heading into 2017, and the reason why involves extremely enthusiastic people on many different fronts in our community, all supporting each other – and this is where the round table can do its best work – supporting them and adding its own input as well. Add to this the Korumburra Streetscape just around the corner, and the future couldn’t be brighter,” Ms Lewis said.

Follow the work of Korumburra Round Table at their Facebook page.

Turning point: Sheila Downey and her husband Andrew are baking cupcakes to raise funds for cancer research, inspired by their own cancer journey.

Bakers back cancer research

By Brad Lester A DRINK of Frangelico, Baileys and Kahlúa goes down well on balmy summer nights, but perhaps even more so when the liqueurs are the flavours of cupcakes bought for a cause that touches many South Gippslanders.

Sheila and Andrew Downey are making cupcakes for cancer research again this summer, continuing a tradition that has spanned three and a half years.

During that time they have baked 14,600 cupcakes and raised $43,500, including donations, towards cancer research at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne.

Cancer is a cause close to their hearts. Sheila was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago and under-

went a mastectomy. It was her own experience, and desire to help others, that led to the couple firing up their oven, again and again.

“I urge people to have a breast check. I’m a big believer in breast screening because that’s how my cancer was found,” Sheila said.

“I had no lumps, no discharge.

When they found the cancers, they were only two to three millimetres long and because there were three in my breast they took the breast off.”

As tough as the procedure was, that’s where Sheila’s cancer stopped.

“You have to live life. You have to make the most of the time that you’ve got,” she said.

The Downeys split their time between Inverloch and Berwick, and alongside their cupcakes, they take part in walking events to raise further money for cancer.

Last October, they joined the Melbourne One Day to Conquer Cancer

event, under their team banner, Simply the Breast.

Despite the mercury rising to just 11ºC and enduring wind and rain, they reached their 25km target, raising additional money for Peter Mac. Their cupcakes are so popular, they sold 1000 around Berwick before last Christmas and a fresh batch of 220 was sold within a few hours to campers at Inverloch’s foreshore camping ground recently.

In addition to the liqueur flavours, cake lovers can also enjoy vanilla, chocolate, passionfruit, berry, salted caramel, Nutella and coconut.

“It’s about awareness as much as fundraising. One day I would like cancer to be not such a scary word,” Sheila said. ►To place an order for cupcakes, go to the Downeys’ Facebook page, Sheila and Andrew’s Cupcakes (www.facebook.com/cupcakes4cancer1).

Sad start to school year

By Caroline Varrasso Crawford THE Kongwak Primary School community is devastated after the school has been burgled for the second time in as many months.

Ready to roll: the Korumburra Round Table App subcommittee at the launch of the app last November, from left, Bronwyn Beach, Noelene Cosson, president Pee-Wee Lewis and Brad Beach.

“Not only has your place been broken into but it’s the invasion of privacy, it’s the intrusion, they’re the things that hurt the most,” principal Wendy Caple said.

“They trashed the place, and rifled through everything.”

An estimated $4350 worth of technology was stolen from the school between 5pm, January 1, and 12.30pm on January 3.

Several computers, a television, a projector, and speakers, were taken from the school, just weeks out from the start

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Students at Kongwak Primary School have their own laptop from Grade 3 and keep it until graduation.

“These individual students have lost all their hard work,” Ms Caple said.

Children will now have to start the school year without much of this equipment and will be burdened with the knowledge there are people in their community who do not respect them, or their school.

“People work hard to keep the school running and this is an inconvenience to everyone,” Ms Caple said.

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“It’s really disappointing,” Ms Caple said.

“We have hearing impaired children at the school and the special speakers that enable them to hear properly in class have been taken. These children will now be at a disadvantage when term starts.”

This is the second time the school has been burgled over the summer holidays with $1300 worth of good already taken.

The first theft occurred between December 20 and December 27.

“It’s very significant to the community. They’ve stolen equipment that was specifically fundraised by the parents and friends association for the students,” Ms Caple said.

“Everyone thinks it will be a good hit to target schools because the department will cover it but that’s not the case.”

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Artist inspired by iconic landscapes

By Sarah Vella JANIE Frith’s landscapes aim to pull the viewer in, while capturing the “distinctive atmosphere and pervading spirit of place” as well as the drama of the scene.

Originally from New Zealand and now living in Fish Creek, Janie focuses her work mainly on local landscapes.

“I really love capturing sunlight, really strong shadows and when the sun kisses the hills,” she said.

“My studio looks directly onto Wilsons Promontory and it never ceases to amaze me, the colours, the changing light and sky.”

While she loves to produce landscapes, Janie is a versatile artist and works in many media, including watercolour, acrylic and oil paint and collage.

In the last two years, Janie completed an illustration course at Chisholm Institute in Frankston and has recently been asked to provide the drawings for a children’s book.

“I am storyboarding it at the moment. It is a book set at Uluru, about a little girl’s adventures with her dad and the animals they come across

along the way,” she said.

“I went to Uluru about a month ago to get references for the colours of the earth and things like that. It is a special place.”

This is the first full book Janie will have illustrated and considers it “very exciting”.

Art is something Janie grew up with in the city of Dunedin, on New Zealand’s South Island.

“My sisters and I would do art all the time. New Zealand was big on colouring competitions and when we were young we used to win everything,” she said.

“Our mother was really artistic and always encouraging.”

After high school, Janie attended art school and completed a fine arts course, before moving to Auckland to study teaching.

She then worked for about 15 years in secondary schools as an art specialist and also did a stint at tertiary level teaching drawing.

“Teaching art was a fulfilling occupation, I loved coming up with ideas to spark the children’s creative imaginations into drawing, painting and sculpting,” she said.

A shift to Melbourne and more teaching at primary schools was followed by a move to Fish Creek in 2007.

Looks over land: Fish Creek artist Janie Frith is inspired by the landscapes she sees around South Gippsland and is currently working on a series of images in charcoal.

While she has given up teaching in schools, Janie continues to teach students at her home studio, Art Blast Studios.

“The lack of self-consciousness in children is fantastic. The pure joy

they have at creating and producing art is truly inspiring,” she said.

The driver behind Janie’s passion for art is that there is always something new she wants to capture.

“I think I always look at things

through an artist’s eye. I am looking at colours, shapes and textures and taking it all in,” she said.

“With my art, I just want to put it out there and create more. I have always got a few things on the go.”

Education win ABOUT 3700 young people living in regional, rural and remote Australia will have better access to educational opportunities.

Under the Federal Government’s regional education package, from January 1, 2018 and subject to the passage of legislation, the period regional and remote area students have to earn the amount required to satisfy the workforce independence provisions for Youth Allowance (student) and ABSTUDY Living Allowance will be reduced from 18 months to 14 months.

Nationals Senator Bridget McKen-

zie, who heads the Senate Education and Employment Legislation Committee and chaired the 2015 Interdepartmental Committee on Access to Higher Education for Regional and Remote Students, has welcomed the announcement.

“Our regional education package means students finishing Year 12 this year may be able to take advantage of the 14 month period to earn $24,042 and be considered independent for Youth Allowance or ABSTUDY Living Allowance,” she said.

For more information on these changes, visit: https://www.humanservices.gov.au

Mayor’s message Cr Ray Argento

Not happy: Korumburra resident David Amor is in disbelief at the fire risk posed by out of control vegetation in areas managed by South Gippsland Shire Council and VicRoads.

Fire risk raises alarm

By Caroline Varrasso Crawford GRASS as high as four foot tall and growing on government housing blocks and on the side of the highways has caught the concern of the public.

Korumburra business owner David Amor believed South Gippsland Shire Council and VicRoads are not properly managing grass and shrubs growing in public areas.

“I’m disgusted they’re keeping the vegetation in this state,” Mr Amor said.

“The amount of cuts put through the grass has decreased both in number and in frequency over the years. You can see it on the side of highways from Leongatha to Korumburra, right through to Poowong.”

VicRoads regional director Scott Lawrence said roadside grass has been growing rapidly as a result of good rainfall throughout spring and warm weather.

Grassfires are therefore expected to be at a higher risk of occurring this year.

“The prolific growth is posing some challenges for maintenance crews. No sooner have we mowed an area and the grass has regrown.

We’ve been doing everything we can to keep on top of the roadside grass, but with such good growing conditions it’s been a real challenge,” Mr Lawrence said.

The next cut between Leongatha and Korumburra is currently planned for end of January.

“It’s an ugly look for Korumburra,” Mr Amor said. “Once a fire comes through, people will think they should have done more in hindsight.”

Council is responsible for carrying out fire hazard slashing and mowing on designated fire break roads and blocks of land that council is responsible for.

“The program is scheduled in line with the declaration of fire restrictions and to ensure regrowth does not occur before the season,”

communications and engagement officer Danielle Thompson said.

“The Korumburra area has been completed for this season.”

Mr Amor believes council is not taking responsibility for the maintenance of buildings they own either, with vegetation running rampant on nature strips of unoccupied houses and on the side of roads.

“They keep telling us it’s going to be the worst fire season and it’s the worst our roads have ever been.

If the shire wants to dictate to us, it has got to clean up its own act first,” Mr Amor said.

Council is not responsible for fire prevention on land owned by other government agencies which includes the South Gippsland Highway outside of 60km/h speed zones.

“If anybody has any questions or believes any council owned land has been missed then please log a request online or by calling customer service on 5662 9200 and a council officer will contact them to discuss it,” Ms Thompson said.

ONE of the major concerns for council in 2017 is the vacancy rate of shops in our major towns.

Having vibrant business districts is one of council’s priorities and I am keen to hear from people on how they think council can assist in addressing this issue.

I will be speaking to the leaders in our business communities and other interested parties, initially based in Foster, Korumburra and Leongatha, where I hope to collectively address the best way to tackle this issue and discuss ideas on how we can all facilitate the attraction of more economic activity to our region.

Council’s economic development and tourism team has a wide ranging role which includes supporting and encouraging the development and attraction of businesses; promoting the area to visitors and potential residents; and developing the business cases for critical infrastructure projects that help to enable local economic growth.

The team works closely with all levels of government, surrounding councils and other key groups such as Destination Gippsland and Prom Country Regional Tourism to support these activities and also coordinates workshops to help local businesses develop their skills and capabilities.

Importantly, the team has a critical role in assisting with economic recovery from natural disasters and economic downturn.

Some of the activities the team is currently working on include providing economic analysis and business engagement support for council’s main street redevelopment program; helping to establish new collaborative networks for local food producers and manufacturing businesses; and working

with our neighbouring shires to attract new investment into the region.

Some of the learnings from other towns within our shire and beyond will no doubt be used to influence ideas on how council can assist on this important issue and will be considered when we formulate our Council Plan.

Someone with a passion for business is my colleague, Councillor Andrew McEwen;

Cr Andrew McEwen.

The new council is blessed with a diversity of backgrounds and talents which include: farming, banking, community work, teaching and business. All have committed to working collaboratively for constructive change.

There is a recognition that we need to work with the community to fashion a preferred vision for the future. We need to define the characteristic that we all cherish and believe should be protected. We need to work collaboratively to define opportunities for sustainable development. We need a community dialogue about the preferred size and nature of development of the shire.

I am looking forward to working with my councillor colleagues to define our priorities for development for facilities through transparent and accountable master plans for sport, recreation and cultural facilities, for main street renewals and a clear policy for economic and tourism investments.

I am sure we have a council that is strongly committed to increase the emphasis on supporting economic development, for development of attractive contemporary community infrastructure and for equity and fairness in the distribution of new facilities.

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Nepal inspires Bri

By Tayla Kershaw BRI Copeland’s humanitarian spirit sent her to Nepal for three months late last year.

The now 19 year old had learnt about developing countries in her Year 12 health and human development class at Wonthaggi Secondary College. While she loved being part of the class, she didn’t like that she couldn’t help those in need.

Bass Coast Shire Council offered scholarships for young locals to volunteer overseas through the Foundation for Young Australians.

Bri’s successful application took her to Nepal, where she combined her passion to help others and her aspirations to become a teacher.

“I researched the country to see what it would be like, but I still had that culture shock. The further out from the city you went, the more people were struggling for clean water. The cities and tourist areas were fairly developed because of the interest the country gets from Mount Everest and other mountain treks,” she said.

Bri taught a school in the village of Pame. She started out teaching students in years six to eight, as she hopes to become a secondary school teacher.

“Year 10 is the highest year level in Nepal but I didn’t want to disrupt them before their exams,” she said.

“All year levels have exams. Students cannot go up a year level unless they pass their exam, which I

thought was pretty nerve wracking.”

Nepal’s exam policy is difficult for children with disabilities, but Bri was given the opportunity to help them understand their lessons.

“It was encouraging to see their confidence grow and the students start to use their imagination a bit more. They loved it although they found it challenging,” she said.

Bri also taught the early learners and found they were determined to learn.

“All the students I taught over the three months were ready and focused. I would talk about Australia and they were always very interested. They are landlocked, so they were particularly amazed after hearing about sea life. They thought stingrays were crazy animals,” she said.

Off duty, Bri stayed in the city of Pokhara. She bussed to the village on school days, which was about a 40 minute drive.

“Staying in the city was interesting because there always seemed to be something to celebrate. While I was there we celebrated Dashain, which is like Christmas. You celebrate with family and eat lots of food,” Bri said.

“There was also a festival to celebrate animals.

On the first day we celebrated cows because they are considered a holy animal.”

While in the city, Bri and some of the other volunteers would hold a conversation club in a cafe, where students could receive help with homework.

Bri also helped construct a greenhouse for the boys’ home at Pokhara and at the school.

Good habits: Bri Copeland (far right) encouraged Nepalese students into a routine of brushing their teeth during her time at a school in Pame.

“I got to see it finished but I didn’t see the plants go in so I hope they are really enjoying it,” she said.

“We also repainted the nursery at the school. It was a very dull room so we brightened it up.”

Bri said the journey had given her experience and perspective. She is now preparing to start a sec-

ondary teaching course at Monash Clayton.

She also hopes to return to Nepal someday.

“It was so daunting at first but I would go back in a second. The experience also gave me friends for life after meeting the other volunteers. I could now travel to places like the United Kingdom and France and have someone I could contact,” she said.

Council inspires change BASS Coast Shire Council and the community are working hand in hand to develop a healthier, more vibrant Bass Coast.

The councillors have been working overtime to properly engage with the community and establish new ideas that reflect the needs of residents and ratepayers, through the program Help Shape a Better Bass Coast.

These ideas have been taken back to council to digest, and will help shape the council plan.

Community members have expressed Sharing ideas: people share ideas with Bass Coast Shire their opinions both on and offline.

Council at the Cape Paterson session of the program Help Some of the ideas generated on Facebook included better traffic flow in InverShape a Better Bass Coast last week.

Newsagency ready to help students ALL the things students need to start the school year can be found at Leongatha Nextra Newsagency’s back to school sale.

“We have a huge range of products provided locally,” Dean Watchorn of the newsagency said.

The sale of school supplies has already started and will continue until February 17.

“We provide all the local schools with their products,” Mr Watchorn said.

School supplies: back to school sales have started at Leongatha Nextra Newsagency and staff member Philippa Littlejohn is happy to help families.

The equipment needed for the booklists from Leongatha Secondary College, Leongatha Primary School, and St Laurence’s Primary School can be found at newsagency.

As well as all time favourites there is a new range of stationery and books from Urban by Modena, with quirky designs to keep students happy.

The start of the new school year is just over two weeks away so get in early and stock up at Leongatha Nextra Newsagency.

The sale is while stocks last.

loch, a revitalisation project in the main street of Wonthaggi, youth centres, more parks and gardens, adequate rehabilitation services, and even a water park.

So far, council has spoken to communities in Cowes, Cape Paterson, Wonthaggi and Bass, with Rhyll, Inverloch and Churchill Island still to come. Hundreds of topics have been discussed.

“It has been fantastic. The program is going really well. The experienced staff at council have been thrilled with the response,” mayor Cr Pamela Rothfield said.

“People have really been engaging with us and it has set a precedent. We are talking about changing the name of the council plan to the community plan to reflect the work of everyone who contributed.”

While there were many topical issues raised, the need for more bike paths and improved medical services suggested the community is looking to develop Bass Coast into a healthier shire.

On top of these sessions, councillors have also invited ratepayers to share ideas and coffee in Cowes regularly, and have hosted pop up forums.

“We had a pop up forum in Inverloch, which was successful,” Cr Rothfield said.

“It was held in The Glade and we had a great response. One of the ideas that came from that was the establishment of a sound shell. I think it’s a really beautiful idea but it does need more discussion.”

More sessions will be held this week for those wanting to get involved.

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Summer fun at Sandy Point THE recent sandcastle competition run by the Sandy Point Community Group was as well attended and enjoyable as ever.

The fun continued on Saturday, December 31 with a market and delicious sausages cooked by the maestro Rick Martin.

The sandcastle competition, run by the Sandy Point Community Group, was fun for the many children and parents who entered.

Also in the town, a group of interested residents recently banded together to form a Sandy Point Music and Social Committee with the aim of organising regular events at the community centre at Sandy Point.

Based on the successful concept of the village atmosphere created at the cafe on Friday and Saturday nights, they have decided to expand this concept to encompass a range of events for all to enjoy.

The first was an evening with Greg Champion, singer, songwriter, country/ folk musician, comedian and radio personality, last Saturday.

Fun in the sun: Sandy Point beach was packed on Saturday, December 31 for the annual sand castle competition held by the Sandy Point Community Group.

There are more musical events coming soon to the Sandy Point Community Centre.

The plan is to encompass different styles of music to cater for different ages and groups, with the main focus on having social and fun evenings.

Group members encourage people to share their ideas and special requests for future events.

As a result of running such events, the group hopes to make a small profit with the proceeds being donated to worthy causes with a local connection.

For example, any profit from the first two events will be given to the South Gippsland Hospital.

Summer is jam packed with activities and events in Sandy Point.

The Sandy Point Food-

ies Market was run by the Sandy Point Community Group after the fun run from Waratah last Sunday.

A wide variety of food vendors sold such food as Turkish, Russian, Indian and Thai, through to hot potatoes, tacos, nachos, popcorn, nuts, ice cream, salamis, olives, preserves, fresh fruit and vegetables and drinks, including coffee, slushies and wine.

Mayor’s message Cr Pamela Rothfield

Delicious blueberries: blueberry farm owner Santo Giardina with a handful of freshly handpicked blueberries at his Mirboo North farm.

Blueberries just special

By Jessica Anstice ON a property of 20 acres just out of Mirboo North is the Giardinas’ wonderful blueberry farm.

“Our farm is the oldest blueberry farm in the whole of Australia,” farm owner Santo Giardina said.

The farm has been owned by his family for more than 70 years, going through generation after generation.

The farm is a supplier to IGA in Leongatha, as well as major markets in Melbourne including the Footscray market.

The farm distributes its product via agent G.R and E.R Harvey Pty Ltd. The blueberry season begins at the end

of December and dies off around the start of March every year, so harvesting is in full swing.

During the season, the Giardinas employ two or three casual harvesters or students for casual work during the summer holidays.

Santo and his wife Maria welcome the public to stop by the farm anytime to pick their own berries. The sign is usually out the front of the farm on Sundays.

Wander through the rows of blueberry bushes and pick the plumpest, juiciest berries you can find and then take your fresh berries home to enjoy.

There are five different varieties the farm grows of berries to pick from.

The blueberry farm is located at 3 Bickerton Lane in Mirboo North.

ONE of my more enjoyable tasks as mayor, is the opportunity to get out and about in Bass Coast, meet people, hear their stories, ideas and opinions and discover many innovative initiatives.

We have a community with such a diverse range of interests, talents and skills and if you just scratch the surface, a huge array of events, meetings, exhibitions, gatherings and celebrations are there to be discovered.

I recently launched the Tidelines Marine Litter Art Exhibition at the Wonthaggi Library, which is an initiative by the Friends of Harmers Haven, whereby artwork has been created from rubbish found on our local beaches.

Everyone involved in the project should be congratulated, because this initiative is doing more than picking up the garbage from our beaches; it is raising awareness of the problems associated with marine litter, especially plastics, on our beaches and in our oceans.

I am proud to say this project is fully supported by the Bass Coast Shire Council and the Wonthaggi Library will be home to this exhibition throughout the month of January. So I would urge

both local residents and visitors to our region, to pop into the library, see the creativity on show and you may learn something about marine pollution at the same time.

As an extension to the marine litter exhibition, the Boomerang Bags initiative was highlighted. The concept of creating fabric bags you return to stores upon your next visit is brilliant. I met ladies who are working tirelessly making these fabric bags for the community use, and I applaud their dedication. The shocking statistics of plastic bags in our oceans would convince anyone to check out this project at www.boomerangbags. org to find out more.

Last week, I also had the privilege of opening the Phillip Island and District Railway Modellers Annual Exhibition in Cowes. I often wonder why we are so captivated by a miniaturised world, how we all love the opportunity to see the intricate details of life in these incredible tiny little towns. Railway modelling is a hobby which attracts both young and old – it’s a hobby which can last a lifetime.

I am delighted council supports the Phillip Island and District Railway Modellers, whose membership spans from Grantville to Inverloch, and if anyone is interested in dipping their toes into the miniature world of railway modelling, I

would encourage you to jump on line and chat to the members about their weekly meetings – on Facebook PIADRM. I congratulate the club on its wonderful show and I know that everyone enjoyed it.

By now, I hope you have all heard (and maybe even attended) our ‘Help shape a better Bass Coast’ community engagement sessions and pop-ups!

I attended the Inverloch pop-up at Music in the Glades, as well as the session in Cowes, and another at Bass, last week. There are plenty more happening throughout the month, so keep an eye out for our marquee, or visit www. basscoast.vic.gov.au/abetterbasscoast for session times. These sessions are an opportunity for our community to engage with council and give us your ideas and feedback, so that we can craft the new four year plan based on what our community desires.

If you are unable to attend these engagement sessions, please keep an eye out for my ‘Coffee with a Councillor’ catch-ups outside Woolworths each week (either Tuesdays or Thursdays). I am enjoying meeting and talking with locals and visitors, and of course getting ideas, opinions and observations – so please don’t hesitate to join me for a cuppa.

Rotarians entertain in Inverloch UP TO 500 people enjoyed the superb music of Inverloch group Stiletto Groove at a public concert recently.

The Rotary Club of Inverloch staged the annual Music in the Glade event to thank the community for its support of Rotary projects throughout the year.

The band, formed by the Bowden family of Inverloch, presented a memorable selection of music from the seventies, eighties

Standout sound: Phil Bowden of Stiletto Groove leads his band through a dance-inspiring song at Music in The Glade, held by the Rotary Club of Inverloch.

and nineties.

A seafood platter raffle was well supported.

Rotarians had a busy day on Saturday, January 7, with the concert in the evening and a craft market in the Inverloch Community Hub during the day.

The club’s next craft market is on Saturday, January 28 and on the Sunday after, the club will draw its fundraising raffle at the Inverloch Lions Community Farmers Market, with a standup paddleboard to win.

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N inspection of this impeccable property will not disappoint.

Upon arrival you will be graced by beautiful iceberg roses that line the driveway and the stylish portico entrance is just the beginning of what awaits you beyond the front door.

This home is very unassuming and you’ll be amazed about the space surrounding you.

The master bedroom is exceptionally large and spacious and offers a very appealing “his and hers” walk in robe, and is supported by a massive ensuite.

The other two bedrooms would easily accommodate queen size beds and also have built in robes.

There are three living areas that, for a growing family, would allow everyone plenty of room to move.

The fully appointed kitchen is positioned perfectly for entertaining and feeding the masses.

Perfectly positioned bay windows provide plenty of light and a lovely outlook of the manicured garden.

There is ducted heating and cooling that controls the climate within the house, the colour palette is fresh and neutral and the fixtures and fittings are of high quality.

The double lock up garage has been converted into an extra bedroom, but could easily be returned to car parking space. There is also another outdoor studio/office for either more accommodation or for a home business.

Another added bonus is a large four bay lock up shed, concrete floor and power.

At the rear of the property is a

paddock that would be perfect to run a few animals.

Within minutes from the town centre, the location of this property is keenly sought after, and the fact that it is one hectare in size also adds appeal.

If you’ve been waiting for that special place, then maybe this is it.

LEONGATHA 5 Ditchley Court Landmark Harcourts Leongatha 5662 2292

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STAR Real

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River frontage sustainable living A PICTURESQUE river frontage location at the head of the Dumbalk Valley is just the beginning of the idyllic lifestyle this two acre (approx) property offers.

Set amongst established gardens, including a productive vegetable patch and orchard, with abundant water supply and a 4.5kw solar electric system, this beautifully presented property is fully set up for new owners to enjoy the best in sustainable rural living.

With north and south facing decks, there’s always somewhere to enjoy the surrounding rural views.

The home offers four bedrooms, including main with ensuite, and two adjoining liv-

DUMBALK 25 Trease and Robbins Road Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922 Offers over

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ing areas, linked by a central kitchen.

A solid fuel heater, plus reverse cycle air conditioning, keeps the home comfortable all year round.

A 6m x 6m garage/workshop, plus a single car garage adjoining the house, gives plenty of shed space.

The property has around 300 metres of frontage to the east branch of the Tarwin River, and also has a lease on the adjoining river land, increasing the available grazing land which has enabled the current owners to run four steers year round.

Inspection will delight, but be warned; once you enter this property you will find it very hard to leave.

Come and see how good rural lifestyle living can be.

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ADVERTISING FEATURE

STAR Real

Family home, potential three lot subdivision O N a massive, flat 5,487m² corner block and with two excellent made road frontages, this property has the potential for a three lot subdivision (STCA.)

Central to the town and close to a childcare centre, the three bedroom - two living room home with large lawn expanses will suit families wanting space inside and out.

The main living is a spacious open plan comprising lounge, dining and kitchen The kitchen is partially divided by high bench tops with feature glass brickwork and overhead glass cabinets.

The lounge section has solid fuel heating, an open fireplace with beautiful mantelpiece surround and two large bay windows.

An almost complete wall taken up as a bay window and a solid fuel heater are features in another living room, rumpus room of approximately five squares.

This room has access out to two tiered levels of undercover entertaining areas, plus portico entrance.

One bedroom is downstairs along with the family bathroom and sauna.

Another two bedrooms upstairs open off a large landing area (third living /playroom/ parent retreat) which has an office alcove.

All bedrooms have plenty of built in storage and make great use of dormer window space upstairs.

The main bedroom has an ensuite.

Gardens are mainly lawn dotted with colourful garden beds, beautiful gums and a nature reserve section.

A garage, carport, garden and wood sheds provide plenty of storage.

A little bit of a paint and tidy up is all that’s needed to bring this period home back to its former glory; a large stately family home in an excellent location, one with plenty p y of potential. p

LEONGATHA 44 Gray Street Insight Real Estate Leongatha 5662 2220

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Pool fun: from left; Summer Burger from Loch catches up with Briley Staben, Tyler Comer, Hannah Staben and Jade Comer from Poowong East to cool down at the Poowong pool recently.

Beat the heat: Millie Holder-Smith from Krowera, and Estelle Bateman, Greta Batemen, and Dave Bateman from Woodleigh splashed around together at the Poowong pool recently.

Pools offer splashing good time NOTHING sounds like summer like the squeals of delight of children enjoying fun times with family and friends at pools across South Gippsland.

Pools at Poowong, Korumburra, Mirboo North, Leongatha and Foster have provided entertainment for locals and visitors alike this summer, and The Star has been there to capture the action.

Left, Confident in water: Georgia Barnes, 5, shows one of her water tricks in the Mirboo North pool last week.

Great spot: Hannah Cheetan, and Chelsea and Matthew Adam from Corinella soak up the atmosphere of the Mirboo North pool.

Cooling off: Jane Draper, 7, Oscar Draper, 6, VicSwim teacher Mira Halpern-Wilson, Heidi Cawwood, 5, Maeve Stoertebecker, 4, and Billy Cawwood, 4 had a ball at the Mirboo North pool last week.

Above, Done for the day: Elijah Le Serve and Liam Egan from Loch finished their VicSwim lesson and were ready for a break at the Korumburra pool recently.

So cute: Clementine, 2, from Mirboo North loves the stunning setting of the Mirboo North pool.

Big splash: Will Reynolds from Korumburra loved the deep end at the Korumburra pool recently.

Right, Making memories: Chelsea and Georgia Barnes enjoyed each other’s company at the Mirboo North pool last week.

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The Good Life

Your LOCAL guide to Art and Entertainment

Vote for Earthbøund AUSTRALIA Day is fast approaching and with it the highly anticipated Triple J’s Hottest 100.

The progressive metal core band Earthbøund has put itself up for nomination this year.

A relatively new band on the scene, Earthbøund was formed by four young locals – guitarists Daniel Drowley of Inverloch and Jake Kershaw of Glen Alvie, bassist David Lawson of Inverloch and drummer Rhys Alexander of Wonthaggi.

“Daniel and I came up with the idea to start a band in 2014. We got one of our best friends David on board and we knew Rhys was school. Rhys is an awesome drummer so we asked him to join as well,” Jake said.

“With the support of our friend Cody Nelson, we started writing our first EP (extended play) Solstice.”

The EP includes seven songs, all of which were completed in 2015.

Through a mutual friend, the band came into contact with Lachlan Pickford, a sound engineer and producer from Lynbrook who helped them through the recording process.

However, the band was still in need of a singer.

To find their missing band member, Earthbøund held a Facebook audition. After receiving several video responses, they found 23 year old Tom Armstrong from Croydon.

After deciding that Solstice needed to be heard

again by fresh ears, the EP was mixed and mastered by Nick Sjogren, who later became the band’s producer.

Earthbøund landed its first gig at Your Local in Knox. The single Masquerade was released a week before the show.

This was followed by more gigs held at Wrangler, the Reverence Hotel and Bang!

Earthbøund was first heard on the radio in early November on a Triple J segment called ‘The New Noise’.

“It was really exciting and prompted us to nominate the band for the Hottest 100,” Jake said.

“We nominated Masquerade. We recently hit 1000 views on that song and it would be pretty exciting to get some votes.”

Solstice was finally released on November 17 last year, and can be found on the websites Bandcamp and YouTube.

Earthbøund has more new material planned for 2017, including a cover release.

On behalf of Earthbøund, Jake thanked the following people for helping to launch the band; Lachlan Pickford, band manager Aimee Harris, SA Creative graphic designer Simon Abbottsmith, pho- New talent: from left, Jake Kershaw, Rhys Alexander, Tom Armstrong, Daniel Drowley and tographer Martin Wood, guitar tech Michael Harron, David Lawson have spent the last two years forming the band Earthbøund. Earthbøund’s and live sound engineer Peter Vulic. single Masquerade can be voted for in this year’s Triple J’s Hottest 100.

To vote for Earthbøund in Triple J’s Hottest 100, go to Triple J’s website and type in Masquerade by Earthbøund under add a track.

Beach bash at the Inlet DRESS in your best beach gear and join the party at one of Inverloch’s leading venues.

The Inlet Hotel is hosting its annual Beach Party this Saturday from 8.30pm.

Come along and enjoy a great night out. This year’s event is expected to be bigger and better than ever with entertainment provided by local band The Paddy Cakes.

The Paddy Cakes are an alternative/indie rock band formed in Gippsland last year.

Consisting of Dalton Tripodi (vocals/guitar), Midge Jacobsen (bass/vocals), Oakley Kerr (lead guitar) and Jonah Sleswick (drums/percussion),

the band has already developed a cult following in Gippsland, including the Sockettes This will be their first gig in Gippsland after recently playing at Essendon VFL’s Christmas breakup in Melbourne.

The band will be playing at 9pm and will be followed by a DJ. Drink specials will be available all night.

Best dressed partygoers will have the chance to win some amazing door prizes.

The Inlet’s Beach Party is strictly an 18 years and over event.

Get in early to grab yourself a ticket and only 250 tickets will be sold at the door.

Gecko celebrates 10 years GECKO Studio Gallery opened its doors in Fish Creek on January 8, 2007 after five months of preparation.

Founded by Kerry Spokes and Michael Lester, Gecko is now a thriving business in a still relatively small but very much a bustling town.

The business started because Kerry found out that John Koenders of Studio Reflections Photography in Leongatha was selling his framing equipment.

Michael thought Kerry merely wanted to frame her own artworks on weekends but was quickly disabused of that notion.

All of a sudden he found himself building workbenches for the framing studio, painting the gallery building, and trying to figure out how to run an art gallery and framing business.

In late 2010 Adrian Johnson of Wonthaggi and late of the Framing Art Place (which had closed down) was quickly recruited to work at Gecko as the framer. Adrian is an award winning painter of sublime oil paintings as well as the Gecko framer.

Gecko was started as a commercial gallery to showcase contemporary art from local artists and from further afield.

Exhibitions have ranged from acrylics, oil paintings, watercolours and drawings through to pin-hole camera photography, marbled paper, chicken wire sculptures, paper collage, glass, stitched and painted silk and, of course, printmaking. To date, Gecko has staged 110 exhibitions.

The official opening was held on February 18, 2007, in plus-40°C heat and everyone hung out on the footpath as it was too hot in the gallery.

Col Suggett, sculptor and designer from Venus Bay, gave a speech “celebrating the conditions and outlook in this part of the world that allows the creation of such vibrant multi-faceted art businesses such as Gecko Studio Gallery”.

The gallery gradually filled with jewellery and ceramics and other artisan and craft items; much on consignment, mostly from locals with some from elsewhere.

The art materials started in a small way in around

Back then: Kerry Spokes and Michael Lester are proud of the tenth anniversary of their Gecko Studio Gallery in Fish Creek. Photo: Michael Pitts of People Places Things Gallery.

2008 and also took off so that now there is a large selection always threatening to take over more exhibition space.

Gecko has run many art workshops over the years with a leaning towards printmaking but with forays out into drawing, watercolour and wood engraving.

Kerry’s artwork is an integral part of the business with some of her work translated into art cards, decorated tiles and limited edition prints, alongside her original artworks for sale. Future plans to extend their range and sales reach of tiles and cards produced by Gecko are afoot.

Kerry and Michael would like to thank their customers, supporters, current and past staff and everyone else who have helped them reach this point and invite everyone to a soirée between 6pm and 8pm, Friday, January 20 at Gecko Studio Gallery, 15 Falls Road, Fish Creek.

Phone 5683 2481 or email info@geckostudiogallery.com.au or look the gallery up on Facebook and Instagram.

There will a selection of images from the 10 years of Gecko on display and some speeches recounting times of interest over the last 10 years.

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Violence victims find new voice A VICTIM of domestic violence is calling on other victims to help each other.

Theresa O’Dea has battled abuse at the hands of many partners and has formed a support group to be based in Wonthaggi to help victims escape the cycle of abuse.

The Cape Paterson woman has expressed her own suffering by writing about the impact domestic violence has on victims’ lives, via books and poetry.

“Domestic violence ruins the lives of many and we all need to pull together to support each other, if we’ve been, and are still being victimised by perpetrators’ antisocial behaviour,” she said.

“I found that my voice was unheard and this left me mentally and emotionally devastated for life.”

Ms O’Dea has established the self help group Hopeishope11 for women to share stories and resources.

She said victims often find it hard to leave a violent partner, given they were initially attracted to that person for a reason.

“You lose confidence, you develop depression, and you constantly feet you’re no good and that you’re useless,” she said.

Ms O’Dea felt let down by the justice system, with police unable to obtain enough evidence to form a case against perpetrators despite her horrific injuries.

“It’s just not black and white like you see on television. Sometimes there are children involved,” she said.

“We should be focusing on employing more support workers. Women aged 44 and above are falling out of the system. The government needs to be looking out for us. We want some sort of government compensation every year.

“I’ve never been on a holiday because I’ve always been running away from violence.”

She called for safer housing for victims and ongoing counselling from governments.

Hopeishope11 will start on Friday, February 24 from 10am to noon. Ring Ms O’Dea for a venue on 0416 866 699.

United effort: Theresa O’Dea (left) is inviting domestic violence victims to attend a new support group she has established.

She has shared her own experience of domestic violence with Australian domestic violence campaigner and 2015 Australian of the Year, Rosie Batty.

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Horticultural website blooms SOUTH Gippsland Shire Council granted the Leongatha Horticultural Society $1000 towards its Spring is South Gippsland website.

The money was granted in December at the round one presentation, after the group submitted its application.

The website was created by three Royal Horticultural Society Victoria members: Fran Grylls, South Gippsland regional president; Sue Thompson, president of Leongatha Horticultural Society, and Lillian Brittain of Leongatha Horticultural Society and Rose Show Committee, plus Rob Hicks, multimedia designer, to list horticultural activities in the shire.

The website has been around for nearly three years.

Sixty people attended the introductory event at the Meeniyan Hall in 2014 when the idea of the website first came about, leading to a good response from

the public.

In the first year, the website promoted 20 different events.

During the second year of the website, Leongatha Horticultural Society hosted two major events: the 60th Daffodil Festival and the 45th Rose Show.

“We see coordinating all related events in a single free promoting website as a great way of tying things together,” society member Ms Brittain said.

The website is starting to achieve its goal of promoting a group of related events in a website that is now reaching communities well beyond the South Gippsland region.

Having a calendar base of annual events enables community activities to be coordinated effectively.

The 2016 objectives were to increase and improve the website content and to expand into social media platforms.

Check out the website at: SpringisSouthGippsland.com.au.

Up to date: Lillian Brittain works on the Spring is South Gippsland website to promote horticultural events.

Help for young people to ‘Reconnect’ YOUNG people who have left school early and struggled to find work or training are being encouraged to access support through the Reconnect program.

Community College Gippsland (CCG) is delivering the new Victorian Government support and engagement program in west and south Gippsland.

Reconnect provides an opportunity for young peo-

ple to receive one-on-one support to assess their needs and gain a tailored skills and career development plan.

CCG Reconnect project officer Helen Rabot said the program was assisting a number of young people aged from 15 to 24 years.

“We are supporting young people to work through barriers they may face and to identify pathways suited to them to reconnect into education and training,” she said.

Ms Rabot said some young people who have

been out of school, training or employment for a while may need assistance in gaining personal skills to build confidence, access transport, learn job search skills or help with mental health issues.

“The Reconnect program can help to assess individual circumstances and refer the appropriate service to support each young person,” she said.

She said it was important to spread the message to young people, parents, carers and others that there

Talk family violence THE Salvation Army will raise awareness of family violence at an event in March.

The public is invited to brunch to be enlightened by guest speaker Kristy McKellar, a renowned consultant in the family violence sector.

The event will be held on Satur-

day, March 4 at 10am at The Salvation Army Leongatha, at 2 Long Street, Leongatha.

The cost is $15, including brunch, please RSVP by Monday, February 13.

Bookings via https://www.trybooking. com/OHXX, and for more information contact Tia Saengjan on 8872 6408.

Helping out: volunteers from the Inverloch Men’s Shed sold secondhand books at the Anderson Inlet Angling Club’s Annual Trash and Treasure Market recently. The men’s shed stall raised funds to outfit the shed at Inverloch Recreation Reserve. Among the helpers were, from left, Frank Deane, Alan Gandy and Brian Williams. The market featured many stalls, craft and a white elephant stall run by the club.

is a new support program available to help young people who feel disengaged to connect and explore new options for their future.

Young people are eligible for the Reconnect program if they are: • aged between 15 and 17 years and have an approved exemption from school; • aged between 17 and 24 and have not completed Year 12 and not in education, training or employment; and • aged 20-24 and have completed Year 12 but have been unemployed for 12 months or more.

For more information on the Reconnect Program contact Community College Gippsland, Reconnect project officer on 03 5622 6000 or 0419 337 039.

Sparking interest: young people are re-engaging with training through the Reconnect program delivered by Community College Gippsland.

A Star is born

WILLIAM John Taber was born at Bass Coast Health on January 7 to Maddison and Brenton Taber of Wonthaggi.

MAX Vernon was born on January 4 at Leongatha Hospital to Mia Allen and Zak Vernon of San Remo.

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Farming Insight Jill takes the lead at Landcare THE South Gippsland Landcare Network will welcome Jill Vella as network coordinator for 2017, while Kate McKenzie is off on maternity leave for 12 months.

Jill may be familiar to many South Gippsland Landcare group members as she was a project officer from 2008 to 2013, working on projects including the million trees for South Gippsland and healthy soils programs.

Jill and her husband Michael farm deer on their 42 hectare property at Koonwarra, running a paddock to plate venison business.

For the past three years, Jill has delivered the Ag-

ricultural Climate Change Resilience project for the South Gippsland and Bass Coast shire councils.

This project was funded through the State Government’s Victorian adaptation and sustainability partnership.

Excited to be returning to work with the network, Jill will bring extensive local knowledge plus an enthusiasm to develop local partnerships with SGLN. She said it will be good to be back in the Landcare office and work with board, including new chair Frank Dekker.

“As network coordinator, it will be exciting to build on the relationships I have developed through the Agricultural Climate Change Resilience Project,”

she said.

“Landcare is all about its members, it is a grass roots organisation. I will be relying on them to tell me what they want, so the network can help them achieve their environmental goals.”

Since leaving the network in 2013, Jill “never really went away” and continued to provide editorial services to the network as well as EcoTender monitoring field work, as well as a passionate involvement in her own Landcare group, Nerrena.

Jill holds an Advanced Diploma of Agriculture from the University of Melbourne and a Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Biological and Environmental testing) from Chisholm Institute.

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Interstate competition drives up prices THERE were approximately 1500 export and 300 young cattle penned representing an increase of 700 head week on week.

In charge: Koonwarra’s Jill Vella will be taking on the role of South Gippsland Landcare Network coordinator in 2017 for 12 months. She is a former Landcare project officer and is looking forward to returning to the organisation.

An interstate export processor rejoined the regular buying group after a long absence and most buyers were operating in a dearer market.

Quality was good with a large proportion of the yarding carrying plenty of weight and condition.

Trade cattle sold from firm for some up to 15c/kg dearer. Grown steers and bullocks improved 10c to 20c/ kg. Heavy weight grown heifers sold a little dearer for some, but a larger and more mixed offering saw the average hold firm.

Heavy weight beef cows sold 6c to 7c easier with not all of the usual buyers operating, while the leaner grades of cows sold from firm to 5c/kg dearer. Heavy weight C and B muscle bulls improved 4c to 9c, while the dairy lots held firm.

Heavy weight vealers suited to butcher orders sold from 316c to 350c/kg. Yearling trade steers made between 320c and 335c/kg for a limited selection. Yearling heifers to the trade sold between 296c and 340c/kg.

Grown steers made from 310c to 343c/kg. Bullocks sold from 310c to 340c/kg. Heavy weight bullocks exceeding 750kg made between 310c and 332c/kg. Heavy

weight grown heifers sold between 267c and 306c/kg.

Heavy weight Friesian manufacturing steers made from 260c to 288c with the crossbred portion from 270c to 320c/kg.

Most light and medium weight cows sold from 192c to 230c/kg. Heavy weight cows made mostly between 222c and 265c/kg. Heavy weight C and B muscle bulls sold between 266c and 308c with the dairy lots between 246c and 276c/kg.

The next sale draw - January 18 & 19: 1.

SEJ, 2. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 3. Alex Scott & Staff, 4. Rodwells, 5. Landmark, 6. Elders.

Sheep sale Wednesday at 1pm (weekly).

Prime Sale - Wednesday, January 11 BULLOCKS 8 Hurstdale Pty Ltd, Tarwin 14 Alcheringa Pastoral Co, Mardan 15 Truro Angus, Glenmaggie 13 T. & B.M. Dodds, Corinella 2 D.M. & J.A. Nash, Korumburra 1 M.M. Lawless, Driffield

574.4kg 667.5kg 716.0kg 651.9kg 625.0kg 585.0kg

342.6 339.6 339.6 330.0 330.0 330.0

$1967.81 $2266.83 $2431.54 $2151.35 $2062.50 $1930.50

STEERS 6 E.J. & A. Opray, Dumbalk 350.0kg 350.0 $1225.00 2 R., J. & M. Kershaw, Archies Creek 372.5kg 345.6 $1287.36

1 H.J. Ahrens, Foster 330.0kg 3 DeMerlo Contractors, Tarwin 405.0kg 16 Hurstdale Pty Ltd, Tarwin 524.4kg 1 A. Maruzza, Dumbalk 405.0kg HEIFERS 1 R., J. & M. Kershaw, Archies Creek 325.0kg 12 B. & N. Shandley, Leongatha North 333.3kg 16 I. & J. Montgomery, Inverloch 362.8kg 1 G. & R. Jarvie, Hazelwood 415.0kg 1 D.J. & R.E. Harrison, Meeniyan 370.0kg 1 R. Daff, Yarram 405.0kg COWS 2 C.A. & D.M. Allott, Toora 732.5kg 1 T. Bright, Buffalo 785.0kg 2 Calder Dairies, Meeniyan 825.0kg 2 S. Anderson, San Remo 615.0kg 7 G.F. & R.J. Scanlon, Leongatha 567.9kg 2 R.J. & G.L. Browne, Tarwin 747.5kg BULLS 1 P. Brydon, Koonwarra 1040.0kg 1 A. Filsell & E. Smith, Wonthaggi 965.0kg 1 S.I. & C.A. Harrison, Giffard West 1080.0kg 1 P.B. & L.K. Vening, Hedley 1045.0kg 1 G.W. & G.J. Bland, Yarram 1185.0kg 1 Vuiller Shorthorns, Waratah 1115.0kg

344.6 342.6 342.6 341.6

$1137.18 $1387.53 $1796.51 $1383.48

348.6 339.6 339.6 339.6 335.6 334.2

$1132.95 $1132.00 $1232.11 $1409.34 $1241.72 $1353.51

332.6 332.6 332.6 255.0 254.6 252.6

$2436.30 $2610.91 $2743.95 $1568.25 $1445.76 $1888.19

307.6 302.6 295.6 295.2 294.6 294.6

$3199.04 $2920.09 $3192.48 $3084.84 $3491.01 $3284.79

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Farming Insight Rabbit virus set for release A NEW strain of rabbit haemorrhagic disease known as RHDV1 K5 or K5 will be released in several sites across South Gippsland in early 2017.

Twelve release sites within 100km of Leongatha have been chosen after a rigorous selection process, with a total of 150 release sites across the state.

Phillip Island Nature Parks environment ranger Stuart Murphy said rare plants such as Crimson Berry and many orchid species are threatened by rabbits on Phillip Island.

“Phillip Island was selected as one of the release sites of RHDV1 K5,” he said.

“Prior to the release, the rabbit population will be monitored and sampling will be undertaken to assess numbers and to check for the prevalence of other diseases.”

Agriculture Victoria’s rabbit specialist John Matthews said K5 is not a new virus, but rather a new strain of the existing virus already established and widespread in Australia.

He said the release sites were chosen after considering the area to be treated, rabbit numbers, proximity to other release sites and climatic conditions.

“The disease is transmitted by blowflies and bush flies so we aim to use the wind to aid spread.

The flies land on the rabbits, pick up the virus and are then lifted by wind and dropped somewhere else in Australia,” he said.

Mr Matthews said the release of K5 is not going to be a “silver bullet” and landholders will need to continue conducting rabbit control activities.

“Landholders need to get busy, get planning and make most of once in a generation opportunity,” he said.

The new strain the virus is not expected to result in population reductions like those seen in 1996-97 when calicivirus first arrived in Victoria.

“A high percentage of rabbits are resistant or immune to calicivirus. It (K5) will work and we will see an impact of 10 to 40 per cent population reduction,” Mr Matthews said.

“From recent monitoring in Victoria, some rabbit numbers at our long term trials are up and some are fairly static.

“What has been recorded recently is the ma- Rabbit season: a recent rabbit control workshop was held by the South Gippsland Landcare jority of females monitored are both lactating and Network in the lead up to the release of the new strain of rabbit haemorrhagic disease known pregnant. It is likely we are going to have at least as RHDV1 K5 or K5. another three generations of rabbits prior to the release.

“Ideally we want to release the disease into a population that has no kittens at all.”

The Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources is currently doing a lot of monitoring and virus profiling so it can truly measure the impact of K5 once it is released.

Mr Matthews said K5 was selected because it may overcome the protective effects of a benign calicivirus which naturally occurs within Australia’s rabbit population.

“K5 has the potential to kill more rabbits and provide for a faster death than the current strain of RHDV,” he said.

There is a vaccine available to protect pet, meat and research rabbits from K5.

Cooling your cows this summer NOW that the hot weather is here, it is a good time to think about the immediate actions that can be taken to minimise heat stress in the herd.

There are severe consequences for heat-stressed cows - decreased milk production, reduced feed intake, potential loss of body condition, mastitis, potential to not conceive or to abort, and many other animal health related symptoms.

There are short and long-term risk management practices that can be implemented to reduce the impact of hot weather.

The Cool Cows program developed by Dairy Australia offers a suite of resources, guiding you to areas of your farm that can benefit from some simple immediate actions.

If you know the day is going to be high risk for heat stress, you can plan to change your daily routine, getting cows milked and fed before 10am in the morning and delaying afternoon milking time to after 5pm.

This can make a big difference to cows coping with heat.

Think about how far you are asking the cows to walk in the hottest part of the day (about 3pm) and on extreme days, avoid walking the cows to the dairy until after 4pm.

You may consider changing your paddock rotation, keeping cows on a sacrifice paddock or cool stand-off area.

Sprinklers provide a huge benefit to cows.

Suggestions are to have sprinklers that can operate on a 15-minute cycle where the system is on for one to three minutes and then remains turned off until the commencement of the next cycle.

This allows enough time for cows to be wet to the point that excess water does not drip down the udders, as it is important to not increase the risk of mastitis. You also don’t want extra water contributing to the effluent stream.

You can hose down the collecting yard before bringing in the cows. This will cool down the concrete surface and will help to keep your cows cooler.

In combination with sprinklers, fans and ventilation systems in the dairy also keep cows cool.

During extreme hot weather, a cow will reduce her feed intake and try to consume most of her feed in cooler parts of the day. This can compromise rumen function, causing a wider variation in rumen pH and a greater risk of ruminal acidosis.

A diet that combines high-quality fibre with increased energy and a high rate of buffers can help minimise these effects.

For high-producing herds, it is even more important to manage diet and it would be worth discussing with your nutritionist other options like slowly fermentable sources of starch, feeding partial-mixed rations and fat supplementation.

During the cooler times of the year, some longerterm solutions can be implemented.

These include installing water troughs, shade

cloth over the dairy yard and a roof over the feed pad, depending on the farm’s feeding system.

For the even longer term, you could plant trees across the farm to provide shade, but ensure you do this as part of your whole-farm plan.

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public notice THE LEONGATHA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

BIG BOOK SALE FICTION & NON FICTION

JANUARY 19 & 20 Leongatha Mechanics Institute 11am until 4pm

Classified advertising closes 12 noon Mondays

situations vacant

situations vacant

PROGRAMS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER $23.88 MINIMUM – 18 HOURS PER WEEK

SG SPLASH is seeking a Programs Development Officer to develop and build aquatic based programs at SG SPLASH, which will service the community both for adults and children.

We are looking for an experienced Aquatic based person with a passion to develop and grow new programs. Great time management and communication skills essential. Please address CV, cover letter with key selection criteria to shai.bryant@ymca.org.au

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 27 JANUARY 2017 To learn more, visit us online at:

www.victoria.ymca.org.au/about/careers

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

SUNDAY 29 JANUARY 2017 12 noon to 5pm BYO Food & Drinks

DECLARATION OF SERVICED PROPERTIES In accordance with Section 144 of the Water Act 1989, notice is hereby given that the lots listed below have been provided with water and/or sewer services and are now liable to be rated as serviced properties from the dates also given below.

109 Reed Crescent, Wonthaggi PS748683V as from 14th September 2016 20 Lavington Street, Inverloch PS737495J as from 19th September 2016

Catch up with founding Principal Frank Moore and share your memories of Newhaven College’s early days. Please help us spread the word by sharing this with friends from that era.

Visit www.newhavencol.vic.edu.au/about/events for more details and follow the event on the Newhaven College Facebook page.

situations vacant

situations vacant

Registered Nurse Grade 2 Sub-Acute Ward

11 Beacon Court, Inverloch PS716644M as from 25th October 2016

Permanent Part-Time Position – 0.53 EFT Commencing February 2017

8 Henley Street, Nyora PS732761R as from 27th October 2016

2 Hillside Avenue, Inverloch PS737485M as from 8th December 2016

Applications are invited from Registered Nurses to work in our sub-acute ward located in Armitage House.

You will demonstrate: • ECG / IVC insertion • Competent medication administration • Excellent patient assessment skills • Effective time management • High standard of documentation • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team • Must be able to work to a rotating roster • Current registration with NMBA • Rehab/GEM experience desirable A Position Description is available on the website.

For further information regarding the position please contact Christine Henderson, Nurse Unit Manager on 56713352 Applications, including a cover letter and two professional referees should be addressed to Pat Grasby, HR Officer Email: pat.grasby@basscoasthealth.org.au

Prom Island Estate (Stage 4), Inverloch PS731498K as from 13th December 2016

Applications close 12 noon on Friday 27 January 2017

22 Watt Street, Wonthaggi PS741703F as from 2nd November 2016 9 Allison Street (Stage 5), Leongatha PS702135N/S5 as from 2nd November 2016 48 Princes Street, Korumburra PS704458B as from 7th November 2016 81 Wentworth Road, Wonthaggi PS806190A as from 15th November 2016 Burrows Way Estate (Ella Court) Stage 4, Leongatha PS800524E as from 15th November 2016 16 Surf Parade, Inverloch PS749271Q as from 5th December 2016 102 Hagelthorn Street, Wonthaggi PS743145D as from 5th December 2016

14 Freda Street, Inverloch PS549612F/S2 as from 19th December 2016 Philippe du Plessis Managing Director

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“THE STAR” Tuesday, January 17, 2017 - PAGE 35

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situations vacant

NURSERY POSITION VACANT

GRADE 3 NURSERY ASSISTANT Casual - 3 or 4 days per week Some weekend work.

Plant knowledge required.

Applications close Friday, January 27

situations vacant Pump Service Technician & Sales

The Country Gardener Wonthaggi

Contact Action Pumps Leongatha 5662 2692

19 Inverloch Road, Wonthaggi countrygardener@bigpond.com

Or email: actionpump@dcsi.net.au

accommodation GLENHUNTLY Female to share two bedroom unit, 20 mins to city, train/ tram 100m, secure entry.

Email belindap107@ gmail.com

JOINERY SALESPERSON Capeview is the leading manufacturer and installer of joinery in South Gippsland and Phillip Island. Due to continued growth we require the services of a salesperson to join our team.

Working with existing clients and sourcing new the role requires a person who can work through to process from enquiry to providing details for manufacture.

The preferred candidate will need to demonstrate: • Outstanding communication skills & customer service • Ability to prepare initial layouts for quotation purposes from a client’s brief • Good liaison skills when working with design team to produce finished drawings for clients • Good computer skills are required • Knowledge of joinery materials and accessories would be an advantage • Valid driver’s licence required The successful applicant will enjoy an attractive salary, a good working environment and the opportunity to undertake ongoing training and career development.

All applications must be in writing, with CV & cover letter addressed to: Peter Sheerin Capeview Building Products PO Box 115 Wonthaggi VIC 3995 Or email peter.sheerin@cv-bp.com.au Closing Date for Applications – Friday, January 27th 2017

agistment AGISTMENT available, Mardan, 45 acres, available now until September 1, 2017. Ph: 5664-1320.

for sale

MOWERS

for sale FIREWOOD, redgum & local wood, Ph 0408980-711, A/H 56625175.

FIREWOOD - local messmate/stringy bark, cut, split, dry. Discounts on bulk loads. Free delivery available. Pick up or delivered. $100 per cubic metre. Ph: 0437-176187.

HAY, shedded small squares, new season, $9 each, Mardan. Ph: 5664-1320.

HAY covers, various sizes. 0418-535570.

JAYCO Pop-Top Series 90, 18ft, elec brakes, solar / Lion battery, 3 way fridge, microwave, annex, awning, EC, $7,900 ONO. 0413379151.

SLEEPERS, treated pine, 200 x 50 x 2.4 $12.10 each, 200 x 75 x 2.4 $16.75 each, 200 x 75 x 3.0 $ 20.90 each.

Free delivery for pack lots. Phone Joe 0417530662.

SMALL square bales, Tarwin, $7. Ph: 0417563033.

We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenfield, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $149.

Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models.

Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories.

We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

TIMBER Kiln dried blackwood, silver wattle, cypress, celery top pine, most sizes for furniture and craft, also slabs and structural pine. Ph: 5681-2261.

free FIREWOOD - standing green. Need 4WD and chainsaw. Ph: 56689292.

lost LOST in Nerrena, cockatiel, cinnamon colour, microchipped.

Reward offered. Call Deb 0412-229834.

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

Ph: 5662 2028

www.marriottsmpe.com.au

situations vacant

situations vacant

situations vacant

situations vacant

MARY MACKILLOP COLLEGE South Gippsland

2017 Teaching & Non-Teaching Vacancies Teaching: The College is seeking a high quality educator with the ability to teach

• English (Years 7 – 12) – Replacement for 2017 (Full Time) To commence immediately

Non-Teaching: The College is seeking a dedicated and committed staff to fulfil the following roles:

• Personal Assistant to the Principal (Full Time) • Receptionist (Full Time/part time by negotiation) Visit www.mackillopleongatha.catholic.edu.au for a College application form and further information.

Written applications including a current resume, with an application form and three referees, should be emailed to rbowman@mmcrc.catholic.edu.au

livestock POULTRY / CAGE BIRD AUCTION Traralgon Show- grounds Poultry Pavilion, Sunday, January 22, 10.30am. Wide variety of poultry, hens, ducks, many breeds, fertile eggs.

Open for sellers from 8am. Ph: 5197 7270.

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

OLD PORT POULTRY FARM Delivering 18 week old Isa Brown laying hens to your area on Sunday, January 22, $21 each. 0438832535.

wanted to buy ANY OLD farm four wheelers, good or bad, 4WDs or trucks. Will pay cash. Phone Matt 0401194601.

wanted

LAND TO LEASE LEONGATHA AREA For a dairy out paddock with good yards and loading race.

Ideally between 100-200 acres, willing to look at any acreage.

marriage celebrant PAM HERRALD 5662 2553 0438 097 181

Wendy Rutjens

Weddings ~ Funerals ~ Namings

0429 688 123 e: rutjenswendy@gmail.com

Jenny Milkins All areas - 5672 3123 jenny_milkins@hotmail.com

in memoriam GRAY - Leonie.

12.10.1947 16.01.2016 Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Robert.

OTTOSEN - Beverly Joyce. 17.1.2006.

Time is supposed to ease the pain, but your advice and presence has been sadly missed on many occasions this year. We know you’re watching over us, with that guiding hand.

A special lady, our Mother and Nanna and always close in our hearts.

Love Graeme, Kelly and Marc.

Josie,

Please call 0428 644 237

DAIRY FARM WANTED TO LEASE OR BUY SOUTH GIPPSLAND AREA 300 - 500 cow Contact Daniel 0408 564 328

Most photos that appear in The Star can be purchased by calling 5662 2294

garage sales

GARAGE SALE 360 Mardan-Dumbalk Road, Dumbalk SATURDAY & SUNDAY January 21 & 22 10am - 4pm Household, whitegoods, powered & hand tools, garden furniture, furniture All priced to sell

Garage Sale SATURDAY JANUARY 21 345 Beilby’s Road Leongatha

Teaching applications close Wednesday 25th January, 2017

Start 9.30am till 4.30pm

Administrative applications close Monday 6th February, 2017

No early callers please

deaths FULLER - Joyce Lillian.

23.08.1921 - 15.01.2017 Passed away peacefully at Koorooman House.

Love wife of Allan (dec).

Loving mother of Marilyn, Kathleen, Bryan, Sharon, (Joyce and Joan both dec), Raelene and Joanne.

Grandmother of 17.

Great grandmother of 19. Great great grandmother of 3.

Rest in peace.

Please see Herald Sun for funeral details.

FULLER (nee Dunlop) - Joyce.

23.8.1921 - 15.1.2017 Much loved sister, sister-in-law of Stan and Elizabeth, loved auntie of Russell and Linda, Jenny and Craig, Fiona and Ben, Stephen and Joanne, and their families.

A life fulfilled, now at rest.

FULLER - Joyce Lillian.

(RAAF 96113) The President and members of Leongatha RSL regret the passing of their esteemed member and extend deepest sympathy to the family.

Lest We Forget McINTYRE - Donald.

Passed away on January 5, 2017, aged 80.

Life member of the Leongatha Smallbore Rifle Club.

Our condolences to Ellie, Alison, Lyn, James and families.

deaths

deaths

STEWART Janet Christina.

21.6.48 passed away peacefully on 12.1.17.

Loving and much loved mum of Robyn, Cheryl and Russell. Loved mother-in-law of Dave and Leo. Crazy Nana Jan to Madeleine, Henry and Ewan.

Daughter of Jim (dec) and Jean (dec) Stewart.

Sister to David, Robin, Kingsley (dec) and Andrew.

Positive until the end and leaving us laughing.

STEWART - Janet.

12.1.17 There are no words to describe how much you meant to our family.

See you later Jan. Love always Dom, Lisa, Kate, Sam and Alex O’Brien.

STEWART - Jan. South Gippsland Shire Brass Band is deeply saddened by the passing of our devoted member, loyal and generous supporter, and friend Jan. Sincere condolences to Jan’s family.

THORSON - Ron. Life-long friend and good neighbour of the Heppell family.

Our condolences to Evelyn and her family.

Rest in peace Ron. THORSON - Ronald Keith.

We would like to send our sincere condolences to the Thorson family on their loss.

From the MDUFNC committee and members.

STEWART - Jan. A wonderful friend gone.

Will be sadly missed but has left lots of happy memories.

Margaret, Jack and Raelene Boag.

Suzi and Glen Bath and family.

Bye Jan. STEWART - Jan. 12.1.17 Our friend of near on 60 years who has been taken from us far too soon.

Our lunches will never be quite the same now, we will miss your iPad (and brain) for the moments we couldn’t remember. You knew where people lived or you could find them.

Your friendship never changed, always the same. You lit up the sky that night for everyone.

Fly high beautiful lady, we were so very lucky to call you our friend, we will miss you so much Jan. Our love forever, Pat, Vick, Dolly, Carole and friends.

funerals STEWART - A Funeral Service to celebrate the life of the late Janet Christina Stewart will be held at the Dakers Centre, corner of Smith and Watt Streets, Leongatha on Wednesday, January 18, 2017 commencing at 2.30pm.

Private cremation.

Paul & Margaret Beck Proprietors

Caring for our Community, personal dignified service to all areas 5662 2717 Pre-need Funeral Plans available Office and Chapel: 24 Anderson Street, Leongatha hfs1@vic.australis.com.au MEMBER OF AUSTRALIAN FUNERAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION

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

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• Obituary ~ Don McIntyre 21-7-1936 to 5-1-2017

Don was a man of many passions DON McIntyre, known to his family simply as Mac, certainly wasn’t a man limited to just a few passions and talents.

There were many passions in Don’s life; theatre, rifle-shooting, good wine, bowling, vegie gardening, cheese, travelling, cricket, fishing, golf, oil painting, picture framing, storytelling, jokes and cats.

But while you could be tempted to bring to mind the phrase “Jack of all trades, master of none”, it

certainly didn’t apply to Mac. For he was a man that excelled in almost everything he put his efforts to.

So much so that people have been left wondering if there was anything he was bad at.

There must have been some things which provided a challenge, it’s just that in his stubbornness and pride, Mac would have never told anyone about it.

There are many familiar with that stubbornness.

His cantankerous streak that was rather stronger than that of most people.

Yet it would all dissolve

Family man: the late Don McIntyre with his daughter, Alison attending another Leongatha Lyric Theatre show.

whenever he was around his cats. Yes, cranky Mac was a cat lover.

Don also loved to tender his vegetable garden. The prize assets in any of Mac’s veggie gardens were always his tomatoes and potatoes.

In his heyday, Mac was one of the best competitive shooters in Australia.

Following his retirement Mac had a very active involvement in the bowls club over many years.

But perhaps, of all his passions and ventures, Mac was best known for his time on the stage.

Mac’s career in theatre started with Colac Players in 1953, with a production of When An Inspector Calls.

Over the decades he also performed with Hamilton Theatre group, Heidelberg Theatre Company, Morwell Players, Breeny’s Old Time Music Hall and Warragul Theatre Company.

Upon moving to Leongatha in 1973, Mac joined Leongatha Lyric Theatre and was cast in their production of The Beggar’s Opera in the chorus.

Apparently renowned Lyric director Mary Eagger took one look at his performance and knew she had found an actor to fill roles in shows she was yet to direct.

From there Mac was cast in leading roles in many Lyric productions, dominating the 70s and 80s with his rich singing voice and finely-honed acting skills.

A sample of roles that he

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Boomerang Bags hosted a day at the Wonthaggi library on Saturday, for the public to come along and join in with what they do.

The turnout was wonderful, with people creating their very own bags, young and old.

performed for Lyric are: - Fagin in Lyric’s first production of Oliver - Tevye (Tev-yah) in Fiddler on the Roof, married to Mary Eagger’s Golde - Alfred P Doolittle in My Fair Lady (also played this role for Warragul’s 1982 production, winning a statewide acting award) - Captain Corcoran in HMS Pinafore - Horace Vandergelder in Hello Dolly, in which he married Mary Eagger’s Dolly Levi - Hajj The Poet in Kismet - Jeff Douglas in Brigadoon - The Host in Canterbury Tales - Daddy Warbucks in Annie - Mr Bumble in Lyric’s second production of Oliver, in which he married Mary Eagger’s Widow Corney. Can we see a pattern happening here?

- ‘Dad’ in Lyric’s 1994 production On Our Selection. This was Mac’s favourite role. He enjoyed it because it was a very ‘Australian’ role for him to sink his acting chops into. It was written in a fashion that resembled some of his favourite Australian poets such as CJ Dennis and Banjo Patterson.

His final onstage role for Lyric was in Millenium Boggs in 2000.

Mac also appeared in numerous touring theatre restaurant shows around South Gippsland, as a cast member as well as taking on the role of MC.

Most loved: Don McIntyre (left) performs as ‘Dad’ in Lyric’s 1994 production On Our Selection. This was Mac’s favourite role.

In 1976, he and Ted Martin produced and directed Lyric’s first touring show. The show was Dimboola. Dimboola paved the way for many incarnations of the theatre restaurant shows, often dubbed the ‘Boggs’ shows.

He perfected his standup comedy routines during these years, and was known to perform at many different events and clubs.

He performed many behind the scenes roles for Lyric, from committee president, to directing and stage managing.

He was also one of the prime culprits of Lyric’s

Teen almost killed

Terror-torian caught AN 18 year old male from Darwin has been charged with criminal damage and fireworks offences after he blew up at least three letter boxes in Cape Woolamai overnight on Monday, January 9.

The man was chased down by an irate letter-box owner and a citizen’s arrest was made.

Police took the offender from the upset victim.

The offender was bailed to appear at the Korumburra Magistrates Court at later date.

THE search for a missing 85 year old woman lasted several hours on Saturday morning.

The woman was believed to be suffering dementia and was noticed missing from her Leongatha home at around 6am on Saturday.

A police helicopter searched from the skies whilst police from Korumburra, Wonthaggi, and Inverloch as well as volunteers from the Leongatha SES tried to locate the Leongatha woman by conducting a ground search.

The woman was found at about 10.30am Saturday, several blocks from home at the Leongatha Secondary College, the woman was seen crossing the oval and on her way in to bushland.

Police described the woman as cold, damp and disoriented.

She was checked by an ambulance and was returned home to her family, safe and well.

Police thank the volunteers and everyone else who assisted in the successful search.

Farm theft DRENCH containers at an estimated value of over $2000 have been stolen.

The theft occurred on a dairy farm in Fish Creek and was reported to police on January 10.

Kayak stolen Boomerang bags: ladies enjoyed making their new bags at the sew-athon in Wonthaggi on Saturday. From left, Helen Searle, Megan Hewett, Wendy Davies, Alison Bruester, Kei Eishold, Aileen Vening, Marge Fraser and Vivieene French.

was sure to be front and centre in the crowd at every opening night.

Ever the performer, Mac was even cracking jokes with hospital staff in his last moments.

Mac always loved and lived for the applause of an audience, whether it be around the dinner table or on stage in front of crowds of hundreds.

Mr McIntyre died on Thursday, January 5 and was laid to rest on Friday, January 13 at a graveside ceremony at the Leongatha cemetery before a memorial service at the Leongatha Bowls Club.

A 16 year old girl was hit by a vehicle travelling at about 80km/h on Thursday, January 12.

The girl was hitchhiking at Bass on the Bass Highway at around 10.20pm accompanied by a 16 year old boy.

Police said the girl strayed on to the left hand lane and hit the bull bar and windscreen of the vehicle before coming to rest on the bonnet.

With a severely broken arm and cut to her head, the girl was flown to the Alfred Hospital via air ambulance.

The San Remo police who attended the incident believed the girl was affected by alcohol at the time and were amazed she survived.

The driver and passengers of the vehicle were uninjured.

Elderly woman located

New bag: Ashleigh 6 from Inverloch made a special bag at the Wonthaggi library sew-athon on Saturday.

notorious all night parties from the 70s and 80s.

We still don’t know how his liver survived these years.

His love of theatre became a family affair, with his wife Ellie and all three children participating in Lyric productions over the years.

Now the next generation, his grandchildren, have tread the boards, all due to Mac’s passion and talent for the stage.

Mac dearly loved Leongatha Lyric Theatre and even when his health stopped him from taking part in any productions, he

A bright green kayak was stolen from the boat ramp at Walkerville South.

On January 12, a woman left the kayak in some bushes near the boat ramp and returned to find it had been taken.

The kayak is valued at $1500.

Sexual assault at Unify SEXUAL Crime Squad detectives are investigating a sexual assault at the heavy metal music festival Unify.

The female victim was sexually assaulted on Friday, January 13 at the festival in Tarwin Lower.

The woman was with a group of friends near the front of the stage in the mosh pit about 10pm.

An unknown person approached her from behind and sexually assaulted her.

The victim was unable to see who the offender was as she was surrounded by people.

She immediately left the area and notified police.

Event organisers are aware of the incident and are assisting police with their investigations.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Wanted: Leongatha soda bomber LEONGATHA police are currently searching for the culprit of several explosions believed to be either soda bombs, or fireworks.

Police have been notified of these incidents in several locations around Leongatha over the last few days.

The public is warned not to approach soda bombs if they are located in an unexploded state as they are potentially very dangerous.

The bombs are described as normally consisting of a small soda gas canister wrapped in silver foil.

Anyone who observes people or cars leaving the scene of one of these explosions is requested to contact police and inform them.

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Ready set go: the field of runners sets out on the eight kilometre run from Waratah Bay to Sandy Point.

Fun run entrants enjoy tail wind A PERFECT day greeted runners in the Waratah Bay to Sandy Point eight kilometre fun run on Sunday, January 15.

In cool conditions with a favourable south westerly wind blowing, runners relished the tail wind to produce some very good times.

The several hundred runners were hosted by the Fish Creek Football Netball Club who ensured a smooth running and another successful day.

Graham Bergroth of Cockatoo, running in his first event here, was the winner in a smart time of 29.13 from Keiran Hesse.

A multiple winner of this event and now a running veteran, Michelle Jelleff was again first woman across the line in 34.08.

Michelle is one of the forces behind START-

Foundation, an organisation empowering amputees in life through sport.

“The foundation provides grants for sport specific prosthesis and we are looking at expanding our reach and finding athletes in the South Gippsland area,” Ms Jelleff said.

“We have been holidaying in this area for many years and want the foundation to look at needs in the local area.

“We will network with local physios and allied health professionals to make the program relevant for someone in this community.”

For more information or to donate visit STARTfoundation.org.au The fun run’s major sponsor this year was the Toora and District Community Bank Branch (Bendigo Bank).

Solid effort: putting in a solid run were locals Matt McGannon and Troy Van Dyke.

Familiar face: multiple winner Michelle Jelleff was a popular winner of the women’s race.

Awesome foursome: women’s top four placegetters, from left, Ali Cooper (third), Michelle Jelleff (first), Penny Nevill (second) and Sarah Donohue (fourth).

Running friends: holidaying in Sandy Point these girls were determined to give the fun run their best effort, from left, Tikki Swain, Ella Steer, Angie Campkin-Smith, Lauren Boulter, and Lucy Shuttleworth.

Message of condolence from Target Rifle Victoria Vale - Don McIntyre 80 years - 21.07.1936 to 05.01.2017 NOT wanting to start the new year and newsletter with sad news but a few days ago we were informed of the passing of a former state captain, coach and champion of our association, Don McIntyre.

Don started his career with Ararat in the late 50s in both smallbore and fullbore. He then moved from Ararat to Hamilton in the early 60s and then to Melbourne, and settling in Leongatha sometime after that.

He held a number of records on the Hamilton range (fullbore) including some for consecutive bulls eyes using the old 303.

Throughout his shooting career Don represented Victoria in both disciplines of fullbore and smallbore on many occasions.

In the 80s and 90s Don along with some others was very active in coaching the young and upcoming shooters of our association, especially in the prone position and reading wind. There would be many members still around who may have benefited from learning some of his skills as state coach that he passed on at training camps.

Don also expanded the coaching sessions in the early 90s by utilising the ‘dead zone’ as it become known, the time between the last shot fired and presentations at prize shoots where he would conduct short coaching sessions on subjects such as wind, mirage, rifle bedding and equipment maintenance.

During this period he was also VSBARA state captain as well as spending quite some time on council.

Don is also a former state champion and was a life member of Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club and will be forever remembered and respected in the shooting community.

On behalf of Target Rifle Victoria we offer our condolences and deepest sympathies to Don’s family and friends as well as members, past and present of Leongatha Small Bore Rifle Club.

Mike Jarrad, President Target Rifle Victoria.

South Gippsland Bridge Club Inverloch, Friday, January 13 Pairs’ event: North/South IN a hotly contested pairs event with a strong field of competitors, first place was shared by Clive Hope and Bron Sund and visitors from Traralgon Bridge Club Ken Tierney and Robyn Couch with an excellent 59.52 percent.

Third place with a very fine 55.36 per cent went to another strong pair Marie Sands and Ken McKenzie.

Anne and Bruce Gibson, absolute stalwarts of the club and consistent achievers, took fourth place with a commendable 52.38 per cent.

East/West With some stunning scores on this side of the room, a lovely 64.58 per cent was achieved by the hot shot pair John Sutton and Kaye Douglas.

Second with an excellent 61.01 per cent were the ever consistent Alan Johnston and John Sullivan and third with a sound 59.82 were Anne Williams and John Farr.

Viv Westaway and Maureen Stiles, a pair starting to achieve consistent scores and regular place getting, came fourth with 49.11percent.

Tuesday, January 10, at Tarwin Lower – Pairs event: First with the score of the week and a brilliant 67.71 per cent were the ever achieving John Sullivan and Alan Johnston.

Second with a lovely 56.02 per cent were Margaret Munro and Margaret Smith.

The club was delighted to welcome Margaret Smith back to competitive Bridge after her time away.

Third place was a popular spot shared equally by Julie and Ian Macphee, Viv Westaway and Maureen Stiles and Marie Sands and Ken McKenzie with 51.56 per cent.

Monday, January 9 – Pairs event in Meeniyan: First with a stunning 59.38 per cent was the up and coming pair of Viv Westaway and Ineke De Graff.

Second with an excellent 57.38 per cent, were Kathryn Smith and David Baggallay, always reliable scorers.

The club will hold its annual general meeting on Friday, February 10, at the Anderson Inlet Angling Club at 11 am.

Check the website for future events.

Beginners’ classes will start in early February at Inverloch in the evening on Wednesdays.

Contact Ken McKenzie on 0438 066 238 or Alan Johnston on 5674 1838 for more information.

First and second: winner Graham Bergroth (29.13) and daughter Remi, 1, with second placed Keiran Hesse (29.38).

First home: Graham Bergroth crosses first in the smart time of 29.13.

Right, Fishy fourths: Fish Creek fourths footballers, from left, Darcy Berryman, Kairon Dorling and Levi Cocksedge, get ready for a start.

Soccer success pays off for Jade YOUNG Korumburra soccer star Jade DuVe was given a grant from the Rotary Club of Korumburra through its Robyn Holmes Foundation last Friday, January 13.

Jade is only 12 years old but has already started to turn heads with her soccer skills.

She has been selected for an elite soccer squad for Victorian under 13 football players been invited to play with the Alamein Football Club for the 2017 season.

After attending a talent identification day in Melbourne, Jade caught the eye of an Australian ALeague coach.

The then Melbourne City Football Club head coach John van’t Schip chose her as the outstanding player of the day.

Jade started her soccer journey at the Korumburra Soccer Club, and will begin attending Korumburra Secondary College this year.

The grant for Jade will help her parents to pay the considerable costs of travel as well as for her uniforms as she continues to show off her sporting prowess in Melbourne.

Jade has been attending training in Melbourne three times a week and is very excited to be able to start the season in a few weeks time, playing as an attacking midfielder.

Rising star: 12 year old soccer star Jade DuVe from Korumburra has been given a grant from the Robyn Holmes Foundation to help with the costs of her sport. She is pictured with Korumburra Rotary Club president Peter Biggins, left, and her proud parents Mick and Melissa DuVe.

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Elite surfers inspire FREE elite lit surff coachh ing – usually reserved for the world’s best surfers – was provided to 22 groms from Phillip Island in Woolamai on Sunday.

The keen groms were coached across three sessions, which aimed to give participants personalised analysis and

Great experience: Phillip Island surf groms were thrilled with Hurley Surf Club’s training session on Sunday and are pictured with former world champion and Aussie surfing legend Rabbit Bartholomew.

Photo courtesy of Hurley Surf Club.

expertt ffeedback them db k tto hhelp l th improve their surf skills and technique.

Hurley Surf Club provided the opportunity.

Among the groms were siblings Lannia and Ravi Fostin.

Lannia and Ravi were inspired to surf by their parents Nick and Bianca, who are both keen surfers.

They have competed in several competitions and train

Rare opportunity: Phillip Island’s Ravi Fostin had the opportunity to participate in free elite surf coaching by Hurley Surf Club on the weekend.

under young local surfer Walter Hyatt.

“They’ve just started competing and they are going really well,” Mr Fostin said.

“The training has been really good for them and will help them get to the next level.

They’ve been training with Walter for about a year and we’ve seen 100 per cent improvement. Walter is a budding professional and he’s done a lot for young surfers.”

Lannia and Ravi said they want to continue doing well and being the best surfers they can.

“Surfing has always been part of our lifestyle and it’s a healthy choice for them. It was good for them to be involved with the Hurley Surf Club on the weekend to encourage them to keep improving their skills,” Mr Fostin said.

For Phillip Island groms who missed out on last weekend’s session, you can still receive personal video coaching via Hurley Surf Club’s newly launched online platform.

Local underwater hockey stars compete at nationals UNDER 15 Division: KASEY Hoskins (Year 8 student at Foster Secondary College) recently returned from the Underwater Hockey National Titles held on the Gold Coast between January 7 and 13.

There were 30 state teams across six divisions competing in this year’s event at Palm Beach showcasing the best players from around the country from Under 15’s through to Masters.

Kasey and three other Under 15 teammates (Ben Robinson, Lee Duke and Bradley Peters) from the Wonthaggi Underwater Hockey Club played in a Queensland / Victoria mixed team.

“It was a fantastic experience. There was some very strong competition from the likes of Western Australia, Tasmania and the gold medal winning team of Queensland,” said Kasey.

“Our mixed team ended in fourth place (just outside the medals) - which was a great effort considering we had never

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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played together before. We improved every game over the course of the week and I can’t wait for next year’s event “Underwater hockey is played with a mask, snorkel, and fins. The team of six players have to try and push a lead filled puck with a small stick, across the bottom of the pool and score a goal by flicking the puck into a tray on the bottom of the pool.

It’s an awesome sport and I just love it.”

Under 19 Division: Wonthaggi Underwater Hockey Club again formed the majority of the Victorian contingent in the Under 19 Division.

Captain of the Victorian Under 19 Team Tom Robinson said that the team did a fantastic job and only narrowly missed out on Bronze.

They played a number of tight and hard fought games.

The Wonthaggi players included Ben Rielly, Dylan Rielly, Roy Trumble, Clay Duke, Dylan Ferneaux, Lachlan Cox, Lisa Mildenhall, Caterina Alleway, and Tom Robinson, and coached

by Dave McFee from Phillip Island.

Wonthaggi Underwater Hockey starts back on Thursday, February 9, at 7 pm at the Wonthaggi Pool.

New players are very welcome.

Anyone interested in playing Underwater Hockey can contact the Wonthaggi Underwater Hockey Club (treasurer Steve Dunn on 03 56743446) via email sdunn56@bigpond.com or via their Facebook Page.

Young talent: Wonthaggi Underwater Hockey Club’s Ben Robinson, Kasey Hoskin, Lee Duke and Bradley Peters competed in the Under 15 Queensland/ Victorian mixed team.

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Hard fought action: the Under 19 team came up against the gold medal winning team from Western Australian.

U/15 national titles: Ben Robinson and Lee Duke set up the defensive wall against Western Australia.

Local sport enthusiast LOCAL football development manager for AFL Victoria Chelsea Caple joined the AFL Gippsland team after six years as a coach, competitor, club coordinator and administrator, including a role as club development manager at Calisthenics Victoria.

One of Chelsea’s main focuses is driving the growth of all round participation in football.

Chelsea hopes to promote and grow football in the region.

A Gippsland Womens Health board member for over a year, Chelsea introduces the organisation to a different perspective from a sport sense.

Gippsland Womens Health is a ser-

vice where women can seek information and referral for health issues, speak about pregnancy options, and come together and advocate for change around issues that are important to them and other women in the community.

“They’ve done amazing things,” said Chelsea.

Chelsea has been involved in other events such as Aus Kick and coach education, education around 120 coaches.

Growing up, Chelsea studied at Leongatha Secondary College and graduated in 2008.

During her childhood she took part in gymnastics, netball and little aths.

Since then she has been in her sports admin role for eight years and her sports admin role for three years.

Rising star: AFL Victoria football development manager Chelsea Caple aspires to promote and grow football in the region.

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thestar.com.au • Wonthaggi Little Athletics

Young athletes power through cold weather WONTHAGGI’S athletes struggled in the wet and windy conditions on Saturday morning.

Horses on show

Only 66 members competed and there were THE Bass Coast Summer Agricultural very few personal bests for the day.

Jacob Timmermans and Tyler Butcher (U13 Show was held on Saturday and Sunboys) both achieved four PBs in the triple jump, day.

The equestrian exhibition show was held both discus, 1500m walk and 100m.

Jude Rigby (U6 boys) recorded three PBs in days with very successful outcomes. the shot put, 50m and 70m sprints.

With a constant crowd, the show managed to Registrations for Gippsland Regionals are still run smoothly. open and need to be completed online through the There was a range of of horses and ponies lavic website. that participated in the show, either for fun or for competition.

The show consisted of a series of different classes with prize money for the winners of each competition.

Right, On show: Steven Crouch from Loch with horse Tara had a big day out at the Bass Coast show on Sunday.

Good arm: Riley Rutland (U9 boys) throws the turbo javelin.

Show time: Ashleigh Crouch from Loch participated in the fun ring Dedicated: Tyler Duell (U9 boys) braves the at the Bass Coast show on Sunday with pony Coco. wet conditions in the 1100m walk.

Funky: Olivia Rigby from Bass won first place in the fancy dress competition at the Bass Coast show in Sunday.

• GCL Cricket

Finals hopes dashed for Leongatha LEONGATHA missed out on the Senior GCL final after losing to Traralgon and District in the final round of the regular season.

After being sent in to bat, Traralgon posted 6/234 off their allotted overs, with skipper Lee Stockdale playing a fine hand in amassing a mighty 116 to set up the winnable total on the ex-student’s home ground.

Stockdale received good support from others in the middle order, with Jordan Gilmore and left hander Alistair Jenkin scoring 40 and 29 respectively.

For Leongatha, their best bowler was James Sherrin who finished the day with figures of 3/45.

With a place in the final up for grabs, Leongatha could only manage 168 in reply, as Todd Mann claimed three scalps in his effort of 3/29, along with leg-spinner Michael Warne who took 2/39.

A number of Leongatha players were able to get starts without capitalising, with Jesse Van Rooye scoring 39, as well as Shane Dole who made 31 and Amila Ratnaikne who made 26.

Traralgon and District will face off against Sale Maffra on February 12 at Leongatha’s Scorpion Park, with Sale-Maffra aiming for backto-back titles.

TRARALGON & DISTRICT d LEONGATHA & DISTRICT 1st innings Traralgon & District L. Stockdale c. M. Weerasinghe Silva b. S. Dole...................................... 116 A. Jenkin lbw. b. T. Wightman ............................... 29 J. Gilmore c. J. Van Rooye b. J. Sheerin .................................... 40 C. Turner n.o. ..................................... 16 T. Mann c. C. Keerthisinghe b. J. Sheerin ...................................... 7 M. Rawson c. J. Van Rooye b. J. Sheerin ...................................... 0 S. Jones n.o. ......................................... 1 T. Garner c. M. Weerasinghe Silva b. A. Jenkins ..................................... 5 Extras ................................................ 20 Total .......................................6/234 (cc)

Bowling: K. Rotthier 0/17, A. Jenkins 1/8, A. Ratnaike 0/13, D. Newman 0/14, C. Keerthisinghe 0/20, M. Weerasinghe Silva 0/34, T. Wightman 1/35, S. Dole 1/39, J. Sheerin 3/45.

1st innings Leongatha & District D. Mock c. L. Maynard b. T. Mann ........................................ 9 J. Van Rooye stp. J. Gilmore b. R. Whelpdale.............................. 39 D. Newman r.o. .................................. 21 S. Dole c. J. Gilmore b. M. Dyke ..................................... 31 A. Ratnaike stp. J. Gilmore b. M. Warne .................................... 26 K. Rotthier stp. J. Gilmore b. M. Warne .................................... 13 M. Weerasinghe Silva b. T. Mann ........................................ 2 J. Markland c. S. Jones b. T. Shippen .................................. 13 T. Wightman c. J. Gilmore b. T. Mann ........................................ 0 J. Sheerin r.o......................................... 7 C. Keerthisinghe n.o. ........................... 1 A. Jenkins n.o....................................... 0 Extras .................................................. 6 Total ............................................ 10/168 Bowling: M. Dyke 1/0, T. Mann 3/29, T. Shippen 1/20, M. Warne 2/39, M. Rawson 0/8, T. Garner 1/45, R. Whelpdale 1/24.

Cute: Mikayla Thomas aged 7 from Wattle Day out: Pippa and Jess Finlay from Pound Bank participated in the fun ring event with Creek with pony Violet participated in the pony Rowlley. fun ring at the Bass Coast show.

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Out of here: Will Norden watches the ball after tak- Day out: from left, Kit Rotthier, Walter Taberner and Daniel Ruffin headed ing a swing at the Leongatha Golf Club on Thursday out to the Leongatha Golf Club in great conditions on Thursday morning. morning.

Leongatha ON Saturday, 100 golfers contested a stroke round for the monthly medal in what was more like winter conditions.

Phillippe du Plessis took the medal in a countback with net 69 as well as winning C Grade and the overall.

A Grade was taken out by Ken Wardle also in a countback with net 70.

Andrew Henley won B Grade in another countback with net 72 and D Grade was won

by Donald Smith with a net 69.

Balls were won by Bryan McCorkell, Bryan Sword, Col Martin, Ian Murchie, Geoff Maher, Bruce Hutton, Peter Jaspers, Peter Hart, David Barrack, Andrew Westaway, Darren Read, Rod Hopcraft, Peter Harrison (Heritage GC), Brendon Simon, Geoff McDonald, Simon Drummond, John Eabry, Marcus Luscombe, Russell Williams, Craig Hams, John Hassett, Renato

Leongatha ladies WEDNESDAY, January 11: Women and men’s Stableford.

Overall winner: Pam Christensen (45) 40 points.

A Grade: Julie Tuck (20) 38 points.

Down the Line: Mandy

Monacella (Traralgon GC), Jason Dennerley and Peter Jackson.

Chris Leaver was NTP on the seventh hole and Ed Kosciuk won the par three challenge in a countback with a total of 10 points.

In ideal conditions last Tuesday, William Warren had an excellent 42 points to record the best score of the day and also take the C Grade honours.

A Grade was taken out by Russell Williams who continued his excellent form with 41 points, including a great eagle two on the par four 13th hole.

Bob Prowse won C Grade with 39 points.

Balls were won by Darren Read, Mick Oliver, Karen Bear, Bert Borg, Ted Bruinewoud, Geoff Maher, John Payne, Nick Shaw, Terry Chipman, Peter Waters, Stephen Chetcuti, Rod Brown, David Child, Ray Burton, Gary Sharrock, Ross Opie (Latrobe), Colin Bear, Fred de Bondt, Hans Hoefler, John Dalton, Ant-

Moyle 39, Colleen Touzel 38, Barb Miller 38, Sue Bowler 35, Fran O’Brien 35, Glenys Day 34, Glenyce McRobert 34, Loris Clark 33 and Coral Gray 32.

Nearest the Pin: 14th Shirley Welsford and 16th Marea Maher.

Saturday, January 14: Stroke A Grade winner: Wendy Parker (14) 74.

B Grade winner: Rita de Bondt (18) 73 on a count back.

Down the line: Lynne Hart 73, Marea Maher 73, Coral Gray 74 and Jean Chaplin 76.

Game day: from left, Will Norden, Ron Chaplin and Peter Hart enjoyed sunshine and a bit of competition at the Leongatha Golf Club on Saturday.

ony Roberts, Leroy Sharrock, Robin Gourlay (Woorayal), Allan Edney and Mark Warby.

It was good to see Trevor Steer back and firing after knee surgery, to be NTP on the 14th hole.

Jon Smith was closest on the 16th.

On Thursday Frank Smedley had 39 points to win C Grade and the overall.

A Grade was taken out by Peter Buttinger with 38 points and Neale Gillin won C Grade with 37 points.

Balls were won by Kevin Scott, Doug Clemann, Jon Smith, Rod Hopcraft, Fred Debono, Ian Barlow, Glenn Rice, Bruce Clark, Peter Horman, Denis Wallace, Ian Watson, Nicki Sheehan (Dorset Golf Club), Alex Hill, Daniel Ruffin, Mark Warby, John Eabry, Bruce Cathie, David Child, Ian Murchie, David Cleared: from left, Les Newton, John King, John Renwick and Bruce Forbes and Terry Chipman.

NTPs were Neale Gillin on the 14th hole Cathie were on the move to the next hole at the Leongatha Golf Club on and Stuart Whitby on the 16th.

Thursday morning.

Nearest the Pin: Joanna Miles.

Woorayl SATURDAY’S events saw 34 men and eight ladies contest a stable ford event sponsored by Larkin Printers.

The ladies winner was H.

Sullivan with 32 points.

The men’s winners were; A Grade: G. Calder 4 0 points – score of the day.

B Grade: J. Redmond 39 points.

C Grade: G. Salmon 36 points.

Nearest the pins were R. Goodwin eighth and T. Williams on the 17th.

Down the line balls went to E. Berryman and J. Fennell for the ladies and C. Hall, F. Dekker, G. Price, C. Gourlay, D. Fiek, I. McLennan and A. Peters on a count back from four others for the men.

Congratulations to this week’s major winners and to those taking out cards for next week’s event – happy hitting.

Lang Lang

Tough competition: the Power Pod winners with captain Peter Riddle.

Meeniyan

Stableford: Henry Mueller had a win on Thursday with 42 points.

Saturday winner: Jeff Wilson won A Grade in the Single Stableford competition.

WHAT a week for golf at Meeniyan, starting with an extremely successful Power Pod day on Sunday, January 8.

Ninety six players came out to play in a men’s, ladies’ and mixed four person Ambrose event, with the highlight being the straightest for ladies, and longest drive for men with the Power Pod on the 18th.

Lots of laughter could be heard across the course as players endeavoured to actually connect, let alone complete a straightest or longest drive.

Scores were keen across all players, who are to be congratulated.

A great social outing followed with many stories and a chance to enjoy the 19th hole together.

The course is looking a treat and players from far and wide congratulated the club on the turn out.

There were excellent fields all week with the course welcoming visitors to join the various competitions.

Tuesday saw Winston Reilly continue his consistent form and take out the competition

with 41 points.

Other high scores for the week included Jeff Wilson on Saturday with 41 points and Henry Mueller on Thursday with 42 points.

Bruce Betts had an up and down week, being runner up on Thursday and B Grade runner up on Saturday, but not able to find his form on Tuesday.

Truckie Hughes found some consistent form with a runner up score of 39 points on Tuesday, backing up with a ball down the line on Saturday with 36 points.

Len Sellings invited three players to join the field on Thursday.

Results: Tuesday, January 10: Single Stableford.

Winner: Winston Reilly, 41 points.

Runner up: Truckie Hughes 39 points.

Nearest the pin: second Col Stewart; 11th Dave McIntyre.

Best nine: Dave McIntyre.

Thursday, January 12: Single Stableford.

Winner: Henry Mueller 42

Winston Reilly: won Meeniyan’s Single Stableford on Tuesday. points.

Runner up: Bruce Betts 38 points.

Nearest the pin: second Len Sellings; 11th Bob McGeary.

Best nine: Frank Peile 19 points Saturday, January 14: Single Stableford.

Winner A Grade: Jeff Wilson 41 points; runner up - Bob McGeary 38 points.

Winner B Grade: Peter Gornall 38 points; runner up Bruce Betts 36 points.

Down the line: Will Bullock 36 points; Truckie Hughes 36 points; Mat Vanboven 35 points.

Pro pin: 11th John Dumont.

Nearest the pin: eighth Andy Horvath.

Members draw: Peter Riddle.

Next Saturday’s competition is a three club day.

Members and friends are reminded that Drummond day is on Sunday, January 22: two person Ambrose - ladies, men and Mixed teams welcome.

Phone the club to place an entry.

DATE: Tuesday, January 10.

Event: Tuesday Competition - 2BBSTB. Field: 69.

Winner: John Lynch (26) 42.

Runner Up: Charlie May (10) 41.

2BBB winners: Chris Clark (16) and John Lynch (26) 46.

NTP: fifth Egon Wittig 273cm; ninth Robert Bride 270cm; 12th Noel Zunneberg 240cm; 15th Ian Murray 63cm.

DTL one ball: James Hedrick 40; Brian Smith 40; Greg Austin 40; Ralph Stewart 38; Ian Murray 37; Steve Fuller 37; Ian Farrer 37; Richard Oldham 37; Kurt Batt 36; Ruth May 36.

Ladies results – January 11: Winner: Lee Andrews (24) 38.

Runner up: Di Fraser (26) 37.

NTP: 12th Kirra MoonCurry; 15th Lee Andrews.

DTL: Di Fraser; Sue Purser; Kirra Moon-Curry; Ruth May. Date: Thursday, January 12.

Event: Thursday Competition - 2BBSTB. Field: 78.

Winners: Leslie Anderson (18) 41.

Winners: Ron Constantine 41.

2BBB winners: Ian Stewart and David Allen 48.

NTP: fifth Alan Robertson;

ninth Vyv Bennison; 12th Drew Pearson; 15th David Chadwick.

DTL one ball: Bill Merrigan 39; Peter Gulliver 39; David Allen 38; Vyv Bennison 38; Ian Stewart 37; Bill Taberer 36; John Lynch 36; Chris Clark 36; James Hedrick 36; Ralph Stewart 35; Colin Casey 35; Ron Smith 35.

Date: Saturday, January 14.

Event: Stableford.

Field: 173.

Grades A: Jacob Taberner (13) 39.

Grades A: Scott Walker (12) 38.

Grades B: Charley McKenna (18) 40.

Grades B: Fred Skepper (19) 38.

Grades C: Glen Hoskin (22) 44.

Grades C: Michael Herman (40) 40.

NTP: fifth Peter O’Toole 74cm; ninth Michael Bushe 211cm; 12th Craig Venville 461cm; 15th David Wylie 110cm; 18th Trevor Robinson 127cm.

Ladies results: Winner: Pam Anderson (29) 37.

Runner Up: Lee Andrews (24) 36.

NTP: fifth Lorrie Bishop 304cm; ninth Pam Anderson 920cm; 12th Cheryl Stockdale 300cm; 15th Marianne Hall 250cm.

DTL one ball: Neil Stafford 40; Arch Janssen 39; Bill Merrigan 37; Noel Welsh 37; Brian Lawson 37; Troy Harrison 37; Scott Rushby 37; Vyv Bennison 36; Adam Quinn 36; Ray Zammit 36; Michael Bushe 36; Ron Smith 35; Ray Dalrymple 35; Peter Buckley 35; Buddha Harkness 35; Bert De Grandi 35; Peter Sellers 35; Clint Williams 35; David Chadwick 35; Trevor Robinson 35; Shane Jackson 35; Paul Moore 35; Peter O’Toole 34; Bob Sandiford 34; Bill Taberer 34; Chase Blackwood 34.

Foster A FANTASTIC week of golf saw great scores and lots of fun.

The course is in great condition as reflected in the scoring.

Steven Studham was not pres-

ent to collect the $650 on Friday so it is now at $700.

Mark McKenzie was not present to collect on Saturday so it now stands at $240.

A good day was had by all at the Sandy Point Challenge with Foster coming out the victors by a short half head Golf results: Tuesday, January 10: Stableford.

Winner: Neville Thompson 40 points.

NTP: fourth P. Dight and 17th N. Thompson.

DTL: J. Parry 39 and R. Fulton 37.

Wednesday, January 11: Ladies Medal Day. Winner B and Medal: Mary Ellis 71 net.

Winner A: Melina Wilder 73 net.

NTP: 17th M. Wilder.

A Scr: D. Williams 87.

B Scr: F. McGlead 101.

Putting: B. Curram 29.

DTL: A. Heywood 73, F. McGlead 74 and D. Williams 74 c/b.

Thursday, January 12: Stableford.

Winner: Larry Giddy 41 points.

NTP: fourth K. Flett and17th D. Summers.

DTL: A. Naylor 40 (Eagled fifth – 10 balls), G. Draeger 37 and T. Vanin 36.

Friday, January 13: Chook Run Winner: Trent Price 21.

NTP: 17th Trent Price.

DTL: Josh Toner 20 and H. Griggs 18.

Saturday, January 14: Stableford Sandy Point Challenge Foster won.

Winners: Sandy Point: Brent Cooper 45points.

Foster: John Simpson 38points.

NTP: fourth R. Fulton, sixth R. Stewart, 13th S. Rathjen, 15th G. Watkins and17th F. Tyers.

DTL: D. Summers 40, T. Price 39, N. Thompson 38, J. Warren 38, P. Spencer 38 and G. Buckland 38 on C/B. Nine holes: T. Price 21points on C/B. Ladies: G. Tyers 42 points.

NTP: sixth G. Tyers and 17th B. Warren.

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thestar.com.au Korumburra ladies THERE was good golfing weather for the 21 women in the Stroke event, last Wednesday.

Div 1 (0-21) and the scratch score winner was Chris Rickard, with 93(21)72.

Runner up was Barb Walker, 96(21)75.

Well done to Betty Yann, who won Div 2 (22-29), with 102(29)73.

Julie Brannaghan was runner up, with 99(25)74, on a countback from Marg Clasby, 96(22)74.

Congratulations to Pam Eyers who won Div 3 (30-45) and her first Monthly Medal with 112(41)71.

Marg Harper was close to this win and finished as runner-up on a count-back, with 106(35)71.

Lee Clements won the Corner Garden Cafe voucher, with her NTP on the first and Marg Harper was closest on the 13th.

Next Wednesday is the rescheduled Ritchie Beecroft 4BBB event, with the timesheet in the foyer.

The following Wednesday, January 25, is the third round of the 2016 Gloria Burgess event.

It was lovely to see some new faces at Twilight last Thursday.

Barb and Noel Walker won the evening event, with 19 points on a count-back from Pam

and Bill Eyers.

NTPs went to Peter Hankin and Chris Rickard on the first and Andrew Gilbert and Barb Walker on the seventh.

There were some light showers at times for the eight Saturday golfers.

Jenny Blackmore (35) won with 34 points and Deb Wrigley (27) was runner up, with 32 points.

Sandra Webster was NTP on the first, Lee Clements was on the seventh and Jenny Blackmore was closest on the 13th.

Race on: George Fairlie makes the most of the good conditions.

Grade winners: Pam Eyers – who was also the January Monthly Medallist – Betty Yann and Chris Rickard shared success at Korumburra.

Wonthaggi ladies SEVENTEEN ladies played on Wednesday and it turned out to be a good golfing day with a few showers sprinkled in the middle.

The umbrellas were used for shade and on the next hole to stop getting wet; a typical Gippsland day.

However we all know ‘golf is a funny game’ and Margie Ryan set out to redeem her golf after a ‘not so good’ round the previous Saturday, per Margie’s comments.

She certainly did that and came in with a lovely (25) 38 points to take out the winners prize closely followed

by Jan Beaumont (20) 37 points.

Ivy Ruby had a lovely birdie on the second hole (two for four points, as well as on the 17th another four pointer.)

BDL were awarded to Lorraine Peters 36, Chris Yann 36, Ivy Ruby 35, Anne Poulton 35, Pam Hanley 34, Betty Bowmar 34, Dates to keep in mind: the opening Wonthaggi Mixed Day on Sunday, January 29, sheet in golf shop; Opening Wonthaggi Ladies Day on Wednesday, February 1, sheet in golf shop; Opening Day SGWGA at Korumburra on Friday, February 10, 4BBB.

AFL Gippsland and Gippsland Power are joining forces with the six junior leagues and associations across the Gippsland catchment in the aim of increasing the depth of the talent pool.

It comes on the back of the success of the East Gippsland McDonald’s Junior Academy Program that was established in Bairnsdale two years ago.

The new AFL Gippsland McDonald’s Academy structure will follow the same model, featuring U/12 and U/14 groups, and will be based at Sale, Traralgon, Warragul and suitable locations for participants in South Gippsland and Central Gippsland programs.

AFL Gippsland football development manager Adrian Bromage and Gippsland Power talent manager Peter Francis will oversee the implementation of the new academies as well as maintaining the existing one in East Gippsland, which this year will feature a youth girls’ academy for girls aged 13 to 17 years.

Mr Bromage said the core aim of the program was to develop individual player skills in all ar-

Young cricketers to learn new skills CRICKET Victoria is bringing holiday clinics to Leongatha.

The clinics are opened to boys and girls aged eight to 16. The sessions will help young cricketers develop their batting, bowling, fielding, match tactics and leadership skills.

All coaches have Cricket Australia Coaching Registration.

Fun, minor games will be played during the sessions.

Running over January 23 and 24, the cost is $75. Lunch and drinks will be provided for participants.

Starting at 10am and finishing up at 3.15pm on both days, the clinics will be held at Scorpion Park, Leongatha.

For more details, contact Rob Wood on 0408 820 582 or Shannon Small on 0400 510 593.

SOUTH Gippsland Yacht Club’s annual race to the mouth of the Tarwin River was held on Sunday and was blessed with favourable winds allowing the faster boats to complete the return trip in less than two hours.

For the second year, the yacht club was joined by members of the Inverloch Windsurfing Club in a combined event. Windsurfers aren’t really suited to following a specific course as they don’t beat into the wind very well but there were some commendable results among the leaders in this class.

There was hot competition among the yachts and in a rare occurrence this season both of the Kiely brothers just missed taking out their respective divisions.

After two hours of close racing Toby Leppin managed to hold off Matt Kiely by two minutes in the monohull division and younger brother Pete was pipped by less than a minute by Rob McNair in the catamarans.

On corrected time, overall results of the Broadbeach Tarwin River Marathon saw Toby Leppin’s name on the perpetual trophy, Matt Kiely second and Rob McNair third.

In the windsurfers, Dan Poynton was first with Rob Kenyon second.

Sailors never know what to expect when venturing to the unfamiliar waters in the upper reaches of Anderson Inlet.

Passing through large expanses of sailable water on the way, the channels become shallower and harder to find in the muddy waters of the top end and hitting bottom with rudder and centreboard is inevitable.

Some of the less swift crafts such as the Sabres and a couple of the windsurfers encountered the peak of the incoming tide on the homeward leg, adding a further obstacle to their already arduous journey and extending their race time to over four hours. eas of the game, as well as leadership behaviours Sailors and support crew alike were cold and among young footballers. hungry by the time the last craft crossed the line.

“The program will offer participants the opportunity to concentrate on individual skill development from the basics right through good habits,” Mr Bromage said.

“Participants will gain exposure to specialist coaching in different aspects of the game, as well as access to better equipment and training programs, skill analysis and fitness testing, which will provide them with feedback on ways to improve their game.”

Francis was excited about the prospect of fast tracking regional players’ development, which he was confident would ultimately lead to greater numbers graduating to Gippsland Power programs with a stronger skill base.

“Exposing young players to the talent pathway Good weather: sailors felt a light breeze at the start but the wind built steadily throughout earlier will give them a better idea of the expecta- the race. tions that come with it,” Mr Francis said.

“By participating in sessions with external coaches and presenters, players will get the There were four Koonwarra, Leongatha Phillip Island................ 92.0 chance to broaden their experiences and develop TENNIS is back Inverloch ...................... 83.0 tiebreakers on a windy - bye. leadership skills. for 2017.

Leongatha North ......... 55.5 day at Hallston against Section 2: Outtrim Koonwarra ................... 48.5 Koonwarra was The program will also provide a forum for Korumburra and Hall- 5.55 d Baromi 4.46, Leongatha...................... 43.5 coaches to gain experience in a high quality en- not able to field a team Section 2 ston won them all.

Hallston 8.68 d Kovironment, which Mr Francis hoped would lead against Phillip Island.

Berrys Creek................ 90.5 In Section 3 Hawks rumburra 1.45, Koonto an extension and improvement in the quality of Forfeits are not good won by nine games warra 5.59 d Berrys Outtrim ........................ 86.0 Baromi .......................... 84.5 but sometimes there junior coaches in Gippsland. against Eagles, Baromi Creek 4.56, Leongatha Koonwarra ................... 82.0 are no options.

Hallston ......................... 77.5 “Allowing coaches to interact and build relaInverloch were big won 6/1 against Par- Gold 8.69 d Leongatha Leongatha Gold............. 39.5 tionships and be mentored by more experienced winners over Leon- rots. Parrots are the Green 1.43.

Korumburra ................... 35.0 top team but Baromi Section 3: Hawks Leongatha Green ........... 25.5 coaches will be hugely beneficial,” he said. gatha North.

Section 3 “Interacting and building relationships with In Section 2 Outtrim gained points with the 4.45 d Eagles 3.36, .......................... 66.0 coaches from other clubs can dampen the adver- won by nine games experienced players in Baromi 6.49 d Parrots Parrots Baromi .......................... 63.5 1.29, Mardan - bye. sarial nature of coaching, which is particularly against Baromi and the the team.

Mardan......................... 56.0 Next week the Ladders Eagles ........................... 44.5 two teams are close on important at a junior level. mixed tournament is Hawks ........................... 42.0 Section 1 “It can also encourage appropriate behaviour the ladder. on Sunday at the LeonGold won 8/1 from coaches the players.” against Green and the gatha courts. Bye teams The program includes six sessions between Dekkers, mother and this is your chance for February and April, and culminates with a test- daughter, won the only an extra game.

Section 3 players ing day hosted by Hawthorn and Gippsland Power set. this is a chance for a football clubs.

Berrys Creek and Invitations have already been issued to pro- Koonwarra are the good social day.

Results spective participants, with about 30 players to be other two teams in the Section 1: Inverselected for each age group from across each ju- four and Koony won by three games and all loch 9.72 d Leongatha nior league or association.

Information sessions will be held in early Feb- sets were evenly con- North 0.21, Phillip tested.

Island won on forfeit ruary, with training to start the following week.

New academies to foster Gippsland talent GIPPSLAND footballers will have the opportunity to take their first steps on the talent pathway even sooner, following the launch of five new junior academies across the region.

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thestar.com.au Fish Creek bowls BAREFOOT (Social) bowls begins on January 31 and

Champions: the victorious Inverloch RSL bowls team consisted, back from left, Gary Scott, Ross Gabb, Gary Hardy, Steve Snelling, Brian Humphris, Rob Dowling, Bruce Corrigan, Malcolm Marshall, Andrew Rowe, Gavan Butler, front from left, Wayne Parks, Mick Bowman, and RSL president Trevor Scott. Absent: Doug Muir.

Inverloch RSL retains shield THE Inverloch Bowling Club recently hosted the RSL David Elliott Shield which saw seven RSLs throughout Gippsland compete on the day.

Play consisted of two sections of four teams playing three games of 12 ends with each section winner playing a five end final.

February 1 and will run on Tuesday and Wednesday each week concluding on March 7

Men’s pairs champions: Rob McKenzie and Tim McLean were congratulated by club president Colin Bell.

and 8.

This very popular event is an opportunity to learn about the game and all community members are invited to join in the fun.

Please contact Andy Kerr (5683 2380) to register your name or team or further information.

Turkey triples is on Thursday, January 26 (Australia Day.) The February Casserole Evening will include a Dutch auction.

In order to raise funds for the club, members and friends are invited to bring along any unwanted items that can be auctioned off.

A general committee meeting will be on Wednesday, Janu-

The results from Section 1 saw Inverloch Blue with three wins over Phillip Island, Sale and Traralgon.

Section 2 saw Morwell with three wins over Moe, Warragul and Inverloch White.

In front of a very supportive local crowd, Inverloch Blue was too strong for Morwell with a well deserved win 27 – 6.

Seaton named champion THE blue ribbon event for South Gippsland Bowls Division Men’s

Lawn Bowls was held and 8.

The 16 member clubs each at Toora over the fielded their respective men’s weekend of January 7 champion which was whittled

Tough match: Leongatha’s John Hall congratulates Inverloch’s Frank Seaton for his Champion of Champions win.

down to two - Leongatha’s John Hall (a multiple past winner) and Inverloch’s Frank Seaton.

Alan Spooner had the green humming and when combined with the usual zephyrs of breeze that Toora is renowned for the green was reportedly running approximately 17 - 18 seconds.

This made conditions tough for the finalists, but true to the form both had shown during the preliminary rounds the bowling was exceptional however Frank managed to draw away and win his first SGBD Champion of Champions 26 - 15.

Boost: Andy Kerr, Ray McGannon, Joe Lavarda and Kelvin Flanders thanked bowls sponsor Darryl McGannon from Edneys.

Inverloch bowls INVERLOCH Bowling Club has experienced a very busy week hosting a Saturday pennant game, two social bowls days, three summer bowls days for barefoot bowlers and a two day Ladies State Fours event.

These were in addition to the normal roll-up and practice matches necessary for players preparing for the final weeks of home and away games for

the pennant season.

Wednesday’s mixed mufti game had 27 players formed teams of three and four to play two 10-end games.

The mixed social winners were John Arnold (S), with Chris Gillman, Rae Haines and David Turnbull with two wins and 34 points.

Runners-up with two wins and 31 points were Joyce Arnold (S), Jill Bateman and Marg Griffin.

Inverloch represented at championship THE 50th National RSL Carnival was held in Adelaide from December 28 to January 6, with all states participating.

Victoria won all five tests to finish with five wins and 145 shots.

Queensland was the runners up with three wins and 13 shots.

This was the best overall win by a Victorian team for many years and it claimed the Jack Hamilton VC trophy for the second consecutive year.

Representing Inverloch, Mick Bowman and Chas Buccilli combined for the National Fours Championship Sir Arthur Lee Trophy, hoping to go one better than last year, where they were runners up.

Leongatha FIRST up congratulations to Sue Symmons, Jenny Miller, Angie Hackett and Nicky McKenzie for winning the South Gippsland ladies fours.

January 6 saw the club host the ladies triples tournament and the winners were Jenny Raffey, Bev Tyers and Jenny/May Climas. Runners-up were Glenise Emmerson, Francine Smethhurst and Pam Widdows.

The day was sponsored by Hartley Wells Betta Electrical and the club thanks them for their valued support.

January 11 saw social bowls in action and the winners were J. Turner (s), C. Richardson and B. Douglas with three wins plus 45 points. Runners-up were L. Wilson (s), M. Rayson and K. Lester with three wins plus 44 points.

Saturday, January 14 saw the resumption of men’s pennant after the break, with Leongatha teams at home.

Good game: the winners of Inverloch’s mixed mufti social game on Wednesday were David Turnbull, Chris Gillman and John Arnold. Rae Haines was absent from photo.

Local stars: bowlers Mick Bowman and Chas Buccilli, representing Inverloch RSL, were part of the Victorian RSL Championship team.

After four days of bowls in 35 degree plus heat they went down by two shots in the semi final to another Victorian team.

Next year’s championships will be held at Tweed Heads; both Mick and Chas hope to be selected again.

Division 1 played Wonthaggi and won the day defeating the Miners 75 to 60 shots: R. Trotman’s team won 25 to 23; J. Hall’s team won 26 to 19 shots and B. Anderson lost 24 to 28 shots.

Division 3 were home to Wonthaggi and won the day 78 to 59 shots: R. Young won 29 to 20 shots; G. Drury lost 20 to 23 shots and A. Rayson won 29 to 16 shots.

Division 4 was home to Inverloch but went down to the Seagulls 67 to 69 shots: R. Symmons lost 15 to 22 shots, M. Carnell won 23 to 22 shots and L. Wilson lost 21 to 23 shots.

Round 13 will see Division 1 away to Inverloch Blue, Division 3 away to San Remo and Division 4 away to Corinella.

Ladies pennant resumes on Tuesday, January 17 with Division 1 away to Inverloch and Division 3 away to Fish Creek.

To all Leongatha members, I have been advised the club’s

annual general meeting is to be held in April 2017 with the date yet to be announced.

The Leongatha Bowls Club has been saddened by the loss on January 5, 2017 of one of the club’s staunch and dedicated stalwart members, Donald David (Don) McIntyre. Don was laid to rest at a graveside service at Leongatha Lawn Cemetery on Friday, January 13 which was followed by a memorial service at the Leongatha Bowls Club.

During the service those present received a wonderful insight to the many attributes of Don’s life and his abilities and contribution of service in life summed up in the words, “all the world’s a stage and all men and women are merely players.”

Don will be sadly missd at the club and on the greens and the Leongatha Bowls Club chairman, board and members of the club extend to Don’s

Pairs: the winners of Inverloch’s Thursday social bowls were John French and Frank Seaton. wife Ellie and family our deep condolences associated with the loss of Don. R.I.P. Don. Until the next report, good bowling - ‘Jackhigh’.

SGBD Saturday Pennant Results ROUND 11 - January 14 Division 1: Lang Lang 12/77 (6 shots) defeated Phillip Island (B) 4/71; Leongatha 14/75 (5 shots) defeated Wonthaggi 2/70; Inverloch (B) 14/67 (8 shots) defeated Inverloch (W) 2/59; Phillip Island (W) 16/92 (36 shots) defeated Korumburra -/56.

Division 2: Fish Creek 16/87 (34 shots) defeated Loch.

-/53; Toora 13/67 (7 shots) defeated Tarwin Lower 3/60; Wonthaggi 14/77 (13 shots) defeated Corinella 2/64; San

Remo 16/90 (30 shots) defeated Mirboo North -/60.

Division 3: Port Welshpool 14/77(19 shots) defeated Meeniyan 2/58; Phillip Island 14/79 (15 shots) defeated Foster 2/64; Leongatha 14/78 (19 shots) defeated Wonthaggi 2/59; Inverloch 14/87 (20 shots) defeated San Remo 2/67.

Division 4: Inverloch 14/67 (8 shots) defeated Leongatha 2/59; Phillip Island 14/104 (50 shots) defeated Korumburra (G) 2/54; Wonthaggi. 14/79 (17 shots) defeated Corinella 2/62; Korumburra (M) 14/85 (29 shots) defeated Tarwin Lower.

2/56.

DIV. 5: Fish Creek 16/95 (47 shots) defeated Foster -/48; Toora 16/88 (29 shots) defeated Inverloch -/59; Phillip Island 16/107 (68 shots) defeated Loch

Thursday’s social event had 24 players competing in two 12-end games of 2x2x2 pairs.

Winners with 40 points were Frank Seaton (S) and new member John French.

Runners up with 36 points were Wayne Parks (S) and Bob Delahoy.

Next Wednesday, January 18, a mixed mufti social game will be played starting at 12.30pm and visitors are invited to join the locals.

Sign on before 11.30 am.

Next Thursday, January 19, social bowls makes way for Monthly Turkey Triples event, so no casual entries on that day. Thursday social bowls returns on January 26.

Saturday Pennant, round 11: Division One: Inverloch Blues 67 defeated Inverloch Whites 59.

Best winning rinks: Inverloch Blues – M. Coram, A. Rowe, D. Roberts and G. Hardy. Inverloch Whites – B. Davis, J. Sutcliffe, N. Hughes and N. Van Grunsven.

Division Three: Inverloch 87 defeated San Remo 67.

Best winning rink: H. Rybalka, B. Hensley, T. Hancock and D. Archer.

Division Four: Inverloch 67 defeated Leongatha 59.

Best winning rink: J. Miller, J. Duthie, H. Dunn and S. Snelling.

Division Five: Inverloch 59 lost to Toora 88.

-/39; Meeniyan 12/70 (4 shots) defeated Mirboo North.4/66; San Remo 14/81 (18 shots) defeated Lang Lang 2/63.

Ladders Division 1 Inverloch (B).....................136+216 Phillip Island (B) ..............130+182 Leongatha .........................113+129 Wonthaggi ............................72-130 Phillip Island (W) ...................71-20 Korumburra.............................67-83 Inverloch (W)..........................65-93 Lang Lang ............................50 -201 Division 2 Fish Creek .........................121+106 Wonthaggi ...........................104+21 San Remo......................................1 00+52 Toora ......................................96+69 Corinella .................................90+52 Tarwin Lower.........................80+10 Loch .......................................57-105 Mirboo North ........................56-205 Division 3 Leongatha ...........................108+72

ary 18, at 7pm.

Saturday pennant: Both Division 2 and 5 managed good wins over Loch and Foster respectively last Saturday.

On Wednesday starting at 4pm there will be pennant practice at the club and all players are encouraged to partake.

The reams for Saturday are as follows Division 2 playing away to Tarwin Lower – bus departs 11.15am: T. McLean (S) R. McKenzie, R. Grylls ( TM) and A. Kerr, R. Mortlock (S) R. Knight, M. Heywood and C. Bell D. Christie (S) N. McKenzie, B. Cooper and B. O’Keefe Division 5 will play away to Meeniyan – meet up at the clubrooms at 11h30: Rob Poletti (S) Neville Buckland (TM), J. Lavarda and R. Staley R. Barham (S) D. Stefani, C. McGannon and R. Constantine J. Lindeman (S) (TM), A. Masson, P. Dean and M. Angwin Emergency: John Laurence No winning rink.

Congratulations to the Champion of Champions Frank Seaton who defeated Leongatha’s John Hall.

Frank moves into the next round of competition playing the West Gippsland Champion of Champions for the Strzelecki Region Title.

President Ron and the Board of Management have decided that the club presentation night needs to reclaim its former glory as a very special event for all club members.

This year, March 4 has been set aside for the presentation night.

It will be a catered dinner prepared by an outside caterer so everyone can have the evening free of kitchen duties.

The club is also canvassing some local entertainment.

Come along and make the presentation night the special occasion it should be in celebrating the successes on the bowling green.

It has been two years since the club’s last successful fundraiser, the garage sale. So it is on again this year. It will be run on Easter Saturday, April 15. The success is determined by the quality goods donated by members, so start looking around the house, garage and shed for saleable items.

Donations can be brought upstairs.

The member night returns for the new year with a jackpot wanting to be won.

Make it down to the club on January 20 for your chance.

Phillip Island.......................108+47 Foster ...................................108+46 Port Welshpool ...................... 97-11 Meeniyan................................84+83 Inverloch..................................83-50 San Remo ................................70-68 Wonthaggi .............................46-119 Division 4 Wonthaggi ...........................120+78 Korumburra (M) .............116+104 Leongatha ............................96 +39 Phillip Island.........................88+48 Korumburra (G) ...................185-50 Inverloch..................................75-36 Tarwin Lower..........................64-95 Corinella ..................................60-88 Division 5 Toora ..................................141+243 San Remo ..........................134+194 Foster ...................................108+13 Meeniyan...............................92+17 Fish Creek ..............................90+83 Inverloch.................................77+24 Phillip Island ...........................70-15 Lang Lang ...............................69-70 Mirboo North ........................55-197 Loch .......................................44-292

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Surfer shares skills SANDY Point surfer Kelly Laity has taken to coaching her passion.

She has been coaching young surfers at Inverloch for the past five years, under the guidance of experienced local surfer Shane Hogan.

“It’s great. I love helping children get involved and learn water awareness,” she said.

“I love sharing my passion and helping them become comfortable and confident in the water.”

Kelly has been surfing for as long as she can remember and started competing at just 10 years old.

She has competed in Australian Titles, Victorian State Titles and the Grom Search competition.

The now 20 year old has won two state titles and came fourth in the Australian Titles.

She won a pairs event in the Australian Titles when she was in U/16s.

“We were chaired off the beach, which was a bit of fun,” Kelly said.

To stay fit, Kelly made sure to surf every day, as well as playing a mix of other sports like basketball.

She honed her skills at a high performance camp in Queensland.

Kelly also has a love of windsurfing and kitesurfing.

“My dad (Gene Laity) is a keen windsurfer and we learned to kitesurf in Sri Lanka,” she said.

“I love it because you can get out into the water during different conditions. Sometimes it’s calm but sometimes it’s a bit of a challenge. It’s a stress relief for me; I just love being in the water.”

Kelly’s surfing slowed down when she reached Year 12 as studying became more intense.

Initially, Kelly aspired to become a doctor, but her path took her down a road to physiotherapy.

“I have studied physiotherapy for two years. I am having a gap year this year so I can travel. I went to university straight out of Year 12 and it has been a bit hectic,” she said.

“Physiotherapy was the right choice for me because it is part of my lifestyle and allows me to surf. It gives me a greater understanding of the body. If I had studied medicine it would have been more about the pharmaceutical side of things. Physiotherapy focuses more on the body and the brain, which is more practical for me.”

Kelly still competes in competitions every so often, but is more focused on keeping up her coaching.

“I’m enjoying surfing for fun and taking it as it comes. It will depend on where the physiotherapy takes me, but I would love to keep coaching in both Inverloch and Sandy Point,” she said.

Surf skills: young surfer Kelly Laity is sharing her knowledge by coaching beginners in Inverloch.

Lots of fun: known for her surfing prowess, Sandy Point’s Kelly Laity has also found a love for kitesurfing.

In action: Kelly Laity takes on the surf.

Women’s football on the rise A WOMEN’S football team will be developed in Bass Coast this season.

The new women’s team will provide the opportunity for local women to play AFL in Bass Coast for the first time ever and provide a pathway for the local youth girls once they turn 19.

The team will be based at Dalyston but will look to have home games around the area in line with the local youth girls’ teams.

Bass Coast’s team will play in the new South East Women’s league against other newly established teams in the outer eastern suburbs and Mornington Peninsula; about an hour’s drive away.

The season will start in mid April and will most likely be 14 games plus finals.

Everyone is welcome to come along to training and have a go. As a new team everyone is learning so there is no pressure; it will be a welcome friendly environment.

One excited member of the women’s team is Wonthaggi’s Mollie Bloch.

Mollie was a top age player in the youth girls’ team and is thrilled to have a pathway that allows her to keep playing football locally.

“As a whole I’ve enjoyed the experience and loved learning new skills. Last summer I was involved with the Gippsland Power intensive training and it really helped me develop my game,” she said.

“There has always been a good vibe but when we started we were all a bit cautious. Our confi-

dence has grown and we grew as a team.”

The youth girls’ side was established in 2015.

The first year was a learning curve but the girls went on to win the premiership.

Mollie said a highlight for the team was scoring four goals against Traralgon last year. It proved how far the girls had come when Traralgon had kept them scoreless just one year before.

The progression of girls’ football in the local area is the work of Wonthaggi’s Ella Angarane.

“It was a way to bring opportunities for girls to play a more physical sport locally. At our very first youth girls’ training we had four girls come along. However, we were able to field a side every week and at least 40 girls has played for us in the past two years,” she said.

“We have had a bit of interest in the women’s team on Facebook and 20 girls came along to our training before Christmas. We hope to have 25 to 30 women playing for us this season.”

Ella said this was the right time to launch a women’s side with the national women’s league about to be televised this year.

“Two years ago it was hard for us to get past the stereotypical barrier that football is a man’s sport. The girls have come to find it isn’t dangerous for them and it’s all about having fun. Women’s football has been promoted widely lately and as the demand grows, we think more local clubs will establish junior sides. We’re also looking to have a girls only Auskick in Dalyston,” she said.

“We encourage everyone to come along just

to give it a go. The hardest part is taking that first step. There will be one night of compulsory training and an extra night to train with the youth girls.

We like to keep up our flexibility to ensure the

sport is easily accessible.”

The women’s team is still looking for a coach.

Contact Ella Angarane on 0438 722 639 if you are interested in filling the position.

Role model: Wonthaggi’s Mollie Bloch took on a leadership role in the Dalyston youth Footy stars: from left, Mollie Bloch and girls’ football team over the past few years.

Ally Kershaw have helped boost the profile She is stepping up into the new Bass Coast women’s team this season. of women’s football in the local area.

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• LDCA C Grade Division One

OMK back in the act

TOP placed OMK had a convincing win over Inverloch last weekend.

After a rattling defeat to the Wonthaggi Workmens a week prior, OMK had a good run home towards the end of the innings with James Paterson making 53 runs and David Jeffries making 27 runs.

Inverloch’s Luke Keily was the stand out bowler, taking 3/27. Xavier Robertson took two catches.

OMK made 9/160 after the 40 overs.

Inverloch’s Anthony Sparkes was the top batsman with 27 runs, followed by Robertson with 16.

However, OMK had its

eye on the win with Daniel Wylie, Tom Bye and Jeffries each taking two wickets.

Inverloch made 86 runs but was dismissed after 38 overs.

Town swept a win out from under Nerrena.

Nerrena batted first and made an excellent start.

Opening partners Brian Gannon and Michael Collins made 36 and 26 runs respectively.

Gavin Giliam later followed up these figures with an additional 61 runs.

Matthew Luscombe fended off Nerrena and claimed 3/23. Nerrena finished its inning 7/155.

Town stepped in and immediately posted 53 runs courtesy of John Pouw. Mi-

LDCA ladders A Grade Division 1 Korumburra ...........................84 Inverloch .................................84 Won Club ................................78 Town ........................................66 OMK ........................................66 Kilcunda-Bass ..........................42 Phillip Island ............................30 Nerrena .....................................30 A Grade Division 2 Poowong-Loch ........................84 Koonwarra-L/RSL .................66 Won Miners ............................66 Glen Alvie................................54 MDU ........................................42 Imperials ..................................42 Foster..........................................6 B Grade Division 1 Won Club ................................96 OMK........................................90 Town ........................................80 Phillip Island...........................78 MDU ........................................48 Nerrena .....................................42 Kilcunda-Bass ..........................30 Inverloch ..................................24 B Grade Division 2 Poowong-Loch ........................84 Korumburra ...........................78 Koonwarra-L/RSL .................60 Glen Alvie................................50 Won Miners ..............................42 Foster........................................30 Imperials ..................................24

C Grade Division 1 OMK........................................90 Won Club ................................84 Phillip Island...........................78 Town ........................................78 Korumburra ..............................60 Nerrena .....................................48 MDU ........................................30 Inverloch ..................................12 C Grade Division 2 Phillip Island...........................84 Glen Alvie................................72 Poowong-Loch ........................72 Won Club ................................60 OMK ........................................60 Kilcunda-Bass ..........................36 Korumburra ..............................36 Koonwarra L/RSL....................36 Town.........................................24 Under 16 East Zone MDU ........................................84 Town ........................................48 Korumburra ...........................48 OMK........................................48 Nerrena .....................................12 Koonwarra L/RSL......................0 Under 16 West Zone Glen Alvie................................72 Won Club ................................48 Poowong-Loch ........................48 Inverloch .................................36 Phillip Island ............................36

Leongatha District Cricket Association Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 11 - January 21 & 28 Home team Grade A1 Kilcunda-Bass Nerrena Town Inverloch Grade A2 Glen Alvie MDU Won Miners Imperials Grade B1 Won Club Phillip Island MDU OMK Grade B2 Poowong-Loch Foster Korumburra Koon-L/RSL Grade C1 Town Nerrena OMK Inverloch Grade C2 Glen Alvie Poowong-Loch Phillip Island Korumburra Koon-L/RSL

Away Team

Ground

Umpire

v v v v

Phillip Island OMK Won Club Korumburra

Bass 1 L Turf SP 2 I Turf

G. Laird T. Rogers C. Salmon J. Curry

v v v v

Poowong-Loch Butch W A. Jordan Foster Dmblk G. Wightman Koon-L/RSL Won Rec A. Stride Bye

v v v v

Town Kilcunda-Bass Inverloch Nerrena

McMhn Cowes Meen Outt

N. Grabham M. Heenan I. Richards L. White

v v v v

Glen Alvie Won Miners Imperials Bye

Loch FGC KSC

N. Barnes B. Bek N. Graydon

v v v v

Won Club Phillip Island Korumburra MDU

SP 2 Nerr KSC Inv

I. Thomas L. O’Brien TBA V. Baskerville

v v v v v

Won Club OMK Kilcunda-Bass Town Bye

GA Poow Rhyll Velo

M. Wishart TBA TBA TBA

Any person interested in umpiring contact Graham Laird 0408 454 741.

Please note all games start at 1pm.

chael Warren made 26 runs.

Ryan Giliam closed the innings by taking 3/163.

However, Town had managed to accumulate 9/163.

The Wonthaggi Workmens claimed a win in a low scoring match against MDU. MDU batted first, and Connor Brown was the star of the show with 22 runs. He was run out by Beau Van Agtmaal.

Van Agtmaal took 4/10 off eight overs and Emmet Dempsey took 3/10 off 5.1 overs. Mitchell Davey took two catches.

MDU’s innings came to a grinding halt after 35.1 innings with a score of 91.

With Ian Barnes making 20 runs and Joel Brann making 22 runs, the Workers had the game won in 23 overs.

MDU bowler Jai Bright gave it his all and took 5/31, but the Workers claimed the match with 8/97.

Phillip Island enjoyed a victory over Korumburra.

Korumburra batted first with Peter Churchill making the top score of 36 runs.

John Johnston quickly dismissed the Korumburra batmen, taking 4/17. Jackson Sorati took 3/11.

Korumburra managed 112 before it was dismissed after 39.1 runs.

Phillip Island were quick to take control of the match with Andrew Tolley making

21 runs, Michael Cleary making 49 runs and Connor Epifano making 38 runs.

Churchill and Ryan Mortimer slowed Phillip Island by taking 2/28 and 2/21 respectively.

However, Phillip Island claimed success with 6/131.

Division 1 INVERLOCH def by OMK 1st innings OMK M. Gow b. X. Robertson ............0 P. Harper c. R. Bradley b. X. Robertson ....................13 H. James b. L. Keily...................5 T. Bye lbw. b. L. Keily ..............................1 N. Paterson c. J. Williams b. P. Harmer............................2 S. Matthews lbw. b. N. Bradley ..........................4 D. Wylie n.o. ..............................0 J. Paterson c. X. Robertson b. J. Williams........................53 L. Whiteside c. X. Robertson b. N. Bradley ..........................2 D. Jeffries c. M. Woods b. L. Keily ............................27 R. Wyatt n.o. ..............................0 Extras ......................................52 Total .............................9/160 (cc) Bowling: P. Harmer 1/11, N. Bradley 2/9, W. Barker 0/18, X. Robertson 2/23, J. Belli 0/2, L. Keily 3/27, J. Williams 1/35.

1st innings Inverloch J. Belli c. H. James b. D. Wylie .............................5 R. Hughes r.o..............................1 X. Robertson stp. M. Gow b. P. Harper...........................16 M. Woods lbw. b. D. Wylie .............................0 J. Williams c. N. Paterson b. L. Whiteside .......................2

A. Sparkes b. D. Jeffries ..........29 N. Bradley b. S. Matthews .........7 L. Keily n.o. ...............................8 P. Harmer lbw. b. T. Bye .................................3 R. Bradley b. T. Bye ...................0 W. Barker b. D. Jeffries ..............2 Extras ......................................14 Total .........................................86 Bowling: H. James 0/16, D. Wylie 2/7, T. Bye 2/7, D. Jeffries 2/13, L. Whiteside 1/3, S. Matthews 1/15, P. Harper 1/17.

NERRENA def by TOWN 1st innings Nerrena B. Gannon b. M. Kreutzberger ...............36 M. Collins lbw. b. M. Luscombe ...................21 M. Patterson c. N. Hodges b. M. Luscombe .....................3 S. Martin c. D. Goss b. M. Kreutzberger .................3 M. Waltom b. M. Luscombe ......3 G. Giliam n.o............................61 C. Marinou c. M.G. Luscombe b. K. Newton ..........................2 P. Joseph lbw. b. D. Hume .............................8 R. Baudinette n.o........................9 Extras ........................................9 Total .............................7/155 (cc) Bowling: N. Tuckett 0/18, M.G. Luscombe 0/29, M. Luscombe 3/23, M. Kreutzberger 2/17, D. Hume 1/33, K. Newton 1/25, J. Pouw 0/8.

1st innings Town J. Pouw r.o. ...............................53 N. Hodges c. P. Joseph b. M. Collins ........................20 M. Warren b. M. Waltom .........26 R. Edwards b. P. Joseph .............9 M. Kreutzberger c. M. Collins b. C. Marinou ....................... 11 D. Goss c. R. Baudinette b. R. Giliam ............................5 D. Hume b. M. Waltom ..............4

M.G. Luscombe b. R. Giliam... 11 N. Tuckett n.o.............................2 K. Newton c. M. Collins b. R. Giliam ............................6 Extras ......................................15 Total ....................................9/163 Bowling: P. Joseph 1/14, D. Grigg 0/19, M. Collins 1/35, M. Waltom 2/39, R. Baudinette 0/8, C. Marinou 1/25, R. Giliam 3/18.

WON CLUB d MDU 1st innings MDU T. Bright b. M. Sharp .................2 L. Cocksedge b. B. Van Agtmaal ..................3 M. Hoober c. M. Davey b. B. Van Agtmaal ..................6 C. Cary b. B. Van Agtmaal .........0 S. Riley c. N. Dobbie b. J. Brann ..............................1 J. Bright b. B. Van Agtmaal .......0 C. Brown r.o. ............................22 A. Howard c. M. Davey b. E. Dempsey ......................16 B. Cantwell c. B. Harvey b. E. Dempsey ........................6 J. Brown b. E. Dempsey.............5 K. Brown n.o. .............................8 Extras ......................................22 Total .........................................91 Bowling: M. Sharp 1/12, B. Van Agtmaal 4/10, J. Brann 1/21, N. Dobbie 0/12, E. Dempsey 3/10, B. Harvey 0/19.

1st innings Won Club I. Barnes c. ...............................20 E. Dempsey c. ..........................16 J. Brann c. ................................22 M. Davey n.o............................16 B. Harvey c. ...............................5 M. Cadwallender c. ....................0 N. Dobbie b. ...............................0 C. Harvey b. .............................12 B. Van Agtmaal b. ......................0 Extras ........................................6 Total ......................................8/97 Bowling: C. Cary 1/15, B. Cantwell 2/8, A. Howard 0/22, J.

Bright 5/31, S. Riley 0/20.

KORUMBURRA def by PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Korumburra B. Kerr c. M. Christopher b. A. Tolley ...........................15 A. Brinksma c. J. Johnston b. A. Tolley .............................3 T. Jenkin c. A. Tolley b. C. Epifano ..........................6 P. Churchill c. B. Caile b. J. Sorarti ...........................36 I. Riddell b. J. Johnston............17 T. Morrison b. J. Sorarti .............0 D. Kemp c. G. Grace b. J. Johnston ..........................0 M. Wrigley c. P. Cleary b. J. Sorarti .............................8 R. Mortimer c. A. Tolley b. J. Johnston ..........................2 E. Allaway c. B. Caile b. J. Johnston ..........................8 J. Whiteside n.o. .........................1 Extras ......................................16 Total ....................................... 112 Bowling: P. Francis 0/21, J. Johnston 4/17, P. Cleary 0/15, J. Sorarti 3/11, A. Tolley 2/16, C. Epifano 1/22.

1st innings Phillip Island M. Christopher c. I. Riddell b. E. Allaway ..........................0 A. Tolley c. E. Allaway b. P. Churchill.......................21 M. Cleary c. R. Mortimer b. J. Whiteside ......................49 J. Johnston c. I. Riddell b. P. Churchill.........................9 B. Caile c. B. Kerr b. R. Mortimer........................0 C. Epifano n.o. .........................38 G. Grace n.o. ..............................2 Extras ......................................13 Total ....................................6/131 Bowling: E. Allaway 1/24, M. Wrigley 0/22, P. Churchill 2/28, R. Mortimer 2/21, B. Kerr 0/11, J. Whiteside 1/11, I. Riddell 0/8.

• LDCA C Grade Division Two

Poowong Loch smashes Town POOWONG Loch enjoyed a comfortable win over Town.

Batting third, Brian Knight greatly impacted the game making 71 runs.

Cody Loughridge finished off the innings with an additional 32 runs not out.

Town’s Cameron Dowling was an inspiration on the field taking three catches and claiming 2/22.

Poowong Loch ended the innings with 4/199.

Town player Luke Kleinert scored 44 runs.

Poowong Loch’s Neil Hancock took 3/17 off six overs.

After 40 overs, Town was all out for 148.

Korumburra defeated Kilcunda Bass.

Sam Hall made an outstanding start as opening batsmen making 67 runs not out for Korumburra.

Hall was a champion on the field as well, taking 5/16 from Kilcunda Bass.

Joe Reilly made 55 runs for Kilcunda but that didn’t quite cut it for the team, although a great achievement.

Kilcunda Bass bowler Dale Gude was a standout after claiming 2/36.

Korumburra finished with 4/13 with 35 overs, while Kilcunda Bass had 9/129.

Glen Alvie enjoyed a big win over Philip Island.

Superstar Duncan Thorn made 99 runs for Glen Alvie with Darcy Thorn behind with 40 runs.

Duncan Thorn bowled and caused chaos for Philip Island, taking 5/41.

Philip Island batsman Russel Cleeland made 43 runs during the match.

Philip Island was all out for 216 after 38 overs. Glen Alvie secured victory with 5/219.

Koonwarra/LRSL was defeated by OMK. Opening batsman Paris Buckley made a good start for Koonwarra/LRSL with 21 early runs.

Later on, Lochie Smith made 52 not out runs, leaving his team with a strong lead of 8/147.

Mark Blackburn made it more of a difficult win for Koonwarra by taking 2/20.

OMK stepped up to bat and George Lomagno scored 67 runs not out, along with OMK’s Peter Millar scored 61 runs.

Lomagno took 2/2 during Koonwarra/LRSLs innings and was the stand out bowler.

OMK had the win with 4/199.

TOWN def by POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Poowong-Loch N. Hancock c. T. Strybosch b. C. Dowling .........................9 P. Regan c. A. Hanily b. T. Strybosch .....................27 B. Knight b. R. Shields ............71 B. Nicholls c. C. Dowling ........25 L. Miller n.o. ............................24 C. Loughridge n.o. ...................32 Extras ......................................10 Total .............................4/199 (cc) Bowling: C. Dowling 2/22, L. Kleinert 0/48, T. Strybosch 1/31, A. Hanily 0/38, R. Shields 1/32, N. Hawkins 0/13, N. Fixter 0/9.

1st innings Town C. Dowling b. N. Hancock .........4 G. Pouw c. B. Nicholls b. A. Johnson ........................14 T. Strybosch b. N. Hancock .......6 L. Kleinert b. S. McKinnon .....44 J. Goss n.o. ...............................24 A. Hanily b. B. Knight .............24 R. Shields b. J. Knox..................7 R. Lindsay b. J. Knox.................3 N. Fixter c. b. A. Johnson ..........................4 N. Hawkins c. B. Nicholls b. L. Miller .............................3 M. Harry b. N. Hancock.............0 Extras ......................................15 Total .......................................148 Bowling: L. Miller 1/31, N. Hancock 3/17, S. McKinnon 1/36, A. Johnson 2/20, B. Knight 1/12,

J. Knox 2/22, B. Regan 0/8.

KILCUNDA-BASS def by KORUMBURRA 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass S. Burchell b. S. Hall .................0 J. Reilly c. J. Wrigley b. S. Hall ..............................55 G. Burchell c. T. Crocker b. S. Hall ................................2 H. Grace c. P. Whelan b. D. Telfer .............................0 D. Gude r.o. ................................1 Z. Crow b. M. Rowe ................25 S. Quaife n.o. ...........................37 G. Crow b. S. Hall......................1 P. De Rubeis n.o. ........................1 Extras ........................................6 Total ....................................9/129 Bowling: S. Hall 5/16, D. Telfer 1/12, G. Barrett 0/23, R. Francis 0/25, M. Rowe 1/30, T. Crocker 0/19.

1st innings Korumburra S. Hall n.o. ...............................67 T. Crocker c&b. T. Sorace ..........2 P. Whelan lbw. b. D. Gude ..............................1 D. Telfer c&b. D. Gude ..............6 G. Barrett c. b. Z. Crow ............................24 R. Francis n.o. ..........................15 Extras ......................................14 Total ....................................4/130 Bowling: H. Grace 0/10, S. Burchell 0/19, T. Sorace 1/27, D. Gude 2/36, Z. Crow 1/21, P. De Rubeis 0/15.

PHILLIP ISLAND def by GLEN ALVIE 1st innings Phillip Island C. Muscat r.o. ...........................39 G. Excell b. D. Thorn .................5 G. Marshall c. M. Milnes b. D. Thorn ...........................17 R. Young c. D. Thorn b. I. Thorn.............................13 S. Niven lbw. b. A. Newsome .......................6 S. Cox r.o....................................8 R. Cleeland c. J. Thorn b. A. Newsome .....................43 J. Excell n.o. ...............................0 D. Kenter c. M. Milnes b. D. Thorn ...........................51 W. Paterson c. J. Thorn b. I. Thorn...............................4 J. Manning c. I. Thorn b. D. Thorn ...........................17 Extras ......................................13 Total .......................................216 Bowling: J. Newsome 0/28, J. Thorn 0/37, M. Milnes 0/39, D.

Generation gap: cricket is a game for all ages, as demonstrated by Koonwarra/LRSL’s 13 year old Billy Manicaro, and OMK veteran George Lomagno.

Thorn 5/41, A. Newsome 1/36, R. Bolding 0/10, I. Thorn 2/17.

1st innings Glen Alvie J. Newsome b. R. Young ............5 D. Thorn c. R. Cleeland b. J. Excell ............................99 I. Thorn c. b. S. Niven............................34 D. Thorn n.o. ............................40 R. Bolding ret. hurt ....................8 M. Grieve r.o. .............................0 M. Dhar r.o. ................................0 J. Thorn n.o. .............................10 Extras ......................................22 Total ....................................5/219 Bowling: S. Niven 1/24, R. Cleeland 0/33, R. Young 1/31, G. Marshall 0/35, S. Cox 0/23, J. Excell 1/34, W. Paterson 0/26.

OMK d KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings OMK D. Wylie lbw. b. P. Buckley ..........................4 P. Miller stp. M. Scrimshaw b. C. Buckland......................61 G. Lomagno n.o. ......................67 M. Blackburn b. D. Van Puyenbroek ..........18 A. Perry lbw. b. A. Piksons ..........................8

D. Friswell n.o..........................15 Extras ......................................26 Total ....................................4/199 Bowling: G. Clarkson 0/31, P. Buckley 1/19, B. Manicaro 0/25, A. Stanley 0/27, C. Buckland 1/30, D. Van Puyenbroek 1/17, A. Piksons 1/25, I. Smith 0/20.

1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL P. Buckley b. M. Whiteside1 ....21 A. Stanley c. P. Miller ................0 M. Scrimshaw c. M. Whiteside b. M. Blackburn .....................9 S. Moore c. P. Miller b. D. Wylie ...........................17 G. Sherriff b. M. Blackburn .......2 G. Clarkson c. M. Whiteside b. D. Friswell..........................5 A. Piksons b. D. Wylie ...............0 I. Smith n.o...............................52 B. Manicaro c. b. G. Lomagno .....................16 C. Buckland b. G. Lomagno ......0 D. Van Puyenbroek n.o. .............1 Extras ......................................25 Total ....................................8/147 Bowling: M. Whiteside 1/17, J. Whiteside 1/27, M. Blackburn 2/20, D. Wylie 1/20, D. Friswell 1/31, T. Whiteside 0/21, G. Lomagno 2/2.

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CRICKET | SPORT

thestar.com.au • LDCA B Grade Division One

Turner triumphs with ball WARREN Turner’s 4/3 haul resulted in a convincing win for Town over Nerrena.

Town captain Jareth Hume made the most impact after making 39 runs. Sam Clark finished off the innings with an additional 29 runs.

Nerrena’s Charlie Dougherty was a powerhouse on the field, taking three catches and claiming 3/24.

Town ended its run 9/170.

Despite Dougherty’s best efforts, Nerrena could not match Town’s score.

Nerrena batsman James Kelly and Joel Renden topped the scoring with 16 runs each.

Turner bowled last and abruptly ended the innings.

Matt Wilson and Ashley Hickey contributed, taking two catches each.

After 32.3 overs, Nerrena was all out for 94.

Wonthaggi Club’s Zane Macdermid was also merciless, taking 3/3 from Phillip Island on Saturday.

Batting first, the workers eased its way into the innings.

Brian Osborne was the highest scoring batsman with 46 runs and was not out at the end of the innings.

Drew Herbert finished off the innings with a further 31

runs.

Phillip Island bowler Matthew Wright slowed the Workers’ run, taking 3/16. Jarrod Black took two catches.

The Workers finished with 6/138 after 40 overs.

However, the Workers were quick to overthrow the Sharks.

The highest scoring batsman for Phillip Island was Liam Keating with 51 runs late in the innings. He was the only batsman to break double figures.

Macdermid quickly dismissed the opposing batsmen.

Scott Williams and Herbert also powered through the innings, taking 2/5 and 2/12 respectively.

Phillip Island lost the match 9/88.

OMK is sitting second on the ladder and enjoyed a win over MDU on the weekend.

Batting duo Russell White and Thomas Eustace made short work of OMK’s innings, making more than 60 runs each. Luke Jones also had a good day out, opening the innings with 51 runs.

MDU bowlers Samuel Benra, Paul Vine, Craig Hoober and John Phillips each claimed a wicket, but OMK had powered ahead.

OMK closed the innings 4/207.

MDU made a strong start as opening batsman Hoober collected 47 runs, but lost momentum.

Cameron Olden picked up 36 runs later in the innings, but it wasn’t enough to save the match.

OMK bowler Dylan McMeekin caused havoc for MDU, taking 3/19.

MDU fell short with 8/176.

Inverloch lost to Kilcunda Bass in a close match.

Kilcunda Bass opening batsman Paul Mohascy retired not out after making 32 runs and turned out to be the highest scoring batsman. Joel Bastwrous made 22 runs.

Inverloch bowler Ryan Sparkes worked overtime to force Kilcunda Bass to finish its allotted overs with just 8/95.

Sparkes took 3/12 off eight overs. Shaun Hayes took two catches.

Inverloch could not gain momentum and fell short of Kilcunda Bass’ score.

Dean Cashin topped the scoring with 17 runs before he was bowled by Rohan Duff.

Kilcunda Bass’ Todd Smith caused the most damage for Inverloch, taking 3/17.

Inverloch was all out for 88 after 37.4 overs.

INVERLOCH def by KILCUNDA-BASS

1st innings Kilcunda-Bass P. Mohascy ret. n.o. ..................32 J. Tregear c. A. Brayley b. R. Sparkes ..........................0 R. Gardiner c. S. Hayes b. C. Fisher .............................2 D. Ferguson c. S. Hayes b. E. Cousins ..........................7 J. Bastwrous b. N. Brayley.......22 T. Smith c. M. Goldsmith b. R. Sparkes ..........................5 R. Duff c&b. R. Sparkes ............3 D. Blackney b. N. Brayley .........0 C. Elliott r.o. ...............................4 B. Noble n.o. ..............................5 Extras ......................................15 Total ...............................8/95 (cc) Bowling: R. Sparkes 3/12, C. Fisher 1/6, S. Hayes 0/2, D. Cashin 0/15, E. Cousins 1/33, N. Brayley 2/18.

1st innings Inverloch C. Fisher c. D. Ferguson b. D. Bettles.......................... 11 N. Brayley b. R. Duff .................6 H. Smith c. R. Gardiner b. D. Blackney......................16 D. Cashin b. R. Duff ................17 E. Cousins c. D. Bettles b. T. Smith ............................14 A. Brayley lbw. b. J. Tregear ............................4 R. Sparkes c. J. Bastwrous b. T. Smith ..............................2 S. Hayes b. D. Bettles ..............10 P. Roberts lbw. b. T. Smith ..............................0 M. Goldsmith c. R. Duff b. D. Blackney........................5 A. Box n.o. .................................0 Extras ........................................3 Total .........................................88 Bowling: T. Smith 3/17, D. Bettles 2/17, D. Blackney 2/21, R. Duff 2/16, J. Tregear 1/17.

TOWN d NERRENA 1st innings Town S. Fixter c. S. Lester b. C. Dougherty ......................8 W. Turner c. S. Lester b. J. Renden ..........................17 M. Wilson c. C. Dougherty b. J. Renden ..........................16 J. Hume c. C. Dougherty b. B. Croatto .........................39 J. Bolge c. B. Martin b. B. Croatto ...........................2 M. Borschman c. C. Dougherty b. C. Baudinette....................13 A. Hickey stp. M. Croatto b. C. Baudinette....................20 C. Bruce n.o. ............................17 M. Hanily c. M. Croatto b. C. Dougherty ......................1 Z. Trease c. M. Croatto b. C. Dougherty ......................0 S. Clark n.o. .............................29 Extras ........................................8 Total .............................9/170 (cc) Bowling: C. Dougherty 3/24, M. Croatto 0/20, J. Renden 2/49, B. Croatto 2/28, C. Baudinette 2/33, S. Lester 0/10.

1st innings Nerrena A. Harrison r.o..........................15 S. Murphy c&b. Z. Trease..........8 S. Lester c. M. Wilson b. S. Clark ............................14 J. Kelly c. A. Hickey b. S. Fixter ............................16 J. Renden c. M. Hanily b. S. Fixter ............................16 C. Baudinette r.o. .....................13 B. Hayes c. J. Bolge b. W. Turner............................0 B. Croatto c. M. Wilson b. W. Turner............................1 M. Croatto c. A. Hickey b. W. Turner............................5 C. Dougherty c. M. Borschman

b. W. Turner............................1 B. Martin n.o. .............................0 Extras ........................................5 Total .........................................94 Bowling: S. Clark 1/20, Z. Trease 1/24, A. Hickey 0/12, C. Bruce 0/10, S. Fixter 2/22, W. Turner 4/3.

PHILLIP ISLAND def by WON CLUB 1st innings Won Club J. Sheerin c. L. Keating b. M. Young..........................13 D. Turton c. J. Black b. M. Wright .........................18 L. Sawyer c. J. Black b. M. Wright ...........................1 A. Geyer b. J. Asbury b. M. Wright .........................14 B. Osborne n.o. ........................46 R. Geyer c. B. Insall b. Z. Brown ............................0 D. Herbert c. Z. Brown b. M. Young..........................31 S. Williams n.o. ..........................3 Extras ......................................12 Total .............................6/138 (cc) Bowling: S. Boyack 0/13, B. Christopher 0/24, M. Wright 3/16, M. Young 2/31, Z. Brown 1/51.

1st innings Phillip Island M. Parsons b. S. Williams ..........1 M. Young c. R. Geyer b. Z. Macdermid.....................3 J. Black c. B. Osborne b. Z. Macdermid.....................1 A. Finlayson c. B. Osborne b. S. Williams .........................1 B. Insall b. Z. Macdermid ..........0 L. Keating n.o. .........................54 J. Asbury lbw. b. A. Geyer .............................2 M. Wright c. Z. Macdermid b. B. Evans .............................8 B. Christopher lbw.

b. D. Herbert ..........................1 Z. Brown c. L. Sawyer b. D. Herbert ..........................0 S. Boyack n.o. ............................3 Extras ......................................13 Total ...............................9/88 (cc) Bowling: S. Williams 2/5, Z. Macdermid 3/3, A. Geyer 1/13, L. McGuirk 0/23, B. Evans 1/22, D. Herbert 2/12.

OMK d MDU 1st innings OMK L. Jones lbw. ............................51 A. McKinnon c...........................5 R. White n.o. ............................60 T. Eustace c. .............................63 W. Dowel c. ................................8 D. McMeekin n.o. ......................8 Extras ......................................12 Total .............................4/207 (cc) Bowling: M. Patching 0/22, S. Benra 1/26, P. Vine 1/28, C. Olden 0/31, C. Hoober 1/38, M. Cantwell 0/29, J. Phillips 1/27.

1st innings MDU C. Hoober lbw. b. D. McMeekin ...................47 D. Thomas c. R. White b. A. Busana .........................22 T. Zukovskis r.o........................17 M. Cantwell c. R. Dixon b. J. Greenwood ...................29 C. Olden b. R. White ................36 W. Cocksedge r.o. ......................1 M. Patching lbw. b. D. McMeekin .....................1 P. Vine n.o. ...............................16 S. Benra b. D. McMeekin ..........2 J. Phillips n.o. .............................3 Extras ........................................2 Total .............................8/176 (cc) Bowling: R. White 1/45, R. Dixon 0/22, D. McMeekin 3/19, A. Busana 1/19, J. Greenwood 1/34, T. Eustace 0/35.

• LDCA B Grade Division Two

Close call for the Cougars THE top two teams felt the sting of defeat during last weekend’s matches.

Korumburra’s clash with Koonwarra/LRSL came right down to the wire, with the Cougars ultimately taking the win.

The Cougars won the toss and sent Korumburra in to bat.

Korumburra struggled to build up a score until fourth batsman Jeremy Oxlee stepped in. Oxlee made 77 runs before

he was caught by Jordi Geary.

Mathew Olden contributed 40 for the Cobras.

Koonwarra/ LRSL’s Adam Drury continued his fine form from the previous week, taking 4/38. Four catches were taken

by Adam Rockall behind the stumps.

Korumburra closed its innings on 9/192.

Koonwarra/LRSL opening pair Leo Enter and Jake Rockall set the team on the path to victory making 48 and 30 runs respectively.

The runs slowed down after the pair was dismissed but hopes were kept alive by Ben Davison and Nigel Grimes.

Davison made 35 runs and Grimes, 56 not out.

Olden took 3/44 late in the match but Korumburra failed to defend its score.

Koonwarra/LRSL crept over the line with 6/196, and only three balls to spare.

Ladder leaders Poowong Loch were defeated by the Wonthaggi Miners.

Poowong Loch batted first

Success: the hard hitting of Nigel Grimes got the Cougars over the line with an unbeaten 56.

but could not put up many high figures. Few batsmen cracked double figures. The top scoring batsman was Trevor Allen with 20 runs.

Fresh from the bye last week, the Miners’ bowling skills took a toll on Poowong Loch. Leigh Granger polished off the innings, taking 4/7.

Poowong Loch was all out for 72 after 37 overs.

The Miners’ opening batsmen Rohan Todd and Gerard Kent had the Miners confident a win was in their sights. Todd made 95 runs and Kent made 34 runs.

Geoff Birnie tried to defend Poowong Loch’s score, taking 2/30, but the Miners had it with a final score of 5/188.

Glen Alvie enjoyed a comfortable win over the Imperials.

Batting first, Glen Alvie made some easy early runs. Joe Burke accumulated 47 runs, and Jay and Darcy Tiziani each made more than 30 runs.

Imperial’s Patrick McCaughan made a massive effort and claimed 5/50, stopping Glen Alvie’s run.

Glen Alvie was all out for 167 after the allocated 40 overs.

Kristian Gray was the Imperials’ top scorer with 36 runs, followed by Harrison McGannon with 26 runs.

Burke took 4/10 and Kelvin Simpson took two catches.

Glen Alvie forced the Imperials to close its account with just 96.

Foster had the bye.

KOONWARRA-L/RSL d KORUMBURRA 1st innings Korumburra J. Richards c. A. Rockall b. A. Drury ...........................12 S. Harland c. B. Davison b. M. Boswell .........................0 T. Gray c. A. Rockall b. A. Drury .............................8 J. Oxlee c. J. Geary b. K. Thorne .........................77

J. Petrie lbw. b. A. Drury .............................0 J. Celebrine c. B. Davison b. J. Geary ..............................6 N. Leppin c. L. Enter b. K. Thorne ...........................1 M. Olden c. A. Rockall b. A. Drury ...........................40 N. Arney c. A. Rockall b. J. Rockall............................9 H. McNeill n.o. ..........................1 T. Sorrell n.o.............................17 Extras ......................................21 Total .............................9/192 (cc) Bowling: M. Boswell 1/30, A. Drury 4/38, J. Geary 1/22, K. Thorne 2/50, J. Rockall 1/47.

1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL L. Enter c. M. Olden b. S. Harland ........................48 J. Rockall c. N. Arney b. M. Olden ..........................30 B. Anderson c. J. Petrie b. T. Gray ...............................6 B. Moore lbw. b. M. Olden ............................0 A. Rockall c. J. Celebrine b. M. Olden ............................8 B. Davison c. J. Richards b. T. Gray .............................35 N. Grimes n.o. ..........................56 K. Thorne n.o. ............................2 Extras ...................................... 11 Total .............................6/196 (cc) Bowling: N. Arney 0/26, H. McNeill 0/32, S. Harland 1/26, J. Oxlee 0/17, M. Olden 3/44, T. Gray 2/46.

GLEN ALVIE d IMPERIALS 1st innings Glen Alvie J. Burke c. b. M. Portelli ........................47 J. Tiziani lbw. b. P. McCaughan ..................36 D. Tiziani b. P. McCaughan .....34 J. Hull c. C. Mondal b. P. McCaughan ....................2 D. Gilbert c&b. P. McCaughan ...............2 D. Hale c. J. Ballagh b. P. McCaughan ..................13 J. Thomas n.o. ............................8 B. McRae c. K. Gray b. T. Katz ................................0 B. Cox b. T. Katz........................0 K. Simpson r.o............................4 L. McRae r.o. .............................0 Extras ......................................20 Total .......................................167 Bowling: P. McCaughan 5/51, T. Katz 2/25, H. McGannon 0/29, J. Ballagh 0/23, M. Portelli 1/8, K. Cooper 0/20.

Effort: Korumburra captain Jeremy Oxlee made a match high 77, but it wasn’t enough to get his team over the line. Photos by Mark Drury.

1st innings Imperials C. Mondal c. D. Gilbert b. L. McRae..........................12 K. Gray c. L. McRae b. B. McRae .........................36 J. Ballagh c. K. Simpson b. L. McRae............................0 P. McCaughan c. J. Burke b. B. McRae ...........................9 H. McGannon c. J. Thomas b. J. Burke ............................26 T. Katz b. B. Cox........................1 M. Wardle lbw. b. J. Burke ..............................0 M. Morter c. K. Simpson b. J. Burke ..............................3 H. Marshall b. J. Burke ..............2 M. Portelli n.o. ...........................0 Extras ........................................8 Total .........................................96 Bowling: L. McRae 2/19, D. Gilbert 0/18, B. McRae 2/18, D. Hale 0/11, B. Cox 1/13, J. Burke 4/10, J. Thomas 0/1.

WON MINERS d POOWONG-LOCH 1st innings Poowong-Loch N. Allen lbw. b. R. Todd ...............................5 A. Sheedy b. R. Todd .................6 T. Allen c. S. Farrington b. L. Granger ........................20

K. Miller b. W. Chapman ...........9 B. Hall c. R. Todd b. M. Greenway......................1 M. Allen r.o. ...............................0 G. Birnie b. L. Granger ..............0 J. Hibbs n.o. .............................12 B. Monson c. J. Allen b. L. Granger ..........................2 W. Walker b. W. Chapman .........0 S. Head b. L. Granger ................2 Extras ......................................15 Total .........................................72 Bowling: R. Todd 2/23, J. Aitken 0/14, W. Chapman 2/7, M. Greenway 1/18, L. Granger 4/7.

1st innings Won Miners R. Todd b. B. Monson ..............95 G. Kent lbw. b. G. Birnie...........................34 J. Aitken c. B. Monson b. B. Hall .............................. 11 L. Earl b. G. Birnie.....................0 W. Chapman c. M. Allen b. S. Head .............................10 A. Hall n.o. ...............................26 Extras ......................................12 Total .......................... 5/188 (dec) Bowling: S. Head 1/35, M. Allen 0/20, G. Birnie 2/30, B. Hall 1/14, T. Allen 0/3, W. Walker 0/7, J. Hibbs 0/22, B. Monson 1/27, N. Allen 0/25.

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• LDCA A Grade Division One

Loss threatens Korumburra’s reign KORUMBURRA is hanging on to the top spot by a thread after losing to OMK on the weekend.

OMK made an excellent to start with Kris Kerr making 83 runs and Adam Miller making 47.

Korumburra switched gears midway through the innings, and OMK’s remaining batsman had trouble cracking double figures, keeping the game in anybody’s reach.

Korumburra bowler Dale Wyhoon polished off the innings by taking 3/48.

OMK set the challenge with 7/228.

Kallon Rigby’s 69 runs was the highlight of Korumburra’s innings, followed by Kyle Dorman with 40 runs.

OMK bowler Jake Cochrane opened and took 3/51.

Thomas Wyatt claimed 2/40 at the end of the innings.

Korumburra met defeat with 9/208.

Following Korumburra’s loss, Inverloch is eying the top spot on the ladder.

Inverloch defeated Kilcunda Bass and is edging closer to pushing Korumburra down.

Daniel Mock opened the innings for Kilcunda Bass and made an 84 run statement. However, a 40 run stint from Ashley Larcombe was his only back up.

Inverloch bowler Ben Thomas took 2/18. David Newman claimed 2/34 at the end of the innings.

Newman’s form continued into Inverloch’s innings, where he made 76 runs. Walter Taberner also performed well, making 26 runs.

Kilcunda Bass’ Ashley Wells took 2/22 and two catches each were taken by Larcombe and John Bastwrous.

Inverloch had the match 6/169.

The Wonthaggi Workmen’s won its game against Phillip Island in a tight clash.

Workers’ David Britt opened the innings with 30 runs. He was bowled by Darcy Johnston.

Ryan Thomas was the top scorer with 53 runs. He was caught by Johnston.

Johnston made the Workers fight for the win, claiming 4/20. Lachlan Cleeland took two catches.

Phillip Island had the Workers all out for 155 after 38 overs.

Although opening batsman Jack Keating was immediately dismissed, Cleeland ensured Phillip Island made a strong start with an early 67 runs.

However, Phillip Island posted low figures for the rest of the innings.

Thomas opened and took 3/29. Jakeb Thomas later took 3/14.

It was enough for the Workers to defend its score.

Phillip Island came up five runs short with 150 after the 40 overs.

Town was quick to take a win over Nerrena.

Nerrena batted first, with 48 runs from Tim Wightman and 32 runs from Gerard Murphy being the highlight of the innings.

Town’s Amila Ratnaike took 3/33 and Nerrena was dismissed with 147 after 39.5 overs.

Town quickly covered the ground it needed to secure the win; Matt Davies made 39 runs, Madura WeerasingheSilva made 46 runs and Ratnaike made 31 runs.

Josh Trease, Nathan Trotto and Wightman each claimed a wicket but the game was over after 29 overs.

Town’s final score was 3/150.

KILCUNDA-BASS def by INVERLOCH 1st innings Kilcunda-Bass D. Mock c. B. Debono b. D. Newman ......................84 A. Donohue c. K. Rotthier b. B. Thomas ..........................0 J. Bastwrous b. B. Thomas.........7 J. Dakin lbw. b. W. Williams ......................10 J. Markland c. W. Taberner b. K. Rotthier..........................2 A. Larcombe r.o. ......................43 J. Rosenow b. D. Newman .........0 C. Davidson n.o..........................1 Extras ......................................21 Total .............................7/168 (cc) Bowling: R. Thomas 0/18, B. Thomas 2/18, W. Williams 1/18, K. Rotthier 1/37, A. Mujtaba 0/12, L. Rankin 0/27, D. Newman 2/34.

1st innings Inverloch

Focus: Nerrena’s Gerard Murphy drives through the covers.

W. Taberner lbw. b. J. Dakin ............................26 B. Debono c. C. Davidson b. C. Peckett .........................18 D. Newman c. A. Larcombe b. A. Donohue ......................76 K. Rotthier c. J. Bastwrous b. D. Mock ...........................18 W. Rankin c. J. Bastwrous b. A. Wells ............................10 W. Williams c. A. Larcombe

Impression: Town’s Josh Schelling in action in his A Grade debut. Photos by Mark Drury. b. A. Wells ..............................4 L. Rankin n.o..............................7 J. Bowring n.o. ...........................0 Extras ......................................10 Total .............................6/169 (cc) Bowling: J. Mahood 0/15, A. Wells 2/22, C. Peckett 1/11, J. Dakin 1/29, A. Larcombe 0/9, D. Mock 1/39, A. Donohue 1/41.

NERRENA def by TOWN 1st innings Nerrena D. Trotman c&b. A. Ratnaike ....0 D. Symmons c. M. Weerasinghe Silva b. J. Schelling .........................2 T. Wightman c. J. Schelling b. M. Weerasinghe Silva ......48 G. Murphy b. M. Borschman ...32 D. Baldi c. L. Smith b. M. Davies ...........................9 J. Cann r.o. .................................0 J. Hoy c. A. Ratnaike b. M. Weerasinghe Silva ........8 P. Matheson r.o. ..........................4 H. Funnell b. A. Ratnaike...........0 J. Trease b. A. Ratnaike............14 N. Trotto n.o. ..............................2 Extras ......................................28 Total .......................................147 Bowling: A. Ratnaike 3/33, J. Schelling 1/18, M. Davies 1/18, M. Weerasinghe Silva 2/19, N. Mahendrakumar 0/20, M. Borschman 1/19, S. Browne 0/11.

1st innings Town M. Davies lbw.

b. T. Wightman .....................39 J. Hume b. J. Trease .................14 M. Weerasinghe Silva n.o. .......46 A. Ratnaike c. H. Funnell b. N. Trotto ...........................31 M. Smith n.o. .............................2 Extras ......................................18 Total ....................................3/150 Bowling: J. Trease 1/19, N. Trotto 1/44, P. Matheson 0/17, D. Symmons 0/13, T. Wightman 1/27, J. Hoy 0/28.

WON CLUB d PHILLIP ISLAND 1st innings Won Club D. Britt b. D. Johnston .............30 S. Huitema c. M. Kinghorn b. J. Cox ...............................17 M. Thomas lbw. b. D. Johnston ........................1 R. Thomas c. D. Johnston b. C. Keerthisinghe ..............53 K. Brann c. L. Cleeland b. G. Odgers .........................17 J. Wallace c. L. Cleeland b. M. Dennerley .....................4 J. Sheerin b. D. Johnston............6 L. McLean c. L. Cleeland b. C. Keerthisinghe ................1 M. McCall lbw. b. D. Johnston ........................2 R. Birkett n.o. .............................4 J. Thomas c. L. Cleeland b. M. Dennerley .....................1 Extras ......................................19 Total .......................................155

Bowling: G. Odgers 1/41, J. Cox 1/46, D. Johnston 4/20, M. Dennerley 2/22, C. Keerthisinghe 2/21.

1st innings Phillip Island J. Keating c. R. Birkett b. R. Thomas ..........................0 L. Cleeland b. J. Sheerin ..........67 E. Richards c. K. Brann b. J. Thomas ...........................9 A. Samarawickrama b. J. Thomas ...........................0 B. Johnston lbw. b. J. Thomas .........................10 C. Keerthisinghe lbw. b. R. Thomas ..........................0 M. Kinghorn b. R. Birkett ........ 11 M. Dennerley c. J. Thomas b. R. Thomas ..........................9 G. Odgers r.o. ...........................14 J. Cox c. D. Britt b. J. Sheerin ..........................14 D. Johnston n.o. .........................1 Extras ......................................15 Total .......................................150 Bowling: R. Thomas 3/29, R. Birkett 1/27, M. McCall 0/16, J. Thomas 3/14, M. Thomas 0/18, J. Sheerin 2/40.

KORUMBURRA def by OMK 1st innings OMK J. Van Rooye b. M. Giles .........30 K. Kerr b. D. Wyhoon ..............83 A. Rose c. D. Salmon b. D. Wyhoon .......................31 A. Miller b. L. Zanchetta .........47

T. Wyatt c. S. Hayes b. D. Wyhoon .........................7 J. Cochrane n.o...........................9 J. Dewell b. S. Dole ...................6 D. Lloyd r.o. ...............................0 P. Dell n.o. ..................................0 Extras ......................................15 Total .............................7/228 (cc) Bowling: L. Zanchetta 1/24, S. Hayes 0/20, K. Dorman 0/12, S. Dole 1/61, I. Osman 0/21, M. Giles 1/37, D. Wyhoon 3/48.

1st innings Korumburra I. Osman c&b. N. Cant...............3 M. Giles c. A. Rose b. J. Cochrane.........................0 S. Dole b. J. Dewell .................22 K. Rigby c. D. Lloyd b. J. Cochrane.......................69 L. Zanchetta b. N. Auddino ......15 P. Edwards c. J. Van Rooye b. J. Cochrane.........................2 K. Dorman c. J. Dewell b. T. Wyatt ............................40 S. Hayes r.o. ...............................2 D. Salmon n.o. .........................30 P. Dunlevie lbw. b. T. Wyatt ..............................4 D. Wyhoon n.o. ..........................3 Extras ......................................18 Total .............................9/208 (cc) Bowling: J. Cochrane 3/51, N. Cant 1/30, K. Kerr 0/17, J. Dewell 1/12, D. Lloyd 0/11, P. Dell 0/24, N. Auddino 1/20, T. Wyatt 2/40.

• LDCA A Grade Division Two

Poowong Loch under pressure SECOND placed Koonwarra/LRSL defeated ladder leaders Poowong Loch in last weekend’s showdown.

Sam Hughes opened the innings for Koonwarra/LRSL and made 56 runs. Second drop Ben Perry followed it up with 39 more.

Poowong Loch opening bowler Alan Jenkins took 2/46, and Jacob Bardwell 2/28 later in the innings.

Koonwarra/LRSL finished up with 7/203.

Poowong Loch made a strong effort but only managed 193 in reply.

Bardwell was the top scorer with 50 runs and Dyer made 47 runs.

Koonwarra/LRSL bowlers Jason Kennedy and Nick Arnup made the innings difficult for Poowong Loch, taking 3/45 and 3/49 respectively.

Glen Alvie claimed vic-

tory over MDU. MDU batted first, but only Gary Webster and Timothy Harris broke into the low 20s.

Glen Alvie’s Daniels Hales kicked off the bowling, taking 3/13. John Reid claimed 3/14 and closed the innings.

MDU was all out for 131 after 36.5 overs.

Paul Palmer opened Glen Alvie’s innings and made 31 runs before he retired due to injury. Reid was the top scorer with 48 runs.

MDU bowler Nick Eddy took 3/37 and Tom Corry took 3/16.

Glen Alvie won with 7/134 after 39 overs.

Wonthaggi Miners secured a win after a close match against the Imperials.

Miners’ Daniel Loos was the top scorer with 37 runs, followed by Josh Andrighetto with 30 runs.

The Imperials bowlers upped the intensity towards

the end of the innings with Damon Ginnane taking 3/14 and Tim Sauvarin taking 3/43.

Rowen McLennan and Andrew Meyer each took two catches.

Miners were stopped early with 182.

In with a chance, the Imperials’ Jack Ginnane made 46 runs and Ryan Higgins made 34 runs.

However, the Miners were keen to defend their score, and Daniel and Jayden Loos and James and Clint Honeysett each claiming two wickets.

The Imperials only managed 9/173 in the allocated overs.

Foster had the bye.

POOWONG-LOCH def by KOONWARRA-L/RSL 1st innings Koonwarra-L/RSL S. Hughes c. P. Dyer b. J. Poynton.........................56 J. Hale b. A. Jenkins .................17 B. Perry c&b. J. Bardwell ........39 J. Guinan stp. P. Dyer b. J. Bardwell .........................4

B. Tomada lbw. b. A. Jenkins ...........................7 J. Hughes r.o.............................18 J. Kennedy c. M. Hancock b. R. Greaves ........................36 J. Moore n.o. ..............................0 Extras ......................................26 Total .............................7/203 (cc) Bowling: A. Jenkins 2/46, M. Hancock 0/21, M. Loader 0/19, J. Bardwell 2/28, J. Poynton 1/41, R. Greaves 1/42.

1st innings Poowong-Loch A. Bardwell c. S. Hughes b. J. Guinan ..........................36 C. Knox b. S. Hughes.................0 W. Pollock c. J. Hughes b. J. Kennedy..........................2 J. Bardwell c. b. B. Tomada ........................50 P. Dyer c. J. Guinan b. N. Arnup...........................47 R. Greaves b. J. Kennedy ...........2 A. Fisher b. N. Arnup ............... 11 A. Jenkins b. J. Kennedy..........13 J. Poynton b. J. Hoy ...................4 M. Hancock n.o. .........................0 M. Loader n.o.............................2 Extras ......................................26 Total .......................................193 Bowling: J. Guinan 1/23, J. Kennedy 3/45, N. Arnup 3/39, J. Hoy 0/15, B. Perry 1/34, B. Tomada 1/33.

MDU def by GLEN ALVIE 1st innings MDU J. Sinclair c. J.A. Reid b. D. Hales..............................0 G. Webster c. T. Tack b. J.R. Reid ...........................23 M. Olden c. A. Hamilton b. J. Glen ..............................14 N. Eddy c. J.R. Reid b. D. Hales............................ 11 D. Mathews c. D. Hales b. T. Tack ................................7 T. Harris lbw. b. J.R. Reid ...........................22 M. Martin stp. A. Hamilton b. J.A. Reid...........................17 M. Olden c. J.R. Reid b. J.A. Reid.............................6 C. Harris stp. A. Hamilton b. J.A. Reid.............................5 S. McRae n.o. .............................0 T. Corry b. D. Hales ...................1 Extras ......................................25 Total .......................................131 Bowling: D. Hales 3/13, T. Tack 1/40, W. Luke 0/22, J. Glen 1/16, J.R. Reid 2/24, J.A. Reid 3/14.

1st innings Glen Alvie P. Palmer ret. hurt .....................31 S. Smith lbw. b. N. Eddy ............................16 J. Glen c. D. Mathews b. N. Eddy ..............................0

J.A. Reid c. b. T. Corry ............................48 J.R. Reid c. J. Sinclair b. T. Corry ............................17 A. Hamilton b. C. Harris ............0 W. Luke b. T. Corry....................1 D. Hales n.o................................8 R. Slade c. b. N. Eddy ..............................0 S. Watson n.o..............................6 Extras ........................................6 Total ....................................7/134 Bowling: M. Olden 0/21, S. McRae 0/18, D. Mathews 0/12, N. Eddy 3/37, C. Harris 1/28, T. Corry 3/16.

IMPERIALS def by WON MINERS 1st innings Won Miners J. O’Reilly b. Z. Price ................8 B. Andrighetto c. A. Meyer b. L. Rogers ............................9 D. Loos b. D. Ginnane .............37 A. Honeysett b. D. Ginnane .....15 J. Andrighetto c. R. McLennan b. T. Sauvarin .......................30 C. Thomas c. L. Rogers b. T. Sauvarin .......................26 C. Honeysett c. M. Lafferty b. D. Ginnane .........................0 J. Honeysett c. R. Higgins b. Z. Price .............................12 A. Zanella c. A. Meyer b. T. Sauvarin .......................20

J. Loos c. R. McLennan b. M. Lafferty .........................8 J. Rumbold n.o. ..........................1 Extras ......................................16 Total .......................................182 Bowling: J. Ginnane 0/12, Z. Price 2/48, L. Rogers 1/32, M. Lafferty 1/32, D. Ginnane 3/14, T. Sauvarin 3/43.

1st innings Imperials G. Sauvarin lbw. b. J. Loos ..............................12 M. Lafferty c. A. Honeysett b. J. Honeysett ........................0 R. McLennan c. b. J. Honeysett ......................21 R. Higgins c. D. Loos b. J. Rumbold .......................34 T. Sauvarin c. D. Loos b. J. Rumbold .......................13 J. Ginnane c. J. Honeysett b. C. Honeysett.....................46 S. Vagg c. B. Andrighetto b.C. Honeysett......................14 L. Rogers r.o...............................0 A. Meyer b. J. Loos....................4 D. Ginnane n.o. ..........................5 Z. Price n.o. ................................9 Extras ......................................15 Total ....................................9/173 Bowling: J. Loos 2/33, J. Honeysett 2/32, C. Thomas 0/32, J. Rumbold 2/31, D. Loos 0/23, C. Honeysett 2/16.

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Competitors take on Aquathon

Accomplished: from left, Keely Simpson-bull, Sachin Brennan, Sally Fyfield, Dharshini Brennan and Nat Jowett from Cape Patterson and Inverloch completed the Cape Aquathon on Sunday morning.

Right, Big win: Senior First place: Nathan Buschkuehl placed first Champion: Kara Landells placed first as se- female first place chamas senior male in the Cape Aquathon on Sun- nior female at the Cape Aquathon on Sunday pion Kara Landells at the day morning with a total time of 22 minutes morning with a total race time of 27 minutes Cape Aquathon. and 55 seconds. and 30 seconds.

Inverloch celebrates Nippers INVERLOCH Surf Life Saving Club has held another successful Nipper program over nine mornings at the Surf Beach.

The weather was perfect for most of the sessions.

“One of the most rewarding features this year was that all the children just wanted to stay in the water and were having fun. The younger age

groups were happy with the the wading and wave games whilst the older age groups tackled the bigger swim challenges. The boards are always a favourite for the age groups as are the beach flag events,” coordinator Peter Creswell said “The program would not have been possible without our active patrol members stepping up to be our water safety volunteers each session. We need one water safety member for every five chil-

dren in the water. Many of our water safety members have come up through the Nipper program themselves and now hold a Surf Rescue Certificate or Bronze Medallion qualification.”

The last session of the program saw the Inver-

loch Nippers and the Venus Bay Nippers come together in a beach carnival atmosphere.

The day enabled the Nippers to enjoy some friendly competition and show their skills they have developed during the summer season.

Proud club: Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club congratulated its Nippers on their develop- Valuable: young active members of the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club ensured the Nipment during this season’s program. pers were safe in the water.

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Competitors dive in for Cape Aquathon

Above, Competitive edge: Senior male competitors began the race with a 400 metre swim at the Cape Paterson surf beach on Sunday.

THE Cape Aquathon attracted 160 competitors this year.

Competitors challenged themselves to a 400 metre surf swim followed by a 3.5 kilometre run around the Cape Paterson Estate.

It is one of the three races in the Bass Coast Summer Series.

The event was held to raise money for the Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving Club.

“We have had more people in the competition than last year, the turnout has been good,” Cape Aquathon host Karen Marangio said.

The event has been running for 21 years.

There were two competitors participating in their 15th consecutive aquathon.

Thierry Rolland and Gary O’Connor both completed the Cape Aquathon for the 15th time on Sunday morning.

Overall it was another successful year for the Cape Aquathon.

More photos on page 47.

Right, Race ready: from left, Olivia Hughes 17, Lindsay Richie 21 and Sophia Hughes 14 from the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club before their big race.

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