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Happy Australia Day, Sunday, January 26

Anna Hopkins South Gippsland’s Citizen of the Year PAGE 9

HERE’S HOPING: Inverloch visitor Maria Dietrich was saddened by erosion in front of the Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club.

BEACH RESCUE

Two years is too long to wait for erosion solution AT high tide, the ocean is not far from the clubhouse of Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club. Yet authorities will spend up to two years determining a long term solution to erosion that has removed more than 40m of beach and dune from Inverloch’s surf beach in recent years. That’s simply too long, said the lifesaving club’s Warren Cook. “It is unbelievable what has happened here. Now at high tide, the water is 10m from the clubhouse,” he said.

It is unbelievable what has happened here.” - Warren Cook, Inverloch SLSC

“If that is any indication, then after two years or more of erosion, it is going to end up that our clubhouse will be on a peninsula or an island.” Authorities will install a geotextile sandbag wall in front of the clubhouse from next week. While the clubhouse is not in immediate threat of being washed into the sea, Mr Cook is concerned what will happen when full tides and swells return come Easter. FULL STORY PAGE 5.

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WHERE: Yarram. WHEN: Sunday, January 26. WHAT: The Rotary Club of Yarram kicks off Yarram district’s Australia Day celebrations by providing a free barbecue breakfast to celebrate the work of quiet achievers in the community from 8.30am until 11am. Citizen of the year awards will be presented at 9.30am. The Gormandale community will hold its Aussie Day breakfast at the Gormandale Hall from 8am until 10am, with egg and bacon sandwiches and fruit salad on the menu. Official proceedings start at 9am. The McLoughlins Beach community invites everyone to join them at the community playground in Ted Jeffs Reserve in the centre of town for their Aussie Day barbecue. The event will commence with a flag raising ceremony at noon and continue until 3pm. Manns Beach community members will gather in the grounds of the local hall to sing their own Australian anthem while they raise the flag and enjoy a barbecue lunch from 11.30am until 2.30pm. Port Albert Progress Association has a big day planned from 11am with live music, a classic car display, Coastcare activities, jumping castles, face painting, zorb balls, and CFA and Coast Guard displays in Rutter Park. All these events are proudly supported by Wellington Shire Council.

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WHERE: McIndoe Park, Turner Street, Leongatha. WHEN: 8.30am until 11am WHAT: Leongatha’s Australia Day celebrations have it all: a citizenship and flag raising ceremony, music and entertainment by the South Gippsland Brass Band, Australia Day awards, activities for the kids and a sausage sizzle. The event will also feature special guest speaker, decorated AFL umpire and Leongatha native Matt Stevic, who will undoubtedly pique the interest of everyone in attendance. For more information, contact Leonnie McKluskey on 0400 153 092.

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WHERE: Wonthaggi Union Community Arts Centre. WHEN: Sunday, January 26, 7.30am until 10.30am. WHAT: Australia Day celebrations at Wonthaggi are set to excite, with a free breakfast presented by the Rotary Club kicking off at 7.30am, and many other events taking place throughout the morning. Official proceedings will begin at 9am. They will include a range of entertainment, a flag raising ceremony and presentation of the Rotary Australia Day Awards.

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WHERE: Coleman Park, Korumburra. WHEN: Sunday, January 26, 4pm-6pm. WHAT: Korumburra will host a celebration full of variety on Australia Day, with attendees having the opportunity to participate in sports demonstrations with local clubs. Music will be a feature and visitors will have the chance to join in singing. A flag raising ceremony will begin at around 5pm and a free sausage sizzle, sandwiches, cakes, tea and coffee will be on offer throughout. For more information, contact David Amor on 0418 515 682.

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People of all cultures and ages will attend Australia Day events around Yarram on January 26, with the day set to bring a spark to the community.

WHERE: Outside the museum, Main Street, Foster. WHEN: Sunday, January 26, 1pm to 3.30pm. WHAT: Foster will celebrate Australia Day with a number of marquees for food and drink on Main Street, a cricket match (played with a tennis ball), an award ceremony, and demonstrations and displays by community groups. Join in the fun on Sunday and celebrate the national day. RAISE THE FLAG: Leongatha’s flag raising ceremony will, along with other events on the For more information, contact Marg Haycroft day, entertain the crowds on Australia Day. on 0409 338 352.

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Stepping up for Yarram YARRAM is stepping up its tourism message in the hope of attracting holiday makers and day trippers back to the area after a horrendous start to the summer holiday season. Usually teeming with holiday makers during January, the town has been hit hard by the effects of the East Gippsland bushfires. Wide media coverage of the fires has led to a belief among many potential tourists that the whole of Gippsland is a no go zone, not just the fire affected east. It’s a situation that’s left motel and caravan park owners experiencing many cancellations and business in town without customers. The opening of the new Gippsland Pantry in the heart of Yarram Commercial Road is one step towards bringing tourists back to the area. Owners Jean Allen and Emma Emberson are determined to put Yarram well and truly on the Gippsland tourist map. The pair travel across Gippsland on a weekly basis picking up supplies for their shop and while doing this they are not only promoting their business but selling Yarram District as well. Yarram Traders and Tourism members met last week and have announced a number of initiatives that will hopefully bring people to the area including a big town garage sale scheduled for March. The group have also thrown its support behind a street art project which will see world renowned mural artist ‘Hessco’, return to the area to create his magic on a number of local business and public spaces.

PROMOTING YARRAM: Gippsland Pantry’s Emma Emberson (centre) is congratulated on the opening of the new store by fellow business owner Lynette Davis and Wellington Shire Councillor Garry Stephens. Hessco received worldwide recognition for his works in NSW for the NSW, Weethalle Silo Art Project. Garry Stephens, member of the Tourism group, said a number of business owners had locked in

to have a mural painted on their buildings, with many more expressing interest in the project. The Group is hoping some of the murals will be completed before Easter when Yarram comes alive with the four day Tarra Festival.

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TWO South Gippsland emergency services arrive, or as a schools will be among those shelter of last resort if there is insufacross Victoria to upgrade fire ficient time to evacuate. “These upgrades will make shelters. Mirboo North Secondary College and Woodside Primary School have received state funding to ensure they are better prepared for bushfires with improved School Shelter-in-Place buildings. Eastern Victoria Region MLC Jane Garrett said the funding was for maintenance works based on need. School Shelter-in-Place buildings are ember-resistant shelters that serve as temporary shelter for staff and students during a bushfire until

sure the shelters at schools in South Gippsland in fire risk zones are even safer, and that students have access to the first-rate facilities they deserve,” Ms Garrett said.

JANE GARRETT: The Eastern Victoria Region MLC has pledged funding to upgrade fire shelters at Mirboo North Secondary College and Woodside Primary School.

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Save our clubhouse

POLICE BRIEFS

Lifesavers call for urgent action clubhouse. “If that is any indication, then after two years or more of erosion, it is going to end up that our INVERLOCH Surf Lifesaving Club is clubhouse will be on a peninsula or an island.” calling for faster action on a long term Mr Cook said the club is urging authorities to solution to erosion risking the town’s act now rather than wait up to two years. surf beach – and the clubhouse. “It’s a real concern. All the sand started around More than 40m of beach and dune has been the clubhouse and it ended up in Anderson Inlet so lost in recent years, prompting authorities to pro- it’s shifting,” he said. ceed with the installation of a geotextile sandbag The clubhouse is not in immediate threat of wall from next week. being washed into the sea. But authorities will spend up to two years re“The beach at the moment is holding ding up besearching an ultimate answer to the erosion. cause we have not had any full tides and swells, The famed surf beach is remaining intact for and we are not expecting any until late ate Easter,” now after eroding during Mr Cook said. winter and spring, and He said thee coast was thousands of beach-goers changing, with th a sandhave been visiting the bank forming 30m off the regional playground this beach and extending ending from It is unbelievable summer. the inlet to the surf beach. But at high tide, the “It is really eally clogwhat has happened sea is just metres from ging up the inlet nlet as well. here. Now at high the clubhouse and the surf Old fishermenn say that lifesaving club is sweating we have not had a tide, the water is 10m on a long term solution. 100 year floodd that from the clubhouse.” The club’s Warren dumps that sand - Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Cook is concerned a back out here,” re,” Club’s Warren Cook working group’s plan to Mr Cook said. allow two years to find a The beachh solution could leave the clubhouse vulnerable to will remain open to the public whilee the ocean. a total of 70m of sandbag wall is in-The Inverloch Coastal Protection Working stalled, with a 50m straight sectionn Group consists of representatives from the De- and two, 10m returns back to the partment of Environment, Land, Water and Plan- dune, all in front of the surf lifesavning, Bass Coast Shire Council, Parks Victoria, ing clubhouse. Regional Roads Victoria and the West Gippsland “Geotextile sandbags are a Catchment Management Authority. common short to medium term so“Two years is a long time and in three to four lution to erosion along coasts,” years we have lost 44m of beach and sand dune,” a spokesperson for the DepartMr Cook said. ment of Environment, Land, Water “It is unbelievable what has happened here. and Planning said. Now at high tide, the water is 10m from the “They have been used in a

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number of locations in Victoria and throughout Australia. They were rated by a coastal engineer as the best solution at this location.” The wall will protect the sand dune from wave energy and stop further sand from being eroded.

PRIORITY PROJECT: Inverloch Surf Lifesaving Club’s Warren Cook is concerned two years is too long to wait for an erosion solution.

Missing teen POLICE are appealing for public assistance to help locate missing Leongatha teen Jayden Stevens. The 13-year-old was last seen at an address in Leongatha about 12pm on January 9. Police hold concerns for Jayden due to his age and the length of time he has been missing. An image of Jayden has been released in the hope someone recognises him and can provide information on his current whereabouts. Anyone with information about Jayden or who sights him is urged to call Wonthaggi Police Station on 5671 4100.

Counterfeiter targets Foster A PERSON using counterfeit $50 notes made separate purchases from Foster IGA and op shops in the town between January 11 and 12. The notes are made of paper and the gold colour on the note is faded. Police are seeking any information or assistance to identify the offender. Call Foster Police on 5682 2407.

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Foster celebrates 150 in style AN exhibition celebrating Foster’s 150th said. “It adds something new to the museum, and it birthday was launched by the town’s hiswill also educate people on our great town.” torical society on Saturday. The exhibition also included the launch of Filled with a timeline of events and memorabilia, the exhibition is a veritable treasure trove. Many members of the Foster Historical Society and the community made their way down to the exhibition throughout the day to read about the town’s rich history and gaze at the memorabilia. “It’s very special to celebrate 150 years of Foster, it’s a lovely town,” historical society president Meg Rogers said. “I’m fourth generation here, so for me it’s really special, and I’m sure many others feel the same way.” Memorabilia on display included old fashion, firearms and tools, photos, news articles and much more. Those who attended were also treated to morning tea as they celebrated the town’s big milestone. “The memorabilia are artefacts we’ve had in storage that we’ve never shown before,” Meg

Nola Taylor’s book Pavements to Streetscapes. The book documents 25 years of news and snippets from the Foster Mirror, in order to educate people on the town’s last 25 years. “You can’t document absolutely everything that’s happened over the last 150 years into one book so some events from the last 20 years have been included in the piece,” Meg said. “It will give people a good chance to look back on Foster’s history.” Overall, the event achieved its main goal of bringing the community to the museum to celebrate and reminisce over Foster’s historic and eventful 150 years. “It brings everybody together,” Meg said. “It also celebrates the work that has been done over the years, which is important.” The exhibition is open to anyone and will be (L-R) John Davies, Peter Lee and Kathy Whelan enjoy tea at the Foster exhibition. running for about a year.

FAMOUS DESCENDANT: (L-R) Andrew Foster and Foster Historical Society president Meg Rogers stand in front of a photo of Andrew’s Great Grandfather, William Foster, after Photos and reports documenting devastating bushfires to hit the region were on display. whom the town is named.

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POLICE BRIEFS

Tackling the scourge of family violence

Attempted fuel theft

Matt Dunn IT’S a problem that seems to be getting worse by the day, but Wonthaggi Police Sergeant Rob Hardy begs to differ. “There are more people who are prepared to say something and report matters to police,” he said. “We’re getting better at reporting, both through the public education and through our training at VicPol. Our members are getting better at recognising family violence and the different forms it comes in.” The Family Violence Liaison Officer has faith that police and other agencies are moving in the right direction. Recently VicPol added a dedicated violence investigation unit to the region. Made up of detectives who specialise in investigating family violence cases, the unit’s establishment seems to be further evidence of society’s willingness to face the truth on something that was previously denied. Asked whether it takes an emotional toll on him, Rob is quick to reply: “Yes.” “It affects the members who attend incidents too. It really does take a toll,” he said. “I wouldn’t go as far as to say family violence consumes the majority of our time, but it certainly consumes a great deal of our time. “The difficulty for the police is that we’re going into a situation where we’re seeing people not at their best. Having to make sense of what’s gone on in the household and then come up with a risk assessment can be difficult.” He said repeat offenders were in the minority and police are working well with support agencies like the Salvation Army. He said the family violence investigation unit detectives were very good

LEONGATHA Police are investigating an attempted fuel theft last weekend from a truck parked at the rear of the Betta Electrical store in Leongatha. If you have any information about suspicious behaviour please call Leongatha Police on 5662 2285.

Model missing FOSTER Police are appealing for information on the theft of a silver tray and a wooden sailing ship model from the Prom Country Op Shop in Main Street, Foster. The theft occurred sometime in the past four months. Information can be supplied to Foster Police on 5682 2407 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

ROB HARDY: Wonthaggi Police’s Family Violence Liaison Officer believes the force has “come a long way” in its response to the issue. at ensuring that families were quick to seek help. “They spend a lot of time just trying to stop the cycle,” Rob said. He said family violence was something prevalent in all social classes, though the stresses of substance abuse and mental health problems were often part of the underlying problem. People affected by family violence become known to police through a variety of ways. Some end up in the court system, some present to support agencies, some call police and “some present at the front counter, saying, ‘I need to talk to

somebody.’” Monthly meetings at Leongatha Salvation Army headquarters between police and support agencies has led to a better understanding of what’s going on in the region – not to mention a more coordinated response to the problem. “It’s not just one agency’s issue. We’ve got to combine resources. It’s beyond one single agency. We have to work together, especially when it comes to recidivism,” he said.

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Disgraceful Bill Slade scam shut down A bogus website in honour of the 60-yearold, who tragically passed away fighting the East Gippsland fires, claimed to be a fundraiser for his funeral. The South Gippsland community and broader Victorian community has rallied around those who have lost loved ones to the fire battle this summer, but the scam has left a sour taste in many mouths. For Bill’s 20-year-old daughter Steph,

the scam was nothing short of repulsive and disrespectful of someone who meant so much to her. “I find it disgusting that a person would do something like this considering the circumstances,” she recently told The Age. “He will leave a huge hole in my life and he was so dearly loved by everyone who had the chance to meet him.” The scam received around $140 before it was finally taken down by Donorbox, serving as a reminder of how cautious those who are looking to donate need to be. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has so far received 250 reports and counting of bushfire-related scams in the last

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week or so. Beck Angel of the Victoria Police has concerns over scams such as this one and recommends reporting anything suspicious to the commission. “Anyone who believes they may be a victim of bushfire-related scam is encouraged to report it to the ACCC,” she said. “They have a dedicated phone number where people can report these scams.” This number is 1300 795 995. If you are interested in funding those involved in and affected by the fight against the East Gippsland fires, be cautious of what the fundraiser is and where it is coming from.

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In The Know

South Gippsland Shire Council News L2P Program Success Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s L2P Leaner Driver Mentor Program has once again assisted a young learner obtain their licence. Olivia joined the program in late 2018 and has been gaining experience with her volunteer mentor Bill. Bill is an experienced driver and has provided Olivia with a great starting point for her to become independent and reach her goals. Their driving adventures have seen them travel over 6,000 kilometres to many different towns and Melbourne through sunshine, rain, hail and the dreaded cross winds.

The L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program helps young people who do not have a supervising driver or cannot access a car to complete the required 120 hours of supervised driving experience. Each mentor is a volunteer that provides their time to assist young people in our community. Mentors are required to attend three training sessions, hold a full Victorian Drivers Licence and conduct other relevant checks. If you would like to become a volunteer mentor please contact Council or visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/l2p

driving test and believed this is because of her mentor Bill and his guidance.

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Wednesday 22 July, 2.00pm (Meeting No.447)

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Top citizen to keep on serving Toora SOUTH Gippsland’s citizen of the year try,” she said. “We’re working towards getting people to enhas no plans to slow down any time joy our town as much as we do, for our future, for soon. our kids.”

Anna Hopkins of Toora was named South Other top citizen nominees were: Gippsland Shire’s top citizen from among a Anne Roussac-Hoyne of Foster for her contripool of highly qualified candidates at a patribution to the arts and Corner Inlet through art galotic ceremony at Leongatha Memorial Hall last leries, Prom Coast Seachange Festival, and Foster Wednesday. and District Agricultural Show. The Toora mother said she “wants to keep Charlie Young of Stony Creek for service to working for our town” after having already done the Meeniyan-Stony Creek CFA, Stony Creek so much. Mechanic’s Institute, “I really did not exStony Creek Tennis Club, pect this. The lists of what Stony Creek Recreation some of the other nomiReserve, Leongatha Annees had done for their gling Club and Australian communities over many We’re working Volunteer Coast Guard at years were amazing and Port Welshpool. towards getting that’s why I’m shocked,” Nadia Stefani of Fish she said. people to enjoy our Creek for her work for “I hope that I can live South Gippsland Hospitown as much as we up to the benchmark that tal at Foster, Fish Creek they have set in working Hall Committee, Catholic do, for our future, for their communities.” Women’s League, Fish Ms Hopkins is presifor our kids Creek Community Dedent of the Toora Comvelopment Group, Tea Anna Hopkins, munity Action Team that Cosy Festival and South citizen of the year has initiated projects to Gippsland Italian Social benefit the town: a ChristClub. mas decoration competition, a refurbished town Scott Cameron of Leongatha for service to the information rotunda, the start of a new town plan, Leongatha Community Garden, Country Fire Auand events and exhibitions. thority, Lifesaving Victoria, Leongatha Auskick Not one to stop at being involved with a single and Daffodil Street Festival. group, she is also a member of the Snake Island Tarnya Wilson of Meeniyan for volunteerCattlemen’s Association, Toora Primary School ing with the Meeniyan Tennis Club, Meeniyan Parents and Friends Association, and school newsletter, Meeniyan Australia Day Committee, council. Meeniyan Art and Craft Exhibition, Meeniyan Most recently, she helped organise a hay run Amateur Dramatic Society, Meeniyan Progress of 1600 bales to farmers affected by bushfire in Association, Meeniyan and District RSL, and East Gippsland. Meeniyan-Stony Creek CFA. Ms Hopkins shares her time between all of Acting CEO Bryan Sword also paid tribute to these groups while working as a diesel mechanic, Ned Dennis, emcee for the evening, who is retirrunning a farm and tending to her family: husband ing from council after 16 years of service, workDean, daughters Jade, nine, and Cody, seven, and ing with many community groups. a step-sons Tyler and Connor. “There aren’t many people in this room who I It’s clear Ms Hopkins loves Toora. have not met or have not worked with,” Mr Den“Where else would you be? It’s God’s counnis said.

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Cheers to Mirboo North Celebration of Italy a winner again A CULTURAL icon has been named for event of the year. “Our little committee we have here knows event of the year in South Gippsland how hard it is to put on an event in a small rural Shire for the second time. community,” she said. The Mirboo North Italian Festa won the title at South Gippsland Shire Council’s Australia Day awards ceremony at Leongatha Memorial Hall last Wednesday. The free festa is a showcase of Italian culture, with food, dancing, music and a parade, all driven by Mirboo North’s Italian community. Flag throwers from Italy were a feature attraction of the 2019 festa. The festa attracted an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 people, even from overseas, buoying the region’s economy. Children from Mirboo North Primary School displayed what they learnt during their Italian classes, retold the story of Pinocchio and performed a traditional Italian dance, La Trantella. The festa won the same award in 2017 and returns to Mirboo North on Sunday, February 9. “When we started this five years ago, we did not know it would grow to the size that it has grown to,” the festa committee’s Rosie Romano said. “Australia has been a land of great opportunity for my family, for the families of the people in our community, and it will be a land of opportunity for the young people who are coming from overseas now.” Ms Romano paid tribute to the other nominees

South Gippsland Shire Council administrator Julie Eisenbise said she “was blown away by the amount of community service that is being done”. Other nominees were: Southern Lights Festival, Korumburra. The inaugural festival was held in June 2019 and including illuminated sculptures in the main street. The festival attracted more than 7000 people and included an enormous bonfire, fire drums and fireworks to brighten winter. Energy Forum, Leongatha. Held by the Rotary Club of Leongatha, this event attracted 90 people to Leongatha Memorial Hall to hear about renewable energy, the impacts of climate extremes on farming, the Energy Innovation Co-Op and an offshore wind farm proposed for South Gippsland. Dumbalk Country Campdraft, Dumbalk. The event lured more than 1500 competitors from as far as Queensland for four days of competition and an outdoor concert on New Year’s Eve. Meeniyan and District RSL’s 100 Years of Service, Meeniyan. The first event was held in January 2019 which involved the installation of a sculpture to commemorate the role of the light horse in war. The main event was held in conjunc- TEAM EFFORT: Members of the Mirboo North Italian Festa committee, which won South tion with ANZAC Day to mark the end of World Gippsland Shire event of the year, are (L-R) Lorella Calafiore and husband Charlie Calafiore, Paula Calafiore, Isabella Massaro and Rosie Romano. War One.

Teens thanked for service THREE teenagers with a passion for helping their communities have shared the gong of South Gippsland Shire’s young citizen of the year. They are Hayley Young of Stony Creek, Shianne Frost of Meeniyan/Stony Creek and Ysabella Graham of Korumburra. Judges were so impressed by the trio’s contributions that they were unable to choose just one winner. The girls were presented with their honours at South Gippsland Shire Council’s Australia Day awards ceremony at Leongatha Memorial Hall last Wednesday. After hearing of their achievements, council administrator Julie Eisenbise said, “Could anybody have separated them? No.” Hayley has been a member of MeeniyanStony Creek CFA since 2013 and is now a senior member. She plays netball for Mt Eccles Netball Club

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and is a keen angler with Leongatha Angling Club. Hayley helps run the annual Stony Creek Christmas get together, and cares for people’s pets and her mother. She was “shocked and honoured” by the award. “There is nothing not to like about volunteering,” she said. “I just like to be able to offer help to people when it’s needed.” Shianne came to South Gippsland in 2017 and entered foster care. She joined the MeeniyanStony Creek CFA and is now a senior member. A netballer, she is studying hairdressing while attending Leongatha Secondary College and attends weekly workplace learning at Catherine’s Hair Techniques in Meeniyan. Shianne said she was “overwhelmed” to be named a winner. “It’s nice to be recognised for the help that we give everyone,” she said, adding she enjoyed being part of the CFA as she could help keep people’s homes safe. Ysabella is a member of the Coal Creek Venturer Scout Group and Burra Youth Theatre, and sells sausages for the Venturers and helps younger members. At Leongatha Secondary College, she is a member of the Student Representative Council and is a junior school house captain. Ysabella was “excited” by the result and told WILLING TO HELP: The joint winners of South Gippsland Shire’s young citizen of the The Star of her passion for Scouting. “I like the challenges and the hikes,” she said. year (L-R), Ysabella Graham, Hayley Young and Shianne Frost.

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For the moment, though, there is no word as to when the owner will properly fix the heritage listed building. Video footage circulating in Toora showed the front exterior wall of the building swaying in a dramatic fashion, seemingly on the verge of collapsing onto the street. Council’s Luke Mullen said council was informed of the problem around that time. “Due to the immediate risk involved, a building contractor was contacted who attended at the time and secured the entire front wall of the building,” he said. “Council is now in talks with the owner of the building to have further works carried out to ensure a more permanent outcome is reached.”

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Top gongs for Don and Sophie BASS Coast Shire Council announced the winners of the Bass Coast Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year at the Australia Day Awards presentation last Wednesday. San Remo’s Don Turner was awarded the 2020 Bass Coast Citizen of the Year and Wonthaggi North’s Sophie Bolding was announced as the 2020 Bass Coast Young Citizen of the Year. Mr Turner was recognised for many years of dedication to helping thousands of students within our community gain valuable bicycle and road safety knowledge. He has represented the community on the Bass Coast Road Safety Committee, received an award from Regional Roads Victoria for his voluntary work around Bike Education with the Gippsland Road Safety Committee and also participated in road safety projects and programs such as L2P, Looking after our Mates and Hypothetical. Mr Turner’s contribution to the community through road safety awareness makes him a worthy recipient of this Award. Bass Coast Mayor, Cr Brett Tessari, congratulated Mr Turner and Ms Bolding on their Awards and thanked them for the amazing work they do within the Bass Coast community. “Your dedication to educating young people within our community about road safety is invaluable. The skills they learn help them become responsible drivers and prepares them for the future as independent young people. Thank you for all you are doing to make our community a safe place to live in,” Cr Tessari said. Ms Bolding was acknowledged for her significant contribution to women’s football and the vital role she has played in making the Bass Coast Breakers Women’s Football Team at Dalyston a welcoming, inclusive and exciting team to be a part of. She has proven herself as a role model and leader to all at the Club. Ms Bolding took on the role of head coach mid-season in 2019 and successfully juggled the tasks of being both coach

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YOUR SAY Transport of the future ARE the South Gippsland administrators stuck in the past?

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’Tis the day to be patriotic AUSTRALIA Day will have more poignancy than usual this Sunday. The bushfire crisis has aroused deep feelings of patriotism across the community. While volunteers fight fires, other people have rallied around those who have lost homes or collected donations of cash, hay and everyday essentials to help victims find a sense of normality and pick-up their lives. At South Gippsland Shire Council’s Australia Day awards ceremony last week, council administrator Julie Eisenbise said the bushfires had highlighted the value of volunteering. Rosie Romano, representing the Mirboo North Italian Festa that won event of the year, told the audience, “It is so heart-warming to see the response to the tragedies that are happening with the fires. “In Australia, everyone digs in. We have that commitment to mateship and everybody helps each other.” That quote is coming from someone whose predecessors came from another country and who is now contributing to cultural life in this community by helping to stage the popular festa. There’s the adage that we live in the lucky country but it’s times of emergency that emphasise just how true this is. With celebratory events to mark Australia Day being held across South Gippsland this Sunday, be sure to attend, wave an Australian flag and sing Advance Australia Fair with gusto. And if see you a firey, please say thanks.

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We have put to the administrators the concept of using the rail line from Leongatha to Cranbourne and the possibility of creating a 21st century public transport system along the line. The council seems stuck in the past and locked into a limited use rail trail. Not much use if you cannot ride a bike. Already around the world there are various autonomous rapid transit systems deployed. These do not use the heavy rail systems of the past but instead use small light weight computer controlled vehicles that respond to the needs of the individual. These systems are lighter and can run on steeper grades than old heavy rail, and hence passing loops and bridges over roads can be built at a lower cost. However, the great advantage of our existing line is that it is already in place and has the train system separated from the road traffic. We do not need to consider the rail as for trains as we used to know them. What we do need is an administration that is keen to look to the future and make the most of assets we already have. Pulling up train lines before we have researched the options is vandalism. In the meantime, a tourist steam train and an adjacent rail trail built at a private cost is a better investment for our community. It’s time for our administration to push for a public transport system that uses the new technology and the old resources. Running autonomous vehicles on a fixed rail

Email your letter to: letters@thestar.com.au system is much easier than trying to run driverless cars on the road. We are increasingly being told that driverless cars are upon us. Let’s see if we can get small driverless ‘trains’ running from Leongatha to Cranbourne. We need a new personal rapid transit system for the 21st century – not an old slow train. Lindsay Love, South Gippsland Action Group.

Wind farm support I AM pleased to note that on January 7, the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), approved the Alberton wind farm. The objectors pictured in the Standard’s article appear to overlook the DELWP conditions which states that work on the project must start within five years and be completed within 10 years. At least these objectors conceded that consideration will be given if properties change hands. It would appear futile to go to VCAT. Whilst maximum blade tip is 200 metres above ground level and 60 metres from ground level, compare the unsightly structures which support our powerlines. Ms Avery’s T-shirt is inscribed “stop bird slaughter”. The only birds which are killed by turbine blades are raptors which may attack prey on the ground. Now that DELWP has made a decision, it is to be hoped that objections will cease David Myers, Port Albert.

What is resilience? THE latest Federal Government slogan is the single word ‘resilience’. It’s come about recently as a focus for ministers visiting different communities, mainly suffering drought, where reception might not be quite as resentful as communities subject to fires. But what does resilience mean for drought people? All countries agreed to build storage tanks for capacity of 90 days, but even now in Australia, there is no more than 21days’ reserve. Of course, if any serious event or martial law were to be declared, the rest of us would be stranded long before 21 days. Australia is one of the most vulnerable countries on the planet. And we don’t have any resilience at all. So why do our politicians continue putting lipstick on this biggest porky pie pig? Back in 2015, in Paris, loud and clear, climate scientists insisted a target of 50 per cent was needed, as a world average. On per capita population basis, Australia has always punched above weight for emissions, worse than USA, almost worst in the world. To have a fair go, to get a fair go, to save ourselves, as well as all creatures, great and small, in all the world, to make up for sins, past, present and future, surely we need to be doing twice as much as world average? Per the book Superpower by Ross Garnaut, there are huge economic opportunities in investment for the future. So why waste money in subsidies, going backwards and propping up fossil fuel power of the past? Bernie McComb, Phillip Island.

Stamps, coins, postcards and more at Korumburra fair THE Korumburra Stamp Club’s fourth annual Stamp, Coin and Postcard Fair will be held in a new venue this Saturday. The event will be at the bigger St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall at 3 Queen Street. Entry via Bridge Street. Stamp, coin and postcard dealers from Melbourne and Gippsland will attend, so collectors will be able to find that elusive stamp or new coin and banknote album. Catalogues and accessories will be available, and collectors are invited to buy, sell or have their collections valued. Entry is by a $2 donation, which includes a ticket in the three lucky door prize draws of a $10 voucher to spend at a dealer on the day. After recent bushfires, the fair will raise awareness of devastation to wildlife through a display of stamps of unique Australian fauna from 1913 to 2020. The fair will be from 9am to 4pm. The club meets at the Anglican hall, at 7.30pm on the third Thursday of the month. Phone Peter 9024 0206 or Lindsay 0408 647 COME ALONG: Lindsay Fromhold of the Korumburra Stamp Club welcomes visitors to 309 or gippystamps@vic.chariot.net.au the Stamp, Coin and Postcard Fair this Saturday.

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Suggested charities include the Gippsland OUR community mourns the loss of Bill WHAT a start we have had to the New Year by celebrating the South Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund and Victorian Bushfire Slade, who was helping to contain a fire Appeal. You can learn more and find out how near Omeo on January 11 when he was Australia Day awards. to donate at www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/ All nominees should be proud as we had an tragically killed by a falling tree. bushfires

excellent standard of applications from dedicated people who make incredible contributions for South Gippsland. I hope this recognition will only inspire you more to continue working hard on your passions. To assist in the East Gippsland bushfires, we have had 10 of our own staff members directly providing support at the relief centre in Bairnsdale, and we will continue to provide staff and resources as requested from the incident control centre and East Gippsland Shire Council. I would like to thank these staff members who have been happy to assist during this crisis. If you wish to help too please consider financial donations as we have been advised this is the best way to provide support at this time.

While South Gippsland is not under threat by these fires, we have seen some of the fall-out effects with the amount of smoke that has been impacting the region. The smoke has been hitting hazardous levels so I urge everyone to keep watch of the Vic Emergency alerts, stay out of the smoke when they can and if necessary wear a P2 or N95 mask available at hardware stores. There are community events taking place this weekend to celebrate Australia Day. These are great opportunities to get together and reflect on what we can do together as a nation. For a full list of the events happening please visit www.southgippsland.vic.gov.au/australiaday

I would like to extend my sincere condolences to Bill’s loving wife Carol, and children Steph and Ethan. Bill’s passing will hit the hearts of many. Bill was well respected, and always had time to help out a neighbour or a friend. It was these qualities that led to his service as a firefighter and his heroic actions in East Gippsland. In November last year, Bill was presented with his 40 years of service recognition to Parks Victoria. Bill started working for the organisation when he was 17, and over the years his care for our national parks and local environment has made them what they are today. He was instrumental in the fox eradication program on Phillip Island

and helped to fight the Ash Wednesday fires in the 1980s. When we enjoy our local environment, waterways and parklands, we can do so thanks to the work of Bill. He was recently made a life member of the Kilcunda-Bass Football Netball Club. He made a significant contribution to this club, through his actions as a player, coach and volunteer, and also culturally through his encouraging and friendly approach. I’d also like to thank our firefighters and volunteers who have lent their skills, time and services to the bushfires. It was heart stopping to see the alerts coming through relating to a grass fire in Grantville last week. Thanks to the fast actions of our emergency services and volunteers, this emergency was controlled quickly.

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‘Heads in the sand’ makes a climate stand Daniel Renfrey HUNDREDS of South Gippsland residents took to the Inverloch beach on Friday as part of a ‘heads in the sand’ protest against climate change. Protestors buried their heads in the sand to symbolise ignorance and a lack of action by politicians on the issue. Led by South Gippsland’s Extinction Rebellion group, the event was the first mass climate protest in South Gippsland and worked to spread awareness and vent frustrations over Australia and the world’s climate fight. Protest signs, climate action songs from the Climate Calamity Choir and speeches airing concern over the nation’s fight against climate change and current catastrophic conditions were involved. “It’s really important to have an event like this, the first like it in South Gippsland,” Extinction Rebellion governor and Foster local Lynn Atkinson said. “We want to see more prolonged action on climate change. Time is running out so to spread

awareness like this is integral.” The turnout reflected this urgency too, with around 300 people taking to the beach to stress their want for action as time ticks on. Lynn was thrilled with the amount of people from the South Gippsland community who participated in the protest, and believes it reflects the broader community’s mind-frame. “I’m ecstatic. I think it shows that now a lot of the community is realising the impact of climate change and that we need to make progress and do something,” she said. ‘ “It’s a lot of frustration and anger that’s built up and I think the community is showing that and venting those feelings to get the message across.” Along with protesting for climate action, the event was also used to fundraise for the Bendigo Bank bushfire appeal, something which is of huge importance in the present. “We of course support the firies and what they’re doing to help us, our environment and our wildlife, which has unfortunately been deeply imACTION WANTED: (L-R) Tom Nation, Jya Nation and Isobel Warren of Mallacoota pacted by the fires,” Lynn said. With the event such a big success, those who stressed the importance of immediate action on climate change at the Heads in the Sand took part will be hoping to see more discussion protest. and action around climate change.

Hundreds of people buried their heads under the sand in protest at Inverloch on Friday, with hourglass flags representing time running out also on show.

STAYING SAFE: South Gippsland residents are taking all the proper measures during the dip in air quality and rise in smoke haze.

South Gippsland residents stay safe in smoke haze “There has been a modest increase in the numDESPITE clouds of bushfire smoke fillber patients seen,” a member of the Wonthaggi ing the air throughout South Gippsland Medical Group said. over the last month, medical profession“These are primarily patients with asthma or als are reporting little to no influx of pa- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.” tients during the period. Overall however, the problems seem to be While various beaches, including Inverloch, have seen closures due to severe smoke haze, it seems residents are staying responsible and keeping themselves out of harm’s way. Wonthaggi Medical Group has seen a small increase in patients, while Bass Coast Health and Leongatha Healthcare have seen no influx whatsoever. “There’s a lot of information out there and the community is being sensible, they’re staying indoors and when they’re going out, they’re wearing masks or taking it easy,” Leongatha Healthcare practice manager Judy Robb explained. It has been recommended by the CFA, EPA and by various medical professionals that people should stay indoors with doors and windows closed during a period of thick or severe smoke haze, and to also avoid any strenuous activity outdoors during any level of smoke haze. Though the public has heeded this advice, there have been a small amount of cases which have needed attention from a professional, including at the Wonthaggi Medical Group.

minor. Dan Crompton of Bass Coast Health believes there has not been much trouble due to the low threat smoke haze carries. “It seems people aren’t experiencing symptoms bad enough to present at hospitals. They’re experiencing milder symptoms like nasal congestion and perhaps airway discomfort but it’s not having a big effect,” he said. “The impact of the smoke is uncomfortable but it doesn’t make you that unwell, and people are also paying attention to the public health messages.” For people who do have any issues, it is important they have all their appropriate medication with them and contact a local health professional as soon as they can. Areas of smoke haze should be lessening over the coming weeks, but it remains fairly unpredictable and, according to EPA, only takes a few hours to fill the air. Yarram Medical Centre was contacted by The Star and Yarram Standard for comment.

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Rosedale bushfire recovery project People living in Rosedale are encouraged to attend a community meeting to decide how to spend $10,000 in funding for wellbeing events, following the 2019 Rosedale bushfire. The meeting will be held at 6pm on Tuesday 28 January, 2020 at the Rosedale Mechanics Hall, 39 Prince Street. For further details please contact Wellington Shire Council's Senior Bushfire Recovery Officer on 5142 3158 or email enquiries@wellington.vic.gov.au

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Cupcakes are good for you Brad Lester IT’S nothing for Sheila and Andrew Downey of Inverloch to bake, ice and sell 200 cupcakes in a single day. The Inverloch couple did just that recently, and travelled as far as Newhaven and around Inverloch to sell their popular treats. The Downeys have sold 26,955 cupcakes over the past seven years to raise $66,749 for cancer research and treatment. Proceeds go to the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, Cancer Council and also the Mito Foundation, which supports people affected by mitochondrial disease, a condition that reduces the ability of mitochondria in human cells to produce energy. As a result, cells die and whole organ systems can fail. This year, they are splitting the proceeds with cancer, the Mito Foundation and bushfire relief. “It really does feel fantastic,” Andrew said. The couple have been so productive over the years that they treated themselves to a new oven. “We want there to be better treatments and protocols for people and so that one day, in the future, cancer is not such a scary word,” Sheila said. Holidaymakers will find the Downeys selling their cupcakes at caravan parks from Inverloch to Cape Paterson and on to Phillip Island. And while they’re selling, they will often listen to people’s stories about how they’ve been touched by cancer. “One in five people we chat to have had cancer or someone in their family has had cancer,” Andrew said. The couple also promote the importance of screening for breast and bowel cancers, and having skin checks.

Sheila has had a melanoma removed from her stomach, which came as a surprise. “That part of my body does not see the sun and we have no family history of melanoma,” she said. The couple will sell cupcakes this Australia Day long weekend, after selling 716 at the same last year. Cakes can be pre-ordered on the couple’s Facebook page – search Sheila & Andrew’s Cupcakes – and collected from their Inverloch home. Choose from vanilla, chocolate, raspberry, passionfruit, salted caramel and coconut. Cakes are $3 each or $35 for a dozen.

TUCKING IN: Andrew and Sheila Downey have baked nearly 27,000 cupcakes in the past seven years and are taking pre-orders for the Australia Day long weekend. Sale proceeds go to charities.

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The story of Australia Is the story of me It’s the story of you It’s the story of we In parts it is painful In parts it is raw In others it’s beautiful Inspiring great awe

OFFERING RELIEF: (L-R) Inverloch firefighters to serve in East Gippsland during the ongoing bushfires are Shane Frogley, Fritz Jansen, Hayden Tipping, Matt King and Rob Higgins.

No slowing these fireys down THERE’S no doubt the volunteers of the Inverloch Fire Brigade love what they do. Fresh from fighting a bushfire at Gospers Mountain that was shrouding Sydney in smoke, they donned their overalls again and headed to East Gippsland where bushfires have enveloped the region. Some firefighters have undertaken several campaigns in East Gippsland, given the enormity of the natural disaster there. Firefighter Rob Higgins was one of those to serve in New South Wales and then serve several stints in East Gippsland, based at Swan Reach while working in the Sarsfield and Clifton Creek areas. He’s been involved in blacking out, establishing containment lines and reassuring local residents. “One mature lady, her house survived but seven to eight houses around her were flattened. She kept saying ‘Why did mine survive?’” Rob said. He knows the scale of the bushfires will require an ongoing commitment by local brigades to contributed firefighters. “That’s what we were trained to do,” Rob said. “The CFA is this giant family and we know we would have crews from other places help us if we needed them. “Lions do their job, the SES does their job and we just do ours.” Fire-affected communities in East Gippsland returned the favour by organising a tea for the fireys. “It was amazing just to sit there and the whole crew was having a long table dinner using the bulldozer float on the back of a truck as a long table,” Rob said. “Also what impresses me is that you have got paid fireys, the volunteers and the Forest Fire Management Victoria people, and all of you are just working together. “It does not matter what colour overalls you are wearing.”

It tells of many people From far and wide And those who’ve been here Since the beginning of time It brings us together And tears us apart We all have our views So where do we start By listening to each other And sharing our part

We’re all part of the story.

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CLUBS,VOLUNTEERS, GROUPS & ACTIVITIES

LDNA TWILIGHT NETBALL

COMPETITION NEW LOCATION LEONGATHA FOOTBALL NETBALL CLUB COURTS (Recreation Reserve Leongatha)

STARTS February 4 & 5

TUESDAY Ladies section 1 & 2 and mixed year 8 & 9

WEDNESDAY

Entries close January 31, 2020

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Mixed section 1 & 2

Team entry through ‘L&DNA Leongatha & District Netball Association Inc.’ Facebook Page For more information contact Phil Smith 0437 624 261 tpsmith@dcsi.net.au or Emma Smith 0419 689 217 (text only)

SOCIAL, SPORTY: Decade Dazzlers (back) defeated Aches and Pains in the 2019 ladies L&DNA twilight spring competition.

Get ready for twilight netball Have you ever considered volunteering at the RSL? It’s a rewarding experience to give back to the Veteran and general community

The court redevelopment started early Decem- tion at the Leongatha Football Netball Club courts NETBALLERS will be pleased to know ber and is expected to be finished in early April in the recreation reserve for the coming season, the Leongatha and District Netball Assostarting Tuesday, February 4. 2020. ciation’s (L&DNA) twilight season will Ladies and student competition will be on The courts will be upgraded to the current start in February. The L&DNA and Leongatha Football Netball Club are working together to ensure the L&DNA twilight netball season gets started in February and continues until the redevelopment of L&DNA courts is completed.

standards of Netball Australia, and works will include expansion of the asphalt surface, drainage and lighting. Due to be redevelopment of the courts, the L&DNA will start the twilight netball competi-

Tuesday evening and mixed competition will be on Wednesday evening. Team entries are taken through Facebook: L&DNA Leongatha and District Netball Association.

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So many ways to Volunteer eg: Appeals Anzac badge & Poppy selling, Home & Hospital visitation, Volunteer drivers, Pension and Welfare Advocacy, Veterans Resource Hub Volunteer, Assist with computer training for the older generation. No minimum hours required any time given is greatly appreciated.

Infant & Pre-school Swim School

All abilities & levels catered for

6 months to school age children Infant Classes - parent & child water familiarisation Pre-school Classes - from 3½ years. Max. 4 children per group Monday to Thursday morning classes

For more information or to apply see our website www.leongatha-rsl.com.au under Resource Hub Tab Veterans Support Services program Volunteer support application at bottom of page. Or RSL.Vic Website under Volunteer

Austswim qualified & Austism Swim instructors

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Classes available in all dance styles from beginners to advanced Accelerated classical programs 2-4 Year old pre-school program Patrick Studios Australia extension classes Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Lyrical

LEONGATHA FREE TRIAL CLASSES TIMES: U8 4PM, U12 5PM, Over 13 6PM

ENROLMENT DAYS: Tues Jan 28 3.30pm-5.30pm at FWMAC Foster Wed Jan 29 3.30pm-5.30pm at LPD Studios Leongatha Thurs Jan 30 3.30pm-5.30pm at Inverloch Scout Hall. For more info email lisapellin5678@gmail.com or message on Facebook

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CLUBS,VOLUNTEERS, GROUPS & ACTIVITIES Dancers twist into acrobatics LISA Pellin Dancers has been training creatively-minded people across South Gippsland for many years. The school recently held four classes focusing on different acrobatic elements, run by talented acrobat Emily Hughes. She is a graduate of the National Institute for Circus Arts and went on to be a company manager for P&O Australia. She has since returned to the institute as a teacher. Each class was open to all levels, and everyone came away having learnt something new or finessing skills they already had. The classes focused on cartwheels and the many variations, such as one-handed, switching legs and stopping in a handstand. Classes then moved into walkovers, the prerequisite drills and variations. From there instructors touched on handsprings and round-offs, aiming to improve studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; power and flight. The day ended with balances and holds, focusing on stabilising oneself in an array of positions, including handstands, forearm stands and bendy PERFORMING TALENT: Emily Hughes led Lisa Pellin dancers through acrobatic classes. Photo: Vertigo Photography. chest stands.

Learn and succeed at Milpara Learn Locals are friendly and welcoming, with classroom tuition. MILPARA Community House at qualifi ed teachers who are focused on helping you As a community house in Korumburra, and Korumburra is also a Learn Local to succeed. South Gippsland, Milpara staff are aware of the Organisation. The programs are designed to help you gain issues confronting job seekers, local business and That means itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of more than 300 places in Victoria - and one of 24 in Gippsland - that are government registered to deliver a range of education and training programs designed to meet the needs of learners and local businesses. They can help you or your team to: â&#x20AC;˘ Undertake a pre-employment course to help you get a job. â&#x20AC;˘ Improve your digital literacy and computer skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Improve your reading, writing and maths skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Improve your financial literacy skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Return to study and gain a qualification. â&#x20AC;˘ Help develop your employability skills. Learn Locals offer programs that are designed to help you gain the confidence and skills needed to look for a job or go on to further study.

the confidence and skills needed to look for a job or go on to further study. They include courses in communication, job search skills, getting ready to go back to work, and literacy and numeracy. Milpara focuses on developing those important employability skills and pre-employment courses such as Kick-start your Career in Health (Construction, Hospitality, Agriculture, Disability, etc) and may include observational work experiences as well. Learn Local organisations work with learners and businesses to tailor their programs to individual needs and goals. Programs and courses are delivered in a variety of ways, including in informal learning environments at the organisation, which includes blended learning, that is a blend of online and

industry, and their aim is to strengthen the local community by building confidence, skills and experience in the workforce and workplaces. Milpara would love to hear from you about your experiences and future plans, as well as what gaps there are that Milpara could work towards addressing. For information about what is available, come in to share a conversation on Wednesday, February 5, 10am to noon; check out the term program which is being delivered to your letterboxes now; click on our website milparacommunityhouse. org.au/Term Program, or follow Milpara on Facebook for the most recent updates and information. Milpara can be phoned on 5655 2524, email is milpara@dcsi.net.au Milpara is at 21 Shellcot Road, Korumburra.

Dumbalk

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Walking kids through to teens Gymnastics, Cheer, Ninja and fundamental movement classes

Ph 0400 273 658

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Are you looking for a job? Are you planning on studying? Come and tell us your plans because we want to tailor our courses to help you meet your goals. Come and join us at the House Wednesday February 5, 10 am - 12 noon This will be a relaxed, friendly session followed by a light lunch. For catering purposes please let us know if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re coming along. 21 Shellcot Road, Korumburra Office Hours: 9.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday Contact: 03 5655 2524 Milpara supports people in our community to access to new skills, personal development & community networks.

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Corner Inlet Australia Day Celebration

Dumbalk Australia Day Celebrations

Australia Day Breakfast and Speaker

Location

Dumbalk Memorial Park

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Outside the Museum, Main Street

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Start time:

6.00pm

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1.00pm

Start time:

8.30am

End time:

9.30pm

End time:

3.30pm

End time:

10.30am

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Celebrate what it means to be Australian at our BBQ. BYO food, drinks and chairs. Join in the old style games or play on the jumping castle. Organised by Dumbalk and District Progress Association.

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Enjoy afternoon tea under the marquees. There will be an award ceremony and displays. This charities.

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Enjoy a cooked breakfast and listen to our guest speaker (there will be time for

and community singing of the National Anthem.

Contact:

Bev Hanley on 0429 644 349

Contact:

Marg Haycroft on 0409 338 352

Contact:

Burt Blackburne on 0408 036 147

Korumburra

Leongatha Leongatha & District Australia Day Ceremony

Kongwak Hall, Main Street

Meeniyan Meeniyan Australia Day Ceremony

Korumburra & District Australia Day Celebration

Location

McIndoe Park, Turner Street

Location

Coleman Park

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Start time:

8.30am

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4.00pm (food from 4.30pm onwards)

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9.00am

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11.00am

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Venus Bay

Pound Creek Australia Day Celebration

Australia Day in Venus Bay, Tarwin Lower & District

Location

Baromi Centre, Couper Street

Location

Pound Creek Fire Station

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Venus Bay Surf Lifesaving Club

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10.00am

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11.30am

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NEWS IN BRIEF Welshpool library deemed a winner THE new Welshpool Community Library has been declared a success by West Gippsland Libraries after a six month review. The probe highlighted a 60 per cent increase in loans at the community library compared to the same time last year when the service was provided by the mobile library. A similar service at the Grantville Transaction Centre will be implemented as the Waterline Community Library, due to open soon. Bass Coast Shire Councillor Clare Le Serve is council’s new representative on the library service’s board. She places Cr Geoff Ellis, who was outgoing chairperson.

Stories, poems to raise funds A FUNDRAISER with a difference is being held at Sandy Point Community Centre on Friday, January 24. The Story-Fable-Tale event will be a night of storytelling and poetry with celebrated authors and guest speakers. The event will raise funds for bushfire and drought relief, and starts at 7pm. BYO drinks and nibbles. Entry via a donation. Enquiries, email elizabethvfarrell@gmail.com.

Trivia for cancer A TRIVIA night will be held in February to support the Relay for Life cancer fundraiser. The Korumburra Fire Brigade relay team, Burra Flames, will hold the event in memory of Maureen Rodda on Saturday, February 29. The night will be upstairs, The Austral Hotel, Korumburra, from 7pm. Phone Shane Maskell 0418 326 126 or Bill Rodda 5655 1389.

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Pets and owners at risk of mange A SPATE of mange isn’t just affecting wildlife, as humans and pets are also at risk of picking up the nasty parasites. While infestation is generally stable across South Gippsland, wildlife carers have noticed a spike in cases in the Venus Bay area and are concerned it may spread further. The infestation of parasitic mites is so severe that recovered wombats – one of the main carriers – are not able to be released back into their natural environment in Venus Bay. Mites burrow under the skin and feast on the hair and root system of their host, causing extreme discomfort. “Left untreated, mange will kill the host,” Sue Moore, Bass Coast and South Gippsland Wildlife Rescue carer said. “It’s a very slow and painful death.” ANIMAL LOVER: Sue Moore of Tarwin Lower said domestic animals can contract mange Wombats, koalas, foxes and kangaroos are just easily. a few common hosts. for further assistance.” Domestic animals can contract mange by com- Moore said. Alternatively, you can report suspected mange Peter Simpson, from the Department of Ening across fox scats, venturing near a wombat burrow or simply from the soil as mites are able to lie vironment, Land, Water and Planning (DELWP), cases to the Mange Management Group online at said, “It is not known exactly where mange comes www.mangemanagement.org.au/new-map. dormant without a host for up to 12 weeks. The group encourages you to take a photo and Pets can then transfer the vermin to their from, but it is thought that native wombats are infected by the disease through foxes. record the location of the affected wombat. owners. “Wombats are usually nocturnal animals so if Mrs Moore said if a wombat presents with hair “It’s getting really bad here,” Mrs Moore said. “In my experience, three out of five wombats people see a wombat walking around during the loss and wounds just on its lower back, it is likely day, even if it looks healthy and uninjured, this a result of fighting and not mange. have mange.” “There are different types of mange, so it’s imThe Tarwin Lower wildlife carer said she could be an indication that something is wrong.” While the parasites portant to get professionals to treat it,” she said. had been infected with can be easily treated in Visit your local vet for treatment of mange in the parasites on several domestic animals and hu- domestic animals. occasions from coming mans, the infestation will into contact with affected continue unless the source animals. Left untreated, mange is treated. Once the parasites take “It can be successfully hold on their animal host, will kill the host... it’s a treated with medication. their infestation can cause very slow and painful The simplest way for severe hair loss, cracking treatment to occur is in the and bleeding of the skin, death.” wild as this is much less and blindness if they are - Sue Moore stressful for the animal transferred to the face. than taking it into care,” “I’ve seen a wombat Mr Simpson said. and I thought it was a pig: it had no hair and no “If you come across a wombat with mange, ears. Its ears had become crusty from the mites and essentially they had eaten them away,” Mrs please call DELWP on 5172 2111 or 5152 0600 Wombats are a main carrier of parasitic mites

that cause mange.

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You will love this modern masterpiece ered outdoor area complete with in-ground pool. There are two separate wings to the property, with the kids’ bedrooms at one end with two bathrooms and at the other end, a study and a master bedroom with ensuite and walk-in robe. Outside is a shed lover’s dream with a 25m x 9m colourbond shed boasting excellence clearThe home has been well designed with beauti- ance, concrete and power. This property is the complete package. Inspecful north facing allowing loads of natural light and tion by appointment. passive heating. Completely off the grid with 10kW of solar power with a large battery bank, solar/gas hotwater and double-glazed windows, this home typifies modern living at its best. Built by a quality local builder in Jaarl Enbom, it’s hard not to see the quality finish. A large kitchen/family area has large slidStockdale and Leggo ing doors and windows providing loads of natuLeongatha ral light and a beautiful outlook onto the rural landscape. 5662 5800 The kitchen is a cook’s dream with a large island bench, gas cooktop, double oven and a massive butler’s pantry. 4 3 6 A sliding glass door leads out onto a big cov-

SET on 10 private acres surrounded by some of South Gippsland’s finest countryside, this property is central to Fish Creek and Meeniyan townships, and only a 20 minute drive to Waratah Bay, Sandy Point and Walkerville beaches.

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$1,290,000

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$345,000

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$399,000

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165 acres (approx.) Central lane way New fencing Multiple Dams with permanent creek Large sandpit for private use Excellent shedding

$6,600 per acre

IRENE WALKER 0429 045 632 iwalker@sej.com.au

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8 CALLAWAY CRESCENT, LEONGATHA NEW LISTING • 4 Bedroom family home • Ducted gas, SFH & RC/AC • Double garage + double carport • Ideally located close to education precinct

$395,000 40 BRUMLEY STREET, LEONGATHA NEW LISTING • 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home • RC/AC + wood heater • Carport + double shed • 930m² block with rear lane access

$369,000 40 BENT STREET, LEONGATHA • Californian Bungalow in ‘leafy’ street location • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Recently renovated kitchen/stainless steel appliances • 2 living areas, RC/AC and wood heater

$379,000 25 MARY ROGERS CRES, LEONGATHA • Great home! Great price! • 3 bedrooms, open plan living • Inground swimming pool, outdoor entertaining area • High clearance shed plus large double carport

NEW PRICE $375,000 8 SPERLING LANE, KOONWARRA • Peaceful 3 acre lifestyle property • North facing 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom home • Covered BBQ area, above ground pool • 15m x 8m shed with concrete floor/power

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Spacious home has awesome sheds SET on four acres in the picturesque roll- be converted to a family study space. The master bedroom is complete with walking hills of Jumbunna in South Gippsland through robe into a modern ensuite. is this established much loved family The remaining four bedrooms all come with home. built-in robes, and are generous in size and easily Externally you will want for nothing when it comes to shedding, with everything covered from lock-up fully powered concreted workshop with office space to excellent storage for boats and caravans with additional shedding for machinery. There is loft storage space, calf pens, dog yards and a bird aviary too. A small paddock with dam allows room for a horse or livestock and there is an abundance of water tanks so you will never run out of water. There is loads of options and opportunity’s here for anyone who needs space for pleasure or a home business. The brick veneer home sits nicely amongst the well-established neat garden which can be enjoyed from every room in the home. Generous in size, the home features a spacious open plan living space. The timber kitchen has been updated with new bench-tops, breakfast bar, 900mm stainless steel electric oven with gas cooktop, dishwasher and best of all, a walk in pantry. The open plan of the family living space really does make it the heart of the home. In winter, family can come together around the warmth of the wood-fire that heats the entire home. There are additional ceiling fans and back-up gas heating if required. There are five bedrooms and one could easily

accessible via the updated family bathroom with bath and separate toilet room. The laundry is a real treat and not to be under estimated, with loads of bench space, storage and room to spread out clothes racks and hang coats when one comes inside from the sheds and garden. Located an easy five minutes’ drive from Korumburra on a sealed road, 20 minutes from Wonthaggi and Leongatha, and just 15 minutes to the coast at Inverloch, this home is central to all a family could desire, for work and play. For more information or to arrange a personal inspection, please call Irene Walker at SEJ Real Estate Leongatha.

JUMBUNNA 925 KorumburraWonthaggi Rd SEJ Real Estate Leongatha 5662 4033

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bathroom and a games/storage room. Out the back door is a lovely undercover area which could be used as a sunroom. There are two additional external rooms; one contains a second bathroom, a laundry and second toilet, and the other would make an excellent office/studio, a work from home set-up or may be converted into dual living. All this positioned on a large flat block of 1071m2, ideal for kids and pets. You will not be disappointed when inspecting this delightful property. To inspect this property or if you have any questions, please call Jean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin 0428 571 083 or Don Olden on 0417 805 312.

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Elders Korumburra 11 Commercial St - Ph 5658 1894 Don Olden 0417 805 312

Annette Brown & Sharon Turton (Property Managers) 0439 383 091

Elders Leongatha 16 McCartin St - Ph 5662 3523 Jean Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Loughlin 0428 571 083

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HALLSTON, A BOUTIQUE VINEYARD Âˇ Âˇ Âˇ

3B/R. 2 bathroom renovated Country Cottage. Fabulous outdoor deck, outstanding rural views, 200 established vines, good water, garage and workshop.

$550,000

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KORUMBURRA, PRESTIGIOUS LIVING

LEONGATHA STH, BEST OF BOTH WORLDS KORUMBURRA, PERFECTION Âˇ Âˇ Âˇ

KELLIE THOMAS MATT REDMOND PAIGE MATTHEWS 0438 647 449 0418 357 341 0439 885 078

3B/R renovated home on 1 acres, lockup 4 car garage. Modern kitchen, open plan living/dining, formal lounge Manicured gardens, rural outlook. 5 mins to town.

Âˇ Quality 4B/R. 2 bathroom B/V home Âˇ Open plan kitchen/dining/ living, formal lounge Âˇ Vehicle access to secure backyard, 2 car garage plus large

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4 bed, 2 bath 23sq brick veneer Well-appointed kitchen with Butlers pantry Outdoor alfresco area with kitchenette

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2 storey, 3 bedroom country styled cottage Open plan living & dining, polished concrete flooring 120ft shed with power, 43.44 acres flat block

$830,000

ARAWATA, SOLD AS WHOLE OR SEPARATE STONY CREEK, OUTSTANDING 470.3 ACRE (190.3HA) APPROX. DAIRY FARM Âˇ Âˇ Âˇ

188 acres total - 90 acres in one title & 98 in another title Undulating to hilly country Good water supply & fencing

$4,500 per acre

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Commercial freehold near heart of town HERE’S a great opportunity to purchase commercial property located close to the main street in Leongatha township. On offer is a large 497m2 block with commercial premises, Roughed Street frontage and rear lane access. Off street customer parking is available at the front of the building. The factory contains generous floor space, offices, two toilets, a washroom and a tearoom. The property is currently tenanted with a lease in place. Contact Kellie Thomas to inspect.

NEW LISTING

LEONGATHA 16 Roughead St Landmark Harcourts Leongatha 5662 2292

$425,000

Agent: Kellie Thomas 0438 647 449

GREAT LOCATION – GREAT PRICE

QUALITY INSIDE AND OUT

• 3Brm BV easy walk to school & shops • Oversized shed with high clearance • Inground swimming pool

• Four Bedrooms plus Study • Three living areas, light filled designer Kitchen • Impressive shed/workshop

25 MARY ROGERS CRESCENT, LEONGATHA

52 CARR AVENUE, LEONGATHA

$375,000

$920,000 SOLE AGENT 3

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THE PERFECT TREE CHANGE

HUGE FAMILY HOME WITH EXTRAS • 4 Bedroom plus bungalow • Self contained bungalow • Dble garage, Inground swimming pool

190 WOOREEN-MIRBOO NTH RD, LEONGATHA NTH

8 JOEL COURT, LEONGATHA

$699,000 SOLE AGENT

REDUCED $375,000 SOLE AGENT 2

YESTERYEARS CHARM WITH TODAYS COMFORTS • Extensive renovation throughout • Ducted gas heating, outdoor entertaining • Rear lane access, single lock up garage

94 MCCARTIN STREET, LEONGATHA $599,000 SOLE AGENT 4

0417 311 756

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• 4.5 acres with spectacular views • Extensive undercover area, Vineyard • 9mx6m lock up shed with power

SOLD

WANTED Due to excellent ongoing sales we urgently require residential and lifestyle properties up to 200 acres. We have genuine buyers waiting. Call today for a free no obligation appraisal

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Great block, great location LOCATED on popular Brumley Street, this classic home is on a generous 930m2 (approximately) block, with the added bonus of rear lane access. Home to the one family for 25 years, the opportunity is now here for a new family to call this property â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and put their own stamp on it. Numerous living areas including front lounge, family/kitchen, dining area, plus three bedrooms. The private rear deck overlooks the expansive backyard. Vegie patches and a 6m x 9m shed complete the picture.

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40 Brumley Street

â&#x20AC;˘ Approximately 603.86m2 block

Alex Scott and Staff Leongatha 5662 0922

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Friday January 24, 2020 at 1PM | Memorial Hall Leongatha â&#x20AC;˘ Rare and unique opportunity to purchase in Walkerville North â&#x20AC;˘ Approximately 766.45m2 block â&#x20AC;˘ Build a permanent living or seaside holiday home (S.T.C.A) TERMS: 10% Deposit and balance in 60 days or earlier*

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Matt Redmond 0418 357 341

CONTACT WONTHAGGI: Cate Anderson 5672 1911 WONTHAGGI OFFICE Cnr Murray & Billson Streets

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Wind farm fight gains support APPROXIMATELY 70 people turned out to hear the latest about the fight against the Alberton wind farm at a public meeting at the Yarram Country Club last Thursday. While there, they learnt about how to make a submission about the wind farm to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT). Maree Avery, spokesperson for the group opposing the wind farm, described the meeting as uplifting. “Seeing everyone banding together for a common goal was encouraging,” she said. “There was good representation from across the region affected by this project and one thing I can say with certainty is that there will be quite a number of objections being taken to VCAT. “Those at the meeting have indicated they will be making a submission to VCAT, either as individuals or in a group.” Submission must be received by VCAT by January 27. “When we all come together like this we can share information and help each other out, and that’s what communities are all about,” Ms Avery WORRIED MAN: Gelliondale’s Graeme James speaks to the media about the effects the Alberton wind farm will have on him and his said. community.

Name honours a treasured man WHEN Jenna and Luke Gartner welcomed their first child, a baby girl, they called her Maya Joey Gartner. Some were surprised by her middle name. But for Jenna and Luke, this middle name holds special significance. “Her second name is very special. It was given to her before she was born by her Great Pop and well known Yarram identity Jake McDonald, who sadly passed away in February,” Jenna said. Jenna and Luke found out they were expecting while Jake was unwell. They managed to share their exciting news with their precious Pop, who kept this special secret to himself, giving them a cheeky wink if someone was around. “Jake was so proud and called the baby Joey,” she said. Jenna said her special Pop was such a character and had a nickname for nearly everyone he knew. Jake passed away a couple of weeks after hearing the news. He hadn’t even told the love of his life, his wife of 63 years Sue. Little Joey, as she is fondly nicknamed, was born eight months later at Leongatha Hospital. “We love that the name Joey has stuck and FIRST BORN: Jenna (nee Davis) and Luke Maya will continue to carry a special part of our Gartner with their first born, Maya Joey Gartner. beautiful Pop,” Jenna said.

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Nick wows at Devon North THE sleepy community of Devon North was rocking when Nick Barker, from Nick Barker and the Reptiles fame, came to town recently. People travelled from Leongatha, Warragul and Sale to hear his music and enjoy a relaxing Sunday afternoon. “We also had some tourists from Queensland here as well,” Matt Langdon, Yarram Traders and Tourist Inc president said. The event was to be a Traders fundraiser, however with the bushfires in East Gippsland and their need for assistance, it was turned into a fundraiser for the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund. Matt estimated around 100 people ROCKIN’ AFTERNOON: Kerryn Vaughan from Sale (L) and Matt Langdon, Yarram Traders and Tourism attended. “Nick called me on the week prior president (R), welcome Nick Barker to Devon North to the concert and asked if we could for his performance. make it a fundraiser and we agreed, run a barbecue, which raised funds for their comso all money from the sale of tickets, as well as munity hall. around $1000 from the auction of a signed album, “All in all is was a great event that showcased will go to the fund,” Matt said. our area and raised money for people in need,” Devon North Hall Committee was invited to Matt said.

Shave for Shane YARRAM’S Woolworth staff members are losing their hair to support fellow staff member Roz Botta, whose son Shane Treller is about to undergo a bone marrow transplant in a bid to be rid of leukaemia. The crew are setting goals and once those goals are reached, it’s off with their locks. So far $1200 has been raised to help Shane with medical and accommodation expenses while he undergoes treatment at the Royal Children’s Hospital. Assistant store manager Toby James, Jack Parker and Zoe Bolch were the first to lose their locks. Toby’s wife Renae did the deed while a big crowd watched on last Friday. Sixteen year old Shane was just eight when he was first diagnosed with leukaemia. He fought that battle and won. He relapsed again when he was in his early teens and again he beat it. But being the beast that blood cancer is, it has returned again. Shane has been receiving treatment at the Royal Children’s Hospital since November 23. “Shane will undergo a bone marrow transplant

GREAT CAUSE: Roz Bolch kicks off fundraising for Shave for Shane by having her hair shaved by hairdresser Renae James with help from Shane’s mum Roz in the Yarram Plaza last Friday.

next month. His brother Lucas will donate his bone marrow after being identified as a match,” Roz said. “Shane will be in hospital for about a month following the transplant and then he will spend a further 100 days down there to avoid contamination.” Roz is humbled by the support her colleagues

and the Yarram community have given her family during these trying times. “Zoe Bolch has been amazing organising all this and we are extremely gratefully to everyone for their support through these very trying times,” she said. Donations can be left at the front counters of the Woolworths store.

BACK2 SCHOOL

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THE heat of summer has hit and as a parent, you’re bombarded with stationery and uniform adverts. It can only mean one thing: the holidays are almost over and it’s time to head back to school. Starting a new school year can be an exciting time, but also an anxious one, according to mental health organisation, Beyond Blue. Children and their parents feel nervous in the build-up to the first day back. This is common, but that doesn’t make it any less stressful, Having your child attend school for the first time or starting a new school can create even more anxiety. Preparation is key to dealing with situations where there are lots of unknowns. The more things feel familiar and controlled, the more your child or young person can relax and feel confident about what’s happening. Here are some strategies and tips to make the transition back to school a positive experience. For primary school children: 1. Get back into the school-day routine at least a week early – waking up, eating and going to bed at regular times. 2. For anxious kids, plenty of detail can be calming. Talk through the steps of getting to their classroom: “And then we hang up our bag on our hook; we say hi to our friends; we find our seat, etc”. 3. Stick to familiar routines as much as possible. Try to have a calm evening and allow more time to settle before bedtime if your child is feeling excited or nervous about school. For teenagers: 1. The same benefits of setting a routine apply whether you’re five, 15 or 50. Encourage your teen to take responsibility for getting back

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NEW ADVENTURE: New preps at Inverloch Primary School in 2019 (front, L-R) Charlotte and Matilda, and (back, L-R) Indy, Lachlan, Zara and Archie. into the swing of things the week before school starts, which unfortunately means an end to any late-night Xbox marathons. 2. Help your young person set realistic, achievable goals for the year. 3. Talk through any issues or fears they might have – whether these are about friends, grades or teachers. Instead of focusing on hypothetical ‘what ifs’, try and steer them towards ‘what is’ and what they can do to change the situation. If your child is starting school for the first time, as well as the tips for primary school children above, you could try the following strategies: 1. Set up some playdates in the holidays with children who are also starting school so they see

some familiar faces on day one. 3. Visit the school beforehand and invent a fun routine to make saying goodbye a bit easier – try a high-five, bear hug or secret handshake. 5. Talk positively about the day ahead on the way to school and remind your child where you’ll be at pick-up time. Don’t draw-out goodbyes. 6. Try to limit other activities during the first few weeks. The transition to school can be tiring and kids need down time. 8. Schedule a family celebration or a Skype call from grandparents on the weekend to mark the milestone. Keep your own anxiety in check as this will help your child’s anxiety levels too.

Preparing your child for their first day Get them involved in the planning – even if STARTING school for the first time Phillip, shares her tips to make the transition to they can’t write yet, they can use a stamp or draw is a major milestone for children and school easy and fun. 1. Have trial lunch days where you pack the a picture or symbol. parents. 5. Separating from the child when they comchild a lunch box at home and ensure they eat Leading family relationship expert, Dr Karen recess food then lunch. Ensure they can unwrap food. 2. Shop together for stationery, shoes and uniform. Make the shopping list together to help make it fun and exciting. Getting their school uniform will allow the child to feel big. Ensure your child is comfortable in their uniform, and have them choose their lunch box and drink bottle or backpack. This allows them to have ownership of the school experience. 3. Children need to be aware of the time-frame of preparing for school each morning. Set expectations and consequences so they understand. Remember that children have no concept of time under about age sevenso telling them you have half an hour to get ready will mean nothing to them. 4. Use a calendar or planner to show your child KEEP SMILING: Parents can assist their what is happening each day. This will help reduce children make a successful start to school by any anxiety or confusion and get them ready for the day/week ahead.

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mence school. Mum standing at the gate crying will only tell the child that school is scary. Parents hugging their child emotionally and telling them how much they will miss them will make the child sad and anxious. First day, meet the teacher, show your child around, smile and go. Drop off and leave with a smile, perhaps wearing large sunglasses to hide any tears or emotion. 6. Take your child to the school and show them around. Many children are scared they do not know where their classroom is or where the toilets are. 7. Label everything: clothing, bags, lunch box and drink bottle. If the child puts their item down and other children’s items are the same, a child can become distressed thinking the other child has taken their item or it’s lost. Labelling all items will prevent this and assist the teacher to sort out correct belongings. Place first name and the first letter of surname at least.

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SUMMER LIVING Save your garden from the sun IT’S been a hot summer so far and signs of stress. It can even reverse the effects of dehydration the heat has left some plants looking a just after a single foliar application. little crispy and others not surviving The hot weather can be easier to deal with altogether. when you have the right information. It’s always Here are some tips for you, so that in the future your garden stands a chance. Don’t remove the burnt foliage yet! These burnt leaves will protect your healthy leaves from future damage. Wait until the weather gets cooler in autumn before pruning back. If you can, create a shelter over your plants with some shade cloth. If your plant is in a lightweight pot you can move it into the shade. Remember to water when the sun goes down – evening or early morning is best. One of the best pieces of advice we can give to you, is to treat your garden with Seasol. This is important to do at all times as it is not only a tonic for heat and drought, but also for frost, insect damage, fungal attack, general stress tolerance and plant health. Many people incorrectly believe that the best way to save a sick and heatdamaged plant is to fertilise it, however fertilising a plant can actually be detrimental when a plant is stressed, as it forcing the plant to grow rather than repairing itself. For this reason Seasol is best to use and this is because it is a plant health tonic. How does it treat the plant during times of heat and drought? One of its primary uses is to promote root growth, which is why it’s often used to establish young plants. Roots are where a plant takes up water, so increased root growth means more water absorbing tissue. Seasol also plays a strong role in strengthening plant cells, so plants can withstand harsher environments longer before they wilt, burn or show

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How to attract butterflies BUTTERFLIES are fascinating crea- to provide, as a few rare butterflies only feed on a tures and there are ways you can attract small number of locally native plants. Grevillea, Banksia, Callistemon, Carrea, Hibmore of them to your garden. bertia and Hardengergia are all great butterfly at-

It starts with constructing a garden that will give them a reason to visit your place. Butterflies are delicate and are not huge fans of wind, but they do love the sun. Butterflies use the early morning sun to warm themselves and retreat to shadier places during the heat of the day. These little flitter flutters love moisture too so it’s good to have a mix of plants consisting of a canopy, middle layer, ground cover and shelter. Colourful massed beds draw butterflies in and keep them happily moving through the garden, with bold clusters of flowers more effective than single plants scattered through a garden. The shape of the flower is important too, with simple, flat flowers easier for butterflies to extract CARE PAYS OFF: Ensuring your garden is nectar. Knowing which butterflies hang out in your well hydrated during summer will help prearea is important in knowing which food plants

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tracting plants. Chemicals in the garden can hinder attracting these beautiful critters. Not all of us are completely at ease with critters and insects in the garden, and tend to declare chemical warfare. In order to keep a bio-diverse, butterfly-friendly garden, we need to consider what chemicals we are using, and why. We have all heard of the butterfly effect, where a minor action in one location can have knock-on effect elsewhere. Well, apply this to your garden, where the sprinkling of ant sand or the spraying of pesticides could have an impact on not only the target insect, but a whole host of important critters. Think carefully about chemical use, and, where possible (especially in butterfly gardens) avoid it altogether COURTESY OF AUSTRAFLORA

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Maybe you’re doing your annual clean or perhaps you’re intending to paint a room while you’ve got some time. If it’s the latter, this article will explore some helpful tips you can brush through on your way to a successful paint job. You’ll need a couple of paint brushes, one or two rollers and, low and behold, some paint. Ideally use multiple cans if you’re painting any sizeable room. Paint the trim first, then the ceiling and then the walls. Use a brush for the trim and focus on keeping the finish smooth. Avoid painting the floor and consider covering it with a cotton drop cloth or some newspaper to catch the paint. Once the trim is completely painted, allow it to dry for 24 hours and tape it off with masking tape. Make sure the ceiling and walls are clean before you begin painting, and you may also want to paint a coating of primer first to prevent blotchiness and to seal any patched-over holes or cracks. Make sure to let the primer dry before painting. This usually takes a couple hours or so. Roll paint along edges with a small roller, as corners and areas next to trim which are painted only with a brush will be noticeably different to surrounding paint. When using the full-sized paint roller to paint the walls, ensure it always stays wet and that you are rolling the full length of the wall in order to avoid lap marks. This will be harder to do on the ceiling but if

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Leongatha Community House proud drop off centre for: - Gippsland Farmer Relief - Warriors For Wildlife Currently collecting URGENTLY needed domestic pet food & supplies.

Music to inspire national pride this Australia Day BE amazed by the talents of singer Jen Holm when she joins with the South Gippsland Brass Band at Leongathaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Australia Day service this Sunday.

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Guest speaker: Matt Stevic - 6 times AFL Umpire of the Year. Flag raising ceremony Music performed by Jennifer Holm and the Leongatha Brass Band. Australian Citizenship Ceremony - Leongatha Shire Council

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Food a big part of Chinese New Year THIS Saturday, January 25 marks Chi- are being served because they are considered nese New Year and the start of the Year symbols of luck. For example, the fish (yu) represents “to have of the Rat. enough to also give to others”, garlic (chiu-tsai) Other years of the Rat are 1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996 and 2008. Men born in the Rat year are clever and adapt quickly to new environments. They are creative and great at taking advantage of opportunities. However, they sometimes lack the courage to do so. Although they have great ideas, they might not be suitable for leadership positions. Women born in the Rat year are the traditional women. They love keeping things organised and place great value on the family. Everything is taken care of by them and there is no need for their husband to worry. Outside of home, they’re also someone with a sense of responsibility and ability. Food is one of the things that the Chinese take the most pride in. And of course, lot of care and thought is put into the menu for the most important holiday of the year. As with Chinese New Year activities and decorations, the dishes are created to give blessings for the next year. Both the names and looks are symbols of wishes for prosperity, happiness and auspiciousness. Though every region (even household) has different customs, there are some common dishes seen on every table. Many kinds of food cooked for this occasion

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THE VIBE Singers chase national awards at Tamworth After entering their release into the Golden A SOUTH Gippsland band is making a Guitar Awards for 2020, Souly Us travelled to mark on the Australian country music Sydney in November for the official announcescene. Souly Us are finalists in the Australian Country Music People’s Choice Awards for 2020. They achieved the feat in the category of best group or duo and best video clip for their music video, Alive. The awards will be staged on Thursday, January 23 in the nation’s country music capital, Tamworth in New South Wales. Souly Us is Ben Mawdsley and Kate Appleyard, of Inverloch. “Finding out we were finalists in the awards for 2020 was very exciting,” Kate said. “This competition relies heavily on people voting for their favourite artists in country music and in different categories. To see our name in not only one, but two categories, it sure did make us so happy.” Alive was released in September 2019 and peaked at 13 on the iTunes Country Music Charts. The video was also a finalist in the World Songwriting Awards 2019, adding to Souly Us being named in the top 30 in the Australian Songwriting Awards 2019 for their song Meant to Be.

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ment of the Toyota Golden Guitar Awards finalists and the launch of the 2020 Toyota Country Music Festival. There they rubbed shoulders with many top Australian country musicians Lee Kernaghan, Blake O’Connor and the McClymonts. Souly Us is a finalist in three categories in the Tamworth Songwriters Association Awards: country rock category: Fighter and Collided from the Alive album. country ballad category: Masterpiece from Alive. country ANZAC section: My Soldier single. Souly Us is also among the top five finalists in the Capitol Country Music Awards for national songwriter of the year for their song Collided. “We are in the middle of planning a tour for TALENTED DUO: Ben Mawdsley and Kate Appleyard are the Inverloch country group, our debut album Alive, which is set to take off Souly Us. commencing around March 2020 and another trip to Nashville to perform on Broadway is in the works for 2020,” Kate said. Alive was produced by Ben Mawdsley, mixed by Matt Fell and mastered by Michael Carpenter. HAVE you ever head of the artistic tech- often using the sun or UV light. De Jager explains the inspiration behind her nique, solarplate etching? If you’re intrigued, come along to Gecko Stu- exhibition. “We face a daily negotiation of the rules and dio Gallery at Fish Creek and find out more. Artist Lana De Jager will hold an exhibition of structures within our sub-culture to ensure we fit solarplate etching work, entitled (un)civilisation, somewhere in this civilisation,” she said. “Combine that with our individual experience from January 23 to February 17. An opening event will occur Friday, January of our upbringing, as well as a personalised relationship with social and corporate media, and 24, 6-8pm. Solarplate is a form of printmaking and entails it becomes clear just how complex our environusing a prepared, light-sensitive polymer surface ments are. presents on a steel backing for artists to produce fine prints, “We are held hostage by a culture to which we contribute.” De Jager said in her collection of works, she has magnified or objectified objects in the way the media or an advertising poster would. “These are some of the pressures of our shared solarplate etchings ‘internal civilisation’,” she said.

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Burra Foods Fitter and Turner Apprenticeship

Local company requires a Parts Interpreter/Procurement Officer to assist in the co-ordination of sourcing, purchasing of spare parts for the company's fleet of vehicles, Plant & Equipment. Good computer skills and driver's license are prerequisites. This role would suit a mechanically minded person, training can be provided in earth moving equipment and parts identification to the right applicant. Should you require further clarification on this exciting role please call the office on 5662 5433 or forward your resume to joe.debnam@goldsmith.com.au

GRADUATE ACCOUNTANT The ideal candidate will have recently completed or are about to complete a Business, Commerce or Accounting tertiary degree. Working in a close-knit team, you will be exposed to a broad range of accounting and taxation work for small to medium size businesses. The role will include the following: ? Preparation of income tax returns and financial statements for individuals, partnerships, trusts, companies & superannuation ? Preparation of BAS/IAS ? Liaising with the ATO on behalf of our clients ? Assist in the preparation and maintenance of accounting and taxation records ? Communicate with clients ? Other tasks as delegated by the team manager We are looking for a graduate who is client focused, a team player and have a positive “can do” attitude. The successful applicant will be in a Graduate Accountant position working directly with the other Accountants and Partners. Excellent advancement opportunities exist for a self-motivated person who has the ambition to achieve. If you are interested in applying for this role please email through your resume and covering letter to: yvonne@mjacpa.com.au Applications close: 27 January 2020

Burra Foods is a highly successful and growing dairy company with our dairy processing facility based in Korumburra. We are seeking a dynamic and talented person to join our maintenance team in early 2020. The Apprenticeship will be over 4 years and at the completion you will gain a licensed qualification in Engineering Mechanical Trade. Key Requirements for the Apprenticeship are: ? Able to demonstrate a strong interest and understanding in this trade ? Must have good results in Math's & Science ? Be mature minded and be able to work in a team environment ? Possess excellent problem solving skills and have close attention to detail ? Be able to attend trade school on a weekly basis Please submit your resume to sian@prometheanhr.com.au by Sunday 9th February 2020

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Wanted for home care in Leongatha/Warragul area, who love the outdoors and having fun! Due to nature of program, females are encouraged to apply. Please contact Patrik 0n 0410 942 230 or email patrik@intensivecareathome.com

Bass Coast Health is seeking applications for the following positions: Associate Nurse Unit Manager – GEM, Rehab Permanent Part Time – closes 07/02/20 Registered Nurse – District Nursing & Palliative Care Permanent Part Time – closes 24/01/20 Nurse Unit Manager – Operating Suite Permanent full time – closes 01/02/20 Registered Nurse – Operating Suite Casual – closes 07/02/20 Social Worker Casual – closes 24/01/20 Elective Surgery Access Coordinator Permanent Part Time – closes 27/01/20 Personal Care Worker Permanent Part Time – closes 31/01/20 Physiotherapist – Grade 2 Fixed Term Part Time – closes 24/1/20 Social Worker Permanent Part Time – closes 24/1/20 Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist Fixed Term Full Time – closes 24/01/20

Instrument Technician - Central Sterilising Department Permanent Part Time – closes 03/02/20 Access Team Leader - referral coordination Permanent Part Time – closes 24/1/20 For full position details, a position description and how to apply, please refer to the BCH website basscoasthealth.org.au or contact Human Resources via email hr@basscoasthealth.org.au

DIESEL MECHANIC / FITTER An experienced Mechanic/Fitter is required on a full time basis to join our team of mechanics here in our Leongatha workshop to service and maintainthe company's expansive fleet of earthmoving Machinery and heavy vehicles. $$$ a competitive generous hourly rate + super + overtime (where required). Ph: 0412 719 957 Email joe.debnam@goldsmith.com.au

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South Coast Joinery Qualified Cabinet Maker South coast joinery in Fish Creek is seeking a Qualified Cabinet Maker successful applicants must have a drivers license and installing experience. For enquiries call Jason 0429 832 693

DAIRY FARM POSITION A full time position is available on our dairy farm in Leongatha North, Victoria We are looking for candidates who have at least two years full- time experience in dairying. The role will involve all facets of dairying so candidates who can demonstrate skills in multiple areas will be highly regarded. The dairy is a 30 a side herringbone with automatic cup removers. In return we reward our staff with a generous salary package and focus on a healthy work/life balance with two days off a week. No accommodation. Please call 0481 579 757

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VACANCIES at GSHS Clinical Nurse Specialist – Palliative Care 0.4 EFT Limited Tenure (Job # ND0102) Closing Date: 2/2/20 Contact: Hannah Deenik, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Ph: 5667 5661 or email hannah.deenik@gshs.com.au Catering & Environmental Services Assistants Various casual positions available (Job # HS0101) Closing Date: 2/2/20 Contact: Wayne Dahan, Hotel Services Manager, Ph: 5667 5518 or email wayne.dahan@gshs.com.au Case Manager – Home Care Packages Casual (Job # CS0101) Closing Date: 27/1/20 Community Care Workers Multiple Positions – Permanent Part Time – minimum 3 hours per fortnight (Job # CS1003) Contact: Selina Northover, Director of Primary Healthcare. Ph: 5667 5696 or email Selina.northover@gshs.com.au Registered Nurses/Midwives Full time, Part Time & Casual positions available (Job # ND1103) Contact: Kirsten Amos, Acting Nurse Unit Manager. Ph: 5667 5614 or email Kirsten.amos@gshs.com.au. Full details, including the position descriptions are available on our website. To apply, click on the “Apply Now” link in the full advert at www.gshs.com.au/careers.

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Casual positions that may lead to more. Flexible working hours available. Mainly weekdays. Catering positions also advertised on Seek.com Apply now to join Victoria's leading recreation team.

Working with children check required. To apply: email (preferred), or post your application letter and resume attention to Po Box 173, Foster 3960 Email: recruitment@pgladventurecamps.com.au

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Accountant/Bookkeeper We at Jim Pickersgill & Associates are seeking an Accountant/Bookkeeper to join our team. We are values driven and pride ourselves in our work quality, attention to detail and the care and support of our clients, team and community. Full details, including the position description and desired attributes, are available on our website: www.jpickersgill.com.au Applications close Friday 7 February 2020 and are to be submitted to lisa@jpickersgill.com.au

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WELLINGTON SHIRE COUNCIL CONTRACT NO 2020-019

Sale Oval Facility Improvements Wellington Shire Council invites suitably qualified contractors to tender for the design and specification for improvements to the Sale Oval facility in Sale. Works include upgrading the football/cricket and netball change facilities, new and upgraded public toilets, new netball half court, enhanced spectators area and reconfigured site entry. Practical completion date: 30 June 2020. All tenderers must register with the Council to obtain the tender documents, which are available via website download or email: Website: www.wellington.vic.gov.au/tenders Email: brian.gibson@wellington.vic.gov.au Enquiries: Brian Gibson on (03) 5142 3074 Tenders must be lodged in the tender box at the Wellington Shire Council Sale Service Centre, 18 Desailly Street, Sale, no later than 2.00pm Wednesday 19 February 2020. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Late or email tenders will not be accepted.

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TOTAL VALUE OF ITEMS PER ADVERT MUST NOT EXCEED $50 SLOW COOKER. $5. Ph. 0400 048 247. COFFEE MACHINE. Breville. $7. Ph. 0400 048 247. SURFBOARDS & BOOGIEBOARD. Aldi. x2 surfboards. 3 years old. $50. Ph. 0411 439 856. PIANO. Upright. Needs toning and tuning. On removal. $1. Ph. 5662 2344 or 0418 357 035. VANITY UNIT. Timber. With ivory insert. Very good condition. $30. Ph. 0400 569 890. BATHROOM CABINET. Ivory. Very good condition. $20. Ph. 0400 569 890. ALUMINIUM WINDOWS. x6. Small house lot. $50 the lot. Port Albert. ph. 0429 333 303. CHAIN. Block and tackle type. 500kg capacity. Elephant brand. Suits lifting engines etc. Can deliver Leongatha area. $50. Ph. 0447 686 286. AIR CONDITIONER. Centrex brand. cooling only. 3200watts. Designed to fit into window or wall and plugs into standard power point. Good condition. deliver to Leongtha area. $30. Ph. 0447 686 286. GOOGLE NEST MINI. New. Colour chalk. $35. Ph. 0429 803 440. SUITCASE. Small. H58xW39xD20. Excellent condition. $10. Ph. 0429 803 440. FRIDGE/FREEZER. Sharp. 8cu ft. 230L. works well, clean inside, looks okay. $25. Ph. 0448 558 988. KEYBOARD. Wireless touch Logitech. As new. $20. Ph. 0408 344 470. LIFECAM. Microsoft. Hd3000. As new. $20. Ph. 0408 344 470. CUPBOARD. With mirror. 3 doors. Wooden. White. $5. Ph. 0400 048 247. GYM WEIGHTS. Full set. $15. Ph. 0400 048 247. CDs. x75. Classical, renowned composers, opera, musicals, many various titles. Excellent condition. $50. Ph. 5674 3535. Inverloch. DVDs. x55. Various titles, Hollywood classics, musicals, Tv series, Trains, Kakoda, David Attenborough, $50. Ph. 5674 3535. Inverloch. ELECTRIC HEATER. $3. Excellent condition. Ph. 0400 048 247. DRINKS FRIDGE. Excellent condition. $10 Ph. 0400 048 247. TRAIN SET. Geotrax. Working order. $30. Ph. 0419 370 770. TRAIN SET ACCESSORIES. No trains. $20-40. Ph. 0419 370 770. STEPPER MACHINE. $5. Excellent condition. Ph. 0400 048 247. SUITCASE. 1H:64cm. W:43cm. Hardly used. $10. Ph. 0429 803 440. BOX 1000 6OZ POLYSTYRENE CUPS. No lids. Excellent for canteens. $50 per box. Ph. 0488 342 525 HEDGE TRIMMER. $50. Ph. 0488 342 525. SOLID WOOD FRONT DOOR. With hardware. Good condition. Needs sanding. $50. Ph. 0413 799 932. COLONIAL STYLE CHAIRS. 8 of. Need refinishing. $40 the lot. Ph. 5668 6220. PAGER. Can be programmed for CFA/SES. $50. Ph. 0481 000 567 CHEST. 3 drawer. Wooden. Suit TV. 1.15x.7x.43m. $15. Ph. 0400 048 247. CUPBOARDS. x3. White wooden. One with Mirror. Ph. 0400 048 247. $5 each. TILES. 300x300mm. 82. Covers 2700x2700. Beige in colour. Non slip. $30 the lot. Ph. 5663 5366.

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BUNDARA DOWNS 3rd Annual Summer Ram Lamb Sale Friday 31st January at 12.30pm (SA Time) On Property at Western Flat via Bordertown

SATURDAY JANUARY 25 at 8am start no early birds

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MOWERS We stock the largest range of New push and ride-on mowers in South Gippsland, including - Honda,Victa, Greenﬁeld, Deutscher, Cub Cadet, MTD, Masport, Toro, Yard Machines & Rover from $165. Professional repairs and service for ALL mower makes and models. Also stocking a large range of parts and accessories. We also have a large range of secondhand mowers available.

MOTORCYCLES & POWER EQUIPMENT

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ABRASIVE Blasting and Industrial Coating business for sale plus out going work with factory to rent. Phone Mark 0417 010 963 FIREWOOD, redgum and local wood. Ph: 0408-980711. HONDA Fireblade RR 2003 last of series, 954cc, road reg track bike, 6,600km, Excellent condition. No test rides $8,200 Ph 0428 774 445 HONDA 125 CBE. Excellent condition, knobby tyres, electric start, hardly used, 1,569km. Great for town or farm, $2,100 Ph 0428 774 445 RING - 18 carat gold and diamond ring. 5 diamonds including champagne diamond $1000 Ph 0439 396 138

in memoriam

Jan 25, 2020 9am-4pm

BATH Stanley Thomas. Passed from his loved ones on 26/01/1993. We remember you with love - for the gentleman you were; for being a loving husband, father and friend; for your generosity of spirit; for your music, songs and much more. Also remembering Muriel and George Tatterson (Ma and Pa), Lylia, Des and Patricia King.

St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall Bridge St Korumburra

All these special people remain with love in the circle of our hearts forever. Meree and family.

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ANTHONY - Lorna

KEYS - Martin. We would like to express our sincere condolences on the passing of Martin. Our thoughts are with his family at this sad time. From the MDUFNC Committee and members. KEYS - Martin Much loved and only brother of Margaret. Words cannot say how much you are missed, gone far too soon. Marty you were a gentle man, a top mate. In earlier years we enjoyed a beer or two, three or four and loved working with you. Margie and I had enjoyable times that we treasure. Will sadly miss our times at Buchan. Bye mate, Brian and Margie. KEYS - Martin My loved brother Marty taken too early. We are missing you deeply and now have an obvious gap in the family. In God’s care, no more pain. Much love Heather, Greg, Victoria and Liam. KEYS - Martin 20/12/1959 - 14/01/2020 Beloved Brother of Alison and Trevor (dec.). Uncle to Mitch and Sarah, Lauchie and Madie. Generous to all he cared for. He will be sadly missed. KEYS - Martin Dearly loved workmate and friend who will be sadly missed by the Latham Family. ROBINSON - Kenneth George Beloved husband of Carole, loved and loving father of Melinda, Geoff and Julie Anne and father-in-law to Graeme and Michael, grandfather of Luke, Trent, Megan and Sam and greatgrandfather of Cruz, Paxton and Florence. Passed away peacefully on 14 January 2020.

Tate and their families. Forever in Our Hearts.

I have lost a very considerate and faithful friend. -Willie

SLADE - William John The Funeral Service for Mr. William John (Bill) Slade will be held at the State Coal Mine Wonthaggi, Garden Street, Wonthaggi on WEDNESDAY (January 22, 2020) commencing at 11.00am. A Private Family burial will follow this Service. In lieu of flowers donations to Bendigo Bank Bushfire Appeal would be appreciated. Donations can be made at the Service.

Please accept this as our personal thankyou for all the love, flowers, cards and other acts of kindness from the community and surrounds. Thanks to those who helped with Mum in the last few months. Greatly appreciated, Shirley, Fay, Gary and families.

deaths ALVES-FERREIRA Ricardo Passed away on Monday the 13th of January 2020. Beloved father of Jaquelina Ruby and partner Jason, Josephine and partner Josh. Grandfather to Lachlan and Tempra. Brother to Maria and family Cherished friend to all he met. We love you to infinity and beyond double infinity times. Please contact Handley and Anderson Funeral Directors on 5672 1074 for funeral details. BLOCH - Geoffrey Bruce (Chocka) 28/01/1949 - 17/01/2020 Passed away peacefully at Strzelecki House, Mirboo North. Loved father of Adrian and Carolyn, Billy and Julie Grandad to Gabby and Mollie Always remembered. GRAHAM - William John of Cranbourne, late of Yarram. 31/12/33 - 13/01/2020 Husband of Maria, Father of William, Father-in-law of Jane, Pop to Hank and Henry. Father of Janine, Russell (dec.), Kevin and Maria. Brother to George, Cynthia, Brian, Barbara and Elizabeth. KEYS - Martin Aged 60 of Dumbalk. Son of Beryl and Brian Keys (both dec.). Loved brother of Deidre and Paul, Margaret and Brian, Heather and Greg, Alison and Trev (dec.). Uncle to Stephen and Stephanie, Catherine, Victoria and Liam, Mitch and Sarah, Lauchie, and Madie. Great Uncle to Auryn. Please see Herald Sun for Funeral details. Loved brother of Deidre, brother in law of Paul, Uncle to Stephen and Catherine. Uncle in law to Stephanie and Great Uncle to Auryn. A gentle giant taken suddenly. KEYS - Marty Loved nephew of Auntie Barbara and Uncle Mark (dec.). Special cousin of Greg and Tony and families. Thanks for the tractor driving and the wood working bees Marty. Will catch up later on. Forever in Our hearts.

Ken dedicated his life to his family, work and community service. He was a Life Member of Strathmore Bowling Club and Essendon and Broadmeadows Churches Cricket Association and served at St Aidan’s Church Strathmore and Strathmore Probus Club. Close of stumps on a very impressive innings. Sadly missed. SLADE - William John (Bill) 8/7/1959 - 11/01/2020 Much loved husband of Carol, adored father of Ethan and Steph. Dear friend of David. Cherished son of John (dec.), and Dot Slade. Dear friend of Willie. Respected son-inlaw of Les (dec.), and Margaret. Brother of Pat, Margaret, Isabel and Raymond, brotherin-law of Emily, Garry, Martin, Les and Janine, and Steve. Special uncle of Rachael and Matt, Brad and Caitlin, Tom, Hayley, Sam, Danni, Stephen, Chris, Catherine, Amanda, Rohan, Nicole,

Taken tragically from us. Adored husband of Carol and the most wonderful Dad to Ethan and Steph. Bill, I never thought that this would be something that would be happening to us. You gave us so much, and have been my rock for nearly 40 years. You will always be with me through our beautiful children. Thank you does not seem enough. I could not have asked for a better husband, father and best friend. You have gone way too soon, but doing what you loved doing. Till we meet again All my love, Carol To my dearest Father, So many times people called me ‘Little Bill’, and now I am just so thankful that I could be looked at in the same way you have always been. You were such an amazing man, and an even more amazing father, you always fully supported anything that I or our family have done. You were second to none, always working your hardest, and showing me how important it is to enjoy what you do with your life. You were so levelheaded, always there with the best advice or guidance, it honestly felt like you could fix any and every problem I have ever had. The Family was lucky to have you, and I could not have asked for a better father. Rest in Peace Dad -Ethan Dad (aka ‘Bushfire Bill’) You were everything and more. The Love, passion and strength you had for your work, and everyone you came into contact with was second to none. You are going to leave a ginormous hole in my life. I will miss our banter, and the way you would laugh at my below average jokes. You taught me so much and I will treasure every memory. Love you Dad forever and always. -Stephanie Kate xx Bill, words simple can’t describe how much you will be missed by myself and the famiy. Since the day we met, I knew that you were somebody I could look up to in every way; whether it be your hard working attitude or selflessness. You were a hero to the family and to all the community. Fly high ‘Bushire Bill’. We will love you always -David Much loved eldest son of Dorathy and the late John Slade. Forever in my heart. Brother of Patricia, Margaret, Isabel, Ryamond and their partners and families. Reunited with his Dad. Rest in Peace -Mum

My brother, my best friend. You were always there for everything. I will miss you always, forever in my heart and thoughts. Love always Raymond, Emily, Rohan, Nicola and Tate. Loved son-in-law of Margaret and Les (dec.). Dearly loved husband of Carol, and a wonderful and loving father to Ethan and Steph. Fly high and Rest in Peace ‘Love ‘Grandma’ Tragically taken. No words can ever convey how much we will miss Bill, or how much we loved and greatly admired him. A brotherin-law and great mate, a one in a billion. He was perfect, simple as that. Until we meet again. -Les and Janine Our hearts ache and the sense of loss we are feeling as a family. The most genuine, loving, hardworking, selfless gentleman; one we were lucky enough to call our ‘Uncle Bill’. We will forever miss you and love you. -Rach, Matt, Lachie and Ella xxx Uncle Bill, The memories we have will always be treasured as you were a true gentleman with a heart of gold. How truly missed you will be. Always in our hearts. Love Brad, Caitlin, Heath and Mikayla. Xx A fantastic bloke, great brother-in-law, and a huge loss to our family. RIP -Steve, Tom and Hayley Brother of Isabel, brother-in-law of Garry, uncle of Catherine and Amanda. Taken from this world too soon. Deepest sympathy to Carol, Ethan and Stephanie. Deeply sorry at the loss of William (Bill). Sadly Missed. Nephew of John Henson and Jenny. RIP TRUSCOTT - Lynne Gone to be with her Lord and Saviour. Our sympathy to Pete and Family, the Latham Family.

funerals BLOCH A Graveside Service to Celebrate the Life of Geoffrey Bruce (Chocka) Bloch will be held at Meeniyan Cemetery, Royston Street Meeniyan, on THURSDAY January 23, 2020 commencing at 10.00am.

Roller for cricket club MIRBOO North Cricket Club, whose volunteers spend so much time pampering the turf wicket at Walter J Tuck Reserve, has recently had an important acquisition to its arsenal of equipment to look after the wicket. This is a $25,000 Mentay 2000 Roller, the purchase of which was made possible by a South Gippsland Shire Council Community Grant, Cricket Aus-

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READY TO ROLL: The Mirboo North Cricket Club has added a turf roller to its arsenal. tralia Grass Roots funding through Latrobe Valley and District League’s development fund, as well as the club’s own funds. The 12 year old roller has been fully restored and has a new motor, bars, upholstery and has also been resprayed and is $3,000 cheaper than a new one. The price included $1,000 delivery from the manufacturer at Ballarat. This replacement roller provides a better, more even roll than its predecessor, also producing a ﬂatter surface, and apart from a better turf wicket, the main motivation in obtaining the roller was for health and safety reasons. With an ageing volunteer base, the concern was a danger the old machine could run over a volunteer operating it. This isn’t possible with its replacement.

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Talk to a locally owned business serving Gippslanders for over 125 years.

A COMMON animal health issue now may include foot problems in sheep.

Leongatha

Even during dry conditions, footrot can still be an issue, therefore the question often is ‘is it a foot abscess or footrot?’ In a season with sufficient feed, sheep become unusually heavy and this coupled with standing on moist pasture or muddy ground for an extended period leaves them susceptible to developing foot abscess. A sheep with foot abscess will usually be very lame in just one foot. This is an important difference from footrot where more than one foot will invariably be affected. Although foot abscess is associated with the bacterium Fusobacterium necrophorum it is not contagious. The foot of a sheep with foot abscess will appear hot, swollen and painful. The abscess can be present in either the toe or the heel of the foot. A foot abscess contains pus and can be treated by hoof paring to provide drainage for the pus. Antibiotics prescribed by your veterinarian will also help. The severity of the effects of footrot, which are inflammation between the toes and underrunning of the hoof, will depend upon whether the strain of bacteria is benign (mild) or virulent (severe). Footrot, caused by the bacterium Dichelobacter nodosus, spreads readily in warm, moist conditions. Virulent footrot can be eradicated, but a long, hot, dry summer is needed. During spring footrot can be controlled through foot bathing. For further advice please contact your local veterinarian or Agriculture Victoria veterinary or animal health officer.

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ON THE LAND IVYDOWNS Rams for Private Sale Australia’s Premier Registered Southdown Stud

Offering: Poll Dorset & White Suffolk Rams Southdown & Suffolk (Sold out)

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CLEARING SALE Farm Machinery & Household Items

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Dearer market in small yarding South Gippsland Stock Agents Association AGENTS yarded a reduced yarding of only 700 cattle at last Thursday’s VLE Leongatha store sale, being the least amount of store cattle yarded for many years . With good rainfall locally and the forecast of possible rains over a large part of the country and the recent devastation of the bushfires and January weaner sales in full swing over Victoria made for a reduced offering which sold to a dearer trend . Cattle were mainly supplied from the local

district and a good field of local buyers competed $1020; Manuka Ridge, 8 Ang, 10 Mths, 303kg, strongly on all types of stock 323c, $980; D & P Burns, 11 Ang, 10 Mths, 335kg, 319c, $1070; RE & ME Pendergast, 39 Store sale averages 16/1/20 Steers: France Walker 12 Ang, 16 Mths, Hfd, 10 Mths, 315kg 354c $1115; Krg Ross, 12 436kg, 337c, $1470; France Walker 12 Ang, 16 Ang, 6-8 Mths, 300kg, 306c, $920. Heifers: D & S King, 10 Ang, 16 Mths, 413kg, Mths, 395kg, 334c, $1320; Johns Enterprises P/L, 16 Ang, 16 Mths, 426kg, 310c, $1320; G SAS, 10 273c, $1130; Rangona, 21 Ang, 14 Mths, 393kg, Ang, 16 Mths, 417kg, 309c, $1290; D & S King, 280c, $1100; Rangona, 17 Ang, 14 Mths, 361kg, 19 Ang, 10-12 Mths, 364kg, 318c, $1160; D & S 277c, $1000; Rangona, 5 Simo X, 14 Mths, King, 19 Ang, 10-12 Mths, 330kg, 327c, $1080; D 398kg, 271c, $1080; Mountain Springs, 13 Limo & S King, 17 Ang, 10 Mths 306kg, 309c, $945; B X, 10 Mths, 301kg, 272c, $820; Z & M Spehar, 10 Garrett, 21 Ang, 10-12 Mths, 355kg, 315c, $1120; Limo X, 10 Mths, 308kg, 259c, $800; Mountain B Garrett, 16 Ang, 10 Mth, 316kg, 307c, $970; Springs, 10mg X, 10 Mths, 292kg, 277c, $810. Cows & Calves: Mountain Springs, 7x7, Ang, B Garrett, 17 Ang, 10 Mth, 309kg, 307c, $950; Manuka Ridge, 14 Ang, 10 Mths , 339kg, 300c, $1480.

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Bill Egan (R) of SEJ discusses the Thursday store sale prices with client Peter Calder and his daughter Katie Calder of Wild Dog Valley.

Cattle producers Peter Witton (L) of Tarwin Lower and Dan McCaughan of Pound Creek were searching for reasonably priced pens at the store sale last Thursday.

Rohan McRae of Elders finds an offer at the Thursday store cattle sale.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020 | thestar.com.au | standardnews.com.au

ON THE LAND • Market Report

Demand for vealers softens AGENTS penned slightly less cattle this week for another mixed quality yarding of cattle.

SEJ’s Jo Norman, Annie Holland, Andrea Funnell and Ella Cashin were keen observers at the sale.

Keen interest at Monday market THE Leongatha Saleyard’s 7th annual through a sale that included cattle from producstore cattle sale on Monday drew a big ers in Inverloch, Binginwarri and all places in between. crowd of interested buyers. “The job was very good today. We had a magnificent run of cattle. It was great to see such a big crowd. We had a lot more people here today than a normal store sale. It was really a full field of buyers,” SEJ’s Ben Bowman told The Star. SEJ auctioneer James Kyle moving briskly

As usual, there were a good many people who came along for a day’s entertainment. Serious sellers and buyers aside, the store sales offer locals a chance to catch up for a chat – not to mention the opportunity to watch some of the best stock agents in the business ply their trade.

Further sappy vealer calves were available again along with more trade weight yearlings offered. All regular buyers were present, however, still not operating fully in a slightly softer market in places. Processors were a little quieter today in the veal run with one domestic buyer not fully participating. Vealer calves with shape made between between 288c to 306c, softening up to 6c/kg. Additional trade steers were offered and price trends were mostly unchanged. Steers over 400kg sold between 260c and 274c and heifers reached 275c/kg. Export processors all seem to be on the rail in the bullock run with some good quality finished cattle on offer. C4 grown steers eased 5c making between 279c and 285c/kg. Bullocks weighing over 600kg eased 5c to 6c reaching 292c/kg. This weeks offering of crossbred steers improved with prices lifting up to 6c selling between 241c and 270c/kg. Dairy steers also sold in a stronger market reaching 245c/kg. A mixed offering of cows were available to processors with 3 and 4 score cows making between 208c and 229c/kg. The middle run of D2 cows were selling between 194c and 211c easing 5c to 11c and the very light D1 cows made between 165c and 196c/kg selling to mixed trends. The regular buying group participated on the 50 bulls offered with B muscled bulls selling between 240c and 270c, gaining 10c/kg. The next sale draw - January 22: 1. Landmark, 2. Phelan & Henderson & Co, 3. Elders, 4. S.E.J and 5. Alex Scott & Staff

Wednesday, January 15 BULLOCKS

1 Churchill W Kilcunda 555.0 285.0 1,581.75 12 Lester CG & JD Leongatha 781.3 282.0 2,203.13 8 Kennedy M P Nerrena 705.6 280.0 1,975.75 9 Smith NB & LJ Pound Creek 697.2 278.0 1,938.28 1 Bennett Dg & Mj Tarwin Lower 735.0 275.0 2,021.25 1 Bellingham P 590.0 272.0 1,604.80 STEERS 1 Aaa Pastoral Pty Ltd 370.0 306.6 1,134.42 1 Jarvie G & R Hazelwood 445.0 297.6 1,324.32 1 Dilee Holsteins Leongatha 485.0 296.6 1,438.51 2 Craigendale Pty Ltd Dudley South 385.0 292.0 1,124.20 12 Lawson/mcculloch Tanjil South 521.7 287.6 1,500.31 1 Churchill W Kilcunda 465.0 285.0 1,325.25 HEIFERS 7 Olsen RL Poowong East 575.7 300.0 1,727.14 1 Cummaudo GT Mirboo Nth 435.0 288.6 1,255.41 1 Jarvie G & R Hazelwood 365.0 288.0 1,051.20 1 Dilee Holsteins Leongatha 430.0 282.0 1,212.60 1 FisheR KJ & ML Tarwin South 395.0 269.6 1,064.92 4 Craigendale Pty Ltd Dudley South 348.8 268.6 936.74 COWS 1 Casey J & DC Lang Lang 670.0 228.6 1,531.62 9 Hilliar J & K Mirboo 628.3 228.6 1,436.37 Benamra 825.0 1 Pendergast RE & ME 227.6 1,877.70 1 Roberts LC & SR Binginwarri 770.0 227.0 1,747.90 Unknown District 750.0 226.6 1,699.50 1 Ross KRG 6 Delbridge C Doomburrim 675.8 226.6 1,531.44 BULLS 1 Craigendale Pty Ltd Dudley South 960.0 270.0 2,592.00 1 Hilliar J & K Mirboo 1,045.0 255.0 2,664.75 1 Belgrano Pty Ltd Glen Alvie 810.0 250.6 2,029.86 1 Wylie DC & DC Korumburra 750.0 245.0 1,837.50 Buffalo 530.0 1 Standfield WR & TM 244.6 1,296.38 1 Ruby E Anderson 715.0 240.0 1,716.00

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standardnews.com.au | thestar.com.au | Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Storm success at netball finals GIPPSLAND Storm Elite Development Netball Club had another successful spring finals series at the Waverley Netball Centre. Four squads out of 10 made the finals and three made the grand final. The U15s first squad coached by head coach Simon O’Shanassy took out their third consecutive premiership in division one. Storm’s U15s fourth squad coached by Christina Rigoni also made their grand final in division four, coming runners-up on the same night. Christina was very proud of everything they have achieved during the season. The following Tuesday night, the Storm senior division one squad were also in their grand final in the premier division. Many of the players in this division at Waverley are current Victorian Netball League players, playing in the offseason to keep fit and improve their skills. They came runners-up on the night against an experienced squad made up of current and former VNL players. One of the best games of the season for the Storm’s senior squad was on the previous Tuesday night in the preliminary final, when everything came together, and they had a strong win. Most of this Storm senior squad coached by Simon O’Shanassy are former Storm juniors, now playing in the VNL. Some of the Storm senior players were interviewed after the game and asked about their season. The consensus from this group, was “Even though we come from different VNL clubs it is just great to come back and be coached by Simon, you just learn so much.” Sarah Blackman, Gippsland Storm president, was very pleased with 2019, with so many teams doing so well in both the autumn and spring seasons. The attributes the Storm like to reflect on in relation to character are, integrity, honour, strength, sprit and moral fibre. This is all part of the process at Gippsland Storm, building the individual, and they showed it at the finals.

Friday, January 17 at Inverloch – pairs North/south Deb Anglim and Jack Kuiper showed their prowess with the best score of the week, 64.29 percent. Not far away in second with 56.25 per cent were the ever-strengthening pair of Alan Johnston and Clive Hope. Third with a challenging 55.65 was the steady pair of Philip and Neville Chapman.

East/west First was the up and coming pair of Maureen Sties and Penny Loughran with a super 58.60 percent. Second was the strong pair of Bron Sund and Jean Barbour with a fine 55.06 percent and third with 52.98 percent was the always solid pair of Faye Rowlands and Pat West. Tuesday, January 14 at Inverloch – pairs First with the stunning score of 59.58 were high achievers Deb Anglim and Dina Drury. PREMIERS: (Back, L-R) Lauren Clark, Olivia Brinkmann, Jennifer Sahely, Charlee Second with a fine 55.42 percent were Faye Webb, Samantha Conn, Paige Brooks-MacMillan, Charlotte Shortis, (front, L-R) Simon Rowlands and Richard Moss. O’Shanassy (coach) Gemma Ziino, Amelie Mucic, Sienna Green and Isabella O’Shanass Third with 54.17 percent was the always consistent pair of Clive Hope and Frank Arndt. were over the moon after taking out the premiership.

East/west First with the whopping score of 60.36 percent was the mobile pair of Penny Loughran and Ruth Stevenson, a pair to watch. Second with another consistently skilled performance were John Sutton and Alan Johnston with 53.93 percent. Third with a great 52.14 per cent was the everimproving pair of Chris Hall and Denise Allitt. Monday, January 13 at Meeniyan – pairs First with a wonderful 61.31 percent were Pat West and Margaret Munro, a strong, talented pair. Second with another super performance with 58.33 were Faye Rowlands and Frank Arndt. Third with a fine 57.14 per cent were June Metcalf and Brian Hoskins. Please check the club website for coming events. Visitors are always welcome. Beginner lessons will start in late February in Inverloch, phone Alan Johnston on 56741838 or The Storm U15 fourths were runners-up. (Back, L-R) Lauren Clark, Olivia Brinkman, Jen- Neville Chapman on 0427392979 to register.

nifer Sahely, Charlee Webb, Samantha Conn, Paige Brooks-MacMillan, Charlotte Shortis, (front, L-R) Christina Rigoni (coach), Emma Burridge, Eliza Mettes and Isabella Shorey Allambee Mirboo and District Tennis Association made up the side.

Tournament a success

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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Bridge results for last week

CELEBRATION: The Woolamai races were cause for celebration on the weekend, with Daniel McCarthy (centre) celebrating his bucks party with best men Reid Irvine (left) and Craig Wilson.

Entries were under control and the day went well. The BBQ’s were fired up over lunch time and into the afternoon. Socially, a good day was enjoyed by all. Results for the day are as follows: Section One ladies winners: Bronwyn andAngie Williams. Section One ladies runners-up: Nikki Cornelis and Alicia Marshman. Section One men’s winners: Matt Pocklington and Trent Hughes. Section One men’s runners-up: James Monaghan and Glen Bainbridge. Section One mixed winners: Matt Pocklington and Shelley Walker. Section One mixed runners-up: Rob Brownlow and Simone Dekker. Section Two Ladies Winners: Noelene Cosson & Kerri Besley Section Two ladies eunners-up: Kelly McCarthy and Karen Woods. Section Two men’s winners: Jarred Hayward and Ray Pickering. Section Two men’s runners-up: Wayne Roberts and Sean Fraser. Section Two mixed winners: Sean Fraser and Karen Woods. Section Two mixed runners-up: Lachie Row and Noelene Cosson. Trophies for the tournament are presented at the presentation night at the end of the season. Clubs looking at finals, please be sure to have players qualified over the next six rounds. Some Section Two teams have a bye, which means one less game to get players qualified. Enjoy the rest of the season.

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020 | thestar.com.au | standardnews.com.au

South West Gippsland midweek bowls win- The South West Gippsland runners-up were TRIPLES TRIUMPH: Winners of the Burges ners were (L-R) Phil Wright, Elaine Wil- (L-R) Bill Williams, Pauline McWilliams, Bus Lines sponsored triples event at Inverloch on Wednesday, January 15, were, from Elaine Fitt, Hayden Cave. liams, Bev Elliott and Rob Jeffrey. left, Alan Hanks, M. Brown and Bob Graeme from the Meeniyan Club.

Inverloch ROUND 10 of the SGBD Midweek Pennant season recommenced last Tuesday, January 14. Inverloch’s Division 1 team defeated San Remo by 31 shots,16/88 – 0/57. Division 2 hosted Phillip Island at home and recorded a close 18 shot win, 12/77 – 4/59. Division 3 lost to Foster by a mere four shots, 0/42 – 14/46. Triples Bowling rolled through Inverloch on Wednesday, January 15. Again the heat and smoke made conditions almost unbearable, however there were some very good results recorded. The event was played over four games, each of 10 ends. The winners were Alan Hanks, M. Brown and Bob Graeme from the Meeniyan Club with a score of 69 points. Saturday Pennant, round 11 was played on Saturday, January 18. Division 1 team had a convincing win over Corinella 29 shots; 16/80 – 0/51. Division 2, Inverloch Blue hosted the Toora club who managed to win the match by 13 shots, 16/83 – 0/7. Division 2 White team played away to Wonthaggi who took the match by just a solitary shot; 4/61 – 12/62. Division 4 team also had a convincing 27 shot home win over the Corinella team. The final score-line reading 14/88 – 2/61. In Division 5, both Inverloch team played each other with the Inverloch White team being the home team. This match proved to be a close affair with the blue team taking the match by 9 shots, 14/75 – 2/66. Further to last week’s report of the club’s fundraising efforts, the amount raised by the club through street collections and last Saturday night’s Hoffman’s concert at the Inverloch Hub, at which near 200 people attended, has surpassed $12,000. All funds raised is to be forwarded to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund. Well done to all at the club and to Jack Miller for his dedication.

Leongatha THIS week was a little quieter as many games were abandoned. Whilst the smoke blanketed the town on Tuesday, pennant was called off due to poor air quality. This decision was made in the best interests of all players. We had 24 teams for Tuesday night’s first round of ‘Business Bowls’ sponsored by BJ Earthmoving. The winners on the night were Bowls And Beauty with Merles Pearls runners up. Wednesday night round 2 of the Men’s Champion of Champion pairs was postponed due to inclement weather. Wayne Walker and Vito Serafino will now play round two this Wednesday at Korumburra starting at 6.30pm. Hot food is available for purchase and again we will be live-streaming the action. Another good result for our Saturday pennant teams with all divisions having a win. Division 1 Korumburra 2/47 defeated by Leongatha 14/73. Division 2 San Remo 4/58 defeated by Leongatha 12/59. Division 4 San Remo 0/44 defeated by Leongatha 16/92. Today’s Tuesday pennant will see in Division 1 fourth placed Leongatha head to third placed Corinella and Division 2 eighth placed Leongatha head to second placed Toora.

Meeniyan MONDAY, January 13 was our division 3, 4, 5 and bankers day tournament. Our sponsor was Stockdale and Leggo Leongatha. The day’s winners were Russ Peters, David Caldwell and Darren Napier (Boolarra), with runners-up Errol Gregory, Merv Reilly and Trevor

Venning (Port Welshpool). Best last game went to a composite team of Ted Kealy, John Foster and Sally Gibson. On Tuesday January 14 it was round 10 of pennant with our division two team at home to Mirboo North. With two rinks up they had a 79 shot to 62 win which moves them into top spot. This week they were away to Phillip Island. Our corporate bowls program began this week with 16 teams competing on Tuesday .Winners were Jack, Ralph and Pam with Great Balls of Fire runners-up. The Wednesday program had barely started before a thunder storm stopped play. January 18 was round 11 of Saturday pennant with both teams away. At Phillip Island division three had one winning rink but went down overall 63 shots to 70. Division four played Port Welshpool and came away with a one rink up and a draw but went down overall 66 shots to 72. Next week threes are home to Foster in a crucial game and fours go to San Remo because of the earlier venue swap. The draw is up for men’s President’s Handicap and Hundred Up with a date when each roun needs to be played.

Next round we play the swapped game against Leongatha at home. Midweek sees us visiting Inverloch. Congratulations to Stephen Green who played his first ever Pennant game on Saturday. He is keen to learn and we look forward to watching his progress on the greens. Weekly training and visitors barefoot bowls is Fridays from 4:30pm followed by barbecue and salad dinner. Contact Errol for more information.

South West Gippsland midweek

THURSDAY, January 16, midweek bowls was played at Tarwin Lower with 22 bowlers. Everyone was happy to be back playing bowls after Christmas. As always, we have winners and losers and some big scores were recorded. The usual kind-hearted banter could be heard and we even had a guest bowler from the USA. The weather was perfect for our first day back and the green was very slick. All in all it was an enjoyable day for everyone. Thank you to John and Pauline in the bar and also to Pauline and Wilma in the kitchen. A special thank you to Wilma Coleman for her Mirboo North beautiful home-baked chocolate cakes, fruit cakes THE monthly triples were held on the Mirboo and scones for our free raffle table. north greens on Thursday January 9. Next week we will be playing at Lang Lang, Phil Stimson our wily green keeper had a sur10am at venue for a 10.30am start, everyone prise for everyone in that he set the greens to play welcome. north south rather than the more usual east west arrangement that caused some consternation til South Gippsland the players became accustomed to it. SGBD section of state fours was played on WontOur valued sponsor for the day was our local haggi’s new green on January 16 and 17. Chemist the Mirboo North Pharmacy operated by Nine teams competed with three morning John Bowen. matches won by two-shot margins and the fourth The best game of the day was taken out by the by six shots. two Geoffs - Coulston and Barber. After the end of day one, teams going through Alan Skerit was their accomplice for the to the semi finals were Corinella (J. Carter, J. match. The winners for the day were Roger Bale- Brown, M. Hoy and B. Oates) against last year’s ment’s team with Graham Bradshaw and assisted winners, the composite team of N. McKenzie, J. by Peter Heathcote. Miller, A. Hackett and S. Symmons. The runners up were the parrots from LeonThe second semi was played between the gatha, skippered by Jeff Pendergast with Ray composite team of D. Coleman, P. Cameron, J. Ganlon and Ewane Coulter. Waters and S. Read against the Tarwin Lower The Kookaburra team’s three and five were girls (H. Twite, H. Marshall, P. O’Donohue and laughing this week playing at home with division H. Sheers). five booking a win over Loch on two greens, goAfter some fine bowling the final was between ing down on one by three shots after leading all Corinella and Di Coleman’s team. day. A great match worthy of a final saw the excited The division three team performed well and Corinella team emerge as three-shot winners. won all three greens over the hard headed MeeniAn interesting two days with some outstandyan team that like to take no prisoners. ing bowling on display. The division four boys were not so lucky this Many thanks to Wonthaggi for their hospitality week, going down by one shot to Corinella at Corinella. On Monday evening of the 13th, 28 members, wives and partners travelled to Trafalgar bowls club to play 10 ends in a social get together that happens annually. There is a trophy for this event and it was won by Trafalgar this year.

(L-R) Leongatha Business Bowls first night winners was the team of Bowls and Beautiful, primary school teachers from Leongatha, Emily Duncan, Megan Sargent and Steph Martin. and to Anne for umpiring on both days. Our next event is state singles at Korumburra on January 30.

Yarram KEEP Australia Day free, on Sunday January 26 the Yarram Bowls Club will be holding a day of social bowls open to all whether a current bowler or someone who just wishes to have a go with assistance provided by experienced bowlers. The day will commence at 10 am with the raising of our National Flag followed by a day of bowls including barbecue lunch for an entry fee of $10.00. All Yarram Bowls Club members are encouraged to play and where possible bring a nonbowling friend or two helping to make this day a success. Members are requested to wear uniform and visitors may wear casual clothes with flat bottomed shoes Division Two’s Heartbreak, hosting Maffra on Saturday January 18. Yarram had an entertaining but frustrating draw. At the end of the day Yarram had a win, loss and draw with the overall results not being known until the umpire was called to measure the final end. At afternoon tea Yarram were 10 shots down across the three rinks to recover and to finish strongly sharing the points. Division One sitting fifth on the ladder hosted Sale White. Looking at the score cards the rink of Bryan Reid, Ned Tindale, Bruce Penney and Rudy Kerkvliet were unlucky to lose. During their game both teams led at various stages with Sale picking up three shots on the last end to win this match by just the one shot. The final result saw Sale win all three rinks for a comfortable win to cement their position on top of the ladder. Saturday January 25 pennant teams. Division One is at West Sale. Manager J. Amos. Skip: J. Amos L. Rippon, G. Young, J. Wilson. Car L. Rippon. Skip: B. Reid B. Penney, N. Tindale, R. Kerkvliet. Car N. Tindale. Skip. A. Watts T. Banik, D. Mander, R. Proudley. Car A. Watts. Division Two Manager P. Kiely. Play Sale White away. Skip: P. Kiely W. Helms, K. Wadsworth, G. Dixon. Car K. Wadsworth. Skip: M. Flanagan, C. Hunt, T. Tymensen, K. Dawson. Car C. Hunt. Skip: H. Clarke, N. Gore, B. McCall, D. Tindale. Car B. McCall.

Port Welshpool PORT Welshpool Bowls club January three-bowl triples, sponsored by Valley Septics, was played in smokey conditions. It really made us appreciate what the people of East Gippsland are going through with the catastrophic fires. We had 6 rinks in action with the winners being Graeme Roberts, Phil Stimson and Andy Plowman from Mirboo North. Thank you to all the bowlers that supported our club again this month including the visiting team from Albert Park. Saturday Pennant was played at home against Meeniyan which we took out our first win for the season by 6 shots. The final scores was 72-66 Winners of Pt Welshpool’ Bowls Club January triples were Graeme Roberts, Phil Stimson with a win each and a draw. and Andy Plowman of Mirboo North.

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Foster THE course is in excellent condition and the hot scores being returned reflect this. The lovely rain we have received will maintain this right through the summer now. On Tuesday, January 14 Mick Malady (25) saluted with 39 points from Neville Thompson (12) and Gary Buckland (20) both on 38. NTP’s were Neville Thompson and Ray Prain. On Thursday January 16 Neil Baxter (10) won with 39 pts from Ray Brown (19) on 37. NTP’s were Ray Brown and Phil Austin On Friday January 17 the Fish Creek boys came and conquered – with Brod Courtney (21) 21 pts winning on a countback from Nick Shaw (16). DTL were Steve Reid (15) 20, Jamie Welsh (22) 19 and Chris Riddell (25) 18. NTP was Ray Stewart. On Saturday January 18 for Rod CoughlanLane trophies Norm Cooper (13) won A Grade with 42 pts, with B Grade going to John Mathers (24) with 41. DTL were Graeme Watkins (11) 41, Shane Corrie (21), Randy Reusch (16) and Kevin Flett (11) all on 40, Darren Piasente (32) and Tony Vanin (5) both on 39. NTP’s were Rod Coughlane-Lane (2), Colin Pulham, Graeme Watkins and Jamie Welsh. The 9 hole event went to Colin Pulham (19) with a hot 25 pts. Trevor Jones (26) had an easy win in the Encouragement Award with 17 pts. Judy Prain (24) won the ladies event with 33 pts, with NTP Beth Curram. In the Steg Nelander Trophy – the leaders after two rounds are Tony Vanin 80, Shane Corrie 74, Larry Giddy and Graeme Watkins 73. The Happy Hooker

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day and the February monthly medal. Beginner’s Day is February 5 with a friendly two-person Ambrose event on a shortened ninehole course. John Payne is resuming junior clinics at 9.30 and Practice Labs for all levels of experience at 10.45 on Sunday, February 2. Phone John on 0491115962 for inquiries.

Leongatha ON Thursday, January 16 106 golfers found the going pretty difficult in the windy conditions and this was reflected in the scoring. A visitor from Green Acres, Richard Mole, took out the A Grade event with 35 points in a countback. John Moor won B Grade also with 35 points, Warren Dummett took out C Grade with 34 points in a countback and Hugh Goodman had a win in D Grade also with 34 points. Nearest the Pins were John Simon, who was inside a metre with his tee shot on the 14th hole and Peter Hartigan was closest on the 16th hole. On Saturday 104 golfers contested a Stableford Competition with Glen Marsham winning A Grade with 36 points, just ahead of Craig Hutchinson who was runner up with 34 points. B Grade was taken out by Peter Brownlie with 37 points ahead of Scott Fulton who was runner up with 35 points. Ian Debenham won C Grade with 38 points in a countback from Chris Indian who was runnerup and Nick Lafferty Snr took out D Grade with 37 points in a countback from Runner-up Bryan Roylance. Nearest the Pins were Trevor Bowler on the 14th hole and Phil Douglas who was only half a metre away on the 16th.

Korumburra

Leongatha Women’s

WINNERS this past week: Tuesday 14th: Mick Belevedere 43 Points, Thursday 16th: Tim Fowles on c/b 36 Points, Saturday 18th: Men: Par A Grade: Tim O’Neill +1 on c/b over Neal Spargo. B Grade: David Gow +1 on c/b over Don Hislop. NTPs: 1st Darren O’Neill, 7th Ian Cash, 10th Steve Rose, 13th Greg Wilson.

ON Wednesday, January 15 the competition was a women and men’s stableford. Winners were A Grade: Dot Stubbs 38 points, B Grade: Anna de Bondt 39 points, C Grade: Jan Brownlie 38 points. Down the Line: Marianne Leaver 37, Sue Bowler 35, Richard Mole 34, Lynda Bassett 32, Marg Griffiths 32, Lianne Adamson 32 and Wendy Parker 31. Nearest the Pin: 16th Dot Stubbs..very very close 9 Hole competition women winner was Pat Pease 20, DTL, Bronwyn Debenham 16 points. Saturday, January 18 Stableford Women event saw A Grade winner: Ann Larkin 32 points and B Grade winner Alison Strong 39 points. DTL: Marg Griffiths 36, Lynn Hart 31, Fran O’Brien 30, Anna de Bondt 30, Bev Reinhard 29 and Coral Gray 29.

Korumburra Women’s THE January monthly medal was played last Wednesday with Johanna Van den Heiligenberg winning the event with a fantastic 86 (20) 66. Lynette McIvor was runner-up in A Grade with 90 (19) 71. Sherrin Solly also had a good round of 96 (28) 68 to win B Grade and Jenny Blackmore was next with 97 (26) 71. NTP’s went to Barb Twite, first, Judy Webb, 10th and Merrissa Cosson, 13th. BDTL winners were Merrissa Cosson, Judy Webb, Marg Clasby and Barb Twite, all with 74 nett. Saturday was fine but windy at times. Lee Clements (14) had a great score of 38 pts and also NTP on the 10th and 13th greens. Marg Clasby (22) was runner-up with 37 pts after a three-way c/b with Johanna Van den Heiligenberg and Jenny Blackmore. It is terrific to continually welcome new faces to Twilight golf. In first place last Thursday were Merrissa and Peter Cosson, 22 pts, on a c/b from the NTP winners Lynette McIvor and Steve Rose. Wednesday is a South African modified pairs competition and the following week is opening

Meeniyan THE annual Drummond day was held at Meeniyan Golf Club with the course in the best condition ever. Thanks so much to everyone who plays a part in this. There were three grades in a two person Ambrose. It’s a vastly different game to a 4 person Ambrose but lots of fun. Winners in men section was Andrew Logan (27) and Luke Gilliam (27) with 64.5. Runners up Mat Vanboven (13) and Paul Hutcheson(22) with 65.25. Ladies winners were Veronica Park (19) and Heather Poletti (18) 67.75 net. Runners up were Dot Christie (10) and Sue Hoskin (22) 68 net. Mixed winners were Brad Wright (21) and Pam Erving (45) 69.5 net. Runners up were Sheila Constantine (16)and Allan Shatten (16) 72 net. NTP 8th Will Bullock and Dot Christie, 14th

Last week at Korumburra women’s golf, Johanna Van Den Heiligenberg won the monthly medal and A Grade, while Sherrin Solly was the B Grade winner. Brian Erving and Susan Straw. BDL Peter Riddle and Jeremy Riddle 66.25, Brett McKnight and Daryl Wright 66.5, Tony Monahan and Lloyd Redpath 66.5 Mick Steel and Graeme Schneider 67, Russ Thomas and Paul Capper 67, Brod Courtney and Chris Bickford 67.25 Nick Shaw and Chris Bickford 67.25.

Wonthaggi A Stableford aggregate was played at Wonthaggi on Saturday with 79 players competing. Winners were Jim McEachern and Noel Cook 77 from Inoke Baudromo and Rod Walker 76. NTP’s, 2nd Graham Ryan, 4th Warwick Judkins, 8th Jim McEachern 8 balls, 13th Jim Jordan and 17th Jim McEchern. Ball Sweep Jamie Grenville and Paul Brusamarello 76, Mick Bourke and Peter Magnussen 74, Jonathan Clayton and John Haag 71, Secondo Tiziani and Mark Tiziani 71, Keith Ridout and Clive Kilgour 71, Peter Dell and Ray Hender 71, Vin Tuddenham and Dio Apostolopoulos 70, Ian McDonald and Jason Satori 70. Last Thursday was a 18 hole Stableford with 30 players taking to the course. The winner was Phillip McCrimmon 42. Ball Sweep. Colin Zeeno Drouin 41, Chris Wilkinson 39, Flynn Burton Aussie GR 39, Roger Kilpatrick 38, Colin Bank 37 and Gary Youlten 37. NTP 17th Hooton-Shandley. Fifteen golfers played nine holes last Thursday with winner being Howard Macinder on 22. Ball Sweep Secondo Tiziani 20, Graham Ryan 20, Ray Hender 19.

Woorayl ON Saturday, January 18 a Stableford event was played with 44 players enjoying the cooler weather conditions with the course in fantastic condition, a credit to Greg and all volunteers. A Grade winner was Tom Ryan 36 pts on a C/B from Michael Grist and Brian Hogan, B Grade winner Craig Hall 37 pts on a C/B from Troy Williams, C Grade winner John Hickey 42 pts, BDL Troy Williams, Geoff Forrester 37 pts, Michael Grist, Brian Hogan and Grant Ennoss 36 pts, Andrew Westaway, Gary Young, John Hassett, Ray Sullivan 35 pts, NTP 8th Geoff Forrester, 17th

Ashley Turner, ball raffle winner Westaway syn, NAGA Rod Goodwin.

Yarram CRAIG Hios (7) and Rick Rogers (21) combined nicely in Saturday’s four ball multiplier to be declared the victors with 80 points. The big hitting Hios with an impressive 75 off the stick is expected to shine in next week’s Pro Am. Mick Peel and Eric Greenaway played consistent rounds to tally 78 points. Alan Ross and Mark Goulden 72, Bill Reid and Tim Ritchie 71, Allen Baggaley and Joe Razinger 70 and the combination of Jeff Mumford and Jack King Church 67 points were also recognised. The NTP’s went to Scott Leggett 1st, Craig Hios 7th, Brian Busk the money on the 15th and Alan Ross the 18th. Alan Ross and Mark Goulden won the vets with 72 points. Kaye Irwin (23) won the Ladies Stableford with 33 points and Frankie McLennan a DTL award. Visiting golfer Rob Teweriek (22) won Tuesday’s Stableford with 41 points. Tim Ritchie 40, Joe Razinger 39, Bill Reid 38 and Noel Black 37 points on C/B recognised. The inform Dean Summerfield 22 points led Thursday’s nine hole event. Allen Baggaley 20 and an eagle two on the 3rd impressed. Albert Greenaway and Stretch Harty also with 20 points won some fare. Peta Barlow and Joe Razinger 1st, Alan Aldred and Sue Egan 7th the NTP’s winners on the day.

Yarram Women’s TWELVE ladies played a stroke event and the first Monthly Medal for the year. Winner of Divison one, Kaye Irwin 74 net. Winner of Division two and Monthly Medal was Glenda Knowles with a good score of 71 net. A Grade scratch Sandra Denovan 95, B Grade scratch Glenda Knowles 103 off the stick. Nearest the pin on 15,Tracey McKenzie, putting Jenny Nickell 31 putts. Down the line balls to Barbara Cox 72 net, and Marilyn Ross 74 net. Next week’s event is Par.

35th All Victorian Game Fish Tournament ON January 11 and 12 the South Gippsland Game Fishing Club ran its annual tournament which is the longest running Game Fish Tournament in Victoria and probably the 2nd longest in Australia. Game fishing is a highly regulated sport worldwide and the club is actively a part of it . The club was instrumental in setting up this alliance, when the club was formed in 1976 in Leongatha. Fishing and recording is instrumental to organisations like the CSIRO, fisheries and DNRE. This tournament attracts new members, and with the help of our sponsors helps to fund the op-

eration of the club throughout the year. However this year with the bushfires there is a greater need in the community and funds raised from the Monster raffle are going to the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund. With this approach suddenly our sponsors came up with extra prizes. Additional effort was put in to promote the event locally and as a result over $3200 was raised. Life Members Geoff Stephenson and Garry Oates presented the winning prize, a Raymarine GPS Sounder donated by Crawford Marine, to the children of the major winner. Ironically, these guys normally fish Mallacoota but because of the fires could not

get there and the GPS on the boat malfunctioned the previous day. Craig, a local, won a colour television . the same prize he won the previous year. There were over 50 prizes drawn from the raffle donated by those mentioned and including, Allways Angling, GM Marine Korumburra, Atcom Engineering. To involve the locals our fishing competition was expanded this year to include sports fish categories, and it gives a great introduction to people into game fishing. An added benefit is to be out with other boats, and be monitored with two hourly communi- MAJOR PRIZE: life Members Geoff Stephenson and Garry Oates present cation from base while you are on the winning prize, a Raymarine GPS Sounder donated by Crawford Marine, to the children of the major winner. the water.

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Grand Ridge Rail Trail youngsters steal the show LAST weekend 57 people ran, jogged and walked the course, of whom 18 were first-timers and seven recorded new personal bests. We had visitors from Parkville, Traralgon, Inverloch and Koonwarra along to try our course. We were excited to celebrate a milestone this week - Shirley Dell from Inverloch completed her 250th parkrun. This week We held a kids week to celebrate our youngest parkrunners. It was great to see lots of young people on the track, including: Skylah - six, Jamie - nine, Bree - six, Hendi - four, Miley - nine, Ruby - 10, Michelle - 10, Bridget - nine, Jay - six, Aaron - four, Ziggy - three, Pippa - two, William - 10, Harry nine and Isla - seven. These awesome kids all took off with great enthusiasm and while some needed to hitch a ride on their parents’ backs, they all completed the course in under an hour. It was the perfect temperature this week and the atmosphere on the course was fantastic with many runners cheering on and high fiving the little ones which they absolutely loved! Kane Gostling, William Wang, Stephen PowRACING AHEAD: Woodside and Lakes Entrance nippers head for the water during the Woodside Beach Surf Lifesaving Club’s Nippers ley and Katrina Palmer all got a new personal best carnival last Sunday. this week which is an amazing effort! The event was made possible by nine volunteers – Wendy Green, Dana Eaves, Limei He, Jessie Holland, Stacey Harriage, Libby Belton, Kathryn Smith, Murray Cornwall and Anne Holland. Since GRRT parkrun commenced, we’ve seen 654 participants complete 1587 parkruns covering a total distance of 7935kms and 101 volunteers have volunteered a total of 337 times. Congratulations to everyone who completed the course this week and we hope to see some of WOODSIDE Beach Surf Lifesaving those little legs back on the track next week.

Woodside and Lakes Entrance nippers compete in carnival

Club hosted their annual Nippers carnival last Sunday morning. With Seaspray Nippers pulling out of the event, it left just Lakes Entrance and Woodside to battle it out on the beach. A big crowd watched on as the juniors competed in beach relays, flag and wading races. Safety offers from both Woodside and Lakes Entrance clubs ensured that the surf conditions were safe for the nippers before commencing the wading races. No age group champion ribbons were awarded due to just the two clubs competing. The next Nippers carnival will be held at Lakes Entrance on February 9. “We are encouraging our Nippers to really make an effort to get to the Lakes carnival after the wonderful support they gave us at our carnival on Sunday, they brought a big team down and I would like to repay that support,” Woodside Beach Surf Lifesaving Club president Travis Dillow said. Woodside nippers lead the way in the surf wading races.

Greyhounds race for bushfire victims VICTORIANS are being urged to attend a greyhound race meeting at Sale, Healesville or Sandown on Australia Day, January 26, to support those affected by bushfires. Greyhound Racing Victoria Chair Peita Duncan said GRV, our 13 clubs and participants, were committed to support Victorians affected by bushfires both now and into the future. “On Australia Day at Sale we will be raising funds for the Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund in conjunction with the Victorian CFA.” Ms Duncan said there would be raffles, sponsored race names, a gold coin donation Aussie BBQ, gold coin face painting, gold coin jumping castle and memorabilia auction. “All our clubs have thrown their support behind the bushfire appeal and each is holding fundraisers at their tracks,” Ms Duncan said. Greyhound Racing Victoria is donating $250 to the bushfire appeal every time a greyhound wearing the red number one rug wins at any Victorian track during the month of January. “So far, our Red Dog initiative has raised more than $20,000 and combined with money raised by our clubs and participants, I’m sure that RED NUMBER: Greyhound Racing Victoria is donating $250 to the bushfire appeal every our sport will raise more than $100, 000,” Ms time a greyhound wearing the number one rug wins at any Victorian track in the month of January. Duncan said.

Smoke clears for Invy parkrun AFTER a few days of suffering from the poor air quality this week, the strong easterly wind blew the bushfire smoke away, and we had perfect weather for parkrun. How wonderful to be able to breathe fresh air into our lungs again without a fear of smoke related health issues. We all appreciated the beautiful environment of Inverloch which we often take for granted. On the weekend, 199 people ran, jogged and walked the course, and representatives of 15 different clubs took part. We welcomed 48 first-timers to Inverloch parkrun from various parkrun events including Melbourne, Ballarat, Traralgon and Queensland. Amongst those 48, 16 people were totally new to parkrun. Congratulations to 17 people who recorded new Personal Bests. Ronan O’Mahony, Chris Waldron, Fraser Murray, Zoe Schenck, Mick Bolding, Michael Saxton, Geoff Rowe, Harvey Green, Peter Stalder, Mark Howard, Chris Brockett, Dharshini Brennan, Jade Miller, Alan Turbard, Kerrin Green, Ruth Turbard and B Stevens. As some parts of Australian bushland and country towns continue to burn, we think of those little communities and feel for their suffering. Some of our parkrun family in other parts of the state and beyond are devastated and still suffering. As part of the recovery process, we are encouraged to visit the fire affected communities once it is safe to do so as they need our support. This may give us great opportunities to travel to other parkrun events, especially in the fire affected communities.

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Spectators were entertained by seven races on Sunday, with the Bairnsdale race meet at All Fairy Prince, ridden by jockey Jack Martin, was far and away the best horse in the first Stony Creek a big success. race of the day.

Bairnsdale race onward at Stony Creek SMOKE haze couldn’t prevent the Bairn- good result in the end.” While Sarah is CEO of both clubs, the Stony sdale Racing Club from holding its JanuCreek committee still had to be in favour of the ary 19 races, with Stony Creek lending a Bairnsdale meet being transferred to their club. helping hand to ensure they were run. Given the situation though, they were underWith conditions too dangerous to race in at Bairnsdale, Stony Creek hosted the club’s meet, with 599 people coming through the gates, a strong turnout for a transfer race day. “We’re very happy that the day went ahead. Everyone was satisfied and there were no issues,” Bairnsdale and Stony Creek Racing Club CEO Sarah Wolf said. “We made the best decision we could for Bairnsdale considering the situation and it was a

standing and enthusiastic to help. “Everyone in the committee was very understanding given the situation and the smoke haze in the Bairnsdale area,” Sarah said. “They were very much happy to support the club. We even had committee members working in the member’s bar and everyone walked away happy.” There were seven races throughout the day, with each providing racegoers with great

entertainment. Each trainer and jockey was in high spirits as well, each one happy the opportunity to race wasn’t taken from them due to the smoke in East Gippsland. “Given the number of races we’ve seen abandoned lately it was important to give a large number of trainers and horses who are looking for a venue to run in the opportunity to do so,” Sarah said. “A lot of owners came out in force too, and people who are genuinely interested in seeing the horses. They were all satisfied and there were no issues.” The Meeniyan CFA also had a successful

fundraiser to cap off a strong day at Stony Creek, selling raffle tickets for a crayfish in order to raise money for more equipment. Winners of the races were as follows: Race one – All Fairy Prince, jockey Jack Martin. Race two – Vogue Rock, jockey Thomas Stockdale. Race three – Spears, jockey Jessica Eaton. Race four – Neneka, jockey Carleen Hefel. Race five – Lucente, jockey Jack Martin. Race six – Redeemer, jockey Nathan Punch. Race seven – Strike Celebration, jockey Noel Callow.

TIGHT FINISH: Vogue Rock (left) went neck and neck with Red Maestro in race two, just (L-R) Jessica, Quincy, Mick and Roy Windridge of Coburg had a blast at the Bairnsdale races at Stony Creek. coming out on top to claim the winnings in a thriller.

Wonthaggi athletes outdo themselves

OUR second Wonthaggi Little Athlet- Biggs. Both boys raced to a PB with James narrowly ics meet for 2020 was a successful one beating Saher by .2 of a second. with 66 personal best performances beWe will be holding a twilight meet this ing achieved. Thursday.

Savannah O’Keefe, James Lewis, Kade Rigby, We would love to see as many parents as posJude Rigby, Ben Bellairs and Oliver Parsons each sible there at 5pm to help set up and we hope to recorded three PB’s which is a fantastic effort. begin the meet at 5.30pm. There will not be a A highlight of the weekend’s events was a very meet on Saturday, January 25. close 400m race between James Lewis and Saher

TOP OF THE CROP: The annual Cape Paterson aquathon saw 14 separate winners of the categories over the weekend, with many impressing with their ability.

Annual aquathon a success This meant that the swimming portion of the A HUGE 179 competitors took to the aquathon was quite challenging for some combeach at Cape Paterson on Sunday for petitors, and some needed assistance, with four the annual aquathon event. The competitors ran and swam through the event, testing their mettle against each other as they aimed to finish ahead of the rest of the pack. The weather was great, but there were still some moments where the water was choppy.

people safely pulled from the water by the Surf Life Saving Club’s boats. The overall winner and first over the line was Marcel Walkington, who was nothing short of im- PHOTO FINISH: James (right) just beats Saher in an epic sprint which entertained all pressive in his performance. onlookers.

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OMK ladies battle it out OMK ladies cricket is now in its third year. Two sides are selected from an eager bunch of wives, mums, daughters, sisters or friends of OMK cricketers. The Maroon Maidens (the young guns) took on The Golden Ducks (the more mature) in a twilight feature match. A big crowd was entertained with 12 overs each, consisting of big hitting boundaries, some sleek bowling, tough catches and controversial run outs. Chasing a decent score of 77, the Golden Ducks made a slow start but came out victors by four runs. Back to back premierships for them, proving age is no barrier. A well-spirited fun game where club culture and community was definitely the winner. Jessica Pupetti was named woman of the match with 30 runs, one catch and some tidy fielding.

(L-R) Jess Pupetti (Woman of the Match), Heidi Greenwood (captain of Golden Ducks), Jake Cochrane (umpire) and Emily Mock WINNERS ARE GRINNERS: The Golden Ducks won out during the recent OMK ladies final. (captain of Maroon Maidens).

Goannas get great win IT was a fine cool morning on Sunday as the Gippsland Goannas Over-60 cricket team arrived at the Inverloch Cricket Ground.

TOO GOOD: Shaun Cooper rides a winner in Groove On at Woolamai. He won multiple races in a spectacular showing.

‘Cool Hand Cooper’ hot at Woolamai Gavin Stubbs TALENT, confidence, instinct and reflex, a will to win and an innate sense of timing are all essential ingredients in any sport. This was all on show at the Woolamai racetrack on Saturday afternoon as 30-year-old jockey Shaun Cooper treated racegoers to a sublime performance by landing a winning treble at the Bass Coast circuit. New-Zealand born Cooper scored aboard Groove On, Aladdin Sane and Earthling, continuing his recent sterling form and catapulting him to a handy lead in the Woolamai rider’s premiership. In a day streaked with highlights, fellow rider Leigh Taylor also managed a winning double and equine sprinting sensation Nankervis continued to build on his picket fence form line. Once again, crowd numbers continued their upward spiral. Race one over 1000 metres was underway and so too was the Shaun Cooper show as Mornington trained mare Groove On cruised to a two-length win. The second event over 1600 metres provided jockey Leigh Taylor with the first leg of his winning double, with six-year old gelding Messi Divorce spacing rivals to dash away to a sevenlength victory. Race three turned on a thriller over the Woolamai mile, where the lightly raced Aladdin Sane capitalised on recent good form to prevail by the narrowest of margins.

This was win number two for Cooper. Race four over 1000 metres announced the appearance of Mornington trained four-year old speed machine Nankervis, who again sizzled around the Woolamai track to another victory. Trainer Bec Waymouth has picnic racing’s striking four-legged phenomenon under her expert care and was happy to elaborate on future plans. “At the moment we are taking him along quietly, with his next start possibly at Balnarring on Sunday. We fully believe he is a provincial class horse and perhaps even city class and his race times indicate as such.” Race five over 1600 metres and man of the moment Cooper found himself in the now familiar territory of the winner’s stall again, courtesy of the Don Dwyer trained gelding Earthling. “I’m very happy to be riding some winners, however you also need a slice of luck on your side and of course be on the right horses. If you continue to turn up each week and just do your best, hopefully the results will follow.” The day’s final event was over 2000 metres and for a fleeting moment it seemed as if Cooper may notch win number four aboard mare Step On It, but fellow rider Leigh Taylor on five-year-old gelding Thunder Of Troy arrived late in the piece to snatch victory. The always popular Kelly Sports provided numerous activities for kids and once again the Woodleigh Vale unit of the Australian Red Cross was on course to continue their fundraising efforts for those affected by the devastating bushfires. The next Woolamai meeting will take place on February 8.

The Sunbury/Macedon Ranges Over-60 team was welcomed to the Thompson Reserve. The Goannas won the toss and elected to bat first. They batted steadily until Col was out in the 14th over, for 24, and the score was 2/62. Ian Southall joined Merro and they took the score through to 110 from 30 overs. Meredith retired, after hitting two big sixes, for 41 when the score was 142. Gordon Hollonds joined Southall and they took the score to 168 in the 38th over when Hollonds was caught for six. Southy retired for 40 during the next over and Fred Debono (8x) and Gordon Cowling (2x) saw out the final few balls for the Goannas to complete their innings at 5/180. Gordon Cowling and Rob Bacchetti used the breeze effectively, with Graeme Freshwater taking a tricky lofted catch at mid on, in the seventh over of the next innings, with the score at just 11. The score was soon just 45 after the first 16 overs. Meredith and Southall then took over the bowling and continued the good work. Southy bowled a belligerent Phil Hickleton (Vic2 player) for 28, then had another Vic1 player, Dale Thornton caught in the gully by Debono. The score was 4/72 after 26 overs, and Sunbury were behind the required run rate. The Sunbury batsmen could not then make up the difference in the scores, as they finished their 40 overs at 6/147. The Goannas put in an improved fielding performance, and an excellent bowling performance, to defeat one of the stronger teams played against this season. The next game for the over60s Goannas will be against another strong team as they travel to Geelong for the game this coming Sunday. The over50s Goannas will also be in full training for their final game of the season, against the Coburg over50s team on February 2. Practice sessions for both teams will continue to take place at the Glengarry nets on Wednesdays from 4.45pm.

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Junior Scoreboard LDCA Under 16s - January 18 Wonthaggi Club 6/165 v Inverloch Phillip Island d Leongatha Town Gold by Forfeit Korumburra 9/106 v Leongatha Town Green

LDCA Under 14s - January West Inverloch 3/96 v Wonthaggi Club 4/66 Phillip Island 3/101 v Korumburra White 6/45 Glen Alvie - Bye

East Korumburra Blue 2/80 v OMK Leongatha Town 2/112 v Imperials 4/65 Nerrena 3/81 v Koonwarra 4/55

Leongatha District Cricket Association

Umpire Appointments EVANS PETROLEUM Round 11 - January 18th & 25th Home team Grade A1 L’gatha Town Club Inverloch OMK

Away Team

Ground

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Korumburra Phillip Island Nerrena Glen Alvie

Scorpion 1 Butch West Inv Turf Outtrim

A Stride G Laird G Adams J Curry

Grade A2 Foster Imperials MDU

v Koony RSL FGC v Kilcunda Bass Leon Turf v Poowong Loch Meeniyan

L White K Scrimshaw T Rogers

Grade B Koony RSL Club Korumburra Nerrena Killy Bass Phillip Island Poowong Loch

v v v v v v v

Foster Inverloch OMK Glen Alvie L’gatha Town Imperials MDU

Koonwarra Won Rec Kor Turf Nerrena Bass 1 Cowes Loch

G Parkinson I Richards M Heenan L Harmer N Grabham N Barnes G Wyatt

Grade C1 Inverloch Phillip Island Koony RSL Club

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Korumburra LMDU Nerrena OMK

Inv Rec Newhaven Mary Mac Mcmahon

L O’Brien T Carman TBA TBA

Grade C2 OMK Poowong Loch Glen Alvie Korumburra L’gatha Town

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Kilcunda Bass Koony RSL Club Phillip Island Bye

Digger Park Poowong Glen Alvie Kor Sec Coll

TBA TBA TBA TBA

Subject to conﬁrmation Any prospective umpires contact Geoff Wyatt 0413 081 136

Kookaburras fly to win With the score on 152 after 32 overs, it was ON a warm Sunday morning in Wont- insula team were happy with 4/167. The Kookaburras with a reimaged batting or- left to Doug Pell, Peter Little and Norm Fraser haggi the South Gippsland and Mornder that would show our batting depth, felt confi- to ensure the win with the total of 3/179 being ington Peninsula over60s gathered at the dent that we could get a good start. achieved. Butch West Oval to face off. That was the message and that is what openers A strong batting effort against the Mornington Winning the toss, Mornington decided to bat and their openers got things moving putting on 39 before the first wicket fell. The innings from then on was a well paced batting effort with all their batsmen making contributions. South Gippsland kept themselves in the game with some excellent fielding by all players and occasional wickets. However, after 40 overs, the Mornington Pen-

Peter Miller 40 ret and Warrick Hayes 33 ret produced taking full advantage of any loose ball. Trevor Wilson at number three continued the hard hitting with a quick 37 before being well caught on the boundary at deep mid off by John Marriott. He continued his great fielding when later he ran out with a direct hit of our fastest running batsman Neil White, but not before he made 26.

Peninsula side with their wicket takers being Ian Rowland 1/23 off five and Ian Sharp 1/25 off 25. At the after match discussions Man of the Match awards went to Trevor Wilson for his hard hitting 37 and John Marriott for his 25 and excellent fielding. (L-R) Man of the Match award winners Another enjoyable veterans cricket match John Marriott and Trevor Wilson were played in very good conditions in Wonthaggi. the standout players for their sides.

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• B Grade Division 1

Britt’s big total boosts Club Pickersgill (42) and Tomada (60) then poured DAVID Britt opened brilliantly for Club on the runs for the Cougars, leading them to a toon Saturday, scoring 112 to help his tal of 7/240 with a day to go. team to a total of 277 at home against Korumburra set a total of 8/142 for OMK to Inverloch. chase in day two, with much of the home side’s Will Barker (5/50) was fantastic with the ball and had strong support from Josh Williams (3/60) but it wasn’t enough to stop a Britt-led Club, Lovett also chipping in with 80 runs. Town sits on a total of 167 heading into day two of their match against Kilcunda-Bass this Saturday. With Duff (4/33) proving dangerous with the ball, Town struggled early losing quick wickets. Steve Fixter managed to drag his side back into it though, scoring 54 and getting required help from Clark, who had 28. The match seems set up for a great finish. Tom Sheedy took 4/40 for Poowong-Loch on Saturday, helping to hold MDU to a total of 9/164 leading into Saturday. Craig Hoober managed to put his side back in the contest briefly, scoring 62, but as the rest of the Demon order could not produce the same quality, they couldn’t manage any higher than 164. Some terrific bowling from Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL saw Foster fall for just 69 away from home, putting the Cougars in a great position heading into day two. McPhee (3/19), Tomada (2/12), Hunt (2/10) and Scrimshaw (2/1) all shared the wickets as the Tigers could not combat the wide array of bowling in the attack.

order struggling to gain any momentum. Balfour was the standout batsman, scoring 60 runs while his teammates struggled to lead his side to a reasonable total. Five of OMK’s six bowlers took a wicket, namely James, who had 3/42. OMK now heads into Saturday in a great position and will have full confidence that they will get the result they’re after. Kristian Gray made an impressive 50 runs for Imperials, but it was not enough to secure a strong total, the team being dismissed for 94 against Phillip Island away from home. Geoff Odgers did the damage in the attack for PI, taking 4/20. Island will now be set up well this weekend, as they sit in the box seat for victory. Nerrena put together a big 9/259 total against Glen Alvie at home on Saturday, Ashley Harrison leading the way with 58 runs. Harrison opened superbly for the home side and had top drawer support from Martin (41), Kelly (45) and Croatto (39) as the order picked apart the Glen Alvie attack, for who Pieter Loos (3/50) was the main standout. Glen Alvie have a lot of work to do this Saturday now, with Nerrena setting a big total to chase.

Brendan Tomada was valuable at the crease for Koony, top scoring for 61 against the Tiger attack. B GRADE

SOLID SPELL: Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL’s Kaiden Scrimshaw bowled a great spell for his side against Foster, taking 2/1 as they had the Tigers out for 69.

Kilcunda-Bass v Town 167 Town – 1st INNINGS: M Hardy 8, T Hall 2, N Hanily 1, P Jayasinghe 0, S Browne 8, S Fixter 54, D Preston 12, S Clark 28, T Hanily 14, D Goss 12, R Edwards 8* Bowling: R Duff 4/33, D Blackney 1/9, C Peckett 0/19, SJ Leman 2/58, D Clay 1/24, A Joseph 0/12.

Club 277 v Inverloch Club – 1st INNINGS: D Britt 112, M Davey 23, R Lovett 80, B Osborne 8, L Earl 2, R Todd 14, S Williams 3, S Beaumont 6, M Sharp 1* Bowling: C Fisher 0/59, JB Dennerley 0/25, D Cashin 1/62, W Barker 5/50, J Williams 3/60, A Mujtaba 0/5, N Brayley 0/6.

Poowong-Loch v MDU 9/164

ABOVE: Billy Davy bowled two overs for Foster, giving others a rest as he attempted to hold the Cougars at bay.

• C Grade Division 1

Korumburra 8/142 v OMK Korumburra – 1st INNINGS: T Allen 9, N Allen 6, S Checkley 10, JZ Checkley 3, D Scott 7, J Celebrine 13, AW Balfour 60, M Patching 14*, RV Sinclair 1* Bowling: PJ Dell 2/32, H James 3/42, J

Greenwood 1/31, N Cant 1/17, O Fitzpatrick 1/6, MJ Rowe 0/11. Phillip Island 8/144 v Imperials 94 Imperials – 1st INNINGS: RA Higgins 16, B Van Rooy 3, J Piasente 1, J Nagel 1, KB Gray 50, P McCaughan 17 Bowling: TS Niven 1/13, G Odgers 4/20, M Wright 2/12, LR Dayson 1/24, A Tolley 0/16, M Parsons 1/7. Phillip Island – 1st INNINGS: C Epifano 9, KM Taylor 9, L Keating 24, TS Niven 4, M Wright 30, A Finlayson 9, G Odgers 11*, LR Dayson 8* Bowling: P McCaughan 3/22, J Piasente 0/39, C Michael 1/12, RA Higgins 1/16, M McGannon 2/32.

Nerrena 9/259 v Glen Alvie Nerrena – 1st INNINGS: A Harrison 58, S Murphy 24, B Martin 41, JL Kelly 45, B Croatto 39, J Collins 16, C Baudinette 9, RL Giliam 5*, M Croatto 2, WB Croatto 6* Bowling: P Loos 3/50, J Burke 2/16, N Arney 0/52, L McRae 1/41, D Williams 0/12, D Tiziani 1/44, C Leisk 1/32, J ONeill 0/10.

• C Grade Division 2

Club clicking against OMK Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL will be feeling A 63-run effort from Luke McGuirk led Club to a strong 9/265 total at home to confident heading into Saturday after bowling Nerrena out for 143 at home at the weekend. OMK on Saturday. Boswell was in fine form, taking 3/19 in a

The OMK attack tried desperately but they couldn’t halt an inspired order for the home team. Four players scored 40 or higher, with Sawyer (45), Roche (40), McLean (46) and McGuirk (63) doing the damage. OMK now have a big chase ahead of them on Saturday and will need a quick start. Korumburra scored 7/131 in day one of their match against Inverloch away from home on Saturday. The side was led by a 37 not out effort from Chris Mileto, who played a controlled innings, with a handy contribution from Riddell, who had 21, resulting in their 131 total. The Invy attack was also in good form though, with five of their seven bowlers taking wickets and Box taking 2/20.

MDU – 1st INNINGS: P Vine 2, C Hoober 62, S McRae 6, D Thomas 9, J Riley 21, M Hoober 13, J Phillips 13, J Bright 12, D Krake 8*, K Sinclair 3*

Bowling: S McKinnon 0/23, R Knox 3/20, SR Head 2/21, J Knox 0/17, C Knox 0/4, S Jenkins 0/36, T Sheedy 4/40. Koonwarra L/RSL 7/240 v Foster 9/69 Foster – 1st INNINGS: B Davy 7, B Busuttil 1, T Garvey 2, JG Smith 20, S Roffey 10, P Jervies 4, J Davy 2*, W Roffey 3 Bowling: JA Pickersgill 0/12, C McPhee 3/19, J Thomas 0/3, B Tomada 2/12, A Hunt 2/10, K Scrimshaw 2/1, J Leeden 0/5. Koonwarra L/RSL – 1st INNINGS: JA Pickersgill 42, C McPhee 20, B Tomada 61, N Arnup 1, J Rockall 30, J Moore 26, J Leeden 23*, J Thomas 15* Bowling: P Jervies 4/46, B Davy 0/10, W Roffey 0/19, S Roffey 1/34, B Cripps 0/60, J Davy 0/31, JG Smith 1/30.

strong 10-over spell for the Cougars as each Nerrena batsman struggled to make a meaningful total. Damian Murphy was the top run-getter for Nerrena with 31, but Koony was able to dismiss them without much hassle and set themselves up for what should be a straightforward run-chase this weekend. A 59-run innings from Clint Wilson saw Phillip Island reach a solid total of 6/196 on Saturday when they took on MDU at home. The Demon attack was dangerous early but Wilson, with the help of Insall in at number four, managed to calm the storm. MDU will now have to buckle down and produce a strong innings at the crease to overcome Island’s total.

Glen Alvie forced into second innings GLEN Alvie struggled in its matchup taking 4/24, and took Evans just before he could against Club on Saturday, already sitting make his 50. Kilcunda-Bass will be quietly confident headon 3/43 in its second innings. ing into Saturday, with some talented batsmen on They originally fell for 52 in their opening innings, with Williamson taking a brilliant 4/5 for Club. Club then made the required runs in just 12 overs with Quilty scoring 27. This forced Glen Alvie to bat again and they lost three wickets in 19 overs. Andrew Brown sits on 16 not out and his side will be hoping he can lead them to a decent total on Saturday. Mark Evans tallied 49 runs for OMK in day one of their match against Kilcunda-Bass on Saturday to lead his side to a 158 total. Lincoln Brock was in solid form for the Sharks,

their list. Korumburra was dismissed for just 84 runs in their matchup with Phillip Island, with Darcy (5/25) and John (3/36) Johnston combining for eight wickets. The two made quick work of the Burra order as the home side struggled to put together meaningful runs, falling for 84 after 41 overs. PI now sit at 0/64 with day two approaching, Excell (29) and Manning (34) both not out after producing a strong opening partnership. Poowong-Loch and Koonwarra-Leongatha RSL will play a one-dayer this week and Town has the bye.

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• A Grade Division One

Town tears Burra apart

DAY one of Leongatha Town’s matchup with Korumburra on Saturday was a demolition job, with Town pouring on 344 runs behind Sahan Perera’s 184 not out innings.

Alvie after bowling their opponents out for 190. Clint Honeysett top scored for Glen Alvie with 33 and had solid backing from Schulz (23), De Silva (30), Arachchige (29) and Luke (30 not out) as the visitors reached their 190 total. Ryan Williams bowled spectacularly for OMK, taking 6/44 in an 18-over spell. He then followed his performance with the ball with a strong bat, scoring 50 off 41 balls whilst hitting six fours and three sixes to have his side in a great position heading into day two.

The opener toyed with Korumburra’s bowlers as he hit 21 boundaries on his way to a huge total. Madusanka provided strong support with 73 runs and while Whiteside and McNeill took two wickets each for Burra, it was not enough to stop the home side recording a massive 6/344. Club’s order combined nicely to make a total of 248 in their innings against Phillip Island at home. Brann (51), Huitema (45) and Thomas (43) were the main run-getters, and they had strong support from the rest of the order, making it difficult for PI to halt momentum. Charith Keerthisinghe took 4/72 in a strong 27 Madura Perera bowled persistently for Burra against Leongatha, but could not take any over spell for Island to prevent Club from piling wickets as his team gave up a big total. on even more runs as they set themselves up for an interesting day two this Saturday. Nerrena produced a strong performance in the attack away from home to hold Inverloch to 136 runs. Newman was Invy’s highest scorer with 50 runs, but with Wightman (3/28), Trease (2/25) and Symmons (2/17) each taking multiple wickets, the away side managed to quell any momentum the home order had and have them all out for 136 heading into Saturday. Andrew Lloyd scored 24 and was handy with OMK sits at 0/86 in their matchup with Glen the bat for Town.

• A Grade Division Two

Josh sets the tone for Tigers JOSH Toner sits on 56 not out as his order. The Magpies started their chase positively Foster side chase Koonwarra-Leongatha despite two wickets falling, with Jacob Bardwell RSL’s 146 total. currently sitting on a strong 42 not out.

Foster 3/76 v Koonwarra L/RSL 146 Koonwarra L/RSL – 1st INNINGS B Perry c T Crawford b R Johnston ..... 7 l Smith c T Crawford b K Davy ......... 18 I Darshana c & b R Johnston ............. 28 B Manicaro c & b H Griggs ................. 6 J Hughes b J Toner ............................. 14 J Kennedy c M Allott b M Jones........ 37 J Stockdale b H Griggs ........................ 9 TP Elliott c J Chaseling b H Griggs ..... 0 C Buckland not out ............................ 10 C Riseley c T Crawford b J Bright ....... 1 Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 13, lb 3).............. 16 Total 146 (47.6 overs) Bowling: J Bright 6.6-0-1-25, R Johnston 9-2-2-20, M Jones 4-1-1-20, K Davy 3-0-1-8, H Griggs 15-5-3-23, J Toner 7-2-1-19, T Crawford 3-1-0-15. Foster – 1st INNINGS M Allott c J Kennedy b TP Elliott........ 2 T Crawford c J Hughes b J Kennedy ... 2 J Toner not out.................................... 56 R Johnston c J Stockdale b J Kennedy............ 5

J Bright not out..................................... 7 Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 4, lb 0).................. 4 Total 3/76 (27 overs) Bowling: J Kennedy 14-3-2-41, TP El-

liott 3-2-1-12, I Darshana 7-1-0-11, C Buckland 2-0-0-7, B Perry 1-0-0-1.

No bowling results supplied.

DU 146 v Poowong-Loch 2/74

Imperials 0/22 v Kilcunda-Bass 142

MDU – 1st INNINGS MJ Olden c L Manders b D Brain ........ 8 T Sinclair not out.................................. 6 N Eddy c B Monson b M Loader ....... 33 J Sinclair lbw b N Findlay ................. 21 G Sameera c L Manders b AC Jenkins39 S Arnup lbw b M Loader ..................... 2 DA Mathews lbw b M Loader ............. 0 HB Waduge c D Brain b JM Bardwell . 5 C Cary not out ...................................... 3 M Martin b AC Jenkins ........................ 2 B Cantwell c AC Jenkins b M Loader . 3 Extras (nb 9, w 0, b 14, lb 1).............. 24 Total 146 (46.3 overs) Bowling: AC Jenkins 11-0-2-45 (1nb), D Brain 5-1-1-18, JM Bardwell 13-3-1-20 (1nb), M Loader 9.3-2-4-11, N Findlay 5-0-1-24, B Monson 3-0-0-17 (4nb). Poowong-Loch - 1st INNINGS S Magnusson c M Martin b HB Waduge 10 M Adderley c MJ Olden b C Cary ....... 9 JM Bardwell not out........................... 42 A Miller not out.................................. 11 Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 1, lb 1).................. 2 Total 2/74 (28 overs)

Kilcunda-Bass – 1st INNINGS C Davidson b D Ginnane ................... 17 D McMahon c D Perera b J Ginnane ... 6 P Palmer c T Sauvarin b D Ginnane .. 25 J Adamson lbw b D Ginnane ............... 8 AJ Thomas lbw b D Ginnane ............... 1 B Joseph c J Ginnane b S Sameera .... 19 J Tregear c T Sauvarin b S Sameera .... 0 S Williams run out ............................. 20 J Mahood c J Ginnane b D Ginnane .. 27 H Berry b D Ginnane ........................... 2 DB Bettles not out................................ 7 Extras (nb 1, w 2, b 5, lb 2)................ 10 Total 142 (68.1 overs) Bowling: J Ginnane 16-8-1-28 (1w), L Wright 12-3-0-29 (1nb, 1w), T Sauvarin 2-0-0-12, D Ginnane 18.1-6-6-28, S Sameera 12-8-2-21, L Rogers 4-1-0-5, MJ McGrath 4-0-0-12. Imperials – 1st INNINGS T Sauvarin not out .............................. 16 J Ginnane not out ................................. 4 Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 2, lb 0).................. 2 Total 0/22 (6 overs) Bowling: C Davidson 3-0-0-12, DB Bettles 3-1-0-8.

Total 248 (72 overs) Bowling: HM Shawcross 4-1-0-18, D Womersley 9.1-2-2-28, M Royal 18-51-58 (1nb), M Dennerly 1.5-0-0-5, C Keerthisinghe 27-3-4-72, ZR Brown 8-1-2-39, SL Rathnayake 4-0-0-23.

Inverloch 136 v Nerrena Inverloch – 1st INNINGS D Newman c J Trease b J Hoy ........... 50 L Rankin c C Salmon b J Hoy............ 14 A Donohue lbw .................................. 10 K Rotthier c Z Trease b D Symmons . 13 J Strickland b D Symmons................... 0 W Taberner c Z Trease b T Wightman .......... 13

J Schulz c E Lamers b RL Williams... 23 S De Silva c E Lamers b T Keily ....... 30 DI M Arachchige c E Lamers b RL Williams. 29

C Honeysett lbw b RL Williams ........ 33 W Luke not out .................................. 30 B Thomas c E Lamers b RL Williams . 2 J Thomas c J Lamers b T Muzarabani . 1 S Watson lbw b RL Williams ............... 0 Extras (nb 4, w 0, b 0, lb 4).................. 8 Total 190 (60.1 overs) Bowling: T Muzarabani 15-5-3-38, T Keily 10-1-1-50, J Cochrane 3-0-0-9 (1nb), N Auddino 10-3-0-29 (1nb), RL Williams 18.1-8-6-44 (1nb), J Lamers

A Ratnaike c D Lloyd b H McNeill ... 22 M Madusanka b J Whiteside .............. 73 J Lloyd run out (D Lloyd) .................... 1 D Hume c D Lloyd b H McNeill ....... 15 M Davies not out.................................. 6 Extras (nb 3, w 5, b 0, lb 4)................ 12 Total 6/344 (75 overs) Bowling: M Perera 11-0-0-61, J Whiteside 12-3-2-20 (4w), H Fernando 15-1-171, H McNeill 17-2-2-64 (1nb), D Lloyd 11-0-0-62, JJ Meade 6-0-0-39, T Crocker 3-0-0-24 (1nb).

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A GRADE DIVISION 2

A sensational 6/28 from Damon Ginnane has TERRIFIC CENTURY: Sahan Perera was fantastic for Town on the weekend, scoring a set Imps up nicely for day two of their match brilliant 184 not out as his side tallied a huge 344 total against Korumburra. against Kilcunda-Bass. The away side started with the bat but could J McKay lbw b J Trease ....................... 4 4-1-0-16 (1nb). only watch on as Ginnane created havoc with the A GRADE DIVISION 1 J Donohue c C Salmon b T Wightman . 5 OMK – 1st INNINGS Y Jan c J Cann b T Wightman .............. 3 RL Williams not out ........................... 50 ball. Club 248 v Phillip Island E Cousins not out ............................... 10 Mahood was the Sharks’ top scorer with 27 Club – 1st INNINGS T Wyatt not out................................... 33 S Hayes b J Trease ............................. 11 but he and the rest of the order could not produce K Brann lbw b ZR Brown .................. 51 Extras (nb 0, w 2, b 0, lb 1).................. 3 Extras (nb 0, w 0, b 0, lb 3).................. 3 Total 0/86 (14 overs) enough to score a strong total against the Imps at- S Huitema c EM Richards b ZR Brown........ 45 Total 136 (74.1 overs) RG Thomas b C Keerthisinghe .......... 43 Bowling: J Trease 21.1-9-2-25, JD Col- Bowling: S De Silva 7-2-0-28, J Hull tack, falling all out for 142. M Thomas c M Royal b C Keerthisinghe ..... 22 Tim Sauvarin and Jack Ginnane opened for J Sheerin lbw b C Keerthisinghe........ 18 lins 9-2-1-26 (1w), J Hoy 16-5-2-30, M 3-1-0-22, B Thomas 3-0-0-30, W Luke 1-0-0-9, T Wightman 16-8-3-28 1-0-0-3. Imps in their innings, producing some composed A Geyer c S McIntyre b D Womersley ......... 22 Clark (1w), D Symmons 11-6-2-17. D Turton b M Royal ............................. 0 Town 6/344 v Korumburra batting to end the day. L McLean c & b C Keerthisinghe ...... 27 OMK 0/86 v Glen Alvie 190 Sauvarin made 16 while Ginnane made 4, as R Birkett c SL Rathnayake b D Womersley.. 10 Glen Alvie – 1st INNINGS Town – 1st INNINGS Imps now sit on 0/22 heading into day two on J Brann b D Womersley ....................... 3 RJ Slade c DP Mock b T Muzarabani 18 SU Perera not out ............................. 184 Saturday, a good position to be in with many top Z Macdermid not out ........................... 1 B McRae lbw b RL Williams ............. 16 SV Naotunnage c KW Anderson b J Whiteside ..7 Extras (nb 1, w 0, b 2, lb 3).................. 6 J Hull b T Muzarabani ......................... 0 AD Lloyd c D Lloyd b H Fernando ... 24 batsmen still to step to the crease.

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Toner performed well during the Cougars’ innings as well, taking 1/19 with the ball, but it was teammates Richard Johnston (2/20) and Harvey Griggs (3/23) who did the most damage. This helped to shut down Jason Kennedy (37) and the rest of the order, as the Cougars were dismissed for 146. Foster lost early wickets to start their innings, but with Toner coming in and hitting nine fours on his way to 56 not out, they now sit at 3/76 heading into Saturday. A solid 4/11 spell from Matt Loader saw Poowong-Loch bowl MDU out for 146, with the visitors now holding a score of 2/74. Sameera was the standout for the Demons with the bat, scoring 39 runs, but only two others in the order hit double figures as Loader tore into the

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Best continues to boost Bombers in NT challenge MOST footy players relax and prepare he plays. He’s under the right mentors too, with fourfor the upcoming season around this time Hawthorn premiership player Cyril Rioli the time of year, but Jake Best isn’t like most forward coach at the club. players. “The way they play, they’re so fast and so skilJake, who grew up in Foster, played for the Tigers and a season in Leongatha, and then moved to Melbourne, joining the Vermont Football Club, spends his ‘offseason’ playing for the Tiwi Bombers in NT. The team, which was started and is run by the Essendon Football Club, recruited Jake around three years ago, and fly him over each weekend he can to lead their forward ranks. “It’s a different experience, there’s 3,000 on the Tiwi Islands and the team is basically to give these guys an opportunity, their own team and also to support them off field,” Jake said. “It’s been amazing. Culturally it’s interesting, all the boys speak Tiwi and they’ve been great to me; I’ve been able to spend time with them and embrace their culture and community.” The 30-year-old has led from the front well for the Bombers, and after playing enough games this season, will qualify for finals footy. Success in finals for the Tiwi Bombers is something Jake is driven to accomplish, especially as time is of the essence. “I won’t be able to do it for too much longer so I’m just trying to play as much as I can and hopefully win something soon,” he said. “Hopefully we can go deep in finals and I can play an important role.” While adjustment to a faster and highly skilful league took a little time for Jake, he is now settling in well and has big impact on each game

ful. The things they do are crazy too, how they take the game on and kick goals from everywhere,” Jake said. “Cyril being our forward coach has been great. I’ve learned a lot from him, including structural things and I also got to play alongside him in his one game he played for us, so that was a highlight for sure.” With great teammates, a world-class forwards coach and a keen goal-sense, Jake will be a key part of the Tiwi Bombers’ makeup for a few more years yet.

LEARN FROM THE BEST: Jake Best (right) has been coached by Cyril Rioli (left), Jake has thoroughly enjoyed his time at the Tiwi Bombers in NT. Being surrounded by the forward coach at the Tiwi Bombers, different teammates, a different culture and a different game style have been the standout learning more about the craft of a forward. aspects for him.

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